bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of PED/PED Flex and PED Shield in the treatment of unruptured intracerebral aneurysms
Authors: El Naamani Kareem , Mastorakos Panagiotis , Yudkoff Clifford J. , Abbas Rawad , Tjoumakaris Stavropoula I. , Gooch M. Reid , Herial Nabeel A. , Rosenwasser Robert H. , Zarzour Hekmat , Schmidt Richard F. , Jabbour Pascal M.
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

The object of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety profile of the Pipeline embolization device (PED)/Pipeline Flex embolization device (PED Flex) with that of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology (PED Shield). After introducing the first-generation PED and the second-generation PED Flex with its updated delivery system, the PED Shield was launched with a synthetic layer of phosphorylcholine surface modification to reduce thrombogenicity.

METHODS

This is a retrospective review of unruptured aneurysms treated with PED/PED Flex versus PED Shield between 2017 and 2022 at the authors’ institution. Patients with ruptured aneurysms, adjunctive treatment, failed flow diverter deployment, and prior treatment of the target aneurysm were excluded. Baseline characteristics were collected for all patients, including age, sex, past medical history (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus), smoking status, aneurysm location, and aneurysm dimensions (neck, width, height) and morphology (saccular, nonsaccular). The primary outcome was procedural and periprocedural complication rates.

RESULTS

The study cohort comprised 200 patients with 200 aneurysms, including 150 aneurysms treated with the PED/PED Flex and 50 treated with the PED Shield. With respect to intraprocedural and periprocedural complications, length of stay, length of follow-up, and functional outcome at discharge, there was no significant difference between the two cohorts. At the midterm follow-up, the rate of in-stent stenosis (PED/PED Flex: 14.2% vs PED Shield: 14.6%, p = 0.927), aneurysm occlusion (complete occlusion: 79.5% vs 80.5%, respectively; neck remnant: 4.7% vs 12.2%; dome remnant: 15.7% vs 7.3%; p = 0.119), and the need for retreatment (5.3% vs 0%, p = 0.097) were comparable between the two cohorts.

CONCLUSIONS

This study suggests that, as compared to first- and second-generation PED and PED Flex, the third-generation PED Shield offers similar rates of complications, aneurysm occlusion, and in-stent stenosis at the midterm follow-up.
Church Tin Utensils of the XVII–XVIII Centuries in the Collections of the Museum of the Moscow Theological Academy and the Museum named after Andrey Rublev
Authors: Герасимова Наталья Викторовна
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию и атрибуции не известных ранее памятников русского церковного оловянного литья конца XVII–XVIII вв. Качественные оловянные сплавы и готовые изделия из европейского олова появились на Руси с конца XVI в. Оловянные предметы широко использовались не только в быту как питьевая посуда, но и при богослужении в храмах. Благодаря практическим и эстетическим качествам, и относительной дешевизне по сравнению с драгоценными металлами, оловянные изделия нашли свое применение в многочисленных храмах и монастырях. На настоящий момент из всего многообразия церковной утвари из олова в научный оборот введены лишь отдельные предметы из коллекций крупнейших музеев России. Автором статьи проведено комплексное исследование и атрибуция ранее не изученных 14 предметов из собраний Музея Московской духовной академии (ЦАК МДА) и Музея имени Андрея Рублева (ЦМИАР). Это потиры, дискосы, кресты, дароносицы и дарохранительницы.

The article is devoted to the study and attribution of previously unknown monuments of Russian church tin casting of the late XVII–XVIII centuries. High- quality pewter alloys and finished products made of European tin appeared in Moscow state since the end of the XVI century. Tin objects were widely used not only in everyday life as drinking utensils, but also during worship in temples. Due to its practical and aesthetic qualities, and relative cheapness compared to precious metals, tin products have found their application in numerous temples and monasteries. At the moment, out of the whole variety of church utensils made of pewter, only individual items from the collections of the largest museums in Russia have been put into scientific circulation. The author of the article conducted a comprehensive study and attribution of previously unexplored 14 items from the collections of the Museum of the Moscow Theological Academy and Museum named after Andrey Rublev. These are chalices, patens, crosses and tabernacles.
The “Materials of the Church-archaeological Cabinet” as a Source on the History of the Church-Archaeological Cabinet
Authors: Григорьева Наталья Ивановна
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена важному историческому источнику по истории Церковно-археологического кабинета Московской духовной академии — машинописным сборникам «Материалы церковно-археологического кабинета», которые на сегодняшний день являются малоизученными. Инициатором их появления стал доцент Московской духовной академии Алексий Данилович Остапов, впоследствии протоиерей, профессор, заведующий Церковно-археологическим кабинетом с 1955 по 1975 гг. Сборники отражают внутреннюю жизнь музея Академии: этапы формирования его фондов, экспозиций, коллектива, научную деятельность сотрудников. Выпуск сборников продолжился после смерти протоиерея Алексия, но периодичность выпуска очередных сборников была не столь регулярной. Всего, на сегодняшний день, в распоряжении исследователей имеются 16 сборников, последний из которых вышел в 2005 г. В настоящей статье представлен анализ материалов сборников, вышедших в период с 1955 по 1975 гг., а также дана история их появления и краткая историческая справка по всему периоду, который нашел отражение в имеющихся шестнадцати выпусках. При исследовании были использованы как материалы самих сборников, так и литература, источники, отражающие историю их появления: журналы Совета академии, воспоминания, дневники.

