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Feitian in Thick Time
Authors: Ying Zheng 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This article explores women's re-appropriation of the national discourse of history and heritage in contemporary China. Examining women artists’ recreation of Silk Road heritage objects, I demonstrate how they produce a new narrative of women's time that, in turn, generates an alternative form of agency. In remaking the figure of the feitian (apsaras) from the material heritage of the Silk Road, as represented in Dunhuang Buddhist art, Chinese female artists offer new ways to understand the position of women in Chinese historical cultures. The artists tell these stories not in a linear sequence, but rather via the thick surface assembled with objects—the materials of statues and cyborgs—and human flesh. Based on interviews with the artists, a visual analysis of three artworks in relation to critical race theories (Cheng), and queer theories of temporality (Freeman), this article discusses forms of femininity, agency, and time.
Vehicles of Vision
Authors: Cottle Katherine 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Anxieties generated from the challenges of sustainable and equitable societies and the hopes for transcending routes through uncertain times have often found their paths crossing within the motion sequence of the dystopian car chase on film. Each decade has met this crossing—of frightening futures and fleeting freedoms—with its own set of driving rules and transport-based dimensions. From Mad Max's original release in 1979 to the most recent Death Race installment, Beyond Anarchy, in 2018, the dystopian car chase on film represents vehicles of vision, in which races for the drivers’ survival, personal freedom, community, meaning, and humanization provide the chance to transcend, even if temporarily, the audiences’ existing fears of the future ramifications of their present societies.
The Relationship Between Online Gaming Habits with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among High School Students in Jakarta
Authors: Zethira Andini Tania , Hendrati Lucia Yovita 
Published: January 2025

The Indonesian online gaming industry is growing rapidly. The increasing number of online game players among teenagers can cause various health impacts, one of them being carpal tunnel syndrome. This research aims to determine the relationship between online gaming habits with carpal tunnel syndrome in high school students in Jakarta. This research is an observational study with a cross-sectional design and a total of 62 samples. Questionnaires used in data collection include playing habits, respondent knowledge, and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTSQ). The collected data was analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a relationship between playing duration (p=0.042), playing frequency (p=0.026), and repetitive movements (p=0.026) with complaints of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. On the other hand, there was no significant relationship between gender (p=0.523), game type (p=1.00), gaming device (p=0.287), and knowledge (p=0.744) with complaints of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It would be better if the school provided further education to students and parents about the dangers of prolonged game duration and reminded them to regulate game-playing hours for students to avoid complaints of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome, online game, playing time, repetitive movements, students
Image Acquisition of Critical Bridge Components Using Vision-guided Autonomous Vehicle
Authors: Meng Linlong , Li Yuxuan , Zhou Shijie , Yang Liangjing , Nishimura Yuki , Narazaki Yasutaka 
Published: January 2025

This research proposes a vision-guided autonomous navigation framework for unmanned vehicles performing image acquisition for bridge inspection. The proposed framework integrates visual SLAM with RGB-D image input with semantic segmentation to detect and localize critical structural components like columns. The detected components are converted to the parametric map to generate navigation goals for image collection. The proposed approach is first validated in the synthetic bridge inspection environment using an unmanned ground vehicle. The feasibility of the framework is further studied by the laboratory-scale prototyping and validation using TurtleBot3 equipped with Jetson TX2 onboard computer. In the simulation environment, the proposed framework can achieve autonomous navigation to up to 6 columns and acquisition of image data with 90% success rate for 3 columns. Furthermore, the performance evaluation in the real-world environment shows that the developed hardware-software prototype can navigate and collect image data of up to 2 columns, with more than 60% success rate navigating to the first column. The results indicate the significant potential of achieving autonomous navigation and image acquisition with limited onboard computational resources, contributing to the enhanced efficiency and reliability of bridge management.
Modelling the characteristics of flour from wheat and orange fleshed sweet potato using simplex lattice design for chin-chin production
Authors: Oladeji Funmilola Grace , Oyedokun James , Akinwande Bolanle Aishat , Ade-Omowaye Beatrice Iyabo Olayemi 
Published: January 2025

