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Automatic detection of the height of poured concrete via fiber-optic temperature sensing
Authors: LI HAO , YANG HUADONG , ZHU HAO , LIU ZHIANG 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In the process of bridge foundation construction, the height of poured concrete cannot be measured automatically, which depends on manual operation and construction interruption. This paper proposes an automatic detection technology of the height of poured concrete via fiber-optic temperature sensing, which use the small temperature difference between concrete and air medium in the process of concrete pouring. The median filtering method is used to process the temperature position curve to obtain a signal curve similar to a step signal. The step functions with different periods are constructed, and the correlation coefficient curve is obtained by cross-correlation operation between the obtained temperature curve and the step functions with different periods. The variable step size search method is used to improve computational efficiency. Finally, the correlation coefficient curve is processed by peak seeking to realize the automatic discrimination of concrete level elevation. This technology has been successfully applied to the diaphragm wall project of Zhang-Jing-Gao Yangtze River Bridge. Limited by the spatial resolution of the temperature measurement system, the resolution of the liquid level elevation is ± 0.5m, and the automatic judgment of the liquid level elevation is consistent with the actual measurement results judged by the temperature nephogram, indicating that the algorithm has good accuracy, and the results of 30 operations at the same time are consistent, indicating that the algorithm has good stability.
In-air Handwritten English Word Recognition Based on Corner Point Feature Fusion and Contrastive Learning
Authors: Shi Na , Wei Hongxi 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

In recent years, in-air handwritten English word recognition is a novel and challenging task, it has gained the attention of many researchers.
Since there are no spatial constraints and friction feedback when writing in the air, the gesture and angle of the hand are constantly changing. This led to writing text with drag-and-drop handwriting. Thus the in-air handwritten text is more ambiguous, resulting in low recognition accuracy. To solve this difficulty, this paper proposes a novel method for analyzing static trajectory images using an encoder-decoder model based on Transformer. Firstly, a corner detector is used to detect the corner point of a character, and corner features are introduced to suppress the interference of font appearance and distortion. Secondly, an enhanced feature extractor (EFE) is also proposed, which facilitates the capture of useful character features instead of useless drag-and-drop handwritten features. Finally, a joint loss function based on contrastive learning is used. A joint loss function based on contrastive learning is introduced to cluster the same class of character features based on the cross-entropy loss function, which in turn improves the performance of in-air handwritten English word recognition. In this paper, experiments were conducted on the in-air handwritten English words dataset of IAHEW-UCAS2016. The experimental results show that our method achieves higher recognition accuracy without the help of any dictionary and data augmentation.
High-Performance Application Mapping in Network-on-Chip based Multicore Systems
Authors: Reza Md Farhadur 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

