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RICHARD HOOKER’S WORRIES ABOUT THE MIND: THE PATH TO CERTAINTY
Authors: Almasy Rudolph P. 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
Focusing on two of Richard Hooker’s sermons, “Certaintie and Perpetuitie of Faith in the Elect” and “Learned Sermon of the Nature of Pride”, this essay explores Hooker’s worries about how the mind reacts to matters of religious doubt, curiosity, arrogance, and mental confusions. These worries of what enters the mind influence the search for what Hooker calls the certainty of adherence (faith) and the certainty of evidence (knowledge). Such worries, prompted by what Hooker sees as the mind’s frag- ileness in the face of religious experience and religious truth, lead Hooker in the sermons, as well as in his Ecclesiasticall Lawes, to a certain religious and rhetorical position which emphasizes the notion of approaching faith and knowledge in terms of simplicity or singleness. This approach, Hooker counsels, should lead the potentially confused mind, regardless of the certainty it seeks and of the influence of the Holy Spirit, toward the notion of surrender-to God or to the rhetor.
Dietary Sodium Intake and the Main Sources of Salt in the Diet of Young Adults in Latvia
Authors: Leite Gunta , Kunkulberga Daiga 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Scientific studies have regularly confirmed that nowadays the salt consumption through food is too much, and its consumption has to be reduced. The aim of the study was to ascertain the amount of salt consumed per day by 18–35 year-old Latvians as well as to identify the main sources of salt in their diets. The following research methods were used in the study: questionnaire based on an example recommended by the World Health Organisation, sociological research method, bread baking tests, and logically constructive, and statistical research methods. The results of this research showed that the average intake of salt in the diet of 18–35 year-old Latvians was 7.1 g per day. Of all the respondents, 63% consumed more than the recommended 5 g of salt per day, and none of them consumed less than necessary to meet their physiological needs. The results showed that women consumed less salt than men — approximately 6 g per day, while men consumed 8.2 g of salt per day. The main sources of salt in the diet of 18–35 year old Latvians were cereals and cereal products, as well as meat and meat products. Among cereal products, the key source of salt was represented by bread and pastry.
Influence of Heat Treatment Methods on Bioactive Compound Concentrations in Pumpkin – Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) Sauces
Authors: Ozola Liene , Kampuse Solvita 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the suitability of heat treatment methods on concentrations of bioactive compounds in pumpkin–guelder rose sauce. Berry hybrids 2--30--K, 2--45--K and variety ‘Krasnaya Grozdj’ were selected for further research. The juice of these fruits was used to create pumpkin–guelder rose sauce samples (experimental samples) where the pumpkin puree and guelder rose fruit juice ratio was 74.5 : 13.1. To all samples heat treatment under atmospheric conditions (traditional cooking) and vacuum cooking at 0.6 bar pressure at 85 °C and 0.2 bar pressure at 75 °C temperature was performed. These samples were compared with uncooked experimental samples. Sauce chemical evaluation showed better retention of vitamin C concentrations (per dry weight) for guelder rose variety ‘Krasnaya Grozdj’ sauces cooked at 0.2 bar pressure, compared to fresh samples. Samples that were prepared with vacuum cooking methods on average showed higher total phenol concentration, antiradical activity and total anthocyanins concentration than in control samples cooked under atmospheric conditions. These observations were consistent with reports in the literature on better preservation of bioactive compounds in plant-based products that are cooked under vacuum heat treatment at lower temperatures.
