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A Quantitative Estimation of the Effects of Measures to Counter Climate Change on Well-Being: Focus on Non-Use of Air Conditioners as a Mitigation Measure in Japan
Authors: Arai Ryota , Kiguchi Masashi , Murakami Michio
Published: October 2020

Measures to mitigate climate change are being considered all over the world. Reducing the use of air conditioners is one such measure. While it seems to be effective in mitigating climate change, it may also reduce individuals’ well-being and increase the risk of heatstroke. To compare the impact of reducing air conditioner use and the mortality risks, the indicator Loss of Happy Life Expectancy (LHpLE), which measures the reduction in the length of life that individuals can spend happily, was used. The reduction in well-being due to non-use of air conditioners was obtained by applying the propensity score matching method to the results of a questionnaire. We evaluated the impact of reducing air conditioner use in both the current and future situation in comparison to the mortality risk from flood and heatstroke, respectively. The increase in mortality risk due to flooding was estimated based on numerical simulation, and the increase in the risk of mortality due to heatstroke was estimated based on existing reports in Japan. Using these results, the magnitude of the impacts on LHpLE caused by the reduction in well-being due to the non-use of an air conditioner and the increase in the mortality risks were compared, both for the current situation and the future. The results show that LHpLE due to non-use of air conditioners was much greater than that due to the risk of mortality due to flood and heatstroke, and implied that reducing air conditioner use is not necessarily a good way as a mitigation measure. This result would be useful for creating and implementing measures to counter climate change and could also be applied in many other fields.
Information Systems Management Tools: An Application of Bibliometrics to CSR in the Tourism Sector
Authors: Lechuga Sancho María Paula , Martín-Navarro Alicia , Ramos-Rodríguez Antonio Rafael
Published: October 2020

Increasingly, the literature highlights the importance of implementing and developing socially responsible behaviours by all stakeholders in the tourism sector. This paper describes the evolution of research on social responsibility in the tourism sector until July 2020. We compiled a database of 846 articles focused on the field and published in academic journals in the ISI WoS database. Bibliometric methods and techniques were used to describe the evolution of scientific activity, countries and active institutions, most productive authors, most relevant sources, most influential documents, trend topics, and social structure researched. This determined the state of the art and described the evolution of the literature in this field, and will help scholars refine existing and initiate new research agendas. A total of 846 papers were identified and the results showed an upward trend in scientific production relating corporate social responsibility (CSR) to tourism. Based on these analyses, possible forms of future research are proposed to advance towards the consolidation of this scientific discipline.
House Prices in the Peripheries of Mass Rapid Transit Stations Using the Contingent Valuation Method
Authors: Hsu Kuo-Cheng
Published: October 2020

With the implementation of growth management planning in urban areas and the realization of sustainable development visions, transit-oriented development has become a form of mainstream urban development. Relevant studies have verified that the market prices of houses in the peripheries of public transit stations are higher than those of regular houses. However, when buying a house, people make price decisions on the basis of their levels of identification with the amenities and environmental qualities of residential locations. The question arises whether current housing price levels in the peripheries of public transit stations properly reflect or over-reflect this consideration. To clarify this, this study selected the peripheries of mass rapid transit (MRT) stations in the Taipei metropolitan area in Taiwan as the research area and designed a willingness-to-pay questionnaire for houses in the peripheries of MRT stations by using the contingent valuation method. Subsequently, a Tobit regression model was established to estimate the prices that people are willing to pay for such houses. The results revealed that after the respondents had considered the advantages and disadvantages of the amenities and environmental qualities of the peripheries of MRT stations, they were willing to pay higher prices for a house in those areas than for a regular house. For houses in the peripheries of elevated stations, the respondents were willing to pay approximately 7.89% more than the average market price of the entire administrative district per square meter. For houses in the peripheries of underground stations, the respondents were willing to pay approximately 5.9% more than the average market price of the entire administrative district per square meter. However, in the peripheries of both elevated and underground stations, the current market house prices are higher than the price levels the respondents were willing to pay. In the peripheries of elevated stations, the market house prices are 33.55% higher, and those in the peripheries of underground stations are 14.82% higher than what the respondents were willing to pay.
Utilizing Electricity Consumption Data to Assess the Noise Discomfort Caused by Electrical Appliances between Neighbors: A Case Study of a Campus Apartment Building
Authors: Ryu Do-Hyeon , Kim Ryu-Hee , Choi Seung-Hyun , Kim Kwang-Jae , Ko Young Myoung , Kim Young-Jin , Song Minseok , Choi Dong Gu
Published: October 2020

Real-time collection of household electricity consumption data has been facilitated by an advanced metering infrastructure. In recent studies, collected data have been processed to provide information on household appliance usage. The noise caused by electrical appliances from neighboring households constitutes a major issue, which is related to discomfort and even mental diseases. The assessment of noise discomfort using electricity consumption data has not been dealt with in the literature up to this day. In this study, a method that utilizes electricity consumption data for the assessment of noise discomfort levels caused by electrical appliances between neighboring households is proposed. This method is based on the differences in the usage time of electrical appliances in a collective residential building. The proposed method includes the following four steps: data collection and preprocessing, residential units clustering, noise discomfort modeling, and evaluation of noise discomfort. This method is demonstrated through a case study of a campus apartment building. Variations in the noise discomfort assessment model and measures for alleviating noise discomfort are also discussed. The proposed method can guide the application of electricity consumption data to the assessment and alleviation of noise discomfort from home appliances at an apartment building.
A Practical Methodology for the Design and Cost Estimation of Solar Tower Power Plants
Authors: Behar Omar , Sbarbaro Daniel , Morán Luis
Published: October 2020

