Practical Basis Research Articles

Exploration of Entrepreneurship Education Model and Practice in Five-Year Integrated Vocational Education Stage

Against the backdrop of the “20 Articles of Vocational Education,” how to promote high-quality vocational development, build a comprehensive, adaptive, and targeted entrepreneurship education model, promote student employment and entrepreneurship, and improve the quality of talent cultivation has become an important issue in the talent cultivation of five-year vocational colleges. This article takes students in the five-year integrated vocational education stage as the research object, starting from the development of the industrial economy, talent employment competitiveness, and students’ innovation ability, to expound on the practical significance of entrepreneurship education. Combining top-level design, curriculum setting, faculty strength, and practical bases, it analyzes the problems existing in and explores the entrepreneurship education model and practical strategies in the five-year integrated vocational education stage from four aspects: transforming vocational education concepts, classifying and constructing curriculum systems, attaching importance to the construction of entrepreneurial and entrepreneurial faculty, and relying on multi-party collaborative platforms.

Diagnostic value of prenatal ultrasound screening and analysis of pregnancy outcomes in velamentous umbilical cord insertion

Objective: To explore diagnostic value of prenatal ultrasound screening in velamentous umbilical cord insertion (VCI) and its influence on perinatal outcomes, and to provide theoretical basis for clinical practice. Methods: Fifty-eight pregnant women diagnosed with VCI before or after delivery admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University were selected from January 2012 to December 2022. The clinical features and perinatal outcomes of 45 women finally with VCI after delivery (VCI group) were retrospectively analyzed, and 225 women with normal umbilical cord attachment were selected as the control group during the same period. Results: (1) Among 58 women, 54 (93.1%, 54/58) were diagnosed with VCI by prenatal ultrasound screening, 4 patients (6.9%, 4/58) were missed; and 13 (22.4%, 13/58) were misdiagnosed. Finally, a total of 45 women were confirmed by postpartum placental examination, and 11 (24.4%,11/45) were combined with vasa previa. (2) There were no differences in age, number of pregnancies, and number of induced abortions between the two groups (all P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the rate of assisted reproductive technology [13.3% (6/45) vs 0.4% (1/225); P<0.01], and twin pregnancy rate [8.9% (4/45) vs 0.4% (1/225); P<0.01] in the VCI group were significant higher. (3) Compared with the control group, the rate of placenta previa, succenturiate placenta, vasa previa, postpartum hemorrhage, prenatal hemorrhage and postpartum intrauterine remainder in the VCI group were significant higher (all P<0.05); there was no significant difference in the incidence of placental abruption, premature rupture of membranes, fetal distress and single umbilical artery between the two groups (all P>0.05). The incidence of fetal structural abnormalities in the VCI group (4.4%, 2/45) was higher than that in the control group (1.3%, 3/225), but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.195). (4) The cesarean section rate [75.0% (33/44) vs 45.1% (101/224); P<0.01], preterm birth rate [29.5% (13/44) vs 5.4% (12/224); P<0.01], rate of small for gestational age [20.5% (9/44) vs 5.4% (12/224); P<0.01] in the VCI group were significant higher. However, neonatal birth weight [(2 928±552) vs (3 353±498) g; P<0.01], and 1-minute Apgar score (median: 10 vs 10; P<0.01) in the VCI group were lower than those in the control group. Conclusions: Prenatal ultrasound screening is an important method to diagnose VCI. VCI is more prone to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as postpartum hemorrhage, premature delivery, small for gestational age, et al. Its risk factors include twin pregnancy, assisted reproductive technology, placenta previa, and para-placenta.

Study on changes of bioactive substances and flavour characteristics during fermentation of jujube vinegar

SummaryJujubes are an excellent source of sugar and nutrients, making them well‐suited for fermentation. Previous research on jujubes has primarily focused on their use in fermented beverages and fruit wines, but their potential for vinegar production has not been sufficiently explored. Therefore, this study produced jujube vinegar from jujube as raw material using microbial fermentation technology, and the changes in bioactive substances and volatile components during different fermentation stages were monitored. Results revealed that the primary organic acids in jujube vinegar were acetic acid, malic acid and lactic acid. The levels of phenolic compounds, such as epicatechin and ferulic acid, increased significantly by 3.5‐fold and 3.2‐fold, respectively, after acetic fermentation, resulting in an improvement in antioxidant activity. In addition, a total of seventy‐three volatile substances were detected in jujube vinegar, with acids accounting for 72.13% of the overall content. Isoamyl alcohol, ethyl phenylacetate, benzaldehyde and 3‐hydroxy‐2‐butanone were also the principal flavour compounds of jujube vinegar, which are the main source of its intense flavour. This study reveals the dynamic law of nutrients and flavour compounds during the fermentation process of jujube vinegar. The findings provide a theoretical reference and practical basis for the production of jujube vinegar.

