bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Slow- and Fast-Acting Compression on Hearing-Impaired Listeners’ Consonant–Vowel Identification in Interrupted Noise
Authors: Kowalewski Borys , Zaar Johannes , Fereczkowski Michal , MacDonald Ewen N. , Strelcyk Olaf , May Tobias , Dau Torsten
Published: October 2018

There is conflicting evidence about the relative benefit of slow- and fast-acting compression for speech intelligibility. It has been hypothesized that fast-acting compression improves audibility at low signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) but may distort the speech envelope at higher SNRs. The present study investigated the effects of compression with a nearly instantaneous attack time but either fast (10 ms) or slow (500 ms) release times on consonant identification in hearing-impaired listeners. Consonant–vowel speech tokens were presented at a range of presentation levels in two conditions: in the presence of interrupted noise and in quiet (with the compressor “shadow-controlled” by the corresponding mixture of speech and noise). These conditions were chosen to disentangle the effects of consonant audibility and noise-induced forward masking on speech intelligibility. A small but systematic intelligibility benefit of fast-acting compression was found in both the quiet and the noisy conditions for the lower speech levels. No detrimental effects of fast-acting compression were observed when the speech level exceeded the level of the noise. These findings suggest that fast-acting compression provides an audibility benefit in fluctuating interferers when compared with slow-acting compression while not substantially affecting the perception of consonants at higher SNRs.
Evaluation of Noise Reduction Algorithms in Hearing Aids for Multiple Signals From Equal or Different Directions
Authors: Husstedt Hendrik , Mertins Alfred , Frenz Marlitt
Published: October 2018

One objective way to evaluate the effect of noise reduction algorithms in hearing aids is to measure the increase in signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR). To this end, Hagerman and Olofsson presented a method where multiple recordings take place and the phase of one signal is inverted between the measurements. This phase inversion method allows one to separate signal and noise at the output of the hearing aid so that the increase in SNR can be evaluated. However, only two signals can be distinguished, for example, speech and noise. As many realistic situations include more than two signals, we extend the method to an arbitrary number of signals. Two different approaches are discussed. For the first one, groups of the signals are created and presented in such a way that the basic phase inversion method can be used. The second, more efficient approach defines a linear system of equations considering all signals. As the robustness of this approach depends on the structure of the system matrix, the design of this matrix is described in detail. To prove the concept, the proposed efficient method was applied to a setup in which nine different signals were presented by eight loudspeakers, and an analysis of errors was performed. With this setup, a state-of-the-art hearing aid was analyzed for four different settings, that is, with the digital noise reduction or the directional microphones turned on or off. As a result, the SNRs for all directions can be investigated individually.
Temporal autoregulation during human PU.1 locus SubTAD formation
Authors: Schuetzmann Daniel , Walter Carolin , van Riel Boet , Kruse Sabrina , König Thorsten , Erdmann Tabea , Tönges Alexander , Bindels Eric , Weilemann Andre , Gebhard Claudia , Wethmar Klaus , Perrod Chiara , Minderjahn Julia , Rehli Michael , Delwel Ruud , Lenz Georg , Gröschel Stefan , Dugas Martin , Rosenbauer Frank
Published: October 2018

Epigenetic control of gene expression occurs within discrete spatial chromosomal units called topologically associating domains (TADs), but the exact spatial requirements of most genes are unknown; this is of particular interest for genes involved in cancer. We therefore applied high-resolution chromosomal conformation capture sequencing to map the three-dimensional (3D) organization of the human locus encoding the key myeloid transcription factor PU.1 in healthy monocytes and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells. We identified a dynamic ∼75-kb unit (SubTAD) as the genomic region in which spatial interactions between PU.1 gene regulatory elements occur during myeloid differentiation and are interrupted in AML. Within this SubTAD, proper initiation of the spatial chromosomal interactions requires PU.1 autoregulation and recruitment of the chromatin-adaptor protein LDB1 (LIM domain–binding protein 1). However, once these spatial interactions have occurred, LDB1 stabilizes them independently of PU.1 autoregulation. Thus, our data support that PU.1 autoregulates its expression in a “hit-and-run” manner by initiating stable chromosomal loops that result in a transcriptionally active chromatin architecture.
Andrographolide inhibits breast cancer through suppressing COX-2 expression and angiogenesis via inactivation of p300 signaling and VEGF pathway
Authors: Peng Yulin , Wang Yan , Tang Ning , Sun Dongdong , Lan Yulong , Yu Zhenlong , Zhao Xinyu , Feng Lei , Zhang Baojing , Jin Lingling , Yu Fabiao , Ma Xiaochi , Lv Chuanzhu
Published: October 2018

Background

Andrographolide (Andro), a diterpenoid lactone, has been used for treatment of various cancers with less adverse effects. However, the underlying mechanisms regarding its anti-tumor mechanism still remain unclear.

Methods

Cell viability and proliferation were measured by CCK8 and CFSE dilution assay. The localization of p50/p65 or cytochrome c was determined using confocal immunofluorescence. Streptavidin-agarose pulldown or ChIP assays were used to detect the binding of multiple transactivators to COX-2 promoter. The promoter activity was examined by a dual-Luciferase reporter assay. The functions of Andro on COX-2-mediated angiogenesis were also investigated using human HUVEC cells through tube formation and spheroids sprouting assay. The in vivo anti-tumor efficacy of Andro was analyzed in xenografts nude mice.

Results

The results indicated that Andro could significantly inhibit the proliferation of human breast cancers, and suppress COX-2 expression at both protein and mRNA levels. Furthermore, Andro could dose-dependently inhibit COX-2-mediated angiogenesis in human endothelial cells. We have also found that Andro significantly promoted the activation of cytochrome c and activated caspase-dependent apoptotic signaling pathway. Our further explorations demonstrated that Andro inhibited the binding of the transactivators CREB2, C-Fos and NF-κB and blocked the recruitment of coactivator p300 to COX-2 promoter. Moreover, Andro could effectively inhibit the activity of p300 histone acetyltransferase (HAT), thereby attenuating the p300-mediated acetylation of NF-κB. Besides, Andro could also dramatically inhibit the migration, invasion and tubulogenesis of HUVECs in vitro. In addition, Andro also exhibited effective anti-tumor efficacy as well as angiogenesis inhibition in vivo.

