bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Post-Depressive Constellation: From Political Effervescence to the Rise of Right-Wing Authoritarianism in Brazil
Authors: Bueno Arthur
Published: June 2021

On the basis of an analysis of Brazil’s political history from 2013 to the present, this essay advances the idea that the current rise of the far right – in that country and possibly elsewhere – can be understood as one among various political expressions of a ‘post-depressive constellation.’ Such a diagnosis takes its cue from analyses which, in the 1990s and 2000s, recognised in the rapid increase in the depression rates an index of major social transformations occurring in the last decades of the 20th century. The foregrounding of depression in clinical diagnoses was considered, then, the sign of a new social order: one in which individuals were faced with ever stronger requirements of self-responsibility and authentic self-realization (i.e., the demand of ‘being oneself’) in a context of declining social support and escalating inequality, competition and precariousness. Today, however, we seem to have reached a point at which the tensions of this order – which can be designated, metonymically, as the ‘depressive society’ – intensified to such an extent that its persistence appears to be seriously compromised. It is in this sense that we may speak of a post-depressive constellation: a situation in which the social psychological tensions of the depressive order have reached a peak, leading to a variety of reactions and struggles but not yet to the establishment of a new consensus and a stable institutional framework. While suggesting that such a diagnosis might be significant for understanding contemporary political processes in many parts of the world, this essay will focus on how these dynamics have unravelled in Brazil’s recent political life – from the mass demonstrations of June 2013 to the rise of new right-wing movements that culminated in the election of Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian case seems, indeed, particularly well-suited to examine the contours and outcomes of this possibly broader process. It allows, in particular, for the distinction of two political forms that have taken centre stage in the past years and can be understood as reactions to core tensions of the depressive order: ‘post-depressive effervescence’ (as it emerged in key moments of the June 2013 protests and their continuation in the following months) and ‘post-depressive authoritarianism’ (as it has progressively built up from the 2013 demonstrations to the election of Bolsonaro).
Ill-neoliberalism
Authors: Huijzer M. Jouke
Published: June 2021

In a recent contribution Hendrikse (2018) has coined the concept of neo-illiberalism to signify mainstreaming of illiberal doctrines among neoliberal elites, thereby signifying a ‘mutation and restoration of transatlantic neoliberalism’. After a critical appraisal of his concept, this contribution argues that it is too early to claim that neoliberalism is mutated and suggests that the present conjuncture can better be termed ill-neoliberal instead. Following numerous scholars who have argued that we have arrived at an interregnum, I argue, also by applying Gramscian framework, that neoliberalism is increasingly malfunctioning, ‘ill’ or even dying, while something new is yet to be born. Yet in contrast to those who apply a Gramscian approach, I do not regard the rise of Trump or the European far right as ‘morbid symptoms’, but as attempted remedies (or authoritarian restorations) for neoliberalism. Neoliberal elites, somewhat reluctantly, welcome illiberal actors and doctrines in an effort to keep existing hierarchies in place or even restore old ones, now by even more authoritarian means. This transformation in the transatlantic neoliberal heartlands towards more illiberal regimes differs, then, from the emerging (and already) illiberal or authoritarian world powers such as China. If we were to accept the validity of the term ‘neo-illiberalism’ this should be exclusively applied to those regimes that are consistently illiberal, but increasingly rely on an ever-growing private economy (cf. Aiyar. 2016). Yet, whether such powers will be able to install a new (global) order depends foremost on the ability of the transatlantic heartlands to overcome neoliberalism. The article therefore concludes by pointing at some outlooks for the renewal and further contestation of an increasingly malfunctioning neoliberalism.
On the Reissue of The Authoritarian Personality
Authors: Niklas Stefan
Published: June 2021

Review of Theodor W. Adorno, Else Frenkel-Brunswik, Daniel J. Levinson & R. Nevitt Sanford in collaboration with Betty Aron, Maria Hertz Levinson, and William Morrow (2019) The Authoritarian Personality. With an Introduction by Peter E. Gordon. London/New York: Verso.
Neoliberalism as Frankenstein and an Unfinished Monster
Authors: Verstegen Casper
Published: June 2021

Review of: Wendy Brown (2019) In the Ruins of Neoliberalism: The Rise of Antidemocratic Politics in the West. New York: Columbia University Press. 249 pp.
Over het belang van een politieke data-ethiek
Authors: Van Maanen Gijs
Published: June 2021

Recensie van Miriam Rasch Frictie: Ethiek in tijden van dataïsme. Amsterdam: De Bezige Bij (2020).
A Caregiver Digital Intervention to Support Shared Decision Making in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Development Process and Stakeholder Involvement Analysis
Authors: Liverpool Shaun , Edbrooke-Childs Julian
Published: June 2021

Background

Parents and caregivers are generally recognized by literature and the law as key to child and adolescent mental health decisions. Digital interventions are increasingly being used to support care and treatment in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). However, evidence of the design and development process is generally not made available.

