Good Proportion Research Articles

Dissolution of Volcanic Ash in Alkaline Environment for Cold Consolidation of Inorganic Binders.

A systematic study on the dissolution in concentrated alkali of two volcanic ashes from Cameroon, denoted as DAR and VN, is presented here. One volcanic ash, DAR, was 2 wt% richer in Fe and Ca and 4 wt% lower in Si than the other, designated as VN. Such natural raw materials are complex mixtures of aluminosilicate minerals (kaersutite, plagioclase, magnetite, diopside, thenardite, forsterite, hematite, and goethite) with a good proportion of amorphous phase (52 and 74 wt% for DAR and VN, respectively), which is more reactive than the crystalline phase in alkaline environments. Dissolution in NaOH + sodium silicate solution is the first step in the geopolymerisation process, which, after hardening at room temperature, results in solid and resistant building blocks. According to XRD, the VN finer ash powders showed a higher reactivity of Al-bearing soluble amorphous phases, releasing Al cations in NaOH, as indicated by IPC-MS. In general, dissolution in a strong alkaline environment did not seem to be affected by the NaOH concentration, provided that it was kept higher than 8 M, or by the powder size, remaining below 75 µm, while it was affected by time. However, in the time range studied, 1-120 min, the maximum element release was reached at about 100 min, when an equilibrium was reached. The hardened alkali activated materials show a good reticulation, as indicated by the low weight loss in water (10 wt%) when a hardening temperature of 25 °C was assumed. The same advantage was found for of the room-temperature consolidated specimens' mechanical performance in terms of resistance to compression (4-6 MPa). The study of the alkaline dissolution of volcanic ash is, therefore, an interesting way of predicting and optimising the reactivity of the phases of which it is composed, especially the amorphous ones.

Practical Recommendations from the Gulf Region on the Therapeutic Use of Cladribine Tablets for the Management of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Impact of the Latest Real-World Evidence on Clinical Practice.

Cladribine tablets (CladT), like alemtuzumab, acts as an immune reconstitution therapy. However, CladT is administered orally (alemtuzumab is given by infusion) and without the potential for serious side effects that limit the therapeutic use of alemtuzumab in multiple sclerosis (MS). Treatment with CladT, given initially as short courses of treatment 1year apart, provides years of freedom from MS disease activity in responders to treatment. The appearance of mild or moderate MS disease activity after the initial 2years of treatment may prompt careful follow-up or a further course of CladT, depending on the nature of the activity and individual circumstances. The appearance of severe MS disease activity requires a switch to an alternative high-efficacy disease-modifying treatment (DMT). The accumulating data from CladT-treated people with MS in real-world studies, including those with follow-up durations extending for years beyond the initial treatment, have demonstrated long-term freedom from MS disease activity in a good proportion of patients. This clinical experience has also confirmed that treatment with CladT is generally safe and well tolerated. The best time to prescribe a high-efficacy DMT is the subject of debate, with evidence that earlier versus later use of such agents may provide more effective long-term protection from disability progression. High-efficacy DMTs have traditionally been reserved for use in people with MS and high disease activity on presentation or breakthrough disease on one or more DMTs, as per the current product labels. The latest evidence from real-world studies suggests that CladT is effective and safe in DMT-naïve patients, including those with shorter disease duration.

Knowledge, attitude and the associated factors regarding spectacle use among adults living in Debre Birhan Town, North Shewa, Ethiopia, 2023: a community-based, cross-sectional study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and the associated factors regarding spectacle use among adults living in Debre Birhan Town, North Shewa, Ethiopia.DesignA community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted...

Original theme: Problem of exclusive breastfeeding in the town of Kélo, province of Tandjile (Chad)

