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Virtual Reality-Based Treatment Approaches in the Field of Substance Use Disorders
Authors: Tsamitros N. , Sebold M. , Gutwinski S. , Beck A. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Purpose
Substance use disorders (SUD) are burdening chronic conditions characterized by high relapse rates despite severe negative consequences. Substance-related cues that elicit craving by means of automatic physiological and behavioural responses have long been suggested to predict relapse. One major mechanism contributing to relapse behaviour are cue-induced behavioural approach tendencies towards the addictive agent. Recently, there has been an emerging interest in virtual reality (VR)-based approaches to assess and modify craving and its related responses. This review aims at elucidating (1) VR techniques applied in the field of SUD, (2) VR as an induction/assessment tool for biopsychological correlates of craving and (3) VR-based therapeutic approaches.

Findings
There is an emerging number of studies focusing on different substances of abuse incorporating VR in craving induction/assessment as well as therapy. Despite some limitations as missing of randomized controlled clinical trials with large samples and missing data on the long-term effects of VR treatment, the VR approach showed consistent results in eliciting and reducing craving across different substances.

Summary
This review suggests virtual reality as a promising tool for the assessment and treatment of craving among individuals with substance use disorders. Because of its ecological validity, VR unifies the benefits of a laboratory setting with the advantages of a realistic environment. Further studies with large samples and randomized controlled clinical trials using more homogenous VR techniques as well as assessment of objective biophysiological craving markers are required.
Multi-objective particle swarm optimization with R2 indicator and adaptive method
Authors: Gu Qinghua , Jiang Mengke , Jiang Song , Chen Lu 
Published: July 2021

