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Influence of the Botanical Origin of Honey from North Western Spain in Some Antioxidant Components
Authors: Escuredo Olga , Fernández-González María , Rodríguez-Flores María S. , Seijo-Rodríguez Ana , Seijo-Coello María C. 
Published: June 2013

Summary
Honeys were studied in order to know the relationships between their botanical origin, the total content of phenols and flavonoids, and the 2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. The principal floral resources for honeybees in the studied area were Castanea sativa, Rubus, Eucalyptus, Erica, and Cytisus.
Results showed the influence of Erica and Castanea in the phenol content, flavonoids content, and the antioxidant activity of honeys. The presence of Erica in honeys was related to the highest phenol content; so heather honeys had a mean content of 178.9 mg/100g. Honeys with high Castanea pollen content had the highest value of flavonoids (7.7 mg/100g) and a minor value of half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) (9.4 mg/ml). Eucalyptus and blackberry were the honeys with minor contents of these compounds. A stepwise linear regression was used to estimate the phenol content of honeys. The contribution of Erica and Castanea was highlighted in the obtained model (R2 = 0.61), with significant p-value (< 0.01).
Andrena Florivaga Eversmann , 1852 (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Andrenidae) - A New Bee Species of the Genus Andrena in Poland
Authors: Banaszak Józef , Motyka Ewelina , Szczepko Katarzyna 
Published: June 2013

Summary
The first record of Andrena florivaga Eversmann, 1852 is reported from Poland on the basis of specimens collected in the Kampinos National Park (Mazovian Lowland). Diagnosis, data on localities, biology, and general distribution of the species are provided. One female and five males were caught on a mowed fresh meadow and fallow fields with the use of water pan-traps (Moericke traps), during the 2003 - 2004 time period. The main morphological characteristics distinguishing Andrena florivaga from the very similar Andrena dorsalis Brullé, 1832 species and from the other species of the subgenus Lepidandrena are: in the case of females - the width of facial foveae and colouration of legs, and in the case of males - the length of the first flagellar segment, colouration of clypeus, and pubescence of gonostyles. Andrena florivaga can be found from France in the west, to Central Siberia (Baikal lake region) in the east, and Turkey in the south. Poland is the northernmost locality of the species.
Expression of Sir2, Hdac1 and Ash2 in Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera L.) Queens and Workers
Authors: Guan Cui , Zeng Zhi Jiang , Wang Zi Long , Yan Wei Yu , Pan Qi Zhong 
Published: June 2013

Summary
The queen and worker bees have the same genetic makeup. However, the queen differs dramatically from the workers in anatomy, physiology, behavior, and lifespan. Three genes (sir2, ash2, and hdac1) have been shown to be associated with histone methylation and acetylation as well as longevity in worms and flies. The relative expression level of these genes was examined in the heads of queens and workers at different developmental stages. The sir2, ash2, and hdac1 expression levels in newly emerged queens, egg-laying queens, and egg-laying workers were significantly higher than those in newly emerged workers, nurses, and foragers. We conclude that these genes are possibly “queen-like” genes.
Compact Energy Measuring System for Short Pulse Lasers
Authors: Barna A. , Földes I. B. , Gingl Z. , Mingesz R. 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
In experiments with short-pulse lasers the measurement control of the energy of the laser pulse is of crucial importance. Generally it is difficult to measure the amplitude of the pulses of short-pulse lasers using electronic devices, their response time being longer than the duration of the laser pulses. The electric response of the detector is still too fast to be directly digitized therefore a peak-hold unit can be used to allow data processing for the computer. In this paper we present a device which measures the energy of UV short (fs) pulses shot-byshot, digitizes and sends the data to the PC across an USB interface. The circuit is based on an analog peak detect and hold unit and the use of fiber optical coupling between the PC and the device provides a significant improvement to eliminate potential ground loops and to reduce conductive and radiated noise as well. The full development is open source and has been made available to download from our web page (http://www.noise.inf.u-szeged.hu/Instruments/PeakHold/).
Life After a Sports Career: the Case of Polish Ex-fencers
Authors: Kucharska Agata , Witold Kłopot Stanisław 
Published: June 2013

