bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Load Distribution Behaviour of Bored Pile in Various Soil Formation: Rock Socket in Limestone, Schist and Sandstone
Authors: Mustafa Fazela , Ashaari Yasmin , Baki Aminuddin
Published: December 2021

Rock socketed bored pile is a solution when the load from the structure is very high and/or accessible bearing surface hasan inadequate bearing capacity. The study is based on instrumented bored pile socketing into different types of rock namely.limestone, schist and sandstone at three sites. The result for three (3) test piles namely PTP1, UTP-1 and TP2 shows most of the load are resisted by friction rather than end bearing at the pile working load. The load apportioned to end bearing at higher loads varies for the three test piles. Comparison of observed mobilised skin friction in the rocks with empirical methods indicates that prediction values from Williams and Pells [1] over design for two out of the three test piles and that by Hovarth [2] are under design for two out of the three test piles.
Development of the German Immigration Policy after 2015
Authors: Friedery Réka
Published: December 2021

Germany is seen and presented by itself as a welcome country. It is a country of immigration. First, there was the “Gastarbeiter” period when within agreements made by Germany and southern European states several thousand worker arrived in Germany and most of them made the country their permanent home. The country experienced another migration wave when the former Central-European countries became members of the European Union. In 2015, similar to other European States, Germany too experienced a migration-shock which resulted in a political-social turmoil in the German society. Not only politicians, but average people faced the same never-seen-before challenge on different levels, due to the number of migrants arriving in short term onto the territory of the state: one in the everyday life of its community, one in the political and legal perspective. Irrespectively of their reactions or adaptation methods, one common point of these actors was that they had to come to terms with the fact that a huge number of irregular migrants will stay long-term in Germany. However, the wave challenged the “welcome” country attitude both at political and at societal level. The author argues that roles, namely, the country affected by the migration wave, and the country being a leading European Union Member State became contradicted because of the measures introduced after 2015. This is underlined by the normative analysis of the main measures in this article, but because migration policy overlaps other policy areas, for example integration policy, interior policy, these measures touch upon different issues.
Torpedoing v. Carpet Bombing: Mutual Trust and the Rule of Law
Authors: Máčaj Adam
Published: December 2021

The aim of this paper is to assess the most recent developments in the arising threats to the rule of law, in particular from the viewpoint of their impact on the judicial cooperation in light of the principle of mutual trust in the European Union. The paper analyses the development of this principle, the position of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the issue, and its views on recent challenges to the rule of law as a fundamental value of the EU, along with positions of other judicial bodies. The assessment then seeks to establish the impact the arising threats to rule of law in the EU, including judicial independence, may exert on the future application of the principle of mutual trust amongst judicial authorities of the Member States, and outline the implications arising therefrom.
Otomatisasi Sistem Pengendalian dan Pemantauan Kadar Nutrisi Air menggunakan Teknologi NodeMCU ESP8266 pada Tanaman Hidroponik
Authors: Marisa Marisa , Carudin Carudin , Ramdani Ramdani
Published: December 2021

Banyaknya penggusuran lahan pertanian untuk dijadikan gedung, perkantoran dan pemukiman menjadi sempitnya dan berkurangnya lahan pertanian, sehingga para petani saat ini mulai banyak  bercocok tanaman menggunakan metode hidroponik, dimana metode hidroponik ini adalah metode  bercocok tanam tanpa unsur tanah. Akan tetapi metode hidroponik ini memerlukan pengecekan secara intensif untuk memantau kondisi kadar nutrisi dalam air agar tanaman tumbuh dengan baik. Hal ini menjadi permasalahan yang serius di kalangan petani hidroponik karena jika kadar nutrisi dalam air tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan jenis tanaman mengakibatkan kematian pada tanaman tersebut. Adapun tanaman hidroponik selada membutuhkan takaran nutrisi air (PPM) sebesar 560 – 840. Jika nilai PPM melebihi nilai ideal pada larutan nutrisi maka mengakibatkan penyerapan air oleh tanaman selada akan berkurang sehingga terganggunya proses pembentukan makanan (fotosintesis). Sedangkan jika nilai PPM/EC lebih kecil dari nilai ideal akan mengakibatkan proses pertumbuhan tanaman selada menjadi terhambat. Oleh sebab itu dibuatkan otomatisasi sistem pengendalian dan pemantauan dengan menggunakan metode Deep Flow Technique dalam mengatur takaran nutrisi berdasarkan nilai kepekatan dengan cara melakukan konversi nilai PPM pada tanaman hidroponik sesuai dengan umur tanaman. sistem yang dibuat dapat mengendalikan volume nutrisi dengan baik sehingga mencapai kondisi nutrisi yang ideal.
CẢI THIỆN ĐỘ CHÍNH XÁC TRONG ĐỊNH VỊ TRONG NHÀ DÙNG GIẢI PHÁP KẾT HỢP AOA VÀ BỘ LỌC KALMAN CHO HỆ THỐNG MASSIVE MIMO
Authors: Hằng
Published: December 2021

