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Psychological Contract, Internal Branding and Employee Turnover in an IT Company
Authors: Oliveira Abílio , Moro Sérgio , Torres Pedro 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
We are living in a time of huge competitiveness, where many institutions fight hard for their survival. Unemployment, exclusion, xenophobia, poverty and disrespect towards nature and our peers are causing unbearable impact to humanity. This situation is challenging us to retrieve and keep alive the true values, without any distinction of cultures, religions and ways of thinking. Only this way we can contribute to a fairer, inclusive and better society. A corporation can contribute to the employees' well-being, personal and professional fulfillment. The present study is focused in the employee turnover and how it is affected by the internal branding and the psychological contract, in a company of informatic services – in which we mainly considered its organization and human resources. So, we aimed to contribute to the understanding of: internal branding and psychological contract, and their interrelation; effects of internal branding and psychological contract in employees; the turnover (common in this company of informatics services). A questionnaire was developed to measure the internal branding and employees' psychological contract. We used several statistical techniques to analyze the data, namely, descriptive statistics analysis, factorial analysis in principal components, comparison of means and correlations among the resulting dimensions. Findings reveal low values for the internal branding and psychological contract, although, men feel slightly more satisfied with their situation than women. A positive association was found between the internal branding and the psychological contract, admitted as a possible cause of turnover. Anyway, results denote an insufficient concern of the company towards its human resources.
Societal Conflict Defies Peace Diplomacy: Evidence from the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Authors: Alghafli Ali 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
This paper synthesizes interrelated postulations from the systemic conflict and intergroup conflict theorizations to glean the societal conflict conceptual framework. The paper employs this conceptual framework to appraise the validity of the societal characterization of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict during the peace diplomacy era. Accordingly, the analysis uses the ‘structured, focused comparison’ qualitative method to investigate attitudinal and behavioral aspects of five cases of intercommunal violence within the Palestinian-Israeli context. The observed cumulative evidence indicates that the unresolved conflict has been exhibiting the conceptual properties of societal conflict throughout more than 25 years since the introduction of the Middle East peace process in 1991. Overall, the study explores the social, psychological, and political aspects of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, accentuates the societal underpinnings of intercommunal violence, and provides basis for perceiving the limited success of peace diplomacy.
Absolute stability of a class of fractional positive nonlinear systems
Authors: Kaczorek Tadeusz 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The positivity and absolute stability of a class of fractional nonlinear continuous-time and discrete-time systems are addressed. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the positivity of this class of nonlinear systems are established. Sufficient conditions for the absolute stability of this class of fractional positive nonlinear systems are also given.
Machine learning techniques combined with dose profiles indicate radiation response biomarkers
Authors: Papiez Anna , Badie Christophe , Polanska Joanna 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The focus of this research is to combine statistical and machine learning tools in application to a high-throughput biological data set on ionizing radiation response. The analyzed data consist of two gene expression sets obtained in studies of radiosensitive and radioresistant breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The data sets were similar in principle; however, the treatment dose differed. It is shown that introducing mathematical adjustments in data preprocessing, differentiation and trend testing, and classification, coupled with current biological knowledge, allows efficient data analysis and obtaining accurate results. The tools used to customize the analysis workflow were batch effect filtration with empirical Bayes models, identifying gene trends through the Jonckheere–Terpstra test and linear interpolation adjustment according to specific gene profiles for multiple random validation. The application of non-standard techniques enabled successful sample classification at the rate of 93.5% and the identification of potential biomarkers of radiation response in breast cancer, which were confirmed with an independent Monte Carlo feature selection approach and by literature references. This study shows that using customized analysis workflows is a necessary step towards novel discoveries in complex fields such as personalized individual therapy.
A novel mutation in a newborn baby leading to glycogen storage disease type Ia
Authors: Dorum S , Gorukmez O 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSD1A) is caused by mutations in the G6PC gene. The G6PC gene was first cloned in 1993. Since then, many different mutations have been identified leading to this disease. Hepatomegaly is one of the important clinical manifestations of the disease. A 23-day-old girl was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory distress. Her physical examination was normal except for tachypnea. She had hypoglycemia, lactic academia, hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. With these clinical findings, GSD1A was considered in the patient and the diagnosis was genetically confirmed. By direct sequencing of the G6PC gene, we identified a novel homozygous variation (c.137T>G/p.Leu46Arg) in the patient and the healthy mother and father were heterozygotes for the variant. Here we present a case with a novel homozygous missense mutation c.137T>G/p.Leu46Arg in the G6PC gene leading to GSD1A clinical findings except early hepatomegaly. These findings expand the spectrum of causative mutations, and clinical findings in GSD1A.
