bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le virus Visna-Maedi et les affections respiratoires de la chèvre. Evidences sérologiques. Rôle pathogène. Note préliminaire
Authors: Fiocre B. , Perreau P. , Faye P. , Remond Michèle
Published: March 2018

L'étude clinique, les échecs répétés de divers traitements, la recherche de différentes étiologies nous ont amenés à rechercher les anticops Visna-Maedi dans le sérum des chèvres atteintes de troubles respiratoires chroniques (toux de chèvrerie) . La quasi-totalité des sérums examinés provenant de troupeaux où la toux de chèvrerie sévit se sont montrés positifs vis-à-vis du virus Visna-Maedi par la méthode d ’immuno-diffusion en gélose. Cette observation n’est qu'une première approche qui devra être complétée par des études ultérieures.
Note sur l'adaptation de la Brebis de Frise orientale et de ses croisements en Méditerranée
Authors: Boyazoglu J. G.
Published: March 2018

Le développement de l’irrigation dans les plaines méditerranéennes a ouvert ces dernières années des possibilités de production agricole intensive dans plusieurs régions. On s’est ainsi demandé si l’élevage des brebis laitières pouvait valoriser cette amélioration. A cet effet, dans beaucoup de cas, un croisement avec la race Frisonne, qui parmi toutes les races laitières présente le potentiel de production laitière le plus élevé ainsi qu’une grande fécondité dans son pays d’origine, a été essayé. Nos résultats (Grèce et Sardaigne) confirment l’information obtenue dans d’autres parties du bassin méditerranéen (France, Israël, Portugal, Espagne, Turquie) : même dans des conditions de nutrition et d’élevage les meilleures possibles — du fait de la température élevée et du climat sec régnant dans le milieu méditerranéen — il n’est pas profitable et dans la plupart des cas même pas recommandé d'élever des brebis avec plus de 50 p. 100 de sang Frison.
Existence en France de Paramphistomum daubneyi Dinnik 1962. (Trematoda : Paramphistomata)
Authors: Graber M. , Chauve Claude , Fonteneau M. , Guilhon
Published: March 2018

The authors point out, for the first time, the presence of Paramphistomum daubneyi Dinnik, 1962 in the rumen of cattle originating from Loire and Maine-et-Loire departments (France). As Fasciola hepatica, the intermediate host is a lymnaeid snail, Lymnaea truncatula.

It seems that the very closely related species Paramphistomum microbothrium Fischœder, 1901 which develops exclusively in Bulinid snails occurs only in Corsica to the exclusion of french continental territory where Butinids are not indigeneous.

The pathological action of Paramphistomum daubneyi is discussed.
L'attendrissage mécanique des viandes : un problème technique et juridique
Authors: Seynave R.
Published: March 2018

En hygiène alimentaire, une imbrication de plus en plus étroite des considérations juridiques et techniques apparaît par suite de l'importante réglementation sanitaire bâtie depuis 1973 sur le fondement du décret du 21 juillet 1971. En matière d’attendrissage mécanique des viandes, l'armature juridique est efficace grâce à la loi du 1er août 1905 et la jurisprudence constante qui s’y attache. Des prescriptions sanitaires complémentaires ne semblent même pas nécessaires dans le cadre d’un attendrissage à la demande et à la vue de l’acheteur. La certitude d'un démontage bi-quotidien avec nettoyage et désinfection, la disposition de l'appareil en boutique, l'interdiction de toute compression de la viande pourraient seulement compléter les règlements sanitaires. Autoriser un attendrissage à l’avance compliquerait la réglementation et en entraverait le contrôle d’application.
La responsabilité civile contractuelle du vétérinaire praticien
Authors: Clouet Marcel
Published: March 2018

La responsabilité civile professionnelle du vétérinaire relève de l'obligation contractuelle définie aux articles 1137, 1147 et 1 150 du Code Civil.

Elle implique, pour le praticien, le recours aux moyens découlant des données actuelles de la science et propres à assurer des soins diligents, consciencieux et attentifs.

Dans les principaux domaines de l’activité professionnelle, ces moyens ont été définis.

La normalisation des actions en responsabilité civile est sous la dépendance de la formation continue des vétérinaires, du consentement éclairé des usagers et d’une assistance technique auprès des compagnies d’assurances.
Réactions sérologiques à l'égard de la brucellose bovine dans certains effectifs de mâles indemnes
Authors: Parez M. , Guérin Bernard
Published: March 2018

A study was made on 68 bulls and 11 boars divided in 5 lots. The observed development of serological and positive reactions was of a vaccinal type, their intensity varied and, most of the time, their duration was proportional to their intensity.

A study on the origin of these brucellosis positive serological reactions, which have been observed on free and severely controlled males, helped reveal the dependence of these reactions to the use of some contaminated material or injected products with brucella abortus vaccine, when used.
Zébroïdes de cirque et chevaux zébrés
Authors: Rousseau M.
Published: March 2018

Stripes of Horse are quite uncommon, except at limbs. The Author had studied them comparatively in Horses of paleolithical art and present, especially a russian one . Here, he studies the stripes of hybrids : 1° published ; 2° observed by himself. 1° Horse (domestical or Prjevalski) x Zebra (or disapeared Quagga). In the Museum, Paris : with foetal mortality 1808 ; successfully, 1879. Lord Morton (Darwin), 1847. Then, Gray, Mammalian Hybrids, 1971.

