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Russian Literature in Estonia between 1918 and 1940 with Special Reference to Dostoevsky
Authors: Lange Anne , Möldre Aile 
Published: April 2024

This chapter gives a survey of translations from Russian literature made in Estonia in 1918–40 against the backdrop of the latter nation’s cultural development. Translation is understood as a practice affected by social contingencies and cultural exchanges. As former citizens of Tsarist Russia, the older generation of Estonian intellectuals for who shaped the cultural repertoire of Estonia after independence in 1918 drew on their knowledge of Russian. The initial need for drama translations for amateur theatre groups was paralleled by interest in new developments of Russian fiction (reflecting the influence of Soviet Communism) and in translations of classic Russian authors, now part of the global literary canon.
To support our argument that cultural exchange is relatively autonomous from political factors, we analyse how Dostoevsky influenced Anton Hansen Tammsaare (1878-1940), a major Estonian prose author and a translator of Dostoevsky. Tammsaare openly acknowledged Dostoevsky’s influence on the poetics of his prose. Through transculturation, the polyphonic composition of Dostoevsky’s novels resonates with aspects of Tammsaare’s pentalogy Truth and Justice. The latter’s translation of Crime and Punishment is the only Estonian version of this novel; it has been reissued repeatedly and never retranslated. The freedom of the world republic of letters, which ignore political and linguistic boundaries of nations, is manifest in Tammsaare’s decision to translate Crime and Punishment and the fact that his century-old version is still current in Estonia.
Mann’s View of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy in Times of War and Peace
Authors: Sokolova Elizaveta 
Published: April 2024

This essay examines Thomas Mann’s views of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. Mann’s acquaintance with Russian literature, which he read in German translation, began in his early youth, facilitated by the increasing translation of nineteenth-century Russian literature into German in the 1880s (by Wilhelm Wolfson, Friedrich Bodenstedt et al.). Russian literature always remained an important theme for Mann’s own philosophical writing: he wrote three essays on Tolstoy (1922, 1928, 1939), one on Dostoevsky (1945), and a third on Chekhov (1954).
While living in the United States during World War II, Mann worked on his major novel Doctor Faustus (1943–47). In 1949, this process found its reflection in his essay The Story of a Novel: The Genesis of ‘Doctor Faustus’ (1949). My chapter draws on both works to demonstrate Mann’s understanding of the values of nineteenth-century Russian literature, and to identify parallels between the storyline of Adrian Leverkühn’s renunciation of God, Germany’s fall to the power of Nazis and the final catastrophe (reflected in The Story of a Novel), and the revival of Mann’s own interest in Dostoevsky and rereading of his texts.
Translating Russian Literature in Soviet and Post-Soviet Ukraine
Authors: Kolomiyets Lada , Kalnychenko Oleksandr 
Published: April 2024

This chapter describes Russian-Ukrainian literary translation from the early 1920s to the early 2020s within the so-called “common cultural space.” Close, chronological analysis of the shifting priorities across a century of Ukraine’s translation-publishing history demonstrates that Russian-Ukrainian translation has both bright and dark sides. On the one hand, literary translation provided a means by which Ukrainian writers absorbed Russian culture, its literary forms and ideas, thereby contributing to the advancement of Ukrainian literature. On the other hand, a Soviet cultural space was established that not only deliberately isolated the Communist bloc from the world cultural space, but was intended to replace it by imposing Russian language and translations from Russian. For the Soviet Republic of Ukraine (UkrSSR), the result was Russification of the Ukrainian language and the provincialization of Ukrainian literature.
This study distinguishes the key stages in recent Russian-Ukrainian translation, from the earliest phase between 1917-1926 when poetry translation played a leading role, to the present-day when Ukraine’s “common information space” with Russia contracted to the point of disappearing following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and then full-scale invasion in February 2022. Echoing the view voiced by Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko that Putin’s offensive on 24 February owed much to Dostoevskyism, Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science passed legislation barring the inclusion of texts belonging to the Russian literary canon from foreign literature programmes in Ukrainian secondary and higher education institutions. By way of extension, translations of Russian-speaking writers from the former Soviet republics have also been curbed.
The Spectre of Maksim Gorky
Authors: Kasongo Mukile , Nasseh Georgia 
Published: April 2024