Conclusion

In current study, we explore the potential effects of Andro in suppressing breast cancer growth and tumor angiogenesis, as well as the precise mechanisms. This work demonstrated the potential anti-cancer effects of Andro, indicating that Andro could inhibit COX-2 expression through attenuating p300 HAT activity and suppress angiogenesis via VEGF pathway, and thereby could be developed as an antitumor agent for the treatment of breast cancer.
Fast τ-p transforms by chirp modulation
Authors: Andersson Fredrik , Robertsson Johan
Published: October 2018

We have developed simple, fast, and accurate algorithms for the linear Radon ([Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text]) transform and its inverse. The algorithms have an [Formula: see text] computational complexity in contrast to the [Formula: see text] cost of a direct implementation in 2D and an [Formula: see text] computational complexity compared to the [Formula: see text] cost of a direct implementation in 3D. The methods use Bluestein’s algorithm to evaluate discrete nonstandard Fourier sums, and they need, apart from the fast Fourier transform (FFT), only multiplication of chirp functions and their Fourier transforms. The computational cost and accuracy are thus reduced to that inherited by the FFT. Fully working algorithms can be implemented in a couple of lines of code. Moreover, we find that efficient graphics processing unit (GPU) implementations could achieve processing speeds of approximately [Formula: see text], implying that the algorithms are I/O bound rather than compute bound.
Finite-element analysis of top-casing electric source method for imaging hydraulically active fracture zones
Authors: Um Evan Schankee , Kim Jihoon , Wilt Michael J. , Commer Michael , Kim Seung-Sep
Published: October 2018

Imaging hydraulically active fracture zones (HAFZ) is of paramount importance to subsurface resource extraction, geologic storage, and hazardous waste disposal. We have developed advanced 3D finite-element (FE) electrical imaging algorithms for HAFZ in the presence of a steel-cased well. The algorithms use tetrahedral FE meshes in the simulation domain and coarse rectangular finite-difference meshes in the imaging domain. This heterogeneous dual-mesh approach is well suited to modeling the multiscale earth model due to steel-cased wells. We find that the algorithms accurately and efficiently simulate surface electric field measurements over a 3D HAFZ at depth when one end point of a surface electric source is connected to a wellhead. For brevity, this configuration is called the top-casing electric source method. By replacing a hollow cased well with a solid prism, we improve our computational efficiency without affecting the solution accuracy. The sensitivity of the top-casing source method to HAFZ highly depends on the continuity of a steel-cased well because it makes currents preferentially flow to HAFZ. The sensitivity also depends on conductivity structures around the well because they control current leaking from the steel-cased well. We find that the method can image a localized HAFZ and detect changes in its width and height. The imaging results are improved when a volume of the imaging domain is constrained from geomechanical perspectives. A primary advantage of the method is the fact that the sources and receivers are placed on the surface, thus not interrupting the well operation.
From Diagnosis to Survivorship: Using Cancer Support Group as an Advocacy and Support Tool for Cancer Care
Authors: Orji Gloria M. , Chidebe Runcie C.W. , Igbokwe Chuks , Banwo-Fatai Khadijat , Gimba Swatkasa , Agbi Rose , Emezue Peace , Dantsoho Sarah A. , Nwagboso Emeka J. , Abdulazeez Jemilat , Okoro Nkechi , Orjiako Tochukwu Charles , Okoye Ifeoma , Aruah Chinedu S.
Published: October 2018

Purpose

Cancer diagnosis comes with many challenges. Diagnosis is a huge burden to the patient, family, and community that subjects them to financial crisis, emotional distress, a dearth of self-esteem, and physiologic deformations. From a patient’s perspective, the treatment of cancer is complex and complicated with a weak health care system, attitude of health care workers, lack of insurance, lack of trust in orthodox medicine, and stigmatization. Patients with cancer are constantly seeking solace, people to listen to them, and people who understand their state of mind and can be a source of inspiration. Studies have shown that peer cancer support groups result in psychological benefit and improve relationships. The 2016 World Cancer Congress patient’s pavilion inspired us to start cancer support group for patients with cancers, survivors, and caregivers, known as the Abuja Breast Cancer Support Group, through the Union for International Cancer Control SPARC Metastatic Breast Cancer Challenge project. The cancer support group was primarily founded for only patients with breast cancer, survivors, caregivers, and for peer support. As of today the group has transitioned from being a patient group to also being an advocacy group with a number of activities and programs that are aimed at guiding all patients with cancer from diagnosis to survivorship.

Methods

This study reviewed the 1 year activities of the Abuja Breast Cancer Support Group and surveyed the impact of peer support on the 36 members of the group using a mixed-methods approach.

Results

Cancer support groups have the potential to revolutionize cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa, as we have seen with HIV/AIDs support groups. Use of technological tools is helpful to build connectedness.

Conclusion

There was an improvement in the psychological states of patients as well as in their physiologic understanding of their diagnosis by meeting together, networking, and interacting through a WhatsApp group. Our qualitative findings also indicate that patients with cancer need platforms through which to speak out, to advocate, and to change the course of cancer care if provided with the necessary training and support.

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Management of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Is Adjuvant Therapy Needed?
Authors: Lee Victor H. , Lam Ka-On , Chang Amy T. , Lam Tai-Chung , Chiang Chi-Leung , So Tsz-Him , Choi Cheuk-Wai , Lee Anne W.
Published: October 2018

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma of the undifferentiated histologic subtype is endemic and prevalent in southeast Asia. The dramatic improvement of treatment outcomes and overall prognosis during the past few decades has been attributed to advances in disease screening and diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy techniques, use of combination systemic therapy, and dedicated clinical and biomarker surveillance. The current practice of treating patients with advanced locoregional disease using cisplatin concurrent with conventional fractionated radiotherapy, followed by adjuvant cisplatin and fluorouracil, was established in 1998 when the landmark Intergroup-0099 Study demonstrated a survival benefit with the addition of systemic therapy.

