bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The seismicity of central and north-east Himalayan region
Authors: Kumar Susheel , Sharma Nitin 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The Himalayan range extends upto 2400 km arc from Indus river valley in the west to Brahmaputra river valley in the east of India. Due to distinct geological structures of Himalayan seismic belt, seismicity in Himalaya is inhomogeneous. The inhomogeneity in seismicity is responsible for a number of seismic gaps in the Himalayan seismic belt. Thus Iin the present study, we proposed the study of spatial and temporal evolution of seismicity in entire central and north-east Himalayan region by using Gutenberg-Richter relationship. A detailed study on the behavior of natural seismicity in and around the seismic gap regions is carried out. The study region is segmented in four meridional regions (A) 80°E to 83.5°E, (B) 83.5°E to 87.5°E, (C) 87.5°E to 90°E and (D) 90°E to 98°E along with a fixed latitude belt. The homogeneous catalogue with 3 ≤ Mb ≤ 6.5 is used for the spatial and temporal analysis of seismicity in terms of b-value. It is find out that pockets of lower b-values are coinciding over and around stress accumulated regions. The observed low b-value before occurrence of the Nepal earthquake of 25th April, 2015 supports the argument of impending occurrence of moderate to large magnitude earthquake in Sikkim and north-east Himalayan region in future.
Changes in haematological parameters in wild ruminants experimentally infected with Haemonchus contortus
Authors: Sesztáková E. , Königová A. , Molnár L. , Babják M. , Major P. , Megyesi Š. , Vasilková Z. , Várady M. 
Published: November 2019

Summary
Our study describes changes in haematological parameters in wild ruminants with parasitic infection. Six European mouflons (Ovis musimon), six fallow deer (Dama dama) and six roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) were experimentally infected with the resistant strain of the model parasite 8000 L3 Haemonchus contortus. The blood samples were collected on Day 0, 16, 37, 58, 77, and 99 of the experiment. Mild anaemia was observed in mouflons and roe deer while red blood cells increased in red blood counts (total erythrocytes, haematocrit and haemoglobin). As for the white blood cells count, leucopenia with neutrophilia and lymphopenia was recorded in mouflons, in the fallow deer and roe deer leucocytosis with neutropenia and lymphocytosis were observed. Changes in the dynamics of haematological parameters were statistically insignificant.
Occurrence of Anisakis and Hysterothylacium nematodes in Atlantic chub mackerels from Libyan coasts
Authors: Cavallero S. , El Sherif R. A. , Pizzarelli A. , El Fituri A.A. , El Showhdi M. , Benmosa F. , D’Amelio S. 
Published: November 2019

