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Extreme precipitation events in the Forest Promotion Complex of Silesian Beskid
Authors: Durło Grzegorz B. , Małek Stanisław , Socha Jarosław 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
An increase in frequency of weather phenomena in the Western Beskids that are disadvantageous for natural environment caused an upset of ecologic balance, especially within the scope of water management and retention. Concerns referring to forest groups maintaining their stability are fully justified, regarding that in many areas of the Beskids, there is an intensive reconstruction of stands of trees in the lower subalpine region. In turn, young generations of trees are continuously stresses, which arise from periodic shortages of precipitation within the course of the whole vegetation process. The presented work encompasses characteristics of extreme rainfall events that might have a negative impact on growth and development of Norway spruce stands in the Silesian Beskid in recent decades.
The article makes use of meteorological data from a multiannual period (1951–2010), gathered in 26 meteorological stations of the Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) in Silesian Beskid one station located in the Carpathian regional gene bank and two under canopy posts located in Wisła forestry inspectorate area. Special attention was devoted to the presence of extreme phenomena and their repeatability. The analysis of parameters of rainfall sequences was complemented with indexes determining ecological requirements of spruce, such as: Schmuck moisture indicator, Vogel-Daniels habitat dryness index and abundance of rainfall indicator developed in this study.
Results of climatological analysis confirmed that weather phenomena with, especially dynamic course may lead to destabilisation of even a properly formed and adequately developed forest ecosystem, and as a consequence, disturb stability in the natural environment. Diminishment of the index of precipitation size, which has been observed in recent years, may be one of the most crucial causes that limit the number of spruces in the stands of trees of the lower subalpine region in Silesian Beskid. The climatological analysis confirmed that during 60 years in Silesian Beskid, there were over 20 extreme weather (precipitation) episodes of different courses, intensity and surface reach, out of which at least 9 played a key role in lowering the health condition of the trees, as a consequence, it influenced destabilisation of the spruce stands in the lower subalpine region, regardless of their age or location within the area.
Multispectral MODIS data for visual interpretation of fog and low layer clouds
Authors: Krawczyk Karolina , Jasiński Janusz 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The paper presents the capability of applying selected modern remote sensing methods based on commonly available high spatial resolution MODIS images to fog and low layer clouds detection. Single spectral channel images, differential images and selected color compositions are analyzed for distinguishing the areas of the phenomena occurrence. Their internal structure and fog/cloud particles properties are assessed using brightness temperature and reflectance diagrams.
Landscape monitoring of post-industrial areas using LiDAR and GIS technology
Authors: Wężyk Piotr , Szostak Marta , Krzaklewski Wojciech , Pająk Marek , Pierzchalski Marcin , Szwed Piotr , Hawryło Paweł , Ratajczak Michał 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The quarrying industry is changing the local landscape, forming deep open pits and spoil heaps in close proximity to them, especially lignite mines. The impact can include toxic soil material (low pH, heavy metals, oxidations etc.) which is the basis for further reclamation and afforestation. Forests that stand on spoil heaps have very different growth conditions because of the relief (slope, aspect, wind and rainfall shadows, supply of solar energy, etc.) and type of soil that is deposited. Airborne laser scanning (ALS) technology deliver point clouds (XYZ) and derivatives as raster height models (DTM, DSM, nDSM=CHM) which allow the reception of selected 2D and 3D forest parameters (e.g. height, base of the crown, cover, density, volume, biomass, etc). The automation of ALS point cloud processing and integrating the results into GIS helps forest managers to take appropriate decisions on silvicultural treatments in areas with failed plantations (toxic soil, droughts on south-facing slopes; landslides, etc.) or as regular maintenance. The ISOK country-wide project ongoing in Poland will soon deliver ALS point cloud data which can be successfully used for the monitoring and management of many thousands of hectares of destroyed post-industrial areas which according to the law, have to be afforested and transferred back to the State Forest.
The Effects Of Swimming And Dry-Land Resistance Training Programme On Non-Swimmers
Authors: Sadowski Jerzy , Mastalerz Andrzej , Gromisz Wilhelm , Jówko Ewa , Buszta Mariusz 
Published: June 2015

Abstract

Introduction
. The aim of the study was to estimate the influence of combined swimming and dry-land resistance training on swimming force, swimming performance and strength in non-swimmers.

