bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blender and Unreal Engine Character Design and Behavior Programming for 3D Games
Authors: Dekkati Sreekanth
Published: October 2023

A software game is a program used for entertainment and severe purposes that can be applied to many fields such as education, business, and health care. These more severe uses can apply to a variety of domains. The software game development technique is distinct from traditional software development due to the multidisciplinary nature of the game development methods, which include elements such as sound, art, control systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and human factors. The fundamental software engineering principles allow game creation to achieve maintainability, flexibility, reduced time and expense, and improved design. This study's objectives are to (1) evaluate the current level of research on the process of game development software engineering and (2) draw attention to aspects of this process that require additional investigation by researchers. In the research, we utilized a methodology that consisted of a comprehensive literature evaluation based on widely recognized digital libraries. The production phase of the game development software engineering process life cycle has been the focus of most research published on the topic. The pre-production phase has followed this. In comparison, the amount of research focused on the post-production phase is far lower than that of the pre-production and production stages. According to this research, developing video games through software engineering has many facets that require more attention from researchers; this is especially true regarding the post-production phase.
The Trend of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Korean Hospitals with the Analysis of Nationwide Sample Cohort
Authors: Kang Ju Son  , Young Ah Kim  , Yoon Soo Park
Published: October 2023

Background: Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile is an important pathogen that causes diarrhea in people who take antibiotics. The recent status of C. difficile infection is not well known in Korea. Methods: The long-term trend of C. difficile infection in Korean hospitals was analyzed using a nationwide sample cohort. The data also included sociodemographic characteristics, disease severity, and healthcare facilities. C. difficile infection was defined by the prescription of oral vancomycin or all metronidazole prescriptions under C. difficile infectious disease code (A047). Results: The rate of C. difficile infection has steadily increased from 0.030% in 2006 to 0.317% in The increased rate correlated to age (0.033% for < 50 years,0.421% for 70–79 years, and 0.758% for > 80 years of age) and the Charlson comorbidity index score (0.048% for zero versus 0.378% for three or more points). It differed by the type of medical institution (0.270% at referral hospitals versus 0.056 % at general hospitals and mental hospitals). Conclusion: The rate of C. difficile infection in Korea is significant in patients with advanced age and disease severity. The results show that C. difficile infection trend has been increasing steadily in Korea.
A Case of Presumptive Marshall Bundle Conduction Between the Left Atrium and Left Superior Pulmonary Vein During Box Isolation
Authors: Kenji Hashimoto  , Takumi Kakegawa  , Kota Suzuki  , Tomochika Negishi  , Ippei  Tsuzuki  , Yuta Seki  , Susumu Ibe  , Terumasa Yamashita  , Hiroshi Miyama  , Taishi Fujisawa  , Yoshinori  Katsumata  , Takehiro Kimura  , Seiji Takatsuki
Published: October 2023

A 65-year-old man with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation was referred for initial radiofrequency catheter ablation. He underwent box isolation to simultaneously isolate all four pulmonary veins (PVs) and the posterior wall of the left atrium (LA). During the box isolation with a double lasso catheter positioned in both the left superior and right superior PVs, the atrial fibrillation terminated spontaneously. After the box lesion set was created, conduction was still observed between the LA and PVs. After an additional radiofrequency energy delivery to the bottom line of the box lesion, the activation sequence of the PVs became uniform during sinus rhythm and pacing from the coronary sinus (CS), indicating that only one more conduction pathway was present. The 3-dimensional map revealed that the earliest activation site within the box lesion was located in the anterior aspect of the left superior PV during pacing from the CS, whereas that of the LA during pacing from the superior right PV within the box was on the posterolateral LA wall below the left inferior When a 2 Fr electrode catheter was inserted into the vein of Marshall (VOM) and paced within the BOX, VOM potentials preceded CS potentials. When the left superior PV anterior wall, the earliest site of excitation within the box, was energized, simultaneous posterior pulmonary vein wall isolation was completed. We experienced a case in which Marshall bundle conduction between the left atrium and the pulmonary vein was assumed.
A cone beam computed tomography study on inter-radicular bone to determine the safe zone for miniscrew implants placement
Authors: Kumar Pramod , Kumari Soni , Mona  , Katiyar Padmaja
Published: October 2023

Background: This cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination aimed to determine the inter-radicular bone dimensions inside exceptional increase patterns and decide a safe region for the placement of miniscrew implants.
Methods: The inter-radicular bone dimensions have been measured at particular websites within the maxillary and mandibular arches. The measurements were taken on the coastal stage, middle of the root, and apical stage of the selected teeth. Statistical evaluation was completed to compare the bone dimensions among distinctive boom styles.
Results: The effects discovered giant variations in inter-radicular bone dimensions and the various increase styles. Class II and class III disorder exhibited narrower inter-radicular spaces as compared to class I disorder, especially in the maxillary arch. The crystal degree and middle of the root confirmed narrower dimensions than the apical level in all increase patterns. These findings provide valuable insights into the ability to secure zones for miniscrew implant placement primarily based on the patient's increased sample.
Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of considering growth styles whilst planning miniscrew implant placement. Clinicians have to be cautious and select suitable websites for miniscrew insertion, particularly in sufferers with class II or class III disorder, to ensure the most excellent balance and avoid headaches related to inter-radicular bone dimensions. Tailoring implant placement to individual boom patterns can enhance the fulfilment and protection of orthodontic treatments utilizing miniscrew implants.
Morphological variations of the suprascapular notch and its clinical correlation with suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome
Authors: Keerthi Vijayalakshmi Mannan , Kollipara Guna Sekhar Moorthyee , Sridhar Shruthi , Kadirappa Padmalatha , Burade Anushree , Math Shiva Sandesh Hossali , Kumar Niranjan
Published: October 2023

