bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Experimental Study to Assessing the Efficacy of Oil to Prevent Differential Stuck Pipe Incidents in Zubair Oil Field, Southern Iraq
Authors: Aleqabi Zainab , Alhaleem Ayad
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on the important role of drilling mud in successful drilling operations, particularly in preventing and treating differential stuck pipes. Differential pipe sticking (DSP) is a common challenge when drilling through a pay zone with water-based drilling mud containing bentonite clay. However, using oil as an additive in a water-based mud (WBM) system offers distinct advantages and can significantly improve drilling performance. The research utilizes the Fann VG meter, a self-fabricated tester, and a tester of stickance to investigate the impact of oil on water-based drilling mud (WBM) and controlling DSP to address this challenge. The empirical study demonstrates that adding oil to the drilling fluid enables it to maintain its rheological properties (PV, YP, and API fluid loss) while reducing filtration loss from 7 to 4.8 cc and friction coefficient from 0.30 to 0.05. This indicates that emulsion mud can mitigate the risks of differential sticking by maintaining the oil concentration within the recommended limit (not exceeding 3%). Balancing the maintenance of rheological properties with the reduction of friction coefficient is essential to reaching optimal drilling performance and preventing differential pipe sticking.
Wellbore Instability Analysis to Determine the Safe Mud Weight Window for Deep Well, Halfaya Oilfield
Authors: Bandara Muayad , Al-Ameri Nagham
Published: April 2024

Wellbore instability is one of the most common issues encountered during drilling operations. This problem becomes enormous when drilling deep wells that are passing through many different formations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate wellbore failure criteria by constructing a one-dimensional mechanical earth model (1D-MEM) that will help to predict a safe mud-weight window for deep wells. An integrated log measurement has been used to compute MEM components for nine formations along the studied well. Repeated formation pressure and laboratory core testing are used to validate the calculated results. The prediction of mud weight along the nine studied formations shows that for Ahmadi, Nahr Umr, Shuaiba, and Zubair formations ranges between 12.5 to 15 ppg. The predicted safe mud weight value seems to be narrow with a well deviation higher than 350. Therefore, for Ahmadi, Nahr Umr, Shuaiba, and Zubair formations, the wellbore appears unstable compared to other formations. The results of stability analyses indicate that the breakout mud weight wasn’t affected by wellbore azimuth because of low-stress contrast. Furthermore, shear failure can be prevented by drilling the well with an inclination of less than 350. As well as, to prevent breakdown the well should be drilled with an inclination between 25o to 65o in the direction of minimum horizontal stress. These outcomes could be used to prevent wellbore instability and determine a safe mud-weight window when planning to drill nearby wells in the future.
Mineralogy and Geochemistry Characteristics of Tanjero Formation in Selected Locations, Northeast of Iraq
Authors: Khwedim Kareem , Hameed Zubaida
Published: April 2024

Tanjero Formation (belongs to the upper cretaceous sequences( which are exposed in the northeast part of Iraq within the high folded zone. In this study, the mineralogy and geochemistry of the formation are examined by XRD and XRF techniques. The mineralogical study reveals that Calcite is the main mineral making the carbonate rocks of the formation with subordinate minerals of quartz and a low quantity of clay minerals (Chlorite, montmorillonite, and illite). Geochemical results revealed high levels of silica and calcium, aluminum, magnesium, and iron oxides. High concentrations of some trace elements (Cr, V) reflect their origin of basic and ultrabasic igneous rocks. The high content of Mn in the carbonate rocks of the formation reflects the depositional environment which is a deep marine environment. Most trace elements in the present study have positive correlations with SiO2, Al2O3, and K2O suggesting their association with clay minerals.
Large Benthic Foraminifera Biozonation of Mauddud Formation in Selected Section from Balad Oil Field, Central Iraq
Authors: Asady Shahad , Al-Dulaimi Salam
Published: April 2024

Three subsurface sections Ba-1, Ba-4, and Ba-8, and sixty-five thin sections were examined to investigate the biostratigraphy of the Mauddud Formation (age Early Albian - Late Cenomanian) within the Balad Oil Field located in central Iraq. The formation is lithologically composed of dolomitic limestone, creamy oolitic limestone, and shale. Orbitolina qatarica, Orbitolina sefini, and Orbitolina concava range zones were distinguished as biozones, including the Late Albian (Orbitolina qatarica), Late Albian to Early Cenomanian (Orbitolina sefini), and Early-Cenomanian (Orbitolina concava) zones. The age of these biozones confirmed the extent throughout the early Cenomanian age. Fossils of twenty-seven species of Foraminifera, including Conicorbitolina conica, Miliolids, Neoiraqia convexa, Nezzazata, orbitolina sp., Spiroluculina sp., and Trocholina sp., and others like Coral, gastropods, and rudest were identified.
Healthcare burden of cognitive impairment: Evidence from a Singapore Chinese health study
Authors: Chay Junxing , Koh Woon-Puay , Tan Kelvin Bryan , Finkelstein Eric A
Published: April 2024

Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) raises risks for unplanned healthcare utilisation and expenditures and for premature mortality. It may also reduce risks for planned expenditures. Therefore, the net cost implications for those with CI remain unknown.

