Archival Files Research Articles

Devi Temple, Pahari, Loharu Rulers and History: Understanding the People’s Mind

It is believed that Devi Temple, Pahari is 850 years old; however, neither the archival sources nor the inscriptions are available to authenticate the hearsay. But, a 1904 British document has reference to Pahari ki Mandhi. Hence, with reference to the examination of the 304 archival files about Loharu State in the National Archives of India, contemporary traditions, popular songs, interviews, newspaper reports, other digital media plate forms and so on, this article authenticates that Devi (Pahari Mata) is not only 120 years old, but its history goes far beyond. Nevertheless, it has also been observed that the people’s beliefs in Devi show that whether there is a written history or not, but it has marked deep imprints on their mind. Devi is in every sphere of people’s life. It can be authenticated from the popular songs sung during the Ratijaga. Further, the role of blue bloods in the renovation of Devi temple at different intervals of time, placing other deities in the temple complex, construction of 48 Dharamshala in the compound for the pilgrims, and so on have been studied. It also discusses the role of Loharu rulers in sociocultural and economic life of the people. The religious policies of the state have also been examined. Simultaneously, it has also discussed the fair during Durga Puja [every six months Chaitra (March) and Aasoj (October)] and its cultural activities and of course people’s enthusiasm.

Pelaksanaan Pengarsipan Berkas Dalam Divisi Finance PT Dimensi Citra Semesta

This research aims to analyze the implementation of file archiving in the finance division of PT Dimensi Citra Semesta. The research utilizes a qualitative descriptive research method with data collection techniques including case studies, observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this research indicate that the implementation of file archiving in the finance division of PT Dimensi Citra Semesta involves six steps: receipt, verification, numbering, grouping, storage, and file disposal. The file archiving process aligns with the ISO 15489-1:2016 standard on records management. The file archiving tools in the finance division of PT Dimensi Citra Semesta consist of both physical and electronic tools. Archiving challenges in the finance division of PT Dimensi Citra Semesta are divided into two categories: internal challenges and external challenges. Internal challenges originate from within the finance division itself, such as space limitations, file damage, input errors, file loss, and others. External challenges come from outside the finance division, such as inappropriate file requests, delayed file deliveries, file format mismatches, and others.

Walka klas na pół etatu. Obrzeża polskiego międzywojennego ruchu komunistycznego

Part-time class struggle. The fringes of the Polish inter-war communist movement This article is to examine some obscure forms of involvement in the Polish inter-war communist movement: the Communist Party of Poland and its subordinate organisations. The author focuses on the fringes of the movement, a borderland between a revolutionary, subversive organisation and the “outside world”. There is a particular emphasis on the perspective of men and women operating in this borderland. The protagonists of the paper are communism “sympathisers” — those who did not belong to the organisation, but identified with its ideas and provided support to it, as well as members of the organisation whose ties to the movement, however, were loose or who gradually moved away from active involvement. In contrast to the dominant depictions focused on public figures, intellectuals, and artists, the author deals with “ordinary” plebeians or white-collar workers. The article provides answers to some important questions about belonging to the communist formation, but also about involvement in the political sphere in general. It reveals tensions between the ideological self-identification of individuals and its recognition by the reference group, as well as the patterns and limits of personal agency in a clandestine political movement. In addition, the author considers the role of both ideological factors as well as “biographical accessibility” (determinants such as health or family conditionings) in individuals’ definition of their role in the political sphere. The source material for the article primarly consists of ego- documents from archival personal files, allowing for a reflection on strategies of favourable self-presentation and mechanisms of party self-criticism.

