bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seeing the World from Above: Training with Aerial Scenes Reveals the Effects of Experience on Scene Recognition
Authors: Borders Joseph , Dennis Bethany , Noesen Birken , Harel Assaf
Published: October 2020

Throughout evolution, the human visual system has adapted to efficiently encode several environmental constants to deal with the huge complexity involved in representing large-scale spatial environments. Being terrestrial animals, these constants reflect a specific ground-based viewpoint. For example, people show a strong affinity for detecting a perceptual upright layout relative to the horizon. But, what happens when humans leave this terrestrial perspective, for example when taking a flight, or looking down from the Empire State building? Are the mechanisms originally evolved for terrestrial scene recognition also recruited for the recognition of novel large-scale environments people rarely encounter on a daily basis? We propose that studying how people learn to recognize aerial scene images can reveal how the scene recognition system develops through experience and shed light on the putative mechanisms underlying its malleability. We conducted an intensive six-session behavioral training study in which naive participants learned to categorize manmade and natural scenes at a specific-subordinate level (‘suspension bridge’). Scene images depicted real-world places from a terrestrial and an aerial viewpoint, allowing us to establish how people learn to categorize two visually-different images as the same environment. We found that performance constantly improved over the first five training sessions, with greater learning for the aerial compared to the terrestrial scenes. This viewpoint performance gap manifested more for manmade than natural scenes. In addition to memory improvements, we also found learning transfer, the hallmark of perceptual learning. Performance in the sixth session (in which participants categorized scenes they had not been trained with) was significantly better compared to the first session, and equivalent to average performance across training-sessions. Our findings provide novel evidence for the potential mechanisms underlying plasticity in the scene recognition system, showing both memory and perception contribute to experience-based enhancements in scene recognition.
Preferred musical attribute dimensions underlie individual differences in music-induced analgesia
Authors: Basiński Krzysztof , Zdun-Ryżewska Agata , Greenberg David M. , Majkowicz Mikołaj
Published: October 2020

Music-induced analgesia (MIA) is a phenomenon that describes when listening to music influences pain perception. The heterogeneity of music used in MIA studies leads to a problem of “a specific effect for an unspecified stimulus”. To address this, we use a previously established model of musical preferences that categorizes the multidimensional sonic space of music into three basic dimensions: Arousal, Valence and Depth. Participants (N = 78) entered an experimental pain stimulation while listening to compilations of short musical excerpts characteristic of each of the three attribute dimensions. Results showed an effect of music attribute preferences on average pain (p < 0.01), maximal pain (p < 0.001) and pain tolerance (p < 0.001) controlling for musical attributes and order effects. This suggests that individual preferences for music attributes play a significant role in MIA and that music in clinical contexts should not be chosen arbitrarily but according to individual preferences.
THE IMAGE OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE FORM OF A BOOK IN WORKS OF FINE ART
Authors:   INION RAN, Andreeva Galina
Published: October 2020

The image of the constitution in the form of a book is common in works of art, easily recognizable, has deep historical traditions, rich religious and cultural context. In terms of the purposes of the Constitution, three main groups are identified: works that glorify the Constitution, relatively neutral works and works aimed at depicting the shortcomings of the constitutional order, the content of the Constitution or the insufficient implementation of its provisions (cartoons). In terms of reflecting legal ideas, cartoons are most informative.
USION AS A STYLE IN MUSIC OF THE 60 S - 90 S OF THE XX CENTURY
Authors: Bukreev V.A.
Published: October 2020

The article discusses the phenomenon of the emergence of modern fusion musical style (English fusion – «alloy», «melting», «mixture»), as an organic combination of various styles and directions of pop-jazz-rock cultures, as well as a creative search for a musical dialogue with traditions and various genres of academic, ethnic and folk music of the countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, as the basis of fusion style is the support for combining elements of traditions of different musical cultures.
THE MUSICAL MYSTERY OF OLIVIER MESSIAEN
Authors:   INION RAN, Gudimova Svetlana
Published: October 2020

The article is dedicated to the opera «St. Francis of Assisi» by the outstanding French composer of the 20 th century Olivier Messiana. This opera is the composer's great summa musicae. In it, he used almost all the musical means used by him earlier. As for the drama, it is completely different than in all operas and musical dramas that still exist, and not only in the sense of stage, but also musical. This is a completely new word in opera. “St. Francis of Assisi” is not only a musical mystery, since scenography (carefully designed by Messian in the libretto and score) plays a significant role here.
FACETS OF KNOWLEDGE AND COGNITION IN THE TRILOGY «THE GREAT JOURNEY» BY L.V. SHAPOSHNIKOVA
Authors: Diachenko I.Yu.
Published: October 2020

