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Large mammal richness in Llanganates National Park, Ecuador
Authors: Palacios Jaime , Naveda-Rodríguez Adrián , Zapata-Ríos Galo 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Llanganates National Park (LNP) was created in the Andes of Ecuador with the goal of protecting the biodiverse biota of the Napo and Pastaza river watersheds. Data on richness and abundance of the mammal community in this park are scarce. From February to August 2016 we installed 58 camera-trap stations along an altitudinal gradient ranging from 2000 to 4000 m. With a sampling effort of 2320 trap-nights, we recorded 2034 pictures of 13 species of large native mammals, 10 of which are included in Ecuador’s Red List of Endangered Mammal Species. Relative abundance ranged from 0.17 to 3.58 photos/100 trap-nights. Our results are similar to those of other protected areas in the Ecuadorian Andes. During field work, we found evidence of uncontrolled and threating activities for conservation. There is an urgent need to strengthen patrol and law enforcement in the park to reduce human impacts on wildlife and habitat.
Capitalists, Spies and Aliens: Conspiracy Theories in Bulgaria
Authors: Hristov Todor 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The paper claims that conspiracy theories in Bulgaria are organized as a milieu rather than as a genre, and that, depending on their intensity, conspiracy theories can perform heterogeneous functions, which range from justification of political claims and popular mobilization to entertainment. Building on that conceptual framework, the paper illustrates the most prominent functional types of Bulgarian conspiracy theories. The higher-intensity theories are exemplified by the narratives of corruption and of the afterlife of the former communist secret services. The lower-intensity theories are illustrated by the fortunately short-lived question if the president of the United States has been abducted by aliens. The impact of the Bulgarian conspiratorial milieu on global theories is represented by the example of the Bulgarian modifications of the traveling narrative of the conspiracy of Jewish bankers. The emancipatory potential of the conspiracy theories is demonstrated by the example of the 2011 anti-GMO protests, motivated by narratives of conspiracy between the government and transnational corporations, which derived their energy from the associated milieu of ecological concerns.
(Peri)Textuality and a Skyscraper of Footnotes: Alphonse Daudet’s La Doulou as Translated by Julian Barnes
Authors: Hăisan Daniela 
Published: November 2017

AbstractDrawing loosely on text linguistics, Gérard Genette’s classic works on paratextuality, as well as a number of fairly recent concerns in Translation Studies (e.g.paratranslation, translator’s habitus, translator’s visibility), the present article deals with a collection of notes by Alphonse Daudet published posthumously (1930) asLa Doulou, and particularly with its best-known English version,In the Land of Pain, signed by Julian Barnes (2002). The translator counterbalances the inherent deficiencies of Daudet’s fragmentary text by making the most of paratextual patronage (he writes an introduction, two afterwords and 64 footnotes in order to turn Daudet’s notes into a proper book).
Auricular Confession: the Celtic Gift to the Church
Authors: Tyler Peter 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
This article traces the evolution of auricular confession from its origins in the spiritual diakresis in the early desert tradition and argues that through the Celtic churches of Northern Europe the practice is introduced into the Western Church culminating in the decrees of the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215. By developing the desert tradition of diakresis it will be argued that the Celtic system triumphed because of its stronger psychological verisimilitude compared to the Southern Mediterranean traditions of public one-off penance.
R&D and LCA Across the Supply Chain: Choice of Unsaturated Polyester Resins for CC-GRP Pipe Systems
Authors: Vladimirov Victor , Pazdro Marcin , Simoner Thomas , Bica Ioan 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
In today’s economy increased attention is given towards re-using of available resources and using of resources which are re-generable, to evaluate and reduce the impact on the environment. For the polymer industry, the development of alternative and renewable raw materials represents an essential task. The study evaluates the different choices of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) for production of centrifugally-cast glass reinforced pipe (cc-GRP) systems. The environmental impacts of three types of resin were evaluated and compared. The resins are: UPR standard, UPR containing recycled PET material (rPET-UPR) and UPR containing bio-sourced material (BIO-UPR). The analysis focuses on comparing the variations in environmental indicators caused by resin selection for three increasingly complex product layers (Base plate of cc-GRP shaft, cc-GRP Shaft and 1km cc-GRP Pipe-system). The study equally provides an insight onto R&D and LCA collaboration across the supply-chain. One of the main challenges in LCA today is using specific data from the suppliers instead of generic data. The paper indicates how LCA tools and established R&D processes can be employed to transfer LCA calculations across the supply-chain. BIO-UPR and rPET-UPR are alternatives which are realistic in terms of costs and which ensure the required quality for the manufactured products. rPET-UPR can be used for production of complete pipe systems, with positive environmental indicators. Mechanical proprieties of BIO-UPR restrict its usability and use of this resin presents similarities with the debate regarding use of bio-diesel.
