bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Proceedings of the Fiqh Council of North America
Authors: DeLorenzo Yusuf
Published: December 2020

The Fiqh Council of North America discussed a variety of issues atthis meeting. To promote jointly prepared and considered legal opinions(fatawa), the council welcomes the input of Muslim social scientists onthe following issues:1. A lunar calendar for North America. Its policy is to a) provide interestedparties with detailed astronomical projections for the next sevento ten years; b) provide information on the Sharl'ah's perspective vis-avisastronomical calculations; c) urge Muslims to observe the moonregularly and report their sightings; and d) allow each community to decidewhether it will use the information as a guide to physical sighting or asa definitive table for the beginning and end of the lunar months.2. Whether women may share in the management and administration ofmosques, Islamic schools, and executive councils of Islamic organizations(youth and studemt organizations in particular). It was noted that there isno legal reason to prevent this essentially organizational concern and alsothat this matter was not a source of controversy among the classical jurists,for the question of general sovereignty does not arise ...
Formation of the structure of the comprehensive mechanism of ensuring the region’s economic security
Authors: Ovcharenko O. V. , Dubnytskyi V. I. , Fedulova S. O.
Published: December 2020

It has been proposed the structure of a complex mechanism for ensuring the economic security of the region in the article. As a methodological basis, a generalized structure of the public administration mechanism was used, which, as the main elements, includes: a goal; functions; methods for implementing functions; methods tools; subjects. The study has updated that the defining component of the mechanism for ensuring the economic security of the region is the “goal”, namely, ensuring the balance of the region’s economy, despite the impact of the crisis and internal and external threats, conditions for improving the quality of life and human and environmental safety, as well as integration in the country’s economy and economic independence, rational use of resources and the use of competitive advantages. On the basis of this mechanism, the study proposes the distribution of competencies between regional authorities to ensure the economic security of the region in order to organize a monitoring system for this security. The developed system for monitoring the economic security of the region is a fairly effective element of regional management, since it relies on available statistical data, and secondly, it allows evaluating the object of research both statically and dynamically; thirdly, it makes it possible to assess both the general state of affairs in the region and by large blocks and by individual factors. The study also proposed a concept strategy for the socio-economic development of the Dnipropetrovsk region until 2030, which includes elements of the implementation of measures to increase the level of economic security of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Main directions and support measures for scientific, technological and innovative policies in the world during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Shabranska N. I. , Berezniak N. V.
Published: December 2020

A scientific study of the directions for the formation, implementation and support of scientific, technological and innovation policy (STI policy) in the highly developed countries to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis phenomena has been investigated. Measures and instruments of general political support for the STI sphere, in addition to effective medical and pharmacological support, also cover organizational and technical, financial, socio-economic, information, scientific and innovative support. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of directions for supporting scientific research, the development of new technologies and innovations to overcome the consequences of the coronavirus; coordination of actions and strengthening of cooperation at the national and international levels. The features of the introduction of state assistance instruments (support packages) of innovative business structures during the crisis are considered; holding collective events at the national and international levels; open exchange of data on the results of research and development — are analyzed. OECD data on decisions and measures taken by national governments and international organizations to overcome the pandemic, as well as support scientific and business structures during the crisis, have been analyzed and systematized. Eight main directions of STI support for five countries (Great Britain, Germany, Canada, Norway, Japan) are highlighted, which are combined in a summary table.
Joanna Barcik, ed.: Od filozofii refleksji do hermeneutyki. Francuska filozofia religii [De la philosophie reflexive à l'herméneutique. Philosophie française de la religion]
Authors: Grzywacz Robert
Published: December 2020

The article reviews the book Od filozofii refleksji do hermeneutyki. Francuska filozofia religii [De la philosophie reflexive à l'herméneutique. Philosophie française de la religion], edited by Joanna Barcik.
Growth inhibition effect on Trypanosoma brucei gambiense by the oxidative stress supplied from low-temperature plasma at atmospheric pressure
Authors: Yokoyama Naoaki , Sivakumar Thillaiampalam , Ikehara Sanae , Akimoto Yoshihiro , Yamaguchi Takashi , Wakai Ken , Ishikawa Kenji , Hori Masaru , Shimizu Tetsuji , Sakakita Hajime , Ikehara Yuzuru
Published: December 2020

Trypanosoma brucei(Tb) is a pathogenic protozoan causing sleeping sickness in humans. Despite little knowledge of how the produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) kills this protozoan, the research on the killing mechanism using chemical compounds and the phagosome in the macrophages has suggested that the protozoan is highly susceptible to the increased oxidative stress. Because the prescribed drug can react with various kinds of molecules and the second produced intermediate compounds, in this study, we clarified the immediate killing effect onTbin the condition of increased oxidative stress using a low-temperature plasma at atmospheric pressure (LTP) equipment. Results Show the significant growth inhibition ofTbin the LTP-treated medium, the loss of morphological homeostasis with twisted to puffed appearance, and demonstrated the swelled changes on mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. In conclusion, this study revealed how the increased oxidative stress killsTbusing LTP technology.
Sistem Temujanji Interaktif Berasaskan WEB
Authors: Hasbullah Nurul Haziqah , Mohd Noor Noor Anida Zaria
Published: December 2020

