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Vodou, the Arts, and (Re)Presenting the Divine
Authors: Daniels Kyrah Malika 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Few conversations with the renowned Haitian novelist Edwidge Danticat have delved into the subject of religion in Haiti and the representations of Vodou in her fiction and nonfiction writing. This interview with Danticat explores her religious upbringing, Vodou and interfaith dialogue, and representations of Haitian religion in the media and in the world. Other topics discussed include Haitian sacred space and the environment, Vodou as a matriarchal religion, and divine archetypes present in her body of writings. Drawing from an Africana religion framework, the questions posed here consider the religious import of Danticat’s literary works as “sacred texts” of Haiti and the Haitian dyaspora.
Consort of the Spirits
Authors: McAllister Nia 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Drawing inspiration from the 1982 novel, Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo by Ntozake Shange, the poem “Consort of the Spirits” celebrates the legacy of Black womanhood, ancestry, and resilience. The opening lines of Shange’s novel read: “Where there is a woman there is magic.” This phrase serves as the entry point for framing womanhood, specifically Black womanhood, as something extraordinary. In tribute, “Consort of the Spirits” guides readers on a journey through time and memory, depicting the tangible yet magical ways in which lineages of Black women have carried tools for their survival, protected their shared histories, and guided their descendants on a path toward a more liberated future.
Sisterhood Birthed through Colonialism
Authors: Wright-Mair Raquel , Castillo-Montoya Milagros 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
It is already known that one of the ways in which colonialism operates and exerts harm is by dehumanizing Black, Indigenous, and other racially minoritized populations. Less attention has been paid, however, to the ways in which this dehumanization erodes relations among those colonized. Colonial logics designed to separate and alienate the colonized from each other have been internalized for centuries, preventing communities and individuals from recognizing how they connect. In this piece, the authors draw on their experiences as racially minoritized women in the U.S. academy to reflect on how this colonial legacy has shaped not only their identities but also their identifications—how and with whom they identify. The authors demonstrate what they refer to as a love letter approach that enables them to foster connection, healing, and transformation through dialogue. Most importantly, they highlight the radical potential of finding and articulating love for one another as a form of resisting the very colonial logics that would keep them apart. They conclude the piece with guidance on how to use this approach to connect individuals, communities, and organizations.
Black Berries
Authors: Cross Davis Teri Ellen 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Often the narrative on dark skin in America has been dominated by Eurocentric standards of beauty. White supremacy dictated dark skin to be unattractive and lesser than light skin. This poem explores the rich beauty of darkness in the natural world, from fruit in America to fruit in Ireland, unpacking and giving new energy to the old phrase “the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.” By exploring the journey from wonderment to acceptance to love, the work is a refutation of lighter skin being the only pathway to beauty, not just in America, but globally.
Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation therapy combined with conventional drugs on BODE and pulmonary function indexes in elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia
Authors: Zhang Zhen , Tian Yumei , Yang Jing 
Published: July 2022

Objectives: To investigate the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation therapy combined with conventional drugs on BODE and pulmonary function (PFT) indexes in elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia.
Methods: Records of 89 elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Medical College from April 2020 to April 2021 were retrospectively selected. Of them, 41 patients received conventional drug treatment (Group-I) and 48 patients received pulmonary rehabilitation treatment and conventional drug treatment (Group-II). The clinical efficacy of therapy, BODE and PFT indexes of the two groups were compared.
Results: The total efficacy of patients in the Group-II (93.75%) was significantly higher than that of Group-I (75.61%) (P<0.05). After the treatment, the BODE index score of Group-II was lower than that of Group-I, and the forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) were higher than those of Group-I (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Combination of pulmonary rehabilitation therapy and conventional drugs can further improve the curative effect of the treatment and help to improve BODE and PFT indexes in patients with senile interstitial pneumonia.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.6.5748
How to cite this:Zhang Z, Tian Y, Yang J. Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation therapy combined with conventional drugs on BODE and pulmonary function indexes in elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia. Pak J Med Sci. 2022;38(6):1703-1707. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.6.5748
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Lower serum BDNF as a predictor of post-stroke cognitive impairment in acute ischemic stroke patients
Authors: Setyopranoto Ismail , Prodjohardjono Astuti , Sutarni Sri , Susianti Noor Alia , Hardhantyo Muhammad , Vidyanti Amelia Nur 
Published: July 2022

Background: Reduced level of serum BDNF in acute stroke patients is associated with poor outcomes. We aimed to identify the role of serum BDNF level as a predictor for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Methods: This was a prospective study. We recruited acute ischemic stroke patients in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital Yogyakarta, Indonesia followed them up for 90 days (3 months). Serum BDNF was collected at day 5 and day 30 of stroke onset and measured by ELISA. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was used to measure the cognitive function at 90 days of follow up. ROC curve was conducted to measure the cut-off point of the BDNF level. Factors independently associated with PSCI were analyzed by using stepwise regression. Results: Among 89 patients recruited, 60 patients (67.41%) developed PSCI. The mean age of PSCI and non-PSCI patients was 62.7 ± 9.5 and 57.5 ± 8.7, respectively (p = 0.01). Patients with dyslipidemia were less likely to develop PSCI (OR 0.19, 95%CI 0.06–0.56, p < 0.05). In addition, patients with day 5-serum BDNF level < 23.29 ng/mL were five times more likely to develop PSCI compared with their counterparts (OR 5.02, 95%CI 1.67–15.04, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Among acute ischemic stroke patients, those with serum BDNF <23.29 ng/mL had a higher risk of developing PSCI, while those with dyslipidemia had a lower risk of PSCI. This study suggests that BDNF could be a predictor of PSCI, allowing for earlier detection and better preventive strategies.
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conventional multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Rudiman Reno , Hanafi Ricarhdo Valentino , Wijaya Alma 
Published: July 2022

