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Preventing and treating childhood overweight and obesity in children up to 5 years old: A systematic review by intervention setting

Abstract The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing worldwide with long‐term health consequences. Effective strategies to stem the rising childhood obesity rates are needed but systematic reviews of interventions have reported inconsistent effects. Evaluation of interventions could provide more practically relevant information when considered in the context of the setting in which the intervention was delivered. This systematic review has evaluated diet and physical activity interventions aimed at reducing obesity in children, from birth to 5 years old, by intervention setting. A systematic review of the literature, consistent with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, was performed. Three electronic databases were searched from 2010 up to December 2020 for randomised controlled trials aiming to prevent or treat childhood obesity in children up to 5 years old. The studies were stratified according to the setting in which the intervention was conducted. Twenty‐eight studies were identified and included interventions in childcare/school (n = 11), home (n = 5), community (n = 5), hospital (n = 4), e‐health (n = 2) and mixed (n = 1) settings. Thirteen (46%) interventions led to improvements in childhood obesity measures, including body mass index z‐score and body fat percentage, 12 of which included both parental/family‐based interventions in conjunction with modifying the child's diet and physical activity behaviours. Home‐based interventions were identified as the most effective setting as four out of five studies reported significant changes in the child's weight outcomes. Interventions conducted in the home setting and those which included parents/families were effective in preventing childhood obesity. These findings should be considered when developing optimal strategies for the prevention of childhood obesity.
The Effect of Context-Based Interventions at the Systems-Level on Participation of Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Abstract Aims To synthesize evidence on the impact of context-based interventions on the participation of children with disabilities in the community. Methods A systematic review was conducted using the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Guidelines for systematic reviews. Seven databases were searched; articles included were on children with developmental disabilities under the age of 19 years, describing systems-level, context-based interventions aimed to improve participation and Participation-related outcomes of the Family of Participation-related Constructs framework. Intervention characteristics were coded using the Community Wellbeing Framework (CWF). Results Eleven articles were included for knowledge synthesis. Four studies were level I, II, and III based on the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine hierarchy. All four showed that context-based interventions had a positive effect on participation and participation-related outcomes. All 11 studies had intervention properties that were coded to at least one domain on the CWF. Conclusion There is a scarcity of high-quality studies that focus on context-based interventions at the systems-level, as opposed to the individual-level. Albeit low-level quality, existing evidence emphasized the importance of using known facilitators to participation, such as staff training, peer mentorship, awareness-raising, and development of partnerships to change the system and promote participation.
Chryseobacterium indologenes Bacteraemia: A Potential Cause of Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis in a Full-term Baby.

Chryseobacterium indologenes is considered as an emerging pathogen known to cause pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis in children. It has been reported previously, mainly from the Indian subcontinent, as a rare cause of early-onset neonatal infection, mostly affecting preterm infants. We report the first case in the United Kingdom in which C. indologenes was isolated from the blood culture of a term infant who was clinically suspected of having early-onset neonatal sepsis. Our case had a good outcome, but mortality has been reported in published literature. A positive neonatal blood culture of C. indologenes should not automatically be considered as a contaminant; and a joint discussion between neonatologists and microbiologists should determine the appropriate management and antibiotic regimen. Key Words: Early-onset neonatal sepsis, Bacteremia, Chryseobacterium indologenes, Contaminant, Antibiotics.
Environmental management systems as a driver for sustainability: state of implementation, benefits and barriers in German construction companies

AbstractThe construction industry, as one of almost every economy’s major generators of environmental impact, can contribute in large measure to achieving the goals of sustainability. However, most publications in this field deal with sustainability with reference to selecting construction materials and improvements in the operating phase of buildings. When considering ecological sustainability the focus has to be extended from the finished building to the building process. Therefore the actors of the construction sector who are responsible for the production process have to be studied: the construction companies. The goal of this paper is to study the state of ecologically sustainable corporate business management in construction. The state of application of elements of environmental management systems (EMS) is used as an indicator of the current situation in German construction companies. EMS can help continuously to environmentally improve the operating processes of the firms. A broad survey about the .
Early Changes of Hamstrings Morphology and Contractile Properties during 10 d of Complete Inactivity

