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Applying the GOCE-based GGMs for the quasi-geoid modelling of Finland
Authors: Saari Timo , Bilker-Koivula Mirjam 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe gravity satellite mission GOCE made its final observations in the fall of 2013. Since the re-entry to the Earth’s atmosphere, the full cycle of the GOCE data has been published by ESA. At first, we evaluated all the GOCE-based global geoid models over Finland using terrestrial gravity and GNSS-levelling data. The most suitable model was selected as a global background model for the Finnish quasi-geoid calculations.Next, we combined the chosen model with terrestrial gravity data of Finland and surrounding areas. Quasi-geoid models with different modifications were calculated using the GOCE DIR5 model up to spherical harmonic degree and order (d/o) 240 and 300, and the high resolution EIGEN-6C4 (includes the complete GOCE data) model up to degree and order 1000 and 2190.The calculated quasi-geoid models were validated to the measurements on site with two independent GPS-levelling datasets. The best quasi-geoid models with GOCE gave standard deviations of 2.6 cm (FIN_DIR5 d/o 240) and 2.3 cm (FIN_DIR5 d/o 300) in Finland. For the high resolution model FIN_EIGEN-6C4, the results were 1.8 cm (d/o 1000) and 1.7 cm (d/o 2190). In addition, the results were compared with the latest geoid models available in Finland (FIN2005N00, NKG2004, NKG2015, EGG2008). The sub-2-centimetre (and near 2 cm, when using the GOCE-based models) accuracy is an improvement over the previous and current Finnish geoid models.
Texture and Gene Expression Analysis of the MRI Brain in Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Bustamam Alhadi , Sarwinda Devvi , Ardenaswari Gianinna 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that can cause problems with human memory, thinking and behavior. This disease causes cell death and nerve tissue damage in the brain. The brain damage can be detected using brain volume, whole brain form, and genetic testing. In this research, we propose texture analysis of the brain and genomic analysis to detect Alzheimer’s disease. 3D MRI images were chosen to analyze the texture of the brain, and microarray data were chosen to analyze gene expression. We classified Alzheimer’s disease into three types: Alzheimer’s, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and Normal. In this study, texture analysis was carried out by using the Advanced Local Binary Pattern (ALBP) and the Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM). We also propose the bi-clustering method to analyze microarray data. The experimental results from texture analysis show that ALBP had better performance than GLCM in classification of Alzheimer’s disease. The ALBP method achieved an average value of accuracy of between 75% - 100% for binary classification of the whole brain data. Furthermore, Biclustering method with microarray data shows good performance gene expression, where this information show influence Alzheimer’s disease with total of bi-cluster is 6.
Original Research. Transluminal Contrast Attenuation Gradient Is Associated with Coronary Plaque Vulnerability — a Computed Tomography Angiography-based Study
Authors: Orzan Marius , Hodas Roxana , Dobra Mihaela , Rat Nora , Chitu Monica , Benedek Imre 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The aim of this study was to demonstrate that the transluminal contrast attenuation gradient (TAG), a new CT imaging-derived marker of functional significance of a coronary stenosis, is directly associated with the vulnerability degree of atheromatous coronary plaques. Material and methods: This is a prospective study on 21 patients with 30 atheromatous plaques in the coronary arteries, who underwent cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) for assessment of coronary plaques. Results: Twelve plaques were classified as vulnerable (40%) and 18 plaques (60%) as non-vulnerable. Plaques associated with a TAG value above 10 HU exhibited in a significantly higher proportion CCTA markers of plaque vulnerability, as compared to plaques in which the attenuation gradient was below 10 HU. TAG values >10 HU were associated with a higher amount of plaque volume (107.4 ± 91.2 mm3 vs. 56.0 ± 37.5 mm3, p = 0.009), necrotic core (32.5 ± 36.9 mm3 vs. 3.1 ± 3.2 mm3, p = 0.0003), and fibro-fatty tissue (17.7 ± 16.3 mm3 vs. 4.0 ± 2.6 mm3, p = 0.0002), as compared to those lesions with TAG values below 10 HU. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between TAG values and CCTA features of plaque instability: necrotic core (r = −0.73, p <0.0001), fibrofatty tissue (r = −0.63, p = 0.0002), and plaque volume (r = −0.48, p = 0.006). Conclusions: In patients with coronary artery disease, contrast attenuation gradient along the coronary plaques, determined by CCTA, correlates with CT markers of plaque vulnerability. Vulnerable coronary plaques are associated with a higher functional significance than the stable ones with a similar anatomic profile.
