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Lean in the Public Sector.
Authors: Alarcón Luis F. 
Published: December 2023

The Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Industry (AEC) is a critical socio-economic activity that is responsible for 8% of the GDP in the world, in parallel, it also is responsible for the generation of 100 million jobs worldwide. In this context, the generation of value is driven by the execution of capital projects. Nonetheless, despite its importance, the sector´s productivity historically is behind other industries, and poor performance of projects is often the norm rather than the exception. The running of projects in the Public Sector is not immune to these issues. An effective strategy to address this condition is the use of the Lean approach.
Thus, this special issue of the Revista de Ingeniería de Construcción is focused on providing insight into the application of Lean in the Public Sector (LIPS). Articles evidencing the results of LIPS in the United States, UK, Finland, and Chile are presented as part of this effort. Following this premise, the authors who contribute to this special issue have provided an inspiring insight into the use of LIPS around the world evidencing the potential of its outcomes. Despite the progress and the encouraging results, much work is still required to widespread the benefits of this approach.
A Meta Analysis of the Effects of Different Levels of Phosphorus Supply on the Growth of Linseed Crop (Linum usitatissimum L.)
Authors: Rajput Sourav Singh , Singh Smriti , Kher Deepak 
Published: December 2023

During Rabi season of 2022-23, a field experiment was carried out at SAGE Agricultural farm under the aegis of School of Agriculture, SAGE University, Bhopal (M.P). The study aimed to investigate the "A Meta Analysis of the Effects of Different Levels of Phosphorus Supply on the Growth of Linseed crop (Linum usitatissimum L.)." under irrigated conditions." The experimental design employed for the study was Randomized Block Design (RBD) with Factorial arrangement and three replications covering an area of 215 square meters. In this experiment, fifteen distinct treatments combinations including five varying levels of phosphorus application as P1- 0 kg/ha, P2- 30 kg/ha, P3- 40 kg/ha, P4- 50 kg/ha and P5- 100 kg/ha were used in the study. It was found that highest plant height (75.8 cm), highest number of branches per plant (4.41), highest maximum dry weight (10.84 g), highest number of capsules (42.9), test weight (8.02 g), highest seed yield (1.01q/ha), and stover yield (2.84 q/ha) at maximum crop growth stage was observed and jotted down in plots treated with application of phosphorus @ 100 kg/ha in combination. It can be analyzed and concluded from the results obtained that in linseed, application of P@ 100 kg/ha observed maximum values in all the three attributes namely growth, yield and economics.
Evaluation of Physical Properties of Maize and Pigeonpea Seeds for Seed Metering Mechanism
Authors: Panwar Ghanshyam , Swarnkar Raghunandan , Kumar Navneet , Shukla Kripanarayan 
Published: December 2023

Physical properties of seeds such as size, shape, bulk density, angle of repose and thousand seed mass are important design parameters for seed metering mechanism. Some of the physical properties of maize and pigeonpea seeds were determined as they are crucial factor for effective planting. The average values of length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, bulk density, angle of repose and thousand seed mass of maize were found as 9.79 ± 0.33 mm, 8.03 ± 0.39 mm, 4.16 ± 0.32 mm, 6.89 ± 0.26 mm, 0.70 ± 0.03, 0.76 ± 0.01 g/cm3, 26.54° ± 0.60 and 223.91 ± 1.50 g respectively at moisture content of 10.90 ± 0.03% on dry basis while similar values for pigeonpea were 6.94 ± 0.31 mm, 5.61 ± 0.30 mm, 4.99 ± 0.27 mm, 5.79 ± 0.19 mm, 0.82 ± 0.03, 0.82 ± 0.01 g/cm3, 28.36° ± 0.44 and 136.64 ± 1.56 g respectively at moisture content of 11.24 ± 0.04% on dry basis. The determined properties were found relevant to the design of the components of planter. The size of cell and delivery tube were relevant to linear dimensions while bulk density and angle of repose were relevant to hopper design.
The Incidence of the Associated Meniscal Ligament (ML) With the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
Authors: Babiker Mahmoud S. , Omer Awatif M. , Alzain Amel F. H. , Elbashir Meaad , Ahmed Rufida E. , Ahmed Omima Adam , Mohamed Esra Salam 
Published: December 2023

Objective: To assess the incidence of the associated meniscal ligament (ML) with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in hospital A in Medina-KSA. And to see the effect of sports activities in comparison between males and females.
