Progettazione ed Implementazione Front-End di un Sistema Integrato di Customer Assistance in ambito Industry 4.0

Al giorno d'oggi, l'industry 4.0 è un movimento sempre più prominente che induce ad equipaggiare gli impianti industriali con avanzate infrastrutture tecnologiche digitali, le quali operano sinergicamente con l'impianto, al fine di controllare ed aumentare la produttività, monitorare e prevenire i futuri guasti, ed altro ancora. In questo ambito, gli utenti sono parte integrante della struttura produttiva, in cui ricoprono ruoli strategici e flessibili, collaborano fra loro e con le macchine, con l’obiettivo di affrontare e risolvere proattivamente una vasta gamma di problemi complessi. In particolare, la customer assistance nel settore industriale può certamente variare in relazione a molteplici elementi: il tipo di produzione e le caratteristiche del prodotto; l'organizzazione ed infrastruttura aziendale interna; la quantità di risorse disponibili che possono essere impiegate; il grado di importanza ricoperto dalla customer assistance nel settore industriale di riferimento; altri eventuali fattori appartenenti ad un dominio specifico. Per queste ragioni, si è cercato di individuare e categorizzare nel modo più accurato possibile, il lavoro svolto in questo elaborato ed il contesto nel quale è stato sviluppato. In questa tesi, viene descritta un'applicazione web per erogare assistenza al cliente in ambito di industria 4.0, attraverso il paradigma di ticketing o ticket di supporto/assistenza. Questa applicazione è integrata nel sistema Mentor, il quale è attivo già da anni nel settore industriale 4.0. Il progetto Mentor è una suite di applicazioni cloud-based creata dal gruppo Bucci Industries, una multinazionale attiva nell'industria e nell'automazione con sede a Faenza. In questo caso di studio, si presenta la progettazione ed implementazione della parte front-end del suddetto sistema di assistenza, il quale è integrato ed interconnesso con un paio di applicazioni tipiche di industria 4.0, presenti nella stessa suite di applicazioni.

Qualita della carne bovina in funzione del tipo di muscolo e dell'eta alla macellazione

Per determinare la qualità della carne bovina è fondamentale studiare le sue caratteristiche fisiche. La carne è caratterizzata da un’elevata eterogeneità a causa di fattori endogeni (la razza, il sesso, il tipo di muscolo, l’età alla macellazione), fattori pre-macellazione (il trasporto, lo scarico, la sosta al macello possono determinare fattori di stress per l’animale) e post-macellazione (la frollatura, lo stoccaggio delle carcasse, la preparazione finale della carne). Lo scopo di questo elaborato è quello di esaminare i parametri qualitativi (la tessitura e la tenerezza, il colore, la ritenzione idrica e la succulenza) della carne in relazione a due fattori intrinseci del bovino, in particolare al tipo di fibra muscolare e all’età di macellazione. A tale scopo sono stati utilizzati come riferimento due studi. Il primo riguarda la valutazione qualitativa di tre muscoli – Triceps brachii, Longissimus thoracis, Semitendinosus – appartenenti a vitelloni di razza Chianina macellati ad un’età di 18-19 mesi. Il Longissimus ha mostrato maggiore estratto etereo, quindi minori valori di sforzo di taglio e maggiore tenerezza; il Semitendinoso ha un indice di Luminosità (L*) elevata, quindi la carne è più chiara, ma più dura e con minore capacità di ritenzione idrica. La carne derivata dal Tricipite brachiale aveva i più bassi valori di L* e quindi la più scura. Il secondo studio condotto in Turchia ha permesso di confrontare le caratteristiche qualitative di carni di bovini, macellati ad età differenti, tra i 17 e i 19 mesi e tra i 25 e i 27 mesi. I risultati discussi rappresentano una media dei valori di due muscoli. Le carni di bovini giovani tendono a perdere più liquidi di sgocciolamento e anche di cottura in quanto sono generalmente più acquose e meno grasse. Anche lo sforzo di taglio risulta maggiore in relazione al minore stato di ingrassamento della carcassa.

