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Polarization in the Danube-Morava development belt
Authors: Miletic Radmila
Published: October 2010

The aim of this paper is to throw light upon particular aspects of polarized development and point at the role of certain segments in the zone of Corridor X. Out of wide range of development indicators, the research includes degree of employment, degree of unemployment and national income per capita. Presented indicators illustrate regional disparities in the achieved level of socio-economic transformation and orientation of certain areas to particular sectors of economy in detail.
Urban agglomerations in the function of regional integration of Serbia in South-Eastern Europe
Authors: Tosic Dragutin , Krunic Nikola
Published: October 2010

In this article is analyzed the importance of urban agglomerations in the regional organization of Serbian space at one side, and on the other side they are taken as carriers of the future integration of the Serbian urban system into the urban of the South-Eastern Europe (SEE). In the regional configuration of Serbia, more different forms of territorial impacts of urbanization, urban areas and urban regions. High level of urban centralization is formed under the influence of the population density and functions of the metropolitan area of Belgrade. The problems of unbalanced disposition of population growth and qualitative transformation of urban centers are stressed and analyzed. Based on the role in integration process in the SEE, the metropolitan region of Belgrade is pointed out as its principal carrier and the metropolitan region of Nis as its secondary carrier, as well as the urban centers of importance for the cross-border regional cooperation. As the most suitable instrument of internal regional integration the model of Functional Urban Regions (FURs) or Functional Urban Areas (FUAs) is proposed, and for external regional integration is proposed the model of Metropolitan European Growth Areas (MEGAs). The coherent short-term and long-term development strategies for Serbian towns and their regions seem absent.
Modern indicators of transport accessibility
Authors: Ratkaj Ivan , Martinovic Marija , Milanovic Misko
Published: October 2010

Adequate uses of indicators of transport accessibility, as quantitative measures, allow us to move spatial interactions analysis from theoretical to practical level. Aggregate indicators of transport accessibility of places dominate in the research studies, although the indicators of individual accessibility are taking considerable place in the last few decades. The most types of indicators of transport accessibility of places are presented in this article, as well as their characteristics, possibilities for application, advantages and weaknesses.
Environmental status in Nature Park "Golija"
Authors: Miljanovic Dragana
Published: October 2010

Nature Park "Golija" represents exceptionally important natural asset within it is designated Biosphere Reserve "Golija-Studenica", the first biosphere reserve in Serbia included in MAB Program. In this article are analyzed effects of the last development upon environmental status of Nature Park "Golija". Communication isolation, economic undeveloped state, markedly depopulation as well as low social standard of population of Nature Park "Golija" are the main factors that have been influenced on nature and environment preservation.
The morphological and hydrological evolution of the sinking creek Puljica potok
Authors: Tosic Radislav , Crnogorac Cedomir
Published: October 2010

The karst morphology of the river basin of Mala Ukrina is characterized apart from superficial and ground karst forms, by karst hydrography, which gives to this area a specific hydrological mark. In this part of the basin as a hydrological peculiarity of limestone plain, we can single out the lost river Puljica potok, which is the water most lost river in the south rim of the Panonion basin of the Republic of Srpska that has been discovered so far.
The crisis of European spatial development policy
Authors: Djordjevic Dejan , Dabovic Tijana
Published: October 2010

Although the European Union has no formal authority in the area of spatial policy, in sectoral policies can have a clear spatial impact. In this sense it conducts a de facto - and usually uncoordinated - form of spatial policy. An informal policy document produced six years ago sought to remedy this by offering an embryonic form of European spatial policy: the European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP). So far, no follow-up has been produced. Is this because the current document is sufficient for addressing Europe's spatial issues or because interest in this endeavor has waned? Or are we simply in a period of transition towards a new ESDP? This brief review deals with those dilemmas, from a specific point of view of the observers, both curious and worried.
Active landslides in Ljig Municipality
Authors: Milosevic Marko , Milivojevic Milovan , Calic Jelena
Published: October 2010

During March 2006, the territory of whole Central Serbia was characterized by frequent occurrences of landslides, that caused enormous damages. The territory of Ljig municipality, with significant share of areas built of unconsolidated sediments, was in great part affected by landslide processes. This paper points to the spatial distribution of these areas, depending on geological composition and surface inclination. Examples of landslides at several most characteristic locations have been presented (in the villages of Ivanovci, Babajic, Velisevac and Liplje). Factors that influenced the genesis and the course of the process are analyzed as well.
Hydrological forecast of maximal water level in Lepenica river basin and flood control measures
Authors: Milanovic Ana
Published: October 2010