Стосунки вахманів з євреями у таборі смерті Белжець: за архівними матеріалами СБУ

The purpose of the article is to investigate the relationship between the Vakhman staff and Jews who ended up in the Belzec extermination camp, directly or indirectly: during the creation of this camp, during its main functioning, and at the time of the liquidation of this structure, using materials contained in branch archives of the SSU. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, systematicity and objectivity, induction, and deduction. The methods used should be considered the method of analysis and partially the chronological, geographical, and historical-genetic methods. The scientific novelty of the research results is attributable to the insufficient study of the problem in the previous period and to the introduction into scientific circulation and processing by the article's author of a complex of little-known archival materials. Conclusions. In the Belzec extermination camp, an established mechanism of execution was involved, in which the Vakhman staff and kapos took a direct part in all its stages. Kapos and workers from the brigades allowed the camp management to replace ordinary Vakhmans at some stages of the destruction of prisoners, the reason for which was a conflict of interests. There were different ways of killing Jews: by shooting, gassing, and physical beating. Considering the Jews as workers, we found out that they were not a homogeneous category, divided by gender – into men's and women's teams, by professional orientation – into team workers and narrowly qualified workers, by social stratum – into ordinary workers and «seniors» in the form of kapo and oberkapo. Relations between the Vakhmans and the Jews had an exclusively «functional» character. The files mentioned only one attempt at a joint action by the Vakhman staff and the prisoners against the German administration, which ended in failure. The result was the tragic end of the labor brigade, which could serve as an example and perhaps one of the reasons for the uprising in the Sobibor extermination camp. The biggest problem of studying the issue based on the archival files remains the statistical research directions and the event chronology because the evidence gives only approximate dates and data on the number of workers and those killed. Prospects for further research are possible due to the expansion of the source base by attracting new archival cases, as well as due to the method of comparative analysis of various extermination camps and an interdisciplinary approach in the study of psychological portraits of guards and prisoner-workers.

Evaluation of patients undergoing 24-hour rhythm Holter monitoring in the Pediatric Cardiology unit

Objective: This study aims to determine the value of 24-hour Rhythm Holter monitoring (HM) in diagnosing and treating pediatric patients. Somebody reviewed our clinic's indications and results of 24-hour rhythm Holter monitoring. Materials and Methods: The files of 1670 patients who applied to our clinic between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022, were scanned retrospectively. Somebody retrospectively evaluated and recorded age, gender, reason for admission, presence of cardiac disease, presence of cardiac disease in the family, treatment histories, family consanguineous marriages, Electrocardiography (ECG) findings, Echocardiography (ECHO) findings, and HM findings were from the hospital computer archive files. Result: Found to be expected in 1,005 (60.2%) of the patients who underwent Holter monitoring(HM). Detected tachyarrhythmia in 408 (24.4%) patients, bradyarrhythmia in 85 (5.1%) patients, preexcitation syndrome in 73 (4.4%) patients, right bundle branch block in 27 (1.6%) patients, atrial-derived arrhythmia in 27 (1.6%) patients, genetic-related arrhythmia in 12 (0.7%) patients, pace rhythm in 12 (0.7%) patients, and other different Holter findings in 21 (1.3%) patients. Discussion: Since arrhythmic symptoms often occur intermittently in childhood, detecting them at presentation may not be possible. A missed ECG taken at rest provides information for a short period of cardiac rhythm and many arrhythmias, so the 24-hour Holter method(HM) is helpful for diagnosis. Our study has supported that HM is used increasingly frequently and is beneficial as an easy-to-apply, noninvasive method in diagnosing arrhythmia and in monitoring and treatment planning of cases with arrhythmia.

"ДЕЛО ГЕЙНРИХА": ИЗ ИСТОРИИ САТИРИЧЕСКОЙ ПЕЧАТИ, ЦЕНЗУРЫ И СУДЕБНЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ПРОВИНЦИИ В ГОДЫ ПЕРВОЙ РЕВОЛЮЦИИ 1905–1907 ГГ. ЧАСТЬ 1. ИЗДАТЕЛЬСКАЯ И ЦЕНЗУРНАЯ ИСТОРИЯ ЖУРНАЛА "КАРАНДАШ"