Materials and Methods: In a retrospective study, ninety-nine patients' knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) records were selected conveniently from the (A) hospital's picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Patients with suspected anterior cruciate and meniscal ligament' tears were included. Patients with posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear, medial collateral ligament (MCL) or lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury, and previously operated index knees were excluded. All patients were scanned by a 1.5T MRI machine using standard MRI knee scanning protocol. The categorical and continuous variables were presented as percentages, frequencies, and descriptive statistics. The cross-tabulations and chi-square test were applied to obtain the statistical associations between the study variables. A statistical association was considered significant if the P-value was < 0.05.
Results: 72 males and 27 females were included, with a mean age of 33 ± 2.43. 42.4% of the knee tears were ML tears, followed by associated (ACL with ML) tears, noted in 31.3%, and 26.3% were ACL tears. The tears were more frequent in the age group (31-40), reported in 35.3% (out of 99). There was no statistical association between the tears and the participants' age, gender, or sports activities; P value = 0.3, 0.5, and 0.9, respectively.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the isolated ML tears were more frequent than the associated (ACL with ML) tears—moreover, there was no significant statistical association between the participants' age, gender, or sports activities.
Development and validation of the low‐cost pregnant female physical phantom for fetal dosimetry in MV photon radiotherapy
Authors: Kopačin Vjekoslav , Brkić Hrvoje , Ivković Ana , Kasabašić Mladen , Knežević Željka , Majer Marija , Nodilo Marijana , Turk Tajana , Faj Dario 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundMonte Carlo (MC) simulations or measurements in anthropomorphic phantoms are recommended for estimating fetal dose in pregnant patients in radiotherapy. Among the many existing phantoms, there is no commercially available physical phantom representing the entire pregnant woman.PurposeIn this study, the development of a low‐cost, physical pregnant female phantom was demonstrated using commercially available materials. This phantom is based on the previously published computational phantom.MethodsThree tissue substitution materials (soft tissue, lung and bone tissue substitution) were developed. To verify Tena's substitution tissue materials, their radiation properties were assessed and compared to ICRP and ICRU materials using MC simulations in MV radiotherapy beams. Validation of the physical phantom was performed by comparing fetal doses obtained by measurements in the phantom with fetal doses obtained by MC simulations in computational phantom, during an MV photon breast radiotherapy treatment.ResultsMaterials used for building Tena phantom are matched to ICRU materials using physical density, radiation absorption properties and effective atomic number. MC simulations showed that percentage depth doses of Tena and ICRU material comply within 5% for soft and lung tissue, up to 25 cm depth. In the bone tissue, the discrepancy is higher, but again within 5% up to the depth of 5 cm. When the phantom was used for fetal dose measurements in MV photon breast radiotherapy, measured fetal doses complied with fetal doses calculated using MC simulation within 15%.ConclusionsPhysical anthropomorphic phantom of pregnant patient can be manufactured using commercial materials and with low expenses. The files needed for 3D printing are now freely available. This enables further studies and comparison of numerical and physical experiments in diagnostic radiology or radiotherapy.
Effects of sulfatide on peripheral nerves in metachromatic leukodystrophy
Authors: Farah Mohamed H. , Dali Christine í , Groeschel Samuel , Moldovan Mihai , Whiteman David A. H. , Malanga C. J. , Krägeloh‐Mann Ingeborg , Li Jing , Barton Norman , Krarup Christian 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the longitudinal correlations between sulfatide/lysosulfatide levels and central and peripheral nervous system function in children with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and to explore the impact of intravenous recombinant human arylsulfatase A (rhASA) treatment on myelin turnover.MethodsA Phase 1/2 study of intravenous rhASA investigated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and sural nerve sulfatide levels, 88‐item Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM‐88) total score, sensory and motor nerve conduction, brain N‐acetylaspartate (NAA) levels, and sural nerve histology in 13 children with MLD. Myelinated and unmyelinated nerves from an untreated MLD mouse model were also analyzed.ResultsCSF sulfatide levels correlated with neither Z‐scores for GMFM‐88 nor brain NAA levels; however, CSF sulfatide levels correlated negatively with Z‐scores of nerve conduction parameters, number of large (≥7 μm) myelinated fibers, and myelin/fiber diameter slope, and positively with nerve g‐ratios and cortical latencies of somatosensory‐evoked potentials. Quantity of endoneural litter positively correlated with sural nerve sulfatide/lysosulfatide levels. CSF sulfatide levels decreased with continuous high‐dose treatment; this change correlated with improved nerve conduction. At 26 weeks after treatment, nerve g‐ratio decreased by 2%, and inclusion bodies per Schwann cell unit increased by 55%. In mice, abnormal sulfatide storage was observed in non‐myelinating Schwann cells in Remak bundles of sciatic nerves but not in unmyelinated urethral nerves.InterpretationLower sulfatide levels in the CSF and peripheral nerves correlate with better peripheral nerve function in children with MLD; intravenous rhASA treatment may reduce CSF sulfatide levels and enhance sulfatide/lysosulfatide processing and remyelination in peripheral nerves.
