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Integrating Data from Multiple Nondestructive Evaluation Technologies Using Machine Learning Algorithms for the Enhanced Assessment of a Concrete Bridge Deck
Authors: Khudhair Mustafa , Gucunski Nenad
Published: December 2023

Several factors impact the durability of concrete bridge decks, including traffic loads, fatigue, temperature changes, environmental stress, and maintenance activities. Detecting problems such as corrosion, delamination, or concrete degradation early on can lower maintenance costs. Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques can detect these issues at early stages. Each NDE method, meanwhile, has limitations that reduce the accuracy of the assessment. In this study, multiple NDE technologies were combined with machine learning algorithms to improve the interpretation of half-cell potential (HCP) and electrical resistivity (ER) measurements. A parametric study was performed to analyze the influence of five parameters on HCP and ER measurements, such as the degree of saturation, corrosion length, delamination depth, concrete cover, and moisture condition of delamination. The results were obtained through finite element simulations and used to build two machine learning algorithms, a classification algorithm and a regression algorithm, based on Random Forest methodology. The algorithms were tested using data collected from a bridge deck in the BEAST® facility. Both machine learning algorithms were effective in improving the interpretation of the ER and HCP measurements using data from multiple NDE technologies.
Decay of Root Debris after Harvesting American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Changes in Soil Chemistry and Microbiology
Authors: Suárez Iván Darío Samur , Valliani Moez , Hsiang Tom , Goodwin Paul H.
Published: December 2023

Commercial harvesting of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) results in root debris in the soil, but the rate of decay is unknown. In this study, post-harvest root debris decayed mostly over the fall and winter, with almost no ginseng debris remaining in the soil by late spring of the following year. However, a small number of intact pencil-shaped roots were able to survive after harvest and sprout the following spring without any evidence of root decay. Root rot lesions were observed, which included many associated with the root rot pathogen Ilyonectria mors-panacis, with disappearing root rot symptoms observed in the following spring. Ginsenosides in soil were highest just prior to harvest, declining until an increase the following spring. Soil bacterial and fungal populations changed over time after harvest with several peaks in bacterial populations mostly in the fall, but this was less clear for fungal populations, which were dominated by only a few taxa. Harvesting ginseng can leave considerable debris in the soil, impacting its chemistry and microbiota. Ginseng replant disease, where the second crop shows high levels of root rot due to I. mors-panacis infection compared to low levels in the first crop, could be related to the decay of post-harvest crop debris, but additional research is needed to demonstrate this.
Trends of High and Low Values of Annual and Seasonal Precipitation in Turkey
Authors: Nacar Sinan
Published: December 2023

The exploration of precipitation data trends using innovative analysis methods is anticipated to offer significant contributions to sustainability across various domains, including water resources management, agricultural planning, climate change understanding, environmental protection, risk assessment, and preparedness. This study employs an improved visualization of the innovative trend analysis (IV-ITA) method for detecting annual and seasonal trends in precipitation variables across 194 stations in Turkey over the period 1969–2020. The outcomes derived from the IV-ITA method were further juxtaposed with the results obtained from the classical Mann–Kendall (MK) test. Using the MK test, statistically significant increasing trends were detected in the annual pattern along the northern coasts of Turkey. Based on the results obtained from the IV-ITA, substantial decreasing trends were identified in the basins within the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. Conversely, an increasing trend was observed in the basins situated in the northwest. It was also established that an increasing trend was observed throughout Turkey, except for some stations in the low-data group. The most significant increasing trend was noted in the basins along the southern coastline, characterized by the prevalence of the Mediterranean climate. In the high-data group, an increase of up to 50% was noted along the southwest coast. Upon comparing the outcomes derived from the IV-ITA method with those obtained using the MK test, it becomes apparent that the IV-ITA yields significantly more detailed results than the MK test. Additionally, applying the IV-ITA method in climate-sensitive regions and basins is envisioned to enhance the accuracy of assessments, foster a sustainable environment, and improve the effective management of water resources.
Correction: Surma et al. Assessing Employee Engagement in a Post-COVID-19 Workplace Ecosystem. Sustainability 2021, 13, 11443
Authors: Surma Martyna Joanna , Nunes Richard Joseph , Rook Caroline , Loder Angela
Published: December 2023

The authors would like to make the following corrections to the published paper [...]
Exploring the Integration of the Land, Water, and Energy Nexus in Sustainable Food Systems Research through a Socio-Economic Lens: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Cho Matilda Azong , Ramoelo Abel , Sibanda Lindiwe M.
Published: December 2023

