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The fiftieth anniversary of the first United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names
Authors: Wolnicz-Pawłowska Ewa 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the first United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names, the author presents the historical background of the ongoing international cooperation on the unification of toponyms on a global scale. The 1967 conference in Geneva was extremely important in defining the objectives and tasks of the cooperation, setting out the main areas of action (national standardization, geographical terms, spelling systems, international exchange of information) and, through the resolutions adopted at the time, formulating detailed guidelines for standardization procedures. In the past half-century, the global organising of geographic nomenclature – although still incomplete – has gained a universally accepted institutional framework and has produced the expected results. The UNGEGN (United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names) plays a major role in organising the cyclical conferences, sessions, regional division and working group meetings, and toponymy courses, as well as inspiring the creation of unified databases and publications.
Assessment of Cardiac Autonomic Function by Post Exercise Heart Rate Recovery in Diabetics
Authors: Takkar Nidhi , Takkar Jai Prakash , Padmakumar R , Patil Navin A , Rao Karthik N , Bhattacharje Dipanjan 
Published: December 2017

Abstract

Background and Aims: Autonomic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients may translate into an increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Autonomic system regulates ‘heart rate recovery’ (HRR), an important predictor of cardiovascular mortality, which can be assessed using the exercise electrocardiogram (ECG). Hence, utilizing HRR, this study assessed the autonomic function of the cardiovascular system after one minute of exercise stress test in both, patients with and without type 2 DM.

Materials and Methods: A prospective case control study involving 50 patients with type 2 DM and 50 without type 2 DM, matched for age and sex, was carried out. Each subject underwent an exercise stress test by treadmill using the Bruce protocol. Cardiovascular parameters like heart rate was recorded using a 12 lead ECG along with blood pressure.

Results: Patients with T2DM had lesser HRR after exercise (p < 0.001). Exercise capacity was significantly reduced among patients with T2DM when compared to controls (p = 0.01). A multiple linear regression analysis (R2=0.26) revealed that duration of diabetes (β=−0.02, p=0.048) and resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) (β=−010, p=0.048) are independent predictors of HRR.

Conclusion: The study revealed HRR to be significantly reduced among patients with type 2 DM. HRR may hint at the presence of cardiac autonomic dysfunction and predict the cardiovascular mortality.
Effect of Pre-Ramadan Education on Dietary Intake and Anthropometry-Comparison Between Two Groups of Diabetic Patients
Authors: Bencharif Meriem , Boudaoud Chaima , Fenaghra Amal , Benabbas Youcef 
Published: December 2017

AbstractBackground and aims: Fasting of Ramadan leads to changes in dietary habits, physical activity, sleep and time of drug intake for diabetics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of pre-Ramadan education on dietary intake and anthropometry of two groups of patients.Material and methods: The entire cohort was divided in a group (G1; n=86) which attended nutritional education sessions and group that did not attend these sessions (G2; n=72). The protocol included three visits before, during and after the month of Ramadan.Results. Total energy intake of the G1 did not differ significantly between visits, unlike the G2. Patients in the G1 reduced their carbohydrate intake during Ramadan with 32.5g, compared to the G2 which decreased their consumption with17.2g. The intake of saturated fatty acids was significantly higher in the G2 (p=0.001) after Ramadan. The number of obese class 2 of the G1 decreased after Ramadan, however for the G2, the number increased. The waist-to-hip ratio and the body fat (%) were unchanged between the three periods.Conclusion. The management of diabetes should be multidisciplinary to ensure better continuity of care. Specialized and individual educational actions must be concrete in diabetics wishing to fast.
Health Related Quality of Life of Patients with Diabetes in Romania
Authors: Iamandi-Cioinaru Cătălina , Corad Bogdan , Marin Monica , Trocea Andreea , Colda Anca , Rusu Emilia , Radulian Gabriela 
Published: December 2017

Abstract

Background and aims: This paper aims at understanding patient’s perspective in coping with diabetes in Romania. The study analyzes whether there are significant differences between health related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with diabetes, based on socio-demographic and disease-related characteristics.

Material and methods: The study included 128 patients aged ≥ 18 years, diagnosed with type 1 and 2 diabetes and was conducted in the period of November 2015 – July 2016. The project included two main research instruments – one questionnaire applied face-to-face to each patient and one questionnaire completed by the physicians including health data for each patient who agreed to participate in the study. The set of tested characteristics includes: (i) gender; (ii) place of residence; (iii) education level; (iv) marital status; (v) employment status; (vi) level of personal income; (vii) age; (viii) type of diabetes; (ix) duration of diabetes; (x) household composition (another person with diabetes); (xi) network support and (xii) patient’s access to information and communication technology (ICT).

Results: The mean age was 54.23±12.76 years, with three quarters of respondents above the age of 40 years and 68% married. More than half of participants have access to internet, either at home or at work.

