Arad County Research Articles

Researches Concerning the Spreading of Tuta Absoluta Species into Greenhouses from West of Romania

Tuta absoluta - the tomato leafminer originated from South America was signaled for the first time in the South of Spain in 2006. In Romania Tuta absoluta was detected for the first time in the Western part of the country, into a grange from Satu Mare county in 2009. A year later, in the spring of 2010 its attack was signaled into greenhouses from Curtici, situated in Arad county. We studied the phytosanitary spreading area of Tuta absoluta, into solariums and greenhouses. Observations were made in the greenhouse from west of Romania. The tomatoes crops from greenhouse were verified to establish the frequency of pest attack. There were found insignificant pest attacks of Tuta absoluta in the first months, but in the last weeks we found major attack of this pest in tomato crops. Tuta absoluta is a specie whose area of distributions is expanding. Specialists in the field of plant protection should give special attention to monitoring this invasive pest.

Researches Regarding the Chimical Control of Tuta absoluta Species

Tuta absoluta species originates from South America. It was signaled for the first time in Europe in 2006 in eastern Spain. In Romania it was detected for the first time in the western part of the country into a grange from Satu Mare county in 2009. After a year the attack of Tuta absoluta was signaled into a greenhouse from Curtici city, Arad county. Studying Tuta absoluta reaction at different chemicals and trying to discover which one is the most suitable and efficient to reduce or eliminate the population of the pest. Observations were conducted in greenhouses in Arad. They used different chemicals to reduce or eliminate the pest Tuta absoluta population. Chemicals had a positive effect to eliminate the pest population of Tuta absoluta. If it is discovered in an early stage of the attack, it can be controlled or eliminate by chemicals treatments.

Breeding and development specific indices in youth cattle males of Romanian spotted breed for meat production.

In present days, because of existent technical-material possibilities the agriculture passes a difficult period in which the administration mainstay is almost absent. The competition on Romanian market of foreign agricultural products, the actual legislation and insignificant subvention of agriculture determined, overmuch, the abandonment of land farming and animal breeding. If dose yet exist cattle farms is because of tradition proof as concerns their breeding, especially in western and central Transylvania. The aim of this study was to compare two farms’ maintenance and feed conditions with implication on youth cattle breeding and development for meat production. The study was done during 12 months (2012-2013) on initial number of 102 heads (final number of 97 heads) of youth male of Romanian spotted (Fleckvieh type) breed, on some age categories: at parturition time, 6 months and 12 months. On these age categories were followed and established in dynamics the body weight, were effected 10 body measurements (waist, trunk sidelong length, thorax length, croup length, thorax depth, thorax width, croup width at hips, croup width at ischium, thorax and tibia perimeter), 5 body indices and 3 breeding ones. The primary data were statistically processed and interpreted. The study was done in two private farms from Arad County (F1) and Bihor County (F2), where the animals had distinct maintenance and feed conditions (F1 in shelters, F2 on pasture), finally being delivered for meat production on Romanian markets. The effected body measurements show also significant differences between farms and given to breed standard. Finally, the meat production was better capitalized in F1 and almost all was exported in Italy. Even the maintenance conditions in shelters offer a better surveillance of animals, the cattle breeding on pasture is more benefic for body development of youth from meat breeds and the meat quality is more appreciated for foreign markets. Â

The Analysis of Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in Romania

AbstractBackground and Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a worldwide health problem and a major epidemic during the past decades. The exact number of people with diabetes in Romania is unknown. The aim of this paper was to determine the number of subjects registered with diabetes in Romania. Material and Method: The Romanian Society of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases (RSDNMD) asked the representatives in charge with DM in each county about the total number of subjects registered with DM, the number of subjects with newly diagnosed DM in 2011 and their treatment (insulin or oral drugs). Results: There are 803,489 persons registered with DM, with a national prevalence of 4.21%. The lowest prevalence was observed in Ilfov (0.9%) and the highest prevalence (7.83%) in Bucharest. A total of 125,574 diabetics (15.62%) are treated only with insulin while 81,910 (10.19%) with combined insulin and oral medication. In 2011 have been registered 68.294 new cases of diabetes, with an incidence of 358.63/100,000 persons. The lowest incidence was 91.15 in Giurgiu county and the highest incidence was 718.94 in Arad county. Conclusions: There are large and unexplained differences between counties for both diabetes prevalence and incidence. Consequently, RSDNMD decided to start a national epidemiological study (PREDATORR) that will be carried out in 2013.