AbstractMulti-objective particle swarm optimization algorithms encounter significant challenges when tackling many-objective optimization problems. This is mainly because of the imbalance between convergence and diversity that occurs when increasing the selection pressure. In this paper, a novel adaptive MOPSO (ANMPSO) algorithm based on R2 contribution and adaptive method is developed to improve the performance of MOPSO. First, a new global best solutions selection mechanism with R2 contribution is introduced to select leaders with better diversity and convergence. Second, to obtain a uniform distribution of particles, an adaptive method is used to guide the flight of particles. Third, a re-initialization strategy is proposed to prevent particles from trapping into local optima. Empirical studies on a large number (64 in total) of problem instances have demonstrated that ANMPSO performs well in terms of inverted generational distance and hyper-volume metrics. Experimental studies on the practical application have also revealed that ANMPSO could effectively solve problems in the real world.
Entwicklung einer ergonomischen Lagerplatzvergabe in der manuellen Person-zur-Ware Kommissionierung
Authors: Steinebach Tim , Wakula Jurij , Bruder Ralph , Paulke Maximilian 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungIn diesem Beitrag soll eine ergonomische Lagerplatzvergabe für Lager mit Fachbodenregalen entwickelt werden, welche Artikel bestimmten Lagerplätzen entsprechend der benötigten Kommissionierzeit und der körperlichen Belastung optimal zuordnet. Zur Bestimmung der Zeit wird der MTM-UAS Standard genutzt. Da Erkrankungen im unteren Rückenbereich bei Kommissionierenden besonders häufig auftreten, wird als Belastungskenngröße die Druckkraft auf das Wirbelsäulensegment L5-S1 gewählt. Zur Ermittlung dieser Kenngröße werden Kommissionierversuche (n = 11) durchgeführt und eingenommene Körperhaltungen in ein biomechanisches Simulationsprogramm implementiert. Die Zeit- und Belastungskenngrößen werden in einer bikriteriellen Optimierung pareto-effizient gelöst, wobei aufgrund des Zielkonflikts Kompromisslösungen der beiden Zielgrößen besonders attraktiv sind.Praktische Relevanz: In der Kommissionierung ist der Anteil von manuellen Tätigkeiten hoch, sodass Mitarbeitende potenziell hohen körperlichen Belastungen ausgesetzt sind. Planungskonzepte in der Kommissionierung, die ergonomische Kriterien berücksichtigen, sind selten – dieser Ansatz soll entsprechend eine Reduzierung der körperlichen Belastung durch die Lagerplatzvergabe (LPV) ermöglichen. Interessant für praktische Anwender ist, dass die entwickelte LPV unabhängig vom Lagerlayout angewendet werden kann. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Lösungen, wie z. B. Teilautomatisierungen, mechanische Hebehilfen oder Exoskelette, erfordert eine Änderung der LPV zudem kaum Investitionskosten.
Anmerkungen zur Modellierung und Operationalisierung (allgemeindidaktischer) Unterrichtsplanungskompetenz
Authors: Rothland Martin 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungGegenstand des Diskussionsbeitrags ist die im deutschsprachigen Raum prosperierende Forschung zur allgemeindidaktischen Unterrichtsplanungskompetenz. Ausgehend von den Fragen, was allgemeindidaktisch begründet Unterrichtsplanungskompetenz ist, wie sie sich zu den Facetten professioneller Handlungskompetenz von Lehrkräften verhält, wie sie begründet, eigens modelliert und empirisch erfasst wird, kann herausgestellt werden, dass der Diskurs inklusive der vorgeschlagenen Modellierungen und Ansätze der Messung von Unterrichtsplanungskompetenz vielfach von grundlegenden Annahmen geprägt ist, die selbst der empirischen Überprüfung und Absicherung bedürfen. Die diskutierten Modelle und Operationalisierungen allgemeindidaktischer Unterrichtsplanungskompetenz samt einer vorherrschenden Fokussierung auf die Lehrer*innenbildung erzeugen so mitunter mehr offene Fragen als systematisch und differenziert argumentierende theoretische wie empirische Klärungen.
Zum Zusammenhang zwischen der Einstellung der Lehrkraft zu inklusivem Sportunterricht und sozialer Interaktionen von Kindern
Authors: Furrer Vitus , Mumenthaler Fabian , Valkanover Stefan , Eckhart Michael , Nagel Siegfried 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungIm Zentrum des Beitrags stehen zwei Fragen: 1. Unterscheiden sich Kinder mit und ohne kognitive Beeinträchtigung im inklusiven Sportunterricht in ihren sozialen Interaktionen? 2. Besteht dabei ein Zusammenhang mit der Einstellung der Sportlehrkraft gegenüber inklusiver Bildung? Dazu wurden in einer Querschnittsanalyse 1502 Kinder und 84 Lehrkräfte auf Grundschulstufe befragt. Soziale Netzwerkanalysen zeigen, dass Kinder mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf (SPF) im Sportunterricht signifikant weniger soziale Interaktionen erhalten als Kinder ohne SPF, jedoch gleich viele ausgehende Interaktionen aufweisen. Die sozialen Interaktionen hängen jedoch nicht mit der Einstellung der Lehrkraft zusammen. Auf dieser Basis wird die Rolle der Lehrkraft für die sozialen Interaktionen der Kinder diskutiert.
Optimal design of an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system considering generation and load uncertainty: the case of Zanjan city, Iran
Authors: Moghaddam Sasan , Bigdeli Mehdi , Moradlou Majid 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
In this paper, designing a hybrid stand-alone photovoltaic/wind energy system with battery storage (PV/WT/Batt) is presented to minimize the total cost of the hybrid system and considering reliability constraints for Zanjan city in Iran country considering generation and load uncertainties. The total cost includes the cost of the system components and load losses cost and also deficit power probability-hourly interruption probability index, which is defined as the reliability constraint. The optimal size of the system components is found using an improved crow search algorithm based on mutation and crossover operators of the genetic algorithm to prevent premature convergence. The optimal designing of the hybrid system is implemented considering the uncertainty of photovoltaic and wind resources as well as the load demand of the system based on the probability distribution functions of uncertain parameters using Monte Carlo simulation. The simulations are implemented in two deterministic and probabilistic scenarios. In the deterministic scenario, the optimal design of various combinations of the hybrid system is investigated in view of the system cost and deficit power probability probability-hourly interruption probability index based on the improved crow search algorithm with and without the cost of load loss. The results of the deterministic scenario showed that the system cost is increased considering the cost of load loss, but the system load is supplied with higher reliability. Also, the deterministic results cleared the superiority of the improved crow search algorithm compared with conventional crow search algorithm and particle swarm optimization methods. Moreover, the results of the system designing showed that considering the uncertainty, the system cost increases, and the reliability is significantly improved. The results cleared that the system cost in deterministic and probabilistic designing is obtained 1.0108 M$ and 1.210 M$, respectively for load supply equal to 153.87 MWh. So, due to the inherent nature of the uncertainty in the renewable resources power generation as well as continuous load changes, a probabilistic approach of the hybrid system designing is necessary to know the accurate cost and reliability.

