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Paramedic-reported barriers towards use of CPR feedback devices in Perth, Western Australia
Authors: Talikowska Milena , Tohira Hideo , Brink Deon , Bailey Paul , Finn Professor Judith 
Published: December 2016

Feedback devices for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) have been introduced across a number of emergency medical services (EMS) worldwide with the intention of increasing the provision of high quality CPR. In July 2014, St. John Ambulance Western Australia (SJA-WA) introduced the Q-CPRTM device into mandatory clinical practice; however usage rates were lower than expected. Methods: A voluntary, anonymous survey was issued to a convenience sample of SJA-WA paramedics from September to December 2015 to determine the paramedic-reported barriers towards the use of Q-CP Results: Of the 264 paramedics who participated in the survey, 41% reported having used Q-CPR during their last attempted resuscitation. Among those who had not used it, the reason most commonly cited (37%) was that a mechanical chest compression device arrived on scene prior to the Q-CPR being deployed. Secondly, other interventions were prioritized above the use of Q-CPR (20%). Thirdly, pain associated with use of the Q-CPR prevented its utilization in 17% of cases. Other reasons were less frequently reported. Conclusion: Lower usage rates appeared to be primarily linked to the utilisation of other equipment and interventions in preference to the Q-CPR and to a lesser extent due to pain associated with the use of such devices.
THE AHARONOV-BOHM HAMILTONIAN WITH TWO VORTICES REVISITED
Authors: Košťáková Petra , Stovicek Pavel 
Published: December 2016

<p>We consider an invariant quantum Hamiltonian <em>H</em> = −Δ<em><sub>LB</sub></em> + <em>V</em> in the <em>L</em><sup>2</sup> space based on a Riemannian manifold <em>˜M</em> with a discrete symmetry group Γ. To any unitary representation Λ of Γ one can relate another operator on <em>M</em> = <em>˜M</em> /Γ, called <em>H</em><sub>Λ</sub>, which formally corresponds to the same differential operator as <em>H</em> but which is determined by quasi-periodic boundary conditions. As originally observed by Schulman in theoretical physics and Sunada in mathematics, one can construct the propagator associated with <em>H</em><sub>Λ</sub> provided one knows the propagator associated with <em>H</em>. This approach is reviewed and demonstrated on a quantum model describing a charged particle on the plane with two Aharonov-Bohm vortices. The construction of the propagator is explained in full detail including all substantial intermediate steps.</p>
The originality of transposed maqams with few composed works: Examples from Ruhnevaz and Reng-i Dil<p>Az eser bestelenmiş şed makamların özgünlüğü: Ruhnevaz ve Reng-i Dil örnekleri
Authors: Berkman Esra 
Published: December 2016

The Directorate General of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey organized a “Competition for Compositions in Infrequently-Used Maqams and Usuls” with November 1, 2005 as the deadline of applications, and the competition ended with the awards ceremony in April 2006. Almost 500 composers applied with their compositions in 50 infrequently-used maqams determined by a board, and a total of 50 works from six groups received awards. The organizing institution emphasized that the objectives of the competition were to bring those 50 identified maqams to light, to encourage composers to compose works in these maqams, and to enrich the repertory of maqamic music.Grouped by their tonics and çeşni’s, only two of these 50 maqams were şed (transposed) maqams. One was Rûhnevâz, the transposed maqam of Bûselik, with the tonic in Hüseynîaşîran, and the other was Reng-i Dil, the transposed maqam of Neveser, with the tonic in Acemaşîran. This article seeks to explain why so few compositions have been made in the maqams Rûhnevâz and Reng-i Dil, which are compared for similarities and differences with other maqams that use the same scales in the context of maqamic analysis and transpositions, as well as the originality of these maqams. ÖzetT.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Güzel Sanatlar Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından 2005 yılı 1 Kasım günü çağrılı “Az Kullanılan Makam ve Usûllerde Beste Yarışması” düzenlenir ve Nisan 2006’da bir ödül töreniyle sonlandırılır. Bir kurul tarafından belirlenen 50 az kullanılmış makamda yaklaşık 500 eser sahibi başvuru yapar ve altı gruptan toplam elli eser ödüllendirilir. Düzen­leyen kurumca, yarışma düzenleme amacının, belirlenen 50 makamın yeniden gün ışığına çıkarılması, bestecilerin bu makamlarda eser üretmelerini teşvik etmek ve makam müziği repertuarını zenginleştirme olduğu vurgulan­mıştır.Karar perdeleri ve karar çeşnileri üzerinden bir tabloda gruplandırılan bu 50 makamın sadece ikisinin şed makam olduğu görülmüştür. Bir tanesi Hüseynîaşîran perdesi kararlı Buselik makamı şeddi Rûhnevâz diğeri ise, Acemaşîran perdesi kararlı Neveser makamı şeddi olan Reng-i Dil’dir. Bu yazıda, makamsal analiz, göçürme uygulaması ve aynı dizileri kullanan diğer makamlarla arasındaki benzerlikler / farklılıklar bağlamında, bunlara ek olarak, özgünlük kavramı üzerinden irdelenmiş olan Rûhnevâz ve Reng-i Dil makamlarında, neden nicelik bakımdan az sayıda eser verilmiş olabileceği araştırılmıştır.