Kajian ini menghasilkan sistem berasaskan web yang bertujuan untuk memudahkan penepatan temujanji bagi pensyarah Jabatan Komputeran, Fakulti Seni, Komputeran dan Industri Kreatif dan pelajar program Kejuruteraan Perisian (AC10) yang dikenali sebagai AC10 Appointment System. Tujuan utama pembangunan sistem ini adalah untuk memudahkan pelajar membuat temujanji dengan pensyarah dengan lebih teratur dan tersusun disamping memudahkan urusan pensyarah menerima termujanji yang akan dibuat oleh pelajar. Sistem ini telah dibangunkan dengan menggunakan metodologi prototaip. Instrumen soal selidik telah digunakan untuk menguji fungsi dan kebolehgunaan AC10 Appointment System. Seramai 20 orang pelajar dari program Kejuruteraan Perisian telah dipilih sebagai respondent untuk kajian ini. Hasil kajian ini mendapati bahawa sistem berasaskan web AC10 Appointment System diterima dengan baik dan berharap sistem ini dapat digunakan bagi memudahkan urusan membut temujanji di antara pensyarah dan pelajar.
Linfomas en pacientes pediátricos con VIH
Authors: Ramos Castillo Silvia Paola , Son Ernesto
Published: December 2020

Los Linfomas son un grupo heterogéneo de malignidades linfoides con diferentes patrones clínicos y de respuesta al tratamiento. La relación entre el Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana y los linfomas es ampliamente conocida. El Linfoma de Hodgkin tiene un riesgo 10 veces mayor de presentación en pacientes con VIH que la población en general y el Linfoma No Hodgkin tipo Burkitt se considera una enfermedad definitoria de SIDA en pacientes con VIH.
Novel Technique for Noninvasive Detection of Localized Dynamic Brain Signals by Using Transcranial Static Magnetic Fields
Authors: Hiwaki Osamu
Published: December 2020

Conventional
techniques for noninvasive measurement of brain function such as
electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI), and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) have
critical limitations of spatial or temporal resolution. Here, we developed a novel technique which
enables the precise measurement of dynamic brain signals and localized
identification of active brain regions. In this technique, termed as
magnetically biased field (MBF), human brain signal is measured as the
fluctuation of a transcranial static magnetic field emitted by a coil placed on
the scalp. The validity of MBF was confirmed by the measurement of
somatosensory evoked signals. Fast somatosensory evoked
signals were successfully observed. Localized maximum positive and negative
deflections appeared at the region which represents the right primary
somatosensory area contralateral to the stimulated hand. The ability of MBF to
detect dynamic brain activity precisely can have numerous applications such as
diagnosing brain diseases and brain-machine interfaces.
Full Text Volume 6 Nomor 2 November 2019
Authors: Medica Admin
Published: December 2020

Full Text Volume 6 Nomor 2 November 2019
DEVELIPING THE VUSUALIZATION PROGRAM OF MEASURING SMALL NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION:CONTROL OF ENERGY RESOURCES: CER2 - MAIN PIPE
Authors: Gnezdilova O. A.
Published: December 2020

Statement of the problem. The algorithm of the program “Control of Energy Resources: CER 1-gas” designed to quickly calculate the maximum permissible error of measurement by the gas meter in relative units (%) and in absolute value (m3/h) at the current set gas flow rate for various types of meters needs to be improved.Results. The major issues of programming physical processes for measuring low gas flow rates are discussed. A description of the program for measuring low gas flow rates is shown. A computer software and an operation algorithm “Energy Resources Control: CER2-main” have been developed that automate the calculation of the maximum permissible measurement error by the gas meter in relative units (%) and in absolute value (m3/h) at the current specified gas flow rate, diameter, pressure for various types of counters taking into account the linear velocity of particles in the gas flow.Conclusions. For the first time, the EMV software “Energy Resources Control: CER 2-main” has been designed aimed at quickly calculating the maximum permissible measurement error of the gas meter in relative units (%) and in absolute value (m3/h) for the current specified gas flow rate, pipeline diameter, pressure for different types of meters, which makes it easier to check their performance during periodic verification. The results obtained meet the objectives set in the “Energy Strategy of Russia for the Period up to 2030” (No. 1715-r dated October 13, 2009) and are intended for use in the modernization of gas consumption systems and accounting for low energy costs. The studies assume the adaptation of the basic methods for assessing the reliability, risks and safety of systems in the theory of gas supply and regulation of gas consumption metering employed by regional enterprises of the gas industry.
LOCAL URBAN-PLANNING FORMATIONS AS A FOUNDATION FOR REORGANIZING REGIONAL SYSTEMS OF SETTLEMENT: PREREQUISITES FOR DEVELOPING THE METHODOLOGY
Authors: Yushkova N. G.
Published: December 2020