The suprascapular notch present medial to the coracoid process serves as a passage for the suprascapular nerve which supplies the rotator cuff muscles and ligaments in the acromio-clavicular and shoulder joints. The suprascapular nerve is commonly compressed at the suprascapular notch, which can result in severe shoulder pain, weakness of the arm, restricted range of movement, and eventually, atrophy of the muscles supplied by the nerve. The syndrome of suprascapular nerve entrapment is a significant differential diagnosis of shoulder pain. Unfortunately, it is often neglected while diagnosing shoulder pain or discomfort.

Our study's main objective is to examine how often different morphological variations occur in the suprascapular notch and their potential role in causing suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome.

We grossly examined 70 scapula to identify the presence, absence and type of suprascapular notch. We documented the observed variations of the suprascapular notch by capturing photographs and organizing the findings in a table.

According to our findings, Type 3 (U-shaped notch) was the most frequently observed morphological variation of the suprascapular notch, while Type 1 (absence of suprascapular notch) was the least commonly found. Our findings provide fresh perspectives when compared to prior research.

Having knowledge of the morphological variations of the suprascapular notch plays a vital role in accurately diagnosing suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome using non-invasive diagnostic imaging and planning the most suitable surgical interventions.
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of competency based skill training programme on bandaging techniques among paramedical students
Authors: Sumangala BR , Kudari Ananda , Nagaveni  , Megha S  , Ittigi Nagarathna
Published: October 2023

When any individual got any injury or wound the first and foremost remedy is to stop bleeding and prevent further injury. Bandaging is the procedure of casing wound or an injured body part. It is necessary to learn technique of bandaging.

Were to assess the effectiveness of training programme on knowledge and skill regarding selected bandaging techniques among paramedical students.

Used for this study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design.

It was carried out with 40 samples. Non-randomized convenient sampling technique was used to select the subjects.

A self-administered knowledge questionnaire and observational skill checklist was used to assess the knowledge and skill regarding selected bandaging techniques.

The data collected was analysed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics.

Shows that Pre-test knowledge score, 80% (32) of the students were in the poor level of knowledge and remaining 20% (08) were having average level of knowledge. The Post-test knowledge score, 52.5% (21) of the students were in the Good level of knowledge and remaining 47.5% (19) were having average level of knowledge. The Mean score before manipulation was ±4.7 and the standard deviation was ±29.35 whereas after intervention Mean score was ±13.37 and SD was ± 83.52. The mean difference is ± 8.67. The calculated ‘t’ value ± 12.11 which was greater than critical value i.e., ± 2.05 which depicts that significance at the 0.05 level. That pre-test skill was 87.5% (35) found to be inadequate whereas remaining 12.5% (5) were having adequate skill. The 12.5% (5) of them found to be Inadequate and majority 87.5% (35) were shown adequate skill after the training programme. The skill performance of mean score earlier guidance was ±2.85 and the standard deviation was ±17.79 while later intervention Mean score was ±7.47 and SD was ± 46.67. The mean difference was ± 4.62. The calculated ‘t’ value ± 10.34 which was larger value than critical value i.e., ± 2.05 which illustrates that highly significant at the 0.05 level.

From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that training programme was effective in improving the knowledge and skill regarding bandaging techniques among paramedical students.
Horizontes de innovación tecnológica en la industria de alimentos: datos sintéticos y computación cuántica para el futuro inmediato y a largo plazo
Authors: Castro Camilo A.
Published: October 2023

El artículo describe a modo de opinión la transformación tecnológica en la industria alimentaria, destacando la influencia positiva de la inteligencia artificial y la generación de datos sintéticos para mejorar la calidad de los productos y optimizar procesos. Se abordan los desafíos de la implementación de la IA, junto con la prometedora aplicación de la computación cuántica en la resolución de problemas complejos. Se presentan ejemplos concretos de la generación de datos sintéticos en la detección de enfermedades en plantas y la predicción de temperatura en la cadena de frío. Se subraya la importancia de estas tecnologías para respaldar la toma de decisiones, mejorar la seguridad y calidad de los alimentos, y se reconoce que la computación cuántica, a pesar de sus desafíos actuales, promete ser una herramienta revolucionaria en la industria alimentaria.
Evaluation of COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Mental Health Status during the Pandemic among Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2022
Authors: Mohammadnabizadeh Sahar , Najafpoor Ali Asghar
Published: October 2023

