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Methodology for Increasing the Competences of Housing Managers in Climate Change Issues
Authors: Geipele I. , Kundzina A. , Jansons L. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
In order to identify the necessary competences and develop the study course programme, within the framework of the EUKI (The European Climate Initiative; Die Europäische Klimaschutzinitiative) project “From Housing Manager to CLImate Manager”, research [1] has been conducted, describing the Latvian residential fund, analysing the principles and activities of multi-apartment residential buildings, as well as identifying and describing the parties involved in shaping the housing policy. Special attention is paid to energy efficiency issues for buildings – looking at Latvia’s potential for climate changes, analysing energy consumption in buildings in relation to energy efficiency requirements, as well as assessing the medium and long-term objectives of buildings in Latvia and the obstacles to achieving them.
In order to clarify more precisely the necessary competences of housing managers for the successful implementation of the residential renovation process, a survey has been carried out for stakeholders in the project. Based on an analysis of the situation and the performed survey results, a methodology has been developed to increase the competences of housing managers in relation to the renovation of residential buildings in order to mitigate climate change.
A Fenomenologia Científica de Bachelard
Authors: Araújo Joaquim Carlos 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The scientific phenornenology of Bachelard is constituted as an original reflection about the production of the scientific work, in their subjective (the scientist’s Psychology/Psychoanalysis) and objective (the phenomenon while measure) slopes. Inspired for a softer or a soft-headed phenomenology, the French author wanted to reformulate. some concepts and manners of seeing of the German classic phenomenology. Critical of the husserlian phenomenology of the concept of Meinung, Bachelard enrolled his epistemological labor inside of the history of the applied phenomenology to the sciences.
In spite. of, he defends the lost «husserlian purity», independently of the denial of the idealism of the absolute conscience. The main theory is the one of the “Applied Rationalism” to the science and the consequent passing of thc psychologism but, and at the same time, of the mathesis universalis. The “discursive idealism of Bachelard didn’t ignore the specific disparity of the several scientific practices, on the contrary, he examined them the light of what called «phenomenontechnique».
Diagnosis particularities of lung cancer in a young patient without external risk factors – A case report
Authors: Brândaș Cristina-Alexandra , Roșu Raluca Viorica , Pop Carmen Monica 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, smoking being the strongest risk factor. We present the case of a non-smoker, a 23-year-old patient, without environmental exposure or personal pathological history, who was hospitalised for dry cough, a unique episode of haemoptysis and low-graded fever. He was admitted with a left basal diminished vesicular murmur, without detectable rales, and normal oxygen saturation. The chest X-ray highlighted left pleural effusion in a medium amount. A chest ultrasound revealed also an adjacent pulmonary consolidation. The cytological examination of the pleural fluid detected the presence of lymphocytes 36%, eosinophils 25%, polymorphonuclear 39% and frequent red blood cells. Angio-computer tomography confirmed the existence of a left hilar tumour formation with a mass effect on the hilar structures, possibly a few tumoral emboli in the lateral and posterior basal segmentary arteries, a lower left lobe consolidation, a left pleural effusion with hydroaeric level, and a left pneumothorax. The patient required a fibre bronchoscopy that showed us a proliferative infiltrative process, stenosis of the left lower bronchia, and extrinsic compression of the left lower lobe and the 6th segment. Infiltration of mucosa at the left basal pyramid was also detected. The histological examination argued for pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The particularities of the case consist of the lack of exposure to known risk factors for bronchopulmonary neoplasm and the early appearance of lung cancer and its complications in a young patient.
Who is Guilty?
Authors: Chen Benjamin , Erives Ezra , Fan Leon , Gerovitch Michael , Hsu Jonathan , Khovanova Tanya , Malur Neil , Padaki Ashwin , Polina Nastia , Sun Will , Tan Jacob , The Andrew 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
We discuss a generalization of logic puzzles in which truth-tellers and liars are allowed to deviate from their pattern in case of one particular question: “Are you guilty?”
Life Cycle Carbon Footprint Assessments, Case Study of Malaysian Housing Sector
Authors: Gardezi Syed Shujaa Safdar , Shafiq Nasir , Hassan Ishtiaq , Arshid M. Usman 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The ever-increasing concentration of Carbon footprint into the environment has drastically changed the climatic conditions. Among many anthropogenic activities, the housing sector remains one of the major contributors. However, a complete assessment of these environmental impacts throughout the life cycle still remains an area of concern. Most of the study does not assess the impacts by each phase of lifecycle. The current work presents a complete approach for carbon footprint assessment including planning, construction, operational, maintenance and dismantling & dispose-off phase. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with boundary limitations of ‘cradle to grave’ was adopted. Thirteen housing units were selected as case study. These included detached, semi-detached and terraced types of construction. Selected units were developed in a virtual environment using Building Information Modeling (BIM). The study observed the average contribution range from 1.48 tons-CO2/yr to 2.85 tons-CO2/yr. On individual basis, the execution phase dominated the five phases with almost 43 %. The operational phase shared 39 % followed by maintenance (15 %), dismantling & dispose-off (1.8 %) and planning at the last (1.5 %). The categorization of environmental impact into embodied and operational carbon footprint observed the embodied part in dominance. A strong positive relationship between the area of housing units and resulting carbon impact was also observed. The work presents one of few environmental studies for a tropical housing sector assessing complete life cycle. The study provides a vital guideline to the designers for ensuring a sustainable environment by assessing and opting less carbon intensive options at early stage of planning and design.
Correction Factors for Determining the Mass Transfer Coefficients
Authors: Štefan Gužela , František Dzianik 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
A number of industrial operations are linked to mass transfer. The mass transfer coefficient value is necessary to know when designing the industrial equipment in which mass transfer occurs. There are various mass transfer coefficients, as well as equations for their calculation. However, the value of these coefficients determined according to these equations often has to be corrected for the given conditions. The aim of the article is to state the conversion relations - the correction factors enabling the calculation of the mass transfer coefficients values corresponding to the given conditions.
Simulation of Pedestrian Detection in Urban Environment
Authors: Lukáš Hanko , Ľuboš Magdolen , Ján Danko , Tomáš Milesich , Peter Križan , Robert Skyrčák 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Autonomous systems have great potential for future transportation. Even though we have third level autonomous vehicles, that are able to move from place A to place B without drivers’ intervention in present, we have still a long journey ahead to complete autonomy. In this article we are dealing with analysis of potential of autonomous vehicles in city transportation. According to high density of pedestrians in urban traffic it is very important to note autonomous vehicles safety.
Approximate Calculation of the Natural Oscillation Frequency of the Vibrating Table in Inter-Resonance Operation Mode
Authors: Pavlo Maistruk , Oleksii Lanets , Vadym Stupnytskyy 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The first natural frequency of oscillations of the vibrations of a discrete-continuous interresonant vibrating table plate was found using the functions of the Krylov-Duncan. The continuous member, presented in a plate hinged at four points, is used as a reactive mass with distributed parameters to create an inter-resonance vibrating table with an electromagnetic drive. For this purpose, the plate was considered as a rod on hinged supports. The justification of this approach is confirmed by simulation in the Ansys software. The results were confirmed using the approximate Rayleigh-Ritz method. The geometric shape of the plate is reduced to a section of a hyperboloidal surface. The results of simulation of the first natural frequency were verified experimentally.
Effect of Carbonitriding on Tribomechanical and Corrosion-Resistant Properties of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium 2024 Alloy
Authors: Priya  , Kumar Gupta Manoj , Kumar Patel Vinay 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Friction stir welding (FSW) is extensively used to join aluminium alloys components in space and aircraft industries. Al 2024 is a heat-treatable aluminium alloy with copper as the primary alloying element which has good strength and fatigue resistance. This paper investigates the effect of carbonitriding surface modification on the hardness, tensile strength and impact strength of FSW welded Al 2024 joints. The friction stir welding was performed on three different sets of aluminium alloy (Al2024:Al2024, Al2024: carbonitrided-Al2024, carbonitrided-Al2024: carbonitrided-Al2024) at two different tool rotation speed (TRS) and two welding speed using cylindrical pin tool. The carbonitriding pre-treatment of Al-2024 alloy demonstrated significant improvement in the tensile strength, percentage elongation, abrasion wear resistance and corrosion resistance with the sacrifice of impact strength. The maximum tensile strength of all three sets of samples after FSW was recorded in descending order of (i) carbonitrided-Al2024:carbonitrided-Al2024 (ii) Al2024:Carbonitrided-Al2024 and (iii) Al2024:Al2024. The friction stir welded joint of carbonitrided aluminium alloy exhibited best abrasive wear resistant and corrosion resistant properties.
The Impact of the 1959 Agreement on the Legal Status of the Nile in the Post-Colonial Period
Authors: Mielnik Barbara 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The Nile, one of the longest rivers in the world, has not been subjected to a uniform legal regime yet, despite the pressing needs. The hitherto proposals presented by the riparian states of the lower and upper reaches have not been unanimously accepted. Egypt and Sudan face particular difficult situation since the Nile river is their main source of water supply. It is argued that the lack of necessary coordination among all the States in the basin may in the future lead to significant damage and consequences both in terms of access to water and its quality. This short study critically examines past and present initiatives undertaken to solve one of the most controversial aspects of international law in Africa.
EVALUASI KERUSAKAN PERKERASAN LENTUR DENGAN METODE PCI DAN SDI (STUDI KASUS: JALAN JATISARI, KARAWANG)
Authors: Hermawan Ricky , Tajudin Anissa Noor 
Published: December 2021

