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Ensuring Competitive Advantage through Innovation Capability and Clustering in the Thai Automotive Parts Molding Industry: A SEM Approach
Authors: Tiengtavaj Sirorath , Phimonsathienand Thepparat , Fongsuwan Wanno 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Thailand hosts over 50 percent of the world’s top OEM automotive parts suppliers and additionally is home to over 2,400 Tier 1-3 manufacturers and suppliers. Given the significance of these numbers and Thailand’s leading ranking and contribution to the global automotive industry, research was undertaken to determine how manufacturing clusters and innovation capability effect competitive advantage as it relates to automotive production part management. Multiple objectives were established which included the study of the effects and overall influences of the various variables on competitive advantage as well as the development of a structural equation model (SEM) to define how innovation and manufacturing clustering affects the competitive advantage within the Thai automotive parts molding sector. Quantitative methods analysis was conducted on the data from 240 automotive production and components suppliers’ questionnaires collected from industry managers with the research results partially obtained from the analysis by use of (PLS)-graph. Qualitative research was also obtained by use of purposive sampling from in-depth interviews from ten senior managers. The results obtained indicated that clusters and innovation capability has a significant and positive effect on competitive advantage. Thus, the findings from the research illustrate that if an organization focuses on clusters, there will be a knock-on effect within the automotive parts groups leading to the increase in innovation capability, which creates a greater competitive advantage, not only for the enterprises, but also for Thai society as well.
Genotype Stability Index for Root Yield and Tolerance to Sweetpotato Weevil Cylas puncticolis: A Tool for Identifying Climate Smart Varieties
Authors: Chalwe A. , Chiona M. , Sichilima S. , Njovu J. , Chama C. , Ndhlovu D. 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Despite the ability of sweetpotato to grow in marginal areas, large differential genotypic responses have been reported under varying environmental conditions. Differences in pest and disease pressure contribute significantly to inconsistencies in performance of genotypes in various environments. Using a randomized complete block design, eight sweetpotato genotypes were evaluated in one location successively for five years (seasons) (2010-2015). Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) stability value (ASV) was used to identify best genotypes that combine stability with high resistance to sweetpotato weevil Cylas puncticolis and root yield across the five seasons (years). Stability of genotypes for weevil infestation and damage thereof, and fresh storage root yield were determined for each season. The data on each of these parameters were correlated with rainfall and temperature data for each and across five seasons. Results show variability in the ranking of genotypes’ stability for resistance to weevil infestation and associated damage. Significant negative correlation was recorded between total rainfall and sweetpotato weevil damage. However, AMMI analysis of variance indicates genotype main effects, environmental main effects and the interaction thereof were all significant for root yield and weevil damage. Genotype selection index assisted to identify at least three genotypes namely Kokota, Lunga, and Kalungwishi which combined stability for high root yield and tolerance to weevil damage.
Discovery of Puccinia tiliaefolia (Pucciniales) in Northwestern Himalayas, India
Authors: Gautam Ajay Kumar , Avasthi Shubhi 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
A rust infection was recently observed on Grewia tiliifolia Vahl during an exploration of rust fungi in Himachal Pradesh, India, in October 2015. An examination identified the rust fungus as Puccinia tiliaefolia T. S. Ramakr. & Sundaram. This finding represents a new record for the northwestern Himalayas and the first finding of Puccinia tiliaefolia in India in the last 46 years. A geographical distribution map of P. tiliaefolia is presented.
Case report and literature review. Prenatally Detected Non-Immune Atrioventricular Block and Maternal Arrhythmia - Case Presentation and Literature Review
Authors: Michalak Arkadiusz , Witczak Marta , Kukawczyńska Elżbieta , Niwald Marek , Respondek-Liberska Maria 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Our clinical report describes a rare finding of a prenatally-detected congenital atrioventricular (AVB) block without associated maternal antibodies, which progressed from 1st/2nd degree AVB to complete heart block during second half of pregnancy. Obstetrical ultrasound at 12th week did not reveal any abnormalities and prenatal echocardiography (due to VSD in afamily member) at the 18th week of gestation detected 1st degree block, then bigeminy and bradycardia. Transplacental treatment with B-2-mimetics was introduced. The delivery was organized in a tertiary center and a pacemaker for the newborn baby was secured and implanted in 15th day of life. Currently the boy`s condition is good and stable. Before therapy with B-2-mimetics the mother underwent echocardiography and ECG which revealed clinically silent structural and conduction heart abnormalities. Literature findings suggest that parents of children with non-immune congenital or childhood AVB are more likely to carry clinically silent conduction abnormalities than general population. Given the corresponding findings in the mother and her son, they should be good candidates for genetic testing.
Physiotherapy in the first three months after allograft face transplantation – case report
Authors: Makles-Kacy Iwona , Zys-Owczarek Ewa , Polak Anna , Maciejewski Adam 
Published: April 2017

