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The Lisbon Treaty and Changes in the Legal Rules on the Common Commercial Policy
Authors: Janků Martin 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The EU Lisbon Treaty 2007 (LT) brings some changes for the common commercial policy (CCP) and the decision-making processes related to it. CCP is newly included in the one area with all the external activities of the EU, with foreign and security policy, international environmental policy, development aid and economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries. The fundamental areas of the CCP have been expanded to include foreign direct investment, services and trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights. The EU’s exclusive competence for external negotiation of agreements in areas of exclusive competence and internal CCP regarding their implementation were confirmed. The changes affect the role of the European Parliament and also the functioning of the European Council, the Council, and competences of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European External Action Service. Together with these changes, there will be also changes in procedures within the European Union. A number of aspects of the decision-making process are not yet entirely clarified, and only the practice of the participation of the EU Member States and the European Parliament in the formation of the common commercial policy will bring more meaningful conclusions. The changes brought by the LT will affect not only the extent of the influence of EU Member States on the common commercial policy, but they can also affect the position of the EU in the context of international trade, particularly in the area of negotiating commitments and rules of multilateral and bilateral trade and investment agreements.
We are all Survivors:Verbal, Ritual and Material Ways of Narrating Disaster and Recovery
Authors: Lindahl Carl 
Published: July 2017

Abstract:This essay introduces a collection of articles by ethnographers concerned with the questions of how survivors narrate disaster, how survivors use traditional techniques to recover from disaster, and how ethnographers can best respond to disaster. The introduction describes a survivor-to-survivor interviewing project created in response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and focuses on ways in which ethnographers can help survivors simply by ceding control to them, by working with them to enhance their sense of
The Story of Cultural Assets and their Rescue: A First-Hand Report from Tohoku
Authors: Katō Kōji 
Published: July 2017

Abstract:This essay explores what happens to objects, and the stories they tell, after a disaster. The focus is a project called the “Cultural Assets Rescue Operation” that was undertaken in the Ishinomaki area of Miyagi Prefecture by a coalition of experts, students, and volunteers to rescue objects after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011. The objectives of the essay are 1) to provide a first-hand account of rescue activities; 2) to show how the idea of cultural assets emerges from a longer history of preservation, rescue and museums; and 3) to explore the way cultural assets are part of a complex narrative that is always bound to people, and always changing.
Ship Breaking Industries and their Impacts on the Local People and Environment of Coastal Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Kutub Md. Juel Rana , Falgunee Nishat , Nawfee Shahreen Muntaha , Rabby Yasin Wahid 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The coastal area of Bangladesh is one of the most ecologically productive and it contains a rich biodiversity which includes several species that are endemic to this region. Much attention has been focused on ship breaking industries in the coastal areas because of the threat they pose to this thriving biological communities along with their other environmental impacts and the perilous working environment of the workers. The coastal environment of Sitakunda is severely contaminated by various processes related to ship-breaking i.e. the disposal of different toxic wastes into the sea water, deforestation by expanding ship breaking yard, changing land-use pattern and release of toxic substance into the soil. Moreover, the workers of this industry are exposed to an extremely risky and toxic working environment which makes them vulnerable to both physical and psychological disorder as well as to accidental deaths and injury. Still, workers embrace these risks for very poor wages and most of the profits go to the already rich businessmen. Despite various negativities, this industry has gained importance due to the increasing demand of raw material for re-rolling industries and employment opportunities for the people of the coastal areas. As this industry is indispensable due to its importance in the macro and micro economy of Bangladesh, a sustainable management approach should be taken to at least minimize the environmental and health impacts of ship breaking industries. The current paper aims to investigate the extent to which this industry is affecting the ship breaking yard labors and the environment, despite the growing concern nationally and internationally, and it uses both primary and secondary data.
Design an Automatic Gain Adjustment for Shunt Active Power Filter Based on Total Harmonic Distortion Control for Harmonic Propagation Damping
Authors: Ezzati Hamid Reza , Varjani Ali Yazdian 
Published: July 2017

AbstractIn order to harmonic propagation phenomenon damping, active power filters are installed on distribution systems.The installation of active power filter on buses, may itself cause harmonic propagation. The purpose of this paper is analyse the harmonic propagation also discuss the installation effect of a voltage-detection-based shunt active power filter that acts as a harmonic terminator. In order to meet this target because of the uncertain and variable nature of characteristic impedance,Zc, It is necessary to use active power filter with automatic gain adjustment. According to voltage harmonics detected at its installation bus, the active filter can adjust its control gain, keeping the voltage harmonics lower than a specified level, even if the characteristic impedance of the distribution line is unknown. In this paper, an automatic gain adjustment for active filter is designed based on keeping and controlling of total harmonic distortion in the allowable limitation according to IEEE-519 Std. Other features and benefits of using automatic gain adjustment are reduction of compensating current and hence losses reduction that these two results in reduction of the cost of active power filter. Finally the advantage of this controller compared with similar studies is simplicity, and its remoteness from the usual complexity.
