bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamic Modeling and Parameter Identification for a Gantry-type Automated Fiber Placement Machine
Authors: Cheng Liang , Wu Jianbo , Guo Yingjie , Li Jiangxiong , Ke Yinglin
Published: September 2021

Dynamic models play a critical role in the design of model-based controllers, and therefore have a significant effect on the dynamic characteristics of motion equipment. We mainly focus on the dynamic modeling and parameter identification for a gantry-type automated fiber placement (AFP) machine in this paper. First, a dynamic modeling process combining prismatic axes and revolute axes is conducted by the Newton-Euler method, in which the effects of friction and hydraulic balance system are also considered. Then, as the convenience for parameter identification and the application in linearity control, the methods of dynamic model linearization and determination of minimum inertial parameters based on the multi-body system (MBS) theory are proposed, and a dynamic model in the form of linearized minimum inertial parameters is consequently established. To identify the parameters in the model, key issues regarding excitation trajectory, filtering, and identification algorithm are discussed in detail. Finally, corresponding experiments are performed on the AFP machine, and experimental results show that there is a good agreement between the prediction of the model and the measurement in actuality. Data analysis shows that except for Z-axis, the relative error rates of the others are not greater than 5%, which proves the effectiveness of the established dynamic model and the identified parameters.
Lymph Nodes Dissection Guided by Nano-carbon in Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery
Authors: Wang Anqi , Bian Ce , Zhang Beibei , Zhou Haiyang , Zhang Jian
Published: September 2021

BackgroundTo evaluate the role of nano-carbon as a tool for achieving adequate lymph nodes (LNs) dissection and to compare the number of LNs retrieved with and without the use of nano-carbon in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.MethodsProspective data collected from September 2018 to August 2019 was retrospectively analyzed. 35 rectal cancer patients received nano-carbon guided laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery were compared with 35 patients without nano-carbon guidance in the evaluation of number of LNs harvest, as well as whether adequate number of LNs retrieved (defined as ≥12).ResultsThe average number of LNs harvest was significantly higher in the nano-carbon group than that in the control group (16.4 vs. 12.1, P=0.008). In patients received neoaduvant therapy, the average number of LNs harvest was also significantly higher in the nano-carbon group than that in the control group (13.8 vs. 7.4, P=0.011). The percentage of adequate LNs retrieval was higher in the nano-carbon group than that in the control group (82.9% vs. 62.9%, P=0.038). In patients received neoaduvant therapy, the percentage of adequate LNs retrieval was much higher in the nano-carbon group than that in the control group (75.0% vs. 28.6%, P=0.021).ConclusionThe use of nano-carbon increases the number of LNs harvested compared with the conventional procedure in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
Static allometry suggests female ornaments in the long-tailed dance fly (Rhamphomyia longicauda) are not deceptive
Authors: Browne Jessica H , Gwynne Darryl T.
Published: September 2021

Despite their prevalence in nature, the evolution of sex-specific female ornaments is still not well understood. Although in some cases (often carotenoid-based ornaments) they appear to honestly signal quality, such as fecundity, it has been suggested that some female ornaments have evolved to deceptively to obtain matings. We address these two hypotheses in the long-tailed dance fly ( Rhamphomyia longicauda ), where females possess two sex-specific ornaments: pinnate scales on the hind femur and tibia and abdominal sacs that are inflated in female-biased display swarms. Although several studies have suggested that female ornaments in this species are deceptive, evidence is mixed and requires further investigation. Here, we use static allometry (with body size as a proxy for condition) of both ornamental and non-ornamental traits in females (and homologous non-ornamental traits in males) in order to determine whether they are honest or deceptive signals of quality. Most male traits scaled isometrically with body size, however male leg hairs showed positive static allometry, probably because they are involved in nuptial-prey capture or in grasping mates. Ornamental traits in females (abdomen area and tibia scale length) showed significant positive allometry and had steep slopes relative to non-ornamental traits. As larger females invest more in ornamentation relative to smaller females, this suggests that these traits are likely honest, condition-dependent signals of quality. We note that honesty and deception are not mutually exclusive hypotheses. Individuals may vary in their signalling strategy, resulting in, for example, deception from some low condition individuals but honesty overall. Although our finding of positive allometry makes it unlikely this occurs in long tailed dance flies, simultaneous honesty and deception should be considered in future studies of female ornamentation.
Association Between Enrollment in an Enhanced Recovery Program for Colorectal Cancer Surgery and Long-Term Recurrence and Survival
Authors: Vaca Andrés Zorrilla , Ripolles-Melchor Javier , Abad-Motos Ane , Mingu Inés Rubiera , Moreno-Jurado Nekane , Martínez-Durán Fátima , Pérez-Martínez Isabel , Abad-Gurumeta Alfredo , Varela María L. FuenMayor , Mena Gabriel E. , Grant Michael C.
Published: September 2021

IntroductionEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have been shown to minimize the surgical inflammatory response in colorectal cancer, leading to early patient recovery and better postoperative outcomes. Our objective was to determine the association between an ERAS program for colorectal cancer surgery and oncologic recurrence and survival.MethodsA before-after intervention study was designed including patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery between November 2010 and March 2016. During the study period the institutional criteria for adjuvant therapy remained unchanged and all patients were followed up for 5 years. Cox hazard regression analysis was performed per cumulative year of follow up to evaluate the association between ERAS program exposure and overall survival, cancer-related mortality, and oncologic recurrence. Subgroup analysis was performed by cancer stage (low [I/II] vs advanced [III/IV]).ResultsIn total, 612 patients were included, of which 321 were pre-ERAS and 291 ERAS. Our overall median compliance rate with ERAS interventions was 90% (IQR 85%-95%). Overall survival rates were higher in the ERAS group within the first 2-years after surgery (89.2% vs 83.2%, P=0.04), but there was no difference at 5-year follow up (73.3% vs 72.5%, P=0.82). Subgroup analysis revealed the ERAS enrollment was associated with a significantly lower risk in 5-year oncologic recurrence (aHR 0.55, 95%CI 0.33-0.94, P=0.03) and higher 4-year survival (aHR 0.59, 95%CI 0.37-0.93, P=0.02) among patients with advanced cancer stage compared to pre-ERAS counterparts. ConclusionsPatients with advanced colorectal cancer were less likely to suffer oncologic recurrence when managed during the ERAS period. Additional prospective trials are necessary to determine causation and identify best practice principles associated with long-term recurrence and survival.
Long non-coding RNA 01126 activates IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 pathway via serving as a sponge of miR-655-3p in periodontitis
Authors: Tang Song , Li Jie , Yuan Yu , Gong Zhoujie , Wang Zhenxiang , Peng Limin , Zhan Yuzhen , Zhang Xiaonan
Published: September 2021

Background

Periodontitis is a serious threat to oral quality of life and overall health. Although our previous studies confirmed that long intergenic non-coding RNA 01126 (LINC01126) is aberrantly expressed in periodontitis tissues, there are few reports on the pathogenesis of LINC01126 in periodontitis. Our study investigated the biological functions of LINC01126 in periodontitis and the potential mechanism.
Results

An inflammatory model of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) was successfully established. LINC01126 silencing can alleviate lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced cell inflammation, reduce cell apoptosis, and promote cell migration. As a "sponge" for miR-655-3p, LINC01126 inhibits its binding to mRNA of IL-6, thereby promoting inflammation progression and JAK2/STAT3 pathway activation. qRT- PCR, WB, and IHC results of clinical tissue samples further confirmed that miR-655-3p expression was down-regulated and IL-6/JAK/STAT3 was abnormally activated in periodontitis tissues.
Conclusions

Our results indicate that LINC01126, as an endogenous competitive RNA (ceRNA) of miR-655-3p, can promote IL-6/JAK3/STAT3 pathway activation, thereby promoting periodontitis pathogenesis. And this is the first study of miR-655-3p in inflammatory periodontal diseases. Our study reveales a new pathogenesis of periodontitis, and provides a new strategy for preventing and treating periodontitis.
Recovery of human type 2 diabetes beta cell function associates with transcriptomic signatures that point to novel therapeutic targets
Authors: Suleiman Mara , Yi Xiaoyan , Bosi Emanuele , Burdet Frederic , De Luca Carmela , Tesi Marta , Guerra Silvia Del , Pocai Alessandro , De Simone Paolo , Boggi Ugo , Kessler Camille , Eizirik Décio , Marchetti Piero , Cnop Miriam , Ibberson Mark , Marselli Lorella
Published: September 2021

Remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) may occur after very low-calorie diets or bariatric surgery, and is associated with improved pancreatic beta cell function. Here, we evaluated if T2D beta cell dysfunction can be rescued ex-vivo and which are the molecular mechanisms involved.
Islets from 19 T2D donors were studied after isolation (“basal”) and following culture at 5.5 or 11.1 mmol/l glucose (“cultured”). We evaluated glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) and transcriptomes by RNA sequencing, correlated insulin secretion changes (“cultured” vs “basal”) to global gene expression, and searched for potential therapeutic gene targets and compounds that mimic gene signatures of recovered beta cell function in T2D islets.
GSIS improved in 12 out of 19 islet preparations from T2D donors after culture at 5.5 mmol/l glucose (insulin stimulation index increased from 1.4±0.1 to 2.3±0.2, p<0.01), mainly due to greater insulin response to high glucose. No improvement was seen in islets cultured at 11.1 mmol/l glucose. Functional improvement was accompanied by changes in expression of 438 genes, many of which involved in functional and inflammatory processes. Of them, 123 were significantly correlated with changes in glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Drug repurposing and target identification analyses for beta cell functional recovery predicted several chemical (including Src inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs) and genetic hits in pathways such as chemokine, MAPK, ERBB signaling, and autophagy.
In conclusion, defective insulin secretion in T2D can be rescued, at least in part, by a “non-diabetic” milieu, demonstrating important T2D beta cell functional plasticity. This recovery associates with specific transcriptomic traits, pointing to known as well as novel therapeutic targets to induce T2D remission.
Paclobutrazol Modulates Endogenous Level of Phytohormones in Inducing Early Flowering in Camellia tamdaoensis Hakoda et Ninh, a Golden Camellia Species
Authors: Wei Xiaojuan , Wu Siyu , Liang Xiaojing , Wang Kun , Li Yuejuan , Li Baocai , Ma Jinlin , Liang Haiying
Published: September 2021