Article highlights

Effective performance of the proposed method in system designing with lowest cost and higher reliability.

Achieving to a more reliable hybrid energy system with considering cost of load losses in designing.

Increasing the system the cost and improving the reliability considering uncertainties of generation and load.
Synthesis and characterizations of (Mg, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn)O high-entropy oxides
Authors: Desissa Temesgen Debelo , Meja Matusal , Andoshe Dinsefa , Olu Femi , Gochole Fekadu , Bekele Gebisa , Zelekew Osman Ahmed , Temesgen Tatek , Brehane Belay , Kuffi Kumsa D. , Hunde Tadele 
Published: July 2021

AbstractHigh-temperature structural ceramic materials require stability in terms of thermal and mechanical properties. High entropy oxides (HEOs) are among the emerging novel family of advanced ceramic materials with peculiar functional properties. However, their thermal stabilities and mechanical properties are not well investigated. In this work, HEO systems were synthesized from binary oxides of MgO, CoO, NiO, CuO, and ZnO using solid-state reaction method at high temperature, after obtaining the individual oxides through co-precipitation methods. The phase purity of as-synthesized and sintered samples was characterized using X-ray powder diffraction, while the microstructural investigation was performed using Scanning electron microscopy. Mechanical property of the sintered samples at different sintering times and temperatures was investigated and the sample sintered at a sintering temperature of 1200 °C for 15 h sintering time showed a maximum Vickers hardness of about 16 GPa. This result is comparable with some of the hard ceramic materials, and therefore the materials could be a potential candidate for structural applications.
Metagenomic Analysis Reveals a Possible Association Between Respiratory Infection and Periodontitis
Authors: Liu Zhenwei , Zhang Tao , Wu Keke , Li Zhongshan , Chen Xiaomin , Jiang Shan , Du Lifeng , Lu Saisai , Lin Chongxiang , Wu Jinyu , Wang Xiaobing 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that is characterized by progressive destruction of the periodontium and causes tooth loss in adults. Periodontitis is known to be associated with dysbiosis of the oral microflora, which is often linked to various diseases. However, the complexity of plaque microbial communities of periodontitis, antibiotic resistance, and enhanced virulence make this disease difficult to treat. In this study, using metagenomic shotgun sequencing, we investigated the etiology, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and virulence genes (VirGs) of periodontitis. We revealed a significant shift in the composition of oral microbiota as well as several functional pathways that were represented significantly more abundantly in periodontitis patients than in controls. In addition, we observed several positively selected ARGs and VirGs with the Ka/Ks ratio &gt; 1 by analyzing our data and a previous periodontitis dataset, indicating that ARGs and VirGs in oral microbiota may be subjected to positive selection. Moreover, 5 of 12 positively selected ARGs and VirGs in periodontitis patients were found in the genomes of respiratory tract pathogens. Of note, 91.8% of the background VirGs with at least one non-synonymous single-nucleotide polymorphism for natural selection were also from respiratory tract pathogens. These observations suggest a potential association between periodontitis and respiratory infection at the gene level. Our study enriches the knowledge of pathogens and functional pathways as well as the positive selection of antibiotic resistance and pathogen virulence in periodontitis patients, and provides evidence at the gene level for an association between periodontitis and respiratory infection.
Applying Canine Detection in Support of Collaborative Archaeology
Authors: Grebenkemper John , Morris Adela , Byrd Brian F. , Engbring Laurel 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThis article explores the use of specially trained canines to detect the location of human burials in nonmodern archaeological contexts. It discusses the history of the discipline, training and field methods, the importance of developing a working relationship with descendant communities, project examples, an assessment of canine detection effectiveness, and ways to select a canine detection team. The article highlights how the application of canine detection training and protocols to the archaeological record makes it possible to locate potential precontact Native American burial areas without ground disturbance. In some cases, probable burial areas located by canines can be confidentially mapped to ensure avoidance during upcoming construction projects. For a variety of reasons, many Native American communities have been wary of embracing this new method to locate ancestral burials. Today, however, canine detection is widely accepted by many tribal groups in California to locate ancestral burials that might be impacted by construction. Although additional controlled studies and rigorous field laboratory experiments are needed to understand the range of variation in efficacy fully, available results in both North America and Europe demonstrate that specially trained canines can often accurately locate human burials that are more than a thousand years old to within a few meters.