Optimized composite flour from wheat flour (WF) and orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) meal was used for the production of chin-chin. The roots of OFSP were washed, air-dried, peeled, sliced to 1 cm thick, dried at 50 oC for 18 h and then milled to pass 200 µm sieve aperture to obtain OFSP flour. Composite flours (CF) were formulated from OFSP and WF using Simplex Lattice Design (SLD) and its characteristics were analyzed and modelled. The indices for validating the models showed adequacy of the models. The CF had improved water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity and beta-carotene. Meanwhile, optimization of relevant properties resulted in an optimized CF which comprised 12.5% OFSP flour and 87.5% WF. The sensorial scores of chin-chin from the optimized CF indicated acceptability by the taste panelists. Chin-chin from the optimized CF would contribute to beta-carotene intake of consumers while reducing wheat importation.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 59(3), 159-168, 2024
Patent Vitellointestinal Duct along with Patent Urachus: A Rare Incidence
Authors: Ahmed Muhammed Foysol , Momin Mohammed Abdul , Mashuque Md Abdullah Al 
Published: January 2025

A rare case of patent vitellointestinal duct along with patent urachus in an 8 months old male baby is reported here, who presented with umbilical discharge and swelling of the umbilicus since the separation of the umbilical cord. Our initial diagnosis was umbilical adenoma. On exploration, the umbilicus was connected to the ileum and the apex of the urinary bladder through two communicating channels. The urachus was completely excised after ligation, the patent vitellointestinal duct was resected and the ileum anastomosed.
Jalalabad Med J 22; 19 (1): 31-34
APLIKASI DIGITAL PERMUDAH KEBUTUHAN GEN Z (STUDI EKONOMI NETNOGRAFI)
Authors: Putri Sri Andika , Sulistiyowati Yayuk 
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the reasons for the accelerated use of digital technology. The usage of these platforms has permeated all strata of society. New students, who make up more than 50% of university enrolees, often come from regions outside their place of study. To interact with their new surroundings, they must socialize and communicate with the local community. Unfortunately, not all new students are proficient in the local languages. The purpose of this research is to ascertain the extent to which digital applications are utilized by new students to meet their daily needs. The method employed in this research is Netnography, utilizing questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires and interviews were conducted with new students from outside the Java Island, specifically from the eastern regions of Indonesia, who are studying at Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University. Interviews were conducted to identify communication barriers faced by students upon relocating from their hometowns. A questionnaire in the form of a Google Form was distributed to determine which digital applications are frequently used to assist in meeting their needs. The research findings indicate that new students communicate in Indonesian. However, the use of Indonesian sometimes leads to misunderstandings with local residents due to differences in intonation and accent from their regions of origin. To simplify the fulfilment of their needs, they prefer using digital applications, choosing based on specific needs and price comparisons. Digital applications have proven to facilitate students in meeting their daily needs, especially during the initial period after arriving from their hometowns.
What Does Digitalization Offer to English for Specific Purposes Learning? : A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Yunita Sri , Susilawati Susilawati , Darwis Riadi , Ramadhan Arrizqi 
Published: January 2025

