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A tiny short-legged bird from the early Oligocene of Poland
Authors: Bochenski Zbigniew M. , Tomek Teresa , Swidnicka Ewa 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
We describe an articulated partial leg of an Oligocene bird. It is one of the smallest avian fossils ever recorded. Its slender and exceptionally short tarsometatarsus, hallux as long as the tarsometatarsus and stout moderately curved claws agree with stem-group Apodidae (swifts), stem-group Trochilidae (hummingbirds), and stem-group Upupidae/Phoeniculidae (hoopoes/woodhoopoes). Unfortunately, due to the poor preservation of the specimen its more precise affinities remain unresolved. The specimen differs in many details from all other tiny Palaeogene birds and therefore most probably it represents a new taxon but it is too fragmentary to describe it. It is just the twelfth avian fossil from the Oligocene marine deposits of the Outer Carpathians and Central Palaeogene Basin — a huge area that covers south-eastern Poland, north-eastern Czech Republic and northern Slovakia — and therefore it adds to our very limited knowledge on the avifauna of that region. The remains of land birds from Jamna Dolna and other sites of the region can be attributed to the general sea level fall at that time, which led to limitation of the connection with the open ocean and resulted in many shallow shoals, temporary islands and exposed dry land areas along the coast.
Hittite kapart-/kapirt - ‘small rodent’ and Proto-Semitic *ˁkbr-t- ‘mouse, jerboa’
Authors: Kroonen Guus 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The Hittite doublet kapart-/kapirt-, designating a small rodent, is currently assumed to continue an Indo-European formation. Hittitologists almost unanimously analyze it as an ablauting t-stem coined from the preverb *ko(m)- ‘together’ and the Indo-European root *bʰer- ‘to carry’, i. e. *ko(m)-bʰēr-t- or *ko(m)- bʰr̥-t. Accordingly, the meaning ‘small rodent’ is explained as having developed from ‘collector’ or ‘hoarder’. It appears that there is a good alternative to this etymology, however, as the Semitic languages offer evidence for a feminine t-stem to the root *ˁkbr- meaning ‘mouse; jerboa’, viz. Akkadian akbartu-, Phoenician ˁkbrt and Syriac ˁuḳbartā. It seems more plausible that this is the source of Hitt. kapart-/kapirt-.
Induktive versus abduktive Rekonstruktion
Authors: Hajnal Ivo 
Published: November 2016

Zusammenfassung
The method of comparative reconstruction is considered as the best instrument to reveal the prehistory of individual languages or linguistic families. It is inductive (data-driven) and seems to be much more reliable as the concurring method of internal reconstruction. Still it has been overlooked that each comparative reconstruction - to be innovative - has to be based on an initial premise. Such a premise is always the result of an abductive conclusion as used in internal reconstruction. Thus each comparative reconstruction has a core consisting of internal reconstruction. For syntactical reconstruction the following premise seems to be suitable: Linguistic structures and their changes obey the principles of universal grammar (e. g. the Minimalistic Program) and of grammaticalization. This premise proves fruitful for the explanation of the Early Greek augment */e-/< *h1e-. The augment can be determined as an original particle in the CP layer of the sentence. Later on it is reanalysed as a temporal particle, becomes part of the vP and underlies univerbation with the verb.
A Novel Current–Mode High–Frequency Polyphase Filter using Multi–Output Current Differencing Transconductance Amplifiers
Authors: Peng Hao , Wang Chunhua , Tian Xiaotong 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This paper introduces a novel polyphase filter working at high centre frequency using multi-output current differencing transconductance amplifiers (MOCDTAs). The MOCDTA possesses characteristics of low input impedance, high output impedance, wide work frequency and linearly adjustable transconductance. The proposed filter consists of two MOCDTAs, two grounded capacitors, and no resistors. The features of low input impedance and high output impedance make it suitable for cascade. The bandwidth and centre frequency could be adjusted independently by external bias voltage VC
and VCa
. The image rejection ratio (IRR) could reach 31.6 dB at the centre frequency of 114 MHz, and its bandwidth could be 11.1 MHz. Besides, the centre frequency could be tuned from 38 MHz to 150 MHz with bandwidth of 20.1 MHz. Simulation results which verify the theory are included.
