bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The importance of the preoperative preparation guide for the prevention of surgical wound infection
Authors: Anghele Mariana , Costea D.O. , Chicoș Șt. 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Preoperative preparation is an important stage both for the patient who is to undergo a surgical intervention and for the medical staff. The way in which it is performed can influence the evolution of the healing process by avoiding a major complication: the surgical wound infection.
The study, conducted within the Department of General Surgery I of the Clinical Emergency County Hospital Galati, includes patients who underwent abdominal surgical interventions, from whom the batch of those who subsequently developed infections of the surgical wound was selected. For this purpose, the medical documents of the department were consulted, and a questionnaire with inclusion criteria regarding the patient, the surgical wound, as well as the medical care provided was applied at the same time.
76% of the patients with postoperative infections included in the study were emergency admittances in the general surgery department. The preoperative preparation of these patients was influenced by the necessity of immediate surgical intervention (32%), the preexisting pathology, with the predominance of gastric and intestinal pathology (40.35%), the predominant 3 and 4 anesthesia risk evaluation scores of the patients increasing the infection risk.
The appearance of the surgical wound infection is influenced by the preoperative preparation of the patient, thus being imperative the adoption of standardized protocols applicable both in the elective and the emergency surgery, while guaranteeing a fair management of the surgical patient.
Comparison of Summer and Winter Tyres on a Dry and Snowy Surface
Authors: Janoško Ivan , Polonec Tomáš , Chrastina Jozef 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
The paper describes the comparison of braking properties of summer and winter tyres on a vehicle Škoda Octavia II, 2.0 TDI (103 kW), with summer tyres Michelin Pilot Primacy 225/45 R17 91W and winter tyres Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 195/65 R15 91T. Testing was done in summer on a dry asphalt road and in winter on a snowy asphalt road with compacted snow without gritting. A device for the measuring of deceleration was XL Meter Pro Alpha.
Analysis of Synthetic Oil Samples During an Operating Test
Authors: Tulík Juraj , Kosiba Ján , Varga František , Bureš Ľubomír , Šinský Vladimír 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
This paper presents the results of analyses of ecological synthetic oil samples during an operating test. The operating test of oil was performed within cooperation of the Department of Transport and Handling and Slovnaft, a. s. (joint stock company). The analysis of ferrographic samples was performed in the laboratory of the department, and other analyses were done in an accredited Wearcheck Laboratory at Almásfüzitő, Hungary.
ProSIL Software for Functional Safety Management in Life Cycle / Aplikacja ProSIL Do Zarządzania Bezpieczeństwem Funkcjonalnym W Cyklu Życia
Authors: Barnert Tomasz , Kosmowski Kazimierz T. , Śliwiński Marcin 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
In the paper the ProSIL software to aid the functional safety management is presented. The software consists of three modules to aid: determination of the required SIL level (ProSILen), veryfication of the SIL level (ProSILver). In the aplication the method of the calibrated risk graph to determine the required safety integrity level SIL for defined safety instrumented functions is applied. The methods concerning functional safety analysis utilized in the process of the design and performing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) according to PN-EN 61508 and PN-EN 61511 prepared by the team during researches are implemented.
The Evaluation of Availability of the Serviceability Assurance Subsystem Posts / Ocena Gotowości Stanowisk Podsystemu Zapewniania Zdatności
Authors: Migawa Klaudiusz 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
In complex transport means systems, in order to assure the possibility of appropriate carrying out of transport tasks it is necessary to maintain task serviceability status. It is achieved as a result of carrying out of service and repair processes at serviceability assurance subsystem posts. The possibility of appropriate carrying out of service and repair tasks assigned to the availability assurance subsystem depends to a large extent on the availability of the posts of the subsystem. This article presents the results of tests on the evaluation of availability of the serviceability assurance subsystem posts in transport means utilization system. An actual city bus transport system was used as test example. The presented results of the evaluation of the serviceability assurance subsystem posts were reached with the assumption that random variables describing the periods of time the posts remain available or unavailable have exponential and Erlang distributions. Source data necessary to determine the availability of the serviceability assurance subsystem posts were obtained at a selected actual city bus transport system basing on utilization data and the method of passive experiment in natural utilization conditions.
The Method of Assessment of Transport Safety / Metoda Oceny Bezpieczeństwa Procesu Transportowego
Authors: Bojar Piotr , Woropay Maciej , Szubartowski Mirosław , Bacior Michał 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
This article introduces classification of transport systems into land transport systems (road and rail) as well as land and water transport systems (inland and sea), depending on the type of environment in which these systems carry out their tasks. Such systems fall under the class of social engineering systems of the Man - Technological Object - Environment (M - TO - E) type. Such systems are influenced by forcing factors, leading to changes in their states. Such factors may be divided into operational, outside and anthropotechnical and they influence the system on various levels, including degradation of the degree of its safety. The article attempts to evaluate the safety of the operation of transport systems on the basis of the evaluation of the safety of the transport process carried out over a defined time interval Δt.