The article discusses the features of the philosophy of Living Ethics and its system of knowledge, which became the basis of the creative and scientific heritage of Roerichs. The possibilities of expanding the boundaries of knowledge based on the cosmic worldview and knowledge of the laws of existence are shown. The main attention is paid to the development of the inner world of a person as a microcosm. The problem of the truth and reliability of knowledge related to the spiritual ethics of man and his culture, which allows him to be an active participant in the process of cosmic evolution, is highlighted.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND ETHICAL TEACHING LIVING ETHICS: THE TEXT IN THE CULTURE
Authors:   INION RAN, Lavrenova Olga
Published: October 2020

Living Ethics, a philosophical and ethical doctrine, is one of the texts on which the mentality of modern culture is based. An attempt is made to analyze text features as a text from the point of view of philosophy of culture, mainly in its semiotic tradition, and from the point of view of linguo-cultural studies. Both approaches involve considering the text in the context of culture, which in turn is understood as an intertext.
LAW IN FUTURE: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INNOVATION, INTERNET
Authors:   INION RAN
Published: October 2020

Concepts of law development in new technologies environment, international treaties and national legislation on copyright, neighbouring rights, industrial property law, means of individualization are analyzed. Issues of security and human rights on the Internet, the development of the digital economy and high-tech business, judicial and business practices are investigated. For researchers, professors, graduate students, students, practicing lawyers.
REGIONAL HARMONIZATION OF LEGAL REGULATION OF RELATIONS ON THE CREATION AND USE OF DIGITAL CONTENT. (FOR EXAMPLE IN THE AGREEMENT ON THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION)
Authors: Savina Viktoria
Published: October 2020

The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of regulation in regional international agreements of the issues of the protection and defense of rights to domain names and also about the consideration of domain disputes under the UDRP procedure and the responsibility of Internet service providers. As an example of such regulation is considered the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership of Asia-Pacific
SMART CONTRACT IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Authors:   MSU, Kharitonova Yulia
Published: October 2020

Digitalization of public relations allows right holders to achieve maximum protection of their rights and legitimate interests in the network. At the same time, platforms are being actively developed to meet the right holders and potential users who wish to use the results of intellectual property. In modern conditions, the development of technology blockchain network can provide not only the fixation of the protected object, but also the transfer of the exclusive right to it under the contract. The so-called smart contracts allow to carry out calculations and control the use of intellectual property under license agreements. At the same time, the gaps in legislation related, in particular, to the written form of contracts in the field of intellectual property have been identified.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITIZATION
Authors: Ivanova Angelina
Published: October 2020

The article analyzes a legal framework for the intellectual property securitization based on experience of foreign countries. The structure of a securitization transaction is depicted, including the different players and tools in the securitization process. The concluding part summarizes the pros and cons of the funding instrument and the future development prospects
WHY DON'T LAWYERS LIKE COMPUTER GAMES?
Authors:   MSU, Zhulin Evgeniy
Published: October 2020

The article is devoted to computer games and the need for their detailed legal regulation. The article deals with approaches to the legal definition of a computer game, their monetization, determination of the circle of authors of a computer game, regulation of individual elements of the game and in-game services.
PROBLEM OF LEGAL PROTECTION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANIMATIONS
Authors: Gurko Anton
Published: October 2020

The article deals with a very non-obvious problem of using digital three-dimensional objects such as 3D-animation. The author considers, among other things, intellectual property issues in connection with the use of Motion capture technologies, which combine the performing work of the actor-performer and the creative work of the animator; as well as technologies for recreating the images of actors.
ON THE SOCIAL AND LEGAL VALUES OF THE RUSSIAN CONSTITUTION, 1993, ON VALUES ENSHRINED THERE TO AS WELL AS ITS DISADVANTAGES
Authors: Chrkin Veniamin
Published: October 2020

The Constitution RF 1993 isn't perfect, but it has social and legal value. In the drafting and adoption of the Constitution of 1993 often considered some socio-political forces and scientists-сonstitucionalists a temporary, transitional Constitution. The political elite, got after the shooting of a White house in Mosсow their hands real levers of state power, understood that the situation may be sought to replace the basic law back to totalitarian socialism. Therefore, in the Constitution the provisions were included, which banned the changing on the principle rules on social and state system - chap. 1, also 2 and 9. Up to a certain period in the development of society such bans have a positive meaning, protected social and legal value of the Constitution, enshrining it the foundations of a new order. But at some point they may hinder progressive development of the societу, new implementation of the ideas of social justice, social partnership, social responsibility and authoritarianism. In addition, in article 5, 11 and other contain incorrect position. «Point аmendments» to the Constitution to correct chapter 1, to include new provisions on the basis of experience gained, you cannot. Some of these provisions are contained in the unchanged chapter 1. This article discusses the specific provisions of the Constitution, which continue to maintain lasting social and legal value and says such provisions, that must be corrected.
СONTINUITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC STATE AND LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AS A KEY FACTOR IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL RUSSIA'S IDENTITY
Authors: Pisarev Alexander
Published: October 2020

