bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Residual feed intake and relationships with performance of Nellore cattle selected for post weaning weight
Authors: Lucila Sobrinho T. , Branco R.H. , Bonilha S.F.M. , Castilhos A.M. , Figueiredo L.A. , Razook A.G. , Mercadante M.E.Z.
Published: April 2011

The objective of this work was to evaluate performance, efficiency parameters and phenotypic correlations among measurements of energy efficiency of Nellore cattle selected for post weaning weight and classified according to residual feed intake, calculated by the difference between observed and predicted intake, based on average metabolic body weight and average daily gain. Thus, animals were classified within three groups: high (> mean + 0.5 standard deviation, less efficient); medium (±0.5 standard deviation of the mean); and low (< mean - 0.5 standard deviation, more efficient) residual feed intake. No differences were observed at initial and final body weights, average daily gain and dry matter intake among groups. Animals with low residual feed intake also had greater feed efficiency, feed conversion and partial efficiency of growth and did not differ from the other animals regarding to relative growth rate and Kleiber ratio. Residual feed intake was significantly correlated to feed efficiency (-0.25), feed conversion (0.25), partial efficiency of growth (-0.37) and dry matter intake (0.16) but it did not present significant correlation with body weight (0.04), average daily gain (-0.02), relative growth rate (-0.03) and Kleiber ratio (-0.05). Significant correlations were found between feed conversion and initial body weight (0.34) and average daily gain (-0.46). Partial efficiency of growth presented significant correlation with all other efficiency parameters analyzed. Residual feed intake has high potential in productive efficiency, when compared to the other energy efficiency measurements, being independent of growth and size of the animals.
Influence of specific obsessive-compulsive symptom dimensions on strategic planning in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Authors: Pinto Paula Sanders Pereira , Iego Sandro , Nunes Samantha , Menezes Hemanny , Mastrorosa Rosana Sávio , Oliveira Irismar Reis de , Rosário Maria Conceição do
Published: April 2011

OBJECTIVE: This study investigates obsessive-compulsive disorder patients in terms of strategic planning and its association with specific obsessive-compulsive symptom dimensions. METHOD: We evaluated 32 obsessive-compulsive disorder patients. Strategic planning was assessed by the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test, and the obsessive-compulsive dimensions were assessed by the Dimensional Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale. In the statistical analyses, the level of significance was set at 5%. We employed linear regression, including age, intelligence quotient, number of comorbidities, the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale score, and the Dimensional Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale. RESULTS: The Dimensional Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale "worst-ever" score correlated significantly with the planning score on the copy portion of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (r = 0.4, p = 0.04) and was the only variable to show a significant association after linear regression (β = 0.55, t = 2.1, p = 0.04). Compulsive hoarding correlated positively with strategic planning (r = 0.44, p = 0.03). None of the remaining symptom dimensions presented any significant correlations with strategic planning. CONCLUSION: We found the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms to be associated with strategic planning. In addition, there was a significant positive association between the planning score on the copy portion of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test copy score and the hoarding dimension score on the Dimensional Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale. Our results underscore the idea that obsessive-compulsive disorder is a heterogeneous disorder and suggest that the hoarding dimension has a specific neuropsychological profile. Therefore, it is important to assess the peculiarities of each obsessive-compulsive symptom dimension.
Educação ambiental: reflexões sobre a prática de um grupo de professores de química
Authors: Leite Rosana Franzen , Rodrigues Maria Aparecida
Published: April 2011

Neste artigo, discutimos alguns aspectos da prática pedagógica de professores de química, com relação à Educação Ambiental no Ensino Médio. Participaram da pesquisa 13 professores de química do Ensino Médio de um município do estado do Paraná (Brasil), que responderam a uma entrevista semiestruturada. Dos discursos analisados, emergiram: as características da Educação Ambiental que esses professores procuram desenvolver em suas aulas; os objetivos de se abordarem as questões ambientais; experiências vivenciadas com a temática ambiental, e conteúdos que, na visão dos entrevistados, possibilitam relacionar conceitos químicos ao meio ambiente. Em boa parte das respostas, identifica-se uma concepção conservadora de Educação Ambiental, refletindo a maneira ainda tímida por meio da qual o professor trabalha essa temática.
Avaliação em matemática: uma leitura de concepções e análise do vivido na sala de aula
Authors: Paulo Rosa Monteiro , Santos Julio Cesar Augustus de Paula
Published: April 2011

Este artigo traz uma reflexão acerca da avaliação em Matemática, destacando os modos pelos quais essa avaliação pode vir a ser compreendida e discutida em um curso de formação de professores da área. Explicita-se como, a partir das situações de sala de aula, o olhar para as possibilidades da avaliação pode contribuir para a formação desse professor no que diz respeito ao compreendido pelos alunos. São analisadas três situações-problema, propostas aos alunos do curso de graduação em Matemática, cujo foco é o modo de avaliar. O olhar avaliativo e o fazer Matemática são entendidos como uma forma de o aluno voltar-se para o conteúdo matemático, abrindo-se ao que, no seu lidar cotidiano, se mostra. Diz-se da importância de se considerarem os "dados relevantes" e o "a ser conhecido" nas situações de avaliação que permitem, ao professor, ler a aprendizagem do aluno em seu modo de se expressar.
Anníbal marques da costa e a "matemática em versos e prosas": histórias da matemática na são joão del-rei do início do século XX
Authors: Souto Romélia Mara Alves , Silva Sandra Freire da
Published: April 2011

