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Distinctive Roles of Medial Prefrontal Cortex Subregions in Strategic Conformity to Social Hierarchy
Authors: Kim Daeeun , Kim JuYoung , Kim Hackjin 
Published: August 2023

People often align their behaviors and decisions with others' expectations, especially those of higher social positions, when they are being observed. However, little attention has been paid to the neural mechanisms underlying increased conformity to the social hierarchy under social observation. Using a preference rating task, we investigated whether and how individual preferences for novel stimuli were influenced by others' preferences by manipulating others' social hierarchy and observational context. The behavioral results showed that human participants of both sexes were more likely to change their preferences to match those of a superior partner in a public than in a private context. fMRI data revealed distinct contributions of the subregions of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) to increased conformity to social hierarchy under observation. Specifically, the ventral mPFC showed increased activity when participants' preferences aligned with those of superior partners, regardless of behavioral manifestation. The rostral mPFC showed increased activity when conforming to a superior partner and nonconforming to an inferior one, indicating goal-dependent valuation. The dorsal mPFC showed increased activity in private conditions with a superior partner but only in those with a higher tendency to conform. These findings support the hierarchical allostatic regulation model of the mPFC function for social valuation and suggest strategic conformity as a way to minimize metabolic costs.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThis study revealed distinct roles of subregions of the mPFC in increased conformity to individuals of different social ranks under observation. Specifically, the ventral mPFC showed increased activity when participants' preferences aligned with those of higher-ranking partners, whereas the rostral mPFC showed increased activity when conforming to a superior partner and nonconforming to an inferior partner, indicating goal-dependent valuation. The dorsal mPFC was more active in private conditions with a superior partner but only in those with a higher tendency to conform. These findings support the hierarchical allostatic regulation model of the mPFC function for social valuation and suggest strategic conformity as a way to minimize metabolic costs.
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation in psoriasis before and after biologic therapy: a prospective study
Authors: Timis Teodora-Larisa , Beni Lehel , Florian Ioan-Alexandru , Orăsan Meda , Orăsan Remus Ioan 
Published: August 2023

Background. As a chronic inflammatory disease, psoriasis affects not only the skin but also the metabolic profile of the patients. Biologic therapies, including tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-a) inhibitors and interleukin (IL)-12/23 and IL-17 antagonists, have proven effective in the reduction of psoriasis severity; however their impact on the metabolic and chronic inflammatory profiles of the patients remains incompletely elucidated.
Methods. We performed a longitudinal case-control study on 106 psoriasis patients and an equal number of controls without the disease, as well as a prospective study on the patient group with the end point being 6 months of biologic therapy. Patients received either ixekizumab, secukinumab, guselkumab, certolizumab, ustekinumab, risankizumab, or adalimumab. Abdominal circumference, serum fasting glucose, triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C reactive protein (CRP) were measured for both patients and controls, with an additional measurement for patients after 6 months.
Results. At baseline, the number of psoriasis patients suffering from obesity, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation significantly outnumbered controls (p<0.05), with the calculated odds ratio being 1.88, 6.83, and 81.84 for these conditions in psoriasis, respectively. Biologic therapies increased the abdominal circumference of patients in a slight but significant fashion (p<0.05), as well as significantly improved HDL, CRP, ESR levels at 6 months (p<0.05). Moreover, after 6 months, the number of patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation was significantly lower than at baseline (p<0.001).
Conclusions. According to our results, biologic therapies improve the overall metabolic and inflammatory profiles of psoriasis patients, the most significant ameliorations being noticed for serum HDL, CRP, and ESR.
ALGUMAS CONSTANTES DE UM PROFESSOR DE ESCRITA CRIATIVA
Authors: Antonio de Assis Brasil Luiz 
Published: August 2023

Há um conselho usual em manuais de Escrita Criativa. Pense bem antes de escrever que seu personagem, ao tomar uma decisão ou realizar uma ação, “não poderia prever o que ocorreria muitos anos depois em decorrência daquilo”. Quando escrevemos isso corremos o o	risco de passar por óbvios – porque o inusitado seria se tivéssemos o	dom da previsão. Pois bem, assumo o risco. Eu não poderia prever, em 1985, nos primórdios da Oficina de Criação Literária de PUCRS, os desdobramentos da inauguração do curso. Hoje, quando penso quase quatro décadas ininterruptas de trabalho com a Oficina e, ainda, nos últimos anos, no mestrado e doutorado em Escrita Criativa do PPGL da Escola de Humanidades da PUCRS, percebo que meu legado não se materializa em grandes obras, mas no contingente agora inumerável de meus alunos somados a ex-alunos. São essas mulheres e homens que passaram a considerar a literatura a sua forma privilegiada de expressão e partilha de sensações.
A CRT Counterstory
Authors: Murtza Ayesha 
Published: August 2023

