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Object-Based Classification to Evaluate LULC Changes and Socio-Economic Mobility with Google Earth Engine: A Case Study of Rajarhat-New Town Agglomeration, Kolkata, India
Authors: Acharyya Rituparna , Majumder Arijit , Pramanick Niloy , Mukhopadhyay Anirban , Pramanik Malay , Dhungana Ganesh 
Published: June 2024

Rajarhat-New Town lies north of the East Calcutta Wetlands, a Ramsar site, and a natural sewage treatment plant for the Kolkata metropolitan area. However, the rapid growth of residential, commercial, and industrial developments has induced land use land cover (LULC) change that dramatically affects the inhabitants and the environment. Therefore, to identify development pathways, this study aims to measure land-use adjustments and land cover impacts on the socio-economic mobility of Rajarhat-Newtown. The earth observation data from 1991 to 2021 has been analysed to quantify the pattern of LULC changes using an Object-Oriented (OO) classification approach, integrated with the flexible cloud framework in the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform to analyse the LULC. The final classification approach is adopted by combining the machine learning (ML) algorithms of Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF). Principal Components Analysis (PCA) has been applied to the significant "Grey-Level Co-occurrence Matrix" (GLCM) indices to synthesise the textual data needed for the OO categorisation within a single band. From the results, negative changes have been identified for almost all the features concerning the base year of 1991. Furthermore, a time series analysis has been undertaken to monitor the spatial LULC changes between 1991 and 2021 at 10-year intervals over the region. Aside from that, special attention is being put on converting agricultural land to built-up areas, supporting the socio-economic transition of the study area's population. Based on the changing LULC pattern from 1991 to 2021, a prediction of LULC for 2031 has been executed for the study area. Conclusively, identifying LULC changes and their pathways has beneficial and detrimental impacts on the region's society, economy, and environmental sustainability.
Detection of vegetation indices of grape plantations as one of the tools for monitoring the condition of vineyards
Authors: Orlov V. A. , Lukyanov A. A. 
Published: June 2024

Relevance. Vegetation indices (VI) indices allow one to correlate the estimated signs of growth vigor of a grape plant with productivity values in different periods of phenophases. Grapes respond especially subtly to conditions of weather and climate changes and abnormal weather manifestations. For monitoring vineyards, NDVI is the most effective. The use of Sentinel-2 satellite data in monitoring vineyards has shown high efficiency throughout the entire growing season, and in many countries research is underway on the use of VI to assess the development and productivity of vineyards.The aim of the work is to find the optimal formula for calculating the productivity of a grape plant based on the values of NDVI.Methods. Stationary field experience of agrobiological characteristics of grape plantations, processing of digital images of spectral channels of the Sentinel-2 satellite platform. Digital image processing and calculation of NDVI VI were carried out in the GIS SNAP Desktop.Results. Based on the VI values, the phenological periods of the grape planting were determined to calculate the predicted yield. The presence of a close relationship between vegetation indices, crown density and yield makes it possible to determine the strength of development of grape plants during phenological periods using multispectral satellite images. The developed method for assessing the predicted yield based on the NDVI VI of a grape plant in the phenophases of flowering and growth allows one to calculate the predicted yield with high accuracy in relation to the actual one.
Genetic characteristics of producing bulls of the Kholmogorsky breed, depending on their linear affiliation and the level of Holstein
Authors: Nikolaev S. V. , Yaluga V. L. 
Published: June 2024

