Contemporary Reviews Research Articles

Evidence synthesis of medical cannabis research: current challenges and opportunities.

As a wide group of medicines, the effectiveness and safety of 'medical cannabis' products is likely to vary in relation to product-specific dimensions such as potency, dosage, route of administration, and cannabinoid composition. Systematic reviews can perform a crucial role in analysing and synthesising the outcomes of medical cannabis interventions found in empirical research. We analysed 23 contemporary systematic reviews on the effectiveness and safety of medical cannabis to discern the extent to which this body of work aimed to capture, and ultimately captured, the differing outcomes of medical cannabis products by product-specific dimensions of treatment. We further highlighted the methodological reasons given by authors for an inability to describe this granular level of information. We found that a minority of systematic reviews explicitly aimed to perform a subgroup analysis to determine differences in treatment outcomes by product-specific dimensions of medical cannabis, with even fewer subsequently doing so. Authors' stated reasons for this concerned either overly large or overly small levels of variation in the characteristics, compositions, and administrations of medical cannabis products used, rendering subgroup analyses methodologically inappropriate or inapplicable. Furthering systematic reviews' abilities to capture granular information on medical cannabis treatment outcomes in relation to product-specific dimensions of treatments will require further standardisation of treatments in empirical studies.

Diskurspoetik

This discourse linguistic short paper focuses on the heuristic concept of discourse poetics within a discourse linguistic framework. The goal is to integrate poetological considerations related to the concept of poeticity into the context of linguistic discourse analysis. From this standpoint, it explores the concept of poetics of knowledge, emphasizing the correlation between the specifics of linguistic expression and the epistemic objects they may refer to. Building upon this, discourse poetics that functions as a discourse linguistic epistemology is characterized by its focus on the poetic function of language use corresponding to the category of poeticity as a linguistic marker within discourse. It is assumed that linguistic phenomena falling under this category, can be observed and interpreted transtextually, using corpus pragmatic and hermeneutic approaches. This is illustrated by examples taken from the analysis of music discourses based on a corpus of 13,499 contemporary music reviews, previously presented by the author.

Lidio Cipriani, Attilio Gatti, and the shooting of Siliva Zulu (1927)

This essay examines the 1927 documentary film Siliva Zulu, directed by Attilio Gatti with the support of anthropologist Lidio Cipriani, filmed in South Africa. While the existing academic research primarily focuses on the blurred boundaries between fiction and documentary genres within the film, this study introduces new sources concerning the film’s production. Through an analysis of archival documents, personal correspondence, and contemporary reviews, the essay reveals new aspects of Siliva Zulu. Furthermore, it traces the dissemination and reception of these materials from their inception to the present day, and how Siliva Zulu has been reinterpreted over time. This investigation not only enriches the understanding of early ethnographic filmmaking but also highlights the enduring impact of Siliva Zulu on cinematic, anthropological, and colonial discourses.

Lawrence Alma-Tadema and the nineteenth-century 'periode eye': Classical sources for his Entrance of the theatre (1866) and An exedra (1869)

