bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biocomposites obtained from wood saw dust using ionic liquids
Authors: Croitoru Catalin , Patachia Silvia 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The paper presents a new method of wood composites obtaining, as a potential alternative to traditional non-ecological processes involving the use of phenol-based resins. The novelty of the method consists in using only two components, namely wood and an alkylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid. A fraction of wood sawdust dissolves in the ionic liquid, and by water addition it precipitates, acting as a natural binder for the remaining wood particles. FTIR and XRD spectroscopy analysis confirmed the presence of the dominating amorphous cellulose II anomer in the structure of the wood composites. By comparing to the reference, the obtained composites present lower wettability and higher resistance to compression
Detection of Several Virulence Properties, Antibiotic Resistance and Phylogenetic Relationship in E. Coli Isolates Originated from Cow Mastitis
Authors: Seyda Cengiz , Gökçen Dinç , Ünlü Söğüt Mehtap 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Cow mastitis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) exhibits various local and systemic clinical signs at varying degrees of severity. The aim this study was to elucidate the virulence properties, antibiotic resistance and phylogenetics of 56 E. coli strains. Of all the studied strains, 12 were positive for hemolytic properties and 38 were positive for biofilm production. Additionally, 55 of the strains were positive for multiple resistances in bacteriological tests. PCR analysis revealed that 42 strains carried the traT gene, 20 strains had the shiga toxin gene (stx1-stx2), and 8 strains carried the intimin gene (eae), but all strains were negative for aerobactin gene (aer). All strains encoding shiga toxin genes were also positive for stx1, but only 4 strains were positive for stx2. There were no significant differences in virulence genes between antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-susceptible strains. The random amplifi ed polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction patterns revealed the existence of 13 main groups with 4 subgroups of E. coli. In this study, E. coli strains causing intramammary infections and originating from various sources might show resistance against common antibiotics. Pathogenity of E. coli that cause clinical mastitis, and prognosis of the infection might be predicted by obtaining the traT gene. Additionally, antibiotic resistance should be investigated at the genomic level to detect the relationship between virulence factors and antibiotic resistance. In field conditions, development of antibiotic resistance is the main cause of mastitis treatment failure. Thus, antibiotic resistance profiles in herds should be monitored and effective antibiotics should be administered
Influence of Epinephrine and Medetomidine on Systemic Absorption of Lidocaine Applied Epidurally in Anesthetized Swine
Authors: Marija Lipar , Rajka Turner , Berislav Radišić , Lovorka Grgurević , Igor Erjavec , Nataša Brajenović , Irena Brčić Karačonji , Marko Samardžija , Dražen Vnuk 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Epinephrine and alpha 2 agonist drugs are often used with epidural anesthesia to minimize local anesthetic systemic absorption, as well as to prolong the duration of the block. The aim of the current study was to determine by which extent epinephrine and medetomidine influenced lidocaine systemic absorption rate following epidural application. This was achieved by monitoring the serum lidocaine concentration in a porcine model. During general anesthesia, the first group received epidurally plane lidocaine, the second received lidocaine containing epinephrine (1 : 80.000), and the third lidocaine with medetomidine (15 μg/kg). Venous blood samples were taken before and 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes following epidural administration of the anesthetic. The effects of epinephrine and medetomidine were comparable. They both failed to cause a significant decrease in serum lidocaine concentration (p>0.05). In these settings we were unable to demonstrate a greater capacity of these two adrenergic agonists for reducing lidocaine systemic uptake and, accordingly, its systemic toxicity potential.