Fashioning an Imperial Metropolis at the 1896 Berliner Gewerbeausstellung
Authors: Arnold Katherine 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe 1896 Berliner Gewerbeausstellung was a transformative moment for city and nation alike. The exhibition announced Berlin's pre-eminence as a scientific and industrial city and bolstered an emergent German national identity. Including displays of Egypt and Germany's formal colonies also revealed Germany's competence as a colonial power. By illustrating its skill in both aggressive conquest and subtle intervention, city and nation thought themselves capable of competing with European rivals at home and abroad. However, the two visions of colonialism, cloaked in the guise of mass entertainment, have rarely been brought into conversation with one another. This article seeks to discuss this colonial–Oriental dichotomy by focusing on tensions between education and entertainment in display techniques, particularities of racial difference in ethnographic display, the use of advertising, and the insertion of new technologies. Contributing to a deeper understanding of race, empire, and modernity in the German context, the Gewerbeausstellung offers a jumping off point for further comparison to other local, regional, and international exhibitions and an avenue to explore how notions of modernity factored into formal and informal imperial arrangements. Ultimately, it sheds light on how an exhibition helped to fashion a global, imperial city at the turn of the twentieth century.
Carvacryl acetate nanoencapsulated with chitosan/chichá gum exhibits reduced toxicity in mice and decreases the fecal egg count of sheep infected with gastrointestinal nematodes
Authors: André Weibson P. P. , Junior José R. P. , Cavalcante Géssica S. , Ribeiro Wesley L. C. , Araújo-Filho José V. , Morais Selene M. , Oliveira Lorena M. B. , Abreu Flávia O. M. S. , Bevilaqua Claudia M. L. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe nanoencapsulation of biocomposites with anthelmintic action has been proposed as an alternative for improving their efficiency. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of carvacryl acetate nanoencapsulated with biopolymers (nCVA) in the control of sheep gastrointestinal nematodes. CVA was nanoencapsulated with chitosan/chichá gum and characterized in terms of its efficacy of encapsulation (EE), yield and zeta potential. The acute toxicity of nCVA was evaluated in mice. For the fecal egg count reduction test, 40 animals were divided into four groups (n = 10) and orally administered the following treatments: G1, 250 mg kg−1 CVA; G2, 250 mg kg−1 nCVA; G3, chitosan/chichá gum (negative control) and G4, 2.5 mg kg−1 monepantel (positive control). Feces were collected on days 0 and 16 posttreatment to determine the eggs per gram of feces (epg). The EE and yield of nCVA were 72.8 and 57.5%, respectively. The nanoparticles showed a size of 764.5 ± 302.5 nm, and the zeta potential at pH 3.2 was +22.0 mV. nCVA presented a 50% lethal dose (LD50) of 2609 mg kg−1. By 16 days posttreatment, CVA, nCVA and monepantel reduced the epg by 52.9.7, 71.5 and 98.7%, respectively, and the epg of sheep treated with nCVA differed from that of the negative control (P > 0.05) but did not differ from that of sheep treated with CVA. In conclusion, the nanoencapsulation of CVA reduced its toxicity, and nCVA showed anthelmintic activity.
The Harpham Roman Villa in Context: Insights from an Integrated Remote-Sensing Survey on the Yorkshire Wolds
Authors: Maw Eleanor 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThis contribution presents the first overview of an integrated remote-sensing survey undertaken across Harpham Roman Villa, East Yorkshire, and its wider landscape setting. The survey revealed one of the largest Roman courtyard complexes in northern Britain, nestled within an impressive crossroads system that formed part of a multiphase ‘ladder settlement’. The paper considers the impact of the results on both our understanding of this unique landscape and broader methodological approaches to the study of rural settlement in Roman Britain.
Ship detection from coastal surveillance videos via an ensemble Canny-Gaussian-morphology framework
Authors: Chen Xinqiang , Ling Jun , Wang Shengzheng , Yang Yongsheng , Luo Lijuan , Yan Ying 
Published: July 2021

