Standard Deviation Coefficient Research Articles

NON-VIOLENT CRIME VICTIMS’ PERCEPTIONS OF POLICE BEHAVIOR, LEGITIMACY, AND ITS INFLUENCE ON COOPERATION WITH POLICE OFFICERS IN ANGELES CITY

This research explores the perceptions of trust, legitimacy, and cooperation with the police among victims of non-violent crimes in Angeles City, Philippines. Grounded in Tylers theoretical framework and Procedural Justice Theory, the study examines how these factors influence non-violent crime victims willingness to cooperate with law enforcement. It assesses how victims views of police response relate to their perception of police legitimacy. The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing descriptive surveys and correlation analysis. A referral sampling method is used to access reluctant participants. Data is collected through a survey checklist questionnaire with Likert scale items. Statistical tools, including mean, percentage, standard deviation, variance, and Pearsons correlation coefficient, aid in data analysis. This study sheds light on the dynamics between crime victims, police behaviour, and perceptions of legitimacy, informing policy decisions in the realm of law enforcement. This research delves into public perceptions of procedural justice and its impact on trust and cooperation with law enforcement agencies. Findings reveal a prevalent negative perception of procedural justice among the general population, significantly diminishing trust in authorities and fostering a sense of inadequate respect for individual rights within the justice system. The study uncovers mixed feelings about cooperating with the police, indicating a prevailing reluctance to engage actively. Moreover, the research highlights the importance of aligning law enforcement agencies moral values with those of the community to enhance perceptions of legitimacy. Policymakers are urged to devise comprehensive strategies to improve police performance and bolster public trust, considering diverse societal and cultural dynamics. The study emphasizes the need for further research to unravel the complexity of public perceptions and enhance community-police relations, ultimately fostering a more just and equitable society. KEYWORDS: Trust, Legitimacy, Cooperation, Perceptions, Non-violent crimes

ZNAČAJ KLASIČNE RADIOGRAFIJE PLUĆA U OTKRIVANJU TUBERKULOZE PLUĆA

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 Diagnostic radiology provides a non-invasive insight into the anatomy and physiology of the human body and is one of the most useful tools in modern medicine. Accelerated technological development has led to improved image quality and the ability to obtain additional diagnostic information necessary for accurate and rapid diagnostics. As in other fields of medicine, in diagnostic radiology, all elements of risk must be balanced against the benefits arising from the use of a given diagnostic method.
 Aim: study is to determine the age and gender structure of the subjects who came for radiographs, to prove whether the X-ray has a significant role in detecting lung tuberculosis, whether the radiological record matches the findings of a pneumophysiologist or whether a microbiological analysis is needed, and to determine whether tuberculosis detected by classical radiography is also proven.
 Prospective method included 50 adult respondents from the Public Health Center of the Canton of Sarajevo, of different age and gender structures, who performed radiographic pulmonary imaging and processing of pneumophysiological findings in the period from 01.01.2018. do 30.05.2019. years. X-rays were taken from the classic Siemens Multix X-ray machine. Patients' medical records, microbiological examination of sputum on BC, pneumophysiological findings, radiographs and radiological findings from the radiological information system and the PACS system were used for the data. We used a retrospective study that included descriptive statistics, standard deviation, arithmetic mean, and correlation coefficient.
 Results: show that there is no significant statistical difference by gender, the average age of the respondents was 50, 52 years. 
 X-ray imaging as a diagnostic procedure is of great importance in the detection of pulmonary tuberculosis, and 72% of the subjects had pulmonary tuberculosis first compared with the findings of pneumophysiologists, and bacteriological analysis was used in 28% subjects due to suspected pneumophysiologists in the diagnosis. By comparing the correlation of the pneumophysiologist and the bacteriological analysis, the X-ray showed 100% lung tuberculosis.

