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Modelling the Structure of Terrestrial Landscapes in Urban Areas
Authors: Krutskikh Natalya 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The study of internal and external factors in the formation of an urban geosystem is determined by its complex structure and multiple connections. Based on geoinformation modelling, an analysis of the landscape structure of the city territory is carried out, which can be a basis for further geoecological research. Morphometric indicators, which make it possible to determine the elementary geochemical landscapes, are indicated according to the data of the digital elevation model. A standardised topographic position index (TPI) is used to determine locations. Spatial zoning according to the type of land use reflects the qualitative features of the external load and technogenic impact. The data on the composition of the lithogenic base show the properties of the depositing medium and determine the natural background. Number of categories of landscapes identified are 58, characterised by a homogeneous geological composition, technogenic load and conditions for the migration of matter. The ratios of various landscape zones have been calculated. The study area as a whole is characterised by the predominance of migration processes over accumulation.
The Transactional Asset Pricing Approach(TAPA): Incorporation of Leverage and Derivation of Extended Ellwood Formula with Fixed Leverage Benefits
Authors: Michaletz Vladimir B. , Artemenkov Andrey I. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The Paper discusses the derivation of the Ellwood formula on the basis of the Transactional Asset Pricing approach to valuation (TAPA) and proceeding from the dynamic principle of transactional equity-in-exchange.
Discussing the notion of leverage, it introduces a formulation, in capitalized value terms, and measurement, for leverage benefits to a property purchaser. It is found that such a measure for the Ellwood formula is always zero, essentially obviating any-gains-from-trade to the purchasers of property to be had on account of leveraged transactions. To address this weakness in the Ellwood formula, a modified formula is proposed, which accounts for the requirement of positivity of leverage benefits to the purchaser of property.
André Scrima: Orality and Writing
Authors: Manolescu Anca 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Most if not all of André Scrima’s texts are responses to di!erent requests: academic or spiritual, public or private. Many of them issued from his speeches that di!erent interlocutors or auditors recorded and transcribed. He even confessed that he never produced a text as an “author” who autonomously deals with a subject. His creativity turned into discourse only in relationship with the other, solicited by the other, in front of the other. What function or meaning did André Scrima attribute to his orality, which incidentally he never failed to mention in the published version of his texts? “Event of speech” arising from profound meditation on spiritual matters? Detachment of a spiritual traveller from the position of “author” and its production? Model of sharing the spiritual knowledge? Perhaps a model of tradition? My paper tries to analyse these possibilities.
Father André Scrima – A New Kind of Fool for Christ
Authors: Vasileanu Marius 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The complex and often puzzling personality of Father André Scrima was misapprehended for a long time. This article discusses the reasons for such a misapprehension and others some possible explanations for his paradoxical behaviour. An overview of the reception of Father Scrima’s life and works shows a dynamic at work that can only generate optimism. His participation in the Burning Bush group at the Antim monastery in Bucharest was one of the most important formative experiences, where a wide cultural and scientific perspective was fused with an in-depth religious experience. Father Scrima may be better understood if we consider him the #rst of a new kind of fools for Christ, a kind that is well-equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Investigation on Bitumen Modification Using Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and Low-Density Polyethylene
Authors: Deepa Perumal , Laad Meena , Sangita  
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Study of feasible usage of waste plastic in addition with Nitrile butadiene rubber to enhance the engineering and rheological properties of bitumen binder. Rheological properties impact the performance and service life of bitumen greatly. Different percentages of Nitrile butadiene rubber were introduced as an additive in base bitumen binder along with Low density polyethylene. Nanoclay was used as compatibility agent. Waste plastic percentage was restricted to 3% where as NBR was used by 14 % by weight of bitumen. The nano-composite yielded softening value increased by 34% and recovery percentage was improved by 7.3 %.
Sustainable Urban Transport on Three Wheels
Authors: Hossein Mohammed Elius 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Many of our global warming problems come from transport. The majority of people who need transport the most in the developing world are too poor to pay for the highest-technology vehicles which are not polluting. In the past 10 years, 3-6-passenger, battery-powered, Small Electric Passenger Vehicles (as this article is calling them, SEPVs) have appeared in major cities in the developing world. These slow, relatively safe, easily maneuverable, non-polluting and low-cost vehicles, on their three little wheels, are cutting the size of the world’s transport carbon footprint. Recognize that this paper is only focused on carbon footprint: carbon emissions. It is not about “pollution in general” or “emissions in general”. No other published article has explicitly considered the potential of the SEPV to contribute in reducing a nation's contribution to carbon footprint and thus to global warming. This article makes the case for building urban transport strategy and policy around such vehicles, in developing countries, in order to lower the countries' carbon footprint: that is its original contribution. The data showed that the SEPVs made a significant contribution to reducing the potential carbon footprint of transport in the small city of Cox’s Bazar, in Bangladesh, proportionate to its population. The inference is that SEPVs could reduce the carbon footprint of the nation if they become a major, integrated part of urban transport in the megacities, which creates most of the country's carbon footprint. Other developing countries should study Cox's Bazar's example. India is already ahead of the game.
Predictive Value of Neutrophil Count for Postoperative Complications in Children after Surgery of Perforated Appendicitis
Authors: Marjanovic Vesna , Budic Ivana , Jankovic-Velickovic Ljubinka , Stevic Marija , Kostic Milos , Simic Dusica 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Perforated appendicitis (PA) in children is associated with a considerable risk for postoperative complications (POCs) such as wound infection and intra-abdominal abscess.
The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of hematological parameters in the early POC detection in children after PA surgery.

