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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019

FUNDING APPLICATION

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 B. Project Proposal
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B.2 Scientific description (will be uploaded into the platform)

In this section the principal investigator will detail the scientific co ntext, the scope and objectives, the approach
to these objectives, and the required material and human resources.

B. 2.1 Project Scope and Objectives

– Presentation of the project scope, describing explicitly the demonstration model (product, technology ,
method, system or service) to be developed and tested / validated;

– Point out the degree of novelty and relevance of the preliminary (already available) results related to
the project in relation to national and international state of the art ;

– Presenta tion of project objectives, their correlation with the outcome of the project, arguing the
feasibility of the project;

– Clear presentation and argumentation of TRL (Technology Readiness Level) value at the beginning of
the project, and the level reached after project implementation.

Cattle are capable of supporting rural community in particular, as well as being an important part of the
economy. The modern cattle breeding technology forces a global increase in the livestock
production, wherein the cattle welfare may become secondary. Thus, increasing the yields of cattle milk and
meat often has a negative impact on the cattle’s health condition and the environment. Irrespective of the
segments of production, be it milk or meat, one must take into consider ation the concept and principles of animal
welfare since healthy quality food can only be obtained from physically and mentally healthy animals. The
Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW), developed by the World Society for the Protection of
Animal s, defines welfare by the degree to which the requirements for physical, behavioral and psychological
needs of the animals are met. Absolute welfare can be acquired through efficient management and adequate
accommodation, in order to allow animals to fully express their natural behavior.
Noises produced by the specific activities from the farm, especially during transportation, represent a
source of discomfort for the c attle (Akiyama Kayo et al, 2011; Waynert et al, 1999; Yamasaki Alisa et al, 2012).
The no ises disturb the animal behavior and have considerable implications on farm production. Nevertheless, to
our knowledge there are no publicly reported detailed studies that would approach the engineering point of view,
examining the influence of the amplitu de, frequency and duration of sound induced by different equipment in
order to minimize the effects of other noises and determine relaxation.
Regarding the induction of low frequency vibration through various equipments in order to massage a
particular bo dy region and tone the cattle’s muscles, previous studies do not exist.
The effects of noise and vibration values on the human body are well known and international standards
have been se t (Venslauskas M. et al.,2017; Wagner AP et al., 2016; Jozkiewicz S . et al., 1964) ; the same cannot
be said about their impact on animals (e.g., on allowable limits) – which demonstrates once again the degree of
necessity, novelty and originality of the proposed theme.
In this context, the present project entitled ,, Stimul ative Action of Sound and Vibrations over the
Welfare and Production of Cattles ” (ASVIT) aims to develop and implement a noninvasive system of sounds
and vibrations (SSV) which by amplitude, frequency and duration induced over the animal’s body in order to
increase the health and animal production (milk and meat) both quantitatively and qualitatively .
The reasons underlying this research are related to animal welfare and capitalizing with maximum
efficiency the cattle production potential. For the most eff icient capitalization of the potential of cattle
production, special attention must be given to the influence that the sounds and vibrations have on the animal’s
body.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 The ASVIT project aims to develop a noninvasive system of sounds and vibrations (SSV) for the
optimization of the technological process in farms and integrated programming of the equipment used for
generating beneficial noises and vibrations for the animal.
It is hoped that an ensemble of measures can be proposed based on our data, so that th e vibrations
regime transmitted to the animal be under the recommended limits or permissible for the human body. One will
also aim to determine patterns of various anatomical parts of cattle properties and predict outcomes regarding the
impact on productiv ity (milk and meat) during normal care. Thus, ASVIT will be able to compare and evaluate
the characteristic parameters of milk and meat production under various conditions and evaluate the impact on
the animal. We also aim to identify the parameters of sou nd and vibrations that can have harmful effects. Taking
into account its applicative character, the project develops a new system as well as methodology, procedures and
new knowledge to the forefront of current concerns.
Determining the real characteristic s of noise level and vibration in the living environment of animals
(farm) and compare them with the natural environment, is an element of innovation in quality condition research
of cattle. Also determining impact that these stimuli have on the animal and solutions to improve the welfare
condition and production, the problem being addressed and engineering point of view , is an element of
originality , combining livestock and mechanical field.
The project will run based on the following specific objectives:
(O1) – SSV experimental model by designing integrated systems of equipment and devices for inducing sound
and vibration that have a positive effect in cattle breeding.
(O2) – Monitoring the effects by testing animals’ behavior in the presence of sound and vibration, in
order to determine the best options that positively influence animal welfare
(O3) – Designing a functional SSV model and technological transfer of the results researched in optimizing cattle
breeding conditions
(O4) – Quantifying the effects of SSV on animal welfare and the yields obtained from cattle
(O5) – Increasing the visibility of the entire process of research and production.
The topic of the project represents a novelty on a European level – and thus the use of sounds and
vibrations ov er the animal’s body , which is a totally new concept, would place Romania among the pioneers in
the field.
Such research, unquestionably necessary in the existing conditions, should be done, especially if we
consider investigating other ways to improve gro wing conditions that consequently determine the increase of
cattle production using innovative noninvasive techniques.
In this context, the ASVIT project was drawn up with the intention of combining more efficiently the
scientific substantiation nature wit h the applicative nature in cattle breeding and cattle operation. Furthermore
the project proposes insightful investigative methods in order to provide solutions to improve the production
performance in good standards animal welfare. Obviously, our country has a tremendous potential of production
in this field, a potential that needs to be put forward with the help of appropriate technology and specialists in a
context of a socio -economic environment set on stimulating and strong principles for cattle breed ers.
Our proposal presents a high level of novelty and complexity from the modern investigation methods'
perspective, which are used in the active cattle population with the purpose of guaranteeing a healthy genetic
background and favorable animal breedi ng conditions.
This challenge, of a real interest, concerning the cattle breeding systems is to increase the production
performances, by improving the circumstances and increasing the safety in terms of quality guaranteed.
The genuine aspects of innovatio n which the implementation of the objectives brings in this area through
ASSVIT Project consists in the elaboration of a new concept of lasting development with direct implication on
animal welfare and production improvement, both quantitatively and qualit atively. In other words, by the
implementation of ASSVIT Project, we want to identify the best means which, once carried out, will contribute
directly to the issuance of viable solutions concerning the improvement of the quality of the cattle breeding
cond itions , being therefore in line with the current trend of the scientific research internationally performed,
concerning the aspects presented above.
The project proposal starts from a concept formulated by technology / product (TRL 2) and
materializes in technology validated in the laboratory (TRL 4).
The ASVIT project addresses the aims of the 2.1. Subprogram , which seeks to develop and test
demonstrative models (functional / experimental) for products and technologies.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 The topic proposed by the ASVIT project addresses two derivate objectives of program as follows :
1. Use of the knowledge generated in fundamental research efforts to move to a higher technological maturity
level (demonstrator, validated technology in the laboratory);
2. Increase the cap acity of the research organizations to generate validated solutions in the laboratory for new or
significantly improved products / technologies and services and to offer them to the economic agents.