Method: We examined differences in healthcare utilisation and cost between those with and without CI. Using administrative healthcare utilisation and cost data linked to the Singapore Chinese Health Study cohort, we estimated regression-adjusted differences in annual healthcare utilisation and costs by CI status determined by modified Mini-Mental State Exam. Estimates were stratified by ex ante mortality risk constructed from out-of-sample Cox model predictions applied to the full sample, with a separate analysis restricted to decedents. These estimates were used to project differential healthcare costs by CI status over 5 years.

Results: Patients with CI had 17% higher annual cost compared to those without CI (SGD4870 versus SGD4177, P<0.01). Accounting for the greater mortality risk, individuals with CI cost 9% to 17% more over 5 years, or SGD2500 (95% confidence interval 1000–4200) to SGD3600 (95% confidence interval 1300–6000) more, depending on their age. Higher cost was mainly due to more emergency department visits and subsequent admissions (i.e. unplanned). Differences attenuated in the last year of life when costs increased dramatically for both groups.

Conclusion: Ageing populations and higher rates of CI will further strain healthcare resources primarily through greater use of emergency department visits and unplanned admissions. Efforts should be made to identify at risk patients with CI and take appropriate remediation strategies.
Prevalence of tramadol misuse: A pilot multicentre cross-sectional survey in Singapore
Authors: Chua Henry W , Li Lydia W , Yen Daphne , Chan Diana XH , Liu Christopher W
Published: April 2024

In Singapore, especially in our healthcare institution, the use of strong opioids for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain is relatively rare.1 Contrastingly, weak opioids such as tramadol are frequently prescribed for this condition, partly stemming from the widespread belief that tramadol has a better safety profile with a lower addiction risk than strong opioids.2 However, there appears to be a change in this opinion recently.3 In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of tramadol misuse in our healthcare institution, and to identify the associated risk factors.
Health District at Queenstown: Catalyst for translational research
Authors: Allen David Michael , Kiyota Emi , Wong John Eu Li
Published: April 2024

Ageing societies dominating global demographics is not new. However, the pace of global population ageing is causing disquietude. In 2017, the global population over age 60 years exceeded those below 5 years for the first time in history, and only 3 years later, the population over age 65 surpassed those below 5.1,2 The US took 72 years to double its proportion of population over age 65 from 7% to 14% while Sweden took 85 years, but Asia has been projected to achieve this in about 23 years, with Singapore having taken 20 years.3 This unprecedented ageing acceleration in populations results from longer individual lifespans due to improvements in healthcare and population health, combined with a steady decline in total fertility rate—the latter being the mean number of children per woman in her lifetime. Unfortunately, the number of years in good health has not kept pace with lengthening lifespan; consequently, time spent in poor health is increasing.4 This demographic change, along with a widening healthspan and lifespan gaps will have dramatic impact on economic growth, workforce composition, healthcare, housing and transportation.
Screening for Chromosomal Anomalies: First or Second Trimester, Biochemical or Ultrasound?
Authors: Stojilkovic-Mikic T , Rodeck C H
Published: April 2024

Prenatal diagnosis pf chromosomal abnormalities can be accurately made by cytogenetic studies of samples obtained from invasive procedures, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. Because these procedures are associated with a risk of miscarriage, the common approach is to perform non-invasive test to define an individual woman’s risk of having a chromosomal abnormal pregnancy. Screening for chromosomal abnormalities has developed over the last decade. Prenatal screening can be performed in the late first trimester, the early second trimester or in both. Screening test can be carried out biochemically, ultrasonographically or by both modalities. A major goal of screening test is to achieve maximum accuracy and minimum harm at low cost. The integrated test currently meets best those criteria.
Contemporary Management of Fibroids
Authors: Nair S
Published: April 2024

Introduction: More women are delaying child-bearing such that gynaecologists can no longer resort as frequently to definitive treatments, such as a hysterectomy, in the management of uterine fibroids. A review of newer conservative medical, radiological and surgical therapies and minimal access approaches to the organ-preserving myomectomy operation are discussed.

Materials and Methods: Data from published literature describing newer modalities of treatment and reviewing updated information of the impact of fibroids and myomectomy on fertility potential were collated.

Results: Medical treatments serve to retard the growth of fibroids temporarily and have short-term success in the amelioration of symptoms. Uterine artery embolisation is a novel non-surgical approach to debulking of uterine fibroids and the relieve of symptoms. Hysterectomy is a treatment choice that is curative. Laparoscopic hysterectomy carries a 3% risk of major complications compared to 1% via a laparotomy. Laparoscopic myomectomy is a viable alternative to open myomectomy but due diligence must be exercised in ensuring meticulous and secure myomectomy defect repair. The risk of uterine dehiscence has been reported to be about 0.5% which is comparable to that in traditional open myomectomy which has been somewhat understated. Hysteroscopic resection of submucous fibroids is very efficacious and preserves reproductive potential. This procedure and myomectomy of intramural fibroids associated with intracavitary distortion are clearly indicated as these types of fibroids have been implicated as a cause of infertility and pregnancy loss at least 2 to 3 times higher than controls. This relationship prevailed in patients undergoing assisted reproduction.