Using the example of the publication history of the “Karandash” magazine in the Saratov province (1906), the article considers the historical circumstances of the functioning of the satirical press in the administrative and legal space of the Russian province during the period of the first revolution. The paper analyzes the structure and content features of the satirical magazine, the publication of which was subordinated to the tasks of radical political agitation. Based on the newly identified, previously unpublished archival files from three collections of the State Archives of the Saratov Region, the vicissitudes of the “Heinrich case” (i. e., the trials that took place in 1907–1909 against K.E. Heinrich, the publisher of the “Karandash” magazine) were reconstructed. The text of the article includes a commented publication of the fragments of the archival documents (the official correspondence of the press inspector, the prosecutor of the Saratov Judicial Chamber, of the Saratov governor; the judicial procedural materials of the Saratov Judicial Chamber). The records from the “Heinrich case” show the characteristic phenomena and the processes in the Russian society and the government institutions of the early 20th century: the clash of different systems of political and legal values; inconsistency between the government agencies, the censorship and the judicial system; a combination of lenient and acquittal court sentences with harsh administrative penalties; the general ineffectiveness of the administrative and legal measures against radical political agitation in the country

Надмогильный камень Хусейн-бека из Чишминского мавзолея: описание 1910 года по материалам Российского государственного исторического архива

Research objectives: The publication and analysis of the epigraphic description of the 1910 tombstone of Husein-bek from the Chishminsky mausoleum in the territory of the modern Republic of Bashkortostan. Research materials: Archival documents and the epigraphic monument of Husein-bek (tombstone). The work also involves extensive data from the historiography of the study of the tombstone of Husein-bek from the Chishmin mausoleum. Results and novelty of the research: The analysis of the discovered archival file containing epigraphic descriptions of Turkic-Muslim monuments has been carried out. The history of the formation of archival documents of various confessions and the role of Grand Duke Nikolai Mikhailovich Romanov in the study and popularization of the epigraphic heritage of Russia is revealed in detail. A historiographical and textual analysis of the discovered epigraphic description of the 1910 tombstone of Husein-bek from the Chishmin mausoleum, this paper discloses the data on the epigraphist who completed the description of the monument in 1910. Attention is drawn to the unique interpretation by contemporaries of the place where Husein-bek was born, namely “from the Tirsanovoy area of Turkestan”. The author of the study puts forward his own original interpretation of the term « ترساني » and suggests that scientists look at this word as “Lakab” – part of an Arabic name, an honorary title. The issue of dating the monument is also being updated.

Recent Advances in Rate Control: From Optimization to Implementation and Beyond

Video coding is a video compression technique that compresses the original video sequence to produce a smaller archive file or reduce the transmission bandwidth under constraints on the visual quality loss. Rate control (RC) plays a critical role in video coding. It can achieve stable stream output in practical applications, especially real-time video applications such as video conferencing or game live streaming. Most RC algorithms either directly or indirectly characterise the relationship between the bit rate (R) and quantisation (Q) and then allocate bits to every coding unit so as to guarantee the global bit rate and video quality level. This paper comprehensively reviews the classic RC technologies used in international video standards of past generations, analyses the mathematical models and implementation mechanisms of various schemes, and compares the performance of recent state-of-the-art RC algorithms. Finally, we discuss future directions and new application areas for RC methods. We hope that this review can help support the development, implementation, and application of RC for new video coding standards.

Information potential of the database on the 1959 All-Union Population Census as a source for historical and demographic studies of the urban environment

The purpose of this database is to create an electronic source that focuses on the socio-demographic characteristics of the Ural City based on materials from the All-Soviet Population Census of 1959, using the example of Arti, a town-type settlement in the Sverdlovsk Region. The selection of this particular object is due to its ability to record the transformation processes from a rural factory settlement to a town, against the backdrop of a relatively homogenous ethnosocial environment. The appeal to the original census materials is justified by their higher information content, as compared to published data that has undergone editing. The discovered Artinsky district archive file contains information on the town of Arti alone and represents a sample with an unclear formation process, similar in nature to a natural process. The study of methods for organizing and conducting a census indicates a relatively high level of reliability in its primary data. Historical and genetic methods, methods of source analysis, and mathematical statistics are used. A study of the distribution of data by gender and social groups, conducted using mathematical statistical methods in comparison to published data, allows us to conclude that the sample of materials formed from the census of Arti's urban-type settlement accurately reflects the properties of the entire population covered by the survey. The database created based on the materials of the 1959 All-Union Population Census is similar in content to the original source, with the addition of aggregated information about the composition and structure of families, as well as information about housing conditions. The features of both the source and database are focused, to a greater extent, on historical and demographic research, particularly family history. Due to its informative nature, the database can become a useful tool for researchers in this field.

