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Permanent GNSS Observations at Agh-Ust Satellite Observatory
Authors: Kudrys Jacek 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
GPS satellite observations at the Faculty of Mining Surveying and Environmental Engineering AGH-UST are conducted since the early 90s of the last century. In 2001, efforts have been made on getting permanently functioning GPS station. At present, observatory is EPN operational center for two GNSS stations KRAW and KRA1. Moreover, KRA1 station is one of fundamental control points in polish horizontal network. The article gives the history and scope of the research carried out in the satellite observatory AGH-UST during the period 2001 - 2015.
Photogrammetry at the Warsaw University of Technology – Past and Present
Authors: Zawieska Dorota , Kurczyński Zdzisław 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The Department of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems at the Warsaw University of Technology is one of six organizational units of the Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography. The photogrammetry has been under interest of scientists in Faculty for over 90 years. The last decades has been characterized by the incredible development of photogrammetric technologies, mainly towards wide automation and popularization of derivative products for processing data acquired at satellite, aerial, and terrestrial levels. The paper presents achievements of scientists employed in Photogrammetric Research Group during last decades related to projects that were carried out in this department.
Electrophysiological Evidence for Alternative Motor Networks in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Authors: Hackius Marc , Werth Esther , Sürücü Oguzkan , Baumann Christian R. , Imbach Lukas L. 
Published: November 2016

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) show mostly unimpaired motor behavior during REM sleep, which contrasts strongly to coexistent nocturnal bradykinesia. The reason for this sudden amelioration of motor control in REM sleep is unknown, however. We set out to determine whether movements during REM sleep are processed by different motor networks than movements in the waking state. We recorded local field potentials in the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and scalp EEG (modified 10/20 montage) during sleep in humans with PD and RBD. Time-locked event-related β band oscillations were calculated during movements in REM sleep compared with movements in the waking state and during NREM sleep. Spectral analysis of STN local field potentials revealed elevated β power during REM sleep compared with NREM sleep and β power in REM sleep reached levels similar as in the waking state. Event-related analysis showed time-locked β desynchronization during WAKE movements. In contrast, we found significantly elevated β activity before and during movements in REM sleep and NREM sleep. Corticosubthalamic coherence was reduced during REM and NREM movements. We conclude that sleep-related movements are not processed by the same corticobasal ganglia network as movements in the waking state. Therefore, the well-known seemingly normal motor performance during RBD in PD patients might be generated by activating alternative motor networks for movement initiation. These findings support the hypothesis that pathological movement-inhibiting basal ganglia networks in PD patients are bypassed during sleep.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThis study provides evidence that nocturnal movements during REM sleep in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients are not processed by the same corticobasal ganglia network as movements in the waking state. This implicates the existence of an alternative motor network that does not depend directly on the availability ofl-Dopa in the basal ganglia. These findings further indicate that some PD patients are able to perform movements in the dopamine depleted state, possibly by bypassing the pathological basal ganglia network. The existence and direct activation of such alternative motor networks might finally have potential therapeutic effects for PD patients.
Muscle Fibers Secrete FGFBP1 to Slow Degeneration of Neuromuscular Synapses during Aging and Progression of ALS
Authors: Taetzsch Thomas , Tenga Milagros J. , Valdez Gregorio 
Published: November 2016

The identity of muscle secreted factors critical for the development and maintenance of neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) remains largely unknown. Here, we show that muscle fibers secrete and concentrate the fibroblast growth factor binding protein 1 (FGFBP1) at NMJs. Although FGFBP1 expression increases during development, its expression decreases before NMJ degeneration during aging and in SOD1G93Amice, a mouse model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Based on these findings, we examined the impact of deleting FGFBP1 on NMJs. In the absence of FGFBP1, NMJs exhibit structural abnormalities in developing and middle age mice. Deletion of FGFBP1 from SOD1G93Amice also accelerates NMJ degeneration and death. Based on these findings, we sought to identify the mechanism responsible for decreased FGFBP1 in stressed skeletal muscles. We show that FGFBP1 expression is inhibited by increased accumulation of the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) in skeletal muscles and at their NMJs. These findings suggest that targeting the FGFBP1 and TGF-β1 signaling axis holds promise for slowing age- and disease-related degeneration of NMJs.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is critical for all voluntary movement. Its malformation during development and degeneration in adulthood impairs motor function. Therefore, it is important to identify factors that function to maintain the structural integrity of NMJs. We show that muscle fibers secrete and concentrate the fibroblast growth factor binding protein 1 (FGFBP1) at NMJs. However, FGFBP1 expression decreases in skeletal muscles during aging and before NMJ degeneration in SOD1G93Amice, a mouse model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We show that transforming growth factor-β1 is responsible for the decreased levels of FGFBP1. Importantly, we demonstrate critical roles for FGFBP1 at NMJs in developing, aging and SOD1G93Amice.
Gut microbiota influences pathological angiogenesis in obesity‐driven choroidal neovascularization
Authors: Andriessen Elisabeth MMA , Wilson Ariel M , Mawambo Gaelle , Dejda Agnieszka , Miloudi Khalil , Sennlaub Florian , Sapieha Przemyslaw 
Published: November 2016

