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Sustainable Material Selection Framework: Taxonomy and Systematisation of Design Approaches to Sustainable Material Selection
Authors: Italia Mattia , Papile Flavia , Santi Romina , Del Curto Barbara
Published: December 2023

Design can play a fundamental role in addressing the climate crisis and preserving the planet’s finite resources. Through design, it is possible to reduce the environmental impact of products and services right from concept stage. The elements that concur within a project are diverse and often have an impact on each other. The material is one of them, being able to influence the product, but also the business model, company relations, etc. To help the designer keep all these aspects under control, various methodologies and tools have been developed, among them design strategies and guidelines. To date, several authors have dealt with the topic, offering different perspectives and generating a critical mass of information, which differs in the level of depth and operability of the suggestions, often differing only in terminology rather than content. This inhomogeneity can confuse both professionals and students. This study proposes an ordered taxonomy of the different levels of detail and a unified terminology of the strategies and guidelines in the literature. To test taxonomy and systematisation, this article focuses on guidelines for material choice, resulting in a framework to guide the selection of materials with a view to sustainability.
A New Design Approach: Applying Optical Fiber Sensing to 3D-Printed Structures to Make Furniture Intelligent
Authors: Jiang Weile , Lu Di , Zhao Na
Published: December 2023

In the context of sustainability, the development of optical fiber sensing technology and 3D printing technology brings new sustainable manufacturing solutions for the furniture industry. Based on the current status and development situation of the application of optical fiber sensing technology and 3D-printed furniture, this paper proposes the concept of applying embedded optical fiber sensing technology to traditional furniture manufacturing as the intersection of traditional furniture design and 3D printing technology. This design method is applied in furniture design cases, the stability of the 3D-printed structure after the optical fiber is embedded in the structure is verified through experiments, and the integration of the embedded optical fiber light-inducing and monitoring technology is used to assess the intelligence of furniture. It is found that by applying optical fiber sensors to furniture intelligence, the real-time monitoring of the environment, temperature, humidity, and other parameters during the use of furniture can be achieved, thus improving the energy efficiency and comfort of furniture. This innovative design idea and method provides a new direction for the sustainable development of furniture products and encourages the furniture industry to move forward in a more environmentally friendly and intelligent direction.
Navigating Environmental Challenges through Supply Chain Quality Management 4.0 in Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Nguyen Kevin , Akbari Mohammadreza , Quang Huy Truong , McDonald Scott , Hoang Thu-Hang , Yap Teck Lee , George Majo
Published: December 2023

The infusion of circular economy (CE) principles into supply chain management has garnered significant attention from both scholars and industry professionals. Quality management and Industry 4.0 (SCQM 4.0) have emerged as central themes due to their potential to elevate supply chain efficiency and sustainability. In pursuit of this goal, a thorough literature review is conducted, with a specific focus on quality management within circular supply chains, placing a significant emphasis on Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. By analyzing 126 papers spanning from 1998 to 2023, this systematic review discerns prevailing trends, identifies research gaps, and charts future avenues for investigation. These results highlight the growing academic interest in utilizing I4.0 technology to improve quality control in circular supply chains. SCQM 4.0 is thus proposed to aid in a better comprehension of Supply Chain Quality Management 4.0, which incorporates infrastructure practices rooted in various disruptive technologies and supply chain operations that link with sustainable performance with three key metrics of input management, waste handling, and preservation concentrating solely on the environmental aspect. Based on this research, we offer a four-tiered SCQM 4.0 practice path to achieve a CE.
A Meta-Heuristic Sustainable Intelligent Internet of Things Framework for Bearing Fault Diagnosis of Electric Motor under Variable Load Conditions
Authors: Bristi Swarnali Deb , Tatha Mehtar Jahin , Ali Md. Firoj , Bhatti Uzair Aslam , Sarker Subrata K. , Masud Mehdi , Ghadi Yazeed Yasin , Algarni Abdulmohsen , Saha Dip K.
Published: December 2023

The study introduces an Intelligent Diagnosis Framework (IDF) optimized using the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA), an advanced swarm intelligence method, to enhance the precision of bearing defect diagnosis in electrical machinery. This area is vital for the energy sector and IoT manufacturing, but the evolving designs of electric motors add complexity to fault identification. Machine learning offers potential solutions but faces challenges due to computational intensity and the need for fine-tuning hyperparameters. The optimized framework, named GOA-IDF, is rigorously tested using experimental bearing fault data from the CWRU database, focusing on the 12,000 drive end and fan end datasets. Compared to existing machine learning algorithms, GOA-IDF shows superior diagnostic capabilities, especially in processing high-frequency data that are susceptible to noise interference. This research confirms that GOA-IDF excels in accurately categorizing faults and operates with increased computational efficiency. This advancement is a significant contribution to fault diagnosis in electrical motors. It suggests that integrating intelligent frameworks with meta-heuristic optimization techniques can greatly improve the standards of health monitoring and maintenance in the electrical machinery domain.
Redefining ‘Careers’ and ‘Sustainable Careers’: A Qualitative Study with University Students
Authors: Russo Angela , Valls-Figuera Robert G. , Zammitti Andrea , Magnano Paola
Published: December 2023