2° Arabian mare X Grevy's Zebra, two zebroids from «Cirque National Suisse Knie» at Rapperswill.

Hybrids do not seem to occur naturally, although different species of zebra cohabit. They are produced by man, like an artificial prolongation of Zoology.

Only female hybrids seem to be able to fecundity ; but no produce of zebroid had been found attested.

The Author wishes, in France, their scientific production, and converging survey by specialists of many different disciplines : Zootechny ; veterinarian tropical Medicine, Psychology, Genetics, Evolution, Paleonthology, Prehistory, History, Ethnology and Iconology (since Paleolithic).
Méthode d'analyse microbiologique, en 24 h des denrées alimentaires. II. Résultats pour 250 plats cuisinés
Authors: Catsaras M. , Dorso Y.
Published: March 2018

Lors de l’examen de 250 plats cuisinés, la recherche des germes aérobies mésophiles à 30° C, des coliformes, des coliformes fécaux, des anaérobies sulfito-réducteurs à 46° C, de Staphylococcus aureus et des Salmonella, a été systématiquement effectuée avec une incubation de 24 h. A l'examen des résultats, comparés à ceux obtenus en parallèle avec la méthode bactériologique classique (3 à 5 jours de délai de réponse), il apparaît que la méthode «24 heures» pourrait être utilisée valablement, sous réserve d’études complémentaires.
Le «signe du pincement du doigt» en traumatologie coxo-fémorale du chien
Authors: Chary J. F.
Published: March 2018

L'auteur décrit une technique très simple pour le diagnostic clinique différentiel des affections traumatiques de la hanche du chien : luxation de la hanche, fracture du col et fracture acétabulaire.
Sur la pharmacologie du propylène glycol en tant qu'excipient
Authors: Ruckebusch Yves , Bueno L. , Toutain Pierre-Louis
Published: March 2018

Propylene glycol despite its safety as a drug solvent exerts a wide variety of actions. The following effects are identified : increased diuresis in dogs, decreased uterine motility in ewes, vasoconstriction and arrhythmia in calves and aggravating deslanoside-induced ventricular rhythm disorder in cats.
Les avermectines dans la thérapeutique des gales des bovins
Authors: Euzéby Jacques , Bussiéras J. , Than Hung Ngo
Published: March 2018

Les auteurs font état de l'activité des avermectines, antibiotiques élaborés par Streptomyces avermitilis, dans le traitement de la gale psoroptique des bovins. Cette activité est excellente et s'étend aux larves d'hypodermes hébergées aussi par les malades. Aucune toxicité ni aucun effet secondaire n'est observé chez les animaux traités.
L'épizootie de fièvre aphteuse des Pyrénées-Atlantiques (janvier 1981)
Authors: Cazaubon P. , Gourreau Jean-Marie , Daulouède P. , Kaiser C.
Published: March 2018

L’épizootie de fièvre aphteuse, qui a sévi dans le département des Pyrénées-Atlantiques au mois de janvier 1981, n'a diffusé que dans quatre exploitations porcines. Les mesures de prophylaxie médicale et sanitaire, mises en œuvre dès l’apparition du premier foyer, ont permis de juguler très rapidement la maladie. L'origine de l'affection, due à un virus de type C, est très vraisemblablement à rechercher de l’autre côté de la frontière franco-espagnole.
Une exposition autour d'un des quatre chevaux de Saint-Marc de Venise
Authors: Rousseau Michel
Published: March 2018

Le quadrige de Saint-Marc de Venise (au char perdu) est le seul en bronze doré parvenu de l'Antiquité. Un de ses chevaux a été exposé à Paris (9 avril -10 août 1981). Il y a été précédé de deux chevaux d'argile du premier Empereur de Chine (259-210 avant J. C.), objet d'une communication à l'Académie Vétérinaire de d’Hauteville et Barrairon. Ce sont deux poneys (1,32 m) mâles castrés, dont un tirait un char. L’auteur le compare à celui de Saint-Marc, mâle entier (1,71 m, sans doute plus grand que nature). Tous deux ont le corps très long et très cylindrique, un garrot peu dégagé, une croupe excessive, la poitrine insuffisamment haute, alors que les membres sont, proportionnellement, trop longs et trop écartés ; la tête exprime l'attention. Le cheval de Saint-Marc la redresse avec fierté. Sa pupille rappelle celle de l'homme.