The Anglo-Dutch artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) is known for being one of the leading representatives of historical genre painting. His paintings are often set in antiquity that usually transmits a peaceful atmosphere, although they also regularly refer to classical sources that include critical messages. Two key works of Alma-Tadema’s Pompeian period are Entrance of the theatre (1866) and An exedra (1869). These works are paradigmatic of the artist’s in-depth knowledge of classical civilization. He seemed obsessed with the historical accuracy of his paintings, which can be partly explained by the fact that general education at the time was steeped in the classics, and the public’s appreciation of his paintings must have been directly related to what was taught at school. Through a detailed analysis in conjunction with contemporary critical reviews, the author intends to reconstruct the nineteenth-century perspective on Alma-Tadema’s work. The question is how his contemporaries may have viewed his paintings, and how the concept of the ‘period eye’, developed by Baxandall, can be of use. It turns out that, with access to these classical sources, Entrance of the theatre becomes a scathing critique of the vanity and conceit of the wealthy class. Alma-Tadema’s reference to Terence’s comedy Andria convincingly complements a social criticism depicted through a public scene at the entrance of the Small Theatre in Pompeii. Additionally, the inscriptions and monuments that were associated with the famous family of the Holconians in particular, and theatrical patronage in Pompeii in general, must have been of particular interest to Alma-Tadema. This also emerged in An exedra, a scene around a tomb at the Via dei Sepolcri in Pompeii. The result is an image that, beyond a casual daily image from antiquity, also aims to show social injustice through the lost gaze of the enslaved person. These paintings show how Lawrence Alma-Tadema was capable of making numerous references, by layering several meanings and suggestions taken from antiquity. They also constitute a clear example of how he used and combined all his knowledge of classical architecture and fashion available at the time, to elaborate a pictorial narrative that pointed to the core of historical reconstruction.

Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Phytotherapy in the Veterinary Treatment or Prophylaxis of Diseases in Animals: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.

Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) has been intensively used, and there is currently an increasing demand for a more rigorous approach regarding its clinical effectiveness. The objectives of this overview were: first, to identify systematic reviews on homeopathy, acupuncture and phytotherapy in veterinary medicine and assess their methodological quality; and second, to map interventions and findings in the treatment or prophylaxis of any medical conditions in any animal species for which high-quality systematic reviews had identified reliable evidence of efficacy or effectiveness in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs). The study was an overview of systematic reviews published in the years 2000 to 2022 inclusive. The following databases were used: CAB Abstracts, PubMed and Vet Index, from which the abstracts of 173 articles were extracted, 22 of which were initially included for complete analysis. After excluding 15 studies according to the exclusion/inclusion criteria, 7 review papers were comprehensively analyzed. The review quality was assessed by the Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR 2) method. The reported RCTs/CCTs in these reviews were analyzed for their reliability, and the results were classified according to statistical significance and risk of bias. Seven eligible systematic reviews reported studies on dogs, horses, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits and poultry. The number of primary RCTs/CCTs was 38 for homeopathy, 35 for acupuncture, and 171 for phytotherapy. The AMSTAR 2 evaluation ranked two reviews of veterinary homeopathy as high-quality, in which two placebo-controlled RCTs comprised reliable evidence, one of which reported efficacy of homeopathy as prophylaxis for diarrhea in pigs. The systematic reviews of acupuncture and phytotherapy were all of low quality, preventing formal assessment of their reviewed RCTs/CCTs. Only the systematic reviews of homeopathy were rated of sufficient quality to enable the assessment of reliable evidence within their reviewed RCTs. Contemporary high-quality systematic reviews of clinical trials in each of the three areas of CAVM are required.

A concise autobiography of microfinancing: the pursuit of a world without poverty

Purpose Microfinancing is one of the most essential tools for fighting world poverty. But what if microfinancing were a living entity like all of us? How would microfinancing narrate its life story to the world? The current viewpoint essay generates critical reflections on microfinancing, in the light of contemporary observations, experiences, literature reviews and logical reasoning and narrates the autobiography of microfinancing in its own words. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a first-person omniscient methodology, where microfinancing is the narrator of its life story. Microfinancing is well aware of its perception among other characters (stakeholders), such as practitioners, academics, researchers and lawmakers. Findings The paper concludes that microfinancing can eradicate world poverty. However, to do so, microfinancing should achieve financial sustainability. While the institutionalists support the financial self-reliance of microfinancing, welfarists contend for donor-based support. Some argue that financial objectives cause a drift in the social mission of microfinancing (mission drift), for which it was conceived in the first place. Nevertheless, in line with the contemporary literature, the current essay, while narrating the story of microfinancing, strongly supports its institutionalization. It is only through financial sustainability that microfinancing can continue its fight against world poverty. Practical implications Focusing on the institutionalization of microfinancing should provide practical implications for managers. Social implications The viewpoint supports the fight against world poverty via the sustainability of the microfinancing sector. Originality/value In a unique way of narrating the autobiography, the essay intends to draw significant attention to the sustainability of microfinancing. The paper intends to draw more attention toward research on the microfinancing sector to fight world poverty.

