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Freedom of Culture in and after Yugoslavia. An Interview with Branka Prpa
Authors: Nießer Jacqueline 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The historian Branka Prpa was the director of the Historical Archives of Belgrade after Slobodan Milošević’s regime ended in 2000. Jacqueline Nießer spoke to Prpa about how she set about reforming Belgrade’s Historical Archives during Serbia’s democratic opening-up under Zoran Djindjić. Prpa has fostered preservation of the cultural history of socialist Yugoslavia, so the focus of the interview was cultural freedom in and after Yugoslavia. The historian elaborates on how culture both then and now has been in conflict with politics, her remarks leading on to a discussion about how a future may be imagined in the 21st century. The interview was conducted during the COURAGE project, which between 2016 and 2019 has researched the cultural heritage of dissent in the former state socialist countries of Eastern Europe.
Herakleitas: λογος kaip φυσις bylojimas
Authors: Jankauskas Skirmantas 
Published: April 2019

[straipsnis ir santrauka lietuvių kalba; santrauka anglų kalba]
Straipsnyje pateikiama savita herakleitiškojo Logo kaip mąstančio kalbėjimo interpretacija. Iš pradžių aptariamos antikinio filosofavimo bendrosios ontologinės ir gnoseologinės prielaidos. Bene svarbiausia šio filosofavimo nuostata yra laikoma mąstymo subjekto ir objekto perskyros reliatyvumas. Todėl į efesiečio aforizmus straipsnyje žiūrima kaip fenomenologines įžvalgas. Laikantis tokio požiūrio, mėginama eksplikuoti efesiečio pagrindinio aforizmo (DK22 B1) turinį. Šio aforizmo prasmė pamažu atskleidžiama pasitelkiant kitus Herakleito aforizmus. Kadangi pavieniai aforizmai ir jų grupės atveria skirtingus herakleitiškojo filosofavimo aspektus, tai tie aspektai straipsnyje nuosekliai ir aptariami. Tariant, kad antikinis filosofavimas yra teorinio mąstymo pastanga asimiliuoti tuometinį dalykinį mąstymą, parodoma, kaip teorinio mąstymo logiškumo, t. y. to paties, matas lemia trinarę tikrovės sampratą bei inspiruoja mąstančiajam egzistencinio tikrumo problemą. Kadangi filosofuojantysis aptinka save lakioje būdravimo plotmėje, o tikrumo gali tikėtis vien tą matą tenkinančio Logo sande, tai jis susiduria su šio sando temizavimo problema. Sapną, būdravimą ir Logą Herakleitas traktuoja kaip nebendramatiškus tikrovės sandus, todėl iškyla klausimas, kaip juos temizuoti viena ir ta pačia kalba. Šią problemą papildomai komplikuoja ta aplinkybė, kad, teikdamas prioritetą mąstymo dalykui, Herakleitas yra priverstas pernelyg sureikšminti kalbos etimologiškumą. Straipsnyje parodoma, kad anksčiau minėtą problemą Herakleitas įveikia eksploatuodamas ontologizuotai traktuojamos kalbos, taigi tiesiog pačios tikrovės totalų metaforiškumą. Straipsnis užbaigiamas išvadomis apie filosofuojančiojo misiją ir egzistencinius įpareigojimus, kuriuos žmogui primeta hierarchizuotai traktuojama trinarė tikrovės samprata.
Тhe Safety Assessment of the Ultraviolet Scleral Crosslinking with Riboflavin/UVA in Experiment
Authors: Astrelin M. N. , Surkova V. K. 
Published: April 2019

