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The performance of Dutch train drivers based on the impact of the presence of a second person in the cab

Insufficient attention allocation of train drivers towards the driving task impairs the driving performance and increases the risk of signals passed at danger. This pilot study explores the performance and attention allocation of train drivers based on the impact of the behaviour of another person present in the driver’s cab. A method that uses a train simulator has been developed to assess the attention allocation and task performance for routes with different complexity levels and for conditions when train drivers were driving alone, with a person present who was considerate of the driving task or with a person who was not. The presence of a non-considerate person in the cabin has a negative impact on the driving performance; tasks were completed successfully more often when driving alone. Train drivers interrupted conversations more often to focus on driving on routes with high complexity, which indicates that conversations increased the workload. An increase in the conversation frequency had a negative impact on the accuracy of speed monitoring. Participants indicated that the driving performance improved as a result of participating in the experiment on the awareness of the impact of another person’s presence in the cab. It is anticipated that the findings of this pilot study and further works will provide more understanding about the factors that are important to the performance of train drivers and the improvement of railway safety.
Smart CardioWatch System for Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Who Live Alone

The widespread use of smartwatches has increased their specific and complementary activities in the health sector for patient’s prognosis. In this study, we propose a framework referred to as smart forecasting CardioWatch (SCW) to measure the heart-rate variation (HRV) for patients with myocardial infarction (MI) who live alone or are outside their homes. In this study, HRV is used as a vital alarming sign for patients with MI. The performance of the proposed framework is measured using machine learning and deep learning techniques, namely, support vector machine, logistic regression, and decision-tree classification techniques. The results indicated that the analysis of heart rate can help health services that are located remotely from the patient to render timely emergency health care. Further, taking more cardiac parameters into account can lead to more accurate results. On the basis of our findings, we recommend the development of health-related software to aid researchers to develop frameworks, such as SCW, for effective provision of emergency health.
A Image Based Approch to Compressive Distributed System Monitoring

— Federated computing infrastructures have become the important for many real-world systems like cloud computing infrastructures, enterprise data centers, web service composition ,workflow management, and huge data processing systems . distributed quality sensitive application need up-to-date dynamic information about all nodes in the hosting infrastructures. But, it is a difficult task to provide, scalable, full-coverage, fine-grained and failure-resilient monitoring for large scale hosting infrastructure . This paper present Resilient self-Compressive Monitoring (RCM) system for large scale hosting infrastructures. RCM provide scalable distributed monitoring by performing online data compression to reduce remote data collection cost. RCM provides failure resilient monitoring to achieve robust monitoring for dynamic distributed systems where host and network failures are common. RCM can achieve higher compression ratio with a very less overhead than the existing approaches
Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Mobilization with Rolling Devices Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching for Increasing Hamstring Muscle Flexibility in College-Aged Athletic Population

Background and purpose: Foam rolling is a commonly used technique for increasing soft tissue extensibility especially after injury, but little research exists to showcase its effectiveness to date. The purpose of this article was to assess the effect of soft tissue mobilization with roller devices compared to PNF stretching on hamstring muscle flexibility. Methods: A literature search of Medline and Cinahl Plus was conducted to identify potential studies (published through October 2014). Findings: 12 articles met inclusion criteria (4 related to soft tissue mobilization with roller devices, 8 related to PNF stretching). No studies provided a direct comparison of soft tissue mobilization with roller devices and PNF stretching. All 8 studies related to PNF stretching report significant improvement in hamstring flexibility following intervention. 3 of 4 studies related to soft tissue mobilization with roller devices reported hamstring flexibility improvement. Clinical relevance: Soft tissue mobilization with roller devices and PNF stretching are both common techniques in physical therapy practice. Physical therapists should be familiar with expected outcomes and supporting evidence regarding these interventions as many patients require improved flexibility.
Innovative underground distribution cabinet for low-voltage network

In order to respond to political constrains in the city of Lisbon, EDP Distribuição has developed an underground distribution cabinet prototype, made in Portugal. This paper addresses the issue by exposing the problem and presenting the solution developed. This article starts with a contextualization of the current paradigm and the problem identification, followed by the study and development process of the solution. At the end of the paper it is presented the analysis of the prototype’s installation and operation. The solution proposed mitigate the problem and prove the concept, resulting in a viable alternative for low voltage networks in urban city centers.
criteria of high risk for development of in pts and may substantiate early aggressive prevention of complications in surgical patients to decrease The effects of wiping body nursing on the autonomic nervous function

