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Noninvasive Micromarkers
Authors: Saikumar Janani , Ramachandran Krithika , Vaidya Vishal S 
Published: January 2014

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The recent revolutionary advances made in genome-wide sequencing technology have transformed biology and molecular diagnostics, allowing new sRNA (small RNA) classes to be discovered as potential disease-specific biological indicators. Cell-free microRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to exist stably in a wide spectrum of body fluids and their expression profiles have been shown to reflect an assortment of physiological conditions, underscoring the utility of this new class of molecules to function as noninvasive biomarkers of disease.

CONTENT
We summarize information on the known mechanisms of miRNA protection and release into extracellular space and compile the current literature on extracellular miRNAs that have been investigated as biomarkers of 20 different cancers, 11 organ damage conditions and 10 diverse disease states. We also discuss the various strategies involved in the miRNA biomarker discovery workflow and provide a critical opinion on the impediments faced by this advancing field that need to be overcome in the laboratory.

SUMMARY
The field of miRNA-centered diagnostics is still in its infancy, and basic questions with regard to the exact role of miRNAs in the pathophysiology of diseases, and the mechanisms of their release from affected cells into biological fluids are yet to be completely understood. Nevertheless, these noninvasive micromarkers have immense potential in translational medicine not only for use in monitoring the efficacy and safety of therapeutic regimens but also to guide the diagnosis of diseases, to determine the risk of developing diseases or conditions, and more importantly, to inform treatment options.
Modelling the Influence of Time and Temperature on Respiration Rate of Fresh Fig and Diced Papaya
Authors: Waghmare Roji B. , Mahajan Pramod V. , Annapure Uday S. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
For the design of modified atmosphere packaging, it is necessary to know the influence of time and temperature on the respiration rate (RR) of fresh produce. RR of fresh fig and diced papaya was measured at three temperatures (10, 20 and 30°C) for storage time of 1–5 days under aerobic condition using closed system method. The aim was to determine the influences of storage temperature and time on RR of fresh fig and diced papaya. It develops and validates a combined predictive mathematical model based on the Arrhenius equation and Weibull distribution model. Temperature and time had a significant effect on RR. of fresh fig and diced papaya ranged from 16.2 to 45 and 25.5 to 114.9 ml kg–1 h–1 and ranged from 11.5 to 51.9 and 23.9 to 113 ml kg–1 h–1, respectively, over the three storage temperatures tested. RR increased significantly four- to fivefolds with increase in temperature from 10 to 30°C. Temperature and the interaction of time and temperature had the significant effect on and . Arrhenius and Weibull distribution models successfully fitted the experimental data, adequately describing the influence of temperature and time on RR of fresh fig and diced papaya. This model can be used to predict RR at different temperature and time. The model which was tested at 15°C for its validity showed good agreement between experimental and predicted data. These models would help to choose the optimum packaging for selected fruits.
Perinatal management of preterm premature ruptured membranes affects neonatal prognosis
Authors: Fujiwara Arisa , Fukushima Kotaro , Inoue Hirosuke , Takashima Takeshi , Nakahara Hiromasa , Satoh Shoji , Ochiai Masayuki , Hara Toshiro , Shimokawa Mototsugu , Kato Kiyoko 
Published: January 2014

Abstract

Aim: To determine the factors affecting neonatal prognosis in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Method: We conducted a case-control study involving 92 women between the years 2000 and 2010 diagnosed with PPROM between 25 and 31 weeks’ gestation, who received antenatal steroids, and delivered between 26 and 31 weeks’ gestation; a retrospective cohort study was conducted based on the results. We used data from four tertiary centers and compared the frequencies of neonatal neurologic deficits and neonatal deaths.

Results: There was a difference between the two groups; specifically, the ND group (n=18) consisted of patients whose infants had neurologic deficits and/or neonatal deaths and the neurologically normal (NN) group (n=74) included NN neonates amongst the patients who had expectant management (94% vs. 73%, respectively). Multivariable analysis revealed that expectant management was independently associated with an increased risk for neonatal neurologic deficits and neonatal deaths (odds ratio, 16.14). All neonates with poor prognosis in the expectant-management group delivered within 14 days after PPROM.