Aspects Concerning the Impact of Climate Aridization on Forest Ecosystems (Case Study)
Authors: Maria Nedealcov , Ala Donica , Valeriu Brașoveanu , Nicolae Grigoraș , Cristina Deomidova 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Assessment activity and surveillance of the forests health, held at the global, regional and local level, has continuously developed, culminating in the current period with interdisciplinary and extensive scientific researches, that evaluate the effects of the main factors on forest ecosystems state, in particular, air pollution and climate change. Scientific researches have shown that among trees ecophysiological processes, forest life processes and meteorological parameters there are direct dependences, particularly in the case of trees supply with water during the growing period (May-July), with major influences for critical months (July and August), which have a decisive impact on growth, vitality and production of organic matter in forests. Dry years, from the beginning of the third millennium can lead to a decrease of mesophilic forests area (beech, sessile oak and penduculate oak), which will tend to retreat towards the center of the area (central Europe) in favor of thermophilic forests with pubescent oak. It was determined that a most significant negative impact of climate aridization will feel the forest ecosystems from Southern and central regions of country (conditioned by the mean air temperature (July-August), monthly rainfall (May-August), evapotranspiration and geographic latitude), and less - the Northern part of the country (Forestry Aridity Index calculated for 3 experimental stations revealed variations of this index between 7.8 - 8.3 - in the Central part of country, and 8.4 - 8.6 - for Southern part of country). At the same time the impact of climate change will determine the spatial and temporal dynamics of pests and pathogenic species. The phenomenon of climate aridization was expressed also through the impact of the Microsphaera alphitoides disease, intensity of “mildew” attack being based on the climatic conditions of the study region. Obtained data, for confirmation, were correlated with indications of bioindicators, present in the study region.
A GIS-Based Algorithm to Generate a Lidar Pit-Free Canopy Height Model
Authors: Marcu Casiana , Stătescu Florian , Iurist Nicoleta 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Lidar has provided significant benefits for forest development and engineering operations and provides a good means to collect information on forest stands.
A common analysis using LiDAR data computes the CHM as a difference between DSM and DTM, create a DTM from the ground returns and a DSM from the first returns and subtract the two rasters, but how exactly are generated the DTM and the DSM. Irregular height variations, called data pits are present in the CHM and appear when the first Lidar return is far below the canopy. The purpose of this study is an approach that computes the CHM directly from height-normalized LiDAR points.
Quality of Organic Vegetables Grown in Two Certified Sites on the Outskirts of Bucharest Municipality
Authors: Lungu Mihaela , Ștefănescu Sorin Liviu , Dumitrașcu Monica 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Soil fertility properties, irrigation water quality, mineral nutrition, and some vegetables mineral composition were studied in the frame of a project regarding yield quality monitoring in certified organic vegetable farms, in two farms placed on the outskirts of Bucharest Municipality which provide products for the town’s organic market. Chemical analysis of the soil samples collected from the two farms reflects a good fertility, close to the natural one of this region soils, with well-balanced organic matter, total nitrogen, accessible phosphorus and potassium contents. The nitrates contents concord with the plants nutrition demands and don’t present the risk to accumulate in vegetables or to leach into the groundwater. Slightly increased microelements, both total and soluble forms, occur. Soil microbiological properties are favorable for vegetable plants growth. A good biodiversity is noticed. There are differences between soil properties in open field and greenhouses, induced both by the type and degree of mechanical works and materials applied for fertilization and plant protection. Good conditions are generally created for plants mineral nutrition. Mineral nutrition status of the vegetables grown in organic conditions, assessed by the leaves mineral composition, doesn’t differ from the one of the vegetables grown in conventional conditions. The vegetables (fresh material) harvested from the two studied farms have good, even high, concentrations of mineral elements important for the yield nutritional quality. The excessive microelements quantities noticed in soil don’t transfer in the yield, so the latter quality and nutritional properties are not altered.