The Digital Archiving Strategy for Financial Documents in the Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Sidenreng Rappang Regency for More Optimal Administrative Services

This study aims to: analyze the effectiveness of the digital file archiving strategy in improving administrative service efficiency in the Finance Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach conducted in the Finance Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. The data were collected from employees and leadership during the research period. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis method used is descriptive-analytic with three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The study found that the archiving system in the Finance Department still combines manual, semi-manual, and digital methods, with uneven implementation of procedures, leading some employees to continue relying on manual methods. Digital archiving has proven effective in enhancing administrative efficiency, but improvements in data security and ongoing training are needed to achieve optimal efficiency.

О вариантах синхронических русских переводов калмыцкого письма конца XVII в.

Introduction. Russian translations of Kalmyk official letters housed at Russia’s archives may serve as vivid historical sources both on seventeenth–eighteenth century Kalmyk-Russian relations — and on how translation studies emerged and developed in our country. So, archival files often contain draft translations with original revisions that somewhat show the shaping of the final text and the translation process at large. Materials and methods. The paper examines several Kalmyk-to-Russian synchronic translations of Kalmyk Tayiji Ayuka’s letter dated 21 February 1688. The variants are analyzed with due regard of why the translator would select certain lexemes, replace the already selected ones, and virtually ignore some quite sizeable fragments of the source text. The comparative method proves key to the study. Results. The comparative insight outlines the overall translation strategy: a synchronic translation does focus on the source text and articulate major messages contained therein — but is also replete with additional details. In general, the translation process in not reduced to copying the source text with the aid of target language means, and some distinctions of traced revisions attest to there may have been a transmitter of oral information, though written speech patterns did prevail. The lexical substitutions, corrections of word forms, changes in syntactic constructs clearly illustrate how the translator was making his way through the text.

Приходской клир как объект ложного доносительства со стороны прихожан. Зарисовка на тему повседневности Казанской епархии второй половины XIX в.

The article attempts to highlight such a little-studied, but important and interesting phenomenon of the daily parish life of the late synodal period as the discrediting of the clergy by parishioners. The relations between pastors and the flock in the designated period went far beyond the limits of liturgical practice and had their own specific psychological, cultural, social and economic refraction. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the clergy were an integral, but not always an organic part of the socio-cultural space of the parish, occupying a separate position in it due to a special legal and spiritual status. Meanwhile, the integration that took place had visible side effects, predetermining the rigid and multifaceted dependence of the clergy on the flock. Their relationship was in a permanent search for a balance between different centers of power, needs and interests. This often resulted in a sharp dissonance, which turned into slanders, false denunciations of priests, deacons and acolytes, prompting the diocesan authorities to initiate inquiries and investigations. The very fact of the presence of such a phenomenon in parish life not only speaks about the specifics of the ethical background of rural society, but also the extremely vulnerable position of the clergy. Archival files deposited in the fund of the Kazan Spiritual Consistory and stored in the State Archive of the Republic of Tatarstan reveal a tragic picture of cases of confrontation between clergy and flock, indicating the dominance of illegal approaches of peasants in resolving conflicts that have arisen. For the completeness of its reflection, the article uses the method of a rich description, and attention is purposefully paid to the smallest details of each of the cases involved. The sources involved in the publication are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time.

“ОСТАННЄ СЛОВО” В СУДОВІЙ ЗАЛІ ЯК ВИКЛИК ВЛАДІ (З КРИМІНАЛЬНОЇ СПРАВИ ДИСИДЕНТА ЗОРЯНА ПОПАДЮКА)

