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Перформативность «пластического языка»: историко-культурный контекст
Authors: Цой Анна
Published: October 2021

Современный перформанс оперирует визуальными аспектами, используя тело как инструмент для передачи перформативных формулировок. Целью настоящего исследования является анализ отношения к телу и его пластическому языку в зависимости от мировоззрений культурно-исторических эпох и его утверждению в русле перформативных событий. Актуальность данной статьи заключается в попытке автора обратить внимание на перформативный аспект пластического языка, представляющего особый интерес для исследования современного искусства.Через призму культурно-исторического дискурса исследуется сущность и природапластического языка, его формирование через тело и телесные практики. Сравнительный анализ по определению дифферентности понятий «перформативность» пластического языка и «перформанс» будет способствовать более глубокому пониманию возрастающего интересак феномену тела. Исследование сущности и природы пластического языка в разрезе мировой истории культуры и искусства способствует определению его роли в развитии визуальной структуры перформанса.Пластический язык является одним из качеств телесных проявлений и формирует особый текстперформанса, а признаки перформативности помогают этому тексту быть действенными воплощаться.Переосмысление пластического языка через культурные эпохи имеет определяющеезначение в формировании течения перформанса, представляющего собой общий процесссо множеством смыслов, где происходит неразделенность события на производство и процесс.Перформативность пластического языка обуславливает развитие современных перформативных событий в Казахстане в воспитании зрителя нового времени.Современная форма общения перформера со зрителем предполагает работу визуально-кинестической энергии, осуществляемой через перформатив пластического языка исполнителя.Благодаря перформативности выразительные символы, знаки и жесты обретают статусдейственных. Результаты данного исследования могут быть применимы на практике театрального, хореографического искусств, всех видов перформативных событий, где пластический язык исполнителя играет основополагающую роль.
The sacred symbolic meaning of ceramics glazed with a yellow background: possibilities of reconstruction (archaeological artifacts from the Kultobe settlement)
Authors: Shaigozova Zhanerke , Khazbulatov Andrey
Published: October 2021

Turkistan’s ceramic style development occurred over several centuries and was formed by the Middle Ages. In Kazakh culture the ceramic art was raised up to an original artistic phenomenon. Studies of the production of South Kazakhstan pottery from the archeologic point of view has involved many Kazakh scientists such as: Karl Baipakov, Alexander  Podushkin, Yerbolat Smagulov and many others. Their works are the foundation for further cultural and art historical interpretations of Kazakhstani pottery art, and they have contributed to Kazakhstan’s national art history.
This article,  based on the analysis of specific works representative of South Kazakhstan ceramics and on samples of ceramic production found during the archaeological research on Kultobe settlement (Turkistan, Turkistan region), presents the attempt to reconstruct the sacred and symbolic meaning of ceramics that are glazed with a yellow base.
In the article, the authors study two main aspects: the relationship between the artistic language and the sign system (ornament and color), which can be called one of the visual reflections of a large number of languages in traditional culture. In particular, the article discusses folk ideas related to color, shape, and ornamentation of ceramic products and their relationship with ceremonial and ritual life.
The materials in this work expand scientific knowledge of the genesis and specificity of traditional Kazakh crafts of South Kazakhstan, where pottery has been partially preserved to this day.
The article was prepared within the project of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan AR09259862 “Research of traditional crafts of modern Kazakhstan: state and search for ways to preserve”.
Ғазиза Жұбанова ораторияларының заманауи қазақ хор мәдениетіне әсері
Authors: Карекенова Дилара
Published: October 2021

Мақала Ғазиза Жұбанова ораторияларының орындаушылық практикасын зерттеуге бағытталған. XX ғасырдың 60–90 жылдар аралығында жазылған ораториялары қазақ хор мәдениетінің бағалы үлгісі ретінде қалыптасып қана қоймай, жалпы қазақ хор мәдениетінің даму үрдісін жаңа сатыға көтерген. Соңғы жылдары  Ғ. Жұбанованың жалпы хор шығармашылығы кең ауқымда зерттелуде. Бірақ, нақты ораториялық шығармашылығының тарихы мен практикалық маңызы мәселесі назардан тыс қалуда. Композитор ораторияларының кеңестік кезеңдегі және тәуелсіз Қазақстан сахнасындағы орындалу тарихы түрлі кезеңдегі вокалдық-симфониялық жанрдың өзектілгін арттырады. Сондықтан, бұл мақаланың негізгі мақсаты оратория жанрының орындаушылық тарихы негізінде жанрдың ұлттық хор мәдениетін қалыптастыру мен дамыту негіздеріне әсерін анықтау болып табылады.
Қазақ хор мәдениетіндегі ораторияның жанрлық сипаты оның толық тарихи кезеңінде (1960–2020) бекіту үшін ұлттық тарихи тәжірибе оратория өнері жалпы – әлемдік процестермен байланыстырылды. Бастапқы әдістемелік ұстаным – бұл құбылыстың бөлінбейтін біртұтастық ретінде танылуында. Мақалада оратория жанры, музыка өнеріндегі шығармашылық ерекшеліктері, премьералар мен басылымдардағы орыс және батыс еуропалық классиктердің ораториялық шығармаларының ғұмыры бойынша ғылыми білімдер жинақталды. Материал ретінде – Ғ. Жұбанова ораторияларының музыкалық мәтіндері, баспа және қолжазба күйінде сақталған клавирлері, аудио және бейне жазбаларда ұсынылып отыр. Ғ. Жұбанова ораторияларының сахналық практикасын зерттеу барысында тарихи-патриоттық тақырыптағы ораториялардың ішінде «мерейтойлық ораториялар» тобының ерекшеліктері анықталды. Яғни, ораториялардың орындаушылық практикасы тікелей тақырыптық ауқымға тәуелді болды. Зерттеу нәтежесін талқылау барысында, Жұбанова ораториялары «тарихи-патриоттық», «мерейтойлық» және «философиялық» топтарға жіктелді. Оның себебі, тақырыптық негізі ғана емес, сонымен қатар, жазылу тарихы мен сюжеттік даму ерекшеліктері ретіндегі құндылығында. Зерттеу нәтижелері музыкатану ғылымдарының «вокалдық музыка» бағытындағы ізденушілер үшін практикалық маңыздылыққа ие. Жұбанованың ораториялық музыкасына қатысты зерттеулерді негізге алу, жалпы қазақ хор музыкасы немесе қазақ композиторларының ораториялық шығармашылығы тақырыбын тереңірек зерттеуге мүмкіндік туғызады.
“When Aşiq Bəsti sang even the rocks would cry”: the legacy of azerbaijani Aşiq Bəsti
Authors: Oldfield Anna
Published: October 2021