The article is dedicated to an important historical source on the history of the Moscow Theological Academy Museum «Church-archaeological Cabinet», which is a mainly unknown typewritten collection of “Materials of the Church-archaeological Cabinet”. Alexy Danilovich Ostapov, Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy, later archpriest and Head of the Church-Archaeological Cabinet in 1955–1975, was the first one who started keeping record of a museum collection. The Materials reflect a life of the academic museum such as setting up its funds and an exhibition as well as its scientific activity. The work carried on even after Archpriest Alexy’s repose; however, it was less regular. Overall, there are 16 issues and the last one was published in 2005. The article analyses the materials published in 1955–1975, their history and a brief overview of the entire period. The research used both the materials themselves and extra sources like journals of the Academy Council, memoirs, diaries.
Neo-Patristic Synthesis: Possibilities in Natural Science
Authors: Рупова Розалия Моисеевна
Published: August 2023

В работе дано обоснование возможности расширения сферы охвата такого значительного направления современного богословия, как неопатристический синтез. Исторически это направление формировалось в среде русской послереволюционной эмиграции ХХ в. и включало гуманитарное знание. Разделы богословия, история, философия, науки об обществе были платформами жарких дискуссий и составляли исследовательское поле как для самого прот. Георгия Флоровского, основателя этого направления, так и для его последователей. Развитие концепции на рубеже тысячелетий и в XXI в. пошло по пути антропологизации. Опираясь на позицию прот. Георгия, который позиционировал богословие как универсальный, без изъятия, способ рассмотрения всех аспектов культуры, автор предлагает включить в поле неопатристики естественнонаучное знание. Это откроет перспективу построения системного богословия культуры.

The paper provides a rationale for the possibility of expanding the scope of such a significant area of modern theology as Neo-Patristic synthesis. Historically, this trend was formed in the midst of the Russian post-revolutionary emigration of the 20th century and included humanitarian knowledge. Sections of theology, history, philosophy, social sciences were platforms for heated discussions and constituted a research field for Archpriest Georges Florovsky, the founder of this trend, and for his followers. The development of the concept at the turn of the millennium and in the 21st century followed the path of anthropologization. Based on the position of Fr. Georges, who positioned theology as a universal, without exception, way of considering all aspects of culture, the author proposes to include natural science in the field of Neo-Patristics. This will open up the prospect of building a systemic theology of culture.
Archpriest Georges Florovsky’s Concept of Catholic Personalism
Authors: Паутов Г.В.
Published: August 2023

На основе анализа основных трудов знаменитого богослова русской эмиграции прот. Георгия Флоровского рассматриваются концепции соборности Церкви и богословского персонализма как два основных направления в его богословско-философском творчестве. Автор рассматривает оригинальность мысли Флоровского в раскрытии характеристики личности и специфики экклесиологического свойства соборности. На основании аналитического обзора указанных концепций автор устанавливает их взаимосвязь и приходит к выводу о том, что у прот. Георгия Флоровского концепция соборности Церкви является ключевой характеристикой «личности». При этом предполагается, что единство учения о соборности, как сформулированного Флоровским в результате изучения святоотеческих трудов, и персонализма, как философии Нового времени, является одним из аспектов неопатристического синтеза прот. Георгия Флоровского.