Material and methods
. Thirty male non-swimmers took part in the research. They were randomly assigned to one of the two groups: experimental (n=17) and control (n=13). The experimental group took part in combined swimming and dry-land resistance training. The control group took part in swimming training only. The swimming and dry-land resistance training programme lasted twelve weeks (48 training sessions of swimming and 36 sessions of dry-land resistance training). Average training volume and intensity were the same for all swimmers throughout the study protocol. The training programme included dominant aerobic work in front crawl.

Results
. Dry-land resistance training applied in the experimental group significantly improved the upper body strength. In spite of the theory that dry-land strength training is probably not specific enough to improve the sprint swim performance, the experimental group tended to demonstrate greater improvement in sprint performance. The imitation of the underwater phase of shoulder work during front crawl provided by the ergometer can be a useful training method in non-swimmers.
Mini Trampoline Exercises And The Functional Capacity Of Patients With Spinal Pain
Authors: Raczyńska Karolina , Żurek Grzegorz , Barej Ryszard , Pelzer Oskar , Lehrl Siegfried 
Published: June 2015

Abstract

Introduction
. One of the reasons for the lower quality of life of ageing patients has to do with the chronic pain they experience due to disorders of the locomotor and nervous systems. These disorders include osteoarthritis, and in particular degenerative-deforming changes in the spine, which increase the patients’ tendency to fall and to suffer increasingly severe consequences as a result. Financial resources, both in Poland and in many other countries, are mainly allocated to treating patients, and it seems that measures which would help prevent falls are not being taken to a sufficient extent, bearing in mind how important fall prevention is for dealing with old age-related health issues. According to the latest medical expertise, falls can be effectively prevented if multi-disciplinary prevention programmes are implemented. These programmes consist of specially designed and varied exercises using machines and other equipment which help improve joint mobility and restore balance control. The aim to the study was to determine what impact exercises using a mini trampoline had on the functional capacity of a group of middle-aged subjects who participated in the study.

Material and methods
. The study was conducted at the KRUS “GRANIT” Farmers’ Rehabilitation Centre in Szklarska Poręba on a group of 80 persons aged 45-55 years (67% of them were women and 33% were men), who completed a mini trampoline exercise programme as part of a 21-day rehabilitation course. Before the subjects started the programme and after they completed it, basic somatic measurements were taken, tests were conducted in order to diagnose the subjects’ functional capacity and the subjective level of pain experienced by the subjects was measured using a pain rating scale (VAS).

Results
. It was found that the regular mini trampoline exercises had had an impact on the functional capacity of the subjects and the training had significantly reduced pain in the lumbar region of the spine.
The Identification of Innovative Research Methods and Techniques Utilized in Marketing Research in the Digital Era
Authors: Žák Štefan 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The current technological advancement and the mass utilization of information and communication technology create a milestone in the way marketing research is conducted. The presented scientific contribution focuses on the identification of innovative research methods and techniques, which have the highest degree of applicability in the process of marketing research in the near future. The aim of this paper is also to predict the changes that are going to affect the development of marketing research in the near future, based on an analysis of the current status in comparison with the results of an own scientific study.
Ukrainian Language Education Network: A Case of Engaged Scholarship
Authors: Nedashkivska Allan , Bilash Olenka 
Published: June 2015

The study explores one longitudinal case of engaged scholarship, the collaborative practices in the Ukrainian language educational network from the 1970s to the present. The focus is on the Ukrainian Language Education Centre (ULEC) at the University of Alberta, which over almost four decades has worked with the community in the development of Ukrainian education by keeping approaches to language learning and its use on the cutting edge of practice. Over the years, ULEC engaged with the community seeking to respond to the communityâ€™s needs. Past and present practices of ULEC and its partners are studied through the prism of the engaged scholarship framework (Boyer, 1996; Barker, 2004; Sandmann 2008, 2009). These practices are analyzed through three strands of engagement: purposes, processes, and products, which are defined, explored, and discussed. The study also describes engaged scholarship projects related to Ukrainian language education currently being conducted by ULEC, with a focus on collaboration with communities in the production of knowledge and their potential for strengthening a network of reciprocity.Â Â
Entoloma shandongense T. Bau &amp; J.R. Wang (Agaricales, Entolomataceae): a new distributional record from India
Authors: Acharya Krishnendu , Paloi Soumitra , Dutta Arun Kumar , Bera Ishika 
Published: June 2015

