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Officia oratoris oder partes orationis? Welches sind die Grundlagen von J. S. Bachs musikalisch-rhetorischem Komponieren für Instrumente?
Authors: Peters Manfred 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This paper investigates the connection between the theory of musical rhetoric and Bach’s composing. The starting point is a text by Johann Abraham Birnbaum. He reports that Bach’s compositions and »Rednerkunst« (»rhetoric«) use identical »Theile« (»parts«). And he reports that Bach was not only very familiar with rhetoric but that he also employed it in his compositions. Because Birnbaum does not compare compositions with speech but rather with rhetoric, his statements have been interpreted in different ways. Arnold Schmitz connects the »Theile« (»parts«) to the four steps (officia oratoris) which an orator must follow when preparing and giving a speech. Elmar Budde, however, connects the »Theile« (»parts«) to the six parts of the dispositio (partes orationis). This paper concludes that for Bach only the six »Theile« (»parts«) of the dispositio are relevant. This conclusion is confirmed by an analysis of the Contrapunctus 2 from the Kunst der Fuge.
Cortical Spreading Depression Promotes Persistent Mechanical Sensitization of Intracranial Meningeal Afferents: Implications for the Intracranial Mechanosensitivity of Migraine
Authors: Zhao Jun , Levy Dan 
Published: December 2016

AbstractMigraine is one of the most common and disabling diseases in the world. A major feature of migraine headache is its aggravation by maneuvers that momentarily increase intracranial pressure. A key hypothesis implicates mechanical sensitization of trigeminal afferents that innervate the intracranial meninges in mediating this feature of migraine. However, whether such pain-related neural response actually develops under endogenous conditions that are linked specifically to migraine remains to be established. Single-unit recordings in the trigeminal ganglion of anesthetized male rats were combined with quantitative mechanical stimulation of the cranial dura mater to determine whether cortical spreading depression (CSD), an endogenous migraine-triggering event, affects the mechanosensitivity of meningeal afferents. CSD gave rise to an almost threefold increase in the magnitude of the responses to mechanical stimuli in 17 of 23 of the afferents tested. CSD-evoked meningeal afferent mechanosensitization occurred with a delay of 23.1 ± 2.2 min and lasted 64.1 ± 6.8 min in recording sessions that lasted for 90 min and for 177.5 ± 22.1 min in recording sessions that were extended for 240 min. Some of the sensitized afferents also developed a shorter-lasting increase in their ongoing discharge rate that was not correlated with the increase in their mechanosensitivity, suggesting that CSD-evoked meningeal afferent sensitization and increase in ongoing activity are independent phenomena. These novel findings support the notion that mechanical sensitization of meningeal afferents serves as a key nociceptive process that underlies the worsening of migraine headache during conditions that momentarily increase intracranial pressure.
Selectivity in Postencoding Connectivity with High-Level Visual Cortex Is Associated with Reward-Motivated Memory
Authors: Murty Vishnu P. , Tompary Alexa , Adcock R. Alison , Davachi Lila 
Published: December 2016

Reward motivation has been demonstrated to enhance declarative memory by facilitating systems-level consolidation. Although high-reward information is often intermixed with lower reward information during an experience, memory for high value information is prioritized. How is this selectivity achieved? One possibility is that postencoding consolidation processes bias memory strengthening to those representations associated with higher reward. To test this hypothesis, we investigated the influence of differential reward motivation on the selectivity of postencoding markers of systems-level memory consolidation. Human participants encoded intermixed, trial-unique memoranda that were associated with either high or low-value during fMRI acquisition. Encoding was interleaved with periods of rest, allowing us to investigate experience-dependent changes in connectivity as they related to later memory. Behaviorally, we found that reward motivation enhanced 24 h associative memory. Analysis of patterns of postencoding connectivity showed that, even though learning trials were intermixed, there was significantly greater connectivity with regions of high-level, category-selective visual cortex associated with high-reward trials. Specifically, increased connectivity of category-selective visual cortex with both the VTA and the anterior hippocampus predicted associative memory for high- but not low-reward memories. Critically, these results were independent of encoding-related connectivity and univariate activity measures. Thus, these findings support a model by which the selective stabilization of memories for salient events is supported by postencoding interactions with sensory cortex associated with reward.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTReward motivation is thought to promote memory by supporting memory consolidation. Yet, little is known as to how brain selects relevant information for subsequent consolidation based on reward. We show that experience-dependent changes in connectivity of both the anterior hippocampus and the VTA with high-level visual cortex selectively predicts memory for high-reward memoranda at a 24 h delay. These findings provide evidence for a novel mechanism guiding the consolidation of memories for valuable events, namely, postencoding interactions between neural systems supporting mesolimbic dopamine activation, episodic memory, and perception.
Optimization of pulsed vacuum osmotic dehydration of the cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) using the response surface methodology
Authors: Zapata M. José Edgar , Ciro G. Gelmy Luz , Marulanda L. Paulina 
Published: December 2016

