bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vascular and metabolic effects of the haem oxygenase-1 inducer haem arginate in subjects with the metabolic syndrome: A translational cross-over study
Authors: Dekker Douwe , Dorresteijn Mirrin J , Peters Wilbert HM , Bilos Albert , Pennings Sebastiaan WC , Wagener Frank ADTG , Smits Paul
Published: October 2015

This translational randomized and vehicle-controlled cross-over study was performed to assess the impact of haem arginate treatment on haem oxygenase-1 induction, endothelial function and insulin sensitivity in subjects with the metabolic syndrome ( n = 14). Both treatment periods consisted of 5 days. Haem arginate or vehicle (l-arginine) was administered intravenously on Days 1 and 3. Forearm blood flow in response to acetylcholine and nitroglycerine was measured by venous occlusion plethysmography (Day 3), insulin sensitivity by a hyperinsulinaemic clamp procedure (Day 5). Haem arginate did not improve endothelial function or insulin sensitivity but significantly reduced the vasodilator response to nitroglycerine ( p < 0.01). These negative findings are in contrast to the preclinical data, which may be due to short duration of therapy and limited haem oxygenase-1 induction as well as interference by markedly elevated plasma haem levels observed after haem arginate treatment ( p < 0.01). Future studies should pay attention to the delicate balance between sufficient dosing and timely normalization of plasma haem levels.
How Partisan Conflict in Congress Affects Public Opinion
Authors: Flynn D.J. , Harbridge Laurel
Published: October 2015

Scholars are increasingly interested in how partisan conflict in Congress affects public evaluations of institutional performance. Yet, existing research overlooks how the public responds to one of the most widely discussed consequences of partisan conflict: legislative gridlock. We develop expectations about how partisan conflict resulting in partisan wins, losses, and gridlock will affect evaluations of Congress, and how these relationships will differ across consensus and non-consensus issues. Results from two survey experiments indicate that partisan conflict resulting in a victory for one’s own party boosts approval relative to compromise, but conflict resulting in gridlock substantially damages approval. However, the degree to which gridlock decreases approval hinges on the type of policy under consideration. On consensus issues, citizens reward legislative action by either party—their party or the opposing party—over gridlock.
The Diagnostic Efficacy and Biological Effects of microRNA-29b for Colon Cancer
Authors: Li Leping , Guo Ying , Chen Yuezhi , Wang Jinshen , Zhen Lei , Guo Xiaobo , Liu Jinglei , Jing Changqing
Published: October 2015

Background:

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide in terms of both incidence and mortality. The associations of expressions of tissue and plasma miR-29b were not detected in this study.

Methods:

There are 400 healthy age- and gender-matched controls enrolled in this study in a rate of 1:2. The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was undertaken using the expression level for miR-29b in the colorectal cancer specimens from patients with cancer and healthy controls to assess the diagnostic accuracy of both tissue and plasma miR-29b levels.

Results:

It was found that the expression of plasma miR-29b is associated with the tissue miR-29b. Advanced study showed that aberrant miR-29b expression in both cancer tissues and plasma is associated with the clinicopathological data of patients with colorectal cancer. Tissue miR-29b showed an AUC of 0.883, with a sensitivity of 81.6% and a specificity of 84.9%. However, the AUC for plasma miR-29b was 0.743, with a sensitivity of 61.4% and a specificity of 72.5%. The analyses of the biological effects of miR-29b for colorectal cancer showed that miR-29b could inhibit the cell viability and migration.

Conclusion:

In summary, our data suggest that both the tissue and the plasma miR-29b levels have some value as a diagnostic tool for colorectal cancer. Advanced biological effects were conducted to detect the potential effect on the cell viability and migration. Future investigations including larger patient populations and patients with early-stage colorectal cancer are needed to confirm the potential diagnostic value of miRNA-29b in colorectal cancer.
Fermented soybeans, Chungkookjang, prevent hippocampal cell death and β-cell apoptosis by decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines in gerbils with transient artery occlusion
Authors: Park Sunmin , Kim Da Sol , Kang Sunna , Moon Bo Reum
Published: October 2015

Since Chungkookjang, a short-term fermented soybean, is known to improve glucose metabolism and antioxidant activity, it may prevent the neurological symptoms and glucose disturbance induced by artery occlusion. We investigated the protective effects and mechanisms of traditional (TFC) and standardized Chungkookjang fermented with Bacillus licheniformis (BLFC) against ischemia/reperfusion damage in the hippocampal CA1 region and against hyperglycemia after transient cerebral ischemia in gerbils. Gerbils were subjected to either an occlusion of the bilateral common carotid arteries for 8 min to render them ischemic or a sham operation. Ischemic gerbils were fed either a 40% fat diet containing 10% of either cooked soybean (CSB), TFC, or BLFC for 28 days. Neuronal cell death and cytokine expression in the hippocampus, neurological deficit, serum cytokine levels, and glucose metabolism were measured. TFC and BLFC contained more isoflavonoid aglycones than CSB. Artery occlusion increased the expressions of IL-1β and TNF-α as well as cell death in the hippocampal CA1 region and induced severe neurological symptoms. CSB, TFC, and BLFC prevented the neuronal cell death and the symptoms such as dropped eyelid, bristling hair, reduced muscle tone and flexor reflex, and abnormal posture and walking patterns, and suppressed cytokine expressions. CSB was less effective than TFC and BLFC. Artery occlusion induced glucose intolerance due to decreased insulin secretion and β-cell mass. TFC and BLFC prevented the impairment of glucose metabolism by artery occlusion. Especially TFC and BLFC increased β-cell proliferation and suppressed the β-cell apoptosis by suppressing TNF-α and IL-1β which in turn decreased cleaved caspase-3 that caused apoptosis. In conclusion, TFC and BLFC may prevent and alleviate neuronal cell death in the hippocampal CA1 region and neurological symptoms and poststroke hyperglycemia in gerbils with artery occlusion. This might be associated with increased isoflavonoid aglycones.
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Practice: A Health Care Response to Interpersonal Violence
Authors: Davies Jon A. , Todahl Jeff , Reichard Anna E.
Published: October 2015