AbstractAge‐related macular degeneration in its neovascular form (NV AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among adults above the age of 60. Epidemiological data suggest that in men, overall abdominal obesity is the second most important environmental risk factor after smoking for progression to late‐stage NV AMD. To date, the mechanisms that underscore this observation remain ill‐defined. Given the impact of high‐fat diets on gut microbiota, we investigated whether commensal microbes influence the evolution of AMD. Using mouse models of NV AMD, microbiotal transplants, and other paradigms that modify the gut microbiome, we uncoupled weight gain from confounding factors and demonstrate that high‐fat diets exacerbate choroidal neovascularization (CNV) by altering gut microbiota. Gut dysbiosis leads to heightened intestinal permeability and chronic low‐grade inflammation characteristic of inflammaging with elevated production of IL‐6, IL‐1β, TNF‐α, and VEGF‐A that ultimately aggravate pathological angiogenesis.
Gut flora connects obesity with pathological angiogenesis in the eye
Authors: Scholz Rebecca , Langmann Thomas 
Published: November 2016

Neovascular age‐related macular degeneration (nvAMD) can cause severe vision loss among the elderly. Genetic risk factors for AMD include several variants related to the immune system and lipid metabolism. Obesity is a well‐known predisposing factor for nvAMD but how this metabolic disorder modulates angiogenesis in the posterior eye segment was largely unknown. In this issue of EMBO Molecular Medicine, Andriessen et al () show that high‐fat diet‐induced obesity causes dysbiosis in the gut that drives retinal inflammation and pathological angiogenesis in a mouse model of laser‐induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV).
Poetics of Transcendence: Stylistic Reduction as a Tool for Representation of Sacred Meanings
Authors: Brazgovskaya Elena 
Published: November 2016

The main direction of the work is connected to the representation of abstract (transcendent) objects in music and literature. The article analyses “Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten” by Arvo Pärt and some poems of Czesław Miłosz. The metaphysical dimension of reality involves forms and things, existing beyond the boundaries of empirical perception and, at first sight, beyond the descriptive practices. Abstract objects are available in intellectual experience, but culture must transform them into a symbolic form. As a rule, it is connected to the practice of art minimalism. The essence of minimalism is the reduction of number of stylistic tools and “purification” the perception from the visual / auditory images (not a mimetic use of language). For the representation of the sacred Pärt uses only mensural canon form, scale and chord. These “characters” are deprived of descriptive function, but have symbolic potential (canon as a sign of stopped time, the eternal return). The distinctive feature of the Miłoszʼs style is the pursuit to “clean” the signs (indexical and symbolic). There is the reverse side of language distillation: the rejection of the subjective position, emotional experience, the distance between the person and the object of representation.
(Re)construction of National Identity in the Lithuanian and Latvian Literary Press during the National Revival Period in the Late 20th Century
Authors: Jonkutė Viktorija 
Published: November 2016

The present article, exploring the texts from Lithuanian literary weekly ‘Literatūra ir menas’, monthly ‘Pergalė/Metai’ and Latvian ‘Literatūra un Māksla’ and ‘Karogs’ of the years 1988–1992, discusses and compares the most representative episodes of (self)reflection, the changes and continuity of national identity during the time. It is shown, how collective memory, (re)created by rituals of communicative memory, participates in the (re)construction of national identity as well as tendencies of heroisation and mythologisation, cases of deconstruction, demythologisation (Suodumas, Gavelis). It is claimed that canonical impersonate expression forms of nationality and national heroes (Lačplėsis, Rainis), i.e. general cultural universals, expressions of national ideals dominate in Latvian reflections. The pantheon of individual national heroes is more fragmented and scattered in Lithuanian reflections and participates in communicative memory more passively than in Latvian. But here self-reflection and representation of exiles as collective national heroes is much more intensive
The Influence of the Grammar­ Translation Method and the Direct Method on Students’ Results
Authors: Kącka-Stanik Iwona 
Published: November 2016

