Art Center Research Articles

STEAM based music activity example for gifted students

In this study, the aim is to present a STEAM-based music activity for gifted students and to determine the students' awareness of the process at the end of the activity. The study group of the research consists of exceptionally gifted students who applied to STEAM Based Music Activities Workshop in the Halil İnalcık Science and Art Center. Accordingly, we determined the study group of the research as 25 5th grade students studying at Bursa Halil İnalcık Science and Art Centre in the 2023–2024 academic year. At the same time, these students also take information technologies course. We carried out the activity of “I design my instrument with Scratch program and Makey Makey” for a total of 8 hours in 4 weeks, i.e., two hours each week. The activity was prepared in line with the 5E learning model. At the end of the research, we applied the Formative Evaluation Form to the students and obtained data about their awareness of the process. We used the content analysis method to analyze the date. In the research, we determined that the students enjoyed the activity, their interest in music increased, music can be used effectively in different fields, coding studies with music are more fun, and they developed self-confidence by liking their work. In line with the data obtained in the research, the conclusion was that the realisation of music lessons with different fields by using today's technologies has positive effects on students.

Book Review: Abrams, A. (2023). Shortchanged. How Advanced Placement Cheats Students. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

A much-needed thorough analysis of the validity of the powerful cultural and institutional role of the Advanced Placement exams is clarified right from the start: “Much of today’s discussion about the decline of the liberal arts centers on the undergraduate experience: tracking applications to liberal arts colleges and enrollments in majors, navigating the relationship between humanities and STEM requirements.” (pp. 3-4) This is how Annie Abrams begins her highly engaging and argumentative presentation of a contemporary issue regarding the mission of the Advanced Placement (AP) programs. With a quick self-assessment of her experience as a college instructor, the author recalls that “teaching writing was social,” which also relates beautifully to basic values embedded in student writing: “Clarity, innovation, investment, and enthusiasm all contributed to an essay quality.” (p. 4)

Influences on the Success of Malaysian Commercial Art Gallery: A Case Study of Segaris Art Center

During the global lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many art galleries worldwide on average have lost more than 70% of their total annual revenue. Art galleries suffered a 77% financial activity downfall in Asia, the second-highest drop recorded worldwide. This impact obliquely caused many commercial art galleries including in Malaysia to despair and cease their operation on promoting art to society. Therefore, the research seeks to identify the factors influencing Malaysian commercial art gallery success using Segaris Art Center as a case study. An in-depth interview with two employees from Segaris Art Centre was conducted to explore their standpoints on the studied topic. As a result, some factors that led to success were identified, namely, cultivating the new artists, staff management, financial management, marketing, and active art activities. It was also found that the art gallery should maximise the utilisation of digital technologies for wide-range engagement and a better interactive gallery experience.

Üstün Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Zorbalığa Seyirci Müdahale Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate the effect of an online psychoeducation program aimed at enhancing bystander intervention skills in bullying of gifted secondary school students. For this purpose, the present study examined the effect of the bullying bystander intervention psychoeducation program called FASKU (notice, interpret immediately, take responsibility, decide, and apply) on the intervention skills of gifted secondary school students who were bystanders to bullying. Method: The study was carried out with a group of gifted students enrolled in the 5th and 6th grades at the Science and Art Center. A study group was formed with 22 gifted students, including the experimental (11 students) and control (11 students) groups. In the study, data were obtained with Bystander Intervention Scale in Bullying (BISB). Within the scope of this study, the experimental group received a 6-session online psychoeducation program, whereas the control group did not undergo any intervention. The research design is a quasi-experimental model with experimental and control groups (pretest, posttest, and follow-up test). Findings: The findings of the study indicated that the psychoeducation program implemented in the experimental group led to a discernible improvement in the bystander intervention skills of the gifted students. Based on this result, it can be inferred that the psychoeducation program demonstrates efficacy in enhancing the bystander intervention abilities of gifted students. Discussion: Upon evaluating the results obtained in this regard, it becomes evident that the program exhibits efficacy in enhancing the bystander intervention abilities of students in bullying within the experimental group, who were subjected to the program. Bystander intervention psychoeducation program in bullying, psychoeducational programs applied to gifted students, and online therapy issues were discussed. Result and Recommendations: A statistically significant difference was noted between the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group; however, the posttest scores did not vary statistically from the follow-up test scores. It was concluded that the posttest scores of the experimental group were significantly different from the posttest scores of the control group, and there was no significant difference between the posttest scores and pretest scores of the control group from the bystander intervention scale in bullying.

