bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Partnership Status and Living Situation in Persons Experiencing Physical Disability in 22 Countries: Are There Patterns According to Individual and Country-Level Characteristics?
Authors: Fekete Christine , Arora Mohit , Reinhardt Jan D. , Gross-Hemmi Mirja , Kyriakides Athanasios , Le Fort Marc , Patrick Engkasan Julia , Tough Hannah
Published: September 2020

Persons experiencing disabilities often face difficulties to establish and maintain intimate partnerships and the decision whether to live alone or with others is often not their own to make. This study investigates whether individual and country-level characteristics predict the partnership status and the living situation of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) from 22 countries. We used data from 12,591 participants of the International SCI Community Survey (InSCI) and regressed partnership status and living situation on individual (sociodemographic and injury characteristics) and country-level characteristics (Human Development Index, HDI) using multilevel models. Females, younger persons, those with lower income, without paid work, more severe injuries, and longer time since injury were more often single. Males, older persons, those with higher income, paid work, less severe injuries, and those from countries with higher HDI more often lived alone. This study provides initial evidence for the claim that the partnership status and the living situation of people with SCI are influenced by sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors and are not merely a matter of choice, in particular for those with severe injuries.
Analysis of Performance Parameters of the Smash in Male and Female Professional Padel
Authors: Sánchez-Alcaraz Bernardino J. , Perez-Puche Daniel T. , Pradas Francisco , Ramón-Llín Jesús , Sánchez-Pay Alejandro , Muñoz Diego
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study was to analyze the distribution and effectiveness of the different types of smash in professional padel according to the area and direction of the strokes and the gender. Through systematic observation, 1.015 smashes from eight finals (four men’s and four women’s) of the professional matches were analyzed. The smashes were categorized into four types of smash: tray, flat, topspin and off the wall. The results showed both men’s and women’s that the tray is the most used smash by padel players, presenting a percentage of point continuity of almost 90%. The flat and topspin smashes are the strokes that achieve the highest percentage of winning points (near 60%), although this efficiency decreases significantly when the players move away from the net area (p < 0.05), especially in the flat smash. Men perform a higher percentage of winning smashes than women, mainly in the flat smash (p = 0.02). Furthermore, with regards to direction, flat and off the wall smashes are predominantly down the line strokes and women perform significantly more cross court topspin smashes than men (p = 0.005). The results shown could be used to design tasks and exercises by padel coaches at professional players.
The Risk of Systemic Diseases in Those with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: From Mechanisms to Clinic
Authors: Woo Yu Ri , Park Chul Jong , Kang Hoon , Kim Jung Eun
Published: September 2020

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have been recently considered as chronic systemic inflammatory disorders. Over the past decades, enormous evidence indicates that patients with psoriasis and PsA have a higher risk of developing various comorbidities including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, cancers, infections, autoimmune disease, and psychiatric diseases. However, reported risks of some comorbidities in those with psoriasis and PsA are somewhat different according to the research design. Moreover, pathomechanisms underlying comorbidities of those with psoriasis and PsA remain poorly elucidated. The purpose of this review is to provide the most updated comprehensive view of the risk of systemic comorbidities in those with psoriasis and PsA. Molecular mechanisms associated with the development of various comorbidities in those with psoriasis and PsA are also reviewed based on recent laboratory and clinical investigations. Identifying the risk of systemic comorbidities and its associated pathomechanisms in those with psoriasis and PsA could provide a sufficient basis to use a multi-disciplinary approach for treating patients with psoriasis and PsA.
Aging-Related Disorders and Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Critical Review for Prospect Mitoprotective Strategies Based on Mitochondrial Nutrient Mixtures
Authors: Pagano Giovanni , Pallardó Federico V. , Lyakhovich Alex , Tiano Luca , Fittipaldi Maria Rosa , Toscanesi Maria , Trifuoggi Marco
Published: September 2020

A number of aging-related disorders (ARD) have been related to oxidative stress (OS) and mitochondrial dysfunction (MDF) in a well-established body of literature. Most studies focused on cardiovascular disorders (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and neurodegenerative disorders. Counteracting OS and MDF has been envisaged to improve the clinical management of ARD, and major roles have been assigned to three mitochondrial cofactors, also termed mitochondrial nutrients (MNs), i.e., α-lipoic acid (ALA), Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and carnitine (CARN). These cofactors exert essential–and distinct—roles in mitochondrial machineries, along with strong antioxidant properties. Clinical trials have mostly relied on the use of only one MN to ARD-affected patients as, e.g., in the case of CoQ10 in CVD, or of ALA in T2D, possibly with the addition of other antioxidants. Only a few clinical and pre-clinical studies reported on the administration of two MNs, with beneficial outcomes, while no available studies reported on the combined administration of three MNs. Based on the literature also from pre-clinical studies, the present review is to recommend the design of clinical trials based on combinations of the three MNs.
Atraric Acid Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells and Mouse Models
Authors: Mun Seul-Ki , Kang Kyung-Yun , Jang Ho-Yeol , Hwang Yun-Ho , Hong Seong-Gyeol , Kim Su-Jin , Cho Hyun-Wook , Chang Dong-Jo , Hur Jae-Seoun , Yee Sung-Tae
Published: September 2020

