Superficial Analysis Research Articles

Linked Open Government Data: Still a Viable Option for Sharing and Integrating Public Data?

Linked Data (LD) principles, when applied to Open Government Data (OGD), aim to make government data accessible and interconnected, unlocking its full potential and facilitating widespread reuse. As a modular and scalable solution to fragmented government data, Linked Open Government Data (LOGD) improve citizens’ understanding of government functions while promoting greater data interoperability, ultimately leading to more efficient government processes. However, despite promising developments in the early 2010s, including the release of LOGD datasets by some government agencies, and studies and methodological proposals by numerous scholars, a cursory examination of government websites and portals suggests that interest in this technology has gradually waned. Given the initial expectations surrounding LOGD, this paper goes beyond a superficial analysis and provides a deeper insight into the evolution of interest in LOGD by raising questions about the extent to which the dream of LD has influenced the reality of OGD and whether it remains sustainable.

EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF MOROCCAN INFORMAL MICROENTERPRISES’ ATTRIBUTES ON THE DECISION TO TRANSITION INTO A FORMAL STATUS

Microenterprises have long been neglected in theoretical debates on the informal sector, receiving limited attention and superficial analysis. The aim of this article is to study the influence of the characteristics of informal microenterprises in Morocco on the decision to move to the formal sector. The article adopts a quantitative approach, focusing on 500 informal microentrepreneurs in northern Morocco. Through descriptive statistics and the use of a binomial logistic regression model, the study focuses on the effects of multiple aspects of these businesses. Data is collected and analyzed using the open-source tool R. The survey results reveal that engagement in a service-providing activity, the availability of business premises, and hiring more than four workers positively affect the propensity to formalize Moroccan informal microenterprises. Similarly, the use of simplified accounting systems, a longer period of existence and recourse to subcontracting are factors that encourage these ventures to opt for formalization. These findings are of key theoretical importance, exploiting the singularity of the Moroccan context and challenging the adoption of the neoliberal approach to explaining informality in Morocco. The conclusions are accompanied by recommendations designed to stimulate the transition to a formal sector. Implications of these findings for policy-makers, practitioners and entrepreneurs are discussed.

Surface analysis of different wood polymer composites exposed to artificial weathering

This study presents a superficial analysis of different wood polymer composites (WPC) comprising polystyrene (WPSC), poly(furfuryl alcohol) (WPFAC), and pine resin (WPRC) when exposed to artificial weathering. The study investigates the influence of resin type on the composites, focusing on their chemical, colorimetric, morphological, and thermal properties. The main findings indicate WPSC exhibits poor resistance to weathering, allowing ultraviolet radiation damage on the lignocellulosic component of the composite, leading to oxidized groups formation. Conversely, WPFAC and WPRC demonstrate good wood protection capabilities by preventing significant deterioration of holocellulose and acting as filters for radiation and moisture. Moreover, WPFAC exhibits the lowest decrease in carbonyl index and O/C ratio, with reductions of 2.6 and 11.6%, respectively. These findings are significant as they demonstrate that poly(furfuryl alcohol) and pine resin can be used to produce WPCs that delay and mitigate wood degradation by weathering, contributing to the increased potential utilization of bioresins.

The power of words: sociolinguistic perspectives in Mulk Raj Anand's novels

This comprehensive article embarks on an exhaustive sociolinguistic inquiry into select novels authored by Mulk Raj Anand, aiming to decipher the intricate interplay between language utilization and the multifaceted tapestry of societal dynamics within the realm of his literary creations. The investigation revolves around Anand's intellectual sphere, intricately woven with the threads of politics and social reform. Going beyond a superficial linguistic analysis, the study delves into the profound ways in which language serves as a potent instrument, enabling the expression, interrogation, and transformation of cultural narratives. The research methodology employs a qualitative exploration of linguistic elements in Anand's novels, with a keen emphasis on contextual significance. Drawing insights from the field of sociolinguistics, the analysis meticulously examines the nuanced linguistic choices employed by Anand, unravelling their pivotal role in conveying the subtleties of societal nuances. The chosen novels for scrutiny, notably "Untouchable" and "Coolie", emerge as focal points due to their explicit depiction of sociolinguistic intricacies, offering a fertile ground for investigating linguistic diversity, power dynamics, and cultural hybridity. This study seeks to deepen our comprehension of Mulk Raj Anand's literary legacy by illuminating the embedded sociolinguistic dimensions within his narratives. Through a holistic examination of linguistic choices, the research endeavours to underscore the enduring influence of words in shaping societal frameworks and cultural identities within the expansive canvas of Anand's novels.