With the aim of evaluating the problem of breastfeeding (AME) exclusive of breast milk during the first 6 months of life, a prospective cross-sectional study was spread over a period of three months from May 10 to August 10. 2023. It involved 550 people, including 500 breastfeeding mothers of children aged 0 to 6 months and 50 health personnel. The study or investigation took place in five neighborhoods of the city of Kélo and in five urban health centers of the said city. The pre-established questionnaire sheets made it possible to collect the necessary data which were entered and analyzed using the SPSS version 25 software. The Pearson Chi-2 test was used at a threshold of 0.05 to investigate the relationship between the dependent variables and independent variables. he results showed that the average age of mothers is 32.50 and that of health personnel is 35.50. Married women number 474 or 94.8%, 49.40% are educated at the secondary level followed by 39.60% at the primary level. Almost all breastfeeding mothers are housewives, i.e. 65.80%. The proportions of mothers who practiced non-exclusive breastfeeding are 96.60% compared to 3.40% who practiced exclusive breastfeeding. Also a good proportion of mothers (26.40%) breastfed immediately after childbirth and the majority of these mothers breastfeed their children on demand (77.20%). Herbal tea and water were the main foods introduced into the infant's diet before the age of 6 months. Finally, our results showed that there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and factors such as the mother's profession, the place of delivery, the sex of the child, advice on AME, knowledge of the advantages of AME and the practice of AME immediately after delivery. Knowledge of the advantages of AME must be made more available to mothers in order to improve the health of newborns and even children.

Enhancing Women Education for a Sustainable Environmental Development

Women represent a good proportion of any society’s Population and they have been known to have contributed in very many ways to the development and betterment of the society of most nations, notably the developed nations. In Nigeria, Women are the Primary environment mangers, extractors and the users of environmental resource, so they have close affinity with the environment. The rural women relate with nature to provide the basis for their day-to-day struggle for survival. They have an essential role to play in the development of sustainable and ecological sound consumption, Production Patterns and approaches to natural resources management. This paper focuses on strategies that will aid women to better cope with maintaining the environment in their multi-faceted roles. It is the view of this paper that, urgent attention should be given to the education of women if true and Sustainable environmental development is to be achieved. Keywords: Women Education, Sustainable Environmental Development, Consumption. Production Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Ibhafidon-Momodu, G.O. (2024): Enhancing Women Education for a Sustainable Environmental Development Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 3. Pp 7-12 www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N3P12

Pedological Study under Cocoa Trees and its Implication on Production in Soubré, Southwest Region of Ivory Coast

Maintaining the fertility of cultivated soils in tropical countries such as Ivory Coast remains a major concern for producers because of crop failures. The aim of this study is to determine the soil characteristics of a cocoa plantation in the Soubré region (southwest of Ivory Coast: 6° - 7° N latitude and 5° - 7° W longitude), in order to improve production. In the centre of the plantation, a section of land (50 m × 50 m) was identified. Five soil pits were opened on this section of land, one at each corner and one in the centre. Soil samples were taken from each of the pits, in the 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm layers. Composite samples were then taken at these two depths for the analytical data. The pH, sum of exchangeable bases (S), cation exchange capacity (CEC), saturation rate of exchangeable bases (V), particle size fraction and organic matter content were measured and compared with threshold values known from the literature. The results show that pH (5.6 - 6.8) and assimilable phosphorus [P ass (130 - 350 ppm)] increase with depth and are in good proportion. Concentrations of potassium (K+ : 2.9 - 2.3 cmol/kg), calcium (Ca2+ : 29.1 - 47.2 cmol/kg) and magnesium (Mg2+ : 2.7 - 22 cmol/kg), as well as chemical properties (S : 35 - 73 cmol/kg, CEC : 48 - 80 cmol/kg and V : 73 - 90 %) are relatively good for cocoa production. However, organic matter (1.38%) and total nitrogen (N = 0.1 - 0.05%) are low. And high levels of clay (48%) and silt (23%) were noted from the first 20 cm depth. Spreading organic matter in the form of compost could therefore be recommended in order to correct the defective characteristics of the soils caused by the abundance of these two mineral particles: clay and silt, on the one hand, and deficiencies in nitrogen and organic matter, on the other.

Morphometric Traits and Body Indices to Assess the Type and Function of Native Ganjam Goats Reared on Different Flooring Systems in Coastal Odisha

