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Anticipatory Postural Control in Adaptation of Goal-directed Lower Extremity Movements
Authors: Moriyama Mai , Kouzaki Motoki , Hagio Shota 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Skilled football players can adapt their kicking movements depending on external environments. Predictive postural control movements, known as anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs), are needed preceding kicking movements to precisely control them while maintaining a standing posture only with the support leg. We aimed to clarify APAs of the support leg in the process of adaptation of goal-directed movements with the lower limb. Participants replicated ball-kicking movements such that they reached a cursor, representing a kicking-foot position towards a forward target while standing with the support leg. APAs were observed as the centre of pressure of the support leg shifted approximately 300 ms in advance of the onset of movement of the kicking foot. When the cursor trajectory of the kicking foot was visually rotated during the task, the kicking-foot movement was gradually modified to reach the target, indicating adaptation to the novel visuomotor environment. Interestingly, APAs in the mediolateral direction were also altered following the change in kicking-foot movements. Additionally, the APAs modified more slowly than the kicking-foot movements. These results suggest that flexible changes in predictive postural control might support the adaptation of goal-directed movements of the lower limb.
Impact of extended-course oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) in established Long COVID: Case series and research considerations
Authors: Cohen Alison K. , Jaudon Toni Wall , Schurman Eric M. , Kava Lisa , Vogel Julia Moore , Haas-Godsil Julia , Lewis Daniel , Crausman Samantha , Leslie Kate , Bligh Siobhan Christine , Lizars Gillian , Davids JD , S Saniya , Peluso Michael J. , McCorkell Lisa 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background: Prior case series suggest that a 5-day course of oral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) benefits some people with Long COVID, within and/or outside of the context of an acute reinfection. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no prior case series of people with Long COVID who have attempted longer courses of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.Methods: We documented a case series of 13 individuals with Long COVID who initiated extended courses (>5 days; range: 7.5-30 days) of oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir outside (n=11) of and within (n=2) the context of an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Participants reported on symptoms and health experiences before, during, and after their use of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.Results: Among those who took a long course of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir outside of the context of an acute infection, some experienced a meaningful reduction in symptoms, although not all benefits persisted; others experienced no effect on symptoms. One participant reported intense stomach pain that precluded her from continuing her course. Among the two participants who took a long course of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir within the context of an acute reinfection, both eventually returned to their pre-re-infection baseline.Discussion: Long courses of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir may have meaningful benefits for some people with Long COVID but not others. We encourage researchers to study who, how, and why nirmatrelvir/ritonavir benefits some and what course length is most effective, with the goal of informing clinical recommendations for using nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and/or other antivirals as a potential treatment for Long COVID.
Multistoried Woodlot Based Agroforestry System for Better Resource Utilization and More Income Generation for Farmer
Authors: Ali Md. Manik , Bari M. S. , Rahman M. T. , Sharmin I. J. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Diversification of the present cropping pattern coupled with the development of suitable technology packages is the need of the day to cope with the ever-increasing demand for diversified products and assured income. Different woodlot-based multistoried agroforestry systems such as ipilipil, pineapple, ghoraneem, and kalokoroi with brinjal and potato promise solutions to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change by offering multifaceted benefits. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the yield and probability of woodlot based multistoried with two vegetables, i.e potato and brinjal production, between 2019 and 2020. The experiment were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The upper-storied woody plants and sole vegetables received 100% PAR, but incident light was gradually decreased on brinjal and potato, which were grown at the floor of woody trees such as ipilipil, ghoraneem and kalokoroi. Additionally, the pineapple was cultivated at the line of woody trees as line cropping. The understory vegetables experienced 53.44, 55.85, 60.70, 63.01, 66.38, 71.02, and 100% PAR in different tree crop combinations. In both cases the highest BCR (3.75) and (3.09) was found in the ghoraneem + pineapple based multistoried agroforestry system for potato and brinjal production respectively that was the best technique for production, diversification, maximization of land use efficiency, and better profitability.
Study on the clogging pattern of multi-graded microparticles in porous asphalt concrete
Authors: Wang Xinmei , Qi Wenye , Li Yaxian , Wu Lanzhen , Wang Yucai 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
AQUA — Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society a formal withdrawal in relation to the above article by Xinmei Wang, Wenye Qi, Yaxian Li, Lanzhen Wu and Yucai Wang. This decision has been taken as the authors failed to complete the necessary corrections to their paper, and production could not be completed. As a result of this the paper has been withdrawn.
Two different approaches for monitoring planning in sewer networks: topological vs. deterministic optimization
Authors: Simone Antonietta , Cesaro Alessandra , Di Cristo Cristiana , Fecarotta Oreste , Morani Maria Cristina 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Monitoring of sewer networks (SNs) is an important task whose planning can be related to various purposes, for example contaminant detection and epidemiological studies. This paper proposes two different approaches for the identification of a monitoring system in SNs. The first one proposes the identification of the best monitoring points starting from the knowledge of the hydraulic behavior of the system with respect to specific sensor threshold values through an optimization procedure that maximizes the reliability in detecting a contaminant. A new mathematical model is developed and a global optimization solver is employed to perform the optimization procedure. The second approach is based on the complex network theory (CNT) tools, adopting the in-relevance-based harmonic centrality, and does not require any hydraulic simulation. The metric is evaluated for each node of the network and provides a range of nodes, classified with respect to their importance, useful to identify suitable locations for sensors. With reference to both a benchmark and a real SN, the comparison between the results achieved by both strategies indicates that the two approaches provide comparable solutions in terms of sensor location.
Multivariate multi-step LSTM model for flood runoff prediction: a case study on the Godavari River Basin in India
Authors: Garg Nikita , Negi Srishti , Nagar Ridhima , Rao Shruthi , K. R. Seeja 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Flood is India's most prevalent natural calamity, devastatingly affecting human lives, infrastructure, and agriculture. Predicting floods can help to mitigate the potential damage and conduct timely evacuation drives. This research proposes a deep-learning regression model to forecast flood runoff. Various climatological, hydrological, land, and vegetation-related data have been collected from multiple sources for 18 years (2002–2019) to create a comprehensive dataset for the Godavari River at the Perur water station in India. The relevant attributes identified through feature selection are river water level, precipitation, temperature, surface pressure, evaporation, soil water content, daily runoff, and average river flow. The selected features were fed into various time series prediction models like AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), Prophet, Neural Prophet, and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). The LSTM model obtained the best results achieving a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) value of 0.05, Mean Absolute Error (MAE) value of 0.007, Willmott's Index (WI) of 0.83, Legates-McCabe's Index (LMI) of 0.58, and R2 of 0.67 for a 1-day prediction with a look-back window of 183 days. The model is also trained to predict the flood runoff value for a week ahead. The proposed model can serve as an essential component in flood warning systems.
Analysis of impacts of climate change on the grant and protection of patents related to the water industry
Authors: Shakeri Hossein , Shakeri Zahra 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Various inventions are presented in the water industry, essential for the water supply, distribution, treatment, storage, and consumption optimization. It is necessary to confirm their novelty, innovative steps, and industrial applicability to protect water-related patents. However, the impacts of climate change are not considered in the granting of patents, and water-related inventions are registered or rejected regardless of these impacts. For example, an invention that causes greenhouse gas emissions may be patented because it is new. This research addresses this significant challenge using a descriptive-analytical approach and a library-field method. Based on the results, it is necessary to impose strictness on inventions that aggravate climate change (29% of the inventions investigated) and protect inventions that adapt to climate change impacts (71%). Furthermore, it is possible to use the tool of compulsory licensing to adapt to climate change and reduce its negative impacts. Moreover, the patent offices should evaluate climate change impacts by examining innovative steps and industrial applications. An invention that has negative impacts will be deprived of patent protection and considered one of the limitations and exceptions. Also, it is necessary to provide new interpretations of protection elements of the patent system.
Analisis Persepsi Pegawai terhadap Deteksi Occupational Fraud Melalui New Fraud Star Theory (Studi Kasus pada PT XYZ)
Authors: Utama Putu Nadiani Putri , Rahajeng Dian Kartika 
Published: September 2023