Conclusion: The management of uterine fibroids has undergone a revolution in the past few decades with better understanding of its impact on fertility and technical advances in endoscopy and radiologic embolisation techniques and also pharmaceutical alternatives such as gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist and progesterone intrauterine contraceptive devices. Advances in molecular biology may provide an opportunity to manipulate receptors and cellular biology in order to arrest tumourigenesis altogether.
Quality Control Assurance in National Screening Programmes for Cervical Cancer
Authors: Hadwin R J , Walker P G
Published: April 2024

The United Kingdom established a centrally controlled formal screening programme for cervical cancer in 1988. The programme has been an unprecedented success, with the incidence of cervical cancer falling by an accelerated rate of 7% a year. Underlying the success of the programme is a rigorous system of quality assurance at all levels of activity. Quality assurance assessment is performed for coverage of the target population, cytology reporting laboratories and colposcopy services. Each component in the system is examined annually by mandatory returns, and by regular on-site review of the clinical services by independent authorities. Processes also exist to establish and maintain the competency of all clinical and non-clinical staff involved in the programme. Using nationally published figures from the financial year 2001/2002, the different quality assurance strategies are described. The future development of quality assurance in the programme is then discussed.
A Case of Penicillamine-induced Dermopathy
Authors: Tang M B Y , Chin T M , Yap C K , Ng S K
Published: April 2024

Introduction: We describe an interesting patient with penicillamine-induced dermopathy.

Clinical Picture: A 49-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of recurrent haemorrhagic blisters, milia and purpura over both her elbows, while on long-term penicillamine therapy (1.5 g daily) for Wilson’s disease. Histologically, dermal elastin fibres were markedly reduced in the affected areas, consistent with penicillamine-induced elastolysis.

Treatment and Outcome: The patient’s lesions improved significantly after reduction of her penicillamine dose to 500 mg daily.

Conclusions: The cutaneous side effects of long-term penicillamine therapy are important to recognise as they may be associated with significant morbidity and may be markers of more ominous underlying systemic elastic fibre damage.
Letter to the Editor
Authors: Tan Bien Soo , Hoe John
Published: April 2024

We would like to draw the attention of your readers to the comments made in the editorial of the recent Imaging issue of your journal.
Usability of Hemp Plant in Poultry Nutrition
Authors: Sahin Hasan Alp , Şahin Rabia Vildan
Published: April 2024

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an annual plant with 2n=20 chromosomes, one-year, C3 group, cultivated for its long and strong fibers and seeds. It is a plant that should be cultivated in a controlled manner due to the presence of THC in its natural structure. Producers who avoid control and monitoring have turned to alternative products instead of hemp farming. Countries that cultivate cannabis in large areas; France, China, and Canada. Some countries are updating their cannabis-related laws and making efforts to increase hemp acreage. It is known that hemp farming has been practiced in Anatolia since 1500 BC. Various products such as hemp seeds, hemp pulp, hemp oil have been used in various studies in poultry feeding studies, while no negative results have been encountered, but various positive results have been suggested and their use is recommended. It is of great importance to investigate the effects of cannabidiols, which have strong antimicrobial, antioxidant and immunostimulant effects, as they are expected to support the immune system in poultry, especially broilers. Some of the studies in which hemp products are used in poultry nutrition are as follows; Addition of hemp meal to laying hen diets has been reported to make no significant difference in egg production, feed consumption, feed utilization, body weight gain or egg quality, but results in lower palmitic acid concentrations and higher Linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) concentrations, which are healthier for human consumption. Hemp seeds and hemp oil used in chicken rations caused an increase in the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content and color intensity of egg yolks, but no adverse effects were observed on the sensory profiles of cooked eggs. Addition of cannabis meal to fast growing broiler diets did not affect performance or mortality, and no effect on the number of Clostridium perfringens in the cecum was reported. Hemp seeds have a remarkable effect on the growth of broiler chicks and can help reduce feed expenditures for broiler rearing. In this paper, the use and usability of the hemp plant, whose production areas are expanding rapidly, in poultry will be examined.
Peningkatan Ikatan Adhesi terhadap Pengurangan Retak Lapisan PVA pada Ti-6Al-4V ELI untuk Aplikasi Biomedis
Authors: Ardhy Sanny , Islahuddin Islahuddin , Putra Meiki Eru , Hamzah Reodhy , Zulfikar Zulfikar
Published: April 2024

The lack of adhesion bonding of the hydroxyapatite (HA) coating layer on the surface of implant material can cause the coating layer to peel off during implantation and will increase the risk of metallic ion release to human body and may also to increase inflammatory effect and slow down the osseointegration process. In order to increase the adhesion of HA coated Ti-6Al-4V ELI by adding Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) into the coating layer.The coating process of the HA suspension with addition ZrO2 into Ti-6Al-4V ELI sample surfaces was conducted by using dip-coating method. The samples were then heated at 800, 900, and 950 °C. The improvement of adhesion coating was correlated by calculating the removed area. The low value of removed coating area indicated the adhesion coating is good. The test specimen with the addition of ZrO2, has a removed area fewer than the test specimen without the addition of PVA- ZrO2 has. This shows that the test specimen with the addition of ZrO2 has good coating adhesion.The addition of PVA- ZrO2 to the HA suspension increases adhesion bonding of the coating layer, as indicated by the low removed area as compared to that of without PVA- ZrO2 coating.
Aplikasi Pengelolaan Stok Bahan Baku dengan Metode Waterfall Pada Pabrik Plastik
Authors: Lee Francka Sakti , Aprilia Keysia , Dinata David Freggy , Fernando William , Andry Johanes Fernandes
Published: April 2024

