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Refik Anadol’s AI-Based Digital Art and Its Intellectual Connotations
Authors: Oktan Ahmet , Akyol Oktan Kevser 
Published: September 2024

This article delves into the digital art produced by the internationally renowned Turkish artist Refik Anadol and his team, emerging at the intersection of diverse disciplines such as mathematics, physics, computer science, and aesthetics, within the context of its intellectual connotations. This qualitative study encompasses 26 projects featured on the Refik Anadol Studio’s website. In addition to the projects, we utilize as data sources the videos, visuals and texts that are available on the website, Anadol’s social media posts, audience comments, interviews, academic articles, and news and critiques related to his works. We analyze the works in the context of the artistic creation process, the nature of the technological collaboration, the relationship established with memory, time, space and audience, particularly in the context of the meanings they signify, and we assess the data we obtain along with their philosophical connections. In short, Anadol transforms public data such as images, sounds, and social media posts that constitute collective memory into art with the aid of digital technology capabilities, especially artificial intelligence, creating in these works molecular, fluid, transient intermediate spaces by superimposing different temporal and spatial layers, images, and realities. Through art, he opens up for discussion questions such as what is the position of the artist in the age of artificial intelligence; how art can help us understand the relationship between the virtual and the real; and what it means to experience memory in the digital age. The heterotopic spaces he constructs in his works offer utopian imagery which suggests a life based on peace, optimism, and relationship shared among humans, nature, and other forms of existence.
Analysis of Profiles of Supporters of Conspiracy Narratives about Vaccination Against COVID-19 on a Social Network
Authors: Sarkisova Anna Yu. , Dunaeva Daria O. , Petrov Evgeny Yu. , Voronov Aleksandr S. 
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the socio-demographic characteristics and value-worldview self-positioning of the distributors of conspiracy narratives (“conspiracy theories”) about vaccination against COVID-19 on the Russian social network “VK”. The research material consists of 33,674 profiles of VK users who published at least two messages during the pandemic that explicate the stated narrative. The collection and analysis of the material was carried out using big data analysis technologies. The purpose of the study is to determine whether it is possible to identify typical socio-demographic and ideological traits of anti-vaccer conspiracy theorists, which to a certain extent explain their penchant for conspiracy thinking. The results obtained refute the marginal dominance of conspiracy theorists in a pandemic situation. Versions popular in the scientific literature about the predominance of insufficiently educated people among “conspiracy theorists”, or the elderly as more gullible, or women as more suggestible, or residents of villages and small provincial towns as more conservative, etc. are not confirmed by the large-scale empirical studies of large user data. The results of the study may be useful for developing countermeasures and strategies to address public mistrust of institutions and official trends in public health, in particular vaccination policies. The traditional focus on information and educational measures (explanations about the dangers of the disease and the benefits of the vaccine) seems to be ineffective in the context of the emergence of value systems, cognitive distortions, general socio-political tension and other reasons that are still awaiting serious study.
Caracterização fitoquímica de extrato aquoso de folhas de espécies vegetais do Cerrado e implicações farmacológicas
Authors: Filho Otávio Cardoso , Costa Franciellen Morais , Andrade Mylena Oliveira , Pimenta Cruz Juliana , Duarte Eduardo Robson , Vasconcelos Viviane de Oliveira 
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Realizar a caracterização fitoquímica dos extratos de folhas de cinco espécies vegetais do Cerrado (Casearia sylvestris, Schinopsis brasiliensis, Serjania lethalis, Piptadenia viridiflora e Ximenia americana) e discutir suas implicações farmacológicas. Métodos: O estudo foi feito utilizando cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (HPLC), os extratos aquosos das folhas foram analisados para identificar as classes de compostos bioativos presentes. As amostras foram preparadas por infusão com água destilada, seguidas de separação e análise por HPLC. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram flavonoide como a principal classe de composto vegetal presente nas espécies estudadas, Casearia sylvestris, Schinopsis brasiliensis, Serjania lethalis, Piptadenia viridiflora e Ximenia americana. Entretanto classes como alcaloides, taninos, saponina e triterpenos/esteroides também foram evidenciadas de forma a ser destacadas no estudo. A presença desses compostos nas espécies estudadas sugere um amplo espectro de atividades biológicas e potenciais aplicações terapêuticas, como propriedades antioxidantes, anti-inflamatórias, antimicrobianas, imunomoduladoras e antitumorais. Conclusão: A presença de metabólitos como flavonoides, alcaloides, taninos, saponina e triterpenos/esteroides demonstra a diversidade fitoquímica das espécies do Cerrado destacando o potencial do bioma para o desenvolvimento de novos fármacos baseados em compostos naturais, enfatizando a importância da conservação e exploração científica contínua desse ecossistema.
The role of ergonomics training and posture exercises in surgeons’ musculoskeletal system disorders
Authors: Külekçioğlu Sevinç , Dilektaşlı Evren 
Published: September 2024

