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Parameter identification approach to represent building thermal dynamics reducing tuning time of control system gains: A case study in a tropical climate
Authors: Rivera Ana K. , Sánchez Josue , Chen Austin Miguel 
Published: August 2022

As one of the main consumers of primary energy globally, buildings have been among the main targets for implementing energy efficiency solutions, such as building control strategies that maintain occupant comfort and reduce operating costs. The design of such control schemes relies on a thermal model of the building to predict indoor temperature. The model should be sufficiently accurate to describe building dynamics but simple enough to remain optimal for control purposes. This paper proposes a methodology to identify thermal RC networks to model building thermal dynamics of a residential buildings located in humid and rainy climates, a topic not widely covered in current literature. The candidate models for the methodology are determined through a parameter dispersion study, which consists of training the models multiple times and checking if the parameters converge to a single value regardless of their initial value. Then the effect of the training dataset characteristics on model performance is studied. The methodology is established and then tested in a residential case study in Panama from these conclusions. Results show that a linear model with few parameters and trained with only 10 days of data can successfully represent a system with prominent nonlinear phenomena. The model with the best performance during active operation has a validation root mean square error of 0.36°C, which is satisfactory for controller design purposes. The model is then used to tune a proportional integral derivative controller, successfully employed to maintain the desired indoor temperature. Using the identified model to calibrate the controller avoids tedious trial and error procedures.
Effects of NH4+/citrate complexing agent ratio on Ni–Mo and Ni–Mo–O electrodeposits from ammonium citrate baths
Authors: To Dung T. , Park Sun Hwa , Kim Min Joong , Cho Hyun-Seok , Myung Nosang V. 
Published: August 2022

To understand the effect of complexing agents (i.e., ammonium and citrate) in nickel–molybdenum electrodeposition, calculation of the concentration of various Ni and Mo species as a function of pH and initial concentration of metal ions and complexing agents was performed. In addition, linear sweep voltammetry and Hull cell experiments were systematically investigated to understand the effect of current density and ammonium-to-citrate ratio to film compositions, morphology, and crystallinity. The results indicated that Ni(NH3)32+played a critical role in induced co-deposition mechanism of Ni–Mo alloys, which involved the reduced Ni and absorbed H atoms. Microstructure analysis of deposits indicated that the transition from smooth laminarly grown amorphous Ni–Mo–O composites to columnar and nanocrystalline metallic Ni–Mo alloys with a globular structure as the ammonium-to-citrate molar ratio increases. The highest Mo content of alloys was as high as 19 at%, and up to 70 at% O was present in the composites.
Biocontrol potential of mycogenic copper oxide nanoparticles against Alternaria brassicae
Authors: Gaba Swati , Rai Ashutosh Kumar , Varma Ajit , Prasad Ram , Goel Arti 
Published: August 2022

The biological synthesis of nanoparticles using fungal cultures is a promising and novel tool in nano-biotechnology. The potential culture of Trichoderma asperellum (T. asperellum) has been used to synthesize copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) in the current study. The necrotrophic infection in Brassica species is caused due to a foliar pathogen Alternaria brassicae (A. brassicae). Mycogenic copper oxide nanoparticles (M-CuO NPs) were characterized by spectroscopic and microscopic techniques such as UV–visible spectrophotometry (UV–vis), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The antifungal potential of CuO NPs was studied against A. brassicae. M-CuO NPs exhibited a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at 303 nm, and XRD confirmed the crystalline phase of NPs. FTIR spectra confirmed the stretching of amide bonds, and the carbonyl bond indicated the presence of enzymes in T. asperellum filtrate. SEM and TEM confirmed the spherical shape of M-CuO NPs with an average size of 22 nm. Significant antifungal potential of M-CuO NPs was recorded, as it inhibited the growth of A. brassicae up to 92.9% and 80.3% in supplemented media with C-CuO NPs at 200 ppm dose. Mancozeb and propiconazole inhibited the radial growth up to 38.7% and 44.2%. SEM confirmed the morphological changes in hyphae and affected the sporulation pattern. TEM revealed hardly recognizable organelles, abnormal cytoplasmic distribution, and increased vacuolization, and light microscopy confirmed the conidia with reduced diameter and fewer septa after treatment with both types of NPs. Thus, M-CuO NPs served as a promising alternative to fungicides.
