scholarly journals Preliminary Analysis of Material Degradation Processes in Half-Timbered Walls with Earth Infill in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 772
Author(s):  
Alicia Hueto Escobar ◽  
Camilla Mileto ◽  
Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares ◽  
Maria Diodato
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Surface Erosion ◽  
Material Damage ◽  
Material Degradation ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
Degradation Processes ◽  
Conservation Actions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Systematic Data Collection

This analysis of the material degradation processes most commonly found in half-timbered walls with earth infill in Spain is part of a much broader line of research aiming to analyze, catalogue and understand their constructive techniques, state of conservation, and transformation in order to propose conservation guidelines. Systematic data collection and statistical analysis of material damage for 268 half-timbered walls with earth infill have made it possible to identify the most common degradation processes. The effect of these processes on this type of technique, as well as the relationship between them and any possible conditions contributing to their frequency, were examined. Almost half of the sample studied presents some type of material degradation, most frequently surface erosion, while the presence of vegetation is the least common pathology. Any future decisions about the most suitable maintenance and conservation actions should be based on the conclusions reached here concerning the frequency and scope of these degradation phenomena.

U.S. Earthquake Policy Activity and Coverage

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 633-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott B. Miles ◽  
Brian Gouran
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
The United States ◽  
Guttman Scale ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
Data Collection Strategy ◽  
Basic Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderate Relationship ◽  
Systematic Data Collection

The goal of this study was to first develop a systematic data collection strategy to create and maintain a database of policies in the United States that promote seismic mitigation. With this database, indices were developed to facilitate understanding of the relationship between policy activity, policy coverage, and seismic risk, as well as to perform cross-state comparison. The most basic index is a count of the number of policies each state has adopted. An index was developed that directly accounts for the seismic risk of each state. A Guttman scale was developed to characterize states’ policy coverage, as well as the level of intensity represented by states’ policy activity. The relationship between policy coverage and seismic risk was also explored. For the most part, this study found a moderate relationship between seismic risk and policy activity, as well as a moderately strong relationship between risk and policy coverage.

scholarly journals “Space Science and Technology” journal: Statistics and Scientometrics for 1995–2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 94-103
Author(s):  
I.B. Vavilova ◽  
◽  
V.S. Zievako ◽  
L.K. Pakuliak ◽  
L.P. Potapovych ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Space Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Technology Journal ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship

The paper deals with statistical and scientometric analysis of articles published in the scientific and practical journal “Space Science and Technology” of the NAS of Ukraine for the period 1995–2020 (125 issues and 19 supplements). Statistical analysis is performed on the geography of distribution of institutions where the authors work; the number of articles by year of publication of the magazine and by headings. A preliminary analysis of the relationship between the number of articles on various topics of the journal and the development of relevant areas of space research in Ukraine and in the world is presented.

Meddling in the Ballot Box

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dov H. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Great Powers ◽  
Archival Research ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Election Results ◽  
Level Analysis ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Scholarly Attention

This book examines why partisan electoral interventions occur as well as their effects on the election results in countries in which the great powers intervened. A new dataset shows that the U.S. and the USSR/Russia have intervened in one out of every nine elections between 1946 and 2000 in other countries in order to help or hinder one of the candidates or parties; the Russian intervention in the 2016 U.S. elections is just the latest example. Nevertheless, electoral interventions receive scant scholarly attention. This book develops a new theoretical model to answer both questions. It argues that electoral interventions are usually “inside jobs,” occurring only if a significant domestic actor within the target wants it. Likewise, electoral interventions won’t happen unless the intervening country fears its interests are endangered by another significant party or candidate with very different and inflexible preferences. As for the effects it argues that such meddling usually gives a significant boost to the preferred side, with overt interventions being more effective than covert ones in this regard. However, unlike in later elections, electoral interventions in founding elections usually harm the aided side. A multi-method framework is used in order to study these questions, including in-depth archival research into six cases in which the U.S. seriously considered intervening, the statistical analysis of the aforementioned dataset (PEIG), and a micro-level analysis of election surveys from three intervention cases. It also includes a preliminary analysis of the Russian intervention in the 2016 U.S. elections and the cyber-future of such meddling in general.

scholarly journals BMI-1 Expression Heterogeneity in Endometriosis-Related and Non-Endometriotic Ovarian Carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 6082
Author(s):  
Ludmila Lozneanu ◽  
Raluca Anca Balan ◽  
Ioana Păvăleanu ◽  
Simona Eliza Giuşcă ◽  
Irina-Draga Căruntu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Ovarian Carcinoma ◽  
Clinicopathological Characteristics ◽  
Cell Phenotype ◽  
Epithelial Tumor ◽  
Normal Organ ◽  
Ovarian Carcinogenesis ◽  
Cellular Signaling Pathway ◽  
The Relationship

BMI-1 is a key component of stem cells, which are essential for normal organ development and cell phenotype maintenance. BMI-1 expression is deregulated in cancer, resulting in the alteration of chromatin and gene transcription repression. The cellular signaling pathway that governs BMI-1 action in the ovarian carcinogenesis sequences is incompletely deciphered. In this study, we set out to analyze the immunohistochemical (IHC) BMI-1 expression in two different groups: endometriosis-related ovarian carcinoma (EOC) and non-endometriotic ovarian carcinoma (NEOC), aiming to identify the differences in its tissue profile. Methods: BMI-1 IHC expression has been individually quantified in epithelial and in stromal components by using adapted scores systems. Statistical analysis was performed to analyze the relationship between BMI-1 epithelial and stromal profile in each group and between groups and its correlation with classical clinicopathological characteristics. Results: BMI-1 expression in epithelial tumor cells was mostly low or negative in the EOC group, and predominantly positive in the NEOC group. Moreover, the stromal BMI-1 expression was variable in the EOC group, whereas in the NEOC group, stromal BMI-1 expression was mainly strong. We noted statistically significant differences between the epithelial and stromal BMI-1 profiles in each group and between the two ovarian carcinoma (OC) groups. Conclusions: Our study provides solid evidence for a different BMI-1 expression in EOC and NEOC, corresponding to the differences in their etiopathogeny. The reported differences in the BMI-1 expression of EOC and NEOC need to be further validated in a larger and homogenous cohort of study.