Concerns over the environmental influence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have encouraged researchers to develop alternative power technologies. Among the most promising, environmentally friendly power technologies for large-scale applications are solar power tower plants. The implementation of this technology calls for practical modeling and simulation tools to both size the plant and investigate the scale effect on its economic indices. This paper proposes a methodology to design the main components of solar power tower plants and to estimate the specific investment costs and the economic indices. The design approach used in this study was successfully validated through a comparison with the design data of two operational commercial power tower plants; namely, Gemasolar (medium-scale plant of 19.9 MWe) and Crescent Dunes (large-scale plant of 110 MWe). The average uncertainty in the design of a fully operational power tower plant is 8.75%. A cost estimation showed the strong influence of the size of the plant on the investment costs, as well as on the economic indices, including payback period, internal rate of return, total life charge costs, and levelized cost of electricity. As an illustrative example, the methodology was applied to design six solar power tower plants in the range of 10–100 MWe for integration into mining processes in Chile. The results show that the levelized cost of electricity decreases from 156 USD/MWhe for the case of a 10-MWe plant to 131 USD/MWhe for the case of a 100-MWe plant. The internal rate of return of plants included in the analyses ranges from 0.77% (for the 10-MWe case) to 2.37% (for 100-MWe case). Consequently, the simple payback ranges from 16 years (for the 100-MWe case) to 19 years (for the 10-MWe case). The sensitivity analysis shows that the size of the solar receiver heavily depends on the allowable heat flux. The degradation rate and the discount rate have a strong influence on economic indices. In addition, both the operation and the deprecation period, as well as the price of electricity, have a crucial impact on the viability of a solar power tower plant. The proposed methodology has great potential to provide key information for prospective analyses for the implementation of power tower technologies to satisfy clean energy needs under a wide range of conditions.
Error Estimation of the Homotopy Perturbation Method to Solve Second Kind Volterra Integral Equations with Piecewise Smooth Kernels: Application of the CADNA Library
Authors: Noeiaghdam Samad , Dreglea Aliona , He Jihuan , Avazzadeh Zakieh , Suleman Muhammad , Fariborzi Araghi Mohammad Ali , Sidorov Denis N. , Sidorov Nikolai
Published: October 2020

This paper studies the second kind linear Volterra integral equations (IEs) with a discontinuous kernel obtained from the load leveling and energy system problems. For solving this problem, we propose the homotopy perturbation method (HPM). We then discuss the convergence theorem and the error analysis of the formulation to validate the accuracy of the obtained solutions. In this study, the Controle et Estimation Stochastique des Arrondis de Calculs method (CESTAC) and the Control of Accuracy and Debugging for Numerical Applications (CADNA) library are used to control the rounding error estimation. We also take advantage of the discrete stochastic arithmetic (DSA) to find the optimal iteration, optimal error and optimal approximation of the HPM. The comparative graphs between exact and approximate solutions show the accuracy and efficiency of the method.
Gradient Iterative Method with Optimal Convergent Factor for Solving a Generalized Sylvester Matrix Equation with Applications to Diffusion Equations
Authors: Boonruangkan Nunthakarn , Chansangiam Pattrawut
Published: October 2020

We introduce a gradient iterative scheme with an optimal convergent factor for solving a generalized Sylvester matrix equation ∑i=1pAiXBi=F, where Ai,Bi and F are conformable rectangular matrices. The iterative scheme is derived from the gradients of the squared norm-errors of the associated subsystems for the equation. The convergence analysis reveals that the sequence of approximated solutions converge to the exact solution for any initial value if and only if the convergent factor is chosen properly in terms of the spectral radius of the associated iteration matrix. We also discuss the convergent rate and error estimations. Moreover, we determine the fastest convergent factor so that the associated iteration matrix has the smallest spectral radius. Furthermore, we provide numerical examples to illustrate the capability and efficiency of this method. Finally, we apply the proposed scheme to discretized equations for boundary value problems involving convection and diffusion.
Influence of Loose Contact between Tunnel Lining and Surrounding Rock on the Safety of the Tunnel Structure
Authors: Ye Zijian , Zhang Chengping
Published: October 2020

