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Single- or Double-Bundle Technique in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction — Current Concepts and Review of the Literature
Authors: Fleaca Radu , Prejbeanu Radu , Feier Andrei-Marian , Russu Octav , Todor Adrian , Predescu Vlad , Codorean Bogdan , Bățagă Tiberiu , Roman Mihai 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knee consists in its surgical reconstruction. There are several available and validated techniques, but there are still numerous questions to be answered concerning the best approach in terms of stability, functional outcome, and avoiding further damage in the knee. This paper sought to analyze the studies published in the literature comparing the outcomes of ACL restoration with single-bundle versus double-bundle techniques. The results demonstrate that even if biomechanical studies find an increased steadiness with double-bundle ACL reconstruction, there seems to be no clinical or functional benefit compared with single-bundle reconstruction.
ACL Surgical Technique — Staying Out of Trouble
Authors: Predescu Vlad , Prejbeanu Radu , Bordea Robert , Todor Adrian , Codorean Bogdan , Roman Mihai , Fleaca Radu , Russu Octav , Bățagă Tiberiu , Deleanu Bogdan 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The incidence of ACL tear and reconstruction has increased over time, and failure of ACL reconstruction is not perfectly defined among surgeons. Atraumatic failure of ACL surgery represents approximately 70% of causes, and occurs in diagnostic errors, technical errors and problems of ACL graft integrations. Regarding surgical technique, we should answer certain questions about our choice of surgery, tunnel position, graft type, graft suture, tensioning the graft, and how we deal with certain incidents or intraoperative accidents. The purpose of this article is to review the current information and trends of ACL reconstruction, and presents some tips and tricks we use in our current practice.
Christianity and Implicit Racism in the U.S.
Moral and Human Economy
Authors: Bae Bosco B. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The relationship between Christianity and racism in the United States has a long history. In an age
of ‘multiculturalism’ and ‘colour-blind’ ideology, explicit forms of racism have become less conspicuous.
Still, disparities arise across the country’s human economy, and explicit statements of egalitarianism
are incongruent with practices of discrimination in U.S. Christian churches. This article explores this
incongruence and the relationship between Christianity and implicit forms of racism. By discussing
theological individualism and the principle of ‘homophily’, the article contributes to discussions about
the relationship between the moral and human economy. Through this, a Christian morality of salvific
aspiration is translated into a morality of personal economic responsibility and duty.
Efficiency Play, Games, Competitions, Production – How to Analyze the Configurations of Sport?
Authors: Eichberg Henning 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The comparative, differential phenomenology of play and games has a critical political point. A mainstream discourse identifies – more or less – sport with play and game and describes sport as just a modernized extension of play or as a universal phenomenon that has existed since the Stone Age or the ancient Greek Olympics. This may be problematical, as there was no sport before industrial modernity. Before 1800, people were involved in a richness of play and games, competitions, festivities, and dances, which to large extent have disappeared or were marginalized, suppressed, and replaced by sport. The established rhetoric of “ancient Greek sport”, “medieval tournament sport”, etc., can be questioned.
Configurational analysis as a procedure of differential phenomenology can help in analyzing sport as a specific modern game which produces objectified results through bodily movement. This analysis casts light not only on the phenomenon of sport itself, but also on the methodological and epistemological challenge of studying play, movement, and body culture.
Identifying the Main Problems of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations: Lessons from Romania
Authors: Apostoaie Constantin-Marius , Ionce Ruxandra 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Romanian environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGO) have to deal with a lot of issues when performing their activities, related in general to their form of organization, financial capacity, unspecialized workforce, over bureaucratic administration, political parties’ unwillingness to cooperate, or mass-media’s general indifference. Moreover, most public representatives (e.g., political parties) seldom (or never) ask for the ENGOs’ opinions when designing environmental policies. Within this context, this paper aims to map the most important issues or challenges (in terms of financial capacity and with regard to the public sphere) that Romanian ENGOs have to deal with. The methodological approach is a mixed one (having a qualitative as well as a quantitative component). The study embodies a questionnaire based survey applied on 48 Romanian ENGOs. Unfortunately, the instability of financial resources still tops the Romanian ENGOs’ list of issues. Moreover, the data reaffirmed the indifference of the majority of Romania’s political parties towards protecting the environment (leaving ENGOs out of the political decision making process).
