Greek Origin Research Articles

A Genetic Risk Score for Recurrent Miscarriages Based on Polymorphisms in Platelet Glycoproteins and Adhesion Molecules Genes.

Background/Objectives: The objective of the study was to explore the combined effect of polymorphisms in the platelet glycoproteins Ia (GpIa) and IIIa (GpIIIa), along with the platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1) and P-Selectin genes, on the risk of recurrent pregnancy loss. Methods: This study involved 162 women with primary unexplained recurrent miscarriages and 60 fertile controls who had at least one uncomplicated full-term pregnancy without experiencing fetal loss. All participants were of Greek origin and were genotyped for four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), GpIa-C807T, GpIIIa-PlA1/PlA2, PECAM-1-C373G, and P-Selectin-A37674C, using pyrosequencing. A genetic risk score (GRS) was calculated in two forms: one based on the number of SNPs (dominant model) and the other based on the number of polymorphic alleles (additive model), utilizing logistic regression and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analyses. Results: A statistically significant increase in the risk of miscarriage was observed with the number of polymorphic genes, with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.2 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.5 to 3.2, p < 0.001) for each additional SNP. The ROC analysis revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.689 (95% CI: 0.614 to 0.763, p < 0.001). The presence of two or more polymorphic genes demonstrated a sensitivity of 69.8% and specificity of 65%, with an OR = 4.3 (95% CI: 2.3 to 8.0, p < 0.001). The performance of the GRS improved in younger patients and those experiencing late miscarriages. An AUC = 0.839 (95% CI: 0.749 to 0.930, p < 0.001) and an OR = 7.0 (95% CI: 2.8 to 17.8, p < 0.001) per SNP were achieved for the age group < 30 years. For subjects with second trimester fetal loss, the GRS yielded an AUC = 0.742 (95% CI: 0.610 to 0.874, p = 0.002) and an OR = 3.6 (95%OR = 7.0, 95% CI: 2.8 to 17.8) per SNP. The allelic GRS produced similar or slightly diminished results. Conclusions: This study highlights the promising potential of a genetic risk score based on four SNPs in predicting unexplained recurrent miscarriages, particularly in younger individuals and in cases of late miscarriage. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the epidemiology of unexplained recurrent miscarriage, emphasizing the role of platelet thrombophilia.

Breaking the vicious cycle of delayed healthcare seeking for people who use drugs

BackgroundPeople who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased mortality risk, yet they typically avoid healthcare settings due to stigma and shunning. Understanding the healthcare journey from the viewpoint of PWUD has been understudied, although it is essential for informing solutions to increase healthcare access to improve their healthcare outcomes. We aimed to understand the process of accessing healthcare for PWUD, including perceived barriers and facilitators, by exploring their experiences, attitudes, and beliefs.MethodsWe employed purposive sampling to recruit PWUD to participate in nine focus group discussions (FGDs) (N = 57) in Athens, Greece. Inclusion criteria required a history of injection drug use, internet access, and Greek verbal fluency. The FGDs were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated into English, and de-identified. We analyzed FGD transcripts using modified grounded theory.ResultsParticipants’ mean (standard deviation) age was 47.9 (8.9) years, 89.5% (51/57) were male, 91.2% (52/57) were of Greek origin, and 61.4% (35/57) had attended at least 10 years of school. We identified three key themes from the FGD transcript analysis: (1) seeking care after an individual’s rapid health decline, (2) facing barriers in accessing healthcare, and (3) building trust to improve access to healthcare for PWUD. Participants disclosed that they tended to seek healthcare after a rapid deterioration in their health. They experienced multiple barriers to healthcare access such as stigma, healthcare system mistrust, unresponsive emergency medical services and competing priorities such as homelessness, mental health challenges, and ongoing manifestations of substance use disorder (SUD). Participants’ recommendations to build patient-provider trust and improve healthcare access include stigma minimization, promotion of empathy in the patient-provider relationship, and engaging community organizations that serve PWUD to build bridges with healthcare providers and institutions.ConclusionsPWUD in Athens, Greece demonstrate delayed health-seeking behaviors and report multifaceted healthcare access barriers including stigma, delays in emergency care, poor mental health, homelessness, and SUD manifestations. Key trust-building processes to expand healthcare access include minimizing stigma and promoting empathy in healthcare encounters, enhancing healthcare staff education on SUD, improving the responsiveness of emergency medical services, engaging community organizations, and exploring telehealth’s role in improving healthcare access for PWUD.