Golden camellia flowers are treasured for their unique yellow color and bioactive chemical compounds. Because of its high market demand, there is strong interest in inducing early flowering in golden camellias for earlier harvest. Previously, we have successfully induced flowering in Camelia chrysantha (Hu) Tuyama juvenile grafted plants and seedlings with paclobutrazol (PBZ). During this study, we investigated the efficacy of PBZ on C. tamdaoensis juvenile rooted cuttings. C. tamdaoensis is a yellow-flowering camellia species that is native to Vietnam and valued by the local population. It was found that applications of 100 and 200 ppm PBZ generated an average of 13 and 30 flowers per 5-year-old plant, respectively. None of the control plants flowered. The average flower diameter was 17.2 cm for 100-ppm-induced flowers and 26.0 cm for 200-ppm-induced flowers. The dynamics of various phytohormones (indoleacetic acid, abscisic acid, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid) were altered by PBZ treatment. It is suggested that low indoleacetic acid, high abscisic acid, and jasmonic acid and a gradual increase in salicylic acid benefit floral initiation of golden camellias. The study provided the first insight regarding the action mechanism of PBZ for the initiation of camellia flowering.
Current Outlook on Ice Encasement Stress and Management Strategies in Turfgrasses
Authors: Merewitz Emily
Published: September 2021

Ice encasement of perennial cool-season turfgrasses is a common problem in many northern regions of the world, and the incidence of ice encasement may increase with climate change. The objective of this review was to discuss recent advances in knowledge of how ice encasement affects turfgrass systems, current knowledge gaps, and current and potential future management strategies that can be used by turfgrass managers to mitigate ice encasement damage to turfgrass species that are sensitive to this stress. Ice encasement is a complex and severe stress, which if prolonged can include low temperatures, anoxia, toxic gases, toxic metabolic by-products, and other complications associated with the stress. Thus, research is needed to specifically identify responses of different turfgrasses to this stress. Species such as annual bluegrass (Poa annua) are widespread in the turfgrass industry but do not have adequate tolerance of ice encasement and extensive plant necrosis can occur. Repairs or renovations of large areas damaged by ice encasement is costly. Research on ice encasement of turfgrass species is needed to provide efficient recommendations and management strategies to the turfgrass industry.
EATING HABITS OF OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN AT SEKOLAH DASAR BUDYA WACANA, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Prasetya Raymond Dwi , Samodra Yoseph Leonardo , Kuntjoro Istianto
Published: September 2021

Background: Childhood obesity is related to chronic diseases in the future, which could be prevented through changes in eating habit. Strategy in eating behaviour needs an in-depth understanding on contributing factors to unhealthy eating habits in school-age children. Meanwhile, evidence on those factors, especially related increased calorie intake, is still scarce in Indonesia.

Objective: This study is aimed to explore the eating habit of primary school students with obesity in a private school in Yogyakarta.

Method: A qualitative interview involving parents of obese children was performed at Sekolah Dasar Budya Wacana in January 2020. The transcripts were analysed using a thematic approach to acquire major themes related to the cause of unhealthy eating habits.

Results: From 11 parents, there are two major themes developed, which are unhealthy eating habits and parental influences. There are two unhealthy eating habits discovered in this study, which are irregular mealtime and unhealthy food choices. Parental influence which commonly found in children with obesity is permissive parenting style.

Conclusion: This study found similar result with previous studies on unhealthy food choices. However, irregular mealtime in this study is not consistent with other literatures which shows a lack of association with childhood obesity, hence need further research to explore the relationship. Permissive parenting style, which commonly found in younger population also play an important role in children unhealthy food choice. This study revealed that health behaviour change strategy in obese children should consider focussing on healthy food preferences with support from parents and family.
THE POTENTIAL OF RETICULOCYTE HAEMOGLOBIN EQUIVALENT (RET-HE) IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA SCREENING AT BETHESDA HOSPITAL, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Fenty Fenty fenty
Published: September 2021

Background: Traditionally, iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is diagnosed with iron and ferritin status. Ret-He measurement is a promising parameter to detect iron depletion in earlier stages. Previous studies recommended Ret-He examination as IDA screening.

