bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement Effect on Normal and Nano Coated Wick Structure Heat Pipes-A Comparative Assessment
Authors: Prabu N. Manikanda , Nallusamy S. , Sureshkannan G.
Published: November 2020

Removal of heat generation is an important characteristic needs to be considered in electromechanical and electronic devices which improve the stability and feasibility of system. Despite numerous cooling methods, heat pipes are recent updating in research line. Heat pipes are one of the super conducting medium of heat energy and it is being used as an equipment to absorb more heat through phase change process of cooling medium circulated in it. It ensures the direct enhancement in heat transfer capacity and characteristics. Nowadays, improvement of the thermal performance in heat pipes getting up with various technologies, especially combination of heat pipe and Nano fluids. It has been experimentally practiced and various results are observed by previous researches that wick structure also a part of reason in improvement. The aim of this research work is to analyze the influence of wick material to improve heat transfer characteristics in heat pipes. In addition, combination of nano coated wick material with heat pipes is comparatively analyzed. From the final observed results it was found that, the best combination of wick material is supporting the better cooling requirements in electronic devices.
Implementation of 5G Communication Network for a Safe Operation of Autonomous and Conventional Ships
Authors: Ait Allal Abdelmoula , El Amrani Loubna , Haidine Abdelfatteh , Mansouri Khalifa , Youssfi Mohamed
Published: November 2020

The enhanced automation of the shipping industry has increased the demand of real data exchange. The ship-owners are looking more and more to optimize the operational cost of ship, to monitor remotely the cargo and to ensure a satisfactory level of safety and security, in compliance with the international maritime organization requirements. As per international convention for the safety of life at sea requirements, a conventional ship must carry a global maritime distress safety system, depending on the sea areas where it is operating. We assume that assuring a reliable communication service in the shipping industry is a challenging issue, in an era of internet of things and the need for a ship to be continuously connected to its ecosystem. This connectivity should be with a high data rate transmission. However, the future implementation of autonomous ship beside the existing conventional ship as an alternative for a sustainable maritime industry, requires the implementation of a reliable and cost-effective communication carrier, capable to transfer operational data on live basis from ship-to-ship and from ship-to-shore without interruption with a very low latency. To achieve this goal, we propose in this work, the implementation of 5G network as a maritime communication carrier, using unmanned aerial vehicle base stations, which are placed at optimum positions. This placement results in a maximization of uplink and downlink communication data rate, low latency and efficient optimization of transmission power. These make of 5G a potential maritime communication service carrier, capable to support the safe operation of deep-sea conventional vessels and the future deployment of autonomous ships.
Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Solution Using Enhanced Sine Cosine Optimization Algorithm with Selection Operator
Authors: Abdelmoumene Messaoudi
Published: November 2020

In this paper, the sine and cosine algorithm is enhanced (ESCA) by selecting the best elements of the group in the next iterations to reduce active power loss. The sine and cosine algorithm (SCA) converges to an optimal solution through the sinus and cosine-based mathematical relations and the destination or the best global element in each iteration. Also, it uses the current elements for generating new elements without keeping the elements that have a better solution in the next generations. In ESCA this problem is avoided by applying the selection operator for keeping the best elements to the next generation. This method improves the optimal solution and is obtained in most implementations of the algorithm, which reduces the disturbances in obtaining the optimal solution. Also, one of the parameters of the standard method is fixed to the normal one value for the performance improvement of the algorithm. This method has been applied to a typical power network such as IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 118-bus in order to reduce the active power loss, reduce the power loss with the voltage deviation and with the stability of the voltage. Finally, this method proved effective than the standard method and with the previously applied metaheuristic methods.
Compositional and Structural Deficiencies Causing Failure of Local Fire Assaying Crucibles in Ghana
Authors: Hou Yongdan , Gbologah Lemuel , Asante Derrick Boateng , Kwawukume Parpah Senanu
Published: November 2020

Locally produced crucibles in Ghana experience dimensional failures during fire assaying of ores, therefore, even with a higher cost, imported crucibles are still the most preferred choice by laboratories in Ghana because of the stable performance of up to three cycles. Assay crucibles of locally manufactured, imported and theoretically composed were sampled and analysed via reverse engineering to identify factors that are attributed to the failure during use. Field investigation and compositional, physical and structural investigations were carried out using XRD, water boiling and SEM-EDS analyses, respectively. The results indicated that failure of the local crucible can be attributed to low mullite phase in both content and planes, which could ease the crack development and enhance the thermal stability of the crucible; non converted quartz into cristobalite, which stabilises the volume expansion coefficient during the fire assaying cycles; excess quartz content and absence of alumina content weakened the corrosion resistance against attack from the basic flux of litharge; and high porosity, allowed penetration of molten charge into the structure of crucible, leading to the dissolution of free silica content into the charge and causing structural failure. To overcome such deficiencies, higher firing temperature (~1240 °C), extra soaking time, and blending of high alumina contained clay/minerals were suggested.
Retrofitting of Cracked and Damaged Walls of Historical Buildings with Reinforced Concrete Materials
Authors: Liao Jing Song
Published: November 2020