Based on the analysis of the main works of the famous Russian emigrant theologian Archpriest Georges Florovsky, the article examines the concepts of sobornost’ of the Church and of theological personalism as two main directions in Florovsky’s theological and philosophical work. The author examines the originality of Florovsky's thought in revealing the understanding of personality and the specifics of the ecclesiological property of sobornost’. On the basis of these concepts, the author establishes their relationship and concludes that Fr. Georges Florovsky's concept of sobornost’ of the Church is a key characteristic of his concept of “personality”. At the same time, the article claims the unity between the doctrine of sobornost’, as formulated by Florovsky basing on his Patristic studies, and personalism as a modern philosophy. This unity is asserted to be an aspect of Archpriest Georges Florovsky's Neo-Patristic synthesis.
The Representation of Classical Views on the Atonement in Radical Feminist Theology
Authors: Мячин Игорь Алексеевич
Published: August 2023

В данной статье исследуются некоторые аргументы современных радикальных феминистских теологов, подвергающих критике целый ряд классических теорий Искупления, таких как «юридическая», «нравственная» и теория Г. Аулена, которая является современной обработкой концепции рекапитуляции свт. Иринея Лионского. Автор рассматривает критические замечания малоизвестных для русского богословия феминистских теологов: Р. Р. Рютер, Р. Н. Брок, Д. К. Браун и др. Также рассматривается вопрос об общих и частных возражениях против приведённых выше образов для описания искупительного подвига Христа. В конце статьи автор приводит ряд критических замечаний относительно тех претензий, которые направлены против классических искупительных образов, и показывает крайнюю субъективность этих претензий.

The article examines some of the arguments of modern radical feminist theologians who criticize a number of classical theories of atonement, such as the satisfaction theory, the moral influence theory, and the theory of G. Aulen, which is a modern variation of the recapitulation view by St. Irenaeus of Lyons. The author examines critical remarks by feminist theologians, which are poorly known in Russian theology: R. R. Ruther, R. N. Brock, D. K. Brown, and others. The article considers the question of general and particular objections to the above views of the work of Christ which is to be called ‘atonement’. Finally, the author makes a number of critical remarks about claims directed against the classical views on atonement and demonstrates the extreme subjectivity of these claims.
The Problem Field of Christian Theodicy: A Historical Essay
Authors: Санаянц Саркис Вадимович
Published: August 2023

Проблема теодицеи и размышления на тему зла всегда тревожили умы философов и богословов. Что изменилось с эпохи античности до нашего времени? Можно сказать, что античность, так же как и христианская классическая традиция, не придавали проблеме зла того значения, которое она получила во второй половине ХХ в. Моральный и онтологический аспект зла хотя и вызывал вопросы, но на него можно было смело ответить в духе свт. Василия Великого: реально лишь то зло, которое порождается свободой человеческого выбора. Другие виды зла не есть зло само по себе. После крушения надежд построить новый гуманистический мир, вызванного двумя мировыми войнами, богословы и философы, подражая Готфриду Лейбницу, задумались: живём ли мы в лучшем из возможных миров? Как возможно веровать в Бога, проповедуемого христианами, и допускать присутствие такого количество страданий, учитывая, что Господь наделён всемогуществом и абсолютной благостью? Новое секулярное и во многом дехристианизированное общество не может удовлетвориться ответом в духе святых отцов, где многое решается ссылкой на тайну. Современные люди ставят вопрос более радикально: возможно ли рациональное познание тайны зла и понимание Промысла Бога? Мыслители ХХ и XXI вв. пытаются так ответить на этот вызов, чтобы ответ удовлетворил не только верующих, но и неверующих людей.

The problem of theodicy and reflections about evil have always disturbed the minds of philosophers and theologians. What has changed from the era of antiquity to our time? It can be said that antiquity, as well as Christian classical tradition, did not attach to the problem of evil the importance the second half of the 20th century bestowed on it. The moral and ontological aspect of evil, although raised questions, but could be safely answered in the spirit of St. Basil the Great: only the evil generated by the freedom of human choice is real; other kinds of evil are not evil in themselves. After the two world wars caused a collapse of hopes for building a new humanistic world, theologians and philosophers started contemplating in Gottfried Leibniz’s manner: do we live in the best possible world? How is it possible to believe in the God preached by Christians and allow the presence of so much suffering, given that the Lord is endowed with omnipotence and absolute goodness? The new secular and largely de-Christianized society cannot arrange an answer in the spirit of the holy fathers, where much rests on mystery. Modern people pose the question more radically: is it possible to rationally comprehend the mystery of evil and understand the Providence of God? To this challenge, thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries are trying to find an answer which would satisfy not only religious believers, but also non-believers.
Review on: Monk Markell (2016) Spiritual Experience of the Elder Joseph the Hesychast. Moscow: Moscow Church of Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, 2016. 208 p.
Authors: Полевой Павел
Published: August 2023

Книга монаха Маркелла, насельника афонской обители Каракалл, посвящена духовному опыту одного из ярчайших подвижников XX в. — старца Иосифа Исихаста. Старец Иосиф на основе своего и святоотеческого опыта оставил нам учение о восхождении человека к обожению. Константинопольский Патриархат причислил его к лику святых 9 марта 2020 г. В Русской Церкви и в других поместных Церквах распространено его почитание, но соборной канонизации пока не состоялось. В этой связи остаются актуальными исследования подвижнического опыта старца Иосифа в контексте святоотеческого наследия. Одним из первых таких исследований и является рецензируемая книга монаха Маркелла в русском переводе. Рецензируется третье издание книги. Перевод сделан с греческого издания «Πνευματικαί ἐμπειρίαι Γέροντος Ἰωσήφ τοῦ Ἠσυχαστοῦ» А. М. Крюковым. До этого им была переведена книга монаха Иосифа «Старец Иосиф Исихаст», в которой впервые на русском языке был опубликован труд самого старца Иосифа Исихаста «Десятигласная духодвижная труба».