The purpose is to evaluate the safety of the scleral crosslinking with riboflavin/ultraviolet A (UVA) in an experiment in vivo. Materials and methods. The study was carried out on 34 Chinchilla rabbits (68 eyes). The right eyes were crosslinked (34 eyes), the left eyes were served as controls (34 eyes). Scleral crosslinking (SCXL) was performed with sclera saturation with a photosensitizer (0.1 % aqueous solution of riboflavin) for 20 minutes and its subsequent irradiation with ultraviolet A (wavelength of 370 ± 5 nm, irradiance — 3 mW/cm2), total exposure time — 30 minutes (6 cycles of 5 minutes). The effect of the procedure on the anatomical and functional state of the eye layers was assessed with high-resolution optical coherent tomography (OCT) and electroretinography (ERG) before crosslinking, a day, 7 and 30 days after it. Results. OCT did not reveal any pathological changes after scleral crosslinking with riboflavin/UVA. The layers of the retina, choroid and sclera were clearly visualized. The performed morphometric analysis has showed the absence of statistically significant changes in the eye layers thickness after ultraviolet crosslinking. The amplitude-time characteristics and the shape of the electroretinogram of the experimental and control rabbits eyes were identical during all periods of observation, had a classic appearance. All waves of ERG were well expressed. It indicates a satisfactory functional state of the retinal neuroreceptor mechanisms. Conclusion. For ultraviolet crosslinking we used UVA with an irradiance of 3 mW/cm2 for 30 minutes and a 0.1 % aqueous solution of riboflavin without dextran and did not reveal any side effects of the procedure. Thus, scleral crosslinking with these parameters is safe for the eye layers in an experiment in vivo.
The Fluorescein Angiographic Signs of Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity
Authors: Saidasheva E. I. , Buynovskaya S. V. , Kovshov F. V. , Levadnev Yu. V. , Shishkanova O. Y. 
Published: April 2019

The purposeis to study the fluorescence angiographic signs of posterior aggressive retinopathy of prematurity.Patients and methods. A prospective study of 83 infants with aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity (APROP), who were on treatment in the neonatal center in 2012–2018 years. Gestational age was between 22 and 30 weeks. Depending on the diagnostic methods, patients were divided into two groups: 1 (main) — 51 (61.4 %) children who, in addition to standard ophthalmic examination methods, received 132 series of FA using a pediatric retinal camera RetCam3; 2 (control) — 32 (38.6 %) children without FA. After the procedure, the somatic state of the child was monitored for 24 hours for the registration of drug dye side effects.Results. Angiographic predictors of the disease and objective signs of APROP manifestation were presented in group 1 children a week earlier than in the group 2. This made laser treatment possible on 2.0 ± 0.5 weeks earlier in the group 1 (32.8 ± 1.2 weeks) compared to group 2 (34.8 ± 1.7 weeks) (p < 0.05) and to increase its efficiency by 8.2 % (86.3 and 78.1 % respectively).Conclusion. Comparative analysis of angiograms and color fundus images obtained with RetCam3 in the studied groups of children demonstrates the advantages and safety FA for the detection angiographic predictors of APROP, early objective signs of disease manifestation, it provides timely and effective laser treatment of complicated categories of very premature infants.
MyoRing Implantation in Comparison with MyoRing Implantation Combined with Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Authors: Kazakbaeva G. M. 
Published: April 2019

Purpose: tо estimate the effectiveness of complete corneal ring (MyoRing) implantation compared with MyoRing implantation combined with corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for keratoconus treatment for 36 months follow-up. Patients and Methods. There were 101 patients (124 eyes) with progressing keratoconus aged 18–59 years in the study. Intracorneal rings were implanted in all patients. The patients were divided into 2 groups. MyoRing implantation was performed in a series of 59 patients (76 eyes) with keratoconus II–III Amsler classification, 42 patients (48 eyes) had MyoRing implantation combined with CXL. Implantation of a MyoRing in the corneal pocket was performed using a PocketMaker microkeratome and corneal intrastromal implantation system. Results. Keratometry was reduced in both groups; after MyoRing implantation for 8,45 D and MyoRing combined with CXL for 7,44 D, the spherical equivalent decreased for 7,72 and 6,29 D respectively, after 36 months. The cylinder decreased to 3,33 D with MyoRing alone and to 3,11 D with MyoRing combined with CXL. The smallest corneal thickness remained stable during 36 months after the procedure. There was an improvement in uncorrected and corrected visual acuity, and the difference in the CRF within the period of up to 12 months after the operation. It can be explained by the pseudochase formation in the group with a combined procedure. Conclusion. The implantation of the MyoRing IRC and the combination of MyoRing with CXL showed efficacy and safety in stabilizing keratoconus stabilization, as well as correction of comorbided ametropia 3 years after surgery. Both MyoRing implantation and MyoRing combined with CXL were effective in the stabilization of progressive keratoconus, as well as the correction of ametropia 3 years after surgery. There was no significant difference in MyoRing implantation and its combination with corneal crosslinking in visual and refractive results. The refractive power of the cornea was only one exeption. Long follow-up and randomized prospective studies with a large number of patients are needed.
Prognostic impact of BCL2, BCL6 and MYC status in de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a regional study of 43 patients
Authors: Kahraman Dudu Solakoglu , Diniz Gulden , Ceylan Cengiz , Ozalp Faruk Recep , Koca Yetkin , Ekmekci Sumeyye , Ayaz Duygu , Sayhan Sevil 
Published: April 2019

Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma with marked biologic heterogeneity. We aimed to evaluate the status of MYC, BCL2, BCL6 in patients with DLBCL.Methods: Herein, we have investigated the prognostic relevance of MYC, BCL2 and BCL6 from 43 de novo DLBCL patients.Results: In this study, protein overexpression of BCL2 and BCL6 was encountered in 46.5% (n=20) and 27.9% (n=12) of the tumors, respectively. Rearrangements in MYC, BCL6, and BCL2 were detected in 9.3% (n=4), 25.6% (n=11), and 4.7% (n=2) of the cases, respectively. Any statistically significant difference could not be found between Bcl-2, Bcl-6 expression, C-MYC rearrangement and the survival.Conclusions: We concluded that C-MYC and BCL2 may contribute to aggressive transformation, so more mechanism-based therapy should be explored. A larger study is warranted to better understand the immunophenotypic and molecular features of DLBCL and their respective impact on patient survival.
Olfactory identification in HIV positive adults living in Benin city, Nigeria
Authors: Braimah Oghogho E. , Onyeagwara Ngozi C. 
Published: April 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Olfactory function has been shown to be impaired in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy has resulted in prolonged survival of these patients requiring increased focus on factors that affect their quality of life including olfaction.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study was conducted at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. Consenting adult HIV positive patients were assisted to fill a proforma after which they had rigid nasendoscopy done to rule out peripheral causes of anosmia such as nasal infections, nasal polyps and tumours. The brief smell identification test (BSIT) scratch and sniff tests were then administered to those included in the study. The same procedure was repeated with consenting HIV negative subjects serving as control.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> There was a statistically significant difference between olfactory identification ability of HIV positive and HIV negative adults (p=0.001). Cases were 2.92 times likely to have abnormal smell identification abilities than controls.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Olfactory identification ability is reduced in PLWHA relative to the HIV negative population.</p>
Oral submucous fibrosis: is it a collagen disease? A study in search for its aetiology
Authors: Bansal Mohan 
Published: April 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aetiopathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), though not an uncommon disease, is not yet well established. OSMF is prevalent in the geographical area of study. These were the driving factors to conduct this study. This haematological study in patients with oral submucous fibrosis was conducted to find out some definite causative features so that an effective treatment regime could be evolved.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective hospital-based observational study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Pathology in a tertiary care medical college hospital. The 150 clinically diagnosed patients were enrolled for the study. Routine laboratory tests were done to identify markers which would suggest autoimmune conditions. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In 124 cases (83%), mild to moderately anaemia was observed while 75 cases (50%) showed raised ESR. Lymphocytosis and eosinophilia were observed in 42 cases (28%) and 48 cases (32%) respectively. Hyperglobulinaemia was observed in 45 cases (30%). In 18 cases (12%) leukocytosis was observed. In 30 cases (20%), pus cells were seen in urine, while ova and cysts were found present in 42 cases (28%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The present study could not establish the commonly claimed theory of collagen disease. The exact aetiology of OSMF is not yet known. Some genetic factors seem to play a role, which make some people predisposed to react abnormally to chronic masticatories of different forms of areca nut, tobacco and areca leaves. Therefore further research in the direction of genetic studies will perhaps reveal the exact cause of OSMF.</p>
Auditory acuity in type II diabetes mellitus patients vs healthy individuals: a comparative study
Authors: Dorkar Shashikant , Satpute Hemraj 
Published: April 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> There is an unprecedented rise in the number of patients being diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus. The end organ damage associated with uncontrolled diabetes is well-known and has been the focus of attention of the treating physician. Less dramatic consequences such as subtle hearing loss and cochlear damage is usually the neglected part of the management of these patients. We conducted this study to compare the degree of auditory loss in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and healthy individuals of same age with the help of pure tone audiometry.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a case control study in which 130 type II diabetis patients (Group A) and 130 normoglycemic individuals (Group B) were included. Pure tone audiometry was done in all the patients. Cochlear response to audiometry, air conduction and bone conduction of both the ears were determined. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Patients with diabetes were found to be affected by sensori-nerural hearing loss more commonly than healthy individuals and the difference was found to be statistically highly significant (p=0.0001). Also there was statistically significant difference in threshold of air and bone conduction in both the groups (p=0.0001).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Type II diabetes mellitus is found to be associated with increased incidence of auditory loss. ENT specialists need to be aware of possibility of subtle hearing loss in these patients so as to be able to detect it at an early stage and prevent progression of hearing loss to a significant level.</p>
STUDY OF THE PROPERTIES OF PROTIC IONIC LIQUIDS TO BE APPLIED IN THE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
Authors: Ferreira G. F. D. , Lima C. B. M. , Mateddi S. , Santos L. C. L. , Lobato A. K. C. L. 
Published: April 2019

