bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Histology and surface morphology of the olfactory epithelium in the freshwater teleost Clupisoma garua (Hamilton, 1822)
Authors: Ghosh Saroj Kumar 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The anatomical structure of the olfactory organ and the organization of various cells lining the olfactory mucosa of Clupisoma garua (Siluriformes; Schilbeidae) were investigated with light and scanning electron microscopy. The olfactory organ was composed of numerous lamellae of various sizes, radiating outward from both sides of the narrow midline raphe, forming an elongated rosette. Each lamella consisted of the olfactory epithelium and a central lamellar space, the central core. The epithelium covering the surface of the rosette folds was differentiated into zones of sensory and indifferent epithelia. The sensory part of epithelium was characterized by three types of morphologically distinct receptor neurons: ciliated receptor cells, microvillous receptor cells, and rod receptor cells for receiving olfactory sensation from the aquatic environment. The indifferent epithelium comprising a large surface area of the lamella, was covered with compact non-sensory cilia. The non-sensory epithelium contained stratified epithelial cells with microridges, mucin secreting mucous cells, labyrinth cells, and basal cells, which were arranged in a layer at the base of the epithelium. Various cells on the olfactory epithelium were correlated with the functional significance of the fish concerned.
The genus Matricaria L. (Asteraceae) in Turkey
Authors: Inceer Huseyin 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
In this study, a report on the genus Matricaria in Turkey is provided based on floristic studies. Previously recorded taxa are compared with new ones from our collections. Four taxa of Matricaria in Turkish flora are recognized: M. aurea, M. chamomilla var. chamomilla, M. chamomilla var. recutita and M. matricarioides. On the other hand, M. chamomilla var. coronata is an erroneous record for the flora of Turkey. Diagnostic morphological characters together with data on phenology, habitat and distribution as well as dichotomous keys for Matricaria taxa are presented. Proportions of various phytogeographical elements of Matricaria taxa in Turkey are provided.
Fir (Abies spp.) stand biomass additive model for Eurasia sensitive to winter temperature and annual precipitation
Authors: Usoltsev Vladimir A. , Merganičová Katarína , Konôpka Bohdan , Osmirko Anna A. , Tsepordey Ivan S. , Chasovskikh Viktor P. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Climate change, especially modified courses of temperature and precipitation, has a significant impact on forest functioning and productivity. Moreover, some alterations in tree biomass allocation (e.g. root to shoot ratio, foliage to wood parts) might be expected in these changing ecological conditions. Therefore, we attempted to model fir stand biomass (t ha−1) along the trans-Eurasian hydrothermal gradients using the data from 272 forest stands. The model outputs suggested that all biomass components, except for the crown mass, change in a common pattern, but in different ratios. Specifically, in the range of mean January temperature and precipitation of −30°C to +10°C and 300 to 900 mm, fir stand biomass increases with both increasing temperature and precipitation. Under an assumed increase of January temperature by 1°C, biomass of roots and of all components of the aboveground biomass of fir stands increased (under the assumption that the precipitation level did not change). Similarly, an assumed increase in precipitation by 100 mm resulted in the increased biomass of roots and of all aboveground components. We conclude that fir seems to be a perspective taxon from the point of its productive properties in the ongoing process of climate change.
Forest modelling and visualisation – state of the art and perspectives
Authors: Fabrika Marek , Valent Peter , Merganičová Katarína 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The paper provides a detailed overview on forest models from various perspectives. The presented classification scheme of forest models uses concept, object, space and time as variables to place models in specific categories and thus provides an integrated approach for model categorisation. A short description of individual categories with the examples of models helps to understand their nature. In total 34 forest models were classified according to the created scheme. Forest visualisation has also an important place in forest modelling. Here it is described from the point of different visualisations methods and used technologies. Inputs that are necessary for the models but are often not available and need to be derived using specialised tools – various forms of data generators are presented too. Important perspectives and challenges of further development of forest models and visualisation technologies were specified as well.
Suitability of MODIS-based NDVI index for forest monitoring and its seasonal applications in Central Europe
Authors: Barka Ivan , Bucha Tomáš , Molnár Tamás , Móricz Norbert , Somogyi Zoltán , Koreň Milan 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The paper demonstrates the multipurpose application of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) derived from MODIS products for forest monitoring across the Central-European macro-region Slovakia and Hungary (i.e., the Western Carpathians and Pannonian basin). Relationships between forest dynamics and NDVI were analysed and used for determining the onset of phenophases in spring and autumn and for the assessment of forest growth and health condition. To identify the phenophases, the NDVI profile during the year was established by fitting a double logistic sigmoid function to data and phenological metrics were developed based on the calculated extreme values of the sigmoid function and its derivatives. According to our analyses, leaf unfolding and leaf fall were significantly delayed or advanced in 2018 with the increase of altitude and latitude (p < 0.01). The longitudinal aspect was significant only in the autumn phenophase with earlier onset of leaf fall towards to the east. The duration of the growing season varied extensively within the region, mainly according to altitudinal and latitudinal occurrence of beech forests. Positive associations between annual tree-ring width and standardized summer NDVI were found for conifers at local scale. The highest correlation period was between July 12 and August 12 as the most critical periods for forest growth. Slight positive correlation can be observed during March – April that could be associated with the varying start of the growing seasons. In the forest health study, whereas NDVI values could well identify the location and extent of a recent forest damage due to a combination of snow break and wind break, an urgent demand for more detailed field data was obvious.
The vertical accuracy of digital terrain models derived from the close-range photogrammetry point cloud using different methods of interpolation and resolutions
Authors: Čerňava Juraj , Chudý František , Tunák Daniel , Saloň Šimon , Vyhnáliková Zuzana 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Structure-from-motion (SfM) in combination with multi-view stereo (MVS) represent techniques, which allow efficient generation of the point cloud from close-range photogrammetry (CRP) images of forest ground. Recent software products for the generation of digital terrain models (DTM) includes a wide range of interpolation methods. Previous studies showed different errors in elevations of DTMs interpolated with different methods. This study aims to analyze differences between the elevations of DTMs derived from CRP point cloud using different methods of interpolation. Six methods of interpolation included in modular system OPALS were tested in the study. In addition to simple methods of interpolation such as Snap or Moving average, more complex methods were used for interpolation of the DTMs elevations. For each method, 5 DTMs with resolution ranging from 1 to 20 cm were generated. Elevations of the DTMs were compared with the elevations of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) surveyed check points. RMSE of DTMs elevations ranges from 3.4 cm to 16.2 cm. Differences between the elevations of DTMs interpolated using different methods and resolution were further investigated using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA rejected the statistical significance of the differences. Additionally, the spatial distribution of errors was analyzed. The analysis indicates that the interpolation of the extreme DTM values can be expected at the edges of the DTM when using the CRP images captured from single passing through the study site.
Evaluation of total LDH and its isoenzymes as markers in preeclampsia
Authors: Fazal Rimsha Saleem , Chandru Swetha , Biswas Monalisa 
Published: November 2019

