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Prediction of Water Level in Lakes by RNN-Based Deep Learning Algorithms to Preserve Sustainability in Changing Climate and Relationship to Microcystin
Authors: Ozdemir Serkan , Ozkan Yildirim Sevgi
Published: November 2023

In recent years, intensive water use combined with global climate change has increased fluctuations in freshwater lake levels, hydrological characteristics, water quality, and water ecosystem balance. To provide a sustainable management plan in the long term, deep learning models (DL) can provide fast and reliable predictions of lake water levels (LWLs) in challenging future scenarios. In this study, artificial neural networks (ANNs) and four recurrent neural network (RNN) algorithms were investigated to predict LWLs that were applied in time series such as one day, five days, ten days, twenty days, one month, two months, and four months ahead. The results show that the performance of the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model with a prediction of 60 days is in the very good range and outperforms the benchmark, the Naïve Method, by 78% and the ANN at the significance level (p < 0.05) with an RMSE = 0.1762 compared to other DL algorithms. The RNN-based DL algorithms show better prediction performance, specifically, for long time horizons, 57.98% for 45 days, 78.55% for 60 days, and 58% for 120 days, and it is better to use a prediction period of at least 20 days with an 18.45% performance increase to take advantage of the gated RNN algorithms for predicting future water levels. Additionally, microcystin concentration was tightly correlated with temperature and was most elevated between 15 and 20 m water depths during the summer months. Evidence on LWL forecasting and microcystin concentrations in the context of climate change could help develop a sustainable water management plan and long-term policy for drinking water lakes.
Influence of Urban Railway Network Centrality on Residential Property Values in Bangkok
Authors: Vichiensan Varameth , Wasuntarasook Vasinee , Prakayaphun Titipakorn , Kii Masanobu , Hayashi Yoshitsugu
Published: November 2023

In recent decades, Bangkok has experienced substantial investments in its urban railway network, resulting in a profound transformation of the city’s landscape. This study examines the relationship between railway development and property value uplift, particularly focusing on network centrality, which is closely linked to urban structure. Our findings are based on two primary analyses: network centrality and spatial hedonic models. The network centrality analysis reveals that closeness centrality underscores the city’s prevailing monocentric structure, while the betweenness centrality measure envisions the potential emergence of urban subcenters. In our hedonic analysis of condominiums near railway stations, we formulated various regression models with different specifications, incorporating spatial effects and network centrality. With Bangkok’s predominant monocentric structure in mind, we found that the spatial regression model, including a spatial error specification and closeness centrality, outperforms the others. This suggests that the impact of railways on property values extends beyond station proximity and encompasses network centrality, intricately linked with the city’s urban structure. We applied our developed model to estimate the expected increase in property values at major interchange stations with high network centralities. These numerical values indicate a considerable potential for their evolution into urban subcenters. These insights offer valuable policy recommendations for effectively harnessing transit-related premiums and shaping the future development of both the railway system and the city.
Digital Technique-Enabled Container Logistics Supply Chain Sustainability Achievement
Authors: Lyu Jieyin , Zhou Fuli , He Yandong
Published: November 2023

With the rapid development of digital technology, the smart sensor-based container equipment and intelligent logistics operations contribute to achieving the efficiency improvement and sustainability achievement of container supply chain under the IoT-based logistics 4.0 scenarios. This paper tries to study the state-of-the-art knowledge of the container logistics supply chain management motivated by digital techniques. Through data-driven analysis this review is performed to assist researchers and practitioners to better understand the container logistics management. The integrated research framework is designed by developing a bibliometric analysis study to address the research themes of the container logistics era. The related publications from the Web of Science database from 2003 to 2022 were indexed and 2897 reference samples are collected as the research data. In addition, the VosViewer is adopted to portray the network, co-occurrence, and co-word analysis by visualizing the collaborative relationships of collected samples. The results show that digital technology has been widely applied in container logistics supply chain management practices, contributing to resilience and sustainability improvement by intelligent operations. These research findings are also helpful for researchers by providing a deep penetrating insight into research opportunities and great potentials of container logistics supply chain by innovative digital technology-enabled practices.
Analysis of the Effect of Ecosystem Services and Urbanization on Human Well-Being in Inner Mongolia Province
Authors: Zhang Shiqi , Wang Hanchen , Fu Xiao , Tang Mingfang , Wu Di , Li Shuang , Wu Gang
Published: November 2023