The efficient use of land, water, and energy resources in Africa is crucial for achieving sustainable food systems (SFSs). A SFS refers to all the related activities and processes from farm to fork and the range of actors contributing to the availability of food at all times. This study aimed to analyse the growth in the land–water–energy (LWE) nexus integration in sustainable food system research. The focus was on publication growth, the thematic areas covered, and how the research addressed the policies, programmes, and practices using a socio-economic lens. The study utilised a systematic literature review approach, following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The study underscored the limited emphasis on the socio-economic perspective in the examination of the LWE nexus within sustainable food system research in Africa. Policies, governance, institutional influences, and social inclusion are crucial for addressing the region-specific challenges and achieving sustainable outcomes, but they seemed to be underrepresented in current research efforts. More so, this review revealed a paucity of research on key influencing factors like gender, conflict, culture, and socio-political dynamics. Ignoring these social factors might contribute to an inadequate management of natural resources, perpetuating issues related to food security and equity in resource use and decision-making. Additionally, the dominance of non-African institutions in knowledge production found in this review highlighted a potential gap in locally owned solutions and perspectives, which are crucial for effective policy development and implementation, often leading to failures in addressing region-specific challenges and achieving sustainable outcomes. Overall, the study highlighted the need for a more holistic approach that not only considers the technical aspects of the LWE nexus but also the social, cultural, and institutional dimensions. Additionally, fostering collaboration with local institutions and ensuring a diverse range of influencing factors can contribute to more comprehensive and contextually appropriate solutions for achieving sustainable food systems in Africa.
On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings
Authors: Vogiantzi Christina , Tserpes Konstantinos
Published: December 2023

The circular economy (CE) has recently emerged as a key strategy for promoting sustainability and reducing waste in various industrial sectors. This paper provides an overview of the definition, assessment and enhancement of circularity in general and in five key industries, including aerospace, wind energy, transportation, automotive and sports goods, by using data and information from the literature and for the section of the definitions of the CE also using information from the EC funded project “RECREATE”. The survey reviews in detail the different definitions, assessment methods and metrics used to explore and evaluate circularity, including assessment frameworks such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and assessment indicators. Furthermore, it explores the challenges, possibilities and available tools for enhancing circularity, focusing on digital tools. The survey highlights the importance of a holistic and systemic approach to circularity concerning all stakeholders along the value chain. Overall, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the circular economy's definition, assessment, and enhancement and provides insights for future research.
Evaluation of a Combined Approach for Sulfate and Ammonia Recovery from Treated Brine Using a Simultaneous Chemical Precipitation and Electrocoagulation Processes
Authors: Mohammad Ameera F. , Haris Sabeera , Mourad Aya A-H. , Al-Marzouqi Ali H. , El-Naas Muftah H. , Van der Bruggen Bart , Al-Marzouqi Mohamed H.
Published: December 2023

Soda ash (Na2CO3) is produced using the traditional Solvay process. It entails the reaction of CO2 with high-salinity water in the presence of ammonia (NH3), which produces insoluble sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and soluble ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). In the current work, a newly combined approach has been developed to effectively manage the removal of ammonia and sulfate from the effluent of the Solvay process. The devised technique centers on an electrochemical coagulation process, complemented with the utilization of calcium oxide (CaO) as a buffering reagent. This innovative approach excels at achieving high recovery rates for both ammonia and sulfate. The recovered ammonia holds the potential for recycling, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the Solvay process by reusing ammonia in its initial stages. Furthermore, sulfate ions are recuperated in the form of calcium sulfate, a value-added product boasting various industrial applications. The results gleaned from this study underscore the efficacy of the ammonia recovery process, particularly when operating at elevated current densities and with higher calcium oxide concentrations. On the other hand, sulfate recovery demonstrates superior performance when exposed to moderate current densities and limited calcium oxide concentrations. Consequently, the integration of both stages within a single, cohesive process necessitates the development of an optimization methodology to cater to varying operational conditions. To address this need, second-order polynomial equations were formulated and employed to anticipate ammonia and sulfate removal rates in the integrated approach. Four independent variables come into play: calcium oxide concentration, current density, temperature, and mixing rate. The findings reveal that most of these variables exert substantial influences on both ammonia and sulfate removal rates, underscoring the need for careful consideration and fine-tuning to optimize the overall process. The maximum ammonia and sulfate removal were found to reach 99.50% and 96.03%, respectively, at a calcium oxide concentration of 3.5 g/100 mL, a current density of 19.95 mA/cm2, a temperature of 35 °C, and a mixing rate of 0.76 R/s. The results are promising, and the developed process is also suitable for recovering high concentrations of sulfate and ammonia from various wastewater sources.
A Wind Power Scenario Generation Method Based on Copula Functions and Forecast Errors
Authors: Yoo Jaehyun , Son Yongju , Yoon Myungseok , Choi Sungyun
Published: December 2023

The scenario of renewable energy generation significantly affects the probabilistic distribution system analysis. To reflect the probabilistic characteristics of actual data, this paper proposed a scenario generation method that can reflect the spatiotemporal characteristics of wind power generation and the probabilistic characteristics of forecast errors. The scenario generation method consists of a process of sampling random numbers and a process of inverse sampling using the cumulative distribution function. In sampling random numbers, random numbers that mimic the spatiotemporal correlation of power generation were generated using the copula function. Furthermore, the cumulative distribution functions of forecast errors according to power generation bins were used, thereby reflecting the probabilistic characteristics of forecast errors. The wind power generation scenarios in Jeju Island, generated by the proposed method, were analyzed through various indices that can assess accuracy. As a result, it was confirmed that by using the proposed scenario generation method, scenarios similar to actual data can be generated, which in turn allows for preparation of situations with a high probability of occurrence within the distribution system.
Automatic Plastic Greenhouse Extraction from Gaofen-2 Satellite Images with Fully Convolution Networks and Image Enhanced Index
Authors: Ruan Yongjian , Zhang Xinchang , Liao Xi , Ruan Baozhen , Wang Cunjin , Jiang Xin
Published: December 2023