Saat ini semua sektor bisnis baik usaha kecil, menengah maupun besar sudah memanfaatkan penggunaan teknologi. Pabrik Plastik merupakan pabrik yang mengolah bahan baku bijih plastik menjadi berbagai produk plastik. Permasalahannya, selama ini pengaturan pengadaan bahan baku dan pencatatan stok barang masih belum terkomputerisasi. Akibatnya ketersediaan bahan baku sering tidak tepat waktu dan kurang berkualitas. Pengelolaan stok bahan baku belum terintegrasi sistem sehingga sering terjadi penundaan proses produksi atau pemborosan bahan baku karena perhitungan tidak tepat dan mengakibatkan kerugian besar. Pelaporan juga terkendala karena rekonsiliasi data membutuhkan waktu lebih lama dan banyak kesalahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan aplikasi inventori berbasis web dengan metode Waterfall, terdiri dari lima fase yaitu Communication, Planning, Modeling, Construction, dan Deployment. Hasil penelitian ini adalah aplikasi inventori berbasis desktop yang dapat melakukan pencatatan data terintegrasi dan proses pelaporan lebih cepat, Dengan demikian, perancangan aplikasi inventori ini dapat membantu semua pihak dalam mengelola data-data stok dan persediaan barang di gudang.
Optimizing IT Support Operations with Web Development at PT Global Loyalty Indonesia
Authors: Istiono Wirawan , Rianto Dwi
Published: April 2024

IT Support at the company PT Global Loyalty Indonesia is considered to have less effective performance and often does repetitive work, such as several problems that have been resolved before that require a lot of experiments, when the same thing happens on a different day, the time-consuming experimental actions will be carried out again, so that the completion of the work takes a long time, this is because there is no recording of the steps that have previously been carried out. In addition, work requests to IT Support are only done verbally without detailed data collection, besides that ineffective standard operating procedures make IT Support employees confused when problems occur that have never been experienced before, so the work process takes a long time. To overcome these problems, a website system was created using HTML, CSS, React JS and Bootstrap with the Agile development method. After the website was completed and applied to the IT Support section, it was obtained from the results of interviews by the head of IT Support, that the work in the section became more organized, more recorded and easier to monitor by the head of IT Support, besides that it was also stated by the head of IT Support that the website created was very helpful and made IT Support work easier, with an average user acceptance of 86.4% which was calculated using the user acceptance test method
Sistem Peminjaman Barang Menggunakan QR Code Berbasis Aplikasi Android
Authors: Purnomo Sidiq , Alijoyo Franciskus Antonius
Published: April 2024

Mekanisme peminjaman barang di sebuah instansi atau perusahaan merupakan hal yang penting dilakukan, karena dengan sistem yang tepat dan rapi, ketersedian barang yang merupakan aset dari instansi dan/atau perusahaan dapat dimaksimalkan. Informasi mengenai ketersedian, dan kelengkapan barang dapat diperoleh dari data peminjaman barang. Mekanisme peminjaman barang yang kurang baik dapat menyebabkan aset-aset yang dipinjam tidak tercatat dan mengakibatkan kehilangan dan ketidakefektifan penggunaan barang. Terdapat beberapa penelitian mengenai sistem peminjaman barang yang telah dilakukan dan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi, baik berbasis web ataupun android. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperkaya sistem peminjaman barang yang telah ada, dimana pada penelitian ini sistem peminjaman barang akan menggunakan qr code dan database realtime firebase serta berbasis android.
Metode yang digunakan dalam perancangan sistem ini adalah menggunakan metode waterfall, dimana metode ini menggunakan pendekatan alur hidup perangkat lunak yang berurutan dimulai dari tahapan analisa, desain, implementasi, pengetesan dan perawatan. Dengan sistem ini diharapkan peminjaman barang di instansi dan/atau perusahaan menjadi lebih efisien dan rapi, sehingga penggunaan barang dapat dimaksimalkan oleh semua karyawan, serta semua karyawan dapat mengetahui status dari barang yang akan dan sedang dipinjam tersebut.
Cultura Complexa e Comunidades Singulares: ensaios sobre a fratura de si nas formas do contemporâneo
Authors: Farina Mauricius Martins
Published: April 2024

Esse texto tratará de uma metáfora do coletivo relacionada à dificuldade de estabelecer sentidos de futuro, estando a linguagem enredada numa falácia ao se construir o pensamento. Investirá também sobre um cogitar, através das imagens, relacionado às distopias singulares que se abrem ao outro, por um sentimento de complexidade que se envolve com a vida em comum, considerando ainda uma dificuldade objetiva de se manifestar sobre o devir das comunidades.
El Artista como Autor, Prácticas Colaborativas en Arte: mediaciones
Authors: Montoya Josep
Published: April 2024

Este articulo expone el hecho de las prácticas colaborativas en arte, como resultado de la interrelación entre autoría artística y la mediación en entornos sociales y entornos formativos. La búsqueda y transmisión de conocimiento es el punto de partida para conseguir nuevas estructuras auto-transformadoras, tanto en lo social, como en lo académico.
Um Olhar para o Processo de Di Iório
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Regina
Published: April 2024

Nossa investigação concentra-se no processo de criação das obras em grandes dimensões da artista plástica Mary Di Iório, que foram executadas a partir da década de 1980. Nossa proposta é apresentar os mecanismos criativos utilizados pela artista, levando em conta seus depoimentos, esboços, projetos e fotografias das produções de suas obras, para elucidar seu processo. A investigação se fundamenta nos pressupostos teóricos e metodológicos da crítica genéticas, e busca a gênese da obra a partir dos documentos de processo, registros que permitem acompanhar o movimento para a produção das obras deixadas pela artista.
Desdobramentos da Recepção Crítica Diante da Abstração Construída de Cícero Dias (1948/1952)
Authors: Grando Angela
Published: April 2024