This study reports Entoloma shandongense (first described from China) as a new record for the macrofungal mycota from India. A phylogenetic analysis based on ITS show that E. shandongense can be readily distinguished from other blue coloured morphologically similar species, such as E. atrum. A detailed taxonomic description with illustrations and an artificial key to blue-coloured Entoloma species from India and surrounding areas are provided.
Taniec w dziele nowej ewangelizacji
Authors: Pawlus Kinga 
Published: June 2015

Autorka próbuje odpowiedzieć na pytanie, czy taniec może być narzędziem w dziele nowej ewangelizacji. Szukając odpowiedzi, sięga do Pisma Świętego, historii Kościoła, dokumentu o tańcu w liturgii Kongregacji ds. Kultu Bożego i Dyscypliny Sakramentów. Przywołuje przykłady wykorzystania tańca podczas spotkań z młodymi, jakimi są Lednica lub Światowe Dni Młodzieży.
Osoba św. Melanii Młodszej w świetle Vita Sanctae Melaniae Senatricis Romae autorstwa Geroncjusza
Authors: Witos Barbara 
Published: June 2015

Wiadomości o życiu św. Melanii czerpiemy z życiorysu (w dwóch redakcjach, greckiej i łacińskiej) napisanego przez prezbitera Geroncjusza po roku 452. Św. Melania Młodsza urodziła się w Rzymie w 383 lub 385 roku, w zamożnej rodzinie Waleriuszy (gens Valeria). Była córką senatora Waleriusza Publicoli i Albiny Ceionia oraz wnuczką Melanii Starszej. W wieku 14 lat decyzją rodziców została żoną swego kuzyna, 17-letniego Waleriusza Pinianusa. Melania pragnęła prowadzić życie ascetyczne, do czego nieustannie zachęcała też swojego męża. Po śmierci dwójki dzieci wspólnie z mężem podjęli decyzję o życiu w ascezie. Sprzedali kolejno posiadłości rozrzucone po całym świecie, a pieniądze rozdawali na jałmużnę. Po opuszczeniu Rzymu udali się do św. Paulina w Noli, następnie do Afryki, gdzie spotkali się ze św. Augustynem. Po siedmiu latach pobytu w Afryce udali się do Ziemi Świętej. Melania ufundowała tam co najmniej dwa klasztory. Na Górze Oliwnej Melania spędziła kilka lat, żyjąc w surowej ascezie. Odbyła też podróż do Egiptu, gdzie odwiedziła najbardziej znane ośrodki życia monastycznego i pustelniczego. Zmarła 31 grudnia 439 roku w opinii świętości. W 1907 roku Pius X zatwierdził jej kult liturgiczny.
Ciało dla Pana, a Pan dla ciała (1 Kor 6, 13) – przyczynek do teologii ciała ludzkiego
Authors: Kozakiewicz Stanisław 
Published: June 2015

