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Criminal Face Detection System
Authors: Venkatesh Machala , Dhanalakshmi Chintha , Adapa Aditya , Manzoor  , K Anvesh 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The increasing crime rate and the need for efficient criminal identification and prevention have led to the adoption of security technologies such as CCTV cameras. In this study, we propose an automated facial recognition system using the Local Binary Patterns Histogram (LBPH) classifier and Fisherface algorithm. The system utilizes a Haar feature-based cascade classifier to detect faces in real-time, and the identified faces are then matched against a criminal database. Although accurate face identification remains a challenge, the Viola-Jones framework is utilized to pinpoint face positions and other features in a picture. Face detection classifiers are publicly available through organizations like OpenCV. Our proposed system has the potential to enhance criminal identification and prevention in public and private spaces.
A New Hybrid Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Algorithm for the Design of Castellated Beams
Authors: Mashayekhi Mohammadreza , Mosayebi Soroush 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
In this paper, a hybrid meta-heuristic algorithm based on Harris Hawk Optimization (HHO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is developed and used for the design of castellated beams. The total cost, including material and construction costs, is taken as the objective function, and the code requirements and geometry limitations have been considered in constraint functions. The proposed method is used to obtain the optimal solution of three examples. The solution is then compared with the results of five known methods. It is observed that the proposed algorithm achieves better results with a higher convergence speed as compared to the considered methods.
Antibacterial evaluation of electroless Ni – P coating with ZnO nanoparticles on 3D printed ABS
Authors: Velez Sebastian Restrepo , Duque Maria P. , Bello Sindy , Tirado Laura M. , Echeverría Félix , Zuleta Alejandro A. , Castaño Juan G. , Correa Esteban 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is one of the most widely used polymers in the manufacture of different parts in engineering applications. This polymer is sometimes subjected to metallizing processes that seek to modify the surface properties of the accessories. These processes often require the use of chromium and palladium. Some of the accessories in which ABS is used are subjected during their day-to-day use to environments in which they are prone to colonization of bacteria, generating multiple problems that affect both human health and the useful life of different equipment and devices. Recently, there have been great developments of nanoparticles with antibacterial properties, such as zinc oxides. However, these nanoparticles have not yet been incorporated and evaluated in metal coatings on ABS substrates with a view to conferring such properties on the polymer. This work implements the use of an electroless antibacterial Ni-P coating, modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles through processes free of chromium and palladium, on ABS substrates. The results showed that the addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles in quantities of 0.5 g/L and above in the electroless bath confer antibacterial characteristics on the surface for S. aureus under JIS Z 2801 standard.
Vaccine Refusal and What to Do About It: a Systematic Review of the Ethical Literature
Authors: Wiley Kerrie , Christou-Ergos Maria , Degeling Chris , McDougall Rosalind , Robinson Penelope , Attwell Katie , Helps Catherine , Drislane Shevaun , Carter Stacy M 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background: Parental refusal of routine childhood vaccination remains an ethically contested area. This systematic review sought to explore and characterise the normative arguments made about parental refusal of routine vaccination, with the aim of providing researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with a synthesis of current normative literature.
Methods: Nine databases covering health and ethics research were searched, and 121 publications identified for the period Jan 1998 to Mar 2022. For articles, source journals were categorised according to Australian Standard Field of Research codes, and normative content was analysed using a framework analytical approach.
Results: Most of the articles were published in biomedical journals (34%), bioethics journals (21%), and journals that carry both classifications (20%). Two central questions dominated the literature: 1) Whether vaccine refusal is justifiable (which we labelled ‘refusal arguments’); and 2) Whether strategies for dealing with those who reject vaccines are justifiable (‘response arguments’). Refusal arguments relied on principlism, religious frameworks, the rights and obligations of parents, the rights of children, the medico-legal best interests of the child standard, and the potential to cause harm to others. Response arguments were broadly divided into arguments about policy, arguments about how individual physicians should practice regarding vaccine rejectors, and both legal precedents and ethical arguments for vaccinating children against a parent’s will. Policy arguments considered the normative significance of coercion, non-medical or conscientious objections, and possible reciprocal social efforts to offset vaccine refusal. Individual physician practice arguments covered nudging and coercive practices, patient dismissal, and the ethical and professional obligations of physicians. Most of the legal precedents discussed were from the American setting, with some from the United Kingdom.
