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Process Information Modelling (PIM) Concept for On-site Construction Management: Hong Kong Case
Authors: Pan Wen , Ilhan Bahriye , Bock Thomas 
Published: November 2018

When compared to the manufacturing industry, the advances of intelligent and seamless project management approaches lag behind in the construction industry. This is due to the complexity of the construction projects as well as various stakeholders who acquire specific interest of the project. For instance, public building construction has many sub-tasks and numerous systematised working processes such as planning, mobilisation, scheduling, procurement and controlling. The management of the processes of each phase of the project life cycle is of great importance in order to prevent project delay and cost overrun. A particular importance is required if construction robotics is involved since precise process and scheduling information as well as feedback are critical to ensure each task is completed accordingly. This paper proposes a holistic system approach, which focuses on the process-oriented management for on-site construction. To succeed, the Process Information Modelling (PIM) concept is introduced. The main goal of PIM is to integrate Building Information Modelling (BIM) for extensible solutions with a process-based database platform, which allows for smooth data transfer and supports continuous data sharing among all stakeholders. The overall aim is to develop a collaborative way of planning, designing, producing, assembling and managing the entire project life cycle strategy. Digital documentation, simulation and real-time data are produced progressively to facilitate decision-making. A case study applying the PIM concept for the façade painting task by a painting robot for an on-going consultancy project commissioned by the construction industry council (CIC) in Hong Kong is presented. This paper is the revised version of the paper that has been published in the proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2018 (Pan et al., 2018).
Paramètres atomiques de BaAl2O4 et études des solutions solides BaFexAl2˗xO4 et BaGaxAl2˗xO4
Authors: Do Dinh C. , Lewy-Bertaut Erwin Félix 
Published: November 2018

Les paramètres d'oxygène de BaAl₂O₄ hexagonal sont précisés par diffraction neutronique. Le modèle de Wallmark et Westgren est confirmé. Les solutions solides BaGaₓAl₂₋ₓO₄ montrent une variation linéaire des paramètres respectifs entre a₀ = 5,227 ± 0,003 Å ; c₀ = 8,802 ± 0,004 Å pour BaAl₂O₄ (x = 0) et a₀ = 5,336 ; c₀ = 9,024 Å pour BaGa₂O₄ (x = 2). BaFeₓAl₂₋ₓC₄ forme une solution solide du type BaAl₂O₄ avec xmax = 1,8 et les paramètres limites a₀ = 5,402 ; c₀ = 9,050 tandis que pour x > 1,8 les solutions solides appartiennent au type de structure BaFe₂O₄ qui constitue une surstructure de déformation du type BaAl₂O₄.
La demesmaekerite, sélénite hydraté d'uranium, cuivre et plomb
Authors: Cesbron Fabien , Bachet Bernard , Oosterbosch Robert 
Published: November 2018