Next generation sequencing identified a novel multi exon deletion of the NF1 gene in a Chinese pedigree with neurofibromatosis type 1
Authors: Yang J , An J-X , Liu X-L , Wang Z-Q , Xie G-M , Yang X-L , Xu S-J , Feng F , Ni Y 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disease involving neurocutaneous abnormalities. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the neurofibromas and café-au-lait spots. Mutation in the NF 1 gene causes NF1. The NF 1 gene encodes neurofibromin. In this study, we found a 31-year-old Chinese boy with NF1. He presented only with café-au-lait spots over the whole body. The proband’s mother had a severe phenotype with neurofibroma and café-au-lait macules over her whole body, mostly in the facial region. A novel multi exon deletion c.(4661+1_4662-1)_(5748+1_5749-1)del; [EX36_39DEL] on the NF 1 gene has been identified in the proband. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) confirmed that this mutation is co-segregated well and was inherited from the proband’s mother. The mutation was absent in the proband’s father and normal individuals. The novel multi exon deletion results in the formation of a truncated NF1 protein that caused the NF1 phenotype in this family. Our present study also emphasized the significance of rapid, accurate and cost-effective screening for the patient with NF1 by next generation sequencing (NGS).
The frequency of EGFR And KRAS mutations in the Turkish population with non-small cell lung cancer and their response to erlotinib therapy
Authors: Demiray A , Yaren A , Karagenç N , Bir F , Demiray AG , Karagür ER , Tokgün O , Elmas L , Akça H 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
In this study, profiles of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and Kirsten ras sarcoma (KRAS) mutations and response to erlotinib therapy have been investigated in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). DNA from 300 patients with NSCLC was extracted from paraf-fin-embedded tissues. After the extracted DNA was sequenced by pyrosequencing method, a total of 97 (32.0%) patients out of 300 were detected to carry an EGFR mutation and 75 (25.0%) patients out of 300 carried a KRAS mutation; 20 (6.6%) patients were detected to carry both of EGFR and KRAS mutations. The EGFR mutations were found to be statistically significant in female patients (48.0 women vs. 28.0% men, non smokers (49.0 vs. 26.0%) and adenocarcinoma (37.8 vs. squamous 26.8%). The overall rate of survival in patients receiving erlotinib therapy than in patients who did not. In patients without the KRAS mutation, the median overall survival rate was 161 ± 30 weeks with erlotinib therapy and 90 ± 13 weeks in patients without erlotinib therapy. In patients having KRAS mutation, the median overall survival was 98 ± 16 weeks with erlotinib therapy and 34 ± 16 weeks with no erlotinib therapy. In our study, we once again demonstrated that the presence of these mutations affected response to erlotinib therapy. The KRAS mutations negatively affected survival rate with and without erlotinib therapy.
Investigation of circulating serum microRNA-328-3p and microRNA-3135a expression as promising novel biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Popov NT , Minchev DS , Naydenov MM , Minkov IN , Vachev TI 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as promising diagnostic biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but their usefulness for detecting ASD remains unclear. Nowadays, development of promising biomarkers for ASD remains a challenge. Recently, dysregulation of the miRNAs expression in postmortem brain tissue, serum and peripheral blood, have been associated with ASD. Circulating miRNAs are known to be secreted by a number of different cells and can interpose delivery of information into receiver cells, thus affecting their functions. Based on this fact, it is supposed that serum miRNAs could be a novel class of biomarkers for prognosis or diagnosis of pathological disorders including ASD. In the current research, we investigated whether the expression patterns of circulating miRNAs showed dysregulation in subjects diagnosed with ASD. Expression levels of serum miR-328-3p and miR-3135a were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) method of subjects diagnosed with ASD in comparison with healthy control subjects. Our data showed that miR-328-3p and miR-3135a were substantially down-regulated in ASD patients than in those of healthy control subjects. Moreover, target gene analysis of altered serum miRNAs displayed that these molecules targeted 162 genes denoted as unique validated targets in the miRWalk database, 71 of which appear to participate in biological pathways involved in synaptic pathways and neurodegenerative condition such as Alzheimer, Huntington and Parkinson diseases. Finally, the results strongly suggested that dys-regulated serum miRNAs might be involved in molecular pathways associated with ASD and miR-328-3p and miR-3135a have the potential to be promising novel biomarkers for ASD.