The allocation of resources and scheduling of tasks, specifically mapping, in multicoresystems on-chip (MCSoC), poses significant challenges. Tasks have diverse resourcerequirements and interact with each other, while network-on-chip (NoC)-based MCSoCconsists of heterogeneous cores and communication networks. The heterogeneity ofresources in MCSoC, along with the varying computational and communication demandsof applications, makes mapping a complex optimization problem. We have mathematicallymodeled the mapping problem in NoC-based MCSoC using mixed-integer linearprogramming (MILP) with the objective of minimizing the execution time of applications.This model incorporates computation and communication capacity, energy budget constraintsof MCSoC, and execution time requirements of applications. We further proposeheuristics, including simulated annealing (SA) and genetic algorithm (GA), consideringthe capacity and budget constraints of MCSoC systems to accelerate applications and providequick mapping solutions. Simulation results demonstrate that the performance fromSA and GA heuristics are very close (within 10%) to the optimal solutions from MILPacross various applications for 2D-mesh NoCs with 16 to 100 cores. The energy consumptionof SA and GA heuristics is also very close to the optimal solutions from MILP, witha few exceptions on small-scale 16-core NoC. Additionally, SA outperforms GA in mostcases for all applications.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and red blood cell distribution width to platelet ratio and their relationships with inflammatory and antioxidant status in dogs with different stages of heart failure
Authors: KOCATURK Meriç , SARIL Ahmet , OZ Abdullah Doğukan , RUBIO Camila Peres , CERON Jose Joaquin , YILMAZ Zeki 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We aimed to evaluate the red blood cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RDW/PLT) with other complete blood cell count (CBC) indices and their correlations with serum proinflammatory cytokines, acute phase proteins (APPs), and antioxidant biomarkers in dogs at different stages of heart failure (HF). A total of 29 dogs were divided into four groups according to the ACVIM Consensus Statement: stage-A (healthy/controls, n = 8), stage-B2 (n = 6), stage-C (n = 10), and stage-D (n = 5). Seventeen CBC indices were calculated and correlated with the measurements of inflammatory, APPs, and antioxidant biomarkers, as well as selected echocardiographic variables in all dogs. At stage-C, CBC indices were evaluated 14 days after the treatment. Statistically significant changes were observed only for RDW/PLT and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) between groups. NLR increased, but RDW/PLT deceased in dogs with HF, compared to controls (P < 0.05). There were no statistically differences between pre- and post-treatment CBC indices. There were significantly positive and negative correlations between the CBC indices, serum parameters and selected echocardiographic variables in dogs with HF(P < 0.05). ROC analysis showed the best sensitivity (57% and 68%) and specificity (100% and 57%) for NLR > 5.8 and RDW/PLT ≤ 0.057 for predicting the severity of HF, respectively. Results showed that NLR and RDW/PLT may have potential for monitoring severity of the disease and the effect of treatment in dogs with HF. Imbalances between indices of circulating blood cells can contribute to immunoinflammatory and antioxidant responses in pathogenesis of canine HF, which may provide us alternative targets to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in veterinary medicine.
Implement the RSSI Localization Algorithm for Monitoring in Mines by Using Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Rawat Shailendra Kumar 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Due to the frequent occurrence of accidents in subterranean environments, the real-time tracking of underground workers' whereabouts holds utmost importance to ensure their safety during emergencies and rescue operations. An enhanced strategy for precise localization is imperative in this context. Therefore, a comprehensive exploration of node positioning algorithms within Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is crucial to guarantee the safety of coal mine operations. This study introduces an innovative localization technique that relies on an entropy-weighted approach to refine the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) measurements. The primary objective is to establish a more accurate distance measurement, achieved through a novel RSSI correction model known as the Entropy-weighted model. Subsequently, a genetic algorithm is employed to precisely determine the coordinates of the target node. The proposed technique is simulated using MATLAB, yielding promising results. The simulations clearly indicate that the algorithm effectively mitigates the adverse effects of environmental factors such as diffraction, multipath interference, and obstructions on the localization process. Furthermore, it significantly outperforms conventional methods in terms of accuracy, successfully meeting the stringent demands for precise personnel tracking in underground mining networks.