Background: COVID-19 has not only damaged the individual's physical health, but also the community’s mental health. The current study is conducted to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on mental health and anxiety level of the university students.
Methods: In the current cross-sectional study, 216 students from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were collected using simple random sampling during COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. To determine anxiety symptoms relevant to COVID-19, Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS) was used, and to assess the status of mental health, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was used. Data were analyzed through SPSS software. Descriptive analysis statistics was performed using frequency percentages, and mean and standard deviation indexes. Furthermore, multiple linear regressions were calculated with psychological and physical symptoms of CDAS and mental health scores. The significance level of all statistical tests was 0.05.
Results: 84.3% (182 participants) of the participants had medium and high levels of psychological symptoms of Corona disease anxiety, and regarding physical symptoms, approximately more than half of the participants (55.6%, 120 participants) experienced medium and high levels of anxiety. Both the psychological and physical symptoms of the disease anxiety were associated significantly with mental health (ß standard = 0.14, p value = 0.004), and psychological symptom variable was the stronger predictor (ß standard = 0.53, p value = 0.0001).
Conclusion: The wide spread of anxiety during COVID-19 lockdown is a warning to health educators and policy makers that significant time, attempt, and funding of the services for mental health should be spent to control anxiety.
Simulation tutorial in ATPDraw™ software for Lateral Branch Switching, Lumped Load, Distributed Load, Capacitor Switching in distribution systems
Authors: Pereira de Oliveira Pedro Henrique , Senhorini Kathy Camila Osinski , De Freitas Stefani Carolline Leal , Caparrós da Silva Jadiel
Published: October 2023

This tutorial paper provides a comprehensive guide on performing switching operations in distribution systems using ATPDraw™ software. The focus is on understanding the appropriate modeling and simulation techniques for various types of load switching events in electrical distribution systems. The tutorial covers key aspects such as lateral branch switching, lumped load, distributed load, capacitor, and non-linear load. By acquiring a thorough understanding of these switching operations, researchers and practitioners can effectively study and analyze electrical distribution systems. Having the knowledge and skills to accurately model and simulate switching events is crucial for conducting in-depth studies related to energy distribution. This tutorial serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and proficiency in modeling and simulating switching operations in electrical distribution systems.
Work in progress: analysis and evaluation of the impact of the code approximation for IoT applications
Authors: Medeiros Cruz David , Almeida Tiago
Published: October 2023

ue to the need to improve resource management for computer systems in many levels and applications (mainly for embed-ded systems and energy consumption), how can we enhance the energy efficiency of computational methods? One approach is throughapproximate computing, which intentionally introduces controlled errors to save resources such as energy, area, or time. This research aimsto empirically measure the impact of introducing approximations in an embedded system by conducting a controlled experiment. To focuson evaluating the impact of the approximations themselves rather than the best methods of implementing them, the approximations willbe manually incorporated into the code. The benchmark chosen for evaluation is MiBench due to its widespread usage. All the codes canbe recompiled to run on the MIPS architecture of the NodeMCU-ESP8266. A second NodeMCU-ESP8266 will be utilized, connected inseries to measure the actual power consumption of the first board. The analysis of results will involve hypothesis tests, where the experi-ment hypotheses will be statistically evaluated at a specific significance level. By directly comparing variations and experiment data, theproposal’s validity will be effectively demonstrated. Since this paper is a work in progress, we will explain the experiment planned to berun.
Estabilidade da atividade antioxidante e compostos bioativos da geleia de Araticum (Annona Crassiflora Mart.) em diferentes embalagens e temperaturas
Authors: Oliveira Maria Olivia dos Santos , Fonseca Leal Gabriela , De Souza Martins Glênadara Aparecida
Published: October 2023

Frutos exóticos são alvo constante de pesquisas e estudos que comprovam sua importância cultural, nutricional e alimentar. O Araticum é uma fruta exótica sazonal, nativa do cerrado que possui características sensoriais únicas e alto valor nutritivo, pode ser consumido in natura ou processados na forma de doces, geleias, entre outros. Diante disso, este estudo teve como objetivo desenvolver geleias de araticum com substituição da pectina comercial por albedo de maracujá, bem como avaliar sua estabilidade a partir da avaliação da atividade antioxidante (AA), vitamina C (VIT C), carotenoides (CAR), flavonoides (FLV) e antocianinas (ANT) durante o armazenamento em embalagens de polietileno e polipropileno, a 25 °C e 35 °C durante 130 dias. Os resultados das análises em ambas as embalagens variaram para Atividade antioxidante (IC50) 43,70-264,14 g de geleia/g de DPPH, Carotenoides 0,21-1,27 mg/100g, Vitamina C 17,38-87,87 mg/100g, Flavonoides 0,0022-0,0010 mg/100g, Antocianinas 0,0417-0,0125 mg/100g. As geleias foram influenciadas pelo tempo, temperatura e tipo de embalagem durante o armazenamento, sendo a temperatura a variável que mais interferiu na qualidade do produto. O prazo de validade das geleias armazenadas nas embalagens de polietileno e polipropileno foi de 94 dias, respectivamente.
Simulações e avaliação da cobertura e desempenho da tecnologia 5G em Palmas - TO
Authors: De Oliveira Lysike Bruno , Mendes de Souza Hernane , Camila Cardozo Osinski Senhorini Kathy
Published: October 2023