Objective

In light of calls for more transparency, this paper aims to describe the development of an evidence-based, theoretically informed digital decision support intervention for parents and caregivers of young people accessing CAMHS.

Methods

The intervention was developed in line with the UK Medical Research Council framework for developing complex interventions. The process incorporated the steps for developing patient decision aids, as follows: assessing need, assessing feasibility; defining objectives; identifying the framework of decision support; and selecting the methods, designs, and dissemination approach. We synthesized theory, research, international guidelines, and input from relevant stakeholders using an iterative design approach.

Results

The development steps resulted in Power Up for Parents, a decision support intervention, with five key features (ie, decisions, goals, journey, support, and resources). The intervention aims to encourage discussion, allow parents to ask questions during sessions or seek further information between sessions, and allow service providers to tailor the shared decision-making process to accommodate the needs of the parent and child.

Conclusions

We confirmed that it is possible to use input from end users—integrated with theory and evidence—to create digital interventions to be used in CAMHS. Key lessons with implications for practice, policy, and implementation science, along with preliminary findings, are presented.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/14571
A Virtual Reality Game (The Secret Trail of Moon) for Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Development and Usability Study
Authors: Rodrigo-Yanguas Maria , Martin-Moratinos Marina , Menendez-Garcia Angela , Gonzalez-Tardon Carlos , Royuela Ana , Blasco-Fontecilla Hilario
Published: June 2021

Background

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects between 4% and 8% of children worldwide. The treatment of choice is multimodal treatment. Multimodal interventions for ADHD may be improved by incorporating new treatments, such as treatment via serious video games. The Secret Trail of Moon (TSTM) is a virtual reality serious video game that was designed for cognitive training related to core ADHD symptoms and executive dysfunction.

Objective

We aimed to describe the development and usability of TSTM.

Methods

The usability study included 37 children and adolescents who tested TSTM during the early usability stage (preinclusion) of a randomized controlled clinical trial for testing the effectiveness of TSTM. Chi-square tests were performed to compare patients with ADHD (ADHD combined subtype vs inattentive subtype) and to compare frequent and infrequent video game players in the second study. We used SPSS version 20 for Macintosh (IBM Corporation).

Results

A total of 31/37 (86%) and 30/37 (83%) of participants liked playing TSTM and wanted to continue playing TSTM, respectively. Further, 5/37 (14%) of participants reported that they experienced either perceived dizziness or virtual reality motion sickness. We found no statistically significant differences after comparing the ADHD combined subtype to the inattentive subtype and frequent video game players to infrequent video game players.

Conclusions

Serious video games, such as TSTM, may complement the current multimodal approach for treating ADHD.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04355065; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04355065
COVID-19 Information Dissemination Using the WeChat Communication Index: Retrospective Analysis Study
Authors: Fan Zina , Yin Wenqiang , Zhang Han , Wang Dandan , Fan Chengxin , Chen Zhongming , Hu Jinwei , Ma Dongping , Guo Hongwei
Published: June 2021

Background

The COVID-19 outbreak has tremendously impacted the world. The number of confirmed cases has continued to increase, causing damage to society and the economy worldwide. The public pays close attention to information on the pandemic and learns about the disease through various media outlets. The dissemination of comprehensive and accurate COVID-19 information that the public needs helps to educate people so they can take preventive measures.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the dissemination of COVID-19 information by analyzing the information released by the official WeChat account of the People’s Daily during the pandemic. The most-read COVID-19 information in China was summarized, and the factors that influence information dissemination were studied to understand the characteristics that affect its dissemination. Moreover, this was conducted in order to identify how to effectively disseminate COVID-19 information and to provide suggestions on how to manage public opinion and information governance during a pandemic.

Methods

This was a retrospective study based on a WeChat official account. We collected all COVID-19–related information, starting with the first report about COVID-19 from the People’s Daily and ending with the last piece of information about lifting the first-level emergency response in 34 Chinese provinces. A descriptive analysis was then conducted on this information, as well as on Qingbo Big Data’s dissemination index. Multiple linear regression was utilized to study the factors that affected information dissemination based on various characteristics and the dissemination index.

Results

From January 19 to May 2, 2020, the People’s Daily released 1984 pieces of information; 1621 were related to COVID-19, which mainly included headline news items, items with emotional content, and issues related to the pandemic’s development. By analyzing the dissemination index, seven information dissemination peaks were discerned. Among the three dimensions of COVID-19 information—media salience, content, and format—eight factors affected the spread of COVID-19 information.

Conclusions

Different types of pandemic-related information have varying dissemination power. To effectively disseminate information and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we should identify the factors that affect this dissemination. We should then disseminate the types of information the public is most concerned about, use information to educate people to improve their health literacy, and improve public opinion and information governance.
Cranial Nerve Noninvasive Neuromodulation in Adults With Neurological Conditions: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: Boughen Keaton , Neil Tyler , Dullemond Shayan , Lutowicz Kevin , Bilgasem Ahmed , Hastings Tyler , Brooks Dina , Vaughan-Graham Julie
Published: June 2021

Background

Cranial nerve noninvasive neuromodulation (CN-NINM) via translingual nerve stimulation (TLNS) is a promising new intervention combined with neurological rehabilitation to improve outcomes for persons with neurological conditions. A portable neuromodulation stimulation (PoNS) device rests on the tongue and stimulates cranial nerves V and VII (trigeminal and facial nerves, respectively). Emerging evidence suggests that CN-NINM using the PoNS device, combined with targeted physical therapy, improves balance and gait outcomes but has not yet been comprehensively reviewed.

