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Evaluating Perception of Sustainability Initiatives Invested in the Coastal Area of Versilia, Italy

Nowadays, following the increased interest and need for the issue of sustainability, tourist destinations are called upon to promote sustainable tourism development through the implementation of investments and initiatives. Despite the investments by the destinations, how are these perceived by tourists and residents? Based on this, this paper aims to assess the perception of sustainable investments in a coastal area located in Tuscany, through the administration of a questionnaire among 750 people, including both tourists and house owners. The study adopted statistical logit and probit models to detect the perception of sustainable initiatives in relation to beach satisfaction. Moreover, this research developed a model for understanding if there are substantial differences in perception between Italian and foreign beach users and at the same time between residents/house owners and tourists. The findings reveal that those who perceive investments in sustainability are more than satisfied with beach and facilities. The model shows that foreigners and residents/house owners perceive sustainable investments implemented in the destination more than tourists and Italian respondents. This research can provide support to local operators and policymakers in defining the destination image in relation to sustainability.
Presenting a Model of Interpretive Structural Method in Order to Rank the Strategic Factors on the Development of Foreign Trade Studied in Iran-Iraq Trade

The environment in foreign trade is dynamic and complex. Today, the promotion and development of foreign trade requires the adoption of newer strategies. Iran's location in West Asia and having valuable mineral resources has a strategic position. In this study to design a structural model The purpose of this article is to identify the governing factors necessary for the realization of Iran's foreign trade in the region, to examine the relationship between them and to prioritize them for its importance. A set of new strategies And effectively obtained from a complete review of the literature and opinions of 10 experts. Then content-related relationships were selected for each pair. In addition, a hierarchical interpretive structural model was created using a structural interpretive technique. The findings of this study classify the effective factors based on driving power, influence and dependence. The findings show that knowledge-based economy is the underlying factor and the import substitution variable is one of the most dependent factors of the ISM model. These economic agreements as a model variable relationship with the impact Ray and susceptibility with high penetration and dependence, can be the intersection between other components of the model.
Designs of Interactive Sound Systems for the Visually Impaired to Enjoy Digital Art by Recognition of Hand Gestures

Somatosensory interaction is a kind of man-machine interfacing technique for information acquisition through human postures, which are widely used in digital art nowadays. To create opportunities for the visually impaired to enjoy digital art, two sound art systems named Dynamic Sound and Concrete Sound, which are based on somatosensory technology, were designed in this study for the visually impaired to appreciate with pleasure. The former system emphasizes resonances between humans and sound, allowing the visually impaired user to trigger different sounds by hand gestures which promote the user’s physio-pleasure and ideo-pleasure. The latter system, also being controlled by hand gestures, combines sounds with three-state physical phenomena as feedbacks which are explained orally by an accompanying person to the visually impaired user, creating an inter-person communication that promotes the user’s socio-pleasure. By public exhibitions, users’ feedbacks were acquired via interviews, and evaluated to prove the effectiveness of the proposed systems with the following findings: 1) interactions by hand gestures offers the visually impaired with opportunities to enjoy digital art; 2) sound art provided by the systems allows the visually impaired to gain pleasure via man-machine interactions; 3) the systems innovatively integrate dynamic visual performances with auditory feedbacks in the interaction process; and 4) through the development of gesture operations, more performance techniques can be devised for sound art, allowing gesture motions to replace control interfaces in future designs.
Consumer susceptibility to social influence in new product diffusion networks: how does network location matter?

Purpose This study aims to empirically investigate how susceptibility to social influence in new product adoption varies with one’s structural location in a social network. Design/methodology/approach The social network data were collected based on a sociometric network survey with 589 undergraduate students. Social network analysis and ordinary least squares regression analyses were used to test the hypotheses. Findings This study finds that consumers with high degree centrality (i.e. hubs) who have a large number of connections to others and consumers with high betweenness centrality (i.e. bridges) who connect otherwise distant groups in social networks are both less sensitive to informational influence from others. More importantly, the authors find evidence that consumers with moderate levels of degree/betweenness centrality are more susceptible to normative influence and status competition than those with low or high degree/betweenness centrality. The inverse-U patterns in the above relations are consistent with middle-status conformity and anxiety. Research limitations/implications This research complements social influence and new product diffusion research by documenting important contingencies (i.e. network locations) in consumer susceptibility to different types of social influence from a social network perspective. Practical implications The findings will assist marketers to leverage social influence by activating relevant social ties with effective messages in their network marketing strategies. Originality/value This research provides a better understanding of the mechanisms driving susceptibility to social influence in new product diffusion.
Measurement Selection Method for Aero-engine Discrete Operating Conditions Gas Path Analysis