Features of Coverage of the War in Ukraine On the Example of the Website of the Official Iranian Mass Media «Irna»

Introduction. After the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine all countries of the world gradually got involved into the war which is perceived and viewed differently. Iran suddenly became one of the biggest challenges for the international community since it is a supplier of mass destruction weapons which almost caused the energy collapse of Ukraine in November-December 2022. Relevance of the study. Despite the numerous statements of the leading mass media, Iran is still positioning its pacifism and non-involvement in the war in Ukraine. The USA, GB, Germany, France, Turkey, Israel get appropriately involve in the information conflict as one side and the other side is India, China, Syria, Afghanistan and other countries of the East. Methodology. To find out what the matters, we decided to investigate the deployment of events and the development of confrontations on the pages of the most official Iranian mass media – the national news agency "Irna" with the help of content analysis, analogy, modelling and synthesis. Results. As a result of the conducted research it became clear that during15 months of the war (having hesitated a little at its beginning) IRNA carefully "documented" the course of events, but it also revealed certain strategies for hiding uncomfortable information and activation of so-called jeansa (hiding advertisement). The most common ones include periodic repetition (almost instilling) of phrases about support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity; permanent introduction of Afghanistan, Palestine, Syria, Yemen in the context as it is also not peaceful in these countries, Israel, the USA and Turkey appear as a counterweight to the Ukrainian-Russian twists and turns; attempts to shift attention from the actual to the extraneous are also not neglected; common input of information on policies of Russia and Putin "under the sauce" of different protocol interviews, vlogs and "international expert evaluations"; very often the agency refers to dubious sources like social networks. However, even the strategic use of tricks does not make individual items of IRNA news at least seemingly credible. The thought involuntarily arises that public non-compliance with international standards has deep historical roots and is connected with sacred values. Conclusions. Having carried out a superficial analysis of the history and religions of ancient Persia, we came to a logical conclusion: from the most ancient times to the present, the production of culture is subject to the law of sacred deception, known among Shia Muslims as taqiya and kitman. Thus, the official sources of the Islam Republic have the full right to lie. Yet, of course, all this requires additional research.

Systematic Assessment of Electrode Wettability for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are a promising energy storage technology due to their advantages such as long-life cycle and scalability. In these systems, porous electrodes such as carbon paper and carbon felts have been used because of their desirable properties such as good acid resistance and low cost. However, these materials may have poor reversibility and wettability, which can negatively affect the system performance. Recently, different activation methods have been proposed to enhance physico-chemical properties and overcome these limitations. Among different methods, surface treatments have been commonly used in the literature [1-5] since they can introduce desirable functional groups (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen) and enhance electrochemically active surface area (ECSA), which is believed to be the main mechanisms for electrode performance improvement. Although it is suggested that higher electrode performance can be achieved by enhancing wetted or active surface area [6], there is still a disparity in how to assess relevant wetting properties, since wettability assessment is often neglected and performance assessment is usually done based on VRFB cycling test results, which is costly and time consuming.Static contact angle (CA) is commonly used to characterize electrode wettability and evaluate the effect of different treatments on the electrode surface. However, this technique offers a limited understanding and superficial analysis, since samples are either classified as hydrophobic or hydrophilic, showing no correlation to electrochemical performance. Moreover, CA measurements are not adequate for porous electrodes, since porosity and surface roughness can impact on contact angle results. In the present work, we propose to use the method of standard porosimetry (MSP) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) to evaluate the impact of surface treatments on electrode wettability from a complete physical (pore size distribution), chemical (functional group density), and electrochemical (electrochemically active surface area) perspective. These tools offer richer information than basic CA measurements and only take a few hours to be performed, thus reducing the assessment time and cost compared to VRFB assembly and cycling tests.Preliminary results show that both MSP and CV techniques can provide useful information regarding physical and chemical properties that can correlate electrode wettability to electrochemical performance. While MSP results can provide electrode morphology (pore size distribution, porosity, specific and wetted surface area), CV measurements can provide surface chemistry information (functional groups density) and electrochemically active surface area (capacitance). Thus, both tools can be used synergistically to investigate how different treatments impact both physical and chemical properties and how wetting properties impact electrode performance. Achieving high performance is essential to increase system energy density and decrease both capital and operational cost, making VRFBs more competitive and suitable for grid-scale storage of renewable energy, having positive environmental impacts and facilitating sustainable transition. Acknowledgements This research was supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF), Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), Canada Research Chairs (CRC), and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Technical support from Elizabeth Fisher and Jonas Stoll is also acknowledged.

