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A Commitment to Excellence
Authors: Budin Wendy C. 
Published: January 2012

In this column, the editor of The Journal of Perinatal Education describes two international credentialing programs, the Magnet Recognition Program and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Both require an ongoing commitment to excellence. The editor also describes the contents of this issue, which offer a broad range of resources, research, and inspiration for childbirth educators in their efforts to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth.Wendy C. BudinEditor
Relationship between Quality and Performance: Tourism Companies in the Czech Republic
Authors: Sedláček Milan , Suchánek Petr , Špalek Jiří , Štamfestová Petra 
Published: January 2012

Relationship between Quality and Performance: Tourism Companies in the Czech Republic
This article analyzes perception of quality as a factor of performance of companies operating in the tourism industry. The introduction defines business performance and quality with a focus on tourism companies. A synthesis of findings from empirical studies conducted abroad follows, and is focused on the determinants of performance of a company (success), including the quality management which emerged as one of the important factors, and so these findings justify the importance of quality management in business practice. The aim of this article is to find the perception of quality and emphasis on the quality management of tourism companies in the Czech Republic. To identify the specific characteristics of quality perception and management in this sector, comparative analysis of questionnaire results, and results of a financial analysis of companies from various sectors of the Czech economy, with emphasis on tourism, has been used. It has been proved that enterprises in the sectors surveyed perceive quality as the key factor in business performance; it was also empirically shown that companies with higher levels of service quality reach better values of financial indicators. Also it was found that although tourism companies perceive the service quality of as one of the key success factors, the level of its actual implementing is low. This is related to the fact that relatively good financial results can be achieved in this industry without adjustment of the maximum customer service. This fact is also confirmed by the findings that show that in comparison to companies in other sectors, tourism companies still perceive relationship between quality production and business performance as substandard.
Transformation in Poland
Authors: Žídek Libor 
Published: January 2012

Transformation in Poland
The paper analyses transformation process in Poland between 1989 and 2004. The goal of the paper is to clarify the most important steps in the economic policy that were carried out in this period. The structure of the paper follows this general goal. We first of all analyse economic development of the country before the fall of the communist regime because this determined the whole following process. Then we shortly mention political development that had a significant impact on the transformation process, and its results. In the next part we concentrate on the main steps in the economic transformation, and consequently devote place to specific aspects - for example privatisation. The final part analyses the main economic indicators of this period. We conclude that the transformation process achieved its main economic goal and the economy's ability to grow increased.
Sustainability Analysis of Innovative Transport System
Authors: Meiere Ieva , Bazbauers Gatis 
Published: January 2012

Sustainability Analysis of Innovative Transport System
The focus of the research is to develop a new approach to transport solution based on the use of a conveyortype system and to compare the environmental impact of the new system with the existing ones. The new transport system consists of a conveyor driven by an electric motor, with a wind power plant supplying electricity, hydrogen storage and a fuel cell for matching the wind power production with the motor load. The research tasks included the evaluation of the consumption of fossil fuels and the associated environmental impact of existing transport system and a comparison with energy consumption and associated environmental impact of the new system. The energy balance of the conveyor transport system was modelled on an hourly basis by using the EnergyPLAN computer program [1] which allows to analyze a combination of intermittent renewable energy technologies, storage and transport systems. The results show that the existing transport system has greater impact on the environment than the proposed one.
Characterization of Environmental Impact of Building Materials for the Purpose of Ecodesign
Authors: Skele Agnese , Repele Mara , Bazbauers Gatis 
Published: January 2012

Characterization of Environmental Impact of Building Materials for the Purpose of Ecodesign
-The building material manufacturing sector is one of the sectors with the highest consumption of fossil fuel resources. The "cradle-to-gate" study of the ceramic bricks made in the Āne plant of JSC Lode, Latvia, is performed according to ISO standards 14044:2006. Life cycle inventory data have been collected at the factory site. Three different perspectives of the "Eco-Indicator'99" method are used to conduct an environmental characterization of the building materials to obtain the total impact indicator.
Assessment of Exergy for Renewable Energy Disposable in the Site of Building
Authors: Zekas Vygantas , Martinaitis Vytautas 
Published: January 2012

Assessment of Exergy for Renewable Energy Disposable in the Site of Building
Future energy challenges to construct near zero energy buildings and to have a centralized network together with integrated distributed generation from local disposable renewable energy (LdRe) raises new goals of a complex approach to energy supply. In the context of the current scientific sector, a single comprehensive approach to the general LdRe is missing. Following the typical way, all buildings are planned or designed in light of the energy needs of the intended activities in the buildings and only after the determination of these activities are the points and forms of energy supply planned. This article presents another approach in the planning process - a building and its energy needs planning taking into account the LdRe. It also provides the universal system describing the quantity and quality of LdRe. This research includes LdRe flows' assessment, with the building, as LdRe energy user flows linking to the user only as a potential user of this energy. The exergy analysis method is used to determine the LdRe indicator. Actually determined main renewable energy (RE) flow' (solar, wind, soil and air) values are used for the calculations. Standard 1 ha land plot area and set volumes above the land surface and beneath it are analyzed. After determination of disposable RE flows exergy quantity of the exergy change in the period of half year, one typical month and day is depicted.
A comparison of immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization for the detection of porcine circovirus type 2 in pigs
Authors: Szczotka A. , Stadejek T. , Pejsak Z. 
Published: January 2012