The objective of this study was to optimize mass transfer during pulsed vacuum osmotic dehydration (PVOD) of cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana L.) by means of the surface response methodology. The effects of the factors temperature (25-45°C), solids (50-70°Brix), rotation speed (60-100 rpm), pressure (50-100 mbar) and number of vacuum pulses (1-3) on osmotic dehydration, weight reduction percentage (WR), water loss percentage (WL), and solid gain percentage (SG%) were assessed. Sucrose syrup at a 5/1 syrup/fruit ratio was used for 2 h. The results provided 45°C, 70°Brix, 99.99 rpm, 98.92 mbar and 2.87 pulse vacuum, for a WR of47.52%, WL of 21.12%, and SG of 118.40% as the optimal conditions. Mathematic models were adjusted to the optimal conditions to describe the PVOD kinetics of cape gooseberries. Azuara's penetration empiric model, a phenomenological model from the solution of Fick's second law, and Peleg's empiric model were used. The latter adjusted better to the experiment data.
Growth and phenology of three Andean potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) under water stress
Authors: Rodríguez P. Loyla , Sanjuanelo C. Danny , Ñústez L. Carlos Eduardo , Moreno-Fonseca Liz Patricia 
Published: December 2016

The water-deficit stress has a negative effect on the growth and development of plants, reducing the yield of crops. This study evaluated the effect of a water deficit on the growth and phenology of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties Diacol Capiro, Pastusa Suprema and Esmeralda. Plants that were starting tuberization were subjected to a water deficit by suspension of irrigation until reaching a foliar water potential of -2.0 MPa; later the plants were re-irrigated and recovered. The water deficit decreased the flowering time in 'Diacol Capiro', the development of leaves and maturation of fruits in 'Esmeralda' and the development of leaves and formation of lateral shoots in 'Pastusa Suprema'. In the three varieties, the water deficit did not induce a significant reduction in the stem length, the number of leaves per stem and per site or the number of main stems per site. The plants demonstrated responses related to escape and evasion mechanisms during the water deficit through the adjustment of the metabolism in order to reduce the duration of the phenological stages. The duration of the biological cycle for the three varieties was 148 days, with a requirement of 1,850 GDD. There were no differences in the potential yield, probably due to the short duration of the stress period. The three varieties demonstrated plasticity when modifying the phenology in response to the drought period.
Physiological responses of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) seedlings under different water soil conditions
Authors: Rivera-Mendes Yurany Dayanna , Cuenca Juan Carlos , Romero Hernán Mauricio 
Published: December 2016