Summary
The occurrence of zoonotic parasitic nematodes in Atlantic chub mackerels (Scomber colias syn. Scomber japonicus) from Libyan waters was investigated, using epizootiological estimations and molecular specific characterization of larvae. Nematodes belonging to Anisakis spp., the main etiological agent of anisakiasis in Mediterranean waters, and to Hysterothylacium spp. so far considered not pathogenic to humans, were detected. Prevalence values were generally high in visceral cavities (over 40 % for both parasites) while were low for Anisakis (around 1 %) and null for Hysterothylacium in muscles. Moreover, the level of infections was associated with seasons, a feature potentially useful to plan fishing captures and to elaborate risk mitigation strategies for anisakiasis. Species molecular identification performed on a subsample described the presence of Hysterothylacium aduncum as the predominant species, along with Anisakis pegreffii and the hybrids (A. pegreffii and A. simplex sensu stricto), thus posing a concrete zoonotic risk following the consumption of such fish species as a raw preparation.
Prophylactic efficacy of some chemoprotectants against abrin induced lethality
Authors: Saxena Nandita , Bhutia Yangchen Doma , Kumar Om , Phatak Pooja , Kaul Ramesh Kumar 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Abrin is a highly toxic protein produced by Abrus precatorius. Exposure to abrin, either through accident or by act of terrorism, poses a significant risk to human health and safety. Abrin functions as a ribosome-inactivating protein by depurinating the 28S rRNA and inhibits protein synthesis. It is a potent toxin warfare agent. There are no antidotes available for abrin intoxication. Supportive care is the only option for treatment of abrin exposure. It is becoming increasingly important to develop countermeasures for abrin by developing pre- and post-exposure therapy. The aim of this study is to screen certain pharmaceutical compounds for their chemoprotective properties against abrin toxicity in vivo in BALB/c male mice. Twenty-one compounds having either antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cyto-protective properties or combination of them, were screened and administered as 1h pre-treatment followed by exposure of lethal dose (2×LD50, intraperitoneally) of abrin. To assess the protective efficacy of the compounds, survival and body weight was monitored. Fifteen compounds extended the survival time of animals significantly, as compared to abrin. The following five of these compounds, namely: Epicatechin-3-gallate, Gallic Acid, Lipoic Acid, GSH and Indomethacin extended the life time ranging from 6 to 9 days. These compounds also attenuated the abrin induced inflammation and enzymes associated with liver function, but none of them could prevent abrin induced lethality. The compounds offering extension of life could be useful to provide a time-window for other supportive treatment and could also be used as combinatorial therapy with other medical countermeasures against abrin induced lethality.
Assessment of Genetic Relationships among Cultivated and Wild Pistachios (Pistacia vera L.) using Molecular Markers
Authors: Pourian Mohammad Aref , Bakhshi Davood , Aalami Ali , Hokmabadi Hossein 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Iran is one of the main diversity centers and origins of pistachios in the world. Pistachio cultivation spread first within the ancient Persian Empire and then moved gradually westward. Knowledge of the genetic relationships among wild and cultivated varieties of pistachio is important for the efficient utilization of the available germplasm resources. Three molecular marker strategies, namely, inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR), inter-retrotransposon amplified polymorphism (IRAP), and retrotransposon microsatellite amplified polymorphism (REMAP), were used to study the genetic relationships among 35 pistachio accessions including 15 wild-type genotypes of Pistacia vera and 20 important cultivars from Iran. According to the results, high levels of polymorphism were observed for all three marker systems. REMAP and IRAP techniques had the higher mean values of genetic relationships parameters than ISSR technique. The results from this study showed that the 5′LTR2, Sukkula, Sukkula + UBC855, and 5′LTR2 + UBC811 primers were the most informative and could be used to evaluate the genetic relationships of pistachios accessions. Cluster analysis using the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) properly separated the accessions and divided them into four main groups. The presence of most cultivated genotypes in a group indicates genetic erosion of cultivated pistachio in Iran. Wild-type genotypes of P. vera are located in different clusters indicating the high diversity of the genotypes. The results provide useful genetic information about wild pistachios in northeastern of Iran and indicate that the use of wild pistachios in breeding programs could be useful for generating new genotypes with interesting characters.
Silica Nanoparticles Enhances Physio-Biochemical Characters and Postharvest Quality of Rosa hybrida L. Cut Flowers
Authors: El-Serafy Rasha S. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The effect of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) preservative solutions on the postharvest quality of rose cut flowers was investigated in this study. SiNPs were used at the concentrations of 0, 1, 2, and 3 mg·dm−3. Treatments of SiNPs increased flower longevity compared to untreated flowers. Relative fresh weight, relative water content, and water uptake were improved because of SiNPs treatments. The enhancement in chlorophyll content, total soluble sugars, as well as total phenol and flavonoid contents were positively correlated with SiNPs treatments. Malondialdehyde (MDA) content significantly increased by control roses relative to treated ones. Activities of peroxidase (POX) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzymes significantly increased because of SiNPs treatments compared to the control. The treatment of 2 mg SiNPs·dm−3 maximized the longevity and improved the postharvest quality of cut roses. The results obtained suggested that SiNPs treatments could improve the longevity and postharvest quality of cut roses by reducing lipid peroxidation and motivating antioxidant machinery, therefore, retaining the membrane integrity.
Innovative system for monitoring the tip over stability of mobile excavating machines on a tracked undercarriage
Authors: Dudziński Piotr , Kosiara Andrzej 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The article points out that the operational safety of mobile excavating machines can be significantly improved by equipping them with on-board systems for tip over stability monitoring. Critical analysis has been conducted on tip over stability monitoring systems available on the market. Their capabilities and limitations have been analysed. The second part of the article presents an innovative concept of on-board systems for monitoring tip over stability in tracked excavating machines. This concept was developed to create a device that would allow the vehicle's tip over stability to be monitored with greater accuracy and reliability compared to current systems of this type. The article also presents a demonstrator and a simulation model of the developed device. The final part of the article presents exemplary results obtained in preliminary simulation tests of the developed system.
Steel ropes in machines opencast mining
Authors: Olszyna Grzegorz , Gašić Vlada 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Basic opencast mining machines belong to the group of devices used to perform specific technological operations through mining, loading, transport up to the dumping of mining heaps. Machines work in EBD systems (Excavator-Belt-Dumping) and require high reliability. Multi-bucket excavators that require the use of rope systems in order to maintain stability and the possibility of mining at different levels. The paper focuses on issues related to rope work in multi-buckets excavators. On the basis of studies to assess the technical condition of the ropes identifies the causes of damage to ropes these machines. As a result of the research, final conclusions were formulated.
Multiple-criteria decision-making for the choice of equipment in mining using the AHP method
Authors: Bodziony Przemysław , Patyk Michał , Kasztelewicz Zbigniew 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Rational solution for mining equipment based on the use of haul trucks, excavators, wheel loaders and crunchers should result from thorough analysis of technical and economic issues – both cost-related and exploitational - which can have a crucial impact on the cost of minerals extraction. Moreover mining equipment should be selected with consideration for all vital parameters in specific exploitational conditions and even the exploiter’s preferences. This selection should consider hitherto disregarded criteria, such as mean availability and structure utilization of machinery systems with the aim to improve the same. Methodology presented in the paper illustrates practical application of MCDM and one particular method of this type – the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) – for resolving the problem in specific exploitational conditions of mineral resource in surface mining AHP method covers a multi-criteria approach based on a compensation strategy to model preferences and assuming variant comparability. Taking into account the preferences of the evaluator, which determine the subjectivity of comparative evaluation, is the core of the multi-criteria approach, which treats such preferences Considering the above issues, the following paper is an attempt to develop new and universal criteria as well as a method of evaluation and selection of means of mining equipment for mineral resource surface mines.
Mining the sparking rocks in the context of most frequent cases of methane ignition
Authors: Trenczek Stanisław , Mann Rajmund , Krause Eugeniusz 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The article presents the principles of safe cutting of rocks prone to generate igniting methane sparks. A list of methane ignitions and explosions from the sparking of rocks caused by cutting with road header was given. Unusual case of methane ignition in conditions of full technical and technological protection of roadway development is discussed. In conclusions, the importance of an individual approach to geological and mining conditions in the case of the need to cut sparking rocks was emphasized.
Detection of Patent foramen Ovale with Contrast Enhanced Transcranial Doppler at Divers
Authors: Dziewiatowski Krzysztof , Siermontowski Piotr 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a condition present in 25% of the adult population. It is a remnant of fetal foramen ovale which allows blood to pass from the right to the left atrium, bypassing the fetal lungs. In majority adults it does not have any clinical significance, but in some people it may allow shunting of venous blood into the left atrium (right – left – shunt or RLS), circumventing the lung filter, especially during sneezing, cough, lifting heavy equipment. Is such case, PFO may be a route for venous emboli or gas bubbles from veins to the arterial system. It is known as a paradoxical embolism and may be cause of ischaemic stroke or neurologic decompression sickness (DCI), inner-ear DCI and cutis marmorata. Transesophageal echocardiography is considered as a reference standard in detection of intracardial shunts. Its sensitivity and specificity ranges between 94%-100%. However, TEE is an invasive examination with potentially serious side effects. An alternative examination in RLS detection is contrast enhanced Transcranial Doppler (the bubble study or c-TCD). In comparison to TEE, Transcranial Doppler is not invasive, relatively not expensive and save technique. With its high sensitivity and specificity in detection of PFO, 97% and 93% respectively, it may improve detection of RLS and allow to conduct screening examination for PFO in divers.
Nursing care of a patient diagnosed with malignant breast cancer during chemotherapy using ICNP® terminology
Authors: Mazurek Paulina , Pawłowski Piotr , Kościołek Aneta , Jakubowska Klaudia , Makuch Daria , Borowik Joanna 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Introduction. Oncology nursing as a specialized field ought to develop a range of standards that will increase the quality of patient care. The indispensable ability of a nurse is to create patient-specific diagnoses that holistically describe the biopsychosocial status of the care focus.