The historical building which can reflect the local history and culture of a city is the wealth of all mankind, but after the baptism of time, the historical building has been damaged by nature or man. In order to preserve the historical buildings and the culture contained therein, the damaged historical buildings need to be reinforced and restored. In this study, ABAQUS finite element software was used to simulate and analyze the reinforcement and repair effects of four kinds of damage states (mild damage, moderate damage, severe damage, and nearly collapse) of historical building walls caused by reinforced mesh cement. The results showed that in the case of mild damage, moderate damage and severe damage, the ultimate load displacement of the wall was raised in different degrees (the ultimate load and displacement were 200 kN and 4 mm respectively in case of mild damage and were 400 kN and 8 mm respectively after reinforcement; the ultimate load and displacement were 210 kN and 4 mm respectively in case of moderate damage and were 400 kN and 6 mm respectively after reinforcement; the ultimate load and displacement were 150 kN and 4 mm respectively in case of severe damage and were 375 kN and 7 mm respectively after reinforcement) and restored or even exceeded the performance of the wall without damage by using the reinforced mesh cement layer. In the nearly collapse wall, the ultimate load and displacement of the wall could be improved, but the performance of the wall could not be recovered as it was before being damaged (40 kN and 3 mm before reinforcement, and 165 kN and 6 mm after reinforcement). Reinforced reticulated concrete can be used to reinforce and repair historic buildings with mild, moderate and severe wall cracking, but it is not suitable for the reinforcement and restoration of cracked historical buildings which are nearly collapsing.
Real-Time Monitoring of Solar Modules Manufacturing
Authors: Tšukrejev Pavel , Kruuser Kaarel , Gorbachev Georgy , Karjust Kristo , Majak Jüri
Published: November 2020

One of the most important steps during manufacturing of solar modules is lamination. This paper focuses on monitoring of behavior of used encapsulant Ethylene/Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) and impact on overall quality of module during lamination. Monitoring is performed by employing external thermocouple sensor inside the lamination chamber as well as by. Real-time analysis of the results helps to predict the quality of final product in terms of ensuring lamination quality in real time and provides possibility to tune the process during manufacturing cycle to achieve the best result of encapsulant cross-linking.
Determination of heavy metals and selenium contents in fish meat sold at Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Alewy Almashhadany Dhary , Khalid Hawraz Sami , Ali Hoshyar Saadi
Published: November 2020

Food contamination with heavy metals may pose a serious threat to human health. Fishes are the most common seafood globally. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of heavy metals in different fishes sold in Erbil city markets. The targeted heavy metal elements were cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), selenium (Se), and zinc (Zn). Seventeen dorsal meat samples were digested and subjected to metal analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. Co, Mn, Cu and Se were detected in all samples, while cadmium was below the detectable level in all samples. The average concentrations of targeted trace elements were 0.03±0.016, 0.02±0.03, 0.07±0.08, 0.10±0.08, 0.03±0.03, and 2.90±3.33 mg/kg for cobalt, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, and zinc, respectively. Lead was only found in one sample (5.88%). On the contrary, mercury was detected in all samples but in low concentration (0.14±0.07). All detected heavy metals with specified permissible limits by FAO/WHO were significantly lower than the permissible limits. Based on detected levels of targeted heavy metals, consumption of such fish has no potential risks to human.
The implementation of the five keys to safer food in campus cafeterias and the effects on Escherichia coli contamination
Authors: Susanna Dewi , Kusuma Aria , Mairani Tiara , Fitria Lassie
Published: November 2020

The World Health Organization developed five keys to safer food’s guidelines. This study aimed to determine the relationships between food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to the guideline and Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination of food served at campus cafeterias. This cross-sectional study was carried out by interviewing 98 food handlers selling food and by testing samples for E. coli. The dependent variable was E. coli contamination, while the independent variables were the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of food handlers based on the guideline. Each independent variable had five sub-variables that corresponded to the guideline. The data were analyzed using chisquare and logistic regression tests. The results showed that food handlers’ knowledge of cooking food thoroughly was significantly related to E. coli contamination (P=0.54 [P<0.05]; OR=2.990;95%CI:1.093– 8.180). Furthermore, the food handlers’ attitudes toward cooking food thoroughly were related to E. coli contamination (P=0.58 [P<0.05]; OR=0.385;95%CI:0.157– 0.944). There were two factors related to E. coli contamination: the food handlers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward the third key of the five keys to food safety.
Metalliferous content of drinking water and sediments in storage tanks of some schools in Erbil city, Iraq
Authors: Khalid Hawraz Sami , Ali Hoshyar Saadi , Almashhadany Dhary
Published: November 2020

The present study was conducted to evaluate the quality of drinking water in randomly selected schools in Erbil city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The water quality indices such as the Heavy metal Pollution Index (HPI) and Heavy metal Evaluation Index (HEI) were applied to characterize water quality. Eighteen schools were incorporated and sampled for their water storage tanks available to students. Water samples and sediment samples from tanks floor were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer for the determination of twenty-two metal elements. In drinking water samples, all detected metals did not exceed the permissible limits of the World Health Organization. The results of this study showed that the average values of HPI and HEI for As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, and Zn were 54.442 and 0.221, respectively. According to data of the water quality indices, the schools drinking water quality are good and suitable for drinking in terms of heavy metals. However, sediments samples contained high concentrations of all elements including the toxic heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, and Pb). Re-suspension of sediments into water column after refilling storage tanks can pose a serious threat to students drinking water from such vessels. It is therefore recommended that proper storage tanks are provided to the schools accompanied by continuous sanitation and hygiene practice to mitigate the corrosion of tanks to avoid health risks of toxic metal
Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Breast
Authors: Mehta Maitrik , Shah Aastha , Shah Isha , Shah Rajal , Suryanarayan U
Published: November 2020

