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Numerical effect of veil injection on a gravity dam using grouting intensity number ‘GIN’ method
Authors: Khatib Milad , Loutfi Melissa , Hamdan Hani 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A dam is one of the oldest and largest buildings in the world. This structure is usually constructed to intercept flows, store water, and produce energy. Dams' foundations should really be rocky and robust enough to preserve their rigidity. Despite the great benefits of these structures, they are exposed to the risk of collapse. Two basic problems can confront a gravity dam; the first one is the uplift pressure load that could raise the danger of reversing the dam. The second one is the ground water flow, which can lift the soil under dam. Moreover, cracks are commonly formed in dams after construction. These cracks might produce several complications in the dam structure. Several investigations have shown the influence of the injected veil that made the dams stronger. This study shows the numerical results of the injection influence on a gravity dam. Finite element software is used to check up the best location of the injected veil and the maximum favorable depth. The obtained numerical results show the major effect of the veil injection on the uplift pressure force, the ground water values, and the flows pass under the gravity dam.
Exploring the Use of a Web-Based Menu Planning Tool in Childcare Services: Qualitative Cross-sectional Survey Study
Authors: Kempler Jessica V , Love Penelope , Bolton Kristy A , Rozman Margaret , Spence Alison C 
Published: July 2022

Background
Early childhood is a critical period for supporting the development of healthy eating habits, which may affect lifelong health. Childcare services are important settings for promoting early childhood nutrition; however, food provision in childcare frequently does not align with dietary guidelines. Web-based menu planning tools are well suited to support healthy food provision in childcare, although little is known about their use. Research is needed to understand how web-based menu planning tools are used in the childcare setting and how they can effectively support healthy menu planning and food provision for children in childcare.

Objective
We aimed to explore the use of a web-based menu planning tool called FoodChecker, which is available to childcare services in Victoria, Australia. We also aimed to gain insights and perspectives from childcare staff involved in menu planning about their use of the tool to plan healthy menus and guide healthy food provision for children.

Methods
We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using a cross-sectional web-based survey completed by the staff involved in menu planning in childcare services. Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo software. Emergent themes were mapped against constructs of the Technology Acceptance Model regarding perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and external variables influencing perceptions and use.

Results
The participants included 30 cooks and 34 directors from 53 childcare services. Participants perceived the web-based menu planning tool as useful for supporting child nutrition and health, improving organizational processes, and aiding the menu planner role. Perceptions regarding ease of use were mixed. External variables influencing perceptions and use included awareness of the tool, perceived need, time, resources, organizational support, and the food budget. Participants made recommendations to improve the tool, particularly the need to integrate functionality to make it easier and faster to use or to include more links to resources to support healthy menu planning.

Conclusions
The web-based menu planning tool was perceived as useful for cooks and directors in childcare services. Areas for improvement were identified; for example, the need for integrated digital features to make the tool easier and faster to use. As the first qualitative study to explore childcare staff experiences with a web-based menu planning tool, these findings inform future research and development of such tools to aid scalable and sustainable support for healthier food provision in the childcare sector.
Defining Recommendations to Guide User Interface Design: Multimethod Approach
Authors: Diehl Ceci , Martins Ana , Almeida Ana , Silva Telmo , Ribeiro Óscar , Santinha Gonçalo , Rocha Nelson , Silva Anabela G 
Published: July 2022

Background
For the development of digital solutions, different aspects of user interface design must be taken into consideration. Different technologies, interaction paradigms, user characteristics and needs, and interface design components are some of the aspects that designers and developers should pay attention to when designing a solution. Many user interface design recommendations for different digital solutions and user profiles are found in the literature, but these recommendations have numerous similarities, contradictions, and different levels of detail. A detailed critical analysis is needed that compares, evaluates, and validates existing recommendations and allows the definition of a practical set of recommendations.

Objective
This study aimed to analyze and synthesize existing user interface design recommendations and propose a practical set of recommendations that guide the development of different technologies.

Methods
Based on previous studies, a set of recommendations on user interface design was generated following 4 steps: (1) interview with user interface design experts; (2) analysis of the experts’ feedback and drafting of a set of recommendations; (3) reanalysis of the shorter list of recommendations by a group of experts; and (4) refining and finalizing the list.

Results
The findings allowed us to define a set of 174 recommendations divided into 12 categories, according to usability principles, and organized into 2 levels of hierarchy: generic (69 recommendations) and specific (105 recommendations).