While teaching young girls from the lower socioeconomic class and usually lower castes in a rural part of Punjab, Pakistan, I witnessed not only class-based learning gaps but also the ways in which class impacts their subjecthood and their academic lives. These experiential facts are even more complicated for those who are multiply marginalized based on class, caste, religion, and other discriminatory factors like color, accent, and hair but whose marginalization remains largely invisible. Storytelling, in these situations, serves both as a personal and political tool for marginalized people to have conversations about these challenges. By using the genre of counterstory, this paper highlights the intersectionality of caste system, gender hierarchy, colorism, and racism, particularly in the context of Pakistan. This “new rhetoric” of counterstory enables a storyteller to bring their experiences to a wider audience and talk about various issues with minimized possibility of chastisement. Many scholars offer and employ this methodology, for example, Martinez,[1] Derrick Bell,[2] and Patricia Williams[3] have written dialogues and told stories by using their experiential knowledge of marginalized and underprivileged communities. Building on this previous work, this paper provides its readers the chance to analyze and understand their experiential knowledge because “counterstory or counter perspective is presented to develop the minoritized viewpoints and to critique the viewpoints which put forth by various characters.”[4]

[1] See Aja Y. Martinez, Counterstory: The Rhetoric and Writing of critical Race Theory (2020). https://www.amazon.com/Counterstory-Rhetoric-Writing-Critical-Theory/dp/0814108784
[2] Bell, Derrick. And We Are Not Saved: The Elusive Quest for Racial Justice. 1987. Print. Faces at the Bottom of the Well. New York: Basic Books, 1992. Print.
[3] Williams, Patricia J. The Alchemy of Race and Rights: Diary of a Law Professor. President and Fellows of Harvard College, 1991.
[4] See Aja Y. Martinez, Counterstory: The Rhetoric and Writing of critical Race Theory (2020).
Uncertainties in Broadband Determination of the High-Frequency Spectral Decay, Kappa, in Eastern Canada
Authors: Palmer Samantha M. , Atkinson Gail M. 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT
Kappa (the high-frequency spectral decay slope at near-source distances; often referred to as κ0) is determined at 25 seismograph stations in Eastern Canada using broadband ground-motion modeling approaches. The database comprises Fourier spectra (effective amplitude spectrum for the horizontal component and the vertical component, 0.8–40 Hz) computed from 3318 earthquakes of moment magnitude M 1.5–5 recorded on stations within 150 km. Average kappa values for bedrock sites, having shear-wave velocities from 850 to 2400 m/s, are highly variable, ranging from −29 to +21 ms (horizontal) and −28 to +11 ms (vertical), but appear on average to be near-zero. The values obtained are sensitive to methodology, especially the necessary adjustments to the spectra to account for site amplification effects. Kappa values do not appear to correlate well with site parameters such as rock shear-wave velocity, average shear-wave velocity in the upper 30 m, primary wave velocity, site class, type and age of rock, or instrument housing. This lack of correlation may reflect the noted sensitivities to methodological factors. We conclude that kappa values in rock environments are not reliably estimated from such proxies and should be determined from recorded ground motions at a given location. On average, there is little evidence of significant high-frequency attenuation on rock sites beyond that already accounted for in ground-motion modeling by the empirical parameterization of regional Q-related path effects.
Lived Experiences of Cured Breast Cancer Women regarding the Meaning of Life in Iran: A Qualitative Research
Authors: Nemati Fateme , Dehghani Fahimeh , Vaziri Saeed , Mortazavizadeh Seyed Mohammad Reza 
Published: August 2023