The relationship between the Soviet Union and the African continent has increasingly attracted the attention of historians and literary critics alike, with Angola frequently treated as a fruitful case study. This chapter traces the socio-cultural microhistory of the transmission of the work of Maksim Gorky (1868–1936) in Angola––a transmission which underpinned, crucially, the development of a littérature engagé during the struggle for Angolan independence from the Portuguese Empire in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Gorky’s influence on the generation of Angolan writers active in the 1950s and 1960s––often regarded as the Geração Cultura, after the literary bulletin Cultura (1957–1961), which resided at the heart of the cultural movement supporting the drive for independence––has been explicitly acknowledged.
With José Luandino Vieira as a case study, this chapter seeks to determine the ways in which Maksim Gorky’s work influenced, through processes of translation, transmission, and adaptation, a critical moment in the emergence of an Angolan national literary culture. Through comparative analyses between source and target texts, and drawing on extant scholarship of translation and ideology, this chapter analyses the ‘degrees of mediation’ between Gorky’s work and its instrumentalization by the 1950s generation of Angolan authors, and Luandino Vieira specifically. The ‘degrees of mediation’ traced in this paper fall into two main categories: first, both the translation of the Russian author into Brazilian Portuguese––with particular emphasis on the novel Mother (1906)––and its transnational dissemination across the Atlantic; second, in light of the translations then available to Angolan authors, the transposition of aspects of Gorky’s oeuvre into the early writings of José Luandino Vieira.
Operative Management and Outcome of Idiopathic Rectal Necrosis in an Octogenarian
Authors: Baljepally Vinila , McBride Mary E. , Smith Lou , Burns J. Bracken 
Published: April 2024

Idiopathic acute rectal necrosis (IARN) is a rare condition due to a robust rectal blood supply. This report describes an 83-year-old man presenting with septic shock due to distal sigmoid and complete rectal necrosis with perforation. He underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy, sigmoid and proximal rectum resection, and end sigmoid colostomy creation with delayed distal rectal evaluation. Bedside proctoscopy revealed pale, viable-appearing distal rectal mucosa on postoperative day 3. The patient had a protracted, complicated hospital stay but required no further operative intervention. Subsequent colostomy reversal was done 8 months postoperatively, and the patient did well and has been discharged with normal gastrointestinal function. Our successful conservative operative management of IARN deviates from previously described management in the literature which is emergent abdominoperineal resection. This conservative surgical strategy appears to have contributed to the patient’s positive outcomes, highlighting the importance of considering a similar approach for future IARN cases.
Time Limited Benefits of Physical and Proprioceptive Training on Physical Fitness Components in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Belaiba Malek , Laatar Rabeb , Borji Rihab , Ben Salem Amani , Sahli Sonia , Rebai Haithem 
Published: April 2024

In this study, we explored the immediate and three-month follow-up effects of physical training on physical fitness in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We randomly assigned 20 children with ASD (age 8–11 years) into an experimental group (EG; n = 10) and a control group (CG; n = 10). The EG participated in an 8-week training program involving both strength and proprioceptive exercises (three 60-minute sessions/week), while the CG simply maintained their daily activities. We assessed physical fitness components for each participant at baseline, post-training, and at a 3-month follow-up. The physical training intervention significantly improved physical fitness of these children with ASD in terms of their flexibility ( p < .001; 32.46%), lower limbs strength ( p = .003; 36.98%), lower body power ( p < .001; 41.78%) and functional mobility ( p < .001; 25.56%). However, these addition training-induced gains were lost at follow-up for lower limbs strength ( p < .001), flexibility ( p < .001), and functional mobility ( p = .034)). Physical training was effective for improving physical fitness in children with ASD, but the loss of these gains at three months follow-up underscored the need for continuous physical exercise.
Development of a clinical hand rehabilitation guideline for second to fifth metacarpal fracture rehabilitation: A Delphi method
Authors: Keller Monique M , Barnes Roline , Brandt Corlia 
Published: April 2024

Introduction:Metacarpal fractures are viewed as minor injuries, potentially leading to reduced hand function and productivity, especially in working-age people. The study aimed to develop and finalise a second to fifth metacarpal fractures clinical hand rehabilitation guideline.Methods:A three-round eDelphi method, employing REDCap questionnaires and informed by a previous clinical hand rehabilitation guideline, facilitated expert consensus. Experience and qualifications guided expert selection. Consensus was defined as 75% or more experts selecting four or five on a Likert scale or ‘yes’ in ‘yes/no’ questions. Open-ended responses were incorporated, following Conducting and Reporting of Delphi Studies recommendations.Results:Fifteen experts specialising in hand injury management, including orthopaedic surgeons, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, were invited to participate, with attrition of one expert in three rounds. In Round 1, 10 (28.5%), Round 2, 6 (18%) and Round 3, 16 (36%) guideline statements were accepted. Consensus was reached for including grasp types in rehabilitation; activities of daily living (ADLs) types under light, medium and heavy categories; time when early active mobilisation should commence and splint types after conservative management, K-wires and surgical fixation.Conclusion:The finalised clinical hand rehabilitation guideline based on the Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model (OTIPM) framework may benefit occupation return.
High-performance quinoxaline-containing phthalonitrile resin: Synthesis, curing kinetics, and properties
Authors: Jia Dianqiu , Zhao Han , Rong Jianxin , Chen Xinggang , Jia Zhiyi , Li Dengke , Yu Xiaoyan , Zhang Qingxin 
Published: April 2024