This book by Monk Markellos, inhabitant of the Athonite monastery of Caracallus, is dedicated to the spiritual experience of one of the most brilliant ascetics of the 20th century, St Joseph Isikhast. On the basis of his own and the saintly patristic experience St Joseph left us a teaching about the ascent of man to deification. The Patriarchate of Constantinople canonised him as a saint on 9 March, 2020. In the Russian Church and in other local Churches his veneration is widespread, but no synodic canonization has yet taken place. In this connection the studies of the ascetic experience of St Joseph in the context of the patristic heritage remain relevant. One of the first such studies is the reviewed book of Monk Markell in Russian translation. The third edition of the book is reviewed. The translation is from the Greek edition of Πνευματικαί ἐμπειρίαι Γέροντος Ἰωσήφ τοῦ Ἠσυχαστοῦ by A. M. Krukov. Before that he had translated the book of Monk Joseph "Starets Joseph Isikhast", in which the work of Starets Joseph Isikhast himself "The Ten-Voice Spiritual Trumpet" was published for the first time in Russian.
The Image of Melchizedek in the Old Testament and the Targums in the Context of Modern Historical and Philological Research
Authors: Ковшов Михаил Всеволодович , Попов Иоанн Викторович , Тодиев Александр Александрович
Published: August 2023

В статье рассматриваются отрывки Священного Писания Ветхого Завета, в которых упоминается Мелхиседек, царь Салимский. Кроме того, анализируются такие темы, как: представление о Мелхиседеке в Пятикнижии; царство Мелхиседека; священство Мелхиседека; представление о Мелхиседеке в Псалтири. В статье рассмотрены теории современных ученых, основанные на изучении недавно обнаруженных рукописей и артефактов. Разбираются теории северной и южной локализации древнего города Салима, который принято считать древним названием Иерусалима. Рассматривается вопрос о причине написания 109 коронационного псалма, гипотезы его возникновения и использования. Раскрывается представление о Мелхиседеке в Таргумах.

The article examines the passages of the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament, which mention Melchizedek, king of Salem. In addition, the following topics are analyzed: The idea of Melchizedek in the Pentateuch; the Kingdom of Melchizedek; the Priesthood of Melchizedek; The idea of Melchizedek in the Psalter. The article discusses the theories of modern scientists based on the study of recently discovered manuscripts and artifacts. The theories of the northern and southern localization of the ancient city of Salim, which is considered to be the ancient name of Jerusalem, are being analyzed. The question of the reason for writing the 109th coronation psalm, the hypothesis of its origin and use is considered. The idea of Melchizedek in targums is revealed.
Review on: Frangulian L. R. The Hagiographic World of the Coptic Martyrs. Moscow: Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2019. 260 p. ISBN 978-5-89282-884-0
Authors: Терентьев Александр Сергеевич
Published: August 2023

Увидевшая свет в 2019 г. книга Л. Р. Франгулян посвящена изучению коптских агиографических памятников, основными персонажами которых являются мученики Древней Церкви. На материале 32-х житий исследовательница производит композиционный и содержательный анализ агиографии коптских мучеников, реконструирует исторический контекст создания этих текстов и их функционирование в рамках коптской монофизитской общины.

This book, published in 2019, is devoted to the study of Coptic hagiographic monuments, the main characters of which are martyrs of the ancient Church. On the basis of 32 hagiographies, the researcher makes a compositional and substantive analysis of the hagiography of Coptic martyrs, reconstructs the historical context of the creation of these texts and their functioning within the Coptic monophysite community.
Review on: Nikolai (Sakharov), Hierom. Gospel of Mark. Textbook for Students of the Moscow Theological Academy. Sergiev Posad: Department of Biblical Studies of the Moscow Theological Academy, 2019. 323 p.
Authors: Брегеда Александр Вячеславович
Published: August 2023

Учебное пособие «Евангелие от Марка» иеромонаха Николая (Сахарова), изданное силами кафедры Библеистики Московской духовной академии, в первую очередь предназначено для студентов, обучающихся на магистерском профиле «Библеистика». Простым и доступным языком автор пособия вводит читателя в основную проблематику Евангелия от Марка и ознакомит с современными западными исследованиями по этой теме.

