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Textual Anastomosis: About the Vanishing Body and the Resurrection of a Character. A Transversal Reading of Black Water (1992) and Mudwoman (2012) by Joyce Carol Oates
Authors: Pop Andreea 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
In 1992, the much acclaimed prolific American writer Joyce Carol Oates publishes Black Water – a very harsh and condensed literary reenactment of a gruesome event having taken place more than twenty years before and known as the “Chappaquiddick incident”. Another twenty years later, through her 2012 novel Mudwoman, the author seems to revisit the topic that had haunted her for decades. This paper aims at establishing a certain narrative pattern connecting the two novels not only thematically, but also phantasmatically: the sudden “resurrection” of Joyce Carol Oates’s character in the 2012 novel is, as we see it, far from being “incidental”. By “textual anastomosis”, we understand a subjective association of narratives in order to show how the disembodied consciousness “travels” from one character’s fictional body to another’s, triggering a whole bunch of personal memories which also resurrect in this other character’s fictional biography.
Thinking Poverty: Basic Codes
Authors: Katzarski Ivan 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The present-day viewing of poverty in a predominantly economic perspective is neither “natural”, nor self-evident, nor the only possible viewpoint. The perception of poverty is always part of an integral worldview (Weltanschauung). This article aims to shed more light on some elements (basic codes) of a somewhat unconscious construction of the world, which predetermine various views on poverty in different societies and civilizations. Here the codes are thought of as the most general ways and modes of perception of social reality, and general strategies of behavior within that reality. These codes characterize the specific stances of practical subjects (individuals, groups or larger communities), stances that represent an alloy of perception and action. Two types of codes are distinguished: structural and formative (cultural, civilizational). The structural codes are only two in number: the dual and the hierarchic, while the formative specifically characterize an individual culture or civilization. The different types are reconstructed with reference to a number of historical studies. Among the formative codes, special attention is devoted to those specific for the Judaic, Christian, and Islamic civilizations.
The influence of the highway route on the development of patchwork of plots
Authors: Balawejder Monika , Noga Karol 
Published: October 2016

AbstractWhen defining the patchwork of plots, based on the literature, it lists the types and subtypes, and given their prevalence in the studied villages. Characterized listed types and subtypes the patchwork of plots the adopted villages crossed by the highway, paying particular attention to the fragmentation of the parcels. Particular attention was paid to the occurrence of the patchwork of the outer of plots for the following reasons: firstly – the presence of plots owners do not reside in the surveyed villages (out-of-village owners) and living in the surveyed villages, but with land in other surveyed villages (local non-resident owners), which is an important issue approximately of plots owners to habitat in the complex work of consolidation and exchange of land; secondly – it allows for adjustment of the boundaries of the village, which destroys the highway without immediate execution merge. This should make such a correction using only the exchange of land; thirdly – crossing the village highway of plots prevents access to out-of-village owners and local non-resident owners when their habitats are located on the opposite side thereof. The study of this problem are designed the patchwork table method to both the external patchwork of plots and internal patchwork of plots. Conducting research in this field mapping method was used to present the occurrence of the external patchwork of plots and the internal patchwork of plots on the cadastral maps.
Characterization of groundwater quality destined for drinking water supply of Khenchela City (eastern Algeria)
Authors: Benrabah Samia , Attoui Badra , Hannouche Mani 
Published: October 2016

AbstractIn spite of the abundance of water resources in the watershed of Khenchela region, the strong urban growth and the expansion of agricultural land resulted in a considerable increase in water needs. This fact exposed groundwater and surface vulnerability to an overlooked growing pollution.In this vein, this study aims to determine the global quality of groundwater oriented to drinking water supply in Khenchela city. It focuses particularly on looking for minerals, nutrients and salt concentration and to assess their spatial and temporal variability. This area has been the subject of several previous studies due to the importance of its watershed (hydrology, geology, geomorphology, bacteriology...). The dosage of the considered parameters revealed vulnerability of water of the North and the North Western part of the watershed to the strong mineralization and excess of organic minerals. This requires in the short term an obligation to treat this water before distribution. A permanent monitoring and the use of other evaluation means for quality protection of this vulnerable resource have been taken into account.
Modelling approach for gravity dam break analysis
Authors: Boussekine Mourad , Djemili Lakhdar 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The construction of dams in rivers can provide considerable benefits such as the supply of drinking and irrigation water; however the consequences which would result in the event of their failure could be catastrophic. They vary dramatically depending on the extent of the inundation area, the size of the population at risk.
