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Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Predictive Control of the Cyclopentadine Production Process
Authors: Saraiva Samuel V. , Silva Flávio V. , Carvalho Frede O. 
Published: June 2020

AbstractDifferent control strategies have been investigated to improve nonlinear system operations. One such strategy is the use of nonlinear predictive controllers (NMPCs) based on machine learning models. These models, such as artificial neural networks (NN), support vector machines (SVMs), and neuro-fuzzy networks (NF), present satisfactory adaptability to the complexity of the processes. In this aspect, a comparative study of the models in the predictive control of a complex system, such as MIMO (multiple-input-multiple-output) process of the production process of cyclopentadiene, is of interest and is the aim of this work. In this aspect, we find, through simulations, that the NMPCs presented adequate performance, especially those based on an SVM, concerning the servo and regulatory problem scenarios, keeping the process at the optimum operating point, especially for unattainable setpoint. The instability in the use of the classical proportional-integral-derivative linear control is also shown.
Design and preparation of 3D printing intelligent poly N,N-dimethylacrylamide hydrogel actuators
Authors: Zhou Shengzhu , Zhou Qiang , Lu Chang , Zhang Zhihui , Ren Luquan 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
The intelligent poly N,N-dimethylacrylamide hydrogel material system with high mechanical strength and the 3D printable property was prepared via in situ free radical polymerization under vacuum successfully. With the increase in nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) content, stress and strain of hydrogels increased gradually. As the effective reinforcement, NFC enhanced the crosslinking density, which realized the controllable regulation of rheology behaviors including viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus of hydrogels. Combined with the swelling rate and the existence of the gel–sol transition point, a hydrogel with 10 mg/mL NFC was treated as the 3D printing ink of hydrogel actuators. Variation of printing parameters significantly affected self-driven deformations. The hydrogel actuators with 90°/0° and 45°/135° configurations owned bending and spiral deformations, respectively. Actuators with a larger length–width ratio owned a lower pitch value. The precise anisotropic swelling property of the printed bilayer structure was the self-driven deformation mechanism of hydrogel actuators, which provided material candidates for the preparation of soft robots and actuators.
Limiting Freedom During the Covid-19 Emergency in Italy: Short Notes on the New “Populist Rule of Law”
Authors: Simoni Alessandro 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
The implications of the severe lockdown regime introduced in Italy in the context of the Covid-19 emergency can be correctly understood only through a broader look at how the text of the provisions adopted by the government is transformed by media reporting and law enforcement practice. From such a perspective, it appears clearly that we are witnessing nothing more than the most recent segment of a populist approach to the use of legal tools, the history of which starts well before the pandemic.
Catalytic performance of the biosynthesized AgNps from Bistorta amplexicaule: antifungal, bactericidal, and reduction of carcinogenic 4-nitrophenol
Authors: Shah Luqman , Mohammed Ali Hani S. H. , Bello Bello Aminu , Ali Khan Shahid , Anwar Yasir , Khan Muhammad Sharjeel Javed , Alghamdi Khalid Ms , Khan Sher Bahadar 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThis study was focused to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNps) from the aqueous extract ofBistorta amplexicauleand to evaluate their antimicrobial, antifungal, and 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) degradation potential. The AgNps fromB. amplexicaulewere characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies. The biological activity of the AgNps was checked against the three bacterial and two fungal strains. The inhibition activities of the synthesized nanoparticles on pathogenic bacteria and fungi were equally studied using the colony-forming unit method. The AgNps synthesized showed excellent bactericidal and fungicidal activities against pathogenicEscherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA),Candida albicans, andCandida tropicalis. The removal of nitrophenols is one of the most demanding tasks, due to their injurious impact on the health of the living organisms. The AgNps showed superior performance compared with the pure plant extract. The AgNps also displayed efficient catalytic ability in reducing toxic 4-NP into harmless 4-aminophenol in the presence of NaBH4solution. Hence, the synthesized AgNps can be effectively used against bacterial and fungal infections and in the decontamination of 4-NP polluted water.
The effect of poetry reading on self-concept of primary adolescents
Authors: Shahrabady Sana , Gholami Sara , Afsharloo Somayeh , Fakhreazizi Shahla , Izadi Malhe , Hojjati Hamid 
Published: June 2020

Abstract

Objectives
this study, regarding the importance and significance of self-concept in children’s psychological health and considering the strong role of art in meeting psychological needs, aimed at investigating the effect of poetry reading on the self-concept of Adolescents.