Contemporary society challenges traditional linear career progressions with the emergence of the ‘sustainable career’ concept. This dynamic career path spans different societal domains over time and involves individuals actively shaping their paths through actions and the interpretation of their experiences. The evolving socioeconomic contexts demand a reevaluation of career development processes, necessitating an examination of individual perspectives on what makes a career authentically sustainable. Despite this, in the Italian and Spanish contexts, a definition of the concept of career and sustainable careers rooted in individuals’ interpretations is still absent. This qualitative study is designed to fill the existing gap by exploring the definition of the concepts of ‘career’ and ‘sustainable career’ in an initial sample of Italian (N = 197) and Spanish (N = 193) students (323 females, 67 males) aged 18–30 years (M = 20.13; SD = 2.13). Participants answered open-ended questions about ‘career’ and ‘sustainable career’. Qualitative data analysis software identified key themes, and correspondence analysis explored differences between the Italian and Spanish samples. The findings reveal that the concept of a career encompasses an evolving sequence of work experiences, incorporating training pathways, a continuous commitment to personal growth goals, and professional satisfaction. A sustainable career extends this, emphasizing a healthy work–life balance and the often-overlooked dimension of social empowerment. This study offers a perspective for designing research and interventions aimed at promoting careers and work environments perceived as authentically sustainable.
Work Social Support and PTSD in Police Officers: The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment
Authors: Campos Fernanda Dias , Chambel Maria José , Lopes Sílvia
Published: December 2023

The military police officers of Rio de Janeiro are often exposed to critical incidents in routine work that may have a potentially traumatic effect on their mental health, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aims to explore the protective role of work social support (i.e., emotional, instrumental, and informational) and affective organizational commitment (and its mediation effect) in facing PTSD, considering these variables as essential resources in the work context according to the conservation of resources theory (COR) approach. This is a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 329 military police officers from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who were administered a questionnaire of sociodemographic variables, the Critical Incident History Questionnaire (CIHQ), the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist 5 (PCL-5), the Perceived Social Support at Work Scale (EPSST), and the Affective Organizational Commitment Scale. It was found that only emotional support showed a significant association with affective commitment and PTSD symptoms. Affective organizational commitment, in turn, partially mediated the relationship between emotional support and PTSD. These findings shed light on the importance of organizations, such as the military police, in promoting the development of psychological resources like emotional support and affective commitment to mitigate PTSD and promote a sustainable work environment.
From 3D Modeling to Landscape Mapping—A Workflow for the Visualization and Communication of the Asinara Island Park Plan
Authors: Cicalò Enrico , Valentino Michele , Sias Andrea
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to present the method for producing visual media for communicating the Asinara Island National Park plan. These products are landscape visualizations capable of fostering landscape preservation both from the point of view of the management of the landscape and of the citizen’s involvement in the communication of the historical and environmental values of the landscape. Starting from landscape information gathering, the research has experimented with an operative method for processing different graphic representations from the same geographic database, calibrating the outputs to different audiences, their needs, objectives, and literacy skills. Three different types of products are presented as results of the research: The first is a digital, dynamic, and multisectoral decision-making GIS tool for park management. The second is a 3D model, aimed at virtual fruition. The third is a map of the zoning park plan drawn to be easily readable to the non-expert public. The results of this case study can be applied to other context and planning processes because of the replicability of the experimented method, which allows for processing the landscape information to make different visualization tools from a single geographic model, to meet the different requirements that arise from a complex landscape planning process.
A Multi-Country Statistical Analysis Covering Turkey, Slovakia, and Romania in an Educational Framework
Authors: Pekdogan Tugce , Udriștioiu Mihaela Tinca , Puiu Silvia , Yildizhan Hasan , Hruška Martin
Published: December 2023

This paper uses hierarchical regression analysis, a statistically robust method, to explore the correlations between two meteorological parameters and three particulate matter concentrations. The dataset is provided by six sensors located in three cities from three countries, and the measurements were taken simultaneously for three months at each minute. Analyses and calculations were performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results underscore that the complexity of air pollution dynamics is affected by the location even when the same type of sensors is used, and emphasize that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot effectively address air pollution. The findings are helpful from three perspectives: for education, to show how to handle and communicate a solution for local communities’ issues about air pollution; for research, to understand how easy a university can generate and analyze open-source data; and for policymakers, to design targeted interventions addressing each country’s challenges.
Dynamical Asymmetries, the Bayes’ Theorem, Entanglement, and Intentionality in the Brain Functional Activity
Authors: Bernal-Casas David , Vitiello Giuseppe
Published: December 2023

We discuss the asymmetries of dynamical origin that are relevant to functional brain activity. The brain is permanently open to its environment, and its dissipative dynamics is characterized indeed by the asymmetries under time translation transformations and time-reversal transformations, which manifest themselves in the irreversible “arrow of time”. Another asymmetry of dynamical origin arises from the breakdown of the rotational symmetry of molecular electric dipoles, triggered by incoming stimuli, which manifests in long-range dipole-dipole correlations favoring neuronal correlations. In the dissipative model, neurons, glial cells, and other biological components are classical structures. The dipole vibrational fields are quantum variables. We review the quantum field theory model of the brain proposed by Ricciardi and Umezawa and its subsequent extension to dissipative dynamics. We then show that Bayes’ theorem in probability theory is intrinsic to the structure of the brain states and discuss its strict relation with entanglement phenomena and free energy minimization. The brain estimates the action with a higher Bayes probability to be taken to produce the aimed effect. Bayes’ rule provides the formal basis of the intentionality in brain activity, which we also discuss in relation to mind and consciousness.
Role of Information Systems in Effective Management of Human Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Selvaraj Vishnupriya , Venkatakrishnan Santhi
Published: December 2023

