Gamification of telematics data to enhance operators’ behaviour for improvement of machine productivity in loading cycles

Construction industry is suffering from low productivity rate in various projects such as excavation. Although this issue is discussed in literature and several approaches are proposed to address it, productivity rate is still low in construction industry compared to other domains like manufacturing. Three core components directly affect the overall productivity in construction sector, i.e. labour productivity, raw material productivity, and machine or equipment productivity. With a focus on construction machinery, three factors influence productivity at excavation sites; i.e. 1) machine-based productivity and its configuration, 2) site layout and environmental conditions, and 3) operators’ behaviour. Operators’ competence and motivation represent two key parameters that affect their behaviour. On one side, gamification has attracted a growing area of interest both in literature and practice, seeking to place a layer of entertainment and pleasure to the top of serious activities (with a focus on improving the applicant’s motivation and behaviour). On the other side, telematics systems are utilized to collect operational data of the machine, and calculate its productivity rate. Telematics data are presented to operators (via a built-in screen available in the cabin of the machine) to provide real-time feedback about machine performance. In addition, these data can support machine owners to perceive operators’ behaviour on a real-time basis. To conclude, telematics systems are providing real-time data which can be a great input into gamification. A guideline is proposed in this dissertation that helps gamification designers to develop more transparent gamification models. This guideline is utilized to introduce a gamification model that gamifies telematics data with a focus on enhancing operators’ behaviour (machine productivity) in loading and transferring activities. The model was implemented at two sites(one recycling and one mining site) and could encourage operators (who were operating wheel-loaders and dump-trucks) to prevent redundant activities like texting, phoning, and even eating while operating the machine. Subsequently, it enhanced overall machine productivity up to 37% during the site observation. To summarize, a gamified platform in which different operators from different organizations can share their achievements, or can get scored and ranked in a leader-board will potentially lead to a more proper operators’ behaviour at work and subsequently can improve overall productivity rate at construction sites

Gamification of telematics data to enhance operators’ behaviour for improvement of machine productivity in loading cycles

Construction industry is suffering from low productivity rate in various projects such as excavation. Although this issue is discussed in literature and several approaches are proposed to address it, productivity rate is still low in construction industry compared to other domains like manufacturing. A gamified platform in which different operators from different organizations can share their achievements, or can get scored and ranked in a leader-board will potentially address this issue

Utilización de la red neuronal para la detección de somnolencia basada en señales de EEG y optimización en la selección de sus características mediante algoritmo genético

One of the major causes of traffic accidents is driver’s drowsiness. For this reason, detecting whether the driver's eyes are open or closed is one of the critical factors in reducing road deaths. One way to detect whether your eyes are open or closed is to use EEG signals. EEG signals are obtained from the recording of electrical activity in the human brain. The present study uses a neural network that is applied to the driver's EEG signals to detect whether the eye is open or closed. The data of the EEG signals used in this paper consist of 14 features that are based on a statistical population of 600 people. Various neural network algorithms have been implemented for clustering these data into two classes of open or closed eyes, which are described in this paper. Perceptron neural network and radial base neural network (RBF) are two types of networks used in this paper. Also, in order to improve the execution speed and reduce the occupied space of the microcontroller, the genetic algorithm method has been used to optimize the fitting function of Fisher’s discriminant rate, in which the optimized function provides better results in the less occupied time and space.One of the major causes of traffic accidents is driver’s drowsiness. For this reason, detecting whether the driver's eyes are open or closed is one of the critical factors in reducing road deaths. One way to detect whether your eyes are open or closed is to use EEG signals. EEG signals are obtained from the recording of electrical activity in the human brain. The present study uses a neural network that is applied to the driver's EEG signals to detect whether the eye is open or closed. The data of the EEG signals used in this paper consist of 14 features that are based on a statistical population of 600 people. Various neural network algorithms have been implemented for clustering these data into two classes of open or closed eyes, which are described in this paper. Perceptron neural network and radial base neural network (RBF) are two types of networks used in this paper. Also, in order to improve the execution speed and reduce the occupied space of the microcontroller, the genetic algorithm method has been used to optimize the fitting function of Fisher’s discriminant rate, in which the optimized function provides better results in the less occupied time and space

Detección de parvovirus canino por PCR y su asociación con algunos de los factores de riesgo

Objetivo. El parvovirus canino es una de las enfermedades más importantes en perros en todo el mundo la cual amenaza su salud. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia del parvovirus canino en perros remitidos a la Clínica de Pequeños Animales de la Universidad de Teherán en la provincia de Teherán por el método de detección del genoma. Materiales y Métodos. Se obtuvieron muestras de heces diarreicas de 60 perros durante los años 2014-2016 y se investigó la presencia de CPV por el método de PCR. Resultados. La prevalencia de infección por parvovirus canino en los perros estudiados fue del 8,33% (5 0f 60). No se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los diferentes grupos de edad y razas. Sin embargo, la infección fue significativamente mayor en perros con diarrea hemorrágica (3 de 25), pero no fue estadísticamente significativa usando la prueba de chi-cuadrada (P>0,05). Conclusiones. Este estudio demostró que la diarrea hemorrágica y la falta de vacunación pueden considerarse como síntomas y factores de riesgo importantes de la infección por parvovirus canino en perros, y que los propietarios de perros en Irán deben ser conscientes del hecho de que la vacunación contra la infección CPV debe hacerse con cuidado y a tiempo para controlar y prevenir el virus.