Relevance. Genetic analysis using STR markers makes it possible to effectively use various techniques to control the breeding process in a population.Methods. The material for DNA research was the deep-frozen sperm of 103 bulls-producers of the Kholmogorsky breed, with different blood levels of Holstein cattle belonging to five main genealogical lines. Molecular genetic studies were conducted in the laboratory of DNA technologies at VNIIPlem.Results. The animals of the VBA (I = 1,557) and Nl (I = 1,556) lines had the maximum genetic diversity, and the Chl lines had the lowest (the indicator is lower by 0.229 (р ≤ 0.05) relative to VBA). A pronounced discrepancy between the observed and expected heterozygosity towards heterozygote deficiency was found among animals of the VBA line (F = 0.173), which is higher by 0.220–0262 relative to RS and Chl (р ≤ 0.01–0.001). The bulls of the Chl and RS lines have an equilibrium shift towards an excess of heterozygosity (F = -0.111 and F = -0.054 respectively). The most related lines are Nl and VBA (DN = 0.097), as well as Nl and Lm (DN = 0.101), and the least VBA and Chl (DN = 0.247), as well as VBA and RS (DN = 0.218). When differentiating the samples by the level of Holstein, it was found that the greatest genetic diversity was characterized by bulls with a blood density of 25–49% (1,633), and the minimum was animals with a degree of Holstein above 74% (which is lower by 0.299–0.334 relative to other samples, р ≤ 0.05–0.01). With an increase in the degree of Holstein, an increase in the level of genetic inbred was observed (in crossbreeds with a bloodline above 74%, the indicator was 0.142–0.229 more (р ≤ 0.05–0.001) compared with other samples).
The effective significance of different options for harvesting fermented feed
Authors: Sheida E. V. , Kvan O. V. , Grechkina V. V. , Sechnev Yu. A. , Kharlamov A. V. 
Published: June 2024

Relevance. The production of fermented feed is associated with the need to change and improve the digestibility of nutrients in both ruminants and other animals. The use of the fermentation process significantly affects the level of pathogenic microorganisms in the feed. In recent years, much attention has been paid to the development of bacterial starter cultures that regulate microbiological processes during silage.The aim of the study was to study the nutritional changes of fermented feed (silage) using bacterial starter cultures «Silostan» and probiotic drug «Lactobifadol forte».Metods. Research objects: «Silostan» – a feed additive for silage of vegetable raw materials; probiotic, which is used to restore microflora and digestion in animals, «Lactobifadol forte» for cattle.Results. The preparation of corn silage with the introduction of a complex bacterial starter culture «Silostan» and «Lactobifadol forte» contributes to the better preservation of dry matter and nutrients in the feed product. The use of corn silage with the introduction of starter cultures, compared with self-preservation in the diet of cattle, increases the adhesion of rumen microorganisms to feed particles and, as a result, will lead to better digestibility of feed nutrients and increase nutrient availability and productivity.
International Journal of Role-playing Issue 15 -- Table of Contents
Authors: Bowman Sarah Lynne , White William J. , Torner Evan 
Published: June 2024

Sarah Lynne Bowman, William J. White, Evan Torner -- "Editorial: The Increasing Specificity and Maturity of Role-playing Game Studies"
Kjell Hedgard Hugaas -- “Bleed and Identity: A Conceptual Model of Bleed and How Bleed-out from Role-playing Games Can Affect a Player’s Sense of Self”
Orla Walsh and Conor Linehan -- “Roll for Insight: Understanding How the Experience of Playing Dungeons & Dragons Impacts the Mental Health of a Frequent Player”
Emry Sottile -- “‘It Might Have a Little to Do with Wish Fulfillment’: The Life-Giving Force of Queer Performance in TTRPG Spaces”
Kerttu Lehto -- “Nordic Larp as a Method in Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Work: Case SÄRÖT”
Lennart Bartenstein -- “Live Action Role-playing (Larp) in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy: A Case Study”
Maryanne Cullinan -- “Surveying the Perspectives of Middle and High School Educators Who Use Role-playing Games as Pedagogy”
Mátyás Hartyándi and Gijs van Bilsen -- “Playing With Leadership: A Multiple-Case Study of Leadership Development Larps”
Jeremy Riel and Rob Monahan -- “Learning from Ludemes: An Inventory of Common Player Actions within Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) to Inform Principled Design of Game-Based Learning Experiences”
ASEAN–China Free Trade Agreement: Ekonomi Politik di Indonesia
Authors: Muhammad Fhareza Deri  
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada dinamika ekonomi politik ASEAN–China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) di Indonesia, mengingat perdebatan seputar perjanjian tersebut telah memicu perubahan signifikan dalam kebijakan perdagangan negara. ACFTA, yang mulai mengurangi tarif pada 2005, telah menjadi salah satu perjanjian perdagangan regional terpenting. Penelitian ini menjelaskan dampak ACFTA menggunakan metode simulasi kesetimbangan parsial sederhana dan model gravitasi, berlandaskan pada data perdagangan tahun 2010-2022.

