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Offshore Resource Assessment and Design Conditions: A Data Requirements and Gaps Analysis for Offshore Renewable Energy Systems

The offshore renewable energy industry requires accurate meteorological and oceanographic (“metocean”) data for evaluating the energy potential, economic viability, and engineering requirements of offshore renewable energy projects. It is generally recognized that currently available metocean data, instrumentation, and models are not adequate to meet all of the stakeholder needs on a national scale. Conducting wind and wave resource assessments and establishing load design conditions requires both interagency collaboration as well as valuable input from experts in industry and academia. Under the Department of Energy and Department of Interior Memorandum of Understanding, the Resource Assessment and Design Condition initiative supports collaborative national efforts by adding to core atmospheric and marine science knowledge relevant to offshore energy development. Such efforts include a more thorough understanding and data collection of key metocean phenomena such as wind velocity and shear; low-level jets; ocean, tidal, and current velocities; wave characteristics; geotechnical data relating to surface and subsurface characteristics; seasonal and diurnal variations; and the interaction among these conditions. Figure 1 presents a graphical representation of some metocean phenomena that can impact offshore energy systems. This document outlines the metocean observations currently available; those that are not available; and those that require additional temporal-spatial coverage, resolution,more » or processing for offshore energy in an effort to gather agreed-upon, needed observations. « less
Communication and Agenda Influence: The Chocolate Pizza Design

The previous experimental research conducted by Levine and Plott leaves little doubt that the agenda used by voting committees to sequentially eliminate options can be a major parameter in determining the group's final choice. The range of circumstances for which this proposition is true has not yet been isolated. It is clearly true for a set of experimental circumstances within which communication and casual conversations among committee members is rather severally restricted. Applications of the theory to complicated field situations suggest that the proposition is true for very rick environments but such claims are not backed by replication. Furthermore, several theories and even related experimental results suggest that the influence of the agenda will decrease as communication among group members increases. In this paper, we introduce an experimental setting designed to facilitate group discussion and interaction. Experimental results conduced within this design and reported below support the earlier findings that the agenda is a predominant factor in determining the final outcome of group choice.
Back to the Future: Rebuilding the Core Carrier Value to Consumers

Carriers are facing a difficult challenge: just as the use of services over their mobile networks is exploding, they need to redouble their investment in these networks even as their own brands are capturing less of the value they enable and create. While Apple and AT&T had an exclusive arrangement, iPhone 4 users rewarded Apple for the features that they liked, but often penalized AT&T for what they disliked, assigning blame somewhat independently of the actual cause of the issue. More generally, problems in capturing value are restraining the growth in carrier brand value, the value as perceived by consumers, and as a result, their enterprise value.
DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS AND FALL RISK IN PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) have a higher risk of falling than others. The risk of falling for patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) not only has a direct injurious effect but also psychological impacts such as anxiety about falling. This study is important as it could provide information for patients and nurses for the prevention of DFU and fall risk in diabetic patients. This study aims to determine the risk factors for DFU and the fall risk of patients with type 2 DM with or without peripheral neurophaty. This is a quantitative study that applied a cross-sectional approach and was conducted at BLUD RSUD dr. Ben Mboi from April to June 2020 (n = 51). The convenience sampling method was used with a set of questionnaires that included demographic characteristics, diabetic foot screening, a risk stratification form, and Morse scale. The logistic regression test results showed that there were significant relationships between claudication (AOR: 8.409, 95% CI 1.664-42.500, p value 0.010) and history of previous DFU (AOR: 5,680, 95% CI 1,151-28,035, p value 0.033) with DFU. The results also showed that there were significant relationships between hypertension (AOR: 0.152, 95% CI 0.028-0.834, p value 0.030) and DFU, (AOR: 11.392, 95% CI 1.277-101.651, p value 0.029) with fall risk for patients with type 2 DM. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the risk factors for DFU and fall risk in patients with DM with or without peripheral neuropathy Received: 6 October 2020 Revised: 15 November 2021 Accepted: 28 November 2021
APPLICATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (IGG) AS EARLY GENETIC MARKER TO IMPROVE SOME EGG PRODUCTION TRAITS IN CHICKEN