Large vehicles that repeatedly pass a road cause damage to the pavement of the Jatisari National Road, Karawang. Various pavement damage that occurs such as holes, patches, crocodile skin cracks, groove cracks, sungkur, roadside cracks, and subsidence. Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is a method commonly used to indicate the condition of road pavement, so that it can be known good handling to maintain the pavement. The Surface Distress Index (SDI) method can also be used to indicate the condition of the road surface. With the PCI method, the results of the calculation in the Pamanukan direction are classified as perfect at 78%, very good 14%, good 4% and moderate 4%. while the Cikampek direction is classified as perfect at 74%, very good 12%, good 8%, moderate 4%, and bad 2%. Using the SDI method, good results were obtained for both directions. Based on the results of the analysis, research using the PCI and SDI methods showed different results, because the PCI method observed all the damage that occurred on the pavement, while the SDI method only observed 4 elements of damage, so the results displayed were different. ABSTRAKKendaraan besar yang berulang kali melewati sebuah jalan menyebabkan kerusakan pada perkerasan Jalan Nasional Jatisari, Karawang. Berbagai Kerusakan perkerasan yang terjadi seperti, lubang, tambal, retak kulit buaya, retak alur, sungkur, retak tepi jalan, dan amblas. Pavement Condition Index (PCI) merupakan metode yang biasa digunakan untuk menunjukkan kondisi perkerasan jalan, sehingga bisa diketahui penanganan yang baik untuk memelihara perkerasan jalan tersebut. Selain itu, digunakan metode Surface Distress Index (SDI) untuk menunjukkan kondisi permukaan jalan. Dengan Metode PCI, hasil perhitungan pada arah Pamanukan digolongkan sempurna sebesar 78%, sangat baik 14%, baik 4% dan sedang 4%. sedangkan pada arah Cikampek digolongkan sempurna sebesar 74%, sangat baik 12%, baik 8%, sedang 4%, dan buruk 2%. Dengan metode SDI, diperoleh hasil Baik untuk kedua arah jalan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, penelitian menggunakan metode PCI dan SDI menunjukkan hasil yang berbeda, dikarenakan dalam metode PCI mengamati semua kerusakan yang terjadi pada perkerasan jalan, sedangkan untuk metode SDI hanya mengamati 4 unsur kerusakan, sehingga hasil yang ditampilkan berbeda.
Experiencias de gestión integrada de cuencas con enfoque agroecológico en la vertiente del Pacífico, Perú
Authors: Dilas-Jiménez Josue Otoniel , Ascurra-Toro Dilma 
Published: December 2021