Correlations Between the Values of Maternal Glycemia from the Last Trimester of Pregnancy and Fetal Birth Weight
Authors: Vereş Monica , Babeş Aurel , Lacziko Szidonia 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and aims: Gestational diabetes represents a form of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that is not clearly overt diabetes. In the last trimester of gestation the growth of fetoplacental unit takes place, thus maternal hyperglycemia will determine an increased transplacental passage, hyperinsulinemia and fetal macrosomia. The aim of our study was that o analyzing the effect of maternal glycemia from the last trimester of pregnancy over fetal weight. Material and method: We run an observational study on a group of 46 pregnant women taken into evidence from the first trimester of pregnancy, separated in two groups according to blood glucose determined in the third trimester (before birth): group I normoglycemic and group II with hyperglycemia (>92mg/dl). Results: The mean value of third trimester glycemia for the entire group was of 87.13±22.03. The mean value of the glycemia determined in the third trimester of pregnancy was higher in the second group (109.17 mg/dl) in comparison to the first group (74.,21 mg/dl). The ROC curve for third trimester glycemia as fetal macrosomia appreciation test has an AUC of 0.517. Conclusions: Glycemia determined in the last trimester of pregnancy cannot be used alone as the predictive factor for fetal macrosomia.
Are There Any Substantial Differences in the Anthropometric and Metabolic Profile Between Patients with Impaired Fasting Glycemia and Impaired Glucose Tolerance ?
Authors: Mihai Bogdan Mircea , Ungureanu Didona Anca , Petriş Antoniu Octavian , Lăcătuşu Cristina Mihaela 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and Aims: Prediabetes, a category of incipient hyperglycemia that includes impaired fasting glycemia (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), has an increasing incidence in the modern world. We searched for differences in anthropometric and metabolic characteristics between subjects with isolated IFG and IFG+IGT. Material and Methods: In our cross-sectional study, 154 subjects with IFG and IFG+IGT, without any other major pathologies, were analyzed. Anthropometric data, lipid profile, uric acid, insulin resistance indexes, adiponectin, leptin and leptin-to-adiponectin ratio were compared. Results: Only 122 subjects (64 with isolated IFG and 58 with IFG+IGT), without any other identifiable major disease, were included in the final analysis. Most characteristics of the two groups were similar, only minor differences in anthropometric data, biochemical profile and insulin resistance indexes being noted. Insulin resistance indexes were stronger associated with adiponectin in the group with isolated IFG and with leptin and leptin-to-adiponectin ratio in the IFG+IGT group. Conclusions: Our data suggest a similar anthropometric and metabolic profile in subjects with isolated IFG and with IFG+IGT. In isolated IFG, insulin resistance seems to correlate better with adiponectin, while in IFG+IGT it seems to associate mostly with leptin and derived parameters
The Role of Distubances of Phosphate Metabolism in Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Stoian Marilena , Stoica Victor , Radulian Gabriela 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and Aims: Metabolic syndrome represents a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors and reached epidemic proportions. It was hypothesized that disturbances in phosphate metabolism may represent a feature of the metabolic syndrome. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between phosphate levels and the presence of metabolic syndrome components, as well as the putative mechanism for reduced phosphate level in metabolic syndrome. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 155 subjects: 64 with metabolic syndrome and 91 controls. Biochemical parameters of the metabolic syndrome study population were compared with the healthy population. Results: Patients with metabolic syndrome showed significantly lower phosphate (46%) and magnesium levels compared with controls (22.7%) (p<0.001). Women showed significantly greater serum phosphate levels than men (3.32 mg/dl versus 3.18 mg/dl) (p<0.03). Serum magnesium levels did no differ significantly between men and women. Fractional phosphate excretion rates in patients with metabolic syndrome were similar with controls (10.1±10.2% vs 13.1±9.9%), as well as fractional magnesium excretion (3.1±1.6% vs 2.8±1.3%). Conclusions: Patients with metabolic syndrome show significantly lower phosphate and magnesium concentrations compared to controls. This reduction is likely to be attributed to internal redistribution of phosphate and is more pronounced as the number of components of metabolic syndrome increases
Wrist Circumference: An Independent Predictor of Both Insulin Resistance and Chronic Kidney Disease in an Elderly Population