Tujuan – Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji faktor – faktor yang melandasi terjadinya occupational fraud serta menganalisis upaya pencegahan yang tepat dan belum terdapat dalam sistem pengendalian internal perusahaan terhadap occupational fraud menurut pegawai.Metode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian mix method. Pada fase pertama menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kemudian dilakukan analisis menggunakan regresi liner berganda. Selanjutnya pada fase kedua, dilakukan wawancara untuk memperdalam hasil hipotesis yang didapatkan dari fase kuantitatif.Temuan – Temuan dari penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa hanya variabel peluang, rasionalisasi dan budaya organisasi yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tindakan occupational fraud, sedangkan variabel tekanan, kemampuan, lingkup eksternal dan lingkup internal tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap occupational fraud. Hipotesis ini diperdalam dengan adanya wawancara yang dilakukan sehingga menemukan bahwa hanya hasil hipotesis variabel lingkup eksternal dan lingkup internal yang tidak terdukung. Sedangkan beberapa upaya dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan peningkatan occupational fraud seperti dengan meningkatkan pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh manajemen dan satuan pengawas internal, meningkatkan jumlah SDM auditor, meningkatkan kemampuan auditor hingga penerapan whistleblowing incentive.Orisinalitas – Penelitian menguji teori fraud terbaru yaitu New Fraud Star Theory dengan objek penelitian berupa perusahaan keuangan di Indonesia. Selain itu, menganalisis upaya terbaru yang sebaiknya perusahaan dalam bidang tersebut dapat lakukan untuk menurunkan resiko fraud pada perusahaan. Kata Kunci: Occupational Fraud, Upaya Penanganan Fraud, Fraud Theory
Technology and implementation of flax stripping in the primary flax processing line
Authors: Rostovtsev R. A. , Chernikov V. G. , Solovyov S. V. , Kazakov I. B. 
Published: September 2023