The present study was carried out at the Department of Poultry and Fish Production, Faculty of Agriculture at Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom. The aim of the present study was to apply the immunoglobulin G (IgG) as early genetic maker to improve some egg production traits in Norfa chickens. The IgG and Ab titers were determined in blood serum of each individual at 20 weeks of age. Pullets were divided into three groups, control, high and low groups, based on the IgG concentrations in blood serum. The results were discussed and summarized as follows: 1The average concentrations of both IgG and Ab titers in the blood serum of Norfa chickens were 10.424 and 13.871 (mg/ml), respectively. The IgG makes up 75.1% of the total Ab titer concentrations. The IgG concentrations were 13.500, 7.576 and 10.195 (mg/ml) in high, low immune response and control groups, respectively. 2Using high IgG concentrations (in high group) as early genetic marker improved, early age at sexual maturity with (10.0 days), light body weight at sexual maturity with (10.4%), light body weight at maturity with (9.0%) higher egg mass at 90 – days of laying with (25.4%) and higher egg mass at 42 weeks of age with (22.4%) as compared to control. 3The IgG antibody classes can be used as good genetic marker to improve some egg production traits due to its positive correlations with most productive traits in chickens
Mulberry leaves as a feed source for livestock in Kenya: A Review

In Kenya, Mulberry is grown in less than a piece of an acre by most of the farmers. Current acreage of mulberry stands at 250, spread over Western, Nyanza, and Rift Valley and Coastal regions. Mulberry leaves are highly palatable and digestible (70-90%) to ruminants and can be fed to non-ruminants as part of feed ingredient. Protein content and essential amino acid profile in the leaves and young stems varies from 15 to 35% depending on the variety. The Mulberry leaves are highly applicable as supplements replacing concentrates for dairy cattle, as the main feed for goats and sheep, and as an ingredient in rabbits and pigs’ diets. Farmers growing mulberry fodder offer higher protein content to livestock than those relying on different varieties of Napier grass, which have failed to boost milk production despite the amounts fed. In non-ruminant production, fishmeal and soybean meals are the main source of protein. In ruminant production, cottonseed meal and canola meal are the main source of protein. These meals are expensive, inadequate in supply and of variable quality. This often leads to low egg production and poor-quality eggs, hence low income and poverty among farmers. Therefore, efforts have been made to identify locally available protein feed resources that can be used as a protein supplement for livestock. Mulberry leaf meal (MLM) has been identified as a locally available alternative protein and mineral source that are beneficial to livestock and have been proven to improve production. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(2): 1-9, Dec 2021
Albumin nanoparticles Preparation, Characterization and In-Vitro Safety Evaluation

The goal of this study was to prepare and characterize albumin nanoparticles to be later used as a drug delivery system. The utilization of nanoparticles as a delivery system for antimicrobial drugs has arisen recently which solve many problems and enhance the traditional treatment with this antimicrobial drugs. In this study, nanoparticles of bovine serum albumen were successfully obtained using a coacervation process (separation of proteins in two liquid phases in colloidal systems). The prepared nanoparticles were nearly spherical in shape and have smooth surface as determined by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The sizes of the obtained nanoparticles were 70 ± 10 nm with negative surface zeta potential. Additionally, the in vitro safety of albumin nanoparticles has been demonstrated. Both cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies indicated that, there is no observed toxic effect of nano-albumin on lymphocyte cell line. Also, the results showed that the albumin nanoparticles enhances and promotes the response of immune system.
EFFECT OF INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES ON NEWLY MOTHERS PRACTICES REGARDING CHILDREN TEETH PROBLEMS

Background: Understand the mothers about knowledge and the practices regarding their children teeth problems can support them and help them in caring among their children. Aim: To evaluate the effect of instructional guidelines on new mothers' practices regarding children's teeth problems. Subjects and method: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used with a pre-and post-test. Setting: The research was conducted at the antenatal outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital, two Maternal and Child Health Centers that are attached to Sohag city and PortSaid city, which are Dar El –Salam AbedAllah health center at Sohag city and El-Kuwait health center at PortSaid city. Subjects: A purposive sample of 260 primipara mothers was included. Two tools were used: (I) newly mothers’ interviewing questionnaire (pre/post), which included (a) demographic characteristics; and (b) newly mothers’ knowledge; and (II) observational checklist for oral hygiene practice (pre/post). Results: Revealed that mothers’ ages ranged from 18 to 35 years, and the mean age was 23.2±4.5 years. There were marked improvements in mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding children's teeth problems after instructional guidelines implementation (P=0.005). Conclusion: The instructional guidelines implementation regarding teeth problems had a positive effect on improving new mothers of preschool children's knowledge and practices. Recommendations: The instructional guidelines for new mothers should be conducted regularly to discuss and teach them different aspects about teeth problems among their children and replication of the current study with a larger sample with follow-up.
GLIS Family Zinc Finger 1 was First Linked With Preaxial Polydactyly I in Humans by Stepwise Genetic Analysis