AbstractCoastal surveillance video helps officials to obtain on-site visual information on maritime traffic situations, which benefits building up the maritime transportation detection infrastructure. The previous ship detection methods focused on detecting distant small ships in maritime videos, with less attention paid to the task of ship detection from coastal surveillance video. To address this challenge, a novel framework is proposed to detect ships from coastal maritime images in three typical traffic situations in three consecutive steps. First the Canny detector is introduced to determine the potential ship edges in each maritime frame. Then, the self-adaptive Gaussian descriptor is employed to accurately rule out noisy edges. Finally, the morphology operator is developed to link the detected separated edges to connected ship contours. The model's performance is tested under three typical maritime traffic situations. The experimental results show that the proposed ship detector achieved satisfactory performance (in terms of precision, accuracy and time cost) compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms. The findings of the study offer the potential of providing real-time visual traffic information to maritime regulators, which is crucial for the development of intelligent maritime transportation.
The Healthy Crew, Clean Vessel, and Set Departure Date Triad: Successful Control of Outbreaks of COVID-19 On Board Four Cargo Vessels
Authors: Codreanu Tudor A. , Pingault Nevada , O’Loughlin Edmond , Armstrong Paul K. , Scalley Benjamin 
Published: July 2021

AbstractBackground:A variety of infectious diseases can cause outbreaks on board vessels, with both health and economic effects. Internationally, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks have occurred on numerous cruise and cargo vessels and the containment measures, travel restrictions, and border closures continue to make it increasingly difficult for ship operators world-wide to be granted pratique, effect crew changes, and conduct trade. An effective outbreak management strategy is essential to achieve the outcome triad – healthy crew, clean vessel, and set departure date – while maintaining the safety of the on-shore workers and broader community and minimizing disruption to trade. This report describes the principles of COVID-19 outbreak responses on four cargo vessels, including the successful use of one vessel as a quarantine facility.Methods:Established principles of management and the experiences of COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships elsewhere informed a health-lead, multi-agency, strict 14-day quarantine (Q) regime based on: population density reduction on board; crew segregation; vessel cleaning and sanitation; infection risk zones, access, and control measures; health monitoring; case identification and management; food preparation and delivery; waste management control; communication; and welfare and security.Findings:Sixty-five crew were diagnosed with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (range 2-25; attack rate 10%-81%; 15 asymptomatic). No deaths were recorded, and only one crew was hospitalized for COVID-19-related symptoms but did not require intensive care support. Catering crew were among the cases on three vessels. All non-essential crew (n-EC) and most of the cases were disembarked. During the vessel’s Q period, no further cases were diagnosed on board, and no crew became symptomatic after completion of Q. The outbreak response duration was 15-17 days from initial decision.No serious health issues were reported, no response staff became infected, and only two Q protocol breaches occurred among crew.Interpretation:Despite increasing risk of outbreaks on cargo vessels, maritime trade and crew exchanges must continue. The potential consequences of COVID-19 outbreaks to human life and to trade necessitate a balanced response. The principles described can offer health, financial, operational, and safety advantages.
The automated writing assistance landscape in 2021
Authors: Dale Robert , Viethen Jette 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAutomated writing assistance – a category that encompasses a variety of computer-based tools that help with writing – has been around in one form or another for 60 years, although it’s always been a relatively minor part of the NLP landscape. But the category has been given a substantial boost from recent advances in deep learning. We review some history, look at where things stand today, and consider where things might be going.