Interpersonal violence has a profoundly negative impact on individuals and our society. Health care providers are in a unique position to identify interpersonal violence, support survivors, and to contribute to violence prevention. The purpose of this article is to describe the nature, scope, and impact of interpersonal violence, its subsequent trauma on individuals, families, and society, and to delineate how providers can apply trauma-sensitive practice. The authors provide definitions, examples and prevalence rates and review theories of violence and violence prevention. They describe how to create a trauma-sensitive practice by being aware of the trauma that accompanies violence, the barriers to violence prevention, and how to intervene with patients about violence. Providers are urged to adopt universal screening practices, educate themselves on the nature of interpersonal violence and engage in screening, education, collaboration, and social justice activities to reduce interpersonal violence. Resources are provided to assist health care organizations, providers, and patients in addressing interpersonal violence.
Static scheduling in consideration of resource categories in collaborative product development project
Authors: Li Yingzi , Zhang Shuo
Published: October 2015

In collaborative product development project plan phase, a reasonable allocation plan can shorten project duration. Static scheduling is a useful way to obtain the allocation result. Matching degree and resource categories are introduced into the standard model of multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem to reflect the resource characteristics including three aspects: (1) human resource is different from technology resource, (2) different technology resources will influence project duration, and (3) technology resource quantities also influence duration. Aimed at two static scheduling models, simple genetic algorithm and two-layer parthenogenetic algorithm are designed. Finally, a case study was presented to validate the method.
Local fractional variational iteration algorithm II for non-homogeneous model associated with the non-differentiable heat flow
Authors: Zhang Yu , Srivastava Hari M , Baleanu Mihaela-Cristina
Published: October 2015

In this article, we begin with the non-homogeneous model for the non-differentiable heat flow, which is described using the local fractional vector calculus, from the first law of thermodynamics in fractal media point view. We employ the local fractional variational iteration algorithm II to solve the fractal heat equations. The obtained results show the non-differentiable behaviors of temperature fields of fractal heat flow defined on Cantor sets.
A comparison of the non-invasive ultrasonic cardiac output monitor (USCOM) with the oesophageal Doppler monitor during major abdominal surgery
Authors: Hodgson Luke E , Forni Lui G , Venn Richard , Samuels Theophilus L , Wakeling Howard G
Published: October 2015

Background

Perioperative interventions, targeted to increase global blood flow defined by explicit measured goals, reduce postoperative complications. Consequently, reliable non-invasive estimation of the cardiac output could have far-reaching benefit.

Methods

This study compared a non-invasive Doppler device – the ultrasonic cardiac output monitor (USCOM) – with the oesophageal Doppler monitor (ODM), on 25 patients during major abdominal surgery. Stroke volume was determined by USCOM (SVUSCOM) and ODM (SVODM) pre and post fluid challenges.

Results

A ≥ 10% change (Δ) SVUSCOM had a sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 88% to detect a ≥ 10% Δ SVODM; the area under the receiver operating curve was 0.94 (95% CI 0.90–0.99). Concordance was 98%, using an exclusion zone of <10% Δ SVODM. 135 measurements gave median SVUSCOM 80 ml (interquartile range 65–93 ml) and SVODM 86 ml (69–100 ml); mean bias was 5.9 ml (limits of agreement −20 to +30 ml) and percentage error 30%.

Conclusions

Following fluid challenges SVUSCOM showed good concordance and accurately discriminated a change ≥10% in SVODM.
Screening for sexually transmitted infections in high-risk groups
Authors: Corcoran Neave
Published: October 2015

The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has continued to rise over recent decades with around 450 000 STIs diagnosed in England in 2013. Primary care is one of the key points of delivery of sexual health care and general practice is ideally positioned to offer STI screening and management. Groups who are at greater risk of STIs include young people, men who have sex with men and commercial sex workers. The factors affecting STI risk can include higher baseline prevalence of STIs among a particular group of the population, certain behavioural factors, and problems accessing sexual health services. It is important for primary care doctors to be aware of these risk factors and to be competent in screening for STIs. This article deals specifically with screening for STIs in high-risk groups.
Fluctuations of Hyperglycemia and Insulin Sensitivity Are Linked to Menstrual Cycle Phases in Women With T1D
Authors: Brown Sue A. , Jiang Boyi , McElwee-Malloy Molly , Wakeman Christian , Breton Marc D.
Published: October 2015

Background:

Factors influencing glycemic variability in type 1 diabetes (T1D) may play a significant role in the refinement of closed loop insulin administration. Phase of menstrual cycle is one such factor that has been inadequately investigated. We propose that unique individual patterns can be constructed and used as parameters of closed loop systems.

Method:

Women with T1D on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and continuous glucose monitoring were studied for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. Ovulation prediction kits and labs were used to confirm phase of menstrual cycle. Glycemic risks were assessed using the low- and high blood glucose indices (LBGI and HBGI). Insulin sensitivity (SI) was estimated using a Kalman filtering method from meal and insulin data. Overall change significance for glycemic risks was assessed by repeated measures ANOVA, with specific phases emphasized using contrasts.

Results:

Ovulation was confirmed in 33/36 cycles studied in 12 subjects (age = 33.1 ± 7.0 years, BMI = 25.7 ± 2.9 kg/m2, A1c = 6.8 ± 0.7%). Risk for hyperglycemia changed significantly during the cycle ( P = .023), with HBGI increasing until early luteal phase and returning to initial levels thereafter. LBGI was steady in the follicular phase, decreasing thereafter but not significantly. SI was depressed during the luteal phase when compared to the early follicular phase ( P ≤ .05). Total daily insulin, carbohydrates, or calories did not show any significant fluctuations.