Materials and Methods: The study enrolled 71 patients with PA divided into two groups: 14 patients with POC (POC+ group) and 57 patients without POC (POC− group). Clinical and hematological parameters were followed preoperatively, prior to the surgery (PRO) and postoperatively on day 2 (POD2) and day 4 (POD4).

Results: The POC+ group had longer duration of higher axillar temperature as well as extended intensive and inpatient care. This group also had a significantly lower absolute neutrophil count ratio between POD2 and POD4. According to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, relative neutrophil count on POD4 higher than 71.8% and the ratio of absolute neutrophil count between POD2 and POD4 lower than 44.5% were found to be useful for predicting POC.

Conclusion: Absolute neutrophil count ratio between POD2 and POD4 and relative neutrophil count at POD4 could be efficient in identifying children at higher risk of developing POC after PA surgery.
The Syntax and Semantics of Cantonese Particles in the Left Periphery
Authors: Wakefield John C. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Adopting the cartographic approach, this paper proposes syntactic positions for all left-periphery particles above the tense phrase (TP) in Cantonese. These include both sentence-final particles and sentence-initial particles that can be used in isolation as interjections. Based on previous syntactic proposals for the left periphery, a modification of Rizzi’s (2001) split-complementizer phrase (Split-CP) structure is proposed. A Deictic Phrase (DeicP) is added above the finite phrase (FinP) for the Cantonese “tense” particles laa3 and lei4(ge3). Then, based on a number of proposals inspired by Speas and Tenny (2003), two functional phrases are added above the force phrase (ForceP) – a higher affect phrase (AffectP) for Cantonese sentence-initial particles and a lower discourse phrase (DiscourseP) for most of the sentence-final particles. The resulting structure is tentatively proposed to account for the word order of all left-periphery particles in Cantonese, bringing the description of their syntax closer in line with a number of proposals based on left-periphery particles in other languages. This proposal includes a three-way distinction of the functions and meanings of left-periphery particles: 1) particles that lie between ForceP and TP do not refer directly to the discourse context; 2) particles that head DiscourseP do refer directly to the discourse; and 3) particles that head AffectP refer to the discourse and express human emotions.
Association of high sensitivity C-reactive protein and metabolic syndrome components in middle-aged subjects without overt cardiovascular disease in LitHiR primary prevention programme
Authors: Saulė Ieva Marija , Mikolaitytė Jurgita , Badarienė Jolita , Zupkauskienė Jūratė , Puronaitė Roma , Čypienė Alma , Laucevičius Aleksandras 
Published: April 2021

Summary

Objectives: Circulating levels of inflammatory markers such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) have been reported to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Therefore, our objectives were to investigate the associations between hs-CRP levels and individual MetS components as well as to analyse if hs-CRP levels are linked with the number of MetS components present in middle-aged subjects.

Design and methods: A cross-sectional study included 4628 middle-aged MetS subjects from the Lithuanian High Cardiovascular Risk primary prevention programme (LitHiR) from 2011 to 2020. MetS was diagnosed according to the National Cholesterol Education Program ATP III modified criteria. CRP was measured by a validated high-sensitivity assay. A hs-CRP cutpoint of 5 mg/l was used to differentiate high and low hs-CRP groups.