A novel fuzzy SECA model based on fuzzy standard deviation and correlation coefficients for resilient-sustainable supplier selection

Selecting the best out of a pool of potential suppliers is one of the most significant challenges in supply chain management. Although numerous works have studied supplier selection (SS) as a function of individual criterion (e.g., sustainability or resiliency), few studies have explored it as an all-in-one. To address this gap, this study proposes a novel fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework for a real-world color and glaze case study. First, resilient-sustainable criteria are identified for evaluating the performance of the suppliers. Expert opinions and literature review are then utilized to establish a set of criteria in two different categories: sustainability and resiliency. This two-pronged approach ensured that important criteria are considered in the evaluation process. Next, a new fuzzy simultaneous evaluation of criteria and alternatives (FSECA) model is developed to highlight the most crucial criteria and the best supplier. The proposed model utilizes a predetermined set of criteria reference weights as benchmarks to calculate the final weights that closely align with these reference points. Moreover, the consideration of fuzzy standard deviation and correlation coefficients of fuzzy numbers are incorporated to take into account the inherent variability and uncertainty in the data, resulting in a more accurate and robust analysis of the data. To validate the proposed method, the findings are compared to the state-of-the-art fuzzy approaches for SECA method, and other MCDM techniques such as fuzzy weighted aggregated sum product assessment (FWASPAS), fuzzy technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (FTOPSIS), fuzzy Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis (FMOORA), fuzzy simple additive weighting (FSAW), and fuzzy complex proportional assessment (FCOPRAS). Moreover, by applying the geometrical analysis for interactive aid (GAIA), a visualization approach, the results demonstrate that the performance of the proposed framework is satisfactory and highlight the most crucial criteria, such as the supplier responsiveness in resiliency and delivery in economic impact of sustainability categories. Since choosing supplier is a strategic decision, the proposed work can help managers to choose the right suppliers.

Application of AR technology in the study of controlled structure in basketball training

Abstract To calculate the standard deviation of each attribute in the training control data, the normalized results of the standard deviation coefficient vector of basketball sports metrics are used as weights. Lagrange’s equation is used to analyze the behavioral trajectories of both players to enhance the offensive and defensive transitions of individual players. The weights used to calculate the standard deviation of each attribute of the training control data are based on the normalized results of the standard deviation coefficient vector of basketball sports metrics. It was found that the compression efficiency in the basketball sports teaching video with AR technology was 98.65%, the dominance ratio of offense-defense transition was 1.089, and the variance estimation of the disturbance term was 0.4621. Scientific training with AR technology can adjust training ideas, theories, and methods in real-time to realize the sports ideas of winning the standard and nurturing people.

Exercise counters the negative impact of bed rest on executive functions in middle-aged and older adults: A proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial

ObjectivesProlonged bed rest is prevalent among middle-aged and older adults and is associated with multiple negative health outcomes. Therefore, it is important that we better understand the utility of exercise training as a countermeasure to the adverse effects of bed rest. We examined the effect of exercise training on intraindividual variability in cognitive performance among adults aged 55–65 exposed to 14 days of physical inactivity modelled via 6° head-down tilt bed rest. MethodsThe study is a non-blinded, parallel-group, proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial. Twenty-three healthy middle-aged and older adults (12 males, 11 females) aged 55–65 were randomized to: (1) 14 days of 6° head-down tilt bed rest (Control) or (2) 14 days of 6° head-down tilt bed rest with daily exercise (Exercise). The National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognitive Battery assessed executive functions (Flanker incongruent/congruent and Dimensional Change Card Sort) and processing speed (Pattern Comparison). We assessed cognitive function at baseline, 6° head-down tilt bed rest midpoint, completion, and seven days following completion. We indexed intraindividual variability with two metrics: (1) residual intraindividual standard deviation and (2) intraindividual coefficient of variation. Flanker congruent and incongruent residual intraindividual standard deviations were the primary outcomes. Linear mixed models assessed between-group differences and the moderating effect of biological sex. ResultsAt bed rest completion, Exercise had significantly lower (better) Flanker incongruent residual intraindividual standard deviation (estimated mean difference = −3.63, 95%CI -6.10;-1.17, p = 0.005) and intraindividual coefficient of variation (estimated mean difference = −0.10, 95%CI -0.19;-0.003, p = 0.022) vs. Control. Sex moderated the effect of exercise on Flanker incongruent intraindividual coefficient of variation. Exercise females had significantly lower intraindividual coefficient of variation vs. Control (estimated mean difference = −0.23; 95%CI -0.34;-0.12, p < 0.001). There were no significant between-group differences in processing speed intraindividual variability and summary scores of executive functions and processing speed (ps > 0.05). ConclusionExercise training during bed rest preserved intraindividual variability of executive functions but not processing speed. Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04964999