Objective: Compare the Ret-He level and iron status of patients with and without IDA at Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study using laboratory record of haematological examination at Bethesda Hospital from march to August 2019. Erythrocyte indices, iron status and Ret-He measurement was further examined between IDA and non-IDA group by ANOVA, t-test or non-parametric tests.

Results: There were 105 samples, where 22 (20.95%) had complete result of Ret-He and iron status, and 10 (45.45%) diagnosed with IDA. The Ret-He level in IDA group is significantly lower than non-IDA group (17.53 Â± 2.43 vs 31.50 Â± 4.03, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Ret-He level is lower in IDA group, consistent with other biochemical parameters (Serum iron, Serum ferritin, TIBC, and TSAT). This finding might lead to future research on the potential of Ret-He for early detection of IDA in high-risk populations.
LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS AND MODERN AGE
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Sombor, University of Novi Sad, The Republic of Serbia, Trajković Borjanka , Litričin Dunić Dragana ,   Faculty of Teacher Training, Educons University, The Republic of Serbia
Published: September 2021

For centuries the role of the library was defined as a warehouse of books. Now, in the 21st century, the library is facing perhaps the biggest challenge – its physical survival. The role of librarians is re-branded to reflect their expertise as curators of content and reliable navigators in an evergrowing ocean of information - in any format they might exist. The future libraries shall be open to all the new ideas on how to work better and accept the new technologies. On the one hand, they must recognize the need to change their methods, but on the other hand - to preserve the continuity of their objectives and mission. The new era requires modern models of learning and the attractiveness of the curricula, that is, a modern education system that shall adapt the curricula to the needs of modern society and reconcile centuries of man's need for knowledge, reading books and education in general with the new technologies.
BOSNIAN MODEL OF DEMOCRATIC AUTHORITY: CONDITION FOR STABILIZATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA?
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Tuzla, Omerdić Dženeta
Published: September 2021

The principle of non-discrimination in modern legal systems, both at national and at regional and global levels of government, is the primary prerequisite for the realization of all other (fundamental) rights and freedoms. The essence of this principle, which is, in fact, inextricably linked to the principle of equality in rights, is reflected in the requirement to ensure to all persons, without discrimination on any basis, the realization and enjoyment of the fundamental rights and freedoms that are guaranteed by provisions of the national constitutions, Laws and other legal acts. The functionality of the entire state government of Bosnia and Herzegovina is often hindered by the complex decision-making processes at all state levels which lead to obstruction of the entire decision-making process. Such a disfunctional decision-making process on the state level poses a threat and disables the Bosnian plural society to respond to the modern challenges of a democratic functioning state.The Bosnian model of democratic authority is trying to determine the individual primarily as a citizen, to which they bind certain rights and duties, but without neglecting the fact that citizens enjoy certain rights (and obligations) that belong to them based on their affiliation to a particular collectivity. Bosnian society as a community of citizens and a community of communities should not ignore any of the aforementioned sides of human nature.
PRINCIPLE ON THE LAND REGISTER IN THE INTERPRETATION OF JURISPRUDENCE
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Tuzla, Mutapčić Hamid
Published: September 2021

For a longer period of time land registers in Bosnia and Herzegovina do not reflect the actual situation regarding property rights. The reasons should be sought in the poor quality of and inconsistent legislation that allowed non-registered acquisition of real property rights. On the basis of such legislation earlier Yugoslav jurisprudence had permanently denied the acquisition of property rights based on the principle of trust in the land registry. A new definition of the principle of trust, which implies the protection of the rights acquired on the basis of incorrect and incomplete land registry status, was introduced with the entry into force of the new entity laws on land registry. The main intention of the legislature is reaffirmation of the land registry and its basic principles, which is a precondition for faster and easier real estate transactions. However, the new law provides for real solutions that prevent the full application of the principle of trust, which results in the adoption of different and unequal judicial decisions. The paper presents analysis of such legal solutions, also defects that generate the emergence of different concepts of law are detected, and proposals de lege ferenda are listed in order to create the legal conditions for uniform jurisprudence.
PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS IN EUROPE-SOCIAL AND SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Serbia, Kovačevića Jasmina , Jačova Zora ,   University "St. Cyril and Methodius", Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Republic of Macedonia, Hasanbegović Husnija ,   University of Tuzla, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Žigić Vesna ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Serbia, Maćešić-Petrović Dragana ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Serbia, Kovačević Boris ,   Institute for Behavioral Disorders, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: September 2021

