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Advances in the application of wearable sensors for gait analysis after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Authors: Feng Yuguo , Liu Yu , Fang Yuan , Chang Jin , Deng Fei , Liu Jin , Xiong Yan 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Wearable sensors have become a complementary means for evaluation of body function and gait in lower limb osteoarthritis. This study aimed to review the applications of wearable sensors for gait analysis after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods
Five databases, including Web of Science Core Collection, Embase, Cochrane, Medline, and PubMed, were searched for articles published between January 2010 and March 2023, using predetermined search terms that focused on wearable sensors, TKA, and gait analysis as broad areas of interest.

Results
A total of 25 articles were identified, involving 823 TKA patients. Methodologies varied widely across the articles, with inconsistencies found in reported patient characteristics, sensor data and experimental protocols. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and gait variables showed various recovery times from 1 week postoperatively to 5 years postoperatively. Gait analysis using wearable sensors and PROMs showed differences in controlled environments, daily life, and when comparing different surgeries.

Conclusion
Wearable sensors offered the potential to remotely monitor the gait function post-TKA in both controlled environments and patients’ daily life, and covered more aspects than PROMs. More cohort longitudinal studies are warranted to further confirm the benefits of this remote technology in clinical practice.
Quality evaluation of chin-chin produced from aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) and wheat flour blends
Authors: Kayode Rowland Monday-Ojo , Chia Cynthia Nguevese , Kayode Bukola Idowu , Olowoseye Adesewa Priscilla , Joshua Victoria Auhoiza 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe objective of this study was to investigate the quality of chin-chin produced from aerial yam and wheat flour blends with the aim to improve the utilisation of aerial yam flour and reduce over-dependence on wheat flour. A portion of aerial yam tubers was sun-dried and the other was dried in a dehydrator. They were made into flour and substituted with wheat flour at varying proportions (85:15, 67.5:32.5, and 50:50). 100% wheat flour was used as the control. The flour blends were analyzed for proximate, functional, and phytochemical properties. The chin-chin produced were evaluated for their sensory properties. Wheat-aerial yam flour blends were nutritionally superior (with respect to protein, fat, fibre, and carbohydrates), and had better functional and phytochemical properties when compared to plain wheat flour used as the control. Sensory evaluation revealed that the most appealing sample among the flour blends was W85AYD15 (with 85% wheat flour and 15% dehydrated aerial yam flour) even though samples W50AYS50 (with 50% wheat flour and 50% sun-dried aerial yam flour) and W50AYD50 (with 50% wheat flour and 50% dehydrated aerial yam flour) were more nutritious. Since the findings of this study showed that highly nutritious and functional flours can be produced by including aerial yam flour in flour blends, the industrial production of aerial yam flour will increase its economic value by improving utilisation and providing cheaper alternatives to wheat flour.
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Correlation between rectus femoris muscle cross-sectional area and the severity of airflow limitation in COPD patients
Authors: Sweed Rania Ahmed , Khalil Yehya Mohamed , Elganady Anwar Ahmed , Ali Mahmoud Abdelrahman Abdelgawad 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPeripheral muscle dysfunction is a well-recognized complication of COPD associated with exercise (in)tolerance and worse prognosis. The evaluation of peripheral muscle integrity is an attractive marker in COPD patients.The aim of the study was to identify the correlation between the rectus femoris muscle cross-sectional area (RFCSA) and the severity of airway obstruction in COPD patients using ultrasound.The study enrolled 24 outpatients diagnosed with stable COPD (post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.001*. There was a significant negative correlation between RFCSA and age only in cases with very severe airflow limitation. Among COPD patients, there was a significant negative correlation between average RFCSA and mMRC score (r =  − 0.864*, p < 0.001*), but not with FEV1 (r = 0.165, p = 0.442). No significant correlation between average RFCSA and neither CRP nor heart rate in COPD patients (r =  − 0.169, p = 0.431, r =  − 0.285, p = 0.178, respectively. Among COPD, there was a significant positive correlation between RFCSA and QMVC (r = 0.881*, p < 0.001*). COPD cases showed reduced RFCSA, reduced QMVC, shorter 6MWD distance, and higher mMRC score in comparison to the control group.Ultrasound measurement of RFCSA is an effort-independent, radiation-free method that relates to strength and should be applied as an assessment tool for COPD patients.
Economic impacts and management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in smallholder agriculture: a panel data analysis for Ghana
Authors: Tambo Justice A. , Kansiime Monica K. , Mugambi Idah , Agboyi Lakpo Koku , Beseh Patrick K. , Day Roger 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda; FAW), a native pest of the Americas, invaded West Africa about 7 years ago and spread rapidly across the rest of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several countries in Asia and Oceania. Early cross-sectional studies reported that the pest causes severe damage to maize, stimulating widespread use of synthetic pesticides in smallholder farming systems. Using panel data from Ghana, this paper assessed the impact of FAW on maize productivity and the changes in the strategies adopted by smallholder farmers for the management of the pest.

