Adequate System Research Articles

The Attitude Regarding Social Interaction and Communication Problems among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder [ASD] is defined as a neurodevelopmental condition which is classically characterized by social interaction and communication difficulties with restrictive, repetitive behaviors and interests as the name suggests a spectrum of different presentations is possible ranging from severe disability all the way to cognitive strengths. Autism spectrum disorder [ASD] is a range of neurodevelopmental disorder that involves delays and the development of many basic skills and functions, including the ability to socialize and to communicate.The samples required for the study was collected from children with autism, of Amara Soundarya Foundation, Special School, Bengaluru. The size of the sample was 65. random sampling method is used in the study.Other findings highlight significant perceived barriers, such as inadequate training of teachers and limited access to specialized interventions. For instance, 43.1% agreed, and 23.1% strongly agreed that limited access to specialized interventions is a barrier. Furthermore, a notable 52.3% agreed, and 16.9% strongly agreed that children with ASD face social interaction barriers in their environment.Overall, the results underline a strong consensus on the importance of structured interventions, peer interaction, and adequate support systems for enhancing social skills in children with ASD, alongside a recognition of systemic barriers in addressing these needs.

Predicting Subsurface Drainage Requirement for Different Soil Desalinization Goals in Coastal Reclamation Areas

ABSTRACTBuilding subsurface drainage systems for more efficient salt leaching with the natural rainfall or artificial irrigation is a widely accepted practice for saline soils reclamation, but the high initial cost of the system construction often limits its adoption, and the uncertainty in drainage intensity requirement to meet desired desalinization goals for field crop production challenges the system design. In this paper, we proposed a soil desalinization model based on the field hydrology model‐DRAINMOD, predicted number of years required to lower soil salinity to a threshold level under different subsurface drainage conditions, and estimated the net return from different subsurface drainage system layout based on a case study in a coastal reclamation area in eastern China. The results showed that, DRAINMOD accurately predicted water table fluctuations in artificially drained fields: the root mean square error to standard deviation ratio (RSR) was 0.4 and 0.54, and the Nash Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) was 0.84 and 0.68, respectively, during the model calibration and validation periods. The DRAINMOD based soil desalinization model predicted a negative relationship between subsurface drainage intensity and the soil desalinization period, that is, improving drainage condition shortened the time requirement for soil desalinization. For the study area, the model's predictions showed that installing subsurface drainage at 20 m spacing and 1.2 m deep lowered soil salinity to the slightly saline level in less than 7 years under the rainfall leaching only, and such system layout produced the maximum economic return based on the local agricultural practice. The results indicate that, early investment in adequate subsurface drainage systems is beneficial for field crop production in the salt impacted farmland areas. Findings from this research may provide technical references for saline soil reclamation or land improvement in both rain fed and irrigated agricultural areas.

Enhancing the selective catalytic oxidation of lignocellulosic biomass to formic acid using hydrogen peroxide and a reusable MgAl hydrotalcite-derived as a catalyst in a green solvent

Biofuels or liquid fuels derived from natural matter, are one of the most intriguing yet divisive alternatives for petroleum-based fuels. The most common approach to produce biofuels is to transform plant sugars and other carbohydrates into oxygen-deficient chemicals. A growing relevance has been devoted in the direct synthesis of platform molecules from biomass resources, using one-pot or cascade techniques via adequate catalytic system tuning and improvement of the reaction conditions which have merged as a beneficial strategy from an economic and ecological standpoint. In a similar vein, the major objective of this contribution was to investigate and enhance the conditions for a selective oxidation of lignocellulosic biomass-derived cellulose to yield formic acid (FA), the latter is one of the most coveted liquid hydrogen carriers and among the key compounds used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and leather industries. Both oxidizing aqueous hydrogen peroxide and calcined heterogeneous hydrotalcite catalyst have been employed at an atmospheric pressure for this purpose. The effect of reaction time, temperature, amount of catalyst and oxidant on the product's yield and selectivity have been investigated. The oxidation of a plant-derived cellulosic fiber at 70 °C using an H2O2 excess (7 mmol) provided an impressive result with a high yield and TON of 61.0 %, 12.30 respectively, the latter was confirmed to be relatively close to the one from the oxidation of pure cellulose. Furthermore, the reusability of the catalyst has also been studied which was demonstrated to result in the same yields for one reuse and 3 recycles.