The content of this section corresponds to the first eva luation criterion (project scope and objectives).

B.2.2 Presentation of the concept of technology / product or existing model which constitutes the starting
point of the project

– Presentation of preliminary results (e.g. theoretical developments, numeric al simulations, experimental
results) available prior the project application, with explicit indication of publications, patents and
research projects that led to the basic concept of the project;

– Briefly describe the expertise of experienced researchers and postdoctoral researchers nominated in the
project team; provide the necessary elements to assess their qualification / contribution to the project.

The ASVIT Project propose s to demonstrate a noninvasive system of sounds and vibrations (SSV)
which should be of particular interest for SMEs whose activity involves the raising of cows for milk and/or
meat. The project requires a complex activity with interdisciplinary participants: animal husbandry engineers,
mechanical engineers and biochemistry specia lists.
This concept was born ( is founded) on the results of the research conducted by the Team in all the
research activity carried out so far. Thus, Lecturer PhD. Eng. Jurco Eugen Claudiu, as project leader of this
proposal (University of Agriculture Sci ence and Veterinary Medicine Cluj -Napoca) , has experience in cattle
breeding with competences in agriculture area, such as:
– Research on the general characterization of vegetal and animal production
– Research on technology improvement and exploitation o f cattle for increased milk an meat product ion on farms
of different sizes. Research member 1, Prof. PhD.Eng. Onaciu Grigore (UASVM Cluj -Napoca) has experience
in cattle breeding technology. Postdoc toral member 1, PhD. Eng. Țepes -Bobescu Alina -Sabina ( degree and
doctorate at Technical University Cluj -Napoca), has extensive research experience in mechanical engineering,
experience in conducting experimental measurements of vibration and noise generated by different equi pment .
Postdoc toral member 2, PhD. Eng. Alin Cosmin Tot ( degree and doctorate at Technical University Cluj –
Napoca), has experience in measuring vibration, sounds and noises in the environment acting on living
organisms. Technician member , PhD. Eng. Jurco S imona Gabriela (doctorate at Technical University Cluj –
Napoca) has experience in conducting experimental measurements of vibration generated by different
equipment. Associate Professor PhD. Habil. Radu Silaghi Dumitrescu, as p erson in charge from Partner
1(University Babes Bolyai) has experience in biochemistry, the role of metals and free radicals in living
organisms, oxidative stress (especially as pertains to blood), and molecular modeling. Research member 2 from
the Babes -Bolyai University, dr. Cristina Puscas (Bischin) , has experience in the analysis of red blood cells,
hemoglobin and other metalloproteins in oxidative stress processes under normal and under therapeutic contexts.
This transdisciplinary scientific approach encompasses areas such as cattl e breeding, mechanics,
acoustics and organic chemistry . Moreover, beyond the aim to obtain useful information in order to develop
sustainable production systems with a high animal welfare and with non -invasive technologies, the consumer
acceptability is al so likely to significantly increase if techniques such as these are to be implemented.
The team has the experience needed for the project, especially due to the fact that it represents just a
sequel of previous projects they were involved in.
The project leader , Lecturer Dr. Eng. Jurco Eugen Claudiu (University of Agriculture Science and
Veterinary Medicine Cluj -Napoca ), has experience in cattle breeding according to the number of scientific
publications ( 68 scientific works and 3 books about Cattle Breedi ng as co -author ) and the 4 projects he was
involved in 3 of them as project leader :
1. Research Projects :

