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Integration of the participative dimension in the design space exploration decision-making model for the design of social innovation in the energy sector
Authors: Basma SAMIR , Audrey ABI AKLE , Iban LIZARRALDE , Michael HAMWI 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe energy sector is undergoing a major shift towards sustainable and socially responsible solutions, which requires the development of new ideas, methods and technologies that prioritize environmental sustainability, social justice, and community participation. Designing social innovations in this complex sector requires informed decisions that consider different criteria and trade-offs. To answer this question, we propose a decision-making approach based on design space exploration method that involves the categorization of the design parameters of social innovations in the energy sector under four dimensions : environmental, economic, social, and participative. In this paper, we focus on the participative dimension of design parameters that allows the consideration of citizens’ engagement and acceptance from the preliminary phases of the design process. The fuzzy method is used to simulate this dimension. Finally, the model integrates the parameters of the 4 dimensions that define social innovation and generates possible and optimal solutions basing on MOGA II genetic algorithm. We used the example of a solar self-consumption system to illustrate and validate the proposed approach. The use case is described and visualization techniques, such as correlation matrices, parallel coordinate plots, and bubble plots, were generated to display design space and optimal design solutions. This provides designers with a comprehensive framework for exploring the design space and making trade-offs that facilitate the design of successful social innovations in the energy sector.
CNN-based vane-type Vortex Generator modelling
Authors: Portal-Porras Koldo , Fernandez-Gamiz Unai , Zulueta Ekaitz , Garcia-Fernandez Roberto , Zulueta Asier 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

The simplicity and accuracy of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools have made them the most widely used method for solving fluid dynamics problems. However, these tools have some limitations, being the most significant the required computational resources. This fact, added to the growth of the Artificial Intelligence, has led to an increasing number of studies using data-driven methods to solve fluid dynamic problems. Flow control devices are a very popular research topic, since their implementation can significantly improve the behavior of the flow. Among these devices, Vortex Generators (VGs) can be highlighted for their simplicity, efficiency and numerous applications. In this study, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is proposed to predict the flow behavior on the wake behind VGs. In order to obtain data for training the network, 20 different CFD simulations were conducted, considering the same inflow conditions but different vane heights and angles of attack of the VGs. The results show that the CNN is able to accurately predict the velocity and vorticity fields on the wake of the VG, being the most conflictive cases the ones with tall VGs, large angles of attack and close distances to the VGs. Additionally, the vortical structure, vortex path and velocity profiles on the vortex core of the main vortex are evaluated, showing good agreements with CFD results.
Labor Ethics Study on the Employment Substitution Effect of AI - Based on the Perspective of Changes in Logistics Work
Authors: Chen Snow , Wei Xinwan , Jin Yuhan , Wang Jing , Ma Xuan , Zhou E , Deng Peihua 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Platform employers often have non-traditional labor relations, with labor flexibility and part-time work providing workers with a certain degree of freedom. However, the introduction of AI algorithms into these platforms has disrupted traditional workflows and altered work intensity, giving rise to the so-called "gig economy." This new economy has also brought with it a series of labor ethics issues, including the dispersion of employee rights, conflicts between labor and capital due to digital exploitation, shortened career paths, and mismatches between labor and contributions. This study employs structural equation modeling to investigate the impact of AI on labor ethics in flexible employment. Specifically, four variables are examined to assess the extent to which AI is being used to replace human labor. Labor ethics is evaluated through three dimensions, including labor alienation, labor relations, and job transfer. These dimensions are used to gauge changes in labor ethics. Ultimately, the study seeks to establish a structural equation model that sheds light on the labor ethics issues that arise as a result of the substitution of AI for human labor in flexible employment.
The illusion of competence reflected in grade predictions and utility of learning strategies
Authors: Kang Echeol 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to test the illusion of competence by analyzing the effects of students’ expected examination scores and the utility of the learning strategies that students use on their actual exam scores. Expected and actual midterm and final exam scores for 105 students in a course for secondary preservice teachers showed negative correlations that confirmed the bidirectional nature of the Dunning-Kruger effect, which is the phenomenon in which people’s estimates of their performance on tasks tend to be inversely proportional to their actual performance, i.e., people who estimate that their performance will be the best perform worse, and vice versa. Students’ knowledge of their actual midterm exam scores had a significant influence on their expected final exam results, in that they made more objective and reliable judgments of their competence for their final exam scores. The utility of the learning strategies that the students used correlated positively with expected scores, but negatively with actual scores. Both the effect of expected score and the effect of learning strategy on actual score were negative, but learning strategy utility had a greater impact than did expected score. The findings of this study confirm previous study results of an illusion of student competence between individuals’ expected and actual task performance, and add that studying using learning strategies of low utility has negative impacts on actual performance.
