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Violence as Communication: A Study of Propaganda of the Deed under Nepal's Maoist Rebellion
Authors: Aryal Kundan
Published: January 2021

The study focuses on the communication strategy of an insurgent group. It explores and critiques the acts of violence aimed at creating terror employed by the then Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) during the 10-year-long "People's War" in Nepal. In course of exploring information and communication system maintained by the party and its outreach strategy during the insurgency, the research outlines the features of the then CPN (Maoist) regarding the communication during the period. The process and tools of internal as well as external communication used by a clandestine organization thus become the major study of the work. The study is based on the literature published by the party and interviews with the Maoist leaders. It reveals a well-functioned communication system was its lifeline of the rebel. The mode of the dissemination of favourable message was mainly based on the violence; they use the term red terror.
Croatian Post-Socialist Transition or Transformation
Authors: Jambrač Josip
Published: January 2021

The article analyses some constitutional changes and social phenomena over thirty years of transition and transformation of the economy and society in Croatia. The findings point at very frequent radical changes in key institutions and the tendency to believe that problems can be solved via formal legislative approach. Most of Croatia’s main problems (political and societal) arise from the wrong choice and performance of democratic and market institutions and understanding of integrations. The adopted legislation has not provided for predictability, Preliability, or system stability in key areas of human interaction. The findings indicate an ambivalent attitude of the actors towards the state, the political system, and the rule of law. After three decades of transition and transformation, the failure of the established model of political governance is visible. In order to
change the model of political governance, there must be an agreement about the political role model and the consensus about the fundamental values of society.
MEMBENTUK AKHLAK DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0 DENGAN PERAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Febrianto Arip , Shalikhah Norma Dewi
Published: January 2021

AbstractAdvances in science and technology entering the millennial era of industrial revolution 4.0 can be enjoyed by mankind. But onthe other hand,  the advancement of science and technology also has a negative impact on many people, especially in today's millennial era   which is very closely related to morality.. Many of the phenomena that occur in society are related to morality. Mislanya case of a student challenging his teacher's fight, the student who is the teacher and there is a case of a student reporting his teacher because of a sepal problem, this is an inappropriate and inappropriate thing to do. The purpose of this research is to find out the role of islamic religious education in shaping morality in the millennial era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The research method uses literature studies by collecting data from documentation using descriptive-analysis methods. Islamic  religious education takes a very important role in addressing  the problem that is happening  at this  time.  In the context of globalization  in the millennial era,education in Indonesia needs to get used to children to understand the existence of the nation in relation to the existence of other nations and all the problems of theworld. Keywords: Morality, Industrial Revolution 4.0,  Islamic Religious Education
MODEL FLIPPED CLASSROOM BERBASIS LIVING VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAM SEBAGAI PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Komalasari Mahilda Dea , Apriani An-Nisa
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the potential of the flipped classroom model based on living values education program to strengthen the character education of elementary school students. This research is a literature study using a qualitative descriptive approach by examining journals related to flipped classrooms and journals related to the living values education program. The results of these literature reviews will be used to identify the potential of a flipped classroom model based on a living values education program as a strengthening of character education for elementary school students. Sources of research data are secondary data sources. Data analysis in this literature review is content analysis. The results of this study indicate the potential for a flipped classroom model based on living values education program to strengthen the character education of elementary school students.
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA FLASH CARD: STUDI EKSPERIMENTAL UNTUK KETERAMPILAN BERHITUNG SISWA
Authors: Maulidah Riswana , Satianingsih Rarasaning , Yustitia Via
Published: January 2021

Counting skills are an important aspect in learning mathematics. Lack of varied use of media counting in learning, makes students experience boredom in the teaching and learning process. Flash card media is one of the media used to encourage creativity and improve student understanding such as math skills. This study aims to determine whether the average numeracy skills of third grade students in material operations taught by using flash card media is better than students who do not use media at SDN Kebondalem Mojosari, academic year 2019/2020. This research is a quantitative study of experimental design quasi type. Design used is the Posttest-Only Control Design. The study population was all students of SDN Kebondalem Mojosari. Samples were taken by simple random sampling technique so that the class III-A (experimental class) and III-B (control class). Data collection techniques used were tests with instruments consisting of 15 items. Data analysis techniques using the normality test, homogeneity test, balance test, and t test with SPSS 16 assisted. The results showed that the average numeracy skills of third grade students in material operations taught by using flash card media were significantly better than students who did not use media.
Modelo 3-3-1 con neutrinos derechos, implentado en SARAH y SPheno
Authors: Tapia A. , Benavides R.
Published: January 2021