Achieving Maximum Strength in Oak Wood (Quercus robur, L.) Bonding: Techniques for Surface Preparation and Adhesive Application
Authors: Gržan Tomislav , Novosel Andrija , Špada Vedrana , Mihulja Goran , Živković Vjekoslav 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of three surface machining methods (planing, sanding and face milling) on the performance of bonded slavonian oak (Quercus robur, L.) joints in dry and artificially aged AA state. The most suitable mechanical processing and adhesive matrix to meet the requirements of wood bonding had to be determined to create a suitable application for future studies of bonding oak wood to non-wood materials. The variously machined surfaces were tested using five adhesives: polyvinil acetate (PVAC), 1k polyurethane (PUR1), fibre-reinforced polyurethane (PUR2), 2k polyurethane (PUR3) and ER adhesive (ER) – ER resin. The surface properties of wood and bonding properties of glued wooden joints were measured. Wetting angle was tested according to EN 828, surface energy was calculated according to Wu's and OWRK methods, while the compressive shear strength test samples were prepared and tested following the ISO 6238 standard in dry and artificially aged (AA) state. Visually designation of main failure patterns and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of adhesive-line integrity and adhesive penetration were also used to evaluate the joint bonding properties. The sanded surface results in the best wettability and the highest surface energy which may be attributed to the changes in surface morphology and structure of chemical components on the wood surface. The strength of PVAc glued joints was affected only by different machining, ER and PUR1 were affected by different machining and/or by AA, whereas PUR2 and PUR3 were affected neither by different machining nor by AA. PUR types of adhesives have proven to be the most suitable for bonding moisture-resistant face-milled, planed or sanded joints.
Design and Characterization of Hydrogel Drug Delivery system of Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Authors: DEEPTHI BACHALA , KAMERE KISHORE , VIJAYKUMAR GAMPA 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The aim of this work was to design and evaluate a microemulsion transdermal gel of Paroxetine Hydrochloride for the treatment of depression. Paroxetine is the most potent serotonin reuptake blocker antidepressant.
Methods: Phase-Titration method, D-Optimal design, Factorial design were used for the development of Paroxetine HCl microemulsions gel. Using pseudo-ternary phase diagram microemulsion area was selected and according to that ratio of % oil, % surfactant and % co- surfactant, microemulsion was optimized. Based on phase diagrams, formulations were prepared and evaluated for various parameters including compatibility test within the drug and excipient by FT-IR. The prepared microemulsion gel was subjected for various tests like size distribution study, zeta potential, DSC, % CDR, % transmittance, globule size, Cmax, Tmax, drug content, in-vitro diffusion and ex-vivo permeation studies.
Results: Microemulsion based gel of Paroxetine HCl formulations results revealed that all the physicochemical parameters were found to be desirable. The best formulation passed thermodynamic stability studies, robust to dilutions of different medium and showed drug release of approx. 65% in 8h. The optimized formulation having the combination of Flaxseed Oil (3ml), surfactant mixture consisted of Tween®80 & Propylene glycol in 1:3 ratio (17.06ml) and double distilled water (29.93ml) as an aqueous phase showed best physicochemical parameters with 60.82 % of in-vitro drug release at 8h i.e. close to predicted values obtained from d-optimal design. The optimized formulation showed no significant changes on physiochemical studies when subjected to accelerated stability studies according to ICH guidelines.
Interpretation and Conclusion: Based on the results it can be concluded that Microemulsion transdermal gel of Paroxetine Hydrochloride could be a potential candidate for the treatment of depression.
Identifikasi Mitigasi Struktural dan Nonstruktural pada Area Reklamasi Pantai di Kota Sorong
Authors: Ngamelubun Dewiyanti Serofina , Octavia Linda 
Published: February 2024

