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A comparative analysis of international guidelines for green infrastructure performance assessment
Authors: Roghani Bardia , Bahrami Mahdi , Tscheikner-Gratl Franz , Cherqui Frédéric , Muthanna Tone Merete , Rokstad Marius Møller 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Natural or semi-natural elements, referred to by various terms such as green infrastructure (GI), are increasingly adopted as a win-win solution to develop water-wise, climate-resilient, and sustainable societies. Accordingly, a comprehensive performance assessment of GIs is necessary for their management, making them more appealing to multiple sectors, and improving funding prospects. Several guidelines proposing performance and impact indicators have been developed worldwide recently. To evaluate their applicability, this study critically examines some of the most well-known of them from various parts of the world that deal with the evaluation of different functional aspects of GIs. Findings show considerable differences. The European guideline is the most comprehensive one considering the number of addressed performance indicators. In contrast, the Chinese standard mostly focuses on water quality/quantity performance. Moreover, the degree of quality of the guidelines is evaluated using a thorough set of quality measures that consists of 19 criteria. By addressing 12 out of the 19 quality criteria, the European and state of New South Wales standards encompassed more guideline compilation requirements than the others. However, the way in which assessed performance indicators should be interpreted is one instance where a gap in the present standards is believed to be especially significant.
Research on bubbles and dissolved oxygen transfer in floating vegetated channels
Authors: Zhao Yufeng , Sun Guojin , Bai Yu 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

With river water quality deterioration in recent years, an increasing number of river water quality control studies have been conducted. Among relevant methods, aeration and vegetation planting are effective techniques. The combination of aeration and vegetation can improve the purification effect on the water quality. Based on flume experiments, the mass transfer coefficient of dissolved oxygen in rivers with floating vegetation patches of different diameters under hydrodynamics was studied. Large-diameter floating vegetation can effectively reduce the breaking of bubbles and increase the mass transfer coefficient of dissolved oxygen in rivers. According to mechanism analysis, a model of the oxygen mass transfer coefficient in floating vegetated channels was proposed, and a favorable simulation effect was obtained. This type of research could provide a theoretical basis for selecting and arranging vegetation in aeration floating vegetated channels.
Impact of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) interventions on diarrhoeal infections among children in the tribal regions of Palghar: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Jeyakumar Angeline , Giri Bibek Raj , Godbharle Swapnil 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT
This study tested the effect of a 4-week Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) intervention on diarrhoeal infections in children, and knowledge, awareness, practices (KAP) in the six tribal villages of Palghar. We performed a quasi-experimental study in N = 180 households among mothers with children under-five registered in the anganwadi centers. Households received either WaSH kits (control arm n = 90) or kits combined with education (intervention arm n = 90). We estimated the effect of this 4-week intervention by comparing the groups post-intervention for change in KAP and diarrhoea infection. The average overall KAP score of the intervention group increased significantly from 8.54 ± 1.65 to 11.89 ± 1.60 (p &lt; 0.001), between pre-intervention (t0) and 4 weeks after intervention (t2). In the control group, the change in average overall KAP score was not statistically significant (8.39 ± 1.72 to 8.74 ± 1.76 (p = 0.764)), between the t0 and t2 assessments. Diarrhoeal infection was reduced by 6% in the intervention compared to 2% in the control group. These findings support that a combination of short- and long-term strategies was more effective in reducing diarrhoea among tribal children than standalone approaches.
A review on progresses in reactive dye-containing wastewater treatment
Authors: Kamati Salmi Ndapandula , Yan Jia , Fan Jianwei 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