Neste estudo, realizaram-se simulações da cobertura da tecnologia 5G em Palmas/TO por meio do software MATLAB®. As simulações foram baseadas nas localizações das estações e no modelo de propagação close-in. Foram considerados dois parâmetros de qualidade do sinal: Razão Sinal-Ruído e a Potência de Referência do Sinal Recebido , ambos acima de 13 dB e -80 dBm, respectivamente, indicativos de conexão de qualidade. A antena utilizada para transmissão foi a microstrip retangular de meio comprimento de onda, com patch de cobre e substrato FR4, em um arranjo MIMO 64x64, e, na recepção, uma antena dipolo de meia onda. A área com melhor cobertura foi identificada no Plano Diretor Sul de Palmas. Esses resultados destacam a relevância das simulações precisas na avaliação do desempenho da tecnologia 5G em áreas urbanas.
ALGORITMO DE COBERTURA DE VÉRTICES
Authors:   Universidad de la Habana, LÓPEZ WONG JAVIER
Published: October 2023

Problem to solve P=NP, using the coverage problem of a graph that is NP and convert it to P. In the mathematical discipline of graph theory, a vertex cover, simply a graph cover, is a set of vertices such that each edge of the graph is incident to at least one vertex of the set. The problem of finding the smallest vertex coverage in a graph is called the vertex coverage problem. In computational complexity theory, it has been shown that this is an NP-complete problem. An NPcomplete problem is that it is not known if it has a Polynomial solution. I have found an algorithm that proves that it is Polynomial.
How Enhanced Reality Technology Reduces Human Errors Through Increased Operator Competency
Authors: Alaa Ahmed
Published: October 2023

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, enhanced reality technology stands at the forefront of revolutionizing how operators perform their tasks. Enhanced reality encompasses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), blending the physical and digital worlds to augment human capabilities in various domains.
Magenta Hydrogen – An AI-Driven Hydrogen Production Associated with CO2 Plume Utilization for Geothermal Power Generation
Authors: Katterbauer Klemens , Hassan Saleh F. , Abu Al Saud Moataz O. , Yousef Ali
Published: October 2023

Energy and hydrogen have a long history together; more than 200 years ago, hydrogen-powered the first internal combustion engines and is now a crucial component of the contemporary refining sector. It emits no greenhouse gases or pollutants directly and is light, storable, and energy-dense. But adoption of hydrogen in areas where it is virtually nonexistent, like transportation, buildings, and power generation, is necessary for it to significantly contribute to clean energy transitions (Simpson and Lutz 2007).

Today, hydrogen is gaining unheard-of momentum. The opportunity to make hydrogen a significant component of our future clean and secure energy supply should not be missed by the entire globe. Today, providing hydrogen to industrial users is a significant global industry. The worldwide demand for hydrogen, which has increased more than triple since 1975, is still on the rise. To produce hydrogen, 6% of the world's natural gas and 2% of its coal are used.

As a result, the generation of hydrogen results in annual CO2 emissions of around 830 million tonnes, which is equal to the combined emissions of the United Kingdom and Indonesia. Hydrogen can be collected from water, biomass, fossil fuels, or a combination of the three. Currently, natural gas serves as the main fuel for producing hydrogen, contributing about 75 percent of the 70 million tonnes of dedicated hydrogen produced annually worldwide. This makes up around 6% of the world's natural gas consumption. Due to coal's dominance in China, gas comes in second, and only a small portion is created by the usage of oil and electricity (Soltani, Rosen and Dincer 2014).
Efficient Subsurface Modeling with Sequential Patch Generative Adversarial Neural Networks
Authors: Pan W. , Chen J. , Mohamed S. , Jo H. , Santos J. E. , Pyrcz M. J.
Published: October 2023

Subsurface modeling is important for subsurface resource development, energy storage, and CO2 sequestration. Many geostatistical and machine learning methods are developed to quantify the subsurface uncertainty by generating subsurface model realizations. Good subsurface models should reproduce depositional patterns in training images (satellite images, outcrops, digital rock, or conceptual models) that are important to fluid flow. However, current methods are computationally demanding, which makes it prohibitively expensive for building large-scale, detailed subsurface model realizations.

In this work, we develop the sequential patch generative adversarial neural network (GAN), a computationally efficient method to perform machine learning- and patch-based, sequential subsurface modeling. The new machine learning method uses shift-invariant neural network structures to allow efficient sequential modeling. In addition, it maps subsurface models to a Gaussian latent space, which allows easier data conditioning and better model parameterization. Three optimization methods for well data conditioning are compared based on pattern reproduction in subsurface model realizations.

