bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reconstrucción de extremidades inferiores con colgajo sural diferido.
Authors: HUIMAN LAZO Victor , BARDALES LASTEROS Alberto , ARCE CHIRINOS Dante , IRIARTE BLAS Jesús
Published: May 2016

Objetivo: Evaluar la viabilidad del colgajo sural, en lesiones de extremidades inferiores que comprometen la zona de su pedículo vascular utilizando la técnica quirúrgica de transposición diferida o de retardo. Materiales y Métodos: Se estudiaron 08 pacientes sometidos a cirugía reconstructiva con colgajo sural diferido por lesiones en tercio distal de extremidades inferiores que comprometían la zona de su pedículo vascular, desde junio 2001 a mayo 2003, en el Servicio de Cirugía Plástica del Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Resultados: El 100% de colgajos estuvo viable al momento de realizar la transposición. Las complicaciones encontradas fueron menores, siendo la más frecuente la necrosis parcial. Conclusiones: La técnica diferida utilizada en el colgajo sural, cuando la lesión compromete la zona de su pedículo vascular, es adecuada para mantener la viabilidad del colgajo.
Micosis ganglionar: Reporte de 7 casos en el Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia Lima-Perú y revisión de la literatura.
Authors: OSORES PLENGE Fernando , MAGUIÑA VARGAS Ciro , FERRUFINO LLACH Juan Carlos , VELANDO MITMA Rosario , AGAPITO PANTA Juan , VERDONCK BOSTEELS Kristien , NOLASCO CARDENAS Oscar , AREVALO ZELADA Jorge , BUSTAMANTE RUFINO Beatriz , GOTTUZO HERENCIA Eduardo
Published: May 2016

Objetivos: Describir las características clínicas, micológicas e histopatológicas de una serie de pacientes con micosis ganglionar y determinar si las afecciones ganglionares por hongos o micosis ganglionares pueden imitar otras patologías ganglionares infecciosas y no infecciosas. Material y Métodos: Se evaluaron 154 pacientes atendidos en el Departamento de enfermedades infecciosas y transmisibles del Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia de Lima entre enero del 2003 y enero del 2004. Estos pacientes participaron en un estudio de validación de una prueba diagnóstica para tuberculosis ganglionar pero tuvieron un diagnóstico definido de micosis ganglionar. Resultados: De 154  pacientes con linfadenopatía evaluados durante el tiempo de estudio, 7 tuvieron micosis ganglionar, dos de ellos eran pacientes inmunocompetentes y los cinco restantes inmunosuprimidos, uno por linfoma y los otros por VIH. Conclusiones: Las afecciones ganglionares por hongos o micosis ganglionares pueden ser grandes imitadoras de otras patologías ganglionares infecciosas y no infecciosas.
Influencia de factores climáticos sobre las enfermedades infecciosas.
Authors: HUARCAYA CASTILLA Erick , ROSSI LEYVA Fiorella , LLANOS-CUENTAS Alejandro
Published: May 2016

Several epidemiological evidence have been correlated with the effect of environmental factors over infectious diseases. Since the El Niño phenomenon in 1973, this event has been incriminated in the onset or trigger of epidemic changes and outbreaks. El Niño, which is responsible for the Ecuatorial Pacific Ocean water warming, produce a global effect, and as a consequence atmospheric humidity and environmental temperature are higher than usual. Currently, there are evidence that those changes have a direct effect on the biological life cycle of infectious diseases vectors and some microorganisms with a correlation in the epidemiology of those diseases. Recently, the molecular biology and the mathematical model analysis have been improving our understood about biological explanations, allowing the opportunity to predict outbreaks, risky areas, or epidemiological changes. We review the current evidence that may affect infectious diseases, as Malaria, Leishmaniasis, Bartonellosis, Cholera and others.
Derechos Humanos y Salud: El caso del VIH/SIDA.
Authors: UGARTE GIL Cesar Augusto , MIRANDA MONTERO J. Jaime
Published: May 2016

The history of HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) has shown us, continuously, many experiences in the political, moral, economic, social, therapeutic and clinical areas, amongst others. Due to the various and diverse implications of this complex problem, a solitary analysis framed by only one of those fields results difficult and inappropriate. We argue that a human rights approach should be undertaken to understand and address this problem. The advantage of this type of analysis goes beyond clinical aspect of the patient, and thus provides an integral vision that every health professional should handle in a day-to-day basis.
Factores de personalidad y actitud hacia los residuos sólidos en estudiantes de una universidad particular de Lima - Perú.
Authors: Machicao Fonseca Rebeca
Published: May 2016

