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The impact of clients’ decision-making on their adoption of industrialized building

Previous research has shown that client organizations’ decision-making about new-build creates individual-level and organizational-level barriers to the adoption of Swedish industrialized building (IB). However, it has been proposed that clients may overcome barriers on both levels by allowing multiple meanings and conflicting interpretations to surface and interact with their decision-making. The aim is to test this proposition. Based on the theoretical fields of decision-making and organizational information processing, a framework for analysis has been developed. In the framework, three decision-making approaches are operationalized: rational, judgments and managing multiple meanings. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with key decision-makers from four Swedish professional clients differing on when and if they adopted IB: one early-adopter, two late-adopters and one non-adopter. The empirical findings support the proposition and show a relationship between how clients manage multiple meanings in their decision-making and their adoption of IB. The research adds to the understanding of how clients may overcome barriers to the adoption of IB on both individual and organizational levels. Moreover, it increases understanding about how clients might better cope with radical changes and innovations.
Urban Safety: An Image-Processing and Deep-Learning-Based Intelligent Traffic Management and Control System

With the rapid growth and development of cities, Intelligent Traffic Management and Control (ITMC) is becoming a fundamental component to address the challenges of modern urban traffic management, where a wide range of daily problems need to be addressed in a prompt and expedited manner. Issues such as unpredictable traffic dynamics, resource constraints, and abnormal events pose difficulties to city managers. ITMC aims to increase the efficiency of traffic management by minimizing the odds of traffic problems, by providing real-time traffic state forecasts to better schedule the intersection signal controls. Reliable implementations of ITMC improve the safety of inhabitants and the quality of life, leading to economic growth. In recent years, researchers have proposed different solutions to address specific problems concerning traffic management, ranging from image-processing and deep-learning techniques to forecasting the traffic state and deriving policies to control intersection signals. This review article studies the primary public datasets helpful in developing models to address the identified problems, complemented with a deep analysis of the works related to traffic state forecast and intersection-signal-control models. Our analysis found that deep-learning-based approaches for short-term traffic state forecast and multi-intersection signal control showed reasonable results, but lacked robustness for unusual scenarios, particularly during oversaturated situations, which can be resolved by explicitly addressing these cases, potentially leading to significant improvements of the systems overall. However, there is arguably a long path until these models can be used safely and effectively in real-world scenarios.
COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare workers in obstetrics and gynecology during the first three months of vaccination campaign: a cross-sectional study in Jiangsu province, China

ABSTRACT Before the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, surveys showed that vaccine hesitancy may influence the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to investigate COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare workers (HCWs) in obstetrics and gynecology, during the first three-month period of the vaccination campaign after COVID-19 vaccines were approved. A total of 662 eligible HCWs, consisting of 250 HCWs (group one) who participated in a Jiangsu provincial symposium and 412 HCWs (group two) in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, were invited to answer a 23-question questionnaire. In total, 618 (93.4%) HCWs completed the questionnaire. The vaccine acceptance in group one was higher than that in group two (87.2% [197/226] vs 74.2% [291/392], χ2 = 14.436, P < .001). Overall, 488 (79.0%) HCWs received COVID-19 vaccination and 130 (21.0%) declined vaccination. One-third of the 488 vaccinees were not vaccinated until consulted with others or requested by employers. Adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that the decline of vaccination was associated with worry about the safety of the vaccine (OR 1.920, CI 95% 1.196–3.082; P = .007). The main reason for the decline of COVID-19 vaccination included the concern about vaccine safety, pregnancy preparation, pregnancy, or lactation. These results indicate that more safety data about COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in pregnant or lactating women, are required to promote the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, vaccination requests or mandates by employers may increase the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines.
Applicability of Anatomic and Physiologic Scoring Systems for the Prediction of Outcome in Polytraumatized Patients with Blunt Aortic Injuries

Background: Most patients with blunt aortic injuries, who arrive alive in a clinic, suffer from traumatic pseudoaneurysms. Due to modern treatments, the perioperative mortality has significantly decreased. Therefore, it is unclear how exact the prediction of commonly used scoring systems of the outcome is. Methods: We analyzed data on 65 polytraumatized patients with blunt aortic injuries. The following scores were calculated: injury severity score (ISS), new injury severity score (NISS), trauma and injury severity score (TRISS), revised trauma score coded (RTSc) and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II). Subsequently, their predictive value was evaluated using Spearman´s and Kendall´s correlation analysis, logistic regression and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves. Results: A proportion of 83% of the patients suffered from a thoracic aortic rupture or rupture with concomitant aortic wall dissection (54/65). The overall mortality was 24.6% (16/65). The sensitivity and specificity were calculated as the area under the receiver operating curves (AUC): NISS 0.812, ISS 0.791, APACHE II 0.884, RTSc 0.679 and TRISS 0.761. Logistic regression showed a slightly higher specificity to anatomical scoring systems (ISS 0.959, NISS 0.980, TRISS 0.957, APACHE II 0.938). The sensitivity was highest in the APACHE II with 0.545. Sensitivity and specificity for the RTSc were not significant. Conclusion: The predictive abilities of all scoring systems were very limited. All scoring systems, except the RTSc, had a high specificity but a low sensitivity. In our study population, the RTSc was not applicable. The APACHE II was the most sensitive score for mortality. Anatomical scoring systems showed a positive correlation with the amount of transfused blood products.
YouTube as an Academic Tool for ICT Lecturers

