A new elementary proof for M-stationarity under MPCC-GCQ for mathematical programs with complementarity constraints

It is known in the literature that local minimizers of mathematical programs with complementarity constraints (MPCCs) are so-called M-stationary points, if a weak MPCC-tailored Guignard constraint qualification (called MPCC-GCQ) holds. In this paper we present a new elementary proof for this result. Our proof is significantly simpler than existing proofs and does not rely on deeper technical theory such as calculus rules for limiting normal cones. A crucial ingredient is a proof of a (to the best of our knowledge previously open) conjecture, which was formulated in a Diploma thesis by Schinabeck.

Obituary: Alexander Vladimirovich Rzhavsky (1959–2018)

Alexander (or Sasha as he was known and preferred to be addressed by his friends) Rzhavsky was born in Moscow, then USSR on 25 August 1959, which means he would have turned 60 soon after the 13th International Polychaete Conference held in Long Beach in August 2019. He was one of those “natural born biologists” whose keen interest in biology became obvious when he was still a child and this interest developed into both profession and life-time passion. In 1976 Alexander graduated from one of the high schools in Moscow that had a specialization in biology and a year later he started his undergraduate studies at Biological Faculty of Moscow Lomonosov State University. He started doing research at the Department of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates as an undergraduate and that was the time when his scientific interests were determined, as both his Honors and Master’s projects were dedicated to polychaetes, the animals Sasha continued to study for the rest of his life. His diploma thesis was entitled “Ecology of Janua (Dexiospira) nipponica and J. (D.) alveolata (Polychaeta, Spirorbidae) near the southern shore of the Primorye and the morphology of their tubes”. Based on the results of these student projects Alexander published his first two research papers.

Causes Of violinists’ injuries and selected exercises to prevent them

The present article is part of the diploma thesis entitled Frequent causes of violinists’ injuries and selected preventive exercises, which was defended in July 2020. The thesis was written under the supervision of Maciej Łabecki, dr hab., prof. at the AM, (Faculty of Instrumental Performance, Academy of Music in Łódź). The text is divided into two parts – the first part analyses posture mistakes which are made by the majority of violinists while playing their instruments and examines their causes. The second one – based on foreign language publications – describes relaxation techniques and provides an exemplary set of warm-up and stretching exercises, which should be done by every musician before, during and after their practice sessions. Different types of physical activity and their health benefits are also explained in this part. The author made her decision to share the practical part of her diploma thesis hoping that it would prove helpful for other musicians, especially string instrument players. She would appreciate if this publication encouraged readers to familiarise themselves with her entire research.

The Concept of Diploma Thesis Using Design Thinking

The article substantiates the urgency of the problem in the context of contemporary public challenges, in particular, the improvement of the quality of the provision of educational services for the training of teaching staff. One of these challenges is practically oriented pedagogy, which involves a close combination of theory and practice in a particular socio-cultural situation. In this sense, the need to develop teachers' professional competence, creativity, critical and design thinking is emphasized by the authors. The aim of this article is to present the concept of diploma thesis using the Design Thinking method. The goal of Design Thinking is to create new solutions based on a deep understanding of users' problems and needs. The human-centered design consists of five stages: empathisation, defining the problem, generating the ideas, prototyping and testing. The article is based on the authors' experience of implementing Design Thinking in education. The importance of design thinking in the educational process is stressed, in particular for the effective diagnosis of students' educational needs during the lessons preparation. It is mentioned that educators learning specific methods of work and project thinking could successfully organize lessons or create a school environment that addresses the interests and creative needs of students. The article is written using the practical experience of the authors to introduce design thinking into education. The researchers are convinced of the need to involve young people in the writing of diploma researchers on the development of design thinking, professional creativity. At the same time, it is also important to carry out pedagogical research in a particular field of scientific knowledge, since the scientific and pedagogical community needs experts and theorists in the field of education.

THE ECOLOGICAL DIMENSION OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN A TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

The experience in the implementation of the methodological system of building the eco-chemical knowledge into the practice of the Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University has been analyzed. The main purpose of this work is to exchange the experience of increasing the efficiency of the eco-chemical knowledge assimilation under the influence of integrating ecological components into the chemical curriculum. The formation of the ecological consciousness of future specialists is addressed through the creation of the chemical education space, which allows, through the nature of the environmental interaction, for guiding students towards solving ecological issues in both theory and practice. The chemical curriculum in the university is based on the specialty and consist of the most important topics and issues necessary for further professional activities. It’s been shown that integrating ecological components into the chemical curriculum – lectures, laboratory and practical sessions – stimulates the ecological thinking of students. The multidimensional observation of ecological objects, solving ecological tasks, and carrying out eco-oriented laboratory sessions raises students’ interest to the addressed issues of their professional activities, increases the motivation to studying chemical subjects and reinforces the learning efficiency of chemical knowledge. Implementing the ecological component into the curriculum plans of the fundamental and profession-oriented chemical subjects and special courses, along with transforming the approach to writing diploma thesis through the development of the ecology-infused topics of diploma thesis facilitated the development of the chemical knowledge for future engineers with technical occupation in Ukrainian technical universities.

Online Collection of Sophism Problems in Mathematics, Informatics and Informational Technologies

The article presents a website dedicated to problems with sophisms, which can be used as a didactical tool in help of teachers in Mathematics, Informatics and Informational Technologies. The project has started as a part of a diploma thesis in the Master‘s program “Technologies of Education in Mathematics and Informatics” in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” with subject „Sophisms in help of the teachers of Mathematics, Informatics and Informational Technologies”. The website is available at the following Internet address: https://sofizmi.cphpvb.net.

The Problem of Plagiarism in Scientific Publications and Graduation Research Papers

The problem of mass plagiarism in scientific publications and qualification research papers is fairly acute in today’s Russia. Incorrect borrowings and plagiarism have extended not only to scientific articles and dissertations, but also to students’ courseworks and graduation research papers and diploma thesis. The author has recently faced with a case of 100% plagiarism of his article published in the Russian journal and in this paper describes the possible practical steps to protect the author’s rights. In addition, the paper analyzes the problems of scientific and publication ethics in the conditions of rapid development of information and communication technologies, estimates factors of the paid publications market development in Russia. The author points to the information asymmetry leading to various forms of manipulation in academic sphere including relations between laypersons and professional plagiarists.

BIM integration in education: A case study of the construction technology project Bolt Tower Dolni Vitkovice

Building information modeling (BIM) can support effectiveness during many activities in the AEC industry. even when processing a construction-technological project. This paper presents an approach how to use building information model in higher education, especially during the work on diploma thesis and it supervision. Diploma thesis is project based work, which aims to compile a construction-technological project for a selected construction. The paper describes the use of input data, working with them and compares this process with standard input data such as printed design documentation. The effectiveness of using the building information model as a input data for construction-technological project is described in the conclusion.