Evangelism In Muslim And Christian Contexts: A Comparative Study Of Mission Strategies

The idea of mission is not an exclusive concept and practice of a particular faith. Rather, it is a recognized practice among adherents of various religions, the Muslim and the Christian communities inclusive. The word “evangelism” from the Greek origin evangelion meaning ‘to bring good news’, which has its similitude to “At-Tabsh?r” in the Arabic language. Evangelism is a child of necessity born out of the desire to execute God’s given mandate to the believers. The thrust of this paper is to critically examine evangelism in the Muslim and Christian contexts, with emphasis on the areas of convergence and divergence of mission strategies. The study employed historical, descriptive, and participatory observation methods for data collection. These availed the work the opportunity to trace related historical facts and describe issues as examined, while data were analyzed using a peer-reviewed submission of the authors. It was observed that the use of force in evangelism is unethical, inhumane, and irreligious. Therefore, the study recommended that adherents of both religions (Islam and Christianity) should embrace their similarities in mission and shun religious particularity and exclusivity.

Myasthenia gravis treatment

&amp;ldquo;Myasthenia gravis&amp;rdquo; has its origins in Greek. The terms denote muscle weakening (myasthenia) and heaviness (gravis). Myasthenia gravis (myasthenia gravis) is an autoimmune disorder marked by muscle weakness that exacerbates with activity, predominantly impacting the oculobulbar muscles and principally targeting postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. 1 This condition, characterized by a significantly high mortality rate due to respiratory failure, holds unique significance among neuromuscular disorders and within the broader field of neurology, as patients can enjoy perfectly normal lives with appropriate treatment. The prevalence of the condition in women is bimodal, with the highest incidence occurring between the ages of 20-30 and above 50 years. In contrast to males above the age of 50. The disease's most notable characteristic is muscle weakness, which exacerbates with tiredness and is at least partially alleviated by rest. Patients indicate improvement in the morning, with symptoms exacerbating in the evening or when fatigued 2 The manifestation of disease progresses with periods of remission and exacerbation. Remissions can last for durations ranging from a few days to several years.

THE FIGURE OF ARCHIP QUINDZHI IN THE CONTEXT OF STUDYING THE PHENOMENON OF DECOLONIZATION OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE IN THE CONTEXT OF DEPRIVATION OF ITS IMPERIAL HERITAGE IN THE WWU

The article defines the content of the phenomenon of “decolonization” in the context of depriving Ukrainian culture of its imperial heritage in the form of falsified cultural narratives as a tool of influence on post-Soviet society. In particular, the authors examine this process from the perspective of forming the concepts of national identity in the younger generation of Ukrainians by studying the creative heritage of individual Ukrainian artists of previous centuries in higher education institutions in order to destroy the chauvinistic myths of Russian ideology.The authors' research interest is focused on the figure of the prominent Ukrainian artist from Mariupol of Greek origin, Archip Ivanovich Kuindzhi, whose work marked the emergence of a qualitatively new perception of the landscape in world painting with an emphasis on its national recognition as a potential tool for awakening the national consciousness of the Ukrainian people, especially in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After all, in the context of the Kremlin's policy of “cultural looting,” the aggressor resorts to the destruction of not only Ukraine's natural and human resources, but also to the further appropriation of its cultural values and prominent figures.The authors emphasize that when studying the artistic heritage of Archip Kuindzhi in the educational environment, it is worth emphasizing the fact of the artist's origin, who considered his ancestors to be Greeks and his native language to be Crimean Tatar. The artist himself should be perceived as a Ukrainian artist – a philanthropist of Greek origin with a Turkish surname – an unusual characteristic for an artist of the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, given the historical realities of the time. The authors of the article emphasize that the vast majority of historians and art historians of our time seek to restore historical justice by making Ukrainian artists famous, after centuries of colonization by Russia and its appropriation of both individual figures and entire areas and industries. It is in this context that the figure of Archip Kuindzhi is an effective tool for the process of decolonization in the context of being deprived of its imperial heritage.The article objectively and comprehensively analyzes the key biographical materials on the formation of Archip Quindzhi's worldview and the process of formation and recognition of his talent at the world level. In particular, the emphasis is placed on his origins and connections with Ukraine throughout his life, philanthropy, and patronage in supporting young talents. The authors conclude that the study of Archip Quindzhi's legacy and personality in higher education institutions in the context of the process of decolonization of Ukrainian artistic heritage should be considered from the perspective of national philanthropy and his popularization of Ukrainian reality with its recognizable national flavor in the artistic plane of the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as a symbol of the unconquered spirit and desire for freedom of more than one generation of Ukrainians. From today's perspective, the practice of studying the phenomenon of decolonization in the educational environment of higher education institutions should be interpreted as counteracting the aggressor's intentions to depriveUkraine of its right to exist, including its cultural heritage, in the context of an integral part of the Kremlin regime's policy as a continuation of Soviet totalitarianism. The only true approach is to recognize the right of every nation to form its own idea of its own galaxy of talents, including the return of appropriated artists.