In the article, from the point of view of modern tendencies of development of Russian state and law, associated with the desire to ensure the continuity of the basic institutions of constitutional law in order to preserve its constitutional identity under conditions of negative influence of processes of globalization and formation of supranational bodies of judicial control, an attempt is made to examine the constitutional and legal aspect of the concept, the essence of this kind of continuity and the need to ensure the development of the main domestic state-legal institutions in pre-revolutionary, Soviet and modern stage of their development. Various points of researchers are analyzed concerning the transition state of the main public law institutions in the Russian Federation, as well as the need to reform them not only in accordance with the postulates of the concept of liberal democracy, but also - the fundamental constitutional goals and values, principles, moral guidelines of the Russian state.
NEW GENERATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Aleshkova Irina , Molokaeva Oksana
Published: October 2020

The article highlights the main trends in the development of human rights. Particular attention is paid to the expansion of the list of fundamental human rights and the allocation of such as the right to oblivion, the presumption of consent to organ transplantation, access to the Internet, etc.
A CONSTITUTIONAL DIMENSION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE DISCOURSE ON FUNCTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COURTS
Authors:   INION RAN, Krasikov Dmitriy
Published: October 2020

Searching for the ways to incorporate the concept of constitution and its different aspects into the theory and practice of international law presents a one of the current dynamic trends in international legal research. A significant role of the arguments concerning the existence and functioning of international courts is a common feature of various views presented within the discussion of the constitutional dimension of international law. The article contains an overview of basic theoretical doctrines on those functions of international courts which acquire constitutional features.
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN THE MODERN WORKS OF RUSSIAN SCIENTISTS
Authors:   INION RAN, Andreeva Galina
Published: October 2020

The review describes and analyzes the work of Russian constitutionalists on the theory of constitutional reforms, including the problems of constitutional limits of constitutional amendments and the specifics of constitutional control over amendments to the сonstitution, as well as Russian studies on changes in specific constitutions. The most striking examples of the latter are the works on constitutional changes in the post-soviet space and constitutional changes in the wake of the «Arab spring».
CONSTITUTIONAL PROBLEM OF THE WELFARE STATE
Authors: Kolyushin Evgeniy
Published: October 2020

The article deals with the constitutional and legal characteristics of the Russian state, the concept and concepts of the social state, the content and range of basic socio-economic rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the constitutional and legal understanding of the right to private property, the right to business and other economic activities not prohibited by law, the right to work, the right to education, the right to housing, etc., as well as the problem of increasing the social dimension of modern constitutional law.
АRTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY: A POLITICO-LEGAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Authors:   INION RAN, Zakharov Timofei
Published: October 2020

The review deals with the possible influence of AL technologies on the constitutional framework of states political order. Technology aspects of legitimacy of the automated algorithms in public decision making are analyzed.
Socio-demographic characteristics of ischemic stroke patients in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal
Authors: Luitel Ritesh , Dhital Sujan , Paudel Subodh Sharma , Bhattarai Suman
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Incidence of stroke patients is increasing in low income countries like Nepal where management of these patients is challenging due to poor healthcare resources. Ischemic stroke is related to risk factors like age, male population, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and alcohol. Identification of these risk factors in the vulnerable population is important for prevention of ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study is to find out the social and demographic characteristics of patients with acute ischemic stroke treated at Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, a tertiary care hospital of Nepal.

Methods: Data was collected from all acute ischemic stroke patients presenting to the hospital over a period of one year. The age, sex, medical history of hypertension and diabetes and history of smoking and alcohol consumption were recorded. Statistical analysis of data was performed using Microsoft EXCEL 2019.

Result: Total 310 patients were studied, out of which two-thirds were male. The highest number of patients were within the age group of 60-80 years with the mean age being 60 years. Hypertension and diabetes were present in 67.42% and 28.53% of patients respectively. 43.93% of the patients smoked while 33.87% of the patients consumed alcohol.