Economic and Geografical Aspects of Water Use in the Prut River Basin (The sector of the Republic of Moldova)
Authors: Petru Bacal 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this research consists in the elucidation of spatial and economic aspects of the water use in the Prut river basin. The main topics presented in this paper are: 1) the dynamics of water use; 2) spatial and branch profile of water use and its dynamics: 3) existing problems in the evaluation and monitoring of water use; 5) efficiency of the implementation of economic instruments of water management. To achieve these objectives were used traditional methods of geographical and economic research. Also, the content of the present study is focused on the methodology to elaborate the management plans of hydrographical basins and their chapters on the status of water resources and water bodies and on economic analysis of water use in the Prut river basin.
Criteria for Climate and Weather Related Risks Identification over the Republic of Moldova Territory
Authors: Nedealcov Maria 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The accelerating pace of climate change is associated to weather-climate related risks manifestations, which in recent years are becoming more intensive and more frequent. Unfortunately, we find that far at regional level there are no a basic scientific information which could highlight their specific spatio-temporal manifestation. In this context, criteria for several weather-related risks identification were quantified, the main ones being material damages, the number of casualties and victims and not the least - and the period they occur. The identified weather and climate related risks may be subject to a complex spatiotemporal analysis, having as a research tool - Geographic Information Systems.
Studies on the Implementation of GIS Model in Water Supply Systems
Authors: Lateş Iustina , Luca Mihail , Ilie Gelu , Iurist Nicoleta 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The paper presents research conducted on the optimization of urban water supply networks. One direction of optimization follows the use of GIS models for digitization on components system. The use of water supply system operation depends on the proper functioning of the structural and functional components.
In the analysis it was found that the main components of the system are the following: capture, headrace, puming stations, reservoirs, distribution networks.
Each component is made up of a multitude of sub-components with specific structural and functional character. Using GIS program it follows to specify custom properties using layers of structural and functional domains. Autocad Civil 3D, GisNet Set, ArcGis Server and Autocad Toolbase programs allowed to obtain thematic maps on specific areas of the system. The model of the study can vary from simple to complex and can be generalized to any water supply system for a specific use (urban area, villages, tourist resorts, shopping complexes etc.).
Wooden Species in the Urban Green Areas and their Role in Improving the Quality of the Environment
Authors: Stratu Anişoara , Costică Naela , Costică Mihai 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to underline the role of some wooden species in different units of green areas in Iasi municipality in improving the quality of the environment. By regular visits in the field, we have identified the wooden species frequent in different areas; based on the bibliography in the field, we underlined the ecological characteristics, the resistance to unfavourable climate factors, and the role of these species in improving the quality of the environment. Most species taken into account are resistant to extremely cold weather and to drought; are considered resistant (Acer negundo, Acer pseudoplatanus, Hibiscus syriacus, Ligustrum vulgare) or present moderate resistance (Aesculus hippocastanum, Acer platanoides, Philadelphus coronarius) to polluting elements in the atmosphere. The wooden species considered in this study have profound influence on the environment: they regulate the urban microclimate; they contribute to the concentration reduction of some atmospheric pollutants, the noise level; they improve the edaphical conditions and contribute to the soil consolidation. Some species can be used as bio-monitors of the pollution in urban areas.
Infiltration Losses Calculated for the Flash Flood in the Upper Catchment of Geru River, Galaţi County, Romania
Authors: Balan Isabela , Crenganiş Loredana , Corduneanu Flaviana , Pricop Claudiu , Popoiu Loredana Andreea 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
MIKE software created by Danish Institute of Hydraulics can be used to perform mathematical modelling of rainfall-runoff process on the hillslopes, resulting in a runoff hydrograph in the closing section of a catchment. The software includes a unitary hydrograph method - UHM in the hydrological module Rainfall - Runoff. Excess rainfall is routed to the river and transited through unit hydrograph method. The model divides the flood generating precipitation in excess rainfall (net rainfall) and losses (infiltration).
This paper analyzes data from the flash flood that occurred between the 11th and 13th of September 2013 in the upper catchment of the river Geru. The catchment chosen for study, is controlled by the hydrometric station located in the village Cudalbi. Simulations of this flash flood were performed with MIKE by DHI –UHM software, alternatively using as input data the precipitations recorded by AHSS (Automated Hydrological Sensor Station) Cudalbi and radar precipitations generated by ROFFG (Romanian Flash Flood Guidance) software system in ArcGIS module for determining the areas affected by flash floods. The Unitary Hydrograph Method - UHM from the hydrological module Rainfall – Runoff calculates excess rainfall and determines infiltration losses by four methods. For each set of input data, the four methods for calculating infiltration losses were subsequently used.
