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Rapid Prototyping Technologies for Manufacturing and Maintenance Activities
Authors: Pfeifer Marcel Rolf 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe paper deals with the direct application of Rapid Prototyping technologies for parts and spare parts production in production companies and the economic effect by making use of this technology.Traditional production technologies are technologies such as forging, cutting, machining, etc. These technologies are widely accepted and the teething troubles are solved. Rapid Prototyping technologies such as 3D printing on the other hand came into the focus in the recent years when the technologies and the produced quality gradually advanced. Providing flexibility and time efficiency the technology should also have a practical application in production. This paper has the aim to provide a case-study based on existing cost figures to show that these technologies are not limited to prototype developments.
You, our shareholders: metadiscourse in CEO letters from Chinese and Western banks
Authors: Huang Ying , Rose Kate 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
As China internationalizes its own banks more and more, and the Chinese are an expanding market in Western banks, the linguistic specificities of communication strategies may be understood and applied in the professional environments of banks. The present comparison is based on the key features of metadiscourse markers in the Chinese English-version CEO letters and the Western English-version CEO letters in banking annual reports. Metadiscourse in business genres is an under-represented topic, particularly across cultures; this study invites further inquiry. This paper applies corpus-based contrastive analysis to CEO letters in English from Chinese and Western banks. Comparing distribution patterns of metadiscourse markers, we found that both interactive and interactional metadiscourse was more frequently used in the Western letters. This suggests that Western CEO letters tend to use more credibility and affective appeals, while Chinese CEO letters are based more on rational appeals. Variation in use of metadiscourse is discussed with a focus on the interplay of linguistic and cultural features. This study contributes to the fields of Chinese English professional written communication, and cross-cultural writing in workplaces.
Nessia gansi: a Second Three-toed Snake-Skink (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) from Sri Lanka with the Designation of a Neotype for Nessia burtonii Gray
Authors: Batuwita Sudesh , Edirisinghe Udeni 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
A new species of Nessia is described from Sri Lanka. Nessia gansi sp. n. is distinguished from its sister species (N. burtonii) based on the morphological and meristic data. The new species differs from all other congeners except N. burtonii Gray, by a combination of following characters: presence of four limbs; all limbs bearing three digits; interparietal broader than frontal. It distinguishes from N. burtonii by having five (vs. six) supraciliaries; one (vs. two) pretemporal/s; two (vs. one) primary temporal/s; three (vs. four) infralabials; 93-105 (vs. 110-124) paravertebral scale rows; 103-114 (vs. 117-121) ventral scales; two (vs. three) subdigital lamellae under each digit of manus; mental as wide as postmental (vs. mental wider than postmental); and nostrils visible when viewed ventrally (vs. not visible). Two closely related species show a discrete distribution in Sri Lanka: N. gansi sp. n. is recorded from Kanneliya, Rumaswala, Kottawa, Panagula, Ambalangoda and Imaduwa in the first and second peneplains (~100 m), whereas N. burtonii records (here corrected) are reported from Alagalla, Ambagamuwa, Gampola, Hiniduma and Kandy within the third peneplain (from ~500 m). The identity of N. burtonii is stabilized through the designation of a neotype, and here it is re-described.
Copris hispanus cavolinii (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in the Collection of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest)
Authors: Drăghici Andreea-Cătălina 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Copris hispanus cavolinii (Petagna, 1792) is mentioned for the first time in the Coleoptera Collection of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest). Three new records are added in the present short note for C. hispanus cavolinii based on the studied material.
Aspects Regarding Raptors Migration over the Black Sea
Authors: Stanciu Cătălin-Răzvan , Zaharia Răzvan , Chişamera Gabriel-Bogdan , Cobzaru Ioana , Gavril Viorel-Dumitru , Popescu-Mirceni Răzvan-Valentin , Murariu Dumitru 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
We investigated diurnal raptors movements in the Black Sea basin. Bird migration over the western Black Sea has not been studied properly, scarce data being available mainly by Drost’s paper (1930) thus referring only to the birds from Snakes Island, and few new data collected during more recent research expeditions. The study of migration over large water bodies is a very complex task, due to the difficulty of reaching these areas; observations in this paper were made from research vessels and offshore oil rigs. Our data together with previously published information provides a new insight into bird migration routes over the Black Sea. Species observed across the Black Sea basin followed routes that are part of Via Pontica Corridor and Trans-Caucasian Corridor. The aim of this paper is to have a clearer image of the migration phenomenon in this area, such data are important for management and conservation of migratory birds.