Mathematical modelling of chemotherapy combined with bevacizumab
Authors: Kuznetsov Maxim B. , Kolobov Andrey V. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractAntiangiogenic therapy is aimed at the blocking of angiogenesis, i.e., the process of new blood vessels formation, which should decrease oxygen and nutrients inflow to tumor and thus slow down its growth. This type of therapy is frequently administered together with chemotherapy, which kills rapidly proliferating tumor cells, as well as other dividing cells of the body, thus leading to significant adverse effects. However, action of bevacizumab inevitably influences the inflow of chemotherapeutic drug in tumor, therefore, optimal scheduling of drug administration is an important problem. Using a model based on consideration of the most crucial processes happening during tumor progression and therapy, we compare effectiveness of different schemes of combined chemotherapy with bevacizumab and propose new scheme of drug administration which may lead to enhanced antitumor effect compared to classical clinical scheme of simultaneous drug administration.
Numerical modelling of medical ultrasound: phantom-based verification
Authors: Vassilevski Yuri V. , Beklemysheva Katerina A. , Grigoriev Georgiy K. , Kulberg Nikolay S. , Petrov Igor B. , Vasyukov Aleksey V. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe paper is devoted to verification of previously proposed technique of medical ultrasound modelling [
On Vector Valued Multipliers for the Class of Strongly ℋ𝒦-Integrable Functions
Authors: Singh Surinder Pal , Bhatnagar Savita 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
We investigate the space of vector valued multipliers of strongly Henstock-Kurzweil integrable functions. We prove that if X is a commutative Banach algebra with identity e such that ‖e‖ = 1 and g : [a, b] → X is of strongly bounded variation, then the multiplication operator defined by Mg
(f) := fg
maps 𝒮ℋ𝒦 to ℋ𝒦. We also prove a partial converse, when X is a Gel’fand space.
Quasicontinuous Functions, Densely Continuous Forms and Compactness
Authors: Holá L’ubica , Holý Dušan 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Let X be a locally compact space. A subfamily ℱ of the space D*(X, ℝ) of densely continuous forms with nonempty compact values from X to ℝ equipped with the topology 𝒯UC
of uniform convergence on compact sets is compact if and only if {sup(F) : F ∈ ℱ} is compact in the space Q(X, ℝ) of quasicontinuous functions from X to ℝ equipped with the topology 𝒯UC
.
Eccentric Overload Training: A Viable Strategy to Enhance Muscle Hypertrophy?
Authors: Schoenfeld Brad Jon , Grgic Jozo 
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT
IT HAS BEEN POSTULATED THAT ECCENTRIC ACTIONS HAVE THE GREATEST EFFECT ON MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY. THE POTENTIAL HYPERTROPHIC BENEFITS TO ECCENTRIC TRAINING RAISE THE POSSIBILITY THAT MUSCULAR GROWTH COULD BE ENHANCED BY SUPPLEMENTING RESISTANCE TRAINING WITH ECCENTRIC OVERLOAD TRAINING. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE EXAMINE WHETHER THIS STRATEGY IS EFFICACIOUS FOR ENHANCING MUSCLE GROWTH.