Triclinique P1 ou P[-1], a = 11,90 ± 0,03, b = 10,02 ± 0,03, c = 5,63 ± 0,02 Å. α = 90° 11', β = 100° 01', γ = 91° 49' (goniomètre), Z = 1. Diagramme de poudre indicé dont les raies principales sont : 5,89 F, 5,42 FF, 3,34 F, 2,97 FFF. Cristaux lamellaires groupés en éventail ou prismatiques allongés suivant [001] et aplatis suivant (100), parfois (010). Pas de clivage distinct, dureté comprise entre 3 et 4, densité calculée : 5,45 g/cm³. Couleur allant du vert bouteille au vert olive clair, biaxe positif avec n'g = 1,910 ± 0,005 et n'p = 1,835 ± 0,005. Une analyse chimique effectuée sur des cristaux exempts d'impuretés a conduit à la formule Pb₂Cu₅(SeO₃)₆(UO₂)₂(OH)₆ 2H₂O. Trouvée dans le gisement cupro˗cobaltifère de Musonoi au Katanga, associée à la cuprosklodowskite, la kasolite, la malachite, la guilleminite, la chalcoménite et une digénite sélénifère. Les échantillons types sont conservés au Laboratoire de Minéralogie et de Cristallographie de la Sorbonne et au Laboratoire de Minéralogie de l'Union Minière du Haut Katanga. Le nom de demesmaekerite est donné en l'honneur de G. Demesmaeker.
A New Method for Calibration of Gain Variation in a Detector System
Authors: Goda Shohei , Matsuo Taro 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Transit spectroscopy of habitable planets orbiting late-type stars requires high relative spectrophotometric accuracy between wavelengths during transit/eclipse observation. The spectrophotometric signal is affected not only by image movement and deformation due to wavefront error but also by electrical variation in the detector system. These time-variation components, coupled to the transit signal, distort the measurements of atmospheric composition in transit spectroscopy. Here we propose a new concept for improvement of spectrophotometric accuracy through the calibration of the time-variation components in the detector system by developing densified pupil spectroscopy that provides multiple spectra of the star–planet system. Owing to a group of pixels exposed by the object light (i.e., science pixels), pixel-to-pixel variations can be smoothed out through an averaging operation; thus, only common time-variation components over the science pixels remain. In addition, considering that the detector plane is optically conjugated to the pupil plane, a pupil mask can completely block astronomical light coming into residual pixels. The common time-variation components are reconstructed with the residual pixels and reduced into a random term. Applying the densified pupil spectrograph with a mid-infrared detector system to a large space cryogenic telescope such as the Origins Space Telescope, we show that the system nearly achieves photon noise–limited performance and detects absorption features through transmission spectroscopy and secondary eclipse of terrestrial planets orbiting M-type stars at 10 pc with 60 transit observations. Thus, the proposed method contributes to the measurement of planetary habitability and biosignatures of the nearby transiting habitable candidates.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia: A Frequent Unrelated Association Complicating Disease Management
Authors: COURY FABIENNE , ROSSAT ARNAUD , TEBIB ALEXANDRE , LETROUBLON MARIE-CLAUDE , GAGNARD ANNE , FANTINO BRUNO , TEBIB JACQUES G. 
Published: November 2018

ObjectiveTo assess the value of the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) in evaluating disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with fibromyalgia (FM). In this situation, because of the weight of the subjective measures included in the DAS28 equation, the patient’s status may be overestimated, leading to inappropriate treatment. We analyze the relationship between RA and FM and discuss whether the association is random or a marker of poor prognosis.MethodsA questionnaire, developed when biologic therapies were introduced, was administered and the results analyzed in a consecutive, female outpatient population including 105 patients with RA, 49 with RA and FM (RAF), and 28 with FM. Psychosocial characteristics, disease presentation, and radiographic joint destruction evaluation were compared in the 3 populations.ResultsThe presentation of RA was the same in patients with RA and RAF, but the 2 populations differed by socioprofessional characteristics, significantly higher disease activity in patients with RAF, and significantly more severe joint destruction in patients with RA. The RAF group was similar to the FM control population in socioprofessional and some physical characteristics. Regression analysis using the DAS28 measures differed significantly in the weight allowed to 28-joint counts for pain and swelling, but the constant factor was higher in patients with RAF.ConclusionDAS28 overestimated objective RA severity in patients who also had FM. The association between RA and FM does not appear to be a marker of worse prognosis, but rather a fortuitous association between the 2 diseases and one that may afford these patients some protection against joint destruction.
Dexamethasone Promotes Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Formation by Articular Chondrocytes
Authors: FAHEY MARK , MITTON ELIZABETH , MUTH EMILY , ROSENTHAL ANN K. 
Published: November 2018

