bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of the intermediate care team in detecting and responding to loneliness in older clients
Authors: Chana Richard , Marshall Paul , Harley Clare
Published: June 2016

The intermediate care team supports patients in their own homes to manage complex needs. They are ideally placed in the community to identify older adults at risk of loneliness. However, little is known about how intermediate care team professionals perceive, detect or respond to loneliness in their clients. This study explores intermediate care team professionals' attitudes to loneliness in the context of perceived service priorities and their experiences of managing loneliness in their clients. Eight professionals (n=2 physiotherapists, n=3 occupational therapists, n=3 nurses) took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed thematically using framework analysis, applying the theory of planned behaviour as an interpretive framework. Intermediate care team professionals see loneliness as a significant issue for many of their older clients but a low priority for intermediate care team services. They believe that loneliness often goes undetected because it is difficult to measure objectively. Barriers to managing loneliness included high workloads, unsatisfactory referral systems and lack of close working with social care and independent sector services. Brief but reliable loneliness assessments into routine practice, receiving training on detecting and managing loneliness, and improving working relationships with social care and independent sector services were highlighted as strategies that could improve the detection and management of loneliness in intermediate care team clients.
The role of plastic surgery in reconstruction after oncological surgery
Authors: Vamadeva SV , Curnier A
Published: June 2016

One in three people is affected by cancer in their lifetime. Surgical treatment commonly has the greatest impact on long-term survival, so a large proportion of patients undergo major oncological resection. This is the first in a symposium of four articles describing plastic surgical reconstruction after oncological resection.
Breast cancer or chest cancer? The impact of living with a ‘woman's disease’
Authors: Lewis-Smith Helena
Published: June 2016

Breast cancer in men is rare. Diagnostic methods and treatment are the same as for women, but awareness of male breast cancer is low, as breast cancer is often perceived as a disease specific to women. This can delay diagnosis and cause psychological distress by threatening men's gendered sense of identity. In this article, Helena Lewis-Smith reviews research exploring the psychosocial impact of breast cancer for men
Client retention is central to the future success of your medical aesthetic clinic
Authors: Dickons Gilly
Published: June 2016

In a sector where competition is rife, it is important for aesthetic practitioners to spend as much time on ensuring existing clients return to their clinic as they do marketing their services to new prospects. Gilly Dickons, of aesthetic call-handling company, Aesthetic Response, suggests effective ways in which practitioners can encourage lost or lapsed clients to come back for a treatment or second consultation
Male facial rejuvenation is on the rise in medical aesthetic clinics
Authors: Friedman Trudy
Published: June 2016

Facial enhancement procedures are becoming commonplace in the male population. Like women, men are seeking these treatments to look younger, rejuvenated and feel more confident about their appearance. There are a growing number of technologies and techniques used to make it possible to achieve results for men that are very natural, with very little downtime. Trudy Friedman explores both the rationale for male rejuvenation and the range of treatment modalities available
Trauma Care Conference considers expanding role of paramedics in subspecialty
Authors: Thomas Andy
Published: June 2016

Andy Thomas reports on the paramedic programme of the 17th International Trauma Care Conference, held this year at the Yarnfield Conference Centre, Stone on 17–21 April 2016.
Clinical care in the warm zone: a responder's perspective upon clinical practice in support of UK tactical medical operations
Authors: Hooper Craig
Published: June 2016

Active shooter incidents both nationally and internationally have embedded significant cultural reforms within emergency medical services response frameworks. The deployment of specialist responders within specific pre-identified areas or ‘zones’ of an active shooter incident is unprecedented, and reflects the level of public expectation now required of the ambulance service.

As seen within the recent 2015 Paris attacks, the delivery of effective clinical practice in tactical medical operations (TMO) facilitates a range of unique challenges for clinical responders. Conflicting priorities between operational tactics and clinical priorities, especially within multiagency working, has historically led to ‘Good medicine becoming bad tactics, and bad tactics leading to further casualties' ( Butler, 2001: 625 ).

Although situational dynamics may make it impossible to ever achieve an absolute equilibrium of safety and tactical efficiency within this sphere of practice, this article intends to contribute toward achieving this ideal by reviewing the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) guidelines to establish if this framework would be compatible for use within the UK's TMO response framework.
Who Am I? A Life Story Intervention for Persons With Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric Problems
Authors: Westerhof Gerben J. , Beernink Janny , Sools Anneke
Published: June 2016

This article describes an innovative intervention based on narrative and life review therapy that is tailored to people with intellectual disability (ID) and psychiatric problems. The current study provides a first evaluation of the intervention. A symptom checklist (SCL-90) was used in a pre- and post-follow-up design, and a qualitative evaluation of the intervention was carried out with 25 participants. Results showed large changes in psychiatric symptoms, in particular on depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and interpersonal sensitivity. Participants were mainly positive in their general explicit evaluations of the therapy as well as on personal learning points, intervention-specific, group-related, and therapist-related aspects. It is concluded that the intervention is promising for the treatment of people with ID and psychiatric complaints.
Preparing Tomorrow's Doctors to Care for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Havercamp Susan M. , Ratliff-Schaub Karen , Macho Patricia Navas , Johnson Cherelle N. , Bush Kelsey L. , Souders Heather T.
Published: June 2016

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities have poorer health and face unique barriers to health care compared to people without disabilities. These health disparities can be partially attributed to physicians' limited knowledge about caring for patients with developmental disabilities. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of ASD training for medical students. Our training included a lecture and a panel presentation that featured people with ASD and family members. Students reported improved knowledge, skills, confidence, and comfort in caring for patients with ASD.
A COMUNICAÇÃO NOS DESTINOS TURÍSTICOS E A EXPECTATIVA DOS TURISTAS
Authors: Anjos Sara Joana Gadotti dos , Zucco Fabricia Durieux , Mota Keila Cristina Nicolau , Fontana Rosislene De Fatima
Published: June 2016