Predicting prostate cancer grade reclassification on active surveillance using a deep learning-based grading algorithm.

Deep learning (DL)-based algorithms to determine prostate cancer (PCa) Grade Group (GG) on biopsy slides have not been validated by comparison to clinical outcomes. We used a DL-based algorithm, AIRAProstate, to regrade initial prostate biopsies in 2 independent PCa active surveillance (AS) cohorts. In a cohort initially diagnosed with GG1 PCa using only systematic biopsies (n = 138), upgrading of the initial biopsy to ≥GG2 by AIRAProstate was associated with rapid or extreme grade reclassification on AS (odds ratio = 3.3, P = .04), whereas upgrading of the initial biopsy by contemporary uropathologist reviews was not associated with this outcome. In a contemporary validation cohort that underwent prostate magnetic resonance imaging before initial biopsy (n = 169), upgrading of the initial biopsy (all contemporary GG1 by uropathologist grading) by AIRAProstate was associated with grade reclassification on AS (hazard ratio = 1.7, P = .03). These results demonstrate the utility of a DL-based grading algorithm in PCa risk stratification for AS.

Johann Georg Zimmermann’s internalised republicanism

ABSTRACT This article draws attention to the transformation of the Swiss physician Johann Georg Zimmermann’s (1728–1795) work on national pride. First published as Von dem Nationalstolze in 1758, this work attracted trans-European interest and consequently appeared in substantially revised editions in 1760 and 1768. One notable addition in the new editions was a chapter on national pride felt by the subjects of monarchies, which could be taken as indicating a monarchist turn in Zimmermann’s thinking. However, as the article contends, Zimmermann’s work can be read not only as a treatise making claims about the national pride of various countries but also as a text which, in so doing, attempted to encourage liberty and patriotic virtue in different societies. As such, it can be interpreted as representing a variation of republicanism that focussed solely on reforming the thinking of individuals. This argument is based on an analysis of the evolution of Zimmermann’s work, his correspondence, contemporary reviews, and a set of unpublished draft prefaces. As this evidence indicates, Zimmermann aspired to promote a republican attitude wherever his readers were situated. However, appreciating this ‘internalised republicanism’ requires that his writing is examined as a process involving the reactions of his expanding audience.

Exploring the Islamic Approach to Halal Science: Analysis of Ijtihad Methodology for Determining Permissibility and Prohibition of Blood Plasma in Food Additives

The significance of the Islamic principles of Halal and haram to a sustainable society cannot be overemphasized in the current global struggle against socio-economic, medical, and environmental issues. Halal science products and services are becoming attractive to corporate industries, especially in the food industry. Although related studies in the Halal industry have been gaining attention in recent times, with the global economic outlook to hit $4.96 trillion by 2030, little is known about the research that speaks to the fundamental Islamic principles of halal and haram in the food and services industries. Modern industries are conscious of employing workers who can contribute to the sustainability of the business amid the emerging contemporary realities. This study explicates contemporary Ijtihad methodology of Taḥqīq manāt al-hukm (verifying causal effect existence) and takhrīj manāt al-hukm (coming up with effective cause) in food additives like blood plasma content. To this effect, the study employs qualitative methodology in data gathering and analysis of classical and contemporary literature reviews. This study found that comprehensive Ijtihad methodology and application is a necessity for understanding the modern realities of Halal and Haram in food additives using blood plasma contents.

Low-dose colchicine for atherosclerosis: long-term safety.