Aim. The proposal to use the ICNP® classification in the process of nursing a patient with malignant breast cancer during chemotherapy.

Material and methods. The case study method was used in the paper. The research techniques used in the work include an interview, nursing observation, measurement, documentation analysis. The tools include a sheet for collecting patient data, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), Nutritional Risk Score questionnaire (NRS), scale of judgement of the occurrence of chemotherapy side effects, dyspnoea assessment, nausea assessment, fall rating as well as the Scale of nausea and vomiting judgement according to WHO criteria.

Results. After the interview, the biopsychosocial status of the patient was assessed. Using the obtained empirical data, nursing diagnoses were made using the ICNP® reference terminology. The focus of care, nursing interventions, means / tools and the result of care were listed using phrases from the existing ICNP® catalogs.

Conclusions. Using the International Classification of Nurses’ Diagnosis ICNP® in the context of caring for a patient diagnosed with breast cancer allows to identify nursing problems such as: lymph edema, diarrhea, anxiety, exercise dyspnea, vomiting, concern about body image, risk of falling.
Is there a correlation between GAD2 gene-243 A>G polymorphism and obesity?
Authors: Alkhzouz Camelia , Miclea Diana , Farcas Marius , Bucerzan Simona , Cabau Georgiana , Popp Radu Anghel 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Introduction: GAD2 gene encodes the glutamate decarboxylase enzyme which catalyses the transformation of glutamate into γ-aminobutyric acid, GABA. It is suggested that some polymorphic alleles of GAD2 gene, such as -243A>G, have an increased transcriptional effect compared with the wild type, which results in an increase of GABA in the hypothalamus with the subsequent increase of the neuropeptide Y, thus exacerbating the hunger centre and the appetite. The aim of this study was to observe an association between the -243A>G polymorphism with obesity, comparatively studying a group of obese patients and a group of patients with normal weight.

