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2022 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 255-267
Author(s):  
Di Nardo Mario ◽  
Borowsky Piotr ◽  
Maryam Gallab ◽  
Murino Teresa ◽  
Yu Haoxuan

Industrial engineering achieved rapid growth in providing safety measurements in all industries, following different safety policies to prevent faults in sectors. Industrial safety is an essential feature to give an accident-free environment. The safety policies and measurements encourage the industrial people to work in different perilous conditions. Industries prepare their safety policy and safety manual to identify various faults and risks. It is necessary to create awareness in industrial working members, and industries maintain special departments for safety. The safety guidelines prevent occupational injuries and accidents. The safety rules and regulations reduce the waste of human and other resources in industries. The study evaluates safety models used in industry to identify issues involved in the selection, implementation, and evaluation. This research provides insight into the overall process for industrial safety and, most essential, overviews on the methodology. Predicting industrial faults and risks emphasized the industrial engineering process and used machine learning algorithms for classifications. Many issues and challenges discussed industrial safety and provided novel innovation ideas for researchers.


2022 ◽  
pp. 2103764
Author(s):  
Junliang Chen ◽  
Jing Wu ◽  
Peter C. Sherrell ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Huaping Wang ◽  
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2021 ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Ya. DEMUS

Under the influence of global processes of humanization, modern Ukrainian society is changing its attitude towards people with disabilities. These changes can be seen as overcoming social and educational barriers.One of these barriers is the traditional division of education into general secondary and special (correctional), which are represented by segregation institutions. But the modern approach to the development of education breaks down this barrier.Integration processes into the European community determine the urgency of the problem of inclusive education. It is primarily due to the fact that the number of children in need of remedial education is growing steadily. The emergence of the ideology of inclusive education is due to the need to improve the system of organization of children’s education. This improvement is to create a single educational space for each child.The term “inclusion” differs from the terms “integration” and “segregation”. With inclusion, all stakeholders must be actively involved to achieve the desired result. Recognizing the value of inclusive education, it is necessary to take into account certain factors that hinder the implementation of the ideas of inclusive education. We believe that this is primarily not a tolerant attitude of the population to children with disabilities, psychological unwillingness to accept these children as full members of society. But despite the emerging disputes and disagreements, the system of inclusive education is an effective mechanism for the development of an inclusive society. This is the key to inclusive education. Rejecting all misunderstandings, we can say that inclusive education is education for all, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, linguistic or other characteristics. It gives the opportunity to join the general process of learning and education (development and socialization), which then allows an adult to become an equal member of society. In general, an inclusive form of education and upbringing is a long-term strategy.The development of inclusive education in Ukraine requires the creation of a barrier-free environment that includes physical and psychological components. Special work with the use of additional education resources on the organization of interaction of children with and without disabilities, aimed at harmonizing children’s relationships; creating an atmosphere of emotional comfort and mutual acceptance. By changing society’s attitude towards children with disabilities, the process of integrating such children into secondary schools will gain popularity and become successful. A well-organized inclusive education will help parents of children to look at the phenomenon of integration in a new way and provide evidence that children with disabilities will not only not harm their children to full development, but will also provide additional opportunities.


Author(s):  
Wei-Chih Lien ◽  
Wei-Ming Wang ◽  
Hui-Min David Wang ◽  
Feng-Huei Lin ◽  
Fen-Zhi Yao

Environmental factors are crucial determinants of disability in schizophrenic patients. Using data from the 2014–2018 Certification of Disability and Care Needs dataset, we identified 3882 adult patients (46.78% females; age, 51.01 ± 13.9 years) with schizophrenia. We found that patients with severe schizophrenia had lower capacity and performance than those with moderate schizophrenia. The chances of having an access barrier to environmental chapter 1 (e1) products and technology in moderate schizophrenic patients and in severe schizophrenic patients were 29.5% and 37.8%, respectively. Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that the performance score was related to accessibility barriers in the categories described in e1, with adequate fitness of models in category e110 for personal consumption, e115 for personal usage in daily living activities, and e120 for personal outdoor and indoor mobility and transportation. Furthermore, the capacity-performance discrepancy was higher in moderate schizophrenic patients with accessibility barriers in the e110, e115, and e120 categories than that in moderate schizophrenic patients without accessibility barriers. However, severe schizophrenic patients with category e120 accessibility barriers were prone to a lower discrepancy, with institutional care a potentially decreasing factor. In conclusion, providing an e1 barrier-free environment is necessary for patients with schizophrenia to decrease their disability.