Neste artigo, apresentamos os resultados de um estudo analítico-descritivo que realizamos da obra "Matemática em versos e prosas", de Anníbal Marques da Costa, encontrada no acervo do Clube Teatral Artur Azevedo, na Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ), em Minas Gerais. A obra é um manuscrito, em dois volumes, produzida entre 1942 e 1954, que, com explícita intenção de divulgação da matemática, embora nunca tenha sido impressa, trata de conceitos e propriedades da matemática elementar. A investigação possibilitou-nos elaborar uma descrição seguida de uma análise histórica e crítica do texto, que foi enriquecida pelo acréscimo de algumas informações sobre o autor e a época em que ele viveu.
Doping cosmético: a problemática das aplicações intramusculares de óleos
Authors: Figueiredo Vandré Casagrande , Silva Paulo Rodrigo Pedroso da , Trindade Rafael de Souza , Rose Eduardo Henrique De
Published: April 2011

O doping no mundo esportivo e na subcultura de atletas profissionais e recreacionais de culturismo já é muito conhecido e estudado pela comunidade acadêmica e científica. Porém, uma nova problemática, que definimos como doping cosmético, inseriu-se há algumas décadas no mundo todo, e tem crescido em importância no Brasil nos últimos anos. Trata-se de injeções sistemáticas de substâncias oleosas por via intramuscular, conhecidas como ADE (vitaminas lipossolúveis A, D e E), com intuito de aumentar volumetricamente o músculo per se, podendo levar a necroses, deformidades físicas ou até mesmo ao óbito. Apresentamos a história do uso cosmético dos preenchedores corporais e revisamos os possíveis efeitos deletérios e fatais que podem resultar do seu abuso, assim como os mecanismos envolvidos na evolução clínica da aplicação destas substâncias. Além disto, apresentamos métodos simples para observação potencial do uso. Pretendemos com este trabalho convocar a classe dos profissionais de saúde para que esta publique relatos de casos quando estes usuários forem atendidos devidos às complicações de tal uso, visto que os casos que até hoje apareceram são apenas o início de uma nova problemática de saúde pública que tende a aumentar consideravelmente.
Rhinolekos, a new genus with three new species of Hypoptopomatinae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from upper rio Paraná
Authors: Martins Fernanda de Oliveira , Langeani Francisco
Published: April 2011

Rhinolekos, new genus, and three new species, R. britskii, R. garavelloi, and R. schaeferi, are described from rio Paranaíba, upper rio Paraná drainage, central Brazil. Rhinolekos can be diagnosed by the following combination of characters: anterior portion of the compound supraneural-first dorsal-fin proximal radial contacting the neural spine of the 9th or 10th vertebrae; presence of the lateronasal plate; absence of the median rostral plate; presence of the pectoral-fin axillary slit just in juvenile specimens; ventral surface of pectoral girdle exposed only laterally; arrector fossae partially enclosed, with opening relatively large, extending laterally halfway towards pectoral-fin base; paired anterior process of the compound supraneural-first dorsalfin proximal radial bone absent; median plate series continuous to the caudal-fin origin; iris operculum present; pteroticsupracleithrum quadrangular in shape and not extending posteriorly; supraoccipital not contributing to the dorsal portion of the swimbladder capsule; subopercular plate present; dorsal and ventral margins of snout bearing odontodes roughly equivalent in size and shape to those on remainder of the head; caudal peduncle roughly rounded in cross section; longitudinal crests in supraoccipital absent; fourth infraorbital expanded ventrally.
Potência de tração de um veículo automotor que se movimenta com velocidade constante
Authors: Silveira Fernando Lang da
Published: April 2011

Um modelo para a potência de tração de veículos automotores como função da velocidade do veículo, da resistência ao rolamento nas rodas e do arrasto aerodinâmico do ar é proposto. Um teste empírico para o modelo, baseado em dados sobre a potência nominal máxima e a velocidade máxima de 155 veículos é apresentado, corroborando o modelo de que a potência máxima está relacionada com o cubo da velocidade máxima.
"Vendo o invisível": experimentos de visualização do infravermelho feitos com materiais simples e de baixo custo
Authors: Micha Daniel Neves , Penello Germano Maioli , Kawabata Rudy Massami Sakamoto , Camarotti Teo
Published: April 2011

Utilizando materiais e equipamentos simples e de fácil obtenção no dia a dia, apresentamos neste trabalho duas experiências com a intenção de auxiliar a introdução experimental ao espectro eletromagnético. Particular ênfase é dada à faixa espectral do infravermelho próximo e suas aplicações no cotidiano. A fim de visualizar essa região do espectro, uma webcam foi devidamente alterada de forma a tornar-se sensível a tal radiação. Na primeira parte deste trabalho, fazemos uma introdução sobre os emissores e sensores de radiação infravermelha. Na segunda parte, apresentamos os experimentos e os resultados obtidos.
Uma análise quantitativa do campo magnético dentro de um meio condutor
Authors: Lüdke Everton , Gomes Cezar Augusto
Published: April 2011

