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Peristaltic Flow of Rabinowitsch Fluid in a Curved Channel: Mathematical Analysis Revisited
Authors: Ali Nasir , Sajid Muhammad , Javid Khurram , Ahmed Raheel 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Recently, Maraj and Nadeem (E. N. Maraj, S. Nadeem, Z. Naturforsch. A 70, 513 (2015)) discussed the application of Rabinowitsch fluid model for the mathematical analysis of peristaltic flow in a curved channel. The mathematical analysis presented by these authors is scrutinised in detail and certain subtle details are pointed out which affect the final results.
Game Profile–Based Training in Soccer: A New Field Approach
Authors: Dello Iacono Antonio , Martone Domenico , Cular Drazen , Milic Mirjana , Padulo Johnny 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Dello Iacono, A, Martone, D, Cular, D, Milic, M, and Padulo, J. Game profile–based training in soccer: a new field approach. J Strength Cond Res 31(12): 3333–3342, 2017—The aim of the study was to profile and compare the time-motion, physiological, and neuromuscular responses of both National Youth League (NYL) and UEFA Youth League (UYL) matches with those of an experimental game profile–based training (GPBT) protocol. Time-motion traits and physiological, perceptual, and neuromuscular responses were investigated in 24 male soccer players across 14 matches and 6 GPBT training sessions, for a total of 420 samples. The GPBT had a greater influence on time-motion traits and perceptual responses than the NYL and UYL matches (all p < 0.001). No significant GPBT vs. match differences were found for mean heart rate or blood lactate (F = 1.228, p = 0.304, and F = 0.978, p = 0.385, respectively). Finally, the GPBT protocol led to greater impairment of the neuromuscular explosive performances when compared with those of the postmatch scores (squat jump: F = 19.991, p < 0.001; countermovement jump: F = 61.703, p < 0.001). Results identified the GPBT protocol as characterized by relatively greater high-intensity workloads than official NYL and UYL matches, requiring increased demanding efforts. In light of these outcomes, the GPBT protocol can be considered an advantageous training method for elite soccer players, capable of stimulating the physical effort and physiological capabilities required during a match. This approach is favorable when designing a training intervention according to the principle of sport specificity, as it is based on the specific metabolic demands.
Rapamycin-Resistant mTOR Activity Is Required for Sensory Axon Regeneration Induced by a Conditioning Lesion
Authors: Chen Weitao , Lu Na , Ding Yue , Wang Yuan , Chan Leung Ting , Wang Xu , Gao Xin , Jiang Songshan , Liu Kai 
Published: December 2016

AbstractNeuronal mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activity is a critical determinant of the intrinsic regenerative ability of mature neurons in the adult central nervous system (CNS). However, whether its action also applies to peripheral nervous system (PNS) neurons after injury remains elusive. To address this issue unambiguously, we used genetic approaches to determine the role of mTOR signaling in sensory axon regeneration in mice. We showed that deleting mTOR in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons suppressed the axon regeneration induced by conditioning lesions. To establish whether the impact of mTOR on axon regeneration results from functions of mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) or 2 (mTORC2), two distinct kinase complexes, we ablated either Raptor or Rictor in DRG neurons. We found that suppressing mTORC1 signaling dramatically decreased the conditioning lesion effect. In addition, an injury to the peripheral branch boosts mTOR activity in DRG neurons that cannot be completely inhibited by rapamycin, a widely used mTOR-specific inhibitor. Unexpectedly, examining several conditioning lesion–induced pro-regenerative pathways revealed that Raptor deletion but not rapamycin suppressed Stat3 activity in neurons. Therefore, our results demonstrate that crosstalk between mTOR and Stat3 signaling mediates the conditioning lesion effect and provide genetic evidence that rapamycin-resistant mTOR activity contributes to the intrinsic axon growth capacity in adult sensory neurons after injury.
Newly Formed Endothelial Cells Regulate Myeloid Cell Activity Following Spinal Cord Injury via Expression of CD200 Ligand
Authors: Cohen Merav , Ben-Yehuda Hila , Porat Ziv , Raposo Catarina , Gordon Siamon , Schwartz Michal 
Published: December 2016