The improvement of the contact state between the surrounding rock and tunnel lining, such as the effect of back-fill grouting behind lining, was important for maintaining the stability of the lining structure. To explore the influence of loose contact states behind lining on the safety of tunnel lining, a case of field investigation in a railway tunnel with a symmetrical lining structure was presented in this paper. A model test was conducted to prove the accuracy of the numerical simulation in the condition of dense contact state between the lining and surrounding rocks. Based on this, the three-dimensional (3-D) impact of loose contact states on the mechanic behavior of the lining structure under different compactness and different loose contact areas behind lining was investigated and summarized. Furthermore, the influence of the percentage of the insufficient strength behind lining was explored. Finally, the grade of the influence of the loose contact state on the safety of the lining structure was classified. The results revealed that: (1) in order to maintain the stability of lining structure, the compactness of the back-fill grouting behind lining was recommended to be above 80%, and the range of the loose contact area should be no more than 60 degree; (2) the strength of the back-fill grouting behind lining should be above 50% strength of the surrounding rock, the loose contact state behind lining should be improved in time to avoid expansion of the loose contact area; and (3) the classification of the influence grade on the safety of the lining structure provides a basic reference for controlling the quality of the back-fill grouting. This research gives a new point of view for the evaluation of the contact state between lining and surrounding rock.
Estimates of Coefficient Functionals for Functions Convex in the Imaginary-Axis Direction
Authors: Zaprawa Paweł , Tra̧bka-Wiȩcław Katarzyna
Published: October 2020

Let C0(h) be a subclass of analytic and close-to-convex functions defined in the open unit disk by the formula Re{(1−z2)f′(z)}>0. In this paper, some coefficient problems for C0(h) are considered. Some properties and bounds of several coefficient functionals for functions belonging to this class are provided. The main aim of this paper is to find estimates of the difference and of sum of successive coefficients, bounds of the sum of the first n coefficients and bounds of the n-th coefficient. The obtained results are used to determine coefficient estimates for both functions convex in the imaginary-axis direction with real coefficients and typically real functions. Moreover, the sum of the first initial coefficients for functions with a positive real part and with a fixed second coefficient is estimated.
Toxin Degradation by Rumen Microorganisms: A Review
Authors: Loh Zhi Hung , Ouwerkerk Diane , Klieve Athol V. , Hungerford Natasha L. , Fletcher Mary T.
Published: October 2020

Animal feeds may contain exogenous compounds that can induce toxicity when ruminants ingest them. These toxins are secondary metabolites originating from various sources including plants, bacteria, algae and fungi. Animal feed toxins are responsible for various animal poisonings which negatively impact the livestock industry. Poisoning is more frequently reported in newly exposed, naïve ruminants while ‘experienced’ ruminants are observed to better tolerate toxin-contaminated feed. Ruminants can possess detoxification ability through rumen microorganisms with the rumen microbiome able to adapt to utilise toxic secondary metabolites. The ability of rumen microorganisms to metabolise these toxins has been used as a basis for the development of preventative probiotics to confer resistance against the poisoning to naïve ruminants. In this review, detoxification of various toxins, which include plant toxins, cyanobacteria toxins and plant-associated fungal mycotoxins, by rumen microorganisms is discussed. The review will include clinical studies of the animal poisoning caused by these toxins, the toxin mechanism of action, toxin degradation by rumen microorganisms, reported and hypothesised detoxification mechanisms and identified toxin metabolites with their toxicity compared to their parent toxin. This review highlights the commercial potential of rumen inoculum derived probiotics as viable means of improving ruminant health and production.
System-Based Approaches to Delineate the Antiviral Innate Immune Landscape
Authors: Krey Karsten , Babnis Aleksandra W. , Pichlmair Andreas
Published: October 2020

Viruses pose substantial challenges for society, economy, healthcare systems, and research. Their distinctive pathologies are based on specific interactions with cellular factors. In order to develop new antiviral treatments, it is of central importance to understand how viruses interact with their host and how infected cells react to the virus on a molecular level. Invading viruses are commonly sensed by components of the innate immune system, which is composed of a highly effective yet complex network of proteins that, in most cases, mediate efficient virus inhibition. Central to this process is the activity of interferons and other cytokines that coordinate the antiviral response. So far, numerous methods have been used to identify how viruses interact with cellular processes and revealed that the innate immune response is highly complex and involves interferon-stimulated genes and their binding partners as functional factors. Novel approaches and careful experimental design, combined with large-scale, high-throughput methods and cutting-edge analysis pipelines, have to be utilized to delineate the antiviral innate immune landscape at a global level. In this review, we describe different currently used screening approaches, how they contributed to our knowledge on virus–host interactions, and essential considerations that have to be taken into account when planning such experiments.
Maturation of Pseudo-Nucleus Compartment in P. aeruginosa, Infected with Giant phiKZ Phage
Authors: Danilova Yana A. , Belousova Viktoriia V. , Moiseenko Andrey V. , Vishnyakov Innokentii E. , Yakunina Maria V. , Sokolova Olga S.
Published: October 2020

The giant phiKZ phage infection induces the appearance of a pseudo-nucleus inside the bacterial cytoplasm. Here, we used RT-PCR, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), electron tomography, and analytical electron microscopy to study the morphology of this unique nucleus-like shell and to demonstrate the distribution of phiKZ and bacterial DNA in infected Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells. The maturation of the pseudo-nucleus was traced in short intervals for 40 min after infection and revealed the continuous spatial separation of the phage and host DNA. Immediately after ejection, phage DNA was located inside the newly-identified round compartments; at a later infection stage, it was replicated inside the pseudo-nucleus; in the mature pseudo-nucleus, a saturated internal network of filaments was observed. This network consisted of DNA bundles in complex with DNA-binding proteins. On the other hand, the bacterial nucleoid underwent significant rearrangements during phage infection, yet the host DNA did not completely degrade until at least 40 min after phage application. Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis revealed that, during the infection, the sulfur content in the bacterial cytoplasm increased, which suggests an increase of methionine-rich DNA-binding protein synthesis, whose role is to protect the bacterial DNA from stress caused by infection.
Oncolytic H-1 Parvovirus Enters Cancer Cells through Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis
Authors: Ferreira Tiago , Kulkarni Amit , Bretscher Clemens , Richter Karsten , Ehrlich Marcelo , Marchini Antonio
Published: October 2020

