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Risk Assessment in the Maritime Industry
Authors: Mousavi M. , Ghazi I. , Omaraee B.
Published: November 2020

Risk assessment is a well-developed field which many operators are currently applying to improve their operations and reduce their risk exposure. This paper is intended to provide an overview of the risk assessment for mariners in the Maritime transportation. The risks addressed are primarily those affecting the safety of a vessel, facility or operation. The concept of risk is defined, and the methods available to assess the risks associated with an operation are described. Regulatory requirements that have prompted the development of modern risk assessment practices are described, and future regulatory trends are discussed. There are many different analysis techniques and models that have been developed to aid in conducting risk assessments. A key to any successful risk analysis is choosing the right method (or combination of methods) for the situation at hand. This is achieved through critical analysis of the available data concerning marine crises. This paper provides a brief introduction to some of the analysis methods available and suggests risk analysis approaches to support different types of decision making within the maritime transportation to cope with crises. Finally, as awareness of risk assessment increases, the benefits which can be realized through its application will continue to increase. Organizations in both the public and the private sector are becoming more and more familiar with the benefits associated with risk-based approaches to managing safety and consequently reducing crisis in maritime transportation.
Developing an Innovative and Creative Hands-on Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Experiments for Engineering Education
Authors: Elbadawi I. , Aichouni M. , Messaoudene N. A.
Published: November 2020

The goal of this study was to develop an innovative and creative hands-on project based on Lean Six Sigma experiments for engineering education at the College of Engineering at the University of Hail. The exercises were designed using junction box assembly to meet the following learning outcomes: 1-to provide students with solid experience on waste elimination and variation reduction and 2-to engage students in exercises related to assembly line mass production and motion study. To achieve these objectives, students were introduced to the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma through various pedagogical activities such as classroom instruction, laboratory experiments, hands-on exercises, and interactive group work. In addition, Minitab 17 statistical package and Quality Companion 3 software were used to facilitate The Lean Six Sigma exercises. The software application and hands-on manufacturing assembly were found to be extremely valuable in giving students the chance to identify which variables to control in order to minimize variation and eliminate waste. This research was funded by a grant from the Deanship of Academic Research at University of Hail for project number E-26-IC, and under the umbrella of Ministry of Education within the framework of the National Initiative on Creativity and Innovation in Saudi Universities at University of Hail.
A Study on Ductility of Prestressed Concrete Pier Based on Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Wang H. , Zhang Y. , Qin S.
Published: November 2020

The ductility of prestressed concrete pier is studied based on response surface methodology. Referring to the pervious prestressed concrete pier, based on Box-Behnken design, the ductility of 25 prestressed concrete piers is calculated by numerical method. The relationship between longitudinal reinforcement ratio, shear reinforcement ratio, prestressed tendon quantity, concrete compressive strength and ductility factor is gotten. The influence of the longitudinal reinforcement ratio, the shear reinforcement ratio, the prestressed tendon quantity and concrete compressive strength to curvature ductility is discussed. Then the ductility regression equation is deduced. The result showed that the influence of the prestressed tendon quantity to the ductility of prestressed concrete pier is significant. With the increasing of the prestressed tendon quantity, the curvature ductility curved reduces. With the increasing of shear reinforcement ratio and compressive strength of concrete, the curvature ductility increases linearly. And the influence of the longitudinal reinforcement ratio to ductility of the prestressed concrete pier is insignificant.
A Novel Three Dimension Autonomous Chaotic System with a Quadratic Exponential Nonlinear Term
Authors: Yu F. , Wang C.
Published: November 2020

A novel three dimension autonomous (3D) chaotic system with a quadratic exponential nonlinear term and a quadratic cross-product term is described in this paper. The basic dynamical properties of the new attractor are studied. The forming mechanism of its compound structure, obtained by merging together two simple attractors after performing one mirror operation, has been investigated by detailed numerical as well as theoretical analysis. Finally, the exponential operation circuit and its temperature-compensation circuit, which makes the new system more applicable from a practical engineering perspective, are investigated.
Cloud Computing in Science and Engineering and the “SciShop.ru” Computer Simulation Center
Authors: Tarnavsky G. A. , Vorozhtsov E. V.
Published: November 2020

Various aspects of cloud computing applications for scientific research, applied design, and remote education are described in this paper. An analysis of the different aspects is performed based on the experience from the “SciShop.ru” Computer Simulation Center. This analysis shows that cloud computing technology has wide prospects in scientific research applications, applied developments and also remote education of specialists, postgraduates, and students.
Simulation Studies on Switching Table based DTC and Fuzzy Rule based DTC for Three-Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
Authors: Tripathy P. R. , Panigrahi B. P.
Published: November 2020

