bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relations Between Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Metabolic Syndrome: Dangerous Liaisons
Authors: Albai Alin , Frandeș Mirela , Sandu Ramona Luminița , Spoială Gabriel , Hristodorescu Flavia , Timar Bogdan , Timar Romulus 
Published: December 2017

Abstract

Background and aims: Diabetes mellitus is the disease-challenge of our century, characterized by an increase in serum glycemia, which may lead to the occurrence of micro- and macro-vascular complications with serious consequences on both patient and public health. The Framingham risk score was obtained from a complex study and it estimates the individual risk of each patient to develop a cardiovascular event over the next 10 years depending on certain parameters (age, smoking, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, systolic blood pressure). Our study main aim was to evaluate the cross-associations between the components of the metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, diabetes-related biological parameters and chronic kidney disease in patients hospitalized due to poor metabolic control.

Material and methods: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 218 patients with type 2 diabetes, admitted in the Diabetes Clinic of the “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Hospital Timisoara according to a consecutive-case population-based principle.

Results: We observed that the quality of the glycemic control is impaired in patients with higher age; the body mass index was positively correlated with HbA1c and hypertension accompanies diabetes in more than half of the cases. Moreover, we observed that high levels of LDL cholesterol are significantly correlated with high levels of HbA1c.

Conclusions: There was poor metabolic control in patients with associated complications such as hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney diseases. Also, in most of the cases hypertension was associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Particularities of the Diet Used in Milk Allergy
Authors: Mogos Viorel T. , Dondoi Carmen I. , Bajko Daiana E. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Allergies become more common nowadays because of numerous risk factors and better medical resources for diagnostics. So, it is imperative to have at least an idea how to control them rather than treating them. A proper diet for an allergy may prevent it to be clinically significant and improve the patient’s life quality and symptoms. Milk allergy is one of the most common ones together with gluten and soy allergies. Older children and adults are easy to manage because they can communicate, and they eat almost everything. But the problem occurs especially in young infants, the most challenging ones because milk is vital for their survival and development. In the following article, we will try to highlight its particularities and explain what a patient with this condition should eat, taking into consideration processed food, found nowadays in every supermarket. We will detail what is allowed what is not allowed to consume, so this kind of a diet should be easy to prescribe by any nutritionist and easy to follow by every patient.
Insulin and the Brain
Authors: Grosu Cristina , Oprescu Andrei Cătălin , Niţă Otilia , Bild Walther 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The brain represents an important site for the action of insulin. Besides the traditionally known importance in glucoregulation, insulin has significant neurotrophic properties and influences the brain activity: insulin influences eating behavior, regulates the storage of energy and several aspects concerning memory and knowledge. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism could be associated with brain aging, vascular and metabolic pathologies. Elucidating the pathways and metabolism of brain insulin could have a major impact on future targeted therapies.
New Insight into the Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Cardiometabolic Diseases
Authors: Protasiewicz Diana Cristina , Popa Adina , Roşu Maria-Magdalena , Firănescu Adela-Gabriela , Popa Simona Georgiana , Moța Maria 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Humans spend almost one third of their life sleeping, thus sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality will have consequences upon the quality of life. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep disorder that represents a respiratory cessation for at least ten seconds, which appears repeatable during sleep and it is accompanied by decreased oxygen saturation. The diagnosis of OSA is possible by filling in the STOP, STOP BANG, BERLIN questionnaires and performing the polysomnography, an accessible and more accurate method but yet very expensive. The prevalence of OSA is continuously increasing, but because of the nonspecific symptoms, the percentage of un-diagnosed cases is further increased. Data from 11 epidemiological studies published between 1993 and 2014 indicated an OSA prevalence of 22% in men and 17% in women. It has been suggested that there is a bidirectional causal relationship between OSA and obesity, and numerous studies have shown association of OSA with insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, diabetic micro- and macrovascular complications and atrial fibrillation.
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers from the RAD sequence of two temperate liana species: Euonymus fortunei (Celastraceae) and Schizophragma hydrangeoides (Hydrangeaceae)
Authors: Mori Hideki , Ueno Saneyoshi , Matsumoto Asako , Uchiyama Kentaro , Kamijo Takashi , Masaki Takashi , Tsumura Yoshihiko 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Clonal reproduction of lianas is a common but important life history strategy. It is necessary to evaluate the clonal structure of liana species because clonal ability is potentially a major determinants distribution pattern of lianas. Therefore, we developed 10 microsatellite markers for Euonymus fortunei and Schizophragma hydrangeoides respectively from genomic sequences obtained from double-digest restriction site associated DNA (ddRAD). The sequence data of the developed markers were deposited on the public database. The expected heterozygosity (HE) of E. fortunei and S. hydrangeoides ranged from 0.727 to 0.847 with an average of 0.766, and from 0.734 to 0.924 with an average of 0.812, respectively. All loci were under HWE except for a locus of S. hydrangeoides (sh07). These markers should contribute to the understanding of the life history of temperate liana species.
Transforming the Requirements for the Modern Architectonic Design in Terms of the Placement of Human Remains
Authors: Juračka Ondřej , Frolíková Palánová Klára 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Behind every human death there is a story, unique to the human being, one that comes to a close after the official funeral ceremony. Generally, ‘close’ is the word essential for the bereaved and should govern the entire funeral process until the eventual placement of the remains. Today, a traditional funeral ceremony is losing its importance; it has either transformed itself or ceased to exist. The consequence of these changes involves new construction types of structures or transformation of existing crematoria and ceremony halls that are part of the funeral traditions in the Czech Republic. All this began with the influence of secularisation of society in the first half of the 20th century intensified through the dictate of the political regimen in the then Czechoslovakia after 1948. The period saw a suppression of all church activities, this including the funeral industry, when the state’s objective was to take a full control of everything. It resulted in large-scale construction of funeral halls and crematoria. This pushed cremation to the current 80% or so out of the total number of funerals. Following 1989, however, the society found itself in a vacuum through another change in the system. Due to this, funeral halls lost their initial ideological substantiation. The consequences include a search for new forms and the transformation of the ceremony which moves to the area in front of the cremation chamber or even to the very site of placement. This however requires a construction of new structures and sites for storing the ash. The aim is to find the best possible way of handling human remains while creating a cemetery setting that is observed (bereaved) friendly and enables to continue burials in the current necropolis sites.
Permeability of the Mixture of Fine Grained Soil and Fly Ash from Fluidized Bed Combustion
Authors: Knapik Karolina , Bzówka Joanna 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Based on known correlations permeability was calculated for the mixtures containing various proportions of selected FBC fly ash, Speswhite kaolin and lime. The influence of initial water content of the mixtures was also considered. The study was limited to the first four weeks of curing time. Results of calculations were discussed on the background of previously obtained observations for mixtures of tested materials.
Comparative Numerical Analysis of Obtained Stress and Displacement Results from FEM Programs - Robot Structural Analysis and Adina in Example of a Steel Footbridge Subjected to the Dead Load
Authors: Major Maciej , Minda Izabela , Kuliński Krzysztof , Major Izabela 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
In this paper the comparative analysis of obtained stress and displacements results from two different FEM programs – Robot Structural Analysis and ADINA was performed. As a subject of the analysis, the numerical model of the arch footbridge in steel construction was adopted.
Interaction between Edge-Crack and Aggregate in Silicate-Based Composite
Authors: Malíková Lucie , Klusák Jan 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paper deals with investigation of the interaction between an edge-crack and an aggregate in a silicate-based composite, because adding of aggregates into basic matrix material can improve the fracture mechanical properties of the material significantly. In this work, the three-point-bending test is modelled by means of the finite element method and the dependences of fracture parameters on various material and geometrical parameters of the aggregate and the interfacial transition zone are studied. The results are discussed thoroughly.
Failure Probability Estimation Using Asymptotic Sampling and Its Dependence upon the Selected Sampling Scheme
Authors: Martinásková Magdalena , Vořechovský Miroslav 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The article examines the use of Asymptotic Sampling (AS) for the estimation of failure probability. The AS algorithm requires samples of multidimensional Gaussian random vectors, which may be obtained by many alternative means that influence the performance of the AS method. Several reliability problems (test functions) have been selected in order to test AS with various sampling schemes: (i) Monte Carlo designs; (ii) LHS designs optimized using the Periodic Audze-Eglājs (PAE) criterion; (iii) designs prepared using Sobol’ sequences. All results are compared with the exact failure probability value.
Maintenance Optimization of Industrial Chimneys Exposed to Carbonation
Authors: Mlčoch Jan , Marková Jana , Sýkora Miroslav 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paper is focused on the deterioration of industrial reinforced concrete chimneys caused by carbonation. It is considered that a chimney has to be repaired when more than 30% of its surface is affected by visible corrosion-induced cracks. An optimal maintenance strategy aims at the postponement of this state beyond the intended service life of the chimney with minimum maintenance costs.
Dynamic Response of Railway Bridges Subjected to Passing Vehicles
Authors: Moravčík Milan , Moravčík Martin 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This paper discusses some issues related to dynamic effects in railway bridges focussed on the dynamic behaviour of the small and medium span simply supported railway bridges subjected to a series of moving vehicle. Presented parametric study is focused on the dynamic deflection of the simply supported railway bridge of the span Lb = 38 m, due to the series moving loads representing a conventional train with the IC-coaches, with the impact to the speed up to 160 km/h applied in Slovakia.
Determination of Stress Intensity Factor Value for Chevron-Notched Specimens – Pilot Study
Authors: Sobek Jakub , Seitl Stanislav 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe description of material behavior is one of important information for its application in civil engineering. One area is covering fracture mechanical properties. For evaluation of the fracture toughness values, the knowledge of calibration curve is important. The paper is aimed on the numerical modelling of the test specimens with a chevron notch serving as an initiator of the stress distribution at the crack tip. The three-point bending test configuration with a chevron notch is used for the simulation given by plane model with different layer width of cross section part and output is given by the value of the stress intensity factorKIfor tension loading mode.
Non–Linear Analysis of Slender Masonry Beam
Authors: Vokál Marek , Drahorád Michal 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This paper deals with numerical analysis and design of slander prismatic masonry beams loaded predominantly by axial force and bending moment in plane of the principal moment of inertia. Because of the material non-linearity, classical mathematical theory of slender columns cannot be applied for masonry elements, therefore the proposed method uses iterative non–linear calculation considering both material and geometrical non–linearity.
„Die Herrschaft des Rechts und nicht das Recht des Stärkeren“
Authors: Eikel Markus 
Published: January 2018

Vorspann
Nürnberg - unter den Juristen der Bundesrepublik löste der Name dieser Stadt lange Zeit mehr als zwiespältige Empfindungen aus. Viele assoziierten damit die Prozesse gegen Kriegs- oder NS-Verbrecher und dachten an Siegerjustiz, nachträgliche Straftatbestände und Kollektivschuld. Um so überraschender ist es, dass deutsche Rechtsexperten ebenso wie Vertreter des Auswärtigen Amts Pate standen, als in den 1990er Jahren der Internationale Strafgerichtshof gegen den Widerstand der USA aus der Taufe gehoben wurde. Markus Eikel ordnet diesen Paradigmenwechsel in die politische Geschichte des wiedervereinigten Deutschland ein und zeichnet die komplizierten Verhandlungen auf der Basis neuer Quellen nach, die schließlich zu einer Modernisierung des Völkerstrafrechts und zu einer nachhaltigen Umwertung der Erinnerung an die Nürnberger Kriegsverbrecherprozesse führten.
Screening of Acetic Acid Bacteria from Pineapple Waste for Bacterial Cellulose Production using Sago Liquid Waste
Authors: Yanti Nur Arfa , Ahmad Sitti Wirdhana , Ambardini Sri , Muhiddin Nurhayani Haji , Sulaiman La Ode Iman 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakInggris"><span>Bacterial cellulose is a biopolymer </span><span lang="EN-GB">produced by fermentation process with the help of bacteria. It </span><span>has numerous applications in industrial sector with its characteristic as a biodegradable and nontoxic compound in nature. </span><span lang="EN-GB">The potential application of BC is limited by its production costs, because BC is produced from expensive culture media. The use of cheap carbon and nutrient sources such as sago liquid waste is an interesting strategy to overcome this limitation. The objective of this study was to obtain the AAB strain that capable to produce bacterial cellulose from sago liquid waste. Isolation of AAB strains was conducted using CARR media and the screening of BC production was performed on Hestrin-Schramm (HS) media with glucose as a carbon source. The strains of AAB then were evaluated for their cellulose-producing capability using sago liquid waste as a substrate. Thirteen strains of AAB producing BC were isolated from pineapple waste (pineapple core and peel) and seven of them were capable to produce BC using sago liquid waste substrate. One of the AAB strains produced a relatively high BC, i.e. isolate LKN6. The result of morphological and biochemical test was proven that the bacteria was </span><em><span>Acetobacter xylinum</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">. The result of this study showed that </span><em><span>A. xylinum </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">LKN6 can produce a high yield of BC, therefore this strain is potentially useful for its utilization as a starter in bacterial cellulose production. </span></p>
Cryopreservation of Aceh Swamp Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Semen with Combination of Glycerol and Lactose
Authors: Eriani Kartini , Sari Nisa , Rosnizar Rosnizar , Dasrul Dasrul , Suhartono Suhartono , Rizal Muhammad 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo">Aceh swamp buffaloes<span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span><em>(Bubalus bubalis) </em>are decreasing their population and genetic quality. This study was conducted to determine the influence of lactose and glycerol cryoprotectants on spermatozoa of Aceh swamp buffaloes<span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">after</span><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span>thawing<em>.</em><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">This study used completely</span>a factorial randomized design with nine treatments, and five replications. Fresh semen of the Aceh swamp buffalo were diluted by using a combination extender lactose cryoprotectants 0 mM (L<sub>0</sub>), 60 mM (L<sub>60</sub>), 120 mM (L<sub>120</sub>) and glycerol 3% (G<sub>3</sub>), 5% (G<sub>5</sub>), 7% (G<sub>7</sub>) with the equilibration of 4 hours. The results showed that the combination of cryoprotectants L<sub>120</sub>G<sub>7 </sub>influenced significantly (P &lt; 0.05) on the quality of spermatozoa of the Aceh swamp buffalo <em>(B. bubalis)</em><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">after</span><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span>thawing<em>.</em><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">The percentage of sperm motility L</span><sub>120</sub>G<sub>7</sub> (42.60 ± 1.14); viability L<sub>120</sub>G<sub>7 </sub>(55.00 ± 0.71); acrosome integrity L<sub>120</sub>G<sub>7</sub> (52.00 ± 0.71); and plasma membrane integrity L<sub>120</sub>G<sub>7</sub><span lang="AR-YE" dir="RTL"> (</span>53.20 ± 1.48). The combination of lactose cryoprotectants 120 mM (L<sub>120</sub>) and glycerol 7% (G<sub>7</sub>) was the best combination to maintain the quality of spermatozoa of swamp buffalo. This finding could be used to define a policy for the spermatozoa storage of Aceh swamp buffalo to artificial insemination (AI). </p>
PCR-RFLP Analysis of D-Loop mtDNA in Indonesian Domestic Waterfowl
Authors: Susanti R , Fibriana Fidia , Yuniastuti Ari 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo"><span lang="EN-GB">Phylogenetic or population genetic studies have been focused on finding genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) because mutations in this region contained five times higher than other genetic materials. The aim of this research was to generate PCR-RFLP D-loop mtDNA profiles of some Indonesian domestic waterfowl. The samples were 35 local ducks, 5 muscovy duck, and 5 geese. These local ducks included on seven types of Javanese ducks in Central Java, i.e. Magelang duck, Peking duck, Pengging duck, Tegal Branjangan duck, Tegal Jarakan duck, Tegal Blorong duck, and Tegal Lemahan duck. PCR technique was used to amplify the D-loop genes, and RFLP analysis of the D-loop was performed with </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Alu</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I</span><em></em><span lang="EN-GB">and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Rsa</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I. The results show that muscovy duck has no restriction sites in D-loop gene. Moreover, goose has a restriction </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">s</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">ite of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Alu</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I in D-loop gene at 550 bp and 187 bp; and it has no restriction site of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Rsa</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I. The analysis of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Rsa</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I-RFLP in mtDNA </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">D-loop </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">region of ducks resulted in 1 restriction fragment pattern which can be applied in the identification of duck to differentiate it from goose and muscovy duck. PCR-RFLP analysis duck D-loop mtDNA using </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Alu</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Rsa</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">I restriction enzyme resulted in 3 combinations of restriction fragment pattern shown in 3 haplotypes (A, B, and C). Genetic diversity of Indonesian domestic waterfowl population could be identified by using PCR-RFLP analysis on mtDNA </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">D-loop </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">region. So far, there are few results of research on Indonesian domestic waterfowl genetic characteristics based on PCR-RFLP mtDNA D-loop marker. Also, this research has a good contribution on genetic characterization of local duck. The characterization is an important aspect to maintain breed quality and manage the genetic resources of Indonesian germplasm and in facilitating the breeding program. </span><strong></strong></p>
Evaluation of Chromosomal Aberrations and Micronuclei in Medical Workers Chronically Exposed to Low Dose Ionizing Radiation
Authors: Lusiyanti Yanti , Kurnia Iin , Suvifan Viria Agesti , Sardini Sardini , Purnami Sofiati , Rahajeng Nastiti 
Published: December 2017

<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo"><span lang="EN-GB">Medical workers representing the group is the most consistently are exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation, prolonged low-level ionizing radiation can induce chromosomal aberrations (CAs). This study would evaluate the cytogenetic effect using the CAs based on dicentric, and cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus (CBMN) assay on hospital workers. The exposed group dividedto Interventional and Diagnostic groups then compared to non exposed group. The accumulated absorbed doses calculated for the radiation workers were below 5mSv. Blood samples were obtained from 29 samples of medical workers , and 15 samples of control. The Study showed that the frequency of dicentric chromosomes both in exposed and control were not found. In case of micronuclei, the mean frequencies were observed in exposed group that was (19 ±6.22) and (16.25 ± 6.04) respectively and the control group was (10.4±7.79). Frequency MN/1000 cell in the lymphocytes both in the two exposed group was relatively higher compared to control group. However the MN frequencies in all sample group was still in normal range . In this study chronic low radiation dose exposure in the hospital had no significant effect on chromosome aberration nor micronuclei. The benefit of the study is to enrich the potential usefulness of cytogenetic assay providing safety index in medical surveillance programs. The results suggest that education and retraining of staff concerning radiation safety guidelines need to be done to maintain the safety aspects of radiation. </span></p>