H-1 protoparvovirus (H-1PV) is a self-propagating virus that is non-pathogenic in humans and has oncolytic and oncosuppressive activities. H-1PV is the first member of the Parvoviridae family to undergo clinical testing as an anticancer agent. Results from clinical trials in patients with glioblastoma or pancreatic carcinoma show that virus treatment is safe, well-tolerated and associated with first signs of efficacy. Characterisation of the H-1PV life cycle may help to improve its efficacy and clinical outcome. In this study, we investigated the entry route of H-1PV in cervical carcinoma HeLa and glioma NCH125 cell lines. Using electron and confocal microscopy, we detected H-1PV particles within clathrin-coated pits and vesicles, providing evidence that the virus uses clathrin-mediated endocytosis for cell entry. In agreement with these results, we found that blocking clathrin-mediated endocytosis using specific inhibitors or small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of its key regulator, AP2M1, markedly reduced H-1PV entry. By contrast, we found no evidence of viral entry through caveolae-mediated endocytosis. We also show that H-1PV entry is dependent on dynamin, while viral trafficking occurs from early to late endosomes, with acidic pH necessary for a productive infection. This is the first study that characterises the cell entry pathways of oncolytic H-1PV.
Six Cases of Zika/Dengue Coinfection in a Brazilian Cohort, 2015–2019
Authors: Siqueira Claudio , Féres Valéria , Coutinho Livia , Junqueira Isabela , Bento Luziane , Montes Larissa , Siqueira João Bosco
Published: October 2020

Brazil is one of the countries which has been most affected by dengue epidemics. This scenario became more challenging with the emergence of Zika virus after 2014. The cocirculation of dengue and Zika viruses makes their diagnosis and treatment a challenge for health professionals, especially due to their similar clinical outcomes. From 2015 to 2019, we followed a cohort of 2017 participants in Goiania, Goias, Central Brazil. Febrile cases were monitored weekly, and after identification of fever, the physician performed a home visit for clinical evaluation and collection of blood/urine for diagnosis of acute dengue/Zika infection in suspected cases. Dengue acute infection was investigated by NS1 antigen and real time RT-PCR and seroconversion of anti-dengue IgM. ZIKV infection was confirmed by real time RT-PCR. Six cases of Zika/dengue coinfection among participants were reported. The clinical outcomes were suggestive for both DENV and ZIKV infection. No coinfected patient had neurological clinical manifestation, warning signs or need for hospitalization. A continuous specific laboratory confirmation for both dengue and Zika viruses should be enforced as part of the surveillance systems even in the presence of very suggestive cases of dengue fever, minimizing the risk of a late detection of ZIKV circulation.
Next-Generation Pertussis Vaccines Based on the Induction of Protective T Cells in the Respiratory Tract
Authors: Chasaide Caitlín Ní , Mills Kingston H.G.
Published: October 2020

Immunization with current acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines protects against severe pertussis, but immunity wanes rapidly after vaccination and these vaccines do not prevent nasal colonization with Bordetella pertussis. Studies in mouse and baboon models have demonstrated that Th1 and Th17 responses are integral to protective immunity induced by previous infection with B. pertussis and immunization with whole cell pertussis (wP) vaccines. Mucosal Th17 cells, IL-17 and secretory IgA (sIgA) are particularly important in generating sustained sterilizing immunity in the nasal cavity. Current aP vaccines induce potent IgG and Th2-skewed T cell responses but are less effective at generating Th1 and Th17 responses and fail to prime respiratory tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells, that maintain long-term immunity at mucosal sites. In contrast, a live attenuated pertussis vaccine, pertussis outer membrane vesicle (OMV) vaccines or aP vaccines formulated with novel adjuvants do induce cellular immune responses in the respiratory tract, especially when delivered by the intranasal route. An increased understanding of the mechanisms of sustained protective immunity, especially the role of respiratory TRM cells, will facilitate the development of next generation pertussis vaccines that not only protect against pertussis disease, but prevent nasal colonization and transmission of B. pertussis.
Development and Evaluation of the Combined Machine Learning Models for the Prediction of Dam Inflow
Authors: Hong Jiyeong , Lee Seoro , Bae Joo Hyun , Lee Jimin , Park Woon Ji , Lee Dongjun , Kim Jonggun , Lim Kyoung Jae
Published: October 2020