Akkermansia muciniphila Growth Promoted by Lychee Major Flavonoid through Bacteroides uniformis Metabolism.

Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila) possesses health-promoting properties. Nevertheless, A. muciniphila enrichment remains a challenging endeavor. Quercetin-3-O-rutinose-7-O-α-l-rhamnoside (QRR), a flavonoid found in lychee pulp, has a unique double-substituted glycosylated structure, requiring a specific intestinal microbiota for effective metabolism. Here, QRR was fermented using a coculture of Bacteroides uniformis and A. muciniphila, and the interactions between the two were elucidated in terms of QRR regulation of microbial growth changes and metabolic properties. The results demonstrated that QRR effectively promoted the proliferation of A. muciniphila based on the metabolic action of B. uniformis in vitro, which was evidenced by a notable increase in the number of viable bacteria. Furthermore, the coculture sample exhibited a significant increase in SCFAs. Qualitative analysis of metabolites by UPLC-ESI-Triple-TOF-MS/MS showed that B. uniformis could release sugars on QRR to produce quercetin-3-O-glucoside-7-O-α-rhamnoside and further quercetin. In the coculture and B. uniformis culture, quercetin was converted to taxifolin, which was identified as a crucial intermediate in the metabolism of QRR. Notably, the metabolite kaempferol was only detected in the coculture. The present study reveals the interaction between QRR and the coculture of A. muciniphila and B. uniformis, providing a practical basis for the potential prebiotic value of QRR.

Effects of activity participation and cognitive levels on depression in middle-aged and older adults with chronic illness: a national cross-sectional study.

The world population is rapidly aging, and depression mainly affects middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases and cognitive impairments. The sample for this study was obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) public database. The sample size for inclusion was 12,767. There were 6,773 females and 5,994 males, with an overall low level of education. This study aims to provide a theoretical and practical reference basis for the clinical non-pharmacological treatment of depression in middle-aged and older adults (age ≥ 50 years) with chronic diseases. Additionally, the study seeks to promote the development of mental health interventions for middle-aged and older adults (age ≥ 50 years) with chronic diseases, ultimately enhancing the sense of well-being and quality of life for this demographic. Cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms of the study participants were assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination Scale (MMSE) and the short version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10). Binary logistic regression results showed that among middle-aged and older adults (age ≥ 50 years) with chronic diseases, participation in physical activity [OR = 1.397; 95% CI (1.181-1.651); p < 0.05] was more effective than participation in social activities [OR = 0.997; 95% CI (0.924-1.076); p < 0.05] for preventing depression. Those with cognitive impairment [OR = 1.206; 95% CI (1.089-1.335); p < 0.05] were more likely to experience depression than those without cognitive impairment. Activity participation (physical activity and social activity) had a more significant effect on mild and moderate depression compared to no depression, and cognitive level had a more pronounced effect on moderate depression [OR = 1.491; 95% CI (1.278-1.740); p < 0.05] and major depression [OR = 2.231; 95% CI (1.282-3.884); p < 0.05]. Within the specific cohort of middle-aged and older adults (age ≥ 50 years) with chronic diseases, both activity participation and cognitive level exert a significant influence on the prevention and intervention of depression. Engagement in physical activity, participation in social activities, and enhanced cognitive functioning emerged as protective factors against depression. Therefore, the policy-maker should strengthen the prevention and treatment of depression in a comprehensive manner through the promotion of physical and social activities and the enhancement of cognitive level, so as to safeguard the mental health of middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases.