Trong bài báo này, giải pháp hiệu quả cải thiện độ chính xác của định vị trong nhà, dựa trên góc tới AOA( Angle Of Arrival) kết hợp với bộ lọc Kalman đã được đề xuất. Giải pháp này có thể cải thiện độ chính xác cho bài toán định vị nguồn phát trong môi trường trong nhà so với phương pháp AOA truyền thống. Hai kịch bản được tạo ra để kiểm tra hiệu suất của giải pháp đề xuất. Kịch bản thứ nhất môi trường truyền dẫn tồn tại đường LOS ( Line Of Sight) và NLOS, kịch bản thứ hai môi trường truyền dẫn chỉ tồn tại các đường NLOS(Non - Line Of Sight) do các đường LOS bị suy giảm. Kết quả mô phỏng cho thấy, giải pháp đề xuất đạt được độ chính xác cao hơn so với phương pháp AOA truyền thống. Đặc biệt, khi sai số định vị dưới 2m và môi trường chỉ có NLOS, thuật toán đề xuất đạt độ chính xác cao hơn 20% so với thuật toán AOA truyền thống.
NGHIÊN CỨU ẢNH HƯỞNG DO LỆCH TRỤC VÀ LỆCH GÓC GIỮA HAI CUỘN CỘNG HƯỞNG TỚI HIỆU SUẤT CỦA HỆ THỐNG TRUYỀN NĂNG LƯỢNG KHÔNG DÂY
Authors: Sơn
Published: December 2021

Trong hệ thống truyền năng lượng không dây (WPT - Wireless Power Transfer), năng lượng được truyền từ cuộn phát sang cuộn thu thông qua tương tác trường gần. Hệ số ghép cặp giữa cuộn cộng hưởng phát và thu là một trong những thông số quan trọng tác động tới hiệu suất của hệ thống. Trong các ứng dụng thực tế, việc hai cuộn cộng hưởng này bị lệch trục hoặc lệch góc là điều khó có thể tránh khỏi, điều đó làm giảm hệ số ghép cặp giữa hai cuộn phát và thu. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi trình bày các phân tích và khảo sát chi tiết về độ lệch ảnh hưởng tới hiệu suất truyền dẫn của hệ thống WPT. Một hệ thống WPT cộng hưởng từ hoạt động ở vùng tần số 6,78 MHz đã được chế tạo và đo đạc trong các điều kiện độ lệch khác nhau.
Utilizing Pulmonary Function Parameters to Predict Dysphagia in Individuals With Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Authors: Lee So Jung , Huh Sungchul , Ko Sung-Hwa , Min Ji Hong , Ko Hyun-Yoon
Published: December 2021

Objective To utilize pulmonary function parameters as predictive factors for dysphagia in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries (CSCIs).Methods Medical records of 78 individuals with CSCIs were retrospectively reviewed. The pulmonary function was evaluated using spirometry and peak flow meter, whereas the swallowing function was assessed using a videofluoroscopic swallowing study. Participants were divided into the non-penetration-aspiration group (score 1 on the Penetration-Aspiration Scale [PAS]) and penetration-aspiration group (scores 2–8 on the PAS). Individuals with pharyngeal residue grade scores >1 were included in the pharyngeal residue group.Results The mean age was significantly higher in the penetration-aspiration and pharyngeal residue groups. In this study, individuals with clinical features, such as advanced age, history of tracheostomy, anterior surgical approach, and higher neurological level of injury, had significantly more penetration-aspiration or pharyngeal residue. Individuals in the penetration-aspiration group had significantly lower peak cough flow (PCF) levels. Individuals in the pharyngeal residue group had a significantly lower forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). According to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of PCF and FEV1 on the PAS, the cutoff value was 140 L/min and 37.5% of the predicted value, respectively.Conclusion Low PCF and FEV1 values may predict the risk of dysphagia in individuals with CSCIs. In these individuals, active evaluation of swallowing is recommended to confirm dysphagia.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 15, No. 1
Authors: Duran Kevin
Published: December 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2022
Mineral Resources of Mongolia as a Driving Force of the Country
Authors: Avirmed Davaasuren
Published: December 2021