Conclusions
This study shows that user interface design recommendations can be divided according to usability principles and organized into levels of detail. Moreover, this study reveals that some recommendations, as they address different technologies and interaction paradigms, need further work.
COVID-19 and Philippine Academic Libraries
Authors: Esposo-Betan Sharon Maria , Fresnido Ana Maria 
Published: July 2022

Background. Libraries have rapidly adapted their services and policies during the lockdown and have likewise adopted new initiatives. This study investigated on the impact of COVID-19 to academic libraries in the Philippines.
Objectives. The study aimed to: (1) determine the readiness of academic libraries to provide online services and resources in the pre-COVID-19 period or at the onset of the community quarantine in the Philippines in March 2020; (2) look into the different initiatives and innovations introduced by academic libraries during the quarantine period so as to continuously provide services and access to resources, in the absence of face-to-face interaction; (3) explore the different issues and challenges encountered by academic libraries in the delivery of library services during the pandemic; and finally, (4) find out how academic librarians envision the post-COVID-19 era of academic libraries in the country.
Methods. The study made use of descriptive quantitative method. Data were gathered through survey using an instrument developed by the authors. Sampling was purposive with head librarians in academic libraries from all over the country as the respondents. Spreadsheet was used to process data which were presented in simple tables, graphs and charts. Responses to the open ended question were analyzed and manually coded using inductive coding.
Results. Majority of academic libraries in the country were caught unprepared when the pandemic hit. Despite this, they managed to provide services that were delivered online, while simultaneously embarking on a number of different initiatives. COVID-19 showed to have made considerable impact in terms of staffing, utilization, collection development, and funding. Finally, the respondents envision academic libraries in the post-pandemic era to still be hybrid, with digital resources gaining prominence over printed resources.
Contributions. The shared experiences of academic libraries in the Philippines amidst the pandemic and how they were able to rise above the challenges they were confronted with as they shift their services to online mode may serve as a guide and help inspire other libraries in developing countries faced with similar situations.
Keywords. COVID-19 pandemic, Philippine academic libraries, pre-during-post pandemic scenario, innovation, online services, resilience.
Transverse abdominis plane injection of bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine or a bupivacaine liposomal suspension yielded lower pain scores and requirement for rescue analgesia in a controlled, randomized trial in dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy
Authors: Campoy Luis , Martin-Flores Manuel , Boesch Jordyn M. , Moyal Michelle N. , Gleed Robin D. , Radhakrishman Shalini , Pavlinac Rhiannon M. , Sieger Jessica L. , Colon Claudia S. , Magidenko Steven R. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the duration and analgesic quality of bupivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine (BUP-DEX) or bupivacaine liposome suspension (BLS) administered as a transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block, compared with a negative control (no TAP block; CTRL) in dogs.

ANIMALS
26 mixed-breed shelter dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy between January 28 and December 8, 2020.

PROCEDURES
Each dog was randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound-guided TAP block with either BUP-DEX or BLS or to receive no TAP block at time 0 after induction of general anesthesia. Superficial and abdominal wall pain scores were evaluated before time 0 and at 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours later. Additionally, sedation scores and time to return of various behaviors, such as eating or drinking, were compared.

RESULTS
The CTRL group had significantly greater pain scores than the BUP-DEX and BLS groups, but no differences were found between the BUP-DEX and BLS groups. Postoperatively, significantly more dogs needed rescue analgesia and the time to need it was shorter for the CTRL group, compared with the BUP-DEX or BLS groups. Additionally, the CTRL group had greater sedation scores than the other 2 groups. No significant differences were observed in any of the evaluated outcome variables such as eating or drinking.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
A TAP block appeared to provide adequate postoperative analgesia for abdominal surgery in the dogs of the present study undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy. The BLS TAP block did not appear to provide any extra benefit beyond what BUP-DEX TAP block added under these specific conditions.
Interventions in Reinforced Concrete Members – Constructive Solutions
Authors: Stanca Simona 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
As time goes on, the majority of the countries face the issue of a large number of old and/or decommissioned buildings that need rehabilitation/consolidation measures to be put in, to be further used in structural safety circumstances.
The work presents an analysis in terms of the efficiency of rehabilitation techniques that aim to improve and strengthen the structure individually or as a whole. The purpose of this study is to investigate rehabilitation methods specific to reinforced concrete columns. From a functional point of view, the rehabilitation of a structural element refers to the restoration of its active state, by restoring some of its capacities damaged due to various causes. The study presented was carried out in an old technical-administrative building that later changed its destination to an office building.
The solution proposed and adopted, as well as the action/intervention program derived from it, has as essential purpose the obtaining of innovative responses, in accordance with the new concepts.
Aspects Regarding EC3-2 Procedure for Stability Verification of the Free-Standing Circular Arches
Authors: Moga Cătălin , Guţiu Ștefan I. , Danciu Alexandra D. , Cristea Bogdan 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The paper presents aspects related to the verification of the general stability of the bridge superstructures on circular arches with rigid vertical hangers, bridges of open-type or free-standing, without upper bracing.
A numerical worked analysis is carried out for a single-track railway bridge with a span of 30 m, which is based on the normative SR EN 1993-2:2007. Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 2: Steel Bridges (EC3-2).
The worked analysis carried out can be useful in deepening the knowledge of the procedure presented in the normative, as well as in the designing of the structures on arches in the field of bridges or other types of metal structures.
Association of the 5HTR2C gene Ser23 variation with childhood allergic asthma
Authors: Temel Sehime Gulsun , Ergoren Mahmut Cerkez , Yilmaz Izel , Yuruker Ozel , Cobanogullari Havva , Tosun Ozgur , Oral Haluk Barbaros , Bahceciler Nerin Nadir 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Objective: Allergic asthma is the most frequently observed subtype of individuals with asthma. The effects of serotonin plays in the pathophysiology of asthma has not been clearly determined. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association between the 5HTR2C gene rs 6318 G>C polymorphism and allergic asthma in pediatric patients in Cyprus.