Employees and employers were thrown into uncertainty and chaos during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, where they had no clear idea of exactly what they should do. Human resource managers operated in crisis mode since the beginning of the pandemic, that is, from 2020 to the first half of 2021. In this period, human resource managers sorted out the possibilities and probabilities on how employees could work from home and formulated strategies for providing them with extra mental and physical care, and they worked harder than ever on corporate-level initiatives to maintain the operations of their companies. The function of Human Resource (HR) has fundamentally changed as businesses have adapted to a new normal and the dust continues to settle. Throughout the pandemic, non-clinical organizations faced uncertain challenges, strategies, and had to make unique decisions regarding human resource management. There have been a variety of detrimental consequences associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic shocks, global health crisis, changes in social behaviors, and challenges for businesses in sustaining their operations. The role of information systems in the management of human resources during the COVID-19 pandemic has been studied in this research. After gathering 400 records from credible publications, duplicates were removed, inclusion and exclusion criteria were used, and 130 papers were finally included in this research. By analyzing the selected papers, it was found in this study that organizations need to be flexible, improve their internal efficiency, acquire talent, and implement innovative changes based on organizational needs in order to ensure smooth business operations. It is possible to improve employees’ mental health, satisfaction, productivity, motivation, and workplace health and safety by implementing appropriate human resource management strategies and innovative information systems and IT tools. A conceptual model that establishes relationships between variables is also presented as an outcome of this research.
Cellular Uptake and Cytotoxicity of Clostridium perfringens Iota-Toxin
Authors: Nagahama Masahiro , Takehara Masaya , Seike Soshi , Sakaguchi Yoshihiko
Published: December 2023

Clostridium perfringens iota-toxin is composed of two separate proteins: a binding protein (Ib) that recognizes a host cell receptor and promotes the cellular uptake of a catalytic protein and (Ia) possessing ADP-ribosyltransferase activity that induces actin cytoskeleton disorganization. Ib exhibits the overall structure of bacterial pore-forming toxins (PFTs). Lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) is defined as a host cell receptor for Ib. The binding of Ib to LSR causes an oligomer formation of Ib in lipid rafts of plasma membranes, mediating the entry of Ia into the cytoplasm. Ia induces actin cytoskeleton disruption via the ADP-ribosylation of G-actin and causes cell rounding and death. The binding protein alone disrupts the cell membrane and induces cytotoxicity in sensitive cells. Host cells permeabilized by the pore formation of Ib are repaired by a Ca2+-dependent plasma repair pathway. This review shows that the cellular uptake of iota-toxin utilizes a pathway of plasma membrane repair and that Ib alone induces cytotoxicity.
The Influence of Metabolism on Immune Response: A Journey to Understand Immunometabolism in the Context of Viral Infection
Authors: El Safadi Daed , Paulo-Ramos Aurélie , Hoareau Mathilde , Roche Marjolaine , Krejbich-Trotot Pascale , Viranaicken Wildriss , Lebeau Grégorie
Published: December 2023

In recent years, the emergence of the concept of immunometabolism has shed light on the pivotal role that cellular metabolism plays in both the activation of immune cells and the development of immune programs. The antiviral response, a widely distributed defense mechanism used by infected cells, serves to not only control infections but also to attenuate their deleterious effects. The exploration of the role of metabolism in orchestrating the antiviral response represents a burgeoning area of research, especially considering the escalating incidence of viral outbreaks coupled with the increasing prevalence of metabolic diseases. Here, we present a review of current knowledge regarding immunometabolism and the antiviral response during viral infections. Initially, we delve into the concept of immunometabolism by examining its application in the field of cancer—a domain that has long spearheaded inquiries into this fascinating intersection of disciplines. Subsequently, we explore examples of immune cells whose activation is intricately regulated by metabolic processes. Progressing with a systematic and cellular approach, our aim is to unravel the potential role of metabolism in antiviral defense, placing significant emphasis on the innate and canonical interferon response.
High Seroprevalence of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Infection among the Dog Population in Thailand
Authors: Ishijima Keita , Phichitraslip Thanmaporn , Naimon Nattakarn , Ploypichai Preeyaporn , Kriebkajon Benyapa , Chinarak Torntun , Sridaphan Jirasin , Kritiyakan Anamika , Prasertsincharoen Noppadol , Jittapalapong Sathaporn , Tangcham Kanate , Rerkamnuaychoke Worawut , Kuroda Yudai , Taira Masakatsu , Tatemoto Kango , Park Eunsil , Virhuez-Mendoza Milagros , Inoue Yusuke , Harada Michiko , Yamamoto Tsukasa , Nishino Ayano , Matsuu Aya , Maeda Ken
Published: December 2023