This paper investigates the utilization of an oscillatory-type working body for the stripping process within the primary ﬁber ﬂax processing line. It also introduces the equation governing the movement of this working body, thereby enabling the determination of the fundamental geometric parameters of the mechanism. (Research purpose) To develop the technology for ﬁber ﬂax stripping at a ﬂax mill using the proposed comb-type device, and to examine the parameters and modes of its functionality. (Materials and methods) A testing model was designed for a stripping machine, enabling an exploration of the ﬂax combing process within the factory. The limitations of the parameters under investigation were identiﬁed. Furthermore, a theoretical model was formulated to calculate the performance of the stripper. (Results and discussion) The operation kinematic mode, stripping cleanliness, and seed losses during the stripping process are determined through theoretical analysis. It is discovered that the quality of stripping is inﬂuenced by the thickness of the ﬂax ribbon. Speciﬁcally, an increase in the ﬂax straw's thickness results in the clogging of the stripping device, subsequently leading to the formation of tangles and entanglements on the working body. On the other hand, insuﬃcient thickness of the ﬂax ribbon leads to signiﬁcant damage to the stems. The limits for the thickness of the ﬂax ribbon are established considering both the potential minimum and maximum yields: the lower limit being 0.01 meters and the upper limit set at 0.05 meters. The application of the factory's stripping technology is expected to ensure a 10 percent reduction in seed losses and an additional 6 percent reduction in production costs. (Conclusions) Theoretical justiﬁcation for the parameters and operational modes of the stripper in the ﬂax processing line, along with its design, is provided. The feed speed of the ﬂax ribbon is conﬁgured to range between 1.0 and 1.5 meters per second, while the rotation frequency of the working body varies from 2.2 to 3.0 revolutions per second.
Rationale for the composition, type and quantity of technology for rice clusters
Authors: Toshboltaev M. T. , Egamnazarov B. 
Published: September 2023

This paper underscores the predominant employment of seedling technology for rice cultivation in rice-growing clusters within the Republic of Uzbekistan. Despite its beneﬁts in terms of minimal water and resource consumption, accelerated maturation, and harvest timing, this technology's widespread adoption remains limited. The study identiﬁes a key factor in this limitation to be the absence of scientiﬁcally grounded information concerning the technical rationale required for rice cultivation via the cluster method, particularly among rice farm experts. (Research purpose) To provide the rationale for the composition, types, and quantities of technical equipment necessary to enhance the level of mechanization in the rice seedling technology. (Materials and methods) The research involves a range of methodologies, including monographic observation rules, information analysis and synthesis, normative methods, as well as the fundamental principles governing the operation of the machine and tractor ﬂeet. (Results and discussion) The research focuses on the TCT RICE rice cluster, which encompasses a cropland area of 2700 hectares. The principal technical attributes of the PRO-600V transplanter were provided. In substantiating the composition, type and quantity of technical equipment for executing the production process, the operations delineated in standard ﬂow charts for rice cultivation were employed as the foundational framework. A set of nine assessment criteria is utilized to determine the appropriate composition, type, and quantity of technical equipment necessary for the key agrotechnical activities, including plowing, pre-sowing tillage, seedling, plant cultivation, crop harvesting, and transportation. (Conclusions) Full mechanization of the production process in the cropland of the TCT RICE rice cluster is achieved by using 15 types of technical equipment with a total of 301 units. The results obtained can serve as primary material in the preparation of machine-tractor rice-growing units and the justiﬁcation of the repair and maintenance base of rice-growing clusters. Complete mechanization of the production process within the cropland of the TCT RICE rice cluster is realized through the deployment of 15 categories of technical equipment, amounting to a total of 301 units. The research outcomes can be utilized as fundamental data for crafting machine-tractor units used for rice cultivation, as well as substantiating the infrastructure for repair and maintenance within rice-growing clusters. Keywords: rice cluster, rice cultivation, technical equipment, transplanter, assessment criteria, mechanization.
The Influence of Digital Marketing on Consumer Behavior in the Context of Online Shopping in the Klang Valley, Malaysia
Authors: Zainuddin Ahmad Zuhairi , Sulaiman Luqman Nulhakim Bin , Malek Muhamad Fadzil Bin , Zamri Muhammad Qusyairi Binn , Ibrahim Norzawani 
Published: September 2023

