bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of mitomycin c versus gentamicin and dexamethasone in endonasal endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy
Authors: Buche Aniket R. , Garud Sachin H. , Gawarle Surendra H. , Chamania Gaurav A.
Published: August 2017

Background: Dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the procedure done to drain the lacrimal sac in cases of nasolacrimal duct obstruction or in chronic dacrocystitis. New advancements in nasal endoscopic surgeries have given results comparable to external DCR. This is a prospective, case control, randomized, double blinded study to compare efficacy of mitomycin c local application versus gentamicin + dexamethasone local application intraoperatively.

Methods: Fifty two patients who underwent endonasal endoscopic DCR at our Tertiary care centre between October 2015 and February 2017. All patients were operated by a single surgeon with double blind method of assigning case. In 26 patients pledgets soaked with 0.4 mg/ml mitomycin C were kept over operative site for 10 min and in other 26 patients pledgets soaked with gentamicin and dexamethasone. Post operatively patients were assessed after 1st and 2nd week and 1st and 3rd month after surgery; post-operative complaints of epiphora were graded.  

Results: Maximum patients belonged to the age group of 31-60 yrs (78%), females constituted the majority with n=36 (69%). At the end of the study Group A had 92% success and Group B had 85% relief in complaints.

Conclusions: We have found statistically insignificant difference between the outcome of local application of Mitomycin C and Gentamicin and dexamethasone. Thus it can be used as substitute or adjuvant with mitomycin C in the intraoperative procedure.
A study on evaluation of pre and postoperative polysomnography for obstructive sleep apnea patients
Authors: Mohankumar Venugopal , Rajasekar M. K. , Veerasigamani Narendrakumar , Sivaranjani M.
Published: August 2017

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing. However, obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with much more insidious conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and daytime somnolence can lead to a dramatically increased risk of motor vehicle accidents.

Methods: This study was conducted in our institution in 34 OSA patients. After thorough evaluation with PSG, dynamic MRI, DISE patients were treated with various surgeries depending on the level of obstruction. Commonly UPPP, ESP, zetaplasty, tonsillectomy, tongue base reduction were done either alone or in combination.  

Results: Pre and postoperative polysomnograhpy for obstructive sleep apnea was evaluated and statistically analyzed. Significant proportion of patients improved both subjectively and objectively as determined by reduction in AHI from 41.73±13.94 to 15.77±9.13, reduction in ESS from 16.41+3.09 to 5.14±3.41 and reduction in snoring.

Conclusions: OSA can be easily treated with proper preoperative investigations, appropriate surgery, prevention of complications and continued lifestyle modifications. 
Zero prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections in clinicopathologically proven lichen planus cases: a cross sectional study at a tertiary care centre in south India
Authors: Sajini Lekshmi , Anjaneyan Gopikrishnan , Jagadeesan Soumya , Panicker Vinitha Varghese , V. Sreedevan , . Gopakumar , Thomas Jacob
Published: August 2017

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is a common chronic mucocutaneous inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. Several editorials, chapters, studies have suggested an association between hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus (to a lesser extent) in LP. This association was not seen in various parts of the world including India.

Methods: Patients attending the dermatology outpatient department with lichen planus confirmed by histopathologic examination were included in the study and along with clinic-epidemiological data, all the patients were tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection.

Results: A total of 84 patients of clinico-pathologically proven lichen planus were included in the study out of which 31 were males and 53 were females. The most common age group of lichen planus in our study group was 40-50 years. Major histopathological findings were basal cell degeneration (92.7%), hyperkeratosis (89%), pigment incontinence (73%) and lymphohistiocytic infiltration (70%). All patients in this study group tested negative for HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies.

Conclusions: Although numerous studies around the world have suggested an association between HCV and HBV infections with lichen planus- multiple subsequent studies including the present study shows contrasting results especially in this part of the world. The authors believe routine screening of lichen planus patients for presence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection is not warranted, particularly in Indian population. 
Substance abuse among street children of Jammu region.
Authors: Mehbooba Rasool Taha Ayub1 ,Dinesh Kumar ,
Published: August 2017

Background: Street children have a greater burden than other poor children who are supervised by adults. The inherent dangers of being in the street situation, economic deprivation and lack of adult protection and inadequate socialization etc., make them extremely vulnerable. Many street children are involved in harmful use of psychoactive substances which can lead to increase the chance of accidents, violence, unwanted pregnancy and unprotected sex. The sad part is that there is paucity of reliable data on street children in Jammu and Kashmir. Material and Methods: 80 street children were chosen after mapping potential sites in urban Jammu using purposive and snowball sampling and were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Majority of the children studied were “children on the street” with a higher proportion of females representing the sample. The mean age of boys and girls was 12.18 (2.62) and 11.35(2.28) years, respectively. A wide variety of the substances were zeportedly abused by nearly half of the children studied (46.25%). A very high proportion of males reported substance abuse as compared to females (84.8% versus 15.2 % respectively). Cigarettes and Pan Masala were chief substances abused by the children studied (10% each). Conclusion: The phenomenon of drug abuse is rampant among street children. Easy availability of these substances is one of the reasons reported which needs to be looked into while devising policies for street children.
Eficácia do princípio da igualdade nas relações jurídicas privadas
Authors: Penido Martins Thiago
Published: August 2017