Ecosystem services and urbanization processes are closely related to human well-being. Understanding the interaction between the three is of great importance for sustainable development. As a case study of northern China, Inner Mongolia Province, we attempt to build an effective framework to quantify human well-being from 1995 to 2020, using the entropy method and evaluating the interaction between ecosystem services, urbanization, and human well-being through the structural equation model. This model tries to understand the interaction between the three, as well as to provide some effective policies for local conditions to improve human well-being. The results showed that: (1) Except for the value of habitat quality, carbon storage and population density fluctuated, other ecosystem services and urbanization indicators have significantly improved at the province scale from 1995 to 2020. The ecosystem services indicators revealed differences between the western and eastern regions, while the high value of urbanization indicators showed a dispersed distribution. (2) Compared with 1995, human well-being improved significantly during the last twenty-five years, during which ecological human well-being increased about 30%, economic human well-being increased about 250%, and social human well-being increased about 170%. (3) Although the path coefficients revealed that ecosystem services and urbanization can significantly promote human well-being (ecosystem service: 0.517, urbanization: 0.878), urbanization had a significantly negative effect on ecosystem services with a path coefficient of −0.608. Taking ecosystem services and urbanization into consideration when studying human well-being can not only help to quantify the effects of human activities and natural resources on human well-being, but also to understand the driving mechanisms behind them. The results indicated that identifying the effect of natural resources and human activities on human well-being is beneficial for guiding effective sustainable development policies.
Supervisory Monitoring and Control Solution on Android Mobile Devices for the Water Industry 4.0
Authors: Mateoiu Ana-Maria , Korodi Adrian , Stoianovici Anka , Tira Radu
Published: November 2023

The capacity for using mobile devices for monitoring and controlling local processes has seen rapid growth in industry for maintenance operations before and after deployment. This is especially important in the case of geographically widely-dispersed locations, such as in the case of the water sector, where processes, technologies, and local automation solutions are widely spread. Usually, the available mobile solutions are dependent on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software installed in the control rooms of water and wastewater facilities, usually without configuration possibilities. Considering the various SCADA control rooms, each focusing on a specific system, and hundreds of smaller locations accessible only with PLC and eventually a small touch screen, the dependence on local SCADA software is proving increasingly impractical. This paper presents the implementation of an easy-to-use SCADA system for the Android operating system, conceived following Industry 4.0 concepts. An OPC UA client-based architecture is proposed to cope with current interoperability standards, mobility and security across industrial processes in various domains. The design relies on a foreground service for uninterrupted communication between the application and the OPC UA client. The system is envisaged to provide notifications to alert the user when alarms are triggered, including both an independent application level alarming module and a new Alarms and Conditions based protocol level module, increasing visibility and response time for technical issues or faults, and being adaptable to both legacy and modern OPC UA specifications. The solution was tested first in the laboratory to validate the communication system with as many OPC UA structures as possible, and then in real scenarios with drinking water and wastewater systems interfacing PLC, HMI and SCADA level OPC UA servers. The tests in the real scenarios included a second-level test for water operators and engineers which accessed and monitored various processes with the developed solution, and all results proved to be satisfactory.
Impact of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds on Secondary Metabolism in Streptomyces spp.—A Source of Metabolic Engineering Strategies
Authors: Krysenko Sergii
Published: November 2023

Actinobacteria from the genus Streptomyces feature complex primary and secondary metabolism, developmental cycle, and ability to produce a variety of natural products. These soil bacteria are major producers of antibiotics and other bioactive compounds and have been extensively investigated due to the medical and industrial relevance of Streptomyces-derived secondary metabolites. However, the genetic toolbox for Streptomyces engineering as well as yield optimization strategies for the production of relevant metabolites are limited. On the one hand, the genetic potential of these organisms has not been fully utilized due to many “silent” or poorly expressed biosynthetic gene clusters, whose activation depends on environmental stimuli and nutrient availability. On the other hand, these GC-rich Gram-positive bacteria are difficult to manipulate, and traditional genetic manipulation strategies are time-consuming and have low efficiency. Recent studies of Streptomyces metabolism and genomes provided new insights into possibilities to overcome these challenges. In this review, advances and approaches for Streptomyces manipulations and secondary metabolite production optimization are discussed. Special focus is given to understanding the interplay between primary and secondary metabolism in Streptomyces and the supply of nitrogen-containing compounds into secondary metabolism. Existing strategies to manipulate cellular metabolism in Streptomyces are reviewed.
Nutritional and Sarcopenia Assessment in Bilateral Lung Transplantation Recipient: Can “The Strongest One” Expect Improved Short-Term Outcomes?
Authors: Congedi Sabrina , Boscolo Annalisa , Nardelli Marco , Biscaro Martina , Legnaro Christian , Sella Nicolò , Fichera Giulia , Giacon Tommaso Antonio , Zanon Paola , Lovison Davide , Bassi Mara , Borrelli Bianca Maria , Lorenzoni Giulia , Giraudo Chiara , Gregori Dario , Rea Federico , Navalesi Paolo
Published: November 2023