ABSTRACT Purpose The hamstrings (HS) muscle group plays a fundamental role in maintaining knee stability, thus contributing to the prevention and rehabilitation of lower limb musculoskeletal injuries. However, little is known about HS structural and functional adaptations after periods of prolonged inactivity. Our purpose was to investigate the HS morphological and contractile properties changes during 10 d of bed rest (BR). Methods Ten young healthy males underwent a 10-d BR. HS cross-sectional area (CSA) (at 30%, 50%, and 70% of femur length) and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) architecture were assessed by ultrasound imaging after 0 d (BR0), 2 d (BR2), 4 d (BR4), 6 d (BR6), and 10 d (BR10) of BR, whereas BFlh contractile properties (radial twitch displacement [Dm] and contraction time [Tc]) were evaluated at the same time points by tensiomyography. HS muscle volume was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging at BR0 and BR10. Results A reduction in muscle volume was observed in BFlh (P = 0.002; Δ = −3.53%), biceps femoris short head (P = 0.002; Δ = −3.54%), semitendinosus (P = 0.002; Δ = −2.63%), semimembranosus (P = 0.002; Δ = −2.01%), and HS pooled together (P < 0.001; Δ = −2.78%). Early changes in CSA were detected at 30% femur length already at BR6 for BFlh (P = 0.009; Δ = −2.66%) and biceps femoris short head (P = 0.049; Δ = −1.96%). We also found a reduction in fascicle length at BR6 (P = 0.035; Δ = −2.44%) and BR10 (P < 0.001; Δ = −2.84%). Dm and Tc increased at BR2 (P = 0.010; Δ = 30.0%) and B10 (P = 0.019; Δ = 19.7%), respectively. Conclusions Despite being a nonpostural muscle group, HS exhibited a moderate reduction in muscle dimensions in response to a short unloading period. Small changes in BFlh fascicle length were also observed, accompanied by alterations in BFLh contractile properties. These HS modifications should not be ignored from a clinical perspective.
Recent advances in metabolic engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum strains as potential platform microorganisms for biorefinery : Corynebacterium glutamicum strains as industrial microorganisms for biorefinery

The fermentative production of platform chemicals in biorefineries is a sustainable alternative to current petroleum-refining processes. Industrial microorganisms, such as Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Corynebacterium glutamicum, have been engineered as microbial cell factories that are able to utilize biomass for the production of value-added platform chemicals and polymers. Compared to E. coli and S. cerevisiae, C. glutamicum displays weak carbon catabolite repression and can co-utilize mixed sugars as carbon sources, without any significant
Développement de briques technologiques pour la co-intégration par l’épitaxie de transistors HEMTs AlGaN/GaN sur MOS silicium

The monolithic integration of heterogeneous devices and materials such as III-N compounds with silicon (Si) CMOS technology paves the way for new circuits applications and capabilities for both technologies. However, the heteroepitaxy of such materials on Si can be challenging due to very different lattice parameters and thermal expansion coefficients. In addition, contamination issues and thermal budget constraints on CMOS technology may prevent the use of standard process parameters and require various manufacturing trade-offs. In this context, we have investigated the integration of GaN-based high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) on Si substrates in view of the monolithic integration of GaN on CMOS circuits.
Synergies and trade-offs between OHS and productivity: An assessment method to support the design of new interventions

Although several studies asserted the economic value of OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) interventions, the expected return is hardly comparable with productivity related interventions. Therefore, Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) tend to favour productivity related interventions, trying to achieve a trade-off between OHS and productivity. The present study proposes a method for a better understanding of the multifaceted relationship between OHS and productivity, with the purpose of getting a more accurate estimation of potential trade-offs and synergies between the two dimensions, and of supporting management in the design of interventions. The method uses a selected set of leading and lagging performance indicators and a semi-quantitative assessment of the expected effects. The method has been refined and validated through case studies, and the results of the empirical work highlight the ability of the method of adding value to current practices, its high adaptability and scalability, and a reasonable implementation cost, and suggests the advantages further exploring a deeper integration between OHS and productivity. The papers were selected based on the relevance for the analysis relationship between OHS and productivity, with a focus on empirically validated studies that highlight the mechanisms generating synergies or trade-offs between OHS and productivity. Using these criteria, a selected number of papers were analysed and presented in the following sections. These studies have been classified into studies presenting a negative impact of OHS on productivity, studies presenting economies of scope, and studies analysing learning economies.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Although pharmaceutical pollution is a global environmental concern, much remains unknown about the transformation of pharmaceuticals in the wild and their effects on wildlife. In the environment, pharmaceuticals typically transform to some extent into different, structurally related compounds. Pharmaceutical transformation products resulting from exposure to sunlight (i.e., ultraviolet radiation) in surface waters are of particular concern; these products can be more hydrophobic, persistent, and toxic than their parent compounds. In the present study, naproxen, a widely used nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug, and its phototransformation products were studied to assess the overall persistence and photochemical fate of naproxen. Southern toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) larvae were used as model aquatic vertebrates to evaluate the acute toxicity of naproxen and its phototransformation products singly and in mixtures. The phototransformation products were observed to be more persistent and more toxic than naproxen itself. The slower phototransformation of the phototransformation products relative to naproxen suggests a greater potential to accumulate in the environment, particularly when naproxen is continually released. Mixtures of naproxen and its phototransformation products, in ratios observed during phototransformation, were more toxic than naproxen alone, as predicted by the model of concentration addition and the greater toxicity of the phototransformation products. Together, these results indicate that the ecological risk of naproxen may be underestimated by considering environmental levels of naproxen alone. Environ Toxicol Chem 2019;38:2008–2019. © 2019 SETAC
Analysis of a priority scheduling discipline with place reservation