Lichens, composite organisms resulting from the symbiotic association between the fungi and algae, produce a variety of secondary metabolites that exhibit pharmacological activities. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory activities of the secondary metabolite atraric acid produced by Heterodermia hypoleuca. The results confirmed that atraric acid could regulate induced pro-inflammatory cytokine, nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, induced nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Meanwhile, atraric acid downregulated the expression of phosphorylated IκB, extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) and nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) signaling pathway to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Based on these results, the anti-inflammatory effect of atraric acid during LPS-induced endotoxin shock in a mouse model was confirmed. In the atraric acid treated-group, cytokine production was decreased in the peritoneum and serum, and each organ damaged by LPS-stimulation was recovered. These results indicate that atraric acid has an anti-inflammatory effect, which may be the underlying molecular mechanism involved in the inactivation of the ERK/NFκB signaling pathway, demonstrating its potential therapeutic value for treating inflammatory diseases.
Cannabidiol Ameliorates Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Rats
Authors: Sadowska Olga , Baranowska-Kuczko Marta , Gromotowicz-Popławska Anna , Biernacki Michał , Kicman Aleksandra , Malinowska Barbara , Kasacka Irena , Krzyżewska Anna , Kozłowska Hanna
Published: September 2020

Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its vasorelaxant (including in the human pulmonary artery), anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of our study was to examine the potential preventive effect of chronic CBD administration (10 mg/kg/day for three weeks) on monocrotaline (MCT)-induced pulmonary hypertension (PH) rats. PH was connected with elevation of right ventricular systolic pressure; right ventricle hypertrophy; lung edema; pulmonary artery remodeling; enhancement of the vasoconstrictor and decreasing vasodilatory responses; increases in plasma concentrations of tissue plasminogen activator, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 and leukocyte count; and a decrease in blood oxygen saturation. CBD improved all abovementioned changes induced by PH except right ventricle hypertrophy and lung edema. In addition, CBD increased lung levels of some endocannabinoids (anandamide, N-arachidonoyl glycine, linolenoyl ethanolamide, palmitoleoyl ethanolamide and eicosapentaenoyl ethanolamide but not 2-arachidonoylglycerol). CBD did not affect the cardiopulmonary system of control rats or other parameters of blood morphology in PH. Our data suggest that CBD ameliorates MCT-induced PH in rats by improving endothelial efficiency and function, normalization of hemostatic alterations and reduction of enhanced leukocyte count determined in PH. In conclusion, CBD may be a safe, promising therapeutic or adjuvant therapy agent for the treatment of human pulmonary artery hypertension.
Alternative Splicing Regulation of an Alzheimer’s Risk Variant in CLU
Authors: Han Seonggyun , Nho Kwangsik , Lee Younghee
Published: September 2020

Clusterin (CLU) is one of the risk genes most associated with late onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and several genetic variants in CLU are associated with AD risk. However, the functional role of known AD risk genetic variants in CLU has been little explored. We investigated the effect of an AD risk variant (rs7982) in the 5th exon of CLU on alternative splicing by using an integrative approach of brain-tissue-based RNA-Seq and whole genome sequencing data from Accelerating Medicines Partnership—Alzheimer’s Disease (AMP-AD). RNA-Seq data were generated from three regions in the temporal lobe of the brain—the temporal cortex, superior temporal gyrus, and parahippocampal gyrus. The rs7982 was significantly associated with intron retention (IR) of the 5th exon of CLU; as the number of alternative alleles (G) increased, the IR rates decreased more significantly in females than in males. Our results suggest a sex-dependent role of rs7982 in AD pathogenesis via splicing regulation.
Epigenetic Regulators Involved in Osteoclast Differentiation
Authors: Astleford Kristina , Campbell Emily , Norton Andrew , Mansky Kim C.
Published: September 2020

Age related changes to the skeleton, such as osteoporosis, increase the risk of fracture and morbidity in the elderly population. In osteoporosis, bone remodeling becomes unbalanced with an increase in bone resorption and a decrease in bone formation. Osteoclasts are large multinucleated cells that secrete acid and proteases to degrade and resorb bone. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate osteoclast differentiation and activity will provide insight as to how hyper-active osteoclasts lead to pathological bone loss, contributing to diseases such as osteoporosis. Reversible modifications to the DNA such as histone acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation and ubiquitylation alters the access of transcriptional machinery to DNA and regulates gene expression and osteoclast differentiation and activity. It is critical for the management of bone related diseases to understand the role of these chromatin modifying proteins during osteoclast differentiation, as potential therapies targeting these proteins are currently under development.
Silver Nanoparticles Protect Skin from Ultraviolet B-Induced Damage in Mice
Authors: Ho Yu-Yi , Sun Der-Shan , Chang Hsin-Hou
Published: September 2020

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight has various adverse effects; thus, UV blockage is recommended for preventing sunburn. Common sunscreen ingredients, such as nanosized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, offer effective protection and enhance cosmetic appearance; however, health concerns have been raised regarding their photocatalytic activity, which generates reactive oxygen species under UV illumination. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known as safe materials for use in a wide spectrum of biomedical applications. In vitro studies have revealed that AgNPs may have a protective effect against UV irradiation, but the effects in animal studies remain unclear. The present study demonstrated that AgNPs effectively protect against UVB-induced skin damage both in cell cultures and mouse models. These results suggested that AgNPs are feasible and safe as sunscreen ingredients for protection against UVB-induced skin damage.
Modern Scientific Visualizations on the Web
Authors: Franke Loraine , Haehn Daniel
Published: September 2020

