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Η γλώσσα του Παλαμά και των δημοτικών τραγουδιών
No full textΤο άρθρο εξετάζει τη γλώσσα των έργων του Παλαμά. Η συγγραφέας, μελετώντας τα μορφολογικά χαρακτηριστικά της ποίησης του Παλαμά (π.χ. ανισοσύλλαβοι τύποι πληθυντικού αριθμού, θέση του τόνου, ρηματικοί τύποι, συλλαβική αύξηση), διαπιστώνει ότι ο ποιητής ακολουθεί κατά βάση τη γλώσσα των δημοτικών τραγουδιών.Το άρθρο εξετάζει τη γλώσσα των έργων του Παλαμά. Η συγγραφέας, μελετώντας τα μορφολογικά χαρακτηριστικά της ποίησης του Παλαμά (π.χ. ανισοσύλλαβοι τύποι πληθυντικού αριθμού, θέση του τόνου, ρηματικοί τύποι, συλλαβική αύξηση), διαπιστώνει ότι ο ποιητής ακολουθεί κατά βάση τη γλώσσα των δημοτικών τραγουδιών
A panel data analysis of social cohesion and human development causality
No full textThe literature on human development is mostly centered on human development core dimensions: health, education and living standard. Studies centered on non-core dimensions such as human rights, participation, and social dimensions are relatively less abundant compared to the formers. With regard to non-core dimensions, few cases consider the relationship between social cohesion and human development. For the few cases considering such aspect, none assesses the bidirectional relationship between the two concepts. This paper uses a panel data approach to investigate the relationship between social cohesion and human development in 61 countries all over the world. Two indices are used for this end: the Human Development Index (HDI) of the Human Development Report Office and an index of social cohesion from the Institute of Development Studies’ database for the period 1990 to 2010. The main findings suggest that in the long run there is a positive and significant bidirectional relationship between social cohesion and human development. No relationship is found in the short run. The study recommends investment in social cohesion to build humandevelopment
Ουδέτερη ως προς το φύλο γλώσσα και διερμηνεία: Μια έρευνα βασισμένη σε σώμα κειμένων
No full textΚαθώς η γλώσσα αποτελεί μηχανισμό έκφρασης της κυρίαρχης ιδεολογίας, αναπαριστά τις υφιστάμενες έμφυλες ανισότητες με αποτέλεσμα συχνά οι γυναίκες να υποεκπροσωπούνται ή να αποκλείονται πλήρως από τον λόγο. Το παρόν άρθρο μελετά το φαινόμενο αυτό στις διερμηνείες του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου με τη βοήθεια ενός παράλληλου σώματος κειμένων. Ειδικότερα, εξετάζει κατά πόσο οι διερμηνείς της ελληνικής καμπίνας εφαρμόζουν στρατηγικές δίκαιης ως προς το φύλο γλώσσας όταν διερμηνεύουν από τα αγγλικά και τα γερμανικά, δηλαδή από περισσότερο ουδέτερες ή συμπεριληπτικές γλώσσες, και σε ποιο βαθμό οι στρατηγικές αυτές διαφοροποιούνται από τις αντίστοιχες των διερμηνέων της γερμανικής καμπίνας
Understanding AI interpreting in context: A comprehension-based evaluation of human vs. machine-generated interpretations in a real-world setting.
No full textThe rise of AI in the interpreting industry poses pressing questions about the sustainability of interpreting as a profession. While commercial platforms promise real-time multilingual communication at scale, their functional effectiveness in high-stakes professional contexts remains underexplored. This study presents a comprehension-based evaluation comparing human and AI interpreting of a climate-related press conference. Following Reithofer’s (2013, 2014) methodology, 56 journalists were divided into two groups: one listening to professional human interpretation and the other to a cutting-edge AI service (KUDO AI Speech Translator). Results showed that the human group achieved higher comprehension scores (mean 4.5/10) than the AI group (mean 3.7/10), with the latter exhibiting a 17.9% “Don’t Know” rate. Qualitative feedback highlighted that AI’s lack of prosodic salience increased cognitive load, hindering deep information synthesis. These findings suggest that human intervention remains essential for ensuring semantic adequacy and effective information transfer in professional journalistic settings
Ναρκωτικά και Εξαρτήσεις. Συστηματική Ερμηνεία του Ν. 4139/2013 και των άρθρων 27-54 του Ν. 5129/2024 των Νίκου Παρασκευόπουλου, Κώστα Κοσμάτου (επιμ.). Από τις εκδόσεις Σάκκουλα, Αθήνα- Θεσσαλονίκη (2025).