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne zoonotic disease caused by the SFTS virus (SFTSV). In Thailand, three human cases of SFTS were reported in 2019 and 2020, but there was no report of SFTSV infection in animals. Our study revealed that at least 16.6% of dogs in Thailand were seropositive for SFTSV infection, and the SFTSV-positive dogs were found in several districts in Thailand. Additionally, more than 70% of the serum samples collected at one shelter possessed virus-neutralization antibodies against SFTSV and the near-complete genome sequences of the SFTSV were determined from one dog in the shelter. The dog SFTSV was genetically close to those from Thailand and Chinese patients and belonged to genotype J3. These results indicated that SFTSV has already spread among animals in Thailand.
Dramatic Differences between the Structural Susceptibility of the S1 Pre- and S2 Postfusion States of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein to External Electric Fields Revealed by Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Lipskij Alexander , Arbeitman Claudia , Rojas Pablo , Ojeda-May Pedro , Garcia Martin E.
Published: December 2023

In its prefusion state, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (similarly to other class I viral fusion proteins) is metastable, which is considered to be an important feature for optimizing or regulating its functions. After the binding process of its S1 subunit (S1) with ACE2, the spike protein (S) undergoes a dramatic conformational change where S1 splits from the S2 subunit, which then penetrates the membrane of the host cell, promoting the fusion of the viral and cell membranes. This results in the infection of the host cell. In a previous work, we showed—using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations—that the application of external electric fields (EFs) induces drastic changes and damage in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the wild-type spike protein, as well of the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma variants, leaving a structure which cannot be recognized anymore by ACE2. In this work, we first extend the study to the Delta and Omicron variants and confirm the high sensitivity and extreme vulnerability of the RBD of the prefusion state of S to moderate EF (as weak as 104 V/m), but, more importantly, we also show that, in contrast, the S2 subunit of the postfusion state of the spike protein does not suffer structural damage even if electric field intensities four orders of magnitude higher are applied. These results provide a solid scientific basis to confirm the connection between the prefusion-state metastability of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and its susceptibility to be damaged by EF. After the virus docks to the ACE2 receptor, the stable and robust postfusion conformation develops, which exhibits a similar resistance to EF (damage threshold higher than 108 V/m) like most globular proteins.
Hearing Loss after COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review
Authors: Liew Xin Wei , Tang Zer Han Malcolm , Ong Yan Qing Cherie , See Kay Choong
Published: December 2023

(1) Background: Vaccine safety is an important topic with public health implications on a global scale. The purpose of this study was to systematically review available literature assessing sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) incidence and severity following both coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and non-COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as prognosis and outcomes. (2) Methods: This systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Relevant publications evaluating post-vaccination SNHL were selected from PubMed and Embase, searching from inception to July 2023. (3) Results: From 11 observational studies, the incidence of post-vaccination SNHL was low for both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccines, ranging from 0.6 to 60.77 per 100,000 person-years, comparable to all-cause SNHL. (4) Conclusions: The incidence rates of SNHL following COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccinations remained reassuringly low. Most patients experienced improved hearing function in the weeks to months following vaccination. This study underscores the importance and safety of vaccinations and encourages ongoing surveillance and detailed reporting of hearing loss cases post-vaccination.
Environmental Assessment and Monitoring of Heavy Metals in New York City Potable Water Systems: Case Study at Medgar Evers College, Correlation Analysis, and Public Health Impacts
Authors: Blaszczak-Boxe Christopher S. , Karle Nakul N. , Wang Shujie , Yu Manzhu , Golosov Nikolay , Riyad Mohammed , Smith Kayla , Hollet Ty , Abdul-Hamid Bishara , St. Hillaire Dickens , Sen Paramita
Published: December 2023

Reinforced by this study, New York City has one of the cleanest water systems in the world. Medgar Evers College (MEC) serves 7000 students/1050 faculty/staff. Given that: (1) students/faculty/staff spend 20–30% of their daily time there; (2) potable water sources must abide by the EPA’s maximum contamination levels (MCLs); and (3) a detrimental impact on human health arises from violations to EPA’s water quality mandates, we quantified the abundance of 27 heavy metals (96 samples, N = 3) using MEC as a case study. Water was collected from all potable water sources, following EPA protocols for sample-matrix preparation, collection, and wet-chemical analysis. Linear polyethylene containers/caps were used to prevent sample contamination while the water samples were spiked with HNO3 (aq) for preservation. Heavy metal concentrations were quantified using New Jersey’s Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute’s Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS, Agilent 7700X) in no gas, and He flow modes. Ninety-five percent of sample concentration relative standard deviations (RSDs) reveal four distinct regions: (1) where one mode is more precise than the other, and sample data exhibit very good to excellent precision, RSD ≤ 15%; (2) despite being at low concentrations, measurements exhibit good to excellent precision, RSD ≤ 20%; (3) species concentrations ≥0.1 ppb very good to excellent precision is shown, RSD ≤ 15%; and (4) species at concentrations ≤ 10−3 ppb display fair to very poor precision, RSD ≥ 30%. All heavy metals complied with their respective EPA MCLs (except Fe). Over 90% of Fe sample concentrations were enhanced by up to about 30×. Two samples exhibited [Pb] = 13.7 (No gas mode, RSD = 3.32%) and 14.8 ppb (He mode, RSD = 0.75%), which is close to the EPA Primary MCL, 15 ppb. Based on EPA/WHO end-member equations, we estimate a 1/103 to 1/108 chance of cancer attainment from long-term exposure to the range of concentrations of heavy metals measured in this study.
Relation of Hydrogeology and Contaminant Sources to Drinking Water Quality in Southern Kazakhstan
Authors: Tleuova Zhanna , Snow Daniel D. , Mukhamedzhanov Murat , Ermenbay Aray
Published: December 2023

Southern Kazakhstan is one of the fastest-growing regions of this country and continued development depends on a sustainable supply of freshwater for multiple purposes. Groundwater in Southern Kazakhstan occurs in a wide variety of hydrogeological conditions with varying levels of quality and vulnerability to contamination. The aim of this paper is to investigate the present groundwater quality through sampling and laboratory analysis of source water from public supply wells, compare results to hydrogeology and known contaminant sources, and indicate where future protections may be needed. Protection from surface-borne contaminants is mainly determined by the thickness of the vadose zone, depth of the groundwater level, presence, thickness and composition of aquifers, and mobility of pollutants. Forty-five wells were sampled, yielding 106 samples of groundwater presently used for drinking water, which were evaluated to investigate the occurrence of potential pollutants and hydrogeology of the region. Of the samples collected, 46 samples were used for analysis of inorganic water chemistry, 30 for individual indicators including metals, and 31 samples for determination of petroleum products. A contaminant inventory database and geospatial database aided the interpretation of the results and allowed the prediction of future water issues. Kazakhstan’s maximum permissible concentrations (MPCs) for metals were exceeded in areas associated with industrial enterprises, while fluoride and nitrate were more closely associated with mining and agricultural sources. Groundwater quality is dependent on hydrogeology and environmental contaminants resulting from historical land uses and must be regularly monitored for drinking water safety. Petroleum hydrocarbons were not detected in any of the drinking water sources.
Multi-Heteroatom Doped Fe@CN Activation Peroxomonosulfate for the Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants from Water: Optimizing Fabrication and Performance
Authors: Chen Jiamin , Ren Ruijun , Liu Yatao , Li Chen , Wang Zhenbei , Qi Fei
Published: December 2023

Modification of catalysts by multi-heteroatom doping (S, P, B) is an effective way to improve the peroxomonosulfate activation performance of catalysts. In recent years, highly toxic and persistent trace organic contaminants have been frequently detected in water. Consequently, we proposed the advanced oxidation processes of peroxomonosulfate activated by multi-heteroatom doped Fe@CN (X-Fe@CN) to eliminate trace organic contaminants. The physical phases of X-Fe@CN and its precursors were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. In evaluating the catalytic properties and iron ion leaching of X-Fe@CN-activated PMS for the removal of dicamba and atenolol, B-Fe@CN and PB-Fe@CN were selected and optimized. The active sites of the catalysts were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman. The pathways of PMS activation by B-Fe@CN and PB-Fe@CN were identified in combination with electron paramagnetic resonance and electrochemical experiments. Defects, O-B-O and pyrrolic nitrogen on the surface of B-Fe@CN could adsorb and activate PMS to produce SO4•−, ·OH and 1O2. Further doping with P enhanced the electron transfer on the catalyst surface, thus accelerating the activation of peroxomonosulfate. This study compared the effects of multi-heteroatom modifications and further demonstrated the synergistic effect between P and B, which can provide a theoretical basis for the selection of multi-heteroatom doped catalysts in water treatment.
Efficacy of spinal fusion in treatment of splintered fracture of the C6 vertebral body with spinal cord compression in an adolescent (case history)
Authors:   FSBEI HE Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, SBHI Children’s Regional Clinical Hospital, Tver, Russia, Ngankam L. , Fomin A. M. ,   FSBEI HE Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Mikhalchuk A. B. ,   FSBEI HE Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, SBHI Children’s Regional Clinical Hospital, Tver, Russia, Guseva E. V. ,   FSBEI HE Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2023

Fractures and dislocation fractures of C5‑Th1 vertebrae account for about 70 % of all spinal injuries. The article describes a case history of the successful treatment of the fractured C6 vertebra by means of spinal fusion with an autogenous bone. The SCT (spiral computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), performed for diagnostic purposes, showed a splintered fracture of the C6 vertebra with spinal cord compression and mild spinal cord swelling. The clinical picture indicated acute pain in the cervical spine, quadriplegia, and functional disorder of the pelvic organs caused by the severity and level of the injury. The patient underwent two simultaneous surgeries: during the first operation, a fragment of autologous bone from the left iliac wing was taken, and during the second surgery, spinal fusion of C5‑C7 with autologous bone and fixation with a titanium plate were performed. After the interventions, the follow-up SCT of the C-spine showed no signs of spinal cord compression, and the wedge-shaped deformation of the vertebral canal was remedied. No displacement of the vertebral bodies and changes in the height of the vertebrae and vertebral discs is present. After treatment, the patient will undergo long-term rehabilitation measures. The obtained result proves the efficacy of autobone spinal fusion with anterior low-profile titanium plate fixation with four screws. Due to correct and timely medical care provided to the patient, all of the treatment objectives (minimizing secondary injuries of the spinal cord and ensuring optimal conditions for recovery of neurons and axons in the area of disturbed blood supply, spine stabilization) were accomplished.
Features of cognitive impairment and anxiety-depressive disorders in patients in the acute period of stroke
Authors:   FSAEI HE Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Kabaeva E. N. , Gushchina A. G. ,   FSAEI HE Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Krylova S. A. ,   FSAEI HE I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Nozdryukhina N. V. ,   FSAEI HE Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Pozdnyakov A. A. ,   FSAEI HE I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Cognitive impairment after a stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability. Despite the introduction of new methods of treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of acute vascular diseases, more than 50 % of patients experience cognitive disorders after a stroke, a third of which reach a severe degree of dementia. The purpose of the study is to identify and assess risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment disorders in patients after a stroke and evaluate the impact of anxiety and depressive phenomena on their course. Materials and methods. The combined retro-prospective study included 40 patients with mild stroke according to the NIHSS. The diagnosis of stroke in all subjects was verified based on the results of MSCT of the brain. All patients underwent a comprehensive clinical and laboratory monitoring: a general examination; an assessment of neurological and functional status; an assessment of cognitive functions and mental status by MMSE scale and the Frontal Assessment Battery; an assessment of anxiety-depressive disorders by the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Hamilton Rating Scale. The influence of individual risk factors on the development of cognitive impairment was evaluated. Results. More than 80 % of the patients with mild stroke in the acute period experienced a decrease in cognitive functions, while 62 % of the subjects showed signs of frontal dementia of varying severity. In the presence of high comorbidity with forms of the circulatory system pathologies (hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease), there was a high frequency of both frontal dementia (in 87 % of the patients), and a decrease in cognitive functions on the MMSE scale (67 % of cases). All patients were diagnosed with depression, and half of them — with severe depression. 80 % of the patients with severe depression had severe cognitive changes on the MMSE scale, and 75 % had severe frontal dysfunction. Conclusion. Thus, high vascular comorbidity and the presence of anxiety and depressive disorders are significant risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment after a stroke. In this regard, measures aimed at their timely detection, treatment, and correction will make it possible to effectively reduce the incidence of post-stroke cognitive impairment, which, in turn, will improve the quality of life not only for the patients themselves but also for their relatives.
Analisis Efektivitas dan Waktu Pengurasan Kantong Lumpur Saluran Primer Daerah Irigasi Glapan Timur
Authors: Pramsetya Alviola Parentika , Kuncoro Ahmad Hakim Bintang , Abdurrahman Abbas , Budiningrum Diah Setyati
Published: December 2023

Irigasi merupakan usaha mengalirkan air dari sumbernya menuju suatu lahan pertanian untuk memenuhi kebutuhan air lahan tersebut. Daerah Irigasi (D.I.) Glapan Timur memiliki masalah berupa saluran yang terlalu banyak membawa material lumpur atau sedimen, sehingga menghambat distribusi air ke lahan terjauh. Hal tersebut diakibatkan oleh kurang maksimalnya bangunan kantong lumpur yang berada di saluran primer. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka perlu dilakukan pengukuran efektivitas kantong lumpur D.I. Glapan Timur. Tahapan analisa berupa uji sampel sedimen, perhitungan angkutan sedimen menggunakan metode Shield, Einstein, dan Meyer-Peter & Muller (MPM). Kemudian dilakukan pengukuran efektivitas pengendapan dan perhitungan waktu pengurasan. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan angkutan sedimen, maka didapatkan nilai tertinggi sebesar 37,15 ton/hari berdasarkan metode MPM. Untuk tingkat efektivitas pada kantong lumpur, didapatkan nilai efisiensi pengendapan sebesar 86,10 %. Kemudian untuk mengoptimalkan kinerja kantong lumpur, maka sesuai hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa perlu dilakukan pengurasan kantong lumpur D.I. Glapan Timur setiap 4 bulan sekali.
P Perencanaan Struktur Gedung Perkuliahan Dan Aula 7 Lantai
Authors: Adib Zamroni Muhammad , Windarto Yusuf Arif , Widorini Trias , Crista Ngudi Hari
Published: December 2023

Untuk merencanakan gedung perkuliahan baru dengan fasilitas yg mencukupi serta maksimal, butuh dilakukan perencanaan dengan baik. Diharapkan bisa menahan dampak guncangan gempa melalui terjadinya repons inelastis yang daktail di komponen- komponen struktur tertentu yg diseleksi. Perencanaan struktur gedung perkuliahan dan aula 7 lantai ini mengacu pada sebagian panduan, antara lain: adat perencanaan persyaratan beton struktural buat bangunan gedung sni 2847: 2019. Serta baku perencanaan ketahanan gempa buat struktur bangunan gedung dan non gedung sni 1726- 2019. Serta beban desain minimum dan kriteria terpaut buat bangunan gedung dan struktur lain sni 1727: 2020. Dan panduan perencanaan pembebanan buat rumah serta gedung (pppurg 1987). Dan spesifikasi buat bangunan gedung baja struktural sni 1729: 2020. Serta panduan perencanaan bangunan baja indonesia (ppbbi) sni 1729: 2020. Perencanaan struktur gedung perkuliahan serta aula 7 lantai di semarang ini mencakup perencaan struktur atas dan struktur dasar. Struktur atas meliputi perencanaan atap, balok, kolom, serta pelat lantai gedung. Sebaliknya struktur dasar meliputi perencanaan pondasi tiang pancang. Pembebanan yg ditinjau buat perencanaan elemen struktur ialah beban mati, beban hidup, serta beban gempa.
Inovasi Paving Block Ramah Lingkungan dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Geodipa Sebagai Pengganti Sebagian Semen
Authors: Fikroni  , Juara Agus , Suharto
Published: December 2023