This study focuses on the sung poetry of Aşıq Bəsti (1836–1936), a woman master of the aşıq art, Azerbaijan’s musical-poetic bardic tradition. Aşıq Bəsti, who was blind, not only travelled widely to perform, but also became part of 19th century Azerbaijan’s most renowned aşıq performance collectives. She reached the status of a master aşıq (ustad) who trained apprentices, and her songs have been passed down and are still performed in Azerbaijan today. The purpose of this article is to reveal the importance of Aşıq Bəsti’s creative life and legacy. The Azerbaijani aşıq art is a form of living oral narrative that has been performed continuously since the 16th century, yet has not been studied in the global context; this study introduces this artist in translation and opens a path towards integrating the aşıq art into discussions of comparative world literature.
This material for this study is drawn from scholarly manuscripts and archives as well as interviews with living aşıqs and folklorists. Methods used include fieldwork, historical-contextual analysis, comparative literary analysis and close reading. The results of the study open a window into the creative life of a rural woman artist working in a traditional genre. The discussion sets the historical and cultural stage then looks closely at Aşıq Bəsti ’s life and legacy, with a close reading of several of her poems. The conclusion focuses on the multifacted value of Aşıq Bəsti ’s poetry both as personal creative expression and as a part of broader social movements.
Role of COVID-19 and motionless communication on expected trends of mobility: an evidence from Italian and Turin data
Authors: Caballini Claudia
Published: October 2021

The 2020 pandemic has been changing for months the everyday mobility of part of the world: we concentrate on one of the first areas hit by COVID-19, soon after China. One of the main elements of change is the consolidation of teleworking, which further prompted motionless communications. The emergency-induced reduction of the systematic travel demand has been counterbalanced by the increased volume of web traffic. As a result, communications which formerly required commuting or travel missions have been regularly performed motionless during the lockdown. All this is known, also by experience. The novelty is that this paper quantifies this phenomenon, with a focus on the city of Turin, Italy, and makes hypotheses on the post-COVID. Local mobility data, so as trends before and during the lockdown are presented, thereafter compared. Implications for the “new normal” ahead are fully elaborated, to reply to a pre-existing research question on the role of motionless communications in the future urban mobility management. Eventually, the paper provides directions to advance and create a reference for further transport policies, within the general research goal to contribute to advance scientific knowledge in this new transportation study topic.
Fitting Volume Delay Functions under interrupted and uninterrupted flow conditions at Greek urban roads
Authors: Barka Roza E.
Published: October 2021

This paper presents the calibration of the most commonly used Volume Delay Functions (VDF): BPR, Conical, Akcelik and Modified Davidson, for an urban area populated by over 1 million inhabitants, the city of Thessaloniki in Greece. The estimation of the unknown coefficients was carried out for a typical freeway, the ring road of the city, and selected arterial and collected roads of the city center, through recent data of hourly observed vehicle speeds and volumes obtained from video recordings and loop detectors. The BPR function yielded the highest accuracy across all the examined road sections and was characterized as the most suitable to simulate and interpret the existing traffic conditions. The estimated coefficients differed significantly from the values proposed in the pertinent literature, which highlights the importance of using locally derived data for the calibration of the VDFs.
Measuring costs of noise pollution generated by freight transport: Case of the Slovak and Czech Republic
Authors: Andrlík Břetislav
Published: October 2021