AbstractObjective: The aim of the study was to present physiotherapy procedures of the patient with von Recklinhausen’s disease in the first three months after allograft face transplantation (PT).Methods: During hospitalization lasting 2.5 months intensive functional rehabilitation was conducted. It ran in two stages: early (up to 30 days after surgery) and recovery (1 to 3 months). In physiotherapy the method with elements of PNF (Prioprioceptywne Neuromuscular Facilitation) was used. During 2 months from PT an electrostimulation of orbicularis oris muscles was included. Physiotherapists did not focus only on rehabilitation of the face transplant, but also paid attention to functional problems caused by von Recklinhausen’s disease. When planning therapy, they took into consideration personal, physical and emotional features. In therapy we used exercises in different starting positions, such as rollers, elastic bands, balls and sensory rings were employed. Lymphatic drainage of the face and neck was performed.Results: During three months of the rehabilitation an improvement of upper and lower limbs′ muscle strength was achieved; cervical spine range of motion increased, pain and discomfort caused by scar restrictions were reduced. There was also an improvement of the overall functionality of the patient. However, due to short time after PT no improvement in the functioning of facial expressions and sensory feeling was noticed, nevertheless the patient accepted the new face. In our opinion, rehabilitation is an inevitable element after face transplant (PT). The use of an individual and comprehensive program of physiotherapy, and it’s early and systematic implementation allow to achieve an improvement of the patient’s physical function after PT. Continuing rehabilitation is necessary to achieve full facial functionality and maintain physical capacity.
Which Governments Come Out Ahead?
Authors: Myers William M. , Downey Davia Cox 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Party capability theory assumes that governments, due to their immense resources and status as repeat players, hold a great advantage over individuals and organizations pursuing litigation in courts. Less known is whether all levels of government enjoy this advantage, how they fare against one another and how an institutional arrangement such as federalism complicates such relationships. These questions are investigated using decisions made by the high courts of Australia, Canada, and the United States. The descriptive findings indicate that institutional arrangements, such as federalism, in some ways, confirm and in others confound traditional notions of which governments come out ahead, which yields important implications for party capability theory, specifically, and federalism, generally.
Look before you Authorize: Using Eye-Tracking to Enforce User Attention towards Application Permissions
Authors: Javed Yousra , Shehab Mohamed 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Habituation is a key factor behind the lack of attention towards permission authorization dialogs during third party application installation. Various solutions have been proposed to combat the problem of achieving attention switch towards permissions. However, users continue to ignore these dialogs, and authorize dangerous permissions, which leads to security and privacy breaches.
We leverage eye-tracking to approach this problem, and propose a mechanism for enforcing user attention towards application permissions before users are able to authorize them. We deactivate the dialog’s decision buttons initially, and use feedback from the eye-tracker to ensure that the user has looked at the permissions. After determining user attention, the buttons are activated. We implemented a prototype of our approach as a Chrome browser extension, and conducted a user study on Facebook’s application authorization dialogs. Using participants’ permission identification, eye-gaze fixations, and authorization decisions, we evaluate participants’ attention towards permissions. The participants who used our approach on authorization dialogs were able to identify the permissions better, compared to the rest of the participants, even after the habituation period. Their average number of eye-gaze fixations on the permission text was significantly higher than the other group participants. However, examining the rate in which participants denied a dangerous and unnecessary permission, the hypothesized increase from the control group to the treatment group was not statistically significant.
On the Privacy and Security of the Ultrasound Ecosystem
Authors: Mavroudis Vasilios , Hao Shuang , Fratantonio Yanick , Maggi Federico , Kruegel Christopher , Vigna Giovanni 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Nowadays users often possess a variety of electronic devices for communication and entertainment. In particular, smartphones are playing an increasingly central role in users’ lives: Users carry them everywhere they go and often use them to control other devices. This trend provides incentives for the industry to tackle new challenges, such as cross-device authentication, and to develop new monetization schemes. A new technology based on ultrasounds has recently emerged to meet these demands. Ultrasound technology has a number of desirable features: it is easy to deploy, flexible, and inaudible by humans. This technology is already utilized in a number of different real-world applications, such as device pairing, proximity detection, and cross-device tracking.
This paper examines the different facets of ultrasound-based technology. Initially, we discuss how it is already used in the real world, and subsequently examine this emerging technology from the privacy and security perspectives. In particular, we first observe that the lack of OS features results in violations of the principle of least privilege: an app that wants to use this technology currently needs to require full access to the device microphone. We then analyse real-world Android apps and find that tracking techniques based on ultrasounds suffer from a number of vulnerabilities and are susceptible to various attacks. For example, we show that ultrasound cross-device tracking deployments can be abused to perform stealthy deanonymization attacks (e.g., to unmask users who browse the Internet through anonymity networks such as Tor), to inject fake or spoofed audio beacons, and to leak a user’s private information.
Based on our findings, we introduce several defense mechanisms. We first propose and implement immediately deployable defenses that empower practitioners, researchers, and everyday users to protect their privacy. In particular, we introduce a browser extension and an Android permission that enable the user to selectively suppress frequencies falling within the ultrasonic spectrum. We then argue for the standardization of ultrasound beacons, and we envision a flexible OS-level API that addresses both the effortless deployment of ultrasound-enabled applications, and the prevention of existing privacy and security problems.
Paleoenvironments of a proglacial lake in Schirmacher Oasis, East Antarctica: Insights from quartz grain microtextures
Authors: Mazumder Abhijit , Govil Pawan , Kar Ratan , Gayathri Narath Meethal ,   Raghuram
Published: April 2017

