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The starosts distinguished themselves among other state officials in the Principality of Moldavia as overseers of the northern counties, on the border with the Kingdom of Poland and the Great Duchy of Lithuania, as well as governors of Putna County, in the south. While this description accurately reflects their duties since the rule of Stephen the Great (1457-1504), it remains to be seen if the same could be said about the previous time periods. The study presents a detailed analysis of the political and administrative role of the starosts in the Principality of Moldavia between the end of the 14th century and the first half of the 15th century, showcasing the political careers of their holders during this period and attempting to pinpoint the exact area of the starosts' projected territorial power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels play an important role in diagnosing, screening, and monitoring the treatment of diabetes. Our study aims to determine whether a relationship exists between HbA1c levels and age and gender in Turkish adults who have not been diagnosed with diabetes. Methods: This retrospective study included 6776 Turkish adults with no known diabetes. Cross-sectional analyses of A1C levels were performed between different age and gender categories. In statistical analysis, t-test, linear regression analysis, one-way ANOVA analysis, and LSD post hoc were used. Results: HbA1c levels in the individuals examined by dividing into different age groups increased with age in all groups. In our study, HbA1c levels were significantly higher in males than females (p<0.001) in all groups, especially between the ages of 30-49, and were positively associated with age for males and females. There was a positive correlation between HbA1c and age in both mesn and women aged 30-49 (P<0.05). In the HbA1c 6.5% group newly diagnosed with diabetes, HbA1c levels gradually decreased with age in both genders, and no significant effect of age on HbA1c level was detected (p>0.05). Conclusions: Our results showed that it is important to evaluate the effects of age and gender when using HbA1c levels in the diagnosis, screening, and treatment of diabetes, especially in young and middle-aged populations. Applying this situation to daily practice may reduce the misdiagnosis of diabetes in elderly patients, overtreatment of diabetes, and its associated risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antropološko istraživanje – sprovedeno u periodu od 2020. do 2022. godine – dizajnirano je s ciljem da uputi u najvažnija pitanja koja se odnose na strukturalne preduslove za rad u starosti, ali i na motive trinaest sagovornika za preduzimanje poslovnih aktivnosti nakon penzionisanja. Na ovaj način bilo je moguće odgovoriti i na neka ključna pitanja koja se tiču kvaliteta života u starosti, i to na osnovu procena ljudi koji ga žive, što je u skladu sa antropološkom orijentacijom preduzetog kvalitativnog istraživanja. Rad u starosti bio je tako shvatan ili kao preimućstvo ili kao egzistencijalna nužnost, što je dalje imalo implikacija i na pojedine strategije delovanja pojedinaca. Među njima, kao najznačajnije, izdvajaju se one koje podrazumevaju nastavak rada u okviru ranijih obrazovnih i radnih usmerenja ili pak potpunu promenu delatnosti od one u kojoj su ostvarili pravo na penziju. Na osnovu dobijenih etnografskih podataka bilo je moguće konstatovati i specifičan vid preduzetništva poput srebrnog preduzetništva, pored rada u okviru neformalne ekonomije i/ili prema propisanim zakonskim rešenjima.

