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MODEL FOR CALCULATING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE FUEL RODS OF THE FA-X FUEL ASSEMBLY PRODUCED FOR SUBCRITICAL INSTILLATION AND REACTOR WWR-M
Authors:   “Nuclear Fuel Cycle” Science and Technology Establishment of the National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”, Chernov I. , Кushtym А. ,   “Nuclear Fuel Cycle” Science and Technology Establishment of the National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”
Published: October 2020

The TVS-X fuel rod model designed by NSC KIPT as an alternative fuel for subcritical assembly (SCA, KIPT, Kharkov) and research reactor (WWR-M, INR, Kiev) is described. The model is a program that allows calculating the temperature distribution on the radius and height of the fuel element containing both uranium oxide pellets and dispersion fuel based on the UO2+Al composition with different contents of the fuel phase, as well as the different geometric characteristics of the fuel element and the values of the coolant parameters: the temperature at the entrance to the hydraulic channel and the coolant speed. Comparative calculations of temperature distribution during operation are carried out. As a result, it has been shown that for conditions of operation in the SCA (linear power of fuel rod is 2.62 kW/m), the fuel center temperature reaches ~140 °C for UO2 and ~112 °C for the UO2+Al composition. For operating conditions in the WWR-M reactor (linear power of fuel rod is 12.1 kW/m), the fuel center temperature reaches ~626 °C for ceramic (UO2) and ~381 °C for metal-ceramic fuel (UO2+Al). The calculations show a significant effect of the type of fuel material (UO2 or UO2+Al dispersion composition) on the fuel center temperature, taking into account the operating conditions in the subcritical assembly and the WWR-M research reactor. The maximum temperature of the cladding for the WWR-M operating conditions was 86.5 °C, and the maximum temperature of the cladding for the SCA operating conditions is 27 °C, which does not exceed the boiling point (vaporization) under the nominal conditions of their operation. Cross-section area of fuel rods, heat transfer coefficient and temperature distribution of the coolant are calculated. The software module allowed to estimate the temperature distribution of fuel element with different types of nuclear fuel for the conditions of research nuclear assemblies.
EXPERIMENTAL FACILITY FOR THE STUDY OF THE PROCESSES IN MIXING LOW-PRESSURE HEATERS OF K-1000-60/3000 TURBINES
Authors:   SE “Scientific and Technical Center” GC “NAEGC” Energoatom”, Smychok A. , Gerliga V. ,   SE “Scientific and Technical Center” GC “NAEGC” Energoatom”, Zaporozhan V. ,   SE “Scientific and Technical Center” GC “NAEGC” Energoatom”, Panchenko M. ,   SE “Scientific and Technical Center” GC “NAEGC” Energoatom”, Fylonych Y. ,   SE “Scientific and Technical Center” GC “NAEGC” Energoatom”
Published: October 2020

Nowadays, the development of nuclear energy is determined by solving the set of scientific and technical problems that provides reliable, safe and sustainable work of the operated and designed NPPs. At the same time different accident conditions and likelihood (probability) of variant equipment operating failures are analyzed. Obtained operating experience of the mixing low-pressure heaters (LPH) at thermal power plants (TPP) and NPPs shows that pulsations occur in some operation regimes of LPH turbine which lead to inner element destructions of LPH and pipeline malfunctions. These circumstances negatively affect operation of equipment that locates after LPH in condensate-supply tract. Consequently, unit capacity factor and economic indicators descend since troubleshooting for LPH mechanisms require some time and material resources. This work presents the experimental facility design and description of main design features of the facility components. The stand was designed to study the processes that lead to the vibration appearance in mixing LPH in condensate-supply tract of K-1000-60/3000 turbines. The main task of scale modeling is the need to observe equivalent conditions of the thermal-hydraulic processes behavior in the model in relation to full-scale equipment. To solve this problem using ANSYS code a preliminary simulation of hydraulic processes occurring in the experimental facility was performed. This allowed to determine in advance certain design features in the design of given facility. The results of experimental studies of the developed facility should allow to develop measures for reduction or complete elimination of vibrations in mixing LPH, as well as to validate computer programs for design analysis of stationary and non-stationary thermal-hydraulic processes in the specified equipment and designed measures testing.
THE PROJECT STATUS MORPHOLOGICAL INDICATOR AND METHOD OF ITS EXPRESS EVALUATION
Authors:   Odessa National Polytechnic University, Stanovska І. , Prokopovych I. ,   Odessa National Polytechnic University, Stanovskyi O. ,   Odessa National Polytechnic University, Kostina M. ,   Odessa National Polytechnic University
Published: October 2020

