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Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Zn-Cu-Fe Alloy Coating on mild Steel Substrate at Different Fe Contents
Authors: Rehman M Haseeb U , Ahmad Naseeb , Abbas Muhammad , Ayoub Abbas 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Zn-Cu-Fe alloys can be used for coating on mild steel substrate for the enhancement of mechanical properties of the substrate. So, it will be interesting to study what sort of effect of Fe content if the coating of an alloy Zn-Cu-Fe is deposited on mild steel. For this purpose, four samples of Zn-Cu-Fe alloy on mild steel substrate are prepared by electrodeposition. This technique is favorable because of its low cost and easy approach. The electrolytic bath contained the 0.15M ZnSO4, 0.15M CuSO4, (0.00M, 0.03M, 0.06M, 0.09M) FeSO4.7H2O and 0.25M H3BO3 as buffer during the deposition process. The value of an operating parameter such as deposition time, temperature, current density, and pH are kept at 15–20 mints, 298K, 0.02 Acm−,2 and 3 respectively. The analysis is done by studying crystallographic parameters of the ternary Zn-Cu-Fe alloy coating, surface morphology and mechanical properties are studied. Results obtained by electrodeposition with various concentrations of Fe showed that the surface become more smooth, average grain size decreased, lattice parameters and crystal size showed overall decreasing trends and the mechanical properties are enhanced. Due to these improved properties of coating substrate becomes more useful for construction, automobile fencing applications.
Mining Multi-Center Heterogeneous Medical Data with Distributed Synthetic Learning
Authors: Chang Qi , Yan Zhennan , Zhou Mu , Qu Hui , Zhang Han , Baskaran Lohendran , Al'Aref Subhi , zhang shaoting , Metaxas Dimitris 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Overcoming barriers of multi-center data analysis is challenging due to privacy protection and data heterogeneity in the healthcare system. In this study, we propose Distributed Synthetic Learning (DSL) architecture to learn across multi-medical centers without leaking sensitive personal information. DSL emphasizes the building of a homogeneous data center with entirely synthetic medical images via a form of GAN-based synthetic learning.
In particular, DSL architecture is extensible with three key variances: multi-modality learning, missing modality completion learning, and continuous learning over time. We systematically evaluate the performance of DSL on different medical applications using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA), brain tumor MRI, and histopathology nuclei datasets. Extensive experiments demonstrate the superior performance of DSL as a high-quality synthetic medical image provider for various image tasks
from an ideal synthetic image quality metric called Dist-FID. We show that our model can be adapted to heterogeneous data and remarkably outperforms the real misaligned modalities segmentation model by 55% and the temporal datasets segmentation model by 8%. The proposed DSL framework demonstrates its potential for integrating multi-center heterogeneous data to support downstream clinical decision making.
Transformer-Based Recognition of Activities of Daily Living from Wearable Sensor Data
Authors: AUGUSTINOV GABRIELA , NISAR MUHAMMAD ADEEL , LI FRÉDÉRIC , TABATABAEI AMIR , GRZEGORZEK MARCIN , SOHRABI KEYWAN , Fudickar Sebastian 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Smart support systems for the recognition of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) can help elderly people live independently for longer improving their standard of living. Many machine learning approaches have been proposed lately for Human Activity Recognition (HAR), including elaborated networks that contain convolutional, recurrent, and attentive layers. The ubiquity of wearable devices has provided an increasing amount of time-series data that can be used for such applications in an unobtrusive manner. But there are not many studies on the performance of the attention-based Transformer model in HAR, especially not for complex activities such as ADLs. This work implements and evaluates the novel self-attention Transformer model for the classification of ADLs and compares it to the already well-established approach of recurrent Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) networks. The proposed method is a two-level hierarchical model, in which atomic activities are initially recognized in the first step and their probability scores are extracted and utilized for the Transformer-based classification of seven more complex ADLs in the second step. The Transformer is used at the second step to classify seven ADLs. Our results show that the Transformer model reaches the same performance and even outperforms LSTM networks cleary in the subject-dependent configuration (73.36 % and 69.09 %), while relying only on attention-mechanism to depict global dependencies between input and output without the need to use any recurrence. The proposed model was tested using two different segment lengths, indicating its effectiveness in learning long-range dependencies of shorter actions in complex activities.
Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: just an option or the new gold standard for elderly patients?
Authors: Peri Andrea , Palmieri Francesco , Viganò Jacopo , Fugazzola Paola , De Stefano Francesca , Filardo Matteo , Vanoli Alessandro , Gallo Virginia , Ansaloni Luca , Pietrabissa Andrea , Frassini Simone , Sargenti Benedetta 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Purpose The application of laparoscopy in elderly patients with gastric cancer is controversial, especially in the Western population. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a laparoscopic approach and compare short-term outcomes with results obtained using traditional open surgery.Methods Data concerning elderly patients (≥70 years), who underwent distal gastrectomy at our institution from January 2017 to August 2020, were retrospectively analyzed. We divided the population into two cohorts according to the surgical technique (laparoscopic or open surgery) and compared the short-term outcomes.Results Demographics, pathological characteristics, and surgical outcomes were comparable in both cohorts, except for the length of hospital stay (LOS). The number of harvested lymph nodes and complete resection (R0) rate were similar, leading to comparable oncological outcomes. Conclusion Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy is effective and safe in elderly patients with similar short-term outcomes compared to open distal gastrectomy. The main advantage of the laparoscopic technique is a shorter length of hospital stay.
Efficacy and safety of a triple combination of glucocorticoids, tofacitinib and calcineurin inhibitors in anti-MDA5 positive dermatomyositis
Authors: Liu Lijun , Zhang Yinli , Wang Cong , Guan Wenjuan , Zhang Xin , He Yujie , Zhang Lei , Liu Xiaojun , Wang Limei , Liu Shengyun , Li Tianfang 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Objectives. To explore the risk factors of early death in dermatomyositis patients positive with anti-melanoma differentiation-related gene 5 (anti-MDA5) antibody (anti-MDA5-DM). To determine the optimal initial treatment regimen for patients with anti-MDA5-DM.Methods. Patients with newly onset anti-MDA5-DM from June 2018 to October 2021 in our center were retrospectively reviewed for 6 months. Patients were divided into five groups based on initial treatments. The major outcome was mortality in 6 months. Secondary outcomes included changing therapy, low-dose-glucocorticoid maintenance, remission and severe infection.Results. A total of 214 patients were included in the study. Five patients (2.34%) were lost to follow-up during 6 months, 63 patients (30.14%) died, 52 patients (24.88%) experienced serious infection, 112 patients (53.59%) achieved remission, and 86 patients (41.15%) were maintained with low-dose glucocorticoids. Age over 50 years, skin ulcer, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) > 350 U/L, C reactive protein (CRP) > 5mg/L, anti-Ro52 antibody, higher ground-glass opacity (GGO) score, and pulse glucocorticoid at baseline were independent risk factors of mortality in the first 6 months of disease courses. Conversely, arthritis and prophylactic use of compound sulfamethoxazole (SMZ Co) were independent protective factors. Patients initially treated with a triple combination of high-dose glucocorticoid (GC), tofacitinib and high-dose calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) had the lowest risk of mortality within 6 months, and were more likely to achieve remission under the maintenance of low-dose-glucocorticoids.Conclusion. A triple combination of high-dose GC, tofacitinib and high-dose CNIs is an effective and safe treatment regimen for newly onset anti-MDA5-DM.
Understanding staff competencies and training needs of Environmental Health Professionals in Uganda: an online cross-sectional survey
Authors: Walekhwa Abel Wilson , Kizza Frank Gramsen , Musoke David 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Introduction
Environmental health professionals (EHPs) in Uganda refer to Environmental Health Officers, Health Inspectors and Health Assistants who are all responsible for implementing interventions to prevent disease occurrences. These EHPs either work in the public or private sector in various capacities, and their practice is regulated by the Ministry of Health under the Allied Health Professionals Council which is mandated by an Act of Parliament. We therefore assessed the professional competencies and training needs of EHPs across the country.