AbstractEighteen sediment samples from a 36 cm long sediment core retrieved from a proglacial lake (namely P 11) situated in the Schirmacher Oasis, East Antarctica, were analysed for the study of quartz grain morphology and microtexture, along with sand percentage, to reconstruct the paleoenvironmental changes in the lake during the Holocene. The age of the core ranges from 3.3 ka BP to 13.9 ka BP. The quartz grain morphology and microtexture reveal significant evidences of glacial transport along with some eolian and aqueous activities. On the basis of predominance of these signatures and the zonation from CONISS Cluster Analysis on the percentages of characteristic grain morphology and microtextures, the entire core has been subdivided into three major zones. From the paleoenvironmental perspective, it can be concluded that there is an onset of interglacial period at the advent of Holocene (12.3 ka BP), which reigned until 5.3 ka BP and thereafter, again a glacial environment prevailed until 3.3 ka BP with some variations in-between. The results indicate probable alternative colder and less colder phases in the study area, which are also well supported by the respective sand percentages in the sediments.
Investigation of Opioid Growth Factor Pathway Inhibition on the Histologic Structure of Testicular Tissue and Microscopic Indices of Spermatogenesis in Adult Diabetic Mice
Authors: Razi Davoud Khar , Kianifard Davoud , Khalilzadeh Emad 
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Background and aims: Endogenous opioids function as negative factors affecting the growth has been established. The most influential factor in the growth and differentiation of the proliferating cells is the opioid growth factor (OGF). Recently, some studies have been completed about the effects of opioid growth factor in the pathogenesis of diabetes and the beneficial effects of inhibition of this growth pathway have been demonstrated. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inhibition of opioids growth pathway, in proliferation and growth of testicular germ cells and spermatogenesis following experimental diabetes in adult mice.

Material and methods: Diabetes was induced in adult mice by Streptozotocin. Diabetic animals were treated with Naltrexone 15, 30 and 60 mg/kg for 60 days. At the end of the study, testicular and body weight was recorded, tissue samples were collected and histomorphometrical studies were performed under light microscope.

Results: The results showed that the use of naltrexone has a little effect on preventing diabetic weight loss. Histomorphometric indices such as tubular diameter and germinal epithelium height were improved dose dependently in naltrexone treated diabetic mice. The number of tubular germ cells was increased non-significantly in diabetic animals following administration of naltrexone. Improvement of microscopic indices of spermatogenesis was observed in naltrexone treated diabetic mice.

Conclusions: According to the results of this study and the role of naltrexone as OGF-OGF receptor inhibitor and up-regulating activity of naltrexone which leads to increased DNA synthesis and cell division process, the administration of naltrexone could be effective in reduction of diabetic induced alterations of spermatogenesis.
Adolescents’ Needs Towards School-Based Nutrition Interventions
Authors: Sidor Alexandra , Cherecheș Răzvan M. , Costea Veronica A. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractBackground and Aims:This study aimed to identify adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating and their needs and preferences towards school-based nutrition interventions, thus investigating the “must have” components on school-based nutrition interventions than can improve adolescents’ dietary patterns.Material and Methods:To reach the proposed aims, we used a qualitative strategy of inquiry, by conducting semi-structured focus groups. We collected data in two urban schools from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 32 adolescents aged 11 to 14 years old attended focus group discussions. Focus group discussions were audio-taped, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis.Results:A viable strategy to deliver effective nutrition interventions for adolescents needs to address adolescents' interests and concerns, use visuals and stories to present nutrition related information, increase adolescents' self-efficacy in choosing healthy foods, train adolescents in having a balanced diet, promote healthy eating as acceptable for peers, and involve parents in nutrition interventions through home-based activities.Conclusions:Improving adolescents' nutrition related knowledge and behavior and creating supportive environments is not sufficient in improving adolescents' dietary patterns. Practitioners should aim at designing school-based nutrition interventions addressing adolescents' specific needs and rely on the needs assessment process as a major component of the design.
A Study on Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on Auditory System
Authors: Joshi Kamal Deep , Galagali Jeevan Ramachandra , Singh Sanajeet Kumar 
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Background and aims: Auditory dysfunctions in diabetes are known but are difficult to identify. Role of clinical tests and routine audiological tools are still to be established in early detection of diabetes-related auditory complication. The study aims to establish a link between diabetes and auditory dysfunction and assess the role of clinical examination and audiological investigations as a sensitive indicator of auditory dysfunctions in diabetics.

