scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of Social Infrastructure on Experiences of Aging in Place in Dublin, Ireland

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 684-685
Author(s):  
Hannah Grove
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Different Types

Abstract This paper presents results from a PhD project that has carried out interviews, mapping exercises and ‘go-along’ interviews with thirty-four people aged sixty-six and over, in an inner city and suburban study area within Dublin, Ireland. A key objective of this research was to identify places, activities and interactions of most importance to older people. Through qualitative and spatial data collection and analysis techniques, different types of ‘social infrastructure’ that individuals value and engage with, as part of their daily lives, are identified and presented using annotated maps. The interactions and types of activities that occur in these places, and why they are important, are also discussed. Results demonstrate the benefits of high quality social infrastructure (and the challenges associated with a lack of social infrastructure) through participant’s own experiences, and highlight the vital role this plays in supporting older people to age well in place.

scholarly journals Creación de significado online: recoger las voces de los y las fans de series televisivas

2019 ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Iolanda Tortajada ◽  
Cilia Willem
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Reception Studies ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Active Audience ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Cultura Popular ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Online Spaces ◽  
Depth Interviews

Quienes siguen series televisivas, en ocasiones, comparten sus opiniones a través de espacios online más o menos institucionalizados. Estas prácticas nos permiten acceder a un conjunto de discursos e interacciones que, si bien no han sido inducidos en un contexto de investigación, proporcionan una gran cantidad de información sobre las lecturas y las apropiaciones que hacen fans y detractores de estos productos mediáticos. A partir de los comentarios expresados sobre Girls (HBO/Canal Plus, 2012-2017) en seis blogs diferentes (FormulaTV, Vertele, Jenesaipop, Blogelpaís, Foro Vandal y Foro Vogue), se explora la utilidad metodológica de los foros online en los estudios de recepción, problematizando el modelo desarrollado por Hall (1973). Girls ironiza sobre el día a día de cuatro jóvenes urbanitas neoyorquinas valiéndose para ello de marcos posfeministas, marcos contestatarios con el posfeminismo y marcos feministas (Bell 2013, Daalmans 2013, Fuller y Driscoll 2015, Weitz 2016). En línea con la riqueza narrativa de la serie, el contenido elaborado en estos entornos indica una notable complejidad de las lecturas expresadas en ellos. En nuestro estudio hemos puesto de manifiesto que, trabajando sobre el material recopilado en estos entornos online, afloran los diferentes tipos de lectura realizados y puede determinarse a qué clase de representaciones se asocia cada tipo de lectura, así como las estrategias establecidas para acercarse y alejarse de los presupuestos de la serie según las experiencias y los valores propios. Además, las interpretaciones vertidas permiten explorar tanto la vinculación que establecen fans y detractores entre sus experiencias cotidianas y las vivencias de los personajes de la serie como sus críticas a la cultura popular. Sin embargo, es imposible profundizar en estos significados sin combinar el análisis de los foros online con entrevistas en profundidad o grupos de discusión. Este tipo de metodologías, pues, más que para conocer a un colectivo o a las personas concretas y sus motivos, sirven para comprender los significados construidos acerca de un producto o manifestación cultural por parte de la audiencia activa.nPor ello, en este trabajo se abordan las ventajas y limitaciones, tanto metodológicas como éticas, de este tipo de recogida y análisis de datos.Television series fans often share their opinions on - more or less institutionalized - online spaces. These spaces and practices allow us to access a set of discourses and interactions that, although they have not been induced in a research context, provide a large amount of information about the readings and the appropriation of meaning of fans and detractors. Using fan discussions about Girls (HBO/Canal Plus, 2012-2017) in six different Spanish blogs (FormulaTV, Vertele, Jenesaipop, Blogelpaís, Foro Vandal and Foro Vogue), we explore the methodological usefulness of online fora in reception studies, problematizing the model developed by Hall (1973). Girls is a satire evolving around the daily lives of four young New York urbanites, displaying post-feminist representation patterns, as well as critical and feminist ones (Bell 2013, Daalmans 2013, Fuller and Driscoll 2015, Weitz 2016). In line with the narrative richness of the series, the contents created on online fora indicate a remarkable complexity of the readings expressed by viewers. In our study we show that by working with the material collected from online environments, the different types of readings come to light and it can be determined to what kind of representations each type of reading is associated, as well as the strategies established to approach or move away from the series’ presuppositions, according to viewers' own experiences and values. In addition, the discussions allow exploring both the connection established by fans and detractors between their daily experiences and the experiences of the characters in the series, and their critique of popular culture. However, we are aware that it is impossible to delve into these meanings without combining the analysis of the online fora with in-depth interviews or discussion groups. This type of methodologies, then, rather than gaining deep knowledge about a collective or a specific segment of the population and their motives, help us to understand the meanings constructed about a product or cultural manifestation by the (active) audience. In this work we therefore address the advantages and limitations, both methodological and ethical, of this type of data collection and analysis.