Plasma cell neoplasms consist of a range of disorders from Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to Multiple Myeloma. Solitary plasmacytomas are a part of this. Most commonly occur in bone. Extramedullary solitary plasmacytomas are extremely rare. Here we report a case of solitary plasmacytoma of breast which is extremely rare. The incidence is of the order of 0.01%. A fifty-year old postmenopausal female came to our Opd with the chief complaint of lump in lower inner quadrant of left breast since thirty to forty days. History and physical examination revealed a 3*3 cm firm, non tender palpable lump in upper medial quadrant of left breast. The biopsy revealed to be plasmacytoma. The immunohistochemistry was positive for markers like A full workup was done to rule out lesions in bone and any other site which included Complete Blood Count, Renal function test Serum Calcium, Peripheral Smear, Urine and Serum protein electrophoresis, Bone marrow Biopsy and Bone Biopsy, Skeletal Survey, Whole body PET CT. All these findings confirmed the diagnosis of Extraosseous Solitary Plasmacytoma of Left Breast. The treatment offered was Curative Radiotherapy to Left breast using conformal technique (3DCRT) to a total dose of 40 Gy in 20 fractions (2 Gy/#). The patient was examined weekly for any skin reaction or any other side effect. Dose constraints to organs at risk were kept well within the prescribed limits. After completion of treatment the patient is kept on monthly follow up. Physical examination and routine blood investigations are a part of routine follow up. Solitary plasmacytomas being extremely rare and when occur in soft tissues usually involve the upper aerodigestive tract and oral cavity. Primary involvement of breast in case of solitary plasmacytoma is extremely rare.
A National Study of Life-Sustaining Treatments in South Korea: What Factors Affect Decision-Making?
Authors: Park So-Youn , Lee Bomyee , Seon Jeong Yeon , Oh In-Hwan
Published: November 2020

Purpose This cross-sectional study investigated the status of life-sustaining treatment (LST) practices and identified characteristics and factors influencing decision-making practices.Materials and Methods The National Agency for Management of Life-sustaining Treatment retains records provided by doctors regarding patients subject to LST implementation. A total of 71,327 patients receiving LST were identified. We analyzed all nationally reported data between February 2018 and October 2019. Indicators such as the proportion of deaths, records for decision to terminate LST, implementation of LST records, and registration of Advance Statements on LST were analyzed.Results A total of 67,252 (94.3%) end-of life decisions were implemented in South Korea. The proportion of deaths preceded by a LST plan, non-self-determination LST decision, and any advance statements was 33.5% (23,891/71,327), 66.5% (47,436/71,327), and 1.2% (890/71,327), respectively. The logistic regression model revealed that self-determination to terminate LST was more frequent for men than for women and higher for those aged 30-69. Disability (odds ratio [OR], 0.59; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.56 to 0.61), living in non-metropolitan areas (OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.81 to 0.86), and disease comorbidity was independently associated with a low level of self-determination.Conclusion After the implementation of the new LST Act, about a third of patients in end-of-life process made decisions regarding their medical LST. However, family members still play a major role in LST decisions where the patient’s intention cannot be verified. Decisions related to LST are predominantly made when death is imminent. Thus, it is necessary to increase awareness of end-of-life LST decision-making among medical staff and the public.
Теорема Н. Н. Боголюбова для управляемой системы, связанной с вариационным неравенством
Authors: Tolstonogov Alexander Alexandrovich
Published: November 2020

Рассматривается задача минимизации интегрального функционала на решениях управляемой
системы, описываемой нелинейным дифференциальным уравнением в сепарабельном банаховом
пространстве и вариационным неравенством. Это вариационное неравенство определяет
гистерезисный оператор, входом которого является траектория управляемой системы, а выход содержится в правой части дифференциального уравнения, в ограничении на управление и в минимизируемом функционале. Ограничением на управление является многозначное отображение с замкнутыми, невыпуклыми значениями, а интегрант является функцией, невыпуклой по управлению. Наряду с исходной рассматривается задача минимизации интегрального функционала с овыпукленным по управлению интегрантом на решениях управляемой системы с овыпукленным ограничением на управление (релаксационная задача).
Под решением управляемой системы понимается тройка: выход гистерезисного оператора, траектория и управление. Установлена связь между исходной задачей минимизации и релаксационной задачей. Эта связь является аналогом классической теоремы Н. Н. Боголюбова в вариационном исчислении. Изучена также связь между решениями исходной управляемой системы и системы с овыпукленным ограничением на управление. Эту связь обычно называют релаксацией. Для конечномерного пространства доказано существование оптимального решения в релаксационной задаче оптимизации.
Библиография: 24 наименования.
О равномерном приближении интерполяционными многочленами Лагранжа по матрице узлов Якоби ${\mathcal L}_n^{(\alpha_n,\beta_n)}$ функций ограниченной вариации
Authors: Trynin Alexandr Yurevich
Published: November 2020