The paper focuses on measuring and quantification of the negative externality of noise pollution generated by freight transport in the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. The paper describes negative impacts and significance of noise externalities, whereas it is established that noise causes psychological and physiological harm to affected persons. A separate part of the paper is dedicated to the current status of the European legislation dealing with the issues of the negative externality of noise pollution, in particular Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Communication COM(2008) 435. The actual measurement of the total, average and marginal costs of noise pollution is implemented in line with the defined methodology and using expert studies defined in the paper. The measurement results show that the costs of the negative externality of noise pollution are high in both countries. According to authors’ calculations, the total costs of the negative externality of noise pollution amount to EUR 100.8 mil in the Czech Republic and EUR 16.9 mil in the Slovak Republic. The paper contains a proposal of internalisation of these costs in the form of performance charges applied to operation of heavy goods vehicles.
Cognitive Function in Adults with Beta-Thalassemia Major in Oman: A Pilot Study
Authors: Daar Shahina , Al Saadoon Muna , Wali Yasser , Al Mujaini Rawan , Al Rahbi Sarah , Chan Moon Fai , Al-Siyabi Alya , Alansary Niveen , Mahadevan Sangeetha , Al-Adawi Samir
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Neurocognitive dysfunction has been established in several studies in children with beta-thalassemia major (TM). However, despite its wide occurrence in populations across the Arabian Peninsula, scant attention has been paid to shedding light on neuropsychological functioning among adults with TM. This study aimed to examine the level of neuropsychological functioning among Omani adults with TM regularly followed-up at a tertiary care hospital in Oman. A related aim was to examine the factors associated with neuropsychological performance. Methods: Standard neuropsychological tests were used to measure attention and concentration, learning and remembering, verbal fluency, and executive functioning. Participants were also gauged on indices of intellectual ability and affective range. As normative data for neuropsychological functioning in Oman is scarce, healthy age- and sex-matched controls underwent the same testing procedure. The log-linear model was used to identify factors associated with TM patients on demographic and neuropsychological performance. Results: This study recruited 28 adult patients with TM (age 30.0±6.5) and 39 healthy controls (age 29.2±6.1). Findings suggested that having a diagnosis of TM was significantly associated with symptoms of depression (p < 0.001) and anxiety (p < 0.001), indices of executive functioning (verbal fluency) (p =0.003), working memory (digit span) (p < 0.001), and verbal and auditory attention scores (California Verbal Learning, p = 0.002). Conclusions: The data appears to suggest that short-term memory capacity, verbal fluency, and verbal and auditory attention may be impaired in TM compared to controls. Studies on a larger cohort are therefore warranted.
Identifying Leukemia-associated Immunophenotypes in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Using Multiparameter Flow Cytometry
Authors: Rasheed Hadeer Mohamed , Donia Hanaa Mahmoud , Nadwan Eman Attia , Mourad Zeinab Ibrahim , Farahat Nahla
Published: October 2021

Objectives: We sought to identify leukemia-associated immunophenotypes (LAIPs) in 50 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients at diagnosis using an eight-color multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) panel and to detect if they showed any alteration in relapsed/refractory cases. Methods: We used the eight-color MFC panel with CD45/side scatter log gating strategy to analyze LAIPs in 50 AML patients presenting to Alexandria University Hospitals, Egypt at diagnosis and relapse and refractory cases. Twenty age and sex matched bone marrow samples from patients performing bone marrow aspirate for non-malignant hematological indications were included as controls. Results: LAIPs were observed in 43 (86.0%) cases. Only one aberrant immunophenotype was identified in four cases (9.3%), while two to 12 aberrant immunophenotypes were found in the other 39 (90.7%) cases. Strong LAIPs were obtained by combining CD2, CD4, CD56, with either CD34 or CD117, in contrast to CD19, which has to be combined with CD117. Refractory cases showed the presence of the same LAIPs at both initial diagnosis and persistent disease. One case showed the acquisition of new LAIPs after relapse. Conclusions: The good choice of LAIPs depends on their specificity rather than their frequency. The results of this study can help in increasing the sensitivity of LAIPs strategy in minimal residual disease using MFC in AML patients, which is considered an important post-diagnosis parameter associated with prognosis and clinical outcome.
Health-related Quality of Life of People with Multiple Sclerosis in Oman
Authors: Natarajan Jansirani , Joseph Mickael Antoine , Al Asmi Abdullah , Matua Gerald Amandu , Al Khabouri Jaber , Thanka Anitha Nesa , Al Balushi Laila Darwish , Al Junaibi Suad Moosa , Al Ismaili Issa Sulaiman
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling neurological disorder with significant adverse effects on patients’ quality of life (QoL). Despite the increased prevalence of MS in Arabian Gulf countries in recent years, no study has assessed the impact of MS on the health-related QoL (HRQoL) of Omani patients. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the impact of MS on HRQoL of Omani patients using the validated disease-specific self-administered MS International QoL (MusiQoL) instrument. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional survey between April and December 2019 on 177 Omani patients with MS attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and Khoula Hospital in Oman using the MusiQoL instrument. Results: The majority (51.4%) of patients had poor HRQoL, and 48.6% had moderate HRQoL. We found that being > 30 years, female, married, separated, widowed, or divorced, and having visual and sleep problems resulted in poorer HRQoL scores. Among the different HRQoL components, relationships with the healthcare system and relationships with family and friends were the most affected by the disease process. Our results also showed that psychological wellbeing and coping domains of MusiQoL questionnaires are significantly reduced in females compared to males. Conclusions: Understanding the HRQoL of Omanis with MS provides valuable knowledge that could help optimize the management of this disease.
Depressive Symptoms and Its Correlate Among Children with Epilepsy at Single-center Study in Oman
Authors: Al Kiyumi Hamood , Al-Huseini Salim , Mirza Hassan , Al Balushi Naser , Al-Risi Khalid , Al Toubi Alsalt , Al Hosni Amira , Al-Mashaikhi Talal , Al Balushi Rola , Al-Adawi Samir
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in children and comorbid depression is common. This study aimed to assess the frequency of depressive symptoms along with demographic and clinical factors in children diagnosed with epilepsy in a tertiary care institution in Oman. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2016 and August 2018 and included children (n = 75) aged 6–12 years old attending the epilepsy clinic at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman. The cohort constituted of children with epilepsy (CWE) following up at a dedicated unit. We used the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale for Children to assess the presence of depressive symptoms. Associated factors, including history of seizure in the last three months, compliance with antiepileptic medications, and type of epilepsy were also examined. Results: Depressive symptoms were endorsed in 52.0% of CWE and 96.0% were compliant to medications. Recurrent seizures were present in the last three months among 48.0% of the CWE. The type of epilepsy was significantly associated with the presence of depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Depression is prevalent among Omani CWE. Certain clinical factors appeared to increase the risk of depression among this population. The findings of this study fill a gap in the existing literature and call for further work aiming to explore possible tailored recognition and CWE.
Prevalence of Renal Osteodystrophy and its Related Factors among End-stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: Report from Imam Reza Referral Hospital of Medical University of Kermanshah, Iran
Authors: Seyedzadeh Abolhassan , Tohidi Mohamad Reza , Golmohamadi Sima , Omrani Hamid Reza , Seyedzadeh Mohammad Saleh , Amiri Sara , Hookari Sara
Published: October 2021