Lepenica river basin territory has became axis of economic and urban development of Sumadija district. However, considering Lepenica River with its tributaries, and their disordered river regime, there is insufficient of water for water supply and irrigation, while on the other hand, this area is suffering big flood and torrent damages (especially Kragujevac basin). The paper presents flood problems in the river basin, maximum water level forecasts, and flood control measures carried out until now. Some of the potential solutions, aiming to achieve the effective flood control, are suggested as well.
Water quality in the Golijska Moravica basin
Authors: Urosev Marko
Published: October 2010

The basin of the Golijska Moravica River is rich in water, and therefore its water is used for water supply of towns and industry not only in the basin but in the whole region as well. This paper presents the status of water quality in the main rivers of the basin, and recommends measures for water quality protection.
Settlement network of Novi Pazar municipality: Present state and development tendencies
Authors: Tosic Dragutin , Nevenic Marija
Published: October 2010

In this paper are given adapted morphological, demographical and functional determinants of the Novi Pazar municipality development settlement network on the basis of relevant theoretical and methodological assumptions and qualitative and quantitative indicators. Municipality settlement network is observed as a subsystem in the settlement system of Novi Pazar functional area. Specifically are emphasized interdependency and conditionality of settlement functional transformation process, which caused differentiation of community area into an urban core-Novi Pazar, periurban ring- more or less suburban villages and rural surrounding. Suggested is a model of microdeveloping nucleuses as an instrument for community decentralization. On the ground of spatial and functional level of settlement integration some micro functional - micro regional structure of the municipality territory, has been identified.
Selected indicators of uneven regional development of Serbia
Authors: Miletic Radmila
Published: October 2010

Expressive territorial unevenness represents the main characteristic of the regional development of Serbia. Spatial differentiation of socio-demographic and economic-functional development is visible at a number of levels development axis - undeveloped region, developed centre and insufficiently developed outskirts, Belgrade and other regions, etc. By positioning the Districts (as meso-regional entities) according to the values of selected development indicators, this paper points to their role in the existing regional reality of Serbia.
Potentials for development of spa tourism in region of Cer Mountain: Western Serbia
Authors: Grcic Mirko , Grcic Ljiljana
Published: October 2010

Because of their particularities, thermal and mineral springs at the foothill of Cer Mountain deserve special analysis. This is the reason we wrote this article, aiming to take reader's attention to the touristic potentials of the spa zone of Cer Mountain and possibilities for its perspective development. From the medical and excursion-recreational tourism point of view, there is a possibility for combining the spa tourism with the complementary values of Cer Mountain.
The influence of seasonal factor on chemical dissolving of limestone variability in Svrljiska valley
Authors: Manojlovic Predrag , Damnjanovic-Rakic Milica
Published: October 2010

How big is the influence of climatic factor on the intensity of rocks dissolving (limestone) in Serbia? Previous investigations of rivers water chemistry changes have shown it insignificance. This investigation shows significant collective influence of climatic elements contained in "seasonal factor".
Use of the RHS method in Golijska Moravica river basin
Authors: Milanovic Ana , Urosev Marko , Milijasevic Dragana
Published: October 2010

River Habitat Survey (RHS) is terrain method developed in UK in 1994. for determination of physical character of rivers and river basin. This method is applied for the first time in Golijska Moravica river basin. Two indices which broadly describe the diversity of river habitat and landscape features (Habitat Quality Assessment (HQA)) and extent and severity of artificial modification to the channel (Habitat Modification Class (HMC)) has been developed for reporting purposes. These are based on simple scoring systems which have been agreed by technical experts.
Structural changes and regional differentiation of industry in Serbia during the period of transition (1988-2005)
Authors: Grcic Mirko , Ratkaj Ivan
Published: October 2010

The aim of this article is to present the effects of industrial restructuring, which are reflected in structural and territorial changes in the number of employees in Serbia, for one of the most difficult and the most catastrophic periods in its recent history - 1990-2005. This kind of research is of particular importance because it indirectly reveals fundamental processes and key issues of the policy of industrial restructuring and the policy of regional development in Serbia.
A selective view upon the current macro- and microeconomic status of Serbian economy
Authors: Gajinov Dejana
Published: October 2010

Serbia does not have any reliable concept of development policy. More precisely, almost entirely the neoclassical development model is carried out, with all its negative consequences on a country which needs high and sustainable growth in a long period of time. Serbia needs macroeconomic stability; less rigid monetary policy; reforms in banking system coupled with the establishment of specialized domestic banks; inducement to developing of small-and-middle size enterprises (SMEs) especially in agriculture, metal and apparel industry, tourism and construction industry then the enhancement of agricultural production and its international competitiveness by creating the cooperatives in mixed state-private ownership, the enlargement of farms, fulfillment of international standards the protection of already existing geographic origin and brands, and providing the bounties for export. Being the late-industrializing country Serbia needs to achieve higher productivity rate in relation to technological frontier, but nevertheless the gap will be still wide therefore State has to gather the funds for export subsidies, reconsider already existing and picking up new trade partners and follow the export-oriented strategy. In relation to foreign direct investments (FDI) the choice has to be made in order to get necessary resources but to preserve the national development strategy. IMF?s neoliberal policy influences heavily on our economic development and we have to offer our own solutions and programmes in order to avoid IMF?s projects. The process of economic integration in EU has to examined in light of our uncompetitiveness, high unemployment rate and cheap labour, as well as constant political pressures.
Tourist-geographic survey of Sokobanja
Authors: Jovanovic Jasmina , Radivojevic Aleksandar
Published: October 2010

