Transport Program Research Articles

A POINT OF VIEW ON FORMATIVE- EVALUATION OF PART- TIME STUDENTS IN CONSTANTA MARITIME UNIVERSITY- A CASE OF STUDY

Part- time education is very attractive for students and universities, due to its obvious benefits related with economic, mobility and friendly education environment aspects. In Constanta Maritime University, part- time education is available for marine engineering, electrical engineering and navigation and waterborne transport programs. According to the Romanian legislation, the evaluation of part- time students consists in two types of assessment: formative evaluation and final evaluation. The formative evaluation is carried on by the use of the university’ E- Platform, while the final evaluation is face to face type- exactly like the one of full- time students. In the case of study, it is described the formative evaluation of part- time students enrolled in Marine Engineering program, second year of study, in the case of students’ performance assessment in Thermodynamics 1 Course. There are enrolled 52 students, but only 25 attended the formative evaluation, despite of the fact that this evaluation has a percentage in the final grade. This paper describes the manner in which this evaluation took place. Also, where analysed the reasons for not attendance and mistakes in test solving. Where identified the ways in which students performance might be improved, for a better understanding of the curricula.

Policy-driven strategic transport planning for the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s transport sector strives for efficient and effective mobility solutions in terms of the quality and quantity of services provided. However, the modal share of public transport continues to decrease with increasing personal incomes, resulting in the deterioration in service quality of all transport systems in the Western Province. This occurs despite significant government investments in expressways and plans for rapid transit projects. The recent economic crisis in Sri Lanka and the consequent fuel crisis have forced the government to limit investment on transport projects that would be sustainable and bring maximum return on investment. Such selection requires careful consideration of appropriate transport policies and plans. Based on a critical review of existing transport policies and programs, this paper proposes selecting policy-based projects found to be best suited to the Western Province. Several proposals to improve the service quality in different transport modes through better regulation integration of IT and other modern technologies are discussed in terms of selecting policy parameters.

Impacts of North Carolina’s medicaid transformation on community transit systems: A qualitative analysis with policy implications

North Carolina began its Medicaid Transformation implementation process in July of 2021. The Transformation shifted responsibility for arranging non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for transportation-disadvantaged Medicaid beneficiaries from county Departments of Social Services (DSS) to private transportation brokers. Brokers also decide NEMT eligibility and select transportation service providers that best meet beneficiaries' transportation needs. Before this transition, county DSS offices relied on community transit organizations (CTOs) to coordinate NEMT and other human transportation services. This is a significant shift from North Carolina's coordinated transportation model, which emphasized coordinating medical and other trips using local transit providers. This paper examines how the Medicaid Transformation in the state has altered CTOs' ability to continue coordinating individual human service transportation programs. Findings from interviews and policy content analyses indicate that the Medicaid Transformation has negatively affected CTOs' ability to coordinate between individual human service transportation programs. Control of several mechanisms CTOs historically used to coordinate transportation programs has shifted to brokers, who are neither prepared nor intended to take on the coordination role. Since these programs serve various transportation-disadvantaged residents in the state, including those enrolled in Medicaid, obstacles that CTOs encounter while coordinating transportation affect these communities disproportionately. Several factors explain CTOs' diminished ability to coordinate transportation, including goals and policy misalignment between health and transportation state authorities, regional location disadvantages, and logistical constraints that emerged with the Transformation.

Manipulation of photoperiod induces fat storage, but not fat mobilization in the migratory songbird, Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird).

The annual cycle of migratory birds requires significant phenotypic remodeling. We sought to induce the migratory phenotype in Gray Catbirds by exposing them to a short-day light cycle. While adipose storage was stimulated, exceeding that typically seen in wild birds, other aspects of the migratory phenotype were unchanged. Of particular interest, the rate of lipid export from excised adipose tissue was nearly halved. This is in contrast to wild migratory birds in which lipid export rates are increased. These data suggest that exposure to an altered light cycle only activated the lipid storage program while inhibiting the lipid transport program. The factors governing lipid mobilization and transport remain to be elucidated.