Conclusion: Identification of association between risk factors like age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and alcohol consumption must be the emphasis for targeted preventive action to decrease the increasing burden of ischemic stroke among developing countries.
Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic (III) from Aqueous Solution Using Chemically-Modified Sweet Lime (Citrus limetta) Peels
Authors: Karki Subarna , Aryal Ram Lochan , Bhattarai Sitaram , Gautam Surendra Kumar , Poudel Bhoj Raj
Published: October 2020

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Size Dependent Optical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Fruit Extract of Malus pumila
Authors: Shrestha Sabita , Adhikari Sarwendra
Published: October 2020

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Fabrication and Characterization of Solid-State Electrochemical Sensor for the Determination of Ni (II)
Authors: Timilsina Rajan , Oli Haribhakta , Yadav Amar Prasad
Published: October 2020

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Study on Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), and Antioxidant Activities of Urtica Dioica of Nepalese Origin
Authors: Bhatt Bishan Datt , Parajuli Gagan Chandra
Published: October 2020

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SYNTHESIS OF NOVOLAC TYPE PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE OLIGOMERS
Authors: Givi Papava  , Marina Gurgenishvili  , Ia Chitrekashvili  , Eter Gavashelidze  , Nora Dokhturishvili
Published: October 2020

Mixed novolac-type oligomers are synthesized in the melt on the base of oxibenzene and its alkilsubstituted. The content of dioxibenzene changes in the range of 0,1 – 0,5 mol. The influence of temperature and duration of the reaction of initial components, transformation has been studied.
Development of the electronic trade market in the world economy and in the macroeconomic conditions of Ukraine
Authors: Tirbakh Lesia , Chaban Galina
Published: October 2020

Relevance of the research topic. This article reveals the features of the development of the e-commerce market in the world economy and in Ukraine. The analysis of the state of the e-commerce market is carried out: the main players of the e-commerce market are highlighted, sales volumes are analyzed. It was determined that e-commerce is a relatively new type of economic activity, which is rather actively developing in Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to the structure of e-commerce. The problems and directions of development of electronic commerce in Ukraine are also indicated. Formulation of the problem. The problem of e-commerce market development in the world economy and in Ukraine is its structure and new directions of e-commerce development. Analysis of recent studies and publications, which began to solve this problem. The current state of functioning of the e-commerce market in Ukraine in recent years has been studied in the scientific works of N. Apatov, L. Glinenko, Yu. Dainovskiy, A. Maslov, S. Malovichko, A. Chubukov, R. Tsarev and others. In the works of domestic scientists, the analysis of market trends in the electronic market is not considered deeply enough. This problem requires research and affects the development of relations in the Ukrainian e-commerce market. The allocation of previously unresolved parts of the general problem, which the article is devoted to, should be attributed as a result containing an element of scientific novelty, it is possible to position a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the e-commerce market in Ukraine and the world, its structure, features, main problems and development directions. Statement of the problem, the purpose of the study is to study the main characteristics of the modern world and Ukrainian e-commerce market, therefore, the purpose of this article is a comprehensive analysis of the e-commerce market in Ukraine and the world. Method or methodology of research: in the article, the study is based on the theory of scientific knowledge, a systematic approach to the problems under consideration, the study of their relationship and development. Presentation of the main material (results of work). Substantiated what e-commerce is. Proposals on the problems and directions of development of e-commerce in Ukraine. Conclusions in accordance with article. The article notes the positive economic effect of electronic commerce, which is recognized by the world and Ukrainian markets, which is confirmed by the indicators for the Ukrainian electronic market.
Assessment of the level of Ukrainian mortgage market development
Authors: Studinska Galina , Prosov Viacheslav
Published: October 2020

The methodology of comparative assessment of the mortgage market is proposed. The study of the Ukrainian mortgage market was conducted in three areas: the preconditions for the development of the mortgage market, the current situation in the mortgage market, and the risks in the mortgage market. The integrated coefficient of the level of development of the mortgage market in Ukraine is calculated. It is substantiated that the level of the Ukrainian mortgage market is in an embryonic state in comparison with the corresponding EU market. The object of study is the mortgage market of Ukraine.  The subject of the study is the methodological principles of mortgage market. The study of the mortgage market as a financial mechanism for implementing the strategy of technological development of the national economy contributes to the understanding of the areas of efforts to overcome socio-economic problems in the country.  The purpose of this article is to carry out a comparative assessment of the mortgage market of Ukraine. To achieve this goal were used: system-parametric approach - to the scientific knowledge of the mortgage market, which allowed to integrate the preconditions of development, potential and risks of the mortgage market; a comparative analysis of the assessment of the Ukrainian mortgage market, which helped to determine the level of development of the national mortgage market in comparison with the EU. The practical significance of the results is that the proposed valuation method can be used to rank both banks and national mortgage markets of other countries. Conclusions. The assessment of the preconditions demonstrated the high responsibility of Ukrainian mortgage borrowers. The potential for mortgage capital in Ukraine exceeds the European one almost three times. The biggest risk of mortgage market for housing construction in Ukraine is the problem with unfinished projects. The development of mortgage market in Ukraine needs legislative support in the direction of changing the status of property rights, state support in guaranteeing loans and resolving issues of unfinished projects, finding alternative sources of financing.
Investment in environmentalization and comprehensive programs for development of the grain industry
Authors: Marmul Larisa , Levaieva Liudmyla , Runcheva Natalya
Published: October 2020

