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Case History: Factory Noise Prediction Using Ray Tracing--Experimental Validation and the Effectiveness of Noise Control Measures

Factory-noise prediction models are invaluable in allowing worker noise-exposure levels in a factory to be evaluated prior to construction and, if necessary, for modifications to be made or noise-control measures to be evaluated. Ray-tracing techniques have proven to have the necessary accuracy and flexibility. In order to evaluate the accuracy of a ray-tracing model, comparisons were made between predicted and measured sound pressure levels for a machine shop with nine noise sources in operation. The shop was modeled using the known geometry, source and receiver positions, air absorption coefficients, and the measured source sound power levels. Surface absorption coefficients were chosen on the basis of reverberation time measurements in similar factories when empty. The machine shop fitting density and absorption coefficients were chosen on the basis of previous research and by comparing the predicted and measured sound propagation curves for the shop, varying the fitting density to obtain a best-fit agreement. The ray-tracing model proved to give excellent prediction accuracy. By comparison, predictions by the Eyring theory are shown to be less accurate. Finally, the usefulness and flexibility of the ray-tracing approach are demonstrated by predicting the effectiveness of possible noise control measures comprising acoustic screens and suspended absorption. Accurate methods for modeling and predicting noise levels in factories are invaluable in the planning of factory buildings, equipment layouts, and potential noise control measures. They permit worker noise-exposure levels to be estimated before the factory is built and its equipment purchased. If predictions indicate that noise levels will exceed admissible limits, the factory building and/or equipment and worker lo-cations can be modified. Furthermore, potential noise-re-duction measures-acoustic enclosures and screens, absorbent surface treatments, etc.+an be evaluated for their cost effectiveness. --Many theoretical and empirical models for predicting factory noise levels. ' These are
Human resource development programmes and workers' job security in work organizations in Nigeria

This study investigated the influence of human resource development programmes on job security among industrial workers in Nigeria. This is for the purpose of ascertaining the relevance of human resource development programmes, as an alternative approach to human capital formation, to job security among industrial workers in Nigeria. A total of 320 respondents were selected for the study using stratified sampling technique to reflect the two strata of public and private organizations. Two sets of questionnaire, with five subscales, titled ‘Human Resource Development Programmes Scale (HRDPS) and Workers ‘Job Security Scale (WJSS) were used for data collection. All the hypothesized research questions were tested using Regression Analysis and t-test statistical methods at 0.05 alpha levels. The finding revealed that human resource development programmes (taken together) had significantly influenced job security among industrial workers. It was also found that only three independent variables (computer skill training, labour relations skill training and interpersonal treatment skill training) have significantly influenced workers’ job security. However, it was found that management skill, conflict skill, and communication skill training programmes were not as significant in influencing workers’ job security in work organization. Also, there was no significant difference in the level of
Clinicopathological Data of Breast Cancer in Diabetic Patients

Background: Diabetes mellitus and breast cancer are both chronic diseases. Breast cancer in patients with diabetes is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and has worse prognosis. Aim of work: To investigate the clinicopathological factors, hormonal receptor status and molecular subtypes of breast cancer in diabetic breast cancer patients. Patients and methods: Records of patients presenting to the radiotherapy committee of the breast cancer clinic of Ain Shams University Hospital in the period between January 2017 and January 2018 were revised regarding age, presence of diabetes, presence of comorbidities, and type of the surgery performed. Pathological data such as: Tumor size (T), LN staging (LN), ER, PR, Her2/neu and Ki67 status were also recorded. Patients were divided into 2 groups: Group (I): those with diabetes and Group (II): those without diabetes. Inclusion criteria were Breast cancer cases with proven pathological diagnosis, available IHC studies, clear record of comorbidity status, age > 18 years, cases who underwent upfront surgery. Exclusion criteria were metastatic cases, bilateral cases, cases with double primary, male breast cancer cases, and those with missing data for ER, PR and Her2/neu. Results: Retrieving data from the files of the patients that met the inclusion criteria in the allocated period revealed that 117 patients had diabetes (Group I) and 199 didn’t have the disease (Group II), There was a highly significant difference between both groups regarding the age as most of the patients with diabetes were above fifty years of age (84.6%) compared to only 44.7% of the patients without diabetes also the mean age of patients with diabetes was significantly higher (59 tively. Regarding pathological data apart from the finding that presence of diabetes was associated with more multiple tumors (p value: 0.013), no other statistically significant differences between both groups were found. Hormonal receptor status and molecular subtypes were also not affected by presence of diabetes in the studied breast cancer patients.
Sendai Virus and a Unified Model of Mononegavirus RNA Synthesis

Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), the founding member of the mononegavirus order (Mononegavirales), was found to be a negative strand RNA virus in the 1960s, and since then the number of such viruses has continually increased with no end in sight. Sendai virus (SeV) was noted soon afterwards due to an outbreak of newborn pneumonitis in Japan whose putative agent was passed in mice, and nowadays this mouse virus is mainly the bane of animal houses and immunologists. However, SeV was important in the study of this class of viruses because, like flu, it grows to high titers in embryonated chicken eggs, facilitating the biochemical characterization of its infection and that of its nucleocapsid, which is very close to that of measles virus (MeV). This review and opinion piece follow SeV as more is known about how various mononegaviruses express their genetic information and carry out their RNA synthesis, and proposes a unified model based on what all MNV have in common.
Risk factors for fluctuations in corneal endothelial cell density (Review)

The cornea is a transparent, avascular and abundantly innervated tissue through which light rays are transmitted to the retina. The innermost layer of the cornea, also known as the endothelium, consists of a single layer of polygonal endothelial cells that serve an important role in preserving corneal transparency and hydration. The average corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) is the highest at birth (~3,000 cells/mm2), which then decrease to ~2,500 cells/mm2 at adulthood. These endothelial cells have limited regenerative potential and the minimum (critical) ECD required to maintain the pumping function of the endothelium is 400-500 cells/mm2. ECD < the critical value can result in decreased corneal transparency, development of corneal edema and reduced visual acuity. The condition of the corneal endothelium can be influenced by a number of factors, including systemic diseases, such as diabetes or atherosclerosis, eye diseases, such as uveitis or dry eye disease (DED) and therapeutic ophthalmological interventions. The aim of the present article is to review the impact of the most common systemic disorders (pseudoexfoliation syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease), eye diseases (DED, uveitis, glaucoma, intraocular lens dislocation) and widely performed ophthalmic interventions (cataract surgery, intraocular pressure-lowering surgeries) on corneal ECD.
Italy's New Requirements for Academic Careers: The New Habilitation and its Worthiness

The new habilitation, established in Italy in 2010 and commenced in 2012, was designed (outcomes released commencing December 2013). Its aim is to filter who will be eligible to apply for competitions for the two permanent level professor positions in the universities. The results of the first set of data are 20 scientific sectors representing more than 10% of all sectors analyzed to understand if the outcomes reflected in a worthy way the indicators of productivity and quality of scientific production of candidates. Some legal and statistical framework are fostered before the data analysis in order to have a better understanding of the reform and the context where it operates. The hypothesis of the worthiness is here addressed on the assumption that the current position held by a candidate should not play any role in the attainment of the habilitation. Splitting candidates into two roles and having controlled for age as a variable, the data was used to reveal that the indicators of quality of scientific production (H index for hard sciences and articles in top ranked journals for social sciences and humanities) are more frequently the best predictors. Though some limits of the present analysis are faced and illustrated, some critical points of this new institution are discussed.
Trade facilitation performance influences on ASEAN trade flows

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) considers trade facilitation as a driving force in forming a single market and a single production base. This paper constructs an ASEAN scorecard for measuring the performance of trade facilitation strategic plans by ASEAN member states. Next, a structural gravity model is used in the paper in order to estimate the trade facilitation performance influence on ASEAN trade flows. The fact that the indicator of easing Nontariff Barriers (NTBs) and institutional coordination, on the one hand, and the ASEAN member states' engagement indicator, on the other, had the highest enforcement scores in ASEAN in the period 2017-2019. Those two indicators also exert the biggest influence on ASEAN trade flows, especially ASEAN extra-regional trade.
Dual magnetodynamic formulations and their source fields associated with massive and stranded inductors

The treatment of massive and stranded inductors is studied in the frame of dual magnetodynamic finite element h- and /spl alpha/-formulations. On both sides, edge finite elements are used and source fields are defined when needed as mathematical tools to be used directly in each formulation to lead to circuit relations for inductors. Simplified expressions of source fields are proposed. The accuracy obtained on local solutions and circuit parameters is pointed out.
A model for predicting household end-use energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Australia

A new tool for predicting the total energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Australian households is developed by integrating the thermal efficiency of the building envelope, installed equipment and appliances, and different occupancy profiles with energy end-use modules for space heating, space cooling, water heating, lighting, and plug-in appliances. Space heating and cooling energy consumption are simulated by an enhanced version of a house energy rating tool - AccuRate, modified to account for specific heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system efficiency and occupancy profile. Individual modules for hot water, lighting and appliances are developed, calibrated and assessed against available published end-use data in Australia and New Zealand. The tool's integrated capability to predict the annual energy consumption of a tenant-occupied house in Melbourne is validated with actual data measured over a 12-month period.
Dietary Supplementation with Microalgae (Schizochytrium sp.) Improves the Antioxidant Status, Fatty Acids Profiles and Volatile Compounds of Beef