Background: Finding meaning in life reduces stress and increases life expectancy in human beings. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of women recovered from breast cancer and the meaning of their lives.
Methods: This qualitative study was performed on cured women with breast cancer, who referred to Yazd cancer medical centers in January and February, 2021. Eleven women with breast cancer who have been healthy for at least 5 years were interviewed based on theoretical saturation, and purposeful, in-depth and semi-structured talks. Due to COVID-19 condition, all interviews were done by telephone the interviews were analyzed using the Colaizzi's method of data analysis.
Results: Data analysis led to the emergence of a main theme called individual and social development and four sub-themes including spiritual perfection, oneness, individual well-being and social growth. The patients saw cancer as an opportunity to reflect their own values and goals and to correct them in order to draw themselves closer to spirituality and to love other beings.
Conclusion: Achieving perfection, personal growth, striving for well-being and social interest play a significant role in life experiences of women recovered from cancer. Findings of this study can be used as a conceptual basis for designing meaningful teaching intervention models for patients who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.
An MRI Analysis of The Lumbar Lordosis Angle and Lumbar Muscle Thicknesses in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Authors: DAĞLI Ali Cihan , ÖNER Serkan , ÖNER Zülal , YAZGAN DAĞLI Beyza 
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship of lumbar lordosis angle and lumbar muscle thickness with non-specific low back pain (LBP) through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images.
Methods: The study included 96 individuals (43 men/53 women) with non-specific LBP, aged between 18-65 years and had no disc pathology in MRI, who applied to affiliated Training and Research Hospital with the complaint of LBP between March-June 2019. Sociodemographic information was recorded using an LBP assessment form. The Oswestry LBP Disability Questionnaire was used for LBP disability. The thicknesses of muscle (m.) psoas major, m. multifidus, m. quadratus lumborum and m. erector spinae were measured corresponding to the L3-L4 vertebral level by using Radiant DICOM viewer program. The Cobb Angle method was used for lumbar lordosis angle determination. Measurements were made in three repetitions using the Radiant DICOM viewer program.
Results: The results showed that an inverse relationship was found between the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and m. psoas major thickness (p
Preoperative Endovascular Embolization of Intracranial Hemangioma: A Case Report
Authors: Tangkudung Gilbert , Foraldy Jeffry , Manuhutu Yovanka 
Published: August 2023

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Preoperative tumor embolization was performed to reduce intraoperative risk and maximize resection success
Endovascular embolization has developed into an important and effective adjuvant in tumor management before a surgical resection.

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Hypervascular tumors of the head, neck, and central nervous system are associated with a high risk of bleeding during surgery. Hemangioma is a benign neoplasm that tends to grow rapidly, bleed, and have a high recurrence rate, especially after partial resection. Considering that hemangioma is a type of tumor with high vascularity, preoperative tumor embolization was performed to reduce intraoperative risk and maximize resection success. Case: A 33-year-old female came with the chief complaint of chronic progressive headaches and vision loss in the last 5 years. She got a lump on her forehead and had a visual acuity of 1/∞ in both eyes. She had already been diagnosed with hemangioma at a secondary regional hospital, where she bled profusely on the operating table, causing the resection to be discontinued. She was referred to our hospital for preoperative embolization. She underwent an endovascular embolization procedure with PVA particles to seal the feeder artery to the tumor. After embolization, angiography showed a complete devascularized tumor lesion. A total resection was done three days later with minimal bleeding compared to the first surgery. After a three-month follow-up, there was no new neurological deficit, and her headache was resolved completely, although her vision still did not improve. Conclusion: Endovascular embolization has developed into an important and effective adjuvant in tumor management before a surgical resection. Advances in catheter-based techniques, in conjunction with the development of the neurointervention field, are expected to raise the number of perioperative embolization procedures performed.
HDL Cholesterol and Functional Scale Measured by the NIHSS in Acute Thrombotic Stroke Patients
Authors: Sari Rahayu Nofita , Hidayati Hanik Badriyah , Nugraha Jusak 
Published: August 2023

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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world.
There is correlation between HDL cholesterol in acute thrombotic patients and the functional degree of the NIHSS.
The lower rate of HDL cholesterol is related to the higher NIHSS score or the higher level of stroke severity.