Objective: The surgeon needs to understand the risks involved in performing surgery with ergonomic errors. Although there are many barriers to ergonomic effectiveness, success begins with the surgeon’s awareness, recognition of existing obstacles, and education. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of ergonomic training and posture exercises on the surgeon’s pain, physical workload, psychological state, and quality of life to prevent musculoskeletal system disorders and extend career life.
Material and Methods: Surgeons who had completed at least one year in their profession, worked an average of 40 hours a week, had musculoskeletal pain in at least one area, and volunteered to participate in the study, regardless of gender and age, were included in the study. Researchers carried out the ergonomics training and exercise program individually by giving face-to-face training. Surgeons were asked to complete the physical workload questionnaire (PWQ), Beck depression index (BDI), and short form health survey (SF-36) before and one month after the study. Changes in visual analogue scale (VAS) and activities of daily living were recorded.
Results: Surgeons who received ergonomic training and exercise programs showed significant improvements in pain, physical workload, depression, and quality of life measurements.
Conclusion: To prevent fatigue and pain resulting from the accumulation of ergonomic flaws, surgeons should be trained and guided on proper posture and endurance, and encouraged to maintain a comfortable and natural posture.
The relation between ABO blood groups and clinicopathologic characteristics of the patients with gastric adenocarcinomas
Authors: Utku Çelik Süleyman , Gülap Yasin , Bahadır Demir Mehmet , Kaymak Şahin , Şenocak Rahman 
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between blood groups and clinicopathological factors that could affect the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer.
Material and Methods: In this retrospective single-center study, patients with gastric adenocarcinoma were obtained from a prospectively maintained database. The association between blood groups and clinicopathologic characteristics including sex, age, tumor location, tumor size, tumor stage, metastatic lymph node ratio (MLR), lymphovascular invasion, and perineural invasion were analyzed.
Results: The study included 91 female and 221 male patients. The blood group distribution was A>O>B>AB both in the patients and healthy donors. Non-O blood types were more common in cancer patients than in healthy donors (p= 0.038). However, there was no significant association between sex, age, tumor location, tumor stage, lymph node status, lymphovascular invasion, and perineural involvement and blood groups. ≥7 lymph node involvement and MLR of >0.6 were significantly more common in patients with blood group A than in those with non-A blood groups (p= 0.034 and p= 0.018; respectively).
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that blood group A patients are associated with higher MLR and N3 involvement, so it is possible that these patients with gastric cancer have a poorer prognosis.
Comparison of surgical outcomes between shunt surgery and devascularization in non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
Authors: Anwar Saad , Parasar Kunal , Anand Utpal , Singh Basant , Kant Kislay , Kodali Rohith 
Published: September 2024