Experience of using benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin gel in the treatment of mild and moderate acne

BACKGROUND: Acne is an actual problem for both patients and doctors of different specialties, especially dermatovenerologists and cosmetologists. Up to 85% of young people are affected by the disease. Skin lesions on the face and lack of effect of previously administered therapy are often accompanied by severe psychosocial maladjustment even in mild forms of dermatosis. In addition, recently there has been a tendency towards increased resistance of Cutibacterium acnes to antibacterial agents, which requires the development of drugs, including those to prevent antibiotic resistance.
 AIM: Clinical and morphofunctional assessment of the effectiveness and tolerability of the Zerkalin Intensive gel (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin) in patients with mild to moderate acne.
 MATERIALS AND METHODS: the study involved 30 patients with acne (28 women and 2 men) aged 18 to 34 years, 4 of them had mild severity, 26 had moderate severity. All patients applied benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin gel once a day in the evening, the observation period was 12 weeks. Dermatological examination was carried out visually with a simple count of inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules). In order to assess the morphofunctional parameters of facial skin, all patients underwent a non-invasive digital study using the Capricorn AI Intelligent Imager Bitmoji device, based on 3D visualization. To study the impact of the disease on various aspects of the patient's life and as an effectiveness criterion, the Dermatology life Quality Index (DLQI) was used.
 RESULTS: in all patients using the benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin gel there was a regression of inflammatory and non-inflammatory elements and a decrease in post-acne phenomenon, while an improvement in the condition of the skin process was registered within the first 2–4 weeks. As a result of the treatment, complete cleansing of the skin was achieved in 8 patients, significant improvement in 17, and improvement in 5. At the end of the entire observation period, according to the questionnaire, the subjects observed a decrease in DLQI compared with the baseline (18.4±3.03 versus 3.03±0.15; p 0.05), which indicates an improvement of the quality of life and psychoemotional state of patients and the effectiveness of therapy.
 CONCLUSION: Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin gel for the treatment of mild to moderate acne is an effective remedy, especially with a predominance of pustular elements, which is confirmed based on the results of a visual examination and the positive dynamics of indicators of superficial and deep analysis of facial skin (sebumetry, corneometry, pigmentation, reactivity and level colonization by C. acnes). The gel was well tolerated by patients and did not cause any adverse events or allergic reactions.

Problems on the path of formation of local self-government in France

The article is devoted to defining the peculiarities of the genesis of local self-government in France. The peculiarities of the formation of local self-government in the countries of continental law, in particular France and Ukraine, are determined. A superficial comparative analysis of the implementation of the powers of local self-government bodies in Ukraine and France at various stages of the countries’ development was conducted. The article states that the then French system of local self-government did not fully implement the principle of electability of all bodies and officials of local self-government, and at the end of the XIX century. this criterion was considered the main characteristic of administrative decentralization and began to be applied even to departmental self-government. It was noted that French society actively discussed the issue of the direction of the further development of the local self-government system. The scientific article contains information about forms of self-government similar to France in Belgium and Italy; in comparison with England, the state system of France should be considered not a democracy, but a bureaucracy. The article mentions the French revolution, the struggle against regionalism, the elimination of provinces and the creation of a new system of districts. The strengthening of the regionalization process, which went into decline only by the middle of the 20th century, is analyzed. The constant interest in the system of local self­government in France, especially the period of the French Republic, when a model of local self-government with broad representation, based on secret, universal, equal suffrage, was first proposed (during the 19th - early 20th centuries in Europe) is emphasized. The article states that the attitude towards the French model of local self-government depended on the perception of France itself, which sometimes led to a distorted perception of its organization of local self-government. The tendency is especially noticeable in the works of German political scientists and legal scholars. It was determined that the concepts of local self-government and decentralization of power were not distinguished and detailed in France, so due to the confusion of terms during administrative decentralization, the development of the system of self-government as a political institution of language in France was somewhat behind. It was established that the negative attitude towards the French system of local government, which developed during the period of the second monarchy and was supported by German jurists and political scientists, persisted even after the reform of 1871.
 It was concluded that the development and formation of local self-government in France had its own problems, but this did not prevent it from arriving at an effective both legislative and practical model of the exercise of powers by local self-government bodies.

