183 research outputs found
In the Absence of Animacy: Superordinate Category Structure Affects Subordinate Label Verification (vol 8, e83282, 2013)
Theoretical accounts as well as behavioral studies reporting animacy effects offer inconsistent and sometimes contradictory results. A possible explanation for these inconsistencies may be inadvertent biases in the stimuli selected for test - with category-specific effects driven by characteristics of test stimuli other than animacy per se. In this study, we pit animacy against feature structure (intra-item variability), in a picture-word matching task. For unimpaired adults, regardless of whether objects were from animate (mammals; insects) or inanimate (clothes; musical instruments) superordinate categories, participants were faster to match basic level labels with objects from categories with low intra-item variability (mammals; clothes) than from categories with high intra-item variability (insects; instruments). Thus, pitting animacy against variability allowed us to clarify that observable differences in processing speed between animals and instruments are systematically driven by the intra-item variability of the superordinate categories, and not by animacy itself
Revealing the nature of central emission nebulae in the dwarf galaxy NGC 185
In this paper we present new optical observations of the galaxy NGC 185
intended to reveal the status of supernova remnants (SNRs) in this dwarf
companion of the Andromeda galaxy. Previously, it was reported that this galaxy
hosts one SNR. Our deep photometric study with the 2m telescope at Rozhen
National Astronomical Observatory using narrow-band H and [SII] filters
revealed complex structure of the interstellar medium in the center of the
galaxy. To confirm the classification and to study the kinematics of the
detected nebulae, we carried out spectroscopic observations using the SCORPIO
multi-mode spectrograph at the 6m telescope at the Special Astrophysical
Observatory of the Russian Academy of Science, both in low- and high-resolution
modes. We also searched the archival X-ray and radio data for counterparts of
the candidate SNRs identified by our optical observations. Our observations
imply the presence of one more SNR, one possible HII region previously
cataloged as part of an SNR, and the presence of an additional source of shock
ionization in one low-brightness PN. We detected enhanced [SII]/H_alpha and
[NII]/H_alpha line ratios, as well as relatively high (up to 90 km s)
expansion velocities of the two observed nebulae, motivating their
classification as SNRs (with diameters of 45 pc and 50 pc), confirmed by both
photometric and spectral observations. The estimated electron density of
emission nebulae is 30 - 200 cm. Archival XMM-Newton observations
indicate the presence of an extended, low-brightness, soft source in projection
of one of the optical SNRs, whereas the archival VLA radio image shows weak,
unresolved emission in the center of NGC 185.Comment: 15 pages, 14 figures, accepted for publication in A&
Konceptualni model kolaborativne farmaceutske prakse u zdravstvenoj i socijalnoj zaŔtiti starijih osoba
Background/Aim. In the new millennium, the focus has been increasingly shifting to optimisation by enhancing the collaborative (common, joint) practice of healthcare professionals, for the purpose of achieving effectiveness and efficiency. Pharmacists are the last link in the healthcare services providing chain. The aim of this study was to present a critical analysis of the published models of the collaborative pharmacy practice along with development of a conceptual model of collaborative pharmacy practice in the healthcare and social care for the elderly population. Methods. Using two search algorithms that were created to search articles published in English, a comprehensive search of the bibliographic databases Web of Science and PubMed was undertaken (up to June 2015). Afterwards, articles were independently assessed by two authors, against predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results. Regulations on pharmacy collaboration are present in many developed countries. However, the implementation of the collaborative practice is still not widespread. Therefore, a conceptual model of the collaborative healthcare and social care of the elderly provides an insight into a multi-layer structure that has to be established in order to achieve a functioning system of the collaborative healthcare practice. The model concluded that aspirations towards teamwork, communication and above all - the system of regulators and payers, who acknowledge a healthcare collaboration, are crucial for establishment of a collaborative healthcare practice. Conclusion. This research provides a tool in the form of a guide and check-list for decision-makers and policy-makers in order to achieve the preferred effects generated from the collaborative practice by selecting the models and activities that need to be undertaken for implementation of the collaborative healthcare and social