The spa resort Sokobanja has undergone a long and continual tourism development. In the year 1827. the first guest was registered. Since then Sokobanja has occupied a significant place in the development of Serbian spa tourism. According to the number of visits and night-beds, Sokobanja has held the second place since 1975. The record number of visits (98.471) was achieved in 1987. and the record number of night-beds (840.484) in 1986. This paper points to the advantages of the tourism-geographic position of Sokobanja, significant and versatile treasure of its natural and anthropogenic resources, as well as the material basis for its tourism development. In addition, the basic features and tendencies of the so far development are highlighted and possibilities for further tourism development are considered.
Demographic growth and development of spa places in Serbia
Authors: Djurdjev Branislav , Kosic Kristina , Dragin Aleksandra
Published: October 2010

The paper deals with analysis of population growth and components of demographic growth in five most important spa settlements in Serbia: Vrnjacka banja, Niska banj, Banja Koviljaca. As indices of demographic development, we have analyzed: natural and mechanical movement of population, age and sex, activity and sex, households and apartments in spa places. The finding is that demographic development of spa places in Serbia has been politically influenced. Due to dismantling state territory of former Yugoslavia, the choice of domestic tourist destination for Serbian population became smaller. Because of that, spas became more important tourist destination which fostered demographic growth of those places. The data analysis demonstrated that during the last six decades, population in all spa places increased with higher insensitive compare with the rest of Serbia. This is the result of high inmigration, particularly in the last decade, when the share of this movement was over 90%. The pacing of population ageing in spa places, did not follow ageing of total population in Serbia. Average age in Serbia between 1961-2002. increased for 31.8%, while in spas population ageing was more intensify with 36.4% increase. The number of household showed constant increase from census to census, as well as in Serbia as in each of spa places with no exception. Average size of household in spas in 1948. was smaller than the average in Serbia for almost one member. By the year 2002. the average sizes of households in spas and in Serbia was almost equalized. Spa places suffered sortage of apartments in 1948. By the year 2002. the evidence showed considerable surplus which as the biggest in Vrnjacka Banja spa. The amount of surplus was 15%, which is higher than the average in Serbia. The purpose of this surplus is rent and accommodation of spa visitors. Overall results point out that despite of population decrease of Serbia, spa places enjoy more and more permanent residents. Among the reasons economic stability of spa places (in the areas of services and medical care) should be emphasized, which triggered inmigration increase, outmigration decrease, and slower rate of ageing (despite of small rate of natural increase).
Evaluation of surface water quality and pollution in Lepenica river basin
Authors: Milanovic Ana , Kovacevic-Majkic Jelena
Published: October 2010

Lepenica river basin is axis of economic and urban development of Sumadija region. However, because of disorderly water regime of Lepenica river and its tributaries, it appears several hydrologic problems on this territory, as example insufficiency of drinking and irrigating water by one cite, and floods and torrents (especially in Kragujevac valley) by other cite. Particular problem is water quality and pollution in river basin. In this paper will be analyzed water quality of Lepenica river and artificial lakes, built in its river basin, according to the data of Republic Hydrometeorologic Institute of Serbia. Also, it will be present polluter cadastre in river basin.
Analysis of seasonal flow and minimum water discharge of Veliki Rzav for the purposes of regional water supply system "Rzav"
Authors: Urosev Marko
Published: October 2010

Minimum water discharge and seasonal flow calculations of Veliki Rzav at Arilje have been conducted for the purposes of regional water supply system "Rzav". For the first time for this hydrological station minimum water discharges have been calculated by frequency curves, parameters of which have been determined by method of moments. Also for the first time in Serbia seasonal flow was calculated using "composing method". Analysis presented in this paper can be used for exploitation and planning of upcoming water management activities in the regional water supply system "Rzav.
Application of geostatistics in spatial analyses
Authors: Bajat Branislav , Blagojevic Dragan
Published: October 2010

During the last decade, the development of computational technique has influenced wider implementation of numerical methods in different software applications, which are oriented to processing, presentation, and analysis of spatial data. This is particularly the case for geostatistical methods, which were developed for analysis of the data, which include spatial components. Those methods provide analytical processing and description of spatial continuity, which is an important characteristic for numerous natural phenomena. Implementation of classical statistical methods does not allow the perception of spatial distribution of natural phenomena. The development GIS (Geographical Information Systems) applications, especially geostatistical modules, enabled a lot of users dealing with spatial modeling and analysis to apply them in their work.
Comparative analyses of ground based and satellite temperature measurements on the territory of Serbia
Authors: Lukovic Jelena
Published: October 2010