This article covers the concept of mineral resources, the definition of scientists as a factor in the development of the country, the use of natural resources in developed countries, as well as the focus on human development, the historical development of Mongolia’s mineral sector and the sector. For example, in 2009 the Government of Mongolia signed an agreement with the Canadian company “Ivanhoe Mines” to develop the “Oyu Tolgoi” copper and gold deposit, a list of strategically important mineral deposits announced by the Government of Mongolia, and mineral resources. The contribution of the sector to the social and economic development of Mongolia, the rapid development of countries with low mineral resources such as Southeast Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, the geographical and climatic, foreign and domestic “Mongolia has a vision for sustainable development In order to achieve the goals set out in the “Mongolia 2030” and “VISION 2050” long-term vision of Mongolia’s development, it is necessary to implement development policies and planning tailored to its specific needs.
Demographic and socio-economic risk factors associated with self-reported TB
Authors: Kapwata T. , Breetzke G. , Wright C. Y. , Marcus T. S. , Eales O.
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: The infectiousness of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is known to be shaped by the human environment, with research showing positive associations with poverty, homelessness and overcrowding, among other factors. In this study, the focus is primarily on environmental
health risks for TB, particularly on those associated with sociodemographic and household living conditions in South Africa.METHODS: Data for this study were collected between 2014 and 2019 from a number of sites implementing community-oriented primary care (COPC) in the Gauteng
Province of the country. Community health workers (CHWs) used AitaHealthtm, a custom-built mobile information management application, to obtain data on the TB status and environmental conditions of households. Statistical models were used to determine associations between various
demographic, socio-economic and environmental risk factors, and TB.RESULTS: Approximately 12,503 TB cases were reported among 7,769 households. Substance use and male-headed households were found to have significant associations in households with at least one individual with TB.
Overcrowding, as well as lack of access to piped water and adequate sanitation were also found to be positively associated with a ‘TB-household.´CONCLUSION: Improvements in housing and services, particularly the provision of piped water and reticulated flush toilets,
are needed to control and prevent TB in South Africa.
Chronic respiratory disease in adult outpatients in three African countries: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Binegdie A. B. , Meme H. , El Sony A. , Haile T. , Osman R. , Miheso B. , Zurba L. , Lesosky M. , Balmes J. , Burney P. J. , Mortimer K. , Devereux G. , on behalf of the Lung Health in Africa across
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: The greatest burden of chronic respiratory disease is in low- and middle-income countries, with recent population-based studies reporting substantial levels of obstructive and restrictive lung function.OBJECTIVE: To characterise the common chronic respiratory
diseases encountered in hospital outpatient clinics in three African countries.METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of consecutive adult patients with chronic respiratory symptoms (>8 weeks) attending hospital outpatient departments in Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan. Patients
were assessed using a respiratory questionnaire, spirometry and chest radiography. The diagnoses of the reviewing clinicians were ascertained.RESULT: A total of 519 patients (209 Kenya, 170 Ethiopia, 140 Sudan) participated; the mean age was 45.2 years (SD 16.2); 53% were women,
83% had never smoked. Reviewing clinicians considered that 36% (95% CI 32–40) of patients had asthma, 25% (95% CI 21–29) had chronic bronchitis, 8% (95% CI 6–11) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 5% (95% CI 4–8) bronchiectasis and 4% (95% CI 3–6) post-TB
lung disease. Spirometry consistent with COPD was present in 35% (95% CI 30–39). Restriction was evident in 38% (95% CI 33–43). There was evidence of sub-optimal diagnosis of asthma and COPD.CONCLUSION: In Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan, asthma, COPD and chronic bronchitis
account for the majority of diagnoses in non-TB patients with chronic respiratory symptoms. The suboptimal diagnosis of these conditions will require the widespread use of spirometry.
Ewaluacja on-going kształcenia umiejętności w zakresie kierowania pojazdami uprzywilejowanymi w ramach treningów symulacyjnych w środowisku wirtualnym
Authors: Choromańska Agnieszka , Jurczak Justyna
Published: December 2021

Artykuł poświęcony jest nowatorskiej formule szkolenia, która wykorzystuje narzędzie nowoczesnej technologii w postaci symulatora kierowania pojazdami uprzywilejowanymi. Za główny cel artykuł przyjmuje prezentację wyników
tzw. badań efektywności doskonalenia zawodowego oraz badań sondażowych przeprowadzonych wśród absolwentów szkolenia w zakresie kierowania pojazdami uprzywilejowanymi — zarówno funkcjonariuszy Policji, jak i żołnierzy Żandarmerii Wojskowej, którzy przedmiotowe szkolenie odbyli w Wyższej Szkole Policji w Szczytnie w latach 2018–2020. Ocenie bezpośrednio po zakończeniu szkoleń poddano zagadnienia takie jak: program kursu, zakres zdobytych podczas kursu wiedzy i umiejętności praktycznych, jak również ogólny poziom zadowolenia respondentów z uczestnictwa w szkoleniu. Z kolei badaniom sondażowym przyświecało dokonanie weryfikacji wpływu treningu symulacyjnego w ramach szkolenia na realny, rzeczywisty zakres i sposób realizowanych przez jego absolwentów zadań służbowych, w ramach których wykorzystują pojazdy służbowe jako pojazdy uprzywilejowane.
Extreme sleep fragmentation for 11 consecutive days and nights does not significantly alter total sleep time, and sleep
stage distribution, during the continuous alpine downhill skiing world record
Authors: Gindulis Mirco , Netze Nikolaus C.r , Burtscher Martin , Gatterer Hannes , Schmidt Christian K.M. , Morrison Audry , Küpper Thomas EAH
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Extreme levels of sleep deprivation, fragmentation and management, are major problems in many sportive disciplines, ultramarathons, polar or extreme altitude expeditions, and in space operations. Material and methods: Polysomnographic (PSG) data was continuously recorded (total sleep time and sleep stage distribution) in a 34-year-old male whilst performing the new world record in long-term downhill skiing. He napped only during the short ski lift rides for 11 days and nights. Results: After an initial period of complete sleep deprivation for 24 hours, total sleep time and the total times of non-REM and REM achieved during the lift rides returned to standard values on the second day. PSG data revealed an average sleep time per 24 hours of 6 hours and 6 minutes. During daylight sleep was rarely registered. The subject experienced only two minor falls without injury and immediately resumed skiing. Conclusion: In a healthy, trained, elite male athlete, sleep fragmentation over 11 consecutive days did not significantly impair the sleep, motor or cognitive skills required
to perform a continuous downhill skiing world record after an initial adaptation phase.
Służby mundurowe w resorcie spraw wewnętrznych: nadzór czy podległość, służby czy formacje
Authors: Nowak Krzysztof
Published: December 2021