In Vitro Propagation of Rhododendron tomentosum – an Endangered Essential Oil Bearing Plant from Peatland
Authors: Jesionek Anna , Kokotkiewicz Adam , Wlodarska Paulina , Filipowicz Natalia , Bogdan Adam , Ochocka Renata , Szreniawa-Sztajnert Aleksandra , Zabiegala Bozena , Bucinski Adam , Luczkiewicz Maria 
Published: December 2016

AbstractRhododendron tomentosumHarmaja (formerlyLedum palustreL.) is a medicinal peat bog plant native to northern Europe, Asia and North America. This plant has a distinctive aroma thanks to the presence of essential oil, to which it also owes its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. However, in EuropeR. tomentosumis classified as an endangered species, mainly due to degradation of peatlands. In the present work, the micropropagation protocol forR. tomentosumwas established for the first time, providing both anex situconservation tool and a means of continuous production ofin vivoandin vitroplant material for further studies.R. tomentosummicroshoots were initiated from leaf explants and further multiplied using Schenk-Hildebrandt (SH) medium supplemented with 9.84 μM 2iP and 1.00 μM TDZ. The shoots were elongated on the SH medium supplemented with 24.6 μM 2iP and subsequently rooted using the perlite substrate saturated with half-strength Woody Plant medium supplemented with 1.0% sucrose and 4.92 μM IBA. The regenerated plants were hardened on the phytohormone-free SH medium and acclimatized using 3:1:1 deacidified peat:perlite:gravel substrate. The identity of the mother plant was confirmed at morphological and molecular levels and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) method was implemented to assess the genetic fidelity of the regenerants. The essential oil content of the maternal plant,in vitroshoots and the regenerants was determined by steam-distillation, and the obtained volatile fractions were analyzed by GC/MS.
Corrosive effects of nitrate-containing phase change materials used with copper
Authors: Danielik Vladimír , Šoška Peter , Felgerová Katarína 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The paper presents the results of a study on the corrosion behaviour of copper (EN CW004A) in five possible phase change materials (PCMs): magnesium nitrate hexahydrate pure and with an addition of Mg(OH)2 (0.5 wt. %) or Sr(OH)2 (0.5 wt. %) at 90 °C, calcium nitrate tetrahydrate at 50 °C and a mixture of magnesium nitrate hexahydrate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (1:1 mass ratio) at 72 °C. The corrosion rate of copper samples is low except for the use of Mg(NO3)2 · 6H2O with/without an addition of Mg(OH)2. The lowest corrosion rate was observed for the mixture Mg(NO3)2 · 6H2O—Ca(NO3)2 · 4H2O (1:1), and it was ca six times lower than that of pure magnesium nitrate hexahydrate.
