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Research roundup: January 2016
Authors: Greener Mark 
Published: January 2016

In brief B vitamins might protect against premenstrual syndrome and the associated risk of hypertension Ischemic strokes are more common during the first few weeks of treatment with alpha-blockers Drinking coffee is associated with reduced mortality from several leading causes of death; meanwhile, researchers identified one of coffee's antidiabetic chemicals Warfarin may interact with sulphonylureas, increasing the risk of hospital admissions and emergency department visits
The catalytic potential of equality and human rights commissions
Authors: O'Cinneide Colm 
Published: January 2016

When equality commissions were first established in the UK and certain other European and North American states in the 1960s and 1970s, they were expected to play an important role in promoting equality of opportunity and enforcing compliance with the newly enacted anti-discrimination laws of that era. Fifty years on, the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and equivalent bodies in other states continue to perform these functions – and are increasingly also supposed to promote compliance with a wide range of international human rights standards. However, the capacity of such bodies to act as drivers of legal, political and social change is subject to severe limitations, irrespective of whether they are ‘pure’ equality bodies focused on non-discrimination or ‘merged’ bodies performing a wider range of functions across the human rights field at large.
Some of these constraints are ‘external’ in nature, that is, they relate to their resources, independence, powers and general functioning. Others are more ‘internal’ and existential in nature, that is, they relate to their purpose, functioning, role and relationship with socially disadvantaged groups. Taken together, these constraints hobble the ability of equality and human rights commissions to give effect to a radical agenda of social transformation. However, such bodies can nevertheless still function as effective ‘change agents’ by enforcing anti-discrimination law and promoting respect for fundamental rights – even if the impact of their work will often be incremental and accumulative rather than immediate and dramatic, as explored in this paper by reference to experience from the UK and other states. In this respect, the trend towards establishing merged equality and human rights commissions represents an affirmation of faith in the modest yet still tangible potential of such bodies to make a positive contribution to the progressive development of society at large.
The risk of metabolic syndrome and nutrition
Authors: Kuntsevich Aleksandr Konstantinovich 
Published: January 2016

In the present literature review modern epidemiological studies the role of nutrition in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome. Were analyzed mainly work on the association of certain types of dietary intake of the population to the risk of metabolic syndrome in several Western and Asian countries. The purpose of these studies was to determine deemed "good" type and the "bad" type of food, risk assessment and exchange of metabolic disorders to determine the optimal dietary recommendations. Application of factor and cluster analysis allowed in a number of studies to identify groups of products associated with a decrease in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to estimate the odds ratios of metabolic syndrome when compared with the "bad" diet. A number of papers were obtained confirm the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in the prevention of metabolic disorders. Commitment to the traditional Western diet is associated with deterioration in health, compared with the recommended "healthy" diet. Data from epidemiological studies nutrition and metabolic disorders associated with a number of diseases, may be useful in determining how the recommendations on the best type of feeding the population, so to identify ways to further research.
The relationship of quality of life of patients, body weight and comorbidities in different periods after surgical treatment of morbid obesity
Authors: Egiev Valeriy Nikolaevich , Mayorova Yuliya Borisovna , Zorin Evgeniy Aleksandrovich , Meleshko Anastasiya Vladimirovna , Orlovskaya Ekaterina Sergeevna 
Published: January 2016

The main goal of any surgical intervention in morbid obesity is to improve the quality of life of patients which is considered directly related to the loss of excess body weight and a reduction in the incidence of related diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the interdependence of these indicators. In 2005-2013 we performed 457 operations of gastric banding (GB) and 198 - gastric bypass (GBP). After GB only body mass index (BMI) and quality of life index (QOL) had significant linear correlation, i.e., the higher the weight of the patient, the worse the quality of life. After GBP there was is a significant linear relationship only between the patient's body weight and dynamics of comorbidities, i.e. the higher the weight of the patient, the higher the level of comorbidity. The QOL of patients after GBP does not depend on the body weight or on the frequency of comorbidities.
The effect of frequency of occurrence of lexical items in incidental vocabulary learning
Authors: Vural Ersen 
Published: January 2016