W dzisiejszych czasach cała uwaga skupia się tylko na cielesnej sferze człowieka. Można zauważyć, jak rośnie kult ludzkiego ciała, bardzo często oderwanego od prawdziwej miłości. Następuje więc swoista degradacja godności człowieka i zawężenie ontologii, jak też egzystencji ludzkiej tylko do doczesności. W niektórych kręgach współczesnej, zlaicyzowanej Europy rozwijają się ośrodki, które mają zapędy kultyczne w traktowaniu ludzkiego ciała i cielesności.Ażeby nie pogłębiał się proces destrukcji w rozumieniu człowieka i jego ciała, potrzebne jest rozwijanie i propagowanie chrześcijańskiej nauki o ludzkim ciele.Nie można odzierać człowieka i jego ciała z tego, co stanowi o jego tajemnicy i swoistym sacrum, którego źródłem jest sam Bóg. Dlatego prawda o stworzeniu człowieka na obraz Boży i Jego podobieństwo powinna być ustawicznie pogłębiana i upowszechniana. Człowiek jest obrazem Bożym nie tylko poprzez swoją duchowość, ale i przez cielesność, więc cały należy do Boga. Pozytywna i prawdziwa sakralizacja ciała ludzkiego zapewni integralne spojrzenie na człowieka.Teologia ciała zajmowała szczególne miejsce w nauczaniu św. Jana Pawła II. Opcja teologiczna umożliwia widzenie człowieka w całym jego wymiarze. Dlatego teologiczne rozumienie problemu, czym jest ciało człowieka i jaka jest jego cielesność, ściśle łączy się z teologią miłości ludzkiej. Niniejsze opracowanie było jedynie zasygnalizowaniem wieloaspektowej problematyki w chrześcijańskim patrzeniu i rozumieniu ludzkiego ciała.
Description of a novel fatigue syndrome of finished feedlot cattle following transportation
Authors: Thomson Daniel U. , Loneragan Guy H. , Henningson Jamie N. , Ensley Steve , Bawa Bhupinder 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Ensuring appropriate animal welfare is a high priority for the beef industry, and poorly defined abnormalities in the mobility of cattle at abattoirs have gained considerable attention recently. During the summer of 2013, abattoirs throughout the United States reported concerns about nonambulatory or slow and difficult to move cattle and cattle that sloughed hoof walls. This report describes various cattle that developed these mobility problems soon after arrival at an abattoir. Affected cattle had various clinical signs including tachypnea with an abdominal component to breathing, lameness, and reluctance to move. Some cattle sloughed 1 or more hoof walls while in lairage pens and were euthanized. Other cattle recovered after being rested overnight. Affected cattle had serum lactate concentration and creatine kinase activity increased from reference ranges. Histologic findings included diffuse necrosis of the epidermal laminae with degenerate collagen and perivascular infiltration of neutrophils in the underlying deep dermis, and were similar for digits that had and had not sloughed the hoof wall. With the exception of the sloughed hoof walls, the clinical signs and serum biochemical abnormalities observed in affected cattle were similar to those observed in pigs with fatigued pig syndrome, and we propose that fatigued cattle syndrome be used to describe such cattle. Although anecdotal evidence generated concern that cattle fed the β-adrenergic receptor agonist zilpaterol hydrochloride were at greater risk of developing mobility problems, compared with cattle not fed zilpaterol, this condition is likely multifactorial. Strategies to prevent this condition are needed to protect the welfare of cattle.
Loss of Cell Surface CD47 Clustering Formation and Binding Avidity to SIRPα Facilitate Apoptotic Cell Clearance by Macrophages
Authors: Lv Zhiyuan , Bian Zhen , Shi Lei , Niu Shuo , Ha Binh , Tremblay Alexandra , Li Liangwei , Zhang Xiugen , Paluszynski John , Liu Ming , Zen Ke , Liu Yuan 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
CD47, a self recognition marker expressed on tissue cells, interacts with immunoreceptor SIRPα expressed on the surface of macrophages to initiate inhibitory signaling that prevents macrophage phagocytosis of healthy host cells. Previous studies suggested that cells may lose surface CD47 during aging or apoptosis to enable phagocytic clearance. In the current study, we demonstrate that the level of cell surface CD47 is not decreased, but the distribution pattern of CD47 is altered, during apoptosis. On nonapoptotic cells, CD47 molecules are clustered in lipid rafts forming punctates on the surface, whereas on apoptotic cells, CD47 molecules are diffused on the cell surface following the disassembly of lipid rafts. We show that clustering of CD47 in lipid rafts provides a high binding avidity for cell surface CD47 to ligate macrophage SIRPα, which also presents as clusters, and elicits SIRPα-mediated inhibitory signaling that prevents phagocytosis. In contrast, dispersed CD47 on the apoptotic cell surface is associated with a significant reduction in the binding avidity to SIRPα and a failure to trigger SIRPα signal transduction. Disruption of plasma membrane lipid rafts with methyl-β-cyclodextrin diffuses CD47 clusters, leading to a decrease in the cell binding avidity to SIRPα and a concomitant increase in cells being engulfed by macrophages. Taken together, our study reveals that CD47 normally is clustered in lipid rafts on nonapoptotic cells but is diffused in the plasma membrane when apoptosis occurs; this transformation of CD47 greatly reduces the strength of CD47–SIRPα engagement, resulting in the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells.
TLR8 Senses Staphylococcus aureus RNA in Human Primary Monocytes and Macrophages and Induces IFN-β Production via a TAK1–IKKβ–IRF5 Signaling Pathway
Authors: Bergstrøm Bjarte , Aune Marie H. , Awuh Jane A. , Kojen June F. , Blix Kjetil J. , Ryan Liv , Flo Trude H. , Mollnes Tom E. , Espevik Terje , Stenvik Jørgen 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus may cause serious infections and is one of the most lethal and common causes of sepsis. TLR2 has been described as the main pattern recognition receptor that senses S. aureus and elicits production of proinflammatory cytokines via MyD88–NF-κB signaling. S. aureus can also induce the production of IFN-β, a cytokine that requires IFN regulatory factors (IRFs) for its transcription, but the signaling mechanism for IFN-β induction by S. aureus are unclear. Surprisingly, we demonstrate that activation of TLR2 by lipoproteins does not contribute to IFN-β production but instead can suppress the induction of IFN-β in human primary monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages. The production of IFN-β was induced by TLR8-mediated sensing of S. aureus RNA, which triggered IRF5 nuclear accumulation, and this could be antagonized by concomitant TLR2 signaling. The TLR8-mediated activation of IRF5 was dependent on TAK1 and IκB kinase (IKK)β, which thus reveals a physiological role of the recently described IRF5-activating function of IKKβ. TLR8–IRF5 signaling was necessary for induction of IFN-β and IL-12 by S. aureus, and it also contributed to the induction of TNF. In conclusion, our study demonstrates a physiological role of TLR8 in the sensing of entire S. aureus in human primary phagocytes, including the induction of IFN-β and IL-12 production via a TAK1–IKKβ–IRF5 pathway that can be inhibited by TLR2 signaling.
La bibliothèque « hors ses murs » à la conquête du territoire
Authors: Calenge Bertrand 
Published: June 2015