O cerne do problema a ser investigado está em definir a extensão da eficácia do princípio da igualdade nas relações jurídicas privadas contratuais, analisando em que medida os particulares, em suas relações jurídicas privadas contratuais, estão vinculados ao direito fundamental à igualdade. Podem os particulares, no exercício de sua autonomia privada e liberdade contratual, libremente elegerem o outro sujeito contratual e definir o conteúdo do contrato, inclusive para conferir tratamentos diferenciados ou estariam os particulares vinculados ao direito fundamental à igualdade, estando proibida toda e qualquer forma de discriminação no âmbito de suas relações jurídicas privadas? Existe uma margem de liberdade que assegura aos particulares, no exercício de sua autonomia privada, a possibilidade de promoverem tratamentos diferenciados? Podem os particulares se recusar em a celebrar negócios jurídicos com outros particulares em razão de critérios como raça, sexo, idade, orientação religiosa, orientação sexual, ou qualquer outro critério diferenciador? Esse é o instigante tema que se propõe analisar com o presente artigo.
Relaciones jurídicas entre progenitores e hijos desde la perspectiva latinoamericana
Authors: Herrera Marisa , Lathrop Fabiola
Published: August 2017

La Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño ha tenido impacto reformador en las legislaciones latinoamericanas. Las relaciones entre progenitores e hijos no han estado al margen de esta renovación legal. Sin embargo, el desarrollo habría sido bastante dispar, al menos en lo que atañe a la figura de la responsabilidad parental. Son pocos los Estados que han introducido modificaciones sustanciales en el régimen jurídico de las relaciones entre padres e hijos. Otros se habrían quedado a mitad de camino y un tercer grupo, que aún no habría tomado nota de los avances que incentiva dicha herramienta legal internacional, tendría una deuda pendiente con los derechos humanos de niños, niñas y adolescentes. ¿Qué Estados han cumplido con dicho mandato, cómo y en qué sentido para estar acorde con los postulados de la Convención? Este es el interrogante clave que atraviesa este estudio contemporáneo sobre la figura de la responsabilidad parental en América Latina.
La filiación por técnicas de reproducción humana asistida en el Código Civil y Comercial argentino
Authors: Krasnow Adriana Noemí
Published: August 2017

Este artículo describe los aportes y cambios que el Código Civil y Comercial argentino introduce en la filiación. En particular, la atención se traslada a la filiación por técnicas de reproducción humana asistida en vinculación con el consentimiento informado como exteriorización de la voluntad procreacional. Asimismo, se destina un espacio al estudio de dos procedimientos que fueron silenciados en la norma: la gestación por sustitución y la fecundación post mortem.
Intento de configuración de un concurso de normas por entregas defectuosas en la Ley de Consumo y el código civil chilenos
Authors: Barrientos Camus Francisca
Published: August 2017

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivos identificar la existencia de un concurso de normas en el derecho chileno y, con ello, configurar el derecho de opción que nace para el acreedor. Este derecho le permitirá escoger entre las acciones que ofrecen la Ley n.º 19.496, sobre protección de los derechos de los consumidores, y el Código Civil frente a entregas defectuosas.
La protección al consumidor inmobiliario. Aspectos generales en el derecho colombiano
Authors: Villalba Cuéllar Juan Carlos
Published: August 2017

La protección al consumidor de vivienda nueva tiene matices especiales en el derecho colombiano que ameritan su estudio. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo delinear los aspectos fundamentales de la normatividad jurídica que, a la par de las normas tradicionales del derecho privado, protegen al consumidor inmobiliario en el contexto colombiano. Para tal fin, este escrito se centra en un estudio normativo con miras a identificar las principales características de este ámbito de protección en subtemas de protección al consumidor como la obligación de información, la publicidad engañosa, la obligación de garantía, las cláusulas abusivas y la responsabilidad por producto defectuoso.
Una crítica al régimen sobre conflictos de intereses en el derecho societario colombiano
Authors: Gaviria Juan Antonio
Published: August 2017

Este artículo argumenta que las normas societarias colombianas sobre conflictos de intereses son ineficientes, indagando las razones de ello y proponiendo algunos cambios. En particular, se formulan cuatro críticas contra las normas actuales. Primero, que deba ser el máximo órgano social quien siempre autorice una transacción entre la sociedad y sus administradores o accionistas controlantes. Segundo, que tal autorización no sirva cuando el contrato es perjudicial para la sociedad. Tercero, que la sanción a las transacciones celebradas sin dicha autorización sea siempre la nulidad absoluta. Cuarto, que no haya excepciones legales para transacciones entre sociedades de un mismo grupo empresarial.
La eficiencia procesal y el debido proceso
Authors: Carrasco Delgado Nicolás Ignacio Ariel
Published: August 2017

El presente artículo se enmarca en la tradición del Análisis Económico del Derecho Procesal. Al respecto, se critica el tratamiento de minimización de los costos procesales relevantes que ha motivado a los autores del Law and Economics. A partir de dicha crítica se formula un tratamiento de óptimo de costos procesales para el legislador, resguardando en todo caso las exigencias del debido proceso, que opera con poder de veto respecto de aquellos óptimos que pudieran vulnerar tales exigencias.
Review of Experimental Investigations in Friction Welding Technique
Authors: Shinde Gurunath , Dabeer Prakash
Published: August 2017

