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Barbad Golshiri's Acts of Alterity
Authors: Skurvida Sandra 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In his transdisciplinary practice, artist, writer, and translator Barbad Golshiri interprets from his viewpoint located in Iran the iconic pieces of the European art history, including paintings by Jan van Eyck, Jacques-Louis David, and Kazimir Malevich. Inserting his own artistically inscribed body into the material milieus of these artists, Golshiri activates the present via transfer of the past onto the future, in an attempt to differentiate the script of history. Deleuzian approach of repetition as a means of differencing instigates this interrogation of Golshiri's Malevich cycle, comprising Quod (2010), which references Malevich's Black Square (1915); Cura; the Rise and Fall of Aplasticism, (2013), restaging in Moscow and Tehran the Last Futurist Exhibition of Paintings 0.10 (Petrograd, 1915); and post-performance object “.” (2013); as well as a series of QR code actions that continue the process of dematerialization of Black Square via social mediation. In their coded language, these works speak truth to power.
Notes Toward a Materialist Aesthetics
Authors: Hlito Alfredo 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This introductory study analyzes two key texts from the short-lived Argentine collective, the Asociación Arte Concreto-Invención (Association of Concrete Art-Invention, or AACI). Published in 1946 in the same issue of the group's official organ, they collectively theorize the “co-planar,” the AACI's key contribution to the history of abstract and concrete painting. While Maldonado's text offers a historical reconstruction of the genealogy of the co-planar as the culmination of modernist investigations of the plane and the problem of composition, Hlito's text outlines the understanding of Marxist materialism and dialectics that underpinned this particular take on the task of modernism.
From Fiction to Function: Imagining New Instruments through Design Workshops
Authors: Sullivan John , Wanderley Marcelo M. , Guastavino Catherine 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This article introduces a series of workshop activities carried out with expert musicians to imagine new musical instruments through design fiction. At the workshop, participants crafted nonfunctional prototypes of instruments they would want to use in their own performance practice. Through analysis of the workshop activities, a set of design specifications was developed that can be applied to the design of new digital musical instruments intended for use in real-world artistic practice. In addition to generating tangible elements for instrument design, the theories and models utilized, drawn from human–computer interaction and human-centered design, are offered as a possible model for merging the generation of creative ideas with functional design outputs in a variety of applications within and beyond music and the arts.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Major Power Rivalry in Africa
Authors: Shangwe Muhidin J. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Not immune from the nature of international relations, the COVID-19 pandemic has invoked the polarizing dichotomies of East-West and North-South as attempts to forge a collective response to fight the disease have only attained mixed results. The discourse of Africa being a battleground of competing foreign interests has consequently emerged. These foreign interests are mainly expressed in terms of economic, security and political benefits. While the pandemic has not changed the motives of competition, it has contributed to new forms of rivalry in what has become to be known as ‘coronavirus diplomacy.’ This paper reveals that the pandemic is being used to advance political, economic and strategic interests. It thus divulges that, efforts by major powers to help African countries deal with the disease, while appreciated, are not entirely benign. At the heart of such efforts are the “fixed universals” inherent in the realist tradition i.e., state, interest and power.
The War-Damaged Urban Environment Becomes Deadly Trap for Bats: Case from Kharkiv City (NE Ukraine) in 2022
Authors: Vlaschenko Anton , Shulenko Alona , But Anzhela , Yerofieiva Maryna , Bohodist Valeria , Petelka Maksym , Vovk Anastasiia , Zemliana Kateryna , Myzuka Denys , Kravchenko Kseniia , Prylutska Alona 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The full-scale war in Ukraine negatively impacted populations of urban and semi-urban animals. This study examines the effects of war-related damages on urban populations of bats in Kharkiv city (NE Ukraine) during 2022. Our findings suggest that 45.1% of buildings used as wintering roosts for N. noctula were either partially damaged or completely destroyed by shellings, which may have led to the direct killing of approximately 7,000 bats. Additionally, the war-damaged urban environments in Kharkiv serve as a deadly trap for bats during the period of autumn migration or swarming. Bats flew into buildings’ interiors through windows that were left open or broken by blast waves, resulting in entrapment. The total number of N. noctula trapped inside buildings damaged by shelling was 2,836 individuals, with a death rate of approximately 30%. The group size of trapped bats was more numerous than in previous years, and the main findings were concentrated in war-damaged districts of the city.