En este trabajo, se presenta por primera vez la implementación del modelo 3-3-1 con neutrinos derechos sin cargas eléctricas exóticas en el paquete SARAH del programa MATHEMATICA, y se muestra como reproduce de manera correcta los resultados analíticos del modelo. Como prueba de ello, se presenta las matrices de masa  para los sectores de quarks, donde se ha usado un sector de Higgs con tres tripletes escalares. Luego, usando el programa SPheno, se realiza un análisis numérico de las salidas analíticas obtenidas con SARAH; esto con el objetivo de determinar si el modelo con tres tripletes genera los valores de masas de todos los quarks adecuadamente al compararlos con los aceptados en la literatura. Esta implementación es presentada de manera didáctica y accesible a estudiantes que estén interesados en este campo de la física.
Ángel Anguiano, director del observatorio astronómico nacional de chapultepec y la construcción social en torno a la observación del tránsito de venus por enfrente del disco solar en 1882
Authors: Zueck S.
Published: January 2021

La investigación examina la gestión del ingeniero civil y arquitecto Ángel Anguiano, director de la agencia estatal el Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Chapultepec, quien durante el periodo presidencial del General Manuel González Flores, obtuvo considerables recursos económicos para modernizar el observatorio e insertarlo en la comunidad científica internacional para resolver problemas de frontera.Mostramos que, a la par de haber sido contratado para contribuir en un mapa más preciso de la república mexicana, persuadió a la burocracia gonzalista para que patrocinaran su participación en la colaboración internacional en torno a la observación del tránsito de Venus por enfrente del disco solar en 1882 y calcular la distancia de la Tierra al Sol.Revelamos su habilidad para negociar con los funcionarios públicos la compra de modernos instrumentos ópticos, y su liderazgo para organizar delegaciones nacionales y diplomáticas a fin de albergar una comisión francesa.Las fuentes primarias de información las obtuvimos en documentos oficiales nacionales y franceses que evidencian el establecimiento de redes científicas capitalizadas rápidamente. Demostramos que la participación del Observatorio Astronómico Nacional se debió a que Ángel Anguiano ansiaba pertenecer al selecto círculo intelectual de la astronomía internacional para incursionar en las nuevas rutas de la astronomía propuestas por el grupo hegemónico francés, y no a una política científica de estado.
Nancy Cartwright: Una introducción a su filosofía de la ciencia
Authors: Rodríguez-Yáñez A. , Aboites V. , Rionda L.-M.
Published: January 2021

En este artículo se presenta una breve introducción a la filosofía de la ciencia de Nancy Cartwright, esto a partir de una crítica y análisis físico y filosófico de varias de sus publicaciones, en particular “How the Laws of Physics Lie” [1] y “The Dappled World: A Study of the Boundaries of Science” [2]. Nancy Cartwright es conocida por lo original y controversial de muchas de sus posturas filosóficas; en especial sus ideas sobre leyes, verdad y modelos han logrado que estos temas sean nuevamente estudiados y analizados por muchos otros filósofos. Para explicar sus ideas, Cartwright hace uso de diferentes conceptos, algunos novedosos y otros no tanto, pero redefinidos con un sentido específico, por ejemplo; máquinas nomológicas, capacidad, leyes ceteris paribus, entre otros. Cartwright considera que ninguna teoría puede ser universal ni fundamental, éstas solo pueden ser probablemente verdaderas y aplicables en un rango determinado bajo ciertas circunstancias y condiciones.  Su filosofía se centra en la idea de que el mundo está regido por un conjunto de leyes ceteris paribus, es decir leyes que solo funcionan bajo condiciones específicas y en un determinado dominio, y por lo tanto ninguna ley puede ser considerada como universal.  Esto en contraste con el fundamentalismo científico aceptado por algunos científicos que creen en la existencia de una sola ley fundamental, o un conjunto de leyes fundamentales y universales, capaces de explicar y predecir todos los fenómenos que existen en la naturaleza, en donde por fenómeno se entiende un hecho o acontecimiento de la naturaleza. Es sabido que los fundamentalistas creen que la historia de la ciencia y el conocimiento científico proporciona una gran variedad de resultados que confirman la existencia de leyes fundamentales. Este es el fundamentalismo que Cartwright combate y sus argumentos principales son aquí discutidos. Así mismo, se expone el uso y significado de términos particularmente controversiales en la filosofía de la ciencia de Cartwright como el concepto de capacidad, el cual ha sido examinado por muchos filósofos contemporáneos. Asimismo, Cartwright sostiene que no todo lo que sucede en el mundo puede ser explicado por leyes, sino solo aquellas cosas para las cuales existen modelos, sus argumentos son expuestos y discutidos, así como su planteamiento de que los modelos son planos para la creación de máquinas nomológicas. Finalmente se considera el concepto de capacidad en la mecánica cuántica lo cual se hace a partir del análisis de la aplicación de la ecuación de Schrödinger.  Aparte del interés intrínseco de los autores por el tema, este artículo surgió debido a que muchas de las publicaciones de Cartwright no han sido traducidas al español, privando de este modo a académicos y jóvenes estudiantes de ciencia y filosofía del mundo hispanohablante de conocer las contribuciones de una de las más importantes filósofas de la ciencia contemporáneos.
La question du « réel et son double » dans les créations théâtrales au secondaire
Authors: Hamel Monique
Published: January 2021