Penelitian ini menggunakan simulasi kesetimbangan parsial sederhana berlandaskan pada struktur minimal dan asumsi tertentu, mirip dengan model SMART yang digunakan oleh UNCTAD dan World Bank. Metode ini mempertimbangkan pemotongan tarif preferensial, penciptaan perdagangan, dan pengalihan perdagangan. Analisis dilakukan secara detail berdasarkan klasifikasi komoditas Harmonized System (HS) enam digit, dengan asumsi bahwa ada substitusi tidak sempurna di antara impor suatu komoditas tertentu dari berbagai negara sumber. Temuan kuantitatif menunjukkan bahwa pemotongan tarif ACFTA berdampak pada penurunan rata-rata tarif impor di Indonesia dari 25% menjadi 19%, dan di Cina dari 44% menjadi 41%. Dampak ACFTA terhadap arus perdagangan Indonesia mencakup peningkatan impor dari Cina dan perubahan bersih dalam neraca perdagangan. Analisis lebih lanjut menyediakan dasar untuk memperkirakan perubahan pendapatan bea cukai dan efek neto terhadap kesejahteraan ekonomi nasional.
The impact of sphygmomanometer placement and cuff placement on blood pressure measurements
Authors: Zhu Xiao-Yong , Zhang Pu-Hua , Huang Wen-Yin , Huang Wan , Tang Xin-Hu , Yu Hua , Wang Su-Nan 
Published: June 2024

BackgroundHypertension is the most significant global risk factor for mortality and morbidity, making standardized blood pressure measurement crucial.ObjectivesTo investigate whether the location of blood pressure monitors and the positioning of cuffs yield differing results in blood pressure measurements.MethodsPatients admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang College between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023 were enrolled in this study and randomly allocated into four groups. These groups were defined based on the positioning of monitoring equipment as follows: varied placements of cuffs on automatic blood pressure monitors, different heights for mercury column blood pressure monitors, varied heights for automatic blood pressure monitors, and different orientations for the cuff airbag tubes on electrocardiogram monitors. Blood pressure was measured and recorded for each group, followed by an analysis of the variations in readings across the different setups.ResultsIn the first cohort of 763 individuals, mean systolic blood pressure measured at the standard upper arm site was 128.8 ± 10.5 mmHg, compared to 125.3 ± 10.4 mmHg at the elbow fossa. The corresponding diastolic pressures were 79.2 ± 10.7 and 75.0 ± 10.6 mmHg, respectively. The difference in systolic pressure between these positions was significant at 3.48 ± 3.22 mmHg (t₁ = 29.91, p₁ &lt; 0.001) and for diastolic pressure at 4.23 ± 1.31 mmHg (t₂ = 88.98, p₂ &lt; 0.001). For the subsequent groups, involving 253, 312, and 225 individuals, respectively, blood pressure measurements were analyzed and compared across different methods within each group. All p-values exceeded 0.05, indicating no statistically significant differences.ConclusionsBlood pressure values measured at the elbow fossa position using an upper arm-type automatic sphygmomanometer were found to be lower than those measured at the upper arm position, with a difference of 3.48 mmHg for systolic and 4.23 mmHg for diastolic pressures. It is therefore essential to position the cuff correctly, specifically 2–3 cm above the elbow fossa, when utilizing an upper arm-type automatic sphygmomanometer for blood pressure monitoring. Conversely, the placement of the mercury column sphygmomanometer and the automated sphygmomanometer at varying heights had no significant effect on blood pressure readings. Similarly, the orientation of the electrocardiogram's cuffed balloon tube, whether facing upward or downward, did not influence blood pressure measurement outcomes.
The effects of a Virtual Fracture Care review protocol on secondary healthcare utilization in trauma patients requiring semi-acute surgery: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Willinge G. J. A. , Spierings J. F. , Geerdink T. H. , Twigt B. A. , Goslings J. C. , van Veen R. N. 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe demand for trauma care in the Netherlands is increasing due to a rising incidence of injuries. To provide adequate trauma care amidst this increasing pressure, a Virtual Fracture Care (VFC) review protocol was introduced for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries to the extremities (MIE). This study aimed to assess the influence of the Dutch VFC review protocol on secondary healthcare utilization (i.e., follow-up appointments and imaging) in adult trauma patients (aged ≥18 years) who underwent semi-acute surgery (2–14 days after initial presentation) for MIE, compared to traditional workflows. We hypothesized utilization of VFC review would lead to reduced secondary healthcare utilization.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study assessed the influence of VFC review on secondary healthcare utilization in adult trauma patients (aged ≥18 years) who underwent semi-acute surgery for a MIE. Patients treated before VFC review and the COVID-19 pandemic, from 1st of July 2018 to 31st of December 2019, formed a pre-VFC group. Patients treated after VFC review implementation from January 1st 2021 to June 30th 2022, partially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic (including distancing measures), formed a VFC group. Outcomes were follow-up appointments, radiographic imaging, time to surgery, emergency department reattendances, and complications. The study was approved by the local ethical research committee approved this study (WO 23.073).ResultsIn total, 2,682 patients were included, consisting of 1,277 pre-VFC patients, and 1,405 VFC patients. Following VFC review, the total number of follow-up appointments reduced by 21% and a shift from face-to-face towards telephone consultations occurred with 19% of follow-up appointments performed by telephone in the VFC group vs. 4% in the pre-VFC group. Additionally, VFC review resulted in a 7% reduction of radiographs, improved time scheduling of surgery, and a 56% reduction of emergency department reattendances. Registered complication rates remained similar.ConclusionThe utilization of VFC review for management of adult patients with a MIE requiring semi-acute surgery improves efficiency compared to traditional workflows. It results in a 21% follow-up appointment reduction, a shift from face-to-face to remote delivery of care, fewer radiographs, improved time scheduling of surgery, and reduces emergency department reattendances by 56%.
Energy expenditure estimation during activities of daily living in middle-aged and older adults using an accelerometer integrated into a hearing aid
Authors: Stutz Jan , Eichenberger Philipp A. , Stumpf Nina , Knobel Samuel E. J. , Herbert Nicholas C. , Hirzel Isabel , Huber Sacha , Oetiker Chiara , Urry Emily , Lambercy Olivier , Spengler Christina M. 
Published: June 2024