Abstract The dynamic structure of a small trade-wind Cu is analyzed using a novel approach. Cu developing in a shear-free environment was simulated by 10 m-resolution LES model with spectral bin microphysics. The aim is to clarify the dynamical nature of cloud updraft zone (CUZ) including entrainment and mixing in growing Cu. The validity of concept stating that a cloud at developing state can be represented by a parcel or a jet is tested. To investigate dynamical entrainment in CUZ performed by motions with scales larger than the turbulence scales, the modeled fields of air velocity were filtered by wavelet filter which separated convective motions from turbulent ones. Two types of objects in developing cloud were investigated: small volume ascending at maximal velocity (point parcel) and CUZ. It was found that the point parcel representing the upper part of cloud core is adiabatic. The motion of the air in this parcel ascending from cloud base determines cloud top height. The top hat (i.e., averaged) values of updraft velocity and adiabatic fraction in CUZ are substantially lower than those in the point parcel. Evaluation of the terms in the dynamical equation typically used in 1D cloud parcel models show that this equation can be applied for calculation of vertical velocities at the developing stage of small Cu, at least up to the heights of the inversion layer. Dynamically, the CUZ of developing cloud resembles the starting plume with the tail of non-stationary jet. Both the top hat vertical velocity and buoyancy acceleration linearly increase with the height, at least up to the inversion layer. An important finding is that lateral entrainment of convective (non-turbulent) nature has a little effect on the top hat CUZ velocity and cannot explain the vertical changes of conservative variables qt and θl. In contrast, entrained air lifting inside CUZ substantially decreases top hat liquid water content and its adiabatic fraction. Possible reasons of these effects are discussed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Götz ◽  
Alexander Yakushev ◽  
Stefan Götz ◽  
Antonio Di Nitto ◽  
Christoph E. Düllmann ◽  
...  

Abstract In 2014 the first synthesis of a transactinide carbonyl complex – seaborgium hexacarbonyl – was reported. This was achieved in gas-phase chemical experiments in a beam-free environment behind the recoil separator GARIS. Extending this work to heavier elements requires more efficient techniques to synthesize carbonyl complexes as production rates of transactinide elements drop with increasing atomic number. A novel approach was thus conceived, which retains the benefit of a beam-free environment but avoids the physical preseparation step. The latter reduces the yields for products of asymmetric reactions such as those used for the synthesis of suitable isotopes of Sg, Bh, Hs and Mt. For this a series of experiments with accelerator-produced radioisotopes of the lighter homologues W, Re and Os was carried out at the tandem accelerator of JAEA Tokai, Japan. A newly developed double-chamber system, which allows for a decoupled recoil ion thermalization and chemical complex formation, was used, which avoids the low-efficiency physical preseparation step. Here, we demonstrate the feasibility of this newly developed method using accelerator-produced short-lived radioisotopes of the 5d homologues of the early transactinides.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majeed Hameed Taher ◽  
Namariq Abdulkareem Muhsen ◽  
Luma Majid Hameed