Conclusions: This review provides a comprehensive picture of the scope and substance of normative arguments about vaccine refusal and responses to vaccine refusal. It can serve as a platform for future research to extend the current normative literature, better understand the role of cultural context in normative judgements about vaccination, and more comprehensively translate the nuance of ethical arguments into practice and policy.
Tool wear prediction model based on wear influence factor
Authors: Yang Cheng , Shi Yaoyao , Xin Hongmin , Zhao Tao , Zhang Nan , Xian Chao 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This study proposed a new method for predicting tool wear curve over machining time through abscissa stretching or compressing based on wear influence factor. In this method, firstly, the relationship model between the tool wear rate and the cutting parameters needs to be built, and the wear influence factor can be derived from this relationship model. Then, it needs to record the curve of the tool wear value over machining time under a certain cutting parameters through experiments. This curve is called the benchmark tool wear curve, and the wear influence factor under this cutting parameters is called the benchmark wear influence factor. When the cutting parameters change, it is only required to solve the ratio between the wear influence factor under current cutting parameters and the benchmark wear influence factor, then use the ratio to stretch or compress the benchmark tool wear curve in the direction of the abscissa, that is the tool wear prediction curve under current cutting parameters.
Fabrication and characterization of cellulose acetate film containing falcaria vulgaris extract
Authors: Hassanloofard Zeinab , Gharekhani Mehdi , Zandi Mohsen , Ganjloo Ali , Roufegarinejad Leila 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Nowadays, the use of packaging materials based on natural polymers reduces the use of synthetic materials that cause environmental pollution. For this reason, in the present study, the possibility of preparing biodegradable films from cellulose acetate incorporated with Falcaria vulgaris extract was investigated. Cellulose acetate films were produced by casting method and Falcaria vulgaris extract was added in concentrations of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%. Mechanical properties, permeability to water vapor and oxygen, solubility, color, opacity, contact angle, morphology, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of cellulose acetate films were evaluated. The results showed that the tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, vapor permeability, water absorption, solubility, swelling percentage and percentage of water content of the resulting films decreased with the increase of Falcaria vulgaris extract concentration. The contact angle percentage of cellulose acetate film and cellulose acetate film with 0.3% extract were 59.32 ± 0.97, 65.47 ± 1.16, respectively. Cellulose acetate films containing Falcaria vulgaris extract showed good antioxidant properties, namely the amount of DPPH radical trapping of cellulose acetate film with 0.3% extract equals 35.31% compared to cellulose acetate film (0.15%), which showed a significant increase. Furthermore, the produced films showed good antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. In general, this study showed that cellulose acetate film containing extract could be used for food packaging that increasing the shelf life of food.
A Study on the Willingness of Hotel Consumers to Pro-environment Behavior from the Perspective of Green Management
Authors: Liu Ting 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
According to the existing hotel green management system and environmental protection behavior intention scale, the green management system is divided into four parts: green system, green facilities, green products, and green services. After building the model between hotel green management and consumer environmental protection behavior intention, through the field investigation of Empark Grand hotel data and the use of SmartPLS software analysis, the following results are obtained: First, in the hotel green management, consumers have the strongest perception of green policy formulation and the weakest perception of green service. Secondly, all four aspects of the green management system have a significant impact on the willingness of consumers to behave in a pro-environment manner.
UK cost-effectiveness analysis of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty versus lifestyle modification alone for adults with class II obesity.
Authors: Kelly Jamie , Menon Vinod , O'Neill Frank , Elliot Laura , Combe Emily , Drinkwater Will , Abbott Sally , Hayee Bu'Hussain 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Conclusion Our study indicates that ESG is highly cost effective versus LM alone for the treatment of adults with class II obesity in England.
Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive procedure that has been demonstrated in the MERIT randomised, controlled trial to result in substantial and durable additional weight loss in adults with obesity compared with lifestyle modification (LM) alone. We sought to conduct the first cost-effectiveness of ESG versus LM alone in adults with class II obesity (BMI 35.0-39.9 kg/m2) from a national healthcare system perspective in England based on results from this study.
Methods A 6-state Markov model was developed comprising 5 BMI-based health states and an absorbing death state. Baseline characteristics, utilities, and transition probabilities were informed by patient-level data from the subset of patients with class II obesity in MERIT. Adverse events (AEs) were based on the MERIT safety population. Mortality was estimated by applying BMI-specific hazard ratios from the published literature to UK general population mortality rates. Utilities for the healthy weight and overweight health states were informed from the literature; disutility associated with increasing BMI in the class I-III obesity health states was estimated using MERIT utility data. Disutility due to AEs and the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities were based on the literature. Costs included intervention costs, AE costs, and comorbidity costs.