Stochastic-Based RANS-LES Simulations of Swirling Turbulent Jet Flows
Authors: Stoellinger Michael K. , Heinz Stefan , Zemtsop Celestin P. , Gopalan Harish , Mokhtarpoor Reza 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Many turbulent flow simulations require the use of hybrid methods because LES methods are computationally too expensive and RANS methods are not sufficiently accurate. We consider a recently suggested hybrid RANS-LES model that has a sound theoretical basis: it is systematically derived from a realizable stochastic turbulence model. The model is applied to turbulent swirling and nonswirling jet flow simulations. The results are shown to be in a very good agreement with available experimental data of nonswirling and mildly swirling jet flows. Compared to commonly applied other hybrid RANS-LES methods, our RANS-LES model does not seem to suffer from the ’modeled-stress depletion’ problem that is observed in DES and IDDES simulations of nonswirling jet flows, and it performs better than segregated RANS-LES models. The results presented contribute to a better physical understanding of swirling jet flows through an explanation of conditions for the onset and the mechanism of vortex breakdown.
“Je Suis Charlie” and the Digital Mediascape: The Politics of Death in the Charlie Hebdo Mourning Rituals
Authors: Sumiala Johanna 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis article examines rituals of mourning in the digital mediascape in the case of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, 2015. The idea of the digital mediascape draws on Arjun Appadurai’s (1990) seminal work on mediascape and develops it further in the current framework of digital media. Rituals of mourning are approached as a response and a reaction to the anxiety and distress caused by the unexpected violent death of global media attention. The phenomenology of ritual practices in Charlie Hebdo is characterised as multi-layered, relational and coexisting. The article looks in particular at the ritual mourning in association with the message and the meme “Je suis Charlie”. The ‘imagined worlds’ created around the digital circulation of this ritual message are discussed in relation to the idea of the politics of death formed around such fundamental value-laden questions as whose life counts as life and is thus worthy of public recognition of mourning, as Judith Butler (2004) has asked.
The Diagnostic Value of Ultrasonography in a Case of Unusual Pilomatrixoma
Authors: Chiriac Anca , Chiriac Anca Eduard , Podoleanu Cristian , Stolnicu Simona 
Published: July 2017

AbstractIntroduction:Pilomatrixoma or pilomatricoma is a benign appendageal growth, originating from hair cortex cells.Case presentation:We present an unusual case of a 65-year-old female patient who has been diagnosed and treated for a presumed recurrent furunculosis localized on the abdominal area. Ultrasonography raised the suspicion of pilomatrixoma. A large excision was performed and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis.Conclusions:Ultrasonography could be a simple and reliable diagnostic tool in daily practice.
Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Arteries in Patients with Hematologic Disorders
Authors: Lázár Erzsébet , Oltean Péter Balázs , Jáni Laura , Kovács István , Nyulas Tiberiu , Benedek István , Benedek István 
Published: July 2017

AbstractHematological conditions and their treatments have an increased risk of cardiovascular events, and invasive interventions have a higher risk of periprocedural complications in this group of patients. The aim of this review was to evaluate the risk of invasive interventions in patients with hematologic disorders and to underline the role of noninvasive cardiovascular screening in patients with hematological disorders such as Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, anemia, hemophilia, thrombocythemia, polycythemia vera, and leukemia. Based on present knowledge in the field, our opinion is that the screening of patients with hematological diseases is very important to reduce the morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular events. Noninvasive assessments are suitable for this purpose with a significantly lower risk compared to invasive interventions.
Ukraine‘s deterrence failure: Lessons for the Baltic States
Authors: Takacs David 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a clear sign that Moscow is looking to extend its sphere of influence and it forced the Baltic States to take a very close look at their deterrent capabilities. The article introduces the basic concepts of deterrence and discusses the differences between the deterrent capabilities of Ukraine and the Baltic States. Furthermore, the threats that Russia presents, the factors that were responsible for Ukraine’s deterrence failure and the challenges that the Baltic States are facing are analysed. The article concludes that while the Baltic States are significantly better prepared for possible Russian aggression, their deterrent capabilities must continuously evolve to reflect the changes in the nature of modern warfare.