scholarly journals Living with Light: an ethnographic study of older people’s use and experience of lighting at home

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 01012
Author(s):  
S.L. Nielsen ◽  
M.F. Mullins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Insight Into

This ethnographic study aims to better understand the culture, values and everyday life of elderly people in view of their use of lighting in their homes. By addressing different types of lighting and exploring when, how and why older people used various lighting sources in their homes, the study seeks new insight into and an in-depth understanding of how older people experience light in their everyday lives. The paper introduces the results of a qualitative analysis of the collected data and presents some observations on the values and meanings the elderly attach to light and lighting in their daily lives. It is argued that these patterns are largely shaped by the elderly’s bodily, social and cultural experiences and contexts, so a framework encompassing four major themes is proposed: 1. Traditions, Economy and Environment; 2. Quality of Life and Independence; 3. Health; and 4. Security and Safety.

scholarly journals Developing Age-Friendly Programs in Greater Manchester, UK: Understanding the Role of Social Infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 684-684
Author(s):  
Sophie Yarker ◽  
Chris Phillipson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Networks Of Support

Abstract This paper considers the critical role of social infrastructure in building age-friendly communities. Drawing on two neighbourhood projects, the paper explores the benefits which different types of social connections bring for older people and the types of spaces in which these connections are produced. It provides support for the importance of ‘natural neighbourhood networks’(Gardner, 2011) by demonstrating how everyday encounters help promote informal networks of support. Following Klinenberg’s (2018) analysis of the importance of social infrastructure, the paper argues that the decline of local high streets, closure of libraries, and cuts to the maintenance of green spaces, reduce opportunities for face-to-face social interactions. The paper presents findings from two studies illustrating the importance of social infrastructure in supporting new forms of community action amongst older people. The paper concludes that that the value of social interactions that occur in everyday mundane spaces needs greater emphasis in public policy.

Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia 12 Hingga 24 Bulan di Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Marini Marini ◽  
Khasanah Khasanah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Model Checking ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Development Of Language

Abstract The  problem  of this research is : How is the language development of children age 12 to 24 months in Semarang ?. The purpose of this study is to describe widely and deeply about language development the children age 12 to 24 in Semarang. The method used in this research is qualitative method. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using Miles Hubermen’s model. Checking the validity of the data using triangulation data. The results showed that the development of language of children aged 12 to 24 months in Semarang in expressive is: can produce sound almost perfect in several words; Some of the letters of the words missing from the pronunciation; The missing letters are usually consonants; Haven't been able to pronounce the letter s and r; In General, most people are able to understand the speech of the children is an adult who is close to the child; There is a word that can be spelled perfectly by the child. The words are by and large is the words that are simple and close to the children's daily lives. As for the generally receptive: children can follow and obey what is spoken by adults; The children seem to understand when the adults were talking about them; and children  can understand  to the words that they  heard more than that they can speak.   Keywords: Language, children, expressive, receptive, word.    

scholarly journals The Crosstalk Between Long Non-Coding RNAs and Various Types of Death in Cancer Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382110330
Author(s):  
Wenwen Tang ◽  
Shaomi Zhu ◽  
Xin Liang ◽  
Chi Liu ◽  
Linjiang Song
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cancer Cell Proliferation ◽  
Biological Targets ◽  
Cancer Cell Death ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Tumor Death

With the increasing aging population, cancer has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the number of cancer cases and deaths is only anticipated to grow further. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), which are closely associated with the expression level of downstream genes and various types of bioactivity, are regarded as one of the key regulators of cancer cell proliferation and death. Cell death, including apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis, plays a vital role in the progression of cancer. A better understanding of the regulatory relationships between lncRNAs and these various types of cancer cell death is therefore urgently required. The occurrence and development of tumors can be controlled by increasing or decreasing the expression of lncRNAs, a method which confers broad prospects for cancer treatment. Therefore, it is urgent for us to understand the influence of lncRNAs on the development of different modes of tumor death, and to evaluate whether lncRNAs have the potential to be used as biological targets for inducing cell death and predicting prognosis and recurrence of chemotherapy. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the various forms of cancer cell death, including apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis, and to describe the mechanisms of different types of cancer cell death that are regulated by lncRNAs in order to explore potential targets for cancer therapy.

scholarly journals Waterlogging Risk Assessment: An Undervalued Disaster Risk in Coastal Urban Community of Chattogram, Bangladesh

