Interoperability framework of virtual factory and business innovation

Interoperability framework of virtual factory and business innovationTask T51 Design a common schema and schema evolution framework for supporting interoperabilityTask T52 Design interoperability framework for supporting datainformation transformation service composition and business process cooperation among partnersA draft version is envisioned for month 44 which will be updated to reflect incremental changes driven by the other working packages for month 72 deliverable 7.

Enhancing Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells via N-doped Graphene: Crystal Modification and Surface Passivation

Controlling the morphology and surface passivation in perovskite solar cells is paramount in obtaining optimal opto-electronic properties. This study incorporates N-doped graphene nanosheets in the perovskite layer, which simultaneously induces an improved morphology and surface passivation at the perovskite/spiro interface, resulting in enhancement in all photovoltaic parameters

Parents' assessment of parent-child interaction interventions – a longitudinal study in 101 families

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the study was to describe families with small children who participated in parent-child interaction interventions at four centres in Sweden, and to examine long term and short term changes regarding the parents' experience of parental stress, parental attachment patterns, the parents' mental health and life satisfaction, the parents' social support and the children's problems.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In this longitudinal study a consecutive sample of 101 families (94 mothers and 54 fathers) with 118 children (median age 3 years) was assessed, using self-reports, at the outset of the treatment (T1), six months later (T2) and 18 months after the beginning of treatment (T3). Analysis of the observed differences was carried out using Wilcoxon's Signed-Rank test and Cohen's d.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The results from commencement of treatment showed that the parents had considerable problems in all areas examined. At the outset of treatment (T1) the mothers showed a higher level of problem load than the fathers on almost all scales. In the families where the children's problems have also been measured (children from the age of four) it appeared that they had problems of a nature and degree otherwise found in psychiatric populations. We found a clear general trend towards a positive development from T1 to T2 and this development was also reinforced from T2 to T3. Aggression in the child was one of the most common causes for contact. There were few undesired or unplanned interruptions of the treatment, and the attrition from the study was low.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This study has shown that it is possible to reach mothers as well as fathers with parenting problems and to create an intervention program with very low dropout levels – which is of special importance for families with small children displaying aggressive behaviour. The parents taking part in this study showed clear improvement trends after six months and this development was reinforced a year later. This study suggests the necessity of clinical development and future research concerning the role of fathers in parent-child interaction interventions.</p

The Roles of Family, Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Mental Health in the Problematic Internet Use

Background and Purpose: Studies indicate that there is a relationship between family and psychological characteristics of individuals with the type of Internet use. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the role of family characteristics, mental health, and emotion regulation strategies in predicting Internet addiction. Methods: The present study was descriptive-correlational and its statistical population consisted of students at Shahid Beheshti University. It selected 375 students (195 females and 180 males) by stratified random sampling. The variables were examined by the following tools respectively: The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale III (FACES-III), The General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), and the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale (GPIUS). The problematic Internet use includes subscales, namely mood regulation, social productivity, forced use, double time, isolation syndrome, and interpersonal comfort. Results: The results of the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression indicated that family cohesion predicted mood regulation, social productivity, forced use, double time, and isolation syndrome. Anxiety/depression predicted mood regulation, social productivity, double time, forced use, and isolation syndrome. Furthermore, social dysfunction predicted social functioning. The catastrophizing strategy predicted mood regulation, social productivity, forced use, and isolation syndrome. The self-blame strategy predicted double time. Conclusion: The problematic Internet use was significantly affected by family and psychological characteristics

Quantities Affecting the Behavior of Vibrational Magnetostrictive Transducers

Through the conversion from mechanical to electrical energy it is possible to monitor a vibrating machine of any kind by exploiting the mechanical energy produced by the vibration. To this end, one can use direct force devices inserted in the supports or in the kinematic chain of the vibrating contrivance or cantilever devices with seismic masses. Regarding the devices of the first type, the maximization of the electrical output depends on various parameters. This paper, through a combined experimental and modeling approach, analyzes the behavior of a transducer based on a rod of Terfenol-D. Many parameters are analyzed, such as the frequency of the vibration, amplitude of the force transmitted by the vibration, characteristics of the coupled electrical circuit, magnetic, and mechanical bias. It is shown how the output power and electrical current are strongly influenced by the mechanical and magnetic bias. In addition, avoiding tensile stresses, this paper shows how the maximum output power is obtained when the mechanical bias is close to the amplitude of the dynamic force imposed by the vibration

The Physical, Chemical and Microbial Quality of Treated Water in Qom s Desalination Plants

Background and objectivesWater is the basis of life and health. The health of food and water supply plays an important role in human health. One of the methods of water desalination is membrane filter reverse osmosis method. This method is used for desalination of drinking water supply in Qom.MethodsThis is a descriptive, cross-sectional study designed to determine the quality of treated water in Qom desalination plant in year 2002. Inlet and outlet water samples of this plant were examined by the standard examination methods and the collected data were compared with national and international standards. Excel software was used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe results showed that the residual chlorine concentration, total hardness and fluoride concentration were lower than the minimum standard limit set for drinking water. The pH was also lower than the minimum standard limit. Microbial contamination was detected in 6% of samples.ConclusionThe results show that the acidity of water was lower than standard in whole plant. This gives corrosive properties to the water and increases the dissolution of materials, which are in contact with this water. In order to eliminate the secondary contamination, the concentration of residual chlorine should be 1 mg/l. But, none of the measurements showed a concentration as high as this value. As fluoride is an important element for health and growth of bone and teeth, especially in growing children, fluoride should be added to the drinking water. As the relationship between hardness of water and cardiovascular diseases has been established, it can be concluded that this drinking water supply can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in long time. Dilution of this water is recommended to adjust various factors to the standard limits and keep the total dissolved solids low.Keywords: Qom ;Water; Reverse Osmosis; Desalination Plant; Water Qualit