Art Center Research Articles

The impact of delay in HIV diagnosis on patient survival: analysis of HIV infection trends from 2007 to 2023

Background and purposeHIV disease is one of the major public health challenges and its early diagnosis and timely management play a vital role in reducing mortality. This study examines factors affecting the mortality of HIV patients and the effect of delay in diagnosis on survival.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, data from the ART Center of Koppal District Hospital, India, from April 2007 to August 2023 were used. Of the 11,799 patients, 8,092 with complete data were included in the final analysis. Demographic and clinical variables including age, gender, HIV status, treatment, laboratory parameters, TB infection and survival were investigated. Delayed diagnosis was defined as CD4 ≤ 350. Statistical analyzes were performed with Cox regression and survival curves (Kaplan-Meier).ResultsOut of 8092 patients, 5897 (72.8%) had delayed diagnosis. The average survival time for patients with delay was 61.55 months and without delay was 84.09 months. Delay in diagnosis increases the risk of death with HR 3.01 (95% CI: 2.67–3.40) in univariate analysis and HR 1.70 (95% CI: 1.48–1.96) in multivariate analysis. TS/TG patients had a higher risk of death than women with a HR of 1.64 (95% CI: 1.52–1.78) and patients over 45 with a HR of 2.17 (95% CI: 1.94–2.43) compared to those under 30. AIDS stage patients had a higher risk of death with HR 2.54 (95% CI: 2.34–2.75) and TB patients with HR 1.43 (95% CI: 1.31–1.56).Conclusiondelay in diagnosis, age, disease stage and the presence of TB are important factors of mortality in patients with HIV. Early diagnosis and timely management of the disease can reduce the risk of death and increase the life expectancy of patients. Programs to increase awareness and access to diagnostic and treatment services should be strengthened.

The Column by Adrian Paci

The Column is an artwork by Albanian-born and naturalised Italian artist Adrian Paci and is a twenty-five-minute video made in 2013 taking place on a ship departing from a marble quarry in China and directed towards Europe. The short movie follows a group of Chinese workers as they sculpt a marble block on a moving ship and transform it into a Corinthian column ready to be exhibited at the renowned art centre Jeu de Paume in Paris, France. Paci pays for and oversees the whole production: from the extraction in Bejing to the sea voyage, until its arrival ends showing at the Jeu de Paume. This brief yet poignant piece opens discussions on some of today’s critical concerns: globalisation, labour outsourcing, Western exploitation of migrant workers and a voracious consumer appetite for material goods.

Colors & Minds: Experiential Artistic Program at ΕΜΣΤ | The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens

ABSTRACT Colors & Minds was an experiential artistic program aiming to create a space to explore ideas and consider and experience emotions in a mixed group setting. Its goal was to promote an understanding and acceptance of the world around us by deploying the visual arts, intending to create an open, amicable environment for all. It involved students from the Athens School of Fine Arts and the Art and Psychotherapy Centre, and mental health service users from EPAPSY’s “Franco Basaglia” Day Centre. Inspired by Vlassis Caniaris’ work Hopscotch (1974), participants used different artistic means (3D modeling, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance, text) to experientially explore contemporary art through the various conceptual aspects of this artwork. The program was jointly organized by ΕΜΣΤ | The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens, the Association of Social Responsibility for Children and Youth (SKEP), the Association for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY) and the voluntary artistic initiative Talks & Crafts.

Promoting gifted students’ understanding of everyday life problems

The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of laboratory activities employing the Predict-Explain-Observe-Discuss-Explain (PEODE) approach in promoting gifted students’ interpretation of everyday problems related to fundamental science concepts. This quasi-experimental study involved 54 gifted students enrolled in the Science and Art Center (SAC), divided into an experimental group (EG; n = 28) and a control group (CG; n = 26). While the CG participated in traditional laboratory activities, the EG engaged in PEODE-based. Both groups underwent 16 h of laboratory sessions. An Everyday-life Problem Test (EPT), comprising nine problems, was administered as both a pretest and a post-test to assess gifted students’ interpretation of everyday life problems. Pre- and post-test scores from the EPT were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results indicated that PEODE-based laboratory contributed to the interpretation of daily life problems among gifted students by diminishing reliance on alternative conceptions compared to traditional laboratory.