<p>La gestión integrada de un territorio con enfoque de cuencas ha sido desarrollado y promovido desde hace décadas en el mundo, por lo que los países han venido implementando acciones en torno a ello. En el Perú, la Autoridad Nacional de Agua, adscrita el Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego, es la entidad rectora a nivel técnico y normativo del Sistema Nacional de Recursos Hídricos, por lo que, en este marco establece los procedimientos para la gestión integrada de los recursos hídricos, interactuando con diversos actores. Sin embargo, la implementación de acciones y planes de gestión integrada de cuencas no es sencillo dada la alta variabilidad del territorio peruano, donde se ha identificado unas 159 unidades hidrográficas, 62 de estas en la vertiente hidrográfica del Pacífico, las cuales en su mayoría de casos son la principal fuente de aprovisionamiento de agua para el riego en la costa peruana, tal es el caso de la cuenca Lurín y la cuenca Topará, en las cuales se han implementado técnicas ancestrales de cosecha de agua así como actividades de producción agrícola y pecuaria con enfoque agroecológico, que pueden replicarse en otros territorios, como buenas prácticas de gestión integrada de cuencas. </p>
Estabilidad de cepas nativas de Trichoderma conservadas mediante liofilización
Authors: Leiva-Espinoza Santos T. , Hernández Diaz Elgar , Mattos Calderon Luz Leonor 
Published: December 2021