Background: Scant data are available on nutritional status in bilateral lung transplant (BLT) candidates. Methods: All consecutive recipients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the University Hospital of Padua (February 2016–2020) after bilateral-lung transplant (BLT) were retrospectively screened. Data collected: (i) nutritional indices (body mass index (BMI), albumin level, prognostic nutritional index (PNI), mini nutritional assessment short-form (MNA-SF)); and (ii) muscular indices (creatinine height index (CHI)), skeletal muscle index (SMI), densitometry of paravertebral muscles on chest CT). Results: 108 BLT recipients were enrolled: 55% had a normal BMI, 83% had serum albumin levels > 35 g/L; high PNI and MNA-SF scores were recorded in most of patients. A total of 74% had a “normal or slightly reduced protein state“ according to the CHI score; 17% were identified as “sarcopenic” according to muscle densitometry (Hu < 30). Lower serum albumin was associated with longer invasive mechanical ventilation days (IMV) and ICU length of stay (p-value for non-linearity < 0.01). PNI and BMI were also associated with an increased ICU length of stay (p-value for non-linearity < 0.01). Conclusions: Most of the BLT recipients had normal nutritional and sarcopenia status. Pre-transplant albumin values correlated with the duration of IMV; serum albumin, PNI and BMI were associated with ICU stay. No nutritional or muscle parameters predicted re-intubation, 30-days rejection and overall length of hospital stay.
Association between Pulmonary Aspergillosis and Cytomegalovirus Reactivation in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Caciagli Valeria , Coloretti Irene , Talamonti Marta , Farinelli Carlotta , Gatto Ilenia , Biagioni Emanuela , Sarti Mario , Franceschini Erica , Meschiari Marianna , Mussini Cristina , Tonelli Roberto , Clini Enrico , Girardis Massimo , Busani Stefano ,   Modena COVID-19 Working Group
Published: November 2023

COVID-19-associated invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) is common and is associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. This prospective observational study aimed to explore the association between CAPA development and the incidence and prognosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in critically ill COVID-19 patients. We included all consecutive critically ill adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection who were admitted to three COVID-19 intensive care units (ICUs) in an Italian hospital from 25 February 2020 to 8 May 2022. A standardized procedure was employed for early detection of CAPA. Risk factors associated with CAPA and CMV reactivation and the association between CMV recurrence and mortality were estimated using adjusted Cox proportional hazard regression models. CAPA occurred in 96 patients (16.6%) of the 579 patients analyzed. Among the CAPA population, 40 (41.7%) patients developed CMV blood reactivation with a median time of 18 days (IQR 7–27). The CAPA+CMV group did not exhibit a significantly higher 90-day mortality rate (62.5% vs. 48.2%) than the CAPA alone group (p = 0.166). The CAPA+CMV group had a longer ICU stay, fewer ventilation-free days, and a higher rate of secondary bacterial infections than the control group of CAPA alone. In the CAPA population, prior immunosuppression was the only independent risk factor for CMV reactivation (HR 2.33, 95% C.I. 1.21–4.48, p = 0.011). In critically ill COVID-19 patients, CMV reactivation is common in those with a previous CAPA diagnosis. Basal immunosuppression before COVID-19 appeared to be the primary independent variable affecting CMV reactivation in patients with CAPA. Furthermore, the association of CAPA+CMV versus CAPA alone appears to impact ICU length of stay and secondary bacterial infections but not mortality.
Tumor Tropism of DNA Viruses for Oncolytic Virotherapy
Authors: Enow Junior A. , Sheikh Hummad I. , Rahman Masmudur M.
Published: November 2023

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) have emerged as one of the most promising cancer immunotherapy agents that selectively target and kill cancer cells while sparing normal cells. OVs are from diverse families of viruses and can possess either a DNA or an RNA genome. These viruses also have either a natural or engineered tropism for cancer cells. Oncolytic DNA viruses have the additional advantage of a stable genome and multiple-transgene insertion capability without compromising infection or replication. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), a member of the oncolytic DNA viruses, has been approved for the treatment of cancers. This success with HSV-1 was achievable by introducing multiple genetic modifications within the virus to enhance cancer selectivity and reduce the toxicity to healthy cells. Here, we review the natural characteristics of and genetically engineered changes in selected DNA viruses that enhance the tumor tropism of these oncolytic viruses.
Optimized Wavelet and Wavelet Packet Transform Techniques for Assessing Crack Behavior in Curved Segments of Arched Beam Bridges Spanning Rivers
Authors: Chen Liang , Lu Xingrong , Deng Daping , Kouhdarag Mehdi , Mao Yimin
Published: November 2023

