Etiopathogenic Value of the Associated Pathology in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The present study focused on highlighting the pathology associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a susceptible neuropathy of the upper limb, its appearance being favored by the coexistence of other chronic pathologies

Impact analysis of changing the neutral treatment solution in an MV electrical station on the system performance

The actual operation of the power distribution systems asks for high standards concerning the performance of the system in terms of continuity and safety in supplying consumers on the one hand and the quality of the delivered energy on the other hand. Thus, the paper aims to present a complete analysis of the impact that the modification of the neutral treatment system in a 110 kV / MV station belonging to Energy Distribution Oltenia (DEO), has on both the number and the type of unwanted events or phenomena as well as on the network parameters and the transient regime which occurs as a result of some defects with the earth. All of these have been analyzed taking into account the new performance standards that distribution systems have to respect

Impact analysis of changing the neutral treatment solution in an MV electrical station on the system performance

The actual operation of the power distribution systems asks for high standards concerning the performance of the system in terms of continuity and safety in supplying consumers on the one hand and the quality of the delivered energy on the other hand. Thus, the paper aims to present a complete analysis of the impact that the modification of the neutral treatment system in a 110 kV / MV station belonging to Energy Distribution Oltenia (DEO), has on both the number and the type of unwanted events or phenomena as well as on the network parameters and the transient regime which occurs as a result of some defects with the earth. All of these have been analyzed taking into account the new performance standards that distribution systems have to respect

Can We Talk about Smart Tourist Villages in Mărginimea Sibiului, Romania?

The aim of this paper is to evaluate some villages in the mountain area of Sibiu County, Romania, as “smart” tourist villages. The research was carried out in two stages: Stage 1 was collection of information on (a) food products registered in different national and international quality schemes and (b) the number of tourist structures by type, comfort category, and accommodation capacity. Stage 2 was a case study conducted among 32 rural tourism entrepreneurs from 3 villages in Mărginimea Sibiului, using a questionnaire with 22 items on the criteria for evaluation of “smart” villages. The answers were systematized, statistically processed, and interpreted. The main results are as follows: (a) Concerning products, producers, and gastronomic points (PGL) registered, there are 9 products in the quality scheme “mountain product”, 10 producers on the platform “Gusturisibiene”, 1 producer of “telemea de Sibiu”, a registered product with protected geographical indication, and 2 PGL. (b) The number of officially registered tourist structures is 93, of which 72% are agritourism guesthouses. (c) The results for the evaluation of villages as “smart” are that 78.2% of locals use the internet, 74% own at least one smart device, 60.16% of energy used is renewable. There are low values of water and air pollution; there are local job and business opportunities (93.75%); future local development activities will target agriculture with all its sectors and agritourism; public administrations have implemented 7 types of activities to increase the attractiveness of localities; and quality of life, services, and social life aspects are perceived to be at high standards