Statement of the problem. New trends in urban planning of the 21st century reflect the influence of scientific and technological progress and development of social relations. In the territorial systems of settlement, there is a pronounced dynamics of urban planning processes, their regional identity, heterogeneity and locality of location in space. Without proper methodology in place, maintaining the existing structural and functional order is becoming challenging. Establishing the features and patterns of development of territorial systems as the basis for their reorganization requires the systematization of the latest urban planning experience.Results. A special group of objects - local town-planning formations - is revealed, their characteristic features are substantiated which predetermine the construction of a typology. Based on the differentiation of the ways of their interaction with territorial systems, the main provisions of the methodology of urban planning are formulated.Conclusions. The signs, properties and characteristics of local town-planning formations determine the dynamics of territorial systems. Considering them when justifying urban planning decisions allows one to simultaneously implement the requirements of sustainability and innovation, which contributes to the formation of new elements and connections in territorial systems, determines the process of urban planning evolution and contributes to an increase in the comfort of the living environment.
Transfer of Technology (Tot) Skills Factors Contributing to Work Performance Among Extension Agents in Malaysian Cocoa Board, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Mohamed Haris Nur Bahiah
Published: December 2020

The main function of agricultural extensionists is to facilitate learning and disseminate new knowledge and technologies through non-formal educational settings. This will lead to improved agricultural productivity and increase farmers’ income. In the lens of the cocoa production scenario in Malaysia, it used to be a popular crop as this sector became the third-largest producer in the world since the 1980s, however that has changed over the years. Despite the reduced size of land use and the dropping production of cocoa over the past decades, exports of cocoa beans and cocoa products are growing steadily each year. Thus, with the overwhelming demand for Malaysian chocolate products from other regions, cocoa production should be boosted and not overlooked. Transfer of Technology (ToT) can be seen as the main catalyst that can improve farmers’ performance through extension agent capabilities, this study will determine the factors of ToT skills that contribute to the work performance of extension agents in the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB). A total of 353 productive cocoa farmers were employed in this study to evaluate the work performance of extension agents using a structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive and regression analyses. The results indicated that all the ToT skills (technical skill, technology delivery skill, and evaluation skill) are significant (p < 0.05) towards the work performance of extension agents. The R2 value of 0.520 implies that the three contributors explain about 52% of the variance in the work performance in this study. Hence, this shows the importance of ToT skills in improving the work performance of extension agents, particularly in the MCB and cocoa industry in Malaysia.
La jeunesse dans la politique des usages de l’espace public urbain au Cameroun
Authors: Morell Meliki Hugues
Published: December 2020

This article sheds light on the construction of an inclusive urban policy which grants excluded actors access to central public spaces. It does so by analysing government responses to two forms of appropriation of public space, the furtive schemes of economic activity deployed during daytime and the popular commercial activities developed at night by youths, which both take place under technological and human surveillance.
Studies on planktonic diversity in fresh water reservoirs around Amravati district, Maharashtra
Authors: Sangve Kiran
Published: December 2020

The present study was carried out to assess the planktonic diversity and seasonal variations in the physic-chemical characteristics of Pohra, Wadali and Chhatri surface water reservoirs around Amravati during June 2014 to May 2015. During the course of study the zooplankton in the reservoir under investigation is represented by five major groups i.e. Ostracoda, Rotifera, Cladocera, Protozoa and Copepoda.  Among phytoplankton a total of 28 algal species were recorded from all the reservoirs under study with 14 taxa from Chlorophyceae, 9 taxa from Bacillariophyceae and 8 from Cyanophyceae. The Chhatri reservoir was found to contain most of the pollution indicator species. Wadali reservoir also exhibited few pollution tolerant species. The water in all the reservoirs was found to be eutrophic in the order of Pohra > Wadali > Chhatri.
The versatility of Tricholepis glaberrima (Brahmadandi): An Overview
Authors: Khare Ekta , Ghosh Sakhi , Sharma Aditi , K. Nayanika
Published: December 2020

Since ancient times, crude drugs have been used as medicines and are of great importance for human beings. However, traditional knowledge about the use of medicinal plants is eroding day by day, and there was a need to document the everyday experience of these indigenous medicinal plants. Ayurveda describes the medicinal values and uses of plants for healthcare. By the course of time, various new plants got added to Ayurvedic material medica, Dravyaguna Vigyan. Tricholepis glaberrima (Brahmadandi) is one of them. This plant has great importance due to its nutritive value and a significant source of medicines as they have been found throughout human history.This plant is mostly used for its aphrodisiac property, but several unknown activities need to be taken seriously. This mini-review paper encompasses the Ayurvedic aspects as well as the phytochemistry structure and pharmacological activities of the Brahmadandi plant. The current review focuses on the updated information from various scientific studies and reports available in the context of the phytoconstituents and pharmacology of this plant. This review also provides adequate information about the use of this plant in an Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda.
Технологии возделывания топинамбура
Authors: Романюк М. , Сашко К. , Горний О. , Романюк К.
Published: December 2020

