Non-indigenous scale insects on ornamental plants in Bulgaria and China: A survey

Παρουσιάζεται μια προκαταρκτική λίστα από μη ιθαγενή κοκκοειδή είδη σε καλλωπιστικά φυτά στην Βουλγαρία και την Κίνα. Η δειγματοληψία πραγματοποιήθηκε μεταξύ Απριλίου και Νοεμβρίου, 2009, στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος “Επεκτατικά αλλόχθονα κοκκοειδή έντομα σε καλλωπιστικά φυτά στην Βουλγαρία και την Κίνα”. Τα έντομα συλλέχθηκαν από φυτώρια, πάρκα, κήπους, βοτανικές συλλογές και θερμοκήπια. Είδη από 4 οικογένειες βρέθηκαν στην Βουλγαρία. Τα περισσότερα είδη ανήκουν στην οικογένεια Diaspididae (οκτώ είδη), στην οι- κογένεια Coccidae βρέθηκαν τέσσερα είδη, στην οικογένεια Pseudococcidae δύο είδη και στην οικογένεια Margarodidae ένα είδος. Τρία είδη μη ιθαγενών κοκκοειδών εντόμων σε καλλωπι- στικά φυτά βρέθηκαν κατά τις δειγματοληψίες στην Κίνα. Τα τρία είδη ανήκουν στην οικογένεια Pseudococcidae.A preliminary list of non-indigenous scale insect species on ornamental plants in Bulgaria and China is presented. The sampling was done between April and November, 2009, in the framework of the project “Invasive scale insects on ornamental plants in Bulgaria and China”. The insects were collected in nurseries, parks, gardens, botanical collections and greenhouses. Representatives from four families have been identified in Bulgaria, the most numerous of which are the Diaspididae (eight species), Coccidae (four species), Pseudococcidae (two species) and Margarodidae (one species). Three species of non-indigenous scale insects associated with ornamental plants were collected in China, all belonging to the family Pseudococcidae. A list of alien scale insect species on ornamental plants is given, including the sampling sites, host plants on which they were found, origin and first report in both countries

Information professionals and copyright literacy: a multinational study

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from a multinational survey on copyright literacy of specialists from libraries and other cultural institutions. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is based on a multinational survey of copyright literacy competencies of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals and those who work in the cultural heritage sector (archives and museums), conducted in 13 countries, namely Bulgaria (BG), Croatia (CR), Finland (FI), France (FR), Hungary (HU), Lithuania (LT), Mexico (MX), Norway (NO), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Turkey (TR), UK and USA in the period July 2013-March 2015. An online survey instrument was developed in order to collect data from professionals regarding their familiarity with, knowledge and awareness of, and opinions on copyright-related issues. Findings: Findings of this study highlight gaps in existing knowledge of copyright, and information about the level of copyright literacy of LIS and cultural sector professionals. Also attitudes toward copyright learning content in academic education and continuing professional development training programs are investigated. Originality/value: This study aimed to address a gap in the literature by encompassing specialists from the cultural institutions in an international comparative context. The paper offers guidance for further understanding of copyright in a wider framework of digital and information literacy; and for the implementation of copyright policy, and the establishment of copyright advisor positions in cultural institutions. The recommendations support a revision of academic and continuing education programs learning curriculum and methods

The risk factors and predictive factors for anastomotic leakage after resection for colorectal cancer: reappraisal of the literature

Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication that can occur after colorectal surgery. Several risk factors for anastomotic leakage have been reported based on the findings of prospective and retrospective studies, including patient characteristics, the use of neoadjuvant therapy, the tumor location, intraoperative events, etc. However, as these risk factors affect each other, the statistical results have differed in each study. In addition, differences in surgical methods, including laparoscopy versus laparotomy or stapling anastomosis versus handsewn anastomosis, may influence the incidence of anastomotic leakage. This mini-review summarizes the results of reported papers to clarify the current evidence of risk factors for anastomotic leakage

Analysis of Surgical Risk Factors in Tailoring Digestive Anastomosis

Gastrointestinal anastomosis leakage is still the major complication following abdominal surgery. Many conditions including hypoalbuminemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypovolemia, anemia, and hypoxemia, prolonged operative time, blood loss, blood transfusions, colon cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease have been identified as significant risk factors. Despite the improved perioperative assessment, the standardization of surgical technique, and the use of innovative devices, the incidence of gastrointestinal anastomosis leakage ranges from 2 to 12 %. We performed experimental studies comparing from a biochemical point of view, and from a tensiometric one in vitro, segments of small and large bowel resected and anastomosed. In the second phase of our experimental trials, we investigated if the biochemical differences between small and large bowel were associated with differences in motility and peristalsis. In the further step, we investigated if the pericardium bovine patch wrapping ileoileal and colocolonic hand-sewn anastomosis in pigs seals the suture line and promotes anastomotic healing