Problematyka poruszona w artykule koncentruje się wokół zagadnienia dotyczącego wykładni funkcjonalnej i gramatycznej pojęć, takich jak: nadzór, podległość, służba — w tym służba mundurowa — oraz formacja. Wykładnia ww. pojęć rozpatrywana jest w kontekście służb mundurowych resortu spraw wewnętrznych. W ocenie autora, w aktualnym porządku prawnym istniejąca zależność wskazanych w artykule podmiotów w zakresie nadzoru oraz podległości wobec ministra właściwego do spraw wewnętrznych, jest zbyt mało czytelna i może rodzić trudności w jej prawidłowym postrzeganiu. Autor zwraca uwagę na fakt, że problematyka, o której mowa, co do zasady była eksponowana, ale w obszarze dotyczącym pojęcia „służba” i „formacja”. Taki stan rzeczy może wynikać z tego, że pojęcia „nadzoru” oraz „podległości”, odnoszące się do służb mundurowych resortu spraw wewnętrznych, rozpatrywane łącznie dotyczą zbyt ograniczonego kręgu podmiotów, które z uwagi na przyjętą hierarchiczność organów administracji rządowej, z zasady uznają nie tylko nadzór, ale również podległość ze strony organu nadrzędnego. Końcowa część artykułu stanowi swego rodzaju punkt wyjścia do szerszej dyskusji w zakresie niezbędnej nowelizacji niektórych obowiązujących aktów normatywnych.
Different Perception of Health Status and Importance of Physical Activity among Croatian, Slovak and Czech Youth
Authors: Malis Jiří , Novak Dario , Cihová Iveta , Antala Branislav , Vašíčková Jana
Published: December 2021

The main aim of the study was to compare self-perception of health status and importance of physical activity in students in Croatia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. We used a self-designed questionnaire originally prepared in the Slovak language that was translated in mother languages for Czech and Croatian students. The questionnaire consists of five parts (we focused only on one part – physical activity and health) and basic demographical data. We obtained 1,368 questionnaires from first and last grade of high school students. For answers to 15 statements, students used 5-point Likert scale. Health status was perceived as excellent or very good by large portion of Croatian boys compared to Czech and Slovak boys. Physical activity helps students to be fit and to better assess situation in real life. Importance of physical activity should be promoted because not only does it make people fit but also helps them work, study, and relax better.
Longitudinal Analysis of Basic Motor and Functional Abilities of Elementary School Pupils
Authors: Burger Ante , Radić Hozo Endica , Pavlinović Vladimir , Foretić Nikola
Published: December 2021

The aim of the research was to conduct a longitudinal study of motor and cardiorespiratory fitness of 5th to 7th grade elementary male and female pupils in the period from 2005 to 2020. The pupils (1649) were divided into 3 generation groups: the older (2005–2009), the middle (2010–2015) and the younger group (2016 – 2020). There is a noticeable decrease in flexibility among all pupils and grades of younger generations. Results indicate poorer performance of younger gener ation of 5th graders in speed and power. The 7th grade female pupils who were tested in the 2015 – 2020 period, showed a significant decline in all motor and cardiorespiratory fitness compared to the other two generation groups, except for upper body power. Every four years, an evaluation of test results should be carried out so that each Physical Education teacher in a particular school can accurately compare and standardise the obtained values.
Estratégias para sustentar o interesse em realizar residência médica em Medicina de Família e Comunidade durante tempos de pandemia de COVID-19 no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Almeida Rafael Fernandes de , Coêlho Bruna Lasserré Nunes
Published: December 2021

A residência médica é considerada o padrão-ouro na formação de especialistas em Medicina de Família e Comunidade. Há uma alta demanda por profissionais adequadamente qualificados nessa área no contexto brasileiro. No entanto, essa residência ainda se mostra pouco atrativa para boa parte dos egressos de Medicina, fato revelado pelas inúmeras vagas ociosas e altas taxas de desistência a despeito de seriadas tentativas de torná-la mais motivante para o candidato. A pandemia intensificou ainda mais esse desinteresse e há sinais de que ela persistirá em 2021. Assim, torna-se necessário e urgente buscar novas estratégias. Entre as alternativas que podem combater esse desânimo estão a reestruturação de ambientes de ensino virtual e a redistribuição da carga horária dos residentes.
Explorando a Integração de Ferramentas para a Engenharia de Software Contínua com o OSLC e Eclipse Lyo
Authors: Ferreira Bruno Marcelo Soares , Basso Fábio
Published: December 2021

Ferramentas de software são usadas para apoiar equipes em todo o ciclo de vida de desenvolvimento de software. No entanto, ambientes integrados totalmente automatizados são raramente observados na indústria. Nesse sentido, diversas abordagens têm sido propostas para a Continuous Software Engineering (CSE), em especial aquelas que integram ferramentas com o padrão Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC). Este artigo relata nossa experiência por meio de um estudo exploratório sobre uma tecnologia para modelagem de soluções de integração, denominada Eclipse Lyo, e a respectiva geração de interfaces e adaptadores OSLC. Como resultado, derivamos etapas bem definidas em uma metodologia de suporte ao processo de desenvolvimento da cadeia de ferramentas OSLC. Os resultados são interessantes e sugerem que o Eclipse Lyo oferece alguns benefícios aos engenheiros de software ao configurar soluções de integração em contextos CSE.
Combinando Planning Poker e Aprendizado de Máquina para estimar esforço de software
Authors: Finco Doglas A. , Bastos Laudelino C. , S. Neto Adolfo G. S.
Published: December 2021