A study was undertaken to assess the type and function of Ganjam goats native to coastal Odisha based on morphometric traits and their indices. Different flooring systems, viz. conventional earthen flooring (CEF), bamboo-slatted flooring (BSF) and plastic-slatted flooring (PSF) were applied for rearing the growing goats in multilocation trials involving 54 kids (~4 months age) of either sex in equal ratio. The goat kids were equally distributed i.e. eighteen in each group (6 animals × 3 locations) and reared on free range system followed by in-house sheltering at night after the browsing hours on these three floor types. The body weight (BW) and morphometric parameters like, body length (BL), withers height (WH), chest girth (CG), paunch girth (PG), rump height (RH) and their indices were assessed fortnightly. Kids reared on all the three floor-types exhibited age-dependent increase in BW and in all the morphometric parameters. There was improved performance (BW, BL, WH, CG) of kids on PSF compared to CEF, while the difference between BSF and PSF was non-significant. The functional indices characterized Ganjam goats as longiline with good proportionality, medium thoracic development, prolific and dual type. The correlation between BW and morphometric parameters exhibited highest for CG followed by WH, RH, BL and PG. The BW of Ganjam goats can suitably be predicted from CG, WH and RH with R2 value 0.914. The importance of morphometric parameters and their indices classify Ganjam goats as a promising dual-purpose breed and impetus to its performance is better achieved with improved shelter management involving plastic-slatted floor in coastal Odisha.

Phosphorus transformation and balancing under a long-term rice-rice cropping system in an inceptisol of India

Phosphatic fertilizers applied to soil, with time, alters into different insoluble soil phosphorus fractions. Since P fertilizers are expensive and raw material supplies are limited, it is essential to evaluate changes in phosphorus fractions and balance in soil in order to determine appropriate phosphorus fertilizer management strategies for sustainable yields. A long-term experiment (20 years) was conducted in an inceptisol with rice-rice cropping system. Soil samples were collected from six treated plots and one fallow; analyzed for phosphorus fractions using sequential extraction method. Phosphorus balance was computed. The results reveled that yield was 51.5, 112.0, 147.7 and 116.7% higher under 50% NPK, 100% NPK, 150% NPK and 100% NPK + FYM over control. Irrespective of the treatments, the abundance of the various fractions of phosphorus (P) in soil as follows: Organic P (32.4% of total P) > Calcium-P (27.76% of total P) > Mineral P (24.17% of total P) > Iron-P (6.65% of total P) > Aluminum-P (3.46% of total P) > Reductant soluble P (3.22% total P) > Occluded P (1.44% of total P) > Saloid P (0.89% total P). Phosphorus activation coefficient (%) was recorded higher under 150% NPK followed by 100% NPK + FYM > 100% NPK > 50% NPK > 100% N > control > Fallow. Hence, 100% NPK + FYM treatment has maintained phosphorus fractions in a good proportion and sustainable yields under rice-rice cropping system.

The role of cluster approach in the financial support for innovative development

Subject. The article addresses the system of financial support for innovative development based on the cluster approach. Objectives. The purpose is to develop methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of financial support for innovative development at the expense of public funds, using the cluster and correlation and regression analysis. Methods. The study applies the cluster and correlation and regression analysis, methods of horizontal and vertical analysis, method of grouping, and others. Results. I investigated the role and operating results of innovation clusters, the government programme aimed at innovative development, assessed the impact of program financing on indicators of economic and innovative development and the expediency of the cluster approach. I identified three clusters based on such factors as the proportion of organizations that carried out technological innovations and the proportion of innovative goods, works, and services in the total volume of shipped goods, performed works, and rendered services. I obtained a two-factor model of relationship between GRP and the volume of innovative products, and the number of researchers with an academic degree. Conclusions. The paper proved that using the cluster approach enables to approach positive results of State programmes and national projects implementation.

Soil Stabilization Using Rice Husk Ash and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

Abstract: Soil stabilization has become a major issue in construction engineering and the researches regarding the effectiveness of using industrial wastes are rapidly increasing. The present experimental work briefly describes the suitability of the locally available Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) to be used in the local construction industry in a way to minimize the amount of waste to be disposed to the environment causing environmental pollution. The common soil stabilization techniques are becoming costly day by day due to the rise of cost of the stabilizing agents like, cement, lime, etc. The cost of stabilization may be minimized by replacing a good proportion of stabilizing agent using RHA. It will minimize the environmental hazards also. Addition of rice husk ash and cement decreases the maximum dry density and increases the optimum moisture content.