Objectives: We sought to determine the prevalence of renal osteodystrophy (ROD) and its related factors in a group consisting of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods: A total of 128 ESRD patients (52 men and 76 women) with a mean age of 59.3 years undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at Imam Reza Referral Hospital, Iran were included in this cross-sectional study. We measured serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and determined 150 to 300 pg/mL as the desirable range for the values. Values lower or higher than this range were used to determine ROD. Furthermore, this study investigated the association of ROD with clinical and laboratory variables (age at the onset of renal failure, hemodialysis sessions per week, clinical symptoms associated with ROD, and serum calcium and phosphate levels). Results: ROD was diagnosed in 93 (72.7%) out of 128 patients studied. Of them, 53 (41.4%) patients had PTH levels above 300 pg/mL (high bone turnover, HTO group) and 40 patients (31.3%) had PTH levels below 150 pg/mL (low bone turnover, LTO group). No statistically significant difference was detected in terms of ROD-related clinical findings (p =0.110), age at the time of ESRD diagnosis (p =0.200), and the number of hemodialysis sessions per week (p =0.200). Hyperphosphatemia was more prevalent in the ROD group (n = 52, 57.1%) compared with 11 patients (31.4%) included in the group without ROD (p =0.004). Conclusions: The prevalence rate of ROD in this study was significant, and it was largely consistent with the rate reported in some Asian countries. Hyperphosphatemia were laboratory variables closely related to ROD.
Frequency and Risk Factors of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Specialized Children’s Hospital, Riyadh: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Babiker Amir , Aljahdali Ghadeer L. , Alsaeed Mohammed K. , Almunif Abdulrahman F. , Mohamud Mohamud S. , Al Mutair Angham , Al Juraibah Fahad , Al Alwan Ibrahim
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication and a leading cause of hospitalization in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). We aimed to assess the risk factors of admissions of children with DKA in a specialized children’s hospital to reduce morbidity and inform appropriate prevention and intervention strategies. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of all DKA admissions at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, Riyadh (March 2015–December 2017). Data were gathered from newly diagnosed patients with T1DM and known patients ≤ 14 years old with DKA criteria. The main variables were frequency, precipitating factors, and other characteristics of DKA admissions in both groups. Results: A total of 116/562 patients with T1DM (mean age 8.9±3.0 years) had 146 DKA episodes, of which 42/116 (36.2%) were newly diagnosed. The frequency of DKA admissions were 146/562 (26.0%), of which 42/141 (29.8%) were newly diagnosed versus 104/421 (24.7%) known T1DM patients. The majority were 10–14 years old (p ≤ 0.001), and 77.8% were females. Missing insulin was the main cause of DKA (p =0.001) among known patients with T1DM. Recurrent episodes (n = 30/146, 20.5%) occurred in 15/116 patients and were more common in children ≥ 10 years of age (p =0.024). The mean length of stay was 2.6±2.0 days and increased with DKA severity (p =0.008). Conclusions: Most DKA episodes were in patients with known T1DM and missing insulin was the leading cause of DKA. In addition to awareness campaigns to prevent DKA as an initial presen tation, intervention strategies should also target high-risk groups of known patients of T1DM such as adolescents and patients with recurrent episodes.
Effects of Topical Application and Oral Intake of Rosa damascena on Acute Pain in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Koohpayeh Seyedeh Atefeh , Hosseini Meimanat , Nasiri Morteza , Rezaei Masoud
Published: October 2021