Conclusions: The results indicate that gender, household’s composition, place of residence, access to ICT, employment status, type of diabetes, personal income level, the presence of a support network, age and diabetes duration differentiate between reported HRQL indicators. The study adds knowledge for understanding chronic disease patients’ self-assessment of HRQL in Romania.
Hydroxychloroquine: Looking into the Future
Authors: Chakravorty Saibal , Purkait Indranil , Pareek Anil , Talware Avinash 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial agent has also been found to possess antidiabetic action. Onset of type-2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease is now considered to be the outcome of systemic inflammation. Many clinical trials are targeting systemic inflammation to reduce cardiovascular risk. Anti-inflammatory drugs with cardiovascular effects may be valuable therapeutic intervention to reduce massive cardiovascular risk in T2DM. In this review, antidiabetic action and potential cardioprotective role of hydroxychloroquine has been discussed. By virtue of its antidiabetic, lipid lowering, anti-platelet, anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties, hydroxychloroquine can be a key therapeutic alternative to manage patients with T2DM.
Evidence of clonal propagation in Cryptomeria japonica D. Don distributed on Pacific Ocean side in Japan
Authors: Doğan Güliz , Tadama Takumi , Kohama Hiroki , Matsumoto Asako , Moriguchi Yoshinari 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Cryptomeria japonica is distributed on the Pacific Ocean side and reproduces only by seedling; however, C. japonica var. radicans is distributed on the Japan Sea side and reproduces by both seedling and layering. Until now, there has been no report that C. japonica on the Pacific Ocean side regenerates by layering. In this study, the regeneration system of C. japonica in a national forest of Miyagi Prefecture Ishinomaki City was investigated using DNA analysis. C. japonica growing in the study plot was divided into seven genets and 40 single ramets, clearly suggesting that C. japonica at this site regenerates not only by seedling, but also by layering. The strong winds and low temperature appear to be key factors in layering reproduction at this site.
Application of the Current Knowledge from Research and Development of the Burial Methods and their Impact on Designing or Transforming Contemporary Cemeteries in the Czech Republic
Authors: Frolíková Palánová Klára , Juračka Ondřej , Černá Barbora , Dubovský Lukáš , Nahodilová Šárka 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Considerable transformation of the burial method at the turn of the 19th and the 20th centuries is apparent from the existing results of research in the developments of burial and funeral architecture, when after centuries controlled by the church – due to social and political changes – gradual secularisation of the society and subsequent desacralisation of funeral rituals started appearing. This phenomenon, as well as other aspects (e.g. Josephine reforms in 1782) brought about a change in the approach to newly established cemeteries but also the necessity to define areas for new burial methods and constructing new building types of funeral architecture. The position of necropolis is also changing as the society understands it, and its inclusion not only in the organism of towns but also in everyday life of town and municipality citizens. Thus, not only new but mainly original cemeteries are searching for their new position in the society. Studio papers try to react to this situation written by students of the master degree of the specialisation Architecture and civil engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the VŠB - Technical University in Ostrava, led by prof. Ing. arch. Petr Hrůša, doc. Ing. Martina Peřinková, Ph.D. and Ing. arch. Klára Frolíková Palánová, Ph.D. Students try to view necropolis in an innovative way and give them a new dimension to succeed and become adequate public or semi-public space of cities and municipalities. The contribution represents starting points of possible solutions on case studies, such as transformation of a cemetery in Ostrava on the Hulváky Hill, the design of establishing a new cemetery in open space near the municipality of Velichovky, including the design of a funeral hall, situating a new urn grove in the place of a former cemetery – the current park – a part of which is the design of a new crematorium in Nový Jičín and extension of possibilities for placement of ashes and designs supporting the development of funeral tourism in the Olšany Cemeteries in Prague.
Inverse Response Surface Method in Reliability-Based Design
Authors: Lehký David , Šomodíková Martina 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paper introduces an inverse response surface method utilized when performing reliability-based design optimization of time-consuming problems. Proposed procedure is based on a coupling of the adaptive response surface method and the artificial neural network-based inverse reliability method. The validity and accuracy of the method is tested using examples with explicit nonlinear limit state functions. Obtained results as well as important aspects of the method are discussed.
Selection, Maintenance and Acoustic Diagnostics of Expansion Joints in Bridges Located in Areas with Ground Deformations
Authors: Salamak Marek , Żuchowski Rafał 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