We study the delay performance of a queue with a place reservation mechanism. The objective of this discipline is to provide a better quality of service to arriving packets that are delay-sensitive at the cost of allowing higher delays for the best-effort packets and was first proposed by Burakowski and Tarasiuk. In our model, we consider a discrete-time queue with arrivals of type 1 (delay-sensitive) and type 2 (best-effort). Whenever a packet of type 1 enters the queue, it takes the position of the reservation that was created there by a previous arrival of type 1 and creates a new reservation at the end of the queue. Type 2 arrivals always take place at the end of the queue in the usual way. We present the analysis of this model based on the use of generating functions and provide results for the mean value, variance and tail behaviour of the delay experienced by both the delay-sensitive and the best-effort traffic. For a specific example, we compare the delay performance of this Reservation mechanism to the performance of an Absolute Priority discipline on the one hand, and to the reference discipline FIFO (First-In First-Out) on the other.
Symmetric <math display="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"></math>-Designs and <math display="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"></math>-Difference Sets

In this paper, we introduce a method to construct 1 2 -designs, which are also known as partial geometric designs, by using subsets of certain finite groups. We introduce the concept of 1 2 -difference sets and investigate the existence and nonexistence of these structures. We also provide some nonexistence results on 1 2 -designs based on the fact that 1 1 2 -designs yield directed strongly regular graphs. C © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Combin. Designs 22: 252–269, 2014
Advances in In Situ Remediation Groundwater Restoration: Large-Scale Benefits of Small-Scale Processes NGWREF Assante and Farvolden of

Introduction The field of remediation hydrogeology has experienced a renaissance over the last few years as practitioners and researchers have re-examined solute transport processes within the context of groundwater remediation, particularly restoration of large groundwater plumes. This re-evaluation of long established theoretical concepts, supported by significant amounts of field data, tracer studies, and more precise field investigation techniques, has increased the overall understanding of contaminant fate and transport, and plume evolution. A new framework has emerged with the recognition that plume development and transport are mostly influenced by advection and diffusion, rather than advection and dispersion (Chapman and Parker 2005; Sale et al. 2008). The emergence of diffusion as a critical process was a radical concept for most practitioners as the majority of relevant textbooks and peer-reviewed publications always emphasized dispersion as a significant contributor to the behavior of contaminant plumes while stressing the insignificance of diffusion (Bear 1972; Freeze and Cherry 1979; Fetter 2001). Increased understanding of advection-diffusion effects has also driven a shift in the design and implementation of remediation systems, particularly the ones employing in situ technologies. Design strategies for reagent delivery, well spacing and estimation of reagent volumes have changed in comparison to the past design approaches. The advection-diffusion theory has also breathed new life into how we rely on pump and treat systems for groundwater restoration, particularly in large-plume cleanup where diffusive mass flux is increasingly important with scale. However, the importance of diffusion has also been used as evidence for the claims as to why we cannot remediate contaminated groundwater plumes to low cleanup standards. Reliance on the concept of back-diffusion has now become the basis for why it is impossible to reach low maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). In this column, we want to show evidence and observations counter to this pervasive pessimism, by proposing a new framework where diffusion can be a mechanism to rely upon for achieving successful restoration of groundwater plumes. We explore the importance of diffusion and introduce the concept of dual-directional diffusion with an understanding of the large-scale impacts of small-scale processes. The framework for this evaluation centers around trying to answer the following questions: How should we conceptualize diffusion at the site scale? When does diffusion limit reaching remediation end points? Are there aquifer structures where diffusion helps? How can we assess the effects of diffusion?
Transportation of children with bicycle seats, trailers, and other carriers: considerations for safety