In this paper, the use of YouTube© as an academic tool by lecturers in four Information Systems (IS) departments in South Africa was investigated. Using engaging and entertaining learning tools and techniques inside the classroom has become imperative in order to ensure, amongst others, engagement and motivation for the scholars of today. In this paper, the use of YouTube© by Information Systems lecturers in South Africa is explored for use in the classroom. The findings of our survey indicated that most of the lecturers do use YouTube, but mostly as passive participants. Only one-third of the lecturers indicated that they use online videos in their classes, although two-thirds thought it is a good idea. The research done for this paper opens up a number of new research areas that can be explored.
An improved design of harmonic suppression for microstrip patch antennas

Harmonic suppression is an important factor for active microstrip patch antennas radiating harmonic frequencies. Here, a novel compact low pass filter (LPF) having high filter selectivity and wide stop band is used on the microstrip feed line of the patch antenna. The 15 dB LPF stopband exist over 10 GHz while implementing area is 0. 1464λg × 0. 1789λg at the cutoff frequency of 3.55 GHz. The fundamental antenna operating frequency falls in the passband of the LPF. The other harmonics falls in the LPF stopband and thus attenuated. An example shows up to fourth harmonic are suppressed while total occupying area remains compact. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 49: 103–105, 2007; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.22049
Improving Productivity on a Troubled Bridge Project

This paper presents a case study of a bridge constructed under adverse conditions in rural Florida. The major challenges facing the contractor were clearly identified through analysis. The bridge was constructed by an established, experienced bridge contractor that faced many daunting challenges in the construction of the bridge foundation, ranging from overdesign to the project manager managing his first construction project. However, the biggest challenge was unforeseen site conditions; namely, some of the most difficult clay imaginable through which to drive piles. These challenges forced the contractor into several tactical maneuvers. In sharing both the methods adapted by the contractor and the results of the adaptations, this paper quantifies for researchers and practitioners how a good contractor made sound, fundamental decisions to overcome severe challenges, improve productivity rates midproject, and eventually make the project a success. A seeming disaster early on, the project was eventually co.
“I Had to Reinvent My Jewishness”: Personal and Professional Identity Perceptions of Jewish Culture Teachers from the Former Soviet Union

ABSTRACT This article deals with the perceived professional and personal identity of Israeli public-school teachers of subjects related to Jewish culture who have immigrated from the former Soviet Union (FSU). Our research question was: What was the impact of the emigration from the FSU on the teachers’ Jewish-Israeli identity construction, and how did this process reflect on their professional self-perception as teachers of Jewishness-related subjects? We found that the development of the teachers’ individual Jewish identity had a considerable impact on shaping their educational approach to teaching Jewish cultural subjects.
Fiber Quality Properties Produced by Saw-Type Lint Cleaners

The saw-type lint cleaner is the primary method of lint cleaning at gins. Two one-year studies were conducted to examine fiber quality properties produced by a saw-type lint cleaner in response to variations in feed rate, saw speed, combing ratio, variety and lint moisture. One hairy-leaf and two smooth-leaf varieties were used in the studies. Lint moisture and variety were the dominant factors that affected fiber quality. The smooth-leaf variety cleaned under low lint moisture conditions had shorter fiber with higher reflectance. When operated at low saw speed conditions, the cleaner increased turnout, lowered cleaning efficiency, and decreased cleaner waste. At high combing ratio conditions, the cleaner increased cleaning efficiency and short fiber content.
Tangeretin and its Derivatives: An Integrative Bioinformatic Study of Obesity and Related Immunodeficiency

