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Smart Village and Sustainability. Southern Moravia Case Study
Authors: Vaishar Antonín , Šťastná Milada 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
The paper is aimed at an attempt to define a smart village in the Czech conditions. It argues that the principles of smart villages are very similar to the concept of sustainability. The analysis deals with preventing rural exclusion, promoting digital technologies for the management of the rural infrastructure, teleworking in rural areas and using ICT for participation and governance. This approach is documented in the case of the South-Moravian Region. It was concluded that it was not so much coverage or accessibility of digital technology that was the main barrier of more intensive use of the smart village concept but rather the lower qualification level and conservatism of rural population is. It is suggested that more attention should be paid to increasing the digital literacy of rural people.
The Role of Rural Heterogeneity in Knowledge Mobilisation and Sociotechnical Transitions: Reflections from a Study on Electric Vehicles as an Alternative Technology for Cornwall, UK
Authors: Esmene Shukru , Leyshon Michael 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Mobilising knowledges across a geography creates opportunities for transitions to smart systems. Publics in a geography are consequently able to form their perspectives around a system and align potential benefits with their needs. Intelligent transport systems are an example of smart living and EVs are cited as an alternative technology that are key to their application. This conceptual paper uses EVs as an example to demonstrate how knowledge mobilisation relating to such technologies can better cater to a geography’s needs. Unfortunately, current EV studies focus on a rural-urban binary. Thus, this conceptual contribution reflects on a study in Cornwall, UK, to reveal the heterogeneous influences on rural EV-related perspectives. This heterogeneity manifests both in particular locations and across cases. Overall a suite of transferrable participatory methods to improve rural knowledge mobilisation is outlined.
Forest road and public purpose investment
Authors: Czech Ewa Katarzyna 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
The functioning of forest districts in Poland should be based on their mutual cooperation with local authorities in order to achieve social interest, one of the examples of which is construction or reconstruction of roads. Due to the fact that achieving mutual investments encounter real legal problems arising from underspecified and unclear concepts, an assessment should be made of whether the construction and reconstruction of forest roads is a public purpose and also answer, what is a forest and forest road within the meaning of the provisions of the Act. It is necessary to present views of legal science and jurisdiction of administrative courts. The judicial direction of administrative courts is not beneficial for achieving investments; it does not even take into account that one of the investors’ purposes – forest districts – is nature management. Presenting the contrary argumentation to judicature positions should help courts make a proper assessment in the interpretation of provisions.
Particularities of the Evolution and Therapeutic Response in Men with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis
Authors: Stroie Anna Mirela , Penescu Mircea Niculae , Petre Nicoleta , Beldea Geanina 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Aim. The prevalence ratio of systemic lupus erythematosus in men compared to women is 1:10, with more aggressive forms in men and in children. The incidence of lupus nephritis is of 50-60% in patients with lupus.
In this paper, we aim to report on a series of cases that include male patients who had lupus nephritis via renal biopsy and were admitted between January 2011 - December 2017, with or without other SLE manifestations. The aim is to review the particularities and the therapeutic response: age at onset, disease duration, lupus nephritis class, extra-renal organ involvement of lupus disease, paraclinical findings – proteinuria, inflammatory syndrome, renal function, therapeutic response – immunosuppressive regimens used for induction and maintenance, remission onset, remission type, number of flares, side effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Materials and method. We have reviewed the histopathology database of male patients with lupus nephritis revealed via renal biopsy, medical charts and the Hippocrates information system in order to collect patient data.

Outcomes. Out of 68 renal biopsies positive for lupus nephritis, 9 were from male patients, which reveals a 6.5:1 ratio. The average age at the time of the renal biopsy is 37. 33 years old. Lupus nephritis class - 8 out of 9 patients were class IV, 1 sample was class IV+V. The duration of the corticosteroid therapy is 6.6 years. In addition, we also reviewed the immunosuppressive agents used, the number of flares, and the side effects of the medication.