Friction welding is a solid state welding processes in which the weld is obtained by the heat generated due to forging and friction. Now a day’s eco-friendly joining of dissimilar materials is the need of the industries. The advantages of friction welding process are reduction in production time and cost saving. Friction welding is classified into two types. One type is Inertia drive friction welding and the other is Continuous drive friction welding. In continuous drive friction welding one of the work pieces is held stationary while the other is held for a certain rotating speed. The two work pieces are brought together under certain friction pressure for a
certain period of time known as friction time. Then, the rotation is stopped and upset pressure is applied for a certain upset time. Then, the spindle is disengaged and the component is unloaded. In Inertia drive friction welding one part is held stationary while the other is clamped in the chuck which is attached to the flywheel. The flywheel and chuck is rotated for a certain seed to store a predetermined energy. In this paper, review of friction welding on different materials and their weld ability has been discussed in brief.
Câncer bucal na percepção dos acadêmicos dos cursos de saúde da UninCor/Três Corações –MG
Authors: Carvalho Érica de Andrade , Gazolla Marina Santana , Silva Neto José Dias da , Maciel Ana Paula de Oliveira , Graciano Kamila Prado Pereira , Dos Santos Jessica Luana , León Jorge Esquiche , Dominguete Matheus Henrique Lopes
Published: August 2017

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes de diferentes cursos da área da saúde da Universidade Vale do Rio Verde de Três Corações (Minas Gerais, Brasil) sobre o câncer de boca. Método: Foi realizado um estudo observacional, no qual 314 estudantes dos cursos de farmácia, enfermagem, nutrição e odontologia responderam a um questionário estruturado com 17 perguntas divididos entre autoavaliação e caraterísticas objetivas sobre o câncer de boca. Resultados: Uma parcela representativa da população universitária sabe que o câncer pode acometer a boca e que o tabagismo e etilismo são fatores de risco, entretanto, mostraram desconhecimento sobre a faixa etária mais afetada. Notou-se que os 4 cursos apresentaram nível de conhecimento deficiente, contrapondo-se ao questionário de auto avaliação. Houve uma tendência de alunos do primeiro e segundo anos da graduação obterem pontuação maior. Conclusão: Os dados obtidos sugerem a necessidade de estratégias direcionadas ao processo ensino/aprendizagem, visando o melhor aproveitamento e fixação do conhecimento acerca do câncer de boca, bem como o enfoque no desenvolvimento de políticas de prevenção desta doença no projeto pedagógico destes cursos.Descritores: Neoplasias Bucais; Saúde Bucal; Centros Educacionais de Áreas de Saúde; Avaliação Educacional.
Alterações bucais e o manejo odontológico dos pacientes com doença renal crônica
Authors: De Castro Diego Silva de , Herculano Aline Bergman de Souza , Gaetti-Jardim Ellen Cristina , Costa Deisi Carneiro da
Published: August 2017

A doença renal crônica é uma síndrome clínica decorrente da perda lenta, progressiva e irreversível da taxa de filtração glomerular, fazendo o paciente necessitar de uma terapia de reposição permanente, a fim de evitar a uremia, que significa o acúmulo de substâncias indesejáveis no sangue. Seu diagnóstico se dá não só pelos sinais e sintomas clínicos como também pelos exames laboratoriais de sangue e urina, em que os valores de ureia e de creatinina estarão aumentados. O cuidado ao paciente deverá ser multiprofissional, sendo o seu tratamento instituído pelo médico de acordo com a progressão da perda da função renal, existindo quatro maneiras, como o tratamento conservador (pré-diálise), a diálise peritoneal, a hemodiálise e, por fim, o transplante renal. É importante e necessário que esses pacientes tenham uma boa saúde bucal para evitar possíveis infecções na cavidade bucal, principalmente durante a hemodiálise, o pré-transplante e o pós-operatório. A doença renal crônica pode apresentar várias manifestações bucais, as quais não são específicas e sim secundárias às manifestações sistêmicas como doença periodontal, xerostomia, lesões na mucosa, infecções bucais entre outras. Uma vez que a função renal está prejudicada, a conduta do cirurgião-dentista deverá ser complexa e delicada e ele precisará adquirir todo o conhecimento para realizar um bom atendimento. Este artigo tem como objetivos abordar conceitos e implicações sobre a doença renal crônica, destacar as alterações bucais, evidenciar as condutas odontológicas e estabelecer um protocolo de atendimento ao paciente acometido por esta desordem.Descritores: Saúde Bucal; Insuficiência Renal Crônica; Doenças Periodontais.
Qualidade de saúde bucal e pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica
Authors: Herculano Aline Bergman de Souza , Castro Diego Silva de , Gaetti-Jardim Ellen Cristina , Silva Julio Cesar Leite da
Published: August 2017

A cavidade bucal é a incubadora ideal para o desenvolvimento de microbiota devido ao pH, presença de nutrientes e fatores de retenção que facilitam a maturação do biofilme dentário, microbiota essa que frequentemente encontra-se em harmonia e equilíbrio com o hospedeiro saudável, diferentemente de pacientes hospitalizados sob terapia intensiva.  O propósito desse estudo foi avaliar a qualidade da saúde bucal de pacientes internados na unidade de terapia intensiva e comparar com a incidência de pneumonia associada a ventilação mecânica. Foram avaliados todos os prontuários de admissão no Centro de Terapia Intensiva Adulto do Hospital Universitário Maria Aparecida Pedrossian HUMAP/EBSERH, no período de 18 de Agosto a 15 de Novembro de 2016, comparando os devidos dados com os Boletins Mensais de Indicadores emitidos pelo Serviço de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar, que mostra os índices de infecções por pneumonia associada a ventilação mecânica correspondentes ao mesmo período. Foram observados que dos 41 pacientes internados no referido setor no período analisado, 37 (90%) pacientes foram avaliados pela equipe de odontologia hospitalar, dentre esses 68% eram do sexo masculino e 32% eram do sexo feminino, com faixa etária de 30 a 70 anos (62%), em suporte ventilatório com intubação orotraqueal (61%), com doenças respiratórias como principal motivo de internação (46%). A comparação realizada entre a qualidade da saúde bucal e a incidência de pneumonia associada a ventilação mecânica não apresentou dados significativos que apontem para uma possível relação entre si, provavelmente devido a atuação da equipe de odontologia hospitalar.Descritores: Saúde Bucal; Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação Mecânica; Unidade de Terapia Intensiva.
Removal of model viruses, E. coli and Cryptosporidium oocysts from surface water by zirconium and chitosan coagulants
Authors: Christensen Ekaterina , Nilsen Vegard , Håkonsen Tor , Heistad Arve , Gantzer Christophe , Robertson Lucy J. , Myrmel Mette
Published: August 2017