<p class="Abstract">This study attempts to examine incidental vocabulary instruction in terms of learners’ frequency of encounter with target lexical items. A text containing target words with different occurrence frequencies was selected. Five frequency bands were created based on the occurrence frequencies of words. Subjects were asked to read the text guessing the meaning of the words with the help of contextual cues. Learners’ retention of unknown words from five frequency bands was measured using immediate and delayed post test. The test included three sections: a recognition test, a multiple choice test and a translation test.<strong> </strong>Correct answers were analysed to see whether there exists differences in retention of words from various frequency bands. </p>
Multi-region fuzzy logic controller with local PID controllers for U-tube steam generator in nuclear power plant
Authors: Puchalski Bartosz , Duzinkiewicz Kazimierz , Rutkowski Tomasz 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In the paper, analysis of multi-region fuzzy logic controller with local PID controllers for steam generator of pressurized water reactor (PWR) working in wide range of thermal power changes is presented. The U-tube steam generator has a nonlinear dynamics depending on thermal power transferred from coolant of the primary loop of the PWR plant. Control of water level in the steam generator conducted by a traditional PID controller which is designed for nominal power level of the nuclear reactor operates insufficiently well in wide range of operational conditions, especially at the low thermal power level. Thus the steam generator is often controlled manually by operators. Incorrect water level in the steam generator may lead to accidental shutdown of the nuclear reactor and consequently financial losses. In the paper a comparison of proposed multi region fuzzy logic controller and traditional PID controllers designed only for nominal condition is presented. The gains of the local PID controllers have been derived by solving appropriate optimization tasks with the cost function in a form of integrated squared error (ISE) criterion. In both cases, a model of steam generator which is readily available in literature was used for control algorithms synthesis purposes. The proposed multi-region fuzzy logic controller and traditional PID controller were subjected to broad-based simulation tests in rapid prototyping software - Matlab/Simulink. These tests proved the advantage of multi-region fuzzy logic controller with local PID controllers over its traditional counterpart.
Stability of fractional positive nonlinear systems
Authors: Kaczorek Tadeusz 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe conditions for positivity and stability of a class of fractional nonlinear continuous-time systems are established. It is assumed that the nonlinear vector function is continuous, satisfies the Lipschitz condition and the linear part is described by a Metzler matrix. The stability conditions are established by the use of an extension of the Lyapunov method to fractional positive nonlinear systems.
WYBRANE PROBLEMY ZUŻYCIA TRANSMISJI ŚMIGŁOWCA Mi-24
Authors: Gębura Andrzej , Zientalski Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

AbstractPrzedstawiono hipotezę wzajemnego destrukcyjnego oddziaływania zużytego łożyska górnego przekładni WR-24 na skrzynkę napędów śmigłowca Mi-24. Mi-24 jest jedynym eksploatowanym w Polsce śmigłowcem, w którym skrzynka napędu agregatów zamontowana jest poza przekładnią główną – pośrodku wału transmisji, pomiędzy główną skrzynią napędową a śmigłem ogonowym. Uszkodzenie kół zębatych w skrzynce napędu prądnic jest jednoznaczne z przerwaniem napędu śmigła ogonowego. Takie przerwanie powoduje natychmiastowe obracanie się kadłuba w kierunku odwrotnym do kierunku obrotu śmigła głównego. Wiąże się z tym także utrata siły nośnej oraz sterowności. Może to doprowadzić do katastrofy. Taki przypadek miał miejsce w styczniu 2011 roku w Afganistanie – obaj autorzy uczestniczyli w procesie jego badania. Autorzy, uwzględniając bardzo dobre, wręcz legendarne własności bojowe Mi-24 oraz swoje badania nad specyfiką zużywania się elementów transmisji, uważają, że dla tego właśnie śmigłowca w pierwszej kolejności powinny być uruchomione środki na opracowanie i wdrożenie systemu monitorowania zespołu napędowego. Autorzy do tego celu proponują zastosowanie metody FAM-C. Charakteryzuje się ona znaczną ergonomicznością. Za jej pomocą można śledzić jednocześnie wiele par kinematycznych, a więc także obserwować relacje między nimi.
Solutions Of The Mechanical Construction Used In A Range Of The WH Optoelectronic Gimbals
Authors: Konopacki Tomasz , Błaszczyk Janusz 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe article presents the construction of a mechanical optoelectronic gimbal of the WH type, developed in the Air Force Institute of Technology, which is intended for unmanned aircraft systems. On the basis of the development of the gimbal, its basic equipment, essential elements, possible manner of assembly and solution related to the transmission of drives were presented.
STEROWANIE PROCESEM SZKOLENIA NA SYMULATORACH LOTNICZYCH W OPARCIU O CHARAKTERYZUJĄCE GO WIELKOŚCI
Authors: Barszcz Piotr , Wesołowski Mariusz , Blacha Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

