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Design of ant colony planning algorithms for multi-stage grids of distribution networks considering network resilience
Authors: Yuan Ye , Wang Haiyan , Yuan Xinping , Wu Ruobing , Zhang Shilei
Published: August 2024

Network Destruction Resilience is the ability of a system to maintain good operation in the event of an external attack or internal failure. The resilience of distribution network is crucial to guarantee the reliability of power supply. In this paper, we design a planning algorithm considering network destructibility for the multi-stage ant colony planning problem of distribution networks. The method establishes the multi-stage network planning objective function of distribution network from the perspectives of total investment cost and annual operation cost of multi-node network frame, destruction resistance, active power and reactive network loss of distribution network, etc. Then based on the constraints of the model, the improved ant colony algorithm is used to solve the multi-stage network planning objective function of distribution network, and the results of the anti-termite colony planning of multi-stage network frame of distribution network are obtained. In order to verify the effectiveness of the algorithm, simulation experiments are carried out on real distribution network data. The results show that the proposed ant colony planning algorithm for multi-stage grid frames can effectively improve the destruction resistance of distribution networks, and reduce the total investment cost and annual operation cost of multi-stage grid frames, and reduce the network loss rate data of multi-stage grid frames of distribution networks after application. It provides an effective method for planning the distribution network.
Advice to People with Parkinson’s in My Clinic: Probiotics and Prebiotics
Authors: Hor Jia Wei , Toh Tzi Shin , Lim Shen-Yang , Tan Ai Huey
Published: August 2024

There is increasing evidence that microbial-based therapies can be useful in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this viewpoint, we provide a state-of-the-art review of the clinical and pre-clinical evidence for probiotics and prebiotics in PD. Currently, short-term clinical studies, including double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials, have demonstrated safety, and efficacy primarily in improving constipation-related symptoms. Pre-clinical studies consistently reported improvements in a range of biological markers and outcomes, including evidence for attenuation of gut dysfunction and neuroprotection. Bacteria from the genus Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have been the most frequently studied both in clinical and pre-clinical probiotics studies, while research into prebiotics is still limited and primarily involved resistant starch and fructooligosaccharides. We provide practical suggestions for clinicians on how to advise patients in the clinic regarding these popular treatments, and important caveats to be aware of. Finally, areas for further advancements are highlighted. It is envisaged that in the future, microbial-based therapies may benefit from personalization based on an enhanced understanding of a whole range of host factors and host-microbiome interactions.
FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CENTER BASED ON A TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFER NODE
Authors: Abdulgani Mustafa Mustafa Mahmооd
Published: August 2024

The article defines the features of the functional organization of public transport centres on the transport interchanges in combination with the station complex. The role of cut-off parking lots in the multifunctional structure placed in the nodes of the city's planning framework is emphasize. The advantages of using modern types of ecological public transport and means of alternative energy for the maintenance of transport interchanges are take into account. The study uses the method of analogue analysis and structural-functional analysis of foreign examples of public centres at transport interchanges. Proposals for the development of the Kyiv- Volynskyi station in conjunction with the Kyiv airport have been submit. It is recommend to block transport buildings with city objects of cultural and household purpose: hotel, transport agency, restaurant, cafe, shopping centre, rarely cinema and concert halls). As well as other forms of association, depending on local conditions and the amount of passenger traffic in the node. Car service opportunities should also: temporary parking lots, parking lots, storage garages, repairs, car inspections, etc. An important element of engineering is local transport systems: moving tracks, conveyors, escalators, elevators, etc. When using local transport systems, it is necessary to provide additional lines of escalators or lifts of a special type to serve people with reduced mobility. Separate blocks of the public transport centre can be unite with the help of underground and surface communications, which ensure the unhindered passage of pedestrians and the passage of vehicles.
INTEGRATION OF APPLIED IPD MODULES INTO THE COMPOSITION OF ORGANISATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Druzhynin Maksym , Malykhin Mykhailo , Katsiuba Ihor , Kirik Yaroslav , Stepaniuk Roman
Published: August 2024