Title: Identification of Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation in the Beach Reclamation Area in Sorong City
Coastal reclamation has often occurred in several regions in Indonesia to increase land area. This was also done by the Government of Sorong City, which stockpiled 25ha of beach area. Coastal reclamation cannot avoid disasters that will occur, from socio-economic disasters to floods and tsunamis. The impact of losses from coastal reclamation is not only on environmental damage but also on loss of material and lives. Several mitigation strategies may have been implemented to minimize the impact, but it is still considered less effective and not by the standard. This research aims to identify what mitigation has and has not been carried out by related institutions. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to describe structural and non-structural mitigation using variables based on the Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 21 of 2008 concerning the Implementation of Disaster Management. This research can serve as a basis for mitigation in coastal reclamation areas.
Ketangguhan Masyarakat Pasca Bencana Gempa Bumi
Authors: Ate Christopel Harry Orlando , Damanik Imelda Irmawati 
Published: February 2024

Title: Community Resilience After Earthquake Disasters, Case Study: Ngibikan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, 2006
Community resilience in facing disasters is an essential asset for the community in its efforts to rise from the current adversity. Yogyakarta is known as one of the provinces prone to earthquake disasters. The earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, with a magnitude of 5.9 SR, was one of the darkest events in Yogyakarta. Ngibikan Hamlet is one of the places affected by the disaster because it is located approximately 10 km from the center of the large earthquake. This research aims to determine the level of community resilience in terms of social, economic, physical (reconstruction), contribution of government organizations, resilience index indicators, and key interpretations of community resilience in facing earthquake disasters, and as a recommendation for communities to be even more resilient in facing disasters. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods through case studies. Data collection was carried out using field surveys and interviews. The research results show that the community in Ngibikan Hamlet has adequate resilience because it can recover after a disaster using a democratic system involving all parties, starting from the community itself and the government. However, providing understanding to the community must continue to be carried out on an ongoing basis to achieve a society that is genuinely resilient to earthquake disasters that might occur again.
Eficiência dos hospitais públicos, privados e acreditados do sul do Brasil
Authors: Sousa Soraya Bachmann , Hedlund Patrique , Kroenke Adriana , Hein Nelson 
Published: February 2024

Com o objetivo de avaliar a eficiência dos hospitais públicos, privados e acreditados do Sul do Brasil, foram utilizados indicadores clínicos, técnicos e financeiros de 2018. A amostra foi composta por 81 hospitais. Para a análise foi adotada a técnica Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), utilizou-se o modelo BCC com retornos variáveis de escala. Os resultados apontam que ao analisar a relação entre a eficiência técnica e clínica e a relação entre eficiência técnica e financeira dos hospitais, 18 deles apresentaram 100% com orientação a input e a output. Ao analisar a eficiência clínica e financeira verificou-se que 24% mostraram-se eficientes quando orientados a input e output, entretanto, apenas o hospital H34 apresentou-se eficiente em todas as análises. Conclui-se que a acreditação hospitalar contribui para um melhor desempenho, visto que, os administradores que inserirem a acreditação em seu planejamento estratégico obtiveram um resultado melhor.
Antropologiczne podstawy logoterapii Viktora E. Frankla
Authors: Michalski Karol 
Published: February 2024

Człowiek w logoterapii Viktora E. Frankla charakteryzuje się trzema podstawowymi sposobami bycia: fizycznym, psychicznym, duchowym. Duchowy sposób bycia jest sferą autonomiczną, w której jesteśmy zdolni do pozyskania sensu przez przeżycie i robienie czegoś wartościowego oraz dzięki któremu możemy nabrać dystansu i odnieść się do chorobowych symptomów zaburzonej psychiki. Wypełnienie się sensem przez robienie czegoś wartościowego jest możliwe dzięki trzem zdolnościom, zakorzenionym w strukturzebycia ludzkiego: zdolności do intencjonalnego kierowania się poza siebie do świata zewnętrznego, zdolności transcendowania siebie ze względu na doświadczenie czegoś wartościowego i zdolności do dystansowania się od siebie, dzięki której w ogóle możemydoświadczyć czegoś takiego, jak to, że jesteśmy także duchowymi osobami i objawić się w swoim człowieczeństwie. W artykule ukazano antropologiczne podstawy logoterapii Frankla, akcentując aspekt ludzkiej wolności.
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Zgłoszono: 28/11/2022. Zrecenzowano: 26/04/2023. Zaakceptowano do publikacji: 02/05/2023
Assessing the export competitiveness of industries from Índia and Nepal - a cross-country analysis
Authors: Venkateshamurthy Prathibha , S Jeevananda , Mehrolia Sangeeta 
Published: February 2024