Drawing upon the declassified archival files meticulously preserved by the State Security Committee of the Ukrainian SSR, this endeavor seeks to illuminate the profound impact of the Soviet totalitarian system and propaganda on human destinies. Despite the relentless efforts to suppress individual spirits, it becomes evident that the indomitable spirit and the capacity for conscious resistance persisted among citizens who refused to succumb to Moscow's propaganda machinery. In particular, the focus of this exploration is on the remarkable case of Zorian Popadiuk, a first-year student enrolled in the Faculty of Philology at Lviv University. The publication of the final statement delivered by Popadiuk during his trial serves as a poignant lens through which to discern the moral and intellectual resilience of this young non-conformist, subsequently evolving into a dissident and enduring the harsh realities of long-term incarceration within the confines of Soviet camps. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a repressive regime that sought to mold the thoughts and actions of its citizens through pervasive propaganda. The declassified files present a harrowing account of the ways in which the Soviet machinery endeavored to cripple the destinies of individuals, aiming to subjugate the collective consciousness to the dictates of the ruling ideology. However, as we delve into the life and trial of Zorian Popadiuk, it becomes apparent that the spirit of resistance and the quest for individuality persisted against all odds. Zorian Popadiuk's journey from a seemingly ordinary first-year student to a symbol of dissent is a testament to the human capacity for resilience in the face of oppressive systems. The trial, a crucial juncture in his life, serves as a microcosm of the larger struggle against ideological conformity. Popadiuk's final statement, extracted from the trial records, unveils the depth of his moral and intellectual fortitude. It becomes a significant point of reflection, shedding light on the inner workings of a non-conformist mind grappling with the ideological juggernaut of the Soviet state. The examination of Popadiuk's trial extends beyond a mere historical account; it provides valuable insights into the broader socio-political landscape of the time. It serves as a poignant reminder that, even within the confines of a totalitarian regime, there existed individuals who resisted the homogenizing effects of propaganda, clinging steadfastly to their convictions and individuality. The publication of Popadiuk's final words serves a dual purpose – to acknowledge the personal sacrifice of one individual and to unveil the collective resistance simmering beneath the surface of the Soviet society.

Energy consumption in MRI: Determinants and management options

BackgroundEnergy consumption awareness is a known concern, and radiology departments have energy-intensive consuming machines. The means of energy consumption management in MRI scanners have yet to be evaluated. PurposeTo measure the MRI energy consumption and to evaluate the means to reduce it. Materials and methodsData was retrieved for two MRI scanners through the hospital's automated energy consumption measurement software. After correlation with picture archiving and communication system (PACS) files, they were segmented by machine and mode (as follows: stand-by, idle and active) and analyzed. Active mode data for a specific brain MRI protocol have been isolated, and equivalent low energy consuming protocol was made. Both were performed on phantom and compared. Same protocol was performed on a phantom using 3.0T 16 and 32 head channels coils. Multiples sequences were acquired on phantom to evaluate power consumption. ResultsStand-by mode accounted for 60 % of machine time and 40 % of energy consumption, active mode accounted for 20 % machine time and 40 % energy consumption, idle mode for 20 % imachine time and 20 % consumption. DWI and TOF sequences were the most consuming in our brain-MRI protocol. The low energy consuming protocol allowed a saving of approximately 10 % of energy consumption, which amounted for 0.20€ for each examination. This difference was mainly due to an energy consumption reduction of the DWI sequence. There were no difference in consumption between a 3.0T 16 and 32 channels head coils. Sequence's active power and duration (especially considering slice thickness) have to be taken into account when trying to optimize energy consumption. ConclusionThere are two key factors to consider when trying to reduce MRI scan energy consumption. Stand-by mode energy consumption has to be taken into account when choosing an MRI scan, as it can't be changed further on. Active mode energy consumption is dependent of the MRI protocols used, and can be reduced with sequences adaptation, which must take into account sequence's active power and duration, on top of image quality.

Politica aparențelor, discursul prieteniei. Elaborarea convențiilor de aprovizionare a armatei ruse. Țara Românească, 1831-1832

This paper deals with the way Russia and Wallachia signed a convention that regulated the supply of the Russian army, while it was stationed in the principality between 1828 and 1836. If establishing such a procedure through mutual agreement might appear as positive, the manner in which the act was validated reveals that diplomacy and reciprocity were in fact abandoned. In the end, what prevailed was the pretention on the Russian representatives to impose their will unilaterally, by breaching protocols that they themselves initiated in the winter of 1831-1832. Wallachian authorities were never notified as to who was to sign the convention on Russia’s behalf, and the principality’s legislative body (co-signer, alongside the Wallachian government) never even received a notification of Russia having signed the act. As far as we know from the Romanian archives, this did not take place, even though the convention was fully applied. Moreover, the legislative body saw itself in the rare position of not being granted a duplicate or copy of the convention, as even documents related to the matter were redrawn from its offices. In an entire timeline of obeying orders under the guise of concluding an agreement, Wallachian lawmakers requested in vain that some formalities be respected. They asked the Russian governor to sign the convention, and later demanded the local government to hand over copies and related documents. What was supposed to be an act that would lead to the “stabilization of the country’s blessing, concluded in a joyful day for all Romanians”, was informally classified and obscured in archival files.