Security of Low Computing Power Devices: A Survey of Requirements, Challenges & Possible Solutions
Authors: Singh Anuj Kumar , Patro B. D. K. 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Security has been a primary concern in almost all areas of computing and for the devices that are low on computing power it becomes more important. In this paper, a new class of computing device termed as Low Computing Power Device (LCPD) has been defined conceptually. The paper brings out common attributes, security requirements and security challenges of all kinds of low computing power devices in one place so that common security solutions for these can be designed and implemented rather than doing this for each individual device type. A survey of existing recent security solutions for different LCPDs hasve been presented here. This paper has also provided possible security solutions for LCPDs which include identification of countermeasures against different threats and attacks on these devices, and choosing appropriate cryptographic mechanism for implementing the countermeasures efficiently.
Adaptive Observer of Resistance in Sensorless Estimation of Speed and Position in Brushless DC Electric Motor
Authors: Slavov Danail 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Estimating the speed and position using measurable electrical parameters would allow establishment of sensorless control systems for brushless DC motors, without the need to use expensive sensors for the rotor position and speed. When the motor is running, it heats up and the stator resistance rises. This heat-dependent change needs to be reflected in the observer, as it would produce an error in rated speed and position. An adaptive algorithm can compensate for the change of resistance as a disturbing effect of the motor heating. The adaptive algorithm for estimating the resistance is synthesized using the function of Lyapunov. This article is useful for estimation of brushless electric motor speed and position with observer. It contains simulations with an adaptive observer of resistance for sensorless estimation of speed and position in brushless DC motor through measurement of voltage and current.
Seismic activity on the territory of Slovakia in 2016
Authors: Kysel Róbert , Cipciar Andrej , Chovanová Zuzana , Csicsay Kristián , Fojtíková Lucia , Gális Martin , Kristeková Miriam 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The National Network of Seismic Stations of Slovakia (NNSS) consists of eight short period and five broadband permanent seismic stations and a data centre located at the Earth Science Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (ESI SAS). The NNSS recorded and detected 10888 seismic events from all epicentral distances in 2016. Totally 87 earthquakes originated in the territory of Slovakia in 2016. This paper provides basic information on the configuration of the NNSS, routine data processing, seismic activity on the territory of Slovakia in 2016 as well as macroseismic observations collected in 2016.
Opportunities and barriers regarding the development of selected methods for obtaining hydrogen from bioethanol
Authors: Turlej Anna , Skolniak Marta 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The development of the commercial air carriers market causes an increase in the aviation fuel consumption and the air pollution. There are intensive works in order to invent the possibility of supplying the aviation engines with biofuels. The hydrogen gas is needed for technological processes to obtain the synthetic biocomponents from biomass, which met the quality standards for fuels and aviation fuels. Pure hydrogen gas is scarce in the Earth’s atmosphere and has to be derived from petroleum products. Its acquisition currently requires the processing of petroleum-based matter. The whole world is looking for easy, cheap and safe ways of producing hydrogen from a variety of renewable raw materials, that are an alternative to fossil fuels. The article shows the technological potential of experimental methods for hydrogen production from ethanol produced from biodegradable waste, which is widely considered as a renewable and environmentally friendly resource.
Critical physicochemical properties of lubricating oils for aviation applications and their significance in terms of flight safety
Authors: Skolniak Marta , Turlej Anna 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The article presents the role of lubricating oils for aviation applications, along with their classification, and discusses the key physicochemical properties. It characterises engine, transmission gear, hydraulic and instrumentation oils and their impact on a device operational reliability. It also points out the requirements for these products in relation to the operating conditions and the chemical composition of a product.
Electrical supply of aircraft during parking
Authors: Fiszer Roman , Matuszczak Zbigniew , Jakubowski Hubert , Jaskowiak Sebastian 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The elaboration discusses selected aspects of parking supply of aircraft with electricity generated by mobile, airfield sources. In terms of sublime electrical and electronic systems, as well as avionic systems installed on-board of contemporary aircraft, the quality of electricity supplied by ground sources results in their manufacturers facing with high requirements that are contained in relevant standards and regulations. The quality of electricity generated by ground sources and their compatibility have a direct impact, among others, on the calibration of aircraft avionics systems during the ground flight preparation, which directly contributes to the safety of air operations. Therefore, the possibility of constant real-time monitoring of the supplied electricity (specific parameters) enabling immediate identification, recording, adjusting the deviations, hence, preventing damage or improper preparation of an aircraft for flight, becomes a non-trivial issue.
The Millennials’ Effect: How Can Their Personal Values Shape the Future Business Environment of Industry 4.0?