This study compares and analyses the export competitiveness of Nepal and India adopting a multi-dimensional framework to show export competitiveness in the industry. This research also emphasises the relative market importance of Indian and Nepalese industries to each other's marketplaces. To determine the export competitiveness of 97 industries in India and Nepal from 2010 to 2021, a multidimensional framework was used that takes into account industry specialisation, industry growth, and market size. According to the results of our study, approximately 68 per cent of Indian industries are dynamic, indicating that they are expanding, and 42 per cent of them are global, making them more specialised and export-oriented. However, the majority of Nepal's industries (72 per cent) are static, and their export growth rate is less than the average growth rate for the world. In addition, the research analyses realistic export opportunities for Indian and Nepalese industries in each other's markets based on relative market importance. Policymakers, government representatives, business executives, and industry leaders in both countries may use this study to focus their limited resources on the industries that could benefit from them the most. Although export competitiveness research is extensive and contemporary, it lacks some prospective stud areas, such as cross-country analyses of various industries. Using a multi-dimensional framework, this study analyses and categorises 97 industries in India and Nepal as static or dynamic in global and domestic regions.
Anti-cancer Potential of Phytoflavonoidal Drugs against Gynecological Cancer
Authors: Sangwan Kavita , Goyal Parveen Kumar 
Published: February 2024

Background:
Flavonoids, one of the major bioactive constituents of herbal drugs, have
been scientifically reported to possess diverse therapeutic potentials such as anticancer, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antioxidant, etc. This manuscript enlightens the anticancer
potential of traditional herbal flavonoids in gynecological cancer i.e., is one of the major life-threats
in women.

Objective:
This manuscript is aimed at an insightful compilation of scientific substantiations of herbal
flavonoids in gynecological cancer along with targeted drug delivery systems for the same.

Materials and Methods:
The contents and data represented in the article have been reviewed using
institutional libraries and online database resources (available in the public domain) such as PubMed,
Science-Direct, Web of Science, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, Google Scholar,
Hinari, SciFinder, Research Gate, etc.

Results:
Flavonoids are natural compounds and have potential against cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. In-vitro and in-vivo experiments have demonstrated the significant potential of flavonoids in gynecological cancer, especially cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. It was reported
from in-vitro experimentations that targeted drug delivery system improves the anticancer effect of
flavonoids.

Conclusion:
Phytoflavonoids have the potential to prevent gynecological cancer by induction of
apoptosis cell cycle arrest and reactive oxygen species generation. Further studies on the drug delivery system of flavonoids are warranted.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Dural Sinus Malformation in a Fetus: A Case
Report
Authors: Li Fangli , Gao Hui , Lin Huashan , Zhang Wei 
Published: February 2024

Background::
Dural sinus malformation (DSM) is a rather rare congenital condition that can be encountered in the fetus and infants. The cause and etiology of
DSM remain unclear. Obstetric ultrasound plays a key role in screening fetal brain malformations, and MRI is frequently used as a complementary
method to confirm the diagnosis and provide more details.

Objective::
Here, we present a fetus with DSM by multiple imaging methods to help better understand the imaging characteristics of this malformation.

Case Presentation::
A 22-year-old primipara was referred to our hospital at 25 weeks of gestation following the detection of a fetal intracranial mass without any
symptoms. A prenatal ultrasound performed in our hospital at 25 + 2 gestational weeks showed a large anechoic mass with liquid dark space, while
no blood flow was detected. After the initial evaluation, this primipara received a prenatal MRI in our hospital. This examination at 25 + 5
gestational weeks delineated a fan-shaped mass in the torcular herophili, which was iso-to hyperintense on T1WI and hypointense on T2WI. At the
lower part of this lesion, a quasi-circular hyperintense on T1WI and a signal slightly hyperintense on T2WI could be seen. Meanwhile, the adjacent
brain parenchyma was compressed by the mass.

Conclusion::
We reviewed the current literature to obtain a better understanding of the mechanisms, imaging characteristics, and survival status of DSM.
Although the primipara of the present study regretfully opted for elective termination of pregnancy, the reevaluation of DSM survival deserves
more attention because of the better survival data from recent studies.