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Under the Spell of Multiculturalism: Irene Guilford’s The Embrace and Antanas Šileika’s Buying on Time
Authors: Šlapkauskaitė Rūta 
Published: December 2016

Straipsnyje aptariamos pokolonijinių studijų tei­kiamos teorinės perspektyvos Kanados multikultū­rinės literatūros analizei ir interpretuojami lietuvių kilmės Kanados rašytojų du kūriniai – Antano Ši­leikos apsakymų rinkinys Gyvenimas išsimokėtinai ir Irenos Guilford romanas Glėbys. Suaktualinant kolonijinės kanadiečių istorijos patirtis, išryškina­mos multikultūralizmo diskurso vidinės priešta­ros – jo atvirai skelbiamas įsipareigojimas laikytis hibridinių tautinio tapatumo formų – ir latentinė, t. y. slapta, kolonijinės galios struktūrų nostalgija, per kurias kultūrinė kitybė Kanadoje paverčiama egzotikos objektu. Grožinėje literatūroje dėmesys kultūrinei egzotikai aiškinamas multikultūrinės es­tetikossamprata, nusakančia estetinį ir ideologinį meninės sąmonės santykį su multikultūralizmu kaip kanadiečių tautą aprašančiu ir disciplinuojančiu diskursu. Tad Šileikos apsakymų ciklo ir Guilford romano analizėje bandoma atskleisti ir apibūdinti naratyvines strategijas, per kurias šie du tekstai įsi­terpia į Kanados diskursyvinės steigties ir diaspori­nių tapatybių egzotizavimo procesą.
Yugoslav "Socialist Aestheticism" and the Emergence of Modern Children’s Poetry / Jugoslavenski „socijalistički estetizam“ i nastanak moderne poezije za djecu
Authors: Ljuštanović Jovan 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe paper deals with the ideologically conditioned changes of cultural politics in socialist Yugoslavia in the first decade after the Second World War (1945-1955) and their influences on children’s poetry. The sudden shift from party-controlled socialist realism towards freedom of (also ideologically established) scientific and artistic creativity has resulted in the artistic and ideological phenomenon that certain literary historians call socialist aesthetics. The paper will attempt to prove that the expression of this kind of aestheticism in children’s literature is modern poetry for children. Ideas of creative freedom and general social modernism were reflected in the educational politics and social welfare of children and youth. All this is expressed in poetry that gives priority to play, primarily language play, humor, and imagination over direct pedagogical function. Such poetry has its roots in folk and European literary tradition, welcoming children’s wishes and fears. It is emancipatory and simultaneously detached from many aspects of the reality of children’s lives and children’s status in society. Such poetry emerged in various ways and within various national cultures of the former socialist Yugoslavia, at the same time realizing similar, and in many ways, comparative aesthetic and social effects. Key words: aesthetic function; children’s poetry; ideology; nonsense; play. --- Sažetak Rad se bavi ideološki uvjetovanim promjenama kulturne politike u socijalističkoj Jugoslaviji u prvom desetljeću poslije Drugoga svjetskog rata (1945. – 1955.) i njihovim utjecajima na dječju poeziju. Nagli zaokret od partijski kontroliranog socijalističkog realizma prema slobodi (također ideološki uspostavljenoj) znanstvenog i umjetničkog stvaralaštva rezultirao je umjetničko-ideološkim fenomenom koji pojedini povjesničari književnosti nazivaju socijalističkim estetizmom. Naš rad dokazuje da je izraz takvog estetizma u dječjoj književnosti moderna poezija za djecu. Ideje stvaralačke slobode i sveopćeg društvenog modernizma reflektirale su se i u prosvjetnoj politici i u društvenoj skrbi o djeci i mladima. Sve je to našlo svoj izraz u poeziji koja daje prednost igri, i to, prije svega, igri u jeziku, humoru i mašti nad izravnom pedagoškom funkcijom. Takva poezija ima svoje izvore i u narodnoj i u europskoj književnoj tradiciji, otvorena je za dječje želje i strahove, emancipacijska je, ali je istodobno i odijeljena od mnogih aspekata stvarnoga dječjeg života i položaja djeteta u društvu. Takva je poezija na različite načine nastajala unutar različitih nacionalnih kultura nekadašnje socijalističke Jugoslavije, istodobno ostvarujući slične i po mnogo čemu usporedive estetske i socijalne učinke. Ključne riječi: dječja poezija; estetska funkcija; ideologija; igra; nonsens.
Influence of Parents and Childcare Workers on Child's Skills and Abilities in the Field of Art / Utjecaj roditelja i odgojitelja na sposobnosti i spretnosti djeteta na području likovne umjetnosti
Authors: Kljajič Andreja 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe purpose of this research was to examine the level of artistic abilities and skills of first grade pupils in the implementation of twelve art teaching units. We wanted to find specific differences among pupils taking into consideration day care in the time of early childhood (parents, grandparents and kindergarten) in order to explain whether parents' education has an influence on the development of artistic skills. Research results show that mother's and father's level of education has a significant influence on pupil's artistic development in the first grade. Taking into consideration the level of skills in the implementation of artistic tasks, pupils whose fathers and mothers have lower levels of education achieve much worse results in individual techniques than pupils whose parents have a higher level of education. Parental role of educated parents is of key importance for the artistic development of a child because they are aware that it is important to spend time with their children in the most active and creative way possible.Key words: artistic expression; father's level of education; first grade; mother's level of education; preschool day care.---SažetakU članku predstavljamo rezultate istraživanja u kojem su nas zanimale specifične razike između učenika u prvom razredu, u ovisnosti o tome gdje su preživjeli predškolsko doba. S tim rezultatima želimo objasniti utječe li okolina u kojoj dijete živi do ulaska u školu na njegov razvoj na području likovne umjetnosti. Dugoročni je cilj istraživanja smanjiti razlike između učenika na području likovne umjetnosti, koje su posljedica različitih oblika predškolskog odgoja. Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da učenici koji su predškolsko doba preživjeli s roditeljima ili bakom i djedom, a ne u vrtiću, postižu bolje rezultate na likovnom području. Ti rezutati još se bolje vide prilikom crtanja s ugljanim bojama i slikanja u tehnici kolaža. Uloga roditelja, baka i djedova u predškolskom odgoju nije zanemariva. Veoma je bitno potražiti razloge za takvo stanje i izvoditi aktivnosti kako bi se pridonijelo porastu kvalitetnog izvođenja likovnih aktivnosti u vrtiću. Ključne riječi: baka i djed; likovno izražavanje; predškolski odgoj; prvi razred osnovne škole.
Elevated basal cytosolic calcium of endothelial cells influences the post-surgical outcome in diabetic CTS
Authors: Bin-Jaliah IM , Shariff MEA , Nayar PS , Chandramoorthy HC 
Published: December 2016