Modern construction projects are characterised by complex multifunctional relationships that require processing a large amount of information. The main task of innovative development of construction development is to create competitive advantages in the strategic perspective, which form a safe and comfortable environment for human life that meets high international quality standards, ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the country's construction industry. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a completely new idea based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. The main idea is to work closely with the investor, designer and executors of a construction project. Achievement of competitive advantages should be based on innovative re-equipment of the construction industry, development of innovative competences, engineering schemes for life cycle management of construction projects, application of information technologies to increase productivity, reduce energy intensity, material consumption and cost of construction products. The article analyses the benefits of using information modelling and the integrated project implementation method in construction. A mathematical model for choosing the optimal network organisational structure of a project is developed. The main factors affecting the synergistic effect of the construction project implementation (costs of making changes to the project, increasing the implementation time, transaction and operating costs) are identified. An economic and mathematical model for assessing the synergistic effect of the joint implementation of integrated construction project implementation and information modelling has been built and tested in practice. A simulation model has been developed for a comprehensive study and optimisation of the communication network of participants in the implementation of a construction project. The results obtained will allow the top management of contractors to effectively monitor, structure and manoeuvre assets in their operations, substantiate the economic strategy and parameters of the production and business portfolio of construction companies.
GENESIS OF RECREATIONAL SETTLEMENTS IN THE UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Hnes Yuriy
Published: August 2024

The article examines the phenomena of the emergence and spontaneous evolution of a new type of recreational facilities for the Ukrainian Carpathians region – multi-format recreational settlements that combine private rental residential units with their partial functioning, in the form of rental recreational housing, in the structure of a management company. The prerequisite for the emergence of this type of recreational facilities was the construction of a large ski complex in Bukovel. Accommodation in this complex offered both traditional hotels and comfortable single-family cottages. And these cottages turned out to be the most popular among vacationers and it were they that became a clear example for residents of surrounding villages and towns, who quickly adapted their own surroundings “for tourists.”
After russia's occupation of Crimea in 2014, a significant number of the Ukrainian population redirected their holidays to the Carpathian region. The summer holiday season in the mountains has become as widespread and crowded as the winter season. Consequently, recreational facilities in the Ukrainian Carpathians over the course of 1- 2 years were transformed from single-season to year-round establishments, and the summer season surpassed the traditional winter season in terms of profitability.
The global Covid 19 pandemic with strict long-term quarantine, psychological stress, and total remote work became the next strong impetus for popularizing the idea of owning a single-family cottage in the environmentally friendly, safe Carpathians. At that time, quarantined Europe and open Ukraine, a visa-free regime and the opening of a number of low-cost airlines to the Gulf countries also resulted in the appearance of a huge number of tourists from the Arab world in the Carpathians.The desire to own a single-family cottage in the Carpathians grew stronger after the large-scale russian invasion in February 2022, as all the delights of the Carpathians added to the feeling of safety from bombings and missile attacks. The response to this demand was the offer of private estates, apart-hotels, small cottage communities, and entire recreational settlements with developed internal infrastructure. The owner of such a building in a recreational settlement can live in it all the time. However, during absence, the management company of a recreational settlement has the right to rent out its building to third parties under the terms of a preliminary agreement with its owner. Thus, this property passively generates income for the owner during the period when he and his family are in another place. Technical issues of maintaining or repairing a building, providing energy resources, developing the territory, landscaping, etc. provided by the management company. Taking this into account, investing capital in exactly this type of real estate in the Ukrainian Carpathians is quite promising and relevant in our time.
COMPARATIVE EXERGY ANALYSIS OF ADIABATIC AND ISOTHERMAL HUMIDIFICATION IN A DIRECT-FLOW CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Authors: Zadoiannyi Oleksandr , Yevdokimenko Yurii
Published: August 2024

Central air conditioning systems of buildings and structures are significant consumers of electric and thermal energy of different temperature levels and are the least economical in terms of energy consumption. When designing these systems, due attention is not always paid to assessing their energy efficiency and no variant design is carried out with a comparison of the relevant indicators. This is due to the lack of proven engineering methods. The exergy method of analysing energy-consuming systems provides a correct numerical assessment of energy efficiency and enables a comparative analysis of circuit solutions and system elements. In contrast to the energy method, the peculiarity of the exergy method in relation to air conditioning systems is the possibility of taking into account all available mass and energy flows in the system in exergy units. The extension of the exergy method to systems for creating and maintaining a microclimate in buildings and structures has not yet acquired the status of practical engineering support. This article presents an example of an exergy analysis based on the original methodology for comparing methods of humidification in a central air conditioning system for a public building in order to select the best method in terms of energy efficiency. Two traditional methods of air humidification for the cold season - adiabatic and isothermal - were used for the study and comparison. The results of analytical studies are presented in the form of relative values of exergy.
PROSPECTS OF FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION OF THE CASTLE COMPLEX IN VILLAGE PODZAMOCHOK OF TERNOPOL REGION
Authors: Andrusiak Uliana
Published: August 2024

