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Metaphyseal corner fracture caused in utero by external cephalic version – a rare presentation
Authors: Gowda Sushmith Ramakrishna , Vecsei Ferenc Attila , Fairhurst Joanna , Aarvold Alexander 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Metaphyseal corner fractures (MCFs) in infants are strongly associated with inflicted injuries. These fractures occur due to shearing forces and involve the chondro-osseous junction in skeletally immature bones. We present the unique case of a MCF of the distal femur caused in utero by external cephalic version (ECV). The illustration of this case links the mechanism to the injury. It is critical for this mechanism to be understood to prevent an erroneous diagnosis of child abuse.
Innovative intelligent technology of distance learning for visually impaired people
Authors: Samigulina Galina , Shayakhmetova Assem , Nuysuppov Adlet 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe aim of the study is to develop innovative intelligent technology and information systems of distance education for people with impaired vision (PIV). To solve this problem a comprehensive approach has been proposed, which consists in the aggregate of the application of artificial intelligence methods and statistical analysis. Creating an accessible learning environment, identifying the intellectual, physiological, psychophysiological characteristics of perception and information awareness by this category of people is based on cognitive approach. On the basis of fuzzy logic the individually-oriented learning path of PIV is con- structed with the aim of obtaining high-quality engineering education with modern equipment in the joint use laboratories.
Effect of man-made disturbances on understory plant richness of oak forests in Iran
Authors: Rad Javad Eshaghi , Valadi Gelare , Zargaran Mohammad Reza 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impacts of disturbance degree on the species richness and species diversity of oak forests in the Kurdistan Province (Iran). The study ran on three treatments: undisturbed, moderately disturbed, and highly disturbed. For each treatment, there were selected three forest patches with similar physiographic conditions and on each patch there were specified three 400 m2 plots for recording floristic data. The species’ name and the abundance of herbaceous species were recorded on 5 micro plots sized 1.5 × 1.5 m for each sample. Menhinick, Margalef, the number of species indices and also rarefaction, jackknife methods and species abundance distribution models were used to estimate the herbaceous species richness for the three treatments. The results showed that all the richness indices had the highest values for the undisturbed forests and the lowest values for the highly disturbed ones. Based on all models, undisturbed forests were showed more diverse than highly disturbed area. Generally the negative impact of human activities (wood cutting and grazing) on the herbaceous species richness was found much stronger in the highly disturbed forests and in moderately disturbed forests compared the undisturbed ones. With increasing destruction intensity, the herbaceous species richness in the oak forests decreased dramatically.
Drought and frost tolerance in rhododendron collection of the Mlyňany Arboretum (Slovakia): a screening for future climate
Authors: Ferus Peter , Hoťka Peter , Konôpková Jana 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Rhododendrons are jewels of the Mlyňany Arboretum, Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IFE SAS). Blossoming in May, they attract thousands of visitors. But recently these woody plants have much suffered from climatic extremes such as summer droughts and winter frosts, associated with the advancing climate change. To assess the rhododendron collection’s stability, its drought and frost injury level were tested in field, in summer 2015 and winter 2017, respectively. The tested parameters were: leaf wilting and electrolyte leakage combined with shrub leaf area, insolation level and overall health state. We found that the drought effect was strong or very strong in only ca. 30% rhododendron species and ca. 10% rhododendron cultivars, and that around 60% shrubs showed no or only moderate symptoms of water deficit. The drought injury level was only associated with the genotype. The most tolerant / sensitive genotypes, commonly occurring in the park, were: R. catawbiense, R. ponticum, R. smirnowii, cv. ‘Boursault’, cv. ‘Cunningham’s White’ and cv. ‘Purpureum Elegans’ / R. fortunei and cv. ‘Tamarindos’. On the other hand, the most frequent response to frost in the observed rhododendron genotypes was moderate injury (28 and 37% for species and cultivars, respectively), nevertheless more than 18% species and almost 6% cultivars exhibited strong frost damage. Despite absence of significant differences in the factor-response between the species, we may suggest this decreasing sequence of the genotypes ordered according to their frost resistance: genotypes: cv. ‘Cunningham’s White’ > R. decorum > R. fortunei and cv. ‘Duke of York’ > R. smirnowii > cvs. ‘Purpureum Elegans’ and ‘Tamarindos’ > R. macrophyllum and cv. ‘Nova Zembla’ > R. catawbiense > R. ponticum. These results have been compared with similar works in rhododendron species/cultivars as well as suggested species drought/frost tolerance derived from climatic conditions in the area of their natural distribution.