Il est précédé de 150 œuvres d'art exceptionnelles reproduites au catalogue. Il se distingue avec originalité de toutes celles qui l'ont précédé. Il en a inspiré beaucoup. Il remonterait à la fin de notre second siècle, dans un «héllénisme tardif déjà marqué par le style solennel des Romains», qui commençaient à employer les chevaux plus grands et plus massifs.
Contribution de l’examen tomodensitométrique à l'exploration du syndrome cérébelleux chez le chien
Authors: Legrand J. J. , Cartier B.
Published: March 2018

Les auteurs exposent l’apport de la tomodensitométrie à l'exploration de trois cas de syndromes cérébelleux spontanés chez le chien. Ils en déduisent les possibilités et les limites de la méthode, telles qu'elles leur apparaissent actuellement.
Mise en évidence chez les porcelets atteints de la colibacillose du sevrage de la fraction thermolabile de souches d’Escherichia coli réputées en être dépourvues
Authors: Renault Lucien , Storm P. K. , Le Bourhis Elizabeth , Mathieu D. , Constantin A.
Published: March 2018

Les auteurs, chez 50 porcelets atteints de colibacillose du sevrage, mettent en évidence, par le test ELISA (méthode immuno-enzymatique) la fraction thermolabile (LT) de l'entérotoxine à partir de 28 souches d’Escherichia coli, comme la 0141 : K 85 ac, considérées comme étant pourvues seulement de la fraction thermostable (ST). Ces résultats sont confirmés pour 26 d'entre elles par le test épicutané sur lapin.

Les auteurs discutent ensuite de l’intérêt comparatif des méthodes de diagnostic ainsi que des conséquences à tirer de leurs résultats en matière de vaccination des porcelets.
Vaccination antirabique par voie orale avec des vaccins tués. Premiers résultats
Authors: Métianu Tibérius , Chevallier G. , Simone Guillemere
Published: March 2018

Sont rapportés ici les premiers résultats obtenus lors de la vaccination de l'animal d'expérience par la voie digestive, selon deux procédés.

Le premier était réalisé par des vaccins vivants atténués, ou des vaccins inactivés, administrés aux petits animaux de laboratoire soit directement dans le duodénum soit dans la lumière de l'intestin après son exposition chirurgicale.

Le second consistait en vaccins inactivés contenus dans des gélules enrobées dans une laque résistante à l'acide et administrés au chat par voie orale.

Il a été observé que :

1. Les vaccins atténués administrés au rat dans le duodénum étaient faiblement antigéniques, contrairement aux vaccins inactivés qui se sont révélés efficaces par cette voie, ce qui suggérait que les vaccins vivants atténués pouvaient être altérés par le suc gastrique présent dans le duodénum.

2. Les vaccins vivants atténués administrés directement dans la lumière intestinale se sont révélés faiblement immunogènes tandis que les vaccins inactivés injectés par la même voie se sont montrés actifs, encore que ces derniers donnés par voie s.c. le soient davantage.

3. Le vaccin inactivé administré par voie orale a conféré une bonne protection chez 5 chats sur 8, après l'administration de rappel.

Des recherches sont actuellement conduites dans notre laboratoire pour conférer aux animaux une immunité durable contre la rage sylvatique.
Safety Analysis of Leishmania Vaccine Used in a Randomized Canine Vaccine/Immunotherapy Trial
Authors: Toepp Angela , Larson Mandy , Grinnage-Pulley Tara , Bennett Carolyne , Anderson Michael , Parrish Molly , Fowler Hailie , Wilson Geneva , Gibson-Corely Katherine , Gharpure Radhika , Cotter Caitlin , Petersen Christine
Published: March 2018

In Leishmania infantum–endemic countries, controlling infection within dogs, the domestic reservoir, is critical to public health. There is a need for safe vaccines that prevent canine progression with disease and transmission to others. Protective vaccination against Leishmania requires mounting a strong, inflammatory, Type 1 response. Three commercially available canine vaccines on the global veterinary market use saponin or inflammatory antigen components (Letifend) as a strong pro-inflammatory adjuvant. There is very little information detailing safety of saponin as an adjuvant in field trials. Safety analyses for the use of vaccine as an immunotherapeutic in asymptomatically infected animals are completely lacking. Leishmania infantum, the causative agent of canine leishmaniasis, is enzootic within U.S. hunting hounds. We assessed the safety of LeishTec® after use in dogs from two different clinical states: 1) without clinical signs and tested negative on polymerase chain reaction and serology or 2) without clinical signs and positive for at least one Leishmania diagnostic test. Vaccine safety was assessed after all three vaccinations to quantify the number and severity of adverse events. Vaccinated animals had an adverse event rate of 3.09%, whereas placebo animals had 0.68%. Receiving vaccine was correlated with the occurrence of mild, site-specific, reactions. Occurrence of severe adverse events was not associated with having received vaccine. Infected, asymptomatic animals did not have a higher rate of adverse events. Use of vaccination is, therefore, likely to be safe in infected, asymptomatic animals.
Grain Boundary Characteristics Optimization of 90Cu–10Ni Copper-Nickel Alloy for Improving Corrosion Resistance
Authors: Wang Zhigang , Feng Xingyu , Zhou Qiongyu , Wang Hang , Zhang Yinghui , Yang Bin
Published: March 2018

The grain boundary character distribution and corrosion resistance of a 90% Cu 10% Ni alloy were investigated. When the rolling reduction was increased, the fraction of coincidence site lattice (CSL) grain boundaries with low-Σ index increased initially, and decreased thereafter. The highest fraction of low-Σ CSL boundaries (70%) was obtained through 9% secondary rolling reduction. Electrochemical testing indicated that the corrosion resistance improved significantly after intermediate deformation (7% and 9% reduction ratios) and high-temperature annealing. This improvement was attributed to an increase in the fraction of low-Σ CSL boundaries and the formation of triple junctions during recrystallization.
Addressing Sex in Occupational Therapy: A Coconstructed Autoethnography
Authors: Rose Natalie , Hughes Claire
Published: March 2018

