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Recycle Glass Waste as a Host for Solidification of Oil Sludge

The production of oil sludge per year is more than 1 billion tonne that mainly generated from the production, refinery, storage, and transportation of petroleum. Disposal of oil sludge had been a great issue since the waste consists of highly concentrated of Natural Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). Therefore, to overcome this problem, this study aims to investigate used and recycle borosilicate glass as a host for solidification of oil sludge. The oil sludge and glass host were mixed into different compositions, melted at high temperature (1,100 °C -1,200 °C) for 1 h in alumina crucible and rapidly cooling in the room temperature, by reducing the radioactivity levels of NORM. This study found out that, the optimum waste loading was obtained at a range of 20-25 wt% of oil sludge and 75-80 wt% of the glass host at 1,200 °C. All the glass waste was produced as an amorphous phase material with small amount of crystalline phase such as SiO2, Ba4-Al2-O7, AlPO4, Al2O3 and Fe3Zn10, which observed to be appeared during the cooling process. The major elements of the glass waste were found to be distributed uniformly based on energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping. Furthermore, the dissolution rate of indicator element increased due to the increase of pH solution, while the normalized releases of B, Si, and Na during product consistency tests were low and below the standard glass limit, which shows high durability of the glass due to lower release of glass elements. Therefore, this study emphasized the suitability of recycle borosilicate glass as a host for immobilization of oil sludge prior for disposal, while deploying high temperature technology.
Interventions for Preventing Residential Fires in Vulnerable Neighbourhoods and Indigenous Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Globally, residential fires constitute a substantial public health problem, causing major fire-related injury morbidity and mortality. This review examined the literature on residential fire prevention interventions relevant to Indigenous communities and assessed their effectiveness on mitigating fire incidents and their associated human and economic burden. Electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Web of Science Core Collection were reviewed for studies on fire prevention interventions published after 1990 and based on the 4E’s of injury prevention approaches (Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Engagement). The grey literature and sources including indigenous organizational websites were also searched for eligible studies. Two authors independently screened, selected, and extracted data, in consultation with experts in the field. Outcomes measured included enhanced safety knowledge and practices, decreased residential fires incidents, reduced fire-related injuries and deaths, and lowered costs for healthcare needs. After removing duplicates, screening titles and abstracts, and assessing full texts, 81 articles were included in this review. Of the included studies, 29.1% implemented educational interventions within a variety of settings, including schools, community centres and homes, and included healthcare professionals and firefighters to raise awareness and the acquisition of fire safety skills. Engineering and environmental modifications were adopted in 20.2% of the studies with increased smoke alarm installations being the leading effective intervention followed by sprinkler inspections. Moreover, engagement of household members in hands-on safety training proved to be effective in enhancing household knowledge, fire safety decisions and practices. More importantly, effective outcomes were obtained when multi-faceted fire safety interventions were adopted, e.g., environmental modification and educational interventions, which together markedly reduced fire incidents and associated injuries. This review reveals the dearth of fire prevention evidence gathered directly within Indigenous communities. Nonetheless, relevant fire prevention recommendations can be made, calling for the adoption of combined and context-sensitive fire prevention interventions tailored to targeted Indigenous and vulnerable communities through multiple approaches and measures. Follow-ups and longitudinal studies are critical for accurate evaluation of the long-term outcomes and impacts on preventing residential fires.
In silico study of thermal field distribution in cell culture media irradiated with wavelengths of singlet oxygen generation

The interaction of laser radiation of wavelengths of direct optical generation of singlet oxygen with cell culture media was simulated. Using the COMSOL Multiphysics software, the distribution of the thermal field over the culture media volume was obtained depending on the wavelength, power and exposure time. The results demonstrate the importance of taking temperature into account when conducting experimental studies at the cellular and organismal levels.
Predicting Math Performance of Middle Eastern Students: The Role of Dispositions

The present research examines the contribution of individual differences in chronotype and self-efficacy to the math performance of male and female students in STEM and no-STEM majors. Questionnaires assessing the selected individual differences were distributed to students of Middle Eastern descent enrolled in math courses of the general education curriculum. Summative assessment indices were used to measure performance comprehensively across the entire semester (course grades) and as a one-time occurrence (final test grades). The contribution of morningness and self-efficacy to both course and test performance of STEM students was sensitive to the interaction of gender and major. Instead, neither factor contributed to no-STEM students’ course and test performance. These findings were used to plan improvements in the instruction and advising of students in STEM majors, thereby complying with a key tenet of action research.
Observations of intracellular tension dynamics of MC3T3-E1 cells during substrate adhesion using a FRET-based actinin tension sensor

