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Using Spreadsheets for Management Tasks
Authors: Burgess Dr Cathy
Published: February 2019

In this chapter we will see how using spreadsheets can help you with many of the control tasks that we have discussed in the different chapters. We’ll also see how you can use graphs and charts (hand-drawn and by spreadsheet) to help in decision-making and presenting results.
We will look at some of the simple techniques that can make spreadsheets easier to use on a frequent basis and at some of the shortcuts you can take. Incorporating some basic design features can help with ongoing usage, and with enabling others to use spreadsheets that you have designed. The use of charts and how they can help with presenting complex information in a simpler way will also be considered.
It’s assumed that you have a basic knowledge of spreadsheets. If some of this is boring because you’re at a higher level of competence, then please move on.
There’s a refresher exercise to revise skills and perhaps practise some new ones, and some suggestions about using spreadsheets for personal tasks.
By the end of this chapter, therefore, you should be able to:
- Comprehend the basic principles of spreadsheet design
- Practise a range of techniques to improve speed and efficiency
- Comprehend the variety of areas where spreadsheets can be used
- Draw a chart to scale by hand
- Create a chart using a spreadsheet.
The Planning and Management of Responsible Urban Heritage Destinations in Asia
Authors: Jamieson Professor Walter , Engelhardt Professor Richard A.
Published: February 2019

Heritage in general, and in particular urban heritage in Asia, is at the focus of a perfect storm with populations growing rapidly in cities as the rate of urbanization continues to grow at an alarming rate. Together with populations increasing rapidly in cities as urbanization grows, there are ever larger numbers of tourists placing significant pressure on urban heritage resources.
The Planning and Management of Responsible Urban Heritage Destinations in Asia explores issues such as:

• Cities that are above their ‘carrying capacity’ and the damage caused to tangible and intangible heritage assets;
• The need for a new management process to accommodate greater visitor numbers;
• The move to stewardship as the approach for the future;
• The ethical, social and regulatory issues surrounding the expropriation of heritage.

The Planning and Management of Responsible Urban Heritage Destinations in Asia introduces the reader to the nature of the urban heritage, the pressures facing this heritage and the planning and management approaches and techniques that are available to deal with the realities facing the urban heritage.

Essential reading for urban policymakers and planners, tourism officials, tourism industry professionals and heritage planners and managers as well as undergraduates and postgraduates of Tourism, Urban Planning and Sustainability.
Creative District Bangkok, Changes at the Fringe
Authors: Jamieson Walter , Engelhardt Richard
Published: February 2019

The George Town case study provided insights into the planning, design and management process for a World Heritage site, which carries with it a series of requirements for authentic development and management. The case study also provided an example of a situation in which significant resources were devoted to the conservation process using what was, at least initially, a top-down approach. In contrast, the Creative District Bangkok case study is a bottom-up approach that drew on scarce financial and human resources.
Managing Urban Heritage Areas in the Context of Sustainable Tourism, Planning and Management
Authors: Jamieson Walter , Engelhardt Richard
Published: February 2019

In this chapter, the case examples relate to planning and management, which encompasses urban planning, governance, implementation, holistic approaches, integration, carrying capacity and empowerment and participation.
Responsible Tourism and the Conservation of Heritage in Asian Urban Areas
Authors: Goodwin Harold
Published: February 2019

Fundamental to the conservation of heritage in urban areas is a planning, design, development and management process based on responsible and sustainable objectives and criteria. Culture and heritage are valued worldwide. The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity reminds us that the “defence of cultural diversity is an ethical imperative, inseparable from respect for human dignity” (UNESCO, 2001, Article 4). This is because cultural diversity “is one of the roots of development” (ibid, Article 3). Cultural heritage is esteemed and handed on to future generations because it contributes to local, national and international identity. While national identity is state sponsored, local identity emerges “naturally through the evolution of the history and cultural experience of the people” (Embong, 2011: 16). Cultural heritage is also valued as it is “the wellspring of creativity” (UNESCO, 2001, Article 7). Cultural heritage is made up of both physical (movable and fixed) and intangible elements that are successfully passed from one generation to the next. Movable physical elements include handicrafts, sculptures, paintings, archaeological objects, musical instruments and furniture. Fixed cultural dimensions include “houses, factories, commercial buildings, places of worship, cemeteries, monuments and built infrastructure such as roads, railways and bridges; physically created places such as gardens, mining sites and stock routes; and other places of historical significance such as archaeological sites” (Modern Heritage Matters, 2013); as well as historic districts and townscapes.
Urban Heritage Planning and Management in Asia, An integrated and responsible approach
Authors: Jamieson Walter , Engelhardt Richard
Published: February 2019

The current situation in many urban heritage areas of Asia is one of economic gridlock and social stalemate, as a result of various factors, including weak governance, profit-driven investment, lack of technical knowledge and skills among those responsible for guiding urban development, lack of community engagement, unwillingness to invest in long-term asset augmentation, clashes in planning and management ideologies, numbers-driven mass tourism, lack of effective management mechanisms, the inability of key stakeholders to work together to reach common goals, and inadequate access to financial and human resources.
Managing Urban Heritage Areas in the Context of Sustainable Tourism, Tourism
Authors: Jamieson Walter , Engelhardt Richard
Published: February 2019

