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Reviews
Authors: Coleman Philip , Delaney Paul 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
A Kind of Compass: Stories on Distance, Belinda McKeon (ed.) (2015) Dublin: Tramp Press, 246 pp., €15/£12/$14.95, ISBN-13: 978-0992817053, paperback
The Irish Short Story: Traditions and Trends, Elke D’Hoker and Stephanie Eggermont (eds) (2015) Oxford: Peter Lang, 322 pp., ISBN 978-3-0343-1753-5, paperback
The Childhood of Jesus by J. M. Coetzee: When transnational short fiction travels from utopian transcape to dystopian globalscape
Authors: Fortin-Tournès Anne-Laure 
Published: August 2016

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The Childhood of Jesus is a novella by J. M. Coetzee that poses as an allegory of Jesus’ early life, to better ponder over wider social issues pertaining to the possibility of welcoming and caring for the other. The lens used by Coetzee to apprehend his favourite topic is that of the utopian versus the dystopian nature of a community where differences have seemingly been erased and individual needs have become insignificant. Two contrapuntal discourses are woven in the text: on the one hand, the nameless country where the two main characters take refuge appears as an allegory of a benign communal society where everybody’s basic needs are provided for, and, on the other hand, the systematic smoothing out of every possible desire cannot fail to carry some ominous undertones. What the society that welcomes the main protagonists seeks to expel either pertains to bodily needs or to the exercise of a critical mind. Characteristically enough, Coetzee does not make clear whether the reader should opt for the utopian or the dystopian grid of reading his novel, which may strike us as an allegory of our own condition in an anaesthesized globalized world. The forceful impact of this short text undoubtedly lies with its own paucity of definite answers given to the reader’s interrogations, so that she is made to revisit her own ideological assumptions. This article will attempt to show that this definite lack of allegorical clarity allows for a revisiting of both the fictional and the allegorical modes in Coetzee’s novel, which paves the way for a deeper understanding of the self/other relation in a transnational context.
The ‘Wretched of the Earth’ – then and now
Authors: Majumdar Margaret A. 
Published: August 2016

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This article deals with the importance of the thinking of Frantz Fanon, as a theorist of the Algerian revolution and the wider national liberation movement worldwide. It highlights his radically different perspective on questions of race, nation and culture, founded on the basic premise of the alienation produced by colonialism and the ways in which it might be overcome, notably his notion of redemptive violence. It assesses his focus on the ‘wretched of the earth’ and the resonance that this had with many contemporary movements fighting against racism and colonial exploitation during the 1960s and 1970s. It ends with a look at his ongoing influence and continuing relevance today.
Swahili-tongued devils: Kenya’s heavy metal at the crossroads of identity
Authors: Banchs Edward 
Published: August 2016

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With an interested global audience noting the rise of rock and heavy metal throughout Africa, Internet-savvy Kenyan musicians have taken advantage of this attention by promoting their bands to audiences over the world. One aspect that separates Kenyan rock and metal musicians from their western contemporaries is the confrontation between tradition and modernity, which is a debate also being discussed in various metal communities throughout Africa. Fearful of being noted as a novelty, many acts throughout Kenya are reticent to infuse tradition into their music. As accommodating as heavy metal is to such infusions, many omit tradition out of respect for their influences, or, more so, to make a bold statement in their communities: one of rejection, and defiance of their cultural upbringing. But others feel the inclusion of musical traditions is imperative and the only way the world will ever know that African metal bands exist. Many also feel the infusion of tradition would allow for a broader interpretation of rock and metal in their own communities without ostracizing their newfound global identity as ‘rockers’, and metalheads’. From over twenty interviews conducted in the country, this article addresses these questions: Can heavy metal music be a connection to Kenyan culture for audiences both inside and outside of Africa? Is language perhaps a way into the culture of African metal musicians, and, if so, how is African language being used in Kenya’s metal communities? Furthermore, how has the cosmopolitan identity of Kenyan musicians survived the turmoil of the past and influenced their music?
Persistence and Global Attractivity for a Discretized Version of a General Model of Glucose-Insulin Interaction
Authors: Huong Dinh Cong 
Published: August 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we construct a non-standard finite difference scheme for a general model of glucose-insulin interaction. We establish some new sufficient conditions to ensure that the discretized model preserves the persistence and global attractivity of the continuous model. One of the main findings in this paper is that we derive two important propositions (Proposition 3.1 and Proposition 3.2) which are used to prove the global attractivity of the discretized model. Furthermore, when investigating the persistence and, in some cases, the global attractivity of the discretized model, the nonlinear functions f and h are not required to be differentiable. Hence, our results are more realistic because the statistical data of glucose and insulin are collected and reported in discrete time. We also present some numerical examples and their simulations to illustrate our results.
The distributions of interrecord fillings
Authors: Orlov Oleg P. , Pasynkov Nikolay Yu. 
Published: August 2016