Authors: Mitrea Adina , Soare Andreea , Popa Simona Georgiana , Tudor Mirela Nicoleta , Mota Maria , Pozzilli Paolo 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and aim: It was recently reported that wrist circumference is associated with insulin resistance (IR) both in children and adults. We aimed to evaluate whether wrist circumference is a useful anthropometrical parameter for the evaluation of IR in an elderly population. Material and method: We performed a study on 40 subjects, 20 with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 20 control subjects. IR was evaluated using the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). We measured the following anthropometrical parameters: weight, height, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference, wrist circumference, waist to hip ratio (WHR), waist to height ratio (WHtR), body mass index (BMI) and body adiposity index (BAI). Results: We found statistically significant differences between the subjects with T2D and the control group for all the analyzed parameters. Statistically significant correlations between all the anthropometrical parameters and HOMA-IR were observed. However, only WC was an independent predictor of IR. Wrist circumference was the only parameter negatively correlated with the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Furthermore, this measurement was an independent predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the studied subjects. Conclusion: Wrist circumference can be used in the general practice as a surrogate marker of IR in the elderly, being both easily determined and a cost-free method
Lantus solostar in real life medical practice
Authors: Florenţiu Ariel , Dima Ioana 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and aims: The epidemic of diabetes mellitus has made the effective treatment of hyperglycemia a top priority. Maintaining near-normal glycemic levels has been demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on diabetes-specific complications. Insulin can decrease any level of elevated glycated hemoglobin. Insulin glargine (Lantus®) is a long-acting insulin analog with a favorable 24-h time-action profile, once daily administration and low risk of hypoglycemia used in type 1 and 2 diabetes. In Romania, real-life data about glycaemic control is lacking. Material and methods: We present results from a retrospective, open-label, non-randomised, registry trial in 2946 Romanian diabetes patients. The objective of the study was to assess the proportion of patients with appropriate glycaemic control after 3 to 6 months of glargine treatment. Results and conclusions: A little over one third of the patients had reached target glycated hemoglobin after 3-6 months of glargine treatment in both types of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes patients the glargine dose used was not high (0.33 UI/kg). Inadequate insulin titration is a possible cause for not reaching glycemic targets.
Preoperative status of diabetic and non-diabetic chronic dialyzed patients – therapy implications
Authors: Bogeanu Carmen , David Cristiana , Peride Ileana , Checheriţă Ionel Alexandru , Ciocâlteu Alexandru 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Background and Aims: The evaluation of preoperative status of diabetic chronic dialyzed patients consists in determining the preoperative risk factors and choosing the optimal surgery time to reduce further complications. Material and method: we conducted a retrospective study that included 156 chronic dialyzed subjects (diabetic and non-diabetic patients) undergoing surgical interventions, between 2010 and 2013. The incidence of preoperative parameters considered as risk factors (e.g.: cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or pulmonary diseases, anemia, nutritional and inflammatory status) was compared between the 2 groups of patients. Results: the diabetic group compared to the non-diabetic one presented a statistically significant higher value of the following variables: obesity (29.8% vs. 8%, p<0.05), ischemic cardiovascular disease (100% vs. 85.8%, p<0.05), congestive heart failure (100% vs. 79.7%, p<0.05), peripheral vascular disease (42.1% vs. 7%, p<0.05), stroke sequelae (12.28% vs. 3.03%) and elevated Creactive protein levels (4.01±5.4 vs. 6.34±10.28, p<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups regarding: age, smoking status, hypertension, mean hemoglobin, serum albumin, and chronic lung diseases prevalence (p>0.05). Conclusions: considering the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients, the preoperative evaluation of dialyzed diabetic individuals should be performed thoroughly, emphasizing the diagnosis and staging of cardiovascular diseases, chronic lung diseases and nutritional status.
Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 - a case report
Authors: Bănică Diana , Frăţilă Ramona , Sima Alexandra , Vlad Adrian , Timar Romulus 
Published: May 2018

Abstract Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are characterized by the association of two or more autoimmune diseases. They are classified into two major subtypes, each having its own characteristics. The autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 is defined by the presence of at least two of the following diseases: Addison’s disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus and thyroid autoimmune disease. Other autoimmune diseases belonging to the autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 are: primary hypogonadism, myasthenia gravis, celiac disease, pernicious anemia, alopecia, vitiligo. We are going to present the case of a patient, aged 40, with diabetes mellitus (probably latent autoimmune diabetes of the adult), chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and celiac disease.