Methods
This study was a classic experimental design of pre-test and posttest with two groups of intervention and control in the academic year 2016–2017. The research population included Adolescents who were studying in the city of Aq Qaladar in the province of Golestan, Iran. Sixty students. Data collecting tools included two questionnaires and “Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept” scale. The experimental groups were provided with poetry reading in eight group sessions of 60 min for 4 weeks. The poems were approved by 10 teachers with 10 years of experience, and the supervisor. Finally, paired t-test and independent t-test were used to analyze data using SPSS 16 (SPSS Statistics is a software package used for interactive, or batched, statistical analysis).

Results
Adolescents self-concept in the control group was 57.9(4.33) and in the experimental group 62.4(4.28) out of 80 questionnaires which showed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.001). Which demonstrated the effectiveness of poetry reading on Adolescents self-concept.

Conclusions
Considering the positive impact of poetry reading on adolescent self-esteem, this intervention is recommended to improve adolescent self-esteem.
COVID-19 infection during pregnancy: fetus as a patient deserves more attention
Authors: Stefanovic Vedran 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThe novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is causing concern also for the management and outcome of COVID-19-positive pregnant women and their offspring, as reported cases are rare. Current evidence suggests the association of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy with both severe maternal morbidity requiring intensive care and perinatal complications (preterm birth with consequent neonatal morbidity and even perinatal death). Most of the reported cases focused specifically on the maternal outcomes and possible vertical transmission, but less attention has been paid to fetus as a patient in such pregnancies. The use of antenatal steroids and fetal neuroprotection with magnesium sulfate is clearly underreported. Several recently issued guidelines suggest lowering the upper gestational age for antenatal steroid administration and also advocate extreme caution or even restraining from the use of magnesium sulfate. Also, the rate of cesarean deliveries among COVID-19 women is unacceptably high. Here we provide arguments for NOT changing the existing guidelines and caution against cesarean delivery that was the prevalent delivery mode in the reported cases and case series.
A Comparison of Hurst Exponent Estimators in Long-range Dependent Curve Time Series
Authors: Shang Han Lin 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThe Hurst exponent is the simplest numerical summary of self-similar long-range dependent stochastic processes. We consider the estimation of Hurst exponent in long-range dependent curve time series. Our estimation method begins by constructing an estimate of the long-run covariance function, which we use, via dynamic functional principal component analysis, in estimating the orthonormal functions spanning the dominant sub-space of functional time series. Within the context of functional autoregressive fractionally integrated moving average (ARFIMA) models, we compare finite-sample bias, variance and mean square error among some time- and frequency-domain Hurst exponent estimators and make our recommendations.
Mycobacterial identification on homogenised biopsy facilitates the early diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal tuberculosis
Authors: Yu Zhenjun , Lu Ruyue , Gan Meifu , Tu Xi , He Zebao 
Published: June 2020

Abstract

Introduction
The incidence of laryngeal tuberculosis has increased gradually in recent years. Laryngeal tuberculosis has strong infectivity and atypical clinical manifestations. Hence, establishing the early diagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis is considered difficult, resulting in the high rate of misdiagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis and increased rates of tuberculosis infection.

Objective
This study aimed to describe a case of laryngeal tuberculosis detected using the mycobacteria gene chips technology, facilitating the early diagnosis and the treatment of laryngeal tuberculosis.

Case presentation
A 27-year-old woman presented with a 7-day history of hoarseness, with a normal routine blood chemistry test and chest computed tomography results. Histological analysis of the vocal cord biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation and the negative acid-fast stain test. The mycobacteria gene chips method was used to directly examine the vocal cord tissue treated with homogenate, and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis was successfully identified. Thus, the early diagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis and the drug sensitivity of rifampin and isoniazid were confirmed. The patient recovered after undergoing a 1-year standard anti-tuberculosis therapy.