Cet article traite de la question du « réel et son double » dans la création théâtrale au secondaire (2 e cycle); la pièce de théâtre et la représentation publique comme le double du réel et le personnage comme le double de son créateur, un double appréhendé, idéalisé, contesté, à l’opposé, désiré. Ce sont des signes à la fois référentiels et autoréférentiels. Comment la question du double se dégage-t-elle du travail de création et en quoi cela est-il significatif dans le cheminement de l’élève d’un point de vue éducatif, artistique ainsi que du point de vue du spectateur? Cette étude réalisée dans un contexte universitaire de 3 e cycle se fait à partir de l’analyse de contenu de trois créations théâtrales (textes, mises en situation, personnages, mise en scène et représentations) et d’une série d’entrevues semi-structurées avec six élèves devenus adultes (de 32 à 36 ans, soit de 16 à 20 ans après l’expérience vécue). Enfin, quel a été le sens profond de cette expérience de création théâtrale pour ces jeunes à l’aube de la vie adulte? Ultimement, il s’agit de comprendre que l’essence de cet apprentissage puisse se situer du côté de l’être, de l’existence même.
Roles of Theatre in Higher Education: Liberal Education and University Theatre Programs in Canada
Authors: Nichols Glen
Published: January 2021

I came to the question concerning the roles that our theatre and drama programs are playing in the lives of our students through several paths. First was the language of “professional” or “pre-professional” training that seeps into so many interactions with students, university administrators, and the public. This bothered me because the thousands of theatre and drama graduates every year are obviously not all working in the industry, so there seemed to be a disconnect between what many of our programs implicitly promise and the reality of employment. It bothered me because we often seem to speak out of both sides of our mouths, sometimes touting liberal education or liberal arts, depending on the moods at our institutions, while at other times marketing to potential students by hyping our industry star grads. It bothered me because I could find no analysis or actual research that examined any of the claims about our programs. Call this the “stick” path.
Dramaturgy For Digital Natives
Authors: Blum Justin A.
Published: January 2021

Many of the discussions with my fellow contributors to this Forum aptly identify ways in which liberal arts education in general, and theatre and drama curricula within the liberal arts in particular, are already providing university undergraduates with skills they will need for successful lives and careers in the twenty-first century. I’m more than happy to embrace the idea that our programs and departments should be better recognized by administrators and the public for the things we already do well. I would nevertheless advocate at least one important curricular reform that might be made to many of our programs in drama and theatre studies: dramaturgy, in the many places where it is not already the case, should be made part of the core of any university education in theatre and drama. Making this practice as integral to our curricula as courses in acting, directing, or design will not only help to prepare our students for the professional careers in the theatre that a small number of them will have, but will also provide invaluable skills for navigating a culture in which information technologies have left us all on the precipice of fundamental shifts in how we work, live, and come together to create political communities.
Master of All Domains? Constructively Aligning Theatre and Learning
Authors: Mckinnon James
Published: January 2021

In “How Do You Know They are Learning?” Thomas Reeves highlights a problem endemic in university education—one to which drama and theatre studies offers potential solutions. Reeves argues that although educational scholarship recognizes multiple learning domains, post-secondary instruction and assessment overwhelmingly focus on only one of them: the cognitive domain. The neglected learning domains include the affective (the domain of aesthetics, values, feeling, and caring), the psychomotor (the domain of perceptual skills and physical ability), and the conative (the domain of willpower and volition). Reeves laments that university courses typically privilege the cognitive, the domain of “knowing,” and even then they often emphasize low-end cognitive skills, such as remembering and understanding. The others, though equally important to lifelong success, are seldom engaged and rarely assessed.
“Pedant Needs More Paunch”: Reviving Robertson Davies’s Annotations from his Performance Copy of The Taming of the Shrew
Authors: Mckague Cathleen
Published: January 2021

Director Robertson Davies’s 1949 production of The Taming of the Shrew with the Peterborough Little Theatre won the Louis Jouvet Trophy for best direction at the Dominion Drama Festival in Toronto, garnering critical praise as the DDF’s first full-length Shakespearean play. Davies’s performance copy for this production has recently been discovered in his personal book collection, donated to Queen’s University’s W. D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library. Never previously examined or transcribed, this text incorporates director’s notes and critiques, music cues, blocking, omissions, and alterations, offering invaluable insights into Davies’s 1949 Elizabethan interpretation of this play.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LIPID PEROXIDATION ACTIVITY IN SUSPENSIONS OF CRYOPRESERVED CORD BLOOD NUCLEAR CELLS UNDER EXPOSURE TO ANTIOXIDANTS - MEMBRANOPROTECTORS WITH DIFFERENT ACTION MECHANISMS
Authors: Kalynychenko Tetiana , Anoshyna Militina  , Balan Valentyna  , Parubets Lidiia  , Yagovdik Maryna
Published: January 2021