La presente investigación examina la relación entre los cinco grandes factores de la personalidad y la actitud hacia los residuos sólidos. El diseño de la investigación es transaccional correlacional y la muestra la constituyeron 308 estudiantes universitarios procedentes de tres facultades de una universidad particular de Lima, Perú. Losinstrumentos utilizados fueron el NEO FFI de Costa &McCrae y la Escala de actitud hacia los residuos urbanos de Fernández y cols. Los resultados revelan que la actitud positiva hacia los residuos sólidos está relacionada a niveles altos en la apertura a la experiencia, responsabilidad, extraversión y agradabilidad, y a un nivel bajo de neuroticismo. Además se analiza la relación considerando el papel del género, período de desarrollo humano, ciclo académico, carrera y área de residencia.
Epistemología genética.
Authors: Gutiérrez Vásquez Ramiro
Published: May 2016

Para recrear las ideas de Jean Piaget sobre su epistemología genética se ha visto por conveniente abordar el trabajo desde varios aspectos: abordar el problema de su significado y de lo que estudia; fundamentar su estatus de ciencia, característica central que la diferencia de otras posturas epistemológicas; probar que la psicología juega un rol importante al momento de analizar la ciencia. Del mismo modo, se estudia los métodos y procedimientos originales con los que Piaget abordó los temas epistemológicos de su interés; también se describe la manera en que Piaget aplicó el método isomorfico para mostrar paralelos sustanciales entre las estructuras matemáticas y estructuras psicológicas. Finalmente, se trata de establecer algunas relaciones entre la psicogénesis y la historia de la ciencia para mostrar que la ciencia evoluciona en base a leyes o mecanismos similares a los que operan en la evolución de la inteligencia.
A Comparative Study between Gurukul System and Western System of Education
Authors: Frederick Amrish George
Published: May 2016

India, in ancient times has witnessed students which used to be like the great king Vikramaditya. He followed the teachings of his Guru, the creator of arthshastra in India The Great Chanakya,that was the power of gurukul system which transform a kid from rags to riches.

The guru used to be the person in command, whose orders were could not be delayed nor refused. He used to keep his shishya at their home like their child not like their pupils, there was a 24 hour guru-shishya relation in which the guru used to inculcate the values in his pupil through various instances and different jobs which he assigned to his pupils. The shishya used to be in continuous touch in all the walks of life with their gurus, we know about the guru shishya relation reaching to the pinnacle with the instance of Eklavya who struck his thumb on the very indication of Dronacharya who didn’t even accepted him as his shishya.

But as the time has passed in hundreds of decades,the relationship beweenn The Guru and shishya has been suffered a lot. The advent of British Rule in India has brought western method of teachings which has deteriorated the relation between guru and shishya and had changed it drastically now , guru see his pupils as customers and pupils look their gurus as service providers.
Cultural Heritage and Indian Economy
Authors: TIWARI Dr. RADHA , PATEL JINALI
Published: May 2016

Cultural Heritage, classic and contemporary, contributes to the identity and branding of territory, so relevant in an age of globalization and fierce competition, as also the base for sustainable and endogenous development.

It constitutes an essential engine for economic development being the major measure of economic impact on heritage conservation entailing jobs for household income; center city revitalization; heritage tourism; property values and small business incubation. Central to building a sustainable local economy is import substitution, creating locally what otherwise would be purchased from elsewhere. Heritage conservation is locally based upon, using expertise, labor and materials available in the local market, but import substitution also requires efforts to train local workers.

India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries and a multitude of services.

Services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for more than half of India's output with less than one third of its labor force.

We all know that India has a very rich cultural heritage. However, it is not known to many that India was a well developed country in terms of its economy and business. Excavations, written records, literature and above all, India’s immense wealth had attracted several foreigners to attack India that bear testimony to the fact. The Indian civilization was not only agriculture based but there was also flourishing trade and commerce both inside and outside the country. It had contributed immensely to the world of business in different fields. Indian business was unique, innovative, dynamic and qualitatively superior to many other countries at that time.
Optical Attenuation & Atmospheric Visibility of Free Space Optics
Authors: Hafeez Beenish , Iqbal Shahid , Asif Areeba , Tariq Meera
Published: May 2016

The study was conducted at University of Gujrat during 2015 with an objective to explore the effects of dust on Free Space Optics (FSO) communication. Growing pollution and dust gales motivated studies we presented in this paper. In this paper analysis of the influence of dust on free space optics communication is presented. We focused our studies on Lahore as it is polluted city of Punjab and made a comparison with dust effects in Rahimyar Khan Region. Dense dust consists of large dust particles that raise from Earths sphere and whose atmospheric intensification values are high enough to affect FSO communication links. Dust storm research is based on visibility data. In order to test visibility data, we made calculations of atmospheric conditions for different dust conditions. Visibility of wave is calculated using weather spark. As it is related with the optical attenuation, so we also calculated optical attenuation of dust particles due to influence of dust particles and compared it with that of Rahimyar Khan.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Gateway to Screening for Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care
Authors: Kriebel-Gasparro Ann Marie
Published: May 2016

Objective:

The goal of this mixed methods descriptive study was to explore Advanced Practice Registered Nurses’ (APRNs’) knowledge of bipolar disorder (BPD) and their perceptions of facilitators and barriers to screening patients with known depression for BPD.

