A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE NOVEL «ASSEMBLY HALL» BY HERMANN KANT IN THE REUNIFIED GERMANY (AFTER 1991)

2020 ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Rimma Gurevich
Keyword(s):  
Critical Assessment ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Aesthetic Appreciation ◽  
Party Position ◽  
Creative Personality ◽  
Before And After

H. Kant’s novel received a high literary and aesthetic appreciation in criticism and wide recognition by readers. Criticism (before and after the unification of Germany) concerns mainly one aspect viz. authenticity of the events depicted in the novel and the charcters’ images. Opponents argue that Kant’s ideological views, his consistent socialist and party position have prompt him to embellish reality, create simulacra, and the idyllic world of socialist Biedermeyer. The article shows that these assessments ignore the nature of his talent, especially his creative personality peculiarities such as journalistic orientation of the motivated «political» person and writer.

More Alike Than Unalike: Cross-language Similarity Influences Novel Word Lexicalization in Bilingual Individuals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Palma ◽  
Marie-France Marin ◽  
k onishi ◽  
Debra Titone
Keyword(s):  
Lexical Decision ◽  
Lexical Decision Task ◽  
Decision Task ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Lexical Representations ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Word Forms ◽  
Explicit Recognition ◽  
Novel Word Learning ◽  
Cross Language

Although several studies have focused on novel word learning and consolidation in native (presumably monolingual) speakers, less is know about how bilinguals add novel words to their mental lexicon. Here, we trained 33 English-French bilinguals on novel word-forms that were neighbors to “hermit” English words (i.e., words with no existing neighbors). Importantly, these English words varied in terms of orthographic overlap with their French translation equivalent (i.e., cognates vs. noncognates). We measured explicit recognition of the novel neighbors and the interaction between novel neighbors and English words through a lexical decision task, both before and after a sleep interval. In the lexical decision task, we found evidence of immediate facilitation for English words with novel neighbors, and evidence of competition after a sleep interval for cognate words only. These results suggest that higher quality of existing lexical representations predicts an earlier onset for novel word lexicalization.

A Critical Assessment and Review of Artificial Intelligence in Facial Paralysis Analysis: Uncovering the Truth

FACE ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 273250162110228
Author(s):  
David T. Mitchell ◽  
David Z. Allen ◽  
Matthew R. Greives ◽  
Phuong D. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Facial Emotion ◽  
Data Systems ◽  
Computer Algorithms ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Facial Reanimation

Machine learning is a rapidly growing subset of artificial intelligence (AI) which involves computer algorithms that automatically build mathematical models based on sample data. Systems can be taught to learn from patterns in existing data in order to make similar conclusions from new data. The use of AI in facial emotion recognition (FER) has become an area of increasing interest for providers who wish to quantify facial emotion before and after interventions such as facial reanimation surgery. While FER deep learning algorithms are less subjective when compared to layperson assessments, the databases used to train them can greatly alter their outputs. There are currently many well-established modalities for assessing facial paralysis, but there is also increasing interest in a more objective and universal measurement system to allow for consistent assessments between practitioners. The purpose of this article is to review the development of AI, examine its existing uses in facial paralysis assessment, and discuss the future directions of its implications.

Syntax Stimulation Revisited

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth B. Fink ◽  
Myrna F. Schwartz ◽  
Elizabeth Rochon ◽  
Jessica L. Myers ◽  
Gail Simon Socolof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Structure Modeling ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Connected Speech ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Nonfluent Aphasia ◽  
Coding Scheme ◽  
Narrative Production ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Picture Description

A multiple-probes variant of the multiple-baseline across-behaviors design was used to study the extent of generalization associated with syntax stimulation (SS) training. To assess whether acquisition of specific structures generalized across tasks, we used a specially designed sentence elicitation probe, Picture Description with Structure Modeling (PDSM; Fink et al., 1994). To assess whether training enhanced morphosyntactic production in connected speech, we used the coding scheme developed by Saffran, Berndt, and Schwartz (1989). Four subjects with chronic nonfluent aphasia were trained to produce active, passive, and embedded sentences using materials and procedures from the Helm Elicited Language Program for Syntax Stimulation (Helm-Estabrooks, 1981). These sentence structures were trained in successive phases with generalization probes administered before and after each phase. Three subjects with aphasia served as controls. Strong within-task generalization was observed and, in contrast to previous studies, generalization to the novel sentence elicitation task (PDSM). SS training did not yield measurable gains in narrative production.

scholarly journals The Catch of the Hyperreal: Yossarian and the Ideological Vicissitudes of Hyperreality

