Inspired by a real-work case, this paper introduces a profit maximization model for dynamic lot sizing considering substitution and multiple usage of returns for refurbishing at different levels of quality or for disassembly to extract key parts that will be used in the manufacturing process. This model allows studying the interactions between different types of returns and decisions. To analyze the impact of uncertainty on these interactions, we develop a robust two-stage stochastic program with uncertainty on demands and returns. The resulting problems are mixed-integer linear programs that we solve using an efficient relax-and-fix and fix-and-optimize heuristic. Extensive numerical experiments are conducted to study the different trade-offs when integrating multi-usage of returns with substitution and accordingly derive managerial insights. The experiments have revealed, for example, that: (i) the profit margin of the refurbished items is the main determinant of the total profit and when such margin in high, the total profit becomes more sensitive to different cost variations; (ii) collection efficiency becomes very sensitive to collection cost and much less sensitive to refurbishing cost especially with large profit margins; (iii) when demand and returns are uncertain parameters, substitution becomes the best option as uncertainty and prices increase; (iv) when the gap between prices of different quality levels is high, lost sales occur mainly on the lowest quality product and downgrading decreases together with substitution; and (v) Sharing the production line between refurbishing and manufacturing for low-quality products is highly motivated by small upgrading costs and their substitution level increases with increasing upgrading costs.

Inspired by a real-work case, this paper introduces a profit maximization model for dynamic lot sizing considering substitution and multiple usage of returns for refurbishing at different levels of quality or for disassembly to extract key parts that will be used in the manufacturing process. This model allows studying the interactions between different types of returns and decisions. To analyze the impact of uncertainty on these interactions, we develop a robust two-stage stochastic program with uncertainty on demands and returns. The resulting problems are mixed-integer linear programs that we solve using an efficient relax-and-fix and fix-and-optimize heuristic. Extensive numerical experiments are conducted to study the different trade-offs when integrating multi-usage of returns with substitution and accordingly derive managerial insights. The experiments have revealed, for example, that: (i) the profit margin of the refurbished items is the main determinant of the total profit and when such margin in high, the total profit becomes more sensitive to different cost variations; (ii) collection efficiency becomes very sensitive to collection cost and much less sensitive to refurbishing cost especially with large profit margins; (iii) when demand and returns are uncertain parameters, substitution becomes the best option as uncertainty and prices increase; (iv) when the gap between prices of different quality levels is high, lost sales occur mainly on the lowest quality product and downgrading decreases together with substitution; and (v) Sharing the production line between refurbishing and manufacturing for low-quality products is highly motivated by small upgrading costs and their substitution level increases with increasing upgrading costs.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

Introduction/purpose : This study investigates the seismic response of longspan continuous deck truss bridges under the effect of near-fault vertical ground motions. The primary objective is to assess how near-fault vertical seismic excitation affects the structural safety and performance of these bridges. By exploring the nuanced dynamics induced by near-fault vertical motions, the research aims to improve the understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by long-span continuous deck truss bridges during seismic events.

Methods : To achieve this objective, the truss bridge was subjected to a series of ground motions, representing natural seismic events. The seismic response of the bridge was investigated by applying the linear time history method to the 3D finite element model. This analysis focused specifically on the evaluation of base shear and displacement. The analysis was extended to include the seismic performance of truss structures. The comparison between the bridge responses with and without consideration of the vertical component of ground motion was made to clarify the effect of vertical excitation.

Results : The results show that there is a significant contribution of vertical excitation, particularly concerning the internal force in the truss elements, where it exceeded 60 % during a severe earthquake, and consequently increased the demand-to-capacity ratio in most elements of the truss bridge structure.

Conclusion : For structural engineers and designers, the results of this research suggest that neglecting to include the vertical ground motion component in the analytical assessments of this type of bridges can lead to a greater degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly in near-fault regions.