This paper describes a study of Switching Table Direct Torque Control (ST-DTC) and Fuzzy Rule based Direct Torque Control (FR-DTC) in case of a three phase induction motor. The hysteresis band and the switching table used in the ST-DTC scheme have been replaced by a Fuzzy Rule based controller in the FR-DTC. Results show that the FR-DTC method provides better transient performance compared to the ST-DTC method.
Enhancing Transient Stability in Limited Variable Speed Induction Generator (Optislip) Based Wind Turbine (Case study: Binalood Wind Farm)
Authors: Rahat O. , Riazy I.
Published: November 2020

Enormous penetration of wind power in power systems and its contribution in covering a major part of grid load demand, require higher stability during disturbances. The most important issue of wind generators is the early outage of several generating units when a sudden voltage drop occurs in the grid. Voltage drops near wind generators are mainly due to abrupt load rises and integration of large-scale factories and industrial units into the grid. In this paper, the case study of Binalood wind farm is studied, analyzed, and simulated. Then, various proposed methods are investigated in terms of stability enhancement such that when a disturbance appears near the Binalood wind farm, it can hold up its stability and connection to the grid. Simulations are carried out using Matlab and Simulink.
Exprerimental Evaluation of a Dedicated Pinhole SPECT System for Small Animal Imaging and Scintimammography
Authors: David S. , Georgiou M. , Fysikopoulos E. , Loudos G.
Published: November 2020

Nuclear medicine (SPECT and PET) provides functional information, which is complementary to the structural. In cancer imaging radiopharmaceuticals allow visualization of cancer cells functionality, thus small cell population can be imaged. This allows early diagnosis, as well as fast assessment of response to therapy. Our system is a single head gamma camera based on an R3292 position sensitive photomultiplier tube (PSPMT), coupled to a 10cm in diameter CsI:Tl crystal. We have assessed two CsI:Tl crystals with pixel size of 2x2mm2 and 3x3mm2 respectively. Three collimators were tested: a) a hexagonal, 1.1mm in diameter, general purpose parallel hole collimator b) a 1mm pinhole and c) a 2mm pinhole. Systems were tested using capillary phantoms. All measurements were carried out in photon counting mode with gamma radiation produced by 99mTc. Using the 2x2mm2 crystal and the 1mm pinhole collimator - a resolution better than 1mm was achieved. This allows very detailed imaging of small animals. Using the 3x3mm2 and the 2mm pinhole collimator a resolution of 1.3mm was possible with suitable sensitivity for breast imaging. Those results indicate that this system is suitable for animal and breast studies. The next step will be clinical evaluation of the camera.
A Cluster-based Approach Towards Detecting and Modeling Network Dictionary Attacks
Authors: Tajari Siahmarzkooh A. , Karimpour J. , Lotfi S.
Published: November 2020

In this paper, we provide an approach to detect network dictionary attacks using a data set collected as flows based on which a clustered graph is resulted. These flows provide an aggregated view of the network traffic in which the exchanged packets in the network are considered so that more internally connected nodes would be clustered. We show that dictionary attacks could be detected through some parameters namely the number and the weight of clusters in time series and their evolution over the time. Additionally, the Markov model based on the average weight of clusters,will be also created. Finally, by means of our suggested model, we demonstrate that artificial clusters of the flows are created for normal and malicious traffic. The results of the proposed approach on CAIDA 2007 data set suggest a high accuracy for the model and, therefore, it provides a proper method for detecting the dictionary attack.
Field Engineers' Scheduling at Oil Rigs: a Case Study
Authors: Ateekh-Ur-Rehman . , Usmani Y. S.
Published: November 2020

Oil exploration and production operations face a number of challenges. Professional planners have to design solutions for various practical problems or issues. However, the time consumed is often very extensive because of the large number of possible solutions. Further, the matter of choosing the best solution remains. The present paper investigates a problem related to leading companies in the energy and chemical manufacturing sector of the oil and gas industry. Each company’s field engineers are expensive and valuable assets. Therefore, an optimized roster is rather important. In the present paper, the objective is to design a field engineers’ schedule which would be both feasible and satisfying towards the various demands of rigs, with minimum operational cost to the company. An efficient and quick optimization technique is presented to schedule the shifts of field engineers.
Designing a Model for Knowledge Socialization Using Sociability Processes of Human Resource Management: A Case Study
Authors: Rezaei K. , Babaei M.
Published: November 2020