Conclusions:

Women with T1D have glycemic variability changes that are specific to the individual and are linked to phase of cycle. An increased risk of hyperglycemia was observed during periovulation and early luteal phases compared to the early follicular phase; these changes appear to be associated with decreased insulin sensitivity during the luteal phase.
Cefepime-Associated SIRPIDs in a Patient With Normal Renal Function
Authors: Johnson Emily , Hannawi Yousef , Martinez Nirma Carballido , Ritzl Eva K.
Published: October 2015

Cefepime has been associated with encephalopathy and with nonconvulsive seizure activity, primarily in patients with renal impairment. Here, we report a case of cefepime-associated encephalopathy in a patient with normal renal function with stimulus-induced rhythmic activity seen on electroencephalogram, which resolved on discontinuation of cefepime. We bring this to the attention of the neurohospitalist community, as cefepime is widely used in the hospital setting, and cefepime-related neurotoxicity may go overlooked, especially in patients with normal renal function. Neurologists must recognize drug-related patterns, as the treatment is removing a medication rather than adding an antiepileptic medication.
The Effect of Cognitive and Relational Social Capital on Structural Social Capital and Micro-Enterprise Performance
Authors: Muniady Rajennd A/L , Mamun Abdullah Al , Mohamad Mohd. Rosli , Permarupan P. Yukthamarani , Zainol Noor Raihani Binti
Published: October 2015

Social capital and its dimensions are highly interrelated, and the outcome of social capital provides entrepreneurs with resources and knowledge that are not available in the first place. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of relational and cognitive social capital on structural social capital and the effect of structural social capital on the performance of micro-enterprises owned and managed by women in Peninsular Malaysia. This study uses a cross-sectional approach, and quantitative data are collected through structured interviews. It was found that cognitive social capital has a significant positive effect on structural social capital, and structural social capital has a significant positive effect on micro-enterprise performance. It was found that relational social capital has a positive but insignificant effect on structural social capital. Therefore, women entrepreneurs should emphasize on making the communication process easier and on ensuring that their business values, norms, interpretation, and meaning are shared and communicated to relevant parties to improve network ties and to build a dense network, which is essential in providing access to resources and knowledge. This, in return, is expected to improve the micro-enterprise performance in Malaysia.
Impact of Technical Support on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Gajic Natasa , Boolaky Mehraz
Published: October 2015

Technical support through co-creation of value in automotive paint processes and activities is essential to the success of paint manufacturing companies. This study aimed to explore the impact of technical support on customer satisfaction through value-in-use in the automotive paint market. A quantitative questionnaire survey involving a convenience sample of 169 respondents was used for data collection. The questionnaire design bore on the SERVPERF instrument with embedded value-in-use attributes. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 21 statistical methods exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and multiple regression analysis (MRA). The findings of this study revealed that the key value-in-use attributes were relationship quality (trust), knowledge required for providing help in getting maximum product benefits, sharing of knowledge, and a range of product and service offerings that satisfy customer needs. Trust had the greatest impact on customer satisfaction. The results also revealed that service quality dimension assurance exerted the greatest positive impact on customer satisfaction.
Fatal Work-Related Injuries
Authors: Brinker Kimberly , Jacobs Teri , Shire Jeffrey , Bunn Terry , Chalmers Juanita , Dang Gregory , Flammia Dwight , Higgins Sheila , Lackovic Michelle , Lavender Antionette , Lewis Jocelyn S. , Li Yinmei , Harduar Morano Laurel , Porter Austin , Rauscher Kimberly , Slavova Svetla , Watkins Sharon , Zhang Lei , Funk Renée
Published: October 2015

In 2008, the work-related injury fatality rate was 3.8 per 100,000 workers in the United States but was 5.2 per 100,000 workers for the southeast region. Work-related fatalities in the southeast were examined for the period 2008 to 2011. Median work-related injury fatality rates are reported for the southeast region, each of the 12 states, and the United States. The percentages of employees in high fatality industries and work-related fatalities by cause were calculated. Finally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s database was searched for fatality reports. States with the highest rates (per 100,000 workers) included Arkansas (7.2), Louisiana (6.8), and West Virginia (6.6). Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia each had more than 20% of their employees in high fatality industries. Forty percent of work-related injury fatalities were from transportation incidents in the southeast and the United States. Future analyses should include work-related injury fatality rates by industry and compare rates with other U.S. regions.
Understanding Goal-Directed Action in Emerging Adulthood
Authors: Wall Jessie M. , Law Ada K. , Zhu Ma , Munro David , Parada Filomena , Young Richard A.
Published: October 2015

This article describes an alternative framework for conceptualizing and researching emerging adulthood based on the notions of goal-directed processes. Specifically, contextual action theory (CAT) is proposed to add value to understanding transition-to-adulthood processes because of its emphasis on description, intentional action, and relational context. A related naturalistic, longitudinal method, the action-project method (A-PM), is used to study joint, goal-directed actions and projects (multiple actions over time). The A-PM qualitatively describes joint projects of emerging adults and those involved with them by relying on three perspectives of action: manifest behavior, internal processes, and social meaning. The method consists of video recording joint action between participants, accessing internal processes of action through a video playback interview, and monitoring joint projects over time. This conceptualization and method have been used to describe the joint goal-directed processes inherent in emerging adulthood including parent–youth relationships, friendship, identity formation, and school–work transitions.
Can We Find Signals of Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Small Businesses? Exploring the Motives of Small Businesses for Establish Linkages with Non-profit Organisations
Authors: Díaz-Ramírez Julia Helena
Published: October 2015

This study explores the motives and interests of small businesses (SBs) to establish partnerships with non-profit organisations (NPOs) in a developing country. Social issues in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a topic of considerable research interest, and in this paper I explore those interactions that link the entrepreneurial nature of the SB with the actions that address social–economic issues. These partnerships enable to the SB to connect its economic purpose with its social function. I argue that the SB acts as a ‘social entrepreneur’ through those interactions.

A sample of Colombian SBs which have established interactions with NPOs in the food sector is examined using an exploratory inductive methodological approach based on case studies. Furthermore, the findings reveal that the establishment of these kinds of partnerships depends on a combination of SBs surrounding conditions, the stage of development of the SB and the motivations of the owner-manager (OM). Those combinations are associated with a variety of logics and interests that give some signs of social and inclusive entrepreneurial behaviour in the SBs.
Responding to Complexity: Microfinance MIS Service Providers as Complex Adaptive Systems
Authors: Sinha Gaurav
Published: October 2015

The general systems theory is widely used to study organisations. It offers concepts and metaphors to study how organisations function. In tune with the contemporary approaches in systems thinking, this article examines responses of small management information system (MIS) service providers in the microfinance sector. These small service providers play a pivotal role in defining the growth strategy of the sector, in general, and many microfinance institutions, in particular. Precisely, the study seeks answers to the following questions: What approaches do the small (or associated) service providers in the microfinance sector follow to run their organisations? Given the present complex environment, where do such approaches lead them to or what are the issues they face? How do these service providers respond to these challenges? This article is an attempt to map responses of MIS services providers in dealing with complexities and the ecosystem in which they operate. It proposes an evolving framework based on some key elements drawn from systems theory. Given the huge number of micro and small enterprises across the world, the present study expects to provide insights into how small entrepreneurial organisations operate, the challenges they face and the steps they adopt to address these challenges.
Grupo Islita: Is Financial Sustainability Better Secured by Becoming a Non-profit Organisation or a For-profit Enterprise?
Authors: Garcia-Rada Ximena , Jäger Urs P. , Young Dennis R. , Schroeder Kira
Published: October 2015