<p>En este estudio se evaluó la capacidad de especies del género <em>Trichoderma</em> para mantener sus capacidades reproductivas luego de un procedimiento de liofilización. Durante 90 días se evaluaron la capacidad de producir conidios y la capacidad de germinación de cuatro cepas conservadas a dos temperaturas diferentes y contrastantes entre sí, además de la adición de malto dextrina o agua como agente protector. Luego de 90 días de almacenamiento todas las cepas mostraron altos porcentajes de viabilidad y de producción de esporas. La mayoría de tratamientos redujo su capacidad de producir esporas, sin embargo, la cepa F20M4 produjo 2.88x10<sup>7</sup> UFC/g luego de 90 días de almacenamiento, sin variar respecto de la evaluación hecha a los 30 días. Se evidencia que las esporas conservan mejor su viabilidad al ser conservadas a 28°C, aunque en todos los casos se observaron disminuciones en la viabilidad de las esporas. Solo siete tratamientos obtuvieron más del 80% de viabilidad de esporas luego de 90 días de almacenamiento.</p>
Calidad de los derivados lácteos producidos en la Región Amazonas, Perú
Authors: Gonzales-Malca Jhony , Abanto-López María 
Published: December 2021

<p>El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la calidad de los productos lácteos (queso fresco, queso madurado y yogurt) en cuanto a parámetros fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos en seis provincias de la región Amazonas. Se recolectaron 135 muestras: queso fresco (45), queso madurado (46) y yogurt (44), procedentes de 27 plantas de derivados lácteos. Los resultados fueron comparados con los estándares establecidos en la Norma Técnica Peruana para leche y productos lácteos NTP 200.001-2003. Para la evaluación fisicoquímica se determinó potencial de hidrógeno (pH), acidez (g de ácido láctico /g de muestra) y humedad, parámetros químicos (proteína, grasa y energía), parámetros microbiológicos (coliformes totales, coliformes fecales, bacterias aerobias mesófilas viables, <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> y enterobacterias). Para coliformes y bacterias mesófilas viables los resultados son de tipo cuantitativo, NMP/ml y UFC/ml, respectivamente. En cuanto a <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> y enterobacterias se consideró la presencia o ausencia. </p>
Influencia del estrés por déficit hídrico sobre el rendimiento de cultivo de trigo (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: Neri Juan C. , Huaman Huaman Eyner , Collazos Silva Roicer , Oliva Manuel , Ix-Balam Manuel Alejandro 
Published: December 2021