The present work evaluates the effect of contact filtration, preceded by coagulation with zirconium (Zr) and chitosan coagulants, on model microorganisms and waterborne pathogens. River water intended for potable water production was spiked with MS2 and Salmonella Typhimurium 28B bacteriophages, Escherichia coli, and Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts prior to coagulation. The hygienic performance demonstrated by Zr comprised 3.0–4.0 log10 removal of viruses and 5.0–6.0 log10 removal of E. coli and C. parvum oocysts. Treatment with chitosan resulted in a removal of 2.5–3.0 log10 of viruses and parasites, and 4.5–5.0 log10 of bacteria. A reference coagulant, polyaluminium chloride (PACl), gave a 2.5–3.0 log10 removal of viruses and 4.5 log10 of E. coli. These results indicate that both Zr and chitosan enable adequate removal of microorganisms from surface water. The present study also attempts to assess removal rates of the selected microorganisms with regard to their size and surface properties. The isoelectric point of the Salmonella Typhimurium 28B bacteriophage is reported for the first time. The retention of the selected microorganisms in the filter bed appeared to have some correlation with their size, but the effect of the charge remained unclear.
Assessing factors of E. coli contamination of household drinking water in suburban and rural Laos and Thailand
Authors: Vannavong N. , Overgaard H. J. , Chareonviriyaphap T. , Dada N. , Rangsin R. , Sibounhom A. , Stenström T. A. , Seidu R.
Published: August 2017

Drinking water (DW) can serve as a route for disease transmission if not properly managed. The study assessed the effect of different factors on Escherichia coli quantities in DW in household water storage containers in suburban and rural villages in Laos and Thailand. Higher E. coli concentrations in DW were found in Laos compared to Thailand, especially in households without toilets (in Laos) and in rural rather than in suburban villages. In suburban Laos, house material, storage container types and lack of toilets were significantly associated with E. coli contamination of DW, whereas in rural Laos, corresponding significant factors were rain-fed water, containers with lids and lack of toilets. In suburban Thailand, rain-fed water, storage container types and container cleaning frequency were significantly associated with DW contamination, while house materials, manually collected rainwater and container cleaning frequency were associated with contamination in rural Thailand. Socio-demographic characteristics were less associated with E. coli contamination of DW in this study. Treatment of household stored water (e.g. boiling), regular cleaning of rain jars as well as the provision of household toilets, especially in Laos, can provide barriers against E. coli contamination of DW.
Quantitative microbial risk assessment used to evaluate seasonal wastewater treatment limits: case study in Vacaville, CA
Authors: Seto Edmund , Olivieri Adam W. , Danielson Richard E.
Published: August 2017

A quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) was conducted to support renewal of the City of Vacaville wastewater discharge permit and seasonal (summer) filtration requirements. Influent and final disinfected effluent from the city's wastewater treatment plant, as well as 11 receiving water stations, were monitored for indicator organisms (i.e. total and fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, male-specific bacteriophage (MS2), and the Bacteroidales) and several pathogens (i.e. Giardia cysts, Cryptosporidium oocysts, infectious Cryptosporidium, and Norovirus GI and GII). QMRA annualized risks of infection for selected pathogens enteric viruses, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Estimated median annualized risk for recreational exposure in either disinfected secondary and/or filtered disinfected secondary effluent is on the order of 1.1 × 10−3 per person per year (pppy) for enteric viruses and would be roughly one order of magnitude lower if local receiving water dilution of the treatment plant effluent was taken into account. Estimated median annual risk for recreation exposure in disinfected secondary effluent is 1.8 × 10−3 pppy for Cryptosporidium and 1 log10 less with filtration during the summer months. The estimated median annual risk for landscape exposure (e.g. golfing) to secondary disinfected effluent is 7.6 × 10−7 pppy for enteric viruses. Estimated median annualized risk is 1.7 × 10−7 pppy for enteric viruses and 3.0 × 10−5 to 3.6 × 10−6 pppy for parasites for use of secondary disinfected effluent with irrigated agriculture. Estimated annualized risks for recreational exposure to the local receiving waters were approximately 10 to 1,000 times greater than direct recreational exposure to the final filtered and disinfected effluent. All risk estimates associated with exposure to final treated plant effluent (i.e. secondary filtered and disinfected) were close to or lower than the California level of acceptable annual risk of infection of 10−4 pppy for recreational exposure. Risk estimates provide further evidence to support the use of seasonal treatment limits requiring summer filtration for public health protection.
Agro-ecological compensation of watershed based on emergy
Authors: Fu Yicheng , Du Xia , Ruan Benqing , Liu Laisheng , Zhang Jian
Published: August 2017