Methods: This study included total number of 177 individuals with 118 control and 59 pediatric patients (43 atopic and 16 non-atopic asthma patient). A skin prick test was performed for each patient to confirm asthma diagnosis and to evaluate atopic status. Genotyping for the 5HTR2C was completed by Real Time-PCR analysis.

Results: The genotype distribution frequencies were not in agreement with the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium in the patients’ group (p<0.00001). The frequency of the risk allele (allele C) was not significantly different between the patient and control groups (p=0.255). The genotypic distribution between atopic asthma and non-atopic asthma within the patientsts groups was not in agreement with the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (p=0.006). However, risk allele presence showed a statistically significant association with atopy-related asthma (p=0.037).

Discussion & Conclusion: Overall, despite the finding of no association between the 5HTR2C rs6318 C allele and childhood asthma, the current results indicated that there is a strong association between the 5HTR2C rs6318 C variant and childhood atopic asthma.
Downregulation of hsa-miR-4328 and target gene prediction in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Authors: Lupu Onda T. , Popescu Bogdan , Avram Elena , Dragomir Mihaela , Cimponeriu Gheorghe Dănuț , Mighiu Ioana , Aposteanu Silvia , Coriu Daniel 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is defined by the PML-RARA fusion gene. APL treatment can have significant side effects, therefore the development of optimal therapeutic options is crucial. Although the study of miRNAs is still in its infancy, it has been shown that these molecules are involved in the pathogenesis of neoplasms by modulating the expression of target genes. miRNAs can be considered possible biomarkers in APL and can be used as therapeutic targets or as markers for the therapeutic response.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether differentially expressed putative miRNAs that have RARA as a target gene could be considered reliable biomarkers for APL.

Methods: Using bioinformatics tools, a panel of 6 miRNAs with possible tropism for the RARA gene was selected from miRDB. We evaluated their expression levels in samples from patients with APL (n=20) or from healthy subjects without mutations in genes associated with leukemia or myeloproliferative diseases (n=21).

Results: All 6 putative miRNAs were identified using electrophoresis (hsamir-4299, hsa-mir-4328, hsa-mir-7851-3p, hsa-mir-6827-5p, hsa-mir-6867-5p, hsa-mir-939-5p). Of the six miRNAs, hsa-mir-4328 is deeply downregulated in subjects diagnosed with APL compared to healthy subjects, whereas hsa-mir-4299 and hsa-mir-7851-3p show small differences in expression between the two study groups, but without statistical significance. Our results suggest that hsa-mir-4328 may have a role in the pathogenesis of APL and may represent a new biomarker for this type of leukemia. Key Words: miRNA, APL, leukemia, bioinformatics.
Elbow Septic Arthritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Newborn - Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Filip Roxana , Murariu Dana Georgeta Laura , Avramia Ramona , Filip Florin 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Septic arthritis is a rare condition in children, especially in neonates. Early recognition and proper treatment are required to avoid serious complications. We present the case of a male newborn diagnosed with septic arthritis of the right elbow who was treated with repeated joint aspiration and i.v. antibiotics (Amikacin and Meropenem). Blood culture and joint cultures were positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae. The final outcome was good, with no apparent local or systemic complications. General considerations regarding this rare condition, etiology and treatment options are also included in the paper.
Normality assessment, few paradigms and use cases
Authors: Avram Călin , Mărușteri Marius 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Background: The importance of applying the normality tests is underlined by the way of continuing the statistical protocol for numerical data within inferential statistics, respectively by the parametric or non-parametric tests that we will apply further on.

Methods: To check the calculation mode, we used sets of random values and we performed the normality assessment using statistical calculation programs. We took non-Gaussian data (n = 30, n = 50, n = 100, n = 500) and Gaussian data (n = 30, n = 50, n = 100, n = 500) for which we checked the normality of the data. Data chosen for this study were most representative for each batch (n).