Neste artigo, apresentamos detalhes da construção de um experimento laboratorial destinado a análise quantitativa da indução magnética produzido dentro de uma coluna que contem um material condutor. Um magnetômetro AC de simples construção apropriado para as medidas é também apresentado. A análise numérica dos dados mostra uma aproximação muito boa com as previsões teóricas das equações de Maxwell aplicadas à eletrodinâmica clássica.
Princípio antrópico cosmológico
Authors: Comitti V.S.
Published: April 2011

Apresento um breve sumário das origens, aplicações e críticas do princípio antrópico. Começo com os primeiros argumentos de Robert Dicke em favor do pensamento antrópico, continuo pelas formulações de Brandon Carter e as extrapolações de John Barrow e Frank Tipler. No final analiso algumas das consequências mais importantes do princípio antrópico em cosmologia e mecânica quântica. Há ainda uma seção dedicada às possíveis refutações do princípio antrópico.
Uma discussão sobre hidrodinâmica utilizando garrafas PET
Authors: Jesus V.L.B. de , Macedo Junior M.A.V.
Published: April 2011

Utilizando garrafas PET é possível investigar a hidrodinâmica de fluidos incompressíveis. Comparações utilizando os resultados experimentais da cinemática podem ser feitas. Esta proposta didática de baixo custo é aplicada na parte experimental da disciplina Fluidos e Termodinâmica do curso de Licenciatura em Física do IFRJ - Campus Nilópolis.
Audiologic Evaluation of Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis at a Pediatric Hospital
Authors: Pereira Rodrigo Guimarães , Vassoler Tríssia Maria Farah , Alcantara Lauro João Lobo , Zimmermann Elise , Santos Mara Lúcia Schmitz Ferreira , Gomes Ariana Braga
Published: April 2011

Introduction: Mucopolysaccharidosis are characterized by the deficit of lysosomal enzymes corrupting the glycosaminoglycans. Accumulating these metabolites causes several alterations, such as otologic alterations.

Objective: To evaluate a number of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis at Pequeno Principe Hospital, emphasizing their audiologic alterations and establish a permanent evaluation protocol for these patients.

Method: A backward-looking study of audiologic evaluation by using records of 18 patients diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis and attended at Pequeno Principe Hospital between January 2005 and November 2010.

Results: 7 records were selected, out of which only one did not have a hearing loss, and most of them presented conductive or mixed hearing loss, and only one had an exclusively sensorineural loss. Six of these patients had also been submitted to at least one otorhinolaryngological procedure.

Conclusion: Mucopolysaccharidosis patients require a permanent care and a multidisciplinary follow-up. The pediatric otorhinolaryngologist plays an important role when performing the otologic and audiologic evaluation and managing the airways, since almost all the patients evaluated presented some kind of hearing loss and an indication of otorhinolaryngologic procedure. The pattern determined in our service was at least an initial consultation when there is a suspicion and/or diagnosis of MPS and sequential consultations that were at least twice a year or more frequent, if necessary.
Pescadoras de camarão: gênero, mobilização e sustentabilidade na ilha Trambioca, Barcarena, Pará
Authors: Simonian Ligia Terezinha Lopes
Published: April 2011

A partir deste artigo discute-se a relação entre gênero, mobilizações sociais e sustentabilidade no contexto da ilha Trambioca, município de Barcarena, Pará, especialmente quanto à experiência das pescadoras de camarão (Macrobrachium amazonicum). A pesquisa foi orientada pela metodologia antropológica do trabalho de campo e pela produção fotográfica, mas foram igualmente incorporadas estratégias que permitiram a produção de dados para uma análise quanto à economia política. Fundamentalmente, a mesma revelou uma experiência em que as mulheres pescadoras acabam sendo o destaque na produção de camarão nessa ilha, participando de todo o processo de produção, beneficiamento e comercialização. Em face à crise ambiental e econômica globalizada, tais pescadoras propõem a criação de camarão, com o que esperam aumentar a renda. Entretanto, nesse processo organizativo, elas percebem que os limites são muitos e que precisam de financiamento, capacitação e tecnologia voltadas para a criação de camarão. Conseqüentemente, muitas implicações apresentam-se para a sustentabilidade, em especial se a possibilidade de uma economia diferenciada for levada em consideração.
A pesca artesanal e a empresa pesqueira no município de Óbidos, Pará
Authors: Aviz Adriana de
Published: April 2011

Este trabalho é produto do Projeto "O tempo da fábrica: o disciplinamento dos trabalhadores da indústria pesqueira (Óbidos-PA): um estudo comparativo", desenvolvido nos anos de 2002 e 2003 no município de Óbidos, Pará, que objetivou compreender a importância do tempo no disciplinamento do trabalho na empresa pesqueira obidense. Foram realizadas entrevistas abertas com empresários de pesca, gerentes, chefes de controle de qualidade, encarregados de salão e outros atores envolvidos no setor pesqueiro, também foram aplicados questionários semi-abertos com operários e pescadores. Utilizou-se o registro fotográfico, gravador e o caderno de anotações. A pesquisa foi realizada nas empresas pesqueiras Mundial e Pasquarelli, Colônia de Pescadores Z-19, nas embarcações (rio Amazonas) dos pescadores artesanais e em suas residências. Como foco central, procurou-se desvendar as características do 'tempo disciplinado' no setor de beneficiamento da empresa pesqueira e destacar a articulação do 'tempo natural' no processo de captura do pescado. Partindo desses pressupostos, foram utilizados o 'tempo disciplinado' e o 'tempo natural' concebido por Thompson (1975).
"Ainda um rio": afastamento e aproximação entre dois povos indígenas
Authors: Barata Maria Helena
Published: April 2011