Conclusions: Expectant management within 14 days after PPROM is associated with poor neonatal outcomes. Decisions regarding an expectant strategy should be made carefully. An immediate, planned delivery after steroid administration should be considered to improve neonatal prognosis in patients who have PPROM after 26 weeks’ gestation.
The Desire to Return during Civil War: Evidence for Internally Displaced Populations in Colombia
Authors: Arias María Alejandra , Ibáñez Ana María , Querubin Pablo 
Published: January 2014

AbstractArmed conflict in Colombia has forcibly displaced more than 3.6 million people. In a post-conflict scenario, the socioeconomic stabilization of displaced households is crucial, as families must decide whether to stay in the reception place, relocate to a new municipality or return to their site of origin. In this paper we identify the determinants of the desire to return of internally displaced households in Colombia. We find that i) land tenure in the place of origin provides an incentive to return; ii) vulnerable households, in particular female-headed households and those from ethnic minorities seek to establish themselves at the reception site and exhibit a lower desire to return; iii) those who displaced as a consequence of a direct attack are less willing to return; iv) economic opportunities in the place of origin encourage return while economic opportunities at the reception site decrease the willingness to return; and v) social networks, as exemplified by membership in peasant organizations and collective land ownership, increase the desire to return. To be successful, the design of stabilization programs for the displaced population must consider these particularities of the households that are willing to return and those who prefer to stay in the reception site.
Modeling of tensile and bending properties of biaxial weft knitted composites
Authors: Demircan Ozgur , Ashibe Shinsuke , Kosui Tatsuya , Nakai Asami 
Published: January 2014

AbstractWithin the scope of experiments, the effect of aramid and glass yarns as stitch and biaxial (warp and weft) yarns in the biaxial weft knitted (BWK) composite was compared. After production of four types of composite panel using the hand lay-up method, the tensile and bending properties of the BWK composites were investigated both experimentally and numerically. The composite with the glass stitch and biaxial yarns exhibited higher tensile and bending properties than did the composite with the aramid stitch and biaxial yarns. The good agreement between the experimental results and the numerical results validated the applicability of the finite-element method for the BWK composites. The laminate beam theory was utilized as another modeling method for calculation of the bending modulus.
New Borate Structures for Nlo Applications
Authors: Keszler Douglas A. , Akella Annapoorna , Schaffers Kathleen I. , Alekel Theodore 
Published: January 2014

AbstractBy considering selected examples of new structure types, guidelines are set forth for the synthesis of new solid-state inorganic borates that are likely to have desirable properties for nonlinear optical applications. The structures of two new, noncentrosymmetric orthoborate fluorides BaCaBO3F and Ba7(BO3)3F5 demonstrate a feasibility for controlling linear optical properties and for producing noncentrosymmetric borates that melt congruently. The structure of SrLi(B3O5)3 represents an additional example of a noncentrosymmetric borate resulting from chirality of the B3O7 ring. In addition to potential practical value, crystals of the type AMOB2O5 (A = K, Rb, and Cs; M = Nb and Ta) provide a unique means for examining the structural dependent interrelationships of linear and nonlinear optical properties.
Neonatal Skin and Chlorhexidine: A Burning Experience
Authors: Kutsch Jennifer , Ottinger Daniele 
Published: January 2014

Purpose: Despite the lack of safety data, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antiseptic with broad-spectrum coverage often used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Adverse skin reactions, most commonly burns, have been reported after the use of CHG. Preserving skin integrity in preterm infants is vital in the prevention of sepsis, excessive water loss, hypothermia, and renal failure.Design: This is a case report of two incidents of significant skin burning in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants who were treated with CHG for the purposes of umbilical cord sterilization prior to umbilical line placement.Sample: This case report of burns associated with CHG in one infant weighing 610 g at birth and a second infant weighing 600 g at birth.Results: CHG does have a strong association with causing skin burns in the ELBW population; however, wiping the solution off of the skin seems to reduce injury.
Understanding Compliance with Bring Your Own Device Policies Utilizing Protection Motivation Theory: Bridging the Intention-Behavior Gap
Authors: Crossler Robert E. , Long James H. , Loraas Tina M. , Trinkle Brad S. 
Published: January 2014