Tension in actin filaments plays crucial roles in multiple cellular functions, although little is known about tension dynamics of cells during adhesion to substrates. In this study, we visualized intracellular tension in actin filaments using a newly developed Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based tension sensor (Actinin-sstFRET-GR). Tension dynamics were monitored during adhesion in MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells after introduction of the sensor. Whole cell areas continued to increase from 10 to 180 min after plating and tension was monitored in a typical section close to the bottom, where the mean fluorescence was the largest. Tension on the bottom side was negatively correlated with cell area from 10 to 110 min. Thereafter, this correlation was positive until 180 min. We then analyzed central–peripheral differences in tension close to the bottom. In these experiments, tension in the cell periphery increased during expansion of the area and decreased during contraction. As a result, fluctuations of tension in this area were much larger than those in the central area of the cell. Finally, we analyzed upper–lower differences in tension development during initial adhesion and showed continuous decreases in the lower side of the cell from 10 to 110 min after plating, and decreases in the upper side until 70 min, followed by increases. In this study, we successfully visualized dynamic changes in intracellular tension at the sub-cellular level and found that development of tension during initial adhesion processes is time-dependent and has central–peripheral and upper–lower differences. The present FRET tension sensor may become a powerful tool in studies of cell biomechanics.
Tri-Level Integrated Optimization Design Method of a CCHP Microgrid with Composite Energy Storage

Combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) microgrids are important means of solving the energy crisis and environmental problems. Multidimensional composite energy storage systems (CESSs) are vital to promoting the absorption of distributed renewable energy using CCHP microgrids and improving the level of energy cascade utilization. In this context, this paper proposes a multi-energy coupling structure that includes a multidimensional CESS with a compressed air energy storage (CAES) connected to a CCHP microgrid. Dividing design and operation causes some problems, such as low operating efficiency and difficult energy matching of CESSs. To solve the existing problems, an integrated design method is proposed that considers the capacity configuration of the equipment and the optimal operation of the system on a multi-timescale. The optimization result of the capacity configuration level is used as the constraint of the operational control level, and the equipment output plan of the operational control level is used as the optimized operation strategy and parameters of the system. The C-NSGA-II algorithm is adopted at the capacity configuration level and day-ahead scheduling level. Rolling optimization is solved using the PSO algorithm. The final result that satisfied the output design was obtained after several iterations. The average daily cost and CO2 emission reduction rate (CO2ERR) of capacity configuration levels are $2241 and 45.02%. The best CO2ERRs of day-ahead scheduling optimization levels are 39.9% and 45.9% in summer and winter, where the operating cost saving rate (OCSR) are 30.5% and 38.3% separately. Examples show that the integrated design method presented in this paper has significant advantages in enhancing energy-grade matching and improving the economy and environmental protection of the system.
The Unusual Metalloprotease-Rich Venom Proteome of the Australian Elapid Snake Hoplocephalus stephensii

The Australasian region is home to the most diverse elapid snake radiation on the planet (Hydrophiinae). Many of these snakes have evolved into unique ecomorphs compared to elapids on other continents; however, their venom compositions are poorly known. The Australian elapid Hoplocephalus stephensii (Stephen’s banded snake) is an arboreal snake with a unique morphology. Human envenoming results in venom-induced consumption coagulopathy, without neurotoxicity. Using transcriptomics and a multi-step fractionation method involving reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and bottom-up proteomics, we characterized the venom proteome of H. stephensii. 92% of the total protein component of the venom by weight was characterized, and included all dominant protein families and 4 secondary protein families. Eighteen toxins made up 76% of the venom, four previously characterized and 14 new toxins. The four dominant protein families made up 77% of the venom, including snake venom metalloprotease (SVMP; 36.7%; three identified toxins), phospholipase A2 (PLA2; 24.0%; five identified toxins), three-finger toxin (3FTx; 10.2%; two toxins) and snake venom serine protease (SVSP; 5.9%; one toxin; Hopsarin). Secondary protein families included L-amino acid oxidase (LAAO; 10.8%; one toxin), natriuretic peptide (NP; 0.8%; two toxins), cysteine-rich secretory protein (CRiSP; 1.7%; two toxins), c-type lectin (CTL; 1.1%; one toxin), and one minor protein family, nerve growth factor (NGF; 0.8%; one toxin). The venom composition of H. stephensii differs to other elapids, with a large proportion of SVMP and LAAO, and a relatively small amount of 3FTx. H. stephensii venom appeared to have less toxin diversity than other elapids, with only 18 toxins making up three-quarters of the venom.
Social Networks Clothes Shopping and the Influence of Brand Image and Perceived Benefits on Purchase Intention