Num período em que a arte brasileira introduzia o debate crítico, em torno das noções de figurativismo e abstracionismo, e organizava a exposição inaugural do Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo, o modernista Cícero Dias – único artista brasileiro convidado para participar daquela mostra inaugural – foi responsável por manifestações singulares do Abstracionismo. Discutiremos sobre esse processo construtivo do artista, tanto no contexto de sua recepção crítica como na abordagem de seu espaço pictórico rigorosamente articulado na relação da superfície do quadro integrando-se ao “feito mural”.
Génese do Processo Criativo e Condição Social do Escultor na Sociedade Romana
Authors: Gonçalves Luís Jorge
Published: April 2024

Na época romana o escultor era parte de uma cadeia produtiva, onde não havia lugar ao processo criativo, como o entendemos nos nossos dias. Neste sentido, aborda-se neste texto como a sociedade romana olhava para o processo criativo e para o seu estatuto no interior duma sociedade em que a imagem, particularmente a escultura, tinha uma função social de grande importância.
Novos Desafios do Fim da História
Authors: Costa Ricardo da
Published: April 2024

O artigo analisa a crise das Ciências Humanas com o declínio da consciência histórica na pós-modernidade e a influência do relativismo neste processo. Para isso, oferece uma narrativa imagética com quadros (turner, Corot, Goya, Friedrich Caspar David e Salomão Delane) e propõe o resgate da bela escrita, da verdade e da erudição como fundamentos da investigação humanística.
A perda da contemplação serena e a percepção colaborativa num piscar de olhos
Authors: Neves Alexandre Emerick
Published: April 2024

A partir dos modos de figurar o corpo, procuro discutir a noção de presença na experiência artística como algo indissociável da ideia de colaboração. Com a proposição de uma discussão ampliada sobre a presença colaborativa do espectador, busco certa aproximação do pensamento fenomenológico com os comentários de Didi-Huberman sobre o característico anacronismo no pensamento de Aby Warburg. Para esquivar-me da concentração nas especificidades de certas propostas contemporâneas, submeto a inclinação do corpo em figurar-se a um olhar histórico mais amplo, desde a figuração clássica à apreensão da presença do espectador como corpo figurado em obra.
A Paisagem em Linhas/Lines
Authors: Salvatori Maristela
Published: April 2024

A representação, a paisagem e a fotografia povoam meu imaginário artístico já de longa data. Ao utilizar essencialmente processos de gravura e de técnicas afins, meu interesse pela representação de amplas perspectivas se direcionou, aos poucos,  à construção de espaços urbanos. A fotografia perpassa todas as criações como ponto de partida, imagem de referência. Mais recentemente a fotografia, sobretudo, de tecnologia digital, tem sido incorporada às imagens elaboradas e introduzido novas questões.
Dominique Chateau, A recepção da arte na era da pós-arte
Authors: Paz Gaspar , Grando Angela , Moura Cristina
Published: April 2024

Que valores artísticos persistem na era da pós-arte? Podemos substituí-los definitivamente pelos “valores da pós-arte”? Mas a palavra pós-arte designa, em seu prefixo, um momento depois da arte que ainda não está completamente emancipado da arte. O distanciamento da pós-arte em relação à arte é um distanciamento a partir da arte. Simultaneamente, se os valores da pós-arte ainda são os valores da arte, eles o são em um contexto ideológico, onde o valor da arte em geral é doravante tido como desusado, e até mesmo alienante.
Algunas Reflexiones sobre el Arte Político para América Latina
Authors: Contreras Mónica
Published: April 2024

El texto presenta diferentes reflexiones sobre el arte contemporáneo de cuño político en América Latina, región que ha experimentado una escalada de violencia y explotación en los últimos años, este trabajo se centra en 3 casos: Santiago Sierra, Teresa Margolles y Doris Salcedo.  Aquí encontramos discusiones sobre las relaciones entre la ética, la política y la institución artística en el contexto latinoamericano.
A magia do objeto - reverberações criadoras de formas relacionais em arte pública
Authors: Frade Isabela
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho examina a obra de Lygia Clark recuperando determinadas propostas da artista sob uma perspectiva relacional na experimentação de formas coletivas de criação no espaço público. Especialmente os trabalhos que estabeleciam espaços de agrupamento, como a Baba Antropofágica, desafiam novas configurações para a produção artística. No texto “A propósito da magia do objeto”, Lygia Clark (1996) propunha uma outra perspectiva do papel do artista, abrindo o espaço de criação também para o público: “Qual é então o papel do artista? Dar ao participante o objeto que não tem importância em si mesmo e que só terá na medida em que o participante atuar. É como um ovo que só revela sua substância quando o abrimos”. Assim, inquire a arte como força expansiva, consciente e sensível, plenitude que não requer a subjetividade interpretativa, nem o estado em separado da contemplação, fabricando a agremiação pela energia do encontro. Estado que reverbera continuamente o outro, que ecoa em cada um, atingindo a condição de uma rede viva. Nessa abertura, cada um se deixa levar e, no próprio vácuo, o outro penetra, vivificando-o desde dentro. Pode-se chamar isso também de amor comunal, pela adesão e conformação emocional desse processo. Afluência que pode se expandir em densidade, redimensionando o lugar da intimidade e da troca a partir de agenciamentos sensíveis, ainda que efêmeros, no espaço público.
Bill Viola ou como o Videoartista Imerge o Espectador em suas Obras
Authors: Grando Angela
Published: April 2024