The historical castle complex in the village Podzamochok of the Ternopol region has significant resource potential for adaptation to modern functions. However, the architectural monument of national importance is increasingly destroy due to adverse anthropogenic and natural factors.
In order to preserve this unique object of cultural heritage of Ukraine, it is necessary to form a program of functional adjustment of the castle complex. In the course of the research, the author analyzed examples of global scientific and project experience, projects of adapting historical castle complexes to new functions, and the resource potential of the historical castle complex in the village Podzamochok. Based on the obtained results, a corresponding program of functional adaptation of the complex formed. The most important points of this program are the following:
• carry out emergency and restoration works for the planning and spatial structure of the castle complex;
• create of a tourist water route along the Strypa River. The route will pass through the village Podzamochok, Buchach, village Zhiznomir, village Rusyliv, village Skomorokhy, village Sokilets and village Berem'yany. A mooring for watercraft must should be arrang 400 m from the castle fortifications in the village Podzamochok;
• organize of museum expositions of objects of art and daily life of the ancient inhabitants of Opil'a. Exhibitions will be place in the restored rooms of the pentagonal corner and the palace (northern corner of the castle fortifications);
• create of a "sports and tourist center of hang gliding (paragliding) and extreme tourism". Place the instructor's room and the first aid station on the first floor of the pentagonal corner (southern corner of the fortifications of the castle complex). Place a hang-gliding and paragliding area on the western side of the castle complex.
Therefore, the most promising functional purpose for the historical castle complex in the village of Podzamochok is a tourist attraction. Such a function will contribute to the most complete disclosure of the resource potential of the complex.
ANALYSIS OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL/ETHYLENE GLYCOL HEATING IN THE CYLINDRICAL CHANNEL OF THE SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR
Authors: Chоvniuk Yuriy , Cherednichenko Petro , Moskvitina Anna
Published: August 2024

When designing solar thermal collectors, non-stationary operating conditions of the solar system are considered to determine the instantaneous heat output and temperature of the heat carriers during a given day or period. It is known that the amount of useful heat absorbed by a solar thermal collector is directly dependent on the temperature of the heat carrier at the inlet and outlet of the solar thermal collector. The calculation of the heat consumption and/or storage system also requires the temperature of the heat carrier at the outlet of the solar collector. The heating of the heat carrier in a solar collector can be divided into two stages: heating of the walls of the heat exchanger (cylindrical channel) in a solar thermal collector by solar energy and heating of propylene glycol/ethylene glycol in the heat exchanger (cylindrical channel) of a solar thermal collector. This paper presents seven methods for determining the temperature field of the walls of the heat exchanger (cylindrical channel) of a solar thermal collector, depending on the initial and boundary conditions. The most general case for calculating the temperature field of propylene glycol/ethylene glycol moving in the heat exchanger of a solar heat collector assumes the presence of heat exchange on the surfaces of its contact with the walls of the cylindrical channel and with the environment. The calculation takes into account the difficulties associated with the significant nonlinearity of boundary conditions of the "given surface radiation" type. That is, it is taken into account that one surface of the heat exchanger channel is turned to solar radiation, and the opposite is turned to the back wall of the solar heat collector. The solution is found analytically using the method of Green's functions.
ON THE INFLUENCE OF EXOGENEOUS PROCESSES ON THE RESULTS OF MEASURING MOVEMENTS OF GEODESIC MARKINGS
Authors: Kulikovska Olga
Published: August 2024

The influence of exogenous processes on geodetic marks is multifactorial, and in modern observation practice there is no clear scientifically based system of engineering and geodetic forecasting of neotectonics influence on the results of repeated high-precision leveling, on the basis of which it would be possible to solve the issues of stability of depth, soil and rock leveling marks, as well as modeling the mechanism of influence of exogenous processes on the results of repeated leveling. Therefore, the study of their influence is an urgent task. The study is aimed at determining the influence of exogenous processes on the results of measurements of geodetic marks displacements during observations at local geodynamic polygons in the Kryvyi Rih region. The work performed has shown that the temperature factor is periodic in nature and therefore its influence on the stability of the reps also naturally varies over time: it changes linearly in the time interval March-May and September-November, sinusoidally in June-August, if divided into separate parts. Although, in general, the temperature change can be described as a sinusoid.
A linear correlation has been established, but it should be noted that it can be broken by the imposition of a stronger factor that determines the dynamics of the movement of the rappers. There is no clear connection between temperature changes Δt and exceedances Δh in the time interval May-July. The intensive increase in temperature corresponds to the lowering of soil references, which is inconsistent with the general theory of their stability. The phase shift is more than two months, which indicates the influence of another, stronger factor than temperature on the stability of soil references. Periodic changes in atmospheric temperature cause thermal deformations of rocks, which, due to differences in thermal properties and temperature conditions of rocks, have a complex differentiated structure in space and time, which is manifested in heterogeneous vertical displacements of the references underlying these rocks.
The revealed regularities of the temperature factor and the instability of the references caused by this factor made it possible to predict its value and recommend a scheme of time periods for field measurements in repeated cycles.
Formation of individual educational trajectory of university student based on modified ant colony optimization algorithm
Authors: Zakharchenkov K. V. , Mrochek T. V. , Kutuzov V. V.
Published: August 2024