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 1. – Project leader: D evelopment of the material base and the improvement of the quality of the didactic activities
and of the students' practice at Cojo cna farm. Program name: FDI 2018, cod CNFIS –FDI-2018 -0306 .
2. – Project leader: Comparative Research on the characterization of populations of dairy cattle farmed of various
sizes in Transylvania and to optimize the technology breading. Program name: Sci entific research
scholarship/artistic creation for young PhD students, type BD -code CNCSIS 108. Period 2006 – 2008.
3. – Project leader: Comparative Research on productive performance in dairy farms milk implemented by
European programs in some counties f rom Transylvania. Contract: CNCSIS, TD, code 405, Period 2007 -2008.
4. – Member of the team Prof. Eng Grigore Onaciu in project: Research for the design of new technological
modules of various sizes for breading dairy cattle, adapted to Transylvania area. Program Name: Multi -annual
projects of scientific research / creative artistic type A -code CNCSIS 835, Period 2005 – 2007.
2. Representative articles:
1. Simona Gabriela Jurco, Eugen Claudiu Jurco, Gheorghe Tomoaia, Mariana Arghir, Grigore Onaciu , 2018,
Mechanic al Modeling 4 -EPPC Corresponding to Legs, Pelvis and Body, Supported on a Rigid Support, with
one Leg on Excitation. Acta Technica Napocensis, Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, and
Engineering, Vol. 61, Issue I.
2. Radu Silaghi -Dumitrescu, Nicoleta Tomo iaga, Eugen Jurco , 2018, Variability in Biochemical Composition
of Milk Among Three Representative Breeds of Dairy Cows from Romania . Studia UBB Chemia , LXIII, 1,
2018 (p. 55 -62), DOI:10.24193/subbchem.2018.1.04
3. Vasile Maciuc, Cristina Gabriela Radu -Rusu, Eugen Cristian Popescu, Răzvan Mihail Radu -Rusu, Eugen
Claudiu Jurco , 2017, Influence of season and cows farming system on milk physical, chemical and hygienic
traits. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, Vol. 22, No. 6. Indexation in the Web of Science: Science
Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index
4. Simona Gabriela Jurco, Eugen Jurco, Gheorghe Tomoaia, Mariana Arghir , 2017, Study of Human Body
Mobility Through Mechanical Modeling. Acta Technica Napocensis Series: Applied Mathematics,
Mech anics, and Engineering V ol. 60, Issue I.
5. Grigore Onaciu, Livia Vidu, Eugen Jurco , 2016, Agri -Environmental impact on main productivity traits of
the Valdostana breed raised in Transylvanian area. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, Vol. 21, No. 3,
Internati onal journal ISSN 1224 -5984; Bucuresti, pag: 11462 -11470. Corresponding author: Jurco Eugen;
Impact factor: 0.404; influence score: 0.160. I ndexation in the Web of Science: Science Citation Index
Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index
6. E. Jurco, Gh. Mu reșan, Șt. Cîrcu , 2013, Study of Romanian yellow spotted breed productive performances
from Bistrita -Nasaud county. Scientific Papers – Animal Science, vol. 60, PRINT ISSN 1454 -7368, E -ISSN
2067 -2330, Iași, pag: 69 -72
7. Eugen Jurco, Gheorghe Mureșan, Alin Av ram, 2013, Research Regarding Milk Quality Parameters Obtained
in Eight Farms from Alba County. Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2013, 46 (2),
Timișoara, pag: 306 -309
3. Books:
 Grigore Onaciu, Eugen Jurco (2009) – Cattle Breeding -Practic al Guide , Publisher: House of Science
Book, ISBN 978 -973-133-654-1, 517 pages
 Grigore Onaciu, Eugen Jurco (2010) – Cattle Breeding, 2nd Edition , Publisher: House of Science Book,
ISBN 978 -973-133-845-3, 550 pages
 Grigore Onaciu, Eugen Jurco (2014) – Practi cal guide for cattle breeding , Publisher: House of Science
Book, ISBN 978 -606-17-0487 -3, 552 pages
From Partner 1 , Associate Professor Dr. Habil. Radu Silaghi Dumitrescu (Babes -Bolyai
University) , aged 45, has published almost 300 scientific articles, chap ters and books, which have been cited
almost 3000 times with an h index of 29 ( https://scholar.google.ro/citations?user=lJCkgfUAAAAJ&hl=ro ). He
has been part of 18 nationally or in ternationally research projects, of which 10 saw him as director or as Partner
Director.
1. Patents :
1. Prejmerean Cristina, Mușat Olga, Moldovan Marioara, Prodan Doina, Silaghi -Dumitrescu Laura, Furtos
Gabriel, Trif Marcela, Iovu Horia, Damian Celina Maria, Sarosi LianaCodruta, Boboia Stanca, Colceriu -Burtea
Adela Loredana, Silaghi -Dumitrescu Radu Lucian . COMPOZITIE STOMATOLOGICA PENTRU
RESTAURAREA ȘI PROFILAXIA CARIEI, RO 127617 B1, 30.03.2016.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 2. Prejmerean Cristina, Moldovan Marioara, Prodan Doina, Silaghi -Dumitrescu Laura, Furtos Gabriel, Iovu
Horia, Damian Celina Maria, Popescu Violeta, Pascalau Viol eta, Sarosi Liana -Codruta, Boboia Stanca, Filip
Miuta, Colceriu -Burtea Adela Loredana, Silaghi -Dumitrescu Radu Lucian . MATRICE ORGANICA SI
COMPOZIT DE RESTAURARE INDIRECTA PENTRU UTILIZAREA IN STOMATOLOGIE, RO 128800
B1, 30.06.2017
2. Research Projects :
1. Activarea redox a moleculelor mici de catre centri metalici cu relevanta biologica – PCE Director 2013 -2016
2. Metalloprotein -based blood substitutes – PNII Idei Director 2007 -2010
3. Genomics and Blood Substitutes for 21st Century Europe, European Union 6th Framework Programme,
Marea Britanie team member 2004 -2007
4. Izomeria nitro/nitrito in metalocomplecsi cu relevanta biocatalitica, CEEX -ET Director 2006 -2008
3. Scientific books, chapters:
1. Radu Silaghi -Dumitrescu , Horseradish peroxidase – a versatile c atalyst . 2006, Research Signpost, India
2. Radu Silaghi -Dumitrescu , Bonding in biologically -relevant high -valent iron centers , in „Quantum Frontiers of
Atoms and Molecules”, Ed. Mihai V. Putz, NOVA Publishing Inc. (New York), 22pp, 2010
3. Radu Silaghi -Dum itrescu , Cristina Bischin, Interactions Between Proteins and Platinum -Containing
Anticancer Drugs , in V.N. Uversky, R.H. Kretsinger, E.A. Permyakov (eds.), Encyclopedia of Metalloproteins,
Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012. DOI 10.1007/978 -1-4614 -1533-6
4. Representative articles:
1. Puscas, Cristina; Radu, Luana; Carrascoza, Francisco; Mot, Augustin C; Amariei, Diana; Lungu, Oana;
Scurtu, Florina; Podea, Paula; Septelean, Raluca; Matei, Alina; Mic, Mihaela; Attia, Amr A; Silaghi -Dumitrescu
Radu. The h igh affinity of small -molecule antioxidants for hemoglobin. Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
2018, 124, 260 -274.
2. Farcas, Anca Daniela; Mot, Augustin C.; Zagrean -Tuza, Cezara; Toma, Vlad; Cimpoiu, Claudia; Hosu,
Anamaria; Parvu, Marcel; Roman, Ioana; S ilaghi -Dumitrescu, Radu. Chemo -mapping and biochemical –
modulatory and antioxidant/prooxidant effect of Galium verum extract during acute restraint stress in female
rats. PLoS One, 2018, 13(7), e0200022.
3. Toma, Vlad Al.; Farcas, Anca D.; Roman, Ioana; Sev astre, Bogdan; Hathazi, Denisa; Scurtu, Florina; Damian,