The paper aims at providing a framework to calculate the agro-eco-compensation standard based on the systems agro-ecological concept of embodied energy as emergy. We have proposed a calculation system of eco-compensation standard for sustainable agricultural development based on the convertibility between emergy and price. According to our calculation, the total energy of agricultural production in Yongding River Basin was 3.45 E + 16 Sej/ha (the unit emergy value, expressed in solar emergy joules per unit) in terms of the renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, material inputs, and service costs. The energy of renewable and nonrenewable resources was 1.59 E + 16 and 1.86E + 16 Sej/ha, respectively. The ESI (environmental sustainability index) of the study area was 0.1056, indicating that its agricultural production was in a seriously unsustainable condition. To realize the sustainable agricultural production in the watershed, the downstream governments should pay $21.81 M (¥135 million) approximately to upstream governments for water and soil conservation. The results of the present study suggested that the emergy-based calculation method of agro-eco-compensation standard is feasible to a certain degree.
Medytacja alegoryczna na przykładzie Fascykułu nabożeństwa różnego Adama Opatowiusza
Authors: Godawa Marcin
Published: August 2017

This article undertakes the issues of applying the allegorical method of withdrawing meanings from the biblical text during the meditation. It bases on The Fasciculus of various prayer (Fascykuł nabożeństwa różnego) by Adam Opatowiusz (1574–1647). The author used the ways of rhetorical allegorization and biblical theory of senses in order to realize the persuasive aims of prayer comprehended as means of spiritual growth. The rhetorical allegorization includes the relation between biblical senses and human experience, which results in four kinds of allegory: the biblical-biblical, biblical-experimental, experimental-biblical and experimental-experimental allegory. It helps in explaining, developing and referring the biblical meanings to spiritual life being also a pivot of reflection whereas the literary elements are subordinated to the spiritual matter.
Biblijne podstawy duchowości świętorodzinnej w nauczaniu sługi Bożego księdza Jana Berthiera, założyciela Zgromadzenia Misjonarzy Świętej Rodziny
Authors: Sobczyk Adam Józef
Published: August 2017

The analysis of the biblical basics of the Holy Family’s dimension of Christian spirituality drawn by Jean Berthier shows his impressive knowledge of the Holy Bible. God’ Servant uses many quotations to show biblical grounds for Christ’s imitation according to the pattern of the Holy Family. There are a few virtues of the Holy Family which deserve to be highlighted: trust and obedience to God’s Will, love to God and to neighbor, humility and mortification. Berthier not only enumerates those virtues but also encourages everyone to realize them in everyday life, such as the Holy Family did it.
Odniesienia do osoby i tekstów św. Pawła w Regule św. Benedykta
Authors: Dąbek Tomasz
Published: August 2017

The Rule of St. Benedict is the norm of the life for Christian monks in Occident. According to the biblical index in the edition of R. Hanslik (Corpus Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum Latinorum, 75) in the Rule are citations from 30 and allusions from 39 texts of Corpus Paulinum in 82 places of RB. More of one time are citations or allusions to Rom 2, 11; 12, 10; 1 Cor 4, 12; 9, 27; 10, 4; Eph 4, 37; Phil 2, 8; 2 Tim 3, 13; 5, 20; 2 Tim 4, 2. This is a good example of reading and use of the Bible in ancient monasticism and also help for contemporary monks and nuns.
Życie i działanie św. Pawła Apostoła w świetle liturgii Kościoła
Authors: Maciaszek Paweł
Published: August 2017

In the liturgical calendar St. Paul is mentioned twice – for the first time on the day of his conversion (25 January), and then during the celebration – in common with St. Peter the Apostle – when the congregation contemplates his life and martyr’s death (29 June). In this article, through the analysis of liturgical texts about St. Paul – biblical readings and forms of the Holy Mass, and Liturgy of the Hours – the spiritual richness and depth of mysteries of salvation are transmitted to the Church community by this Apostle of the Nations. The Apostle of Tarsus, through his life and deeds, showed us the power of the Holy Spirit operating in mankind, who makes us God’s children and lets us live not according to worldly but according to spiritual values. By giving His gifts to people, He contributes to the development of the Church. The Apostle is also the example of acceptance of the Gospel, which is revealed through preaching the Good News to all peoples. He shows that one can endure pain and suffering for sake of the Gospel. And sacrificing our life, giving it for the act of salvation leads to friendship with Christ and brotherly love. The liturgical texts which are designed to be prayed on St. Paul’s days deeper the certainty that God’s people have that Jesus was resurrected and is alive, and wishes to lead each man on the way to salvation.
Niedzielna suma
Authors: Mieczkowski Janusz
Published: August 2017

In the first centuries of Christianity, the Holy Mass was celebrated once a day only, also on Sundays. From V century it became necessary to celebrate more Masses in the same day because communities expanded and their members weren’t able to participate together in just one Holy Mass. The Main Mass (High Mass) usually was established between 9 and 11 in the morning. This Mass offered for the parishioners was celebrated by a pastor very solemnly with festive singing. It had the best liturgical things, garments, aspersion, and processions, along with a sermon followed by special prayers for the dead.
Milczenie w liturgii jako przestrzeń działania Ducha Świętego
Authors: Sielepin Adelajda
Published: August 2017

The aim of this article is to clarify the essential and often neglected function of liturgical silence. In practice silence is usually intended to prepare the participants for listening or reflecting upon the word, especially when proclaimed by the minister. Whereas it is vital to know that silence constitutes a creative element of the liturgy, because the involvement of the Holy Spirit. In His action and cooperation with the participants He enables them to get into communion with Christ the Word and the Person and eventually to join effectively His mission. In that sense silence helps the Holy Ghost to fulfill His function in continuing the dialogue between God and man as well as in enhancing one’s spiritual skills for the fruitful participation in the Mystery of Christ and the Church.
Podstawy „wyobraźni miłosierdzia” w nauczaniu Ojca Świętego Jana Pawła II
Authors: Nowak Jan
Published: August 2017