Lower vitamin D levels are associated with the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Vitamin D plays a role in regulating immune homeostasis, inflammation and has an impact on the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD has a multifactorial pathogenesis primarily associated with immune dysregulation, dysbiosis, structurally altered intestinal mucosa, and genetic factors. The immunomodulatory function of this vitamin is linked to its control over innate and adaptive immunity, facilitated through its nuclear vitamin D receptor, leading to the inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-B. This study aimed to investigate serum vitamin D levels in patients with IBD compared to healthy individuals and to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D and inflammatory markers. Cross-sectional study. The study included 106 participants divided into 2 groups: patients with IBD (92), and healthy controls (14). The diagnosis of IBD was based on clinical, laboratory, fecal, endoscopic, and histological findings, following the European guidelines for diagnosis and follow-up ECCO-ESGAR guidelines for diagnostic assessment of IBD from 2019. Serum vitamin D levels were measured along with laboratory tests, imaging, and endoscopic examinations. IBD activity was evaluated using the Montreal classification and clinical and endoscopic indices. Data analysis involved calculating the mean, minimum, and maximum values, standard deviation, and Pearson coefficient. The level of statistical significance for this study was set at P < .05. The study found a prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in 32.6% of patients with IBD, while 66.3% had insufficiency, as compared with healthy individuals. The mean levels of vitamin D in UC and CD were 16 ± 8.6 ng/mL, whereas in the control healthy group, they were 26 ± 9.73 ng/mL. A statistically significant reverse correlation was observed between lower vitamin D levels and higher levels of the inflammatory markers. The study concluded that IBD patients exhibit lower levels of vitamin D, which is associated with inflammation and may contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease.

Integrated Modeling of Hybrid Nanofiltration/Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Using Deep Learning-Based Crow Search Optimization Algorithm

The need for reliable, state-of-the-art environmental investigations and pioneering approaches to address pressing ecological dilemmas and to nurture the sustainable development goals (SDGs) cannot be overstated. With the power to revolutionize desalination processes, artificial intelligence (AI) models hold the potential to address global water scarcity challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future. The realm of desalination has exhibited a mounting inclination toward modeling the efficacy of the hybrid nanofiltration/reverse osmosis (NF–RO) process. In this research, the performance of NF–RO based on permeate conductivity was developed using deep learning long short-term memory (LSTM) integrated with an optimized metaheuristic crow search algorithm (CSA) (LSTM-CSA). Before model development, an uncertainty Monte Carlo simulation was adopted to evaluate the uncertainty attributed to the prediction. The results based on several performance statistical criteria (root mean square error (RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE)) demonstrated the reliability of both LSTM (RMSE = 0.1971, MAE = 0.2022) and the LSTM-CSA (RMSE = 0.1890, MAE = 0.1420), with the latter achieving the highest accuracy. The accuracy was also evaluated using new 2D graphical visualization, including a cumulative distribution function (CDF) and fan plot to justify the other evaluation indicators such as standard deviation and determination coefficients. The outcomes proved that AI could optimize energy usage, identify energy-saving opportunities, and suggest more sustainable operating strategies. Additionally, AI can aid in developing advanced brine treatment techniques, facilitating the extraction of valuable resources from the brine, thus minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization.

Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS): A Comparative Study on Undergraduate Students

In today’s world where the pace of life seems to be accelerating and the delicate balance of our planet is increasingly at risk, sustainable lifestyles are seen as a beacon of hope that leads us to live more conscious and responsible lives. Present work aims to find out the relationship among Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) andits associated factors of undergraduate students of Purulia district of west Bengal, India in regard to stream, locality and gender. It is a descriptive survey type research. “Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability Scale” by Choi and Feinberg (2021) has been used in this study to collect the data randomly from 151 undergraduate students of Purulia district of West Bengal. Descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation and Pearson coefficient of correlation have been used in this study to analyse the data. The result revealed that there is a significant relationship among LOHAS andits associated factors of undergraduate students. However, no significant relationship has been found among LOHAS and its associated factors among of female students and urban students of Purulia district of West Bengal, India

Using Sentinel-2-Based Metrics to Characterize the Spatial Heterogeneity of FLEX Sun-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence on Sub-Pixel Scale

Current and upcoming Sun-Induced chlorophyll Fluorescence (SIF) satellite products (e.g., GOME, TROPOMI, OCO, FLEX) have medium-to-coarse spatial resolutions (i.e., 0.3–80 km) and integrate radiances from different sources into a single ground surface unit (i.e., pixel). However, intrapixel heterogeneity, i.e., different soil and vegetation fractional cover and/or different chlorophyll content or vegetation structure in a fluorescence pixel, increases the challenge in retrieving and quantifying SIF. High spatial resolution Sentinel-2 (S2) data (20 m) can be used to better characterize the intrapixel heterogeneity of SIF and potentially extend the application of satellite-derived SIF to heterogeneous areas. In the context of the COST Action Optical synergies for spatiotemporal SENsing of Scalable ECOphysiological traits (SENSECO), in which this study was conducted, we proposed direct (i.e., spatial heterogeneity coefficient, standard deviation, normalized entropy, ensemble decision trees) and patch mosaic (i.e., local Moran’s I) approaches to characterize the spatial heterogeneity of SIF collected at 760 and 687 nm (SIF760 and SIF687, respectively) and to correlate it with the spatial heterogeneity of selected S2 derivatives. We used HyPlant airborne imagery acquired over an agricultural area in Braccagni (Italy) to emulate S2-like top-of-the-canopy reflectance and SIF imagery at different spatial resolutions (i.e., 300, 20, and 5 m). The ensemble decision trees method characterized FLEX intrapixel heterogeneity best (R2 &gt; 0.9 for all predictors with respect to SIF760 and SIF687). Nevertheless, the standard deviation and spatial heterogeneity coefficient using k-means clustering scene classification also provided acceptable results. In particular, the near-infrared reflectance of terrestrial vegetation (NIRv) index accounted for most of the spatial heterogeneity of SIF760 in all applied methods (R2 = 0.76 with the standard deviation method; R2 = 0.63 with the spatial heterogeneity coefficient method using a scene classification map with 15 classes). The models developed for SIF687 did not perform as well as those for SIF760, possibly due to the uncertainties in fluorescence retrieval at 687 nm and the low signal-to-noise ratio in the red spectral region. Our study shows the potential of the proposed methods to be implemented as part of the FLEX ground segment processing chain to quantify the intrapixel heterogeneity of a FLEX pixel and/or as a quality flag to determine the reliability of the retrieved fluorescence.

Business Cycle in Singapore during the Period from 1981 to 2021

Undoubtedly, the concept of the business cycle has become a crucial topic of research, given that the business cycle reflects a nation's economic development and that assessing the business cycle lays the groundwork for a nation to introduce a diverse array of economic policies. This research study aims to evaluate Singapore's business cycles from 1971 to 2021, a span of 41 years. The yearly real GDP and several of its components (private consumption, gross fixed capital formation, and government consumption spending), and CPI were filtered utilizing the Hodrick-Prescott method. Taking the cyclical components of real GDP as the reference cycle and other economic indicators as specific cycles, the author assessed and measured the fluctuations and co-movements between them with the application of standard deviation and correlation coefficient. Last, a few policy suggestions are proposed. There are five main conclusions in this article: (1) Singapore's real GDP is highly susceptible to changes in the international environment; (2) Private consumption, investment, and CPI have a positive and significant correlation with GDP, and investment is of greater relevance to economic growth in the short run; (3) Government expenditure and GDP are negatively correlated; (4) Private investment appears to be a possible cause of business cycle shocks due to the most dramatic fluctuation; and (5) The government of Singapore should encourage private investment so as to boost economic prosperity in the short term, and then promote private consumption to achieve national prosperity in the long run.