Checklist of Champion Trees in The Czech Republic
Authors: Úradníček Luboš , Šrámek Martin , Dreslerová Jaromíra 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
An increasing number of people all around the world have become interested in remarkable and magnificent trees in recent years. Accessible databases of champion trees are available. Unfortunately, the Czech Republic does not have a single database of remarkable or champion trees. We have old tradition to find and describe an old and monumental trees in our country. In 1899 the first book was issued about it. Many of the biggest specimens are already registered in the Monumental Trees database, which is run by the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, registered a total of 25,598 memorable trees in 2017. Not all remarkable or champion trees are designated as memorable. Due too we present the known data on champion trees in an independent checklist. There are shown 116 species of trees with their girth and other information as height, GPS coordinate etc. from various sources. This checklist is a basis for a future one national database. When comparing the champion trees of the Czech Republic with the databases of other European states, particularly that of Monumental Trees, it emerges that we are not far from coming first. The Czech champion tree, Vejda's Lime Tree in Pastviny (Tilia platyphyllos Scop.) measured 1,305 cm at girth in 2015. We would like to prepare one integrated Czech database of remarkable trees and champion trees by help of the Professor August Bayer Foundation as soon as possible.
Diffraction, microstructure and thermal stability analysis in a double phase nanocrystalline Al20Mg20Ni20Cr20Ti20 high entropy alloy
Authors: Rameshbabu A.M. , Parameswaran P. , Vijayan V. , Panneer R. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractAn effort has been made to develop a new composition of AlMgNiCrTi high entropy alloy (HEA) with a distinct properties includes squat density, intense strength and hardness, superior corrosion resistance, better oxidation resistance, high temperature resistance, fatigue load and crack resistance to congregate the necessity of aircraft applications. The equivalent atomic percentage for the above defined composition is established using analytical correlation for molar and atom renovation by trial and error method. The alloy is synthesized by powder metallurgy technique through mechanical alloying. Succeeding to mechanical alloying it is elucidated that the metal powder is primarily composed of single BCC solid solution with crystallite magnitude <10 nm. It is also observed that the alloy is thermally stable at prominent temperature about 800°C as it is retained its nanostructure which was revealed using differential scanning caloriemetry (DSC). This alloy powder was consolidated and sintered using spark plasma sintering at 800°C with 50 Mpa pressure to a density of 98.83%. Subsequent to sintering, Titanium carbide FCC phase evolved along with the BCC phase. The alloying behavior and phase transformation were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The homogeneity of the composition is confirmed by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The hardness of the alloy is found to be 710±20 HV. The evolutions of the phases and hardness imply that this alloy is apposite for both high strength and high temperature applications.
Reliability analysis of the power supply system of closed-circuit television system used at a highway toll collection point
Authors: Rosiński Adam 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The article presents issues concerning the power supply systems of closed-circuit television systems used at a highway toll collection point. The general diagram of the power supply system was presented, and then the reliability analysis was conducted. This enabled to develop a relationships graph, on the basis of which the Chapman–Kolmogorov system of equations describing it was created. On this basis, it was possible to set the relationships allowing to calculate the probability values of the system’s staying (in symbolic terms) in the following functional states: of full ability SPZ, of non-full ability SZB1 and SZB2, and of unfitness SB.
RAMS analysis of railway vehicles’ lifecycle
Authors: Szkoda Maciej , Kaczor Grzegorz 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The presented paper investigates the issues concerned with the RAMS analysis with the reference to the railway means of transport. The RAMS analysis includes the quantitative and qualitative indicators of degree, that the system and its components will meet all the assumed functions preserving the requirements of the availability and safety. RAMS is a long-term process, resulted from the applied tools and techniques throughout the life cycle of railway means of transport. The overall guidelines related to the development of RAMS features are included in PN-EN 50126 Railway Applications - The Specification and Demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS).
Geometrical analysis of profile of certain heavy terrain sections exerting dynamic loads on the chassis components of off-road vehicles
Authors: Luty Witold , Mieteń Marcin 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The paper presents the results of measurements concerned with the changes of profile height observed on selected heavy terrain road sections. Based on the results of direct measurements, primary indicators and amplitude frequency characteristics have been determined. The characteristics of these roads profiles have been presented as a function of path frequency, and also as a function of the vehicle wheels’ excitation frequency observed while driving at a certain, constant speed. The results presented serve as a source of information on specific heavy terrain road sections exerting dynamic loads on the vehicle’s chassis components while driving in off-road conditions.
Application of K1/3 weather coefficient to tropical cyclone avoidance
Authors: Szymański Maciej , Wiśniewski Bernard 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The article presents the results of an application of K1/3 weather coefficient to tropical cyclone avoidance manoeuvre on the example of a tropical cyclones GASTON in the North Atlantic in. Avoidance manoeuvre was planned with the use of the Bon Voyage ORS (Onboard Routing System) of the AWT and also with the use of the programme CYKLON. The routes considered in the Bon Voyage system were generated by the route optimization algorithms of the system and routes programmed manually were generated by the system operator. Weather coefficient K1/3 was utilized as an index of safety of navigation in decision making regarding the ultimate route choice of all route variants generated and programmed in both decision making support systems. Results obtained point at the legitimacy of utilizing several decision support systems in solving the problem of tropical cyclone avoidance manoeuvre.