The textbook The Gospel According to Mark by Hieromonk Nicholas (Sakharov), published by the Department of Biblical Studies at the Moscow Theological Academy, is primarily intended for students studying for a master's degree in Biblical Studies. In simple and accessible language, the author of the manual introduces the reader to the main issues of the Gospel of Mark and introduces modern Western research on this topic.
Adapting science education during crises: first lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Semerikov Serhiy O. , Nechypurenko Pavlo P.
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted science education, forcing teachers and students to switch to online and hybrid modes of learning. This paper reviews recent research on how to cope with these challenges using various innovative teaching strategies. These include online platforms and tools, historical and philosophical perspectives, and holistic approaches to science education. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for the future of science education.
PENGARUH CITRA PERUSAHAAN DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN PADA PT. ANUGRAH KARUNIA LOGISTIK
Authors: Mangiri Nunky Junior Seaman , Sasabone Luana
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh citra perusahaan dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pada PT Anugrah Karunia Logistik. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 150 responden yang merupakan pelanggan PT Anugrah Karunia Logistik. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa citra perusahaan dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pada PT Anugrah Karunia Logistik. Selain itu, citra perusahaan memiliki pengaruh yang lebih dominan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dibandingkan dengan kualitas pelayanan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, disarankan kepada PT Anugrah Karunia Logistik untuk terus meningkatkan citra perusahaan dan kualitas pelayanannya guna mempertahankan loyalitas pelanggan dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. Selain itu, penelitian ini dapat menjadi referensi bagi perusahaan lain dalam mengembangkan strategi pemasaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI NIAT PENGGUNAAN LAYANAN FINTECH PADA MOBILE BANKING
Authors: Kirana Paramita Nindya , Nurfauziah Nurfauziah
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi niat penggunaan layanan fintech mobile banking pada objek Bank Syariah Indonesia. Dalam penelitian ini, sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 100 responden dengan menyebarkan kuesioner online yang tersebar di wilayah Yogyakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non-probability sampling melalui metode purposive sampling, yakni dengan memilih sampel yang didasarkan pada kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Alat analisis yang digunakan yaitu PLS-SEM dengan aplikasi SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa facilitating condition, performance expectancy, dan social influence memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap intention to use pada BSI mobile banking. Sedangkan effort expectancy dan perceived risk tidak memiliki pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap intention to use pada BSI mobile banking.
Zero-point Energy Conundrum for Spin ½ Particles
Authors: Bevelacqua Joseph
Published: August 2023

The zero-point energy concept results in an infinite energy that has not yet been fully resolved. A previous paper provided a resolution for spin 0 particles within the scope of the Klein-Gordon equation. This paper reviews the zero-point energy issue for spin ½ particles utilizing the Dirac equation. The need for the zero-point energy is confirmed in Santilli's synthesis of the neutron from the proton and the electron in the core of a star. 

     A possible resolution lies in establishing a cutoff energy (e.g., at the Planck scale) that negates the singularity. This singularity is avoided by establishing a restricted energy region that precludes exceeding the cutoff energy scale except under extreme circumstances (e.g., during a big bang/big crunch event). Potential energy functions, analogous to the Higgs potential or the short range hard core nuclear interaction, are introduced as possible mechanisms to establish the cutoff energy.
Repeated irregularities and contested election outcomes: Explaining Nigeria’s seven quadrennial election cycles
Authors: Obiagu Uchenna C.
Published: August 2023