Association of atopic diseases with atrial fibrillation risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zeng Rong , Wang Jing , Liang Ziting , Zhang Jintao , Wang Zihan , Xu Changjuan , Dong Liang 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundAtopic diseases and atrial fibrillation (AF) seem to share an underlying inflammatory pathology. To date, some population-based studies have explored the relationship between the two. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to examine the role of atopic condition in AF risk.MethodsAll relevant observational studies in PubMed and EMBASE databases up to November 2021 were searched. In RevMan 5.3, we used random-effects or fixed-effects models to pool the effect sizes of hazard ratio (HR), odds ratio (OR) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). In addition, I2 and Cochran Q test were used to evaluate the heterogeneity.ResultsA total of 2488 records were retrieved. After screening according to the predetermined criteria, 6 cohort studies and 2 case-control studies were included in this meta-analysis. Herein, the meta-analysis of 6 cohort studies suggested that atopic diseases potentially increased the AF risk with the pooled HR of 1.26 (95%CI,1.14–1.39), while the pooled effect size (OR, 1.04; 95%CI,0.74–1.46) of 2 case-control studies was not statistically significant. Based on the types of atopic diseases, further subgroup analyses of 6 cohort studies revealed that asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis all potentially increased the risk of subsequent AF with the pooled HR of 1.41 (n = 4; 95%CI, 1.25–1.58), 1.12 (n = 1; 95%CI,1.10–1.14) and 1.06 (n = 3; 95%CI, 1.01–1.12), respectively.ConclusionThis meta-analysis demonstrated that patients with atopic diseases have a higher risk of developing AF, particularly those with asthma.
Causes of the drastic change in sea ice on the southern northwind ridge in July 2019 and July 2020: From a perspective from atmospheric forcing
Authors: Xinyuan Lv , Na Liu , Lina Lin , Lei Yang , Yunbo Li , Long Fan , Hongxia Chen , Yingjie Wang , Bin Kong , Yuyuan Zhang , Ning Liu 
Published: August 2022

Arctic sea ice is a key factor in high–latitude air–sea–ocean interactions. In recent decades, its extent has been decreasing in all seasons with large interannual variability, especially for the Northwind Ridge. After removing the trend in the changes during July 1979 to 2020, 2019 had an abnormally low value, while the following year, 2020, had an abnormally high value. The underlying processes driving this variability in July near the southern Northwind Ridge, which is one of the areas with the most drastic changes in Arctic, are not well understood. There, we demonstrated that the shortwave radiation anomaly in July is the direct reason for the sea ice anomaly in July 2019 and July 2020. Importantly, the total energy surplus in the spring of 2019 (enough to melt ∼18 cm of sea ice) and 2020 (potentially melting ∼11 cm of sea ice) indirectly influenced the sea ice. The abnormal change in moisture and its convergence mainly caused by atmospheric circulation were the main reasons for the longwave radiation and latent flux anomalies. Cloud water mainly affected shortwave radiation, including the positive net shortwave radiation anomaly in May 2019.
State identification of transfer learning based Yolov4 network for isolation switches used in substations
Authors: Huang Xuyong , Tang Biao , Zhu Mengmeng , Shen Long , Ma Yutang , Wang Xin , Zhang Zhou , Xiao Dengyu 
Published: August 2022

With the steady progress of the intelligent development of power systems, as well as the higher demand for power supply reliability. It is essential to achieve the effective monitoring of substations 24 h a day. The vigorous development of deep learning network brings strong theoretical and technical support to the unmanned and intelligent construction of the substation. To identify the on/off state of the isolation switch in the substation robot inspection image, this paper proposes a method for identifying the isolation switch state of YOLOv4 (You Only Look Once V4) network based on transfer learning. Firstly, for the insufficient number of samples, transfer learning is introduced, and the network feature extraction layer is pre-trained by using public data sets. Secondly, images of isolation switch are obtained by a fixed camera and inspection robot in the substation, and data set of isolation switch is constructed. Finally, the isolation switch data set is used to train the YOLOv4 network. The test results show that compared with YOLOv3 and YOLOv4, the network can improve the identification precision of the isolation switch.