Improving Vortex Position Accuracy with a New Multiscale Alignment Ensemble Filter
Authors: Ying Yue , Anderson Jeffrey L. , Bertino Laurent 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
A multiscale alignment (MSA) ensemble filtering method was introduced by Ying to reduce nonlinear position errors effectively during data assimilation. The MSA method extends the traditional ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) to update states from large to small scales sequentially, during which it leverages the displacement vectors derived from the large-scale analysis increments to reduce position errors at smaller scales through warping of the model grid. This study stress tests the MSA method in various scenarios using an idealized vortex model. We show that the MSA improves filter performance as number of scales (Ns) increases in the presence of nonlinear position errors. We tuned localization parameters for the cross-scale EnKF updates to find the best performance when assimilating an observation network. To further reduce the scale mismatch between observations and states, a new option called MSA-O is introduced to decompose observations into scale components during assimilation. Cycling DA experiments show that the MSA-O consistently outperforms the traditional EnKF at equal computational cost. A more challenging scenario for the MSA is identified when the large-scale background flow and the small-scale vortex are incoherent in terms of their errors, making the displacement vectors not effective in reducing vortex position errors. Observation availability for the small scales also limits the use of large Ns for the MSA. Potential remedies for these issues are discussed.
Gracilis Muscle Interposition: A Valuable Tool for the Treatment of Failed Repair of Post-partum Rectovaginal Fistulas—A Single-Center Experience
Authors: Strassmann Victor , Silva-Alvarenga Emanuela , Emile Sameh Hany , Garoufalia Zoe , DaSilva Giovanna , Wexner Steven D. 
Published: May 2023

Introduction Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) account for approximately 40% of anorectal complications from obstetrical trauma. Treatment can be challenging requiring multiple surgical repairs. Interposition of healthy transposed tissue (lotus or Martius flap or gracilis muscle) has been used for recurrent RVF. We aimed to review our experience with gracilis muscle interposition (GMI) for post-partum RVF. Methods A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent GMI for post-partum RVF from February 1995 to December 2019 was undertaken. Patient demographics, number of prior treatments, comorbidities, tobacco use, postoperative complications, additional procedures, and outcome were assessed. Success was defined as absence of leakage from the repair site after stoma reversal. Results Six of 119 patients who underwent GMI did so for recurrent post-partum RVF. Median age was 34.2 (28-48) years. All patients had at least 1 previously failed procedure [median: 3 (1-7)] including endorectal advancement flap, fistulotomy, vaginoplasty, mesh interposition, and sphincteroplasty. All patients underwent fecal diversion prior to or at initial procedure. Success was achieved in 4/6 (66.7%) patients; 2 underwent further procedures (1 fistulotomy and 1 rectal flap advancement) for a final 100% success rate as all ileostomies were reversed. Morbidity was reported in 3 (50%) patients, including wound dehiscence, delayed rectoperineal fistula, and granuloma formation in one each, all managed without surgery. There was no morbidity related to stoma closure. Conclusions Gracilis muscle interposition is a valuable tool for recurrent post-partum RVF. Our ultimate success rate in this very small series was 100% with a relatively low morbidity rate.