It is believed that the way teacher introduces new material is directly connected with students’ results. Due to that fact, teachers are advised to choose the method that will help the students absorb the new material efficiently and at the same time in a pleasant way. Some of the teachers tend to use the grammartranslation method and translate every word into the mother tongue. However, there are also such teachers who tend to introduce the new material with the help of direct method. They only use target languageand teach children communication.Teachers have always wondered which method is better, more attractive to students and more effective when it comes to the learners’ progress and test results. This article presents theoretical background connected with teaching children. The theoretical issues concern teaching in general, the description of two methods used while introducing the new material as well as types of techniques used in the grammar-translation and direct method.To sum up, it can be concluded that there is a connection between the method the teacher uses to introduce new material and students’ results. The results of the study explain the significance of choosing the right method. Due to that fact, the teachers are recommended to use the direct method to keep the learners interested and motivated.
Masculinity Representation in Lithuanian Interwar Press Advertising
Authors: Bankauskaitė-Sereikienė Gabija , Stravinskaitė Raminta 
Published: November 2016

The analysis of this article focuses on normative interwar masculinity images. As advertising is an integral part of modern society revealing its face, the analysis is based on press advertisements collected from interwar magazines. Hegemonic features such as: a super man, a successful careerist, the man of a family, a hedonistic and narcissistic man were analysed. The analysis is focused on verbal and non-verbal expressions. The results have shown that the image of a super man was mostly related to the body and its size, ability to do a hard work. Main details – classic suit and luxury attribute such as a car usually represented a good social status and described a man as a successful careerist. It was noted that during the interwar period hegemonic masculinity was expressed by self-confidence. It was represented by a hedonistic, level-headed man images. The construct of the patriarch of the family started to be criticized during the interwar period and was slowly replaced by a new image of a careful man and husband.
Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Preterms Resuscitated With Different Oxygen Fractions
Authors: Boronat Nuria , Aguar Marta , Rook Denise , Iriondo Martin , Brugada María , Cernada María , Nuñez Antonio , Izquierdo Montserrat , Cubells Elena , Martinez María , Parra Anna , van Goudoever Hans , Vento Máximo 
Published: November 2016

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Stabilization of preterm infants after birth frequently requires oxygen supplementation. At present the optimal initial oxygen inspiratory fraction (Fio2) for preterm stabilization after birth is still under debate. We aimed to compare neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely preterm infants at 24 months corrected age randomly assigned to be stabilized after birth with an initial Fio2 of 0.3 versus 0.6 to 0.65 in 3 academic centers from Spain and the Netherlands.METHODS:Randomized, controlled, double-blinded, multicenter, international clinical trial enrolling preterm infants &lt;32 weeks’ gestation assigned to an initial Fio2 of 0.3 (Lowox group) or 0.6 to 0.65 (Hiox group). During stabilization, arterial pulse oxygen saturation and heart rate were continuously monitored and Fio2 was individually titrated to keep infants within recommended ranges. At 24 months, blinded researchers used the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III) to assess visual acuity, neurosensory deafness, and language skills.RESULTS:A total of 253 infants were recruited and 206 (81.4%) completed follow-up. No differences in perinatal characteristics, oxidative stress, or morbidities during the neonatal period were assessed. Mortality at hospital discharge or when follow-up was completed didn’t show differences between the groups. No differences regarding Bayley-III scale scores (motor, cognitive, and language composites), neurosensorial handicaps, cerebral palsy, or language skills between groups were found.CONCLUSIONS:The use of an initial lower (0.3) or higher (0.6–0.65) Fio2 during stabilization of extremely preterm infants in the delivery room does not influence survival or neurodevelopmental outcomes at 24 months.
Role of health care professionals in preventative activities and vaccination programs during outbreaks
Authors: Balogh Sándor , Papp Renáta , Busa Csilla , Csikós Ágnes 
Published: November 2016

Purpose:
The general purpose of TELL ME study was to give an insight into the experiences of European family physicians with management of H1N1 pandemic flu.

Methods:
Qualitative research methods (focus group discussions, one-to-one interviews, and online data collection) were used to explore family doctors’ opinion and suggestions. Overall 158 family physicians took part in the study from six European countries.