This paper presents an analysis of dam break model of Hammam Grouz in Algeria, for 100-years recurrence flood with the dam break occurring near the peak of the flood event. The software HEC-RAS was used to determine water-surface profiles of in-place and dam break scenario, this model supports on the resolution of the equation of Saint-Venant for unsteady flow analysis. Inundation maps were developed that shown the estimated extent of downstream floodwaters. Simulation results were used to determine the hazard classification of a dam break.
Influence of maize straw content with sewage sludge on composting process
Authors: Czekała Wojciech , Dach Jacek , Janczak Damian , Smurzyńska Anna , Kwiatkowska Agnieszka , Kozłowski Kamil 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
After entrance to EU in 2004, the management of sewage sludge has become more and more important problem for the new members. In Poland, one of the most promising technologies is composting process of sewage sludge with carbonaceous materials. However, the high price of typically used cereal straw forces the specialists to look for new and cheap materials used as donor of carbon and substrates creating good, porous structure of composted heap. This work presents the results of sewage sludge composting mixed with sawdust and maize straw used to create structure favorable for air exchange. The results show dynamic thermophilic phase of composting process in all cases where maize straw was used.
Hydrological stream flow modeling in the Talar catchment (central section of the Alborz Mountains, north of Iran): Parameterization and uncertainty analysis using SWAT-CUP
Authors: Gholami Abbas , Habibnejad Roshan Mahmood , Shahedi Kaka , Vafakhah Mehdi , Solaymani Karim 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThere are several methods and techniques for measuring the parameters and forecasting the errors in the hydrological models. In this study, semi distributed Soil and Water Asseeement Tool (SWAT) model and SWAT-CUP (CUP – Calibration and Uncertainty Programs) have been applied using SUFI2 program. After collection of data, the whole Talar watershed located in the central section of the Alborz Mountains, north of Iran was separated into 219 hydrological response units (HRU) in 23 sub-watersheds.In order to improve the simulation parameters and obtain better correlation of observed and simulated values, the sensitive parameters were validated to obtain finally the acceptable value of both R
2 and Nash–Sutcliffe (NS) coefficients equal to 0.93. Final P-value and t-state were also estimated for sensitive parameters. As a result, the CN2 parameter, which was critical in the initial stage of this research was replaced by the SOL-K parameter (electrical conductivity saturated soil layers) as a critical parameter in the later stage. Results of this study show that the SWAT model can be an effective and useful tool for the assessment and optimal management of water and soil resources.
Urban planning solutions in the context of dispersion of road pollution
Authors: Jakubiak Mateusz , Urbański Krzysztof 
Published: October 2016

AbstractDense road network change the landscape as well as in many different ways affect the environment and living organisms. The works on reducing the exposures to traffic pollutants carried out all around the world. In the last decade, noise barriers in large numbers began to appear along the main streets and became a common feature of urban architecture in Poland. Besides being barriers to the spread of the noise on the neighboring areas these constructions might also contribute to reducing the spread of air pollution, especially road dust particles with associated trace metals (Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn).The aim of the study described in the article was to examine if the extent to which “green walls” noise barriers and transparent acrylic-glass noise barriers located along roads can contribute to a change in the spread of trace elements from the road traffic to outside of the road area. Toxic metals which occur in road dust in significant concentrations (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn) were selected and their concentrations in soil samples were examined. The samples were collected at close vicinity of the road edge in an open area as well as in an area with noise barriers.
Evaluation of effectiveness of natural organic compounds removal from water in hybrid processes
Authors: Malczewska Beata 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Natural organic matter (Natural Organic Matter – NOM) represents a mixture of diverse chemical structure and different properties. The humic substances constitute an important component of NOM, and they are responsible for water color and taste, also they can contribute to the formation of disinfection by-products (DBP). Therefore, removal of NOM is considered to be one of the important technological operations during water treatment.
The present study evaluate the effectiveness of NOM removal from water by one of the hybrid process and the results showed that the use of this process allows to improve the efficiency of water purification and also reduces the intensity of blocking membranes. Batch adsorption tests of heated aluminum oxide particles (HAOPs) showed that the NOM removal efficiency has been between 86 to 77% at a dose 5 and 10 mg·dm−3, respectively for both tested natural water.
Modelling of the rain–flow by hydrological modelling software system HEC-HMS – watershed’s case of wadi Cheliff-Ghrib, Algeria
Authors: Mokhtari El Hadj , Remini Boualem , Hamoudi Saad Abdelamir 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to make a hydrologic modelling type of rain–flow on watershed of wadi Cheliff-Ghrib, by means of HEC-HMS model. Afterwards, this model is used to predict hydrologic response of the basin to the climate changes scenarios and land use. The model calibration was made in two phases; the first one is to select events, formalism of transfer function and appropriate NRCS downpour. The second is to deduce optimised parameters set which is used in validation. By using optimised parameters set, we were able to predict impact of quantiles downpours, changes in land use due to urbanisation, deforestation and reforestation on the peak flow and on runoff volume. Towards the end, we reconfirmed that influence of land use decreases for extreme storms.