Tyconius the African: Reassessing the Theory of His Greek Origins

Tyconius the African: Reassessing the Theory of His Greek Origins

The Nature of the Homily in the Corpus of Origen: Insights from the Greek Homilies on the Psalms and Jeremiah

Abstract In this article, I problematise the scholarly understanding of Origen’s exegetical homilies, typically understood as condensed and simplified versions of his exegetical commentaries for a mixed audience. This assessment was necessarily based mainly on the homiletic material in Latin translation by Rufinus and Jerome, who had condensed and rearranged the material. However, the 2012 discovery of Codex Monancensis 314, Origen’s Homilies on the Psalms, more than doubled the number of Origen’s homilies in the original Greek, thus providing much more material with which to analyse the nature of the homily in Origen’s corpus. I argue that the very technical and textually oriented nature of the Greek homilies on the psalms and Jeremiah, the latter of which were previously the only extant set of Greek homilies, provide evidence that Origen’s target audience was an elite (literate) one, and that the exegetical teacher had the same pedagogical goals in his homilies as he did in his commentaries.

Technological profile and quality level of tobaccos from Basmi variety group dominating the Bulgarian market

The dominance in the current Oriental tobacco market in Bulgaria is largely identified with the demand and supply of “Krumovgrad”, “Basma” (GR) and “Katerini” (GR) ecotypes. The aim of the study was to characterize the technological profile and quality level of those tobaccos in two production regions, based on the complex assessment of chemical, visual, smoking and other properties. A comparative analysis and ranking of the ecotypes within each of the regions was carried out. The chemical analysis showed higher nicotine content in the tobaccos of Greek origin - “Basma” (GR) in region Nevrokop (0.75%) and “Katerini” in Gorna Dzhumaya (1.11%). All samples, regardless of ecotype and production area, had reducing sugars/nicotine ratio considerably higher than the optimal values for Oriental tobacco. The rest of the chemical indicators and the expert assessment of tobacco sensory properties revealed tobacco quality variations within each of the regions. The final ranking of the ecotypes in the respective regions, based on the complex evaluation of all quality indicators, suggested that in region Nevrokop the highest quality level was found in “Krumovgrad” ecotype tobacco from Bogolin and Ablanitsa, followed by “Basma”(GR) from Teplen, while in region Gorna Dzhumaya better was the tobacco of ecotype “Katerini”.

Of Cowardice, Responsibility and Nationalism in Post-war Japan: Re-mapping the Postmodern Ex-centric in Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World

The ‘ex-centric’ is derived from ek, which means out, and kentron, which means centre. The term is Greek in origin and signifies not having the earth as its centre of an orbit. Since the 17th century, it has been used to describe behaviour that deviates from conventional accepted styles. This concept interrogates facts of one world — the status quo — the world as it is and recreates it based on the mini-narratives. This paper examines the spaces that legitimise discourses of difference, focusing on marginalised or ex-centric characters within dominant ideologies as portrayed in Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World (1986), set in post-war Japan. The paper critiques the shifting dynamics of centre-margin societal patterns vis-à-vis art and artists in post-war Japan. Art, as a mode of expression, illuminates societal values and encourages people globally, yet its definition changes over time as many critics come up with multiple perspectives. Art in past decades had different implications than current scenarios. This paper critically appropriates art and its relationship with the individual in the postmodern era, interrogating the concept of centre and margin. Additionally, it examines the role of artists during wartime, focusing on the portrayal of the Japanese Empire in contemporary paintings. Ultimately, the study examines how the concept of the center is defined, shaped, and perpetuated through philosophical, empirical, and ideological frameworks.