A novel quinoxaline-based phthalonitrile monomer, namely, 4,4′-(((quinoxaline-2,3-diylbis (oxy))bis (3,1-phenylene))bis (oxy))di-phthalonitrile (QDOP), was successfully synthesized by nucleophilic substitution reaction, which exhibits a low melting point (85°C) and a wide processing window (150°C). The QDOP monomer was cured with 4-aminophenoxy phthalonitrile (APPH) as catalyst by different temperature programs, and the curing process and kinetics were discussed in detail by non-isothermal differential scanning calorimetric (DSC). The QDOP polymer mainly forms triazine, isoindoline and phthalocyanine structure, as revealed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and its properties improved with the increase of post-curing temperature and curing time. After post-curing at 380°C, the polymer exhibited high storage modulus (3731 MPa), high glass-transition temperature (>400°C), and outstanding thermal stability and thermal oxidation stability.
Asymmetric Nexus Between Industrial Production and Carbon Emissions: Empirics from Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Abdul-Mumuni Abdallah , Amoh John Kwaku , Musah Abubakar 
Published: April 2024

While previous panel studies have focused on the linear specifications of the industrial production-carbon emissions nexus, nonlinear panel studies on this relationship remain thin on the ground. This article examines the asymmetric nexus between industrial production and carbon emissions in 30 selected Sub-Saharan African countries spanning from 1990 to 2019. In the presence of cross-sectional dependence, the second-generation unit root tests were applied to examine the unit-root properties. The cointegration tests results confirm the presence of a long-run relationship among the variables. Finally, we employed the panel nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag approach to estimate the coefficient values. Generally, the empirical findings demonstrate that industrial production asymmetrically influences carbon emissions both in the short and long-runs. Specifically, the long-run estimates indicate that a positive shock in industrial production of 1% induces an increase in carbon emissions by 0.213%, while a negative shock induces a 0.390% decrease in carbon emissions. Based on these results, there is a need for policymakers in the selected Sub-Saharan African countries to consider the asymmetric behavior of industrial production while formulating industrialization policies. These policies should also be based on the condition of adopting green technology forms of energy. JEL Classification O14, Q5, Q54
Incidence of avascular necrosis of native femur following hip transposition surgery for periacetabular malignancies: a single-centre experience
Authors: Nischal Neha , Kurisunkal Vineet , Jeys Lee , Davies Mark , Botchu Rajesh 
Published: April 2024

Background: Hip transposition surgery after surgical resection of large pelvic tumours is a well-established alternate to endoprosthetic reconstruction. The major goals of surgery are to ensure adequate resection margins with limb salvation, albeit with acceptable levels of morbidity. While surveillance is aimed at diagnosing local recurrence or distant metastasis primarily, other complications may occasionally be seen. The aim of this study was to assess incidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) in the preserved native femoral heads after hip transposition surgery for periacetabular malignancies, also known as hanging hip surgery. Patients and methods: Patient records and follow-up imaging of 22 patients who had undergone hanging hip surgery from 1999 to 2020 were retrospectively analysed to assess for any probable causes of AVN. Results: Of the 22 patients, 5 (22.7%) had developed AVN on follow-up with a mean time of onset of about 10.5 months from surgery (5 months–2 years). A review of the patient demographics, surgical notes, preoperative management did not offer any clues as to the cause of AVN in these patients. Osteopenia was the most common radiological finding (59%) in most patients, but this also did not herald AVN onset. Conclusions: The theory that loss of major vascular supply to the femoral head from capsular disruption during hip transposition surgery would lead to AVN in most patients did not hold true as AVN occurred in a small number of patients.
Patient-reported outcome differences for navigated and robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty frequently do not achieve clinically important differences: a systematic review
Authors: Lawrence Kyle W , Rajahraman Vinaya , Meftah Morteza , Rozell Joshua C , Schwarzkopf Ran , Arshi Armin 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) using computer-assisted navigation (N-THA) and robot-assisted surgery (RA-THA) has been increasingly adopted to improve implant positioning and offset/leg-length restoration. Whether clinically meaningful differences in patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) compared to conventional THA (C-THA) are achieved with intraoperative technology has not been established. This systematic review aimed to assess whether published relative PROM improvements with technology use in THA achieved minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs). Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE/Cochrane Library were systematically reviewed for studies comparing PROMs for primary N-THA or RA-THA with C-THA as the control group. Relative improvement differences between groups were compared to established MCID values. Reported clinical and radiographic differences were assessed. Review of N-THA and RA-THA literature yielded 6 ( n  = 2580) and 10 ( n  = 2786) studies, respectively, for analyses. Results: Statistically significant improvements in postoperative PROM scores were reported in 2/6 (33.3%) studies comparing N-THA with C-THA, though only 1 (16.7%) reported clinically significant relative improvements. Statistically significant improvements in postoperative PROMs were reported in 6/10 (60.0%) studies comparing RA-THA and C-THA, though none reported clinically significant relative improvements. Improved radiographic outcomes for N-THA and RA-THA were reported in 83.3% and 70.0% of studies, respectively. Only 1 study reported a significant improvement in revision rates with RA-THA as compared to C-THA. Conclusions: Reported PROM scores in studies comparing N-THA or RA-THA to C-THA often do not achieve clinically significant relative improvements. Future studies reporting PROMs should be interpreted in the context of validated MCID values to accurately establish the clinical impact of intraoperative technology.
Pilot study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of etidronate treatment for arterial calcification due to deficiency of CD73 (ACDC)
Authors: Ferrante Elisa A , Cudrici Cornelia D , Rashidi Mahmood , Fu Yi-Ping , Huffstutler Rebecca , Carney Katherine , Chen Marcus Y , St Hilaire Cynthia , Smith Kevin , Bagheri Hadi , Katz James D , Ferreira Carlos R , Gahl William A , Boehm Manfred , Brofferio Alessandra 
Published: April 2024