Conclusions. Our data are similar to the literature data.
Abdominal Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound, A Practical Review
Authors: Cociorvei Adina 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Abdominal contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a relatively new investigation method that combines conventional ultrasound with a small amount of intravenous contrast through a peripheral vein (usually the cubital vein). The contrast is made by very small gas microbubbles floating in a phospholipid suspension. The size of microbubbles are between 1-10 micrometers, being to large to go out of the vessels, but sufficiently small to stay into the capillaries, and this is the reason for they can be used as vascular tracers. So, it is possible to obtain images with microvessels inside of different organs in different vascular phases (arterial, portal, venous), images that are similar with the one obtained in CECT and CEMRI.
The intravenous contrast used in CEUS eliminates trough the lungs, during expiration. These is the reason why the most important contraindication for using iv contrast is severe respiratory failure. Also, it is important that intravenous contrast is not allergenic, the percentage of allergic reaction being extremly small (0,001%).
The most important advantages of CEUS are:
• It can be safely used for the pacients that are allergic to intravenous contrast used in CECT and CEMRI;
• It can be used in pacients with chronic kidney disease;
Abdominal contrast enhanced ultrasound is used in day-to-day practice mainly for evaluation of hepatic lesions, but also for pancreatic, kidney, testis pathology, as well as for inflammatory bowel diseases.
Rare Cardiac Mass Assessed by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Authors: Militaru Sebastian , Gerber Bernhard 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
A 43 year old male was referred to our center for assessment of the cardiac involvement in Erdheim-Chester disease (EHD) by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). The patient presented with a history of bone involvement as well as retroperitoneal mass, demonstrated to consist fibrosis as well as histiocyte infiltration.
The CMR examination included cine (SSFP – steady state free procession), T1 weighted (T1w) and T2 weighted (T2w) sequences, as well as late enhancement images 10 minutes after gadolinium based contrast injection (0.2 mmol/kg). The acquired images showed normal dimensions and function for both right and left cardiac chambers. However, a cardiac mass was revealed in the free wall of the right atrium and the junction with the right ventricle, with clear borders and a diameter of 2.5 cm (Image 1). The tissue was best viewed on axial sequences and was isointense on cine, T1w and T2w images and was mildly enhanced on LGE images. Consequently, the diagnosis of cardiac involvement in EHD was confirmed. The patient was started on specific treatment for EHD and 3-year CMR follow-up showed regression of cardiac involvement.
Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare disorder most frequently characterized by non-Langerhans histiocytic multifocal osteosclerotic lesions, with multisystemic granulomatosis and widespread manifestations, as well as highly variable severity(1). ECD affects the cardiovascular system in 75% of patients with infiltration of the pericardium and the right atrioventricular septum being the most common presentation. Typically the mass appears isointense on T1 and T2 weighted images and has low contrast enhancement, as was the case in our patient. In approximately 60% of cases death occurs because of cardiac complications, like pericardial tamponade, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy or arrhythmias(2). Patients may sometimes be successfully treated with biologic therapy, interferon alpha or radiotherapy.
Fetuin-A – Alpha2-Heremans-Schmid Glycoprotein: From Structure to a Novel Marker of Chronic Diseases Part 2. Fetuin-A – A Marker of Insulin Resistance and Related Chronic Diseases
Authors: Komsa-Penkova Regina S. , Kovacheva Katya S. , Golemanov Georgy M. , Penkov Veselin P. , Radionova Zdravka V. , Georgieva-Alexandrova Galia B. , Izmajlov Alim V. 
Published: January 2020

Summary
Fetuin-A is a secretory liver glycoprotein with multiple physiological functions such as regulation of insulin resistance, tissue calcification, bone metabolism, cellular proteolytic activity, and self-proliferative signaling.
Fetuin-A is a unique molecule which binds to the insulin receptor, modulating its sensitivity, and transducing “the physiological conditions” (serum levels of the metabolites like glucose, free fatty acids, inflammatory signals) from outside into inside the cells. Plasma fetuin-A levels correlate with reduced glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. Impaired insulin sensitivity leads to the development of metabolic syndrome, an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), dyslipidaemias and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Furthermore, fetuin-A inversely correlates with inflammatory and activation biomarkers, e.g. in patients with T2DM. Thus, circulatory fetuin-A levels may have plausible predictive importance as a biomarker of risk of diabetes and negative acute phase protein. Dysregulated, it plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of some metabolic disorders and clinical inflammatory conditions like metabolic syndrome, T2DM, CVDs, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), etc.
Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity ofChaenomeles MauleiFruit Juice
Authors: Valcheva-Kuzmanova Stefka V. , Denev Petko N. , Ognyanov Manol H. 
Published: January 2020