The subject of the research is theoretical aspects and practical developments on greening investment and targeted programs for the development of the grain industry. The purpose of the work is to determine the sources, tools, methods and mechanisms for investing in the greening of grain production and comprehensive programs for its development to determine the effectiveness of measures. The methodological basis of the article was both general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. Methods were used: monographic, system-structural analysis and synthesis, statistical-economic, economic-mathematical, problem-target approach. Results of work. The sources of investment inflows are identified and the decisive role of state regulation in this process is indicated. The programs of investment activity are developed and its effects for development of branch of grain production are defined. The field of application of results. The conclusions and results received in the article should be used in the educational and scientific process of economic faculties of universities, in the work of agricultural enterprises of grain specialization, in the activities of rural communities, district departments of agriculture. Conclusions. Solving the problems of investing in the development of the grain industry on an innovative basis and with the use of mechanisms and tools should be carried out on the basis of a clear coordinating framework, which allowed the use of research in related fields, to ensure the process of phased innovation. Given the low solvency of a large number of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, the task of state importance is to create the most favorable climate for attracting investment in this area of activity. This can be done through the introduction of preferential taxation, funding for basic research, the creation of information and advisory services to inform the public about innovations in the industry, their promotion in the market and availability for mass use.
Tools and mechanisms of universities innovative development
Authors: Bilenko Daria
Published: October 2020

Relevance of research topic. In the begin to share their functions with other institutions. It requires the integration of education, science and industry through the universities innovative development, their transformation into research universities. Formulation of the problem.Despite the large number of the higher education system reform events, they do not give the expected results. Now, not only the goal of the universities innovative development remains unfulfilled, but the problems of reducing the quality of education and the lack of demand for graduates in the labor market are compounded. Analysis of recent research and publications. Studying modern approaches to managing the universities innovative development, it can be concluded that the methodological basis is the organization of educational and scientific activities, transformation of the organizational structure. Selection of unexplored parts of the general problem. However, the question of combining these methods, considering the universities life cycle stage is located, remains almost unresolved. Setting the task, the purpose of the study. The purpose of the study is to proposean interconnected tools and mechanisms system for the universities innovative development. Methodology for conducting research. Structuring and synthesis of the university’s innovative development methods. Presentation of the main material (results of work). The article suggests the tools and mechanisms of the university’s innovative development, the total of them allows to do innovative activities in all areas of universities work in accordance with its life cycle stage. The field of application of results. The results can be applied both by heads of universities and scientists who study innovative processes and phenomena in education. Conclusions according to the article. The deterioration of higher education in Ukraine requires the introduction of new management approaches. Creating a system of interconnected tools and mechanisms for the universities innovative development will contribute to its transformation into a research university.
Accounting, functions and features of excise collection in Ukraine
Authors: Novak Natalia , Kotsupatryi Mikhail , Kucherenko Mykola
Published: October 2020

The subject of research is theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of accounting, defining the functions and collection of excise duty in the system of taxation of socio-economic and economic activities. The purpose of the work is to identify the features of collection and accounting of excise duty in Ukraine, as well as its functions in filling the local and state budgets, development of areas for improvement. The methodological basis of the article were both general and special methods of scientific knowledge. In the process of writing the article methods were used: monographic, system-structural analysis and synthesis, statistical and economic, accounting. Results of work. The paper reveals that the excise duty occupies a special place in the taxation system, performing fiscal and regulatory functions. However, it does not have fixed accrual rates. It varies according to the products or product groups to which it is charged. It also noted its leading role in filling the local and state budgets of the country. Field of application of results. The conclusions of the article can be used in the educational and scientific process of higher education institutions, the work of rural communities, local governments, fiscal services. Conclusions. The analysis of the process of formation of excise taxation in Ukraine and the application of this tax allows us to conclude that the issue of improving the system of excise administration remains relevant. The fundamental principle of developing a new, optimal concept of taxation should be the establishment of such rules for determining and paying excise duties, which would limit the possibility of tax evasion by both legal and illegal methods.
Organizačná antropológia ako metóda pri výskume nehmotného kultúrneho dedičstva?
Authors: Voľanská Ľubica
Published: October 2020