Пусть последовательности $\{\alpha_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$, $\{\beta_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$ удовлетворяют соотношениям $\alpha_n\in\mathbb{R}$, $\beta_n\in\mathbb{R}$, $\alpha_n=o(\sqrt{n/\ln n})$, $\beta_n=o(\sqrt{n/\ln n})$ при $n\to \infty $, а отрезок $[a,b]\subset (0,\pi)$ и функция $f\in C[a,b]$. Доопределим функцию $f$ до $F$ на отрезке $[0,\pi]$ ломаными так, чтобы она, оставаясь непрерывной, исчезала в окрестности концов отрезка $[0,\pi]$. Пусть также функция $f$ и пара последовательностей $\{\alpha_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$, $\{\beta_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$ связаны между собой условием равносходимости. Тогда для того чтобы классические интерполяционные процессы Лагранжа-Якоби $\mathcal{L}_n^{(\alpha_n,\beta_n)}(F,\cos\theta)$ равномерно по $\theta $ на $[a,b]$ аппроксимировали функцию $f\in C[a,b]$
достаточно ограниченности вариации функции $V^{b}_{a}(f)<\infty$ на отрезке $[a,b]$. В частности, если последовательности $\{\alpha_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$, $\{\beta_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty}$ ограничены, то для того чтобы классические интерполяционные процессы Лагранжа-Якоби $\mathcal{L}_n^{(\alpha_n,\beta_n)}(F,\cos\theta)$ равномерно по $\theta $ на $[a,b]$ аппроксимировали функцию $f\in C[a,b]$ достаточно ограниченности вариации функции, $V^{b}_{a}(f)<\infty$, на отрезке $[a,b]$.
Библиография: 42 наименования.
Seismic risk communication: let’s students show their own way
Authors: Piangiamore Giovanna , Falsaperla Susanna , Eva Elena , Musacchio Gemma
Published: November 2020

Risk communication has been playing an increasing role in modern society and in our lives. Normally framed to prompt reduction of vulnerability to hazards, it tackles issues ranging from prevention to preparedness and addresses a variety of stakeholders, each with a specific role within a community. However, the way to have the most effective risk communication in the long run is to engage young people: they seed the roots that shape future, increase the potential impact of risk mitigation and help build community resilience. This is the vision that drives the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) intervention in the field of seismic risk education. The “Are you taking too many risks?” was a school contest that INGV carried out for the schools involved in the risk communication campaign “Know your school: be safe!” of the project KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements) funded by the European Commission DG-ECHO. Students, within a framework of cooperative learning, were asked to develop risk communication tools, being their peers the target public. It was an experiment of public engagement in risk communication that allowed young people to express their point of view and the way they would discuss and approach risks. Cartoons, animated drawings, interviews, and videos showed the way students see risk mitigation, in the age of parkour. The details of each students’ product are a lesson learned to shape risk communication campaigns in the future.
Bank size as a source of competitive advantage of Chinese global systemically important banks
Authors: Markiewicz Magdalena
Published: November 2020

During the financial crisis in 2007–2009 banks all around the world suffered liquidity problems and were a subject to a system stability testing. The problems of large financial institutions, such as Bear Sterns, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, drew attention to the issue of financial liquidity more than ever in 2007. After the collapse of Lehman Brothers a question was raised about the stability and system security of the largest institutions in the financial system. Credit institutions recognised as systemically important, are distinguished by the enormous size of assets, which creates the risk of being too big to fail or too important to fail. The extent of links with other institutions on the market through various market segments makes them also too connected to fail.
Manggha – Feliks Jasieński. O mało znanym filmie Kazimierza Muchy
Authors: Krotowski Michał
Published: November 2020

Manggha (Feliks Jasieński) – on a little-known film by Kazimierz Mucha This article contains an analysis of an educational documentary film released in 1981 and directed by Kazimierz Mucha. The film is not accessible to a wider public, and a copy (not of the highest quality) is stored in the archive of the Wytwórnia Filmów Oświatowych (Educational Film Studio) in Łódź. However, this film is an interesting and unique example of the interest of Polish filmmaking in Japanese art. Despite what the title might suggest, this is not a biographical documentary. In it, only a few selected facts drawn from the life of Feliks Jasieński are presented, frequently interspersed with quotations. Above all, the makers of the film focused on a presentation of the collection of Japanese art gathered by Manggha (Jasieński’s artistic pseudonym), and also on its reception in Poland during Jasieński’s period of activity, that is at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Because it is a short film (this was surely a requirement imposed on the majority of educational films), the film refers to the abovementioned issues in a synthetic and incomplete fashion. Besides offering an analysis of the film, this article throws light on the somewhat forgotten figure of Jasieński and the Promethean ideas that he espoused of grafting several models drawn from Japanese culture on to Polish art, at a time when a broad Polish public encountered Japanese culture for the first time.
Integralna troska o chorego u kresu życia
Authors: Kochan Wojciech , Stala Józef
Published: November 2020