Interview with Giuliana Bruno

Giuliana Bruno is Emmet Blakeney Gleason Professor of Visual and Environmental Studies at Harvard University, situated in the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts. For over three decades, her critical thinking has been characterized by sophistication, rigor and originality, placing her among the leading world academics exploring intersections between visual arts, art history, architecture, film, and visual culture studies. Bruno's interdisciplinary approach has fostered connections between these fields, enriching our understanding of visual culture. Her work anticipated the field of ‘media archaeology’, uncovering and analyzing historical layers and traces embedded in visual artifacts for deeper contextual insights. She has also contributed significantly to spatial theory, particularly in relation to the intersection of architecture, art, and film, exploring how spaces and places shape our experiences and perceptions. In anticipation of her visit to São Paulo in December 2023, Significação: Revista de Cultura Audiovisual conducted a two-hour online interview with Bruno, focusing on Atmospheres of Projection and her other groundbreaking contributions.

To estimate prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in HIV patients and its association with CD4 cell count

IntroductionHIV infection is considered as one of the leading infectious cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and it exhibits higher rate of development of this condition than general population. The prevalence of HIV associated PAH has not been established accurately and varies based on factors such as geographical distribution, gender, duration of HIV and ART etc. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of PAH in HIV infected patients who are on first line ART and to study the association of PAH with CD4 count and viral load. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 HIV positive patients who visited medical OPD and ART centre, JLN medical college and hospital, Ajmer and were above 18 years of age and were on first line ART. PAH was identified through transthoracic doppler echocardiographic screening and systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) estimation of more than 35 mmHg was used to diagnose PAH. ResultIn this study, out of 150 patients, PAH was diagnosed in 12 patients and hence the prevalence of PAH came out to be 8 % (95 % CI: 3.65; 12.34). Significant association of PAH has been observed with viral load (p value = 0.04). While no significant association has been found between PAH and CD4 count. ConclusionPAH in HIV patients was found to be 8% which is considerably higher than the already established global prevalence. Hence, PAH should be an important consideration for clinicians in differential diagnosis of dyspnea in HIV patients.

#116 : Prevalence of Aneuplodies in Chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y in Embryos Generated by ICSI of Fertile Couples

Background and Aims: It has previously been reported that up to 70% of the embryos generated in an ART lab are chromosomally abnormal. Abnormalities in chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y have been observed to be as common as 63% in embryos of sub-fertile couples. The aim of this study was to find if these abnormalities are just as common in embryos of fertile couples who have no history of an affected child. Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 409 embryos obtained from 113 couples undergoing preimplantation genetic testing at an ART center in Pakistan, between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2022. The inclusion criteria was that fertile couples who had come for gender selection for family balancing. Age range of female partners was 28 years to 38 years. Male partners had normal semen parameters as per the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Results: A total of 70.7% (289/409) were unaffected by aneuploides in the five chromosomes. There was a significant difference in the ratio of normal to abnormal embryos. Out of the normal embryos, there was no significant difference in the male (34.5%) and female (36.1%) embryos. There was no significant difference in the number of abnormal female and male embryos (p=0.127). Among the aneuploidies in the five chromosomes, trisomy 21 was the most common (n=27; 6.6%). Conclusion: Approximately 20% of sub-fertile couples have an unknown etiology. Our results indicate that the five commonly known aneuploidies found in embryos of sub-fertile patients have a low prevalence in fertile patients. It is worth noting that this study is limited by the fact that abnormalities in sub-fertile couple were not analyzed and statistics from other already published studies was relied upon. Nonetheless, this data has provided perspectives for counselling couples of unexplained sub-fertility.

Comparison of Problem-Posing Self-Efficacy Beliefs among Mathematics Teachers in Science and Art Centres (SAC) and State Schools

The aim of this study is to compare the self-efficacy beliefs in problem posing of middle school mathematics teachers in Science and Art Centres and state schools. A descriptive research model was employed. The study was conducted with 187 teachers and “Teachers’ Problem Posing Self-Efficacy Beliefs Inventory” (TPPBEI) was used. In the study, it was observed that the problem posing self-efficacy beliefs of middle school mathematics teachers in both groups were high, and there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups, favoring the teachers working in SAC.