The printing and dyeing industry globally faces a critical challenge with wastewater generation and disposal, posing significant risks to public health and the environment due to hazardous reactive dyes. Various physical, chemical, and biological processes are used for treating this wastewater. While chemical treatments effectively address dye-related issues, proper disposal of resulting chemical waste remains problematic. Physical treatments struggle with complex chemical compounds, and biological processes using microorganisms show promise but are heavily influenced by operating conditions. Single treatments have limitations, thus necessitating the exploration of hybrid techniques. Among chemical techniques, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are promising due to their simplicity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, but further research is needed. The review analyzes pollutants at each stage of the industry, addressing the environmental impact of reactive dyes and highlighting treatment methods, their advantages, and disadvantages. Research into hybrid techniques and sustained exploration of AOPs are crucial steps toward sustainable solutions in managing wastewater challenges in the industry.
Water infrastructure sustainability challenge in Nigeria: A detailed examination of infrastructure failures and potential solutions
Authors: Adeoti Oluwagbemi Samuel , Kandasamy Jaya , Vigneswaran Saravanamuthu 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 – universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water – is a critical global challenge. This study contributes to this aim by analyzing the functionality and sustainability of rural water boreholes in Nigeria. It employs GIS mapping, Spearman's rho correlation analysis, and interviews across 1,696 communities to investigate borehole failure dynamics, the impact of multidimensional poverty index (MPI) on water access, technical failure causes, and the influence of ownership on functionality. Findings show that while 49.8% of communities lack improved water sources, 25.5 benefit from functional boreholes, and 24.5 grapple with failures. This study reveals a complex relationship between MPI and water access, with community ownership associated with better functionality. Consequently, the study proposes holistic strategies, emphasizing community mapping and smart infrastructure, to enhance water system sustainability. Although the study is centered in Nigeria, its insights are applicable to regions with similar socio-economic conditions, contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable water access in alignment with SDG 6.1.
The impact of new technologies in marketing towards the factors of stress and opportunities
Authors: Kalvikarasi T. 
Published: June 2024

2020 was the year of Revolutionary adoption in the context of technology, as the world begins to reopen in 2021,it is too early to predict how many of these technologies will continue to reign marketers, Now-a-days the impact of New Technologies towards various factors such as Digital Marketing, Digital devices, Tension and Opportunities. Recently, by using smartphones and Computers various apps should be present for buying and selling of various products and services. By using these apps Continously in our daily life it may cause tensions to us physically and mentally and it leads to some problems in our health conditions. On the another hand of Opportunities which are present in the New Technologies of Marketing which creates the platforms for New products and services, For example, Healthcare, Entertainment, Shopping and Financial investing. This study explores the conceptual Relationship between various factors of Digital Marketing, Digital devices, tension and opportunities in the New Technology of marketing. Nobody can tell what the Future of Marketing would look like with complete accuracy. But experts can provide their Perspective and forecasts some of the opportunities rather than Tensions that might be accessible in the Coming years. However, make sure there’s plenty of rooms in your marketing plan to adopt and adjust.
Agreement Between Apple Watch and Actical Step Counts in a Community Setting: Cross-Sectional Investigation From the Framingham Heart Study
Authors: Spartano Nicole L , Zhang Yuankai , Liu Chunyu , Chernofsky Ariel , Lin Honghuang , Trinquart Ludovic , Borrelli Belinda , Pathiravasan Chathurangi H , Kheterpal Vik , Nowak Christopher , Vasan Ramachandran S , Benjamin Emelia J , McManus David D , Murabito Joanne M 
Published: June 2024

Background
Step counting is comparable among many research-grade and consumer-grade accelerometers in laboratory settings.

Objective
The purpose of this study was to compare the agreement between Actical and Apple Watch step-counting in a community setting.

Methods
Among Third Generation Framingham Heart Study participants (N=3486), we examined the agreement of step-counting between those who wore a consumer-grade accelerometer (Apple Watch Series 0) and a research-grade accelerometer (Actical) on the same days. Secondarily, we examined the agreement during each hour when both devices were worn to account for differences in wear time between devices.