In the paper are presented general rules of the assortment of expansion joints in bridges located in areas being under the mining impacts. The maintenance problems associated with ground deformations are also mentioned. The special attention is given to the noise emitted by expansion joint devices. A legal status in the protection from noise and factors affecting this noise are discussed.
Quantification of Influence of Epoxy Layer Between Interface Steel-Concrete on Calibration Curves for Modified Compact Tension Test
Authors: Seitl Stanislav , Miarka Petr , Sobek Jakub 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe objective of this study is to investigate the use of compact tension specimen calibration curves for evaluation data of fracture properties measurement performed on modified compact tension specimen made from cement based composites. From literature, the well-known calibration curve for compact tension specimen is compared with calibration curves for Modified compact tension specimen that are obtained from numerical calculation. The obtained results are quantified and accuracy of solution is discussed. The suggested curves could be preferably used for determining of the fracture parameters.
Analytical Estimations of Strength of Two Layer Coating Loaded along a Line
Authors: Shatskyi Ivan , Makoviichuk Mykola , Ropyak Lubomyr 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The engineering calculation procedure of the stress-strain state of the two-layer coating under the load localized along a line is proposed. The plane coupled problem of the plate equilibrium has been formulated. The analytical solutions of the problem have been obtained and compared with previous results for the uncoupled problem. The analytical estimations of strength of the composite coating have been given.
Shock Wave in a Pile Immersed into Viscoplastic Medium
Authors: Shatskyi Ivan , Perepichka Vasyl 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The wave problem of perturbation propagation along an elastic pile interacting with the medium is investigated using the model of viscoplastic friction. An exact solution of the problem is obtained using the Laplace transforms for an arbitrary time of the loading period. The diagrams for velocity and stresses have been constructed.
Dynamic Post-Buckling Behavior
Authors: Šnirc Ľuboš , Grmanová Alžbeta , Ravinger Ján 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Geometric non-linear theory has been used to describe the post-buckling behavior of slender web. Hamilton’s principle in increments has been used. Examples of dynamic post-bucking behavior of slender web loaded in compression are presented. Influence of residual stresses to frequency of slender web is a base for non-destructive method of investigation of structures.
Oscillatory Solutions for Lattice Korteweg-de Vries-Type Equations
Authors: Feng Wei , Zhao Song-Lin 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
By imposing some shift relations on
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which satisfies the Sylvester equation
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t
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, oscillatory solutions are presented for some lattice Korteweg-de Vries-type equations, including the lattice potential Korteweg de-Vires equation, lattice potential modified Korteweg de-Vires equation, and lattice Schwarzian Korteweg-de Vries equation. This is done through the generalised Cauchy matrix approach.
Modification Mechanism and Performance of Qingchuan Rock Asphalt–Modified Asphalt
Authors: Li Limin , He Zhaoyi , Liu Weidong , Jiang Jianqing , Hu Cheng 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Using Esso AH-70 asphalt as the base asphalt, the modification mechanism for Qingchuan rock asphalt–modified asphalt was studied using asphalt component tests, differential scanning calorimetry, infrared spectrometry, and fluorescence microscopy. The performance of the Qingchuan rock asphalt–modified asphalt was analyzed based on modified asphalt index tests, the dynamic shear rheometer test and the bending beam rheometer test. Performance verification of the Qingchuan rock asphalt–modified asphalt was conducted using the rutting, mechanical property, small-beam bending, freeze-thaw split, indirect tensile fatigue, and small-sized acceleration loading tests. The results indicate that rock asphalt asphaltene has a high content of heteroatom groups as well as strong aromaticity and polarity. After the base asphalt is modified with rock asphalt, its microstructure is changed. The temperature sensitivity of rock asphalt–modified asphalt is decreased, and the temperature stability and water stability are strengthened. The rock asphalt modifier can obviously improve the antifatigue performance and high-temperature stability of its asphalt mixture. The dynamic stability of AC-20 with an 8 % rock asphalt content is 4,769 times/mm, which is 3.05-fold higher than the dynamic stability of the base asphalt. Under the same experimental conditions, the fatigue life of AC-16 with an 8 % rock asphalt content is 18-fold higher than that of its base asphalt mixture. Small-sized acceleration loading tests confirm that the antifatigue performance and antirutting performance of a 10 % rock asphalt–modified asphalt mixture increase by 120 % and 233 %, respectively, over those of its base asphalt. Additionally, the antifatigue and antirutting performances exceed those of the styrene-butadiene-styrene–modified asphalt mixture. Qingchuan rock asphalt can improve the comprehensive performance of an asphalt mixture, and it can be used in nonextreme low- temperature environments.
Endophytic Actinobacteria from Rhododendron spp. as an Antibacterial Agent
Authors: Fitriandini Risa , Budiarti Sri , Lestari Yulin 
Published: December 2017