This paper studies the phenomenon of hydraulic jump in compound channels using a numerical model and provides remarkable results. Several values of the opening parameter, h1, are utilized to generate the hydraulic jumps. A recirculation zone is detected by studying the RNG-K-Ɛ turbulent Volume Of Fluid (VOF) model, which is distinguished by the modified directions of the velocity vectors. When comparedwith the experimental values, the numerical simulation demonstrated very good accuracy, with an error of no more than 9.4%. The results underline the reliability and usefulness of the VOF turbulence model for understanding and simulating the hydraulic processes in compound channels.

This paper studies the phenomenon of hydraulic jump in compound channels using a numerical model and provides remarkable results. Several values of the opening parameter, h1, are utilized to generate the hydraulic jumps. A recirculation zone is detected by studying the RNG-K-Ɛ turbulent Volume Of Fluid (VOF) model, which is distinguished by the modified directions of the velocity vectors. When comparedwith the experimental values, the numerical simulation demonstrated very good accuracy, with an error of no more than 9.4%. The results underline the reliability and usefulness of the VOF turbulence model for understanding and simulating the hydraulic processes in compound channels.

This paper studies the phenomenon of hydraulic jump in compound channels using a numerical model and provides remarkable results. Several values of the opening parameter, h1, are utilized to generate the hydraulic jumps. A recirculation zone is detected by studying the RNG-K-Ɛ turbulent Volume Of Fluid (VOF) model, which is distinguished by the modified directions of the velocity vectors. When comparedwith the experimental values, the numerical simulation demonstrated very good accuracy, with an error of no more than 9.4%. The results underline the reliability and usefulness of the VOF turbulence model for understanding and simulating the hydraulic processes in compound channels.

Background and Objective: Plants of the genusMarrubium are used to cure several infectious diseases like asthma, rheumatoid and diabetes.This study investigatedin vivo antihyperglycemic capacity of the methanolic fraction (MeOHE) of twoMarrubium species via animal model.Materials and Methods: The plant extracts were investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively to reveal their phytochemical composition.Pharmacologically speaking, Wistar albino rats of either sex (150-180 g) were used to investigate the antidiabetic effect using 25 rats in each ofthe two used approaches; respectively Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and streptozotocin-induced diabetes approaches. In addition, variousbiochemical parameters were investigated to confirm the pharmacological quality of our plants. Evaluated for their possible antidiabetic effectduring two consecutive weeks for glycemia levels (2 hrs period). Results: Data revealed that MeOHE induced a significant antihyperglycemic effect,in whichM. deserti, a slight decrease in the glucose level at (143±0.5 mg/dL) was obtained while a reduction was recorded forM. vulgare(71.5±0.75 mg/dL) with a same observation for triglycerides, cholesterol, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO), glutamic pyruvic transaminase(TGP), creatinine comparing to standard. Moreover, the result showed high levels of phenolic and flavono{\"ıds content. Conclusion: This modestwork confirmed once again the real pharmacological capacity of vegetals and their possible implication to cure diabetes and complications relatedto it underlying the antihyperglycemic activity of these plants.

Background and Objective: Plants of the genusMarrubium are used to cure several infectious diseases like asthma, rheumatoid and diabetes.This study investigatedin vivo antihyperglycemic capacity of the methanolic fraction (MeOHE) of twoMarrubium species via animal model.Materials and Methods: The plant extracts were investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively to reveal their phytochemical composition.Pharmacologically speaking, Wistar albino rats of either sex (150-180 g) were used to investigate the antidiabetic effect using 25 rats in each ofthe two used approaches; respectively Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and streptozotocin-induced diabetes approaches. In addition, variousbiochemical parameters were investigated to confirm the pharmacological quality of our plants. Evaluated for their possible antidiabetic effectduring two consecutive weeks for glycemia levels (2 hrs period). Results: Data revealed that MeOHE induced a significant antihyperglycemic effect,in whichM. deserti, a slight decrease in the glucose level at (143±0.5 mg/dL) was obtained while a reduction was recorded forM. vulgare(71.5±0.75 mg/dL) with a same observation for triglycerides, cholesterol, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO), glutamic pyruvic transaminase(TGP), creatinine comparing to standard. Moreover, the result showed high levels of phenolic and flavono{\"ıds content. Conclusion: This modestwork confirmed once again the real pharmacological capacity of vegetals and their possible implication to cure diabetes and complications relatedto it underlying the antihyperglycemic activity of these plants.

