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Autumn crane migration and climate change in the Carpathian Basin
Authors: Végvári Zsolt 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Weekly counts of roosting cranes were conducted between 2006–2014 in all significant stopover sites of Common Cranes (Grus grus) in Hungary, as an extension of the survey programme performed in Hortobágy National Park since 1994. As a result, I detected consistently asymmetrical migration phenologies in Hortobágy, indicating a superposition of several migration waves. Cranes used nearly 60 roost sites in Hortobágy with the largest ones situated in extensive fishponds. In contrast, cranes migrating in Körös-Maros National Park started to overwinter regularly, increasingly roosting in dry wetlands. In Kiskunság cranes tended to stage for shorter periods than in Körös-Maros, with the largest flocks to be observed in Lake Fehér of Szeged fishponds and additionally in a number of alkali lakes. Cranes observed in the Borsodi Mezőség region are considered satellite flocks staging in Hortobágy, as shown by irregular fluctuations.
As a probable result of climatic variability, cranes migrating in Hortobágy have shown the advancement of first arrival dates and exhibited significant, positive relations with local mean monthly temperatures. Additionally, we detected a positive relationship between the Julian date of autumn migration peak and winter mean of the North-Atlantic Oscillation, indicating later autumn arrivals during warmer periods.
Voice and daytime calling of Scops Owls (Otus scops)
Authors: Mikkola Anita , Mikkola Heimo 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The Scops Owl (Otus scops) is one of the least studied owls in Europe and its loud and monotonous calls are not well documented. This paper summarises published alarm-like calls and presents data on daytime calling recorded in Lesencetomaj, Hungary between 9th and 17th September 2012. Calls were similar to the sound of an alarm on a reversing truck. The bird was most active around midday (11–13 hrs) and in the afternoons between 15–17 hrs. No calling occurred before 09.00 or after 19.15 o’clock. Weather affected the intensity of calls and particularly high autumn temperatures are suggested as a possible reason for this unusual activity.
The first detailed ornithological description of the island of Žirje (Croatia)
Authors: Purger Jenő J. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Ornithofauna of the island of Žirje has not been explored yet. During an early and late survey in September of 2013 and 2014 altogether 50 bird species were recorded, 34 and 41 species was noted including both migratory and resident species in the two parts of the month, respectively. Nine species appeared only at the first half, while 16 species were registered only at the second half of the mouth. The results of this preliminary survey showed the obvious need for more intensive research of the island’s bird fauna, with special attention on nesting and wintering birds.
Hitchhikers’ guide to analysing bird ringing data
Authors: Harnos Andrea , Fehérvári Péter , Csörgő Tibor 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Bird ringing datasets constitute possibly the largest source of temporal and spatial information on vertebrate taxa available on the globe. Initially, the method was invented to understand avian migration patterns. However, data deriving from bird ringing has been used in an array of other disciplines including population monitoring, changes in demography, conservation management and to study the effects of climate change to name a few. Despite the widespread usage and importance, there are no guidelines available specifically describing the practice of data management, preparation and analyses of ringing datasets. Here, we present the first of a series of comprehensive tutorials that may help fill this gap. We describe in detail and through a real-life example the intricacies of data cleaning and how to create a data table ready for analyses from raw ringing data in the R software environment. Moreover, we created and present here the R package; ringR, designed to carry out various specific tasks and plots related to bird ringing data. Most methods described here can also be applied to a wide range of capture-recapture type data based on individual marking, regardless to taxa or research question.