Objective.Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals are commonly found in osteoarthritic joints and correlate with a poor prognosis. Intraarticular corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone (Dxm), are commonly used therapies for osteoarthritis with or without CPPD deposition. Dxm has variable effects in mineralization models. We investigated the effects of Dxm on CPPD crystal formation in a well established tissue culture model.Methods.Porcine articular chondrocytes were incubated with ATP to generate CPPD crystals. Chondrocytes incubated with or without ATP were exposed to 1–100 nM Dxm in the presence of45Ca. Mineralization was measured by45Ca uptake in the cell layer. We also investigated the effect of Dxm on mineralization-regulating enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase, nucleoside triphosphate pyrophosphohydrolase (NTPPPH), and transglutaminase.Results.Dxm significantly increased ATP-induced mineralization by articular chondrocytes. While alkaline phosphatase and NTPPPH activities were unchanged by Dxm, transglutaminase activity increased in a dose-responsive manner. Levels of Factor XIIIA mRNA and protein were increased by Dxm, while type II Tgase protein was unchanged. Transglutaminase inhibitors suppressed Dxminduced increases in CPPD crystal formation.Conclusion.These findings suggest a potential for Dxm to contribute to pathologic mineralization in cartilage and reinforce a central role for the transglutaminase enzymes in CPPD crystal formation.
Hospital Doctors’ Experiences of Caring for Dying Patients
Authors: Gray D , Hood H , Haworth G , Smyth C , Linklater G 
Published: November 2018

Background The aim of this study was to examine, by means of a postal questionnaire, the experience of all grades of doctors caring for patients dying in an acute hospital in Scotland. Method A postal questionnaire was sent to 306 doctors working in inpatient medical and surgical specialties, emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care medicine in an acute hospital. Results There was an overall 41% response rate (127/306). Of responding doctors 55% had cared for 10 or more patients in the previous year. A quarter of respondents had personal experience of bereavement outside of clinical practice within the previous year. A total of 65% of responding doctors agreed that their most memorable patient death had had a strong emotional impact upon them. Responding doctors reported benefit from peer support. There was no association between length of time as a doctor and difficulty rating for talking to patients about death (p-value: 0.203). There was no association between difficulty rating and length of time working as a doctor when talking to relatives about death and dying (p-value: 0.205). We considered the questionnaire responses in relation to Scottish Government policy and initiatives associated with the care of the dying, and the future training and support of doctors caring for this group of patients and their relatives. Conclusion Doctors describe similar experiences in terms of communication difficulties and emotional effects of caring for dying patients irrespective of their length of time working as a doctor.
Staphylococcus Aureus Endocarditis associated with Injecting New Psychoactive Substances
Authors: Joshi SS , Henderson N , Griffith DJ , Henriksen PA , Denvir MA , Macsween KF , Mackintosh CL , Inverarity D 
Published: November 2018

Background Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis (IE) associated with injection of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in Edinburgh from 2014 to 2016 was observed. We compared these infections with a series of S. aureus IE cases in a non-injecting population within Edinburgh. Methods NPS-associated S. aureus IE diagnosed between 1 January 2014 and 31 May 2016 in persons who inject drugs (PWID) were compared with a series of S. aureus IE cases from non-PWID. Results There was a fourfold increase in the annual incidence of S. aureus IE, mainly due to NPS use in PWID. A larger vegetation diameter was seen on echocardiogram in PWID vs non-PWID (median 1.7 cm vs 0.65 cm; p = 0.009) with more embolic complications in PWID (15 PWID vs 1 non-PWID; p = 2.1 x 10-7) but no difference in 90-day mortality (2 PWID vs 4 non-PWID; p = 0.39). Conclusions NPS-associated S. aureus IE correlated with complications, such as deep organ embolic abscesses, that were different from non-PWID S. aureus IE. The alarming increase in incidence resolved with targeted public health and legislative measures.
Improving the Effectiveness of Communication in Hospitals for People with Communication Difficulties: Results of An Online Phase Ii Survey
Authors: McCorkindale G , O'Neill M , Prain I , Waterhouse L 
Published: November 2018