Modern scientific visualization is web-based and uses emerging technology such as WebGL (Web Graphics Library) and WebGPU for three-dimensional computer graphics and WebXR for augmented and virtual reality devices. These technologies, paired with the accessibility of websites, potentially offer a user experience beyond traditional standalone visualization systems. We review the state-of-the-art of web-based scientific visualization and present an overview of existing methods categorized by application domain. As part of this analysis, we introduce the Scientific Visualization Future Readiness Score (SciVis FRS) to rank visualizations for a technology-driven disruptive tomorrow. We then summarize challenges, current state of the publication trend, future directions, and opportunities for this exciting research field.
An Unprecedented Time for Entrepreneurial Finance upon the Arrival of Industry 4.0
Authors: Vuong Quan-Hoang
Published: September 2020

Enterprises and entrepreneurs in emerging economies face a different set of opportunities and challenges from the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. This volume comprises a number of analyses on entrepreneurial finance with a focus on the emerging markets, covering topics such as debt financing, stock market efficiency, resource consumption, and sustainable development.
Typology of Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Polish Cities up to 2030
Authors: Kalbarczyk Eliza , Kalbarczyk Robert
Published: September 2020

Poland, like other countries in the world, increasingly experiences the ongoing climate change. However, the level of preparation of the country and its society for climate change in the second decade of the 21st century can be evaluated as low. The Municipal Adaptation Plans (MAPs) created in 2017–2019 became a subject of research studies whose main goal was to determine the typology of adaptation actions to be undertaken as part of MAPs in the 14 selected Polish cities in various geographical regions. Moreover, the type and scope of intended actions were analysed according to the planned amount of expenditure and from the perspective of sectors. The tasks accepted for implementation up to 2030 mainly relate to modernisation and development of transport systems and to actions connected with physical infrastructure. A large number of tasks and even a bigger scale of financial sources planned in the analysed MAPs for mitigation actions show that Polish cities are at an initial stage of actions for climate protection. The typology of adaptation actions which the work proposes may be helpful in research carried out in countries of a similar level of preparation for adaptation to climate change.
‘Mind the Gap’: Reconnecting Local Actions and Multi-Level Policies to Bridge the Governance Gap. An Example of Soil Erosion Action from East Africa
Authors: Kelly Claire , Wynants Maarten , Munishi Linus K. , Nasseri Mona , Patrick Aloyce , Mtei Kelvin M. , Mkilema Francis , Rabinovich Anna , Gilvear David , Wilson Geoff , Blake William , Ndakidemi Patrick A.
Published: September 2020

Achieving change to address soil erosion has been a global yet elusive goal for decades. Efforts to implement effective solutions have often fallen short due to a lack of sustained, context-appropriate and multi-disciplinary engagement with the problem. Issues include prevalence of short-term funding for ‘quick-fix’ solutions; a lack of nuanced understandings of institutional, socio-economic or cultural drivers of erosion problems; little community engagement in design and testing solutions; and, critically, a lack of traction in integrating locally designed solutions into policy and institutional processes. This paper focusses on the latter issue of local action for policy integration, drawing on experiences from a Tanzanian context to highlight the practical and institutional disjuncts that exist; and the governance challenges that can hamper efforts to address and build resilience to soil erosion. By understanding context-specific governance processes, and joining them with realistic, locally designed actions, positive change has occurred, strengthening local-regional resilience to complex and seemingly intractable soil erosion challenges.
Tool Wear Prediction in Single-Sided Lapping Process
Authors: Piotrowski Norbert
Published: September 2020

Single-sided lapping is one of the most effective planarization technologies. The process has relatively complex kinematics and it is determined by a number of inputs parameters. It has been noted that prediction of the tool wear during the process is critical for product quality control. To determine the profile wear of the lapping plate, a computer model which simulates abrasive grains trajectories was developed in MATLAB. Moreover, a data-driven technique was investigated to indicate the relationship between the tool wear uniformity and lapping parameters such as the position of conditioning rings and rotational speed of the lapping plate and conditioning rings.
Similarity Measures for Fractional Orthotriple Fuzzy Sets Using Cosine and Cotangent Functions and Their Application in Accident Emergency Response
Authors: Naeem Muhammad , Qiyas Muhammad , Al-Shomrani Mohammed M. , Abdullah Saleem
Published: September 2020