Coronary artery calcium quantification: comparison between filtered-back projection, hybrid iterative reconstruction, and deep learning reconstruction techniques
Authors: Otgonbaatar Chuluunbaatar , Jeon Pil-Hyun , Ryu Jae-Kyun , Shim Hackjoon , Jeon Sang-Hyun , Ko Sung Min , Kim Hyunjung 
Published: May 2023

Background The reference protocol for the quantification of coronary artery calcium (CAC) should be updated to meet the standards of modern imaging techniques. Purpose To assess the influence of filtered-back projection (FBP), hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR), and three levels of deep learning reconstruction (DLR) on CAC quantification on both in vitro and in vivo studies. Material and Methods In vitro study was performed with a multipurpose anthropomorphic chest phantom and small pieces of bones. The real volume of each piece was measured using the water displacement method. In the in vivo study, 100 patients (84 men; mean age = 71.2 ± 8.7 years) underwent CAC scoring with a tube voltage of 120 kVp and image thickness of 3 mm. The image reconstruction was done with FBP, hybrid IR, and three levels of DLR including mild (DLRmild), standard (DLRstd), and strong (DLRstr). Results In the in vitro study, the calcium volume was equivalent ( P = 0.949) among FBP, hybrid IR, DLRmild, DLRstd, and DLRstr. In the in vivo study, the image noise was significantly lower in images that used DLRstr-based reconstruction, when compared images other reconstructions ( P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the calcium volume ( P = 0.987) and Agatston score ( P = 0.991) among FBP, hybrid IR, DLRmild, DLRstd, and DLRstr. The highest overall agreement of Agatston scores was found in the DLR groups (98%) and hybrid IR (95%) when compared to standard FBP reconstruction. Conclusion The DLRstr presented the lowest bias of agreement in the Agatston scores and is recommended for the accurate quantification of CAC.
The imaging findings and diagnostic value of radiology modalities to assess breast malignancy among women aged younger than 30 years
Authors: Moradpour Moein , Azizinik Fahimeh , Zeidabadi Hamideh , Ghomi Zahra , Shakki Katouli Fatemeh , Tavakol Elham , Torabi Parizi Shabnam 
Published: May 2023

Background Breast cancer mainly affects women aged >50 years; however, younger women may also have advanced breast cancer, so early detection is important. Purpose To collect and review the imaging findings of women aged <30 years with breast cancer to find better diagnostic approaches for the early diagnosis of breast cancer in young women. Material and Methods In this study, 45 patients aged <30 years with a diagnosis of breast cancer were evaluated. Imaging assessments were performed based on ultrasound, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. Finally, the findings were compared with the pathological results. Results Predominant findings in ultrasound included irregular spiculated mass in 59.4%. In mammography, irregular high-density mass (46.5%) and suspicious micro calcification (42.8%) were the most common findings. In MRI, the predominant feature was a heterogeneous enhancing mass with an irregular shape and irregular margin (81%) with a 45% plateau and 36% washout kinetic pattern. In the pathology assessment, invasive ductal carcinoma was the most common finding (84.4%). All three modalities—MRI, ultrasonography, and mammography—are valuable, with sensitivities of 100%, 93.3%, and 90%, respectively. Conclusion Ultrasound, mammography, and MRI are highly sensitive and accurate tools for detecting breast cancer lesions in young women. Regular clinical breast examination with breast self-examination, and in suspected cases, ultrasound as the first imaging modality followed by mammography and/or MRI are the preferred diagnostic approach.
