bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anxious Appetites
Authors: Jackson Peter
Published: September 2017

Despite government claims that food is safer and more readily available today than ever before, recent survey evidence demonstrates high levels of food-related anxiety among Western consumers. While chronic hunger and malnutrition are relatively rare in the West, food scares relating to individual products, concerns about global food security and other expressions of consumer anxiety about food remain widespread.

Anxious Appetites explores the causes of these present-day anxieties. Looking at fears over provenance and regulation in a world of lengthening supply chains and greater concentration of corporate power, Peter Jackson investigates how anxieties about food circulate and how they act as a channel for broader social issues. Drawing on case studies such as the 2013 horsemeat scandal and fears about the contamination of infant formula in China in 2008, he examines how and why these concerns emerge. Comparing survey results with ethnographic observation of consumer practice, he explores the gap between official advice about food safety and people’s everyday experience of food, including a critique of ideological notions of ‘consumer choice’.

A captivating, timely book which presents a new theory of social anxiety.
Ideas and perspectives: Can we use the soil carbon saturation deficit to quantitatively assess the soil carbon storage potential, or should we explore other strategies?
Authors: Barré Pierre , Angers Denis A. , Basile-Doelsch Isabelle , Bispo Antonio , Cécillon Lauric , Chenu Claire , Chevallier Tiphaine , Derrien Delphine , Eglin Thomas K. , Pellerin Sylvain
Published: September 2017

Abstract. An increase in soil organic carbon stock can contribute to mitigate climate change. International negotiation mechanisms and initiatives call for countries to consider land use change and soil management to achieve atmospheric CO2 removal through storage in terrestrial systems (http://4p1000.org/). As a result, policy makers raised a specific operational question to the soil science community: how much and at which annual rate additional carbon can be stored in soils in different locations? It has been suggested that the ability of a soil to store additional organic carbon can be estimated from its carbon saturation deficit (Csat-def), which is defined as the difference between the maximum amount of carbon that can be associated to its fine (
The effect of sediment loading in Fennoscandia and the Barents Sea during the last glacial cycle on glacial isostatic adjustment observations
Authors: van der Wal Wouter , IJpelaar Thijs
Published: September 2017

Abstract. Models for glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) routinely include the effects of meltwater redistribution and changes in topography and coastlines. Since the sediment transport related to the dynamics of ice sheets may be comparable to that of sea level rise in terms of surface pressure, the loading effect of sediment deposition could cause measurable ongoing viscous readjustment. Here, we study the loading effect of glacially induced sediment redistribution (GISR) related to the Weichselian ice sheet in Fennoscandia and the Barents Sea. The surface loading effect and its effect on the gravitational potential is modeled by including changes in sediment thickness in the sea level equation following the method of Dalca et al. (2013). Sediment displacement estimates are estimated in two different ways: (i) from a compilation of studies on local features (trough mouth fans, large-scale failures, and basin flux) and (ii) from output of a coupled ice–sediment model. To account for uncertainty in Earth's rheology, three viscosity profiles are used. It is found that sediment transport can lead to changes in relative sea level of up to 2 m in the last 6000 years and larger effects occurring earlier in the deglaciation. This magnitude is below the error level of most of the relative sea level data because those data are sparse and errors increase with length of time before present. The effect on present-day uplift rates reaches a few tenths of millimeters per year in large parts of Norway and Sweden, which is around the measurement error of long-term GNSS (global navigation satellite system) monitoring networks. The maximum effect on present-day gravity rates as measured by the GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) satellite mission is up to tenths of microgal per year, which is larger than the measurement error but below other error sources. Since GISR causes systematic uplift in most of mainland Scandinavia, including GISR in GIA models would improve the interpretation of GNSS and GRACE observations there.
The Role of Participation Banking as Alternative Financing Channels to Substitute for Deposit Banks and its Growth in the Turkish Finance Market - Period: 2007-2015
Authors: Sayım Ferhat
Published: September 2017

Financial systems and companies have become the most important reasons in the weakness of world economic system. The formation and development process of the financial structure also constitute the infrastructure of the world economic system. The path of the financial system and development has led to discuss with the financial crisis in 2008-2011. One of the solutions in order to reduce problems caused by the conventional banking system is alternative financing systems. In Turkey, the corporations based on profit share system are named participation banks. These banks which settle on different principles in the risk distribution of the portfolio acquired are analyzed more nowadays. Participation based banks are placed in practically every regulation related to banking terms and get their legal infrastructure more steady in the banking legislation of Turkey. This study is a continuation of a series related to the situation of participation banking in Turkey. On the other hand, the literature and the history of participation banking have been given less attention in this study. Literature information on methods in participation banks has been described in previous work of the series. Two analyzes were conducted in this study. One analysis is interpretive analysis that expresses the situation of applications of participation banking against banking risks. The other is an analysis of the figures of participation banks in Turkey as a continuation of the series. This study is a 2007-2015 part of research series. The study tries to explore the place and the importance of participation based banking with the various sub-headings, especially in Turkey. For this reason, we examine the comparative review 2007-2015 data of participation banks which are composed of Total Assets, Equity Net Profit, Collected Funds and Bank Loan Funds. Then we compare the total figures with deposit banks for the same period in Turkey.
Electrical Treeing Behavior in Polyethylene Filled with Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Murdany Deni , Chen Xiangrong , Andersson Mattias , Liu Dongmin , Gedde Ulf , Gubanski Stanislaw
Published: September 2017