Occupational therapy practitioners generally agree that sex is a meaningful occupation and should be part of the rehabilitation process; however, there has been reluctance to include clients’ sexual concerns in practice. To explore how occupational therapy is addressing clients’ sexual concerns, we (one author with a professional background in occupational therapy and the other who is a consumer of occupational therapy services) used a coconstructed autoethnographic approach that involved shared reflection between us. We discuss insights discovered through the coconstructed process, including the potential health risks involved in sexual activity, the importance of sexuality as a core aspect of identity, the ways that rehabilitation currently excludes sexuality, and the potential role of occupational therapy in addressing sexuality.
Identificación de componentes de innovación organizacional para la consolidación de empresas asociativas rurales
Authors: Barrera Rodríguez Ariadna , Cuevas Reyes Venancio , Ramírez García Adán Guillermo , Espejel García Anastacio
Published: March 2018

La crisis estructural que experimentan las organizaciones productoras de vainilla en el Totonacapan, amenaza su permanencia en el entorno comercial altamente competitivo y asimétrico. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue identificar los componentes que integran una estrategia de innovación organizacional para la consolidación de las empresas asociativas rurales (EAR). Con base en información de cinco organizaciones de productores de vainilla de los estados de Puebla, Veracruz y San Luis Potosí, se calculó el índice de innovación organizacional (InIO) integrado por los componentes: asociatividad, desarrollo de mercados, desarrollo tecnológico, manejo gerencial, y capacidad de gestión. Los resultados indican que las empresas asociativas rurales presentan rezagos importantes en los componentes, asociatividad y manejo gerencial que registraron un valor de 0.46 respectivamente, y desarrollo de mercado 0.45. La valoración por empresa indicó que EAR2 y EAR1 registraron un InIO con valor de 0.64 y 0.50 respectivamente, mientras que las empresas EAR3, EAR4 y EAR5 registraron valores < 0.40, esto puede atribuirse a que las empresas cuentan con escasas capacidades gerenciales, comerciales y tecnológicas. Por tanto, el fortalecimiento de los cinco componentes permite a las empresas asociativas rurales mejorar su capacidad de respuesta a mercados más competitivos.
Atmospheric QBO and ENSO indices with high vertical resolution from GNSS radio occultation temperature measurements
Authors: Wilhelmsen Hallgeir , Ladstädter Florian , Scherllin-Pirscher Barbara , Steiner Andrea K.
Published: March 2018

Abstract. We provide atmospheric temperature variability indices for the tropical
troposphere and stratosphere based on global navigation satellite system
(GNSS) radio occultation (RO) temperature measurements.
By exploiting the high vertical resolution and the uniform distribution
of the GNSS RO temperature soundings
we introduce two approaches, both based on an empirical orthogonal
function (EOF) analysis. The first method utilizes the whole vertical and
horizontal RO temperature field from 30∘ S to 30∘ N
and from 2 to 35 km altitude. The resulting indices, the
leading principal components, resemble the well-known patterns of the
Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) and the El Niño–Southern Oscillation
(ENSO) in the tropics. They provide some information on the vertical
structure; however, they are not vertically resolved. The second method
applies the EOF analysis on each altitude level separately and the
resulting indices contain information on the horizontal variability at
each densely available altitude level. They capture more variability than
the indices from the first method and present a mixture of all
variability modes contributing at the respective altitude level,
including the QBO and ENSO. Compared to commonly used variability indices
from QBO winds or ENSO sea surface temperature, these new indices cover
the vertical details of the atmospheric variability. Using them as
proxies for temperature variability is also of advantage because there is
no further need to account for response time lags. Atmospheric
variability indices as novel products from RO are expected to be of great
benefit for studies on atmospheric dynamics and variability, for climate
trend analysis, as well as for climate model evaluation.
Eolian dust dispersal patterns since the last glacial period in eastern Central Asia: insights from a loess-paleosol sequence in the Ili Basin
Authors: Li Yue , Song Yougui , Fitzsimmons Kathryn E. , Chang Hong , Orozbaev Rustam , Li Xinxin
Published: March 2018

Abstract. The extensive loess deposits of the Eurasian mid-latitudes provide important
terrestrial archives of Quaternary climatic change. As yet, however, loess
records in Central Asia are poorly understood. Here we investigate the grain
size and magnetic characteristics of loess from the Nilka (NLK) section in
the Ili Basin of eastern Central Asia. Weak pedogenesis suggested by
frequency-dependent magnetic susceptibility (χfd%) and
magnetic susceptibility (MS) peaks in primary loess suggest that MS is more
strongly influenced by allogenetic magnetic minerals than pedogenesis, and
may therefore be used to indicate wind strength. This is supported by the
close correlation between variations in MS and proportions of the sand-sized
fraction. To further explore the temporal variability in dust transport
patterns, we identified three grain size end-members (EM1, mode size
47.5 µm; EM2, 33.6 µm; EM3, 18.9 µm) which represent
distinct aerodynamic environments. EM1 and EM2 are inferred to represent
grain size fractions transported from proximal sources in short-term,
near-surface suspension during dust outbreaks. EM3 appears to represent a
continuous background dust fraction under non-dust storm conditions. Of the
three end-members, EM1 is most likely the most sensitive recorder of wind
strength. We compare our EM1 proportions with mean grain size from the
Jingyuan section in the Chinese loess plateau, and assess these in the
context of modern and Holocene climate data. Our research suggests that the Siberian
High pressure system is the dominant influence on wind dynamics,
resulting in loess deposition in the eastern Ili Basin. Six millennial-scale cooling
(Heinrich) events can be identified in the NLK loess records. Our grain size
data support the hypothesis that the Siberian High acts as teleconnection
between the climatic systems of the North Atlantic and East Asia in the high
northern latitudes, but not for the mid-latitude westerlies.
Isca, v1.0: a framework for the global modelling of the atmospheres of Earth and other planets at varying levels of complexity
Authors: Vallis Geoffrey K. , Colyer Greg , Geen Ruth , Gerber Edwin , Jucker Martin , Maher Penelope , Paterson Alexander , Pietschnig Marianne , Penn James , Thomson Stephen I.
Published: March 2018