The present study offers an institutional explanation for repeated irregularities that crystalize in contested election outcomes in seven quadrennial election cycles since the commencement of democratic engagement in 1999 in Nigeria. It argues that consistent irregularities are likely to account for the unending contested election outcomes and dwindling voter turnout in Nigeria. It uses detailed evidence (data) from available literature and key informant interviews, embellished with personal experience as active participants in Nigerian elections. The study leverages the propositional trappings of institutional theory to shed light on the recurring cases of irregularities and their eroding effects on the core value of democratic elections. The examination of literature and analysis of interview contents and national election data on lethal electoral violence, litigations, and dwindling voter turnout support our afore-stated argument. The findings suggest the failure of government-driven interventions and the need to explore an alternative reform initiative that allows the led to take the lead.
EEG Oscillations during Prehypnosis and Hypnosis in Subjects with High and Low Dissociative Experiences
Authors:   Division Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran., Taghilou Hoda , Rezaei Mazaher ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, Beheshti hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran., Nazari Mohammad Ali ,   Division Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran., Valizadeh Alireza ,   Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Department of Physics, Zanjan, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Aims: Hypnosis is a multifaceted phenomenon and refers to suggestions that are used to create desirable changes in behavior, experience and physiology. Most EEG research in hypnosis have allocated people into two groups of high and low hypnotizables. Hence, the empirical data are somewhat controversial, and there is no general agreement about the neurophysiology of hypnosis. On the other hand, dissociation theory of hypnosis posits that people candidates for hypnosis are typically prone to dissociation and individuals divide into two groups with high dissociative (HD) and low dissociative (LD). If this assumption is true, we can expect such a state should be visible as a distinct pattern of changes in absolute power and functional connectivity between brain districts after a hypnotic induction in high but not low dissociative suggestible. Methods: The final sample consisted of 20 participants who scored six or higher on the SHSS: C. then we completed DES on them. To assess the electrical activity of the brain during hypnosis, nineteen channel EEG was recorded from 10 HD and 10 LD participants with their eyes closed before (baseline) and after the induction of hypnosis. We use EEG to measure absolute power and functional connectivity using coherence (COH). We expected that the two groups would have dissimilar pattern of EEG signals in spite of equivalent hypnotizability. Findings: We found that in in bands of delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, both groups were different from the baseline to hypnosis. In addition, both groups showed different connectivity in hypnosis in four bands (delta, theta, alpha, and beta). Conclusion: These findings indicate that although the two LD low and HD groups had equal hypnotizability, the episodic prospection tasks did not involve the same neural networks in the two groups.
Effect of Neurofeedback Training Along with Swimming Exercise on the Electroencephalographic Changes and Visual Image-Induced Craving in Methamphetamine-Dependent Patients
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran., Fadaei Atefeh , Najafi Mahmoud ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran., Miladi-Gorji Hossein ,   Research Center of Physiology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Tajik Mansoury Mohammad Ali ,   Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Science, Semnan, Iran., Afkar Mohammad ,   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Torbat-e Jam, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In this study, we investigated whether neurofeedback (NFB) training and swimming exercise would decrease the electroencephalographic (EEG) changes and visual image-induced craving in methamphetamine (METH)-dependent patients. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial design. 32 METH-dependent patients were allocated randomly to four groups; control, NFB, Swim, and NFB/Swim. The EEG and visual image-induced craving were recorded before and after the intervention in all four groups. Results: We found that the NFB, Swim, and NFB/Swim groups showed significantly lower absolute power for 4 frequency bands. Also, the swim and NFB/Swim groups had less and greater relative power in the alpha and delta bands, respectively. In addition, NFB/Swim group exhibited an increase in delta/alpha power ratio than the control and the NFB groups. Also, the NFB/Swim group showed a significant reduction in visual image-induced craving score than the control, swim, and NFB groups. Conclusion: This study provides novel evidence that the NFB training along with swimming exercise during METH-abstinence was effective in the normalization of METH-induced EEG changes, which may help patients to manage their cravings.
The Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Lower Limb Alignment, Upper and Lower Limb Function in Kyokushin Girls
Authors:   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran., Rahimi Mohammad , Samadi Hadi ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran., Rahnama Afsane ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran., Nikzade Abbasi Zohre ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of 6 weeks of core stability exercises in the trunk area on lower limb alignment and lower and upper limb function in Kyokushin athletes. Methods: The statistical sample of the research included 30 female Kyokushin players aged 14-18 years, who were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The control group performed common Kyokushin exercises and the experimental group performed core stability exercises for 6 weeks. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and paired t-tests were used to compare between groups and within groups. Results: The results of the paired t-test showed a significant effect of training programs on changes in upper and lower limb function in both experimental and control groups (P≤0.05); however, a significant difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test in both control and experimental group. The test was not observed in the Q angle (P>0.05). The results of ANCOVA test showed that after controlling the effect of the pre-test, a significant difference was observed in lateral jump (P≤0.05) between the experimental and control groups. However, no difference was observed between the two groups in the changes of closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), square jump, and Q angle (P>0.05). Conclusion: Considering the nature of Kyokushin and the research results, it is suggested that people working in Kyokushin do not feel the need for core stability exercises separately.
The Effect of Eight Weeks of Selected Corrective Games on the Balance, Proprioception, and Changes in the Arch of the Foot in Adolescent Girls With Pronation Distortion Syndrome
Authors:   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran., Yalfani Ali , Bak Sahar ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran., Asgarpoor Azadeh ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Pronation distortion syndrome is one of the most common physical abnormalities causing abnormalities in the lumbar pelvic and lower limb structures. This research was conducted to determine the effect of eight weeks of selected corrective games on balance, proprioception, and changes in the arch of the foot in adolescent girls with pronation distortion syndrome. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study and clinical trial, 40 girls with pronation distortion syndrome with an age range of 7-12 years participated and were randomly divided into two equal control and experimental groups. The people of the experimental group played selected corrective games for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week, 60 minutes each session); however, the control group did their normal and daily activities. The modified star or Y balance test was used to measure the dynamic balance index, a goniometer to measure proprioception and measure navicular bone loss index using the method described by Brody (Brody) in the pre-test and post-test. To analyze the data, the combined repeated measure statistical test was used (P<0.05). Results: The results of the present study showed a significant improvement in dynamic balance (P<0.001), proprioception (P<0.001), and a reduction in flat foot (P<0.001) after playing eight weeks of games. Correction in girls with pronation distortion syndrome. Conclusion: Considering the favorable impact of corrective games and the greater compatibility of these programs with the physical-psychological characteristics of children, it is suggested to use corrective games for this age period.