No full textΒιβλιοκρισία της Σοφίας Βιδάλη για το έργο Ναρκωτικά και Εξαρτήσεις. Συστηματική Ερμηνεία του Ν. 4139/2013 και των άρθρων 27-54 του Ν. 5129/2024 των Νίκου Παρασκευόπουλου και Κώστα Κοσμάτου (επιμ.). Από τις εκδόσεις Σάκκουλα, Αθήνα- Θεσσαλονίκη (2025)
Half-Truths and Dubious Heraclitean Quotations: Clement’s Rhetoric Against Orpheus, Apollo, and Dionysus
No full textThis article examines specific passages from The Exhortation to the Greeks, focusing on rhetorical strategies for undermining the religious and cultural significance of Orpheus, Apollo, and Dionysus. It is argued that Clement employs half-truths, selective myth distortion and the appropriation of Heraclitean fragments to construct morally biased narratives aimed at persuading pagan audiences toward Christianity. Comparative analysis with authentic literary and historical sources reveals systematic misrepresentations, demonstrating Clement’s possible manipulation of authentic sources, reinterpretation of festivals and insertion of new mythical narratives. The study employs a methodological approach to evaluate primary sources, detect historical and cultural inconsistencies, and identify stable narrative patterns to distinguish authentic content from rhetorical constructions
Melatonin modulates pulmonary hypertension syndrome through increase of nitric oxide and its enzyme in chickens
No full textThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary melatonin in pulmonary hypertensive response by measuring nitric oxide and relative gene expression of endothelial and inducible nitric oxide synthases (eNOS and iNOS). A total of 144 one-day-old fast-growing chickens (Ross 308) were divided into three groups, with 48 birds per group. Each group was housed in one room and randomly split into three replicates, with 16 chickens per pen. The chicks were raised for 6 weeks under programmed cold stress. In experimental groups, cold stress was induced to study pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS), with melatonin supplemented at 0, 0.2, and 0.4 % diets. Post-experiment, serum total nitric oxide metabolites were measured and also heart (right ventricle) and lung tissues were analyzed for eNOS and iNOS gene expression by quantitative real-time PCR. Mortality rates were highest in the control group at 33.3%, followed by a decrement to 22.2% in the melatonin-0.2% treatment group, and further reduction to 13.9% in the melatonin-0.4% treatment group of chickens. The ratio of the right to total ventricular weight of heart as an indication of PHS was decreased in the melatonin-0.4% group of chickens at 42 days of age. A significant increase was revealed in the relative abundance of eNOS and iNOS genes within both the melatonin-0.2% and melatonin-0.4% groups of chickens compared to the control group (P < 0.05). However, no significant disparities in the expression levels of these genes were noted between the melatonin-0.2% and melatonin-0.4% groups (P > 0.05). There were no significant alterations in the relative quantities of these genes in both the melatonin-0.2% and melatonin-0.4% groups of chickens when compared to the control group (P > 0.05). It is concluded that melatonin may improve the cardiovascular system and decrease pulmonary hypertensive response through eNOS upregulation and the production of nitric oxide as a vasodilator
Anatomy and embryology of fish liver and pancreas with a focus on their use in research
No full textFish liver and pancreas perform indispensable roles related to food digestion, metabolism, and glucose homeostasis. Both organs have been reported to share several anatomical, developmental, and regenerative mechanisms with those of higher vertebrates, including humans. These shared similarities made them a target of numerous experimental research studies. In this article, we summarize the anatomical, histological, and developmental features involving the liver and pancreas in fish. We also discuss strengths and weaknesses of their use for disease modelling
Molecular detection and antifungal resistance profile of Candida spp. isolated from bovine mastitis cases
No full textMycotic mastitis is an increasingly recognized problem in dairy herds, with Candida species emerging as significant etiological agents. These opportunistic yeasts pose particular risks to immunocompromised animals and are frequently isolated from both clinical and subclinical mastitis cases. Given the growing concern about fungal mastitis in dairy production, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Candida species in bovine mastitis cases in Gujarat, India, and assess their antifungal susceptibility profiles to guide effective treatment strategies. A total of 608 bovine mastitic milk samples were collected over four months and systematically analyzed for fungal presence. Fungal isolation was performed using Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, with Candida species identification based on colony morphology, Gram staining and germ tube testing. Molecular confirmation was conducted using PCR with genus-specific primers targeting 250–350 bp amplicons. Antifungal susceptibility patterns were evaluated using the standardized disc diffusion method. Results revealed that fungal pathogens were present in 10.5% of all samples, with Candida species specifically accounting for 1.64% of the overall bovine mastitis cases. The isolated Candida species demonstrated characteristic cream-colored colonies with pasty consistency and exhibited Gram-positive, oval-shaped cells with typical budding morphology. Notably, all isolates tested negative for germ tube production. Molecular analysis confirmed the phenotypic identification, with all suspected Candida isolates producing the expected amplicon size range. Antifungal susceptibility testing revealed fluconazole as the most effective therapeutic agent, while ketoconazole demonstrated limited efficacy against the isolated strains. These findings underscore the importance of including fungal pathogens in the differential diagnosis of mastitis and also emphasizes the necessity of conducting antifungal susceptibility testing to develop targeted treatment protocols, ultimately improving therapeutic outcomes and reducing economic losses in dairy operations.