Grigore; Silaghi -Dumitrescu, Radu. In vivo evaluation of hemerythrin -based oxygen carriers: similarities with
hemoglobin -based counterparts. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017, 1 07, 1422 -1427 .
4. Parvu, Alina Elena; Parvu, Marcel; Vlase, Laurian; Miclea,Patricia; Mot, Augustin C.; Silaghi -Dumitrescu,
Radu. Anti -inflammatory effects of Allium schoenoprasum l. leaves. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
2014, 65, 2, 309 -315.
Research member, Prof. PhD .Eng. Onaciu Grigore (UASVM Cluj -Napoca) , ASAS member, has
published 126- scientific papers, 12 books about Cattle Breeding, involved in 2 international research projects
and 16 national projects and themes , with m ain competence in: increase dairy cow milk production and
marketing management; welfare and biosecurity of cattle farms; p rojection, consultancy and supervision of
organic farming.
1. Representative Projects :
1. Moderni zing Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (MAKIS), with the title – Training of extension
specialists and agricultural consultants, food safety inspectors and agricultural researchers in the North West and
Central Region. Contract No. 2444 / 30.09 .2008, USAMV Cluj in association with ADT Projekt GmbH –
Germany, duration: 2008 – 2010 project financed by the World Bank – for agricultural consultancy.
2. The rehabilitation of the constructions from the old animal breeding farms i n Romania. Contract no. C18009 /
2003 -2005 carried out in collaboration as grant partner with the University of Gent -BELGIUM
3. Researches in order to design new technological modules and different sizes for dairy cattle breeding, adapted
to sustainable ag riculture and bio -ecosystems in the Transylvania area. CNCSIS Type A, 835/2005, period:
2005 -2007
2. Books:
1. Cattle breeding, volume 1 – Grigore Onaciu, Publishing house Casa Cartii de Stiinta, 2013, ISBN
978-606-17-0436 -1 , 479 pag .
2. Cattle breeding, volume 2 – Grigore Onaciu, Publishing house Casa Cartii de Stiinta Cluj Napoca, 2016, ISBN
978-606-17-1014 -0 , 561 pag.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 3. Practical guides of the cattle breeding – Grigore Onaciu , Eugen Jurco, Publishing house Casa Cartii de Stiin ta,
Cluj-Napoca, 2014, ISBN 978 -606-17-0487 -3 , 552 pag
3. Representative articles:
1. Grigore Onaciu, Eugen Jurco, Simona Jurco, Vasile Maciuc, Laurentiu Ognean,(2019), Influence of varying
ranges milk urea nitrogen on chemical, hygienic and physical qualit y traits of cow milk , Romanian
Biotehnological Letters, Bucuresti, Romania, Vol. 24, No. 5, 2019, University of Bucharest Printed in Romania,
DOI: 10.26327/RBL2018.231 , ISSN 1224 – 5984 .
2. Grigore Onaciu, Eugen Jurco and Octavian NEGREA, (2015) – The Study of the Main milk Production Traits
of Red Holstein Breed, Raised in Salaj County , Bulletin UASVM Animal Science and Biotechnologies 72(2) /
2015, Print ISSN 1843 -5262; Electronic ISSN 1843 -536X, D OI:10.15835/buasvmcn -asb:11474
3. Grigore Onaciu , Eugen Ju rco, Ovidiu N. Pentelescu, Octavian Negrea, Victor Bărbieru, (2014) Quantitative
and qualitative parameters of cow milk, obtained from Romanian spotted breed – Simmental type, raised in
Transylvania area, 2014, Volume 6, Issue 2., pag. 210 -215 http://www.abah.bioflux.com.ro , ABAH BIOFLUX
Animal Biology & Animal Husbandry International Journal of the Bioflux Society, Cluj Napoca, Romania
Postdoc toral member 1, PhD . Eng. Țepes -Bobescu Alina -Sabina (UASVM Cluj -Napoca),
contributed in 8 national research projects (CEEX, PN II, such as: SICOMSUV, VIBROM, ECOT) as well as 18
scientific articles published in ISI Proceedings, BDI journals and presented within national and international
conferences. The main activities t hat she was involved: p articipation in various software and mechanical
programming courses; development of Matlab Simulink programs, in order to simulate the vibrating process;
mathematical modeling of the phenomenon of noise production generated by the vi bration of the gears of
machine tools; development of some Matlab Simulink programs, in order to simulate the process of erasing the
noise generated by the vibration of the gears of machine tools; determining the mechanical characteristics of the
human ear ; mathematical modeling and simulation using Matlab Simulink of the phenomenon of perception by
the human ear, of the noise generated by the gears of machine tools.
Member in Research Projects:
1. SICOMSUV – Computerized system for monitoring noise and vib ration pollution in urban agglomerations –
contract 129/2006, Program: CEEX – INFOSOC Program, Period: September 2006 – August 2008;
2. ECOT – Modern concepts according to the specific European regulations regarding the ecology of surface
transport noise – contract 130/2006, Program: CEEX – INFOSOC Program, Period: 2006 – 2008;
3. ASKOT – Advanced kinematic and dynamic geometric structural research on designing an open flight
simulator adapted to special requirements – contract 120/2006, Program: CEEX –INFOS OC, Period: 2006 -2008;
4. PARMIS – Multidisciplinary development of surgical robots based on innovative parallel structures – contract
11016/2007, Program: PN II – Partnerships in priority areas, Period: September 2007 -2010;
5. VIBROM – Development of a c omputerized system for the assessment of professional mechanical vibration
type nodes and the impact on the human operator at work – contract 92112/2008, Program: PN IV – Partnerships
in the priority areas, Period: September 2008 – 2011;
Published scientif ic articles:
1. Țepeș -Bobescu Alina -Sabina, Țepeș -Bobescu Florin, Gligor Anamaria, Arghir Mariana, The Study of
Psychoacoustic Effects of Noise Emitted by the Machine Tools Structure , Special Issue: 83rd Annual Meeting
of the International Association of A pplied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM) ,
DOI: 10.1002/pamm.201210047, Volume 12, Issue 1, pag. 113–114, Darmstadt, Germania 2012.
2. Gligor Anamaria, Țepeș -Bobescu Alina -Sabina , Arghir Mariana, Vibrating Portable Machine -Tools Acting
on Human Operator , Special Issue: 83rd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Applied
Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM), DOI: 10.1002/pamm.201210047, Volume 12, Issue 1, pag. 115 – 116,
Darmstadt, Germania, 2012.
3. Țepeș -Bobescu Alina -Sabina, Țepeș -Bobescu Florin, Gligor Anamaria, Arghir Mariana, Anamaria, Study of
the Noise Induced Threshold Shift caused by Occupational Noise Exposure , 2012 IEEE International
Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, THETA 18th edition, ISBN: 978 -973-662-730-9,
Editura U.T.Press, Cluj -Napoca, 2012.
4. Arghi r Mariana, Baidoc M., Lumei C. V., Pașca Alina -Sabina , Țepeș -Bobescu Florin, System for on -line
monitoring of vibration , Acta Technica Napocensis, Sesies: Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 54,