Predicting dam inflow is necessary for effective water management. This study created machine learning algorithms to predict the amount of inflow into the Soyang River Dam in South Korea, using weather and dam inflow data for 40 years. A total of six algorithms were used, as follows: decision tree (DT), multilayer perceptron (MLP), random forest (RF), gradient boosting (GB), recurrent neural network–long short-term memory (RNN–LSTM), and convolutional neural network–LSTM (CNN–LSTM). Among these models, the multilayer perceptron model showed the best results in predicting dam inflow, with the Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) value of 0.812, root mean squared errors (RMSE) of 77.218 m3/s, mean absolute error (MAE) of 29.034 m3/s, correlation coefficient (R) of 0.924, and determination coefficient (R2) of 0.817. However, when the amount of dam inflow is below 100 m3/s, the ensemble models (random forest and gradient boosting models) performed better than MLP for the prediction of dam inflow. Therefore, two combined machine learning (CombML) models (RF_MLP and GB_MLP) were developed for the prediction of the dam inflow using the ensemble methods (RF and GB) at precipitation below 16 mm, and the MLP at precipitation above 16 mm. The precipitation of 16 mm is the average daily precipitation at the inflow of 100 m3/s or more. The results show the accuracy verification results of NSE 0.857, RMSE 68.417 m3/s, MAE 18.063 m3/s, R 0.927, and R2 0.859 in RF_MLP, and NSE 0.829, RMSE 73.918 m3/s, MAE 18.093 m3/s, R 0.912, and R2 0.831 in GB_MLP, which infers that the combination of the models predicts the dam inflow the most accurately. CombML algorithms showed that it is possible to predict inflow through inflow learning, considering flow characteristics such as flow regimes, by combining several machine learning algorithms.
Biochar from Agricultural by-Products for the Removal of Lead and Cadmium from Drinking Water
Authors: Puglla Edgar Pineda , Guaya Diana , Tituana Cristhian , Osorio Francisco , García-Ruiz María J.
Published: October 2020

This study reports the adsorption capacity of lead Pb2+ and cadmium Cd2+ of biochar obtained from: peanut shell (BCM), “chonta” pulp (BCH) and corn cob (BZM) calcined at 500, 600 and 700 °C, respectively. The optimal adsorbent dose, pH, maximum adsorption capacity and adsorption kinetics were evaluated. The biochar with the highest Pb2+ and Cd2+ removal capacity is obtained from the peanut shell (BCM) calcined at 565 °C in 45 min. The optimal experimental conditions were: 14 g L−1 (dose of sorbent) and pH between 5 and 7. The sorption experimental data were best fitted to the Freundlich isotherm model. High removal rates were obtained: 95.96% for Pb2+ and 99.05. for Cd2+. The BCH and BZM revealed lower efficiency of Pb2+ and Cd2+ removal than BCM biochar. The results suggest that biochar may be useful for the removal of heavy metals (Pb2+ and Cd2+) from drinking water.
Recurrence Quantification Analysis of Glottal Signal as non Linear Tool for Pathological Voice Assessment and Classification
Authors: Dahmani Mohamed , Guerti Mhania
Published: October 2020

Automatic detection and assessment of Vocal Folds pathologies using signal processing techniques knows an extensively challenge use in the voice or speech research community. This paper contributes the application of the Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA) to a glottal signal waveform in order to evaluate the dynamic process of Vocal Folds (VFs) for diagnosis and classify the voice disorders. The proposed solution starts by extracting the glottal signal waveform from the voice signal through an inverse filtering algorithm. In the next step, the parameters of RQA are determined via the Recurrent Plot (RP) structure of the glottal signal where the normal voice is considered as a reference. Finally, these parameters are used as input features set of a hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization-Support Vector Machines (PSO-SVM) algorithms to segregate between normal and pathological voices. For the test validation, we have adopted the collection of Saarbrucken Voice Database (SVD) where we have selected the long vowel /a:/ of 133 normal samples and 260 pathological samples uttered by four groups of subjects : persons having suffered from vocal folds paralysis, persons having vocal folds polyps, persons having spasmodic dysphonia and normal voices. The obtained results show the effectiveness of RQA applied to the glottal signal as a features extraction technique. Indeed, the PSO-SVM as a classification method presented an effective tool for assessment and diagnosis of pathological voices with an accuracy of 97.41%
An Investigative Analysis on Finding Patterns in Co-Author and Co-Institution Networks for LIDAR Research
Authors: Ashraf Imran , Hur Soojung , Park Yongwan
Published: October 2020

Social Network Analysis (SNA) has proven itself to embody the complex relationships between actors of groups inside out. Not only that, but it has also emerged as a new paradigm to investigate the structure of ties and its role on relationships between the actors. This research aims to investigate the patterns of relationships between authors and institutions working in LIght Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) research area. LIDAR has been in the limelight during recent years, especially autonomous vehicles for map-making and objection detection tasks. Researchers need insight into the current contributors and research areas to devise policies and set future targets for this important technology. Current study performs SNA to identify potential institutions and researchers that can help to achieve those goals. National and international co-authorship is analysed separately. A total of 4274 papers from Web of Science (WOS) database are collected from 1998 to September 2017. SNA measures of degree, closeness, betweenness, and eigenvector centrality along with descriptive analysis are employed to study the patterns. Analysis reveals that the United States of America (USA) is the most central and significant country in terms of international co-authorship. China, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada are ranked 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th in this list respectively. For co-institution network, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), University of Idaho and California Institute of Technology USA occupy 1st, 2nd, and 5th position respectively when top 5 institutions are considered. Consiglio NazionaleDelle Ricerche of Italy occupies 3rd position while Chinese Academy of Science, China, secures 4th place concerning betweenness centrality. Descriptive analysis reveals that during the last decade, co-author collaboration in scientific research has been elevated. Results show that research articles with 6 or more authors have higher citations than those with two to five authors. In addition, journals producing a higher number of papers and their corresponding citations are also discussed
FEATURES OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT FORMATION FOR CREATION of MACHINE SYSTEMS for UNWANTED VEGETATION REMOVAL
Authors: Platonov Aleksey , Ternovskaya Ol'ga
Published: October 2020