Az információbiztonság időszerű kérdései a magyarországi kkv-k körében

Összefoglalás. A tanulmány célja az információbiztonság vizsgálata a magyarországi kis- és középvállalkozások (kkv-k) körében. Tanulmányunk aktualitását az adja, hogy az Európai Unió Bizottsága által évente kiadott Digitális Gazdaság és Társadalom Indexe szerint a magyarországi kkv-kat alacsony adat- és információbiztonsági szint jellemzi. Kutatásunk során egyaránt alkalmaztunk kvalitatív és kvantitatív módszereket. Az előbbinél dokumentumelemzéssel megvizsgáltuk, hogy a hazai szakirodalom milyen fontosabb információbiztonsági kihívásokat azonosít, illetve interjúk segítségével feltérképeztük a kkv-k információbiztonsági gyakorlatait és kihívásait, az utóbbinál pedig egy online, nagymintás kérdőív révén vizsgáltuk a szektor vezetőinek információbiztonsággal kapcsolatos véleményét, fejlettségét. Summary. The aim of the study is to examine information security among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hungary. The relevance of our study is that, according to the Digital Economy and Society Index published annually by the Commission of the European Union, Hungarian SMEs are characterised by a low level of data and information security. In our research, we used both qualitative and quantitative methods. In the former, we conducted a document analysis to identify the main information security challenges identified in the domestic literature and mapped the information security practices and challenges of SMEs through interviews, while in the latter, we used an online, large-scale questionnaire to investigate the views and development of the sector’s managers on information security. The findings of our study are based on the responses of 150 SME managers and 31 IT professionals working in the sector. We divided our questionnaire into six sections: demographics, business profile, device usage, digital habits, information security awareness survey based on the international HAIS-Q, information security awareness in daily practice. In the present research we deviated somewhat from the international model, firstly because we had to adapt the model to the domestic requirements and our research objectives, and secondly because this model was only a part of our questionnaire. During the research we have clearly identified the need to develop and implement practice-oriented training programmes that can help managers and IT professionals in the domestic SME sector to develop their information security awareness and even to make the transition to Industry 4.0. Based on the responses to the interview questions, it can be concluded that, overall, SME managers and their organisations are increasingly starting to build cybersecurity solutions and information security measures around their organisation. There is still a need to develop and share information security good practices that can reach SMEs, as there is a need for training and exchange of experiences, but not all companies are fully committed to the issue, so the actual need for action and organisation is ultimately lagging behind. A small proportion of the organisations surveyed have been victims of a cybersecurity incident and a good proportion of SME managers believe that until an incident has happened to an employee or the organisation, they will not learn from it. Basically, there is a growing demand for increased security and the use of security tools and education in information security, but this is evolving as a slow process and not as fast as the world around us is changing, so it is questionable when an information security explosion will occur that may radically change the tools and attitudes of organisations.

Smile aesthetics in Pakistani population: dentist preferences and perceptions of anterior teeth proportion and harmony

BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate dentist perceptions of attractive smiles in the Pakistani population, considering different dental proportions.MethodsMaxillary casts and digital images were used to create symmetrical representations of anterior teeth. dentists’ preferences for good and bad teeth proportions, width/height ratios, and various dental proportions (golden, recurring esthetic dental (RED), golden percentage, Preston, and local/observed) were assessed using one sample and paired t-test. The Chi-square test was used to determine the gender disparities and factors affecting smile attractiveness. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was taken as significant.ResultsThe RED proportion emerged as the preferred choice for normal-sized teeth, with specialists and general dentists favoring it over the golden proportion. For tall teeth, the golden proportion was predominantly preferred. The golden percentage received limited preference for aesthetic smile construction.ConclusionsThe smiles created using the principles of RED proportion were opted as the most attractive by local dentists. Factors such as tooth arrangement, color, and midline were highlighted as essential considerations in aesthetic smile construction.

Analysis of the evolution of trends in exchange rates and interest rates in the Iraqi economy for the period )2004-2020(