<p><em>Rhododendron</em> has long been known to treat various diseases including diarrhea, but diversity and potency of its endophytic actinobacteria has not been studied. The objectives of this research were to explore the existence of endophytic actinobacteria from <em>Rododendron </em>spp. and assesed their antibacterial activity, as an effort to control the growth of bacterial pathogen resistant to some antibiotics. The endophytes were isolated from <em>Rhododendron </em>spp. using HV medium, and purified in ISP2 medium. The antibacterial activity was assayed against Enteropathogenic <em>Escerichia coli </em>(EPEC) K1.1 resistant to ampicillin and <em>Bacillus pumilus</em>. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) value, macroscopic and microscopic were examined. Twenty three of endophytic actinobacteria were successfully isolated from 7 <em>Rhododendron</em> species. Two of them, i.e. RJkb1 and RJkb3 isolates, had high antibacterial activity, with 17.2 mm and 14.5 mm inhibition zone against EPEC K1-1, respectively; and 12.4 mm and 16.1 mm inhibition zone against <em>B</em>.<em> pumilus</em>, respectively. The highest antibacterial activity for both RJkb1 and RJkb3 isolates was achieved at day 15, at 28 <sup>o</sup>C. At 250 µg/mL to 1750 µg/mL either RJkb1 or RJkb3 supernatant showed no activity against EPEC K1-1. The MIC value against <em>B. pumilus</em><em> </em>was at 1250 µg/mL for both tested isolates. Under an electron microscope observation, cell morphology of the treated <em>B. pumilus</em> showed elongated cells and viewer in cell number, compared with the untreated one. From this work, the existence of endophytic actinobacteria from <em>Rhododendron </em>spp. and their antibacterial activity contribute to the understanding of their diversity and potency as antibacterial agent. </p>
Exploration of Mango Fruits (Mangifera indica) as α-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Authors: Putri Nadia Prilliane , Nursyamsi Khalida Shabiba , Prayogo Yanico Hadi , Sari Dina Ragillia , Budiarti Eka , Batubara Irmanida 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo"><span lang="EN-GB">Mango fruit (</span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Mangifera indica L.</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">) is the tropical fruit that grows easily in Indonesia with plenty varieties. This study aimed to determine the varieties of mango fruit and the most potent part of mango as antidiabetic agent through </span><span lang="EN-GB">α</span><span lang="EN-GB">-glucosidase inhibitory activities. Four types of mango fruit (</span><em><span lang="EN-GB">indramayu, manalagi, harum manis</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">, and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">budiraja</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">) were used in this study. Each part of the mango fruit:peel, flesh, endosperm, and endocarp were extracted by maceration process with three different solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate (EtOAc), and ethanol (EtOH)). An ability of all 46 extracts in inhibiting the </span><span lang="EN-GB">α</span><span lang="EN-GB">-glucosidase at a concentration of 500 ppm were determined. Then 11 extracts with the high inhibition value were determined their IC50 (concentration to inhibit 50% activity) values. EtOAc extract of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">manalagi</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">indramayu</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">, and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">budi raja</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> endosperm had the lowest IC50 value which was not statistically significantly different (at 95%) with EtOAc extract of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">budi raja</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> peel. The bioautographic Thin Layer Chromatogram showed that the most active band is characterized by white luminescence under UV 366 nm, yellow color under UV 254 and visible light. The band with Rf 0.93 from EtOAc endosperm extract of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">indramayu</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">manalagi</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> and Rf 0.73 from EtOAc </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">budi raja</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> peel extract are the most active band which predicted as a flavonoid. The result adds the value of the peel and seed of mango, as well as an alternative in blood sugar control, which is easy to obtain, relatively cheap, and liked by the community. </span></p>
Size and Density of Artemisia annua Stomata Soaked in Water Extract of Gloriosa superba Seeds
Authors: Rahmawati Sri Indah , Yunus Ahmad , Susilowati Ari 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo"><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> is a herbaceous plant that produces artemisinin as a malaria drug, haemorrhoids therapy, aromatherapy, antiviral, anticancer and antibacterial. </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> is a plant that contains high colchicine compounds, especially on the seeds. </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> extracts of tubers, stems, seeds, and leaves were used as biomutagen for many plants. Colchicine contains of these plants as antimitotic have been studied and proven by the mitotic index plants. Water extracts of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> seeds was used as a mutagen for </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">. The aim of this study was to determine the size and density of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> stomata soaked in water extract of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> seeds as a mutagen. Extraction of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> seeds obtained naturally on Krakal Beach, Gunung Kidul by using a maceration method with water solvent (1:1). </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> sprouts were obtained from B2P2TOOT Tawangmangu. Variables treatment on sprouts using water extract concentration of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> seeds and soaking time of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> sprouts. Measurements of stomatal length, width and density were conducted in epidermis of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Artemisia annua</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> leaf. Observation and measurements of the stomata were conducted by using a light microscope. The results showed that the length and width of stomata were 0.025 mm and 0.017 mm respectively. The stomatal density of the control leaf (174.69 amount/mm2) was lower than the other treated plants. Stomatal size and density has increased with the increasing concentration extracts on treated plants. Water extracts of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Gloriosa superba</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> seeds proved the effects on stomatal size and density of treated plants. </span></p>