Activities fotr timely removal of growing unwanted tree and shrub vegetation (TSV) for the maintenance of transport linear infrastructure facilities in proper condition in accordance with the requirements of a number of regulatory documents have been organized. Taking into account previously revealed insufficient study of the issue of determining the possible effectiveness of the use of certain technological processes for TSV removal in various natural and industrial conditions, the purpose of the study was to determine the values of capital investments for the formation of machine systems, mechanisms and equipment for the implementation of technological processes for removing unwanted tree and shrub vegetation from territories of linear infrastructure objects (LIO). A system of machines, mechanisms and equipment of various technical levels and price categories was proposed to implement the research goal of removing TSV from the territories of LIO. The system corresponds to modern concepts and trends in the development of technology in the field of logging and forestry. With the help of mathematical apparatus proposed in the article, the author has obtained intervals and amounts of capital investments for the formation of machine systems for the most characteristic technological processes for removing TSV. The term "plateau of capital investments for the formation of machine systems" has been proposed and recommendations for production on an economically justified comparison of a number of technological processes in order to identifying opportunities to replace them have been made.
INFLUENCE OF WASTEWATER POLLUTION ON BIOCENOSIS OF ACTIVE Sludge
Authors: Bryndina Larisa , Korchagina Anna
Published: October 2020

Wastewater from agro-industrial complexes is rich in organic components. Biological method is considered to be the most universal for their purification. It provides a high rate of biodegradation of pollution. But due to the high concentration of incoming pollutants, activated sludge microbiome can reduce its cleaning ability. High aeration rate is required for the effective decomposition of such compounds, since aerobic microorganisms predominate in the activated sludge. Under real conditions, the time for the oxidation of these substances by microbial communities is often insufficient. This imbalance between incoming organic matter and oxidized activated sludge microbiota leads to the growth of filamentous bacteria, which is one of the reasons of activated sludge swelling. The influence of high concentrations of pollutants in wastewater on a consortium of microorganisms of activated sludge was investigated to eliminate this negative factor. Physical and chemical composition of the wastewater was carried out according to standard methods. The composition of the activated sludge bacteriocenosis and pig intestine microbiome were determined by standard methods of inoculation in liquid and solid nutrient media. A correlation between the decrease in the concentration of pollutants and regeneration of activated sludge biocenosis has been established. A 59.8% decrease in the overall level of COD contamination of source effluents led to an increase in the number of flocculating microorganisms by 41.7%. Deep destruction of amine nitrogen (99%) and phosphorus (71.4%) was observed due to the activation of heterotrophic microorganisms.
Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Menabung di Bank Syariah Surakarta
Authors: Astuti Ipfa Retno
Published: October 2020

Abstract– This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of religiosity, profit sharing and service on interest in saving at the Surakarta Islamic Bank. The benefits that are expected to increase and provide knowledge related to the influence of religiosity, profit sharing and services on the interest in saving at the Surakarta Islamic Bank, can be used as material for community consideration and Islamic banking management to develop the role of Islamic banking and marketing strategies in Surakarta. The sampling technique was using purposive sampling technique. The population and sample in this study were 71 people who fit the specified criteria. The data were processed using SPSS, the tests carried out included instrument tests, classical assumption tests and multiple linear regression tests. The conclusion in this study is that religiosity has an effect on the interest in saving in Islamic banks in Surakarta. Profit sharing affects the interest in saving in Islamic banks in Surakarta. Services affect the interest in saving at a syariah bank in Surakarta.

 

 

Abstrak– Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh religiusitas, bagi hasil dan pelayanan terhadap minat menabung di Bank Syariah Surakarta. Manfaat yang diharapkan dapat menambah dan memberikan pengetahuan yang berkaitan dengan pengaruh religiusitas, bagi hasil dan pelayanan terhadap minat menabung di Bank Syariah Surakarta, dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pertimbangan masyarakat dan manajemen perbankan syariah untuk mengembangkan peranan perbankan syariah dan strategi marketing di Kota Surakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Populasi dan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 71 orang yang sesuai dengan kriteria yang ditentukan. Data diolah menggunakan SPSS , pengujian yang dilakukan meliputi uji instrumen, uji asumsi klasik dan uji regresi linier berganda. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah religiusitas berpengaruh terhadap minat menabung di bank syariah surakarta. Bagi hasil berpengaruh terhadap minat menabung di bank syariah surakarta. Pelayanan berpengaruh terhadap minat menabung di bank syariah surakarta.
ABSCESS IN POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY PRESENTED AS GENERALISED PERITONITIS WITH SEVERE SEPSIS : A RARE CASE REPORT.
Authors: Jadhav Sandip. E. , Nakhale Swapnilkumar. B. , Sonsale Rajesh
Published: October 2020