Individual educational trajectory allows to provide each learner with a sequence of learning materials in accordance with their pace, learning style and existing gaps in knowledge. Under the conditions of education digitalization, there is an opportunity to use modern ways to improve learning quality to create an individual educational trajectory. The article presents a model of learning content adaptation which contains an algorithm for building an individual educational trajectory based on a modified ant colony optimization algorithm that provides a personalized selection of a sequence of educational materials. The model of learning content adaptation is illustrated on the example of learning SQL within the framework of the course “Databases”. The proposed modification of the ant colony optimization algorithm allows to increase in the efficiency of competence formation in the course of academic disciplines which have a significant duration and consist of loosely related modules by assigning each student to the most appropriate subgroup in accordance with the chosen professional role and organizing full­fledged repetition throughout the discipline. It is proposed to use the desired qualification level of mastering the SQL (basic or professional) or the direction of training (specialty) as specifiers of student groups. The repetition of the basics of problem solving in the process of studying the discipline is proposed to be performed based on pheromone values determined by the ant colony optimization algorithm. The calculating formula for these values provides a high probability of redirecting the student to the solution of problems from the list for repetition when exceeding the permissible number of taken hints or attempts to solve.
Digital technologies in additional professional education curricula as a mean for developing professional competencies in polytechnic university students
Authors: Dianova Yu. V. , Stolbova I. D.
Published: August 2024

Digitalization of education plays an important role in the implementation of programs to train highly qualified personnel for the digital economy. The project “Digital departments”, implemented since 2022 at the intersection of additional education and information technologies within the framework of the national program “Digital economy of the Russian Federation”, creates a unique educational format, not only changing the organizational forms of training but also allowing the use of digital technologies as means of developing the vocational competencies of students. The article presents data on the first implementation results of the additional professional education program “Information technologies in design” at the “digital department” of Perm National Research Polytechnic University and aimed at training specialists in the field of industrial design. The digital technologies considered in the article act not only as tools in the operational activity of an industrial designer but also as means for the vocational development of special design thinking skills. The author’s teaching methods are of practical value for achieving the effect of “creativization” of design solutions developed by the program participants. It is proved that in such context, digital technologies contribute to the formation of students’ skills of creative actions carrying artistic, aesthetic, and economic value. The presented results may be of practical interest to heads of university design education, to teachers — researchers of the problems of digital transformation of engineering and graphic education, as well as methodologists and teachers­practitioners who provide training in the programs of higher and additional vocational education in the IT sphere.
Investigating the Effects of Pitch Discrimination-based Rehabilitation on Indices and Results of Diagnostic Tests of Children Suspected of Auditory Processing Disorder
Authors:   Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Lotfi Yones , Parhizgar Mohammadreza ,   Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Doosti Afsaneh ,   Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Bakhshi Enayatollah ,   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Social Health, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2024

Objective Auditory processing disorder (APD) tests, based on the deviation of results from standard benchmarks, can distinguish children suspected of having APD. Some of these tests directly relate to the ability to discriminate sound pitch, while others may be indirectly affected. Accordingly, this study investigates the impact of pitch discrimination-based rehabilitation on diagnostic indices of APD tests. Materials & Methods In this study, we selected 19 children suspected of APD who were identified based on tests of pitch pattern, dichotic digits, and monaural selective auditory attention as the intervention group. These children received pitch discrimination-based training, for about three months, two to three sessions a week, each session up to 1 h. After completing the rehabilitation phases, diagnostic tests were administered again. We also selected 26 children with similar diagnostic criteria for APD as the control group. No intervention was applied to this group, and after a comparable period to the intervention group, diagnostic tests were re-administered. The results before and after the interventions were compared within the intervention group and with the 26 children in the control group. Results The rehabilitation showed significant improvements in the pitch pattern and monaural selective auditory attention tests. In the monaural selective auditory attention test, significant improvements were observed in both ears (P=0.001). In the pitch pattern test, effective improvements were also observed for both ears (P=0.001). The effects were such that nearly 37% of children suspected of APD, based on the diagnostic criteria used in the study, no longer met the criteria for this disorder. Hence, if the same tests are re-administered to them, these children will be diagnosed as having no auditory processing disorder. Conclusion Discrimination-based rehabilitation impacts the results of APD tests. Accordingly, some children who are classified as suspected auditory processing disorder with such tests, are removed from this subgroup after the intervention.
Karakteristik Tepung Sukun (Artocarpus Altilis)
Authors: Hendrawan Hendrawan
Published: August 2024