In this chapter, the case examples relate to tourism, which encompasses tourism planning, visitor management, carrying capacity, destination management, marketing, interpretation, visitor experience and product development.
Place Making in George Town, Malaysia
Authors: Khor Neil , Benson Matt
Published: February 2019

Chapter 3 provided several examples of the planning and management of urban heritage areas and their resources. This chapter describes the experience of George Town, where the government directed a top-down planning exercise, as expected of a World Heritage property. The process had significant government attention and investment, both financial and technical.
The island of Penang in northern Malaysia (Figure 4.2) has hosted a strong tourism industry since the 1970s when the state government decided to develop the tourism industry to complement local manufacturing, as part of a strategy to generate jobs. This policy resulted in the development of the island’s north coast as beachside resorts, which until the mid-1990s made Penang a top tourism destination. This beachside resort model was copied widely throughout Southeast Asia, resulting in competition from neighbouring countries, including Thailand and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Penang’s own appeal was undermined, however, by over-development and pollution.
Challenges in Conserving and Managing Heritage in Asian Urban Areas
Authors: Jamieson Walter , Engelhardt Richard
Published: February 2019

This chapter builds on the ethical setting presented in Chapter 1. It discusses the challenges facing residents in Asian urban areas and provides an overview of the context in which urban planning, design and management in Asia occurs. Based on this analysis, the chapter then examines the problematic nature of the interface between heritage conservation and the planning, design and management of urban areas, including the impact of tourism in heritage environments. This discussion will provide the context for the case studies and examples that follow in Chapters 3, 4 and 5.
Urban areas in Asia vary in size and include metropolitan areas, regional towns and large cities, as well as portions of cities, such as historic districts. They also differ in terms of geography, economic conditions, political systems and cultural and social systems. Given these differences, it is difficult to generalise about them. However, Asian urban areas have certain similarities, one of which is that their populations are growing at unparalleled rates (see Figure 2.2). Also, the populations of these fast-growing and rapidly-expanding urban areas are demanding infrastructure development at a pace that is often far beyond local economic, financial and human capacities. Such urban areas often have poorly-developed urban management structures and weak decision-making systems, however. Furthermore, these cities have planning and governance approaches that are neither comprehensive nor robust enough to deal with the growth and complexity of the urban situation. In the very largest cities, the limits of liveability have been reached and they are unsustainable in their current form.
DERAJAD EOSINOFILIA PADA PENDERITA INFEKSI SOIL-TRANSMITTED HELMINTH (STH)
Authors: Bestari Rochmadina Suci , . Supargiyono , . Sumarni , . Suyoko
Published: February 2019

Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH) menginfeksi lebih dari satu milyar orang di seluruh dunia. Di Indonesia, prevalensi STH di beberapa tempat juga masih tinggi, ada diantaranya dengan prevalensi 40-60 % pada semua umur, dengan jenis cacing dan intensitas yang berbeda-beda. Masyarakat yang tinggal di sekitar Tempat Pembuangan sampah Akhir (TPA) biasanya sanitasinya buruk. Beberapa data menunjukkan bahwa pada penderita dengan infeksi STH sering menunjukkan gejala alergi seperti gatal-gatal pada kulit dan batuk kronis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui hubungan infeksi STH dengan angka eosinofil pada masyarakat di sekitar TPA Kelurahan Mojosongo Kecamatan Jebres Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Sampel tinja dan darah dikoleksi dari 96 warga yang bersedia berpartisipasi (dengan informed consent). Metode Kato-Katz digunakan untuk mengetahui adanya infeksi STH dan mengetahui intensitas infeksinya. Hitung eosinofil dilakukan pada sediaan apus darah tipis yang dipulas dengan Giemsa untuk mengetahui persentase eosinofil pada penderita. Prevalensi infeksi STH secara keseluruhan sebesar 7,29% (7/96) dengan rata-rata jumlah telur 61 telur per gram feses. Semua menderita infeksi tunggal dan tidak ada yang infeksi campuran. Infeksi hookworm sebesar 6,25% (6/96) dan infeksi Trichuris trichiura sebesar 1,04% (1/96). Tidak ditemukan infeksi Ascaris lumbricoides. Semuanya menderita infeksi ringan. Prevalensi eosinofilia adalah 27,8% (26/96) dengan rata-rata persentase eosinofil 2,63%. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara intensitas infeksi STH dengan angka eosinofil, dengan kekuatan sangat lemah (r=0,190; p=0,032).Kata kunci : infeksi STH, intensitas infeksi STH, angka eosinofil, Kato-Katz, eosinofilia
The Complementary Functions Method Solution to the Functionally Graded Polar Orthotropic Rotating Hyperbolic Disks with Both Radially and Circumferentially Aligned Fibers
Authors: YILDIRIM Vebil
Published: February 2019

