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Local initiatives for green space using Poland's Village Fund: evidence from Lodzkie voivodeship
Authors: Feltynowski Marcin 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Poland's Village Fund (Fundusz Sołecki) is an instrument operating at the level of the so-called sołectwo, into which local-administration units known as gminas may be further sub-divided. These are therefore auxiliary administrative units in rural areas whose receipt of means from the Fund in question allows for the activation of local communities. Against that background, the research detailed here sought to examine Village Fund by reference to the greenspace-related projects pursued using it in the rural gminas of Łódzkie Voivodeship. Additional aspects are the classification of the tasks carried out, presentation of the statistical analysis applied, and consideration of the breakdown obtained for indicators relating to the share of funds allocated to green areas – by reference to the properties of the normal distribution curve.
The Seismic Response of Fluid Filling in Rectangular Reservoir at Nador City Morocco
Authors: Kotrasová Kamila , Loukili Mohamed 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This article deals with the liquid seismic effect owing to excitation of lateral base. When the rectangular reservoir contained the contained liquid vibrates, the liquid exerts the hydrodynamic pressure on the reservoir walls and the reservoir bottom. First the theoretical background of the fluid seismic effect on the solid domain of the rectangular reservoir is described in the paper. Thereafter, the rectangular fluid filing excited by the earth surface movement was calculated. The analysis of the liquid effect was situated for locality near Nador city at Morocco and respects of Eurocode recommendations.
Modelling of Ground Access Mode Choice: Empirical Evidence from Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran
Authors: Edrisi Ali , Vakilian Rambod , Ganjipour Houmaan , Jafari Ali Rezaei 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate air travellers’ behaviour with regard to choices for ground access to this airport. Questionnaire data were collected from 684 respondents. Multinomial logit modelling was employed for this purpose. These findings indicate that in families with at least one car of their own, the tendency for using bus and carpooling was decreased. In addition, it was found that those in the 36 - 40 age group were more inclined to take the taxi. Finally, the results of this study suggest that with the growing price of the private car, the tendency to use it was diminished. Therefore, if transportation authorities seek to reduce the use of personal cars, it is possible to make the use of private cars expensive with increasing the parking cost in the airport. This may lead to the reduction of using private cars in land access to Mehrabad airport.
The significance of intellectual capital in strategies of transnational corporations
Authors: Rosińska-Bukowska Magdalena 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Objective
This study is an attempt to identify crucial assets of intellectual capital (IC) of transnational corporations (TNCs). The author identifies key assets each of the IC layers: organizational, innovative, and institutional. Examining these complex constructions of IC and its comprehensive influence on achieving competitive advantage is justified as the topic has been investigated rarely till now.

Methods
The paper presents literature review and the results of an authorial survey (252 corporations). The author used the following methodology concepts: the Grounded Theory Method, the Social Network Analysis, and the Multidimensional Statistical Analysis.

Findings
The results of the conducted analysis do sustain the postulated hypothesis that the main pillars constituting the intellectual capital of the most powerful transnational corporations (leaders) are the same in terms of the core irrespective of the type of industry. Based on the conducted research, the author points to the three key requirements for each of three IC layers (organizational, innovative, and institutional).

Practical implication
The proposed model of layers of intellectual capital may be used to identify the relationship in question, or its lack of relationship, in other types of international business. Furthermore, the study results provide guidelines for executives of corporations with respect to intellectual capital management.