In this paper the air temperature changes on the territory of Serbia were investigated, on the basis of data from ground-based and satellite measurements, for the period 1979-2006. The trend analysis has shown that there is no amplification of trend of air temperature increase with altitude. The conclusion imposes itself that the air temperature increase in the researched area as well as on the Earth can not be only explained by models which presume domination of anthropogenic greenhouse effect.
Cultural cross-border co-operation among Balkan's countries with the case of Serbia and Bulgaria
Authors: Stojkov Borislav , Nikolov Ana
Published: October 2010

Cultural cross-border cooperation includes all fields of cross-border cooperation and gives base for main connections and interactions. Without strengthening cultural cross-border cooperation, it is impossible to build significant relations between neighbors. Culture, as a foundation, an activator and a purpose of development in cross-border regions, represents a cardinal and conditional factor of cross-border cooperation. Today's situation in the Balkans reveals ethnic diversity of this region and territorial dispersion of ethnic groups. This implies at the same time great cultural diversity as well as dispersal of various national cultures over the Balkan's states. During the 20th century Serbia and Bulgaria have very complex political and intrastate relations. But in the last 10 years there have been significant improvements in the cross-border cooperation between Serbia and Bulgaria. The results of these improvements are established Euro-regions and implemented cross-border projects between these two countries. Existing Euro-regions between Serbia and Bulgaria created links between various local authorities and made excellent basis for cross-border initiatives and joint projects to promote common interests across the border and cooperation for the common good of the border areas populations. The well managed cultural cross-border cooperation between these two countries will provide a clear view of common features and raise common identity for the region, contribute to tolerance and understanding between people in this area and enable them to overcome the peripheral status of the border region in their countries and improve the living conditions of the population.
Process of optimization of retail trade spatial development with application of locational-alocational models
Authors: Kukrika Milan , Manic Emilija
Published: October 2010

This article gives a simple and brief scope of structure and usage of location-allocation models in territory planning of retail network, trying to show the main shortage of some given models and the primary direction of their future improving. We give an inspection of theirs main usage and give an explanation of basic factors that models take in consideration during the process of demand allocation. Location-allocation models are an important segment of development of spatial retail network optimization process. Their future improvement is going towards their approximation and integration with spatial-interaction models. In this way, much better methodology of planning and directing spatial development of trade general. Methodology which we have used in this research paper is based on the literature and research projects in the area. Using this methodology in analyzing parts of Serbian territory through usage of location-allocation models, showed the need for creating special software for calculating matrix with recursions. Considering the fact that the integration of location-allocation models with GIS still didn't occur, all the results acquired during the calculation of methaformula has been brought into ArcGIS 9.2 software and presented as maps.
Space-functional proportions and relations of the settlements in the municipality of Pecinci
Authors: Krajic Aleksandar
Published: October 2010

Space-functional proportions and relations, among settlments, is the starting point in planning the development of community, region or state. This work treats the elementary characteristics of space-functional proportions and relations of the settelments in the municipality of Pecinci, in the fact the hijerarchy, spacely and historycal characteristics in the settelment net of community Pecinci.
The role of landscape planning in European landscape convention implementation
Authors: Vasiljevic Nevena
Published: October 2010

The most important recent policy initiative concerning quality and diversity, as well as natural and cultural landscape's values within all Europe is European Landscape Convention. The Convention was adopted by Council of Europe's Community of Ministers on 20th October 2000., in Firenze, Italy. The main goal of the Convention is protection, planning and management of the landscape as important part of the quality of life for people living everywhere: in urban areas and in countryside, in degraded areas as well as in the areas with high quality and those recognized as being of outstanding beauty. Serbia has singed Convention on 21 of September 2007. Diversity and quality, the cultural and natural values linked to European landscapes are part of Europe's common heritage, and it is important to co-operate towards its protection, management and planning According to explored international experiences, landscape plan, with its known methodology, is recognized as the most suitable tool in the most Countries which have already implemented European Landscape Convention. As to situation in Serbia, landscape planning is not treated in adequate or appropriate way within system of spatial planning. On the basis of the recent European experiences regarding The European Landscape Convention, the paper will underline the inevitability of landscape planning integration into the spatial planning system at the national, regional and city level, in Serbia.
Present state and perspectives of spa tourism development in Serbia
Authors: Jovicic Dobrica
Published: October 2010