Methods:

A mixed method study design using surveys on BPD knowledge and screening practices as well as focus group data collection method for facilitators and barriers to screening.

Results:

89 APRNs completed the survey and 12 APRNs participated in the focus groups. APRNs in any practice setting had low knowledge scores of BPD. No significant differences in screening for BPD for primary and non primary care APRNs. Qualitative findings revealed screening relates to tool availability; time, unsure of when to screen, fear of sigma, symptoms knowledge of BPD, accessible referral system, personal experiences with BPD, and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Conclusion:

Misdiagnosis of BPD as unipolar depression is common in primary care settings, leading to a long lag time to optimal diagnosis and treatment. The wait time to diagnosis and treatment could be reduced if APRNs in primary care settings screen patients with a diagnosis of depression by using validated screening tools. These results can inform APRN practice and further research on the effectiveness of screening for reducing the morbidity and mortality of BPDs in primary care settings; underscores the need for integration of mental health care into primary care as well as the need for more APRN education on the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders.
The Influence of Education on Work-Related Travel in Rural Metro-Adjacent Regions: The Case of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)
Authors: Mohino Inmaculada , Urena José M. , Solis Eloy
Published: May 2016

This paper examines the spatial distribution of work related relationships in recently re-organized rural metro adjacent regions in order to understand their urban structure. Particularly, this research explores different travel purposes (commuting and business) and education levels (average working population and highly skilled professionals) in the Castilla-La Mancha rural region (Spain). The empirical results illustrate that: a) regardless of education level, regional cohesion was greater for commuting than for business travel and openness to other Spanish regions was greater for business trips than commuting; b) for highly-skilled professionals, metropolitan integration was greater for business travel than commuting; c) for the average working population, metropolitan integration was greater for commuting than for business purposes. Nonetheless, the outstanding level of interaction within the region (for both travel purposes and the overall working population), mainly among the main regional centralities, evidences an emerging intra-regional polycentric urban system. Finally, while it is concluded that the private car has a prevailing role in modal split both for commuting and business travel, differences are recorded in terms of travel purpose and education level. In this sense, findings reveal that high speed rail gets greater relevance among highly skilled professionals and for business trips.
High Speed Rail Passenger Profile in Sun and Beach Tourism Destinations: The Case of Alicante (Spain)
Authors: Padilla Armando O. , Rodríguez David B. , Aracil Patricia F. , Morote Graciela F. , Galiano Juan C. S.
Published: May 2016

This paper aims to study and highlight the profile of the high speed rail (HSR) passenger in the case of the well-known sun and beach destination of Alicante, located in the Southeast of Spain. This region, which is directly connected with Madrid, differs from others because of its warm and sunny weather. The province is a tourist destination for both Spanish citizens and foreigners. However, the studies on the dynamics of the corridor towards Madrid and Alicante regarding HSR are quite recent and it is not possible to draw final conclusions about its impact on tourist mobility.
FANTASY VS REALITY: A Critique of Smith et al.'s Bird Origins
Authors: Feduccia Alan
Published: May 2016

Adherents of the current orthodoxy of a derivation of birds from theropod dinosaurs, criticize the commentary by Feduccia (2013, Auk, 130) [1 - 12] entitled “Bird Origins Anew” as well as numerous papers by Lingham-Soliar on theropod dermal fibers, using numerous mischaracterizations and misstatements of content, and illustrate their own misconceptions of the nature of the debate, which are here clarified. While there is general agreement with the affinity of birds and maniraptorans, the widely accepted phylogeny, advocating derived earth-bound maniraptorans giving rise to more primitive avians (i.e. Archaeopteryx), may be “topsy-turvy.” The current primary debate concerns whether maniraptorans are ancestral or derived within the phylogeny, and whether many maniraptorans and birds form a clade distinct from true theropods. Corollaries of the current scheme show largely terrestrial maniraptoran theropods similar to the Late CretaceousVelociraptorgiving rise to avians, and flight originatingviaa terrestrial (cursorial) “gravity-resisted,” as opposed to an arboreal “gravity-assisted” model. The current dogma posits pennaceous flight remiges in earth-bound theropods having evolved in terrestrial theropods that never flew. As part of the orthodoxy, fully feathered maniraptorans such as the tetrapteryx glidersMicroraptorand allies, are incorrectly reconstructed as terrestrial cursors, when in reality their anatomy and elongate hindlimb feathers would be a hindrance to terrestrial locomotion.The same is true of many early birds, exemplified by reconstruction of the arboreally adaptedConfuciusornisas a terrestrial predator, part of the overall theropodan scheme of birds evolving from terrestrial dinosaurs, and flight from the ground up. Both sides of this contentious debate must be constantly aware that new fossil or even molecular discoveries on birds may change current conclusions.
Fungal and mycotoxin contamination of maize hybrids in different maturity groups
Authors: Krnjaja Vesna , Stankovic Slavica , Obradovic Ana , Mandic Violeta , Bijelic Zorica , Vasic Tanja , Jaukovic Marko
Published: May 2016