The central nervous system (CNS) is endowed with several immune-related mechanisms that contribute to its protection and maintenance in homeostasis and under pathology. Here, we discovered an additional mechanism that controls inflammatory responses within the CNS milieu under injurious conditions, involving CD200 ligand (CD200L) expressed by newly formed endothelial cells. We observed that CD200L is constitutively expressed in the mouse healthy CNS by endothelial cells of the blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier and of the spinal cord meninges, but not by the endothelium of the blood–spinal cord barrier. Following spinal cord injury (SCI), newly formed endothelial cells, located only at the epicenter of the lesion site, expressed CD200L. Moreover, in the absence of CD200L expression by CNS-resident cells, functional recovery of mice following SCI was impaired. High throughput single-cell flow cytometry image analysis following SCI revealed CD200L-dependent direct interaction between endothelial and local CD200R+myeloid cells, including activated microglia and infiltrating monocyte-derived macrophages (mo-MΦ). Absence of CD200L signaling, bothin vitroandin vivo, resulted in a higher inflammatory response of the encountering macrophages, manifested by elevation in mRNA expression ofTnfα andIl1β, increased intracellular TNFα immunoreactivity, and reduced expression levels of macrophage factors that are associated with resolution of inflammation, Dectin-1, CD206 (mannose receptor), and IL-4R. Collectively, our results highlight the importance of CD200-mediated immune dialogue between endothelial cells and the local resident microglia and infiltrating mo-MΦ within the lesion area, as a mechanism that contributes to regulation of inflammation following acute CNS injury.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThis manuscript focuses on a novel mechanism of inflammation-regulation following spinal cord injury (SCI), orchestrated by CD200-ligand (CD200L) expressed by newly formed endothelial cells within the lesion site. Our study reveals that, in homeostasis, CD200L is expressed by endothelial cells of the mouse blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier and of the blood–leptomeningeal barrier, but not by endothelial cells of the blood–spinal cord barrier. Following SCI, newly formed endothelial cells located within the epicenter of the lesion site were found to express CD200L at time points that were shown to be critical for repair. Our results reveal a direct interaction between CD200L+endothelial cells and CD200R+microglia and macrophages, resulting in attenuated inflammation, biasing macrophage phenotype toward inflammation-resolving cells, and promotion of functional recovery following SCI.
PASAULIO GARSAI, SUSTINGĘ KALBOJE
Authors: Escoda Xavier Blanco 
Published: December 2016

MELNIKIENĖ, DANGUOLĖ, 2016. L’onomatopée, ou le « monstre hybride ».Paris: Hermann Éditeurs. – 286 p.Danguolės Melnikienės knyga apie onomatopėjas, žodžius esančius kalbų paribiuose, susideda iš trijų pagrindinių dalių: pirmojoje yra apžvelgiamos kalbos atsiradimo (onomatopėjinės ir fonocentrinės) teorijos, antrojoje nagrinėjamas onomatopėjų lingvistinis statusas, o trečioji – skirta onomatopėjų leksikografinio aprašo analizei.
Authors: Arrieira Isabel Cristina De Oliveria , Thofern Maira Buss , Porto Adrize Rutz , Amestoy Simone Coelho , Cardoso Daniela Habekost 
Published: December 2016

Objetivo: Compreender como a espiritualidade é incorporadapelos integrantes da equipe do Programa de Internação Domiciliar Interdisciplinar (pidi) Oncológico no cuidado paliativo.Metodologia: Estudo de abordagem qualitativa, descritivae exploratória, fundamentada na Teoria Histórico-Cultural deVygotsky. Compuseram a pesquisa todos os integrantes da equipe interdisciplinar, totalizando oito sujeitos. Os dados foram coletados por meio da técnica de grupo focal, com cinco encontros realizados durante o período de fevereiro a maio de 2009, nos quais contou-se com a participação de dois observadores. Resultados: Emergiram dois temas: Cuidados paliativos e aespiritualidade e A espiritualidade e o processo de morrer. Os profissionais relacionaram a espiritualidade como forma de promover reflexão e aceitação da morte e sua relevância nas ações paliativistas.Conclusão: Podemos perceber que esta equipe mostrou-se disposta a compreender e adotar a espiritualidade durante a execução dos cuidados paliativos das pessoas em processo de morrer.
Authors: Santana Rosimere Ferreira , Lobato Hanna Araujo , Santos George Luiz Alves dos , Alexandrino Shardelle Araújo , Alencar Tâmara Dias de , Souza Thaisa Araújo de 
Published: December 2016

