bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Application of theory of semi-Markov processes to determining distribution of probabilistic process of marine accidents resulting from collision of ships
Authors: Girtler Jerzy 
Published: April 2014

ABSTRACT
In this paper is presented possible application of the theory of semi-Markov processes to elaborating an eight-state model of the process of occurrence of serviceability state and unserviceability states of sea-going ships making critical manoeuvres during their entering and leaving the ports. In the analysis it was taken into account that sea-going ships are in service for a very long time t (t → ∞). The model was elaborated to determine the probability (P0) of correct execution of critical manoeuvres during ship’s entering and leaving the port as well as the probabilities Pj(j = 1, 2, 3, …, 7) of incorrect execution of critical manoeuvres by a ship, that leads to marine accidents. It was assumed that such accidents result from: ship’s grounding on port approaching fairway, collision with a ship on port approching fairway, collision with a pierhead during passing through port entrance, collision with a hydrotechnical structure during ship’s passing through port channels, collision with a port quay during coming alongside it and collision with a ship already moored to the quay. The probability (P0) was assumed a measure of safe execution of a critical manoeuvre. The probability characterizes possibility of avoiding any collision during ship’s entering and leaving the port. The probability Pa = 1 - P0 was assumed a measure of occurrence of a collsion and - consequently - marine accident. The probability Pa was interpreted as a sum of the probabilities Pj(j = 1, 2, 3, …, 7) of occurrence of all the selected events. In summing up the paper, attention was drawn to its merits which - in opinion of this author - are crucial for research on real process of accidents during entering the port and leaving it by sea-going ship in difficult navigation conditions.
Expert judgement-based tuning of the system reliability neural network
Authors: Brandowski A. , Nguyen Hoang , Frąckowiak Wojciech 
Published: April 2014

ABSTRACT
The neural network tuning procedure applied to reliability analyses of anthrop technical systems, based on judgements of experts - experienced operating practicians. Numerical and linguistic elicitation of the judgements, analyses of the network input and output data correlation and of the AHP method processing deviation are presented. Example of data elicitation and correlation analysis of a reliability arrangement of the seagoing ship propulsion system are included to the article.
On board LNG reliquefaction technology: a comparative study
Authors: Gómez J. Romero , Gómez M. Romero , Garcia R. Ferreiro , Catoira A. De Miguel 
Published: April 2014

ABSTRACT
Reliquefaction technologies are being currently applied on board liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers on the basis of economic criteria and energy efficiency. A variety of reliquefaction techniques have been developed so far during the last decade. Nevertheless, technology enhancement continues being a research area of interest. In this article the different technologies applied to the reliquefaction of the boil-off gas (BOG) on LNG carriers have been described, analysed and discussed, contributing to highlight the process and operation characteristics as well as selection plant criteria. Finally, a comparison of the different reliquefaction plants, considering their capacities and efficiencies as well as other technical data of interest has been carried out.
Nannofossils, foraminifera and microforaminiferal linings in the Cenozoic diamictites of Cape Lamb, Vega Island, Antarctica
Authors: Concheyro Andrea , Caramés Andrea , Amenábar Cecilia R. , Lescano Marina 
Published: April 2014