Pre-Start-Up Planning and Enhancement of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Operational Performance in The UAE

This rational research study assessed the association between Pre-start-up planning and Enhancement of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Operational Performance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The inquiry study engaged a descriptive and correlational research strategy with quantitative prototype. A sample of 104 participants were carefully chosen using a table prepared by Morgan &amp; Kreijcie (1970). Simple random sampling and stratified random sampling strategies were used to garner data for the research study. Details were assembled using questionnaires and evaluated utilizing frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation and Pearson linear correlation coefficient (PLCC) were used for categorizing quantitative statistics. The study discoveries established a significant connection between Pre-start-up planning and Enhancement of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Operational Performance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study concluded that Pre-start-up planning helps business people to strategically coordinate activities for businesses and avoid any regrets in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in SME’s. From the study consequences, the researchers recommended that the government of UAE should encourage its people to form groups so that government can provide financial assistance to such groups in order to foster their business performance. The government of UAE should also increase on the budget allocation to SME’s through the ministry of Economy so that SME’s can improve on their business, a scenario which may boost the economy of the country.

The role of wise leadership in consolidating organizational creativity - an exploratory study in the retirement department of Anbar Governorate

The research shows the importance that most organizations today must take into account through excellence in presenting their products and dealing with customers in a creative way, as this would put them in the ranks of competing organizations at the forefront of the market position in an environment dominated by an atmosphere of intense competition to provide the best in terms of products And the research aims to show the role played by wise leadership as an exploited variable to consolidate organizational creativity as a dependent variable, as the research seeks to highlight the best aspects for creativity in organizational processes in the researched organization. A number of main and sub-hypotheses to show the relationship of influence and correlation, as the researcher found answers to the questions of the research problem by selecting an intentional sample that included (37) decision makers in the retirement department of Anbar Governorate, as the questionnaire was relied upon as a main tool in collecting information, as This information was processed and analyzed according to the statistical program (SPSS), as well as the means represented by the weighted arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative importance, and Spearman's correlation coefficient. According to the respondents' answers to the questionnaire paragraphs, either the most prominent recommendations are the need for the researched organization to pay attention to adopting creativity, especially in offering new services or making improvements to existing services in line with the organizations' long-term goals.

The role of wise leadership in consolidating organizational creativity - an exploratory study in the retirement department of Anbar Governorate

The research shows the importance that most organizations today must take into account through excellence in presenting their products and dealing with customers in a creative way, as this would put them in the ranks of competing organizations at the forefront of the market position in an environment dominated by an atmosphere of intense competition to provide the best in terms of products And the research aims to show the role played by wise leadership as an exploited variable to consolidate organizational creativity as a dependent variable, as the research seeks to highlight the best aspects for creativity in organizational processes in the researched organization. A number of main and sub-hypotheses to show the relationship of influence and correlation, as the researcher found answers to the questions of the research problem by selecting an intentional sample that included (37) decision makers in the retirement department of Anbar Governorate, as the questionnaire was relied upon as a main tool in collecting information, as This information was processed and analyzed according to the statistical program (SPSS), as well as the means represented by the weighted arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative importance, and Spearman's correlation coefficient. According to the respondents' answers to the questionnaire paragraphs, either the most prominent recommendations are the need for the researched organization to pay attention to adopting creativity, especially in offering new services or making improvements to existing services in line with the organizations' long-term goals.

Adsorption behavior of ruthenium in tri-n-butyl phosphate functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes

This paper deals with adsorption behavior of ruthenium on Tri-n-butyl phosphate functionalized Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs-COO-TBP) from aqueous solution. Adsorption method is significant for trace levels (expected level) removal of ruthenium in bioassay (urine) samples which is mandatory requirement of radiation workers in nuclear environment. Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) were initially converted to carboxylated Multi Walled Carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH) and subsequently treated with Tri-n-butyl phosphate to MWCNTs-COO-TBP. The synthesized MWCNTs-COOH and MWCNTs-COO-TBP were confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Spectroscopic and microscopic techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM) were used for its characterization before and after adsorption. Various adsorption parameters such as contact time, pH, metal ion concentration and temperature were studied. Langmuir adsorption isotherm model and Pseudo second order kinetics model were found to be best fitted in terms of standard deviation and regression coefficient. Thermodynamics parameters such as enthalpy (ΔH°), entropy (ΔS°), Gibbs energy (ΔG°), activation energy (Ea) and sticking probability (SP*) were calculated. The adsorption capacity was calculated and found to be 141.23 mg.g−1.Moreover, quantification of defects, strains with charge doping states were calculated from Raman mapping and correlation plot.

