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CURRENT USE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN TRANSIT PLANNING

The advent of geographic information systems (GIS) has facilitated the integration of data with geographic elements to perform analysis in a variety of disciplines, including transportation. The unique ability of GIS to handle complex spatial relationships makes it a natural tool to use in the planning and analysis of transportation systems, specifically public transportation systems. The current use of GIS technology in public transit agencies and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) for transportation planning and analysis was investigated. A total of 74 telephone interviews were conducted with 67 organizations across 30 states--46 transit agencies (including both operators and oversight agencies) and 21 MPOs. Of the transit agencies and MPOs contacted, most were located in the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the United States (based on the 1990 Census). However, several small transit agencies (having less than 50 buses) and MPOs were contacted to provide a broader view of GIS use in transit planning practice. The results of this investigation show that GIS is currently being used or being implemented for a wide variety of applications, in a wide variety of organizational settings, and for a wide variety of reasons. The implementation of GIS for transit is driven primarily by two factors: budgets and the need to integrate data from several sources to perform comprehensive analyses. Another significant issue is the use of spatial data, which often requires a significant "clean-up" activity that has to take place before the data are fully usable.
TEXAS SIGN VANDALS STILL LEAVING MARK

This article examines the problem of stop sign theft and vandalism, the accidents that happen as a result, and remedies to control sign theft. Broken down into three areas of activity, TTI assessed the anti-vandalism strategies of other states, surveyed TxDOT personnel about the extent of sign vandalism and developed recommendations for reducing sign vandalism. Some states use a combination of public information campaigns and anti-theft hardware to deter vandals. Some departments also use spray coatings and protective overlays on sign faces, which allow for easy removal of graffiti and other substances. Mounting signs higher, making them harder to reach, is another deterrent. And finally, several states apply warning stickers to the backs of signs to remind potential offenders of the penalties.
Silicon Photonics: The State of the Art

Silicon photonics is currently a very active and progressive area of research, as silicon optical circuits have emerged as the replacement technology for copper-based circuits in communication and broadband networks. The demand for ever improving communications and computing performance continues, and this in turn means that photonic circuits are finding ever increasing application areas. This text provides an important and timely overview of the hot topics in the field, covering the various aspects of the technology that form the research area of silicon photonics. With contributions from some of the worlds leading researchers in silicon photonics, this book collates the latest advances in the technology. Silicon Photonics: the State of the Art opens with a highly informative foreword, and continues to feature: the integrated photonic circuit; silicon photonic waveguides; photonic bandgap waveguides; mechanisms for optical modulation in silicon; silicon based light sources; optical detection technologies for silicon photonics; passive silicon photonic devices; photonic and electronic integration approaches; applications in communications and sensors. Silicon Photonics: the State of the Art covers the essential elements of the entire field that is silicon photonics and is therefore an invaluable text for photonics engineers and professionals working in the fields of optical networks, optical communications, and semiconductor electronics. It is also an informative reference for graduate students studying for PhD in fibre optics, integrated optics, optical networking, microelectronics, or telecommunications.
Development of a conceptual framework for medication safety measurement

iii Acknowledgements. v List of Figures . xi List of Tables . xi Chapter 1: Introduction and literature review . 1 A) Aim . 1 B) Context . 1 C) Rationale . 2 The need for a conceptual framework for measurement . 2 Challenge 1: Measurement has been too narrowly focused . 2 Patient safety . 2 Medication safety . 4 Challenge 2: The expansion of knowledge and not knowing what to measure . 6 Patient safety . 6 Medication safety . 8 Challenge 3: The failure to incorporate multi-stakeholder views . 10 Patient safety . 10 Medication safety . 12 Reflections on existing knowledge and justification of this research . 13 Research question . 15 Chapter 2: Methodology and method . 17 A) Methodology . 17 Eliciting stakeholder views: In-depth semi-structured interviews . 17 Multi-stakeholder views: Purposive and snowball sampling methods . 19 General inductive approach: Data management, analysis, interpretation and framework development . 21 B) Method . 23 Interview schema and process refinement. 23 Interview process . 24 Data management, analysis, interpretation and conceptual framework development . 25 Chapter 3: Findings and Interpretations. 33 Emergent finding 1: Outcome goals of medication safety . 33 A) Emergence from the interview data . 33 Freedom from medication errors and harm . 33 Optimising health outcomes which are beneficial . 40 B) Importance of measuring the outcome goals of medication safety and how it could be measured . 49 Emergent finding 2: Financial costs and effectiveness . 59 A) Emergence from the interview data . 59
Enhanced DC-Link Voltage Dynamics for Grid-Connected Converters