Results
We studied 523 participants (n=3223 person-days, mean age 51.7, SD 8.9 years; women: n=298, 57.0%). Between devices, we observed modest correlation (intraclass correlation [ICC] 0.56, 95% CI 0.54-0.59), poor continuous agreement (29.7%, n=957 of days having steps counts with ≤15% difference), a mean difference of 499 steps per day higher count by Actical, and wide limits of agreement, roughly ±9000 steps per day. However, devices showed stronger agreement in identifying who meets various steps per day thresholds (eg, at 8000 steps per day, kappa coefficient=0.49), for which devices were concordant for 74.8% (n=391) of participants. In secondary analyses, in the hours during which both devices were worn (n=456 participants, n=18,760 person-hours), the correlation was much stronger (ICC 0.86, 95% CI 0.85-0.86), but continuous agreement remained poor (27.3%, n=5115 of hours having step counts with ≤15% difference) between devices and was slightly worse for those with mobility limitations or obesity.

Conclusions
Our investigation suggests poor overall agreement between steps counted by the Actical device and those counted by the Apple Watch device, with stronger agreement in discriminating who meets certain step thresholds. The impact of these challenges may be minimized if accelerometers are used by individuals to determine whether they are meeting physical activity guidelines or tracking step counts. It is also possible that some of the limitations of these older accelerometers may be improved in newer devices.
Impact of Facilitation on Cognitive Flow in a Novel Diabetes Management Rehearsal Game for Health Professions Education: Mixed Methods, Open-Label, Superiority Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Tan Jun Wen , Tan Gabriel , Lian Xia , Chong Darren Kai Siang , Rajalingam Preman , Dalan Rinkoo , Mogali Sreenivasulu Reddy 
Published: June 2024

Background
Though the prevalence of diabetes is set to increase, most serious game solutions typically target patient self-management and education. Few games target health care professions education, and even fewer consider the factors that may increase their efficacies. The impact of facilitation, a prominent feature of health professions education, is examined in the context of a rehearsal-based diabetes management serious game.

Objective
In this mixed methods, open-label, superiority randomized controlled trial, we compare student performance, attitudes, and perceptions of a rehearsal-based diabetes management game for health care professionals.

Methods
Student participants were randomized into 2 groups to play a diabetes management game. The control group played the game alone, and the intervention group played the same game alongside a facilitator tasked to moderate overall challenge levels and address queries. Both groups were administered the Flow Short Scale, a 13-item measure rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (“not at all”) to 7 (“very much”) immediately after the game. Students were then invited to voluntary focus group discussions to elicit their attitudes and perceptions of the game. Findings were subject to between-group comparisons and inductive thematic analysis respectively.

Results
A total of 48 (26 control, 22 intervention) clinical-year undergraduates from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore participated in this study, with 18 continuing to the focus group discussions. Flow Short Scale results indicated the superiority of the intervention group for overall flow (t46=–2.17, P=.04) and the absorption subdomain (t46=–2.6, P=.01). Qualitative results indicated students viewed facilitation as helpful and appropriate, and were able to identify improvable elements of the game’s theoretical foundations and overall design.

Conclusions
While serious games are efficacious means of rehearsing previously learned knowledge, facilitation allows for their efficiency to be greatly increased. Such increases are likely crucial in the coming years with the increased digitization of health care professions education and the prevalence of diabetes.

