IMAGINEA CREAŢIEI ARTIŞTILOR PLASTICI ÎN FILMUL MOLDOVENESC DE NONFICŢIUNE

Art, having in its center the human being – the creator and his work, has always been in the attention of filmmakers, imposing itself in the evolution of cinema through complex subjects inspired by all the genres of art. In 1970, at the studio „Moldova-Film” was launched the first nonfiction film dedicated to the plastic artists – „Alexandru Plămădeală” directed by Anatol Codru. Then, followed the release of several films in this category, signed by different directors: ”Obsession” (director V. Druc, 1983), „Gleb” (director V. Jereghi, 1983), ”Confession” (1985), ”Mihai Grecu. Beyond Color” – both directed by M. Chistrugă, „Mihai Beţianu” (director Igor Isac, 1992) and others. We will try to elucidate how cinematic art currently serves the arts, which generated it, supporting them and capitalizing on them through its cinematic language

Spinal intramedullary cavernomas: Personal experience reffering to six cases

Despite cavernous malformations of the CNS are pathologically similar, intramedullary cavernous malformations are very rare lesions, increasingly recognized after introduction of magnetic resonance image, generating gradual neurological decline, with severe deficits or acute loss of spinal function. We report our experience on six patients with intramedullary cavernomas defining the spectrum of presenting symptoms and signs analyzing the role of surgery as a treatment for these lesions. We present our experience with 2 cervical and 4 thoracal spinal intramedullary cavernoma from 2010 to 2014 searching history, onset of clinical manifestation, neurological status, radiological findings, operation, and clinical outcome. Among 6 patients male were 2 cases; female 4 cases; mean age was 42 years (range 25-72 years); mean duration of symptoms were 1,5 years (range 5 days and 2 years) with slowly progressive neurological decline. In two cases there was acute onset of neurological compromise. In all cases diagnosis was made on MRI and lesions were possible to be radically excised and gently extracted from the hemosiderin-stained bed inside of the spinal cord via a laminectomy and midline myelotomy with microsurgical techniques. The surgical outcome on a mean duration of follow up of 12 months were: for 4 cases - the patients neurological conditions remarkably improved 1 month later, for 2 cases no improvement were remarked. No recurrent hemorrhages were recorded. A follow-up MRI examination was made in all cases to confirm complete removal of the cavernous angioma. Spinal intramedullary cavernoma should be early recognized by MRI, can be positioned in a precarious position and generate significant neurologic deficits than cranial cavernomas. For symptomatic intramedullary cavernous malformations extended to the dorsal surface of the spinal cord, total resection with microsurgical techniques can offer good or excellent outcome, restoring neurological status and to stop chronic deterioration and acute rebleeding. To asymptomatic patients with deeper lesions which entail a higher operative risk, but also a surgically manageable cause of myelopathy a closed observation is mandatory

Effect of Heat Treatment upon Dimensional Stability and Static Bending Strength of Sessile Oak Wood

The paper presents the results of an experimentalstudy performed with sessile oak wood (Quercuspetrea L.). After drying and conditioning at 12%MC,the test pieces were heat-treated at three differenthigh temperatures (120, 130 and 140°C) for 1h, 2hand 3h. After the treatment and cooling, standardsamples for physical and mechanical tests were cut,in order to determine comparatively the density, thedimensional stability, the static bending strength andMOE of the differently treated samples.Based on the obtained results, the optimumtreatment schedule was established, namely the onewhich enables improved dimensional stability withoutaffecting significantly the wood strength. Theseresults can be applied at the manufacturing of solidwood panels with improved dimensional stabilityusing heat-treated wood lamellas