Three-phase pulsewidth modulated converters are usually controlled to achieve sinusoidal currents in the grid side and tight voltage regulation in the dc-link capacitor. The implementation of linear controllers based on small-signal models is a well-established solution for these converters. However, the dynamic performance can be improved only to a limited extent and it deteriorates under different operating conditions which may result in the uncontrollability of the dc-bus voltage during transients. In this work, a state-plane model and control strategy are introduced to improve the dc-link dynamics for three-phase converters. The proposed method provides fast, reliable, and consistent transient responses under the entire operating range, including rectifier and inverter modes. First, a normalized model that describes the natural dynamic behavior of the converter is derived and represented in the state-plane. In this way, the dynamic evolution of the operating point is described in a graphical domain as circular trajectories with well-defined characteristics. The insight provided by these natural trajectories is used to develop a control strategy to improve the dc-link dynamics by selecting a unique combination of circular paths to solve the transients. As a result, the operating point follows well-defined trajectories to achieve fast and consistent dc-link voltage responses under a wide operating range. The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed control strategy are validated by several simulation and experimental results.
Piezoelectric energy harvesting from low frequency and random excitation using frequency up-conversion

The field of energy harvesting comprises all methods to produce energy locally and from surrounding sources, e.g. solar illumination, thermal gradients, vibration, radio frequency, etc. The focus of this thesis is on inertial power generation from host motion, in particular for low frequency and random excitation sources such as the human body. Under such excitation, the kinetic energy available to be converted into electrical energy is small and conversion e ciency is of utmost importance. Broadband harvesting based on frequency tuning or on non-linear vibrations is a possible strategy to overcome this challenge. The technique of frequency up-conversion, where the low frequency excitation is converted to a higher frequency that is optimal for the operation of the transducer is especially promising. Regardless of the source excitation, energy is converted more e ciently. After a general introduction to the research area, two di erent prototypes based on this latter principle and using piezoelectric bending beams as transducers are presented, one linear design and one rotational. Especially for human motion, the advantages of rotational designs are discussed. Furthermore, magnetic coupling is used to prevent impact on the brittle piezoceramic material when actuating. A mathematical model, combining the magnetic interaction forces and the constitutive mechanical and electrical equations for the piezoelectric bending beam is introduced and the results are provided. Theoretical findings are supported by experimental measurements and the calculation model is validated. The outcome is the successful demonstration of a rotational energy harvester, tested on a custom made shaking set-up and in the real world when worn on the upper arm during running.
Japanese bamboo baskets : Meiji, modern, contemporary

Once neglected in the West, Japanese basketry now claims a loyal following among art lovers, collectors, and craftspeople in the United States and Europe. Japanese Bamboo Baskets: Meiji, Modern, and Contemporary acknowledges this growing interest by presenting a stunning array of the best baskets to come out of Japan in the last 150 years. The authors - both Japanese experts in the field - have selected superb examples from private and museum collections throughout the world. They focus on the breathtaking works by the masters of the traditional form - Rokansai, Shokosai, and
Draping simulation – the key to low costhigh performance net shape parts?

To increase the competitiveness of composite parts, it is most important to lower the recurrent costs. The Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) technology offers a great potential over prepreg by much lower material costs with equal mechanical properties. Yet the challenge is that highly com-plex 3D parts must exactly be draped from the flat fabrics to keep up their good performance and lower the amount of work. Draping simulation software predicts the flat pattern geometry and checks their producibility. To understand how the parameters of a draping simulation impact on the flat pattern precision and to find methodologies to achieve best net-shape accuracy, an extensive parameter study for different simulation software products has been performed. This paper shows the results of the parameter study and the developed methodologies.
3D Weld Pool Surface Geometry Measurement with Adaptive Passive Vision Images

Monitoring weld pool geometry without the appropriate auxiliary light source remains challenging due to the interference from the intense arc light. In this work, a new software framework was developed to measure the key features related to welding pool three-dimensional (3D) geometry based on the two-dimensional (2D) passive vision images. It was found that the interference of the arc light on the weld pool image can be effectively controlled by adjusting the camera exposure time based on the decision made from machine learning classifier. Weld pool width, trailing length, and surface height (SH) were calculated in real time, and the result agreed with the measurement of the weld bead geometry. The method presented here established the foundation for real-time penetration monitoring and control.
Simulation of flight control of a hummingbird like robot near hover