Detection of Canine Parvovirus by PCR and its association with some of risk factors

Abstract Objective. Canine parvovirus is one of the most important diseases of dogs all over the world that threaten their health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of canine parvovirus in dogs referred to the Small Animal Clinic of Tehran University in Tehran province by genomic method of detection. Materials and methods. Diarrheal stool samples were obtained from 60 dogs during the years 2014-2016 and the presence of CPV was investigated by PCR method. Results. Prevalence of canine parvovirus infection in the studied dogs was 8.33% (5 0f 60). No significant differences between different age groups and breeds were found. However, infection was significantly higher in dogs with hemorrhagic diarrhea (3 of 25), but it was not statistically significant using chi-square test (p>0.05). Conclusions. This study showed that hemorrhagic diarrhea and lack of vaccination may be considered as important symptoms and risk factors for canine parvoviral infection in dogs and Dog owners in Iran should be aware of the fact that vaccination against CPV infection must be done carefully and on schedule to control and prevent the virus.Resumen Objetivo. El parvovirus canino es una de las enfermedades más importantes en perros en todo el mundo la cual amenaza su salud. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia del parvovirus canino en perros remitidos a la Clínica de Pequeños Animales de la Universidad de Teherán en la provincia de Teherán por el método de detección del genoma. Materiales y Métodos. Se obtuvieron muestras de heces diarreicas de 60 perros durante los años 2014-2016 y se investigó la presencia de CPV por el método de PCR. Resultados. La prevalencia de infección por parvovirus canino en los perros estudiados fue del 8.33% (5 0f 60). No se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los diferentes grupos de edad y razas. Sin embargo, la infección fue significativamente mayor en perros con diarrea hemorrágica (3 de 25), pero no fue estadísticamente significativa usando la prueba de chi-cuadrada (p>0.05). Conclusiones. Este estudio demostró que la diarrea hemorrágica y la falta de vacunación pueden considerarse como síntomas y factores de riesgo importantes de la infección por parvovirus canino en perros, y que los propietarios de perros en Irán deben ser conscientes del hecho de que la vacunación contra la infección CPV debe hacerse con cuidado y a tiempo para controlar y prevenir el virus

ضرورت جهانی‌شدن وکالت با تکیه بر اصول اخلاقی

Background and Aim: The formation of transnational crimes, the globalization of crime and the inability of domestic legal systems to combat these crimes have led to establishment of international courts and the establishment of the International Criminal Court, as well as the recognition of universal jurisdiction in domestic courts; Although the presence of a lawyer is not possible according to legal rules, ethical principles and teachings require that a lawyer be able to defend his client at the international level. The purpose of this study is to explain the need for the globalization of advocacy in the light of ethical principles. Materials and Methods: This article has been done by descriptive-analytical method, using library resources and taking notes. Ethical Considerations: This article has been prepared and compiled based on the ethical principles of honesty and trustworthiness. Findings: Findings show that with the process of globalization following the development of transportation and communication, the emergence and expansion of cyberspace, increasing movement and migration, new opportunities and areas for citizens has been provided to file lawsuits in various courts at the international level, and in this regard, following the international lawsuits, it is necessary to defend the convicts in the international scene, that national and international laws should take steps to facilitate the globalization of advocacy in line with the changes that have taken place. Conclusion: Today, with the removal of borders, we are witnessing globalization and consequently, the increase of crimes. The formation of international courts and international police to combat transnational crimes also confirms the need for the globalization of advocacy. Therefore, this has been emphasized in international documents. There are also problems that challenge the possibility of globalization of advocacy, including legal aspects such as the principle of territorial jurisdiction and the condition of citizenship in issuing a license for a lawyer.   Cite this article as: Nazari M, Rajabi A, Golkhandan S. The Necessity for Globalization of Advocacy Based on Ethical Principles. Majale "Akhlāq-i zīstī" (i.e., Bioethics Journal). 2021; 11(36): e33.زمینه و هدف: شکل‌گیری جرائم فراملی، جهانی‌شدن جرم و ناتوانی نظام‌های حقوقی داخلی در مبارزه با این جرائم سبب گردید تا با ایجاد دادگاه‌های بین‌المللی و تأسیس دیوان کیفری بین‌المللی و همچنین پذیرش صلاحیت جهانی در محاکم داخلی، امکان رسیدگی به جرائم فراملی فراهم گردد؛ ولو این­که بر اساس قواعد حقوقی امکان حضور وکیل فراهم نباشد، اما اصول و آموزه‌های اخلاقی ایجاب می‌نماید که وکیل بتواند از موکل خود در عرصه بین‌المللی دفاع نماید. هدف این تحقیق تبیین‌ لزوم جهانی‌شدن وکالت در پرتو اصول اخلاقی است. مواد و روش‌ها: این مقاله به روش توصیفی- تحلیلی، با بهره‌گیری از منابع کتابخانه‌ای و با استفاده از ابزار فیش‌برداری تهیه و تدوین گردیده است. ملاحظات اخلاقی: از ابتدا تا انتهای مقاله با تکیه بر اصول اخلاقی صداقت و امانتداری تهیه و تدوین گردیده است. یافته‌ها: یافته‌ها حاکی از این است که با فرآیند جهانى‌شدن به دنبال پیشرفت و توسعه حمل و نقل، وسائل ارتباطات، ظهور و گسترش روزافزون فضاى سایبر، افزایش بیش از پیش جا به جایى و مهاجرت، فرصت‌ها و زمینه‌هاى جدیدى را براى طرح دعاوى در سطوح بین‌المللى توسط اتباع در محاكم مختلف فراهم نموده است و در همین راستا به دنبال طرح دعاوی بین‌المللی ضرورت دفاع از محکومین در عرصه جهانی احساس می‌گردد که باید قوانین ملی و بین‌المللی همگام با تغییرات حادث‌شده، به سمت تسهیل جهانی‌شدن وکالت گام بردارند. نتیجه‌گیری: امروزه با حذف مرزها، شاهد جهانى‌شدن و به تبع آن تولد و فزونى جرائم می‌باشیم. شکل‌گیری محاکم بین‌المللی و پلیس بین‌الملل در جهت مبارزه با جرائم فراملی بر ضرورت جهانى‌شدن وكالت نیز صحه می‌گذارد. از این رو در اسناد بین‌المللى بر این امر تأكید شده است. در این میان موانعى نیز وجود دارد كه امكان جهانى‌شدن وكالت را به چالش می‌كشاند و از آن جمله می‌توان از موانع حقوقى مانند اصل صلاحیت سرزمینى و شرط تابعیت در صدور جواز وكالت نام برد. همچنین از چالش‌هاى فرهنگى كه سرعت این فرایند را كند می‌نماید نیز نباید غافل بود

