The landmarks used to achieve correct rotational alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty may be indistinguishable or unreliable distal architecture a valgus knee. Five observers identified anteroposterior axis, posterior condylar and transepicondylar axis thirty cadaveric femora determine reliability use each operative setting. In addition, radiographs were made aspect femur, axes constructed, angles measured compared with visual measurements by observers. A line drawn...

Two specialists on Russian society and politics analyze the composition of officialdom since 1991, focusing in particular changes recruitment practice that have taken place under President Vladimir Putin. On basis elite interviews contemporary scholarly media analysis Putin regime, authors examine trends number government personnel who a military or security background. Also investigated are presidential administration's hold over federal agencies representation former military-security at...

REVOLUTIONS, for Pareto, were above all a matter of elite change.1 And many there was revolution in this sense Eastern Europe at the end 1980s, with changes government and shift towards pluralist democratic politics throughout region. Several years on, change looks less decisive. Former communist parties have returned to power Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria. In Romania, has been leadership but clearly political regime. communists maintained their position Serbia Slovakia, and-with...

Theories of political socialization contain competing expectations about immigrants' potential for resocialization. Premigration beliefs and actions may be resistant to change, exposure the new system facilitate adaptation, or immigrants find ways transfer behaviors from one another. This analysis empirically tests these three alternative theories The results indicate that both matter; there is little evidence premigration are change. Moreover, how adapt depends on which orientation behavior...

Unlike liberal democracies where the legitimacy of government inheres mostly in process competitive elections, communist regimes are widely believed to be legitimated by their socioeconomic performance. The marked slowdown economic growth countries, particularly since late 1970s, has suggested many scholars that this kind likely experience a “legitimacy crisis” relatively near future. Prognoses held premature and probably misconceived; they overlook ability concerned maneuver politically...

Abstract Eleven fresh frozen cadaveric knee specimens were mounted in a kinematics test device, and normal patellar movements evaluated with use of an external device for direct measurement movements. The effects four different conditions assessed through alteration one condition determination its effect on the six specimens. included (a) change measuring axis from parallel to central femur (femoral axis) tibia (tibial axis), (b) rotation femoral internally 6°, (c) direction quadriceps force...

(2001). Voting in a Floating Party System: The 1999 Duma Election. Europe-Asia Studies: Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 419-443.

Part One An introduction to ecological economics: economics - rationale and problem areas towards an open future ignorance, novelty evolution the dilemma of modern humans nature exploration Faustian imperative sustainable development roles science ethics. Two Conceptual foundations entropy a unifying concept for use in biology, physics conceptual analysis on teleological approach interdisciplinary research between economists physical scientists retrospect prospect. Three Epsitemological...

1. Russia, alcohol and politics 2. A drunken society 3. The campaign is launched 4. advances 5. retreats 6. impact of the 7. policy process.

Appropriate tension of the posterior cruciate ligament, which often is tight in deep flexion, difficult to achieve after ligament retaining total knee arthroplasty. Kinematics and maximum flexion partial release were evaluated this study. A improved angle maintained anteroposterior stability without causing undesirable changes kinematics, whereas full resection caused unfavorable instability. Partial eliminated excessive rollback movement by a also shifted point articular surface contact...

Political parties have a central role to play in democratic consolidation, yet we know comparatively little about how effectively they represent social cleavages newly emerging democracies. Using the Lipset-Rokkan framework, this article examines of articulating 14 established and 6 democracies using Comparative Study Electoral Systems datasets. The results show that are similar those democracies, with religion class predominating. Parties appear be less effective representing than

What has become known as the ‘coloured revolutions’ first emerged a distinctively post-Soviet phenomenon. In December 2011 it appeared if Russia might have coloured revolution of its own, having met several basic preconditions, notably contested election and widespread social protest co-ordinated through media. Using national survey conducted immediately after Duma election, this article reveals concern about integrity strong public support for demonstrators' demands. Social media, in form...

The expansion of democracy following the collapse communism in 1989–1990 led many to believe that democratic institutions would rapidly take root. However, over past decade, electoral malpractice has become widespread, casting doubt on consolidation. This paper examines causes and consequences weak integrity Belarus, Russia, Ukraine. Using a series opinion surveys conducted since 2000, we show public perceptions unfairness have their roots seeing widespread corruption among officials. By...

Twenty-nine Ortholoc II ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene tibial components were retrieved from 27 patients at revision surgery the same hospital. The material grade, method of sterilization, and sterilization dosage for 26 determined by tracing lot number each component. Each surface was scored wear using a qualitative scoring system that evaluated delamination, pitting, scratching, cold flow, abrasion, burnishing. After score analysis, 14 analyzed to determine physical mechanical...