This study develops a model for knowledge socialization using sociability processes of human resources through an applied research approach. Two types of participants participated in this study. The first type included academic and industrial experts; the second type included employees and managers of Ansar Bank. Ten experts were asked to identify criteria and weigh the identified criteria. Using simple random sampling, the sample size was estimated at 207. Field and archival studies were used to collect data. Validity and reliability of the distributed questionnaire were confirmed by organizational experts. Using theoretical literature and surveying experts, 18 criteria were identified of which 12 criteria (desirable and joyful workplace, management and leadership support in sociability process, training courses, transparency in working relations, team work, organizational trustful climate, job description and job knowledge, tangible incentives, participatory system, informal technique, defined career path, individual values aligned with organizational value) were selected by screening for prioritization and analysis. Fuzzy AHP and structural equation modelling based on partial least squares were used for prioritization and weighting. Fuzzy AHP model showed that desirable workplace (0.163), participatory systems and brainstorming (0.149), transparency in working relations (0.114), and informal techniques (0.111) gained the highest weights; finally, PLS model showed that all 12 identified criteria were effective on socialization of knowledge management.
Optimal Placement and Sizing of Fault Current Limiters in Distributed Generation Systems Using a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Bayati N. , Sadeghi S. H. H. , Hosseini A.
Published: November 2020

Distributed Generation (DG) connection in a power system tends to increase the short circuit level in the entire system which, in turn, could eliminate the protection coordination between the existing relays. Fault Current Limiters (FCLs) are often used to reduce the short-circuit level of the network to a desirable level, provided that they are dully placed and appropriately sized. In this paper, a method is proposed for optimal placement of FCLs and optimal determination of their impedance values by which the relay operation time, the number and size of the FCL are minimized while maintaining the relay coordination before and after DG connection. The proposed method adopts the removal of low-impact FCLs and uses a hybrid Genetic Algorithm (GA) optimization scheme to determine the optimal placement of FCLs and the values of their impedances. The suitability of the proposed method is demonstrated by examining the results of relay coordination in a typical DG network before and after DG connection.
Hydrogen Gas Production in a Stand-Alone Wind Farm
Authors: Naziry Kordkandy M. , Arash A. , Nazary Kordkandy M.
Published: November 2020

This paper is analyzing the operation of a stand-alone wind farm with variable speed turbines, permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSG) and a system for converting wind energy during wind speed variations. On this paper, the design and modeling of a wind system which uses PMSG’s to provide the required power of a hydrogen gas electrolyzer system, is discussed. This wind farm consists of three wind turbines, boost DC-DC converters, diode full bridge rectifiers, permanent magnet synchronous generators, MPPT control and a hydrogen gas electrolyzer system. The MPPT controller based on fuzzy logic is designed to adjust the duty ratio of the boost DC-DC converters to absorb maximum power. The proposed fuzzy logic controller assimilates, with (PSF) MPPT algorithm which generally used to absorb maximum power from paralleled wind turbines and stores it in form of hydrogen gas. The system is modeled and its behavior is studied using the MATLAB software.
The promotion effect of nitrous acid on aerosol formation in wintertime in Beijing: the possible contribution of traffic-related emissions
Authors: Liu Yongchun , Zhang Yusheng , Lian Chaofan , Yan Chao , Feng Zeming , Zheng Feixue , Fan Xiaolong , Chen Yan , Wang Weigang , Chu Biwu , Wang Yonghong , Cai Jing , Du Wei , Daellenbach Kaspar R. , Kangasluoma Juha , Bianchi Federico , Kujansuu Joni , Petäjä Tuukka , Wang Xuefei , Hu Bo , Wang Yuesi , Ge Maofa , He Hong , Kulmala Markku
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Secondary aerosols are a major component of PM2.5, yet their formation
mechanisms in the ambient atmosphere are still unclear. Based on field
measurements in downtown Beijing, we show that the photolysis of nitrous
acid (HONO) may promote the formation of organic and nitrate aerosols in
winter in Beijing, which is supported by the fact that the mass
concentrations of organic and nitrate aerosols linearly increase as a
function of HONO consumed from early morning to noon. The increased nitrate
content also leads to the formation of ammonium particulate matter through
enhancing the neutralization of nitrate and sulfate by ammonia. We further
illustrate that during pollution events in winter in Beijing, over 50 %
of the ambient HONO may be related to traffic-related emissions, including
direct emissions and formation via the reaction between OH and
vehicle-emitted NO. Overall, our results indicate that traffic-related HONO
may play an important role in the oxidative capacity and in turn contribute
to haze formation in winter in Beijing. The mitigation of HONO and NOx
emissions from vehicles may be an effective way to reduce the formation of
secondary aerosols and severe haze events in winter in Beijing.
BRAZILIAN MIDWEST NATIVE VEGETATION MAPPING BASED ON GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE
Authors: Estrabis N. V. , Osco L. , Ramos A. P. , Gonçalves W. N. , Liesenberg V. , Pistori H. , Marcato Junior J.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform is an online tool, which generates fast solutions in terms of image classification and does not require high performance computers locally. We investigate several data input scenarios for mapping native-vegetation and non-native-vegetation in the Atlantic Forest region encompassed in a Landsat scene (224/076) acquired on November 28, 2019. The data input scenarios were: I- spectral bands (blue to shortwave infrared); II- NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index); III- mNDWI (modified Normalized Difference Water Index); IV- scenarios I and II; and V- scenarios I to III. Our results showed that the use of spectral bands added NDVI and mNDWI (scenario V) provided the best performance for the native-vegetation mapping, with accuracy of 96.64% and kappa index of 0.91.
PASTURE LAND COVER CHANGE IN SÃO PAULO STATE, BRAZIL
Authors: Oliveira J. C. , Lamparelli R. A. C. , Figueiredo G. K. D. A. , Campbell E. E. , Soares J. R. , Monteiro L. A. , Vianna M. , Jaiswal D. , Bonamigo A. F. C. , Sheehan J. J. , Lynd L. R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Pastures are complex land covers with a variety of land use systems. This land cover occupies large areas in the globe and is mainly used for livestock production. Brazil is one of the largest livestock producers and has extensive pasture areas. We analyzed the pasture land cover change of the São Paulo State between the years 2000 to 2015. São Paulo was chosen as study case due to its large industrial and agricultural importance and its expressive land cover changes over past decades. It was analyzed land covers databases generated by the Brazilian Annual Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Project (MapBiomas Project) – Collection 4. Transition matrix was generated to analyze the land cover change during the period. Gain, loss, total change, net change and swap were calculated in terms of area. Total pasture area decreased but continues the largest land cover of the São Paulo State; with 79.5% of persistence in the area. Main changes were from losses of pastures and gains in agriculture. Most of the changes to pasture came from other non vegetated areas and grassland categories. These results demonstrated the relevance of pastures areas in land cover change dynamics to address land use policy and plan future land use scenarios.
Aggregating the results of benevolent and aggressive models by the CRITIC method for ranking of decision-making units: A case study on seven biomass fuel briquettes generated from agricultural waste
Authors: Wichapa Narong , Khokhajaikiat Porntep , Chaiphet Kumpanat
Published: November 2020