Authors: Črešnar Rok , Jevšenak Senta 
Published: April 2019

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The main purpose of this paper is to assess a possible impact millennials will have on the future business environment of Industry 4.0, based on their personal value orientations. Millennials are taking over important roles in organizations, but their personal values are significantly different from those of older generations. This paper shows that, based on the Schwartz’s value survey with N=371 Slovenian respondents, millennials are in general more inclined toward values connected to personal growth and freedom from anxiety, emphasizing self-transcendence and openness to change, than toward self-protection and anxiety avoidance, understating conservation and self-enhancement values. These cognitions can have significant implications in shaping the future business environment of Industry 4.0, as it can become more open, understanding, collaborative, accepting, and generally more supporting, thus creating the evident millennials’ effect. Even though millennials are in general well prepared for the future business environment, organizations will have to, in order to retain the millennials, reshape their current organizational environment to better reflect the millennials’ views.
Mapping Sport for Development and Peace as Bourdieu’s Field
Authors: Bardocz-Bencsik Mariann , Doczi Tamas 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Over the past two decades, there has been a growing interest in the use of sport and other forms of physical activity to reach development goals and to support peace-building and peace-keeping processes. The sport for development and peace (SDP) sector is continuously growing in terms of the types of stakeholders involved and the number of projects implemented.
This paper examines the SDP sector using Bourdieu’s field theory and his concept of habitus and capital. For this, a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 people involved in SDP was used. Their perception of the stakeholders in the field and the connections between them are analyzed through the lens of field theory. The analysis particularly focuses on the perceived role of the former United Nations Office of Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP), which was closed during the data analysis.
A Narrative Review of Children’s Movement Competence Research 1997-2017
Authors: Pill Shane , Harvey Stephen 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
This paper reviews empirical research exploring primary/elementary school aged children movement competence assessment over the twenty year period, 1997-2017. The review occurs within the context of a recent global report into children’s physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and movement competence revealing many children reach adolescence with poor movement competence attainment. A qualitative, narrative review of this extant literature on children’s movement competence research was undertaken. Themes were interpretatively drawn from an examination of the summaries. The number of different test types and protocols used in this field of research complicates the comparison of findings and outcomes of the research. The most common reported upon factor in movement competence was gender. Evidence of an association between movement competence, physical activity intensity and habitual physical activity was found. The sameness of the findings over the past twenty years leads us to suggest that new and novel research methods would enhance understanding in this area, particularly with regards to programs that are successful in moving more children towards movement competence benchmarks.
Assessing Relationships between Land Use Changes and the Development of a Road Network in the Hodonín Region (Czech Republic)
Authors: Jedlička Jiří , Havlíček Marek , Dostál Ivo , Huzlík Jiří , Skokanová Hana 
Published: April 2019

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The paper assesses the development of land use and a road network from 1836 to 2016 in the Hodonín region (Czech Republic). The aim of the article is to verify relationship between the road construction and land use changes in their vicinity. The intensity of land use change processes between adjacent periods was calculated at various distances from roads. ESRI’s geographic information systems and geostatistics were used. This helped in assessing significance of impact of road vicinity on land use changes. The time interval of periods for comparison varied between 25 and 80 years due to availability of historical sources. In each period about 20% of the region was affected by land use changes. After the roads were built, there was an increase in the intensity of land use changes in their vicinity. It has been proofed that presence of a road can be considered one of the driving forces of long-term land use changes in this region. This so-called technological driving force impacted mainly urbanisation and other anthropogenic processes, agricultural intensification and grassing. Its significance is gradually increasing due to urbanisation, industrialisation, motorization and the rising mobility. Our results from the Hodonín region indicate that urbanisation and other anthropogenic processes have the closest relationship with the distance from major roads.
KONTRIBUSI WORK ENVIRONMENT DAN JOB SATISFACTION SEBAGAI MULTI MEDIASI TERHADAP JOB PERFORMANCE
Authors: Hartanti Rina 
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of emotional leadership competency on employees’ job performance through work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, this study also analyzes the effect of emotional leadership competency, work environment, job satisfaction dimensions on employees job performance. The samples are obtained by distributing 300 questionnaires to all HRD Manager (Human Resource Manager) respectively to travel agencies in five areas in Jakarta who then distribute the questionnaires to front line employees as the respondents of the 300 questionnaires distributed, only 261 questionnaires were successfully retrieved from the HRD Manager and analyzed by using Structural Equation Models (SEM). The results showed that 1) emotional leadership competency does not directly affect employees’ performance, but emotional leadership competency mediated by work environment and job satisfaction positively and significantly affects the performance of travel agency employees, 2) emotional leadership competency positevely and significantly affects work environment, 3) emotional leadership competency does not affect employees’ performance, 4) work environment positevely and significantly affects employees’ job satisfaction, and 5) job satisfaction positively and significantly affects employees’ performance.