Autonomous learning and creative cognition: the mediating effect of gifted students' self-efficacy.

In today's world, it is of great importance to raise qualified learners whose creative thinking skills and self-efficacy are developed and who can make various choices and take responsibility for their choices as well as implementing them by making their own decisions. In this regard, the study examined the role of gifted students' self-efficacy (SE) as a mediator on the relationship between autonomous learning (AL) and creative cognition (CC). A proposed conceptual model was tested using a cross-sectional survey design. Based on "convenience sampling," the study group consisted of 528 gifted secondary school students enrolled in three Science and Arts Centers in Ankara, Türkiye in the 2022-2023 academic year. A two-step Structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis was conducted for data analysis. The findings revealed that AL positively and significantly predicted CC, SE was positively correlated with CC, and both dimensions of AL (Independence of Learning- IoL and Study habits- SH) had a significant direct and indirect influence on CC via SE, confirming that the dimensions of AL (IoL and SH) had distinct indirect influences on CC via SE. The study improves our understanding of the role that SE beliefs play in the interaction between AL and CC, which helps to expand and improve models that represent these processes. In order to create conditions that encourage AL, foster SE beliefs, and eventually improve CC among gifted students, educators, policymakers, and parents can create a learning environment that not only promotes AL and strong SH but also fosters SE and CC, ultimately leading to more innovative and self-reliant students.

Fertility Sparing in Endometrial Cancer: Where Are We Now?

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological neoplasm with an increased incidence in the premenopausal population in recent decades. This raises the problem of managing endometrial cancer in fertile women who have not yet achieved pregnancy. In these women, after careful selection, hysterectomy may be postponed in favor of conservative management if specific requirements are met. The latest evidence is focused on early endometrial carcinoma, endometrioid histotype, Grading 1, with no evidence of myometrial infiltration. Few clinical trials have opened this possibility also for women with an endometrial cancer Grading 2 diagnosis. There are still questions about the best medical therapy, dosage, route, and duration of treatment. Oral progestins or levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices appear to be the options associated with the best outcome in terms of complete response and lower recurrence rates. Other options include the use of GnRH analogues, surgical hysteroscopy, or metformin, in a therapeutic approach that takes into account the characteristics of the patient. The pursuit of pregnancy should start as soon as two consecutive endometrial biopsies are obtained 3 months apart from each other; it is recommended to refer the patients to ART centers to maximize the success rate. After having reached the fulfillment of the reproductive desire, surgical radical treatment is still recommended.

Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Creativity: A Path to Establishing Malacca as Malaysia’s Artistic Hub within its World Heritage Accreditation

Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of global influence. While the city’s colonial-era architecture and multicultural identity remain central to its appeal, Malacca is undergoing a significant transformation as it redefines itself as a contemporary arts hub. This study explores the challenges and strategic pathways necessary to position Malacca as a thriving artistic center, balancing the preservation of its historical significance with the promotion of innovative artistic expressions. Through qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews and participant observations, the study examines community dynamics, the role of local artists, and key issues such as sustainable tourism and the preservation-innovation balance. Thematic analysis identifies patterns and insights from stakeholders, with recommendations for the development of cultural districts, artistic incubators, public art installations, and educational programs. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to integrate contemporary infrastructure, technology, and sustainable business models. By fostering community involvement and offering global accessibility to Malacca’s art scene, this study contributes to the broader discourse on cultural preservation and artistic innovation, offering a comprehensive framework for the future of Malacca as a creative city in Southeast Asia.