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In a sequence of independent positive random variables with the same continuous distribution function a monotonic subsequence of record values is chosen. A corresponding sequence of record times divides the initial sequence into interrecord intervals. Let

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Mycobacterium avium Auricular Infection in an Apparent Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Vlachogianni Panagiota , Volosyraki Maria , Stefanidou Maria , Krueger-Krasagakis Sabine , Evangelou George , Haniotis Vrettos , Kofteridis Diamantis , Maraki Sofia , Krasagakis Konstantin 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Introduction: Soft tissue infections with Mycobacterium avium complex are more likely to appear in immunocompromised patients. However, they may rarely arise in non-immunosuppressed individuals.
Aim: To present the case of an ear infection with Mycobacterium avium in the absence of demonstrable immunosuppression.
Case Report: Clinical case description, blood tests, routine histology and tissue cultures.
Discussion: A female, apparent immunocompetent patient presented with a 6-month reddish, oedematous and painless lesion with fine scaling in the right ear. Histology showed numerous granulomas, composed of epithelioid histiocytes without central necrosis. Cultures grew Mycobacterium avium. An unusual accidental ear injury was the portal of microbial entry. The patient’s lesion fully regressed after a 9-month course of antibiotics.
Conclusion: Although M. avium infections are rare in immunocompetent patients, the possibility of such infections should be considered even in these subjects, when relevant clinical features and exposure to risk factors are present.
Multiplex PCR Assay for Identifi cation and Differentiation of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli Isolates
Authors: Pavlova Maria R. , Dobreva Elina G. , Ivanova Katucha I. , Asseva Galina D. , Ivanov Ivan N. , Petrov Peter K. , Velev Valeri R. , Tomova Ivelina I. , Tiholova Maida M. , Kantardjiev Todor V. 
Published: August 2016

AbstractIntroduction: Campylobacter spp. are important causative agents of gastrointestinal infections in humans. The most frequently isolated strains of this bacterial genus are Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. To date, genetic methods for bacterial identification have not been used in Bulgaria. We optimized the multiplex PSR assay to identify Campylobacter spp. and differentiate C. jejuni from C. coli in clinical isolates. We also compared this method with the routinely used biochemical methods.Aim: To identify Campylobacter spp. and discriminate C. coli from C. jejuni in clinical isolates using multiplex PCR assay.Materials and methods: Between February 2014 and January 2015 we studied 93 stool samples taken from patients with diarrheal syndrome and identified 40 species of Campylobacter spp. in them. The clinical material was cultured in microaerophilic atmosphere, the isolated strains being biochemically diff erentiated (hydrolysis of sodium hippurate for C. jejuni, and hydrolysis of indoxyl acetate for C. coli). DNA was isolated from the strains using QiaAmp MiniKit (QIAGEN, Germany). Twenty strains were tested with multiplex PCR for the presence of these genes: cadF, characteristic for Campylobacter spp., hipO for C. jejuni and asp for C. coli.Results and discussion: The biochemical tests identified 16 strains of C. jejuni, 3 strains of C. coli, and 1 strain of C. upsaliensis. After the multiplex PCR assay the capillary gel electrophoresis confirmed 16 strains of C. jejuni, 2 strains of C. coli and 2 strains of Campylobacter spp. - because of the presence of the gene cadF. C. jejuni has the gene hipO, and it is possible that this gene may not be expressed in the biochemical differentiation yielding a negative reaction as a result. In comparison, we can conclude that the genetic differentiation is a more accurate method than the biochemical tests.Conclusion: The multiplex PCR assay is a fast, accurate method for identifi cation of Campylobacter spp. which makes it quite necessary in the clinical diagnostic practice.
Minimal Invasive Approach for Lips Venous Lake Treatment by 980 nm Diode Laser with Emphasis on the Aesthetic Results. А Clinical Series
Authors: Voynov Parvan P. , Tomov Georgi T. , Mateva Nonka G. 
Published: August 2016