This article presents a teaching case on a non-profit organisation that serves the base of the pyramid populations in Costa Rica. The organisation needs to determine whether its financial sustainability is better secured by increasing its services or by seeking funds from the donor market. The case presents three teaching goals. First, participants will learn the pros and cons of gaining financial resources as a non-profit organisation or as a business with significant social and environmental impacts. Second, participants will understand how an organisation can integrate poor communities into its core business. Finally, participants will reflect on the challenges that a management team faces when selling a socially oriented, sustainability-driven hotel service that is located in a high poverty area to upscale tourists or donors.
Sonographic Evaluation and Diagnosis of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Resulting in Massive Intra-abdominal Ascites
Authors: Hitchcock Amber R.
Published: October 2015

Mesothelioma is most commonly thought of as a pathology of the lungs; however, in rare cases it may develop in other areas of the body. Vague symptoms and lack of visible tumors in the beginning stages of the disease can make this pathology difficult to diagnose when manifesting in locations other than the lungs. This case study presents a rare occurrence of peritoneal mesothelioma. Multiple imaging modalities typically play a role in the diagnosis of this pathology, including sonography and computed tomography. The case report highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic values sonography can offer for such pathology.
Gnb isoforms control a signaling pathway comprising Rac1, Plcβ2, and Plcβ3 leading to LFA-1 activation and neutrophil arrest in vivo
Authors: Block Helena , Stadtmann Anika , Riad Daniel , Rossaint Jan , Sohlbach Charlotte , Germena Giulia , Wu Dianqing , Simon Scott I. , Ley Klaus , Zarbock Alexander
Published: October 2015

Key Points

Gnb isoforms are centrally involved in Rac1-dependent chemokine-induced LFA-1 activation. Plcβ2 and Plcβ3 function nonredundantly to produce inositol triphosphate with subsequent calcium flux leading to LFA-1 activation.
Plasma preparation to measure FDA‐approved protein markers by selected reaction monitoring
Authors: Kiseleva Olga I. , Romashova Yulia A. , Moskaleva Natalia E. , Petushkova Natalia A. , Teryaeva Nadezhda B. , Belyaev Artem Yu. , Lisitsa Andrey V.
Published: October 2015

Background

The development of commercially available panels for human blood plasma screening via selected reaction monitoring (SRM) offers reliable, cost‐efficient and highly‐standardized discovery and validation of protein biomarkers. However, protein detection by SRM can be hampered by interfering peptide fragment ions. To estimate the influence of interference on protein detection, we performed different types of sample preparation and implemented SRM measurements for well‐characterized protein targets approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Methods

We used the PlasmaDeepDive™ SRM assay from BiognoSYS AG for absolute quantification of 18 proteins in 19 samples of human plasma using three different protocols for sample preparation. SRM measurements were performed using iRT standards for retention time normalization and isotopically‐labeled reference peptides for absolute quantification. SpectroDive™ software was used for automated detection of reliable peak groups.

Results

Fourteen targeted proteins were quantitatively measured in more than half of the samples. Depletion of highly‐abundant plasma proteins and peptide fraction clean‐up on centrifuge plates resulted in detection of all 18 targeted proteins in femtomolar to picomolar concentrations.

Conclusions

It was shown that commercially designed SRM kits are suitable for SRM detection of well‐established plasma/serum biomarkers.
The contribution of contraception, marriage and postpartum insusceptibility to fertility levels in Uganda: an application of the aggregate fertility model
Authors: Rutaremwa Gideon , Galande Johnstone , Nviiri Hellen Laetitia , Akiror Edith , Jhamba Tapiwa
Published: October 2015

Background

While recent studies have indicated that fertility has remained high in Uganda, no systematic attempt has been made to identify the factors responsible for this persistent trend and to quantify these factors. This paper uses the Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys (UDHS) of 2006 and 2011, to examine the contribution contraceptive use, marriage and postpartum infecundability on one hand and Total Fertility Rate (TFR) on the other.

We constructed a database using the Woman’s Questionnaire from the UDHS 2006 and 2011. We then apply Bongaarts aggregate fertility model procedures to derive estimates of total fertility rate for the different socioeconomic groups.

Results

The findings indicate that a woman’s contraceptive behavior; marriage status and postpartum infecundability (also referred to as postpartum insusceptibility due to postpartum amenorrhea, which is intended to measure the effects on fertility breastfeeding), are important predictors of fertility outcomes. The results also show that higher education levels and urban residence are consistently associated with lower fertility rates and are positively associated with contraceptive use. Other key predictors of fertility include: wealth status, and region of residence.

Conclusion

The country needs to scale-up target interventions that are aimed at uplifting the education status of women and improving their economic wellbeing, because such interventions have a positive impact on fertility reduction and on improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes.
Joining up land and marine seismic data: Case study from Procida and Ventotene Islands (Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy)
Authors: Di Fiore Vincenzo , Cavuoto Giuseppe , Punzo Michele , Tarallo Daniela , Pelosi Nicola , Giordano Laura , Alberico Ines , Marsella Ennio , Mazzola Salvatore
Published: October 2015

The seismic refraction survey, routinely used to obtain information on subsurface geology, has a limited use in the foreshore zone. We have evaluated a nonstandard approach to acquire seismic data in the backshore-foreshore area, joining up land and marine seismic data. The innovative part was the acquisition of a continuous seismic profile that allowed the recording of high-resolution data in a transition zone (TZ) to establish an integrated approach for improving the land-marine seismic model in areas characterized by a complex near surface geology. To achieve this objective, two seismic tests were carried out along the beaches of the Tyrrhenian islands of Procida and Ventotene. We defined the P-wave [Formula: see text] and S-wave velocities [Formula: see text] with depth by integrating the tomography of the refracted first arrivals ([Formula: see text] velocities versus depth) with the inversion of the phase velocities dispersion curves extracted from the surface waves (1D [Formula: see text] velocities models). Working with both seismic methods allowed us to overcame the limitations of each approach and to compare and check the obtained results. The velocity models enabled resolution of the near-surface velocity variations and definition of refractors down to a maximum depth of 40 m below ground level. This has provided useful insights to map the 2D bedrock surface and to evaluate ground stiffness and dynamic behavior of soil. Our study, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of high-resolution seismic surveys in the land-sea TZ, proved that the use of a marine streamer connected to land cable, was a powerful tool to define different subsoil structures to assist with future planning (coastal management) of these areas.
Microseismic event location using the first and reflected arrivals
Authors: Belayouni Nidhal , Gesret Alexandrine , Daniel Guillaume , Noble Mark
Published: October 2015