Objetivo: Analisar o desenvolvimento de oficinas de estimulaçãocognitiva específicas para idosos com baixa escolaridade e associá-lo ao desempenho da capacidade funcional.Metodologia: Estudo de intervenção antes e depois, de abordagem quantitativa. Como instrumentos de coleta de dados, utilizaram-se testes de rastreio cognitivo. Foram incluídos 12 idosos de baixa escolaridade, com queixassubjetivas de memória. Os participantes foram de grupos paraterceira idade. A análise foi descritiva e inferencial.Resultados: A maior parte da amostra foi composta por mulheres (83,3%), indivíduos que residiam sozinhos (41,7%), longevos, com média de idade de 77,4 ± 6,7, e com 5,5 ± 2,2 anos de escolaridade. As áreas cognitivas mais treinadas nas oficinas foram atenção, memória de curto prazo e concentração. A memória de curto prazo e a linguagem foram testadas pelo Mini Exame do Estado Mental (p = 0,50) e pelo teste de evocação de palavras (p = 0,99), respectivamente,e não apresentaram significância estatística, mas tiveramvariações absoluta e relativa negativas. Houve manutenção da capacidade para as atividades instrumentais de vida diária, com Lawton (p = 0,99). Obteve-se aumento na variação da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (p = 0,018), porém sem significância clínica. Quanto à avaliação das oficinas pelos idosos, a interação e a participação foram consideradas satisfatórias (100%). 92% dos participantes sentiram-se seguros na realização das atividades propostas. A expressão de melhora na memória foi percebida por 92% com altos níveis (4 e 5), porém 41,7% dos idosos relataram insatisfação comos materiais usados nas oficinas.Conclusão: As avaliações indicaram estabilização do quadro,portanto, as intervenções demonstraram-se eficazes na manutenção da cognição, bem como uma estratégia para a socialização.
HIGH NATURE VALUE GRASSLANDS FROM ARRHENATHERION ALLIANCE IDENTIFIED IN MUREŞ COUNTY
Authors: Oroian Silvia , Samarghitan Mihaela , Hiritiu MARIANA , Cosarca SANDA , Tanase CORNELIU 
Published: December 2016

Arrhenatherion alliance meadows are recognized to be among the best pastures in our country due to high productivity and good nutrition value. The research was conducted in several areas of Mures County. The studied grasslands were classified into two types of Natura 2000 habitats: 6510 Lowland hay meadows (Alopecurus pratensis, Sanguisorba officinalis) and 6520 Mountain hay meadows. The identified phytocoenosis belong to two plant associations: Arrhenatheretum elatioris Br.-Bl. Ex Scherrer 1925 and Poo Trisetetum flavescentis (Knapp 1951) Oberd. 1957. The analysis of data collected in the field reveals that the current state of conservation of the two types of habitat is good and very good. Habitats in a good and very good state of preservation is distinguish by a great floristic composition: approx. 100-150 cormophyte species with good and very good forage value. As habitats are more susceptible to the management applied and any changes to land use can affect habitat quality (eg abandoning mowing and turning the land into pasture), the ecological functions of this habitat will be satisfied as long as they are mowed after Poaceae species matured.
Studies Concerning the Quality of Felix Soybean Breed
Authors: Deac Valeria , Rotar Ioan , Vidican Roxana , Mălinaş Anamaria 
Published: December 2016

Soy protein is the most inexpensive source of high-nutritional quality protein and therefore is the world’s predominant commercially available vegetable protein. In order to keep this levels of fat and proteins at higher standards studies need to be develop in order to highlight the factors affecting soybean quality. The aim of our research was to analyse the variations in soybean protein and fat content and thru this to highlight the optimum management of nutrients for achieving high quality soy products. The experimental field was placed in the Agricultural Research Development Turda (ARDS) in 2013. The biological material consists in a genotype of soybean created at ARDS Turda – Felix variety. The experimental plots were installed after the subdivided parcel method and were fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers in 4 different doses. In order to accomplish our goal we followed soy content in protein and fat under the influence of the inputs applied. Analysing the data recorded we observed a low influence of the experimental factors on soybean seeds content in fat substances. In the same time the protein content varies significantly under the influence of the technological inputs applied. The highest increases in protein content are achieved when organic fertilizer is applied. The results showed an interesting evolution of soybean chemical content under the influence of differentiated fertilization and also some interesting correlation between chemical content and some production indexes.
The Conservation Measures of NATURA 2000 "Someşul Rece" Site Management Plan
Authors: Proorocu Marian , Miclăuş Mădălina , Paulic Sînziana , Bodan Sonia , Popa Andreea 
Published: December 2016