Compared to conventional multiple-point statistics (MPS) methods, the new method is faster, requires fewer computational resources, and does not present artifacts in realizations. Compared to previous generative models, the new method is more interpretable and efficient in large geological modeling. For data conditioning, we find the posterior latent variables need to have the same statistical distribution as the prior to reproduce patterns. The sequential patch GAN method is proven to be an efficient machine learning method for large-scale, detailed, subsurface modeling.
A Systematical Review of the Largest ASP Flood Project in the World: From Laboratory to Pilots and Field Application
Authors: Wei Y. N. , Lu X. G. , Xu J.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a systematical review of the largest Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) flood project in the world, applied to the largest oil field in China. First, reservoir and fluid characteristics are highlighted to understand heterogeneity of the reservoir. Next, project history is summarized, including laboratory studies, pilot tests, industrial-scale tests and fieldwide application. Thirdly, typical ASP flood performance and reservoir management measures from over 30 years’ experience are presented. In addition, performances of ASP flood and polymer flood in the same field, which is also the largest project in the world, are compared.

The Lamadian-Saertu-Xingshugang (La-Sa-Xing) Field in the Daqing Field Complex, located in the north of the Songliao Basin, is the largest oil field in China. The Upper Cretaceous Saertu-Putaohua-Gaotaizi (S-P-G) reservoir has an average porosity of 25% and average permeability of 610 md. The reservoir consists of more than 100 flow units and is characterized by significant heterogeneity both vertically and laterally. Crude oil has an API gravity of 33° and a viscosity of 9 cP at reservoir conditions. The discussed ASP flood project mainly targets high-quality reservoir sands. The field was brought onstream in 1963 with immediate water injection. Crossflow and water-breakthrough became common issues during water injection, calling for a suitable EOR method. ASP Flood was studied in laboratory from 1987-1993, followed by five small-scale pilots from 1994-1999, all being successful with incremental recoveries of ~20% STOIIP. As a result, industrial-scale tests were conducted from 2000-2007, resulting in substantial improvement in production from ~4000 BOPD to greater than 19,000 BOPD. Encouraged by those successes, the ASP project was expanded to fieldwide scale since December 2007, which is the largest ASP flood project in the industry worldwide. By 2021, daily oil production by ASP flood had reached 96,000 BOPD through 9650 wells. The average incremental recovery factor is 20% over waterflood and 8-10% over polymer flood, resulting in ultimate recovery factor of >60%. Zonal injection and profile modification are effective measures to further improve sweeping efficiency. Scaling is the major challenge during the operation of ASP flood, which is mitigated or remediated by adopting weak alkaline ASP, progressive cavity pumps (PCP), scale inhibitor treatment and fracturing stimulation on damaged wells.

The world's largest ASP flood project in the La-Sa-Xing Field proved the fieldwide applicability of ASP flood. The effective reservoir management measures and lessons learned from over 30 years’ experience provide valuable experiences for large-scale ASP flood project in the industry.
Study on geotechnical performance of high-grade highway subgrade applied with fly ash
Authors: Wu Si , Wang Kai , Li Liping
Published: October 2023

The subgrade filling of high-grade highways requires a lot of earth and stone. If the use of fly ash is used for filling, the purpose of reducing the weight of the subgrade and consuming a large amount of industrial solid waste can be achieved. In order to ensure that fly ash has the possibility of filling, it is necessary to systematically study the road geotechnical properties of fly ash. In this paper, the low liquid limit silty silica-alumina fly ash is taken as the research object, and the road geotechnical properties of fly ash are studied through laboratory tests. The results of the compaction test show that the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content have an obvious linear relationship with the increase in the proportion of fly ash. Small, conducive to the stability of the roadbed. The shear strength of fly ash mainly depends on the internal friction angle, which is much larger than that of ordinary clay. The above test conclusions can provide reference for scientific and economical treatment of fly ash subgrade.
Finite element analysis of concealed angle steel node in prefabricated frame beams and columns
Authors: Li Zhe , Yuan Wei , Chen Xingyu , Zhang Shuai
Published: October 2023

Prefabricated construction is a structural form vigorously developed by the country and is the inevitable path for the sustainable development of the construction industry. In order to enhance the seismic performance of prefabricated concrete frame structures, concealed steel angle connections for prefabricated frame beams and columns are employed. Based on experimental research on the force performance of these connection nodes, a finite element model of the connection node is established using ABAQUS software to analyze the influence of design parameters on the force performance of the specimen. The analysis indicates that upgrading the concrete grade from C25 to C55 increases the positive bearing capacity by 12.3 %. The specimen’s energy dissipation capacity and stiffness are both improved. Increasing the thickness of the steel cover plate can enhance the specimen's bearing capacity, stiffness, and energy dissipation capacity. Increasing the angle steel thickness from 4 mm to 10 mm results in a 27.78 % increase in negative bearing capacity, consequently enhancing the specimen’s energy dissipation capacity. By increasing the bolt diameter from 16 mm to 24 mm, the positive bearing capacity increases by 8.2 %, and the negative bearing capacity increases by 10.9 %. The energy dissipation capacity and stiffness of the specimen also improve accordingly.
A scientometric research and critical analysis of road-rail bridge
Authors: Yao Gang , Wu Linjun , Yang Yang , Zheng Yuanlin , Qin Bin , Chen Yuxiao
Published: October 2023

