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Evaluation of point‐of‐care coagulation tests as alternatives to anti‐Xa activity for monitoring the anticoagulant effects of rivaroxaban in healthy dogs
Authors: Lynch Alex M. , Ruterbories Laura K. , Griffith Emily H. , Hanel Rita M. , Stablein Alyssa P. , Brooks Marjory B. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate a panel of coagulation assays for their potential utility in rivaroxaban monitoring as alternatives to the rivaroxaban‐specific anti‐Xa activity (RIVA).DesignProspective experimental study.SettingUniversity research laboratory.AnimalsFive healthy neutered male Beagles.InterventionsDogs were administered a median dose of 1.8 mg/kg rivaroxaban (range, 1.6–1.8 mg/kg) orally once daily for 2 consecutive days as part of a pharmacodynamic study. Blood was collected from a preplaced jugular catheter at time points relative to their rivaroxaban administration (0, 2, 4, 8, 24, 36, and 48 h) for measurement of RIVA, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time, RapidTEG, and thrombin generation variables.Measurements and main resultsOne hundred forty data points were available for analysis. There was poor correlation between RIVA and RapidTEG variables: R time (R) (min) (r = 0.554,P < 0.0001), K time (K) (min) (r = –0.204,P = 0.016), alpha angle (degrees) (r = 0.152,P = 0.073), Maximum amplitude (MA) (mm) (r = 0.106,P = 0.215), and G value (G) (dynes/s) (r = 0.108,P = 0.205). A good correlation was noted between thrombin generation variables and RIVA: lag time (min) (r = 0.827,P < 0.0001), peak (nM) (r = –0.752,P < 0.0001), and endogenous thrombin potential (nM·min) (r = –0.762,P < 0.0001). There was an excellent correlation between PT and RIVA (r = 0.915,P < 0.0001) and a good correlation between activated partial thromboplastin time and RIVA (r = 0.772,P< 0 .0001).ConclusionsOf all the coagulation tests investigated, the PT correlated best with RIVA. There is potential for PT being a convenient second‐line monitoring option in dogs receiving rivaroxaban, but further work is necessary to validate other PT assays. Thromboelastography performed with strong activators correlated poorly with anti‐Xa activity.
Application of Goertzel Algorithm to Piezoresistive Pressure Sensing Fabric for Custom Fitting of Wheelchair Cushions
Authors: Trzeciak Justin , Mynderse James A. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Pressure sores are a costly, painful problem for wheelchair users, caused by prolonged periods of mechanical loading. A common location of pressure sores in wheelchair users is the tissue between the ischial tuberosities and the seating surface. The pressure exerted on the tissue, or interface pressure, can be measured using piezoresistive fabric. This work demonstrates the use of the Goertzel algorithm for efficiently acquiring interface pressure data from a fabric assembly consisting of a layer of piezoresistive fabric between two layers of fabric with conducting and non-conducting stripes. The Goertzel algorithm was used to sample sums of sine waves from the conductive columns of the fabric assembly and calculate the amplitudes of each component sine wave corresponding to the local interface pressure. The Goertzel algorithm is more efficient for this application than a fast Fourier transform due to the limited number of calculated frequency bins needed for this application and more freedom in choice of sample size. The algorithm was successfully used to generate two-dimensional, 32 × 32 sensel interface pressure maps once per second. The Goertzel algorithm can be used in tandem with generated sine waves to measure interface pressure from piezoresistive fabric. Low-cost, accurate interface pressure measurements will help lessen the risk of pressure sores in wheelchair users.
