Modern Era Research Articles

Transplantation for alcohol-associated liver disease in the modern era: Benefits and issues unresolved.

Transplantation for alcohol-associated liver disease in the modern era: Benefits and issues unresolved.

Reporting of Incidental Thrombotic Arteriopathy in Lung Resection Specimens: Examination of Clinical Impact.

Pulmonary thrombotic arteriopathy (PTA) can be an incidental finding in lung resections performed for various indications. Historic studies largely examined PTA in autopsies. Thus, the prevalence in surgical samples, particularly in the modern era of lung cancer screening, is poorly defined. Detection of PTA in surgical samples may provide an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, but the impact of this finding on clinical management is unknown. We retrospectively examined consecutive lung surgical resections containing a report of incidental PTA between 2019 and 2022 in our institution. A retrospective chart review was performed to determine the history of systemic thromboembolism and clinical and radiographic follow-up. All slides were reviewed to morphologically characterize the vascular changes. Among 2930 pulmonary resections, 66 (2.3%) reportedly contained PTA. Twenty-four (36.4%) patients had a clinically recognized thromboembolic event either before or after surgical resection. Patients with clinically recognized thromboembolic disease were significantly more likely to have both acute and organized thrombi affecting large arteries. The presence of infarct, chronic hypertensive vasculopathy, or number of vessels with thrombi were not significantly associated with a clinically detected event. Reporting of incidental PTA led to clinical intervention in six patients and confirmed systemic thromboembolic disease in 2. Moreover, 2 patients with no further workup based on the incidental pathology findings subsequently developed pulmonary embolism. PTA is incidentally detected in 2.3% of surgical lung resections, and in two-thirds of cases, there is no clinical suspicion of thromboembolic disease. Pathologic reporting of PTA rarely led to clinical intervention, suggesting a need for improved communication of incidental pathology findings.

A Critical Study of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

The modern era has ushered the proliferation of new technologies, especially witnessed in the emergence of the nascent artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The use of AI is largely multifaceted, proving useful in various industries such as healthcare - however, it may also allow for deleterious effects to occur. The use of AI in healthcare settings can work to extend and augment the quality of patients’ lives. Notwithstanding this, health AI enshrines various perils including the lack of patient privacy, algorithm bias - particularly on marginalized and racialized communities. This is ultimately compounded by the absence of ethical framework governing the usage of AI in healthcare settings. Specifically, this article seeks to explore whether or not the use of health AI is a potential prospect or peril; considering its duality. To investigate this topic, this article will utilize an interdisciplinary approach – drawing from domains such as: sociology, socio-legal and socio-medical climates. Secondary data will be primarily sourced via peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and reliable contemporary websites. This study finds that health AI remains a greater prospect - reinforcing the quality and elongates the duration of the human lifespan. It concludes with a call to action to inform the success of health AI in praxis: namely, the need to incorporate the aforementioned topics within medical pedagogy and ethical frameworks.

Competence, Work Discipline, and Work Facilities Contribute to Improving Employee Performance

In the increasingly modern era of globalization, companies must compete fiercely to maintain their existence and achieve success. The realization of success is certainly not without various challenges, one of which relates to employee performance. This is often influenced by competence, work discipline, and workplace facilities. This research aims to determine the influence of competence, work discipline, and work facilities on the performance of production employees at PT. Romi Violeta Sidoarjo. The population and sample consisted of 38 employees. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire, which was then processed using SmartPLS. The results indicate that competence, work discipline, and work facilities have a positive effect on employee performance. The higher the competence of the employees, the better their performance. Furthermore, the greater the discipline applied by employees, the higher their performance will be. Similarly, the more available and adequate the work facilities are to support their tasks, the faster the performance process will be.