Estimar esforço de software é crítico para as organizações. Uma das principais práticas é o Planning Poker, porém seus dados não são salvos para estimativas futuras. O uso de aprendizado de máquina (AM) vem crescendo e assim propomos uma combinação do Planning Poker e AM, denominada ML Planning Poker. Consiste em utilizar o Planning Poker e uma ferramenta desenvolvida contendo um modelo de AM embutido. Avaliamos a proposta em ambiente acadêmico e com profissionais de TI. Em ambos os cenários, relatos foram favoráveis ao uso da ML Planning Poker. A combinação apresentou menos erros se comparada ao Planning Poker original, mais segurança trazendo tarefas similares e reduzindo a incerteza nas estimativas.
Identification of rare coding variants associated with Kawasaki disease by whole exome sequencing
Authors: Kim Jae-Jung , Hong Young Mi , Yun Sin Weon , Lee Kyung-Yil , Yoon Kyung Lim , Han Myung-Ki , Kim Gi Beom , Kil Hong-Ryang , Song Min Seob , Lee Hyoung Doo , Ha Kee Soo , Jun Hyun Ok , Choi Byung-Ok , Oh Yeon-Mok , Yu Jeong Jin , Jang Gi Young , Lee Jong-Keuk ,   The Korean Kawasaki Disease Genetics Consortium
Published: December 2021

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute pediatric vasculitis that affects genetically susceptible infants and children. To identify coding variants that influence susceptibility to KD, we conducted whole exome sequencing of 159 patients with KD and 902 controls, and performed a replication study in an independent 586 cases and 732 controls. We identified five rare coding variants in five genes (FCRLA, PTGER4, IL17F, CARD11, and SIGLEC10) associated with KD (odds ratio [OR], 1.18–4.41; p = 0.0027–0.031). We also performed association analysis in 26 KD patients with coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs; diameter > 5 mm) and 124 patients without CAAs (diameter < 3 mm), and identified another five rare coding variants in five genes (FGFR4, IL31RA, FNDC1, MMP8, and FOXN1), which may be associated with CAA (OR, 3.89–37.3; p = 0.0058–0.0261). These results provide insights into new candidate genes and genetic variants potentially involved in the development of KD and CAA.
Development of an RNA sequencing panel to detect gene fusions in thyroid cancer
Authors: Kim Dongmoung , Jung Seung-Hyun , Chung Yeun-Jun
Published: December 2021

In addition to mutations and copy number alterations, gene fusions are commonly identified in cancers. In thyroid cancer, fusions of important cancer-related genes have been commonly reported; however, extant panels do not cover all clinically important gene fusions. In this study, we aimed to develop a custom RNA-based sequencing panel to identify the key fusions in thyroid cancer. Our ThyChase panel was designed to detect 87 types of gene fusion. As quality control of RNA sequencing, five housekeeping genes were included in this panel. When we applied this panel for the analysis of fusions containing reference RNA (HD796), three expected fusions (EML4-ALK, CCDC6-RET, and TPM3-NTRK1) were successfully identified. We confirmed the fusion breakpoint sequences of the three fusions from HD796 by Sanger sequencing. Regarding the limit of detection, this panel could detect the target fusions from a tumor sample containing a 1% fusion-positive tumor cellular fraction. Taken together, our ThyChase panel would be useful to identify gene fusions in the clinical field.
Estimation of the journal distance of Genomics & Informatics from other bioinformatics journals, 2003-2018
Authors: Oh Ji-Hye , Nam Hee-Jo , Park Hyun-Seok
Published: December 2021

This study explored the trends of Genomics & Informatics during the period of 2003-2018 in comparison with 11 other scholarly journals: BMC Bioinformatics, Algorithms for Molecular Biology: AMB, BMC Systems Biology, Journal of Computational Biology, Briefings in Bioinformatics, BMC Genomics, Nucleic Acids Research, American Journal of Human Genetics, Oncogenesis, Disease Markers, and Microarrays. In total, 22,423 research articles were reviewed. Content analysis was the main method employed in the current research. The results were interpreted using descriptive analysis, a clustering analysis, word embedding, and deep learning techniques. Trends are discussed for the 12 journals, both individually and collectively. This is an extension of our previous study (PMCID: PMC6808643).
Of Wild Beasts and Bloodhounds: John Locke and Frederick Douglass on the Forfeiture of Humanity
Authors: Herdt Jennifer A. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2021

The doctrine of the image of God is often regarded as grounding human dignity in something permanent and unchanging that transcends our attitudes and behaviors. Yet we persistently encounter the argument that particular human individuals or groups have acted so as to forfeit their moral standing as fellow humans. They are bestialized, categorized as non-human animals, lifting ordinary restraints on punishment. I examine the logic of this argument in John Locke, Thomas Aquinas, and contemporary felony disenfranchisement, showing how it involves slippage between the unobjectionable notion that specific rights may in particular circumstances be forfeited, and the deeply troubling claim that one’s moral standing as human can as such be forfeited. I argue that an apparently similar rhetoric of dehumanization employed by Frederick Douglass, in contrast, refrains from stripping the opponent of moral considerability.
Reduction, Intuition, and Cognitive Effort in Scientific Language
Authors: López-Astorga Miguel ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: December 2021