Conclusions
Mycobacterial identification on homogenised biopsy using the mycobacteria gene chips method significantly facilitates the early diagnosis and the treatment of tuberculosis.
Between Abgrund and Urwirbel: The Story of One Word in the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible Translation
Authors: Shenhav Ghilad H. 
Published: June 2020

AbstractThis paper closely examines the translation of the Hebrew word תהום – abyss (Genesis 1:2), in two versions of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible: In the first edition of Die Schrift published 1926 the abyss is translated as “Abgrund”. However, after Rosenzweig’s death, the “Abgrund” is erased by Buber and replaced in later versions (1930/1952/1962) by the rather odd word “Urwirbel.” This paper reflects on the transition from “Abgrund” to “Urwirbel” and demonstrates the profound rootedness of Buber and Rosenzweig in the German philosophical vocabulary of the early twentieth century. It shows how the conversion from “Abgrund” to “Urwirbel” crystalized a moment in German-Jewish thought, a historical meeting point in the depths of the abyss between the German and the Hebrew languages. The encounter was covered by the course of history but deserves to be revisited and reinterpreted.
Tunable nanophotonics enabled by chalcogenide phase-change materials
Authors: Abdollahramezani Sajjad , Hemmatyar Omid , Taghinejad Hossein , Krasnok Alex , Kiarashinejad Yashar , Zandehshahvar Mohammadreza , Alù Andrea , Adibi Ali 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Nanophotonics has garnered intensive attention due to its unique capabilities in molding the flow of light in the subwavelength regime. Metasurfaces (MSs) and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) enable the realization of mass-producible, cost-effective, and efficient flat optical components for imaging, sensing, and communications. In order to enable nanophotonics with multipurpose functionalities, chalcogenide phase-change materials (PCMs) have been introduced as a promising platform for tunable and reconfigurable nanophotonic frameworks. Integration of non-volatile chalcogenide PCMs with unique properties such as drastic optical contrasts, fast switching speeds, and long-term stability grants substantial reconfiguration to the more conventional static nanophotonic platforms. In this review, we discuss state-of-the-art developments as well as emerging trends in tunable MSs and PICs using chalcogenide PCMs. We outline the unique material properties, structural transformation, and thermo-optic effects of well-established classes of chalcogenide PCMs. The emerging deep learning-based approaches for the optimization of reconfigurable MSs and the analysis of light-matter interactions are also discussed. The review is concluded by discussing existing challenges in the realization of adjustable nanophotonics and a perspective on the possible developments in this promising area.
Arbeit und gesundheitliche Ungleichheit: Fazit aus einem europäischen Review
Authors: Siegrist Johannes 
Published: June 2020

Zusammenfassung
In einem vom Regionalbüro Europa der Weltgesundheitsorganisation beauftragten, 2016 veröffentlichten Bericht wird die wissenschaftliche Evidenz zu arbeitsbedingten Gesundheitsgefahren und ihrer sozialen Verteilung dargestellt, und es werden gesundheitspolitische Maßnahmen in ausgewählten europäischen Ländern mitsamt daraus abgeleiteten Empfehlungen erörtert. Die hier vorgelegte Zusammenfassung wichtiger Ergebnisse des Berichts unterstreicht dessen nach wie vor hohe Aktualität.
Atypische Beschäftigung – ein Handlungsfeld für Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung bei der Arbeit
Authors: Faller Gudrun 
Published: June 2020

Zusammenfassung
Der Beitrag nimmt eine Bestandsaufnahme der mit atypischen Arbeitsverhältnissen (ATB) verbundenen Beschäftigungsmerkmale sowie damit verbundener Risiken und Chancen vor und stellt Überlegungen zu wirksamen Ansätzen der Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung an.
Erhalt der Arbeitsfähigkeit durch überbetriebliche Tätigkeitswechsel – das Projekt TErrA
Authors: Bartel Susanne , Niehaus Michael 
Published: June 2020