Issued IV, pag. 575 -580, ISSN 1221 – 5872, Editura U.T.Press, Cluj -Napoca, 2011.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 5. Pașca Alina -Sabina, Arghir Mariana, Estimation of hearing impairment due to exposure to noise emitted by
machine -tools using vibrations measurement, Acta Technica Napocensis, Series: Applied Mathematics and
Mechanics, Vol. 54, Issued PDS , pag. 25 -30, ISSN 1221 -5872, Editura U.T.Press, Cluj -Napoca, prezentat la
Conferința „Conference on Advanced Engineering in Mechanical Systems -Adems 2011”, 21 -23 Septembrie,
Cluj-Napoca, 2011.
Postdoctoral member 2, PhD . Eng. Alin Cosmin Tot (UASVM Cluj -Napoca), has published 14
scientific paper s, with eleven as first author and AGIR member since 2011. Main approaches are studies and
researches on the noise pollutant produced by the linear sources, with their decrease by using the
sound -absorbing materials
Representative articles:
1. Alin -Cosmin TOT, Mariana ARGHIR, Acoustics Absorbants Made with Vibrating Perforated Planes, ACTA
TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS; Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, and Engineering, Vol. 58, Issue III, Ed.
UT Pres, ISSN 1221 -5872, Clu j-Napoca, September, 2015.
2. Alin -Cosmin TOT, Mariana ARGHIR, Analysis of the Noise bariers Influence on the Linear Noise Sources,
ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS; Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, and Engineering, Vol. 58, Issue
III, Ed. UT Pres, ISSN 122 1-5872, Cluj -Napoca, September, 2015;
3. Alin Cosmin TOT, Mariana ARGHIR, Quantifying Acoustic, Mechanical, and Electrical Phenomena of a
Device for the Determination of Sound -Absorbing Coefficient, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS; Series:
Applied Mathematics, Me chanics, and Engineering, Vol. 58, Issue I, Pag. 119 -124, Ed. UT Pres, ISSN 1221 –
5872, Cluj -Napoca, March, 2015;
4. Alin Cosmin TOT, Mariana ARGHIR, Contributions on the Development of a Device for Measuring the
Sound -Absorbing Coefficient, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS; Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics,
and Engineering, Vol. 57, Issue I, Pag. 117 -122, Ed. UT Pres, ISSN 1221 -5872, Cluj -Napoca, March, 2014;
5. Alin Cosmin TOT, Mariana ARGHIR, Theoretical Contributions to Phonoabsorbant Structure with
Func tionality in the Lower Frequencies Field, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS; Series: Applied
Mathematics, Mechanics, and Engineering, Vol. 57, Issue IV, Pag. 563 -568, Ed. UT Pres, ISSN 1221 -5872,
Cluj-Napoca, November 2014;
The fourth member of the research team fr om UASVM Cluj -Napoca, Technician member , PhD . Eng.
Jurco Simona Gabriela (UASVM Cluj -Napoca), contributed in 1 national research projects (VIBROM) as well
as 11 scientific articles published and presented within national and international conferences.
Mem ber in Research Projects:
– member in the PNCDI 2 Project: “Development of a computerized system in evaluating professional hazards,
such as mechanical vibrations and their impact on the human operator at the workplace” – abbreviation
VIBROM 2008 -2011.
Representative articles:
1. Simona Gabriela JURCO, Eugen JURCO, Gheorghe TOMOAIA, Mariana ARGHIR – “Study of human of
body mobility through mechanical modelling” Technical University of Cluj -Napoca, Acta Technica Napocensis,
Series: Applied Mathematics, Mecha nics, and Engineering Vol. 60, Issue I, March, 2017
2. Simona -Gabriela URS (căs. JURCO), Mariana ARGHIR „Vibration Action on the Human Body into a
Tramway in Traveling” International GAMM Conference published in Proceedings of the Conference p. 97,
ISBN 97 8-3-85125 -145-618 la Graz, Austria – April 2011.
3. Simona -Gabriela JURCO, Eugen Jurco, Gheorghe Tomoaia, Mariana ARGHIR „Study of human body
mobility through mechanical modeling” published in Acta Technica Napocensis, Series: Applied Mathematics,
Mechanic s and Engineering, Vol. 60, p. 137 -142, Tehnical University of Cluj – Napoca, ISSN: 1221 -5872, Cluj –
Napoca, Romania 2017.
Dr Cristina Puscas (Bischin) (Babes -Bolyai University) is a postdoctoral researcher with 7 years’ post –
PhD experience, with 39 scientif ic articles and a total of ~350 citations, and an h index of 10.
1. Representative Projects :
1. Molecular metal clusters: bridging the gap between small molecules and nanocrystals. Call name: P 4 –
Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie. PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016 -0089 2017 – 2019.
Project website: http://www.chem.ubbcluj.ro/~alupan/PCE/PCE -0089.htm
2. Nonsymbiotic plant hemoglobins in stress related responses. Call name: Projects for Young Research Teams –
RUTE -2014 ; call. PN-II-RU-TE-2014 -4-2555 , period: 2015 – 2017.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 Project website: http://www.chem.ubbcluj.ro/~augustinmot/TE2014/TE -2014 -4-2555.htm
3. Redox activation of small molecules at biological metal centers. Call name: Exploratory Research Projects –
PCE-2012 ; call PN-II-ID-PCE-2012 -4-0488 , period: 2013 – 2016.
Project website: http://chem.ubbcluj.ro/~rsd/PCE -2012 -4-0488.htm
2. Scientific books, chapters:
1. Mot, A., Bischin, C ., Grigore, D., Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., Methods, Mol, Biol., Humana Press, Donald
Armstrong Editor, 2015 , 1208, 247 -55.
2. Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., Bischin, C., Interactions between proteins and platinum containing anticancer drugs,
Encyclopedia of Metalloproteins, Springer Science+Business Media, Editors: Robert H. Kretsinger, Vladimir
N. Uversky, Eugene A. Permyakov, ISBN: 978 -1-4614 -1532-9 (Print) 978 -1-4614 -1533 -6 (Online), 2013 .
3. Bischin, C ., Scurtu, V -F., Cioloboc, D., Ghinga, R., Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., O scurtă introducere în
biochimie, Presa Universitară Clujeană, 2015.
3. Representative articles:
1. Moldovan, M. L., Iurian, S. , Puscas, C., Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., Hanganu, D., Bogdan, C., Vlase, L., Oniga,
I., Benedec, D., A design of experiments strategy to enhance the recovery of polyphenolic compounds from
Vitis vinifera by-products through heat reflux extraction, Biomolecule s, 2019, 9, 529.
2. Puscas, C., Mircea A., Raiu, M., Mic, M., Attia, A. A. A., Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., Affinity and effect of
anticancer drugs on the redox reactivity of hemoglobin, Chem. Res. Toxicol ., 2019, 32, 1402 -1422.
3. Puscas, C., Radu, L., Carrasc oza, F., Mot, A.C., Amariei, D., Lungu, O., Scurtu, F., Podea, P., Septelean, R.,
Matei, A., Micu, M., Attia, A.A.,Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R, The high affinity of small -molecule antioxidants for
hemoglobin, Free. Radic. Biol. Med., 2018, 12, 260 -274.
4. Bischi n, C. Contra, G., Tusan, C., Miclea, P., Taciuc, V., Parvu, M., Silaghi -Dumitrescu, R., Free -Radical
reactions: The fine line between antioxidant and pro -oxidant reactivities, Oxid. Commun ., 2018, 41 (1)130-140.