This study aims to discover what digitalization offers to promote students' learning in ESP classrooms and the contributions of lecturer digital competency to student learning. This study employed a systematic literature review with SALSA (Search, Appraisal, Systhesis, and Analysis) procedure and analyzed 15 article journals from Sinta and Scopus indexed journals to ensure credibility. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and categories related to digitalization in ESP learning. The findings suggest that digitalization in ESP classes offers several benefits for student learning including learning content accessibility, assignment efficiency, flexibility, engagement, interaction, motivation, academic skills, and performance improvement, and promoting some of the 21st-century skills. Lecturers’ digital competence is also trusted to contribute to students’ learning, covering instructional effectiveness, engagement, interaction, assessment, and motivation. To summarize this study, developing a supporting digital environment for higher education learning is strongly recommended by selecting appropriate digital tools, properly infusing the tools into the curriculum and learning with the caveat that all parties involved be adequately trained, and considering students' long-term engagement in the digital environment. Technology-related issues, such as bandwidth and student technological fatigue, deserve to be addressed.
Teacher’s Readiness Toward Artificial Intelligence in The School of North Bali
Authors: Purnama M. Rokhman , Adnyana I Putu Iwan Krisna , Sogen Afrianto T.L , Indrawan Gede , Santosa Made Hery 
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze teachers' readiness to integrate artificial intelligence into education for the digital revolution. In this study, teachers were randomly selected with a total of 73 teachers from various subjects. This research used a quantitative method of using questionnaires for data collection. The data analysis technique in this research uses descriptive quantitative. Based on the research findings, technical ability, institutional support, adequate technological infrastructure, and school facilities affected teachers' readiness to use various types of artificial intelligence. Urban teachers were more ready than rural teachers, largely because urban teachers have more access to training materials and technology than rural teachers. In the future, in enabling AI to be used effectively to improve learning standards, government support needs to conduct specialized AI training at various school levels from urban to rural areas, in particular, stronger institutional support, and better school infrastructure and facilities to enhance teachers' readiness to face the digital revolution in education.
Decoding MexB efflux pump genes: structural, molecular, and phylogenetic analysis of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Habib Muhammad Bilal , Shah Naseer Ali , Amir Afreenish , Alghamdi Huda Ahmed , Tariq Muhammad Haseeb , Nisa Kiran , Ammoun Mariam 
Published: January 2025

ObjectiveEmerging drug resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is of great concern in clinical settings. P. aeruginosa activates its efflux-pump system in order to evade the effect of antibiotics. The current investigation aims to detect MexB genes in P. aeruginosa, their structural and molecular analysis and their impact on antimicrobial susceptibility profiling.MethodsA total of 42 clinical specimens were aseptically collected from hospitalized patients who had underlying infections related to medical implants. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-ToF) were used for the identification of isolates. The methods used in this study were antibiotic susceptibility profiling, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sanger sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, MolProbity score, Ramachandran plot analysis and multiple sequence alignment.ResultsThe highest resistance was shown by P. aeruginosa against cefoperazone (67%), gentamycin and amikacin (66%) each, followed by cefotaxime (64%). The prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) was 57% and 12%, respectively. The presence of an active efflux-pump system was indicated by the MexB genes found in most of the resistant isolates (p&lt;0.05). Following addition of efflux pump inhibitor carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone (CCCP), a significant decrease (p&lt;0.05) in MIC was observed in resistance, that revealed the presence of active efflux pump system. Phylogenetic analysis revealed evolutionary relationships with the P. aeruginosa strains isolated in Switzerland, Denmark and Germany. Protein domain architecture revealed that MexB gene proteins were involved in particular efflux pump function. Protein sequences aligned by multiple sequence alignment revealed conserved regions and sequence variants, which suggested antibiotic translocation and evolutionary divergence. These highly conserved regions could be used for diagnostic purposes of efflux pump MexB genes.ConclusionTo avoid their spread in hospital settings, responsible authorities ought to begin rigorous initiatives in order to reduce the prevalence of multi-drug resistant, extensively drug resistant, and efflux pump carrying isolates in clinical settings.
Investigating the potential immunomodulatory effects of commercial oral probiotic supplements on equine gastrointestinal tract barrier function
Authors: Żak-Bochenek Agnieszka , Żebrowska-Różańska Paulina , Bajzert Joanna , Łaczmański Łukasz , Szponar Bogumiła , Siwińska Natalia , Gładysz Klaudia , Sikorska Katarzyna , Chełmońska-Soyta Anna 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundOral probiotic dietary supplements are widely used in veterinary medicine, including in horses. It is hypothesized that the presence of probiotic strains can both modulate the intestinal microbiota and affect mucosal immunity parameters. Such a study has not yet been conducted in horses.MethodsThis study involved 12 healthy horses, which were randomly divided into a control group and a group that received a commercial oral probiotic formula containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Pedioccus acidilactici or Enterococcus faecium for 84 days. Fecal samples were collected from all horses on day 0 (D0), 28 days after starting the probiotic (D28), 56 days (D56), 84 days (D84) and 28 days after stopping the probiotic (DX) treatment. The samples were subjected to microbiome analysis via next-generation sequencing of hypervariable regions V3-V4 and V7-V9 of the 16S rRNA gene for analysis of short-chain fatty acids via HPLC analysis and fecal secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) quantification via ELISA.ResultsMicrobiome analysis revealed no significant differences in either alpha or beta diversity parameters between the groups. No probiotic strains were detected in the samples. Significant changes were detected in three taxa: the family Bacteroidales RF16 group, the genus Erysipelotrichaceae UCG-004, and the genus Fibrobacter during the study in both groups. In all the cases, there was a gradual decrease in relative abundance over time. The concentrations of SCFAs, specifically acetic and propionic acids, significantly increased over time in both groups according to the generalized linear mixed effects (GLME) model. There were no significant differences in fecal SIgA secretion.ConclusionThe present study revealed no effect of the use of a commercial probiotic dietary supplement on either mucosal immunity or the composition of the intestinal microbiota.
Burden and trends of dietary iron deficiency in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2021
Authors: Safiri Saeid , Amiri Fatemeh , Karamzad Nahid , Sullman Mark J. M. , Kolahi Ali-Asghar , Abdollahi Morteza 
Published: January 2025