Reflexão acerca das relações entre os povos indígenas Tenetehara (Tupi-Guarani) e Pükob'gateyê (Jê-Timbira) tendo em vista o acesso desses ao território de ambos em busca de bens materiais e simbólicos. O rio Buriticupu apresentase como marco sócio-simbólico a definir territorialidades. Os convites para a pesca conjunta equivalem a assinaturas de acordos bilaterais permitindo o ingresso a seus respectivos territórios, até que um novo evento ocorra, recolocandoos em situações divergentes e os acessos sejam mais uma vez suspensos. A sociedade nacional, apesar de sua preponderância no sistema pluriétnico regional, é propositadamente deixada entre 'parênteses'. O foco de interesse está centrado no processo de inter-relacionamento entre esses povos indígenas que, apesar da estrutura em que estão submersos, não deixam de buscar outras formas de convivência que escapam à lógica da dominação/poder ocidental.
Locating the timacum maius station on the roman road lissus-naissus-ratiaria: New archaeological research
Authors: Petrovic Vladimir , Filipovic Vojislav
Published: April 2011

As the exact location of two Timacum stations remains an open issue, the
results of the latest archaeological investigations in the environs of
Svrljig, southeast Serbia, seem to offer some corroborative evidence for the
hypothesis proposed in our previous contribution that this might be the
location of Roman Timacum Maius. A small-scale trial excavation was
undertaken on the Roman site at Kalnica in the Nisevac village area in July
2008. A trench 4 by 2m was opened in the zone of the site that had yielded
plentiful fragments of building debris as well as small finds. A massive
wall over 1m thick was found immediately beneath the surface. Built of
bro?ken limestone and pebbles bound with lime mortar, it obviously was part
of a larger structure. To the northeast of the wall was an area covered with
fragmented roof tiles. The discovery of two ceramic tumuli embedded in the
wall, indicating a wall-heating system so far unregistered on the
representative Roman urban and settlement sites in Serbia, gives additional
grounds to presume that this was a larger Roman settlement extending over an
area of more than 5ha, possibly Timacum Maius, a station on the Roman road
Lissus-Ratiaria-Naissus.
Moses as a role model in the Serbia charters after 1371 changing patterns
Authors: Vujosevic Zarko
Published: April 2011

The aspects of the Old Testament figure of Moses highlighted in the charters
of post-Nemanjic Serbia, or under the Lazarevic and Brankovic dynasties
(1371-1459), testify to a changed attitude towards Old Testament role
models. While members of the Nemanjic house such as the archbishop Sava I
and the rulers Stefan of Decani and Dusan look up to Moses as a "religious
leader", a prayerful intercessor before God and a victorious warrior, all of
that for the sake of the "chosen" people, the role he is assigned in the
arengae of the charters issued by prince Lazar and despots Stefan Lazarevic
and Djuradj Brankovic is completely different. In the universal Christian
context of the post-1371 arengae Moses figures as a "prophet" and the
builder of the Tabernacle - a prefiguration of the Church, thereby
epitomizing a major stage in the salvation history of humankind. The role of
Moses, as well as that of David, the only other Old Testament figure still
referred to in the charters of the period, has a universal ecclesiologically interpreted, significance. This new pattern of
interpreting Moses implies that the ruler?s main virtue now becomes his
concern for the "true faith" and the houses of God. The practice of the
Nemanjics as regards selection and interpretation of Old Testament themes is
reestablished by the titular despots of the Brankovic dynasty. In their
charters, the first part of the Bible with Moses as a popular leader
reassumes a "national" character and becomes part of the ideological
apparatus intended to posit the Serbs as a "New Israel".
Basic philosophical texts in Medieval Serbia
Authors: Milosavljevic Boris
Published: April 2011

Medieval Serbian philosophy took shape mostly through the process of
translating Byzantine texts and revising the Slavic translations. Apart
from the Aristotelian terminological tradition, introduced via the
translation of Damascene?s Dialectic, there also was, under the influence of
the Corpus Areopagiticum and ascetic literature, notably of John Climacus?
Ladder, another strain of thought originating from Christian Platonism.
Damascene?s philosophical chapters, or Dialectic, translated into medieval
Serbian in the third quarter of the fourteenth century, not only shows the
high standards of translation technique developed in Serbian monastic
scriptoria, but testifies to a highly educated readership interested in such
a complex theologico-philosophical text with its nuanced terminology. A new
theological debate about the impossibility of knowing God led to Gregory
Palamas? complex text, The Exposition of the Orthodox Faith. Philosophical
texts were frequently copied and much worked on in medieval Serbia, but it
is difficult to infer about the actual scope of their influence on the
formation and articulation of the worldview of medieval society. As a result
of their demanding theoretical complexity, the study of philosophy was
restricted to quite narrow monastic, court and urban circles. However, the
strongest aspect of the influence of Byzantine thought on medieval society
was the liturgy as the central social event of the community. It was through
the liturgy that the wording of the translated texts influenced the life of
medieval Serbian society.
Valtazar Bogisic and the general property code for the principality of Montenegro: Domestic and foreign associates
Authors: Lukovic Milos
Published: April 2011