The oil industry faces challenges with reservoir oil retention after years of exploration. Therefore, recovery methods have been developed to produce residual oil, such as chemical methods (CEOR). Recently, ionic liquids have been gaining in visibility and it is expected that at CEOR, the Ionic Liquid (IL) will decrease the Interfacial Tension (IFT) between oil and water and increase the viscosity of the injected fluid. The aim of this paper is to study the ionic liquid [2HEA] [Hx] in order to evaluate the influence of its concentration and the salinity on the interfacial tension between oil and a solution of ionic liquid, through the statistical designing of experiments. It was verified that the IL [2HEA] [Hx] was able to decrease the interfacial tension between oil and the water solution and that both the ionic and salt concentrations were significant for the reduction of interfacial tension.
The Overview of Malaria Cases in Trenggalek District based on The Epidemiological Triangle
Authors: Maryanto Yusuf Budi , Mirasa Yudied Agung 
Published: April 2019

Background: Indonesia is one of the countries where 35% of the population lives in areas with a high risk of malaria infection. Trenggalek is one of the malaria-endemic regions in East Java. Purpose: This study aimed to identify the malaria cases in Trenggalek based on the epidemic triangle and identify the vulnerability status of Anopheles vagus mosquito against Permethrin 0.75% in Pandean Village, Trenggalek. Methods: This study is a type of descriptive observational study. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained from the The Center of Environmental Health and Disease Control Agency Surabaya. The data consists of characteristics of malaria cases in Trenggalek and Anopheles vagus resistance test data against Permethrin 0.75% in Pandean Village, Trenggalek. Results: Trenggalek is considered as low malaria endemicity area, with malaria incidence dominated by imported malaria cases, because recently there is no cases of autochthonous malaria have been found. Data on malaria case trends in 2014-2017 tended to fluctuate, the majority of malaria patients were male group counting of 97.34% which consist of farmers (59.88%) and private sector worker (29.79%). The Anopheles vagus was found 100% death in one hour of the treatment, but there was no death incidence in the control group. Conclusion: Most malaria patients dominated by male, migrant workers, and most of them work as farmers and the private sector which have a high potential for the emergence of autochthonous malaria. Anopheles vagus is still susceptible to Permethrin 0.75% in Pandean Village, Trenggalek
Recent Patents and Discovery of Anti-inflammatory Agents from Marine Source
Authors: Kapoor Simrin , Nailwal Namrata , Kumar Maushmi , Barve Kalyani 
Published: April 2019

Background:
Inflammation has become pathology in the majority of the prevalent diseases
such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders. Anti-inflammatory drugs
work wonder in all these conditions, where the patient has become refractory to standard treatment.
However, available anti-inflammatory agents have side effects associated with chronic use, thus if we
could develop safe and efficacious molecules, quality of health care provided will improve. Since plant
sources have been extensively explored, the focus needs to be shifted on the alternative natural sources
of anti-inflammatory agents. Water bodies especially the sea and ocean are under investigation to find
agents which can tackle inflammation.

Objective:
This article reviews anti-inflammatory agents obtained from five types of marine organisms
namely microalgae, sea cucumber, mussels, sponges and corals.

Methods:
A literature search was conducted using PubMed/Science Direct with keywords marine organisms,
inflammation, marine sponges, sea cucumber, mussels, corals and microalgae. Patents were
searched using the key terms inflammation, marine agents from www.google.com/patents,
www.uspto.gov, http://espacenet.com, www.freepatentsonline.com, www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/searchsimp.
jsp and www.freshpatents.com.

