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The M Supergiant High-mass X-Ray Binary 4U 1954+31
Authors: Hinkle Kenneth H. , Lebzelter Thomas , Fekel Francis C. , Straniero Oscar , Joyce Richard R. , Prato Lisa , Karnath Nicole , Habel Nolan
Published: November 2020

The X-ray binary 4U 1954+31 has been classified as a low-mass X-ray binary containing an M giant and a neutron star (NS). It has also been included in the rare class of X-ray symbiotic binaries. The Gaia parallax, infrared colors, spectral type, abundances, and orbital properties of the M star demonstrate that the cool star in this system is not a low-mass giant but a high-mass M supergiant. Thus, 4U 1954+31 is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) containing a late-type supergiant. It is the only known binary system of this type. The mass of the M I is

M
⊙ giving an age of this system in the range 12–50 Myr with the NS no more than 43 Myr old. The spin period of the NS is one of the longest known, 5 hr. The existence of M I plus NS binary systems is in accord with stellar evolution theory, with this system a more evolved member of the HMXB population.
Scaling Laws for Dynamic Solar Loops
Authors: Bradshaw Stephen J. , Emslie A. Gordon
Published: November 2020

The scaling laws that relate the peak temperature T

M
and volumetric heating rate E

H
to the pressure P and length L for static coronal loops were established over 40 yr ago; they have proved to be of immense value in a wide range of studies. Here we extend these scaling laws to dynamic loops, where enthalpy flux becomes important to the energy balance, and study impulsive heating/filling characterized by upward enthalpy flows. We show that for collision-dominated thermal conduction, the functional dependencies of the scaling laws are the same as for the static case, when the radiative losses scale as T
−1/2, but with a different constant of proportionality that depends on the Mach number M of the flow. The dependence on the Mach number is such that the scaling laws for low to moderate Mach number flows are almost indistinguishable from the static case. When thermal conduction is limited by turbulent processes, however, the much weaker dependence of the scattering mean free path (and hence thermal conduction coefficient) on temperature leads to a limiting Mach number for return enthalpy fluxes driven by thermal conduction between the corona and chromosphere.
Unveiling the Intrinsic Alignment of Galaxies with Self-calibration and DECaLS DR3 Data
Authors: Yao Ji , Shan Huanyuan , Zhang Pengjie , Kneib Jean-Paul , Jullo Eric
Published: November 2020

Galaxy intrinsic alignment (IA) is a source of both systematic contamination of cosmic shear measurement and its cosmological applications and valuable information on the large-scale structure of the universe and galaxy formation. The self-calibration (SC) method was designed to separate IA from cosmic shear, free of IA modeling. It was first successfully applied to the KiDS450 and KV450 data. We improve the SC method in several aspects and apply it to the DECaLS DR3 shear + photo-z catalog and significantly improve the IA detection to ∼14σ. We find a strong dependence of IA on galaxy color, with strong IA signal (∼17.6σ) for red galaxies, while the IA signal for blue galaxies is consistent with zero. The detected IAs for red galaxies are in reasonable agreement with the nonlinear tidal alignment model, and the inferred IA amplitude increases with redshift. Our measurements rule out the constant IA amplitude assumption at ∼3.9σ for the red sample. We address the systematics in the SC method carefully and perform several sanity checks. We discuss various caveats, such as redshift/shear calibrations and possible improvements in the measurement, theory, and parameter fitting that will be addressed in future works.
Can Large-scale Migration Explain the Giant Planet Occurrence Rate?
Authors: Hallatt Tim , Lee Eve J.
Published: November 2020

The giant planet occurrence rate rises with orbital period out to at least ∼300 days. Large-scale planetary migration through the disk has long been suspected to be the origin of this feature, as the timescale of standard Type I migration in a standard solar nebula is longer farther from the star. These calculations also find that typical Jupiter-bearing cores shuttle toward the disk inner edge on timescales orders of magnitude shorter than the gas disk lifetime. The presence of gas giants at myriad distances requires mechanisms to slow large-scale migration. We revisit the migration paradigm by building model occurrence rates to compare to the observations, computing simultaneously the migration of cores, their mass growth by gas accretion, and their gap opening. We show explicitly that the former two processes occur in tandem. Radial transport of planets can slow down significantly once deep gaps are carved out by their interaction with disk gas. Disks are more easily perturbed closer to the star, so accounting for gap opening flattens the final orbital period distribution. To recover the observed rise in occurrence rate, gas giants need to be more massive farther out, which is naturally achieved if their envelopes are dust-free. We find that only a narrow region of parameter space can recover the observed giant planet occurrence rate in orbital period, but not simultaneously the mass distribution of low-eccentricity giant planets. This challenges disk migration as the dominant origin channel of hot and warm Jupiters. Future efforts in characterizing the unbiased mass distribution will place stronger constraints on predictions from migration theory.
Invasive plants in the Brazilian Caatinga: a scientometric analysis with prospects for conservation
Authors: Pinto Anderson Silva , Monteiro Fernanda Kalina da Silva , Ramos Maiara Bezerra , Araújo Rubenice da Costa Correia , Lopes Sérgio de Faria
Published: November 2020