Assigned with the task to prepare a general property code for the
Principality of Montenegro, V. Bogisic conducted in 1873 a survey on
customary law, relying on several local informants who were well versed in
the matter and as a rule holders of high military and civil offices. A
distinctive group of Bogisic?s associates were members of the commission
responsible for discussing two drafts of the code, all of them judges of the
highest court in Montenegro at the time. In contrast to their contribution
which is quite well known, that of his foreign consultants, although
significant, is not. In two of his texts, one of which was published
posthumously, Bogisic expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided by
the eminent French and German legal experts R. Dareste, E. Glasson, C.
Bluntschli, J. Neubauer and K. Dickel.
In the shadow of the Macedonian issue international realignments and Balkan repercussions: From the Greek-Yugoslav agreements of 18 june 1959 to the 1960 crisis in relations between Athens and Belgrade
Authors: Sfetas Spyridon
Published: April 2011

The 1960s were a decade of important developments in the Balkans. Skopje?s
stirring up of the issue of the supposed "Macedonian" minority led to a
series of diplomatic clashes between Greece and Yugoslavia, culminating in
the 1960-1962 crisis. A major role in developments in the Balkans was played
by the Soviet Union, which, directly or indirectly, greatly influenced the
shaping of Yugoslav foreign policy. The crisis began in August 1960 when for the first time since 1950, the Yugoslavia Foreign Ministry publicly
raised the question of protecting the rights of the "Macedonian minority".
While the Athens-Belgrade crisis was not serious enough to lead them to
break off diplomatic relations, it did have a catalytic effect on the
shaping of Bulgarian policy with regard to the Macedonian question. After
the restoration of democracy in Greece (1974), and despite her need for
support from Yugoslavia on the Cyprus issue, the Karamanlis government did
not repeat the "mistakes" of 1959. Belgrade, having secured in 1975 a
renewal of the agreement on the free zone in the Port of Thessaloniki, did
not insist on signing a border agreement. The Macedonian question had
become of no more than academic interest in the discussions of politicians
on both sides of the border, and the crisis of 1960-62 merely a forgotten
flareup.
Bridging the great divide: Contested Kosovo span is a symbol of international failure
Authors: Taylor Scott
Published: April 2011

The paper offers a first-hand insight into the situation in Kosovo shortly
after its unilateral declaration of independence in February 2008 and takes
a look at the unexpectedly poor results of the UN interim administration of
Kosovo. Arguing against recognition of Kosovo?s independence, it draws
attention to the fact that in 2007 a number of UN observers took the
unprecedented step of compiling an independent analysis, which they
published and circulated without filtering it through the chain of command and that in the immediate aftermath of Kosovo?s declared independence, a
large number of UN field officers voiced their concerns about the
international community turning a blind eye to the reality of the situation
on the ground.
Upper Moesian Bacchic worshippers as reflected in jewellery and cosmetic objects
Authors: Pilipovic Sanja
Published: April 2011

The paper looks at the anepigraphic material such as jewellery and cosmetic
objects recovered from the province of Upper Moesia. The quality of the
material used in their manufacture, their findspots and iconography, serve
as a basis in an attempt to shed light on the origin and social status of
Bacchic worshippers in that part of the Roman Empire.
John Stuart Mill in nineteenth-century Serbia: Influence on political thought and gender issues
Authors: Pantelic Ivana
Published: April 2011

The paper deals with the reception of J. S. Mill?s writings by contemporary
Serbian intellectuals. As shown in the paper, the impact that Millean ideas
made on many important Serbian politicians and philosophers from all parts of
the political spectrum was broad and profound. Special attention is paid to
the work of liberal and socialist thinkers, notably Vladimir Jovanovic and
Svetozar Markovic. The influence of Mill?s ideas on Serbia?s political
development is also examined, as well as how Mill?s attitude towards the
question of women?s rights impacted contemporary Serbian political thought.
La Yougoslavie titiste vue par les diplomates français (1955-1974)
Authors: Troude Gilles
Published: April 2011

Les relations entre la France et la Yougoslavie pendant la p?riode o? cette
derni?re ?tait dirig?e par Tito, ?taient marqu?es d?abord par l?aide
yougoslave aux in?surg?s alg?riens, et ensuite par le refus de g?n?rale De
Gaule de rencontrer le pr?sident Yougoslave. L?aide aux FLN alg?rien
s?inscrivait dans la politique de non-alignement de Tito dont un aspect
important ?tait la coop?ration avec les pays musulmans dans le Tiers Mondes,
facilit? en partie par les liens mis en place entre les pays musulmans et
les Musulmans Yougoslaves. G?n?ral De Gaule, consid?rait le sort que Tito
avait r?serv? ? g?n?ral Mihailovic comme inacceptable, et estimait en plus
que la f?d?ra?tion yougoslave en tant que telle est une structure ?tatique
plus que fragile.
Curing and mechanical properties of chlorosulphonated polyethylene rubber blends
Authors: Markovic Gordana , Jovanovic Vojislav , Samarzija-Jovanovic Suzana , Marinovic-Cincovic Milena , Budinski-Simendic Jaroslava
Published: April 2011