Methodological and Practical Basis for the Formation of a Matrix of Attractiveness of Tourist Sites and Its Role in the Process of Implementing Educational Tourism in the Education System of Higher Education Students

The article develops a methodological and practical basis for assessing the attractiveness of regional tourist sites from the point of view of educational tourism. An assessment methodology was created, including groups of criteria and sub-criteria (6 and 53, respectively), selected based on expert evaluation; a matrix was formed, allowing us to calculate integral indicators step by step, which was tested on the example of 50 objects of five regions of Kazakhstan (Central, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern). In addition, the article implements hierarchical cluster analysis on three blocks of parameters: the first—indicators characterizing the level of education development in the context of 17 regions and 3 cities of republican significance; the second—indicators reflecting the cultural development of the country’s regions; the third—parameters showing the level of development of tourism activities in the regions of Kazakhstan, which allowed us to obtain three clusters that can be used to develop recommendations for the development of education in the regions of Kazakhstan. As a conceptual complementary component of the system of implementation of educational tourism, an audio guide “Tourist sites of Karaganda” was developed and uploaded on the izi.Travel platform.

Modern information technologies for studying the cost of working time as an important tool for effective management of business processes

Relevance. In the context of economic, social and socio-political changes, growth and increased competition, it is becoming increasingly interesting to study the issues of scientific organization and labor rationing, as well as factors affecting labor productivity, and, ultimately, the effectiveness and profitability of production processes in general. There is an objective need to improve not only the methods of managing the cost of working time, but also to skillfully apply modern digital technologies. That is why it is so important to develop and modify, in accordance with the requirements of the market environment, methods, tools and methods of analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) when studying the cost of working time of employees of an organization.The purpose is based on the study of theoretical and methodological approaches to improving the system of organization and rationing of labor, to provide a scientific justification for the relevance of the development of the processes of accounting for working hours of employees of the organization through the integration of modern information technologies.Objectives: to analyze the existing approaches to the organization and rationing of labor; to identify the potential of integrating modern information technologies into the processes of working time accounting; to develop practical recommendations for improving the system of accounting for the working hours of employees of the organization using modern information technologies.Methodology. The theoretical and practical basis for the study of modern approaches to the modernization of the system of organization and rationing of labor at the enterprise were the methods of analyzing literary sources, statistical data, expert assessments, as well as using an integrated approach.Results. The result of the research in the work is a comprehensive analysis of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in studying the cost of working time to modify the processes of rationing labor functions through the integration of information technologies.Conclusions. In the course of the study, we proved the positive effect of the introduction of modern information technology systems at the enterprise, as well as scientifically substantiated the relevance of the development of processes for analyzing the cost of working time and rationing employees of enterprises through the integration of modern information technologies.

Study on biological zero and effective accumulated temperature of embryonic development and gonadal development of cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis

ABSTRACT Research on the aquaculture of cephalopods has emerged in the last 30 years. Compared to other animals, limited information exists on the fundamental biology of cephalopods, particularly regarding their gonadal and embryonic development. Detailed investigation into their reproduction and development could provide a solid practical basis for understanding their methods of reproduction and reproductive patterns for enhancing artificial-seeding cultivation techniques. Therefore, this study utilised the second generation (F2) of cultured cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis Ehrenberg, 1831, controlling the hatching temperature of fertilised eggs and recording data at various stages of gonadal development. We calculated the biological zero, the effective cumulative temperature, the temperature coefficient for embryonic development and the effective cumulative temperature for gonadal development. The results indicated that the biological zero and effective cumulative temperature for embryonic development of S. pharaonis were 7.46 and 434.87 °C·d, respectively, with the optimal temperature range for embryonic development being 24–27 °C. The effective cumulative temperature for gonadal development was 853.04 ± 57.51 °C·d. This study provides essential information on the biological zeros and effective cumulative temperatures for both embryonic and gonadal development of S. pharaonis, offering significant practical information and a theoretical basis for future large-scale artificial cultivation of this species.

Multilinguality and LLOD: A survey across linguistic description levels

Limited accessibility to language resources and technologies represents a challenge for the analysis, preservation, and documentation of natural languages other than English. Linguistic Linked (Open) Data (LLOD) holds the promise to ease the creation, linking, and reuse of multilingual linguistic data across distributed and heterogeneous resources. However, individual language resources and technologies accommodate or target different linguistic description levels, e.g., morphology, syntax, phonology, and pragmatics. In this comprehensive survey, the state-of-the-art of multilinguality and LLOD is being represented with a particular focus on linguistic description levels, identifying open challenges and gaps as well as proposing an ideal ecosystem for multilingual LLOD across description levels. This survey seeks to contribute an introductory text for newcomers to the field of multilingual LLOD, uncover gaps and challenges to be tackled by the LLOD community in reference to linguistic description levels, and present a solid basis for a future best practice of multilingual LLOD across description levels.