The ranking of decision-making units (DMUs) is one of the main issues in data envelopment analysis (DEA). Hence, many different ranking models have been proposed. However, each of these ranking models may produce different ranking results for similar problems. Therefore, it is wise to try different ranking models and aggregate the results of each ranking model that provides more reliable results in solving the ranking problems. In this paper, a novel ranking method (Aggregating the results of aggressive and benevolent models) based on the CRITIC method is proposed. To prove the applicability of the proposed ranking method, it is examined in three numerical examples, six nursing homes, fourteen international passenger airlines and seven biomass materials for processing into fuel briquettes. First, benevolent and aggressive models were used to calculate the efficiency rating for each DMU. As a result, the decision matrix was generated. In the decision matrix, the results of benevolent and aggressive models were viewed as criteria and DMUs were viewed as alternatives. Then, the weights of each criterion were generated by the CRITIC method. Finally, each DMU was ranked. In a comparative analysis, the proposed method can lead to achieving a more reliable decision than the method which is based on a stand-alone method.
ARAS-FUCOM approach for VPAF fighter aircraft selection
Authors: Hoan Pham Van , Ha Yonghoon
Published: November 2020

Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods are systematical science projects to help decision-makers reach accurate decisions. Applying MCDM methods in the military is important because accurate decision making is the deciding factor for success and can reduce expenditure and increase defense capability. The full consistency method (FUCOM), one of the methods in the MCDM group, has many advantages, and its results are reliable. This paper aims to evaluate and select an appropriate fighter aircraft for Vietnam People’s Air Force. Using FUCOM as a decision-making process, we find the final weight values of criteria and apply the additive ratio assessment (ARAS) method to derive the final ranking of alternatives to comply with criteria. Sensitivity analysis is conducted and the result is compared with the weighted product method to substantiate the sturdiness of the proposed method. The results show the Su-35 as the best available solution.
The seismic performance of steel encased reinforced concrete bridge piles
Authors: Park R. J. T. , Priestley M. J. N. , Walpole W. R.
Published: November 2020

An experimental and theoretical investigation into the seismic performance of steel encased reinforced concrete bridge piles is described. Six test units were designed, constructed and tested under cyclic lateral displacement-controlled loading. The units had an outside diameter of 360 mm and a steel casing thickness of 5 mm. Variables included the axial load level, inclusion or exclusion of internal reinforcing cages, and the influence of the casing continuity at he critical flexural sections. Sound seismic performance was observed in all of the models and good agreement between predicted and observed ultimate behaviour was obtained.
Access to Justice voor 12- tot 16-jarigen bij niet-nakoming van de geneeskundige behandelingsovereenkomst?
Authors: Blanckenburg B. , Gerrits I.F.H.M. , Sombroek-van Doorm M.P.
Published: November 2020

Access to Justice voor 12- tot 16-jarigen bij niet-nakoming van de geneeskundige behandelingsovereenkomst?