Well-Being of Physical Education Teachers as a Precondition of Successful Professional Position: The Case of Lithuania/Dobrobit profesora tjelesnog odgoja kao preduvjet uspješnog profesionalnog položaja: slučaj Litve
Authors: Trinkuniene Laima , Emeljanovas Arunas , Tumynaite Laura , Poteliuniene Sniegina 
Published: November 2017

Abstract The article deals with the well-being of Lithuanian physical education teachers as a precondition of their successful professional position. The sample size, consisted of 324 physical education teachers (183 men and 141 women) working in secondary schools in Lithuania, representing the whole population of Lithuanian physical education teachers. Well-being, which was characterised by physical education teachers according to the experienced tension, and its various causing factors, was evaluated on a 12-point scale.It has been established that women feel stress more often because of problems in the family (p < 0.001). Older physical education teachers feel underestimated more than their younger counterparts (p < 0.01), and they suffer from various ailments (p < 0.05). Comparison of data between men and women in the group of 20 and less years of teaching experience showed that women suffer from family problems more often than men (p < 0.01), and in the group of 20 and more years of teaching experience women face financial difficulties more often than men (p < 0.05). Physical education teachers (women) feel tension due to more diverse factors than men. Besides, every third research participant suffers from tension during his/her professional activities. Key words: physical education teachers; professional position; well-being.---SažetakTema je rada dobrobit litavskih profesora tjelesnog odgoja, kao preduvjet njihova uspješnog profesionalnog položaja. Uzorak kojim je obuhvaćena cjelokupna populacija sastoji se od 324 profesora tjelesnog odgoja (183 muškarca i 141 žena), koji su zaposleni u litavskim srednjim školama. Dobrobit koju su profesori tjelesnog odgoja opisivali s obzirom na doživljenu napetost i njezine brojne uzročnike, ocjenjivana je na ljestvici od 12 stupnjeva. Utvrđeno je da žene češće doživljavaju stres zbog obiteljskih problema (p < 0,001). Stariji profesori tjelesnog odgoja češće se osjećaju nedovoljno cijenjenima nego njihovi mlađi kolege (p < 0,01), a pate i od raznih tegoba (p < 0,05). Usporedba podataka za muškarce i žene u skupini ispitanika s 20 i manje godina iskustva u nastavi pokazuje da žene češće pate zbog obiteljskih problema nego muškarci (p < 0,01), a u skupini ispitanika s 20 i više godina iskustva u nastavi žene su češće suočene s financijskim poteškoćama od muškaraca (p < 0,05). U slučaju profesorica tjelesnog odgoja napetost je uzrokovana većim brojem raznolikih faktora nego što je to slučaj kod njihovih kolega. Osim toga, svaki treći ispitanik osjeća napetost prilikom obavljanja profesionalnih aktivnosti. Ključne riječi: profesori tjelesnog odgoja; profesionalni položaj; dobrobit.
Retraction: Evaluation of carcinogenic effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF)
Authors: Mehić Bakir 
Published: November 2017

The Editor-in-chief of the Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences has decided to retract the article from Bayazit V et al. [1] entitled as: “Evaluation of carcinogenic effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF)” published in Bosn J Basic Med Sci. 2010 Aug;10(3):245-50.After the editorial office was alerted of possible plagiarism in the article, it conducted thorough investigation and concluded that the article apparently represents plagiarized material from two World Health Organization reports, one European Commission report and other sources. Since this is considered scientific plagiarism and scientific misconduct, Editor-in-chief has decided to withdraw the article. The authors have agreed with the editorial office decision.