POTENTIAL OF UKRAINE’S INLAND WATER TRANSPORT AS A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Topicality. In the contemporary landscape, inland waterway transport holds a significant position in the global movement of commodities. The potential for increasing the share of inland waterway transport in various modes of transportation is very significant. Compared to other modes of transport, which often face problems of congestion and capacity, inland waterway transport is reliable, energy efficient, and has high throughput. Developed countries are striving to promote and strengthen the competitiveness of inland waterways in the transport system and facilitate their integration into intermodal logistics chains. Based on this, the potential of inland waterway transport in Ukraine requires a comprehensive study and exploration of opportunities to improve it.Aim and tasks. To study the theoretical and methodological foundations for the development of river cargo transportation and develop recommendations for increasing the potential of inland waterway transport in Ukraine.Materials and Methods. The conceptual and methodological basis of the study is the fundamental provisions of leading foreign and domestic scientists and experts in the theory and practice of market development patterns and conditions of inland waterway transport. The information base of the study is the regulatory legal acts of Ukraine, the European Union, official publications of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, the State Service of Sea and River Transport of Ukraine, as well as the results of the author's own research. In the process of conducting the study, the following general scientific and special methods and approaches were applied: systemic and structural approach, comparative analysis, methods of statistical analysis, functional synthesis and economic and mathematical methods, as well as an analysis of the inland waterway transport sector of Ukraine with a graphical presentation of information using methods of economic and statistical analysis, detailing and comparison.Research results. The scientific and applied principles of determining the potential and competitive advantages of the inland waterway transport sector are studied, taking into account cargo flows, market structure and characteristics of its agents, factors that constrain the development of IWT on both the supply and demand sides, peculiarities of legal regulation, infrastructure characteristics and technical capabilities of economic entities in the studied sector, as well as the importance in ensuring the socio--economic recovery of Ukraine, which allows to identify and systematize the strengths and weaknesses of the sector. The article also forms an algorithm for strengthening the potential and competitive advantages of the inland waterway transport of Ukraine, which is based on the use of legal, regulatory, investment, cooperation, and information and communication tools.Conclusion. Inland waterway transport is more environmentally friendly, safer and more economical than any other mode of transportation. Today, Ukraine's inland waterways play a secondary role in the country's transportation system. To enhance the potential of Ukraine's inland waterway transport, it is necessary to: develop sectoral transport programs with a balanced distribution of cargo flows between modes of transport; create a favorable investment climate; actively introduce innovative technologies; create a competitive market for foreign and national agents in the field of inland waterway transportation, as well as favorable conditions for the development of multimodal transportation. These measures will contribute to strengthening the potential of Ukraine's inland waterway transport, especially in the postwar period.In order to support the Ukrainian economy and provide more diverse transportation and logistics opportunities, the development of inland waterways should be promoted. This will create a more efficient and sustainable logistics system with green transportation, which in turn will have a significant impact on the socio--economic development and environment of Ukraine.

Evaluation of a Team-Based Flight Risk Assessment Tool in Air Medical Transport

ObjectiveFatigue is common in emergency medical services (EMS) and is exacerbated in air medical transport. There is no gold standard for recognizing high-risk factors contributing to fatigue. Current survey instruments designed to assess fatigue in EMS have limited evidence supporting their reliability and validity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of a team-based flight risk assessment tool (FRAT) as an instrument to improve safety and patient care for air medical transport. MethodsThe FRAT factors professional experience, stressors, sleepiness, and work conditions at the beginning of each shift and generates a team-based score. The 1,919 FRAT scores from a single air/ground critical care transport program during 2021 were retrospectively analyzed against measurable operational outcomes and indicators of error, including first-pass intubation success, the presence of quality assurance flags on documentation, and the time spent on scene. ResultsThere were 281 occurrences of a FRAT score that warranted mitigation, and 259 reported mitigation strategies. There were no associations between FRAT score and intubation success, quality assurance flags, and scene time. ConclusionThe team-based FRAT score triggered a mitigation activity on 281 occasions in 2021. There were no associations between the FRAT score and specific quality measures examined.