Plastic greenhouses (PGs) play a vital role in modern agricultural development by providing a controlled environment for the cultivation of food crops. Their widespread adoption has the potential to revolutionize agriculture and impact the local environment. Accurate mapping and estimation of PG coverage are critical for strategic planning in agriculture. However, the challenge lies in the extraction of small and densely distributed PGs; this is often compounded by issues like irrelevant and redundant features and spectral confusion in high-resolution remote-sensing imagery, such as Gaofen-2 data. This paper proposes an innovative approach that combines the power of a full convolutional network (FC-DenseNet103) with an image enhancement index. The image enhancement index effectively accentuates the boundary features of PGs in Gaofen-2 satellite images, enhancing the unique spectral characteristics of PGs. FC-DenseNet103, known for its robust feature propagation and extensive feature reuse, complements this by addressing challenges related to feature fusion and misclassification at the boundaries of PGs and adjacent features. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. By incorporating the image enhancement index into the DenseNet103 model, the proposed method successfully eliminates issues related to the fusion and misclassification of PG boundaries and adjacent features. The proposed method, known as DenseNet103 (Index), excels in extracting the integrity of PGs, especially in cases involving small and densely packed plastic sheds. Moreover, it holds the potential for large-scale digital mapping of PG coverage. In conclusion, the proposed method providing a practical and versatile tool for a wide range of applications related to the monitoring and evaluation of PGs, which can help to improve the precision of agricultural management and quantitative environmental assessment.
Green Chemistry in Medical Applications: Preliminary Assessment of Kuzu Starch Films with Plant-Based Antiseptics
Authors: Morawska Magda , Kukułowicz Anita , Brzeska Joanna
Published: December 2023

The current state of the natural environment requires medical products, including dressings, to be manufactured in accordance with the principles of a sustainable economy. This assumption is perfectly met by dressings made of renewable materials and additionally filled with natural antiseptics. The use of such plant compounds is consistent with the principles of green chemistry. In this work, films based on Kuzu starch with rooibos extract and chili pepper oil extract were prepared and tested. Starch foil with silver nanoparticles and foil without additives were used as a comparative material. The chemical structures (ATR-FTIR) of the materials obtained, their thermal (DSC) and mechanical properties (tensile strength, hardness), density, swelling, water vapor permeability, water solubility, and effects on bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 were examined. The Kuzu rooibos film had the lowest antimicrobial activity. At the same time, it was the most flexible foil and was characterized by having the best water vapor permeability and water absorption capacity. The starch film with chili extract was the weakest mechanically speaking, but it significantly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 bacteria at a level similar to that of the film with silver nanoparticles. The preliminary tests carried out on the properties of Kuzu starch films with plant extracts from rooibos tea and chili peppers indicate that they may be suitable for further research on dressing materials.
On an Umbral Point of View of the Gaussian and Gaussian-like Functions
Authors: Dattoli Giuseppe , Di Palma Emanuele , Licciardi Silvia
Published: December 2023

The theory of Gaussian functions is reformulated using an umbral point of view. The symbolic method we adopt here allows an interpretation of the Gaussian in terms of a Lorentzian image function. The formalism also suggests the introduction of a new point of view of trigonometry, opening a new interpretation of the associated special functions. The Erfi(x), is, for example, interpreted as the “sine” of the Gaussian trigonometry. The possibilities offered by the Umbral restyling proposed here are noticeable and offered by the formalism itself. We mention the link between higher-order Gaussian trigonometric functions, Hermite polynomials, and the possibility of introducing new forms of distributions with longer tails than the ordinary Gaussians. The possibility of framing the theoretical content of the present article within a redefinition of the hypergeometric function is eventually discussed.
The Effect of Fracture Type on Restoration of Radiographic Parameters and Early Loss of Reduction in Surgical Treated Distal Radius Fractures
Authors: Sambhariya Varun , Roberts Tyler , Ly Colin , Ho Alison , Pientka William F.
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Early loss of reduction remains a challenging complication in distal radius fracture management. There are limited data on factors that correlate with early loss of reduction. The Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) classification has become a popular way of evaluating complex fracture patterns. This study aims to determine the impact of fracture pattern, as determined by the AO classification, on restoration of intraoperative parameters, early loss of reduction, and time to fracture union in operatively treated distal radius fractures. Methods: Following IRB approval, adult patients with surgically treated acute distal radius fractures at a single level I institution were identified. Retrospective chart and radiographic review were used to obtain AO classification, postoperative radiographic parameters, early loss of reduction, time to fracture union, as well as any complications. Results: 422 patients with operatively treated distal radius fractures were included in this study. Across fracture patterns, there were no significant differences in restoration of radial height or inclination. Higher severity fracture classifications had decreased restoration of volar tilt. Overall, simple fractures (A2, C1) and partial articular fractures (B1, B2, B3) had higher rates of satisfactory alignment restoration compared to comminuted fractures (A3, C2, C3). Although there were differences in restoration of radiographic parameters, fracture type did not correlate with loss of reduction within 30 days. C type fractures correlated with increased weeks to radiographic healing. Conclusions: This study establishes that distal radius fracture pattern, as determined by the AO classification, has a significant impact on intraoperative restoration of parameters but does not correlate with early loss of reduction. Furthermore, more difficult fracture patterns may have a longer time to fracture union, but fracture type does not appear to have an effect on postoperative complications.
Efficacy of Fosfomycin against Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Patient Urinary Cultures in the General Reference Hospital of Niamey, Niger
Authors: Mohamed Alassane Halawen , Dembélé René , Fody Alio Mahamadou , Kagambèga Alix Bénédicte , Coulibaly Hiliassa , Bado Frédéric François , Salaou Chaibou , Boubou Laouali , Ibrahim Alkassoum , Omar Eric Adehossi , Barro Nicolas
Published: December 2023