The fractional orthotriple fuzzy set (FOFS) is more generalized than the spherical fuzzy set (SFS) and picture fuzzy set (PFS) to cope with awkward and complex information in fuzzy set (FS) theory. The FOFS is a more powerful technique with respect to the existing drawbacks because of its conditions, i.e., the sum of the f powers of positive, neutral, and negative grades is bounded to [0,1]. With the advantages of the FOFS, in this paper, we study the basic definitions and some existing similarity measures (SMs) of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs), PFSs, Pythagorean fuzzy sets (PyFSs) and SFSs. The existing approaches have certain limitations and cannot be applied to problems that are in the form of FOFSs. The goal of this paper is to propose the idea of some new SMs including cosine SMs for FOFSs, SMs for FOFSs based on the cosine function, and SMs for FOFSs based on the cotangent function. Further, some weighted SMs (WSMs) are also proposed for which the weight of the attributes is considered. Then, we apply these SMs and WSMs to the pattern recognition problem. Finally, the comparative study of the new SMs for FOFSs is established with existing SMs, and also, some advantages of the proposed work are discussed.
Efficient Algorithms for a Large-Scale Supplier Selection and Order Allocation Problem Considering Carbon Emissions and Quantity Discounts
Authors: Baek Shin Hee , Kim Jong Soo
Published: September 2020

This paper considers a multi-period supplier selection and order allocation problem for a green supply chain system that consists of a single buyer and multiple heterogeneous suppliers. The buyer sells multiple products to end customers and periodically replenishes each item’s inventory using a periodic inventory control policy. The periodic inventory control policy used by the buyer starts every period with an order size determination of each item and the subsequent supplier selection to fulfill the orders. Because each supplier in the system is different from other suppliers in the types of carrying items, delivery distance, item price, and quantity discount schedule, the buyer’s problem becomes a complicated optimization problem. For the described order size and supplier selection problem of the buyer, we propose a nonlinear integer programming model and develop two different algorithms to enhance the usability of the model in a real business environment with a large amount of data. The algorithms are developed to considerably cut computational time and at the same time to generate a good feasible solution to a given supplier selection and order allocation problem. Computational experiments that were conducted to test the efficiency of the algorithms showed that they can cut as much as 99% of the computational time and successfully find feasible solutions, deviating not more than 3.4% from the optimal solutions.
Effect of Orento, a Traditional Japanese Medicine, on IL-6, IL-8 Secretion, Type 1 Collagen Production and Alkaline Phosphatase Secretion in the Human Osteosarcoma Cell Line Saos-2
Authors: Oh Hourei , Masuno Kazuya , Okusa Nobutaka , Makita Yoshimasa , Fujiwara Shin-ichi , Imamura Yasuhiro
Published: September 2020

Background: Orento, a traditional Japanese medicine, is known as Kampo medicine in Japan. We investigated the possible efficacy of Kampo medicine for periodontal disease. In this study, we examined the in vitro effects of orento on the proliferation of the inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8, the production of type 1 collagen, and the secretion of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the human osteosarcoma cell line Saos-2 (Saos-2 cells). Methods: The proliferation of Saos-2 cells was assessed by MTT assay. IL-6 and IL-8 levels, type 1 collagen production and ALP secretion were evaluated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and ALP assays. Saos-2 cells were treated with or without 0.1, 1, 10, 100 and 1000 μg/mL of orento for 24 h. Results: Orento (10 μg/mL) significantly induced the proliferation of Saos-2 cells. At this concentration, orento suppressed IL-6 and IL-8 and enhanced type 1 collagen production and ALP secretion. Conclusions: These results indicate that orento controls the IL-6 and IL-8 secretion and cellular metabolism of osteoblasts, resulting in the secretion of early bone-related biomarkers.
To B or Not to B: Mechanisms of Protection Conferred by rVSV-EBOV-GP and the Roles of Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Authors: Pinski Amanda N. , Messaoudi Ilhem
Published: September 2020

Zaire Ebola virus (EBOV) is a member of the Filoviridae family of negative sense, single-stranded RNA viruses. EBOV infection causes Ebola virus disease (EVD), characterized by coagulopathy, lymphopenia, and multi-organ failure, which can culminate in death. In 2019, the FDA approved the first vaccine against EBOV, a recombinant live-attenuated viral vector wherein the G protein of vesicular stomatitis virus is replaced with the glycoprotein (GP) of EBOV (rVSV-EBOV-GP, Ervebo® by Merck). This vaccine demonstrates high efficacy in nonhuman primates by providing prophylactic, rapid, and post-exposure protection. In humans, rVSV-EBOV-GP demonstrated 100% protection in several phase III clinical trials in over 10,000 individuals during the 2013–2016 West Africa epidemic. As of 2020, over 218,000 doses of rVSV-EBOV-GP have been administered to individuals with high risk of EBOV exposure. Despite licensure and robust preclinical studies, the mechanisms of rVSV-EBOV-GP-mediated protection are not fully understood. Such knowledge is crucial for understanding vaccine-mediated correlates of protection from EVD and to aid the further design and development of therapeutics against filoviruses. Here, we summarize the current literature regarding the host response to vaccination and EBOV exposure, and evidence regarding innate and adaptive immune mechanisms involved in rVSV-EBOV-GP-mediated protection, with a focus on the host transcriptional response. Current data strongly suggest a protective synergy between rapid innate and humoral immunity.
Impact of Hot-Melt-Extrusion on Solid-State Properties of Pharmaceutical Polymers and Classification Using Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
Authors: Partheniadis Ioannis , Toskas Miltiadis , Stavras Filippos-Michail , Menexes Georgios , Nikolakakis Ioannis
Published: September 2020