An in-depth study of the oxidative homeostasis state into cell suspensions that contain hematopoietic stem cells is one of the key points for understanding ways to improve technologies for long-term storage of this material. Compounds with antioxidant action are considered promising additional cryoprotectants. Intensification of lipid peroxidation processes is one of the main factors causing disturbances in the barrier properties of cell membranes. Comparative analysis of changes in lipid peroxidation parameters during the cryopreservation-deconservation cycle showed that antioxidants-membrane protectors with different mechanisms of action (B-complex vitamins; α-lipoic acid, thiazotic acid morpholinium salt, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxy pyridine succinate) have similar features of a positive effect on the oxidative status of umbilical cord blood nuclear cell suspensions during cryopreservation. However, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxy pyridine succinate has a statistically significant advantage over α-lipoic acid and thiazotic acid morpholinium salt in terms of the conjugate formation dynamics during phospholipid peroxidation, which can be associated with its direct antioxidant effect.
Identifying Strategic Issues for Lecturer Development at the Ar-Raniry State Islamic University Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Ismail Safriadi , Patimah Siti , Fahri Jamal , Gani A. , Ahmad Faizuddin A.N.
Published: January 2021

Rapid external changes demanded that the Ar-Raniry State Islamic University in Banda Aceh, Indonesia reformulate a strategic plan for its lecturer development that is appropriate and relevant to the current time and situation. This study aims to explore the steps taken by the university in identifying strategic issues as guidelines for the formulation of its lecturer development strategy. Using the qualitative case study approach, the data for the current study were collected via semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Six informants from the university’s top management were purposively selected for the interviews. The interview data were then compared and analyzed with relevant document reviews to finally draw conclusions on the steps taken. The findings revealed that several strategic issues were considered to inform the steps taken in formulating a strategic plan to develop lecturer competency at the Ar-Raniry State Islamic University. The steps included revitalizing university management, improving university policy development, utilizing the paradigm of scientific development, and promoting local wisdom of Acehnese people.
Self-identification as a mechanism of personality identity formation
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Scienсes of Ukraine, Shekhovtsova V. A.
Published: January 2021

The article considers the process of self-identification as social progress. Theoretical researches of concepts of self-identification and identity are stated. The relationship of self-identification as a factor in the formation of personal identity is analyzed. The process of self-identification can be considered as a component of identification of a person with certain social groups, norms, values, traditions, religious dogmas, certain patterns of behavior and so on. Self-identification is a process of formation of personal identities, which includes the search for a certain identity as a model for personal development, identity formation or change its structure, the choice of certain values and qualities in the structure of the identity. Self-identification is a dynamic process of development of human self-consciousness, which is an important mechanism for the formation of personality. Through the concept of «identification» Freud defines the mechanisms of cognition and understanding of another person and social groups. Identification acts as a mechanism of personality development which consists in the unconscious identification of the subject with the object. Freud emphasizes that all types of identification are mechanisms of personality development. E. Erickson, characterizes the concept of self-identification through the concept of «identity». In turn, identity acts as an assimilated image of the individual in relation to the world around him. The concept of identity and self-identification is essentially plural, thanks to which it is actively applied to various aspects of modern reality. For a person whose originality and uniqueness are postulated from birth and by their own name and the right to show individual character traits, the concept of self-identification is extremely relevant. At the same time, the concept of «self-identification» is unstable and mobile, while acting as a leading and guiding self-concept of the person in the changing system of today. Self-identification is also an expression of the need to integrate certain values into the structure of personality, the desire to master certain knowledge and competencies. The process of self-identification includes identifying oneself with another person, social group, community of people, a certain pattern or image, defining oneself, one's social and moral guidelines, influencing one's own behavior and decisions. In this case, the individual must answer questions about their self-determination, place in life, their desires, goals and plans, opportunities, limitations, ideal image, and so on. The connection between self-identification and morality, on which the preservation of a certain identification status depends, should be taken into account here.
Effectiveness of Sensory Cognitive Program for Learning New Words among Students of the Faculties of Education Hantoub and Alhasahisa, University of Gezira, Sudan
Authors: Babikir Deiwa Makki , Mohammed Shennan Ahmed
Published: January 2021