Abstract The present study focuses on the issue of the achievement of stability in life by former amateur fencers in the context of post-communist Polish society. The main aim of the study was an analysis of non-sport spheres of life of former fencers, such as occupation, material situation, family life, and health. The sample consisted of 51 former Polish fencers. A diagnostic survey was conducted with the use of the questionnaire technique. It was revealed that the subjects successfully achieved social stability after they retired from sports. However, since they had been amateur athletes, they had been forced to choose appropriate strategies and actions during their sports careers to ensure professional, economic, and family stability in their future lives. Those who experienced difficulties in combining the role of athlete with other social roles were most often forced to give up fencing. The former fencers observe a multidirectional impact of sports on all aspects of their lives.
Analysis of Changes in Prices of Land in the Vicinity of National Roads
Authors: Radziszewska Wioleta , Jaroszewicz Joanna 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
Over the last several years, Poland has experienced dynamic development of linear infrastructure, mainly regarding national roads. The changes are reflected in the condition of the market of land located in the vicinity of newly constructed roads. The location of a property in the vicinity of an express road junction offers more convenient access to the labour market or sales market. On the other hand, possible negative effects include increased noise and pollution, as well as spatial continuum disturbance.
The objective of the study is the analysis of the effect of national roads on the development and dynamics of changes in prices of land in their vicinity. The estimation of the dynamics of such changes permits the determination of the stage of implementation of investments involving the highest variations of property prices. The analysis was conducted based on the following criteria: class of national roads (motorway or main express road) and the size of the urban centre located on route. The study involved the application of the Geographic Information Systems technology ArcGIS ESRI, data from the register of property prices and values, and cadastre information included on websites iGeoMap and Geoportal.
Ethics of Officials in the Context of (Slovene) Good Administration
Authors: Kovač Polonca 
Published: June 2013

Abstract The author discusses various aspects of ethical conduct, referring to both individual officials and the public administration as a whole, in the sense of good governance. She underlines that the main ethical challenge for officials (seen as executors of public tasks) is to be responsive to the needs of the society in any type of activity falling within the competence of administrative bodies, such as designing new regulations and deciding on specific administrative matters. Considering the significance of public administration for the development of the society, the foundations of ethical conduct of officials are largely defined already in administrative law. The work of the officials is not mechanistic but rather involves the creation of law - although at a purely instrumental level - and is therefore responsible and ethically determined. Officials fulfil their mission as long as they act lawfully within the scope of their powers and comprehend the purpose of law, which is to protect general social benefit and public interest, together with human or legally protected rights and individual interests. Within the limits of their powers and regulations, they are called to solve life issues. Thus, they contribute to democratic and effective administration. The paper provides an analysis of selected aspects, dilemmas and practices arising at the level of individuals and the Slovene administrative system as a whole, at the intersection between work ethics, administrative law and good public administration. In terms of legal principles and ethical codes, Slovenia is considered a rather successful European country; nevertheless, in order to raise general awareness and put the officials’ ethics in practice, a more proactive approach to governance and management is needed.
Agencies in Three South Eastern European Countries: Politics, Expertise and Law
Authors: Koprić Ivan , Kovač Polonca , Musa Anamarija 
Published: June 2013