Pertumbuhan pabrik industri yang semakin meningkat membuat perhatian baru terhadap limbah yang perlu dikelola lebih serius agar bisa memberikan kemanfaatan khususnya dibidang kontruksi. Untuk itu perlu dilakukanya penelitian atas permasalahan tersebut. Pada penelitian ini peneliti melakukan penelitian dengan memanfaatkan limbah geodipa. Adapun besaran prosentase penggunaan limbah geodipa pada penelitian ini sebesar 3%, 5%, 8%, 10% dan 12% dari kebutuhan berat semen menggunakan campuran 1PC:6Ps dan 100 ml air untuk 1 buah paving block dengan ukuran ketebalan cetakan 6 cm, lebar 10 cm, Panjang 20 cm menggunakan alat manual. Hasil pengujian menggunakan limbah geodipa untuk campuran rata-rata 8% uji kuat tekan yang dihasilkan sebesar 16,13 MPa seharga Rp. 1.066,-/biji termasuk mutu kelas C (bisa digunakan untuk pejalan kaki)[1] sedangkan untuk campuran normal uji kuat tekan yang dihasilkan sebesar 11,33 MPa seharga Rp.1.100,-/biji termasuk mutu kelas D (bisa digunakan untuk taman dan penggunaan lainya) dari hasil uji kuat tekan paving block tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penambahan limbah geodipa mendapatkan hasil yang lebih baik.
Perencanaan Sistem Penyaluran Air Limbah (SPAL) Dan Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah (IPAL) Domestik Terpusat Di Dukuh Desa Pendem Kecamatan Kembang Kabupaten Jepara
Authors: Qolbi Muhammad Ainun , Hidayati Nor , Rochmanto Decky , Roehman Fatchur , Faqih Nasyiin , Mushthofa Mushthofa
Published: December 2023

Air limbah domestik di desa pendem khususnya dukuh randusari dan belik masih belum diloah dengan baik. Air limbah khususnya greywater langsung di buang diselokan  yang mengarah kesungai, kegiatan tersebut dapat merusak lingkungan sungai dan mencemari sumber air bersih warga. Tujuan perencanaan ini adalah untuk merencanakan SPAL dan IPAL warga dukuh belik dan randusari agar terciptanya kondisi sanitasi lingkungan yang baik dan layak. Hasil dari perencanaan ini pada sistem penyaluran air limbah (SPAL) panjang pipa penyalur air limbah pada dukuh randusari mecapai 2.861,40 m sedangkan dukuh belik 3.028,70 m, dengan dilengkapi bangunan manhole berdiameter 60 cm dan bak kontrol 50 x 50 cm. Pada instalasi pengolahan air limbah menggunakan IPAL Biofilter Pabrikasi dengan kapasitas, pada dukuh randusari menggunakan IPAL tipe RCO-100 kapasitas 100 m3 sebanyak 3 buah dan dukuh belik digunakan IPAL tipe RCO-60 kapasitas 60 m3  sebanyak 2 buah. Dari perencanaan ini diperlukan anggaran biaya untuk pembangunan SPAL dan IPAL dukuh randusari sebesar Rp. 4.141.427.000,00. Dan untuk dukuh belik sebesar Rp. 2.586.384.000,00.
“The Pride Revolution”
Authors: Gafter Roey J. , Milani Tommaso M.
Published: December 2023

Israel has recently undertaken a branding strategy that has created a problematic image of the country as an LGBTQ haven in a supposedly sexually retrograde Middle East. Interestingly, while there is a large body of critical scholarship investigating the workings of Israeli homonationalism outwards, as a form of soft diplomacy, wooing international constituencies, the question of how homonationalism is discursively produced and circulated inwards for Israeli audiences has remained relatively unexplored. In order to gain a glimpse of homonationalism within Israel, we analyze the documentary hamahapexa hagea (“which was broadcast in Hebrew by the Israeli public broadcasting corporation on May 2020. With the help of the notions of collective remembering, scale and affect, we demonstrate how the remembering of the Israeli LGBTQ movement and its affective loading, pride, is characterized by specific spatio-temporal discursive moves that position Israel as an exceptional context. On a national scale, Middle-Easternness is highlighted as a key feature of Israel’s exceptional character, enabling Israel to “come out” as simultaneously pro-gay and Mizrahi (lit. “Oriental”). On a global scale, the more traditional and Middle Eastern traits of Israel are downplayed, with a view to portraying Israel as a positive exception of LGBTQ progress compared to the West. Interestingly, the military is made to play a key role in the construction of Israeli exceptionalism with regard to LGBTQ rights, and grief and trauma for fallen soldiers is presented as the emotional litmus test for acceptance of non-normative sexualities in Israel.
The Root Extracts of Valeriana Officinalis L. may Control Programmed Cell Death Pathways in Breast Cancer Cell Line, MCF-7
Authors: ALPSOY Delfin , TUĞRUL Berrin , ÖZTEL Zübeyde , BALCAN Erdal
Published: December 2023