Studije ukazuju da odrasle osobe sa lakom intelektualnom ometenošću uglavnom imaju ograničen spektar mogućnosti za izbor o različitim životnim domenima o kojima osobe tipične populacije samostalno odlučuju. Niska dostupnost izbora kod ove populacije manje je izražena u svakodnevnim aktivnostima, a izraženija je u vezi sa složenijim životnim pitanjima. Cilj istraživanja bio je da se utvrdi nivo dostupnosti izbora osobama sa lakom intelektualnom ometenošću u različitim životnim oblastima, kao i da se ispita postojanje razlika u dostupnosti izbora u odnosu na pol, starosnu dob i tip stanovanja ispitanika. Uzorak je činilo 36 odraslih ispitanika sa lakom intelektualnom ometenošću, oba pola, starosti od 22 do 49 godina. Za prikupljanje podataka upotrebljen je Upitnik o izboru (The Choice Questionnaire; Stancliffe & Parmenter, 1999), koja je primenjen u vidu intervjua sa ispitanicima. Rezultati su pokazali da ispitanici imaju najviše prilika da vrše odabir u domenu socijalnih aktivnosti, dok najmanje izbora imaju u vezi sa upravljanjem novcem. Statistički značajne razlike u dostupnosti izbora utvrđene su u odnosu na tip stanovanja (t=-3,682; p=0,001), pri čemu više prilika za odabir željene opcije u različitim životnim domenima imaju ispitanici koji stanuju uz podršku, u odnosu na ispitanike koji stanuju u porodičnom domu. Utvrđena je i statistički značajna povezanost između dostupnosti izbora ispitanicima i njihove starosti (r=0,371; p=0,026), na način da sa starošću ispitanika raste broj aktivnosti u kojima dobijaju priliku da biraju ono što žele. Statistički značajne razlike u dostupnosti prilika za vršenje odabira u svakodnevnom životu između ispitanika muškog i ženskog pola nisu utvrđene (t=-0,417; p=0,679). Dobijeni rezultati daju praktične implikacije koje se odnose na potrebu za povećanjem dostupnosti izbora u vezi sa svakodnevnim aktivnostima i složenijim životnim pitanjima osobama sa lakom intelektualnom ometenošću, u skladu sa njihovim mogućnostima, a sa posebnim naglaskom na osobe stanuju u porodičnim domovima i mlađe odrasle osobe.

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Na vzorcu 173 anketirancev (72 moških in 101 ženska), starih od 20 do več kot 60 let, iz Republike Hrvaške smo želeli ugotoviti, ali razumejo besedila oglasnih sporočil na jumbo plakatih in panojih, ki so pisana v celoti angleško ali pa kot kombinacija hrvaščine in angleščine. Statistično pomembne razlike med moškimi in ženskami niso zaznane, v posameznostih pa so ugotovljene razlike med starostnimi skupinami.

The aim of this study was to investigate the influences of sex and age on haematological values in the Posavje Horse breed. A total of 163 healthy Posavje horses (30 foals, 94 mares and 39 stallions) were used in this study; their complete blood counts and a leucogram were obtained with a haematological analyser. The horses were classified into five groups: foals (1 to 6 months, n = 30), 3 to 6 years (n = 8 stallions/21 mares), 7 to 9 years (n = 9 stallions/22 mares), 10 to 13 years (n = 8 stallions/20 mares), 14 to 15 years (n = 6 stallions/10 mares) and 16 and over (n = 8 stallions/21 mares). The results obtained show an influence of sex on haematological parameters, with red blood cell count (RBC), haematocrit (HCT) and haemoglobin concentration (HGB) being higher in stallions (P < 0.001) and white blood cell count (WBC) being higher in mares. Differences between the age groups of the Posavje horses examined indicate a decrease in RBC and HGB with a compensatory increase in mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin, a decrease in WBC and platelet counts (PLT) and proportion of lymphocytes, and an increase of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (N/L) with age (P < 0.001). Although the Posavje horse is classified as a draft horse breed, its haematological parameters show characteristics common to warm-blooded breeds, with the exception of the N/L ratio. One of the most important findings of this study is a higher neutrophil count in reproductively active breeding stallions. Higher levels of RBC, HGB, HCT and neutrophil count in the Posavje stallions suggest an effect of androgens (testosterone), which may be an effective mechanism to prevent infections, that can affect the survival of the stallions and thus the evolution of the species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The amendment to the Act on Road Traffic Law introduced a new legal institution related to failure to register a vehicle consisting of an administrative fine in the amount of PLN 200 to 1,000. The penalty is imposed by means of an administrative decision issued by a competent starost. With the introduction of the above-mentioned institution in legal circulation, new problems will arise in connection with conducting administrative proceedings to impose a penalty, as well as determining its amount. In addition, a starost, as a creditor, is obliged to initiate enforcement proceedings in the absence of voluntary execution of the decision imposing the penalty. The established body aims to ensure the implementation of Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of-life vehicles, concerning, i.a., the absence of sanctions for not registering an imported vehicle and not registering an end-of-life vehicle. The following article discusses the main problems related to the application of the institution introduced with regard to the administrative procedure, the nature of the penalty imposed, as well as its enforcement. The considerations were carried out on the basis of a dogmatic method.