Assessments of Mean Reflectance Surface Exitance and Contrast in a Museum: Comparison Between Simulation, Calculation and Field Measurements

Museums are artistic centers that attract people as tourist destinations, allowing them to appreciate art, and learn about history, culture, society, and science. The visual presentation of museum spaces is crucial in enhancing the appeal to visitors. It is closely tied to visual appearance and ambient illumination of the space, which can be represented by Mean Room Surface Exitance (MRSE). The objectives of this research are to determine the lighting specifications in exhibition spaces by considering lighting metrics, including MRSE and contrast, and to compare the MRSE values obtained from the calculation, simulation, and measurements from field experiments. The findings of this research indicate that the type of luminaire that can be used is a spotlight with a TAIR (Target-to-Ambient Illuminance Ratio (TAIR) of 3:1 or higher, particularly if the object needs to appear brighter than its surroundings. The error between the experimental and simulated results with the DIALux evo simulation tool was relatively low at 1.4%. However, the error between the experimental results and the calculated results was relatively high, at 25.25%, which is caused by the TAIR factor. The lowest contrast error was obtained for the displayed statue, with a 4% error in the calculation method and 0% error in the simulation method. The highest contrast error was obtained for the wall, with a 66% error in the simulation method due to differences in the room size of the simulation model and the actual space.

The organisation of psychosocial counselling in Belgian ART centres

The organisation of psychosocial counselling in Belgian ART centres

The Pedagogy of Waiting: A Reorientation to Time with Artists with Disabilities and Creative Growth Art Center

This paper is rooted in my investigation of the artistic processes and practices of artists with disabilities through field observations at Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California. Through this investigation, I develop the concept of a pedagogy of waiting, which allows for a consideration of embodied differences. This pedagogy of waiting is conceptualized by and with 1) the everyday artistic processes and practices of artists at Creative Growth; 2) my positionality of being a Chinese art educator and researcher in an art studio, Creative Growth, in the United States; and 3) my conceptual and theoretical exploration with philosophers and disability studies scholars. Among the artists who informed the pedagogy of waiting is Latefa Noorzai, a native Farsi speaker and immigrant to the United States. The temporalities demonstrated through Latefa’s art practice and the pedagogical practice at Creative Growth challenge the normative temporalities in art learning and art making. The pedagogy of waiting is both informed by people with disabilities and as an alternative to able-bodied and able-minded pedagogies.

#371 : Immunological Analysis of Endometrial Receptivity: A New Hope for Patients with Recurrent Implantation Failures

Background and Aim: Recurrent implantation failures (RIF) remain always a strong problem for all IVF teams. Our ART Center started in 2015 and quickly we wanted to focus on implantation failure. After 2 or 3 embryo transfers without pregnancy, guidelines provide to perform exams such as karyotypes, Anti phospholipid, thrombophilia, uterine Doppler, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy with CD 136, laparoscopy, sperm DNA Fragmentation. However, a large part of these failures remains unexplained. Following the studies performed in France by N. Lédée in 2013, this study evaluates the results of a new exploration based on immunological analysis of endometrial receptivity. Methods: This study is proposed, after other explorations already done, for patients with 6 or more embryos D3 or 3 embryos D5 transferred without pregnancy. Such an analysis is achieved on endometrial biopsy performed in middle luteal phase and sent to MatriceLab (Paris) Immunological exploration is based on uNK count (uterine Natural Killer cells) and cytokines expression. According to these parameters, “individualized” care is proposed to patient for next embryo transfers to correct the disorder identified by analysis. Results: From 2016 to 2020, 114 biopsies have been performed and sent to MatriceLab. 112 were suitable for analysis. According with results, 4 main profiles have been isolated: Normal immunity (22,3%) Dysregulation immunity (77,7%). Low local immune activation (25%). Over local immune activation (40,2%). “Mix” profile (12,5%) 95 patients have been performing FET following the analysis. Mean age 32.6 ±3.6 years. Mean number of transfers before biopsy 3.9 ±1.6. Mean number of embryos previously transferred 9.6 ±4.4. Deliveries in normal immunity group: 33% (n=6). Deliveries in dysregulation group treated with adapted protocol: 53,2% (n=40) Conclusions: This pregnancy rate is much better than usual pregnancy rate expected after six embryos D3 or three embryos D5 transferred without pregnancy.

Sharing meaning across the neurodivide: Research through illustration alongside people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD)

The perspectives of people labelled with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) remain significantly underrepresented in academic research. This article introduces a developing research methodology that explores how illustration-based methods might assist researchers in attuning to, and amplifying, non-linguistic contributions to knowledge made by people who do not use conventional language to communicate. As a medium that champions alternative forms of communication and aims to make complex subjects accessible to a wide range of audiences, illustration offers additional opportunities to open up the research arena to people with PIMD. This potential is discussed here within the framework of the author’s ongoing Ph.D. research. The methodology outlined in this article is developed within the Sensory Studio, a mobile workspace purpose-built for artistic exchange and co-creation between artists with PIMD and Frozen Light Theatre, a Norwich-based organization creating multi-sensory shows specifically for PIMD audiences. Reflecting on the ethical considerations that shaped the design of this methodology, the author shares some of the unanticipated findings that research through illustration has so far brought to light.