The role of public art has changed in recent times: a study

Public art which falls under the institutional category of visual arts primarily focuses on audience engagement and public representation. Additionally, there are other types of art in public settings that are designed for audience participation. The term Public Art means to those works of art commissioned and sponsored, monuments, memorials, and civic statues and sculpture installed in physical public domain by the Government and agencies and organization, which are especially significant within the Art World. The term is sometimes also applied to include and art which is exhibited in a public space these public art are basically symbolic, imaginary and illustrative representation on the Historical, political and cultural and civic values of the state. While speaking of public sculptures we often speak in terms of its artistic identity i.e. we always look at it and recognize merely as a piece of art only. We cannot undermine its importance in day to day social, cultural and political life. The presence of these pieces of art in any society holds a cultural recognition of that particular society. These are like the index or contents of a book that are sufficient enough to explain the entire subject matter. These public sculptures have become a part and partial of our day to day life. Since the colonial times to the modern era, in India, public art has undergone numerous changes. The institutions of public art and the public realm, media, genres, and forms of public art have all changed over time. Since the last two decades, site-specificity, public engagement, and process-based activities have been the main focuses of art in public spaces. Two types of public space can be distinguished. The first is the actual public space as a location, site, piece or thing. The second is the discursive public space, which is an abstract/conceptual area created briefly as a result of private individuals coming together to talk about or share important and light-hearted subjects. According to Habermas, this discursive space is the public sphere, which includes gatherings and encounters of people in public places like coffee shops, streets, community centers, and parks.

The Influence of Brand Image and Service Quality on Customer Loyalty with Customer Satisfaction as a Mediation Variable

In the modern era, marketing has undergone significant developments. Maintaining a business in a competitive environment poses challenges for business owners. Intense competition often leads many to give up. However, by employing various strategies to foster consumer loyalty, businesses can thrive amidst fierce competition. This study aims to examine the influence of brand image and service quality on customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable. Utilizing a quantitative research method with a descriptive approach, the study surveyed 150 consumers of Scarlett Whitening in Malang City using questionnaires distributed via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS software version 4.0. The findings indicate that brand image and customer satisfaction significantly impact customer loyalty of Scarlett Whitening consumers in Malang City. Conversely, service quality does not have a significant effect on customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction mediates the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty, but it does not mediate the relationship between brand image and customer loyalty.

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Challenges for Translators in the Modern World Summary In this scientific research work, the difficulties that translators may encounter during translation in our modern era and the methods and techniques used to overcome these difficulties are discussed. Each field of translation – political, poetic, or scientific translation, has its own specific features and difficulties. This scientific research paper examines and investigates exactly these issues. In the scientific research work, the difficulties that translators may face in our modern times have been classified and classified as a) grammatical, b) characteristics specific to different cultures and c) problems that arise during literary translation, and the methods and techniques that can solve them have been shown on the basis of examples. Key words: translation, grammatical difficulties, phraseological units, culture, poetic translation

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The Importance in the Modern Period of Teaching Pedagogical Anthropology by K.D.Ushinsky Summary The article re-clarifies the scientific and pedagogical ideas of K.D. Ushinsky. Ushinsky believed that pedagogy should be formed, first of all, on the concept, especially with the concept of “education of Man in man.” For this reason, one of the most important tasks for us, educators and researchers of the modern era, is to protect our national and moral values, take responsibility for our culture and work with all our might to preserve these values. Key words: K.D.Ushinsky, educational anthropology, development of education, modern educational institutions, moral values

Research on the Development of Architectural Conditions for Civil Repairs in Afghanistan

During the formation of fidalism, the culture of urbanization, which was considered the necessary link in the slave society, decreased, but the Centers of Buddhist culture in Afghanistan continued to operate even after the Arab conquests in the 7th century AD. At the beginning of the 5th century, from the depths of Central Asia, the Gochhanda Yaftali tribes invaded the territory of Afghanistan, which eventually led to the extinction of the Kushan Empire. Coexistence and interaction with neighbors in a peaceful and sometimes non-peaceful way of agricultural units with nomadic tribes is one of the main features of the historical development of the people of Afghanistan and Asia. By settling in the lands of Afghanistan and accepting the local culture and enriching it with their tribal traditions, the nomadic tribes helped a lot in the emergence of the process of a new social and cultural nature in the country. The conquests of the Arab caliphs, which began in the seventh century, and as a result of the interaction of their culture with the cultural traditions of the local people, led to the creation of a new culture. And Islamic religion replaced Buddhism and other religious beliefs. Buildings for worship were built called mosques, Eidgah’s, schools and caravanserais. The formation of large commercial and handicraft cities, which took place in the development of literary and architectural sciences, which took place in the middle of the centuries of the feudal period. The Ghaznavid dynasties (10th-12th centuries) and the Ghurids, the "king of the mountains" in the 12th century, had a significant impact on the history of the early Middle Ages. In the engineering of the cities of the Ghaznavid period, the buildings of the city (Ghazni, Qala-e-Bast, Lashkargah) and also in the engineering of most of the buildings of the Ghurid dynasty (a minaret in the mountainous region of Jam), the ideological characteristics of that era have been expressed in the language of engineering. In the modern era, after the wars and the destruction of cities and places in the country, the migrations that took place as a result of the civil wars and the return to the country, brought different cultures to the country. Also, by mixing new cultures with local traditions, it caused cities and places to take a new shape. Thus, it influenced the development of Afghan architecture and the growth of modern architecture. This will be of particular importance with the combination of local architectural culture and traditions in Afghanistan.