Originality/value
It is a new, original proposal for measurement and presentation of the relationship between international competitiveness of transnational corporations and their intellectual capital efficiency (pillars of IC-layers).
Artificial Neural Network and Regression Models to Evaluate Rheological Properties of Selected Brazilian Honeys
Authors: Silva Vanelle M. D. , Lacerda Wilian S. , de Resende Jaime V. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The relationships between physico-chemical and rheological properties are considered complex nonlinear systems. Thus, the artificial neural network (ANN) and regression models were used for the rheological characterization of Brazilian honeys, based on low-cost measurements of water content and temperature. The steady shear viscosity (η) performed well when measured in the test phase in a 2-12-1 neuron multilayer perceptron (MLP) ANN (model 1) with a root mean square error (RMSE) and correlation coefficient (r) equal to 0.0430 and 0.9681, respectively. The parameter loss modulus (G″), storage modulus (G′) and complex viscosity (η*) were predicted in the temperature sweep test by small amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) measurements during heating and cooling, and the MLP ANNs with architectures of 2-9-3 (model 2) and 2-3-3 (model 3) showed RMSE values equal to 0.0261 and 0.0387 in the test phase, respectively. For all the determined parameters, non-linear exponential models showed similar results to models 1, 2 and 3. An ANN with 3-9-3 architecture (model 4) showed RMSE and r for G′ equal to 0.0158 and 0.7301, for G″ equal to 0.0176 and 0.9581, and for η* equal to 0.0407 and 0.9647, respectively, in the test phase for date of the frequency sweep test obtained by SAOS. These results were far superior to those obtained by second-order multiple linear models. The acquisition of all models is an important application for the processing of honey and honey-based products, since these properties are essential in engineering calculations and quality control of products.
Bilateral Ocular Exophthalmia – A Case of Atypical Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in a Child
Authors: Toth Réka , Grama Alina , Maki Cristina , Chinceșan Mihaela Ioana 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Introduction
In acute myeloblastic leukaemia (AML) explosive proliferation and accumulation of immature myeloid cell clones take place, replacing the bone marrow, with the possibility of the formation of extramedullary tumour masses composed of myeloid cells. The onset of the disease less frequently consists of symptoms of extramedullary manifestation.

Case presentation
A Caucasian male child aged three years and 11 months was hospitalized for bilateral exophthalmos and otorrhea, due to an alteration in his general condition. Ocular ultrasound revealed an inhomogeneous thickening of the upper right muscles superior to the eyeball. A complete blood count showed severe anaemia, leucocytosis with neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. A peripheral blood smear evidenced myeloblasts. The result of the cytology of bone marrow confirmed the diagnosis of AML. Following blood product replacements and cytostatic treatment (AML-BFM 2004 HR protocol), the remission of exophthalmos and the correction of haematological parameters were favourable.

Conclusion
In a child with a sudden onset of exophthalmia and altered general condition, the diagnosis of acute leukaemia should be considered. The importance of performing a peripheral blood smear and bone marrow examination is emphasized so that diagnosis and initiation of treatment are not delayed.
The Prolonged Use of VV ECMO Support in COVID-19: A Case Report
Authors: Fitzgerald Amelia Lucy , Vachharajani Hemal Hitesh , Davidson Benjamin Paul , Kruit Natalie Joanne , Eslick Adam Trevor 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global health and economic challenges. The reported mortality in patients with COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation is high. VV ECMO may serve as a lifesaving rescue therapy for a minority of patients with COVID-19; however, its impact on overall survival of these patients is unknown. To date, few reports describe successful discharge from ECMO in COVID-19 after a prolonged ECMO run. The only Australian case of a COVID-19 patient, supported by prolonged VV ECMO in conjunction with prone ventilation, complicated by significant airway bleeding, and successfully decannulated after forty-two days, is described. VV ECMO is a resource-intense form of respiratory support. Providing complex therapies such as VV ECMO during a pandemic has its unique challenges. This case report provides a unique insight into the potential clinical sequelae of COVID-19, supported in an intensive care environment which was not resource-limited at the time, and adds to the evolving experience of prolonged VV ECMO support for ARDS with a goal to lung recovery.
E-test determination of antifungal susceptibility of Candida species isolated from turkeys
Authors: Sokół Ireneusz , Tokarzewski Stanisław , Bobrek Kamila , Gaweł Andrzej 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Introduction
Candida species are a natural component of the intestinal tract microflora, but in favourable conditions they can cause superficial, mucosal, or even systemic candidiasis. Poultry production might be a source of human drug-resistant yeast infections, including Candida spp. The limited data concerning the antifungal susceptibility of poultry Candida isolates prompted us to carry out research to determine the susceptibility of isolates from turkey intestinal tracts.