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies regarding the effects of the traditional herb Rosa damascena (as topical application and oral intake) on the severity of acute pain in adults. Methods: A systematic search was performed on the following databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scientific Information Database, and Magiran from inception to 20 March 2021. We included parallel-group and cross-over randomized controlled trials that compared the effects of any products containing R damascena in oral and topical administration forms to placebo, non-treatment, or conventional treatment. Two researchers independently performed the document screening and selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. A random-effect model was used to pool the data. Results: From a total of 11 studies that met the inclusion criteria, four studies administered R damascena through topical application and seven by oral intake. Nine studies recruited only females. Ten studies had parallel-group design, while one adopted cross-over design. The oral intake of Rdamascena reduced pain severity non-significantly (standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.55, 95% CI: -1.27–0.17; p =0.132). However, the topical application of this treatment had no pain-alleviating effect (SMD = 0.10, 95% CI: -0.75–0.96; p =0.814). One study reported mild allergic rhinitis as an adverse effect of the treatment. Risk of bias assessment revealed that three of the eleven studies had good methodological quality, six had fair quality, and two were of poor quality. Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that the oral intake of R damascena may have a non-significant alleviating effect on acute pain severity in adults. However, its topical application has not shown pain-alleviating effect. More robust randomized controlled trials are needed for accurate estimation of the effects of oral and topical use of R damascena on the severity of different types of acute pain in adults.
The Relation of Haplotype ATP-binding Cassette B1 and Glutathione S-transferase P1 A313G Genes with Hematological Toxicity in Indonesian Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Authors: Syarifah Siti , Widyawati Tri , Hasni Dita , Sari Mutiara Indah , Rusdiana Rusdiana , Hamdi Tasrif
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Hematological toxicity induced by chemotherapy is known to be caused by multiple factors, including genetic factors such as polymorphisms. The polymorphisms may occur in drug efflux transporter proteins and enzymes involved in drug metabolism. We investigate the incidence of hematological toxicities and their relation to the haplotype ATP-binding cassette B1 (ABCB1) which were polymorphisms of C1236T, C3435T, G2677T, and glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) A313G genes in Indonesian breast cancer patients who received anthracycline during chemotherapy. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted on 138 breast cancer patients who underwent three cycles of chemotherapy in H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, Indonesia, who satisfied the inclusion criteria. The DNA of these patients was extracted from the peripheral leukocytes. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) ABCB1 and GSTP1 were examined by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Data on patient characteristics and the incidence of hematological toxicity after each of the three cycles of chemotherapy were obtained from the medical records. The variations in absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and anemia were analyzed using the Friedmann test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to investigate the association of ABCB1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms with anemia and neutropenia. The frequency distributions of genotypes and alleles were determined using the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (HWE). Results: Post the chemotherapy cycles, there was decrease in ANC (Mean±SD: 5 644.4±2 962.5 mm3 vs. 3 034.8±2 049.6 mm3) and increase in anemia (12.1±1.5 g/dL vs. 11.2± 1.3 g/dL) (p < 0.050 for each). No relation was observed between ABCB1 polymorphism, either in each SNP or in the form of haplotype (the combination of more than one SNP), and the incidence of anemia and neutropenia (p > 0.050). There was also no correlation between GSTP1 polymorphisms, anemia and neutropenia incidence (p > 0.050). The ABCB1 and GSTP1 genotypes and alleles frequency distribution showed no deviation from HWE (p > 0.050). Conclusions: Indonesia breast cancer patients who underwent three cycles of chemotherapy demonstrated susceptibility to hematological toxicity by developing side effects such as anemia and neutropenia. However, no relationship was found between hematological toxicity and ABCB1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms.
Late-onset Sepsis in Preterm Neonates is Associated with Higher Risks of Cerebellar Hemorrhage and Lower Motor Scores at Three Years of Age
Authors: Kartam Mais , Embaireeg Alia , Albalool Shahad , Almesafer Awrad , Hammoud Majeda , Al-Hathal Monif , Ayed Mariam
Published: October 2021

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of late-onset sepsis (LOS) in preterm infants on brain injury and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 36 months corrected age (CA). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 203 preterm neonates of 24–32 weeks gestational age who were admitted between January and December 2017 at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a maternity hospital in Kuwait. The cases were stratified into no sepsis, early-onset sepsis (first onset of sepsis ≤ 72 hours postnatally), and LOS (> 72 hours postnatally). Brain injury was assessed from MRI records. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were evaluated at 36 months CA using Bayley-III scales of infant development. Results: Out of 203 neonates, 16 had early-onset sepsis with Klebsiella pneumonia and group B streptococcus, and 93 developed LOS with K. pneumonia and gram-positive cocci in clusters. There were no group-wise differences in the prevalence of intraventricular hemorrhage (n = 68) or white matter injury (n = 42). However, higher cerebellar hemorrhage risk (adjusted odds ratio = 4.6 (1.3–18.6; p =0.030) was observed in LOS group. At 36 months CA, infants in the LOS group were more likely to have lower motor, cognitive, and language composite scores. After adjusting for gestational age, birth weight, cerebellar hemorrhage, and white matter injury, the relationship between LOS and lower motor scores remained significant (adjusted β = –9.5, 95% CI: –16.4 to –2.7; p =0.007), whereas the association with cognitive and language scores were no longer significant. Conclusions: LOS in preterm neonates significantly raises the risk of cerebellar hemorrhage and lower motor scores by three years of age.
Evaluation of Risk Factors of Snake Envenomation and Associated Complications Presenting to Two Emergency Departments in Oman
Authors: Al Masroori Salim , Al Balushi Fatma , Al Abri Suad
Published: October 2021