Results:
Family doctors’ most important experience was that the official campaign was not able to compensate negative effects of the mass media. Due to the poor evidence-based information about new vaccines, it was difficult to convince the public and some health care professionals too. Lack of unified directives – under unclear circumstances – made the routine patient care more difficult and hampered the collaboration between different health care providers. Family physicians felt a pressure from health authorities to achieve high immunization rate, but got only a little support from them. Despite the difficulties, vaccination program was a success, mainly among high-risk population. For better handling of a future pandemic, Hungarian family physician made many general and practical suggestions.
Teknik Deteksi Virus Viral Nervous Necrosis (VNN) pada Ikan laut Menggunakan KIT IQ Plus
Authors: Aryani Ni Luh Tati , Mastantra Kadek , Supartha Nengah Gede 
Published: November 2016

Abstrak lengkap dapat dilihat pada full PDFInveksi viral nervous necrosis (VNN) disebabkan oleh virus golongan beta-nodavirus (famili Novaviridae) yang dapat menyebabkan kematian massal pada ikan kerapu dan kakap
Penapisan Bakteri yang Diisolasi dari Tambak Udang sebagai Kandidat Probiotik pada Budi daya Udang Windu, Penaeus monodon
Authors: Muliani Muliani , Nurbaya Nurbaya , Atmomarsono Muharijadi 
Published: November 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendapatkan bakteri probiotik untuk budi daya udang windu P. monodon. Penelitian meliputi beberapa tahapan yaitu (1) isolasi bakteri dari tambak udang; (2) uji daya hambat terhadap Vibrio harveyi; (3) karakterisasi secara fisiologi dan biokimia; (4) pertumbuhan bakteri pada beberapa konsentrasi NaCl; (5) pertumbuhan bakteri pada beberapa tingkat salinitas; (6) uji patogenisitas bakteri terhadap pascalarva udang windu; (7) uji tantang dengan V. harveyi dalam wadah pemeliharaan pascalarva udang windu; dan (8) analisis gen 16S-rRNA bakteri yang diisolasi dari tambak. Sedikitnya 14 isolat dari 2.228 isolat bakteri yang diisolasi dari tambak, potensial dijadikan probiotik pada budi daya udang windu. Sintasan udang windu tertinggi pada perlakuan yang menggunakan isolat BN2067. Isolat BT950 dan BT95 paling potensial menghambat pertumbuhan V. harveyi baik secara In vitro maupun In vivo. Hasil analisis gen 16Sr-RNA menunjukkan bahwa BT950 dan BT951 termasuk dalam kelompok Brevibacillus sp., sedangkan BN2067 termasuk dalam kelompok Vibrio vulnificus CMCP6 chr.This experiment was aimed for finding-out probiotic bacteria on tiger shrimp P. monodon culture. The research included several steps i.e. 1) isolation of bacteria from tiger shrimp pond; 2) inhibition test of bacteria against V. harveyi; 3) biochemical and physiological characterization; 4) growth of bacteria at different concentration of NaCl; (5) growth of bacteria at different salinities; (6) pathogenicity test of bacteria to tiger shrimp post larvae, (7) challenge test of bacteria against V. harveyi in tiger shrimp culture media; (8) 16S-rRNA gene analysis of bacteria isolated from shrimp pond. Fourteen isolates of 2,228 isolates of bacteria isolated from tiger shrimp pond were potential for probiotic bacteria on tiger shrimp culture. The highest survival rate of tiger shrimp was obtained from those treated with BN2067 isolate. The potential isolates to inhibit V. harveyi both In vivo and In vitro assay were BT950 and BT951. Based on 16S-rRNA gene analysis, BT950 and BT951 isolates are considered to be Brevibacillus laterosporus, while BN2067 is considered to be Vibrio vulnificus CMCP6 chr.
KARAKTERISTIK TANAH DI BAWAH TEGAKAN JENIS VEGETASI MANGROVE DAN KEDALAMAN TANAH BERBEDA SEBAGAI INDIKATOR BIOLOGIS UNTUK TANAH TAMBAK DI KABUPATEN MAMUJU PROVINSI SULAWESI BARAT
Authors: Mustafa Akhmad , Rachmansyah Rachmansyah , Kamariah Kamariah 
Published: November 2016