Every crisis intervention in a project actually destroys its original plan – the latter is more and more different from reality, and if there are many such interventions, there can be nothing left from the original plan! The models used in the initial planning of the project become inadequate, which immediately and negatively affects the accuracy and effectiveness of anti-crisis morphological decisions. The project team, after each structural intervention, should quickly begin to create a new plan, which should be provided with a new methodology of crisis management project based on morphological rapid analysis of organizational and technical systems to assess the current status of the project. For crisis management of any feedback entity, it is necessary to be able quickly measure the parameters of the state of that object in response to management intervention. Therefore, the purpose of scientific research, in which the complex object was project management, was to create a method of rapid measurement of the project status using the first proposed morphological (structural) indicator. The system of crisis management of complex technical systems is built on the basis of feedback on deviation of the current flow of the project from the planned one. A new complex parameter M is proposed, which uniquely and representatively reflects the morphological deviation of the current flow of the project from the planned one. The indicator is the product of the complex probability of a project’s ability to overcome the effects of a crisis without stopping or changing its overall structure and the cost of such a solution. Complex probability is calculated as the square root of the sum of the squares of crisis compensation probabilities by technological, variational, and creative methods. This made it possible to use this indicator as a criterion for the need to start the process of morphological response to the respective crises. The components of the complex parameter M and methods of their express measurement and calculation are determined. Based on the research, a scheme for the computer support subsystem of decision making in the planning and execution of the Copper Continuous Casting Projects (COCAST) crisis management project was developed. The practical use of the results of the study was carried out in the operating company at its own expense. The planned construction time was reduced by 7.4 % and cost by 5.9 %. The production of the new workshop made it possible to increase the competitiveness of the enterprise.
INFORMATION MODELING AS MEANS OF THE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES LIFE CYCLE MANAGING
Authors:   National Aviation University, Volvach А.
Published: October 2020

In the conditions of rapid scientific and technological progress, the technologies development pace of designing buildings and structures began to outstrip the practical application of them in the domestic market in comparison with the countries of the western world. Ukrainian building design tools have ceased to be internationally competitive. In these circumstances, it is especially important to introduce new and improve existing methods and tools for modeling buildings and structures. An important task for a modern designer is the ability to use a computer model at various stages of the building's life cycle, namely: design, construction, operation. To solve this problem, one can apply a new design method - Building Information Modeling (BIM). The purpose of this research is to explore the possibilities of using information modeling technologies for buildings as a means of their life cycle managing. The scientific and practical importance of the work stands in the possibility of introducing of information modeling technologies of buildings not only as a new design method, but also as a means of managing of the life cycle of the building at all its stages. The results of the research are based on the analysis of literary sources and practical experience of the authors. The article revealed the possibility usage of building information modeling as means of managing of the life cycle of building and structures. There is considered options and the main problems of information modeling application on different stages of buildings life cycle. In this paper, the main functions of building information modeling, which are necessary for managing of the life cycle of buildings and structures, have been analyzed and formulated. The practical importance of the results of this paper is in the presentation of the proposed functions and development prospects of building information modeling tools.
Pembuatan Surface Design Pada Busana Ready To Wear Dengan Teknik Sashiko
Authors: Ayda Puspa Nur , Astuti Astuti
Published: October 2020

Sashiko merupakan teknik menjahit jelujur yang berasal dari Jepang, yang diterapkan di atas kain berwarna indigo dengan menggunakan benang berwarna putih serta dapat berfungsi sebagai penguat jahitan ataupun sebagai dekoratif pada kain. Teknik sashiko pada awal kemunculannya digunakan sebagai dekoratif serta sebagai penguat bahan untuk busana kerja pemadam kebakaran dan para nelayan, namun seiring dengan berkembangnya zaman, teknik sashiko memiliki beberapa perubahan, yakni pada fungsi dan warna kain serta  benang yang digunakan, hal tersebut dibuktikan sengan banyak bermunculannya berbagai jenis kain dengan berbagai warna yang motif hiasnya diisi dengan teknik sashiko, dimana motif hias dengan teknik pada kain tersebut tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai dekoratif, namun juga berfungsi sebagai surface design. Perubahan yang terjadi pada sashiko tersebut sebagai dasar pembuatan surface design dengan teknik sashiko pada busana ready to wear. Melalui busana ready to wear tersebut ditampilkan berbagai motif hias yang diterapkan dengan teknik sashiko menggunakan warna kain serta warna benang yang berbeda, sehingga tercipta kebaruan pada surface design kain dan pada busana ready to wear.
Pengaruh Teknik Pendinginan Pada Pembuatan Menchi Katsu Tahu Ikan Terhadap Daya Terima Konsumen
Authors: Wirantomo Dewo Pinta , Muhaenah Yati Setiati , Mahdiyah Mahdiyah
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh subtitusi tahu putih pada pembuatan menchi katsu ikan terhadap daya terima konsumen berdasarkan aspek warna, rasa, aroma, dan tekstur. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Pengolahan Pastry dan Bakery Program Studi Pendidkan Tata Boga Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Dengan waktu penelitian dimulai pada bulan Mei 2019 hingga Desember 2019. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah menchi katsu tahu ikan dengan teknik pendinginan pada suhu ruang 30°C, suhu refigerator 8°C, dan suhu freezer -9°C kemudian diujikan kepada 30 panelis agak terlatih yang menilai keseluruh aspek. Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan uji Friedman dan uji Tuckey pada aspek warna, rasa, dan aroma menunjukan tidak adanya pengaruh teknik pendinginan menchi katsu tahu ikan. Sedangkan pasa aspek tekstur terdapat pengaruh. Kesimpulan hasil penilaian organoleptik secara umum bahwa menchi katsu tahu ikan dengan teknik pendinginan yang paling disukai oleh konsumen dari aspek warna, rasa, aroma, dan tekstur terletak pada teknik pendinginan suhu freezer -9°C.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Pati Garut (Maranta arundinacea) sebagai Bahan Lulur Tradisional terhadap Kehalusan dan Kecerahan pada Kulit Kering
Authors: Syawaliyah Salsa Ukhratus , Suryatna Bambang Sugeng
Published: October 2020