Trial Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05637749; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05637749
Modeling and Simulation of Hydraulic Proportional Control Valves with Different Types of Controllers
Authors: Rashid Sarah M. , Yahya Salloom Maher , Jemily Nor Haniza Bakhtiar , H. Ab- Samat 
Published: June 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تصميم وتطويرمنصة ذاتية التوازن. تستخدم في العديد من التطبيقات الصناعية التي تحتاج الى استواء سطح المنصة لضمان عملها بكفاءة عالية. تم تصميم وتنفيذ منصة تتكون من اسطوانتين هيدروليكية يتم التحكم بهما بواسطة صمامين سيطرة هيدروليكية تناسبية. يتضمن تصميم النظام الهيدروليكي الافتراضي تحليل النظام واشتقاقه. وبعد ذلك، تم تقييم أداء النظام من خلال تحديد النهج الأمثل للحصول على البيانات kp وki و kd. من خلال استخدام محاكاة MATLAB ، تم إجراء فحص لتحسين وحدة التحكم PID للخوارزمية الجينية (GA) الحالية وخوارزمية تحسين سرب الجسيمات (PSO). تشير النتائج إلى أن خوارزمية التحكم PID للخوارزمية الجينية (GA) تتفوق على في تحسين أداء النظام من خوارزمية تحسين سرب الجسيمات (PSO) . كان معيار التحكم في الأخطاء الذي تم اختياره لنظام التحكم في منصة التوازن الذاتي هو نوع الخطأ المطلق للوقت المتكامل . (ITAE). يُظهر النظام معدلًا محسّنًا للتقارب.
WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF BINAHONG LEAF EXTRACT NANOGEL ON ORAL TISSUES
Authors: HANAFIAH OLIVIA AVRIYANTI , SATRIA DENNY , HARAHAP AMI ANGELA , DOHUDE GOSTRY ALDICA , LESTARI CHANDRA , BERNARD  , HG AFIFAH AYUNI. , FAJAR TASYFINA HANNAN , KURNIA HARRY 
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of the present study is to formulate and evaluate a topical gel containing minoxidil and tofacitinib citrate for alopecia areata.
Methods: Forty-eight rat males were given treatment using 3% binahong leaf extract nanogel (twelve rats given palatal wound, twelve rats mandibular tooth extraction) and nanogel base (same with the amount used to extract). On palatal wounds, as many as four rats were in euthanasia on days third, seven, and fourteen for each group treatment. Whereas on the extraction groups, four rats were in euthanasia on days seventh, fourteen, and twenty-eight. palatal tissue and alveolar bone were taken, and fibroblasts as well as osteoblasts were observed using the coloring Hematoxylin-eosin.
Results: Data revealed there were significant differences in the number of fibroblasts in each treatment between day three and seven (p<0.05), between day seven and fourteen (p<0.05), and there were significant differences in the number of osteoblasts in each treatment for 3 periods (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Application of binahong leaf extract nanogel on palatal wound increased fibroblast proliferation and on post-extraction socket increased the number osteoblasts indicating better wound healing compared to control.
On a fuzzy initial value problem
Authors: Çitil Hülya Gültekin 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This work is on a fuzzy initial value problem with fuzzy coefficient. The problem is investigated via fuzzy Laplace transform method under generalized differentiability. The solutions of the problem are thus found. The problem is illustrated with an example. Using the generalized differentiability, solutions of a fuzzy initial value problem with fuzzy coefficient are investigated via fuzzy Laplace transform method. The graphics of the solutions are drawn. Conclusions are given.
A mathematical and sensitivity analysis of an HIV/AIDS infection model
Authors: Ahmed Idris , Tariboon Jessada , Muhammad Mubarak , Ibrahim Muhammad Jamilu 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study presents a mathematical model to investigate the dynamics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) transmission. Employing mathematical analysis, non-negativity, boundedness, the basic reproduction number ℛ
0, and the stability of both the disease-free and endemic equilibrium of the proposed model were derived. Normalized forward sensitivity techniques are used to determine the significance and importance of sensitive parameters associated with ℛ
0. To gain insights into the dynamical behavior of each compartment, an effective numerical scheme was utilized, and the results obtained suggest that there is a need, even if individuals are infected with the virus, to use non-pharmaceutical interventions as control strategies.
Variant slip effects, aspect ratios and steady-state criteria in unsteady cavities with direct PDE simulation of eddies
Authors: Wong Hon Fei , Sohail Muhammad , Noor Noor Fadiya Mohd 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Numerical simulations of an unsteady laminar lid-driven cavity Newtonian flow are executed to demonstrate the formation of eddies under different aspect ratios and steady-state criteria. A couple of nonlinear unsteady partial differential equations (PDEs) of Navier Stokes satisfying a set of boundary conditions is examined with both inclusions of no-slip and free-slip effects. Finite difference method (FDM) is employed to solve the vorticity-stream function using a self-developed Matlab® code embedded in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to ease the cavity problem analysis by the end users. Four models are studied where Ansys Fluent® employing the Finite Element Method (FEM) is used to verify the present FDM steady-state results produced for the first model. It is observed that the value of stream function begins to drop and streamline distribution changes shape when e ≤ 10−5. Refrainment of merging of secondary eddies also happens when the free-slip boundary condition effect passes the threshold value. The Stretching effect with free-slip BC in the fourth model regulates the fluid dynamics to reach the entire cavity sufficiently with no room for eddy formation by increasing the slip length to an intense value. Free-slip simulates free surface applications in geophysical occurrences (river and glacier), spilling dynamics, ship hull designs, technologies of coating and fuel spraying/injection.
Nurses’ views and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Bártlová Sylva , Hellerová Věra , Dolák František , Chloubová Ivana 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Aim. The primary purpose was to map the opinions and experiences nurses acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic, identify significant problems that need to be addressed before the next pandemic, and determine the prestige of nurses before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and methods. The design was descriptive and cross-sectional. A representative sample using sociological research methods was conducted using a non-standardized questionnaire. The sample of nurses was constructed using quota sampling; its structure corresponded to the composition of the overall nursing population in terms of age, sex, and region. The sample consisted of 1197 nurses.