The comparison between the results highlights that the amplitude and phase errors for the maximum discharge are smaller when the model uses for simulation radar precipitations as input data, and calculates infiltration losses with the Proportional Loss method. This method reproduces with a better accuracy the peaks of the discharge hydrograph. The model can be used in the future to forecast a discharge hydrograph based on estimated radar precipitations in the catchment
Condyloma Latum on the Lower Lip as an Isolated Manifestation of Secondary Syphilis – a Case Report
Authors: Bjekić Milan , Ivanovski Kiro 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Oral lesions are described in all stages of syphilis, except in the latent stage. During the secondary stage of infection, oral lesions, saliva and blood of infected person are very contagious. The aim of this case report was to point to the secondary syphilis in differential diagnosis of oral diseases.
A 30-year-old homosexual man presented with a three-week history of a painless verrucous lesion on his lower lip. Physical examination revealed a hypertrophic painless papillomatous lesion on the lower lip. The lesion was partly split with peripheral fissures. There were no generalized lymphadenopathies and no evidence of systemic disease. Further examination showed no other mucous membrane or cutaneous lesions elsewhere on the body. The external genitalia were normal. The patient was HIV-negative and otherwise healthy. A review of his medical history was significant for previous well documented treatment of anal chancre, which was successfully commenced at our Institute in 2010. It also revealed a history of a single unprotected receptive oral sex with an unknown partner 3 months before the onset of lesion. The diagnosis of condyloma latum on the lower lip was considered on clinical grounds. Laboratory findings, including complete blood count and blood chemistry were within normal limits. The VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) test was positive with a titre of 1 : 128. Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay (TPHA) was positive. HIV serology was non-reactive.
The final diagnosis of solitary condyloma latum on the lower lip, as the only sign of secondary syphilis, was confirmed by positive results of routine serologic tests for syphilis. The patient was diagnosed with secondary syphilis and treated with a single intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin, 2.4 million units. The lesion regressed completely within 2 weeks. Three months later the VDRL titer had fallen to 1 : 8 and HIV serology remained negative.
Polymorphic oral manifestations in syphilis indicate that this disease should not be overlooked in the differential diagnosis of not only benign, but even malignant oral lesions.
In conclusion, as far as the world literature available to us is concerned, this would be the first report of isolated solitary condyloma latum on the oral lip that, in the absence of any other clinical signs or symptoms of the disease, led to the diagnosis of secondary syphilis.
Changes in Properties of Auditory Nerve Synapses following Conductive Hearing Loss
Authors: Zhuang Xiaowen , Sun Wei , Xu-Friedman Matthew A. 
Published: December 2016

Auditory activity plays an important role in the development of the auditory system. Decreased activity can result from conductive hearing loss (CHL) associated with otitis media, which may lead to long-term perceptual deficits. The effects of CHL have been mainly studied at later stages of the auditory pathway, but early stages remain less examined. However, changes in early stages could be important because they would affect how information about sounds is conveyed to higher-order areas for further processing and localization. We examined the effects of CHL at auditory nerve synapses onto bushy cells in the mouse anteroventral cochlear nucleus following occlusion of the ear canal. These synapses, called endbulbs of Held, normally show strong depression in voltage-clamp recordings in brain slices. After 1 week of CHL, endbulbs showed even greater depression, reflecting higher release probability. We observed no differences in quantal size between control and occluded mice. We confirmed these observations using mean-variance analysis and the integration method, which also revealed that the number of release sites decreased after occlusion. Consistent with this, synaptic puncta immunopositive for VGLUT1 decreased in area after occlusion. The level of depression and number of release sites both showed recovery after returning to normal conditions. Finally, bushy cells fired fewer action potentials in response to evoked synaptic activity after occlusion, likely because of increased depression and decreased input resistance. These effects appear to reflect a homeostatic, adaptive response of auditory nerve synapses to reduced activity. These effects may have important implications for perceptual changes following CHL.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTNormal hearing is important to everyday life, but abnormal auditory experience during development can lead to processing disorders. For example, otitis media reduces sound to the ear, which can cause long-lasting deficits in language skills and verbal production, but the location of the problem is unknown. Here, we show that occluding the ear causes synapses at the very first stage of the auditory pathway to modify their properties, by decreasing in size and increasing the likelihood of releasing neurotransmitter. This causes synapses to deplete faster, which reduces fidelity at central targets of the auditory nerve, which could affect perception. Temporary hearing loss could cause similar changes at later stages of the auditory pathway, which could contribute to disorders in behavior.