Background: Conventional multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CMLC) has become the current ‘gold standard’ technique in gallbladder disease. Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has gained attention due to its benefits in improving patient cosmetic results and pain reduction. We aim to assess the latest evidence on the feasibility, safety and surgical outcomes of SILC and CMLC. Methods: We conducted searches for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and Europe PMC between December 2011 and 2021. The latest search was conducted in January 2022. We analyzed several outcomes, including perioperative complications, estimated blood loss, operation time, conversion to open surgery, hospital stay, pain score, cosmesis, and days of return to work. Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB) 2.0 tool was used to evaluate quality of studies. Mantel-Haenszel's formula and Inverse Variance method were conducted to synthesize results. This study was accomplished in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 37 studies were eligible, with a total of 2,129 and 2,392 patients who underwent SILC and CMLC. Our study demonstrated a superiority of SILC for the visual analog score (VAS) at six hours post-operation [mean difference (MD) -0.58 (95% CI -1.11, -0.05), p=0.03], cosmesis one-month post-operation [standard MD 2.12 (95% CI 1.10, 3.13), p<0.0001], and cosmesis six months post-operation [standard MD 0.53 (95% CI 0.06, 0.99), p<0.0001]. Meanwhile, SILC showed a longer operation time [MD 10.45 (95% CI 6.74, 14.17), p<0.00001]. In terms of VAS at four time points (4, 8, 12, and 24 hours), perioperative complications, estimated blood loss, conversion to open surgery, hospital stay and days to return to work, SILC did not differ from CMLC. Conclusions: SILC is a safe, feasible and favorable procedure in terms of pain reduction and cosmetic results. The option between both procedures is based on surgeon preferences. Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42022306532; 23 February 2022).
Pengembangan Alat Peraga GUFUS Sebagai Sumber Belajar Mandiri Pada Materi Gugus Fungsi
Authors: Bayu Setiawan  
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) Mengembangkan alat peraga Gufus sebagai sumber belajar mandiri pada materi gugus fungsi, 2) Mengetahui kualitas alat peraga Gufus sebagai sumber belajar mandiri berdasarkan penilaian dari ahli materi, ahli media, dan reviewer (guru kimia SMA/MA). Pengembangan alat peraga Gufus ini menggunakan model 4-D yang meliputi 4 tahap yakni: (1) Define (definisi), (2) Design (desain), (3) Develop (pengembangan), (4) Disseminate (penyebarluasan). Namun dalam penelitian ini hanya sampai pada tahap Develop. Produk alat peraga Gufus pada materi gugus fungsi ini divalidasi oleh dosen pembimbing, satu dosen ahli materi, satu dosen ahli media, serta tiga peer reviewer. Kualitas produk dinilai oleh satu dosen ahli materi, satu dosen ahli media, dan empat reviewer (guru kimia). Instrumen yang digunakan untuk penilaian kualitas produk berupa lembar angket skala lima yang terdiri dari delapan aspek.. Karakteristik alat peraga Gufus yang dikembangkan terdiri dari beberapa komponen, diantaranya huruf C-H-O, batang penghubung, angka dan penomoran yang disetiap komponen dipasangi magnet untuk dapat ditempelkan pada papan tulis bermagnet. Penilaian kualitas alat peraga Gufus dilakukan oleh satu dosen ahli materi mendapatkan kategori Sangat Baik (SB) dengan persentase keidealan 97,14%. Menurut penilaian satu dosen ahli media kualitas alat peraga Gufus mendapat kategori Sangat Baik (SB) dengan persentase keidealan 89%. Penilaian kualitas alat peraga Gufus oleh empat reviewer (guru kimia) mendapatkan kategori Sangat Baik (SB) dengan persentase keidealan 93,61%.
Application of a modular topology optimization framework to an aerospace bracket design
Authors: Gökdağ İstemihan , Acar Erdem 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
In aerospace industry, optimizing designs has become inevitable in terms of weight and performance requirements. Topology optimization is the most suitable optimization type for use in the conceptual design phase. Even though academic topology optimization algorithms have a modular structure (open to development), they are often useable for a regular design domain. Alternatively, commercial topology optimization software products, on the other hand, are very useful in terms of their solution speed, accuracy, and ability to handle complex or irregular design domains. However, the user is restricted with the optimization algorithms available in the software, and these software do not usually have a modular structure. In this study, a modular topology optimization framework that combines useful features of the academic codes (e.g., modularity) and the commercial software tools (e.g., capability of easily handling complex design domains) is developed. The developed framework is tested on two popular academic topology optimization problems, followed by aerospace bracket design problem. It is observed that the proposed framework usually provides lower objective function values and converges to the optimum result in fewer iterations than the Altair Optistruct topology optimization software.
Zika virus alters centrosome organization to suppress the innate immune response
Authors: Kodani Andrew , Knopp Kristeene A , Di Lullo Elizabeth , Retallack Hanna , Kriegstein Arnold R , DeRisi Joseph L , Reiter Jeremy F 
Published: July 2022

AbstractZika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus transmitted via mosquitoes and sex to cause congenital neurodevelopmental defects, including microcephaly. Inherited forms of microcephaly (MCPH) are associated with disrupted centrosome organization. Similarly, we found that ZIKV infection disrupted centrosome organization. ZIKV infection disrupted the organization of centrosomal proteins including CEP63, a MCPH‐associated protein. The ZIKV nonstructural protein NS3 bound CEP63, and expression of NS3 was sufficient to alter centrosome architecture and CEP63 localization. Loss of CEP63 suppressed ZIKV‐induced centrosome disorganization, indicating that ZIKV requires CEP63 to disrupt centrosome organization. ZIKV infection or CEP63 loss decreased the centrosomal localization and stability of TANK‐binding kinase 1 (TBK1), a regulator of the innate immune response. ZIKV infection also increased the centrosomal accumulation of the CEP63 interactor DTX4, a ubiquitin ligase that degrades TBK1. Therefore, we propose that ZIKV disrupts CEP63 function to increase centrosomal DTX4 localization and destabilization of TBK1, thereby tempering the innate immune response.
Physiological interindividual variability in endogenous estradiol concentration does not influence adipose tissue and hepatic lipid kinetics in women
Authors: Magkos Faidon , Fabbrini Elisa , Patterson Bruce W , Mittendorfer Bettina , Klein Samuel 
Published: July 2022