Aim: The study deals with the effects of new system of rehabilitation by using individual dynamic programs through computer technology in the education and rehabilitation of persons with hearing impairments. The sample includes adolescents of both gender distribution with the hearing impairment, average intellectual abilities, between 15 and18 years of calendar age, attending the secondary vocational training school (N=49). Results: The results point to a significant statistical difference between the achievements of the examinees who underwent the classical educational rehabilitation treatment and those whose education was based on individual dynamic programs through computer technology, in favor of the latter. Conclusion: The study deals up with new social, cultural and science perspectives viewed throw the implementation of assistive technology in education and rehabilitation of deaf people.
PERFECTIONISM AT YOUNGER ADOLESCENTS: ASSOCIATIONS WITH DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF ANXIETY
Authors:   Teaching faculty, University „Džemal Bijedić“ of Mostar, Ćorluka Čerkez Vesna , Efendić-Spahić Tamara ,   Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla
Published: September 2021

Although it has been determined that childhood and adolescence are the most important periods for the development of perfectionism, there are few empirical data on perfectionism in general, as well as on its relation to anxiety, available for this population. Due to that, the goal of our research was to question the relation between perfectionism and anxiety among younger adolescents. The research has been conducted among students of two elementary schools in Mostar (N=200). The following instruments were applied: Questionnaire on socio-demographic features, Adaptive/maladaptive perfectionism scale (Rice & Preusser, 2002); Children and adolescents perfectionism scale (Flett, Hewitt, Boucher, Davidson & Munro, 2000) and Fears and anxiety scale for children and adolescents - SCAD-62 (Vulić-Prtorić, 2004). Based on the relation between perfectionism and anxiety measures and its contribution to explanation of anxiety, the following dimensions turned out to be maladaptive: sensitivity to mistakes, need for admiration, organisation and order and socially prescribed perfectionism. Contingent self-esteem and self-oriented perfectionism stand out as adaptive.
DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE SKILLS FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THE LENGTH OF ATTENDING KINDERGARTEN
Authors:   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, B&H, Begić Leila , Duranovića Mirela ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, B&H, Samrab Karagić ,   Health center “Maglaj” and Elementary school “Novi Šeher”, Novom Šeher, B&H
Published: September 2021

Aim of this research was to examine differences in linguistic abilities of first year students in elementary schools depending on time spent in kindergarten. In research, sample of surveyed students consisted of 190 first year students in elementary schools, both genders and ages between 72 and 89 months. The research was conducted in elementary schools on the territory of municipality Maglaj in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Results of this research have shown that during the evaluation of differences in linguistic abilities of first year students in elementary schools depending on time spent in kindergarten, there is statistically significant difference in grammatical variable that describes morphological completion. Children that attended kindergarten more than three school years, showed statistically better results with recognition abilities, understanding and usage of common morphological forms of Bosnian language, compared to children who attended kindergarten only for legally obliging preschool time (minimal 150 hours during one school year). We have to point out that respondents who attended kindergarten more than three school years showed better results in almost every variable that describes linguistic abilities but obtained difference did not appear as statistically significant. Professionals who deal with education and rehabilitation of children in development period should educate and stimulate parents to enroll their children in kindergarten in order to stimulate their speaking - linguistic development and other areas that children are developing in.
SUPPORT IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors:   Faculty of Pedagogy, University of Sarajevo, B&H, Čičkušić Belma , Tulumović Ševala ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, B&H, Bakić Selma ,   Elementary school "Simin Han", Tuzla, B&H, Bakić Salem ,   Institute for education of persons with disabilities in mental and physical development Tuzla, B&H
Published: September 2021

In order for inclusive class to be successful, associates are of great help to teachers. Besides associates, teachers' specialization can be accomplished through educational seminars on the inclusion topic. However, information about inclusion, working with children with special needs, can also be found in scientific journals that offer more information on methods of working with children with special needs, didactic materials customized according to abilities of children. Aim of this research was to establish the ways of supporting teachers in their work with children with special needs. The research included 30 respondents. For needs of this research four schools in Sarajevo canton were selected: “Vladislav Skarić”, “Silvija Strahimir Kranjčević”, “Isak Samokovlija”, and “Avdo Smailović”. In all of these schools education of children with special needs is conducted. Based on the analysis, we could conclude that most of the support that teachers receive comes from educational seminars and scientific literature and least of the support comes from associates.
LEGAL REGULATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šehrić Edina
Published: September 2021

The institute of administrative contract was mentioned for the first time in the legislation of our country in the Preliminary Draft to the Law on Amandments of the Law on Administrative Procedure of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2012. Although insufficiently, the first step is made towards fullfillment of the reform requirements in the area of admisitrative procedure on the way to the European integration and in accordance with the changed role of administration and the need for improvement of cooperation between the administration and citizens, or legal entities. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there is still no general legal regulation of administrative contracts, but administrative contracts are subjects to specific laws and as such already exist in the legal system. After some introductory remarks, the paper deals with the concept and characteristics of administrative contracts, and also presents legal regulation of administrative contracts highlighting their specificities and differences in relation to private law contracts. The importance of general legal norm governing administrative contracts is especially emphasized, as well as their importance for reform processes in our country. Accordingly, the importance of introducing a complaint as a legal remedy that a client can use if the public authority fails to meet contractual obligations is pointed out, but also the possibility of judicial protection in case of legal dispute.
Successful treatment of gastric bleeding due to left-sided portal hypertension by transcatheter arterial embolization (clinical case report)
Authors: Sinenchenko Georgy I. , Verbitsky Vladimir G. , Demko Andrey E. , Sekeev Aleksey N. , Alentyev Sergey A. , Parfenov Anton O. , Kiselev Maxim A.
Published: September 2021