Low-dose colchicine (0.5 mg daily) is now FDA-approved for secondary prevention in patients with coronary disease and will be increasingly prescribed in clinical practice. In this State-of-the-Art Review, data were collated from contemporary systemic reviews of case reports, drug registries, and placebo-controlled trials that assessed specific issues of safety related to the continuous use of colchicine in a range of clinical settings to inform physicians, pharmacists, and patients of the absolute risks of continuous use of low-dose colchicine, including among individuals taking statin therapy. Based upon these collective data, it is concluded that aside mild diarrhoea on initiation of colchicine that typically subsides in the vast majority of patients within a week of therapy, continuous use of low-dose colchicine is well tolerated and very safe. It does not affect renal, liver, or cognitive function, has no adverse effects on bleeding, wound healing, fertility, or pregnancy, and does not increase risks of cancer, serious infection, or cause-specific mortality. When appropriately prescribed to patients without significant renal or hepatic impairment, reports of myelosuppression, myotoxicity, and serious drug-drug interactions are rare and no more frequent than placebo, including in patients taking statin therapy. Physicians, pharmacists, and patients can be reassured that in the absence of significant renal or hepatic impairment continuous use of low-dose colchicine can be used safely in patients with atherosclerosis for the purpose of reducing cardiovascular risk.

Folklore use of Common Hydrophytes Found in and around ‘The Jagannath Temple’, Puri, Odisha

Background: Wetlands are rich in aquatic resource which maintains biodiversity and offers support to various aquatic lives. This atmosphere is generally supports hydrophytic plants or hydrophytes.[1] In India wetlands occupy 59.2 million hectres.[2] Puri is a coastal district of Eastern Odisha famous for “The Jagannath Temple” and associated ponds, wells and host of other ancient monuments along with long sea beaches and many rivers. Much survey has been done previously for hydrophytes in India and other districts of Odisha, but not much for Puri district. This work is important as many folklore practicing peoples are using various aquatic herbs for treatment purpose. Methodology: The study was conducted during 2022-2023, involving field visit, meeting with folklore practicing people and taking the photographs of plants for identification. The plants were identified based on The Flora of Odisha[3] and Botany of Bihar & Odisha[4] and contemporary monographs and reviews.[5,6] Results & Discussion: A total number of 36 species belonging to 22 families were documented and their supposed folklore medicinal uses have been recorded.

Smart Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: is Artificial Intelligence the Fast-Lane Solution?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve physicians' workflow when examining patients with UTI. However, most contemporary reviews are focused on examining the usage of AI with a restricted quantity of data, analyzing only a subset of AI algorithms, or performing narrative work without analyzing all dedicated studies. Given the preceding, the goal of this work was to conduct a mini-review to determine the current state of AI-based systems as a support in UTI diagnosis. There are sufficient publications to comprehend the potential applications of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of UTIs. Existing research in this field, in general, publishes performance metrics that are exemplary. However, upon closer inspection, many of the available publications are burdened with flaws associated with the improper use of artificial intelligence, such as the use of a small number of samples, their lack of heterogeneity, and the absence of external validation. AI-based models cannot be classified as full-fledged physician assistants in diagnosing UTIs due to the fact that these limitations and flaws represent only a portion of all potential obstacles. Instead, such studies should be evaluated as exploratory, with a focus on the importance of future work that complies with all rules governing the use of AI. AI algorithms have demonstrated their potential for UTI diagnosis. However, further studies utilizing large, heterogeneous, prospectively collected datasets, as well as external validations, are required to define the actual clinical workflow value of artificial intelligence.

Certainty of Evidence Assessment in Systematic Reviews Published by High-Impact Sports Science Journals: A Meta-epidemiological Study.