Natural product-derived phytochemicals are now accepted as promising agents in developing new strategies for cancer treatment and prevention. The root extracts of valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.), which is a supplement widely used for improving circadian rhythm-dependent sleep disorders and insomnia, might be a good candidate in that context. In the present study we hypothesized whether extract of valerian root induce programmed cell death machineries in a human breast cancer model, MCF-7 cells. To test the hypothesis, we treated MCF-7 cells with the extract at different concentrations for 24 h. Giemsa staining was used to evaluate the apoptotic morphology and apoptotic index, and monodancylcadaverine assay was used to determine vacuoles that are associated with autophagic flux. Our results indicated that extracts of the roots of valerian have apototic and autophagic effect on human breast cancer cell MCF-7 in a dose dependent manner. Moreover, the typical cobblestone morphology of the cells was disrupted after the extract treatments and the cells lost contact with each other. This morphological alteration was attributed to anoikis, is a programmed cell death type induced by loss of cell communication with extracellular matrix or neighboring cells. In conclusion, although this study has many methodological shortcomings, our findings suggest that Valeriana officinalis L. might be a potential anti-cancer agent for the treatment of breast cancer.
Covid-19 Pandemi Döneminde Sağlık Hizmetlerinde 4.0 Uygulamalarına İlişkin Kullanımın Çok Kriterli Karar Verme İle Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AYDOĞAN İsa , AKBAL Hazal
Published: December 2023

Giriş ve Amaç: İlk olarak 2019 yılında ortaya çıkan covid-19 yüksek ölümlere neden olarak sağlık başta olmak üzere eğitim, ekonomi gibi farklı ve birçok sektörü etkisi altına alması ile birlikte küresel salgın olarak ilan edilmiştir. Salgın yayılımın azaltılması amacıyla ortaya konulan sosyal izolasyon uygulamasıyla sağlık hizmetlerine erişim de kısıtlanmıştır. Bu anlamda sağlık 4.0 uygulamaları sağlık hizmetlerinin yeniden yapılanmasını sağlamıştır. Mobil uygulamalar ve çeşitli giyilebilir teknoloji ürünleri bu süreçte bireylerin sağlık hizmetlerine zaman ve yer kavramını ortadan kaldırarak erişebilmelerine imkân sağlamıştır. Bu çalışma ile covid-19 pandemi sürecinde sağlık 4.0 uygulaması kullanımının önceliklendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmada Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) tekniklerinden olan Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) kullanılmıştır. AHP, karmaşık karar problemlerini analiz etmek için karar kriterlerini hiyerarşik bir yapıda sunmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında değerlendirilen 3 kriter ve 10 alt kriterin AHP ile karşılaştırılarak önceliklendirilmesi sağlanmıştır.

Bulgular: Pandemi döneminde kullanılan sağlık 4.0 uygulamaları içerisinde %61 oranı ile mobil uygulamalar öncelikli önem değerine sahip kriter olarak tespit edilmiştir. İkinci öncelik değerine sahip kriter %29 oranı ile tele-tıp uygulamaları olarak tespit edilirken en düşük öncelik değerine sahip uygulama giyilebilir teknolojilere ilişkin (%10) olmuştur.

Sonuç: Bu çalışma ile pandemi döneminde sağlık alanında en sık kullanılan mobil uygulamaların olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Kullanılan sağlık 4.0 uygulamalarının salgın döneminin devamı durumunda dijital ürün üreticileri ve pazarlayıcıları ile bu uygulamaları kullanan kişiler için çeşitli kazanımlar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Bu anlamda büyük örneklem ile geniş yaş aralığını kapsayan kapsamlı bir çalışmanın yapılması daha genel bir sonuca ulaşma konusunda yardımcı olacaktır.
Analysis of approaches to the semantic processing of unstructured textual information
Authors:   International Center for Informatics and Electronics, Ogarok A.L. , Starikov P.P. ,   MIREA — Russian Technological University
Published: December 2023

Scientific and methodological approaches to semantic processing of unstructured text information in computer systems based on the methodology of heuristic and neuromathematical data processing are considered. The results of a conceptual analysis of heuristic and neuromathematical methods for semantic processing of unstructured text information are presented. The basic provisions for the implementation of semantic processing of unstructured text information based on the integrated application of heuristic and neuromathematical approaches are outlined.
Forecasting the trafic of telecommunication networks and their optimization
Authors:   International Centre for Informatics and Electronics, Ivashchenko V.A. , Babincev Y.N. , Karnauh D.I. , Lukyanov S.E. , Suprun A.P. , Betin V.N. ,   Starovoytov Center of Information Technologies and Systems for Executive Power Authorities
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to methods for generating predictive estimates of the traffic of new segments of telecommunication systems before they are put into operation in order to optimize the structure of networks and improve their performance. Three types of traffic sources are distinguished — network management system, information protection and line integrity system, and users. Each source has its own approach to assessing the contribution to the total traffic. The resulting numerical estimates were used to find an array of optimal routes in terms of minimum load between a given initial communication node and a set of given end nodes. An original method for solving this problem is proposed.