The content of this section corresponds t o the second evaluation criterion (presentation of the concept of
technology/product)

B.2.3 Method of project implementation

– Description of the activities required to meet the project goals, with explicit contribution of the research
team members f rom the coordinator or partner research team(s)

– Gantt Chart with planned activities during the project;

– Deliverables associated with each activity;

– Dissemination of results and intellectual property rights;

– Presentation of the research infrastructure a vailable for the project (indicating link to
www.erris.gov.ro ) and its development during the project (if applicable);

– Structure of research team(s) and justification of salary expenses;

– Presentation of the risks associated with project implementation activities and ways of treating them
(consider the likelihood of risks and the impact on project execution).

Our methodology for implementation, supervision, monitoring, analysis and control of sound and
mechanical v ibration stimuli type applying on the cattle will provide data acquisition concerning morpho –
functional information and welfare, obtained from the use of special devices for inducing controlled mechanical
vibrations, as investigation instruments, adapted t o animals body , as well as devices for generating low
frequency sounds, of different amplitudes and oscillograms. Following the development of the SSV, we will
pursue evaluation and models of vibrations transmission process on different muscle groups of ca ttle as well as
audibility thresholds where cattle have different morpho -functional reactions with impact on animal

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 productivity. Because international reference standards concerning this domain do not exist, the characteristic
parameters of mechanical vib rations (the pulsation, frequency, vibration period, the vibration amplitude
(displacements, velocities, accelerations)), as well as sounds parameters (frequency, amplitude and acoustic
intensity) will be examined in detail and the results are likely to in deed contribute towards eventual development
of such standards. The intensity and direction of vibration generated by the equipment are essential in terms of
the desired effect. The direction of vibration propagation is likely to control a stretch reflex o f the muscle
followed by a muscle contraction in targeted areas. The project will also evaluate the impact of these stimuli on
the cattle, under normal care conditions. It is very important to evaluate the physiological and pathological
effects of mechanic al vibrations and sounds on the cattle body in an analogous manner to the human body. For
example, in the case of muscle toning treatments of the human body, vibrations of less than 27 Hz are applied,
while at frequencies above ~80 Hz harmful effects can o ccur, such as fatigue.
The case study will be carried out in the Research and Production Center from Cojocna (part of
UASVM), where proper conditions for breeding and exploitation are ensured and the animals will be
permanently monitored through an audio -video system. The Research and Production Center from Cojocna as a
part of our University has a modern breading system for Romanian Yellow Spotted breed –Simmental type (dual
purpose breed) in which cows are exploited in free standing with the individual r est area and milking is made in
tandem milking room , and young cattle is raised in another shelter with free stables with the collective rest area .
In these two shelters the SSV system will be implemented. Thus, t he sound system it will be mounted in both
shelters: the maintenance area and in the milking room (cows shelter) and in the maintenance area for de young
cattle shelter . As for the vibration system, this will be adapted to the specific body regions of the animal and will
be applied on the udde r at the time of milking (in the case of cows), and on body regions with a high proportion
of meat (chest, rump, thigh) in the case of young cattle. Also , their response expressed by milk production
(quantity of milk, protein and fat content, the level of somatic cells, health of the udder) for the cows and growth
gain for the young cattle (average daily gain, total gain, intensity of growth, development of body regions, body
measurements: weight, lengths, width, height ), or other parameters – blood test (to establish markers of general
health and stress, respectively – creatine kinase CK, cortisol, glucose, free fatty acids, electrolytes, TBARS,
standard hematology measurements (Farcas, Anca Daniela et al., 2018; Toma, Vlad Al et al., 2017; Toma, Vlad
Al et al, 2016) ) will be monitored.
A bovine -specific mechanical model is to be devised, detailing/describing the body in terms of elements
of mass, dampening, and elasticity and considering the mechanical coefficients already known for animals with
similar ar chitecture. An interval of frequencies from 10 to 60 Hz and an amplitude of displacement of 1 to 5 mm
will be considered, as they are already found in vibrating platforms available for human and animal organisms.
Thence, a mathematical model will be propos ed, identifying possible mechanical oscillations which may cause
discomfort to the animal and eventually elaborating an optimal regime for the vibrating plate (in terms of
working frequency, amplitude of displacement and mode of transmitting the vibrations ). To this end, in situ
measurements will be performed, and criteria for measuring the vibrations on the animal’s body as well as on the
vibrating plate will be devised. For these, experiment -theory correlations will be established and a protocol for
implem enting the treatment on the animals will be devised. Last but not least, one may note that the suggested
solutions can be adapted to all cattle breeding systems and they are relatively easy to be put into practice,
without major expenses needed.
Learning f rom models already implemented on caballines for muscle toning, our protocols will involve
an initial term of 3 months of treatment of the experimental lot of animals (always maintaining a control lot),
wherein a typical treatment may entail 20 -45 minutes, for 5 days a week. A pause of 1 -2 months would follow.
Based on the data collected, one may then further adapt the protocol. If/after positive results would be seen,
swapping the control and experimental groups may also be a final test of the methodology. The anticipated
period of data collection would be cca 11 months.
With the current technology of cattle breeding occu rring mostly in the shelter, the animals are deprived
of the natural acoustic environment and are instead exposed to noise pollution gener ated by the technological
flux. It is necessary to mitigate or improve these aspects. For instance, the characteristic of a natural acoustic
environment, met for example in a forest, is composed of background noise, generated by leaves, branches or
smooth flowing water, generally between 30 and 60 dBA. The noise generated by wind or flowing water
turbulence can generate a noise around 80 dBA, but has a predictable acoustic character. The noise generated by
breaking a thick branches or aggressive animals can reach around 90 dBA and usually has an aggressive