In the present study, the frequency of toxigenic fungi and occurrence of
aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), deoxynivalenol (DON) and total fumonisins (FBs) in the
kernels of six maize hybrids from different FAO maturity groups (ZP 341, ZP
427, ZP 434, ZP 560, ZP 606, ZP 666) in three localities (Belosavci, Ladjevci
and Divci) in Serbia, during the harvest in 2013, was investigated. Using
standard mycological tests of maize kernels, the presence of potentially
toxigenic fungi species from the genera Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium
was found. In the studied localities, species Fusarium verticillioides was
the most frequently isolated from the most hybrids, with a maximum frequency
of 30%, while the presence of Aspergillus spp. ranged from 0 to 16%, and
Penicillium spp. from 0 to 20%. By applying Immunoadsorbent enzymatic assay
(ELISA) the concentrations of AFB1, DON and FBs were determined in maize. The
differences between tested hybrids in the level of mycotoxins in kernels were
statistically significant (P?0.01) for DON and FBs, but not for the content
of AFB1. Also, the interaction between the hybrid and location was
significant (P?0.01) for the level of DON and FBs, while there was no
statistical significance for the level of AFB1. Maximum values of AFB1, DON
and FBs level were 1.02 ?g kg-1 (ZP 427), 12 ?g kg-1 (ZP 341) and 1528.56 ?g
kg-1 (ZP 427). The concentrations of the tested mycotoxins in kernels did not
exceed the maximum allowed limits stipulated by Serbian regulations (Sluzbeni
glasnik RS, 2014). Given that agro-ecological conditions in Serbia are
favourable for the occurrence of toxigenic fungi and their mycotoxins, it is
necessary to exert the control of maize kernels annually, in harvest and
postharvest periods.
Characteristics of firms with different types of growth: The case of Slovenia
Authors: Tajnikar Maks , Ponikvar Nina , Dosenovic-Bonca Petra
Published: May 2016

The authors of this paper develop a new typology of growing and fast-growing
firms, based on consistent application of the microeconomic theory of the
firm, and thereby addressing some limitations of existing studies that
investigate growing and fast-growing firms. A rich database available for the
entire population of business entities in Slovenia enables the authors to use
the proposed typology and investigate key demographic and other
characteristics of firms with different types of growth in the 2007-12
period. The authors conclude that the case of Slovenia and the analysis of
firm characteristics confirm the adequacy of the proposed typology.
Modelling consumption on the basis of the complete system of national accounts in Serbia - the wealth effect
Authors: Jovanovic Ivana
Published: May 2016

System of National Accounts (SNA) data on the financial and non-financial
assets of the household sector are not currently being compiled by official
statistics in Serbia, but this situation will change on the path of
convergence to the standards of EU economic and monetary union. This paper,
starting from models of consumption in developed and some former transition
countries that take into account the wealth effect based on the whole SNA,
analyses if this effect is taking place in Serbia. Research, based on
available data sources, has shown that the wealth variables of securities and
net financial wealth enter the consumption function in Serbia and it is yet
to be seen if this model will be different at some higher stage of economic
development or with better data.
Labour market effects of social security contributions reform in Serbia
Authors: Zarkovic-Rakic Jelena , Randjelovic Sasa , Vladisavljevic Marko
Published: May 2016

In Serbia the inactivity rate of the working-age population is close to 40%,
among the highest in Europe. The country also faces a high informal
employment rate of 24%. Previous research has argued that high levels of
informality and inactivity are mostly due to a high effective tax wedge at
low wage levels caused by a minimum base for calculation of social security
contributions (SSC), sudden withdrawal of means-tested benefits once formal
income is earned, and low progressivity of income tax. This paper evaluates
the impact of the minimum SSC base reform scenarios on labour supply and
employment formalization using tax and benefit micro-simulation models
together with the structural discrete choice labour supply model based on the
Survey on Income and Living Conditions Data. Although we do not find positive
employment effects of the reform, it would be premature to deduce that
abolishment of the minimum SSC base is not needed. At this stage in our
research, until alternative labour-supply modelling is applied, with both
sector and hours of work choice alternatives, it is only safe to conclude
that the proposed reform will not significantly contribute to the
transformation of informal full-time to formal full-time jobs.
Improving business performance through brand management practice
Authors: Veljkovic Sasa , Kalicanin Djordje
Published: May 2016