The problem of this study starts from the way in which learners deal when they learn new words, which had led to their suffering when they try to remember it, the present study aimed to find out whether a sensory cognitive program designed by the researcher has an impact on the learning of new words. The study followed the experimental method. The study sample consisted of students of faculties of education / Hantoub and Alhasahisa in the University of Gezira, which was selected by random stratified technique. The Department of English Language was representative of the language Departments, while Chemistry / Biology Department were representative of the scientific departments, and geography / history department was representative of the arts departments. The sample size was (216) students for the two experimental and control groups. The sensory cognitive program was checked for reliability and validity by specialists before the experiment was run. The data was analyzed through the (SPSS) program. The main findings of the study are: The designed Sensory cognitive program has a positive impact on learning new words. There are also significant differences in the impact of the program due to gender (Females have benefited from the application of the program more than males), while there are no statistically significant differences in the impact of the program on learning new words due to the different kind of specializations (science or art). The results of this study might assist in planning for more effective educational and language learning programs. The most prominent recommendations of this study include the establishment of units in the various ministries of education to help in evaluating and developing strategies for learning foreign languages and take advantage of various scientific research conducted in this area of practice.
POTENTIALS OF INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND X-RAY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IN ASSESSING MINERAL COMPOSITION OF URINARY CONCREMENTS
Authors: Kolupayev S.M. , Bereznyak E.P.
Published: January 2021

This paper presents the results of the combined use of infrared spectroscopy and X-ray structural analysis in assessing the mineral composition of urinary concrement obtained during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in 34 patients with urolithiasis. Registration of infrared spectra was carried out by an IKS-29 (LOMO) infrared spectrophotometer in the spectral range 4000 - 400 cm-1. X-ray structural analysis was carried out by X-ray diffraction using an X-ray diffractometer DRON-4-07. The mineral composition of 22 (64,70%) urinary stone samples according to infrared spectroscopy data, fully corresponded to the data of X-ray structural analysis. Vevellite, hydroxylapatite and uric acid were identified in most stones. In 4 (11,76%) cases, this method did not allow us to identify the phosphate component in the composition of the concrements accurately. Among the mineral components, which had the same characteristics in the infrared spectrum and corresponded to calcium phosphate, during the X-ray structural analysis, hydroxyapatite was identified in 3 (8,82%) cases, and struvite in 1 (2,94%) sample. 8 (23,52%) samples of urinary concrements had an amorphous-crystalline structure, which in the infrared spectrum was characterized by absorption bands corresponding to vevellite. When X-ray diffraction analysis of these samples was carried out, undifferentiated areas in the form of a halo were determined on the diffractogram that pointed out the presence of an amorphous phase. The data obtained demonstrate the potential of using infrared spectroscopy as the first choice method in assessing the mineral composition of urinary stones. X-ray structural analysis can be recommended as a clarifying technique in order to identify the phosphate component of stones of a crystal structure, as well as in the case of detecting rare, atypical minerals.
PECULIARITIES OF NEUROCOGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PUPILS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MERITOCRATIC EDUCATION
Authors: Redka I. V. , Danilenko G. M. , Sotnikova-Malashkina Zh. V. , Mykhalchul O. Ya.
Published: January 2021

Psychological and physiological features of gifted schoolchildren in the context of the general tendency towards learning intensification and excessive use of technical means of learning determine their extreme sensitivity to the factors of the educational environment. The introduction of a meritocratic education system requires checking the compliance between the educational process organization and the psychological and physiological schoolchildren capabilities. This article describes the study on the comparison of neurocognitive processes of the secondary school pupils (10-11 years) in meritocratic (n = 60) and traditional (n = 26) educational systems based on the comparison of the relative spectral power of the electroencephalogram (EEG) frequency bands at rest state and cognitive load (mental arithmetic with subtraction). EEG potentials were led monopolarly from 21 locus according to the international system "10-20" using the average reference electrode. Artefact-free EEG datasets of 35–45 s length were registered and analyzed.

The common characteristics of EEG patterns taken from the schoolchildren at meritocratic education include a significantly higher proportion of alpha activity in the frontal cortex and beta-2 activity throughout the convex cerebral surface at rest and cognitive load. Mental arithmetic caused changes in all EEG frequency bands, mainly in the frontoparietal network in the condition under meritocratic education, while under traditional education the changes were mainly registered in the delta band in the temporal and parietal cerebral cortex. We have found out that schoolchildren in the meritocratic system are characterized by a higher level of cerebral functional maturity and demonstrate more mature activation patterns of cortical structures during the mental arithmetic testing. This indicates the beneficial developmental impact of meritocratic education.
CHANGES IN BEHAVIOURAL REACTIONS OF RATS FOLLOWING MODELLED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR CORRECTION WITH TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS MODULATORS
Authors: Yavtushenko I.V. , Levkov A.A. , Kostenko V.A.
Published: January 2021