Objective

This review will describe CN-NINM via TLNS and its applications, effects, and implications for rehabilitation science in adult populations with neurological conditions. We will identify how CN-NINM via TLNS is currently being incorporated into neurological rehabilitation and identify gaps in evidence with respect to this novel technology.

Methods

Joanna Briggs Institute methodology will be used to conduct this scoping review. Electronic databases MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL, Embase, and Web of Science will be searched, as well as gray literature databases ProQuest, DuckDuckGo, and Google. Studies published in English and French between 2000 and 2021 will be included. Two reviewers will independently screen all titles and abstracts and full-text papers that meet the inclusion criteria. Data will be extracted and collated in a table to synthesize the results. Extracted data will be reported in a comprehensive summary.

Results

The final manuscript is intended for submission to an indexed journal in September 2021.

Conclusions

This scoping review will be the first, to our knowledge, to address the current evidence on CN-NINM. The results will inform the use of CN-NINM in neurological rehabilitation and the development of recommendations for future research.

Trial Registration

Open Science Framework 10.17605/OSF.IO/XZQFM; https://osf.io/xzqfm

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/29965
Predicting Writing Styles of Web-Based Materials for Children’s Health Education Using the Selection of Semantic Features: Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Xie Wenxiu , Ji Meng , Liu Yanmeng , Hao Tianyong , Chow Chi-Yin
Published: June 2021

Background

Medical writing styles can have an impact on the understandability of health educational resources. Amid current web-based health information research, there is a dearth of research-based evidence that demonstrates what constitutes the best practice of the development of web-based health resources on children’s health promotion and education.

Objective

Using authoritative and highly influential web-based children’s health educational resources from the Nemours Foundation, the largest not-for-profit organization promoting children’s health and well-being, we aimed to develop machine learning algorithms to discriminate and predict the writing styles of health educational resources on children versus adult health promotion using a variety of health educational resources aimed at the general public.

Methods

The selection of natural language features as predicator variables of algorithms went through initial automatic feature selection using ridge classifier, support vector machine, extreme gradient boost tree, and recursive feature elimination followed by revision by education experts. We compared algorithms using the automatically selected (n=19) and linguistically enhanced (n=20) feature sets, using the initial feature set (n=115) as the baseline.

Results

Using five-fold cross-validation, compared with the baseline (115 features), the Gaussian Naive Bayes model (20 features) achieved statistically higher mean sensitivity (P=.02; 95% CI −0.016 to 0.1929), mean specificity (P=.02; 95% CI −0.016 to 0.199), mean area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (P=.02; 95% CI −0.007 to 0.140), and mean macro F1 (P=.006; 95% CI 0.016-0.167). The statistically improved performance of the final model (20 features) is in contrast to the statistically insignificant changes between the original feature set (n=115) and the automatically selected features (n=19): mean sensitivity (P=.13; 95% CI −0.1699 to 0.0681), mean specificity (P=.10; 95% CI −0.1389 to 0.4017), mean area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (P=.008; 95% CI 0.0059-0.1126), and mean macro F1 (P=.98; 95% CI −0.0555 to 0.0548). This demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of combining automatic feature selection and expert-based linguistic revision to develop the most effective machine learning algorithms from high-dimensional data sets.

Conclusions

We developed new evaluation tools for the discrimination and prediction of writing styles of web-based health resources for children’s health education and promotion among parents and caregivers of children. User-adaptive automatic assessment of web-based health content holds great promise for distant and remote health education among young readers. Our study leveraged the precision and adaptability of machine learning algorithms and insights from health linguistics to help advance this significant yet understudied area of research.
Brain Exercising Games With Consumer-Grade Single-Channel Electroencephalogram Neurofeedback: Pre-Post Intervention Study (Preprint)
Authors: Israsena Pasin , Jirayucharoensak Suwicha , Hemrungrojn Solaphat , Pan-Ngum Setha
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND

The aging population is one of the major challenges affecting societies worldwide. As the proportion of older people grows dramatically, so does the number of age-related illnesses such as dementia-related illnesses. Preventive care should be emphasized as an effective tool to combat and manage this situation.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this pilot project was to study the benefits of using neurofeedback-based brain training games for enhancing cognitive performance in the elderly population. In particular, aiming for practicality, the training games were designed to operate with a low-cost consumer-grade single-channel electroencephalogram (EEG) headset that should make the service scalable and more accessible for wider adoption such as for home use.