Se Bill Viola (1951-) é um pioneiro, o é também porque foi um dos primeiros a instalar seus vídeos no espaço imersivo de exposição. Para isto, recorre a uma multiplicidade de recursos, soluções técnicas e arquiteturais, planos articulados que focam o espaço e o tempo e privilegiam dispositivos através dos quais o espectador pode ter a sensação de estar imerso ou mesmo submerso por imagens, cada vez mais conquistadoras. Surgem, então, conexões inusitadas. Tratar dos agregados sensíveis que a obra cria, ao limiar da ficção, é o teor da nossa proposta de comunicação.
Percorrer, Coletar e Reconfigurar Imagens: Processo Artístico e Metodologia
Authors: Lara José Márcio de Oliveira
Published: April 2024

Em 1966, em uma publicação da revista Artforum, Tony Smith lança um questionamento sobre a relação entre arte, objeto e experiência, defendendo o percurso como prática artística autônoma. Em meu processo criativo, o deslocamento pelas estradas que interligam áreas de exploração de ferro, na região do Quadrilátero Ferrífero mineiro, estimula experiências intensas. A produção artística surge como possibilidade de potencializar e compartilhar as vivências suscitadas por uma paisagem peculiar.
uma parede com muitas histórias, uma intervenção de Gréc & Hyte no bairro Padre Cruz – Lisboa
Authors: Marques Inês , Elias Helena
Published: April 2024

Este artigo incide sobre um mural executado em 2016 num bairro periférico de Lisboa, no âmbito de um programa de arte urbana publicamente financiada. Caracterizado por uma linguagem gráfica deliberadamente inábil, o mural condensa um conjunto de fragmentos narrativos relativos à vida dos moradores do bairro e dos seus jovens autores. A partir de depoimentos orais e da consulta de documentos de trabalho que elucidam este processo criativo, reflete-se sobre a singularidade da obra no contexto em que se encontra.
O paradoxo entre criação e circulação nos trabalhos fotográficos com processos artesanais
Authors: Pfutzenreuter Edson do Prado , Pinheiro Daniela Corrêa da Silva
Published: April 2024

Este artigo reflete sobre o processo de criação e circulação nos trabalhos fotográficos que exploram os processos artesanais de fotografia, tais como o cianótipo e o dusting on, que têm uma materialidade própria permitindo a participação do artista em todas as etapas de criação. Por outro lado, na dinâmica atual do circuito artístico essas obras precisam ser digitalizadas para circularem no meio digital e participar de alguns editais, concursos, festivais de fotografias, publicações em revistas ou nas mídias sociais. Assim, um trabalho que é caracterizado pela materialidade precisa ser transformado em arquivo digital apresentando uma situação totalmente diferente daquela na qual os trabalhos são produzidos. Como acreditamos que a obra não pode ser pensada fora de sua circulação, propomos analisar casos específicos de uma fotógrafa que desenvolve seu Mestrado na área de impressão fotográfica por contato e que assinará o artigo como co-autora.
Metodologías al Uso de Obras de Arte Contemporáneas: Ruta artística “En los bordes” de La Zubia (Granada)
Authors: Apolonio Laura , Romero Sara Cuéllar , Jiménez Gertrudis Román , Gil Fernanda Garcia
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo explora las metodologías empleadas en la realización de las obras creadas en el circuito de arte de La Zubia (Granada, España), en ocasión del encuentro artístico “En los bordes” (mayo 2018), en el que coincidieron creadores e investigadores en Arte provenientes de varios puntos del globo (España, Italia, Alemania, Francia, Brasil, Colombia, Méjico). El simposium, nominado a caso hecho “En los bordes”, investigaba precisamente la capacidad del Arte de superar fronteras y dicotomías estancas como urbano/rural, local/global, artista/no-artista, etc., activando una energía dialéctica que aúna diferencias y promueve el pensamiento creativo en la formación de conciencias renovadoras. El análisis de las 18 obras de los artistas participantes nos lleva a concluir que el proceso creativo, que se gesta en el juego entre imaginario y raciocinio y se nutre de la interrelación entre individuo y público, constituye en sí una macro-metodología que engloba todas las demás metodologías de investigación y genera nuevos mundos conceptuales.
Da janela à interface
Authors: Maurício Ricardo
Published: April 2024

O texto evoca alguns momentos significativos dos sucessivos processos de concepção, enquadramento e captura da imagem do real a partir da arte do Renascimento, para analisar a influência das imagens técnicas na percepção e na concepção de realidades e seus reflexos na arte e na vida cotidiana. Acompanha também o percurso de transformação por que passaram a arte e as sensibilidades moderna e contemporânea em negociação e embate com as novas técnicas de produção de imagens, a partir da invenção da fotografia. Por fim, apresenta alguns trabalhos em arte que enfrentam criticamente tais situações.
ARTE, POLÍTICA E COMUNICAÇÃO NO BRASIL DOS ANOS 1960: Os outdoors realizados por Nelson Leirner
Authors: Sayão Bruno
Published: April 2024