The research around social networks have become increasingly important in recent years because they are a powerful means of communication between different generations, especially the younger ones. Social networks are occupying a privileged place in the marketing and communication of brands, which has been reflected in the increase in sales in various sectors of activity. The present investigation aims to analyze how the relationship between Brand Image and Clothing Purchase Intention is mediated by the Consumers Perception benefits that this purchase provides them. The study used a quantitative methodology with questionnaire survey which had the participation of 947 subjects p in the study, aged between 18 and 55 years (M = 28.69, SD = 9.16), who during the period of confinement, caused by the pandemic situation, bought clothing through social networks. The results revealed that Brand Image has a significantly positive impact on Purchase Intention, but when Perceived Benefits enter in the model, the effect diminishes, although it remains positive and significant. It is verified that there is a partial mediation of the Perceived Benefits, which indicates that it has an indirect effect on consumers Purchase Intention. This research is important for marketing professionals to deepen their knowledge about Brand Image importance and the Perception of its Benefits has on consumers Purchase Intention, in order to develop Marketing and Advertising effective strategies to reach the target audience.
Development of mobile application for hypertension surveillance and telemonitoring in older persons in rural community

Hypertension is a cause of cardiovascular complications and premature death worldwide. Prevalence of hypertension is doubled older population. Close monitoring must be promptly equipped by healthcare team without delays to preserve intact cardiovascular system. In Thailand, village health volunteers (VHVs, OSOMO in Thai) are key healthcare personnel that co-ordinate health information between the older persons and health care professionals. The VHVs have been trained to measure blood pressure, record, and submit a report to health professionals in monthly basis. However, the blood pressure records in some health areas were still incomplete due to incontiguous data collection and difficult access to the older persons. This project was aimed to develop a geographical information system (GIS)-based mobile application for hypertension surveillance and monitoring in older persons in rural community by the VHVs using the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. Results showed that blood pressure data of 6,421 (76.92%) of the older persons were recorded. We employed the Google Map Application Programming Interface (API) to identify latitude and longitude of the older persons’ living locations. Other health data were also recorded.
Bio-physical parameters affecting transient GUS expression in Indica rice variety PAU 201 via particle bombardment

A B ST R A C T In present study, calli of commercial indica rice variety PAU 201 were transformed following particle gun methods with the GUS gene (encoding �-glucuronidase) for its transient expression. Various biological and physical parameters like age of calli (weeks), preculture treatment prior to bombardment (hrs), post-bombardment incubation time (hrs), helium pressure (psi), vacuum pressure (mm Hg), distance from stopping plate to target tissue (cm), number of bombardments per Petri dish were studied. Optimized conditions include 4 weeks old fresh calli bombarded twice at helium and vacuum pressure of 1100 psi & 28mm Hg, keeping target distance 9cm with 12 hours pre-culture prior to bombardment and 72 hours post bombardment incubation duration gave a transient GUS expression of 32-39%. The parameters of this study could be used to improve the transient expression, enabling stable expression of introduced genes using callus as target tissue.
Research on electrical automatic control system based on PLC

At present, automatic control technology is widely used in the field of drying. Although the existing processing technology can basically ensure the quality of drying, there are some problems, such as low production efficiency, low thermal efficiency, uneven hot air cloth, inaccurate temperature control and so on. The application of electromagnetic technology can improve the efficiency of drying and processing. It has remarkable energy-saving effect. In the drying process, aiming at the technical problems such as incomplete volatilization of water and difficult stability of temperature in rapid drying, a drying system based on PLC control is designed in this paper. Using PLC as the main controller of the control system, through the reasonable control of the changes of temperature and humidity in the drying process, a more efficient processing process can be realized. The drying quality can be improved, and the process flow of mass processing and production can be realized. Through the experimental analysis of the drying process, it is proved that the control accuracy of the research content in this paper is more accurate, which not only improves the automation level in the drying process, but also reduces the labor cost in the process, and has high technical application value.
Developing A Network Model for the Iraqi Political Coalitions