Abstract. Isca is a framework for the idealized modelling of the global
circulation of planetary atmospheres at varying levels of complexity and
realism. The framework is an outgrowth of models from the Geophysical Fluid
Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, USA, designed for Earth's atmosphere, but
it may readily be extended into other planetary regimes. Various forcing and
radiation options are available, from dry, time invariant, Newtonian thermal
relaxation to moist dynamics with radiative transfer. Options are available
in the dry thermal relaxation scheme to account for the effects of obliquity
and eccentricity (and so seasonality), different atmospheric optical depths
and a surface mixed layer. An idealized grey radiation scheme, a two-band
scheme, and a multiband scheme are also available, all with simple moist
effects and astronomically based solar forcing. At the complex end of the
spectrum the framework provides a direct connection to comprehensive
atmospheric general circulation models. For Earth modelling, options include an aquaplanet and configurable
continental outlines and topography. Continents may be defined by changing
albedo, heat capacity, and evaporative parameters and/or by using a simple
bucket hydrology model. Oceanic Q fluxes may be added to reproduce
specified sea surface temperatures, with arbitrary continental distributions.
Planetary atmospheres may be configured by changing planetary size and mass,
solar forcing, atmospheric mass, radiation, and other parameters. Examples
are given of various Earth configurations as well as a giant planet
simulation, a slowly rotating terrestrial planet simulation, and
tidally locked and other orbitally resonant exoplanet simulations. The underlying model is written in Fortran and may largely be configured with
Python scripts. Python scripts are also used to run the model on different
architectures, to archive the output, and for diagnostics, graphics, and
post-processing. All of these features are publicly available in a Git-based
repository.
Exploring coral reef responses to millennial scale climatic forcings:
insights from a 1-D numerical tool pyReef-Core v1.0
Authors: Salles Tristan , Pall Jodie , Webster M. Jody , Dechnik Belinda
Published: March 2018

Abstract. Assemblages of corals characterise specific reef biozones and the environmental conditions that change laterally across a reef and with depth. Drill cores through fossil reefs record the time- and depth-distribution of assemblages, which captures a partial history of the vertical growth response of reefs to changing palaeoenvironmental conditions. The effects of environmental factors on reef growth are well understood on ecological time-scales but are poorly constrained at centennial to millennial timescales. pyReef-Core is a stratigraphic forward model designed to solve the inverse problem of unobservable environmental processes controlling vertical reef development by simulating the physical, biological and sedimentological processes that determine vertical assemblage changes in drill cores. It models the stratigraphic development of coral reefs at centennial to millennial timescales under environmental forcing conditions including accommodation (relative sea level upward growth), oceanic variability (flow speed, nutrients, pH and temperature), sediment input and tectonics. It also simulates competitive coral assemblage interactions using the generalised Lotka-Volterra system of equations (GLVEs) and can be used to infer the influence of environmental conditions on the zonation and vertical accretion and stratigraphic succession of coral assemblages over decadal timescales and greater. The tool can quantitatively test carbonate platform development under the influence of ecological and environmental processes, and efficiently interpret vertical growth and karstification patterns observed in drill cores. We provide two realistic case studies illustrating the basic capabilities of the model and use it to reconstruct (1) the Holocene history (from 8500 years to present) of coral community responses to environmental changes, and (2) the evolution of an idealised coral-reef core since the Last Interglacial (from 140 000 years to present) under the influence of sea-level change, subsidence and karstification. We find that the model reproduces the details of the formation of existing coral-reef stratigraphic sequences both in terms of assemblages succession, accretion rates and depositional thicknesses. It can be applied to estimate the impact of changing environmental conditions on growth rates and patterns under many different settings and initial conditions.
Catalogue of extreme wave events in Ireland: revised and updated for 14 680 BP to 2017
Authors: O'Brien Laura , Renzi Emiliano , Dudley John M. , Clancy Colm , Dias Frédéric
Published: March 2018