Methods
We conducted an online cross-sectional quantitative survey among 360 EHPs in Uganda. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire embedded in Google Forms. the questionnaire was sent to various EHPs in Uganda across various platforms particularly social mediaand the collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016 and Stata version 12.
Results
Among the respondents, 141 (40.4%) were working as Health Assistants followed by Health Inspectors 84 (24%). Premise inspection and monitoring came out as a key professional competence for many the respondents 276 (68.1%). The training needs identified in the survey were: need to improve their skills in areas of surveillance 230 (56.8%), sanitation marketing techniques (including Community Led Total Sanitation, Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation, and Children's Hygiene and Sanitation Training) and water quality testing 231(57.0%). The survey also identified crucial areas such as health education and communication, disease surveillance and school health (67%) to be lacking among the EHPs.
Conclusion
There is need for training institutions under the Ministry of Education and Sports, and professional governing agencies under the Ministry of Health to put more emphasis on skills in surveillance and sanitation marketing techniques during training and curriculum design for EHPs. In addition, refresher trainings among EHPs are needed to enhance their knowledge and skills as a form of continuous professional development.
Development of a Motion Control for a highly dynamic, self-propelled driving simulator
Authors: Ottensmeier Meike , Prokop Günther 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The new concept of the self-propelled driving simulator comprises a hexapod, a yaw joint and a wheel-based motion platform with four individually steerable wheels. This concept provides a theoretically unlimited motion range, which especially enables highly dynamic drive maneuvers. To ensure an omnidirectional motion, the motion platform has to accelerate instantly in any direction. This requirement leads to the main challenges in the control system of the simulator: taking into account the nonlinear and transient tire characteristics and generating the target accelerations as expected by the driver. According to these requirements, the Motion Control is only for controlling the horizontal dynamics of the motion platform. The Motion Control presented in this paper includes various model definitions, especially regarding the essential tire characteristics considered within an extended HSRI (Highway Safety Research Institute) tire model. The Motion Control as Two-Degree-of-Freedom control contains a Feedforward for generating target body forces, a Control Allocation for an optimal force distribution to the wheels, a Single Wheel Control as a specific control of the tire forces, and a Compensation Control on acceleration level, considering the prevention of windup. Investigation of this control by simulation, using a simplified reference model, already revealed a high controller performance regarding accuracy and quality. The optimal force distribution leads to an equal adhesion utilization and the Compensation Control compensates the remaining Single Wheel Control deviations. Difficulties only occur for the steering angle in the case of low velocity up to a standstill. Due to the exact input-output linearization, the Single Wheel Control leads to a singularity and instability. Therefore, the steering angle requires exceptional control in this case.
The Hippo Pathway Effector TAZ Regulates Ferroptosis in NSCLC
Authors: Zhang Yifan , Li Jia , Guo Ruixue , Zhu Liangming 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the effect of Hippo pathway on ferroptosis in NSCLC, and to try to find new potential therapeutic methods for NSCLC.Methods: Firstly, the effect of cell density on ferroptosis in NSCLC was observed. Then, the effects of TAZ on ferroptosis in NSCLC was detected. Nextly, the expression levels of TAZ in NSCLC Tissues was observed. Finally, the effects of SnoN on ferroptosis in NSCLC was detected.Results: Cell density affects ferroptosis sensitivity in NSCLC cell lines. Erastin induced density-dependent ferroptosis in NSCLC cells is closely related to TAZ expression. Moreover, TAZ is highly expressed in NSCLC tissues. Mechanistically, cell density regulates ferroptosis sensitivity in NSCLC by affecting SnoN expression and and then regulating TAZ expression.Conclusion: Collectively, cell density regulates ferroptosis in NSCLC by influencing SnoN and then regulating the Hippo pathway regulator TAZ, which hints the therapeutic potential of ferroptosis for NSCLC and other TAZ-activated tumors.