Geometric Stability Measurements’ of Vehicles’ Pistons in Self-Cooling Process for Define Its Wear / Współrzędnościowe Pomiary Stabilności Geometrycznej Tłoków W Procesie Stygnięcia Dla Określenia Stopnia Ich Zużycia
Authors: Idzior Marek , Grzelka Mirosław , Karpiuk Wojciech , Marciniak-Podsadna Lidia , Bieliński Maciej , Borowczyk Tomasz 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
The paper presents the investigation method allows for an analysis of failure of combustion engines piston surface. The essence of method is realization of precise measurement in various piston temperature and after that comparison of obtained results to reference piston - new one. Method has been presented on the basis of two pistons measurements.
Microemulsion Fuels for Piston Engines / Mikroemulsyjne Paliwa Do Silników Tłokowych
Authors: Kaźmierczak Urszula , Kulczycki Andrzej , Dzięgielewski Wojciech , Jankowski Antoni 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
The topic of the paper are emulsion fuels, which are the most effective way to reduce NOx emissions from motor vehicles. The macroemulsion fuels are characterized by a number of disadvantages, which include the limited stability of the emulsion, unacceptable low temperature properties and a strong tendency to cause corrosion of metals. Based on the above findings of the literature review appropriate additive to produce a microemulsion fuels were choosen. The results of the preliminary study showed the possibility of production of the microemulsion with a water content up to 25% V / V using the selected additive. Laboratory tests were carried out as a result of which the position was built to produce a microemulsion with the additive package and a procedure for preparation of a microemulsion diesel oil - water.
Microemulsion Bioliquids / Biopłyny Mikroemulsyjne
Authors: Urszula Kaźmierczak , Kulczycki Andrzej 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Introduction of biofuels in place of heating oils and biocomponents of heating oils is fraught with technological and technical difficulties. The final product - microemulsion bioliquid must have in its composition more appropriately selected emulsifiers package designed to maintain a constant characteristic HLB resistant to variation of bioliquid components. Final microemulsion bioliquid should be stable at a wide range of temperature, the certain period of time, and should be produced under conditions easy to apply in industry. The paper presents preliminary results focused on liquid waste from dairy industry using as microemulsion bioliquid component and an economic analysis of microemulsion bioliquids application in supplying of electricity to local grids accordingly to their needs.
Artificial Neural Networks as Applied to Aircraft Flight Test Planning / Wykorzystanie Sztucznych Sieci Neuronowych W Planowaniu Badań W Locie
Authors: Zieja Mirosław , Wójcik Joanna 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Any flight test programme is essentially based on a flight test plan, i.e. a document agreed upon and accepted by all the parties interested in the tests, and authorised by the superior body/authorities responsible for the execution of the tests. The flight test plan determines the number of flights and flight hours indispensable to verify whether a given aircraft satisfies specified requirements. Many and various external factors may have significant and adverse effect on the execution of the flight test program according to the earlier agreed schedule. The study also covers the structure of a model of a management system for aircraft prototype testing, and the structure of artificial neural network (ANN) developed on the basis of experimentally gained data from the military aircraft testing. A mathematical model based on the artificial neural network and its potential for the managing of aircraft prototypes testing has been formulated as well.
Analysis and Comparison the Methods of Determining Reliability of Critical Points Helicopter Structure / Analiza I Porównanie Metod Wyznaczania Niezawodności Punktów Krytycznych Struktury Śmigłowca
Authors: Woch Marta 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
In this work, algorithms have been used to compare the methods for determining reliability of critical points. Generalized models Stress-Strength- Interference (SSI) and Stress-Strength-Time (SST) have been analyzed. Input to the algorithms, stress and strength were generated by using the Markov chain model based on actual flight records. With this approach methods of determining the reliability of critical points of a helicopter’s structure are justified.