There is little doubt regarding the need for concurrent chemotherapy, but there has been uncertainty about the magnitude of the benefit attributed to the adjuvant phase. Furthermore, instead of one-size-fits-all recommendations, it will be ideal if we can tailor adjuvant therapy to high-risk patients only to avoid unnecessary toxicities. In addition, recent evidence suggests that induction chemotherapy before concurrent chemoradiation can achieve better outcomes, especially in distant control, even in the modern era of intensity-modulated radiation therapy. This article provides a comprehensive review of key literature on the current management of locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma and highlights future research directions to unravel these controversies.
Skeletal and Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D: Current Evidence and Outstanding Questions
Authors: Bouillon Roger , Marcocci Claudio , Carmeliet Geert , Bikle Daniel , White John H , Dawson-Hughes Bess , Lips Paul , Munns Craig F , Lazaretti-Castro Marise , Giustina Andrea , Bilezikian John
Published: October 2018

The etiology of endemic rickets was discovered a century ago. Vitamin D is the precursor of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and other metabolites, including 1,25(OH)2D, the ligand for the vitamin D receptor (VDR). The effects of the vitamin D endocrine system on bone and its growth plate are primarily indirect and mediated by its effect on intestinal calcium transport and serum calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Rickets and osteomalacia can be prevented by daily supplements of 400 IU of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D <50 nmol/L) accelerates bone turnover, bone loss, and osteoporotic fractures. These risks can be reduced by 800 IU of vitamin D together with an appropriate calcium intake, given to institutionalized or vitamin D–deficient elderly subjects. VDR and vitamin D metabolic enzymes are widely expressed. Numerous genetic, molecular, cellular, and animal studies strongly suggest that vitamin D signaling has many extraskeletal effects. These include regulation of cell proliferation, immune and muscle function, skin differentiation, and reproduction, as well as vascular and metabolic properties. From observational studies in human subjects, poor vitamin D status is associated with nearly all diseases predicted by these extraskeletal actions. Results of randomized controlled trials and Mendelian randomization studies are supportive of vitamin D supplementation in reducing the incidence of some diseases, but, globally, conclusions are mixed. These findings point to a need for continued ongoing and future basic and clinical studies to better define whether vitamin D status can be optimized to improve many aspects of human health. Vitamin D deficiency enhances the risk of osteoporotic fractures and is associated with many diseases. We review what is established and what is plausible regarding the health effects of vitamin D.
Physician Advocacy for Public Health
Authors: Gusmano Michael K.
Published: October 2018

This article documents the public positions taken by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association on five topics with implications for public health: access to care for undocumented patients, fracking, gun control, climate change, and same-sex marriage. There are stark divisions on each of these issues between political parties, and taking a strong public position on them runs the risk of alienating some members of Congress, but each of these associations has done so. At the same time, there is a clear distinction between the public positions of these organizations and the priority given to them by their offices in Washington, DC. Drawing on an organizational maintenance framework, the author argues that taking these public positions is explained, in part, by a growth in the number of women and the number of physicians that affiliate with the Democratic Party in the United States.
How the American Medical Association's Rent-Seeking Strategy Compensated for Its Loss of Members
Authors: Laugesen Miriam J.
Published: October 2018

Membership in the American Medical Association (AMA) has suffered a precipitous decline since the 1970s and, with it, a loss in revenue. The expansion of subsidized student memberships has bolstered its official membership number; only 12.6% of physicians who have completed their training now belong. The AMA strengthened its alliances with specialty societies and even tried to restructure the organization around organizational (rather than individual) membership: two hundred specialty societies are incentivized to encourage their members to join the AMA. Earlier federal policies supported by the AMA that gave it a central role in recommending Medicare reimbursement policies have established a membership pipeline for the AMA partly because specialty societies need to influence reimbursement policies. Commercial products have also helped subsidize AMA lobbying efforts that reinforce its historical position, despite a loss of members.
A Fluorescent Naphthalenediimide-Alkoxyfuroxan Photoinduced Nitric Oxide Donor
Authors: Seymour Christopher Peter , Nakata Akito , Tsubaki Motonari , Hayashi Masahiko , Matsubara Ryosuke
Published: October 2018

We describe the design and facile synthesis of a fluorescent alkoxyfuroxan naphthalenediimide (NDI) hybrid nitric oxide (NO) donor molecule which releases NO under spatiotemporal control when irradiated with visible light (420–600 nm). The hybrid also demonstrates cellular uptake made possible by its fluorescence capability. This research consolidates our recent work into visible light absorbing photosensitised furoxan NO release by addressing the limitations of previous designs. Key points of photoinduced nitric oxide donors are highlighted such as water solubility, NO release, cellular uptake, fluorescence, and longer absorption wavelengths.
Book reviews
Authors: Εταιρεία Ελληνική Κτηνιατρική
Published: October 2018

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The zoonotic protozoan of sheep carcasses in the north of Algeria: A case of ovine toxoplasmosis
Authors: DAHMANI A. , HARHOURA K. , AISSI M. , ZENIA S. , HAMRIOURI B. , GUECHI N. , AIT ATHMANE M. , KADOUR R.
Published: October 2018

Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan parasite of great importance in veterinary and public health. The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence for T. gondii in 580 sheep sera slaughtered for human consumption in the slaughterhouses of El Harrach by a commercial kit ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay), and to evaluate the presence of T.gondii in 335 sheep from 580 (335 oesophagi and 335 diaphragms) by.the histopathological analysis. Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 8.28% (48 /580) of sheep. All positive sheep were male. Seropositivity for T. gondii increased with age, but the difference was not statistically significant.. While the seroprevalence was significantly higher in summer and in the North /Center of Algeria. Thus, season and origine of animals were considered as risk factors associated with T. gondii infection. Histopathological analysis showed that only 2 sheep presented dubious cysts of T. gondii. However, tissues cysts compatible with Sarcocystis spp. were visible in the histological sections of 94.03% (315/335) of sheep. These results suggest that infection with T. gondii in sheep is present in the north of Algeria and as sheep with antibodies usually carry tissue cysts, this indicates that undercooked lamb and mutton may indeed be a sources of human toxoplasmosis.
ΣΥΜΒΟΛΗ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΕΝΕΡΓΗΤΙΚΗΝ ΑΝΟΣΟΠΟΙΗΣΙΝ TΩN ΠΡΟΒΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΗΣ ΣΤΑΦΥΛΟΚΟΚΚΙΚΗΣ ΜΑΣΤΙΤΙΔΟΣ
Authors: ΤΑΡΛΑΤΖΗΣ Κ. , ΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΘ. , ΦΡΑΓΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΑΔ.
Published: October 2018

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ΚΟΚΚΙΔΙΑΣΙΣ ΩΟΤΟΚΩΝ ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ ΟΦΕΙΛΟΜΕΝΗ ΕΙΣ EIMERΙΑ ΜΙVΑΤΙ
Authors: ΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Α. , ΤΑΤΣΙΡΑΜΟΣ Κ. , ΤΣΑΓΚΛΗΣ Α.
Published: October 2018

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ΑΙ ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΟΙ ΑΝΤΙΛΗΨΕΙΣ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΑΙΤΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΘΟΓΕΝΕΙΑΣ ΤΟΝ ΒΡΟΥΚΕΛΛΟΣΕΩΝ
Authors: ΚΑΡΒΟΥΝΑΡΗΣ Π.
Published: October 2018

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ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΑΦΡΟΔΙΣΙΑΣ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΦΟΡΒΑΔΑ ΔΙ’ ΕΝΔΟΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΕΓΧΥΣΕΩΣ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΥ ΟΡΟΥ
Authors: ΖΑΦΡΑΚΑΣ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Μ.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΠΙΔΡΑΣΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΣΧΕΣΕΩΣ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΑΖΩΤΟΥΧΟΥΣ ΟΥΣΙΑΣ EN TΩ ΣΙΤΗΡΕΣΙΩ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΣΕΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΤΡΟΦΗΣ ΕΙΣ ΤΑΣ ΩΟΤΟΚΟΥΣ ΟΡΝΙΘΑΣ
Authors: ΔΗΜΑΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Ι. , ΚΑΛΑΪΣΑΚΗΣ Π.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΞΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΡΑΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ EN TΩ ΙΝΣΤΙΤΟΥΤΩ ΑΦΘΩΔΟΥΣ ΠΥΡΕΤΟΥ ΕΜΒΟΛΙΟΥ ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ ΤΟΥ ΑΦΘΩΔΟΥΣ ΠΥΡΕΤΟΥ
Authors: ΚΑΡΔΑΣΗΣ Ι. , ΠΑΠΠΟΥΣ Χ. , ΜΠΡΟΒΑΣ Δ. , ΚΑΡΑΒΑΛΑΚΗΣ Ι. , ΣΕΪΜΕΝΗΣ Α.
Published: October 2018

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ΑΙ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΚΑΙ ΤΟΜΑΙ ΕΝ ΤΗ ΠΡΑΞΕΙ
Authors: ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΥ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣ
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΒΑΘΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΤΑΨΥΞΕΩΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΠΕΡΜΑΤΟΣ ΙΠΠΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΟΝΟΥ
Authors: POLGE C. , ΜΙΝΩΤΑΚΗΣ Κ.
Published: October 2018

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Η ΜΕΧΡΙ ΣΗΜΕΡΟΝ ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΑΠΕΔΕΙΞΕΝ ΟΤΙ Η ΕΝΤΕΡΟΤΟΞΙΝΑΙΜΙΑ ΤΩΝ ΑΙΓΟΠΡΟΒΑΤΩΝ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΑΙ ΟΦΕΙΛΕΤΑΙ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ WELCHIÀ AGNI ΤΥΠΟΥ C
Authors: ΦΡΑΓΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΑΔΑΜΑΝΤΙΟΣ Γ.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑΙ ΕΠΙ ΤΟΥ ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΥ ΦΟΡΤΙΟΥ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΤΕΨΥΓΜΕΝΩΝ «ΠΛΑΤΑΡΙΩΝ» ΟΡΝΙΘΟΕΙΔΩΝ
Authors: ΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Α. , ΜΑΛΛΙΑΡΗΣ Σ.
Published: October 2018

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II. ΚΤΗΝΟΤΡΟΦΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΖΩΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΙ
Authors: ΚΟΛΑΓΓΗΣ Σ.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΝΤΥΠΩΣΕΙΣ ΕΚ ΤΗΣ ΕΝΙΑΥΣΙΟΥ ΜΕΤΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΕΩΣ ΜΟΥ ΕΙΣ Μ. ΒΡΕΤΑΝΝΙΑΝ
Authors: ΠΑΡΙΣΗΣ ΕΛ.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΒΕΛΤΙΩΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΠΙΔΡΑΣΕΩΣ ΤΩΝ ΣΠΕΡΜΑΤΟΔΟΤΩΝ TAYPΩN ΤΟΥ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΥ ΚΤΗΝΟΤΡΟΦΙΚΗΣ ΕΡΕΥΝΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΓΑΛΑΚΤΟΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΓΧΩΡΙΩΝ ΗΜΙΒΕΛΤΙΩΜΕΝΩΝ ΑΓΕΛΑΔΩΝ
Authors: ΒΛΑΧΟΣ Κ. , ΚΑΛΛΙΦΑΤΙΔΗΣ Ι.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑΙ ΕΠΙ ΤΩΝ ΑΙΓΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΦΥΛΗΣ ΖΑΑΝΕΝ ΥΠΟ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑΣ ΣΥΝΘΗΚΑΣ Ι. ΓΑΛΑΚΤΟΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΚΑΙ ΛΙΠΟΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ
Authors: ΔΗΜΑΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Ι. , ΖΕΡΒΑΣ Ν. , ΚΑΛΑΪΣΑΚΗΣ Π.
Published: October 2018