Faunal Remains from the Ottoman Period (16th Century AD) at Pancota-Turkish Fortress (Arad County)

is paper deals with the archaeozoological material from the point “Turkish Fortress” near Pâncota locality, Arad County. e faunal sample is not very rich in taxa compared to its size (about 3,500 fragments). Seeing the type of the site, monastery or what the Turks rearranged, the situation seems normal. Overall, fourteen speciesidentified, of which three from poultry (goose, hen, duck), six are domestic mammals (cattle, sheep, goat, pig, horse, cat) and five are wild mammals (red deer, wild boar, roe deer, hare and a rodent, perhaps rat). Both presence and amount of swine among household waste from the Ottoman period is surprising since its consumption had been banned by Muslim communities.. As a matter of course, the faunal information corroborated by the archaeological information should clarify this issue in the future. For the moment the sample from Pâncota put forward some new information on species exploited in the Ottoman period, waist and body conformation, without the pretence to exhaust the subject.

Epidemiological Aspects of Gastric Cancer in Arad County

Epidemiological Aspects of Gastric Cancer in Arad County

The Influence of Mineral and Organic Fertilisation on Production Capacity in a

This paper is an analysis of the influence of organic fertilizers, mineral and organo-mineral on the production of green mass obtained on a permanent pastures low hills , used as hay. Paper studies the evolution of green mass production under the influence of fertilization. Work data are collected for two years, 2011 and 2012 respectively at the first stitch. This paper intends to be a first step towards determining the optimal dose of fertilizers, which provides a larger production capacity correlated with economic profitability. Most green mass production was obtained from chemically fertilized variant N150 + P50 + K50 (V9). Thus, in 2011 we obtained 16.8 t / ha and in 2012 it achieved a production of 23.2 t / ha. Fertilization practices have ancestral Origins: Homer (850 BC) mentioned That Ulysses, while Reaching Troy, was Recognised by HIS dog who was playing on a pile of animal manure Taken out of the stable by the slaves and spread on the field to get better crops (Fard et Colomb, 2001). Experimental field is located in the village FIBIS which in turn lies in northern Timis County, 30 km northeast of the city of Timisoara, Timisoara county road DJ691 - Lipova. It is bordered to the northeast by Masloc, east of Remetea Minor Bencecu south, with Pischia southeast, west and northwest Seceani with Firiteaz and tax (Arad county).

THE ROLE OF PEDOLOGICAL INFORMATION IN AGRICULTURAL LAND SUITABILITY ASSESSING

Soil characteristics can exert an influence on the development of root systems, mineral nutrition, providing the required heat treatment and conduct aerohidric main physiological processes, and plants (phytocoenosis, in turn, act both directly and indirectly on the state of soil fertility). In the soil conditions can be defined certain characteristics that may be conducive to land productivity and other properties derived from the first. Attributes such as size and composition of soil, humus content are crucial features, while cationic exchange capacity is determined by the first two and by the mineralogical nature of clay. Similarly, available water capacity can be considered as determined by soil texture and structure. Our research concerns an area of 141,249 ha. (72721ha. in Timis county and 68,528 ha in Arad county), belonging to areas located in Vinga Plain and its connection to the low plains or Lipova hills. The research of ecopedological conditions, data ordering and processing was done according to the Methodology of pedological studies elaboration; (vol I, II, III), developed by ICPA Bucharest in 1987 and the Romanian System of Soil Taxonomy (SRTS-2003). In assessing of land pretability for culture systems are considered soil factors who determine the degree of suitability, soil texture and soil moisture excess. Pretability estimation can be based on the information contained in existing soil studies in the area but also in the field research conducted on soils representative of a particular physical and geographical space.

