bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Blood plasma protein and lipid profile changes in calves during the first week of life
Authors: Herosimczyk A. , Lepczyński A. , Ożgo M. , Dratwa-Chałupnik A. , Michałek K. , Skrzypczak W.F. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThe present study was undertaken to determine blood plasma protein and lipid profile changes in healthy Polish Holstein-Fresian calves of Black-and-White variety. Blood was drawn immediately after birth, before first colostrum intake and at the 3rd, 6th, 12th, 24th, 36th, 48thand 72ndhour of life. Subsequent four blood samples were collected at 24 hour intervals until the 7th day of life. Plasma proteins within the isoelectric point ranging from 3.0 to 10.0 were separated using high resolution two-dimensional electrophoresis. Among the 74 protein spots detected and analyzed, 16 were significantly altered during the first week of life. Differentially expressed spots were excised from the gels and subjected to peptide mass fingerprinting using MALDI-TOF MS. In total, 12 spots were successfully identified, which correspond to three proteins, namely: apolipoprotein A-I, apolipoprotein A-IV and fibrinogen gamma-B chain. A gradual increase in plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol values was shown during the first seven days of calves life. The lowest concentration of these indicators were observed at birth and was followed by a rapid increase during the first week of postnatal life. These changes appear to be related to the transition in energy sources, from a maternal nutrient supply comprising mainly carbohydrates and amino acids to a diet which was rich in fat - colostrum and milk. This was reflected by the intense up-regulation of plasma proteins related with lipid transport and lipoprotein metabolism during the first week of life.
The expression of mitochondrial, cytoplasmic and extracellular superoxide dismutase in the colonic wall of pigs suffering from swine dysenteria
Authors: Chmielewska M. , Łosiewicz K. , Podlasz P. , Wąsowicz K. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The expression of 3 types of peroxide dismutase (SOD1, SOD2 and SOD3) was studied with Real-Time PCR in the colonic wall of domestic pig suffering from swine dysentery. The expression of enzymes was studied separately in the mucosa and the muscular membrane. It was found that in the mucosa the expression of SOD1 (cytoplasmic) did not change, while the levels of expression of mitochondrial SOD2 and extracellular SOD3 were raised in inflamed colon. More dramatic changes were seen in the muscular mebrane where expression of SOD1 rose twice, this of SOD2 rose ca. 5-fold and the expression of SOD3 rose dramatically, even 30-fold.The obtained data are contradictory to findings in other types of colonic inflammation, which were studied either in the whole colonic wall, or in mucosa alone. The results show a very strong reaction of antioxidant systems in the muscular membrane in the enteritis.
Application of shear wave elastography in the diagnosis of mammary gland neoplasm in dogs
Authors: Glińska-Suchocka K. , Jankowski M. , Kubiak K. , Spużak J. , Nicpon J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of elastography in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant tumours of the mammary gland in dogs. The study was performed to 12 female dogs of different breeds aged 5-12 years in which tumoral lesions of the mammary gland were found in the clinical examination. In all the animals elastographic examination of the lesions was carried out and then the fine-needle aspiration biopsy was performed to determine the nature and degree of malignancy of the lesions. The examinations proved that benign neoplasms of the mammary gland showed low stiffness (average 22.42 kPa, range 19 to 42.4 kPa), whereas malignant neoplasms were characterized by high stiffness (average 235.44 kPa, range 171 to 300 kPa). On the basis of the results obtained we conclude that the elastography of proliferative lesions of the mammary gland is a useful diagnostic method for distinguishing benign neoplastic lesions from malignant neoplasms.
The influence of antibiotic treatment of bitches in oestrus on their attractiveness to males during mating
Authors: Dzięcioł M. , Niżański W. , Stańczyk E. , Kozdrowski R. , Najder-Kozdrowska L. , Twardoń J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the antibiotic treatment, including the mode of drugs administration, on bitches’ attractiveness to the stud dogs during mating. Moreover, we tried to estimate the possibility of aversive effect of the drug vehicle on the male behavior. In experiment I, four bitches in oestrus without antibiotic treatment (group A), four bitches treated with intravaginal antibiotic (group B) and four bitches treated with intramuscular antibiotic (group C) were presented to four stud dogs. In experiment II, bitches in oestrus (n=5) were presented to the males (n=2) before and after the application to the females’ vulva the antibiotic carrier - Miglyol 840 (Sasol, Germany). In both experiments the presence of the typical sexual behavior of the males (sniffing, licking the vulva and anal region, mating attempts) was evaluated. In experiment III the reaction of the males to the samples containing oestrual discharge from the bitches untreated and treated with antibiotics was evaluated. In the last part of study the aversion reaction to the samples containing antibiotic and the antibiotic carrier was evaluated. The results of experiments showed that females treated with the antibiotics were less attractive to males than untreated females, regardless of the method of administration. We did not observe adverse effect of the antibiotic carrier but samples from the bitches treated with antibiotics were significantly less attractive to the males. We concluded that the reason for reduced attractiveness of the bitches in oestrus after antibiotic treatment was the changes in semiochemical signal emitted by treated females as a consequence of elimination of the vaginal bacterial flora, which seems to be involved in creation of the typical, recognizable by the stud dogs, oestrual signal but also by the possible covering effect of used drugs.