In this paper the curing and mechanical properties of two series of prepared
blends, i.e., chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM)/isobutylene-co-isoprene
(IIR) rubber blends and chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM)/chlorinated
isobutylene-co-isoprene (CIIR) rubber blends were carried out. Blends were
prepared using a two roll-mill at a temperature of 40-50?C. The curing was
assessed by using a Monsanto Oscillating Disc Rheometer R-100. The process of
vulcanization accelerated sulfur of pure rubbers and their blends was carried
out in an electrically heated laboratory hydraulic press under a pressure of
about 4 MPa and 160?. The stress-strain experiments were performed using
tensile tester machine (Zwick 1425). Results indicate that the scorch time,
ts2 and optimum cure time, tc90 increase with increasing CSM content in both
blends. The values of modulus at 100% and at 300% elongation and tensile
strength increases with increasing CSM content, whereas elongation at break
shows a decreasing trend. The enhancement in mechanical properties was
supported by data of crosslink density in these samples obtained from
swelling measurement and scanning electron microscopy studies of the rubber
blends fractured surfaces.
Do we reach target lipid levels in diabetic and non-diabetic patients with previous myocardial infarction?
Authors: Aleksic Emina , Stamenkovic Radmila , Lapcevic Mirjana , Deljanin-Ilic Marina , Djordjevic Dragan , Tasic Ivan
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Considering that dyslipidaemia is an important factor for
cardiovascular diseases, target lipid levels are rarely reached in everyday
clinical practice. Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate how
often we achieve the treatment goals for the lipid parameters in the diabetic
and non-diabetic patients after the previous myocardial infarction (MI).
Methods. The survey included 118 patients (84 males and 34 females), mean age
59.38?9.86 years, 34 (28.8%) of them diabetics, with the history of MI in the
previous 3 years. The patients were selected from the database of multicentre
prospective interventional study ?Secondary prevention of coronary heart
disease and cerebrovascular diseases?, conducted in 2005 on 1,189 patients in
Serbia. The patients were further followed in the period from 18 (5th visit)
and 36 months (6th visit) after inclusion into the study from 2005-2008.
Their lipid status, the use of lipid-lowering drugs, and the independent
prognostic factors for major adverse coronary events were identified. In the
beginning of the study, all patients were informed about the importance of
lifestyle change and active approach to treatment. The accomplishment of
secondary preventive measures was estimated on the basis of the European
guidelines on secondary prevention of the coronary heart disease. Results.
Three years after introduction of the preventive measures, diabetics had a
higher prevalence of the target levels of the total cholesterol (21.2% vs.
7.6%) and HDL-cholesterol than non-diabetics (100% vs. 87.3%) (p<0.05).
Non-diabetics had significantly higher prevalence of the target levels of
LDL-cholesterol than diabetics (19% vs. 3%) (p<0.05). No significant
differences were found in the prevalence of the treatment goals of
triglycerides in diabetic (42.4%) and non-diabetic patients (60.8%) (p>0.05).
At the end of the study, after applying secondary prevention measures, 27.3%
of diabetics did not use lipid-lowering drugs. The percentage of
non-diabetics using no lipid-lowering drugs was lower (20.3%), but the
difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). By using the method
Enter Cox regression multivariant analysis, the change in the level of
triglycerides, total and LDL-cholesterol were singled out as independent
prognostic factors for major adverse coronary events. Conclusion. Our study
has shown high prevalence of increased plasma concentrations in the total,
LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and low plasma concentrations of
HDL-cholesterol, as well as the insufficient use of lipid-lowering drugs in
diabetic and non-diabetic patients with previous MI. Decreasing the total
cholesterol and increasing the HDL-cholesterol are significant, decreasing of
triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol does not suffice. Therefore, secondary
prevention measures of cardiovascular events should be intensified,
especially in patients with diabetes.
Transient pseudohypoaldosteronism
Authors: Stajic Natasa , Putnik Jovana , Paripovic Aleksandra , Bogdanovic Radovan
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Infants with urinary tract malformations (UTM) presenting with
urinary tract infection (UTI) are prone to develop transient type 1
pseudohypoaldosteronism (THPA1). Objective. Report on patient series with
characteristics of THPA1, UTM and/or UTI and suggestions for the diagnosis
and therapy. Methods. Patients underwent blood and urine electrolyte and
acid-base analysis, serum aldosterosterone levels and plasma rennin activity
measuring; urinalysis, urinoculture and renal ultrasound were done and
medical and/or surgical therapy was instituted. Results. Hyponatraemia
(120.9?5.8 mmol/L), hyperkalaemia (6.9?0.9 mmol/L), metabolic acidosis
(plasma bicarbonate, 11?1.4 mmol/L), and a rise in serum creatinine levels
(145?101 ?mol/L) were associated with inappropriately high urinary sodium
(51.3?17.5 mmol/L) and low potassium (14.1?5.9 mmol/L) excretion. Elevated
plasma aldosterone concentrations (170.4?100.5 ng/dL) and the very high
levels of the plasma aldosterone to potassium ratio (25.2?15.6) together with
diminished urinary K/Na values (0.31?0.19) indicated tubular resistance to
aldosterone. After institution of appropriate medical and/or surgical
therapy, serum electrolytes, creatinine, and acid-base balance were
normalized. Imaging studies showed ureteropyelic or ureterovesical junction
obstruction in 3 and 2 patients, respectively, posterior urethral valves in
3, and normal UT in 1 patient. According to our knowledge, this is the first
report on THPA1 in the Serbian literature. Conclusion. Male infants with
hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia and metabolic acidosis have to have their urine
examined and the renal ultrasound has to be done in order to avoid both, the
underdiagnosis of THPA1 and the inappropriate medication.
Characteristics of reproductive health of women in their generative age
Authors: Miljkovic Snezana , Djokic Dragoljub , Djukic-Dejanovic Slavica , Mitrasinovic Dejan , Grbic Gordana , Radosavljevic-Svetozarevic Jelena , Prelevic Rade , Krivokapic Zarko , Visnjic Aleksandar
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Any research of reproductive health has to encompass the
relevant connotations of this complex term. In order to establish relevant
multidimensional characteristics, it is necessary to assess intercorrelations
of the characteristics most commonly used to describe it. Objective. Our aim
was to describe the characteristics of reproductive health and to establish
their significance in describing this term. Methods. Within the study of
health of adult inhabitants of Serbia, on the sample of 2,817 women aged
20-49 years, the data on different reproductive health characteristics were
collected by way of a structured questionnaire. By way of factorial analysis
(principal components method, Kaisser Varimax criterion), representative
characteristics (factors) were selected out of a large number of
characteristics, describing reproductive health of women in a
multidimensional way, interrelationships of the factors were explained, and
carriers - the most important individual characteristics - were selected for
further analysis. Results. The characteristics of female reproductive health
in Serbia are poor, both from the health policy standpoint and in comparison
with other countries. Reproductive health describes 7 relevant factors and
their carriers (characteristics which best reflect the variability of
characteristics involved in a factor). These involve sexual behaviour
(self-assessed HIV infection risk), contraception (use of contraceptive
devices on one?s own initiative), adequate protection of reproductive health
(usage of gynaecological services even when healthy), abortions (pregnancy
outcome), HIV control (HIV testing usage), postpartal protection (visits of
field nurses after being discharged from maternity ward) and reproductive
period (doctor visits after being discharged from maternity ward).
Conclusion. All the characteristics of reproductive health used in various
studies are not equally important in the description of this complex
phenomenon. Factorial analysis can explain intercorrelations of the studied
characteristics and make possible the selection of those most representative.
Biometeorological phases influence pedestrian trauma
Authors: Gajic Vladimir , Milojevic Dragan , Raskovic Aleksandar , Smailagic Jasminka , Djonovic Nela , Sijacki Ana
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Biometeorological circumstances have a big influence on all
traffic participants, especially reflexes, moving coordination and perception
ability. With a lower attention and drivers? and pedestrians? concentration,
there was a larger amount of pedestrian trauma in certain biometeorological
phases. Objective. The aim of this study was to establish the correlation
between pedestrian trauma and biometeorological phases. Methods. The
comparative analysis of everyday biometeorological phases for the city of
Kragujevac determined by RHMI and the evidence of knocked-down pedestrians
from the Kragujevac traffic police for the period 2003-2008. Results. There
were 6,127 accidents, with 696 knocked pedestrians in 666 (10.87%) accidents.
Most of them happened in 2003 (135), and the fewest in 2005 (90). Most
accidents were during December (74), the fewest were in June (46). The fewest
accidents were during 04-05-06 hour interval (by 2), most during 13-14 hours
(61). There were 374 males and 349 females. Most of the males (by 60) were
0-10 and 11-20 years old, most of the females (74) were 11-20 years old.
There were 443 pedestrians who suffered slight body injuries (112 were
11-20), 225 suffered heavy and 28 had lethal injuries (most over 70). As
provokers, the pedestrians suffered because of improper crossing roads (185),
while as a casualties, they suffered due to speeding of vechicles (285). Most
accidents happened in biometeorological phases 4 (168) and 9 (151), the
fewest in phase 10 (4). Conclussion. Statistical analysis shows a significant
correlation between pedestrians? accidents and biometeorological phases, when
the most accidents occurred during penetrations of cold fronts, while there
was a sudden switch of weather conditions from warm-dry to cold-wet weather.
Acute reversible ischaemic neurological deficit induced by internal carotid artery kinking: Case report
Authors: Ilic Miodrag , Tanaskovic Slobodan , Ilijevski Nenad , Radak Djordje
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Internal carotid artery (ICA) kinking is a pathological
malformation with angulation of the vessel?s axis of 90? or less. It is known
that kinking causes the reduction of flow within the vessel that may be
exacerbated by progressive head rotation up to the point that causes complete
cessation of flow. In this article, we report on the case of acute reversible
ischaemic deficit induced by internal carotid artery kinking and immediate
neurological recovery following surgical reconstruction. Case Outline. A
64-year-old woman was admitted to Vascular Surgery Clinic due to severe
dizziness, fainting and walking instability, suddenly arising a few days
prior to admission. Two years before, the left ICA reconstruction was done
for kinking, after which there was no cerebral ischaemia symptoms. Symptoms
have been present perpetually, enhanced when resting and with head movement.
CT angiography (MSCT) showed haemodynamic significant right ICA kinking. The
left ICA postoperative finding was regular. Computerized tomography (CT) of
the endocranium was done and no novel lessions were verified than those seen
two years earlier. Resection, shortening and reimplantation of the right ICA
were performed. A few hours following surgical reconstruction, there was no
cerebral ischaemia symptoms, neither when resting nor with head movement.
On the third postoperative day, the patient was discharged for home
treatment. Conclusion. Surgical repair for symptomatic ICA kinking
contributes to cerebral ischaemia symptoms reduction, improves cerebral
perfusion and significantly prevents carotid thrombosis and stroke. In this
paper, we have seen that in case of acute cerebral ischaemia symptoms and ICA
kinking, surgical ICA treatment appears to be justified.
Diffuse large cell lymphoma and colon adenocarcinoma in patient with Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia
Authors: Radojkovic Milica , Ristic Slobodan , Colovic Natasa , Cemerikic-Martinovic Vesna , Colovic Milica
Published: April 2011