A comparison of immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization for the detection of porcine circovirus type 2 in pigs
The aim of this study was to develop and to optimize an immunohistochemistry (IHC) method for PCV2 identification and to compare it with an in situ hybridization (ISH) technique. The results demonstrated that both ISH and IHC successfully detected PCV2 viral antigens or nucleic acid in the examined tissues. Most of the slides identified previously in ISH as PCV2-positive were also positive in IHC. In the case of nearly half of the slides the results of IHC examination revealed an increase in the intensity of staining. IHC presented higher sensitivity and specificity than ISH. No negative impact of the time of paraffin block storage on ISH detection results was observed. In addition, IHC results were easier to interpret due to better image quality after staining. Overall results confirmed IHC was a reliable and useful technique for PMWS diagnosis.
The survey of wild birds for West Nile virus in Poland
Authors: Niczyporuk J. , Samorek-Salamonowicz E. , Kozdruń W. , Mizak Z. 
Published: January 2012

The survey of wild birds for West Nile virus in PolandTwo thousand one hundred and forty birds belonging to 39 different species from different locations in Poland were examined. The study has taken place from the early spring till late autumn 2007-2010 when the activity of the mosquitoes was the highest. The brain samples were taken from the birds and whole cellular RNA was isolated, then the RT-PCR and NRT-PCR were performed to detect the presence of West Nile virus (WNV). The obtained results were confirmed by the commercial WNV Kit. No genetic material of WNV was found in the examined samples.
Root surface temperature rise of mandibular first molar during root canal filling with high-temperature thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha in the dog
Authors: Lipski M. , Woźniak K. , Lichota D. , Nowicka A. 
Published: January 2012

Root surface temperature rise of mandibular first molar during root canal filling with high-temperature thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha in the dogThis in vitro study evaluated the temperature rise on the outer root surface of the mandibular first molar following root canal filling using the high-temperature, thermoplasticized, Gutta-Percha technique (HTTG) (BeeFill) in the dog. Twelve extracted dog mandibular first molars were used. After root canal preparation, the teeth were filled with thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha and root canal sealer. Temperature changes on the vestibular surfaces of the mesial and distal roots of mandibular first molars were measured using a thermal imaging camera. The results of this in vitro study showed that using HTTG to fill mandibular first molars in dogs produces a safe temperature rise on the root surface and, therefore, should not damage the periodontal ligament and/or surrounding tissues.
The influence of α-tocopherol supplementation on plasma concentration of this vitamin and insulin in sedentary or physically trained rats
Authors: Debski B. , Gralak M. , Gronowska-Senger A. , Gornicka M. 
Published: January 2012

The influence of α-tocopherol supplementation on plasma concentration of this vitamin and insulin in sedentary or physically trained rats
Male young growing rats of Wistar strain (n=54) were fed a vitamin E deficient diet for 3 days of adaptation period and then 10 days of experimental period. After adaptation half of the rats ran, once per a day, on a treadmill with a rate of 2.0 m/s for 15 minutes for the following 10 days. Animals were given orally 0, 0.5, 1.0 or 4.0 mg/d/rat of α-tocopherol. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of physical training on tocopherol and insulin concentrations in the blood plasma of rats treated with different doses of vitamin E. The concentrations of α-tocopherol (HPLC-UV method used) and insulin (rat insulin specific RIA method used) were estimated in the blood plasma. Lower concentration of vitamin E in physically trained animals was observed, which may suggest increased needs of organisms for antioxidants, as a result of increased free radical production. In trained rats a lower concentration of plasma insulin was also observed. This effect is probably related to improvement in insulin action observed in organisms under physical exercise. The most significant impact on plasma α-tocopherol was due to its supplementation level. The treatment of rats with different doses of α-tocopherol was found to be not related to insulin concentration in plasma. A significant increase in feed conversion factor was noted in vitamin E treated animals. The obtained results suggest that the increased requirement of trained rats for antioxidants might be covered by α-tocopherol supple-mentation.
The influence of selected techniques of bovine leukocyte isolation on their viability and metabolism
Authors: Urban-Chmiel R. , Lisiecka U. , Chłopaś A. , Kurek Ł. , Wernicki A. 
Published: January 2012