care of the elderly that is best suited for their country.Uvod/Cilj. U cilju postizanja efektivnosti i efikasnosti, u novom milenijumu se sve viÅ”e govori o optimizaciji zdravstvene zaÅ”tite, kroz jaÄanje udružene prakse zdravstvenih profesionalaca. Farmaceuti predstavljaju poslednju kariku u lancu pružanja zdravstvene zaÅ”tite. Cilj ove studije bio je da prikaže kritiÄku analizu publikovanih modela kolaborativne farmaceutske prakse, kao i razvoj konceptualnog modela farmaceutske kolaborativne prakse u zdravstvenoj i socijalnoj zaÅ”titi starije populacije. Metode. KoristeÄi dva algoritma koja su kreirana za pretragu, pretraženi su radovi (do juna 2015. godine) iz bibliografija elektronskih baza podataka Web of Science i PubMed. Nakon pretrage, radovi su nezavisno procenjeni u odnosu na predefinisane kriterijume za ukljuÄenje i iskljuÄenje, od strane dva autora. Rezultati. Regulativa o farmaceutskoj kolaboraciji je zastupljena u mnogim razvijenim zemljama. MeÄutim, implementacija kolaborativne prakse joÅ” uvek nije Å”iroko rasprostranjena. Stoga, konceptualni model kolaborativne farmaceutske prakse u zdravstvenoj i socijalnoj zaÅ”titi starijih osoba obezbeÄuje uvid u viÅ”eslojnu strukturu koja treba biti uspostavljena kako bi se osigurao funkcionalni sistem kolaborativne zdravstvene prakse. Model zakljuÄuje da su aspiracije prema timskom radu, komunikacija i nadasve sistem regulatora i platioca koji prepoznaju zdravstvenu kolaboraciju, kljuÄni za uspostavljanje kolaborativne zdravstvene prakse. ZakljuÄak. Ovo istraživanje donosi alat u obliku vodiÄa i Äekliste za donosioce odluka i regulativa, kako bi se istim omoguÄilo da postignu preferirane efekte prikupljenih kolaborativnih praksi, kroz oznaÄavanje modela i aktivnosti koje treba preduzeti za implementaciju one kolaborativne zdravstvene i socijalne zaÅ”tite starijih osoba koji su najprimenjiviji u njihovoj zemlji
Photoactivity of Immobilized Titanium Dioxide (TiO2 ) in Lindane Degradation
Introduction and study objectives: Lindane is a generic name for Ī³-hexachlorocyclohexane, one of the isomers from the group of Hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCH) [1]. Due to its neurotoxic activity, it had a very wide application, from agricultural to non-agricultural purposes. As a result of its lipophility, lindane can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier. The reason of his neurotoxicity is that it can interact with GABAA receptors and obstruct GABA neurotransmitter signaling in nervous system. People who have been exposed to lindane for a long time can experience serious health problems, such as: poor liver function, cardiac arrhythmias, and irregular menstruation. Due to its adverse health effect, lindane is classified as a āpregnancy category Cā chemical [2]. It is also one of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) that were listed under the Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention with a specific exemption for use as a human health pharmaceutical [3]. The aim of this paper was the assessment of the immobilized titanium dioxide photocalytic properties in lindane degradation. Methodology: Spray pyrolysis method was used for a synthesis of thin titanium oxide films on the foils of the stainless steel [4]. The lindane solution was incubated with TiO2 and exposed to UV/VIS light. Aliquots were taken from the reaction mixture after 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours. Lindane was extracted according to the EPA method 505 [5], and analyzed using an Agilent 7890A gas chromatograph (GC) connected to an electron capture detector (ECD). The GC was equipped with a Thermo Scientificā¢ TraceGOLDā¢ TG-5MT capillary column (60 m Ć 0.25 mm ID Ć 0.25 Ī¼m). The temperature program used for gas chromatography was: Initial heating temperature: 50 Ā°C for 3 minutes, then heating at a rate of 30 Ā°C/min to 210 Ā°C for 20 minutes. Hydrogen with a flow rate of 60 mL/min was used as the carrier gas. Results and conclusions: Photoactivity of immobilized titanium dioxide in the degradation of lindane was measured as a percentage of lindaneās degradation compared to its initial concentration. The obtained results demonstrated that after two hours 45.32 % of lindane was degraded, while after twelve hours the percentage of degradation increased to 98.20 %. In this study we proved that the immobilized titanium dioxide can be used as a productive and fast photocatalyst for lindane photodegradation
Occupational exposure in a metal industry and ventilatory lung function