Assessment methods of production processes reliability – state of the art
Authors: Chlebus Maciej , Werbińska-Wojciechowska Sylwia 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn the paper, authors focus on a problem of reliable performance of production processes. Reliability analyses of production systems regard considering many different factors and requirements. As a result, the paper discusses the basic definitions from the area of production engineering and reliability theory. Based on the literature research, there is proposed a basic classification of methods for production processes reliability assessment. Later, authors focus on the development of a multidimensional approach to production process reliability assessment. The work ends up with summary and directions for further research.
Teaching methodology of the diagnosing process on the example of the fire alarm system
Authors: Paś Jacek , Dąbrowski Tadeusz , Wiśnios Michał 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The article presents a method of teaching the process of diagnosing the technical and functional condition of the fire alarm system (SSP). The fire alarm system’s laboratory model is a representation of a real fire alarm system. The lecturer has the opportunity to inflict several different independent damage. The aim of the laboratory exercise is to familiarize students with the methodology and structure of the fire alarm system diagnosing process.
High attainment of optimal nutritional and growth status observed among Greek pediatric cystic fibrosis patients: results from the GreeCF study
Authors: Poulimeneas Dimitrios , Petrocheilou Argiri , Grammatikopoulou Maria G. , Kaditis Athanasios G. , Loukou Ioanna , Doudounakis Stavros E. , Laggas Dimitrios , Vassilakou Tonia 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackground:Pediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) patients suffer high rates of undernutrition, subject to several parameters. We aimed to assess growth and nutritional status of Greek children and adolescents with CF.Methods:Eighty-four patients (35 boys) formed the sample. Anthropometrics and FEVResults:In the total sample, 6.0% of the patients were underweight, 4.8% stunted, 8.3% wasted and 17.9% in nutritional failure, whereas 59.5% attained the ideal BMI for CF. FEVConclusions:The examined CF patients appear to be thriving. Unlike published research, the participants’ sex, gene mutation and acquisition of pathogens did not affect growth.
Hydro-sedimentary flow modelling in some catchments Constantine highlands, case of Wadis Soultez and Reboa (Algeria)
Authors: Balla Faiza , Kabouche Nabil , Khanchoul Kamel , Bouguerra Hamza 
Published: November 2017

Abstract Erosion is a major phenomenon that causes damage not only to soil and agriculture, but also to the quality of the water amounting to tonnes of matter annually transported on the earth's surface. This fact has attracted the interest of researchers to understand its mechanism and explain its causes and consequences. This work is a comparative study of water erosion in the two semi-arid catchments of Wadi Soultez and Wadi Reboa; located in the North-East of Algeria. The approach adopted for the quantification of sediment transport consists on researching the best regressive model to represent the statistical relation between the sediment yield and the measured water discharge at different scales: annual, seasonal and monthly. The available data cover 27 years from 1985-2012. The results show that the power model has given the best correlation coefficient. Results have indicated that Wadi Reboa transported an average of 14.66 hm3 of water and 0.25 million tonnes of sediments annually. While Wadi Soultez has transported 4.2 hm3 of water and 0.11 million tonnes of sediments annually. At a seasonal scale, sediment amounts have showed significant water erosion in autumn with around 44% and secondarily in the spring with 29% in Wadi Soultez. Unlike Wadi Reboa, sediment transport represents 32% and 46% in autumn and spring respectively. Based on the obtained sediment amounts; it is found that the physical factors: such as steep reliefs, vulnerable lithological nature of rocks and poor vegetal cover, have significantly contributed in accelerating soil erosion.
Impact of urbanization on the sediment yield in tropical watershed using temporal land-use changes and a GIS-based model
Authors: Bello Al-Amin D. , Hashim Noor B. , Haniffah Ridza M. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract Abundant rainfall areas promote sediment yield at both sub-watershed and watershed scale due to soil erosion and increase siltation of river channel, but it can be curtailed through planned urbanization. The urbanization of Skudai watershed is analysed from historical and future perspective. A GIS-based model (Hydrological Simulation Programme-FORTRAN-HSPF) is used to modelled sediment flow using basin-wide simulation, and the output result is utilized in evaluating sediment yield reduction due to increased urbanization by swapping multiple temporal land-use of decadent time-steps. The analysis indicates that sediment yield reduces with increase urban built-up and decrease forest and agricultural land. An estimated 12 400 tons of sediment will be reduced for every 27% increase in built-up areas under high rainfall condition and 1 490 tons at low rainfall. The sensitivity analysis of land-use classes shows that built-up, forest and barren are more sensitive to sediment yield reduction compared to wetland and agricultural land at both high and low rainfall. The result of the study suggests that increased urbanization reduced sediment yield in proportion to the rainfall condition and can be used as an alternative approach for soil conservation at watershed scale independent of climate condition.