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Izhodišče: Primerjati kirurško obravnavo bolnikov z malformacijo Chiari I (CM-I) pri nas in po svetu ter ugotoviti primerljivost uspeha pri uporabi različnih kirurških tehnik. Metode: Opravili smo retrospektivno analizo 10 bolnikov, ki so bili operirani zaradi CM-I v UKC Maribor, Kirurška klinika, Oddelek za nevrokirurgijo v obdobju od januarja 2010 do maja 2016. Podatke o bolnikih smo zbrali v tabele in opravili deskriptivno statistično analizo vzorca. Pregledali smo literaturo v angleščini v podatkovnih bazah PubMed in Ovid na temo kirurškega zdravljenja CM-I. Rezultate raziskav smo primerjali s svojimi ugotovitvami. Rezultati: V obdobju od januarja 2010 do maja 2016 smo operirali 10 bolnikov: 8 žensk in 2 moška v starosti 11–57 let. Simptomi pred operacijo so trajali od 1 meseca do 29 let. Glavoboli so bili prisotni pri 8 bolnikih, bolečina v vratu je bila prisotna pri 4 bolnikih, vrtoglavica pri 2 bolnikih, mravljinčenje v rokah pa pri enem bolniku. Znaki pred operacijo pa so trajali od 1 leta do 29 let. Pri 2 bolnikih je bila prisotna spastična tetrapareza, pri 2 bolnikih motnja senzibilitete in pri 1 bolniku tremor rok. Pridruženo hidromielijo je imelo 5 bolnikov. Skoliozo sta imeli 2 bolnici. Pri vseh 10 bolnikih smo se odločili za kirurško obravnavo. V skupini 10 bolnikov, ki smo jih obravnavali, ni nihče umrl. Pri 2 bolnikih smo zaznali tekočinsko kolekcijo likvorja v podkožju, pri 1 bolniku tudi povišano telesno temperaturo in oteklino, izcedek iz rane pa pri 2 bolnikih. Bolnike smo sledili od 6 mesecev do 6 let. Vsi bolniki so navajali izboljšanje simptomov po operaciji. Zaključek: Rezultati naše raziskave so primerljivi z rezultati podobnih raziskav v literaturi. Ob tem pa moramo opomniti, da je bilo število bolnikov, vključenih v našo študijo, sorazmerno majhno. Razvidno je, da nikjer ni natančno določeno, kdaj se je treba odločiti za določen tip operacije, prav tako je v literaturi prisotna velika raznolikost v izidih po operaciji. Kirurško obravnavo je treba za vsakega bolnika individualizirati.

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Population structure, growth, age, mortality and exploitation status of Atherina boyeri, caught in the period from June 2013 to May 2014 in the Lesina lagoon (Apulia region, southern Adriatic) was studied. Samples were taken each month by using beach seines . The length–weight relationship of all sand smell specimens was described by the equation W=0.012*TL 3.10; (R2= 0.84). Population parameters including the asymptotic length (L∞) and growth coefficient (K) were assessed to evaluate the stock status. The recruitment pattern was modeled with a FiSAT routine. The asymptotic length (L∞) was 111.0 mm, while the growth coefficient (K) was 0.68 year−1. The growth performance index ((φ’) reached 3.92. The total mortality coefficient “Z”, the natural mortality coefficient “M” and the fishing mortality coefficient “F” were estimated as 2.24, 1.48 and 0.76 year-1, respectively. Exploitation rate for the population of A. boyeri in the Lesina lagoon estimated as 0.34 was resulted still lower than the predicted maximum value of Emax 0.59. The probability of capture indicated that L50 was of 55.57 mm, indicating that the stock of sand smelt in Lesina lagoon is not being over-fished. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this study was to determine the change in the value of morpho-metric parameters of antlers and the total trophy score in relation to the age of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.). The study was conducted on 228 roe deer trophies from the "Barajevska reka" hunting ground in Serbia, aged one to seven years. From the second to the fourth year, the growth of antlers was the most intense, and the differences compared to one year old animals were significant (P <0.001). The highest average length of the branches was monitored in six years old animals (22.4 ± 2.05 cm), with significant differences (P <0.001) compared to younger animals, except for the three years old animals (P>0.05). From the second to the fifth year, a gradual increase in antler weight (from 192.2 ± 30.41 g to 221.9 ± 61.86 g) and antler volume (from 74 cm3 to 90 cm3) was observed, with the highest values of antler weight (291.8 ± 58.43 g and 319.1 ± 98.89 g, respectively) and antler volume (123.8 cm3 and 121.2 cm3) in six and seven year old animals. Overall trophy scores increased from year one to year seven (42.6 ± 7.86 vs 97.4 ± 27.40), with differences in trophy scores for animals aged six and seven years significantly greater than