Method and Materials
The beak cavity, crop and cloaca were swabbed of 580 turkeys from 58 flocks in western Poland. The susceptibility tests were conducted using the E-test method with amphotericin B, fluconazole, itraconazole, and voriconazole on 52 isolates of C. albicans, C. catenulata, C. glabrata, C. palmioleophila, C. rugosa, C. krusei and C. lusitaniae.

Results
All isolates were susceptible to voriconazole. According to the MIC values obtained for amphotericin B and fluconazole, all Candida spp. isolates were classified as susceptible according to the described breakpoints except for C. krusei, which was the only isolate that was amphotericin B-, fluconazole- and itraconazole-resistant. The susceptibility to itraconazole varied: 11 of the Candida isolates were susceptible (21.1%), 29 were dose-dependently susceptible (55.8%), and 12 isolates were resistant (23.1%).

Conclusion
There are few resistant strains of Candida in turkeys, and the drug resistance varies. When Candida passes from turkeys to humans, there is a wide range of antifungal treatment options.
Nutritional and care problems in infants with lactose intolerance
Authors: Tułacz Kinga , Rozensztrauch Anna , Berghausen-Mazur Marta 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of the paper was to learn about nursing and nutritional problems in children with lactose intolerance.

Material and methods. The study included a group of 343 parents, 320 (93.3%) women and 23 (6.7%) men. A self-written questionnaire containing 27 questions was used for the study. The comparison of responses in the groups was performed using the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test where the expected low rates appeared in the tables. The analysis was performed in the R software, version 4.0.2.

Results. The most common symptoms affecting the respondents’ children were: abdominal pain (77.3%), abdominal distension (73.5%), overflow in the abdomen (49%), and mucus-mixed stools (45.5%). The symptoms caused the child’s anxiety during sleep in 52.5%, problems with attaching to the breast in 30.3%, and buttocks burns in 23.9%. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant relationship between education and age and the source from which the respondents obtained information on lactose intolerance (p<0.05). Statistical analysis showed that the financial situation had no effect on calcium supplementation in breastfeeding women while on a lactose-free diet (p>0.05). It is worth noting, however, that only 10.5% of the respondents declared calcium supplementation while on a lactose-free diet.

Conclusions. It is important to confirm the diagnosis with an examination, as an incorrect diagnosis may lead to a number of problems without obtaining the desired effect. In children with symptoms of lactose intolerance, meeting the daily calcium requirement is essential.
Clinical and volumetric predictors of local control after robotic stereotactic radiosurgery for cerebral metastases: active systemic disease may affect local control in the brain
Authors: Blamek Sławomir , Stankiewicz Magdalena , Maciejewski Bogusław 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Background
The aim of the study was to assess the association between physical and biological dose normalized to volume of the metastatic tumor as well as clinical factors with local control in patients with brain metastases who underwent robotic stereotactic radiosurgery.

Patients and methods
A cohort of 69 patients consecutively treated with robotic radiosurgery between 2011 and 2016 was analyzed. The patients were treated with either single fraction radiosurgery or hypofractionated regimens. Biologically effective dose (BED) was calculated assuming alpha/beta value = 10 and both physical dose and BED were normalized to the tumor volume to allow dose-volume effect evaluation. Moreover, clinical and treatment-related variables were evaluated to asses association with local control.

Results
A total of 133 tumors were irradiated and their volumes ranged between 0.001 and 46.99 cm3. Presence of extracranial progression was associated with worse local control whereas higher total dose, BED10 > 59 Gy and single metastasis predicted statistically significantly better local outcome. BED10/cm3 > 36 Gy, and BED2 > 60 Gy negatively affected local control in univariate analysis. In multivariate analysis performed on all these variables, presence of a single metastasis, BED10 > 59 Gy and extracranial progression retained their significance. Excluding a priori the BED2/ cm3 parameter resulted with a Cox model confirming significance of all remaining variables.