A expectativa do turista é alimentada pelas diferentes fontes de informação acerca de um destino turístico. Estas fontes de informações são percebidas de forma distinta pelos turistas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar os meios de comunicação que estimulam a expectativa dos turistas. O método estatístico utilizado nesta investigação foi o de regressões lineares múltiplas. Foram aplicados questionários com 1719 turistas nos destinos Foz do Iguaçu (PR), Fortaleza (CE) e Balneário Camboriú (SC) no Brasil. A pesquisa identificou uma diferença entre a quantidade de fontes de informações utilizadas pelos turistas nos três destinos investigados. Outro resultado a ressaltar é que as fontes de informação explicam, em parte, a formação da expectativa, de forma distinta em cada destino. Pode-se afirmar que as expectativas são mais fortemente geradas pelas fontes de informação off-line, possivelmente por serem mais confiáveis.
The development of a psychosocial educational programme to facilitate the reintegration of incarcerated women who had dumped babies and / or committed infanticide
Authors: Sumpi Ndempavali , Amukugo Hans Justus
Published: June 2016

This paper focused process followed on the development of a psychosocial educational programme to facilitate the reintegration process of women who had dumped their babies and / or committed infanticide.The development of the educational programme established was based on the survey guide suggested by Dickoff et al. (1968) namely agent, recipient, dynamic and terminus. According to the data analysis, the women who had dumped babies and / or committed infanticides were experiencing psychological and socioeconomic challenges, as well as reintegration, legal, and ethical challenges. The researcher decided to develop a psychosocial educational programme to address those challenges. The educational programme was also designed to meet the needs of women who had dumped babies and / or committed infanticide and to equip them with competencies; such as skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values to manage the psycho-social aspects and to facilitate their reintegration.The educational programme comprises, the aim of educational, objectives, contents of an educational programme educational approaches, programme development process, evaluation of an educational programme.
Managing a computer system and interface, performance and applications
Authors: Zeqiri Nderim
Published: June 2016

Computer system has important command under various objects. To have a stable system, there is a need to create the model and functionality in terms of management and programming. The purpose of this paper is to present computer system as a central source, and other systems management interface for external management facilities. The logic of interaction of various objects is to create structures with universal purposes. In the paper presented the functioning of the computer system with microcontrollers and especially with Arduino Uno device. Also, is analyzed the performance of computer system, and are given the perspective and other question in the context of problem-solving. So, finally is given the comparisons with other systems.
Public Opinion on Canadian Arctic Sovereignty and Security
Authors: Landriault Mathieu
Published: June 2016

Previous research on Canadian Arctic sovereignty and security has focused on governmental actions and policy recommendations. While these studies have produced some fine scholarship on those matters, Canadian public opinion on Arctic issues has been mostly assumed or analyzed on an anecdotal basis. This paper aims to correct this shortcoming by drawing the contours of public preferences on Arctic issues and assessing the impact of government activism on those preferences. An examination of 18 opinion polls conducted between 2006 and 2015 that questioned respondents directly or indirectly on circumpolar affairs concluded that Canadians do not prioritize the Arctic among other national priorities, although they rank it high as a foreign policy and defense priority. Additionally, even though increasing military presence in the Arctic seems at first glance to receive an exceptionally high level of support, a more careful examination of the data suggests that a majority of Canadians supports an approach to Arctic sovereignty that is rooted in compromises and negotiations.
Total Artificial Heart Implantation after Excision of Right Ventricular Angiosarcoma
Authors: Bruckner Brian A. , Abu Saleh Walid K. , Al Jabbari Odeaa , Copeland Jack G. , Estep Jerry D. , Loebe Matthias , Reardon Michael J.
Published: June 2016

Primary cardiac sarcomas, although rare, are aggressive and lethal, requiring thorough surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy for the best possible outcome. We report the case of a 32-year-old woman who underwent total artificial heart implantation for right-sided heart failure caused by right ventricular angiosarcoma. For the first several weeks in intensive care, the patient recovered uneventfully. However, a postoperative liver biopsy indicated hepatocellular injury consistent with preoperative chemotherapy. She developed continuing liver failure, from which she died despite good cardiac function.
Lone, Mobile Left Atrial Hydatid Cyst
Authors: Sarli Bahadir , Ugurlu Mehmet , Baktir Ahmet Oguz , Tekin Ali Ihsan , Tok Ahmet , Yagmur Bayram
Published: June 2016

Echinococcosis is endemic in various regions of Turkey. Cardiac involvement in echinococcosis is rare, and lone cardiac hydatid cysts are even more unusual. Because cardiac hydatid disease can be fatal, even asymptomatic patients are optimally referred for surgical treatment. We present a rare case of a lone, primary, mobile hydatid cyst in the left atrium of a 62-year-old woman. The cyst caused dyspnea from left ventricular inflow obstruction. In addition to reporting the patient's fatal case, we discuss cardiac hydatid cysts in terms of the scant medical literature.
Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Myxoma in a 12-Year-Old Male
Authors: Chlebowski Meghan , O'Brien James , Hertzenberg Casey , Wagner Jonathan
Published: June 2016

Cardiac myxoma is the most common cardiac tumor in patients of all ages; the majority are encountered as single left atrial tumors. Left ventricular myxomas are exceedingly rare, having been recorded in a small number of case reports involving children worldwide. We report a case of a left ventricular myxoma with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in a previously healthy, asymptomatic adolescent black male. Transthoracic echocardiograms revealed a single, large (2.5 × 5-cm), lobulated, mobile mass within the left ventricular cavity that oscillated into the outflow tract, thereby causing moderate obstruction during systole. Advanced images delineated the location and tissue composition of the mass, characterizing it as a myxoma. Complete surgical excision of the mass was accomplished via aortotomy. Gross examination and histology confirmed the diagnosis of myxoma.
Abnormal Origin and Course of the Accessory Phrenic Nerve: Case Report
Authors: Paraskevas George , Koutsouflianiotis Konstantinos , Kitsoulis Panagiotis , Spyridakis Ioannis
Published: June 2016

