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Safety Assessment of Questionable Food Additives in the Halal Food Certification: A Review

Food additive demand was increased due to the higher need for long-lasting and ready-to-eat food. Some food ingredients are concerned about their halal status due to the source of ingredients and technology processes. Halal is not only related to the religious motif but also the food’s integrity. This research aims to describe the scientific relevance of some questionable food additives in halal food certification in HFFIA (Halal Feed and Food Inspection Authority). The ingredients of food that have unclear halal status were subjected in this study. Literature reviews from some scientific sources for relevant papers in English were used to understand the suspected food additive. Food safety is included of certification process; it is essential for certificate application and verification procedures requirement. Food additives are used at food industry to enhance food quality. Some food additives have questionable halal status because of their principal ingredients. According to this study, those food additives were found in the screening process. The plant-based ingredients are good alternatives to ensure the halal status of those food additives. Also, the use of raw materials and processing aids from halal-approved origins and suitable processing technologies will provide the halal status and give the trustworthy among consumers. This review may serve as a basis for using food additives considering halal not only for further research but also for food industry.
Development of an algorithm for solving the problem of optimal control on a finite interval for a nonlinear system of a three-sector economic cluster

The problem of optimal control over a finite time interval for a mathematical model of a three-sector economic cluster is posed. The economic system is reduced by means of transformations to the optimal control problem for one class of nonlinear systems with coefficients depending on the state of the control object. Two optimal control problems for one class of nonlinear systems with and without control constraints are considered. The nonlinear objective functional in these problems depends on the control and state of the object. Then, using the results of solving optimal control problems on a finite interval, an algorithm for solving the problem for a nonlinear system of a three-sector economic cluster is developed. A nonlinear control based on the feedback principle using Lagrange multipliers of a special kind is found. The results obtained for nonlinear systems are used to construct the control parameters of a mathematical model of a three-sector economic cluster at a finite time interval with a given functional and various initial conditions. The results of the system state calculation are shown in the figures, the optimal controls satisfy the given constraints. The optimal distribution of labor and investment resources for a three-sector economic cluster is determined. They ensure that the system is brought into an equilibrium state and satisfy balance ratios. These results are useful for practice and are important because there are a number of optimal control problems when it is necessary to transfer a system from an initial state to a desired final state for a given time interval. Such problems often arise for an economic system when a certain level of development is required.
Outcomes of Continuous Enteral Vancomycin Infusion in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Novel Treatment Modality for Severe Clostridium Difficile Colitis

Background and objective Severe Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI)-related colitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Current guidelines recommend oral vancomycin plus intravenous metronidazole as the first-line treatment and early total colectomy in case of medication failure. In critically ill patients at high surgical risk and with multiple comorbidities, loop ileostomy creation and enteral vancomycin infusion have been employed albeit with limited success. We hypothesized that continuous enteral vancomycin (CEV) infusion via a postpyloric feeding tube would provide a less invasive, efficacious, and safer route to treat high surgical risk patients. Methods All adult (>18 years) non-pregnant patients admitted to the ICU for severe CDI from October 2012 to October 2016 and received CEV after the failure of conventional therapy were included. Vancomycin was prepared as a 1-2-mg/ml enteral solution and run continuously through a feeding pump at 42 ml/hour via a post-pyloric feeding tube. The primary efficacy endpoint was clinical improvement defined as (a) decrease in stool output, (b) decreased vasopressor requirement, or (c) improved leukocytosis, and the secondary endpoint was treatment failure defined as the need for total colectomy or death due to severe CDI. Results Our cohort comprised 11 patients in total. The median age of the participants was 64 years, and there were more females (67%) than males (36%). Clinical improvement was seen in seven patients (63%); treatment failure documented as the need for total colectomy was observed in two patients (18%), and death attributable to CDI occurred in three patients (27%). Conclusion CEV resulted in clinical improvement in most patients with severe CDI who were at high surgical risk. Sustained intestinal vancomycin delivery may increase luminal concentration and bactericidal effect. The use of a feeding tube and pump provides an effective and less invasive route of vancomycin delivery in critically ill patients.
An Immersion into the Dynamic Capability Model of Innovation: An Empirical Test Involving E-Entrepreneurs