Purpose This study aims to measure the basic foundations of organizational health in the General Company for Food Products and to indicate the extent of its presence or not within the company under investigation. Design/methodology/approach This research was completed using a descriptive and analytical approach using a sample of 97 employees from the General Company for Petroleum Products. Calculating the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and confirmatory factor analysis are all part of the data processing process. Findings The basic components of organization health are present in the General Company for Petroleum Products, but they have not reached high levels to be called regulatory health. Originality/value The findings of this study can provide important information about the impact of basic organizational health components on the general level of companies, particularly the General Company for Oil Products and its prominent role in its leadership in strengthening the organizational climate with a healthy, pressure-free environment that contributes to raising employee and organizational performance levels.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Kumar Dash ◽  
Dileep Chandran Nair ◽  
Srinivas Potluri

Abstract For drilling contractors, the moment of truth is the operations at the site. If the technician at the site encounters a problem he can't solve, then everything stops. The team has to wait for a subject matter expert (SME) to arrive at the site to diagnose rectify the problem. Such process of SME mobilization and till that time Non-Productive Time (NPT) results in loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hence the key challenge is converting the Sparse to Adequate availability of Right Knowledge at Right Time at Right Place, for the support of technicians. This paper is focused on the approach of moving from Hand Held devices to Hands-Free environment at sites and connecting local/global support to site support systems, to reduce cost, improve HSE and enhance operational performance. The augmented reality technology-enabled, smart glass laced headsets are rugged, zone 1 certified, and are voice-operated which are better than smart tablets which were considered during Technology Qualification Process. Evaluation criteria were: 1. Availability and follow up of the digital work instruction while operating. Moreover, not missing a single step of work instruction while inspection or maintenance continues was noted carefully. 2. Reduced travel/accommodation cost : Normally at the time of shutdown, the rig crew contacts subject matter experts (SME) and (at times) in turn the SME contacts the OEM support team to mobilize service engineers globally. 3. Response time improvement-Availability of support by SME right at the time of need results from better response time to diagnose and fix the issue at hand. Call logging till final resolution process improvement is considered an important metric. Travel restrictions imposed by Covid-19, are also being addressed through the distanced inspection. A hands-free environment is compared vis a vis handheld device. Better training and knowledge transfer are achieved through better communication methods and this goes better with learning by doing. Subsequent text (NLP-speech to text) analysis is planned through deep learning models to derive related predictions. Sparse to Adequate availability of support to rig staff with Right Knowledge at Right Place at Right Time is the key outcome of this Proof of Value project.


Author(s):  
Н.В. Карпушкина ◽  
И.А. Конева ◽  
Л.Э. Семенова

В статье рассмотрены оранизационно-методические подходы к осуществлению психолого-педагогического сопровождения обучающихся с ограниченными возможностями здоровья и инвалидностью в системе высшего образования. Представлена модель психолого-педагогического сопровождения студентов-инва­лидов в Мининском университете (г. Нижний Новгород), подробно описаны его цель, основные задачи, направления, содержание, условия, формы реализации, критерии оценивания успешности. Целью такого сопровождения является организация толерантного «безбарьерного» пространства, обеспечивающего условия для обучения, социализации и самореализации данной категории студентов. Основными направлениями психологической и педагогической поддержки обучающихся с ограниченными возможностями здоровья и инвалидностью в вузе являются диагностика, консультирование, профилактика, коррекция и развитие, научно-исследова­тельская (методологическая) деятельность, которые реализуются в ходе организации комплексной, системной работы со студентами, их родителями и преподавателями высшей школы. Диагностика обучающихся проводится по актуальным направлениям психолого-педагогического сопровождения и связана с реализацией возрастно-психологических задач. Психологические консультации, которые осуществляются со всеми субъектами образовательного процесса, прежде всего включают обсуждение вопросов выбора направления и профиля обучения, успешной адаптации к процессу обучения в вузе, проблем межличностных отношений в студенческой группе и конфликтов с преподавателями. Коррекционная работа предполагает, в первую очередь, коррекцию уровня тревожности и стресса с целью более эффективной адаптации к вузу. Психологическая профилактика направлена на предотвращение возможных социальных и психологических проблем у студентов с ограниченными возможностями здоровья (ОВЗ) и инвалидностью. Модель психолого-педагогического сопровождения в вузе обучающихся с ограни­ченными возможностями здоровья и инвалидностью рекомендована Ресурсным учебно-методическим центром по обучению инвалидов и лиц с ограниченными возможностями здоровья для использования в системе инклюзивного высшего образования. The article treats methodological approaches to psychological and pedagogical support of university students with health impairments. The article presents a model of psychological and pedagogical support of students with health impairments which is used in Minin University (Nizhny Novgorod). It describes the aim and the objectives of the program, its content, conditions, forms of implementation and efficiency assessment criteria. The aim of psychological and pedagogical support is the organization of barrier-free environment which will guarantee accessible education, socialization and self-actualization opportunities to all categories of students. The major trends of psychological and pedagogical support of students with health impairments are diagnosis, consultation, prophylaxis, correction and improvement, research (methodological) activities realized through systemic work with students, parents, and educators. The diagnosis pertains to relevant trends of psychological and pedagogical support and is associated with developmental tasks. The procedure of psychological consultation, which can be performed by any participants of the educational process, focuses on issues related to the choice of a career path, successful adaptation to tertiary learning environment, successful communication with teachers and other students. Correction and improvement presupposes the reduction of anxiety levels and the improvement of stress resilience to ensure better adjustment to university environment. Psychological prophylaxis is aimed at preventing potential behaviour problems in students with health impairments. The model of psychological and pedagogical support of university students with health impairments is recommended by the Resource and Methodology Centre for Teaching Students with Health Impairments and can be used in inclusive learning environments in higher education institutions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faraz ◽  
Gary Dobson ◽  
Ronan Gray ◽  
Scott McCain ◽  
Gary Spence