Objective
Increased triglyceride (TG) and apolipoprotein B-100 (apoB-100) concentrations in plasma are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women. Administration of some estrogen preparations raises plasma TG and apoB-100 concentrations by increasing hepatic very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) TG and apoB-100 secretion rates. However, the influence of physiological variation in endogenous estradiol on VLDL-TG and VLDL-apoB-100 metabolism and on free fatty acid (FFA) release into plasma (the major source of fatty acids for VLDL-TG production) is not known.

Design and methods
We measured basal VLDL-TG, VLDL-apoB-100, and plasma FFA kinetics by using stable isotopically labeled tracers in 36 eumenorrheic, premenopausal women (age: 33 ± 2 years, BMI: 31 ± 1 kg/m2; mean ± s.e.m.) during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle; participants were divided into two groups based on low (n = 18) or high (n = 18) plasma estradiol concentrations (defined as below or above the median value of 140 pmol/L in the whole group).

Results
Mean plasma estradiol concentration was >3-fold higher in the high-estradiol than in the low-estradiol group (299 ± 37 and 96 ± 7 pmol/L, P < 0.001); there was no difference in plasma progesterone concentrations between the two groups (P = 0.976). There were no significant differences in plasma FFA concentration, FFA rate of appearance in plasma, VLDL-TG and VLDL-apoB-100 concentrations, hepatic VLDL-TG and VLDL-apoB-100 secretion rates, VLDL-TG and VLDL-apoB-100 plasma clearance rates, and mean residence times (all P ≥ 0.45). No significant associations were found between plasma estradiol concentration and FFA, VLDL-TG, and VLDL-apoB-100 concentrations and kinetics (all P > 0.19).

Conclusions
Plasma estradiol concentration is not an important correlate of basal plasma FFA, VLDL-TG, and VLDL-apoB-100 kinetics in premenopausal women.
Controversias del margen. Un repaso por el cine argentino de la marginalidad en las últimas décadas
Authors: Pisciottano Lucia 
Published: July 2022

En las últimas tres décadas, el cine argentino ha sufrido grandes transformaciones, desde su casi desaparición en 1994, pasando por un período de renovación, una posterior ampliación de sus márgenes estéticos y un aumento de su heterogeneidad -que se dio hasta 2015-, cuando se presentó un nuevo desafío para la producción audiovisual nacional con el retorno de las políticas económicas neoliberales y la posterior llegada de una pandemia que paralizó casi de lleno la realización de obras audiovisuales. En este artículo realizaremos un repaso general por estas etapas, utilizando el Cine de la Marginalidad como eje articulador del período, entendiendo la importancia nodal que el mismo tiene a lo largo de las últimas décadas.
El proceso de convergencia digital ha modificado los distintos medios e industrias culturales de forma global. Sin embargo, las características locales presentan rasgos particulares que difieren en cada región. Podríamos pensar que, en Argentina, este proceso permitió en un primer momento, la ampliación de los márgenes estéticos pero que, a medida que se instalaron las nuevas formas del audiovisual en el siglo XXI, cada vez queda menos lugar para un cine autoral, independiente o vanguardista. Bajo esta premisa, el artículo indagará en el avance de la industria audiovisual en Argentina, para este cine que había resurgido desde los márgenes.
Three Examples of Engagement through Photovoice
Authors: Etmanski Catherine , Kyte Alison , Cassidy Michelle , Bade Nikki 
Published: July 2022