Effects of white grape preparation on sensory quality of cookies
Authors: Kuchtová Veronika , Karovičová Jolana , Kohajdová Zlatica , Minarovičová Lucia , Kimličková Veronika 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Grape skin pomace is rich in proteins, ash, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and compounds with important biological properties such as phenolic compounds. Because of its complex composition, grape skin pomace can be used for nutritional enrichment of various cereals products. The aim of study was to investigate the effects of grape skin pomace on the sensory properties of cookies. Results indicated that grape skin pomace can be incorporated in cookies as a partial replacement up to 15 % of composite flour without negatively affecting the sensory quality of cookies.
Potential of bran from various wheat variety for cookies production
Authors: Lauková Michaela , Karovičová Jolana , Kohajdová Zlatica , Babulicová Mária , Rückschloss Ľubomír , Lopatková Veronika 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The effect of replacing wheat flour with different kinds of wheat bran and spelt bran at level 5, 10 and 15 % on dough rheology, qualitative parameters of cookies as well as on sensory properties was studied. Addition of bran increased water absorption and mixing tolerance index, prolonged dough development time and decreased dough stability. It was also observed that incorporation of wheat bran modified qualitative parameters of cookies (volume, specific volume, spread ratio and porosity decreased). From the sensory evaluation resulted that higher amounts of wheat bran negatively affected taste, hardness and overall acceptability of cookies. Addition of bran up to 5 % resulted in cookies with high overall acceptability.
Disruption of GABA shunt affects Trichoderma atroviride response to nutritional and environmental stimuli
Authors: Nižnanský Ľuboš , Varečka Ľudovít , Kryštofová Svetlana 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The fungus Trichoderma atroviride is a member of the genus Trichoderma to which belong many species known for high cellulase production, formation of various antibiotics, plant biocontrol and antagonistic activities against other fungi. Deletion of T. atroviride glutamate decarboxylase gene gad caused minor defects in germination, hyphal branching, slower growth and disruption of conidiation pattern. GABA can be used by fungi as a secondary carbon source and as a primary nitrogen source. We analyzed the effect of different nutrient compositions and environmental conditions (light and temperature) on growth and development of T. atroviride in strains defective in the functional GAD. The gad mutants grown on NH4NO3 as a sole carbon source grew slower and formed conidiation bands closer to each other which was clearly demonstrated during their cultivation in race tubes. The gad mutants exhibited slightly lower apical extension growth rate at the room temperature but their apical extension rate dropped significantly at 30 °C. Higher temperature had also inhibitory effect on gad mutant conidiation, whereas 30 °C seems optimal temperature for the parental strain. The optimal temperature for gad mutant conidiation was lower than in F534, about 25 °C.
Crystal structures of [M(N3)2(phen)2] compounds, M = Mn, Co or Cu and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline
Authors: Masárová Petra , Moncol Jan 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Crystal structures of the title compounds, [Mn(N3)2(phen)2] (1), [Co(N3)2(phen)2] (2) and [Cu(N3)2(phen)2] · 1.5 H2O (3), have been determined at 100 K. Central atoms of the above-mentioned compounds are coordinated by four pyridine nitrogen donor atoms from two 1,10-phenanthroline molecules and two nitrogen donor atoms of terminally coordinated azide anions, which resulted in a distorted {MN6} octahedral geometry. The π-π stacking interactions, as well as weak C—H∙∙∙N hydrogen bonds, were observed in all three compounds. Moreover, complex 3 revealed also supramolecular chains of the complex and water molecules linked together through O—H∙∙∙N hydrogen bonds.
Estimation of thermal effects on receptor from pool fires
Authors: Labovská Zuzana , Labovský Juraj 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The aim of this contribution is to provide an overview of the calculation procedures of risk analysis, that is, the effects and consequences of pool fires. Fires and explosions are the most significant and most common causes of damage to equipment and of injuries and death in industry. Damages are a direct consequence of the generated heat flux. Mathematical tools for the prediction of heat flux at a distance can be divided into four classes: semi-empirical models, field models, integral models and zone models. Semi-empirical modeling is a relatively simple technique providing models predicting heat flux at a distance. There are two types of semi-empirical models: point source models and surface emitter models. By their nature, semi-empirical models depend strongly on experimental data. Correlations are able to describe the general features of a fire. Semi-empirical models are ideal for routine hazard assessment purposes because they are mathematically simple, and hence easily understood. However, if more models describing the same phenomenon are available, significant differences in the heat flux prediction can be expected. In this contribution, differences in the prediction of the heat flux from pool fires are discussed.