A escolha de um único trabalho artístico como objeto de estudo traz em si um inevitável caráter arbitrário. Entretanto, a escrita desse artigo indi­ca que esse modo de pesquisar permite um apro­fundamento e uma abordagem da parte para o todo que evita o enquadramento da produção artística em rígidas categorias da História da Arte. O foco e ponto de partida dessa pesquisa é o trabalho Outdoors nas ruas de São Paulo, 1968, de Nelson Leirner. A partir da análise desses ou­tdoors, são estabelecidas relações com elemen­tos do contexto social e artístico do Brasil dos anos 1960. Além dos elementos históricos que o projeto de Leirner aponta, ele também sugere possibilidades para questões debatidas nas artes visuais até a atualidade, como o convívio imedia­to da arte com a cidade, a apropriação de meios publicitários e a relação entre arte e política. [...]
ARTE PÚBLICA: Restrições Estruturais e Como Lidar com Elas, de Karl Schawelka
Authors: Arçari André , Perim Renata
Published: April 2024

Com o intuito de compreender a atual situação, algumas considerações históricas poderão ser úteis. Vou começar com um episódio descrito por Vasari. De acordo com o pes­quisador, em 1504 foi dado ao jovem e relativamente pou­co conhecido Michelangelo, uni enorme bloco de mármore para trabalhar, o qual era, contudo, julgado impossível de ser esculpido devido a uma rachadura em sua parte infe­rior. Como todos nós sabemos, não obstante, essa enco­menda foi relizada e e resultou em um tremendo sucesso, o famoso David. Essa escultura foi originalmente destinada a servir como um adorno que se localizava na parte externa da parede do clerestório, em uma catedral, no âmbito de um programa que estava relacionado aos vários heróis do Velho Testamento. Todavia, quando Michelangelo finalizou o trabalho, todos concordaram que a escultura merecia um lugar melhor. [...]
A crítica de valor em Marcel Duchamp: efeitos na contemporaneidade.
Authors: Zulian Coimbra Martin Julia
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho conecta três pontos no tempo: a pré-modernidade, a modernidade e a pós-modernidade, levantando algumas questões inerentes a cada período. Questões que são formadoras do conceito contemporâneo de arte, expondo a crítica de valor contida na obra de Marcel Duchamp e seus respectivos efeitos na atualidade.
La photographicité: comme réflexion sur les images (d’images)
Authors: Soulages François
Published: April 2024

Boltanski a raison : images d’images chez Lichtenstein et chez lui.Mais est-ce propre à Lichtenstein ? Non. À un premier niveau d’analyse, on pourrait dire qu’un certain nombre d’artistes partent non pas de la réalité, mais de tableaux déjà existants, d’images déjà existantes, soit pour s’en inspirer, soit en étant marqués par elles, soit pour les détourner, etc…. Mais, à un deuxième niveau d’analyse, il serait intéressant de se demander si cela n’est pas le propre de l’art. À savoir, non pas de peindre la réalité, mais de s’inscrire consciemment dans le monde de l’art, dans l’histoire de l’art pour peindre ou faire image en fonction de ces deux réalités – monde et histoire de l’art. Est-ce que Malraux ne disait pas déjà cela ?
Ensaio sobre o globo de neve:
Authors: Bamonte Joedy Luciana Barros Marins
Published: April 2024

Abordagem da criação artística a partir de relações espaciais contemporâneas, tendo como aporte teórico a deriva enquanto método psicogeográfico por favorecer o despertamento do sensível, e a Topofilia de Yi-Fu Tuan, por priorizar a percepção de espaços geográficos na configuração do lugar. A estrutura do trabalho enfatiza o ato criador no interior de um sketchbook, onde verbal e não-verbal coexistem priorizando o nascimento de ideias. A metáfora do globo de neve traduz a sensação de suspensão na cidade de Lisboa, elemento disparador para desenhos, no qual a experiência trabalha com a imaginação.
Cadernos de esboços:
Authors: Rauber Rogério
Published: April 2024