Results: The mean value of hs-CRP was 3.23 ± 4.04 mg/l, and significantly increased as the number of components of MetS increased (p < 0.001). The concentration of serum hs-CRP was significantly associated with waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose (all p < 0.001). However, no statistically significant associations were found between hs-CRP and serum triglycerides (p = 0.340) or serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p = 0.148).

Conclusions: Serum hs-CRP increased progressively with increased waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose in middle-aged subjects with MetS. The higher values of hs-CRP were more often present in obese subjects and women. The incremental rise in mean serum hs-CRP level was found with an increasing number of MetS components.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Immunocompetent Adult with Severe Oral Manifestation
Authors: Sulasmia  , Djawad Khairuddin , Lauren Grace S. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Hand-foot-mouth Disease (HFMD) is an acute, self-limited, and highly contagious disease caused by a virus and generally affects children under 10 years old. The etiology of this disease is enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16 which usually causes symptomatic infection or mild disease. Immunocompetent adults are rarely affected. However, recently the incidence of HFMD in immunocompetent adults has increased. We report a 41-year-old woman with severe oral lesions and painful papulovesicular eruption on the palms of her hands and feet.
Prognostic Value of D-Dimer in Younger Patients with Pulmonary Embolism
Authors: Jovanovic Ljiljana , Subota Vesna , Rajkovic Milena , Subotic Bojana , Dzudovic Boris , Novcic Natasa , Matijasevic Jovan , Miric Milica , Salinger Sonja , Nikolic Natasa Markovic , Nikolic Maja , Miloradovic Vladimir , Kos Ljiljana , Kovacevic-Preradovic Tamara , Obradovic Slobodan 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
In patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), the D-dimer assay is commonly utilized as part of the diagnostic workup, but data on D-dimer for early risk stratification and short-term mortality prediction are limited. The purpose of this study was to determine D-dimer levels as a predictive biomarker of PE outcomes in younger (<50 years of age) compared to older patients. We conducted retrospective analysis for 930 patients diagnosed with PE between 2015 and 2019 as part of the Serbian University Multicenter Pulmonary Embolism Registry (SUPER).All patients had D-dimer levels measured within 24 hours of hospital admission. The primary outcome was mortality at 30 days or during hospitalization. Patients were categorized into two groups based on age (≤ 50 and >50 years of age). Younger patients constituted 20.5% of the study cohort. Regarding all-cause mortality, 5.2% (10/191)of patients died in group under the 50 years of age; the short-term all-causemortality was 12.4% (92/739) in older group.We have found that there was significant difference in plasma D-dimer level between patients ≤ 50 years of age and older group (>50), p= 0.006.D-dimer plasma level had good predictive value for the primary outcome in younger patients (c-statistics 0.710; 95% CI, 0.640-0.773; p<0.031). The optimal cutoff level for D-dimer to predict PE-cause death in patients aged > 50 years was found to be 8.8 mg/l FEU(c-statistics 0,580; 95% CI 0.544-0.616; p=0.049). In younger PE patients, D-dimer levels have good prognostic performance for 30-day all-cause mortalityand concentrations above 6.3 mg/l FEU are associated with increased risk of death. D-dimer in patients aged over 50 years does not have predictive ability for all-caused short-term mortality. The relationship between D-dimer and age in patients with PE may need further evaluation.
Mistreatment by patients: An analysis of the patient-related social stressors among Slovenian healthcare workers
Authors: Kozjek Tatjana , Erčulj Vanja Ida 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Introduction
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are often exposed to mistreatment by patients, which has negative effects on both staff and institutions. To take appropriate action to help HCWs in this context, patient-related social stressors (PSS) should be explored. The purpose of the research was to identify the most pronounced patient behaviour contributing to the social stress (SS) of HCWs, and compare PSS between different HCWs and different types of healthcare institutions.

Methods
750 HCWs from Slovenian public health centres and hospitals participated in the online survey. Although the non-probability sampling was used, the sample was representative according to gender and HCW type (doctors, nurses and other HCWs).

Results
The results show that the most pronounced patient behaviour contributing to the SS of HCWs are attitudes and behaviour of patients that are challenging in terms of what is – from the HCWs’ point of view – considered as acceptable and reasonable (disproportionate patient expectations), and unpleasant, humourless, and hostile patients. HCWs in primary institutions meet less verbally aggressive and unpleasant patients than in tertiary ones. Although among all HCWs less educated ones are more exposed to inappropriate behaviour, doctors are those HCWs who experience more inappropriate behaviour.