Abstract Agencies are an organisational form with regulatory, expert or executive tasks that may ensure better usage of expertise compared to traditional administrative organisations. However, there are certain unintentional effects of the agency model, which are more obvious in transitional countries. Coordination and policy coherence gaps may raise the question of political accountability, provoke robust political interventions, and undermine the level of autonomy and expertise, especially where a firm legal framework does not limit the influence of politics. Another problem is the effective legal control over agencies. Traditional, bureaucratic legal procedures of internal control and courts’ supervision in certain transition countries, like those researched in the paper (Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro), are not fully suitable and effective for agencies, opening significant room for politicisation hidden behind expertise. The recent proliferation of agencies in those countries causes many new problems of public administration and enhances old ones. Interview-based research conducted in three countries in January 2012 has the purpose to establish the main problems and issues in the functioning of agencies, especially with regard to the legal aspect of agency and politics / policy relations. Basic findings confirm the hypothesis that the agency model in those countries has not been stabilised yet. Professionalism, autonomy and expertise of the agencies are in a precarious position. The legal framework for agencies should be fine-tuned and strengthened, to ensure proper steering within the agency model.
He Who Appoints the Piper: Understanding Reasons and Implications of Agency Management “Politicisation” in Slovakia
Authors: Beblavy Miroslav , Sicakova-Beblava Emilia , Ondrusova Darina 
Published: June 2013

Summary / Abstract Discussion of politico-administrative relations as well as the research on agencies generally treats the “politicisation” of agency management as a single, “black-box” concept, according to which agency managements (and other senior civil servants) are either political or not. Our paper shows that, using a strict, but widely applied definition of what constitutes a political appointment, agency heads in Slovakia are overwhelmingly “political”, but that the implications of politicisation vary, depending on the type of politicisation. In particular, we distinguish personal nominations of the responsible minister and contrast them with party nominations based on coalition agreements. Based on a series of interviews with senior policy-makers on both sides of the politico-administrative divide, we show that the selection mechanism, incentive structure and robustness of actual accountability mechanisms differs more between these two types of politicisations than between the ministerial and formally “non-political” appointment.
Some continuous operations on pairs of cliquish functions
Authors: Grande Zbigniew , Strońska Ewa 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
The algebraic or lattice operations in the classes of cliquish or quasicontinuous functions are well known [Z. Grande: On the maximal multiplicativefamily for the class of quasicontinuous functions, Real Anal. Exchange 15 (1989-1990), 437-441, Z. Grande, L. Soltysik: Some remarks on quasicontinuousreal functions, Problemy Mat. 10 (1990), 79-86]. This also pertains to the symmetrical quasicontinuity or symmetrical cliquishness [Z. Grande: On the maximaladditive and multiplicative families for the quasicontinuities of Piotrowskiand Vallin, Real Anal. Exchange 32 (2007), 511-518]. In this article, we examine the superpositions F(f, g), where F is a continuous operation and f, g are cliquish (symmetrically cliquish) or f is continuous (f is symmetrically quasicontinuous with continuous sections) and g is quasicontinuous (symmetrically quasicontinuous).
Pathogenesis and Assessment of Renal Function in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Authors: Teneva Bilyana H. 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
In liver cirrhosis patients awaiting liver transplantation, it is prognostically equally important to assess the renal function before and after transplantation. This is evidenced by the inclusion of serum creatinine in the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score. Most of the causes of renal failure in liver cirrhosis are functional, the acute kidney damage including prerenal azotemia, acute tubular necrosis and hepatorenal syndrome. A major index of the renal function, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is determined in a specific way in patients with liver cirrhosis. Clinically, serum creatinine is considered the best indicator of kidney function, although it is rather unreliable when it comes to early assessment of renal dysfunction. Most of the patients with liver cirrhosis have several concomitant conditions, which are the reason for the false low creatinine levels, even in the presence of moderate to severe kidney damage. This also holds for the creatinine clearance and creatinine-based estimation equations for assessment of the glomerular filtration rate (the Cockroft-Gault and MDRD formulas), which overestimate the real glomerular filtration. Clearance of exogenous markers is considered a gold standard, but the methods for their determination are rather costly and hard to apply. Alternative serum markers (e.g., cystatin C) have been used, but they should be better studied in cases of liver cirrhosis assessment.
Ansätze zur Senkung der Holzerntekosten in der Schweiz
Authors: Bürgi Patric , Pauli Bernhard 
Published: June 2013