Electrical treeing behavior in low density polyethyleneand its nanocomposite filled with 1.0 wt% and 3.0 wt%aluminum oxide nanoparticles was investigated bymeans of a real-time microscope recording system and asynchronized partial discharge measurement. Forpreparing the nanocomposite, uncoated aluminum oxidenanoparticles with 99.5% purity (Nanodur, CAS 1344-28-1) were used. These were of almost spherical shapewith an average diameter of 45 nm. The test objectswere prepared in form of the wire-plane electrodegeometry [1]. The electrical treeing tests were carriedout by applying 50 Hz AC voltage at a ramping speed of22 V/s. The obtained experimental results indicate thatthe addition of the nanoparticles has a positive impacton the resistance to electrical treeing. Both the scale andthe shape of the distribution of the treeing initiationvoltage improved. The magnitude of partial dischargeactivity associated with the treeing in polyethylenenanocomposites was also lower than in the referencematerial.
Effect of heat treatment on morphology and dielectric properties of PE cable insulation material
Authors: Ghorbani Hossein , Hoq Tanbhir , Edin Hans
Published: September 2017

It is known that the heat treatment process in theproduction of extruded cables, affects the electricalproperties of polymeric insulation materials; this effectis via two main phenomena; first, it leads to diffusionand removal of polar substances from the system;second, it affects the polymer morphology by increasingthe polymer chain relaxation and creation of crystallites,hence increasing the crystallinity of the material.In this study, thick pressed samples with additive freelow density polyethylene (LDPE) insulation materialwere heat treated at different conditions for differentperiods of times. Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) measurements confirmed that heat treatmentleads to higher crystallinity and higher lamella thicknessin LDPE. Dielectric properties of the material wasstudied by conduction current measurement anddielectric spectroscopy.Conduction current of samples with different heattreatment times was measured at high electric fieldswhich shows that the conduction current of LDPE isaffected by heat treatment. Generally, the apparentconductivity decreases by heat treatment.Dielectric spectroscopy measurements show that heattreatment does not have a significant effect on real andimaginary permittivity of the polymer. Interestingly, anincrease in the sample thickness via heat treatment, wasobserved both by sample thickness related to thememory effects in the polymer which needs to be takeninto consideration for accurate capacitancemeasurements.
Temperature Effect on Breakdown Performance of Insulating Polymer Thin Films
Authors: Ritamäki Mikael , Rytöluoto Ilkka , Lahti Kari
Published: September 2017

The effect of temperature on the breakdown performance of metallized capacitor-grade BOPP film was characterized using a large-area multi-breakdown measurement method. The measurements conducted in the temperature range from room temperature to 100 °C revealed a linearly decreasing trend in the characteristic 63.2 % breakdown probability after 60 °C and the presence of a smaller weak spot subpopulation. The weak spots remained relatively unaffected by temperature, and first breakdowns occurred in a seemingly statistical manner. The brief exposure to elevated temperature was considered as one explanation behind the variations in the number of weak points, but fluctuations in film quality and Weibull dynamics were seen are more probable explanations. The results demonstrate the possibility of multiple breakdown mechanisms and their different temperature-dependency, and demonstrate the high short-term breakdown strength of BOPP film even at high temperatures.
DC Dielectric Breakdown Behavior of Thermally Sprayed Ceramic Coatings
Authors: Niittymäki Minna , Suhonen Tomi , Metsäjoki Jarkko , Lahti Kari
Published: September 2017

Previous studies of dielectric properties of thermally sprayed insulating ceramic coatings are focused on linearly ramped dielectric breakdown strength as well asDC resistivity, relative permittivity and dielectric loss characterizations. However, reports of the effects of ramp rate or of any kind of long term stressing on the breakdown strength cannot be found in literature. The aim of this paper was to study the DC breakdown behavior of one type of HVOF sprayed alumina coating under different stresses. It can be concluded that the ramp rate of DC breakdown measurement has no remarkably influence on the breakdown strength. The breakdown behavior was also studied using step-by-step tests with two constant step voltages and step durations. The DC resistivity of the alumina coating showed strong dependence on the applied electric field. The resistivity behaved ohmicly below the field strength of ~0.5 V/μm and above ~8…12 V/μm, however, the resistivity decreased approximately three decades in the nonohmic region (0.5 V/μm -->). At electric field strengths above ~25 V/μm, the degradation started in the material leading to breakdown. However, when the step duration was longer (60 min), the degradation process started already slightly below the applied field of 25 V/μm.
Clamping system for series connected IGBTs to avoid transient breakdown voltages
Authors: Boloorian Masoomeh , Rasmussen Tonny W. , El-Khatib Walid Z.
Published: September 2017

IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) can be used for power DC-DC converters at higher voltages. A series connection is needed due to the blockingcapability limit of 6500V. The voltage must be shared among the IGBTs both dynamic when switching and blocking mode. A non-synchronized switching creates transient voltage that might damage the IGBT. The non-synchronized switching comes from different delays in the gate drivers and deviation in the IGBT parameters. This paper investigates in theory and practice a solutioncontains of clamp circuit, dynamic and static circuit. Turning on process of the stack of three IGBTs are in focus in a buck converter design. An operatingvoltage closer to the IGBT limit is used in order to press the system. For the simulations (Pspice) and experimental tests, fast IGBTs (1200V /30A IXYH40N120C3) are used to show the good dynamic of the chosen solution. The Lab tests also show that because of the deviation in parameters preadjustment of the gate signals is needed. The experimental tests have been carried out in different clamp voltage to finally have clamp voltage close tothe blocking voltage of the IGBTs and maximum 2A as output current. Examples of wave forms for voltages are given and discussed.
Extending the Functionality of On-line PD Monitoring Equipment for MV Power Cables
Authors: Li Y. , Wouters P.A.A.F. , Wagenaars P.
Published: September 2017

An on-line partial discharge (PD) monitoring and location system for medium voltage cable circuits was developed previously. This paper explores ways to extend its range of application. The extension includes PD location method by time domain reflectometry (TDR) when reflections are not easily identifiable. The functionality of the PD monitoring equipment can also be widened by sensing other quantities related to the condition of the cable insulation using the same device. Dynamic cable temperature monitoring can be achieved by recording variation in the high frequency signal propagation velocity along the cable. Water ingress in paper-insulated lead-covered (PILC) cable decreases the cable’s characteristic impedance while it increases the permittivity of the insulation. It can be observed by changes in the reflection pattern from the cable or by a lowered propagation velocity. Instead of recording reflection patterns in time domain, a frequency domain approach based on an impedance scan is investigated to be applied for cables in service.
Comparison of cable models for time domain simulations
Authors: El-Khatib Walid Ziad , Holbøll Joachim , Rasmussen Tonny W. , Vogel Stephan
Published: September 2017

This paper will look at dc cable transient modelling issues for voltage source converter (VSC) based high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems,which is getting evermore admired for large-scale offshore wind power integration. A simple mathematical π-equivalent cable model is presented and explained. Themodel is compared to the detailed cable models with different degrees of accuracy found in PSCAD/EMTDC. The models are analyzed and tested using simulations ofdc fault conditions and energization. These studies are helpful for the protection system design of large-scale renewable energy power systems to realize a reliable multi-terminal dc transmission system for the future.
Identification of gene pools used in restoration and conservation by chloroplast microsatellite markers in Iberian pine species
Authors: Hernández-Tecles Enrique , De las Heras Jorge , Lorenzo Zaida , Navascués Miguel , Alia Ricardo
Published: September 2017

Aim of study: To contribute to the characterization of the origin of material used in afforestation, restoration or conservation activities by using Cp-SSR markers.Area of study: We used information from the natural range of Iberian pines, from Spain.Materials and methods: We used Iberian pines as an example to undertook gene pool characterization based on a wide Iberian sample of 97 populations from five Pinus species (Pinus halepensis, Pinus pinaster, Pinus nigra, Pinus sylvestris and Pinus uncinata). Haplotypes from each analyzed tree (derived from nine chloroplast microsatellites markers in P. halepensis and six in the rest of the species) were obtained. Based on this information we subdivided each species in regions (considering both genetic structure and its application in afforestation, restoration and conservation programs) and tested the assignation of populations to the different groups based on the genetic distance among samples.Main results: The rate of successful identification of populations among the different species was very high (> 94 %) for P. nigra, P. sylvestris and P. uncinata, high (81 %) for P. pinaster, and low (< 65 %) for P. halepensis. Research highlights: Chloroplast DNA markers from extensive population datasets can be used to assign the origin of the forest reproductive material in some pine species.
Dual Healthcare System Use is Associated with Higher Mortality in Heart Failure
Authors: Axon Robert Neal , Gebregziabher Mulugeta , Everett Charles J. , Heidenreich Paul A. , Hunt Kelly J.
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND: Heart failure is associated with high mortality, and health system-related factors contribute to this risk. Dual health system use occurs when patients receive care from multiple facilities over time, and such fractured care has been associated with higher healthcare utilization and higher mortality in selected conditions.METHODS: We analyzed a cohort of 13,948 U.S. Veterans receiving emergency department (ED) or hospital care for heart failure between 2007-2011 using information from the VA, Medicare, and an all-payor state-level claims database. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to model the association between all-cause mortality and dual use comparing dual users to those receiving VA-only care or non-VA only care.RESULTS: In fully adjusted models accounting for age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, disability, and comorbidities, dual use Veterans with heart failure had higher hazard for mortality from their date of entry into the cohort (HR 1.21, 95% CI 1.11, 1.32, p<0.0001) and from the date of their last hospitalization (HR 1.40, 95% CI 1.28-1.53, p<0.0001) as compared to VA-only users. Non-VA only users did not have significantly different hazard for mortality compared to VA-only users. Additional models in a subset of patients which also included laboratory data for brain-type natriuretic peptide, blood urea nitrogen, and serum sodium yielded similar results.CONCLUSIONS: Dual use appears to be associated with higher risk for mortality among Veterans with heart failure. While cross-system care is necessary and even desirable in many situations, strategies to identify high-risk patients and to mitigate risks of fractured care are warranted.
The Compatibility of the Services Provided to Students of Accounting Departments in Jordanian Private Universities with the Standards of Academic Quality Assurance in Jordan - A Field Study
Authors: Alzoubi Ali A. , Afeef Jamal H. , Momani Yasser I. , Aldiabat Khaled M.
Published: September 2017