The aims of this study are to determine which variables are common as brand
management practices, how these variables affect a company?s business
performance, and whether there are statistically significant differences
between companies in the sample in terms of individual elements of the Brand
Management Practice (BMP) model. The research took place in Serbia, and
comprised 118 managers and specialists involved in marketing and brand
management. After validating the proposed BMP model, we found a link between
certain variables of the model and companies? business performance. There are
statistically significant differences between companies in terms of
individual elements of brand management practice, and we identify three
clusters: brand-guided companies, emerging brand companies, and
brand-agnostic companies. They differ from each other in terms of:
brand-oriented approach, innovativeness, brand support activities, unique
marketing offers, marketing channel relationships, brand performance
measurement, brand barriers, company size, and specific business area of a
key-brand. They also differ according to estimated and actual business and
financial performance. The results are valuable for explaining the main
drivers of good brand management practice and their effects on business
performance in different industry sectors. The implications for managers of
domestic companies are also discussed.
A secure e-voting for the student parliament
Authors: Pilipovic Dragoljub , Babic Djordje
Published: May 2016

E-voting is a service or system which serves to get individual human inputs
and to summarize them to a certain group decision. Usually, e-voting is a
take for e-government part, but in this paper we consider e-voting for
particular and specific population. The proposed e-voting system is intended
for student population and student parliament election. In this paper, we
describe concept of P.U.T. (personal unique token) and ways to distribute
P.U.T.s to students. At the end, we present a software designed for the
student parliament use case.
Protected rural areas of Serbia - the possibility of sustainable development (Example: Special Nature Reserve “Uvac” and the settlement of Negbina)
Authors: Mihajlovic Bojana
Published: May 2016

Community Protected rural areas of Serbia, that is, administrative
territories of settlements belonging to their geospatial coverage, need the
integration of a range of fundamental and applied problems and objectives for
possible sustainable development. The necessity of proposing and adopting
mechanisms for sustainable development, while maintaining the consistency
principle - focuses based on specific values of individual protected
territories, would represent a fundamental prerequisite. Rural settlements
which areas (partially or totally) belong to the Special Nature Reserve
"Uvac", hereinafter referred to as SNR "Uvac", are characterized by
disfunctional environmental protection. The establishment of appropriate
management mechanisms would create the basis for not only environmental, but
also demographic, and social development as well, which would allow finding a
solution for the survival and revitalization of settlements and greater
development opportunities.
Anthropogenic impacts on the stability of the forest ecosystems in Belgrade - comparative analysis of Kosutnjak forest and Zvezdarska forest
Authors: Raskovic Dragana
Published: May 2016

In this paper will be analyzed the environmental statusof the two recently
protected forest areas in Belgrade -Kosutnjak forest and Zvezdarska forest.
Due to their specific position inside the urban structure, these park forests
are exposed to the high level of pollution and degradation originating from
anthropogenic sources. This paper will include all present forms of threats
to the stability of these ecosystems, both in their immediate surroundings,
as well as within their borders. For clear presentation of the devastating
anthropogenic impact,on the protected forest ecosystems remote sensing - NDVI
analysis of the appropriate satelite imagesegments will be preformed in order
to detect the differences of the state of vegetation covers registrated in
1986 and 2010. According tothe need for efficient management system for the
affected natural areas in the urban structure, in the end will be presented
concrete protection measures, whose continous aplication can bring to the
progradation of their state.
Some remarks about Slavic cultural and language identity (Slavia Orthodoxa in the enclave situation)
Authors: Kretschmer Anna
Published: May 2016

The objective of the paper is to describe the internal variability within the
cultural unity of Slavia Orthodoxa (a world with the uniform written culture,
literature and the Church Slavonic language) from the times of christening in
the Eastern Orthodox Church and up to the New Age. The contrastive analysis
of the paper presents four enclave situations: Eastern Slavs during Mongolian
reign, Eastern Slavs as the citizens of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, South
Slavs (Serbs) under Turkish reign, South Slavs (Serbs) as the citizens of the
Austrian Empire.
About the origins and destiny of the Erlangen Manuscript
Authors: Kleut Marija
Published: May 2016

Erlangen Manuscript of the old Serbo-Croatian folk poems is the most
comprehensive and the most important collection of our decasyllable epic
poems before the appearance of Vuk Karadzic. It was edited by Gerhard
Gesemann in 1925 who also wrote an extensive introduction to the manuscript.
This paper focuses on the circumstances under which the manuscript was
created and the circumstances that brought the manuscript to the University
Library in Erlangen. It has been established that it was created in the
period when only one person existed who had a capacity thanks his rank to
organize extensive work on recording and/or copying 217 poems that the
manuscript contains. That person was General Maximilian von Petrasch who was
the commander of the fortress Brod (1708-1723). The arguments that support
this conclusion can be found primarily in von Petrasch?s biography (he
understood ?Slavonic language?, he was well liked by the grenzen, the
soldiers on the Military Frontier), but also in some of the poems - firstly,
in the one in which his name is mentioned, and secondly, in those poems that
celebrate the battles in which Maximilian von Petrasch participated. The
Erlangen Manuscript was inherited by Joseph Petrasch, the philologist and the
owner of the vast library who signed his collection of poems with the
pseudonym Slavonier. After his death, the library, together with the Erlangen
Manuscript, first became the property of The Learned Society in Altdorf and
then came into the possession of the University Library in Erlangen. The
reconstruction of the journey of the Erlangen Manuscript leads to the
conclusion that the famous manuscript was created in the region of Slavonski
Brod sometime between 1708 and 1723.
Asyndetic sentences with a concretiser
Authors: Tanasic Sreto
Published: May 2016