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ΣΥΜΒΟΛΗ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΜΕΛΕΤΗΝ ΤΗΣ ΛΟΙΜΩΔΟΥΣ ΠΟΔΟΔΕΡΜΑΤΙΤΙΔΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΙΓΟΠΡΟΒΑΤΩΝ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΙ
Authors: ΓΚΩΓΚΟΣ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣ
Published: October 2018

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ΣΥΜΒΟΛΗ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΜΕΛΕΤΗΝ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΜΙΝΘΙΑΣΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΤΗΝΩΝ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΙ
Authors: ΚΑΡΒΟΥΝΑΡΗΣ Π. Α. , ΒΑΣΑΛΟΣ Μ. , ΤΣΑΓΚΛΗΣ Α.
Published: October 2018

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ΣΥΜΒΟΛΗ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΔΥΝΑΤΟΤΗΤΑ ΔΙΑΦΟΡΟΠΟΙΗΣΕΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ ΒΑΚΤΗΡΙΟΣΤΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΙΔΙΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΓΑΛΑΚΤΟΣ ΕΚ ΤΗΣ ΤΟΙΑΥΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΦΕΙΛΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΥΠΑΡΞΙΝ ΑΝΤΙΒΙΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΕΝΤΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΥ
Authors: ΓΕΩΡΓΑΚΗΣ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝ
Published: October 2018

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Ι. ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΞΙΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΟΜΕΝΩΝ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΙ ΑΝΤΙΑΦΘΩΔΙΚΩΝ ΕΜΒΟΛΙΩΝ II. ΧΡΟΝΟΣ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΣ ΑΝΟΣΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ ΑΥΤΗΣ
Authors: ΚΑΡΔΑΣΗΣ Ι. , ΠΑΠΠΟΥΣ Χ. , ΜΠΡΟΒΑΣ Δ. , ΚΑΡΑΒΑΛΑΚΗΣ Ι. , ΣΤΟΥΡΑΪΤΗΣ Π.
Published: October 2018

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ΑΝΑΛΥΣΕΙΣ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΩΝ
Authors: Εταιρεία Ελληνική Κτηνιατρική
Published: October 2018

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Η ΕΓΚΕΦΑΛΟΜΥΕΛΙΤΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ ΕΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΙ Ι. Πρώτη άπομόνωσις τοϋ ιού έκ τής υπαίθρου (Πρόδρομος άνακοίνωσις)
Authors: ΜΕΝΑΣΕ Ι. , ΚΑΡΒΟΥΝΗΣ Π. , ΒΕΪΜΟΣ Γ. , ΣΕΪΜΕΝΗΣ Α. , ΜΑΛΛΙΑΡΗΣ Σ.
Published: October 2018

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ΣΥΜΒΟΛΗ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΟΚΚΙΔΙΑΣΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΤΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΑ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΑΓΩΓΗ
Authors: ΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ Ε. , ΕΥΣΤΑΘΙΟΥ Λ. , ΠΕΠΠΑΣ Ι. , ΚΑΪΛΑΣ Β.
Published: October 2018

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Η ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΕΛΑΔΟΤΡΟΦΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΒΛΗΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΜΑΣΤΙΤΙΔΩΝ ΕΙΣ ΤΗΝ ΚΟΙΛΑΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΣΠΕΡΧΕΙΟΥ
Authors: ΤΣΕΛΙΟΣ Α. , ΕΥΣΤΑΘΙΟΥ Λ.
Published: October 2018

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Η ΛΕΥΚΩΣΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ ΥΠΟ ΤΟ ΠΡΙΣΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΡΕΥΝΩΝ
Authors: ΚΑΡΔΑΣΗΣ Ι.
Published: October 2018

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ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΔΥΝΑΤΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΠΟΙΗΣΕΩΣ ΣΥΝΤΕΤΗΡΗΜΕΝΩΝ ΝΕΦΡΩΝ ΜΟΣΧΟΥ ΔΙ' ΙΣΤΟΚΑΛΛΙΕΡΓΗΜΑΤΑ
Authors: ΣΤΟΥΡΑΪΤΗΣ Π. , ΚΑΡΔΑΣΗΣ Ι. , ΠΑΠΠΟΥΣ Χ.
Published: October 2018

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Η ΑΦΡΙΚΑΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΝΩΛΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΧΟΙΡΩΝ
Authors: ΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ Ε. Ν.
Published: October 2018

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New approach for medial patellar ligament splitting for treatment of upward fixation of patella
Authors: EL SHERIF M. W.
Published: October 2018

A new medial patellar ligament splitting technique in cattle and donkeys is presented. It has been successfully applied on thirteen alive animals affected with permanent upward fixation of patella (UFP). The technique is simple, quick and easily applicable. In contrast to other medial patellar desmotomy techniques the present approach is less invasive, the skin at the surgical site is not incised but punctured, the pericapsular fat and joint capsule are not invaded. Minimal tissue invasiveness limits the infection of surgical site, minimizes bleeding and decreases their related postoperative consequences.
Effects of diazepam, ketamine HCl and sevoflurane anesthesia on vital and recovery values of nine long legged buzzards (Buteo rufinus) upon wing amputation
Authors: İŞLER C. T. , ALTUĞ M. E. , YURTAL Z. , DEVECI M. Z.Y.
Published: October 2018