The study aimed to determine the compatibility of the student services provided to the students of accounting departments in business schools with the standards of academic quality assurance in Jordan through three aspects: academic guidance, support services and graduates services. A questionnaire was prepared and distributed to (245) students and (46) faculty members. The responses of the study sample were described by using the arithmetic mean, frequencies and ANOVA test that was used to test the hypotheses at the  level of significance ( 0.05=α).One of the main findings of the study is that there is no agreement between students and faculty members in accounting departments on the compatibility of the services provided to the students with the standards of Jordanian academic quality assurance, despite the existence of some quality services offered by faculties and departments to students. The study recommends a comprehensive review of the services provided to students, a focus on services provided to graduates, and further studies.
Non-Linear Analysis of the Fisher Effect: In the Case of Japan
Authors: Sugita Katsuhiro
Published: September 2017

The Fisher effect has been commonly analyzed to investigate the long-run relationship between nominal interest rates and expected inflation rate, though it is rarely successful in finding the cointegration relationship as the Fisher effect states. In this paper, a Bayesian Markov switching vector error correction model is applied to analyze non-linearity in the Fisher effect in the case of Japan. We find that the Fisher effect holds in one regime although it does not hold in another regime when the nominal interest rate is stable and does not respond against disequilibrium by the monetary policy such as the zero interest rate policy. This model reveals non-linearity in the error correction mechanism of the Fisher effect in Japan.
Rasch Analysis and Functional Measurement in Post-Hospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Authors: D. Lewis Frank , J. Horn Gordon
Published: September 2017

Rasch analysis is a statistical technique used in determining statistical properties of functional measures for use in research and treatment. The technique was used in the current study to determine the reliability and validity of the Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory-Version 4 (MPAI-4) for use with three different acquired brain injury samples. Subjects were 777 adults (each group comprised of 259 individuals) with acquired brain injury treated in one of three rehabilitation program types: Neurorehabilitation (NR), Neurobehavioral (NB), or Supported Living (SL). The MPAI-4 was administered to each participant upon admission to program. Rasch analysis was conducted to assess item fit, reliability, and separation statistics for MPAI-4 assessments conducted within each program. Item difficulty values were examined to determine if the MPAI-4 differentiated among groups based on deficit profiles. The results revealed that for each group, fit statistics fell with appropriate levels (0.5 – 1.5) for at least 24 of 29 items. Rasch person reliability statistics were 0.89 for NR and NB, and 0.90 for SL. Item reliability was 0.99 for each of the groups. Item difficulty values accurately differentiated the three groups based on their specific deficit profiles expected. Specifically, NR participants’ greatest deficits demonstrated by the MPAI-4 were within cognitive and physical functions. For the NB participants, the greater deficits demonstrated were within the behavioral and adjustment items. Supported Living participants had the most limitation within the instrumental activities of daily living items. As in prior research findings, the current Rasch analysis supported the use of the MPAI-4 within this heterogeneous, acquired brain injury population. This unique statistical approach translates to treatment priorities that may assist clinicians with identifying treatment goals specific to unique treatment group characteristics (e.g., NR, NB, and SL).
Interval Estimation of Stress-Strength Reliability for a General Exponential Form Distribution with Different Unknown Parameters
Authors: A. Mokhlis Nahed , J. Ibrahim Emad , M. Gharieb Dina
Published: September 2017

This paper deals with interval estimation of the stress-strength reliability, when the stress and strength variables follow a general exponential form distribution. The distribution parameters of both the stress and the strength are assumed to be unknown. Interval estimation for reliability is discussed, using different approaches. The results obtained are applicable to many well known distributions. For illustration of the general results obtained a simulation study is performed with application on Weibull distribution. Numerical comparison of the interval estimators is carried out based on average length, probability coverage, and tail errors.
Counseling over Time as a Correlate of Non-Urgent Undergraduate Institutional Commitment
Authors: Blau Gary , DiMino John , Abreu Iris , LeLeux-LaBarge Kayla
Published: September 2017