Methods
Household data collected in two rounds (2018 and 2020) from 370 smallholder maize-growing households in Ghana were used. The dynamics of FAW infestation and the management practices applied by farmers were analysed descriptively, while panel data regression methods, such as fixed effects and correlated random effects models, were used to estimate the effect of FAW on maize productivity.

Results
We found evidence of reduced intensity of pesticide use, increased use of protective equipment when spraying pesticides, increased adoption of biopesticides and cultural practices for FAW management, in line with recommended integrated pest management solutions. Results from panel data regression analysis showed that after controlling for other determinants of maize productivity and unobserved heterogeneity, the negative effect of FAW infestation on maize productivity is not statistically significant.

Conclusions
Our findings suggest that with better knowledge of FAW and the use of more sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions, the yield losses due to FAW are not as severe as initially reported.
How to Make “AI” Intelligent; or, The Question of Epistemic Equality
Authors: Newfield Christopher 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Critics have identified a set of operational flaws in the machine language and deep learning systems now discussed under the “AI” banner. Five of the most discussed are social biases, particularly racism; opacity, such that users cannot assess how results were generated; coercion, in that architectures, datasets, algorithms, and the like are controlled by designers and platforms rather than users; systemic privacy violations; and the absence of academic freedom covering corporation-based research, such that results can be hyped in accordance with business objectives or suppressed and distorted if not. This article focuses on a sixth problem with AI, which is that the term intelligence misstates the actual status and effects of the technologies in question. To help fill the gap in rigorous uses of “intelligence” in public discussion, it analyzes Brian Cantwell Smith's The Promise of Artificial Intelligence (2019), noting humanities disciplines routinely operate with Smith's demanding notion of “genuine intelligence.” To get this notion into circulation among technologists, the article calls for replacement of the Two Cultures hierarchy codified by C. P. Snow in the 1950s with a system in which humanities scholars participate from the start in the construction and evaluation of “AI” research programs on a basis of epistemic equality between qualitative and quantitative disciplines.
Psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in healthcare professionals, Ancash Region, Peru
Authors: Yslado Méndez Rosario Margarita , Sánchez-Broncano Junior , De La Cruz-Valdiviano Carlos , Quiñones-Anaya Ivette , Reynosa Navarro Enaidy 
Published: October 2023