In the current cadaveric study an unusual sizeable accessory phrenic nerve (APN) was encountered emerging from the trunk of the supraclavicular nerves and forming a triangular loop that was anastomosing with the phrenic nerve. That neural loop surrounded the superficial cervical artery which displayed a spiral course. The form of a triangular loop of APN involving the aforementioned artery and originating from the supraclavicular nerve to the best of our knowledge has not been documented previously in the literature. The variable morphological features of the APN along with its clinical applications are briefly discussed.
Psychic Distance and Country Image in Exporter–Importer Relationships
Authors: Durand Aurélia , Turkina Ekaterina , Robson Matthew
Published: June 2016

Conflicting evidence on the issue of psychic distance (PD) in international business relationships has suggested the existence of misunderstood boundary conditions to its effect. This article argues that country image (CI) is a contingent factor to the effect of PD. Expectancy–value theory provides the theoretical foundations, and structural equation modeling analyses for a sample of 358 exporter–importer relationships in the global wine industry provide empirical support for this argument. Product-related CI mitigates the negative impact of PD on the relational exchange orientation (REO) between firms. Specifically, a high level of PD dampens REO when product-related CI is poor, whereas a strong product-related CI helps firms facing such PD conditions to build REO. People-related CI has an indirect effect on REO through product-related CI. This study helps explain the “paradox of distance” and offers a fresh perspective on how to handle the issue of PD when relevant.
Structure and properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibers
Authors: Wang Ruiliu , Xu Guangbiao , He Yuechao
Published: June 2016

Structure and properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibers were characterized thoroughly by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analyzing (TG) and water contact angle measurement. It was found that the longitudinal surface of the fiber was not smooth and was full of grooves. The cross sections of fibers were sheet-like and irregular. The infrared spectrum of PTFE fibers was the same as that of PTFE films except the 626 cm-l bands which were associated with the helix-reversal defect. The range of fineness distribution (2.09–11.50 dtex) was wide and the average strength was 1.37 cN/dtex. PTFE fibers began to be decomposed at 508.6°C and showed excellent thermal stability. The water contact angle of fibers layers was 120° indicating it to be a hydrophobic material. All these results provide a theoretical foundation for applications of PTFE fibers.
OLAPARIB: A promising PARP Inhibitor for the treatment of ovarian cancer
Authors: Soupos Nikolaos , Laschos Konstantinos , Bournakis Evangelos , Kostouros Euthymios , Aravantinos Gerasimos
Published: June 2016

Olaparib is a potent oral inhibitor of PARP 1 & 2 with biological activity in various solid tumours for patients with germline and/or sporadic BRCA mutations. The aim of this review is to present the results of the various studies which show Olaparib’s efficacy in ovarian cancer
The influence of positive youth development and family functioning on adolescent academic adjustment in families with parental divorce or separation
Authors: Shek Daniel T.L. , Wu Florence K.Y.
Published: June 2016

Based on the five waves of longitudinal data (n=3328 at Wave 1), the influence of positive youth development (PYD) attributes and family functioning on academic adjustment and academic stress in adolescents growing up in families with parental separation or divorce at Time 1 was examined. Compared with adolescents without the experience of parental divorce or separation, adolescents with such experiences displayed poorer wellbeing and academic adjustment as well as higher risk behavior. At Wave 5, both PYD and family functioning positively predicted academic adjustment but negatively predicted study stress. Longitudinally, Wave 1 PYD predicted school adjustment at Wave 3 and perception of the new secondary school curriculum at Wave 5. While Wave 4 PYD had an influence on all academic-related measures at Wave 5, Wave 4 family functioning predicted school conduct at Wave 5 only. The protective role of PYD and family functioning in academic resilience in adolescents growing up in non-intact families is discussed.
Kryptic or cryptic? The Divine Preconscious Model of the Incarnation as a concrete-nature Christology
Authors: Arcadi James M.
Published: June 2016

Andrew Ter Ern Loke has proffered a creative, novel, and bold model of the Incarnation as a contribution to analytic theological discussions of Christology. Recent work in this field has offered a distinction between abstract-nature and concrete-nature conceptions of natures. The former holds that entities have properties which entail their membership in a particular kind, the latter holds that being a member of a certain kind entails the having of certain properties. Loke’s model, what he calls the Divine Preconscious Model, holds that at the Incarnation the divine attributes of the Word were submerged into the Word’s preconscious, while the conscious of the Word took on certain human properties. This model, Loke holds, entails Christ’s full divinity and full humanity without falling into Apollinarianism or Nestorianism. However, I argue that because Loke avers that his model runs on a concrete-nature account of natures, he is not able to maintain the full humanity of Christ. I suggest two ways Loke might be able to maintain the integrity of his model, either by embracing a form of neo-Apollinarianism or by adopting the abstract-nature perspective of natures.
The importance of specialization training and opportunities to utilize the qualifications of specialists in long-term care nursing to improve the quality of nursing care of chronically and terminally ill patients
Authors: Kądalska Ewa , Żmuda-Trzebiatowska Halina , Pawłowska Katarzyna
Published: June 2016

Aim of the Study. To analyse the usefulness of specialization training in the area of long-term care nursing as well as the possibilities to make use of the acquired qualifications – in the opinion of the specialists in this area.

Material and Methodology. The questionnaire survey was conducted among 162 specialists in long-term care nursing.