A Case Study on Preschool Children's Perceptions of Biomimicry

The main purpose of this research is to examine the biomimicry perceptions of preschool children. A case study, one of the qualitative research models, was used in the research. This research was conducted with the participation of 11 girls and 10 boys, aged between 50-65 months, who were studying in an independent kindergarten affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Gaziantep in the 2023-2024 academic year. Photographs and observer notes were used as data collection tools in the research. In explaining the science of biomimicry, the book "I am Hezarfen" written by Müzeyyen Erkul Art and Science Center and Suat Turgut (2018) was used. Through the activities, children were given detailed information about the science of Biomimicry and presentations were made. Within the scope of our study, one-week activity plans were created using the 5E model. At the end of this planning process, the children were allowed to create product designs. Findings emerged that during the activities, children used problem solving, collaboration, communication, research-discovery and creative thinking skills, which are 21st century skills. As a result, it has been observed that the activities carried out with preschool children have positive effects on children's perceptions of biomimicry.

Under Curatorial Thinking: The Status of Artistic Development of Commercial Space

In contemporary society, the combination of art and commercial shopping centers has emerged as a prevailing development trend. On the one hand, the art market requires the infusion of commercial capital to invigorate it. Contemporary art also demands new expansion channels to enhance its influence, gain a broader range of art users and consumer groups. Artists need platforms to exhibit their artworks and access more art resources. On the other hand, with the rapid growth of online sales in the e-commerce era impacting traditional commercial spaces, offline physical commercial spaces are confronted with the pressure of homogenized competition within the industry. They also need artistic content to assist in upgrading the business management concept and achieving the expansion of new business models, maximizing the full potential of physical commercial spaces, attracting consumers, and improving economic benefits. Meanwhile, the uniform public spaces have gradually failed to satisfy the aesthetic and experiential demands of the public. Art, as an original force, intervenes in the operation of commercial shopping centers; commerce, as a promotional force, participates in the art market; and art, as a cultural force, integrates into the daily life of the masses.

Icons of the 17th Century from the Church of the Prophet Elijah in the Village of Sarny in the Context of the Work of Vyshnia Masters

The research problem addresses one of the leading painting centers in Western Ukraine that operated in the 17th century in the town of Sudova Vyshnia. Using a complex of icons from one church—the Church of St. Prophet Elijah in the village of Sarny—this study analyzes thematic, iconographic, and artistic-image characteristics of these icons, tracing the roots and continuity of local traditions as well as innovative features influenced by the challenges of that historical period. An attempt is made to systematize the icons from Sarny based on the individual styles of the masters and to attribute works from other churches to them. For the first time, attention is drawn to the icons from Sarny in the context of new trends in Western Ukrainian icon painting as a whole, highlighting that the expansion of the thematic repertoire of 17th-century icons among Vyshnia painters took on a direction that notably emphasized certain images and the development of new iconography related to the socio-historical conditions of that time. The strong intertwining of traditions with new thematic and formally–artistic explorations in the works of these masters has resulted in an original phenomenon that gives sacred painting a distinct national character. The importance of a comprehensive study of the creative heritage of the Vyshnia artistic center as a significant national cultural asset is emphasized.

Ancient inspirations in the figural sculpture of Georg Leonhard Weber (1672–1739)

Appreciation for ancient art in the modern era led to a particular reverence for ancient sculpture. As the process evolved, its scope and scale expanded with the discovery of new statues, the growth of contemporary collections and the emergence of new methods for reproducing classical models. The impact of copies cast in bronze or plaster could not match the popularity and reach of prints depicting ancient figures. Initially published as separate works, over time they also appeared in publishing series (e.g., publications by François Perrier, Jan de Bisschop, Joachim Sandrart, or Giovanni Pietro Bellori and Pietro Santi Bartoli). The influence of ancient artistic traditions on Baroque artists was not uniform across Europe and depended on many factors. Silesia was not among the privileged regions in this respect, and sculptors working in the area around 1700 had limited possibilities to further their knowledge of ancient art compared to territories closer to Europe’s ma­jor artistic centres. This makes the case of Georg Leonhard Weber all the more surprising. References to ancient art in the figurative sculpture of the Świdnica-based artist are multi-layered. These are usually paraphrases or compilations of ideas derived from several works. His oeuvre reveals numerous references to the most famous ancient statues, such as Belvedere Hermes, Laokoön, Farnese Hercules, Ludovisi Ares, as well as sculptures that are less recognisable but also immortalised in prints: Castor and Pollux, busts of Fauns, Dionysus, or Meleager. The artist acquired his knowledge of ancient works in a manner typical of artists beyond the Alps, mostly through graphic reproductions, and possibly supplemented by studies of copies made in plaster or bronze. Weber also drew on the tradition of modern art assimilating forms taken from ancient visual arts. While these mechanisms were not unusual, the outcomes are exceptional, exceeding the standards of Baroque sculpture in Silesia at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. They place the artist from Świdnica at the forefront of a small group of local sculptors of the time – in particular Thomas Weisfeldt and Johann Georg Urbansky – who consciously followed the formula of antiquity-inspired art.