Understanding the impacts caused by invasive plant species, especially in regions where studies are scarce, is of great importance to the development of management and conservation strategies. Amongst the biomes present in Brazil, the Caatinga (Dry Tropical Forest) stands out for having had few studies dealing with biological invasions by plants and animals. An evaluation of scientific production can provide a means by which the progress of invasion-related studies can be assessed, as well as identify research gaps and provide a broad overview of the importance of invasions in this biome. Thus, the objective of this study was to perform a scientometric analysis to evaluate the development of scientific research over the years on exotic and invasive plant species in the Caatinga. We found 46 papers dealing with invasive plants in the Caatinga published over a 14-year period. The main objectives of most of the papers focused on identifying the main strategies used by plants in the process of invasion and characterising the invaded environment. A total of 28 species were cited as invasive for the Caatinga, with Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC., Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer, Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton and Parkinsonia aculeata L. being the most cited species. Although studies on the subject are incipient, there is already important information about the dynamics of the invasiveness of plant species in the Caatinga, which can serve as a basis for new studies, as well as for the development of management policies, based on consistent information.

Biological invasion, dry forest, exotic species, northeast Brazil, scientometry, semi-arid
Correction of disordered oral immunity in children affected by dental caries with herbal immune modulator “Esberitox”
Authors: Cherepyuk Olena , Oktysyuk Yuriy , Bazalytska Alexandra , Rozhko Mykola
Published: November 2020

Dental caries is the most prevalent pathological condition in the child population of Ukraine. Despite the achievements of medical science, dental caries in children remains one of the most actual problems nowadays. Epidemiological investigations conducted in different regions of Ukraine demonstrate that 62% of children have decay and in many parts of the country the statistic is even higher up to 96.5% when the intensity of carious damage fluctuates between 3.2 to 7.2 teeth. This article reflects the results of the study regarding correction of disordered oral immunity indexes by immune modulator “Esberitox” in children affected by different caries activity. We have confirmed the high efficiency of the recommended scheme of caries prophylaxis that is proved by positive dynamic of oral immunological indexes observed 24 month after the beginning of the research. There was a certain rise of lysozyme by about 21.1% and s-IgA has increased by 28% in children from prophylactic groups in comparison with control groups.
The invasive alien species Amorpha fruticosa in Bulgaria and its potential as economically prospective source of valuable essential oil
Authors: Kozuharova Ekaterina , Benbassat Niko , Ionkova Iliana
Published: November 2020

The high tolerance of various habitat conditions and potent propagation ability ofAmorpha fruticosaL. (Fabaceae) promote its aggressive invasive behaviour. The aim of this study is to evaluate 1) several populations of this plant by the potential yield of the fruit, 2) the approximate yield of the essential oils, and 3) composition of the essential oil.

The potential yield of fruit is evaluated based on extrapolations of weight and number of fruits per infrutescence, number of infrutescences per plant and number of individuals per population. Steam extraction of the essential oil was performed and GS/MS analysis of the composition of the essential oil.

The populations on our key plots are big enough for harvesting with fruit/infrutescence 152 ±15 (n = 20) and infrutescences/shrub 436 ±157 (n = 20). The yield is 0.83 ml/100g. We identified 22 components with major constituents caryophyllene (17.64%) α-guaiene (14.70%), naphthalene (6.75%), γ-muurolene + (5.98%).
Determination of Candida albicans proteins concentration by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method at subcutaneous introduction in candidiasis therapy
Authors: Rybalkin Mykola V. , Khokhlenkova Natalya V. , Azarenko Julia M. , Diadiun Tatiana V. , Kovalenko Svitlana M.
Published: November 2020

Therapeutic effect of C. albicans proteins in concentrations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mg/ml has been examined in white mice. Animals were infected i.p. with suspension of C. albicans strain CCM 335–867 in the amount of 20 million cells per 1 ml volume. After 5 days and repeatedly after 14 days mice were injected s.c. in the upper part of right hind paw with proteins of Candida cells of volume 0.2 ml. 14 days after each injection, the determination of the animal body protective functions has been carried out by the titer of specific antibodies during immunoassay.

According to the data obtained, it has been found that in the s.c. administration, after the first and second injection with C. albicans protein of concentration 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mg/ml antibody titers increased 2 times, indicating that there is no stimulation of immune protection.
Application of membrane filters in determination of the adsorption of tetracycline hydrochloride on graphene oxide
Authors: Dedic Mirza , Gutic Sanjin , Gicevic Armina , Becic Ervina , Imamovic Belma , Markovic Damir , Ziga-Smajic Nermina
Published: November 2020

This paper shows the use of membrane filters in adsorption of solution of tetracycline hydrochloride on graphene materials. The adsorption process was monitored at different wavelengths, different pH values ​​at certain time intervals.

The absorbances of the solutions were measured by UV-Vis spectrophotometry at two wavelengths (275 nm and 356 nm), and three pH values (pH 4, pH 7 and pH 10) every 90 minutes for 6 hours of monitoring, with constant stirring in an ultrasonic bath.

The results showed decrease in absorbance at both wavelength and in all three pH values which proved the adsorption of tetracycline hydrochloride on GO and rGO. The largest decrease in absorbance was 98.1%. The most suitable pH value for adsorption was pH 4.

