bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mapeando a participação política nas Américas e no Caribe: discussão conceitual e aproximações empíricas
Authors: Bonifácio Robert , Castro Mônica Mata Machado de
Published: May 2018

O trabalho analisa a participação política no continenteamericano, utilizando como fonte de dados as rodadas de2004, 2006-2007, 2008, 2010 e 2012 da pesquisa Barômetrodas Américas. O conceito de participação política é discutido,de forma a propor sua classificação levando em conta váriasdimensões e descrever sua distribuição e intensidade. Também são comparadas a frequência e a intensidade do ativismo político dos americanos e caribenhos com as dos cidadãos de outros continentes. Como principais resultados, o artigo destaca a existência de cinco modalidades de participação, verifica que o voto e o ativismo comunitário são as atividades mais frequentes, identifica a nacionalidade dos cidadãos mais e menos participativos e mostra que o nível de ativismo político dos americanos e caribenhos está próximo ao dos cidadãos de outros continentes, como os europeus e os africanos.
Outsourcing in Positive Law and Practice in Indonesia
Authors: Zulkarnaen Rd. Danny , Efendy Hady
Published: May 2018

Outsourcing is a matter worded in the Labor Act and the latest issue in relation to Indonesia labor. It is ruled in terms of easing employers to manage the company in providing the labor service. The implementation is regulated strictly in Article 64-66 of the Act Number 13, 2003 regarding the labor. However, in the implementation level the violation is unavoidable causing the trouble. It happens as the outsourcing is defect both the legislation and implementation. Arrangement concerning of outsourcing in Law Number 13 Year 2003 concerning labor, at one side have opened opportunity of new companies appearance which active in service, and on the other side, have enabled companies which have stood to do efficiency through exploiting of service company of outsourcing to product selected service or products which do not in direct correlation to especial business of company. There is no definitive measure him to determine especial as profession and not especial become the reason of justification for entrepreneur to execute outsourcing business regulation the clearness in execution of harmless outsourcing in job relation.
The Transformation of Customer Satisfaction Become Customer Delight
Authors: Wiradendi Wolor Christian , Efendy Hady
Published: May 2018

Consumer satisfaction is considered a prerequisite for the emergence of positive behavior. It is not always the case. Several previous studies have suggested that it is not enough to simply provide satisfaction for customers because there is some low correlation between satisfaction and loyalty. This may explain why satisfied customers still leave the company. Executives from reputable companies engaged in services affirm that it is not enough to simply provide customer satisfaction, and is a priority to drive customer satisfaction into customer delight. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of customer delight in improving customer commitment and customer loyalty. The field method and questionnaires were used to collect data. Statistical tools used in this research is Structural Equation Model (SEM). Data are analyzed by using statistical software LISREL 8.5. The result shows that brand trust, customer satisfaction, customer delight, customer commitment have positive effect on customer loyalty. Customer delight has the most influence on customer loyalty.
Ethical Decision- Making Model for Thai Context
Authors: Jangsiriwattana Thamarat , Salman Sanober , Jiantreeangkool Boonthipa
Published: May 2018

The ethics issue has been receiving massive attention of today’s managers due to the publicized scandals and cases of fraud, bankruptcy and others. For managerial convenience numerous ethical decision making models were proposed by researchers, but six models are widely accepted by ethics based practitioners (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2008). Each model has unique characteristics, which enhances understanding about ethical dilemma. This paper reviewed the relevant literature and utilized seven models: (Kelly & Elm, 2003; Jones, 1991; Ferrell, Gresham & Fraedrich, 1989; Hunt & Vitell, 1986; Trevino, 1986; Ferrell & Gresham, 1985; Kohlberg, 1969) and then cultivated ethical decision-making model for Thai context. In addition, the authors also reviewed the literature on Thai culture and focused on Buddhist philosophy, beliefs, values and norms of Thai people. Finally, the Seven ethical decision making models and Buddhist philosophy were integrated together to propose a model for ethical decision making for Thai organization.
Individual Satisfaction and Tax Morale: The Perspective of Different Profession in Indonesia
Authors: Tjondro Elisa
Published: May 2018