scholarly journals Noni fruit’s water spot appearance on the second day of harvest: a trade-off between resistance and energy

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Wu ◽  
Danyan Hu ◽  
Qingfen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Transcriptome Data ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Kegg Pathways ◽  
Available Energy ◽  
Climacteric Fruit ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Background Noni (Morinda citrifolia Linn.) is a tropical tree that bears climacteric fruit. Previous observations and research have shown that the second day (2 d) after harvest is the most important demarcation point when the fruit has the same appearance as the freshly picked fruit (0 d); however, they are beginning to become water spot appearance. We performed a conjoint analysis of metabolome and transcriptome data for noni fruit of 0 d and 2 d to reveal what happened to the fruit at the molecular level. Genes and metabolites were annotated to KEGG pathways and the co-annotated KEGG pathways were used as a statistical analysis. Results We found 25 pathways that were significantly altered at both metabolic and transcriptional levels, including a total of 285 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 11 differential metabolites through an integrative analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics. The energy metabolism and pathways originating from phenylalanine were disturbed the most. The upregulated resistance metabolites and genes implied the increase of resistance and energy consumption in the postharvest noni fruit. Most genes involved in glycolysis were downregulated, further limiting the available energy. This lack of energy led noni fruit to water spot appearance, a prelude to softening. The metabolites and genes related to the resistance and energy interacted and restricted each other to keep noni fruit seemingly hard within two days after harvest, but actually the softening was already unstoppable. Conclusions This study provides a new insight into the relationship between the metabolites and genes of noni fruit, as well as a foundation for further clarification of the post-ripening mechanism in noni fruit.

Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1337-1349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atilla Damci ◽  
David Arditi ◽  
Gul Polat
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Team Leaders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Civil Engineers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between civil engineers’ demographics (e.g. age, marital status, education, work experience) and their personal values. The objective was to predict civil engineers’ personal values based on their demographics. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was administered to civil engineers to collect data on their demographics and their personal values. Statistical analysis was performed to verify whether a significant statistical relationship exists between civil engineers’ demographics and their personal values. Findings The most important and the least important personal values were identified for civil engineers. Statistical analysis indicated that civil engineers’ values do vary based on their demographics. Research limitations/implications The results of this study cannot be generalized, because individuals’ personal values and demographics are, by definition, local. Location and culture may affect the personal values of civil engineers. Practical implications Team leaders normally have access to information about the demographics of the engineers they employ; based on the results of this study, they should be able to predict their personal values, and to make more informed decisions when appointing them to particular positions on project teams. Originality/value The research presented in this paper, establishes for the first time, that a linkage exists between civil engineers’ personal values and their demographics, and makes it easier for team leaders to make assignment decisions.

scholarly journals Key Mortality Causes of the Great Bustard (Otis Tarda) in Central Hungary: An Analysis of Known Fatalities

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Csaba Vadász ◽  
Miklós Lóránt
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Great Bustard ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
Otis Tarda ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Breeding Attempt ◽  
Mortality Causes ◽  
Systematic Data Collection

Abstract In this study, we identified the key mortality causes of eggs, juveniles and adults of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) and quantified the relative importance of those, based on systematic data collection that have been carried out during the period between 2005 and 2014 at the Upper-Kiskunság region in Central Hungary. Rate of mortality regarding juveniles and adults was 39.71% caused by anthropogenic factors. Within the anthropogenic factors leading to mortality, collision was represented by 81.48% of fatalities, whereas mowing/hay making represented by 18.52%. Hay making/mowing was the factor leading to unsuccessful breeding attempt with the strongest negative effect on the breeding success of the investigated population of the Great Bustard, as it was represented by 50.96% of all known mortality cases. Chemical treatment had the factor with the second strongest effect, as it was represented by 12.33% of all known mortality cases. The rate of unsuccessful breeding (hatching) caused by particular activities (hay making/mowing, tillage, harvesting) varied between 68.42% and 75.00%. It was the disturbance by passers-by which led to the highest portion of unsuccessful breeding with 83.33% unsuccessful nests.

INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI MEDIA EDUKASI PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Ratna Sari Dyah ◽  
Lies Elina
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
Increasing Knowledge ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Oral Hygiene Behavior

Knowledge of how to maintain proper dental health will greatly affect the incidence of dental caries, brushing and rinsing teeth - gargling is one of the behaviors to maintain oral hygiene. behavior based on correct knowledge will last longer than behavior that is not based on knowledge, an effort to increase knowledge is through health education. Online media is one of the educational media to increase knowledge of dental and oral health. The type of research in this study is a comparative comparative analysis or "causal-comparative". Quota sampling technique sampling, the research location was conducted in SMA N 3 Bandar Lampung ..as many as 100 people. The research variable was the online media instagram in increasing knowledge of caries. Statistical analysis used the T-test to see the relationship between Instagram in increasing knowledge. The results showed instagram can that there was a role for online media education in increasing knowledge of cavities.

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