Clinical Outcomes of Revision Arthroscopic Osteocapsular Arthroplasty in Primary Elbow Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: So Sang-Pil , Kwak Jae-Man , Lee Jun-Bum , Ben Hui , Alsaqri Hood , Kim Keun Ho , Koh Kyoung Hwan , Jeon In-Ho 
Published: May 2023

Background: Arthroscopic osteocapsular arthroplasty (OCA) achieves significant medium-term outcomes in patients with primary elbow osteoarthritis (OA); however, outcomes after revision arthroscopic OCA are not well known. Purpose: To assess clinical outcomes after revision arthroscopic OCA as compared with those after primary surgery in patients with OA. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Patients who underwent arthroscopic OCA attributed to primary elbow OA between January 2010 and July 2020 were enrolled. Range of motion (ROM), visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) were assessed. Operation time and complications were assessed by chart review. Clinical outcomes between the primary and revision surgery groups were compared, and subgroup analysis for radiologically severe OA was performed. Results: Data from 61 patients were analyzed (primary, n = 53; revision, n = 8). The mean ± SD age was 56.3 ± 8.5 and 54.3 ± 8.9 years in the primary and revision groups, respectively. The primary group had significantly better ROM arcs preoperatively (89.9°± 20.3° vs 71.3°± 22.3°; P = .021) and postoperatively (112.4°± 17.1° vs 96.9°± 16.5°; P = .019) than the revision group; however, the degree of improvement was comparable ( P = .445). Postoperative VAS pain score ( P = .164) and MEPS ( P = .581) were comparable between the groups, as were the degrees of improvement in VAS pain score ( P = .691) and MEPS ( P = .604). The revision group required a significantly longer operative time than the primary group ( P = .004) and had a nonsignificant higher complication rate ( P = .065). Subgroup analysis showed that radiologically severe cases in the primary group had significantly better preoperative ( P = .010) and postoperative ( P = .030) ROM arcs than the revision group and a comparable postoperative VAS pain score ( P = .155) and MEPS ( P = .658). Conclusion: Revision arthroscopic OCA is a favorable treatment option for primary elbow OA with recurrent symptoms. Postoperative ROM arc was worse after revision surgery as compared with primary surgery; however, the degree of improvement was comparable. Postoperative VAS pain score and MEPS were comparable with primary surgery.
Disparities in Advance Directive Documentation for Rural-Dwelling Persons With Lung Cancer
Authors: Catlett Lauren , Johnson Lee Ann 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Advance directives (AD) are recommended for persons with lung cancer, yet few studies have investigated AD and healthcare power of attorney (HCPOA) documentation for this population in rural regions of the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine demographic and clinical factors associated with AD and HCPOA documentation for persons with lung cancer in rural eastern North Carolina (ENC). Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective chart review was conducted to collect demographic and clinical data from electronic health records from 2017 to 2021 at a tertiary cancer center and regional satellite sites in ENC. Descriptive statistics and Chi-Square Tests of Independence were used for data analysis. Findings: The sample’s mean age was 69.5 years (n = 402, SD = 10.5, range = 28 - 92). Most participants were male (58%) and had a smoking history (93%). Consistent with regional population statistics, 32% of persons were black, and 52% lived in rural counties. Just 18.5% of the sample had a documented AD and 26% had a healthcare power of attorney. Black persons had significantly lower AD and HCPOA ( P < .001) documentation than white persons. Rural-dwellers had significantly lower HCPOA documentation than urban-dwellers ( P = .03). For all other variables, no significant differences were found. Conclusions: These findings suggest that AD and HCPOA documentation are low for persons with lung cancer in ENC, particularly for black persons and rural-dwellers. This disparity highlights the need for enhanced advance care planning (ACP) access to and outreach in the region.
Bacterial colonisation and the effect of a cleaning regime on iPad patient side electronic devices used in a veterinary healthcare setting
Authors: Zurita Maria , Garland Matthew , Ryan Tony 
Published: May 2023

Objectives This study aimed to determine the prevalence of clinically relevant bacteria on the surface of hospital-issued iPads and to assess the effectiveness and residual effect of a new cleaning regime using 70% alcohol and 2% chlorhexidine wipes. Methods Hospital-issued iPads were swabbed to determine the presence of clinically relevant organisms. The iPads were wiped using 70% alcohol and 2% chlorhexidine. Further samples were taken 5 mins, 6 h and 12 h after implementation of the cleaning regime. Cultured bacteria were tested for antimicrobial resistance. Results A total of 25 hospital-issued iPads were analysed. Seventeen iPads (68%) sampled in this study were contaminated. Bacillus species (21%) were the most predominant, followed by Pasteurella species (14%), Acinetobacter species (11%), Eikenella species (11%), beta-haemolytic streptococci (11%), coagulase-positive staphylococci (7%), Escherichia coli (7%), coagulase-negative staphylococci (7%), alpha-haemolytic streptococci (3%), Enterococcus species (4%) and Pseudomonas species (4%). Of the isolated bacteria, 89% were resistant to at least one of the tested antibiotics. Of our isolates, 24 (75%) were resistant to clindamycin. After the cleaning regime, there was no bacterial growth from any of the devices at 5 mins, 6 h and 12 h despite repetitive use within the hospital. Conclusions and relevance A variety of nosocomial pathogens, including antibiotic resistant pathogens, were isolated from the iPads. Cleaning with 70% alcohol and 2% chlorhexidine wipes is recommended every 12 h during use, between patient contacts and after witnessed contamination. A variety of nosocomial pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant pathogens with potential devastating effects on both human and animal health, were isolated from the iPads. Infection prevention strategies related to the devices should be employed in a hospital setting.