Lubricant‐Infused Polymeric Interfaces: A Stretchable and Anti‐Fouling Surface for Implantable Biomaterials
Authors: Kim Tae Young , An Soohwan , Kim Young , Han Seung Yeop , Lee Jeuhee , Park Kijun , Kim Sangin , Park Jae , Kim Soo A , Chung Justin J. , Cho Seung‐Woo , Seo Jungmok 
Published: December 2023

AbstractDeveloping thin, highly stretchable coatings that inhibit the undesirable adhesion of biological substances on soft and high‐water‐content biomaterial surfaces is an area of significant interest. In this study, a stretchable antifouling coating named lubricant‐infused poly(1,3,5,7‐tetramethyl‐1,3,5,7‐tetravinyl cyclotetrasiloxane) (V4D4) is introduced interface with perfluoropolymer (L‐VIP). The stretchable adhesive‐perfluoropolymer bilayer comprises stretchable adhesive polymer (V4D4) and perfluoropolymer (1H,1H,2H,2H‐perfluorooctyl methacrylate (FOMA)). The bilayer exhibits a strong affinity with the lubricant, imparting exceptional antifouling and slippery properties. L‐VIP coating displays superior fouling resistance against plasma proteins related to foreign body reactions (FBR) and biofilm‐forming bacteria. The coating exhibits impressive elastic limits exceeding 200% strain and exceptional stability under repeated cyclic stretching (> 2000 cycles at 150% strain) while maintaining its antifouling properties. Furthermore, the coating presents dielectric performance under accelerated aging conditions at a temperature of 70° and constant voltage stress of 10 V s−1 for over 50 days. To assess the biocompatibility of the L‐VIP coating, a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments are conducted, confirming its non‐toxicity for biomedical applications. It is expected that the stretchable L‐VIP coating will enhance medical devices’ longevity and help prevent bacterial infections, the formation of biofilms, and the nonspecific adherence of biological substances after implantation.
Hybridization of Localized Spoof Plasmonic Skyrmions and its Application in Micro‐Displacement Sensing
Authors: Li Xinhua , Liu Liangliang , Zhang Yaoran , Feng Yue , Han Guodong , Yang Helin , Hu Hao , Luo Yu , Li Zhuo 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPlasmon hybridization plays a crucial role in subwavelength light control, offering remarkable field enhancement. However, engineering the resonance properties becomes increasingly challenging since the field enhancement generally makes the resonance more sensitive to geometric deformation. To this end, a shape‐immuned hybridization model with localized spoof plasmonic skyrmions in the platform of ultra‐compact spoof plasmonic dimer structures is proposed. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the revealed hybrid systems exhibit shape‐independent resonance properties thanks to the topological nature of localized spoof plasmonic skyrmions. On the other hand, the strong magnetic coupling between skyrmions results in the splitting of the skyrmion resonances into two new resonances (corresponding to bonding and antibonding skyrmions, respectively). The experimental results reflect that the frequency separation of bonding and antibonding skyrmions is extremely sensitive to the coupling distance of dimer structures (with a maximum sensitivity of up to 10.875 GHz mm−1). The findings not only complete the theory of skyrmion hybridization but also apply to novel multimode topological sensors that are compact and highly sensitive to micro‐displacement.