The influence of selected techniques of bovine leukocyte isolation on their viability and metabolism
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of selected isolation methods on the viability and metabolism of bovine leukocytes. The cells were isolated using a Ficoll 1077, Histopaque 1083 gradient and osmotic shock method, and Ficoll or Histopaque with osmotic shock. Evaluation were made of the total number of cells, viability after isolation and in 24h culture on RPMI 1640 medium and metabolism with NBT reduction assay. Microscopic and cytometric evaluation of the leukocytes revealed that the isolation methods applied had an influence on their number and viability. Based on the results it can be concluded that isolation methods of cells in a Histopaque or Ficoll yield highly pure cell fractions with high viability.
Retroviruses of wild and cultured fish
Authors: Lepa A. , Siwicki A. 
Published: January 2012

Retroviruses of wild and cultured fishRetroviruses comprise a large group of enveloped RNA viruses which have been found in a wide range of vertebrate species including fish. To date a number of fish retrovirus genomes have been partially or completely sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis and genome organization indicate a high diversity of fish retroviruses as well as some unique structural features that have not been found in any other retroviruses. Piscine retroviruses comprise both exogenous and endogenous viruses; most of them are associated with proliferative diseases. Because several of these proliferative diseases have a seasonal trend, they provide an excellent model for studying tumor development and regression. The aim of this work was to review the best-described fish retroviruses.
First record of Homalocephala biumbrata (Wahlberg, 1839) from Bohemia (Czech Republic), with notes on adult behaviour (Diptera: Ulidiidae)
Authors: Roháček Jindřich , Bílek Petr 
Published: January 2012

First record of Homalocephala biumbrata (Wahlberg, 1839) from Bohemia (Czech Republic), with notes on adult behaviour (Diptera: Ulidiidae)
Homalocephala biumbrata (Wahlberg, 1839) (Ulidiidae) is a new addition to the fauna of Bohemia, based on records from the locality Na Plachtˇ reserve nr. Hradec Králové (E. Bohemia, Czech Republic). New biological and distributional data about this species are provided together with description of adult courtship behaviour (documented by photography). The importance of this record is discussed.
Lectotypification of Stipa czerepanovii (Poaceae)
Authors: Nobis Marcin , Gudkova Polina 
Published: January 2012

Lectotypification of Stipa czerepanovii (Poaceae)
The paper presents lectotypification of Stipa czerepanovii Kotuch. described from the Zaisan basin (eastern Kazakstan). The material designated as the type of Stipa czerepanovii is deposited in the herbarium of the Komarov Institute of Botany, Russian Academy of Sciences (St.-Petersburg) and composed of three sheets. However, specimens on one of the sheets, represent other species of Stipa, and according the Viena code the lectotype should be designated.
Analysis of synanthropic vegetation in the territory of the city of Ostrava
Authors: Opálková Marie , Cimalová ˇárka 
Published: January 2012

Analysis of synanthropic vegetation in the territory of the city of Ostrava
This paper is a result of the field research of synanthropic vegetation in the territory of the city of Ostrava in the summer of 2010 (June - August) and in the spring of 2011 (April). A total of 213 reléves were carried out in three types of habitats (borders of fields, ruderal areas and railway tracks). The reléves were transferred to the ‘Turboveg’ database computer programme and analyzed using the Expert system of vegetation of the Czech Republic (the ‘Coctail’ method) in the ‘Juice’ computer programme. This paper contains the evaluation of the occurrence of plant species in particular habitats and of the types of their synanthropy with special regard to endangered and invasive species. A total of 201 species of vascular plants were found, among them 134 apophytes. A total of 4 endangered species and 8 invasive species were found. A total of 5 classes, 15 alliances and 25 associations were found using the analysis of vegetation in the ‘Juice’ computer programme. Only 5 associations occurred in all studied types of habitats. The most common association was Convolvulo arvensis-Elytrigietum repentis.
Interesting records of fungus gnats (Diptera: Mycetophilidae) from the Krkonoˇe Mts (Czech Republic)
Authors: ˇevčík Jan 
Published: January 2012

Interesting records of fungus gnats (Diptera: Mycetophilidae) from the Krkonoˇe Mts (Czech Republic)
Twelve species of Mycetophilidae are recorded from the Krkonoˇe Mts as new to Bohemia or the entire Czech Republic. The material was obtained in the years 2006-2009 mainly by means of Malaise traps. Three species are new to the Czech Republic: Mycomya collini Edwards, 1941, Leia martinovskyi ˇevčík & Papp, 2003 and Pseudexechia tuomikoskii Kjærandsen, 2009.
Gomphus pulchellus Sélys, 1840 does not belong to the dragonfly (Odonata) fauna of the Czech Republic
Authors: Jeziorski Petr , Holuˇa Otakar 
Published: January 2012