In the present study, efforts have been made to numerically evaluate elastic displacements and stresses in a convergent or divergent hyperbolic disk subjected to a centrifugal force of constant circular velocity.  The disk material is assumed to be continuously radially functionally graded (FG) with two orthotropic materials based on the simplest Voigt rule with a power of volume fraction of two constituents. The fibers are assumed to be aligned along either radial (RR) or circumferential (CR) directions. Having been a second order differential equation with variable coefficients, the governing equation so-called Navier equation is first derived and then put in the form of two differential equations of first order. These two ordinary differential equation set is originally solved based on the initial value problem (IVP) by employing the Complementary Functions Method (CFM). The numerical results are verified with the corresponding benchmark results for uniform thickness FG polar orthotropic disks. The radial variation of the elastic fields in a hyperbolic disk is investigated for several boundary conditions, disk profile parameters, and the gradient parameter for both the radially and circumferentially aligned fibers. Some numerical results are also presented. Under the case that is considered in this study, it is revealed that the CR disk offers much higher elastic fields than RR disk under all boundary conditions. For a composite rotating disk rotating at a constant speed, it will be better to align fibers along the radial directions, to use convergent disk profiles, and to locate the material having higher radial stiffness at the outer surface. It is also disclosed that the location of the maximum Von-Mises equivalent stress in fixed-free disks varies regarding the fiber orientation.
DISCOVERING THE ROOTS – ANCESTRAL TOURISM IN ROMANIA. A PILOT STUDY
Authors: BĂBĂIȚĂ Carmen Mihaela , GALAȚI Damaris , NAGY Andrea
Published: February 2019

Ancestral tourism is a less explored field in Romania, although it has a great development potential due to the large masses of Romanian immigrants established all around the world, over time. The aim of this paper is to explore ancestral tourism in Romania, to identify what are the main reasons that trigger an individual’s desire to start searching his ancestors and to analyze the experience he has during the visit in the country of origin. To reach our research goals, we conducted an interview with six persons of Romanian descent established in several non-European countries that have visited Romania in order to discover their roots, meet their alive relatives or to reconnect with their past. Based on the received answers, we were able to create the ancestral tourist’s profile and to identify whether the genealogical experience achieved our respondents’ expectations.
JEL Classification: L83, Z31
«Arte nuevo de hacer comedias. Edición crítica. Fuentes y ecos latinos», de Lope de Vega (ed. de Felipe. B. Pedraza Jiménez y Pedro Conde Parrado)
Authors: Gutiérrez Valencia Cristina
Published: February 2019

Reseña del libro Arte nuevo de hacer comedias. Edición crítica. Fuentes y ecos latinos, de Lope de Vega (edición crítica y anotada: Felipe B. Pedraza Jiménez; fuentes y ecos latinos: Pedro Conde Parrado, Cuenca, Ediciones de la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 2016).
A omnipresença do telemóvel: contributos para uma reflexão.
Authors: Novo Rosa
Published: February 2019

O crescimento explosivo do telemóvel indica que este tipo de comunicação é de grande aceitabilidade social sendo o seu uso, de forma intensiva e multifuncional, e a sua posse cada vez mais precoce. Na verdade, a presença generalizada deste aparelho na vida das pessoas, fazem desta tecnologia um elemento central das suas vidas e tem vindo a alterar de forma significativa os seus comportamentos.

Saliente-se que são vários os organismos que recomendam o uso dos telemóveis como ferramenta pedagógica nas salas de aula. Realce-se também a proliferação de estudos empíricos relacionadas com a sua utilização, sobretudo direcionada em torno da camada mais jovem, em contextos formais e informais.

Neste sentido, o propósito deste artigo consiste, tão-somente, em convocar alguns elementos reflexivos no quadro da sua “experiência social” sobre o uso de telemóvel, visando essencialmente enfatizar a necessidade urgente de uma atitude adequada e moderada no quotidiano.
Estudos de género e Religião: diálogos difíceis e tensões latentes
Authors: Bergano Sofía
Published: February 2019

Os estudos feministas têm desencadeado ampla discussão pública sobre cidadania e igualdade de género, paralelamente tem-se assistido ao crescimento de movimentos sociais enquadráveis no ativismo religioso de oposição às teorias feministas. O presente artigo analisa a produção científica sobre a tensão entre a religião e os estudos feministas, através de um estudo exploratório de revisão da literatura de artigos publicados em revistas científicas portuguesas indexadas ao Scielo. Da análise de conteúdo desses trabalhos os resultados apontam para a prevalência de artigos relativos a religiões monoteístas (cristãs) que ilustram, na sua maioria, uma visão androcêntrica do discurso religioso.
Manifestações religiosas processionais. Passado e presente na tradição brigantina
Authors: Castro Marilia
Published: February 2019