Traffic safety assessment for roundabout intersections using drone photography and conflict technique

Road design deficiencies and improper driver behavior at roundabout intersections may result in traffic bottlenecks, irregular traffic patterns, and potential crashes. Thus, road safety inspection is conducted to identify potential safety hazards and propose safety measures. The traditional safety inspection depends on unreliable traffic collision data visual data collection and superficial analysis. In this regard, surrogate safety assessment approaches are utilized to overcome the limitations found in traditional approaches. This paper employs an innovative surrogate approach for such a process by analyzing videos captured by a drone. A video processing technique is applied to determine the vehicle trajectories and extract conflict points. Accordingly, the conflict data are analyzed in terms of location, direction, and post-encroachment time (PET) as a safety measure to identify potential safety problems related to intersection geometry and driver behavior. This methodology is applied to an intersection case study in New Cairo City, Egypt. The findings of this study confirm the interaction between intersection geometry, drivers’ behavior, and road safety on the examined safety measures.

A Textual Study of Imagery Representing Female Characters in Little Women under the Theory of Signifier and Signified

As a symbol, feminine imagery carries the character traits and conveys the author’s own ideology. There are many distinctive female characters in Little Women, but related previous studies mostly focus on the superficial analysis of female images in the book. Guided by the theory of signifier and signified in Saussurean linguistics, this paper starts with the traditional and transformed female images in Little Women and the reasons for their use, explores how the use of traditional and transformed feminine imagery and their signifier and signified in Little Women by American female writer Louisa May Alcott helps construct the novel’s main characters and thus expresses the author’s own feminist views. This could help readers have a deeper understanding of the text and a more generalized view of the protagonist.

Superficial white matter analysis: An efficient point-cloud-based deep learning framework with supervised contrastive learning for consistent tractography parcellation across populations and dMRI acquisitions.

Diffusion MRI tractography is an advanced imaging technique that enables in vivo mapping of the brain's white matter connections. White matter parcellation classifies tractography streamlines into clusters or anatomically meaningful tracts. It enables quantification and visualization of whole-brain tractography. Currently, most parcellation methods focus on the deep white matter (DWM), whereas fewer methods address the superficial white matter (SWM) due to its complexity. We propose a novel two-stage deep-learning-based framework, Superficial White Matter Analysis (SupWMA), that performs an efficient and consistent parcellation of 198 SWM clusters from whole-brain tractography. A point-cloud-based network is adapted to our SWM parcellation task, and supervised contrastive learning enables more discriminative representations between plausible streamlines and outliers for SWM. We train our model on a large-scale tractography dataset including streamline samples from labeled long- and medium-range (over 40mm) SWM clusters and anatomically implausible streamline samples, and we perform testing on six independently acquired datasets of different ages and health conditions (including neonates and patients with space-occupying brain tumors). Compared to several state-of-the-art methods, SupWMA obtains highly consistent and accurate SWM parcellation results on all datasets, showing good generalization across the lifespan in health and disease. In addition, the computational speed of SupWMA is much faster than other methods.

Hillforts of the Scythian Period in the Middle Course of the Seim River

Despite many years of studies of the Scythian Age hillforts of the Seim River Putyvl region, their research has only just begun. This is largely the merit of the works of the Putyvl archaeological expedition, which surveyed all the fortified settlements of the region during 2012—2016. New topographic plans were created, the peculiarities of the cultural layer of a particular settlement were clarified. The research conducted allows identifying the general characteristics of the fortified settlements of the region. All the hillforts are located on promontories, with one or more ramparts on the field side. A characteristic feature is the presence of two or more sharp ridges, which gently descend to the floodplain. Minor studies of defensive structures were conducted only at three sites. The presence of a defensive ditch is assumed, although it can be traced only visually at two sites. In addition, a significant part of the hillforts is fortified by slopes. Based on the cultural layer we can distinguish three groups: the fortified settlement with a thick layer which has existed for a long time; the fortified settlement with a layer approximately 0.5 m thick; the fortified settlement with a thin layer and a small number of finds and objects. The latter are probably unfinished hillforts or administrative centres, combining several unfortified settlements. A comprehensive research of the material complex, given the small number of finds, is impossible. However, even with a superficial analysis there can be traced the connection of the Middle Seim tribes with the Yukhniv population of the forest belt. It is possible to assume the presence of mixed marriages, which led to the appearance of specific forms of ceramic vessels and some items in the population of the northern part of the Left Bank forest-steppe. The question about the time of existence of the sites in the Seim River Putyvl region remains open. Preliminarily we can speak about the middle of the 6th—4th centuries BC. However, in the 4th century BC there was only one fortified settlement – Shyriaievе.

