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Research on trustworthiness assessment technology of intelligent decision-making system

Increasingly complicated environment of intelligent decision-making system and the inherent unexplainable algorithm black-box problem in the decision-making process can easily result in a man-computer trust crisis and affect users' decision-making behavior. Therefore, investigating assessment method of trustworthiness of intelligent decision-making system is extremely urgent under sophisticated application scenarios and high-risk tasks. Targeting the difficulties of trustworthiness assessment of intelligent decision-making systems, an assessment method of the trustworthiness of intelligent decision-making system is proposed in this paper. The existing concept and connotation of artificial intelligence trustworthiness is analyzed to standardize the attribute requirements of trustworthiness of decision-making system combined with complex application scenarios. The index system of trustworthiness assessment of the intelligent decision-making system is constructed based on the analysis of the attribute requirements. According to assessment indices, the trustworthiness assessment method of the intelligent decision-making system is proposed. It provides an important theoretical and technical reference for realizing the cognition of trustworthiness degree of the intelligent decision-making system from a perceptual perspective to a rational perspective.
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF METALS

Metals are one of the most widely used types of engineering materials. Some of their properties, e.g. elastic constants, can be directly related to the nature of the metallic bonds between the atoms. On the other hand, macroand microstructural features of metals, such as point defects, dislocations, grain boundaries, and second phase particles, control their yield, flow, and fracture stress. Images of microstructural elements can be obtained by modern imaging techniques. Modern computer aided methods can be further used to obtain a quantitative description of these microstructures. These methods take advantage of the progress made in recent years in the field of image processing, mathematical morphology and quantitative stereology. Quantitative description of the microstructures are used for modeling processes taking place under the action of applied load at a given temperature and test (service) environment. These model considerations can be illustrated on the example of an austenitic stainless steel, which is an important material for power generating and chemical industry. Reports recently published also show that properties of materials can be significantly modified by the effect of free surface. Examples of such situations include environmental effect on the mechanical properties of materials. Data for an austenitic stainless steel is used to discuss contribution of the free surface to the mechanical properties of metals.
The interpretation of chemical epidemiology studies requires integration with experts on the nature of the reported adverse outcome and toxicologists

Chemical Epidemiology Studies (CES) can be both protective for humans of adverse health effects of chemicals as well as cause alarm leading to unwarranted remedial action and litigation. Inherent problems in conducting CES especially related to the study design goals and assessment of exposure are recognized. Many CES report adverse health outcomes at very low exposure levels implying that humans are uniquely or especially sensitive to the toxicity of these chemicals. Such unique sensitivity to humans would be especially important to scientists in human physiology, medical and toxicology communities. CES are currently appearing in the open literature more frequently and it is expected that they will be appearing even more frequently in the future especially if animal toxicity testing is reduced or eliminated. Experts on the nature of the reported adverse health outcomes should be playing a more critical role in the interpretation of CES because they are best suited to understand the many factors affecting natural and induced variability. Should animal toxicity testing be reduced, the role of toxicologists in the interpretation of CES will need to evolve. This manuscript addresses the need for more uniform standards in conducting, reporting, and review by independent, fully focused experts if CES studies reported in the open literature will be included in the health risk characterization and litigation of chemicals.
Organizational Performance: The Role of Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management

Technological advances require companies to follow and adapt to technological developments and require companies to move with existing changes. Companies need a strategy to have a competitive advantage and improve organizational performance in dealing with these conditions. The study empirically tested the effect of mediating supply chain management (SCM) implementation on the relationship between Organizational performance and enterprise resource planning (ERP). The sample of this study were employees of PT. Semen Padang is involved in the supply chain management process and runs an enterprise resource planning system with 100 employees. The results of data processing using PLS-SEM showed a positive and significant effect in the direct relationship between ERP to SCM and SCM to performance. Furthermore, SCM mediates the relationship between ERP and company performance.
In-depth quantitative analysis of the microstructures produced by Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment ( SMAT )

Y. Samih⁎, B. Beausir, B. Bolle, T. Grosdidier⁎⁎ Université de Lorraine, Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux (LEM3), CNRS UMR 7239, Metz F-57045, France Université de Lorraine, Laboratory of Excellence on Design of Alloy Metals for low-mAss Structures (DAMAS), Metz F-57045, France Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Metz, Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux (LEM3), CNRS UMR 7239, Metz F-57045, France
Analytical and Computational Methods in Electromagnetics