В статье проанализированы технологии возделывания топинамбура в Республике Беларусь и Российской Федерации. Топинамбур долгие годы рассматривался как кормовая культура, однако анализ результатов последних научных исследований показал, что это культура комплексного использования. Прежде всего – это ценное пищевое растение. Благодаря уникальному биохимическому составу клубней, сухой порошок из них является хорошей биологически активной добавкой во многие продукты питания.Топинамбур является также ценным сырьем для технической переработки и производства биоэтанола. Общепринятая технология возделывания топинамбура на гребнях с междурядьями 70 см не всегда обеспечивает нормальные условия для его роста и развития из за узких междурядий, не позволяющих обеспечить необходимое питание растений. В исследованиях, проведенных В.И. Старовойтовым, установлено, что общепринятая технология возделывания топинамбура на гребнях с междурядьями 70 (75) см не обеспечивает нормальные условия для роста и развития топинамбура, особенно во влажные годы, что приводит к снижению урожая или полной его гибели. С их точки зрения для топинамбура наиболее перспективно использование грядовой технологии с шириной гряды 140 см.РУП «НПЦ НАН Беларуси по механизации сельского хозяйства» и ГНУ «ЦБС НАН Беларуси» предложили и апробируют технологию возделывания «земляной груши» на грядах шириной 1,5 м в два и три рядка с междурядьями 75 и 42 см.В статье рассмотрена схема посадки топинамбура 132х35+35+35х30 см по этой схеме рассто-яние между внутренними обрезами колес кормоуборочного комплекса составляет 169 см. Этого пространства вполне достаточно для размещения четырех рядков с междурядьями 35 см. Следует подчеркнуть, что подобная схема размещения является приемлемой и для использования машин при уборке клубней.Использование машин для отвоза зеленой массы при вышеуказанной схеме посадки не вызывает деформацию гряды.Отмечено, что урожайность топинамбура в значительной мере зависит от ширины междурядий. Разработаны схемы посадки клубней с учетом ходовых просветов машин, используемых при уборке как зеленой массы, так и клубней. Описаны оригинальные конструкции машин, применяемые для уборки топинамбура.Цель данных исследований – разработка схемы посадки топинамбура для обеспечения движения по полю комбайна, убирающего зеленую массу и транспортного агрегата занятого на ее отвозке без травмирования клубней топинамбура в грядах и разработка оригинальных схем машин для уборки клубней топинамбура. способных качественно и без потерь убирать его.
NLP based Deep Learning Approach for Plagiarism Detection
Authors: Rosu Razvan , Stoica Alexandru Stefan , Popescu Paul Stefan , Mihaescu Marian Cristian
Published: December 2020

Plagiarism detection represents an application domain for the NLP research area,
which has not been investigated too much by researchers in the context of lately developed attention mechanism and sentence transformers. In this paper, we present a plagiarism detection approach which uses state-of-the-art deep learning techniques in order to provide more accurate results than classical plagiarism detection techniques. This approach goes beyond classical word searching and matching, which is time-consuming and can be easily cheated because it uses attention mechanisms and aims for text encoding and contextualization. In order to get proper insight regarding the system, we investigate three approaches in order to be sure that the results are relevant and well-validated. The experimental results show that the systems that use BERT pre-trained model offers the best results and outperforms GloVe and RoBERTa
State regulatory measures of the government of India in the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak
Authors: Chauhan Yogender , Mingaleva Zhanna , Mirskikh Irina
Published: December 2020

The aim of the paper is to analyze the measures taken by the government of India to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection among the population, as well as to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the activities of companies and enterprises and to prevent a socio-economic crisis. The main shortcomings and positive results achieved by the government of India, state and city administrations in the fight against COVID-19 are identified using bibliographic and comparative analysis methods and taking into account the historical context. The authors conclude that the existing “Epidemic Diseases Act,” 1897, which is applied as the main normative act regulating the epidemiological situation in the country, does not take into account all the factors and conditions of the spread of infectious diseases in the modern world and does not reflect the reality in terms of effective response to the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
Harmonization of tax and financial systems within BRICS
Authors: Kosov Michail
Published: December 2020

The modern world economy is characterized by such factors as capital mobility, intensification of production processes and cash flows. In such circumstances, it is particularly important for economic entities to understand all possible legal consequences of their operations. Financial policy should be formed by public legal entities, taking into account the guarantees of avoiding unjustified financial, economic and other barriers to the development of the world economy and international trade. The BRICS countries, which have a huge potential for building and developing close economic ties, have different and sometimes contradictory law enforcement and legislative approaches. Such contradictions are most acute in the tax sphere, currency, administrative and customs relations. The current international legal framework seeks to bring legal regulation closer to comparable or uniform rules.
Interplanetary Magnetic Flux Rope Observed at Ground Level by HAWC
Authors: Akiyama S. , Alfaro R. , Alvarez C. , Angeles Camacho J. R. , Arteaga-Velázquez J. C. , Arunbabu K. P. , Avila Rojas D. , Solares H. A. Ayala , Belmont-Moreno E. , Caballero-Mora K. S. , Capistrán T. , Carramiñana A. , Casanova S. , Colin-Farias P. , Cotti U. , Cotzomi J. , De la Fuente E. , de León C. , Hernandez R. Diaz , Espinoza C. , Fraija N. , Galván-Gámez A. , Garcia D. , García-González J. A. , Garfias F. , González M. M. , Goodman J. A. , Harding J. P. , Hona B. , Huang D. , Hueyotl-Zahuantitla F. , Hüntemeyer P. , Iriarte A. , Joshi V. , Kieda D. , Kunde G. J. , Lara A. , Vargas H. León , Luis-Raya G. , Malone K. , Martínez-Castro J. , Matthews J. A. , Miranda-Romagnoli P. , Moreno E. , Nayerhoda A. , Nellen L. , Newbold M. , Niembro T. , Nieves-Chinchilla T. , Noriega-Papaqui R. , Pérez-Pérez E. G. , Preisser L. , Rho C. D. , Ryan J. , Salazar H. , Salesa Greus F. , Sandoval A. , Springer R. W. , Torres I. , Ureña-Mena F. , Villaseñor L. , Zepeda A.
Published: December 2020