The influence of selected factors and sport results of endurance horses on their saliva cortisol concentration
Authors: Janczarek I. , Bereznowski A. , Strzelec K. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The aim of the study was to define the influence of the selected factors (gender, age, transportation time, riding distance and air temperature during the ride) on the cortisol secretion and finding a correlation between the hormone level and the horses’ sport results (veterinary parameters and the ride route parameters). The research was performed on 38 Arabian pure breed horses taking part in the endurance rides. The cortisol level was measured with enzyme-immunological method in saliva samples, taken four times from each horse. In order to verify the differences between the mean results the repeated measures design was applied. The significance of the differences between the mean values was determined by the Tukey test. To evaluate the interrelations between the analysed attributes Pearson’s correlation analysis was applied. The cortisol level at rest was not affected by any of the analysed factors. In case of other results, the most significant influence (P ≤ 0.05) was related to the gender, as well as the ride distance and air temperature during the ride. Higher cortisol level was noted in mares, horses running the longest distances and at the highest temperatures. A significant increase in the cortisol level was noted when the ride distance was longer. There were no clear correlation between the adrenal cortex activity and the veterinary parameters at different riding speed. High cortisol concentration can negatively affect the heart rate (HR) by increasing it, but it can simultaneously stimulate the body to fight dehydration.
Changes in blood acid-base balance parameters and coagulation profile during diarrhea in calves
Authors: Sobiech P. , Rękawek W. , Ali M. , Targoński R. , Żarczyńska K. , Snarska A. , Stopyra A. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate possible alterations in acid-base balance parameters and the coagulation profile in neonatal diarrheic calves. Twenty neonatal diarrheic and 20 clinically healthy neonatal calves aged between 1 week to 10 days were used. All blood samples were taken on the third day from the onset of diarrhea symptom. Venous blood samples were collected from each animal to determine platelet numbers, pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, BE, O2SAT, ctCO2 and electrolytes (K+, Na+ and Cl-). Plasma samples were collected from each animal for the measurement of prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), the concentrations of fibrinogen, D-dimer and the activity of antithrombin III (AT III). Blood pH (7.19), BE (-10.6 mmol/l), HCO3 - (25.15 mmol/l), pO2 (3.33 kPa), O2SAT (24.12 %) were significantly lower and serum concentration of K+ (6.55 mmol/l) was significantly higher in diarrheic calves. These changes indicate the state of uncompensated metabolic acidosis with accompanying hyperkalemia. TT (32.05s) and APTT (39.9s) values were more prolonged in calves with diarrhea than in the control group. D-dimer (587.25 μg/l) concentrations were significantly increased while a visible drop in AT III (103.75%) activity and platelets counts (598 x109/l) were observed in diarrheic group of calves. The results suggest that a consumptive type of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) developed in diarrheic calves.
Applicability of 2D gel electrophoresis and liquid chromatography in proteomic analysis of urine using mass spectrometry MALDI-TOF
Authors: Banach T. , Adaszek Ł. , Wyłupek D. , Winiarczyk M. , Winiarczyk S. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractProteomics including the studies of the structure, function and dependences between proteins is more and more extensively applied in human medicine and veterinary medicine. The analysis of protein profiles of tissues and body fluid from healthy and ill individuals allows to identify diagnostic, prognostic and predictive markers in various pathological states in people and animals. This paper presents preparation of urine samples for analysis in the mass spectrometer MALDI-TOF (Ultraflextreme, Bruker, Bremen, Germany) by means of two methods: liquid chromatography based on the system Nano-LC (PROTEINER FC II, Bruker Daltonics, Bremen Germany). and two-direction electrophoresis 2DE (GE Healthcare, United Kingdom). Both methods enable separation of the mixture under consideration into individual fractions of high purity indispensable for obtaining readable mass spectra. The purpose of this paper is to determine applicability of these methods in analysis of protein composition of urine samples.