Progettazione e sviluppo di un supporto Industry 4.0 per la manutenzione predittiva di macchine in ambito farmaceutico

La mia tesi riguarda il progetto che ho sviluppato all'interno di IMA Active. Inizia con un'introduzione ai concetti e tecnologie presenti nell'Industry 4.0, ho illustrato i vantaggi dell'utilizzo di piattaforme per il monitoraggio e supporto alla manutenzione predittiva degli asset in ambito aziendale per poi addentrarmi nella demo che ho sviluppato in Python per simulare le funzionalità che dovranno essere implementate in un sistema terzo (di tipo OSISoft Pi). In questo percorso ho introdotto il concetto di DTW e Golden batch che sono stati indispensabili nello sviluppo del progetto.

Adesão às mudanças no estilo de vida em portadores de hipertensão arterial sistêmica primária e/ou diabetes mellitus tipo 2: propostas para a USF Olavo Calheiros, Rio Largo - Alagoas

Rio Largo é a terceira maior cidade do estado de Alagoas, com 78% de cobertura da Estratégia de Saúde da Família, distribuída em 21 equipes lotadas em 18 Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF). A USF Olavo Calheiros está situada no bairro Mutirão, próximo ao centro da cidade, cuja situação problema a ser trabalhada é a baixa adesão ao tratamento não medicamentoso da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica Primária (HAS) e Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 (DM), doenças com alta prevalência na população adscrita. O objetivo do estudo foi elaborar uma proposta de intervenção que aumente a adesão ao tratamento não medicamentoso destas morbidades. O desenho da proposta foi baseado no Método da Estimativa Rápida, já a ficha e o cartão de acompanhamento foram elaborados a partir dos protocolos clínicos adotados pelo Ministério da Saúde acerca dos temas. Foram construídos projetos que visam (1) ao estímulo à prática de atividade física, (2) combate ao etilismo e/ou tabagismo, (3) melhora da adesão à dieta saudável e própria para o DM e/ou HAS, (4) aumento do percentual de diagnóstico, (5) melhora da educação em saúde sobre ambas doenças, (6) sugestão de uma planilha de acompanhamento e avaliação dos resultados das estratégias propostas neste plano, (7) acompanhamento dos pacientes através de um cartão e ficha de atendimento ambulatorial, (8) instauração de um protocolo clínico de acompanhamento e (9) estímulo à educação permanente da equipe acerca dos temas. O entendimento sobre a adesão ao tratamento depender tanto de fatores individuais (físicos, emocionais, financeiros, sociais), como da equipe, do serviço e do sistema de saúde mostra a necessidade da consciência sobre a complexidade no manejo desses pacientes por todos os envolvidos: na falha de um desses pilares, o sucesso é pouco provável.

Plano de ação para maior adesão dos diabéticos tipo 2 da área de abrangência do centro de saúde Califórnia nas aulas da academia da cidade Califórnia

Após diagnóstico situacional da área de abrangência do Centro de Saúde Califórnia observou-se alto índice de portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Sendo assim, este estudo teve como objetivo elaborar um plano de ação para aumentar a adesão dos diabéticos tipo 2 da área de abrangência do Centro de Saúde Califórnia nas aulas da Academia da Cidade Califórnia. A metodologia foi executada em três etapas: diagnóstico situacional, revisão de literatura e plano de ação. Neste estudo foram selecionados os seguintes nós críticos: nível de informação; processo de trabalho e articulação das equipes de saúde da família e academia da cidade; oportunidade de prática de atividade física e; fragmentação do cuidado. Baseado nesses nós críticos foram propostas as seguintes ações de enfrentamento: criação dos projetos "conhecendo minha doçura" para aumentar o nível de informação dos diabéticos sobre sua doença e complicações e importância da atividade física; "criando elos" para aproximar equipes de saúde da família e programa academia da cidade, adequar fluxos e buscar reflexão crítica sobre as práticas de atenção; "saúde por perto" para criar uma turma externa da academia na área da equipe 4 que está mais distante dos serviços de saúde e que possui mais usuários com diabetes tipo 2; e "saúde integral: atendimento compartilhado de diabetes" para realizar atendimento multiprofissional aos diabéticos, incluindo abordagem da atividade física. Espera-se com esse plano de ação aumentar a adesão dos diabéticos tipo 2 da área de abrangência do Centro de Saúde Califórnia nas aulas da Academia da Cidade Califórnia

Toll-like Receptor 4 Activation Promotes Cardiac Arrhythmias By Decreasing The Transient Outward Potassium Current (ito) Through An Irf3-dependent And Myd88-independent Pathway.