U cilju odgovora na pitanje u kojoj su meri profesionalne nokse registrovane u metalopreraÄivaÄkoj industriji (MIN) mogle uticati na stanje ventilacije pluÄa eksponiranih radnika sprovedena su ispitivanja u radnoj sredini 1 na radnicima. U radnoj sredini je izvrÅ”ena analiza tehnoloÅ”kog procesa rada, rezultata mikroklimatskih merenja, hemijskih Å”tetnosti i zapraÅ”enosti. Ispitivanje ventilacije pluÄa sprovedeno je na radnicima eksponirane grupe (129) i radnika kontrolne grupe (129). Rezultati analize radne sredine ukazuju na prisustvo sledeÄih respiratornih noksi iznad MDK: mineralne praÅ”ina (SiO2 do 10%) aerosoli i boje, toluol i vajÅ”pirit, Osim ovih noksi naÄene su i druge kao Å”to su: aceton, CO, C02, nafta, S02, FeO i ZnO, ali su njihove vrednosti ispod dozvoljenih koncentracija. Ispitivanja ventilacije pluÄa eksponiranih radnika su pokazala statistiÄki znaÄajno sniženje vrednosti ispitivanih testova kod ove grupe u odnosu na kontrolnu grupu, Å”to objaÅ”njavamo delovanjem navedenih noksi na radnom mestu.A study was carried in a metal processing industry with the aim to analyse the relationship between occupational exposure and lung functions. Measurements in the working environment showed the presence of the following respiratory noxae exceeding MAC values: mineral dust (Si02 up to 10%), aerosols, dyes, toluol and white-spirit. The concentrations of acetone, CO, CO2, oil, SO2, FeO and ZnO, which were also determined, did not exceed permissibile concentrations. Lung function tests were performed in two groups of workers- 129 exposed and 129 control ones. The test values were significantly lower in the exposed group of workers than in controls. This is explained by the effect of the occupational noxae present
The peculiarities of cross-correlation between two secondary precursors - radon and magnetic field variations, induced by stress transfer changes
A model of precursor manifestation mechanisms, stimulated by tectonic
activity and some peculiarities of observer strategy, whose main task is the
effective measurement of precursors in the spatial area of their occurrence on
the Earth's daylight, are considered. In particular, the applicability of
Dobrovolsky's approximation is analyzed, when an unperturbed medium
(characterized by the simple shear state) and the area of tectonic activity
(local inhomogeneity caused by the change only of shear modulus) are linearly
elastic, and perturbation, in particular, surface displacement is calculated as
a difference of the solutions of two independent static problems of the theory
of elasticity with the same boundary condition on the surface. Within the
framework of this approximation a formula for the spatial distribution (of
first component) of magnetic field variations caused by piezomagnetic effect in
the case of perturbed regular medium, which is in simple shear state is
derived. Cogent arguments in favor of linear dependence between the radon
spatial distribution and conditional deformation are obtained.
Changes in magnetic field strength and radon concentrations were measured
along a tectonomagnetic profile of the total length of 11 km in the
surroundings of the "Academician Vernadsky" Station on the Antarctic Peninsula
(W 64{\deg}16', S 65{\deg}15'). Results showed a positive correlation between
the annual surface radon concentration and annual changes of magnetic field
relative to a base point, and also the good coincidence with theoretical
calculation.Comment: 27 pages, 11 figures, 3 tables (a substantially revised and extended
edition; v3 -- some analysis of recent publications added
Clinical pattern of ocular toxoplasmosis treated in a referral centre in Serbia
Purpose To analyze the clinical pattern of ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) in a referral centre in Serbia. Patients and methods The medical records of consecutive patients admitted for OT to the single referral centre for uveitis in Serbia between 2006 and 2010 were retrospectively analyzed. OT was diagnosed on the basis of typical fundus lesions and positive serology for Toxoplasma. Results In a total of 457 uveitis patients, OT was the third leading cause, with 59 patients (12.9%). Most OT cases (73%) were monocular. An active primary retinal lesion was observed in 36% and recurrent OT in 64% patients. Localization of lesions was central/paracentral (44%), juxtapapillar (27%), peripheral (19%), and multifocal (10%). Other ocular manifestations of inflammation included vitritis (44%), anterior uveitis (19%), and retinal vasculitis (10%). Complications included choroidal neovascularization in two and exudative retinal detachment with cataract, glaucoma, and cystoid macular oedema in one patient each. The detection of Toxoplasma-specific IgM antibodies in a single patient indicates a low rate of OT concomitant with acute infection. After treatment, the mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) increased significantly. However, 14 (24%) patients ended up legally blind in the affected eye, of which 2 (3%) with bilateral blindness, all with a very poor BCVA (0.047 +/- 0.055) at presentation. Visual impairment and treatment outcome were both associated with central localization of lesions (P lt 0.0001 and P = 0.006, respectively). Conclusion OT is a significant cause of posterior uveitis in Serbia. Patients should be aware of the recurring nature of OT and react immediately if symptoms occur. Eye (2012) 26, 723-728; doi: 10.1038/eye.2012.20; published online 24 February 201
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