In this clinical study, effects of diazepam + ketamine HCl + sevoflurane anesthesia on vital functions and recovery duration and qualityofnine long legged buzzards were evaluated upon wing amputation. Operation was decided for long legged buzzards and heartand breathingrate, body temperature, and reflexes of long legged buzzards were evaluated before, during and after the anesthesia. Diazepam and ketamine HCl injection increased the heart rate whereas it was decreased by sevoflurane. Respiratory rate decreased upon sevoflurane application. Body temperature decreased during anesthesia. Recovery began in the 3rd minute after cessation of sevoflurane administration with return of eye reflexes and completedin the 35th minute. It was observed that although birdsrecovered from anesthesia, danger of hypothermia persisted for a long time.There was a significant difference between the respiratory and heart rates during the ketamine HCl and sevofluraneanesthesia from those in the preoperative period. However, there was no statistically significant difference between pre and post operative periods in terms of vital parameters. For the first time, effects of diazepam + ketamine HCl + sevoflurane anesthesia combination on vital parameters are evaluated in long legged buzzards in Turkey.
Sesamoid disease in two dogs
Authors: KARKANIS A. F. , PRASSINOS N. N. , KAZAKOS G. , KTORIS M. , ANTONOPOULOS K. , KRYSTALLI N.
Published: October 2018

Two young dogs, a Rottweiler and an Épagneul Breton, presented with chronic forelimb lameness. Orthopaedic examination confirmed the mild lameness and revealed pain on deep palpation at the palmar aspect of the 5th metacarpal. Radiographic evaluation revealed fracture of the 7th metacarpophalangeal sesamoid at the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint. Based on these findings, diagnosis of sesamoid disease was achieved. Both cases had been treated conservatively with restricted activity and anti-inflammatory drugs without any success. Then, resection of the affected sesamoid was performed. The outcome was good and the dogs were free of lameness 1 year post-operatively.
Explicit interaction information from WikiPathways in RDF facilitates drug discovery in the Open PHACTS Discovery Platform
Authors: Miller Ryan A. , Woollard Peter , Willighagen Egon L. , Digles Daniela , Kutmon Martina , Loizou Antonis , Waagmeester Andra , Senger Stefan , Evelo Chris T.
Published: October 2018

Open PHACTS is a pre-competitive project to answer scientific questions developed recently by the pharmaceutical industry. Having high quality biological interaction information in the Open PHACTS Discovery Platform is needed to answer multiple pathway related questions. To address this, updated WikiPathways data has been added to the platform. This data includes information about biological interactions, such as stimulation and inhibition. The platform's Application Programming Interface (API) was extended with appropriate calls to reference these interactions.  These new methods of the Open PHACTS API are available now.
Public control in France
Authors: Пилипенко А. , Pilipenko A.
Published: October 2018

The monograph reveals the topic of control, the relevance of which is undoubted and can hardly lose its importance. Who and how controls whom and why control in society-all this ultimately determines the degree of democracy or despotism of the state. The subject of the research is public control in France, a country with a rich political and legal history and established democratic tradition of governance.
Public control is considered as a generalizing concept covering the function of the bodies constituting the state in the sphere of Executive power, including over citizens, where there are tendencies to limit the rights and freedoms of the individual and to establish total control over the population.
Author-lawyer, specialist in constitutional and administrative law of France. The main leitmotif of the work is the ideological and moral potential of the democratic institutions of the state. The example of France shows what is being done to support them, and in some cases to resuscitate them, how real is the prospect of turning citizens from "controlled" to "controlling".
For officials and employees of the apparatus of legislative and Executive bodies of state power, as well as scientific and pedagogical staff, students and postgraduates studying topical issues of constitutional and administrative law, the optimization of public administration.
Clinical decision-making for the management of oedema with compression
Authors: Muldoon Jeanette
Published: October 2018

Venous and lymphatic conditions both require compression modalities that consider interface pressures and stiffness of the final system, using bandages, hosiery or wraps. Treatment pathways incorporate regimes that address aspects of the skin, wound and underlying vascular or lymphatic pathologies, including comorbidities that contribute to the aetiology of the condition. Extrinsic factors are environmental, local policies, resource management and patient preference, to encourage concordance with treatment. Resource management and concordance are further enhanced by self-care, which has the additional benefit of patient or wearer empowerment. Treatment selection is dependent on these factors and supported by clinical evidence within the theoretical framework and intuitive knowledge gained from experience with the management of patients with these chronic conditions.
Encouraging self-management of simple lower limb lymphoedema
Authors: Brown Annemarie
Published: October 2018

This article is aimed at practitioners who may need to manage patients with simple lymphoedema independently. It describes the differences and development of both lower limb chronic oedema and lymphoedema; how to recognise which condition the patient has, and how to manage them appropriately. These are very common, but chronic, conditions that need long-term management, and a successful outcome to treatment will be dependent on the patient performing self-care strategies. This article discusses some of these management strategies and options available to ensure optimum patient adherence to treatment.
‘Til the care home do us part? Keeping older couples together
Authors: Carter Lesley
Published: October 2018

When partners have different care needs, it can happen that they are separated and housed in different homes. There are various reasons why these separations occur; Lesley Carter explains them and explores what can be done to prevent it.
Measles: A rise in incidence and outbreaks in vulnerable groups
Authors: Keal Jo , Beckett Gail
Published: October 2018

Jo Keal and Gail Beckett discuss measles in light of the recent rise in the number of cases in the UK and Europe, leading to outbreaks in vulnerable populations, and explore how practice nurses are in a unique position to influence the health of the wider population