With the progress of society and the development of science and technology, the development of transportation is particularly important. Therefore, the road-rail bridge has rapidly developed. We searched the relevant literature from 2002 to 2022 in the Web of Science database in order to objectively understand the research status and development trend of road-rail bridges. We use bibliometric analysis methods to analyze the year of publication, number of publications, distribution of academic journals, research institutions, application fields, analysis theories, test methods and influencing factors in the field of road-rail bridges. Using Citespace software, we analyzed 184 research articles related to road-rail bridges.
Design of charging station and optimization of oscillation circuits for new energy vehicles
Authors: Wang Wenjing
Published: October 2023

In order to ensure good charging performance of new energy vehicles, the charging station was designed and the relevant oscillation circuits were optimized. The function and structure of the charging station was determined, and through a hierarchical framework, not only the success rate factor could be corrected, but also a resonant converter was combined to achieve efficient charging over a wide battery voltage range. The linear charging management chip was adopted, which integrated high-precision constant voltage source, temperature monitoring, charging status display, and battery charging completion termination function. The changes in excitation current and switching frequency during the charging process were studied, and the optimization basis for the relevant circuits was determined. A trigger was added to the input end of the oscillator to filter the input signal, which improved the accuracy of the RC oscillator cycle. The clock reference oscillation circuit and stable voltage power supply circuit were optimized. In order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed electronic control design, a hardware platform for the test of DC output characteristics was built. The results indicate that the output voltage waveform can effectively meet the working requirements.
An analysis for support loss of micro-cantilever beam based on PML method
Authors: Liu Guolin , Zeng Yu , Liu Jinhao , Wei Zheng
Published: October 2023

Support loss is the phenomenon where part of the vibration energy of a micro-cantilever is transferred to the support structure in the form of elastic waves and dissipated. Since the support loss is coupled with other dissipations, it is difficult for the experimental operator to analyze it experimentally. In this paper, the support loss of micro-cantilever beam is investigated using the perfectly matched layer method, and the support loss is calculated by using the two-dimensional and three-dimensional models, separately. Then we find that both models are consistent with the corresponding theoretical analysis, and the three-dimensional model is closer to the actual situation. In addition, we investigate the contribution of the thickness of the support substrate and the size of the micro-cantilever beam to the support loss. The result shows that the thicker the support substrate and the slimmer the micro-cantilever beam, the smaller the support loss.
Estimating the frequencies of vibration signals using a machine learning algorithm with explained predictions
Authors: Burtea Daniela Giorgiana , Gillich Gilbert-Rainer , Tufisi Cristian
Published: October 2023

Signals of short duration and containing a small number of cycles require special procedures if the precise estimation of their frequencies is intended. In this paper, we present an algorithm that allows accurate estimation of frequencies and simultaneously explains the decision regarding the prediction made. We first show why predictions regarding the frequency of signals mentioned above can contain significant errors and the prediction dependency on the analysis time. We then prove that the errors are systematic, and it is possible to train a neural network to quantify the errors and later correct the predictions. The algorithm also indicates the level of error by analyzing the signal-to-noise ratio. The algorithm was tested for numerous similar cases and proved to be reliable. At the end of the paper, we present how to use the algorithm using a signal generated with a known frequency.
Influence of vibration and environmental factors on a crimped assembly resistivity
Authors: Florin Dragomir , Tiberiu Manescu , Gillich Gilbert-Rainer , Korka Zoltan-Iosif , Cristian Tufisi
Published: October 2023

The paper focus on showing using statistical analysis the relevance of vibration, temperature, and humidity on a crimped connection between a copper wire and copper terminal. As a primary metric it was used, as baseline, the behavior of the resistivity of a crimped assembly after vibration, humidity, and temperature tests in order to analyze and conclude if there is a significant relation between all these environmental factors and the crimped height. The core activity of this experiment consists in the analysis performed on 50 crimped assemblies where the main dimensional characteristics were achieved using a specific crimping normative, followed by a sequence of environmental testing steps, in order to obtain a significant number of data points that enable us to create a proper statistical model to analyze and conclude the influence of vibration (one of the main environmental factors tracked) over the crimped assembly.
Conflictos de dobles e identidad en La invención de Morel, de Adolfo Bioy Casares
Authors: Aldaco Cruz Heidi Jazmín
Published: October 2023

En este artículo se estudia el doble o doppelgänger como tema central en La invención de Morel, de Adolfo Bioy Casares, a partir de los conceptos de doble objetivo y subjetivo (Jourde y Tortonese, 1996). El descubrimiento de la máquina de Morel incita un cambio de dobles en la novela: de uno objetivo a uno subjetivo. La identidad del narrador-fugitivo y su convivencia con las otras imágenes son elementos fundamentales para entender el papel del doble y su modificación en el relato. A pesar de haber sido mencionado por la crítica, ningún artículo había estudiado el doble como tema central de la novela, por lo cual esta investigación presenta una perspectiva innovadora. El uso de estos conceptos teóricos permite una aproximación a la complejidad narrativa del relato de Bioy.
Análisis del tecnicismo cientificista moderno a través del existencialismo de William Barrett
Authors: Saavedra Pérez Boris
Published: October 2023

El siguiente ensayo propone un análisis crítico del tecnicismo cientificista surgido en la modernidad. Para ello se emplea el pensamiento del filósofo estadounidense William Barrett difundido en dos de sus obras principales: ‘El hombre irracional’ y ‘La ilusión de la técnica’, en donde Barrett lleva a cabo voluntariamente la tarea de expandir el campo del existencialismo a Norteamérica buscando remediar las consecuencias trágicas de una era tecnologizada en la que el rechazo de la religión y del pensamiento filosófico, produjo múltiples quiebres de tipo ético-antropológico, los que desembocaron en una era infectada de progreso tecnológico más no humano.