Cardiac arrhythmias are one of the main causes of death worldwide. Several studies have shown that inflammation plays a key role in different cardiac diseases and Toll-like receptors (TLRs) seem to be involved in cardiac complications. In the present study, we investigated whether the activation of TLR4 induces cardiac electrical remodeling and arrhythmias, and the signaling pathway involved in these effects. Membrane potential was recorded in Wistar rat ventricle. Ca(2+) transients, as well as the L-type Ca(2+) current (ICaL) and the transient outward K(+) current (Ito), were recorded in isolated myocytes after 24 h exposure to the TLR4 agonist, lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 1 μg/ml). TLR4 stimulation in vitro promoted a cardiac electrical remodeling that leads to action potential prolongation associated with arrhythmic events, such as delayed afterdepolarization and triggered activity. After 24 h LPS incubation, Ito amplitude, as well as Kv4.3 and KChIP2 mRNA levels were reduced. The Ito decrease by LPS was prevented by inhibition of interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3), but not by inhibition of interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) or nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). Extrasystolic activity was present in 25% of the cells, but apart from that, Ca(2+) transients and ICaL were not affected by LPS; however, Na(+)/Ca(2+) exchanger (NCX) activity was apparently increased. We conclude that TLR4 activation decreased Ito, which increased AP duration via a MyD88-independent, IRF3-dependent pathway. The longer action potential, associated with enhanced Ca(2+) efflux via NCX, could explain the presence of arrhythmias in the LPS group.

Crystal Structure Of (3e)-3-[(4-nitro-phen-oxy)-meth-yl]-4-phenyl-but-3-en-2-one.

In the title compound, C17H15NO4, the conformation about the C=C double bond [1.348 (2) Å] is E with the ketone group almost co-planar [C-C-C-C torsion angle = 7.2 (2)°] but the phenyl group twisted away [C-C-C-C = 160.93 (17)°]. The terminal aromatic rings are almost perpendicular to each other [dihedral angle = 81.61 (9)°] giving the mol-ecule an overall U-shape. The crystal packing feature benzene-C-H⋯O(ketone) contacts that lead to supra-molecular helical chains along the b axis. These are connected by π-π inter-actions between benzene and phenyl rings [inter-centroid distance = 3.6648 (14) Å], resulting in the formation of a supra-molecular layer in the bc plane.

Crystal Structure Of (3e)-3-(2,4-di-nitro-phen-oxy-meth-yl)-4-phenyl-but-3-en-2-one.

In the title compound, C17H14N2O6, the conformation about the C=C double bond [1.345 (2) Å] is E, with the ketone moiety almost coplanar [C-C-C-C torsion angle = 9.5 (2)°] along with the phenyl ring [C-C-C-C = 5.9 (2)°]. The aromatic rings are almost perpendicular to each other [dihedral angle = 86.66 (7)°]. The 4-nitro moiety is approximately coplanar with the benzene ring to which it is attached [O-N-C-C = 4.2 (2)°], whereas the one in the ortho position is twisted [O-N-C-C = 138.28 (13)°]. The mol-ecules associate via C-H⋯O inter-actions, involving both O atoms from the 2-nitro group, to form a helical supra-molecular chain along [010]. Nitro-nitro N⋯O inter-actions [2.8461 (19) Å] connect the chains into layers that stack along [001].

The Lea Grating Test In Assessing Detection Grating Acuity In Normal Infants Less Than 4 Months Of Age.

To assess binocular detection grating acuity using the LEA GRATINGS test to establish age-related norms in healthy infants during their first 3 months of life. In this prospective, longitudinal study of healthy infants with clear red reflex at birth, responses to gratings were measured at 1, 2, and 3 months of age using LEA gratings at a distance of 28 cm. The results were recorded as detection grating acuity values, which were arranged in frequency tables and converted to a one-octave scale for statistical analysis. For the repeated measurements, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the detection grating acuity results between ages. A total of 133 infants were included. The binocular responses to gratings showed development toward higher mean values and spatial frequencies, ranging from 0.55 ± 0.70 cycles per degree (cpd), or 1.74 ± 0.21 logMAR, in month 1 to 3.11 ± 0.54 cpd, or 0.98 ± 0.16 logMAR, in month 3. Repeated ANOVA indicated differences among grating acuity values in the three age groups. The LEA GRATINGS test allowed assessment of detection grating acuity and its development in a cohort of healthy infants during their first 3 months of life.