Conclusion
Managers should enable HCWs to get comprehensive patient service training, oriented towards improving relationship management and patient-HCW relationships.
Effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation with automated external defibrillator training among schoolchildren in Slovenia: A pre- and post-test cohort study
Authors: Pivač Sanela , Skela-Savič Brigita , Gradišek Primož 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Introduction
A low proportion of bystanders in Slovenia are willing to provide resuscitation to people experiencing cardiac arrest. We measured knowledge acquired after cardiopulmonary resuscitation training among Slovenian children in the final three grades of primary school.

Methods
This pre- and post-test cohort study included 566 schoolchildren aged 12–15 years. From April to May 2018, we administered a 15-item questionnaire to children in 15 primary schools, to assess the effects of theoretical and practical cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on their knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation at 1–2 months after training. Data were processed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses.

Results
A significantly greater level of post-training knowledge was noted in all three equally sized school grade groups (p=0.001). The youngest group (mean age 12.5 years) exhibited the greatest increase in knowledge, with test scores increasing by an average 2.65 (range 0–15) points. Age (p=0.001), body mass index (p=0.037), female sex (p=0.006), and previous resuscitation training (p=0.024) were significant independent predictors of pre-training knowledge level. Sex was the only predictor significantly influencing knowledge levels after training (p=0.002); girls scored up to 0.7 points higher than boys, both before and after training.

Conclusions
Among Slovenian schoolchildren aged 12–15 years, a significantly improved level of theoretical knowledge was demonstrated after cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. The introduction of cardiopulmonary training may be most effective in children aged 12.5 years (seventh graders). Early, compulsory resuscitation training might reduce social barriers to performing resuscitation, which may eventually translate into better post-cardiac arrest outcomes.
An Operational Calculus Model with the (m,n) - Symmetric Difference
Authors: Wysocki Hubert 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The paper determines a non-classical Bittner operational calculus model, in which the derivative is understood as an -symmetric difference Dm,n
{x (k)} := {x (k+m)− x (k− n). By considering an operation Dm,n,b
{x (k)} := {x (k+m)− b (k)x (k− n), the formulated model has been generalized.
Implementation of New EU Directives Coordinating the Procedures for Awarding Public Contracts in European Union Member States: The Example of Poland
Authors: Radwanowicz-Wanczewska Joanna 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
This article concerns the implementation of new EU Directives coordinating the procedures for awarding public contracts in European Union Member States. In a number of countries, including Poland, the process of their implementation (Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement; Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport, and postal services sectors; Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts) was delayed. In most cases, the modernization of EU regulations on public procurement required a thorough modification of national regulations in this respect. As a result of the introduction of the package of new Directives, the European Union public procurement market has undergone substantial changes. The need to adjust legal regulations to the changing political, social, and economic situations in a better way has resulted in the transposition of the modernized EU Directives concerning public procurement to the Polish legal system, affecting the final shape of the new Polish Public Procurement Law. The implementation of the package of new Directives has significantly affected the functioning of the Polish public procurement market. For the entities operating in this market, this means the necessity to expand their knowledge, so as to become familiar with the new legal solutions in this respect.
A Cognitive Grammar Perspective on Temporal Conceptualization in SLA
Authors: Kermer Franka 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThis article shows how cognitive grammar and cognitive linguistics theory offer a fruitful paradigm within which the process of second language acquisition can be examined. The aim is to describe and examine the benefit of using notions developed within the CG and CL frameworks to the study of crosslinguistic influence, especially conceptual transfer, in multilinguals. In recent years, the growth of empirical research concerning the contribution of cognitive-inspired theories to the study of second language acquisition and multilingualism has grown extensively. This article illustrates the possible contribution of CL to SLA by focusing on one particular line of inquiry: that of construal. Specifically, it examines how the notions developed within cognitive grammar theory can be useful tools for the analysis and comparison of conceptualization patterns of events, thus giving rise to transfer effects stemming from the way a person construes and conceptualizes events. The starting hypothesis is that conceptual transfer effects in the use of the target grammar, in this case the transfer effects in the TIME domain, may originate from the conceptualization patterns that the multilingual has acquired as a speaker of another L1. Previous transfer research has obtained evidence to suggest that patterns of L1 conceptualizations may be transferred into learners’ L2 through patterns that are similar to their L1. The utilization of central tools within cognitive grammar in order to unmask conceptual differences represents an important contribution to the state of the art of crosslinguistic influence research.