METHODS

Our training system, which consisted of five brain exercise games using neurofeedback, was serviced at 5 hospitals in Thailand. Participants were screened for cognitive levels using the Thai Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Those who passed the criteria were further assessed with the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) computerized cognitive assessment battery. The physiological state of the brain was also assessed using 16-channel EEG. After 20 sessions of training, cognitive performance and EEG were assessed again to compare pretraining and posttraining results.

RESULTS

Thirty-five participants completed the training. CANTAB results showed positive and significant effects in the visual memory (delayed matching to sample [percent correct] P=.04), attention (median latency P=.009), and visual recognition (spatial working memory [between errors] P=.03) domains. EEG also showed improvement in upper alpha activity in a resting state (open-eyed) measured from the occipital area (P=.04), which similarly indicated improvement in the cognitive domain (attention).

CONCLUSIONS

Outcomes of this study show the potential use of practical neurofeedback-based training games for brain exercise to enhance cognitive performance in the elderly population.
Influencing factors associated with facial skin problems due to wearing masks during COVID-19 in China (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Shigui , Huang Chenyang , Sun Qingmiao , JIang Daixi , Zhang Xiaobao , Chen Can , Yan Danying , Liu Xiaoxiao , Zhou Yuqing , Ding Cheng , Lan Lei , LI Lanjuan , Wu JIe , Li Ang , Liu Xiaoyan
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND

Background: Wearing a mask is one of the most effective measures to prevent COVID-19 virus infection and it is not yet clear what potential factors may be associated with facial skin problems while wearing masks.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: seek most suitable mask-wearing habits for public to avoid facial skin problem.

METHODS

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through online and offline questionnaires on patterns of mask wearing and facial skin problems during COVID-19 from May 30-July 1, 2020. Multivariable regression was used to explore the potential factors associated with skin problems. We also recruited 19 subjects and compared the differences in their facial microbiomes before and after wearing masks.

RESULTS

Results: A total of 4385 valid questionnaires were finally analyzed and 1323 (33.1%) participants reported having facial skin problems while wearing masks. The risk factors associated with skin problems were having a history of facial skin problems (OR: 3.25, 95% CI: 2.80-3.76), facial skin allergies (OR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.20-1.56), face washing frequency (≥3 times per day) (OR: 1.61, 95% CI: 1.07-2.43), daily sleep time <6 hours (OR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.81-3.13), and average time spent wearing masks uninterruptedly ≥6 hours (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.24-2.25). The analysis of the facial microbiome revealed that the abundance of Prevotella and Hemophilus decreased, and the functional pathway associated with cytochrome c was more predominant with the prolongation of wearing time.

CONCLUSIONS

Conclusion: The habit of wearing a mask and life behavior affect the occurrence of skin damage. Suitable mask types and mask-wearing habits should be recommended to avoid facial skin problems.

CLINICALTRIAL

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The COVID-19 Study of Healthcare and Support Personnel (CHAMPS): Protocol for a Longitudinal Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kaufmann Peter G , Havens Donna S , Mensinger Janell L , Bradley Patricia K , Brom Heather M , Copel Linda C , Costello Alexander , D'Annunzio Christine , Dean Durning Jennifer , Maldonado Linda , Barrow McKenzie Ann , Smeltzer Suzanne C , Yost Jennifer ,   CHAMPS Study Investigators
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND

Early in the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was evident that health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers would face significant stress and workplace demands related to equipment shortages and rapidly growing infections in the general population. Although the effects of other sources of stress on health have been documented, the effects of these unique conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term health and well-being of the health care workforce are not known.

OBJECTIVE

The COVID-19 Study of Healthcare and Support Personnel (CHAMPS) was designed to document early and longitudinal effects of the pandemic on the mental and physical health of essential workers engaged in health care. We will investigate mediators and moderators of these effects and evaluate the influence of exposure to stress, including morbidity and mortality, over time. We will also examine the effect of protective factors and resilience on health outcomes.

METHODS

The study cohort is a convenience sample recruited nationally through communities, professional organizations, networks, social media, and snowball sampling. Recruitment took place for 13 months to obtain an estimated sample of 2762 adults who provided self-reported information administered on the web through structured questionnaires about their work environment, mental and physical health, and psychosocial factors. Follow-up questionnaires will be administered after 6 months and annually thereafter to ascertain changes in health, well-being, and lifestyle. Participants who consented to be recontacted form the longitudinal cohort and the CHAMPS Registry may be contacted to ascertain their interest in ancillary studies for which they may be eligible.

RESULTS

The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board and launched in May 2020, with grants from Travere Therapeutics Inc, McKesson Corporation, anonymous donors, and internal funding from the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University. Recruitment ended in June 2021 after enrolling 2762 participants, 1534 of whom agreed to participate in the longitudinal study and the registry as well as to be contacted about eligibility for future studies.