Breadfruit besides can be consumed directly, can also be processed into intermediate product, that is processed into breadfruit flour. Producing breadfruit flour is an effort of food diversification, to reduce people dependency on wheat flour, and to extend the storage time. Characteristic of Breadfruit flour is affected by temperature and drying time. Therefore, it is necessary to do research to find out the effect of drying time on particular temperature level on characteristic of breadfruit flour. This research applied the Randomized Block Design with five treatments which was drying time (A: 6, B: 6.5, C: 7, D: 7.5, E: 8 hours), and each treatment was repeated five times. The organoleptic test was conducted on color and aroma, while the chemical test was moisture content. Result of the research showed that drying time effected color and moisture content significantly. However, aroma was not affected by the drying time. The best characteristic was produced by treatment A (6 hours) based on color (4.85). moisture content of the product was 12.21%.
Mechanical and Physical Study of Concrete Substitutes with Silica Powder Exposed in Simulated Aggressive Environment
Authors: Giménez Alejandro , Olavarrieta María Alice , Silva Luisana , Gallegos Hernán
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of standardized cylindrical specimens in simulated exposure environments by immersing them in a 3% NaCl solution. The physical and mechanical evaluation was performed on reinforced cylindrical specimens of 30 cm high and 15 cm in diameter. The specimens are made of concrete with partial replacement of the cement by silica doses in 10% and 15%, with water cement ratio of 0.45 and 0.65 and a design strength of 250 kgf/cm². Settlement tests, porosity, capillary absorption and mechanical resistance were performed in a period of 5 months, and the influence of silica powder substitution in concrete mixtures on the standard mixture was analyzed. It was found that the mechanical strength increased compared to the design strength, with an a/c ratio of 0.45 and 0.65. Compared with the design strength, the mechanical strength of the substitute mixture reached an acceptable value. As for the porosity and capillary absorption tests, they were not satisfactory for any relation to a/c, probably due to lack of curing prior to exposure.
Application of Traditional Chinese Patterns in Modern Restaurant Space Design
Authors: Jiang Yunzhuo
Published: August 2024

With the development of the economy and social progress, people's demand for health and leisure is increasing day by day. Food as a culture has risen from survival to the spiritual and cultural level of demand, so food culture has become a hot topic of modern food space design. Bronze is one of the most important representatives of traditional Chinese culture, and now food culture and arts and crafts have also become hot spots of contemporary food space design, which have important value in the development. Furniture has become a classic element of traditional cultural heritage in modern food space design, for example, various tableware is painted with Taotie patterns that symbolize "eating". At the same time, it is also a positive response to the national policy of promoting traditional culture, so the study of the application of traditional patterns in modern food space design has important theoretical and practical significance. Traditional patterns, as a form of Chinese culture, skillfully combine traditional culture with modern dining space design, providing people with a form of dining. At the same time, it helps to feel the charm of traditional culture and create the overall atmosphere of the dining space.
Analysis of a Prefabricated Beam Column Joint Component with Energy Consuming Steel Plates
Authors: Zhu Yu , Ou Yanjun
Published: August 2024

Prefabricated structures have the advantages of short construction period, fast construction speed, and low environmental pollution. Based on this, a new type of prefabricated beam column node with energy dissipating steel plates is proposed. The structure mainly consists of prefabricated beams, columns, prefabricated energy dissipating hinge structures, etc. A finite element model is established for analysis and comparison with cast-in-place structures. It is found that the seismic performance of prefabricated beam column nodes with energy dissipating steel plates is better, and their displacement ductility and energy dissipation capacity are much higher than cast-in-place structures. A prefabricated frame structure system with energy dissipating steel plates is established to study its structural failure sequence.
Estimation of Additional Costs by Seismic Safety in Shallow Foundations Projects
Authors: Álvarez-Deulofeu Eduardo Rafael , Beira-Fontaine Eduardo , Cabrera-Castro Pedro Manuel , Daoud-Mohamed Mohamed
Published: August 2024

Additional costs for seismic safety in shallow foundation projects for five reinforced concrete buildings with different dimensions in plan and prop, in the city of Santiago de Cuba, an area of greatest seismic danger in Cuba are evaluated. Costs of foundation plates for seismic, wind load and gravity loads are compared separately. Physical mechanical properties were obtained from testing soil samples by SPT test at the construction area. Requirements for designing foundation plates result from the structural modeling using SAP 2000 NL version 14 for combination load according to current Cuban regulations. The book Excel DISCAR 3.0 was used for designing the geotechnical and structural foundation. Budgets were calculated by using the PRESWIN program, showing increases costs for seismic safety of foundation plates between 34 to 66% in relation to similar costs obtained by wind loads or gravitational loads, significantly increasing the dimensions of foundation's plates, concrete and excavation volumes as well as total reinforcing steel weight for seismic loads.
Assessment of a Force Method for the Resilient Seismic Design of Special Moment-Resisting Steel Frames with Hysteretic Energy Dissipation Devices
Authors: Hernández Ramírez Héctor , Tena Colunga Arturo
Published: August 2024