Conclusions
Hypofractionated treatment schemes have similar efficiency to single fraction treatment in terms of local control and the effect depends on BED irrespective of fractionation schedule. Effective control of extracranial sites of the disease is associated with higher probability of local control in the brain which in turn is consistently lower in patients with multiple lesions.
Surgical resection of synchronous liver metastases in gastric cancer patients. A propensity score-matched study
Authors: Jagric Tomaz , Horvat Matjaz 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Background
The aim of the study was to determine the value of synchronous liver resection in patients with oligo-metastatic gastric cancer and the prognostic factors in these patients.

Patients and methods
We compared the results of 21 gastric patients with liver metastases and synchronous liver resection (LMR) to 21 propensity score-matched patients with gastric cancer and liver metastases in whom liver resection was not performed (LM0) and to a propensity score-matched control group of 21 patients without liver metastases and stage III and IV resectable gastric cancer (CG).

Results
The overall 5-year survival of LMR, LM0 and CG were 14.3%, 0%, and 19%, respectively (p = 0.002). Five-year survival was 47.5% for well-differentiated tumour compared to 0% in patients with moderate or poor tumour differentiation (p = 0.006). In addition, patients with R0 resection and TNM stage N0–1 had a significantly better survival compared to patients with TNM N stage N2–3 (5-year survival: 60% for N0–1 vs. 7.7% for N2–3; p = 0.007).

Conclusions
The results presented in the study support synchronous liver resections in gastric patients and provide additional criteria for patient selection.
The Role of TLR-4 and Galectin-3 Interaction in Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Stojanovic Milica Dimitrijevic , Stojanovic Bojan , Arsenijevic Nebojsa , Stojanovic Bojana 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4) is a member of evolutionarily conserved type I transmembrane proteins that can initiate sterile inflammatory cascade in the pancreas. Expression of TLR-4 is up-regulated in pancreatic tissue, as well as, on peripheral blood innate immune cells in human and experimental models of acute pancreatitis. TLR-4 plays important pro-inflammatory roles during development of acute pancreatitis: it recognize alarmins released from injured acinar cells and promotes activation and infiltration of innate immune cells after the premature and intraacinar activation of tripsinogen. Galectin-3 is β-galactoside-binding lectin that plays pro-inflammatory roles in a variety autoimmune diseases, acute bacterial infections and during tumorigenesis. It is reported that Galectin-3 is alarmin in experimental models of neuroinflammation and binds to TLR-4 promoting the pro-inflammatory phenotype of microglia. Also, in experimental model of acute pancreatitis Galectin-3 is colocalized with TLR-4 on innate inflammatory cells resulted in enhanced production of inflammatory cytokines, TNF-α and IL-1β, increased infiltration of pro-inflammatory N1 neutrophils, macrophages and dendritic cells and increased damage of pancreatic tissue. This review paper discusses the role of TLR-4/Gal-3 axis in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis.
ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BASED ON THE POTENTIAL WATER AVAILABILITY IN THE SEMI-ARID AREA OF KUPANG, INDONESIA
Authors: Koan Marlin A , Messakh Jakobis Johanis , P Soetedjo IN 
Published: November 2020