Objective: to evaluate the results of transcatheter arterial embolization in patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis complicated by left-sided portal hypertension and bleeding from varicose veins of the stomach fundus and body. Materials and methods: 5 patients with left-sided portal hypertension were treated. Patients were admitted with a clinical picture of gastrointestinal bleeding, which was confirmed by laboratory and instrumental methods of research. Fibrogastroduodenoscopy revealed bleeding from varicose veins of the fundus and body of the stomach in all patients. The average age was 55.4±3.1 years. Results. All patients showed varicose veins of the fundus and body of the stomach, with signs of bleeding. Due to the high risk of recurrent bleeding, subtractive digital angiography with no signs of contrast agent extravasation was performed, followed by spiral embolization of the splenic artery in the proximal third until the blood flow was stopped. The technical and clinical success rate was 100%. Conclusion. Endovascular methods of treatment for left-sided portal hypertension syndrome are minimally invasive but highly effective methods of hemostasis. The indication for their use is unsuccessful endoscopic hemostasis or high risk of recurrence of bleeding from varicose veins of the fundus and body of the stomach.
Multivariate analysis in the immune system evaluation in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Authors: Yudina Svetlana M. , Tarabrina Olga V. , Arkhipova Alexandra V. , Ivanova Inna A.
Published: September 2021

Objective. The paper analyzes the immunological parameters to identify their hidden relationships and informativeness by multivariate analysis in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis taking into account gender differences. Materials and methods. The immune status of 112 patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis was examined. The number of eosinophils, the phenotype of lymphocytes (CD3+CD4+; CD3+CD8+; CD3-CD19+), the concentrations of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-8, IL-10, IFN-γ), antimicrobial peptide - α-defensin (HNP1-3), and serum immunoglobulin E was investigated. The principal components were analyzed. Results. The results obtained enabled to identify the most important principal components of immunological parameters, taking into account the magnitude of the correlation coefficients in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. The role of various immunity indicators and their contribution to the immune system functioning was studied considering gender differences. In women in the first complex, CD4 (r = -0.75), CD19 (r = -0.70) have the greatest influence, in the second one - Ig E (r = 0.73) and blood eosinophils (r = 0.78). In men in the first complex, a high contribution was made by the serum Ig E concentration (r = 0.87) and the blood eosinophils number (r = 0.82). The high contribution of the serum IL 10 level (r = 0.72) in women is reflected in the fifth complex, where the age was the most significant for men (r = 0.82). Conclusion. The multivariate analysis method using confirms the possibility of revealing hidden relationships between the studied parameters. The detection of connected combinations between immunological parameters creates the main complexes, taking into account their contribution to the general characteristics of the immune system in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Vatican Psalter Vat. slav. 8: Paleographic, linguistic, and textual features of the manuscript
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Afanasyeva Tatiana I. , Burilkina Tatiana V. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: September 2021

The article describes the graphic and orthographic features of the unique Old Russian Psalter stored in the Vatican Apostolic Library (under the code Vat. slav. 8). This codex has practically not attracted the attention of researchers because it was difficult to access. It is now available on the Internet and can be fully studied. The Psalter was written by a highly qualified scribe who developed a special font for his manuscript — a half-letter, built following certain principles as the study showed. The orthography of the manuscript is focused on the ancient Russian norms of the 16th century. However, it has very important innovations: superscripts appear that imitate a slight Greek aspiration, as well as the writing of omega and “uk” in the South Slavic manner. The localization and dating of the manuscript have been clarified. It was written no earlier than the 1420s as evidenced by the special “bead” initials, as well as the spelling of omega with a high center. Some features of the Central Russian dialect can be traced in the scribe’s writing. The codex was brought to Italy by Metropolitan Isidore who fled from Moscow (from the Chudov Monastery) in September 1441 with many other Greek and Slavonic manuscripts. As a result, this Manuscript can be associated with the scribes of this monastery. A small format of the Vat. slav. 8 suggests that this was a travel book. Apparently, the scribe created this manuscript for personal needs. He included a number of rare church services in the codex, in particular, the unique Tuesday church service of the akathist of the Blessed Virgin Mary according to the charter of Mount Athos.
About the history of indefinite pronouns: Quasi-relative constructions with ni budi and ni jest’ in 17th–18th century Russian language
Authors:   Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Penkova Yana A.
Published: September 2021