The paper discusses asyndetic sentences, compound sentences without a
conjunction between the clauses. Slavic scholars pay considerable attention
to these sentences. They predominantly consider asyndetic sentences to be a
model of compound sentences, apart from the model of compound conjunctional
sentences, and plead that they should be described separately. Asyndetic
sentences in contemporary Serbian have not been studied sufficiently. There
are few specific papers dedicated to asyndetic sentences, and one can say
that there are virtually no papers giving them an in-depth treatment.
Therefore, we are so far left without a full insight into how widespread that
compound sentence model is in contemporary Serbian and in what variants it
occurs, not to mention our even lesser knowledge of its distribution in
certain functional styles. This paper describes one type of asyndetic
sentences in the contemporary Standard Serbian language. It includes such
sentences that have a word or a phrase functioning as the verifier of the
semantic relation between the clauses of asyndetic sentences. The paper
demonstrates that such sentences take up a sizeable portion of the asyndetic
sentence corpus, and that a large number of concretisers occur functioning as
the verifiers of different meanings which are established between the
clauses. The concretisers, similarly to conjunctions in syndetic sentences,
serve the purpose of reducing the typical polysemy of asyndetic sentences to
monosemy by assigning a monosemic relation between the clauses while
foregrounding one of the possible meanings, and suppressing the others. The
paper indicates that coordinate asyndetic sentences express a number of
different semantic relations between the clauses. Some of them are expressed
in complex sentences, some in compound sentences, and there are also those
that can be expressed in both types of conjunctional sentences. The paper
presents examples of sentences which have in their second clauses
concretisers with conclusive, exclusive, temporal, adversative, causal,
concessive, manner, spatial, gradational, respective and explanatory
meanings. An array of subtypes occur within some of the types, depending on
what semantic relation between the clauses is assigned by the concretisers.
Finally, it is woth noting that this paper has more consistently solved the
problem of exclusive and conclusive clauses as well. It is not well founded
to place them among compound sentences because those sentences have their own
conjunctions, whereas these are without conjunctions; it is also not well
founded to classify them within some types of compound sentences because some
of their classes stand out on account of characteristical conjunctions.
Conclusive and exclusive clauses, as the paper demonstrates, are two types of
asyndetic sentences with concretisers, the kind better represented in Serbian
and which, in their entirety, are a model of asyndetic sentences.
Contemporary Slavic word-derivation theories: An overview of the work from Polish linguistics
Authors: Koriakowcewa Elena
Published: May 2016

This paper describes the main research tendencies of the word-derivation
theory in the Polish linguistics at the turn of 21st century. The synchronic
and diachronic methods which are used in the analyses of derivative nests,
categories and types of the Polish language are described. The article
presents a short overview of the research produced by the Polish
word-derivation linguists and historians of language who belong to Silesian
linguistic school of thought, which deals with the ?perspective evolution? of
the derivational categories as applied to the parts of the speech. There is
also a general overview of the Silesian approach to problems of historical
derivation that is described as a system formed under the influence of
various extralingustics and intraligustics evolution factors.
The impact of value orientations on body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young women in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia
Authors: Cevnik Lucija
Published: May 2016

This work deals with the assessment of the impact of value orientations on
body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young women in
Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The transitional course of events as well as
the historical, cultural and religious differences of each country have also
left their mark on the role and position of women in each of the countries.
This research deals with how much modernization did, in terms of
modernization theory (Inglehart and Welzel, 2007), through a system of
dominant value orientations the use of the media and cultural features of the
countries analysed, influenced the differences in the perception and
understanding of the female body, which is reflected in the body image of
women and the use of physical beauty practices. We analyse the impact of the
factors (values, media influence, sociodemographic factors and body mass
index (BMI)) on body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young
women in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The results did not confirm a direct
impact on body image values, however, the value orientations were shown to be
a relevant factor of the media impact and the use of beauty practices. Body
image was also statistically significantly influenced by BMI and some
sociodemographic factors (education, wealth). A significant impact of
sociodemographic factors (size of place of residence, education, wealth) on
values and physical practices was also proven.
City of consumption/city as goods the morphology of the city as a center of consumption and as an object of consumption
Authors: Batarilo Svetlana
Published: May 2016