In his search for a better scientific language, Carnap offered a number of definitions, ideas, and arguments. This paper is devoted to one of his definitions in this regard. In particular, it addresses a definition providing rules to add new properties to the descriptions of objects or beings by taking into account other properties of those very objects or beings that are already known. The main point that this paper tries to make is that, if a current cognitive theory such as the theory of mental models is assumed, it can be said that those rules are easy to use by scientists and philosophers of science. This is because, following the essential theses of this last theory, the rules do not demand excessive cognitive effort to be applied. On the contrary, they are simple rules that make researchers’ work harder in no way.
Everything is Self-Evident
Authors: Diggin Steven ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: December 2021

Plausible probabilistic accounts of evidential support entail that every true proposition is evidence for itself. This paper defends this surprising principle against a series of recent objections from Jessica Brown. Specifically, the paper argues that: (i) explanationist accounts of evidential support convergently entail that every true proposition is self-evident, and (ii) it is often felicitous to cite a true proposition as evidence for itself, just not under that description. The paper also develops an objection involving the apparent impossibility of believing P on the evidential basis of P itself, but gives a reason not to be too worried about this objection. Establishing that every true proposition is self-evident saves probabilistic accounts of evidential support from absurdity, paves the way for a non-sceptical infallibilist theory of knowledge and has distinctive practical consequences.
True Knowledge
Authors: Baumann Peter ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: December 2021

That knowledge is factive, that is, that knowledge that p requires that p, has for a long time typically been treated as a truism. Recently, however, some authors have raised doubts about and arguments against this claim. In a recent paper in this journal, Michael Shaffer presents new arguments against the denial of the factivity of knowledge. This article discusses one of Shaffer’s objections: the one from “inconsistency and explosion.” I discuss two potential replies to Shaffer’s problem: dialetheism plus paraconsistency and epistemic pluralism. This is not to be understood so much as a criticism of Shaffer’s view but rather as a request to develop his very promising objection from inconsistency and explosion further.
Barrier factors affecting development of intelligent transport system projects
Authors: Nguyen Phong , Nguyen Thu , Tran Thang
Published: December 2021

This paper identifies potential barrier factors affecting effectiveness and development (ED) of ITS projects as well as criteria for measuring ED of ITS projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study discovers the barrier constructs, and analyzes data using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling method (PLS-SEM). The results provides a general and comprehensive overview of the main issues of ITS, and identifies 28 barrier factors with five main constructs affecting ED of ITS projects, namely the lack of undivided attention from the government (AG), financial constraints for ITS (FC), inadequate transport infrastructure (ITI), the over-development of urbanization (ODU), and the readiness and integration for ITS (RI). This paper fill the knowledge gap by discovering the causal relationships between barrier constructs and ED of ITS projects in Vietnam. Also it proposes several solutions for these issues, which are also a useful measurement tool for government agencies, planners, and traffic system designers to help them self-assess and make action plans now or in the near future.
Measurement of wind power and energy using an anemometer without moving parts
Authors: Vujičić Bojan , Ličina Boris , Sovilj Platon , Vujičić Vladimir
Published: December 2021

The paper deals with the application of a newly developed anemometer without moving parts. It is digitized and has built-in electronics that convert the vibrations of two aluminum fixed frames into two digital signals: one, which shows the strength (speed absolute value)) of the wind, and the other, which shows its direction. Earlier works have shown that the two-bit stochastic digital measurement method overcomes (eliminates) the problem of the offset of the analog adder. The authors of this paper apply this idea to the digital output of the sensor, where the role of the offset of the analog adder is taken over by the integral nonlinearity of the digital output of the anemometer. The first step in this direction is dithering digitally the sensor output. This principle is presented in detail, as well as a rough estimate of the accuracy gain in measuring wind energy.
Tracking Changes of Social Distancing in the United States of America after Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at the Early Stage
Authors: Oh Young Sam , Song Na Kyoung
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This research examines social distancing changes over time, and by region of the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Methods: We utilized information on social distancing from the Google Community Mobility Reports. We performed one-way repeated-measure analysis
of variance (RM-ANOVA) to examine the overall changes in the 6 types of social distancing from baseline to the 12-week follow-up (March 1 to May 24, 2020). We applied a 2-way RM-ANOVA to evaluate the effects of time and 4 regions on social distancing. Results: According to one-way RM-ANOVA
results, social distancing tended to increase until Time 3 (March 30 to April 12) and 4 (April 13 to April 26), before decreasing again, regardless of the area. The 2-way RM-ANOVA results revealed that the social distancing variations in the 6 area types over time were statistically significant
in each region, along with the interaction of regions and time. Compared to other regions, social distancing was the highest in the Northeast area, except in park areas. Conclusions: We found that social distancing can be influenced not only by contagion changes, but also by regional differences.
Understanding the features of social distancing can play a significant role in helping society build a promising COVID-19 prevention model.
Optimism and precautionary measures during the COVID-19 outbreak in China
Authors: Lahav Eyal , Rosenboim Mosi , Shahrabani Shosh , Song Yang
Published: December 2021