ObjectiveTo assess the burden of dietary iron deficiency in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on prevalence and years lived with disability (YLD) in 2021 and their changes since 1990.MethodsData from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study were utilised to report counts and age-standardised rates for prevalence and YLD related to dietary iron deficiency. All estimates were accompanied by 95% uncertainty intervals (UIs).ResultsIn 2021, the age-standardised prevalence of dietary iron deficiency in the MENA region was 14368.2 per 100,000, representing a 26% decline since 1990. The highest age-standardised prevalence rates were observed in Yemen (30146.5), Sudan (19296.9), and Morocco (15,303) per 100,000 population. Prevalence was notably highest among children under 5 years old and women of reproductive age, with a gradual decline in older age groups. The greatest reductions in prevalence were seen among older age groups, indicating an age-related downward trend from 1990 to 2021.ConclusionDespite some improvements, dietary iron deficiency remains a significant public health concern in the MENA region, particularly in countries with lower socio-demographic indices (SDI). Targeted interventions are essential, especially for vulnerable groups such as children and women.
Shenshuaikang enema restores the intestinal barrier and microbiota-gut-kidney axis balance to alleviate chronic kidney disease via NF-κB pathway
Authors: Ye Yan , Huang Xiaopeng , Li Xueying , Gao Fei , Zhong Wenzhen , Tang Anqi , Zhao Liangbin , Xie Dengpiao , Ye Naijing 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by abnormalities in kidney structure or function caused by variousfactors. It has become a significant public health problem, posing a threat to human health worldwide. Shenshuaikang enema (SSKE) has demonstrated notable efficacy and safety in treating CKD, although its mechanism of action remains unclear.MethodsThe CKD rat model was induced using 2.5% adenine, and the effect of SSKE was evaluated by detecting uremic toxins, inflammatory cytokines, and renal function. The structure of the intestine and kidney was observed using electron microscopy. Pathological changes in the intestine and kidney were detected by H&amp;E staining. The expression of Occludin, Claudin-1, and ZO-1 in the intestine was detected by immunohistochemistry. The degree of renal fibrosis was observed using Masson and PAS staining. The expression of NF-κB and MyD88 protein in the intestine, and the expression of F4/80, TLR4, NF-κB and MyD88 in the kidney were detected by immunofluorescence staining. NF-κB-RE-Luc transgenic mice were used to construct a CKD mouse model, and changes in fluorescence intensity in mice and isolated kidney tissues were detected within 1–6 days using a small animal live imager. Finally, 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing was used to monitor changes in intestinal flora in CKD patients before and after SSKE treatment.ResultsWe found that SSKE improves renal function, attenuates renal fibrosis, reduces inflammatory factor levels, and decreases damage to intestinal and renal structures in adenine-induced CKD rats. Additionally, our results suggest that SSKE regulates NF-κB pathways, increases the expression of tight junction proteins, improves intestinal permeability, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, inhibits the proliferation of harmful bacteria, and reduces metabolic disorders. Ultimately, these effects contribute to the efficacy of SSKE in treating CKD.ConclusionThese results indicate that SSKE restores intestinal barrier function by regulating the microbiota-gut-kidney axis, thereby treating CKD.
Parenting in the Digital Age: A Scoping Review of Digital Early Childhood Parenting Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)
Authors: Jäggi Lena , Hartinger Stella M. , Fink Günther , McCoy Dana C. , Alvarado Llatance Milagros , Hinckley Kristen , Ramirez-Varela Lucero , Aguilar Leonel , Castellanos Andreana , Mäusezahl Daniel 
Published: January 2025