Results ESG resulted in higher overall costs than LM alone but led to an increase in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) for ESG vs LM alone was £2453/QALY gained. ESG was consistently cost effective across a wide range of sensitivity analyses, with no ICER estimate exceeding £10 000/QALY gained. In probabilistic sensitivity analysis, the mean ICER was £2502/QALY gained and ESG remained cost effective in 98.25% of iterations at a willingness-to-pay threshold of £20 000/QALY.
How do protected areas contribute to human well-being? Multiple mechanisms perceived by stakeholders
Authors: Zorondo-Rodriguez Francisco , Rodriguez-Gomez Gloria , Fuenzalida Loreto F , Mendoza Kattia , Diaz Maria Jesus , Cornejo Marco , Llanos-Ascencio José , Campos Fernando , Zamorano Jorge , Flores Diego , Louit Carla , Martinez Paula , Varas Katerina , Vargas Renzo 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Biodiversity conservation contributes to satisfy the human well-being. Particularly, protected areas reshape the ways in which people interact with ecosystems and each other, producing changes in the opportunities they have to satisfy the different dimensions of their well-being. The pathways linking human well-being and protected areas could be understood as one or more causal mechanisms, which can be structured through nature’s contributions to people -or ecosystem services- (NCP). A semi-structured interview captured the perceptions of stakeholders of four Chilean protected areas to identify the multiple mechanisms regarding how protected areas and well-being are related. Stakeholders expressed a diversity of NCP from protected areas, including material, non-material, and regulating NCP. The frequencies of mentions of the categories of NCP varied significantly among protected areas. The reported NCP varied among stakeholders from different institutions. The stakeholders’ narratives suggested that protected areas satisfy several dimensions of human well-being, which varied across protected areas. Protected areas were declared as contributing to several dimensions of human well-being, not only economically. The narratives showed co-occurrences of the satisfaction of dimensions of human well-being and NCP or activities from protected areas. Narratives suggested a set of multiple mechanisms between protected areas and human well-being at local level. This study emphasizes the need to design adaptive management plans of protected areas based on multiple mechanisms linking biodiversity protection and human well-being. Also, our results could facilitate the alignment of biodiversity conservation and community development agendas.
Migraine Frequency and Duration Among Medical Students Before Matriculation Versus After Matriculation: A Cross-Sectional Survey Design
Authors: Reddy Amsha 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background: Migraine is often associated with triggers such as stress, poor sleep, and poor hydration, each of which are common among medical students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and duration of migraine in medical students following matriculation into medical school.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional survey design conducted on 720 students enrolled at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) in Dothan, Alabama for the 2022-2023 academic year. 78 participants were included in the study. Data was collected from participants’ self-reporting answers to each survey item and analyzed using two factor ANOVA, paired two sample t-test, and Chi-square test of independence.
Results: 78 participants enrolled at ACOM aged 18 – 40 years old were included in the study. Participants demonstrated increased duration of migraine (p value = .03), increased water consumption (p value = .008), and increased perceived stress post-matriculation (p value < .001). Increased migraine post-matriculation was not found to be associated with the increase in perceived stress. Migraine frequency did not increase post-matriculation. However, participants who reported less hours of sleep were more likely to have increased frequency of migraine post-matriculation (p = .0067). Female participants were more likely to have increased frequency (p = .0015) and duration (p = .0025) of migraine post-matriculation. Participants with family history of migraine were also more likely to have increased frequency (p = .046) and duration (p = .0098) of migraine post-matriculation.
Conclusions: This study revealed increased duration of migraine among medical students following matriculation into medical school.
Risk-dominant equilibrium in chicken and stag-hunt games with different dilemma strengths
Authors: Elgazzar Ahmed S. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Theoretical games, as well as many systems of industrial organization and international trade, often have multiple equilibria. The choice of a unique equilibrium is crucial in such cases. We study the risk-dominant equilibrium in chicken and staghunt games and examine the influence of the strength of both risk-averting and gamble-intending dilemmas. Conditions under which the risk-dominant equilibrium is mutual cooperation are derived for both games. It is shown that the risk-dominant equilibrium depends on the strength of both risk-averting and gamble-intending dilemmas. Applications to models of the Iran-Iraq conflict over shared oil and gas resources are given and appropriate solutions are proposed.