Rehabilitation of the Barzava Uranium Mine Tailings

AbstractResults are presented and discussed concerning the radiometric survey of the Barzava uranium mine tailings (Arad District, Romania), a 20,000 m3 sterile dump, before and after rehabilitation. Before rehabilitation, gamma dose rates in the air over the tailings varied between 200 and 2,400 nSv·h−1, at 3 cm and between 190 and 1,580 nSv·h−1 at 1 m above the soil, dropping to 114 nSv·h−1 at boundaries, close to 110 nSv·h−1 multiannual background for Arad County. The rehabilitation consisted of terracing, followed by covering with 1.5 m of pebbles, sand, clay, and fresh, uncontaminated soil. After rehabilitation, the gamma dose rate was reduced to background all over the tailings, excepting some points where the cautionary threshold of 250 nSv·h−1 was surpassed. Outside tailings, in sediments and in the waters of the Barzava stream, no signs of radioactive contamination were observed. Moreover, all estimations of dose rates from the experimental gamma spectra were in good agreement with the expe...

Cystic Echinococcosis in Arad County, Romania

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a major parasitosis in Romania, a country where in the past at least one person from 45.5% of its localities underwent surgery for this disease. This survey aimed to provide new epidemiological and clinical data regarding human cases of CE in a western Romanian county. We have retrospectively investigated the medical records of the patients with CE hospitalized during the period of 2004-2010 in the surgical sections of Arad County. A total of 79 patients aged 5-88 years (mean age: 35.9±20.1 years) were diagnosed with CE during the study period. The average yearly incidence was 2.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and the majority of the patients (29.1%) were aged 0-19 years. Most of the adult cases (≥18 years) were people with limited formal education (laborers) (45.6%). The analysis for trend showed an overall decrease in the affected persons over the study period (R(2)=0.66, p=0.026). Hepatic localizations of the hydatid cysts predominated within the study group (73.4%). Only 21.5% of the diseased presented complications and the mean length of hospital stay was 16.2±10.9 days. Eosinophilia of at least 10% of the leukocyte value occurred in 14% of cases and leukocytosis was noticed in 24.1% of patients. Although the rates of CE cases have decreased in Arad County (Romania), this parasitic disease continues to be a concern for public health services and requires the implementation of more stringent prophylactic measures.

A clay pot with tamga signs discovered at Şiria (Arad county)

Our interest regarding the ancient Dacian finds from the Arad county has determined us to make a systematization of all the available data and to re-asses the discoveries previsously known in the light of the informations available and novative directions of investigations. In this work, we will present an interesting artifact discovered 37 years ago in the village of Şiria (Arad county). In 1973, during a field investigation, professor Florian Dudaş has found, near the outskirst of Şiria, a number of shards from a single large clay pot, having incised signs on them. According to professor Florian Dudaş, the pottery shards where found in a clough located on the southern side of the acces road to the summit of Cetatii Hill. In October 2010, we have made an extensive field research near the town of Siria, at the foothils of Cetatii Hill, in order to locate the exact position of the archaeologicall objective where Dudaş had found the incised shards. Unfortunately, we where not able to locate the objective. It might be possible that due to the extensive slumping and landsliding which affects this side of the hill, the local micro-topography could have changed significantly in the last three decades. The ceramic fragments discovered are parts of a large, clumsily executed, hand-made vessel used probably to store provisions. Before burning, five distinctive signs have been etched in its surface. Florian Dudas, who found the vessel, based on etnographic analogies he conducted, has come to the conclusion that the five signs could represent a commercial tally. We believe, based on the analogies and information we have at our disposal, that the five signs are rather Tamga signs. The origin and functionality of the Tamga signs is quite controversial, with some authors believing them to have had their origin in Central Asia, and others attributing their origin to the Iranian region (Asia Minor and Achaemenian Empire). In the North-Pontic area, the Tamga-type signs are used for the first time by the Sarmatian tribes. Through them, the signs start being used in the second half of the Ist Century B. C. in the Bosphoran Kingdom, and starting with the Ist Century A. D., in pre-Roman Dacia. In the Dacian area, Tamga-type signs are utilized both in during the independent kingdom’s period (Ist century AD) as well as in the II-IV A. D by some of the „ free” Dacian tribes mixed with Sarmatians. The Iaziges Sarmatians from the Pannonian Planes do not seem to have used tamga signs frequently. The lack of archeological context and the relatively common shape of the vessel have not allowed for a precise dating. The vessel could have been made at any point between the Ist and IIIrd A. D. Regarding the incised signs, there are numerous similar sings to be found in the North-Pontic area. The significance of these particular signs is difficult to establish at this stage in our research. Our opinion is that they might have had magical functions.