E-businesses are especially prone to rapid, drastic changes and innovations.Entrepreneurs' innovative capabilities come from their ability to create, deploy, integrate, and reconfigure organizationally embedded and rent-generating resources.Three capabilities--functional, integrative, and innovative--are addressed in this study, which seeks to determine the factors that affect a firm's integrative and innovative capabilities. The data sample included 120 entrepreneurs of e-commerce companies who were randomly sampled by the Internet sector of the CorpTech Company Profiles Database via online questionnaires.Both zero-order correlations and mediated regression were used to analyze the data.The findings indicated that the development of a technology infrastructure is important prior to the creation of innovations related to new products and services.Available resources and capabilities are significant but only to an extent.Further, an organization's integrative abilities are essential to innovation, while functional capabilities indirectly affect innovation via integrative capabilities. (AKP)
Acquisitions of Dynamic Tactual Images for Handling Objects

This paper focuses on acquisition methods for the contact force distributions acting on the high-resolution tactile sensors during the object handlings. The prototypes of tactile sensors equipped on the fingers are realized by a method of the light conductive plate, which is made close contact with a sensing surface consisting of soft sensing materials. As an object comes in contact with the tactile sensors on the parallel fingers by grasping it, contact patterns on the tactile sensors are taken as tactual images by CCD camera, which is set up at the light conductive plate underneath. Acquisitions of the tactual images by the tactile sensors can be carried out dynamically for the grasped object at pseudo video rate. For grasping a square pillar, as external forces are applied on the end of the object, tactual images through the tactile sensors are taken at the rate of 200 [ms] and its force vectors acting on the finger are induced. Orientations of the object like a stick are discriminated on the tactile sensors from the momentum of the displacement distribution. Finally, Gaussian curvature and mean curvature of the fundamental local shapes of the objects are estimated from the tactual images.
Westward‐Propagating Moisture Mode Over the Tropical Western Hemisphere

A westward‐propagating Rossby‐like wave signal is found to explain a large fraction of the intraseasonal variance in cloud brightness over the Western Hemisphere. A series of diagnostic criteria suggest that this wave is a moisture mode: its moisture anomalies dominate the distribution of moist static energy (MSE) and are in phase with the precipitation anomalies; and the thermodynamic equation obeys the weak temperature gradient approximation. The wave propagates westward due to zonal moisture advection by the mean flow and is maintained by radiative heating and meridional moisture advection. These properties compare favorably with the westward propagating Rossby mode in an equatorial beta‐plane model with prognostic moisture, mean meridional moisture gradient, and mean zonal wind. These results underscore the importance of water vapor in the dynamics of slowly evolving tropical systems, and the limitations of dry shallow water theory that rely on a “reduced equivalent depth” to represent moist dynamics.
HOTAIR and THRIL Long Non Coding RNAs and Their Target Genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

Background Rheumatoid arthtritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by irreversible joint damage and deformity. The aim of this study is to investigate THRIL and HOTAIR serum expression and their target genes in Egyptian RA patients and to evaluate their relationship to the clinico-pathological data. Methods The present study included fifty-two RA patients and fifty-six healthy controls. RA patients were classified according to DAS28 score. All subjects were subjected to full history taking and clinical examination. Quantitative real time PCR was done to estimate the expression levels of serum THRIL and HOTAIR as well as their target genes tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) were estimated by ELISA techniques. Results Results revealed that both THRIL and HOTAIR were statistically over expressed in RA patients compared to healthy group with p-value< 0.05. Results showed as well that the target genes for those long-non coding RNAs, TNF-α and MMP-2, were also significantly higher in RA patients compared to healthy controls. Conclusion Both THRIL and HOTAIR associated with their target genes, can be considered as diagnostic markers for RA.
Analyses of the Expanded EPA/ASCE International BMP Database and Potential Implications for BMP Design