Family burden and psychological distress among Chinese caregivers of elderly people with dementia: a moderated mediation model

BackgroundAlthough the Stress-Coping Model (SCM) has been widely used to explain the coping process of individuals facing stressful situations, its applicability to caregivers of elderly people with dementia (PwD) in China needs to be further investigated. Furthermore, the role of external resources in caregivers stress coping is not yet clear. Therefore, our study aimed to investigated the mediating and moderating mechanisms between family burden and psychological distress in PwD caregivers based on the SCM.MethodsA cross-sectional study, with 193 pairs of PwD and caregivers completed the self-designed questionnaire, Family Burden Scale of Disease, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simplified Coping Style Question, The Family Adaptation and Cohesion Evaluation Scales II-CV and Social Support Rating Scale. Partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analyzed the mediating and moderating effects.ResultsFamily burden positively correlated with psychological distress; the chain mediation effects of self-efficacy and positive coping between family burden and psychological distress was significant; the interaction term (family function_positive coping) did not but (social support_positive coping) had a significant positive impact on psychological distress.ConclusionsThe findings provides a practical basis for the use of SCM in informal caregivers of elderly PwD, assists understanding the mechanism of the relationship between family burden and psychological distress. And it supplies new perspectives for reducing the negative psychological health status and a theoretical basis for designing interventions for caregivers.

Research on fracture prediction and control of UHSS thin-walled component with complex section in roll forming process

Aiming at the fracture of an ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) thin-walled component with complex section in the roll forming process, the three-dimensional finite element model was established. It is found that the stress triaxiality and equivalent plastic strain are the main factors affecting the fracture behaviour of the UHSS thin-walled component with complex section, and the influence laws of forming strategies and process parameters on the fracture behaviour were discussed. The results show that the damage value, equivalent plastic strain and stress triaxiality at the fracture position are reduced by increasing the inter-distance and roll diameter, decreasing friction coefficient and forming velocity. The mathematical model of the UDP comprehensive measure with the forming strategies and process parameters was established by the response surface method. The numerical simulation and industrial test verify the effectiveness of the UDP comprehensive measure, which provides a theoretical and practical basis for the fracture prevention control.

Urban Planning Perspective on Food Resilience Assessment and Practice in the Zhengzhou Metropolitan Area, China

This study aims to assess and analyze the urban food resilience of the Zhengzhou metropolitan area, proposing innovative assessment frameworks and methodologies. Utilizing a dual-level analysis approach that combines long-term planning impact analysis (2000–2020) with short-term resilience assessment (2018–2022), the study integrates public government data and Geographic Information System (GIS) data, employing spatial analysis, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation techniques. Findings from 2000 to 2020 indicate that urban planning within the metropolitan area has significantly impacted the food system. Urbanization has led to reduced agricultural land, but improvements in infrastructure have enhanced the efficiency of the food supply chain. Woodland and grassland areas have remained relatively stable, providing an ecological buffer for the food system. Building on this, the short-term assessment from 2018 to 2022 reveals significant dynamic changes and a continuous improvement trend in food resilience, though there is still room for enhancement. Food supply chain management and emergency preparedness and management contributed the most to overall resilience. Notably, extreme events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the “7.20 Flood Disaster” prompted the adoption of innovative measures to enhance food resilience. The study develops a multidimensional theoretical framework and assessment system for urban food resilience, offering new perspectives and methods for understanding and enhancing urban food resilience. The results highlight the critical role of urban planning in enhancing food resilience, recommending the integration of the food system into comprehensive urban planning, strengthening regional collaboration, and enhancing public engagement. These findings provide an important basis for policymaking and practice aimed at improving the long-term adaptability and short-term recovery capabilities of urban food systems.