The impact of hot-melt extrusion (HME) on the solid-state properties of four methacrylic (Eudragit® L100-55, Eudragit® EPO, Eudragit® RSPO, Eudragit® RLPO) and four polyvinyl (Kollidon® VA64, Kollicoat® IR, Kollidon® SR, and Soluplus®) polymers was studied. Overall, HME decreased Tg but increased electrostatic charge and surface free energy. Packing density decreased with electrostatic charge, whereas Carr’s and Hausner indices showed a peak curve dependency. Overall, HME reduced work of compaction (Wc), deformability (expressed as Heckel PY and Kawakita 1/b model parameters and as slope S′ of derivative force/displacement curve), and tablet strength (TS) but increased elastic recovery (ER). TS showed a better correlation with S′ than PY and 1/b. Principal component analysis (PCA) organized the data of neat and extruded polymers into three principal components explaining 72.45% of the variance. The first included Wc, S′ and TS with positive loadings expressing compaction, and ER with negative loading opposing compaction; the second included PY, 1/b, and surface free energy expressing interactivity with positive loadings opposing tap density or close packing. Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) assembled polymers of similar solid-state properties regardless of HME treatment into a major cluster with rescaled distance Cluster Combine Index (CCI) < 5 and several other weaker clusters. Polymers in the major cluster were: neat and extruded Eudragit® RSPO, Kollicoat® IR, Kollidon® SR, Soluplus®, and extruded Eudragit® L100-55. It is suggested that PCA may be used to distinguish variables having similar or dissimilar activity, whereas HCA can be used to cluster polymers based on solid-state properties and pick exchangeable ones (e.g., for sustain release or dissolution improvement) when the need arises.
Millimeter Wave Multi-Port Interferometric Radar Sensors: Evolution of Fabrication and Characterization Technologies
Authors: Tatu Serioja Ovidiu , Moldovan Emilia
Published: September 2020

Recent advances in millimeter wave technologies, both in component and system design, in line with important size and cost reductions, have opened up new applications in ultra-high-speed wireless communications, radar and imaging sensors. The paper presents the evolution of millimeter wave circuit and modules fabrication and characterization technologies in the past decades. Novel planar low-cost fabrication technologies have been successfully developed in this period. In combination with the standard rectangular wave-guide technology, these offer great opportunities for prototyping and testing of future millimeter wave transceivers or front-ends, which integrate antenna arrays, down-converters, modulators, amplifiers, etc., in a compact fixture. The paper uses, as a suggestive example, the evolution of the multi-port interferometric front-ends implementation from millimeter wave bulky components and systems to miniaturized and high-efficient ones. Circuit and system designs are carefully done to avoid (as much as possible) complicated calibration methods or difficult post-processing of baseband data. This requires an increased effort in design and fabrication, but it allows miniaturization, low-power consumption, while keeping very good overall performances. Useful and straightforward laboratory characterization techniques of circuits and systems are described in detail.
Bearing Damage Detection of a Reinforced Concrete Plate Based on Sensitivity Analysis and Chaotic Moth-Flame-Invasive Weed Optimization
Authors: Huang Minshui , Lei Yongzhi
Published: September 2020

This article proposes a novel damage detection method based on the sensitivity analysis and chaotic moth-flame-invasive weed optimization (CMF-IWO), which is utilized to simultaneously identify the damage of structural elements and bearings. First, the sensitivity coefficients of eigenvalues to the damage factors of structural elements and bearings are deduced, the regularization technology is used to solve the problem of equation undetermined, meanwhile, the modal strain energy-based index is utilized to detect the damage locations, and the regularization objective function is constructed to quantify the damage severity. Then, for the subsequent procedure of damage detection, CMF-IWO is proposed based on moth-flame optimization and invasive weed optimization as well as chaos theory, reverse learning, and evolutional strategy. The optimization effectiveness of the hybrid algorithm is verified by five benchmark functions and a damage identification numerical example of a simply supported beam; the results demonstrate it is of great global search ability and higher convergence efficiency. After that, a numerical example of an 8-span continuous beam and an experimental reinforced concrete plate are both adopted to evaluate the proposed damage identification method. The results of the numerical example indicate that the proposed method can locate and quantify the damage of structural elements and bearings with high accuracy. Furthermore, the outcomes of the experimental example show that despite the existence of some errors and uncertain factors, the method still obtains an acceptable result. Generally speaking, the proposed method is proved that it is of good feasibility.
Agent Productivity Modeling in a Call Center Domain Using Attentive Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Ahmed Abdelrahman , Toral Sergio , Shaalan Khaled , Hifny Yaser
Published: September 2020

Measuring the productivity of an agent in a call center domain is a challenging task. Subjective measures are commonly used for evaluation in the current systems. In this paper, we propose an objective framework for modeling agent productivity for real estate call centers based on speech signal processing. The problem is formulated as a binary classification task using deep learning methods. We explore several designs for the classifier based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs), long-short-term memory networks (LSTMs), and an attention layer. The corpus consists of seven hours collected and annotated from three different call centers. The result shows that the speech-based approach can lead to significant improvements (1.57% absolute improvements) over a robust text baseline system.
An Elegy to Rangaeris, Including a Description of Two New Genera in the Cyrtorchis–Tridactyle Clade (Orchidaceae, Angraecinae)
Authors: Farminhão João N. M. , D'haijère Tania , Droissart Vincent , Dumbo Isonga Landry , Dong Ling , Verlynde Simon , Plunkett Gregory M. , Simo-Droissart Murielle , Stévart Tariq
Published: September 2020