Linear determinacy on the propagation phenomena of the Lotka-Volterra competition system
Authors: XIAO Dongyuan , WU Chang-Hon , Zhou Maolin 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
In this paper, we mainly consider the speed selection problem for the classical Lotka-Volterra competition system. We propose a sufficient and necessary condition for this long-standing problem, which reveals the essence of linearly selected problem for monostable dynamical system. Moreover, by expanding the common parameter range, our result allows us to obtain a complete observation on the transition phenomenon between linear and nonlinear speed selection.
AMS Subject Classifications: 35K57 (Reaction-diffusion equations), 35B40 (Asymptotic behavior of solutions).
Optimizing Marketing Decisions Through a Structured Decision-Making Model Based on Marketing Engineering Principles
Authors: Hajisafi Amir 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Effective marketing decision-making benefits from a rigorous, data-driven process that systematically evaluates alternatives based on insights and analysis. This study develops and evaluates a 5-stage decision-making process model integrating marketing engineering principles aimed to optimize marketing decisions. An experiment randomized 150 participants into groups following either the proposed model or an unaided approach. Results indicate the model-following group achieved significantly higher ROI from marketing decisions (19.3% vs 16.4%) and employed key elements like customer segmentation, experimentation, and optimization to a greater extent. However, limitations including the experiment's scenario, self-report measures, and cross-sectional design constrain implications. Future research employing probability sampling, multiple decision contexts, longitudinal designs, manipulation checks, and objective metrics can further validate the proposed model. Overall, the study advances the understanding of how structured decision processes based on marketing engineering principles may optimize marketing decisions and outcomes.
JEL Classification: M30, M31, M37, M10, M16, M21, Z33, L10, L22, C61
Gastrointestinal Quality of Life and Bowel Function in Adults Born With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung Disease
Authors: Wehrli Lea A. , Reppucci Marina L. , Torre Luis De La , Ketzer Jill , Rieck Jared M. , Cooper Emily H. , Judd-Glossy Laura , Peña Alberto , Bischoff Andrea 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Purpose
To assess the quality of life and disease-specific functioning of adults with anorectal malformations (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) compared to healthy reference scores.
Methods
Patients with the diagnosis of ARM or HD from the Adult Colorectal Research Registry completed the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQoLI), and the Bowel Function Score (BFS) between October 2019 and August 2022. One-sample Wilcoxon test compared the results to reported healthy references with a significance level of < 0.05.
Results
The response rate was 67%. All three surveys were completed by 133 adults with a slight preponderance of males (51%). Median age was 31 years, 117 were born with ARM and 16 with HD. All subgroups had significantly lower BFS than healthy references. ARM patients scored significantly lower than the healthy reference population when assessed for GIQoL. All showed significant impairment with the mental component summary (MCS) of SF-36. Patients with a successful bowel management had significantly higher scores on all three questionnaires than those with fecal accidents.
Conclusion
Our results emphasize the importance of a successful bowel management and its impact on the quality of life and bowel function. Long-term follow-up is recommended with attention to mental health.
The Effect of Strabismus Surgery on the Dynamic Balance in Children With Strabismus
Authors: Çapar Serpil Hülya , Karaman Emin , Kara Eyyup , Çapar Olgu , Ahmet Sibel , Kara Halide Çetin , Çakır Akın , Gökyiğit Birsen , Ataş Ahmet 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Purpose
To evaluate the effect of strabismus surgery on the dynamic balance by using computerized dynamic posturography in children with strabismus.
Methods
This study was designed as a prospective observational study. Hearing test and complete ophthalmological examinations were performed for all subjects. Patients with moderate and severe amblyopia, hearing loss at any level and/or any suspicion of balance impairment were excluded from the study. Postural stability evaluation was performed by computerized dynamic posturography including sensory organization test, adaptation test and rhythmic weight shift test. All tests were applied preoperatively and in the postoperative 1st and 3rd months respectively.
Results
Fifteen female and 12 male pre-adolescents aged between 7–12 (9.67 ± 1.62 years) were included in the current study. In the sensory organization test, the preoperative visual ratio percentages (73.19 ± 14.95%) improved statistically significantly at the postoperative 1st and 3rd months (78.59 ± 16.21% and 81,44 ± 14,18; p = 0.026, p = 0.021, respectively). The preoperative toes up (110,66 ± 33,48) and toes down (81,46 ± 28,36) adaptation tests improved statistically significantly at the postoperative 3rd month (88,74 ± 20,94 and 63,36 ± 16,03; p < 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). In Rhythmic Weight Shift test, the postoperative 3rd month directional control (forward-backward) value (74.25 ± 11.51%) was statistically significantly higher compared to the preoperative directional control (forward-backward) value (67.76 ± 11.38%) (p = 0.011). The postoperative 3rd month directional control (forward-backward) value (74.25 ± 11.51%) was statistically significantly higher compared to the postoperative 1st month directional control (forward-backward) value (68.43 ± 14.00%) (p = 0.028).