Evaluation of pediatric patients installed due to acute gastroenteritis

Objectives: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most prevalent causes of death and morbidity in children and a significant health issue in Turkey, as well as developed and developing nations. The purpose of this study is to analyze retrospectively the patients with acute gastroenteritis who sought treatment at the Kızıltepe State Hospital in Mardin. Methods: This study was designed as a single-center retrospective study in which demographic variables were evaluated by taking fresh stool samples from the patients who applied to the Mardin Province Kızıltepe State Hospital between 01/11/2020 and 31/10/2021 with the complaint of diarrhea. The information of rotavirus, enteric adenovirus and amoeba viruses in stool samples was investigated by qualitative immunochromatographic test. The researcher assessed the research data utilizing the hospital's file archive materials and three factors set by the researcher. The researcher extracted the information about these factors from the patient files and stored it in a Microsoft Office Excel file. Results: According to the gender variable of the research participants, Amoeba positive rates were considerably higher in males than in girls (35.8% versus 22.6%, p = 0.046, respectively). According to the age groups variable, rotavirus antigen positive was statistically significantly greater in the 5-24 month age group compared to other age groups (p = 0.034). Similarly, Amoeba positive was statistically substantially higher in the 5-24 month age group compared to other age groups (p = 0.001). There was no significant variation between age groups in the distribution of adenovirus. According to the seasonal variable, rotavirus antigen positivity was most prevalent in the spring, and the difference between the spring and other seasons was statistically significant (p = 0.001), whereas amoeba positivity was most prevalent in the summer, with no statistically significant difference between the seasons (p = 0.003). The frequency of undiscovered variables was greater during the spring-summer months, and a statistically significant difference (p = 0.041) was identified between the groups. The seasonal variation in the prevalence of Adenovirus antigen positive was not statistically significant (p = 0.394). Conclusions: As a result, in poor and underdeveloped nations, it is among the top five causes of death in children under the age of five, in relation to acute gastroenteritis. Furthermore, the majority of these deaths may be minimized by preventative and prevention strategies. It is the responsibility of governments, health professionals, and families to foster a safe and healthy environment for all infants and children during their infancy and development. Community-based health strategies should be undertaken to lower the morbidity and death rates of millions of people worldwide who are exposed to harmful environmental conditions and malnutrition.

The unseen casualties of the First World War: insights from a randomly selected military sample.

Studies of the morbidity burden of military personnel participating in the First World War (WWI) have tended to focus on specific outcomes (e.g., injuries). Therefore, we aimed for a more complete assessment. From a random sample of active war service-exposed New Zealand WWI veterans used in previously published work, we examined a random subsample of 200 personnel. Data on diagnoses, hospitalisations and outcomes were extracted from the online archival military files. These personnel experienced a very high morbidity burden with 94% having at least one new condition diagnosed during their military service (mean: 2.4 per individual; range: 0 to 8). The relative severity of these conditions was reflected by the high level of hospitalisation (89% at least once; mean: 1.8 hospitalisations for new conditions per individual) and 59% of personnel being deemed no longer fit for military service at some stage. More of the new diagnoses were for infectious diseases than for conflict-related injuries (117 vs 50 cases per 100 personnel). Respiratory conditions such as influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis affected 33% of personnel, and 14% were diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections. Diseases reflecting hazardous environmental conditions were relatively common e.g., for dysentery/gastroenteritis in 12% and scabies in 5% of personnel. Diagnoses suggestive of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were present in 10% and chemical warfare injuries in 6%. The overall morbidity burden of this military force in WWI was very high, and much higher than the previous official estimates.