The purpose of this research is to test the dominant factors that affect satisfaction and tax morale from the perspective of tax consultants and contractors in Indonesia. The factors are the religious commitment, trust to the government agency, the democratic system, perception of other taxpayers. The sample of respondents is 60 tax consultants and 78 contractors in Surabaya-Indonesia. Structural Equation Modelling used in this research with Wrap Partial Least Square as a statistical tool. Our result for tax consultants shows satisfaction and democratic system are the dominant factors that affect tax morale. The results from contractors found religious commitment and the democratic system was proven to be the dominant factors that affect tax morale. This study also found that trust in the government agency has not proved to have an impact on tax morale, for both groups. Factor perception of others taxpayers was proven impact on tax morale, but the effect is small, for both groups respondents. Religious commitment also proved as the dominant factor that affects satisfaction of tax consultants.
Satisfaction and Associated Factors among Mothers Delivered at Asrade Zewude Memorial Primary Hospital, Bure, West Gojjam, Amhara, Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Asres Gizew Dessie
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Maternal satisfaction is a means of evaluating quality of maternal health care given in health facilities. The objective was to assess the level of maternal Satisfaction and associated factors at Asrade Zewude Memorial Primary Hospital. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 clients by systematic sampling method from February 8, 2017 to September 25, 2017. Structured questionnaire that was prepared by Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health was used. Pre-testing was done prior to the actual data collection process on a sample of 20 respondents and modified accordingly. The study was approved by Asrade Zewude Memorial Primary Hospital Senior Management Committee. The collected data were checked for completeness and consistency before being coded, entered and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Logistic regression was used to assess the presence of association between dependent and independent variables using SPSS at 95% CI and 5% margin of error. Result: The study revealed that level of satisfaction among delivering mothers was 88%. Educational level (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI = [1.02-3.71], access to ambulance service (AOR=3.15, 95% CI=[1.02-3.78], respect full delivery service (AOR=6.85, 95%CI=[4.35-6.95], welcoming hospital environment (AOR=3.09, 95% CI = [2.30-2.69], proper labor pain management (AOR=4.51, (95% CI=(3.12-5.01) and listening to their questions [AOR=3.95, 95%CI [2.35-4.36] were independent predictors for maternal satisfaction.Conclusion and Recommendation: Even though most of the participants were satisfied, they still had unmet needs and expectations in the delivery service provider. The identified main determinants were level of education, access to ambulance service, welcoming hospital environment, proper pain management and listening to their questions. Therefore, there is a need to improve the care given to maternity and appropriate strategy should be designed to address the unmet needs of mothers delivered in the hospital.
Assessing the caring behaviors of critical care nurses
Authors: Shalaby Samah Anwar , Janbi Nouf Fahad , Mohammed Khairiah Khalid , Al-harthi Kholud Mohammed
Published: May 2018

Objective: To assess the critical care nurses’ perception of their caring behaviors and factors affecting these behaviors.Methods: Participants of this descriptive correlational exploratory study included 277 critical care nurses selected conveniently from nurses worked in all critical care units in King Khalid Hospital, Jeddah. A self-reported questionnaire namely, “Critical Care Nurses Caring Behavior Perception” developed by the researchers after reviewing related literature was used to assess caring behaviors and their affecting factors as perceived by critical care nurses.Results: Seventy percent of the nurses aged between 31 to 50 years old and more than half of nurses had ICU experience ranged from 6 to 10 years, while two thirds of nurses had no previous training about caring behaviors. The study findings revealed that the majority of nurses had high scores of perceived caring behaviors, whereas the mean of their perception was 296.96 ± 18.32. There was a statistical significant positive relationship between nurses’ perception and their work circumstances, workload, job satisfaction, educational background and patient characteristics.Conclusions: It is important to consider critical units’ circumstances, nurses’ educational background, job satisfaction, as well as the nature of critically ill patients in order to promote nurses awareness and implementation of caring behaviors. Moreover, replication of the current study using qualitative approach for in-depth analysis of the impact of factors could affecting caring behaviors on nurses’ perception in various highly specialized critical care units.
A Bayesian Network Based Method for Service Quality Optimization
Authors: Gaofeng Lian
Published: May 2018

Video conference, as an application of Internet streaming media, has attracted wide attention from both academic and industrial sectors. However, usersmay encounter many problemsindailyuse, such as poor video quality, playback delay, and lack of adjustable context, whichcausenegative impactson customers’usage experience. Existing end-to-end service quality assurance method mainly analyzes the relationship between the target service quality parameters and the context in a “single” manner. In this paper, we propose a Bayesian network-based service quality assurance method (named as Comprehensively Context-Aware approach, CCA), which combines Bayesian network and fuzzy set theoryand obtainsrandomrelationshipsamongdifferent service quality parameters through contextual awareness. Comprehensive experimentsclearly validate the superiority of CCA against other well-established methods.
Saving Travel Time as an Urban Planning Instrument. Case Study: Manizales, Colombia
Authors: Moncada Carlos Alberto , Cardona Santiago , Escobar Diego Alexander
Published: May 2018

This research explores the benefits of a proposal for urban road infrastructure which aims to improve road connection between northwest and western neighborhoods of the city of Manizales, Colombia, as well as to expand the ring of urban mobility that runs through the city. By calculating the global average accessibility and comparing the current and future situation, by averages of savings gradient, timesaving generated by this alternative are obtained in terms of average travel time. There is evidenced that suggest the road infrastructure proposal would generate savings in the average travel times for the entire city, especially to the neighborhoods located in the area of direct influence.
Book Review: Innovation and Culture in Public Services-The Case of Independent Living-By Steven Demello & Peder Furseth, 2016
Authors: Buheji Mohamad
Published: May 2018