Basic Principles of Electromagnetic Theory. Analytical Methods and Orthogonal Functions. Green's Functions. Contour Integration and Conformal Mapping. Fourier Transform Method. Introduction to Computational Methods. Method of Finite Differences. Finite Difference Time Domain Analysis. Variational Methods. Finite Element Method. Method of Moments. Appendices. About the Author. Index.
Healthcare Derived Smart Watches and Mobile Phones are Contaminated Niches to Multidrug Resistant and Highly Virulent Microbes

Background As high touch wearable devices, the potential for microbial contamination of smart watches is high. In this study, microbial contamination of smart watches of healthcare workers (HCWs) was assessed and compared to the individual’s mobile phone and hands. Methods This study was part of a larger point prevalence survey of microbial contamination of mobile phones of HCWs at the emergency unit of a tertiary care facility. Swabs from smart watches, mobile phones and hands were obtained from four HCWs with dual ownership of these digital devices. Bacterial culture was carried out for all samples and those from smart watches and mobile phones were further assessed using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Results Majority of the participants were females (n/N = 3/4; 75%). Although they all use their digital devices at work and believe that these devices could harbour microbes, cleaning in the preceding 24 hours was reported by one individual. Predominant organisms identified on bacterial culture were multidrug resistant Staphylococcus hominis and Staphylococcus epidermidis. At least one organism identified from the hands was also detected on all mobile phones and two smart watches. Shotgun metagenomics analysis demonstrated greater microbial number and diversity on mobile phones compared to smart watches. All devices had high signatures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and associated bacteriophages and antibiotic resistance genes. Almost half of the antibiotic resistance genes (n/N = 35/75;46.6%) were present on all devices and majority were related to efflux pumps. Of the 201 virulence factor genes (VFG) identified, majority (n/N = 148/201;73%) were associated with P. aeruginosa with 96% (n/N = 142/148) present on smart watches and mobile phones. Conclusion This first report on microbial contamination of smart watches using metagenomics next generation sequencing showed similar pattern of contamination with microbes, VFG and antibiotic resistance genes across digital devices. Further studies on microbial contamination of wearable digital devices are urgently needed.
ZBP1: A Powerful Innate Immune Sensor and Double-Edged Sword in Host Immunity

Z-conformation nucleic acid binding protein 1 (ZBP1), a powerful innate immune sensor, has been identified as the important signaling initiation factor in innate immune response and the multiple inflammatory cell death known as PANoptosis. The initiation of ZBP1 signaling requires recognition of left-handed double-helix Z-nucleic acid (includes Z-DNA and Z-RNA) and subsequent signaling transduction depends on the interaction between ZBP1 and its adapter proteins, such as TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3), receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1), and RIPK3. ZBP1 activated innate immunity, including type-I interferon (IFN-I) response and NF-κB signaling, constitutes an important line of defense against pathogenic infection. In addition, ZBP1-mediated PANoptosis is a double-edged sword in anti-infection, auto-inflammatory diseases, and tumor immunity. ZBP1-mediated PANoptosis is beneficial for eliminating infected cells and tumor cells, but abnormal or excessive PANoptosis can lead to a strong inflammatory response that is harmful to the host. Thus, pathogens and host have each developed multiplex tactics targeting ZBP1 signaling to maintain strong virulence or immune homeostasis. In this paper, we reviewed the mechanisms of ZBP1 signaling, the effects of ZBP1 signaling on host immunity and pathogen infection, and various antagonistic strategies of host and pathogen against ZBP1. We also discuss existent gaps regarding ZBP1 signaling and forecast potential directions for future research.
A new flow cytometry assay identifies recipient IgG subtype antibodies binding donor cells: increasing donor availability for highly sensitised patients

There are four immunoglobulin (IgG) subtypes that have varying complement‐activating ability: strong (IgG3 and IgG1) and weak (IgG2 and IgG4). The standard flow cytometric crossmatch (FCM) assay does not distinguish between the various subtypes of the IgG molecule. This study outlines the development and use of a novel cell‐based IgG subtype‐specific FCM assay that is able to detect the presence of and quantitate the IgG subtypes bound to donor cells.
Collective Coordinate Quantization of Dirichlet Branes

Collective coordinate quantization of Dirichlet branes is discussed. Utilizing Polchinski's combinatoric rule, semiclassical D-brane wave functional is given in proper-time formalism. D-brane equation of motion is then identified with renormalization group equation of defining Dirichlet open string theory. Quantum mechanical size of macroscopically charged D-brane is illustrated and striking difference from ordinary field theory BPS particle is emphasized.
A Simple Formula for the Social Cost of Carbon