for animals aged one to five years (P <0.001). The highest quality antlers have six and seven year olds, at which time their hunting should be conducted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the area of intimate partner abuse among older people, we encounter a theoretical and empirical void as regards the impact of retirement on the incidence of infantilisation. This paper looks at whether infantilisation occurs among married couples in old age and how it is perceived by older people and their formal carers. Infantilisation is a form of psychological abuse in which a person in a position of power treats another person as if he or she were a child. The use of childlike language, exaggerated intonation and a higher pitched voice are its most distinctive features. Although one can be infantilised anytime during adult life, infantilisation may have the most serious consequences for people in old age, especially if it is linked to excessive control and other actions that deny an old person autonomy and dignified treatment. This study builds upon the information obtained from 11 in-depth interviews with pensioners aged 70 and above and a focus group with four professional home carers. The data was analysed in accordance with the methodological guidelines of grounded theory, and the findings were clarified by two expert interviews. The results of the analysis indicate that infantilisation does appear among married couples in old age, but is perceived differently by formal carers and the older people themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, each tourist visits a region for certain reasons, a different type of tourism, but besides the main motives, food and beverages are an inevitable attraction. Some tourists' characteristics, such as gender, age and education of tourists, contribute significantly to food and beverages consumption. The authors recognized the importance of gender, age, and education in analyzing food and beverage consumption as an important component of tourist products. The study makes a significant conceptual contribution towards the spatial/economic development for those who are seeking to integrate local food and beverage into the tourist product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and it is essential for bone formation. Several factors can affect vitamin D levels in plasma. In present study we compare vitamin D levels of outpatients, who admit to Maltepe University Hospital between 2011 and 2013 and had vitamin D measurements regarding gender, age, and season. Hospital records were evaluated to identify the outpatients with vitamin D levels and their gender, age, and vitamin D levels and the seasons of measurements were recorded. Data of 4860 subjects (74% female) were analyzed and 69.2% were between 18–64 years old. Vitamin D levels were as follows: 43.1% ≤ 10 ng/mL, 31.9% between 10 ng/mL and 20 ng/mL, 16.1% between 20 ng/mL and 30 ng/mL, and only 8.9% ≥ 30 ng/mL. The number of females with vitamin D levels < 10 ng/mL was significantly higher than that of males, while the number of males with vitamin D levels between 10 ng/mL and 20 ng/mL was significantly higher than that of females (P = 0.001) for each of the individuals, 6.2% and 11.1% had sufficient levels in winter and summer, respectively. Overall, it was observed that 6.6% of individuals between 18–44 years old, 8.2% of individuals between 45–64 years old and 10.3% of individuals over 65 years old had vitamin D levels > 30 ng/mL. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in outpatients of Maltepe University Hospital in Marmara region was 75% (< 20 ng/mL). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rearing system and hen's age on quality and chemical composition of eggs. The tested rearing systems were: cage, floor and organic (30 birds Isa Brown hybrid per group). Fifteen eggs per group were collected for analyses in each of three phases of the productive cycle (32, 48 and 72 weeks hen's age). In these samples were investigated external (egg weight and egg shape index), internal (albumen height, Haugh unit and yolk colour) and chemical composition of eggs (dry matter, minerals, protein and lipids content). The general conclusion is that the egg weight and Roche values were increased, while egg shape index, albumen height and Haugh unit were decreased with hen's age. Organic eggs had higher albumen height and more Haugh units in the 48 and 64 weeks compared to the floor and cage eggs. Yolk colour of the floor and cage hens most dependent on the hen's age, on the other hand - yolk colour of organic hens most dependent