Kapitola Ľubice Voľanskej Organizačná antropológia ako metóda pri výskume nehmotného kultúrneho dedičstva? sa venuje otázke, či je antropológia organizácií viac ako metóda, alebo skôr ide o využitie etnografie v rámci výskumu organizácií, ktorá zažíva boom v posledných rokoch. V organizáciách rovnako existujú skupiny, ktoré si vytvárajú vlastnú kultúru, tá je však podobná kultúram väčšieho celku, ktorého sú súčasťou (v prípade firmy súčasťou firemnej kultúry) a jej význam môže v niektorých situáciách prevažovať nad inými charakteristikami jednotlivých členov či skupín. Aplikovaný prístup sa sústredí na možné riešenia zistených problémov súvisiacich najmä s komunikáciou medzi jednotlivými skupinami. Vo svojej kapitole Voľanská rozoberá rôzne výzvy, ktoré výskum v organizáciách prináša pre bádateľov a bádateľky: okrem vzťahov medzi členmi organizácie samotnými a ich okolím ide aj o ich expertné postavenie v danej oblasti, synchrónnosť udalostí odohrávajúcich sa v organizácii na rôznych miestach a v neposlednom rade aj o vzťahy medzi výskumníkmi či výskumníčkami a ich partnermi a partnerkami vo výskume. Výziev a špecifík je, pochopiteľne, viac, napríklad aj ideologické alebo finančné záujmy organizácií súvisiace s ochranou zdrojov a konkurenciou medzi organizáciami, ktoré musia bádatelia v teréne rovnako rešpektovať. Kapitola sa navyše zamýšľa nad tým, ako výskum organizácie či inštitúcie môže prispieť k diskusii o tradičnej ľudovej kultúre či nehmotnom kultúrnom dedičstve ako predmete etnologického bádania. Chápanie toho, čo patrí a čo nepatrí do oblasti nehmotného kultúrneho dedičstva, je totiž podmienené lokálnymi tradíciami vedeckého i spoločenského nazerania na problematiku a rovnako podlieha vývoju. Svoj výskum preto Voľanská vníma ako príspevok k diskusii o charaktere nazerania na nehmotné kultúrne dedičstvo na Slovensku a k snahe rozšíriť jeho chápanie v súvislosti s moderným obsahom termínu. Vo svojej kapitole totiž, využívajúc prístupy antropológie organizácií, analyzuje Národný žrebčín v Topoľčiankach ako sociálny priestor, v ktorom po niekoľko generácií prebieha medzigeneračná transmisia chovateľských, športových i výcvikových praktík, ale i od chovu neoddeliteľných prvkov agrárnej kultúry. Sociálny priestor žrebčína ponúka zároveň možnosti výskumu verbálnych prejavov, interpretačného umenia, zvykov a rituálov či tradičného remesla.
Timeline of COVID-19 and its therapeutics in the United States
Authors: Bansal Pankaj
Published: October 2020

The novel coronavirus was first discovered and reported in December 2019. Later termed the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COv-2) virus, rapid spread was detected in China. Overtime, SARS-COv-2 spread to various other countries requiring swift intervention on a global scale. As infection spread, several therapeutics have been investigated for Coronavirus Disease- 2019 (COVID-19), including remdesivir, lopinavir/ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, etc. Furthermore, rapid investigation and construction of several potential vaccines have begun, some of which are in late stage testing. We present a concise timeline representing the evolution of COVID-19, therapeutic trials, and vaccine development. Ultimately, evident by the overall poor efficacy of several medications investigated so far, vaccination success remains the most likely effective step to combat COVID-19.
Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Mobilization versus Conventional Therapy on Spasticity Reduction and Upper Limb Function in Tetraplegic Patients
Authors: Saxena Akanksha , Sehgal Stuti , Jangra Mandeep Kumar
Published: October 2020

Study Design: The study employed a pre- and post-test experimental design.Purpose: This study was designed to assess the effect of neurodynamic mobilization of the median nerve on upper limb spasticity in tetraplegic patients.Overview of Literature: Spasticity is a common and potentially disabling and bothersome complication in patients with spinal cord lesion; this disorder can negatively influence the quality of life by restricting the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Neural mobilization is currently used for reducing the spasticity in individuals with neurological disorders.Methods: Twenty subjects with traumatic spinal cord injury (level C5–C8) and upper limb spasticity in the finger and wrist flexors were enrolled. They were randomly allocated to two different groups using a computer-generated randomization schedule: group I comprised the neurodynamic mobilization group (n=11) and group II was the conventional therapy group (n=9); the subjects were administered therapy for 5 days every week for a period of 4 weeks. Upper limb spasticity was assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale for wrist and finger flexors; F-wave amplitude, latency, and F-wave/M-wave amplitude ratio (F/M ratio) were examined using the F-wave scores of the median nerve; and upper limb function was determined using the Capabilities of Upper Extremity (CUE) Questionnaire.Results: After 4 weeks of intervention, between-group comparisons showed a significant difference in the pre-intervention and postintervention scores on the Modified Ashworth Scale score for wrist flexors (−1.64±0.67), Modified Ashworth Scale score for finger flexors (−1.00±0.63), F-wave amplitude (−154.09±220.86), F/M ratio (−0.18±0.24), and CUE scores (17.82±13.49).Conclusions: These results suggest that neurodynamic mobilization of the median nerve may be effective for upper limb spasticity control and upper limb functional improvement in tetraplegic patients.
Role of Biochemical Nutritional Parameters as Predictors of Postoperative Morbidity in Major Spine Surgeries
Authors: Sugumar Deepak , Arockiaraj Justin , Amritanand Rohit , David Kenny S. , Krishnan Venkatesh
Published: October 2020