Before the year of 2003, the Iraqi political arena was dominated by one-party regime. This party was the main and the only party that controlled all the joints of the country such as the education, economic, and industry sectors. After 2003, the whole political system of the country was transitioned from being a single-party to a multiparty regime. These parties formed coalitions and compete with each other to win the major offices in Iraq. In this paper, we involve the concepts of complex network in investigating and understanding the political performance of the current Iraqi parties in terms of political collaboration. We aim to generate and visualize a political network for the Iraqi parties and involve some measurements in the analysis. Using this measurement, we plan to evaluate the parties and the coalitions formed by these parties. We also plan to highlight some of the influential parties' leaders.
First galericine erinaceid (Mammalia: Eulipotyphla) from the early Oligocene of tropical North America

ABSTRACT A new galericine erinaceid, Dzavui landeri Crespo and Jiménez-Hidalgo, gen. nov., sp. nov., from the early Oligocene (Rupelian) Iniyoo Local Fauna of northwestern Oaxaca in southern Mexico is described. It is diagnosed based on its reduced p4 with a poorly developed paracone and metacone, a short trigonid on the m1 and a straight paralophid on m1. D. landeri gen. nov., sp. nov., probably was more carnivorous than Ocajila but more omnivorous than the other North American galericines. The similarity of teeth morphology between this new hedgehog and the Asian Eocene taxa, suggest that it was derived from an Asian ancestor. The new galericine from Oaxaca is the first from the Mexican Paleogene and the most southern record in North America. urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:B69724C4-D32F-46B4-A389-970124BEA55E
Patent Backlogs, Inventories and Pendency: An International Framework

You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. A joint UK Intellectual Property Office and US Patent and Trademark Office report This report was a collaborative effort of the UK Intellectual Property Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office economics teams, following a joint agreement between the two offices in 2011. The country-specific analyses benefited from collaboration as to methodology and presentation, but remain the product of their respective individual country teams and do not necessarily reflect the official views of any other country or patent office. Please note that this work uses research datasets which may not exactly reproduce the official statistics of the UK IPO or the USPTO. Contents Executive Summary 1 1 The problem with patent backlogs and pendency 9 1.1 Many ways of defining patent backlogs 9 1.2 Preliminary analysis of patent application inventories at the UK IPO and USPTO 10 2 Defining and measuring patent application stocks 15 2.1 Defining inventory stocks 18 2.2 Queuing time within and outside the office 21 3 Pendency 26 3.
“I hate that education is a business”: Influence of occupational socialization on sport pedagogy doctoral students’ intended PETE programs

Research on sport pedagogy doctoral students’ (DSs’) occupational socialization should improve understanding of their beliefs and espoused practices regarding physical education teacher education (PETE), how these beliefs and espoused practices were shaped, and facilitate improvements in graduate education. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to describe the influence of occupational socialization on the PETE programs sport pedagogy DSs intended to deliver once they began life as faculty members in universities and colleges. The specific research questions we sought to answer were as follows: (a) How did DSs intend to conduct PETE? and (b) How had DSs’ views and beliefs regarding PETE been shaped by their occupational socialization? Participants were eight DSs located at four American universities. Data were collected with four interpretive techniques (formal and informal interviews, documents and artifacts, and a written outline of an ideal PETE program) and analyzed using analytic induction and constant comparison. DSs had conservative, liberal, and eclectic beliefs regarding PETE. They favored using elements from the behaviorist, traditional/craft, and critical-inquiry orientations to teacher education. The forces that shaped the DSs’ views and beliefs were mostly similar to those described in previous research, although there were some new and nuanced findings. The study indicates the need for DSs to explore their own views regarding physical education and PETE and the forces that shaped their perspectives.
Simplified Analytical Model for Investigating the Output Power of Solar Array on Stratospheric Airship

Solar energy is the ideal power choice for long-endurance stratospheric airships. The output performance of solar array on stratospheric airship is affected by several major factors: flying latitude, flight date, airship’s attitude and the temperature of solar cell, but the research on the effect of these factors on output performance is rare. This paper establishes a new simplified analytical model with thermal effects to analyze the output performance of the solar array. This model consisting of the geometric model of stratospheric airship, solar radiation model and incident solar radiation model is developed using MATLAB computer program. Based on this model, the effects of the major factors on the output performance of the solar array are investigated expediently and easily. In the course of the research, the output power of solar array is calculated for five airship’s latitudes of 0°, 15°, 30°, 45° and 60°, four special dates and different attitudes of five pitch angles and four yaw angles. The effect of these factors on output performance is discussed in detail. The results are helpful for solving the energy problem of the long endurance airship and planning the airline.