A Multi–Objective Optimization for Performance Improvement of the Z–Source Active Power Filter
Authors: Hosseini Seyed Mohsen , Beromi Yousef Alinejad 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The high power dissipation is one of the most important problems of the z-source inverter (ZSI). By using an appropriate optimization scheme, the losses can be significantly reduced without any negative impact on the other characteristics of the inverter. In this paper, a multi-objective optimization is implemented in order to reduce the ZSI total losses as well as to improve the z-source active power filter (APF) performance. The optimization is focused on the four important objectives including power losses of the Z-source APF, the initial cost of the system components, the voltage and current ripples, and the boost factor of the z-source network. For these purposes, the multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is employed. The numerical and simulation results are presented to evaluate the optimization performance. The results show that a good balance can be achieved between the switching power losses, the voltage-current ripple levels, the component costs and the boost factor using the optimized parameters.
Outcome of monochorionic-biamniotic twins conceived by assisted reproduction: a population-based study
Authors: Trojner Bregar Andreja , Blickstein Isaac , Verdenik Ivan , Lucovnik Miha , Tul Natasa 
Published: November 2016

Abstract

Objecive:
To evaluate the perinatal outcome of monochorionic-diamniotic twins conceived by assisted reproduction technology (ART).

Methods:
We compared data from a national population-based perinatal registry on perinatal outcomes of monochorionic-diamniotic twins conceived by ART with their dichorionic counterparts and with spontaneous monochorionic-diamniotic twins. We compared maternal characteristics, pregnancy complications and perinatal outcomes.

Results:
Monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies (n=45) comprised 5.5% of all ART twins, and 9.3% of all monochorionic twins in this dataset. ART does not appear to increase the already high risk of monochorionicity compared to spontaneous conception, with the latter having an increased incidence for birth weight <1500 g [odds ratio (OD) 2.6, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.2–5.4].

Conclusion:
Our results disagree with hospital-based data and suggest that monochorionic-diamniotic twins following ART are not at increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to spontaneous monochorionic-diamniotic twins as well as to dichorionc twins conceived by ART.
Investigating language change using Anglo-Norman spoken and written register data
Authors: Ingham Richard 
Published: November 2016

AbstractLanguage change is generally considered to originate in the spoken mode before spreading to the written mode, although the latter provides all our available data for language change until recent times. While written mode representations of speech, such as fictional dialogue, can be used, their authenticity is hard to verify. This study addresses these issues by comparing the language of the Year Books, texts which attest to oral pleading in medieval courts, and include very extensive dialogue, with legal register written-mode origin texts, in the Parliament Rolls of Medieval England. Both sets of texts were written in Anglo-Norman, arose within a fairly homogenous speech community, and cover the same time period – late thirteenth century until c. 1350. It is shown that changes known to have occurred in later medieval French are instantiated at this time in the dialogic texts, but to a lesser degree or not at all in the written register texts. Features of morphology, lexical semantic extension, and discourse syntax in these sources indicate in each case that the innovation arose and spread first in the spoken origin source. Support from diachronic change is thus offered for a continuity assumption for the primacy of the spoken mode in present and past states of language.
Modified macromolecules in the prevention of silica scale
Authors: Spinthaki Argyro , Skordalou Georgia , Stathoulopoulou Aggeliki , Demadis Konstantinos D. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Silicic acid polycondensation leads to the formation of amorphous silica. This process is of great importance to the survival of certain living organisms, such as diatoms and sponges, but presents a significant problem in various production facilities that use water for heating or cooling. In the latter, amorphous silica can be a recalcitrant deposit that can hamper proper system operation. Hence, inhibition of silicic acid polycondensation by chemical inhibitors is an intensely sought strategy by water system operators. In this manuscript, we report the inhibitory effect of zwitterionic phosphonated analogs (PPEI’s) of the cationic polymeric chemical additive polyethyleneimine (PEI) in mildly supersaturated silica solutions (500 ppm/8.3 mM “Si”) at pH=7. The inhibition efficiency of PPEI’s depends on a variety of parameters, such as concentration and degree of phosphonomethylation of the parent PEI polymer.