Lifelong Learners Influencing Organizational Change
Authors: Caves Lonzo 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Organizational change occurs in every organization that deals with growth and transition. Organizational leaders develop a commitment to lifelong learning throughout their careers. As the organizational leader grows, the organization in which they lead grows as well. Organizational leaders are characterized by how they develop their strategic plan that will influence change. Discipline is essential to the development of a leader influencing organizational change. Organizational leaders create psychological contracts with employees to build trust, confidence, and business relationships. Psychological contracts motivate employees intrinsically, and in ways that go beyond the confines of the physical contract signed between employees and management. Organizational leaders honor psychological contracts to take advantage of the talented employees that can benefit the organization. Psychological contracts assist leaders guiding their organization through changes by creating intrinsic motivators to develop an understanding of expectations. Changes that need to occur should be well communicated and implemented at a time that offers the organization and advantage rather than a setback. Leadership differs from management by requiring an alternative approach when dealing with employees and how to direct change at the individual, group, or larger system level. Organizational leaders create an environment for change that must be nurtured for the employees to commit to following the leader. Organizational change develops throughout the life cycle of an organization and is dependent on the organizational leader’s willingness to continue to learn.
On Legal Interpretation of Basic Consumer Rights
Authors: Mróz Teresa 
Published: May 2018

Abstract.
The liability of an entrepreneur towards a consumer is the specific kind of contractual responsibility. The typical feature of this regime is weakness of two principles that are basic for market economy: freedom of contracts and pacta sunt servanda principle. This liability is regulated by specific acts of law. Its object is to intensify the legal protection of the consumer.
Nowadays in the Polish law, the form of legal provisions concerning pro- tection of the consumer, is influenced by European Union law, especially con- sumerist directives. The Act on specific terms and conditions of consumer sale, on 27th July 2002, has huge practical significance. The basic premise of this lia- bility is the fact of ’nonconformity of goods with the contract’. Therefore there is no need to prove any damage and other premises inseparably connected with damage liability. Moreover, it must be noticed that normally specific acts of law concerning protection of the consumer, do not entirely realize the compensatory function which is typical of general principles of contractual responsibility.
Limits of the Prohibition of Using Personal Data of Social Assistance Beneficiaries
Authors: Miruć Alina 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The objective of this paper is to present the limits of using personal data of the social assistance beneficiaries. Therefore, it will analyse issues concerning such terms as personal data, the essence of its protection, the essence of the limit in personal data use, acceptability and rules of personal data pro- cessing on the grounds of both general and specific legal solutions included in the Act on Social Assistance.
It is important to emphasise that the limits of using personal data of the persons benefitting from social security are determined by means of legal solutions referring to personal data protection. The basic regulation in this question is APDP of 29 August 1997, and specific solutions may be found foremost in Article 100 ASA of 12 March 2004, which implies that in the proceedings on social assistance benefits it is important to pursue primarily the good of social assistance beneficiaries, as well as protection of their personal rights. In particular, the names of social assistance beneficiaries and the type and range of the benefit granted must not be published. On the other hand, to a degree necessary for granting and allotting social assistance benefits, it is allowed to process personal data of applicants for and users of these benefits referring to: ethnic origins, state of health, bad habits, convictions, statements of penalties, as well as other statements issued in judicial or administrative proceedings. The existence of exceptions which allow making beneficiaries’ personal data avail- able is justified. Every acceptance of revealing social assistance beneficiaries’ personal data is subject to many provisions of universally binding law, due to which beneficiaries may protect their rights and good name.