Introduction. Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia is a rare B cell
lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by lymphoplasmocyte bone marrow
infiltration and monoclonal IgM gammopathy. In the majority of cases,
Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia is a chronic disease with variable course.
Therapy consists of alkylating agents, purine analogs and antiCD20 monoclonal
antibody. In the literature, there have been descriptions of rare cases of
progression of Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia to aggressive lymphoma, as
well as secondary carcinoma in the patients after treatment of
macroglobulinaemia. Case Outline. A 63-year-old patient was diagnosed with
serum monoclonal IgM kappa gammopathy (Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia).
Chemotherapy was applied and a good clinical and haematological response had
been achieved. Ten years later, the patient was diagnosed with colon
adenocarcinoma as a secondary malignancy, and operated on. Within one month,
the patient rapidly developed a large neck tumour mass. Tumour biopsy
revealed the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma with the expression
of monoclonal lambda chain, which more likely pointed out to coexistence of
two different B cell lymphoproliferative disorders, rather than the
transformation of Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia to aggressive lymphoma.
The patient was treated with chemotherapy following R-CHOP protocol, and
clinical remission was achieved. Seven months later, despite the successful
treatment of lymphoproliferative disorder, dissemination of adenocarcinoma
led to the lethal outcome. Conclusion. The patient was diagnosed with a rare
occurrence of three neoplastic diseases: Waldenstr?m?s macroglobulinaemia,
colon adenocarcinoma and diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The possible
mechanisms of the combined appearance of lymphoproliferative and other
malignant diseases include the previous treatment with alkylating agents,
genetic, immunomodulatory and environmental factors.
Activity of the Communist Government Appointed in the Greek-Catholic Episcopal Office in Prešov
Authors: Borza Peter
Published: April 2011