De centúrias passadas remontam algumas demonstrações religiosas dos fiéis católicos. As tradições processionais brigantinas apresentam-se como manifestações públicas, numa junção e mescla de simbologias num mesmo cerimonial, acompanhado por entidades laicas e religiosas, que assumem nesta participação um elo integrador e respeitador desses valores e dessas crenças, assumindo-se a procissão, também, como congregador social. As iconografias representativas destas devoções populares, em que a linguagem simbólica adotada espelha esse respeito e uma solenidade inquestionável, refletem simultaneamente diversas (re)interpretações estéticas e artísticas. Identificando-se diferentes olhares que perscrutam todos esses símbolos representativos integrados em leituras e apreensões subjetivas numa expressão de sentimentos devocionais.
Tuning the Resonance Frequency and Miniaturization of a Novel Microstrip Bandpass Filter
Authors: Rezaei Abbas , Noori Leila
Published: February 2019

In this paper, a compact microstrip bandpass filter is designed using two open loop resonators. In order to obtain a tunable bandpass response with low insertion loss, two stubs are loaded inside them. The design process is based on obtaining the input admittance. Then, using the input admittance, a method is presented to control the resonance frequency and miniaturization simultaneously. The obtained insertion loss and the return loss at the resonance frequency are 0.1 dB and 19.7 dB respectively. To verify the design method, the proposed filter is fabricated and measured. The measured results are in good agreement with the simulated results.
Annual Reviewer Acknowledgement
Authors: Zhao Kewen
Published: February 2019

The Editorial team of the journal would like to thank the reviewers for their work in referring manuscripts during 2018.
L’impact de la coopération culturelle française sur la langue
Authors: ALASSAF Yaqdhan
Published: February 2019

This review is concerned with the cultural and scientific cooperation between Iraq and France. Through this cooperation the French government provided joint fellowship program in master and doctorate in various subjects. With regard to teaching French as a second foreign language the support included training courses (2-4 weeks) offered to French language teachers to help keep them abreast of the development of the language education sector. In addition, free curricula taught in the French language departments in five Iraqi universities has also been provided through this cooperation. Recently, in October 2017 the French government affirmed their continued willingness and commitment to participate in the rehabilitation of higher education in general and specifically revitalization of linguistic centers by signing a Goodwill Memorandum. This review, explores possible benefits to a country like Iraq, which has suffered for years from being away from development and advancement as well as the destruction of infrastructure.
A New Inexact Non-Interior Continuation Algorithm for Second-Order Cone Programming
Authors: Fang Liang
Published: February 2019

Second-order cone programming has received considerable attention in the past decades because of its wide range of applications. Non-interior continuation method is one of the most popular and efficient methods for solving second-order cone programming partially due to its superior numerical performances. In this paper, a new smoothing form of the well-known Fischer-Burmeister function is given. Based on the new smoothing function, an inexact non-interior continuation algorithm is proposed. Attractively, the new algorithm can start from an arbitrary point, and it solves only one system of linear equations inexactly and performs only one line search at each iteration. Moreover, under a mild assumption, the new algorithm has a globally linear and locally Q-quadratical convergence. Finally, some preliminary numerical results are reported which show the effectiveness of the presented algorithm.
Analysis of a thermal cycle that surpass Carnot efficiency undergoing closed polytropic transformations
Authors: Ferreiro Garcia Ramon , Carbia Carril Dr. Jose
Published: February 2019

This research work deals with a feasible non-regenerative thermal cycle, composed by two pairs of closed polytropic-isochoric transformations implemented by means of a double acting reciprocating cylinder which differs basically from the conventional Carnot based thermal cycles in that:

-it consists of a non condensing mode thermal cycle

-all cycle involves only closed transformations, instead of the conventional open processes of the Carnot based thermal cycles,

-in the active processes (polytropic path functions), as heat is being absorbed, mechanical work is simultaneously performed, avoiding the conventional quasi-adiabatic expansion or compression processes inherent to the Carnot based cycles and,

-during the closed polytropic processes, mechanical work is also performed by means of the working fluid contraction due to heat releasing.

An analysis of the proposed cycle is carried out for helium as working fluid and results are compared with those of a Carnot engine operating under the same ratio of temperatures. As a result of the cycle analysis, it follows that the ratio of top to the bottom cycle temperatures has very low dependence on the ideal thermal efficiency, but the specific work, and, furthermore, within the range of relative low operating temperatures, high thermal efficiency is achieved, surpassing the Carnot factor.
Regulation of Cough by Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels in Airway Sensory Nerves
Authors: Svajdova S , Brozmanova M.
Published: February 2019