Assessing certainty of evidence is a key element of any systematic review. The aim of this meta-epidemiology study was to understand the frequency and ways with which certainty of evidence is assessed in contemporary systematic reviews published in high-impact sports science journals. We searched PubMed and relevant journal web sites from 1 August 2016 to 11 October 2022 for systematic reviews published in the top-ten highest-impact journals within the 2020 Journal Citation Report for the Sports Sciences category. Pairs of independent reviewers screened items using a priori established criteria. Of 1250 eligible documents, 258 (20.6%) assessed the certainty of evidence, defined as using two or more distinct domains to provide an overall rating of the trustworthiness of findings across studies. Nine methods were cited for assessing certainty, with the most common being the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach (61.6%). The proportion of systematic reviews assessing certainty of evidence appeared to increase over the 6-year timeframe analyzed. Across all reviews analyzed, a large majority addressed the domains of risk of bias, imprecision, and inconsistency of the results. Other certainty domains including indirectness/applicability were less commonly assessed. Only one in five recent contemporary systematic reviews in the field of exercise and sports science assessed certainty of evidence. Organizational and institutional education on methods for assessing evidence may help further increase uptake of these methods and improve both the quality and clinical impact of systematic reviews in the field.

Oh�! les p'tits agneaux! A Parisian revue de fin d'ann�e for 1857 ed. by Richard Sherr (review)

Reviewed by: Ohé! les p'tits agneaux! A Parisian revue de fin d'année for 1857 ed. by Richard Sherr Clair Rowden and William Osmond Ohé! les p'tits agneaux! A Parisian revue de fin d'année for 1857. Edited by Richard Sherr. Middleton, WI: A-R Editions, 2021. (Recent researches in the Music of the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries, v. 82–83.) [Part I. Introductory materials; Act 1 (clix, 12 p. of plates, 205 p.) ISBN: 9781987206067, $450. Part II. Act 2; Act 3; Critical report; Appendices ( 207– 640 p.) ISBN: 9781987206074, $450.] Richard Sherr is a real trooper! On the musicological battlefield where previously 'lighter,' 'low brow' musicotheatrical genres of the boulevard theaters have been swept aside by a tide of canonical high-art scholars of works performed at the Opéra, Opéra-Comique and the Théâtre-Italien, Richard Sherr digs in and brings up the rear with an imposing two-tome score of no less than a 1857 Parisian revue de fin d'année, a traditionally much blighted satirical genre combining episodic stage action with plenty of music. It is true, I have a vested interest in this repertoire and have done some similar research to Richard Sherr, but it is high time that these works are given a dusting down in the meticulous fashion given here. Thus, for the first time ever, Richard Sherr gives the complete text and music of such an end-of-year revue show—in this case, Ohé ! les p'tits agneaux! by Hippolyte Cogniard and Clairville—providing a glimpse of the theatrical and musical life of Paris that has been overlooked, not to say willingly discarded, by scholars, even though it represents the majority of what Parisian audience heard in the theater in any given year. The typical revue de fin d'année was produced in December and if succesful, could run through to February or early March, and, in a large number of tableaux and scene changes, satirically reviewed all topical issues—social and political—of the year. The last act (the theater act) was reserved for commentary on and often full-blown parody of the successes of that year on Parisian stages. Large numbers of often allegorical characters were played by actors and singers who each played numerous different roles as each scene introduced new characters pertinent to the subject being treated. A hybrid genre between vaudeville, féerie, and parody (or burlesque), the revue de fin d'année interspersed spoken dialogue with songs, sung to 'timbres' or 'airs connus' or contrafacta—well-known popular tunes to which new words were set. Issues of copyright with regard to parody and revue are scarce, even if in this case, the authors of the contemporary show Les petits prodiges, given at Offen bach's theater Les Bouffes-Parisiens, did threaten legal proceedings over the borrowing of a scene which the authors of Ohé! les p'tits agneaux! managed to sidestep by not actually using any of [End Page 651] the original music. Only just over four years earlier, in April 1853, an Imperial commission had precisely tried to avoid such issues by prohibiting the use of music still in copyright in vaudeville and revue theater, yet it was immediately countered by a raft of composers who publically declared permission, in La Presse, for their music to be continued to be used. Such men of the theater knew the value of what became known as the 'scie,' an indefinitely repeated and familiar tune. Indeed, Sherr cites Robert Dreyfus's 1909 definition of a revue de fin d'année, taken from the only book-length study of the genre that exists (still today), which stresses the genre's function of allusion, as a way of jogging memories of a not-too-distant past. This is true of both the text and the music and Sherr is equally attentive to both. The score comprises many commendable features including a thorough introduction and overview of textual and musical sources, contemporary reviews of both the revue, and the societal issues it treated. While the libretto exists in printed form, Sherr did not shy away from the version...

Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in Spain and its Legacy

This article considers the reasons that Spain was not successful in establishing a national ballet company or in developing a choreographic tradition, even though the Ballets Russes spent long periods of time in the country; returned to it on several occasions; had King Alfonso XIII's patronage; and nurtured fruitful artistic collaborations. Contemporary reviews, academic articles and the accounts of company artists are consulted to ascertain whether Diaghilev's legacy was obscured due to the country's subsequent history or whether Spain was simply unable to assimilate Diaghilev's artistic beliefs.

A Review of the Effect of Estrogen on Immune Efficacy in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) with Comparisons to Human and Murine Homologs

A review was conducted on current research surrounding the effect of estrogen, and the estrogen receptor, on immune development. Estrogen can regulate many processes and genes throughout immune development, from modulating complement activation and regulating genes crucial for hematopoiesis, to elevating toll-like receptor gene expression. Estrogen has also been shown to have a pronounced effect on regulating certain cancers through inducing macrophage infiltration. It has also been demonstrated to play an important role in the regulation of microRNAs that are important for proper immune development. A greater understanding of this hormone’s effect gained through the zebrafish model can lead to the development of better practices to improve both human and ecological health. Contemporary reviews typically examine the effect of estrogen-like compounds (oftentimes referred to as estrogenic endocrine disrupting compounds) on a sequestered part of immune system development. A distinct lack of cohesion exists in combining contemporary and past reports of the effects of estrogen on various aspects of immune system development in zebrafish. This review serves to fill that gap in knowledge, and to provide a gateway for other researchers interested in this topic. KEYWORDS: Zebrafish; Immune development; Zebrafish immunology; Estrogen; Estrogen receptor; Autoimmunity; Altered signaling; Hematopoiesis

Authorial Presence in Academic Book Reviews: A Thai-English Comparison

Authorial presence indicates the existence of authors in a text. It also suggests the authoritativeness of writers as they demonstrate their opinions. Closely similar terms are authorial voice or authorial identity and others. This paper defines the concept of authorial presence in relation to one of the marginalised disciplinary discourse – an academic book review. The author in the text here is, therefore, the reviewer. Based on a bilingual multidisciplinary corpus of contemporary academic book reviews in five fields of study, a qualitative text analysis with the use of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software is carried out to elucidate exponents of authorial presence in the texts and to compare the Thai and English reviews in different disciplines. The findings reveal various exponents of authorial presence, which are categorised into overt and covert entities with various sub-categories, e.g. the first-person point of view, the third-person point of view, self-citation, inclusive we, pro-dropping, and the review. Quantified data also indicate striking differences concerning not only linguistic and/or cultural issues but also disciplinary ones. It is expected that this study can contribute to the understanding of authorial presence, which is significant for readers’ comprehension of the text, including the position of the author that is portrayed in it. Keywords: authorial presence; academic book review; disciplinary discourse; interpersonal issues; cultural differences

Complexities of the Ethical Dilemmas in Qualitative International Relations Research: Research Subjects, Ethical Codes, and Constructing Qualitative Rigor

Existing scholarship has not thoroughly explored topics of ethical dilemmas faced by qualitative international relations researchers. Due to the distinctiveness of the study and the need to address ethical concerns with regard to international relations research, this article aims to elucidate the ethical dilemmas in three aspects: ethical dilemmas of research subjects (gatekeepers and vulnerable groups), ethical codes and scientific conduct, and constructing qualitative rigor in international relations. It further attempts to connect to existing opinions of social research studies critical toward the positivist methodological stances of contemporary ethical reviews and echoes the need to reflect on ethical dilemmas on a case-by-case basis.