A New Species of the Genus Anamixis (Amphipoda: Leucothoidae) from the Gulf of California, Mexico
Authors: Ortiz Manuel , Capetillo Norberto , Winfield Ignacio 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
A new species of the genus Anamixis Stebbing, 1897 is herein described. The material was obtained from a collector of puerulus larvae of spiny lobsters, anchored at Punta Coyote, Gulf of California, Mexico. The new species differs from the others, by the head with eyes devoid of ommatidia; keel subquadrate; maxilliped inner plates almost fused; accessory flagellum of one tiny article; coxa 1 vestigial a bifid anteroventrally and distal part of propodus of pereopods 3–7 bearing an unusual small fissure. The new species is the 24th known species, the third record in the genus from North American Pacific, as well as the first record of the genus for Mexican Pacific.
Catalogue of Cassidinae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from the New Leaf Beetles Collection from “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest) (Part II)
Authors: Maican Sanda , Serafim Rodica 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The paper reports data on the species of Cassidinae preserved in the new Chrysomelidae Collection of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest). A total of 852 specimens, representing four genera and 31 species are listed. Out of them, 11 species are recently entered in this collection. New distributional data for some rare species of Cassida in Romanian fauna are given.
Contributions to the Knowledge on the Amphibians and Reptiles of Ialomița County (South-Eastern Romania)
Authors: Iftime Alexandru , Iftime Oana 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The results of faunistical and ecological surveys of the amphibians i n Ialomița County (Romania) are presented here; 12 amphibian species were identified, two amphibian hybrids and five reptile species, with new records for many of those.
On the Rove Beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) from Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve in the Coleoptera Collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History
Authors: Stan Melania 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
74 species of rove beetles were identified in the collections of the “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, collected from the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, between 1962–1966, in 1991, 1995 and 2012–2017. The material was collected mainly using light traps. Aleochara tenuicornis Kraatz, Carpelimus anthracinus (Mulsant & Rey), Bledius frisius Lohse, Ochthephilum collare (Reitter) and Achenium propontiacum Bordoni are mentioned for the first time from this area.
Comparative Analysis of Rules in Five Leading Standards for Smoke Detectors Siting in the Presence of a Ceiling Irregularity
Authors: Blagojević Milan , Jevtić Radoje , Ristić Dejan 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Subdividing elements and different structures on the ceiling like beams or similar, significantly affect the location of the smoke detector, because they change the flow of combustion products. From point of view of fire detection system, designers it is very interesting how to arrange and distribute smoke detectors in applications when beams are formed structure like a “honeycomb” The European norm 54-14 is mandatory, but in practice, a main question appears: “Do we have the explanations detailed enough for all of the situations that could occur related to length, width and depth of honeycomb cells”? The main goal of this paper is to show the differences between the rules and the instructions in five standards: EN 54-14, VDE 0833-2, BS 5839-1, NPB 88, NFPA 72, and to find the best solution for various situations in practice.
Development of a Water Spout for the Active Extinguishing of the Focus of an Intense Flame
Authors: Lichorobiec Stanislav , Pupíková Jana 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The topic of the article is devoted to the experimental development of directional charges, which have a front part filled with water and are thus capable of forming a high velocity water jet, which has intense cooling effects and is accompanied by a shock wave created by the explosion of the charge. The water jet can then be used to extinguish the flame from an intense fire epicenter caused, for example, by a gas pipe failure, a tank with flammable liquid or an oil well. The text is accompanied with the visual design of the water spout prototype, including the experimental test of extinguishing the focus of an intense flame caused by various sources.
Assessment of the Moisture Effect on Gaseous Products of Self-Heating of Wood Chips
Authors: Věžníková Hana , Perďochová Michaela , Uhrová Martina 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Biofuels are stored in large quantities and may be susceptible to self-ignition. The possible methods of indication of temperature increase include the analysis of the gaseous products of heating where concentrations of certain gases may increase with increasing temperature. Gas release is also affected by the moisture of the material given that the moisture level changes surface accessibility for oxygen on the one side and serves as a catalyst of the oxidation reactions on the other. The present project analysed the effect of temperature and moisture on gaseous products of heating of wood chips, one of frequently used biofuels, with the aim to determine a suitable gaseous indicator of beginning self-ignition.
Evaluation and Measurement of Hand-Transmitted Vibrations
Authors: Marková Iveta , Suchoň Marek 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The goal of this work is the effect of vibrations on selected professionals through questionnaire survey and implementation of experimental vibration measurements on a hand of employee. The observation of vibration effects was chosen in a company, where products are being shaped with pneumatic instruments and there is a risk of an exposure of vibrations on the employees. In experimental part are described and evaluated questionnaire surveys conducted on selected risk factors. The reason is the realization of work with vibrating tools for a longer time, where some parts do wear-out and therefore there is a higher exposure to oscillation.