Background: Burnout syndrome (BS) among healthcare professionals in Peru demands immediate attention. Consequently, there is a need for a validated and standardized instrument to measure and address it effectively. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) among healthcare professionals in the Ancash region of Peru. Methods: Using an instrumental design, this study included 303 subjects of both sexes (77.56% women), ranging in age from 22 to 68 years (M = 44.46, SD = 12.25), selected via purposive non-probability sampling. Appropriate content validity, internal structure validity, and item internal consistency were achieved through confirmatory factor analysis, and discriminant validity for the three dimensions was obtained. Evidence of convergent validity was found for the Emotional Exhaustion (EE) and Personal Accomplishment (PA) dimensions, with reliability values (ω > .75). Results: The EE and PA dimensions exhibited acceptable levels of reliability (ω and α > .80). However, the Depersonalization (DP) dimension demonstrated significantly lower reliability (α < .60 and ω < .50). Conclusions: A correlated three-factor model was confirmed, with most items presenting satisfactory factor loadings and inter-item correlations. Nonetheless, convergent validity was not confirmed for the DP dimension.
Changes in the fatty acid profile of fish oil derived from Pangasius catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) processing waste due to variations in fish size and heating temperatures
Authors: Aryani Netti , Suharman Indra , Heltonika Benny , Edison Edison , Diharmi Andarini 
Published: October 2023

Background: During the last decade, the demand for fish oil as a feed component has increased. Therefore, identifying sources of fish oil from processed catfish waste is an important task. This study aimed to analyse the relationship between fresh weight and mesenteric weight in each group of fish and determine how variations in the size of catfish (Pangasianodon hypophtalmus) and heating temperature affect fatty acid profiles. Methods: The primary source of raw material used to produce fish oil is the mesenteric organ, specifically the belly fat of catfish. This material was obtained from catfish in the following categories: Group A (290-390 g), Group B (440-685 g), and Group C (890-1,100 g). The fish oil was subjected to four different levels of heating temperature (45oC, 60oC, 75oC, and 90°C). The parameters that were analysed included biometry measurements, the correlation between fish weight and mesenteric tissue, and fatty acid content. Results: Significant positive linear correlations were found between body weight and mesenteric tissue in Group A (p < 0.001, r2 = 0.65), Group B (p < 0.001, r2 = 0.72), and Group C (p < 0.001, r2 = 0.64). Notably, significant differences in fatty acid composition were observed among fish groups and varied heating temperatures. Within the fish group, unsaturated fatty acids ranged from 51.25% to 56.61%, n-3 fatty acids from 1.44% to 1.77%, n-6 fatty acids from 9.04% to 10.1%, and n-9 fatty acids from 35.35% to 37.43%. Temperature fluctuations led to unsaturated fatty acid contents of 52.06% to 55.55%, n-3 fatty acids of 1.28% to 1.46%, n-6 fatty acids of 8.14% to 8,45%, and n-9 fatty acids of 34.9% to 36.92%. Conclusions: The best fatty acid composition in fish oil was found in Group B (with a weight between 440 g to 685 g) through a heating process at 45°C
A feasibility study of controlled human infection with intradermal Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) injection: Pilot BCG controlled human infection model
Authors: Carter Emma , Morton Ben , ElSafadi Dima , Jambo Kondwani , Kenny-Nyazika Tinashe , Hyder-Wright Angela , Chiwala Gift , Chikaonda Tarsizio , Chirwa Anthony E. , Gonzalez Sanchez Jonathan , Yip Vincent , Biagini Giancarlo , Pennington Shaun H. , Saunderson Paula , Farrar Madlen , Myerscough Christopher , Collins Andrea M. , Gordon Stephen B. , Ferreira Daniela M. 
Published: October 2023