of changing patient’s position. On the there conclude that thermal stimula- tion like increases parasympathetic nerve activity, we need to analyze the influence of foot bath. Conclusion(s): We investigated the influence of the autonomic nervous system before and after wiping body nursing in 13 patients in our ICU. The data indicates that wiping body nursing increases the sympathetic nerve function. were 48 hours after burn injury and whole blood was collected; specimens of spleen, kidney and bowel were excised. Apoptosis and TREM-1 expression on circulating blood cells were measured. Cytokine production such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF α ), interleukin IL-10, IL-17 and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ ), was evaluated by isolated and stimulated splenocytes. Results: Production of IL-17 from splenocytes of mice group D was enhanced. No effect was shown by burn injury on the production of IL-10 and of IFN γ . Considerable effects were shown on the apoptosis of circulating lym-phocytes and of spleen cells. The apoptotic rates varied between groups and also evolved after 24 and 48 hours. To examine the origin of this differential response, quantitative bacterial cultures of liver, lung and kidney were made but no differences were observed compared with sham-operated animals.
A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene in Turkish Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

A B S T R A C T Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate both the frequency of Asn680Ser polymorphism of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) and whether this polymorphism is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a Turkish population. Patients and Methods: 100 patients with PCOS and 100 controls were recruited from Eastern Turkey. Venous blood samples were obtained for genetic study, hormone profile, glucose and insulin assays. Asn680Ser polymorphism of FSHR was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and direct DNA sequencing. Two groups were compared for body mass index (BMI), modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, insulin resistance, hormone and lipid status. Then, all patients were divided into subgroups for genotypes of FSHR polymorphism. These subgroups were also compared for these mentioned parameters. Results: The difference between women with PCOS and controls in allelic frequencies for Asn680Ser polymorphism of FSHR were not significant. When this single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at codon 680 was separately analyzed, no significant difference was found in the genotype frequency among the Asn680Asn, Asn680Ser, andSer680Ser subgroups. There were no significant differences in BMI, mFG score, levels of fasting glucose and fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, and also levels of FSH, luteinizing hormone, estradiol, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, total testosterone among the PCOS patients carrying different genotypes of Asn680Ser polymorphism Conclusion: there is no association between Asn680Ser polymorphism of FSHR and PCOS in Turkish women from eastern provinces of Turkey. In addition, this SNP seems not to be associated with BMI, IR and PCOS-associated endocrine hormones.
Modelling Zonal Pricing Design under Uncertainty in Electricity Markets

In deregulated electricity markets with zonal pricing the market is partitioned into a number of zones, each of which is assigned a market price to which market participants react at any given point in time . We discuss the problem of designing such zones for a market subject to uncertainty. A two-stage stochastic program is presented and its complexity is discussed. In particular, we show that, when the stochastic parameters are independently distributed, the problem is #P-hard. Furthermore, the stochastic program contains integer variables. Hence, the problem is potentially diﬃcult to solve. This motivates a Dantzig-Wolfe reformulation of the problem based on scenario decomposition, as we conjecture that for large instances decomposing the problem will lead to more eﬃcient solution procedures. Finally, we present a formulation ensuring spatially contiguous zones.
Eﬀect of carbon starvation on p -nitrophenol degradation by a Moraxella strain in buﬀer and river water

This study examines the eﬀect of carbon starvation on the ability of a Moraxella sp. strain to degrade p -nitrophenol (PNP). Carbon starvation for 24 h decreased the induction time for p -nitrophenol degradation by the bacterium in a minimal salt medium from 6 to 1 h but it did not completely eliminate the induction time. Moraxella cells with 2-day carbon starvation had an induction time of 3 h and the induction time of the 3-day starved cells was 6 h. A 100% increase in density of the non-starved cells did not aﬀect the induction time for p -nitrophenol degradation by the bacterium, indicating that the initial increase in cell density of the carbon-starved culture did not cause the faster onset of p -nitrophenol degradation. However, the initial uptake of p -nitrophenol of the 1-day carbon-starved Moraxella cells was 3-fold higher than the non-starved cells. A green ﬂuorescent protein gene ( gfp )-labelled Moraxella (M6 strain) was constructed to examine the survival of and p -nitrophenol degradation by the bacterium in non-sterile river water samples. Similar p -nitrophenol degradation behaviour was observed in the river water samples inoculated with the M6 cells. The time needed for complete degradation of p -nitrophenol by the non-starved M6 was 19–27 and 33 h in samples spiked with 80, 200 and 360 l M p -nitrophenol, respectively. However, the 1-day carbon-starved inocula required about 16 h to degrade the p -nitrophenol completely regardless of its concentration in the water samples. Survival of the carbon-starved and non-starved M6 was not signiﬁcantly diﬀerent from each other in the river water regardless of the p -nitrophenol concentration. In the absence of p nitrophenol, the inoculum density decreased continuously. At 200 and 360 l M p -nitrophenol, the cell densities of M6 increased in the ﬁrst two days of incubation and declined steadily afterward.
History and perspective of herbicide use in Australia and New Zealand