Is there benefit from the use of cochlear implants and hearing aids in cognition for older adults? A systematic review
Authors: Carasek Natalia , Lamounier Pauliana , Maldi Isabela Gomes , Bernardes Marina Nahas Dafico , Ramos Hugo Valter Lisboa , Costa Claudiney Cândido , Bahmad Fayez 
Published: August 2022

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to assess whether hearing aids (HA) and cochlear implants (CI) bring benefits to cognition or mitigate cognitive decline in older adults.MethodsThis is a systematic literature review registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) and based on the criteria recommended by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study type (PICOS) strategy was used to define eligibility. Studies that met the criteria were included in the qualitative synthesis. We assessed the risk of bias through the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists.ResultsA total of 3,239 articles, found in eight databases, addressed the relationship between HA, CI, and cognition. We selected 30 experimental articles reporting measures of cognitive outcomes for older adults to include in the qualitative analysis. Of those, 23 studies reported a significant improvement in outcome and seven reported no significant change.ConclusionsThis systematic review indicates that CI and HA can bring benefits to cognition in older adults.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021273690
3D flexible displacement sensor for highly sensitive movement measurement assisted by the terahertz imaging system
Authors: Meng Tianhua , Zhao Guozhong , Liu Hongmei , Li Wenyu , Feng Caixia , Hu Weidong 
Published: August 2022

Aiming at the difficulty of accurately calibrating the sample position in the terahertz (THz) imaging process, especially in the defect imaging detection and the precise characterization of the edge profile, a flexible and highly sensitive 3D terahertz displacement sensor with a resolution of up to 1 μm was proposed by the artificial electromagnetic metamaterials. The high resolution of the flexible sensor can be attributed to the used artificial electromagnetic metamaterials with the enhancing sensitivity of THz sensors as well as the flexible substrate with the high fitting to the target. Unlike the laser displacement sensor with a complex and large volume of the generating device, the proposed flexible sensor with a simple structural design is composed of only a fixed layer and a displacement indicating layer. The fixed layer is composed of the Mylar flexible substrate layer and the metal split resonator ring on it, and the displacement indicating layer is composed of the Mylar flexible substrate layer and the metal indicator lines on it. By using this unique double-layer structure, high-sensitivity measurement of displacement can be achieved by measuring the moving amount of the metal indicator line corresponding to the valley change in the THz transmission of the displacement sensor. The results demonstrate that the sensitivity of the displacement sensor can reach 145 GHz/μm, the quality factor Q can reach 194.67, and the quality factor figure of merit can reach 6.25 μm−1. Compared with the mature commercial displacement sensors and laser displacement sensors, the proposed sensor can have the characteristics of compact structure, simple preparation process, high-sensitivity, and flexibility, which can offer certain advantages for the realization of high-precision, miniaturization, and distributed sensing systems in the future.