AbstractIntroduction: A venous lake (VL) is a vascular lesion with common occurrence in many patients, manifested as a dark blue-to-violet compressible papule, caused by dilation of venules. The main reasons for the treatment of VL are aesthetic. The haemorrhaging episodes or impairment of oral normal functions are also under considerations. Treatment of lip VL includes surgical excision, selective photocoagulation, cryotherapy, sclerotherapy and electrodessication. The high-intensity diode laser is an option. The 980 nm diode laser is selectively absorbed by haemoglobin and selectively destroys blood vessels, minimising injury to the surrounding healthy skin.Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of diode laser in the treatment of VL lesions with the accent on the postoperative defects and aesthetic results.Methods: 35 patients aged 37 to 71 were included in this study. A 980 nm diode laser was used in noncontact mode, under local anaesthesia in continuous wave (2-3W, for 20-60s). All patients received only one procedure.Results: Healing process was completed within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment with no scarring. None of the typical adverse effects were observed in the process of healing.Conclusions: Selective photocoagulation is an effective method for treatment of VL. Lower morbidity, minimal patient discomfort and satisfactory functional and aesthetic results are favourable for patients. To optimise the results and to reduce the adverse effects, basic knowledge on lasers and laser-tissue interactions is requisite.
Chronic Treatment with Opiate Agonists in Bulgaria - Assessing the Quality of Life Using SF 36 v. 2
Authors: Petrov Sava V. , Orbetzova Maria M. , Iliev Yanko T. , Boyadzhiev Doychin T. 
Published: August 2016

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Introduction: Drug addictions to psychoactive substances are disorders with a complex bio-psycho-social genesis, which are characterized with chronic relapses. Substance addiction causes multifactorial damage to the normal functioning of individuals and requires a multicenter approach for the treatment process.
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of patients undergoing chronic treatment with the opiate agonist methadone using a standardized questionnaire method in Bulgarian.
Material and methods: The study included patients aged 18 to 40 years undergoing chronic treatment with methadone for at least six months. The study included 100 subjects. Seventy-six patients were from 5 clinical programs in Bulgaria; twenty- four clinically healthy age-matched subjects with no history of drug abuse, psychiatric and somatic diseases were the control group.
Results: We found significant differences between patients and controls in all components of the survey (P<0.05). The patients had lower scores than the control group in the SF-36 in terms of all eight components and both the physical and mental component summaries of the SF-36-survey. Patients compared between the groups by dose, duration of treatment with methadone and period of heroin abuse before initiating treatment did not show significant differences. There were no significant differences between patients with and without hepatitis C virus.
Conclusions: Opiate addiction is a state associated with poor quality of life. The duration of treatment, the methadone dose, period of heroin abuse before initiating treatment and illness of hepatitis C virus does not correlate with lower results.
Determination of the Economic Effects in Intesive Production of Piglets
Authors: Mirilović Milorad , Velebit Branko , Djurić Spomenka , Vejnović Branislav , Dimitrijević Mirjana , Tajdić Nada , Rogožarski Dragan 
Published: August 2016

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Critical indicators of intensive production in hog raising are continuity of production, high level of produced series-tours, application of the most contemporary technological achievements without any turnover of capital, high merchandise turnover, and intensive usage of the reproduction potential of breeding material. Production of piglets represents one of the most essential phases in the production of pork meat. In spite of genetic factors, duration of interval wean-conception is one of the basic factors in determination of bringing forth indexes and number of piglets per litter. In order to recognize production costs of piglets completely we found nutrition costs for piglets and sows represent 61%, while other costs such as personal incomes, veterinary services, water, energy, losses, and amortization represent 39% of total costs. On the basis of cost price per feeding day of a sow and the number of piglets per litter, production costs of piglets older than 28 days with an average body weight of 7 kg were determined. Price cost per piglet after weaning, with 7 kg average body weight, and 146 days of reproduction process accounts for 21,78 EUR if there are 10 piglets in a litter. If the reproductive cycle would last exactly the same and if successful conception would be achieved 25 days after weaning, production cost per piglet would be 23,79 EUR.
Methods of Experimental Investigation of Cavitation in a Convergent - Divergent Nozzle of Rectangular Cross Section
Authors: Jablonská Jana , Kozubková Milada , Himr Daniel , Weisz Michal 
Published: August 2016

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Cavitation is a phenomenon with both positive and negative effects and with dynamic manifestations in hydraulic, food, chemical and other machinery. This article deals with the detection and dynamic behavior of cavitation clouds in water flows through a rectangular cross-section convergent-divergent nozzle. Cavitation was measured by methods applicable in engineering practice. Pressure, flow rate, noise, vibration, and amount of air dissolved in the liquid were measured and cavitation region was recorded with a high-speed camera. Evaluation of acquired images in connection with measured pressure pulsations and mechanical vibrations was performed with the use of the FFT method. In certain cases, dimensionless parameters were used to generalize the measurements. The results will be used to specify multiphase mathematical cavitation model parameters.
The Traditional in Contemporary Curricula of Preschool Education
Authors: Kopas-Vukašinović Emina , Savović Margit 
Published: August 2016