An atlas of human kinase regulation
Authors: Ochoa David , Jonikas Mindaugas , Lawrence Robert T , El Debs Bachir , Selkrig Joel , Typas Athanasios , Villén Judit , Santos Silvia DM , Beltrao Pedro 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe coordinated regulation of protein kinases is a rapid mechanism that integrates diverse cues and swiftly determines appropriate cellular responses. However, our understanding of cellular decision‐making has been limited by the small number of simultaneously monitored phospho‐regulatory events. Here, we have estimated changes in activity in 215 human kinases in 399 conditions derived from a large compilation of phosphopeptide quantifications. This atlas identifies commonly regulated kinases as those that are central in the signaling network and defines the logic relationships between kinase pairs. Co‐regulation along the conditions predicts kinase–complex and kinase–substrate associations. Additionally, the kinase regulation profile acts as a molecular fingerprint to identify related and opposing signaling states. Using this atlas, we identified essential mediators of stem cell differentiation, modulators of Salmonella infection, and new targets of AKT1. This provides a global view of human phosphorylation‐based signaling and the necessary context to better understand kinase‐driven decision‐making.
Las implicaciones del imaginario dominante “Barrios del Sur” en la producción del espacio urbano
Authors: Villalobos Vega Roberto 
Published: December 2016

ResumenLa ciudad y lo que se entiende como su realidad, es una dinámica de producción territorial compleja e infinita que se teje recíprocamente entre su dimensión imaginaria (memoria, ideas, sentidos, emociones, etc.), su dimensión empírica (edificaciones, infraestructura, acontecimientos), y la manera en que sus ciudadanos, tanto la sociedad civil como quienes ostentan el poder, amalgaman las distintas variables que la componen para simbolizarla y construirla constantemente (dimensión social). Ante esta premisa, el presente artículo esboza, como problemática urbana, la construcción mediática del territorio, desde el fenómeno de las representaciones de los “Barrios del Sur”, un imaginario dominante que se designa bajo generalizaciones negativas del territorio sur del casco central de la ciudad de San José, Costa Rica (Distrito Hospital y Catedral); y su profundo impacto en la producción de la ciudad a nivel de organización territorial (ubicación de miedos y culpas en la urbe), planificación, diseño e inversión urbana, y vivencia socio-espacial del entorno designado. AbstractThe city and what is understood as its reality, is a complex and endless dynamic of territorial production between its imaginary dimension (memory, ideas, senses, emotions, etc.), empirical dimension (buildings, infrastructure, events), and how its citizens, civil society and those in power, amalgamate the different variables that compose it to symbolize and constantly build it (social dimension). Given this premise, this article outlines the media construction of the territory from the phenomenon of social representations “Barrios del Sur” as an urban issue, a dominant imaginary that designates the south part of Casco Central (Central Town: mainly Hospital and Catedral districts), in San José, Costa Rica, under negative assumptions and generalizations; and its profound impact on the city production in terms of territorial organization (location of fears and guilts in the city), urban planning, design, investment, and life.
Publicaciones
Authors: UCR REVISTARQUIS 
Published: December 2016

La sección de Publicaciones hace referencia a proyectos de diseño, investigaciones, publicaciones de libros, revistas, sitios relacionados con la arquitectura, urbanismo, enlaces virtuales con asociaciones nacionales e internacionales y Trabajos Finales de Graduación (TFG) de la Escuela de Arquitectura de la UCR, tanto de Grado (G) como de Posgrado (PG). Estos TFG vienen publicándose desde el primer número de REVISTARQUIS con una numeración secuencial asociada a la biblioteca de la escuela.
Comprensión lectora, variables cognitivas y prácticas de lectura en escolares cubanos
Authors: González Hernández Klency , Arango Rodríguez Laura , Blasco Fanego Neisbet , Quintana Arteaga Kesia 
Published: December 2016

La investigación pretende determinar la contribución de variables cognitivas (cociente intelectual, fluidez, vocabulario) y prácticas de lectura, al desempeño en comprensión lectora en escolares cubanos de 6to grado. Participaron 72 estudiantes, 34 niñas y 38 varones, con edad promedio de 11 años y residentes de los municipios Plaza de la Revolución, Diez de Octubre y Guanabacoa. Se emplea una metodología mixta. Se aplicaron 4 test de forma individual para evaluar cociente intelectual, fluidez, vocabulario y comprensión. Se utilizaron la entrevista y observación para obtener información sobre las prácticas de lectura. Los resultados muestran que la 57 estudiantes (para un 79%) no presentan dificultades de comprensión. El cociente intelectual, la fluidez lectora y el vocabulario tienen un impacto en la comprensión de textos, lo que significa que un desempeño elevado en estas variables tributa a un mejor rendimiento lectocomprensivo. Las prácticas de lectura de los estudiantes también impactan la forma de comprender los textos.