Advanced earth grid monitoring for HV network safety compliance

ABSTRACT Electrical energy is a critical component for human comfort, but mismanagement of this energy can lead to human injury and even fatalities. High voltage safety compliance hinges on the presence of an adequate earthing system within the infrastructure. Various factors influence the effectiveness of the earthing system, including soil resistivity in the surrounding area and the availability of auxiliary paths for fault currents. Weather conditions, changes in the surrounding environment, and alterations within the high-voltage network significantly impact these elements. Any modifications to the auxiliary path conditions can have severe consequences on the network’s safety compliance. The current industry practice lacks continuous monitoring of the earth grid and fault current paths, with no provision for frequent current injection tests on the entire earth grid system. To close the existing gap, this paper proposes a novel approach through the introduction of an Earthing IoT Monitoring system. This system enables network owners to monitor safety compliance across the entire network, identify fault current return paths, and pinpoint any necessary preventive maintenance measures. The paper also delves into the crucial roles played by soil resistivity and split factors in the earthing system domain. A case study is included to support the innovative nature of the proposed system.

МЕХАНІЗМ ФОРМУВАННЯ КОМЕРЦІАЛІЗАЦІЇ ОБ’ЄКТІВ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЇ ВЛАСНОСТІ: БЕЗПЕКОЗНАВЧІ КОНТЕКСТИ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ УПРАВЛІННЯ

In modern conditions of martial law, one the most important aspects of ensuring the effective functioning of business structures, as well as the formation of positive results its financial activity, is the existence of an effective security system for the commercialization of intellectual property objects, which will ensure business protection from threats. Protection is due to the ability of management bodies the business structures at the appropriate levels: to ensure sustainable economic development through the protection of intellectual property objects; to neutralize the negative impact of crisis phenomena on business structures; to form an adequate accounting system of financial flows and to strengthen the operational efficiency of control system in the process commercialization of intellectual property objects; ensure the implementation of work on the protection of the confidentiality of information constituting a commercial secret etc. Modern scientific research points to the fact that without a unified security system of business structures regarding the commercialization of intellectual property objects, it is impossible to find a way out of the crisis, stabilize the economic situation and create an effective mechanism for conducting business. The main components of the organizational and economic mechanism of commercialization of intellectual property objects at enterprises, which, in particular, include organizational processes; processes of technical and economic substantiation; processes of determining the market conformity of intellectual property objects to the needs of consumers; legal enforcement processes. Only the processes of determining the market suitability of intellectual property objects to the needs of consumers, that is, the processes of market research, are directly related to the process of commercialization. The other three components of the mechanism of commercialization of intellectual property objects are no less important, as they ensure the effective implementation of the actual process of commercialization or transfer. As the research results showed, the main influencing factors in the context of security science on the commercialization of intellectual property objects are: regulatory and legislative problem; the problem of valuation of intellectual property objects; personnel problem; the problem of organizational support for the commercialization of intellectual property objects. Therefore, the development of the organizational and economic mechanism of commercialization of intellectual property objects is a necessary and integral part of building a national innovation system aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the national economy and ensuring the transition to sustainable economic growth and strengthening of national security, including. Thus, the choice of the most acceptable method of commercialization should be justified from the point of view of the expected profit that it can bring to the owner of the rights in specific conditions.