Public service is very important for any society development. One can see the role of the mature governments innovation in creating what is called developed and developing nations. Therefore, innovation and management of change experts see that this innovation starts with addressing cultural dynamical needs. The scope of this dynamic need or challenge that was defined by Demello and Furseth (2016) is the capacity to support “Independent Living”. This innovation requires also a deep understanding the essence of public service development needs through linking the keywords that reflects the standard of living with the changes in demographics and socio-economic challenges.“Innovation and Culture in Public Sector” targets to address a growing trend toward innovation in public services and thus to establish specific points of integration between public and private entities that would ensure unique delivered outcomes. The book aims to improve the ability to innovate successfully in large-scale public/private endeavors that would create governments that targets to create inspiration waves for its targeted communities, Buheji (2016).
Mijn excuses! – Wat jongeren kunnen leren van het excuusgesprek in de Halt-afdoening
Authors: Buysse Wendy , Abraham Manja
Published: May 2018

My apologies! What young offenders can learn from apologising in the Halt-intervention

The Halt-intervention is an extra-judicial intervention for young people who have committed a minor offense. This article zooms in on the results of a literature review concerning the efficacy of offering an apology, one of the core elements of the Halt-intervention. Offering an apology leads to more insight into the consequences of their behavior and it increases the sense of moral norms. Shame and guilt play a crucial role in this process. The effect of the excuse can be increased by good mediation between perpetrator and victim, good preparation of the conversation, and the drafting of a contract. These instructions can also be applied when offering an apology in other interventions.
The restrained rainbow bondage number of a graph
Authors: Amjadi Jafar , Khoeilar Rana , Dehgardi N. , Volkmann Lutz , Sheikholeslami S.M.
Published: May 2018

A restrained $k$-rainbow dominating function (R$k$RDF) of a graph $G$ is a function $f$ from the vertex set $V(G)$ to the set of all subsets of the set $\{1,2,\ldots,k\}$ such that for any vertex $v \in V (G)$ with $f(v) = \emptyset$ the conditions $\bigcup_{u \in N(v)} f(u)=\{1,2,\ldots,k\}$ and $|N(v)\cap \{u\in V\mid f(u)=\emptyset\}|\ge 1$ are fulfilled, where $N(v)$ is the open neighborhood of $v$. The weight of a restrained $k$-rainbow dominating function is the value $w(f)=\sum_{v\in V}|f (v)|$. The minimum weight of a restrained $k$-rainbow dominating function of $G$ is called the restrained $k$-rainbow domination number of $G$, denoted by $\gamma_{rrk}(G)$. The restrained $k$-rainbow bondage number $b_{rrk}(G)$ of a graph $G$ with maximum degree at least two is the minimum cardinality of all sets $F \subseteq E(G)$ for which $\gamma_{rrk}(G-F) > \gamma_{rrk}(G)$. In this paper, we initiate the study of the restrained $k$-rainbow bondage number in graphs and we present some sharp bounds for $b_{rr2}(G)$. In addition, we determine the restrained 2-rainbow bondage number of some classes of graphs.
On reproducing property and 2-cocycles
Authors: Hashemi Sababe Saeed , Ebadian Ali , Najafzadeh Shahram
Published: May 2018

In this paper, we study reproducing kernels whose ranges are subsets of a $C^*$-algebra or a Hilbert $C^*$-module. In particular, we show how such a reproducing kernel can naturally be expressed in terms of operators on a Hilbert $C^*$-module. We focus on relative reproducing kernels and extend this concept to such spaces associated with cocycles.
Research on new drugs in the therapy of bladder cancer (BC)
Authors: Jurkowska Karolina , Długosz Anna
Published: May 2018

New, more effective and safer therapies in bladder cancer are being developed. Most attention is focused on monoclonal antibody therapies, targeted therapies and immunotherapy. Numerous pre-clinical and clinical studies on the use of the new drugs in bladder cancer are currently in progress. The great hope is associated with monoclonal antibodies, which are immune checkpoint inhibitors. Last year, two drugs from this group (Atezolizumab and Nivolumab) have been approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Other monoclonal antibodies in this group such as Pembrolizumab are also in clinical trials. Much attention is also focused on targeted therapies. Inhibitors of: VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor), HER-2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) and mTOR kinase are examined in bladder cancer. These drugs are often studied as a combination therapy with chemioterapeutic agents. Alternatives
for BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) therapy in non muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
are also being developed. Research on the use of new vaccines and other immunotherapies
(e.g. IL-12 therapy) are underway. The aim of this paper is to present the direction of current
trends in bladder cancer treatment and what changes in therapy we can expect in the future.
The drugs in clinical trials and those already registered in other countries have been reviewed.
The latest drug-based therapeutic solutions have been described, which can replace traditional
chemotherapy in the future.
Primary Immunodeficiency with double strain break DNA (DSBs) and radiosensitvity: clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Authors: Pietrucha Barbara , Gregorek Hanna , Heropolitańska-Pliszka Edyta , Bernatowska Ewa
Published: May 2018