Approaches to reducing timber harvesting costs in Switzerland
For over two decades, the majority of Swiss forest enterprises have been confronted with financial losses. One of the main reasons for this is the general diminishing of revenues from timber sales since the 1980s. Moreover, Swiss forest enterprises have not managed to reduce the most important matter of expenses – the timber harvesting costs – to a similar extent. In comparison, unit costs from timber harvest in Switzerland are more than twice as high as those in the neighboring countries. This study analyzes the cause-and-effect relationships that lead to the high timber harvesting costs in Swiss forest enterprises. Building on that, possibilities of reducing these costs are proposed. The study is based on the results obtained through the Swiss Forestry Holding Network (HDN). The results have been systematically analyzed, the cause-and-effect relationships graphically depicted, and the gained knowledge has been discussed with experts. In essence, the results from the HDN suggest that the high timber harvesting costs are primarily a consequence of the structural situation of the Swiss forest enterprises. The over-proportionally high number of employees and large machinery parks allocated to each of the management areas are inevitably leading to high timber harvesting costs, and thus to suboptimal timber harvesting methods. Subsequently, this is all giving rise to an unfavorable cost situation. Furthermore, economies of scale can hardly be reached among the large numbers of relatively small forest enterprise management areas producing low usage quantities. In essence, the most important approaches to reducing the timber harvesting costs are the more frequent involvement of specialized forest services for harvesting, and measures that lead to the enlargement of the management areas. In order to reduce timber harvesting costs and by that improve operation results, a critical reflection of the current forest management strategy is unavoidable.
Treatment of Postoperative Keratoplasty Astigmatism Using Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Relaxing Incisions
Authors: Wetterstrand Olli , Holopainen Juha M. , Krootila Kari 
Published: June 2013

PURPOSE:
To investigate the effectiveness of femtosecond laser-assisted intrastromal relaxing incisions for astigmatism management and establish laser treatment parameters.

METHODS:
Sixteen eyes of 16 patients had regular astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty. All sutures had been removed and the refraction was stabilized. Paired arcuate intrastromal incisions were made 180° apart within the graft stroma with a femtosecond laser preserving the epithelium. Follow-up examinations were performed at 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months.

RESULTS:
The logMAR corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) improved from 0.50 ± 0.29 to 0.32 ± 0.23 (Snellen 20/63 to 20/40). Refractive and topographic anterior cylinders decreased from 6.8 ± 2.2 diopters (D) to 3.7 ± 1.7 D and from 9.5 ± 4.8 D to 4.4 ± 2.1 D, respectively. Stabilization of topographic cylinder was observed 1 month postoperatively. The worse the preoperative CDVA was and the higher the preoperative values for the refractive and topographic cylinders were, the higher the surgically induced changes were. Anterior side cut angles at 90° and 120° produced similar results. A bulge of incision occurred in one eye requiring compression sutures.

CONCLUSIONS:
Significant improvement in CDVA and refractive and topographic cylinders indicated a good effect of femtosecond laser-assisted intrastromal relaxing incisions in reducing astigmatism. No advantage between 90° and 120° anterior side cut angles was found. No infections were recorded and no patient expressed discomfort.