Apart from very contaminated spatial areas, there are places with attractive and non-polluted environment, that are suitable for tourism and recreation. Such places are spa resorts, characterized by numerous and various natural elements having significant health and recreative functions (thermo-mineral springs, rare gases, favorable climatic conditions, rich vegetation, etc.), which attract attention of ample tourist demand. Serbia is welknown as a 'country of spa resorts', because of a great number of thermo-mineral springs, long tradition and their significance for tourism economy. Official statistical service keeps records of tourist flows only at 30 spa resorts (approximately), having participation at 95% of the total tourist trade in Serbia's spas. The topic of this paper is devoted to estimation of the present state and perspectives of spa tourism in Serbia. Special attention is focused on: analysis of resources for spa tourism, discussion of key factors for tourist valorization of Serbia's spas, investigation of structural features of spa tourism, comparison of Serbia's experiences in domain of spa tourism with contemporary trends in certain spa resorts in other European countries, and, finally, defining the most important tasks for spa tourism improvement.
The perception of foreign tourists on the image of Serbia
Authors: Armenski Tanja , Zakic Lolita , Dragin Aleksandra
Published: October 2010

During the 90's, Serbia went through a difficult political and economic changes, which caused a radical decrease in the number of tourists, especially foreigners, as well as a negative perception of Serbia on the global tourist market. After 2000, with political and economic stabilization, Serbia enhanced opportunities for targeting tourists from European tourism market. Despite of its efforts, Serbia has been unable to consistently achieve its goals, which is reflected in the low income from tourism and a small share on the international tourism market. One of the consequences of this scenario might be attributed to Serbia's unfavorable image in the mind of world travelers. This study was conducted with the purpose of analyzing the relationship between destination image of Serbia, overall satisfaction of foreign visitors and their destination loyalty. The survey examines the image held by tourists who visited Serbia during 2007. The data is analyzed qualitatively. The research is applied to event, urban and cruising tourism, as the most attractive forms of tourist movements for foreign visitors.
An investigation of the expectations and perceptions of consumers about the quality of services in the spa hotels of West Morava region
Authors: Blesic Ivana , Romelic Jovan , Garaca Vuk
Published: October 2010

The paper examines the concept and measurement of quality of service in the hotel sector. The results of research survey that relate to the expectations and perceptions of consumers about the quality of services in the spa hotels are represented here. The survey was conducted in five Serbian spas (West Morava region) in August and September 2008. A model for measuring the quality of services is developed based on the SERVQUAL model. Statistical methods used here are descriptive statistical analysis and analysis of variance ANOVA, which is used for analyzing whether there is a statistically significant link between the dependent variables (questions in the domain of expectations and perceptions) and the independent variables (age structure of respondents). The results may be important to the providers of hotel services and contribute to the advancement of business through the adjustment of the product to the needs of the guest.
Geographic conditions for distribution of agriculture and potentials for tourism development on Mokra mountain
Authors: Knezevic Marko , Knezevic Danilo
Published: October 2010

This work considers important natural conditions of distribution of agricultural production, cattle breeding in particular, and also potentials for tourism development on Mokra mountain. Half-nomadic cattle breeding in mountain settlements was highly developed in recent past. It represented the main source of existence for local highlanders. Today it is neglected and in phase of dying out. The mountain disposes with excellent natural potentials for ecological and mountain tourism, but these potentials are unused.
Evaluation of natural factors in town planning and strategic programming of development local community
Authors: Ljesevic Milutin , Milanovic Misko
Published: October 2010

The natural components are very important aspect of human life and work. The nature is place is place wherever to happened majority of human activity, working vacation and survival, although are some areas is technicality and desecrating to denaturalization. Because of that, it is necessary to study all valid of natural factors, when to programs new contents which are in function of human living, work or holiday. We can find great differences in exploration of some natural factors depending of level in programming of development (general or detail urban planning and strategic programming or local community or projecting). .
The ageing of population in Kanjiza municipality
Authors: Arsenovic Daniela , Djurdjev Branislav , Ivkov-Dzigurski Andjelija
Published: October 2010

The aging of population in Vojvodina Province is one of the main political, national and economical issues. This paper presents the demographic situation in municipality of Kanjiza, researching the age structure. The aging is one of the most important demographic characteristics, which analyses the stage of development of a certain population. The consequence of low birthrate and emigrations in municipality of Kanjiza during the last 30- 40 years, is that the population in 1971. was in fourth stage of demographic development. The age structure in this paper is presented through the ageing of population, ageing index, age ratio, age group up to 20 year (young population) and age groups over 60 (old population), part of fertile and active population. .
Shuttle radar topography mission: Availability of data and the accuracy achieved
Authors: Samardzic Mileva , Milenkovic Milutin
Published: October 2010

This paper aim is to determine accuracy of digital terrain model (DTM) formed upon Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data, for the region of the Republic of Serbia. Main characteristics of SRTM will be introduced, along with short description of determining DTM based on SRTM data and accuracy of such derived digital terrain model. .
The helminth parasites of two sympatric species of the genus Apodemus (Rodentia, Muridae) from south-eastern Slovakia
Authors: Ondríková Jarmila , Miklisová Dana , Ribas Alexis , Stanko Michal
Published: October 2010