Gomphus pulchellus Sélys, 1840 does not belong to the dragonfly (Odonata) fauna of the Czech Republic
Gomphus pulchellus is an unacceptable record from the Czech Republic in the past. This deciscion is based on the revision of the material deposited in all major Czech and Slovak museums, on the revision of several other dragonfly collections, as well as on an extensive faunistic research carried out by the authors during the last twenty years. In addition, the published data were critically evaluated. In summary, no documented specimen in museums or private collections was found, and there are no recent records from the Czech Republic. Hence deletion of G. pulchellus from the species list of the Czech Republic is suggested. Reasons for the absence in the Czech Republic are discussed.
Records of interesting flies (Diptera) attracted to meat baited pyramidal trap on sapping stump of European walnut (Juglans regia) in Central Bohemia (Czech Republic)
Authors: Barták Miroslav , Roháček Jindˇch 
Published: January 2012

Records of interesting flies (Diptera) attracted to meat baited pyramidal trap on sapping stump of European walnut (Juglans regia) in Central Bohemia (Czech Republic)
A pyramidal trap with combined bait is described and illustrated. The trap inserted above sapping stump of European walnut (Juglans regia) in a site in Central Bohemia near Uhlířské Janovice in 2010 yielded a rich spectrum of flies (Diptera). Records of 24 species most interesting from the faunistic, biological and nature conservancy point of view are given with comments upon their distribution and biology but a number of other captured species are also mentioned. Besides species developing in or attracted as adults to sap runs [e.g. Syrphidae: Ceriana conopsoides (Linnaeus, 1758), Aulacigastridae: three Aulacigaster spp., various Drosophilidae], other important components were formed by saproxylic [Xylomyidae: Solva marginata (Meigen, 1820), some Stratiomyidae, many Lonchaeidae, Milichiidae: Milichia ludens (Wahlberg, 1847), some Muscidae], mycophagous (some Asteiidae, Sphaeroceridae, Drosophilidae), necrophagous (some Sepsidae, Acartophtalmidae, Milichiidae, Sphaeroceridae) and saprophagous (some Sepsidae, Carnidae, Milichiidae, Sphaeroceridae) species, both latter attracted to meat-bait used in the trap. Aulacigaster falcata Papp, 1998 is the first record from Bohemia.
A dark colour form of Cordulegaster heros (Odonata: Cordulegastridae)
Authors: Holuˇa Otakar 
Published: January 2012

A dark colour form of Cordulegaster heros (Odonata: Cordulegastridae)
In July 2010 a dark colour form of the male of Cordulegaster heros was recorded at the Kamenný potok stream in the village of Modra-Piesok in the southern part of the Malé Karpaty Mts. in Slovakia. Differences between the typical colouring and the dark colour form are described.
New data to the vascular flora of the central Pamir Alai Mountains (Tajikistan, Central Asia). Part II
Authors: Nobis Marcin , Nowak Arkadiusz 
Published: January 2012

New data to the vascular flora of the central Pamir Alai Mountains (Tajikistan, Central Asia). Part II
The paper presents the distributional data of three species: Amaranthus deflexus L., Euphorbia maculata L., Rubus praecox Bertol. s. l., new to the flora of the central Pamir Alai Mts in Tajikistan. A list of localities of the species in the Tajik Pamir Alai Mts and habitat preferences are presented. Their distribution is mapped and illustrations of the species are provided.
New records of Polyporivora picta (Meigen, 1830) from the Czech Republic and Greece with notes on its larval biology and distribution in Europe (Diptera: Platypezidae)
Authors: Tkoč Michal 
Published: January 2012

New records of Polyporivora picta (Meigen, 1830) from the Czech Republic and Greece with notes on its larval biology and distribution in Europe (Diptera: Platypezidae)
Two new records of flat-footed fly Polyporivora picta (Meigen, 1830) (Diptera: Platypezidae) in the Czech Republic and Greece are documented. The distribution of this species in Europe is reviewed based on published records as well as new records presented here. The distributional map of Europe is presented. Larval biology of Polyporivora picta (Meigen, 1830) and rearing made from host fungus Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd. is commented and debated. The phenomenon of recent rediscovery of this species in Central and South Europe is discussed.
Recent findings of mosses from Orthotrichaceae family (Bryophyta) in the Czech part of the Western Carpathians. Part 1. The Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mts and its foothills
Authors: Pláˇek Vítˇzslav 
Published: January 2012

Recent findings of mosses from Orthotrichaceae family (Bryophyta) in the Czech part of the Western Carpathians. Part 1. The Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mts and its foothills
Recent distribution of mosses within Orthotrichaceae family in Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mts and its foothill is done. Particularly interesting findings are briefly commented. Among others, findings of the threatened species, e.g. Orthotrichum patens, Zygodon rupestris, are presented.