Classical Swine Fever: Active Immunisation of Piglets with Subunit (E2) Vaccine in the Presence of Different Levels of Colostral Immunity (China Strain)
Authors: Jasna Prodanov-Radulović , Radoslav Došen , Vladimir Polaček , Tamaš Petrović , Igor Stojanov , Radomir Ratajac , Miroslav Valčić 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the subunit vaccine against virulent CSF infection in piglets deriving from sows vaccinated with China strain. The experimental research included 34 piglets aged 45 days (13 naïve and 21 piglets originating from sows immunized with China strain CSFV). Three experimental groups consisting of seven animals each were formed based on serological examination of piglets aged 40 days. At the age of 45 days, the piglets were vaccinated with a subunit vaccine. After revaccination, the piglets were challenged with a virulent CSFV strain. With the aim of controlling virus shedding, two susceptible piglets were introduced into each group. After challenge, clinical monitoring of animals was performed, and blood samples were obtained to detect viremia and the presence of antibodies against CSF. The control of CSFV shedding by vaccinated, artificially infected piglets was performed by RT-PCR analysis of oropharyngeal and rectal swabs. After death or sacrifice of the animals, autopsy was performed along with the gross pathological examination and tissue sampling with the purpose of determining the presence and distribution of CSFV (ELISA and RT-PCR). Application of the subunit vaccine in piglets originating from sows vaccinated with China-strain resulted in a good active immune response. Following challenge virus shedding was confirmed, but without contact infection in susceptible animals in cohabitation. The results indicate that the subunit vaccine may have a potential application in the control of CSF in enzootic regions.
Seroprevalence of Cat Leptospirosis in Belgrade (Serbia)
Authors: Sonja Obrenović , Sonja Radojičić , Nataša Stević , Danica Bogunović , Slobodanka Vakanjac , Miroslav Valčić 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
With its epizootiological characteristics, the territory of the municipality of Belgrade city is a potentially important locality for the maintenance and spreading of a number of serovars of Leptospira interrogans. In order to evaluate the epizootiological situation as far as animal leptospirosis in the Belgrade region is concerned, from January 2012 until June 2013 the prevalence of cat leptospirosis has been evaluated. The standard microagglutination test (MAT) was used to determine animals sero positive to different serovars that belong to L. interrogans sensu lato complex. The antigens used were: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, Pomona, Canicola, Bratislava, Batavie, Sejroe, Pyrogenes, Australis and Autumnalis. Out of the total number of tested animals, there were 43 (26.7%) positive to one, two or three serovar(s). Out of a total of 43 positive sera 20 (46.5%) samples were positive to more than one leptospira serovar
Inulin Diet Intervention on Chemopreventive and Inflammatory Markers in Tumorigenesis of Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Emília Hijová , Viktoria Szabadosova , Jana Štofilová , Rastislav Salaj , Alojz Bomba 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The aim of this experiment was to investigate the infl uence of inulin administration on chemopreventive and inflammatory markers in dimethylhydrazine induced colorectal cancer development in rats. A group of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats was divided into a control group (CG), a group with dimethylhydrazine (DMH), and a group given dimethylhydrazine combined with the prebiotic (DMH+PRE). Dimethylhydrazine injection significantly (p<0.001) elevated the immunoreactivity chemopreventive markers COX-2, NFκB, iNOS, elevated serum and jejunal mucosa levels of proinfl ammatory cytokine IL-2, and decreased serum and jejunal mucosa levels of regulatory cytokine IL-10. Inulin diet intervention significantly suppressed immunoreactivity of COX- 2, NFκB, iNOS positive cells in the tunica mucosae and tela submucosae of rat colon tissue, increased levels of IL-2 and decreased levels of IL-10. By determining the chemopreventive markers COX-2, iNOS and NFkB, which can be characterized as inflammatory markers, we confirmed the presence of inflammation in the colon as the number of COX-2, NFkB and iNOS immunoreactive cells was significantly higher after DMH application than in the control group. These findings indicate that dietary intake of inulin suppressed the expression of the observed markers, which play an important role in carcinogenesis and inflammation, which predispose the use of inulin in the prevention or treatment of human chronic diseases and its use as a nutritional supplement in veterinary medicine.
Oxidative Stress, Skin Aging and Antioxidant Therapy / Oksidacioni Stres, Starenje Kože I Antioksidaciona Terapija
Authors: Stojiljković Dragana , Pavlović Dušica , Arsić Ivana 
Published: January 2015

Summary
Skin aging is a dynamic process that occurs due to chronological and photo-aging caused by the influence of external factors, especially ultraviolet-UV radiation. Cumulative oxidative stress, formation of free radicals and their adverse effects on biological systems in the skin cells is a common mechanism of both skin aging processes. The formed reactive oxygen species-ROS can lead to the oxidation of cell`s building molecules. Lipid peroxidation, membrane protein damage and DNA mutation may lead to many structural, functional and aesthetic changes in the skin and can also initiate development of many diseases.