AbstractMicropaleontological and palynological samples from three Cenozoic diamictites at Cape Lamb, Vega Island, James Ross Basin were analysed. Fossiliferous samples yielded reworked and autochthonous assemblages of Mesozoic calcareous nanno− fossils, impoverished Cretaceous foraminifera together with Neogene species, as well as Late Cretaceous dinoflagellate cysts, pollen, spores and abundant Cenozoic micro− foraminiferal linings. The recovered nannoflora indicates Early Cretaceous (Hauteri− vian-Albian) and Late Cretaceous (Santonian-Early Campanian) ages, suggesting an in− tensive reworking of marine sediments. The presence of the Early Cretaceous species Nannoconus circularis Deres et Acheriteguy in the diamictite represents its first record for the James Ross Basin. The scarce foraminiferal fauna includes Pullenia jarvisi Cushman, which indicates reworking from lower Maastrichtian-lower Paleocene sediments, and also the Neogene autochthonous Trochammina sp. aff. T. intermedia. The in− ner−organic layer observed inside this specimen appears to be identical to microfora− miniferal linings recovered from the same sample. Palynomorphs found in the studied samples suggest erosion from the underlying Snow Hill Island and the Lopez de Bertodano Formation beds (upper Campanian-upper Maastrichtian). These recovered assemblages indicate either different periods of deposition or reworking from diverse sources during Cenozoic glaciation, originating in James Ross Island and the Antarctic Peninsula with the influence of local sediment sources.
ICE PHENOMENA IN THE WARTA RIVER IN POZNAŃ IN 1961– 2010
Authors: Kornaś Marika 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The article presents variability of ice phenomena in the Warta River in Poznań based on data recorded in the water gauge station in Poznań - Roch Bridge in 1961-2010. The work aims to characterize and analyze ice phenomena and related hazards. First dates (freeze date), last dates (thaw date) and duration of ice phenomena and particular forms of ice, i.e. frazil ice, border ice, ice cover, ice floes and ice jam, were determined. In case of ice cover, its thickness was also analyzed. In the analyzed period, ice phenomena in the Warta River in Poznań had the maximum duration of 118 days, the earliest date appearance was on November 7 and the last on March 28. The first ice form to appear was frazil ice, the last ice floes and the longest lasting - ice floes. In the entire analyzed period, 15 winter seasons featured ice cover. The longest duration of ice cover was 29 days and its maximum thickness was 8 cm.
IMPLEMENTATION OF FLOOD DIRECTIVE IN POLAND IN THE CONTEXT OF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Głosińska Ewa 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The Flood Directive (FD) aims to establish a framework for the assessment and management of flood risks, aiming at the reduction of the adverse consequences for human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity (FD, Art. 1). The implementation of Directive is a multi-stage process, with the defined deadlines for the completion of each stage. The main aim of the paper is to present the process of Flood Directive implementation in Poland, including the present state of works on the implementation of particular stages. The evaluation of the significance of Directive implementation in Poland will also be presented.
RELIEF DEVELOPMENT OF THE BABIA GÓRA MASSIF, WESTERN CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS
Authors: Łajczak Adam 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The paper discusses structural considerations relating to landform development on Mt. Babia Góra (1,725 m a.s.l.), the highest massif in the flysch section of the Western Carpathian Mountains. The Babia Góra massif consists of folded Palaeogene-age sediments, including resistant Magura sandstone and less resistant sub-Magura layers, with numerous tectonic faults. The area has inverse-type geomorphology. The monoclinal ridge of the massif itself consists of the resistant Magura sandstone dipping southwards. Since the Miocene, the development of the massif’s relief has involved a number of processes, including: tectonic uplifting, removal of a thick layer of rocks, exposure of sub-Magura layers over a large area, the staged development of valleys dissecting the pediments surrounding the ever higher ridge, and slope retreat due to deep landsliding. Axes of linear terrain forms, escarpments of landslide scars and of headwater areas follow two main intersecting fracture lines present within the massif. Large quantities of colluvial material are transported away from the massif along these lines. The development of the land relief has led to the elongation of slopes as local elevation differences increased. Landsliding has developed in an uphill direction, which means that the youngest relief is observed on the highest sections of steep slopes. The development of the massif’s northern slope, which has formed a high and precipitous cuesta, began to accelerate only after a nearly complete exposure of the sub-Magura layers at its foot. Following this exposure the profile of the massif’s N-S cross-section has begun to become asymmetrical. With time, the degree of general remodelling of the massif has tended to decrease. As a result, the geomorphological contrast between the northern and southern sides of the massif has become well established. The description of the probable development of the Babia Góra relief is based on the author’s fieldwork, an analysis of geological maps and aerial photos, and on literature.