Using artificial neural networks to determine the location of wind farms. Miedzna district case study
Authors: Pokonieczny Krzysztof 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The article concerns issues pertaining to of selecting suitable areas for wind farms. The basic assumption of the study was to take into account both criteria related to the profitability of this type of power plant, as well as public interest, which means the harmonious and not burdensome functioning of these installations for local communities. The problem of wind farm localization may be solved by the application of artificial neural networks (ANN), which are a computational intelligence element. In the conducted analysis, the possibility of wind farm localization was considered for the primary grid field with dimensions of 100 by 100 m. To prepare the training set, topographic vector data from the VMap L2 and SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) digital terrain model were used. For each 100-meter × 100-meter grid, the input data was prepared, consisting of the factors which are important from the point of view of wind farm localization (forests, rivers, built-up areas etc.). Studies show that a properly trained neural network (using a representative number of samples and for the appropriate architecture), allows to process automation area classification in terms of placement on the wind turbines.
Retention capacity of extensive green roofs
Authors: Sobczyk Małgorzata , Mrowiec Maciej 
Published: October 2016

AbstractClimate change causes a more frequent occurrence of extreme events. The result of these phenomena is the occurrence of floods and flooding, and periods of drought. Particularly unfavorable is intensive rainfall over the urban catchments. To prevent the negative consequences of these phenomena, unconventional solutions should be used. The use of green roofs in urban areas will serve the sustainable development of cities and the impact on local ecological changes. The study was performed at two green roof platforms 1.2×1.2×0.1 m each. An analysis was performed at different intensities given for precipitation. 20 min for the rain to stop was observed from 68 to 100% precipitation. The study was divided into two parts. The first part of the study has been performed in the dry period. In contrast, another round of tests was repeated in other conditions after rainfall. The amount of water at two experimental green roofs platforms before the test was 11.0 dm3. The research relates to the impact of green roofs on local hydrological changes. Development of technologies for green roofs had a positive impact on mitigating the effects of climate change associated with the occurrence of flooding the city.
Adaptive modelling of spatial diversification of soil classification units
Authors: Urbański Krzysztof , Gruszczyński Stanisław 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe article presents the results of attempts to use adaptive algorithms for classification tasks different soils units. The area of study was the Upper Silesian Industrial Region, which physiographic and soils parameters in the form of digitized was used in the calculation. The study used algorithms, self-organizing map (SOM) of Kohonen, and classifiers: deep neural network, and two types of decision trees: Distributed Random Forest and Gradient Boosting Machine. Especially distributed algorithm Random Forest (algorithm DRF) showed a very high degree of generalization capabilities in modeling complex diversity of soil. The obtained results indicate, that the digitization of topographic and thematic maps give you a fairly good basis for creating useful models of soil classification. However, the results also showed that it cannot be concluded that the best algorithm presented in this research can be regarded as a general principle of system design inference.
Potential possibilities of water retention in agricultural loess catchments
Authors: Zubala Tomasz , Patro Magdalena 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The growing water deficit and the increased demand for water, as well as economic problems and inadequate spatial planning in many regions indicate a necessity of developing more effective rules of programming and realisation of works concerning the water management in small catchments. The paper presents a sample analysis of the possibilities of increasing water retention in the agricultural loess catchments with periodic streams. The scope of the study included the determination of physical parameters of selected sub-catchments (geometry, soil cover, land use, etc.) and of the sources of threat to water resources, resulting from construction and geomorphological conditions. Pre-design assumptions of dammings were developed, taking into account anti-erosion protective measures, and treatments increasing the landscape retention of water were proposed. Creating surface retention objects should be an important source of water in simplified agroecosystems, especially in regions, where productivity to a great extent depends on natural weather conditions. Proper management of the fourth-order loess basin of the Ciemięga River (area of about 150 km2, the presence of 50 lateral valleys) could give a temporary reservoir retention reaching 500 thousand m3. Farmers should be encouraged to seek “own water sources” (including the accumulation of water within wasteland), using appropriate economic instruments (tax reliefs for the documented volume of retained water, e.g. in small retention reservoirs).