Conclusion
Surgical treatment resulted in an improvement in the maintenance of dynamic balance in children with strabismus.
Construction of a survival model for Esophageal Squamous Carcinoma and prediction of potential treatment with herbal medicine
Authors: Zhang Zhenhu , Zhang Guodong , Xiao Zhaohua , Mao Xinyu , wang Dong 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for 80% of esophageal cancers worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate of only 30%. Herbal medicine has been extensively used in Asian medicine for more than 5000 years, yet little is known about its application in ESCC. Zhenqi Fuzheng Granules (ZQFZ) is a classic Chinese herbal formula used to improve immunity, but research on the mechanism is lacking.
Methods
We verified 25 ZQFZ substances from the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology (TCMSP) database for this study, downloaded GSE20347 and GSE38129 datasets from the GEO database to find the targets of ESCC, and plotted Venn diagrams to obtain the co-targets of ZQFZ and ESCC. GO and GSEA enrichment analyses have been performed to look into the levels of expression and biological functions of the key genes. Key targets were obtained using the LASSO machine learning algorithm and the cytoHubba plugin in Cytoscape 3.8.2, respectively, and further validated with datasets GSE45670, GSE161533, and the GEPIA database. Immune infiltration analysis was performed using the CIBERSORTx algorithm and correlations between core targets and common immunosuppressive checkpoints were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients to explore the immune function and validated using the TIMER 2.0 database. Data on esophageal squamous cancer survival was obtained from the TCGA database, and key genes were evaluated using univariate and multivariate Cox analyses. Differential genes were then added to create a Nomogram analysis. To further assess the potential effects of the selected drugs on ESCC, molecular docking was performed.
Results
From the 35 differential genes, we extracted 5 of the most closely related genes and 6 of the prognosis-related genes, respectively. Immunoassay showed that CXCL10 was closely associated with immune infiltration, while the CHEK1 gene was associated with patient survival prognosis. The 11 core genes were analyzed and docked one by one, showing good results.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ZQFZ may act through multiple pathways on a range of targets to treat ESCC. This study presents a novel method for treating ESCC and lays the basis for ZQFZ clinical application.
Icodextrin– induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis in a patient with peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Liu Chun-Hao , Chen Chien-Chou , Sung Chih-Chien 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Icodextrin is widely utilized as an osmotic agent in peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescription for clinical patients with inadequate ultrafiltration, but icodextrin induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) has not been well recognized. We described a young-aged female with IgA nephropathy under continuous automated peritoneal dialysis who developed skin erythema with exfoliation over the groin at 7th day after first infusion of icodextrin based PD prescription. Her scaling skin lesion with pinhead-sized pustules invaded the bilateral inguinal folds at first, and then extended to general trunk accompanied by pruritus and mild tingly in rapid succession. As expansion of confluent skin lesion, she was admitted on 14th day of icodextrin exposure and PD treatment was instantly ceased. She was afebrile with stable vital sign and physical examination was notable for widespread erythematous papules with pruritus extending over her groins, abdomen and back. Pertinent laboratory examination showed leukocytosis of 18970 cells/μL with neutrophile count of 17642 cells/μL (92.3 %), and c-reactive-protein: 3.39 mg/dl. Skin biopsy reveals multifocal subcorneal abscess with papillary dermal edema, and upper-dermal neutrophilia with perivascular accentuation, consistent with the diagnosis of AGEP. After discontinuation of PD, she underwent temporary high-flux hemodialysis and treatment of steroid and antihistamine, her dermatologic lesion resolved totally four days later and restarted peritoneal dialysis at 17th day without any skin sequalae. This case highlighted the fact that icodextrininduced AGEP should be early recognized after first use of icodextrin to avoid misdiagnosis to other dermatoses and severe complication without appropriate management.
WITHDRAWN: Glycaemic index and glycaemic load values of Thai geographical indication rice cultivars
Authors: Srik Khongsak , Srik Wararat 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Glycaemic index of white rice is generally high; however, it varies in brown or pigmented rice. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the glycaemic indices and glycaemic loads of rice varieties registered as Thai geographical indication (GI) rice. Ten Thai GI rice samples, differing in properties and colors; Kum Lanna, Rai Leum Pua Petchabun, Kalasin Kaowong, Hom Mali Phayao, Hom Mali Thung Kula Rong-Hai, Hom Mali Surin, Leuang Patew Chumphon, Rai Dawk Kha Phangnga, Sangyod Muang Phatthalung, and Jek Chuey Sao Hai were analyzed for their glycaemic index responses using the standard in-vivo method. It was found that Thai GI rice varieties exhibited medium to high glycaemic indices and all samples showed high glycaemic load values (>20). The glycamic indices ranged from 62 (Sangyod Muang Phatthalung) to 82 (Kalasin Kaowong). Glycemic indices were discovered to be primarily impacted by variety rather than geography. The findings of this study updated the glycemic index database of special rice types, allowing consumers to select healthier rice.