Background
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-induced neuropathy and ischemia-reperfusion post-surgery prolong carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) pathology, but the effect of T2DM on the prognostic outcome of carpal tunnel (CT) release surgery needs to be investigated.

Materials and methods
A total of 64 individuals with CTS underwent CT release surgery. HbA1c levels identified their diabetic status. The individual prognostic outcomes were measured by nerve conduction velocity (NCV), amplitude, and latency. Measurement of [Ca2+]c and reactive oxygen species (ROS) from isolated endothelial cells (ECs) revealed the oxidative burden of the normal and diabetic CTS phenotypes.

Results
CTS individuals with HbA1c > 7 showed decreased NCV (≈22 m/s) and amplitude (≈4.2 mV) with increased latency (≈6 ms), compared to groups with HbA1c ≤ 7. Further to CT release surgery, the reversal of the nerve conduction to normalcy was greatly influenced by the diabetic profile of the individuals. Our results showed elevated basal [Ca2+]c and corresponding high cytosolic ROS in the ECs isolated from individuals with HbA1c > 7 compared to the diabetic and healthy control groups.

Conclusion
The individuals with diabetic index showed suboptimal neuronal performance pre- and post-CT release surgery. Oxidative stress mediated by high [Ca2+]c and ROS of ECs dissipates to adjoining cells worsening the pathology of the untreated CTS.
The role of hydrogen sulfide in homocysteine-induced cardiodynamic effects and oxidative stress markers in the isolated rat heart
Authors: Stojanovic M , Zivkovic V , Srejovic I , Jakovljevic V , Jeremic N , Djuric D 
Published: December 2016

