Reasonable Adjustment Research Articles

Research and Implementation of an Automatic Reset Force of a Force Feedback Handle

Take the force feedback handle applied to the teleoperation of space robotic arm as a requirement. In order to improve users’ experience, we studied the automatic reset force of the handle. This paper proposes a springdamping model and applies it to the torque output of the motor to achieve a good reset of the handle, which is a new development of the application field of the automatic reset force model of the force feedback device. The experiment shows that the automatic reset force model has high accuracy when the handle returns to zero. In addition, through dynamic and reasonable adjustment of the stiffness coefficient and damping coefficient, it can meet the needs of different users for the automatic reset force of the force feedback handle.

Scheduling Extra Train Paths Into Cyclic Timetable Based on the Genetic Algorithm

In order to support the process of scheduling a hybrid cyclic timetable, this paper is devoted to inserting additional non-cyclic train paths into existing cyclic timetable. The adding train paths problem is an integration of timetable scheduling and rescheduling problem. The train dispatcher can not only modify the given timetable to manage the interruptions in existing operations, but also establish schedules for additional trains. A multi-objective model minimizing both the travel time of additional trains and the variation of existing trains is proposed in this paper. In addition, we consider both general constraints and some additional practical constraints, such as the overtaking priority constraint, reasonable adjustment of initial schedules and the scheduled connections. This problem is very difficult and must be solved in practice. A heuristic algorithm is introduced to find high-quality solutions for large-scale cases within reasonable computing time. Based on high-speed railway line in China, the case studies illustrate the methodology and compare the performance of trains. Numerical experiments indicate that the proposed solution approach to the adding train paths problem is promising.

Timing is key to providing modified assessments for students with specific learning difficulties.

IntroductionMedical students who are diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty (SpLD) will typically receive a reasonable adjustment within examinations in the form of modified assessment provision (MAP). This study investigated whether the timing of SpLD diagnosis and subsequent implementation of MAP has an impact on performance in applied medical knowledge multiple choice question (MCQ) assessments.MethodThe MCQ performance of 108 students diagnosed with SpLD who received a MAP was monitored and compared with 1960 students who received an unmodified assessment, over 5 years of a medical program. Students who received a SpLD diagnosis in the latter years of the program were identified as not receiving a MAP in assessments prior to diagnosis.ResultsDifferences were found between declaration and diagnosis, with 44.4% of students who declared and 48.1% who did not declare subsequently receiving a diagnosis. Students with SpLD who receive a MAP increase their applied medical knowledge assessment performance, although there is a delay of up to a year for this impact to reach significance.ConclusionEarly diagnosis of SpLD is necessary to ensure the intended benefit is received from MAP.

A multi-scale and multi-medium numerical model of a multi-fractured horizontal well in tight oil reservoir of daqing oil field

The macroscopic geological conditions and microscopic pore characteristics of tight oil reservoirs are always complex. A multi-medium and multi-scale numerical model which can best embody tight oil reservoir features for a multi–fractured horizontal well (MFHW) is hard to establish. Without a reasonable numerical model, the evaluation and adjustment of a MFHW in a tight oil reservoir are difficult to fulfil. Based on the experiment results, geological data and construction parameters of the Pu34 well area, this paper establishes a multi-scale and multi-medium numerical model of a MFHW, Well X, in Daqing Oil Field and simulates the development effect of Well X after refracturing measurement. The results show that three types of reservoirs and four kinds of pore media exist in the Pu 34 area. The history match shows the numerical model works well. By using this numerical model, the Well X, after re-fracturing, would perform better than without re-fracturing in the early stage of production period, and it also increases the cumulative oil production by 223t after production of 10 years. In economy regard, it has faster oil recovery rate which is helpful for company to recover the investment cost of this well.