Text Matters ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 386-410
Author(s):  
Abdolali Yazdizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Vantage Point ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Fictional World ◽  
American Life ◽  
Ideological Discourse ◽  
Catch 22

Hyperreality is a key term in Jean Baudrillard’s cultural theory, designating a phase in the development of image where it “masks the absence of a profound reality.” The ambiance of Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 (1961) closely corresponds to Baudrillard’s notion of the hyperreal as images persist to precede reality in the fictional world of the novel. Since for Baudrillard each order of simulacra produces a certain mode of ideological discourse that impacts the perception of reality, it is plausible that the characters of this fictional context should be ideologically impacted by the hyperreal discourse. From this vantage point it is possible to have a new critical assessment of Yossarian’s (protagonist) antiheroic stance and study the role of the “business of illusion,” whose ideological edifice is based on the discourse of the hyperreal, on his antiheroic stance and actions. By drawing on Baudrillard’s cultural theory this paper aims to read Heller’s novel as a postmodern allegory of rebellion against the hyperreality of the twentieth-century American life and trace its relevance to modern-day U.S.

scholarly journals Raja yoga within the system of religious-ethical philosophy Of M. V. Lodyzhensky

2020 ◽  
pp. 64-90
Author(s):  
Oleg Viktorovich Solopov
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Special Role ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Ethical Philosophy ◽  
Knowledge Ontology ◽  
Comprehensive Study

This article is dedicated to examination of the characteristics of the doctrine of Raja yoga in interpretation Of M. V. Lodyzhensky. The goal consists in the analysis and reconstruction of the system of Raja yoga within the religious-ethical philosophy of the thinker. In the course of this research, the author resolves a number of problems: examines the system of primary elements of religious-ethical philosophy of M. V. Lodyzhensky; analyzes the sources that affected the formation of views of the philosopher upon Raja yoga; reveals main characteristics of the system of Raja yoga within Lodyzhensky’s philosophy; determines the peculiarities of religious-mystical practice of Raja yoga in the philosophy of M. V. Lodyzhensky; defines the role of Raja-yoga within the system of religious-ethical philosophy of the thinker. The novelty lies in determination of the novel in comparison to the existing in scientific literature categories of M. V. Lodyzhensky’s philosophy and their analysis in the context of system of fundamental sections of philosophical knowledge (ontology, theology, anthropology, epistemology, axiology, ethics); as well as in comprehensive study of the system of Raja yoga in interpretation Of M. V. Lodyzhensky and determination of its role within the structure of his philosophy. It is established that the “core” of the system of religious-ethical philosophy of M. V. Lodyzhensky is the ethics develop ethics and axiology of Hesychasm developed by him. It is proven that the system of metaphysical categories and ideas of the thinker is of synthetic nature and leans on various cultural trends and traditions. The article demonstrates that special role within the system of Lodyzhensky’s philosophy is played by the apologetics of Hesychasm that implies critical review of the non-Christian mystical practices, among which is the examination of Raja yoga. The author underlines the uniqueness of interpretation of Raja yoga in the philosophy M. V. Lodyzhensky, as well as provides critical assessment to his interpretation of the system of Raja yoga.

scholarly journals Sex in Stencil Novels Case Study: Readers' Reception of Enny Arrow's Stencil Novel in Surakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariska Puspita Anggraini ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Reception Theory ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Modern Humans ◽  
Erotic Literature ◽  
Before And After ◽  
New Perspective

The phenomenon of sex has always been novel in every era. In Indonesia, for example, Enny Arrow’s stencil novel has been circulating, which has been named as a legend of Indonesian erotic literature. Along with the development of technology, the existence of stencil novels was replaced by DVDs or VCDs, which then continued with the emergence of various sites providing access to pornography. This difference in phenomena certainly makes the meaning of sex for each individual different. This research will analyze the meaning of sex in the stencil novel by Enny Arrow in the eyes of millennial men. The data analysis will focus on social psychological factors using Normand Holland’s literary reception theory. From the data analysis, it can be concluded that there are different views on sexual relations before and after reading the novel. This research is expected to provide a new perspective on the picture of sexuality for modern humans.