Results. The majority of respondents considered the specialization training as useful (91.4%) and meeting their expectations (83.9%). As the result of obtained specialization, they perform their work with patients better (67.9%), demonstrate expertise and proficiency as well as high degree of efficiency (67.3%). Some of them exercise their right to independent provision of healthcare services, predominantly the assessment of the patient’s level of consciousness with the use of methods and classifications (75.7%), physical examination (61.2%), oxygen therapy (55.3%), and definitely less often – referral to diagnostic tests (20.4%).

Conclusions. Completion of a specialization training in the area of long-term care nursing brings satisfaction and professional prestige to specialists, results in increased professional independence and improvement in the quality of provided care. However, high qualifications of this professional group are underutilized.
Quality test entrance examination for full-time second-level in Midwifery faculty – 5-year retrospective analysis
Authors: Panczyk Mariusz , Belowska Jarosława , Rebandel Henryk , Gotlib Joanna
Published: June 2016

Aim. Quality assessment of the test entrance examination used for selection of candidates for full-time second-level studies in Midwifery at the Medical University of Warsaw.

Material and methods. Five grade-years of candidates (N = 335, 100% of women) who took the entrance exam for Midwifery between 2009/10 and 2013/14. Data collected was related to results of the test examination for studies (total score and scores divided into thematic blocks). Parameters of descriptive statistics were set. Ease and differentiating power of questions and reliability of tests were assessed (alpha-Cronbach). Discriminatory indexes for thematic blocks of the test were set. Calculations were performed in STATISTICA 12.5.

Results. The most optimal selection of questions in terms of ease and differentiating power was recorded for the 2009/10 test. None of the editions of the exam met the minimum requirements for the internal consistency of measurement. The best results concerning the reliability of the measurement was observed for the 2009/10 test. Analysis of differentiating power of questions in thematic blocks indicates the diversity of this quality parameter. Very high differentiating index was recorded for the block of questions on specialist care in 2009/10 (0.535), and the lowest in 2013/14 exam (0.150).

Conclusions. 1. It is necessary to improve the quality of exam questions in terms of difficulty and differentiating power. 2. Quality of subsequent editions of the admission examination should be monitored, in particular with regard to the control of the reliability of this qualifying tool.
Assessment of reliability and validity of original questionnaire to evaluate knowledge of and attitudes towards extending professional powers of nurses and midwives with respect to independent prescription of certain drugs, writing out prescriptions, and referring for diagnostic tests – preliminary report
Authors: Panczyk Mariusz , Zarzeka Aleksander , Iwanow Lucyna , Belowska Jarosława , Gotlib Joanna
Published: June 2016

Aim of the study. Starting on January 1, 2016, nurses and midwives (NM) acquire extending the professional powers. Assessing the reliability and validity of a questionnaire developed to evaluate the knowledge of and attitudes towards acquiring extending the professional powers of NM.

Material and methodology. Forty-two students, voluntary, anonymous, original questionnaire study, 11 questions (knowledge) and 32 statements (attitudes), the Likert scale.

Results. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient (α>0.70). Assessment of validity: indirect estimation of theoretical validity by identifying an internal correlation on the scale. Assessment of differences between the students: Kruskal-Wallis test, α=0.05, 11 knowledge-related questions - the easiness: 0.52, the mean differentiating power of 0.21. Cronbach’s alpha: 0.671. The subscale 1 comprising 26 statements underwent a factor analysis with two variables. The structure of subscale 2 (6 items) is uniform. The comparative analysis of students does not show differences by their majors (Kruskal-Wallis test).

Conclusion.

Assessment of reliability and validity of the questionnaire has demonstrated that it is a proper tool to evaluate attitudes towards extending professional powers of NM.

Assessment of the questionnaire has confirmed that there is a need to modify the knowledge-related questions.

The study should be continued among a greater number of NM that would be more diverse.
Ethical attitude in the opinion of pediatric nurses
Authors: Paszkiewicz-Mes Emilia , Głowacka Agnieszka , Grzanek Marzena , Mielczarek Jadwiga , Lewandowska Małgorzata , Brosowska Beata
Published: June 2016

Introduction. Behaviour according to the ethical principles is meaningful for shaping of nurses’ ethical and professional attitude. Contact between the nurse and the sick child requires an ethical model and professional attitude, excellent politeness and sensitivity.

Aim. Assessment of ethical attitudes in the opinion of pediatric nurses.

Material and method. Research was conducted among 133 nurses working in two hospitals in Łodz: in the Clinical Hospital No. 4 of Medical University and in the Institute of Polish Mother’s Health Center. The study used questionnaire of own design. Pearson correlation index determination was used for statistical analysis of the results.

Results and conclusions. More than half examined nurses (63.4%) was able to give a correct definition of professional ethics. The nursing profession was not connected only with earnings in the opinion of 86.4% nurses. Most respondents (56.8%) have admitted that nurses not always behave ethically. Too low salary was the most often mentioned reason (67%) for not ethical behaviour. High sense of responsibility and patience are the main features which mus distinguish the nurse. More than half of the respondents would choose this profession again. Participants claimed most often (95.5%) that nurses should deepen their knowledge permanently, but not everyone even in this group, does it.
The brain death definition and human organs transplantation in the light of the Catholic Church teaching
Authors: Dudzińska Joanna , Dobrowolska Beata
Published: June 2016

Aim. The aim of this paper is to present the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding the brain death and the human organ transplantation.

Material and methodology. The analysis of the official documents of the Holy See as well as the teaching and speeches of popes was made.