SummaryChaenomeles mauleiis the name of the cultivar ofChaenomeles japonica, which was introduced in Europe. The present study aimed to investigate the chemical composition and the antioxidant activity ofChaenomeles mauleifruit juice (CMFJ). The ingredients of the juice sample were measured by spectrophotometric, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gravimetric methods. The antioxidant activity was measured by the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and hydroxyl radical averting capacity (HORAC) assays. The results showed that CMFJ was extremely rich in polyphenolic substances, amongst which the highest was the concentration of procyanidin oligomers, followed by phenolic acids (vanillic > caffeic > chlorogenic > neochlorogenic > p-coumaric > ellagic > ferulic > 4-dihydroxy-benzoic) and flavonoids (epicatechin > catechin > quercetin-3-β-glucoside > quercetin > rutin > naringin > kaempferol > myricetin). The sour taste of the juice and its low pH were due to the high content of organic acids (malic > quinic > citric > shikimic > ascorbic > oxalic). The carbohydrates were presented by glucose > fructose > galactose > xylose > rhamnose > arabinose. The antioxidant activity measured by ORAC and HORAC was very high. It could be attributed to the high content of polyphenolics in the juice.
Metastatic Colon Cancer in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report
Authors: Ivanov Tsvetomir M. , Tsvetkov Tsvetko H. , Dimitrov Dobromir D. , Karamanliev Martin P. , Khan Azhar , Deliyski Tashko S. , Popov Yordan D. 
Published: January 2020

Summary
Colorectal cancer in pregnant women is rare and represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for clinicians. We present a case of a 38-year-old pregnant woman, diagnosed with colorectal cancer and liver metastases during the 29th week of gestation. After clinical evaluation and making the diagnosis, the patient underwent an emergency cesarean section (C-section) and bypass anastomosis between the transverse colon and sigmoid colon. The babies were born healthy without any complications. After recovery, the mother started treatment with chemotherapy, but two months later she died due to the spread of the disease. Cancer during pregnancy is always a challenge for diagnosis and treatment.
Measuring the Efficiency of Polish Municipalities – Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
Authors: Skica Tomasz , Leśniowska-Gontarz Małgorzata , Miszczyńska Katarzyna 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
The aim of the paper is to build a ranking of municipalities due to their level of efficiency from the development point of view. According to the aim, it is possible to find out which indicators are crucial for the efficiency of municipalities in terms of sustainability. The research study involved DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) approach. Conducted research study covered 2044 Polish municipalities in the year 2016. The ranking of Polish municipalities was prepared with the use of the DEA model. The DEA method made it possible to set goals for inefficient municipalities, which should follow and regularly evaluate the progress in the implementation of their aims. Inefficient municipalities can improve their efficiency following the technological example of chosen benchmarks.
Optimal Size of the General Government Sector from the Point of View of its Impact on the EU Economies
Authors: Mroczek Teresa , Skica Tomasz , Rodzinka Jacek 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
This article is an attempt to determine the optimal size of the general government sector (GGS) from the point of view of the economies of EU countries. Achievement of this research objective implied a few intermediate objectives. Firstly, measures enabling the description of the size of the general government sector were identified. In order to do that, measures present in the literature, classical measures of size of the GGS, as well as the public sector were extended to include additional measures proposed by the authors. Selected variables enabled us to measure the size of the GGS, choosing sector variables which positively influenced the economies of EU countries. Based on that, researches on optimization of the size of the general government sector from a perspective of the economies of EU countries were made, using for that purpose an approach based on diagnostic inference. A combination of research methodology innovative for such elaborations on the topic adopted by the authors resulted in the paper, presenting in a complex manner the issues of combining measures and impact of the general government sector on the economies of the researched countries.
Attractiveness Modeling of Retail on Emotional Fatigue of Consumers
Authors: Andrii Galkin , Popova Yuliia , Bodnaruk Oksana , Zaika Yuliia , Chuprina Elena , Denys Shapovalenko , Oleg Kolonataievskyi 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Demand for high-quality shopping service has seen continuous growth in the recent years, allowing retail chains to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, increase number of loyal customers. This in-turn results in demand boosting and image of the firm. To analyze and achieve this emotional reactions of customers while shopping becomes important. The paper attempts to evaluate the effect of emotional fatigue on purchase process and uses neuromarketing tool – Galvanic skin reaction analysis to do so. Changes in the buyer emotional reaction of consumers was observed through more than 150 experiments at 15 different retailers. The results showed that retailer selection depended on emotional fatigue of the customer. Different types of retailers create different emotional fatigue which affects the footfall.
Tax Liabilities of The Board Member in Latvia: Legal-Economic Aspects
Authors: Brante Ināra , Lejniece Ilona 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Research purpose. To analyse the content of legal acts regulating the personal responsibility of the Member of the Board for overdue tax payments by a legal person, to carry out an analysis of the legal and economic conditions of business development.

Design/ Methodology/ Approach. The study is based on the economic and legal analysis of legal acts using descriptive, analytical, deductive and inductive methods, on the basis of which the authors draw conclusions about the responsibility of the Members of the Board, their rights and obligations towards the state and society, deliberately avoiding compulsory taxes. The research has been created as a systematic review, including searching in databases The Legal acts of the Republic of Latvia and The Commercial Register of the Republic of Latvia, specific literature, publications of expert, methodically analysing, compiling and including and excluding information.