Church Slavonic Version of Caesar Baronius Annales Ecclesiastici and Chudov Translations from the 17 th Century: Comparative Analysis of Vocabulary

The article presents linguistic arguments in favour of a following hypothesis: a Church Slavonic translation of Caesar Baronius Annales Ecclesiastici (from the Polish adaptation made by Piotr Skarga), preserved in a 1689 manuscript (being kept in RSL, f. 256, no. 15), belonged to Moscow Chudov Monastery translators. By comparing the language of the manuscript at the lexical level with the translations reliably attributed earlier, the author discovers several parameters common to this version of Annales and Chudov translations, particularly, the translation of Piotr Skarga The Word for Mercy sermon and the New Testament translation accomplished by Epiphaniy Slavinetskiy. The common features are as follows: the widespread use of composita (compounds) not supported by the Polish text; equally widespread use of verbs with the -stvo- formant; the choice of words of Greek origin as equivalents for lexical units of Slavic and German origin; elimination of Latin borrowings, familiarized in the Polish text, and their translation through Slavic derivatives. Among the lexical units, there are non-trivial formations not recorded in lexicographic editions. In each of the positions mentioned, one can observe free variability that complicates the overall picture and introduces the Church Slavonic version of Annales to the centuries-old tradition of the ancient Slavonic translated Christian literature.

Origin of philosophy: conceptuality in disjunction

Although there are multiple debates in philosophy on all subjects, there is no discussion about its origin: “it was born in ancient Greece.” Some academics claim indigenous discourses as philosophies, indirectly relativizing the Greek origin, but without debating it specifically. Apart from that, the position of Greece as the originator is absolutely hegemonic and homogeneous. This article carries out the work of placing the Greek origin in its conceptuality, not as a historical fact, to describe its consistency and functioning in the philosophical discipline. A gap will be found to think the origin in a broader way, as ageneral human activity. Thus, a dichotomy is established between the Greek and human origin, not as an open choice, but as a distinction of posibilities for current philosophical praxis.

ON THE ISSUE OF THE ORIGIN AND THE AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN EDITION OF THE LITERARY MONUMENT «TORMENT OF THEODORE THE RECRUIT»

This paper deals with the history of the origin of the first (synaxar) edition of the literary monument “Torment of Theodore the Recruit” from Old Rus’. The first step towards solving the issues of poetics of the lives is the genesis of the origin of the legend of the saint and the analysis of the first Russian edition of the text. For the first time, a translation of the Greek text of “Torment” into Russian has been published; a comparative analysis of the original source with its Russian edition as part of the Old Russian Prologue, a synaxar Slavic church teaching collection intended for readings at divine services, has been carried out. The article focuses on the history of the scientific study of this book. In the Greek text of “Torments” discrepancies with the Russian monument were discovered and analysed. Attention is paid to the original passages in the Russian edition, which have no analogue in the original Greek manuscript. For example, the mention of geographical objects, an inserted fragment at the beginning of the text. The article focuses on the question of the origin of the saint’s byname. An analysis of discrepancies in the Greek and Russian editions of the monument indicates that the Russian translation of “Torment of Theodore the Recruit” with the inclusion of new details and original motifs became the basis for the Russian version of the text, which had subsequently existed in many versions and copies.

Eutanásia na medicina veterinária

The word “euthanasia” has a greek origin, basically meaning “good death”. The technique is applied to humans and animals and, in Veterinary Medicine, it must be elected by the person responsible for the pet and who is guided by the veterinarian. The procedure must be performed by a professional or qualified person under their supervision and carried out quickly, avoiding as much as possible, the patient suffering. This article’s goal is to present the topic, deepen concepts such as mystanasia, orthothanasia and dysthanasia, as well as discuss the responsibility of the veterinarian throughout the process, from supporting the animal’s tutor in the decision for palliative care to, finally, carrying out the procedure in an ethical manner.

Cultural Variability in Verbal Communication

Introduction: Human anatomy is a foundational discipline in medical education, focusing on the structural and functional relationships within the human body. Rooted in ancient Greek origins, the term "anatomy" signifies the dissection and study of body structures. As medical education evolves, bridging theoretical knowledge with clinical application becomes essential. Various teaching methods aim to enhance students’ practical skills and engagement in anatomy addressing the challenge of memorization and application. Traditional teaching methods, including dissection, prosecution, tutorials, and lectures, have long been supplemented by modern approaches such as anatomical models and e-learning. Despite these advancements, the preferences of medical students and anatomy faculty towards teaching methods remain unclear. Emerging trends like e-learning and technological innovations present new opportunities and challenges, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of effective teaching strategies.