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Stroke is one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability. Acute thrombotic stroke accounts for 87% of all stroke cases. The study of the correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and acute thrombotic stroke is still limited, especially on the relationship between HDL levels and the degree of functional stroke. Objective: This study aimed to prove a correlation between HDL cholesterol and the functional scale measured by the NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) in acute thrombotic stroke. Methods: The design study was cross-sectional, with sampling by consecutive admission based on inclusion and exclusion criteria in the neurological ward (Seruni A) at Dr.Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya. The NIHSS was used to determine the degree of functional scale, and HDL levels were measured by enzymatic endpoint methods. Results: From the 40 subjects studied, 16 (40%) had normal HDL levels of ≥ 40 mg/dL with an NIHSS score between 0–10, and 24 (60%) had lower HDL levels of ≤ 40 mg/dL with an NUHSS score between 0–20. There were significant results in this study (r = 0.391 and p = 0.013). Conclusion: There was a negative correlation between HDL cholesterol levels and the functional scale measured by the NIHSS in acute thrombotic stroke patients.
Pendampingan Teknis Pengujian Tidak Merusak dengan Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity dan Hammer Test Pada Struktur Beton Bertulang Bangunan Kantor di Banjarbaru
Authors: Chairunnisa Nursiah , Pratiwi Ade Yuniati , Darmawan Arya Rizki , Nurwidayati Ratni , Krasna Wiku Adhiwicaksana , Cahyadi Ahmad , Zackyudin Muhammad 
Published: August 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan ini bertujuan untuk pelayanan berupa pendampingan dan sosialisasi kepada pemilik proyek dan pekerja konstruksi pada pembangunan gedung kantor PT. GTN Banjarbaru sebagai pengendalian mutu beton bangunan yang sedang dibangun. Metode kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah pengujian tidak merusak (non destructive test) berupa pengujian palu beton (hammer test) dan ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV test) di beberapa elemen struktur yaitu elemen poer, sloof, kolom, balok dan pelat. Kegiatan ini melibatkan dosen bidang keahlian struktur pada Program Studi Teknik Sipil dan Program Studi Magister Teknik Sipil dan instruktur Laboratorium Struktur dan Material serta mahasiswa program studi teknik sipil serta pelaksana proyek. Dari hasil analisis pengujian Hammer Test dan UPV dapat diketahui bahwa seluruh elemen struktur yaitu balok, kolom, pelat, poer, dan sloof memenuhi kuat tekan beton struktural minimal yaitu 17 MPa sesuai SNI 6880:2016 untuk spesifikasi beton struktural. Untuk mengetahui dan mengontrol mutu beton terpasang di lapangan dapat pula dilakukan dengan meminta pemilik proyek dan kontraktor untuk menyediakan sampel kubus beton yang berasal dari pengecoran beton eksisting di lapangan untuk pekerjaan lanjutan seperti balok, kolom lantai atas, dan pelat lantai. Sampel beton kubus ini selanjutnya akan dites umur 28 hari di laboratorium dengan uji merusak yaitu pengujian kuat tekan beton.
CIVIL IDENTITY OF A PERSONALITY: URGENCY OF FORMATION AND DETECTION IN MODERN UKRAINE
Authors: Tolochko Svitlana 
Published: August 2023

The article analyzes features of personality’s civic identity through awareness of relevance of its formation and detection in modern Ukraine. The following methods were used to conduct the research: analysis and generalization of pedagogical and methodical sources in order to identify the range of issues that require scientific and methodical study; methods of comparative analysis, interpretation and generalization of facts; comparative and analytical methods to analyze formation of personality’s civil identity; system analysis for development of ways of forming personality’s civil identity in modern Ukraine. The concepts of "identity", "personal civil identity", "national identity as a component of citizenship", "state identity", "civil and social competences" are characterized. It is noted that civil identity of a personality is related to a person's sense of belonging to a certain state, the signs of which are considered to be presence of citizenship, high level of trust in authorities, fellow citizens, respect, pride for one's own state, patriotism. It is emphasized that the very concept of democracy is inseparably connected with the concept of "civic identity" in the sense that democratic processes in the state, as a rule, depend on the citizens' informed and active civil position. It was found that the markers of civil identity are language (promote Ukrainian the status of the state language, its mandatory use in official sphere, in educational system and mass media activities), state symbols (anthem, flag, coat of arms of Ukraine), calendar of holidays (which honor important events in the history of Ukraine, its outstanding people. Important role of the educational subject "Civil education" in formation of civil competence, which we consider the basis for further formation of personality’s civil identity based on it, has been determined. Fullness of civil competence in the content of 9 branches of education was analyzed, the content was specified through skills and attitudes. Possibilities of educational subjects in formation of civil competence of schoolchildren were represented.

Key words: identity, civil identity of a personality, national identity as a component of civil identity of a person, state identity, civil and social compences.
EUPHEMISMS IN MODERN POLITICAL DISCOURSE (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM GERMAN MAGAZINES)
Authors: Yeremenko Oleksandra , Lazebnyi Valentyn 
Published: August 2023

The article describes the use of euphemisms in political discourse on the material of modern German magazines. It is also noticeable the views of scientists on the definition of the term "political discourse" and "euphemism" for kraphemis ichnyami. After that, an analysis of the use of euphemisms in political speech in modern German ZMK was carried out. On the basis of this analysis, according to our observation, the main functions of the EMG were identified. The main themes of political euphemisms and the actual semantic processes of euphemism formation were also highlighted. The relevance of this lesson is obvious, especially for one person. This discourse is an integral part of political processes interwoven in society. The analysis of such political texts gives a better understanding of what politics brings to society's information, which language is loaded in order to hide information or manipulate the population.
We foresee the prospect of scientific research in the further structural analysis of the formation of euphemisms.