Reassessing International Art Exhibitions in Finland

Cold War politics accelerated artistic exchange and the transnational circulation of art. Within state-run cultural diplomacy, hundreds of art exhibitions traveled to Finland opening a rich and varied perspective on international art. Only a few of them have though made their way into the canon of exhibitions and consequently, into the Finnish history of art. Using a few Cold War art exhibitions as an example, the article challenges the established Finnish art historical canon of significant exhibitions. It demonstrates that many interesting exhibitions have been ignored or marginalized without a good reason due to prejudices or because they have been considered awkward, for instance, for political reasons. The formation of the art canon and exhibition histories are interrelated. Thus, the article suggests that Finnish art history of the second half of the 1900s would look different if more attention had been paid to a greater variety of art exhibitions. It argues that a more profound and detailed knowledge of exhibition histories would provide new perspectives into the transnational circulation of artistic influences and the impact of international art on Finnish art, artists, and the art scene.

Metacognitive Awareness and Autonomous Learning Skill Levels in Gifted Children

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skill levels of gifted students. The research sample consists of 338 gifted students in the 3-4-5-6-7-8th grade levels studying at Izmit Science and Art Center. The research was designed in the correlational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. The research data were collected with Metacognitive Awareness A and B Scales and Autonomous Learning Scale. In the study, it was found that there was no significant relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skills of gifted students studying at the 3-4-5th grade levels. It was found that there was a moderate, positive and significant relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skills of gifted students studying at the 6-7-8th grade level. It was found that the metacognitive awareness levels of gifted students studying at the 3-4-5th grade level were at a medium level, while the metacognitive awareness levels of gifted students studying at the 6-7-8th grade level were at a high level. In the study, it was determined that the autonomous learning skill levels of gifted students studying at both 3-4-5th grade levels and 6-7-8th grade levels were at a medium level.

Exploring the Ancient Temples of South India: A Review

South India is home to some of the most exquisite and architecturally significant temples in the world, dating back to the Pallava, Chola, Pandya, and Vijayanagar dynasties. These temples not only serve as places of worship but also as repositories of art, culture, and history. This review explores the historical evolution of South Indian temples, their architectural marvels, and the religious and cultural significance they hold. Key architectural features, such as gopurams, vimanas, and intricately carved mandapas, reflect the ingenuity of ancient craftsmen and their alignment with spiritual and cosmic principles. The temples also served as centres of education, art, and socio-economic activities, sustaining traditional dance forms like Bharatanatyam and fostering community cohesion. Today, these temples are integral to cultural tourism, attracting millions of visitors who seek to experience their spiritual and historical heritage. By examining these enduring legacies, the review highlights the profound role of temples in shaping South India’s cultural identity.

The Illumination Art of Shāhnāma-i Firdawsi’s Copy in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

The art of illumination has continued to evolve across various regions over centuries, adopting different stylistic characteristics. One of the key centers where the development of illumination can be traced and where works were produced over an extended period is the city of Shiraz, located in the Persian administrative region. This city, which served as the capital for two dynasties in the 14th century, produced a large number of works up until the late 16th century. Particularly during the 16th century, when Shiraz was governed by the Zu’lqadir governors, it became a hub for commercial production, with many works created on diverse subjects. Among the most requested pieces from this artistic center were literary books, especially those containing the Persian classics. The Shāhnāma manuscripts, which recount the epic and legends of Iran, were the most in-demand. The high demand for this work, particularly in the latter half of the century, led to its preparation with illuminated decorations. This study aims to examine and evaluate the work named Shāhnāma-i Firdawsī, which has been the subject of many previous studies with its different features, in terms of illumination art through a sample manuscript. The subject of this study is the illuminations of the copy of Shāhnāma-i Firdawsī with TİEM 1983 inventory number, which is found in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.