Calocybe indicia extract modifies GABA and Serotonin levels to Alleviate anxiety in experimental adult Zebrafish models

2021 ◽  
pp. 4789-4794
Author(s):  
Sarah Andrea Wilson ◽  
Anushree Nagaraj ◽  
Lalitha Vaidyanathan
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Anxiolytic Effect ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Adult Zebrafish ◽  
Tissue Weight ◽  
Mao A ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Tank Test ◽  
Gaba Content ◽  
Calocybe Indica

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) was used as a model to study anxiety due to its physiological homology to humans. The pathophysiology of anxiety, even though still unclear, has been extensively studied in Zebrafish. Anxiety was induced by withdrawal after exposure to 0.5% ethanol, which proved to be anxiogenic, validated through the novel tank test. The light/dark test revealed that exposure to 0.5% ethanol had anxiolytic effects. The milky mushroom, Calocybe indica was used to treat anxiety since its anti-hypertensive effects have already been reported. Biochemical parameters such as GABA and MAO (A&B) were measured before and after treatment with different concentrations of C. indica and standard anxiolytic drug, Fluoxetine to compare and confirm the anxiolytic effect. The GABA content was found to be 119.9±1.99 mmoles/g tissue weight after treatment with 50 µg C. indica which was comparable to the normal group values (100±4.12). MAO (A&B) activity decreased which in turn increased serotonin levels with 25µg of C. indica. 25µg and 100µg concentration of the extract of C. indica was found to be optimum in reducing the level of anxiety.

“Murder, Robbery, Rape, Adultery, and Incest”

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan Faherty
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Haitian Revolution ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Future ◽  
Before And After ◽  
True Source ◽  
Cultural Mores ◽  
The Haitian Revolution ◽  
The Revolution

This essay considers how and why Federalist writers turned to the medium of fiction after the Revolution of 1800 in order to continue to express their concerns about the dangers of a Jeffersonian ascendency and the future of national development. By exploring the connections between rhetorical practices before and after Jefferson’s election, I argue that Federalist writers deployed the same tropes and metaphors to reflect on the loss of their authority despite the shift in genre from newspaper editorial to the novel form. Central to this practice was the use of reflections on the Haitian Revolution which served to represent the instabilities of plantation culture and its capacity to erode cultural mores. The essay focuses on Martha Meredith Read’s Margaretta (1807) as an emblematic example of the ways in which Federalist writers sought to deploy representations of planter decadence as a means of critiquing Jeffersonian power. Yet more than simply critiquing Jeffersonianism, Read also seeks to reframe the tenets of Federalism by advocating that properly ordered domestic spheres are the true source of cultural stability.

scholarly journals Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Aamar ◽  
Zeeshan Butt ◽  
Kamraan Madhani ◽  
Iqra Hussain ◽  
Joel Garsten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
The United States ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
High Rate ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Repeat Colonoscopy ◽  
Acceptance Rates ◽  
Study Participants

Background. In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy procedures. Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy. This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs. Aims. To assess whether the use of a novel, disposable patient garment (Privacy Pants, Jackson, MS), which increases patient coverage, can reduce embarrassment related to bodily exposure and increase colonoscopy acceptance rates. Methods. Patients were offered a novel gown, and they completed questionnaires before and after colonoscopy. Results. A total of 120 patients participated. 54% were female and 82% were Caucasian. The novel gown had high overall satisfaction (8.3) and was associated with a sense of respect during the procedure (9.4). 67% (80) of the patients had a prior colonoscopy, and of these, 76% would request a novel gown over a traditional gown for future procedures. Among all study participants, a high rate of acceptability for repeat colonoscopy if recommended by their doctors was reported (mean of 9.4). Nonwhites were more likely to have a concern for embarrassment addressed by using novel gowns as compared to whites (P value 0.02). Conclusion. All participants, particularly women and nonwhite participants, reported high rates of respect and satisfaction and decrease in embarrassment utilizing the novel gown during colonoscopy. Patients who had prior colonoscopy with a traditional gown preferred the novel garment. A novel procedure gown may enhance colonoscopy acceptance by minimizing embarrassment.

Multifunctional Bioceramic Composite Coatings Deposited by Cold Spray

2019 ◽  
Vol 813 ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
Kiran G. Judd ◽  
Mala M. Sharma ◽  
Timothy J. Eden
Keyword(s):  
Cold Spray ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Bioactive Coatings ◽  
Spray Process ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Before And After

Bioactive coatings have predominately been explored through plasma spray; but this technique has associated heat and melting of the feedstock materials thereby degrading the novel bioactive properties of hydroxyapatite (HA), as well as deteriorating the adhesion of the coating to the implant. The current study discusses a novel approach to producing biocompatible coatings that have been deposited at temperatures well below their melting point. The cold spray process was used to deposit 100 wt.% titanium (Ti) and composite powders with 80 wt% titanium (Ti) and 20 wt% hydroxyapatite (HA) onto Al6061, 316SS and Ti-6Al-4V substrates with the aim of achieving well-bonded homogeneous coatings; the effect of process parameters and substrate material was investigated. Preliminary results indicate the phase composition of the HA remained the same before and after synthesis of coating. Dense composite coatings were obtained with thicker coatings yielding the least amount of total porosity.

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