This paper used a unique approach to filtration through membrane filters, which in the future could lead to the development of membrane filters based on graphene materials.
Effect of isometric handgrip exercise on intraocular pressure among healthy adult males
Authors: Ezhilnila S. , Brinda S. , Meena A. , Samuel P.J.
Published: November 2020

Glaucoma is the main cause for irreversible blindness in India. The main determinant of glaucoma is raised intraocular pressure (IOP) which is influenced by many factors. One of the main factors is physical exercise. Objective of this study is to exhibit the effect of isometric handgrip exercise using Smedley’s handgrip dynamometer on IOP among young adult males in the south Indian population. In this quasi experimental study, 150 young healthy adult male subjects with ages between 15 to 40 years were selected on the basis of fulfilling our inclusion and exclusion criteria with the help of a questionnaire. Baseline IOP and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of the subjects were measured using non-contact tonometer and Smedley’s Handgrip Dynamometer, respectively. The subjects were instructed to hold the handgrip dynamometer with 20% of MVC in sustained manner for minimum 2 min or until fatigue sets in. IOP were measured on both eyes immediately and 15 min following exercise and IOP variation was analysed using paired t-test. A small but significant decrease in IOP was noted immediately as well as 15 min following exercise. Average fall in right eye was 1.75 mm Hg immediately and 2.14 mm Hg 15 min following exercise (P<0.01). The average fall in the left eye was 1.62 mm Hg immediately and 1.91 mm Hg after 15 min (P<0.01). Isometric handgrip exercise of the single upper limb showed significant reduction of IOP on both eyes following exercise and the decrease was much higher 15 min after exercise. This result can be extrapolated and clinically applied for glaucoma prevention and supplemented as lifestyle modification during glaucoma treatment.
Effect of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) meals in the diet on the growth performance and carcass composition in broilers
Authors: Popova T. , Petkov E. , Ignatova M.
Published: November 2020

The aim of the work was to assess the effect of dietary inclusion of meals derived from black soldier fly (BSF) larvae on the performance and carcass composition in broilers. The trial was carried out with Ross 308 broilers divided in three groups according to the formulated diets: control, receiving standard diet, DFBSFM (receiving 5% partially defatted BSF meal), and FFBSFM (receiving 5% full fat BSF meal during the growing-finishing period, 14 to 35 days of age). The performance parameters controlled included body weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, as well as the growth rate for each week of the trial. At 35 days of age, 10 broilers from each group were slaughtered and subjected to carcass analysis. The inclusion of 5% DFBSFM and FFBSFM in the diet improved performance of the broilers at the age of 21 and 35 days. The carcass weight and dressing percentage were higher in the groups receiving the insect meals. The results indicate potential of the DFBSFM and FFBSFM to alter the carcass composition of the broilers. Their inclusion in the diet of the birds tended to increase the percentage of the breast cuts, whereas the thigh muscles significantly decreased. The results of the study suggest good prospective for further research with the examined BSF meals, for their application as feed components in broiler nutrition that will not have adverse effect on the carcass composition and quality.
Stability analysis of a general HIV dynamics model with multi-stages of infected cells and two routes of infection
Authors: Elaiw A. M. , AlShamrani N. H. , Abdel-Aty A. , Dutta H.
Published: November 2020

This paper studies an \begin{document}$ (n+2) $\end{document}-dimensional nonlinear HIV dynamics model that characterizes the interactions of HIV particles, susceptible CD4\begin{document}$ ^{+} $\end{document} T cells and \begin{document}$ n $\end{document}-stages of infected CD4\begin{document}$ ^{+} $\end{document} T cells. Both virus-to-cell and cell-to-cell infection modes have been incorporated into the model. The incidence rates of viral and cellular infection as well as the production and death rates of all compartments are modeled by general nonlinear functions. We have revealed that the solutions of the system are nonnegative and bounded, which ensures the well-posedness of the proposed model. The basic reproduction number \begin{document}$ \Re_{0} $\end{document} is determined which insures the existence of the two equilibria of the model under consideration. A set of conditions on the general functions has been established which is sufficient to investigate the global stability of the model's equilibria. The global asymptotic stability of the two equilibria is proven by utilizing Lyapunov function and LaSalle's invariance principle. We have proven that if \begin{document}$ \Re_{0}\leq1 $\end{document}, then the infection-free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable, and if \begin{document}$ \Re _{0}>1 $\end{document}, then the chronic-infection equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable. The theoretical results are illustrated by numerical simulations of the model with specific forms of the general functions.
Molecular phylogeny and divergence time estimates in pennatulaceans (Cnidaria: Octocorallia: Pennatulacea)
Authors: García-Cárdenas Francisco J. , Núñez-Flores Mónica , López-González Pablo J.
Published: November 2020