Objective: Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) is the most common cause of portal hypertension and upper gastro-intestinal bleeding in children and adolescents in developing nations. It is characterized by features of portal hypertension with preserved liver function. Proximal splenorenal shunt (PSRS) and esophagogastric devascularization are the two most commonly performed surgeries for its management. The present study is aimed at comparison of surgical outcomes between these two procedures.
Material and Methods: Between April 2018 and March 2022, prospectively maintained data of consecutive NCPH cases who underwent surgical intervention was reviewed retrospectively. Cases were categorized into two groups- shunt surgery and devascularization. The pre-operative characteristics, peri-operative morbidity and long-term outcomes were compared between the groups.
Results: Of 112 cases who were treated during the study period, 54 cases which underwent surgery were included in the study. Of these, 20 cases underwent PSRS, and splenectomy and devascularization was performed in 34 cases. There was no difference in pre-operative variables between the two groups. Patients undergoing PSRS experienced longer duration of surgery (260 vs. 200 minutes, p< 0.001), and those in the devascularization group had significantly greater operative blood loss (350 vs. 455 ml, p< 0.001). Post-operative morbidity was comparable between the two groups. Hypersplenism was corrected in all cases and no cases reported rebleeding after median follow-up of 30 months. Three cases in each group developed features of portal biliopathy in follow up period.
Conclusion: Both PSRS and devascularization procedures have comparable efficacy and safety in the management of NCPH.
Perspectiva general de los ácaros fitófagos en mango y marañón
Authors: Atencio-Valdespino Randy , Herrera-Vásquez José Ángel , Aguilera-Cogley Vidal , Vásquez-Osorio Alex 
Published: September 2024

Los frutales de mango (Mangifera indica L.) y marañón (Anacardium occidentale L.) tanto en plantaciones comerciales, silvestres y de traspatio de residencias son ricos en diversos nutrientes por lo que son consumidos de manera fresca y procesados para complementar la dieta alimenticia de millones de personas a nivel mundial. Por esta razón se hace importante conocer la ácaro-fauna fitófaga de mayor importancia asociada a estos frutales. El objetivo del estudio fue realizar una revisión de literatura con el fin de identificar las especies de ácaros fitófagos asociados a mango y marañón más importantes a nivel mundial. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de las principales especies de ácaros fitófagos asociados a mango y marañón a nivel mundial utilizando para ello 75 referencias asociadas a la temática. Dentro de la literatura citada a mango y marañón a nivel mundial, se identificaron las 27 especies de ácaros fitófagos asociados a mango y 14 especies de ácaros fitófagos asociados a marañón. El análisis del artículo se limitó a identificar las principales especies de ácaros fitófagos asociados a mango y marañón a nivel mundial. Las especies de ácaros fitófagos registradas asociadas a mango y marañón tienen el potencial de reducir la producción de dichos frutales, por su estatus de plagas primarias, plagas secundarias y su importancia como especies invasoras.
Effects of forward head posture on the centre of pressure sway during dual-task balancing with smartphone engagement
Authors: Tapanya Weerasak , Sangkarit Noppharath 
Published: September 2024

PurposeForward head posture (FHP) may affect postural stability and balance. This study examines how smartphone texting while balancing, as a dual task, influences the body’s centre of pressure (CoP) during single-leg standing in individuals with FHP compared to those with normal posture.MethodsThe study utilized a randomized repeated measures design to assess single-leg standing balance and CoP across six conditions. Fifty participants, divided into two groups (25 with FHP and 25 with normal posture), underwent testing sequences involving non-smartphone usage (NU; single task), one-handed smartphone usage (1H; dual task), and two-handed smartphone usage (2H; dual task) on both soft and hard surfaces.ResultsThe study found that individuals with FHP showed increased CoP sway compared to those with normal posture across all conditions. Both 1H and 2H increased sway compared to non-usage for both groups, with a notable difference in FHP individuals on soft surfaces, where 2H led to greater sway.ConclusionsIndividuals with FHP are at a higher risk of balance issues during both NU and smartphone use, particularly during 2H. These results highlight the importance of addressing the impact of FHP on balance control and implementing interventions to reduce associated risks.
Associations between physical activity, screen time, and friends’ social network in a sample of Greek-Cypriot primary school children
Authors: Loucaides Constantinos A. 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study aimed to examine: (1) associations between children’s physical activity, screen time, and their friends’ respective behaviours, and (2) whether a child’s popularity is associated with his/her physical activity and screen time.MethodsParticipants included 136 children (37.5% boys and 62.5% girls) with a mean age of 11.8 years. Children wore a pedometer for four weekdays to assess physical activity and completed a diary relating to the time spent in three screen time activities. They also nominated three friends for school and out-of-school hours.ResultsBivariate associations between school physical activity and friends’ physical activity ranged from <i>r</i> = 0.27 (<i>p</i> < 0.05) to <i>r</i> = 0.47 (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and for the whole day from <i>r</i> = 0.27 (<i>p</i> < 0.05) to <i>r</i> = 0.40 (<i>p</i> < 0.001). At the multivariate level, boys’ and girls’ physical activity was associated with the physical activity of their best friend, explaining 42% and 11%, respectively, of the variance for school, and 11% and 9% of the variance, respectively, for whole day physical activity. In the boys’ analyses, time per day playing electronic games was associated with the child’s popularity, explaining 42% of the variance.ConclusionsChildren’s physical activity is associated with the physical activity of their best friends, while among boys, time playing electronic games is associated with their popularity. Targeting children’s friendship networks may help promote physical activity for both boys and girls and may help reduce time spent on electronic games among boys.
TỔNG QUAN NGHIÊN CỨU SỬ DỤNG DẤU ẤN LIVER FATTY ACID BINDING PROTEIN ĐÁNH GIÁ SỚM TỔN THƯƠNG THẬN CẤP GIAI ĐOẠN 2013 – 2023
Authors: Nguyễn Cẩm Thu , Nguyễn Thị Kiều Oanh , Ngô Văn Lăng 
Published: September 2024