Spreading of SARS-CoV-2 via Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems—An Overview of Energy Perspective and Potential Solutions
Authors: Sleiti Ahmad K. , Ahmed Samer F. , Ghani Saud A. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) in spreading SARS-CoV-2 is a complex topic and has not been studied thoroughly. There are some existing strategies and technologies for health and high performance buildings; however, applications to other types of buildings come at large energy penalty: cost; design, regulations and standards changes, and varied public perception. In the present work, different factors and strategies are reviewed and discussed and suggested mitigations and solutions are provided including the required air flowrates with the presence of infectors with and without mask and disinfection techniques including ultraviolet (UV) light. Experimental and numerical research in open literature suggests that the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is sufficiently likely. However, in situ detailed experimental studies are still needed to understand the different scenarios of the virus spread. Displacement ventilation, underfloor air distribution, chilled beams, radiant ceiling panels, and laminar flow systems have varied effectiveness. High-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filters and UV light can clean viruses but at high energy cost. Suggested solutions to reduce the infection probability include recommended levels of ventilation and a combination of virus sampling technologies including cyclones, liquid impinger, filters, electrostatic precipitators, and water-based condensation.
Enhancing Productivity of V-Trough Solar Water Heater Incorporated Flat Plate Wick-Type Solar Water Distillation System
Authors: Murugan M. , Saravanan A. , Murali G. , Kumar Pramod , Reddy V. Siva Nagi 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
This experimentation deals with the comparative study of a flat plate wick-based solar water distillation system (SWDS) with and without V-trough (VT) solar collector (SC) under the actual environmental conditions of Salem, Tamilnadu, India, as an attempt to enhance the productivity of the solar water distillation system. The influences of wick material, solar intensity, flow rate, and ambient temperature on productivity are also proposed. To ensure accuracy in the experimentation, the overall observation is divided into four spells with four different wick materials. The hourly productivity of the proposed still is compared with the standard theoretical equation, and the deviation between them is well accepted with ±10.14%. The maximum convective and evaporative heat transfer coefficients are observed during spell 3 as 2.488 W/m2K and 25.321 W/m2K, respectively. The prediction of Nusselt number and Sherwood number are also proposed to validate the heat transfer and mass transfer, respectively. Compared to polyester, terry cotton, and jute wick materials, fur fabric wick yielded maximum productivity of 4.40 l/day and 6.29 l/day for SWDS alone and SWDS with VT, respectively. The results revealed that the productivity of the SWDS coupled with V-trough SC is 30.12% greater than SWDS alone.
Human–Robot Collaboration in Smart Manufacturing: Robot Reactive Behavior Intelligence
Authors: Nicora Matteo Lavit , Ambrosetti Roberto , Wiens Gloria J. , Fassi Irene 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
To enable safe and effective human–robot collaboration (HRC) in smart manufacturing, seamless integration of sensing, cognition, and prediction into the robot controller is critical for real-time awareness, response, and communication inside a heterogeneous environment (robots, humans, and equipment). The specific research objective is to provide the robot Proactive Adaptive Collaboration Intelligence (PACI) and switching logic within its control architecture in order to give the robot the ability to optimally and dynamically adapt its motions, given a priori knowledge and predefined execution plans for its assigned tasks. The challenge lies in augmenting the robot’s decision-making process to have greater situation awareness and to yield smart robot behaviors/reactions when subject to different levels of human–robot interaction, while maintaining safety and production efficiency. Robot reactive behaviors were achieved via cost function-based switching logic activating the best suited high-level controller. The PACI’s underlying segmentation and switching logic framework is demonstrated to yield a high degree of modularity and flexibility. The performance of the developed control structure subjected to different levels of human–robot interactions was validated in a simulated environment. Open-loop commands were sent to the physical e.DO robot to demonstrate how the proposed framework would behave in a real application.