Body volume in ground beetles (Carabidae) reflects biotope disturbance
Authors: Langraf Vladimír , Petrovičová Kornélia , David Stanislav , Ábelová Monika , Schlarmannová Janka 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Changes in body size of living organisms can indicate changes in environmental quality. The family Carabidae is frequently used as an indicator of environmental status. We collected ground beetles in 9 Slovakian localities (in the Veporské vrchy Mts and the Juhoslovenská kotlina Basin) of various levels of disturbance, and evaluated the volume of individuals. The lowest average body volumes of individual were found for an intensively grazed pasture (locality 5) and a nitrophilous waterside vegetation (locality 6) (1,298 mm3–4,648 mm3) with predominantly macropterous species. We have confirmed the significantly higher average biovolume value of individual Carabidae in less disturbed habitats: a Picea abies plantation (locality 1), a Carpathian oak-hornbeam forest (locality 4) and a Carpathian turkey oak forest (locality 7) (from 9,837 mm3 to 13,038 mm3), where apterous and brachypterous species dominated.
Density profiles of novel kraft pulp and TMP based foam formed thermal insulation materials observed by X-ray tomography and densitometry
Authors: Lecourt Michael , Pöhler Tiina , Hornatowska Joanna , Salmén Lennart , Jetsu Petri 
Published: February 2018

AbstractX-ray tomography and densitometry (XRT and XRD) were applied to characterise wood fibre based insulation materials, which were produced by the foam forming technology. XRT is a high resolution approach with long measurement times of around 29 h, while XRD measurement needs only a few minutes. The determination of density distribution of boards in the thickness direction was the focus of this study. Both approaches visualised well the impact of raw materials and manufacturing processes on the structure of the panels. The density profiles were dependent on the pulp applied for panel production, and the processing conditions were also influential. Air flow resistance correlated with the maximum density measured inside the board. Both XRT and XRD revealed similar trends, which are useful for the characterisation of insulation materials.
Application of V2G and G2V Coordination of Aggregated Electric Vehicle Resource in Load Levelling
Authors: Jain Prateek , Jain Trapti 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThis paper proposes a distinct vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and grid-to-vehicle (G2V) coordination model to utilize the controllability of electric vehicle (EV) battery storage system during the charging and discharging phases for load levelling. The aspect of the vehicles of changeable locations is taken as the basis to obtain a defined mobility pattern, with home and work being selected as the operational places to perform G2V and V2G activities. The presented approach assisted in achieving peak shaving and valley filling (MW) of a typical two-peak daily load curve of a real system to a considerable extent, thereby levelling the load and reducing the complexities associated with the forecasting and dispatch of the oscillating load. The reduction in the ramp up and ramp down energy and reserve requirements (MW), as well as the cost savings associated with reduced generation ramping commitments, as seen from system operator’s perspective, is quantified with the proposed schemes. Results demonstrate that the proposed approach is capable of flattening a realistic amount of load. The associated cost savings with reduced ramping requirements from traditional sources can be allocated to participating vehicles for providing the grid services. The benefits derived can encourage their adoption which is contained due to its expensiveness in the current market scenario, apart from increasing the grid reliability.
The Origins of Terracing in the Southern Levant and Patch Cultivation/Box Fields
Authors: Gibson Shimon , Lewis Rafael Y. 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThis paper looks at various suggestions relating to what incipient and early forms of terracing might have looked like, and goes on to suggest that some of the earliest terraces in the southern Levant may have emerged from horticultural practices, and more specifically the cultivation of olive trees within sunken patches of soil on rocky hillslopes (referred to as “patch cultivation” or “box fields”). This phenomenon may be traced back to the Chalcolithic period (4thmillennium B.C.E), if not to earlier times.