The phylogenetic position of Rangaeris (Schltr.) Summerh. has been one of the most problematic issues of angraecoid orchid taxonomy. A recently published phylogenetic tree with nearly comprehensive taxon sampling of African angraecoid orchids suggested that this genus was polyphyletic, as its species appear nested within different subclades of the Cyrtorchis–Tridactyle clade. However, the lack of DNA data for the generic type, R. muscicola (Rchb. f.) Summerh., and for the little-known species R. longicaudata (Rolfe) Summerh. and R. trilobata Summerh., has precluded an integrative reappraisal of the delimitation of this genus. Here we present the results of a new phylogenetic analysis of one nuclear (ITS) and five plastid markers (matK, rps16, trnC-petN intergenic spacer, trnL-trnF intergenic spacer, ycf1) for all six species of Rangaeris, including those recently transferred to Podangis Schltr. and Ypsilopus Summerh., together with a representative sampling of 14 other species of the genera Cyrtorchis Schltr., Listrostachys Rchb. f., Plectrelminthus Raf., Summerhayesia P. J. Cribb, Tridactyle Schltr., and Ypsilopus. Based on molecular and morphological evidence, R. muscicola is transferred to Podangis, where Rangaeris is reduced to the rank of section. In addition, R. longicaudata and R. trilobata are each moved to new monotypic genera, Planetangis Stévart & Farminhão and Aziza Farminhão & D’haijère, respectively. An identification key for all genera of the Cyrtorchis–Tridactyle clade is presented, together with one for the three species of recircumscribed Podangis. Finally, taxonomic accounts of the new genera are presented, including amended descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, and preliminary conservation status assessments of their species.
ROBOT WITH COMBINED WHEEL-STEPPING MOVER
Authors: Gorobtsov A. S. , Skorikov A. V. , Tarasov P. S. , Chesnokov O. K.
Published: September 2020

The control of a robot with a wheel-stepping mover that allows movement in two modes is considered. To move on a flat surface, a single-wheel mover unit is used with steering with the help of selected stepping movers. Overcoming obstacles and performing work operations are carried out with the help of walking movers. The synthesis of robot motion control in walking mode and the method of controlling the direction of motion when driving on a single-wheel mover are presented.
Análise Qualitativa dos Trabalhos Relacionados à Temática “Lazer e Políticas Públicas”, Publicados nos Anais do Enarel, de 1991 a 2008
Authors: Marcellino Nelson Carvalho , Romera Liana Abrão , Barcelos Sérgio , Alves Cathia , Sarto Karina , Benito Rosângela , Andrade Carolina Paes de , Fernandes Érica Aparecida de Oliveira , Silva Alice da , Antônio Marcia Maria , Tejera Daniel Bidia Olmedo
Published: September 2020

O presente trabalho é resultado de um estudo realizado pelo Grupo de Pesquisa em Lazer – GPL/UNIMEP, que teve por objetivo analisar a produção do conhecimento na área do lazer, a partir dos anais do Encontro Nacional de Recreação e Lazer – ENAREL. A metodologia adotada no trabalho foi do tipo qualitativo, a partir da pesquisa bibliográfica, tendo como método o estudo exploratório, realizado nos anais do referido evento no período de 1991 a 2008. O material que deu origem a este artigo é referente às análises textuais e temáticas de 194 trabalhos relacionados a “lazer e políticas públicas” apresentados nas edições do referido evento, desde 1991, na forma de comunicações orais, que foram tratadas a partir de abordagem qualitativa. Observou- se que a qualidade dos trabalhos científicos assim como as ações e programas relacionados ao lazer apontaram o amadurecimento das reflexões com o desenvolvimento das edições do ENAREL, ao longo dos anos. Os resultados apresentados neste estudo procuram contribuir para a formação de banco de dados referente ao tema, assim como para a organização histórica da trajetória dos estudos do lazer no Brasil.
A Organização das Praças de Desporto/Educação Física na Cidade de Porto Alegre (1920 - 1940)
Authors: Cunha Maria Luisa Oliveira da , Mazo Janice Zarpellon , Stigger Marco Paulo
Published: September 2020

As praças se afirmaram enquanto espaços de sociabilidade e lazer dos porto-alegrenses a partir de meados dos anos 1920. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar como ocorreu a emergência e difusão das práticas corporais e esportivas nas praças de Porto Alegre nas décadas de 1920 a 1940, e que representações de identidades culturais foram construídas. A análise documental das fontes revelou que a utilização das praças foi privilegiada no que diz respeito à promoção de práticas corporais e esportivas. As denominadas Praças de Desportos se constituíram em espaços para as práticas organizadas dirigidas pelo Serviço de Recreação Pública (SRP) instaurado em 1926. Na transição das décadas de 1930-1940, as competições esportivas foram potencializadas nas praças constituindo-se em um espaço de produção de representações de identidades.
A Teoria da Classe Ociosa
Authors: Cheluchinhak Aline Barato , Cavichiolli Fernando Renato
Published: September 2020