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common patient infection and a major public health problem today. The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance genes in Enterobacterales, particularly in Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-E. coli), is compromising treatment with the antibiotics that are normally used. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of susceptibility of uropathogenic ESBL-producing E. coli to fosfomycin as an alternative treatment. A total of 3369 samples of urine were received and processed in the Bacteriology Laboratory of the Niamey General Reference Hospital (NGRH) throughout 2021. Synergy testing was performed for phenotypic detection of ESBLs, and fosfomycin sensibility of ESBLs-producing uropathogenic E. coli isolates were determined using the Viteck-2 system. Of the 280 enterobacteria identified in the urine samples, 104 Escherichia coli isolates were positive to the synergy test. The average age of the patients was 54 ± 17. The age range of 46–65 years was the most affected by these infections. The female patients predominated over the male ones, with a prevalence of 51.90%, a sex ratio of 1.08. The ESBL-producing E. coli isolates were 0.97% resistant to fosfomycin. Fosfomycin is highly effective against uropathogenic ESBL-producing E. coli isolates. It could be used as an alternative treatment for both uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections.
Strengthening Automotive Cybersecurity: A Comparative Analysis of ISO/SAE 21434-Compliant Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) Systems
Authors: Boi Biagio , Gupta Tarush , Rinhel Marcelo , Jubea Iuliana , Khondoker Rahamatullah , Esposito Christian , Sousa Bruno Miguel
Published: December 2023

The increasing usage of autonomous and automatic systems within the automotive industry is steering us towards a more interconnected world. This enhanced interconnectivity fosters a more streamlined driving experience, reduces costs, and provides timely driver assistance. The electric/electronic (EE) architectures of modern vehicles are inherently complex due to the multitude of components they encompass. Contemporary architectures reveal that these components converge at an electronic control unit (ECU) called the central gateway, which could potentially represent a single point of failure. While this central unit is typically adequately safeguarded, the same cannot be said for the connected components, which often remain vulnerable to cyber threats. The ISO/SAE 21434 standard paved the way for automotive cybersecurity and could be used in parallel with other standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO PAS 21488. Automatic collision notification (ACN) is one of the most typical systems in a vehicle, and limited effort has been dedicated to identifying the most suitable architecture for this feature. This paper addresses the existing security and privacy gap of this feature by conducting a comparative analysis of security threats in two distinct ACN architectures. Notably, despite ACN architectures exhibiting inherent similarities, the primary distinction between the two architectures lies in their strategies for crash estimation and detection, followed by subsequent communication with emergency response teams. A rigorous security assessment was conducted using the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, employing the TARA and STRIDE methodologies through the Ansys medini analyze software. This analysis identified an average of 310 threats per architecture, including a significant number of high-level threats (11.8% and 15%, respectively), highlighting the importance of a comprehensive evaluation.
Urolithiasis Problems in Finishing Pigs
Authors: Vrielinck Joris , Janssens Geert P. J. , Chantziaras Ilias , Cools An , Maes Dominiek
Published: December 2023

This paper describes cases of urolithiasis in fattening pigs on two farms (A and B). Bladder rupture due to urethral obstruction with calculi was the principal finding during the necropsy of the pigs. An in-depth diagnostic examination was performed to elucidate possible pathophysiological mechanisms, namely Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometry (FT-IR) analysis of the uroliths, blood analysis (farm A: 5 samples, farm B: 10 samples) for assessing concentrations of minerals, the bone resorption marker cross-linked C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and vitamin D components, biochemical urinalysis (farm A: 5 samples, farm B: 7 samples), microscopic examination of urinary sediment (Farms A and B: 7 samples each), mineral composition of the feed, and analysis of the drinking water. Calcium carbonate was the main component found in stones from both farms, and calcium carbonate and struvite were the main components found in crystals from farms A and B, respectively. On farm A, urinary calcium excretion and urinary pH were high; on farm B, urinary phosphorus was high and urinary calcium was low with a normal urinary pH. The mineral compositions of the feed and drinking water were similar on both farms and could therefore not explain the difference between the two farms. Disturbances in calcium and phosphorus absorption and homeostasis might have been involved in these problems. Further research should focus on the calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the feed and take into account other factors, such as the absorption and excretion of minerals due to gut and urinary microbiota.
Detection of Porcine Circovirus Type 3 in Serum, Semen, Oral Fluid, and Preputial Fluid Samples of Boars
Authors: Qi Song , He Qiyun , Zhang Zhewei , Chen Huanchun , Giménez-Lirola Luis , Yuan Fangyan , Bei Weicheng
Published: December 2023

Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) is commonly associated with clinical symptoms such as porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS)-like lesions, respiratory signs, and reproductive disorders. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of PCV3 in a boar stud. The objectives were to detect PCV3 in semen, as well as matched serum, oral fluid, and preputial fluid samples from adult boars using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), analyze PCV3-IgG antibody data, and genetically characterize a positive sample. A total of 112 samples from 28 boars were collected from a large-scale pig farm in Guangxi, China. The qPCR results showed that the PCV3 DNA was not detected in semen, with a positive rate of 0% (0/28), while it was detected in serum (3.57%—1/28), oral fluid (64.28%—18/28), and preputial fluid (46.4%—13/28). The seropositivity rate of PCV3-IgG in serum was 82.14% (23/28) according to the indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent serologic assay (ELISA) results. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that one of the PCV3 isolates belonged to the PCV3c clades. This is the first report of PCV3 detection in preputial fluid from boars. The results suggest that PCV3 is transmitted among boars on pig farms and exhibits epidemic characteristics.
Managed Aquifer Recharge: A Key to Sustainability
Authors: Escalante Enrique Fernández , Stefan Catalin , Brown Christopher J. , Hutchinson Adam
Published: December 2023

“Managed Aquifer Recharge: A Key to Sustainability” is the title of the fourth Special Issue presented by the journal Water (MDPI), dedicated to the 11th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR 11) that was held between 11 and 15 April 2022 in Long Beach, California, USA [...]
Wastewater-Based Epidemiology: Assessing Illicit Drug Usage and Impact through an Innovative Approach
Authors: Yi Rongnan , Zeng Taotao , Chen Junhao , Liu Dongxian , Yang Xiaojing , Zhao Mingming , Zhou Zeyan
Published: December 2023

The abuse of illicit drugs, which is usually associated with violent crimes and public health issues, has evolved into a significant problem that the whole of society must address collectively. With the benefits of high productivity, convenience, objectivity, and semi-real time, wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has been demonstrated to be a powerful tool and has been utilized on a global scale for monitoring illicit drug use. In this review, we briefly introduce the development and application of WBE. Then, the stability of biomarkers is summarized, and methods to improve stability are introduced. We highlight recent advances in analytical techniques, from three aspects of chromatography–mass spectrometry, optical methods, and electrochemical strategies. The research progress of illicit drug abuse assessment based on WBE is summarized. Finally, we summarize the research hotspots and challenges on illicit drug abuse assessment based on WBE.
Study on Calculating Appropriate Impact Assessment for LID Facility Using A-I-R Curve
Authors: Song Youngseok , Park Yoonkyung , Park Moojong , Joo Jingul
Published: December 2023

Low impact development (LID) facilities are designed to maintain water circulation functions on the surface and subsurface. LID facilities can be applied to various areas and are expected to have both short-term and long-term effects, making them widely installed in urban areas. In this study, our objective is to calculate the A-I-R (Area ratio-rainfall Intensity-Runoff reduction rate) curve by applying design standards to tree filter boxes, garden plant pots, infiltration ditches, and rain barrels among various LID facilities. The analysis was conducted by constructing a SWMM-LID model and analyzing 209 items, considering the area ratio (A) and rainfall intensity (I) of the LID facilities. The runoff reduction rate (R) varies by LID facility according to the A-I-R curve. It reaches up to 100.0% for rain barrels, up to 30.0% for infiltration ditches, up to 20.0% for garden plant pot, and up to 12.0% for tree filter boxes. If the A-I-R curve of the LID facility is applied to the design standards, it is expected to facilitate the design of the facility’s size and inlet according to the target reduction rate.
A Novel Dynamic Li-Ion Battery Model for the Aggregated Charging of EVs
Authors: Asim Ahmed M. , Ahmed Osama A. , Ibrahim Amr M. , El-Khattam Walid Aly , Talaat Hossam E.
Published: December 2023