Patiënten in de leeftijd van 12 tot 16 jaar moeten, naast hun ouders, op basis van de Wet op de Geneeskundige Behandelingsovereenkomst (WGBO) toestemming geven voor hun medische behandelingsovereenkomst. Maar dit houdt niet in dat de jeugdige tussen de 12 en 16 jaar een zelfstandige toegang tot de rechter toekomt in geval van niet-nakoming van de behandelingsovereenkomst. Is dit in overeenstemming met kinder- en mensenrechten?
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Uropathogens Isolated from Female Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in Duhok Province, Iraq
Authors: Naqid Ibrahim A , Hussein Nawfal R , Balatay Amer , Saeed Kurdistan A , Ahmed Hiba A
Published: November 2020

Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide. The study of bacterial uropathogens in a local area and their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents is required to determine empirical therapy. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the profile and antibiotic resistance patterns of bacteria, causing urinary infections isolated from female patients in Duhok province, Iraq. Methods: A total of 530 urine samples were collected from females clinically suspected of UTIs over three years between January 2017 and February 2020. The samples were inoculated directly on MacConkey and Blood agar media and then incubated aerobically for 24 h at 37°C. Samples that gave up colony counts of ≥ 105 CFU/mL were considered as positive growth. Purified colonies were identified through standard bacteriological tests, and their susceptibility to different antibiotics was determined using the Vitek-2 system. Results: Out of 530 urine samples, 450 (84.9%) contained Gram-negative bacteria, while the other 80 (15.1%) harbored Gram-positive bacteria. Escherichia coli was the most common uropathogenic isolate (58.5%), followed by K. pneumoniae (14.3%), Staphylococcus spp. (8.9%), P. mirabilis (6.6%), E. faecalis (3.2%), and S. agalactiae (3.02%). The majority of Gram-negative uropathogens were resistant to ampicillin, aztreonam, ceftriaxone, and cefepime and around 95% were sensitive to ertapenem and imipenem. Most Gram-positive isolates showed high resistance to benzylpenicillin, oxacillin, gentamicin, and erythromycin, and high susceptibility to linezolid, tigecycline, and nitrofurantoin. Conclusions: It was concluded from this study that E. coli is the predominant pathogen causing UTIs in female patients in Duhok province, Iraq. There were increasing antibiotic resistance rates, particularly to ampicillin, aztreonam, ceftriaxone, benzylpenicillin, and erythromycin. Therefore, empirical antibiotic therapy should be based on local sensitivity patterns rather than international guidelines.
Comparing Motor Control of the Lumbosacral Region and Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and Performance in Women with C-Section and Vaginal Birth
Authors: Rajabi-Shameli Elnaz , Sheikhhoseini Rahman , Akbari Kamrani Mahnaz
Published: November 2020

Background: Delivery is a physiological process that may cause neurophysiological changes in the lumbosacral region. Objectives: The current study aimed to compare motor control of the lumbosacral region and pelvic floor muscle strength and performance in women with C-section and vaginal birth. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 120 prim parous women referring to healthcare centers in Karaj (Iran) during 2019 are studied. The participants were selected using convenience sampling. The motor control of the lumbosacral region was examined by four clinical tests (standing bent, active straight leg raising, bent knee fall out, and knee lift abdominal test) using a pressure biofeedback unit. Muscle strength and performance were measured using the Oxford scoring system and the PFPI-20 questionnaire, respectively. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, and Chi-square tests. Statistical significance was considered when P value < 0.05. Results: Based on the standing bent test, a significant difference was found between those in vaginal delivery and C-section groups (P = 0.011). Also, the mean scores of muscular strengths (P = 0.009) and pelvic floor muscular function (P = 0.01) in the vaginal delivery group were significantly higher than the C-section group. Conclusions: the mean scores of pelvic floor motor control, pelvic floor muscular strength, and function in the C-section group were higher than those in the vaginal delivery group. This study demonstrated the necessity of postpartum pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, especially in vaginal delivery.
Effect of Hysterosalpingography (HSG) on Biochemical Pregnancy Rate in Women with Primary and Secondary Infertility
Authors: Sanei Sistani Sharareh , Dahmardeh Hamid , Hasanzadeh Roya , Farzaneh Farahnaz
Published: November 2020

Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a common diagnostic method that has therapeutic effects on fertility success. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of HSG on the biochemical pregnancy rate of women with primary and secondary infertility in patients referring to Ali-ibn Abitalib Hospital in Zahedan. Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed on 100 women with primary and secondary infertility referred to Ali-ibn Abitalib Hospital of Zahedan for performing HSG. Following performing the examinations, initial tests, and procedures, as well as ruling out acute pelvic infection by the expert gynecologist, the patients were referred to the radiologist for HSG. All patients in the study underwent HSG. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 21 software. Results: The mean age of patients in the study was 30.36 ± 5.25 years, and the mean duration of infertility was 4.81 ± 2.31 years. There was no significant relationship between the type of pregnancy and the outcome of pregnancy. There was no statistical relationship between age, abdominal surgery history, and HSG in both groups of women with spontaneous pregnancy or ovulation induction. There was a significant relationship between the mean duration of infertility and spontaneous pregnancy. Conclusions: The use of HSG as a therapeutic approach is not effective, but it could have therapeutic effects as a diagnostic method in women with early infertility.
An LBT Session with a Psychoanalyst Client
Authors: Li Arthur C. M. ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2020