Synthesis And Antitumor Activity Of Novel 1-substituted Phenyl 3-(2-oxo-1,3,4-oxadiazol-5-yl) β-carbolines And Their Mannich Bases.

A series of novel 1-(substituted phenyl)-3-(2-oxo-1,3,4-oxadiazol-5-yl) β-carbolines (4a-e) and the corresponding Mannich bases 5-9(a-c) were synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro antitumor activity against seven human cancer cell lines. Compounds of 4a-e series showed a broad spectrum of antitumor activity, with GI50 values lower than 15μM for five cell lines. The derivative 4b, having the N,N-dimethylaminophenyl group at C-1, displayed the highest activity with GI50 in the range of 0.67-3.20μM. A high selectivity and potent activity were observed for some Mannich bases, particularly towards resistant ovarian (NCI-ADR/RES) cell lines (5a, 5b, 6a, 6c and 9b), and ovarian (OVCAR-03) cell lines (5b, 6a, 6c, 9a, 9b and 9c). In addition, the interaction of compound 4b with DNA was investigated by using UV and fluorescence spectroscopic analysis. These studies indicated that 4b interact with ctDNA by intercalation binding.

Effect Of 4-(n,n-dimethylamino)phenethyl Alcohol On Degree Of Conversion And Cytotoxicity Of Photo-polymerized Cq-based Resin Composites.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) and the cytotoxicity of photo-cured experimental resin composites containing 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)phenethyl alcohol (DMPOH) combined to the camphorquinone (CQ) compared with ethylamine benzoate (EDAB). The resin composites were mechanically blended using 35 wt% of an organic matrix and 65 wt% of filler loading. To this matrix was added 0.2 wt% of CQ and 0.2 wt% of one of the reducing agents tested. 5x1 mm samples (n=5) were previously submitted to DC measurement and then pre-immersed in complete culture medium without 10% (v/v) bovine serum for 1 h or 24 h at 37 °C in a humidifier incubator with 5% CO2 and 95% humidity to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of experimental resin composites using the MTT assay on immortalized human keratinocytes cells. As a result of absence of normal distribution, the statistical analysis was performed using the nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis to evaluate the cytotoxicity and one-way analysis of variance to evaluate the DC. For multiple comparisons, cytotoxicity statistical analyses were submitted to Student-Newman-Keuls and DC analysis to Tukey's HSD post-hoc test (=0.05). No significant differences were found between the DC of DMPOH (49.9%) and EDAB (50.7%). 1 h outcomes showed no significant difference of the cell viability between EDAB (99.26%), DMPOH (94.85%) and the control group (100%). After 24 h no significant difference were found between EDAB (48.44%) and DMPOH (38.06%), but significant difference was found compared with the control group (p>0.05). DMPOH presented similar DC and cytotoxicity compared with EDAB when associated with CQ.

[effect Of Ropivacaine Combined With Pancuronium On Neuromuscular Transmission And Effectiveness Of Neostigmine And 4-aminopyridine For Blockade Reversal: Experimental Study].

The local anesthetic effects on neuromuscular junction and its influence on blockade produced by nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers are still under-investigated; however, this interaction has been described in experimental studies and in humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the interaction between ropivacaine and pancuronium, the influence on transmission and neuromuscular blockade, and the effectiveness of neostigmine and 4-aminopyridine to reverse the blockade. Rats were divided into groups (n=5) according to the study drug: ropivacaine (5μgmL(-1)); pancuronium (2μg.mL(-1)); ropivacaine+pancuronium. Neostigmine and 4-aminopyridine were used at concentrations of 2μgmL(-1) and 20μgmL(-1), respectively. The effects of ropivacaine on membrane potential and miniature end-plate potential, the amplitude of diaphragm responses before and 60minutes after the addition of ropivacaine (degree of neuromuscular blockade with pancuronium and with the association of pancuronium-ropivacaine), and the effectiveness of neostigmine and 4-aminopyridine on neuromuscular block reversal were evaluated. Ropivacaine did not alter the amplitude of muscle response (the membrane potential), but decreased the frequency and amplitude of the miniature end-plate potential. Pancuronium blockade was potentiated by ropivacaine, and partially and fully reversed by neostigmine and 4-aminopyridine, respectively. Ropivacaine increased the neuromuscular block produced by pancuronium. The complete antagonism with 4-aminopyridine suggests presynaptic action of ropivacaine.