AbstractLot samolotu bojowego przebiega w dynamicznie zmieniającym się otoczeniu, gdzie główną rolę w procesie podejmowania decyzji odgrywa odpowiednio przygotowany pilot, a szczególnie jego percepcja. W artykule przedstawiono analizy wykonane w oparciu o wyniki badań przeprowadzonych na określonej populacji podchorążych oraz pilotów, którzy wykonywali loty na symulatorach lotniczych. Badania prowadzono, mierząc czas reakcji na wprowadzane sytuacje awaryjne oraz określano liczbę popełnianych błędów. Na podstawie analizy korelacji cech charakteryzujących poziom wyszkolenia kandydata na pilota oraz wyszkolonego pilota, znając funkcje rozkładu prawdopodobieństwa tych cech, można szacować, jakie wyniki powinien osiągać podchorąży podczas wykonywania określonego ćwiczenia, aby system szkoleniowy dał zamierzone efekty podczas wykonywania zadań w samolocie, na którym docelowo będzie latał.
Management Of Trainings With Use Of Flight Simulators In Compliance With Characteristic Parameters Of Equipment
Authors: Barszcz Piotr , Wesołowski Mariusz , Blacha Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

AbstractFlights conditions of combat aircrafts subject to dynamic changes in variable environment, where properly trained and skilled pilots, capable of perceiving stimuli from outside, play key roles in the decision-making process. The study discloses analyses that have been completed on grounds of survey results carried out for a specific population of cadets and pilots that had practiced on flight simulators. The surveys consisted in measurements of the human response time to artificially arranged emergency circumstances with counting of misbehaviour and errors. Then, upon analysis of correlation between skill features demonstrated by pilot candidates (cadets) and trained pilots and with consideration to functions of probability distribution of these features it is possible to estimate expected results that should be achieved by cadets for specific exercises to assess the training system as efficient and suitable to provide intended results when real tasks are assigned to trainees flying eventual aircrafts.
WYBRANE PROBLEMY WDRAŻANIA SYSTEMU ZARZĄDZANIA JAKOŚCIĄ W LOTNICTWIE WOJSKOWYM
Authors: Wesołowski Piotr Barszcz , Blacha Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