Effect of the year and storage on ascorbic acid content and total polyphenol content in three apple varieties
Authors: Lachman J. , Orsák M. , Pivec V. , Kučera J. 
Published: February 2018

Ascorbic acid (AA) and total polyphenol content (TP) are important plant antioxidants with many healthy effects, such as ”scavengers of free radicals”, they inhibit oxidation of low-density lipoproteins, lower cholesterol levels, decrease fragility of blood vessels and increase their permeability, decrease heart coronary risk, etc. One of important sources of these compounds in human nutrition are apples. In two years (1997 and 1998) was investigated ascorbic acid content (AA) and total polyphenol content (TP) in three apple varieties (Idared, Gloster and Ontario) cultivated under equal conditions on the experimental plot of Czech University of Agriculture in Prague-Suchdol. AA content was determined by titration method with 2,6-dichlorphenolindophenol and TP content spectrophotometrically with Folin-Ciocalteau’s reagent. In two years’ trials AA and TP contents were estimated immediately after harvest in September and then monthly during storage for six months at +5°C. Statistically high significant differences were determined both in AA and TP contents during storage period – there was observed meaningful AA and TP decrease. The highest antioxidant content showed in both years early variety Ontario (in average 12.05 mg/kg AA, 2011.5 mg/kg TP), the lowest semi-early variety Gloster (in average 5.45 mg/kg AA, 1738.0 mg/kg TP). In this context the variety Ontario is the most favourable. The highest decrease of AA content was in variety Ontario (–30.05 %rel), the lowest in variety Gloster (–22.93 %rel ); in TP contents were differences negligible (–27.14 and –27.82 %rel). In spite of this decrease were in Ontario variety both values after six months storage the most favourable (8.45 mg/kg AA, 1466.5 mg/kg TP). Results were statistically evaluated with F-test and t-test. There could be seen differences among varieties and years of cultivation, but these differences were under the level of statistical significance showing only apparent tendencies. While varietal differences in decreasing of AA content during storage were greater (in interval from –22.93 %rel in Gloster variety to –30.05 %rel in Ontario variety), decreasing of TP contents during storage was nearly the same (about –27 %rel of original content
Benzoic acid in some milk products from the market in the Czech Republic
Authors: Hejtmánková A. , Dolejšková J. , Horák V. , Dragounová H. , Louda F. 
Published: February 2018

Benzoic acid is a natural component of fermented milk products. The level of benzoic acid depends on the level of hippuric acid in used milk and on the process of dairy product manufacture, especially on the technologically used microorganisms. A hygienic limit 30 mg/kg of benzoic acid in milk products was laid down in the Czech Republic in 1997. In our study we determined the levels of benzoic acid in model yoghurts and in some milk products from Czech market. The benzoic acid content was determined by HPLC, by the use of our modification of the provisional IDF standard 139(1987). All samples of model yoghurts and all samples of milk products from the market showed levels of benzoic acid below the newly set hygienic limit. Highest level of benzoic acid was determined in the sample of white cheese (22.85 mg/kg), all other products based on white cheese showed average levels. Cottage cheese products (sample P), which belongs to the family of milk products for children, showed a very low level of benzoic acid, which is considered as a very positive result.
Verification of prediction of growth of Listeria monocytogenes micro-organism in chicken meat
Authors: Landfeld A. , Karpíšková R Houška M. , Kýhos K. , Novotná P. 
Published: February 2018

Raw chicken meat was comminuted and homogenised. There were measured water activity and pH (aw = 1 for temperature 25°C, pH = 5.8 for temperature 8°C). Input raw material was investigated for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes (negative) and the raw meat was inoculated by Listeria monocytogenes CCM 4699. Number of Listeria monocytogenes, total plate count and number of coliforms were determined in the range 0–7 days by bacteriological survey for the storage temperatures 4.9, 7 and 8.3°C. The increase of Listeria monocytogenes counts has been registered for temperature 4.9°C about log 1.5 CFU/g after 6 days, for temperatures 7 and 8.3°C about 2 log CFU/g (regarding to the starting counts). The prediction for listeria growth with the aid of Food MicroModel was also made. The best agreement between the experimentally analysed number of bacteria and prediction was received for the lowest incubation temperature 4.9°C.