The Prevalence of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Sheep in Western Romania

To establish the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep from Caras-Severin County, 580 of serological samples were assayed using ELISA test. The samples were collected from six localities. All tested animals were femals. To establish the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep from Arad County, 250 of serological samples were assayed using ELISA test. The samples were collected from five localities. From each flock were collected 50 samples from sheep, working with similar lots. All tested animals were femals. To establish the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in adult sheep from Timis County, 600 of serological samples were assayed using ELISA test. 591 were females and 9 were males. The samples were collected from 12 localities, 50 samples from each flock. The flocks contains between 300 and 850 sheep. Generally, in Caras-Severin County the positivity for Toxoplasma gondii infection was more than 60%, with variations between 0 and 77.77%. In Arad County, the prevalence of infection was more than 40%, with variations between 26 and 70%. In Timis County, the seropositivity of T. gondii infection was 36.33%, with variations between 8 and 70%. The average prevalence in Western Romania was 46.7%.

PW01-84 - Mild cognitive impairment - clinical and imaging features in Arad county

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)is the most obvious decrease mental function, considered to be a potential transitional stage between normal cognitive function and dementia. The number of older people is growing rapidly worldwide and the fact that elderly people are also apparently living longer, dementia, the most common cause of cognitive impairment is getting to be a greater public health problem.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation between clinical features and imaging aspects at patient diagnosed with MCI.Material and methodsThe study comprises a number of 45 elderly patients diagnosed with MCI. MMSE score between 28-21 points is considered mild cognitive impairment. The patients were evaluated with MMSE (Mini Mental State Evaluation), clock drawing test (CDT), Raven QI test and computer tomography.ResultsThe average of MMSE was 23.88. The most affected items of MMSE were attention, concentration and recall. The results CDT was reduced on average by 2.57 points from the maximum of 4 points. Raven test showed that almost all the patient included presented QI under 90 points, an intelligence level under limits. The patients with lower MMSE score have more than one imaging change. All the patients with low CDT score have cortical atrophy.ConclusionsIn general imaging changes are correlated with MMSE and CDT scores: as the scores are lower the tomography changes are more severe.AcknowledgmentThe work reported in this paper was supported by grant PNCDI2-41-057/2007 from the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research.

Trichinellosis, a Threatening and Re-Emerging Disease in a Romanian Western County

Trichinellosis is frequently reported in east European countries like Romania, where the yearly incidence during 1990-1999 was 5.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants. Arad, a western Romanian county, is known as one of the most endemic regions of trichinellosis. A major and unforgettable epidemic of trichinellosis has developed at the beginning of 1973 in this county. The present study focuses on human trichinellosis patients from Arad County, emphasizing on epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic aspects. Retrospective analysis of the medical records of 335 patients found to have trichinellosis during 1996-2006 and hospitalized in Arad County. The mean age of the trichinellosis patients was 33.6 years, and majority (64.8%) were inhabitants of the rural areas. Winter was the season with the highest number of cases (71.6%). Fever was the most frequent manifestation of the disease (85.4%), followed by myalgia (83%). Eosinophilia ranged predominantly between 20% and 20.99% (19.4%). Albendazole was the specific drug administered in 49.4% of the patients. Trichinellosis still remains a concern and a major issue of public health in Arad County. Implementation of strict hygienic measures, especially in the rural areas, must be a priority.