Przedstawiam Państwu publikację niezwykłą, powstałą dzięki zaangażowaniu ludzi dobrej woli i wielkich serc, zdeterminowanych, aby nieść pomoc osobom najbardziej potrzebującym. Integralna troska o chorego u kresu życia to książka, którą zdecydowanie warto zauważyć i dołączyć do lektur obowiązkowych, jest bowiem próbą odpowiedzi na potrzebę prezentacji tego rodzaju zagadnień w przestrzeni publicznej. Już sam tytuł sugeruje treści w niej zawarte, które – stwierdzam to jako lekarz – wciąż stanowią w społeczeństwie temat tabu. Choroby terminalne, opieka nad ludźmi u schyłku życia, odchodzenie i śmierć są najtrudniejszymi tematami dla większości z nas. Niniejsza publikacja to swoiste kompendium wiedzy przekazanej przez profesjonalistów – prelegentów konferencji, osoby, które przez zawód, zainteresowania, głęboką empatię lub zwykłą ludzką przyzwoitość odkryły w sobie imperatyw pomagania. Stanowi podsumowanie wpisanych już na stałe w uniwersytecki kalendarz cyklicznych konferencji „Opieka paliatywna i hospicyjna – medycyna, humanizm, wolontariat”, zazwyczaj odbywających się w październiku, z uwagi na obchodzony od kilkunastu lat właśnie w połowie października Światowy Dzień Hospicjum i Opieki Paliatywnej. Wydarzenie wpisuje się zatem w misję edukacyjną uwrażliwiającą społeczeństwo na los ludzi chorych i będących u kresu życia. Fragment Słowa wstępnego Rektora Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
An overview of the hydropower production potential in Bangladesh to meet the energy requirements
Authors: Islam Miskat Monirul , Ahmed Ashfaq , Rahman Md. Salman , Chowdhury Hemal , Chowdhury Tamal , Chowdhury Piyal , Sait Sadiq M. , Park Young-Kwon
Published: November 2020

Current environmental catastrophes generating from fossil fuel power generation has attracted the attention of energy planners to look for sustainable energy sources. Hydropower is one of the oldest energy sources that have been utilized all over the world to generate electricity, especially in remote areas. Being one of the most densely populated countries, the majority of power demand is fulfilled from fossil fuel. Despite having lots of rivers, Bangladesh has not explored its true potential. So, this paper presents a comprehensive review of the current hydropower potential in Bangladesh. Locations having hydropower potential is evaluated. Different technologies used for hydropower generation have been reviewed. Moreover, global hydropower potential has also been discussed in this study. Based on the economic and environmental study, it is found that small scale hydropower is most feasible in Bangladesh to provide sustainable energy. With a reasonable flow rate, 232 rivers of Bangladesh can be utilized small scale hydropower generation as well as ensuring energy security for remote people. The current study is believed to provide useful information in advancing the generation of hydropower based electricity in Bangladesh.
Short-Term Load Forecasting of Power System Based on Improved BP Neural Network
Authors: Li Sufen
Published: November 2020

Power system load is a stochastic and non-stationary process. Due to the influence of various factors, some bad data may exist in the load observation value. These data are mixed into the normal load data to participate in the training of neural network, which seriously affects the accuracy of load forecasting. Short-term load forecasting is the basis of power system operation and analysis, improving the precision of load forecasting is an important means to ensure the scientific decision-making of power system optimization. In order to improve the precision of short term load forecasting in power system, a short-term load forecasting model based on genetic algorithm is proposed to optimize BP neural network. Firstly, using genetic algorithm to optimize the initial weights and thresholds of BP neural network to improve the prediction accuracy of BP neural network; Through the comparison and analysis before and after the model optimization, the experimental results with smaller prediction error were obtained. The simulation results show that the short-term load forecasting model established by this method has faster convergence rate and higher prediction precision.
Selection of training methods in systems dedicated to detection of chemical hazards
Authors: Dobrowolska-Opała Magdalena , Gudzbeler Grzegorz
Published: November 2020

The paper presents the process of training methods’ selection in systems dedicated to detection of chemical hazards. By examining most common training methods used in detection systems, authors indicates which of them are the most relevant to hazardous chemical substance detection systems, assuming that basic efforts focus on the system as the whole (mainly on detection components) rather than the training module. Furthermore, the indicated methods are characterized in detail and combined with overall utility and economic analysis related to the dimension of the resources involved in the work on the entire project (by the example of the EU-SENSE project). In order to study the training methods and the factors influencing their choice, two research methods were used: (1) in-depth analysis of the literature on the subject of training tools in the field of crisis management and IT solutions, and (2) the case study of the EU-SENSE project (its training module).
Joint Action of Two Pesticides and an Oxidase Inhibitor on The Snail Lymnaea Acuminata
Authors: Dr. Archana Dixit and Dr. Surya Prakash Mishra
Published: November 2020