Effectiveness of Computed Tomography-Guided Nasotracheal Intubation Procedure on Predicting Tube Advancement Difficulty and Preventing Epistaxis: A Prospective Case-control Study
Authors: YAŞLI Seher ORBAY , CANPOLAT Dilek GÜNAY , BAYDAN Ebru , DEMİRBAŞ Ahmet Emin 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of Computed tomography-guided nasotracheal intubation in predicting tube advancement difficulty and preventing epistaxis.Material and Methods: Sixty maxillofacial surgery patients were included in the study. The space where the tube will be passed in the internal nasal valve region was measured horizontally and vertically by Computed Tomography. The same experienced anesthesiologist intubated all patients. The patients were divided into two groups, 'easy' (n=28) or 'difficult' (n=32), according to the effort required to advance the tube through the nasal passage.Results: The measured median distances were shorter in a difficult group than in the easy group (p<0.001). Epistaxis was significantly higher in the difficult group (p<0.001). Epistaxis was considerably higher in the difficult group (p<0.001).ROC analysis was performed, and cut-off values were determined to reveal the distance values at which difficulty may be experienced while advancing the tube. The cut-off values were 1.09 cm and 0.39 cm for the vertical and horizontal distances, respectively.Conclusion: It was concluded that taking into account the measurements obtained from the tomography scan was a convenient way to estimate the difficulty of advancing the tube and thus avoid nosebleeds encountered during nasal intubation.
FEATURES AND STRUCTURE OF THE COMPLICATIONS OF ENDOVENOUS LASER ABLATION
Authors: Atamaniuk O. Yu. 
Published: September 2022

The aim of the research work: to analyze the structure, frequency and features of complications after endovenous laser ablation in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities. An open, prospective study was conducted, which included 208 consecutive patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities. All patients underwent endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins and investigated the structure and features of the development of postoperative complications. Pathological reflux of blood in the trank of the great saphenous vein of the lower extremity was diagnosed in 206 cases, isolated reflux in the trank of the small saphenous vein was observed in 24 (10.4 %) limbs, in 16 patients EVLA was performed simultaneously in the small and large saphenous veins). One or more adverse events were reported by 94 patients (45.2%) during the first 2 weeks after treatment, and pain was the most common symptom in the study patients, with complaints reported by 82 (39.4 %) patients with a mean value immediately after treatment). The second most common complication of endovenous laser ablation was ecchymosis, which developed in 44 (19.1% extremities). Tissue induration and hyperpigmentation along the coagulated vein were observed in 5.2% and 3.9%, respectively. Manifestations of transient paresthesia and wound infection were observed in 0.4% of cases, in 2 (0.9 %) patients after EVLA in the great saphenous vein. In the postoperative period serious adverse events developed, such as EHIT II and in 3 (1.4 %) cases asymptomatic distal deep vein thrombosis. Endovenous laser ablation is an effective method of treating varicose veins of the lower extremities with a high safety profile. Clear standardization of the procedure and postoperative monitoring will minimize the risks of postoperative complications and eliminate them in a timely manner.
Elastyczność kształtowania przestrzeni mieszkalnej w budynkach wielorodzinnych
Authors: Sępoch-Ożyńska Agnieszka 
Published: September 2022