Chronic cough is a significant clinical problem in many patients. Current cough suppressant therapies are largely ineffective and have many dangerous adverse effects. Therefore, the identification of novel therapeutic targets and strategies for chronic cough treatment may lead to development of novel effective antitussive therapies with fewer adverse effects. The experimental research in the area of airway sensory nerves suggests that there are two main vagal afferent nerve subtypes that can directly activate cough – extrapulmonary airway C-fibres and Aδ-fibres (described as cough receptors) innervating the trachea. There are different receptors on the vagal nerve terminals that can trigger coughing, such as TRP channels and P2X2/3 receptors. However, in many patients with chronic respiratory diseases multiple activation of these receptors could be involved and it is also difficult to target these receptors. For that reason, a strategy that would inhibit cough-triggering nerve afferents regardless of activated receptors would be of great benefit. In recent years huge progress in understanding of voltage-gated sodium channels (NaVs) leads to a hypothesis that selective targeting of NaVs in airways may represent an effective treatment of pathological cough. The NaVs (NaV1.1 – NaV1.9) are essential for initiation and conduction of action potentials in these nerve fibres. Effective blocking of NaVs will prevent communication between airways and central nervous system and that would inhibit provoked cough irrespective to stimuli. This review provides an overview of airway afferent nerve subtypes that have been described in respiratory tract of human and in animal models. Moreover, the review highlights the current knowledge about cough, the sensory nerves involved in cough, and the voltage-gated sodium channels as a novel neural target in regulation of cough.
Potential of Selected Trace Elements in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Ferencikova V , Osina O.
Published: February 2019

Based on the high prevalence, diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered as a worldwide problem. More than 8.3 % of the world population is suffering from this disease. One of the causing factors of this disease can be the absence or imbalance of trace, essential elements. It can cause collapses of antioxidant defence and glucose intolerance. It plays a role in the pathogenesis and progression to diabetes mellitus. This review focuses on chromium, copper, selenium, vanadium, and zinc. Many studies deal with these elements but there is variability in opinions. Insulin-mimetic activity and ability to control the concentrations of blood glucose were confirmed. However, these effects were of more importance in patients with prediabetes. In patients with prediabetes, due to the supplementation of selected trace elements, it is possible to normalize the blood glucose level and prevent the development of diabetes mellitus. The importance of supplementation was confirmed for chromium and zinc. The supplementation of vanadium has a positive effect on the normalization of glycaemia but it is necessary to control the level as it can have toxic effects during long-term treatment. Conversely, higher copper concentrations in the body adversely affect patients and chelation therapy is needed. Selenium must be kept in the standard concentration and regular control of the concentration in the body is necessary. For this reason it is necessary to continue with analysis and the creation of new methodologies that could unify the view on the issue.
Gender Differences in Kidney Transplantation – 10-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Kovacikova L , Bena L , Lackova E , Zilinska Z , Granak K , Skalova P , Vnucak M , Laca L , Mokan M , Dedinska I.
Published: February 2019

Background: Chronic kidney disease represents a world-wide health problem affecting approximately 195 million women around the world. Risk of development of chronic kidney disease is greater in women; therefore, the World Kidney Day 2018 was dedicated to kidney disease, treatment options, and its specifics in female patients.

Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analysed a cohort of 1,457 patients after kidney transplantation from all transplant centres in Slovakia over a period of ten years from 2005 – 2015.The parameters taken into account were cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), outcome of transplantation in a context of differences between the genders.

Results: During the ten-year period there were 557 transplanted women vs. 900 men. Among female recipient the dominant cause of ESRD was tubulointerstitial nephritis (males 22.3% vs. females 32.1%, p < 0.0001), other causes of ESRD where females were significantly more represented than men included polycystic kidney disease (males 11.6% vs. females 17.6%, p = 0.0013) and systemic lupus erythematosus (males 0.2% vs. females 2.3 %, p = 0.0001). There was no significant difference in 12-month, 5-year, and 10-year both graft and patient survival rates between men and women. Female recipients wait for kidney transplantation significantly longer in spite of comparable time spent on dialysis (males 32.9 months vs. females 39.4 months, p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: Despite comparable patient and graft survival rates in male and female recipients in our study there are other studies showing that gender as well as gender mismatch significantly influence the outcomes of transplantation.
Jeavons Syndrome, Eyelid Myoclonus with Absences (EMA) with Epileptic Status and Hypoactive Delirium
Authors: Sobolova G , Drobny M , Tulejova L , Ucnova S , Saniova B. Drobna
Published: February 2019

The evaluation of electroencephalogram (EEG) and the clinical picture of eyelid myoclonus (EM) with absences (EMA) using classical EEG signal evaluation and power spectral analysis currently presents a major challenge to predict further improvement, unsteady status, neurological defect outcomes in patients, or lethal termination in septic encephalopathy and acid-base imbalance due to kidney failure. At the Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Medicine (CAIM) of University Hospital in Martin (UHM) we clinically examined a patient N.J., a 58-year-old male with EMA. We used the Neuron-Spectrum-AM specialized software to measure the EEG signal visually and by means of power spectral analysis methods to quantitatively analyse the EEG record.

The power spectral colour maps confirmed a disturbance of consciousness, approximating the depth of unconsciousness, affirmatively with a clinical disorder in absences, hypoactive delirium, and showed extinction of functional brain foci with the possibility of topical interpretation, and established an EEG correlate of impaired cognition, attention and lucidity of consciousness that were assessed by the clinical findings of the attending physician. The EMA syndrome was a final agonal condition with hypoactive delirium and was considered to be idiopathic epilepsy linked to severe metabolic-septic encephalopathy as an epileptic syndrome.
Severe Recurrent Epistaxis - The Main Symptom of Hereditary Haemorrhagic Teleangiectasia
Authors: Lucanska M , Hajtman A , Pecova R
Published: February 2019

Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome, is of dominant autosomal inheritance. Pathologic changes of vascular walls cause recurrent episodes of bleeding from many organ systems. Recurrent epistaxis is the first and the most frequent symptom of HHT. The causal therapy is not known but there are many therapeutic procedures improving the overall condition.