Islamic Epistemology in the Bangladesh Government System (1996–2022): An Analysis of Political Ideologies

This study aims to explore the extent of Islamization in Bangladesh during the tenure of democratically elected leaders Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia. The objective is to analyze the state of democratic governance in Bangladesh from a religious perspective, focusing specifically on Islamic political epistemology. It begins by defining Islamic Political Epistemology and its significance in acknowledging Islam’s role in democratic power. This qualitative descriptive analysis examines recent research papers from highly ranked resources such as Scopus. It is important to note that specific methods can strengthen strategies for enforcing electoral decrees, improve credentials for arbitration through sovereignty within the dominion branch, and increase national participation in political acts and society through Islamic Political Epistemology. Sheikh Hasina’s new regime has achieved significant progress in implementing Islamic development in bureaucracy and regulations. Qawmi Madrasah has contributed significantly to Islamic Education in Bangladesh, and the current government recognizes their educational certificates. The salaries of teachers and Imams at Government Madrasah-e-Alia have been increased, which is a significant policy change. The study revealed that Khaleda Zia’s government could have succeeded despite its alliance with Islamic political parties. Having a coalition with Islamic political parties does not necessarily mean that the country’s political ideology is institutionalized in an Islamic way. Opposite, Bangladesh’s government, with partial financing from Saudi Arabia, is constructing 560 mosques that will also serve as artistic centres to promote Islamic epistemology and combat extremism. However, this government operates under a one-party system with the Awami League party, led by Sheikh Hasina, idolizing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

아트테이너 현상 연구

The purpose of this paper is to examine the changing characteristics of the art world and popular culture in the 21st century by tracking entertainers who are also active in the arts, also known as “arttainers”. The results of this study showed that most “arttainers” are young singers or actors with no academic art background, while 24% are art majors from prestigious universities. They are mainly active in commercial venues such as art fairs and galleries in Seoul and the Seoul metropolitan area, as well as in art auctions, NFTs, and home shopping. Their works are highly popular in the market and command high prices. Most of them participate in “group art exhibitions,” which are a kind of casual art event, but some celebrities consistently introduce their works at famous galleries and well-known art spaces. In addition, celebrities declare themselves to be “artists” without having participated in any specific art activities in their their public career. On the other hand, “arttainers” also present their works in spaces with a strong artistic character, such as art museums, art centers, and biennials, and are active in various charitable activities. In addition, a significant number of established artists present their works together with celebrities, forming an intersection between the art world and the entertainment world. In this way, this paper is significant in that it examines the characteristics of the 21st century art world and popular culture by analyzing “arttainers”.

Developing a Curriculum Framework of Artificial Intelligence Teaching for Gifted Students

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the artificial intelligence (AI) subjects that can be handled at the beginner level for gifted students at the 6th grade -10th level studying in Science and Art Centers (BİLSEMs) and to prepare a framework curriculum for artificial intelligence to guide teachers.
 Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was also considered as a design-based research; however, it was limited to needs analysis and design dimensions. In the needs analysis phase of this study, content analysis of existing curricula was used and in the design phase, quantitative analysis based on expert opinions was used. Within the scope of the needs analysis, 54 curricula structured at undergraduate and graduate levels of 41 different universities were examined. An AI subject list was created by examining the subjects included in AI curriculums. In the design phase, the AI subject list was presented to the expert opinion. Content validity criterion was used to determine whether each topic predicted by the experts "to be in the AI curriculum" was statistically significant. Hierarchical clustering analysis was also applied to the data set including the subject that the experts marked from the subject list. Based on the content validity rates (CVR) and hierarchical clustering analysis, the framework curriculum was created by determining the prominent topics.
 Findings: According to the opinions of 20 experts in the research, it was seen that eight AI subjects were at the minimum CVR value and above. In the grouping made with cluster analysis, 13 subjects were obtained. Although there is a great deal of similarity between CVR and cluster analysis results, minor differences emerged between them. Based on both analyses, 6 learning domains and 22 sub-learning domains were determined regarding the subjects to be included in the curriculum.
 Highlights: When compared to the studies on AI education in the literature, the prepared curriculum mostly overlaps with machine learning techniques and learning from data. There is a need to design, implement and evaluate the results of different activities aimed at the acquisitions of the curriculum put forward as a result of the study.