“Keep That German Kitsch Away from the Czech Hands!” Ethnic Cleansing in the Light of Material Culture: Furnishings of the Displaced Moravian and Silesian Nobility on the Post-1945 Brno Auction Market


 
 
 The paper deals with the significant social restructuring and radical ethnic cleansing in post-Second World War Czechoslovakia borderlands as evidenced by the art market, where massive state appropriations and transfers of furnishings from the mostly ex-German and ex-Hungarian nobility residences manifested themselves in huge wave of frenetic auction sales. The uniquely preserved archive file on the Karel Ditrich Exhibition and Auction House in Brno enables us to reconstruct these processes within the scope of the entire Moravian and Silesian territory. The documents reveal the contemporary ethnic, social, and economic disputes, leading in the end to significant class and social transfers, i. e., new trends in living culture and collecting.
 
 

Multilab Validation Report for the Verification and Subtyping of Listeria monocytogenes Using qPCR

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a Gram-positive bacterium that causes invasive listeriosis, an illness with high mortality and hospitalization rates. Due to the severity of illness associated with Lm, rapid identification and characterization of isolates from foods and the food-processing environment are critical to properly identify and track the pathogen and quickly remove adulterated foods from the market. Prior methods can rely on time-consuming biochemical or sera-agglutination assays to perform these tasks. Development of a high-throughput method that would rapidly perform these tasks is critical to improve response to contamination events. Previously, a single laboratory validation of a qPCR-based method was presented that could rapidly verify Lm isolates and characterize them into six molecular serogroups. In the current study, a multi-laboratory validation (MLV) was performed to evaluate the reliability of the qPCR method for identification and serogrouping of Lm isolates. Sixteen collaborating laboratories independently analyzed a panel of 43 blinded isolates plus three control strains using the qPCR method. This panel was comprised of representatives for non-Listeria (n = 7), Listeria sp. (n = 8), and Lm (n = 28) strains. The Lm isolates contained representatives of the six serogroups: 2A, 2B, 2C, 4B, NT, and 4bV/IVb-v1, with five strains for each serogroup except 4bV/IVb-v1 (n = 3). The results generated by 16 laboratories showed high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, generally ≥97%, for both the genus-species and serogrouping qPCRs. Results from one laboratory lowered the sensitivity of the non-Listeria group to 93%. These results indicated the method was highly reliable. However, only the previously evaluated serogroups were tested within the MLV panel, though there is the potential for other serogroup results. Sequence Read Archive (SRA) files for Lm isolates were evaluated to determine the frequency of other potential serogroup profiles. This effort identified a low percentage of isolates with atypical qPCR serogroups (0.30%) that are consistent with Lm and were generally associated with lineage II and the natural environment. In summary, the results indicate that the proposed qPCR method is reliable and has a high degree of sensitivity, accuracy, and specificity, while also decreasing hands-on analysis time and increasing throughput of the analysis.

Associations between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and prognosis in patients with neuroblastoma.

Recent studies have shown that the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a new inflammatory marker that is effective in determining the prognosis of many solid tumors, chemotherapy responses, survival, and their recurrence rate. Therefore, we performed a retrospective study to investigate the effect of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) on risk factors and prognosis in these patients. In this study, 246 pediatric patients with neuroblastoma who were diagnosed, treated, and followed up during 2000-2021 in Division of Pediatric Oncology, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, were included. Required information of patients was obtained from archive files, Mergentech hospital program, and E-pulse system. Median value for NLR was found to be 1.06, for PLR it was found as 92. The relationship of NLR values with age, stage, risk group, and Shimada was found to be statistically signifıcant with p<.001, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) (p=.006) also depicted the signifıcant value. Likewise, the relationship of PLR values with age (p<.001), stage (p=.022), Shimada (p=.004), and N-Myc amplification (p=.039) was found to be statistically significant as well. Survival analysis showed that no statistically significant difference was observed among the higher and lower values of NLR. Survival rates were noticed to be higher in the lower values of NLR (10-year overall survival [OS] 55% vs. 49%, 10-year event-free survival (EFS) 54% vs. 43%), albeit nonsignificant. Pretreatment evaluation of NLR and PLR values in patients with neuroblastoma may be instructive in respect of prognosis and risk group.