Results and Conclusions. The Catholic Church supports transplants from deceased persons and considers donating their organs after death for transplantation as the gift of the greatest love. However, it is not unconditional acceptance. The most important conditions are: the patient’s informed consent for organ donation and a precise statement of the death of the donor. The currently used definition of brain death has been declared by the Church not only as sufficient but also as definitive criterion of the death of a man. In Christian ethics, this criterion allows an ethical judgment, which is called as moral certainty and provides the basis for an ethically proper action. It is also stressed that the donation of organs for transplantation must be altruistic. It is unacceptable to expect and to receive any payment for such an act.
Glucose diffusion in tissue engineering membranes and scaffolds
Authors: Suhaimi Hazwani , Bhusan Das Diganta
Published: June 2016

Tissue engineering has evolved into an exciting area of research due to its potential in regenerative medicine. The shortage of organ donors as well as incompatibility between patient and donor pose an alarming concern. This has resulted in an interest in regenerative therapy where the importance of understanding the transport properties of critical nutrients such as glucose in numerous tissue engineering membranes and scaffolds is crucial. This is due to its dependency on successful tissue growth as a measure of potential cure for health issues that cannot be healed using traditional medical treatments. In this regard, the diffusion of glucose in membranes and scaffolds that act as templates to support cell growth must be well grasped. Keeping this in mind, this review paper aims to discuss the glucose diffusivity of these materials. The paper reviews four interconnected issues, namely, (i) the glucose diffusion in tissue engineering materials, (ii) porosity and tortuosity of these materials, (iii) the relationship between microstructure of the material and diffusion, and (iv) estimation of glucose diffusivities in liquids, which determine the effective diffusivities in the porous membranes or scaffolds. It is anticipated that the review paper would help improve the understanding of the transport properties of glucose in membranes and scaffolds used in tissue engineering applications.
Ein mobiles zur Mikrodrallmessung geeignetes Messsystem und dessen Kalibrierung
Authors: Arnecke Philipp , Boecker Burkhard , Seewig Jörg
Published: June 2016

Mikrodrall kann beim Schleifen der Dichtungsgegenlauffläche von Radialwellendichtringen
auftreten und die Dichtheit beeinflussen. Es existieren Messmöglichkeiten für kleine
und mittlere Wellendurchmesser, während die Mikrodrallmessung an großen Bauteilen
bedingt durch die Handhabung und erforderliche Kalibrierung von Achslage und Messgerät
bisher kaum gelöst ist. Hier wird ein Prototyp eines mobilen Messsystems und das
dazugehörige Kalibrierverfahren vorgestellt, das flächenhafte Messungen an
großen Wellen unter Berücksichtigung der Achslage ermöglicht.
Higher‐order assemblies of oligomeric cargo receptor complexes form the membrane scaffold of the Cvt vesicle
Authors: Bertipaglia Chiara , Schneider Sarah , Jakobi Arjen J , Tarafder Abul K , Bykov Yury S , Picco Andrea , Kukulski Wanda , Kosinski Jan , Hagen Wim JH , Ravichandran Arvind C , Wilmanns Matthias , Kaksonen Marko , Briggs John AG , Sachse Carsten
Published: June 2016

Selective autophagy is the mechanism by which large cargos are specifically sequestered for degradation. The structural details of cargo and receptor assembly giving rise to autophagic vesicles remain to be elucidated. We utilize the yeast cytoplasm‐to‐vacuole targeting (Cvt) pathway, a prototype of selective autophagy, together with a multi‐scale analysis approach to study the molecular structure of Cvt vesicles. We report the oligomeric nature of the major Cvt cargo Ape1 with a combined 2.8 Å X‐ray and negative stain EM structure, as well as the secondary cargo Ams1 with a 6.3 Å cryo‐EM structure. We show that the major dodecameric cargo prApe1 exhibits a tendency to form higher‐order chain structures that are broken upon interaction with the receptor Atg19 in vitro. The stoichiometry of these cargo–receptor complexes is key to maintaining the size of the Cvt aggregate in vivo. Using correlative light and electron microscopy, we further visualize key stages of Cvt vesicle biogenesis. Our findings suggest that Atg19 interaction limits Ape1 aggregate size while serving as a vehicle for vacuolar delivery of tetrameric Ams1.
Successful treatment of a prolactinoma with the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole
Authors: Bakker Ilse C A , Schubart Chris D , Zelissen Pierre M J
Published: June 2016

In this report, we describe a female patient with both prolactinoma and psychotic disorder who was successfully treated with aripiprazole, a partial dopamine 2 receptor agonist. During the follow-up of more than 10 years, her psychotic symptoms improved considerably, prolactin levels normalised and the size of the prolactinoma decreased. This observation may be of clinical relevance in similar patients who often are difficult to treat with the regular dopaminergic drugs.

Learning points

Prolactinoma coinciding with psychosis can represent a therapeutic challenge.

In contrast to many other antipsychotic drugs, aripiprazole is associated with a decrease in prolactin levels.

Aripiprazole can be a valuable pharmaceutical tool to treat both prolactinoma and psychosis.
Tetrahymenaas a Unicellular Model Eukaryote: Genetic and Genomic Tools
Authors: Ruehle Marisa D , Orias Eduardo , Pearson Chad G
Published: June 2016

Tetrahymena thermophila is a ciliate model organism whose study has led to important discoveries and insights into both conserved and divergent biological processes. In this review, we describe the tools for the use of Tetrahymena as a model eukaryote, including an overview of its life cycle, orientation to its evolutionary roots, and methodological approaches to forward and reverse genetics. Recent genomic tools have expanded Tetrahymena’s utility as a genetic model system. With the unique advantages that Tetrahymena provide, we argue that it will continue to be a model organism of choice.
A Brief History ofSchizosaccharomyces pombeResearch: A Perspective Over the Past 70 Years
Authors: Fantes Peter A , Hoffman Charles S
Published: June 2016