Opto‐Lipidomics of Tissues
Authors: Jensen Magnus , Liu Shiyue , Stepula Elzbieta , Martella Davide , Birjandi Anahid A. , Farrell‐Dillon Keith , Chan Ka Lung Andrew , Parsons Maddy , Chiappini Ciro , Chapple Sarah J. , Mann Giovanni E. , Vercauteren Tom , Abbate Vincenzo , Bergholt Mads S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLipid metabolism and signaling play pivotal functions in biology and disease development. Despite this, currently available optical techniques are limited in their ability to directly visualize the lipidome in tissues. In this study, opto‐lipidomics, a new approach to optical molecular tissue imaging is introduced. The capability of vibrational Raman spectroscopy is expanded to identify individual lipids in complex tissue matrices through correlation with desorption electrospray ionization (DESI) – mass spectrometry (MS) imaging in an integrated instrument. A computational pipeline of inter‐modality analysis is established to infer lipidomic information from optical vibrational spectra. Opto‐lipidomic imaging of transient cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion injury in a murine model of ischemic stroke demonstrates the visualization and identification of lipids in disease with high molecular specificity using Raman scattered light. Furthermore, opto‐lipidomics in a handheld fiber‐optic Raman probe is deployed and demonstrates real‐time classification of bulk brain tissues based on specific lipid abundances. Opto‐lipidomics opens a host of new opportunities to study lipid biomarkers for diagnostics, prognostics, and novel therapeutic targets.
Monolayer Organic Crystals for Ultrahigh Performance Molecular Diodes
Authors: Li Yating , Xie Jiacheng , Sun Li , Zeng Junpeng , Zhou Liqi , Hao Ziqian , Pan Lijia , Ye Jiandong , Wang Peng , Li Yun , Xu Jian‐Bin , Shi Yi , Wang Xinran , He Daowei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMolecular diodes are of considerable interest for the increasing technical demands of device miniaturization. However, the molecular diode performance remains contact‐limited, which represents a major challenge for the advancement of rectification ratio and conductance. Here, it is demonstrated that high‐quality ultrathin organic semiconductors can be grown on several classes of metal substrates via solution‐shearing epitaxy, with a well‐controlled number of layers and monolayer single crystal over 1 mm. The crystals are atomically smooth and pinhole‐free, providing a native interface for high‐performance monolayer molecular diodes. As a result, the monolayer molecular diodes show record‐high rectification ratio up to 5 × 108, ideality factor close to unity, aggressive unit conductance over 103 S cm−2, ultrahigh breakdown electric field, excellent electrical stability, and well‐defined contact interface. Large‐area monolayer molecular diode arrays with 100% yield and excellent uniformity in the diode metrics are further fabricated. These results suggest that monolayer molecular crystals have great potential to build reliable, high‐performance molecular diodes and deeply understand their intrinsic electronic behavior.
Chronic rhinosinusitis and olfaction after highly effective modulator therapy: The role of individual sinus inflammation
Authors: Miller Jessa E. , Taylor‐Cousar Jennifer L. , Humphries Stephen M. , Khatiwada Aastha , Chen Haidee , Wilson Alexandra , Vladar Eszter K. , Lynch David A. , Li Douglas A. , Beswick Daniel M. 
Published: December 2023

Key Points
Individual sinus opacification (ISO) is measurable via a convolutional neural network approach.
ISO decreased through 2 years after highly effective modulator therapy was initiated.
In adults with cystic fibrosis, ISO did not correlate with quality of life or olfaction.
Reversible Postsynthetic Modification in a Metal–Organic Framework
Authors: Mondal Prantik , Neuschuler Zachary , Mandal Dipendu , Hernandez Ritchie E. , Cohen Seth M. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPostsynthetic modification (PSM) of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) provides access to functional materials and advanced porous solid engineering. Herein, we report the reversible PSM of a multivariate isoreticular MOF by applying dynamic furan‐maleimide Diels–Alder (DA) chemistry. The key step involves incorporating a furan group into the MOF via “click” PSM, which can then undergo repeated cycles of modification and de‐modification with maleimides. The structural integrity, crystallinity, and porosity of the furan‐appended MOF remained intact even after three consecutive PSM/de‐modification cycles using three different functionalized maleimides.