The helminths of two sympatric species of rodents, the striped field mouse Apodemus agrarius and the yellow-necked mouse, Apodemus flavicollis from Slovakia were studied to determine whether there are similarities in the composition of the helminth fauna of two closely related host species living in the same area. A total of twelve species of helminths were identified in these rodent populations, including Brachylaima sp. (Trematoda); Hymenolepis diminuta (Rudolphi, 1819), Mesocestoides sp. larvae, Rodentolepis fraterna (Stiles, 1906), Rodentolepis straminea (Goeze, 1782), Skrjabinotaenia lobata (Baer, 1925), Taenia taeniaeformis larvae (Batsch, 1786) (Cestoda); Aonchotheca annulosa (Dujardin, 1845), Heligmosomoides polygyrus (Dujardin, 1845), Heterakis spumosa Schneider, 1866, Mastophorus muris (Gmelin, 1790) and Syphacia stroma (Linstow, 1884) (Nematoda). In A. agrarius, H. polygyrus was the most prevalent, as well as the most abundant helminth, but R. fraterna was the species with the highest mean intensity. In contrast, S. stroma dominated the A. flavicollis helminth fauna with the highest prevalence, mean abundance and mean intensity. Both rodent populations harboured nine helminth species, although the mean individual species richness was significantly higher in A. agrarius than in A. flavicollis. The analysis of helminth diversity at both component and infracommunity levels revealed differences between the two rodent populations, which are most likely attributable to the specific host ecology.
Ultrastructure of intrauterine eggs: Evidence of early ovoviviparity in the caryophyllidean cestode Wenyonia virilis Woodland, 1923
Authors: Młocicki Daniel , Świderski Zdzisław , Mackiewicz John , Ibraheem Mohammed
Published: October 2010

Ultrastructural evidence for early intraurerine embryonic development of Wenyonia virilis is presented. At the initial stage of egg formation, the fertilized oocyte or ovum is surrounded by numerous vitellocytes and newly formed eggshell. Individual vitellocytes undergo progressive fusion into a vitelline syncytium. During cleavage divisions, three types of blastomeres are formed: macromeres, mesomeres and micromeres. Two large macromeres contain a large nucleus with spherical nucleolus and numerous small heterochromatin islands dispersed in moderately electron-dense nucleoplasm. The granular cytoplasm shows a few large mitochondria. Medium-sized mesomeres contain a spherical nucleus with numerous heterochromatin islands, adjacent to the nuclear envelope, and a prominent electron-dense nucleolus. Their nuclei are embedded in granular cytoplasm with a few large and numerous small mitochondria and Golgi complexes. The small micromeres are characterized by presence of spherical nucleoli with large areas of highly condensed heterochromatin and a few islands of granular electron-lucent nucleoplasm. Their granular cytoplasm shows a few small lipid droplets and several spherical mitochondria. Majority of micromeres give rise to the hexacanth but many of them also undergo degeneration or apoptosis. Both mesomeres and macromeres are engaged in the formation of the oncospheral envelopes. The outer envelope is formed by a fusion of two macromeres whereas the inner envelope originates from a fusion of mesomeres. The intrauterine eggs of W. virilis usually contain an embryo at the early preoncopheral phase of development and possesses three primary envelopes: (1) thick eggshell; (2) thin cytoplasmic layer of the outer envelope and (3) inner envelope. Based on embryonic development, egg type and life-cycle characteristics, caryophyllideans tend to show closer affinities to spathebothriideans than to the former pseudophyllideans.
A new feather mite species of the subfamily Analginae (Acari, Astigmata, Analgidae) from the Savi’s warbler Locustella luscinoides (Aves, Passeriformes) in South Dobrudzha, Bulgaria
Authors: Kolarova Nevena
Published: October 2010

A new representative of the subfamily Analginae, Anhemialges mironovi sp. nov., collected from feathers of the Savi’s warbler Locustella luscinoides (Savi, 1824) (Passeriformes, Sylviidae) from the region of South Dobrudzha (Bulgaria), is described. This species is most similar to A. gaudi Mironov, 2009. The new species differs from A. gaudi by the following features in males: the incision in the interlobar membrane is longer, the gastral shield is split into two parts, and the hysteronotal shield bears a crescent-shaped subtegumental sclerotisation.
Measures of Range of Motion and Strength Among Healthy Women With Differing Quality of Lower Extremity Movement During the Lateral Step-Down Test
Authors: Rabin Alon , Kozol Zvi
Published: October 2010

Study Design

Cross-sectional.

Objective

To determine the association between hip and ankle range-of-motion measures, as well as measures of hip muscle strength, with measures of quality of lower extremity movement, as assessed visually during the lateral step-down test in healthy women.