In this LBT practicum, psychologist Arthur Li helps his psychoanalyst client to discover the synergy between LBT and psychoanalysis in exploring her relationship withher mother.
An LBT Session with a Client Going Through a Breakup
Authors: Lo Imi ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2020

In this practicum, Imi Lo helps her client who is confronting a recent breakup to key into her emotional reasoning, and to pinpoint a suppressed higher-order premise that has, for most of her adult life, stifled her potential for authentic happiness.
Purposes, Parts, and Persons
Authors: Smith Subrena E. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: November 2020

In her (2004) Varieties of Meaning, Ruth Millikan makes the claim that “no interesting theoretical line can be drawn” between biological purposes and intentional purposes. I argue that, contrary to her view, there are some interesting lines to be drawn. It is plausible that both intentions and the neural mechanisms that lie behind them have proper functions, but this does not license the inference that intentions are purposeful only because of their proper biological function. I use the proximate/ultimate distinction to argue that agents’ intentions are proximately purposeful, while their neural substrates are ultimately purposeful, and therefore that the former are not reducible to the latter, even if one adopts Millikan’s account of derived proper functions.
To Think in the Eye of the Storm
Authors: Sá Cavalcante Schuback Marcia ,   DePaul University
Published: November 2020

The article aims to reflect on the pandemic from the situatedness of being in the eye of the storm. It discusses the contagion between biological and digital viralization, and the politics and existential effects of the pandemic non-touching.
The All-Affected Principle Reconsidered
Authors: Rosenberg Jonas Hultin ,   Department of Philosophy, Florida State University
Published: November 2020

The all-affected principle, by which all those affected by the policies of the state ought to be included in the demos governing it, is often considered prima facie attractive but, upon closer examination, implausible. The main alternative, according to which all those and only those affected by possible consequences of possible decisions ought to be included in the demos, is equally implausible. I suggest a reformulated principle: the demos includes all those affected by foreseeable consequences of decisions that the state has legal authority and capacity to take. This avoids the problems of the standard version and the main alternative.
In the News
Authors: Free David
Published: November 2020

Welcome to the November 2020 issue of C&RL News. Aubrey Iglesias opens this month’s issue by discussing the importance of increasing inclusive participation in the profession in her The Way I See It essay “Stop, reflect, replace.”
An exchange could do you good: Hosting informal meetings to foster academic librarians’ work at nearby institutions
Authors: Gray Suzanne , Marino Bill , Hess Amanda Nichols , Wallis Beth
Published: November 2020

As academic librarians support students’ learning, they often neglect their own needs as learners due to time, cost, and resource constraints. However, the need to engage in learning opportunities, especially as instructional needs and technology options evolve, is critical to their success as professionals. Librarians may look for opportunities to learn by connecting with others at conferences, workshops, and webinars. While these formats provide meaningful opportunities for academic librarians to meet and learn from each other, they are often costly for both institutions and individuals, disconnected from work environments, and do not consider the contextual factors that influence librarians’ day-to-day jobs. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted both travel possibilities, and travel funding—in many cases, for the foreseeable future.
Constructing authority: Using the ACRL Framework to connect with underserved students
Authors: Foskey Andy , Roper Amanda
Published: November 2020

At the community college level, rethinking library instruction in light of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education often feels like a puzzle. But like many things we do at the library, it all comes back to helping our most vulnerable students. In this column, we outline our library’s outreach efforts to engage with two intersecting and underserved groups: returning adult students and students in the LGBTQ+ community. As job markets become more competitive, older adults are returning to community colleges in order to obtain degrees and earn credentials. As awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community increases, so does the need to provide supportive services for these students. At our library, engaging with the Framework provided an opportunity to design innovative instruction and programming.
Caries risk profile of preschool children in the City of Niš
Authors: Stojković Branislava , Igić Marija , Tričković-Janjić Olivera , Petrović Milica , Janošević Predrag , Jovanović Marija , Igić Ana
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Primary caries prevention from the earliest childhood has multiple significance. Its efficacy is largely conditioned by the knowledge of the caries risk profile of the subpopulation at risk, as an important prerequisite for developing effective strategies and measures for disease prevention and control. Aim: To assess the caries risk profile of preschool children in the City of Niš using a reduced computer Cariogram ® model. Material and methods: To realize the set objectives, a cross-sectional study was conducted, which included preschool children, aged 36-48 months, with permanent residence in the City of Niš since birth. The collection of data was done by interviewing mothers, and by the clinical examination of subjects. The caries risk profile of the subjects was performed using a reduced Cariogram ® model. Results: The study included 276 subjects of preschool age, mean age 41.28 ± 4.40 months. The highest percentage of subjects has a moderate caries risk, with an average of 50% chance of avoiding a new carious lesion in the future. In the assessed caries risk profile of children, the most vulnerable sectors are "susceptibility" (18%) and "bacteria" (14%), related to the use of fluoride by children of this age and their oral hygiene. The highest percentage of subjects belongs to the moderate caries risk group. Conclusion: According to the conducted study, insufficient exposure of teeth to fluoride and inadequate oral hygiene may be considered significant caries risk factors in preschool children, which should be considered when choosing measures and strategies for disease prevention and control. Also, it is necessary to reconsider the time of diagnostic examinations to reduce the prevalence of caries and its negative consequences at this age to a minimum.
Assessment of smile esthetics and various types of face profiles
Authors: Janošević Predrag , Janošević Mirjana , Perović Tatjana , Stojković Branislava , Stojanović Simona
Published: November 2020