Improving the Efficiency of the Center for Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Center NiŠ, by Applying Lean Six Sigma Methodology
Authors: Stoiljković Vojislav , Milosavljević Peđa , Mladenović Srđan , Pavlović Dragan , Todorović Milena 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Laboratories that are part of clinical centers are faced with the inevitability that their efficiency must be on a high level. Most of the biochemical laboratories are automated, but they are still underperforming. The best approach to increase the efficiency or to improve the processes today is the Lean Six Sigma methodology. This methodology extracts many benefits from automated processes. A lean process in the laboratory focuses on the time cycle to obtain results and reduce costs, or both components at the same time. Six Sigma methodology provides that the processes take place in the laboratory without delays and defects. The process that takes place at the Center for Medical Bio - chemistry (CMB) can be divided into two parts: the first part takes place in the receiving infirmary (pre-analytics) and the second part takes place at the offices of the CMB from the receipt of samples (analytics) to obtained results. The paper observes both processes, identifies critical areas where they come to a halt, defines access and reviews the results obtained using the Lean Six Sigma methodology. By applying Lean tools, the places that do not add value and those that significantly increase the cycle time were identified. This paper presents the results obtained without going into detail about the application of these Lean tools.
Flow Cytometric Assay of Respiratory Burst Capacity in Peripheral Blood Monocytes of Gaucher Type 1 Patients
Authors: Rodić Predrag , Popadić Dušan , Vuković Nada Suvajdžić , Ramić Zorica , Stojković Marija Mostarica , Janić Dragana 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Background: There is an apparently increased tendency toward infections in patients with Gaucher disease, possibly due to defective neutrophil function rather than a decreased neutrophil count. Since macrophages are the main cell type affected in Gaucher disease, our aim was to determine the contribution of these cells to the susceptibility of Gaucher patients to infection by studying the respiratory burst capacity of peripheral blood monocytes.
Methods: The study was performed in eleven Gaucher type 1 patients and eleven sex and age matched control subjects by measuring peripheral blood monocytes’ respiratory burst capacity using flow cytometry. The respiratory burst capacity was measured as dihydrorhodamine-123 median fluorescence in patients and respective controls.
Results: There was no statistical difference in the median fluorescence among the patients and respective controls (p>0.05) after phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate stimulation. Also, statistical difference was not reached among patients treated with enzyme replacement therapy at the time and those untreated.
Conclusions: Flow cytometry might represent a more accurate and more reliable measure of respiratory burst compared to the methods of other researchers. Respiratory burst disturbance in monocytes does not seem to contribute to increased susceptibility to infection in Gaucher patients.
Selective Editing: A Quest for Efficiency and Data Quality
Authors: de Waal Ton 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
National statistical institutes are responsible for publishing high quality statistical information on many different aspects of society. This task is complicated considerably by the fact that data collected by statistical offices often contain errors. The process of correcting errors is referred to as statistical data editing. For many years this has been a purely manual process, with people checking the collected data record by record and correcting them if necessary. For this reason the data editing process has been both expensive and time-consuming. This article sketches some of the important methodological developments aiming to improve the efficiency of the data editing process that have occurred during the past few decades. The article focuses on selective editing, which is based on an idea rather shocking for people working in the production of high-quality data: that it is not necessary to find and correct all errors. Instead of trying to correct all errors, it generally suffices to correct only those errors where data editing has substantial influence on publication figures. This overview article sketches the background of selective editing, describes the most usual form of selective editing up to now, and discusses the contributions to this special issue of the Journal of Official Statistics on selective editing. The article concludes with describing some possible directions for future research on selective editing and statistical data editing in general.
A Contamination Model for Selective Editing
Authors: Di Zio Marco , Guarnera Ugo 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
The aim of selective editing is to identify observations affected by influential errors. A score function based on the impact of the potential error on target estimates is useful to prioritize observations for accurate reviewing. We assume a Gaussian model for true data and an “intermittent” error mechanism such that a proportion of data is contaminated by an additive Gaussian error. In this setting, scores can be related to the expected value of errors affecting data. Consequently, a set of units can be selected such that the expected residual error in data is below a prefixed threshold. In the context of economic surveys when positive variables are analyzed, the method is more realistically applied to logarithms of data instead of data in their original scale. The method is illustrated through an experimental study on real business survey data where contamination is simulated according to error mechanisms frequently encountered in the practical context of economic surveys.
Analysis of Water Consumption Changes during two Decades
Authors: Rimeika Mindaugas 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Water consumption depends on the consumers’ habits, industrial companies and the nature of the activity, as well as on public users. Water consumption in Lithuania has decreased by more than three times over the past two decades. This was influenced by the changed consumers’ habits, implemented water metering and increased water prices. But it has been analyzed little, how the dynamics of water consumption has been changing. This article examines the dynamics of water consumption variation over 20 years in one of Vilnius district. Variations of water consumption are analyzed in the article and the obtained results are compared with the parameters in the legal acts. Water consumption per night was analyzed in the article also, as these values could be fast and reliable assessment of water losses in network. The analysis of night water consumption was conducted and the recommended norm of night water consumption indicated.