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.Purpose: To evaluate the association between nutritional parameters related to postoperative surgical site infections and duration of hospital stay and intensive care unit (ICU) stay in patients undergoing major spine surgery.Overview of Literature: Malnutrition is highly prevalent in surgical patients. Malnourished patients are considered to be at higher risk for postoperative morbidity and mortality due to impaired wound healing, delayed inflammation, impaired fibroblast proliferation, and collagen synthesis. Decreased lymphocyte count also impairs the ability of the immune system to eradicate or prevent infection, which predisposes these patients to infections. However, this association between malnutrition and postoperative morbidity is not consistent across studies, thus necessitating further investigation.Methods: The values of serum albumin, prealbumin, total lymphocyte counts, and transferrin were documented preoperatively and postoperatively on day 5 for all patients undergoing major spine surgery (surgery involving instrumentation of at least three motion segments). In addition, patients’ surgical wound healing status, duration of hospital stay, and duration of ICU stay in the postoperative period were documented. Finally, the statistical correlation between the nutritional markers and these complications was determined.Results: Low postoperative prealbumin levels was significantly associated with increased complication rates. ICU stay demonstrated a statistically significant association with low postoperative albumin, prealbumin, and transferrin levels. Similarly, we observed that low postoperative albumin and prealbumin levels could significantly predict the need for prolonged hospital stay in patients undergoing major spine surgery.Conclusions: The magnitude of the decrease in nutritional status due to surgery with respect to albumin and prealbumin levels is a significant (p<0.05) predictor of wound-related complications, rather than a single nutritional parameter evaluated at a point of time.
Evaluation of the Association between Neck Pain and the Trapezius Muscles in Patients with Cervical Myelopathy Using Motor Evoked Potential: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Ito Sadayuki , Sakai Yoshihito , Harada Atsushi , Ando Kei , Kobayashi Kazuyoshi , Nakashima Hiroaki , Machino Masaaki , Kambara Shunsuke , Inoue Taro , Hida Tetsuro , Ito Kenyu , Ishiguro Naoki , Imagama Shiro
Published: October 2020

Study Design: Retrospective study.Purpose: We aimed to use motor evoked potentials (MEPs) to examine the association of electrophysiological assessment of the trapezius muscle with neck pain.Overview of Literature: Previous reports on the association of neck pain with the trapezius muscle have focused on surface electromyograms and muscle oxygenation; however, to our knowledge, none of these studies included detailed data on MEPs.Methods: The study included 100 patients with cervical myelopathy who underwent surgery at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Obu, Japan from June 2010 to March 2013. Before the surgery, neck pain was evaluated using a Visual Analog Scale (a score ≥50 indicated neck pain and a score <50 indicated no neck pain). The preoperative cross-sectional areas of the trapezius muscles were measured with cervical magnetic resonance imaging sagittal T2-weighted images. Cranial stimulation under general anesthesia was used to derive the MEPs, enabling the measurement of latency and amplitude, using preoperative MEPs of the trapezius muscles.Results: The MEP of the trapezius muscle in patients with neck pain had significantly shorter latencies than those in patients who did not have neck pain. However, there was no significant difference in the amplitude between patients with and without neck pain. However, this tended to be greater in patients with neck pain as compared to that in those without neck pain. The cross-sectional area of the trapezius muscle in patients with neck pain was significantly smaller than that in those who did not have neck pain.Conclusions: MEPs revealed electrophysiological abnormalities of the trapezius muscles in patients with neck pain, supporting a relationship of neck pain with the trapezius muscles.
Organiser la création de connaissance pour l’innovation de rupture
Authors: Cabanes Benjamin , Le Masson Pascal , Weil Benoît
Published: October 2020

À partir d’une étude cas longitudinale chez STMicroelectronics, cette recherche s’intéresse aux processus de création de nouvelles connaissances pour l’innovation de rupture. L’article propose d’introduire le concept de société proto-épistémique d’experts pour mettre en évidence les modalités organisationnelles permettant le renouvellement des connaissances scientifiques et techniques, et l’émergence de nouveauxdominant designs.
Et l’organisation dans tout ça ?
Authors: Lorino Philippe , Mottis Nicolas
Published: October 2020