Thermo-mineral waters of Hammam Meskoutine (north-east Algeria): Composition and origin of mineralization
Authors: Benamara Abdelwaheb , Kherici-Bousnoubra Houria , Bouabdallah Fouzia 
Published: November 2017

Abstract The extreme north-eastern Algeria, in particular the Guelma city conceals thermal springs, whose waters circulating at great depths allow the rain-waters to warm up (according to the average geothermal gradient of 1°C per 33 m) and to acquire a mineralization which depends on the traversed rock. The goal of this research work was to determine mineralization origin of the thermo-mineral waters of Hammam Meskoutine (Algerian N-E). A hydro-chemical study involved analyses of a number of physical and chemical parameters of waters such as: temperature, hydrogen potential, electrolytical conductivity, Cl-, SO4 2-, HCO3 -, Ca2+, Mg2+, K+ and Na+. The data processing on the diagram revealed two dominating chemical facies: sulphate-magnesium and bicarbonate magnesium. With a high conductivity in excess of 2300 μS·cm-1, the temperature reaches 97°C. Calculation of the saturation index shows that the waters are supersaturated in carbonate minerals (calcite, dolomite and aragonite) and less saturated with evaporite minerals (halite, anhydrite, sylvite and gypsum). The reconstitution in dissolved salts reveals a dominant salt rich in calcium bicarbonates, in calcium sulphates and secondarily in magnesium salts. Geological sections used in the study zone affirm that the chemical composition of the spring waters comes from the neritic limestone dissolution and the gypso-saline complex of Hammam Meskoutine.
Impact of microwave radiation on the process of aerobic digestion of sewage sludge
Authors: Czajkowska Justyna , Malarski Abde Maciej , Nowak Piotr , Siwiec Tadeusz 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe process of aerobic stabilization of sludge is a process used in small or medium sewage treatment plants (up to 15 000 ENI). Owing to its energy intensity resulting from the need for intensive sedimentation and longterm process, many researches are being conducted on its intensification. One such method is disintegration. The purpose of disintegration is to increase the susceptibility of sewage sludge to aerobic decomposition by breaking up sediment flocs into fine particles along with the breakdown of cell membranes and then allowing biodegradation. The paper presents results of research of aerobic stabilized sludge, which is a mixture of non-disintegrated and microwave disintegrated sludge in different volume proportions. It was shown that sludge stabilized more quickly during the first days of the process. The minimum reduction of organic solids required at 38% for stabilized sludge occure earlier in mixed sludge tests than in non-disintegrated sludge.
Międzyodrze: an example of diverse economic and nature-related activities in the part of the Lower Odra Valley
Authors: Dąbkowski Szczepan L. , Wesołowski Piotr , Brysiewicz Adam , Humiczewski Maciej 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Międzyodrze is an area in Lower Odra Valley, from the fork of the riverbed to Szczecin, with the islands between the Odra River and Lake Dąbie. In the past, it has served primarily as a waterway route and now serves a variety of economic and nature-related functions. This paper presents the historical and present role of Międzyodrze, taking into account the specific natural values of the Lower Odra Valley, hydrography, hydrology and soil conditions. In the area of Międzyodrze, there are basically three types of organic matter and the nature’s point of view, the area is rich in flora and fauna. The current stimulation to activity of Międzyodrze is to take account of the needs of the natural environment, tourism and recreation, while improving the hydrological and retention potential of the area. Exceptional natural values, complicated hydraulic system of canals, the complexity of hydrological phenomena and the specificity of soils make the selection of activities aimed at achieving the objectives of area revitalization requires comprehensive environmental and hydrological analyses as well as economic analyses. The paper outlined the range of difficulties encountered by this assessment.
Comparative evaluation of various approaches to the foundation of parameters of agricultural drainage
Authors: Rokochinskiy Anatoliy , Volk Pavlo , Pinchuk Oleg , Mendus Serhiy , Koptyuk Roman 
Published: November 2017

Abstract The traditional and optimization approaches to substantiation of the parameters of agricultural drainage and the results of their comparative effectiveness are considered. The results of calculation of the defined yields of crops grown at appropriate levels of drainage efficiency show that in given conditions the optimal distance between the drains at the lowest level of the hierarchy of crop performance varied from 20 m for potatoes in peat up to 38 m for cereals on sand at the appropriate change of calculation of the drainage runoff module across the entire spectrum of efficiency from ecological drainage of 0.4 m2·day-1 to the economic one of 0.85 m2·day-1.