Pennatulaceans are an important component of benthic marine communities usually related to soft bottoms. Despite their important ecological role, as yet little is known about their origin and divergence time. The first attempts to establish phylogenetic relationships among genera date from the early 20th century, when only morphological characters were available. In the last decade, phylogenetic analyses based on mitochondrial DNA sequences from a selected number of species have proposed a different hypothetical ancestor for this group, but their intergeneric relationships remain obscure. The present study is based on a combination of mitochondrial and nuclear markers (mtMutS, Cox1 and 28S rDNA), adding new molecular information about the phylogenetic relationships among the pennatulacean genera, including 38 new sequences belonging to 13 different species. Some of the phylogenetic relationships inferred in the present study question the current classification of sea pens based on morphology (at different taxonomic levels), clearly indicating that the two main groups Sessiliflorae and Subselliflorae, some of their main families (e.g. Pennatulidae, Umbellulidae, Virgulariidae) and some genera (e.g. Umbellula, Veretillum) are non-monophyletic. In addition, the veretillids, traditionally considered the most primitive pennatulaceans, are not shown as the earliest-diverging taxon. Moreover, an analysis of divergence time performed here suggested that the origin of the pennatulaceans dates from the Lower Cretaceous (Berriasian, ~144 Ma), in agreement with their sparsely known fossil record, while the initial divergence of most extant genera occurred in the Oligocene and Miocene times.
(Trans)Formative Trajectories of Decisions: An Analysis from The Translation Perspective
Authors: Villar Eduardo Guedes , Róglio Karina De Deá , Rese Natália
Published: November 2020

Motivated by an agenda for empirical research on decisions, we seek to understand how an issue or idea is labelled as a "decision". Based on the relational ontology, we used the Actor-Network Theory as a theoretical frame, and particularly the translation perspective. In order to understand the "process of formation and stabilization of decisions" focused on what makes actors act, we conducted an ethnographic study in a social enterprise for 30 months. Through narrative analysis, we propose the (trans)formative trajectories of decisions in which we describe the trajectory of these hybrid entities achieving the status of relative fixity labelled as "the decision". We understand the trajectory as an ongoing translation journey; thus, we tracked decisions in their trajectories of translation, packaging and legitimation. The elements of the organizational decision-making are re-signified as performative texts, which enter the network of relations. Therefore, decisions are (trans)formed on a journey of mediation among multiple actants. When objectified as crystallized texts, the decisions become performative, because they start to organize and participate in the constitution of the ongoing reality. This theoretical framework allowed us to extend the processual understanding of decision-making aligned with the relational ontology and the time-process perspective.
Os subprocessos do processo de escrita: programa de intervenção para aprendizagem do texto expositivo
Authors: Rodrigues Marta , Gonçalves Carolina , Silva Encarnação
Published: November 2020

Neste texto, apresenta-se um estudo sobre o impacto que o ensino explícito e sistemático do processo de escrita e dos seus subprocessos: a planificação, a textualização, a revisão e a edição tem na qualidade de textos expositivos produzidos por alunos de 4.º ano de escolaridade, em Portugal. Foi desenvolvida uma intervenção no sentido de ensinar explicitamente estes subprocessos, aplicados aos textos expositivos. O desenho investigativo contemplou um diagnóstico da situação através da realização de um pré-teste; uma intervenção didática, visando implementar um conjunto de sequências didáticas em que a dimensão processual da escrita era objeto de ensino explícito; e, por último, a realização de um pós-teste para avaliar o impacto da intervenção na qualidade dos textos. Constata-se que, a partir de uma análise mista dos pré e pós-testes, houve uma progressão do grupo experimental, no que se refere à interiorização da dimensão processual da escrita e à qualidade dos textos.Palavras-chave: escrita; dimensão processual da escrita; texto expositivo.
A engenharia didática e o ensino do gênero debate eleitoral nos anos finais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Jacob Ana Elisa , Bueno Luzia
Published: November 2020

Objetivamos apresentar algumas considerações sobre um caso específico de ensino do gênero debate eleitoral a alunos dos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental, expondo os procedimentos, as atividades, as ações docentes, as potencialidades e fragilidades das implementações e inovações, colaborando, assim, com as discussões sobre a Engenharia Didática, bem como com aquelas concernentes ao ensino de gêneros orais. Para isso, recorremos, teórico-metodologicamente, aos estudos do Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo, da Didática das Línguas Genebrina e dos Letramentos Sociais. As análises nos revelam que a Engenharia Didática mostrou-se eficaz quanto à elaboração de dispositivos didáticos para o desenvolvimento do aluno e do professor.Palavras-Chave: Engenharia Didática; debate eleitoral; gêneros orais.
A “maturidade” para aprender a ler: contributos para uma reflexão
Authors: Ferraz Inês Patrícia Rodrigues , Viana Fernanda Leopoldina Parente , Pocinho Margarida Maria Ferreira Diogo Dias
Published: November 2020

Neste estudo procura-se identificar o contributo das operações lógicas piagetianas (seriação, classificação e inclusão de classes), da consciência fonológica e do conhecimento das letras para a aprendizagem da leitura. Foi efetuado um estudo longitudinal, do final ano Pré-Escolar ao 2º ano de escolaridade, junto de uma amostra de 116 crianças, distribuídas por dois grupos: as que completavam 6 anos até o dia 15 de setembro do ano de matrícula e as que os completavam após esta data. No que diz respeito ao reconhecimento de palavras, no 1º ano a seriação surge como o melhor preditor, mas, no 2º ano, os melhores preditores foram a consciência fonológica e o conhecimento das letras. No que concerne à compreensão da leitura, a seriação e classificação foram os melhores preditores. Não se registraram diferenças de desempenho em leitura em função da idade, o que não confirma a hipótese de imaturidade avançada por muito professores.Palavras-chave: preditores de leitura; maturidade para aprender a ler; consciência fonológica.
Changes in geographic clustering of post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic growth seven years after an earthquake in Cauquenes, Chile
Authors: Leiva-Bianchi Marcelo , Mena Carlos , Ormazábal Yony , Serrano Carlos , Rojas Pedro
Published: November 2020