BackgroundAccelerometers were traditionally worn on the hip to estimate energy expenditure (EE) during physical activity but are increasingly replaced by products worn on the wrist to enhance wear compliance, despite potential compromises in EE estimation accuracy. In the older population, where the prevalence of hearing loss is higher, a new, integrated option may arise. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the accuracy and precision of EE estimates using an accelerometer integrated into a hearing aid and compare its performance with sensors simultaneously worn on the wrist and hip.MethodsSixty middle-aged to older adults (average age 64.0 ± 8.0 years, 48% female) participated. They performed a 20-min resting energy expenditure measurement (after overnight fast) followed by a standardized breakfast and 13 different activities of daily living, 12 of them were individually selected from a set of 35 activities, ranging from sedentary and low intensity to more dynamic and physically demanding activities. Using indirect calorimetry as a reference for the metabolic equivalent of task (MET), we compared the EE estimations made using a hearing aid integrated device (Audéo) against those of a research device worn on the hip (ZurichMove) and consumer devices positioned on the wrist (Garmin and Fitbit). Class-estimated and class-known models were used to evaluate the accuracy and precision of EE estimates via Bland-Altman analyses.ResultsThe findings reveal a mean bias and 95% limit of agreement for Audéo (class-estimated model) of −0.23 ± 3.33 METs, indicating a slight advantage over wrist-worn consumer devices (Garmin: −0.64 ± 3.53 METs and Fitbit: −0.67 ± 3.40 METs). Class-know models reveal a comparable performance between Audéo (−0.21 ± 2.51 METs) and ZurichMove (−0.13 ± 2.49 METs). Sub-analyses show substantial variability in accuracy for different activities and good accuracy when activities are averaged over a typical day's usage of 10 h (+61 ± 302 kcal).DiscussionThis study shows the potential of hearing aid-integrated accelerometers in accurately estimating EE across a wide range of activities in the target demographic, while also highlighting the necessity for ongoing optimization efforts considering precision limitations observed across both consumer and research devices.
Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the picture exchange communication system (PECS): a systematic review
Authors: Paris Andreas , Denne Louise D. , Grindle Corinna F. , May Richard , Apanasionok Magdalena M. , Hastings Richard P. 
Published: June 2024