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that is preventable through effective immunisation. Recent outbreaks in Europe have led to an increase in imported cases to England and Wales, leading in turn to outbreaks in some vulnerable populations. Practice nurses are in a unique position to influence the health of their population. Providing information about measles infection; the increase in UK cases; and offering opportunity for vaccination will enable patients to make an informed choice to support not only protection of their own health, but also contribute to the wider public's health protection.
Correlation between urinary albumin to creatinine ratio and systemic glycocalyx degradation in pediatric sepsis
Authors: Saragih Rina A.C. , Pudjiadi Antonius H. , Tambunan Taralan , Satari Hindra I. , Aulia Diana , Bardosono Saptawati , Munasir Zakiudin , Lubis Munar
Published: October 2018

Background: Increased capillary permeability in sepsis is associated with several complications and worse outcomes. Glycocalyx degradation, marked by increased serum syndecan-1 levels, alters vascular permeability, which can manifest as albuminuria in the glomerulus. Therefore, elevated urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) potentially provides an index of systemic glycocalyx degradation. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between urinary ACR and serum syndecan-1 levels.Methods: A longitudinal prospective study with repeated cross-sectional design was conducted on children with sepsis in pediatric intensive care unit, we evaluated serum syndecan-1 levels and urinary ACR on days 1, 2, 3, and 7. A descriptive study on healthy children was also conducted to determine the reference value of syndecan-1 in children.Results: 49 subjects with sepsis were recruited. Based on the data of the healthy children group (n=30), syndecan-1 level of >90th percentile (41.42 ng/mL) was defined as systemic glycocalyx degradation. The correlation coefficients (r) between urinary ACR and syndecan-1 levels were 0.32 (p<0.001) from all examination days (162 specimens), 0.298 (p=0.038) on day 1, and 0.469 (p=0.002) on day 3. The area under the curve of urinary ACR and systemic glycocalyx degradation was 65.7% (95% CI 54.5%–77%; p=0.012). Urinary ACR ≥157.5 mg/g was determined as the cut-off point for glycocalyx degradation, with a sensitivity of 77.4% and a specificity of 48%.Conclusion: Urinary ACR showed a weak correlation with systemic glycocalyx degradation, indicating that the pathophysiology of elevated urinary ACR in sepsis is not merely related to glycocalyx degradation.
Association of stature and mental problems among adolescents in Jatinangor District, West Java
Authors: Dhamayanti Meita , Deliana Pia H. , Bukkar Faisal
Published: October 2018

Background: The prevalence of short stature during adolescence in Indonesia remains high. Adolescents are very concerned about their stature. Most adolescent health problems are related to psychosocial issues. The prevalence of mental disorders among adolescents in Indonesia is 6.0%, and West Java is 9.3%. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between stature and mental problems during middle adolescence.Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was performed at three high schools in Jatinangor, West Java, Indonesia. The subjects were students, age of 16–17 years old without physical abnormalities other than short stature and weight problems. Mental problems were screened using a self-report Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with prevalence risk.Results: Of the 150 respondents, 116 subjects met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The prevalence of short stature was 55 cases (47.4%) and more predominant in females. Among the behavioral and emotional problems assessed, the emotional symptom was associated significantly with short stature; prevalence ratio 1.87 (95% CI=1.14; 3.08). There was no significant association of short stature with other attributes such as conduct, hyperactivity, peer problems, and total difficulties (p>0.05).Conclusion: Stature in adolescence is associated with emotional problems.
Hospital-based analysis of eye diseases at Karitas Hospital, Southwest Sumba, 2015
Authors: Sitompul Ratna , Sungkar Saleha
Published: October 2018

Background: This study aimed to determine the profile of eye diseases at Karitas Hospital in Southwest Sumba during 2015.Methods: The cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted by analyzing medical records of 1706 patients who presented with eye complaints at Karitas Hospital, Southwest Sumba, in 2015. Complete medical records were recovered from 1363 patients, who served as subjects for this study.Results: Thirty-six percent of subjects were elderly (>55 years old) and 9.9% were children (<18 years old). Female patients comprised 56.4% of the study population and males 43.6%. Non-infectious eye diseases dominated (89.8%; 95%CI: 88.2%–91.4%) compared to infectious diseases (8.2%; 95%CI: 6.7%–9.7%) and mixed cases (2%; 95%CI: 1.3%–2.7%). Avoidable causes of blindness, cataract (34%), and refractive error (17.3%), were mostly found among non-infectious cases, while conjunctivitis (52.7%) and keratitis (17%) were the most commonly encountered infectious diseases.Conclusion: Eye diseases at Karitas Hospital in Southwest Sumba mostly comprised non-infectious diseases. The most commonly noted non-infectious diseases were cataracts and refractive errors, while conjunctivitis and keratitis were the most commonly found infectious diseases. Due to the high amount of patients seeking eye care within Southwest Sumba, ophthalmologists and proper equipment are needed at the Karitas Hospital.
It’s all about a leadership
Authors: Hamid Agus Rizal A.H.
Published: October 2018

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Histological Effects of the Combined Administration of Eldecalcitol and a Parathyroid Hormone in the Metaphyseal Trabeculae of Ovariectomized Rats
Authors: Hasegawa Tomoka , Yamamoto Tomomaya , Sakai Sadaoki , Miyamoto Yukina , Hongo Hiromi , Qiu Zixuan , Abe Miki , Takeda Satoshi , Oda Kimimitsu , de Freitas Paulo Henrique Luiz , Li Minqi , Endo Koichi , Amizuka Norio
Published: October 2018