The article deals with quasi-relative constructions with ni budi/ ni jest’ , which were competing in 17th-18th century Russian language and claiming the role of an unspecific indefinite marker. This competition resulted in the victory of the ni budi- construction and grammaticalization of the formant nibud’ in modern Russian. The research was carried out on data taken from the historical module of the Russian National Corpus, as well as from a subcorpus of 18th century texts within the main corpus. Quasi-relative constructions are compared according to the following parameters: frequency, semantic distribution, degree of phraseologization and stylistic features. In the 17th century texts, both constructions show low frequency and occur in a limited range of sources: mainly in documents, as well as in some chronicles and everyday communication. In this period, the grammaticalization process was not complete for both constructions. In 18th century texts, the frequency of quasi-relative constructions with ni budi , unlike ni jest’ , sharply increases. Constructions with ni budi ( nibud’ ) penetrate into various functional domains of literary language, including church literature. Constructions with ni jest’ , on the contrary, were preserved in the 18th century language only as marginal archaisms. The semantics of quasi-relative constructions with ni budi in the period in question differed from nibud’ pronouns in modern Russian. The latter significantly narrowed their semantic scope, having lost the ability to be used as free-choice markers.
Literary parallels to one Novgorod inscription of the 12th century
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Rozhdestvenskaia Milena V.
Published: September 2021

The article cites new literary parallels to a graffiti inscription of the 12th century about the death of Prince Vsevolod-Gabriel, found on the wall of the Church of the Annunciation on the Settlement in Veliky Novgorod as a result of archeological and work by Vladimir Sedov in the summer of 2016–2017. This inscription is a traditional genre of annalistic news of the death of the Old Russian princes. They usually use the expression “weeping and sobbing”, “weeping and longing / sorrow”, in different versions, to refer to the crying and tears of the prince’s squad and relatives. In the inscription under consideration, it refers to the weeping of the squad for the deceased Prince Vsevolod Mstislavich. The author of the article adds a number of other literary parallels to the literary sources noted by the publishers and interpreters of the Annunciation inscription. Especially important for expanding the literary context is the old Russian apocryphal “Homilia for the Resurrection of Lazarus” at the end of the 12th — beginning of the 13th centuries”. An important episode in it is the weeping — the prayer of Adam in Hell, where he turns to Christ. The theme of weeping in the inscription on the wall of the Church of the Annunciation and in the “Homilia on the Resurrection of Lazarus” is expressed in similar words and phrases. The examples of similar expressions and formulas presented here allow us to expand the literary context of the Annunciation inscription about the death of Prince Vsevolod Mstislavich.
On the history of the texts of the Moscow Anfologion of 1660: Chapters… from the book Paradise and Tetrastichae sententiae by Gregory Nazianzen
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Savel’eva Natalya V.
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the publication history of two poetic gnomologies (collections of maxims) as part of the collection “Anfologion” published in 1660 at the Moscow Print Yard. This collection house primarily published works translated from the Modern Greek Venetian editions, which presented new versions of monuments of hagiography and Byzantine patristic heritage, theological treatises and poetic works of medieval Christian authors. Some translations were made by the publisher — director (spravshchik) of the Printing House Arseny Grek. Among his translations there were also collections of poetic maxims Chapters… from the book Paradise and Tetrastichae sententiae by Gregory Nazianzen. Until now these texts were known in Slavic translation only from the Moscow edition of 1660. The article provides information about the previously unknown translation of both gnomologies, found in a Western Russian manuscript of the early 17th century. The study of the texts showed that one of them ( Chapters… from the Book Paradise ) was published in Anfologion in this translation, and the newly found translation of the maxims of Gregory Nazianzen was used by Arseny Greek to work on his text. The author expresses a hypothesis about the origin of the newly found translation of two gnomologies from the literary circles of the Ostrog Book publishing Center, and its possible attribution to Cyprian, the author, publisher and translator directly related to the works of the Ostrog printing house and the printing house of the Derman Monastery. Newly found translations are published in the Appendix.
Guidebooks to the Holy Land in the repertoire of the pilgrim literature of Muscovite Rus'
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkin House) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Fedorova Irina V.
Published: September 2021

The repertoire of guidebooks to the Holy Land in the Old Russian literary culture of Muscovite Rus’ is significant and diverse. Its basis is texts translated from Greek and Polish. Using the example of the Old Russian translation of a monument preserved in handwritten lists of the 17th–18th centuries entitled “A Tale for the Benefit of Hearing and Reading About the Holy City of Jerusalem and its Surrounding Places”, the article discusses the content and narrative features of guidebooks to the Holy Land. The analysis showed that the studied Tale in terms of composition, principles of material selection and organization is close to similar monuments of the Byzantine tradition, which to one degree or another are associated with the 15th century proskynetarian Anonymous Allyatsiya. Comparison of the text of the Tale with this proskynetarian suggested that the original of its Old Russian translation was one of the alterations of this guide, dating no earlier than the 16th century, when the Turks mentioned in the text ruled Palestine. The relevance of guidebooks to Palestine for the Old Russian book culture is also demonstrated by the original monuments of this genre, the creation of which began in the 15th century. The article names and briefly describes several such texts of the 15th–18th centuries, found in manuscripts under the titles “The Wanderer of Jerusalem”, “The Legend of the Jerusalem Way”.
The Colony of Aden in Post-Colonial Yemeni Novel
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Suvorov Mikhail N.
Published: September 2021