Primary Immunodeficiencies (PNO) are a group of about 300 genetic disorders which result
from the absence or dysfunction of the major components of the immune system. Among
them an important subgroup constitute deficiencies associated with defects in DNA double
strand breaks (DSBs) recognition and repair. These are primarily radiation-sensitive severe
combined immune deficiencies (SCIDs) and combined immune deficiencies (CIDs) associated
with genetic defects in the DNA-repair genes, which encode proteins necessary for T-cell and
B cell maturation/differentiation. Due to increased risk of developing malignant neoplasms,
mainly from hematopoietic origin, and over-reaction to standard anticancer radiotherapy
and chemotherapy, treatment of these patients is a real challenge for clinicians. Clinical and
laboratory manifestations, which may indicate increased radiosensitivity include: microcephaly,
telangiectasias, lymphopenia, and translocation of chromosomes 7 and 14 in karyotype.
A basic test showing increased radiosensitivity of lymphoblastoid cells lines or skin fibroblasts
is percentage evaluation of their survival after exposition to ionizing radiation.
Treatment of patients with impaired DNA repair depends on the clinical picture, immunological
findings and type of immunodeficiency. Patients with SCID require immediate hematopoietic
stem cell transplantation (HSCT) using reduced intensity conditioning (RIC). In patients with
CID, standard treatment regimens require modification and/or avoidance of radiotherapy
and some radiomimetic agents.
PROFESSOR JANUSZ DURKO (1915–2017)
Authors: Sołtan Andrzej
Published: May 2018

Janusz Durko, Prof. Dr with habilitation, was
a historian, an archivist, and a distinguished museologist.
Born in Warsaw, he graduated from Warsaw University, history
faculty (1938); then spent a whole WWII here. After
the liberation from German occupation, he worked in the
Capital City Reconstruction Office (Biuro Odbudowy Stolicy),
then in the Institute of National Remembrance (Instytut
Pamięci Narodowej) founded to conduct research on contemporary
history. His doctorate degree he obtained in
1948, habilitation in 1955, professorship in 1964.
In 1951, he was appointed to the post of a director of the
Main Historical Museum, which two years later was changed
into the Historical Museum of Warsaw. The permanent exhibition
he opened in 1955 was the first, exhaustive and complete,
attempt to give the synthetic presentation of Warsaw
past; the museum itself – as an institution of the greatest
importance in the field of historical museums in Poland at
the time – was inspiring a development of historical exhibitions
also in museums of other countries. This helped Janusz
Durko to establish his highly regarded professional position:
he had been invited to be a member of many committees,
councils (including museum ones) and associations, as well
as editorial boards of magazines, inter alia, “Museology”.
In the years 1951–2003, when Janusz Durko was the head
of the Historical Museum of Warsaw, it was one of the main
institutions for research on Warsaw history, the venue of numerous
conferences, sessions and temporary exhibitions. It
was maintaining good relations with many other countries,
creating intensely its own collection, and offering an attractive
educational programme. The number of its branches
was steadily growing.
Among Professor’s publications (ca. 140) of various kind
there is one of an undoubtedly monumental character: eight
volumes of the Bibliografia Warszawy (1958–2006) edited by
him, where he registered everything, or nearly everything,
that was being published on Warsaw in the years 1795–1970.
In recognition of Professor’s achievements he had been
awarded a number of times with, inter alia: the Minister of
Culture and Arts Award of 1st degree for protection of cultural
heritage, the Award of Capital City of Warsaw (twice),
title of “Homo Varsoviensis”, the Order of Polonia Restituta
First Class – the Grand Cross with Star, the Gold Medal for
Merit to Culture “Gloria Artis”.
After getting retired in 2003, Professor Durko still maintained
close relation with museum by being a member of
the Museum Council (2004–2008). In 2015, the institution
he had been running for 52 years had an honour of hosting
him for the last time during the celebration of his 100th
birthday. He died a year after and was buried in the Powązki
Military Cemetery.
Pupils with special educational needs in a school common room – reports from research
Authors: Gumienny Beata , Kasprzyk Kamila
Published: May 2018

A common room at school should provide the classes considering the educational and developmental needs of pupils, as well as their psychophysical capabilities, in particular the classes developing pupils' interests, allowing proper physical development and doing their homework. The addressed issues relate to the conditions and activities undertaken in the common rooms of state schools, which create an inclusive space for the pupils with special educational needs. The method of a diagnostic survey and the survey questionnaire of its own design were used in this study. The research group consisted of the teachers – tutors from common rooms in Rzeszów who shared their opinions and experiences on successes and real inclusive difficulties. The specific problems were formulated in the questions: What special needs do the pupils using the common rooms demonstrate? What is the level of conditions in the school common room in the range of the activities for the pupils with special educational needs? And what successes and difficulties in implementing inclusion do the teachers of the common rooms indicate? In the course of diagnostic research, the group of children with special needs was identified, the situations favourable for inclusion and the difficult situations, requiring systematic approach and verification, were determined. The obtained results show the urgent need for changes, both by the bodies governing schools and by the headmasters, in the organization and the specific conditions of functioning of all pupils (including the pupils with special educational needs). In relation to the above, an important message for science is not only the aspect of diagnosis of the pupils' situation, but also the design, modelling and evaluation of the school's care and educational tasks.
Prosthetic treatment protocol with fixed
dental constructions made on 3D printed
cast patterns
Authors: Dzhendov Dzh. , Katreva Iv. , Dikova Ts.
Published: May 2018