Locating microseismic events accurately is essential to characterizing hydrofracked reservoirs. Several location approaches have been developed to solve this problem. We have developed a global grid search method based on the Bayesian probabilistic approach. In addition to retrieving the global minimum of the cost function, it enabled the computation of the uncertainty that was essential to quantify the quality of the results. The location uncertainty was tightly related to the amount and the quality of observed data used to perform the location. Using multiple arrivals increased the quantity of information collected in a cost-effective manner (no additional receivers were required). In this location algorithm, we have used the first and reflected arrivals to constrain the locations. To locate the events, it was essential to model the first and reflected arrivals given a velocity model and acquisition geometry. We have developed a ray-tracing algorithm capable of computing traveltimes and polarization of direct, refracted, and reflected waves in layered velocity models. We have applied this methodology for several examples. The synthetic data set was generated using full-waveform finite-difference modeling and recorded in a single vertical well. The first and reflected traveltimes were picked using the 3C seismograms. In the last example, we used the Cotton Valley real data set in which reflections could be seen for strong events due to the high velocity contrasts. The applications revealed that the location uncertainty was significantly reduced when using both arrivals compared with the case when only first arrivals were used. Combining the first and reflected arrivals even allowed us to improve the location accuracy when the velocity model was inaccurate.
Deletion of IGF-1 Receptors in Cardiomyocytes Attenuates Cardiac Aging in Male Mice
Authors: Ock Sangmi , Lee Wang Soo , Ahn Jihyun , Kim Hyun Min , Kang Hyun , Kim Ho-Shik , Jo Daewoong , Abel E. Dale , Lee Tae Jin , Kim Jaetaek
Published: October 2015

IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) signaling is implicated in cardiac hypertrophy and longevity. However, the role of IGF-1R in age-related cardiac remodeling is only partially understood. We therefore sought to determine whether the deletion of the IGF-1R in cardiomyocytes might delay the development of aging-associated myocardial pathologies by examining 2-year-old male cardiomyocyte-specific IGF-1R knockout (CIGF1RKO) mice. Aging was associated with the induction of IGF-1R expression in hearts. Cardiomyocytes hypertrophied with age in wild-type (WT) mice. In contrast, the cardiac hypertrophic response associated with aging was blunted in CIGF1RKO mice. Concomitantly, fibrosis was reduced in aged CIGF1RKO compared with aged WT hearts. Expression of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand was increased in aged WT hearts, but this increase was attenuated in aged CIGF1RKO hearts. Phosphorylation of Akt was increased in aged WT, but not in aged CIGF1RKO, hearts. In cultured cardiomyocytes, IGF-1 induced senescence as demonstrated by increased senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining, and a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor inhibited this effect. Furthermore, inhibition of phosphoinositide 3-kinase significantly prevented the increase in IL-1α, IL-1β, receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand, and p21 protein expression by IGF-1. These data reveal an essential role for the IGF-1-IGF-1R-Akt pathway in mediating cardiomyocyte senescence.
Οι τοιχογραφίες του Αγίου Νικολάου στα Μαριτσά της Ρόδου (1434/5) και ο ζωγράφος Αλέξιος
Authors: ΜΑΣΤΡΟΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ Νικόλαος
Published: October 2015

Ο ναός του Αγίου Νικολάου στα Μαριτσά (1434/5) σώζει ένα από τα πλέον ενδεικτικά τοιχογραφικά σύνολα της Ιπποτοκρατίας στη Ρόδο. Το συνεπτυγμένο εικονογραφικό πρόγραμμα, με την απεικόνιση δημοφιλών αγίων της περιοχής και ιεραρχών και η μνεία στην κτητορική επιγραφή του ζωγράφου Αλεξίου, ο χρωστήρας του οποίου μπορεί να αναγνωρισθεί σε μέρος του διακόσμου της Αγίας Αναστασίας στο χωριό Μονόλιθος της Ρόδου, προσθέτουν νέα στοιχεία σχετικά με την καλλιτεχνική δημιουργία στη Ρόδο του 15ου αιώνα.
Η Κυρία η Καρδιοβαστάζουσα. Νέα κρητική εικόνα της ένθρονης βρεφοκρατούσας Παναγίας
Authors: ΑΓΡΕΒΗ Μαρία
Published: October 2015

Θέμα του άρθρου αποτελεί η δεσποτική εικόνα της ένθρονης βρεφοκρατούσας Παναγίας με την επωνυμία Ἡ Κυρία ἡ Καρδιοβαστάζουσα (διαστ. 97×63,5×2 εκ.) από το ναό των Εισοδίων της Θεοτόκου στον οικισμό της Καλλονής (Πέρπενης) στον Πάρνωνα, που φυλάσσεται, μετά από τη συντήρησή της, στο Εργαστήριο Συντήρησης στον Μυστρά. Η παράσταση συνδέεται με γνωστά έργα της Κρητικής Σχολής και χρονολογείται στις αρχές του 16ου αιώνα.
Basilikos. Relecture d’une inscription Phrygienne
Authors: KIOURTZIAN Georges
Published: October 2015

Η πρώτη έκδοση της επιγραφής του 10ου αιώνα από τη Φρυγία δεν είχε επεξηγήσει τη συντομογραφία Β (3η, 6η γραμμή) και το όνομα Καλλωνάς (4η γραμμή). Μετά την εξέταση των πηγών αναλύθηκε ο όρος «βασιλικός», που αφορά στον ειδικό απεσταλμένο του αυτοκράτορα σε διπλωματικές αποστολές και ο οποίος αργότερα θα λάβει οικονομικές, φορολογικές και σπανιότερα δικαστικές αρμοδιότητες, για να εκλείψει τελικά τον 11ο αιώνα και στη θέση του να εμφανιστούν οι «άνθρωποι του βασιλέως». Στην επιγραφή του Inlice θεωρούμε ότι ο όρος «βασιλικοί» αναφέρεται σε εξέχοντα μέλη της τοπικής αριστοκρατίας.
Ἀνιχνεύοντας τὸ Μεταβυζάντιο στὸν ἑλληνικὸ χῶρο. Μιὰ ἐπισκόπηση τῶν προβλημάτων τῆς ἀρχαιολογικῆς ἔρευνας
Authors: ΤΡΙΑΝΤΑΦΥΛΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Δημήτριος Δ.
Published: October 2015