The US EPA/ASCE National Stormwater BMP Database has grown significantly since the first evaluation of BMP performance data in the database was completed in 2000. The project team has conducted a limited re-evaluation of the data contained in the database to assess the overall performance of BMPs as well as compare BMP design attributes to performance. The evaluations have included the assessment of various BMP types as categorized in the database with regards to their ability to reduce runoff volumes as well as the effluent quality they can achieve. It is apparent that certain BMP types can reduce the volumes of runoff through soil soaking and resulting evapotranspiration and/or infiltration as opposed to BMPs that are more “sealed,” such as wet ponds, wetlands, vaults and hydrodynamic devices. Runoff reductions contribute to pollutant loadings reductions as does improved effluent quality. On average, dry detention basins were found to reduce runoff volumes by an average of 30 percent (comparison of inflow to outflow), while biofilters reduced volumes by almost 40 percent. As expected, wet ponds, wetlands, hydrodynamic devices, and retention ponds show little or no runoff volume reductions. BMP types vary with regards to effluent quality that is achieved. BMPs such as wet ponds and wetlands appear to achieve lower concentrations in effluent quality than other BMPs such as detention ponds (dry) and hydrodynamic devices for some parameters. These differences vary with pollutant type. Finally, analyses of BMP design vs. performance are beginning to result in statistically valid results. For example, a relationship (ratio) between the treatment volume of retention ponds (wet ponds) vs. the average size measured storm event volume monitored has been established, showing that those with a ratio of 1 or more have been observed to achieve better effluent quality. Based upon these findings, this paper discusses potential BMP selection, design, and BMP design standards implications. A set of potential recommendations for how communities develop and specify BMP requirements such that more local goals for improved water quality is discussed.
An automatic system for the detection of dairy cows lying behaviour in free-stall barns

In this paper, a method for the automatic detection of dairy cow lying behaviour in free-stall barns is proposed. A computer visionbased system (CVBS) composed of a video-recording system and a cow lying behaviour detector based on the Viola Jones algorithm was developed. The CVBS performance was tested in a head-to-head free stall barn. Two classifiers were implemented in the software component of the CVBS to obtain the cow lying behaviour detector. The CVBS was validated by comparing its detection results with those generated from visual recognition. This comparison allowed the following accuracy indices to be calculated: the branching factor (BF), the miss factor (MF), the sensitivity, and the quality percentage (QP). The MF value of approximately 0.09 showed that the CVBS missed one cow every 11 well detected cows. Conversely, the BF value of approximately 0.08 indicated that one false positive was detected every 13 well detected cows. The high value of approximately 0.92 obtained for the sensitivity index and that obtained for QP of about 0.85 revealed the ability of the proposed system to detect cows lying in the stalls.
Correction: Protected lignin biorefining through cyclic extraction: gaining fundamental insights into the tuneable properties of lignin by chemometrics

Correction for ‘Protected lignin biorefining through cyclic extraction: gaining fundamental insights into the tuneable properties of lignin by chemometrics’ by Maria Karlsson et al., Green Chem., 2022, 24, 1211–1223, DOI: 10.1039/D1GC04171A.
Economic Benefits Arising from Use of Water Sensitive Urban Development Source Control Measures

The economic benefits of implementing Water Sensitive Urban Development source control measures are evaluated for two case studies. The Lower Hunter and Central Coast water supply networks in New South Wales, Australia have been investigated using a systems approach for different levels of implementation of source control measures including rainwater tanks. Use of rainwater tanks to supplement mains water supply for toilet, hot water and outdoor uses can reduce annual regional water demand by up to 24,700 ML, delay construction of new water supply headworks infrastructure by up to 38 years and, in some cases, eliminate the need for construction of new water supply infrastructure resulting in economic benefits to the community of up to $6B during the next 100 years.
Media Branding and Brand Management: Promotion Strategies of Ukrainian National TV Channels during COVID-19 Pandemic

The research explores the Ukrainian TV market, where major TV channels are owned by the four large media groups and are marked by peculiar branding and promotional activities. It is their branding and promotion strategies during the coronavirus pandemic that the article focuses on. To achieve this, the authors employ a systematic analysis to a sample of the leading Ukrainian channels’ broadcasting as well as to examine, in particular, their branded programs and their extensions on digital platforms launched by the media channels in order to facilitate their communication with audiences. The research reveals similarities in the channels’ promotion activities and practices of branding, common to TV industry in general. These include integrated marketing activities and branding strategies such as audience-oriented content, cross/self-promotion, new value chains, communicative engagement, sponsorships/partnerships and public relations. Received: 30 November 2021 / Accepted: 3 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Rapid transition of traditionally hands-on labs to online instruction in engineering courses