Objectives: To assess the risk factors of snake envenomation and the associated complications that patients present with, using data from two different emergency departments in Oman. The secondary aim was to describe the common characteristics of the presenting patients. Methods: This multicenter retrospective observational study reviewed all cases presenting with symptoms of snakebite to the emergency departments of Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (tertiary) from March 2016 until August 2017 and Rustaq Hospital (secondary) from August 2015 to August 2017. Results: A total of 212 cases met the inclusion criteria. Coagulopathy was observed in 82 (38.7%) patients, while 14 (6.6%) had acute kidney injury (AKI) and 5 (2.4%) had external bleeding. Of the patients who developed AKI, 85.7% (p < 0.001) had encountered the snake in a valley and initially had bleeding from the site of the bite (p < 0.001) and vomiting (p < 0.007). The delay in receiving the anti-snake venom (ASV) increased the risk of AKI (p < 0.016). Of the patients who developed coagulopathy, 47.6% (p < 0.001) had encountered the snake on a farm and 72.0% (p < 0.002) received the bite to a lower limb. Increased time from bite to ASV was associated with development of coagulopathy (p < 0.001). No patient death was recorded. Conclusions: The location (terrain) where the snake was encountered was associated with the patient’s risk for either AKI or coagulopathy, which suggests the preference of different snake species to different types of habitat. The time elapsed between the bite and the ASV administration was associated with higher risk of development of AKI or coagulopathy.
Clinical Predictors of Depression among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study from Oman
Authors: Al-Aamri Harith , Al-Huseini Salim , Chan Moon Fai , Al Saadi Alkhatib , Al-Sibani Nasser , Al-Dughaishi Zainab , Al-Alawi Mohammed
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Many studies suggest that depression is prevalent among patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both depression and IBD have a significant disease burden. However, these studies have mostly been conducted among European and American populations and there is a paucity of studies from Arab countries. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult IBD patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among a random sample of patients aged ≥ 18 years who attended the gastroenterology clinic at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between June 2018 and January 2019. Participants were asked to complete the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, which is used to assess depression, and a sociodemographic survey. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the independent predictors of depressive symptoms among the study sample. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were also reported. Results: This study included 201 participants, with an average age of 36 years. Just over half (51.2%) of participants were female. The mean duration of the patients’ IBD diagnosis was 1.9±0.3 years, the majority (n = 174, 86.6%) of the participants had UC, 80.1% (n = 161) of the participants had received steroids, and 5.5% of the sample had a history of a surgical stoma. The medical comorbidities among the participants were cerebrovascular accidents (24.9%), hypertension (24.5%), and diabetes mellitus (23.9%). The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 23.4%. The logistic regression analysis resulted in four independent predictors of depression: being female (OR = 2.090, p =0.047), history of surgical stoma (OR = 5.737, p < 0.001), comorbid diagnosis of hypertension (OR = 2.846, p =0.007), and history of a cerebrovascular accident (OR = 2.651, p =0.011). Conclusions: Depressive symptoms are prevalent among Omani patients with IBD. Certain clinical factors appeared to increase the risk of depression among this population. The findings of this study fill a gap in the existing literature and call for further work aiming at screening and managing depression among IBD patients.
Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Bahrain
Authors: Mohamed1, Afaf Merza , Isa Hasan Mohamed , Ali Mohamed Shaikh , Dadi Abdulhusain , Kadhim Zahra
Published: October 2021

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Bahrain and to assess the risk factors for the same. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study investigated a random sample of patients who were treated for T2DM during 2018 at non-communicable disease clinics in primary health centers in Bahrain. Cases of 382 patients who underwent abdominal ultrasonography were selected for the study. The collected patients' data were statistically analyzed. Prevalence of NAFLD among T2DM patients and the possible risk factors were assessed. Results: The mean age of the study population (N = 382) was 59.0±12.0 years. The majority (61.5%) were women. Hypertension (57.9%) was the most prevalent associated condition. Most patients were either overweight (30.5%) or obese (58.3%). Fatty liver was found in 68.1% patients based on ultrasound imaging. Elevated alanine aminotransferase was found in 75 (21.0%) out of 357 (93.5%) patients who were tested for the same. The significant risk factors identified for fatty liver were female (p =0.013), high body mass index (BMI) (p <0.001), high waist circumference (p =0.011), and high triglyceride levels (p =0.043). Binary logistic regression identified BMI as an independent risk factor for fatty liver (p =0.005). Conclusions: The prevalence of NAFLD among patients with T2DM in Bahrain is high, and comparable to the levels reported in other studies. Female and high BMI, waist circumference, and triglyceride level are risk factors for NAFLD, while BMI is an independent risk factor.
COVID-19 in a Cystic Fibrosis Patient
Authors: Al Lawati Adil , Al Balushi Amal , Al Salimi Sumya
Published: October 2021