Studies were conducted on synergism between an Organophosphate, Nuvan (dichlorvos) mixed with a
carbamate, Sevin (carbaryl) in a 1:46 ratio against the snail Lymnaea acuminata. It was found that Sevin
enhances the activity of Nuvan and thus the LC values ( LC10, LC50, LC90 ) obtained from this mixture were
low as compared to Nuvan or Sevin alone. The acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition was higher in case of
Nuvan + Sevin (16.17%) as compared to Nuvan or Sevin (34.7% , 69.1%) alone. When Piperonyl Butoxide (PB),
a mixed function oxidase inhibitor was given with Nuvan and Sevin in a 1:46:5 ratio, the LC value decrease
still further. It appears that, in the tertiary mixture, while PB reduce the oxidative detoxification of Nuvan and
Sevin the carbamate may also be preventing the hydrolysis of Nuvan may tertiary mixture lethal than of its
components.
Linguistic Deviation in Business Advertisements
Authors: Yaghubyan Marine
Published: November 2020

Advertising can be regarded as a means of persuading consumers to take action with respect to products, ideas or services. It is a complex phenomenon because it involves two interacting processes, namely, communication and persuasion, and both processes are many-faceted. When advertisers intend to make the advertisement language creative and inventive, they use language different from the linguistic norm. Being unconventional, the advertisements which adopt deviation can give the readers unexpected surprise and make a strong impression on their mind. This kind of language phenomenon is technically called linguistic deviation. Then based on some scholars’ classifications, the author classifies different deviations in advertising (deviation of phonology, graphology, lexicon, and grammar) and illustrates each deviation with some typical examples.
Jeremy Corbyn’s Manipulative Tactics in His Manifesto Launch Speech
Authors: Hayrapetyan Zara
Published: November 2020

The present article is directed to explore, find out and interpret the manipulative intentions of Jeremy Corbyn in his pre-election manifesto launch speech in 2019. The aim of the present investigation lies in a careful and extensive study of manipulative techniques and tactics in the said article to be able to understand and interpret Mr. Corbyn’s hidden and covert intentions correctly and precisely. We used different linguistic methods for the analyses of the research, such as discourse analyses, linguo-stylistic, syntactic, and pragmatic methods of analysis. All these helped us to thoroughly analyse the manipulative tactics of Jeremy Corbyn in his manifesto.
The Historical Background of the King James Bible
Authors: Gasparyan Seda
Published: November 2020

The present article aims to investigate the historical and religious circumstances which incited King James to initiate and start the translation of the Holy Script anew though two other versions of the Bible in English were already there. The stormy period England and the English Church were going through in mid-XVI century and the succession of Prince James VI of Scotland to throne (who became King James I of England) and his unfavorable attitude towards Protestantism made him conceive the idea of the necessity of creating a new English version of the Bible which will provide appropriate influence on the Church and keep it away from Calvinist views and ideas. Through the employment of the descriptive method, the author on the other hand tries to analyse the most prominent events and activities which preconditioned the creation of the new English version of the Bible, known as the King James Bible, which has long proved to be the best translation of the Bible in English.
Hizmet İçi Eğitim ve Verimlilik İlişkisi Üzerine Kavramsal Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: KILIÇ Fulya , TÜRKMEN Mevhibe
Published: November 2020

Günümüzün değişen ve gelişen ekonomik ve sosyal yapısı içerisinde rekabet avantajı elde etmek amacıyla işletmeler farklı arayışlara yönelmişlerdir. İşletmelerin başarıya ulaşabilmesi için kaynaklarını etkin ve verimli kullanması gerekmektedir. İşletmenin en önemli kaynaklarından biri çalışanlarıdır. Çalışanların geliştirilmesi ve verimliliğe katkı sağlama araçlarından biri de hizmet içi eğitimdir. Çalışanların hizmet içi eğitim yoluyla kazandıkları nitelikler, onların işteki verimliliklerini olumlu yönde etkilemektedir. Kavramsal bir değerlendirme yapılabilmesi için hizmet içi eğitim ve verimlilik arasındaki ilişkide rol oynayan değişkenler belirtilenmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu konudaki yazın incelendiğinde, hizmet içi eğitim ve verimlilik ilişkisinde motivasyon, iş tatmini, yeniliklerin kabulü, toplam kalite yönetimi, iş becerisi ve iş bilgisi, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği, yaratıcılık unsurları belirlenmiştir. Hizmet içi eğitim ve verimliliğe ilişkin geliştirilen bu model teorik bir temel oluşturmakta ve uygulamaya yönelik çalışmalara derinlik kazandıracağı düşünülmektedir.
A NEW CRYPTIC SPECIES OF BUSH FROG (AMPHIBIA: ANURA: Raorchestes) FROM THE SOUTHERN EASTERN GHATS, INDIA
Authors: Gowande Gaurang G. , Ganesh S.R. , Mirza Zeeshan A.
Published: November 2020