Since its humble start as a model organism in two European laboratories in the 1940s and 1950s, the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe has grown to become one of the best-studied eukaryotes today. This article outlines the way in which interest in S. pombe developed and spread from Europe to Japan, North America, and elsewhere from its beginnings up to the first International Meeting devoted to this yeast in 1999. We describe the expansion of S. pombe research during this period with an emphasis on many of the individual researchers involved and their interactions that resulted in the development of today’s vibrant community.
A-Vista: New challenges for tailor-made translation types on the example of the recorded sight translation
Authors: Biela-Wolonciej Aleksandra
Published: June 2016

Įrašomas į diktofoną žodinis užrašyto teksto vertimas yra hibridinis žodinio ir rašytinio vertimo variantas, daugelyje kalbų paplitęs a-vista vertimo pavadinimu. Jis skirtas klientams, kurie pageidauja suprasti rašytinio teksto turinį pigiausiu būdu. Vertėjas skaito tekstą ir sinchroniškai verčia jį į kitą kalbą, įrašydamas į diktofoną. Darbo rezultatas – įrašytas tekstas klausymui. Jo turinys tikslus, tačiau skambėjimas – kaip neparengtos kalbos. Įgūdžiai, intelektinės pastangos bei kiti veiksniai panašūs į sinchroninį vertimą, tačiau produktas nėra momentinis, t.y. jis gali būti kartotinis, o vertimo procesas lankstesnis, primenantis vertimą raštu.
Vokietijos ir Lietuvos šeimos teisių institutų „Elterliche Sorge“ ir „Tėvų valdžia“ kaita
Authors: Darbutaitė Rasa
Published: June 2016

Straipsnyje aptariama Vokietijos ir Lietuvos šeimos teisės sąvokų kaita, remiantis teisės institutų elterliche Sorge ir tėvų valdžia pavyzdžiais. Pristatomi atitinkamų sąvokų vartojimo nenuoseklumai, pabrėžiant, jog išraiškos formos atspindi tam tikras už jų slypinčias nuostatas. Lyginamas Vokietijos ir Lietuvos civiliniuose kodeksuose nustatytas teisės institutųelterliche Sorge ir tėvų valdžia turinys ir jų išraiškos formų kitimo tendencijos abiejose šalyse. Atkreipiamas dėmesys, kad po daugybės Vokietijoje vykusių reformų teisės instituto pavadinimas, pakeistas iš elterliche Gewalt į elterliche Sorge, išreiškia daug palankesnį požiūrį į vaikų priežiūrą. Supažindinama su Lietuvos šeimos teisėje anksčiau egzistavusiu teisės institutu tėvystės teisės bei jo nevienareikšmiu pavadinimu. Pateikiamos panaikinto teisės instituto tėvystės teisių atėmimaspriežastys. Analizuojama, kodėl siūlomi variantai tėvų globa ir tėvų atsakomybė ir pareigos ne visiškai tiksliai atspindi šio teisės instituto esmę, bei pateikiamos galimos alternatyvos. Lyginant Vokietijos ir Lietuvos šeimos teisės institutų pavadinimų kaitą, galima teigti, jog Vokietijos šeimos teisės institutas elterliche Sorge savo išraiškos forma labiau atspindi rūpinimosi vaikais aspektą nei Lietuvos civiliniame kodekse įtvirtinta tėvų valdžia. Straipsnyje raginama siekti, kad Lietuvoje galiojantys teisės institutai tiek turinio atžvilgiu, tiek išraiškos forma atspindėtų teisės normose užfiksuotą vaiko gerovės ir vaiko interesų viršenybės principą.
ZUM PROBLEM DER TERMINOLOGISCH-KONZEPTUELLEN ÄQUIVALENZ ZWISCHEN ZWEI SPRACH- UND KULTURGEMEINSCHAFTEN: DIE SOGENANNTEN „DIFFERENZEN“ ZWISCHEN DEN SACHEN
Authors: Drößiger Hans-Harry
Published: June 2016

Dass gerade das Äquivalenzproblem und der große Sach- und Fachbereich des Rechts ein spezifisches Verhältnis zueinander haben, zeigen Arntz/Picht/Mayer wie folgt: „So sind beispielsweise die zwischensprachlichen Begriffsunterschiede in den Rechtsterminologien besonders ausgeprägt. Dies liegt nahe, wenn man bedenkt, daß das Recht einzig und allein durch die (jeweilige) Sprache lebt. Der juristische Fachwortschatz ist daher immer an eine bestimmte Rechtsordnung gebunden, die sich im Laufe eines historischen Prozesses entwickelt hat und sich von den übrigen Rechtsordnungen unterscheidet.“ (2004, 149)
Antroponym translation in children’s literature – early 20th and 21st centuries
Authors: Fornalczyk Anna
Published: June 2016

Vertimas apima ne tik kalbos sritį, bet ir socialinius, kultūrinius bei ekonominius faktorius. Šio straipsnio tyrimo objektas – vaikų literatūros vertimas iš anglų kalbos į lenkų kalbą dabar ir dvidešimtojo amžiaus pradžioje. Autorė analizuoja antroponimų vertimo būdus, vertindama jų slinktį originalo kalbos link kaip ženklą, jog vaikų literatūros statusas literatūros polisistemoje darosi vis reikšmingesnis, o vaikai yra atviresni kitų kultūrų poveikiui ir geriau pasirengę patirti autentiškas kitos kultūros apraiškas.
Ką apima sąvoka “dalykinė kalba”?
Authors: Kontutytė Eglė
Published: June 2016

