This paper addresses the depolarisation effect in off-body body area networks channels, based on measurements performed at 2.45 GHz in an indoor environment. Seven different scenarios, involving both static and dynamic users, were considered, taking a statistical perspective. The analysis of the cross-polarisation discrimination is performed, as well as the analysis of path loss in co- and cross-polarised channels. Results show a strong dependence of the cross-polarisation discrimination and of channel characteristics on the polarisation and propagation condition, i.e. line-of-sight (LoS), non-LoS or quasi-LoS. Distance, varied between 1 and 6 m in the considered scenarios, is observed to have very little impact on the cross-polarisation discrimination. In the considered dynamic scenario, the channel is characterised by lognormal-distributed shadowing and Nakagami-distributed multipath fading. Parameters of the Nakagami distribution have essentially different values in the co- and cross-polarised channels, showing a trend towards Rice in the former and Rayleigh in the latter. Based on results, a model is proposed for a dynamic off-body channel.

This paper addresses the depolarisation effect in off-body body area networks channels, based on measurements performed at 2.45 GHz in an indoor environment. Seven different scenarios, involving both static and dynamic users, were considered, taking a statistical perspective. The analysis of the cross-polarisation discrimination is performed, as well as the analysis of path loss in co- and cross-polarised channels. Results show a strong dependence of the cross-polarisation discrimination and of channel characteristics on the polarisation and propagation condition, i.e. line-of-sight (LoS), non-LoS or quasi-LoS. Distance, varied between 1 and 6 m in the considered scenarios, is observed to have very little impact on the cross-polarisation discrimination. In the considered dynamic scenario, the channel is characterised by lognormal-distributed shadowing and Nakagami-distributed multipath fading. Parameters of the Nakagami distribution have essentially different values in the co- and cross-polarised channels, showing a trend towards Rice in the former and Rayleigh in the latter. Based on results, a model is proposed for a dynamic off-body channel.

Pretende-se explorar a interface entre Ciencia da Informacao e Comunicacao e sua relacao com a interdisciplinaridade no tocante a gestao de conhecimento. Tambem sao apresentadas as caracteristicas resultantes da informacao e seus aspectos interdisciplinares, a partir das contribuicoes dos principais teoricos da area. Reflete-se sobre os aspectos que compoem os processos informativos e a interacao que ocorre entre ambos. Como procedimentos metodologicos, adotou-se a pesquisa de natureza bibliografica e documental, perpassando ambas as areas de conhecimento. Os resultados demonstram que esta interface propicia o desenvolvimento cientifico para a geracao do conhecimento em um processo integrador. Palavras-chave: Ciencia da Informacao. Interdisciplinaridade. Comunicacao. Informacao. Campo Cientifico. ABSTRACT t is intended to explore the interface between Information Science and Communication and its relation with interdisciplinarity in terms of knowledge management. It presents the characteristics resulting from the information and its interdisciplinary aspects from the contributions of the main theoreticians of the area. It reflects on the aspects that make up the information processes and the interaction that takes place between both. It considers that this interface provides the scientific development for the generation of knowledge in an integrative process. Keywords : Information Science. Interdisciplinarity. Communication. Information. Scientific Field.

When dealing with orthopaedic treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion, a long-term stability of the treatment outcome is not always achievable. Although, clinical investigations1-4 have reported that orthopaedic treatments are effective to reduce skeletal Class III malocclusion avoiding surgery, there is a tendency for some patients toward re-emergence of the Class III growth pattern, especially during the pubertal growth phase.5 ABSTRACT

A great number of spring garlic populations are present in Serbia. It is a very heterogeneous biological material. To date, it has been little studied. Therefore, the aim was to study its production and chemical characteristics. Eighteen populations of spring garlic were examined. Most of the production of this garlic in Serbia is based on them. They were examined in Zminjak, which is located in the central Macva (Serbia). The method of field experiments was used. The research lasted for three years. The results comprise two groups of parameters. The first group contains the results which show the most important productive characteristics (weight of bulb, number of cloves per bulb, bulb yield). The second group consists of the parameters for chemical characteristics of the investigated populations (dry matter, etheric oil, and allin). In this case, the populations demonstrated a significant influence, and their stability was also very conspicuous. Most of the investigated populations of spring garlic can serve as a good resultant material for obtaining new cultivars. The populations can be classified as follows: SG-18, SG-25, SG-28, SG-16, SG-29 (yield), SG-21, SG-26 (technological quality) and SG-29, SG-18, SG-16 (foodstuff and pharmaceutical quality). They can remain as populations, but it would be significantly better to create new cultivars by using them.