<p>El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto del estrés por déficit hídrico sobre características morfológicas (altura de planta, longitud de hoja y longitud de raíz) y agronómicas (número de granos/espiga, número de espigas/m<sup>2</sup> y rendimiento) de trigo (<em>Triticum aestivum</em>). Se evaluaron cuatro regímenes de riego (25 %, 50 %, 75 % y 100 %) y dos variedades de trigo (Gavilán y San Isidro), para lo cual se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente aleatorizado con arreglo factorial. La siembra se realizó en macetas con sustrato a base de tierra agrícola y humus (3:1), luego de 30 días se aplicaron los regímenes de riego establecidos en base a la ETc y requerimiento de riego del cultivo. Los datos se sometieron al análisis de varianza y la prueba de Duncan (p ≤ 0,05). Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas entre tratamientos. La aplicación de riego al 75 y 100 % del requerimiento permitió alcanzar las mayores alturas de planta con promedios entre 53,37 a 57,44 cm y longitud de hoja con valores entre 11,89 y 11,37 cm. Además, estos tratamientos han mostrado mejor comportamiento agronómico, reportando entre 2500 a 3500 granos/m<sup>2 </sup>y, por lo tanto, mejores rendimientos (&gt; 120 g/m<sup>2</sup>). </p>
Effect of CD34+ cell dose on neutrophil and platelet engraftment kinetics in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation – A single-centre experience
Authors: Abraham Lydia , Pramod John 
Published: December 2021

Objectives:
Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) is curative for a number of benign and malignant hematological disorders. CD34 expression on haematopoietic progenitor cells is used to assess stem cell content in peripheral blood stem cell and bone marrow grafts. This study evaluated the relationship between numbers of CD34+ cells infused per kg and the timing of neutrophil and platelet engraftment.

Materials and Methods:
The effect of cell dose was studied in consecutive HSCT patients transplanted between November 2008 and December 2017. Neutrophil engraftment was defined as the first of 2 consecutive days with an absolute neutrophil count >0.5 × 109/L and platelet engraftment as unsupported platelet count >20 × 109/L for 7 days.

Results:
Of a total of 131 patients, 26 (19.8%) underwent an autologous SCT, while 105 (80.2%) underwent an allogeneic SCT. The median CD34 dose infused in the auto-SCT group was 5.29 × 106 CD34+cells/kg (IQR = 2.95–10.98) and 6.42 × 106 CD34+cells/kg (IQR = 4.20–9.20) in the allo-SCT group (P = 0.773). The median time to neutrophil engraftment in the auto-SCT group was 11 days (range 9.5–12) and in the allo-SCT group was 15 days (range 13–17), P ≤ 0.001. The median time to platelet engraftment in both groups was similar (12 days). When patients were divided into three groups based on CD34 dose (<5, 5–8 and >8), no difference was observed in the time to ANC or platelet engraftment. Similarly, no differences in time to engraftment were noted in each quartile of CD34 dosage in auto- and allo-SCT.

Conclusion:
Thus, it was concluded that a cell dose of approximately 5 × 106/kg provides reasonably rapid engraftment, with no advantage seen for a higher cell dose of >5.
Effects of a single session of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation primed intermittent theta-burst stimulation on heart rate variability and cortical excitability measures
Authors: Keerthy B. N. , Sreepada Sai Sreevalli Sarma , Naik Shalini S. , Bose Anushree , Hanumegowda Raju , Mehta Urvakhsh Meherwan , Venkatasubramanian Ganesan , Thirthalli Jagadisha , Sathyaprabha Talakad N. , Udupa Kaviraja 
Published: December 2021

Objectives:
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have been used as neuromodulators in neuropsychiatric conditions. This study is aimed to find the effects of a single session of priming cathodal tDCS with intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on heart rate variability (HRV) and cortical excitability parameters before and after perturbation.

Materials and Methods:
The neuromodulatory techniques used in the study were Cathodal tDCS for 20 min followed by iTBS for 3 min on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). HRV variables and TMS parameters were recorded before and after this intervention of combined neuromodulation in 31 healthy volunteers (20 males and 11 females; age range of 19–35 years with Mean ± SD = 24.2 ± 4.7 years).

Results:
The results showed an overall increase in cortical excitability and parasympathetic dominance in healthy volunteers. Other measures of cortical excitability and HRV did not change significantly following single session of combined neuromodulation.

Conclusion:
This study showed that there is an overall increase in cortical excitability and parasympathetic dominance in the cohort of healthy volunteers following a combination of neuromodulation involving cathodal tDCS followed by iTBS over left DLPFC. Future studies exploring the effects of other possible combinations with sham stimulation could be carried out to explore the utility of dual stimulation as add-on therapy in disorders.