Security Strategies of Small States in a Changing World
Authors: Vaicekauskaitė Živilė Marija 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
How are small states adjusting to a changing security environment and managing tensions with greater powers in their neighbourhood? Much of the recent literature on small states spends a great deal of time examining challenges to small states and their security policies. Scholars offer several strategies that small states can employ to adjust to a changing security landscape. Small states have two broad options – to focus on their own defence posture, trying to keep their autonomy and stay neutral, or use different cooperative schemes – bandwagon with larger powers, form alliances against dominant powers, or seek shelter and develop hedging strategies. This article reviews survival strategies employed by small states and provides a basis to better understand the behaviour of small states in today’s contested security environment.
Lithuania’s Balancing Act
Authors: Šlekys Deividas 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Since regaining independence in 1990 and creating its regular armed forces, Lithuania has had to do a balancing act. It has had to balance between different approaches of state defence, military structure, collective and national defence. Due to events in Ukraine Lithuania had to reconfigure this balance. The Russian threat forced to emphasize strategy of territorial defence, which altogether required tying up forces and enlarging its numbers by bringing back conscription, substantially increased defence budget, followed by higher tempo and scale in procurement and training. However, Lithuania has managed to maintain its activity and participation in international military operations and political initiatives. Its recent contributions have led to an assumption that its participation in various military missions in the future will not diminish, quite the opposite. Increasing the framework of cooperation in terms of defence and security initiatives will involve Lithuania more deeply and will require further contributions.
The effect of perceived ethnicity on spoken text comprehension under clear and adverse listening conditions
Authors: Hanulíková Adriana 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Social information such as ethnicity affects metalinguistic judgments, speech perception and evaluation. This study tested whether previously reported negative effects of perceived East-Asian ethnicity on language comprehension and accentedness ratings would also be found for Moroccan ethnicity and in a socio-cultural environment with a population used to being and communicating with nonnative speakers. The results showed that accentedness ratings and comprehension scores do not depend upon the ethnicity of the speaker. We then tested whether the effect would change under adverse listening conditions and found an effect of perceived ethnicity on accentedness ratings but not on comprehension scores, suggesting that the effect of ethnicity on language comprehension is not altered under adverse listening conditions. Effects of ethnicity on accentedness ratings thus replicate previous findings, but only under suboptimal listening conditions. Although the effect of ethnicity on comprehension was not replicated in regards to Moroccan ethnicity and in a linguistically experienced population, negative correlations between accentedness ratings and the corresponding comprehension scores underlie the contribution of listeners’ characteristics to the comprehension and evaluation of nonnative speech.
Algebraic proofs for shallow water bi–Hamiltonian systems for three cocycle of the semi-direct product of Kac–Moody and Virasoro Lie algebras
Authors: Zuevsky A. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
We prove new theorems related to the construction of the shallow water bi-Hamiltonian systems associated to the semi-direct product of Virasoro and affine Kac–Moody Lie algebras. We discuss associated Verma modules, coadjoint orbits, Casimir functions, and bi-Hamiltonian systems.
Codensity and stone spaces
Authors: Sipoş Andrei 
Published: February 2018

AbstractWe present a detailed computation of two codensity monads associated to two canonical functors – the inclusion functor ofFinSetintoTopand the inclusion functor of the category of the powers of the Sierpiński space intoTop. We show that the categories of algebras of the two monads are the categories of Stone spaces and of sober spaces, respectively. A new motivation for defining these classes of spaces is therefore obtained.
Summations of Schlömilch series containing anger function terms
Authors: Maširević Dragana Jankov 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The main aim of this article is to establish certain closed expressions for the Schlömilch series which members contain Anger function 𝐉
ν
in order to generalize already known results. Closed expressions for the Schlömilch series with members containing some Lommel functions of the first kind s

μ,ν
and also a Weber function 𝐄
ν
and Struve function 𝐇
ν
are derived as a by–product of these results.