Our study focuses on the dynamic transient analysis of arched beam bridges over rivers, which face unique geohazards and challenges, including vibrations and dynamic loads that can affect structural integrity. The finite element software ANSYS v. 19.3 was employed to assess acceleration time histories at various bridge positions. Using MATLAB, we conducted wavelet packet decomposition to extract insights from the data, specifically isolating river-induced influences. In this article, the introduction of the wavelet packet rate index (WPERI) is presented as a novel metric for the detection of cracks in the curved bridge segments over rivers. The WPERI proves reliable in accounting for the river environment’s impact on structural integrity. Our findings highlight the sensitivity and precision of the WPERI in accurately detecting cracks and vulnerabilities in these riverine bridges. By combining WPT, finite element analysis, and signal decomposition, our research offers insights into tailored crack detection methods for riverine bridges. This study underscores the potential of WPT as a tool for identifying and characterizing cracks in curved bridge elements over rivers. The innovative WPERI provides a holistic approach to addressing structural issues, thus enhancing bridge durability amid changing environmental conditions. It contributes significantly to structural engineering and paves the way for the further exploration of river-specific crack detection techniques.
Evaluating Effects of Terraces on Flow Regimes in a Hilly and Mountainous Basin
Authors: Zhou Feng , Zhang Wanshun , Liu Xin , Jiang Anna , Chen Gang , Li Ao , Peng Hong
Published: November 2023

Terraces play a crucial role in regulating the water cycle. The management and restoration of, and the conservation strategies and plans for basins rely heavily on the assessment of alterations in hydrological characteristics, whether natural or man-made, within these basin systems. This study centers on evaluating the impact of terraces on temporal variations in the hydrological regime within the Laixi River basin, within the context of climate variability. To achieve this, we employed a hydrological model and applied the Indicators of Hydrologic Alteration and Range of Variability Approach (IHA–RVA). The results show that, under the influence of terraces, the annual flow exhibited an overall decreasing trend. There was a noticeable decrease in streamflow from March to July, while from October to December, there was a clear upward trend, with increases ranging from 4.76% to 8.10% at the Guanshenxindi (GSXD) and Watershed outlet (WO) cross-sections. The indicators related to the minimum flow showed an overall increasing trend, whereas all indicators related to the maximum flow exhibited a clear decreasing trend. Both high and low flow pulse counts decreased, while high and low pulse durations increased overall. The overall trend of flow reversal counts also showed a decrease. All hydrological indicators exhibited low levels of alteration, with hydrologic alteration values lower than 33.33%. However, the influence of terraces on the upstream hydrological conditions was more pronounced than their downstream effect. The terraces in the study area have played a beneficial role in the flood regulation, drought mitigation, and water resource conservation of the Laixi River. They have contributed to stabilizing the daily average flow during high flow periods and have had a positive impact on the ecological base flow during low flow periods, thereby improving the aquatic ecological environment. This study provides theoretical support for river regulation within the framework of soil and water conservation measures.
PROBLEMS OF RECYCLING LARGE-SIZED CAR TIRES
Authors: Duganov V. , Duyun T. , Chuev K. , Arhipova N. , Kravchenko V. , Chueva Yu.
Published: November 2023

The present article describes the problem of disposing of worn-out tires, which arises during the operation of heavy-duty dump trucks in the mining and construction industries. Worn-out tires cannot be buried in landfills and must be disposed of in accordance with Russian legislation. However, at present, equipment for processing large-sized tires has a high cost and occupies a large area. These problems can be solved by the "Installation for Removing the Cable from the Side Part of the Tire during Utilization", which has the same technical and operational characteristics and smaller dimensions compared to analogues. This installation is an effective and economically advantageous solution to the problem of disposing of worn-out tires in the mining and construction industries. Its use will reduce the negative impact on the environment and save resources. To determine the main technological parameters of the installation, an industrial experiment was conducted on the "Hydraulic Puller of Rim Rings" equipment and smaller-sized tires, and a direct-proportional dependence was identified between the tire size and the force required to remove the rim ring.
ON THE ISSUE OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF OPERATION OF PANEL BUILDINGS
Authors: Mavlyuberdinov A. , Bogdanov R. , Suleymanova L.
Published: November 2023

This article discusses issues related to the overhaul of large-panel residential buildings. The authors pay attention to a key aspect of this process, namely the repair of the joints of wall panels, as well as methods to identify places where the tightness of the seams in panel houses is broken. One of the important stages of the study is thermal imaging scanning, which allows you to accurately determine areas with the greatest heat loss and identify problem areas that require immediate intervention. The article also provides a brief description of the different types of sealants and their applications in the context of wall joint repairs. This is significant because choosing the right sealants and applying them correctly can greatly improve the effectiveness and longevity of a repair. The authors of the study emphasize not only the importance of proper repair of wall panel joints, but also the need to comply with building maintenance requirements and timely major repairs using high-quality materials. This is key to ensuring the durability of wall panel joints. Effective major renovations help create a favorable indoor microclimate and reduce energy costs, which is important not only from the point of view of improving living conditions, but also from an economic point of view in the modern construction industry.
COMPOSITIONAL FEATURES AND FORM-CREATIVE BASIS OF LENINGRAD CONSTRUCTIVISM ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Pavlov A. , Bergman A.
Published: November 2023