Optimization of Managed Drawdown for a Well With Stress-Sensitive Conductivity Fractures: Workflow and Case Study
Authors: Wei Yunsheng , Wang Junlei , Jia Ailin , Liu Cheng , Luo Chao , Qi Yadong 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The effect of bottomhole-pressure (BHP) drawdown schedule on the well performance is generally attributed to the stress sensitivity in propped finite-conductivity fractures. The purpose of this work is to develop a detailed workflow of optimizing BHP drawdown schedule to improve long-term performance by finding a tradeoff between delaying conductivity degradation and maintaining drawdown. First, according to experimental data of propped fracture, an alternative relationship between conductivity and pressure drawdown is developed to mimic the change of fracture conductivity with effective stress. Second, based on the dimension-transformation technique, the coupled fracture-reservoir model is semi-analytically solved and seamlessly generates the time-dependent equation (i.e., transient inflow performance relationship (IPR)) which provides the production rate response to any BHP variation. Next, the value of BHP on the reversal behavior of rate is defined as the optimum BHP on the specified time-dependent IPR, and then the optimum profile of BHP drawdown over time is achieved. Finally, we corroborate the effectiveness of this workflow with a field case from Zhaotong shale in China. Field case substantiates that (1) the well with restricted drawdown has more advantage of improving the performance than that with unrestricted drawdown and (2) after inputting the optimum BHP drawdown into the history-unrestricted case, the long-term cumulative gas production could indeed be increased.
Conceptualising, operationalising and measuring trust in participatory health research networks: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Gilfoyle Meghan , MacFarlane Anne , Salsberg Jon 
Published: October 2020

IntroductionA participatory approach to co-creating new knowledge in health research has gained significant momentum in recent decades. This is founded on the described benefits of community-based participatory research (CBPR), such as increased relevance of research for those who must act on its findings. This has prompted researchers to better understand how CBPR functions to achieve these benefits through building sustainable research partnerships. Several studies have identified ‘trust’ as a key mechanism to achieve sustainable partnerships, which themselves constitute social networks. Although existing literature discuss trust and CBPR, or trust and social networks, preliminary searches reveal that none link all three concepts of trust, CBPR and social networks. Thus, we present our scoping review protocol to systematically review and synthesise the literature exploring how trust is conceptualised, operationalised and measured in CBPR and social networks.Methods and analysisThis protocol follows guidelines from Levacet al(Scoping studies: advancing themethodology. Implement Sci 2010;5:69), which follow the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley. This scoping review explores several electronic databases including Scopus, Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and PsychINFO. Grey literature such as theses/dissertations and reports will be included. A search strategy was identified and agreed on by the team in conjunction with a research librarian. Two independent reviewers will screen articles by title and abstract, then by full text based on pre-determined exclusion/inclusion criteria. A third reviewer will arbitrate discrepancies regarding inclusions/exclusions. We plan to incorporate a thematic analysis.Ethics and disseminationEthics is not required for this review specifically. It is a component of a larger study that received ethical approval from the University of Limerick research ethics committee (#2018_05_12_EHS). Translation of results to key domains is integrated through active collaboration of stakeholders from community, health services and academic sectors. Findings will be disseminated through academic conferences, and peer review publications targeting public and patient involvement in health research.
Normative Values of QuickDASH in the Elderly Japanese: a Cohort Survey Randomly Sampled from a Basic Resident Registry
Authors: Isobe Fumihiro , Nishimura Hikaru , Ido Yoshikazu , Ikegami Shota , Horiuchi Hiroshi , Takahashi Jun , Kato Hiroyuki 
Published: October 2020

Background: To determine normative values for the QuickDASH questionnaire in the elderly Japanese population and their associated factors. Methods: Three-hundred and eighty-one residents between 50 and 89 years of age were randomly selected from residents of a town in Japan. All participants completed a QuickDASH questionnaire. A multivariate analysis was performed to identify associated factors. Results: Males and females aged 70–79 and 80–89 showed significantly higher QuickDASH scores than the 50–59 age groups. Females aged 50 to 59 showed significantly higher QuickDASH scores than males aged 50–59. Motion pain or tenderness at the shoulder and side pinch strength showed a significant effect on QuickDASH scores. Conclusions: The mean QuickDASH score was 5.7. As an associated factor for the QuickDASH, aging, female, and shoulder disorders were confirmed.