A hummingbird robot with a pair of flapping wings and a 12cm wingspan is analysed. The analysis is based on quasi-steady aerodynamics. Constructed is a control derivatives matrix that estimates the effect of each wing kinematics parameter on the cycle averaged wing forces and forms the key stone of the flight controller. Implemented is the controller in a simulation model with rigid body dynamics and "continuous" (i.e., not averaged) aerodynamics. The simulation results show that the controller stabilizes the robot attitude and controls the flight in 4 DOFs (translation in any direction + yaw rotation) by modifying only two wing kinematic parameters per wing - the flapping amplitude and the mean wing position. Other control parameters are possible. Thus, various mechanical design solutions can be studied in the future. © 2013 Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR.
Digital Storytelling for Health-Related Outcomes in Older Adults: Systematic Review

Background Older adults face a unique set of challenges and may experience a range of psychological comorbidities. Digital storytelling is an emerging tool for sharing and recording lived experiences and may have the potential to support well-being but is yet to be systematically reviewed for use among older adults. Objective The aim of this review is to examine the methods for creating digital stories, the health-related outcomes associated with creating digital stories, and the potential for implementing digital storytelling with older adults. Methods We systematically searched electronic databases to identify articles published in English that reported on at least one health-related outcome of digital storytelling for participants aged ≥60 years. Data were extracted and synthesized using qualitative content analysis and summarized in tables. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results A total of 8 studies were included in the review. Participants were primarily community-dwelling older adults living with dementia, involving family caregivers and professional care staff. Studies have taken various approaches to digital storytelling and reported diverse benefits associated with digital storytelling, including improvements in mood, memory, social engagement, and quality of relationships. Although the potential for implementation was not widely examined, some studies have presented evidence for acceptability and feasibility. Generally, studies were of high quality, despite the absence of comparator groups and confounder analyses. Conclusions The evidence reviewed suggests that despite the various approaches taken, digital storytelling shows promise as an effective approach for supporting well-being in older adults. Trial Registration PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42019145922; https://www.crd. york.ac. uk/prospero/display_record. php? ID=CRD42019145922 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/15512
Relationship between Mindfulness and Quality of Life in Early Adulthood during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to see whether awareness impacts the quality of life in early adulthood, especially during the Covid 19 pandemic. This research was conducted because Indonesia is currently experiencing the Corona Virus, better known as Covid 19, which is known to be known. This pandemic has a carom effect on many aspects. The public has started to feel the impact of the Corona Virus more than recently. Many people feel bored, cannot be productive, and even feel sad because of this situation. So that began to be done various ways to overcome this effect so as not to spread more widely. One of them is mindfulness, which is expected to affect how a person thinks and later will impact the quality of one’s life. The quality of life itself is very influential in a person’s life because it is related/covers almost all aspects of life, starting from emotional, social, and even physical in one’s life. If the quality of life is good, it cannot make someone feel prosperous and impact happiness, creativity, productivity, etc. Therefore, researchers want to see whether one’s awareness can affect aspects of the quality of life with this pandemic. This quantitative research uses a questionnaire as the primary data technique and uses SPSS ver.26 for data processing. The results showed that mindfulness has a relationship or can affect a person’s quality of life, especially individuals in early adulthood.
Legacies for the future : contemporary architecture in Islamic societies

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was established in 1977 to encourage and bring to international attention the work of architects and designers building in Muslim nations. Previous winners of the award, which is made every three years, include such architects as Balkrishna Doshi, Ken Yeang, Jean Nouvel, Charles Correa and Hassan Fathy, whose work is now highly acclaimed around the world. Projects are nominated and documented by their architects, planners or development teams and clients including commercial companies, communities and private individuals. For this year's award, the eighth, the jury includes architects Zaha Hadid and Arata Isozaki, critic Frederic Jameson and Algerian theorist Mohammed Arkoun. With each of the winning projects profiled and illustrated in depth and critical essays that consider the challenges and rewards confronting architects working in Muslim countries, this publication provides insight into a wide array of practices, methods and design solutions.
EVALUATION OF RIGID PAVEMENT OVERLAY DESIGN PROCEDURE, DEVELOPMENT OF THE OAR PROCEDURE