Every economy in the world is characterized by its adoption of a specific interest rate, as well as its own exchange rate, according to its capabilities and degree of development. Therefore, these two variables are the tool for linking the value of goods, assets, and wages in the local markets, and their counterparts in foreign markets, and through them many relationships arise. International, the most important of which is the possibility of directing and transferring capital to one country and not another, as these two variables (interest rate, exchange rate) have a direct role in international transactions. Through the interaction of the interest rate and the exchange rate, we have an economic relationship that has a direct impact on the flow of foreign investments between countries. Therefore, these concepts and their relationship to the overall economy and what are the most prominent factors affecting them will be discussed. The study sought to demonstrate the impact of these two variables on the Iraqi economy through the research objective. The research aims to describe and analyze the paths of interest rates and exchange rates during the period (2004 - 2020) in order to determine their behavior during the research period. The most prominent conclusions reached by the research were that the exchange rate is considered a measure of international competitiveness, which exerts a major influence on the local economy, as does the interest rate, as it reflects the economic position in general, and commercial position in particular, because it represents the linking tool through which prices are determined. The relative proportion of local goods to foreign goods. That is, it is the linking tool through which the purchasing power of the local currency is determined against other foreign currencies, as the local currency is considered a commodity, and the foreign currency is its monetary price. The research concluded with a set of recommendations, the most important of which was in order to encourage investment instead of the Iraqi investor’s tendency to invest in foreign currencies, work must be done to activate the interest rate in Iraq

A Statistical Analysis of Vietnamese High School English Test Score Data

This statistical study, perhaps the first of its kind in Vietnamese academia, has tried to understand the patterns in high school students’ pre-college national exam test scores which hold tremendous significance in students’ college or university admissions. English belongs to one of the three mandatory subjects (the other two being Mathematics and Literature) where students must be tested as part of their overall evaluation. However, since English is a foreign language for the learners, many high school students, especially those from rural areas, struggle to attain an acceptable level of proficiency. Meanwhile, a good proportion of students, particularly those in urban areas and with their own substantial financial resources, do attend extra tutorial classes to gain an edge in English proficiency. In this study we have analyzed the provincial mean and median test scores over a period of three years (2019, 2020 and 2021). It has been noted that a province’s aggregate performance depends heavily on - (i) the province’s per capita gross domestic product (PCGDP), which measures a province's economic prosperity; and (ii) the average number of students per high school (ANSHS) which indicates the overall competitive environment the students encounter which helps them sharpen their language proficiency.

Second line extracorporeal photopheresis for cortico-resistant acute and chronic GVHD after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation for hematological malignancies: Long-term results from a real-life study

Background & ObjectivesThe primary objective of this observational study was to perform an exhaustive description concerning patients receiving extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) as second line treatment after steroid resistance for either acute or chronic GVHD following allo-HCT, secondary objectives were to evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcomes. Study designA total of 106 patients were included, 65 (61%) males and 41 (39%) females with a median age at transplantation of 52 years (range: 20–67). ECP was initiated after transplantation either for acute GVHD [N = 25 (24%), 12 grade III and 13 grade IV] affecting skin alone (N = 5), gut alone (N = 12), gut and liver (N = 8), or chronic GVHD [N = 81 (76%), 15 (14%) limited and 66 (62%) extensive]. ResultsAmong the 25 patients treated for acute GHVD, 67% were responders and among the 81 patients with chronic GVHD, 78% were responders.Patients with acute GVHD had a median OS of 6 months with a survival probability at 2 years of 35% [95%CI: 14–56]. Patients with chronic GVHD had a median OS of 72 months with a survival probability at 2 years of 68% [95%CI: 56–78]. There was a significant difference in terms of survival for patients responding to ECP compared to non-responders in both acute and chronic GVHD forms. Acute GVHD grade III-IV, negatively impacted on OS (HR=7.77, 95%CI: 1.7–34), p = 0.007 and on disease relapse HR= 5.88, 95%CI: 1.7–20, p = 0.005. ConclusionWe demonstrated that ECP is an effective treatment for GVHD in a good proportion of patients with high overall response rate.

Placenta percreta in first trimester – A rarity and diagnostic dilemma

The diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in pregnancy is associated with severe maternal complications and is potentially life threatening. Moreover, PAS is difficult to diagnose in the first trimester, and the accuracy is low. A prenatal diagnosis is pivotal for planning an optimal management in PAS. A first trimester US(Ultrasound) can detect PAS in good proportion of cases, although the sensitivity is lower than a second or third trimester US. An early first trimester US can further help predict severity of PAS and its surgical outcome. As the management and diagnosis remains a challenge as far as PAS in early pregnancy is concerned, a high clinical suspicion especially in cases of previous uterine scar and bleeding following a surgical evacuation cannot be overemphasised. We report a case of Placenta Percreta in First Trimester, its rarity and diagnostic dilemma.