Ἀπόπειρα ἀνακεφαλαίωσης τῶν ἀνοιχτῶν ἐρευνητικῶν ζητημάτων στὸ πεδίο Μεταβυζαντινῆς Ἀρχαιολογίας/Τέχνης στὴν Ἑλλάδα καθὼς καὶ τῶν ἐλλείψεων σὲ ἐργαλεῖα σπουδῶν. Τονισμὸς ἀρνητικῶν φαινομένων ἀπὸ πλευρᾶς ἐπιστημονικῆς δεοντολογίας.
Το καθολικό της Μονής Ευαγγελίστριας Αλιάρτου Βοιωτίας
Authors: ΚΑΡΑΤΖΟΓΛΟΥ Iωάννης Α.
Published: October 2015

Το καθολικό της μονής Ευαγγελιστρίας Αλιάρτου (17ος αι.) στις πλαγιές του Ελικώνα είναι σπάνια περίπτωση διώροφου μεταβυζαντινού καθολικού. Στον όροφο έχει δίστυλο σταυροειδή εγγεγραμμένο ναό και νάρθηκα με τυφλό τρούλο στο μέσον και τεταρτοσφαίρια επί γωνιακών ημιχωνίων στα πλάγια. Κάτω από τον κυρίως ναό υπάρχει τρίκλιτη θολωτή κρύπτη κατ’ απομίμηση εκείνης της μονής Οσίου Σεραφείμ Δομπού (16ος αι.), που επηρεάστηκε από τη γειτονική μονή του Οσίου Λουκά (11ος αι.). Θολωτές δίοδοι εξυπηρετούν την απόκρυψη τιμαλφών και τη διαφυγή ανθρώπων
Αρχιτεκτονικά γλυπτά της ύστερης αρχαιότητας και των βυζαντινών χρόνων στο Χαμζά Μπέη τζαμί στη Θεσσαλονίκη
Authors: ΡΑΠΤΗΣ Κωνσταντίνος Θ. , ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑΔΟΥ Στυλιανή Δ.
Published: October 2015

Η παρούσα μελέτη αποσκοπεί στην παρουσίαση και την εξαγωγή συμπερασμάτων σχετικά με την τυπολογία, τα μορφολογικά χαρακτηριστικά και τη χρονολόγηση των αρχιτεκτονικών γλυπτών της ύστερης αρχαιότητας και των βυζαντινών χρόνων που επαναχρησιμοποιήθηκαν κατά τα τέλη του 16ου αιώνα στο αίθριο του Χαμζά Μπέη τζαμί στη Θεσσαλονίκη.
Οι βυζαντινές τοιχογραφίες του Άϊ-Μιχαήλη στο Βουνό στην Άνω Κορακιάνα Κερκύρας
Authors: ΒΟΚΟΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Παναγιώτης Λ.
Published: October 2015

Τὸ ἀνατολικὸ τμῆμα τοῦ μονόχωρου ξυλόστεγου ναοῦ τοῦ Ταξιάρχη Μιχαὴλ στὴν Ἄνω Κορακιάνα Κερκύρας ἀνάγεται στὸν 11ο αἰῶνα καὶ διασώζει τοιχογραφίες ποὺ παρουσιάζουν πολλὲς ὁμοιότητες μὲ τὸν διάκοσμο τοῦ χρονολογημένου στὸ 1074/5 ναΐσκου τοῦ Ἁγίου Μερκουρίου στὸ γειτονικὸ χωριὸ Ἅγιος Μάρκος, π.χ. στὴν Θεοφάνεια τοῦ ἀνατολικοῦ ἀετώματος, στὴν ἀπεικόνιση τοῦ ἐπωνύμου ἁγίου στὸ τεταρτοσφαίριο τῆς ἁψῖδος καὶ στὴν χρήση τῆς ἰσοψηφίας τῆς λέξεως ἀμὴν στὴν κτιτορικὴ ἐπιγραφή.
Performances on Ivory: The Musicians and Dancers on the Lid of the Veroli Casket
Authors: PAPAGIANNAKI Anthousa
Published: October 2015

Το κιβωτίδιο Veroli, κατασκευασμένο από ελεφαντοστέινες πλάκες και οστέινες ταινίες καρφωμένες σε ξύλινο πυρήνα με οστέινα καρφιά, είναι ίσως το πιο γνωστό μεσοβυζαντινό κιβωτίδιο, διακοσμημένο με μυθολογικές μορφές υψηλής ποιότητας. Το σκέπασμά του διατηρεί ένα μουσικό σύνολο και τρεις χορευτές ιδιαίτερου ενδιαφέροντος. Αν όμως στρέψουμε την προσοχή μας από την αρχαϊκή εμφάνιση των μορφών στα μουσικά όργανα που κρατούν και στην εικονογραφία του χορού, τότε μπορούμε ίσως να διακρίνουμε στοιχεία από την καθημερινή ζωή της μεσοβυζαντινής περιόδου κρυμμένα πίσω από ένα αρχαϊκό πέπλο.
Immured Vessels in Churches on Crete: Preliminary Observations on Material from the Prefecture of Rethymnon
Authors: YANGAKI Anastasia G.
Published: October 2015

Στη μελέτη παρουσιάζονται οι προκαταρκτικές παρατηρήσεις που προήλθαν από τη μελέτη των εντοιχισμένων αγγείων σε ναούς του Νομού Ρεθύμνου (Κρήτη). Γίνεται αναφορά στις περιοχές του Νομού στις οποίες η πρακτική εντοιχισμού ήταν περισσότερο διαδεδομένη, στις βασικές μορφές διάταξης των αγγείων στους εξωτερικούς τοίχους των ναών και στις ποικίλες κατηγορίες εφυαλωμένων αγγείων που έχουν εντοιχιστεί σε αυτούς.
Ζωγραφικές μαρτυρίες του 12ου αιώνα στην Ανατολική Μακεδονία
Authors: ΣΤΡΑΤΗ Αγγελική
Published: October 2015