Findings. The responsibility of the Member of the Board for losses incurred by a legal person in Latvia has so far been an insufficiently researched topic and there is a lack of publications and case summaries. This creates problems for the uniform application of the law in practice. This study will analyse current issues – the conditions for the responsibility of a Member of the Board as a natural person for the tax liabilities of a legal person, analysis of statistical data. Changes in statistical data and legislation in the study cover the period from the entry into force of changes in legislation that provide for the personal financial responsibility of the Member of the Board for a legal person’s tax debts.

Originality/Value/Practical implications. The study contributes to the analysis of the business environment in two aspects: 1) economic aspects related to changes in the legislation on the personal responsibility of the Member of the Board for corporate tax debts; 2) the legal conditions that affect the role and responsibility of the Member of the Board in a commercial company in case of damages.
Smart Cities and the Challenges of Cross Domain Risk Management: Considering Interdependencies Between ICT-Security and Natural Hazards Disruptions
Authors: Uwe Busbach-Richard , Gerber Brian J. 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Research purpose. Smart City technologies offer great promise for a higher quality of life, including improved public services, in an era of rapid and intense global urbanization. The use of intelligent or smart information and communication technologies to produce more efficient systems of services in those urban areas, captured under the broad rubric of “smart cities,” also create new vectors of risk and vulnerability. The aim of this article is to raise consideration of an integrated cross-domain approach for risk reduction based on the risks smart cities are exposed to, on the one hand, from natural disasters and, on the other, from cyber-attacks.

Design / Methodology / Approach. This contribution describes and explains the risk profile for which smart cities are exposed to both natural disasters and cyber-attacks. The vulnerability of smart city technologies to natural hazards and cyber-attacks will first be summarized briefly from each domain, outlining those respective domain characteristics. Subsequently, methods and approaches for risk reduction in the areas of natural hazards and ICT security will be examined in order to create the basis for an integrated cross-domain approach to risk reduction. Differences are also clearly identified if an adaptation of a risk reduction pattern appears unsuitable. Finally, the results are summarized into an initial, preliminary integrated cross-domain approach to risk reduction.

Findings. Risk management in the two domains of ICT security and natural hazards is basically similar. Both domains use a multilayer approach in risk reduction, both have reasonably well-defined regimes and established risk management protocols. At the same time, both domains share a policymaking and policy implementation challenge of the difficulty of appropriately forecasting future risk and making corresponding resource commitments to address future risk. Despite similarities, different concepts like the CIA Triad, community resilience, absorption capacity and so on exist too. Future research of these concepts could lead to improve risk management.

Originality / Value / Practical implications. Cyber-attacks on the ICT infrastructure of smart cities are a major vulnerability – but relatively little systematic evaluation exists on the topic. Likewise, ICT infrastructure is vulnerable to natural disasters too – and the risk of more severe natural disasters in the context of a global trend toward massive cities is increasing dramatically. Explicit consideration of the issues associated with cross-domain integration of reduction of interdependent risk is a necessary step in ensuring smart city technologies also serve to promote longer-term community sustainability and resilience.
Monitoring and Prediction of Land Use Land Cover Changes and its Impact on Land Surface Temperature in the Central Part of Hisar District, Haryana Under Semi-Arid Zone of India
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Ghosh Swagata , Hooda Ramesh Singh , Singh Sultan 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Land use Land cover have significance in relation to Land, the most vital and fundamental resource pertaining to the urban development. Unprecedented urban growth has a noteworthy impact on natural landscape by converting natural land-cover in Haryana. Hisar, an area recognized for rapid urban growth is less explored in terms of research. The present research has shown a significant change in land use in terms of expansion of built-up area from 3.7 % (1991) to 5.0 % (2001) and 6.2 % (2011) by encroaching into agricultural land. Despite the clear difference between average land surface temperature for built up and non-built up area, grazing land and sandy waste, bare land in the rural surrounding possess higher temperature compared to the city core which contradicts the reported impact of urbanization earlier. Such contrary pertains to sparse vegetation cover leading to reduced evaporative cooling during dry pre-monsoon summer in the rural surrounding. On the other side, green parks and plantation in the city contribute to lower mean temperature because of high rates of evapotranspiration and produce ‘oasis effect’ in the present study area located in semi-arid climatic zone. Regression analysis between temperature and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Built-up Index exhibited a strong negative and positive correlation respectively (Pearson’s r: between -0.79 to -0.87 and between 0.79 to 0.84 respectively). Future land use prediction project an increase (1.3 %) in built-up area from 2011 to 2021. This study recommends urban plantation and prohibition to overgrazing to check the heat effect.