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo apreender as idéias preconizadas por Veblen em “A Teoria da Classe Ociosa” e pensar sua aplicabilidade em estudos que envolvem esporte e lazer na atual sociedade de consumo. Para tanto, reproduzimos e analisamos a obra enfatizando o que o autor nos diz sobre a natureza e o comportamento humano, sobre o consumo, sobre o esporte e o lazer. Na atualidade, além dos limites da racionalidade instrumental e da importância dos hábitos, as contribuições veblenianas que nos parecem mais importantes dizem respeito às relações entre cultura e a racionalidade. Pesquisas nesse sentido permitirão o desvendamento das motivações dos agentes quanto à sua conduta como consumidores do esporte e do lazer, em todas as formas como se manifestam tais fenômenos em nossa sociedade.
Notas sobre as Possíveis Contribuições de Theodor W. Adorno para Estudos sobre o Lazer
Authors: Nascimento Renata Morais do , Marcellino Nelson Carvalho
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica que tem como objetivo destacar as principais considerações do pensador alemão Theodor W. Adorno, e suas possíveis contribuições para o embasamento teórico em trabalhos que abordem questões relacionadas aos estudos do lazer. Privilegiamos a abordagem de Tempo Livre por considerarmos que com esse texto podemos avançar melhor aos objetivos traçados, por tratar-se de um trabalho que tem recebido menos destaque, segundo levantamento bibliográfico que efetuamos acerca de estudos sobre Adorno, bem como por não ter como principal foco – no que diz respeito à abordagem de questões relacionadas ao lazer, o estudo da Indústria Cultural.
DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI WEBSITE TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KUALITAS LAYANAN PUBLIK PADA KANTOR CAMAT KADIA KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Attamimi Ulfah , Ahamad Riston G.
Published: September 2020

Penerapan teknologi pada lembaga pemerintahan dilakukan dalam kerangka peningkatan kualitas layanan pemerintah melalui pemanfaatan teknologi sehingga mempermudah masyarakat dalam mengakses informasi dan layanan publik. Penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan gambaran bagaimana dampak penggunaan teknologi yakni website pada kantor Camat Kadia dalam kerangka peningkatan kualitas layanan publik. Metode penelitian yang dipakai menggunakan jenis metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan triangulasi yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan data tertulis atau arsip. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kepala Seksi E-Data dan E-Informasi Publik Kecamatan Kadia,  Tim Pengelola Website, dan warga Kadia.  Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa  penggunaan teknologi website di kecamatan Kadia merupakan suatu langkah strategis dalam menjawab tantangan di era perkembangan tata kelola pemerintahan dan peningkatan kualitas layanan publik berbasis teknologi digital. Kemudahan penyebaran informasi dan integrasi data antara kelurahan dan kecamatan adalah keunggulan yang seharusnya mempermudah akses publik. Keadaan ini seharusnya mampu mengubah mindset seluruh pihak baik aparatur pemerintahan maupun masyarakat yang akan mengarah pada kualitas layanan publik yang lebih efektif dan efisien. Namun belum terlihat dampak teknologi website terhadap peningkatan kualitas layanan publik. hal ini disebabkan karena pengetahuan publik masih rendah terkait keberadan website kecamatan dan bagaimana menggunakannya, dan juga  masih minimnya sosialisasi website kecamatan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah kecamatan kepada masyarakat Kadia.
You Have the Right to Remain Signing
Authors: Leeson Lorraine Mary , Flynn Sophie , Lynch Teresa , Sheikh Haaris
Published: September 2020

This paper presents a first snapshot of what we know about how the Irish justice system responds to deaf signers. We look specifically at engagement with An Garda Síochána, the District Court and the Irish Prison Service. We draw on a body of data that stems from (i) the European Commission funded Justisigns Project, (ii) the ‘grey literature’, and (iii) a small study of how equally deaf prisoners access services available to hearing prisoners. We set out to document and benchmark provisions, mapping current practice against the requirements of the European Directives, and reflecting on how these sit with respect to the obligations outlined in the Irish Sign Language Act (2017) and the UNCRPD (2006). We identify a number of gaps arising from systemic issues such as the siloed manual recording of requests for interpreting, quality assurance protocols where interpreters are provided (e.g. the video recording of all parties), and arising from this, the limited opportunities for true evidence-led practice for all those engaged with deaf signers in the Irish justice system.
The CORRELATION BETWEEN PRODUCTIVE AND RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE SKILLS: AN EXAMINATION ON ADFELPS TEST SCORES
Authors: Yuzar Ella , Rejeki Siti
Published: September 2020

Abstract

ADFELPS Tests has been widely used as a predictive test to help stakeholders in making decisions in levelling Indonesian defence attachés’ English proficiency before they are assigned abroad. Despite the significant demands in examining the test for the purpose of informing the test users about the army officers’ English competence, little research has attempted to evaluate this standardized test. The present study, therefore, aimed to analyse the connection between the receptive and productive language skills of the test. Besides, it is also keen to explore whether test takers’ age, frequency of test-taking and length of study affect their scores and which part of the test is the most difficult to complete. Thirty military officers participated by submitting their ADFELPS Test scores and answered a designed questionnaire. IBM SPSS 2.5 software was used to perform a variety of analysis procedures such as the Pearson correlation analysis, an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and an independent t-test procedure. It revealed a strong relationship between ADFELPS test score of language receptive skills (listening and reading) and the productive skills (speaking and writing) and listening is the dominant skill that correlates with all other language proficiency skills. Second, listening skill is particularly considered as the most difficult skill to acquire due to its complexity in the language learning process. Finally, participants’ age and their experiences of taking the test do not bring a significant impact on the improvement of ADFEPLS achievement score. In contrast, length of study preparation has helped test takers in increasing their test scores.
‘IF THEY HINDER TO SPEAK, HOW THEY LEARN IT?’ CAUSE AND SOLUTION FOR STUDENT RELUCTANT TO SPEAK IN SPEAKING CLASS
Authors: Krisna Bayu Arga , Syafii Ahmad
Published: September 2020

This study aims are to find out the factors that make the student hinder to practice their speaking in English classroom. The possible solution to overcome the factors below will be revealed through in-depth interview. The finding of the study of the factors that make student hinder to speak such fear of mistake, shyness, lack of motivation was commonly caused by their personality and also the class environment. The factors shyness was commonly caused by their personalities as a shy person, and the student believe that motivating them to be more confidence in speaking by their teacher is worth considering to make the class environmentbecome more enthusiastic.
The Effect of Playing Online Vocabulary Games and Motivation on Student’s Vocabulary Mastery in Insan Utama Junior High School Pekanbaru
Authors: Lubis Herlianisyah
Published: September 2020

The importance of vocabulary mastery given communicate well between students and teacher in the classroom and learning active. Without vocabulary impossible use English language as communication Burton, and vocabulary total number of the word making up the language, master the fundamental grammatical pattern of language Hornby. In relation to the theoretical ideas, vocabulary is the key factor to ensure that production (receptive vocabulary and productive vocabulary) to get vocabulary as the key factor need a motivation in proces learning. With playing online game it is hoped students have a motivation in learning foreign language especially English subject. Playing online game can relax for students because young learners like games. Based on Ashraf (2014:290), gamers became more intersted in playing online and wished to achieve better result. Students more interactive and motivating and effective in vocabulary. It is the researchers’ reasone to choose online game for up grading students motivation and increase students’ vocabulary. Study got significant impact and change for the students learning, motivation and vocabulary.
IMPLEMENTASI E-GOVERNMENT DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAERAH PADA KONDISI PANDEMI CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
Authors: Chuzairi Ahmad
Published: September 2020

Implementasi E-Government dinas Pendidikan daerah di Indonesia pada kondisi  pandemi Covid-19 dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada publik yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan dinas Pendidikan daerah dalam mengimplementasikan E-Government melalui website dinas pendidikan daerah dimasa pandemi Covid-19. Sampel yang digunakan adalah website dinas pendidikan daerah sebanyak 363 website yang terdiri dari dinas pemerintah provinsi, kabupaten dan kota. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peranan E-Government melalui website sebagai bentuk pelayanan terpadu satu pintu (OSS/ One Stop Service) belum berjalan secara maksimal. Hal ini dapat dilihat bahwa E-Government belum memenuhi kebutuhan pelayanan publik yang berkualitas dan akuntabel  pada kondisi pandemi Covid-19.
JESUS AND THE GENTILE MISSION
Authors: Smiles A.J. , Rao Potana Venkateswara
Published: September 2020

Christian faith has a significant role to play with its neighbors and people of other faiths. Jesus Christ was gentle and relational in his approach to the people of other faiths during his life and ministry. In fact, his disciples also maintained that positive relationship in their mission praxis; but in these days there is a lot of tension that can be seen in Christian Mission praxis in their approach to the people of other faiths. In this context this research article attempts to show Jesus’ objective understanding of Gentiles with an aim to help the reader to maintain positive relationship with people of other faiths.
AMERLIORATIVE EFFECT OF CINNAMALDEHYDE AGAINST LEAD ACETATE INDUCED SPLENIC TOXICITY OF SWISS ALBINO MICE (MUS MUSCULUS)
Authors: Datta Papiya , Paul Soumosish , Sadhukhan Gobinda Chandra , Saha Nimai Chandra , Chatterjee Soumendranath
Published: September 2020

Our mother India is full of various herbal plants with great medicinal importance. Cinnamaldehyde, an active component of Cinnamon, one of the widely used spice has antifungal, anti-microbial, anti-oxidative and many other properties. Our present study is aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of Cinnamaldehyde upon the splenic toxicity induced by chronic lead exposure. For this lead acetate was applied on female Swiss albino mice (Mus musculus) continuously for 120 days. After treatment with lead, only selective dose of Cinnamaldehyde was applied on the mice for last 30 days. For observing the hazardous effects of this heavy metal and curative effect of Cinnamaldehyde, we explored various biological parameters like TBARS, GSH along with morphometric and histo-pathological analysis. Our observations clearly depicted the dose-dependent ill effects of this toxic heavy metal. Post –treatment of Cinnamaldehyde at a selective dose helped the tissue to get rid of this toxicity at certain level. All these findings disclosed the ameliorative effects of Cinnamaldehyde upon lead toxicity on spleen.