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Educational Recommender Systems: An Overview and Guidelines for Further Research and Development / Obrazovni sustavi preporučivanja: pregled stanja sa smjernicama za daljnja istraživanja i razvoj
Authors: Đurović Gordan , Holenko Dlab Martina , Hoić-Božić Nataša 
Published: July 2018

AbstractEducational Recommender Systems (ERS) are increasingly used as tools to help students and teachers during the implementation of the learning process. The main difference between ERS and their commercial counterparts is in the pedagogical principles appropriate for the learning and teaching process. The differences in the educational methods used in a variety of educational situations, and their dependence on the field of study, set initial guidelines for ERS design. This paper reviews the evolution of ERS up to the currently achieved level of development and presents the basic techniques used in ERS design and the common problems they encounter in their work. Examples of classification of different ERS, according to their specific characteristics and basic approaches in their work, are presented. Based on this analysis, along with the training and upgrading of the existing algorithms, five specific areas in which future research and development can be expected are defined: construction of universal ERS, ERS intended primarily for teachers, ERS that links student achievements across different courses, ERS which take into account physical distance between students and use of ERS to motivate students to work continuously.Key words: educational environment; e-learning; learning outcomes; Web 2.0 tools---SažetakObrazovni sustavi preporučivanja (ERS) sve se više koriste kao alati za pomoć studentima i nastavnicima tijekom implementacije procesa učenja. Najvažnija razlika između ERS-ova i komercijalnih inačica sustava preporučivanja u pedagoškim je principima koji odgovaraju procesima učenja i poučavanja. Razlike u obrazovnim metodama koje se koriste u različitim obrazovnim situacijama, kao i njihova povezanost s područjem koje se uči, postavljaju polazne parametre za dizajniranje ERS-a. U ovom je članku dan pregled evolucije ERS-ova do trenutno postignutog nivoa razvoja, prikazane su osnovne metode na kojima su ERS-ovi dizajnirani, kao i uobičajeni problemi s kojima se ERS-ovi susreću u svojem radu. Na primjerima danas korištenih ERS-ova raspravljano je o klasifikaciji ERS-ova po njihovim posebnostima i osnovnim pristupima na kojima počiva njihov rad. Na temelju provedene analize, uz usavršavanje i nadograđivanje postojećih algoritama, određeno je pet područja u kojima se može očekivati buduće istraživanje i razvoj: izgradnja univerzalnog ERS-a, ERS-ovi namijenjeni primarno nastavnicima, ERS-ovi koji povezuju studentske uspjehe u različitim kolegijima, ERS-ovi koji uvažavaju fizičku udaljenost studenata i primjena ERS-ova za motiviranje studenata na kontinuirani rad. Ključne riječi: e-učenje; ishodi učenja; obrazovno okruženje; alati Weba 2.0.
Impact of Internal Factors on the Profitability of Banks: A Case of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiqua Ayesha , Chowdhury A. N. M. Minhajul Haque , Chowdhury Abu Sayed Md. Mahmudul Haque , Mainuddin Md. , Rahman Md. Latifur 
Published: July 2018

The internal factors of the bank have a great influence on the profitability of the banks. This study is an effort to disclose the effect of bank’s internal factors on return on equity (ROE), return on asset (ROA), and net interest margin (NIM) of ten selected commercial banks in Bangladesh for the period of 2011-2015. Researchers used descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis as statistics tools to find out the results. The findings from descriptive statistics indicate that Eastern Bank Limited was ranked first regarding profitability. The correlation test found that total equity to total asset ratio (TETA) and cost to income ratio (CIR) significantly affects the ROA whereas loan to deposit ratio had significant positive effect on the NIM of the banks. The regression analysis revealed that the independent variables of the banks were significant enough to explain the variation of the dependent variables (ROA, ROE, and NIM) of the study.
JEL Classifications: G 21
MANAGERIAL ANALYSIS AS AN INSTRUMENT OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Authors: Alferov V. N. 
Published: July 2018