The article examines the compositional features and methods of shaping the architecture of the 1920s – 1930s using the example of the Leningrad architectural heritage of constructivism. We are talking about the following objects: Levashovsky Bakery Plant and the Moscow District Council, the Kirov District Council and the Palace of Culture named after Gaza I.I., the Palace of Culture named after S.M. Kirov and the Ligovsky Bath and Laundry Plant. In the study, the objects of Leningrad constructivism were analyzed comprehensively: historical information was given, a situational plan was drawn up, archival photographs were presented, and a compositional analysis was carried out, including the author's graphics, illustrating the process of shaping each object. The materials collected by the authors as a result of the study are classified and grouped into a summary table of techniques for shaping the architecture of Leningrad constructivism, demonstrating the similarities and differences of characteristic architectural solutions. The data obtained as a result of the analysis illustrate the compositional features of the objects of the Leningrad avant-garde and reveal the main techniques of shaping characteristic of the architecture of that period. As a result of the study, three main types of volumetric-spatial compositions were identified, characteristic of the architectural solutions of Leningrad avant-garde objects: type 1 - a combination of a cylinder and a parallelepiped, type 2 - buildings with semi-cylindrical projections, type 3 - buildings with a symmetrical entrance solution.
STUDY OF THE MINERALIZING EFFECT OF CRYOLITE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE PROCESSES OF CLINKER FORMATION
Authors: Novosyolov A. , Dreer Yu. , Novoselova I. , Vasina Yu.
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the possibility of using cryolite Na3AlF6, the main fluorine-containing compound of a man-made product of electrolytic aluminum production, as a mineralizing additive when burning clinker. A comparative assessment of the effectiveness of cryolite Na3AlF6, as a mineralizer, and calcium fluoride CaF2, a substance that has the most effective mineralizing effect, is provided. The influence of mineralizer additives on the processes of dissociation of calcium carbonate, assimilation of free calcium oxide with the formation of silicates, aluminates and calcium ferrites, liquid-phase sintering and clinker formation with the synthesis of basic clinker minerals is considered. The physical and chemical processes that occur when heating raw material mixtures without additives and with the addition of mineralizers – CaF2 and Na3AlF6 – to a clinker sintering temperature of 1450ºC are examined in detail. The dynamics of changes in the qualitative phase composition of firing products at various temperatures, ranging from 700ºC to the clinker sintering temperature of 1450ºC, as well as a quantitative characteristic of the intensity of formation of the main clinker minerals are presented. It has been determined that cryolite has a mineralizing effect and can be used as a mineralizer when burning clinker. The effectiveness of cryolite is comparable to the effectiveness of calcium fluoride, and the burning temperature of clinker can be reduced to 1400ºC
ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА СПЕЦИФІКА КОМАНДОТВОРЕННЯ
Authors: Богдан Жанна
Published: November 2023

Актуальність дослідження. Командотворення є важливою темою у сучасному бізнес-просторі, оскільки організації шукають командні структури, щоб стимулювати подальше підвищення продуктивності, прибутковості та якості обслуговування.

Мета дослідження – визначити психологічну специфіку та фактори ефективного командотворення.

Методи і вибірка дослідження. Теоретичний аналіз та узагальнення наукових розвідок за проблемою командотворення.

Результати. Охарактеризовано феномен команди, визначено психологічну специфіку процесу командотворення.

Висновки. Команда – це організована група людей, які працюють над спільною метою. Командна робота передбачає інтеграцію ресурсів для досягнення організаційних цілей, де ролі визначені для кожного члена групи, які разом приймають виклики і знаходяться у постійному пошуку розв’язання проблем. Командотворення є процесом, що передбачає створення групи людей, які спроможні досягти своїх цілей. Процес командо творення передбачає п’ять етапів: власне формування команди, стадія штурму, стадія нормування, ефективний етап та етап трансформації. Кінцевою метою командотворення є ефект позитивної синергії (командний ефект). Шляхами розвитку ефективних команд є: забезпечення чіткості і ясності очікувань і цілей; визначення перспективи розвитку команди, підтримка відданості командним цілям, забезпечення почуття спроможності (самоефективності) кожного члена команди, підтримка мотиву влади (повноваження для прийняття рішень), розширення можливостей членів команди, орієнтація на співпрацю, підтримка ефективної комунікації, творче вдосконалення членів команди та забезпечення відповідальності і підзвітності.
ПРОБЛЕМА САМОРЕГУЛЯЦІЇ У СПОРТИВНІЙ ПСИХОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Hakh Roman
Published: November 2023

Актуальність дослідження: Аналіз наукової літератури, присвяченої розвитку саморегуляції особистості, показує, що цей процес є одним із головних у засвоєнні професійних знань, умінь і навичок, у формуванні професійної особистості молодої людини, мотивації, емоційно-вольових здібностей. сфера, професійно важливі якості та здібності. Проте, незважаючи на різноманітність психолого-педагогічних досліджень, проблема розвитку саморегуляції професійної діяльності у спортсменів не була предметом спеціального дослідження. Метою дослідження є визначення психологічних поглядів і підходів до саморегуляції за умов спортивної діяльності.