Purpose: of the present paper is to develop prosthetic treatment protocol for fixed partial
dentures made of 3D printed cast patterns.
Design/methodology/approach: The clinical and laboratory protocols for manufacturing
of fixed prosthetic constructions upon 3D cast patterns are developed on the basis of the
literature review and our previous experimental investigations. Comparison between the
conventional technique and innovative approach is made.
Findings: The terms "semi-digital treatment plan" and "fully digital treatment plan" are
defined according to the way of obtaining data for the virtual 3D model and the production
method of the fixed prostheses. A classification of treatment protocols with non-removable
partial dentures produced by additive technology is developed. Protocols for "semi" and
"fully" digitized treatment plans with fixed partial dentures made by casting with 3D printed
models are created.
Research limitations/implications: Implementation of the fully digitized protocol for
manufacturing of fixed prosthetic constructions via 3D printed prototypes requires specific
equipment in the dental office and dental technician laboratory – intraoral scanner and CAD/
CAM system with 3D printing machine.
Practical implications: Establishing of systematic clinical and laboratory protocols helps
dental specialists to implement the innovative working approach in their practice with no risk
of neglecting or omitting of some important procedures which increases the quality and long
lasting effect of the dental constructions.
Originality/value: Following the developed protocols reduces the role of the subjective
factor in production technology of fixed prosthetic constructions while saving labour and
time.
Evaluación inicial en 6º curso de primaria de las habilidades sociales y propuesta didáctica de intervención en la Educación Física escolar
Authors: Saiz Panadero M. , Prieto Ayuso A. , Gutierrez Marín E.C. , Gil Madrona P.
Published: May 2018

Trabajar las habilidades sociales conlleva un proceso de adquisición a lo largo de los años de escolaridad obligatoria. El área curricular de Educación Física puede ser un valioso contexto en el que desarrollarlas. El objetivo de este estudio ha sido evaluar dichas habilidades en niños y niñas de Educación Primaria (6º curso; n=54) a través de un cuestionario para posteriormente, ofrecer un programa de intervención. El instrumento utilizando ha sido el Cuestionario de Habilidades de Interacción Social (CHIS). Los resultados indican que la habilidad menos desarrollada es la habilidad para hacer amigos, mientras que las habilidades básicas de interacción social son las que obtienen mejores puntuaciones. Las chicas obtuvieron mejor puntuación media que los chicos. Como conclusión principal del estudio se destaca la necesidad de trabajar las habilidades sociales dentro de esta etapa educativa puesto que resultan fundamentales para desenvolverse en la sociedad.
Calidad percibida en una prueba de triatlón
Authors: Angosto Sánchez S. , Morán-Navarro R. , Martínez-Cava A. , López-Gullón J.M.
Published: May 2018