Aims: This study discusses water resources management based on water discharge potential of the Oebobo-Liliba watershed in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Methodology and Results: River water discharge was analyzed based on hydrological data of a span of 10-years. Average rainfall was calculated using the arithmetic mean method, and potential evapotranspiration (ETo) was calculated through Penman Modification with CROPWAT 8.0. The discharge analysis was conducted through a Mock method. Change in land cover was rendered using related land maps from year 2008 and 2018. Management of agricultural land was discussed through a descriptive analysis. The results showed an average monthly discharge of 0.667 m3/sec. The need for clean water is rendered to be 170 liters/person/day, and the discharge requirement of 90% = 281 liters/sec is concluded to be able to meet the community's clean water needs which amounts to 142,569 people. The total area of paddy fields is 5.38 Ha with water requirements of 1.5 liter/sec/ha, where 80% or 348 Liter/sec can be used to irrigate 232 hectares of paddy. Further results show that land cover in dryland forests decreased from 15% to 10%, settlements increased from 20% to 49%, and shrubs diminished from 20% to 0%. Conclusion, significance and impact study: The minimum debit trend shows a declining trend, while the maximum discharge trend shows an inclining trend. This research concludes that water discharge is adequate to meet community needs yet requires proper water resources management strategy from upstream to downstream of the watershed.
The preventive measures adopted during dental practice by the dentists in a low-income country to prevent the transmission of COVID-19: A questionnaire-based survey
Authors: Shihabi Safaa , Nesser Salma Al , Hamadah Omar 
Published: November 2020

Objectives:
A novel coronavirus was first proclaimed in Hubei province, China, 213 countries worldwide also became an epicenter of the virus until June 17, 2020. The dental team has a high risk of infection as a result of the specificity of their procedures. The aim of this questionnaire was to estimate the preventive measures and the awareness methods that may be adopted by the dentists to prevent or reduce the transmission of COIVD-19.

Material and Methods:
The questionnaire was an electronic survey contained 23 questions, which were designed based on the instruction given for dental setting by CDC during COVID-19 pandemic; the respondents in this study were dental practitioners in Syria.

Results:
A total of 1013 dentists have responded to this survey 61% of the participants treated only the emergent treatment, 84% of them wear facial masks, while the prevalence for other protective equipment was low. The majority of the participants schedule the appointments as there is only one patient in the waiting room. More than half of the dentists sterilize the patients’ hands before and after the dental treatment, and 59% of them choose 70% ethyl alcohol as a disinfectant. Most of the respondents use dental mouthwashes before the initiation of the treatment. Almost three-quarters of the dentists use high vacuum. Only 15% of dentists sterilize the dental handpieces in the autoclaves after each patient. Most of dentists educate their patients about preventive methods.

Conclusion:
Based on these results, the Syrian dentists should take more strict measures during dental practice.
METODE PELATIHAN BERNYANYI DAN BERCERITA PADA GURU-GURU TK/PAUD SE-ACEH BESAR DALAM MENDIDIK KREATIVITAS SENI PADA ANAK KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Andika Benni , Andiko Benny , Sari Dian Permata 
Published: November 2020

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengajarkan metode pelatihan bernyanyi dan bercerita pada guru-guru TK/Paud di Aceh Besar, agar dapat mendidik akan dalam meningkatkan kreativitas seni pada anak. Menciptakan seniman-seniman cilik melainkan menawarkan sejumlah pengalaman yang bermanfaat untuk mengasah pribadi yang apresiasif dan kreatif melalui pendidikan seni. Kegiatan Seni yang akan didapatkan anak usia dini nantiknya akan memberikan dampak yang baik bagi keberlangsungan seni dan budaya. Anak-anak usia dini merupakan salah satu pendukung dalam mempertahankan seni yang berkembang saat ini, menjadi pilihan media penyampaian nasehat dalam nilai-nilai moral. Pelatihan sistem pembelajaran guru dalam mendidik anak akan dilakukan secara berkelanjutan. Sehingga akan memberi dampak yang positif untuk menjadikan guru dalam membimbing dan mengajarkan anak didik dalam wilayah berkesenian dan meningkatkan kreativitas anak. Diharapkan pelatihan ini dapat berkontribusi tidak hanya terhadap pengembangan materi pendidikan seni saja, namun pada kemampuan guru TK/PAUD dalam hal pengetahuan seni serta berkreativitas khususnya seni Bernyanyi dan Bercerita terhadap perkembangan guru dan anak dengan mengemas bahan ajar pendidikan seni dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan anak-anak.