Obesity is a complex and major public health concern known to exacerbate many diseases. There are increasing evidences stating the obese people due to adiposity are getting more susceptible to immune deficiency disorders. Tangeretin is a key member of flavonoids reported to have many favourable biological activities. In search of novel leads in ameliorating obesity and related immunodeficiency, the present study is aimed at the in silico evaluation of tangeretin derivatives to assess their biological role. Initially tangeretin derivatives are designed by molecular manipulation approach.Drug likeness and bioactivity score prediction was done using Molinspiration web tool. Swiss ADME prediction and toxicological predictions were performed. In silico Molecular Docking studies were performed by employing a flexible ligand docking approach using Schrodinger on the protein targets namely leptin, Fat mass and obesity associated protein (FTO), Pancreatic lipase, Peroxisome proliferated receptor (PPARɣ) and NADH oxidase. Further the electronic parameters were computed for the best fitted ligands by DFT analysis. The evaluation of results was made based on Glide (Schrodinger) dock score. Out of 18 screened compounds, some of them showed the best docking scores with the targets when compared with the standard (Lovastatin). Particularly the two ligands (L-13 and L-8) showed the best binding score with all five targets. Moreover, DFT analysis carried out for the tangeretin and best fitted ligands (L13 and L8) substantiated the other in silico studies. These findings probably provide excellent lead candidates for the development of therapeutic drugs in combating obesity and related immune deficiency.
A COMPARISON OF FOUR EVAPOTRANSPIRATION MODELS IN A GREENHOUSE ENVIRONMENT

Advances in evapotranspiration modeling have led to a variety of formulas and terms used in irrigation control research. Four models that represent the progression from outdoor, “big leaf” estimates to indoor, greenhouse–specific formulations are compared in this article. Each of the models was algebraically reduced to common and consistent terms. The data from a lysimeter study were used to compare evapotranspiration combination models using evapotranspiration (ET) rates of a ‘Red Sunset’ Red Maple tree (Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’) grown in a controlled–environment greenhouse. The measured ET was compared with two empirical climatic factors (solar irradiance and vapor pressure deficit) and with calculated ET based on four evapotranspiration models: (1) Penman, (2) Penman–Monteith, (3) Stanghellini, and (4) Fynn. A measure of the model performance is given by the Nash–Sutcliffe R2, or model efficiency. The relationship between measured and calculated ET for the Stanghellini model was calculated to have a model efficiency of R2 = 0.872, while the other models yielded correlations of R2 = 0.214, R2 = 0.481, R2 = –0.848 for Penman, Penman–Monteith, and Fynn, respectively. The differences between the models are discussed, revealing the importance of the leaf area index factor and a sub–model for irradiance in the plant canopy. Based on the coefficient of determination, vapor pressure deficit alone yielded a good linear correlation to measured ET (r2 = 0.884), while solar irradiance alone resulted in r2 = 0.652.
Robustness of Bolted-Angle Connections against Progressive Collapse: Experimental Tests of Beam-Column Joints and Development of Component-Based Models

AbstractSeveral structural collapse incidents indicate that failure usually starts from beam-column joints exposed to abnormal loads, especially for steel and composite structures. If the connections are sufficiently robust and there is adequate axial restraint from adjoining structures, catenary action forms in the beams and slabs, causing alternate load paths when affected columns are severely damaged, and resulting in large deformations in the beams and slabs. This paper presents experimental results of bolted-angle beam-column joints under a middle column–removal scenario. Three types of connections—including (1) web cleat, (2) top and seat angle, and (3) top and seat with web angle connections—were investigated, and three angle thicknesses (8, 10, and 12 mm) were tested. The results of the nine experimental tests conducted demonstrate the ductility and load-carrying capacities of these three connection types with different angle thicknesses in catenary action mode. When the angle thickness increases,.
Ground differential protection: revisited

This paper reviews the principles of ground differential protection within industrial power systems and discusses the use of directional overcurrent relays in this application. Electromechanical product type relays have been the device used primarily for this application. The use of current polarized directional ground-overcurrent relays provides a novel approach in the application of ground differential protection.
Spread spectrum fiber-optic local area network using optical processing

Spread spectrum code division multiple access (CDMA) allows asynchronous multiple access to a local area network (LAN) with no waiting. The additional bandwidth required by spread spectrum can be accommodated by using a fiber-optic channel and incoherent optical signal processing. New CDMA sequences are designed specifically for optical processing. It is shown that increasing the number of chips per bit, by using optical processing, allows an increase in capacity of a CDMA LAN. An experiment is performed demonstrating the performance of an optical CDMA LAN, operating at 100 Mbd with three users.
Discrimination between 34 of 36 Possible Combinations of Three C>T SNP Genotypes in the MGMT Promoter by High Resolution Melting Analysis Coupled with Pyrosequencing Using A Single Primer Set