Implementing successful aggregated charging strategies for electric vehicles to participate in the wholesale market requires an accurate battery model that can operate at scale while capturing critical battery dynamics. Existing models either lack precision or pose computational challenges for fleet-level coordination. To our knowledge, most of the literature widely adopts battery models that neglect critical battery polarization dynamics favoring scalability over accuracy, donated as constant power models (CPMs). Thus, this paper proposes a novel linear battery model (LBM) intended specifically for use in aggregated charging strategies. The LBM considers battery dynamics through a linear representation, addressing the limitations of existing models while maintaining scalability. The model dynamic behavior is evaluated for the four commonly used lithium-ion chemistries in EVs: lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel manganese cobalt (NMC), lithium manganese oxide (LMO), and nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA). The results showed that the LBM closely matches the high-fidelity Thevenin equivalent circuit model (Th-ECM) with substantially improved accuracy over the CPM, especially at higher charging rates. Finally, a case study was carried out for bidding in the wholesale energy market, which proves the ability of the model to scale.
Onroerend erfgoed, van verliezen tot ‘bevriezen’. De bescherming van historische stads- en dorpskernen in Vlaanderen (19de-21ste eeuw)
Authors: Lisson Jelle
Published: December 2023

“A monument is not alone”. This catchphrase was coined in the Low Countries during the European Architectural Year in 1975, which aimed to develop a common European policy for the protection of architectural heritage. One of its key concerns was to criticize the piecemeal protection of isolated monuments. In the sixties and seventies, a wave of legislative initiatives hit Northwestern European countries, introducing heritage laws that were tailored to the safeguarding of urban areas, often entire villages or city centers, including groups of buildings, infrastructure and open spaces. Early examples are Beschermde stads-en dorpsgezichten in the Dutch Monumentenwet (1961), Secteurs sauvegardés in the French Loi Malraux (1962) and conservation areas in the British Civic Amenities Act (1967). In Flanders too, this principle was echoed in a new legal instrument to protect urban landscapes (1976) : “stads-en dorpsgezicht”. Contrary to popular opinion in the seventies, however, the concern for the architectural context in Flanders was not a recent phenomenon. In this essay, we explore the evolution of the care for architectural ensembles in historic cities, towns and villages in Belgium and Flanders from the nineteenth century onwards, considered both from a legal and application-oriented perspective. In other words, we examine the gradual juridical embedment of the attention to architectural ensembles and its relation to regional, national and international societal trends. Finally, we elaborate upon the consequences of these developments for the conservation of architectural ensembles today. It turns out that these ensembles are currently not protected in the most appropriate manner possible. This way, we contribute to the history of cultural heritage and urban planning, while also indicating particular present-day problems in the management of architectural ensembles in historic cities, towns and villages that need urgent fixing.
Retour sur «Deux Érasmes expurgés à Liège»
Authors: Bierlaire Franz
Published: December 2023

Both editions of Annotationes in Novum Testamentum which are conserved at the ULiège Library were not expurgated from one (Basel, March 1519) to another (Basel, 1542) but based on the Index expurgatorius librorum (Antwerp, 1571) which includes a detailed censorship of Erasmus’ Omnia opera. The unequally rigorous way the expurgation was practiced is surprising : while the 1519 edition remains perfectly readable, probably intended for authorized readers, the 1542 one is almost unusable.
Jules Destrée et Gabriele D’Annunzio : la tentation fasciste
Authors: Morelli Anne
Published: December 2023

Il y a cent ans, en 1921, Jules Destrée, ministre belge des Sciences et des Arts, fit nommer comme membre étranger de l’Académie royale de Langue et de Littérature françaises de Belgique, le poète Gabriele D’Annunzio, vedette du nationalisme italien et précurseur du fascisme. Le député socialiste admirait son exaltation patriotique et ses élans mystiques en faveur de la guerre. Mais ensuite Jules Destrée allait aussi montrer des faiblesses envers Mussolini et son régime.
Mahomet et Charlemagne, cent ans après
Authors: André Romain
Published: December 2023

Mahomet et Charlemagne van Henri Pirenne werd voor het eerst uitgebracht, in het Frans, in 1937 en wordt nog steeds geciteerd in de context van de relaties tussen christendom en islam in de middeleeuwen. Een verrassend en wellicht paradoxaal verschijnsel gezien de toenemende kennis over deze periode maar het werk van Pirenne dient beschouwd in de context van het interbellum, een tijd van diepe epistemologische vernieuwing. Mahomet et Charlemagne bracht een nieuwe interpretatie van de overgang tussen oudheid en middeleeuwen. Het boek werd aanvankelijk goed ontvangen maar veroorzaakte al snel een inspirerend debat met soms controversiële ondertoon. Dit werk blijft in veel opzichten onovertroffen, niet zozeer vanwege zijn stimulerende wetenschappelijke stellingen als vanwege zijn epistemologische bijdrage. Historisch verouderd, maar nog steeds relevant vanuit een historiografisch oogpunt, vormt dit boek vandaag nog een belangrijke inspiratiebron voor historici, los van zijn hypothetische politieke stellingen.
La Turquie, une histoire mouvementée
Authors: Hitzel Frédéric
Published: December 2023