The management of incidental appendiceal mucinous neoplasm encountered during appendectomy: a single center experience
Authors: Wang Chong , Xue Shilin , An Lubiao , Yin Xiangyang , Zheng Longtao , Fan Xiwen , Zhang Pu , Ma Ruiqing 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose
The management of incidental appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (IAMN) was confusing with difficult decision-making. This study was to investigate the association of variables from the initial operation to cytoreductive surgery with overall survival.
Methods
One hundred and thirty patients of IAMN treated at Aerospace Center Hospital were retrospectively analyzed from January 2014 to December 2020. A total of 82 IAMN patients who underwent reoperation with cytoreductive surgery (CRS ) and had available data on the date of their initial operation was included.
Results
Of these 82 IAMN patients, the mean time from the initial operation to CRS was 19 months (1-146 months). The 5-year OS rate was 69.8%, and the median OS was 39 months (1–73 months). The patients who underwent CRS within six months had a higher radical rate (63.3% vs. 36.7%) with lower tumor burden and better survival. No significant difference was found in patients with right hemicolectomy or prior systemic chemotherapy. Multivariate analysis identified the completeness of cytoreduction score and the pathologic subtype of peritoneal pseudomyxoma (PMP) as independent prognostic factors.
Conclusion
Extended surgery and systematic chemotherapy are not suitable for IAMN patients. It is more important to identify the pathology and accept standard therapy in academic medical centers within 6 months.
Examining parent-of-origin effects on transcription and RNA methylation in mediating aggressive behavior in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Authors: Bresnahan Sean T. , Lee Ellen , Clark Lindsay , Ma Rong , Rangel Juliana , Grozinger Christina M. , Li-Byarlay Hongmei 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Conflict between genes inherited from the mother (matrigenes) and the father (patrigenes) is predicted to arise during social interactions among offspring if these genes are not evenly distributed among offspring genotypes. This intragenomic conflict drives parent-specific transcription patterns in offspring resulting from parent-specific epigenetic modifications. Previous tests of the kinship theory of intragenomic conflict in honey bees (Apis mellifera) provided evidence in support of theoretical predictions for variation in worker reproduction, which is associated with extreme variation in morphology and behavior. However, more subtle behaviors – such as aggression – have not been extensively studied. Additionally, the canonical epigenetic mark (DNA methylation) associated with parent-specific transcription in plant and mammalian model species does not appear to play the same role as in honey bees, and thus the molecular mechanisms underlying intragenomic conflict in this species is an open area of investigation. Here, we examined the role of intragenomic conflict in shaping aggression in honey bee workers through a reciprocal cross design and Oxford Nanopore direct RNA sequencing. We attempted to probe the underlying regulatory basis of this conflict through analyses of parent-specific RNA m6A and alternative splicing patterns. We report evidence that intragenomic conflict occurs in the context of honey bee aggression, with increased paternal and maternal allele-biased transcription in aggressive compared to non-aggressive bees, and higher paternal allele-biased transcription overall. However, we found no evidence to suggest that RNA m6A or alternative splicing mediate intragenomic conflict in this species.
HIV and hepatitis C risk among Tajik migrant workers who inject drugs in Moscow
Authors: Mackesy-Amiti Mary Ellen , Levy Judith A. , Bahromov Mahbatsho , Jonbekov Jonbek , Luc Casey M. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background. The HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia continues to grow with most infections occurring in high-risk groups including people who inject drugs and their sexual partners. Labor migrants from this region who inject drugs while in Russia are at especially high HIV risk.
Methods. We recruited 420 male Tajik migrant workers who inject drugs in Moscow for a peer-education HIV prevention intervention trial. Participants were interviewed about their sex and drug use behavior and tested for HIV and hepatitis C prior to the intervention.
Results. Over half of the men reported injecting with a previously used syringe in the past month. Many men reported condomless sex (42%), multiple sex partners (30%), and sex with sex workers (42%). Only 17% had ever been tested for HIV. Despite substantial risk behavior, prevalence rates of HIV (6.8%) and HCV (2.9%) although elevated were lower than expected when compared to estimates of prevalence among PWID at the national level in Tajikistan. Risk behavior in diaspora varied across the men’s regional area of origin in Tajikistan and occupation in Moscow with HIV prevalence rates highest among those working at the bazaars.
Conclusion. Tajik male migrants who inject drugs in Moscow are at heightened risk for HIV and hepatitis C. Evidence-based prevention approaches and messaging that specifically address the drug- and sex-related risk behavior of migrants from different parts of Tajikistan, employment sectors within the destination city, and socio-demographic background are needed.