Addressing the complex challenges of today’s world requires our collective creative capacity. As such, arts-based methods which promote creativity are increasingly important means of engaging people in the issues that matter most to them. This article focuses on one arts-based method, Photovoice, which is a “process by which people can identify, represent, and enhance their community through a specific photographic technique” (Wang & Burris, 1997, p. 369) where participants take photos in response to a question or topic of inquiry. To explore this engagement method, we draw from the methodological insights gleaned from three Master’s Arts in Leadership capstone projects that employed Photovoice (or variations thereof) as one method of inquiry.
The article is organized as follows: We begin by reviewing Photovoice as a research and engagement method and then summarize the three projects, which occurred in two nonprofit organizations and one public sector institution. In the discussion, we then compare and contrast the methodological insights emerging from these projects, including the extent to which each project: (a) enabled workers at various levels of organizational hierarchies to share their voices; (b) required careful attention to ethics; and (c) generated relationships among participants. As this is a methodological paper, our emphasis here is to highlight the process and impact of using Photovoice as a method rather than sharing each of the study findings and conclusions. In each example, Photovoice as both a research and engagement method enabled participants to play a leadership role in participatory engagement, thus deemphasizing top-down decision-making and promoting more integrated approaches to research and leadership as engagement.
Hungarian EFL teacher trainees' perceptions of the efficiency of university EAP instruction: A case study
Authors: Saed Amin , Karoly Krisztina , Kopp Erika 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Informed by constructivism, the present qualitative case study first aimed to explore the effectiveness of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction, as the case of the study, at a Hungarian university to understand the strengths, weaknesses, and difficulties that EFL teacher trainees (TTs) experience during their studies. Second, it aimed to investigate the perceived usefulness of EAP instruction in preparing EFL TTs for their future careers. This paper examines the case of five Hungarian EFL TTs' perceptions of EAP instruction with the help of semi-structured interviews to see the importance of EAP education in both the TTs' studies and in their future careers. To this end, through purposeful sampling, five fourth-year TTs were invited to participate in the study to obtain a deep understanding of EAP instruction from their points of view. The results revealed that EFL TTs recognize the purpose and importance of the university EAP instruction and hold favorable views towards the teacher training program in general and EAP instruction in particular. Moreover, they considered the EAP courses as crucial in their future success as EFL teachers. However, they complained about several issues such as lack of practice opportunities, clear-cut standards, and EAP-specific materials. Hopefully, the results will provide valuable insights into the Hungarian EFL TT program's success in preparing competent future teachers.
Nivel de conocimiento de la robótica educativa en una universidad peruana
Authors: Guerrero Támara Vidal , Penadillo Lirio Rudecindo Albino , Lezameta Blas Úrsula 
Published: July 2022

El objetivo del presente trabajo de investigación fue analizar el nivel de percepción de la robótica educativa en una universidad peruana. El estudio corresponde al enfoque cuantitativo y por su nivel de profundidad fue descriptivo. Se empleó el diseño no experimental de corte transversal. La muestra fue no probabilística de tipo censal, constituida por 35 docentes del Departamento Académico de Educación. El recojo de información fue mediante un cuestionario con validez de contenido a través de juicio de expertos y una confiabilidad de 0.89. Se procesaron los datos con la hoja de cálculo Microsoft Excel 2019 y se contrastó la hipótesis con la prueba de proporción con un nivel de confianza del 95%. Se concluye que el 97% de docentes desconoce los fundamentos conceptuales de la robótica educativa, mientras que el 94% carece de conocimiento de los aspectos pedagógicos de la robótica educativa. Por otro lado, el 74% de docentes no posee conocimiento de la aplicación de la robótica educativa. Estos resultados evidencian un nivel bajo de conocimiento sobre robótica educativa en los docentes.