Some vector valued sequence spaces of Musielak-Orlicz functions and their operator ideals
Authors: Mursaleen Mohammad , Raj Kuldip 
Published: February 2018

AbstractIn the present paper we introduce generalized vector-valued Musielak-Orlicz sequence spacel(A,𝓜,u,p,Δr,∥·,… ,·∥)(X) and study some geometric properties like uniformly monotone, uniform Opial property for this space. Further, we discuss the operators ofs-type and operator ideals by using the sequence ofs-number (in the sense of Pietsch) under certain conditions on matrixA.
An identity of symmetry for the degenerate Frobenius-Euler Polynomials
Authors: Kim Taekyun , Kim Dae San 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
In this paper, we prove an identity of symmetry for the higher-order degenerate Frobenius-Euler polynomials and derive the recurrence relations and multiplication theorem type result for the degenerate Frobenius-Euler polynomials.
Crystal structure of (N-(3-ethoxy-2-oxidobenzylidene)-4-fluorobenzohydrazonato-κ3
N,O,O′)-diphenyltin(IV), C28H23FN2O3Sn
Authors: Tan Yee Seng , Lee See Mun , Tiekink Edward R.T. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
C28H23FN2O3Sn, orthorhombic, Pbca (no. 61), a = 16.0887(2) Å, b = 14.5333(2) Å, c = 20.5550(2) Å, V = 4806.21(10) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0199, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0596, T = 100(2) K.
Chronic Total Coronary Artery Occlusion Recanalisation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention — Single Centre 10-Year Experience
Authors: Kalniņš Artis , Strēle Ieva , Kurcalte Irēna , Lejnieks Aivars , Ērglis Andrejs 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Coronary artery chronic total occlusions (CTO) are common — approximately one-third of patients with significant coronary artery disease on angiography have at least 1 CTO. Invasive treatment of these lesions still remain a major challenge for interventional cardiology due to their complexity. Historically, success rates have improved to about 60–70% by using only the traditional antegrade approach. The results have dramatically improved during the last decade after more widespread application of new retrograde techniques. The aim of our study was to review and analyse single hospital experience in CTO invasive treatment and to evaluate the long-term results. A total of 519 patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for CTO at a single tertiary PCI centre (Rīga East University Hospital), were included in the study. The median age was 64 years (38–88), and 80% were male. The retrograde approach (RA) was used for 167 (32.2%) of the CTO PCI patients. The overall patient success rate was 81.3% and it increased from 73.9% in 2007 to 95.2% in 2015 (p < 0.001). Mean patient observation time was five years. Overall survival was found significantly better in patients group after successful CTO PCI procedures (Long-rank test, p = 0.013).
Efficient uptake of perrhenate/pertechnenate from aqueous solutions by the bifunctional anion-exchange resin
Authors: Li Jie , Zhu Lin , Xiao Chengliang , Chen Lanhua , Chai Zhifang , Wang Shuao 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
In this work, batch experiments were carried out to explore the sorption properties for perrhenate (ReO4
−, a surrogate for TcO4
−) by two types of commercial bifunctional anion-exchange resins (Purolite A530E and A532E). It is found that these two bifunctional anion-exchange resins could rapidly remove ReO4
− from aqueous solution within 150 min and the maximum sorption capacity for ReO4
− reached as high as 707 and 446 mg/g for Purolite A530E and A532E, respectively. The sorption properties were independent of pH over a wide range from 1 to 13. More importantly, both Purolite A530E and A532E exhibited excellent selectivity for the removal of ReO4
− in the presence of large excess of NO3
− and SO4
2−. Finally, the removal percentage of ReO4
− by these two resins could be >90% and 80%, respectively, from the Hanford low-level waste melter off-gas scrubber simulant stream. Such high selectivity of Purolite A530E and A532E for the removal of ReO4
− might be due to the presence of the long-chain group of –[N(Hexyl)3]+, which favored hydrophobic and large anions such as ReO4
−/TcO4
− rather than NO3
−.