Advanced Hypersonic Transportation Perspectives

High-speed transportation design concepts are examined for advanced civil aviation and space transportation applications. The design concept of transatmospheric vehicles, flying directly from earth to orbit, will enable launching and recovery of small telecommunication and remote sensing satellites, harvesting solar energy from space, and space tourism.Commonality of flight regimes in atmospheric flight, the similarity of fuels, propulsion technology, aerodynamic configuration design, and airframe structure materials used in these high-speed flight regimes for air and space transportation are discussed in detail.A single, Integrated Hypersonic Transport Programme, is recommended, based on small size, low risk, and low cost vehicles. A dual fuel, kerosene-hydrogen system meets the needs of such an Integrated Hypersonic Transportation Programme, with kerosene for take-off, powered landing and low speed ascent/descent flight. Hydrogen is used for high-speed cruise flight. India would greatly benefit by an Integrated Hypersonics Transportation Programme, with leading institutions like ISRO, NAL and ADA working together to jointly study, design and build a strong technology base for small, unmanned hypersonic flight demonstrators. This project could then lead on, safely and economically, to hypersonic Executive Jet aircraft, and small fully Reusable Trans-Atmospheric Vehicles for direct ascent of the hypersonic aerospacecraft to earth orbit.

Treating Specialty Patients on the Western Frontier

The Kite Flight specialty transport program provides neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric transports across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Supplementing local ground and air medical services in the region, Kite Flight has grown services by over 500% in under 3 years. Providing enhanced services to the patients in the region, through provider education and transport, our goal is to improve outcomes for our vulnerable patient populations.

Framework for the Design of a Small Transport Hub as an Interdisciplinary Challenge to Implement Sustainable Solutions

The numerous effects of climate change on the urban environment over the past decades have urged many planning professionals to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Higher education institutions (HEIs) bear particular responsibility for sustainability-aware designers able to implement specific measures in this field. This paper presents a typology of design solutions for urban contexts intended to implement Sustainable Development Goal 11, which refers to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, which can be included in university curricula. The study presents a comprehensive source base of possible interpretations of sustainability guidelines in architectural, landscape, and transport solution design and can be used to guide and assess projects in these fields. Solutions identified and analyzed were grouped into four dimensions related to sustainability aspects (accessibility, ecology, functionality, and identity). The framework proposed was developed based on the teaching experience of thesis design projects and practice-based workshop course projects featured in the curricula of first and second cycle Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Transport programs taught at the Cracow University of Technology, Poland. The projects were prepared as a part of workshop-based public consultations for a real-world project—the construction of a transport hub in Hrubieszów, Poland. The most complex implementation of various individual sustainable design solutions was linked to the interdisciplinarity of the design team and the broadest public participation spectrum.

From Bełchatów to Żory: Charting Poland's geography of fare-free public transport programmes

From Bełchatów to Żory: Charting Poland's geography of fare-free public transport programmes

Estimated Costs of Intervening in Health-Related Social Needs Detected in Primary Care

Health-related social needs are increasingly being screened for in primary care practices, but it remains unclear how much additional financing is required to address those needs to improve health outcomes. To estimate the cost of implementing evidence-based interventions to address social needs identified in primary care practices. A decision analytical microsimulation of patients seen in primary care practices, using data on social needs from the National Center for Health Statistics from 2015 through 2018 (N = 19 225) was conducted. Primary care practices were categorized as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), non-FQHC urban practices in high-poverty areas, non-FQHC rural practices in high-poverty areas, and practices in lower-poverty areas. Data analysis was performed from March 3 to December 16, 2022. Simulated evidence-based interventions of primary care-based screening and referral protocols, food assistance, housing programs, nonemergency medical transportation, and community-based care coordination. The primary outcome was per-person per-month cost of interventions. Intervention costs that have existing federally funded financing mechanisms (eg, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and costs without such an existing mechanism were tabulated. Of the population included in the analysis, the mean (SD) age was 34.4 (25.9) years, and 54.3% were female. Among people with food and housing needs, most were program eligible for federally funded programs, but had low enrollment (eg, due to inadequate program capacity), with 78.0% of people with housing needs being program eligible vs 24.0% enrolled, and 95.6% of people with food needs being program eligible vs 70.2% enrolled. Among those with transportation insecurity and care coordination needs, eligibility criteria limited enrollment (26.3% of those in need being program eligible for transportation programs, and 5.7% of those in need being program eligible for care coordination programs). The cost of providing evidence-based interventions for these 4 domains averaged $60 (95% CI, $55-$65) per member per month (including approximately $5 for screening and referral management in clinics), of which $27 (95% CI, $24-$31) (45.8%) was federally funded. While disproportionate funding was available to populations seen at FQHCs, populations seen at non-FQHC practices in high-poverty areas had larger funding gaps (intervention costs not borne by existing federal funding mechanisms). In this decision analytical microsimulation study, food and housing interventions were limited by low enrollment among eligible people, whereas transportation and care coordination interventions were more limited by narrow eligibility criteria. Screening and referral management in primary care was a small expenditure relative to the cost of interventions to address social needs, and just under half of the costs of interventions were covered by existing federal funding mechanisms. These findings suggest that many resources are necessary to address social needs that fall largely outside of existing federal financing mechanisms.