Zusammenfassung
Trotz gründlicher Standards im Arbeitsschutz gibt es Tätigkeiten, die durch sehr hohe Belastungen und Beanspruchungen gekennzeichnet sind und häufig nicht bis zum Renteneintrittsalter leistungsfähig ausgeübt werden können. Das TErrA-Projekt setzt hier an und hat mit dem Instrument „Überbetrieblicher Tätigkeitswechsel“ ein neues Präventionskonzept entwickelt, das auf die Passung von (neuen) Arbeitsanforderungen mit der Gesundheit, der Motivation, und Qualifikation der Beschäftigten ausgerichtet ist.
Influence of “Sneznik-1/79” Mineral Water on Anthropometric, Functional and Biochemical Parameters of Professional Basketball Players: Role of Oxidative Stress
Authors: Lalovic Dijana , Vranic Aleksandra , Jeremic Jovana , Stanojevic Dejan , Sergey Bolevich , Stefani Bolevich , Ristic Jelena , Cikiriz Nikola , Pesic Deniel , Zagorac Zagor , Zivkovic Vladimir , Jakovljevic Vladimir 
Published: June 2020

AbstractAdequate hydration represents the balance between the water intake and loss and has an unambiguous significance for public health and it is essential to sustain life. The changes in electrolyte balance which occur during and after training affect on athletes health and performance. Therefore, fluid replacement with adequate mineral composition is of utmost importance. The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of low mineral water from the well Sneznik-1/79 on anthropometric, functional, biochemical parameters and redox status of professional basketball players. In total, 17 male basketball players were included, during the pre-competitive mesocycle, and after the initial testing, they were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 – consumed the commercial drinking water for four weeks (n = 7), and group 2 – consumed water from the well Sneznik-1/79 for four weeks (n = 10).Determination of the anthropometric, functional, biochemical parameters and redox status was performed. Our results pointed out that consumption of mineral water from the well Sneznik is completely safe from the aspect of affecting various anthropometric, functional and biochemical parameters as well as systemic oxidative stress of professional athletes. In addition, existence of discretely better effects over commercial drinking water indicates that a long period of monitoring may certainly be of interest for further investigation.
Profit and Loss: ‘Indian’ Art at Sherman Institute, a Native American Off-Reservation Boarding School
Authors: Wixon Amanda K. 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
In the early twentieth century, the US’s federal policies regarding the production of Native American art in off-reservation Indian boarding schools shifted from suppression to active encouragement. Seen as a path to economic stability, school administrators pushed their students to capitalize on the artistic traditions of Native cultures, without acknowledging or valuing these traditions as part of an extensive body of Indigenous knowledge. Although this push contributed to the retention of some cultural practices, administrators, teachers, and other members of the local community often exploited the students’ talents to make a profit. At Sherman Institute (now Sherman Indian High School) in Riverside, California, Native students of today are free to creatively express their own cultures in ways that strengthen their communities and promote tribal sovereignty. In this article, I will argue that the art program at Sherman Institute served to extinguish Indigenous knowledge and expertise as expressed through culturally specific weaving practices.
Evaluation of Low-Cost Moisture Meters for Wood
Authors: Laleicke Paul Frederik , Tilotta David C. , Mitchell Phil H. , Byington Matthew 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Wood moisture meters are needed for a variety of purposes, including home inspections, assessment of water damage, evaluation of firewood, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, and many more. With an increasing number of flood events, moisture-induced damage to the built environment will become more common. Monitoring of moisture in wood is one of the most important factors in damage assessment and control and thus, aid and guidance for the selection process of a meter is needed. Resistance and dielectric meters are commonly used to estimate the moisture content of wood products. They have become inexpensive and widely available to the public. This study tested the precision and accuracy of eight low-cost handheld moisture meters and compared them to three industrial-grade moisture meters. A general observation of this study is that moisture meters below $50 generally perform well. Differences in accuracy were found among meters. It was observed that meters come with different features, such as a custom density selector and visual elements to enhance the metering experience. These features were not taken into account for the evaluation, since they are difficult to objectively judge.
Epidermoid cyst abscess of the neck masquerading as a thyroid abscess
Authors: Chatchomchaun Waralee , Thewjitcharoen Yotsapon , Krittadhee Karndumri , Veerasomboonsin Veekij , Nakasatien Soontaree , Krittiyawong Sirinate , Porramatikul Sriurai , Wanathayanoroj Ekgaluck , Kanchanapituk Auchai , Junyangdikul Pairoj , Himathongkam Thep 
Published: June 2020