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic forced universities to suspend face-to-face instruction, prompting a rapid transition to online education. As many lab courses transitioned online, this provided a rare window of opportunity to learn about the challenges and affordances that the online lab experiences created for students and instructors. We present results from exploratory educational research that investigated student motivation and self-regulated learning in the online lab environment. We consider two student factors: motivation and self-regulation. The instrument is administered to students (n = 121) at the beginning of the semester and statistically analysed for comparisons between different demographic groups. The results indicated students' major was the only distinguishing factor for their motivation and self-regulation. Students' unfamiliarity with online labs or uncertainty about what to expect in the course contributed to the lower levels of self-regulation. The lack of significant differences between various subgroups was not surprising, as we posit many students entered the virtual lab environment with the same level of online lab experience. We conducted interviews among these respondents to explore the factors in greater detail. Using latent Dirichlet allocation, three main topics that emerged: (1) Learning Compatibility, (2) Questions and Inquiry, and (3) Planning and Coordination.
Preliminary Study on Textile Humidity Sensors

Determination of relative and absolute humidity is essential for industrious, in-home, healthcare and a number of other applications. Although there is a large variety of commercial sensors and advanced R&D developments, some specific applications require solutions that are flexible, relatively low-cost, simple in production, reliable and cover large areas. Some innovative solutions are brought by smart textiles - the field with great potential in areas facing challenging requirements and combine different disciplines and technologies. Smart textiles have already convinced in their potentials for sensor development and opportunity of bringing improvements to different aspects in construction, operation, physical or other properties. This report presents a preliminary study on the concept of a textile humidity sensor, its design and development issues cohered with particularities of further applications. Several designs of the sensor have been implemented by embroidery on a textile substrate using conductive yarns. In order to achieve efficient operation of the sensor with available materials and technologies, investigations on the choice of the appropriate design of the prototype including the specific pattern for the capacitor embroidery, yarns and substrate materials, have been performed and solutions for improving the initial prototype of the sensor are suggested.
Comparison of optimized settings for cryogenic-treated and normal D-3 steel on WEDM using grey relational theory

Cryo process is the process of treating work-pieces to cryogenic temperatures (i.e. −184 ℃) to remove residual stresses and improve wear resistance of steels. It improves the surface properties of the materials. Aerospace and tool industries use this treatment to enhance the dimensional stability and wear resistance. In this research paper, a comparison has been presented for normal and cryogenic-treated high carbon high chromium cold alloy tool (D-3) steel. The response variables namely cutting rate, metal removal rate, and surface roughness are considered for experimentations and six input process parameters like pulse width, time between two pulses, servo reference mean voltage, short pulse time, maximum feed rate, and wire mechanical tension were used for optimization on wire electric discharge machine. Grey relational analysis has been applied to calculate the grey relational coefficients and grey relational grade. ANOVA is also performed to know the significant factors for multi-response optimization.
HUBUNGAN KOMUNIKASI INTERNAL ORGANISASI DENGAN KEEFEKTIFAN KERJA GURU DAN KARYAWAN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NEGERI (SMKN) 2 TRENGGALEK

ABSTRAK Komunikasi merupakan kegiatan manusia paling penting dalam kehidupan berorganisasi. Sedangkan komunikasi internal merupakan komunikasi yang terjadi dalam lingkungan kantor atau organisasi. Komunikasi internal sangat berperan penting terhadap kemajuan organisasi. Di SMKN 2 Trenggalek, komunikasi internal yang terjadi antara kepala sekolah selaku pimpinan tertinggi terhadap bawahannya, utamanya terhadap karyawan sekolah sudah cukup baik, namun masih menggunakan komunikasi dalam bentuk perintah yang bersifat kondisional untuk menyelesaikan tugas karyawan. Sehingga seringkali pimpinan harus mengulang-ulang memberikan perintah tersebut. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif-kuantitatif dengan komunikasi internal sebagai variabel (X) dan efektivitas kerja sebagai variabel (Y). Pengumpulan data menggunakan angket. Variabel Jumlah responden adalah 15 orang karyawan SMKN 2 Trenggalek. Sedangkan analisis datanya menggunakan persentase dan korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai korelasi antar dua variabel sebesar 0,690. Dari nilai besaran korelasi tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa korelasi antara komunikasi internal (X) dengan efektivitas kerja (Y) berada dalam kategori “kuat”. Kata kunci: Komunikasi Internal, Efektivitas Kerja