Background and aimsAlthough there are several published systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) protocol, no previous review has focused on factors affecting its implementation. The present review attempted to identify potential barriers and facilitators in implementing PECS, as well as examining authors’ and stakeholders’ views and experiences in terms of implementation.Methods and proceduresA total of 49 studies were identified through a systematic review search process and were included in the data extraction phase. A Content Analysis of previous researchers’ comments was also carried out.Outcome and resultsDuring the data extraction and synthesis phase, it became evident that important features of PECS interventions are not systematically reported in published literature. Thus, our primary research question remained partially unanswered. A Content Analysis of previous researchers’ comments revealed four potential implementation factors, including Contextual &amp; Environmental Factors, PECS Training/Consultation, Supervision and Implementation Fidelity and Adherence to the Protocol.Conclusions and implicationsThe identification of potential barriers or facilitators affecting the implementation of PECS is not currently possible. The present review’s identified implementation factors were extracted from qualitative analysis of previous researchers’ anecdotal remarks or from the social validity measures. Implications in terms of previous PECS literature findings are discussed.Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018099767.
Assessing causal associations of blood counts and biochemical indicators with pulmonary arterial hypertension: a Mendelian randomization study and results from national health and nutrition examination survey 2003–2018
Authors: Liu Zhekang , Fu Qingan , Yu Qingyun , Ma Xiaowei , Yang Renqiang 
Published: June 2024

BackgroundBlood counts and biochemical markers are among the most common tests performed in hospitals and most readily accepted by patients, and are widely regarded as reliable biomarkers in the literature. The aim of this study was to assess the causal relationship between blood counts, biochemical indicators and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).MethodsA two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed to assess the causal relationship between blood counts and biochemical indicators with PAH. The genome-wide association study (GWAS) for blood counts and biochemical indicators were obtained from the UK Biobank (UKBB), while the GWAS for PAH were sourced from the FinnGen Biobank. Inverse variance weighting (IVW) was used as the primary analysis method, supplemented by three sensitivity analyses to assess the robustness of the results. And we conducted an observational study using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2018 to verify the relationship.ResultsThe MR analysis primarily using the IVW method revealed genetic variants of platelet count (OR=2.51, 95% CI 1.56-4.22, P&lt;0.001), platelet crit(OR=1.87, 95% CI1.17-7.65, P=0.022), direct bilirubin (DBIL)(OR=1.71, 95%CI 1.18-2.47,P=0.004), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)(OR=0.51, 95% CI 0.27-0.96, P=0.038), Lipoprotein A (Lp(a))(OR=0.66, 95% CI 0.45-0.98, P=0.037) and total bilirubin (TBIL)(OR=0.51, 95% CI 0.27-0.96, P=0.038) were significantly associated with PAH. In NHANES, multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between platelet count and volume and the risk of PAH, and a significant negative correlation between total bilirubin and PAH.ConclusionOur study reveals a causal relationship between blood counts, biochemical indicators and pulmonary arterial hypertension. These findings offer novel insights into the etiology and pathological mechanisms of PAH, and emphasizes the important value of these markers as potential targets for the prevention and treatment of PAH.
Estimation of biomass in various components of Pinus koraiensis based on Bayesian methods
Authors: Liu Hui , Dong Xibin , Zhang Ying , Qu Hangfeng , Ren Yunze , Zhang Baoshan , Gao Tong 
Published: June 2024

IntroductionPinus koraiensis is a dominant tree species in northeastern China. Estimating its biomass is required for forest carbon stock monitoring and accounting.MethodsThis study investigates biomass estimation methods for P. koraiensis components. A Bayesian approach was used to synthesize the parameter distributions of 298 biomass models as prior information to estimate the trunk, branch, leaf, and root biomass of P. koraiensis. The results were compared with non-informative prior and the minimum least squares (MLS).ResultsThe results indicated that the Bayesian approach outperformed the other methods regarding model fit and prediction error. In addition, the responses of different components to tree height varied. The models of trunk and root biomass exhibited a smaller response to tree height, whereas those of branches and leaves showed a larger response to tree height. The model parameters yield precise estimations.DiscussionIn sum, this study highlights the potential of the Bayesian methods in estimating P. koraiensis biomass and proposes further enhancements to improve estimation accuracy.