We report the ground-level detection of a Galactic cosmic-ray (GCR) flux enhancement lasting ∼17 hr and associated with the passage of a magnetic flux rope (MFR) over the Earth. The MFR was associated with a slow coronal mass ejection (CME) caused by the eruption of a filament on 2016 October 9. Due to the quiet conditions during the eruption and the lack of interactions during the interplanetary CME transport to the Earth, the associated MFR preserved its configuration and reached the Earth with a strong magnetic field, low density, and a very low turbulence level compared to local background, thus generating the ideal conditions to redirect and guide GCRs (in the ∼8–60 GV rigidity range) along the magnetic field of the MFR. An important negative B

Z
component inside the MFR caused large disturbances in the geomagnetic field and a relatively strong geomagnetic storm. However, these disturbances are not the main factors behind the GCR enhancement. Instead, we found that the major factor was the alignment between the MFR axis and the asymptotic direction of the observer.
The insights into the evolutionary history of Translucidithyrium: based on a newly-discovered species
Authors: Li Xinhao , Wu Hai-Xia , Li Jinchen , Chen Hang , Wang Wei
Published: December 2020

During the field studies, a Translucidithyrium-like taxon was collected in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province, during an investigation into the diversity of microfungi in the southwest of China. Morphological observations and phylogenetic analysis of combined LSU and ITS sequences revealed that the new taxon is a member of the genus Translucidithyrium and it is distinct from other species. Therefore, Translucidithyrium chinensesp. nov. is introduced here. The Maximum Clade Credibility (MCC) tree from LSU rDNA of Translucidithyrium and related species indicated the divergence time of existing and new species of Translucidithyrium was crown age at 16 (4–33) Mya. Combining the estimated divergence time, paleoecology and plate tectonic movements with the corresponding geological time scale, we proposed a hypothesis that the speciation (estimated divergence time) of T. chinense was earlier than T. thailandicum. Our findings provided new insights into the species of Translucidithyrium about ecological adaptation and speciation in two separate areas.
Ultrafast Spin Dynamics
Authors: KIM Dong-Hyun
Published: December 2020

Ultrafast spin dynamics is one of the key aspects in the realization of ultrafast spintronic devices. Moreover, it has attracted much attention due to important fundamental spin phenomena existing on nano-, pico-, and femtosecond timescales. The most important interaction of magnetism is, of course, an exchange interaction. However, in practice, spin generally exists interacting with a lattice and an electron in the form of solid. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of ultrafast spin dynamics is involved in various physical phenomena, such as spin-orbit interactions and optomagnetism. In this article, recent trends in ultrafast spin dynamics research are discussed. Ultrafast spin dynamics, which started with the observation of ultrafast demagnetization/remagnetization triggered by femtosecond laser pulses, has been intensively investigated so far. The magnetooptical Kerr effect and X-ray magnetic circular dichroism techniques are introduced as two of the main experimental techniques for exploring ultrafast spin dynamics. THz emission and ultrafast magnetic cooling phenomena are briefly introduced as examples of recent topics in the field of ultrafast spin dynamics.
Excited Carrier Dynamics in Two-dimensional Materials
Authors: BANG Junhyeok
Published: December 2020

When electrons in materials are excited, they undergo several dynamic processes such as carrier thermalization, transfer, and recombination. These fundamental excited state processes are crucial to understanding the microscopic principles at work in electronic and optoelectronic devices. This article introduces the excited carrier dynamics in a two-dimensional van der Waals material and reveals several interesting phenomena that do not occur in bulk materials. Particularly, the focus will be two dynamic processes: carrier multiplication and ultrafast charge transfer.
Black holes in the theory of the dynamic medium of reference
Authors: Pignard Olivier
Published: December 2020

The aim of this article is to apply the theory of the dynamic medium of reference [O. Pignard, Phys. Essays 32, 422 (2019)] to black holes and to find all the results of general relativity concerning black holes without rotation and without load. Among the most important results
to which this article leads, we can mention: (1) The speed of the flux of the medium is greater than the speed of light inside the horizon of a black hole or even much greater than the speed of light at a distance from the center of the black hole much less than the radius of Schwarzschild.
(2) In the hybrid coordinate system (drSchwarzschild, dtfree fall), the speed of light is established simply in relation to its propagation medium. (3) A photon emitted at an infinite distance from the black hole with speed c 0 arrives near the horizon
of the black hole with a real speed zero. And yet the local measurement of the speed of the photon carried out with a material clock and a material ruler remains c 0. (4) Study of the possible orbits of a material particle around a black hole and the possibility of orbits
of a photon around a black hole.
Traversing a black-and-white hole in free fall and rise
Authors: Trupp Andreas
Published: December 2020