Water supply is the main yield-limiting factor of oil palm crops. A water deficit affects virtually all aspects of metabolism and plant structure, while a water excess leads to waterlogging, an abiotic stress that affects crop production because of a reduction of oxygen in the soil. To determine the effect of water stress on the physiology of oil palms (Elaeis guineensis) during the nursery stage, clones from three em-bryogenic lines of three different ortets (LE 33-7, LE 28-59 and LE 16-79) were subjected to four water conditions (moderate deficit, field capacity, partial and continuous waterlogging) for 60 days under a completely randomized split-plot design with four replications. The gas exchange, vegetative growth and nutrient content variables were evaluated. There was no interaction between the water conditions and embryogenic lines for any variable. The moderate water-deficit stress significantly reduced the stomatic conductance, photosynthesis, transpiration and growth. Under waterlogged conditions, the seedlings developed root aerenchyma and pneumatophores as adaptation mechanisms, and their gas exchange or their micronutrient reduction and assimilation processes (with the exception of copper) were not affected. However, under permanent waterlogging, the seedlings had poor growth because of higher leaf respiration rates and probably pneumatophore maintenance and imitations in the absorption and transport of macronutrients. while the plants under partial waterlogging exhibited a growth pattern similar to that observed under optimal soil moisture conditions.
Physicochemical characterization and nutritional composition analysis of pineapple guava at three different ripening stages
Authors: García-Rivera Lina María , Váquiro-Herrera Henry Alexander , Solanilla-Duque José Fernando 
Published: December 2016

Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana [O. Berg] Burret) is a fruit with export and production potential in Colombia. However, there are few reports about its composition concerning physiological behavior throughout the different ripening phases. Intending to confront this situation, a study was proposed in order to evaluate the physicochemical properties and the nutritional composition of pineapple guava fruits in three different phases of ripening, determined by the weeks elapsed after anthesis, considering it undeveloped for week 17 (W17), ripe for week 20 (W20) and overripe from week 21 (W21). Pineapple guava fruits were preliminarily characterized, they underwent a bromatological analysis and their content of vitamin A and C content was established. The results showed a significant content of crude fiber and total carbohydrates in the three evaluated phases. There was also a decrease in the neutral detergent fiber of 38% between W17 and W21. The highest level of vitamin C was reported in W17 (67.82 mg ascorbic acid/g dry sample), as well as for vitamin A (12.65 mg β-carotene/g dry sample). In a physical-chemical characterization, the existence of a particular physiological behavior is possible because of the development in size and mass of the fruit after physiological ripening. Additionally, the calcium and reducing carbohydrate content can be associated with the pulp browning phenomenon. Clearly, pineapple guava is a promising fruit thanks to its nutritional properties, according to the current consumption tendencies.
Ecophysiological aspects of fruit crops in the era of climate change. A review
Authors: Fischer Gerhard , Ramírez Fernando , Casierra-Posada Fánor 
Published: December 2016

The increased concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse effect gases has led to global warming, which has resulted in climate change, increased levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and changes in the hydrological cycle, affecting the growth, development, production and quality of fruit crops, which undoubtedly will be difficult to predict and generalize because the physiological processes of plants are multidimensional. This review outlines how the effects of high/low solar radiation, temperature, water stress from droughts, flooding and rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere affect fruit crops and their growth and physiology.
Metode Umat Wasatîyah dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Mu’tasim Hasan Muzayyanah 
Published: December 2016

<p>Interpretation’s study constantly faced with the difficulty of how to gain a thorough understanding (holistic) and avoid refractive understanding, the lack of continuity (matching) between the norms of Islam that is very noble to the reality of Muslim who are not “Islamic” what causes that to happen? Is an understanding of aspects of Islam has ceased and focus on long heritage (<em>turâth</em>) this is no longer considered to be the actual state of time, or because the understanding of Islam was viewed as a textual only, so it’s resulting in an antagonistic attitude of Muslims and puritans! This article attempts to answer these questions. </p>
Pemikiran Politik al-Shawkânî dalam Fath al-Qadîr
Authors: Hanafi Yusuf 
Published: December 2016