The Baltic states should adopt the self-defence pinpricks doctrine: the “accumulation of events” threshold as a deterrent to Russian hybrid warfare
Authors: Nader Philippe Bou 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis article addresses a key legal debate that the Baltic NATO members ought to engage in: what constitutes an “armed attack” and what interpretation should be made of this concept in order to deter recent Russian hybrid warfare strategies. These questions are considered in connection with a more general issue regarding the law of self-defence: the question of what constitutes an armed attack in international law. This article will try to present a broad definition and context of Russian hybrid warfare and how it is challenging traditional jus ad bellum paradigms. Too few policy-makers have paid detailed attention to the new Russian “lawfare” in Ukraine, using specific military and non-military tactics in order to blur the lines between “armed attack” and mere political intervention. Meanwhile, legal scholars detach their analysis from actual policy-serving considerations and tend to acquiesce to some very restrictive theories of the use force in self-defence. For some countries, like the Baltic ones, facing strategic exposure – because of both threatening neighbours and low military capacities – the jus ad bellum paradigm should not be construed as another layer of obstacle.
National identity and language: students′ usage of English terminology within the Croatian language
Authors: Penjak Ana , Karninčić Hrvoje 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
This article explores the issue of whether the strength of a country’s national identity can determine extensive use of English instead of Croatian equivalents among Croatian students of kinesiology, both in their professional (i.e. expressions related to sport) and everyday language usage. The study addresses the following issues: a) what does having stronger national identity mean; b) is there correlation between strength of national identity and gender differences in knowledge and preferences in using Croatian equivalents over English terms; c) in which context (everyday or sports) do students use more Croatian terms than English ones? A questionnaire was given to a sample of 100 students from the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia. The Spearman Rank Order Correlations were used in establishing a correlation between national identity and the usage of Croatian equivalents, while the Mann-Whitney U Test was used in testing gender differences. To conclude, the results show a negative correlation between strength of national identity and knowledge of Croatian equivalents (in 51% of cases, in sports terminology, students do not know the Croatian word, and 78% prefer using English sport terms). Furthermore, gender differences were only found on the scale regarding English grades in high school (women had better grades than men).
Sociability and its impact on successful team work in an online environment
Authors: Froldova Vladimira 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe aim of this study is to explore the relationships between team members and their influence on a team achievement during project work in an online environment. Thirty English language students (from an upper secondary school in Prague) worked in twelve teams on a detailed guided tour through one historical Prague district by means of an online tool wiki. The main aim of the research was to answer the questions: Does student’s sociability have an impact on team work, and if it does, to which extent? The methods of a post-questionnaire, a sociometric-rating questionnaire SORAD (Hrabal and Hrabal, 2002) and the analysis of students′ wiki contributions were used. Firstly, the paper deals with the terms sociability and sociometry, then the research is introduced and finally, the results are presented. The results show that student’s position in a class plays more important role in team cooperation and collaboration than their personal preferences or motivation.
Hybrid Surgical Approach Using Amplatzer Occluder for Treatment of VSD in a Cat
Authors: Uemura Akiko , Tanaka Ryou 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is among the most common feline congenital heart malformations. Although usually treated by pulmonary artery banding or pharmacotherapy, neither method is curative. Curative procedures have been performed in humans. Treatment of VSD is usually not required in dogs and cats, but is necessary in cases of non-restrictive VSD. Dogs with non-restrictive VSD are treated either using surgical correction under open-heart surgery, or percutaneous insertion of an occluder under interventional radiation. In our experience, neither method alone is appropriate for treating ventricular septal defect in cats with non-restrictive VSDs. We have applied a hybrid surgical method in a 13-month-old, female Maine Coon cat weighing 3.5 kg. A catheter was inserted and an occluder placed directly at the defect through thoracotomy. This method is less invasive than open-heart surgery and requires no special equipment, using direct puncture of the heart to minimize the distance to the defect and improving maneuverability. By combining the advantages of both surgical defect closure and occlusion guided by interventional ultrasound, treatment that could not be performed with either method alone became possible. In this case, the VSD could not be embolized, but some important points were suggested regarding surgical treatment of VSD in cats. One is that a sizing balloon catheter may be the most accurate method to measure VSD in cats. Amplatzer occlusion of a large non-restrictive VSD in a cat is currently not an option, but the described hybrid technique may still be an option for smaller non-restrictive VSDs. However, criteria and adjustments must be considered carefully.