Plastias de estenoses de intestino delgado na doença de Crohn: resultados imediatos e tardios

BACKGROUND: Strictureplasty is an alternative surgical procedure for Crohn?s disease, particulary in patients with previous resections or many intestinal stenosis. AIM: To analyze surgical complications and clinical follow-up in patients submitted to strictureplasty secondary to Crohn?s disease. METHODS: Twenty-eight patients (57.1% male, mean age 33.3 years, range 16-54 years) with Crohn?s disease and intestinal stenosis (small bowel, ileocecal region and ileocolic anastomosis) were submitted to strictureplasty, at one institution, between September 1991 and May 2004. Thirteen patients had previous intestinal resections. The mean follow-up was 58.1 months. A total of 116 strictureplasties were done (94 Heineke-Mikulicz - 81%, 15 Finney - 13%, seven side-to-side ileocolic strictureplasty - 6%). Three patients were submitted to strictureplasty at two different surgical procedures and two in three procedures. RESULTS: Regarding to strictureplasty, postoperative complication rate was 25% and mortality was 3.6%. Early local complication rate was 57.1%, with three suture leaks (10.7%) and late complication was present in two patients, both with incisional hernial and enterocutaneous fistulas (28.6%). Patients remained hospitalized during a medium time of 12.4 days. Clinical and surgical recurrence rates were 63% and 41%, respectively. Among the patients submitted to another surgery, two patients had two more operations and one had three. Recurrence rate at strictureplasty site was observed in 3.5%, being Finney technique the commonest one. Presently, 19 patients had been asymptomatic with the majority of them under medical therapy. CONCLUSION: Strictureplasties have low complication rates, in spite of having been done at compromised site, with long term pain relief. Considering the clinical course of Crohn?s disease, with many patients being submitted to intestinal resections, strictureplasties should be considered as an effective surgical treatment to spare long intestinal resections.

Resistência mecânica de hidrogéis termo-sensíveis constituídos de Alginato-Ca2+ / PNIPAAm, tipo Semi-IPN

Thermosensitive hydrogels were synthesized using alginate-Ca2+ in association with a thermosensitive polymer, such as PNIPAAm. The mechanical properties of the hydrogels were determined measuring the maximum tension of deformation. With the increase of the temperature by 25 to 40 ºC above the LCST the chains of PNIPAAm collapsed, dragging the alginate net and diminishing the size of the pores. The decrease in the size of the pores of the hydrogel was followed by an increase in the mechanicals resistance of the material.

Tree structure and richness in an Atlantic Forest fragment: distance from anthropogenic and natural edges

Approximately 7.2% of the Atlantic rainforest remains in Brazil, with only 16% of this forest remaining in the State of Rio de Janeiro, all of it distributed in fragments. This forest fragmentation can produce biotic and abiotic differences between edges and the fragment interior. In this study, we compared the structure and richness of tree communities in three habitats - an anthropogenic edge (AE), a natural edge (NE) and the fragment interior (FI) - of a fragment of Atlantic forest in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (22°50'S and 42°28'W). One thousand and seventy-six trees with a diameter at breast height > 4.8 cm, belonging to 132 morphospecies and 39 families, were sampled in a total study area of 0.75 ha. NE had the greatest basal area and the trees in this habitat had the greatest diameter:height allometric coefficient, whereas AE had a lower richness and greater variation in the height of the first tree branch. Tree density, diameter, height and the proportion of standing dead trees did not differ among the habitats. There was marked heterogeneity among replicates within each habitat. These results indicate that the forest interior and the fragment edges (natural or anthropogenic) do not differ markedly considering the studied parameters. Other factors, such as the age from the edge, type of matrix and proximity of gaps, may play a more important role in plant community structure than the proximity from edges.