Transversal vibration analysis of the upper span of nonlinear closed-loop track systems

In order to analyze the effect of track pre-tension on the transversal vibration of the upper track, a multibody dynamics model of a tracked vehicle needs to be established. In view of the complex structure of tracked vehicles, the computational efficiency of conventional methods cannot meet engineering design requirements. In this paper, the Riccati Transfer Matrix Method for nonlinear closed-loop multibody systems is proposed and applied to the modeling and simulation of tracked vehicle systems. It avoids the overall dynamic equations of the system and achieves efficient computation with a smaller matrix scale. By selecting accelerations and forces as elements of the state vectors instead of coordinates and forces, linearization is avoided. The track chain is cut in a revolute joint. Its effect on the closed-loop system is represented by a set of constraint equations and internal constraint forces. An improved Riccati transformation for closed-loop systems is proposed to connect the internal force and acceleration parts in the state vector with the system constraint internal forces. The track pre-tension can be adjusted by moving the position of the idler relative to the chassis. The root mean square of vertical acceleration of mid-span with respect to the chassis is selected to evaluate the transversal vibration of the upper track. Simulation of a tracked vehicle driving on different road conditions is carried out with different idler displacements. Finally, a reasonable adjustment strategy for the track tensioner is proposed corresponding to different running conditions.

Risks Analyses and Control Measures of Deep Peak Shaving for the 1000MW Ultra-Supercritical Unit

Influenced by economy, policy and other aspects, it is often necessary to carry out deep peak shaving at low load for large-capacity thermal power units in order to flexibly adapt to the power supply demand of power grid. Safety risks increases obviously in deep peak shaving operation, but it can be lowered to a minimum through reasonable operation adjustment to ensure the safe operation of units. Based on the operation experience, the potential safety risks of deep peak shaving for the 1000MW ultra-supercritical unit are analyzed, and the corresponding control measures are worked out.

Non-explosive mining and waste utilization for achieving green mining in underground hard rock mine in China

Abstract Innovations of mining technologies were proposed by beneficial utilizations of unfavorable factors such as high geostress, high geotemperature and high mining depth to achieve green mining as mining depth increases inevitably. Cuttability of deep hard rock was investigated by experimental and regressed analyses to find the reasonable stress adjustment method to improve non-explosive mechanized fragmentation for hard ore-rock. A non-explosive mechanized and intellectualized mining method was proposed to continuously and precisely exploit phosphate underground, which promoted the high-recovery, low-waste and high-efficiency exploitation of phosphate with recovery rate over 90%, dilution rate near 5% and cutting efficiency about 107.7 t/h. A circular economy model and the backfill system were proposed to conduct resource utilizations of solid waste, by which the utilization amount of waste increased year after year. In 2018, the utilization amounts of phosphogypsum, yellow phosphorus slag and waste rock increased to 1853.6×103 t/a, 291.1×103 t/a and 1493.8×103 t/a, respectively.

Removing disabling barriers in policing: Dyslexia and literacy difficulties in the police service

The aim of this article is to explore the impact of dyslexia, self-identified dyslexia and literacy difficulties on police officers/civilian employees. The study employs a social model approach which advocates that problems associated with dyslexia are not due to an impairment effect but can be attributed to a lack of reasonable adjustment due to disabling environmental barriers. The methodology applies a quantitative approach that analyses the impact that dyslexia/literacy difficulties have on policing. The authors suggest that with minor adjustments to working environments, police organisations can foster an inclusive rather than exclusive occupational environment.

Study on reasonable gas recovery rate and adjustment scheme of bottom water gas reservoir

During the exploitation of bottom water gas reservoirs, the gas wells have a serious impact on the development of gas reservoirs. Based on the systematic analysis of the production dynamics and water intrusion characteristics of the bottom water gas reservoir in the XS gas field, combined with seismic, geological, well logging, production testing and other data, a numerical simulation model was established to demonstrate the rational gas production rate after gas reservoir seeing water. Research on the mechanism of water control. The gas reservoir numerical simulation technology is used to determine the reasonable gas production speed of the gas well, which can alleviate the bottom water coning rate and prolong the waterless gas production period. Combined with measures such as drainage, water shutoff, and shut-in, the rational gas production rate and adjustment measures for the bottom water gas reservoir are formulated.

Prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas desde el diseño universal de aprendizaje y plan individual de ajuste razonable

La obligación de las instituciones educativas es impartir educación de calidad a todos los niños sin excepción y procurar porque cada uno desarrolle sus dimensiones y las competencias mínimas para desenvolverse en sociedad, por lo tanto, el mandato constitucional de inclusión, debe equipararse a los recursos que brinda el estado y a las didácticas del docente. Este artículo pretende recoger los conceptos y caracterizar las prácticas pedagógicas que circundan alrededor de la implementación del DUA (Diseño Universal de Aprendizaje) y los PIAR (Planes Integrados de Ajustes Razonables) en las aulas regulares, así como dar a conocer los imaginarios y las diferentes prácticas que utilizan algunos docentes en sus centros educativos. Con una metodología mixta utilizando rastreo en bases de datos, un cuestionario debidamente validado y aplicado a 30 docentes en 20 centros infantiles de Medellín y un grupo focal. Las conclusiones determinan los conceptos y prácticas propuestas por el DUA y la implementación de los PIAR; Los datos evidencian que el modelo de inclusión es apenas una experimentación de actividades individualizadas, poco se pone en práctica el DUA, y no se evidencia que se diseñen Planes Individuales de Ajuste Razonables –PIAR-. Para concluir se puede determinar que entre la Ley y su aplicación aún hay una brecha muy amplia, y que el docente en ejercicio poco se ocupa de cerrarla a pesar del mandato constitucional.

Effect of Geometry Configuration on the Merged Droplet Formation in a Double T-Junction

The merged droplets have great practical application value in protein synthesis and crystallization. In this paper, the effect of geometry configuration on the merged droplet formation in a double T-junction microchannel is studied by three-dimensional numerical simulation using the level-set method. There are three important parameters in the geometry configuration of the microchannel, namely angle between two phases (α), height-to-width ratio (Ʌ = H/wc), and intersection width ratio (Γ = wd/wc). In this study we found that a critical value of the two-phase angle is 60°. When the angle is 60°, the effective diameter of the merged droplet is the smallest and the generation frequency is the fastest under the same physical condition. We found that height-to-width ratio and intersection width ratio have a critical value of 1.0. When height-to-width ratio or intersection width ratio is 1.0, the shearing capacity of the continuous relative dispersed phase reaches a maximum, thus the droplet diameter is minimized and the frequency is the fastest. Therefore, reasonable adjustment of these three factors is an effective method to solve the problem of the high-throughput monodisperse merged droplet formation. This work lays a solid theoretical foundation for the merged droplets in practical applications.

Supporting Students With Communication Impairment in Australian Schools: Administering the Obligation to Make Reasonable Adjustment

AbstractIn this article, I address the problem that education support for students with communication impairment may be delivered in an inconsistent manner within schools, or school systems, exposing affected students to harm and affected schools to the risk of litigation. Analysis of relevant Australian disability discrimination legislation and related case law demonstrates that there is a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustment for students with communication impairment and that a fair and equitable system may be postulated to administer that obligation. The Australian Government has recently committed to a needs-based funding model for Australian schools but further work needs to be done to establish how resources that flow to schools under that model should best be applied. This article aims to provide some guidance to those who will make decisions within schools about the management of the sometimes scarce and often expensive support resources for students with communication impairment.

Effects of wellbore interference on concurrent gas production from multi-layered tight sands: A case study in eastern Ordos Basin, China

This paper presents a field-development case study of a tight gas sandstone reservoir in China. The gas production well JK1 in the Linxing-Shenfu Gasfield in Eastern Ordos Basin is concurrent producing from three separate layers, and experienced interlayer interference stage in which gas production dropped to 0 rapidly. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of interference between different layers on concurrent production, to explore a reasonable adjustment plan, and finally to enhance the productivity of well JK1. The production history of this well was analyzed and a three-dimensional geological model for it was constructed. The interlayer interference of pay zones and zones combination optimization were simulated for field application. The simulation results show that the interlayer interference is obvious when the three layers have commingled production, the fluids even flow backward to the Upper layer. When the Middle layer is produced with other layers, it is the main water production layer with less gas. The Lower layer has always been the main gas production layer with less water. The optimization results indicate that only the Lower formation produces separately, the gas production is the highest. The optimization of field operational practices was based on the introduction of numerical simulation results enabled a gas production increase from vanishingly low to almost 4500 m3/d in the following year. This study can provide an insight on interlayer interference and a good guidance for a production strategy on full field development.