Tuberculosis (TB) caused 1.5 million deaths in 2020, making it the leading infectious killer after COVID-19. Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is the only licensed vaccine against TB but has sub-optimal efficacy against pulmonary TB and reduced effectiveness in regions close to the equator with high burden. Efforts to find novel vaccines are hampered due to the need for large-scale, prolonged, and costly clinical trials. Controlled human infection models (CHIMs) for TB may be used to accelerate vaccine development by ensuring only the most promising vaccine candidates are selected for phase 3 trials, but it is not currently possible to give participants Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a challenge agent. This study aims to replicate and refine an established BCG CHIM at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Participants will receive an intradermal injection with licensed BCG vaccine (Statens Serum Institut strain). In phase A, participants will undergo punch biopsy two weeks after administration, paired with minimally invasive methods of skin sampling (skin swab, microbiopsy, skin scrape). BCG detection by classical culture and molecular methods will be compared between these techniques and gold standard punch biopsy. Techniques meeting our pre-defined sensitivity and specificity criteria will be applied in Phase B to longitudinally assess intradermal BCG growth two, seven and fourteen days after administration. We will also measure compartmental immune responses in skin, blood and respiratory mucosa in Phase B. This feasibility study will transfer and refine an existing and safe model of BCG controlled human infection. Longitudinal BCG quantification has the potential to increase model sensitivity to detect vaccine and therapeutic responses. If successful, we aim to transfer the model to Malawi in future studies, a setting with endemic TB disease, to accelerate development of vaccines and therapeutics relevant for underserved populations who stand to benefit the most. Registration: ISRCTN: ISRCTN94098600 and ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT0582059
Theoretical method for the analysis and design of tunable terahertz graphene-based Faraday polarization rotators
Authors: Mazraeh-Fard Isa , Alighanbari Abbas 
Published: October 2023

A theoretical method is presented that facilitates the analysis and design of graphene-based tunable terahertz polarization rotators. Most previous designs are based on a three-dimensional (3-D) full-wave electromagnetic simulation; thus, it is time-consuming to get well-tuned structural parameters. Using the proposed method, the transmission response of the polarization rotator is directly calculated for a given set of structural parameters. Hence, the need of the electromagnetic simulation is lifted. The accuracy of the proposed method is rigorously validated, as excellent agreement between the theoretical and simulation results is observed. Using the method, a rotator of 12 THz central frequency with a small magnetic bias field of 0.5 T and a small unit cell of 0.5 by 0.5(µm)2 is designed. It is shown that the center frequency can be increased to any desired frequency, without the need of a large magnetic bias, by reducing the unit cell size. The method presented in this work can be extended for the analysis and design of other tunable terahertz nonreciprocal devices, such as isolators, circulators, phase shifters, and switches.
Single-frequency pulsed fiber laser based on an electro-optic modulator with injection seeding technique
Authors: Chen Siyu , Tao Yue , Su Rongtao , Li Can , Jiang Man , Wu Jian , Ma Yanxing , Zhou Pu 
Published: October 2023

A single-frequency linearly polarization pulsed fiber laser based on an electro-optic modulator with injection seeding technique is demonstrated. The single-frequency performance of the fiber ring-cavity laser is guaranteed by the seed source, which is a distributed-feedback fiber laser based on the π-phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating. The electro-optic modulator triggers active Q-switching of the laser for pulse generation. The devices used in the fiber laser are all polarization-maintaining to ensure linear polarization laser output. Through parameter optimization, the laser generates a single-frequency linearly polarization pulsed laser with a central wavelength of 1064.22 nm, linewidth of 35 MHz, and polarization extinction ratio of better than 40 dB. This type of fiber laser can be applied in lidar, beam combining, nonlinear frequency conversion, and other fields.
Application of the Sustainable Business Model Framework: Evidence from a Multinational Company.
Authors: Devine Åsa , Sandell Michaela 
Published: October 2023

All organizations are unique, not least considering when and how certain sustainable business practices are initiated and managed. Organizations therefore need an instrument that is possible to adapt to allow for monitoring sustainability progress. In the Sustainable Business Model (SBM) framework, developed by the authors, the sustainability activities of stakeholders connected to the organization are coded into a matrix formed of sustainability archetypes and value dimensions. The purpose of this paper is to describe how the SBM framework can be adapted and used for depicting sustainability activities and values annually and over time. In the example used to demonstrate the application of the framework an extra archetype had to be added, which resulted in a modification of the model. By analyzing the adapted and applied matrix, not only which archetypes have the most activity can be seen, but also which stakeholders are involved in initiating, delivering, and capturing of value. The contribution of the paper is to show the applicability and versatility of the developed SBM framework when used in practice.
Keywords: Sustainable Business Model (SBM) Framework, Sustainability Activities, Sustainability Archetypes, Value Initiation, Value Delivery, Value Capture, Practical application.
Research Funding Policies and Opportunities in EU Countries in the Context of New Development Opportunities
Authors: IACOB (PÂRGARU) Oana Camelia , CHIOTAN Radu Alexandru , GANEA Otilia , CIOBANU Ghenadie 
Published: October 2023