Background

Altered lower extremity movement pattern consisting of excessive femoral adduction and internal rotation, leading to excessive knee valgus alignment, is associated with increased risk of knee ligament injury, as well as patellofemoral pain syndrome. Previous investigations of lower extremity kinematics, using 3-dimensional motion analysis systems, document an inconsistent association between hip muscle strength and lower extremity movement pattern. Currently, it is unknown whether differences in hip muscle strength or other physical measures exist among women with differing quality of lower extremity movement as assessed by visual observation.

Methods

Two physical therapists assessed the quality of movement during the lateral step-down among 29 healthy women (mean ± SD age, 24.3 ± 3.2 years). Subjects were instructed on the optimal movement pattern prior to performing the test. The quality of movement was categorized as “good” or “moderate,” based on a previously established 6-point scale. Several measures of hip strength (handheld dynamometer) and hip and ankle range of motion (fluid-filled inclinometer and universal goniometer) were also assessed. Differences in strength and range-of-motion measures between women with good and women with moderate quality of movement were assessed with a Mann-Whitney U test.

Result

Both examiners found decreased ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, as measured with the knee bent (P<.05 and P<.01 for examiner 1 and 2, respectively) and in weight bearing (P<.001 and P<.01 for examiner 1 and 2, respectively) among women with a moderate quality of movement compared to women with a good quality of movement on the lateral step-down test.

Conclusion

Following receipt of instructions on optimal lower extremity movement pattern, women who demonstrate a moderate quality of movement, as assessed visually during the lateral step-down test, exhibit decreased ankle dorsiflexion range of motion compared to women with a good quality of movement. Clinicians should consider evaluating ankle dorsiflexion range of motion when observing an altered lower extremity movement pattern during the lateral step-down test. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(12):792–800.doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3424
Variation and Variability: Key Words in Human Motor Development
Authors: Hadders-Algra Mijna
Published: October 2010

This article reviews developmental processes in the human brain and basic principles underlying typical and atypical motor development. The Neuronal Group Selection Theory is used as theoretical frame of reference. Evidence is accumulating that abundance in cerebral connectivity is the neural basis of human behavioral variability (ie, the ability to select, from a large repertoire of behavioral solutions, the one most appropriate for a specific situation). Indeed, typical human motor development is characterized by variation and the development of adaptive variability. Atypical motor development is characterized by a limited variation (a limited repertoire of motor strategies) and a limited ability to vary motor behavior according to the specifics of the situation (ie, limited variability). Limitations in variation are related to structural anomalies in which disturbances of cortical connectivity may play a prominent role, whereas limitations in variability are present in virtually all children with atypical motor development. The possible applications of variation and variability in diagnostics in children with or at risk for a developmental motor disorder are discussed.
Rapport minoritaire : La dissidence fait juge
Authors: Belleau Marie-Claire , Bouchard Valérie , Johnson Rebecca
Published: October 2010

In this article, we explore the relationship between gender, judging, and the place of judicial dissent through the cinematographic treatment of the film Minority Report. We draw parallels between the structure of the judicial system and the main characters and events of the film to better understand how the idea of ‘dissent’ is represented and gendered. The exercise leads us to a consideration of the figure of the judge in relation to the film's precognitives – three beings kept in a foetal state whose task it is to transmit their visions of the future, visions that enable the prevention of murders yet to come. The precognitives can be seen, in the world of the film, to have assumed the role of judge. We see them as assuming that function in a variety of ways: first, as a type of ‘judicial-automatons’ in a system that is thought to require perfect and necessary unanimity, where the truth can be definitively known and found; alternatively, as judges in a more flexible and provisional system where the possibility of disagreement and dissent exists.
“We Walk Among You”: Trans Identity Politics Goes to the Movies
Authors: Cowan Sharon
Published: October 2010

Recent legal and social acknowledgement of (some) trans citizenship claims demonstrates the continuing evolution of trans politics and identity and the relationship between socio-political identities and popular culture. This article examines current debates over trans citizenship and identity and argues that certain kinds of identity and citizenship claims have cultural currency in contemporary representations of sex/gender. In order to address these issues, this article highlights key disputes and tensions in contemporary debates about transgender identity, citizenship, and claims to legal rights by examining the ways in which sex/gender identity is portrayed in three films—Cabaret, Transamerica, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Each film demonstrates various ways of interpreting and reworking the constraints of heteronormative binary notions of sex/gender, and these struggles over meaning are also reflected in the ways in which different articulations of trans identity and citizenship claims have been legally and culturally recognized. The article explores the ways in which particular accounts of trans identity are given primacy within law and how film can help us to reflect upon questions about which sexed/gendered people get to count as legal citizens. The article concludes by reminding us that despite discourses of recognition, it is important to remember the exclusionary, as well as the inclusionary, tendencies of law.
Shifting Rationales: The Waning Influence of Feminism on Canada’s Embryo Research Restrictions
Authors: Backhouse Diana , Deckha Maneesha
Published: October 2010