on the grass availability at the outlet. Eggs from the organic rearing system had a lower dry matter, proteins and lipid content as compared to the cage system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Suicide is defined as a conscious and deliberate taking of one's own life, or a self-destructive behavior with a fatal outcome. Every year, millions of people are affected by suicide or the feeling of grief. The aim of our research was to review the basic epidemiological characteristics of suicide in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, in order to assist in targeted prevention programs. Material and Methods. A retrospective, observational study was conducted. The data were analyzed in chronological order and in accordance with different demographic characteristics and topographic distribution. Basic statistical indicators were used as parameters: non-standardized, standardized and specific mortality rates. Results. During the observed period, from 1991 until the end of 2010, in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, the average annual non-standardized suicide rate was 27.9/100,000 inhabitants. The highest suicide rate was recorded in 1992 and 1993 (33.7/100,000 and 34.5/100,000, respectively) and in 1999 (31.5/100,000). The highest age-specific suicide rate was recorded in ≥ 80 year-old age group (120.5/100,000). The suicide rates were significantly higher among males, while the most common suicide method for both sexes was by hanging (69.9%). The highest average annual suicide rate was recorded among widowers (176.9/100,000) and widows (37.8/100,000). The lowest number of suicides was recorded in persons with higher level of education. Conclusion. Since in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina persons at increased risk for suicide include males, the elderly population, persons with low education levels, and people who lost their partners, suicide prevention strategies should target these groups, including primary and secondary prevention measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Antropološka analiza filma Bez stepenika (2015) podrazumeva osvetljavanje najvažnijih podataka vezanih za produkciju filma, zatim opis dijegeze uz pripadajuću analizu i fragmentarnu recepciju filma, kao i njegove pojedine efekte. Specifičnost datog filma, pored činjenice da pripada kategoriji televizijskog filma koji ima bogatu tradiciju snimanja u domaćim okvirim, ali i manju atraktivnost od komercijalnog, barem kada je naučna pažnja u pitanju, izvedena je i iz okolnosti orijentacije ka liku stare osobe kao glavnom junaku. Iz načina na koji je portretisana bolest penzionisanog profesora neuropsihijatrije – Alchajmerova demencija – bilo je moguće pokazati i s kojim se sve problemima susreću oni koji oboljevaju, ali i oni koji su time pogođeni. Naposletku, suženi obim mogućnosti u slepoj ulici, glavnog junaka smešta u dom za stara lica, dok gledaoca neminovno suočava s pojedinim efektima filma – sa strahom od starosti ali i s dilemama i normama koje regulišu bavljenje označenim problemom u savremenom srpskom društvu.

Uvod: Dosedanje raziskave kažejo, da je tvegano ali škodljivo uživanje alkohola med starostniki prisotno v obsegu med 5 % in 23 % te populacije. Z raziskavo smo želeli preučiti pojavnost uživanja alkohola v starosti v povezavi z demografskimi dejavniki, socialno vključenostjo in samooceno zdravja. Metode: Uporabljen je bil standardizirani vprašalnik Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test – Geriatric version (SMAST-G). Nenaključno so bili vključeni starostniki nad 65 let, živeči v domačem okolju, ki so razumeli besedilo. Podatke smo obdelali z opisno statistiko in testom hi-kvadrat. Rezultati: Ugotovili smo, da je med starostniki 30,0 % takšnih, ki imajo možne težave z alkoholom. Statistična značilnost večjega uživanja alkohola se je pokazala pri nižji izobrazbi (x2 = 12,255, p = 0,007) ter pri moškem spolu (x2 = 14,641, p < 0,001). Ugotovili smo statistično povezanost uživanja alkohola s samooceno zdravja (x2 = 12,085, p = 0,017) ter s posameznimi spremenljivkami socialne vključenosti, in sicer z oceno socialnih odnosov (x2 = 14,124, p< 0,001) in z (ne)obstojem osebnih ciljev za prihodnost (x2 = 12,156, p = 0,016). Diskusija in zaključek: Uživanje alkohola se pri starostnikih povezuje s slabšo kakovostjo socialnih odnosov in nižjo samooceno zdravja. Raziskava kaže na potrebo po zvišanju znanja starostnikov o vplivih uživanja alkohola na zdravje, na potrebo po njihovi integraciji v socialno okolje ter po nadaljnjem raziskovanju problema uživanja alkohola v starosti.