Results: The application of normality tests to the data under study confirms that the data are non-Gaussian for the first data set. For the Gaussian data sample, the verification of normality is confirmed by the results.

Conclusion: For data up to 50 subjects, it is recommended to apply the Shapiro-Wilk test, but also to apply graphical methods to confirm the accuracy of the result. If the data samples have more than 50 values, the D’Agostino & Pearson omnibus normality test should be applied and if the statistical program does not contain this test, the Shapiro-Wilk test can be applied (in the case of SPSS). Graphical methods, although they require some experience, are useful for identifying the normality of distributions with a small number of data.
Research on the Optimization of Landscape Design Talent Training Mode Under the Background of Rural Revitalization Strategy
Authors: Zhang Jing , Gu Li 
Published: July 2022

Objective: The rural revitalization strategy is an important strategic task for China to build a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way and realize socialist modernization. With the proposal and implementation of the "village revitalization" strategy, there are problems in the talent training model, such as lack of professional theoretical foundation, lack of practical experience, lack of talent support, and shortage of talents. Talents are the key to implementing the strategy of rural revitalization. In the field of landscape design, the existing education model is difficult to effectively train high-quality rural landscape design professionals, and the education model of talent supply is also difficult to meet the needs of rural talents.

Method: This paper adopts the methods of literature research, investigation, case analysis and practical research. By consulting related papers and books on the Internet, this paper collects and sorts out the related information of rural landscape design specialty and talent training mode and analyzes the related theoretical background of the research object.

Results and conclusion: The students are not very clear about the professional goals of landscape architecture, nor do they have a good understanding of rural revitalization strategies. Teachers have a large proportion of traditional teaching and lack practical experience. However, teaching methods are gradually diversified. Teachers need to improve the depth and broad extension of rural landscape design-related knowledge points and re-examine the curriculum and professional training goals and positioning. At the level of curriculum setting, the combination of theoretical and practical courses has been initially realized.

Originality/value: This study elaborates the key points of the rural revitalization strategy, starting from the analysis of the demands of the rural revitalization for the landscape design specialty, discussing the path of training new talent, and providing reference for the higher vocational education to serve the rural revitalization.
Estudio sobre la capacitación al personal de servicios de salud con la apropiación de tecnologías educativas y metodológicas universitarias
Authors: Gazca Herrera Luis Alejandro , Guerra Trujillo Vannesa , Otero Escobar Alma Delia , Sánchez Hernández Guillermo Leonel 
Published: July 2022

A raíz de la pandemia del COVID–19 la tecnología en los procesos de capacitación tuvo un aceleramiento significativo por tanto surge la problemática para determinar si los ámbitos tecnológicos y pedagógicos han tenido un impacto favorable en la capacitación virtual. El objetivo de la investigación fue realizar un análisis sobre la implementación de marcos de referencia educativos y tecnológicos para el proceso de capacitación. La investigación fue con un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo exploratoria y descriptiva, la población y muestra fueron los colaboradores de servicios de salud del Estado de Veracruz. Los resultados muestran que 70% de los trabajadores consideran los cursos virtuales como excelentes o buenos, la prueba de proporción muestral obtuvo que al menos el 90% de los colaboradores desean continuar tomando cursos virtuales. Se concluye que el método y la tecnología apropiada para la impartición de cursos ha sido bien aceptado por lo que debe continuar.
Timber industry activity of the GULAG correctional labor camps of the OGPU-NKVD of the USSR in the late 1920s - 1937
Authors: Zykin Ivan 
Published: July 2022

The article examines the activity of correctional labor camps specializing in timber industry in the Soviet Union in the period from the late 1920s to 1937, singled out as the first stage of development of this group of camp complexes. The definition of the concept of "forest" correctional labor camps is given. For the first time, an analysis of the timber industry activity of the camps was undertaken. "Forest" camps functioned in the areas of the largest Soviet cities (Moscow and Leningrad), in the European North, the Urals and Siberia. Their main function was reduced to the development of woodlands, timber harvesting, mechanical processing of forest resources developed to a lesser extent. Conclusions are drawn about the gradual expansion of the scale of the timber industry activity of correctional labor camps in the period from the late 1920s to 1937. However, at this stage, the volumes of harvesting and mechanical processing of wood by "forest" camps were insignificant against the background of the development of the forest industry in the country. The first multi–industry "forest" camp appeared - the White Sea-Baltic Combine, which had a strong influence on the development of the timber industry in the autonomous Karelian Republic. With the help of prisoners' labor, the construction of a pulp and paper enterprise in the Urals was carried out. The experience of using prisoners in the timber industry in the period from the late 1920s to 1937 was a significant groundwork for further enhancing the role of the Main Directorate of Camps of the NKVD of the USSR in the industry.