Vector-Based Realization of Area-Weight Proportional Multiplicatively Weighted Voronoi Diagrams With the ArcGIS Engine

In the geographical field, the studies have been on service areas using the Voronoi diagram and its derived models is extensive, but there is a lack of effective methods to achieve a good area-weight proportionality between generators and their exclusive regions. As a famous visualizing method, adaptive multiplicatively weighted Voronoi diagrams are able to achieve it, but are limited to displaying non-spatial data. The approach of the area-weight proportional multiplicatively weighted Voronoi diagram is proposed to solve these problems by allowing for spatial division with a point-fixed iteration approach and a vector-based multiplicatively weighted Voronoi diagram construction method from point features with spatial coordinates and references in GIS environments. It enables one to create a set of regions that is proportional to the weights of the generators. The method is successfully tested on a series of cases. The approach aims to establish a kind of spatial data model to represent demand and supply situations in real life.

Pengaruh Campuran Fasad Bangunan Arsitektur Eropa Dan Lokal Terhadap Tampilan Bangunan

The BJB Syariah Building is a Colonial Building with a European Architectural style, this building combine European and local elements, the façade of this building really reflects the European style. This research focuses on the mixture of local and European culture seen through buildings such as BJB Syariah Bandung which is the result of a combination of European and Indonesian architectural style. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research. Because this research uses a qualitative approach, the data results will be focused in the form of descriptive statements and do not review a hypothesis and do not correct variables. The result of his research is the composition of the façade that considers functional elements such as windows, doors, sun protection, and roof planes, as well as the emphasis on creating harmonious unity through good proportions, vertical and horizontal structures, rhythm of materials, colors, and decorative elements being the focal point.

Problems and Prospects of Small Tea Growers in Himachal Pradesh: A Study of Kangra and Mandi Districts

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia, which probably originated in the border hands of South Western China and Northern Myanmar. Tea has a stimulating effect in human primarily due to its caffeine content. Tea production in small holding has been growing worldwide. The contribution of small tea plantations has been growing significantly and currently shares a good proportion in the total tea production in the country. The small tea growers (STGS) are an alternative tea model of tea cultivation that fosters the growth of entrepreneurship and provides both direct and indirect employment. Emergence of small tea growers (STGs) has made the country self-reliant in the production of the beverage and to meet domestic requirements and exports. STGs have also helped local economic conditions and livelihood of the people in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The land holding of 96 percent of Small Tea Growers of Himachal Pradesh is less than 0.5 hectare. The average annual production of tea is around 10 lakh kg of which 4000kg tea is exported to the UK, Germany and France. Himachal Pradesh Small Tea Growers contribute 59.2 percent of the total production. The present study is an attempt to identify major problems and future prospects of small tea growers in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The study is descriptive and analytical in nature for which data have been collected through primary as well as secondary sources. The study found major problems faced by Small Tea Growers like, lack of subsidy, high cost of transportation, high labour rates, high labour turnover, lack of knowledge, high effect of climate changes, low quality of tea leaves etc. The study highlighted significant suggestions to overcome the major problems faced by Small Tea Growers and to improve the production of Small Tea Growers.

Ongoing EEG artifact correction using blind source separation

ObjectiveAnalysis of the electroencephalogram (EEG) for epileptic spike and seizure detection or brain-computer interfaces can be severely hampered by the presence of artifacts. The aim of this study is to describe and evaluate a fast automatic algorithm for ongoing correction of artifacts in continuous EEG recordings, which can be applied offline and online. MethodsThe automatic algorithm for ongoing correction of artifacts is based on fast blind source separation. It uses a sliding window technique with overlapping epochs and features in the spatial, temporal and frequency domain to detect and correct ocular, cardiac, muscle and powerline artifacts. ResultsThe approach was validated in an independent evaluation study on publicly available continuous EEG data with 2035 marked artifacts. Validation confirmed that 88% of the artifacts could be removed successfully (ocular: 81%, cardiac: 84%, muscle: 98%, powerline: 100%). It outperformed state-of-the-art algorithms both in terms of artifact reduction rates and computation time. ConclusionsFast ongoing artifact correction successfully removed a good proportion of artifacts, while preserving most of the EEG signals. SignificanceThe presented algorithm may be useful for ongoing correction of artifacts, e.g., in online systems for epileptic spike and seizure detection or brain-computer interfaces.