It is shown that a traverse of a Black-and-White Hole (through a shaft in the interior of the central, spherical body) in free radial fall and rise is described by the Schwarzschild metric without any ambiguity. In other words, all Black Holes can also be White Holes. The relativity
principle, according to which both the freely falling/rising observer Alice and a second observer Bob (sitting outside of the gravity field) have to measure the same temporal interval for the complete trip, is observed [(Δt)/(Δτ) = 1]. In the interior of
the Schwarzschild radius, Alice's time τ is reversed. Kruskal charts do not present an obstacle to this result, since quadrant II can be used for ingoing traffic only, but not for outgoing traffic.
Relative simultaneity does not exist
Authors: Gift Stephan J. G.
Published: December 2020

Relative simultaneity predicted by special relativity is shown to be false. This is done by demonstrating inconsistency arising from this prediction. The well-known train-embankment thought experiment fails to demonstrate the phenomenon and global simultaneity as exists in the Global
Positioning System invalidates the prediction.
Judith Jarvis Thomson (1929-2020)
Authors: Azevedo Marco A.
Published: December 2020

Judith Jarvis Thomson Obituary.
Hidden geographical opportunities for convergence of Russian-Kazakh border area
Authors: Stepanov Anatoly , Burnasov Alexander , Ilyushkina Maria , Kovalev Yury
Published: December 2020

The study of cross-border interactions of the former Soviet republics is in the centre of research of many experts in border studies. Dynamics and positive effects of convergence processes are observed in the border regions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The past five years have clearly demonstrated the hidden geographical potential of cross-border cooperation between these states, which is explained by a qualitatively new phenomenon in the post-Soviet space – the formation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Therefore, the top-down initiatives have strengthened the processes of economic, social, cultural and political convergence of the regions of Russia and Kazakhstan. The purpose of this study is to consider the overlap and the double effect of “hidden” and “formal” integration of border regions of Russia and Kazakhstan and to assess their impact on the social and economic development of border territories.
Viewpoint: Coronavirus Pandemic- The Roles of Environmental Education and Conservation Message Framing in Curbing Zoonotic Diseases
Authors: Yusuf Tayo Akeem
Published: December 2020

This viewpoint paper posits that it is helpful to frame environmental problems as human health problems. The most fundamental way to protect ourselves from zoonotic diseases (such as COVID-19) seems to be support healthy ecosystems that have resilience. Humans around the world are sometimes motivated by selfish motives and sometimes by altrustic motives. This viewpoint paper proposes an integrative view of environmental behaviour with dimensions of both selftranscendence (altruism) and self-enhancement (egoism), in the hope that both kinds of values could lead to an increase in pro-environmental behaviour.
O conservadorismo não entra em quarentena
Authors: Ramos Edimauro , Bruno Pinto Mariana
Published: December 2020

Este ensaio visa problematizar os novos rumos do factoide da “ideologia de gênero”, que teve um novo enfoque no Brasil em meio à pandemia do novo coronavírus (Covid-19). Em maio de 2020, veio a público um projeto de lei do deputado Filipe Barros, filiado ao Partido Social Liberal (PSL), no qual ele reivindica que o gênero seja, em outras palavras, sinônimo de sexo biológico, o que é inconstitucional e retrógrado aos direitos conquistados pela comunidade LGBTQIA+, sobretudo pela comunidade trans. Com isto, olhando para o operar da tramitação desse slogan,pretende-se nesse ensaio debater sobre a influência deste projeto e de seus intuitos na educação brasileira e como seus subterfúgios instalam discursos, ofensivas antigênero e diferenciação.
Escrita de si, entre corpo e (in)cômodos do isolamento social
Authors: Silva de Meireles Danilo
Published: December 2020

Este ensaio lança fagulhas reflexivas sobre questões vividas no corpo, de experiência pessoal, no período de isolamento social durante a pandemia do novo coronavírus. Com foco nos atravessamentos que competem a produção da escrita e na percepção dos (in)cômodos da casa como lugares de desdobramentos de afetos e angústias. Constitui-se enquanto texto de descontinuidades, característica da nossa condição humana, sem o propósito de ser aplicável aos outros, mas de existir como expansão de si na elaboração de percepções e modos de resistir e existir durante a pandemia.
Covid-19 e desigualdade social: o que nos mostra a pandemia?
Authors: Figueiredo Pereira Meneses Aérica , Fuentes-Rojas Marta
Published: December 2020

Este ensaio objetiva refletir sobre a Covid-19 em contexto de desigualdades sociais. Trata-se de um artigo teórico, que utilizou dados de indicadores sociais para pensar sobre como as condições de vida da população influenciam no seu enfrentamento. O texto também explora o que nos mostra a pandemia em relação a esse debate.
THE ROLE OF INFORMAL STRUCTURES IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EDUCATION
Authors: Ozdemir Huseyin , Ketizmen Onal Gokce , Celen Ozturk Aysen
Published: December 2020