Bei der Zusammenfassung des obigen Artikels ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass Johannes Paul II. die schöpferische Barmherzigkeit in zwei Dimensionen aufzeigt. Die erste besteht in der Wahrnehmung der Hungrigen, Armen, derjenigen, die ohne Ausbildung und ärztliche Betreuung sind, der Obdachlosen, Einsamen, der verlassenen alten und kranken Menschen, der gesellschaftlich Erniedrigten und Diskriminierten. In dieser Dimension benötigen die Bedürftigen vor allem materielle Hilfe. Neben diesen Haltungen ist eine schöpferische Gegenwart voller Mitgefühl und eine brüderliche Sorge wichtig. Gott ist voller Güte und Treue und identifiziert sich in Christus mit dem leidenden Nächsten so sehr, dass er schmachvolles Leiden auf sich nimmt und sich dem Menschen ganz ausliefert. Der Papst unterstreicht, dass der Mensch des 20. Jahrhunderts nicht nur unempfindlich für das menschliche Leiden geworden ist, sondern sogar selbst schreckliches Leiden verursacht und dadurch Gott zum großen Abwesenden gemacht hat, um selbst so leben zu können, als ob es Gott nicht gäbe. Die zweite Dimension ist die Sorge um vernachlässigte Kinder und Jugendliche, die in Süchte und Kriminalität verfallen sind, und um die, die den Sinn des Lebens verloren haben. Es ist notwendig, die Situation der Bedürftigen zu erkennen, eine Diagnose zu stellen und den Kampf gegen das Böse aufzunehmen. Die Diagnose des Papstes und die Rettung des Menschen besteht darin, denen, die den Kampf gegen das Böse aufgenommen haben, Rat, Trost und geistliche und moralische Unterstützung zu geben.Maria und die Heiligen sind Zeugen dafür, wie man Bedürftige aufsucht und sich um sie sorgt. Viele Heilige haben Zentren, Organisationen, Gesellschaften, Bewegungen geschaffen, um den Bedürftigen zu helfen. Der Antrieb für die schöpferische Barmherzigkeit ist immer Christus, der sich zu den Kranken und Leidenden niederbeugt, der vergibt, heilt, den Reichtum des Wortes schenkt und in der Eucharistie tröstet und nährt. Diesen Christus haben die Gottesmutter und die Heiligen gesehen und zeigen ihn mit ihrem Leben, indem sie zur Barmherzigkeit aufrufen.
Śp. ks. prof. Theodor Maas-Ewerd (1935–2002)
Authors: Janicki Jan Józef
Published: August 2017

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DONATELLA SCAIOLA, „Una cosa ha detto Dio, due ne ho udite”. Fenomeni di composizione appaiata nel Salterio Masoretico, Roma 2002, 554 s. (Urbaniana University Press. Studia, 47)
Authors: Bazyliński Stanisław
Published: August 2017

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PAUL R. RAABE, Obadiah. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, New York 1996, XXVI + 310 s. (The Anchor Bible, 24D)
Authors: Szmajdziński Mariusz
Published: August 2017

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ENRICO GALBIATI, L’Eucaristia nella Bibbia, Milano 1999, 198 s.
Authors: Syczewski Tadeusz
Published: August 2017

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KS. ANDRZEJ BANASZEK, Od stworzenia œwiata do Chrystusa. Panorama wa¿niejszych wydarzeñ i postaci biblijnych, Warszawa 2001, 274 s.
Authors: Żychlińska Bernadetta
Published: August 2017

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Droga Słowa. Duszpasterstwo biblijne: doświadczenia, refleksje, projekty
Authors: Romanik Henryk
Published: August 2017

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Śp. prof. Tommaso Luigi Federici (1927–2002)
Authors: Janicki Jan Józef
Published: August 2017

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EUGENIUSZ SAKOWICZ, Dialog Kościoła z islamem według dokumentów soborowych i posoborowych (1963-1999), Warszawa 2000, 495 s.
Authors: Bartczak Andrzej
Published: August 2017

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Teologia obrzędów poświęcenia kościoła i ołtarza
Authors: Syczewski Tadeusz
Published: August 2017

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Pierwszy Światowy Kongres Studiów Bliskiego Wschodu – Moguncja 2002
Authors: Kreutz Andrzej
Published: August 2017

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JEROME KODELL OSB, Klucz do Pisma Świętego. Katolicki podręcznik do studiowania Pisma Świętego, przekł. Michał Pietras, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 2003, 264 s.
Authors: Chmiel Jerzy
Published: August 2017

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„Miłujcie waszych nieprzyjaciół” (Mt 5, 3-48)
Authors: Paciorek Antoni
Published: August 2017

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Odpowiedzi na pytania dotyczące obowiązku odmawiania Liturgii Godzin
Authors: Medina Estévez Grzegorz A. , Tamburrino Franciszek Pius
Published: August 2017

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H. UTZSCHNEIDER, S. A. NITSCHE, Arbeitsbuch literaturwissenschaft- licher Bibelauslegung. Eine Methodenlehre zur Exegese des Alten Testaments, Gütersloh 2001 (Chr. Kaiser Gütersloher Verlagshaus), 330 s.
Authors: Pindel Roman
Published: August 2017

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A. ŁUKASZEWICZ, Świat papirusów, Warszawa 2001 (Książka i Wiedza), 390 s.
Authors: Pindel Roman
Published: August 2017

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Przeszedł przez życie dobrze czyniąc, red. A. Długosz, Z. Małecki, Częstochowa 2003, 213 s.
Authors: Bendkowski Krzysztof
Published: August 2017