Debido a esto, se describe cómo el tecnicismo cientificista tiene un auge considerable en la modernidad, producto de la decadencia de la religión, lo que también implica un posterior tránsito de la fe religiosa a la fe centrada en la técnica-tecnología, además, se explica por qué el existencialismo, según Barrett, se convierte en la respuesta válida para contrarrestar la influencia del tecnicismo cientificista que reducía al ser humano a la categoría de ‘homo faber’.
La salida al interior: influencia e interpretación del agustinismo en el pensamiento de Erich Przywara
Authors: Fernandez Jovani
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo busca mostrar la influencia del pensamiento de Agustín de Hipona en la obra de Erich Przywara, concretamente, en la propuesta de la metafísica creatural. En la primera parte se pone de manifiesto lo concerniente al método y contenido de la metafísica creatural a partir de nociones fundamentales del pensamiento agustiniano. En la segunda parte se busca exponer la relación de reciprocidad mutua entre metafísica y experiencia religiosa propia de la originalidad del pensamiento de Przywara.
Aportes de la filosofía y la psicología humanista para la educación en el ser
Authors: Miralbell Ignacio
Published: October 2023

Me propongo analizar, replantear y mostrar la coherencia de ciertas propuestas prácticas de algunos filósofos y psicólogos humanistas contemporáneos sobre la educación. Concretamente, me referiré a la filosofía humanista de Jacques Maritain, y a la psicología humanista de Karl Rogers y Abraham Maslow. Si bien estas propuestas provienen de enfoques distintos y con una fundamentación algo diversa, todas coinciden en su carácter humanista y en su preocupación por la educación integral de la persona humana en su ser individual y social. Trataré de mostrar cómo algunas de sus propuestas prácticas pueden ser inspiradoras de nuevas posibilidades y enfoques para la educación en el siglo XXI, especialmente en relación con los aspectos motivacionales y actitudinales del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Tecnologias digitais na formação em Odontologia
Authors: Souza Telma de Almeida , Giannella Taís Rabetti
Published: October 2023

O estudo objetivou analisar os saberes docentes mobilizados no ensino de Odontologia para implementação do ensino remoto emergencial. Trata-se de estudo de caso exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado por meio de entrevistas, observação de campo e análise de documentos. A análise se baseou na análise de conteúdo de Bardin, a partir das contribuições teóricas, principalmente de Tardif, sobre os saberes docentes e de referenciais que abordam a incorporação das tecnologias no ensino da saúde. Os resultados evidenciam a influência da trajetória de vida, da formação profissional e da atuação na constituição dos saberes docentes. Destaca-se a importância da formação docente e dos saberes experienciais para ampliar as visões no sentido da construção de práticas mais dialógicas, participativas e contextualizadas à realidade social, direcionando a formação para uma perspectiva mais generalista, ética, humanística e de transformação social, como demandam as diretrizes curriculares nacionais.
Kandungan Gizi dan Uji Organoleptik Beras Analog Kedelai Edamame dan Rumput Laut
Authors: Setiawan Eunike Cecilia , Puspitasari Diyah Ayu , Rakhmani Shinta Kirana , Alfani Muhammad Naufal Rizqi , Imam Arvin Wahyu Nor , Widyanto Rahma Micho
Published: October 2023

Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 (DMT2) merupakan penyakit dengan karakteristik hiperglikemia yang disebabkan oleh resistensi insulin, gangguan sekresi insulin, maupun keduannya. DMT2 dapat diperbaiki melalui penatalaksanaan secara non farmakologi salah satunya melalui terapi nutrisi medis. Beras analog menjadi solusi alternatif bahan pangan sumber karbohidrat yang lebih sehat sebagai pengganti beras putih bagi pasien DMT2. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat produk beras analog kombinasi tepung kedelai edamame dan rumput laut untuk mengetahui hasil organoleptik dan kandungan gizinya. Uji organoleptik dilakukan kepada 25 panelis terlatih untuk mengetahui tingkat kesukaan berdasarkan rasa, aroma, warna, dan tekstur. Untuk mengetahui kandungan gizi, dilakukan uji proksimat dan uji anthrone. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental dengan 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Data hasil analisis diuji secara statistik menggunakan uji ANOVA dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Post Hoc Tukey. Persentase tingkat kesukaan tertinggi secara keseluruhan berada pada beras analog F3 (50%TE+50%TRL) yang mengandung karbohidrat sebesar 83,71 g, protein 2,76 g, lemak 0,23 g, kadar air 12,89 ml, abu 0,41 g, gula 0,18 g, serat larut 3,89 g, serat tidak larut 3,44 g total serat 7,29 g dan energi sebesar 346,92 kkal dalam 100 g. Uji statistika menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kandungan gizi beras analog dengan beras putih (p<0,05).
Effectiveness of Online and Remote Interventions for Mental Health in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Fischer-Grote Linda , Fössing Vera , Aigner Martin , Fehrmann Elisabeth , Boeckle Markus
Published: October 2023