This article analyzes the competing influences on the federal government's policy and eventual legislative action regarding embryo research in Canada. Beginning with the events surrounding the establishment of the Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies, the article traces the diminishing importance of feminist rationales to the ultimate legislation regulating embryo research, the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. The article reveals the steady rise of pro-life discourse that has helped to displace feminist concerns about the threats to women’s bodies posed by new reproductive technologies in general and, instead, made the embryo the focus of legislative debates. As legal debates around abortion are relatively settled in Canada, the authors conclude that pro-life arguments are enjoying a level of respect in the embryo research context and a political and legal voice that has been denied in the abortion arena. The article ends by briefly raising questions regarding the discursive impact of this resurgence on attitudes towards abortion.
Global Distributive Justice: The Potential for a Feminist Analysis of International Tax Revenue Allocation
Authors: Brooks Kim
Published: October 2010

This article has a modest aim—to engage feminists and progressive international tax scholars in a shared dialogue about the importance of protecting and enhancing the state’s revenue-raising and international revenue distribution roles. To this end, the article reviews some of the feminist and critical race scholarship that might assist international tax scholars and policy makers concerned with issues of international revenue distribution; explains the role of tax treaties in allocating tax revenues between nations; applies a feminist analysis to the problem of this international revenue allocation project; and offers some tentative thoughts about a feminist approach to allocating a greater portion of international tax revenues to low-income countries.
Intrameatal thrombosed anterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm mimicking a vestibular schwannoma
Authors: Päsler Dennis , Baldauf Jörg , Runge Uwe , Schroeder Henry W. S.
Published: October 2010

Aneurysms of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) are a rare entity. Purely intrameatal aneurysms are even rarer. The authors report an intrameatal thrombosed AICA aneurysm mimicking a vestibular schwannoma that was treated by resection and end-to-end anastomosis.

This 22-year-old man presented with acute hearing loss, vertigo, and moderate facial palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an atypical intrameatal lesion with dilation of the internal auditory canal.

Microsurgical inspection via a retrosigmoid approach and drilling of the posterior wall of the internal auditory canal revealed a thrombosed AICA aneurysm. The aneurysm was excised, and an end-to-end suture was performed to restore AICA continuity. Intraoperative indocyanine green videoangiography as well as postoperative digital substraction angiography showed a good revascularization.

Intrameatal AICA aneurysms may present with symptoms similar to vestibular schwannomas. End-to-end reanastomosis after aneurysm resection is a treatment option when clipping is impossible.
A Three Year Study on 14 VOCs at One Site in Rome: Levels, Seasonal Variations, Indoor/Outdoor Ratio and Temporal Trends
Authors: Fuselli Sergio , De Felice Marco , Morlino Roberta , Turrio-Baldassarri Luigi
Published: October 2010

Fourteen volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—twelve hydrocarbons and two organochlorine compounds—were monitored both outdoors and indoors for three years at one site in Rome. Results showed that 118 out of 168 indoor seasonal mean values were higher than the corresponding outdoor concentrations. The most relevant source of outdoor hydrocarbons was automotive exhaust emissions. Due to the enforcement of various measures to protect health and the environment, outdoor levels of monoaromatic hydrocarbons decreased about ten fold over 15 years, and aliphatic hydrocarbons also decreased. With the decrease in these outdoor concentrations, indoor air sources are likely to be more relevant for indoor air exposures. Winter outdoor values for monoaromatic hydrocarbons were generally markedly higher than the summer ones. The gradual replacement of the current fleet of circulating cars with new cars complying with EURO 5 standards, further reducing hydrocarbon emissions, may possibly lead to an increase in the observed indoor/outdoor ratios. It is indeed more difficult to remove indoor sources, some of which are still unknown.
On Heisenberg Uncertainty Relationship, Its Extension, and the Quantum Issue of Wave-Particle Duality
Authors: Putz Mihai V.
Published: October 2010

Within the path integral Feynman formulation of quantum mechanics, the fundamental Heisenberg Uncertainty Relationship (HUR) is analyzed in terms of the quantum fluctuation influence on coordinate and momentum estimations. While introducing specific particle and wave representations, as well as their ratio, in quantifying the wave-to-particle quantum information, the basic HUR is recovered in a close analytical manner for a large range of observable particle-wave Copenhagen duality, although with the dominant wave manifestation, while registering its progressive modification with the factor √1-n2, in terms of magnitude n ε [0,1] of the quantum fluctuation, for the free quantum evolution around the exact wave-particle equivalence. The practical implications of the present particle-to-wave ratio as well as of the free-evolution quantum picture are discussed for experimental implementation, broken symmetry and the electronic localization function.