The Deregularization of Land Titles
Authors: Galiani Sebastian , Schargrodsky Ernesto 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
In the last years, several countries implemented policy interventions to entitle urban squatters, encouraged by the results of studies showing large welfare gains from entitlement. We study a natural experiment in the allocation of land titles to very poor families in a suburban area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although previous studies on this experiment have found important effects of titling on investment, household structure, educational achievement, and child health, in this article we document that a large fraction of households that went through a situation at which formalization was challenged (death, divorce, sale/purchase), ended up being de-regularized. The legal costs of remaining formal seem too high relative to the value of these parcels and the income of their inhabitants.
High Efficiency and Color Rendering Quantum Dots White Light Emitting Diodes Optimized by Luminescent Microspheres Incorporating
Authors: Chen Wei , Wang Kai , Hao Junjie , Wu Dan , Qin Jing , Dong Di , Deng Jian , Li Yiwen , Chen Yulong , Cao Wanqiang 
Published: October 2016

AbstractIn this research, we have developed an approach by incorporating quantum dots (QDs) with red emission into mesoporous silica microspheres through a non-chemical process and obtained luminescent microspheres (LMS). Owing to the lattice structure of LMS, QDs were effectively protected from intrinsic aggregation in matrix and surface deterioration by encapsulant, oxygen and moisture. The LMS composite has therefore maintained large extent luminescent properties of QDs, espe-cially for the high quantum efficiency. Moreover, the fabricated white light emitting diode (WLED) utilizing LMS and YAG:Ce yellow phosphor has demonstrated excellent light performance with color coordinates around (x = 0.33, y = 0.33), correlated color temperature between 5100 and 5500 K and color rendering index of Ra = 90, R9 = 95. The luminous efficiency of the WLED has reached up to a new record of 142.5 lm/W at 20 mA. LMS provide a promising way to practically apply QDs in lightings and displays with high efficiency as well as high stability.
Crystal structure of (R)-1-(2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizin-5-yl)-2,3-dihydroxypropan-1-one, C10H13NO3
Authors: Tan Jun-Jie , Liu Xiao-Yu , Zhang Jie , Chen Xi , Li Yi-Ming , Jiao Bing-Hua 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
C10H13NO3, monoclinic, P21 (no. 4), a = 11.8118(5) Å, b = 4.9299(2) Å, c = 14.5436(7) Å, β = 89.011(3)°, V = 945.28(7) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0302, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0774, T = 170 K.
Crystal structure of poly-[aqua-(μ7-benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylato)-(μ3-1,2,4-triazol-1-ido)dicobalt(II)], C11H7Co2N3O7
Authors: Teng Da , Han Jing , Meng Qinghua , Rong Liangce 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
C11H7Co2N3O7, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 7.8744(6) Å, b = 9.2561(9) Å, c = 9.6688(9) Å, α = 65.775(9)°, β = 87.625(7)°, γ = 73.654(8)°, V = 614.48(11) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0537, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1458, T = 296 K.
Sustainability in architectural heritage: review of policies and practices
Authors: Sigmund Zvonko 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
If sustainable development goals are to be achieved, it is necessary to consider refurbishment of architectural heritage buildings as well! As just 1% of buildings in the European Union have been built since 2006, it is essential to turn towards refurbishment of existing buildings if goals of sustainable development are to be achieved. Therefore, this article explores the ways in which sustainable development in construction is encouraged and achieved, especially concentrating on architectural heritage buildings. The idea of sustainable development revolves solely around carbon emissions, and therefore, historic buildings in Europe face the key issue of sustainability. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in reusing existing buildings through refurbishment and adaptive reuse where possible, as building reuse should offer environmental savings over demolition and new construction. In addition, despite popular belief, older buildings are capable of adapting to the new energy efficiency norms. This study explores the possibilities of encouraging complete refurbishment (including both sustainable renovation and strengthening) of historical buildings by exploring incentives used in Europe, the USA, Canada and New Zealand. Based on the literature review and best practices, the article concludes with recommendations on how to increase the positive investment flow of private capital into architectural heritage buildings, thus ensuring both preservation of heritage and achievement of sustainable development goals. The findings help both the user of the initiative on gaining insight into the intervention process that can be expected, as well as the local and regional governments interested in boosting adaptive reuse and refurbishment of existing buildings in order to achieve sustainable development goals.
Directions in the Study of Early Modern Reformed Thought
Authors: Muller Richard A. 
Published: October 2016

AbstractGiven both the advances in understanding of early modern Reformed theology made in the last thirty years, the massive multiplication of available sources, the significant literature that has appeared in collateral fields, there is a series of highly promising directions for further study. These include archival research into the life, work, and interrelationships of various thinkers, contextual examination of larger numbers of thinkers, study of academic faculties, the interrelationships between theology, philosophy, science, and law, and the interactions positive as well as negative between different confessionalities.