Результати. Проаналізовано теоретичні підходи до саморегуляції поведінки та діяльності особистості та їх релевантність для аналізу спортивної діяльності.

Висновки. Саморегуляція у спортсменів – це усвідомлений процес внутрішньої психічної активності з побудови, підтримки й управління різними видами та формами довільної рухової активності, що безпосередньо реалізує досягнення поставлених цілей у процесі виконання завдань спортивної діяльності. Найбільш еврістично плідним підходом для дослдіження саморегуляції у спорті є теорія самодетермінації.
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Authors: Шашенкова Аліна
Published: November 2023

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Engineering and Applied Sciences
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, MARTÍNEZ-VARGAS Sergio , FIGUEROA-RAMÍREZ Sandra Jazmín ,   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, PATIÑO-CARACHURE Cristóbal ,   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, SIERRA-GRAJEDA Juan Manuel ,   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche
Published: November 2023

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the Universidad Autónoma del Carmen (UNACAR), through the Educational Program of the Master's Degree in Materials and Energy Engineering, organized the 5th Master's Student Colloquium, held from August 28 to 31, 2023. The purpose of this event was to provide a space for the dissemination of research topics of the students of the different master's and doctoral programs offered by UNACAR and other graduate programs in the region. It is important to highlight that students from the Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and the Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán - Unidad de Energía Renovable participated in the event.
Using thin-film transistor with thick oxygen-doped Si–Zn–Sn–O channel and patterned Pt/NiO capping layer to enhance ultraviolet light sensing performance
Authors: Ko Rong-Ming , Wang Shui-Jinn , Chen Yu-Hao , Liao Chang-Yu , Wu Chien-Hung
Published: November 2023

Improving the photodetection performance of thin-film transistor (TFT)-based UV photodetectors (UVPDs), using thick channel layers to promote photocurrent (I
ph) or using thin channel layers to suppress dark current (I
dark) is typically a trade-off. In this work, UVPDs based on oxygen-doped Si-Zn-Sn-O (SZTO) TFT with a stack of Pt/NiO capping layers (CLs) to release the trade-off between I
dark and I
ph are demonstrated. The Pt CL creates a wide depletion region in the channel layer to allow the use of thick channels, but still maintains low I
dark, while the NiO CL forms a pn heterojunction to provide additional photogenerated carriers and enhance I
ph under UV irradiation. Experimental results show that the proposed 95 nm-thick oxygen-doped SZTO TFT with a stack of Pt/NiO dual CLs exhibits an excellent photoresponsivity of 2026 A W−1 and photosensitivity of 9.3 × 107 A A−1, which are about 76× and 82.5× higher than a conventional 45 nm-thick SZTO TFT under 275 nm UV irradiation.
Resistance to antimicrobials of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from turkeys in a slaughterhouse
Authors: KARDOĞAN Özlem , MÜŞTAK İnci Başak
Published: November 2023

This study measured the percentage of thermotolerant Campylobacters (C. jejuni and C. coli) from samples obtained from a turkey slaughterhouse in Turkey and investigated their antimicrobial resistance to selected antimicrobials by disc diffusion method. Of 28 samples analyzed, 75% were positive for Campylobacter. Positivity in turkey cecum samples was 28.5% for C. coli and 71.4% for C. jejuni. Very high antimicrobial resistance rates were detected for ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid while resistance to tetracycline was 100% for C. jejuni strains. No isolates showed multidrug resistance, or resistance to gentamicin or erythromycin. These results can provide information about the status of C. coli and C. jejuni resistant to fluoroquinolones, macrolides, aminoglycosides and tetracycline isolated from food animals in Turkey.
BLADDER LEIOMYOMA WITH URETERIC INVOLVEMENT: CASE REPORT WITH
LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: R N Sampathkumar , G B Manjuprasad , S Patel Azharuddin , HR Darshan , Ratkal Jaideep , Raykar Raviraj
Published: November 2023

Introduction Bladder leiomyomas are rare and benign tumors of bladder which account for 0.5% of all urinary bladder tumors especially those
at vesicoureteric junction which are still rarer. Only low numbers of cases were reported till date with estimated at approximately 300 cases
worldwide. Based on size and localization of the lesion, their symptoms vary considerably. Women seem to be more affected, and obstructive
symptoms predominate. Objective: Purpose of our presentation is to stimulate surgeons dealing with bladder tumors to keep leiomyoma as
differential diagnosis and a lesser aggressive approach inspite of Ureteric orice involvement. Case presentation We present a clinical case of an
82-year old woman admitted under General surgery for Umbilical hernia repair with Incidental nding of Bladder mass on Ultrasound. CTshowed
a well-dened non- enhancing bladder mass in right posterolateral wall involving Right Ureteric orice with no upstream dilatation and cystoscopy
established the ndings. Patient underwent successful transurethral resection of the lesion and Histopathology conrmed the diagnosis.
Conclusions Urinary bladder leiomyoma can present as bladder mass with varying degrees of presentation from asymptomatic to obstructive
symptoms. Transurethral resection is almost highly effective even in cases with tumors involving ureteric orice without the need for aggressive
surgical approach.
Interference Pattern to Hybrid Pattern to Diffraction Pattern --- Interaction Between Photons in Non-Parallel Two Slit Experiment
Authors: Peng Hui
Published: November 2023