Microscopic analysis of the skin and cuticle of wool fibers in Dubska pramenka show different qualitative parameters. The research study included different parts of the body and the samples of the wool fibers from different regions of the body. Histological description shows difference in the basic structurers of the skin in Dubska pramenka. A very pronounced thin epidermis, while dermis and hypodermis are more developed on the samples from the shoulder. Cornified flakes-cuticle of the root of the tail was of a fine structure, and cornified flakes from the rump showed the features of the rough wool fibers. “Transitional form of cuticle” was dominant on the shoulder. The qualitative parameters have a significant influence on the overall quality of wool in general, and the research contributes to a greater usability value of the wool and development of livestock farming in areas in a broader sense.

Abstract Effects of additions of buckwheat flour and sourdough on the total phenols content, antioxidant activity, and sensory properties of crackers were examined. Different mixtures of wheat flour with addition of buckwheat flour and sourdough were used for the prepartion of crackers. Two types of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis) were used for the preparation of buckwheat sourdough. Properties of crackers made with addition of buckwheat flour and sourdough were analysed in comparison to control crackers made only with wheat flour. Significant increase of total phenols in comparison to wheat flour dough (0.73 mg gallic acid equivalent (GA)/g of dry basis (d.b.)) was accomplished by adding buckwheat flour (1.12 mg GA/g d.b.) and sourdough (1.77 and 1.79 mg GA/g d.b.) regardless of the type of lactic acid bacteries used. All samples showed the decrease in total phenol content during baking process. Crackers with sourdough had higher antioxidant activity (16.84 and 15.84 mmol Fe3+/g d.b.) compared to crackers made with addition of buckwheat flour (10.42 mmol Fe3+/g d.b.) and control sample (7.76 mmol Fe3+/g d.b.). The result of sensory analysis showed positive influence of sourdough on taste and texture of crackers and insignificant differences in odour and appearance of tested samples. Also, the chewiness of crackers made with the addition of buckwheat flour and sourdough was improved compared to control crackers made from wheat flour.

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of potentially inappropriate drug prescription (PIP) in older patients who were on chronic hemodialysis treatment and to explore the factors that lead to PIP. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was performed at the Department of Nephrology, Clinical Center Niš, Serbia. It included patients who were 65 years old and older who suffered from the end-stage of kidney failure and were treated by hemodialysis. Univariate and subsequent multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors for PIP or omission (PPO) according to the STOPP and START criteria. RESULTS The study included 83 patients. According to the START criteria, PPO was found in 18 (22%) patients, and 32 (39%) patients experienced PIPs according to the STOPP criteria. The following factors were associated with PIP according to the START criteria: a number of comorbidities, reading the patient leaflet, and having the habit of drinking coffee. According to the STOPP criteria, polypharmacy was associated with PIP (OR = 1.287, p = 0.021): each additional drug increased the risk of potentially inadequate medications (PIM) by 28.7%. CONCLUSION Adequate consideration of potential risk factors, as well as the implementation of valid criteria for assessment of PIP, are just some of the measures that would contribute to solving complex therapeutic problems and designing strategies for rational prescribing according to the individual characteristics of patients.
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Situs viscerum inversus totalis is a rare condition in which organs are transposed from the normal side to the opposite side in the abdominal and chest cavity. It occurs in a ratio from 1:5000 to 1:20000. In this case report, a case of a 50-year-old man who was diagnosed with the symptomatic presence of gallstones with the usage of ultrasound. The patient underwent the laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgical procedure lasted for 90 minutes, it was successfully completed and the patient was discharged on the first postoperative day.