Muhammad b. ‘Alî Muhammad b. ‘Abd Allâh al-Shawkânî al-San‘ânî. He was born in the Hijrah in Shawkân village, Yemen on Monday 28 Dhû al-Qa‘dah 1172 H and died on Tuesday, 27 Jumâd al-Akhîr 1250 H at the age about 78 years. Al-Shawkânî grew up in the San‘a city, it is the capital of the republic of Yemen now. He study first time about religion from his father, then from renowed scholars in San‘a and its surrounding, he was known as a scolar who mastered the various branches of religious sciences. Such as <em>tafsîr</em>, <em>h</em><em>}adîth</em>, <em>fiqh</em>, <em>us</em><em>}ûl al-fiqh</em>, history, science of <em>kalâm</em>, philosophy, <em>balâghah</em>, <em>mant</em>}<em>iq</em> etc. the main issue in this article is how political thought in the book of tafsir <em>Fath</em><em> al-Qadîr</em> is the work of Shawkânî. At the end of article, the authors found that the intended political thinking in the study of <em>Fath</em><em> al-Qadîr</em> is about constitutional ideas. These ideas about the constitution is limited to the concept of leadership and deliberation, the concept of the right of citizen to obtain justice, and the concept pf the right of citizens to live association and assembly
Correlation of electroglottograph with vocal cord pathology
Authors: Chandrashekarappa Shilpa , S. Sandeep , Jain Sandeep , M. Guruswamy , Shetty Shivaram T. 
Published: December 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Vocal cord disorders are very commonly encountered in ENT Outpatient. Electroglottogram is a non-invasive method for the examination of the vocal fold vibrations. It exerts no influence at all on articulation and production of sound and is cost effective. The aim of the present study was to validate the clinical correlation of electroglottogram in patients presenting with hoarseness of voice<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 30 patients with history of hoarseness of voice and 30 normals were selected from ENT outpatient and inpatient department over a period of 2 years. All subjects underwent detailed ENT history taking, clinical examination, rigid laryngoscopy and electroglottography and results were documented<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Electroglottography waveforms of various voice disorders like vocal cord nodule, polyp, papilloma and haemangioma showed specific changes like double peak or notch in closing phase of waveform in case of mass lesion over the vocal cords and fuzzy waveform with prolonged closing time in case of vocal cord palsy. Significant difference was noted in certain electroglottographic parameters for phonated vowels /a/, /i/ and /u/ for certain vocal cord disorders<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Electroglottograph helps in diagnosing the pathology related to vocal cords, whether it is mass lesion over the vocal cords or vocal cord palsy but to differentiate in between mass lesions, clinical examination has to be done to confirm the diagnosis<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>
Journey from the Center of the Cell - the intra- and intercellular transport of mRNA
Authors: Kasprowicz-Maluski Anna , Kwiatkowski Wojciech , Starosta Alicja , Wojtaszek Przemysław 
Published: December 2016

Transport and localized translation of mRNA is crucial for the proper spatiotemporal organization of proteins within cells. Distribution of RNAs to subcellular domains has recently emerged as a major mechanism for establishing functionally distinct compartments and structures in the cells. There is an emerging evidence that active transport of mRNA involves cytoskeleton and membrane trafficking pathways both in fungi, plants and animals, suggesting that it is a common phenomenon among eukaryotes. Important highlights are that RNA-binding proteins recognize cargo mRNA and that RNPs are actively transported on cytoskeletal tracks or co-transported with membranous compartments such as the endoplasmic reticulum and endosomes. The interest of scientists has expanded over the past years in response to the discoveries that RNA can be exported from cells to play the role in intercellular communication. In this review, we will focus on the characterization RNA transport within cell and between cells and on currently proposed mechanisms for RNA targeting.
Delivering bad news by physicians – Polish reality check
Authors: Sobczak Krzysztof , Pawłowski Leszek , Pietrzykowska Małgorzata , Spolak Natalia 
Published: December 2016