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Contemporary curricula of preschool education are the result of the improvement of pedagogical and didactic theories. They imply a technical plan with which it is possible to achieve measurable objectives of preschool education. The curriculum is also defined as a tool for quality and equal education for all. It represents a reflection of the time, society and culture in which it exists, but also a model for future society and education. Thus an important research question arises as to what extent we recognize traditional ideas about learning and the development of a preschool child in contemporary preschool programs. Are traditional ideas about educating young children unjustly neglected or do we recognize them in contemporary pedagogical theory even today, at the same time forgetting about the past and declaring them innovations? This paper deals with the starting points for the development of a curriculum. The goal of the research was to determine to what extent can the starting points for the development of preschool children, which have existed in the first preschool programs in Serbia in the late 19th century, be recognized in contemporary preschool programs. A descriptive method was applied as well as a procedure for content analysis of program documents. Research results confirm that the elements of the first preschool programs, which remain relevant until today, can be recognized in contemporary preschool programs. They are related to target orientations, principles and functions of preschool education. However, these ideas are defined as contemporary tendencies, and the fact that they existed in preschool programs that were developed a long time ago is unjustly ignored.
The Specific of Scholar Dropout in Students’ Opinion
Authors: Blândul Valentin Cosmin , Bradea Adela 
Published: August 2016

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In the present days, education has a crucial role for development of contemporary society, because, in this way, it can perpetuate itself and can transmit, from a generation to the next one, the accumulated experience about humanity and reality. Considerate as a “Key-factor” for progress, the educational process from learning institutions can provide well-prepared labour work for all domains of activity and stimulate the intellectual curiosity, adapted capacity, creativity and innovation as well. Unfortunately, not every pupil (and their family) could understand the importance of formal education for their personal / professional development and for the progress of society. But from personal, social or economical reasons, many pupils prefer to leave the school before to graduate it with diploma. In the present study, we intend to analyze the pupils’ attitude regarding to formal education in connection with teaching / learning activity, inter-personal relationship with colleagues or professors, so on and also, we try to identify some solutions for helping pupils to remain in school until they graduate with diploma. The sample was composed by 500 pupils who study in secondary level from 5 schools from Bihor county, Romania. The instrument was represented by a questionnaire composed from 37 items and the period of research was during the present academic year (2011 / 2012). The results of our study prove that, if pupils would be more involved in taking decision at their school level, or in didactic process and if they get any economic support, are increasing the chance for them to stay in educational system and be able to invest personal effort and material resources in their life development.
Adolescents Perceptions of Health Education in Secondary Schools: The Need for a Dialectical, Practical and Transcultural Proposal
Authors: Cala Verónica C. , Soriano-Ayala Encarnación , González Antonio J. 
Published: August 2016

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Health education in Spanish schools is still considered as a controversial subject, which Educational laws and programs have always faced ambiguously. This report presents adolescents’ opinion about health education in their schools. In particular, which curricular and extracurricular aspects are being developed, and which strengths and problems related to health education they identify in their educational centers. Based on the situational analysis, we make a quick diagnosis of the state in which health education stands, in order to find a starting point for the improvement. We conducted 15 depth interviews with Romanian and Spanish students in 3 teaching centers of the South of Spain. The qualitative analysis of data was carried out using Atlas Ti, version 7. The results show that participants do not consider schools as the main source of health learning, while family, peers and technologies are seen as more significant agents. In secondary schools, most of the information related to health is received through outside educational programs, and it is seen as ineffective because they are partial, merely informative and not continuous over time. The main health problems in secondary schools identified were stress and bullying, and we may consider as relevant the existence of discrimination based on origin or precedence. Furthermore, participants provide an essentialized, stereotyped and inferior vision of health in other foreign continents (Africa) and religions (Islam). Adolescents portrays a School far from health, with a traditional health education model and a biomedical conception of health. This scenario suggest a need to bring back the Perugia School approach based on developing dialectical, praxiological and transcultural methodologies and where students could get involved and participate in their own health learning.
Compliance Issues in Higher Education
Authors: Benedek Petra 
Published: August 2016

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Efficiency in the 1980’s, quality in the 1990’s, compliance in the 2010’s - private sector management techniques and mechanisms find their way to public services. This paper facilitates the understanding of how compliance management controls can improve operations and prevent or detect failure or wrongdoing. The last few years’ empirical research and benchmark studies demonstrate how organizations are confused about the use of compliance controls. In brief, better organized and integrated IT controls generally lead to better compliance all over the business.