L’omniprésence de l’information et la raréfaction des espaces publics ouverts à tous conduisent à valoriser la bibliothèque comme espace de sociabilité confortable. La focalisation sur les services présentiels au sein de l’établissement ne doit pas faire oublier qu’un grand nombre de nos concitoyens n’accèdent pas à ces services, non tant par ignorance que par éloignement physique, social ou culturel. Accompagner ces publics éloignés suppose d’imaginer la bibliothèque comme une base d’opérations extérieures, un point de départ vers le service d’un territoire. Imaginer le « hors-les-murs » impose de mettre en œuvre des pratiques innovantes, parfois modestes mais toujours créatives, d’élaborer des projets d’action territoriaux, d’identifier les partenariats souhaitables, bref de construire une « stratégie de territoire ».
La bibliothèque des enfants de Clamart fait le pari du numérique
Authors: Meyer Céline 
Published: June 2015

Bibliothèque pour enfants pionnière créée en France dans les années 1960, la Petite Bibliothèque Ronde (ex-Joie par les Livres) s’est engagée depuis les années 1990 et surtout 2000 dans un pari qui paraît de moins en moins fou pour une bibliothèque de proximité : celui du numérique. En 2011, il s’agit de doter la bibliothèque d’un environnement numérique pensé pour et avec les enfants issus de la génération numérique, celle-là même qui nous oblige à nous poser les bonnes questions sur le développement des espaces multimédias et à imaginer ce que sera la bibliothèque jeunesse de demain.
De l’information à la connaissance : des actions concertées
Authors: Jehan Amélie , Rabany Anne 
Published: June 2015

Les bibliothèques scolaires et les bibliothèques ou médiathèques municipales ont toujours été encouragées à collaborer. Les propositions varient et vont de la simple visite des lieux pour leur appropriation et la découverture du fonds, à des interventions de jeunes lecteurs dans les comités de lecture et à la diffusion des critiques. L’arrivée d’Internet et de l’information en ligne, les espaces virtuels et les savoirs déterritorialisés questionnent les pratiques des médiateurs et renouvellent ou non les formes de coopération. Cette étude prend appui sur les observations d’une commune pour examiner la problématique suivante : peut-il y avoir des actions conjointes en matière de formation au traitement de l’information ?
La gamification de la médiation numérique : la conception de jeux en ligne spécialisés pour les bibliothèques
Authors: Robert Thierry , Ayerdi-Martin Claude 
Published: June 2015

Les mutations vécues présentement dans le domaine de l’accès au savoir invitent les professionnels de l’information à réfléchir à différentes alternatives pour conserver la mission traditionnelle des bibliothèques. Or, au moment où la médiation numérique gagne du terrain dans les bibliothèques, nous voyons une augmentation de la vision ludique des interrelations sur le Web. Maintenant désignée sous le terme de « gamification », cette tendance s’inscrit dans une grande mouvance qui perçoit la bibliothèque comme un terrain de jeux intellectuels où est valorisé l’apprentissage alternatif. C’est dans cette approche qu’au cours des deux dernières années, nous avons conçu plusieurs projets de jeux en ligne pour la médiation numérique. Que ce soit avec des jeux d’accroche, de médiation ou des jeux sérieux, les jeux en ligne sont de puissants outils de motivation pour promouvoir les services et les produits.