Keletą dešimtmečių vienu iš svarbiausių taikomosios lingvistikos tyrimų objektų yra dalykinė kalba. Anot D. Möhno ir R. Pelkos, nė vienam kalbos mokslo objektui nėra šiandien skiriamas toks didelis dėmesys kaip dalykinei kalbai (Möhn, Pelka 1984, 1). Dalykinës kalbos tyrimai suintensyvėjo 20 amžiaus 7 dešimtmečio pradžioje, atsiradus komunikaciniam-funkciniam, pragmatiniam požiūriui į kalbą, be to, augant mokslinių tyrimø mastui ir vykstant techninei pažangai, dėl ko sustiprėjo mokslo specializacijos ir diferenciacijos procesai. Dalykinės kalbos tyrimai turi ir praktinės reikšmės. Remiantis dalykinės kalbos tyrimų rezultatais, galima efektyviau mokyti dalykinės kalbos, versti dalykinius tekstus, taip pat gerinti dalykinę komunikaciją gimtąja ir svetimąja kalba tarp specialistų bei tarp specialisto ir nespecialisto. Tad šio straipsnio tikslas – pristatyti sąvoką „dalykinė kalba“ („Language for Specific Purposes“, „Langues de Spécialité“, „Fachsprachen“), kaip ją jau keletą dešimtmečių supranta dalykinių kalbų tyrinėtojai, visų pirma germanistai, nes Vokietijoje šiai taikomosios lingvistikos sričiai skiriamas labai didelis dėmesys. Be to, bus aptariamos dalykinės kalbos klasifikacijos, tyrimų raida bei tyrimo kryptys.
Lemos pateikimo ir aiškinimo ypatumai dvikalbio žodyno straipsnyje
Authors: Melnikienė Danguolė
Published: June 2016

Nors pastaruoju metu Lietuvoje beveik kasmet pasirodo naujø dvikalbių žodynų, jie praktiškai lieka „nepastebėti“ lingvistų. Regis, mūsuose iki šiol viešpatauja nuostata, jog leksikografija nėra rimta, „prestižinė“ mokslo šaka, verta išsamaus tyrinėjimo. Todėl žodynų, ypač dvikalbių, kūrimo procesas yra paliekamas likimo valiai. Tuo tarpu tiek jų makrostruktūros (žodynų bendrosios struktūros), tiek ir mikrostruktūros (žodyno straipsnio sandaros) įvairiapusė analizė turėtų ne vien teorinę, bet ir praktinę reikšmę: atsižvelgus į dabar egzistuojančių žodynų trūkumus, ateityje būtų galima juos pataisyti ir patobulinti. Šiame darbe norėtume stabtelėti ties vienu itin svarbiu mikrostruktūros aspektu – lemos pateikimo ir jos aiškinimo ypatumais dvikalbio žodyno straipsnyje. Kodėl šis aspektas yra ne mažiau svarbus, negu, tarkim, žodyno sąvado tyrinėjimas? Neretai maždaug tiek pat lemų, arba antraštinių žodžių, turintys žodynai iš esmės skiriasi – ne vien tik straipsniuose pateikiamos informacijos apimtimi, bet ir vartojimo patogumu. Taigi, analizės objektu pasirinkę keturis 2001–2006 metais Lietuvoje išleistus didelės apimties dvikalbius žodynus, kuriuose lietuvių kalba yra pagrindinė 3, pamėginsime panagrinėti, kuo yra panašus ir kuo skirtingas tos pačios lemos aiškinimas. Kaip tipišką pavyzdį, kuriuo pasinaudodami aptarsime pagrindines problemas, išskyrėme daiktavardį koja.
Norvegų kalbos modalinių veiksmažodžių semantika
Authors: Mikučionis Ugnius
Published: June 2016

Šio straipsnio tikslas yra pateikti norvegų kalbos modaliniø veiksmažodžių semantikos aprašą, kuriame būtų ne tik aptariamos šių veiksmažodžių reikšmės, bet ir parodomi tų reikšmių tarpusavio santykiai. Laikomasi „vienkryptiškumo hipotezės“ (unidirectionality hypothesis), pasak kurios leksiniai veiksmažodžiai gramatėdami paprastai pirmiausia įgyja dinamines, vėliau – deontines ir tik paskiausiai – epistemines modalines reikšmes; esama ir išimčių, o būtent cikliškumo (demodalizacijos ir vėlesnės remodalizacijos) atvejų. Išsamiau žr. van der Auwera, Plungian (1998, 111) ir Hopper, Traugott (1993). Straipsnyje apsiribojama šių dabartinės norvegų kalbos (bukmolo varianto) modaliniø veiksmažodžių reikšmėmis: BURDE, KUNNE, MÅTTE, SKULLE ir VILLE.
Šiuolaikinės vokiečių kalbos ir viduriniosios vokiečių aukštaičių kalbos (Mittelhochdeutsch) praeities laikų semantikos lyginimas
Authors: Burov Aleksej
Published: June 2016

Šiame straipsnyje pateikiami vokiečių kalbos praeities laikų diachroninės analizės rezultatai. Straipsnio įvadinėje dalyje apžvelgiami moksliniai darbai, kuriuose nagrinėjama vokiečių kalbos veiksmažodžio praeities laikų semantikos įvairovės problematika. Analizuojant praeities laikų semantikos ypatumus remtasi Reichenbacho formule. Taip pat šiame straipsnyje šiuolaikinės kalbos praeities laikų (Präteri­tum, Perfekt ir Plusquamperfekt) semantikos įvairovė gretinama su viduriniosios vokiečių aukštaičių kalbos (Mittelhochdeutsch) praeities laikų semantika. Tyrimo tikslas – diachroninės analizės būdu nus­tatyti praeities laikų vartojimo kitimus. Tyrimo metu buvo nustatyta, kad XIII a. pradžioje visi praeities laikai buvo vartojami rašytiniuose šaltiniuose. Präteritum bei Perfekt laikų semantika susiaurėjo, o Plusquamperfekt vartojimas pasikeitė kiekybiškai.
Kultūriniai teksto žanro „Elektroninė svečių knyga“ aspektai. Gretinamasis Lietuvos ir Vokietijos teatrų svečių knygų tyrimas
Authors: Kohrs Jurgita
Published: June 2016