Background: Imperfect smile and face profile is one of the main reasons why patients turn to orthodontists. Aim was to investigate if there is a difference in perception of smile and profile esthetics between the examined groups. Subjects and method: In conducted research, smiles of 21 persons (8 male and 13 female), 18 to 30 years old were evaluated by 15 orthodontists, 15 students of dentistry and 15 laypeople. They were to rate esthetics of every smile from 1 to 9 and choose just one main reason that impairs aesthetics. Orthodontists and laypeople should also evaluate male and female normal, bimaxillary prognathic and bimaxillary retrognathic profiles from 1 to 3. The most beautiful profile should be marked with number 3. Results: Although there was no statistically significant difference in the evaluation of smile esthetics among groups, laypeople gave the lowest evaluation. Apart from irregular position of certain teeth, all investigated groups emphasized different factors that impair smile esthetics. Orthodontists and laypeople marked bimaxillary prognathic male and female profile as less beautiful than the others. Conclusion: Because of the differences in perception of the smile aesthetics between orthodontists and laypeople, it is necessary to create a new diagnostic plan of treatment protocols that includes studies investigating laypeople perception of smile and facial esthetics.
Evaluation of management methods and techniques regarding quality improvement of Serbian organizations' business
Authors: Miletić Vuk , Jovanović Zoran , Pavić Žarko
Published: November 2020

The subject of this paper is how domestic organizations can ensure excellent business quality and sustainability in the market by implementing a systematic business concept in which management is recognized as a powerful process for achieving high business performance. The premise is that competent management is a prerequisite for creating quality organizations and achieving results of total business excellence by combining other factors. The research is aimed at identifying and evaluating the primary obstacles in improving the quality of business of Serbian organizations which are on the market at different levels and lengths, and identifying the elements needed for the intended improvement with a focus on the importance of using modern management methods and techniques in organizations with different management styles, as well as a lack of knowledge of the management staff. In order to establish an effective management system that drives the development of a quality and sustainable organization, it is necessary for the management to understand current business trends as well as to establish new values at all levels of business that will contribute to the achievement of success. To confirm the premise, the analysis method, the synthesis method, and the method of multiple comparisons and statistical test were used.
Testing the causality between Bitcoin price and the gold price in the global market prime by Granger's test
Authors: Dončić Sanja
Published: November 2020

The paper examines the existence of a causal relationship in Grangers' sense between the movement of Bitcoin prices and the price of gold at the global financial market, in order to answer the question whether it is possible to predict the movement of the Bitcoin price based on the movement of the price of gold in the world market, but also vice versa. The survey was conducted from January 1, 2019 to December 1, 2019. In the research was used the Granger causality test (1969). The research results show that historical data on the movement of gold prices in the world market cannot be used to predict the change in value and price movements of Bitcoin. On the other hand, the survey results indicate the possibility of a reliable application of the use of historical data on the movement of value and price of Bitcoin.
John Locke's philosophy of tolerance
Authors: Stepanov Radivoj
Published: November 2020

This paper is consisted of three parts: John Lock's biography, Lock's philosophy of tolerance and Contemporary meaning of tolerance. First part contains a condensed review of crucial moments in Lock's life, which directed him towards the philosophy of liberalism and tolerance. In second part this paper informs us about the basic postulates of Lock's philosophy of tolerance. Third part deals with contemporary understandings of tolerance and its legislative regulation in our country.
Moral community of living beings
Authors: Bogićević Čedomir
Published: November 2020

In this essay the author discusses philosophical and ethical issues of rights that belong to the living world of nature comparing them to the human rights; he establishes the premises for the organization of moral community of life as a requirement for the existence of the entire world of nature and sociability and on the basis of previous interventional value of every living being.
The ontological structure of constitution
Authors: Kubinjec Janko
Published: November 2020