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 character. Thus, generating artificial sound by either imitating natural sounds or creating completely new sounds
through an audio system, may create a state of enhanced comfort in the range of 30 to 60 dB A. Another
experiment will entail overlapping existing artificial noise, due to polluting factors, with the sounds from the
natural environment or artificial, in order to mask the pollutant character of acoustic sound, when the amplitude
of the acoustic pr essure resulting from the composition is not of significant duration around 80 dBA. Regarding
the ability of livestock to adapt certain typology noise, this can be achieved by exposing them gradually to
around 90 dB. Implementation of such strategies may b e done during daytime as well as night -time. Separate
experimental lots can be planned for polluting -noise -only, mix of polluting and pleasant noise, pleasant noise
only, and control, respectively.
The proposed activities would be accomplished using a mult idisciplinary team which would use the
newest means and methods according to the project theme. The ASVIT project chances of success become real
and viable due to the fact that the methodology used is according to European standards and the equipment is
one of the most non -invasion and performant equipment.
The project would run on 5 execution steps . The evaluation will be done in all phases of execution .
In the first stage , the first activity entails classification of the existing information and current stage of
research, then proceeding to identification/study of the cattle breeding technologies based on the main influence
factors which limit the obtained production. The second activity focuses on the p arameters and technical
specifications definition for the SSV system. The third activity would deal with the identification and monitoring
of the existing biological material raised in the Research and Production Center at UASVM, constructing the
database, documentation, then followed by the next activity -elaboration of an experimental project which would
consist of a solution analysis to achieve the sound and vibration system which is intended to be implemented.
At this stage a Website will be created.
The second major stage is focused on the analysis of th e several equipment designs and adaptations,
and also some modern sound and vibration induction equipment as investigation instruments with a positive
impact on cattle breeding. The first activity deals with the issuing of technical and experimental projec t of
sounds and vibrations system –SSV for monitoring and control at farm level. The second activity focuses on
the identification of logistic needs and solutions taking into account the planned SSV components and their
attributes. Then, the purchase the n ecessary equipment. To continue with, we have to point out the dimension
and adaptation of the sound and mechanic vibration emission equipment whom functionality must be according
to the required parameters. At this stage a Workshop and participation (publ ication a research paper) in technical
and scientific events in specific areas of the project are planned. The Website will be update d.
The third stage entails monitoring of the animal behavior in the presence of sounds and vibrations at
different frequenc ies, intensities and duration induced by the equipment. For this, in the first activity groups of
animals are organized in order to be monitored, and the SSV is installed. In the second activity, the
measurements would be realized on sounds and vibrations in the same time with monitoring the animal behavior
in their presence. Also, the measurements for dairy cows production of milk (quantitative and qualitative), and
biometrical measurements for the young cattle (measurements of weight, conformation, growth ). The productive
performances (yield and quality of the milk) will be measured, alongside other measurements: weight, lengths,
width, height, blood analyses (to establish markers of general health and stress, respectively – creatine kinase
CK, cortisol, g lucose, free fatty acids, electrolytes, TBARS, standard hematology measurements, supplemented
with any additional analyses if and where evidence of abnormal behavior is detected). At this stage a research
paper (ISI quoted) will be published, and the w ebsite will be update d.
The evaluation of the results obtained during the experiment and the projection of the functional SSV
model would be the fourth major phase . A major activity would be the design of the functional SSV model
according to the results obtai ned in the first activity of this stage. The next activity consists of the technological
transfer of the research results. Then, the validation of the functional SSV model and the quantification of the
effects. Then, participation at technical and scientif ic manifestations according to the project , publication a
research paper (ISI quoted) and also the organization of a workshop.
Last major stage, the fifth one , is focused on implementation, sustainability, and promoting the project
results. The first activ ity is to identify and attribute the intellectual rights of the results and prepare a p atent
application. Implementation of project results by diffusion to different economic agents with specific activities,
is the second activity. Large scale disseminatio n through national and international communication and
publication the project results, roundtables , and updating the web site of the project, is another activity.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 Project Gantt Graphic – 24 months
Stages/ Tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1st Stage
Activity I.1.
Activity I.2.
Activity I.3.
Activity I.4.
Activity I.5.
2nd St age
Activity II.1.
Activity II.2.
Activity II.3.
Activity II.4.
3rd Stage
Activity III.1.
Activity III.2.
Activity III.3.
Activity III.4.
4th Stage
Activity IV.1.
Activity IV.2.
Activity IV.3.
Activity IV.4.
Activity IV.5.
5th Stage
Activity V.1.
Activity V.2.
Activity V.3.
Activity V.4.

In terms of expected results of the proposed project , they can be classified in two broad classes:
 methodological , i.e., general models and procedures that can be applied at the farm level to produce specif ic
results ; guidelines for efficient use of sounds and vibrations
 practical – general /specific , i.e., results (solutions) that are validated in the laboratory and can be offered to
economic agents; validated results in the production of the sound and vibra tion system.
The project results valorification will be realized in two ways :
– Economic field ; at the level of dairy or beef breeding farms (which represents the target group)
– Universitary and research field through activity reports, tematical studies, sci entific communication,
articles published (ISI, international database index, CNCSIS), innovative brevets, omologated products,
round tables, workshops, final project report of activity and the presentation portal of project.
Dissemination of the project r esults will be done through the Web Portal , through tematical studies,
scientific communication, articles published in international and national revues (ISI, international database
index, CNCSIS), innovative brevets, omologated products, round tables, wor kshops, final project report of
activity and the presentation portal of project.
To achieve the complex goals of the project, a team of 7 people from UASVM Cluj-Napoca and Babes
Bolyai University of Cluj -Napoca is proposed , as also detailed in the Project Achievement Plan (Section above),
as follows: 1. Project Leader: PhD. Eng. Jurco Eugen Claudiu ( PL)-24 months – full time; 2. Research
Member 1: Prof.PhD.Eng. Onaciu Grigore ( RM1 ) – 24 months – half time ; 3. Postdoctoral Member 1 : PhD.
Eng. Țepeș -Bobescu Alina -Sabina ( PM1 ) -24 months – half time; 4. Postdoctoral Member 2 : PhD. Eng. Alin
Cosmin Tot (PM2 )-24 months – full time; 5. Technician Member : PhD Eng. Simona Gabriela Jurco ( TM) -24
months – full time; 6. Person in charge from Partner 1 : Associate Prof essor Radu Silaghi Dumitrescu ( P1) -24
months – half time; 7. Research Member 2 Cristina Puscas (Bischin) (RM2) -24 months – half time.
The expertise of experienced researchers and postdoctoral researchers nominated in the project team is
briefly describ ed in section B.2.2 (Presentation of the concept of technology / product).
In the project we will integrate students, masters from final years (through diploma, dissertation projects),
in this way, we will realize the attraction of young people for researc h work.

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT PLAN

The exis ting project material resources are: computer networks, logistic labs, animal measurements
equipments: Lydtin stick, compass, ribbon; Ecomilk analyzer, mobile milking unit , sound and vibration device
(measurement device -SVAN 958 vibration analyzer, sound l evel meter NL -32), all this equipment are existing in
the Cattle Welfare and Production Management Laboratory of UASVM – Cluj-Napoca –
(https://erris.gov.ro/Cattle -Welfare -and-Productio), as well as UV -vis spectrophotometers, microplate reader, Stages/ Activity Participants Deadlines Responsibilities
1st Stage
PL, RM1, PM1,
PM2, TM, P1,
RM2 01.05.2020

2
MONTHS
Activity I.1 . Issuing a database of the current stage of research according to the project
requirem ents.
Activity I.2. Parameters and technical specifications definition for the SSV system .
Activity I.3. Cattle database ( monitoring the biological material ).
Activity I.4. Technical solutions for sound and vibrations system – SSV.
Activity I .5. Website creation
Represents the team when dealing with AC, deals with the financial and
administrative issues, responsible for a good evolution of the project .
2nd Stage
PL, RM1, PM1,
PM2, TM, P1,
RM2 01.07.2020

4
MONTHS
Activity II.1. Draft ing technical and experimental SSV project .
Activity II.2. Definition of SSV components and their attributes .
Activity II.3. Technical solutions. Defines equipments functionality, structure and
purchase the necessary equipment.
Workshop and partic ipation within technical and scientific manifestations
according to the project requirements
Website update.
Activity II.4. Represents the team when dealing with AC, deals with the financial and
administrative issues, responsible for a good evolution of the project .
3rd Stage
PL, RM1, PM1,
PM2, TM, P1,
RM2 01.11.2020