Izhodišča: V razvitem svetu se zaznava izrazit porast prekomerne prehranjenosti in debelosti med otroki in mladostniki. V raziskavi smo analizirali prekomerno prehranjenost in debelost med ljubljanskimi osnovnošolci, starimi od sedem do štirinajst let, v obdobju po osamosvojitvi Slovenije.

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Predstavljene so pomembne brezstrope jame s fluvialnimi sedimenti na Divaškem krasu, v Matarskem podolju in Podgorskem krasu. Opisana je njihova prostorska razprostranjenost ter odnos do obstoječih jam in kraškega površja ter njihov geomorfološki pomen. Sedimenti iz njih so bili analizirani in datirani z različnimi metodami. Največja starost sedimentov je bila ugotovljena v brezstropi jami v Črnotiškem kamnolomu. V njej so na steni ohranjeni fosilni ostanki jamske vodne živali Marifugia cavatica prekriti s 3,2-4,1 Ma starimi sedimenti.

Age, growth, sex, and condition of different populations of the Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (L.) in the Turkish seas were determined from 300 specimens between November 2010 and March 2011. Fork length and total weight of the specimens ranged from 10.0 to 18.9 cm and from 12.81 to 81.71 g, respectively. Maximum age group was determined as IV, and sex ratio in samples did not differ significantly from a 1:1 ratio for all locations except for Bandirma, where it was skewed towards males (x2 test, p>0.005). Weight increased allometrically for [Zonguldak (BS), Bandirma (MS1), Edremit (AS1), Izmir (AS2), Marmaris (AS3)] populations together with b=2.881, b=2.973, b=3.210, b=3.120, b= 2.820 respectively except for b=3.004 for Sarköy (MS2) as isometry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Stroke is one of the most severe and the most common diseases of modern man. Prevention is necessary in order to detect people who have risk factors for it. Objective: To determine the frequency of asymptomatic carotid disease in people of different ages. Subjects and methods: The project encompassed the part of population, that is, groups at high risk for stroke from the Republic of Srpska. 20 240 patients were examined - there were 12797 (63.23%) females and 7443 (36.77%) males. The study protocol was created, as well as adequate software products to support all phases of project implementation such as preparation of marketing materials, doctors' appointments, building of application for doctors and nurses to record patients' data, reports, analysis and conclusion. Upon completion of the project, data were statistically processed and the analysis of obtained results was conducted. Discussion: Pathological changes in blood vessels were noticed through the ultrasound examination of the aforementioned blood vessels of the neck and head, and the degree of narrowing of the blood vessels was determined. Furthermore, adequate measures and treatment to prevent progression of the aforementioned as well as the occurrence of stroke were applied. On the basis of the obtained data, it was concluded that the age was one of the most significant predisposing factors for the development of asymptomatic carotid disease. It was also noted that females were, more than men, prone to developing carotid asymptomatic disease. Conclusion: Average stenosis of all respondents was 18.36% (in females, stenosis was approximately 3.92% lower and it was 16.92%, when compared to males - 20.84% ). Overall median was 16% (in females 15% and it was 5% lower than in men - 20%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development and size of hypopharyngeal glands (HPGs) in workers sampled from the nurse colony was compared to workers from the control queen-right honeybee colony. The diameter of the acini in workers (age 1 to 30 days) from the nurse colony ranged from 109.2 to 180.9 μm, and in workers of the same age from the control colony was between 100.8 and 158.2 μm. We found that nurses from the nurse (cell builders) colonies aged 15 to 27 days had significantly larger acinar diameter (p<0.0001) than the workers in the control colonies of the same age. We described the morphological and histological characteristics of the HPGs in nurse workers aged 1 to 27 days and found that HPGs secretion in brood feeding nurses was extended in comparison to workers from the control colony. Moreover, we described the HPGs in a worker pupa before the emergence and in winter bees from the control colony. Results show that HPGs in worker pupae consist of clusters of irregularly shaped secretory acini. Cell cytoplasm is not structured and is homogeneous, nuclei are dense and oval in shape. Winter bees had