Epoxidation of allyl-glycidyl ether with hydrogen peroxide over Ti-SBA-15 catalyst and in methanol medium
Authors: Walasek Marika , Wróblewska Agnieszka 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This work presents the studies on the epoxidation of allyl-glycidyl ether (AGE) over the Ti-SBA-15 catalyst. In these studies an aqueous hydrogen peroxide was used as an oxidizing agent and as a solvent methanol was applied. The studies on the influence the following parameters: temperature (20–80°C), molar ratio of AGE/H2O2 (1:1.5–5:1), methanol concentration (10–90 wt%), catalyst content (1–9 wt%) and reaction time (15–240 min.) were carried out and the most favourable values of these parameters were chosen (temperature 80°C, molar ratio of AGE/H2O2 = 5:1, methanol concentration 30 wt%, catalyst content 3 wt% and the reaction time 240 min.). At these conditions the functions describing the process reached the following values: the selectivity of diglycidyl ether (DGE) 9.2 mol%, the conversion of AGE 13.9 mol% and the efficiency of H2O2 conversion 89.9 mol%.
Bio-polishing sludge adsorbents for dye removal
Authors: Zaini Muhammad Abbas Ahmad , Alias Norulaina , Yunus Mohd. Azizi Che 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The objective of this work is to evaluate the removal of methylene blue dye by bio-polishing sludge-based adsorbents. The adsorbents were characterized according to the specific surface area, pH upon the treatment and surface functional groups. The adsorption of dye was carried out at room temperature, and the adsorption data were analyzed using the isotherm and kinetics models. The bio-polishing sludge is rich in ash content, and the presence of surface functional groups varied with the treatment strategies. The specific surface area of adsorbents is between 7.25 and 20.8 m2/g. Results show that the maximum removal of methylene blue by sludge adsorbents was observed to have the following order: untreated sludge (SR) > zinc chloride-treated (SZ) > microwave-dried (SW) = potassium carbonate-treated (SK) > acid-washed (SH). The maximum adsorption capacities for SR and SZ as predicted by the Langmuir model are 170 and 135 mg/g, respectively. Although SR demonstrates a higher maximum removal than SZ, the latter exhibits greater removal intensity and rate constant even at high dye concentration. The bio-polishing sludge is a promising adsorbent for dye wastewater treatment.
Evaluation of sorptive flotation technique for enhanced removal of radioactive Eu(III) from aqueous solutions
Authors: Ezzat Amir , Mahmoud Mamdoh R. , Soliman Mohamed A. , Saad Ebtissam A. , Kandil Abdelhakim 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The present study aims at the removal of Eu(III) from aqueous solutions by sorptive flotation process. This process involves adsorption of Eu(III) onto bentonite and kaolinite clays followed by floatation using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) collectors. The effect of adsorption parameters (pH, contact time, clay weight, Eu(III) concentration, ionic strength) as well as flotation parameters (collector and frother concentrations, bubbling time, concentrations of foreign cations and anions) on the removal efficiency of Eu(III) were studied. The obtained results show that Eu(III) ions are removed efficiently (R% ~ 95%) at pH=4 after 1 h shaking with clay and 15 min floatation. The adsorption kinetics of Eu(III) onto the employed clays followed the pseudo-second-order model and the equilibrium data fitted well to the Freundlich isotherm model.