Abstract. This paper aims to extend and update the survey of extreme wave events in Ireland that was previously carried out by O’Brien et al. (2013). The original catalogue highlighted the frequency of such events dating back as far as the turn of the last ice age and as recent as 2012. Ireland's marine territory extends far beyond its coastline and is one of the largest seabed territories in Europe. It is therefore not surprising that extreme waves have continued to occur regularly since 2012, particularly considering the severity of weather during the winters of 2013–2014 and 2015–2016. In addition, a large number of storm surges have been identified since the publication of the original catalogue. This paper updates the O’Brien et al. (2013) catalogue to include events up to the end of 2017. Storm surges are included as a new category and events are categorised into long waves (tsunamis and storm surges) and short waves (storm and rogue waves). New results prior to 2012 are also included and some of the events previously documented are reclassified. Important questions regarding public safety, services and the influence of climate change are also highlighted. An interactive map has been created to allow the reader to navigate through events: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19cZ59pDHfDnXKYIziYAVWV6AfoE&usp=sharing.
Effect of chemical composition on the electrical conductivity of gneiss at high temperatures and pressures
Authors: Dai Lidong , Sun Wenqing , Li Heping , Hu Haiying , Wu Lei , Jiang Jianjun
Published: March 2018

Abstract. The electrical conductivity of gneiss samples with different chemical compositions (WA = Na2O + K2O + CaO  =  7.12, 7.27 and 7.64 % weight percent) was measured using a complex impedance spectroscopic technique at 623–1073 K and 1.5 GPa and a frequency range of 10−1 to 106 Hz. Simultaneously, a pressure effect on the electrical conductivity was also determined for the WA = 7.12 % gneiss. The results indicated that the gneiss conductivities markedly increase with total alkali and calcium ion content. The sample conductivity and temperature conform to an Arrhenius relationship within a certain temperature range. The influence of pressure on gneiss conductivity is weaker than temperature, although conductivity still increases with pressure. According to various ranges of activation enthalpy (0.35–0.52 and 0.76–0.87 eV) at 1.5 GPa, two main conduction mechanisms are suggested that dominate the electrical conductivity of gneiss: impurity conduction in the lower-temperature region and ionic conduction (charge carriers are K+, Na+ and Ca2+) in the higher-temperature region. The electrical conductivity of gneiss with various chemical compositions cannot be used to interpret the high conductivity anomalies in the Dabie–Sulu ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic belt. However, the conductivity–depth profiles for gneiss may provide an important constraint on the interpretation of field magnetotelluric conductivity results in the regional metamorphic belt.
Geodetic reanalysis of annual glaciological mass balances (2001–2011) of Hintereisferner, Austria
Authors: Klug Christoph , Bollmann Erik , Galos Stephan Peter , Nicholson Lindsey , Prinz Rainer , Rieg Lorenzo , Sailer Rudolf , Stötter Johann , Kaser Georg
Published: March 2018

Abstract. This study presents a reanalysis of the glaciologically obtained annual glacier mass balances at Hintereisferner, Ötztal Alps, Austria, for the period 2001–2011. The reanalysis is accomplished through a comparison with geodetically derived mass changes, using annual high-resolution airborne laser scanning (ALS). The grid-based adjustments for the method-inherent differences are discussed along with associated uncertainties and discrepancies of the two methods of mass balance measurements. A statistical comparison of the two datasets shows no significant difference for seven annual, as well as the cumulative, mass changes over the 10-year record. Yet, the statistical view hides significant differences in the mass balance years 2002/03 (glaciological minus geodetic records  = +0.92 m w.e.), 2005/06 (+0.60 m w.e.), and 2006/07 (−0.45 m w.e.). We conclude that exceptional meteorological conditions can render the usual glaciological observational network inadequate. Furthermore, we consider that ALS data reliably reproduce the annual mass balance and can be seen as validation or calibration tools for the glaciological method.
New characterization of d-focal curves in Minkowski 3-space
Authors: Körpınar Talat , Bas Selçuk , Asil Vedat
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we construct new D-focal curves in the Minkowski 3-space M₁³. Finally, we give some characterizations about D-focal curves in the Minkowski 3-space M₁³.
On a nonlinear system arising in a theory of thermal explosion
Authors: Rasouli S. H.
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this paper is to study the existence and multiplicity of positive solutions for a mathematical model of thermal explosion which is described by the system$$\left\{\begin{array}{ll}-\Delta u = \lambda f(v), & x\in \Omega,\\-\Delta v = \lambda g(u), & x\in \Omega,\\\mathbf{n}.\nabla u+ a(u) u=0 , & x\in\partial \Omega,\\\mathbf{n}.\nabla v+ b(v) v=0 , & x\in\partial \Omega,\\\end{array}\right.$$where $\Omega$ is a bounded smooth domain of $\mathbb{R}^{N},$ $\Delta$ is the Laplacian operator, $\lambda>0$ is a parameter, $f,g$ belong to a class of non-negative functions that have a combined sublinear effect at $\infty,$ and $a,b: [0,\infty) \rightarrow (0,\infty)$ are nondecreasing $C^{1}$ functions. We establish our existence and multiplicity results by the method of sub-- and supersolutions.
CT-Urography: Comparison of different methods for increasing the intra-abdominal pressure
Authors: Hage Lena , Boll Daniel , Brantner Philipp , Bongartz Georg , Potthast Silke
Published: March 2018