This paper deals with the problem of changes in the morphology of the city as
a result of the influence of certain aspects of the phenomenon of
consumerism. The focus of the analysis is a modern city in a cultural context
that is understood as a consumer society. Morphological changes of the city
are concerning the consequences of building of large consumption structures
that are becoming new centers in the urban fabric, and also the changes that
occur in the scenography of the city as a space for advertising. The first
part of the paper describes the city as the context of the predominance of
the symbolic value over usefulness of the goods, where city itself becomes a
commodity that provides profit - the city as a center of consumption becomes
the object of consumption. Special attention is directed to the inevitability
of shopping as the most dominant consumption activity in creating urbanity,
and to its informal nature and tendency to ocupy every available space. The
second part describes the changes in the morphology of the city. The
conclusion emphasizes the importance of the analyzed problem with regard to
the scale of the changes that affect the city under the influence of
consumption/shopping, as well as the possibility and the need for action in
the direction of its controlled development in the city.
Quality of life in town: Views and actions of inhabitants of certain towns in Serbia
Authors: Mirkov Andjelka
Published: May 2016

The paper is devoted to the analysis of quality of life in towns of Serbia
based on subjective assessment of inhabitants of certain towns. Quality of
life refers to the set of living conditions assessed in terms of satisfying
human needs, and in an urban environment it could be observed in dimensions
of housing, employment, education, culture, recreation, health, ecology, etc.
The analysis has used data from survey research conducted by Institute for
Sociological Research of University of Belgrade - Faculty of Philosophy in
2013-2015. Kragujevac, Sabac, Uzice, Novi Pazar, Sombor, Zrenjanin, Leskovac
and Zajecar have been chosen as case studies, and the sample of each town is
representative of the urban population aged from 18 to 65 years. The aim of
the paper is to present results of the mentioned survey research in order to
gain insight into certain aspects of subjective experience of quality of life
in studied towns. The paper analyses important problems of local community or
town that residents perceive as worrisome, then the most important
improvement in quality of life in town during the last five years, according
to the respondents, as well as the activities organised by residents
themselves to improve the quality of life in their town. There are
similarities between the mentioned towns, like unfavourable economic
situation or low level of civic activism, but also some differences which
point to the locally specific problems and solutions.
Normative and functional dimension of intergenerational solidarity in the narratives of young mothers
Authors: Ljubicic Milana
Published: May 2016

The paper analyses subjective expirience of normative and functional
intergenerational solidarity dimensions trough young mother?s narratives on
the expected and obtained assistance and support from their parents. Analysis
had two goals. The first, a descriptive goal was to identify and describe 1.
patterns of young mother?s expectations and 2. received help from their
parents. The second goal was to ascertain the script standing behind
expectations and received support. The sample consisted of twelve women -
thirty years old mothers. With them was conducted semi structured interview.
Gathered stories were interpreted using qualitative analysis. The findings
show that respondents are counting on help from their parents. Expectations
are based on a script about parenting as a heroic sacrifice and determined by
the role of parents. Mothers are the dominant providers of assistance and
support. They are asked to help with the children, in the housework, to
provide emotional support and understanding. Fathers have an instrumental
role - they are expected and provide material assistance. Recived support
respondents perceived either as: full or sacrificing, dosed or assistance on
call, and insufficient help. Expected and obtained kind in a large extent
depends on the education, residency and employment status, and the degree of
husband?s involvement in the housework and taking care of children.
Indirectly, narrative analysis indicates a strong traditionalism in young
mothers families.
A study of ceramic-lined composite steel pipes prepared by SHS centrifugal-thermite process
Authors: Li Yuxin , Jiang Letao , Lu Qing , Bai Peikang , Liu Bin , Wang Jianhong
Published: May 2016

Al2O3 ceramic-lined steel pipe was produced by self-propagating
high-temperature synthesis centrifugal thermite process (SHS C-T process)
from Fe2O3 and Al as the raw materials. The composition, phase separation and
microstructures were investigated. The result showed the ceramic lined pipe
is composed of the three main layers of various compositions, which were
subsequently determined to be Fe layer, the transition layer and the ceramic
layer. Fe layer is composed of austenite and ferrite, the transition layer
consisted of Al2O3 ceramic and Fe, the ceramic layer consisted of the
dendritic-shaped Al2O3 and the spinel-shaped structured FeAl2O4.
Impact of crushed mineral aggregate on the pumpability of concrete during transport and placement
Authors: Toplicic-Curcic Gordana , Ristic Nenad , Grdic Zoran , Mitic Vojislav , Grdic Dusan
Published: May 2016