CONCLUSIONS

The CHAMPS Study and Registry will enable the acquisition of detailed data on the effects of extended psychosocial and workplace stress on morbidity and mortality and serve as a platform for ancillary studies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04370821; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04370821

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/30757
Апофізарні відривні переломи таза: три випадки хвороби футболістів-любителів і огляд літератури
Authors: Ali Sabır Mehmet , Yıldırım Savaş , Özcan Mert
Published: June 2021

Апофізарні відривні переломи таза — це травми, викликані раптовими і сильними м’язовими скороченнями, які характерні для спортсменів у підлітковому віці. Сьогодні це стало більш поширеним явищем у зв’язку зі збільшенням спортивної активності. Недоцільні методи лікування викликають хворобливі рухи суглобів, і тому повернення пацієнтів до спортивної діяльності затримується. У цьому звіті наведена серія випадків у трьох футболістів-любителів. Після безуспішного консервативного лікування двох пацієнтів було прооперовано після появи симптомів співудару. Одному пацієнту було проведене негайне хірургічне лікування. Варіанти лікування та ускладнення були пояснені у світлі сучасних концепцій, описаних у літературі.
Удосконалення черезкісткового остеосинтезу кільцевими фіксаторами в лікуванні незрощень кісток гомілки
Authors: Rushai A.K. , Lisaychuk Yu.S. , Martynchuk A.A. , Baida M.V.
Published: June 2021

Актуальність. Лікування незрощень кісток гомілки є до кінця не вирішеною проблемою. Використання кільцевих фіксаторів (КФ) при цій патології може конкурувати в сучасних умовах. Однак є й недоліки. Удосконалення технології лікування КФ є перспективним напрямком для поліпшення результатів лікування цієї тяжкої патології. Мета роботи: покращити результати лікування незрощень кісток гомілки на основі вдосконалення технології використання КФ з урахуванням проблемних питань їх застосування; визначення їх ефективності. Матеріали та методи. За запропонованою методикою були проліковані 42 постраждалі з незрощеннями кісток гомілки. Спице-стрижневі апарати застосовувалися із запропонованими нами удосконаленнями — заточкою, режимами проведення і компонуванням спиць у кільці під кутами в різних площинах. У кільці, яким здійснювалося зведення остеотомованого сегмента при проведенні дистракційного остеосинтезу, допроводяться спиці на виносах для запобігання його закиданню. Напівзакрита остеотомія проводилася малотравматично і безпечно, віялоподібно долотом із поперечного розрізу до 2 см, з утворенням осколкового перелому. Втручання в зоні зіставлення відламків із пластичними елементами (обробка торцевих частин, гідроксиапатит коллапан, PRP), рання кінезотерапія, фінальне використання напівжорсткої системи зовнішньої фіксації Softcast/Scotchcast дозволили уникнути деформації регенерату і створити оптимальні умови для зрощення уламків. Результати. Були отримані наступні результати лікування постраждалих із незрощеннями кісток гомілки з використанням КФ із запропонованими нами режимами використання за оціночною анатомо-функціональною шкалою Modified Functional Evaluation Systemby Karlstrom-Olerud. Хороші результати були отримані у 20 хворих (55,6 %). У 4 хворих (11,1 %) результати оцінені як добрі з елементами помірного порушення функції. Вони становили 22,000 ± 1,323 бала. Задовільні результати були отримані у 7 хворих (19,4 %); оцінені в 28,000 ± 0,125 бала. Поганий, незадовільний результат спостерігався в 1 випадку (2,8 %); відмінний функціональний статус— у 4 (11,1 %) хворих. Висновки. З огляду на тяжкість ураження ми вважаємо такий результат обнадійливим. У зв’язку з недостатньою кількістю спостережень слід рекомендувати використання запропонованих удосконалень застосування КФ в лікуванні незрощень кісток гомілки після переломів і подальше дослідження їх ефективності.
Cost-Effective Portfolio Hedging: A Dividend-funded Derivative Approach
Authors: Casucci Jeff , Nimmich Price , Stanton Patrick , Swicegood Philip
Published: June 2021

This paper examines the effectiveness of using dividend yield to fund hedging protection for an S&P500 equity portfolio. We construct a hedged portfolio that consists of the S&P500 index but uses the dividend yield to purchase put option protection for hedging risk. We then compare the risk and return of the hedged S&P500 portfolio to that of an unhedged S&P500 portfolio. The trade-off reduced returns compared to the overall risk reduction are also measured. Results indicate that this risk-management strategy could be appealing to a large contingency of investors seeking down-side protection at a modest cost that is self-funded from dividends.
Effectiveness of Blending Learning Approach (BLA) on Graduate Students’ Learning Outcomes
Authors: M. Iringan Emolyn
Published: June 2021

This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Blended Learning Approach on graduate school students’ intrinsic motivation to learn, achievement, efficiency on project completion, and attitude towards coursework. The study used two groups, the control and experimental group which covered 30 students for each group. Students in the control group were exposed to the face-to-face instructional mode while the experimental group was exposed to the blended mode of instruction. Survey questionnaires, achievement tests, and documentary analyses were the data-gathering modalities that were utilized. The data were treated using mean, scales, and t-test. Results show that the BLA enhanced students’ intrinsic motivation to learn, efficiency in project completion, and achievement in the course, however, yielded no significant effect on their attitude toward their coursework.
James M. Decker’s forced thought of an end to ideology in George Orwell’s 1984
Authors: Khmiri Dr. Mariem
Published: June 2021