Summary

Background
Preeclampsia, a rapidly progressing pregnancy-specific multi-systemic syndrome is globally the leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the serum total Lactate dehydrogenase levels in women with preeclampsia when compared to normotensive pregnant women and assess the electrophoretic pattern of the LDH isoenzymes in normal pregnancy, preeclampsia and eclampsia.

Methods
The study, carried out in the Department of Biochemistry of MVJ Medical College, included 30 patients of preeclampsia and 30 normotensive gestational age-matched pregnant women admitted to the Department of OBG. Serum total LDH was analysed by DGKC method. Serum and cord blood samples for isoenzyme distribution analysis were collected from a normal pregnant woman undergoing delivery, a woman with mild eclampsia, two women with eclampsia, and analysed by slab gel electrophoresis followed by activity staining.

Results
LDH was significantly elevated in cases as well as between the case (mild and severe) groups, showed a moderate positive statistically significant correlation with systolic, diastolic blood pressure and a sensitivity of 50% and a specificity of 80%. Further, the isoenzyme pattern showed a decreasing distribution of aerobic forms of LDH in preeclampsia-eclampsia.

Conclusions
Preeklampsija, multisistemski sindrom koji brzo napreduje zbog trudnoće, vodeći je uzrok morbiditeta i mortaliteta majki i novoro|enčadi. Ova studija ima za cilj da proceni nivo ukupne laktat dehidrogenaze u serumu kod žena sa preeklampsijom u poređenju sa normotenzivnim trudnicama i proceni elektroforetski obrazac LDH izoenzima u normalnoj trudnoći, preeklampsiji i eklampsiji.
HDL cholesterol is associated with pbmc expression of genes involved in HDL metabolism and atherogenesis
Authors: Dergunova Liudmila V. , Nosova Elena V. , Dmitrieva Veronika G. , Rozhkova Alexandra V. , Bazaeva Ekaterina V. , Limborska Svetlana A. , Dergunov Alexander D. 
Published: November 2019

Summary

Background
To reveal the association of plasma level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level with the transcript level of annotated genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and involved in HDL metabolism and atherogenesis at the absence of morphologically evident coronary stenosis.

Methods
Transcript levels of 63 genes in PBMC from 38 male patients 40–60 years without coronary atherosclerosis with widely varied HDL-C level were measured. The protein interactions were analyzed with STRING database.

Results
Among 22 HDL-related genes, the transcript levels for 10 genes (ABCA1, BMP1, CUBN, HDLBP, LCAT, LDLR, PRKACB, PRKACG, SCARB1 and ZDHHC8) negatively correlated with HDL-C, while positively for APOA1 gene. Among 41 atherosclerosis-prone genes, the transcript levels for 11 genes (CSF1R, CSF2RB, IL 18R1, ITGAM, ITGB3, PRKCQ, SREBF1, TLR5, TLR8, TNFRSF1A and TNFRSF1B) negatively correlated with HDL-C only, not with LDL-C and plasma TG. The protein products efficiently interacted within each cluster while only two intersection nodes existed between clusters.