The interference and the diffraction are two basic phenomena in physical optics. We have shown the phenomenon that, in the experiment of two slits with the certain angle between two slits, the partial interference pattern is embedded in the two diffraction patterns, namely, there is the partial interference + diffraction hybrid patterns.

In this article, we show that the nature and the characteristics of the patterns depend not only on the distance from the diaphragm, but also on the angle between two slits. Namely, when the angle between two slits varies from 00 to 450, the pattern varies from the interference pattern to the hybrid patterns (i.e., the partial interference pattern embedded in diffraction patterns) to the diffraction patterns. Challenge is to interpret consistently the hybrid patterns.
aXonica: a support package for MRI based Neuroimaging
Authors: Wajid Dr. Bilal , Jamil Momina , Iqbal Hasan
Published: November 2023

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) assists in studying the nervous system. MRI scans undergo significant processing before presenting the final images to medical practitioners. These processes are executed with ease due to excellent software pipelines. However, establishing software workstations is non-trivial and requires researchers in life sciences to be comfortable in downloading, installing, and scripting software that is non-user-friendly and may lack basic GUI. As researchers struggle with these skills, there is a dire need to develop software packages that can automatically install software pipelines speeding up building software workstations and laboratories. Previous solutions include NeuroDebian and BIDS App. NeuroDebian covers neuroscience and is less focused, providing only 27 tools for MRI. Whereas, BIDS App is committed to neuroimaging, but is limited because it only accommodates the BIDS format, covering only 34 software related to MRI. This paper presents ‘aXonica,’ an MRI-based neuroimaging support package that is unbiased towards any formatting standards and provides 130 applications, more than double that of NeuroDebian (27) and BIDS App (36) combined. Using a technology stack that employs GUI as the front-end and shell scripted back-end, aXonica provides (i) 130 tools that span the entire MRI-based neuroimaging analysis pipeline, and allow the user to (ii) select the software of their choice, (iii) automatically resolve individual dependencies and (iv) installs them. Hence, aXonica can serve as an important resource for researchers and teachers working in the field of MRI-based Neuroimaging to (a) develop software workstations, and/or (b) install newer tools in their existing workstations.
Dislocated Knee Fracture with Thrombosis of the Popliteal Artery: Two Cases
Authors: Condé Moustapha , Bousbâa H. , Lahmadi M. , Chouikh Y. , Guendbar M. , Hajjioui M. , Bennani M. , Ouahidi M. , Koulémou P. , Hajjioui N. , Zejjari H. , Louaste J. , Amhajji L. , Agoutane N. , Keita D. , Cherrad T.
Published: November 2023

Dislocation of the knee with thrombosis of the popliteal artery is an extremely rare injury [1, 4]. There are several approaches to its management. The authors report two cases of dislocated knee fracture with thrombosis of the popliteal artery, discussing their clinical presentation and management with a review of the literature.
Lessons Learned from Low-Income, First-Generation, Technical, and Rural Students (LIFTRs) Who Participate in Education Abroad
Authors: Wood Dawn
Published: November 2023

Community college student data and stories provide a critical contribution to the narrative of inclusive education abroad. A deficit mindset perspective has precluded historically marginalized student populations’ education abroad stories being shared and heard broadly. The community college provides a setting in which accessible education abroad opportunities exist, and in which students with diverse identities participate in education abroad. This mixed-methods study brings forward unique lessons learned from one community college’s education abroad student enrollment data and student study abroad narratives. Findings show evidence that students who identify as LIFTRs (low-income, first-generation, technical, rural, or a combination of these four) are indeed likely to participate in education abroad opportunities. A retrospective education abroad survey and semi-structured student interviews collect and amplify LIFTR stories. Education abroad leaders and practitioners are called upon to embrace a capabilities approach to education abroad access and recognize that global learning is a requisite to all students’ higher education experience, regardless of personal backgrounds.
Vocational Educational Training (VET) in Tunisia: Barriers and Challenges to its Internationalization and Possible Solutions to Boost Socio-Economic Development of the Country
Authors: Marchionne Silvia
Published: November 2023