Beam energy recovery in Neutral Beam Injections and related simulations

The Neutral Beam Injectors (NBI) will be used to further increase the plasma temperature for the ignition of the fusion reactions in the ITER project. For future applications of electric energy production, the NBI efficiency is crucial. Since the gas neutralizer gives large residual ion fractions of D+ and D-, adequate energy recovery systems may be necessary. Recently a conceptually simple beam energy recovery based on space charge effects has been proposed; it can also work as an ion dump device, with advantages in removing the residual ions with reduced power dissipation. Preliminary simulation results were evidence of that the proposed device can remove all the residual ions by collecting them at very low energy on proper electrodes. In this contribution, further simulations with more accurate space charge calculations are reported to mostly confirm the high residual ion collection efficiency obtained in the preliminary simulations. The simulated operation voltage is also increased from 20 kV to 500 kV in steps. Higher efficiencies require some increase of the collector length, especially at higher operation voltage, as here discussed. Some design detailed features are also updated.

Perancangan Sistem Integrasi Sparepart Menggunakan Aplikasi Macro Visual Basic for Aplication Excel

This research aims to design a spare part integration system using a VBA Excel application as a solution to expedite the search process in a spare part warehouse in Tangerang. The main problems encountered include lengthy search times due to disorganized layouts and the absence of an adequate support system. The methods used include downtime analysis, redesign of spare part rack layouts, and development of a VBA-based search application. The results show that the proposed system significantly reduces spare part search times and improves the warehouse's operational efficiency (Integration system, spare parts, VBA Excel, efficiency.).

유아교사들이 경험하는 세계시민교육 실행의 어려움

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the challenges experienced by early childhood teachers in implementing global citizenship education. To this end, two individual in-depth interviews were conducted with five early childhood teachers who had more than five years of field experience and had been implementing global citizenship education for over a year. Concepts were derived from the interview transcripts and analyzed through iterative re-categorization, and the following findings emerged. First, the teachers described the challenge of addressing politically sensitive and controversial issues while ensuring that children do not develop prejudices or stereotypes. Second, while teachers believed that global citizenship education can be implemented in early childhood education if the content and level are appropriate, they struggled with how to deal with complex and heavy topics such as war. Third, teachers experienced difficulties when addressing certain topics or conducting activities due to concerns about negative parental evaluations and precautionary measures taken by administrators. Fourth, teachers reported difficulties with not having an adequate support system and having to rely solely on individual teacher capacity and effort. Fifth, teachers wanted to go deeper into the topic of global citizenship, but experienced difficulties in sustaining and expanding young children's interest and excitement. The findings of this study are significant in that they provide a deeper understanding of the challenges of implementing early childhood global citizenship education and provide a basis for developing teacher support measures.

Morphological Analysis of River Characteristics in Musi Rawas Utara Regency

Effective watershed management requires the efficient collection, storage, and use of runoff water, as well as the recharge of groundwater. This study will employ morphometric analysis to determine the characteristics of the rivers flowing through one of the districts of the Province of South Sumatera, Musi Rawas Utara (Muratara). Using DEM data and GIS software, this study conducted a quantitative-descriptive analysis to obtain quantitative information about the watershed. The acquired numbers are interpreted descriptively to provide a description of the watershed's characteristics and their implications for rivers in Muratara.The eighth-order rivers of Muratara Regency are classified as major rivers. A mean bifurcation ratio (Rb) of 3.98 indicates that geological features have no effect on the typical flat drainage pattern. On average, the drainage density of the watersheds was moderate, but a few locations had a very high drainage density range, indicating their erodibility. The basins of rivers with low circularity and elongation ratios (0.19 and 0.48, respectively) are elongated and have a steep slope. The morphometric research reveals that the Muratara rivers have abundant water resources and are also predicted to experience numerous water-related disasters. Using morphometric knowledge, however, the local government could develop mitigation and planning systems for river management. Future measures must include ensuring that adequate drainage systems are in place and that all construction adheres to the principles of proper land management.