Conclusions
Coordinate regulation of cholesterol influx and efflux in PBMC in atherosclerosis-free subjects with widely varied HDL-C level is suggested. The decreased synthesis and transport of cholesteryl ester to the liver may contribute to hyperalphalipoproteinemia. HDL-C increase is associated with the decrease of expression of innate immunity and inflammation genes. Visualization of 22 responder genes is suggested to be useful in the validation of HDL functionality and atherogenesis even at the absence of morphologically evident coronary stenosis.
Bats of abandoned mining works of the Revúcka vrchovina Mts., central Slovakia (Chiroptera)
Authors: Uhrinová Romana , Hapl Ervin , Löbbová Denisa , Benčuríková Gabriela , Jarošíková Mária , Csepányiová Dominika , Rys Ján , Maxinová Edita , Uhrin Marcel 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess bat diversity and particularly, the significance of underground spaces for bats, in the Revúcka vrchovina Mts. We also studied foraging areas of R. euryale and M. schreibersii which form maternity colonies in the respective area. Considering the rich history of mining in the Revúcka vrchovina Mts. and the previously available faunistic data, the presence of yet undiscovered roosts and species was assumed. During a survey of the area in 2012–2014, altogether 248 new mining sites were traced and 16 species of bats were recorded to roost there. Miniopterus schreibersii, Rhinolophus hipposideros, and Barbastella barbastellus were dominant species and the latter two along with Rhinolophus ferrumequinum represented the most widespread species. Three wintering aggregations of Miniopterus schreibersii composed of 3500–5000 individuals each, and a wintering colony of Rhinolophus hipposideros composed of ca. 630 bats belong to the most significant results of the study. The existence of maternity colonies of Miniopterus schreibersii and Rhinolophus euryale was also confirmed in underground spaces in the region. The newly discovered occurrence sites of Miniopterus schreibersii and Rhinolophus euryale that shift the known margins of the species distribution ranges are of high importance. Data from telemetry tracking of these two species show that the territories where the particular individuals forage are rather extensive (>100 km2). According to these findings, practical conservation of the species and their habitats requires international cooperation.
First records of two bat species, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Pipistrellus kuhlii, in the foothills of the Šumava Mts. (SW Bohemia, Czech Republic) (Chiroptera)
Authors: Červený Jaroslav 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Two bat species, the Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferruequinum) and Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii) were recorded in the foothills of the Šumava Mts. (Bohemian Forest), south-western Bohemia, for the first time. An adult female of R. ferrumequinum was found dead in a cellar of the Rabí castle ruins (49° 17’ N, 13° 37’ E) on 13 March 2017. A roosting adult male of P. kuhlii was discovered in the fissure between roof and timber of a bungalow in Kladenské Rovné (48° 48’ N, 14° 13’ E) on 25 June 2017.
Prevalence and seasonal variation in ticks on Muscardinus avellanarius from Germany (Rodentia: Gliridae)
Authors: Lang Johannes , Beer Sarah , Bräsel Nicolle , Leonhardt Ines , Büchner Sven 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
We sampled ticks infesting hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) between May 2017 and September 2017 at seven locations in Germany. Of a total of 221 dormice examined, 19% were infested by ticks, but the prevalence of infestation varied strongly between sites and months. The highest prevalence at one site was noted in September (55%) while the lowest was in July (0%). In June, prevalence differed between sites from 0% to 47%. Most frequently, dormice were infested by one tick. The maximum number of ticks found on one animal was 12. All ticks were detected on the head of the animals, where the most common feeding sites were ears, nose and the area around the eyes.
Distribution of bats in Northern Cyprus (Chiroptera)
Authors: Benda Petr , Satterfield Lauren , Gücel Salih , Horáček Ivan , Lučan Radek , Charalambidou Iris , Uhrin Marcel 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