Biomarkers in canine inflammatory bowel disease diagnostics
Authors: Wdowiak M. , Rychlik A. , Kołodziejska-Sawerska A. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractCanine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a heterogeneous group of chronic gastrointestinal disorders. The etiology, similar to human IBD, remains unknown. Canine IBD is diagnosed by exclusion, which is a long, time and money-consuming process due to the need of elimination of other diseases presenting with similar symptoms. Therefore, a search for a specific and sensitive marker is needed to overcome these difficulties.The article is divided into 3 sections presenting up-to-date information about laboratory markers, immunohistochemical markers and changes in the neurochemical coding of the enteric nervous system, concentrating on their usefulness and future applications. Data concerning laboratory and immunohistochemical markers is based mainly on canine IBD, while the neuroimmunohistochemistry section presents knowledge from human IBD due to the lack of such studies in veterinary medicine.
The Relationship between Fiscal Sustainability and Currency Crises in Some Selected Countries
Authors: Cruz-Rodríguez Alexis 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThe aim of this article is to assess whether a Fiscal Sustainability Indicator (FSI) can be used to predict the probability that a currency crisis occurs. The FSI developed by Croce and Juan-Ramón (2003) is employed. Two different definitions for currency crises are used to evaluate whether they induce different results in the analysis. In general, the results suggest that the lagged FSI has an explanatory power over currency crises in some countries.
REVIEW OF SPECIAL STANDARDS IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AUDITS IN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION
Authors: Šurinová Yulia 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Quality management systems (QMS) in automotive industry generally have several differences in comparison with other industrial branches. Different customers have their own specific requirements, including requirements for quality audits. Audits are one of the coretools of quality management to make the PDCA (Plan - Do - Check - Act) cycle work. As a matter of fact, compliance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 requirements is a condition for supplying the automotive industry. However, there are some standards which co-exist together with the ISO 9001 based management systems and technical specification for QMS in automotive ISO/TS16949. Which are those specific standards in automotive industry and what standard to use and why - those are the questions to be answered in this paper. The aim of the paper is to review what standards are used for audits implementation in automotive industry in the Slovak Republic, and why the organizations keep following those “extra” standards even if certification for ISO/TS 16949 is required by all the car makers. The paper is structured as follows: after short introduction to the topic and related terms, presented is our methodology. . In the third section, the achieved results are discussed. And finally, the principal findings of the paper, limitations and conclusions are presented.
EXTRACTING PROCESS AND MAPPING MANAGEMENT FOR HETEROGENNOUS SYSTEMS
Authors: Hagara Igor , Tanuška Pavol , Duchovičová Soňa 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
A lot of papers describe three common methods of data selection from primary systems. This paper defines how to select the correct method or combinations of methods for minimizing the impact of production system and common operation. Before using any method, it is necessary to know the primary system and its databases structures for the optimal use of the actual data structure setup and the best design for ETL process. Databases structures are usually categorized into groups, which characterize their quality. The classification helps to find the ideal method for each group and thus design a solution of ETL process with the minimal impact on the data warehouse and production system.
Melangyna soszynskii sp. n. (Diptera: Syrphidae) from the Sayan Mountains
Authors: Mielczarek Lukasz Emil 
Published: January 2014

ABSTRACT
A new species Melangyna soszynskii is described and illustrated from males. The characters separating it from similar species are given. The species is reported only from the eastern Sayan Mountains in southern Siberia (Russia).
Monitoring gnss test base stability
Authors: Subiková Marie , Dandoš Rostislav 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The article deals with monitoring the stability of the geodetic base Skalka. The introduction of the article briefly describes the history and purpose of the geodetic base Skalka, gradually resulting in the current characteristics of the base. The main part of the article deals with monitoring the stability of points of the inner and partly outer part of the base. The result is the evaluation of performed geodetic works with the assessment of the testing base stability. Identified vertical and horizontal shifts show that the base can be considered stable in terms of both geological and geodetic points of view.
Numerical solution of hard rock disintegration process – part 2
Authors: Frydrýšek Karel 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
This paper focuses on a numerical analysis of a hard rock (ore) disintegration process. A bit moves into the ore and subsequently disintegrates it. The disintegration (i.e. fracture of ore) is solved via a deterministic approach (FEM) and a probabilistic approach (FEM in combination with the SBRA - Simulation-Based Reliability Assessment method, i.e. Monte Carlo simulations, stochastic inputs). The ore is disintegrated by deactivating the finite elements satisfying fracture conditions. The results are compared with experiments. The application of the SBRA method is a new and innovative trend in this area. Finally, the probabilistic reliability assessment is mentioned.