A Study Comparing the Outcomes of Transverse Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy Fixed with a DCP to Oblique Osteotomy Fixed with a Procedure Specific Plate
Authors: Singhal Rohit , Mehta Nisarg , Brown Phil , Cheung Graham , Brown Daniel J. 
Published: October 2020

Background: Ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO) is a well-established procedure for ulnar impaction syndrome. Various types of osteotomies have been described. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare the results of transverse osteotomy (TO) fixed with a small fragment dynamic compression plate (Synthes, Pennsylvania, USA), to oblique osteotomy (OO) fixed with a procedure specific plate and instrumentation system (Acumed LLC, Oregon, USA). A total of 39 patients underwent TO and 62 patients underwent OO between 2007 and 2016. The main outcomes compared were rate of union, duration of radiological healing, implant removal rate and other complications. Results: The two groups were comparable with regards to demographics, side operated and smoking status (p > 0.05). Amongst the TO group; 36 out of 39 patients (92.3%) achieved union, 3 patients (7.7%) developed non-union. Six out of the 36 healed TO (16.6%) required removal of hardware due to implant-related pain. No other complications were recorded amongst TO group needing surgical intervention. Amongst the OO group, 2 of the early cohort of 62 patients (3.2%) sustained acute failure of the metalwork due to technical error. One of the remaining 60 patients (1.6%) developed non-union giving an overall union rate of 95.2%. Two patients out of 59 healed OO (3.3%) required removal of hardware. Conclusions: Although there were 2 early failures, there was a trend towards improved union rate with OO, but this did not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05). There was a significantly higher hardware removal rate recorded in TO group (p = 0.023). The OO showed shorter duration for radiological healing than TO (p < 0.05). USO performed with an OO and fixed with procedure specific plate has lower implant removal rate, a shorter duration for radiological healing and comparable union rate to TO fixed with DCP, but needs careful attention to detail.
Changes in the Rate of Postoperative Flexor Tendon Rupture in Patients with Distal Radius Fractures
Authors: Hirasawa Rui , Itadera Eichi , Okamoto Seiji 
Published: October 2020

Background: Flexor tendon rupture is a major complication after volar locking plating for distal radius fracture (DRF). Few studies have investigated changes in the rate of postoperative flexor tendon rupture in patients with DRFs. The present study aimed to investigate the changes in the rate of postoperative flexor tendon rupture and to assess plate placement and reduction positions. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients in whom more than 24 months had passed since DRF surgery. The patients were interviewed by telephone. Forty-nine patients (50 fractures; 2007–2009) from institution A were included in group 1 and 81 patients (84 fractures; 2013–2016) from institution B were included in group 2. The DRF surgery method was similar between the two groups. The rate of flexor tendon rupture, Soong classification grade, and radiological index (i.e., volar tilt [VT], radial inclination [RI], and ulnar variance [UV]) were statistically investigated in both groups. Results: Patient epidemiology was not significantly different between the two groups. The flexor tendon rupture rates were 2% and 0% in groups 1 and 2, respectively, without a significant difference. With regard to the Soong grade, 44 fractures were grade 2 and 6 were grade 1 in group 1, whereas 18 were grade 2, 38 were grade 1, and 28 were grade 0 in group 2, with a significant difference (p < 0.05). With regard to the radiological index, the mean VT values were 5° and 11° in groups 1 and 2, respectively, with a significant difference (p < 0.05). However, RI and UV showed no significant difference. Conclusions: Plate placement and reduction positions, which are risk factors for flexor tendon ruptures after DRFs, have improved recently when compared with previous findings. With these changes, the rate of flexor tendon rupture is presumed to have decreased.