Objective: Investigating the influence of increasing the intraabdominal pressure by Valsalva maneuvers and/or abdominal compression to reach best visualization of the entire urinary tract in computed tomography urography (CTU).Methods: After split-bolus technique, Valsalva maneuvers, compression or a combination of both were applied in 60 patients before late phase images were acquired. The degree of opacification and distension of three segments of the urinary tract were evaluated.Results: After split-bolus CT no significant difference among the groups regarding distention and opacification. A significant increase in distension and opacification was found during Valsalva and the combination of Valsalva and compression.Conclusions: A CTU protocol including a late phase scan with prior application of compression, Valsalva maneuvers or a combination of both showed beneficial effects for the distension and opacification, a significant difference was found by taking location as a covariate.
The Relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Team Performance: The Mediating Effect of Team Conflict
Authors: Nawaz Nishad , Gomes Anjali Mary
Published: March 2018

The present study was conducted in colleges, universities in India to understand the relationship between the teamperformance, organizational citizenship behavior and team conflict. The data has been collected throughquestionnaire and analyzed data to know the team conflict mediation effect on relationship conflict, task conflict,team performance and organizational citizenship behavior. The study consist of 204 team members whichparticipated from 25 different colleges and universities and the data analysis was performed through SPSS 22 versionused for hierarchical regression to get desire results. The detailed analysis was performed and discussed in detail.
Factors Associated With Undernutrition Among Pregnant and Lactating Syrian Refugee Women in Jordan
Authors: Dalky Heyam Fawaz , Qandil Abeer , Alqawasmi Amani A.
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND: Maternal undernutrition is a public health issue and is reported to cause life-long and irreversible damage, with consequences at the individual, community, and national level. Many factors are reported to impact nutritional status for refugee pregnant or lactating women. Recently, Jordan has accepted an influx of refugees from Syria. Maternal undernutrition in pregnant and lactating Syrian women poses significant health risks.OBJECTIVE: To identify the relationship of undernutrition to underlying causes of socio-demographic, health and obstetric care, psychological wellbeing, social support, and marital violence among pregnant and lactating Syrian women attending obstetric outpatient clinics in Jordan.METHODS: The study was a cross-sectional assessment of 423 pregnant and lactating Syrian refugee women of established households within Jordan. Self-report questionnaires and anthropometric measurements were primary data sources.RESULTS: 49.2% (n=208) of participants were categorized as undernutrition (undernourished), a problem that is more prevailing among pregnant than lactating women. Statistical significance association was found for the variables extended family type, availability of health services, regular exercise, the trimester of pregnancy, low birth weight of the baby, and psychological well-being, when examined against undernutrition status.CONCLUSION: Undernutrition is a significant health issue among women of reproductive age. This study is a building block for further research, yet it provides basic information on the effect of undernourishment on pregnant and lactating Syrian refugee women.
Immigrants, Precarious Workforce as a Structural Necessity of Modern Global Capitalism
Authors: Rąb Łukasz
Published: March 2018

This article focuses on the socio-economic aspects of migration and migrants – economic refugees. The author presents the migrants as a precarious workforce, which is an indispensable part of modern global capitalism. In this article, the author points out that among the many factors influencing migration, the economic ones play the most crucial role. Forces released by the neo-liberal paradigm led to the global economic and social tensions. This is due to the fact that the market has become the only regulator of economic and social relations. This article is not another critique of neo-liberal doctrine, advocating for replacing capitalism by “something else.” The author believes, similarly to John Gray, that what we need is a consensus between the states on different models of capitalism, as there are different cultures.
THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF CHOLPON ATA RESORT AND THE MUSEUM OF PETROGLYPHS AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
Authors: Jarosz Katarzyna
Published: March 2018

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to verify whether the resort Cholpon-Ata along with the open air petroglyph museum located in Kyrgyzstan is an attractive tourist destination and to determine the components of its attractiveness or its lack. Method. Field work and documental research has been conducted in order to analyse the following components: attractiveness of natural resources and beauty of the destination, cultural heritage, accessibility, infrastructure covering the following factors: visa regime transport, accommodation, restaurant and catering industry and access to information. Sixty-two oral interviews with Kyrgyz residents were conducted and documentary work was also done, including photographic documentation of the museum and town. Findings. Cholpon Ata petroglyph museum has great tourist potential, considering natural resources, cultural heritage, accessibility and infrastructure, however, a significant drawback is the lack of museum marketing strategies, the aim of which is to attract visitors. Issyk-Kul lake along with Cholpon Ata resort are an object of Kyrgyz pride. For nearly 100% of the interviewees it is the biggest attraction in the country. They underline uniqueness of the nature, cultural and spiritual values. As a drawback the respondents state lack of proper transport infrastructure, lack of foreign language knowledge, and petty crimes such as theft. Research and conclusion limitations. The results of research refer only to the Cholpon Ata resort. Practical implications. The results of research and the conclusions can serve as a base for introducing improvement in other tourist destinations of similar character and can help in solving similar problems. Originality. No studies have been conducted until now, its to analyse the attractiveness of historical or archaeological museums in Kyrgyzstan. Type of paper: Case study.
PROBLEMS OF SECOND-HOME SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT IN PROTECTED AREAS. POLESIE NATIONAL PARK CASE STUDY
Authors: Soszyński Dawid , Tucki Andrzej , Krukowska Renata , Jaruga Cyprian
Published: March 2018

Purpose. To show the scale and direction of recreational housing development within an area with high natural value. Steps to ensure the sustainable development of tourist settlement are discussed.