Phenotypic characterization of pseudomonas bacteria isolated from polluted sites of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Authors: Vojtková Hana , Janulková Romana , Švanová Pavla 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The environment of industrial cities is usually exposed to extreme impacts of anthropogenic contamination originating from fossil fuel combustion, road traffic, industry, ore mining and dressing. The degradation potential of contaminated soils greatly depends on the diversity and function of the microbial ecosystem in the given locality; in individual communities, it is possible to diagnose identical as well as different characteristics of specific bacterial strains. From the real soil samples within the City of Ostrava, namely localities strained by industrial activities, new strains were isolated and compared on the grounds of biochemical identification results using a modern system of BIOLOG MicroStation. Basic characteristics of the new isolated strains are stated, which document their phenotypic diversity not only on the level of the Pseudomonas genus but also on the level of the individual species. The differences in the physiological parameters of isolated strains are attributed to the capacities of the soil microorganisms to adapt to the polluted environment conditions. The paper offers an overview of the significance of phenotypic characterization for identification of microorganisms and their correct taxonomic classification.
Possibilities of energy recovery from municipal waste
Authors: Lapčík Vladimír , Lapčíková Marta 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The article summarizes possibilities of energy recovery from municipal waste. It describes the history of incineration and energy recovery from municipal waste in Czechoslovakia and then in the Czech Republic. The attention is paid to the three currently operated plants for energy recovery from municipal waste in the Czech Republic (ZEVO Malešice, SAKO Brno and TERMIZO Liberec). The following are the characteristics of the planned plants for energy recovery from municipal waste in the Czech Republic. All these plants operate essentially based on grate boilers with flue gas treatment at the highest technical level. The article also lists other technologies which can be used for energy recovery from municipal waste - these are gasification and pyrolysis units and plasma technology. The conclusion of this contribution is devoted to the current and future situation in the area of energy recovery from municipal waste in the Czech Republic with regard to the applicable legal standards
Another Use of the Concept of the Simulacrum: Deleuze, Lucretius and the Practical Critique of Demystification
Authors: Johnson Ryan J. 
Published: January 2014

While many of the most important figures in the history of philosophy have employed the concept of the simulacrum in one way or another, a detailed study of this usage has yet to be written. In this essay, I will attempt to tell the story of a sequence in that history of that usage, by focusing on one of Deleuze's case studies of the concept of the simulacrum. To do so, I will focus primarily on one the appendices to The Logic of Sense: ‘Lucretius and the Simulacrum’. In order to understand what I will call the Deleuze–Lucretius encounter, I will proceed as follows. After a few initial guiding remarks regarding the general project of the ‘inversion of Platonism’, we will outline some of the most fundamental features of atomistic physics. This will allow us to discuss Lucretius’ thoughts on the clinamen, the swerve. This, in turn, leads directly to the concept of the simulacrum. With such a picture of Lucretian physics in hand, I will pivot to a discussion of Lucretius’ ethics. The ethics consists of a critique of superstition in terms of a general project of demystification. Although this sequence will concentrate mostly on what became one of the appendices to The Logic of Sense, I will end by looking at the more general usage of Lucretian atomism, especially as it functions in Difference and Repetition and The Logic of Sense.
Le spectre de Samuel et la sorcière d'En Dor. Avatars historiques d'un récit biblique : I Rois 28
Authors: Schmitt Jean-Claude 
Published: January 2014

C'est à partir de sa lecture de la Bible que la culture savante du Moyen Age a posé le problème des revenants et cherché à représenter ceux-ci dans l'iconographie. L'épisode biblique le plus fameux en ce domaine est celui de l'évocation du spectre de Samuel par la sorcière d'En Dor à la demande du roi Saul. L'article étudie les commentaires divergents de ce récit de nécromancie, de l'époque patristique au XVIIIe siècle, et montre comment l'iconographie chrétienne, à partir du XIIe siècle, a participé avec ses moyens propres à l'évolution de l'exégèse.
Pendant très longtemps l'iconographie n'a pas rendu le caractère fantastique des apparitions, souligné au contraire par les textes. En revanche, la chasse aux sorcières de l'époque moderne a précipité une transformation décisive de l'image de l'évocation de Samuel : l'épisode devint le modèle du sabbat des sorcières et la sorcière d'En Dor. qui occupe désormais le centre de l'image, passa pour le prototype des sorcières modernes.
La vallée de Saint-Rivoal : un paysage au gré des hommes
Authors: Gestin Françoise 
Published: January 2014

En Bretagne, au cœur des monts d'Arrée, les éléments du paysage de bocage ont été conservés intacts. Tour à tour défricheurs puis agriculteurs, ceux qui ont occupé l'espace ont conduit jusqu'à nous un paysage qui témoigne des contraintes, tant matérielles que sociales, qui y ont été vécues et assumées. Les actes de partage, les aveux, les plans cadastraux nous permettent de le lire en stratigraphie, d'en analyser la constitution, de situer en certains points la fixation progressive du parcellaire, parfois seulement après
le XVIIe siècle. La mise en place autour de l'écomusée des monts d'Arrée (Parc naturel régional d'Armorique) d'un centre d'interprétation du paysage devrait permettre de mener des expériences de conservation dynamique du patrimoine.