A prospective non-comparative study to assess the effectiveness and safety of combination laxative therapy containing milk of magnesia, liquid paraffin and sodium picosulphate (Cremaffin-Plus®) in the management of constipation in patients with anal fissure/hemorrhoids/obstructive defecation syndrome
Authors: Patankar Roy , Mishra Ajeet 
Published: November 2017

Background: Assess the effectiveness and safety of combination laxative therapy containing milk of magnesia, liquid paraffin and sodium picosulphate (Cremaffin-Plus®) in management of constipation, in patients with anal fissure/haemorrhoids/obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS).Methods: Patients visiting study site with complaints of constipation secondary to anal fissures/haemorrhoids/ODS, intended to receive combination laxative therapy (as per physicians’ discretion), were enrolled. Primary objectives were to assess the change in number of bowel movements per day and stool consistency; secondary objectives were to assess change in straining, physician global efficacy assessment, quality of life (PAC-QOL score), Constipation Symptoms (CSS), Fecal Incontinence Score (FIS), Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM) score, along with the Modified Longo Score (MODS) for ODS from baseline to end of 4 weeks. Safety, tolerability and treatment adherence were also assessed.Results: About 32 patients (anal fissure:19, haemorrhoids:5, ODS:8) met inclusion criteria. Significant improvement in stool frequency was observed in all patients pooled together (p=0.016); group wise, statistical significance was noted in patients of anal fissures. Stool consistency was improved in all patients pooled together (p<0.001); group wise, significant improvement was seen in patients of anal fissure and ODS. There was a significant improvement in straining noted in all patients pooled together (p=0.002). Significant reduction (p<0.001) was noted in all the symptom scores (CSS, FIS, PAC-SYM and PAC-QOL) from baseline to 4 weeks in all patients. About 51.44% reduction in MODS score was noted in patients with ODS.Conclusions: Improvement in stool frequency, consistency and straining was noted in all patients with constipation (with fissure/haemorrhoids/ODS) treated with Cremaffin-plus for 4-weeks, improving the quality of life. All patients showed good therapy adherence with better safety and tolerability profile.
Study of quality of life outcome after adenotonsillectomy in children with sleep disorderd breathing
Authors: Ali Arshed , Nisar Jasif , Ali Ihsan , Ahmad Rauf 
Published: November 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">This prospective study was conducted in our department with the objective to study the quality of life outcome after adenotonsillectomy in children with sleep disorderd breathing. Sleep-disordered breathing, can lead to substantial morbidities, affecting the central nervous system (CNS), the cardiovascular and metabolic systems, and somatic growth, ultimately leading to reduced quality of life. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">This prospective study was conducted in 47 patients in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College and associated SMHS Hospital Srinagar. The study was included the patients with SDB in pediatric age group, who visited in our OPD.OSA-18 questionnaire was used pre-operatively, at 2 and 6 months after surgery. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Our study groups comprised of total 47 patients with majority of patients with in age group of 5-7 years, males were 29 (61.70%) and females were 18 (38.30%). In our study the OSA 18 scale used pre-operatively showed majority of patients 33 (70.21%) having score &gt;80 score, with mean OSA-18 score of 84.15 showing that there was a major impact on quality of life and there was significant improvement in mean OSA-18 score in postoperative period from 30.49 to 26.85 at 2 and 6 months post- operatively and hence improvement in quality of life. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Based on the observation made in the study we concluded that there was a significant improvement in the disease specific postoperative quality of life after both adenotonsillectomy and tonsillectomy. We also concluded that polysomnography results matched with OSA 18 questionnaire scale score done preoperatively.</span></p>
Upper separated multifunctions in deterministic and stochastic optimal control
Authors: Motyl Jerzy 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Let X be a Banach space while (Y,⪯) a Banach lattice. We consider the class of “upper separated” set-valued functions F : X → 2
Y
and investigate the problem of the existence of order-convex selections of F. First, we present results on the existence of the Carathéodory-convex type selections of upper separated multifunctions and apply them to investigation of the existence of solutions of differential and stochastic inclusions. We will discuss the applicability of obtained selection results to some deterministic and stochastic optimal control problems.
Challenging and Preventing Policies That Prohibit Local Civil Rights Protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People
Authors: Pomeranz Jennifer L. 
Published: November 2017

Discrimination causes health inequities for stigmatized groups. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals, in particular, are at significantly increased risk for disparate health outcomes when they reside in states that fail to extend equal protections to them or that actively deprive equal rights to them. Several states and the federal government have proposed or enacted laws that permit residents to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals. One such law, Arkansas’s Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act of 2015, preempts or prohibits local governments from enacting civil rights protections for LGBTQ individuals that are also lacking at the state level. State laws such as Arkansas’s undermine local control, damage the economy, and create injustices that harm LGBTQ people. I set forth 2 constitutional arguments to challenge such laws, and I provide information to help advocates support evidence-based policymaking and prevent the passage of similar laws in their states.