We present a case of a 76-year-old man suffering from HHT, frequently hospitalized and treated for massive nose bleeding. In past a selective arterial embolization was performed thrice; nonetheless, the intensity and frequency of epistaxis remained unchanged. Anterior nasal package and electrocoagulation were performed repeatedly as the “first aid” treatment. In the article we also mention other therapeutic modalities for this diagnosis; unfortunately, their efficacy remains inadequate.
Analysis of the Agricultural Land Market Transactions in Selected Regions of Slovakia in the Years 2007–2016
Authors: Buday Štefan , Roháčiková Oľga , Rumanovská Ľubica
Published: February 2019

Despite the fact that the agricultural land market in Slovakia has developed in recent years, the overwhelming part of agricultural land in Slovakia is utilized in the form of rent. Only a small part is managed by the landowners themselves. It is therefore necessary to create mechanisms that would make it easier for both beginners and experienced farmers to acquire land as a basic factor of production. It is also important to create conditions enabling agricultural land to continue to serve its purposes and be acquired by persons who are competent for the management of the land and will manage it in compliance with the criteria of good agricultural and environmental practice. Research and analysis of factors affecting the land market and the rental market with agricultural land will also play an important role in these directions. During the evaluated period 2007–2016, we analyzed 244,374 land plots of agricultural land in twelve districts of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred also as SR). In the twelve districts of Slovakia, from 2007 to 2016, the average market price agricultural land without a distinction of size categories showed a fluctuating trend. Higher values of the average market price of agricultural land were recorded in the first years of the reviewed period. The highest value of the average market price was recorded in 2008 and amounted to 2.76 €.m−2. During the monitored period, from 2007 to 2011, the average market price had always values exceeding 1 €.m−2. In the reviewed twelve districts of Slovakia during the monitored period, the sold area of agricultural land represented acreage of 100,574 ha. From this acreage, the largest share (58.41%) scored arable land followed by permanent grassland with a share of 40.92%. Orchards marked the 0.43% share of the total acreage and the smallest share (only 0.23%) of the total sales was represented by vineyards.
The Development of Chosen Social and Economic Indicators in Rural Areas of the Slovak Republic
Authors: Kováčik Marián , Žuffová Eva
Published: February 2019

The focus of the following article was to study development of certain social and economic indicators in Slovakia. We focused this paper on two types of regions in Slovakia, urban and rural. For this purpose we decided to measure the development of inhabitants in rural and urban areas as well as median age of the population. We also partially focused on the sector of agriculture since it used to play an important role in rural areas as a key employer. We found that there is a trend of moving people from urban to rural areas and that agriculture is losing its key role because of decreasing employment trend. This can be caused by low attractiveness of this sector and low income which, nowadays, plays an important role in finding a job.
Structure of Household Expenditures in Slovakia and Relations Between its Categories
Authors: Lazíková Zuzana
Published: February 2019

Household income is one of the basic indicators of the living standard of population in countries or regions. The income indicator is inextricably linked to the household expenditure indicator, whose structure also indicates the living standards of households. The development of income and expenditures of Slovak households has been affected by many events over the last decades (fulfilment of the Maastricht criteria, accession of the Slovak Republic to the EU, adoption of the euro currency, economic crisis). The category of gross cash expenditures, net cash expenditures or consumption expenditures may be used to assess household expenditures. Based on the classification by individual consumption by purpose (COICOP), the expenditures are divided into 12 basic categories. The development of individual categories of expenditures, however, should be analysed separately as there is no long-term balanced relationship between them.
Third Sector Institutions at the Local Level and their Impact on Human Development
Authors: Varecha Lukáš
Published: February 2019

In the paper, we analyse the relationship between third sector local institutions, which represent a component of social capital, and human development at the level of Slovak municipalities. In order to measure human development we use modified human development index, reflecting unemployment, level of education and gross mortality rate. We hypothesize that third sector institutions acting at the local level have a positive impact on human development. We utilize regression analysis in order to reveal this relationship, using cross-sectional data. Statistical results confirm our hypothesis. There is a positive and statistically significant relationship between the number of civic associations and the level of the human development index, even when filtering out other impacts, including self-government organizations per 1,000 inhabitants and net assets of the municipality per inhabitant. This result may be explained by the concept of social capital, meaning the network of interest-group relationships has a positive impact on providing services, governance and better access to less accessible forms of capital.
Empirical Study on Women Safety Concerns at Public Places: Case Study of Lahore City
Authors: Bajwa Muhammad Usman , Khan Aisha , Nadeem Muhammad
Published: February 2019