Socioeconomic, health status and hospitalization aspects of adult patients referred to the social service of a tertiary hospital

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to record and analyze socioeconomic, demographic and health profiles of adult patients referred to the Social Service of a tertiary Hospital, as well as to present additional hospitalization conditions.MethodsA retrospective hospital archive study containing all patients referred to the Social Service during a four-year period was conducted.ResultsThe study consisted of 350 patients (168 males) with mean age 70.1 years. Most of the patients were of Greek origin and singles or divorced. 184 patients (52.6%) were retired. The participants’ average income ranged between 500 and 1000 euro/month. Most of the patients were insured by the Government (public health insurance) and were hospitalized in Pathology and Covid Clinics, with a mean hospitalization level of 17.6 days. The main reasons for referral were admission to an Aged Care Unit and the need to investigate network support. The most frequently recorded diagnosis was Covid-19, while 103 (29.4%) patients had a mental illness problem. The analysis of associations between demographic characteristics with health dimensions showed significant differences.ConclusionsChanges in socioeconomic conditions have an impact on outpatient and inpatient care as well as on Greek social work practice and pose enormous challenges to social work professionals.

Aspects Regarding the Relationships between Greek and Latin Origin Prefixoids in Romanian Compounds

Aspects Regarding the Relationships between Greek and Latin Origin Prefixoids in Romanian Compounds

An Ectopic External Jugular Vein Draining into the Axillary Vein: a Rare Anatomical Variation with Clinical Implications.

The external jugular vein drains a considerable part of the head and neck and constitutes a vessel implicated in various procedures in the cervical region. The aim of this study is to present an uncommon anatomical variation of the external jugular vein, and discuss the clinical implications of its presence. We present a rare case of an ectopic external jugular vein terminating into the axillary vein, that we came across during routine dissection of a male cadaver of Greek origin. The venous system of the external jugular vein is used during procedures for the treatment of various conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, hydrocephalus and defects of the head and neck. Hence, encountering the unpredictable course of a variant draining into the axillary vein may complicate these interventions, leading to multiple manipulations and undesirable results. Surgeons should be aware of the alternate anatomy of the venous system of the cervical region, and mindful of the possibility of encountering them.

Biobibliographical Works of Galen as a Source for the History of Roman Book Culture

The article examines the problems of book culture in Rome in the 2nd-3rd centuries AD according to new historical and philological evidence from the bio-bibliographical works of Galen. After the publication of new critical editions of his works De libris propriis and De indolentia, new evidences on Roman libraries, their topography, book collections, the state of manuscript funds, as well as on Galen’s work as a philologist, editor and text critic were introduced into scientifi c circulation. The purpose of the article is to show that Galen was not only a famous physician and philosopher but also one of the outstanding scholars of his time, who was inextricably linked with the culture of the “Second Sophistry”. The continuity of the Greek intellectual tradition and education, the interest in the works of medical and philosophical authorities, the copying and reconstruction of their texts both for personal needs and for public use and the preservation of cultural heritage, as evidenced by Galen, largely clarify the issues of cultural life in Rome at that time and Galen’s place in it. The research methodology is based on traditional historical and philological analysis and source study of Galen’s original Greek texts, which are considered against the background of the cultural tradition with the study of relevant terms and concepts necessary for its characterization. The results of the study clarify a number of philological issues in the fi eld of book history, libraries, philological terminology of text criticism and cultural studies and can be used in various philological, historical and cultural studies courses.

Language and democracy in Senegal

AbstractDemocracy is a Western concept often used to describe certain political regimes around the world, as well as a certain form of governance. In Senegal, this concept of Greek origin is one of the most widely used, even if some Senegalese do not have a clear understanding of it. For some, it means the freedom to give one's opinion without running the risk of being arrested. For others, it's about having institutions that guarantee the rights of all citizens. The paradox, however, is that politicians seek the votes of Senegalese voters in a language they understand but run the country in a language they do not. In this article, we seek to show the dichotomy between the language of the quest for power and the language of the exercise of that power. More broadly, the study addresses the role of Senegalese national languages in the exercise of democracy in the country. This study contributes to the debate on language and democracy in Africa, particularly in Senegal.

On the name of Messambria Pontica

The present text deals with the etymology of the name of one of the Western Pontic colonies, Messambria Pontica. Although it has been a topic of discussion since antiquity, the problem is still not considered resolved, with debates continuing among modern scholars. Many questions remain unanswered, such as whether the name is a single word or a compound, whether it is of Greek or Thracian origin, or whether it is composed of a combination of two Thracian glosses, two Greek glosses, or a mixture of Thracian and Greek elements. In fact, the etymology of the name sheds light on the earliest period of the colony’s history, which in turn raises additional challenges for scholars to address.