Salah satu produk asli kosmetika Indonesia yaitu lulur tradisional. Bahan dasar dalam pembuatan lulur tradisional adalah tepung beras. Butiran pati garut lebih kecil daripada butiran tepung beras dengan kata lain pati garut lebih halus daripada tepung beras. Semakin halus atau semakin kecil butiran suatu bahan akan menyebabkan suspensi dari produk yang dihasilkan menjadi lebih homogen sehingga patut diduga lulur dari tepung pati garut berpotensi mempunyai manfaat lebih mampu menghaluskan dan mencerahkan kulit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh subtitusi tepung beras dengan pati garut terhadap khasiat lulur menghaluskan dan mencerahkan kulit kering. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen yang dibagi menjadi 2 tahap yaitu tahap I (pra penelitian) dan tahap II (penelitian). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif persentase. Hasil penelitian ini adalah dari pemakaian ketiga jenis produk lulur menunjukkan responden yang menggunakan produk A3 memiliki pengaruh paling baik terhadap peningkatan kehalusan kulit dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 54% serta pengaruh paling baik terhadap peningkatan kecerahan kulit dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 12%  dengan kriteria cerah. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah subtitusi tepung beras dengan pati garut berpengaruh terhadap khasiat lulur menghaluskan dan mencerahkan kulit kering.
Widely Used Mutants ofeiger, Encoding theDrosophilaTumor Necrosis Factor, Carry Additional Mutations in the NimrodC1 Phagocytosis Receptor
Authors: Kodra Albana , de la Cova Claire , Gerhold Abigail R , Johnston Laura A
Published: October 2020

The process of apoptosis in epithelia involves activation of caspases, delamination of cells, and degradation of cellular components. Corpses and cellular debris are then rapidly cleared from the tissue by phagocytic blood cells. In studies of the Drosophila TNF, Eiger (Egr) and cell death in wing imaginal discs, the epithelial primordia of fly wings, we noticed that dying cells appeared to transiently accumulate in egr3 mutant wing discs, raising the possibility that their phagocytic engulfment by hemocytes was impaired. Further investigation revealed that lymph glands and circulating hemocytes from egr3 mutant larvae were completely devoid of NimC1 staining, a marker of phagocytic hemocytes. Genome sequencing uncovered mutations in the NimC1 coding region that are predicted to truncate the NimC1 protein before its transmembrane domain, and provide an explanation for the lack of NimC staining. The work that we report here demonstrates the presence of these NimC1 mutations in the widely used egr3 mutant, its sister allele, egr1, and its parental strain, Regg1GS9830. As the egr3 and egr1 alleles have been used in numerous studies of immunity and cell death, it may be advisable to re-evaluate their associated phenotypes.
Narcotic Drug Smell Mimics for Dog Training at Cynological Departments: Composition, Principle of Action, and Legal Frame work of their Use
Authors:   Institute of Organic Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Sokolenko L.V. , Sokolenko T.M. ,   Institute of Organic Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Yagupolskii Yu.L. ,   Institute of Organic Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Kalchenko V.I. ,   Institute of Organic Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Veresenko Yu.V. ,   State Research Institute of the MIA of Ukraine, Nenia O.V. ,   State Research Institute of the MIA of Ukraine, Kuchynskyi Yu.D. ,   State Research Institute of the MIA of Ukraine, Smernytskyi D.V. ,   State Research Institute of the MIA of Ukraine, Skorobagatko O.V. ,   State Research Institute of the MIA of Ukraine, Skorobagatko M.A. ,   K9 Unit of the National Police of Ukraine, Kolomiiets S.I. ,   K9 Unit of the National Police of Ukraine
Published: October 2020