Changing trends of human settlements and urbanization have a significant impact on all segments of society. Lahore is the most crowded and urbanized district of Punjab. Women participate in the development of the city, they are required to visit workplaces, and experience public places. Subsequently, these public places are grounds of ferocity and discomfort. The study examines the female’s perception regarding safety at public places and the consequent factors contributing towards the insecurity of females. Regression analysis is carried out to interpret the causal relationship between public places and safety elements. In conclusion, it was established that safety elements should be kept in mind to achieve safer environment. The research necessitates urban planners and designers to introduce features for women safety, privacy and comfort in the design of public places.
Conditions for a Dialogue of Local Community and Genius Loci
Authors: Petrušonis Vytautas
Published: February 2019

The research focuses on local community dialogue with genius loci as certain subjectivity of urbanized environment. The following research methods were used: abstraction, analogy, generalization, synthesis, and semantic analysis. Sets of informational units as system of genius loci symptoms, offered in this article, can be used for the presentation of genius loci. Such data figure as network of knowledge highlighted from a cultural-ecological point of view. Some traits of genius loci of Lentvaris manor park are presented.
Contemporary Challenges in Planning for Shrinkage of Historic Places: A Review
Authors: Barvika Sarmīte , Bondars Edgars , Bondare Santa
Published: February 2019

Urban shrinkage is among of the most dangerous current risks for the preservation of liveability (e.g. residential function) in formerly prosperous historical residential and industrial districts. The planning for shrinkage emerged only in the 21st century in order to manage and prevent growing urban decay, depopulation and housing crisis through the application of smart structural adjustment policies and planning instruments for formerly heavily industrialised North American and Asian cities. Both shrinkage and liveability planning are still very “fuzzy” concepts and have been applied in ways that are not always consistent (e.g. for measuring decline, migration, demographics). However, remains the question of what (methods or approaches) would prevent (control) this well-known but evidently “wicked” and still less explored phenomenon of “loss of liveability” in a historical built environment. This paper aims to review the urban shrinkage and liveability problematic and prevention solutions (methods) based on studies of theory and practice of urban planning.
Prime numbers with a certain extremal type property
Authors: Tutaj Edward
Published: February 2019

The convex hull of the subgraph of the prime counting function x → π(x) is a convex set, bounded from above by a graph of some piecewise affine function x → (x). The vertices of this function form an infinite sequence of points

(

e

k

,
π
(

e

k

)
)

1
∞

$({e_k},\pi ({e_k}))_1^\infty $

. The elements of the sequence (ek)1
∞ shall be called the extremal prime numbers. In this paper we present some observations about the sequence (ek)1
∞ and we formulate a number of questions inspired by the numerical data. We prove also two – it seems – interesting results. First states that if the Riemann Hypothesis is true, then

e

k

+
1

e

k

=
1

${{{e_k} + 1} \over {{e_k}}} = 1$

. The second, also depending on Riemann Hypothesis, describes the order of magnitude of the differences between consecutive extremal prime numbers.
The efficacy of essential oils against Venturia inaequalis (Cooke) G. Winter and Podosphaera leucotricha (Ellis & Everh.) E. S. Salmon in vivo
Authors: Hochbaum Tamás , Petróczy Marietta , Ladányi Márta , Nagy Géza
Published: February 2019

Though profitable crop production can be more simply achieved by using synthetic pesticides, the research of alternative plant protection solutions is necessary. The effect of the volatile oils of cinnamon, thyme, and a copper ingredient fertilizer were tested for their activity against apple scab and powdery mildew in apple orchards in 2014 and 2017. Oils applied alone or in combination were effective against apple scab in 2014 and in 2017 and against powdery mildew on leaves in 2017. The copper ingredient fertilizer product improved the efficacy of the oils. The results of these trials show that the tested volatile oils are suitable candidates for further research and for the development of organic fungicides against the diseases of apple.
Automated evaluation of agricultural damage using UAV survey
Authors: Stojcsics Daniel , Domozi Zsolt , Molnár András
Published: February 2019

In the last decade, the rate of the industrial usage of fixed-wing and blended wing aircraft has increased. A 1–2-km2 area can be surveyed by such a drone within 30 to 60 minutes, without any special infrastructure, and this can be repeated at any time. This provides an opportunity to conduct automatized surveys and time series data testing, which can be used as a basis to decide specific processes. The state and the development of the plants can be monitored as well as the spread of pests and the efficiency of the procedures that protect against them. During the surveys, thousands of images are taken of the area, which can be converted to a georeferenced large-sized map within 20 to 40 hours, including post-production and a resolution varying from 0.01 to 0.1 cm/pixel. The paper provides a solution to the industrial post-production of these high-quantity data, in which a deep learning-based automated process using Matlab is presented, including a comparison of the results to the GIS data.
Soil loss susceptibility model of the Baraolt Depression
Authors: Csiszér Levente , Bilaşco Ştefan
Published: February 2019