James M. Decker examines 1984 under a skeptical lens as a statement in favor of capitalist democracy: which according to him thrusts Orwell forthright in the mist of ideology. A more compelling question, however, would be: Why was the interpretation of Orwell’s 1984 mostly a trudge against one particular version of totalitarianism called Stalinism? Isn’t it a form of complicity to always ground totalitarianism in Stalinism (thus also masking the totalitarianism exerted elsewhere in the world)? It seems it is not the Inner Party employing ideology to keep the masses under control as much as James M. Decker who provides an entrance into 1984 within a paradigm which excludes any possibility of meaning outside his apocalyptic landscape of a humanity not less thoughtless than out of history.
Modeling & Simulation of Speed Control Mechanism for Electric Vehicle
Authors: Singh Amartya
Published: June 2021

Due to increasing growth in urbanization and internet the way of lifestyle has been changing day by day. In order to ensure that harmful emission are monitored and can be controlled the acceptance of electric vehicles has been increased. In this paper we deal with control mechanism of different types of motors used in EVs mainly DC, IM, BLDC and PMSM motors. The paper contains proper MATLAB modelling and speed vs time graph so as to achieve a proper understanding regarding aspects of speed control and problems related to it.
Autonomous Intelligent POD for Military Purpose
Authors: G V Abhishek
Published: June 2021

At present, the surveillance of International border areas is a challenging task. The border guarding forces are patrolling the border seriously, but it is no longer viable to watch the border at each and every moment. A critical requirement of this state of affairs is a robot that robotically detects trespasser in the border and reports close by board security control unit. Many of the army departments now make use of robots to elevate out risky jobs that can't be executed by means of the soldiers. In this present work, a Raspbian working system-based undercover agent robot platform with far off monitoring and manage algorithm through the Internet of Things (IoT)has been developed which will save human lives, reduces manual error and protect us from enemies. The spy robotic device comprises the Raspberry Pi (small single-board computer), pi camera and sensors. The information regarding the detection of living objects with the aid of the PIR sensor is dispatched to the users thru the net server and pi digicam capture the moving object which is posted inner the webpage simultaneously. The consumer in the manipulate room in a position to access the robot with wheel drive control buttons on the webpage. The movement of a robotic is also controlled robotically via obstacle detecting sensors to avoiding collisions. This surveillance system using a spy robot can be custom-made for more than a few fields like industries, banks and shopping malls.
Smart Care: Making Health Services more Intelligent
Authors: Kolte Prof. Roshan
Published: June 2021

These days, Health care has become an enormous issue due to the shortage of health services. This paper is deals with the SmartCare application for smart health services. The patient or client requesting the service first they need to be registers himself within the app. Ambulance takes the patient from his current location. Then ambulance driver sends the request to the nearby hospital showing on their map screen with patient data to check for availability of beds according to patient condition (like ICU beds Oxygen beds etc). The hospital gets the request from the ambulance and sends an acknowledgment. This app provides faster and reliable service to the patient by reducing the processing time
Transmission of BPSK in UWB using MATLAB
Authors: Kumar Dheeraj
Published: June 2021

Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is a promising technology for sensor networks, broadband wireless data accessing, positioning and location finding applications. This project outlines the development and validation of a single transmitter and receiver system across the multipath channel. We have designed and tested a UWB simulator using MATLAB to operate for a continuous wave. After a brief survey BPSK was chosen to be the modulation technique. This paper outlines the basic design and simulation of a BPSK signal through the UWB. The system parameters and the simulation runs are shown and described along with the BER calculations. The time domain and frequency domain study is shown and analyzed of a IR-UWB channel with the transmitter, channel and the receiver blocks. This model compares and analyses the bit efficiency of a channel, for a BPSK modulation technique for various bit powers. The example simulation uses rudimental inputs to visualize the response of the channel.
Performance Measures of Respiratory Disease Classification using Deep Learning
Authors: Janani G. Rama
Published: June 2021

The paper is based on classification of respiratory illness like covid 19 and pneumonia by using deep learning. The symptoms of COVID-19 and pneumonia are similar. Due to this, it is often difficult to identify what is causing your condition without being tested for COVID-19 or other respiratory infections. To find out how COVID-19 and pneumonia differs from one another, this paper presents that a novel Convolutional Neural Network in Tensor Flow and Keras based Covid-19 pneumonia classification. The proposed system supported implements CNN using Pneumonia images to classify the Covid-19, normal, pneumonia. The knowledge from these studies can potentially help in diagnosis of the concerned disease. It is predicted that the success of the anticipated results will increase if the CNN method is supported by adding extra feature extraction methods for classifying covid-19 and pneumonia successfully thereby improving the efficacy and potential of using deep CNN to pictures.
Social Engineering Penetration Testing
Authors: Motru Vamshi Krishna
Published: June 2021