Introduction. Involvement of cynological departments to narcotics identification is widely used due to high sensitivity of canine olfaction. Problem Statement. Currently, cynological departments of the MIA of Ukraine can use the samples of original narcotics in detector dogs learning and training for the purpose of developing or maintaining of the corresponding skill. However, narcotics are the substances under control; therefore, special normative procedures for their obtaining, usage, storage, and utilization exist. This order greatly complicates dogs training. The use of original narcotics is reasonable in special cynological schools during basic learning of detector dogs. Further training in departments is oriented to maintain skills and, as a rule, is carried out using pseudo narcotic scents, which does not contain original narcotics and does not possess narcotic activity. Majority of such pseudo narcotic scents is of foreign production and are expensive. This fact does not allow to provide with training aids all the cynological departments of the MIA of Ukraine. Moreover, these pseudo narcotic scents are of limited range. Purpose. The purpose of this research is to develop domestic pseudo narcotic scents with extended range, which would not possess narcotic activity, but have similar odor properties like original narcotics and are cheaper in comparison to foreign counterparts. Materials and Methods. Pseudo narcotic scents of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, opium, and poppy straw were developed. These training aids consist of inert carrying agent and volatile organic impurities from narcotics. These training aids were tested with involvement of 12 detector dogs of the cynological departments of the National Policy of Ukraine and State border service of Ukraine. Results. Pseudo narcotic canine training aids for cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, opium, and poppy straw were created and tested with detector dogs. It was shown that odorological profile of pseudo scents agreed with original narcotics. Conclusions. Pseudo narcotic scents which are perspective for introduction into production and further usage as canine training aids in cynological departments have been established.
Quantitative Analysis of the Co-Publications of Ukrainian Scientists with the Nobel Laureates 1994-2018 in Science
Authors:   State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine, Nazarovets S.A.
Published: October 2020

Introduction. The Nobel Prize is awarded annually for outstanding scientific discoveries and inventions. Most scientific papers today are co-authored by a large number of researchers. However, very few scientists can receive the Nobel Prize according to the Statutes of the Nobel Foundation. An analysis of the co-authorship of the Nobel laureates will make it possible to identify employees of Ukrainian institutions who have collaborated with leading scientists of the world, whose scientific works were noted by Nobel. Problem Statement. For the development of science in Ukraine it is important to study the successful experience of cooperation of domestic research institutions with leading world scientists and research centers, because international scientific collaboration facilitates the process of acquiring new knowledge, promotes mutual enrichment of ideas, efficient use of resources and expands opportunities for further use of research results. Purpose. Explore the network of collaborators research institutions of Ukraine workers with Nobel laureates in selected scientific fields. Materials and Methods. Created a list with Scopus ID Nobel laureates 1994-2018 in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine or Physiology. Using the Scopus database, selected publications of Nobel Prize winners, which were written in collaboration with scientists who worked in Ukrainian institutions. The number of these publications, their authors, the type, time of writing and the number of citations were determined. Results. The 31 publications were singled out, in which the Nobel laureates of 1994-2018 and employees of scientific institutions of Ukraine were co-authors. A total of 37 such authors from 14 scientific institutions have been identified. Conclusions. The data obtained indicate that the employees of scientific institutions of Ukraine published very few papers in collaborations with Nobel Prize winners of 1994-2018 in comparison with employees of institutions in leading countries in publishing activity. Consequently, the system of relations of Ukrainian institutions with foreign scientific institutions, whose employees make an important contribution to scientific progress, is underdeveloped.
Cyberpolitik
Authors: Muqsith Munadhil Abdul
Published: October 2020

Abstract:The internet developed for the first time in Indonesia in the early 1990s. Starting from the pagayuban network, it is now expanding without boundaries anywhere. A survey conducted by the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) said that the number of internet users in Indonesia in 2012 reached 63 million people or 24.23 percent of the country's total population. Next year, that figure is predicted to increase by close to 30 percent to 82 million users and continue to grow to 107 million in 2014 and 139 million or 50 percent of the total population in 2015. million people. This matter also results in political communication with the internet media, or is often said to be cyber politics. Cyber politics in Indonesia has faced growth in recent years. There are many facilities that support the growth of cyber politics, such as Facebook, Twitter, mailing list, YouTube, and others.Keywords: Cyberpolitik, Internet  Abstrak:Internet berkembang pertama kali di Indonesia pada awal tahun 1990-an. Diawali dari pagayuban network kini berkembang luas tanpa batas dimanapun juga. Suatu survei yang diselenggarakan Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII) mengatakan kalau jumlah pengguna internet di Indonesia tahun 2012 menggapai 63 juta orang ataupun 24,23 persen dari total populasi negeri ini. Tahun depan, angka itu diprediksi naik dekat 30 persen jadi 82 juta pengguna serta terus berkembang jadi 107 juta pada 2014 serta 139 juta ataupun 50 persen total populasi pada 2015. juta orang. Perihal ini pula berakibat pada komunikasi politik dengan media internet, ataupun kerap diucap dengan cyber politic. Cyber politic di Indonesia hadapi pertumbuhan sebagian tahun terakhir. Banyaknya fasilitas yang menunjang pertumbuhan cyber politic semacam terdapatnya facebook, Twitter, mailing list, youtobe, serta lain-lain.Kata Kunci: Cyberpolitik, Internet
Onde estamos e para onde vamos?
Authors: Soares Dutra Adriana
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo propõe uma reflexão crítica no que tange ao chamamento do Serviço Social para intervenção em desastres, considerando que, majoritariamente, o exercício profissional de assistentes sociais neste campo encontra-se voltado para o atendimento da população após a ocorrência de impactos, o que contribui para o reforço de características presentes na profissão desde a sua gênese, como o caráter subalterno e a ênfase na dimensão técnico-operativa, desvinculada das demais dimensões profissionais. Com base em situações recentes e no levantamento de pesquisas e estudos sobre o tema, são realizados apontamentos que buscam a alteração desta realidade, a partir de um maior alinhamento entre as ações desenvolvidas por assistentes sociais na gestão de desastres e o projeto ético-político que vem sendo construído por segmentos da categoria desde as últimas décadas do século XX.
O Escola sem Partido enquanto proposta de esvaziamento da educação
Authors: Araújo Luciene , Da Silva Andrezza Rocha , De Góis Gilcélia Batista
Published: October 2020