The ontological development of law in the metaphysical sphere ends with the categories that are a subject of a separate part of the philosophy of law. The categories of constitutional law represent the beginning of ontological development in the empirical, positive sphere. Like certain categories pertaining to the separate part of the philosophy of law, which constitute a consistent logical system, all the categories of the constitutional law have to be in the same, logically consistent harmony. The constitutions were not based on the logical, consistent structure in the former legal practice. They were based on a tradition that made a common collection (catalogue) of the constitutional rights. A distinction between constitutional law and all other areas of positive law has to be clearly set. The constitutional law is made of constitutional principles, which do not have normative character, and which are the outcome of the proof of truth, while the remaining area of the positive law has normative character and is the outcome of legitimacy rule of reasoning.
The agreement of the parties on choosing the form of the criminal procedure
Authors: Brkić Snežana
Published: November 2020

In this paper the author analyzes the agreement of the parties, which constitutes a basis and a precondition for introducing the special simplified procedural forms. The paper pays special attention to the consent of the accused. The author points out the trend of consensus that establishes a new way of conduct, which is different from the classical understanding of the criminal procedure as a conflict of the opposing parties.
Tolstoj o advokatima
Authors: Fajfrić Željko
Published: November 2020

Unutar velike epohe ruskog realizma Lavu Nikolajeviču Tolstoju pripada izuzetno značajno mesto. To je vreme koje će biti obeleženo pojavom nihilizma, negacijom prošlosti, istorije, tradicije i željom (sasvim bezumnom) da se čovek postavi u pustinju, jednostavno da bude „tabula rasa". Tolstoj nije nikada pripadao ovoj struji iz jednostavnog razloga što je bio genije, ali to ne znači da nije ostavio izvesne tragove moralizatorskog anarhizma i nekoga oblika nihilizma koji se u kritikama često nazivao "zdravorazumskim". O Tolstoju je mnogo pisano. Međutim, malo je toga tačno kada se radi o njemu samome. Stoga nemojte verovati nijednom njegovom biografskom portretu, jer nijedan nije tačan. Tolstoj je suviše jedinstven u preobilnoj punoći svoje iskričave prirode. Deset godina nakon Tolstojeve smrti njegova će žena kazati: "Živela sam sa svojim mužem četrdeset osam godina, i nisam saznala kakav je on čovek". Leontjev će ga upoređivati sa hindu božanstvom: "Dve glave, četiri lica, šest ruku i sve - ogromno, i napravljeno od najdragocenijeg materijala". O takvom čoveku nije moguće pisati biografiju…
European Constitution: A significant step for the European integrations
Authors: Bataveljić Dragan
Published: November 2020

Suština evropskog Ustava je u pozivanju na sistem vrednosti i principa, koji dosežu do tradicionalnih evropskih korena. Danas Evropska unija, zbog pristupanja drugih država, stoji ponovo pred promenama koje zadiru duboko. Pošto su već u junu 2004. godine prve države Srednje i Istočne Evrope postale članice EU, važan je zadatak da se tako utvrdi sastav institucija i da se održi njihova sposobnost za rad.
Prilog misli o materijalnoj pravosnažnosti građanske presude
Authors: Vujović Arsenije
Published: November 2020

Pravosnažnost sudske presude ima veliki značaj za pravni poredak jedne države. Ona unosi sigurnost i izvjesnost u pravne odnose, sprečavajući da se vode parnice i u slučajevima kada su one već pravosnažno okončane. Inače, ne bi bilo kraja besmislenom parničenju stranaka, što bi dovelo do potpune nesigurnosti kada je u pitanju vršenje subjektivnih prava, a pravni položaj njihovih titulara bi bio neizvjestan.
Witness protection
Authors: Brkić Snežana
Published: November 2020

The main idea of this paper is that the witness protection is a subjective public right and is a result of protection of fundamental human rights. It is fundamental, public, individual, positive, directly relative and indirectly absolute right. Right to witness protection shall include the following rights: right to be notified of the right of protection; right to ask for or to waive the right of protection, right to refuse to give any personal data, statement or to answer the questions until the decision on the request for protection is rendered, right to appeal the decision, right to attorney, right of protection.
Novelties in the Civil Procedure of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Račić Ranka
Published: November 2020

Brčko District has its own, special courts, and its own laws, which differ from the laws of the entities. The Law on Civil Procedure of Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina was drafted and influenced by the Law on Civil Procedure of the Republic of Srpska and Law on Civil Procedure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the Law on Civil Procedure of Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina has introduced many novelties which arc listed in this paper, through the systematization of the law. Differences are remarkable and consist of different regulation of the procedural efficiency, introduction of the court of appeal, different regulation of principles of discussion and investigation, incorporation of the trial before one judge in the court of first instance, lack of the court's obligation to teach ignorant party. There are major discrepancies in the preparation of main hearings and main hearings, in the mediation procedure and structure and nature of the legal remedies.