With plans to increase cycling participation and the increase in use of child carriers and cargo bikes in Australia, there is a need for research to support evidence-based safety improvements for cyclists and their passengers. Currently, very little is known about the safety of the increasing yet vulnerable road user group: child passengers on bicycles. The purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the safety implications of transporting children by bicycle. This research is the first of its kind to explore issues relevant to child passenger safety in detail, including cycling behaviours when carrying children; safety concerns and the strategies used to mitigate them; factors contributing to crash and non-crash events; and injury characteristics including mechanisms, nature, and treatment. This study includes the analysis of hospital injury data, a detailed national survey of cyclists, and discussions with cycling stakeholders. Several recommendations for enhancing the safety of child passengers are discussed and an example of a resource to educate and inform those who are considering transporting their children by bicycle is provided.
Port Hamiltonian modeling of power networks

In this talk a full nonlinear model for the power network in port–Hamiltonian framework is derived to study its stability properties. For this we use the modularity approach i.e., we first derive the models of individual components in power network as port-Hamiltonian systems and then we combine all the component models using power-preserving interconnections to give a global port Hamiltonian model of the power network. In this way we obtain a structure-preserving disaggregated model that basically preserves the original topology of the network, which will subsequently pave the way for energy based analysis.
Can Machine Learning bring glory to a football team

Sports analytics in the past decade has grown to an extent more than ever. Analytics have visibly reshaped how sports are being played compared to the past. The evolution of technologies and the data collection technique improvement has enabled the video analysts to catch each and every movement and occurrences of the game. The project has handled a set of Spanish league data for Real Madrid football club for the last 15 years and the tactical datasets of the Real Madrid season 10-11 and season 15-16. With many of the past researches not considering the impact that a manger brought into his team and the fatigue of the players, this project will resolve the previously aroused doubts about trusting the work done. The techniques used for analysis purposes were decision trees and Anova.
Screening for Real Options “In” an Engineering System: A Step Towards Flexible System Development PART I: The Use of Coupled Design Matrices to Create an End-to-End Representation of a Complex Socio-Technical System

The goal of this research is to develop an analytical framework for screening for real options “in” an engineering system. Real options is defined in the finance literature as the right, but not the obligation, to take an action (e.g. deferring, expanding, contracting, or abandoning) at a predetermined cost and for a predetermined time. These are called "real options" because they pertain to physical or tangible assets, such as equipment, rather than financial instruments. Real options improve a system’s capability of undergoing classes of changes with relative ease. This property is often called “flexibility. ” Recently, the DoD has emphasized the need to develop flexible system in order to improve operational, technical, and programmatic effectiveness. The aim of this research is to apply real options thinking to weapon acquisitions in order to promote the ability of weapon system programs to deftly avoid downside consequences or exploit upside opportunities. The practice of real options in systems engineering is a nascent field of inquiry. One of the most significant challenges in applying real options to engineering systems is the problem of identifying the most efficacious points within the system to create options. In order to identify the points of interest, systems engineers require knowledge about the physical and non physical aspects of the system, insight into sources of change, and the ability to examine the dynamic behavior of the system. We propose a two-phase process to perform this analysis. The first
Formation keeping of unmanned ground vehicles

Controlling motions of an unmanned ground vehicle becomes more popular in real world practices. Its application is useful for household chores, military services, medical purposes, and industrial revolutions, etc. An analysis of motions by using the Fundamental Equations of Constrained Motion (FECM) is one effective tool to determine the motions. Its conceptualization is done in three-step procedure as follows: (I) Determining an unconstrained motion (II) Assigning constraint equations and (III) Computing a constrained motion. The equations of motion obtained are expressed as liner functions of acceleration. Then other kinematical information of the unmanned ground vehicles can be obtained by integration its acceleration. In this work, the FECM is used as a tool to analyze motions of a group of unmanned ground vehicles in various forms. The simulation results show that control forces obtained from the approach can regulate motions of unmanned ground vehicles to maneuver in desired formations.
Distributed H<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>infin;</sub> Filtering Over Infinite Horizon

Correspondence Wenjie Dong, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA. Email: dwj907@gmail.com Summary This paper studies distributed H2∕H∞ filtering problem with the aid of neighbors’ information. It is assumed that there are both bounded power uncertainty and stochastic white noise in the model of the considered system. A 2-step design approach is proposed to calculate the observer gain and the coupling gain in the proposed observers. In order to reduce the computation load of solving coupled matrix equations, a simplified design procedure is also proposed. Simulation of 2 examples shows the effectiveness of the proposed filter design procedure.