Objective: The current study uses the unique setting created by the coronavirus crisis in China during the peak period of the pandemic to examine the behavioral factors affecting the decision of the Chinese people to adopt the precautionary actions recommended by the government. Methods:
Using the social app WeChat, we conducted a cross sectional study of the Chinese people in mid-February 2020. Results: Our results show that higher levels of dispositional optimism and support for the government's actions for managing the epidemic were positively correlated with the compliance
level. In addition, women and married participants were more likely to comply with the recommendations. Conclusions: Optimism and support for government actions should be considered when promoting policies related to health behavior such as social distancing.
Relationship between Mindfulness and Psychological Distress in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Mediation Effect of Self-regulation
Authors: Liu Zengxia , Li Min , Jia Yong , Wang Shuo , Wang Cong , Chen Li
Published: December 2021

Objectives: In this study, we examine the relationship among mindfulness, psychological distress, and self-regulation, to determine whether self-regulation plays a mediating role in the relationship between mindfulness and psychological distress among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC). Methods:Participants completed questionnaires including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Five-facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), and the Self-regulation Scale (SRS). We used structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships among psychological distress,
mindfulness, and self-regulation, with self-regulation as a mediator. Results:We found that psychological distress is negatively associated with both mindfulness (r = -0.687, p < .001) and self-regulation (r = -0.629, p < .001), and mindfulness is positively associated with self-regulation
(r = 0.534, p < .001). The model indicates that mindfulness has direct impact on self-regulation (β = 0.570, p < .001) and psychological distress (β = -0.685, p < .001). Self-regulation asserts a certain mediation effect on the relationship between mindfulness and psychological
distress. A bootstrap test suggests perceived stress has a mediation effect on mindfulness and psychological distress (95% CI: -0.299, -0.134, p < .001), accounting for 23.6% of total effect. Conclusions: Psychological distress is common in HCC patients. The mediation effect of self-regulation
provides a reference for discussing possible correlations between mindfulness and psychological distress.
The Role of Family Disintegration in Piracy of Electronic Games “A Field Study”
Authors: Mohmoud Awad Heba Atef El_Sayed
Published: December 2021

Purpose: Recognizing the technological effects of family disintegration.

Method: Human field: a sample of the dangerous electronic games players, including "4" players who are still alive, and "5" players who committed suicide. Methods and Tools: The Case study method, Ethnographic method, Descriptive approach, and Interview. The research type is Analytic, and the theoretical framework is Postmodernism Theory.

Originality: The researcher tries to provide a comprehensive view of how electronic games piracy on their players and pushes them to suicide, in the presence of the family disintegration element.

Findings: family disintegration was the main reason for children’s addiction to electronic games. Thus, electronic games were like escaping from reality and living in imagination, and spending free time. Also, electronic games were a means that absorbed the negative charge and feelings of anger among the children instead of the family. There are many types of piracy on players: (programming for the mind, charging with negative thoughts, threatening to kill parents, an emotional challenge to the teenager, blackmail and intimidation, or with talismans).

Conclusion: a person can control another, to the extent that this other person allows this person to control him. Do not allow a game administrator to control you, activate Cybersecurity.
Zn22Al4Ag ALLOY MICROWIRES CASTING TO RAPID SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS BY ROTATING DRUM
Authors: PRADO LAZARO JUAN MANUEL , RAMOS BANDERAS JOSE ANGEL , AGUILERA NAVARRETE ISRAEL , VERDUZCO MARTINEZ JAIME ALEJANDRO , OCHOA PALACIOS ROCIO MARICELA
Published: December 2021

In this work, the Zn22Al4Ag alloy was synthesized by melting in a muffle furnace.The alloy obtained was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and was analyzed by the X-Ray Diffraction technique, where the crystallinity of the material was verified before and after being processed. Likewise, the Differential Scanning Calorimetry technique was used to obtain the temperatures where phase transformations occurin the alloy. These results were fed to the Termocalc®, software to numerically obtain the phase diagram of the alloy. Subsequently, a section of the ingot was taken to the rapid solidification process by rotating drum. The process variables were manipulated: jet stability, nozzle diameter, distance from the nozzle surface to the cooling medium, the delay time of the molten material in the crucible, speed of the rotating drum and jet angle, until obtaining a microwire with a diameter of ~ 160µm. Finally, it was determined that inadequate control of these parameters can result in powders, flakes or blockage of the crucible outlet. Potentially uses within the micro and nanoworld as an analogy to structural elements and electrical conductors, in addition to its current use as a coating anti-corrosive.

Key Words: ZnAlAg alloy, Melt spinning process, Microwire, DSC analysis, Thermodynamic simulation
CLASSIFICATION OF MEDICAL IMAGES USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: PEREZ CARETA EDUARDO , GUZMÁN SEPÚLVEDA RAFAEL , LOZANO GARCIA JOSE MERCED , TORRES CISNEROS MIGUEL , GUZMAN CABRERA RAFAEL
Published: December 2021