Recent findings indicate that both disruptive Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and healthy Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) responses have some spatial distribution depending on where they are measured and the different degrees of exposure that people may have to a critical event (e.g., earthquake). Less is known about how these responses change as a function of space and time after these events. The objective of this study was to enter deeper into this relationship analysing how PTSD and PTG responses vary in their spatial distribution 6 and 7 years after an earthquake (such as the one that occurred on 27 February, 2010 in Cauquenes City, Chile). Spatial analyses based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were performed to detect global and local geographic clustering. Investigating 171 (2016) and 106 (2017) randomly selected adults from Cauquenes, we demonstrated that 7 years after the event only 4 variables were spatially clustered, i.e. personal mental strength, interpersonal relations, new possibilities and appreciation of life), all of them PTG dimensions; This result contrasted with the situation the previous year (2016), when 7 variables were clustered (total PTG, spiritual change, new possibilities, appreciation of life, PTSD symptoms, PTSD reactions and PTSD in total). The spatial identifications found could facilitate the comparison of mental health conditions in populations and the impact of recovery programmes in communities exposed to disasters.
First year with COVID-19: Assessment and prospects
Authors: Bergquist Robert , Kiani Behzad , Manda Samuel
Published: November 2020

The vision of health for all by Dr. Halfdan Mahler, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) 1973 to 1988, guided public health approaches towards improving life for all those mired in poverty and disease. Research on the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) of the world’s poor was advancing strongly when the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) struck. Although work on the NTDs did not grind to a halt, the situation is reminiscent of the author Stefan Zweig’s passionate account of culture destruction in his book The World of Yesterday from 1941, which gives an insight as to how the war ended traditional life. His thoughts parallel the present situation; however, this time societies are not torn apart by war but instead isolated by a pandemic. It comes upon today’s scientists to move fast to make COVID-19 less devastating than the Spanish flu of 1918-1920 that killed more than 3% of the world population...
Ernest Hemingway in Slovenia since 1990: Scandal, the Soča and Six-Toed Cats
Authors: Zupan Simon
Published: November 2020

The position of Ernest Hemingway in Slovenian culture in the pre-1990 period was systematically examined by Maver (1990). Developments since then, however, have not yet been researched in a synthetic manner. The article analyzes three aspects of Hemingway’s presence in Slovenia: literary-critical reception of his works in Slovenia after 1990; his position in Slovenian popular culture; and the statistical data about the number of book loans for his books in Slovenian libraries. The analyses confirm that Hemingway’s position in Slovenia has not changed dramatically and that he remains recognized as one of the foremost 20thcentury American writers.
Les Plaisirs et les Jours et Le Mystérieux Correspondant
Authors: Marinčič Katarina
Published: November 2020

Partant d’une comparaison entre le recueil Les Plaisirs et les Jours (1896) et les textes retrouvés par Bernard de Fallois, publiés en 2019 sous le titre Le Mystérieux Correspondant et autres nouvelles inédites, l’article aborde quelques aspects de l’œuvre de jeunesse de Marcel Proust. Les nouvelles, les réflexions et les poèmes que le jeune Proust inclut dans son premier livre témoignent de l’influence esthétique de Robert de Montesquiou, ainsi que d’une morale catholique conventionnelle. Par contre, les écrits divers rassemblés par Bernard de Fallois ne sont pas seulement « plus parlants », plus osés du point de vue moral (cf. Proust 2019, 5) ; ils sont déjà marqués par l’esprit d’analyse typique de l’auteur de La Recherche, imprégnés de l’ironie proustienne qui transformera Montesquiou le « Professeur de Beauté » en Charlus.
Unsettling the Binarisms of Dominant Discourse in Hanay Geiogamah’s Plays Body Indian and Foghorn
Authors: Čerče Danica
Published: November 2020

This essay deals with two plays by the contemporary Native American author Hanay Geiogamah, Body Indian and Foghorn. Based on the premise that literature plays an important role in disrupting the exercise of power and written against the backdrop of critical whiteness studies, it investigates how the playwright intervenes in the assumptions about whiteness as a static privilege-granting category and system of dominance.
“We princes are set on stages”: Performing Power in Elizabethan England
Authors: Mettinger Elke
Published: November 2020

The aim of this article is to explore Elizabeth’s performative power as manifesting itself on the scaffold and on the stage, in royal portraits and processions. Drawing on Foucault and new historicism, it will discuss the Queen’s reliance on spectacle and ambiguity to enhance her authority and reach the population at large.
Wpływ kapitału społecznego mieszkańców na kształtowanie przestrzeni wspólnych w środowisku mieszkaniowym
Authors: Cudny Anna
Published: November 2020