A new cryptic lineage of bush frogs of the genus Raorchestes from the understudied Eastern Ghats of India is described. Molecular phylogenetic reconstructions using mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene sequences suggest that the new species belongs to the Raorchestes charius clade, is sister to the allopatric R. charius of the Western Ghats and support the species-level distinctiveness of the lineage. The new species morphologically resembles R. charius from which it can be distinguished using the following characters: narrower head (HW/SVL 0.31 vs 0.34–0.36), wider inter upper eyelid (IUE/SVL 0.14–0.16 vs 0.11–0.13), greater maximum upper eyelid width (UEW/SVL 0.10–0.12 vs 0.06–0.09) and shorter thigh (TL/SVL 0.32–0.43 vs 0.44–0.51). Acoustic observations from the breeding males further corroborate the distinct specific status of the new species. The discovery of this new species of bush frog from an understudied landscape suggests that additional extensive surveys in the Eastern Ghats would yield several more amphibian lineages yet unknown to science.
A NEW SPECIES OF THE Pareas hamptoni COMPLEX (SQUAMATA, SERPENTES, PAREIDAE) FROM THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Authors: Ding Li , Chen Zening , Suwannapoom Chatmongkon , Nguyen Tan Van , Poyarkov Nikolay A. , Vogel Gernot
Published: November 2020

An investigation of the taxonomic status of Pareas hamptoni (Hampton's Slug snake) based on morphological and molecular data revealed a new distinct species from the Golden Triangle region (comprising parts of southern China, and adjacent Laos and Thailand). The new species is shown to be a sister species to P. hamptoni but can be separated from the latter by having 3–5 dorsal scale rows at midbody slightly keeled (vs 5–9 scales strongly keeled); a lower number of ventrals, 170–188 (vs 185–195); and a lower number of subcaudals, 67–91 (vs 91–99). The new species is currently known from northwestern Thailand, northern Laos, and the southern part of Yunnan Province in China at elevations of 1,160–2,280 m a.s.l. We suggest that the new species to be considered of Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN‘s Red List categories. Problems of taxonomy and actual distribution of the P. hamptoni complex are briefly discussed; our results show P. hamptoni is now reliably known only from Myanmar and Vietnam, but its occurrence in Yunnan Province of China is likely.
EFFICIENT BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION MANAGEMENT FOR VOIP CONCURRENT MULTIPATH TRANSFER
Authors: BANU J.FARITHA , RAMACHANDRAN V.
Published: November 2020

Concurrent Multipath Transfer distributes incoming traffic simultaneously between several paths to maximize network resource utilization and to improve quality of service. Voices over IP real time application is more sensitive to delay and requires bandwidth guarantee. In this paper, Efficient Bandwidth Estimation Management for VoIP Concurrent Multipath Transfer is proposed. The proposed technique estimates the bandwidth of each path from a group and selects multiple paths from SCTP multihoming association to transmit VoIP traffic with assured bandwidth guarantees. Simulation results are reported using Ns2 network simulator to show the efficiency of the proposed system.
AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF EPILEPSY EEG USING NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: VOLLALA SATYANARAYANA , GULLA KARNAKAR
Published: November 2020

The electroencephalogram (EEG) signal plays an important role in the diagnosis of epilepsy. The EEG recordings of the ambulatory recording systems generate very lengthy data and the detection of the epileptic activity requires a timeconsuming analysis of the entire length of the EEG data by an expert. The traditional methods of analysis being tedious, many automated diagnostic systems for epilepsy has emerged in recent years.This paper proposes a neural-network-based automated epileptic EEG detection system that uses approximate entropy (ApEn) as the input feature. ApEn is a statistical parameter that measures the predictability of the current amplitude values of a physiological signal based on its previous amplitude values. It is known that the value of the ApEn drops sharply during an epileptic seizure and this fact is used in the proposed system.Two different types of neural networks, namely, Elman and probabilistic neural networks are considered. ApEn is used for the first time in the proposed system for the detection of epilepsy using neural networks. It is shown that the overall accuracy values as high as 100% can be achieved by using the proposed system.
A counter measure to Black hole attack on AODVbased Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
Authors: Mandhata Subash Chandra , Patro S .N.
Published: November 2020

Security is a major threat and essential requirement for mobile Ad Hoc network. Due to its inherent characteristics, it has many consequent challenges, which needs to be taken care of. In this paper we analyse the black hole attack in MANET using AODV as its routing protocol. Black hole is a type of routing attack where a malicious node impersonates a destination node by sending deceived route reply packet to a source node that initiates a route discovery process. By doing this, the malicious node can deprive the traffic from the source node. We propose a solution that makes a modification in existing AODV routing protocol
Visualization of CAD and CAE Files using VTK and MFC
Authors: Nayak Mangesh
Published: November 2020

This software is capable of reading the file formats like - .OBJ, .WRL, .STL, .STEP, .IGES and
3D scenes can be rendered with an inclusion of the properties viz. applying variousLights,
Material Color, and Options for Solid, Wire frame, Points and Transparency viewing, Texture
Mapping, Transformation, Walkthrough, Cut Sections, Background color selection, Background and Base image selection, Markup features such as Sealing and Measurements, Different camera views, Parts selection and deletion, Copying the rendered object to the clipboard and enabling to view more than one models through multiple tabbed windows.Stereovision feature has been added to this software, which gives better 3D visual effect at lower cost. This software is also intended to incorporate ease of use and portability so that it can run on any low end workstation having windows operating system.
The Effects of Organizational Spirituality on Organizational Commitment and Happiness in MBA Expert Managers
Authors: Mahdavi Maryam , Mousavifard Fatemehsadat , Ayoubi Abdolhossein
Published: November 2020