 

Εξετάζονται δείγματα τοιχογραφικών διακοσμήσεων του 12ου αιώνα στον χώρο της Ανατολικής Μακεδονίας που έχουν εντοπιστεί σε ανασκαφέντα ναό στο Δέλτα του ποταμού Στρυμόνα κοντά στην Αμφίπολη, στις σωζόμενες τοιχογραφίες του ναού του Αγίου Νικολάου στον Ελαιώνα Σερρών και σε ένα μεμονωμένο φυλλοφόρο σταυρό, σε Αγίασμα στην Παλαιά Μητρόπολη Σερρών. Η ζωγραφική αυτή, παρά τον αποσπασματικό χαρακτήρα της, ακολουθεί πιστά τα ποικίλα ρεύματα της υστεροκομνήνειας κυρίως φάσης του 12ου αι., δημιουργώντας και εκφράζοντας τη δική της ανεξάρτητη καλλιτεχνική πρόταση.
Le Sauveur. Une icône du XIIe siècle dans une collection privée à Moscou
Authors: SMIRNOVA Engelina
Published: October 2015

Η εικόνα του Σωτήρα (39x36 εκ.) είναι ένα σπάνιο έργο τέχνης που ανήκει σε ιδιωτική συλλογή της Μόσχας. Χρονολογείται στον 12ο αιώνα, με βάση το ύφος και τον τρόπο (;) της ζωγραφικής, που παρουσιάζει στενή συγγένεια με τις ρωσικές και βυζαντινές τοιχογραφίες και φορητές εικόνες του α΄ μισού –β΄ τετάρτου του αιώνα, όπως για παράδειγμα με τις παραστάσεις του Μανδηλίου και του Κεραμίου στο καθολικό της μονής Mirozh, στο Pskov. Η ιδιαιτερότητα του ξύλου επιβεβαιώνει την πρώιμη χρονολόγηση της εικόνας.
Άγνωστη εικόνα του αγίου Συμεών του Θεοδόχου στη Σίφνο
Authors: ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ Νανώ
Published: October 2015

Στο ναό των Ταξιαρχών Αρτεμώνα, στη Σίφνο, εντοπίστηκε εικόνα εξαιρετικής τέχνης με το σπάνιο θέμα του Αγίου Συμεών του Θεοδόχου, που στέκει όρθιος με τον Χριστό στην αγκαλιά του. Διαπιστώνεται ότι η εικονογραφία της διαφοροποιείται από τη γνωστή εικόνα του Μιχαήλ Δαμασκηνού στο Ηράκλειο και προσεγγίζει τον τύπο της Παναγίας Γλυκοφιλούσας, όπως απαντάται σε εικόνα της Μονής Γωνιάς. Το έργο χρονολογείται στα μέσα του 15ου αιώνα και αποδίδεται στο περιβάλλον του ζωγράφου Άγγελου (Ακοτάντου).
Die Fresken der Marienkirche in Cerskë bei Leskovik (Südalbanien). Ein Beitrag zur spätbyzantinischen Monumentalmalerei im nördlichen Epirus
Authors: KIRCHHAINER Karin
Published: October 2015

Εξετάζονται οι τοιχογραφίες του ναού της Θεοτόκου στο χωριό Cerskё της Νότιας Αλβανίας. Μελετάται το εικονογραφικό πρόγραμμα του ναού, η εικονογραφία και η τεχνοτροπία των παραστάσεων. Οι τοιχογραφίες, που περιλαμβάνουν παραστάσεις του Δωδεκαόρτου και μορφές αγίων, φιλοτεχνήθηκαν στα τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από ζωγράφο μάλλον περιορισμένων ικανοτήτων. Ως προς το εικονογραφικό πρόγραμμα, έντονες είναι οι ομοιότητες με σύγχρονους ναούς της Καστοριάς.
Η εικόνα του αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ με δώδεκα σκηνές του κύκλου του στην Καλαμάτα. Ένα άγνωστο έργο του Γεωργίου Κλόντζα
Authors: ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ Νανώ , ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Έλενα
Published: October 2015

Παρουσιάζεται η εικόνα του αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ, με δώδεκα σκηνές στο πλαίσιο, που εντοπίστηκε στην Καλαμάτα (Εφορεία Βυζαντινών Αρχαιοτήτων) και αποδίδεται στον Γεώργιο Κλόντζα. Εξετάζεται η εικονογραφία του όρθιου αρχαγγέλου, που πατάει επάνω σε σαρκοφάγο με νεκρή γυναίκα, καθώς και οι σκηνές του σπάνιου κύκλου του αρχαγγέλου. Εντοπίζονται οι πηγές της εικονογραφίας σε δυτικές χαλκογραφίες και οι ομοιότητες με γνωστά εικονογραφημένα χειρόγραφα του ζωγράφου.
Ο Ιωάννης Μαυρόπους και η απεικόνιση των αυτοκρατόρων στο ναό του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ στο Σωσθένιο τον 11ο αιώνα
Authors: ΤΣΑΝΤΗΛΑΣ Γεώργιος
Published: October 2015

Ο Μαυρόπους, στο επίγραμμά του με λήμμα Εἰς τήν ἐν τῷ Σωσθενίῳ εἰκόνα, περιγράφει μια μνημειακή παράσταση στέψης αυτοκρατόρων (πιθανότατα του Μιχαήλ Ζ΄Δούκα και της συζύγου του Μαρίας της Αλανίας) από τον Χριστό. Από το επίγραμμα συνάγεται ότι ο οκταγωνικός ναός του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ του Σωσθενίτου, που επανιδρύθηκε από τον Ιουστινιανό στο διάστημα 536-552, ακολουθεί το αρχιτεκτονικό σχέδιο του ναού των Αγίων Σεργίου και Βάκχου, του οποίου μάλιστα, με βάση τη μαρτυρία και άλλου επιγράμματος, το terminus post quem της ίδρυσής του μετατίθεται από το έτος 527 στο έτος 532.
Syrian, Palaiologan, and Gothic Murals in the “Nestorian” Church of Famagusta
Authors: BACCI Michele
Published: October 2015