One of the skin defense mechanisms is antioxidant defense where enzymes and other antioxidant substances react directly with ROS, preventing them from reaching their biological target. Antioxidant substances have the ability to bind free radicals, caused by oxidative stress, and may have significance in prevention and/or therapy of various skin diseases, as well as in slowing the skin aging process. Topical application of antioxidants, such as vitamin C and E, coenzyme Q10 and polyphenolic compounds may provide the strengthening of the skin endogenous protection system and protection from harmful effects of ROS and oxidative damage to the skin.
This article outlines the impact of oxidative stress on the chronological and photo- aging, its mechanism of action, the changes that occur on/in the skin during the aging process. Substances with antioxidant characteristics, which can be used in the prevention of chronological and/or treatment of photo-aging of the skin are shown.
The Rectifying Developable and Rectifying Gaussian Surface of Curves in Pseudo-Galilean Geometry
Authors: Şahin Tevfik , Yilmaz Murteza 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In this paper, we give the classification of the singularities of pseudo- Galilean spherical Darboux image, rectifying Gaussian surface and the rectifying developable of curve in pseudo-Galilean space. We also establish the relationships between the singularities and geometric invariants of curves which are deeply related to its order of contact with pseudo-Galilean helices.
Permutative Renamings in the Extended Fraenkel-Mostowski Set Theory
Authors: Alexandru Andrei , Ciobanu Gabriel 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In the new framework of the extended Fraenkel-Mostowski set theory, we define an extended interchange function as an action on a permutation group, and a new notion of permutative renaming by generalizing an existing notion of finitary permutative renaming. Some algebraic and combinatorial properties of permutative renamings expressed by using the Fraenkel-Mostowski axioms remain valid in the new framework even if we replace one axiom with a weaker axiom.
Fractional Order Pettis Integral Equations with Multiple Time Delay in Banach Spaces
Authors: Benchohra Mouffak , Mostefai Fatima-Zohra 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
This paper is devoted to study the existence of solutions under the Pettis integrability assumption for an integral equation of fractional order with multiple time delay in Banach space by using the technique of measure of weak noncompactness. Mathematics Subject Classification 2010: 26A33, 34A08.
Radical of a-Ideals in Mv -Modules
Authors: Forouzesh F. , Eslami E. , Borumand Saeid A. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In this paper, we introduce the notion of the radical of an ideal in MV - algebras. Several characterizations of this radical is given. We define the notion of a semi-maximal ideal in an MV -algebra and prove some theorems which give relations between this semi-maximal ideal and the other types of ideals in MV -algebras. Also we prove that A/I is a semi-simple MV -algebra if and only if I is a semi-maximal ideal of an MV -algebra A. The above notions are used to define the radical of A-ideals in MV -modules and investigate some properties. Mathematics Subject Classification 2010: 03B50, 03G25, 06D35
PROPERTY (Bgw) AND PERTURBATIONS
Authors: Rashid M.H.M. , Prasad T. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractA Banach space operator T satisfies property (Bgw) if the complement in the approximate point spectrum σa(T) of the semi-B-essential approximate point spectrum σSHF+-(T) coincides with the set of isolated eigenvalues of T of Unite multiplicity E°(T). We find conditions for Banach Space operator tosatfafy the property (Bgw). We also study the stability of property (Bgw) under perturbations by nilpotent operators, by finite rank operators, by quasi-nilpotent operators and by Riesz operators commuting with T.