In the context of the development of research infrastructures, necessary for the solution of economic and social challenges in the countries of the European Union, and at the global level. The branch of research is an important part of the economic cycle, and they are valued as strategic, innovation investments that contribute to national and global competitiveness. An important problem of cricketing is the transfer of knowledge/technologies in the innovation ecosystem, the adoption of innovative ideas coming from research, by SME. It is important to be able to develop and implement new research infrastructure financing principles for EU countries. In this article, we propose to carry out a comparative analysis of research funding mechanisms in the EU countries and other experiences from the USA, Japan, China, in order to be able to identify new solutions and mechanisms for funding and making research strategies, policies and management more efficient in Romania. By correlating research - development, innovation policies with funding and investment policies in the short, medium and long term, we will succeed in building a viable and functional model of scientific research in different fields of development in Romania and for EU partner countries and other partner countries.
Key words Research funding policies, research infrastructures, innovation policies, research strategies
Performance of Permeable Pavement to Filter Stormwater Runoff for Non-Potable Uses in Buildings
Authors: Thives Liseane Padilha , Ghisi Enedir , Longo Gianfranco , Hammes Gabriela , Belotto Thiago 
Published: October 2023

Permeable pavement benefits, besides stormwater runoff reduction and groundwater recharge, include stormwater harvesting. As an alternative to water resources scarcity, stormwater that reaches a permeable pavement could be filtered by the same pavement and then used for non-potable purposes in buildings. This work aims to evaluate some types of permeable pavements regarding their performance to remove pollutants from stormwater and decrease runoff. Analyses of infiltration capacity and pollutant concentrations were performed in four permeable pavement models with different types of permeable surface layer (porous asphalt mixture and porous interlocked concrete blocks). Then, the data were used to calculate the “stormwater credits” according to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. The credits were calculated for volume of runoff, and concentrations of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorus (TP). As a result, the models proved adequate to decrease both stormwater runoff and TSS and TP concentrations. Moreover, models with the porous asphalt mixture as a surface layer were more efficient to reduce the concentration of pollutants. However, for the models evaluated in this work, additional treatment is recommended when stormwater harvested from permeable pavements is meant for non-potable uses in buildings.
Keywords: buildings, stormwater, credits, non-potable uses.
Sustainable Development in Public Administration: Research, Practice, and Education
Authors: RĂDULESCU Carmen-Valentina , MĂNESCU Cătălin-Octavian , POPESCU Maria-Loredana , BURLACU Sorin 
Published: October 2023

Sustainable development has become a critical concern for public administration, spanning research, practice and education. The aim of this paper is to explore the current state of sustainable development in public administration from the perspective of recent research, specialist student practice and university education. The research carried out considered the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of sustainable development in public administration. it also highlighted the innovative approaches and tools that are being developed to address these challenges. The results obtained contribute to a better understanding of how sustainable development can be integrated into public administration practices, policies and curricula and provide insights into actions that can be taken to promote its implementation. The methodology for this paper involved a comprehensive review of the literature on sustainable development in public administration, including academic articles, books, and reports from international organizations. Case studies of sustainable development practices in public administration were also analyzed to provide practical insights into how sustainable development is implemented in practice. Interviews were conducted with experts in the field to gather additional insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development in public administration. Data collected through literature review, case studies and interviews were analyzed thematically to identify key themes and patterns. The findings were used to develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development in public administration and to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities for its implementation. By identifying the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development in public administration, the paper highlights the need for innovative approaches and tools to promote its implementation.
Keywords: public administration, sustainable development, research, practice, education