In many Arab countries, where colonial rule was replaced by local authoritarian, often corrupt, regimes, popular discontent with the living conditions under the new government has produced a kind of nostalgia for the colonial past. This nostalgia is well observed in today’s Aden (Republic of Yemen), which was a British colony from 1839 until 1967. In the middle of the 20th century, Aden was the most prosperous city on the Arabian Peninsula and one of the busiest seaports in the world. This article examines how this nostalgia is manifested in modern Yemeni literature, namely in three novels: Three Midnighters (1993) by Sa‘id Awlaqi, Adeni Incense (2014) by Ali al-Muqri, and Steamer Point (2015) by Ahmad Zayn (Zein). In the novel Three Midnighters, which takes place in the late 1980s, the allegory of Aden Colony is a cultural club, whose activities are remembered by the characters. The main characteristics of that club were its openness to all people, its atmosphere of freedom of thought, freedom of expression, mutual respect of its members, prosperity, love, and fun. In Adeni Incense, Aden Colony also resembles a wonderful club. The members of this club, that is, the characters of the novel, live in harmony, love, and prosperity — until evil external forces begin to destroy this club. The lack of realistic details in the depiction of the city and its inhabitants allows the reader to perceive the novel as allegorical rather than realistic. In Steamer Point, Aden Colony does not appear as a wonderful club, since the novel is written in a completely realistic manner. Nevertheless, Aden in the novel has two important features: the economic prosperity and peaceful coexistence of representatives of different cultures and different identities. It is these features of the city that one of the main characters, a sincere admirer of the British, is afraid to lose as a result of the British withdrawal.
One Problem in the Study of the Houthi Movement (Three Сliches of anti-Houthi Propaganda)
Authors:   Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Syrian Arab Republic, Bokov Timofey A
Published: September 2021

The article identifies and analyzes three main accusations leveled in the 2000s by the Yemeni Government against Houthis: a desire to restore the Imamate, gaining support from Iran and conversion to Twelver Shiism. It is shown that these accusations are incorrect and are consequences of the Yemeni authorities’ discrimination policy against practicing Zaydis and especially sayyids — Zaydi religious “aristocracy”. It is demonstrated that reestablishment of theocratic rule was not part of the Houthi political agenda since a majority of Yemenis were against it; the goal of allegations about Houthi connections with Tehran, made by the Yemeni political establishment, was to secure additional financial aid from Washington and Riyadh; Al-Houthi was not a Twelver Shiite and was critical of the main ideas of this denomination. The author of the article suggests that many Yemenis and several Russian and Western scholars believed the accusations due to the dominance of anti-Zaydi sentiment in the Yemeni information space and the fact that these accusations complement each other in a quasi-logical way: to reestablish the Imamate, Houthis need support, which can be gained from Iran, while conversion to Twelver Shiism guarantees such support.
Century of Indology at the University of Hamburg
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Kotin Igor Yu. ,   Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) RAS, Aloyants Ekaterina D. ,   Hamburg University
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the development of Indology at the University of Hamburg and analyzes the contribution of Hamburg Indologists to the study of ancient and medieval India and the study of modern languages and literature of India in the discipline’s development in the sister city of St. Petersburg. The authors note that the development of Indology has a long history in Germany and the uniqueness of the Hamburg school is observed. Germany had more than forty Indology departments in the 19th century, much more than Great Britain then had. The teaching of Indian languages in Hamburg began in 1914 in the classrooms of the university’s predecessor, the Hamburg Colonial Institute founded in 1908 and dissolved in 1919, soon after World War I. The University of Hamburg started as new and progressive institution of education in Weimar Germany, and continued for the next hundred years, where the teaching of Sanskrit, studying ancient medieval monuments of Indian literature, philosophy, and religious texts reached a global level thanks to outstanding Indologists, such as Walter Schubring, Ludwig Alsdorf, Albrecht Welzer, and Lambert Schmithausen. The article also considers the contribution to the development of Indology in Hamburg by current Professors Eva Wilden, Michael Zimmermann, Harunaga Isaacson et al. Thanks to the activities of these professors and their colleagues from Russia and India such as Tatiana Iosifovna and Ram Prasad Bhatta, the study and teaching of the languages and cultures of India within the framework of the Center for Culture and History of India and Tibet of the Institute of Asia and Africa now includes the study of Tamil language and literature as well as North Indian languages and literature.