Phosphorus, iron, manganese, zinc and copper in relation to total flavonoids in medicinal herbs and their infusions originating from Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine / Fosfor, żelazo, mangan, cynk i miedź w relacji do sumy flawonoidów w ziołach leczniczych i naparach pochodzących z Polski, Litwy i Ukrainy
Authors: Konieczyński Paweł , Wesołowski Marek 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The aim of the investigation was is to identify differences in an elemental composition (P, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu) and their total flavonoids contents of medicinal herbs originating from 9 botanical species, harvested in Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine. Metallic elements were determined by FAAS technique in mg∙kg-1 of dry weight (d. wt) in the order: Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu in plant materials, and in infusions: Mn > Zn > Fe > Cu. The ratio of water-soluble form to total amount of a metal was as follows: 66.2% for Cu, 22.4% for Mn, 19.7% for Zn and 3.8% for Fe. The contents of P total, P inorganic and total flavonoids were determined by UV/Vis spectroscopic methods. By using of analysis of variance, correlation and cluster analyses it has been shown that a significant impact on the diversity of samples has the genetic factor - belonging to a particular botanical species of medicinal plant. The origin of investigated plants proved to be statistically significant only in the case of total Fe concentration, which was higher (α < 0.05) for the samples grown in Ukraine. A number of significant correlations was also obtained (r > 0.7) between: P total - P inorganic, Mn total - Mn extractable and Cu total - Cu extractable, also ( r > 0.5) between: total flavonoids - Cu extractable, P total - Cu total, P total - Cu extractable, P inorganic - Zn total. Moreover, comparison of the results of P, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu determination in infusions of medicinal plants with the norms of RDA has shown that a significant amount (several percentage) of Mn and Cu can be supplemented to human organism with 2 cups of infusions prepared from Helichrysi inforescentia and Hyperici herba.
The effectiveness of stability training of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex in ballroom dancers with low back pain
Authors: Małecki Jacek , Kokosz Mirosław , Saulicz Edward , Świat-Borowczyk Izabela 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background: Low back pain is a common problem in ballroom dancers. In the United States of America about 23% of all injuries in dancers is low back pain. Low back pain in dancers can be related to the extended position of the spine during dancing. The activity of the abdominal muscles, such as transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles can play significant role in the pathomechanics of the problem. These muscles are important for stability of the pelvis and the lumbar spine. The purpose of the study was to estimate the effectiveness of stability exercises of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex in reducing low back pain among ballroom dancers.
Material/Methods: 30 professional dancers (mean age of 19 years) both males and females participated in the research. Subjects were randomised into two groups. Dancers from the first group continued normal dance training with extra stability training (the experimental group). Participants from the second group continued normal dance training only, without any modifications (the control group). The pain rate was measured by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The stability muscles activity was estimated with the biofeedback pressure unit in supine and prone position.
Results: After 6 weeks of stability trainings in dancers from experimental group low back pain significantly decreased and the stability muscles activity improved (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: Results of the study show that stability exercises can be effective in reducing low back pain in ballroom dancers. However, prolonged observations and research comparing different training regimens (e.g. general exercises or Pilates) are needed.
Elimination of the risks of falls in the elderly from the point of view of physiotherapy
Authors: Rottermund Jerzy , Knapik Andrzej , Warmuz- Wancisiewicz Aneta , Saulicz Mariola 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background: Man is exposed to falls performing daily activities, their effects turn out to be more severe especially in the later decades of life. After 60 years, it appears to be a larger number of fractures resulting in the limitation of physical fitness, health complications and life threatening. Therefore, prevention efforts conducted in the form of an in-depth analysis of the falls’ causes which already happened, control of health and proper treatment, conducting systematic, interesting and varied physical activities - in conjunction with education and mental change in a determined way they can and should reduce the risk of falls of the elderly.
The control and optimization of the curing process of epoxy coatings: a case of poly(glycidoxy siloxane) resins
Authors: Jeliński Tomasz , Cysewski Piotr , Makarewicz Edwin 
Published: January 2016

AbstractCoatings from poly(glycidoxy siloxane) resins were developed and their mechanical properties examined. Three different resins with varying numbers of methyl siloxane and glycidyl siloxane units were tested. Crystallinity was found to be a very important indicator of the mechanical properties of coatings, as the parameters such as cupping and hardness were linearly dependent on the degree of crystallinity of coatings. The method involving the spectrophotometric determination of unbounded amine curing agent was successfully applied as a way of optimizing the curing process both for expected mechanical properties and for ecological aspect. It was found that the resin with 50 methyl siloxane and 25 glycidyl siloxane units was the most appropriate for technological use because of the preferred mechanical properties and stability of technological parameters. Interestingly, this type of resin was characterized by the lowest degree of crystallinity. The curing conditions leading to the optimal product corresponded to 30 min of curing at 120°C or 20 min at 140°C. Under such conditions, the amount of released unbounded amine was the lowest. It was also found that poly(glycidoxy) siloxane resins may be ecologically valuable since the release of amine from this type of resins is smaller than that from a typical epoxy resin.