Inverse Problem for an Ultraparabolic Equation
Authors: Protsakh Nataliya 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
This article is devoted to the solvability of the inverse problem for linear ultraparabolic equation. The problem contains the unknown function in the boundary condition. The existence and the uniqueness of the solution for the mixed problem for linear ultraparabolic equation with the non homogeneous boundary conditions on the space variables are also obtained.
The Existence of Multiple Solutions for Boundary Value Problem with One Dimensional p-Laplacian
Authors: Rudolf Boris 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The boundary value problem for a differential equation with one dimensional p-Laplacian is studied. The technique of lower and upper solutions is used. The existence of a solution for well ordered and unordered case as well as the existence of multiple solutions are proved. The growth condition is assumed only on a part of the nonlinearity.
On Some Difference Equations of First Order
Authors: Vasilyev Vladimir B. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
One considers two boundary value problems for the Laplacian and biharmonic operator in a plane sector with boundary conditions of the Dirichlet and the Neumann type on the angle sides. The system of difference equations of first order to which this problem is reduced, is explicitly written out. Certain cases of solvability for such difference equations of first order are described; it will be useful for studying similar equations.
New trends in social housing allocation – case study (City of Poznań, Poland)
Authors: Suszyńska Katarzyna , Rataj Zuzanna 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
In recent years, the allocation of social housing has undergone a radical change. Local governments as well as housing organisations providing social housing are revising the procedures applied in the field by modifying methods for ranking applications. European experience shows that the general tendency is to replace the traditional allocation mechanism based solely on the criteria of income and needs with the one incorporating (though to a limited extent) the preferences of potential tenants. An example of innovative practice is announcing unoccupied social flats in the press and on the Internet which gives prospective tenants the opportunity to rethink the match between the housing conditions offered and the household’s needs. The aim of the paper is to explore various models of housing allocation used by local governments in EU countries and identify new trends within the field. A special focus is on the local regulations applied in the City of Poznań. Some information applied in the process of preparation of the paper has been obtained while conducting the research project “Social housing and its role in satisfying the housing needs of indigent households in Poland” financed by the National Science Centre (2014/13/N/HS4/02100).
Urban design for mobilities – towards material pragmatism
Authors: Jensen Ole B. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The aim of this paper is twofold: firstly, to present a critique of mainstream transport thinking based on the so-called ‘mobilities turn’, and secondly to connect this to a design perspective. The aim is thus to establish this reflection based upon a theoretically informed discussion. In this paper, we shall explore the potential for a better understanding of contemporary urban challenges through the cross-disciplinary approach of ‘mobilities design’. The paper investigates how this notion is based on an understanding of materialities and social action that is framed under the heading of ‘material pragmatism’. The paper critically discusses transport versus mobilities and uses the combination of urban design and mobilities not just to argue for a pragmatic approach to urban transformation, but also to illustrate how such a different frame of understanding is better suitable for the ‘kind of a problem a city is’ to paraphrase the well-known urban scholar Jane Jacobs.
Preliminary results of sulphur isotope studies on sulfides from selected ore deposits and occurrences in the Karkonosze–Izera Massif (the Sudety Mts., Poland)
Authors: Mayer Wojciech , Jędrysek Mariusz Orion , Górka Maciej , Drzewicki Wojciech , Mochnacka Ksenia , Pieczka Adam 
Published: May 2018

AbstractPreliminary sulphur isotope data are presented for selected ore deposits and occurrences in the Karkonosze-Izera Massif, namely, polymetallic mineralization sites at Budniki, Ciechanowice, Izerskie Garby and Sowia Dolina, and the pyrite deposit at Wieściszowice. The data reveal two populations of δ34S values: from 2.74 to 3.95‰ (pyrrhotites and pyrites in Sowia Dolina, and some pyrites in Wieściszowice) and from 0.79 to 1.8‰ (pyrites in Budniki, Ciechanowice and Izerskie Garby, and some pyrites from Wieściszowice). All of the data are indicative of endogenic sulphur typical of hydrothermal mineralization despite the genetic differences between the sites.