A nossa sociedade é composta por uma série de determinantes ideológicos que revelam, em sua maioria, um caráter conservador, buscando direcionar a capacidade reflexiva dos indivíduos para a legitimação dos interesses da classe dominante. No Brasil, este direcionamento vem sendo enveredado pelo Projeto de Lei n° 867 de 2015 que institui o programa Escola sem Partido e pelo Projeto de Lei nº 246 de 2019, o qual inova ao instituir como direito das(os) estudantes a gravação das aulas. Assim, problematizar os pressupostos deste projeto, que também se configura como um movimento, constitui o objetivo deste artigo. Para efeito de elaboração de contrapontos a esta proposta de esvaziamento da educação, realizamos uma revisão de literatura tendo como base a teoria social crítica. Dessa maneira, buscamos evidenciar a incongruência do Escola sem Partido com a essência emancipadora e política da educação.
Desafios e possibilidades para o controle social de políticas públicas no atual contexto de retrocesso dos direitos sociais
Authors: Da Silva Vini Rabassa , Acosta de Medeiros Mara Rosange
Published: October 2020

O artigo pretende retomar a importância do exercício do controle social democrático de políticas públicas, problematizando o seu alcance em um Estado capitalista, autoritário e conservador, a fim de estimular processos participativos no âmbito das políticas sociais, que simultaneamente lutem pela ampliação de direitos sociais na perspectiva emancipatória e ampliem a consciência coletiva e a organização popular. Primeiramente, apresenta-se uma visão das políticas públicas no contexto atual, posteriormente os desafios para o exercício do controle social democrático, finalizando com a indicação de algumas possibilidades estratégicas para a sua efetivação.
O asseguramento dos direitos sociais a partir da política de Assistência Social para populações em situação de rua
Authors: Martinelli Tiago , Nunes Rodrigo dos Santos , Machado Veridiana Farias
Published: October 2020

Este texto tem por objetivo apresentar, na trajetória histórica brasileira, desde a Constituição Federal de 1988, os processos e o asseguramento dos direitos da população em situação de rua, sob a perspectiva da política pública de Assistência Social. A partir do arcabouço legal, aponta a restrição de acesso e a necessidade de estrutura para o atendimento das demandas dessa população. É na resistência e nas diferentes formas de manifestação desta população que se tem a contribuição para o processo de garantia dos direitos sociais. No entanto, além de problematizar desafios, destaca também as conquistas junto à política de Assistência Social.
A literatura brasileira vista de longe
Authors: De Almeida Salles Bruna Carolina
Published: October 2020

O artigo aborda, em perspectiva complementarmente contrária aos métodos tradicionais de análise da literatura brasileira, a difusão e mobilização da produção literária brasileira modernista para outras paragens culturais, cujo resultado é o redesenho de fluxos da circulação de modelos literários e culturais. Em um primeiro momento, são abordados os meios de difusão da literatura brasileira em Portugal e na Europa, de modo geral; em seguida, a repercussão que ela tem, sobretudo, no ambiente acadêmico português; e, por fim, a adesão ao modelo literário brasileiro por parte dos literatos cabo-verdianos no transcorrer da primeira metade do século XX.
Imaginando a nação no teatro
Authors: Montebelo Barcelos Carolina
Published: October 2020

O romantismo e o modernismo na literatura brasileira procuraram trabalhar com o tema de nossa nacionalidade como meio de nos autorreconhecermos, uma busca por uma identidade nacional. Com o advento do pós-modernismo e, principalmente, dos estudos culturais, a questão da identidade nacional e da representação da nação voltou à carga; historiadores, cientistas sociais e críticos literários e das artes visuais vêm debatendo acerca do tema e, portanto, vemos análises de romances, contos, poemas, pinturas, instalações, filmes e séries de TV, entre outros, que tratam de como esses meios procuram representar a nação – ou se ainda é possível falar de modo totalizante de narrativas da nação e de identidade nacional. Entretanto, esse ponto não parece tão premente nos estudos teatrais. Embora haja peças que procuram narrar o meio, o espaço e a sociedade, seja a nação ou a cidade – essa às vezes como representativa de uma ideia de nação –, o debate sobre o que seria essa ideia de nação e identidade nacional é, na crítica teatral, escasso. Esse artigo tem, portanto, o objetivo de analisar como a nação foi imaginada e o entendimento de identidade nacional na peça BR3, assinada por Bernardo Carvalho e encenada pela companhia Teatro da Vertigem.
Avaliação multidimensional da fragilidade em idosos hospitalizados
Authors: Leandro Luciano Alves , Gomes Laryssa Mireli Rodrigues , Chevônica Juliane Pessoa
Published: October 2020