This study aimed at investigating the effect of modulators of transcription factors NF-κB, AP-1 and Nrf2 on the behavioural responses of rats in the "Dark-light chamber" and "Open field" tests following the simulation of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study included 42 white Wistar male rats weighing 180-220 g, divided into 6 groups of 7 rats in each: the control group included the animals exposed to the above mentioned tests before TBI modelling and 3 – 7 days after it; as for the animals of other groups, for 7 days after TBI simulation they were given intraperitoneal injections of the following transcription factor modulators: ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate, an inhibitor of nuclear translocation NF-κB, was injected in a dose of 76 mg/kg; AP-1 SR 11302 inhibitor given in a dose of 1 mg/kg; Nrf2 inductors as dimethyl fumarate given in a dose of 15 mg/kg of a 10% dimethyl sulfoxide solution and epigallocatechin-3-gallate in a dose of 1 mg/kg as well as a water-soluble form of quercetin (corvitin), which acts as an NF-κB inhibitor and Nr inducer, in a dose of 100 mg / kg (10 mg / kg in terms of quercetin). Unlike the test animals, the rats of the control group were given intraperitoneal injections of 1 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution. It has been found out that during the first week following TBI simulation, the locomotor activity and psycho-emotional state of the rats were disturbed: the indicators of motor and exploratory activity, orienting reaction became deteriorated, anxiety and fear increased as well as the frequency of self-grooming actions. The use of inhibitors of transcription factors NF-κB (ammonium pyrolidindithiocarbamate) and AP-1 (SR 11302), Nrf2 inducers (dimethyl fumarate and epigallocatechin-3-gallate) and the water-soluble form of quercetin (corvitin) for the 1st week after TBI simulation improves motor performance and exploratory activity, orienting reaction, and reduces emotional anxiety and fear as well.
Leksem more
u poslovicama talijanskog jezika
Authors: Braović Plavša Mira
Published: January 2021

Rad se bavi analizom talijanskih poslovica koje sadržavaju
leksem more. Korpus obuhvaća ukupno 29 poslovica iz različitih izvora,
podijeljenih u četiri tematske grupe. Ponuđena su pojašnjenja njihova značenja,
hrvatski ekvivalenti, gdje je to bilo moguće, te stilska analiza. Doprinos ovog
rada je u tome što se, za razliku od dosadašnjih sličnih radova, on ne fokusira
na kontrastivnu analizu već pruža uvid u semantički opseg leksema more u talijanskom
jeziku. Važnost poznavanja dosega neke riječi preduvjet je njene pravilne
uporabe, dok je poznavanje poslovica i pozadinskih slika kojima su uvjetovane
temelj pravilne percepcije kulture u kojoj su nastale. Leksem more punoznačnica
je s glavnim i više izvedenih značenja koja se, uglavnom, prenose metonimijom i
metaforom, što potvrđuje široki opseg semantičkog polja riječi.
Samardžijini pogledi na hrvatski jezik u prvoj Jugoslaviji
Authors: Damjanović Stjepan
Published: January 2021

U utorak 19. veljače 2019. godine umro je u Zaprešiću kolega i prijatelj akademik Marko Samardžija, rodom iz Vođinaca, jedan od najboljih poznavatelja povijesti hrvatskoga standardnoga jezika, a kada je riječ o najnovijoj povijesti, dakle onoj u 20. i 21. stoljeću, može se mirno reći da to razdoblje nitko nije poznavao kao on. Jedna od najboljih njegovih knjiga zove se Hrvatski jezik i pravopis od ujedinjenja do kraja Banovine Hrvatske (1918. – 1941.), objavila ju je Školska knjiga 2012. godine i u njoj se nalaze sve bitne spoznaje o tome što se s hrvatskim jezikom događalo u prvoj Jugoslaviji i sve one, mada po naravi jezikoslovne i filološke, imaju svoju kulturološku i političku vrijednost. Moj pisani tekst jest dakle pregledni rad, pokušaj da iz Samardžijine knjige izvadim i ponudim najvažnije njegove misli.
Formal oscillatory distributions
Authors: Karabegov Alexander
Published: January 2021

The formal asymptotic expansion of an oscillatory integral whose phase function has one nondegenerate critical point is a formal distribution supported at the critical point which is applied to the amplitude. This formal distribution is called a formal oscillatory integral (FOI). We introduce the notion of a formal oscillatory distribution supported at a point. We prove that a formal distribution is given by some FOI if and only if it is an oscillatory distribution that has a certain nondegeneracy property. We also prove that a star product ⋆ on a Poisson manifold M is natural in the sense of Gutt and Rawnsley if and only if the formal distribution [Formula: see text] is oscillatory for every [Formula: see text].
Bit complexity of computing solutions for symmetric hyperbolic systems of PDEs with guaranteed precision
Authors: Selivanova Svetlana , Selivanov Victor
Published: January 2021

We establish upper bounds on bit complexity of computing solution operators for symmetric hyperbolic systems of PDEs, combining symbolic and approximate algorithms to obtain the solutions with guaranteed prescribed precision. Restricting to algebraic real inputs allows us to use the classical (“discrete”) bit complexity concept.
Recognizing Human-Object Interaction in Multi-Camera Environments
Authors: Tropmann-Frick Marina , Tran Thien Phuc
Published: January 2021