Safety of Nurse-Managed Inhaled Nitric Oxide During Critical Care Interfacility Transport.

Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is an advanced therapy typically managed by physicians and respiratory therapists in order to increase arterial oxygenation and decrease pulmonary arterial pressure. The Johns Hopkins Lifeline Critical Care Transportation Program (Lifeline) initiated a novel nurse-managed iNO protocol in order to optimize the oxygenation of critically ill patients during interfacility transport. This study was a retrospective chart review of adverse events associated with iNO initiation or continuation by Lifeline on patients transported from March 1, 2020, to August 1, 2022. Basic demographic data and adverse events were recorded. Recorded adverse events included hypotension defined as a mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 65 mm Hg, hypoxemia defined as a decrease of ≥ 10% arterial oxygenation saturation measured by pulse oximetry, new bradycardia or tachyarrhythmia, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels greater than 1.0 ppm, methemoglobinemia, and cardiac arrest. Fifteen patients were diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection, of which one also had pulmonary emboli, 2 had bacterial pneumonia, 1 suffered cardiogenic shock from occlusive myocardial infarction and were on VA-ECMO, and 2 had significant thoracic trauma resulting in pulmonary contusions and hemopneumothorax. iNO was continued on 10 patients and initiated on 8 patients, 2 of whom were transitioned from inhaled epoprostenol. Hypotension occurred in 3 (16.7%) patients and one (5.56%) of the hypotensive patients subsequently went on to experience new atrial fibrillation with vasopressor titration. No patients developed worsening hypoxemia, elevated NO2 levels, methemoglobinemia, or suffered cardiac arrest. All 3 patients who experienced hypotension were already on vasopressor support and the hypotension resolved with medication titration. This study shows that iNO administration can be safely managed by appropriately trained nurses.

Study on properties of boron bearing blast furnace slag composite as shielding material for D-T neutron generator

Recovery of boron bearing blast furnace slag (B3FS) as a highly cost-effective radiation shielding material can reduce radiation hazards and protect the environment. Four different shielding configurations based on the Monte Carlo Particle Transport Program (MCNP) has been established to calculate the percentage for neutron shielding, radiation dose and neutron flux to evaluate the shielding properties of B3FS composites for Deuterium-Tritium (D-T) neutron. The properties of the B3FS composite are compared with common commercial shielding materials, include boron carbide (B4C), barite concrete, boron containing polyethylene (BPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), ordinary concrete, Portland concrete and lead. The results indicated that the B3FS composite has a high neutron shielding property, which is close to that of B4C, BPE, HDPE and some kinds of concrete under shielding plate configuration. The neutron shielding properties of the composite are similar to those of BPE and HDPE, and are better than other shielding materials under shielding material wrapping device configuration. Based on the results, B3FS composite can be used as a new type of neutron shielding material with excellent neutron shielding performance and environmental protection.

Development of a national out-of-hospital transfusion protocol: a modified RAND Delphi study.

Early resuscitation with blood components or products is emerging as best practice in selected patients with trauma and medical patients; as a result, out-of-hospital transfusion (OHT) programs are being developed based on limited and often conflicting evidence. This study aimed to provide guidance to Canadian critical care transport organizations on the development of OHT protocols. The study period was July 2021 to June 2022. We used a modified RAND Delphi process to achieve consensus on statements created by the study team guiding various aspects of OHT in the context of critical care transport. Purposive sampling ensured representative distribution of participants in regard to geography and relevant clinical specialties. We conducted 2 written survey Delphi rounds, followed by a virtual panel discussion (round 3). Consensus was defined as a median score of at least 6 on a Likert scale ranging from 1 ("Definitely should not include") to 7 ("Definitely should include"). Statements that did not achieve consensus in the first 2 rounds were discussed and voted on during the panel discussion. Seventeen subject experts participated in the study, all of whom completed the 3 Delphi rounds. After the study process was completed, a total of 39 statements were agreed on, covering the following domains: general oversight and clinical governance, storage and transport of blood components and products, initiation of OHT, types of blood components and products, delivery and monitoring of OHT, indications for and use of hemostatic adjuncts, and resuscitation targets of OHT. This expert consensus document provides guidance on OHT best practices. The consensus statements should support efficient and safe OHT in national and international critical care transport programs.