Introdução: a Síndrome da Fragilidade (SF) pode representar um impacto significativo nos cuidados hospitalares aos idosos gerando desfechos com prognósticos funcionais variados.Objetivo: conhecer a multidimensionalidade envolvida no processo de hospitalização de idosos e a sua condição de fragilidade.Métodos: estudo transversal com abordagem descritiva que avaliou 150 idosos com 60 anos ou mais, internados em dois grandes hospitais na cidade de Curitiba, PR. Foram coletados dados relacionados à caracterização sociodemográfica; fatores cognitivos pelo Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM); nível de fragilidade pela Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS); depressão pela Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (EDG-15); e força de preensão manual (FPM) verificada por dinamometria manual.Resultados: a média de idade foi de 70,0±7,9 anos e 92 (61,3%) eram homens. 30% dos idosos foram classificados como vulneráveis, 27,3% evoluindo como uma fragilidade leve, 22,7% moderada, 9,3% considerada uma forma grave e, apenas 10,7% normais. Fatores como diminuição de força de preensão palmar e depressão foram estatisticamente associados à condição de fragilidade, servindo como parâmetros analíticos dentro de uma multidimensionalidade avaliada.Conclusão: os colaboradores deste estudo apresentam-se mais vulneráveis, tanto físico como cognitivamente, levando a um cenário condizente a uma redução de suas habilidades motoras, pior expectativa de vida e consequente morte precoce.
La llegada del naturalismo a España a través de la prensa finisecular
Authors: López Martín Ismael
Published: October 2020

Con la selección de diez artículos publicados en periódicos de distinta ideología de los últimos años del siglo XIX, las siguientes páginas esbozan el desarrollo de una de las polémicas más importantes en la historia de la literatura y de la cultura casi desde el secular debate entre clásicos y modernos: la incorporación de España a la estética naturalista, nacida en Francia. Estas disputas, que no dejaron indiferente a ningún intelectual, se caracterizaron por la confusión terminológica, la intransigencia de ideales, el entendimiento de la nueva escuela como un eslabón más en el avance de la literatura y la feroz crítica de la religión católica.
Using Design Space and Response Surface Methodology for developing a liquid chromatography method for simultaneous determination of five statins in pharmaceutical form
Authors: Belmir H. , Abourriche A. , Bennamara A. , Saffaj T. , Ihssane Bouchaib
Published: October 2020

This study describes the development of a method allowing the simultaneous separation and quantification of five statins by High performance liquid chromatography/Diode Array Detector (HPLC/DAD). Optimization was accomplished using chemometric tools such as the Design Space (DS) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Central Composite Design (CCD) and DS were applied for the optimization of the chromatographic procedure as well as the robustness of the chromatographic method by taking the ratio of the percentage of acetonitrile (%ACN) Buffer solution, the pH and the mobile phase flow rate as critical parameters. Satisfactory results were obtained after the optimization phase with a percentage of mobile phase equal to 46.19%, a pH of 4.16 and the flow rate is 1.4 mL min−1 by setting the resolution limits above 6, and the target retention time of 20 min. Using the DS and CCD approach, we have developed a robust and reliable procedure for the simultaneous and accurate separation and quantification of the five statins.
ENERGY DEMAND AND RACE EXPLAINED IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CASE OF ELECTRICITY
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Mhlanga David , Garidzirai Rufaro ,   Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Published: October 2020

The study investigated the influence of race in the demand for energy in South Africa using electricity as a case study. The driving force behind the study was to establish whether race still plays a role in access to energy in the country, 26 years into democracy. The study’s contribution is premised on influencing the development of policy that addresses energy inequality in South Africa and the world at large. Using the logistic regression analysis, the study found that race still plays a role in the demand for energy in South Africa. The odds of demand for electricity for the White population was 46.748 per cent higher than that of Blacks, Colored, and Indians combined. Other significant variables were gender, age of household head, net household income per month in Rand and household size. Despite constituting much of the populace in South Africa, the demand for electricity of the Black population was third compared to other races. Such findings reflect the reality that many of the Black households are suffering from energy poverty. Given these results, it is recommended that the South African government invests more in energy and alternative sources of clean energy such as solar and wind which can cater for much of the population.
METHODOLOGY FOR RESEARCH THROUGH SIMULATION BUSINESS GAME AS A TOOL FOR STRAGTEGIC MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Authors:   Russian Academy of Natural History, Moscow, Russia National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria University of Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria, Terziev Venelin , Stoykov Mitko ,   Rakovski National Defence College, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: October 2020