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that determine whether employees follow Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies through the lens of the Protection Motivation Theory. BYOD is rapidly becoming the norm rather than the exception. As a result, firms are establishing BYOD policies to address the risk inherent in allowing individuals to use their own devices to access or store company data. This paper reports the results of a survey of accounting students, non-accounting students, and full-time employees. Results demonstrate that participants' intentions to comply with a BYOD policy were primarily motivated by Self Efficacy and Response Efficacy. Further, Threat Severity was more salient for accountants than non-accountants, perhaps due to their sensitivity to confidential data. Finally, when actual compliance behavior was considered, costs to comply were much more salient to employees and could be strong deterrents to full compliance. These findings have important theoretical and practical implications.
Speech Emotion Recognition Based on Sparse Representation
Authors: Yan Jingjie , Wang Xiaolan , Gu Weiyi , Ma LiLi 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Speech emotion recognition is deemed to be a meaningful and intractable issue among a number of do- mains comprising sentiment analysis, computer science, pedagogy, and so on. In this study, we investigate speech emotion recognition based on sparse partial least squares regression (SPLSR) approach in depth. We make use of the sparse partial least squares regression method to implement the feature selection and dimensionality reduction on the whole acquired speech emotion features. By the means of exploiting the SPLSR method, the component parts of those redundant and meaningless speech emotion features are lessened to zero while those serviceable and informative speech emotion features are maintained and selected to the following classification step. A number of tests on Berlin database reveal that the recogni- tion rate of the SPLSR method can reach up to 79.23% and is superior to other compared dimensionality reduction methods.
Selection of Sound Insulating Elements in Hydraulic Excavators Based Onidentification of Vibroacoustic Energy Propagation Paths
Authors: Dąbrowski Zbigniew , Dziurdź Jacek , Pakowski Radosław 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
In spite of the fact that standardizing operations and increased awareness of hazards led to a significant improvement of vibroacoustic climate of operator’s stands of new machines, their long-term operation - often under difficult conditions - leads to a fast degradation of acoustic qualities of machines. Temporary operations performed during surveys and periodical overhauls are rarely effective, due to the lack of any guidelines. In this situation the authors propose the algorithm for selection of eventual screens or sound absorbing and sound insulating partitions, utilizing the measuring procedure aimed at identification, at the operator’s stand, of main noise components originated from various sources. On the basis of this procedure, the vibroacoustic energy propagation paths in the machine was estimated.
Awareness of Noise Hazards and the Value of Soundscapes in Polish National Parks
Authors: Bernat Sebastian 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The goal of the studies undertaken in Polish national parks was to determine noise threats, examine the resources, assess the quality of soundscapes and identify the possibilities of their protection. The questionnaire method used in the studies made it possible to identify the awareness of noise threats and the value of soundscapes according to the park service staff. In addition, the semantic differential and description methods were used to learn how students assessed the soundscape quality of Polish national parks. Finally, avenues of further research on soundscape in environmentally valuable areas were indicated. The research findings indicate that each national park in Poland is characterised by diverse and unique soundscapes and is subject to the pressure of road traffic and tourism resulting in noise hazards. The conservation of the acoustic values of parks is necessary and possible.
Indicator of Vibroacoustic Energy Propagation as a Selection Criterion of Design Solution
Authors: Klekot Grzegorz 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Contemporary tools which help to design technical objects refer to the conclusions drawn from studying the changes of physical processes accompanying the exploitation, especially to vibroacoustic processes. The main problem is to define such vibroacoustic measures, where their changes would model the analyzed physical phenomena in the best way. Basing on simple indicators which refer to occurring phenomena, it is possible to obtain accurate solutions with a satisfactory reliance level without using complex computing techniques needing detailed descriptors. According to the author, the indicators which are based on the analysis of vibroacoustic energy propagation are very useful in solving engineering problems. These indicators are useful while diagnosing the condition of technical systems, identifying and minimizing the vibroacoustic risks. The possibilities of using such indicators in order to find design solution are illustrated by sample results of the research of the structures with vibroacoustic elements which reduce the noise of rail vehicles by the rail vibration damping.
Technical Note. An Objective and Subjective Study of Noise Exposure within the Frequency Range from 10 kHz to 40 kHz
Authors: Smagowska Bożena 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The paper consists of study results of exposure to high frequency noise at metalworking workplaces. The study was carried out using objective methods (measurements of parameters characterizing the noise) and subjective studies (questionnaire survey). Metalworking workplaces were located in a steel structure (e.g. deck gratings) of the manufacturing plant. The results are equivalent sound pressure levels in the 1/3 octave frequency bands with center frequencies from 10 kHz to 40 kHz in reference to an 8-hour workday equal to approximately 81-105 dB at most of the tested workplaces and exceed permissible values. The questionnaire survey of annoyance high frequency noise (i.e. in the audible frequency and low ultrasound range) was conducted among 52 operators of machines. Most of the workers describe the noise as: buzzing, insistent, whistling and high-pitched squeaky. Respondents specify the noise levels occurring at workplaces as: loud, impeding communication, highly strenuous and tiring.
In Memoriam: Professor Mikołaj Łabowski
Authors: Hornowski Tomasz 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Mikołaj Łabowski, Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Acoustics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, passed away on the 8th of October, 2013.