Summary

Intermittent administration of human parathyroid hormone (1-34) (hPTH(1-34)) promotes anabolic action in bone by stimulating bone remodeling, while eldecalcitol, an analog of active vitamin D3, suppresses osteoclastic bone resorption, and forms new bone by minimodeling. We have examined the biological effects of combined administration of eldecalcitol and hPTH(1-34) on 9-week-old Wistar rats that underwent an ovariectomy (OVX) or Sham operation. They were divided into a Sham group, OVX with vehicle (OVX group), OVX with 10 µg/kg/day of hPTH(1-34) (PTH group), OVX with 20 ng/kg/day of eldecalcitol (eldecalcitol group) or OVX with 10 μg/kg/day of hPTH(1-34), and 20 ng/kg/day of eldecalcitol (combined group) for 4 or 8 weeks. As a consequence, the combined group showed a marked increase in bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), and trabecular number (Tb.N) than OVX and had the highest bone mineral density (BMD) compared with other groups. OVX and PTH groups exhibited a high osteoblastic surface/bone surface (Ob.S/BS), mineral apposition rate (MAR), and bone formation rate/bone surface (BFR/BS) indices and many TRAP-reactive osteoclasts. Contrastingly, eldecalcitol and combined groups tended to attenuate the indices of osteoclastic surface/bone surface (Oc.S/BS) and Ob.S/BS than that the other groups. The combined group revealed histological profiles of minimodeling- and remodeling-based bone formation. Thus, the combined administration of eldecalcitol and hPTH(1-34) augments their anabolic effects by means of minimodeling and remodeling.
Street-style geographies: Re-mapping the fashion blogipelago
Authors: Luvaas Brent
Published: October 2018

When street-style blogs – amateur web journals featuring photographs of stylish pedestrians from around the world – began to pop up on the Internet in 2005, they appeared to challenge the established geographic hierarchies of the global fashion industry. Shot by fashion outsiders with little formal training in photography, they featured a variety of people and places far outside the purview of the industry. Drawing in millions of readers, including trend forecasters, editors and designers from within the industry, blogs seemed to be a democratizing force in fashion, drawing attention to once peripheral fashion capitals like Helsinki, Cape Town and Buenos Aires, and creating a backdoor into the industry for their proprietors. But such a state of affairs could only last so long. This article traces the evolution of street-style blogs from the vantage points of several prominent street-style bloggers. As it does so, it chronicles the geographic struggles operating within the fashion ‘blogipelago’; the efforts of bloggers to expand the fashion world map; and the efforts of industry insiders to draw attention back to the established fashion capitals: New York, London, Milan and Paris.
The dressed body, material and technology: Rethinking the hijab through sartorial sociology
Authors: Almila Anna-Mari
Published: October 2018

This article explores the opportunities provided to dress and fashion studies by an analytical focus on garments through a number of disciplinary and conceptual lenses. Drawing upon sociological sources, including Bourdieu’s practice theory and Alfred Gell’s insights of human/object agency, as well as anthropology, considerations of material technologies and clothing physiology, a framework is developed for depicting the many roles that textile materials and garment objects play in knowledge-creation, individual experiences of wearing garments and the operation of habitus. In my case study analysis of female Islamic veiling in Finland, I draw upon both primary data and secondary sources that take account of histories – involving individual histories, socio-cultural histories, histories of technological and material developments and histories of transnational trade routes – and materialities, including the physicality of garments, human bodies and physical and spatial environments.
Sartorially weaving their way through bhodrota (respectability): Georgette sarees, bangles and selling sex in a Kolkata neighbourhood
Authors: Guha Mirna
Published: October 2018

In this excerpt, I unpack my field notes from the day to reveal the ways in which female sex workers in Kalighat, a red-light area embedded in a middleclass neighbourhood in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, negotiate middle-class norms of respectability and female propriety. Specifically, I focus on how the women navigate and manipulate sartorial norms which are imposed on them and their work to their social and economic advantage.
Book Reviews
Authors: Khalifa Dina , Estévez-Saá Margarita
Published: October 2018

Luxury Indian Fashion: A Social Critique, Tereza Kuldova (2016, first edition) London: Bloomsbury, 185 pp., ISBN: 9781474220927, Hardback, £67.50; ISBN: 9781350049499, Paperback, £21.59; ISBN: 9781474220941, ePDF, £20.72; ISBN: 9781474220934, ePub, £20.72

Fashion, Dress and Identity in South Asian Diaspora Narratives: From the Eighteenth Century to Monica Ali, Noemi Pereira-Ares (2018, FIRST EDITION) Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 255 pp., ISBN: 9783319613963, Hardback, £65.80
Left-right dynamics of staging and composition in Class 15
Authors: Rossouw Martin P.
Published: October 2018

The climax of Class 15 features a reverse cut that displaces the teacher from his fixed position on frame left to frame right. The functions of this decisive shift are examined, following Rudolf Arnheim and others, in light of conventional associations attached to the left- and right-hand sides of pictures.
‘I just had a dream about it’: Subjectivity, sensitivity and sonic impressionism in Avondale Dogs
Authors: Halskov Andreas
Published: October 2018

Using montage editing, close-ups and subjective sound, the award-winning short film Avondale Dogs (1994) tells the story of a young boy and his dying mother. The protagonist, Paul, is quiet and sensitive, and his inner turmoil is conveyed through conspicuous cuts and a vivid use of diegetic and non-diegetic sound.
Avondale Dogs: The parallelism between music and film
Authors: Villalvazo David
Published: October 2018

Film editing deals with shots composed by melodic, harmonic and rhythmic elements and combines them into unities developed through time. In Avondale Dogs, cinematic passages about an ill mother, a dead pigeon, friendly neighbours and scattered pies provide eloquent clues about some fundamental characteristics shared by music and film.
Taming death: A tragic event with a happy ending
Authors: Bullaro Grace Russo
Published: October 2018

In Avondale Dogs director Gregor Nicholas deploys a strategy of resonance through contrast in order to comment on the relationship between life and death, portraying how his young protagonist, Paul, negotiates the passage from the tragedy of his mother’s death to the pubescent world of sexuality.
Making sense of the meaningless
Authors: Rasmussen Steen Cnops
Published: October 2018

The present analysis shows Paul’s attempt to find meaning in the meaningless in relation to his mother’s illness and death. The analysis exposes mechanisms promoting guilt and shame, power and lack of power that occur when a child takes on the role as carer of a seriously ill relative.