Analyser son passé pour mieux comprendre la Turquie contemporaine, voici tout le projet de l’article. Il permet d’éviter les poncifs, tenaces, ou les simplifications orientalistes qui animent certains des commentateurs. L’analyse permet de saisir les racines historiques du pays dans toutes ses dimensions, sociales, religieuses, économiques politiques et stratégiques. Elle met en exergue les continuités et les ruptures dans le cheminement de l’histoire turque et permet de mieux comprendre et de contextualiser la politique aujourd’hui suivie par le gouvernement de Recep Tayip Erdoğan.
La Turquie et ses options eurasiennes : substitut ou complément ?
Authors: Bilener Tolga
Published: December 2023

La Turquie, tout comme d’autres puissances régionales émergentes, entend profiter de sa situation géographique aux confluents de plusieurs aires géopolitiques, contestant parfois la structure actuelle du système international. Dans ce contexte, s’éloignant d’un alignement total sur ses alliés occidentaux traditionnels du temps de la guerre froide, elle diversifie ses partenaires et se tourne vers des acteurs qui sont parfois des concurrents historiques. La Russie, en premier lieu, devint un partenaire de premier plan sur plusieurs dossiers, malgré les divergences importantes, et la Chine, acteur désormais incontournable sur le plan économique. Dans ce contexte, la Turquie se tourne aussi vers l’Asie centrale, s’appuyant sur ses liens culturels, linguistiques et religieux avec cette région, riche en hydrocarbures. Une analyse de la politique étrangère turque sera dorénavant incomplète si ses relations avec sa façade asiatique ne sont pas étudiées.
The manuscript Π of the Greek Physiologus
Authors: Macé Caroline
Published: December 2023

One of the most important manuscripts of the Greek Physiologus, discovered by A. Karneev in 1894, manuscript Π (11th cent.), has been erroneously called «Sin. gr. 432 » (Vladimir 317) by Karneev and in all subsequent publications until now. In fact, manuscript Π is, without any doubt, MS Moskva, GIM, Sin. gr. 467 (Vladimir 318).
Trois manuscrits de l’Aristoteles latinus dans une collection privée
Authors: Beullens Pieter
Published: December 2023

This article offers the description of three privately owned Aristoteles Latinus manuscripts.
Il manoscritto «cod. LXXVII» della biblioteca dell’abbazia cistercense di Vyšší Brod (Rep. Ceca)
Authors: Magoga Alessio
Published: December 2023

Ce court article vise à fournir une description plus complète du manuscrit cod. LXXVII de la bibliothèque abbatiale de Vyšší Brod (Rép. Tchèque), dont la seule description existante -salvo meliori iudicio -remonte à 1891. Après avoir déclaré le point de départ de cette recherche, à savoir une étude sur Rupert de Deutz (XIIe siècle), l’A. se concentre sur le lieu d’origine et la datation du manuscrit : selon toute vraisemblance, celui-ci a été composé dans la seconde moitié du XIIe siècle dans le scriptorium de Wilhering, dont le monastère de Vyšší Brod est une fondation. Suivent la description du contenu du manuscrit – qui comporte un grand nombre de textes offrant chacun différents problèmes d’authenticité – et enfin la bibliographie relative au codex LXXVII.
Petrus Tarantasia super Sententias Petri Lombardi: manuscritos copiados por el sistema de « pecia » (Biblioteca Histórica Universitat de València)
Authors: Blay Francisco.-M.-Gimeno
Published: December 2023

La Biblioteca Histórica de l’Université de Valence conserve parmi ses manuscrits quatre volumes (ms 591, 507, 509 et 414) qui contiennent le Commentaire de Pierre de Tarantaise sur les Sentences de Pierre Lombard. Trois d’entre eux dérivent directement d’un exemplar universitaire parisien, comme leprouvent les annotations marginales relatives à la pecia. Originellement conservés au monastère de San Miguel de los Reyes, les quatre manuscrits rejoignirent la bibliothèque de l’Université le 18 janvier 1837. Pendant la première moitié du XVIe siècle, ils faisaient partie de la bibliothèque du duc de Calabre, qui les avaient acquis du monastère dominicain de Valence.
L’Opuscule sur les natures des animaux, tiré des Dires des saints et de nombreux maîtres : premiers éléments sur une oeuvre inexplorée du début du XIIIe siècle
Authors: Draelants Isabelle , Fichant Ombeline
Published: December 2023

The manuscript Bruxelles, Bibl. Royale Albert Ier, II 1143, from the Cistercian Abbey of Aulne, is entirely devoted to an unpublished and unknown work, The Opusculum de naturis animalium excerptum de dictis sanctorum et plurium magistrorum. According to the results of the first investigations presented here, this work of spiritual enlightment, devoted to animals, was probably compiled from diversified sources between 1200 and 1220 in Cistercian circles in the diocese of Liège. The authorities quoted are mainly shared between two types

of interlocutors : the fathers and doctors of the church – Jerome in particular – and the «masters » , gathered under the reference «magister » , some of whom could be recognized as almost contemporary with the writing. The discovery of a contemporary partial copy in the ms. Brussels, BR II 1057 offers additional clues on the writing of the Opusculum, along with other elements that help to characterize and locate this original work that has a particular interest in insects or other minuta, between allegorical dialogue and moralized encyclopedia.
THE ESSENCE OF ONOMASIOLOGICAL BASES AND THEIR TYPES IN PHYTONYMIC LEXICON
Authors: Panasenko Nataliya
Published: December 2023