A review and evaluation of existing rigid pavement overlay design procedures, including the ARE procedure (DOT-FH-11-8544) resulted in a fully computerized rational method for the design of overlays for rigid pavements. Although the reflection cracking model is a slight simplification of the ARE model, the overlay design presented herein represents a new concept in overlay design in that the concept of progressive failure of component layers is considered. The thickness of overlay is determined from the consideration of protecting the surface layer from fatigue failure while allowing lower layers (old pavement, bondbreaker layer) to fail during the design life. The progressive failure concept results in thinner overlays than would be derived from previous concepts of preventing further fatigue damage to the existing pavement. Both flexible and rigid overlays can be specified; the rigid overlays may be bonded or unbonded, and either jointed or CRC. The fatigue cracking distress function has been developed from the AASHO Road Test data, taking into consideration material variability at the various sections, and represents the best correlation of the Road Test results of all previous models. Stress analysis is done using elastic layer theroy with edge and corner load adjustment factors developed using a plate on multilayer elastic solid foundation program, consequently program execution is very fast (a few seconds on most mainframes). NDT testing (any device that measures deflection) or laboratory test results may be used in support analysis. The OAR procedure has been applied to several pavements in different parts of the U.S. with excellent correlation in performance prediction. Data input to the program is simple and fast, and the report contains instructions on development of input data with a minimum of testing. (FHWA)
Evidence on the effect of position change on pressure ulcer among hospitalized adult patients in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Pressure ulcers (PU) aﬀect millions of people worldwide and always occur over bony areas of the body where pressure and tissue distortion is greatest. The national pooled prevalence of pressure ulcer remains unknown. Hence, this meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of position change on pressure ulcer among hospitalized clients in Ethiopia. Methods Studies were retrieved through search engines in PubMed, Scopus, WHO afro library, Google Scholar, Africa journal online, PsycINFO and web-science following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). Analysis was done using STATA version 14 software. Heterogeneity between-study was checked using the I 2 and examined a potential publication bias by visual inspection of the funnel plot and Egger’s regression test statistic. The random-effect model was fitted to estimate the summary effects, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence interval (CIs) across studies. Results Out of the reviewing 401 studies, 7 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. The estimated pooled prevalence of pressure ulcer in Ethiopia was 11.7% (95% CI (7.28, 16.13%)). Based on the subgroup analysis, the estimated magnitude of pressure ulcer was 15.89% (95% CI: 35.34, 54.04) among studies their sample size were greater than or equals to 250. Those clients who have position change during hospitalization were 82% less likely to develop pressure ulcer [(OR: 0.18 (95% CI (0.07, 0.46)) than their counter part. Conclusion The overall prevalence of pressure ulcer in Ethiopia was relatively high. Position change of the client during hospitalization had paramount benefit to reduce the burden of pressure ulcer. Therefore, policymakers (federal minister of health) could give special attention to minimize the magnitude of pressure ulcer, and to improve the overall quality of healthcare service. Further, meta-analysis study could be conducted to identify individual and health care service related factors to the occurrence of pressure ulcer.
Throughput of Customised ZigBee Stack- A Mathematical Modelling

Research work is being done in the field of wireless communication protocols in order to find the desired applicability suitable to the end user. ZigBee protocol is chosen due to its reliable, long range and robust communication. In this direction there is need of designing a common communication protocol to realize a virtual control network by customizing the existing ZigBee protocol stack. It is also required to embed internet support protocols in different layers of the proposed stack so as to enable the entire network with internet connectivity. The proposed application aims at interoperating different devices under user personal area network, this fact has led to propose a new protocol stack with which every device of the network can be easily operated or controlled with enhanced network capabilities like resource sharing, additional middle layer for realising the proposed application using WPAN christened as ZigBee IP [ZI] stack. ZI stack is designed and the corresponding mathematical modelling is done in order to find better stack than ZigBee. This paper presents the design and modelling of throughput which is one of the important design parameters. Both the stacks viz., ZI and ZigBee are also compared w.r. t throughput
Tunicamycin aggravates cell migration, cell invasion and cell proliferation in colonic epithelial cells

Aim: Endoplasmic reticular stress (ERS) has been well-documented in escalating metastasis in clinical conditions. There has been a debate on its role in cancer portraying it as a double-edged sword. However, there is no evidence of increased cell migration and cell invasion under increased ERS by tunicamycin(TUN) 10μg/mL. Methods: In this study, we treated colonic epithelial cells (LS174T cells) with TUN and measured cell proliferation (by Ki67+ assay), cell migration and cell invasion at the 6th hour specifically. Results: Our results have demonstrated a positive correlation between TUN and cell migration, cell invasion, and proliferation. TUN treatment has significantly escalated cell invasion, migration and proliferation in LS174T cells. Conclusion: These preliminary results clearly suggest that TUN might promote metastasis of gastrointestinal cancers.
BOW IMPACT AND DECK WETNESS: SIMULATIONS BASED ON NONLINEAR SLENDER BODY THEORY

A simplified formula for the fully nonlinear flow field around a ship moving through ocean waves at finite forward speed is achieved using the slender body theory. The computational scheme is based on the boundary integral method and several numerical techniques are employed to overcome difficulties on the boundary such as at the intersection of the hull and the free surface. For a frigate model, simulations of bow wave breaking are carried out and the onset of deck wetness shows good agreement with experiments.