Cloud based BIM solution for tender estimation regarding mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades

Currently, Microsoft Excel is used in many leading construction companies to prepare tenders regarding Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) trades. Normally, 2D drawings with reference to MEP parts are read and the quantities of such articles are taken off manually. The reached quantities are imported into Excel sheets and following, the unit cost per each article is imported as well. Subsequently, the tender regarding MEP equipment is prepared. Obviously, this method is not accurate and transparent. Moreover, when a drawing is updated, the complete process should be repeated. Furthermore, there is a countless number of articles in MEP industry and without an integrated platform, it’s not possible to manage them. Storing such amount of information (local storage) will lead to many operational problems for the used software solutions. So it’s desirable to use cloud based BIM firstly to improve the transparency and accuracy within tender estimation phase and secondly to increase the operation speed of the related software solutions. For this study, a pilot project in cooperation with Max Boegl group, RIB and StabiPlan was implemented. StabiPlan provides a platform to create a 3D model with the exact properties information for most MEP articles. Then the created 3D-model is imported into RIB iTWO to prepare the tender. Moreover, a server is established to store properties information regarding each article. Following iTWO MM (material management) and iTWO TX (tender exchange) modules are going to come into account. They will create an e-platform to transfer sub-tenders between main contractor, subcontractors and wholesalers.Non UBCUnreviewedFacultyOthe

Study of the Effects of Slip Distance and Surface Roughness on Wear Rate

Abstract The phenomenon of wear is one of the significant and reviewable topics in industrial parts and equipments. Furthermore, with the increasing expansion of rail transportation industry in the world, a noticeable part of researches in this area have been allocated to the study of wear between wheel and rail. The contact surfaces of wheel and rail in railway lines in particular intra-city lines (subway) are subject to intensive wear due to the creation of rolling motion. In current work, an experimental investigation was performed based on dry pin-on-disk test to find effects of slip distance, hardness and surface roughness on wear rate and plastic deformation in rail-wheel interfacial contact. Results indicated that the wear rate decreases by decrease in slip distance. Furthermore, it was observed that both wear rate and plastic deformation increases by increase in surface roughness of the wheel

Type-1 α-Fe₂O₃/TiO₂ photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline from wastewater using CCD-based RSM optimization.

Antibiotic pollution in water is a growing threat to public health and the environment, leading to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. While photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for removing antibiotics from water, its limited efficiency in the visible light range remains a challenge. In this study, we present a novel method for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline, the second most commonly used antibiotic worldwide, using α-Fe2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized via rapid sonochemical and wet impregnation methods. The nanocomposites were characterised and tested using a range of techniques, including BET, TEM, FTIR, XRD, FESEM, EDS, and UV-Vis. The RSM-CCD method was also used to optimize the degradation process by varying four key variables (initial concentration, photocatalyst quantity, irradiation time, and pH). The resulting optimized conditions achieved a remarkable degradation rate of 97.5%. We also investigated the mechanism of photodegradation and the reusability of the photocatalysts, as well as the effect of light source operating conditions. Overall, the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in degrading tetracycline in water and suggest that it may be a promising, eco-friendly technology for the treatment of water contaminated with antibiotics