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KS. JAN ŁACH, Panie, chcę pójść za Tobą... (Łk 9, 61), Warszawa- Sandomierz 1999, 160 s.
Authors: Dziuba Andrzej F.
Published: August 2017

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CHRISTOPHOR JOOSTEN, Das Christkönigsfest. Liturgie im Span- nungsfeld zwischen Frömmigkeit und Politik, Tübingen 2002 , 444 s.
Authors: Nadolski Bogusław
Published: August 2017

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Ks. Julian Gądek, Wśród ludów Bantu, Kraków 2003, 187 s.
Authors: Panuś Kazimierz
Published: August 2017

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Transliteracja i transkrypcja alfabetu hebrajskiego
Authors: Wronka Stanisław
Published: August 2017

L’autore dell’articolo richiama prima l’attenzione sulla differenza, di solito trascurata, fra la traslitterazione e la trascrizione. Ambedue rendono le lettere di un alfabeto con le lettere di un altro alfabeto, ma la prima concerne le stesse lettere, mentre la seconda – la loro pronuncia. In seguito propone ed esplica un sistema, fra tanti possibili e usati, della traslitterazione e della trascrizione, presentando sugli esempi come esso funziona. Lo scopo dell’articolo è offrire un punto di riferimento a chi deve traslitterare o trascrivere un testo ebraico, ma anche provocare una discussione per arrivare eventualmente ad un sistema unico della traslitterazione e della trascrizione, il che faciliterebbe la lettura dei nostri testi biblici e teologici.
„I niosłem was na skrzydłach orlich” (Wj 19, 4) – metafora w tłumaczeniach targumicznych
Authors: Kuśmirek Anna
Published: August 2017

The phenomenon of biblical metaphor has been discussed in the context of Aramaic translation. This article will attempt to illustrate targumic approach to the biblical metaphor or simile from Ex 19:4 „I carried you away on eagle’s wings”. These translations may be classified into several groups: literal translation – word for word (Samaritan Targum), exegetical targums – one myth exchanged for another (Palestinian Targums – identification the eagles with the cloudes) and a twofold exegetical conception (T. Neofiti I).
Żydzi w oczach ewangelisty Mateusza
Authors: Lemański Janusz
Published: August 2017

Il modo di vedere gli Ebrei nel vangelo secondo Matteo è ben diverso da quello degli altri scritti del NT. Questa differenza emerge da uno specifico contesto ambientale e storico nel quale nasce l’opera di Matteo. Si tratta di un tempo in cui giudaismo viene sottoposto ad un’influenza della dottrina farisaica, la quale crea delle tensioni con la giovane Chiesa cristiana. Le divergenze sono la conseguenza dell’esclusione dei seguaci di Christo dalla sinagoga e del modo di comprendere il concetto stesso del popolo eletto. Secondo Matteo il concetto della comunità eletta da Dio non è basato sui legami etnico-nazionali, ma sulla relazione con Christo e con la sua opera salvifica. In tal modo viene pian piano superato il problema della presenza dei pagani nelle communità cristiane, come anche si conserva la priorità degli Ebrei nell’opera di salvezza, i quali non vengono esclusi da questo piano di Dio
Zasady realizacji programów religijnych w mediach audiowizualnych
Authors: Baczyński Andrzej
Published: August 2017

L’istruzione pastorale Communio et progressio dice brevemente in riguardo ai programmi religiosi nella radio e nella televisione: “Gli aspetti religiosi della vita umana devono prendere luogo degno e stabile nei programmi” (CP 149). Il termine programma religioso, benché spesso adoperato, non è troppo preciso e non corrisponde pienamente alla realtà televisiva, in cui funziona. Esso ricorre alla formula isolata dei programmi ristretti tematicamente. Non dobbiamo aggiungere, che questo tipo di qualificazione non è una soluzione migliore per la presenza della Chiesa in mass media, poiché limita il potenziale pubblico per causa della troppa specializzazione.La Chiesa vuole che tutti i programmi televisivi, liberi dalla falsità, trasmettano la verità sull’uomo e sul mondo, difendino la dignità umana e si dichiarino in favore del bene, della bellezza e della giustizia. I programmi che rispettano questi valori si trovano nel centro dell’interesse della Chiesa. Essi si riferiscono al contesto religioso, benché esso non sia chiaramente legato alla Chiesa oppure alla religione.Il programma religioso, dal punto di vista formale, si sottomette alle stesse regole come tutta la produzione televisiva. Il professionismo, la conoscenza della problematica televisiva, come pure del linguaggio audiovisivo, l’onesto lavoro e la competenza – sono fondamenti del lavoro degli autori dei programmi televisivi, anche di quelli detti religiosi. Il criterio basilare di valutare questi programmi è la loro relazione con la verità. Il diritto e il dovere principale di ogni sorte della trasmissione televisiva, secondo l’insegnamento della Chiesa, sono la sincerità, la veracità e la verità.
O sposobach obrazowania w świętokrzyskich kazaniach radiowych
Authors: Ostafiński Witold
Published: August 2017