LEMMATIZING TEXTBOOK CORPUS FOR LEARNER DICTIONARY OF BASIC VOCABULARY
Authors: Astika Gusti 
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this study is to lemmatize the vocabulary used in textbooks with the purpose to provide information for dictionary entries that are relevant to the learners. Although dictionaries for learners are commercially and electronically available, they may not be relevant to the learners’ needs for vocabulary learning in class, or may not have been designed for specific pedagogical purposes. To bridge this gap, the vocabulary used in some textbook series were analyzed using the vocabulary profiler available in Lextutor.com to identify the lemmas of different frequency levels. The analysis shows that the total number of lemmas in the textbooks were approximately about 58% of the total number of the most frequently used lemmas in the New General Service List (Browne, Culligan, & Phillips, 2013). Further exploration of the lexicogrammatical environment in the textbook corpus discovered lexical items that behave differently with regard to functions and meanings. These findings should provide lexicographers or teachers with useful information about word entries for a relevant learner dictionary to be used in the classroom.
How English Language Learning Textbooks Develop Learners' Communication Skills, Creative Language Production, Critical Thinking and Collaborative Learning
Authors: Naji Ahmed Dr. Muayyad 
Published: February 2018

The aim of this research is to explain how English language learning textbook can develop the language learners' communication skills, creative language production, critical thinking and collaborative learning. Each skill is first explained in terms of definition and the targeted educational output sought. Then, the approaches to syllabus design that focus on developing these four skills are reviewed. Within each section of this research, the researcher sheds light on the teaching techniques involved. The researcher hopes to provide answers to the following questions:
- What is the theoretical / psychological foundation of each skill?
- What are the targeted educational outputs behind developing each skill?
- How can these four skills be integrated in English textbooks?
- What are the best classroom drills and teaching techniques required?
- How can the assessment procedures help measure the learners' progress in these skills?
The findings of this research may be useful to those who are in charge of editing English textbooks and to the teachers of English as well.
Employee Career: Effect of Administrative Competence, Social Capital and Performance
Authors: Wardhani Nia Kusuma , . Wibowo , . Hamidah 
Published: February 2018

As organization grows and develops in dynamic globalization, employee is a valuable asset for organization and the need for qualified human resources is increases. The purpose of this research is aims to examine the influence of Administrative Competence, Social Capital and Performance to Employee Career of Mercu Buana University, using path analysis method in quantitative approach. Sample of this research was 185 employees of Mercu Buana University. Result of this research indicates that there is direct effect of competence to employee career which values 0,259, there is direct effect of performance to employee career which values 0,218, there is direct effect of social capital to employee career which values 0,213, there is direct effect of competence to performance which values 0,342, there is direct effect of social capital to performance which values 0,300. Thus it can be explained that the most direct influence to Employee Career and Performance is Competence.
Curcumin: The miraculous golden ingredient of Indian saffron
Authors: Kalkan Indrani 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Background: Indian Saffron (Curcuma longa) also called turmeric; has been consumed for centuries by people as a dietary component and used in the traditional medicine as a household remedy for various diseases in India, China and South East Asia. Curcumin (diferuloyl methane), the main yellow bioactive pigment in turmeric has been shown to have a broad spectrum of biological activities. Purpose of study: The present review was performed to evaluate the molecular mechanism of action and role of Curcumin in health and disease. Sources of evidence: The literature search was conducted using Sciencedirect, Medline, Scopus data bases, 26 studies were included in this review. Main arguement: Animal studies with curcumin exhibited its digestive and anti- ulcer role through its excess production of mucin, bile, and digestive enzymes. Curcumin is effective in preventing cognitive impairment in Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease and other oxidative stress related pathologies due to its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory roles. It has been suggested that the ability of curcumin to quench free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) results in its protective role towards neuronal tissues against toxic chemicals as Manganese. Anticancer effect is mainly mediated through apoptosis of cancer cell lines. Clinically curcumin is used to reduce post-operative inflammation. Conclusions: Safety evaluation studies indicate that both turmeric and curcumin are well tolerated at a high dose without any toxic effects and therefore, have the potential for the development of modern medicine in the treatment of various diseases.
Key words: Curcumin, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory.
Human Thermal Comfort Situation in the Goller (Lakes) District of Turkey
Authors: Guclu Yuksel 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
In this study, the determination of the human thermal comfort situation in the Goller District (in the Mediterranean Region) of Turkey has been aimed. In the direction of the aim, the air temperature and relative humidity data of total 11 meteorology stations have been examined according to The Thermo-hygrometric Index (THI) and the New Summer Simmer Index (SSI). According to this, it has been determined that the thermal comfort conditions are not appropriate in the period of October-May on average monthly. The months of June and September are the most appropriate to almost all kinds of tourism and recreation activities in the outdoor in terms of thermal comfort. When THI and SSI indices’ values are evaluated together, the periods between 5th – 25th June and 29th August-16th September are the most appropriate periods in the study area on average in terms of the thermal comfort for the tourism and recreation activities in the outdoor.
Keywords: Thermal comfort, human health, The Thermo-Hygrometric Index, The Summer Simmer Index, Goller District, Turkey.