With Aero-engine fault detection and isolation (FDI), engineers can ensure engine works in a healthy and reliable condition. Gas path analysis (GPA) is widely used to conduct FDI. It is a data-driven method for the state-of-health diagnosis of aero-engine. However, the number of available parameters in GPA is usually limited due to the unavailability of additional sensors in the aero-engine. Considering this limitation, discrete operating conditions gas path analysis (DOCGPA) is introduced. It makes the GPA with fewer measurements possible without compromising diagnostic accuracy. The effectiveness of the DOCGPA is greatly influenced by the selection of measurements and operating points. However, no existing work investigates the systematic and quantitative way for measurement and operating points selection. Therefore, we propose a framework based on correlation analysis and a two-stage genetic algorithm to the help us select measurements and operating points. The correlation analysis identifies the similar faults from influence coefficients matrix and narrows down the range of meaningful measurements. A low-resolution genetic algorithm is carried out to find the combinations of measurements and operating points of relatively low predicted residual error sum of squares. Lastly, high-solution genetic algorithm combined with regularized least squares (RLS) is employed to refine the selection by searching the neighborhood of the previous results. Through the experiment, we find a set of four measurement parameters that could achieve a significant diagnostic accuracy.
Accumulation of Heavy Metal Ions by Eichhornia Crassipes from Battery Industry Effluent under the Influence of Cattle Manure

Phytoremediation, an emerging technology which uses plants to remove contaminants of concern (COC) such as organic and inorganic compounds especially heavy metals (HM). The present study focuses on assessing the toxicity of heavy metals available in effluents discharged from industries and the accumulation ability of an aquatic plant, Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth). Phytoremedial potential of E. Crassipes and HM interaction between soil and water were evaluated in the present study under the presence of cow dung manure as an enhancer. Heterogenous accumulation of metal ions were found in the plant. Heavy metal concentration in plant parts were varied for roots and shoots. The concentration of HM ions in the plant parts were varied from root to shoot. Value of translocation factor (TF) was found to be in the region 0.5 – 0.8, with Fe has low (0.51) and Pb has high (0.77), bioconcentration factor (BCF) were in the order of Ar > Ca > Zn > Fe > Pb at both roots and shoots. Transposition factor (TrF) of all HM ions were >1.5 except for Zn (1.21). E. Crassipes was found to accumulate a large amount of HM ions and could be used for efficient treatment of contaminated water.
Axillary Sampling as an Alternative Option for Complete Nodal Response in Triple Negative and HER2 Type Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Axillary Sampling as an Alternative Option for Complete Nodal Response in Triple Negative and HER2 Type Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Chan Sub Park, M.D., Ph.D., Jeeyeon Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Jin Hyang Jung, M.D., Ph.D., Wan Wook Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Yee Soo Chae, M.D., Ph.D., Hye Jung Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Won Hwa Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Ji-Young Park, M.D., Ph.D., Jee Young Park, M.D., Ph.D., Soo Jung Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Mi Young Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Jung Dug Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Joon Seok Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Ho Yong Park, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Surgery, Department of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Radiology, Department of Pathology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
Hydrotreatment of fast pyrolysis oil: catalyst development and process-product relations

Pyrolyseolie is een produkt van snelle pyrolyse van lignocellulserijke biomassa.De stofeigenschappen van pyrolyseolie (thermische stabiliteit, oplosbaarheid in hydrofobe oplosmiddelen en zuurtegraad) moeten worden verbeterd om bredere toepassing mogelijk te maken, bijvoorbeeld via katalytische waterstofbehandeling. Systematische experimenten in een continu opstelling tonen twee reactiepaden die een rol spelen bij katalytische waterstofbehandeling; een thermisch en een katalytisch reactiepad. Om het katalytische reactiepad te bevorderen is een katalysator nodig met een hoge aktiviteit bij een lage temperatuur (
Creation of winter rapeseed Brassica napus L. commercial line of biotechnological plants, resistant to the glyphosate action

Aim. To create biotechnological plants of a commercial line winter rapeseed, which carry the glyphosate and phosphinostricin resistance genes. Methods. In vitro tissue culture method, Agrobacterium -mediated genetic transformation, polymerase chain reaction and χ 2 methods were used. Results. The PCR analysis results are presented for the biotechnological winter rapeseed plants obtained after genetic transformation to confirm the presence of CP4 epsps gene insert in 11 of 12 plants, as well as the presence of bar gene integration in 6 of 7 plants. All obtained regenerant plants were adapted to in vivo conditions, treated with glyphosate and vernalized. The obtained seeds were sterile germinated and the segregation was determined based on the resistance to the selective agent. Conclusion. 11 biotechnological plants with the glyphosate ( epsps ) and kanamycin ( nptII ) resistance genes were obtained, as well as 6 biotechnological plants, which carry phosphinothricin ( bar ) resistance genes in addition to the epsps gene. The presence of the CP4 EPSPS protein in transgenic rapeseed plants has been proven by the molecular analysis of protein expression using an immunoassay system. The expression of selective agents resistance genes was confirmed in T 1 generation.
Effects of Resveratrol Supplementation on the Motility, Structural Integrity, and Mitochondrial Function of Freeze-Thawed Dog Sperm