: Farming began in Australia and New Zealand after the arrival of European settlers, who brought with them many of the weeds that later infested their cropping systems. Herbicides have since become the dominant form of weed control in both countries. Early active ingredients, such as 2,4-D, were unable to control all types of weeds, sparking the development of many other herbicides with different modes of action. While most of the land in these countries is used for pasture, many crops are also grown, with an emphasis on grains, including wheat, barley, and oats, as well as horticultural crops in New Zealand such as wine grapes, kiwifruit, and apples. An overreliance on herbicide use due to their high level of effectiveness for weed control has led to the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds, with some weed populations developing resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action. Integrated weed management practices have been adopted by many farmers to reduce the reliance on herbicides, although widespread uptake is yet to occur. These practices use non-chemical methods in combination with herbicides to deal with hard-to-control and herbicide-resistant populations, as well as reduce the risk of resistance development. In addition to resistance, other concerns surrounding herbicide use also exist, such as the impact of herbicides on human health and the environment. This review summarizes the history of herbicides in Australia and New Zealand and discusses the issues surrounding their use as well as potential future directions for sustainable weed control.
Model Vein Thombosis Resolution in a Mouse Targeted Deletion of CCR2 Impairs Deep

CCR2 is required for monocyte recruitment in many inﬂammatory processes, as well as conferring Th1 lymphokine responses. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) resolution represents a speciﬁc inﬂammatory response whereby the thrombus must be dissolved for restoration of blood ﬂow. Using a stasis model of DVT in the mouse, we investigated the role of CCR2 on DVT resolution. Genetic deletion of CCR2 (CCR2 (cid:1) / (cid:1) ) was associated with larger thrombi at early and later time points, increased thrombus collagen, fewer thrombus monocytes (F4/80), and signiﬁcantly impaired neovascularization. IL-2 and IFN- (cid:2) were signiﬁcantly reduced in early CCR2 (cid:1) / (cid:1) thrombi, whereas MCP-1 was signiﬁcantly increased, and Th2 lymphokines were unaffected. Supplementation of CCR2 (cid:1) / (cid:1) mice with IFN- (cid:2) normalized early thrombus resolution without increasing monocyte inﬂux. Neither Ab depletion of IFN- (cid:2) nor genetic deletion of IFN- (cid:2) impaired early DVT resolution. Early ﬁbrinolysis was not impaired in CCR2 (cid:1) / (cid:1) mice, but a signiﬁcant reduction in both matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 activity was observed. However, only MMP-9 activity was restored with administration of IFN- (cid:2) . We conclude
Synthesis and application of new nanostructured materials for the degradation of organic pollutants from municipal landfill leachate

: The photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutically active compounds, persistent contaminants in aquatic media, based on advanced oxidation processes was the subject of investigation. The study evaluates application of three different nanopowder mixtures (ZnO/SnO 2 , ZnO/TiO 2 and ZnO/In 2 O 3 ) for decomposition of diclofenac, naproxen, ibuprofen and ketoprofen, some of frequently detected pharmaceuticals in wastewaters and landfill leachates. The phase morphology, composition, specific surface area, crystalline structure and optical properties of the newly synthesized nanopowders, prepared by three step mechanochemical solid-state treatment, were characterized in detail. Effects of optimization parameters on degradation rate were examined and a set of experiments were performed in order to investigate influence of catalyst concentration (0.10–0.60 mg mL -1 ), pH values of ambience (5-9) and initial concentration of pharmaceutics (0.002–0.010mg mL -1 ) for this purpose.
Multi-objective Design Method for Hybrid Active Power Filter

Abstract In this paper, a multi-objective optimal design for transformerless hybrid active power filter (HAPF) is proposed. The interactions between the active and passive circuits is analyzed, and by taking the interactions into consideration, a three-dimensional objective problem comprising of performance, efficiency and cost of HAPF system is formulated. To deal with the multiple constraints and the strong coupling characteristics of the optimization model, a novel constraint processing mechanism based on distance measurement and adaptive penalty function is presented. In order to improve the diversity of optimal solution and the local searching ability of the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, a chaotic mutation operator based on multistage neighborhood is proposed. The simulation results show that the optimums near the ordinate origin of the three-dimension space make better tradeoff among the performance, efficiency and cost of HAPF, and the experimental results of transformerless HAPF verify the effectiveness of the method for multi-objective optimization and design.
IAJPS 2021 , 08 ( 06 ) , 117-125

