101 research outputs found
European Union: identity, diversity and integration
No full textThis publication also contains the papers of the PhD Candidates, National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest, Romania, beneficiaries of the “Doctoral Scholarships for a Sustainable Society”, project co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund, Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2007-2013. Contents: Mircea BRIE, István POLGÁR, Florentina CHIRODEA: Cultural Identity, Diversity and European Integration. Introductory Study. I. Identity and elements of anthropology in the European space - Roxana Maria DASCĂLU: Insights Into the Concept of European Identity; Horia MOAŞA: Voice and Silence in Relation to Identity; Andreea MOLOCEA: To See Things in Another Perspective: Feminist Influence in Epistemology, a New Way of Regarding Social and Political Science; Ileana SĂDEAN: Anthropological Representations of the Foreign Rural Development Model "Leader" in Romania. II. Education and communication - Ioana CIUCANU: Making Diversity Work in European Higher Education the Interplay Between Performance and Diversification; Mirela VLASCEANU: Impact of Quality-Based Funding in Romanian Higher Education: 1999-2010; Andra-Maria ROESCU: Studying Causal Inference in Political Science. The Case of Experiments; Paul PARASCHIVEI: Political Communication in Romania from a New Perspective: the Online Voter; Andreea Elena CÂRSTEA: Mass Media and the Reconfiguration of the Public Sphere. III. European Union zone: the institutional dimension - Bogdan BERCEANU: The Dimension of Emerging Institutions in the European Union Member States; Adina MARINCEA: Who are the Olympians? A Cross-Country Analysis of People’s Trust in the EU; Monica OPROIU: Case-Study in Third-Party Intervention: the EU Mediation in the Russia-Georgia War of August 2008; Vasile ROTARU: The Neo-Finlandization – a Theoretical Review. IV. European policies and management models - Vicenţia Georgiana DUŢESCU: Policy Cohesion of the European Union a Perspective on the Management Authority for the Sectoral Operational Programme on Transport 2007-2013; Maria-Magdalena RICHEA: Models of Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Sector Organizations; Anca-Adriana CUCU: Performance Management of Health Care System in Romania: Realities and Perspectives; Cristinela-Ionela VELICU: Cross-Border Mobility of Health Professionals: an Exploratory Study of Migration Flows and Retention Policies in the CEE Region. V. European zone: social demographic perspective - Dragos Lucian IVAN: As the Population Clock Winds Down or Speeds Up? Demographic Stories: Apocalyptic, Opportunistic and Realistic; Andra Maria POPA: The Constitutionalization of the European Economic and Social Model; Cristina SANDU: New Paths of Social Services Through Social Entrepreneurship; Mihaela TUCĂ: Corporate Social Responsibility as a Supporting Framework for Country Competitiviness
Low-dose radiations derived from cone-beam CT induce transient DNA damage and persistent inflammatory reactions in stem cells from deciduous teeth
No full textOBJECTIVES: Cone-beam CT (CBCT), a radiographic tool for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in dental practice, was introduced also in pediatric radiology, especially orthodontics. Such patients subjected to repetitive X-rays examinations may receive substantial levels of radiation doses. Ionizing radiation (IR), a recognized carcinogenic factor causing DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) could be harmful to undifferentiated cells such as dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) since inaccurately repaired or unrepaired DSBs may lead to malignant transformation. The H2AX and MRE11 proteins generated following DSBs formation and pro-inflammatory cytokines (CKs) secreted after irradiation are relevant candidates to monitor the cellular responses induced by CBCT. METHODS: DPSCs were extracted