Professor Mikołaj Łabowski was born on the 17th of December, 1935, in Florynka in the southern part of Poland. He graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry of the Adam Mickiewicz University receiving his Master of Science degree in physics in 1962. Eight years later he obtained his PhD title from the same university. In 1981, on the basis of the book “Ultra- and hypersonic properties of selected liquids and critical mixtures” he obtained the degree of habilitated doctor. The President of Poland awarded him the titles of Associate Professor in Physics in the year 1991 and Full Professor in 1999.
From 1985 to 1987,Mikołaj Łabowski held the post of Vice-Dean for Students’ Affairs at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the AdamMickiewicz University. In the years 1996–1999, he was the Director of the University’s Institute of Acoustics. He held many posts in the Polish Acoustical Society, of which he was a HonoraryMember. He always served with advice and assistance in scientific matters to the Committee of Acoustics of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Professor Łabowski was an outstanding scientist, one of the founders of ultrasonic physics in Poland. After returning from scholarship in the Lomonsov University in Moscow, he became an expert in the field of ultrasonic studies of liquids and liquid mixtures. His groundbreaking works on ultrasonic properties of critical binary mixtures opened up new perspectives in the research of dynamic phenomena in the vicinity of critical temperatures. Professor Łabowski’s outstanding scientific achievements were recognized by rewarding him the Minister of Education Prize in the years 1981 and 1987.
Throughout his whole professional career associated with the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Professor Łabowski has published over 100 papers, mostly in renowned international scientific journals, and carried out an intensive teaching activity. Through his profound knowledge and enthusiasm, Professor Mikołaj Łabowski continuously inspired colleagues and collaborators and decisively shaped the development of ultrasonic physics in Poznań.
With the death of Professor Mikołaj Łabowski, Polish acoustics has lost a great researcher, teacher, and scholar.
Competency based Training Need Assessment – Approach in Indian companies
Authors: Sarkar Shulagna 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Training is a usual formula for organisations through which employees are introduced to learning, but the challenge lies in identifying the appropriate training needs of employees. The success of a training program depends primarily on the need assessment. The paper discusses the process of competency mapping and focuses on how competency mapping can be used for conducting training need assessment. The paper is an empirical research based on both public and private manufacturing units in India. Primary and secondary data was collected using number of techniques. Gap analysis has been performed for employees and it has also been aimed to verify the changes in competency gaps on applying need based training. On providing need based training, significant difference was measured in the level of competencies of employees. The paper shares a practical insight on the implementation of competency mapping for training need analysis. The research is focused on manufacturing units only, whereas there is a huge scope for it to be implemented in service industries also. The paper is an original piece of research where a model has been designed to resolve training issues of manufacturing industries.
A Review of Critical Success Factors for Offshore Software Development Projects
Authors: Sudhakar Goparaju Purna 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Offshore project success is very much important to both customer and the vendor. Based on very less success rate of overall software projects globally, critical success factors (CSFs) for offshore software projects is gaining much importance. In the current study based on literature review, a total of 75 success factors for offshore software projects are identified. Further based on their appearance in literature 20 critical success factors from 10 CSF categories are identified. Finally top six most critical success factors for offshore software projects such as trust, efficient communication, cultural understanding, relationship between client and vendor, contract type and efficient knowledge transfer are identified. The CSFs categories are prioritized in the order of importance. The important CSF categories for offshore projects found are organizational factors (both client and vendor), project factors, cultural factors and environmental factors.
Improvement of the solubility of rock phosphate by co-composting it with organic components
Authors: Korzeniowska Jolanta , Stanisławska-Glubiak Ewa , Hoffmann Józef , Górecka Helena , Jóźwiak Wiktor , Wiśniewska Grażyna 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
One possible way to improve the solubility of phosphate rock is by co-composting it with organic substances. Four variants of composts were made in a biomass composting bioreactor. Ground phosphate rock (GPR) and shredded barley straw, pine sawdust as well as beet pulp pellets were used as compost components. The four composts were different from one another in the type and amount of organic components. The composts were granulated in a pelleting press. Changes in the solubility of phosphorus were assessed via chemical analyses and P-recovery efficiency calculated from the data achieved in a pot experiment. Solubility of ground phosphate rock was increased resulting from co-composting with organic substances, which meant that bioavailability of phosphorus increased. All the tested composts were characterized by a higher ratio of ammonium citrate soluble phosphorus to total phosphorus than non-composted GPR. Co-composting GPR with all the tested organic components yielded better effects than composting it with straw alone. The four composts were characterized by a slow release of P, which justifies our expectation that they will produce residual effects in the years following their application.
A novel functional MgO ∙ SiO2/polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane hybrids as an active filler of polypropylene
Authors: Ambrożewicz Damian , Jakubowska Paulina , Kloziński Arkadiusz , Nowacka Magdalena , Dudziec Beata , Andrzejewska Ewa , Jesionowski Teofil , Marciniec Bogdan 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
New organic/inorganic hybrid fillers were obtained by mechanical modification of magnesium silicate with selected polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and characterized afterwards. MgO ∙ SiO2 was precipitated in a water system. The effect of chemical modification of magnesium silicate surface on their physicochemical properties was determined. Functionalization was carried out with the use of different amount of (1-(3-hydroxypropyl)dimethylsiloxy- 3,5,7,9,11,13,15-hepta(isobutyl)pentacyclo-[9.5.1.13, 9.15, 15.17, 13]octasiloxane). The polypropylene composites of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 wt.% modified by 10 weight parts by the mass of the filler were also produced. For the obtained polypropylene composites measurements of the tensile strength, Young’s modulus and elongation at break were performed