Factors for Consideration When Setting Prices for Private Healthcare Providers Operating in Public Systems: A Comparison of France and Japan
Authors: Honda Ayako , Cartailler Julie , Cailhol Johann , Noda Shinichiro , Or Zeynep 
Published: May 2023

Background: Most publicly-funded health systems purchase healthcare from private providers, but the optimal purchasing arrangements between public purchasers and private healthcare providers are yet to be determined. Objective: This study compares the healthcare purchasing arrangements made with private providers in 2 social health insurance (SHI)-based systems to identify factors that influence the prices paid for private healthcare service provision. Results: France and Japan use different approaches to determine the payment arrangements with public and private providers. The presence of for-profit healthcare providers in the French health system explains the different payment rates for public and private healthcare providers in that country. In both France and Japan, in addition to payment rates, several policy tools are used to assure the provision of public good services and the availability of necessary healthcare for all, which public providers are required to deliver but private providers can choose to deliver. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of considering the profit-making status of the private healthcare providers operating in the healthcare market, and clarity in the roles and responsibilities of the public, for-profit and not-for-profit providers when determining healthcare purchasing arrangements. Regulatory policy instruments, used alongside payment rates, are essential to influence efficiency, equity, and quality in mixed (public-private) health systems.
The impact of a pilot telehealth coaching intervention to improve caregiver stress and well-being and to increase dietary protein intake of caregivers and their family members with dementia – Interrupted by COVID-19
Authors: D’Avolio Deborah , Gropper Sareen S , Appelbaum Megan , Thiengtham Supavadee , Holt Janet , Newman David 
Published: May 2023

The prevalence of dementia is growing as the population and longevity increase. Caregivers of adults with dementia report stress and fatigue and often neglect their health. They also indicate the need for information to address health-related issues, including nutritional problems, of their family members with dementia (FMWD). This study examined the impact of coaching to improve family caregiver (FCG) stress and well-being and to increase the protein intake of both FCGs and their FMWD. All participants received nutrition education including a protein prescription (1.2 g/kg body weight/day) and FCGs received stress-reduction materials. Coached-group randomized participants also received weekly diet coaching and stress-reduction coaching. At baseline and 8 weeks, anthropometrics, a mini-nutritional assessment questionnaire, and diet (protein intake) were assessed in FCGs and FMWD; well-being, fatigue and strain were assessed in FCGs. Repeated two words measures analysis of variance and Fisher’s exact tests examined within group and intervention effects. Twenty-five FCGs (13 coached group, 12 not-coached group) and 23 FMWD (12 coached group, 11 not-coached group) completed the study. No significant differences were found between coached and not-coached FCGs and FMWD at baseline. After 8- weeks, FCGs’ protein intake significantly increased from 1.00 ± 0.17 to 1.35 ± 0.23 g/kg/body weight in the coached group and from 0.91 ± 0.19 to 1.01 ± 0.33 g/kg/body weight in the not-coached group; there was also an intervention effect (p=.01, η2 = .24). The percentage of FCGs with baseline protein intake less than prescription guidelines and with an end-of-study protein intake meeting/exceeding the prescription significantly differed, with 60% of coached FCGs versus 10% of not coached FCGs meeting the prescription. No intervention effects were shown for protein intake in FMWD or for well-being, fatigue or strain among FCGs. Diet coaching with nutrition education successfully assisted FCGs with improving their protein intake versus nutrition education alone.