In this paper, the authors present the results of nonlinear dynamic analyses of twelve building models designed according to a methodology based upon the force method, capacity design principles and the concept of structural fuses to achieve resilient seismic designs for special moment-resisting steel frames with hysteretic energy dissipation devices mounted on chevron steel bracing. It is demonstrated that the resilient design mechanism previously checked with pushover analyses is also attained for most studied models with nonlinear dynamic analyses using an acceleration record which is compatible with the elastic design spectrum. Also, it is corroborated that the planned second line of inelastic defense is activated if the seismic action surpasses the considered design spectrum. Based upon the obtained results, it is confirmed that it is possible to perform a resilient seismic design for the studied system under the proposed methodology, even for tall and slender buildings. Therefore, the proposed initial stiffness ratio parameters and the global design parameters previously proposed by the authors to use in a code-oriented force method can be used with confidence for the resilient seismic design of this structural system.
The Application of Intelligent Technology in Interior Design and Its Impact on Living Experience
Authors: Yang Xu
Published: August 2024

The development trend of intelligent residential interior design suggests that deep personalization, integration, greenness, and security will become mainstream. Designers will utilize AI technology to comprehensively understand user needs and craft unique smart home experiences. The future home environment will seamlessly integrate devices and offer efficient control methods for convenience. Additionally, there will be a heightened focus on environmental sustainability, optimizing energy usage through intelligent systems and potentially incorporating renewable energy sources to achieve zero-energy living spaces. Intelligent technology is significantly transforming interior design, guiding living spaces towards a smarter, more comfortable, and more sustainable future. Throughout this progression, design is evolving from a singular aesthetic focus to the fusion of technology and art. Designers are transitioning into technology leaders and artistic innovators, collectively shaping the future lifestyle of humanity.
Evaluate and design public policies to address water supply and quality issues in the water crisis in Monterrey and its metropolitan areas
Authors: Zuñiga Juan Manuel Martínez , Ávila Nancy Elizabeth Pruneda
Published: August 2024

The present article focuses on the evaluation and design of public policies aimed at addressing the issues of water availability and quality in the water crisis affecting Monterrey and its metropolitan area. As water demand has increased due to population growth and urban development, a situation of water scarcity has emerged, posing a threat to water security and the well-being of the region. The implementation of effective public policies on water is crucial to confront this crisis. Through rigorous evaluation of water availability and quality, it becomes possible to identify problem areas and sources of contamination, enabling concrete measures to be taken for mitigation and control. Additionally, appropriate design of public policies promotes water conservation, encourages sustainable water management practices, and establishes governance mechanisms to ensure their implementation. The successful implementation of these public policies entails a range of benefits and utilities. Firstly, it ensures the provision of potable water to the population, meeting their basic needs and improving their quality of life. Moreover, it promotes the conservation of water resources, preventing their overexploitation and ensuring long-term availability. Furthermore, it prevents water pollution, preserving its quality and safeguarding the health of the inhabitants. Encouraging results have been observed as a result of the implementation of effective public policies. There has been a decrease in water scarcity and an improvement in the quality of water available for human consumption and industrial use. Additionally, citizen participation and community engagement in water management have been promoted, strengthening the region's resilience to future water challenges.
The urban environmental system perspective on socio-environmental risks of urban flooding
Authors: Farias Ariadne , Mendonça Francisco
Published: August 2024

In the context of urban socio-environmental issues, floods stand out due to the amplitude of their impacts on building spaces and populations' lives. This problem has become an object of study in several knowledge areas, particularly from an interdisciplinary perspective, for understanding and identifying risks and socio-environmental vulnerabilities associated with hydrological disasters. The occurrence of extreme precipitation events recorded in Brazilian cities has also drawn attention of both public managers and agents, since the floods of urban rivers have caused, each year, serious damage to the population and services located in risk areas. Overall, floods in large, medium-sized, and even small cities are related to land use and land cover, as well as to rainwater management in urban spaces. Driven by these issues, this study presents results regarding the socio-environmental risks of urban flooding in Francisco Beltrão, a town located in Paraná State-Southern Brazil. It is based on the Urban Environmental System (UES) methodology, which is applied to identify social and environmental factors that intervene in the production of risks and vulnerabilities related to hydrological disasters. In the social subsystem domain, material losses related to urban flooding in Francisco Beltrão evidence the vulnerabilities of the affected population and the economic and social damage. On the other hand, regarding the natural subsystem domain, there is an increased hazard of extreme hydrometeorological events, which might lead to river flooding. Considering the urban socio-environmental system of Francisco Beltrão, the population's exposure to the flood hazard and the environmental degradation of urban rivers points to the use and occupation of risk areas.
Environmental quality of the Paraim River springs, far south of Piauí
Authors: Rocha Israel Lobato , Salomão Leandro Caixeta , Iwata Bruna De Freitas , Souza2 José Antonio Rodrigues de , Moreira Débora Astoni
Published: August 2024