Development of User-friendly Tool for Energy Behavioral Change of Consumers
Authors: Dragomir Otilia Elena , Dragomir Florin 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This paper purposes to provide an user-friendly intelligent tool, integrating fuzzy controllers and multi-agent techniques, able to motivate and to support behavioral change of energy end-users, having as main objective to re-define the role of energy consumer in “prosumer” in the context of a reorganized decentralized energy market, now reported to intelligent grids (smart grids). Integration of interactive technologies in a decision support system for microgrids energy management optimizes: functioning from an economical point of view, active control of distributed generation, controlled consumption, loading the storage equipment. The added value of the proposed tool consists of integrating decision theory and artificial intelligence concepts in monitoring and control actions, allowing “prosumers”: to make energy usage data accessible and to demonstrate that energy savings can be achieved without compromising comfort levels.
Platinum Complexes with Edda (Ethylenediamine -N, N - Diacetate) Ligands as Potential Anticancer Agents
Authors: Jurisevic Milena , Radosavljevic Gordana , Arsenijevic Aleksandar , Milovanovic Marija , Gajovic Nevena , Djordjevic Dragana , Milovanovic Jelena , Stojanovic Bojana , Ilic Aleksandar , Sabo Tibor , Kanjevac Tatjana 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe design of platinum based drugs is not a new field of interest. Platinum complexes are widely used as anticancer agents and currently, approximately 30 platinum(II) and platinum(IV) entered into some of the phases of clinical trials. A special place in today’s research belongs to platinum complexes with diammine ligands. A large number of edda (ethylenediamine- N, N’-diacetate)-type ligands and their corresponding metal complexes has been successfully synthesized. This article summarizes recent progress in research on edda-type-platinum complexes. Some of these agents achieves better effect compared to the gold standard (cisplatin). It has been shown that there is a possible relationship between the length of the ligand ester group carbon chain and its cytotoxic effect. In most cases the longer the ester chain is the greater is the antitumor activity. Of particular interest are the noticeable effects of some new platinum compound with edda-type ligand on cell lines that are known to have a high level of cisplatin-resistance. Exanimate complexes appear to have a different mode of mechanism of action compared with cisplatin which includes apoptotic and necrotic cell death. There are indications that further investigations of these compounds may be very useful in overcoming the problems associated global cancer statistic.
The Efficacy of a Posterior sub-Tenon’s Capsule Triamcinolone Injection in Patients with Non-infectious Intermediate Uveitis and Posterior Uveitis
Authors: Andjelic Gordana , Jovanovic Svetlana , Pesic Snezana , Mitrasevic Milos , Stojanovic Jasmina , Radotic Filip , Todorovic Dusan , Petrovic Nenad 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
To investigate the efficacy of a posterior sub-Tenon’s capsule triamcinolone injection for treating eyes with non-infectious posterior and intermediate uveitis.
A total of 31 eyes from 20 patients with non-infectious posterior uveitis and 18 eyes from 10 patients with non-infectious intermediate uveitis that inadequately responded to treatment with systemic corticosteroids and second-line immunosuppressive agents were enrolled in the study. All patients received a posterior sub-Tenon’s injection of 20 mg/ml triamcinolone. The parameters we examined included the following: best corrected visual acuity, central foveal thickness, fluorescein angiography score and intraocular pressure.
The mean best corrected visual acuity was significantly improved from the control visit, 0.15±0.30 logMAR (Snellen equivalent 0.7), compared to the baseline measurements, 0.60±0.30 logMAR (Snellen equivalent 0.25; P<0.05). The mean central foveal thickness (CFT) and the mean score for fluorescein angiography (FA) were significantly decreased from the baseline (CFT: 320±34 μm; FA mean score: 5.9±1.9) compared to the twelve-week control visit (CFT: 235±30 μm; FA mean score: 1.2±1.1; P<0.001). Five eyes had intraocular pressure spikes that required a topical anti-glaucomatous treatment.
A posterior sub-Tenon’s injection of triamcinolone can significantly improve visual acuity and decrease macular oedema in patients with non-infectious posterior and intermediate uveitis. Complications were minimal, and there were no eyes that required surgical treatment for elevated intraocular pressure. The results suggest that the posterior sub-Tenon’s injection of triamcinolone is an important form of therapy for non-infectious posterior and intermediate uveitis.