Influence of social capital of inhabitants on shaping common spaces in a housing environment The last two decades of the century have brought unusually many changes in the built environment. These include not only changes directly related to the emergence of a new urban fabric, but also changes in social attitudes towards common spaces located in residential areas. The built environment has never been evaluated so strongly. This assessment translates not only into the everyday outdoor activities of residents (necessary, optional and social activities), but also to economic projects (purchase, sale and rental of real estate). At the same time, the city ceases to be, as it has been so far, mainly subjected to criticism, and the residents are gradually changing their demanding attitude concerning the development of space to participate in the process of its creation. Society wants to have a real impact on urban space, especially on the space closest to them. Thus, the right to the city is no longer a privilege or a duty, but it becomes a need. Trying to meet this need results in a phenomenon which we can increasingly observe in Poland, and which we have been witnessing abroad for many years: activities in public space are changing into activities for public space. They include the transformation of common spaces related to the place of residence—improving their aesthetic quality, functional changes, modernization of development elements. Observing numerous examples of public participation in shaping public spaces, it was noticed that the initiation, course and effects of activities largely depend on the social capital of the group undertaking said activity. Accordingly, there is a need for research on the mutual relation between the level of social capital and the issue of shaping and managing public space with the participation of local communities, which will be the main topic of the paper. To investigate the above-mentioned issue, qualitative research methods were used in relation to the relationship: site visit, non-participant observation and focus interviews. This contributed to a comparative study of three selected Warsaw case studies. They were analysed in terms of meeting the qualitative criteria selected for the study. These criteria have been indicated on the basis of the Social Capital Development Strategy 2020, which is one of the parts of the Medium-Term National Development Strategy. The result of the analyses is an indication of derived factors from within the group of space users and external factors that have a positive and negative impact on initiating, carrying out and maintaining the effects of changes in common spaces developed with the participation of local communities in Polish conditions. The conclusions can be used to improve future participation processes related to urban space - both by non-professionals participating in them, as well as experts - architects and town planners.
Forma architektoniczna, funkcja oraz potencjał zespołów budynków wielorodzinnych zbudowanych w XXI wieku w Krakowie na przykładzie osiedli Kurdwanów Nowy i Piaski Nowe
Authors: Woźniczka Magdalena
Published: November 2020

Architectural form, function and potential of multi-family building complexes built in the twenty-first century in Krakow presented on the example of Kurdwanów Nowy and Piaski Nowe estates Piaski Wielkie and Kurdwanów are former suburbs of Krakow. Over the past half century their space has been changed significantly. The first modifications took place in the 1970s and 1980s. The Piaski Nowe and Kurdwanów Nowy estates were built during this time. In the twenty-first century, the number of inhabitants of Krakow has been constantly increasing. As a result, the attention of real estate developers is once again focused on the regions. At present, these areas are intensively built-up. In some regions, the speed of development of road and service infrastructure is slower than the construction of residential buildings. This tendency can be seen in Piaski Nowe. Last-century projects are the main basis for the functioning of this complex. It is important to determine the forms found in these housing estates, their functions and potential. The results of the research will contribute to effective spatial policy. The article characterises architectural forms, spatial structures and basic functions of housing complexes built in the years 1999–2019 in Piaski Nowe and Kurdwanów Nowy. The research has showed that both estates have a predisposition to be attractive places to live. This fact is supported by existing public service facilities and developing private services. The location between the third and fourth Krakow ring road is also an important factor. An analysis of architectural forms has revealed changes in the way how the buildings are formed. There is a tendency to simplify building massings. The presented projects show that simplification is not synonymous with the end of potential for creating forms. It is just a path to new solutions.
Analiza możliwości wykorzystania poszerzonej rzeczywistości do prezentacji projektów studenckich na przykładzie projektów z pierwszego roku
Authors: Sumlet Wojciech
Published: November 2020

Analysis of the application potential of augmented reality to present student projects on the example of first-year student assignments This paper discusses the experiences of the Housing Environment Amendment Laboratory of the CUT FA in the area of generating visualisations in an augmented reality (AR) environment, based on module assignments prepared by students. The objective of the study was to verify the quality of the application of the tool for the purposes of evaluating student projects. As a part of the study, AR visualisations of five selected student projects were developed and compared with the original project sheets prepared by students. As a result, the author obtained material for discussion on the potential of the technology and the conditions of its use in education.
Applications of Decision Theory in Real Life and
Business Statistics Problems
Authors: Dr.Daruri Venugopal
Published: November 2020

The Success or failure for any individual organization experiences depends to large extent on the ability of
making positive and acceptable decisions at right time. To obtain such decision in result oriented approach
different components of Decision Theory provides the direction to finalize the correct approach in Tree
method. We can easily identify the problem and also the events and courses of action available to the
decision maker. Provides the proper Payoff matrix through Decision Theory. We will compute the optimum
stock to minimize expected cost using decision theory and tree method. It also provides the Under certainty
and decision making under risk factors. Decision making under certainty and decision making under
uncertainty will also decided in this study of manuscript. Maximax or Minimin Criterion, Pessimism Criterion
as Maximin or Minimax also evaluated through Decision Theory approach. The entire Research Manuscript
provides the Significance Decision Theory. We can understand the complete scope of Decision Theory in real
life problems, we can understand the marginal analysis can solve the uncertainty problems, It also explains
the Decision Tree approach in graphic representation of the decision process indicating decision alternatives.
Introduction to Finite Element Methods in
Engineering
Authors: Mandala Sheshu Kumar and Palakurthi Manoj Kumar Gomasa Ramesh
Published: November 2020