Modeling and analysis of propagation characteristics of WBAN in hospital ward scenarios

AbstractTo explore the feasibility of high‐frequency indoor wireless body area network (WBAN) communications, the propagation characteristics of WBAN in simulated hospital ward scenarios at 11 GHz are studied. Based on the extensive measured data, the impact of the patient's lying angle (LA) on channel characteristics has been analyzed, such as statistical characteristics of path loss (PL), shadowing effect, and root mean square delay spread. Moreover, a PL model with LA factor is presented for the hospital ward scene, and the influence of LA on PL in the presence of height difference is also analyzed. The research results indicate that, the PL caused by LA (abbreviated as PLA) follows a power function with respect to the LA in case of a fixed distance between the transmitter and receiver. When the LA is fixed, PLA exhibits a cubic function relationship with the distance between the transmitter and receiver. In addition, the presence of patient's LA can cause more significant multipath effect. However, the impact of LA gradually weakens as the height difference increases when there is a height difference. The research results provide a theoretical basis and practical basis for utilizing the 11 GHz frequency band in indoor WBAN in the future.

Правовое регулирование и этическое обеспечение научных исследований: взгляд через призму традиционных российских духовно-нравственных ценностей

The article attempts to consider possible directions of legal regulation and ethical support of modern scientific research, primarily biomedical research, from the standpoint of their compliance with traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The necessity is justified on the basis of modern strategic planning documents to prepare a draft federal law (laws), which will become the basis for the formation of a corpus of legal norms that allow the development of science, research, taking into account the values, legal and ethical principles available in society. The author advocates the development of a socio-humanitarian expertise of high-risk scientific research, as well as innovations implemented on their basis in practice.

The oleaginous voice: Auto-Tune, linear predictive coding, and the security-petroleum complex

ABSTRACT In the twentieth century, exploration geophysics and digital vocal processing each underwent key technical transformations based on formally similar signal processing techniques derived from prior work in statistics and information theory. Engineers at Texas Instruments (TI) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed deconvolution filtering as a way to model geological strata from seismograph recordings in order to facilitate oil exploration. Meanwhile, engineers at Bell Laboratories and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) used similar techniques to digitally encode and transmit speech signals more efficiently – a method known as linear predictive coding (LPC). These cognate approaches to modeling geophysical and vocal signals provided a practical basis for subsequent forays by oil industry figures into the world of digital audio. Tracing the histories of four technologies – LPC secure voice transmission terminals, the TI Speak & Spell educational toy, automatic speech recognition, and the vocal pitch correction software Auto-Tune – I analyze the role of security interests in facilitating spillovers between technologies of oil and the voice. I argue that, by approaching both geophysical and vocal signals as matters of national security, the United States’ defense and intelligence services furnished the bulk of socio-economic connective tissue between petroleum geophysics and vocal processing research.

Current investigation of the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a cross-sectional study.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects women of childbearing age and has been reported to cause sexual dysfunction in women. Although there are articles on sexual function in women with SLE, the number of articles is small, and the factors affecting sexual function in women with SLE are controversial. Based on this, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in Chinese female SLE patients and to explore the factors that influence it. The study design was a cross-sectional study conducted from December 2023 to April 2024 in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology of a tertiary hospital in Hefei, Anhui Province. A total of 293 female patients diagnosed with SLE were enrolled using face-to-face questionnaires and online questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of four parts: general information questionnaire, fatigue severity scale (FSS), depression-anxiety-stress scale (DASS-21), and female sexual functioning index (FSFI) scale. A total of 173 (59.04%) patients had sexual dysfunction, including 251 (85.67%) with decreased libido and 186 (63.46%) with difficulty in sexual arousal. There was a correlation between the patients' total FSFI scores and age (p = 0.028), marital satisfaction (p < 0.001), own education level (p = 0.008), partner's education level (p = 0.003), place of residence (p = 0.039), monthly household income (p < 0.001), family financial satisfaction(p < 0.001), menstrual status (p = 0.003), hormone use (p = 0.021),immunosuppressant use (p = 0.042), disease activity (p = 0.016), FSS score (p < 0.001), stress score (p < 0.001), anxiety score (p < 0.001) and depression score (p < 0.001)were correlated. The results of stepwise regression analysis showed that marital satisfaction (b = 2.011, t = 3.797, p < 0.001), monthly household income (b = 0.854, t = 2.316, p = 0.021), menstrual status (b = 1.218, t = 2.350, p = 0.019), fatigue scale score (b = -0.069, t = -2.302, p = 0.022), and depression score (b = -0.117, t = -2.910, p = 0.004) were the influencing factors of FSFI total score, and the difference was statistically significant. The incidence of sexual dysfunction in Chinese female SLE patients is high, and medical personnel should pay more attention to patients' sexual problems, to provide theoretical and practical bases for further prevention, treatment, and care of sexual dysfunction in female SLE patients.