The Changing Landscape of Local Information Space in the Czech Republic: Consequences for Local Political Communication
Authors: Hájek Roman 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Due to the emergence of Internet-based media channels the character of local information spaces in the Czech Republic has undergone a remarkable change. Traditionally, dominant information sources: daily newspapers and municipally-owned media have become challenged by a variety of online sources run by groups of active citizens. Based on a systemic analysis of the local media sector and interviews conducted with representatives of local activist groups this paper discusses the consequences of these processes for local political communication. From the activists’ perspective, the new communication environment has significantly influenced the character of the mutual relationship between different participants in local political communication. Trust between journalists and activists: the basis for their cooperative relationship, faces decline, whereas the self-confidence of activists in negotiations with politicians has increased. Online media also allow the activists to break the existing information monopoly and engage citizens in public affairs. These changes have resulted in the professionalisation of communication skills for the activists, who are thus able to become more important participants in political communication.
Emotion regulation strategies in trauma-related disorders: pathways linking neurobiology and clinical manifestations
Authors: del Río-Casanova Lucía , González Anabel , Páramo Mario , Van Dijke Annemiek , Brenlla Julio 
Published: January 2016

AbstractEmotion regulation impairments with traumatic origins have mainly been studied from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) models by studying cases of adult onset and single-incident trauma exposure. The effects of adverse traumatic experiences, however, go beyond the PTSD. Different authors have proposed that PTSD, borderline personality, dissociative, conversive and somatoform disorders constitute a full spectrum of trauma-related conditions. Therefore, a comprehensive review of the neurobiological findings covering this posttraumatic spectrum is needed in order to develop an all-encompassing model for trauma-related disorders with emotion regulation at its center. The present review has sought to link neurobiology findings concerning cortico-limbic function to the field of emotion regulation. In so doing, trauma-related disorders have been placed in a continuum between under- and over-regulation of affect strategies. Under-regulation of affect was predominant in borderline personality disorder, PTSD with re-experiencing symptoms and positive psychoform and somatoform dissociative symptoms. Over-regulation of affect was more prevalent in somatoform disorders and pathologies characterized by negative psychoform and somatoform symptoms. Throughout this continuum, different combinations between under- and over-regulation of affect strategies were also found.
Assessment of Hydroxyproline Levels in Non-Ischemic Diabetic Foot Ulcers During Recovery. A Prospective Case-Control Study
Authors: Alamshah Seyed Mansour , Hemmati Aliasghar , Nazari Zahra 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background and aims: Proline hydroxylation is essential for collagen synthesis in wound healing. Therefore, hydroxyproline quantification may be a suitable marker of wound healing in diabetic tissue. Material and method: This is a prospective casecontrol clinical study including 90 referral patients from our clinics in Golestan hospital affiliated to Jundishapour Medical University, Ahwaz-Iran, during a period of 18 months. Three groups were recruited: intervening diabetics with non-ischemic foot ulcers, diabetics without foot ulcers (normal diabetics) and non-diabetics without foot ulcers (normal non-diabetics) as control groups (n=30 per group). 500 mg of granulation tissue from ulcers after treatment and 500 mg of normal skin from both control groups were taken for the measurement of hydroxyproline levels. Results: 13 (43.3%) males and 17 (56.7%) females in trial group were analysed. There was no significant differences in age, gender, and BMI between groups. Mean hydroxyproline concentration in wound granulation tissue (140.44 μg/g) was statistically different from the mean concentration in the skin content of normal diabetics (173.22 g/g,) and the skin content of nondiabetics (178.83 μg/g) (p=0.001). There were no statistically significant differences between the mean values of normal diabetics and non-diabetics (p=0.63). Conclusion: Our results showed the presence of a lower quantity of hydroxyproline in diabetic patients with foot ulcers compared to control groups. This raises the issue of its effectiveness in delaying the repair process in diabetics. Therefore, compensating for tissue hydroxyproline deficit can be a clue in improving diabetic tissue repair.
Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Serum Glucose and Lipid Profile Among Algerian Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Authors: Tiboura Ghania , Khaled Boumediene Meghit , Diaf Mustapha , Semeria Sarah , Bouanani Ghizlane 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background and aims: We designed this study to assess the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum lipid profile among type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: The study was carried out in July 2014 (Ramadan 1421). The total duration of fasting was 17 hours a day. The investigation involved 80 patients. The mean age of the patients was 56± 8 years. The dietary survey lasting three days was recorded. The anthropometric and the biochemical parameters were measured in all subjects before (T1) and during (T2) the fasting month of Ramadan and results were compared using student t-test. Results: There was a significant decrease in high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels during T2 (0.35±0,08 g/L) compared to T1 (0.38±0,11 g/L). Apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) decreased significantly during fasting compared to pre-fasting days while apo B increased during T2 (p˂0.05). The dietary fat consumption increased during Ramadan; especially for the saturated one (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study suggests that fasting month of Ramadan could be beneficial for some patients with type 2 diabetes who are well controlled and balanced. However, some of them may be at risk of cardiovascular complications in which dyslipidemia can be the leading cause.
Effect of Masticatory Forces Transmitted by Dental Implants on the Mandibular Bone of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Juncar Raluca-Iulia , Juncar Mihai , Gligor Florin-Onişor , Popa Amorin-Remus 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background and Aims: Diabetes mellitus is considered to be one of the most important diseases of our society, affecting a considerable proportion of the adult population. Currently, dental implant treatment of diabetic patients is controversial, the main controversy being related to changes that occur in the jaw bones of the diabetic patient and the ensuing side effects. This preliminary study aims to evaluate the response of mandibular bone to masticatory forces transmitted by dental implants in diabetic patients. Material and Method: 11 dental implants placed in the mandible were selected, and mandibular bone resorption as a result of masticatory forces transmitted by them was evaluated. Results: The mean bone resorption rates were the following: 2.72% at the time of dental implant exposure, 10% at 3 months from dental implant exposure, and 13.63% at 6 months from exposure. Conclusions: No significant changes in mandibular bone response to the action of dental implants were found in diabetic patients compared to standard response reported in non-diabetic patients.
The Benefits of Good Nutrition in Preventing Post-Surgical Ileostomy Complications
Authors: Mogos Tiberius Viorel , Chelan Claudia Valeria , Dondoi Carmen Ionela , Iacobini Andra Evelin , Buzea Mihaela 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background and Aims: Ileostomy induces important local and general complications. The present study evaluates if nutrition therapy can influence the development of these complications. Methods: We evaluated a group of 43 patients with ileostomy, without general complications after the surgical intervention, starting from the second day following surgery, for a period of 8 weeks. The mean age was 58.2 ±8.7 years and body mass index (BMI) of 28.2 ±6.5 kg/m2. The patients were divided into 2 groups: one following a diet prescribed by a nutrition specialist (group 1), and another with scarce notions of nutrition given by the attending surgeon (group 2). Results: When comparing group 1 with group 2, we observed: obstruction of the ileostomy in 1% vs. 49% (p<0.01); skin abrasions around the ileostomy in 21% vs. 97% (p<0.01); unpleasant odors at the site of the stoma in 16% vs. 99% (p<0.01); mean BMI 26.2 ± 4.3 kg/m2 vs. 19.4 ± 3.3 kg/m2 (p<0.01); natremia 138.1 ± 2.1 mEq/l vs. 129.2 ± 3.3 mEq/l (p<0.01); kalemia 4.2 ± 0.2 mEq/l vs. 3.1 ± 0.3 mEq/l (p<0.01). Conclusion: A correct nutrition of patients with ileostomy reduces the rate of local and general complications related to surgical procedures.
