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Development Assistance and Poverty Reduction in Central Asia
Authors: Kment Petr , Krepl Vladimir , Kapila Patrick Francis 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This article deals with official development assistance (ODA) in Central Asia and with relation of the ODA to the Millennium Development Goals. We look at present development in the sphere of poverty reduction and also at dependence between ODA and GDP growth in a selected country - Kyrgyzstan. ODA per capita and several other indicators are highest in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The time series using poverty ratio indicators for Kyrgyzstan shows that between 2004 and 2011 there was a decline in the percentage of population under the poverty line. The trend generated using analogous time series for Kazakhstan and Tajikistan is similar. However, the internal situation in the region of interest is unstable. The dependence between ODA and GDP growth apparently does not exist in the region of interest. Further aid would be appropriate to focus on development projects’ themes already successfully conducted in selected areas and selected social groups.
The assessment of specific physical fitness of children aged 8 and 9 years participating in tennis classes using the Jindrich Hoehm test
Authors: Szpala Agnieszka , Rutkowska-Kucharska Alicja , Syrewicz Paweł 
Published: May 2014

Summary
Study aim: The purpose of the study was to use the Jindrich Hoehm test to evaluate physical fitness in boys and girls aged 8 and 9 years participating in tennis classes.
Material and methods: A total of 40 children divided into four sample groups participated in the study. The J. Hoehm test consisting of seven components was used to measure and assess the physical fitness of the research participants. This test is used in child and adolescent tennis training to assess specific physical fitness.
Results: The actual data showed significant differences between 8-year-old boys and girls that were established based on the test components assessing lower extremity strength capacity and the agility assessment test. In the group of children aged 9, the differences between boys and girls emerged in the test assessing lower extremity strength capacity as well as the test component assessing the forehand and backhand footwork movement technique. Inasmuch as the test component assessing lower extremity strength capacity showed differences between 8- and 9-year-old boys, no test demonstrated statistically significant differences between 8- and 9-year-old girls. Based on the normalized data, 8-year-old girls are physically fitter than 8-year-old boys. In the group of 9-year-old children, the relation is reversed. The children participating in the study display a low level of physical fitness.
Conclusion: The J. Hoehm test can be a useful tool for assessing the performance of tennis coaches.
An optimized scheduling algorithm on a cloud workflow using a discrete particle swarm
Authors: Jianfang Cao , Junjie Chen , Qingshan Zhao 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
In order to solve the problems of security threats on workflow scheduling in cloud computing environments, the security of tasks and virtual machine resources are quantified using a cloud model, and the users’ satisfaction degree with the security of tasks assigned to the virtual resources is measured through the similarity of the security cloud. On this basis, combined with security, completion time and cost constraints, an optimized cloud workflow scheduling algorithm is proposed using a discrete particle swarm. The particle in the particle swarm indicates a different cloud workflow scheduling scheme. The particle changes its velocity and position using the evolution equation of the standard particle swarm algorithm, which ensures that it is a feasible solution through the feasible solution adjustment strategies. The simulation experiment results show that the algorithm has better comprehensive performance with respect to the security utility, completion time, cost and load balance compared to other similar algorithms.
The Contribution of Agricultural Research and Development Station Secuieni, Neamţ County, Romania, to the Supply of Soybean Seed
Authors: Pomohaci Tr. I. , Pochişcanu Simona-Florina , Naie Margareta , Buburuz Alexandra-Andreea , Spânu Oana , Leonte Alexandra 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACT
In the 2008-2012 period, in the Seed production laboratory from Agricultural Research and Development Station (A.R.D.S.) Secuieni, Neamţ county, Romania, were cultivated three varieties of soybean, Granat, Eugen and Onix, created at A.R.D.S. Turda, Cluj county. These varieties were well adapted to the climatic conditions of A.R.D.S. Secuieni, obtaining yields of up to 3000 kg/ha. During 2008- 2012, the following amounts of seeds were produced: PB1(pre-basic seed 1): 11000 kg in 2008, 8700 kg in 2009, 6500 kg in 2010, 5600 kg in 2011 and 3800 kg in 2012; PB2 (pre-basic seed 2): 45900 kg in 2008, 39000 kg in 2009, 67000 kg in 2010, 32000 kg in 2011 and 27000 kg in 2012. The amount of seed from the biological category PB2 ensure, annual, the required for sowing 300- 700 ha of basic biological category, which is delivered to farmers for the sowing of about 5000-12000 ha. Both in the field of seed production as well as in the ecological testing field (comparative cultures of contest) Onix variety presented the greatest adaptability to the pedoclimatic conditions from the Central Moldavian Plateau, achieving the highest yields
Cycocel Priming and Foliar Application Affect Yield Components of Rapeseed (Brassica Napus L.)