En France, la dimension organisationnelle est souvent négligée, complètement absente, voire mal comprise ou méprisée dans les débats publics. On a pu à nouveau le constater lors de la crise récente liée à la pandémie Covid-19. Après avoir illustré concrètement les effets de cette mauvaise intégration des questions d’organisation, les auteurs tels qu’ils évoluent dans cet article quelques causes potentielles profondes, notamment la conception rationaliste de la pensée et de l’action dominante en France, et proposent diverses pistes d’amélioration.
Diseminasi Hasil Riset Anti Mikroba Alami Berbasis Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Buah Menjadi Hand Sanitizer Di Sentra Industri Keripik Pisang
Authors: Dewi Sartika  , Susilawati  , Neti Yuliana
Published: October 2020

The Center for Home Industry chips on Bandar Lampung. The problem of this is the waste that has not been managed properly, the chip waste IRT waste in the form of fruit peels, leaves, fruit stalks, humps has the potential to be made of high-selling value products, diversification can be in the form of hand sanitizer products. The purpose of this activity is to solve the Partner's problem by disseminating research results in the form of transfer of waste treatment technology into a hand sanitizer. The method used is lectures and discussions on the dissemination of research results, assistance in processing wastewater into hand sanitizer products. The need for partners to process waste products into products that have value in the form of making herbal solid soap, followed by liquid soap, hand sanitizer, natural anti-microbial, feed making, composting and liquid fertilizer. The percentage increase in knowledge and understanding of the material after the service activities is the utilization of waste (40%), making feed (50%), making hand sanitizer (70%).
ANALISIS EKSPLORASI DAN VISUALISASI PROFIL SUPERHOST AIRBNB KOTA MADRID DAN AMSTERDAM
Authors: Setiawan Irwan
Published: October 2020

Superhost Airbnb is an experienced host and provides excellent service to its customers. Superhost has features that can increase the number of bookings and revenue. SuperHost profile is one thing that can be used as a reference for other hosts to improve the quality of service. In this study, an analysis of exploration and visualization of Airbnb hosts' data in the city of Amsterdam and the city of Madrid to find out the profile of superhost from the aspect of price and consumer reviews. The city of Amsterdam and the city of Madrid are chosen because the two cities are the leading destinations for tourists in Europe. The study was conducted using a machine learning approach that has four work steps, namely understanding business processes, data retrieval, data processing, and exploratory analysis and data visualization. The tools used in this study are Jupyter Notebook with the Python programming language. The results obtained from this study are superhost in Madrid, mostly offering rental prices in the price range of $60 - $80. They get the highest reviews from customers based on cleanliness, communication, and check-in. As for Amsterdam, the superhost offers the most rental prices in the price range above $ 140. Superhosts in this price range gets the most reviews from customers in all review groups.
Dietary Fatty Acid Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review
Authors: Zhang Tianying , Han Xiaojuan , Zhang Xiaohua , Chen Zhi , Mi Yajing , Gou Xingchun
Published: October 2020

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease characterized by brain function disorder and chronic cognitive function impairment. The onset of AD is complex and is mostly attributed to interactions between genetic factors and environmental factors. Lifestyle, dietary habits, and food consumption are likely to play indispensable functions in aged-related neurodegenerative diseases in elderly people. An increasing number of epidemiological studies have linked dietary fatty acid factors to AD, raising the point of view that fatty acid metabolism plays an important role in AD initiation and progression as well as in other central nervous system disorders. In this paper, we review the effects of the consumption of various dietary fatty acids on AD onset and progression and discuss the detrimental and beneficial effects of some typical fatty acids derived from dietary patterns on the pathology of AD. We outline these recent advances, and we recommend that healthy dietary lifestyles may contribute to preventing the occurrence and decreasing the pathology of AD.
Association Between Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Functional Change in Older Non-Demented Adults: Mayo Clinic Study of Aging
Authors: Krell-Roesch Janina , Syrjanen Jeremy A. , Mielke Michelle M. , Christianson Teresa J. , Kremers Walter K. , Machulda Mary M. , Knopman David S. , Petersen Ronald C. , Vassilaki Maria , Geda Yonas E.
Published: October 2020

We examined the associations between baseline neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and longitudinal changes in functional performance among 5,394 non-demented individuals aged ≥50 years (2,729 males; median age 74.2 years; 4,716 cognitively unimpaired, 678 mild cognitive impairment). After adjusting for age, sex, education, and medical comorbidities, NPS assessed by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire, clinical depression (Beck Depression Inventory score ≥13) and anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory score ≥10) were significantly associated with an increase in the Functional Activities Questionnaire score, indicating functional decline over time. This association may vary depending on the degree of cognitive impairment at baseline.