A complete list of bat records available from Northern Cyprus is presented, based on both limited literature and new records, resulting from a recent field survey conducted mainly in 2018. This review is complemented by distribution maps and summaries of the distributional status of particular species. From the northern part of the island of Cyprus, at least 451 records of 21 bat species are available; viz. Rousettus aegyptiacus (26 record localities), Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (19), R. hipposideros (21), R. euryale (5), R. mehelyi (1), R. blasii (12), Myotis blythii (4), M. nattereri (10), M. emarginatus (3), M. capaccinii (1), Eptesicus serotinus (5), E. anatolicus (1), Hypsugo savii (6), Pipistrellus pipistrellus (50), P. pygmaeus (9), P. kuhlii (265), Nyctalus leisleri (1), N. lasiopterus (1), Plecotus kolombatovici (3), Miniopterus schreibersii (4), and Tadarida teniotis (5). The number of records increased elevenfold and 1.5 times more bat species were found compared to the last review published in 2007. Seven bat species (Rhinolophus euryale, Myotis emarginatus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, P. pygmaeus, Nyctalus leisleri, N. lasiopterus, and Miniopterus schreibersii) are reported from Northern Cyprus for the first time; also, R. euryale is confirmed for the first time from the whole island. With the exception of Nyctalus noctula, for which doubtful records exist only from Southern Cyprus, the complete known bat fauna of the island was documented in Northern Cyprus. Moreover, three bat species, Rhinolopus mehelyi, Myotis capaccinii and Eptesicus anatolicus, were reported only from the northern part of Cyprus, although the record of M. capaccinii is considered as problematic and the occurrence of this species on the island is unlikely. For the first time, a population trend in a bat population is reported in Cyprus; smaller colonies of Rousettus aegyptiacus, even abandonment of roosts, were observed during the recent survey compared to numbers recorded in the mid-2000s.
Forming Readiness in Future Navigators for Professional Activity in Maritime Universities of Great Britain
Authors: Danylenko Oleksandr 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The article is devoted to the problem on training of maritime specialists in universities of Great Britain; in particular, it is a question of training navigators. It was noted that there are dozens of maritime educational institutions and a long tradition of training maritime specialists in the country. The system of maritime education in the United Kingdom is effective, and the level of training of specialists, including navigators, allows them to qualitatively perform their official duties on ships, which, in its turn, guarantees the safety of navigation. The peculiarity of professional training of navigators is that the educational program is focused on practical activities in accordance with the requirements of the rules of the International Convention on the Training and Certification of Seafarers, recommendations of the International Maritime Organization and other regulatory documents. It was found out that the UK Nautical Institute is working on the continuous improvement of the educational level of specialists operating maritime vessels. The article also discusses the training of navigators at the Maritime Centre of the University of London and at the University of Plymouth. The training of navigators on simulators is considered as a type of practical training and is conducted in accordance with national and international requirements for a computer simulator complex and software training complexes. The author of the article draws attention to the sufficient number of modern simulators, training equipment and laboratories, which are used to work out practical skills of future navigators. It has also been clarified that in all UK maritime higher education institutions the mandatory condition for successful completion of training is the completion of maritime professional practice. The number of hours for such practices is determined by the relevant regulations. The high ranking of British maritime education institutions attracts students from around the world. For international students there are comfortable conditions for admission, study and residence. They can improve their English language skills and take preparatory courses for admission.
Pengaruh Pendekatan Pembelajaran Saintifik terhadap Kreativitas Belajar Siswa
Authors: Muhammad Amin  
Published: November 2019