Surgery in tumors of the lateral ventricles – last 8 years experience
Authors: Radoi Mugurel , Danaila Leon , Stefanescu Florin , Petrescu Daniel , Vakilnejad Ram 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Introduction: Tumors of the lateral ventricle are rare lesions including a large variety of benign or malignant tumors. These tumors could originate in the ventricular wall or arising and expanding within the lateral ventricle from the surrounding neural structures. The purpose of this study is to discuss postoperative results and factors that affected the preference for transcallosal or transcortical approach.
Material and methods : We performed a retrospective study, lasted between 2005- 2013, that comprised 26 consecutive patients who underwent operation for lateral ventricle tumors. The main clinical symptoms and signs were associated with the localization and size of the tumors. Cerebral computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were used to determine the location and expansion of each tumor. The transcortical approach was used in 17 patients and the transcallosal approach was used in 9 patients.
Results : Total tumor resection was achieved in 73% of cases (19 patients). Most frequent histological tumor’s type was glioblastoma, choroid plexus papilloma, ependymoma and meningioma. Signs of increased intracranial pressure were most dominant. One patient died because of postoperative intraventricular hemorrhage. Additional neurological deficits were seen in 3 patients and postoperative seizure occurred in three patients. One patient with preoperative hydrocephalus required ventriculoperitoneal shunting after tumor’s resection. Two patients developed postoperative epidural hematoma and one required reoperation. 15 of 26 patients received postoperative radiotherapy and 6 of them received adjuvant chemotherapy. The mean duration of postoperative evaluation was 24,32 (range 5-92). Excepting the cases with subtotal resection, two patients were reoperated for recurrences.
Conclusions : The nature, size, location and vascularization of intraventricular tumors are the most important elements influencing the choice of surgical approach. Surgeons must evaluate all these factors and prefer the short and safe way to remove the tumor.
Estimation of selected agri-environmental indicators in farms located in direct infl uence zone on Natura 2000 area Dąbrowy Krotoszyńskie (PLH300002)
Authors: Kupiec Jerzy Mirosław 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Estimation of selected agri-environmental indicators in farms located in direct influence zone on Natura 2000 area Dąbrowy Krotoszyńskie (PLH300002). The aim of this paperwork was the potential risk assessment from farming for natural-valuable ecosystems in Natura 2000 area, based on selected production and environment indicators. There were selected 75 farms located in Dąbrowy Krotoszyńskie (PLH300002) and in zone of direct effect on the NATURA 2000 area, in the Wielkopolska province. In the research data from years 2004-2011 were used. Dąbrowy Krotoszyńskie are located in two nitrogen vulnerable zone’s (NVZ) - Orla river, Czarna Woda and Kuroch rivers. Average size of 75 farms chosen to research was 37.8 ha. All of farms led plant and animal production. In the structure of livestock species predominated cattle (62.1%). Pork accounted for 36.6% share. To hear the current threat to the quality of surface waters from agricultural production for the 26 representative farms were calculated NPK nutrients balance by “on field surface” methodology. The results showed the average balance of nutrients surplus, the group analyzed on the level 121.9 kg N·ha-1 and 47.1 kg K·ha-1, which indicates that macro- -components are unsustainable management. Content of phosphorus did not exceed standards. One of the basic environmental indicators in agriculture is a load of farmland nitrogen from manure produced by livestock kept on the farm. Of the 75 surveyed farms only 12% exceeded the recommended standard 170 kg N·ha-1, while in 56% of farms had amount not exceeding 100 kg N·ha-1. In the paper were analyzes the status and the needs for structures to store manure. From the 75 studied farms, only seven had the right size concrete structure for storing solid manure for a period of six months. As many farmers had a suitable tank for liquid manure. Concrete for solid manure did not have 18% of farmers and 73%, there was no tank for liquid manure. This demonstrates the high negligence in this area and the potential risk of migration of nutrients to the environment.
Testing of reactive materials for phosphorus removal from water and wastewater – comparative study
Authors: Karczmarczyk Agnieszka , Bus Agnieszka 
Published: April 2014