Distributed Resource Centre: A Soft Infrastructure for Neighbourhood Creativity

This article presents the Distributed Resource Centre as a soft, low-cost, generative, and fun decentralised infrastructure for neighbourhood creativity. The article defines the concept (as flow vs stock), outlines some broad benefits (increased interfaces and resource availability, fostering of creative capability, and cost reductions), discusses the pilot and development projects which were involved in the development of the concept, and presents tentative findings for further exploration and discussion (making friends, porous, asynchronous and uncertain activity, neighbourhood = resource centre, berm = interface, multidimensional art centre). The submission ends with a coda and an invitation.

New Data on Orange Mineral Pigments in the Works of the Nevyansk School of Icon Painting

The purpose of this paper is to investigate an unusual technological feature of the icons of the Old Believer mining and metallurgical Urals, that consists in the use of the minerals crocoite and realgar as artistic pigments. During the technological examination of sixty-two Nevyansk icons of the 18th – 19th centuries in the State Research Institute for Restoration (GOSNIIR) in 2019–2023, realgar was found in twenty-two icons, while crocoite was detected in eleven, which proves the widespread usage of these minerals in Ural icon painting. Chemical analysis of the paint layer samples from the icons was carried out using a set of analytical methods such as polarized microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, micro-FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. It should be noted that both mineral pigments are rare not only for Russian painting, but also for late Russian icon painting of other artistic centers and schools. Thus, it can be assumed that realgar was introduced to the Ural masters as an imported paint from Western Europe under the name Rauschgelb / Rusgeel, where it was in high demand among painters between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is also possible that it could have been brought to Russia, to the Urals, from China or Central Asia, where its large deposits are located. However, the appearance of crocoite in Nevyansk icons is undeniably due to the discovery and development of its deposits in the Middle Urals. Both minerals were first applied in Nevyansk icons in the second half of the 18th century (the lower chronological boundary of crocoite use is the first half of the 60s of the 18th century). Apparently, in the 19th century they gradually ceased to be in common use among the Ural icon painters.

ANALISA PENGGUNAAN LAMPU SPOT LIGHT PADA PAGELARAN SENDRATARI MAHABRATA GUGURNYA BISMA DI OPEN STAGE, ART CENTRE, WERDI BUDAYA, DENPASAR, BALI

ABSTRACT:
 The series of Bali Arts Festival (PKB) activities are activities that the Balinese people have been waiting for, one of which is the Sendatari Performance which takes place on the open stage, Werdi Budaya, Art Center, Denpasar, Bali. The Mahabrata Ballet episode of the Fall of Bhishma which takes place on the open stage at the Art Center can be watched by the public directly at the location and broadcast live by the local television broadcaster TVRI Bali Station. The performance takes place at night so lighting is a very important factor in supporting the performance. With the correct placement of the lights, a clear image will be produced so that it can be viewed comfortably by viewers at home. The aim of the research is to analyze the types of lights and their placement in ballet performances. This research uses a qualitative research method by analyzing the data descriptively. The analysis was carried out via YouTube media on the Nurai Production Channel link with the content of the Mahabrata Ballet episode, The Fall of Bhishma, specifically regarding the use of lighting, including the types of lights used in the performance. The results of this research were that the lighting used utilized several types of spot lights, with 16 tungsten light units. The lights are directed to several areas, including the ballet area in the middle of the open stage as the main area, the area for traditional musical instruments and stringers, the audience and VIP areas as well as the building part of the open stage
 

Fragments of the Northern Routes: The Trade in Chinese Ceramics in the Golden Horde Territories

Abstract The role of Chinese ceramics in the interconnections of the Mongol khanates is not a new subject; however, most studies focus on the artistic exchanges between Yuan China and Ilkhanid Iran. Besides the well-known southern mainland route that linked these two regions, written sources and archaeological evidence also bear witness to intense commercial activity along the northern routes that passed over the Caspian Sea to the Caucasian region, relaying between the major cities of the Golden Horde khanate. The Chinese stoneware and porcelain excavated in some of these cities, including Saray, Saraijuk, Azov, Majar, and Bolgar, have been published among other materials in various excavations reports and articles covering these regions, but have never been considered as a whole. This article aims to provide an initial survey on the presence of fourteenth-century Chinese ceramics in the Golden Horde khanate, draw a preliminary picture of the typologies of the exported wares, and set the basis for further studies in the field.