Kondisi lahan mangrove sangat ekstrem, sehingga vegetasi yang tumbuh merupakan vegetasi yang telah beradaptasi dan berevolusi dengan kondisi tersebut. Oleh karena itu, dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik tanah di bawah tegakan vegetasi mangrove dan kedalaman tanah berbeda yang dapat dijadikan indikator biologis untuk memprediksi karakteristik tanah untuk budidaya tambak. Pengukuran dan pengambilan contoh tanah dilakukan di bawah tegakan paku laut (Acrostichum aureum), bakau (Rhizophora apiculata), api-api (Avicennia alba), dan nipah (Nypa fruticans) masing-masing pada kedalaman tanah 0-0,25 m dan 0,50-0,75 m di hutan mangrove Kabupaten Mamuju Provinsi Sulawesi Barat. Kualitas tanah yang diukur langsung di lapangan adalah pHF, pHFOX, dan potensial redoks, sedangkan yang dianalisis di laboratorium adalah kandungan air, pHKCl, pHOX, SP, SKCl, SPOS, TPA, TAA, TSA, pirit, karbon organik, N-total, PO4, Fe, Al, tekstur, dan nilai n. Analisis ragam dilakukan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kualitas tanah antar vegetasi mangrove pada kedalaman yang sama, sedangkan Uji T dilakukan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kualitas tanah antar kedalaman pada vegetasi mangrove yang sama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tegakan bakau, api-api, nipah, dan paku laut yang tumbuh pada tanah sulfat masam Kabupaten Mamuju diklasifikasikan sebagai Sulfaquent dan Sulfihemits untuk kategori Kelompok Besar. pHF tanah pada vegetasi dan kedalaman tanah yang berbeda relatif sama, tetapi peubah kemasaman tanah lainnya menunjukkan bahwa tanah vegetasi paku laut memiliki potensi kemasaman yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan vegetasi lainnya. Kesuburan dan sifat fisik tanah vegetasi paku laut lebih mendukung untuk lahan budidaya tambak daripada vegetasi lainnya (bakau, api-api, nipah). Kualitas tanah pada setiap vegetasi relatif sama pada kedua kedalaman, kecuali tanah vegetasi paku laut dan api-api yang memiliki pH dan kandungan PO4 yang lebih tinggi pada kedalaman 0-0,25 m daripada kedalaman 0,50-0,75 m. Keempat vegetasi yang dikaji dapat dijadikan indikator biologis keberadaan tanah sulfat masam, tetapi vegetasi paku laut memiliki kualitas tanah yang lebih baik untuk lahan budidaya tambak. Disarankan bahwa pengambilan contoh tanah untuk analisis di laboratorium pada tanah vegetasi bakau dan nipah yang belum terganggu tidak perlu dilakukan pada kedalaman 0,50-0,75 m, kecuali untuk tujuan tertentu.
PENGARUH BERBAGAI RASIO ENERGI PROTEIN PADA PAKAN ISO PROTEIN 30% TERHADAP KINERJA PERTUMBUHAN BENIH IKAN PATIN (Pangasius hypophthalmus)
Authors: Syamsunarno Mas Bayu , Mokoginta Ing , Jusadi Dedi 
Published: November 2016

Tujuan percobaan ini adalah untuk menentukan rasio energi protein optimum yang menghasilkan pertumbuhan maksimum benih ikan patin (Pangasius hypophthalmus). Percobaan menggunakan 5 (lima) pakan iso protein dengan rasio energi protein berbeda, yaitu: 8,5; 9,0; 9,5; 10,0; dan 10,5 kkal DE/g protein. Benih patin berukuran 1,84±0,02 g ditebar secara acak ke dalam 15 akuarium (50 cm x 40 cm x 35 cm) dengan kepadatan 20 ekor per akuarium. Benih ikan patin tersebut diberi pakan uji dua kali sehari sekenyangnya (satiation) selama 40 hari. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa kandungan protein tubuh tertinggi dihasilkan oleh pakan dengan rasio energi protein 9,0 kkal DE/g protein, sedangkan lemak tubuh terendah dicapai oleh perlakuan 8,5 kkal DE/g protein. Namun, protein karkas adalah sama untuk perlakuan 8,5–9,5 kkal DE/g protein dan kandungan lemak karkas terendah dicapai oleh 8,5 kkal DE/g protein. Konsumsi pakan, retensi protein, dan pertumbuhan tertinggi dihasilkan oleh pakan dengan rasio energi protein 9,0 kkal DE/g protein (P<0,05) dan konversi pakan tidak berbeda nyata antar perlakuan (P>0,05). Oleh karena itu, kandungan optimum rasio energi protein 9,0 kkal DE/g protein memberikan pertumbuhan tertinggi pada benih ikan patin