Machiavellianism: A Critical Appraisal

Machiavellianism is known as a character trait that involves deceit, manipulativeness, and an unemotional, devious, pessimistic view of others. Machiavelli uses people for personal advantage, and doesn’t care about the outcomes of his or her behavior. So, rationalization of abuse, misjudgment and heartless victimization of persons, constitute the main framework for Machiavellianism, which is applied over and over again by exploiters. From a criminological standpoint, a Machiavelli can be a lawbreaker if he or she causes swindling, harm or losses to petitioners or robbed sufferers. Disregard to forensic aspects, Machiavellianism is socially, culturally, academically and pedagogically a taboo which is not overtly recommendable or supportable. But, indeed, it seems that such an abominable act, though it is disapproved, is not absolutely prohibited, because it can be traced in a variety of professions or fields; a finding which is not infrequent or momentary, as well. Therefore, Machiavellianism is a multidimensional issue which deserves more than a superficial analysis or verdict. In the present article, the said awful misapplication has been discussed briefly for the acquisition of a practical conception and stance, which may perhaps be more adjustable with the prevalent state of affairs.

Some applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy to the study of reservoir rock

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a powerful tool for visualising reservoir pore and grain framework systems which (SEM) provides qualitative information about pore geometry through direct observation of a rock or a pore cast of the rock. This aids in understanding reservoir productivity capabilities. The SEM is useful for locating and identifying minerals, particularly clay minerals - an aid when designing drilling and completion programs. SEM unlike conventional light microscopy, produces images by recording various signals resulting from interactions of an electron beam with the sample as it is scanned in a raster pattern across the sample surface. Combined with a backscatter detector (BSE), energy dispersal X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and EDS - Mapping, SEM can yield multiple types of information about geological samples at the same time, such as superficial microstructure, BSE image, component analysis, and crystal structure features. In addition, new technic of SEM like Qemscan and FIB (Focused ion beam) can automatically minerals mapping and approach to 3-D imaging. In this paper, we use granite rock from a granitic basement reservoir, Bach Ho Oilfield as examples to discuss the geological application of SEM. The most important reservoir properties of granite rock in the oilfield are porosity and fractured pores which are abundant. The fractures have various sizes from mm to micron in width. Some large cracks have 1÷3 cm in lenght and 100÷600 µm in width. The small ones have 0.001÷0.2 mm in length and 10÷100 µm in width. Some large fractures were porefilled by crystals that have blade shape.

Pejorative Assertions, Human Rights Evaluation, and European Veiling Laws

Abstract An increasing number of European states have, since 2009, passed laws restricting or prohibiting the practice of Islamic veiling. These laws have been challenged both before the European Court of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Committee. In the former context, these laws have invariably been upheld whereas in the latter, they have always been deemed to be incompatible with the right to freedom of religion under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Superficial analysis suggests that this is because the ECtHR, unlike the UNHRC, applies a margin of appreciation doctrine to give effect to concerns with subsidiarity. In this Article it is suggested that the better explanation is that the ECtHR (again unlike the UNHRC) accepts assertions of facts from states as to why their laws are justified in the absence of any demonstrable supporting evidence. It is argued that this is of particular concern because these assertions tend to make insidious and pejorative statements about the practice of Islamic veiling that have the capacity to generate stigma and substantive damage for the veil wearing woman. When they are endorsed by a putatively independent body like the ECtHR, these messages, and the accompanying stigma are mainstreamed and legitimized. It is finally argued that this means that the approach of the ECtHR cannot be justified by concerns with subsidiarity but rather reflects an irresponsible abdication of responsibility.