Informal education contributes to the development of the student's design skills and the performance of architecture education by addressing subjects that do not fall directly into the curriculum. This study is mainly about the development of students' design thinking skills in informal education. In order to make an assessment, a case study was conducted on the Bademlik Design Festival (BTF), which can be described as an important example in the field of informal education. By adhering to the method, surveys were applied to the instructors and students participating in the BTF. The concepts obtained according to the survey results are based on a detailed conceptual framework. Then, by interpreting this conceptual framework, students' learning outcomes are revealed. As a result, it is observed that the students in the workshops conducted at the BTF gain design thinking skills such as “interaction, free and original thinking, innovation, communication and dialogue”.
COINCIDENCE AND COMMON FIXED POINT THEOREMS IN Ƒ-METRIC SPACES
Authors: Binbaşıoğlu Demet
Published: December 2020

Recently, the concept of Ƒ metric space has been introduced and have been defined a natural topology in this spaces by Jleli and Samet[6]. Furthermore, a new style of Banach contraction principle has been given in the Ƒ metric spaces. In this paper, we prove some coincidence and common fixed point theorems in Ƒ metric spaces.
2020 Teacher Candidate Voter Turnout: Implications for K-12 and Higher Education
Authors: Jeffries Hannah , McCorkle William
Published: December 2020

This study centers on low youth voter (18-24) turnout nationally by examining a study of teacher candidates at a South Carolina public university. The study is useful to understanding the civic engagement of two important demographics: youth voters and future educators. As teacher candidates, the students tended to have weak civic education backgrounds and a lack of understanding of the inherently political nature of teaching. Paralleling national trends for youth, candidates showed low levels of voter turnout, a disconnect between accessing political information and making informed decisions, and a general cynicism towards electoral politics. The study was able to explore multiple important demographic differences in attitudes towards voting. The study also explored attitudes of practicing teachers towards civic engagement and the implications of these attitudes for K-12 and higher education.
Difference in tick infestations
Authors: Lakehal Kheira , Saidi Radhwane , Benaceur Farouk , Rahmani Mohammed Mokhtar , Kaidi Rachid , Mimoune Nora
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study was to identify the species and parasitic indices of ticks. A flock of 57 individuals (sheep, goats, cattle and dogs) in southern Algeria was studied from March 2019 to February 2020 during monthly visits. A total of 2544 ticks were collected by examining the entire body of the animal. Two tick species were identified: Hyalomma dromedarii (2430 ticks) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (114 ticks). The first species had annual activity and consisted only of adults, while the second species had spring and summer activity and contained both adults and nymphs. At the annual level, the prevalence of infestation, abundance, and intensity were 38.60%, 44.63 and 115.64 ticks per animal, respectively. At the monthly level there were species specific fluctuations, with a peak in activity in September.
Microsatellite markerbased genetic diversity in Mareecha and Barela breeds of dromedary camel from Pakistan
Authors: Hussain Tanveer , Hussain Fiaz , Wajid Abdul , Ellahi Babar Masroor , Mustafa Muneeb M. , Marikar Faiz M. M. T.
Published: December 2020

The genetic diversity of Pakistani dromedary camels is poorly documented. The present study evaluated the genetic variations of two well-known Pakistani camel breeds, Mareecha and Barela, that are well-adapted to the Cholistan desert climate. Camel can serve as a beneficial participant in the food supply chain by providing milk, meat and other food products for the livelihood of pastoral peoples. To explore a new world of resources, greater attention to needed to create standard procedures to genetically characterize, classify and identify camel breeds in the country. For this purpose, 66 unrelated animals of the Mareecha (n=35) and Barela (n=31) breeds were genotyped using a set of 12 labelled microsatellite loci. DNA fragment sizes were determined in an ABI 3130 Genetic Analyzer. All microsatellite markers were successfully amplified and exhibited a polymorphic nature, with an average Polymorphic Information Content (PIC) of 0.72 and 0.70 in Mareecha and Barela, respectively. A total of 107 alleles with an average of 8.91 alleles per locus were identified by these markers in both breeds. CMS15 was highly polymorphic with 13 alleles, while VOLP-032 was the lowest with two loci. The Fit and Fis values were low but high population differentiation (17%) was observed in both breeds, due to the migrations of pastoral people to different remote areas during climate fluctuations.
An Introduction to Design Studio Experience: The Process, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Cenani Sehnaz , Aksoy Yazgı
Published: December 2020