Method. GIS analysis was performed based on archival and current orthophotomaps and planning documents existing at the municipal level complemented by field inventory. Additionally, interviews with residents on PNP were employed.

Findings. Four main categories of recreational housing were distinguished in the study area: compact second home estates around lakes, second home estates “attached” to villages; dispersed second homes, and old and new buildings integrated with the spatial layout of a village. The last category can be regarded as the most advantageous from an ecological, landscape and functional perspective but, unfortunately, it is the least common. The intensive development of the other categories poses a threat to the natural and tourist assets of a region. The area of recreational housing in the study area increased from 26 ha in 1992 to 156 ha in 2013, mainly in the form of separate, second-home estates. Another 169 ha have been designated for recreational housing in the current planning documents. Most of the new areas are in the immediate vicinity of the national park boundary or on lakeshores. In view of such planning arrangements, one can expect further development of the negative trends in the expansion of recreational housing and degradation of the natural and tourist assets in other areas.

Research limitations and conclusions. The quantitative analysis outside PNP did not include the number of old cottages converted into recreational homes.

Practical implications. The results show that greater emphasis on hierarchical planning is necessary, starting from the boundaries of the entire West Polesie Biosphere Reserve to the municipality level. The comprehensive planning of entire tourist destinations, integrating permanent and seasonal settlements and taking into account the protection of nature as well as the most valuable tourist attractions, is no less important. At the same time, more stringent limits should be imposed on dispersed housing and monofunctional tourist housing enclaves.

Originality. The phenomena described coincide with trends showed by other authors but it seems that compared to other parts of Poland, the scale of negative spatial phenomenon is higher, and according to other countries the role of spatial planning in coordinating second-home development is much smaller.

Type of paper. The article is a case study based on cartographic quantitative analysis.
THE VALIDITY OF RESERVE PROTECTION REGARDING THE SEEPAGE SPRING AREAS OF THE ŁYNA RIVER FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF ITS WATER QUALITY
Authors: Parszuto Katarzyna , Tandyrak Renata , Grochowska Jolanta , Deleżuch Urszula
Published: March 2018

Purpose. The assessment of tourist attraction values of the landscape-morphological reserve “Roman Kobendza Springs of Łyna River", and the quality of water springs reinforcing the river. The current condition of the environment and opportunities for development of tourism within the reserve area was determined. Method. Field observation (attractiveness of the area, tourist management, educational values) and organic matter analyzes of water springs at selected points were performed. The dissolved (DOC) and suspended (POC) organic carbon content were determined. The quality of DOC was described based on changes in absorption ratios for different wavelengths (UV): 250/365 and 254/203. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used (season effect) and linear correlation coefficients (r) between chemical parameters were determined. Findings. Landscaping and educational values, and the availability of the reserve throughout the year, are an asset for sightseeing in organized groups (school children), and leisure activities (different age groups, families with children). The morphology of the terrain enables the realization of leisure activities. The water in the area of the reserve is supplied organic material of natural origin (wooded areas). The good quality of water probably results from small number of tourists in this area and the possibilities for self-purification of water. Research and conclusion limitations. The results of field observations were based on the opinion of a small number of persons. Practical implications. Updating information about the tourist values, the natural areas and about the importance of monitoring in areas legally protected. Originality. Quantitative and qualitative research of organic carbon forms in the spring’s water of Łyna on the reserve area were never performed. Type of paper. The article presents the results of empirical research.
Comparative Epidemiological Profiles in Prostate Cancer Algerian and Mauritanian Patients: Retrospective Study of 124 Case
Authors: Abdelkrim Berroukche  , Ely Mohamed-Amine  , Mohamed Terras  , Miloud Slimani
Published: March 2018

Prostate cancer (Pca) is a common neoplasia in elderly men. Its incidence increased over the last two decades in the Northern Africa. This study aimed to perform a comparison between epidemiological profiles of Pca in patients from two Maghreb countries (Algeria and Mauritania). This is a retrospective study carried out during 2014-2016, on population of 124 cases including 64 Pca Algerian patients recorded in the Oncology Department of Saida hospital, the Urology Department of Oran University Hospital and 60 Pca Mauritanians patients recruited in the National Oncology Center and the Friendship Hospital in Nouakchott. For these Pca patiens of different ethnic origin, demographic characteristics were studied and biological monitoring of the tumor marker PSA (prostate specific antigen) was performed in medical biological analysis laboratories using the same methods of serum-PSA assay. The mean age was significantly different in both groups of Pca Algerian and Mauritanian patients (respectively 74 vs 70 years). No significant positive correlation between the age and the PSA, in both groups, was recorded (R = 0.00796 vs R = 0.127) (p ˃ 0.05). The mean serum- PSA levels were 156.5 ± 76.4 ( Pca Algerians) and 179.3 ± 52.1 ng / mL (Pca Mauritanians). Histological evidence was obtained in 54.6 % (Pca Algerians) and 23.3 % (Pca Mauritanian patients). 15 Pca Patients with metastatic tumor stage and 17 cases of death were found. Prostate cancer essentially affects men old over 50 years in both Northern African countries and this comparative study showed the same methods of screening, diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of Pca used in these two areas.