Recurrent Upper Urinary Tract Infections have been reported to be frequent in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and often difficult to treat. Female Preference and Enteric organism predominance suggests that these renal infections are acquired to retrograde from lower urinary tract. We encountered a rare of bilateral polycystic kidney with abscess in right kidney presented as a generalised Peritonitis with severe sepsis with multi organ failure. The Patient is successfully managed with Surgery followed by Prolonged supportive care at intensive care unit.
O uso da ventosaterapia como proposta de promoção í saúde para funcionários de uma universidade privada em Fortaleza – CE
Authors: Nunes Lopes Sarah Stephane , De Souza Reis Vecia Maria , Azambuja Pereira Salviano Fábia , De Santiago Viana Falcão Cristina , De Camargo Barboza Michelli Caroline , Barbosa Teixeira Martins Aline
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da ventosaterapia como forma de promoção da saúde em colaboradores de uma Universidade privada de Fortaleza-CE. Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado por meio de uma pesquisa intervencionista e de caráter longitudinal nos laboratórios do Curso de Estética e Cosmética da Universidade de Fortaleza, em Fortaleza- CE. O perí­odo da coleta foi de agosto a outubro de 2019, duas vezes por semana com 08 funcionários que estão alocados na Universidade, que foram convidados mediante e-mails, e pela técnica do laboratório na própria Universidade. Resultados: Verificou-se que com a terapia abordada houve uma melhora na qualidade de vida, qualidade do sono, melhora do humor, redução do uso de medicamentos para dormir e redução das dores, sintomas relatados pelos voluntários. Conclusão: O uso da ventosaterapia obteve diversos benefí­cios para a saúde dos voluntários presentes neste estudo. Entre eles, podemos destacar a melhora na qualidade do sono e consequentemente o aumento da disposição e melhora do humor, proporcionando maior qualidade de vida.
Avaliação da prevalência de idosos polifarmácia pelo Programa PET Saúde em Estratégia de Saúde da Famí­lia
Authors: Da Graça Fagundes Ana Carolina , Dias de Oliveira Negrini Lisamara , De Oliveira Rodrigues Rosa Fátima , Bernardi Stefani Carolina , de Oliveira Jane , Brito Alves Clara , Oliveira Leite Juliana , De Souza Marques Leonardo
Published: October 2020

O aumento da expectativa de vida ao longo dos anos vem acompanhado da presença das doenças crônicas não transmissí­veis e se faz necessário o uso de terapias medicamentosas associadas geralmente configurando a prática de polifarmácia. Método: Foi realizada um estudo transversal descritivo com os idosos pertencentes a uma Estratégia de Saúde da Famí­lia no interior de São Paulo onde verificou-se a informações sociodemográficas, grau de instrução, problemas de memória, uso de medicamentos, doenças mais prevalentes. Resultados: A maioria dos idosos possuí­am comorbidades, além disso pequena parcela (0,8%) não usavam medicamentos continuamente, observou-se uma predileção ao perfil de polifarmácia entre os 60 e 74 anos. Conclusão: A abordagem interprofissional pode ser uma estratégia efetiva visando a promoção do uso racional de medicamentos, onde o trabalho colaborativo da equipe de saúde pode fornecer ao paciente orientações especí­ficas e adequadas í  sua terapia medicamentosa, para a efetividade do tratamento e sua segurança.
A universidade pública no Sertão do Seridó/RN e o apoio í implantação de Conselhos Locais de Saúde
Authors: Virgí­nia de Souza Cassia , Araújo da Silva Amanda Gabriela , Linhares da Silva Kleylenda , Bezerra Ribeiro Rafael , Bonfada Diego , Arruda Rolim Ana Carine
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: apresentar um relato de experiência das ações de apoio do Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Atenção Básica no fortalecimento do controle social em saúde em Caicó/Rio Grande do Norte, com vistas í  criação de Conselhos Locais de Saúde. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência. Resultados: A partir do reconhecimento do controle social em saúde de Caicó/RN, identifica-se que o seu fortalecimento perpassa pela necessidade da participação de trabalhadores da saúde, gestão e população local e o apoio da Universidade é fundamental para o engajamento desses atores para a consolidação do Sistema Único de Saúde e transformação da realidade. Conclusão: Foram identificados os limites e potencialidades nessa relação universidade-serviço e espera-se que esse estudo contribua para que novas estratégias sejam pensadas em ní­vel local a fim de superar as dificuldades da participação popular e o exercí­cio do controle social no cenário investigado.
Acesso de gestantes em cárcere ao pré-natal: desafios e estratégias propostas por enfermeiros
Authors: Nunes da Silva Elen Cristine , Roza Araújo de Silles Thaí­s , Lengruber de Azevedo Albert , Do Carmo Neves Keila , Januário Giesteira Alessandra , Pereira de Azevedo Taiana Daniella , Rodrigues da Costa Elaine Cristina
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Analisar o que se tem produzido nas bases de dados nacionais sobre os desafios encontrados e estratégias proposta por enfermeiros para a realização do pré-natal de mulheres em cárcere. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura, a partir de artigos cientí­ficos publicados entre 2009 e 2019, nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e BDENF. Resultados: Foram encontrados 09 estudos, dos quais 05 foram incluí­dos para a análise. As categorias identificadas intitulam-se: O acesso da mulher aprisionada í  informação sobre saúde, e os desafios e Estratégias para a realização do pré-natal. Conclusão: Embora o pré-natal seja garantido por lei como um direito da gestante, no sistema prisional, ele fica aquém do desejado, pela precariedade da estrutura fí­sica, acesso dificultado ao serviço, e baixa qualificação profissional. Há urgência na reavaliação dos métodos assistenciais de saúde oferecidos, para melhorar os recursos materiais e humanos, bem como as orientações durante a gestação, parto e puerpério.
Repercussões emocionais e processos adaptativos vividos por pessoas estomizadas
Authors: Pereira Cirino Hosana , Da Silva Thiengo de Andrade Priscila Cristina , Caldeira Fonseca Kestenberg Celia , Pereira Caldas Célia , Do Nascimento Santos Cleia , Alves Ribeiro Wanderson
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Mapear a produção cientí­fica sobre as repercussões emocionais e os processos adaptativos vividos por pessoas com estomias. Método: Revisão integrativa com coleta de dados nos meses de julho a agosto, nas bases de dados dos sí­tios da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, na Literatura Internacional em ciência da Saúde e na Base de Dados de Enfermagem, com os escritores "emoções", "sentimentos", "estomias", "pessoas" e "cuidados de Enfermagem". Utilizaram-se artigos publicados entre os anos 2013 a 2017. Resultados: Com análise temática emergiram três categorias: "repercussões emocionais e as dificuldades no processo de adaptação da pessoa com estomia", "medidas de enfrentamento no processo de reabilitação da pessoa com estomia" e "o cuidado de enfermagem: apoio profissional relacionado ao autocuidado". Conclusão: A pessoa com estomia vivenciou momentos de depressão, tristeza, isolamento social e afastamento da atividade laboral. O enfermeiro em conjunto com a equipe multidisciplinar precisa desenvolver além de planos de cuidados e orientações, acompanhamento psicológico e apoio emocional para que a pessoa com estomia tenha uma melhor adaptação.
Análise dos trabalhos de conclusão de curso da graduação de enfermagem da universidade castelo branco 2018.1
Authors: Bernardo da Silva Maria Regina , De Sousa de Deus Francisca Regilene s , de Andrade Limeira Jéssica , Dias de Armada e Silva Halene Cristina , Ferreira do Serrado Barbosa Bruno , Da Silva de Medeiros Claudia , Do Nascimento Erica Cristina
Published: October 2020