ObjectivesThis scoping review examines the evidence and knowledge gaps regarding the effectiveness of digital early childhood parenting interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).MethodsUsing PRISMA-ScR and PICOS frameworks, we systematically reviewed studies published since 2010 from four databases, focusing on the impact of digital parenting interventions on Early Childhood Development and parent-level outcomes.ResultsOf 1,399 studies identified, 13 met inclusion criteria, evaluating digital interventions for parents of children aged 0–5 years. These interventions included digital-only and hybrid approaches, leveraging technologies for tasks such as sharing health and ECD information, reminders, group chats, or screening. Among ECD studies, three of four with parent-reported outcomes found positive effects, but none of three using direct assessments did. Parent-level outcomes, such as mental health and parenting behaviors, showed consistent positive impacts.ConclusionDigital parenting interventions are feasible in LMICs but face challenges in implementation and reaching vulnerable families. Most studies are small-scale with variable designs and outcomes. Rigorous, high-quality studies are needed to establish effectiveness and optimize implementation strategies before these programs are deployed at scale.
Identification of HXK Gene Family and Expression Analysis of Salt Tolerance in Buchloe dactyloides
Authors: Qi Haole , Wang Sining , Liu Yuehan , Wang Xueping , Li Xiaoxia , Shi Fengling 
Published: January 2025

Buchloe dactyloides is one of the typical ecological grass species, characterized by its strong salt tolerance. Hexokinase (HXK) plays a crucial role in plant growth, development, and resistance to abiotic stresses. To understand the function of HXKs in the salt tolerance of B. dactyloides, this study identified and analyzed the HXK gene family members using the whole-genome data of B. dactyloides. Additionally, transcriptomic methods were employed to investigate the expression levels and stress response patterns of the HXK family genes under salt stress. The results showed that 25 HXK genes were identified in the B. dactyloides HXK gene family, which were classified into three subfamilies based on the phylogenetic tree. Members within the same subfamily exhibited similar gene structures and conserved motifs. The promoter regions of BdHXKs contained numerous cis-regulatory elements associated with plant hormone responses, plant growth and development, and resistance to abiotic stresses. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis provided preliminary evidence that the BdHXK5, BdHXK7, and BdHXK23 genes might play important roles in the salt tolerance regulation of B. dactyloides. These findings offer a theoretical foundation for further elucidating the functions and molecular regulatory mechanisms of BdHXKs under salt stress. This study has provided a theoretical basis for the breeding of new varieties of ecological restoration grasses with stronger salt tolerance and better growth and development. This is of great significance for the improvement and ecological restoration of saline–alkali land.