Background and Objective: Plants of the genusMarrubium are used to cure several infectious diseases like asthma, rheumatoid and diabetes.This study investigatedin vivo antihyperglycemic capacity of the methanolic fraction (MeOHE) of twoMarrubium species via animal model.Materials and Methods: The plant extracts were investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively to reveal their phytochemical composition.Pharmacologically speaking, Wistar albino rats of either sex (150-180 g) were used to investigate the antidiabetic effect using 25 rats in each ofthe two used approaches; respectively Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and streptozotocin-induced diabetes approaches. In addition, variousbiochemical parameters were investigated to confirm the pharmacological quality of our plants. Evaluated for their possible antidiabetic effectduring two consecutive weeks for glycemia levels (2 hrs period). Results: Data revealed that MeOHE induced a significant antihyperglycemic effect,in whichM. deserti, a slight decrease in the glucose level at (143±0.5 mg/dL) was obtained while a reduction was recorded forM. vulgare(71.5±0.75 mg/dL) with a same observation for triglycerides, cholesterol, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO), glutamic pyruvic transaminase(TGP), creatinine comparing to standard. Moreover, the result showed high levels of phenolic and flavono{\"ıds content. Conclusion: This modestwork confirmed once again the real pharmacological capacity of vegetals and their possible implication to cure diabetes and complications relatedto it underlying the antihyperglycemic activity of these plants.

Background and Objective: Plants of the genusMarrubium are used to cure several infectious diseases like asthma, rheumatoid and diabetes.This study investigatedin vivo antihyperglycemic capacity of the methanolic fraction (MeOHE) of twoMarrubium species via animal model.Materials and Methods: The plant extracts were investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively to reveal their phytochemical composition.Pharmacologically speaking, Wistar albino rats of either sex (150-180 g) were used to investigate the antidiabetic effect using 25 rats in each ofthe two used approaches; respectively Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and streptozotocin-induced diabetes approaches. In addition, variousbiochemical parameters were investigated to confirm the pharmacological quality of our plants. Evaluated for their possible antidiabetic effectduring two consecutive weeks for glycemia levels (2 hrs period). Results: Data revealed that MeOHE induced a significant antihyperglycemic effect,in whichM. deserti, a slight decrease in the glucose level at (143±0.5 mg/dL) was obtained while a reduction was recorded forM. vulgare(71.5±0.75 mg/dL) with a same observation for triglycerides, cholesterol, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO), glutamic pyruvic transaminase(TGP), creatinine comparing to standard. Moreover, the result showed high levels of phenolic and flavono{\"ıds content. Conclusion: This modestwork confirmed once again the real pharmacological capacity of vegetals and their possible implication to cure diabetes and complications relatedto it underlying the antihyperglycemic activity of these plants.

The current investigation is centered on the characterization of specific apple cultivars in the Garza region, within the Teniet El Abed municipality, situated 55 km east of Batna (NE-Algeria). Utilizing descriptors outlined by UPOV 2015 pertaining to apples, the study focuses on morphological parameters of leaves, fruits, and terminal shoots across three varieties: Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, and Starkrimson. Additionally, soil analysis was conducted to ascertain its suitability for apple cultivation. The examination revealed limited morphological diversity among the investigated apple cultivars, with some descriptors, particularly those related to fruit traits, showing insignificant differences between cultivar types. Overall, the studied varieties - Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, and Starkrimson - exhibit distinct physiological and morphological characteristics. Variations in size, shape, skin color, flesh attributes, as well as sugar and acid content, contribute to the uniqueness of each variety. Whether one prefers sweet or tart apples, or favors larger or smaller fruits, there exists an apple variety to cater to individual tastes. Our findings complement molecular analyses and underscore the need for further exploration of apple germplasm, alongside sustained conservation efforts.