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Oncocytic Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Associated Lymphocytic Thyroiditis: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors: Mishra Aradhana , Jayalakshmi V , Chaturvedi Uma Pankaj , Chikhale Nitin P , Patel Richa D , Cherian Susan 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTThe oncocytic variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma represents an uncommon neoplasm whose clinicopathological features and biological behavior have not been adequately defined. We report a case of a 36-year-old female with oncocytic papillary thyroid carcinoma and associated lymphocytic thyroiditis. The cytological and histopathological features of this entity are being discussed along with the differential diagnosis and review of literature.How to cite this articleMishra A, Jayalakshmi V, Chaturvedi UP, Chikhale NP, Patel RD, Cherian S. Oncocytic Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Associated Lymphocytic Thyroiditis: A Case Report with Review of Literature. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):89-91.
Radioresistant Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Larynx
Authors: Sharma Vijay K , Nilakantan Ajith , Vishak S 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTSolitary extramedullary plasmacytomas (SEP) of larynx are rare tumors and are radiosensitive. However, a case of radioresistant SEP of larynx was managed by endoscopic CO2excision.How to cite this articleVishak S, Sharma VK, Nilakantan A. Radioresistant Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Larynx. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):102-104.
Predicting Obstetric Vasculopathies through Study of Diastolic Notch and other Indices of Resistance to Blood Flow in Uterine Artery
Authors: Desai Pankaj 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTObstetric vasculopathies are a set of apparently heterogeneous and poorly understood conditions. Conditions like recurrent miscarriages due to fetal demise, pre-eclampsia, IUGR, recurrent still births and accidental hemorrhage all seem to have the same underlying etiopathology. They are grouped into one large set coined as ‘Obstetric Vasculopathies’. Resistance to blood flow in the uterine arteries can be important and effective method to predict obstetric vasculopathies (except recurrent miscarriages). Resistance to this blood flow can be measured by the presence (and subsequent disappearance) of diastolic notch as well as the standard color Doppler indices namely Pulsatility Index (PI), Resistance Index (RI) and Systolic: Diastolic (S: D) ratio. In normal pregnancy almost always at 12 to 14 weeks of duration, the uterine artery shows presence of a diastolic notch. In high-risk subjects, disappearance of diastolic notch at midtrimester in uterine artery Doppler waveform analysis if used alone may not be a good screening method for obstetric vasculopathies. However, the combination of a diastolic notch and an abnormal resistance index in both uterine arteries at 20 weeks gestation is more accurate indicator in predicting severe pregnancy complications. These subjects are almost eight times more likely to develop either: Clinically significant hypertension and/or deliver prior to 32 weeks and/or have a perinatal demise and/or have an Infant with a birth weight of less than 1500 gm. Bilateral or Unilateral: Studying bilateral uterine artery seems to be more accurate that unilateral artery for prediction of obstetric vasculopathies. Prediction in I-Trimester: Disappearance of uterine artery diastolic notch in combination with other parameters seems to be a good test for prediction of obstetric vasculopathies particularly PIH and IUGR in I-Trimester. The advantage of such an early allows an early instituting of preventive measures. Notch Depth Index (NDI): It is calculated as the depth of the diastolic notch divided by the maximal diastolic velocity. The NDI value in the second trimester is associated with the later onset of pre-eclampsia, and is clinically more useful in predicting pre-eclampsia than the two conventional indices. Abnormal maternal uterine artery Doppler in association with elevated maternal serum AFP, HCG, Inhibin A or decreased PAPP-A identifies a group of subjects at greater risk of IUGR and gestational hypertension with proteinuria. Lowdose aspirin administered as early as 14 to 16 weeks of gestation to pregnant subjects at high risk of pre-eclampsia with abnormal uterine Doppler findings may reduce or modify the course of severe pre-eclampsia and may help in prevention of IUGR.How to cite this articleDesai P. Predicting Obstetric Vasculopathies through Study of Diastolic Notch and other Indices of Resistance to Blood Flow in Uterine Artery. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2013;4(1):24-30.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation after Myomectomy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Acharya Mousumi , Kamath Vandana , Aleyamma TK 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTHematological complications can complicate the postoperative period following myomectomy. Clinicians should keep such rarer possibilities in mind which will help them identify the complications correctly and manage appropriately. We managed a case of disseminated intravascular coagulation following myomectomy which was promptly diagnosed and managed.How to cite this articleKamath MS, Acharya M, Kamath V, Aleyamma TK. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation after Myomectomy: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2013;4(1):31-33.