Results:
Literature and current patents have revealed applications of anti-inflammatory agents from
marine organisms in pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals. These agents are used to treat inflammatory
disorders ranging from minor allergy to chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Marine waste is
also a valuable resource for nutraceuticals and anti-inflammatory agents.

Conclusion:
The findings reveal that marine organisms could be a promising source of novel antiinflammatory
agents. However, further investigations are suggested for the isolation and identification
of bioactive, exploring the mechanism of action and evaluating the efficacy in various inflammatory
conditions.
INSTITUIÇÕES GOVERNAMENTAIS E PARTICIPAÇÃO CIDADÃ: FINANÇAS PÚBLICAS INCLUSIVAS EM PORTO ALEGRE - BRASIL
Authors: Schneider Aaron , Baquero Marcello 
Published: April 2019

Um tema recorrente na ciência política vincula novas formas de democracia participativa a atitudes dos cidadãos em termos de disposição para cumprir as
obrigações de pagarem impostos. Neste artigo se examina como os cidadãos de Porto Alegre – Brasil percebem o pagamento de impostos, da perspectiva de benefícios materiais e não materiais. Utilizando dados tipo survey coletados em Porto Alegre em 2003, com 687 entrevistados, se constatou que geralmente os segmentos mais pobres mostram uma tendência a apoiar o pagamento de impostos por causa dos benefícios materiais enquanto que os setores médios também têm mantido essas atitudes, mas por benefícios não-materiais. Através
do uso de regressão logística, encontrou-se evidência empírica da relação entre confiança no orçamento aprticipativo e apoio dos cidadãos ao governo
municipal.
AFTER THE WASHINGTON CONSENSUS: INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND GOVERNANCE
Authors: Schneider Aaron 
Published: April 2019

Nossa compreensão da governança em países em desenvolvimento é frágil e, frequentemente, distorcida. O fato de que os investidores estrangeiros estão
preocupados com a governança é importante, porém, muitos observadores se
limitam a examinar as formas como a governança ajuda o mercado. A
governança, de fato, é importante para o desenvolvimento do mercado, mas os
governos, às vezes, desempenham outras funções que incluem a substituição do
mercado e proteção das normas sociais das transações do mercado. Igualmente,
uma noção limitada de governança e métodos de medir segurança,
frequentemente se limitam a indicadores quantitativos. Tal abordagem
negligencia as seqüências e interações pelas quais os Estados e mercados são
construídos e a forma única sócio-cultural pela qual a governança pode operar
em diferentes lugares e épocas. Finalmente, é preciso estar atento às ações de
Norte que, mesmo bem intencionadas, enfraquecem os governos do Sul. Alguns
tipos de ajuda e comércio podem prejudicar a governança ao invés de fortalecêla.
Um aspecto fundamental nesta direção é o impacto dos impostos e
administração tributária no Sul. Modalidades de ajuda, tais como um projeto de
ajuda fragmentado, pouco contribui para fortalecer a governança e, ao
contrário, pode enfraquecê-la. Além do mais, a instância em isenção de
materiais, serviços e bens adquiridos por meio da ajuda externa pode piorar a
governança.
A África de Valentin Mudimbe e o desconstruir de uma ordem do conhecimento
Authors: Weber Priscila Maria 
Published: April 2019

A obra A invenção da África – Gnose, Filosofia e a Ordem do conhecimento”, de Valentin Yves Mudimbe caracteriza-se por abranger uma perspectiva historicista que problematiza os conceitos e discursos do que conhecemos como uma África mitificada. As verdades veiculadas por filósofos, antropólogos, missionários religiosos e ideólogos, bem como imagens ocidentalizadas e/ou eurocêntricas, inerentes aos processos de transformações dos vários tipos de conhecimentos, são desconstruídas por Mudimbe pari passu os padrões imperiais ou coloniais. Para tal empreitada, vale ressaltar as inúmeras referências que compõem um sólido corpus documental utilizado pelo autor em sua investigação, ou seja, estas transitam da filosofia romana ao romantismo alemão. Ou ainda o questionar e investigar através do termo gnose, cunhado com o intuito de erguer uma arqueologia do(s) sentido(s) do Pensamento Africano.