Breaking the commute barrier: How women in Jabodetabek overcome daily challenges on commuting for work

Ensuring safe and convenient transportation is vital for promoting gender equality. Unfortunately, women in Jabodetabek, Indonesia, frequently express insecurity in public transport due to harassment and violence, particularly in crowded buses and trains. This is a critical issue since secure and reliable transportation enables women to engage fully in education, employment, and daily activities. To better understand women's experiences with public transportation in Jabodetabek, a study was conducted using a case study method. Six women commuters who used public transportation to travel within and between Jabodetabek were recruited based on their willingness to share their experiences and the diversity of their routes. The study used qualitative research methods to collect data, including in-depth interviews and observations of informants' commutes. The study discovered that women in Jabodetabek consider safety concerns and social norms crucial when deciding their transportation mode and route. Women's route choices are influenced by the presence of other women, well-lit areas, and visible security personnel, which contribute to their perceived safety and comfort. Gender plays a significant role in shaping these decisions. The implications of these findings are significant for transportation policy and planning in Jabodetabek. The research underscores the need to develop gender-responsive transportation policies and programs that address women commuters' unique challenges and needs. For example, transportation planners can take steps to increase security personnel presence and improve lighting in areas frequented by women. Moreover, providing women-only transportation options can enhance the safety and comfort of women during their travel. The present research is distinguished by its investigation of women's route choices and the multifaceted factors that shape their decision-making process. In addition, this research represents a gap in the existing literature that has yet to be extensively examined, thereby rendering this study a distinctive and valuable contribution to the field.

The 2022 Certified Flight Registered Nurse Pulse Survey

ObjectiveThe Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) credential independently validates a registered nurse's advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in the unique specialty of flight nursing. Introduced in 1993 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in July 2023, the CFRN is held by over 5,500 registered nurses. The purpose of the 2022 CFRN pulse survey was to better understand the ways CFRN-certified registered nurses value this national flight nursing specialty credential. The CFRN survey is a companion to the 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse pulse survey, which focused on the Certified Transport Registered Nurse critical care ground transport nursing credential. MethodsThe Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing e-mailed individuals in its database of CFRN credential holders and asked them to respond to a 14-question online survey between October 17, 2022, and November 8, 2022. Participation in the survey was voluntary. Of the 5,275 verified CFRN holders who received the survey, 992 responded, for a response rate of 18.8%. The survey instrument included discrete field and open-ended questions. Data were deidentified for analysis, and institutional review board exemption was received. Counts and percentages were reported, and descriptive statistics were used. ResultsThe highest percentage of flight nurses who responded have more than 10 years of experience in flight nursing (35.3%) and are employed by a stand-alone transport program (42.7%). Flight nurses reported they spent a mean of 70% of their work hours transporting via rotor wing aircraft, with a predominantly adult patient population. The top perceived benefits of being a CFRN-certified nurse were a sense of accomplishment and pride (90.7%) followed by flight physiology knowledge (85.4%), flight nursing clinical knowledge (83.4%), and confidence as a flight nurse (80.6%). ConclusionThe 2022 CFRN pulse survey identified current CFRN demographics, practice environments including transport percentage by mode and patient population types, and perceived benefits of the CFRN credential. The findings suggest CFRNs are very experienced, provide care for patients across the age continuum, and perceive multiple intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of CFRN certification, all of which are essential to safe, evidence-based advanced nursing practice in the unique, complex, autonomous, and dynamic flight environment.