Characterizations of Spacelike Slant Helices In Minkowski 3-Space
Authors: Gök İ. , Nurkan S. Kaya , Ilarslan K. , Kula L. , Altinok M. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In this paper, we investigate tangent indicatrix, principal normal indicatrix and binormal indicatrix of a spacelike curve with spacelike, timelike and null principal normal vector in Minkowski 3-space E3 1 and we construct their Frenet equations and curvature functions. Moreover, we obtain some differential equations which characterize for a spacelike curve to be a slant helix by using the Frenet apparatus of spherical indicatrix of the curve. Also related examples and their illustrations are given. Mathematics Subject Classification 2010: 53A04, 53C50.
WPZI RINGS AND STRONG REGULARITY
Authors: Wei Junchao 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In this paper, we study the strong regularity of left SF rings and obtain the following results: Let R be a left SF ring. If R satisfies one of the following conditions, then R is a strongly regular ring: 1) R is a left WPZI ring; 2) R is a right WPZI ring; 3) R is a right weakly semicommutative ring; 4) R is a semicommutative ring; 5) R is a reversible ring.
Positional Accuracy of Gps Satellite Almanac
Authors: Ma Lihua , Zhou Shangli 
Published: January 2015

ABSTRACT
How to accelerate signal acquisition and shorten starting time are key problems in the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS satellite almanac plays an important role in signal reception period. Almanac accuracy directly affects the speed of GPS signal acquisition, the start time of the receiver, and even the system performance to some extent. Combined with precise ephemeris products released by the International GNSS Service (IGS), the authors analyse GPS satellite almanac from the first day to the third day in the 1805th GPS week (from August 11 to 13, 2014 in the Gregorian calendar). The results show that mean of position errors in three-dimensional coordinate system varies from about 1 kilometer to 3 kilometers, which can satisfy the needs of common users.
Hydrological Impacts of Various Land Cover Types in the Context of Climate Change for Zala County
Authors: Csáki Péter , Kalicz Péter , Brolly Gábor Béla , Csóka Gergely , Czimber Kornél , Gribovszki Zoltán 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The water balance of Zala County was analyzed using remote-sensing based actual evapotranspiration (ETA) (Kovacs 2011) and runoff (R) in the context of land cover types. The highest mean ETA rates were determined for water bodies (658 mm/year) and wetlands (622 mm/year). Forests have higher values than agricultural areas, and the lowest rates belong to artificial surfaces. Mean annual runoff is the largest on artificial surfaces (89 mm/year), and it decreases on the other land cover types. For climate change impact analysis a Budyko-model was used in spatially-distributed mode. The parameter of the Budyko-model (α) was calculated for pixels without surplus water. For the extra-water affected pixels a linear model with β-parameter (actual evapotranspiration / panevapotranspiration) was used. These parameters (α and β) can be used for evaluating future ETA and R in spatially-distributed mode. According to the predictions, the mean annual evapotranspiration may increase about 27 mm while the runoff may decrease to the one third to the present amount by end of the century
Detecting Trends in the Annual Maximum Discharges in the Vah River Basin, Slovakia
Authors: Jeneiová Katarína , Kohnová Silvia , Sabo Miroslav 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
A number of floods have been observed in the Slovak Republic in recent years, thereby raising awareness of and concern about flood risks. The paper focuses on the trend detection in the annual maximum discharge series in the Vah River basin located in Slovak Republic. Analysis was performed on data obtained from 59 gauging stations with minimum lengths of the observations from 40 years to 109 years. Homogeneity of the time series was tested by Alexandersson test for single shift at 5% level of significance. The Mann-Kendall trend test and its correction for autocorrelated data by Hamed and Rao (1998) were used to analyse the significance of detected changes in discharges. The series were analysed at different lengths of 40, 50, 60 years and whole observation period. Statistically significant rising and decreasing trends in the annual maximum discharge series were found in different regions of the Vah River catchments
Changes in Snow Storage in the Upper Hron River Basin (Slovakia)
Authors: Kotríková Katarína , Hlavčová Kamila , Fencík Róbert 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