The correlation between ankle brachial pressure index and cognitive impairment in a population over 65 years

Background: The frequency of cognitive impairment increases with age. It is known that coronary and periphery arterial atherosclerotic physio-pathological process begins 10–15 years before the one in the brain’s arterial territory. Purpose: To evaluate the severity of the cognitive impairment in elderly in relation to the peripheral artery disease’s (PAD) severity. Material and method: 50 patients, older than 65, were included in the study that were admitted in the Neurology Clinic of the Arad County Hospital during 2006 and 2007. To certify the presence/the extent of the PAD, a pulse volume recorder (Doppler) was used to calculate the ABI. The cognitive status was evaluated using the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE). Results: Most of the admitted patients were men (65%). The average age was 67.8 years. After the MMSE and ABI measurements, the results showed:

RESEARCHES REGARDING LOCAL VITICULTURAL GERMOPLASM FROM ARAD COUNTY

Researches were made in several localities from Arad county, which has a special tradition as concerns wine cultivation. Researches were focured on local varieties and byotipes gathred in private vineyards or in locals yards and gardens. Official trips were made in order to identity varieties and byotipes, we took samples and observations and determinations were made as concerns ampelographic characteristics, biological features and technological characterics. By grapes duality, local byotipes were to separed in 3 groups: varieties mented to fresh consumption, varieties with mixed features for table and wine, and varieties with specific features for wine. Results were analysed in comparison with Chassselas dore, Feteasca regala and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, took as control varieties. After results analyse were kept as being interesting for our research 20 varieties and local biotypes.

Epidemiological study using ELISA on the parasitism with Cryptosporydium spp. in association with other enteropathogens, at calves.

This paper reproduces the results of monitorisati on of three cattle farms in Arad county, regarding the causes of diarrhoea in the first five months of life, with BIO-X EASY-DIGEST (BIO K 151) (Bio- X Diagnostics) kit. The major cause of diarrhoea in two of the farms was the infection with Cryptosporidium spp. In the third farm Cryptosporidium spp. was involved in proportion of 55% of cases. Besides the Cryptosporidium spp. there were identified the infections with coronavir uses, in 13 of 60 samples (22%) and rotaviruses, in four of 60 samples (7%). In any of the three farms E. coli F5 enterotoxigen wasn' t detected.

Religion as a Shelter

The custom of donating pictures is still alive in the Franciscan abbey and church at Mariaradna (Arad County, Romania). This provides the possibility of examining the relation between the people and pictures, between the people and the picture collection. In the examined multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural region of the Banat this Roman Catholic tradition of donating pictures has particular symbolic meanings of a religious, ethnic and cultural nature and is also related to the tolerance shown by the Franciscans towards manifestations of folk religion. The social and mental processes in the past decades in the Romanian Banat at could be characterised briefly as: flight from uncertainty and the search for security. Religion and the institutions of religion have a major role in this process.

The changing Romanian village: The case of semlac in Arad county, Romania

Change in the village reflects the evolution of society and the conditions in the surrounding territory, including the neighbouring rural settlements and towns with which there is interaction. These considerations will determine the size and functions of a village, moving through centuries of change, often marked by violent events (invasions and wars; epidemics and natural disasters). So the search for equilibrium has often been frustrated by changing events. The paper concentrates on the upheavals associated with communism at the end of the Second World War, leading to the degradation of rural society, and the adjustments now being made in the light of the revolution of 1989. After the upheavals of the first transition years there are signs that prosperity is beginning to return to the villages as higher incomes from agriculture benefit the rural economy as a whole.