This study aims at evaluating the effect of organizational commitment on organizational spirituality and happiness among MBA expert managers south of Iran; it is a descriptive correlational study. This study evaluated 338 participants based on complete count method; participants were MBA expert managers south of Iran. Data were gathered applying Hall and Edwards, organizational commitment Questionnaire of Mowdy, Porter & Steers and Oxford Happiness Test. Data were analysed by multi-variable linear regression analysis by simultaneous method by SPSS22. Findings indicate that there is a positive relationship between organizational spirituality and its components with organizational commitment and its three aspects and there is a positive relationship between organizational spirituality, happiness and its dimensions. Among different Aspects of organizational spirituality, awareness, instability, perception management and magnification could predict organizational commitment, and awareness, true acceptance and helplessness could predict variable of business managers’ happiness.
The Effect of the Electronic Disclosure System on Investment Decision of Companies Listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Al-Rashidi Waleed Khalid Shihab , Al-Khalidi Faris Abdulzahra Abdulhussin
Published: November 2020

The objective is to clarify the concept of electronic disclosure, the requirements for investment decision-making, the degree of variance between the levels of disclosure from one company to another, and finally, the effect of the level of electronic accounting disclosure on the investment decision of companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. The importance of this study is related to applied accounting, where the focus is on objective measurement by describing the practical application of the electronic accounting disclosure process for companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. To show the extent of the influence on the investment decision, the inductive approach was adopted. It was found that the electronic disclosure process decided by the Iraqi Stock Market Authority is insufficient to make a rational investment decision in these companies and that the disclosure index related to the share turnover rate records the highest significant value among the disclosure indicators that affect the investment decision, followed by the electronic disclosure of the book value, then the disclosure of the percentage of ownership in the company. Authenticity or value are represented in developing the scientific hypotheses and collecting the necessary data to verify the extent of their morale regarding the statement of the impact of electronic disclosure on the investment decision of the companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, then determining the appropriate methodology for conducting the applied study necessary to test the hypotheses and reach The results and generalizations of the study and finally, conducting appropriate statistical tests and analyzes using the statistical analysis program (SPSS.V23) until the conclusion of the results, which represents applied evidence of the extent of the impact of electronic disclosure on the investment decision of companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange.
The Role of Diffusion MRI in Rectum Cancer Staging and Evaluation of Neoadjuvan Treatment Efficiency
Authors: YILDIRIM MUSTAFA
Published: November 2020

The correct staging of rectal cancer is very important for treatment. This study aims to show the contribution of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to staging, to predict tumor differentiation and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy response using DWI. The study con- sisted of 36 patients and 22 control groups. 12 patients who received neoadjuvant therapy were evaluated before and after treatment. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and DWI were performed to all patients and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps were obtained. The findings were compared with histopathological results. T staging accuracy was 72.2% on MRI. N staging accuracy rate was 75% on the T2 sequence and 72.2% on DWI. Tumoral rectal ADC values were significantly decreased compared to the normal rectal wall (p< 0.001). Mean T3 and T4 (extramural) ADC values were significantly decreased compared to the T2 stage (intramural) ADC values (p< 0.001). ADC and relative ADC (lymph node / primary tumor ADC) values of the metastatic lymph nodes were signifi- cantly decreased compared to benign lymph nodes (p< 0.001). According to the ADC cut point, N staging accuracy was found to be 83%. The ADC values of the low differentiated group were significantly decreased compared to the moderately and well-differentiated group (p< 0.011). In the control MRI of patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy, the ADC increase in the group that responded well to the treatment was significantly higher than the group with partial response (p <0.004). As a result, DWI and ADC are useful for preoperative rectum cancer evaluation. Keywords: Rectum cancer, Staging, Diffusion MRI
Gemcitabine, Oxaliplatin and Paclitaxel (GemPOx) in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors After High Dose Chemotherapy, A Retrospective Single-Center Experience
Authors: ACAR RAMAZAN
Published: November 2020

Germ cell tumors are chemosensitive tumors, and patients with metastatic germ cell tumors can be cured even in the metastatic setting. There are limited treatment options for the patients who have refractory or recurrent disease after high dose chemotherapy (HDCT) with autologous stem cell transplantation. We aimed to show real-life data on health outcomes in adult patients with recurrent or refractory germ cell tumor who received the gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and paclitaxel (GemPOx) combination regimen.We analyzed the data of 33 patients receiving GemPOx regimen after HDCT in our department between January 2016 and January 2020. Primary objectives were overall response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), and progression-free survival (PFS). The mean age of the study group was 31.5 ± 8.2 years. Of the 33 patients, 27 (81.8%) were men. The median OS and PFS were 16 months (95% CI: 7.33-24.7) and 10 months (95% CI: 5.1-14.9), respectively. The one-year OS and PFS were 65.7% and 40%, respectively. ORR was 42.4%. Toxicity was managable.Our study demonstrates acceptable safety and efficacy of GemPOx regimen for relapsed refractory patients with germ cell tumors. GemPOx remains one of the best determined systemic treatment options for progressive germ cell tumors patients after HDCT. Keywords: Gemcitabine, Oxaliplatin, Paclitaxel, Germ cell tumors, High dose chemotherapy