Dynamic Deformation Monitoring of Bridge Structure
Authors: Lipták Imrich , Kopáčik Alojz , Erdélyi Ján , Kyrinovič Peter 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Building structures are extremely sensitive at influence of outdoor conditions. Most often these are the influence of wind, sunshine, temperature changes of the surrounding and at least the influence of the own or other loading. According to resonance of the structure with the surrounding is coming to vibration and oscillation in relative high frequency interval (0.1 Hz - 100.0 Hz). These phenomena significantly affect the static and dynamic characteristics of structures, their safety and functionality. The paper brings example of monitoring these phenomena. The object of monitoring is the Danube Bridge Apollo in Bratislava, which main steel structure was measured by acceleration sensors with frequency up to10 Hz. The main topic of the paper is the analysis of dynamic behavior of structure using spectral analysis method. The usage of Fourier Transform is described, own frequencies and amplitudes of structure oscillation are calculated.
Perceived Comfort of Indoor Environment and Users’ Performance in Office Building with Smart Elements – case Study
Authors: Pilipová Ivana , Vilčeková Silvia 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
A greater degree of awareness of comfort and productivity of building users according to post-occupancy evaluation and feedback of users in intelligent buildings is necessary. This report presents a summary of the results from a physical measurements, a post-occupancy evaluation study on perceived comfort of indoor environment and self-evaluation of occupant’s performance in the new multifunctional 5 floor-building in city of Kosice, Slovakia. There were investigated degree of perceived comfort and user’s performance with regard to objective measurement, respondents' response and building character. This case study has highlighted that influence of monitored factors of building with smart elements is positively received and wasn't determined their negative impact on perceived comfort of indoor environment and occupants' performance. Results show that respondents are mostly satisfied with their indoor environment conditions of workplace. Interviews with respondents detected they have not been perceived (negative) factors in workplace because they have been too concentric on the work and they have not felt discomfort.
Semantic Change in African American Slang
Authors: Widawski Maciej 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Semantic change is an important part of African American slang and involves two mechanisms: figuration and shifting. Both are enormously productive and account for numerous slang expressions based on standard English. This paper presents these processes in detail. Partially drawing from the author’s earlier publications, the presentation is based on lexical material from a sizable database of citations from contemporary African American sources collected through extensive fieldwork in the United States in recent years.
On the Nest Structure in Two Species of the Genus Leptochilus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae)
Authors: Fateryga A. V. 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
Two nests of the wasps Leptochilus alpestris (de Saussure, 1855) and Leptochilus regulus (de Saussure, 1855) collected in the Crimea were described. The nest of L. alpestris was found in the empty snail shell of Monacha fruticola under a stone; it contained one cell sealed with plug made of glued gravel bits. The nest of L. regulus was found in 3 mm hole of a reed stem from trap-nest; it contained 9 cells separated with partitions made of gravel and mud. The unusual larval habit was discovered in L. regulus - they moved mud from the plug of the cell to its bottom before cocoon spinning. Distinctions of the studied nests from ones of the other species of the genus Leptochilus de Saussure, 1853 were discussed.
Être en même temps le passant dans la rue et le spectateur à la fenêtre ?
Authors: Lamonde Yvan 
Published: November 2013

Résumé : Yvan Lamonde s'explique à lui-même et explique aux lecteurs pourquoi et comment il est passé de la Philosophie à l'Histoire tout en enseignant dans un département de Littérature. Son sujet de thèse de doctorat – la philosophie au Canada français de 1665 à 1920 – fut le prétexte à un projet de synthèse en histoire culturelle et intellectuelle du Canada français qui comprend déjà trois tomes et un dernier à venir. Il pointe du doigt le travail de conceptualisation qui fut le sien en histoire des idées, de la culture, de l'américanité, du livre et de l'imprimé et dans la redécouverte de la pensée de Louis-Joseph Papineau.
Partial Bipaddling of PMMC Flap in Full Thickness Cheek Defects involving Lip Commissure: A Novel Technique
Authors: Chaturvedi Pankaj , Joshi Poonam 
Published: November 2013

ABSTRACTThe reconstruction of cheek along with large lip commissural defect after excision of primary tumor is still a challenge. Though primary reconstruction with microsurgical technique is the preferred meth od, du e to infrastru ctural c on strain ts in developing countries it cannot be offered to all the patients. A number of other techniques have been described earlier, but some of them lead to microstomia, whereas other leads to oral incompetence or poor esthetic outcomes. We are proposing a novel technique of partial bipaddling of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap for reconstruction of such defect. This reconstruction procedure is technically less demanding with an acceptable cosmetic and functional outcome.How to cite this articleChaturvedi P, Joshi P. Partial Bipaddling of PMMC Flap in Full Thickness Cheek Defects involving Lip Commissure: A Novel Technique. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(3):113-114.