The general purpose of this study was to examine counseling services as a correlate of institutional commitment and related variables over time on a sample of non-urgent undergraduates. Data for non-urgent clients at a University Counseling Center (UCC) were collected using on-line surveys over four time-periods. Within-time correlations generally showed that mental health concerns was negatively related to institutional commitment, while counseling help belief was positively related. Institutional commitment is defined as a student feeling that he or she selected the right institution to attend Using a smaller sample, i.e., n = 15, of complete-data clients matched-over-time, overall level of mental health concerns significantly declined, while institutional commitment significantly increased. Counseling help belief decreased from Time 1 to Time 2 but then increased over time. Scientifically demonstrating to higher-level University administration that counseling over time can positively influence undergraduates’ institutional commitment can help the UCC to increase its allocation of university-based resources to keep pace with non-urgent client demands.
Drainage or paracentesis
Authors: Zielnik-Jurkiewicz Beata
Published: September 2017

Tympanostomy tube insertion and tympanic membrane incision are two the most frequently performed surgical procedures
in otolaryngology, especially in children. The tympanic membrane incision - paracentesis, or myringotomy –
is an incision of the tympanic membrane for diagnostic purposes or to allow drainage of pathological secretion from
the tympanic cavity. Tympanostomy tube insertion involves incision made in the tympanic membrane and insertion
of a ventilation tube (various types and for various periods of time) to improve hearing and aeration of the tympanic
cavity. Procedures are performed through the ear canal (transcanal approach), under local or general anesthesia.
Complications may occur in some cases of paracentesis and tympanostomy tube insertion.
Laryngological symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Mierzwa Grażyna , Sinkiewicz Anna
Published: September 2017

The artical presents a case of a 32 years old men with extraoesophagal symptoms of gastroesohagal reflux disease and
laryngopharyngeal reflux. He was by ph-impedance monitoring, stroboskopy and gastrointestinal endoscopy with
biopsy diagnosed. PPI therapy with dexlansoprasole was most efficient.
Laryngeal reinnervation in unilateral vocal fold paralysis- case report and literature review
Authors: Rzepakowska Anna , Jachimowska Justyna , Niemczyk Kazimierz
Published: September 2017

Laryngeal reinnervation is the method of treatment in unilateral vocal fold paralysis. During the surgery an anastomosis between the main branch of ansa cervicalis and recurrent laryngeal nerve is formed. Regeneration of the nerve’s functional abilities is a long process, lasting from 4 to 6 months, up to a year. A 35 year-old male was admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology at Warsaw Medical University in order to undergo surgical removal of reoccurrence of Schwannoma in left cerebellopontine angle by translabyrinthine approach. Post-operative period was complicated with vagal nerve paralysis. The patient reported hoarseness, dysphagia and choking. Physical examination revealed left vocal fold immobilization in abducted position, saliva in piriform fossa and left-sided soft palate paralysis yet the patient was discharged home. 4 weeks after the surgery, the patient was admitted to the hospital again due to developing aspiration pneumonia. Augmentation of the left vocal fold with calcium hydroxyapatite was performed 2 months later. After this intervention temporary vocal improvement and choking frequency reduction was observed. Finally, the patient underwent laryngeal reinnervation with formation of ansa cervicalis main branch to recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis. Left vocal fold regained its functional abilities and the quality of the voice improved. Laryngovideostroboscopy performed 6 months later revealed mobilization of left vocal fold sufficient for proper glottis closure. The voice measures normalized and the swallowing improved. Conclusions This case report and analyzed data confirm that laryngeal reinnervation surgery in unilateral vocal fold paralysis helps achieve satisfactory effects in voice function and life quality.
Selected issues about diagnosis and treatment of the oral mucose membrane
Authors: Górska Renata , Nowak Maciej
Published: September 2017

Authors, based on current literature and their own clinical practice, have reported the most common oral mucosal lesions,
with their clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment.
Wspomnienia o współpracy z dr Alicją Różak-Komorowską z Poradni Foniatrycznej Akademii Medycznej w Warszawie
Authors: Sielska-Badurek Ewelina , Gałkowski Tadeusz
Published: September 2017

13.03.2016 roku odeszła od nas dr Alicja Różak-Komorowska (fot.1), długoletni pracownik Poradni Foniatrycznej przy Klinice Otolaryngologii Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego. Dr Różak-Komorowska nieprzerwanie przez ponad 50 lat (pomiędzy rokiem 1958–2011) była związana z Poradnią Foniatryczną, początkowo jako wolontariuszka, studentka medycyny, potem jako lekarz foniatra. Jej koleżanki i koledzy jednogłośnie podkreślali, że leczenie chorych było jej prawdziwym powołaniem. Opiekowała się osobami zawodowo posługującymi się głosem – wokalistami, śpiewakami, aktorami, dziennikarzami i nauczycielami. Jej pacjentami były też dzieci z wadami wrodzonymi, zaburzeniami w rozwoju i dorośli potrzebujący pomocy.
Wojna na pomniki w Katalonii, czyli co zrobić z upamiętnieniem bitwy pod Ebro
Authors: Biernacka Maja
Published: September 2017