M-Cantorvals of Ferens type
Authors: Banakiewicz Michał , Prus-Wiśniowski Franciszek 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
A special family of multigeometric series is considered from the point of view of behaviour of their sets of subsums. A sufficient condition for their sets of subsums to be M-Cantorvals is proven. The Lebesgue measure of those special M-Cantorvals is computed and it is shown to be equal to the sum of lengths of all component intervals of the M-Cantorvals. A new sufficient condition for the set of subsums of a series to be a Cantor set is formulated and it is used to demonstrate that the discussed multigeometric series always have Cantor sets as their sets of subsums for sufficiently small ratios of the series.
Probabilistic uniformization and probabilistic metrization of probabilistic convergence groups
Authors: Ahsanullah T. M. G. , Jäger Gunther 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We define probabilistic convergence groups based on Tardiff’s neighborhood systems for probabilistic metric spaces and develop the basic theory. We study, as natural examples, probabilistic metric groups and probabilistic normed groups as well as probabilistic limit groups under a t-norm as defined earlier by the authors. We further show that a probabilistic convergence group induces a natural probabilistic uniform convergence structure and give a result on probabilistic metrization.
Good Tax Governance: A Matter of Moral Responsibility and Transparency
Authors: Gribnau Hans J.L.M. , Jallai Ave-Geidi 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Multinational corporations’ tax practices are hotly debated nowadays. Multinationals are accused of not paying their fair share of taxes. Apparently, acting within the limits set by law is not sufficient to qualify as morally responsible behavior anymore.
This article offers ethical reflection on the current debate. The general public typically evaluates (aggressive) tax planning in moral terms rather than legal terms. Therefore, multinationals need to reflect on their tax planning strategy next to economic and legal terms also in ethical terms. This article addresses the relationship between society, morality and taxes. The concepts of tax planning, “aggressive tax planning”, “tax evasion” and “tax avoidance” are elaborated on to exemplify the difference between a purely legal and broader approach. In moral terms, aggressive tax planning may imply loss of integrity and trust which may entail certain costs for businesses, such as reputation damage. It will be argued that in order to improve corporate reputation and (moral) leadership, corporate social responsibility (CSR), endorsed by many corporations around the globe, is a helpful tool. Reflection on tax planning in the context of CSR - good tax governance - should foster a moral mind set and enhance accountability and transparency.
Japanese honorifics re-re-visited
Authors: Obana Yasuko 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe present paper aims to re-investigate the status of Japanese honorifics in pragmatic principles, and attempts to see how various dynamic uses of honorific terms for different purposes can be unified with the idea of “the grammar of society” (Bicchieri 2006). To reach this conclusion, the paper is organised in the following way. First, I argue that honorifics, or more precisely honorific markings, function as the grammatical conversion of what has already been strategically constructed, and solely index a social or psychological distance between the interactants. This means that honorifics present a double layer of linguistic architecture: a strategically constructed unit and honorific marking on the unit. Second, the paper examines honorific terms used in speech (plus-) level shifts to see a parallel between them and the so-called ‘conventional’ honorifics, and to find similar attributes shared between them, which are in many ways derived from the origin of honorifics. Finally, by re-investigating and reinstating the term ‘social norm’, which Bicchieri (2006) compares to “the grammar of society”, I demonstrate how honorific terms as social norms are first employed, and then applied, manipulated and pragmatically expanded for various purposes.
Improvements to exact Boltzmann sampling using probabilistic divide-and-conquer and the recursive method
Authors: DeSalvo Stephen 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We demonstrate an approach for exact sampling of certain discrete combinatorial distributions, which is a hybrid of exact Boltzmann sampling and the recursive method, using probabilistic divide-and-conquer (PDC). The approach specializes to exact Boltzmann sampling in the trivial setting, and specializes to PDC deterministic second half in the first non-trivial application. A large class of examples is given for which this method broadly applies, and several examples are worked out explicitly.
Kinetic Parameters for the Thermal Decomposition of Forest Waste Using Distributed Activation Energy Model (DAEM)
Authors: Dhaundiyal Alok , Tewari Pramod 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The purview of paper pivoted around the pyrolysis decomposition of forest waste (pine needle litter) by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Experiments were carried out in the presence of Nitrogen atmosphere. The experimental data was compared with those obtained by numerical solution of distributed activation energy model (DAEM). Asymptotic expansion is adopted to evaluate the pre-exponential factor, mean activation energy and variance. The correction factor Bi
has been invoked to describe accurately the differential thermogravitmeric curves of thermal decomposition of pine needles.