Antioxidants have multiple protective roles in cells and can be used as a supplement to protect cells against cryopreservation-induced detrimental effects, including protecting sperm fertility quality. The antioxidant resveratrol (3,5,4-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene; RSV) has been shown to be a protective supplement for the cryopreservation of animal sperm, including human sperm. In this study, we assessed the effect of RSV supplementation on canine sperm cryopreservation. Semen was collected from four dogs and the effect of different concentrations of RSV (0, 100, 200, and 400 µM) on post-thaw quality of sperm was examined. After thawing, sperm motility was assessed using computer aided sperm analysis, and the structural integrity of the plasma membrane, acrosome, and chromatin were examined, as well as mitochondrial activity and gene expression were assessed. Dog sperm cryopreserved with 200 µM RSV showed significant improvement in motility and viability following thawing compared with that of the control group (p &lt; 0.05). Moreover, RSV-supplemented samples showed significantly higher numbers of sperm with an intact plasma membrane, active mitochondria, and structural integrity of acrosomes and chromatin than that of control samples (p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, gene expression showed that RSV supplemented samples showed lower expression of pro-apoptotic (BAX) oxidative stress-related (ROMO1) and oxidative induced DNA damage repair (OGG1) whereas higher expression levels of anti‐apoptotic (BCL2) protamine-2 (PRM2), protamine-3 (PRM3) and sperm acrosome‐associated (SPACA3) genes than control. Our results suggest that RSV, at its optimum concentration, can be efficiently used as an alternative antioxidant in the cryopreservation of dog sperm.
EVALUATION OF CYTOTOXICITY OF DIFFERENT UNIVERSAL BONDS USING THE XCELLIGENCE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the cytotoxic effects of five different universal bonding agents on mouse fibroblast cell lines (L929). Materials and Methods: Five different widely used universal adhesive systems were chosen that have different contents, pH levels, and polymerization methods. A real-time cell analyzer (RT-CES, xCELLigence; Roche Applied Science, Germany, and ACEA Biosciences, USA) was used for cytotoxic evaluation of light-cured polymerized G-Premio Bond (GC Europe, Belgium), PrimeB and Tokuyama Universal Bond showed the most cytotoxic effect. Different times of all universal adhesive systems significantly increased the count of viable cells compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: In dentistry, universal adhesive systems can be observed cytotoxic effects to live cells. The evaluation of cytotoxicity with xCELLigence device is a reliable method and should be supported by new studies on this subject.
KHAN ACADEMY AS A SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING TOOL FOR NON-STEM STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING COURSE

This study explored the effectiveness of using the Khan academy video podcast as a supplemental tool in the chemistry class of Engineering programs. This study utilized a quasi-experimental equivalent design with a post-test only. Thirty 1st year non-STEM students, equally distributed to control and experimental groups, were selected using a matched paired sampling method to participate in a two-week-long intervention. As results revealed, its utilization as a supplemental tool had a viable impact on the students performance in chemistry. Its utilization significantly increased their test scores as compared to the students who did not use it. Likewise, a post-exposure self-report survey was administered to shed light on the learning experience of using the supplemental tool. They indicated the cognitive advantage and personalized experience of using the Khan Academy. This study can contribute to the literature of Khan Academy in the chemistry field. Nonetheless, several limitations need to be addressed to augment future research. Considering the inclusion of more topics, longer time of experimentation, size of the sample, and explicit study of their behavior, for instance, can help establish the veracity of the future results.
Trace‐level perchlorate analysis of impacted groundwater by elevated gold ellipse dimer nanoantenna surface‐enhanced Raman scattering