This work introduces Multi-Fusion Network for human-object interaction detection with multiple cameras. We present a concept and implementation of the architecture for a beverage refrigerator with multiple cameras as proof-of-concept. We also introduce an effective approach for minimizing the required amount of training data for the network as well as reducing the risk of overfitting, especially when dealing with a small data set that is commonly recorded by a person or small organization. The model achieved high test accuracy and comparable results in a real-world scenario at the Event Solutions in Hamburg 2019. Multi-Fusion Network is easy to scale due to shared learnable parameters. It is also lightweight, hence suitable to run on small devices with average computation capability. Furthermore, it can be used for smart home applications, gaming experiences, or mixed reality applications.
Defects Recognition on Wafer Maps Using Multilayer Feed-Forward Neural Network
Authors: Štrba Radoslav , Bordencea Daniela
Published: January 2021

Wafer-defect maps can provide important information about manufacturing defects. The information can help to identify bottlenecks in the semiconductor manufacturing process. The main goal is to recognize random versus patterned defects. A patterned defect shows that a step in the process is not performed correctly. If same defect occurs multiple times, then the yield can rapidly decrease. This article proposes a method for yield improvement and defect recognition by using a feed-forward neural network. The neural network classifies wafer-defect maps into classes. Each class represents certain defect on the map. The neural network was trained, tested and validated using a wafer-defect maps dataset containing real defects inspired from manufacturing process.
Data Management of Age Determinations in (Pre-/Proto-)History
Authors: Kropp Yannic Ole , Thalheim Bernhard
Published: January 2021

This paper deals with the comparison and management of (heterogeneous) temporal datings in pre- and protohistory. It will present a first draft of a conceptual model for the description of the most common types of scales used in this context. The aim is to enable a system to compare objects according to their dating, regardless of the used method and scale. Thus temporally relevant objects can be selected by a query and do not need to be selected manually by an expert. Especially for larger data sets, automated computations, integrity checks, temporal reasoning or pattern mining this is beneficial.
Automated Text Similarities Approach: GDPR and Privacy by Design Principles
Authors: Brumen Boštjan
Published: January 2021

Respect for privacy is not a modern phenomenon as it has been around for centuries. Recent advances in technologies led to the rise of awareness of the importance of privacy, and to the development of principles for privacy protection to guide the engineering of information systems on one side, and on using the principles to draft legal texts protecting privacy on the other side. In this paper, we analyze how respect for privacy has been implemented in GDPR by automated comparison of the similarity of GDPR’s articles and the text of seven principles of Privacy by Design. We have compared the specific text of GDPR’s first 50 core privacy-protecting articles and the GDPR’s remaining provisions to establish independent supervisory authorities. The first half is observing the privacy by design principles, each of them considerably more than the second half. Our findings show that automated similarity comparison can highlight portions of legal texts where principles were observed. The results can support drafting legal texts to check whether important legal (or other) principles were adequately addressed.
Conceptualization of Aviation Cabin Crew’s Fatigue Risk Assessment
Authors: Çevik Irem , Bam Bibek , Dahanayake Ajantha , Elfvengren Kalle
Published: January 2021

Airlines are of great importance to the transportation sector. With the increase in commercial air travel, airlines require extra flight crews. Aviation industry’s cabin crewmembers are faced with working overtime, working in shifts and long working hours. The shift system causes fatigue for flight crews. Fatigue is of critical importance in the aviation industry. Depending on the physical and psychological fatigue, explicit or implicit results appear. There are a number of approaches in the aviation industry to prevent fatigue. When previous studies are examined, there are few studies examine in the general, and aviation crew’s fatigue treat both pilots and cabin crew alike. The relationship between cabin crew’s fatigue-to-fatigue risk management systems, key fatigue-causing factors, tools to alarm fatigue, and outcome assessments are non-existent. However, various difficulties are encountered in measuring the cabin crews fatigue levels and measurements and are often subjective and not reliable. Therefore, the aim of this study is to create a concept map to be integrated into the aviation cabin crew’s fatigue risk assessment application design and implementation in order to arrive at a comprehensive fatigue risk assessment tool for the aviation industry.
Soul of a new machine: Self-learning algorithms in public administration
Authors: Gerrits Lasse
Published: January 2021

Big data sets in conjunction with self-learning algorithms are becoming increasingly important in public administration. A growing body of literature demonstrates that the use of such technologies poses fundamental questions about the way in which predictions are generated, and the extent to which such predictions may be used in policy making. Complementing other recent works, the goal of this article is to open the machine’s black box to understand and critically examine how self-learning algorithms gain agency by transforming raw data into policy recommendations that are then used by policy makers. I identify five major concerns and discuss the implications for policy making.
Privacy preserved secured outsourced cloud data access control scheme with efficient multi-authority attribute based signcryption
Authors: Debnath Somen , Bhuyan Bubu , Saha Anish Kumar
Published: January 2021