El interés por conocer las percepciones del participante respecto a la calidad y el valor del servicio, se ha trasladado a los eventos deportivos de carácter popular. Conocer los elementos determinantes para alcanzar la satisfacción general del participante, propiciará a los organizadores una mayor fidelización y mejora enpróximos eventos. A través de un cuestionario, este estudio analiza las distintas dimensiones de la calidad que presenta una prueba de triatlón sobre valor percibido y las intenciones futuras según la percepción del corredor participante en el “XXVI Triatlón nacional Villa de Fuente Álamo”. Los resultados mostraron la dimensióninfraestructura logística como la mejor valorada dentro de los factores de calidad y la dimensión comunicación como la peor valorada. Los participantes con una mayor experiencia obtuvieron puntuaciones más bajas.
The equine DNAH3 gene: SNP discovery and exclusion of an involvement in recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) in European Warmblood horses
Authors: Shakhsi-Niaei M. , Klukowska-Rötzler J. , Drögemüller C. , Gerber V. , Leeb T.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Recurrent airway obstruction is one of the most common airway diseases affecting mature horses. Increased bronchoalveolar mucus, neutrophil accumulation in airways, and airway obstruction are the main features of this disease. Mucociliary clearance is a key component of pulmonary defense mechanisms. Cilia are the motile part of this system and a complex linear array of dynein motors is responsible for their motility by moving along the microtubules in the axonemes of cilia and flagella. We previously detected a QTL for RAO on ECA 13 in a half-sib family of European Warmblood horses. The gene encoding DNAH3 is located in the peak of the detected QTL and encodes a dynein subunit. Therefore, we analysed this gene as a positional and functional candidate gene for RAO. In a mutation analysis of all 62 exons we detected 53 new polymorphisms including 7 non-synonymous variants. We performed an association study using 38 polymorphisms in a cohort of 422 animals. However, after correction for multiple testing we did not detect a significant association of any of these polymorphisms with RAO (P>0.05). Therefore, it seems unlikely that variants at the DNAH3 gene are responsible for the RAO QTL in European Warmblood horses.
Effect of different levels of dried sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) peel on broiler chickens growth performance Abbas
Authors: Ebrahimi A. , Qotbi A. A. A. , Seidavi A. , Laudadio V. , Tufarelli V.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of different levels of dried sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) peel on growth performance in broilers. A total of 400 male broiler chicks (Ross-308) were randomly allocated to treatments varying in supplemental DSOP. The dietary groups consisted of five diets fed for 42 days: control diet without feed additive, diet containing 1.5 % feed additive only in starter phase, diet containing 1.5 % feed additive during whole period (starter + grower), diet containing 3 % feed additive only in starter phase, diet containing 3 % feed additive during whole period. The growth responses achieved by broilers from all groups complied with the standards. However, adding up to 3 % DSOP in diet seems to depress feed intake, body weight gain increasing feed conversion ratio of both starter and growing broilers. Conversely, DSOP in the proportion of 1.5 % of feed seems to promote feed intake and weight gain in the period between the 1–21 days of age, indicating that DSOP can constitute a useful additive in the feeding of broilers. Further research is needed to assess the effects of DSOP to improve its suitability as a feed resource for poultry production.
The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: Notes on rabbits and a review of the literature
Authors: Wilson R. T. , Yilmaz O.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The Turkish wild rabbit is known from ancient times. As a minor component of Turkey’s array of livestock and poultry there is no official information on numbers or production. The iconic Angora is the only native breed. Imported breeds include New Zealand White, California, Chinchilla, Line V and French Angora. The Angora is a registered breed and is being conserved ex situ in vivo. Official data give Angora weight as 3.5–4.0 kg in males and 4.0–4.5 kg in females, fibre production as 700–800 g from bucks and 1,000 g from does from four clips per year, first breeding age as 6 months, litter size 1–6 kits and production of four litters per year. Production research is limited but generally shows lower fibre output than official data. A comparative study with California and Line V rabbits showed the latter was heavier at birth and grew faster to 10 weeks. The rabbit has been used as an animal model in several studies. There is little information on meat and fibre marketing as there is on international trade but there have been sporadic imports of meat. Pathologies include coccidiosis, mange and myiasis. Constraints include lack of producer knowledge, poor quality feed, inadequate housing and lack of breeding stock. Opportunities lie in public and private support, genetic improvement for fibre for product diversification and increased incomes, improved marketing and niche markets for low cholesterol and low fat meat.
Data framework for efficient management of sequence and microsatellite data in biodiversity studies
Authors: Truong C. V. C. , Duchev Z. , Groeneveld E.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In recent years, software packages for the management of biological data have rapidly been developing. However, currently, there is no general information system available for managing molecular data derived from both Sanger sequencing and microsatellite genotyping projects. A prerequisite to implementing such a system is to design a general data model which can be deployed to a wide range of labs without modification or customization. Thus, this paper aims to (1) suggest a uniform solution to efficiently store data items required in different labs, (2) describe procedures for representing data streams and data items (3) and construct a formalized data framework. As a result, the data framework has been used to develop an integrated information system for small labs conducting biodiversity studies.
Assessment of the effect of heterosis on semen parameters of two-breed crosses of Duroc, Hampshire and Pietrain boars