Natura 2000 is a European network of protected natural areas including a significant number of natural habitats and wild species for the interest of comunnity. Natura 2000 ROSCI 0233 "Someşul Rece" Site is situated in the south-western county of Cluj, on the administrative territory of Măguri-Răcătău and Ierii Valley. It has an area of 8529 ha and is a framed area of the Apuseni Mountains Alpine bioregions. The site preserves the following natural habitats: Rough mountain beech forests Asperulo-Fagetum, beech forests of Luzulo-Fagetum, forests acidophilous Picea Abies mountain region and protect important species and active fish fauna, flora and fauna of the Apuseni Mountains. It is also home for several species (mammals, amphibians, fish and beetles) like: lynx, wolf or otter. The conservation measures of Natura 2000 Somesul Rece Site, elaborated in order to protect the habitats and the species are part of the management plan. These measures were developed in close connection with the conservation status of habitats and species, but also taking into account the needs of local communities. These measures include: maintaining habitats in favorable conservation status; maintain the current habitat areas; preventing and combating poaching and overfishing;ensuring peace in areas of rock (for large mammals).
Precocious Utilisation at Reproduction of Female Youth Sheep From Ţigaie Breed
Authors: Pascal Constantin , Atanasiu Traian Stefan , Nechifor Ionica , Cristian Costica 
Published: December 2016

Ovine rearing represents a domain being in a full development process in Romania. At the base of this tendency are the solicitation of local and external markets for basic production, respectively meat and milk. To record favourable economical results farmers wants to apply the most optimal technologies so, economical efficiency to reach a maximum level for each female which is part of the livestock (Pascal, 2015, Daraban 2006 ). One of those technologies refers also at precocious utilisation at reproduction of a female youth. So, the aim of effectuated research was represented by studying of possibilities for utilization at reproduction of female youth at an age still from the first year of life.Biologic material was represented by domestic ovine, from Ţigaie breed, reared in different farms situated in the North-East part of Romania. Experimental batches were formed by females with different ages, but all of them being utilized for the first time at mating. Respecting those demands were formed three batches differentially by age between them, which had, at the moment of utilization for reproduction, 9 months (L1), 18 months (L2) and 22 months (L3). Control batch was formed by adult females belonging to the same breed (LM). In the current research were tracked more aspects, the most important being the ones in which were analyzed the influence of sheep’ age on specific indexes of reproduction function, on the total duration of gestation and on further corporal development of youth females. The obtained data were statistically processed using ANOVA software, and for determination of differences and their signification were utilized Fisher and Tukey tests. The obtained results allow us to enlightened the fact that even, in case of batches formed by female youth, the mean values for studied parameters were very close to the ones specific to adult sheep, differences are significant in majority of situations for p >0.01.
MINERAL PROFILE EVOLUTION OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS WITH ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS
Authors: Pasca Claudia , Marghitas Liviu Alexandru , Dezmirean Daniel Severus , Bobiș Otilia , Bonta Victorita , Mihăiescu Tania , Chirila Flore , Fit Nicodim 
Published: December 2016

Individual minerals and antibacterial activity were investigated in 5 medicinal plants (pot marigold - Calendula officinalis, burdock - Arctium lappa, celandine - Chelidonium majus, basil- Ocimum basilicum, thyme - Thymus vulgaris) using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) technique and antibiogram method. The antibacterial susceptibility has been evaluated over 12 strains isolated from milk microflora, belonging to Staphylococcus, Vibrio, Serratia and Bacillus genera. The obtained results show the best antibacterial effect with Arctium lappa ethanol extracts, having inhibition areas of 6.3 to 17.5 mm, with an average of 9.0 mm and the highest determined mineral being Calcium. The results obtained open the prospect of using these medicinal plants as an alternative to be used for the control and cure of some mineral deficiencies or for preventing various diseases of the animals.
Antibacterial Activity of Pollen Extracts on Pathogenic Microflora from Milk
Authors: Marghitas Liviu Alexandru , Pasca Claudia , Dezmirean Daniel Severus , Bobiș Otilia , Bonta Victorita , Margaoan Rodica , Chirila Flore , Fit Nicodim 
Published: December 2016