The social cost of carbon (SCC) is the monetized damage from emitting one unit of CO2 to the atmosphere, often obtained from computational Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs). We develop a closed-form formula that approximates the SCC for a general economy, and then explore the capacity of the analytical approach to capture the key SCC drivers and thus to replicate the results of the deterministic IAMs. The formula explains the parameter-driven SCC variation of a mainstream IAM without a systematic bias. The sensitivity analysis identifies and measures the performance limits of the closed-form formulas. We then use the analytic formula to structurally interpret a distribution of SCCs from deterministic IAMs, and develop an analytical breakdown and quantification of how different sets of parameters contribute to the SCC distribution. This allows the user of the formula to evaluate where particular parameter choices tend to place the resulting SCC outcome in the distribution of outcomes for the universe of deterministic IAMs.
Eficiencia de los aisladores elastoméricos en la reducción de la aceleración sísmica en la base de edificaciones de concreto armado sometidos a registros sísmicos peruanos

El presente trabajo titulado “Eficiencia de los aisladores elastoméricos en la reducción de la aceleración sísmica en la base de edificaciones de concreto armado sometidos a registros sísmicos peruanos”. Objetivo: Determinar de qué manera la eficiencia de los aisladores elastoméricos influye en la reducción de la aceleración sísmica en la base de edificaciones de concreto armado sometidos a registros sísmicos peruanos. Metodología: Estudio de tipo aplicada, nivel descriptivo y explicativo, a través de análisis documental, códigos internacionales de diseño, la Normas técnicas E.030 y E.031. Resultados: Se consideraron: 03 aisladores elastoméricos: Núcleo de plomo, Alto amortiguamiento y Caucho natural; 03 tipos de suelos: Suelo Rígido S1, Suelo Intermedio S2 y Suelo flexible S3; 02 zonas sísmicas: Zona 4 (0.45) y Zona 3 (0.35); 02 periodos de vibración de sistemas estructurales: Pórticos y Muros de concreto armado; 01 tipo de sobrecarga: edificaciones (200 kg/cm2); 03 valores del módulo de corte del caucho: límite inferior, limite intermedio y límite superior; y, 20 edificaciones de concreto armado con diferentes niveles: desde 01 hasta 20 niveles. Conclusión: Los aisladores elastoméricos influyen en la reducción de la aceleración sísmica en la base de edificaciones de concreto armado sometidos a registros sísmicos peruanos, debido a que los aisladores elastoméricos con núcleo de plomo, de alto amortiguamiento y de caucho natural reducen la aceleración sísmica.
Bifidobacterium breve Alleviates DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice by Maintaining the Mucosal and Epithelial Barriers and Modulating Gut Microbes

This study was designed to explore the different intestinal barrier repair mechanisms of Bifidobacterium breve (B. breve) H4-2 and H9-3 with different exopolysaccharide (EPS) production in mice with colitis. The lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced IEC-6 cell inflammation model and dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced mice colitis model were used. Histopathological changes, epithelial barrier integrity, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) content, cytokine levels, NF-κB expression level, and intestinal flora were analyzed to evaluate the role of B. breve in alleviating colitis. Cell experiments indicated that both B. breve strains could regulate cytokine levels. In vivo experiments confirmed that oral administration of B. breve H4-2 and B. breve H9-3 significantly increased the expression of mucin, occludin, claudin-1, ZO-1, decreased the levels of IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and increased IL-10. Both strains of B. breve also inhibited the expression of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Moreover, B. breve H4-2 and H9-3 intervention significantly increased the levels of SCFAs, reduced the abundance of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidea, and increased the abundance of Muribaculaceae. These results demonstrate that EPS-producing B. breve strains H4-2 and H9-3 can regulate the physical, immune, and microbial barrier to repair the intestinal damage caused by DSS in mice. Of the two strains, H4-2 had a higher EPS output and was more effective at repair than H9-3. These results will provide insights useful for clinical applications and the development of probiotic products for the treatment of colitis.
Enhancing User’s Self-Disclosure through Chatbot’s Co-Activity and Conversation Atmosphere Visualization

Abstract Fueled by the power of AI, chatbots are becoming more personal. Prior research showed that a chatbot has great potential to elicit its user’s self-disclosure because it does not judge the user. However, the chatbot’s features beyond the conversational characteristics in eliciting a user’s self-disclosure are not as well researched. In this study, we have developed a chatbot and implemented two non-conversation features: (1) co-activity (COA), conducting an activity together, and (2) conversation atmosphere visualization (CAV), visually displaying the emotional feelings conveyed in the conversation, to examine their effects on self-disclosure and user experience. We conducted a field study involving 87 participants who were randomly assigned to one of the four experimental conditions (control, COA only, CAV only, CAV + COA) and asked to use the assigned chatbot for 10 days in their natural life setting. Our results from this field study show that both the COA and CAV features have significant effects on a user’s self-disclosure. In addition, interaction effects between COA and CAV have been found to affect a user’s intention to use. Based on the findings, we provide design implications for a user’s self-disclosure and trusting relationship development with a chatbot.
A Preliminary Study of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for Characterization of the Wood Pellet Process of Sengon Wood (Albizia Chinensis)