Refletiremos sobre alguns aspectos identificados em cadernos de esboços de artistas visuais brasileiros contemporâneos. A partir das pesquisas de Cecilia Salles, reconhecemos também significativas emergências no sistema de arte, cuja organicidade nos propõe o conceito de rizomas poéticos complexificando a ideia de rede a partir da conhecida proposição de Deleuze e Guatarri, Problematizaremos também depoimentos colhidos por Charles Watson sobre os temas processo criativo e cadernos de esboços.
Arqueologia da criação artística.
Authors: Sanmartin Stela Maris Sanmartin
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho evidencia o processo de criação em artes visuais e apresenta os caminhos criativos que estimulam atitude exploratória que permitem ao artista criar. O ponto de partida para a construção teórica incide diretamente sobre o sujeito criador iniciando um diálogo entre a Psicologia Analítica, a Criatividade e os Processos de Criação em Arte, por meio do método proposto pela Crítica Genética. A investigação objetivou especificamente explorar as dimensões interiores do processo criativo do artista contemporâneo José Spaniol.
Association of Low Serum Ferritin Levels in Patients Having Alopecia Areata: A Case Control Study
Authors: Ramsha Khan  , Annum Ashraf  , Uzma Sarwar  , Iqra Fatima  , Aysha Arif  , Muhammad Azam Bokhari
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Alopecia areata is a medical condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss occurring in patches. Etiopatho-genesis of the disease involves genetic, immunological and various other factors. Reduced ferritin stores lead to impaired DNA synthesis disrupting hair follicle production hence playing a role in the patho-physiology of alopecia areata.
Aims & Objectives: To establish the association of low serum ferritin levels and alopecia areata.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted for duration of six months from February to August 2022 at Dermatology Department Shalamar Hospital, Lahore.
Material & Method: A total of 104 participants were recruited for this study, into a group of 52 patients having alopecia areata and 52 age and gender matched healthy controls. All these participants were advised to get their serum ferritin levels done from the same laboratory to control bias. Values of serum ferritin levels were recorded in ng/ml on a predesigned proforma. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for qualitative variables, p ? 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Mean age was 30.63±4.15 years in case group and 29.94±3.65 years in control group. Within each group (n=52), 16 were males whereas 36 were females (p=1.000). Serum ferritin levels were 18.82±4.47ng/ml in case group and 20.92±4.31ng/ml in control group (p=0.017). Frequency of low serum ferritin level was 63%(29) in case group and 37 %(17) in control group (p=0.029) with significant Odds Ratio of 2.596.
Conclusion: We concluded that there is significant association of alopecia areata and low serum ferritin levels and early detection and restoration of iron stores may potentially enhance the management of alopecia areata.
Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Distal Femur Fractures treated with Less Invasive Stabilization System versus Dynamic Condylar Screw
Authors: Muhammad Abdul Shakoor  , Syed Wasif Ali Shah  , Shafqat Raza
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Fractures in the distal femur are quite rare, comprising around 0.4% of all fractures and 3% of femoral fractures. Managing distal femur fractures has been a subject of debate, but recent developments favor indirect reduction and minimally invasive approaches. The objective is to find a harmonious equilibrium between the mechanical stability of the fractured segments and their biological viability. Given their elevated complication rate, achieving optimal restoration of functional anatomy and ensuring stable fixation is imperative for prompt recovery from distal femoral fractures. Comparison of less invasive stabilization system versus dynamic condylar screw fixation in treatment of distal femur fractures is subject of ongoing debate as to which one is better.
Aims and Objectives: To compare the functional and radiological outcomes of distal femur fractures treated with less invasive stabilization system versus dynamic condylar screw fixation.
Place and Duration of study: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in the Orthopedic Department of Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, from July 2, 2020, to January 1, 2021.
Material and Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore over a six-month duration. In total 104 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were admitted to the Orthopedic Department via Emergency and OPD. Demographic data and medical histories were taken. The sample size consisted of 52 patients in each group, with random allocation to either the LISS (A) or DCS (B) groups determined by a lottery method. Follow-up appointments were scheduled for all patients at one month, three months, and six months post-surgery. Radiological outcome was evaluated at each follow-up visit while functional outcome assessed at sixth monthly follow up. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS: version 22, considering p ? 0.05 as significant.
Results: Frequency of functional outcome was i.e. excellent (32.7%), good (14.4%), fair (2.9%) in group A and excellent (27.9%), good (31.7%), fair (7.7%) in group B (p-value>0.05). Mean fusion time was 18.67±3.04 in group A and 19.62±4.36 in group B (p-value>0.05).
Conclusion: Our findings indicate no substantial distinction between the two groups. Using DCS or LISS, both methods yield favorable outcomes with negligible complications in the management of distal femoral fractures. Both systems effectively reduce soft tissue injury.
Antinociceptive Evaluation of Antidepressants (Cita- lopram, Duloxetine and Amitriptyline) in a Mouse Model of Acute Pain
Authors: Sidra Shah  , Mudassara Saqib  , Azka Khan
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Acute pain is a pervasive and debilitating symptom affecting the general population as well as depressed patients who suffer even more from pain and fatigue.
Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the antinociceptive effect induced by antidepressants (Citalopram, Duloxetine and Amitriptyline) in acute pain induced in mice.
Place and Duration of study: Animal Research Laboratory of University of Lahore. Study Period: 2018- 2019
Material and Methods: An experimental animal study was carried out on 25 albino mice. The mice were divided into 5 groups; Group 1: Positive Control (PC), Group 2: Ibuprofen (IBO) (Standard) 80mg/kg, Group3: Citalopram (CTP)3mg/kg, Group 4: Duloxetine (DXT) 25mg/kg, Group 5: Amitriptyline (AMT) 15mg/kg. Groups 2-5 were administered drugs orally through a feeding tube as per group designation while Group 1: Control was given an equivalent amount of normal saline. One hour post treatment with test drugs, all Groups (1-5) were injected 10 ml/ kg of 2% acetic acid I/P and number of writhing movements consisting of contraction of abdominal muscles leading to extension of hind limb and periodic arching of body as well as paw licking behavior were counted for 20 minutes at 5- minute interval, using hand tally counter. Degree of analgesia was calculated by using formula of percentage effectiveness. Data was entered and analyzed utilizing SPSS version 21, p?0.05 was taken as significant.
Results: Ibuprofen completely eliminated the nociceptive outcome of diluted acetic acid in writhing and licking of experimental animals. Citalopram, showed maximum decreasing effect (95%-96%) in writhing in 5-20 min. However, its effect in paw licking was low. Duloxetine showed 70% to 90% decrease in writhing at 5-20 min whereas 100 % inhibition of paw-licking was observed at 5 to 20 minutes. The writhing effect of amitriptyline was 77%-90% at 5-20 min and paw licking effect was 80-90 % at 5-20 min.
Conclusion: Amitriptyline, duloxetine and citalopram have significant effect in reducing the acute nociceptive pain and may be utilized as analgesic in acute state of pain.