As instituições de ensino superior (IES) possibilitam a todo estudante uma forma de ingressar neste mundo de pesquisas. É de suma importância que haja uma coadunação entre o discente e o campo de pesquisa, pois a mesma tem a prerrogativa de gerar perfis de estudantes com a visão mais ampla sobre o assunto pesquisado.O trabalho em questão tem como principal objetivo identificar as dificuldades dos academicos de enfermagem na elaboração dos Trabalhos de conclusão de curso, e decifra-los facilitando assim o processo de construção. Alavancando o ní­vel intelectual do discente introduzindo-o no universo de pesquisa cientifica, centrada na busca do conhecimento e aprimoramento quanto ao patamar cientifico do profissional na área de saúde desmistificando a definição de atuação empí­rica até então imposta í  profissão. A pesquisa surge como arte de produção, resultante de um fruto facultativo. As pesquisas dentro do campo da saúde, em especial a Enfermagem ao qual se dirige esse artigo, são de extrema relevância para a construção do conhecimento quanto discente e profissional, considerando que os ní­veis de conhecimento são diferenciados quanto a pesquisa e ao ensino. Este conhecimento ganho ao longo da graduação estabelece base cientí­fica que garante ao novo profissional do mercado de trabalho uma credibilidade e autoconfiança capaz de superar os estigmas sociais.
Fatores de saúde mental associados í não adesão í terapia anti-retroviral: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Moreira de Medeiros Carvalho Poliana , Monteiro da Silva Neto Raimundo , Leite Rolim Neto Modesto
Published: October 2020

Introdução: Fatores que contribuem com a não adesão são ameaças í  complexidade do tratamento, que é de longa duração. Estes, podem influenciar na vulnerabilidade bio-lógica dos pacientes e causar agravos. Objetivos: Avaliar os fatores de saúde mental relacionados í  não adesão í  terapia anti-retroviral (TARV). Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática nas bases Web of Science e MEDLINE com os termos "HIV", "Tera-pia antiretroviral" e "Não adesão", no perí­odo temporal de 2012 a 2018. Resultados: Após a conclusão da pesquisa, foram encontrados 57 artigos que correlacionaram a TARV com os fatores de saúde mental que interferem na adesão ao tratamento. No ge-ral, podemos identificar quatro aspectos que influenciam significativamente a adesão: a) drogas (uso de álcool e drogas); b) Depressão; c) Ansiedade; d) estigma. Conclusão: a avaliação e o tratamento de fatores psicossociais devem ocorrer durante o acompa-nhamento da terapia de novos pacientes e também ser parte integrante da rotina e da continuidade do tratamento do HIV.