AbstractTesting of reactive materials for phosphorus removal from water and wastewater - comparative study. Excess of phosphorus in surface water is a global problem. Phosphorus found in rivers, streams, agricultural ditches and lakes comes from both point and diffuse sources. To keep water bodies in a good ecological status it is necessary to manage it a at local level. One of the possible solutions is to use reactive materials in wastewater treatment plants as well as in case of diffuse sources of pollution to implement it in water bodies transporting pollutants from small catchments. This paper presents results of research made over the period of 6 years (2008-2013) in the Department of Environmental Improvement and Water Center WULS-SGGW. Seventeen different materials available in Poland and in other parts of the world were tested as potential reactive materials for phosphorus. The most effective P-sorption reactive materials are: Polonite®, shell sand, AAC, Pollytag and limestone with the apparent sorption capacities of: 94.32, 48.39, 43.17, 28.95, and 11.12 mg/g respectively.
L'expérience freudienne est-elle compatible avec celle des neurosciences cognitives ?
Authors: Normand Michel 
Published: April 2014

Nombre d’articles, d’ouvrages et de colloques alimentent une opinion : la psychanalyse, confrontée aux découvertes des neurosciences cognitives, serait non scientifique. Si celle-ci ne se renouvelle pas en puisant à ce nouveau modèle, elle est condamnée à disparaître. Cette controverse concerne non seulement la recherche fondamentale mais également la pratique clinique et thérapeutique. Nous mettons en question ce projet de fonder l’inconscient sur un substrat biologique et sur le paradigme neuro-computationnel. La psychanalyse est l’expérience d’un réel qui lui est propre. Ce réel est celui de la seulematérialité du langage et de ses incidences pour l’être parlant quand il s’adresse à l’Autre du transfert. Ainsi l’individu biologique, qu’il soit humain ou animal, soumis à l’expérience de laboratoire ne saurait nous apprendre quoi que ce soit concernant le sujet de l’inconscient, celui qui fait trou dans le savoir.
Wnt5a–Rac1–NF-κB Homeostatic Circuitry Sustains Innate Immune Functions in Macrophages
Authors: Naskar Debdut , Maiti George , Chakraborty Arijit , Roy Arunava , Chattopadhyay Dhrubajyoti , Sen Malini 
Published: April 2014

AbstractMacrophages play a critical role in innate immunity. Differentiation Ags present on macrophages such as CD14 orchestrate the first line of defense against infection. The basal/homeostatic signaling scheme that keeps macrophages thus groomed for innate immune functions remains unresolved. Wnt5a–Fz5 signaling being a primordial event during cell differentiation, we examined the involvement of Wnt5a–Fz5 signaling in the maintenance of innate immune functions. In this study, we demonstrate that innate immune functions of macrophages ensue at least partly through a homeostatic Wnt5a–Fz5–NF-κB (p65) circuit, which is Rac1 dependent. The autocrine/paracrine Wnt5a–Fz5–Rac1–p65 signaling cascade not only maintains basal levels of the immune defense modulating IFNs and CD14; it also supports macrophage survival. Wnt5a–Fz5–Rac1 signaling mediated p65 homeostasis in turn sustains Wnt5a expression in a feed-forward mode. The natural immune response of macrophages to Escherichia coli/LPS and virus is accordingly sustained. The depiction of sustenance of innate immune functions as an outcome of a homeostatic Wnt5a–p65 axis unfolds previously unidentified details of immune regulation and provides new insight into homeostatic cell signaling.
Bordetella Bronchiseptica in the Immunosuppressed Population – A Case Series and Review.
Authors: Yacoub Abraham Tareq , Katayama Mitsuya , Tran JoAnn , Zadikany Ronit , Kandula Manasa , Greene John Norman 
Published: April 2014

Organisms that are not known to cause serious infection in the immunocompetent population can in fact cause devastating illness in immunosupressed neutropenic populations especially those who are undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and solid organ transplantation or a history of malignancy. One organism of interest isolated from immunosupressed patients at our institution was Bordetella bronchiseptica. B. bronchiseptica is a Gram-negative, rod shaped bacterium, primary respiratory tract organism known to cause respiratory tract disease in the animal population which include dogs, cats, and rabbits. This organism rarely causes serious infection in the immunocompetent population. However; in immunosupressed patients, it can cause serious pulmonary disease. We present three cases of B. bronchiseptica isolated from patients with a history of malignancy a serious pulmonary infection.
Serological survey of <i>Brucella canis</i> in dogs in urban Harare and selected rural communities in Zimbabwe
Authors: Chinyoka Simbarashe , Dhliwayo Solomon , Marabini Lisa , Dutlow Keith , Matope Gift , Pfukenyi Davies M. 
Published: April 2014