Το άρθρο εξετάζει τις τοιχογραφίες του ναού του Αγίου Γεωργίου του Εξορινού στην Αμμόχωστο της Κύπρου, που χρονολογείται στον 14ο αιώνα και θεωρείτο κατά παράδοση ναός Νεστοριανών. Οι σωζόμενες τοιχογραφίες φέρουν συριακές επιγραφές και χαρακτηρίζονται από σαφή αντιπαράθεση στοιχείων αραβο-χριστιανικών, βυζαντινών παλαιολόγειων και ιταλο-γοτθικών. Μπορούν να θεωρηθούν έργο διαφόρων καλλιτεχνών που εργάστηκαν ανάμεσα στο 1300 περίπου και στις τελευταίες δεκαετίες του αιώνα για μια κοινότητα Μαρονιτών ή Μελκιτών Σύριων που συνδέονταν με τη Φραγκική οικογένεια των Gibelet, παλαιών ηγεμόνων του Jbail (Λίβανος).
Η λατρεία του αγίου Προκοπίου την περίοδο των Σταυροφόρων και η βιογραφική εικόνα του στο Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων
Authors: ΤΣΑΝΤΗΛΑΣ Γεώργιος
Published: October 2015

Η μελέτη της βιογραφικής εικόνας του αγίου Προκοπίου, που φυλάσσεται στο Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων έδειξε ότι ο κύκλος της ακολουθεί πιστά συγκεκριμένους βίους και ότι η διάταξη των σκηνών αντιστοιχεί απολύτως στην αφήγηση του κειμένου, γεγονός που παρατηρείται και στην εικόνα της αγίας Αικατερίνης στο Σινά. Συνδεδεμένη με τον ιερό χώρο του αγίου, η εικόνα αποδίδεται σε σταυροφορικό εργαστήριο της Άκρας και χρονολογείται στην προτελευταία δεκαετία του 13ου αι.
Το καθολικό της μονής Τσάτσαρη. Ένας άγνωστος βυζαντινός ναός κοντά στην Ασωπία Βοιωτίας
Authors: ΒΟΓΙΑΤΖΗΣ Σωτήρης
Published: October 2015

Η εγκαταλελειμμένη Μονή Τσάτσαρη βρίσκεται κοντά στο χωριό Ασωπία της Βοιωτίας. Το καθολικό είναι ένας μικρός ναός, που ανήκει στον τύπο των σταυροειδών εγγεγραμμένων τετράστυλων με νάρθηκα, και είναι αφιερωμένος στον Προφήτη Ηλία. Το νότιο τμήμα του ναού, δηλαδή τα νότια διαμερίσματα, μέρος της κεραίας και του νάρθηκα, αποκόπηκαν και στη θέση τους κατασκευάστηκε τοίχος. Η κύρια φάση μπορεί, με κάθε επιφύλαξη, να χρονολογηθεί γύρω στο τρίτο τέταρτο του 12ου αιώνα, ενώ ο νάρθηκας ανήκει στον 13ο αιώνα.
Τρεις σκηνές από τον θεομητορικό κύκλο σε τμήμα εικόνας από την Κίμωλο
Authors: ΞΑΝΘΑΚΗ Θέτις
Published: October 2015

Η μικρή εικόνα που βρίσκεται στον ναό των Ταξιαρχών στη Χώρα Κιμώλου, απεικονίζει τρεις σκηνές από τον θεομητορικό κύκλο, (Ευαγγελισμός Ιωακείμ, Ευαγγελισμός Άννας και Ασπασμός). Η στενή εικονογραφική και τεχνοτροπική συγγένεια των σκηνών αυτών με ομάδα σύνθετων εικόνων, γνωστότερη από τις οποίες είναι αυτή (Τ1561) στο Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο Αθηνών υποδεικνύει ότι αποτελούν τμήμα ευμεγέθους εικόνας, που χρονολογείται στο τέλος του 15ου αιώνα.
Une icône novgorodienne inédite de la première moitié du XVe siècle au thème de la Transfiguration et les icônes russes illustrant le même sujet
Authors: SMIRNOVA Engelina
Published: October 2015

Στη ρωσική εικονογραφία της Μεταμόρφωσης του Χριστού εμφανίζεται συχνά ένας ιδιαίτερος τύπος: Στην κορυφή της παράστασης, οι μορφές του Χριστού και των προφητών Ηλία και Μωυσή πλαισιώνονται από δύο σκηνές που παριστάνουν τους ίδιους προφήτες μαζί με αγγέλους. Ο Ηλίας προβάλλει πάνω σε νεφέλη, ενώ ο Μωυσής εγείρεται από τον τάφο του. Και οι δύο σκηνές συμβολίζουν τη συμμετοχή όλης της ανθρωπότητας στη Μεταμόρφωση του Χριστού και στηρίζονται σε αναφορές στα πατερικά κείμενα. Υπάρχουν και άλλα παραδείγματα στη ρωσική ζωγραφική φορητών εικόνων, στα οποία υπογραμμίζεται η σύνδεση μεταξύ Παλαιάς και Καινής Διαθήκης.
Η μεταβυζαντινή ζωγραφική στη Βέροια. Ζωγράφοι και εργαστήρια στο 17ο αιώνα
Authors: ΤΣΙΛΙΠΑΚΟΥ Αγαθονίκη Δ.
Published: October 2015

Ο κύριος στόχος αυτής της εργασίας είναι να εντοπίσει και να παρουσιάσει τις τοιχογραφίες του 17ου αι. -ακριβώς χρονολογημένες και μη– οι οποίες διατηρούνται σε ναούς της Βέροιας. Αφορά επίσης στην απόδοση των έργων ζωγραφικής σε συγκεκριμένους καλλιτέχνες και εργαστήρια και την ένταξή τους στην προγενέστερη και σύγχρονη καλλιτεχνική παραγωγή της πόλης, της ηπειρωτικής Ελλάδας και των περιοχών περί των βορειότερων συνόρων της (σημερινές βαλκανικές χώρες). Σε μια περίπτωση (εργαστήριο ζωγράφου Αγίου Νικολάου Γούρνας) έχουν εντοπιστεί στενές σχέσεις με το Άγιον Όρος αν όχι με τη Θεσσαλονίκη και σε μιαν άλλη με την περιοχή της Καστοριάς, από την οποία φαίνεται, ότι προέρχεται ο ζωγράφος του ναού της Αγίας Παρασκευής Βέροιας.