In der gegenwärtigen Verkündigung des Wortes Gottes spielt die Veranschaulichung der Überlieferung eine nicht zu überschätzende Rolle. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird es sehr wichtig, dass man den Predigern nicht nur auf die Funktion des Bildes in der Verkündigung, sondern auch auf die Art und Weise seines Entstehens auf der narrativen Ebene aufmerksam macht. Während die Kenner der Homiletik die Notwendigkeit des Auftretens der Bildeigenschaften in den Predigten betonen, erinnern sie gleichzeitig daran, dass der moderne, von der „Bild-Zivilisation“ gestaltete Mensch, „immer mehr sehen als hören“ möchte. Der vorliegende, die Rundfunkpredigten von der Heiligkreuz-Kirche analysierende Aufsatz, nimmt auf und bringt zugleich nahe die Problematik der Notwendigkeit des Bildes in der Wort-Gottes-Verkündigung. Der Artikel stellt die Erzählungsform als eine wichtige Möglichkeit der Glaubensüberlieferung dar, behandelt das Problem der Aktualisierung evangelischen Werte, bringt das von den Predigten gestaltete synästhetische Weltbild nahe und analysiert die Rolle des Zitats und Beispiels (exemplum) bei der Gestaltung der Bildhaftigkeit einer Predigt. Darüber hinaus überprüft der Aufsatz in seinem letzten Teil die in den gegenwärtigen Rundfunkpredigten meist verwendeten Redefiguren
Circulating Antibodies against Thrombospondin Type-I Domain-Containing 7A in Chinese Patients with Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
Authors: Wang Jia , Cui Zhao , Lu Jie , Probst Christian , Zhang Yi-miao , Wang Xin , Qu Zhen , Wang Fang , Meng Li-qiang , Cheng Xu-yang , Liu Gang , Debiec Hanna , Ronco Pierre , Zhao Ming-hui
Published: August 2017

Background and objectives

Thrombospondin type-I domain–containing 7A (THSD7A) was recently identified as the target antigen in about 10% of patients with M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R)–negative membranous nephropathy in European and North American populations. The prevalence of THSD7A in other populations and their clinical associations deserve further clarification.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Immunofluorescence assay was performed to investigate anti-THSD7A antibodies in 578 consecutive patients with biopsy-proven idiopathic membranous nephropathy, 114 patients with secondary membranous nephropathy, 64 disease controls, and 20 healthy controls. Glomerular expression of THSD7A antigen was examined by immunohistochemistry. Anti-PLA2R antibodies and glomerular PLA2R expression were also screened.

Results

Among the 578 patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy, 12 (2%) patients were identified as THSD7A-positive: ten patients were THSD7A-positive alone, which accounted for 16% (ten of 64) of PLA2R-negative patients; two patients were dual-positive for both anti-THSD7A and anti-PLA2R antibodies and showed enhanced expression of both antigens colocalized in glomeruli. Among the 114 patients with secondary membranous nephropathy, one among 44 (2%) patients with cancer had anti-THSD7A antibodies, whereas 18 of 44 (41%) had anti-PLA2R antibodies. No anti-THSD7A antibody was detected in other disease controls or healthy individuals. Clinical features were comparable between the patients with and without THSD7A. During follow-up, two patients who achieved remission had a clearance of circulating antibodies against THSD7A, whereas antibodies increased in parallel with proteinuria in a patient with a relapse.

Conclusions

THSD7A-associated membranous nephropathy has a low prevalence in Chinese patients. The double-positive patients suggest dual autoimmune responses.
Introduction: 40 Years after Discipline and Punish
Authors: Bernardy Jörg , Vogelmann Frieder
Published: August 2017

This introduction diagnoses two tendencies among Foucaultian scholars with regard to Michel Foucault’s Discipline and Punish: While the book was initially enthusiastically embraced and its central concepts – above all “discipline” and “panopticism” – were used almost too frequently, these very concepts were often thought to be superseded by Foucault’s own development in the governmentality lectures and beyond. The articles in the special issue, however, demonstrate that Discipline and Punish, read carefully with neither uncritical enthusiasm nor progressivist dismissal, has still a lot to offer for today’s critical theory and cultural analysis.
The Inverted Eye. Panopticon and Panopticism, Revisited
Authors: Gehring Petra
Published: August 2017

Panopticism is commonly taken to rely on something like a panoptic gaze – a reading of Foucault which still prevails in the discussion of today’s surveillance (and subjectification) technologies in the wake of Surveiller et punir. In my re-reading of the relevant chapters of Foucault’s book I argue that the gaze does not occupy a central role in the techniques of discipline and power that Foucault describes. Quite to the contrary, Foucault analyses virtualization and automatization procedures that – after cutting off of the King’s head – invert and eliminate the sovereignty of the gaze as well: they also rip out the sovereign’s eye. Surveiller et punir thus should be read as a book about a certain eyelessness of the modern political. Where truly modern power is assumed to be, there is nothing to be seen. This also means that panopticism does not provide a master key to understand digital technologies of power.
Disciplining Europe – The Production of Economic Delinquency
Authors: Biebricher Thomas
Published: August 2017

The main goal of the following article is to offer a Foucaultian reading of the economic governance structure of the European Union after the reforms passed and implemented over the last six years. The starting point is a reconstruction of Foucault’s analytical framework to scrutinize disciplinary power as well as the respective apparatuses and how this framework has been integrated into the more encompassing governmentality perspective. In the second section I provide a brief survey of the strategic terrain of the European Union as a site of multi-level governance that poses unique challenges from a governing perspective. The following sections are structured according to some key characteristics of disciplinary/governmental power arrangements (visibilization, norm(aliz)ation, prevention, normalizing judgement) which I try to identify in the context of the European Semester, the Six-Pack and the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure as elements of a broader disciplinary framework. The final section draws on Foucault’s famous point about the ‘productive failure’ of the prison as a disciplinary apparatus that ends up serving ends and purposes quite distinct from the ones officially declared and suggests that we should also consider the European regime of economic discipline and surveillance as one, which is ‘failing forward’, creating opportunity structures to pursue political projects that may differ markedly from those officially stated.