Histopathological Aspects Described in Patients with Hepatic Hydatidosis
Authors: Mihăilă Daniela E. , Niţu M.C. , Potecă T.D. 
Published: January 2016

Introduction. Hydatidosis is a parasitic disease with tumour-like development of a cystic mass. This has specific endemic areas, Romania being amongst them. Our hospital has national addressability and the collaboration between the Departments of Parasitology, General Surgery and Pathology ensures optimal multidisciplinary approach to cases of therapeutic and diagnostic standpoint. The study aims to test the hypothesis that the gallbladder is a hydatid reservoir, to identify signs of biliary fistulas in the pericyst and liver parenchyma; to identify inflammation elements in the pericyst and the gallbladder.
Material and methods. The study is a retrospective observational one, carried out between 2011-2014, on a total of 35 patients operated for hepatic hydatidosis in the General Surgery Department of “Colentina” Clinical Hospital. All the selected patients had sent to the Pathology Department: gallbladder, cyst and pericyst. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS package Statistics 19.
Results. The main results of the study revealed no evidence to confirm the hypothesis that the gallbladder is a hydatid reservoir. Out of the 35 cases, in 16 we observed the tendency to include hepatic biliary ducts in the pericyst or the formation of new canals which lead to the formation of biliary fistulas. Using immunohistochemical techniques with mark of CK19 (cytokeratin 19), have been observed the pattern of fistulization and modification of local architecture through the formation of the pericyst, in 16/35 (45.7%) of cases.
Conclusion. Although it is a benign pathology, the evolution of hepatic hydatidosis can lead to severe complications and a low quality of life for the patient, both before and after surgery. Better knowledge of the pathology behind the local evolution of the disease can influence the therapeutic approach.
Small and medium size intracranial aneurysms - a 5 years retrospective analysis trial and multimodal treatment
Authors: Munteanu Valentin , Gorgan Mircea Radu 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Clinical context. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to rupture of an aneurysm is one of the most common neurosurgical emergencies who account for onethird of stroke .In the SAH cases , aneurysms accounted for 70%. Aneurysms had a bleeding rate of 12 per 100,000 population per year, and in particular between 50 to 60 years of age with a high morbidity and mortality, especially in the first episode of bleeding at about 43% of cases (1, 4, 14). Surgery is indicated to prevent rebleeding. 2.5% of patients in the general population may have unbroken aneurysms with a prevalence of 0.65%, with a preponderance of aneurysms in a 2: 1 in women. ACI aneurysms are more common in women and Acom aneurysms are more common in men and in 15-30% of patients with presence of multiple aneurysms. Surgical timing, the assessment in each individual case for rebleeding usage of endovascular techniques (3, 12), neurological status, the presence or absence of intraparenchymal hematoma or intraventricular hemorrhage with or without vasospasm, have an influence on the result. Over a period of 5 years from January 2010 to November 2014, 317 cases of patients with intracranial aneurysms in four clinics of neurosurgery in Bagdasar -Arseni hospital have been studied. The follow up period range between 6 month and 4 years and 3 month.
Cerebellar pilomyxoid astrocytoma
Authors: Sharma Somnath , Ojha Bal Krishan , Chandra Anil , Singh Sunil Kumar , Srivastava Chhitij , Agarwal Preeti , Sharma Kalpana 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Pilomyxoid astrocytomas (P.M.A) are new class of Pilocytic Astrocytoma (P.A.) which typically have their origin in hypothalamus and chiasmatic region. There are very few case reports of PMAs arising from cerebellum. Their imaging features are similar to PA but they behave more aggressively than PA. The authors report a case of 10 year old male child who presented with right cerebellar tumour diagnosed as PMA on histopathology.