Bee-pollen was used for thousands of years as functional food and medicinal plant product. Various beneficial effects were attributed to it and its consumption was increased over the years. The tests have been made on 16 pollen samples of the following families: Rosaceae, Salicaceae, Fabaceae, Tiliaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae and two polifloral pollen assortment, using difuzimetric method. Among the tested bacteria, the Onobrychis viciifolia pollen has the highest sensitivity 11.86±1.79 mm while the low antibacterial activity was registered for Brassica sp. pollen 8.65±2.65 mm. As the use of antibiotic substances over a long period of time resulted in larger doses of residues in milk and representing a potential biohazard, the use of ethanol extracts from beepollen is a real alternative in the treatment of cows with various diseases.
Bioeconomy and Green Economy: European Strategies, Action Plans and Impact on Life Quality
Authors: Socaciu Carmen 
Published: December 2016

The review presents the definitions, the main concepts and vision for Bioeconomy versus Green economy. The key aspects which are discussed refers to European strategy and action plans (1), Bioeconomy and agriculture orientation (2), Biorefinery for a better life quality (3) and involvement of education, research and innovation for the progress of Bioeconomy (4). There are described the main challenges, requirements, aims related to the integration of bioeconomy in different economic sectors, the strategic plans and activities at global level with specific consideration for European member states. Innovation and the need of an integrative knowledge, creating translational bridges and covering gaps by sustainable interdisciplinary research and technology development are also discussed. Considering the vital links betweeen research - innovation and technlogy transfer, for the bioeconomy progress, relevant examples will be presented, related to European programs (2014-2020), e.g. Horizon 2020, European Innovation partnership (EIP) and Partnerships Public-Private (PPP). The role of universities, as best providers of education and research will be underlined with a strong focus on the need to develop the entrepreunership culture and their role as knowledge and innovation disseminator, filling the gap research­-invention­­-innovation.
Studies regarding the influence of brown flaxseed flour addition in wheat flour of a very good quality for bread making on bread quality
Authors: CODINA Georgiana Gabriela , MIRONEASA Silvia , TODOSI-SANDULEAC Elena 
Published: December 2016

The aim of this study was to incorporate brown flaxseed into bread in order to improve it quality. For this purpose, different levels of whole ground brown flaxseed (5%, 10%, 15% and 20%) were used to substitute wheat flour 650 type of a very good quality for bread making. The bread samples obtained were analyzed from the physical, colour, crumb cell, textural and sensory characteristics point of view. Samples containing 10% of brown flaxseed were with the highest values for loaf volume, porosity and elasticity. The control sample had lowerest redness and greenness value. The maximum hardness was found for bread with 20% brown flaxseed addition. With the increase level of brown flaxseed addition large cells can be noticed in crumb structure of bread. Samples containing 20% of flaxseed were rated poorest in tase, texture, overall acceptability, appearance. Our results indicated that brown flaxseed addition could be added to a typical bread formulation up to levels of 10% with a good overall acceptability offering promising healthy and nutritious alternative to consumers. Between bread flour characteristics at different brown flaxseed flour substitution levels principal component analysis shown significant correlations (p < 0.05) between bread physical characteristics (loaf volume, porosity, elasticity) and bread overall acceptability.
Textural and sensorial characterization of a new oat based product
Authors: STURZA Alina , MURESAN Anduta Elena , RACOLTA Emil , MUSTE Sevastita , PAUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , MURESAN Vlad 
Published: December 2016

Oat it is known as a cereal which provides numerous health benefits due to its composition. Likewise, hemp, flax and olive oils are rich in compounds required for the wellness maintenance and in prevention and treatment of various diseases. Thanks to advances of last decades in the food industry, it can be said that the rheological measurements have become indispensable in order to obtain a quality product. The aim of this work was to develop and optimize a technology for obtaining unfermented dough, respectively, to obtain oat based unleavened bread. The characterization of the final product from a sensorial point of view was performed, analysis very important for assessing the consumers acceptance. In the meantime the texture properties of all samples were instrumentally determined. Textural profile showed that samples containing higher percent of oil content had a lower hardness than those with reduced percent of oil. The most appreciated unleavened oat bread was dried at 150˚C and had a low content of oil.