Background In a recent paper a working group set up by the Lay Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) had looked into the problems of patients with severe communication difficulties in hospital (J R Coll Physicians Edinb 2017; 47: 211-3). The present online survey expands on this with the objective of garnering the views of physicians on this matter. Method An invitation aimed at physicians to complete an online survey was made through the recently published paper. The survey was open between September and December 2017. Results There were 83 completed surveys. A total of 69 of the returns were UK based, with the remainder from Asia, Australia, Africa and non-UK Europe and one unidentified location. The majority (44) were consultants, the remainder included those in core medical training, general practice and psychology. A wide range of medical departments were represented in the returns, with the largest returns coming from care of the elderly and acute medical departments. Four key themes were highlighted by responders: time, training, resources and environment. Conclusion Based on these results, the working group have embarked upon the next phase of the project with three main tasks: firstly, to work with the RCPE to disseminate the survey findings to a wider audience; secondly, to collate the detailed suggestions for improvement to be used alongside the survey findings and any subsequent documentation or advice; thirdly, to formulate with the RCPE a strategy to promote good practice in hospitals related to the experiences of patients with severe communication difficulties.
Sleep disorders in patients with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis
Authors: Krajewska-Włodarczyk Magdalena , Owczarczyk-Saczonek Agnieszka , Placek Waldemar 
Published: November 2018

ObjectivesTo assess and measure occurrence of sleep disorders in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and psoriasis (Ps).Material and methodsThe study included 62 patients with psoriatic arthritis and 52 patients with psoriasis. The measurement of sleep quality was conducted using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the evaluation of fatigue by the fatigue subscale of the FACIT-F questionnaire and the patient’s quality of life by the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). The psoriasis severity was determined using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) and the activity of arthritis by the disease activity score of 28 joints (DAS 28). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess the severity of pain.ResultsPoor sleep quality was found in 67.7% of PsA patients, 57.7% in Ps patients and 14.6% within the control group. Sleeping disorders in patients with PsA and Ps were related to worse quality of life and intense fatigue. Methotrexate treatment was not related to sleeping disorders, but an improvement in sleep quality was observed in both PsA and Ps patients who were treated with anti TNF- antibodies (p < 0.001 and p = 0.032 respectively). Following the use of the linear regression model, the following factors worsen the sleep quality in PsA: pain (R2 = 0.462, p < 0.001), tender joint count (R2 = 0.434, p < 0.001), C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration (R2 = 0.391, p < 0.001), patient’s age (R2 = 0.284, p = 0.003) and duration of psoriasis (R2 = 0.166, p = 0.006). In Ps patients the factors were: severity of skin lesions (R2 = 0.329, p < 0.001), duration of psoriasis (R2 = 0.290, p = 0.004) and patient’s age (R2 = 0.282, p = 0.019).ConclusionsPoor sleep quality in patients with PsA or Ps is a common symptom. Sleep disorders are more frequent in patients with PsA than in those with psoriasis.
Comparative analysis of low-Earth orbit (TROPOMI) and geostationary (GeoCARB, GEO-CAPE) satellite instruments for constraining methane emissions on fine regional scales: application to the Southeast US
Authors: Sheng Jian-Xiong , Jacob Daniel J. , Maasakkers Joannes D. , Zhang Yuzhong , Sulprizio Melissa P. 
Published: November 2018