Purpose: the main purpose of this article is to explore the possibility of applying management analysis as a mechanism for anti-crisis management and expanding tools for implementing crisis management in making effective management decisions. To achieve this goal, the following problems are solved in the article: determination of the place and content of management analysis in the system of economic analysis; identification of distinctive features, shortcomings and advantages in the conduct of financial and management analysis; generalization of features of application of methods of the administrative analysis; proposal and assessment of the place and functions of management analysis in the activities of the controlling service within the framework of crisis management in an economic entity.Methods: this article is based on an interdisciplinary approach to the organization of crisis management in relation to the specifics of management accounting and analysis.Results: currently, in the period of the constant appearance of external and internal factors of the crisis, the most important direction of stabilizing the financial situation of business structures is the development and effective use of anti-crisis management. This allows us to protect the vital interests of economic entities, the key element of which is stable activity and economic sustainable development. Ensuring the economic development of economic entities begins with the proper organization of crisis management and the effective use of its tools. One of the tools in conducting anti-crisis management is a financial analysis that has certain characteristics and disadvantages. The use of management analysis along with financial analysis will allow us to assess and prevent the emerging crisis phenomena in advance, stabilize the financial situation, identify factors and reserves for the anti-crisis development and subsequent economic sustainable development of economic entities. Conclusions and Relevance: the materials outlined in the article show the special role and importance of management analysis in the development of anti-crisis management in an economic entity, stabilization of its financial position and enhancement of its efficiency. To manage economic activity, management must investigate and monitor changes that occur not only in the external, but also in the internal environment of the organization. The possibility of using managerial analysis for managing economic activity, studying the results of financial and economic activities and controlling their changes, identifying negative internal factors, determining the advantages and disadvantages in order to ensure the adoption of sound and effective management decisions is analyzed.
Por um diálogo plural e fecundo
Authors: Nunes César 
Published: July 2018

Abrir uma edição inaugural de uma Revista eletrônica é, para todo professor, uma tarefa por demais honrosa. Pois significa socializar para dimensões inusitadas a produção criteriosa e fecunda de um determinado lugar, grupo ou conjunto de pesquisadores, colegas de ofício e companheiros e companheiras de ensino, pesquisa, atuação institucional e política no campo em questão. No presente caso, tenho a alegria e a honra de anunciar o número especial da Revista Digital PAIDEIA, concebida para tornar pública a dinâmica institucional e a fecunda produção do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Filosofia e Educação PAIDEIA, um dos destacados grupos de pesquisa do Programa de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP).
Sensitivity of Airport Metal Detectors to Orthopaedic Implants
Authors: Kuczmarski Alexander S. , Harris Andrew P. , Gil Joseph A. , Owens Brett D. 
Published: July 2018

* Patients frequently ask their orthopaedic surgeon if their implanted device will set off the metal detectors at the airport, but rarely get an evidence-based answer.* Total shoulder, hip, and knee arthroplasty implants composed of cobalt-chromium alloys or titanium are the most likely implants to be detected.* Stainless-steel implants in the foot and ankle, stainless-steel plates and screws in the upper extremity, and isolated stainless-steel nails, wires, and screws are the least likely implants to be detected.* Contrary to previous findings, body mass index does not seem to impact the rate of detection.* We recommend that surgeons provide their patients with medical documentation that can be presented to screeners and with evidence-based education based on the findings of this review and suggest that they avoid unnecessary alarm activation by non-orthopaedic metal (e.g. coins).
Carlos Salvador Paredes Martínez, La región de Atlixco, Huaquechula y Tochimilco. La sociedad y la agricultura en el siglo XVI
Authors: Jalpa Flores Tomás 
Published: July 2018

Reseña sobre Carlos Salvador Paredes Martínez, La región de Atlixco, Huaquechula y Tochimilco. La sociedad y la agricultura en el siglo XVI, México, CIESAS / Estado de Puebla / Fondo de Cultura Económica, 1991.
Modernidad y tradición, ciencia y teología Francisco Javier Alegre y las Institutionum theologicarum
Authors: Mayer Alicia 
Published: July 2018

En este trabajo se estudian algunos aspectos del pensamiento del jesuita Francisco Javier Alegre (1729-1788), sobre todo en lo relativo a sus propuestas teológicas, científicas, filosóficas e históricas. Gran parte del trabajo se dedica a analizar elementos contenidos en su monumental libro, las institutionum theologicarum, obra relativamente poco estudiada, ya que sus siete tomos permanecen sin traducción completa del latín.
Are Qualified and Experienced Outside Directors Willing to Join Fraudulent Firms and If So, Why?
Authors: Ghannam Samir , Bugeja Martin , Matolcsy Zoltan P. , Spiropoulos Helen 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT
We investigate whether qualified and experienced directors are willing to join firms following the revelation of financial fraud. Specifically, we focus on directors with prior board experience and accounting and legal experts. We find that, notwithstanding the tarnished reputation of fraudulent firms and a higher workload, qualified and experienced directors join the boards of such firms. Subsequent to joining fraudulent firms, directors are rewarded with additional future board seats and benefit from higher compensation. We rule out alternative explanations and verify the robustness of the results by performing a variety of tests, including propensity score matching and difference-in-differences analysis.
JEL Classifications: G30; G34.
ANALISIS KELOMPOK FAKTOR-FAKTOR KEMISKINAN DAN KESENJANGAN PEREKONOMIAN MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA SELF ORGANIZING MAPS (SOM) DI JAWA TENGAH TAHUN 2015
Authors: Isnaeni Siti Hasna 
Published: July 2018