War on Memorials in Catalonia. What to Do with Commemoration of the Battle of the Ebro

The article discusses the conflicts taking place in public life over interpretation of the significance of places of national memory. The author presents them on the example of the dispute that arose in Spain over a memorial in the Catalan city of Tortosa. It commemorates the Battle of the Ebro, the military operation of the largest scale and consequences during the Spanish Civil War. The opponents of the memorial consider it as a testimony to the victory of Francoism and an unsightly and disgraceful element in the urban tissue. They appeal for its liquidation, while those arguing for its preservation and reinterpretation of the symbolic meaning treat it as an architecturally valuable distinguishing feature of the city. The fate of the controversial memorial does not rest solely in the hands of local authorities, but it has become a subject of political disagreement, disputes among residents and non-governmental activities. They are taking place against a background of the current legal basis of historical memory (Law 52/2007 of 26 December), which was developed by the political Left to compensate for the harm done to the victims of the Civil War and the Francoist dictatorship, and to implement changes in public space in connection with the traces of Francoism. However, its content leaves quite a big decision-making margin to the public authorities as to removing the traces of the regime from reinterpretation.
Świętować, nie świętować? Kontrowersje wokół dwudziestej rocznicy wyjścia wojsk (post)radzieckich z Legnicy
Authors: Grębecka Zuzanna
Published: September 2017

This article deals with the controversy surrounding the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of the (post)Soviet troops from Legnica – the former garrison town of the Northern Group of Soviet Army. The author presents the concepts of commemorating the jubilee by municipal authorities and socio-cultural institutions, as well as particular events organized in the anniversary year, and the overall picture the celebrations created. Furthermore the media and social reactions to this particular shape of the jubilee year are analyzed with a particular focus on the intense debate on the socio-cultural project “20 Years After...” organized by the Helena Modrzejewska Theatre in Legnica. This example serves to illustrate the mechanisms of official memory and counter-memory.
Pomiędzy Nankinem a Hiroszimą. Konfliktowe rocznice w Azji Wschodniej jako element rywalizacji chińsko-japońskiej
Authors: Lubina Michał
Published: September 2017

Years 2015–2017 witness a series of trouble-causing anniversaries in East Asia that
commemorate WW II and its tragedies. Against the background of these anniversaries and
the international political situation, China and Japan conduct their policies of memories.
Both countries use history in their top-to-bottom nation-building projects based on
victimization. In case of China, the anti-Japanese nationalism serves as a tool to legitimize
CPP’s rule and to enhance China’s international profile. In case of Japan, state historical
revisionism questions Japan’s responsibility for WW II crimes and presents Japan as a victim
of US atomic bombs. Thus, both sides use history for their political goals and are unwilling
to conduct work on their memories. It makes every anniversary a trouble-causing one.
Uchwały sejmowe jako mechanizm polityki pamięci
Authors: Nijakowski Lech M.
Published: September 2017

The article presents the results of the systematic analysis of the resolutions of the
Sejm of the Republic of Poland (10th–8th terms of office) as a mechanism aimed at shaping
the collective memory of the Polish society. It outlines a research field and characterizes
a legislative mechanism. Further, the article discusses research techniques and methods, and
presents partial research results. The author shows that commemorative resolutions are an
important element of the state politics of memory and lead to the emergence of various
commemorative initiatives. On the other hand, their significance is moderated by the state
of collective memory and the dominant topoi and public discourse strategies. Most often the
resolutions using the so-called “constructive strategies” do not seek to radically reformulate
the state of social historical consciousness. They disregard inconvenient persons and events
and foster petrification of social imagination and marginalization of the minority communities
of memory.
SUBSTANTIATION OF BASIC DIRECTIONS OF WATER USERS
INTERACTION IMPROVEMENT IN RIVNE REGION
Authors: Semenova Yuliya
Published: September 2017

We consider ecological-economic regulation in Ukraine a part of ecologicaleconomic
mechanism in perspective of coordination between ecological and economic
factors of natural resources use andof the industry development of Ukraine considering
the concept of ecologization. We analyze ecological-economic tools, methods and ways
of implantation. Modern economic concepts of state development often less consider
aspects of ecologization, so we insist on the fact that main principles of ecologicaleconomic
regulation of industry, ecologization of industry and rational resources use
are in the jurisdiction of nation, which executes appropriate tasks by implantation of tax
policy, licensing, permission for natural resources use etc. It is necessary to improve
existing mechanisms of state management in the sphere of ecological-economic regulation
of industry. There is a need in the balance between maintenance of national aims
and directions and between the opportunities of industrial development in Ukraine
considering aspect of sustainable development. One of the conditions of existence of
mutually beneficial connections between the subjects is adequate forming of prices for
natural resources, stimulating of innovations, creating of propitious investment climate
and financing of scientific-technical programs. Innovative activities of industrial enterprises
is basis of their further development and their main task.
THE ANALYSIS WORKING CAPITAL OF
AUTOMOBILE ENTERPRISES INDUSTRYIN
THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Authors: Kirichok Oleksandr , Poznakhovskiy Viktor
Published: September 2017