In this universe of digitalization, the requirement for information protection and information security is very significant. The IT organizations today care for their information over everything. For organizations, information protection is additionally significant for any person. In any case, regardless of how secure the organization is, how cutting-edge is the innovation utilized, or how modern their products are, there's as yet a weakness in each area known as 'Human'.The ability of gathering sensitive information from a person is known as Social Engineering. Social Engineering exceeds a variant security danger as it has demonstrated to be one of the simplest, least expensive, and vigorous and profoundly fruitful ways for criminals to accomplish their finishes. This paper depicts social engineering, progressed techniques utilized,and their effect on associations. This paper can help the security analysts to acquire experiences into social engineering from an alternate point of view, and specifically, upgrade the current and future investigation on social engineering monitor mechanisms.
Disonancia cognitiva ante el cambio climático en apicultores: un caso de estudio en México
Authors: Gallardo-López Felipe , Castellanos-Potenciano Blanca Patricia , Díaz-Padilla Gabriel , Pérez-Vázquez Arturo , Landeros-Sánchez Cesáreo , Sol-Sánchez Ángel
Published: June 2021

El cambio climático en la apicultura se percibe como un fenómeno relacional y la adopción de estrategias de adaptación son necesarias para mantener la actividad económica. La teoría de la Disonancia Cognitiva de Festinger, ayuda a comprender las limitantes para la adopción de estrategias de adaptación al cambio climático. Para ello se aplicó una encuesta que permitiera explorar la relación entre la percepción, la actitud y el comportamiento de los apicultores frente al cambio climático en territorio mexicano. Se observó que: 1) los apicultores identificaron el cambio climático como el principal problema de la apicultura; 2) existe disonancia entre la actitud y el comportamiento respecto a las estrategias de adaptación y 3) la disonancia cognitiva se reduce con justificaciones, para su comportamiento.  Por lo tanto el estado de disonancia presente es una limitante para adoptar acciones de adaptación frente al cambio climático, dejando en evidencia la necesidad de modificaciones en el comportamiento de los apicultores, a través de la capacitación dirigida para informar y explicar la naturaleza del cambio climático y sus impactos; de ubicar al apicultor dentro de este contexto donde pueda aportar elementos  técnicos que le permitan reorientar su trabajo, promoviendo una percepción objetiva y constructiva, que genere la actitud positiva suficiente, frente a los retos que el cambio climático representa; para que modifique el comportamiento lo necesario, para mantener la actividad rentable en México.
Quantum Physical Unclonable Functions: Possibilities and Impossibilities
Authors: Arapinis Myrto , Delavar Mahshid , Doosti Mina , Kashefi Elham
Published: June 2021

A Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) is a device with unique behaviour that is hard to clone hence providing a secure fingerprint. A variety of PUF structures and PUF-based applications have been explored theoretically as well as being implemented in practical settings. Recently, the inherent unclonability of quantum states has been exploited to derive the quantum analogue of PUF as well as new proposals for the implementation of PUF. We present the first comprehensive study of quantum Physical Unclonable Functions (qPUFs) with quantum cryptographic tools. We formally define qPUFs, encapsulating all requirements of classical PUFs as well as introducing a new testability feature inherent to the quantum setting only. We use a quantum game-based framework to define different levels of security for qPUFs: quantum exponential unforgeability, quantum existential unforgeability and quantum selective unforgeability. We introduce a new quantum attack technique based on the universal quantum emulator algorithm of Marvin and Lloyd to prove no qPUF can provide quantum existential unforgeability. On the other hand, we prove that a large family of qPUFs (called unitary PUFs) can provide quantum selective unforgeability which is the desired level of security for most PUF-based applications.
Храмовая архитектура Беларуси 1990-х - 2010-х годов: традиции и новые подходы
Authors: Габрусь Тамара , Балуненко Ирина
Published: June 2021

В статье рассмотрены общие тенденции развития са­кральной архитектуры Беларуси 1990-х - 2010-х годов и определены особенности католического, протестантского и православного зодчества. Общей чертой всех конфессио­нальных направлений храмовой архитектуры современной Беларуси является поиск баланса между экспериментами в формообразовании и обращением к традиции, подразумева­ющей историзм и соединение традиционных и новаторских элементов в стилевых рамках постмодернизма. В православ­ной архитектуре эти тенденции проявляются в конфликте устремлений к русской и белорусской храмостроительной традиции, постмодернистском переосмыслении собира­тельного образа крестово-купольного храма. Историческая архитектура католицизма переосмыслена в русле эклектики XIX век, авангардное направление объединяет стилистику постмодернизма, деконструктивизма и неомодернизма. Облик домов молитвы ориентируется на протестантскую архитектуру США последней трети ХХ века; в исторических стилизациях используются приёмы православного и католического бело­русского зодчества. В современной сакральной архитектуре сохраняется исторически присущая Беларуси многовектор- ность, которая подразумевает интерпретацию культурных и религиозных влияний Востока и Запада.
Хива - жемчужина Востока и для третьего тысячелетия!
Authors: Дурдиева Гавхар , Сабуров Кахрамон , Худайберганов Бекзод , Рахимов Зафар
Published: June 2021