Chẩn đoán truyền thống về tổn thương thận, đặc biệt là tổn thương thận cấp tính (AKI) phụ thuộc vào triệu chứng thiểu niệu và tăng nồng độ Creatinin huyết thanh, đây là dấu hiệu có độ nhạy và độ đặc hiệu không cao và thường chậm hơn so với tổn thương xảy ra ở thận. Dấu ấn Liver fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) trong nước tiểu được đánh giá là một dấu hiệu sinh học hữu ích để phát hiện sớm tổn thương thận. Mục tiêu: Ứng dụng L-FABP trong đánh giá sớm tổn thương thận cấp. Đối tượng nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tổng quan luận điểm được thực hiện từ các nghiên cứu, báo cáo trong giai đoạn 2013-2023 trên Thế giới và tại Việt Nam. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Các cơ sở dữ liệu y học trực tuyến, các tài liệu, công trình nghiên cứu, các luận văn, các bài báo cáo hội nghị trong và ngoài nước được sử dụng để tìm kiếm dữ liệu, phần mềm Zotero 6.0 được dùng để quản lý và trích dẫn các tài liệu đã thu thập. Kết quả: 20 nghiên cứu và báo cáo trên Thế giới và Việt Nam đã được lựa chọn vào nghiên cứu trong đó có 18 bài báo sử dụng L-FABP đánh giá/dự đoán/tiên lượng AKI trong các bệnh lý như nhiễm khuẩn huyết ở Bệnh nhân (BN) được chăm sóc đặc biệt (ICU), bệnh suy tim cấp, suy tim mất bù, bệnh Thận-Đái tháo đường (DN), xơ gan, nhiễm trùng sơ sinh, tiên lượng hậu phẫu thuật, sau ghép tạng, sau ghép thận và có 2 bài báo là nghiên cứu phân tích tổng hợp vai trò L-FABP. Có mối liên quan thuận giữa nồng độ L-FABP trong nước tiểu với sự xuất hiện AKI ở các BN nghiên cứu. Kết luận: AKI là bệnh lâm sàng phổ biến dẫn đến suy thận và một loạt hội chứng lâm sàng. Tỷ lệ mắc bệnh ngày càng tăng là nguyên nhân hàng đầu làm tăng tỷ lệ tử vong trên toàn Thế giới. Việc phát hiện sớm bằng L-FABP có tầm quan trọng lớn để can thiệp kịp thời và cải thiện tiên lượng.
Federalism and National Integration in Nigeria: A Study of Selected States in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Grace A. Nkpone  , Akpanim N. Ekpe  , Dr. Ekong E. Daniel  , Dr. Sunday E. Ibanga  
Published: September 2024