The significance of the artisan handmade belt chimir – a key element in folk costume past and present

The work represents a study of the clothing item, the chimir, also called a leather belt, or a belt for men. When examining the wide leather chimir called the key functional element of the Moldovan folk costume for men, a number of museums, art centers from the North, Center and South of the country were visited, including: the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, belt craftsmen from the territory of the Republic of Moldova, specialists of the National Library and other institutions that have information about this researched product. As a result of the research, it was observed that the chimir is different in size, ornamentation, such as the method of fastening, the raw material from which it is made and regional diversity. Thanks to the skills of the country’s folk craftsmen, the chimir has been preserved to this day in the costume of ethno-folkloric ensembles, orchestras. It is worn by performers and artists from ethnocultural, folklore centers and various dance ensembles. In Moldova the chimir is present in the authentic and original clothing of the popular men’s wear, being a reflection of our unique culture. The historiography of the work includes a variety of bibliographic sources found in libraries and museums, as well as recorded techniques for making belts by folk craftsmen.

Transformasi Denpasar dari Kota Agraris Menjadi Kota Budaya, 1906-1979

It does not seem to appear that Denpasar, the current capital of Bali Province, was originally an agricultural city and was not designed as a modern city. However, the modern city of Denpasar was formed due to power shifts, the development of cultural tourism, and the circulation of trade, both regional and international, in Bali since the beginning of the 20th century. This article aims to convey the written history of Denpasar City, 1906–1979, from socio-economic and cultural aspects. This essay uses historical methods as a tool to dissect and explain the changes that occurred in Denpasar City over 60 years. The transformation of Denpasar developed from initially being an agricultural city to becoming a cultural city at the beginning of the 20th century. The colonial era was the starting point for the modernization of Denpasar in terms of physical development, but on the other hand, the Dutch, with their Baliseering policy, made Bali, including Denpasar, a living museum. Denpasar, which was initially more agricultural, with the provision of various facilities both planned by the colonial government and those that developed spontaneously, is moving towards becoming an urban society. The establishment of Akademi Seni Tari Indonesia (ASTI, now Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar) in 1967, the construction of the Bali Art Center in 1978, and the launch of the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar in 1979 as the launch of the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar in 1979 as the peak of Balinese cultural activities made Denpasar a barometer of cultural cities and Bali Cultural Center.

Оценка эпистемологических убеждений одаренных учеников средней школы

<p>This study, which examines the epistemological belief levels of gifted students in the context of demographic characteristics such as gender, age, grade level, pre-kindergarten education, and parents’ educational status, is a causal comparison research. The study sample of the research consists of 203 students who are enrolled in the Science and Art Center in the central district of Kütahya province during the 2021–2022 academic year in Turkey. Survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research. Two data collection tools were used in the study. According to the findings, there was no statistically significant difference between the students’ epistemological belief levels depending on their gender (p=0.464) and kindergarten education (p=0.069). However, statistically significant differences were determined in terms of age, gender and parent education variables. The data obtained shows that students whose fathers are university graduates have a higher average score on the epistemological belief scale. A significant relationship was found between father’s education level and the epistemological belief levels of gifted students. It is of critical importance that gifted students have many contemporary skills, including a contemporary epistemological belief, considering the place of these individuals in society.</p>

„წმიდანი იგი წიგნნი მოწამეთანი“ თუ „წმიდანი იგი ნაწილნი მოწამეთანი“ „შუშანიკის წამების“ ერთი იკითხვისის დაზუსტებისათვის