Robust controller design for a heat exchanger using ℋ2, ℋ∞, ℋ2/ℋ∞, and μ-synthesis approaches
Authors: Vasičkaninová Anna , Bakošová Monika 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Possibilities of using robust controllers for a shell-and-tube heat exchanger control were studied, tested and compared by simulations and obtained results are presented in this paper. The heat exchanger was used to pre-heat petroleum by hot water; the controlled output was the measured output temperature of the heated fluid — petroleum, and the control input was the volumetric flow rate of the heating fluid — water. Robust controllers were designed using ℋ2, ℋ∞, ℋ2/ℋ∞ strategies and μ-synthesis. A comparison with the classical PID control demonstrated the superiority of the proposed robust control especially in case when the controlled process is affected by disturbances.
Cross-talk between leptin, ghrelin and orexins in the central nervous system of seasonal animals – a review
Authors: Kirsz Katarzyna , Szczęsna Małgorzata , Borsuk Anna , Zięba Dorota A. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The maintenance of energy homeostasis is achieved with ‘detectors’ that receive signals from the external and internal environment and with multidirectional ‘communication routes’ including neuronal networks and body fluids, such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Changes in the energy demands of organisms are caused by current physiological status and environmental conditions, including season and food availability. Little is known about the interactions between the metabolic indicators involved in the maintenance of energy homeostasis, e.g., leptin, orexins and ghrelin. Sheep and other seasonal animals are highly adaptable to their environments because of the plasticity of their neural and endocrine systems. Sheep exhibit leptin resistance and are thus an extremely interesting model for research on the relationship between hormonal indicators of energy metabolism. The paper is focused mainly on the anatomical and functional communication between leptin, ghrelin and orexins, which play principal roles in the adaptation of energetic demands to environmental fluctuations.
Effect of the age of ganders on reproductive behavior and fertility in a competitive mating structure
Authors: Gumułka Małgorzata , Rozenboim Israel 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This paper presents the study on determination of gander-goose mating activity in relation to age and the position of gander in social hierarchic rank. Moreover, levels of fertility (F) and testosterone (T) in different gander age groups were analyzed. The study was carried out on one-year-old geese (N = 64) and one- or two-year-old ganders (N = 16; 1♂: 4♀). Observations of mating activity (MA) were conducted during the 3-h period of the daylight (10 h), 2-3 times per week (102 h/ group/34 days). The recording was done with a digital recorder connected to cameras. Agonistic behavioral interactions between ganders were noted to determine a social hierarchic rank. The MA was described by frequency of courtship displays, copulation attempts, successful copulation (SCop), and interaction disrupted (DMI) with agonistic behavior. Fertility was evaluated after the artificial incubation (1×/week) in a commercial hatchery. The frequency of SCop, DMI, and T concentration were higher (P<0.05) for two- than one-year-old ganders. Moreover, F was higher by 11.2% for group of geese kept with two-year-old ganders. There was an effect of the gander’s rank in social hierarchy on the frequency of MA. For dominant ganders, frequency of courtship displays (1.0/times/3 h) and copulation attempts (0.8/times/3 h) were lower (P<0.05), but SCop (1.5/times/3 h) was higher (P<0.05) than for subordinate ones. Thus, in domestic goose flocks reproductive success was associated with age of ganders used in competitive mating system. This is probably a multifactor effect of interaction between sexual/social experience, T-dependent mating motivation, and efficiency of MA. It is recommended to keep one-year-old geese with older ganders (after sexual reactivation) for optimal fertility results with sex ratio adjusted to gander-gander antagonistic interaction dynamic.