Results. The most significant changes reported by nurses during this period include increased physical workload (89.6%), changes in social (88.4%), and personal lives (76.7%). According to respondents, the prestige of their profession increased during the pandemic compared to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the two-tailed t-test, the prestige of the nursing profession increased statistically significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period.

Conclusions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses experienced increased physical stress and changes in their social and personal lives. However, the prestige of nurses increased due to their crucial role in the fight against the pandemic.
Implementation of Reduced-Order Model to Design of Electric Powertrain Rubber Mount
Authors: Danko Ján , Bernáth Martin , Magdolen Ľuboš , Milesich Tomáš , Dobrovolný Juraj 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This paper deals with possibilities of utilizing neural networks in reduced order modelling. First section of the paper contains theory on reduced order models and their implementations. Following this, subsequent chapter contains methodology concept for obtaining sufficient amount of data and creating reduced order models as well as their evaluation process. Next section describes our findings and summarizes them. Conclusion describes further steps we plan to take in this research.
Experimental Studies on the Dynamics of the Movement of Cleaning Pigs Through Tee Pipe Fittings
Authors: Stetsiuk Serhii , Bondarenko Robert , Doroshenko Yaroslav , Holubenko Viacheslav 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Experimental setups using steel and transparent glass pipes, along with equally spaced steel stamped and transparent plastic tees, were designed for testing. The experimental results provided insights into the influence of flow directions, pig length, material properties, and air consumption on the dynamics and strength of the pigs within the tees. Furthermore, the study identified the causes of temporary halting, jamming, and the mechanisms of damage to cylindrical pigs made of hyperelastic materials within pipeline tees.
Combustion of Synthesis Gas with the Constant Amount of Inert Gases in the Microcogeneration Unit Engine
Authors: Chríbik Andrej , Majkút Andrej , Jančo Roland 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In the scope of the green energy and climatic changes waste poses as a great resource as an alternative fuel or source for their production. This helps to decrease the need for fossil resources, as well as diversify energy production. This kind of waste utilization and mitigation therefore directly fits into latest legislation and green initiatives. This paper focuses on the influence of five synthesis gases with relatively high heating values on the internal parameters of the internal combustion engine intended for cogeneration. Measurements show that proportion of the hydrogen in the mixture has indirect influence on the combustion duration and also maximal pressure rise rate. Interestingly hydrogen proportion in fuel showed no direct influence on the maximal in-cylinder pressure. Higher CO to CH4 ratio reduced burn time and increased maximal combustion pressure with slightly decreased performance. Concentration of CH4 directly influenced volumetric LHV value of the mixture with subsequent influence on the IMEP and engine effective torque. Generally, operation of the engine at full load at 1500 min−1 on chosen mixtures compared to the runs on methane showed decrease of engine torque output of up to 13.4% and increase of the hourly fuel consumption from 1.56 for pure methane to maximally 3.87 kg.h−1 for measured gases. Lastly, for one of the fuels erratic engine operation was observed.