IMPACT OF BANKING SUPERVISION ON LIQUIDITY RISK AND CREDIT RISK: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA

This study investigates the effect of banking supervision on liquidity risk and credit risk in Nigeria. This research aims to determine the extent to which liquidity and credit risk has on banking supervision as well as to investigate the interdependence of liquidity risk, credit risk and banking supervision on themselves. It is also imperative to state that a study of this nature provides an independent platform through which the regulators can appraise fundamental tools for supervision in a bid to make reasonable adjustment where necessary. This study deployed the unit root test, VAR (vector autoregressive model), the system equation for P-value, and the autocorrelation test for its analysis. The data used in this thesis is a time series data from the National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) from the year 2007 to 2017. The implication of this study will be of great benefit not only to the Nigerian banking industry and related institution but also to the public and the economy as a whole. The result (findings) showed that banking supervision does have an impact liquidity risk as “liquidity risk in both periods 1 and 2 have a positive coefficient of 0.042402 and 0.004716 respectively has a positive relationship with banking supervision”. This research found that banking supervision has a positive impact on credit risk in the Nigerian economy. But at certain time periods they will be initially negative, thereby taking some time to make impact in the economy, as this is based on policy lag, as “credit risk in period 1 has a coefficient of 1.65 and a coefficient of -5.73 at period 2 which means a positive relationship with banking supervision and a negative relationship with banking supervision respectively. My recommend is that financial institutions should adhere to the rules and regulations guiding the banking industry, as lack of adherence can lead to bankruptcy or losing the banking license, and the central bank should ensure proper enforcement of the banking laws set by the banking regulators and the banking supervisors should abide by the laws strictly devoid of corrupt practices.

Dyslexia and policing

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of officers/civilians with dyslexia serving in the police service in England and Wales. Although there has been a growing body of research which has analysed the experiences of offenders and victims with dyslexia, there have been few studies focusing on the experiences of police officers/civilians with this condition. This study employs the social model of disability to conceptualise the experiences of these police officers/civilians from a disability rights perspective.Design/methodology/approachThis applies a quantitative methodology to analyse data on disabling environments experienced by officers/civilians serving in a police service situated in the North of England. The paper collected data from 56 police employees previously diagnosed with dyslexia.FindingsThe findings reveal that a significant number of officers were reluctant to disclose that they had dyslexia to their police service. The choice to disclose was a key concern for officers/civilians, as this was directly linked to their experiences of stigmatisation, as well as the risk of their competences being questioned at work. The analysis presents evidence that, although officers/civilians have legal protections under the Equality Act 2010 (c15) in the UK, very few had experienced any form of “reasonable adjustment” in the workplace.Originality/valueDrawing on the social model of disability, the paper concludes that the police service must improve access to reasonable adjustment, for example, through the use of assistive technologies, to create a more inclusive and supportive working environment for their employees.

Comprehensive investigation of injection parameters effect on a turbocharged diesel engine based on detailed exergy analysis

In this study, the change rules and influence mechanism of injection pressure and timing on exergy terms at different working conditions are investigated based on a turbocharged diesel engine test platform, a multi-dimensional simulation model and subsequent theoretical calculation. To have a comprehensive analysis, the detail mechanism and distribution characteristic of exergy destruction were also studied at different injection parameters from the perspective of in-cylinder microscopic field. The results showing that first, adjusting injection pressure from 130 MPa to160 MPa, exergy efficiency and heat transfer exergy are positively correlated with injection pressure, while exhaust exergy and exergy destruction are negatively correlated with injection pressure, but the influence of injection pressure on heat transfer exergy and exergy destruction is relatively weak. Secondly, advancing injection timing from 1.7°CA BTDC to 6.7°CA BTDC, the exergy efficiency and heat transfer exergy increase significantly, while the exhaust exergy and exergy destruction decrease gradually, compared with injection pressure, injection timing has a greater impact on exergy terms. Third, variation of exergy terms occurs mainly in combustion process at different injection parameters. Fourth, the higher exergy destruction mainly concentrates in the region with equivalence ratio of 1–1.5 at different injection pressures, the EDR (exergy destruction rate) is proportional to HRR (heat release rate) in the same temperature range at different injection timing, the root influence causes of injection pressure and timing on exergy destruction are inhomogeneity of equivalent ratio and local temperature during combustion process, respectively. Finally, increasing exergy efficiency is accompanied by decrease of exergy destruction, reasonable adjustment of injection parameters of turbocharged diesel engine to enhance high-temperature and lean combustion characteristics during combustion process of in-cylinder mixture can effectively promote the exergy efficiency and restrain exergy destruction.