Modelling a business game to test the building of capabilities for enhancing institutional resilience requires a thorough knowledge of the underlying in the reviewed process base concepts (for counteracting hybrid threats, for building defence capabilities, for the functioning of the business model of the national security system and etc.) and following a specific management strategy. The business simulation games should be seen as a concrete model of abstractions from the reality. Therefore, when analyzing the results of their implementation, it should be borne in mind that the tested coherence of a theory or concept can be successful in a particular model or simulation, but this is not actually a guarantee of overall consistency with the real world, especially when testing newly developed theories and concepts with many conventions. Therefore, the selection of concepts, variables, the way the model is developed, the approaches to conduct, and especially the management of this type of scientific research are of particular importance. Of course, the most profound impact on the results is the level of professionalism in preparing the analysis of the results of each business simulation game.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IN TOP MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL SMES
Authors:   University of Coimbra, Portugal, Cabral Angelo Miguel R. , Carvalho Fernando Manuel P. O. ,   University of Coimbra, Portugal, Ferreira Jose Antonio V. ,   University of Aveiro, Portugal
Published: October 2020

The psychological characteristics of international firms’ decision-makers are of major importance in an increasingly borderless business world. Cultural intelligence (CQ) and emotional intelligence (EI) endow individuals with critical abilities to interact in multicultural environments. Given the scarcity of empirical studies, this research studies the relationship between CQ and EI and their dimensions respectively. This study focuses on the decisionmakers of international micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The sample is composed of 307 international top managers. Constructs convergent and discriminant validities were verified and the relationship between them was assessed. Despite difference, the two intelligences are significantly related. In relation to their dimensions, significant relationships emerged as well significant emotional predictors of cultural intelligence. According to the results, the two intelligences emerged as important related capabilities within international top managers. We attested that in international business contexts, cultural and emotional intelligences are important and related capabilities.
MEASURING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN ZIMBABWE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Mhlanga David , Dunga Steven Henry ,   North-West University, South Africa
Published: October 2020

The study sought to assess the levels of financial inclusion among the smallholder farmers and to investigate its determinants among the same. The study employed a household measure to measure the level of financial inclusion and multiple regression to assess the determinants of financial inclusion. The results indicated that the level of financial inclusion among the smallholder farmers was low because the percentage of households who were actively participating in the formal financial system was below 27 per cent below 50 per cent. The investigation on the driving factors of financial inclusion indicated that off-farm income, education level, distance, financial literacy and age of the household were the significant variables in explaining the determinants of financial inclusion among the smallholder farmers in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe. Therefore, the study discovered that it is important for the government of Zimbabwe and financial institutions to form partnerships to come up with policies that ensure that smallholder farmers are included in the formal financial market and these policies should motivate households to use the formal financial services. Also, the crafted should strive to remove all the barriers to financial inclusion among the smallholder farmers. For instance, looking at farmers, many farmers are finding it difficult to access loans due to lack of collateral security, so banks need to come up with services and products that are tailor-made for the smallholder farmers especially on credit, services that allow smallholder farmers to borrow.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN ZIMBABWE
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Mhlanga David , Dunga Steven Henry ,   North-West University, South Africa, Moloi Tankiso ,   University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: October 2020

The study sought to investigate the impact of financial inclusion on poverty reduction in Zimbabwe among the smallholder farmers. It is alleged that financial inclusion can help in achieving seven of the seventeen sustainable development goals (SDGs), which include poverty eradication in all its forms everywhere, ending hunger, achieving food security, ensuring improved nutrition as well as promoting sustainable agriculture and many others. Using the simple regression method, the study discovered that financial inclusion has a strong impact on poverty reduction among smallholder farmers. The study went on to discover that, for the government to tackle poverty especially among the smallholder farmers, it is important to ensure that farmers do participate in the financial sector through saving, borrowing and taking out insurance among other services. So, it is important for the government of Zimbabwe to fully implement policies that encourage financial inclusion such as making sure that farmers find it easy to access financial institutions and encouraging financial institutions to review transaction costs like bank account opening charges periodically, implementing financial education programs among the farmers because these variables are important in influencing farmers to participate or preventing them from using financial services.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: UNDER THE MODERATING ROLE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Wenhao Miao , Jaidi Junainah ,   Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Mohidin Rosle ,   Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Published: October 2020

This paper investigates the moderating effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the relationship between capital structure and firm performance on the Chinese capital market. This paper applied a panel data regression technique using data composition represented by SSE180 index for a period spanning from 2010 until 2019. A total of 86 representative large listed firms was employed in this study for the period of 10 years with a total of 860 firm-year observation. The empirical results showed that debt has a significant negative relationship with firm performance. More importantly, this paper found that the level of CSR moderates the relationship between capital structure and firm performance. The study also found that, the relationship between capital structure and firm performance diminishing when the level of CSR is higher. In China capital market context, the debt ratio is quite high and CSR is a useful business strategy that could diminish the negative impact of capital structure on firm performance. Therefore, firms should comprehensively consider relevant influencing factors, such as CSR, and apply appropriate methods in determining the optimal capital structure in improving their firm performance.
WAVELET ANALYSIS OF THE EURO AND ITS CO-MOVEMENT WITH FOUR EXCHANGE RATES
Authors:   Kyushu University, Japan, Chu Meifen
Published: October 2020