Patients and method: 127 patients were clinically evaluated in the Genetic and Endocrine Department of Children’s Emergency Clinical Hospital, Cluj. The patients were included in two study groups, case group, with obesity (BMI higher than 97 kg/m2) and control group, with normal weight (BMI less than 97 kg/m2). Genotyping for GAD2-243A>G polymorphism was performed using PCR-RFLP technique, the two groups being compared regarding the genotypes and phenotypes.

Results and conclusions: In the obesity group, there is a statistically significant difference in BMI (kg/m2) between the subgroups with different genotypes (p=0.01), the AA genotype being less severely affected than AG and GG genotypes. In the normal weight group there is no association between BMI and different genotypes (AA, AG or GG). Also, there is a greater distribution of GG genotypes and G allele in the obesity group compared with the control group, with an odds ratio which suggest that -243A>G polymorphism is a risk factor in obesity development (GG genotype OR=3.76, G allele OR=1.73, p=0.04).
The finding of our study is important in explaining the multifactorial model of obesity, our research demonstrating that the GAD2-243 A> G variant could be a risk factor that added to other obesogenic factors would potentiate their effect.
The Analysis of Hospital Helicopter Landing Sites Location in Terms of their Vibroacoustic Impact
Authors: Chyla Andrzej , Bukała Michał 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
According to the applicable regulations, in the case of a decision on the location of an investment consisting in the construction and commissioning of a helicopter landing field, it is necessary to carry out an environmental impact assessment. At the same time, due to the emission of noise related to the expected change of acoustic climate parameters, the indicators required under the applicable law related to building acoustics and also impact of vibration on the structure of buildings should be taken into account. The article discusses particular groups of issues related to the assessment of the impact of helicopter landing field on the environment and the hospital building. On the basis of the presented results of analyzes, a postulate concerning the necessity of introducing a comprehensive assessment methodology, including specific groups of issues, was formulated.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS LAYANAN, KELENGKAPAN PRODUK DAN CITRA PERUSAHAAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MEMAKSIMALKAN KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA TOKO EL MALIK KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Rofik Mohammad , Abrar Unsul 
Published: November 2019

This research has purpose to know the effect from service quality, product completeness, corporate image on customer satisfaction. Based on there are many competitors of modern retail stores that have sprung up, it is not impossible that a store that used to be big can be a store left by its customers. The quality of service, store completeness and corporate image are the solutions to maximize consumer satisfaction at the Sumenep Elmalik shop.
Kind from this research is a quantitative researc with the total of respondents determined by purposive sampling as one hundred respondents. Respondents were divided into several types, namely gender, age and occupation. Technical analiysis uses multiple linear regression. The results explain that quality of service, complecated product and corporate image give affection on Elmalik satisfaction of consumer, this is evidenced by the t value > from t table.
FAKTOR - FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKTIVITAS TENAGA KERJA PANEN KELAPA SAWIT DI PT. PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA VI UNIT USAHA RIMBO SATU (RIMSA)
Authors: Setiawati Dina Ayu , Fikriman Fikriman , Isyaturriyadhah Isyaturriyadhah 
Published: November 2019

Penelitian dilaksanakan di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo Pada bulan November 2018 sampai Desember 2018. Pemilihan lokasi ini dengan pertimbangan bahwa PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Kabupaten Tebo memiliki dua Unit Perkebunan yaitu Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu (RIMSA) Dan Unit Usaha Rimbo Dua (RIMDU) dan PT Perkebunan Nusantara VI adalah satu-satunya perkebunan kelapa sawit milik pemerintah yang ada di Kabupaten Tebo. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana tingkat produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo dan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu (RIMSA) Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo.Untuk mengetahui tingkat produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo dilakukan dengan menggunakan Skala Likert. Sedangkan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo menggunakan alat analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo tinggi. Produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit usaha Rimbo Satu dipengaruhi oleh beberapa variabel, hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai F hitung > F tabel yang bahwa setidaknya beberapa variabel berpengaruh nyata pada produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit usaha Rimbo Satu. Secara parsial faktor premi dan faktor jumlah tanggungan memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit, sedangkan untuk faktor usia dan faktor pengalaman bekerja tidak berpengaruh secara nyata terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja panen kelapa sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VI Unit Usaha Rimbo Satu Kecamatan Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo.