bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Insufficient physical activity increases cardiovascular risk in women with low birth mass
Authors: Czajkowska Anna , Mazurek Krzysztof , Wiśniewski Andrzej , Kęska Anna , Tkaczyk Joanna , Krawczyk Krzysztof , Pałka Magdalena , Mazurek Tomasz 
Published: February 2017

Summary
Study aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between low birth mass and concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) as a cardiovascular risk factor in young women with various levels of physical activity.
Materials and methods: 102 female students aged 19.7 ± 0.8 (18.6-23.0) were included. The study group was divided according to the declared physical activity: high physical activity (HPA, n = 69) and low physical activity (LPA, n = 33). Anthropometric indices were measured: body mass, height, hip and waist circumference. hsCRP levels were obtained from venous blood samples. Birth body mass (BBM) and birth height were collected from medical documentation.
Results: Women with low BBM and LPA had a significantly higher concentration of hsCRP than women with low BBM and HPA, as well as women with normal BBM.
Conclusions: Low birth mass together with low physical activity is a strong predictor of raised concentration of hsCRP, which correlates with an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Regular physical activity in women with low birth mass may prevent an increased hsCRP concentration, and as a result decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Environmental Action Programmes of the European Union – Programmes Supporting the Sustainable Development Strategy of the European Union
Authors: Halmaghi Elisabeta-Emilia 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Since 1972, at the level of the European Community, as a result of the Stockholm Conference, a series of successive programmes have been adopted, which have established both future legislative proposals and prospects on environmental policy. The programmes were aimed at setting goals that will be achieved in environmental protection field in the European Community. So far, seven such programmes have been established, called Environmental Action Programmes.
Factors Affecting the Work Motivation of Officers in the Romanian Army
Authors: Macovei Crenguţa Mihaela , Argintaru Lucian Marian 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
This paper presents the results of a study in which we aimed to identify factors that influence the work motivation of officers active in the Romanian military system. We developed a hierarchy of these factors depending on the frequency of their occurrence in answers to open questions addressed on this issue. In order to process responses we used the Atlas.ti program, a specialized software in qualitative analysis of large corpora of text, graphs, audio and video materials. Seven factors have been identified that increase the motivation to work and nine factors that decrease the work motivation of officers from the selected sample.
Leasing in the Romanian Theory and Practice
Authors: Pîrvuţ Valentin 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
From the perspective of national economy, leasing represents a means of reorientating investments by attracting several new external financial sources in economy and a solution for launching on the market the products that have a limited demand and a low level of purchasing. Leasing represents an important factor in developing and making foreign trade more efficient through the possibility of entering on new markets and of opening new partnerships. Also, leasing attracts important financial resources since it has principal factors such as efficiency and safety.
Study Regarding the Impact of Motor Activities over a Healthy Life of Students
Authors: Pomohaci Marcel , Sopa Ioan Sabin 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
In the present study, we tried to discover the values or the effects considered essential for the development of positive attitudes in practicing motor activities by students. The study had as main research method the survey and the research sample included a total of 100 students from the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu. Research findings showed that students are aware of the beneficial effects of motor activities both on the biological, psychological and socio-cultural level. Gender differences show that opinions are divided, male students consider the physical and social effects as most important assets developed by the motor activities, while feminine students consider exponential for the motor activities effects, the mental and sanogenic effects.
Swarming – Doctrinary-Operational Concept – Possible Solution to the Challenges of the Current Military Confrontations
Authors: Raţiu Aurelian 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Swarming is a current doctrinary-operational concept, by means of which one seeks to make the transition from a traditional, conventional, cumbersome, bureaucratic army to more numerous structures/units and of reduced dimensions, with remarkable firepower and mobility, which can act on an opponent from multiple directions simultaneously, leading to its increased vulnerability by disorientation and by the inability to concentrate their forces and effort to respond effectively.
The creation of forces able to act according to this conception implies radical changes in the modalities of organizing, acting and leading-coordinating, and last but not least, in the equipment of the military/units and in the organizational culture.
Process-based selection of copula types for flood peak-volume relationships in Northwest Austria: a case study
Authors: Kohnová Silvia , Gaál Ladislav , Bacigál Tomáš , Szolgay Ján , Hlavčová Kamila , Valent Peter , Parajka Juraj , Blöschl Günter 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The case study aims at selecting optimal bivariate copula models of the relationships between flood peaks and flood volumes from a regional perspective with a particular focus on flood generation processes. Besides the traditional approach that deals with the annual maxima of flood events, the current analysis also includes all independent flood events. The target region is located in the northwest of Austria; it consists of 69 small and mid-sized catchments. On the basis of the hourly runoff data from the period 1976- 2007, independent flood events were identified and assigned to one of the following three types of flood categories: synoptic floods, flash floods and snowmelt floods. Flood events in the given catchment are considered independent when they originate from different synoptic situations. Nine commonly-used copula types were fitted to the flood peak - flood volume pairs at each site. In this step, two databases were used: i) a process-based selection of all the independent flood events (three data samples at each catchment) and ii) the annual maxima of the flood peaks and the respective flood volumes regardless of the flood processes (one data sample per catchment). The goodness-of-fit of the nine copula types was examined on a regional basis throughout all the catchments. It was concluded that (1) the copula models for the flood processes are discernible locally; (2) the Clayton copula provides an unacceptable performance for all three processes as well as in the case of the annual maxima; (3) the rejection of the other copula types depends on the flood type and the sample size; (4) there are differences in the copulas with the best fits: for synoptic and flash floods, the best performance is associated with the extreme value copulas; for snowmelt floods, the Frank copula fits the best; while in the case of the annual maxima, no firm conclusion could be made due to the number of copulas with similarly acceptable overall performances. The general conclusion from this case study is that treating flood processes separately is beneficial; however, the usually available sample size in such real life studies is not sufficient to give generally valid recommendations for engineering design tasks.
Determination of rock densities in the Carpathian-Pannonian Basin lithosphere: based on the CELEBRATION 2000 experiment
Authors: Šimonová Barbora , Bielik Miroslav 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The international seismic project CELEBRATION 2000 brought very good information about the P-wave velocity distribution in the Carpathian-Pannonian Basin litosphere. In this paper seismic data were used for transformations of in situ P-wave velocities to in situ densities along all profiles running across the Western Carpathians and the Pannonian Basin: CEL01, CEL04, CEL05, CEL06, CEL09, CEL11 and CEL12. The calculation of rock densities in the crust and lower lithosphere was done by the transformation of seismic velocities to densities using the formulae of Sobolev-Babeyko, Christensen-Mooney and in the lower lithosphere also by Lachenbruch-Morgan’s formula. The density of the upper crust changes significantly in the vertical and horizontal directions, while the interval ranges of the calculated lower crust densities narrow down prominently. The lower lithosphere is the most homogeneous - the intervals of the calculated densities for this layer are already very narrow. The average density of the upper crust (ρ̅ = 2.60 g · cm−3) is the lowest in the Carpathian Foredeep region. On the contrary, the highest density of this layer (ρ̅ = 2.77 g · cm−3) is located in the Bohemian Massif. The average densities ρ̅ of the lower crust vary between 2.90 and 2.98 g · cm−3. The Palaeozoic Platform and the East European Craton have the highest density (ρ̅ = 2.98 g · cm−3 and ρ̅ = 2.97 g · cm−3, respectively). The lower crust density is the lowest (ρ̅ = 2.90 g · cm−3) in the Pannonian Basin. The range of calculated average densities ρ̅ for the lower lithosphere is changed in the interval from 3.35 to 3.40 g · cm−3. The heaviest lower lithosphere can be observed in the East European Craton (ρ̅ = 3.40 g · cm−3). The lower lithosphere of the Transdanubian Range and the Palaeozoic Platform is characterized by the lowest density ρ̅ = 3.35 g · cm−3.
One-pot synthesis of new Pyrido [2,3-d] Pyrimidine derivatives under ultrasonic irradiation using organo catalyst 4-Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP)
Authors: Parrey Imtiyaz Rasool , Hashmi Athar Adil 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe one-pot synthesis of pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives has been reported via Knoevenagel-Michal addition pathways using substituted aromatic aldehydes, Cyanoacetamide and 6-aminouracil in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent, with 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) as new organo catalyst catalyst under ultrasonic irradiation. The results showed that a series of aromatic aldehydes were effectively used to prepare the targeted pyrido [2, 3-d] pyrimidine derivatives with good to excellent yields (81-93 %) with no major effect on the yield of product by electron donating/withdrawing substituents. Short reaction time, environment friendly procedure, excellent yields, inexpensive and readily available catalyst are the advantages of this procedure. All synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR and mass spectral data.
Endocannabinoid system and anticancer properties of cannabinoids
Authors: Śledziński Paweł , Nowak Agnieszka , Zeyland Joanna , Słomski Ryszard 
Published: February 2017

Cannabinoids impact human body by binding to cannabinoids receptors (CB1 and CB2). The two main phytocannabinoids are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC interacts with CB1 receptors occurring in central nervous system and is responsible for psychoactive properties of marijuana. CBD has low affinity to CB1 receptor, has no psychoactive characteristics and its medical applications can be wider. CB receptors are part of a complex machinery involved in regulation of many physiological processes – endocannabinoid system. Cannabinoids have found some applications in palliative medicine, but there are many reports concerning their anticancer affects. Agonists of CB1 receptors stimulate accumulation of ceramides in cancer cells, stress of endoplasmic reticulum (ER stress) and, in turn, apoptosis. Effects of cannabinoids showing low affinity to CB receptors is mediated probably by induction of reactive oxygen species production. Knowledge of antitumor activity of cannabinoids is still based only on preclinical studies and there is a necessity to conduct more experiments to assess the real potential of these compounds.
Two-mica andalusite-bearing granite with no primary muscovite: constraints on the origin of post-magmatic muscovite in two-mica granites
Authors: Puziewicz Jacek , Pietranik Anna 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The two-mica granite from Gęsiniec (Strzelin Granitic Massif, SW Poland) consists of quartz, K-feldspar, normally zoned plagioclase (30 ± 7 % An), subordinate biotite and muscovite and magmatic andalusite. Andalusite crystallised before the outer parts of plagioclase grains were formed. Biotite has constant Fe/(Fe + Mg) ratio of approximately 0.81. Five textural types of muscovite occur in the granite: (1) muscovite replacing andalusite, (2) embayed interstitial muscovite, (3) muscovite forming aggregates with biotite, (4) muscovite accompanying biotite and chlorite in microfissures and (5) fine muscovite forming fringes at the contact between larger muscovite plates and K-feldspar. They are commonly associated with albite.
Crystallisation of muscovite started significantly below the granite solidus, mostly by the replacement of andalusite. Formation of muscovite continued during cooling of host rock. The growth of individual plates was initiated at different undercoolings and the plates whose crystallisation was frozen at different stages of growth occur. Those that were formed earlier are richer in titanium and iron relative to the later ones. As the rock contains no Ti and Fe saturating phases, the content of Ti and Mg in muscovite depends on their local availability. The homogeneous Fe/(Fe + Mg) ratio of biotite indicates that it was re-equilibrated at the post-magmatic stage.
Effect of several rhizobacteria strains on barley resistance againstPyrenophora gramineaunder field conditions
Authors: Adam A. , Arabi M.I.E. , Idris I. , Al-Shehadah E. 
Published: February 2017

SummaryThe effect ofPseudomonas putidaBTP1,Bacillus subtilisBs2500, Bs2504, and Bs2508 strains on the incidence (I) and severity (S) of barley leaf stripe disease caused byPyrenophora gramineawas evaluated under field conditions. Three barley cultivars varying in resistance level were used. The resistance achieved in our study was long-lasting.P. putidaBTP1 and Bs2508 were in general the most effective strains in reducing significantly both I and S of barley leaf stripe disease vis-a-vis three cultivars in two growing seasons 2013/2014. The disease was reduced up to 66% in Arabi Abiad treated withP. putidaBTP1. The susceptible landrace cultivar Arabi Abiad exhibited a significant induction of resistance by Bs2508 and BTP1. However, the resistant cultivar Banteng did not exhibit significant further increase in resistance by these bacterial strains. The grain yield of bacterized plants artificially inoculated withP. gramineawas not affected, except that of the cultivar Arabi Abiad treated with Bs2508 and Bs2504. Triggering of resistance by treating seeds with the bacterial strains would be of great value in agriculture, especially in case of barley infection byP. gramineaat an early stage of plant development.
Can high pest pressure of the red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus beat the defense of Phoenix theophrasti?
Authors: Melita O. , Gkounti V. , Kontodimas D. , Papachristos D. , Karamaouna F. 
Published: February 2017

Summary
The Cretan date palm, Phoenix theophrasti, is a less susceptible and suitable host for the red palm weevil compared to the Canary palm, P. canariensis, even at high pest pressure. Nevertheless, P. theophrasti is not invulnerable to the red palm weevil, hence under continuous and high pest pressure young offshoots/palms can be deadly infested. The slow development of the insect in the Cretan date palm should probably allow a larger ‘window of time’ for an effective plant protection management against the pest.
Agent Provocateur in the Legislation of the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the USA
Authors: Coufalová Bronislava 
Published: February 2017

Summary
In relation to the activities of organized crime groups and their dynamic development in the areas of corruptive behavior which seems to be aimed at not only the leading representatives of the national political scene, but also at the area of national economy, economy and culture, discussions keep arising especially in the lay public about the enactment of the institute of the so called agent provocateur into the Czech legal environment. This institute has many supporters and also many opponents. Also some foreign legislations could be an inspiring element for the Czech legislation.
Determination of soil grain size composition by measuring apparent weight of float submerged in suspension
Authors: Kaszubkiewicz Jarosław , Wilczewski Witold , Novák Tibor József , Woźniczka Przemysław , Faliński Krzysztof , Belowski Jerzy , Kawałko Dorota 
Published: February 2017

AbstractTexture is one of the most significant physical properties of soils. Over the years, several methods of its measuring were developed. The paper presents a method for determining the particle size composition of soils, based on the separation of particles in the sedimentation process. Density of suspension is determined on the basis of apparent weight changes of a float submerged in it. The weight of the float suspended on a thin line, at a given depth in the suspension, is measured with a sensitive piezoelectric dynamometer. The Stokes equation is used to calculate the content of soil fractions with equivalent diameters in the range of 0.001 to 0.1 mm. Digital transmission of results from the dynamometer, the temperature sensor and measurements of the distance defining the depth of immersion of the float to the computer enable calculations of particle size composition to be performed automatically. This paper presents the results of measurements of the particle size composition of artificially generated mixtures of ‘silt’ and ‘clay’. The results are compared with results obtained with other methods (including the laser method). A high level of repeatability of the results and satisfactory compatibility in relation to the reference pipette method are noted.
Santa Barbara’s Thirteenth-Century Paris Bible: A Second Look
Authors: Rouse Richard , Rouse Mary 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The Santa Barbara Bible (University of California, Santa Barbara, University Library MS BS 75 1250) was first introduced to scholarship in 1971 by Santa Barbara professor Larry Ayres. In the years since that pioneering study, art historians have advanced our knowledge of the place and date of the Bible’s production. Adding to that an understanding of commercial manuscript production in thirteenth-century Paris, the present article comes as close to clarifying the creation of this lovely book as current evidence allows.
Abdominal Radical Trachelectomy Performed During Pregnancy — Case Series
Authors: Căpîlna Mihai Emil , Rusu Simona Cristina , Bécsi János , Morariu Mihai 
Published: February 2017

AbstractIntroduction:Abdominal radical trachelectomy (ART) for tumors of the uterine cervix can be performed while the pregnancy is ongoing, but the success rates so far are reduced.Case series presentation:ART was performed in three patients with cervical cancer diagnosed during pregnancy, with a triple aim to offer a radical surgery for cervical cancer, but also to preserve the ongoing pregnancy and fertility. The ART was successful in one patient, and she delivered a healthy baby at term, by cesarean section. The other 2 patients experienced obstetrical complications and lost their pregnancies after ART, but in one of the cases, fertility was preserved.Conclusions:Radical trachelectomy could be performed as alternative therapy for pregnant women with invasive malignancies of the cervix. This procedure may prevent female patients to lose a much-desired pregnancy, their fertility, as well as their maternity.
A Markov Decision Process-based handicap system for tennis
Authors: Chan Timothy C. Y. , Singal Raghav 
Published: February 2017

AbstractHandicap systems are used in many sports to improve competitive balance and equalize the match-win probability between opponents of differing ability. Recognizing the absence of such a system in tennis, we develop a novel optimization-based handicap system for tennis using a Markov Decision Process (MDP) model. In our handicap system, the weaker player is given
The First Reception of Chinese Literature and Culture in Romania
Authors: Li Caiyue 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Although the bilateral diplomatic relations between China and Romania have 65 years, the communication and cooperation in the fields of education, science and technology, culture and politics have a long history. And what’s more there is a traditional friendship between the Romanian and Chinese people. When we talk about the first reception of Chinese literature and culture in Romania, we can’t forget one important person-Nicolae Milescu Spatarul and his contribution. In this paper first I will talk about the brief introduction of the relationship between Romania and China, and then I will focus on Nicolae Milescu Spatarul and his famous books Jurnal de călătorie în China, Descrierea Chinei.Jurnal de calatorie in China.
The crystal structure of 3-(2-acetyl-4-butyramido-phenoxy)-2-hydroxy-N-isopropylpropan-1-aminium tetraphenylborate, C42H49BN2O4
Authors: Ghabbour Hazem A. , Mostafa Gamal A.E. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
C42H49BN2O4, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.5346(5) Å, b = 23.4973(9) Å, c = 12.9077(5) Å, β = 91.178(1)°, V = 3800.9(3) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.075, wRref(F2) = 0.225, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-6,8-diphenyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinoline, C28H18ClN3
Authors: Maluleka Marole M. , Mphahlele Malose J. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
C28H18ClN3, monoclinic, P21/c, (no. 14) a = 5.9519(2) Å, b = 8.0511(3) Å, c = 43.4071(14) Å, β = 90.001(2)°, V =2080.04(12) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.066, wRref(F2) = 0.190, T = 173 K.
Crystal structure of chlorido-(η6–1-isopropyl-4-methyl benzene)-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(p-tolyl)methanimine-κ2
N,N′)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate(V), C23H26ClF6N2PRu
Authors: Gichumbi Joel M. , Friedrich Holger B. , Omondi Bernard 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
C23H26ClF6N2PRu, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 8.9950(6) Å, b = 11.1669(8) Å, c = 12.4128(9) Å, α = 80.520(2)°, β = 87.5360(10)°, γ = 86.3200(10)°, V = 1226.59(15) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0267, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0622, T = 173(2) K.
Non-professional Activity on Television in a Time of Digitalisation
Authors: Karlsen Faltin , Sundet Vilde Schanke , Syvertsen Trine , Ytreberg Espen 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThis article presents an empirically based examination of how the Norwegian television industry incorporates audience activity and audience-generated material, and of how audiences respond to the opportunities presented. It explores three main research questions: First, how extensive is audience activity on television? Second, to what degree do different television activities correspond to familiar patterns of social stratification? And third, is there any evidence for the view that digital feedback channels, such as SMS and the Web, provide access to television for new groups of people? To investigate these questions, a case study of the Norwegian media market has been carried out, based on two data sets. The extent of audience activity is examined through a representative audience survey conducted during a period of two weeks in 2004. The second data set is a one-week survey of Norwegian television output on the six Norwegian-language channels in 2005.