Authors: Pourmohammad A. , Shekari F. , Soltaniband V. 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACT
A factorial based on RCBD experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of priming and foliar spray of cycocel on rapeseed yield components. Treatments were included; seed priming (0, 600, 900, 1200, 1500 μM) and foliar spray (0, 600, 1200 μM) with cycocel at development stage of flower buds. The results revealed that seed priming with cycocel significantly increased emerged plant number per plot, silique dry weight in the main stems and branches, plant dry weight, branches number, silique number in the main stems and branches, seed number in branches, 1000 seeds weight, and seed yield in non-stress conditions. Foliar application with cycocel also increased plant dry weight, 1000 seeds weight in branches, harvest index and seed yield. Moreover, interaction effect of priming and foliar application of cycocel increased plant dry weight and 1000 seeds weight with branches. CCC foliar application during the early stages of reproductive stage went to elevated plant dry weight and 1000 seeds weight in auxiliary branches and, also increased harvest index and grain yield. Mean comparison and interaction effects of traits also revealed that, appropriate levels of CCC had the meaningful effects on any agronomic and physiological trait. However, the most meaningful impact in most traits was traced in case with primed seed with 900 and 1500 μM CCC. Overall, owing to the present data, CCC priming under both normal and harsh conditions may raise the germination related traits, seedling establishment, plant growth and ultimately may goes to increased yield.
Effect of Transplanting Dates and Plant Population on Growth Parameters of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Raised from True Potato Seed (Tps)
Authors: Sen D. , Rakshit A. , Ghosh D.C. 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACT
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2007- 2008 and 2008-2009 at Paschim Medinipore, West Bengal to study the effect of transplanting dates and plant population on growth parameters of potato raised from TPS. Dry matter accumulation per plant was more in early transplanted (December 3) and sparsely populated (60 cm x 15 cm) crop. The highest leaf area index was observed in early transplanted crop with closer spacing (40 cm x 10 cm) at 60 days after transplanting. The highest crop growth rate, tuber bulking rate and tuber growth rate values were also recorded in early and closely transplanted TPS crop between 45- 60 days after transplanting during both the years under investigation
Analysis of the Liquid Flow in a Vessel with a Rotating Disk at the Liquid Surface
Authors: Suchecki Witold 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This study is concerned with liquid flow induced by a disk which rotates steadily around its axis and touches the free surface of liquid contained in a cylindrical vessel. It is a simplified model of the flow in the inlet part of a vertical cooling crystallizer where a rotary distributor of inflowing solution is situated above the free surface of solution contained in the crystalliser. Numerical simulations of flow phenomena were conducted and the simulation results were interpreted assuming an analogy with Kármán’s theoretical equations. In a cylindrical coordinate system, the components of flow velocity were identified as functions of distance from the surface of the rotating disk. The experimental setup was developed to measure velocity fields, using digital particle velocimetry and optical flow. Conclusions concerning the influence of disc rotation on liquid velocity fields were presented and the experimental results were found to confirm the results of numerical simulation. On the basis of simulation data, an approximation function was determined to describe the relationship between the circumferential component of flow velocity and the distance from the disk.
Operation of an Adsorption Chiller in Different Cycle Time Conditions
Authors: Szyc Małgorzata , Nowak Wojciech 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This paper is devoted to application of adsorption process for cooling power generation in a cooling devices. Construction and working principle of a water-silica gel adsorption chiller has been presented and the basic refrigeration cycle has been discussed. The article outlines behavior of a single-stage adsorption system influenced by changes in cycle time. The effect of cycle time and inlet chilled water temperatures on the main system performance parameters has been analysed
Application of the Laser Interferometry in Studies of Biophysical Model Systems
Authors: Wąsik Sławomir 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
In this paper some selected applications of laser interferometry method in studies of biophysical model systems are presented. With the aid of a laser interferometric method, specific experiments were performed, which confirm that the gravitational field significantly modifies the amount of transported substance and affects the concentration profiles as well as the time evolution of the concentration field. The laser interferometry was also used to investigation of diffusion of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin or ampicillin) into the water phase from mixtures of neutral or negatively charged liposomes, and antibiotic-liposome interactions. Differences in the diffusion kinetics of ciprofloxacin and ampicillin from liposomal solutions to the water phase were observed. Moreover, the amount of ampicillin and ciprofloxacin released from the anionic liposomal phase was higher than that from the neutral one.