Finite Element Method is very useful powerful technique. FEM is espescially used in civil and structural
engineering disciplines, and other branch disciplines and applied sciences are also used. The main aim of
FEM is reducing the time for large problem calculations. It is a numerical method, so easy to solve with
sufficient time and accurately. By using FEM analyse the structural behaviour of structures and it is also
useful for non-structural members also. It is one of the important numerical technique. It is used to solve
problems in engineering disciplines in a mathematical way. It is used for structural analysis, fluid flow, heat
transfer and mass transfer problems etc. there are number of softwares are available for FEM. In this some
important are Ansys, Cosmos, Nisa, Nastran, Sap etc. there are most important principles are there. Which
are really useful. In this paper, we discuss about introduction to FEM, dicretization, element and node, types
of elements in FEM, some important equations.
حديث القنوت في صلاة الفجر دراسة تطبيقية في ضوء علم مختلف الحديث
Authors: ذيب عبد الله داود إبراهيم , بن بارو روحيزان
Published: November 2020

إن الأئمة الأربعة وغيرهم من أئمة الاجتهاد بذلوا وسعهم في الدفاع عن سنة الحبيب صلى الله عليه وسلم، وكانوا خير ورثة لميراث النبوة وكانوا أئمة الهدى رحمهم الله، وقد اعتنوا بعلم مختلف الحديث الذي يعد من أهم العلوم وأنفعها في بيان دفع ظاهر التعارض بين بعض الأحاديث، ولما كانت أحاديث قنوت الصبح مما ظاهره التعارض تناول الباحث أحاديث القنوت في صلاة الفجر حيث وردت أحاديث ظاهرها يفيد عدم القنوت في صلاة الفجر وأحاديث أخرى في ظاهرها بقاء القنوت في صلاة الفجر، وهنا تظهر أهمية البحث، مستخدما فيه المنهج التحليلي الوصفي، وقد توصل إلى عدد من النتائج أهمها: أنها جاءت أحاديث صحيحة تدل في ظاهرها على عدم القنوت في صلاة الفجر. كما جاءت أحاديث صحيحة تدل في ظاهرها على جواز القنوت في صلاة الفجر. وقد سلك العلماء في ذلك ثلاثة مسالك في دفع التعارض هي الجمع والنسخ والترجيح. بينما سلكت الشافعية والمالكية مسلك الجمع وسلك الأحناف مسلك النسخ والحنابلة مسلك الترجيح وتبين للباحث أن الرأي الراجح هو رأي الشافعية والمالكية لما فيه من إعمال الدليل.
Intervenciones urbanas y tejido social en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Cruz Megchun Beatriz Itzel
Published: November 2020

Esta investigación explora el uso de intervenciones urbanas como un medio para fortalecer el tejido social en una zona marginal de la Ciudad de México. Al mismo, trata de entender la taxonomía de las intervenciones junto con sus operaciones para revelar la posible participación del diseño. Un caso de estudio longitudinal fue utilizado para discutir la evolución de las intervenciones urbanas y la participación ciudadana en un área geográfica específica. Durante la recolección de datos se documentaron mejoras en el tejido social de la comunidad. Los resultados exhibieron tres diferentes tipos de intervenciones y colaboraciones permitiendo transformaciones sociales y desarrollo cultural.
Prioritățile Strategiei privind părăsirea timpurie a școlii problematizate în relație cu evoluția participării școlare în 2008–2018
Authors: Borș Octavia
Published: November 2020

2020 is the last year of the Romanian, sectorial strategies implementation for education and training, which were designed to meet the targets set by Europe 2020. The strategy aiming to reduce early school leaving in Romania includes measures that were supposed to reduce the indicator to 11.3%, by 2020. However, in 2018, after three years after the strategy was published, the early school leaving rate decreased by only 2.7 p.p., reaching 16.4% (Eurostat, 2019). Although the progress is important, the rate is decreasing too slowly, compared to the proposed target. In preparation for the strategy’s impact studies, which should explain the rate`s slow decrease, the article aims to (a) analyze and discuss the evolution of the school participation rate and early school leaving rate during 2008–2018; (b) to analyze and discuss the importance given to family related factors in the strategy aiming to reduce early school leaving. Keywords: early school leaving; school participation; expected years of schooling; economic crisis; governmental strategies.
Esclavitud, servidumbre y libertad en Charcas
Authors: Gil Montero Raquel
Published: November 2020