Since the educational reform of the 1980s, Tunisian Vocational Educational Training (VET) system has been the oldest continuing education system in North Africa, with its origins dating back to the beginning of Tunisian independence from the French colonial power in 1956. This article explores internationalization trends in VET institutions in Tunisia through desk research on secondary sources and through informal interviews with local actors conducted in 2023 to complement gathered information. The study contributes to setting grounds for further research in this field by providing an overview of the (VET) sector in Tunisia, their internationalization trends, and policy recommendations to further develop the internationalization of VET institutions in the country. Abstract in French Depuis la réforme éducative des années 1980, le système tunisien de formation professionnelle (EFP) est le plus ancien système de formation continue en Afrique du Nord, ses origines remontant au début de l'indépendance tunisienne de la puissance coloniale française en 1956. Cet article explore l'internationalisation et ses tendances dans les établissements d’EFP en Tunisie à travers une recherche documentaire sur des sources secondaires et à travers des entretiens informels avec des acteurs locaux menés en 2023 pour compléter les informations recueillies. L'étude contribue à jeter les bases de recherches plus approfondies dans ce domaine en fournissant un aperçu du secteur de la formation professionnelle en Tunisie, de ses tendances en matière d'internationalisation et des recommandations politiques pour développer davantage l'internationalisation des institutions d'EFP dans le pays.
An Untapped Resource: Introducing the Special Section on Community College/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education Abroad
Authors: Whatley Melissa , Raby Rosalind , Friedman Sora
Published: November 2023

Current research counters the deficit narrative by capturing student and faculty education abroad leaders’ perspectives, which collectively show how the open access philosophy of the community college supports and enables new educational opportunities (Whatley & Raby, 2020). Research also shows the varied learning outcomes available through community college/TVET education abroad that are geared towards adult learners (Wood & Raby, 2022). Still other research debunks the deficit narrative by detailing institutional networks that support various forms of internationalization (Smith, 2019). New research confirms that access to study abroad at community colleges supports all students, especially those who have been historically marginalized (Barone, 2021). In this way, community college education abroad research findings align with and lead a focus on social justice (Viggiano, 2019) and on diversity, equity, and inclusion (Whatley & Raby, 2020). The five articles in this special section add to the expansive body of community college education abroad literature.
Framework to Explore the Range of Literature on Community College/TVET College Education Abroad
Authors: Raby Rosalind , Whatley Melissa , Friedman Sora
Published: November 2023

This article conducts a bibliometric approach to present a macro view of broader themes found in publications on community college/TVET education in the United States and abroad. A total of 340 publications were identified and analyzed to show that international programming thrives in the field of community college and TVET education abroad. Abstract in Spanish Este artículo lleva a cabo un proyecto bibliométrico para presentar una perspectiva macro de temas generales en publicaciones que tratan de colegios comunitarios/instituciones de educación técnica y vocacional en Estados Unidos y otros países. Tras identificar y analizar trescientas cuarenta publicaciones en total, se muestra que los programas internacionales prosperan en este sector.
Effectiveness of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak in cohort and case-control studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Floriano1 Idevaldo , Silvinato1,2 Antônio , Arthur Bacha3 Hélio , Naime Barbosa4 Alexandre , Tanni5 Suzana , Marques Bernardo2,6 Wanderley
Published: November 2023

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19 infection. Methods: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies, considering the best level of evidence available. Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Clinical Trials.gov) were searched to identify studies that evaluated the effectiveness of wearing masks compared with that of not wearing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Risk of bias and quality of evidence were assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Results: Of the 1,028 studies identified, 9 met the inclusion criteria (2 cohort studies and 7 case-control studies) and were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis using cohort studies alone showed statistically significant differences, wearing a cloth mask decreased by 21% [RD = -0.21 (95% CI, -0.34 to -0.07); I2 = 0%; p = 0,002] the risk of COVID-19 infection, but the quality of evidence was low. Regarding case-control studies, wearing a surgical mask reduced the chance of COVID-19 infection [OR = 0.51 (95% CI, 0.37-0.70); I2 = 47%; p = 0.0001], as did wearing an N95 respirator mask [OR = 0.31 (95% CI, 0.20-0.49); I2 = 0%; p = 0.00001], both with low quality of evidence. Conclusions: In this systematic review with meta-analysis, we showed the effectiveness of wearing masks in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection regardless of the type of mask (disposable surgical mask, common masks, including cloth masks, or N95 respirators), although the studies evaluated presented with low quality of evidence and important biases.
Classification of gating systems for die casting on cold horizontal pressing chamber machines
Authors: Korotchenko I.A. , Smykov A.F. , Korotchenko A.Yu.
Published: November 2023

A classification of the main elements of gating systems for die casting on cold horizontal pressing chamber machines is proposed based on the analysis of literature and production experience. Sketches of various types of feeders and supply channels are presented, as well as examples of choosing the type of gating system for various groups of castings are shown. Classification can help solve problems of optimizing the technology of castings manufacturing for design engineers and technologists.