AbstractWłaściwe zarządzanie jednostką organizacyjną oraz przekazywanie rzetelnej informacji o jej funkcjonowaniu to istotne czynniki, które mają wpływ na bezpieczeństwo wykonywanych operacji lotniczych. Zgodnie z decyzją Nr 400/MON Ministra Obrony Narodowej od 1 stycznia 2013 r. rozpoczęto wdrażanie do jednostek lotniczych „Systemu zapewnienia jakości w lotnictwie Sił Zbrojnych” [1]. Normy serii ISO 9000 wymuszają zmianę podejścia do problemu zarządzania jednostką organizacyjną. Analiza istotnych parametrów następuje już na wejściu, a nie tylko na wyjściu oraz jednocześnie wykorzystuje się działania zapobiegawcze i monitorowanie procesów w trakcie ich trwania.Wdrożony system zarządzania jakością (SZJ) daje rozwiązania całościowe – wszystkie służby jednostki organizacyjnej pracują w jednym, spójnym systemie organizacyjnym i komunikują się poprzez jeden system informacyjny. System zarządzania jakością wymusza przestrzeganie ustalonych procedur działania i nie pozwala na „nieformalne obiegi” w zakresie zarządzania organizacją.
Selected Problems Of Incorporating A Quality Management System In The Air Force
Authors: Barszcz Piotr , Wesołowski Mariusz , Blacha Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe proper management of an organisational unit and communication of reliable information about its functioning are important factors, which affect the safety of the executed aerial operations. According to decision no. 400/MON of the Minister of National Defence, the incorporation of the “Quality Assurance System in the Air Force” [1] commenced on 1 January 2013. The ISO 9000 series standards enforce a change in the approach to the problem of management of the organisational unit. The analysis of the important parameters takes place at the start, not only at the end, and uses simultaneously preventive actions and the monitoring of processes during their execution.The incorporated Quality Management System (QMS) provides comprehensive solutions – all services of the organisational unit operate in a single, coherent organisational system and communicate via one information system. The Quality Management System enforces compliance with the specified conduct procedures and excludes “informal circulation” in the scope of the organisation management.
ZABEZPIECZENIE INFORMATYCZNE W ZARZĄDZANIU JAKOŚCIĄ PROCESU EKSPLOATACJI TECHNICZNEJ WOJSKOWYCH STATKÓW POWIETRZNYCH
Authors: Zieja Mariusz , Smoliński Henryk , Gołda Paweł 
Published: January 2016

AbstractW artykule przedstawiono rolę zabezpieczenia informatycznego w zarządzaniu jakością procesu eksploatacji technicznej wojskowych statków powietrznych. Zaproponowano metodologię analizy statystycznej charakterystyk stanów dominujących na przykładzie analizy wskaźników skuteczności wykrywania uszkodzeń w obsługach technicznych. Wykazano, że właściwie przeprowadzona analiza statystyczna wskaźników charakteryzujących proces eksploatacji technicznej statków powietrznych jest zdolna ujawnić problemy występujące w realizacji tego procesu.
Information Technology Protection In Quality Management Of The Technical Operation Process Of Military Aircraft
Authors: Zieja Mariusz , Smoliński Henryk , Gołda Paweł 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis paper presents the role of IT protection in the quality management of the technical operation process of military aircraft. The methodology of the statistical analysis of characteristics of the dominant states, on the basis of analysing the performance indicators of damage detection in technical services, was proposed. It was shown that a properly conducted statistical analysis of the indicators, which characterise the technical operation process of aircraft, is capable of disclosing the problems that occur during the implementation of this process.
Reasons for Inadequate Vaccination after Splenectomy
Authors: Tanasković Marko , Odalović Bozidar , Janković Slobodan , Hamzagić Nedim 
Published: January 2016

Summary
The aim of this study was to analyze the reasons why the guidelines for post-splenectomy vaccination are not being followed. Considering that vaccination reduces the risk of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection, it is important to determine the reasons for inadequate vaccination after splenectomy.
Our research was a qualitative study based on interviews with six surgeons, one general practitioner and three patients who underwent splenectomy, and on the review of patient’s medical charts and discharge summaries.
This study has shown that health care team and patients lack sufficient knowledge about postsplenectomy vaccination. In addition, the study has shown that splenectomy registers, medical bracelets and up-to-date vaccination cards still have not become part of our current practice.
Our study has shown that patient education and health care team education is crucial to follow the guidelines for post-splenectomy vaccination, which is similar to most other reports.
In order to increase the level of post-splenectomy vaccination, we need to upgrade the education of health care teams and patients. Moreover, we need to start using splenectomy registers, medical bracelets and up-to-date vaccination cards.
A current view of the diagnostics and treatment of phenylketonuria in Slovakia
Authors: Ürge Oto 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
An overview of the diagnostics and treatment of phenylketonuria in Slovakia is presented in this paper. The nature of diseases, incidence and prevalence in Slovakia, its genetic characteristics, current laboratory diagnostics and treatment options are defined. A new method of phenylketonuria screening in Slovakia, which has brought substantial improvement in early detection of the disease and shortening time for definitive diagnosis since 1995 as well as the importance of a tandem MS/MS (mass spectrometry) introduced in the diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders, is presented. The current state of phenylketonuria treatment focusing on low-protein dietary treatment and supplementation of amino acid mixtures is analysed. The use of sapropterin, enzyme replacement therapy, large neutral amino acids supplementation and gene therapy are also discussed.
Genetics of alkaptonuria – an overview
Authors: Zatkova Andrea , Nemethova Martina 
Published: January 2016