Applied Ritual: The Application of Blood and Oil on Bodies in the Pentateuchal Sources
Authors: Boyd Samuel L. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Source critical analyses of the Pentateuch in recent scholarship have focused primarily on literary means for detecting distinct literary voices, and, in some recent publications, historical aspects of, particularly, the P source. In this article, I formulate a distinct approach to source criticism that supports this resurgence of documentary analysis, examining in particular the ritual of blood and oil daubing on bodies in Exod. 19–24, Lev. 8 and 14. After summarizing the main point at issue (namely, access to the divine), I offer a documentary approach using ritual theory in the study of these texts. Finally, I highlight the manner in which the ritual study of Exod.19–24, Lev. 8 and 14 is consistent with both key historical and recent arguments in the documentary approach to the composition of the Pentateuch.
“Like a Garment Eaten by Moths” (Job 13:28): Clothing, Nudity and Illness in the Book of Job
Authors: Quick Laura 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The book of Job provides the most complex and detailed descriptions of illness in biblical literature. Less explored are the frequent references made in the text to dressing and undressing. These references demonstrate the various dimensions, contexts and functional roles of clothing in the world of the Hebrew Bible. But as well as references to actual textile items, the book of Job also refers to clothing in a much more symbolic sense. Drawing on sociological and anthropological approaches to dress and the body, I argue that dress and nudity are connected to and in fact a key part of Job’s experience of illness. By unpacking these ideas, we can better comprehend ancient Israelite conceptions of medical anthropology, as well as embodiment more generally.
“Even unto this Bitter Loving”: Unhappiness and Backward Feelings in Ruth
Authors: Graybill Rhiannon 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Feminist and queer readings of the Hebrew Bible frequently treat the book of Ruth as a “happy object.” At the same time, contextual readings have suggested that Ruth is a narrative of exploitation, including possible sexual exploitation or trafficking. Building on recent scholarship about queer feelings and affect, this article negotiates a reading that takes seriously both the history of lesbian and queer readings of Ruth and Naomi and the critical attention on structures of exploitation. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s The Promise of Happiness (2010) and Heather Love’s Feeling Backward (2007), I argue for the importance of feeling, especially unhappy or backward feeling, in reading Ruth. My reading also frames the biblical book in conversation with Radclyffe Hall’s classic 1928 lesbian novel (and source for lesbian and queer theory) The Well of Loneliness. By following unhappiness and backwardness in and around Ruth, we are able to snatch a glimpse of queer feeling, and the space of promise it opens.
Ethnography and Biblical Studies: ‘A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey’ as a Case Study for Re-contextualising a Familiar Phrase
Authors: Welton Rebekah 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The expression ‘a land flowing with milk and honey’ has traditionally been understood to refer to the abundance of food and fertility in the promised land. However, this article argues that this phrase has become overly familiar and thus certain strategies should be employed in order that contemporary, dominating assumptions about milk and honey in biblical texts may be reconsidered. In order that biblical scholars may refrain from imposing their own expectations or ideologies onto the ancient Israelites and Judahites, ethnographic data that exposes us to a diversity of alternative understandings in relation to food are worth being aware of prior to biblical exegesis. Through exposure to the use of dairy products and the connotations of honey as reported in ethnographic scholarship, this article offers a re-conceptualisation of what milk and honey may refer to as a pair in biblical texts. As a consequence, the benefits of such inter-disciplinary methods are made apparent.
Green Goals: The SDGs in Ecological Hermeneutics
Authors: Nilsen Tina Dykesteen 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The UN’s sustainable development goals (the sdg s) focus on people, planet and prosperity, aiming for a better world. Their underlying principle is the indivisibility of the goals, whether they relate to the environment or to social justice. Despite the growing significance of the sdg s worldwide, few biblical scholars working with ecological hermeneutics refer to them. This article is an invitation to biblical scholars to discuss whether and how ecological hermeneutics could benefit from use of the sdg s. In dialogue with established ecological hermeneutical approaches and their goals, the article considers the potentials and the problems the sdg s have for ecological interpretations of the Bible. The intention is not to give answers, but to raise questions.