Characteristics of the large corporation-based, bureaucratic model among oecd countries - an foi model analysis
Authors: Bartha Zoltán , Gubik Andrea S. 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Deciding on the development path of the economy has been a delicate question in economic policy, not least because of the trade-off effects which immediately worsen certain economic indicators as steps are taken to improve others. The aim of the paper is to present a framework that helps decide on such policy dilemmas. This framework is based on an analysis conducted among OECD countries with the FOI model (focusing on future, outside and inside potentials). Several development models can be deduced by this method, out of which only the large corporation-based, bureaucratic model is discussed in detail. The large corporation-based, bureaucratic model implies a development strategy focused on the creation of domestic safe havens. Based on country studies, it is concluded that well-performing safe havens require the active participation of the state. We find that, in countries adhering to this model, business competitiveness is sustained through intensive public support, and an active role taken by the government in education, research and development, in detecting and exploiting special market niches, and in encouraging sectorial cooperation.
Evaluation of biodegradability of plastics bags in composting conditions
Authors: Vaverková Magdalena , Adamcová Dana , Kotovicová Jana , Toman František 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Biodegradation of plastics bags advertised as 100%-degradable or certified as compostable was tested in composting conditions. Samples were placed into frames and inserted into one clamp within the compost pile to investigate the biodegradation. The plastics bags were obtained from chain stores in the Czech Republic and Poland. The shopping bags were made of HDPE with the TDPA additive (sample 2), PP with an addition of pro-oxidants (d2w) (samples 1, 3) and materials certified as compostable (starch, polycaprolactone) (samples 4, 5, 6, 7). Control sample (cellulose filtering paper, sample 8) was to check the potential of biological decomposition in the tested environment. At the end of the 12-week experimental period it was found that the polyethylene samples with the additive (samples 1, 2, 3) had not been decomposed, their colour had not changed and that no degradation neither physical changes had occurred (did not biodegrade). Samples certified as compostable (samples 4, 5, 6, 7) were decomposed. The results at the municipal compost facility demonstrate that the compostable plastics biodegrade and polyethylene samples with the additive did not biodegrade in compost.
Research on physico-chemical pretreatment of wastewater from the production of wood coating materials
Authors: Żak Sławomir , Rauckyte-Żak Teresa , Laurinavičius Alfredas , Siudziński Paweł 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This paper presents the results of the research conducted on the installation designed for physico-chemical pretreatment of technological wastewater in the volume of up to 5.0 m3/day discharged from the production of protective and decorative coating materials used for wooden surfaces. The subject-matter installation constructed on a mobile pallet, consisted of a storage-averaging tank where concentrations were equalised with the use of circulation aeration and mixing. A variant, preliminary pre-oxidation with the use of hydrogen peroxide was conducted in this tank. A substantial installation set for the wastewater treatment plant consisted of two preliminary tube reactors, one cylindrical-conical processing reactor, stations for preparing and dispensing reagents and the sediment dewatering station. Considerable reductions in main chemical indicators of water pollution were obtained in the installation: both total suspended solids (TSS) and ether extract (EE) - more than 98%, chemical oxygen demand (COD) - 46-54%, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) - 39-46%, and free formaldehyde (HCHO) - 14-27% due to the use of pre-oxidation and the acid - alkaine double coagulation by applying the ALCAT 105 - SAX 25 system. The use of pre-oxidation with hydrogen peroxide in doses 250.0-450.0 mg/l and then two-stage coagulation resulted in an increase in the reduction of: COD and BOD5 by ca 10-15%, and HCHO by ca 58-66% with reference to the water pretreatment without pre-oxidation. The assessment of sediments formed during the process of pretreatment was made determining the leachable forms of metals (Cu, Ni and Ti) according to methodology of TCLP in compliance with the US EPA Method 1311.
Time changeability model of the bog ore sorption ability
Authors: Gaj Kazimierz , Cybulska-Szulc Hanna 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Basing on long-standing cyclic measurements of sludge-originated biogas composition and considering statistical analysis of their results, a regression model describing time variation of biogas desulfurization using bog iron ore has been developed. The model was verified by theoretical calculations and results from laboratory examinations of the sorbent. It was also used to estimate the depletion time and sorption capacity of the bed and to determine the demand index for bog ore.
Selected Issues of QoS Provision in Heterogenous Military Networks
Authors: Hauge Mariann , Landmark Lars , Łubkowski Piotr , Amanowicz Marek , Maślanka Krzysztof 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Tactical ad-hoc networks are evolving today towards complex heterogeneous networks in terms of architecture, protocols and security. Due to the difference in network resources and reliability, end-to-end quality of service provisioning becomes very challenging. If we also take into account communication issues such as unpredictable connectivity, preferential forwarding for special traffic classes, intermittency due to node or communication link failure, the problem is further aggravated. In this article, we examine the major challenges that must be solved in order to provide efficient QoS provisioning in the heterogeneous network. Finally we describe QoS-aware mechanisms for inter-domain and intra-domain heterogeneous networks, also including real-time services provision in highly mobile environments.