An evaluation of changes in the snow cover in mountainous basins in Slovakia and a validation of MODIS satellite images are provided in this paper. An analysis of the changes in snow cover was given by evaluating changes in the snow depth, the duration of the snow cover, and the simulated snow water equivalent in a daily time step using a conceptual hydrological rainfall-runoff model with lumped parameters. These values were compared with the available measured data at climate stations. The changes in the snow cover and the simulated snow water equivalent were estimated by trend analysis; its significance was tested using the Mann-Kendall test. Also, the satellite images were compared with the available measured data. From the results, it is possible to see a decrease in the snow depth and the snow water equivalent from 1961-2010 in all the months of the winter season, and significant decreasing trends were indicated in the months of December, January and February
Effect of Roasting Conditions on Concentration in Elements of Vietnam Robusta Coffee
Authors: Van Cuong Tran , Hong Ling Liu , Kang Quan Guo , Jin Shang , Shu Jie Song , Le Linh Tran , Duc Tiep Tran 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Vietnam Robusta Coffee was roasted at different roasting degree and roasting temperature and 9 element concentrations (K, Mg, Ca, Na, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn and Pb) of roasted coffee were analyzed by Flame atomic absorption method (FAAS) in this study. The results showed that the concentrations were ranged in 1447.97 ~ 1342.10 (mg/100g), 768.22 ~ 1259.44 (μg/g),10.35 ~ 13.15 (μg/g), and 17.38 ~ 20.97 (μg/g) for element of K, Ca, Cu and Mn in green and roasted coffee beans, respectively. All determined elements were the smallest value in green coffee, then increased with increasing roasting level and reached the highest value in Spain roast (roasting temperature of 250°C). Mg concentration ranged in 682.70 ~ 3647.73 (μg/g); Fe concentration ranged in 37.20 ~ 53.44 (μg/g); Zn concentration ranged in 5.97 ~ 6.89 (μg/g) and Pb concentration ranged in 2.18 ~ 15.04 (μg/100g). Concentrations of all determined elements didn’t change with the increased roasting process.
Property Prediction of Dry Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) During Storage by Kinetic Model
Authors: Qian Lu , Giurgiulescu Liviu 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is an important food resource in European and Asian countries. Nowadays, common carp after drying process is appreciated by the transportation agency and food industry because of its low transportation cost. Changes of acid value (AV), total bacterial count (TBC), and peroxide value (PV) were reported in this study. We found that the changes of AV, TBC and PV of dry common carp fitted the first order reaction model and the reaction energies of changes of AV, TBC, and PV during storage were 4.56 kJ/mol, 2.21 kJ/mol, and 2.33 kJ/mol, respectively. This study will provide theoretical knowledge to food factories relating with dry fish storage and transportation.
Milk and Dairy Products Labeling in Romania
Authors: Georgescu Cecilia , Ognean Claudia Felicia , Tita Ovidiu 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The present communication contains research and experimental investigations regarding the labelling process of dairy products in tight relation with the national and European legislative requirements. Two methods have been used during the marketing research regarding the information present on the labels of alimentary products: the method based on documentation-observation and comparative analysis of data and information collected from the consume market in Sibiu. The method based on documentation and observation has been carried out using the observation sheet and contained the following analysis criteria: The name of the product, Country origin of the product (location of the producer). Synthesizing the results and the conclusions emerged as a result of the marketing research carried out with the purpose of contouring a labelling model of alimentary products, it can be stated that the dynamics of the alimentary products market in Romania is moderate and restrained by the economical and social factors and even by the still reduces promotion of a healthy alimentary education, with the complementary protection of human health and environment.
Generalized Modeling of the Human Lower Limb Assembly
Authors: Cofaru Ioana , Huzu Iulia 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The main reason for creating a generalized assembly of the main bones of the lower human member is to create the premises of realizing a biomechanic assisted study which could be used for the study of the high range of varieties of pathologies that exist at this level. Starting from 3D CAD models of the main bones of the lower human member, which were realized in previous researches, in this study a generalized assembly system was developed, system in which are highlighted both the situation of an healthy subject and the situation of the situation of a subject affected by axial deviations. In order to achieve these purpose reference systems were created, systems that are in accordance with the mechanical axes and the anatomic axes of the lower member, which were later generally assembled in a manner that provides an easy customization option