Simple Summary This study evaluated the effects of Schizochytrium sp. , as a promising feed additive, on the antioxidant enzyme activity, physicochemical quality, fatty acid composition and volatile compounds of beef. The results revealed that Schizochytrium could improve the antioxidant capacity of beef and increase the nutritional value, which was related to the abundant docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in Schizochytrium. Our current research results provide guidance for the development of environmentally friendly diet additives. Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with microalgae (Schizochytrium sp.) containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the antioxidant enzyme activity, physicochemical quality, fatty acid composition and volatile compounds of beef meat. Eighteen male Qaidamford cattle were randomly allocated into three treatments (n = 6): no micro-algae supplementation (Control group, C), 100 g microalgae supplementation per bull per day (FD1), and 200 g microalgae supplementation per bull per day (FD2), and fed for 49 days before slaughter. The results showed that, compared with the C group, the addition of DHA-rich microalgae to the diet could significantly increase the total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) in meat. In the FD2 group, it was found that the concentration of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) was significantly higher than that of the control group (p < 0.05). DHA-rich microalgae supplementation increased polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; C20:5 n-6), DHA, EPA + DHA, and n-3 PUFA and reduced n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratio. Twenty-four volatile compounds identified in beef were mainly aldehydes, alcohols and ketones from the fingerprints. The contents of short-chain fatty aldehydes, 1-octen-3-ol and 2-pentylfuran, were higher in the FD2 group than in the other two groups. The microalgae diet improved the sensory attribute score of beef. The results demonstrated that dietary supplementation of DHA-rich microalgae improved the antioxidant status, increased the deposition of DHA and enhanced the characteristic flavor of beef.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plus Coping Management for Depression and Anxiety on Improving Sleep Quality and Health for Patients with Breast Cancer

Cancer-related treatments may lead to side effects that undermine a patients’ quality of life (QOL). Although cognitive behavioral therapy plus coping management (CBTM) may appear to improve health-related QOL in cancer patients, limited documentation exists on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for patients with breast cancer (BC) during recovery. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of CBTM for sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and health among patients with BC. An experimental study was conducted to assess the efficacy of a CBTM intervention (experimental group = 36, control group = 34). The experimental group received a 12-week CBTM intervention focused on their identity, challenges, the replacement of dysfunctional beliefs, coping skills, relaxation, and rehabilitation exercises, while the control group received usual care. The follow-up evaluations were performed immediately after the intervention (T1), and at one (T2) and three months (T3). The generalized estimating equation (GEE) model showed significant effects from the CBTM intervention over time. The experimental group showed significant improvement in sleep quality, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and significant increases in their mental and physical QOL from baseline, T1, T2, and T3—except for the mental and physical QOL showing no significant change at T3—while the control group receiving usual care showed no changes over time. The results suggest that CBTM increases sleep quality, reduces anxiety and depressive symptoms, and enhances health-related QOL for participants. CBTM is efficacious and can be provided by nurses to enhance patients’ coping skills and consequently improve their QOL.
Characterization of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Lateral Stepping: Impact of Footwear and Lower Limb Preference

Lateral stepping is a motor task that is widely used in everyday life to modify the base of support, change direction, and avoid obstacles. Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (APAs) are often analyzed to describe postural preparation prior to forward stepping, however, little is known about lateral stepping. The aim of the study is to characterize APAs preceding lateral steps and to investigate how these are affected by footwear and lower limb preference. Twenty-two healthy young participants performed a lateral step using both their preferred and non-preferred leg in both barefoot and shod conditions. APA spatiotemporal parameters (size, duration, and speed) along both the anteroposterior and mediolateral axes were obtained through force plate data. APAs preceding lateral stepping showed typical patterns both along the anteroposterior and mediolateral axis. RM-ANOVA highlighted a significant effect of footwear only on medio-lateral APAs amplitude (p = 0.008) and velocity (p = 0.037). No differences were found for the limb preference. APAs in lateral stepping presented consistent features in the sagittal component, regardless of limb/shoe factors. Interestingly, the study observed that footwear induced an increase in the medio-lateral APAs size and velocity, highlighting the importance of including this factor when studying lateral stepping.
An increasing public health problem: Suspected rabies exposures.