Due to its cost-efficiency, high resolution melting (HRM) analysis plays an important role in genotyping of candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Studies indicate that HRM analysis is not only suitable for genotyping individual SNPs, but also allows genotyping of multiple SNPs in one and the same amplicon, although with limited discrimination power. By targeting the three C>T SNPs rs527559815, rs547832288, and rs16906252, located in the promoter of the O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) gene within a distance of 45 bp, we investigated whether the discrimination power can be increased by coupling HRM analysis with pyrosequencing (PSQ). After optimizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conditions, PCR products subjected to HRM analysis could directly be used for PSQ. By analyzing oligodeoxynucleotide controls, representing the 36 theoretically possible variant combinations for diploid human cells (8 triple-homozygous, 12 double-homozygous, 12 double-heterozygous and 4 triple-heterozygous combinations), 34 out of the 36 variant combinations could be genotyped unambiguously by combined analysis of HRM and PSQ data, compared to 22 variant combinations by HRM analysis and 16 variant combinations by PSQ. Our approach was successfully applied to genotype stable cell lines of different origin, primary human tumor cell lines from glioma patients, and breast tissue samples.
Lean Management and Low Carbon Emissions in Precast Concrete Factories in Singapore

Many studies have investigated the benefits that can be achieved through the use of the lean production philosophy to meet the challenges of sustainable development. These benefits include reduced waste, lead time, inventory, and improved efficiency. Because of the rising recognition of global climate change, this paper aims to identify the contribution of the lean production philosophy to environmental sustainability in precast-concrete factories, using CO2 emissions as the indicator. This study adopts a weighted-factor model comprising 17 precasters in the Singapore precast-concrete industry. Two stages in the production cycle are investigated using the weighted-factor model: site layout management and delivery management. The results indicate that there are many non-value-adding activities in the precast-concrete production process that contribute to an increase in the level of carbon emissions. Large storage area, large quantity supply base, lack of just- in-time (JIT) sourcing with the suppliers, and a lean workforce appear to be the most important non-value-adding activities in site layout management and delivery management. The analysis provides good-practice guidance and can be used as a checklist for precasters to identify the non-value-adding activities in the precast-concrete production process to achieve low-carbon production. The results will also be useful for regulatory agencies to provide recommendations for the precast-concrete industry to reduce carbon emissions. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AE . 1943-5568.0000053. © 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers. CE Database subject headings: Sustainable development; Concrete; Fabrication; Climate change; Emissions; Singapore. Author keywords: Sustainability; Concrete fabrication; Prefabrication; Climate change; Lean.
Aspects of the Method of Auxiliary Sources (MAS) in computational electromagnetics

The method of auxiliary sources (MAS) is a numerical technique, alternative to the standard surface integral-equation formulation, suitable for solving elliptic boundary-value problems appearing in electromagnetic scattering analysis, antenna modeling, waveguide structures, etc. This paper provides an overview of MAS as applied to computational electromagnetics. The fundamentals of MAS are presented and its advantages over the method of moments are highlighted, while special emphasis is given to a number of advanced issues. Moreover, a selection of recent developments in the method is presented, with a detailed description of several challenging topics. Finally, the potential applicability of the method to a broader range of problems is contemplated.
Alignment of virtual enterprise, information technology, and performance: an empirical study

Functional-level strategic planning should align with and support business-level strategies. Alignment of strategies is presumed to be a positive contributor to business performance just as misalignment is presumed to be a negative contributor. These presumptions should be true for all types of business environments. This study develops and tests these presumptions by examining managers’ perceptions of strategy. Drawing on both virtual enterprise (VE) and information technology (IT) literature, this research compares how these managers’ perceptions of the amount of emphasis their firm places on different aspects of business-level VE strategies and how the amount of functional level information technology support for each aspect of VE strategy are aligned. Based on a sample of matched pairs of general managers and operations managers from 196 organisations, hypotheses relating the alignment of virtual enterprise, information technology, and business performance are tested. The moderating effects of the years of association between the operations manager (OM) and the general manager (GM) were also examined. The results support the hypotheses that years of association between the GM and OM moderates the relationship between business performance and the alignment of operations managers’ and general managers’ of perceptions of the amount of emphasis their firm places on different aspects of business-level VE strategies and how the amount of functional level information technology support for each aspect of VE strategy.
Lean, agile or leagile? Matching your supply chain to the marketplace

Many enterprises have pursued the lean thinking paradigm to improve the efficiency of their business processes. More recently, the agile manufacturing paradigm has been highlighted as an alternative to, and possibly an improvement on, leanness. In pursuing such arguments in isolation, the power of each paradigm may be lost, which is basically that agile manufacturing is adopted where demand is volatile, and lean manufacturing adopted where there is a stable demand. However, in some situations it is advisable to utilize a different paradigm on either side of the material flow de-coupling point to enable a total supply chain strategy. This approach we have termed the Leagile Paradigm. This paper therefore considers the effect of the marketplace environment on strategy selection to ensure optimal supply chain performance. Real-world case studies in the mechanical precision products, carpet making, and electronic products market sectors demonstrate the new approach to matching supply chain design to the actual needs of the marketplace.