Abstract Background Covid-19 has had a significant adverse impact on our ability to maintain provision of surgical interventions for a range of conditions, due to the diversion of resources to care for Covid related emergency admissions. Furthermore, there is clear evidence demonstrating how covid-19 infection in the peri-operative period is associated with dramatically increased rates of morbidity for patients. It has therefore become incumbent on healthcare providers to create peri-operative care pathways which can facilitate delivery of surgical care in a Covid safe environment.   Methods In response to the Covid-19 pandemic our institution implemented a ‘Covid-lite’ pathway in order to allow the admission for patients for surgical procedures on the basis of urgent need. This included patients requiring surgery benign upper GI conditions. Patients underwent pre-operative PCR Covid testing,and asked to isloate from time of swab until admission for surgery. Post-opertive operative care was provided on the elective surgical ward which is is all single rooms, and was maintianed as a Covid free environment. We conducted a review of outcomes for all patients undergoing hiatal procedures between January 2020 – April 2021. Surgeries included were Para-Oesophageal Hernia Repair (POH), Anti-reflux Surgery (ARS) & surgery for achalasia (LCM). The primary outcome measure was the rate of Covid-19 infection in the peri-operative period. Measurements were also taken of length of stay, and any signifcant morbidity. Results Hiatal surgery was performed on 42 patients in this time period (28 female, 14 male). The median age was 73 years. Three patients underwent elective ARS and 39 had repair of POH. All ARS procedures were performed laparoscopically. For those having POH repair, 31 cases were elective admissions. 30/31 cases had laparoscopic procedures, with 50% of emergency cases also treated laparoscopically. All elective maptients were managed via the The median length of stay for elective cases was 2 days vs. 14.5 for emergencies (p = 0.001). Zero patients returned positive Covid-19 tests pre-operatively or during their inpatient stay. Two patients were re-admitted within 30 days, although neither were related to covid-19. Conclusions These results indicate that it is possible to safely maintain the provision of hiatal surgery in the Covid-19 era for both elective and emergency cases. The use of a dedicated pathway demonstrates our ability to minimise risk of peri-operative Covid-19 infection and any associated morbidity or mortality. Although there has been a significant attempt prioritise surgery for patients with cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic, these resuts provide a strong case that it possible to provide safe and timely interventions for other necessary surgical interventions with appropriate risk reducing measures.


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