Summary
In this case report, we describe a 37-year-old male who presented with fever and tender neck mass. Neck ultrasonography revealed a mixed echogenic multiloculated solid-cystic lesion containing turbid fluid and occupying the right thyroid region. Thyroid function tests showed subclinical hyperthyroidism. The patient was initially diagnosed with thyroid abscess and he was subsequently treated with percutaneous aspiration and i.v. antibiotics; however, his clinical symptoms did not improve. Surgical treatment was then performed and a pathological examination revealed a ruptured epidermoid cyst with abscess formation. No thyroid tissue was identified in the specimen. The patient was discharged uneventfully. However, at the 3-month and 1-year follow-ups, the patient was discovered to have developed subclinical hypothyroidism. Neck ultrasonography revealed a normal thyroid gland. This report demonstrates a rare case of epidermoid cyst abscess in the cervical region, of which initial imaging and abnormal thyroid function tests led to the erroneous diagnosis of thyroid abscess.

Learning points:

Epidermoid cyst abscess at the cervical region can mimic thyroid abscess.

Neck ultrasonography cannot distinguish thyroid abscess from epidermoid cyst abscess.

Thyroid function may be altered due to the adjacent soft tissue inflammation.
Family history of substance use disorders: Significance for mental health in young adults who gamble
Authors: Grant Jon E. , Chamberlain Samuel R. 
Published: June 2020

AbstractBackgroundAlthough family history of psychiatric disorders has often been considered potentially useful in understanding clinical presentations in patients, it is less clear what a positive family history means for people who gamble in the general community. We sought to understand the clinical and cognitive impact of having a first-degree relative with a substance use disorder (SUD) in a sample of non-treatment seeking young adults.Methods576 participants (aged 18–29 years) who gambled at least five times in the preceding year undertook clinical and neurocognitive evaluations. Those with a first-degree relative with a SUD were compared to those without on a number of demographic, clinical and cognitive measures. We used Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression to identify which variables (if any) were significantly associated with family history of SUDs, controlling for the influence of other variables on each other.Results180 (31.3%) participants had a first-degree family member with a SUD. In terms of clinical variables, family history of SUD was significantly associated with higher rates of substance use (alcohol, nicotine), higher rates of problem gambling, and higher occurrence of mental health disorders. Family history of SUD was also associated with more set-shifting problems (plus higher rates of obsessive-compulsive tendencies), lower quality of decision-making, and more spatial working memory errors.ConclusionsThese results indicate that gamblers with a first-degree family member with a SUD may have a unique clinical and cognition presentation. Understanding these differences may be relevant to developing more individualized treatment approaches for disordered gambling. Compulsivity may be important as a proxy of vulnerability towards addiction.
The Viewpoint of The Young Muhammadiyah Intellectuals towards The Religious Minority Groups in Indonesia
Authors: Arifin Syamsul , Muthohirin Nafik 
Published: June 2020

Muhammadiyah keeps onto make a positive contribution to the progress of Indonesia. In the first century of its advent, Muhammadiyah focused on advancing education, health, and compensation to the du‘afā, while through the 47th Congress in Makassar (2015), Muhammadiyah had issued an important point which emphasizes on the minority groups. This article examines a number of issues dealing with the views that underlie young Muhammadiyah intellectuals in voicing partiality towards the religious minority, the role or form of alignments and the implications of these views on thought upheavals within Muhammadiyah internally and at the national level. The study finds that the young Muhammadiyah intellectuals play a pivotal role in fighting for the basic rights of a religious minority which continues to face the complicated problem of citizenship. The data has been focused on advocacy and intellectual works, including a literature review of statements of attitudes, published books, journals, research reports, and opinions in the national mainstream and alternative media.