INTRODUCTION The increasing trend of rabies suspected exposures is a serious public health problem that is challenging the health systems of developing countries both in terms of labor and economics. The purpose of our study is to determine the current state of rabies suspected exposure cases. METHODOLOGY This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted by retrospectively examining the applications made due to suspected exposures to a state hospital's emergency service in Turkey. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used in data analysis and p ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS Between 2015 and 2019, 3,378 hospital admissions due to suspected exposures were detected (n = 3,378). The number of admissions, which was 558 in 2015, increased every year and reached 829 in 2019 (p < 0.001). Also admissions after contact with cats have increased over the years and have passed contact with dogs in 2019 (p < 0.001). Post-exposure prophylaxis was applied to all cases, but 0.8% (n = 26) of them were found to be inappropriate according to guidelines. It was observed that 38.3% of overall cases examined were individuals aged 19 and under. It was also observed that 69.1% (n = 2,326) of the suspected exposures were caused by owned animals (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The case rates seen in children indicate the need for special studies for children. Applications for suspected exposures due to contact with cats were found to be a growing problem. Therefore, it was concluded that the patterns of rabies suspected exposure cases in Turkey and similar developing countries should be monitored regularly and measures should be taken according to local needs. Besides, stray animals in cities must be minimized and all animals living in cities owned or stray, must be monitored in terms of vaccination.
Numerical Research on Global Ice Loads of Maneuvering Captive Motion in Level Ice

In level ice, the maneuvering motion of icebreakers has a major influence on the global ice loads of the hull. This study researched the influences of the drift angle and turning radius on the ice loads of the icebreaker Xue Long through a partial numerical method based on the linear superposition theory of ice loads. First, with reference to the Araon model tests performed by the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), numerical simulations of Araon’s direct motion were carried out at different speeds, and the average deviation between numerical results and model test results was about 13.8%. Meanwhile, the icebreaking process and modes were analyzed and discussed, compared with a model test and a full-scale ship trial. Next, the maneuvering captive motions of oblique and constant radius were simulated to study the characteristics of ice loads under different drift angles and turning radii. Compared with the maneuvering motion model tests in the ice tank of Tianjin University and the Institute for Ocean Technology of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC/IOT), the numerical results had good agreement with the model test results in terms of the variation trend of ice loads and ice–hull interaction, and the influences of drift angle and turning radius on ice resistance and transverse force, which have a certain reference value for sailing performance research and the design of the hull form of icebreaker ships, are discussed.
Electrical properties of ultrathin oxide grown by high pressure oxidation and N2O nitridation for ULSI device applications

For the first time, the feasibility of ultrathin oxides grown by high pressure oxidation (HIPOX) technology in O2 ambient and nitrided in N2O ambient with rapid thermal processing has been investigated in order for them to be used as a gate oxide of ULSI devices. The dielectric breakdown electric field (E BR) and the midgap interface trap density (D itm) of the nitrided-HIPOX oxide are −13:9MVcm−1 and 2 × 1010cm−2eV−1 respectively which are almost the same as those of the control oxide and the nitrided-control oxide. The time-tobreakdown (tBD) of the nitrided-HIPOX oxide is longer than that of the control oxide at low electric field (<10−4 A cm−2) owing to the combination of nitrogen and defects near the Si−SiO2 interface during nitridation. The lifetimes of the nitrided-HIPOX oxides increase initially, reaching a maximum value of 1:2 × 109 s at a stress current density of 1 × 10−6 A cm−2,corresponding to over 10 years, and then decrease as nitridation proceeds.
Spiritual Needs of Lung Cancer Patients and Their Relation to Psychological Distress and Quality of Life

Background This study aimed to investigate the spiritual needs of patients suffering from lung cancer in relation to their mental health and quality of life. Methodology A cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed to investigate 110 lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A four-part self-assessment instrument was used to gather the data comprising a sheet containing demographic and clinical information, Spiritual Needs Questionnaire, The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items, and the 12-item Health Survey. Descriptive inferential statistics were applied. Results Of the 110 patients, 71.8% were men, the mean age was 64.25 (±9.3) years, and 71.8% were married. In total, 40.9% of the patients were retired, and 92.7% had a public insurance company. Regarding education, 30% were primary school graduates and 31.8% were high school graduates. Regarding the clinical features of the sample, 23.6% of the patients had small-cell carcinoma, 71.9% had non-small-cell carcinoma, and 4.5% had large-cell carcinoma. Spiritual needs have a negative effect on the mental health component of quality of life (p < 0.001) and can increase psychological distress in lung cancer patients. Conclusions In contrast to the findings of other international studies, spiritual needs appeared to be lower; however, similar to other studies, spiritual needs increased in those suffering from depression and anxiety. Moreover, the subtype of lung cancer also appeared to play a role.