from human exfoliated deciduous teeth and their phenotype was assessed by immunocytochemistry and flow-cytometry. Cells were exposed to IR doses: 5.4-107.7 mGy, corresponding to 0.5-8 consecutive skull exposures, respectively. H2AX and MRE11 were detected in whole cells, while IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, TNFα in supernatants, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at different time points after exposure. RESULTS: The phosphorylation level of H2AX in DPSCs increased considerably at 0.5 h after exposure (p < 0.001 for 3, 5, 8 skull exposures and p < 0.05 for 1 skull exposure, respectively). MRE11 response could only be detected for the highest IR dose (p < 0.001) in the same interval. CKs secretion increased upon CBCT exposure according to doses and time. CONCLUSIONS: The DPSCs exposure to CBCT induces transient DNA damage and persistent inflammatory reaction in DPSCs drawing the attention on the potential risks of IR exposures and on the importance of dose monitoring in pediatric population.sponsorship: The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Atomic Energy Community's Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2011 under grant agreement no 604984 (OPERRA: Open Project for the European Radiation Research Area). (European Atomic Energy Community|604984)status: Publishe
Determinants of adoption of protected designation of origin label: Evidence from the french brie cheese industry
No full textThis paper investigates empirically the determinants of agro-food firms' adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) label. A unique dataset containing firm-level cost and production information on the French Brie cheese is used, covering the period 1980-2000. The Brie cheese data are especially relevant as PDO Brie producers have coexisted with other non-PDO producers since 1981. To evaluate the producers' incentive to opt for PDO certification, we use a structural switching regression model which incorporates cost and production structure variables. Results show that PDO certification is less attractive the higher the costs of raw materials and the greater the size of the company. PDO Brie cheese production costs are estimated to be on average 40percent higher than those for non-PDO Brie. The PDO production process could be technically inefficient when compared with the unconstrained non-PDO manufacturing; yet, PDO producers benefit from a price premium on their product which offsets their higher production cost. © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 The Agricultural Economics Society.Ali A. I., 1993, MEASUREMENT PRODUCTI, P120; Arfini F., 2006, CASE STUDY PARMIGIAN; BABCOCK BA, 2003, IOWA AG REV, V9; BANKER RD, 1984, MANAGE SCI, V30, P1078, DOI 10.1287-mnsc.30.9.1078; Bonnet C, 2001, EUR REV AGRIC ECON, V28, P433, DOI 10.1093-erae-28.4.433; BOWLIN WF, 1998, J COST ANAL FAL, P3; Coelli T, 1999, EUR J OPER RES, V117, P326, DOI 10.1016-S0377-2217(98)00271-9; Colinet P., 2006, CASE STUDY COMTE CHE; Collado R., 2006, CASE STUDY DEHESA EX; Fare R., 1994, PRODUCTION FRONTIERS; FARRELL MJ, 1957, J R STAT SOC SER A-G, V120, P253, DOI 10.2307-2343100; HASSAN D, 2002, CAHIERS EC SOCIOLOGI, V65, P23; Huang MY, 2002, J PROD ANAL, V18, P223, DOI 10.1023-A:1020686610802; Marette S, 2005, 05WP406 IOW STAT U C; Rosen Sherwin, 1979, J POLITICAL EC, V87, P507; Sauer J, 2006, J APPL ECON, V9, P139; SEIFORD LM, 1990, J ECONOMETRICS, V46, P7, DOI 10.1016-0304-4076(90)90045-U; van Ittersum K, 2007, J AGR ECON, V58, P1, DOI 10.1111-j.1477-9552.2007.00080.x108
European union. identity, diversity and integration
No full textThis publication also contains the papers of the PhD Candidates, National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest, Romania, beneficiaries of the “Doctoral Scholarships for a Sustainable Society”, project co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund, Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2007-2013.