This paper explores design education in studio settings and presents insights from a design studio based on parametric design thinking. The first-year design studios are essential parts of the architectural education. In these studios, design decisions are taken on a more abstract level, there are less constraints, and the exercises are designed to explore the potentials of design, within the framework of various scales, ranging from human to building, and then to urban. The Introduction to Design course is constructed with interconnected exercises based on concepts such as modularity, the parameters of the human body and spatial perception. The first exercise is designing an architectural structure through parametric thinking. The second exercise is about exploring the design potentials of cube modules with each other, with a rule-based design approach. To better understand the importance of ergonomics in design, the third exercise focuses on the concept of movement through the human body. The aim of the fourth exercise is to study a physical environment and to investigate spatial perception in the built environment. The main aim of this design studio is to teach design with parametric design thinking while focusing on improving the cognitive skills of the students. An Introduction to Design studio experience that is formulated according to these features is described in this study.
Refael-Vivante, Revital y Refael-Vivante, Shmuel. (2019). Las andanzas de Sofar. Edición crítica y estudio de un cuento hebreo Maasé Sofar (Salónica, 1600).
Authors: Pérez Alonso María Isabel
Published: December 2020

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A Study of Substance Use In Children And Adolescents In Community Setting
Authors: Karandikar Dr. Neeraj J. , Tagad Dr. Prasad K.
Published: December 2020

Background: Substance abuse problems can be described as developing through a set of progressive stages.  The adolescent period, it self is more vulnerable for beginning of various substance abuse. Adolescents usually begin to use legal drugs like tobacco, alcohol and then cannabis and other illicit drugs.  Objective: To determine the socio-demographic profile of substance using children and adolescents in a community setting.  Methods: 150 families were selected using systematic sampling with random start from a well-defined community. The study was carried out in two phases. In phase I 74 families were identified who had children in this age group 10-19 yrs. There were total of 141 children in this age group. They were further screened for substance use through interview of parents and children. In Phase II, Children who had been found to have used some psychoactive substance were taken in the case study group. Similar number of children who were not using any psychoactive substance was selected for control group from the same 150 families. Both the study group children and control group children were evaluated in detail for Sociodemographic information & nature and extent of substance use by using ICD-10 Diagnostic Criteria For Research. Results: The mean age of the both groups was comparable and males predominated (60.5%) in both group. In both groups, educational level was similar but there was higher number of children who were currently attending school in the control group. Majority of school drop-outs were seen from the study group. (57.9% as compared to 28.9% in the control group). This was statistically significant. ). The prevalence of substance use was found to be around 27%. In our study the most commonly used substance was tobacco & Mishri was the most common form used.  Chewing tobacco, cigarette and gutkha were various other tobacco containing products used. Further, Mishri was more commonly used by females, while cigarette and gutkha were more commonly used by males.  Of the 23 tobacco dependent children 20 were above the age of 16 years. This finding was statistically significant. (P < 0.05). Only the males were found to use alcoholic beverages and all these boys were above the age of 16 years, Beer was the most common form used. Conclusion: Study findings can be used to generate awareness in the community regarding antecedents of substance abuse and the problems arising from it.  Community based-longitudinal studies are needed to understand multiple factors influencing alcohol use and recommend targeted preventive measures.
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIALOGUE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FORMATION OF THE RUSSIAN “SOFT POWER” (FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF THE COLLECTIVE REASERCH OF THE TAGANROG INSTITUTE NAMED AFTER A.P. CHEKHOV (BRANCH OF ROSTOV STATE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMY)
Authors: Goloborodko Andrey
Published: December 2020

The author puts forward the thesis about the need to form a competitive identity of modern Russia in the context of promoting Russian “soft power”. As a component of the “soft power” toolkit, the concept of cultural enlightenment is proposed. As a very productive model of participation of higher education in the international youth cultural and educational dialogue, a description of the partnership experience of TI named after A.P. Chekhov with foreign organizations.
GLOBAL SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE COORDINATES OF THE SOCIAL INNOVATION CONCEPT
Authors: Starostin Alexander
Published: December 2020

The article examines the processes of recomposing and revising methodological, theoretical, applied principles and approaches to social and humanitarian knowledge that have emerged in recent decades within the whole world and in relation to Russian society. As the key circumstances, the author highlights a sharp turn in local and global development associated with the collapse of the USSR and the social transformation of the Eastern European states (social transit), rapid progress at the opposite pole (China, India). Other aspects such as the rapid development of social and humanitarian innovations, the deployment of a new wave of multipolar globalization, generating new social realities of the micro and macrostructural level are mentioned. All this is relevantly reflected in the concept of global social transformations supported by UNESCO and the corresponding MOST program that is implemented with the participation of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO.
BIG DATA PREDICTIVE FUNCTION IN THE RESEARCH OF GLOBAL SECURITY
Authors: Kefeli Igor
Published: December 2020

The article analyzes the state of global security in the context of the «digital age» in the process of transition from «small» to big data. The focus is on the relationship in the «knowledge pyramid» between facts that are subject to scientific analysis and their measurement directly in practice, with data, information, knowledge and wisdom directly in the global infosphere.
THE BATTLE OF PYRAMIDS AS A METAPHOR FOR GLOBALIZATION SCENARIO
Authors: Piastolov Sergey
Published: December 2020

The article reveals the most secure model of global governance, which is the basis of sustainable scenario of globalization, using the method of significant metaphors: “starship” (a civilization as evolution of cosmists’ idea); “dobrostroy model” and globalization, which is based on it as a version of “noospheric communism”. The pyramid of power is described as a hierarchy of conventions structured by goals and values. The structure can be formalized as a solution to a complex problem in multi-valued logic.