The small flows of runoff give rise to water bodies which, through their multiple uses, contribute to satisfying the basic vital needs of animals, plants and ecosystems. Spring areas play an important role in maintaining the environmental quality of the basin. To this end, it is essential that these areas have an effective conservation policy. The aim of this study was to determine the environmental quality of the Paraim River's spring areas, emphasizing the physical-chemical and biological quality of the water and characterizing local environmental conditions through macroscopic assessment. Visits were made to seven of the Paraim River's perennial springs and the macroscopic assessment made it possible to identify the impacts observed in the springs and permanent preservation areas, access conditions, proximity to rural centers and types of use of the springs. The physical-chemical and microbiological parameters of the water were assessed and compared with Resolution 357/2005 of the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Water Quality Index (IQA). The macroscopic assessment of the springs showed that 57.1% of the springs were rated as "excellent" or "good" and only one spring was rated as "very bad". Determining the WQI of the springs resulted in values varying between 59 and 86 in the dry season and between 56 and 89 in the rainy season. This shows that all the springs evaluated had satisfactory WQIs ("good" or "excellent"). The assessment of water quality made it possible to observe the relationship between the quality parameters, as well as their influence on the macroscopic characteristics of the springs. In this way, the information obtained indicates that, despite the good quality of the water, the assessment of the environmental situation of the springs warns of the need for future strategies aimed at planning for land use and environmental management of micro-watersheds.
Code 1583 - preliminary steps for studies to assess the safety of an earth dam in terms of use and lowering the reservoir level for public supply during the water crisis
Authors: Lobo Adriana Verchai de Lima , Souza Alex Sandro Franco de , Possetti Gustavo Rafael Collere
Published: August 2024

The spring 2021 climate forecast report from the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) indicated an increased possibility of below-average rainfall in almost the entire region of the state of Paraná, which is consistent with the historical trend of decreasing rainfall in the Paraná River basin since the 1990s, with an intensification in the 2000s. This led to a water emergency situation in Paraná, which was decreed by the state government in 2020 and 2021. The Curitiba region depends on the Curitiba and Metropolitan Region Integrated Supply System (SAIC). Due to the intense drought in 2020 and 2021, SAIC's reservoirs suffered a significant reduction in stored water levels and volumes, reaching 28% of their total capacity in August 2020. This was the biggest water crisis in the last 90 years in the history of the state of Paraná, with several reservoirs reaching levels close to historic lows, but maintaining constant discharges in order to maintain power generation or public supply. In these cases, with the reservoirs at lower levels and with a smaller volume, the variation in the water level on the upstream slope of the earth dam varies differently from the levels when the dam and reservoir are in normal operation or outside of a water crisis. In view of the atypical behavior of reservoir levels, and based on good dam engineering practice, when the operating regime changes or the reservoir water level drops, the safety aspects of these structures should be reassessed through geotechnical analyses for conditions of rapid lowering, in order to learn how these structures behave under these conditions. This article sheds light on the important stages of this thorough technical investigation of the extensive documentation of a project like this, data on instrumentation and performance, how they were built and behaved during the construction and filling of the reservoir, knowledge of geotechnical parameters of the materials of the dam massif and foundation, recorded field observations made at the time of preliminary investigation during the design, project and construction phase; obtaining hydro-meteorological data from the region, in order to obtain the "as-built" geometry of the structure, with the aim of modeling the typical section reliably to the structure in the field in order to infer this numerical model and vice versa, and obtain results on its performance during this atypical period.
Hydrodynamic phenomena in a vertical-axis vortex turbine
Authors: Reyes Jefferson Alberto Porras , Lopez Luis Miguel Navarrete , Martinez Jorge Ivan Armijo , Proaño Daniel Andrés Navarrete
Published: August 2024