Unconscious bias and the medical model: How the social model may hold the key to transformative thinking about disability discrimination

This article seeks to gain access to a new way to engage with disability discrimination and the legal approaches to it by focusing on the two central models: the medical and social models. It discusses how the law has based the definition of disability on the medical model and suggests that this may strengthen some of the underlying factors that contribute to segregation and discrimination of disabled people. This article argues that the law should now switch focus to the social model, in an attempt to transform people’s attitudes towards disabled people and become a positive force to reduce discrimination. It makes reference to the reasonable adjustment duty contained in sections 20 and 21 Equality Act 2010, the Framework Directive and by way of comparison the American with Disabilities Act 1990. Relevant critical theories are integrated as a means to explore the conception and the hierarchy that exist between able-bodied individuals and disabled individuals.

Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Objectives: To study the therapeutic effect and complications of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis of DBS performed on 44 patients with Parkinson’s disease who had complications in the post-operation. Results: 1). A stimulation effect was observed in all PD patients during the operation, with the most obvious effect being relief of muscular tension, followed by improvement in tremor and bradykinesia. 2). The implantable pulse generator was activated from 3 days to 1 month after the implantation of the stimulation electrode, and then had an obvious effect. 3). Clinical follow-up was performed from 3 months to 2.5 years post-implantation. The symptoms assessed using the UPDRS score were significantly improved. 4). Two cases of cerebral hemorrhage and vesicular effusion were related to surgical methods. There were several cases of pneumonia in the postoperative fever and two cases of urinary system infection. One case of traverse fracture also occurred. Postoperative electrode exposure and local infection occurred in 1 case. There were 3 cases of lethargy, 2 cases of hallucinations. In the postoperative period, intelligence decreased further in 1 case. One patient had no obvious improvement in rigidity. 5). One case had difficulties in eye opening within 1 month. One case of PD had poor rigidity control. There was also decrease memory after stimulation in 2 cases. Conclusion: Proper selection of patients, appropriate DBS surgical methods and reasonable adjustment of stimulation parameters can effectively prevent and treat related complications.

The effect of conglomerations gradation on engineering properties of loess

Loess is a kind of common and important building materials in civil engineering. Particle size distribution has a significant effect on loess engineering properties and there are many studies in this filed. Due to the chemical cementation and the molecular attraction in the loess, the particles are usually gathered together and appear in the form of conglomerations. The conglomeration is much larger than the particle and easy to crush. The study on the influence of conglomeration gradation on the engineering properties of loess is relatively less and needs to be enriched. In view of this, the loess samples with different conglomeration gradations are prepared, and the compaction test, compression test and direct shear test are carried out. The test results show that the conglomeration gradation has a certain effect on the maximum dry density and shear strength of loess. But the effect on compression test is not significant. The better loess conglomeration gradation is, the better its engineering properties are. The engineering properties of loess with larger conglomerations are better than those with smaller conglomerations. The reason is related to the breakage of loess conglomerations after loading. The test samples are also observed by stereomicroscope, and the results of mesoscopic observation are consistent with the macroscopic phenomena. Therefore, reasonable adjustment of loess conglomeration gradation is beneficial to obtain better engineering properties.

AUTOMATIC STREET LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM USING WSN BASED ON VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ATMOSPHERIC CONDITION

Light Emitting Diode based street lighting system are becoming most common these days. But the limitation with this ordinary street light system is that it lacks of intelligent performance. It is necessary to automate the system, so that we conserve energy as well as to maximize the efficiency of the system. This paper presents a remote streetlight monitoring and controlling system based on LED and wireless sensor network. The system can be made set to run in automatic mode, which controls the streetlight. The control can make a reasonable adjustment according to the seasonal variation. This system also can run in controlled mode. This mode can take the initiative to control streetlights through PC monitor terminal. The street lamp system includes a time cut-out , and an automatic control pattern for even more electricity conserving, namely when vehicles pass by, the LED will turn on automatically, later it will turn off. Here automation of street light is done by light-dependent resistor. The system is developed with various sensors namely IR sensor for vehicles, PIR sensor for human movement detection and LDR sensor for sunlight detection. As the sensors detect the conditions, using wireless technology microcontrollers made variations in LED. As the system is made connected to Internet of Things. It helps to make automatic street light to visualize the real time updates of street light and notifying the changes occur. Also help to check the status of street light from anywhere to operate using IoT in case of any failure. As it helps to verify the energy consumption of the street light