Generalization of Linear Rosenstark Method of Feedback Amplifier Analysis to Nonlinear One
Authors: Borys Andrzej , Zakrzewski Zbigniew 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This paper deals with an extension of the Rosenstark’s linear model of an amplifier to a nonlinear one for the purpose of performing nonlinear distortion analysis. Contrary to an approach using phasors, our method uses the Volterra series. Relying upon the linear model mentioned above, we define first a set of the so-called amplifier’s constitutive equations in an operator form. Then, we expand operators using the Volterra series truncated to the first three components. This leads to getting two representations in the time domain, called in-network and inputoutput type descriptions of an amplifier. Afterwards, both of these representations are transferred into the multi-frequency domains. Their usefulness in calculations of any nonlinear distortion measure as, for example, harmonic, intermodulation, and/or cross-modulation distortion is demonstrated. Moreover, we show that they allow a simple calculation of the so-called nonlinear transfer functions in any topology as, for example, of cascade and feedback structures and their combinations occurring in single-, two-, and three-stage amplifiers. Examples of such calculations are given. Finally in this paper, we comment on usage of such notions as nonlinear signals, intermodulation nonlinearity, and on identification of transfer function poles and zeros lying on the frequency axis with related real-valued frequencies.
Real-time Foreground Object Detection Combining the PBAS Background Modelling Algorithm and Feedback from Scene Analysis Module
Authors: Kryjak Tomasz , Komorkiewicz Mateusz , Gorgon Marek 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
The article presents a hardware implementation of the foreground object detection algorithm PBAS (Pixel-Based Adaptive Segmenter) with a scene analysis module. A mechanism for static object detection is proposed, which is based on consecutive frame differencing. The method allows to distinguish stopped foreground objects (e.g. a car at the intersection, abandoned luggage) from false detections (so-called ghosts) using edge similarity. The improved algorithm was compared with the original version on popular test sequences from the changedetection.net dataset. The obtained results indicate that the proposed approach allows to improve the performance of the method for sequences with the stopped objects. The algorithm has been implemented and successfully verified on a hardware platform with Virtex 7 FPGA device. The PBAS segmentation, consecutive frame differencing, Sobel edge detection and advanced one-pass connected component analysis modules were designed. The system is capable of processing 50 frames with a resolution of 720 × 576 pixels per second
Analytical Models for Distribution of the Envelope and Phase of Linearly Modulated Signals in AWGN Channel
Authors: Moazzeni Taleb , Jiang Yingtao , Selvaraj Henry , Chen Tianding 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
In this paper, analytical expressions for the distribution of the envelope and phase of linearly modulated signals such as BPSK,M-PSK, andM-QAM in AWGN are presented.We perform numerical simulations for different orders of signal constellations. The results show that the proposed theoretical models are in excellent agreement with the estimated distributions from various numerical experiments.
CMOS Readout Circuit Integrated with Ionizing Radiation Detectors
Authors: Szymański Andrzej , Obrębski Dariusz , Marczewski Jacek , Tomaszewski Daniel , Grodner Mirosław , Pieczyński Janusz 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
This paper describes the work performed in ITE on integration in one CMOS chip the ionizing radiation detectors with dedicated readout electronics. At the beginning, some realizations of silicon detectors of ionizing radiation are presented together with most important issues related to these devices. Next, two developed test structures for readout electronics are discussed in detail together with main features of non-typical silicon process deployed.
Dermatoglyphics – a Possible Biomarker in the Neurodevelopmental Model for the Origin of Mental Disorders
Authors: Ahmed-Popova Ferihan M. , Mantarkov Mladen J. , Sivkov Stefan T. , Akabaliev Valentin H. 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Dermatoglyphic pattern formation and differentiation are complex processes which have been in the focus of research interest ever since dermatoglyphics became a science. The patterns’ early differentiation and genetic uniqueness as well as the relatively simple methods used to obtain and store fingerprints make it possible to study the relationship between certain dermatoglyphic characteristics and the underlying pathological processes in a number of diseases, including mental disorders. AIM: The present review reports published data from fundamental and clinical studies on dermatoglyphics primarily in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to lend additional support for the neurodevelopmental hypothesis in the etiology of these disorders. Following an analysis of the theories of dermatoglyphics formation and the complex association between ridge patterns and central nervous system in early embryogenesis, an attempt is made to present dermatoglyphics as possible biological markers of impaired neurodevelopment. CONCLUSIONS: The contradictory data in the literature on dermatoglyphics in mental disorders suggest the need for further studies on these biological markers in order to identify their place in the neurodevelopmental etiological model of these diseases