The popularity of the use of computational tools such as artificial intelligence has been increasing in recent years, and its importance in medicine is a fact. This field has benefited greatly thanks to the incorporation of more effective and faster methodologies in the medical diagnosis and registration processes. In the present work, the classification of images related to three diseases: Tuberculosis, Glaucoma and Parkinson's is carried out. We used deep learning and the RESNET50 convolutional neural network to extract classification characteristics, and then perform the classification based on standard methods, such as support vector machines, Naïve Bayes, and Centroid-based classifier, which are incorporated into two scenarios (cross validation; training and test sets). The classifier's performance is evaluated quantitatively using three evaluation metrics. The results obtained support the feasibility of the proposed methodology and its potential to improve medical diagnosis.
CURRENT STATUS OF CONTROL STRATEGIES IN ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Authors: Nuñez  Dorantes Juan Carlos , MARTINEZ SIBAJA ALBINO , RODRIGUEZ JARQUIN JOSE PASTOR , SANDOVAL GONZALEZ OSCAR OSVALDO , POSADA GOMEZ RUBEN , ADAM MEDINA MANUEL
Published: December 2021

There is currently an increasing demand for electric vehicles that require greater autonomy and energy efficiency when driving them. Control strategies in energy recovery systems are crucial to optimize the amount of energy returned to the battery and to ensure safety and stability for the user. In this paper, active fault tolerant control systems (AFTC) and passive fault tolerant control systems (PFTC) with other
specialized control strategies (Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Perturbation Rejection Controllers) are compared with classical PID controllers.The results of the simulations show that, keeping the battery voltage constant, returns of about 12% of the battery charge capacity are achieved while the braking time of the vehicles is reduced.
MICRO-CRACK ANALYSIS IN THE STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE IN THE HAZ IN THE HIGH YIELD STRENGTH MICRO-ALLOYED STEELS
Authors: VISERAS MANUEL , GONZALEZ PALMA RAFAEL ERNESTO , CARNERO MOYA MARIA DEL CARMEN , TORNELL BARBOSA MANUEL
Published: December 2021

Various applications have been described in the literature for the High-Strength and Low-Alloy steels (HSLA) industry, analysing their use both in industrial and marine equipment and machines and in structures that require appropriate resilience values and toughness at low temperatures. For successful operation under conditions as large structures under extreme service conditions, it is essential to ensure the proper toughness both in base metal (USITEN 355 0.5 Ni Grade I steel) and in the heat-affected area of the weld. (ZAC). This research carries out Crack Tip Opening Displacement (CTOD) tests, showing, in this article, the first part of the test corresponding to fatigue pre-cracking and a summary table of the results of fracture toughness, to guarantee that, under the conditions which exist in welding, both the fatigue fracture values and the fracture toughness are acceptable by the applicable standards.

Keywords: SMAW, weld line, CTOD, stress intensity factor, input heat energy, crack growth rate, fatigue fracture, fracture toughness
CHILD SAFETY IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES: "LIVING ROOM" LAYOUT
Authors: Diez Marín Mónica , ABAJO ALONSO JULIO , NEGRO MARNE ALBERTO , ESCALANTE CASTRODEZA SUSANA MARIA , FERNANDEZ MARIA TERESA
Published: December 2021

Autonomous vehicles start to be introduced on our roads and will soon become a reality. Although fatal traffic accidents will be significantly reduced, remaining fatal passenger car crashes should be taken into account to ensure the safety of users. The new highly adaptable interior designs, with totally different layouts from the current ones, may significantly impact occupant safety, especially child passenger safety. Analyzing how these new vehicles affect child safety is a challenge that needs to be addressed.
The "living room" layout (face-to-face seating position) is one of the preferences of families traveling with children. Young children need further support and supervision so the possibility of rotating seats to be able to be in front of the small children is a valuable feature for parents. Therefore, new seating orientations away from the forward facing position should be taken into account to ensure children protection.
The objective of this study is to evaluate child occupant safety in a "living room" seating position (a possible option in full autonomous vehicles) versus the current forward facing position.
Virtual testing methodology was used to perform this study. The virtual PIPER child human body model (HBM) was used. This model is one of the only HBMs developed and validated from child PMHS data (Paediatric Post-Mortem Human Surrogate).
The two configurations were defined according with the EuroNCAP child occupant protection test protocol.
It was found that the "living room" layout presents worse results according to the child's head injury patterns than in forward facing position. In conclusion, attending to the new seating orientations away from the forward facing position, it is necessary to adapt the restraint systems; otherwise children could suffer potentially dangerous situations.
OPERATIONAL STUDY OF DRONE SPRAYING APPLICATION OF PHYTOSANITARY PRODUCTS IN VINEYARDS
Authors: GONZALEZ JORGE HIGINIO , GONZALEZ DE SANTOS LUIS MIGUEL , FARIÑAS ALVAREZ NOELIA , NOVO GOMEZ ANA , MARTINEZ SANCHEZ JOAQUIN , ALDAO PENSADO ENRIQUE
Published: December 2021

The use of drones in topics related to precision agriculture to improve the efficiency in the application of phytosanitary products to vineyards increases every day. Drones are especially productive in difficult orographic terrains, where other mechanical systems such as tractors cannot be used.
This study shows the development and implementation of a methodology to determine key parameters to decide the suitability of a drone to a spraying task (i.e. spraying time for a certain parcel, number or tank refills required), taking into account the technical specifications of a certain commercial model. For the validation, the data of a vineyard belonging to the Rías Baixas appellation of origin (NW Spain) and the technical specifications of drones from three different manufacturers (i.e. DJI, Hylio and Yamaha) are used. Results show that the Hylio AD122 with a phytosanitary tank of 22 L provides the best performance, with a productivity around 6 minutes per hectare.

Keywords: drone spraying; vineyard; precision agriculture; aerial works