A Metaphor to Build Empires: Imitatio and the Politics of Representation in European Humanism

In Western criticism and philosophy, Renaissance discussions of imitation have often been seen as both a legacy of Greece and Rome, and as the foundation of modern theories of art and literature. This investigation shows that the discussions of imitation that spread throughout the Renaissance were indeed adopted from Latin Roman discussions of poetry and rhetoric, but they have no connection to the famous Greek philosophical concepts of mimesis/imitation that are found in the work of Plato and Aristotle. Indeed, European concepts of imitatio/ imitation, as this study shows, developed their conceptual potential before Plato’s and Aristotle’s discussions of mimesis became familiar in Europe. Furthermore, Renaissance discussions of imitation were not theories of art and literature, as is commonly believed. They were simply an educational pedagogy that organized the appropriation of the canons of description of classical Latin into the vernaculars. The peculiarity and the scale of this pedagogy become evident when located within its geopolitical context. In the early modern era, neither the dead Latin language nor the vernaculars were equipped to manage the wealth or the administrative and cultural needs of ascending European states. Like Rome at the height of its power, European states were emerging empires in need of a language and a culture. And just like the Romans resorted to the imitation of Greek masterpieces in order to develop their language, Europeans advocated the imitation of Latin masterpieces to develop their vernaculars. But while the Romans resorted to imitatio often with resentment and bitterness at the impossibility to match the Greek achievement, European humanists considered imitatio to have been a resounding success [sic]. By adopting the Roman practice of imitatio, European cultures appropriated and internalized Roman ambivalence without solving or even identifying it.

The road home: intimacy with parents, trust, and depression

Within the contemporary mental health discourse, the complex interplay of intimacy with parents, trust, and their collective impact on depression remains insufficiently explored, especially amid the merging of Western and Eastern sociocultural norms propelled by modernization, casting doubt on the foundational role of the family in individual psychological health. This study introduces a theoretical framework that merges attachment theory with modern societal shifts to clarify the intricate relationship between familial connections and individual mental health amidst changing social paradigms. Leveraging data from the 2018 and 2020 waves of the China Family Panel Studies, which included 3048 participants, this study utilizes ordered logistic regression to probe the subtle relationship between intimacy with parents and depression. Additionally, it employs Structural Equation Modeling to assess the mediating effects of five distinct dimensions of interpersonal trust, thus uncovering the complex linkages between intimacy with parents, trust, and depression. The results highlight the crucial role of intimacy with parents in mitigating depression, with trust in parents and neighbors identified as key mediators, while trust in strangers, local government officials, and physicians showed minimal mediating influence. These findings accentuate the critical importance of robust family and community bonds in addressing depression and call for a deeper understanding of trust’s role in both policymaking and clinical interventions. Despite the modern era’s trend towards individualism and greater mobility altering family structures and trust dynamics, the family remains an essential infrastructure and haven for individual intimacy, trust, and mental health, underscoring the subtle balance between modernity and tradition in societies undergoing transition.

Bezold’s abscess, an uncommon complication of otitis media and cholesteatoma: a case report

BackgroundMastoiditis frequently occurs in children as they are more susceptible to middle ear infections, but infrequently occurs in adults. A rare complication that results from mastoiditis and an obstructing cholesteatoma is a Bezold’s abscess, of which there are less than 100 reported cases in literature to date.Case presentationHere, we present a case of a 72-year-old Caucasian man who has had no history of prior ear infections and was found to have a cholesteatoma and advanced acute coalescent mastoiditis complicated by a Bezold’s abscess.ConclusionsBezold’s abscess is a rare entity infrequently encountered in the modern era, likely owing to more prompt treatment of otitis media. Cholesteatoma poses a great risk for both the development of otitis media and further progression to mastoiditis and its associated complications, such as Bezold’s abscess. Knowledge of said abscess is crucial; without prompt recognition, further spread of infection can occur with vascular or mediastinal involvement.