В статье рассказывается об архитектурных памятниках Хивы, свидетельствующих о самобытной и богатой культуре узбекского народа, которая своими корнями уходит в далёкое прошлое. Город, насчитывающий 2500 лет, возник в античную эпоху в конце магистрального канала Хейканак (Полвон ёп), по которому ходили суда до самого города.
Градостроительство в Республике Беларусь в XXI веке: ориентиры развития
Authors: Потаев Георгий
Published: June 2021

Рассмотрены особенности развития градостроительства в Республике Беларусь в период с 1991 года по настоящее вре­мя. Это период формирования новой политики, определения приоритетов градостроительного развития. Выявлены име­ющиеся проблемы, оценены возможности их преодоления. Рассмотрены вопросы формирования архитектурного облика белорусских городов, создания архитектурных символов современной эпохи.
Урбанистика, городское развитие, современный опыт Бреста (Беларусь)
Authors: Власюк Николай
Published: June 2021

В статье говорится об урбанистике, современных подходах к развитию и управлению городом на примере опыта города Бреста (Беларусь).

Качество городской среды и экологический подход, ско­ординированная работа городских служб стали основными приоритетами развития города. Разработка Стратегии про­странственного развития-2050, концепции СимбиоСити в увяз­ке с градостроительной документацией дали новый импульс развития областного центра, что является уникальным опытом взаимодействия городской власти, жителей города и бизнеса.
Развитие автотранспортной архитектуры Москвы в конце 1930-х годов: деятельность 10-й Архитектурно-проектной мастерской Моссовета
Authors: Шурыгина Ольга
Published: June 2021

Статья посвящена малоизученной теме организации про­ектирования объектов московской автотранспортной инфра­структуры (преимущественно гаражей) в предвоенные годы. Эта работа в значительной степени возлагалась на одну из номерных архитектурно-проектных мастерских Московского городского совета (Моссовета) - 10-ю - под руководством архитектора В.Д. Кокорина. В статье описаны и проанализиро­ваны причины, по которым в конце 1930-х годов перед москов­скими властями остро встал вопрос о модернизации процесса проектирования автотранспортных объектов, налаженного в начале десятилетия, а также рассмотрена законодательная база этой модернизации. В частности, определяющую роль в подходе к архитектурному решению гаражей и других объектов автотранспортной инфраструктуры сыграла необходимость исполнения требований, содержавшихся в постановлениях Совета народных комиссаров (СНК) СССР «О генеральном плане реконструкции Москвы» (1935) и «Об улучшении проектного и сметного дела и об упорядочении финансирования строи­тельства» (1938). Главное же внимание автора статьи сфоку­сировано на самой проектной деятельности 10-й мастерской в хронологических границах 1938-1940 годов. Объектами про­ектирования этого творческого коллектива являлись не только здания гаражей, но и авторемонтные заводы, автозаправочные станции и троллейбусные парки. Каждая из этих проектных задач требовала учёта многочисленных технологических факторов, в связи с чем внутри мастерской было создано спе­циальное инженерное бюро. Это исключало необходимость кооперации с другими проектировочными организациями, давая 10-й архитектурно-проектной мастерской Моссовета известную самостоятельность. Большая часть проектов полу­чила осуществление. Благодаря архивным изысканиям, удалось уточнить ведомственную принадлежность объектов, установить авторство и адреса возведённых зданий.
Великий Новгород. Концепт Археологического кластера - инновационный функционал развития туристической сферы города
Authors: Кулешова Галина
Published: June 2021

Особенность настоящего момента состоит в том, что градостроительные работы разрабатываются под конкретные государственные программы, которые обеспечивают дополнительное финансирование городского развития. Концепция ревитализации посвящена повышению качества городской среды городского центра Великого Новгорода в целях развития туристической сферы и увеличения тури­стического потока, чему в настоящее время государством уделяется особое внимание. Создание Археологического кластера - одно из предложений Концепции, которое частично может быть реализовано уже в ближайшие годы, причем именно на направлении престижного интеллектуально-деятельностного туризма. Это не только увеличит значение Великого Новгорода в туристической индустрии, но и повысит его идеологическую роль в общероссийском культурно-образовательном пространстве1.

[1]   Разработан в составе проекта «Разработка концепции ревитализации туристического центра Великого Новгорода в целях создания современной ком­фортной городской среды» [Муниципальный контракт №0350300011820000207 от 28 декабря 2020 года между МКУ Великого Новгорода «Управление капи­тального строительства» и ОАО «Российский институт градостроительства и инвестиционного развития» (ГИПРОГОР)], авторским коллективом архитекторов в составе: Ю.В.Барковская - главный архитектор проекта, П.К. Неустроева, А.Т Мамедов, Верховская М.А - главный специалист по историко-культурному наследию, Кулешова Г.И. - главный специалист по научно-инновационному комплексу.