Lack of creativity in student learning so that grouping students randomly in fifth grade makes students insecure in learning, especially for those who have not mastered some of the scientific approaches in participating in class learning. Therefore, the scientific learning approach is considered to be able to improve creativity in class V. This research was conducted in March 2018 with a sample of 21 fifth graders. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research. By using data collection techniques: observation, creativity tests, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the percentage formula and product moment correlation formula. The results of the study say that: (1) the implementation of scientific learning in class V is sufficiently categorized, this is evident from the percentage of 76.6%. (2) The ability of learning creativity of fifth grade students can be said to be sufficient categories, it is proven that the percentage of students' creativity test reaches 72.6% and the ability to read individually reaches a percentage of 56-75%. (3) there is influence and magnitude of the influence of the scientific learning approach on the ability of learning creativity of fifth grade students in MINU Waru II, this is based on the calculation of product moment correlation obtained the value "r" counts 0, 638, and compared with the value "r" product moment for N = 21 in the 5% interval, the value "r" is 0.413 and for 1% interval is 0.526. Then the "r" value is interpreted. Because the result of "r" count is 0.638 at the point between 0.40 ─ 0.70 which means that in the medium high category. So the influence of the scientific learning approach to the learning creativity of fifth grade students at MINU Waru II, Waru Subdistrict, Sidoarjo Regency has significant significance.
Comparing Minority and Human Rights Discourse in Social Science Textbooks: Cross-National Patterns, 1970-2008
Authors: Bromley Patricia 
Published: November 2019

Over the twentieth century the celebration of both human rights and the rights of minorities have become central features of an emerging world culture. Although related in some respects, ideas of human and minority rights differ in their fundamental conception of society as made of either heterogeneous social
groups or universally equivalent individuals. I posit that the contradiction between universality and diversity in world culture leads to divergent patterns of diffusion into nation-states and provide evidence of this trend. The data consist of 523 high school social science textbooks from 74 countries published
between 1970 and 2008 coded for content relevant to human and minority rights. Using multilevel modeling, I find that increases in minority rights discussions occur mainly in stable democracies, in contrast to a worldwide rise in discussions of human rights. These findings contribute to studies of globalization, education, and minority and human rights by documenting the spread of global models of citizenship into national education systems and identifying limits to the diffusion of global principles.