Designing and Engineering Atomically Dispersed Metal Catalysts for CO2 to CO Conversion: From Single to Dual Metal Sites
Authors: Li Yi , Wang Huanhuan , Yang Xiaoxuan , O'Carroll Thomas , Wu Gang 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a promising approach to achieving sustainable electrical‐to‐chemical energy conversion and storage while decarbonizing the emission‐heavy industry. The carbon‐supported, nitrogen‐coordinated, and atomically dispersed metal sites are effective catalysts for CO generation due to their high activity, selectivity, and earth abundance. Here, we discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for designing and engineering atomic metal catalysts from single to dual metal sites. Engineering single metal sites using a nitrogen‐doped carbon model was highlighted to exclusively study the effect of carbon particle sizes, metal contents, and M−N bond structures in the form of MN4 moieties on catalytic activity and selectivity. The structure‐property correlation was analyzed by combining experimental results with theoretical calculations to uncover the CO2 to CO conversion mechanisms. Furthermore, dual‐metal site catalysts, inheriting the merits of single‐metal sites, have emerged as a new frontier due to their potentially enhanced catalytic properties. Designing optimal dual metal site catalysts could offer additional sites to alter the surface adsorption to CO2 and various intermediates, thus breaking the scaling relationship limitation and activity‐stability trade‐off. The CO2RR electrolysis in flow reactors was discussed to provide insights into the electrolyzer design with improved CO2 utilization, reaction kinetics, and mass transport.
Citral encapsulation for an antimicrobial natural powdered‐additive: Performance of wall material and drying process
Authors: Alarcón‐Moyano Jessica Katherine , Herrera María Lidia , Matiacevich Silvia Beatriz 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCitral encapsulation was analyzed by spray and freeze‐drying to obtain an antimicrobial additive in powder. Different formulations containing alginate and modified starch (Capsul®) as encapsulating agents (1% and 3% w/w, respectively) and maltodextrin as a wall material at different concentrations (varied from 1:1–1:4 Citral:Maltodextrin) were prepared. The powders were evaluated for physical and antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli to obtain a natural antimicrobial food additive. Citral:Capsul:Maltodextrin powders obtained by spray‐drying showed the best physical properties, considering encapsulation yield (EY) (75%–80%), encapsulation efficiency (EE) (~78%), and particle size (5–10 μm), and a higher microbial inhibition at a lower additive concentration (1.5%–2% w/w), independently of maltodextrin concentration used. Powders obtained by freeze‐drying emulsions showed an EY ~70%, EE ~70%, particle sizes between 80 and 1250 μm, and a higher percentage of rehydration for antimicrobial activity (2.5%–4% w/w). An increase in maltodextrin concentration led to a decrease in %EE, an increase in particle size, and the powder concentration required to inhibit microbial growth. Therefore, the formulation 1:1:1 Citral:Capsul:Maltodextrin showed by spray‐drying showed the best characteristics to obtain a natural antimicrobial additive.
Guidelines in Practice: Design and Maintenance of the Surgical Suite
Authors: Speth Jennifer 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTHospital construction and renovation is an ongoing occurrence in the health care setting. The recently updated AORN “Guideline for design and maintenance of the surgical suite” provides perioperative nurses with information on the layout design and maintenance of perioperative spaces; safety measures to use during construction and renovation; monitoring and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; and how to respond to unintended utility failures. This article provides an overview of the guideline and discusses recommendations for the interdisciplinary team, planning and designing the surgical suite, construction‐related environmental contamination, ORs, and OR maintenance. It also includes a scenario describing specific concerns associated with the construction of an additional OR. Perioperative nurses should review the guideline in its entirety and apply the recommendations when participating in perioperative construction and renovation projects.
Operating Theater Nurses’ Main Concerns During Organ Procurement Procedures: A Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Andersson Linda , Forsberg Anna 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of perioperative nurses in Sweden (ie, operating theater nurses) associated with caring for a donor patient during organ procurement procedures. We sought to determine the nurses’ main concerns and how they dealt with them. Using constructivist grounded theory methodology, our participant sample included 10 nurses, one of whom self‐identified as male. The average age of the participants was 51.8 years (range = 38 to 63 years). After interviewing the participants and coding their responses, we developed the core category of optimum organ procurement. The generated grounded theory comprises four main categories: brace oneself, facilitate, procurement, and completion. Commitment is the force that binds the perioperative nurse to a course of action. This theory may help guide a team‐based approach to prepare nurses to care for donor patients with dignity and respect during procurement procedures.