Abstract. We conduct Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs)
to compare the ability of future satellite measurements of atmospheric
methane columns (TROPOMI, GeoCARB, GEO-CAPE) for constraining methane
emissions down to the 25 km scale through inverse analyses. The OSSE uses the
GEOS-Chem chemical transport model (0.25∘×0.3125∘ grid
resolution) in a 1-week simulation for the Southeast US with 216 emission
elements to be optimized through inversion of synthetic satellite
observations. Clouds contaminate 73 %–91 % of the viewing scenes depending on
pixel size. Comparison of GEOS-Chem to Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON) surface-based methane column
observations indicates a model transport error standard deviation of 12 ppb,
larger than the instrument errors when aggregated on the 25 km model grid
scale, and with a temporal error correlation of 6 h. We find that TROPOMI
(7×7 km2 pixels, daily return time) can provide a coarse regional
optimization of methane emissions, comparable to results from an aircraft
campaign (SEAC4RS), and is highly sensitive to cloud cover. The
geostationary instruments can do much better and are less sensitive to cloud
cover, reflecting both their finer pixel resolution and more frequent
observations. The information content from GeoCARB toward constraining
methane emissions increases by 20 %–25 % for each doubling of the GeoCARB
measurement frequency. Temporal error correlation in the transport model
moderates but does not cancel the benefit of more frequent measurements for
geostationary instruments. We find that GeoCARB observing twice a day would
provide 70 % of the information from the nominal GEO-CAPE mission
preformulated by NASA in response to the Decadal Survey of the US National
Research Council.
Introduction to the French GEOTRACES North Atlantic Transect (GA01): GEOVIDE cruise
Authors: Sarthou Géraldine , Lherminier Pascale , Achterberg Eric P. , Alonso-Pérez Fernando , Bucciarelli Eva , Boutorh Julia , Bouvier Vincent , Boyle Edward A. , Branellec Pierre , Carracedo Lidia I. , Casacuberta Nuria , Castrillejo Maxi , Cheize Marie , Contreira Pereira Leonardo , Cossa Daniel , Daniault Nathalie , De Saint-Léger Emmanuel , Dehairs Frank , Deng Feifei , Desprez de Gésincourt Floriane , Devesa Jérémy , Foliot Lorna , Fonseca-Batista Debany , Gallinari Morgane , García-Ibáñez Maribel I. , Gourain Arthur , Grossteffan Emilie , Hamon Michel , Heimbürger Lars Eric , Henderson Gideon M. , Jeandel Catherine , Kermabon Catherine , Lacan François , Le Bot Philippe , Le Goff Manon , Le Roy Emilie , Lefèbvre Alison , Leizour Stéphane , Lemaitre Nolwenn , Masqué Pere , Ménage Olivier , Menzel Barraqueta Jan-Lukas , Mercier Herlé , Perault Fabien , Pérez Fiz F. , Planquette Hélène F. , Planchon Frédéric , Roukaerts Arnout , Sanial Virginie , Sauzède Raphaëlle , Schmechtig Catherine , Shelley Rachel U. , Stewart Gillian , Sutton Jill N. , Tang Yi , Tisnérat-Laborde Nadine , Tonnard Manon , Tréguer Paul , van Beek Pieter , Zurbrick Cheryl M. , Zunino Patricia 
Published: November 2018

Abstract. The GEOVIDE cruise, a collaborative project within the framework of the
international GEOTRACES programme, was conducted along the French-led section
in the North Atlantic Ocean (Section GA01), between 15 May and 30 June 2014.
In this special issue (https://www.biogeosciences.net/special_issue900.html), results from GEOVIDE, including physical oceanography
and trace element and isotope cyclings, are presented among 18 articles. Here, the scientific context, project objectives, and scientific
strategy of GEOVIDE are provided, along with an overview of the main results
from the articles published in the special issue.
Spatially distributed water-balance and meteorological data from the Wolverton catchment, Sequoia National Park, California
Authors: Bales Roger C. , Stacy Erin M. , Meng Xiande , Conklin Martha H. , Kirchner Peter B. , Zheng Zeshi 
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Accurate water-balance measurements in the seasonal,
snow-dominated Sierra Nevada are important for forest and downstream water
management. However, few sites in the southern Sierra offer detailed records
of the spatial and temporal patterns of snowpack and soil-water storage and
the fluxes affecting them, i.e., precipitation as rain and snow, snowmelt,
evapotranspiration, and runoff. To explore these stores and fluxes we
instrumented the Wolverton basin (2180–2750 m) in Sequoia National Park
with distributed, continuous sensors. This 2006–2016 record of snow depth,
soil moisture and soil temperature, and meteorological data quantifies the
hydrologic inputs and storage in a mostly undeveloped catchment. Clustered
sensors record lateral differences with regards to aspect and canopy cover at
approximately 2250 and 2625 m in elevation, where two meteorological
stations are installed. Meteorological stations record air temperature,
relative humidity, radiation, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and
snow depth. Data are available at hourly intervals by water year
(1 October–30 September) in non-proprietary formats from online data
repositories (https://doi.org/10.6071/M3S94T).