The effect of corn or beet pulp silage supplemented diet on production parameters, oxidative stability of muscles and fatty acid composition of abdominal fat in geese
Authors: Karwowska Małgorzata , Grabowicz Małgorzata , Stadnik Joanna , Szterk Piotr , Bernacki Zenon , Dolatowski Zbigniew J. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the production parameters of White Koluda® geese fed with a corn or beet pulp silage supplemented diet. The oxidative stability of breast and thigh muscles during frozen storage and the fatty acid composition of abdominal fat were also investigated. Measurements were carried out on a total of 42 geese of the White Koluda® W31 strain that were divided into three experimental groups: group I (control) - basal diet, group II - basal diet with corn silage addition, group III - basal diet with pressed beet pulp silage addition. Diets containing ad libitum maize silage or sugar beet pulp silage supplemented with a limited amount of commercial diets, significantly reduced BW (about 9%) and ADG (about 27%) of birds compared to the control group in the 14th week of rearing. Feeding corn or sugar beet pulp silage to geese did not affect pH values, heme iron content, colour parameters but decreased lipid oxidation values in muscles 3 days after slaughter. The abdominal fat of geese fed with the pressed beet pulp silage supplemented diet was characterized by a significantly higher content of myristic and linoleic acid and a lower content of oleic acid. In conclusion, feeding geese with limited amount of commercial mixtures supplemented with maize or sugar beet pulp silages may be recommended primarily for increasing financial efficiency in White Koluda® geese farms but also for improving the quality of goose carcasses, due to their low fat and high quality of meat.
Improving disease prevention and treatment in controlled fish culture
Authors: Terech-Majewska Elżbieta 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe aim of the work was to evaluate long-term results of studies focusing on improving methods for preventing and treating fish diseases using selected natural and syntetic immunomodulators and vaccines in fish culture. Simultaneously, attention is drawn to infectious or environmental threats against which appropriately composed immunoprophylaxis can be used in production cycles. Fish culture is intensifying in Poland and globally, which means that the role of prevention and well-designed prophylaxis is of increasing significance to the prevention and treatment of fish diseases. Currently, 33 fish species are cultured in Poland as stocking material or for production. The primary methods for preventing diseases in controlled fish culture are ensuring the welfare of fish and other prophylactic methods, including immunoprophylaxis. Many infectious and non-infectious threats that can cause direct losses and limit fish culture are present in the aquatic environment. Fish diseases generally stem from the simultaneous action of many factors that coincide and are difficult to distinguish. Pesticides (organochlorine insecticides, organophosphorus herbicides), aromatic hydrocarbons, pentachlorophenol, heavy metals, and chemotherapeutics are particularly toxic to fish. Biodegradation, which is continual in aquatic environments, is a process by which toxic and other substances that negatively affect fish become bioavailable and impact the immune system, the functioning of which is a specific bioindicator of environmental quality. Innate immunity plays a key role in the defense against disadvantageous factors, which also include pathogens. Immunomodulation methods can protect resistance mechanisms, thereby increasing disease prevention and treatment in controlled fish culture.
A comparison between the continual reassessment method and D-optimum design for dose finding in phase I clinical trials
Authors: Alam M. Iftakhar 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The continual reassessment method is a model-based procedure, described in the literature, used to determine the maximum tolerated dose in phase I clinical trials. The maximum tolerated dose can also be found under the framework of D-optimum design, where information is gathered in such a way so that asymptotic variability in the parameter estimates in minimised. This paper investigates the two methods under some realistic settings to explore any potential differences between them. Simulation studies for six plausible dose-response scenarios show that D-optimum design can work well in comparison with the continual reassessment method in many cases. The D-optimum design is also found to allocate doses from the extremes of the design region to the patients in a trial.
A note on the D-optimality and D-efficiency of nonorthogonal blocked main effects plans
Authors: Smaga Łukasz 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This paper considers main effects plans used to study m two-level factors using n runs which are partitioned into b blocks of equal size k = n/b. The assumptions are adopted that n ≡ 2 (mod 8) and k > 2 is even. Certain designs not having all main effects orthogonal to blocks were shown by Jacroux (2011a) to be D-optimal when (m − 2)(k − 2) + 2 ⩽ n ⩽ (m − 1)(k − 2) + 2. Here, we extend that result. For (m − 3)(k − 2) + 2 ⩽ n < (m − 2)(k − 2) + 2, the D-optimality of those designs is proved. Moreover, their D-efficiency is shown to be close to one for 2(m + 1) ⩽ n < (m − 3)(k − 2) + 2, indicating their good performance under the criterion of D-optimality.