Abstract : Nigeria as a multi ethnic nationalities country is faced with tremendous task of integrating a country that is deeply depleted by mirage of problems, including among others ethno-religious and cultural crises and the constitutional imperfection. Regrettably, the manner the country practices federalism has resulted to the country's inability to foster or promote national integration, and unity in diversity. The main objective of the study was to investigate the role of federalism in promoting national integration in Nigeria. Four states comprising of AkwaIbom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers in south south, Nigeria were selected for the study. To achieve this objective, survey correlation/research design was adopted for the study and a sample size of 384 was drawn from the population of 20,787,224, using purposive and systematic sampling techniques respectively. Data were selected using researchers developed questionnaire titled Federalism and National Integration Questionnaire (FNIQ) the instrument was administered and retrieved by the researchers with the help of two research assistants. Three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used in testing the hypotheses at 0.5 level of significance. Three null hypotheses of the study were rejected leading to the decision to accept the alternative hypotheses. It was concluded that there was significant relationship between ethnicity, supremacy of power of having, and the Federal Constitution and the national integration in south south Nigeria. It was recommended among others, that, to foster possible breakup by the ethnic nationalities in Nigeria, government should device a federal principle through accommodation, consultation, negotiation and inclusion, instead of exclusion and denial of their rights. The sharing of political offices and opportunities should be equitable and based on the spirit of federal character principle and true federalism.
Improving the Understanding of Pelayangan Village Community about Contemporary Fiqh of Fasting and Praying through Community Religious Development
Authors: Afandi Ahmad , Richadt Al Austin  , Lukman Hakim  , M Alif Fahlefi  , Rahmat Raja Adila Rahman  , Sulthani Mukhlis  , Untung Prayitno  
Published: September 2024

Pelayangan Village, located on the banks of the Batang Hari River, faces challenges in religious understanding, particularly regarding prayer and fasting. Many people experience confusion in understanding what breaks the fast, such as using certain drugs or physical actions that do not break the fast. In addition, several issues of ikhtilaf related to the pillars of prayer, including differences in movements and recitations that often confuse performing prayer correctly. STAI As-Sunnah's Community Service program provides assistance during Ramadan to improve the community's religious understanding. This activity involves religious guidance, including Qur'anic studies, flash pesantren, tahsin training, and delivering short lectures after tarawih prayers. Using participatory action research (PAR) methodology, this program succeeded in increasing religious knowledge, strengthening friendships, and improving community worship practices. The positive impact of this program can be seen in the community's enthusiasm for participating in various religious activities, especially during the month of Ramadan. The results of this service show that PAR-based religious assistance can effectively improve the quality of life and religious understanding in rural communities.
Comparative impact of fiscal and monetary policies on economic growth in Nigeria
Authors: Udeze Chike Romanus  , Onwuka Irene Nkechi  
Published: September 2024

This work examined the comparative impact of fiscal policy and monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria over the period 1981 to 2021 using annual time series data on real gross domestic product, broad money supply, government expenditure, total government revenue, and interest rate (lending rate). The objectives are to determine whether the fiscal policy or the monetary policy impacts more on economic growth in Nigeria and to ascertain the causality relationship between fiscal policy, monetary policy and economic growth in Nigeria over the period. The study employed ARDL Bounds Testing methodology in determining whether long run relationship exists between fiscal policy (proxy government expenditure and total government revenue), monetary policy (proxy broad money supply and interest rate (lending rate) and real gross domestic product. The result indicated that broad money supply representing monetary policy has positive relationship with and statistically significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria over the study period as indicated by its t-statistic and probability values of 6.436365 and 0.0000 respectively. Fiscal policy variable (government expenditure), on the other hand, has negative relationship with economic growth and statistically significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria as indicated by its t-statistic and probability values of -2.427968 and 0.0234 respectively. From the result, a change in money supply (monetary policy) affects economic growth positively while a change in Fiscal policy variable (government expenditure) affects economic growth negatively. Besides, the coefficient of monetary policy (0.457048) is greater than fiscal policy coefficient (-0.300554) and implies that monetary policy impacts more than fiscal policy impacts on economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore monetary policy does impact more than Fiscal policy on economic growth in Nigeria over the period studied. The result further indicated that there is no significant causality relationship between fiscal policy, monetary policy and economic growth in Nigeria over the period covered as indicated by the probability values of both fiscal and monetary policy variables employed and economic growth. The study therefore recommends that policy makers should focus more on monetary policy than fiscal policy so as to enhance economic growth since monetary policy has more concern with economic growth than fiscal policy.
Keywords: Economic growth, fiscal policy, monetary policy, ARDL, Bound Test, Causality, Nigeria.