A cross-sectional study was conducted in order to detect antibodies for Brucella canis (B. canis) in dogs from urban Harare and five selected rural communities in Zimbabwe. Sera from randomly selected dogs were tested for antibodies to B. canis using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Overall, 17.6% of sera samples tested (57/324, 95% CI: 13.5–21.7) were positive for B. canis antibodies. For rural dogs, seroprevalence varied from 11.7% – 37.9%. Rural dogs recorded a higher seroprevalence (20.7%, 95% CI: 15.0–26.4) compared with Harare urban dogs (12.7%, 95% CI: 6.9–18.5) but the difference was not significant (p = 0.07). Female dogs from both sectors had a higher seroprevalence compared with males, but the differences were not significant (p > 0.05). Five and two of the positive rural dogs had titres of 1:800 and 1:1600, respectively, whilst none of the positive urban dogs had a titre above 1:400. This study showed that brucellosis was present and could be considered a risk to dogs from the studied areas. Further studies are recommended in order to give insight into the epidemiology of brucellosis in dogs and its possible zoonotic consequences in Zimbabwe. Screening for other Brucella spp. (Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis and Brucella suis) other than B. canis is also recommended.
Reactions of 2,2-Dialkyl-3-thioxochroman-4-one S-(1-Adamantylimides) with Some Nitrilimines
Authors: Hegab Mohamed I. , Shehry Mohamed F. El 
Published: April 2014

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(E)-3-Thioxospiro[chroman-2,1ʹ-cyclohexane]-4-one S-(1-adamantylimide) (1) reacted with numerous nitrilimines (generated in situ via triethylamine dehydrohalogenation of the corresponding hydrazonoyl chlorides - i) in refluxing dry toluene to afford 3ʺ,5ʺ-disubstituted-300H,4ʹHdispiro[ cyclohexane-1,2ʹ-chromene-3ʹ,2ʺ-[1,3,4]thiadiazole]-4ʹ-ones 3a - i. Similarly, reaction of 2,2-dimethyl-3-thioxochroman-4-one S-(1-adamantylimide) (4) with nitrilimines in refluxing dry toluene afforded the corresponding 3ʹ,5ʹ-disubstituted-3,3-dimethyl-3ʹH,4H-spiro[chromene-3,2ʹ- [1,3,4]thiadiazole]-ones 5a - i.
Nanofibers as a Vehicle for the Synthetic Attactant TRIMEDLURE to be Used for Ceratitis capitata Wied: (Diptera, Tethritidae) Capture
Authors: Bisotto-de-Oliveira R. , De Jorge B. C. , Roggia I. , Sant'Ana J. , Pereira C. N. 
Published: April 2014

Â The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) is considered a serious pest of citrus fruits in the southeast of Brazil because of the direct economic impact they have on fruit production and quarantine restrictions for fruit exports. Monitoring and detection of the medfly, using food bait and synthetic attractants, is a key step towards signalling the need for management and control. The aim of this study has been to verify the attractiveness of innovative nanofiber formulations with Trimedlure (TML) for the male of C. capitata in laboratory and field cage tests.Material and Methods: The nanofibers were produced by solution or emulsion electrospinning, containing TML and polymers, such as polycaprolactone, PEG-polycaprolactone, ethyl cellulose and polyvinyl acetate-PVP.Results: At the laboratory the electrophysiological responses were accessed by the eletroanntenogram technique and in the field by the cage test. The bioactivity of C. capitata antennae was highest when stimulated with all TML nanofiber treatments rather than their controls. There were no differences among the TML nanofiber treatments. In the field cages the same number of medflies were found on the adhesive traps baited with one of each of the TML nanofibers.
De Coke La Rock à Run-DMC : Les phases poétiques du hip-hop Old School
Authors: Savard Jason 
Published: April 2014

En 1982, la chanson « The Message » du groupe Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five change radicalement la musique rap, autant par sa forme que par son contenu. Elle est le point de départ de la première grande fracture dans l’histoire du hip-hop. Cette étude retrace l’évolution qui a mené à cette transformation et les impacts immédiats qui en ont découlé chez des artistes comme Run-DMC, Rakim et KRS-ONE, en mettant l’accent sur les textes et les maîtres de cérémonie (MCs). Est ainsi cerné le passage d’une poésie orale strictement axée sur la performance à une poésie écrite, née d’un processus réflexif autant pour sa forme que le message qu’elle transmet. De la première fête organisée par Kool Herc au single « It’s Like That » de Run-DMC, les différentes phases du Old School au New School sont exposées en insistant sur les grands mouvements et les tendances. Une attention particulière est également portée à la relation entre le MC et le disque-jockey, car elle semble être la cause principale menant aux transformations, tout en étant la source du conflit qui provoquera la fracture de 1985. Bien que l’étendue historique du corpus étudié semble restreinte, la période de 1973 à 1985 est source de nombreux tiraillements et questionnements qui nous éclairent sur l’état de la culture hip-hop et peut-être même de la scène musicale dans son ensemble.