Material and Methods: The auditory functions of 100 diabetic patients and 100 non-diabetics were assessed by clinical otological examination including free-field hearing and pure tone audiometry (PTA) in this descriptive study. The data for diabetic and non-diabetic groups and effect of age on auditory functions were analyzed with suitable statistical tests using SPSS 2.0 software with an error margin of 10%.

Results: The demographical variables were comparable in both groups. The results showed a decline in free field hearing, which are furthur adversely affected by duration of diabetes and patient’s age. Overall pure tone thresholds were not significantly higher in diabetics, however the thresholds were higher in diabetics in older age groups. The hearing loss appears at an early age in diabetics but gradually becomes indistinguishable from age-related hearing loss.

Conclusions: The auditory dysfunction can be linked to diabetes. It is usually not detectable at earliest stages with routine clinical and audiological tests but the clinical tests and pure tone audiometry can have a utility in monitoring the auditory dysfunction.
What Can We Make of Unsubstantiated Child Abuse Reports? A New Approach
Authors: Malcolm Michael 
Published: April 2017

AbstractOnly about a quarter of child abuse reports are ultimately substantiated, which has caused some concern among policymakers and the general public. But previous literature suggests that unsubstantiated and substantiated reports may not be much different from each other in terms of child outcomes. We present a Bayesian theoretical analysis of the data-generating process underlying maltreatment substantiation, and then take a new empirical approach by examining the statistical time-series relationship between substantiated and unsubstantiated reports. We show that the two series are cointegrated. This suggests that unsubstantiated reports are not mostly malicious or unfounded, but that they emanate from the same signals as verifiable, substantiated abuse.
Real Time Monitoring and Automatic Regulation System for Metalworking Fluids
Authors: Gerulová Kristína , Neštický Martin , Buranská Eva , Ružarovský Roman 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
A real-time monitoring and regulation system for metalworking fluids is being constructed to be installed in the Centre of excellence of 5-axis machining at the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava. The article is focused on the description of the main components of the monitoring system and preliminary characterization of the software utilized in the regulation. The monitoring system will contain four probes to record real time values of pH, conductivity, temperature and concentration. After processing of recorded data by the LabVIEW software, an adjustment of the Metalworking fluid in the reservoir tank will be realized by the regulation part of the proposed system to optimum properties of the fluid, by adding water or concentrate. The designed device will provide an easy system which will control the quality of used metalworking fluid during its lifetime and maintain it on its optimum condition without human operator’s assistance.
Visualisation in Assembly
Authors: Václav Štefan , Jurko Jozef 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The article is aimed at visualisation types in assembly. Broad usage of artificial visualisation in assembly is held down mainly for economic reasons. One of the possible solutions is usage of the presented light visualisation method. This simple method of light visualisation is convenient when vibration orientation is not working properly and artificial visualisation is economically ineffective. Described principle of orientation is a technical solution of the author.
Part as an Object of Assembly
Authors: Václav Štefan , Jurko Jozef , Lecký Šimon 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
We deal with static prearranged couples in practice quite often. Constructers are using them a lot to improve rigidity of product. Some examples are mentioned in this article. The paper also discusses the models of kinematic couples in plane and models of kinematic couples in space. Spatial movable and non-movable couples are commented on as well. The article particularly focuses on application of statics in the assembly in spatial couples (movable, non-movable) for intentional allowance fix which leads to a non-problem assembly. With fix like this, it is possible to manufacture selected parts in series while assuring non-problem assembly.
A Control Design Technique for Grinding Systems with Feedforward Undercompensation and Feedback Control
Authors: Costea C. R. , Gergely E. , Husi G. , Coroiu Laura , Silaghi Helga , Bara A. 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Feedforward and feedback control are new control algorithms used in industrial processes control and very suitable for grinding systems control. The purpose of this paper is to provide a design technique for a control system of a grinding circuit using the feedforward and feedback control. The control scheme is based on the undercompensation of the milling feed flow. The best value of the undercompensation is chosen after analyzing several scenarios. The controller design based on this value proves to provide improved productivity.