Іnternational conceptional categorial apparatus as a unified method of reference of pedagogical validity

The article reveals the determination of the international conceptual-categorical apparatus and analyzes the international system of concepts in pedagogical science. The development of the main international constituents is explored. The purpose of the paper is to define a clear hierarchical vector of conceptual laws, noting that the international conceptual-categorical apparatus of pedagogical science becomes the subject of study of pedagogical reality in the whole variety of cultural traditions of the multilingual world. Interpretation, definition and refinement of such modern concepts as «quality of education», «creativity», «assertiveness», «acmeology», «pedeutology», «mobbing», «bulling» are given.Key words: international conceptual categorical apparatus, quality of education, creativity, assertiveness, acmeology, pedeutology, mobbing, bulling.У статті розкрито детермінацію міжнародного понятійно-категорійного апарату та проаналізовано міжнародну систему понять у педагогічній науці. Досліджено розвиток основних міжнародних конституентів. Мета статті полягає у тому, щоб визначити чіткий ієрархічний вектор понятійних закономірностей, зазначивши, що міжнародний понятійно-категорійний апарат педагогічної науки стає предметом вивчення педагогічної дійсності у всьому розмаїтті культурних традицій багатомовного світу. Подано тлумачення, визначення та уточнення таких модерних понять як: «якість освіти», «творчість», «асертивність», «акмеологія», «педеутологія», «мобінг», «булінг». Ключові слова: міжнародний понятійно-категорійний апарат, якість освіти, творчість, асертивність, акмеологія, педеутологія, мобінг, булінг

Neutral interstellar He parameters in front of the heliosphere 1994--2007

Analysis of IBEX measurements of neutral interstellar He flux brought the inflow velocity vector different from the results of earlier analysis of observations from GAS/Ulysses. Recapitulation of results on the helium inflow direction from the past ~40 years suggested that the inflow direction may be changing with time. We reanalyze the old Ulysses data and reprocess them to increase the accuracy of the instrument pointing to investigate if the GAS observations support the hypothesis that the interstellar helium inflow direction is changing. We employ a similar analysis method as in the analysis of the IBEX data. We seek a parameter set that minimizes reduced chi-squared, using the Warsaw Test Particle Model for the interstellar He flux at Ulysses with a state of the art model of neutral He ionization in the heliosphere, and precisely reproducing the observation conditions. We also propose a supplementary method of constraining the parameters based on cross-correlations of parameters obtained from analysis of carefully selected subsets of data. We find that the ecliptic longitude and speed of interstellar He are in a very good agreement with the values reported in the original GAS analysis. We find, however, that the temperature is markedly higher. The 3-seasons optimum parameter set is lambda = 255.3, beta = 6, v = 26.0 km/s, T = 7500 K. We find no evidence that it is varying with time, but the uncertainty range is larger than originally reported. The originally-derived parameters of interstellar He from GAS are in good agreement with presently derived, except for the temperature, which seems to be appreciably higher, in good agreement with interstellar absorption line results. While the results of the present analysis are in marginal agreement with the earlier reported results from IBEX, the most likely values from the two analyses differ for reasons that are still not understood.Comment: submitted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysic

An Occupational Therapy Intervention Program Addressing the Needs of Older Adults as they Transition to New Living Situations

As individuals age and approach retirement, face life changes (loss of spouse or significant others), or health changes, they often make the decision to relocate. Responses may vary; but frequently stress, depression, and anxiety are experienced to the level that they impede a healthy adjustment. This can lead to diminished self-care, difficulty engaging in meaningful occupation, and isolation. Older adults may experience a poor sense of personal mastery within their new environment, contributing to feelings of low self esteem, sadness, grief secondary to loss, anger, and loneliness. The purpose of this scholarly project was to address the pre-relocation needs and desires of the older adult as they plan for, or are moving through the life transition of relocation. A multi level pre-relocation intervention program was developed to address the physical and psychosocial needs of older adults at their present life stage. Based on a comprehensive review of literature, the program\u27 focus was on the identification of older adults\u27 needs and desires, development of various coping strategies, and identification of habits, resources, and environmental adaptations that support and encourage occupational performance/balance and positive participation in daily life. The goal was to provide the older adult with tools to make wise housing decisions that promote occupational performance, balance, and psychosocial skills as they transition from one residence or home to another. The pre-relocation protocol will benefit occupational therapists working within acute health care and out patient programs, and in community based settings with older adults, their families, and community health care providers or educators

Products Liability - Real Property - Builder-Vendors

The Court of Appeals of California has held that the doctrine of strict liability applies to home builders and that privity of contract is no longer required to maintain the action. Kriegler v. Eichler Homes, Inc., 74 Cal. Rptr. 749 (1969)

Anomalous Spin Dynamics in Doped Quantum Antiferromagnets

Finite-temperature spin dynamics in planar t-J model is studied using the method based on the Lanczos diagonalization of small systems. Dynamical spin structure factor at moderate dopings shows the coexistence of free-fermion-like and spin-fluctuation timescales. At T<J, the low-frequency and static susceptibility show pronounced T dependence, supporting a scenario, related to the marginal Fermi-liquid one, for the explanation of neutron-scattering and NMR-relaxation experiments in cuprates. Calculated NMR relaxation rates reasonably reproduce experimental ones.Comment: 10 pages + 4 figures, Postscript in uuencoded compressed tar file, IJS-TP-94/2

Microwave Antennas and Circuits Modeling Using Electromagnetic Field Simulator

Electromagnetic field simulators have become a widely used tool in a design process of microwave circuits and systems. A proper usage of electromagnetic (EM) field simulators allows substantial reduction of the design time providing reliable results. In such case the required parameters of the designed circuit can be reached even at the first manufactured prototype in spite of high complexity of the structure. However, EM simulation as a numerical process suffers from systematic and random errors similar to measurement using real equipment. Thus the setting of the EM-field simulator such as a frequency range, mesh properties, usage of PEC and PMC walls etc. has to be done with the highest attention and the simulation results have to be always verified using well-established techniques. The aim of the paper is to demonstrate the selected capability of EM-field simulators with a few examples of antenna and circuit modeling. Also an issue of reliability and simulation errors will be discussed

Quantum Critical Scaling in a Moderately Doped Antiferromagnet

Using high temperature expansions for the equal time correlator $S(q)$ and static susceptibility $\chi(q)$ for the t-J model, we present evidence for quantum critical (QC), $z\!=\!1$, behavior at intermediate temperatures in a broad range of $t/J$ ratio, doping, and temperatures. We find that the dynamical susceptibility is very close to the universal scaling function computable for the asymptotic QC regime, and that the dominant energy scale is temperature. Our results are in excellent agreement with measurements of the spin-echo decay rate, $1/T_{\rm 2G}$, in La$_2$CuO$_4$, and provide qualitative understanding of both $1/T_1$ and $1/T_{\rm 2G}$ nuclear relaxation rates in doped cuprates.Comment: 11 pages, REVTeX v3.0, PostScript file for 3 figures is attached, UIUC-P-93-07-068. In this revised version, we calculate the scaling functions and thus present new and more direct evidence in favor of our original conclusion