Study on the dynamic characteristics of the head cover-bolts-stay ring of a variable-speed pump-turbine

Abstract The design and operation of variable-speed pump-turbine units is more difficult than that of conventional units due to their adjustable speed, frequent start stop, and forward and reverse operation. Due to the development of variable-speed pump-turbines towards variable-speed, high head, and large capacity, the vibration instability caused by frequent switching between turbine and pump operating conditions is more prominent. The study on the dynamic characteristics of the head cover-bolts-stay ring system is an important guarantee for the long-term safe and stable operation of the units. This article uses the finite element method to conduct modal analysis on the head cover-bolts-stay ring system of a variable-speed pump-turbine. The natural frequency and mode shape are analyzed, and resonance analysis is carried out in combination with the dynamic and static interference characteristics of the variable-speed unit. The research results show that the dynamic and static interference frequency of the unit during the variable-speed process may be close to the natural frequency of the head cover-bolts-stay ring system, which needs to be paid attention to during operation. The results and findings in this article provide theory and practical basis for the research and design of high head, large capacity, and variable-speed pump-turbine units.

Immunogenicity analysis based on VP1 and VP2 proteins of bovine enterovirus

Bovine enterovirus (BEV) infection manifests as a spectrum of clinical signs affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems in cattle. Outbreaks of this disease results in large economic losses to the bovine industry worldwide. Currently there are no efficacious vaccines and medicines to prevent BEV infection. In the present study, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction was used to amplify the VP1 and VP2 genes of BEV, enabling the synthesis of a chimeric recombinant protein which contained partial sequences from both proteins. Subsequently, the emulsified purified proteins with Freund’s adjuvant were used for triple-fold immunization of 4-week-old Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice. The mice were subsequently subjected to a challenge assay which elicited an immune response that was characterized by elevated titers of BEV-specific neutralizing antibodies. Notably, the results showed that the purification of pET32a-VP1 and pET32a-VP2 proteins markedly curtailed virus excretion and mitigated the histopathological damage usually associated with BEV infections. These were observed in the small intestines, kidneys and brain in infected animals. It also alleviated clinical symptoms such as hypothermia and weight loss. In summary, this study offers a theoretical and practical basis for BEV vaccine development.

Artificial intelligence enabled predictive planning for sewage treatment based on improved DNN and LSTM

Predictive planning is essential for sewage treatment, which ensures water security. In the context of Industry 4.0, new sensor technologies are generating large amounts of heterogeneous data from multiple sources in increasingly complex sewage treatment processes. This complexity renders traditional methods inadequate for the accurate and timely prognostication of data essential for predictive planning. To solve the challenge, this study proposes an architecture of artificial intelligence-enabled predictive planning to reduce cost and increase efficiency for sewage treatment. Within this architecture, a combination of a sparsely connected deep neural network model based on combined correlation analysis and an improved long short-term memory model based on periodicity is used to predict critical data for sewage treatment. Then, the proposed architecture is applied by using production data from the high-density pool unit of a sewage treatment plant. Results reveal that the accuracy of the data in predictive planning is 92.7 % compared with the actual data. Establishing this architecture for predictive planning provides a practical basis for the digital transformation of sewage treatment plants to automate processes, improve decision-making, reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.

An Empirical Correlation Between Work Stress and Occupational Performance Among Medical Practitioners: A Case Study

The modern age of professional competition and the post-COVID-19 situation led to the birth of stressful life. The lifestyle of medical practitioners becomes hectic and disturbing, affecting not only their profession but also their personal lives. This study identifies the factors like Role Overload &amp; Responsibility (ROR), Lifestyle Variations (LV), Family Disruptions (FD), and Stringent Working Conditions (SWC) affecting the occupational performance of doctors. This was exploratory research that identified and validated antecedent work stress factors for the occupational performance of medical professionals in the national capital region. The factors were measured through a self-adapted questionnaire based on the five-point Likert scale. The validation of the factors was verified through the hypothesized model by using structural equation modeling (SEM) on their occupational performance. The study identifies that ROR and SWC affect the National Capital Region (NCR) medical practitioners' occupational performance. Moreover, this study has specific implications for medical professionals and provides the theoretical and practical basis for health issues during the job that severely impacts the employees' personal and professional lives. This study decodes the work stress buster factors that manipulated the effective occupational performance of the employees.