The soil loss susceptibility model, made for the Baraolt Depression, offers useful information for the farmers regarding the areas that should be used in a certain way and for a certain purpose, with farming methods which aim at the protection of their most important means of production – soil.
Awareness of the environmental implications of the unsustainable use of biomass energy sources among rural households in Jigawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Orifah Olusegun Martins , Ijeoma Messiah Chijioke , Omokhudu Gloria Isi , Ahungwa Gabriel T. , Muktar Bashir Garba
Published: February 2019

Use of biomass energy is on the increase in rural areas of Nigeria, and its use poses serious environmental challenges. The study assessed the awareness of the environmental implications associated with the unsustainable use of biomass energy sources among rural households in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using structured questionnaire. Collected data were analysed using descriptive (frequency counts, percentage, mean, and rank) and inferential statistics (chi-squared test). The result revealed that the majority of the respondents were male (94.2%), married (90.8%), and between 31 to 40 years, with a mean age of 39.8 years. Results further revealed that the majority of the respondents were farmers (56.7%), had Qur’anic education (71.7%), and earned a monthly income of N10,000–N20,999 (52.5%), with a mean monthly income of ₦13,816.67. Use of fuel wood (100%) and charcoal (100%) were the dominant biomass energy sources used. Results at the level of awareness revealed that the majority of the respondents (80.8%) had low awareness of the environmental implications associated with the unsustainable use of biomass energy sources. The respondents’ main source of information on the environmental implications associated with the unsustainable use of biomass energy sources were radio (64.17%) and extension agents (54.2%). The high cost of other alternatives, scarcity of refilling stations, scarcity of the alternatives, and lack of funds to purchase other alternatives are some of the major constraint bedevilling the use of non-solid energy sources. Level of education (χ2 = 6.584; p < 0.1) and average monthly income (χ2 = 8.277; p < 0.1) were significantly related to awareness of the environmental implication of the unsustainable use of biomass energy. It is therefore recommended that people should be enlightened on the environmental implications associated with the unsustainable use of biomass energy sources. Furthermore, policies favouring a switch of energy source should be considered.
Disease incidence, identification, and monthly fluctuations in the population density of root-knot nematodesMeloidogyne javanicaon cucumber plants in Semel District, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Ami Sulaiman Naif , Ghaeib Shireen , Shingaly Ali
Published: February 2019

A survey was performed in four locations of Semel District – as follows: Sartenk, Qesir yazdin, Sharia, and Grshin (Bawerde) – by selecting 4 greenhouses planted with cucumber plants (Cucumis sativusL.) on each location, during both growing seasons (spring and autumn) of the year 2015. The results showed that the incidence of root-knot disease increased to its maximum level (37.48%) in the autumn season and then decreased to its minimum level (34.67%) in the spring season. According to the surveyed locations, the highest disease incidence (73.05%) was recorded in Sartenk location and the lowest (13.54%) in Sharia location. Results of the interaction between the locations and seasons revealed that the highest disease incidence (80.5%) appeared in Sartenk location during the autumn growing season followed by 65.60% in the same location during the spring growing season, whereas the lowest percentage was reported in Sharia during the spring season (3.47%). Depending on the perineal patterns for species identification ofMeloidogynespp. on cucumber plants, results showed the presence ofMeloidogyne javanicain all surveyed locations. Generally, in one of the greenhouses of Sartenk location, the population density ofM. javanicareached its maximum level (1,762 nematodes/200 gm soil) in September 2015, while the minimum level (337.5 nematodes/200 gm soil) was recorded in May the same year.
Effects of discharge from carwash on the physico-chemical parameters and zooplanktonic abundance of Odo-Ebo River, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Authors: Odeyemi Oluwakemi Elizabeth , Adedeji Adebukola Adenike , Odeyemi Olatunji Joshua
Published: February 2019

The study determines the physico-chemical parameters of water from Odo-Ebo River with a view to providing information on the effects of discharge from carwash on the River’s water quality. Samples (48) for physico-chemical water quality were collected monthly over a period of an annual cycle (February 2015–January 2016) from four stations, namely: upstream (about 500 m before the carwash), two discharge points (1st and 2nd discharge points), and downstream (about 500 m after the carwash). The discharge points had higher mean values in 9 out of the 13 investigated water quality parameters, especially plant nutrient ions (phosphate, nitrate, and sulphate), with the discharge points significantly differing from the other stations in terms of phosphate concentration and apparent colour. This led to reduction in dissolved oxygen and zooplankton abundance, changes in apparent water colour, and increase in COD at the effluent receiving points. Furthermore, the higher mean values of dissolved oxygen, BOD5, turbidity, and true colour recorded upstream and downstream were reflections of higher biological productivity and organic detritus at these stations as compared to discharge points. The specific presence of some eutrophic species at the discharge points has only further proven the negative effects the effluent from the carwash had on the river, thus posing a potential threat to its aquatic organisms’ diversity. This eutrophication effect was observed downstream as an increase in zooplankton abundance and diversity. Therefore, environmental protection regulations are needed to reduce anthropogenic influence on the rivers in Nigeria.