Based on experience with other viral respiratory illnesses, patients with cystic fibrosis were believed to have worse prognosis when infected with COVID-19. We report a case of a 14-year-old female with cystic fibrosis who developed COVID-19 with short-term evolution and made a good recovery with no known major long-term sequelae.
A Rare Case of Metachronous Peripheral T-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Following Epstein-barr Virus-positive Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Not Otherwise Specified
Authors: Abraham Latha , Paul Mobin , Sophy M. P. , Varghese Dasary , D’Souza Chryselle Olive
Published: October 2021

We report a case of an elderly male who presented with enlarged abdominal lymph nodes and was diagnosed as having Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (EBV+ DLBCL, NOS). He was started on chemotherapy which had to be discontinued after three cycles due to the development of life-threatening pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and poor performance status. Within two years, the patient presented with features of relapse. A repeat histopathological examination of the lymph node showed features of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, NOS and the clonality was confirmed by T-cell receptor gamma chain rearrangement assay. More studies are needed to understand the association of EBV+ DLBCL, NOS with other lymphomas.
Dance Improvisations
Authors: Reeve Justine
Published: October 2021

Dance Improvisations: Warm-Ups, Games and Choreographic Tasks will provide assistance with any doubts that dancers and teachers might have with improvisation. This practical book promotes creativity that can lead to innovative breakthroughs among students from middle school age through college.

With Dance Improvisations: Warm-Ups, Games and Choreographic Tasks, you will find new ways to help your dancers create original movements through both individual and group activities. Your students will hone their creative responses, and the innovation and energy in your dance classes will fill your studio or classroom. Students will blossom and gain inspiration using these improvisations as they learn how to develop movement and choreograph studies.
Safe Dance Practice
Authors: Quin Edel , Rafferty Sonia , Tomlinson Charlotte
Published: October 2021

Every dancer of every age, ability, and style should be able to engage fully in the act of dancing and be encouraged to achieve their potential without risk of harm to the body or mind. Practical information on all aspects of safe practice that is not too simplistic or complex has not always been easy to find.

Enter Safe Dance Practice, by Edel Quin, Sonia Rafferty, and Charlotte Tomlinson. With nearly 60 years of collective experience in the dance profession as creative artists, teachers, and researchers, the authors translate extensive research and evidence-based practice in order to present the principles of safe practice that are essential to any dance experience.

Guidelines in Implementing Principles

The authors offer evidence-based guidelines on implementing diverse principles in practice, informing and supporting dance practitioners in an ever-growing pool of styles and genres. These guidelines and principles are of use not only to dancers and dance educators but also to choreographers, rehearsal and company directors, and studio managers. The information is underpinned by research in dance science and applied with contextual delivery in mind, ensuring an engaging experience for those accessing the book.

Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice

Safe Dance Practice bridges the gap between academic research and its application for dancers and educators in all levels and genres. It illuminates the principles of working safely in dance so as to support best practice and encourages all dance practitioners and leaders to better understand, communicate, and apply principles of safe dance practice.
Anuga-Aussteller fordern faire Preisdiskussion
Authors: Biehl Bernd
Published: October 2021

Der wieder beginnende Austausch auf der Messe-Plattform Anuga hatte in diesem Jahr zwei große Themen: steigende Rohstoffpreise und nachhaltigere Produkte.
Rossmann baut Duftgeschäft aus
Authors: Müller Annette
Published: October 2021

Rossmann ergänzt sein Duftgeschäft um Prestigemarken und verspricht sich davon auch Kunden aus Parfümerien. Diese wildern bereits im Massenmarkt.
Norma legt Latte beim Mindestlohn höher
Authors: Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Tewes Werner , Stockburger Manfred
Published: October 2021

Der Handel eilt erneut der Politik voraus: Inmitten heißer politischer Diskussionen um den gesetzlichen Mindestlohn hebt der Discounter Norma seine eigene Lohnuntergrenze auf einen neuen Branchenspitzenwert an. Derweil könnten einige Händler bei dem Thema noch in Zugzwang geraten.
Eat Happy geht zum Angriff über
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: October 2021

Gastronomiekonzepte für den Lebensmittelhandel boomen. Eat Happy wächst mit seinen Sushi-Inseln noch immer rasant, reagiert auf die wachsende Konkurrenz nun jedoch mit einem zusätzlichen Angebot.
Theo Müller baut in Aretsried
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: October 2021

Theo Müller errichtet am Stammsitz des Milchkonzerns in Aretsried ein weiteres Verwaltungsgebäude mit 300 hochmodernen Arbeitsplätzen.
Gesunde Seelentröster
Authors: Mansour Hanna
Published: October 2021

Die Generation Z und die Millenials sind offen für Schokolade mit ergänzenden gesunden Extras, zeigt eine aktuelle Studie von Mintel.
Ganz ohne Kakao
Authors: Morgen Elisabeth
Published: October 2021