The present paper reviews various studies envisaging the role of homoeopathy as an immune modulator. Homeopathic medicine and immunology both are conceptually linked. Homoeopathy is evidentially suggestive of beneficial in boosting the immunological responses in conditions from allergies to neoplasms. Homoeopathic treatment suggest to have stimulatory and co-stimulatory effects in immunological processes including hematological parameters like total and differential leukocyte count proliferation, hemoglobin count with hematopoietic parameters like bone marrow cellularity, inflammatory processes, CRP value, phagocytosis, fibrosis, CD4+ & CD8+ count along with boost in immunoglobulin titers. Various research experiments suggest homoeopathic immunotherapies to have an immune modulatory effect of endogenous substances like thymulin, cytokines, histamines, and immunoglobulins (endoisotherapy). Also homoeopathic preparations from common allergens, agents causing influenza, Leptospirosis, Tuberculosis, Vibrio parahemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus, cancer cells have been observed to be effective in generating an Immune modulating response. Homoeopathic medicines causes immune modulating changes through gene expression modulation, stimulation of macrophages, chemotaxis of polymorph nuclear cells and production of cytokines.
NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AS A METHOD TO MONITOR WATER AND POLYPHENOL CONTENT OF ROSE LEAVES DURING THEIR DRYING

: This work aims to study the impact of the drying process on the polyphenol content of rose leaves. A method of polyphenol content measurement using Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy is presented. This rapid, non-destructive and non-polluting analyze method is based on the Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression with the Folin-Ciocalteu analyze as a reference method. First results of monitoring water and polyphenol contents of rose leaves during their drying let foresee that higher temperatures could lead to a higher polyphenol content loss.
The Mechanism of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Reverse Transcriptase-catalyzed Strand Transfer from Internal Regions of Heteropolymeric RNA Templates*

The mechanism of human immunodeficiency virus reverse transcriptase-catalyzed strand transfer synthesis (Le. switching of the primer to a new template) from internal regions of natural sequence RNA was investigated. The system consisted of a 142-nucleotide RNA template (donor) primed with a specific 20-nu-cleotide DNA oligonucleotide used to initiate synthesis. DNA oligonucleotides with homology to internal regions of the donor were used as acceptor templates. In reactions performed in the absence of acceptor template, a prominent DNA synthesis product 76 nucleo- tides in length resulting from pausing DNA synthesis within the homology zone was observed. Prominent donor RNA degradation products of 47 or 54 nucleotides were also observed, in reactions with 80 or 160 mM KCl, respectively. The lengths indicated a potential 13- or 20-nucleotide long, respectively, complemen- tary region between the DNA and RNAs. The 64-, but not the 47-, nucleotide RNA was susceptible to Esche- richia coli RNase H, indicating that the DNA was annealed only to the 54-mer. When acceptor was added, a portion of the 76-nucleotide DNA was chased into transfer product at both salt concentrations, and a portion of the 64-mer RNA became resistant to E. coli RNase H. Evidently, this donor RNA was annealed to the 76-nucleotide long DNA but could be actively displaced by the acceptor. Overall,
Stem Cell Culture System Simulating Continuous Fluctuating Pressure in vivo

In order to improve the survival rate of stem cells in therapy after large-scale culture and transplantation into patients, a stem cell culture system simulating continuous fluctuating pressure in vivo was proposed in this paper. The system analogs the human pulse signals by regularly regulating the internal pressure. It provides blood pressure training for the large-scale culture of stem cells in vitro, which can improve the survival rate after stem cell transplantation, so as to elevate the success rate of cell therapy, and finally provide direction for the development of new culture instrument.
Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University Joint topic modeling for event summarization across news and Joint topic modeling for event summarization across news and social media streams social media streams

Social media streams such as Twitter are regarded as faster ﬁrst-hand sources of information generated by massive users. The content diffused through this channel, although noisy, provides important complement and sometimes even a substitute to the traditional news media reporting. In this paper, we propose a novel unsupervised approach based on topic modeling to summarize trending subjects by jointly discovering the representative and complementary information from news and tweets. Our method captures the content that enriches the subject matter by reinforcing the identiﬁcation of complementary sentence-tweet pairs. To valuate the complementarity of a pair, we leverage topic modeling formalism by combining a two-dimensional topic-aspect model and a cross-collection approach in the multi-document summarization litera-ture. The ﬁnal summaries are generated by co-ranking the news sentences and tweets in both sides simultaneously. Experiments give promising results as compared to state-of-the-art baselines.
Proteome changes in sugar beet in response to Beet necrotic yellow vein virus Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology

Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) is a devastating sugar beet pathogen. Resistance is limited and resistance-breaking isolates are becoming problematic. Effective disease control strategies will come from a better understanding of disease and resistance. BNYVV-induced differential sugar beet protein expression was evaluated with multidimensional liquid chromatography. Of more than 1000 protein peaks detected in root extracts, 7.4 and 11% were affected by BNYVV in the resistant and susceptible genotypes, respectively. Using tandem MALDI-TOF-MS, 65 proteins were identiﬁed; differential expression of some was veriﬁed using RT-PCR. Proteomic data suggest involvement of systemic resistance components in Rz 1-mediated resistance and phytohormones in symptom development.