The contemporary business landscape has undergone significant transformations, resulting in a highly competitive atmosphere. The onset of the second wave of digitization and technological innovation occurred in the early 2010s, and the COVID-19 pandemic further amplified its momentum. The second wave pertains to digitalizing the industrial sector, encompassing several aspects such as digital manufacturing, data-driven healthcare, intelligent buildings, and smart cities (World Economic Forum, 2021). Digital marketing has emerged as a highly prevalent marketing strategy organizations employ, mainly through social media platforms and email marketing techniques. Social media and email marketing are potent strategies for cultivating consumer engagement. This engagement plays a crucial role in influencing the frequency of customers' intent to make purchases. Furthermore, these marketing methods are characterized by their user-friendly nature and resilience. Digital marketing technologies provide organizations with a convenient means to effectively promote their products and foster customer relationships at a reduced cost, resulting in heightened sales volume. This study investigates the relationship between digital marketing, consumer engagement, and purchase intention within the Klang Valley region. The primary objective is to optimize the utilization of the study findings by obtaining theoretical validation of the relationship between the variables and selecting the most suitable implications that contribute to identifying the influence of digital marketing on consumer engagement and purchase intention.
Risk for re-revision and type of antibiotic-loaded bone cement in hip or knee arthroplasty revisions: report of the Dutch Arthroplasty Register
Authors: Bos Pieter K , Spekenbrink-Spooren Anneke , Croughs Peter , Bierma-Zeinstra Sita M A , Reijman Max , Van Oldenrijk Jakob 
Published: September 2023

Background and purpose: High-dose dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) may reduce the risk of revision after total hip and knee replacements. The aim of our study therefore was to determine the risk of re-revision following first time aseptic hip or knee revision using single versus dual ALBC.Patients and methods: Patients from the Dutch Arthroplasty Register treated from 2007 to 2018 with first time cemented aseptic hip (n = 2,529) or knee revisions (n = 7,124) were incorporated into 2 datasets. The primary endpoint of this observational cohort study was subsequent all-cause re-revision. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard and competing risk was analyzed for both groups.Results: There was no difference in re-revision rate (any reason) with single versus dual ALBC (hazard ratio 1.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.83–1.35 for hip and 0.93, CI 0.80–1.07 for knee revisions). The 10-year crude cumulative re-revision rate also showed no differences for single versus dual ALBC use. The crude cumulative 7-year THA re-revision and 9-year TKA re-revision rates did not show any difference in implant survival for common cement types used.Conclusion: We could not confirm the potential benefit of using dual ALBC compared with single ALBC for aseptic hip and knee revisions.
Prevalence of women with breast implants in Sweden: a study based on the population-based mammography screening programme
Authors: Hansson Emma , Zaya Sarah , Meyer Susanne , Freiin von Wrangel Alexa , Wärnberg Fredrik , Zackrisson Sophia 
Published: September 2023

Background: Knowledge about the prevalence of women with breast implants is paramount in calculations of risks and in estimations of effects on screening and breast cancer treatment. Most of the estimations of prevalence made to date are rough and often based on sales data. The main aim of this study was to calculate the prevalence of breast implants in Swedish women. The secondary aim was to investigate if it is feasible to establish the occurrence of breast implants with the help of the public mammography screening programme, in a country with a publicly funded welfare-type healthcare system and with a clear documentation of screening.
Methods: Information on implants was prospectively collected from all screening attendants from 1st of February 2022 to 1st of August 2022 based on a question from the radiographer to the woman and later verified on the mammogram.
Results: During the study period 4,639 women were screened, of which 182 had implants (3.9%). The frequency varies between 1.6 and 6.4% in different age groups.
Conclusion: The prevalence of breast implants in Swedish women is estimated to be around 4%. The population-based mammography screening programme in countries with a publicly funded welfare-type healthcare system and a clear documentation of mammography screening attendance, seems to be a feasible way to establish the prevalence of breast implants in the population. The large number of women with breast implants warrants further studies regarding the best diagnostic and treatment alternatives for this group.
Pre-registration: ClinicalTrials.Gov identifier NCT05222100.
Pengaruh Otonomi Keuangan, Akumulasi Surplus dan Sisa Lebih Perhitungan Anggaran (SiLPA) terhadap Perubahan Anggaran Belanja Bantuan Sosial
Authors: Putra Randhi Dwi , Arza Fefri Indra 
Published: September 2023

This research aimed to determine the examine the effect of financial autonomy, accumulated surpluses, budget calculation excess on social assistance budget. The population in this research are all Regency/City in Sumatera in 2017-2020. The sampling technique used the purposive sampling. Total sampel are 51 districts with 4 period years. The statistical method used panel data regression analysis. The result showed that financial autonomy, accumulated surpluses, budget calculation excess had a positive effect on social assistance budget.