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postural Abnormalities in Male Students of Tehran Universities: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shehada Mohammed Said , Karimi Noureddin ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Baraghoosh Parastoo ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mohammadi Fariba ,   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Sports Medicine Research Center, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran., Ahmadi Amena ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Postural abnormalities, such as forward head posture (FHP), posterior kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis, can lead to discomfort and health problems. This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of these abnormalities and their association with age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity among male students of Tehran universities. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 students of Tehran University of Medical Science to evaluate the relationship between postural abnormalities and associated factors. Participants’ demographic data and physical activity levels were collected using questionnaires, and spinal curvature was assessed using a spinal mouse device and photogrammetry. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software, version 22, and a Pearson correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationship between variables. Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of postural abnormalities, with FHP being the most prevalent (84.5%), followed by lumbar lordosis (79.8%), and posterior kyphosis (34.7%). Factors, such as age, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and physical activity were significantly associated with the occurrence of postural abnormalities. Conclusion: A study on male university students showed that FHP, posterior kyphosis, and lordosis are common postural abnormalities with varying degrees of occurrence. FHP was the most prevalent type of abnormality. Age and BMI were correlated with the prevalence of postural abnormalities, and kyphosis was more common among younger students. BMI was also significantly related to the prevalence of postural abnormalities, and physical activity was associated with the prevalence of FHP.
Supervised Group Exercise Therapy Versus Home-based Exercise Therapy: The Effect of McGill Exercises on Pain, Disability and Trunk Stability in Middle-aged Women With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors:   Department of Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Baghani Parvin
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is one of the spine disorders and musculoskeletal problems and is one of the most common causes of people’s disability. This study aims to compare the effects of McGill trunk stability exercises performed at home or in a supervised group setting on pain, disability, and trunk stability in middle-aged women with non-specific chronic LBP. Methods: The current study is a cross-sectional comparative, quasi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical sample included 30 middle-aged women aged 35 to 50 years with non-specific chronic LBP in Tehran City, Iran. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were selected and randomly assigned into two groups, home-based exercises, and supervised group exercises. The subjects performed McGill trunk stability exercises for six weeks, three 45-minute sessions per week. Pain, disability, and endurance of spinal flexor and extensor muscles were measured using pain and Quebec questionnaires, a sit-up test, and a Biering-Sorenson test, before and after 6 weeks of training. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, paired-samples t-test, and one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) tests were used at the significant level of (P≤0.05) using SPSS software, version 26. Results: The results of the present study showed that the post-test scores compared to the pre-test in both groups have improved significantly (P≥0.05), and no significant difference was observed between the two groups with the control of the covariate variable (P<0.05) in the intensity of pain and endurance of the spinal flexor muscles in the post-test scores. However, a significant difference was observed in the endurance of the spinal extensor muscles in the post-test scores of the two groups in favor of the home-based exercise group (P≥0.05). Additionally, in the post-test scores, a significant difference was observed in functional disability level between the two groups (P≥0.05) so that the degree of disability in the home-based exercise group was higher than in the supervised group. Conclusion: It seems that performing McGill exercises, either in supervised group or home-based settings, can reduce pain and disability, and improve the endurance of the spinal flexor and extensor muscles in middle-aged women with non-specific chronic LBP.
Students’ Difficulties in Answering the TOEFL Listening Test
Authors: Ulminarika Ulminarika
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to know the difficulties faced by students in answering the TOEFL listening test at the English Department of the University of Serambi Mekkah, Banda Aceh The research design used in this study was a descriptive quantitative study. The participants of this study were 25 students who have taken the TOEFL preparation course. In collecting the data, the author distributed a questionnaire, and all the obtained data were analyzed using the percentage formula. The result of the study showed that the student’s difficulties in answering the TOEFL, especially in the listening section are mainly caused by four factors as follows: (1) conversational implicature factor, (2) idiomatic expression factor, (3) lack of vocabulary factor, and (4) lack of practice factor. The most important factor was the first factor or conversational implicatures, which is 76%. Based on the conclusions above, the writer offers some recommendations with regard to the results of the study. Since the implicature factors seem one of the difficult factors for the students in answering the listening section of TOEFL thus the lecturers should encourage students to pay more attention to implicature factors.
The Correlation between Watching English Movies and Students’ Ability in Mastering Speaking Skill
Authors: Maulisa Rahmatun , Muchsin Muchsin , Faudi Faudi
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is a correlation between watching English movies and students’ ability in mastering speaking skill. This research was conducted with a quantitative correlational design. The participants of this study were 30 students from the English department at Universitas Serambi Mekkah, consisting of 11 students in semester 2, 9 students in semester 4, 2 students in semester 6, and 8 students in semester 8. In collecting the data, the researchers used questionnaires containing 40 items to measure the correlation between watching English movies and students’ ability in mastering speaking skill. The questionnaire of watching English movies consisted of 20 points with 3 items, while the questionnaire of students’ ability in mastering speaking skill consisted of 20 points with 4 items. The results showed that the r-count is higher than the r-table value (0.971 0.361). Thus, H0 is rejected, and Ha is accepted. This means that there is a correlation between watching English movies and students' ability in mastering speaking skill.
The Students’ Perception of Instagram Accounts in Improving English Speaking Skills
Authors: Utari Rahma , Fitria Nora , Usman Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to determine students' perceptions of English learning accounts on Instagram in improving speaking skills and to find out what effects students get from English learning accounts on Instagram in improving speaking skills. The research method used in this study was a mixed–method design. The population in this study were all English education students at Serambi Mecca University, while the selected sample of this study were odd-semester students of English Education who actively used Instagram and also followed English learning accounts on Instagram. They were consisting of 8 semester-1 students, 7 semester-3 students, 12 students from semester 5, and 7 students from semester 7. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. This study used a questionnaire and an interview as instruments. Quantitative data were collected from the questionnaire using a Likert scale. While from the interview, qualitative data was gathered using a semi-structured set of questions. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed using the percentage formula, while the data from the interview was described in detailed words. This research found that 97% of students believe that the material shared by English learning accounts on Instagram was easy to understand, and 100% of students stated that they were motivated by material shared by English learning accounts on Instagram. It was concluded that accounts that share English learning materials on Instagram can be learning media for students.
The Effect of Line Webtoon in Improving Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Sari Mayang , Muchsin Muchsin , Faudi Faudi
Published: August 2023