The problem of poverty continues to be a major problem throughout Indonesia's history as a State. The distribution of the poor is also uneven in all regions in Indonesia. In the theory of poverty mentioned that the factors that influence the emergence of poverty problems originated from limitations in terms of economic, whether physical capital (income) or human capital. Therefore, poverty reduction target oriented planning is needed, so that the poverty reduction and economic disparity can be achieved by target. This study aims to analyze the factors that affect poverty and economic inequality to know the characteristics by applying data mining algorithms to determine the grouping of poverty and economic disparities in Central Java in 2015. In the grouping of poverty factors, the object of research that will be used are variables affecting poverty and economic disparity.The group analysis used data mining approach with Kansans and Kohonen Self Organizing Maps (SOM) algorithm.The result of analysis based on WCSS graph and cluster number validation is determined by cluster number 5 with Semarang City as cluster 1, Kudus is in cluster 2, cluster 3 contains 5 cities, in cluster 4 containing 6 districts and 22 other districts are in cluster 5. Keywords: Poverty, Economic Gap, Clustering K-means, Self Organizing Maps (SOM),central java.
New Media and the power politics of sousveillance in a surveillance-dominated world.
Authors: Mann Steve , Ferenbok Joseph 
Published: July 2018

In this paper we address the increasingly complex constructs between power, and the practices of looking, in a mediated, mobile and networked culture. We develop and explore a nuanced understanding and ontology that examines veillance in both directions: surveillance and oversight, as well as sousveillance and “undersight”. In particular, we unpack the new relationships of power and democracy facilitated by mobile and pervasive computing. We differentiate between the power relationships in the generalized practices of looking or gazing, which we place under the broad term “veillance”. Then we address the more subtle distinctions between different forms of veillance that we classify as surveillance and sousveillance, as well as McVeillance (the ratio of surveillance to sousveillance). We start by unpacking this understanding to develop a more specialized vocabulary to talk not just about oversight but also to talk about the implications of mobile technologies on “who watches the watchers”. We argue that the time for sousveillance, as a social tool for political action, is reaching a critical mass facilitated by a convergence of transmission, mobility and media channels for content distribution and engagement. Mobile ubiquitous computing, image capture and processing, and seamless connectivity of every iPad, iPhone, Android Device, wearable computer, etc., allows for unprecedented ‘on the ground’ watching of everyday life. The critical mass of ‘sousveillant’ capable devices in everyday life may make the practice of sousveillance a potentially effective political force that. Sousveillance can now challenge and balances the possibility for corruption that is inherent in a surveillance-only society (i.e. one that has only oversight without undersight).
Police and the Post-9/11 Surveillance Surge: “Technological Dramas” in “the Bureaucratic Field”
Authors: McQuade Brendan Innis 
Published: July 2018

In the last decade, the United States has invested considerable resources into an expanded intelligence apparatus that extends from the hyper-secretive federal intelligence community down to the more mundane world of municipal police. This paper investigates the effects of the post-9/11 surveillance surge on state and local policing. It presents original research on interagency intelligence centers New York and New Jersey and deploys Pfaffenberger’s “technological drama” as a process animating the neoliberal constitution of what Bourdieu calls the “bureaucratic field.” Despite seemingly dramatic changes, there exists powerful continuity in the profession of policing. Before or after Snowden, the day-to-day reality of criminal intelligence remains shaped by the immediate demands of investigations and the small politics of interagency rivalries, insulating policing from dramatic reforms and swift change. What reformers see as dysfunction is better understood as a technological drama in the bureaucratic field that paradoxically provides a degree of autonomy and slows the pace of change. This paper builds on and contributes to the tendency within surveillance studies that emphasizes the ways in which human agents and organizational cultures mediate surveillance.
The Value of Transparency: Bulk Data and Authoritarianism
Authors: Robbins Scott , Henschke Adam 
Published: July 2018

Given recognition of widespread state sponsored surveillance programs, are liberal democracies descending into an Orwellian authoritarian nightmare? The realities of the modern surveillance state instead suggest our worries ought to be about Kafkaesque bureaucratic black holes. In this paper we suggest that authoritarianism can be avoided by liberal democracies if they adhere to processes of ensurance and assurance. Moreover, we argue that both of these attributes are instrumentally enabled by transparency.
Online Surveillance in Turkey: Legislation, Technology and Citizen Involvement
Authors: Yesil Bilge , Sozeri Efe Kerem 
Published: July 2018