Impact of residual coronary lesions on outcomes of myocardial infarction patients with multi-vessel disease
Authors: Ahmed Tarek A. N. , Othman Amr A. A. , Demitry Salwa R. , El-Maghraby Khaled M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background
Interest grew in residual disease burden after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The residual SYNTAX score (rSS) is a strong prognostic factor of coronary events and all-cause death in patients who underwent PCI. Its derivative, the SYNTAX Revascularization Index (SRI), has been used in determining the proportion of coronary artery disease (CAD) that has been treated and has been shown to have prognostic utility in PCI for patients with multi-vessel disease (MVD).
Purpose
We sought to assess the use of the rSS and the SRI as predictors for in-hospital outcomes and up to two-year cumulative follow-up outcomes in patients with multi-vessel disease (MVD) who underwent PCI in the setting of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) or Non-STEMI (NSTEMI).
Methods
We recruited 149 patients with either STEMI or NSTEMI in the setting of MVD who underwent PCI. We divided them into tertiles, based on their rSS and SRI values, respectively. We calculated bSS and rSS using the latest version of the web-based calculator, and from these scores we calculated SRI. The endpoints were: In-hospital composite MACE and its components, in-hospital mortality, follow-up cumulative MACE up to 2-years.
Results
rSS and SRI were not significant predictors of in-hospital death or MACE, while female sex hypertension, and left ventricular ejection fraction were independent predictors of in-hospital MACE. At two-year follow-up, Kaplan-Meier analysis showed significantly increased incidence of death and MACE within the third rSS tertile (rSS > 12) compared to the other tertiles (log rank p = 0.03), while there was no significant difference between the three SRI tertiles. rSS was a significant predictor of death and MACE on univariate Cox regression analysis. On multivariate Cox regression, rSS was an independent predictor for MACE (HR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.06, p = 0.002). Of notice, all patients with complete revascularisation survived throughout the entire follow-up period.
Conclusions
The rSS and SRI were poor predictors of in-hospital death and MACE, while they were good predictors of death and MACE at two-year follow-up, with better overall performance for rSS in comparison to SRI. Patients with rSS values > 12 showed significantly higher incidence of MACE and all-cause mortality at two years. The best prognosis was achieved with complete revascularisation.
A safe approach to the treatment of type 2 diabetes in elderly patients
Authors: Bulgakova S. V. , Bashinskaya S. A. , Dolgikh Y. A. , Sharonova L. A. , Kosareva O. V. , Treneva E. V. , Kurmayev D. P. , Sirotko I. I. 
Published: June 2023

Introduction. Type 2 diabetes is a significant medical problem. The solution to this problem lies not only in lowering the patient’s blood glucose level, but also in preventing the complications of diabetes, influencing insulin resistance and normalizing body weight.Aim. To develop an effective and safe treatment regimen for elderly women with type 2 diabetes, which is aimed at compensating carbohydrate metabolism, improving lipid metabolism and anthropometric parameters.Materials and methods. The study involved 80 women with type 2 diabetes aged 60 to 74 years, who were divided into 2 groups of 40 people. Group 1 included patients with type 2 diabetes receiving traditional therapy for type 2 diabetes. Patients of the group 2 received the method of treatment developed by us, including, in addition to the traditional regimen, the drug Subetta®, cholecalciferol drops. All women collected complaints and anamnesis, assessed anthropometric parameters, glucose, glycated hemoglobin, vitamin D, lipid profile.Results. All patients with type 2 diabetes initially were not compensated for carbohydrate metabolism, had abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and vitamin D deficiency. Anthropometric parameters significantly improved, glucose and HbA1c levels decreased to target values in patients of group 2 after 6 months against the background of the use of Subetta® and cholecalciferol. Also in this group, the indicators of lipid metabolism improved: the levels of cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides decreased, and the levels of HDL increased. Vitamin D levels reached target range. No episodes of hypoglycemia were recorded.Conclusions. The addition of Subetta® and cholecalciferol to the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes contributed to the achievement of target indicators of carbohydrate metabolism, improved lipid profile, and weight loss. This method of treatment is well tolerated and has a low risk of hypoglycemia, which is especially important for elderly patients.