Evaluation of Antibiotic Consumption at Rakovica Community Health Center from 2011 to 2015
Authors: Smiljanic Marijana Tomic , Radonjic Vesela , Djuric Dusan 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Antibacterial drugs are among the major discoveries of the 20th century because they significantly reduced the rate of morbidity and mortality as well as the risk of infections related to invasive medical procedures. Indiscriminate and wrongful use of these powerful life-saving drugs has led to the development of resistance of numerous microorganisms, resulting in an increase in the number of hospital-acquired infections with a fatal outcome. Thus, it is very important to establish the volume of antibiotic consumption and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in order to rationalize the use of this important group of medications. The usage unique ATC/DDD methodology results expressed as Defined Daily Doses (DDD)/1000 inhabitants per day (DID) has enabled the comparison of antibiotic consumption in Serbia to that in other countries for a better understanding of our results. The community health center in Rakovica provides treatment for approximately 70,820 patients. The volume of overall antibiotic consumption has been calculated as well as the use of certain antibiotics in the total consumption and comparison of the guides for good clinical practice. The most prescribed antibiotics were antibiotics for diseases of the respiratory system. The most prescribed groups of antibiotics were penicillin drugs, which are an optimal choice as per the guides for good clinical practice. Amoxicillin are the most frequently prescribed individual antibiotic. A yearly increase in prescribing penicillin was observed. A rise in consumption of all generations of quinolones was observed, particularly for levofloxacine, which is not in accordance with the recommendations.
Plural marking in French NA/AN combinations: What liaison can tell us
Authors: Pomino Natascha , Stark Elisabeth 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Our paper discusses different patterns of plural marking in N(oun)A(djective)/A(djective)N(oun)-combinations
in phonic French. We first show, based on previous observations, that French has incomplete plural agreement in
complex nominal phrases and that there is a striking asymmetry between AN-combinations (plural marking on the
determiner and prenominal adjectives via liaison, where possible) and NA-combinations (usually,
only plural marking on the determiner and infrequent liaison between N and postnominal A).
In order to understand this discrepancy, we have analyzed all the occurrences of AN and NA in two French corpora
and found a strong tendency for liaison in NA only to appear systematically and independently from
register variation in “proper-name like” expressions such as Jeux Olympiques ‘Olympic Games’
([ʒøzolɛ̃pik]). In a third step, we discuss this empirical finding and consider it synchronically as a case of
morphophonological “proper name marking” (cf. Nübling 2005).
Tapering Practices of Croatian Open-Class Powerlifting Champions
Authors: Grgic Jozo , Mikulic Pavle 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Grgic, J and Mikulic, P. Tapering practices of Croatian open-class powerlifting champions. J Strength Cond Res 31(9): 2371–2378, 2017—The aim of this study was to explore tapering practices among 10 Croatian open-class powerlifting champions (mean ± SD: age 29.2 ± 3.2 years; Wilks coefficient 355.1 ± 54.8). The athletes were interviewed about their tapering practices using a semi-structured interview after which the audio content was transcribed. The athletes reported decreasing training volume during the taper by 50.5 ± 11.7% using a step type or an exponential type of taper with a fast decay. Training intensity was maintained or increased during the taper, and it reached its highest values 8 ± 3 days before the competition. Training frequency was reduced or maintained during the taper. The final week included a reduction in training frequency by 47.9 ± 17.5% with the last training session performed 3 ± 1 days before the competition. The participants typically stated that the main reasons for conducting the taper were maintaining strength and reducing the amount of fatigue. They also stated that (a) the taper was structured identically for the squat, bench press, and the deadlift; (b) the training during the taper was highly specific, the assistance exercises were removed, and the same equipment was used as during competition; (c) the source of information for tapering was their coach, and training fluctuated based on the coach's feedback; and (d) nutrition, foam rolling, static stretching, and massage were all given extra attention during the taper. These results may aid athletes and coaches in strength sports in terms of the optimization of tapering variables.