Perchlorate (ClO4−) contamination has received increased attention the past two decades because of health concerns from its impact on thyroid function coupled with its environmental ubiquity and persistence. Here we demonstrate the detection of ClO4− below micromolar (<1 × 10−6 moles l−1) levels using a portable Raman instrument integrated with novel elevated gold (Au) ellipse dimer nanoantenna surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) architectures. The ellipse dimer nanoantenna architectures demonstrate improved ClO4− detection limits over previously reported SERS substrates while maintaining good reproducibility. The impact of chloride (Cl−), nitrate (NO3−), and sulfate (SO42−) interferences on the detection efficiency is systematically evaluated; SO42− is found to exhibit the largest interference effect at low concentrations while at higher ion concentrations the interference effects among ions are similar. Additionally, ClO4− concentrations on the order of 1 mg l−1 are determined in groundwaters collected from an US Department of Defense Navy site demonstrating the applicability of these SERS architectures for the rapid, field detection of trace-level ClO4− contamination within complex environmental samples. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
980. Drexel Medicine Resident Knowledge, Practices and Attitudes Regarding Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective daily oral antiretroviral medication that was approved by the FDA in 2012 and has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV by 95% in real-world studies. Despite this, many healthcare providers are not offering PrEP to their patients who are at risk for HIV. We performed a cross-sectional study among Drexel Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology residents. The survey included questions about experience, knowledge, attitudes toward and barriers to using PrEP. The survey was adapted from previous studies regarding medical providers’ attitudes and knowledge about PrEP (Petroll, 2016; Seifman, 2016; Blumenthal, 2105). A Likert 5-point scale was used for attitude and barriers questions. Among 143 participants, 80% specialized in Internal Medicine. 43% of participants were in their first year of training and the mean age (+ SD) was 28.8 + 2. 76% reported never initiating a conversation about PrEP with a patient and only 18% reported ever prescribing PrEP to their patients. 92% reported being very or extremely willing to prescribe PrEP to a male with a current male partner known to be HIV positive. Only 43% of residents reported being moderately likely to prescribe PrEP to a patient coming in for a STI exposure. 68% of residents reported their knowledge about PrEP was a major barrier to prescribing PrEP. We found that most residents have minimal experience with prescribing PrEP, and knowledge was identified as the largest barrier. Additional education and a better understanding of PrEP indications is necessary to ensure eligible PrEP patients have access to this highly effective HIV prevention method. All Authors: No reported disclosures
Blood Cortisol Level in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Correlation with Parameters of Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolisms

Background and Objective: Disturbance in adrenocortical mechanisms of regulation can play a significant role in the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). The goal of the work was to study the correlations between the glucocorticoid status of patients with metabolic syndrome and the severity of disturbances in carbohydrate and lipid metabolisms. Materials and Methods: Our studies carried out on two groups of patients, healthy subjects (n=28) and patients with MS characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and hypertension (n=20), provide evidence for close relationships between the level of blood cortisol and the extent of MS severity. The concentration of cortisol, glucose, triglycerols, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL was determined in blood samples. Results: Patients with MS and low blood cortisol level showed less pronounced disturbances in lipid metabolism: The concentration of triglycerols was decreased by 30.2%, whereas that of LDL was reduced by 16.3% compared to patients with MS and normal cortisol level. The level of cortisol Original Research Article Nadolnik et al.; IJBCRR, 29(9): 149-158, 2020; Article no.IJBCRR. 63888 150 was correlated to the level of total cholesterol (rs= –0.3601, p=0.046). These relationships were more pronounced in patients with MS: their LDL levels highly significantly correlated to the cholesterol/cortisol ratio (rs=0.7062, p=0.01). In contrast to the higher blood glucose concentrations (>7.1 mmol/l), the low levels (<5.0) in patients with MS (and not in healthy subjects) were related to the risk of increase in morning blood cortisol concentrations in fasting patients. Conclusion: The results obtained show that the correlations between glucocorticoids and cholesterol can play a significant role in the mechanisms of MS development, which is most probably related to dysregulation of the pituitary-adrenal system in the development of MS.
MUSICAL QUALITY, PERCEIVED VALUE, EQUITY IN SATISFACTION AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTION IN A JAZZ FESTIVAL

This article proposes to revisit the theory of satisfaction by integrating musical quality, functional and emotional value, as well as equity and consumer behavioral intention in the same model. The study was conducted in the context of a jazz festival with 140 individuals. Initially, the results indicate the influence of musical quality, fairness, emotional value and utility value on satisfaction. In a second step, musical quality and fairness influence emotional value and functional value. Finally, it turns out that emotional value, utility value, and satisfaction influence consumers' behavioral intentions.
Gender differences in altruism, hope, and emotional contagion

There has been an increasing focus on Positive Psychology as there is a shift from mental illness, which was a major area concerning the field of Psychology, to positive aspects of human experiences. The study aims to assess if Emotional Contagion, a phenomenon in which behaviors or emotions of other people triggers the same in a person, has any relationship with Altruism and Hope along with gender differences between the same. The sample includes 138 individuals belonging to the age group 18-40 years (78 females and 60 males) residing in India. Three scales, namely, Rushton’s Altruistic Personality Scale (1981), Snyder’s The Trait Hope Scale (1991) and Doherty’s Emotional Contagion Scale (1997) were administered to the subjects to assess Altruism, Hope and Emotional Contagion. Data was analyzed by using normality tests, tests of mean difference and correlation. Independent t-Test was used for Altruism and Hope while Mann-whitney U-Test was used for Emotional Contagion along with Spearman’s Rank Correlation. The results indicate significant differences between male and females with respect to Altruism (p