Straipsnyje lingvistiniu ir sociokultūriniu aspektu lyginamos Lietuvos ir Vokietijos teatrų svečių kny­gos internete. Tikslas atskleisti kultūrinius analizuojamo teksto žanro skirtumus, aptarti jo struktū­ros, funkcijų ir kalbos ypatumus. Tyrimo metu paaiškėjo, kad lietuviai ir vokiečiai skirtingai suvokia svečių knygos paskirtį ir ją naudoja skirtingiems tikslams, dėl to skiriasi vokiškų ir lietuviškų svečių knygų struktūra ir kalba. Vokiškuose tekstuose aiškiai dominuoja konkretaus spektaklio teigiamas arba kritiškas vertinimas, daugiau ar mažiau argumentuoti komentarai. Lietuviškos svečių knygos labiau panašios į klausimų-atsakymų forumą tarp pačių teatro lankytojų. Išsamūs, informatyvūs atsiliepimai čia sutinkami retai, vertinimas dažniausiai apsiriboja trumpais pasisakymais (10–30 žodžių).Dideli skirtumai pastebėti kalbos lygmenyje. Vokiškiems tekstams būdinga labiau varijuojanti, diferencijuota kalba, pradedant oficialiu-dalykiniu ir baigiant šnekamosios ar jaunimo kalbos stiliumi. Čia dar egzistuoja tradicinės komunikacijos formos kaip pasisveikinimas ar atsisveikinimas ir laiko­masi rašytinės kalbos normų. Tuo tarpu lietuviškiems tekstams labiau būdingas familiarus, ekspresy­vus, emocionalus tonas, kalbos normų nepaisymas. Manoma, kad naujos internetinės komunikacijos formos lietuvių kultūroje daro daugiau poveikio rašytinės komunikacijos normoms ir tradicijoms nei Vokietijoje.
Prašymų formulavimas kaip institucinio vaidmens indikatorius. Elektroniniai laiškai ir pokalbiai tarp studentų ir dėstytojų per priėmimo valandas
Authors: Kiesendahl Jana
Published: June 2016

Akademinėje komunikacijoje, ypač komunikacijoje tarp dėstytojų ir studentų, prašymų formulavimas užima svarbią vietą. Prašymai formuluojami ir elektroniniuose laiškuose, ir pokalbių per priėmimo valandas metu, t.y. ir žodinėje, ir rašytinėje komunikacijoje. Remiantis konkrečiu pavyzdžiu – prašymu dėl termino paskyrimo – bus stengiamasi parodyti, kokiuose lygmenyse pasireiškia institu­cinis dėstytojų ir studentų vaidmuo. Prašymų formulavimai – tai institucinio vaidmens indikatoriai, atsirandantys dėl asimetriškų komunikacinių santykių tarp aktantų ir dėl su jais susijusių skirtingai apibrėžiamų veiksmų bei kompetencijos sričių. Institucinis vaidmuo pasireiškia dviejuose lygme­nyse – kalbiniame ir procesiniame. Realizuojant negrįžtamąjį ir kartu vaidmens atžvilgiu specialųjį kalbinio akto tipą (prašymą dėl termino paskyrimo), studento vaidmuo matyti nepriklausomai nuo stilistinių formuluočių. Kalbiniame-stilistiniame lygmenyje institucinį vaidmenį gali nurodyti ir netiesioginė kalbinio akto formuluotė, dažniausiai išreikšta tariamąja nuosaka. Tariamosios nuosa­kos vartojimas susijęs su mandagumo raiška, būdinga hierarchiniam pasiskirstymui. Prašymas dėl termino paskyrimo – tai kalbinis aktas, determinuotas komunikacijos priemonių, nes jis pasižymi trumpumu ir tik įveda į tikrąjį prašymą (pavyzdžiui, dėl temos aptarimo), kuris bus suformuluotas pokalbio metu.
Aluzyviniai frazeologizmai ir jų leksikografinis žymėjimas
Authors: Lapinskas Saulius
Published: June 2016

Aluzyviniai frazeologizmai yra žymi stabiliųjų žodžių junginių dalis, esanti šiuo metu frazeo­logijos tyrimų dėmesio centre dėl savo frazeodidaktinės svarbos. Jie įkūnija Vakarų civilizacijos kondensuotą istoriją (Bibliją, antikos autorius, citatas iš nacionalinių literatūrų, šalityrą, papročius, tautosaką, kultūrą, mitologiją ir pan.), reikalaujančią originalių tekstų žinojimo. Aluzyviniai fraze­ologizmai iš esmės prisideda prie besimokančiojo savišvietos ar jo ugdymo civilizacijos kultūros, istorijos, mitologijos ir kitais klausimais.Straipsnyje pateikiama frazeologizmų klasifikacija bei siūlymai, kaip galima būtų smulkiau klasifikuoti aluzyvinius frazeologizmus. Lyginami įvairūs frazeologijos žodynai, norint nustatyti aluzyvinių frazeologizmų skaičių ir tai, ar jie žymimi ar nežymimi žodynuose, ar jie paaiškinami vartotojui, ar tas paaiškinimas yra paviršutinis ar išsamus. Tuo pat metu aprašomos iškylančios leksikografinės problemos bei pateikiami pasiūlymai, kaip optimizuoti informaciją apie aluzyvinius frazeologizmus frazeologijos žodynuose.
Dealing with Communicative Problems in English as a Lingua Franca
Authors: Nowicka Agnieszka
Published: June 2016

The aim of the article is to discuss, first, how the differences in socio-cultural interaction styles can influence communication, second, what is interaction participants’ orientation to the problems originating in those differing styles and finally, how such troubles are negotiated, and more specifically, repaired in communication. Conversation analysis (CA) will be used to analyze an illustrative excerpt of interaction in English. [...]