Background: Preaxial polydactyly (PPD) is one of the most common developmental malformations, with a prevalence of 0.8–1.4% in Asians. PPD is divided into four types, PPD I–IV, and PPD I is the most frequent type. Only six loci (GLI1, GLI3, STKLD1, ZRS, pre-ZRS, and a deletion located 240 kb from SHH) have been identified in non-syndromic PPD cases. However, pathogenesis of most PPD patients has never been investigated. This study aimed to understand the genetic mechanisms involved in the etiology of PPD I in a family with multiple affected members. Methods: We recruited a PPD I family (PPD001) and used stepwise genetic analysis to determine the genetic etiology. In addition, for functional validation of the identified GLIS1 variant, in vitro studies were conducted. GLIS1 variants were further screened in additional 155 PPD cases. Results: We identified a GLIS1 variant (NM_147193: c.1061G > A, p.R354H) in the PPD001 family. In vitro studies showed that this variant decreased the nuclear translocation of GLIS1 and resulted in increased cell viability and migration. RNA sequencing revealed abnormal TBX4 and SFRP2 expression in 293T cells transfected with mutant GLIS1. Additionally, we identified a GLIS1 variant (c.664G > A, p.D222N) in another PPD case. Conclusion: We identified two GLIS1 variants in PPD I patients and first linked GLIS1 with PPD I. Our findings contributed to future molecular and clinical diagnosis of PPD and deepened our knowledge of this disease.
Relation between Thyroid Function and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Primary School-Age Children: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Iron deficiency anemia [IDA] is a very common medical condition affecting primary school-age children, with several unfavorable consequences. There are some reports pointing to a possible effect of IDA on thyroid gland function. Aim of the work: To assess thyroid function in primary school age children in Damietta Governorate, Egypt with iron deficiency anemia and to investigate potential related risk factors. Patients and Methods: A controlled cross-sectional study included 100 primary school age children [age: 6-12 years]; 50 children with iron deficiency anemia [case group], and 50 healthy ageand sex-matched children [control group]. Complete blood count, serum iron, serum ferritin and thyroid hormone profile [thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH], free triiodothyronine [FT3] and free thyroxine [FT4] were analyzed for all children. Results: In the case group, compared to the control group, there was a significantly higher TSH level [2.77±1.30 vs. 2.10±1.11; P=0.006] and lower FT3 [3.22±0.82 vs. 3.61±0.69; P=0.011]. The frequency of hypothyroid status [both overt and subclinical] was elevated in the case group [24% vs. 6%; P=0.02]. There was a significant negative correlation between TSH with both serum iron [P=0.019] and ferritin [P=0.009]. Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia, especially when serum ferritin and iron are very low, in primary school children is associated with liability to get subclinical hypothyroidism.
Teleoperation Through Apertures

Urban search and rescue (USAR) robots get stuck. Furthermore, USAR workers complained that it is difficult to judge whether a teleoperated robot can go through certain apertures. Two experiments tested teleoperators’ abilities to (a) judge whether a robot could fit through apertures (passability), (b) judge whether they could drive a robot through apertures (driveability), and (c) drive the robot through apertures. Experiment 1 examined teleoperators’ passability judgments and whether those same operators hit apertures that were wider than the robot. Experiment 2 replicated Experiment 1 and examined driveability judgments. Experiment 1 indicated that teleoperators made accurate passability judgments and routinely hit apertures that were wider than the robot. Experiment 2 successfully replicated Experiment 1 and demonstrated that teleoperators did not make accurate driveability judgments. Experiment 1 indicated that teleoperating a robot through an aperture is constrained by the robots’ physical dimensions plus a safety margin associated with how well the operators drive the robot. Thus, teleoperators should base decisions to enter an aperture on their ability to drive the robot. However, Experiment 2 indicated that teleoperators do not make accurate driveability judgments. These results have implications for teleoperator training and the design of robots for specific applications.
Testing Policy Evaluation Methods for Smoke-free Outdoor Area Policies

We aimed to test evaluation methods for smoke-free outdoor area policies using a long-term evaluation of a smoke-free parks and playgrounds policy as a case study. We documented the results and an appraisal of a multifaceted evaluation (playground and sports field user surveys, observations, butt collections and key stakeholder in-depth interviews) of a New Zealand local council's smoke-free policy in 2011. We also drew upon previous evaluations completed before (2008) and immediately after (2009) the implementation of the policy. Butt collection was a particularly efficient method of data collection due to the in-field data time (five hours) compared with observations (31 hours) or surveys (46 hours). Surveys and key stakeholder interviews yielded important information to inform effective recommendations to best promote the policy. We ensured effective replicable and accurate data could be collected by training and supervising volunteers for data collection, and documenting all methods. Each method we tested helped us to evaluate the impact of the policy, but not all methods were resource efficient.
Individual Blade Pitch for Active Yaw Control of a Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine

*Fundamental to wind turbine operation is keeping the rotor facing toward the prevailing wind. Doing so maximizes the power capture and reduces the asymmetric loads on the rotor blades. This study investigates a possible new yaw control technique through actively varying blade pitch angles. It focuses on the feasibility of active yaw control through periodic state-space individual pitch control on the WindPACT 1.5MW three-bladed upwind turbine. The non-linear wind turbine simulator FAST was used in Matlab/Simulink software. A low order controller model with two degrees-of-freedom was used during the control system design and simulations were performed on a high order nonlinear model. The periodic linear optimal control technique was used in this study. Results of the study proved that yaw control was achievable through periodic state-space individual pitch control, without affecting performances on power generation or speed regulation. Fatigue loads could be kept within an acceptable range with the assistance of a yaw brake and other tower load control algorithms. Fine tuning may further improve the performance of the controller.
Neurophysiologic Study in Children with End Stage Renal Disease on Regular Hemodialysis

Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly have neurological problems. Both the central and peripheral nerve systems may be affected by these problems. Uremic encephalopathy, cognitive impairment, peripheral neuropathies, and uremic myopathy are all common neurological consequences in CKD. Aim of the study: to detect neurophysiologic changes using electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and electromyography (EMG) in children with CKD on regular hemodialysis and to correlate these changes with duration of dialysis and duration of disease. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients with CKD who are on regular hemodialysis at pediatric nephrology unit at Al-azher university hospital. With duration of hemodialysis range from (1-13) years. Results: sixteen male and fourteen female mean age (13.50 ± 2.96). 16 cases (53%) had polyneuropathy, the majority of which was axonal polyneuropathy, whereas 46.6% had normal electrophysiological testing. There were no myopathic alterations found. Slowing background and epileptogenic discharges (generalised and focal temporal) were found in 33,3% of individuals with abnormal EEG. Results: There was a link between nerve conduction findings and serum potassium and phosphorus levels. Conclusion: patients on hemodialysis are liable to develop neurological changes as detected by EEG, NCV and EMG due to uremic toxins and electrolytes disturbance. In our results most patients (53, 3%) showed nerve conduction changes (polyneuropathy) and abnormal EEG changes in (33, 3%). There was positive correlation between nerve conduction changes and both duration of disease, serum phosphorous and serum potassium.
Photovoltaic Unified Power Quality Conditioner Sag and Interruption Mitigation

Abstract This paper proposes a new configuration of photovoltaic unified power quality conditioner (PV-UPQC) that consists of the PV array, DC/DC converter and UPQC for compensating the voltage interruption. The proposed PV-UPQC can compensate the reactive power, harmonic current, voltage sag and swell and the voltage interruption. The performance of the proposed system is verified through simulation. The proposed system can improve the power quality at the common connection point of the non-linear load the sensitive load and voltage interruption.
Force-based elastic seismic assessment of New Zealand unreinforced masonry buildings

Because of the need for a straightforward procedure for assessing the performance of low rise unreinforced masonry structures in New Zealand a force-based, elastic method of analysis for a critical design earthquake is proposed. The comparatively low value of many URM structures in New Zealand justifies a simplified approach and a force-based method has the advantage of familiarity and simplicity. The criteria which the performance of existing buildings must be measured against in New Zealand is defined as one-third the strength of a design earthquake. The procedure for determining the seismic demand to which an existing structure is subjected, as well as how the structure can be analysed to determine the capacity of masonry walls responding in-plane to withstand that demand, are described. It is determined that an equivalent static analysis (ESA) procedure is appropriate for the seismic assessment of low-rise URM structures in New Zealand.
A Non-Isotropic Simulation Model for Ship-to-Ship Fading Channels

Accurate modeling of the ship-to-ship (S2S) fading channels is critical not only to the cognitive automatic identification system (CAIS, which includes shipborne AIS and satellite-based AIS by utlizing some promising technologies, such as spectrum sensing and OFDM, and is proposed by us in recent years) design but also to the verification and performance evaluation of other maritime wireless communication systems. The statistical properties of S2S fading channels are either quit different from the terrestrial-based mobile communication channels or typical fixed-to-mobile maritime radio channels, thereby requiring new methods for their simulation. This paper for the first time proposes a two-dimensional non-isotropic scttering statistical model, which adopts sum-of-sinusoids and two-ring concepts, to simulate the S2S local environment and especially for Rayleigh fading. Moreover, the theoretical statistical properties for the non-isotropic scttering are derived. The auto-correlation and cross-correlation functions, and the probability density function of the new model have been compared to the desired ones. In addition, this model is also a generalized tool which can simulate the isotropic and nonisotropic maritime scttering channels.