CONTENTS
Mircea BRIE, István POLGÁR, Florentina CHIRODEA, Cultural Identity, Diversity and European Integration. Introductory Study ;
I. IDENTITY AND ELEMENTS OF ANTHROPOLOGY IN THE EUROPEAN SPACE ;
Roxana Maria DASCĂLU, Insights Into the Concept of European Identity ;
Horia MOAŞA, Voice and Silence in Relation to Identity ;
Andreea MOLOCEA,To See Things in Another Perspective: Feminist Influence in Epistemology, a New Way of Regarding Social and Political Science ;
Ileana SĂDEAN, Anthropological Representations of the Foreign Rural Development Model “Leader” in Romania ;
II. EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION ;
Ioana CIUCANU, Making Diversity Work in European Higher Education the Interplay Between Performance and Diversification ;
Mirela VLASCEANU, Impact of Quality-Based Funding in Romanian Higher Education: 1999-2010 ;
Andra-Maria ROESCU , Studying Causal Inference in Political Science. The Case of Experiments ;
Paul APARASCHIVEI , Political Communication in Romania from a New Perspective: the Online Voter;
Andreea Elena CÂRSTEA , Mass Media and the Reconfiguration of the Public Sphere ;
III. EUROPEAN UNION ZONE – THE INSTITUTIONAL DIMENSION ;
Bogdan BERCEANU, The Dimension of Emerging Institutions in the European Union Member States ;
Adina MARINCEA, Who are the Olympians? A Cross-Country Analysis of People’s Trust in the EU ;
Monica OPROIU, Case-Study in Third-Party Intervention: the EU Mediation in the Russia-Georgia War of August 2008 ;
Vasile ROTARU, The Neo-Finlandization – a Theoretical Review ;
IV. EUROPEAN POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT MODELS ;
Vicenţia Georgiana DUŢESCU,Policy Cohesion of the European Union a Perspective on the Management Authority for the Sectoral Operational Programme on Transport 2007 – 2013 ;
Maria-Magdalena RICHEA, Models of Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Sector Organizations ;
Anca-Adriana CUCU, Performance Management of Health Care System in Romania: Realities and Perspectives ;
Cristinela-Ionela VELICU, Cross-Border Mobility of Health Professionals: an Exploratory Study of Migration Flows and Retention Policies in the CEE Region ;
V. EUROPEAN ZONE: SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ;
Dragos Lucian IVAN, As the Population Clock Winds Down or Speeds Up? Demographic Stories: Apocalyptic, Opportunistic and Realistic ;
Andra Maria POPA, The Constitutionalization of the European Economic and Social Model ;
Cristina SANDU,New Paths of Social Services Through Social Entrepreneurship ;
Mihaela TUCĂ, Corporate Social Responsibility as a Supporting Framework for Country Competitiviness
Government cloud computing and the policies of data sovereignty
No full textGovernment cloud services are a new development at the intersection of electronic government and cloud computing which holds the promise of rendering government service delivery more effective and efficient. Cloud services are virtual, dynamic and potentially stateless which has triggered governments' concern about data sovereignty. This paper explores data sovereignty in relation to government cloud services and how national strategies and international policy evolve. It concludes that for countries data sovereignty presents a legal risk which can not be adequately addressed with technology or through contractual arrangements alone. Governments therefore adopt strategies to retain exclusive jurisdiction over government information. --cloud computing,electronic government,data sovereignty,data ownership,information assurance,international data transfers
Mesenchymal stem cell- derived exosomes as cell-free therapeutics for sensorineural hearing loss
No full textSensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) can result from various factors, including ototoxic drugs (such as aminoglycosides and chemotherapeutic agents), prolonged exposure to intense sound, and autoimmune or genetic disorders. In adult mammals, the loss of sensory cells in the cochlea is irreversible due to their lack of regenerative capacity. Current treatment options include hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, which rely on residual hearing, and cochlear implants for severe cases, which provide limited auditory recovery while leading to the loss of any remaining natural hearing. Stem cell therapies, particularly those involving mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), are being increasingly explored in regenerative medicine. MSCs are multipotent cells capable of differentiating into mesodermal lineage cells and possess immunomodulatory and regenerative properties, making them potential candidates for SNHL treatment. However, their administration carries risks, including unwanted differentiation, immune system activation, and potential tumorigenic effects. Exosomes, extracellular vesicles in the nanometer size range, are secreted by most eukaryotic cells. These vesicles, which have a double lipid membrane and contain genomic and proteomic material, play a crucial role in intercellular communication. Exosomes derived from MSCs exhibit similar biological functions to their parent cells but with significantly lower risks, as they do not trigger immune responses or pose oncological concerns. This paper aims to review current knowledge on the use of MSCs and MSC-derived exosomes for inner ear sensory cell regeneration and explore their potential for clinical applications
graffiti Volume 10, Issue 1, September 2012
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Improving perinatal mental health care for women, children, and families
No full text This article aims to explore the services and support available to women experiencing mental health conditions during the perinatal period, from the perspective of a third-year student mental health nurse. Through critical appraisal of the literature and evidence available on this subject, the author aims to provide knowledge and understanding of different approaches and services available to support vulnerable women. Recommendations for practice development are also discussed with a focus on the development of interprofessional working between health care professionals. </jats:p
L\u27écriture épique au début de la Renaissance. Humbert de Montmoret, Germain de Brie, Pierre Choque, L\u27incendie de la Cordelière
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No full textTitle from PDF caption (viewed on May 15, 2019).This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Includes bibliographical references.Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
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