The present work aims to develop a safely designed simulation by generating a sustainable hydraulic system coupled with energy study needs, which collaborates with less costs and more benefits. Based on simulations with the scale model using the ANSYS tool, it aims to find the efficiency at the time of executing this simulation at full scale. Mainly the motivations of the work are based on new methods of obtaining energy for the conservation of the environment. This is how the idea of designing and simulating a new gravitational vortex turbine system, with geometries according to what has been found in the literature and in previous studies, is materialized. In this way we proceed to design and simulate a turbine device composed of a vortex impeller that can resist erosion and sediments and allows the development of a gravitational vortex with a considerable hydraulic power. Once the turbine geometry is defined, a modeling is made in ANSYS software, in order to know the behavior of the vortex, define the geometric configuration of it, which will also work under the concept of "drag".
Pelestarian Nasi Penggel Makanan Khas Kabupaten Kebumen melalui Pendekatan Gastronomy Tourism
Authors: Pratiwi Yunisti , Hafidza Fajria Rahma
Published: August 2024

Konsisten dalam tujuan penelitian ini yakni dalam upaya pelestarian terhadap Nasi Penggel khas Kabupaten Kebumen melalui pendekatan Gastronomy Tourism, dalam kegiatannya mengeksplor sejarah, tradisi, filosofi, proses pembuatan dan penyajian, kemudian bagaimana upaya pelestarian Nasi Penggel Makanan Khas Kabupaten Kebumen melalui pendekatan Gastronomy Tourism. Kurangnya peminat menjadi salah satu faktor terjadinya kepunahan terhadap makanan khas di suatu daerah. Nasi Penggel merupakan makanan khas Kabupaten Kebumen yang memiliki ciri khas yang sangat  kental yaitu berupa nasi yang dibentuk bulat, seukuran bola pingpong, kemudian disajikan dengan wadah daun pisang yang dibentuk `pincuk`, dengan dilengkapi lauk sayur nangka muda berbumbu gurih dan kikil atau babat sapi yang dimasak dengan bumbu kuning. Lauk menjadi pendampingnya adalah tahu dan tempe mendoan. Keunikan tersebut seharusnya bisa menjadi potensi peluang bagi Kabupaten Kebumen untuk menjadi suatu daya tarik wisata kuliner bahkan Gastronomy, Sehingga bisa menghindari terhadap hampir punahnya keberadaan Nasi Penggel. Tahapan penelitian ini antara lain; Tahap persiapan, meliputi pemahaman mendalam terhadap objek yang diteliti dengan studi literature, pedoman wawancara, perlengkapan alat tulis dan alat dokumentasi. Tahap pelaksanaan penelitian meliputi terjun langsung ke lapangan dengan cara observasi dan wawancara. Tahap terakhir meliputi pengolahan data meliputi proses dari penyusunan data yang dilakukan. Data yang sudah didapat lalu diolah, diurutkan, dikelompokkan dan dikategorikan menjadi sebuah data yang informatif.
A rare case of adult rhabdomyosarcoma with adnexal metastasis responding tonon-conventional chemotherapy
Authors: Sinha Nishant , Porwal Jasmine
Published: August 2024

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a pediatric soft tissue sarcoma having a rare incidence among adults. It is a highly chemo-radiosensitivetumor among the pediatric population but has poor biology in adults with dismal outcomes. Due to the rarity of adult RMS, there areno well-defined treatment guidelines for adult RMS and are mostly managed with pediatric-defined protocols but lack similar response.Here, we present the case of an adult female with extremely atypical metastatic site RMS which showed an extraordinary response tonon-pediatric protocol, rather than adult sarcoma-based protocol. This might give an idea to have more research and trials in the futureto implement adult sarcoma-based therapy among adult RMS cases.
Mentoría relacional con juventud en dificultad social
Authors: Jaime Ariztegui Eider
Published: August 2024

El presente artículo pretende evidenciar los elementos diferenciales de la mentoría relacional para una juventud con dificultad en la transición a la vida adulta, y determinar los principios que fundamentan la permanencia de este tipo de relaciones. Para ello, se plantea la combinación de técnicas cuantitativas como la pasación de las escalas SOATIF e YSoR, y cualitativas a través de una entrevista semiestructurada, para extraer conclusiones complementarias, con jóvenes participantes en programas de mentoría relacional en Navarra y Vizcaya, España. De esta manera, se determina el valor diferencial de la mentoría en cuanto favorece el vínculo, la conexión emocional y la seguridad con su referente; por otro lado, se observa que las experiencias positivas, la comprensión, la comodidad, la cercanía y los espacios de escucha son predictores de la evolución favorable de las relaciones. En conclusión, la mentoría relacional es un modelo de acompañamiento eficaz para la construcción de relaciones significativas y vínculos seguros para la juventud en dificultad. Por otra parte, la permanencia de las relaciones se debe principalmente a la alianza construida, la confianza con su mentora, a las experiencias positivas y al intercambio social percibido en las relaciones, por lo que la mentoría relacional ofrece un apoyo social significativo.