Privacy preserved outsourced data access control is a hard task under the control of thirdâparty storage server. To overcome obstacles in the third party based scenario, Attribute-based signcryption system with bilinear pairing tool is one of the most suitable methods in cloud. It maintains the basic features of security like, authenticity, confidentiality, public verifiability, owner privacy, etc. Although, this method has some challenges like a centralized authority used for user secret key generation for de-signcryption operation, and lack in competent attribute revocation. To overcome the issues, we have proposed a scheme of attribute revocable privacy preserved outsourced based data access control mechanism using Attribute-based signcryption. The proposed method allows multi-authorities for assigning both attribute and secret keys for users along with trusted certified authority, which provides security parameters. The analysis of the proposed method shows less computation cost in decryption and authentication verification. The almost same performance and efficiency is found while comparing with the existing schemes after adding new features.
Hybrid analytic hierarchy process-based quantitative satisfaction propagation in goal-oriented requirements engineering through sensitivity analysis
Authors: Sumesh Sreenithya , Krishna Aneesh
Published: January 2021

In the early phase of Requirements Engineering (RE), Goal-Oriented Requirements Engineering (GORE) has been found to be a valuable tool. GORE plays a vital role in requirements analysis such as alternative selection decision-making process. This is carried out to determine the practicability and effectiveness of alternative approaches to arriving at quality goals. Most GORE models handle alternative selection based on an extremely coarse-grained qualitative approach, making it impossible to distinguish two alternatives. Many proposals are based on quantitative alternative choices, yet they do not offer a clear decision-making judgement. We propose a fuzzy-based quantitative approach to perform goal analysis using inter-actor dependencies in the i* framework, thereby addressing the ambiguity problems that arise in qualitative analysis. The goal analysis in the i* framework was performed by propagating the impact and weight values throughout the entire hierarchy of an actor. In this article, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is adapted with GORE to discuss the evaluation of alternative strategies of the i* goal model of interdependent actors. By using a quantitative requirement prioritisation method such as the AHP, weights of importance are assigned to softgoals to obtain a multi-objective optimised function. The proposed hybrid method measures the degree of contribution of alternatives to the fulfillment of top softgoals. The integration of AHP with goal anlaysis helps to measure alternative options against each other based on the requirements problem. This approach also includes the sensitivity analysis, which helps to check the system behaviour for change in input parameter. Hence, it facilitates decision-making for the benefit of the requirements’ analyst. To explain the proposed solution, this paper considers a telemedicine system case study from the existing literature.
A novel method for automatic classification of Parkinson gait severity using front-view video analysis
Authors: Khan Taha , Zeeshan Ali , Dougherty Mark
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: Gait impairment is an essential symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). OBJECTIVE: This paper introduces a novel computer-vision framework for automatic classification of the severity of gait impairment using front-view motion analysis. METHODS: Four hundred and fifty-six videos were recorded from 19 PD patients using an RGB camera during clinical gait assessment. Gait performance in each video was rated by a neurologist using the unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale for gait examination (UPDRS-gait). The proposed algorithm detects and tracks the silhouette of the test subject in the video to generate a height signal. Gait features were extracted from the height signal. Feature analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis rank test. A support vector machine was trained using the features to classify the severity levels according to UPDRS-gait in 10-fold cross-validation. RESULTS: Features significantly (p< 0.05) differentiated between median-ranks of UPDRS-gait levels. The SVM classified the levels with a promising area under the ROC of 80.88%. CONCLUSION: Findings support the feasibility of this model for Parkinson’s gait assessment in the home environment.
Kinematic dexterity analysis of human-robot interaction of an upper limb rehabilitation robot
Authors: Sun Qing , Guo Shuai , Zhang Leigang
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: The definition of rehabilitation training trajectory is of great significance during rehabilitation training, and the dexterity of human-robot interaction motion provides a basis for selecting the trajectory of interaction motion. OBJECTIVE: Aimed at the kinematic dexterity of human-robot interaction, a velocity manipulability ellipsoid intersection volume (VMEIV) index is proposed for analysis, and the dexterity distribution cloud map is obtained with the human-robot cooperation space. METHOD: Firstly, the motion constraint equation of human-robot interaction is established, and the Jacobian matrix is obtained based on the speed of connecting rod. Then, the Monte Carlo method and the cell body segmentation method are used to obtain the collaborative space of human-robot interaction, and the VMEIV of human-robot interaction is solved in the cooperation space. Finally, taking the upper limb rehabilitation robot as the research object, the dexterity analysis of human-robot interaction is carried out by using the index of the approximate volume of the VMEIV. RESULTS: The results of the simulation and experiment have a certain consistency, which indicates that the VMEIV index is effective as an index of human-robot interaction kinematic dexterity. CONCLUSIONS: The VMEIV index can measure the kinematic dexterity of human-robot interaction, and provide a reference for the training trajectory selection of rehabilitation robot.