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MONTHS
Activity III.1. Technical solutions. Choosing the place where equipment will be installed
in the shelter of cows from the Research and Production Center from
Cojocna which belongs to the our university.
Activity III.2. Monitoring and gathering data about animal behavior when SSV is used .
Activity III.3. Monitoring and gathering production and biometrical data and their
analysis .
Activity III.4. Publication of a research paper (ISI quoted) . Website update.
Represents the team when dealing with AC, deals with the financial and
administrative issues, responsible for a good evolution of the project .
4th Stage
PL, RM1, PM1,
PM2, TM, P1,
RM2 01.10.2021

4
MONTHS
Activity IV.1. Observations regarding animal organism reaction to sounds and vibrations .
Activity IV.2. Projecting of the functional SSV model .
Activity IV.3. Technological transfer of the research results .
Activity IV.4. Validation of the functional SSV model and the quantification of the
effects. Participation within national and international symposiums,
workshop . Publication of a research paper (ISI quoted) .
Activity IV.5. Website update.
Represents the team when dealing with AC, d eals with the financial and
administrative issues, responsible for a good evolution of the project .
5th Stage
PL, RM1, PM1,
PM2, TM, P1,
RM2 01.02.2022

3
MONTHS

30.04.2022
Activity V.1. Giving the intel lectual right on the results for the proj ect manager .
Patent application .
Activity V.2. The implementation of the project results by diffusion to different
economic agents with specific activities .
Activity V.3. Dissemination of the results at national and internationally level,
publicat ion the project results , the web site of the project will be up date ,
round tables .
Activity V.4. Represents the team when dealing with AC, deals with the financial and
administrative issues, responsible for a good evolution of the project .

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 EPR spectro meter, centrifuges, incubators, chromatographs, fluorescence spectrophotometers, mass
spectrometers couples to LC and GC – all of which are in place in the Chemistry Laboratory from the Babes
Bolyai University (https://erris.gov.ro/InfraChem -FCIC) .
In ord er to achieve the SSV model all team h as decided to purchase the following equipments (Logistics
line from the Project Budget) : video monitoring system , microphones, sound output equipment, sound level
meter measuring equipment (for two shelters), specific equipment for producing mechanical vibrations adapted
for cow's udder (6 units) and for young cattle (10 units) , vibration meter , data analysis programs, as well as
consumables, reagents specifics to blood tests and multimedia presentation equipment .

Project Budget:

From the total financial resources, of the amount of 554,790 RON (request ed from the budget)
approximately 17.54% will be used for the purchase of high performance equipmen t, necessary to achieve the
objectives of the project (Logistics costs represent approximately 26% from total budget) , and the difference will
cover the material, salary, travel , publication of articles, participation in symposiums, preparation of worksho ps,
realization of the database.
As potential risks for the project, one may note the variability of the studied species and of their
response reactions, and the possible reduction of financial resources for research. Since sound and vibration
effects are alr eady known for various living organisms, as pointed out above, it is anticipated that there will be
observable effects as well in cattle; difficulties may exist only adjustment SSV design if the first variants of try
parameters will not be satisfactory. To this end, we have flexibility in the SSV design, permitted by the fact that
the team includes specialists who graduated the Technical University, so that we do not depend on pre -defined
“black -box” instruments and are instead able to adapt along the way depending on the nature of the results. The
use of a significant number of animals should ensure reasonable statistical weight to the results. A success
guarantee for this project is based on the scientific results of other projects in which the team member s were
involved, their competence and research experience, the innovating character of the proposal and the major
advantages of project implementation.
As members of highly -regarded academic institutions with a track record in respecting ethics in
scientif ic research activities, we are strict on the observance of the law , competence, integrity and responsibility.
Romanian and EU legislation referring to the protection of animals during scientific experimentation (Law Nr.
206 of 27 May 2004 regarding good conduct in scientific research, technological development and innovation;
Law 43/2014 concerning the protection of animals used for scientific purposes; Law no. 305 of 12 July 2006 and
Directive 2010/63 / EU of 2010 concerning the protection of animals used for scientific purposes) will be
observed. The research and development activity will be conducted in respect for the animal; the treatment will
be done in the same way that a human being is treated, with respect and care for their well -being. The

1 Subcontracting – no more than 5% of the project’s public budget
2 For institutions under the state aid scheme, costs for travel will be made from their own contribution
3 Max. 25% of direct costs minus subcontracting and equipment costs. Allocated budget / costs (Lei)
Personal
costs Logistics1 Travel2 Indirect costs3 Total
Coordinator
(CO) Public budget 225.600 125.820 26.100 42.855 420.375
Partener 1 Public budget 93.600 19.000 5.000 16.815 134.415
Own
contribution (if
applicable) 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
Total 319.200 144.820 31.100 59.670 554.790

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PN-III-CERC -CO-PED -2-2019 experime nts proposed within the project have a good non-invasive design and can be performed on a lower
number of animals without reducing the scientific expectations.
Project impact
This project proposes through its objectives to realize a symbiosis between a num ber of complementary
domains: cattle breading, mechanics, chemistry and medicine, having as clear statement the improvement of
the quality of cattle life. Through its achievements, this project will represent a step forward on the technical
level in the f ield of cattle breading by creating a noninvasive system of sounds and vibrations (SSV) in order to
increase the health and animal production (milk and meat) both quantitatively and qualitatively . Young
researches are stimulated to participate in the resea rch, and even more they can take the research further on,
assuring also the training of a large number of young scientists in this field. Their access to the latest
achievement in this field will ensure the best possible training and specialization.
The pr oject generates economical impact as this SSV system, will provide, after homologation, important
financial advantages both from its market distribution and from the decrease of the production costs per liter of
milk and kg of meat obtained in the farm. The social impact is a major one, because this is on the first hand
human oriented , having as specific purpose the increase of the quality of life by guaranteeing essentially
healthier food production. In terms of environmental protection, the project takes into consideration the
conservation of the environment and the rational use of natural resources. Scientific impact is given by the fact
that the research team will be consolidated , increasing the number of international researchers with visible
results , through practical and technical knowledge and experience . The projects supports the activity of a
Postdoctoral Researches – plus, obviously, the ensuing publications in journals and conferences. ASVIT ’s success
might imply the export of the technology to oth er centres from our country which could implement such a
solution. The project impact is very important, especially in the context of Romania’s efforts to align to the
levels of performance imposed by the EU integration.

The content of this section corre sponds to the third evaluation criterion (method of project implementation).

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