Cutting-edge Approach of Carbon Nanostructures: Targeted Drug Delivery to Central Nervous System.

Drug delivery through the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is one of the key challenges in the modern era of medicine due to the highly semipermeable characteristics of BBB that restrict the entry of various drugs into the central nervous system (CNS) for the management of brain disorders. Drugs can be easily incorporated into carbon nanocarriers that can cross the bloodbrain barrier. Numerous nanocarriers have been developed, including polymeric nanoparticles, carbon nanoparticles, lipid-based nanoparticles, etc. Among these, carbon nanostructures could be superior due to their easier BBB penetration and strong biocompatibility. Several CDs (Carbon dots) and CD-ligand conjugates have explored effectively penetrating the BBB, which enables significant progress in using CD-based drug delivery systems (DDS) to manage CNS diseases. Despite the drug delivery applications, they might also be used as a central nervous system (CNS) drug; few of the carbon nanostructures show profound neurodegenerative activity. Further, their impact on neuronal growth and anti- amyloid action is quite interesting. The present study covers diverse carbon nanostructures for brain-targeted drug delivery, exploring a variety of CNS activities. Moreover, it emphasizes recent patents on carbon nanostructures for CNS disorders.

Implementasi Media Video Pembelajaran pada Materi Gangguan Sistem Gerak dan Cara Mencegahnya

Biology learning about the system of motion in humans relies heavily on the use of learning media. Technological advances in the modern era have provided significant support for various learning resources, with the aim of increasing affordability for students in the learning process. As a result, educators try to inspire students' motivation towards the material to be learned. This study aims to determine the use or implementation of learning video media for disorders or symptoms in the motor system and how to overcome these disorders. The method used in this article is a literature study, which involves collecting data by understanding and researching theories from various literature relevant to the research. The data analysis technique used is qualitative data analysis consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study are responses from teachers and students showing that learning media in the form of encyclopedias is very practical. The practicality of this media is especially evident in its use during the learning process. Teachers and students can access learning videos without the need to install additional apps on laptops. This media can be accessed in various places and times and includes learning links that support students' better understanding of motion system materials.

Understanding Digital Rape: A Comprehensive Study of Legislation and Case Law

The pervasiveness of technology has introduced new avenues for perpetrating sexual violence. Digital rape, encompassing acts of sexual violation perpetrated online, is a growing concern. In recent years, India has witnessed an alarming rise in heinous offenses related to digital rape. Despite stringent laws, these atrocious acts continue unabated. The term "digital rape" is subject to interpretation, with some linking it to online sexual exploitation of women through electronic devices, while others associate it with current scenarios that raise intense discussion. This study aims to shed light on the concept of digital rape in the modern era, its relationship with sexual exploitation through online resources, cybercrime, and electronic gadgets. By analyzing specific cases, we contribute to a comprehensive doctrinal study, enhancing the legal framework to combat digital rape and protect vulnerable individuals. This study delves into the complex and evolving issue of digital rape, examining its legal definitions, legislative responses, and judicial interpretations across different jurisdictions. Digital rape, involving the non-consensual penetration of a victim's body using objects or body parts other than the penis, has seen varied recognition and treatment under the law. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of statutory frameworks and case law to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and advancements in legal protections for victims. Through a comparative approach, the study highlights the differences in legislative terminology, prosecutorial challenges, and judicial outcomes, underscoring the need for uniformity and clarity in legal standards. The findings aim to inform policymakers, legal practitioners, and advocates, offering recommendations for enhancing legal frameworks to better address and prosecute digital rape, thereby ensuring justice for survivors

Education in the construction of national identity: a historical and theoretical analysis

The article investigates how education has been crucial in the formation and consolidation of national identity since the Modern Era. Using an exploratory research methodology, the study analyzes historical, theoretical, and empirical sources to understand the relationship between education and state-building. Initially dominated by the Church, education was centralized by the State from the 18th century onwards to promote national identity and social cohesion. In colonial contexts, modern schooling was used to shape the workforce and disseminate colonial values. With the emergence of nation-states, public education became a tool for modernization, development, and globalization. The study concludes that public schooling was fundamental for the construction of state sovereignty and the formation of citizens aligned with state ideals. Curriculum standardization and teacher training ensured social cohesion and the integration of the popular masses into the social structure. Public education emerged as a central institution in the architecture of the modern state, playing a multifaceted role in the formation of citizens and the consolidation of social order. Schooling not only transmitted knowledge but also functioned as a strategic instrument of social control, essential for the stability and progress of modern nations.