The article deals with the analytical study of the working capital ofautomobile enterprises.
Particular attention is paid to assessing the effectiveness of working capitaluse
in the automobile enterprises. The way of optimization of working capitalstructure
in the automobile enterprises has been proposed
EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL
INNOVATION SYSTEMS
IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND DIRECTIONS OF ITS USE IN
GEORGIA
Authors: Burduli Vakhtang , Abesadze Ramaz
Published: September 2017

The article analyzes and systematizes the main trends in the transformation of
national innovation systems (NIS) in some developed countries. The main aspects of the
NIS development experience in France and South Korea are revealed. Based on the
study and structuring of the mechanisms that ensure the innovative development of
these countries, it is proposed to borrow and engage in Georgia a number of
components of the economic mechanism used in these countries, which will ensure the
effective innovative development of its economy.
THE USE OF APPLIED TASKS IN THE PROCESS
OF MATHEMATICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE
ENGINEERS
Authors: Tsetsik Svetlana , Brushkovsky Alexander
Published: September 2017

Examples of the use of applied problems of professional content in higher mathematics
course for students of engineering.have been ordered.
Effect of Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Selected Gait Parameters in Healthy Subjects
Authors: Wójtowicz Sebastian , Sajko Igor , Hadamus Anna , Mosiołek Anna , Białoszewski Dariusz
Published: September 2017

Background. The sacroiliac joints have complicated biomechanics. While the movements in the joints are small, they exert a significant effect on gait. This study aimed to assess how sacroiliac joint manipulation influences selected gait parameters.
Material and method. The study enrolled 57 healthy subjects. The experimental group consisted of 26 participants diagnosed with dysfunction of one sacroiliac joint. The control group was composed of 31 persons. All subjects from the experimental group underwent sacroiliac joint manipulation.
Results. The experimental group showed significant lengthening of the step on both sides and the stride length in this group increased as well. Moreover, the duration of the stride increased (p=0.000826). The maximum midfoot pressure was higher and maximum heel pressure decreased. The differences were statistically significant.
Conclusions. 1. Subclinical dysfunctions of the sacroiliac joints may cause functional gait disturbance. 2. Manipulation of the iliosacral joint exerts a significant effect on gait parameters, which may lead to improved gait economy and effec­tiveness. 3. Following manipulation of one iliosacral joint, altered gait parameters are noted on both the manipulated side and the contralateral side, which may translate into improved quality of locomotion.
Assessment of Post-operative Physical Performance in Patients after Resection Arthroplasty of the Proximal Femur
Authors: Pitera Tomasz , Guzik Grzegorz , Biega Piotr
Published: September 2017

Background. Resection arthroplasty is increasingly used in the treatment of proximal femur metastates. How­ever, a coherent, unified rehabilitation protocol of such patients is yet to be developed. The aim of this study was to present the early treatment outcomes of modular endoprosthetic replacement.
Material and methods. A total of 42 resections of proximal femur tumour, followed by modular endoprosthetic replacement, were performed at the Orthopaedic Oncology Department in Brzozów between 2012 and 2015. The mean age of the patients was 63 ± 11 years, with females accounting for 54% of the group. All the patients were rehabilitated in accordance with the protocol developed by Shehadeh et al. Pain intensity was measured using the VAS scale, while the HHS, MSTS and an original scale designed by the authors were used to assess overall physical performance and gait efficiency.
Results. Thirty GMRS and 12 MUTARS endoprostheses were implanted. The implants were fixed with bone cement in 36 (85%) cases and cementless in 8 (15%). Mean pain severity assessed at 6 weeks after the surgery with the VAS scale was 3.8. Mean gait efficiency and physical performance assessed with the HHS and MSTS scores were 75 and 20 points, respectively. Two patients experienced complications. A total of 39 patients were evaluated post­operatively at 6 weeks after the surgery, of whom 37 (95%) patients could walk efficiently using crutches or with physical assistance of others.
Conclusion. Modular arthroplasty performed in patients after metastatic tumour resection allows for early rehabi­li­ta­tion and ambulation which significantly improves their quality of life.
Evaluation of Strength Recovery after Traumatic Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh. A Case Study
Authors: Fouasson-Chailloux Alban , Menu Pierre , Dauty Marc
Published: September 2017

Acute compartment syndrome of the thigh is an underestimated serious pathology which can cause long term morbidities. The management, recovery and follow-up of the case of a 20-year-old Caucasian man, who presented an acute compartment syndrome of the thigh, are described. After femoral fracture reduction and fixation by nail, intramuscular pressure measurements confirmed the diagnosis before treatment by fasciotomies. 12-months’ follow-up showed the presence of neurological femoral complications and physical impairment in spite of rehabilitation care. Because compartment syndrome of the thigh after a trauma is rare but potentially devastating, prompt diagnosis is required for performing early fasciotomies.
WOJCIECH ANTONI
JANUSZ GLUZIŃSKI
(1922–2017)
Authors: Gajewska-Prorok Elżbieta
Published: September 2017