Effect of healthy lifestyle index and lifestyle patterns on the risk of mortality: A community-based cohort study
Authors: Hu Peng , Zheng Murui , Huang Jun , Fan Huan-Ying , Fan Chun-Jiang , Ruan Hui-Hong , Yuan Yue-Shuang , Zhao Wenjing , Wang Harry H. X. , Deng Hai , Liu Xudong 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundLimited evidence was available on the association of the integrated effect of multidimensional lifestyle factors with mortality among Chinese populations. This cohort study was to examine the effect of combined lifestyle factors on the risk of mortality by highlighting the number of healthy lifestyles and their overall effects.MethodsA total of 11,395 participants from the Guangzhou Heart Study (GZHS) were followed up until 1 January 2020. Individual causes of death were obtained from the platform of the National Death Registry of China. The healthy lifestyle index (HLI) was established from seven dimensions of lifestyle, and lifestyle patterns were extracted from eight dimensions of lifestyle using principal component analysis (PCA). Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated using the Cox proportional hazard regression model.ResultsDuring 35,837 person-years of follow-up, 184 deaths (1.61%) were observed, including 64 from cardiovascular disease. After adjustment for confounders, HLI was associated with a 50% (HR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.25–0.99) reduced risk of all-cause mortality when comparing the high (6–7 lifestyle factors) with low (0–2 lifestyle factors) categories. Three lifestyle patterns were defined and labeled as pattern I, II, and III. Lifestyle pattern II with higher factor loadings of non-smoking and low-level alcohol drinking was associated with a decreased risk of all-cause mortality (HR: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.43–0.92, P–trend = 0.023) when comparing the high with low tertiles of pattern score, after adjustment for confounders. Every 1-unit increment of pattern II score was associated with a decreased risk (HR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.95–0.99) of all-cause mortality. The other two patterns were not associated with all-cause mortality, and the association of cardiovascular mortality risk was observed with neither HLI nor any lifestyle pattern.ConclusionThe results suggest that the more dimensions of the healthy lifestyle the lower the risk of death, and adherence to the lifestyle pattern characterized with heavier loading of non-smoking and low-level alcohol drinking reduces the risk of all-cause mortality. The findings highlight the need to consider multi-dimensional lifestyles rather than one when developing health promotion strategies.
Lifestyle habits, macronutrient intake, and obesity prevalence among adolescents in rural-periurban community senior high schools in the Ho municipality of Ghana
Authors: Akoto Sheila , Tandoh Marina Aferiba , Nsiah Kwabena , Asamoah-Boakye Odeafo , Annaful Veronica Tawiah 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundAdolescence is a critical stage in the life cycle that presents a window of opportunity for the formation of lifetime habits or an aversion to childhood malnutrition effects. This study assessed the lifestyle habits, macronutrient intakes, and obesity prevalence among adolescents in some selected Senior High Schools in rural communities in Ho Municipality.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 272 adolescents aged 13–19 years and attending senior high schools in the Ho Municipality of Ghana. Data on sociodemographic, physical activity levels, dietary habits, and anthropometrics were obtained. A body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were determined, while a repeated 24-h dietary recall was used to collect the dietary intakes of the participants.ResultsThe majority of the adolescents did not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for calories (94.5%), dietary protein (68.8%), and fibre (91.5%). Adolescent boys consumed more calories (1,969.7 ± 579.9 Kcal) on average than adolescent girls (1,658.0 ± 458.7 Kcal) (p = 0.001). Overweight and obesity prevalence were 15.8 and 8.5%, respectively. About 90.4% of the adolescents did not meet the WHO recommended 150 min per week of physical exercise. On sedentary, 97.6% of adolescents spent half an hour to 5 h per day watching television when at home. Breakfast was the most frequently skipped meal (47.9%), and 59.6% of adolescents consumed fast foods such as pizza, burgers, and ice cream one to three times per week. Adolescent girls also had higher odds of being overweight or obese compared with adolescent boys (AOR = 2.4, p = 0.094, 95% CI = 0.9–6.4). Adolescents who did not meet the RDA for calories had lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with those who did (UOR = 0.3, p = 0.045, 95% CI = 0.1–0.9).ConclusionPoor dietary habits and intake, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity prevalence were observed among the adolescents. Being an adolescent girl was associated with obesity risk, while not meeting caloric intake showed a protective effect. Efficient and effective nutrition and lifestyle education programme should be promoted in communities to improve the dietary intake and lifestyle habits of adolescents.
Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption in a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and association with sociodemographic variables and obesity
Authors: AlFaris Nora A. , Alshwaiyat Naseem M. , Alkhalidy Hana , AlTamimi Jozaa Z. , Alagal Reham I. , Alsaikan Reem A. , Alsemari Malak A. , BinMowyna Mona N. , AlKehayez Nora M. 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundAdults frequently consume sugar-sweetened beverages. These products are linked to negative health effects such as obesity. Our study was carried out to assess rates of weekly and daily sugar-sweetened beverages consumption in a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and association with sociodemographic variables and obesity.MethodsA sum of 1,800 middle-aged men (36–59 years) living in Riyadh, KSA, participated in this cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic variables and the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages consumption were gathered from participants using face to face interviews. Weekly and daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages were the two binary outcome variables applied in this research. Weight and height were measured following standard procedures.ResultsIn this study, 93.8 and 32.6% of participants consumed sugar-sweetened beverages weekly and daily, respectively. The weekly and daily sugar-sweetened beverages consumption was predicted by nationality. Subjects from Pakistan (99.3%) and Yemen (60.0%) reported the greatest rates of weekly and daily consumption, respectively, while Bangladeshi and Sudanese subjects reported the lowest rates of weekly (87%) and daily (2.9%) consumption, respectively. Another factor that predicted weekly sugar-sweetened beverages consumption was obesity. Obese subjects had a significantly greater odds ratio of weekly sugar-sweetened beverages intake than non-obese individuals (OR = 3.80, P = 0.003).ConclusionConsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is common among middle-aged men who live in KSA. Results show connecting sugar-sweetened beverages intake with specific sociodemographic variables and obesity.
Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in the treatment of early-stage tongue cancer
Authors: Yang Jianquan , Guo Wen , Huang Rong , Xu Zhengmin , Zhou Chunyang , Lu Man 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundTongue cancer is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck. Its treatment methods include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, these treatments have serious side effects and poor cosmetic effect, so it is urgent to find new treatment methods. We pioneered the use of microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of early tongue cancer and achieved good results.Case PresentationA 67-year-old woman (Han nationality) was admitted to the hospital because of progressive aggravation of tongue pain. She had a history of tongue pain of more than 1 year. Pathological biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma; following this, radical operation of the tongue cancer was planned. The preoperative examination showed thyroid occupation in the upper mediastinum region compressing the airway; hence, the risk of general anesthesia was high. Consent was obtained from the patient and her family. Ultrasound-guided MWA was successfully performed under the lingual nerve block. The patient was followed for 1 year. She recovered well with no dysphagia and unclear articulation symptoms, and the cosmetic effect was excellent.ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first case of using MWA for the treatment of early-stage tongue cancer (ESTC). Ultrasound-guided MWA may be used for ESTC that can completely ablate the tumor and retain the function of the tongue, further improving the quality of life of the patient. However, it is only a case report and needs more research to verify the use of MWA in ESTC.
Intratumor heterogeneity of driver mutations and TMB distribution in 30 early-stage LUAD patients with multiple lesions
Authors: Qiu Yuan , Liu Liping , Yang Haihong , Chen Hanzhang , Deng Qiuhua , Xiao Dakai , Lin Yongping , Zhu Changbin , Li Weiwei , Shao Di , Jiang Wenxi , Wu Kui , He Jianxing 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundDifferentiating multiple pulmonary lesions as multiple primary lung cancer (MLC) or intra-pulmonary metastasis (IPM) is critical. Lung cancer also has a high genetic heterogeneity, which influenced the treatment strategy. Genetic information may aid in tracing lineage information on multiple lung lesions. This study applied comprehensive genomic profiling to decipher the intrinsic genetics of multiple lung lesions.MethodsSixty-six lung adenocarcinomas (LUAD) tumor lesions (FFEP) archived from 30 patients were included in this study. The 508 cancer-related genes were evaluated by targeted next-generation sequencing (MGI-seq 2000).ResultsThe study included a total of 30 LUADs (66 samples). The majority of tumors demonstrated intra-tumoral heterogeneity. Two hundred twenty-four mutations were detected by sequencing the 66 samples. We investigated the driver gene mutations of NSCLC patients with multiple lesions. EGFR was the most frequently (48/198) mutated driver gene. The codons in EGFR mainly affected by mutations were p.L858R (18/66 [27.3%]) and exon 19del (8/66 [12.1%]). In addition, additional driver genes were found, including TP53, BRAF, ERBB2, MET, and PIK3CA. We also found that the inter-component heterogeneity of different lesions and more than two different mutation types of EGFR were detected in seven patients with two lesions (P3, P10, P24, P25, P28, P29, and P30). The TMB values of different lesions in each patient were different in 26 patients (except P4, P5, P14, and P30).ConclusionsComprehensive genomic profiling should be applied to distinguishing the nature of multiple lung lesions irrespective of radiologic and histologic diagnoses.