This study aimed to assess the role of H2S in homocysteine-induced cardiodynamic effects in the isolated rat heart. The hearts were retrogradely perfused according to the Langendorff technique. The maximum and minimum rates of pressure in the left ventricle (dp/dt max, dp/dt min), systolic and diastolic left ventricular pressures (SLVP, DLVP), heart rate (HR), and coronary flow (CF) were measured. A spectrophotometrical method was used to measure the following oxidative stress markers: index of lipid peroxidation (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS), nitrite level (NO2−), superoxide anion radicals (O2•−), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentrations. The administration of 10 µmol/l DL-homocysteine (DL-Hcy) alone decreased dp/dt max, SLVP, and CF but did not change any oxidative stress parameters. The administration of 10 µmol/l DL-propargylglycine (DL-PAG) decreased all cardiodynamic parameters and increased the concentration of O2•−. The co-administration of DL-Hcy and DL-PAG induced a significant decrease in all estimated cardiodynamic parameters and decreased the concentration of NO2− and O2•− but increased the levels of TBARS and H2O2. Homocysteine shows a lower pro-oxidative effect in the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which indicates a potential anti-oxidative capacity of H2S.
Redox regulation of mitochondrial functional activity by quinones
Authors: Krylova NG , Kulahava TA , Cheschevik VT , Dremza IK , Semenkova GN , Zavodnik IB 
Published: December 2016

Quinones are among the rare compounds successfully used as therapeutic agents to correct mitochondrial diseases and as specific regulators of mitochondrial function within cells. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the redox-dependent effects of quinones on mitochondrial function. The functional parameters [respiratory activity, membrane potential, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation] of isolated rat liver mitochondria and mitochondria in intact cells were measured in the presence of eight exogenously applied quinones that differ in lipophilicity and one-electron reduction potential. The quinones affected the respiratory parameters of mitochondria, and dissipated the mitochondrial membrane potential as well as influenced (either decreased or enhanced) ROS generation, and restored the electron flow during electron transport chain inhibition. The stimulation of ROS production by juglone and 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone was accompanied by a decrease in the acceptor control and respiration control ratios, dissipation of the mitochondrial membrane potential and induction of the reverse electron flow under succinate oxidation in isolated mitochondria. Menadione and 2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, which decreased the mitochondrial ROS generation, did not affect the mitochondrial potential and, vice versa, were capable of restoring electron transport during Complex I inhibition. In intact C6 cells, all the quinones, except for coenzyme Q10, decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential. Juglone, 1,4-benzoquinone, and menadione showed the most pronounced effects. These findings indicate that quinones with the reduction potential values E1/2 in the range from −99 to −260 mV were effective redox regulators of mitochondrial electron transport.
GENE TRANSFER ON Betta imbellis THROUGH TRANSFECTION METHOD WITH DIFFERENT DNA CONCENTRATION
Authors: Kusrini Eni , Alimuddin Alimuddin , Zairin Mohammad , Sulistyowati Dinar Tri 
Published: December 2016

Big size betta (Giant) have a high economic value compared to normal size betta, and over expression of growth hormone gene can produce giant fish. As an initial step of giant transgenic betta productions, this study was conducted in order to obtain DNA plasmid concentration which provide higher hatching and survival rate of betta larvae. Construction of PhGH pCcBA gene contains growth hormone gene of Siamese catfish (PhGH) and it is controlled by the CCBA promoter. Betta imbellis broodstocks were spawned naturally, and embryos were collected 1-2 minutes after spawning time. One hundred embryos were dipped in 2 mL of transfectan X-treme gene which containp CcBA-PhGH construction genes (50 µg/mL), on room temperature for about 30 minutes. Treatments on this study were different transfectant : DNA plasmid ratiosnamely:A (0,75 µL: 0,25 µL); B (0,75 µL : 0,50 µL); C (0,75 µL: 0,75 µL), D as Control 1(without transfectant, 0,25 µL DNA); E.as Control 2(0,75 µL transfectant, without DNA), and Fas control 3 (without transfectant and without DNA). Every treatments was repeated three times. Transfection embryos were hatched on a container (1L Volume). Study results showed that hatching rate and larvae survival rate (4 days after hatching) on treatment A were the same with the control, but slightly higher than B and C treatments. PCR analysis with DNA template showing that PhGH gene were found on embryos and larvae (pooled sample) of treatment A, B and C. Furthermore, RT-PCR analysis showing the existence of mRNA PhGH expression on embryos and larvae (pooled sample). Therefore, embryo transfection with transfectant ratio 0,75 µL and DNA 0,25 µLshowing the best results.
EFFICACY OF GP-11 KHV DNA VACCINE IN Cyprinus carpio koi
Authors: Chairunnisa Sekar Ayu , Nuryati Sri , Alimuddin Alimuddin , Murtini Sri , Santika Ayi , Yanti Dwi Hany 
Published: December 2016