This study aims to find out whether the students at SMAN 16 Banda Aceh who are taught English vocabulary by using line Webtoon get higher score compared to those who are not taught by using line Webtoon. This research used a quantitative approach with pre-experimental design, one group pre-test and post-test. The population in this study were 20 of class XI (IPA), and the total sample was 20 students consisting of one class, consisting of 11 males and 9 females. The data was collected through tests, namely a multiple choice question test. The results of data analysis showed that the average pretest score of students was 38.00. While the average score of the students' post-test was 77.25. The increase obtained from the average score of the pre-test and post-test was 39.25. In addition, the SPSS results show that a significant value (sig-2 tailed) of 0.00 is less than 0.05 (0.000.05), which means that Ho is rejected and Hₐ is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between students who are taught vocabulary using the line Webtoon get a higher score than students who are not taught using the line Webtoon. It is concluded that line Webtoon has an effect on improving students’ vocabulary mastery.
Repartidores de aplicación en México: entre el individualismo imaginado de las plataformas y las resistencias comunitarias de los trabajadores.
Authors: Ortega Erreguerena Joel
Published: August 2023

Las plataformas digitales como Uber, Rappi o Airbnb imponen un modelo laboral donde los trabajadores no son reconocidos como tales y no cuentan con derechos mínimos. Forman parte del capitalismo de plataformas, una forma del capital que utiliza las tecnologías digitales para imponer una relación laboral precarizada. Sin embargo, frente a ese modelo los trabajadores de las aplicaciones comienzan a organizarse y demandar derechos.

 En este artículo examino la ideología que promueven las plataformas y las resistencias de los repartidores de aplicaciones. Sostengo que, frente al individualismo imaginado de las plataformas digitales, los repartidores están recreando formas de comunidad. No han sido pasivos ni totalmente subalternos sino que están desplegando diferentes formas de antagonismo y autonomía. El trabajo está basado en una investigación etnográfica con entrevistas y análisis de los documentos de colectivos de repartidores mexicanos, tanto en la Ciudad de México como en Nueva York.