Design Of A Budget Processing Information System At Sat Reskrim Of Polres Labuhanbatu Web Based

Capital expenditures carried out by regional governments produce infrastructure in an area both for providing basic services to the community and to encourage regional governments to provide potential sources of local revenue. The Financial Report of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia consists of a budget realization report, balance sheet, operational report, report on changes in equity and notes on the financial report as attached, which is the responsibility of the National Police which has been prepared based on an adequate internal control system. The aim of this research is to be able to design an information system for processing budget data to unit of Sat Reskrim the Polres Labuhanbatu is web-based so that it can help operational work, especially in processing financial data, to be more effective and efficient

‘How can you worry about employment and survival at the same time?’: employment and mental health among precariously employed cisgender and transgender sexual minority adult men in Toronto, Canada

This study addresses a gap in the labour market and occupational health literatures among sexual and gender minority workers by exploring the relationship between precarious employment and mental health through a political economy framework. Narratives from 20 cisgender and transgender sexual minority men were analysed to uncover the production of employment and mental health inequities. Results are presented temporally, including employment readiness, looking for work, and on the job, illuminating the social and structural processes that underly participants’ stories of precarious employment and mental health. A cyclical pattern was identified whereby participants’ mental ill-health resulted in separation from the labour market and increased employment precarity that subsequently further impacted their mental health. Interventions and programmes must consider multipronged approaches that address all aspects of this syndemic, including social stigma and discrimination towards sexual and gender minority people and improved access to stable employment, mental healthcare, and adequate social welfare systems.

Evaluation of the pollutant removal efficiency of swine wastewater through two configurations of hybrid wetlands with tropical ornamental plants

The pig farming industry in Mexico is an important economic activity that is growing significantly, generating large volumes of wastewater that negatively affect water bodies and human health. The lack of adequate treatment systems exacerbates this problem. Hybrid constructed wetlands that combine Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands (VF-CWs) and Horizontal Flow Constructed Wetlands (HF-CWs) offer an economical and effective treatment using natural processes. The objective was to evaluate the removal of contaminants from pig farm wastewater using two configurations of hybrid systems with ornamental plants. Two configurations were established: System I: VF-CWs + HF-CWs and System II: HF-CWs + VF-CWs. The VF-CWs were planted with Canna hybrids and the HF-CWs with Heliconia latispatha. The results indicated higher removal efficiencies of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus in System I (BOD5: 72.99 %, COD: 71.41 %, TN: 79 %, NH4+: 84.31 %, NO3-: 74.29 %, TP: 59.54 %, FC: 99.88 %) compared to System II (BOD5: 66.80 %, COD: 67.01 %, TN: 77.90 %, NH4+: 82.31 %, NO3-: 70.48 %, TP: 55.81 %, FC: 99.89 %), regarding FC, the same results were obtained in both systems. Both plant species showed vigorous development, although the growth of Heliconia latispatha was more notable. In conclusion, the results suggest that the VF-CWs + HF-CWs configuration in hybrid wetlands could be a suitable option for treating this type of effluent.

Exposure to entrepreneurship education interventions reveal improvements to vocational entrepreneurial intent: a two-wave longitudinal study

The education sector has witnessed a growing recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of entrepreneurship education (EE), which has expanded beyond its traditional focus on business students. While higher education institutions have gained significant prominence in EE, little is known about the effects of EE in technical vocational education and training (TVET) institutions. This study aimed to examine the impact of EE on the entrepreneurial intentions (EI), attitudes towards business (ATB) creation, subjective norms (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) of vocational students, grounded in the theory of planned behavior. Adopting a Two-Wave Longitudinal design, the study was conducted on a sample of 128 TVET students who underwent an intensive six-month EE program. The results showed that the Time 2 scores were significantly higher than the Time 1 scores for EI (9.510), ATB (9.773), SN (8.588), and PBC (2.993), indicating the effectiveness of EE in fostering pro-entrepreneurial desires among vocational students. The findings suggest that TVET institutions should consider incorporating EE into their curricula and provide adequate support systems for their student population. This study contributes to the limited research on the impact of EE in the TVET context, particularly within emerging economies, and offers insights for educational practice and future research.