An updated view of hypothalamic-vascular-pituitary unit function and plasticity

The discoveries of novel functional adaptations of the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland for physiological regulation have transformed our understanding of their interaction. The activity of a small proportion of hypothalamic neurons can control complex hormonal signalling, which is disconnected from a simple stimulus and the subsequent hormone secretion relationship and is dependent on physiological status. The interrelationship of the terminals of hypothalamic neurons and pituitary cells with the vasculature has an important role in determining the pattern of neurohormone exposure. Cells in the pituitary gland form networks with distinct organizational motifs that are related to the duration and pattern of output, and modifications of these networks occur in different physiological states, can persist after cessation of demand and result in enhanced function. Consequently, the hypothalamus and pituitary can no longer be considered as having a simple stratified relationship: with the vasculature they form a tripartite system, which must function in concert for appropriate hypothalamic regulation of physiological processes, such as reproduction. An improved understanding of the mechanisms underlying these regulatory features has implications for current and future therapies that correct defects in hypothalamic–pituitary axes. In addition, recapitulating proper network organization will be an important challenge for regenerative stem cell treatment

Dimensional Stabilization of Wood Originating from Small-diameter Trees through Heat Treatment

Small-diameter wood resulting from thinning operations is an important secondary wood resource. Compared to wood originating from mature trees of the same species, it is less stable in shape and dimension when exposed to environmental humidity changes. To reduce its hygroscopicity and valorize this secondary wood resource in solid wood panels for outdoor use, wood samples cut from mature and small-diameter spruce, black pine, lime, and beech logs were heat-treated at 180 and 200 °C for 1 to 6 h in air at atmospheric pressure. Mass loss, swelling coefficients, and anti-swelling efficiency (ASE) were established for each wood type for a comparison between species. Mature and small-diameter wood was also compared under the influence of different temperature/time combinations. The heat treatment conditions that led to a mass loss of maximum 5% in each case were: 200 °C/3.5 h (mature spruce), 200 °C/5 h (thin spruce), 200 °C/3 h (mature pine), 200°C/3.7 h (thin pine), 200 °C/3.2 h (mature lime), 200 °C/2h (thin lime), 200°C/3 h (mature beech), and 200 °C/2.7 h (thin beech). Small-diameter spruce, pine, and lime (the soft species) recorded better dimensional stabilization than the mature wood of each species (ASEvol=49.7% compared to 39.3% for spruce, 38.6% compared to 38% for pine, 52.3% compared to 44.4% for lime), while small-diameter beech behaved differently (with ASEvol=43.5% compared to 48.5 for the mature wood)

EVALUATION OF THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA IN THE REGIONAL COMPARISON

The purpose of the research in question is to monitor the evolution of the Moldovan economy at the macroeconomic level during the transition to a market economy and to follow the road of it compared to other emerging countries. Research methodology is to select the top countries published by the UNDP (Human Development Report) and compare the results obtained from countries in transition to a market economy by the indicator of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at purchasing power parity (PPP constant 2011 international $). The results correspond to the purpose of evaluating throughout our country compared to other developing countries in the period 1990-2012, without reference to the causes for which influenced their evolution

Using Deciduous Branch Wood and Conifer Spindle Wood to Manufacture Panels with Transverse Structure

The increasing demand on the wood market makes it necessary to use all secondary resources, including the wood branches and spindles. The properties of deciduous branches and softwood spindles were evaluated in order to create wood panels, highlighting the transverse texture with high value added. The research analyzed the properties of the wood from deciduous (beech, maple) branches and from conifer (spruce, fir) spindles. The methodology of obtaining panels with transversal structure was also presented. The production of minor wood (branches or spindles) was 254 m3/ha/year in the case of beech (branches) and 109 m3/ha/year in the case of spruce (spindles). The proportion of compression wood for spruce had an average value of 40.6%. A similar value of tension wood for beech was obtained. The modulus of elasticity for pine spindle wood was 71.7% lower than the modulus of elasticity for bending strength in the trunk. The quality index was 36.7% lower in the case of spindles than in the case of pine trunk, and the value of the quality ratio in branch maple wood was 2.61% lower than in trunk wood. Thus, even if it is not the only efficient solution, wood in the minor portions can be used to make high value-added panels such as those that highlight the transverse structure