In the spirit of the sustainable buildings, and with the goal of protection
of river courses, in the near future an already announced directive ordering
closing down of a large number of river aggregate dredging operations will be
adopted. For that reason, usage of crushed mineral aggregate in concrete
mixes is increasing. Irrespective of downsides of the fined crushed mineral
aggregate, such as the presence of fine particles bordering the upper
permissible limit and the unfavorable shape of the grain of the course
aggregate for obtaining liquid consistency required for the pumpable
concrete, the demanded pumpability of concrete during transport and placement
has been achieved. By adding admixtures to concrete, the required concrete
properties, such as: frost resistance, simultaneous frost and salt resistance
and water tightness have been achieved.
Study on microstructure evolution of deformed Mg-Gd-Y-Nd-Zr heat-resistant magnesium alloys after solid solution and ageing
Authors: Jianmin Yu , Zhimin Zhang , Xing Zhang , Fengli Ren , Yaojin Wu
Published: May 2016

The microstructure evolution of Mg-Gd-Y-Nd-Zr heat-resistant magnesium alloy
after deformation and T5 or T6 treatment were studied. In thermoplastic
deformation, dynamic recrystallization and dynamic precipitation has been
taken place at the same time. The dynamic precipitation reduces the
recrystallization nucleation driving force in the grain; it will prevent to
occur dynamic recrystallization partially. Solid solution temperature was
530oC and hold 4h. Age hardening treatments were performed at 225oC and hold
16h. The alloy showed the comprehensive properties are obviously improved
from T6 to T5 heat treatment. After T5 heat treatment the tensile strength of
alloy increased to 359.3 MPa, increased by around 48.5%; Elongation is
increasing from 5.17% to 6.5%. After peak ageing treatment, the main
precipitation is ?' phase, the precipitation phase have obvious pinning
effect to grain boundary of the alloy, it will prevent the grain growth
ageing for a long-time. At the same time, strengthening role of precipitate
phase make its strength increased significantly.
Association of genetic polymorphism and external apical root resorption
Authors: Aminoshariae Amir , Aminoshariae Anita , Valiathan Manish , Kulild James C.
Published: May 2016

Objective:

To evaluate the relationship between genetic polymorphism and external apical root resorption.

Methodology:

The protocol was prepared and registered on PROSPERO. Two reviewers independently conducted a comprehensive literature search. The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and PubMed databases were searched. In addition, the bibliographies of all relevant articles and textbooks were manually searched.

Results:

Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Four studies were classified as low-quality studies (score <10), and nine studies were classified as high-quality studies.

Discussion:

The results of the present review suggest that, although some authors have reported that genetic polymorphism may play a role in external apical root resorption, others have not supported this association. Future studies should be more consistent in their research methodologies to determine with clarity whether an association exists.

Conclusion:

Future investigations should include larger sample sizes with matching cases/controls, adjust for confounders, provide power calculation and odds ratios, and report genetic analyses with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The current investigation suggests guidelines and recommendations for future investigators studying genetic polymorphism in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Laboratory Measurement of Hydraulic Fracture Conductivities in the Barnett Shale
Authors: Zhang Junjing , Kamenov Anton , Zhu D. , Hill D.
Published: May 2016

The Mississippian Barnett shale of the Fort Worth Basin is one of the most successfully developed shale gas plays in North America by applying multistage hydraulic fracturing stimulation techniques in horizontal wells. The fracturing design involves pumping low viscosity fluid with low proppant concentrations at high pump rate, commonly known as "slick water fracturing". Direct laboratory measurement of both natural and induced fracture conductivity under realistic experimental conditions with the Barnett shale samples is needed for reliable well performance analysis and fracturing design optimization.

During the course of this study a series of static conductivity experiments was completed. The goal was to measure the conductivity of propped and unpropped natural and induced fractures using a modified API conductivity cell at room temperature. The cementing material present on the surface of the natural fractures was preserved during the initial unpropped conductivity tests and removed for subsequent propped fracture conductivity measurements. The induced fractures were artificially created by breaking the shale rock along the bedding plane to account for the effect of the irregular fracture surface on conductivity. Proppants of various sizes were manually placed between rough fracture surfaces at realistic concentrations. The two sides of the induced fractures were cut in a way to represent either an aligned or a displaced fracture face with a 0.1 inch offset. The effect of proppant partial monolayer was also studied by placing proppants at ultra-low concentration.

The results from the experiments show that unpropped induced fractures can provide a conductive path after removal of free particles and debris generated when cracking the rock. The aligned induced fractures have conductivities one order of magnitude lower compared to displaced induced fractures when unpropped. Poorly cemented natural fractures are effective flow paths. Unpropped fracture conductivity depends strongly on the degree of shear displacement, the presence of free debris and particles during fracture generation, and the amount of cementing material removed. The propped fracture conductivity is weakly dependent on fracture surface roughness at higher proppant concentrations because the proppant pack is the dominant contributor to fracture conductivity. Moreover, propped fracture conductivity increases with larger proppant size and higher areal concentration in the testing range of this study. Results also show that proppant partial monolayers cannot survive higher closure stress. Therefore, proppant packs with multiple layers of proppant are more beneficial than a partial monolayer by maintaining the conductivity at elevated closure stresses.