Production, separation and supply prospects of 67Cu with the development of fast neutron sources and photonuclear technology
Authors: Gopalakrishna Arjun , Suryanarayana Saraswatula Venkata , Naik Haladhara , Dixit Tanuja Sushant , Nayak Basant Kumar , Kumar Amit , Maletha Pravind , Thakur Kiran , Deshpande Abhay , Krishnan Ramamoorthy , Kamaldeep  , Banerjee Sharmila , Saxena Alok 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Experimental investigations have been carried out on the production of a promising therapeutic radionuclide 67Cu via the 67Zn(n,p)67Cu, 68Zn(n,x)67Cu, and 68Zn(γ,p)67Cu reaction routes. Natural zinc metal foils were irradiated with 14.1 MeV neutrons and bremsstrahlung of end-point energy 15 MeV. Radioactivity levels of 67Cu and other radioisotopes co-produced were determined by the quantification of photo-peaks by off-line γ-ray spectrometry. No carrier added 67Cu was separated from the irradiated zinc by solvent extraction. Yields >90% and high levels of radionuclidic purity were achieved. These studies indicate that the growth and development of intense fast neutron sources and photonuclear technology, will possibly aid in the sustained supply of 67Cu.
Interpretation of high resolution airborne magnetic data (HRAMD) of Ilesha and its environs, Southwest Nigeria, using Euler deconvolution method
Authors: Olurin Oluwaseun Tolutope 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Interpretation of high resolution aeromagnetic data of Ilesha and its environs within the basement complex of the geological setting of Southwestern Nigeria was carried out in the study. The study area is delimited by geographic latitudes 7°30′–8°00′N and longitudes 4°30′–5°00′E. This investigation was carried out using Euler deconvolution on filtered digitised total magnetic data (Sheet Number 243) to delineate geological structures within the area under consideration. The digitised airborne magnetic data acquired in 2009 were obtained from the archives of the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA). The airborne magnetic data were filtered, processed and enhanced; the resultant data were subjected to qualitative and quantitative magnetic interpretation, geometry and depth weighting analyses across the study area using Euler deconvolution filter control file in Oasis Montag software. Total magnetic intensity distribution in the field ranged from –77.7 to 139.7 nT. Total magnetic field intensities reveal high-magnitude magnetic intensity values (high-amplitude anomaly) and magnetic low intensities (low-amplitude magnetic anomaly) in the area under consideration. The study area is characterised with high intensity correlated with lithological variation in the basement. The sharp contrast is enhanced due to the sharp contrast in magnetic intensity between the magnetic susceptibilities of the crystalline and sedimentary rocks. The reduced-to-equator (RTE) map is characterised by high frequencies, short wavelengths, small size, weak intensity, sharp low amplitude and nearly irregular shaped anomalies, which may due to near-surface sources, such as shallow geologic units and cultural features. Euler deconvolution solution indicates a generally undulating basement, with a depth ranging from −500 to 1000 m. The Euler deconvolution results show that the basement relief is generally gentle and flat, lying within the basement terrain.
Drug Methods for Arteficial Termination of Unwanted Pregnancy
Authors: Dimitrijevic Aleksandra 
Published: February 2018

AbstractAll medical and surgical procedures are carried out in order to premature termnination of pregnancy, can be divided on medicament and surgical methods, according to the way of procedure.Medications used today in order to break unwanted pregnancy are inhibitors of the synthetics of progesterone and antiprogesterone, prostaglandini and antimetabolite.Mifepristone is a derivate of norethidrone, binds to the progesterone receptor with an affinity similar progesterone, but it does not activate them so as to act as an antiprogestine.Metotrexat is an antimetabolite and is used in gynecology practice for more indication areas. It is used the most often in conservative treatment of ectopical pregnancy. Because of low price and accessibility in order to mifepristone, it was used for application in drug methods of inducative abortions.Misoprostol is an anlogue PGE1, used in peroral pills.The complication are very rare at aplication of mifepristone and misoprostole in the aim to the termination the early unwanted pregnancy. The appearance of more efficient procedure of drugs called out abortions, it does not mean taht decision for the abortion is more modest. The ease and safety should not help to make a decision.