The Role of Brand Image in Mediating the Influence of Brand Ambassador and Electronic Word of Mouth on Purchase Intention on Product Scarlett Whitening

In the era of globalization and modernization, the growth of internet users in Indonesia reflects significant changes in people's lifestyles, including their beauty and skin care needs. Skincare has become an essential part of the beauty routine, heavily influenced by societal perceptions of beauty. This research focuses on Scarlett Whitening, a local beauty brand, which experienced a decline in sales starting in July 2023. The method used in this research is a causal method with structural equation modeling (SEM). This study aims to investigate the impact of electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) and brand ambassadors on purchase intentions. The results show that while brand ambassadors do not significantly influence purchase intention, e-WOM does. Furthermore, brand image acts as a mediator between e-WOM and purchase intention, but does not mediate the influence of brand ambassadors.

Green Building and Energy-Efficient Design

In the modern era, the rapid expansion of infrastructure is a crucial indicator of a country's development. However, this growth must be balanced with environmental conservation to ensure the well-being of humans and other living organisms. The construction industry, a significant development driver, is also a primary source of environmental pollution, contributing to approximately 40% of air pollution. The production and transportation of construction materials, particularly cement and steel, are primary culprits. These processes release substantial amounts of CO2, a greenhouse gas that deteriorates the ozone layer and exacerbates global warming. Cement production accounts for 8-10% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, while steel manufacturing contributes about 5-10%. These emissions harm the environment and adversely affect human living conditions. Although it is challenging to eliminate CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, adopting sustainable living practices, such as the construction of green buildings, offers a viable path toward mitigation. Green or sustainable buildings are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to minimize adverse environmental impacts and promote occupant health and well being. These structures aim to reduce resource consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and decrease the overall environmental footprint compared to traditional buildings. By prioritizing Sustainability, green buildings present an effective strategy to address the ecological challenges the construction industry poses, paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between development and the natural world.

Exploring Global Phenomena of Modern Islamic Culture: A Systematic Literature Review

The ongoing changes brought about by time, globalization, and modernization compel individuals to adapt, significantly impacting Islamic culture worldwide. This article explores the themes, trends, and transformations of modern Islamic culture through a Systematic Literature Review methodology using Scopus. Out of 1,097 documents, 30 documents from 17 countries were analyzed. Most of these were authored by researchers from the USA, Iran, and Indonesia. Three main themes emerged from the analysis: Islamism, cultural relations, and historical perspectives. Additionally, five key themes were identified: Diverse Perspectives on Islamic Tradition, Adaptation to Modernity, Ethical and Philosophical Inquiry, Cultural and Social Dynamics, and Global-Local Interactions. The results of this study highlight the success of Muslim communities in preserving Islamic culture in the modern era while integrating Islamic values into various aspects of life, including law, arts, and sciences. This article contributes to a deeper understanding of the global phenomenon of modernization within Islamic culture.

Green Building and Energy-Efficient Design

In the modern era, the rapid expansion of infrastructure is a crucial indicator of a country's development. However, this growth must be balanced with environmental conservation to ensure the well-being of humans and other living organisms. The construction industry, a significant development driver, is also a primary source of environmental pollution, contributing to approximately 40% of air pollution. The production and transportation of construction materials, particularly cement and steel, are primary culprits. These processes release substantial amounts of CO2, a greenhouse gas that deteriorates the ozone layer and exacerbates global warming. Cement production accounts for 8-10% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, while steel manufacturing contributes about 5-10%. These emissions harm the environment and adversely affect human living conditions. Although it is challenging to eliminate CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, adopting sustainable living practices, such as the construction of green buildings, offers a viable path toward mitigation. Green or sustainable buildings are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to minimize adverse environmental impacts and promote occupant health and well being. These structures aim to reduce resource consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and decrease the overall environmental footprint compared to traditional buildings. By prioritizing Sustainability, green buildings present an effective strategy to address the ecological challenges the construction industry poses, paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between development and the natural world.