The Influence of Organizational Culture and Organizational Commitment towards Organizational Performance of the Military Sealift Command in Developing the National Sea Transportation Mediated by Dynamic Capability

The main objective of this study is to analyze organizational culture and organizational commitment to the organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command in fostering the potential of national sea transportation mediated by dynamic capability. The research was carried out on warships in the Military Sealift Command’s fleet, the object of research comes from the Staff Officers of the Military Sealift Command’s Command Headquarters’ staff officers, officers and the crew of the Indonesian Warships in the Military Sealift Command’s fleet, totaling to 252 subjects. The data obtained is analyzed using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with SPSS version 22.0 and Smart PLS version 3. The findings of this study show that the direct organizational culture, organizational commitment, dynamic capability demonstrates that hypotheses affect the Organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command. The results of the study also demonstrate that there is an influence of the organizational culture and organizational commitment affect towards dynamic capability. While the results of the indirect hypothesis also have an effect, namely organizational culture and organizational commitment towards organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command which is mediated by dynamic capability. The results of this research can be implemented especially in organizational culture so that it can contribute to social change by creating more growth opportunities resulting, thereby providing assistance to society. It is necessary to have an organizational culture that has been implemented at the Military Sealift Command in its capacity as the sole supervisor of national sea transportation, applied to the national civilian fleet. In its service, the Military Sealift Command will always be ready to support the logistics transportation program to distribute government or private assistance to all corners of the country. So far, the distribution of disaster logistical assistance or other assistance from the central government or the private sector to those in need in the country has barely involved the national civilian fleet.

Back to Public Transport National Movement; Light Rail Transit Accessibility in Palembang

The launch of the National Movement Back to Public Transportation program in South Sumatra by the Ministry of Transportation is intended as the pilot project for urban community in Indonesia to daily use the public transportation services. The pilot project is using Palembang Light Rail Transit to reduce congestion and air pollution from motor vehicles. The easy accessibility of public transportation in big cities for the public is the main focus of this national movement. This research used qualitative method by analyzing the literature review of previous researches. The result shows that the implementation of the National Movement Back to Public Transportation program needs to pay attention to some factors as safety, comfort, and reliability of the public transportation as the mass transportation. Those factors could impact on increasing the passengers of Palembang Light Rail Transit per day. Cooperation and support between the central government, the local governments, and the Indonesian Railway companies are needed to improve public transportation services, develop Light Rail Transit accessibility, and mobilize the people to use and preserve the LRT.

The solubility of oxygen in water and saline solutions

Oxygen is one of the key reaction partners for many redox reactions also in the context of nuclear waste disposal. Its solubility influences radionuclides’ behavior, corrosion processes and even microbial activity. Therefore, a reliable calculation of the solubility of molecular oxygen in aqueous solutions is relevant for any safety assessment. Available geochemical speciation and reactive transport programs handle these data very differently. In some codes, the hypothetical equilibrium between dissolved oxygen and water is used to balance redox reactions. Equilibrium constants are given in “temperature grids” for up to 573.15 K. In other cases, temperature functions for the solubility of gaseous oxygen in water are given, without any reference to a valid temperature range. These settings become even more complicated when used in the context of modeling equilibria in high-saline solutions applying the Pitzer formalism. This raised the question about the experimental foundation of equilibrium constants given in such data files and their validity for the solubility of molecular oxygen in saline solutions. For this article, a thorough literature review was conducted with respect to the solubility of molecular oxygen in pure water and saline solutions. From these primary experimental O2 solubility data a temperature-dependent Henry’s law function as well as temperature-dependent binary and ternary Pitzer ion-interaction coefficients were derived. An internally consistent set of thermodynamic data for dissolved oxygen is presented, along with statements about its validity in terms of temperature and, as far as Pitzer interaction coefficients are concerned, of solution composition. This self-consistent activity-fugacity model containing thermodynamic data, Henry’s law temperature equation, and Pitzer interaction coefficients is capable of providing a more accurate description of redox transformations, allowing a reduction of conservatism in safety assessment calculations, not only in the context of a nuclear repository. The model reproduces well the reliable experimental data available, and is capable to predict the oxygen solubility in complex solution media. The temperature functions used to describe Henry’s constant and the Pitzer interaction coefficients are consistent with the implementation in commonly used geochemical computational programs, allowing direct use without further modification.

(123) Rapid ECMO Deployment Team: Outcomes Associated with an Emerging Inter-Facility Transport Program

(123) Rapid ECMO Deployment Team: Outcomes Associated with an Emerging Inter-Facility Transport Program