The objective of this study is to examine the characteristics of the Euro exchange rate and its comovement with four main currencies (the AUD, POUND, YEN, and RMB). After the Euro was adopted as an official currency in EU area, it grew rapidly and became the second most-traded currency in the world. The increasing importance of the Euro drew much attention from researchers and policymakers. This paper employs the wavelet analysis, which has become popular and recently is applied in various fields, such as medical science, radio science and social science. First, this paper observes five currency exchange series: the EURO, AUD, POUND, YEN and RMB. Next, using wavelet analysis, it examines the characteristics of each series. Then, a wavelet coherence analysis is used to examine the interdependence between the EURO and the other four currencies. The results indicate that the Euro displays a greater interdependence with the AUD and POUND, while it has lesser correlations with the YEN and RMB. This implies the Euro co-moves with the American and European exchange markets while it is less related with the Asian counterpart. It is interesting to note that the Yen led the Euro during the global financial crisis. Further, the Euro has interdependence with the four exchange rates at shorter periodicities during the crisis periods and is correlated with the four at long periodicities in the long run.
Primary headache subtypes and thyroid dysfunction: Is there any association?
Authors: SPANOU Ioanna , CHRISTIDI Foteini , LIAKAKIS Georgios , RIZONAKI Konstantina , BOUGEA Anastasia , ANAGNOSTOU Evangelos , KARARIZOU Evangelia
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Background: Primary headaches, and particularly migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) as well as hypothyroidism are common medical conditions. To date, numerous studies have suggested a possible bidirectional relationship between migraine and hypothyroidism, although certain studies had contradictory results. Objective: To investigate whether there is any association between primary headache subtypes and thyroid disorders. Methods: A retrospective study of consecutive patients aged ≥18 years referred to the Headache Outpatient Clinic of Aeginition Hospital and diagnosed with primary headache and any thyroid disorder. Results: Out of 427 patients (males/females=76/351), 253 (59.3%) were diagnosed with migraine without aura, 53 (12.4%) with TTH, 49 (11.5%) with migraine with aura, 29 (6.8%) with medication-overuse headache, 23 (5.4%) with mixed-type headache (migraine with/without aura and TTH), nine (2.1%) with cluster headache, and 11 (2.6%) with other types of primary headaches. The prevalence of any type of thyroid disorder was 20.8% (89/427 patients). In the total sample, 27 patients (6.3%) reported hypothyroidism, 18 (4.2%) unspecified thyroidopathy, 14 (3.3%) thyroid nodules, 12 (2.8%) Hashimoto thyroiditis, 12 (2.8%) thyroidectomy, three (0.7%) thyroid goiter, and three (0.7%) hyperthyroidism. Further statistical analysis between categorical variables did not reveal any significant association between headache subtypes and thyroid dysfunction. Conclusions: No specific association was found between primary headache subtypes and specific thyroid disorder. However, a high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in general and specifically hypothyroidism was demonstrated among patients with primary headaches, which lays the foundation for further clarification in prospective longitudinal studies.
Elaboration and properties of low-cost ceramic microfiltration membrane from local Tunisian clay for wastewater treatment
Authors: Kamoun N. , Hajjeji W. , Abid R. , Rodriguez M. A. , Jamoussi F.
Published: October 2020

Abstract This study focused on the development and preparation of a microfiltration membrane, based on a low-cost natural Tunisian clay powder, deposited on macro-porous ceramic support. The deposit was made through a dip-coating technique, followed by a drying process and sintering at 700 °C. Results revealed that the obtained membrane was characterized by a good adhesion between the membrane layer and the ceramic support, an average pore diameter of 0.34 mm, and a porosity of 39%. This membrane was applied in the treatment of wastewater generated by the wastewater treatment plant of Sfax, Tunisia. The performances in terms of permeate flux and efficiency were determined in order to reduce the pollutant content expressed in terms of turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), and suspended matter (MES). Results showed an MES retention value of about 15%, and turbidity and BOD5 retention rate of 99% and ~100%, respectively.
Utilization of discarded foundry sand (DFS) and inorganic waste from cellulose and paper industry for the manufacture of glass-ceramic materials
Authors: Silva L. M. S. e , Magalhães R. S. , Macedo W. C. , Santos G. T. A. , Albas A. E. S. , Teixeira S. R.
Published: October 2020

Abstract Recycling has been pointed out as an alternative to the disposal of waste materials in industrial landfills. In the present study, the transformation of residues (discarded foundry sand - DFS, grits, and lime mud) in glass-ceramic materials is shown. The glasses were obtained by the melting/cooling method. The precursor materials, glasses, and glass-ceramics were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and differential scanning calorimetry/thermal gravimetric analysis (DSC/TGA). The glassy materials were milled, pelleted, and thermally treated at the crystallization temperatures given by DSC data to obtain the glass-ceramics (885, 961, and 1090 ºC). The main formed phases were cristobalite, α-wollastonite (parawollastonite), and β-wollastonite (pseudowollastonite). The glass-ceramics showed very low water absorption and apparent porosity (0.26 to 0.88 wt% and 0.66 to 1.77 vol%, respectively). The results confirmed that the studied residues can be used as raw materials for the manufacture of vitreous and glass-ceramic materials.