Association of total cholesterol variability with risk of venous thromboembolism: A nationwide cohort study.

The effects of total cholesterol (TC) on coagulation and hemostatic systems could contribute to the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). We investigated this possible association using TC variability. From the Korean NHIS-HEALS database, 1,236,589 participants with health screenings between 2003 and 2008 were included. TC variability was assessed using various parameters, including the coefficient of variation (CV), standard deviation (SD), and variability independent of mean (VIM). Occurrence of VTE was established by identifying at least two medical claims with a diagnostic code including various types of VTE: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (I80.2-80.3), pulmonary embolism (PE) (I26, I26.0, I26.9), intraabdominal VTE (I81, I82, I82.2-82.3), and other VTE (I82.8-82.9). Throughout the study's median follow-up period of 12.4 years (interquartile range 12.2-12.6) years, TC levels were assessed a total of 5,702,800 times. VTE occurred in 11,769 (1.08%) patients (DVT (4,708 (0.43%)), PE (3,109 (0.29%)), intraabdominal VTE (5,215 (0.48%)), and other VTE (4,794, (0.44%)). As a result, there was gradual association was observed between higher TC variability and occurrence of VTE. Multivariable analysis showed that quartile of TC variability using CV showed a positive correlation with the occurrence of VTE (adjusted hazard ratio (the highest versus lowest quartile), 1.14, 95% confidence interval, 1.08-1.20, p < 0.001). This result remained consistent applying to SD and VIM. In addition, higher quartile of TC variability was consistently associated with the development of various types of VTE in subgroup analysis. Increased TC variability may be associated with increased VTE risk. This analysis highlights the importance of maintaining stable TC levels to prevent the development of VTE.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Metabolic Control in a Cohort of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease

The association between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and coeliac disease (CD) is well known. Metabolic control of thirty-seven patients aged between 1 and 18 years, with coexisting T1D and CD were evaluated. The control group includes 37 patients affected only by diabetes. All data relating to the metabolic control of all patients were acquired through examination of medical records and CMG reports available on dedicated online platforms. Glucose variability was expressed as Coefficient of Variation (CV) and Standard Deviation of blood glucose values (SD). The formula used for CV computation is: CV (%) = 100 × SD (daily glycemia)/Mean (daily glycemia). Patients with T1D and CD showed a significant reduction in rapid pre-prandial insulin. The same reduction was present if we consider only patients using CGM. In patients without CGM, there was no difference in the doses of basal, pre-prandial and total insulin. Indicators of metabolic control were overlapping between the two groups in patients who used CGM. On the contrary, diabetic and coeliac patients without CGM had increased levels of glycaemic variability indicators and HbA1c. Finally, the percentage of target glycaemic values and &gt;250 mg/dL glycaemic values were significantly decreased and increased, respectively in T1D and CD patients without CGM. With this study we wanted to demonstrate if CGM could improve metabolic control of patients with coexisting T1D and CD. Our data show a worse metabolic control in patients with T1D and CD who did not use CGM. Instead, patients who use CGM, regardless of the concomitant CD, manage to achieve the same glycaemic targets through an adjustment of titration of pre-prandial insulin doses.