Activity of the Communist Government Appointed in the Greek-Catholic Episcopal Office in Prešov

The paper deals with the activities of the government appointee in the Greek Catholic Episcopal office in Presov before the violent destruction of the Greek Catholic Church in 1950. The government appointee was used by the communists in the Episcopal office to limit the freedom of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Slovakia. This was an unprecedented intrusion into the jurisdiction of bishops, which contravened the church, but also democratic principles. Government appointees were part of the planned fight against the Church, which was at that time, the last real force, capable of contradicting the emerging totalitarian regime.
Bilateral Absence of the A3 Pulleys in a Rock Climber
Authors: Rein Susanne , Leclercq Caroline
Published: April 2011

The patient was an 18-year-old male rock climber who was referred to a hand surgeon with a chief complaint of worsening pain in the proximal phalanx of his right middle finger. Past surgical history for the patient included surgical reconstruction of the A2 and A3 pulleys of the left middle finger 2 years prior, following a finger injury that occurred while rock climbing. While the A2 pulley was ruptured, the A3 pulley was absent and replaced by loose fibrous connective tissue. Magnetic resonance imaging was ordered, which demonstrated findings consistent with an absent A3 pulley of the right middle finger. Intraoperatively, these findings were confirmed and surgical reconstruction was performed. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2011;41(5):366. doi:10.2519/jospt.2011.0411
A B2E Solution
Authors: Hawking Paul , Foster Susan , Stein Andrew
Published: April 2011

This chapter looks at the evolving nature of enterprise resource planning systems and how companies are using these systems to support the implementation of a business-to-employee (B2E) solution. In recent times there has been a plethora of research associated with the impact and implications of e-commerce/e-business. Much of this research has focused on the various business models such as business-to-business and business-to-consumer with the importance of developing customer and partner relationships being espoused. However, there has been little attention paid to the potential of business-to-employee systems, and the role the Internet can play in improving business-to-employee relationships. This chapter looks at the emerging B2E model and uses Australian case studies to look at the change management issues associated with employee self-service applications.
E-Government in Developing Countries
Authors: Samaratunge Ramanie , Waddell Dianne
Published: April 2011

Even though there is an emerging literature on information age reform of the public sector, research focused on potential and problems related to introduction of information-based reforms in developing countries is still limited. Thus in this chapter, experience in one developing country, Sri Lanka, is examined. Problems related to information-based technology is analysed and the lacuna in the literature is narrowed. It is argued that despite the great potential for IT in enhancing effective and efficient public sector in Sri Lanka, there are a number of difficulties hindering the development of computerised information systems. The upgrading of infrastructure facilities in Sri Lanka is long overdue. A lack of competent and committed individuals who could provide effective guidance in developing IT services in the public sector is another concern. The issues such as appropriate training, attractive promotion systems and remunerations for public officials need to be addressed urgently. Reforming existing organizational structures and changing officials’ attitudes towards change are essential. The increasing public awareness of the potential of IT services enhancing the quality and timeliness of the public service is essential.