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) is one of the major pathogen for koi and common carp which cause high mortality and economic losses for the farmer. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of glycoprotein-11 (GP-11) KHV DNA vaccine and compared to GP-25 KHV DNA vaccine. The vaccine in the form of naked DNA plasmidwas delivered by intramuscularly injection to the 3-month-old koi. The fish were divided into six groups, i.e. unvaccinated group (negative control C- and positive control C+), and vaccinated group (2.5 μg/100 μl of GP-11 (group 1), 7.5 μg/100 μl of GP-11 (group 2), 12.5 μg/100 μl of GP-11 (group 3), and 12.5 μg/100 μl of GP-25 (group 4)). At day 42 post vaccination, all fish of each groups were challenged by injecting KHV titre 10-3 FID50. Number of dead fish was counted everyday after the challenge until 30 days. The results showed that vaccinated fish were had survival rate of 83.33-93.33% (group 2, 3 and 4). It’s show that GP-11 KHV DNA vaccine has high efficacy. As conclusion, GP-11 DNA vaccine could be an alternative DNA vaccine for preventing KHV infection.
A Logística Reversa de Embalagens Vazias de Agrotóxicos junto a produtores rurais do Interior do Estado de São Paulo
Authors: Marques Maurício Dias , Vieira Silvia Cristina , Braga Junior Sérgio Silva 
Published: December 2016

O artigo objetiva conhecer como funciona a logística reversa das embalagens vazias de agrotóxicos no interior do estado de São Paulo, mais precisamente no município de Tupã e circunvizinhanças. Tratou-se de entender o funcionamento prático dessa logística reversa diante das determinações da legislação vigente, identificando-se a responsabilidade imposta pela legislação para os produtores rurais como primeiro elo da cadeia logística, e verificando-se o comportamento dos mesmos ante a conscientização da preservação do meio ambiente. Foi adotada metodologia qualitativa, numa pesquisa de campo, com objetivo exploratório, que revelou que nem sempre e em todos os lugares o que consta da legislação é cumprido, uma vez que não há incentivo à chamada à responsabilidade nem fiscalização efetiva por parte do Poder Público. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Logística Reversa. Embalagens Vazias de Agrotóxicos. Legislação.
Parâmetros de infiltrabilidade em solo urbano para modelo chuva-vazão
Authors: Silva Junior Marcos Antonio Barbosa da , Silva Simone Rosa da , Soares Willames de Albuquerque 
Published: December 2016

O presente trabalho consiste na obtenção dos parâmetros de infiltrabilidade em solo urbano, numa área da cidade do Recife (PE) com ocorrência de alagamentos, a partir da realização de ensaios com infiltrômetro a simples anel. A equação resultante da curva de infiltração foi ajustada ao modelo de infiltração de Horton, definindo-se os parâmetros de taxas máxima e mínima de infiltração, e constante de decaimento. Verificou-se que os parâmetros obtidos, quando utilizados em um modelo chuva-vazão, representaram bem as condições do balanço hídrico local, resultando num escoamento superficial (runnof) muito próximo dos padrões atuais de uso e ocupação do solo da cidade. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Infiltração. Solo urbano. Modelo chuva-vazão. Parameters of infiltration rates in urban soil for rain-flow modelABSTRACT:The present work consists in obtaining the parameters of infiltration rates in urban soil, in an area in the city of Recife (PE) with occurrence of floods, from the performance of the tests with a simple ring infiltrometer. The resulting equation of the infiltration curve was adjusted to the Horton infiltration model, defining the parameters of maximum and minimum rates of infiltration, and decay constant. It was found that the parameters obtained, when used in a rain-flow model, represented well the conditions of the local water balance, resulting in a superficial flow (runoff) very similar to the city's current urbanistic patterns. KEYWORDS: Infiltration. Urban soil. Rain-flow model. Parámetros de velocidad de infiltración en el suelo urbano para el modelo lluvia-escorrentíaRESUMEN:Este trabajo consiste en conseguir los parámetros de velocidad de infiltración en el suelo urbano en una zona de Recife (PE) con la ocurrencia de inundaciones , a partir de los ensayos en simple anillo infiltrómetros . La curva de infiltración ecuación resultante se ajustó Horton modelo de infiltración, los parámetros que definen los tipos mínimos de la infiltración y la constante de desintegración y máximo. Se encontró que los parámetros obtenidos cuando se utiliza en un modelo lluvia- escorrentía y representado condiciones de equilibrio hídrico de la zona, lo que resulta en la escorrentía (runnof) muy cerca de los patrones actuales de uso y ocupación del suelo de la ciudad . PALABRAS CLAVE: La infiltración. Suelo urbano. Modelo de lluvia- escorrentía.
Comisiones de la Verdad en América Latina. La Ilusión de un Nuevo Porvenir
Authors: Díaz Pérez Ivonne Leadith , Molina Valencia Nelson 
Published: December 2016

Este es un artículo de revisión teórica, que presenta la implementación del derecho a la verdad a través de la creación de las Comisiones de la Verdad (CV) en América Latina, surgidas como producto de acuerdos de paz o procesos transicionales. Las CV recibieron el encargo de investigar violaciones de los Derechos Humanos (DD.HH) y las infracciones cometidas al Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH) por dictaduras militares, regímenes autoritarios o conflictos armados internos. La revisión evidencia que además de los temas por los que se constituyen las Comisiones, éstas funcionan gracias a ocho condiciones: una duración específica, temas específicos, legitimidad, metodologías de trabajo concretas, medios de divulgación de resultados, atención a los procesos de Desarme-Desmovilización-Reintegración (DDR), y promoción de estrategias de reparación. La existencia de las CV si bien transforma los conflictos que atiende no alcanza como estrategia a la promoción integral de la convivencia.
Upper aero digestive tract cancers: epidemiological and histopathological aspects in Togo
Authors: Foma Winga , Amana Bathokedeou , Pegbessou Essobozou , Bissa Haréfétéguéna , Adam Saliou , Dolou Warou , Darré Tchin , Boko Essohanam , Kpemissi Eyawèlohn 
Published: December 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">The objective of the study was to describe the epidemiological and histopathological aspects of cancer of the upper aero digestive tract (UAT) in a reference service in Togo</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">It was a retrospective study about UAT cancers diagnosed in the ENT and maxillofacial surgery department of Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital of Lomé in Togo from 1st January 2005 to 31 December 2014, or a period of 10 years</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">The UAT cancers represented 0.3% of consultations and 64.8% of head and neck cancers. The average age of patients was 51.3 years (± 16.5) with extremes of 3 months and 86 years. The sex ratio was 1.77. Chronic smoking was found in 26.4% of patients with 1.6% of women; that of chronic alcoholism among 43.8% of which 7.7% of women and the simultaneous alcoolotabagisme in 20.9% of patients. The UAT cancers were dominated by cancers of the oral cavity (36.2%) with particularly a female predominance (53.2%), followed by the oropharynx (18.5%) and the larynx (18.1%). The squamous cell carcinoma was predominant in UAT cancers (83.5%) followed by non-Hodgkin lymphoma (8.9%) and adenocarcinoma (2.7%)</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">UAT cancers are the largest contingent of head and neck cancers in Togo. They occur most often in men from the fifties but there are a high proportion of women. Histology is dominated by squamous cell carcinoma</span><span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>
Study of etiological factors in unilateral maxillary chronic sinusitis
Authors: Chandrika D. , G. S. Anantharaju 
Published: December 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Chronic rhinosinusitis is an extremely prevalent disorder which has significant effect on quality of life of affected individual. Varied symptomatology and varied etiology of unilateral chronic maxillary rhinosinusitis requires a comprehensive approach by otorhinolaryngologist. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the causative factor of unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis and to study clinical presentation of unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 50 patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis were evaluated. All were subjected to detailed clinical history, ENT examination including complete orodental examination, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, intra oral peri apical radiographs, CT scan of para nasal sinuses<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Of total of 50 patients studied, gross deviated nasal septum (DNS) is commonest cause of chronic unilateral maxillary sinusitis followed by dental infection of upper premolars<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study was carried out with an effort to find out etiology of unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis as identification of etiology will help in successful outcome of the treatment<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>