The article presents the results of the onomasiological analysis of the names of medicinal plants or phytonyms. The research is based on the ternary onomasiological model, which includes a basis, feature, and predicate. Emphasis is placed on the basis zone and two bases: a person and an artefact. The research shows that the basis zone includes four varieties of the basis: a suffix, an exocentric compound word, a so-called split basis, and a meaningful word. Lexical bases designate not only the plant itself and its part, but also other things, which are examples of indirect designation.
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran dalam Meningkatkan Volume Penjualan Rumah pada PT Bumi Arum Lestari Kendari
Authors: Dahlan Jamaluddin , Supriaddin Nofal , Almana La Ode
Published: December 2023

Artikel ini adalah hasil penelitian tentang “Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Dalam Meningkatkan Volume Penjualan Rumah Pada PT Bumi Arum Lestari Kendari. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif berbasis studi lapangan yang bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran dalam meningkatkan Volume penjualan Rumahpada PT Bumi Arum Lestari Kendari.Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik wawancara yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan memberikan pertanyaan kepada pihak yang berwenang untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai strategi pemasaran PT Bumi Arum Lestari Kendari. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis swot  dengan strategi pemasaran menggunakan 4p yaitu produk, harga, promosi dan tempat.
Efektivitas Penyaluran Zakat Harta pada Usaha Produktif terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan UMKM di Baznas Polewali Mandar
Authors: Arifin Asriadi , Suarning Suarning , Muliati Muliati , Arifin Asriadi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang efektivitas Penyaluran Zakat Produktif terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan UMKM di BAZNAS Polewali Mandar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriftif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Penelitian ini menyajikan data deskriptif berupa data tertulis atau lisan dari informan dan perilaku yang akan diamati. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan, (1) Bentuk penyaluran zakat harta pada usaha produktif masyarakat yang dilakukan BAZNAS Polewali Mandar, antara lain; usaha campuran, penjual gorengan, penjual makanan, usaha menjahit, reparasi kursi sofa, perbengkelan, dan nelayan berupa pengadaan mesin (2) Dampak penyaluran zakat harta pada usaha produktif terhadap UMKM di BAZNAS Polewali Mandar sangat besar sekali dalam peningkatan taraf hidup masyarakat. (3) Penyaluran zakat harta pada usaha produktif terhadap peningkatan usaha UMKM di BAZNAS Polewali Mandar sangat efektif. Program pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat di Polewali Mandar memberikan dampak yang besar bagi penerima bantuan modal usaha.
Kinerja Bank Syariah Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Menggunakan Metode RGEC
Authors: Fauji Aa Ahmad
Published: December 2023

This research was conducted to determine the performance of Islamic banks during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The data were obtained from the financial reports and Good Corporate Governance reports of 5 Islamic commercial banks that were sampled. The results showed that the performance of Islamic banks during the Covid-19 pandemic was seen from the Risk Profile with the NPF ratio the bank's performance was in good condition, while based on the FDR ratio the bank's performance was in quite good condition, on the Good Corporate Governance factor the bank's performance received a good predicate. The Earnings factor with the ROA ratio indicates that the bank's performance is in fairly good condition, based on the ROE ratio it indicates the bank's performance is in poor condition, while the assessment with the NOM ratio indicates the bank's performance is in very poor condition. Assessment using CAR shows that the performance of all Islamic banks is in the very good category
SDN CONTROLLER PLACEMENT METHOD ON VANET MOBILE NODES FOR DENSE AND ULTRA-DENSE 6G NETWORKS
Authors: Мутханна А.С.
Published: December 2023

В статье исследуется проблема создания мобильной программно-конфигурируемой сети SDN, в которой контроллеры SDN устанавливаются на движущиеся объекты, например автобусы, для обеспечения связи в высокоплотных и сверхплотных сетях 6G. Мобильный контроллер SDN имеет интерфейс с виртуальной машинной версией контроллера SDN на серверах системы граничных вычислений с множественным доступом (MEC), подключенных к базовым станциям eNB. Система была протестирована на гетерогенных реальных сценариях, полученные результаты подтвердили её дееспособность. Предложенный метод размещения контроллеров позволяет уменьшить задержку на величину до 60% по сравнению с традиционными моделями MEC. Более того, предложенный метод уменьшает потребление энергии на 72% по сравнению с моделью туманных граничных вычислений fog-MEC.

The article explores the problem of creating a mobile SDN, in which SDN controllers are installed on moving objects, such as buses, to provide communication in high-dense and ultra-dense 6G networks. The mobile SDN controller interfaces with the virtual machine version of the SDN controller on the MEC servers connected to the eNB. The system was tested on heterogeneous real scenarios, the results obtained confirmed its functionability. The proposed method of placing controllers allows to reduce the delay by up to 60% compared to traditional MEC models. Moreover, the proposed method reduces energy consumption by 72% compared to the fog-MEC model.