Wojciech A.J. Gluziński, a philosopher and an
outstanding Polish theoretician of museology, passed away
on 26 March 2017. He was born on 31 March 1922 into an
intellectual family in Lviv. He commenced studying philosophy
in 1945 at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, and
continued at the Faculty of Humanities at the University
& Polytechnic in Wrocław. He got an MA in philosophy in
1952, but even in 1949 he had already started working in
the Old Townhouse (later the Historical Museum of the
City of Wrocław), a branch of the Silesian Museum (since
1970 the National Museum) in Wrocław. He was connected
with the National Museum until the end of his career. In
the following years he held the posts of Head of Historical
Department, Head and later Curator of the Department of
History of Material Culture, and was the museum’s advisor
and counsellor from 1991 to 1995. He organised a dozen
permanent and temporary exhibitions during more than 40
years of working. He wrote numerous articles published in
such periodicals as: “Annual of the Kłodzko Region”, “Annual
of Silesian Ethnography” and “Annual of Silesian Art”. His
long-term studies on the theory of museology resulted in
a doctoral dissertation entitled Philosophical and methodological
problems of museology written under the supervision
of Prof. Kazimierz Malinowski in 1976 in the Institute
of Conservation and Historic Monuments Studies at the
Copernicus University in Toruń. The edited work was published
in 1980 as a book entitled Underlying museology.
Gluziński shared his opinions at numerous conferences
abroad, and published articles in post-conference materials,
including in “ICOFOM Study Series”, “Muzeologické
Sešity” and in “Neue Museumskunde. Theorie und Praxis
der Museumsarbeit”.
Flagellia, a new subgenus of Haliclona (Porifera, Haplosclerida)
Authors: Van Soest Rob W.M.
Published: September 2017

Haplosclerid sponges possessing a unique asymmetric flagelliform type of sigmoid microsclere have been reported from all global oceans. This peculiar spicule, characterized by a circular or elliptical shape, with a longer and sharper curved ending at one side and a shorter and more gradually curved ending at the opposing side, is proposed to be termed ‘flagellosigma’. These sponges invariably also possess smaller normal sigmas while their skeletal structure of oxea megascleres is markedly confused. They are assigned to the large genus Haliclona Grant, 1841 (family Chalinidae) in a new subgenus, Haliclona (Flagellia) subgen. nov. The species belonging to the new subgenus are reviewed and four species new to science are described, Haliclona (Flagellia) indonesiae subgen. et sp. nov., H. (F.) amirantensis subgen. et sp. nov., H. (F.) hiberniae subgen. et sp. nov. and H. (F.) hajdui subgen. et sp. nov. One species, H. (F.) hentscheli nom. nov., is given a new name on account of secondary homonymy caused by its transfer to the genus Haliclona. One species remains unnamed because of paucity of material. Already known species, reassigned to the new subgenus are H. (F.) hamata subgen. et comb. nov., H. (F.) flagellifera subgen. et comb. nov., H. (F.) porosa subgen. et comb. nov., H. (F.) edaphus subgen. et comb. nov. and H. (F.) anataria subgen. et comb. nov. Additional species are likely hiding among many erroneous records of ‘Gellius flagellifer’ from wide ranging parts of the global oceans.
Effects of Remote Ischemic Conditioning Methods on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Muscle Flaps: An Experimental Study in Rats
Authors: Keskin Durdane , Unlu Ramazan Erkin , Orhan Erkan , Erkilinç Gamze , Bogdaycioglu Nihal , Yilmaz Fatma Meric
Published: September 2017

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of remote ischemic conditioning on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat muscle flaps histopathologically and biochemically.

Methods Thirty albino rats were divided into 5 groups. No procedure was performed in the rats in group 1, and only blood samples were taken. A gracilis muscle flap was elevated in all the other groups. Microclamps were applied to the vascular pedicle for 4 hours in order to achieve tissue ischemia. In group 2, no additional procedure was performed. In groups 3, 4, and 5, the right hind limb was used and 3 cycles of ischemia-reperfusion for 5 minutes each (total, 30 minutes) was applied with a latex tourniquet (remote ischemic conditioning). In group 3, this procedure was performed before flap elevation (remote ischemic preconditoning). In group 4, the procedure was performed 4 hours after flap ischemia (remote ischemic postconditioning). In group 5, the procedure was performed after the flap was elevated, during the muscle flap ischemia episode (remote ischemic perconditioning).

Results The histopathological damage score in all remote conditioning ischemia groups was lower than in the ischemic-reperfusion group. The lowest histopathological damage score was observed in group 5 (remote ischemic perconditioning).

Conclusions The nitric oxide levels were higher in the blood samples obtained from the remote ischemic perconditioning group. This study showed the effectiveness of remote ischemic conditioning procedures and compared their usefulness for preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury in muscle flaps.