At the beginning of „Tortures of Shushanik“ the word „mar­tyrium“ is mentioned which meant a Christian church or a cons­truc­­tion erected on the graves of saints in old Georgian. When Varsken changed his religion, Shushanik told him: „Your father erected martyrium and built churches…“ Abuladze, 2020, 15). Besides that, martyrium also meant reliquaries, such as boxes, crosses, icons, necklaces, and sometimes even books, which con­tained special nests for keeping martyrs pieces. Is it possible that in the text the author meant reliquaries? The author writes about Shushanik when she was forced to leave the church for the castle: „And she went and took Gospel and Holy Book of Martyrs“ (356v). This is the oldest version of the manuscript. But according to all the rest, or ten manuscripts (with very few stylistic or orthographic changes), Shushanik took pieces of saints: „And she went and took Gospel and relics of martyrs“ (A130, 172). Shushanik really could have had the Gospel (and Psalms as well), because the existence of translations of biblical books in the 5-th-6-th centuries is confirmed in Georgian reality in the forms of palimpsests: frag­ments from the Sabatsminda four chapters (A999, V century), from the prophets of Isaiah (A 884, the 5-th century), frag­ments of Jeremiah from Cairo Geniza (VI-VII centuries), frag­ments of the Gospel(A 89, A 844, VI-VII centuries), etc. But what is meant by the phrase: „Holy is the book of martyrs?“ According to the phrase, the queen brings several books with the Gospel, books describing the merits of the martyrs. There is also a point of view that this may be a collection of hagiographic readings. We think, that neither of these points is true. Why should the queen take some books to the evening prayer? We can’t even think of a collec­tion as „the books“ is in the plural form in this phrase. We think here we have to deal with the wrong opening of the valve. In the translated version of the phrase „Tsni igi ntslni/ntsni mostametani it is easy to have lost letters. Thus, the version of Parkhli manuscript that Shushanik took the books describing the deeds of martyrs from the church to the palace should not be correct. Is it possible that Shushanic had reliquaries with her, i.e. „the holy one is part of martyrs?“ The traditions developed in the artistic centers in the Chris­tian Eastern countries were reflected in the Toreutics of the pre-Christian Era. It is known that works of applied art from the men­tioned centers as well as from Rome and Byzantium: pendant icons, medallions, crosses, pyxes, censers, and reliquaries were wi­dely im­ported to us. Such reliquaries were very common in ancient Geor­gia. Probably, Shushanik should have had this kind of part with her. Thus, although it is documentarily proved that in the 5-th century in Georgia there already was a liton of translated (and we think original) mar­ty­rological writings, Kymenian readings, but „The Tortures of Shushanik“ cannot be used as an argument for this. It is more logical to think that Shushanik takes the reliquary from the church to the palace, a reliquary in which the relics of the holy martyrs are kept, especially, since this version is also supported by the ten manuscripts that have survived to this day and not „holy are the books of Martyrs“, that is the version offered by many chapters of Parkhli.

Effects of Socio-Economic and Health Variables on Survival Time of HIV/AIDS Patients in Manipuir

Background: The survival time of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is associated with many socio-economic, education, employment and socio-cultural factors. High prevalence rates of HIV/AIDS are observed in some Indian States including Manipur. Objectives: It is to examine the effects of socio-economic and health related variables on the survival time of HIV and Hepatitis-C virus (HCV) patients. Materials and Methods: Under simple random sampling without replacement (SRSWOR), it analysed a sample of 200 HIV+ patients attending the ART Centre of Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS), Imphal during March – July 2016. Using multiple regression models, the significant covariates of the survival time of patients are explored. Findings: The five factors – sex of patient (P<0.05), marital status (P<0.05), family income (P<0.05), patient type (P<0.01) and CD4 count (P<0.05) are found to be significantly influencing the dynamics of survival duration of the patients. Conclusion: In Manipur, the average survival time of the HIV/ AIDS patients is observed to be about six years varying with their sex, marital status, size of family, employment and CD4 count. Keywords: Manipur, regression model, sex, marital status, CD4