e-Learning – The future of child and adolescent obesity!

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Henderson ◽  
S. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Adolescent Obesity ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals The Potential Role of Exosomes in Child and Adolescent Obesity

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Ioanna Maligianni ◽  
Christos Yapijakis ◽  
Flora Bacopoulou ◽  
George Chrousos
Keyword(s):  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Adolescent Obesity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Exosomal Mirnas ◽  
Risk Biomarkers

Child and adolescent obesity constitute one of the greatest contemporary public health menaces. The enduring disproportion between calorie intake and energy consumption, determined by a complex interaction of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, finally leads to the development of overweight and obesity. Child and adolescent overweight/obesity promotes smoldering systemic inflammation (“para-inflammation”) and increases the likelihood of later metabolic and cardiovascular complications, including metabolic syndrome and its components, which progressively deteriorate during adulthood. Exosomes are endosome-derived extracellular vesicles that are secreted by a variety of cells, are naturally taken-up by target cells, and may be involved in many physiological and pathological processes. Over the last decade, intensive research has been conducted regarding the special role of exosomes and the non-coding (nc) RNAs they contain (primarily micro (mi) RNAs, long (l) non-coding RNAs, messenger (m) RNAs and other molecules) in inter-cellular communications. Through their action as communication mediators, exosomes may contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity and associated disorders. There is increasing evidence that exosomal miRNAs and lncRNAs are involved in pivotal processes of adipocyte biology and that, possibly, play important roles in gene regulation linked to human obesity. This review aims to improve our understanding of the roles of exosomes and their cargo in the development of obesity and related metabolic and inflammatory disorders. We examined their potential roles in adipose tissue physiology and reviewed the scarce data regarding the altered patterns of circulating miRNAs and lncRNAs observed in obese children and adolescents, compared them to the equivalent, more abundant existing findings of adult studies, and speculated on their proposed mechanisms of action. Exosomal miRNAs and lncRNAs could be applied as cardiometabolic risk biomarkers, useful in the early diagnosis and prevention of obesity. Furthermore, the targeting of crucial circulating exosomal cargo to tissues involved in the pathogenesis and maintenance of obesity could provide a novel therapeutic approach to this devastating and management-resistant pandemic.

The future of using Internet of Things (loTs) and Context-Aware Technology in E-learning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. Amasha ◽  
Marwa F. Areed ◽  
Salem Alkhalaf ◽  
Rania A. Abougalala ◽  
Safaa M. Elatawy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Context Aware ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals e-Learning: An Uphill to Reshaping Learning in Dentistry in India in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teena Sheethal Dsouza ◽  
Mithra N. Hegde ◽  
Kelvin Peter Pais
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Review Article ◽  
The Future ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
E Learning

AbstractThe sudden outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has compelled universities worldwide to implement strategies for resuming academic courses by transferring some courses to a virtual modality. e-Learning has provided an excellent platform for education during this crisis. This review article discusses the various aspects of e-learning process that have to be considered before implementation, and the strengths and flaws of online education during this pandemic. It also sheds light on the necessary actions required to enhance the efficiency of e-learning in the future.

scholarly journals PERAN DAN TANTANGAN PROFESI PENGEMBANG TEKNOLOGI PEMBELAJARAN PADA PEMBELAJARAN ABAD 21

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Bambang Warsita
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Technology ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Turn Of The Millennium ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
New Learning ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Appropriate Education

Objects in the science of instructional technology are instructional and learning. Instructional and learning are experiencing change and tremendous transformation lately, especially at the turn of the millennium leading to the 21st century. Therefore, this condition is a challenge and demand professional role of instructional technology developers (PTP) to provide solutions. This study aims to describe what are the roles and challenges of the profession instructional technology developer in the learning of the 21st century, as well as what products should be produced by PTP in the future. This study uses a descriptive method. Data collection techniques and information through a literature study. The results of this literature review indicate that the future development of instructional technologies should be able to produce products such as; innovative ICT-based learning models, instructional media, and the application of e-learning. Therefore, the role and challenges facing the current PTP, namely: PTP must be creative and innovative to develop cutting-edge learning model appropriate learning paradigm of the 21st century; PTP must work collaboratively with other professionals in a team to produce a product; PTP needs to improve their competencies, they are competency in the area of learning and competency in the area of technology, especially regarding the new learning media; PTP needs to show real work and o er solutions to problems of learning with e-learning applications. Finally PTP products will be awaited and necessary to support the implementation of the learning process in different types, levels and appropriate education pathway applicable curriculum. AbstrakObjek keilmuan teknologi pembelajaran adalah belajar dan pembelajaran. Belajar dan pembelajaran mengalami perubahan dan transformasi yang luar biasa akhir-akhir ini, terutama pada pergantian millennium mengawali abad ke 21. Kondisi ini menjadi tantangan dan menuntut peran profesi Pengembang Teknologi Pembelajaran (PTP) untuk memberikan solusinya. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan apa peran dan tantangan profesi pengembang teknologi pembelajaran dalam pembelajaran abad 21, serta produk-produk apa yang harus dihasilkan oleh PTP di masa depan. Kajian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dan informasinya melalui studi literatur. Hasil kajian literatur ini menunjukkan bahwa ke depan pengembang teknologi pembelajaran harus mampu menghasilkan produk-produk berupa; model pembelajaran inovatif berbasis TIK, media pembelajaran, dan aplikasi e-pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, peran dan tantangan yang dihadapi PTP saat ini yaitu: PTP harus kreatif dan inovatif mengembangkan model pembelajaran mutakhir yang sesuai paradigma belajar abad 21; PTP harus bekerja sama secara kolaboratif dengan profesi lain dalam suatu tim untuk menghasilkan produk; PTP perlu meningkatkan kompetensinya, yaitu kompetensi bidang pembelajaran dan kompetensi bidang teknologi khususnya mengenai media pembelajaran terbaru; dan PTP perlu menunjukkan karya nyata dan menawarkan solusi-solusi masalah pembelajaran dengan aplikasi e-pembelajaran yang tepat guna. Akhirnya, peran dan produk-produk PTP tersebut ditunggu dan dibutuhkan untuk menunjang terselenggaranya proses pembelajaran di berbagai jenis, jenjang dan jalur pendidikan sesuai kurikulum yang berlaku.