The Moderating Effect of Burnout in Relationship Between Job Complexity and Psychological Detachment

Objective: this search aims to test the correlation between job complexity and psychological detachment then stats how the burnout can affect in this relationship and dose the burnout can contribute in development of this relationship. Theoretical framework: the research adopted some questions like how can psychological detachment can make the employee keeping away from work and isolates himself from work environment and how can the job complexity enhance this behavior for employee ,and how can the burnout increase the correlation between job complexity and psychological detachment ?, then trying to extraction some of recommendations may contributes in enhancing practicing and adopting these three variables (job complexity, psychological detachment and burnout) in a symbol of workers in center of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and from the importance of this search to research's society and searched symbol this search made main question (dos the burnout increase the correlation between job complexity and psychological detachment ?). Method: the analytical survey method has been used in achieving this search, and it has been adopted the mean, standard deviation and different coefficient to analysis the answers of symbol which was reached (215), to determine the level of relative importance to each variable in depending on different coefficient , then to test the relationship among these variables the search made three main hypotheses one of them was the hypothesis of moderating effect of burnout in correlation between the job complexity with psychological detachment. Results and conclusion: the search concluded that the relationship between the job complexity and psychological detachment doesn’t increase in existence of burnout. The most important recommendation was the necessity of work the organizations to create psychological healthy environment far from burnout and low stress to reach continuous positive communication of employees with their organizations.

Numerical simulation on adsorbent injection system for mercury removal from coal-fired flue gas

Optimizing the injection system significantly reduces the cost of adsorbent injection technology for mercury removal from coal-fired flue gas. In this work, the effects of three common injection system layouts, namely single-sided four-way pipe (SFP), quadtree (QT), and long to short (L-S), on adsorbent particle concentration, mercury concentration, and mercury removal efficiency were systematically investigated by simulation calculation. It shows adsorbent coverage, and particle concentration standard deviation coefficient at the initial injection satisfies SFP > QT > L-S. The number of nozzle and injection directions affect the distribution of adsorbent particle concentration. The apparent mercury removal occurs within 2 s after adsorbent injection. The SFP arrangement has the best average coverage rate of adsorbent (86.86%), average standard deviation coefficient (2.40), and mercury removal efficiency (60.12%). The coupling degree between particle concentration and flue gas mercury concentration field is essential in determining mercury removal performance.

Crosstalk suppression in CMOS terahertz detectors by using a mushroom-like AMC structure.

The suppression of the crosstalk in a CMOS THz detector is essential for enhancing the performance of detector arrays; however, it presents several technical challenges at the chip level. In this paper, a novel structure featuring a mushroom-like artificial magnetic conductor (M-AMC) is developed to suppress the crosstalk between CMOS THz detectors with on-chip antennas. Three-dimensional simulation results show that the M-AMC structure, which is designed by metal Al and doped-Si materials in the CMOS process, not only reduces the transmission coefficient of the electromagnetic wave between adjacent pixels but also enhances the electric field of the target pixels. A 0.65 THz detector array with a M-AMC structure based on the on-chip antenna was fabricated. Experimental results present that after implanting the M-AMC structure, the noise equivalent power (NEP) at the central frequency of pixels significantly decreases by 315.5%. Moreover, the distribution of NEP becomes more uniform, as evidenced by a reduction in the standard deviation coefficient of 26.3%. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the method in suppressing crosstalk and improving the responsivity of CMOS THz detectors, which can be used for high-performance THz detector arrays.

Using Competency-Based Video Material in Cookery and the Performance of the Grade 9 Students

This study aimed to promote competency-video-based material in teaching cookery as a new method of teaching and its impact on improving students' performance in TLE 9. This descriptive correlational research aims to determine the effectiveness of the video material among the seventy-eight (78) cookery students at Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School. The self-made questionnaire was used in this study and validated by experts in the field of cookery. The responses from the respondents were generated through a survey questionnaire. The result was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. The study revealed that the respondents were mostly 14 to 16 years of age. There were more female respondents. Most of the respondents have fathers and mothers that were employed. Most of the respondents have fathers and mothers who are high school graduates. Most of the respondent’s family monthly income ranges from Php 5,001.00- Php. 10, 000.00. The results indicate that most of the respondents were outstanding in their performance. The majority of students have an excellent level of performance, scoring above 90 in terms of written examination and practicum. Furthermore, it is clear from this observation that the respondents obtained good results in all of the given written tests and practicum, Moreover, the test of significant relationship revealed. There are significant relationships between the competency-based video material and students in terms of conceptual and technical skills.