AbstractAlkaptonuria (AKU) is the first described inborn error of metabolism and a classical example of rare autosomal recessive disease. AKU patients carry homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations of the gene coding for enzyme homogentisate dioxygenase (HGD) involved in metabolism of tyrosine. The metabolic block in AKU causes accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA) that, with advancing age of the patient, leads to severe and painful ochronotic arthropathy.HGDgene was mapped to chromosome 3q13.3 and is composed of 14 exons. In about 400 patients, 142 pathogenic variants were reported that are listed inHGDmutations database (http://hgddatabase.cvtisr.sk/). In this review, we summarise different aspects of AKU genetics and impact of theHGDvariants on enzyme function.
Toxocarosis of the organ of sight – the complex pathological and diagnostic problem
Authors: Kocięcki Jarosław , Kocięcka Wanda , Dmitriew Andrzej 
Published: January 2016

AbstractSelected parasitological and epidemiological aspects of Toxocara spp. invasion were discussed. Pathomechanism of lesions and involvement of the organ of sight in toxocarosis were presented. It was stressed that pathological lesions may involve various structures of the eyeball. Moreover, the pattern of lesions may vary depending on the early or late stage of the invasion. Diagnostic techniques were presented, indispensable in confirmation of toxocarosis and establishing its duration. In diagnosis of the ocular form of toxocarosis the significance of differential diagnostic analysis was stressed, particularly essential in oligosymptomatic cases and upon coexistence of other diseases progressing with involvement of the organ of sight. This is important for further specialised management and in selection of an appropriate therapy.
Description of a new species of Chabaudus Inglis and Ogden, 1965 (Nematoda: Seuratoidea) from the frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis from Dehrandun, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Rizvi Anjum N. , Bursey Charles R. , Maity Pallab 
Published: January 2016

AbstractChabaudus dehradunensis sp. nov. (Nematoda: Seuratoidea) from the large intestine of the water skipper, Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Anura, Dicroglossidae), from Dehrandun, India is described and illustrated. Chabaudus dehradunensis sp. nov. is the 6
Fertilization in the cestode Echinococcus multilocularis (Cyclophyllidea, Taeniidae)
Authors: Świderski Zdzisław , Miquel Jordi , Azzouz-Maache Samira , Pétavy Anne-Françoise 
Published: January 2016

AbstractFertilization in the taeniid cestode Echinococcus multilocularis with uniflagellate spermatozoa was examined by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Fertilization in this species occurs in the oviduct lumen or in the fertilization canal proximal to the ootype, where the formation of the embryonic capsule precludes sperm contact with the oocytes. Cortical granules are not present in the cytoplasm of the oocytes of this species, however, several large bodies containing granular material where frequently observed. Spermatozoa coil spirally around the oocytes and syngamy occurs by lateral fusion of oocyte and sperm plasma membranes. In the ootype, one vitellocyte associates with fertilized oocyte, forming a membranous capsule which encloses both cell types. In this stage, the spirally coiled sperm body adheres partly to the external oocyte surface, and partially enters into the perinuclear cytoplasm. The electron-dense sperm nucleus becomes progressively electron-lucent within the oocyte cytoplasm after penetration. Simultaneously with chromatin decondensation, the elongated sperm pronucleus changes shape, forming a spherical male pronucleus, which attains the size of the female pronucleus. Cleavage begins immediately after pronuclear fusion.