Mieszkanie w budynku wielorodzinnym to „dom” dla niemal połowy naszego społeczeństwa. Budownictwo wielorodzinne zaspokaja potrzeby mieszkaniowe olbrzymiej części naszej populacji, na które składa się szeroki wachlarz wymagań, począwszy od bezpieczeństwa, poprzez potrzeby fizjologiczne, aż do uznania społecznego. Współczesny mieszkaniec staje przed nowymi wyzwaniami a jego przestrzeń życiowa wygląda i funkcjonuje w sposób zupełnie odmienny, niż kiedykolwiek dotychczas w porównaniu z historią budownictwa wielorodzinnego. Z uwagi na tempo życia oraz fakt, że praca, wypoczynek i prywatna strefa mieszkalna są coraz bardziej ze sobą powiązane, współczesne przestrzenie muszą być projektowane pod kątem wielofunkcyjności w znacznie większym stopniu niż dotychczas. Przestrzeń mieszkalna musi również w perspektywie czasu odpowiedzieć przede wszystkim na zmieniające się warunki rodzinne i zdrowotne. Powierzchnia mieszkalna, która będzie podążała za cyklem życiowym mieszkańców i potrafiła zaadaptować się do zachodzących w rodzinie zmian, będzie miejscem stałym do życia, zapewniającym komfort psychiczny właścicielom. Elastyczna przestrzeń, którą można łatwo dostosować do różnych sytuacji jest obecnie poszukiwana zarówno przez architektów, jak i użytkowników mieszkań w budynkach wielorodzinnych, oraz rozwiązaniem zapewniającym zrównoważony rozwój i ochronę zasobów, co z uwagi na obecny stan środowiska naturalnego wydaje się priorytetem. Zaprezentowany w artykule autorski model lokalu mieszkalnego jest próbą odpowiedzi na problem elastycznego formowania współczesnej przestrzeni mieszkalnej. Słowa kluczowe: mieszkanie, przestrzeń mieszkalna, budynki wielorodzinne, elastyczność projekto­wania przestrzeni mieszkalnej
Tożsamość w krajobrazach (nie tylko) kulturowych województwa mazowieckiego
Authors: Baranowska Ewa , Pankowska Marta , Dobrosielska Agnieszka 
Published: September 2022

W artykule przedstawiono obszary wyróżniające się lokalną tradycją oraz kultywowaniem obrzędów i zwyczajów na terenie województwa mazowieckiego, jak również wskazano rolę społeczeństwa w kształtowaniu i zachowaniu niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego. Ponadto wykonano ocenę stanu zachowania lub wykształcenia cech syntetycznych krajobrazu gmin, tj. tradycji, tożsamości i swojskości, zgodnie z metodyką rozporządzenia Rady Ministrów z dnia 11 stycznia 2019 roku w sprawie sporządzania audytów krajobrazowych. Analizy wykonano na podstawie wyników badania ankietowego, przeprowadzonego przez zespół badawczy Zakładu Gospodarki Przestrzennej i Nauk o Środowisku Przyrodniczym Wydziału Geodezji i Kartografii Politechniki Warszawskiej, na zlecenie Mazowieckiego Biura Planowania Regionalnego w Warszawie, na obszarze województwa mazowieckiego. Ankieta badawcza zawierała 9 pytań z zakresu dziedzictwa kulturowego, gdzie dla celów niniejszego artykułu przeanalizowano 4 dotyczące bezpośrednio dziedzictwa materialnego i niematerialnego wśród 6160 wykonanych ankiet. Zakres analiz dziedzictwa materialnego dotyczył występowania tradycyjnej architektury a niematerialnego: regionów etnograficznych, kultywowanych tradycji, obrzędów i zwyczajów, a także zaangażowania społeczeństwa w „życie kulturalne” swoich małych ojczyzn. Przeprowadzona analiza ankiet, pozwoliła na potwierdzenie występowania rozpoznanych już i wskazanych w dokumentach samorządu województwa, jak również wskazanie nowych obszarów materialnego i niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego województwa mazowieckiego, które skonfrontowano zarówno z literaturą przedmiotu, jak i z zapisami w dokumentach samorządu województwa. Wyniki badania wskazały na ważną rolę jednostek samorządu terytorialnego, instytucji kultury oraz stowarzyszeń i organizacji zrzeszających lokalne społeczności w kształtowaniu i zachowaniu niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego. Stopień zaangażowania respondentów w kultywowanie tradycji, obrzędów i zwyczajów, zgodnie z odpowiedziami ankietowanych okazał się niezależny od położenia w regionach etnograficznych. Odpowiedzi ankietowanych wskazały również na powrót do „korzeni”, wynikający ze wzrostu zainteresowania kulturą ludową, czemu sprzyjają podejmowane działania popularyzujące oraz promujące tradycje ludowe, natomiast w procesie międzypokoleniowego przekazu wartości bogactwa dziedzictwa kulturowego kluczową rolę odgrywa edukacja społeczeństwa, w szczególności młodego pokolenia. Słowa kluczowe: krajobraz kulturowy, tradycja, architektura, regiony etnograficzne, dziedzictwo kulturowe