scholarly journals Cyber Security Featuresfor National E-Learning Policy

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1729-1735
Author(s):  
Alya Geogiana Buja
Keyword(s):  
Access Control ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Security Concerns ◽  
Feasible Study

This paper proposes cybersecurity features in the National e-Learning policy. Cybersecurity in the learning environment is becoming an issue that has been considered by the community.  DePAN 1.0 and DePAN 2.0 policies have not been carefully planned in any related security concerns. Amongst security domains in e-learning are authentication and accountability, access control, and non-repudiation issues. However, as the functionality of e-learning is expanding, information must be actively protected in this bigger context to avoid the loss of its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Therefore, the existing policy and guidelines on e-learning have been studied thoroughly.  A very feasible study has been conducted on the existing literature and related works to e-learning and e-learning.  The security threats are also reviewed in this paper.  Based on the established e-Learning policy, therefore, the proposed security features are namely (CSF1) authentication and accountability, (CSF2) access control, (CSF3) protection of communication, and (CSF4) non-repudiation issues.  The findings from this study can be added to the implementation of e-learning in the future.

scholarly journals Distance Learning in Greece during Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p69
Author(s):  
Apostolou George ◽  
Papatsimpas Achilleas ◽  
Gounas Athanasios ◽  
Gkouna Ourania
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Hypothesis Tests ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Restrictive Measures

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reaction of Greeks to this new educational reality due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Since the first restrictive measures were implemented in March 2020in Greece, distance learning has become a dynamic part of people’s daily lives with the prospect of remain in gas such in the future. A total of N=170 students, parents, teachers, civil servants, private sector employees who were involved in the distance learning process either as instructors or as students in the period of Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, were selected with the use of snowball sampling. A questionnaire using demographic and satisfaction related variables was completed by the respondents, namely citizens across Greece, based on a Likert scale questionnaire which is a useful and multidimensional instrument, to assess satisfaction within the time frame from July 7, 2020 to October 20, 2020; the period when there occurred a loosening in the restrictive measures between the two lockdowns in Greece. It was investigated how the demographic factors, specifically gender, age, occupation, and place of residence, influence the attitude of the respondents towards synchronous and asynchronous distance learning as well as their intention to continue using online education services in the future after the lifting of the restrictive measures. Additionally, the customers’ preferences concerning the most enjoyable distance learning experience were examined, so that they will be available to the distance learning program designers. Descriptive statistical analysis and non-parametric statistical hypothesis tests were conducted in SPSS and R. Most of the respondents had not participated in online courses before the Covid-19 outbreak, 46 % did participate in e-learning courses before the Covid-19 lockdown while 54 % did not and 34.1% respondents prefer face-to-face learning, while 15.9% prefer e-learning. Also, 50% respondents prefer a combination of face-to-face learning and e-learning. Hypothesis tests showed that there are statistically significant differences between users’ preferences as well as regarding their demographic characteristics. Undergraduate and postgraduate university students continue to participate in online learning courses and are willing to invest financial resources and time in this new educational process (?2(4)=10.440, p=0.034), unlike high school students who prefer face-to-face learning (p=0.042). The present study will lead to practical implications, such as the formation of e-learning programs which aim for the best user experience and the best learning outcomes. Also, private educational organizations can include the results in the key elements to implementing a strategic marketing mix.

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Attitudes, Barriers, Skills, and Training Needs Among Health Care Professionals

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 110 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 210-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary T. Story ◽  
Dianne R. Neumark-Stzainer ◽  
Nancy E. Sherwood ◽  
Katrina Holt ◽  
Denise Sofka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Adolescent Obesity ◽  
Behavioral Management ◽  
Registered Dietitians ◽  
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners ◽  
And Training

Objective. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate among health care professionals their attitudes, perceived barriers, perceived skill level, and training needs in the management of child and adolescent obesity. Methods. A national needs assessment consisting of a mailed questionnaire was conducted among a random sample of health care professionals. The survey was completed by 202 pediatricians, 293 pediatric nurse practitioners, and 444 registered dietitians. Results. The majority of all respondents felt that childhood obesity was a condition that needs treatment (75%–93%), and affects chronic disease risk (76%–89%) and future quality of life (83%–93%). The most frequent barriers were lack of parent involvement, lack of patient motivation, and lack of support services. Registered dietitians were less likely to identify barriers to treatment compared with pediatricians or pediatric nurse practitioners. The most common areas of self-perceived low proficiency were in the use of behavioral management strategies, guidance in parenting techniques, and addressing family conflicts. All 3 groups expressed high interest in additional training on obesity management of children and adolescents, especially in the area of behavioral management strategies and parenting techniques. Those practitioners with >10 years of practice reported the greatest interest in training. Conclusions. Pediatric practitioners view child and adolescent obesity with concern and feel that intervention is important. However, several important barriers interfere with treatment efforts and will need to be addressed. There is also a need for increased training opportunities related to obesity prevention and treatment. The results of this study provide directions and priorities for training, education, and advocacy efforts.

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