Previously, Sengon wood waste from existing sawmills was underutilized. Therefore, one way to utilize this wood waste is to convert it into fuel because the energy demand in this world continues to increase. In doing so, an initial study was conducted to determine the characteristics of wood pellets from Sengon wood using Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive of X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), resulting in more porosity in the middle than at the bottom and top because the middle is denser than the inside of the Sengon wood pellet, while the upper part has fewer pores because the outer part of the wood pellet experiences friction with the ring die so that the resulting pores are smoother. Meanwhile, on average, the elements that have been tested have the highest atomic weights, namely C-K elements (40.36%); elements O-K (52.08%); element CuL (1.29%); Elements of AIK (0.85%); SiK element (1.95%); CIK elements (0.42%); KK elements (1.39%) and CaK elements (1.64%). sawdust. Biomass resources have been considered as one of the most promising renewable raw materials to replace fossil resources today. potential application of renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuel combustion as the main energy source in various countries, and discusses issues related to biomass combustion in boiler power systems. where biomass includes organic produced as a result of photosynthesis as well as municipal, industrial and animal waste materials. A summary of the basic concepts involved in burning biomass fuels is presented.
The Effect of Entrepreneur's Fear of Failure on firm's Entrepreneurial Orientation

This study focuses on the fear of failure (FF) in entrepreneurship and its effect on the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) as a strategic orientation in firms. There has been much research on EO as a predictor of organizations’ performance since it is considered a manifestation of the entrepreneurial direction inside the organization. Yet, the research on the relationships between individual-level variables and EO itself still has room for contribution, especially the internal aspects related to the entrepreneur or the manager. Therefore, this research aims to explore FF in entrepreneurship and its inhibiting and motivating roles. In addition, given that the firm is the unit of analysis in this study, this research explained how an entrepreneur’s FF affects the EO of the firm amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. The study administered a quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire. The results showed a positive influence of the entrepreneur’s fear of failure on the firm’s entrepreneurial orientation manifested in the firm’s innovativeness dimension. However, the other two dimensions that contribute to the firm’s EO representation (proactiveness & risk-taking) showed insignificant relationships with the entrepreneur’s FF.
Design and implementation of pollution monitoring system in waterway area based on bionic robotic fish

Tourist waterway have high requirements for water quality. Aiming at the large AUV equipment can not meet the needs of lake reservoir area, a portable small underwater robotic fish system is developed. The system consists of underwater robotic fish and shore remote monitoring and data analysis system. The underwater robotic fish has the ability of long time endurance, automatic navigation, pollutant detection and source determination, video acquisition and automatic defogging; The onshore remote monitoring and data analysis system can monitor the underwater operation of robotic fish in real time and carry out three-dimensional visual analysis of the collected data. The system has been tested and applied in Cao’e River, China, which realizes the automatic detection of water quality and provides an effective means for pollution control.
Outcome analysis of coxo-femoral bypass for intertrochanteric fracture femur in elderly patients

In this study, we have tried to find and analyse the outcome of coxofemoral bypasss in intertrochanteric fractures which were operated at a tertiary care hospital in Bhopal, M.P., India and completed the follow up till 12 months. These patients were analysed on various intra-operative and post-operative parameters. Functional assessment was done using Harris Hip Score. Harris Hip Score showed that 04(20%) patients had excellent results, 08 (40%) patient had good results, 04(20%) patients had fair and 02(10%) had poor results. Poor results were seen in patients with multiple co-morbidities. This study indicates that coxofemoral bypass for intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients has shown to achieve early rehabilitation and good long-term results.
Connection Games - Variations on a Theme

A comprehensive study of the connection game genre, Connection Games provides a survey of known connection games while exploring common themes and strategies. This book aims to impose some structure on this increasingly large family of games, and to define exactly what constitutes a connection game. Key games are examined in detail and complete rules for over 200 connection games and variants are provided. A connection game is a board game in which players vie to develop or complete a specific type of connection with their pieces. This might involve forming a path between two or more goals, completing a closed loop, or gathering all pieces together into a single connected group.