Introduction. Disclosing unfavorable information is a very important moment in both diagnostic and therapeutic processes. It is also a highly stress‑inducing factor, both among patients and physicians. During our research we tried to establish how exactly bad news is communicated to patients and the amount of stress that Polish physicians are under in such situations.Material and Methods. Quantitative research was conducted in a university clinical hospital. With the use of an anonymous questionnaire, physicians (n = 100) from oncology, internal diseases, cardiac surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, and urology clinics were asked about the sources and the intensity of stress involved in BBN (Breaking Bad News). Similarly, patients (n = 378) of said clinics were asked to evaluate the relationships they had with their doctors. Results. Most (66.7%) clinicians declared they always conveyed unfavorable information to their patients fully and in detail. Exactly 50.0% admitted they were experiencing high or very high level of stress while doing so. They were mostly (56.1%) anxious about depriving their patients of hope and (38.5%) feared they were letting their patients down. 37.3% of clinicians were afraid of emotional response. Significantly fewer physicians (43%) than patients (84.6%) were of the opinion that all of the medical orders must be followed to the letter.Conclusions. Results suggest that BBN was a stressful experience for physicians. It was mostly related to the fear of disrupting the patient's well‑being. Low level of effective communication was caused by the insufficiency of BBN skills. Social and cultural aspects also played a role.
Interleukin-7 receptor Thr244Ile gene polymorphism and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Jagodzinski Pawel Piotr , Piotrowski Piotr , Olesińska Marzena 
Published: December 2016

Aim. Recently, the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R) C>T (rs6897932) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), which causes a Thr244Ile substitution in the IL-7R α‑chain, has been suggested as a risk factor for SLE.Material and Methods. Using high‑resolution melting curve analysis we studied the distribution of the IL-7R C>T polymorphism in SLE patients (n = 281) and control subjects (n = 541) in the Polish population.Results. We did not find significant differences in the distribution of the IL-7R C>T genotype and alleles between SLE patients and controls. However, in the dominant model (T/T and C/T vs C/C genotypes), we observed a protective effect of the IL-7R C>T polymorphism against the presence of neurological manifestations of SLE [OR = 0.3631 (95% CI = 0.1895–0.6954), p = 0.0017, pcorr = 0.0323] and the presence of anti‑Scl-70 antibodies (Ab) [OR = 0.3141 (95% CI = 0.1503–0.6561), p = 0.0014, pcorr = 0.0266].Conclusion. Our studies suggest that the IL-7R C>T (rs6897932) polymorphism might be involved in the neurological manifestations and the presence of anti‑Scl-70 Abs in patients with SLE.
The role of inflammation in cardiac arrhythmias pathophysiology
Authors: Budzianowski Jan Krzysztof , Korybalska Katarzyna , Bręborowicz Andrzej 
Published: December 2016

The pathophysiology of cardiac arrhythmias is highly complex. Inflammation causes electrophysiological changes that contribute to increased vulnerability of arrhythmias, a process known as electrical remodeling. There have been many biomarkers and proteins associated with pathophysiology of cardiac arrhythmias such as C‑reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor‑α, interleukin-2, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1. At present large attention is paid to the clinical studies on the inflammation in the pathogenesis of the atrial fibrillation (AF), given the limited effectiveness of the current therapeutic approaches. Understanding the main process, molecular mechanism and signaling pathways underlying the pathogenesis of the inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy (iDCM) will be essential for developing new effective therapeutic strategies.
The role of diet and antioxidants in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Dudkowiak Robert , Gryglas Anna , Poniewierka Elżbieta 
Published: December 2016

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among elderly. It is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the brain which leads to the deterioration of cognitive, behavioral and impaired daily functioning and causes the gradual loss of independence. A significant portion of risk for dementia in old age is associated with lifestyle. Three important protective factors are diet, which should be rich in antioxidants, exercise and good cardiovascular health. It is believed that Mediterranean diet has a protective effect from dementia. This diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, legumes, olive oil, whole wheat bread, fish and seafood, with reduced consumption of red meat is also protective from cardiovascular diseases and promotes a healthy long life. There were some studies on the etiology of AD which noted an important role of vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. All of them are involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, which is regarded as an independent risk factor for the development of AD, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. We also know that supplementation of vitamins C and E in the diet can be protective from AD. On the other hand we know that obesity and undernutrition can increase the risk of development of AD. As we can observe the aging of population we should remember that nutrition constitutes an interesting approach for the prevention of age‑related brain disorders.