“A Pair of Scissors, and One Daring, If Trembling, Snip—!”: Making Mrs. Oliphant’s Dress

Abstract: Devised and edited by the Reverend W.J. Loftie, the Art at Home Series, published by Macmillan & Co. between 1876 and 1883, was a highly successful collection of domestic advice manuals aimed at a growing lower-middle-class readership. This paper focuses upon the volume in the series devoted to the subject of the book Dress , written in 1878 by the well-known Scottish novelist Mrs. Margaret Oliphant (1828–97). Drawing upon previously unpublished sources from the Macmillan Archive and contemporary reviews, this article charts the book’s production and initial reception to suggest Dress reveals as much about the expedient world of Victorian writing and publishing practices as it does about fashion. Demonstrating Oliphant’s skill in “writing with scissors,” it reveals the intertextual relationship that Dress has with many other literary and visual sources. Whether we interpret this as an example of plagiarism or a creative strategy, I argue that while Dress should be considered a cultural document of the late-Victorian period, it can never be treated as straightforward evidence of how people dressed in the past.

The Lithuanian Translation and Reception of Mór Jókai’s novel And Yet It Moves

Mór Jókai’s novel And Yet It Moves [És mégis mozog a föld] was published in Lithuanian translation in 1892. The translator, Antanas Kriščiukaitis-Aišbė took as the basis the Polish translation of the book, which in turn was based on the German translation. In fact, it is not a translation in the traditional sense but a shortened, abridged version. The translation has attracted a great deal of interest, with numerous reviews by leading Lithuanian literary figures of the time, moreover, the influence of the Hungarian novel can be traced in several Lithuanian literary works. The impact of the work on Lithuanian culture is illustrated by the fact that several prominent figures of the time used the title of the novel as a kind of slogan of the Lithuanian national revival movement.The aim of the study is to examine how the Lithuanian translation came into being, to analyze the text of the translation itself, to demonstrate how it was received by Lithuanian critics, which contemporary Lithuanian works show its influence, how the title of the work survived in Lithuanian culture, and what factors influenced its popularity in Lithuania. Accordingly, it briefly describes the original work, the most important bibliographical data of the German and Polish translations, the translator’s personality and his works, and examines the factors and aspects that may have played a role in the choice of the work to be translated. In addition to the bibliographical data of the Lithuanian edition and the circumstances of its publication, I will analyze the preface and then examine the translator’s retention or omission of certain passages, the internal logic behind these, the stylistic differences from the original version, and how these may have affected the reception of the work.The paper briefly discusses contemporary reviews and tries to answer the question of how the Lithuanian reception was influenced by the characteristics of Lithuanian society at the time. The study also examines which Lithuanian literary works show the influence of Jókai’s novel, and analyzes Maironis’s poems Through Pains to Glory [Tarp skausmų į garbę] (1893) and Young Lithuania [Jaunoji Lietuva] (1905), where the similarities in plot and motives with Jókai’s work are so numerous that these works can clearly be considered to be inspired by Jókai; as well as Šatrijos Ragana’s short novels Viktutė (1901) and In the Old Manor House [Sename dvare] (1922), and Liudvika Didžiulienė-Žmona’s For the Fatherland [Del tevynes!] (1893).Finally, it presents documented instances of the use of the novel’s title as a slogan and examines their context. The paper concludes that the success of the work in Lithuania can be explained by similarities in the historical and social development of the two countries and between the social conditions in Hungary pictured in the novel and prevailing in Lithuania at the time of the publication of the translation.