Background: Arterial calcification due to deficiency of CD73 (ACDC; OMIM 211800) is a rare genetic disease resulting in calcium deposits in arteries and small joints causing claudication, resting pain, severe joint pain, and deformities. Currently, there are no standard treatments for ACDC. Our previous work identified etidronate as a potential targeted ACDC treatment, using in vitro and in vivo disease models with patient-derived cells. In this study, we test the safety and effectiveness of etidronate in attenuating the progression of lower-extremity arterial calcification and vascular blood flow based on the computed tomography (CT) calcium score and ankle–brachial index (ABI). Methods: Seven adult patients with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of ACDC were enrolled in an open-label, nonrandomized, single-arm pilot study for etidronate treatment. They took etidronate daily for 14 days every 3 months and were examined at the NIH Clinical Center bi-annually for 3 years. They received a baseline evaluation as well as yearly follow up after treatment. Study visits included imaging studies, exercise tolerance tests with ABIs, clinical blood and urine testing, and full dental exams. Results: Etidronate treatment appeared to have slowed the progression of further vascular calcification in lower extremities as measured by CT but did not have an effect in reversing vascular and/or periarticular joint calcifications in our small ACDC cohort. Conclusions: Etidronate was found to be safe and well tolerated by our patients and, despite the small sample size, appeared to show an effect in slowing the progression of calcification in our ACDC patient cohort. (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT01585402)
Efficiency of Protective Interventions on Irinotecan-Induced Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: He Yanxi , Wu Lili , Qi Xiaoyi , Wang Xuan , He Bing , Zhang Wei , Zhao Wenjing , Deng Mingming , Xiong Xia , Wang Yu , Liang Sicheng 
Published: April 2024

Background: Irinotecan is widely used in the treatment of various solid tumors, but the adverse effects from it, especially diarrhea, limit its use. Several clinical trials of prophylactic treatment of irinotecan-induced diarrhea (IID) have been ongoing, and some of the data are controversial. This encouraged us to conduct a meta-analysis of the effects of interventions on preventing IID. Method: This systematic review was conducted based on the PRISMA statement. We performed literature searches from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library. The number registered in PROSPERO is CRD42022368633. After searching 1034 articles in the database and references, 8 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Result: The RR of high-grade diarrhea and all-grade diarrhea were 0.31 ( I2 = 51%, 95% CI: 0.14-0.69; P = .004) and .76 ( I2 = 65%, 95% CI: 0.62-0.93; P < .008) respectively, thus the use of intervention measures for preventing IID is effective, and the risk reduction of high-grade diarrhea was more significant. Subgroup analysis revealed that the monotherapy group (RR: 0.48, 95% CI: 0.21-1.13, I2 = 0%) and combination therapy group (RR: 0.14, 95% CI: 0.06-0.32, I2 = 0%) in the risk of high-grade diarrhea had no significant heterogeneity within the groups, and traditional herbal medicines (Kampo medicine Hangeshashin-to, PHY906 and hot ironing with Moxa Salt Packet on Tianshu and Shangjuxu) were effective preventive measures (RR:0.20, 95% CI: 0.07-0.60, I2 = 0%). The Jadad scores for traditional herbal medicines studies were 3, and the follow-up duration was only 2 to 6 weeks. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that preventive treatments significantly reduced the risk of high-grade and all-grade diarrhea, confirming the efficacy in the incidence and severity of IID, among which traditional herbal medicines (baicalin-containing) provided a protective effect in reducing the severity of IID. However, the traditional herbal medicines studies were of low quality. Combined irinotecan therapy can obtain better preventive effects than monotherapy of IID. These would be helpful for the prevention of IID in clinical practice.