SYMBIOSIS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN ONCOLOGY

SYMBIOSIS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN ONCOLOGY

Z세대 패션디자인전공 학생들의 가상 이미지 수용자 인식 분석

The purpose of this study is to analyze the types of acceptance preferences of Generation Z students majoring in fashion design for fashion images in Science Fiction(SF) films that reflect future fashion design trends in virtual space. Through this, it is meaningful to predict trends and consumption patterns for future fashion images and to inform fashion design education by classifying the characteristics, tastes, and emotions of Generation Z by various types of perception.
 The research is performed with the Q-methodology. Unlike quantitative methodologies based on scientific analysis and objective data, the Q methodology expects to fill the gap in error and values in research due to audience propensity through superficial characteristic analysis by studying the scope of an individual audience's subjective perception. The Q samples used in the Q methodology collected Q-Population through online and SF film-related papers, newspapers, and other magazines, and sampled 30 Q views of fashion images. The subjects of the study were 40 first- to fourthyear students in the textile&fashion design department of universities in the Seoul metropolitan area in August 2022. In this study, a distribution model on a 9-point scale was used for Q classification. Interviews were also conducted on the classification for use as in-depth data to verify the end-acceptor recognition analysis, and why +4 (strong consent) and -4 (strong rejection) responses were selected simultaneously. The program used for the analysis applied the PQ Method, and in the final result, only factors with an eigen value of 1 or more were extracted and applied to increase the validity of the analysis.
 As a result of the analysis, three final types were derived. The first is a realistic compromise type that emphasizes practicality and reflects actual fashion design preferences, The second is a future-oriented type that emphasizes artistic aspects ahead of the times, Lastly, the third is an adventure type that overcomes the future in the social direction.
 In conclusion, the decision-making process for efficiently performing fashion design work should include objectively analyzing design elements, public desires, and changing social phenomena, as well as harmonizing the creative and emotional capabilities of each fashion designer based on the data shown through objectification. The analysis of personal emotions, tastes, and perceptions of Generation Z fashion design students is expected to be an important research material for beneficial results of scientific emotional fashion images.

Application of the associative recovery method in the challenges of increase informativity of distorted images and detection of minor changes in stored samples

The object of research is optical-electronic methods and related digital information processing. One of the most problematic areas is the reconstruction of missing parts of the stored data and the inability to detect minor changes in the stored samples, as well as the reconstruction of the entire corrected template from its incomplete version. As part of the study, a correlation-optical approach to the problem of holographic associative memory was used, which made it possible to achieve highly efficient heteroassociative reconstruction of the entire corrected template from its incomplete version. The analysis of hologram models with phantom images and nonlinearly recorded holograms read in the associative mode shows a wide range of useful possibilities. It is primed not only in the tasks of reconstruction of data, but also in the case of insignificant changes in savings, highly effective heteroassociative reconstruction based on a non-interference mechanism. The analysis of the results of the correlation-optical approach to the problem of holographic associative memory shows that the described method opens up additional opportunities for solving the problems of detecting small changes in the object scene, which is important, in particular, for early registration of events and phenomena. It is related to the fact that the detection and localization of changes is carried out according to the difference in intensity across the image field (the effect of brightness inversion in the phantom image of referenceless hologram): the brightness of the image of the changed area is higher, and to a greater extent, the smaller the changes compared to the reference image. It should be especially noted that the specified properties of the nonlinear-holographic associative memory are realized not algorithmically, but physically, taking into account the fundamental nonlinearity of all natural processes, which is neglected when conducting a superficial (in the first approximation) analysis. Physical modeling of associative memory based on second-order holograms does not involve any circuit complications compared to the standard holographic procedure.

Рецензия на учебник «Финансовое право» под редакцией В.Ф. Попондопуло и Д.А. Петрова. — Москва : Проспект, 2021. — 576 с.

This article is a review of the Financial Law textbook edited by V.F. Popondopulo and D.A. Petrov. The article critically assesses the provisions of the textbook, that confound the fundamentals of the financial law of the Russian Federation. The superficial analysis of the fundamental financial law categories, the absence of knowledge of the history of development of financial law as well as the absence of due research of the system of legal regulation of public relations established in the course of functioning of the financial market has led the authors of the textbook to incorrect conclusions. It is concluded that in general the textbook under review is superficial, it does not take into account the basic provisions of the national theory of financial law and intentional negligence of research of the leading representatives of true science of financial law together with incomplete author standpoints is a challenge for the whole scientific community and representatives of the financial law science in particular

DISCOVERY OF AN EPIGENETIC BIOMARKER PREDICTIVE OF SPERM QUALITY

The standard semen evaluation is the primary tool for the assessment of fertility potential. However, the semen analysis provides only a superficial analysis of a man’s fertility potential. The optimization of the biomarker described here from over 1300 semen samples may improve the current standard of care and support more personalized and effective treatment plans for couples.