Installation of Clean Water Piping for Resident on Jl. Arjuna, RW 08 and 09, East Labuh Baru, Pekanbaru

Water is a crucial resource for sustaining life; however, access to it through the Regional Drinking Water Company (Indonesian: Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum [PDAM]) remains limited in certain communities. As a result, residents frequently depend on groundwater sourced through independent pumping by households, places of worship, public facilities, private and government offices, and others. An assessment of the buildings on Jl. Arjuna RW 08 and 09, East Labuh Baru District, Pekanbaru, indicates a significant lack of adequate clean water installation systems, highlighting a need for targeted community service efforts. This initiative aims to rectify these deficiencies by drilling wells to establish reliable sources of clean water and installing a comprehensive clean water piping system to ensure effective distribution from the source to the end users, thus aligning with Indonesian National Standards (SNI). The project involves faculty members as part of their commitment to the tri-dharma of higher education, offering both a practical learning opportunity for students and a valuable service to the community.

Energy Storage Integration for Renewable Energy Supply in Malaysia: A Review

Malaysia intends to increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in its installed power capacity from the current 23%, or 8.5 GW, to 40%, or 18.0 GW, by 2035. Renewable energy sources, specifically solar and biogas, are unpredictable and subject to sudden changes due to weather conditions and feedstock availability. Furthermore, their integration with the current conventional plants is complicated. In relation to this, deploying energy storage has become the main agenda under the Renewable Energy Roadmap to achieve 40% installed capacity by 2035. When selecting the most adequate energy storage system, the technological, environmental and economic aspects need to be considered. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review the current state of energy storage and the renewable energy situation in Malaysia. The significance of this paper is that it encourages RE consumption in Malaysia in parallel with the government’s target due to the deployment of energy storage in the energy supply system. It can serve as a guideline for policymakers in their penetration of the renewable energy sector.

Assessment and Evaluation Methods for 21st Century Education: Measuring What Matters

In modern education, not only teaching methods, but also assessment methods play an important role. An adequate assessment system is essential to the development of skills that are necessary for successful careers of applicants. Therefore, the purpose of the research is the analysis of modern assessment methods in the educational process and their significance for the formation of 21st century skills. The PRISMA approach was used to search for relevant materials. Google Scholar was chosen as the main database for literature search. Works written in English or with English annotations were taken into analysis. 10 criteria for the inclusion of literature were developed, which related to the relevance, practical importance and scientific novelty of the research. Therefore, 40 positions were selected. The study used the coding method for the systematic analysis of textual data. Hence, the results showed that the main approaches to assessment in modern education are summative and formative assessment. Summative assessment summarizes student achievement after the learning process is complete, while formative assessment improves learning outcomes in real time through feedback. Special attention is paid to the active use of digital technologies, such as computer adaptive testing, e-portfolios and platforms for online testing. The conclusions emphasize that innovative assessment should contribute to the development of key skills of the 21st century. The development of digital literacy is especially important, as it allows all participants of the study to actively use technologies and understand them.

Norovirus-mediated translation repression promotes macrophage cell death.

Norovirus infection is characterised by a rapid onset of disease and the development of debilitating symptoms including projectile vomiting and diffuse diarrhoea. Vaccines and antivirals are sorely lacking and developments in these areas are hampered by the lack of an adequate cell culture system to investigate human norovirus replication and pathogenesis. Herein, we describe how the model norovirus, Mouse norovirus (MNV), produces a viral protein, NS3, with the functional capacity to attenuate host protein translation which invokes the activation of cell death via apoptosis. We show that this function of NS3 is conserved between human and mouse viruses and map the protein domain attributable to this function. Our study highlights a critical viral protein that mediates crucial activities during replication, potentially identifying NS3 as a worthy target for antiviral drug development.

Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness and Uptake of the Employee Assistance Programme in Three Public Healthcare Facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Institutional psychosocial support services have gained traction, globally, more so within the context of healthcare facilities. This is mainly due to the recognition that institutional psychosocial support services are beneficial to both employees and employers, alike. However, while these institutional psychosocial support services are important, their uptake remains relatively low. With the focus being on the employee assistance programme (EAP), this study aimed to explore the awareness and uptake of institutional psychosocial support services among oncology healthcare professionals (OHPs) in public healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. Using the interpretative phenomenological approach, the qualitative study was conducted in three public healthcare facilities that offer oncology services in KZN. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 31 participants who were OHPs in the three public healthcare facilities. Thematic data analysis produced two main themes and six respective sub-themes. The main themes were awareness of institutional psychosocial support services and low uptake of institutional psychosocial support services, mainly owing to adequate personal support systems, privacy and confidentiality concerns, and stigma. The study findings point to the need for stronger EAPs that are needs-based, promoted regularly, and evaluated, in public healthcare facilities. To encourage service uptake and address privacy, confidentiality and stigma concerns, innovative and non-stigmatising ways of promoting these services are required, including hybrid approaches to the provision of EAP services. The study findings can provide a valuable contribution to the continued development and strengthening of institutional psychosocial support services in public healthcare facilities.

Differences on carboxylic acids bioproduction from soluble carbohydrates or proteins in a sequencing batch reactor: Deciphering the influence of the volumetric and specific organic loading rate

Acidogenic fermentation (AF) has been extensively explored. However, the impact of operational parameters on AF has led to inconsistent results. In this work, AF experiments were performed in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) using simulated wastewaters solely containing soluble carbohydrates or proteins as carbon sources to independently assess the impact of the volumetric organic loading rate (OLRv) and of the specific organic loading rate (OLRs). When only carbohydrates were used, the main effluent components were acetic and butyric acids at OLRv of 6.0 g COD L−1 d−1, while changing OLRv over 11.0 g COD L−1 d−1 gave acetic acid and ethanol as main components. Conversely, if the carbon source consisted solely of proteins, increasing the OLRv or the OLRs had minimal impact on the AF performance and on the effluent composition. Also, in the case of carbohydrate experiments, increasing the OLRs from 2.3 to 3.8 g COD g−1 VSS d−1 promoted chain elongation reactions, as caproic acid formation was also observed. Besides, at the highest OLRv tested in this work for protein experiments (18.5 g COD L−1 d−1), it was obtained the maximum isocaproic acid concentration using mixed microbial cultures and without adding any external electron donor. The SBR configuration proved to be an adequate system, especially when proteins were used as carbon source, since it makes possible to keep low the OLRs and to reduce the hydrolysis limitations. Finally, the bacterial genera detected in the reactors notably changed between both substrates. Future work must be focused on identifying carboxylic acid producing-genera from proteins.

Performance evaluation of containers for low-latency packet processing in virtualized network environments

Packet processing in current network scenarios faces complex challenges due to the increasing prevalence of requirements such as low latency, high reliability, and resource sharing. Virtualization is a potential solution to mitigate these challenges by enabling resource sharing and on-demand provisioning; however, ensuring high reliability and ultra-low latency remains a key challenge. Since bare-metal systems are often impractical because of high cost and space usage, and the overhead of virtual machines (VMs) is substantial, we evaluate the utilization of containers as a potential lightweight solution for low-latency packet processing. Herein, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks and encourage container environments in low-latency packet processing when the degree of isolation of customer data is adequate and bare metal systems are unaffordable. Our results demonstrate that containers exhibit similar latency performance with more predictable tail-latency behavior than bare metal packet processing. Moreover, deciding which mainboard architecture to use, especially the cache division, is equally vital as containers are prone to higher latencies on more shared caches between cores especially when other optimizations cannot be used. We show that this has a higher impact on latencies within containers than on bare metal or VMs, resulting in the selection of hardware architectures following optimizations as a critical challenge. Furthermore, the results reveal that the virtualization overhead does not impact tail latencies.