Este working paper propone analizar el trabajo coactivo y la servidumbre en los Andes coloniales a partir de la reconstrucción de la convivencia en las haciendas con mano de obra de diferente origen. En particular se centra en los reclamos de personas que siendo legalmente libres se consideraban esclavizadas y/o eran consideradas así por testigos de su situación. El texto se inscribe en una sociedad que por definición era desigual, la de Charcas, y estaba obsesionada por la clasificación de las personas, ya que así se definían las condiciones sociales a las que se les reconocían privilegios, derechos y obligaciones. Las categorizaciones y sus definiciones son, por ello, uno de los ejes del trabajo, en especial la del yanaconazgo. Aunque la experiencia cotidiana de los yanaconas fue muy semejante a la de los esclavizados, el trabajo busca distinguirlos y recuperar el uso específico que hicieron los querellantes de los diferentes términos.
Cancer Awareness in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Population based Observational Study
Authors: Ibrahim Nagwa , Almuhsin Asma , Alshaibani Awatif , Alkhattabi Raghad , Almulaifi Maryam , Alalwan Ashraf , Aleid Ahmed
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Lack of awareness about cancer could negatively impact its prevention and management. Published research for myths and misconception about cancer indicated the poor public knowledge and the essential need for education and awareness. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge about cancer among the public in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. We designed a survey that contains 11 sections with a total of 64 questions. Sixty-one questions were closed ended and 3 open ended questions. Surveys were distributed electronically as well as a hard copy to reach the highest number of participants. The target participants were the general population in Saudi Arabia. Results: We received a total of 11,186 responses. We excluded data of 663 participants as they did not meet the inclusion criteria. The highest percentage of participants were Saudi Arabian citizens (95%), females (77%), between 20-29 years old (47.2%), from the central region (60.6%), out of which 60.2% had an education level above high school. The mean age was 28.74 (± 10.75) years. The maximum total knowledge score was 31, while the mean score was 18.66 (± 5.1). The acceptable knowledge level was considered to be 60%. However, only 54.7% of the participants reached the acceptable knowledge level. There was a significant correlation between the total knowledge across participants with age group of 20-29 (p<0.01), above high school level of education (p<0.01), female gender (p<0.01), and having family member or friend diagnosed with cancer (p<0.01). Two thirds of the female participants were familiar with self-breast examination, while only 40.2% were aware of the mammogram. About one third of the females above 40 years had a mammography performed. Most of the participants (81.1%) get information about cancer from the internet. Conclusion: Cancer awareness levels and knowledge remain relatively low in the evaluated study population. Therefore, conducting public awareness programs are very essential.
Demiryolu Altyapısı için Geçirimli Beton Boruların Tasarımı
Authors: CANBAZ Mehmet , ÇELİKTEN Serhat
Published: November 2020

Demiryolu altyapısı hem üzerine gelen hareketli yükleri taşıyacak kapasiteye sahip olmalı hem de üstyapının zarar görmemesi için yağmur sularının olabildiğince kısa sürede tahliye edebilecek şekilde tasarlanmalıdır. Teknolojik gelişmelerle birlikte demiryolu üstyapısı sinyalizasyon sistemi gibi demiryolu trafiği için önemli sistemleri barındırmaktadır. Bu sistemlerin sağlıklı çalışabilmesi için de demiryoluna gelen yağmur ve sel sularının olabildiğince hızlı tahliyesi önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada demiryolundan suyun hızlı bir şekilde tahliyesine katkıda bulunabilecek olan geçirimli beton boruların özellikleri araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla, iki farklı çimento türü ve 400, 450 ve 500 kg/m3 olmak üzere üç farklı çimento dozajı ile geçirimli beton karışımları üretilmiştir. Üretilen karışımlardan 4x4x16 cm boyutlarında prizma, 10 cm çapında 10 cm yüksekliğinde silindir ve 50 cm uzunluğunda 25 cm çapında 2.5 cm et kalınlığında beton boru numuneleri alınmıştır. Prizma numuneler üzerinde ultrases geçiş hızı, birim ağırlık, aşınma, basınç ve eğilme dayanımı; silindir numuneler üzerinde geçirimlilik ve beton boru numuneler üzerinde ise tepe yükü basınç dayanımı deneyleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Deney sonuçları, 7-8 mm aralığında kalker kökenli agregalar ile 18 kN/m tepe yükü basınç dayanımına ve 3.34 cm/sn geçirimliliğe sahip beton geçirimli borular üretilebileceğini göstermiştir.
Sobre métricas e indexação: algumas aproximações da Revista Práxis Educacional no Google Acadêmico
Authors: Barreto Marcelo Nolasco , Nunes Cláudio Pinto
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a atual composição dos índices H e i10 da Revista Práxis Educacional em seu perfil no Google Acadêmico, bem como também algumas análises resultantes da triangulação de dados advindos dos artigos atribuídos com índice-i10, no período analisado entre 2015 a 2019. Para tanto fora realizado um estudo de caso, utilizando-se uma análise quantitativa a partir dos dados extraídos do perfil da revista, om base em pesquisa das métricas e do estudo comparativo da bibliografia examinada. Os resultados encontrados apontam avanços quanto o incremento desses índices, bem como permitem a implementação de melhores estratégias quanto o acompanhamento e a evolução dos artigos publicados na revista.
BRAZIL’S BLUE AMAZON
Authors: Almeida Resende Erica Simone , Tavares Cardoso Nayara
Published: November 2020

In 2004, Brazil submitted a claim to extend the limits of its continental shelf beyond200 nautical miles to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. Thisarticle analyzes the normative evolution on continental shelf, and the implications ofBrazil’s claim, with attention to the security and defense in the South Atlantic.