Das Startup QOACompany will den Schokoladenmarkt revolutionieren und fermentiert anstelle von Kakao verschiedene Nebenprodukte der Lebensmittelproduktion. Das soll nachhaltiger sein und ein vom Klimawandel gefährdetes Anbausystem entlasten. Ist das genießbar? Elisabeth Morgen
Packaging zum Wohl des Klimas
Authors: Wenzel Horst
Published: October 2021

Packaging-Strategien, mit denen Food-Hersteller und Händler den Klimaschutz wirksam voranbringen können, standen bei der Ernährungsmesse Anuga im Fokus einer Expertendiskussion des Forums Ökologisch Verpacken (FÖV) in Kooperation mit der Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie (BVE).
Anuga im Ausnahmezustand
Authors: Biehl Bernd , Lenders Dirk , Varnholt Hendrik
Published: October 2021

Die Lebensmittelbranche hat sich zum ersten Mal seit mehr als anderthalb Jahren zu persönlichen Gesprächen versammelt: Rund 70000 Branchenvertreter besuchten in den vergangenen Tagen die Anuga in Köln. Ihre Messebilanz unter den Bedingungen einer abflauenden Pandemie ist gemischt.
Annäherung für mehr Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: October 2021

Die Wirtschaft soll und will nachhaltiger arbeiten. Dafür müssen die Bedürfnisse der Beschäftigten stärker in den Fokus gerückt werden, sind sich Arbeitgeber- und Arbeitnehmervertreter erstaunlich einig. Sie wollen den Diskurs intensivieren und gegenüber der Politik an einem Strang ziehen.
E-Commerce verändert Lager
Authors: Weidinger Felix
Published: October 2021

Lager für E-Commerce müssen nach andere Kriterien gestaltet sein als Lager für den stationären Handel. In den vergangenen Jahren wurden neue, dafür taugliche Lagersysteme entwickelt.
E-Commerce erfordert Umdenken im Handel
Authors: Lange Volker
Published: October 2021

Das starke Wachstum im E-Commerce erfordert ein radikales Umdenken. Der Fokus sollte im Handel auf der Vermeidung von Ressourcen, Zeit und Raum liegen. Denn Verbraucher signalisieren eine Bereitschaft zur Veränderung.
KI kann Supply Chain steuern
Authors: Atzberger Marco
Published: October 2021

KI wird in den Lieferketten des Handels immer wichtiger – das verdeutlicht eine aktuelle Studie von EHI und Relex. Insbesondere in der Warendisposition sehen viele Händler großes Potenzial.
Pandemiebedingte Effekte verändern die Nachfrage
Authors: Reinhard Philipp , Küsters Ulrich
Published: October 2021

Die Auswertung von Händlerdaten zur ersten Corona-Welle gibt Aufschluss über Netto-Effekte der Pandemie und hilft, die coronabedingte Nachfrageveränderungen für bestimmte Warengruppen zu identifizieren.
Fachpack 2021: Volle Kraft voraus
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: October 2021

Es war ein grosses Wiedersehen und der erste Live-Treffpunkt der europäischen Verpackungsbranche seit zwei Jahren. Im Ausnahmejahr nutzten rund 24 000 Fachbesucher die Chance, an der Fachpack Antworten auf ihre Fragen bei 788 Ausstellern aus 33 Ländern zu finden. Jeder dritte Fachbesucher reiste aus dem Ausland nach Nürnberg.
Rendez-vous mit Neuheiten
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: October 2021

An der Rendez-Vous Verpackung in Emmenbrücke LU hatten sich am 9. September 2021 16 Unternehmen zum erweiterten Kundenevent getroffen. In diesem Heft stellen wir – nach dem Rückblick in Ausgabe 9 – weitere interessante Produkte und Lösungen verschiedener Aussteller vor.
Sustainability Claims: Vergleichbar, verlässlich, verifizierbar
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: October 2021

Um «Sustainability Claims» ging es beim dritten Forum der Drehscheibe Kreislaufwirtschaft Schweiz am 26. August: Knapp 100 Personen nahmen daran teil,
Von Bio und regional keine Spur
Authors: Schirmacher Henrike
Published: October 2021

Die Anuga 2021 hat in dieser Woche zwar nur gut die Hälfte der üblichen Ausstellerzahl auf das Messegelände locken können, aber immerhin bot sie wieder eine Gelegenheit für persönliche Begegnungen. Die Messe zeigte aber auch, dass noch mehr intensive Gespräche zwischen Lebensmitteleinzelhandel und Erzeugern erforderlich sind.
Biogas lohnt sich jetzt
Authors: Vetter Bernhard
Published: October 2021

Frankfurt a. M. Biogas ist derzeit von zwei Seiten gefragt: als flexibler Stromlieferant und als Ersatz für das stark verteuerte Erdgas. Branchenzahlen zeigen allerdings, dass ein relevanter Zubau nur noch bei Gülle-Kleinanlagen erfolgt.
Weltmarkt für Weizen verspricht Absatz
Authors: Behme Dagmar
Published: October 2021

Frankfurt a.M. Die globale Weizenerzeugung stagniert auf hohem Niveau. Mit dem wachsenden Verbrauch hält sie aber nicht Schritt. Die enge Bilanz treibt die Preise nach oben.
Fernando I. Ferrán, Los herederos
Authors: González De Peña Raymundo Manuel
Published: October 2021

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