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Formation of a Roman Public Opinion by Octavian (from Ilyrian Campaign to Actium)
No full textThe article discusses the means and methods that Octavian used to form the public opinion of the Romans in the period 34–32 BC. The author notes their diversity and intensive use in political propaganda, but their effectiveness should not be exaggerated. Only patriotic slogans made Octavian the true leader of the Roman Republic. Octavian`s political talent was that he managed to capture and use Romans moods in his interests
Maillages administratifs officiels et identités territoriales officieuses : les échelons spatiaux de la différenciation identitaire en Roumanie
No full textOctavian Groza starts from the idea that simply by virtue of being at work, structures of territorial control can reduce territorial identity to mere identity discourses, which gain in importance what they lose in meaning. Arguing that such processes are at work today in Romania on the regional and departmental levels, the author underlines some mechanisms tending to dissolve territorial identities into identity discourses, which are then reduced to transient and preconceived territorial forms. According to the author, the idea of European identity is also caught in this meaning-destroying process
ONCE AGAIN TO THE QUESTION OF OCTAVIAN AUGUSTUS’ PRINCIPATE
No full textIn the article on the basis of scientific publications of Russian and foreign scientists, as well as information of ancient authors, there is the analysis of little-studied problems of the formation of Roman caesarism not only from formal legal, but also socio-economic and political points of view which objectively influenced the transformation of the Republican system in Rome. The author tries to resolve the question whether Octavian desired power for his personal elevation, and the formation for this the monarchical form of government, as many researchers believe, or his purpose was the development of the Republican system which was adequate to the challenges of time? Were the powers of August different from powers of other Roman magistrates? The article proposes a new vision of the purposes and tasks of the propaganda war between Antony and Octavian, as well as the peculiarities of Augustus acquisition of prestige, authority and powers of the tribune and consul, which became the basis of his Imperial power
Cosma, Octavian Lazár: The Romanian Music Chronicle vol. I (1973) - vol. IX (1991) [Rezension]
Get PDFThe nine volumes of the "Romanian Music Chronicle", printed by the Music Publishing Hause, Bucharest, in 20 years (1973-1991) are the fruit of an extremely elaborated investigation, that broke all the walls that tried to hide this real patrimony of spirituality. The author, Octavian Lazar Cosma, shouldered the responsibility of a difficult cultural mission to establish the main points of the Romanian music evolution during these two millennia
To be a ‘Fleschhewere’: Beheading, Butcher-Knights, and Blood-Taboos in Octavian Imperator
No full textThis article argues that the author of the fourteenth-century Middle English romance Octavian Imperator rewrites the beheading motif frequently found in literature, especially in medieval romance. More specifically, it demonstrates how the poet resignifies the giant’s severed head as an emblem not of the untested knight but, instead, of a lowly butcher, and reveals how, through semantic links and parallel descriptions of physical traits and behavioral characteristics, the narrative ties the butcher to non-Christian “Others” such as Saracens and Jews, and aligns all three groups with the figure of the knight, revealing the narrative’s engagement with larger thematic concerns of racial, ethnic, and class differences.</p
To be a ‘Fleschhewere’: Beheading, Butcher-Knights, and Blood-Taboos in Octavian Imperator
No full textThis article argues that the author of the fourteenth-century Middle English romance Octavian Imperator rewrites the beheading motif frequently found in literature, especially in medieval romance. More specifically, it demonstrates how the poet resignifies the giant’s severed head as an emblem not of the untested knight but, instead, of a lowly butcher, and reveals how, through semantic links and parallel descriptions of physical traits and behavioral characteristics, the narrative ties the butcher to non-Christian “Others” such as Saracens and Jews, and aligns all three groups with the figure of the knight, revealing the narrative’s engagement with larger thematic concerns of racial, ethnic, and class differences.</p
COVID-19 parameters in the Republic of Moldova and their role in strengthening surveillance through the information system
No full textIntroducere. Pandemia COVID-19 a provocat o criză majoră a sănătăţii publice, expunând limitele sistemelor tradiţionale de supraveghere epidemiologică. În Republica Moldova, experienţa din perioada 2020-2024 oferă o bază solidă pentru optimizarea proceselor prin digitalizare şi integrarea unui sistem informaţional. Scop. Analiza principalilor indicatori COVID-19 în Republica Moldova (2020-2024) pentru susţinerea modernizării supravegherii epidemiolo-gice prin instrumente informaţionale eficiente. Material şi metode. Studiul a utilizat date epidemiologice oficiale raportate în Republica Moldova în perioada 2020-2024. Au fost calculaţi indicatori esenţiali: rata de atac, rata de fatalitate, numărul de reproducere (R0), spitalizările şi utilizarea serviciilor ATI. Analiza a fost descriptivă, cu interpretare comparativă anuală şi contextualizare evolutivă. Rezultate. Analiza retrospectivă a datelor COVID-19 în Republica Moldova (2020-2024) a arătat o rată generală de atac de 24,79%, cu diferenţe clare pe grupe de vârstă: 5,76% la copiii şcolari şi 25,4% la adulţii activi. Rata de fatalitate a fost estimată la 1,93%, cu valori mai mari în primii doi ani. Ro a variat între 1,1 şi 3,99, indicând o transmisibilitate crescută în 2021-2022. Spitalizările au scăzut de la 19,9% la 2,8%, iar utilizarea ATI a urmat acelaşi trend. Rezultatele reflectă tranziţia către o formă endemică, susţinută de imunizarea colectivă, vaccinare, protocoale clinice adaptate şi o mai bună capacitate de răspuns. Concluzii. Studiul confirmă importanţa consolidării supravegherii epidemiologice prin sisteme informaţionale funcţionale. Analiza parametrilor esenţiali permite intervenţii rapide şi sprijină capacitatea de răspuns la crize de sănătate publică cu potenţial pandemic, chiar şi în contexte imprevizibile.Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a major public health crisis, revealing the limitations of traditional epidemiological surveillance systems. In the Republic of Moldova, the experience from 2020 to 2024 provides a solid foundation for optimizing processes through digitalization and information system. Objective. To analyze the main COVID-19 indicators in the Republic of Moldova (20202024) to support the modernization of epidemiological surveillance through effective information tools. Material and methods. The study used official epidemiological data reported in the Republic of Moldova from 2020 to 2024. Key indicators were calculated: attack rate, case fatality rate, reproduction number (R0), hospitalization rate, and ICU use. A descriptive and comparative annual analysis was performed to identify trends, gaps, and implications. Results. The retrospective analysis of COVID-19 data in the Republic of Moldova (2020-2024) showed a general attack rate of 24.79%, with clear differences by age: 5.76% in school-age children and 25.4% in working-age adults. The case fatality rate was estimated at 1.93%, higher in the first two years. Ro ranged from 1.1 to 3.99, reflecting increased transmission in 2021-2022. Hospitalizations dropped from 19.9% to 2.8%, and ICU usage followed the same trend. The results confirm the transition toward an endemic pattern, supported by collective immunity, vaccination, adapted clinical protocols, and improved response capacity. Conclusion. The study confirms the importance of strengthening epidemiological surveillance through functional information systems. Analyzing essential indicators enables rapid interventions and supports the response to public health crises with pandemic potential, even in unpredictable contexts
Disability-adjusted life years associated with liver-related complications among patients with Delta viral infection in Republic of Moldova
Get PDFIntroduction. Disability-adjusted life years (DALY) is a multidimensional measure used to quantify specific tasks of the
disease. Chronic liver disease attributed to hepatitis Delta virus (HDV) is one of the major causes that contribute to morbidity
and mortality in our country. The DALY estimate in HDV-induced liver disease has the potential to highlight both fatal
and nonfatal outcomes of the disease and thus, help in policy making and allocation of health resources.
Material and methods. This was an analytical prognostic study conducted in the 2021–2024 period, with the enrollment
of 104 patients with HDV-induced liver disease. YLL was predictively rated using Child-Pugh’s estimate of the remaining
years of life. The chronic liver disease questionnaire was used to evaluate patients’ disabilities along with the disability
weights of the Global Burden of Disease study, calculating YLD. The impact of DALY was interpreted according to the patient’s
safety indicators.
Results. 104 patients with HDV, originating in different areas of the country, were evaluated, with an average age of 56 ±4.5
years. Substantial YLD losses caused by HDV were mainly reported in working class. The greatest losses of YLD and DALY
were caused by cirrhosis of the liver, followed by hepatocellular carcinoma. A great rate of mortality attributed to HDV
was seen in the 45-59 and 60-74 age group. A total of 739.1 YLL in male gender and 719.5 in females were recorded for
cirrhosis. Overall, men attest a DALY value of 1358.44 total/29.53 per person, and women registered – 1477.3total /25.47
per person.
Conclusions. Chronic liver disease attributed to HDV is a medical challenge in Republic of Moldova. Loading the national
medical system with serious and overwhelmed patients, make the DALY calculation approach a priority setting
Ottaviano/Augusto e la Venetia nelle fonti letterarie: quale rapporto?
No full textThis article analyses Octavian/Augustus’ relationship with the Venetia region, as described by
literary sources. The author first examines the problem of Caesar’s legacy in the Transpadana, shedding
light on Octavian’s and Antony’s different attitudes towards the so-called causa Transpadanorum and
different components of the local society. Further insight is offered on the switching role of the Venetia
from strategic region for controlling Italy to staging area for military campaigns across the Alps (Germany,
Illyricum and Pannonia). Finally, the author makes an attempt to discern the exact periods when Augustus
resided in the Venetia region.
Keywords: Octavian/Augustus
P.Herc. 817 and the Augustan Ideology
Get PDFP.Herc. 817 provides us with the remnants of an anonymous and anepigraphic poem about the capture of Egypt by Octavian in 30 B.C. In the last years, the surviving fragments have been interpreted as containing a critical text against Augustus. However, a correct reading of the text and, especially, a contextualization of the poem in relation to the motives related with the Augustan ideology, allows to truly understand the author's point of view and his positioning towards the princeps. The author depicts the virtues of Octavian and of his soldiers, characterized positively in terms of fides, potentia, etc. Octavian restrains his soldiers from plundering the city of Pelousios, so that his clementia connects him to Julius Caesar directly
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