The AKP government has constructed an online surveillance regime (not to mention censorship) via various legal and technical means. This article analyzes the emergence and expansion of online surveillance within the context of the AKP’s authoritarian practices that are interwoven with its nationalist and populist politics.
It begins with an overview of legal and technical initiatives aimed at enhancing online surveillance, data collection and retention. It then focuses on the AKP’s recent strategies designed to bolster this online surveillance regime such as the institutionalization of online “snitching” via a newly-introduced social media app that enables citizen-informants to “report terrorists” to the authorities.
The article argues that the AKP’s recent strategies and rationalities to regulate the conduct of online users are aligned with principles of “governing at a distance” and are informed by both its authoritarianism (exemplified by the repression of all forms of dissent in the broader media ecosystem) and its right-wing nationalism and populism (as seen in the stigmatizing of critical voices and/or certain groups as sources of threat, labelling them as “being against the nation” and as “terrorists”).
Trusting Children: How do surveillance technologies alter a child's experience of trust, risk and responsibility?
Authors: Rooney Tonya 
Published: July 2018

The growing use of new forms of surveillance technology across the day-to-day lives of children and the spaces they inhabit brings with it potential changes to childhood experience. These technologies may change the way children interact with others and the way they come to understand the world around them. This article investigates the nature of these changes by looking at the impact of new surveillance technologies on a child’s experience of trust. It aims to show that an increased surveillance presence across a child’s everyday activity may be denying children important opportunities both to trust others and to be trusted.
The Rise of the Fusion-Intelligence Complex: A critique of political surveillance after 9/11
Authors: Newkirk Anthony Bolton 
Published: July 2018

This paper argues that 'fusion centers' are byproducts of the privatization of state surveillance and assaults on civil liberties, at least in the United States, the nation on which the research is based, with special focus on the recent case of the Maryland State Police spying scandal. In fusion centers, members of local, state, and federal police and intelligence units, as well as private-sector organizations, share information with each other by means of computerized technology and store it in databases. While the official purpose is to protect public safety, the practice of 'data-mining' and unclear lines of authority lead to fusion centers being unaccountable to the public and, hence, a threat to the democratic process. These conditions are encapsulated in the case of official espionage in the state of Maryland at least between 2004 and 2006. Drawing on official documents, the history of 'homeland security' since World War II and the characteristics of fusion centers, the Department of Homeland Security, and events in Maryland are surveyed. Working within the contexts of social history, surveillance theory, and political economy, this paper is grounded in the work of Beck, Churchill and Wall, Donner, Fuchs, Graham, Lyon, McCulloch and Pickering, and Monahan.
Surveillance under Mussolini's regime
Authors: Fonio Chiara 
Published: July 2018

This paper focuses on state surveillance under Mussolini’s regime (1922–1943) in Italy. While the cultural approach to Italian fascism has been fertile (de Grazia 1981; 1992; Ghirardo 1996; Whitaker 2000), archival research on police state surveillance is very limited and, due to the language barrier, has remained unknown in the field of Surveillance Studies. This short contribution is both an attempt to reckon with a surveillance past that has been neglected until recent times and to engage with revealing studies specifically related to state surveillance and classification. Surveillance under the duce was multifaceted and this paper aims at exploring the twenty years of the regime by focusing on different surveillance stages through a socio–historical perspective. Moreover, the concluding remarks briefly address some important issues which are related to political and cultural legacies of the fascist dictatorship that are essential to understanding some contemporary trends
ROLE OF DIFFUSION WEIGHTED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN ACUTE SCROTAL PAIN
Authors: BEYAZAL Mehmet , AYDIN Hasan Rıza , KADIOĞLU Maksude Esra , BEYAZAL ÇELİKER Fatma , İNECİKLİ Mehmet Fatih , ELDEŞ Tuğba , EREN Hüseyin 
Published: July 2018

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of quantitative apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements in the diagnosis of testis torsion.Material and Methods: The study included 28 patients that underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan between January 2013 and June 2017 due to acute scrotal pain. Definitive diagnosis was based on the symptom assessment, treatment, and follow-up of the patients. Based on these parameters, patients were categorized into groups and quantitative ADC values were compared among these groups.Results: Of the patients included in the study, 9 were diagnosed with epididymitis, 9 with orchitis, and 10 with testis torsion. The mean ADC values in the affected testes of testis torsion, epididymitis, and orchitis groups were 0.763 ± 0.154 X 10-3 mm2/s, 1.050 ± 0.850 X 10-3 mm2/s, and 1.105 ± 0.218 X 10-3 mm2/s, respectively. The mean ADC values of the affected testes were significantly lower in the testis torsion group compared to the other groups (p&lt;0.01). In the testis torsion group, the mean ADC value of the affected testes was significantly lower compared to the unaffected testes (0.763 ± 0.154 X 10-3 mm2/s vs 1.053 ± 0.147 X 10-3 mm2/s, p&lt;0.05, respectively).Conclusion: Doppler ultrasound has been used as the first choice in diagnosis of acute scrotal pain due to its being a rapid and convenient imaging modality. Quantitative ADC measurements, can be used as a helpful additional tool for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of testis torsion from other acute scrotal pain conditions such as epididymitis or orchitis.