Authors: Wysokińska A. , Kondracki S.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The study was performed on 4 609 ejaculates obtained from 32 boars, including 14 purebred and 18 two-breed crosses. The ejaculates were collected manually every 4–5 days. The study involved ejaculates collected from each boar from the first day of its insemination use until the day of semen depletion. Each ejaculate was assessed for the following physical parameters: ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, percentage of spermatozoa with correct motility, total sperm count per ejaculate and number of insemination doses obtained from one ejaculate. The effect of heterosis was calculated on the physical parameters of the boar crosses ejaculates in relation to the mean value of a given parameter for the parent breeds. Positive and well pronounced heterosis effects were identified in the majority of the physical ejaculate parameters of the cross boars for all the cross-breeding variants. A negative effect of heterosis was only identified in the ejaculate sperm concentration of the Hampshire × Pietrain crosses. The highest ejaculatory efficiency was identified in the hybrids produced on the basis of the Hampshire breed. These breeders were also found to feature significant heterosis effects on ejaculate volume, total ejaculate sperm count and number of insemination doses prepared from one ejaculate.
Genetic evaluation for longevity of Croatian Simmental bulls using a piecewise Weibull model
Authors: Jovanovac S. , Raguž N. , Sölkner J. , Mészáros G.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Genetic evaluation of sires for functional longevity was conducted using survival analysis techniques. The data set consisted of 49 659 Simmental cows with first calving from 1997 to 2008. A piecewise Weibull sire model was used to estimate breeding values of 251 bulls for functional length of productive life of their daughters. The model was stratified by parity i.e. a separate baseline hazard was computed for each stratum. Besides the random sire effect, the model included the fixed time independent effects of age at first calving, herd size and region as well as the time dependent effects of relative milk production and year*season of first calving. The highest impact on longevity was found for relative milk production. Cows with the lowest milk yields were at approximately 2.7 times higher risk of culling compared to cows with average milk production. Effects of age at first calving, herd size and country region had lower impact on longevity. Sire variance was 0.023 which results in a heritability of 0.06 for functional length of productive life. The average approximate reliability of estimated breeding values was 0.49. Genetic trend showed no clear tendency by year of birth of bulls.
Seasonal changes in scrotal circumference, the quantity and quality of ram semen in Hungary
Authors: Oláh J. , Kusza S. , Harangi S. , Posta J. , Kovács A. , Pécsi A. , Budai C. , Jávor A.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In this study, the quantitative and qualitative traits of semen were studied in seven rams of different breeds (Prolific Merino, Cokanski Tsigai, Barbados Blackbelly, Bábolna Tetra, Awassi, Ile de France and Suffolk), bred in Hungary. The semen parameters (density, volume, pH, mass motility, % motility, thawing and heat resistance), freezability of semen and the factors influencing these parameters were evaluated with respect to breed and season. The fresh and post-thawing quality of semen varied greatly with the breed and the season. The postthawing motility of semen cells was outstandingly high for Awassi rams in three seasons. During the test period, the smallest scrotal circumference was measured for Barbados Blackbelly, except for the summer when it increased by 12.5 cm. The reintroduction of artificial insemination could lead to a significant advancement of the sheep sector in Hungary. To promote this, we have provided useful and new information for breeders and organisations.
Effectiveness of »natural stockmanship« training in cattle
Authors: Abramowicz P. , Gołębiewski M. , Górecka-Bruzda A. , Brzozowski P.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The objective of this study was to investigate whether natural stockmanship training can be effective in the elimination of avoidance reactions by generating submissive behaviour in dairy cattle. The training session was divided into two procedures: natural stockmanship training focused on getting a submissive response to human approach; natural halter training focused on acceptance of stroking with a halter and fitting it. Both procedures were conducted on unrestrained animals by skilled trainer. Two tests were developed to assess the effectiveness of the method: »udder touching« testing natural stockmanship training and »halter-fitting« testing both natural stockmanship training and natural halter training. Training procedures followed the idea of employing natural behaviour of cattle (avoiding discomfort of pressure) to negative reinforcement conditioning (chasing away when an animal moved away) and habituation to trainer and training/testing arena. Sixty-three (n=63) animals from two barns were studied: 32 heifers and 31 cows followed by control group of 7 heifers and 11 cows. The approach developed proved to be an effective method of handling cattle: 93.7 % of animals completed »udder test« in an average 400.4 s and 75.8 % completed »halter fitting test« in an average 559.7 s compared to control group results: 77.8 % and 33.3 %, respectively. Animals responded with submission and avoidance distance was shortened to zero. Previous experience of being milked had a significant positive effect on »udder touching« test performance and duration but not »halter-fitting« test. No environmental impact was found and animals from both farms responded similarly.
Relationship between conformation traits and gait characteristics in Pura Raza Español horses
Authors: José Sánchez M. , Dolores Gómez M. , Peña F. , García Monterde J. , Luís Morales J. , Molina A. , Valera M.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In the breeding program of breeds such as the Pura Raza Español horse, selection by gait quality is of great interest because of their use for dressage performance. However, biokinematic analyses are expensive and data processing is time consuming. So, indirect measurements related to movement quality are alternatively used for a precocious selection of the animals. The aim of this study is to estimate the genetic correlations between 13 conformation measurements and 16 biokinematic variables at trot (4 linear, 6 temporal and 6 angular) in order to identify objective selection criteria for locomotion ability. A total of 130 Pura Raza Español horses from 24 studs, aged between 4–7 years old, were measured and their biokinematic variables were obtained in experimental conditions on a treadmill. There were 155 significant genetic correlations between conformation and biokinematic traits. Croup length was the most correlated trait with biokinematic variables at trot (16), and croup width was the least correlated one (7). Forelimb length and forelimb duration were the most correlated with conformation measurements (12), whereas minimal angle of carpus was the least correlated one (5). All the conformation measurements were genetically correlated with biokinematic variables, and through these relationships when trotting, a total of 6 body measurements were selected for the indirect and precocious selection of gait quality, which could be included directly or combined in body indices.