hypertrophied HPGs and cells containing numerous vesicles accumulating secretion. We found larger acini with a dense structure and milky-white colour. Physiological function of the glands and age related tasks of nurse worker bees is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The first record of the deep-sea species Chtenopteryx sicula is reported from the Adriatic Sea. A total of six specimens of this rare species were caught, with bottom trawl and pelagic trawl nets, in the scope of the Deep Sea Research of the bathyal fauna in the South Adriatic Pit in 2008 and 2010. Specimens were caught at depths down to 1200 m, therefore making it the deepest and northernmost finding of this species in the Mediterranean Sea. The dorsal mantle lengths of analyzed specimens ranged between 21 and 60 mm. Only in females, a visceral photophore on the ventral side of the inc sac was detected. Some new information on morphometric body and beak features was given in the paper, including the description of beak pigmentation. A number of increments in statoliths revealed that individuals were between three and five months old. A positive linear correlation between the length of statoliths and number of increments/age in days was detected. Macroscopic and histological samples of gonads proved that one specimen was sexually mature (August), four specimens were in stages of sexual maturation (May and August) and two were immature (March). The results indicated that the maturation process of the species in the South Adriatic Sea starts in spring and the full sexual maturity is reached during summer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research was to determine the correlation of early vascular posttransplant complications with the type and age of the kidney donor and the recipient. Kidney transplantation is a method of choice in the treatment of terminal renal failure which enables patients to return to a healthy, productive way of life. Nowadays, a kidney is transplanted from a live donor and frequently often from cadavers. The most important early postoperative vascular complications are: renal artery thrombosis, renal vein thrombosis and bleeding. The aim of the study was to examine the correlation of early vascular posttransplant comlications with the type and age of the kidney donor and the recipient. The research was performed on 43 patients who had undergone a kidney transplantation at the Clinic of Vascular Surgery, Clinical Centre Niš, within the period from 2009 to 2012. There was not a significant difference between live donors and cadavers (p<0.5) with regard to early vascular complications. The difference in occurrence of vascular complications in relation to age shows statistically significantly greater occurrence of complications when donors are persons older than 60 years (p<0.05) and recipients older than 40 years (p<0.05). The type of a kidney donor is not connected to the frequency of early vascular complications. Early post-transplant vascular complications occur more often in kidney recipients older than 40 years and donors older than 60 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cilj istraživanja je ispitivanje povezanosti zdravstveno-rizičnih oblika ponašanja sa osobinama ličnosti i karakteristikama kao što su pol i starost. Istraživanje je sprovedeno na uzorku od 421 ispitanika (164 muških i 257 ženskih), prosečne starosti oko 31 godine. Primenjen je Upitnik za procenu rizičnih ponašanja (Smederevac i sar., 2009, prema Vukobrat i Vučetić-Ćirić, 2009) i upitnik ličnosti Velikih pet plus dva (Smederevac, Mitrović i Čolović., 2010). Rezultati multivarijatne analize kovarijansi su pokazali da su se kao značajni prediktori sklonosti ka ekstremnim sportovima izdvojili viša Otvorenost za iskustva, muški pol i srednja starosna kategorija (25 – 35 godina), a rizičnoj vožnji - viša Agresivnost i Pozitivna valenca, a niža Savesnost, uz muški pol. Zloupotrebu psihoaktivnih supstanci i rizično-seksualna ponašanja značajno predviđaju viši Neuroticizam i Negativna valenca, a niža Savesnost, uz muški pol. Pored ovih prediktora, zloupotrebu psihoaktivnih supstanci predviđa pripadnost najmlađoj starosnoj grupi (do 25 godina), a upuštanje u rizična seksualna ponašanja - pripadnost srednjoj starosnoj kategoriji. Sklonost zdravstvenim rizicima, uopšte, značajno predviđa samo viši Neuroticizam, nezavisno od pola ili starosne grupe. Rezultati pokazuju da Neuroticizam i, potom, Savesnost ostvaruju najveći broj doprinosa objašnjenju različitih zdravstveno-rizičnih ponašanja, a od demografskih karakteristika pol, pa potom pripadnost određenoj starosnoj grupi.