Background

The prevalence of mental illness increased in children, adolescents, and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time, access to treatment facilities has been restricted, resulting in a need for the quick implementation of remote or online interventions.

Objective

This study aimed to give an overview of randomized controlled studies examining remote or online interventions for mental health in children, adolescents, and young adults and to explore the overall effectiveness of these interventions regarding different symptoms.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines using PubMed, PsycInfo, Psyndex, Embase, and Google Scholar. A meta-analysis was conducted using a random effects model to calculate overall effect sizes for interventions using standardized mean differences (SMDs) for postintervention scores.

Results

We identified 17 articles with 8732 participants in the final sample, and 13 were included in the quantitative analysis. The studies examined different digital interventions for several outcomes, showing better outcomes than the control in some studies. Meta-analyses revealed significant medium overall effects for anxiety (SMD=0.44, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.67) and social functioning (SMD=0.42, 95% CI –0.68 to –0.17) and a large significant effect for depression (SMD=1.31, 95% CI 0.34 to 2.95). In contrast, no significant overall treatment effects for well-being, psychological distress, disordered eating, and COVID-19–related symptoms were found.

Conclusions

The qualitative and quantitative analyses of the included studies show promising results regarding the effectiveness of online interventions, especially for symptoms of anxiety and depression and for training of social functioning. However, the effectiveness needs to be further investigated for other groups of symptoms in the future. All in all, more research with high-quality studies is required.
Self-Guided Mental Health Apps Targeting Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups: Scoping Review
Authors: Saad Fiby , Eisenstadt Mia , Liverpool Shaun , Carlsson Courtney , Vainieri Isabella
Published: October 2023

Background

The use of mental health apps (MHAs) is increasing rapidly. However, little is known about the use of MHAs by racial and ethnic minority groups.

Objective

In this review, we aimed to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of MHAs among racial and ethnic minority groups, describe the purposes of using MHAs, identify the barriers to MHA use in racial and ethnic minority groups, and identify the gaps in the literature.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on August 25, 2023, using Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, PsycExtra, and MEDLINE. Articles were quality appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and data were extracted and summarized to form a narrative synthesis.

Results

A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies were primarily conducted in the United States, and the MHAs designed for racial and ethnic minority groups included ¡Aptívate!, iBobbly, AIMhi- Y, BRAVE, Build Your Own Theme Song, Mindful You, Sanadak, and 12 more MHAs used in 1 study. The MHAs were predominantly informed by cognitive behavioral therapy and focused on reducing depressive symptoms. MHAs were considered acceptable for racial and ethnic minority groups; however, engagement rates dropped over time. Only 2 studies quantitatively reported the effectiveness of MHAs among racial and ethnic minority groups. Barriers to use included the repetitiveness of the MHAs, stigma, lack of personalization, and technical issues.

Conclusions

Considering the growing interest in MHAs, the available evidence for MHAs for racial and ethnic minority groups appears limited. Although the acceptability seems consistent, more research is needed to support the effectiveness of MHAs. Future research should also prioritize studies to explore the specific needs of racial and ethnic minority groups if MHAs are to be successfully adopted.
Patient Satisfaction With a Coach-Guided, Technology-Based Mental Health Treatment: Qualitative Interview Study and Theme Analysis
Authors: Smith Ashley Helm , Touchett Hilary , Chen Patricia , Fletcher Terri , Arney Jennifer , Hogan Julianna , Wassef Miryam , Cloitre Marylene , Lindsay Jan A
Published: October 2023

Background

Technology-based mental health interventions address barriers rural veterans face in accessing care, including provider scarcity and distance from the hospital or clinic. webSTAIR is a 10-module, web-based treatment based on Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation, designed to treat posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in individuals exposed to trauma. Previous work has demonstrated that webSTAIR is acceptable to participants and effective at reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression when delivered synchronously or asynchronously (over 5 or 10 sessions).

Objective

This study explored factors that lead to greater patient satisfaction with webSTAIR, a web-based, coach-guided intervention.

Methods

We analyzed qualitative interview data to identify themes related to patient satisfaction with webSTAIR delivered with synchronous video-based coaching.

Results

Four themes emerged from the data: (1) coaching provides accountability and support, (2) self-pacing offers value that meets individual needs, (3) participants like the comfort and convenience of the web-based format, and (4) technical issues were common but not insurmountable.

Conclusions

We conclude that participants valued the accountability, flexibility, and convenience of tech-based interventions with video-delivered coaching.