8 Articles Published

1. DESIGN AND TESTING OF AN APP-BASED WEARABLE DEVICE TO MEASURE JOINT ANGLE AND MUSCLE ACTIVITY

Authors: Suresh Susurla , Mythreyi Kondapi

Abstract: In physiotherapy and rehabilitation sector, initial patient diagnosis on movement is done using manual techniques. Recently, use of sensor technology is mostly preferred to understand movements precisely. The rapid technological advancements with growing demand for the use of innovative medical in the field of medicine aim to improve the quality of health-care delivery. This study aims to design a wireless wearable system that senses and measures motor variables needed in physiotherapy assessments. After developing the product, an initial device characterisation test was done to establish its accuracy. Separate comparative investigations were conducted for measuring muscle activity with Biometrics EMG sensors and joint angle range of motion (ROM) with standard goniometer, android mobile applications called Goniometer Recorder, and Angle Meter Pro respectively. Data analysis was done using Pearson correlation coefficient method. An accuracy of 98% for joint angle measurements and 96% fo

Keywords: manual techniques, use of sensor technology

Pages: 1 - 9 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-01

2. THE SYSTEMATIZATION OF THE GEOGRAPHIC AND TOURISM SPACE WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CRAIOVA

Authors: Mazilu Mirela Elena , Drăguleasa Ionuț-Adrian

Abstract: The systematisation of tourism areas as aneconomic phenomenon in correlation with the naturalcomponents (relief, beautiful landscapes, climate, hydrography,soil factor, etc.) of the territory as the main elements of Craiova;tourist objectives must be prioritised in the territory and forms oftourism must be promoted according to them.In order to maximize the functionality of the geographic and tourism areas, it is essential to acknowledge and characterize the components of the geographic space and their interdependence, because any metamorphosis within the territory of a city canchange the balance of the systematisation of the naturalenvironment of the territory.A multitude of endogenous (earthquakes,landslides) andexogenous (temperature variation, wind variation, rainfall, floraand fauna) factors contribute to the organization of thegeographical space within the urban area of Craiova; at the sametime, there is an interest in the construction and organization of spaces for whose

Keywords: Geographic Space, Organization, Tourism Space, Systematization, Craiova Municipality

Pages: 33 - 38 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-04

3. SUGGESTIVE METHODS TO IMPROVE ILLUMINATION OF AN OPENCAST MINE TO SAFEGUARD THE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE MINE

Authors: ADITYA PRAKASH

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the illuminance level in mines at different strategic locations as mentioned in statutory circulars by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS). This paper highlights the detailed field observations for assessment of the existing lighting condition of a mine and to quantify the effect of poor lighting on the safety and productivity of different Heavy Earth Moving Machineries. The second part of the work was to find out inherent problems in the illumination system of mines and design of most suitable illumination system for the haul roads by using DIALux software. The safety and health aspects were also included in this study. There were three mines namely Mine1, Mine2, and Mine3 chosen for field observation. The safety status of different locations inside the mines was examined by comparing illuminance levels at those locations with what was set by DGMS and by various typical issues faced by operators in those mines. The illuminance

Keywords: lighting ergonomics, luminance, productivity, reflectance

Pages: 18 - 24 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-04

4. INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND DEMAND ON AIR-QUALITY SENSOR INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF TAIWAN'S PRACTICES

Authors: FANG-YU YEH , SHU-HAO CHANG , CHIA-HSIEN YEH , SHIUH-SHENG HSU

Abstract: Air pollution is a major topic of public discussion as researches has confirmed that air pollution will affect human health. Therefore, developing air-quality sensor industry is always a main focus of the government. However, there is a research gap in the development and demand of the air-quality sensor industry. This research focuses on evaluating the development and demand of the air-quality sensor industry form the aspects of the market, technology, and eco-system. Byanalyzing the case of Taiwan, this research seeks to understand the demand and the practice to promote air-quality sensorindustry. This research interviews experts such as researchinstitutes, manufacturers, distributors, and sensor deployers, reviewing the current industry outlook, major strengths and weaknesses, and potential challenges, as well as discussing solutions to create a complete and sustainable environment. Finally, this research proposes industrial strategy recommendations from the perspective of the go

Keywords: air-quality sensor, case study, technology policy, air monitoring

Pages: 10 - 13 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-02

5. ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Authors: CHIEN-HO KO , HANI A. ABDULMAJEED

Abstract: Covid-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the construction industry. Previous studies focus on addressing how this pandemic influence construction time and cost. However, the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on construction safety has rarely been discussed. The objective of the research is to analyze the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on construction worker safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data are analyzed. Research results show that the CDC and OSHA guidelines can improve workers' safety.

Keywords: Covid-19, construction safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Pages: 14 - 17 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-03

6. DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES OF RUSSIAN MEGACITIES IN COMPARISON WITH SMART CITIES SINGAPORE AND BARCELONA

Authors: EVGENY POPOV , KONSTANTIN SEMYACHKOV , KSENIA ZHUNUSOVA

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the development priorities of the Russian megacities of Moscow and Ekaterinburg based on comparison with the indicators of infrastructural and economic development of smart cities in Singapore and Barcelona. Various methods of comparative assessment of smart cities are analyzed and the problem of a comprehensive analysis of the development of modern megalopolises is posed. Based on the author's model 7I and the matrix of indicators of the development of smart cities, a comparison was made of data characterizing the formation of a digital society in the cities of Singapore, Barcelona, Moscow, Ekaterinburg. As a result of the analysis, some lagging behind the indicators of the development of Russian megacities in comparison with the data on the development of Singapore and Barcelona were identified. The priorities for the development of the Russian cities of Moscow and Ekaterinburg in the direction of the further formation of a digital society

Keywords: smart city; model; digital economy; municipal government; urban planning; sustainable development; assessment

Pages: 40 - 52 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-08

7. A CASE STUDY OF ONLINE STEAM TEACHER TRAINING FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Authors: YEN-YIN WANG , YU-CHUN CHENG , FANG-CHEN CHUANG

Abstract: The COVID-19pandemic has affected education at all levels in various ways. This research using an online STEAM course for teacher training for COVID-19 prevention and control education. It integrated Taiwan’s smart learning industry and schools’ resources to design an online course for global teachers. We present a study that used mixed methods design to collect data form 3 instructors and 1104 attendees. The research findings indicated that it is important to consider the availability of physical learning materials for international teachers. Some international teachers may be afraid of making mistakes since their English is not very fluent, if the questions or the difficulty ofthe material could be ranked before the class, this might reduce learning difficulties in non-English-speaking countries. It is hoped that this research will inspire interested and willing teachers to try an online training model for epidemic-prevention education in the .future

Keywords: Global teachers, International program, Mixed methods design, STEAM, Teacher Training

Pages: 25 - 32 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-05

8. ON LEAST SQUARES AUTO-TUNING FOR IMAGE CLASSIFICATION USING THE KUZUSHIJI-MNIST DATASET: NUMERICAL EXPERIMENT

Authors: Hsin-Yu Chen , Kan-Lin Hsiung

Abstract: Recently, a novel method, called the “least squares auto-tuning”, which can find hyper-parameters in LS problems (that minimize another (true) objective), is proposed [1]. Although nonconvex and cannot be efficiently solved, this problem can be approximately solved using a powerful proximal gradient method to find good hyper-parameters (for LS problems). In this short paper, to evaluate the effectiveness of the LS auto-tuning method, we realize numerical experiment on a classification problem using the Kuzushiji-MNIST dataset [2].

Keywords: Least squares; hyper-parameter optimization; Kuzushiji-MNIST

Pages: 39 - 39 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-194-8-07