Effect of relocation and sire lineage on behaviour and milk yield of dairy cows
Authors: Broucek J. , Uhrincat M. , Palkovicova Z. , Tancin V. , Hanus A.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The objective of the present study was to analyse the maintenance behaviour of cows after shift from tie-stall barn to free-stall barn. The activities were analysed in relation to the time of moving of the cows. Forty-one Holstein cows were used. Cows were observed for three 24-h (first, second and tenth day) periods after moving into the new barn with free-stall housing. The shortest times of lying and ruminating were recorded at the first day after relocation (336.3 min, 628.0 min, 756.1 min, P<0.001; 318.0 min, 325.0 min, 440.5 min, P<0.001). The longest time was recorded for the duration of standing (1 103.7 min, 811.9 min, 683.9 min, P<0.001). The period’s number of lying and ruminating were the lowest at the first day and highest at the tenth day after relocation (7.34, 14.07, 16.34, 14.32, 15.75, 18.58, P<0.001). The opposite trend was found in the period’s number of feeding and standing (17.46, 12.73, 9.54 and 24.93, 18.19 and 12.41; P<0.001). Sires progeny was significantly manifested in times of total lying, standing (P<0.05) and feeding (P<0.01) as well as in the number of lying periods (P<0.05). Cows produced significantly less milk at the first day after removing than the last day before (23.76 kg vs. 30.97 kg, P<0.001). Milk yield returned towards basal levels at the 13th day (31.82 kg). Milk production was different among sires.
Effect of protected methionine supplementation on milk production and reproduction in first calf heifers
Authors: Titi H. H. , Azzam S. I. , Alnimer M. A.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Sixty Holstein heifers (30 days in milk) were used to examine the effects of protected methionine on milk production, milk composition and reproduction performance up to 100 days post-partum. Heifers were randomly divided into two dietary treatment groups (30 each) receiving either 14 or 16 % crude protein. Heifers of each treatment group were assigned into three subgroups with a daily supplementation of 0, 15 or 25 g/hd/d of rumen protected methionine. Diet fed was a total mixed ration consisting of fresh alfalfa, corn silage and a concentrate mixture. In addition, alfalfa hay was offered ad libitum during the whole experimental period.
Determination of the best model for estimating heritability of economic traits and their genetic and phenotypic trends in Iranian native fowl
Authors: Salehinasab M. , Zerehdaran S. , Abbasi M. A. , Alijani S. , Hassani S.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The objective of the present study was to estimate the heritability and to assess the existence of maternal effects for economic traits in Iranian native fowl. Variance components were estimated for body weight at hatch (BW0), 8 (BW8) and 12 (BW12) weeks of age, age at sexual maturity and weight at sexual maturity, egg number and average egg weight at 28th, 30th and 32nd weeks using restricted maximum likelihood method and six animal models. The best model was determined using the Akaike information criterion for each trait. For age at sexual maturity, the basic model consisting of direct genetic effects was superior. For weight at sexual maturity and egg number, a model consisting of maternal permanent environmental effects in addition to direct genetic effects was the best. For average egg weight at 28th, 30th and 32nd weeks, the model with direct and maternal genetic effects assuming no covariance between them was the best. For BW0, BW8 and BW12, the model including maternal genetic and permanent environmental effects in addition to direct genetic effects was the most appropriate. The estimates of direct heritability ranged from 0.05 (BW0) to 0.35 (weight at sexual maturity). Direct genetic variance and heritability were overestimated if maternal effects were ignored in the statistical model for all traits except ASM. The results indicated that the evaluation of direct and maternal genetic and phenotypic trends based on the best model for each trait was carried out. Maternal genetic trends for BW0, BW8, BW12 and average egg weight at 28th, 30th and 32nd weeks were significantly positive. Present results indicated favourable effects of the performed breeding program for all traits except BW0, during generations.
Random regression models to estimate genetic parameters for test-day milk yield and composition in Iranian buffaloes
Authors: Madad M. , Ghavi Hossein-Zadeh N. , Shadparvar A. A. , Kianzad D.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for milk yield and milk percentages of fat and protein in Iranian buffaloes. A total of 9,278 test-day production records obtained from 1,501 first lactation buffaloes on 414 herds in Iran between 1993 and 2009 were used for the analysis. Genetic parameters for productive traits were estimated using random regression test-day models. Regression curves were modeled using Legendre polynomials (LPs). Heritability estimates were low to moderate for milk production traits and ranged from 0.09 to 0.33 for milk yield, 0.01 to 0.27 for milk protein percentage and 0.03 to 0.24 for milk fat percentage, respectively. Genetic correlations ranged from −0.24 to 1 for milk yield between different days in milk over the lactation. Genetic correlations of milk yield at different days in milk were often higher than permanent environmental correlations. Genetic correlations for milk protein percentage ranged from −0.89 to 1 between different days in milk. Also, genetic correlations for milk percentage of fat ranged from −0.60 to 1 between different days in milk. The highest estimates of genetic and permanent environmental correlations for milk traits were observed at adjacent test-days. Ignoring heritability estimates for milk yield and milk protein percentage in the first and final days of lactation, these estimates were higher in the 120 days of lactation. Test-day milk yield heritability estimates were moderate in the course of the lactation, suggesting that this trait could be applied as selection criteria in Iranian milking buffaloes.