Earth ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-173
Author(s):  
Md. Rezuanul Islam ◽  
Debasish Roy Raja
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Structural Data ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
City Area ◽  
Inventory Map ◽  
The City

In recent years, rainfall-induced waterlogging has become a common hazard in the highly urbanized coastal city of Chattogram, Bangladesh, resulting in a high magnitude of property damage and economic loss. Therefore, the primary objective of this research was to prepare a waterlogging inventory map and understand the spatial variations of the risk by means of hazard intensity, exposure, and vulnerability of waterlogging. In this research, the inventory map and factors influencing waterlogging hazards were determined from a participatory survey, and other spatial data, including land elevation, population, and structural data, were collected from secondary sources. The analytical hierarchy process was applied to measure the hazard intensity, and the exposure and vulnerability were estimated by overlaying the spatial data onto the hazard intensity map. A total of 58 locations were identified as waterlogging affected, which covered ~8.42% of the city area. We showed that ~3.03% of the city area was greatly vulnerable to waterlogging in terms of their social, infrastructure, critical facilities, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities. The obtained waterlogging risk index map suggested that ~2.71% of the study area was at very high risk, followed by moderate (~0.15%), low (~3.89%), and very low (~1.67%). The risk analysis presented in this study was a simple method that can be applied to assess the relative risk of waterlogging in different regions, and the results were applicable to the prevention and mitigation of waterlogging for Chattogram City.

MODEL-FREE FUNCTIONAL MRI ANALYSIS USING TOPOGRAPHIC INDEPENDENT COMPONENT ANALYSIS

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 217-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANKE MEYER-BÄSE ◽  
OLIVER LANGE ◽  
AXEL WISMÜLLER ◽  
HELGE RITTER
Keyword(s):  
Independent Component Analysis ◽  
Slight Modification ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Independent Component ◽  
Self Organizing Map ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Temporal Domain ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Fmri Analysis

Data-driven fMRI analysis techniques include independent component analysis (ICA) and different types of clustering in the temporal domain. Since each of these methods has its particular strengths, it is natural to look for an approach that unifies Kohonen's self-organizing map and ICA. This is given by the topographic independent component analysis. While achieved by a slight modification of the ICA model, it can be at the same time used to define a topographic order (clusters) between the components, and thus has the usual computational advantages associated with topographic maps. In this contribution, we can show that when applied to fMRI analysis it outperforms FastICA.

scholarly journals African Primary Care Research: Performing a programme evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Dudley
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Programme Evaluation ◽  
Primary Care Research ◽  
Qualitative Interviewing ◽  
Care Research ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Different Types ◽  
African Context

This article is part of a series on Primary Care Research in the African context and focuses on programme evaluation. Different types of programme evaluation are outlined: developmental, process, outcome and impact. Eight steps to follow in designing your programme evaluation are then described in some detail: engage stakeholders; establish what is known; describe the programme; define the evaluation and select a study design; define the indicators; planand manage data collection and analysis; make judgements and recommendations; and disseminate the findings. Other articles in the series cover related topics such as writing your research proposal, performing a literature review, conducting surveys with questionnaires, qualitative interviewing and approaches to quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

When I am old I shall wear purple: a qualitative study of the effect of group poetry sessions on the well-being of older adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Seymour ◽  
Michael Murray
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Poetry Reading ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose There is increasing evidence that participation in various art forms can be beneficial for health and well-being. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of participating in a poetry reading group on a group of older residents of an assisted living facility. Design/methodology/approach Six poetry sessions, each on a different theme, were conducted with a group of volunteer participants. These sessions, those of pre- and post-study focus groups and interviews with the group facilitator and staff contact were audio-recorded. The transcripts of the recordings were then subjected to a thematic analysis. Findings Overall the participants were enthused by the opportunity to participate in the project and the benefits were confirmed by the support staff. In addition, reading poetry on particular themes promoted different types of discussion. Research limitations/implications The number of participants in this study was small and the study was conducted over a short period of time. Practical implications This paper confirms the impact of poetry reading for older people. The challenge is to explore this impact in more detail and over community as well as residential settings. Originality/value This paper is the first empirical report on the value of poetry reading for older people.

Effect of Nano Clay on Mechanical Behavior of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 877 ◽  
pp. 294-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kundan Patel ◽  
Jay Patel ◽  
Piyush Gohil ◽  
Vijaykumar Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Nano Clay ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Polyester Composite

Composite materials play a vital role in many industrial applications. Researchers are working on fabrication of new composite materials worldwide to enhance the applicability of these materials. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Nano clay loading as filler on the mechanical properties of the bamboo fiber yarn reinforced polyester composite. Five different types of composite specimen were prepared with Nano clay loadings of 0 to 4 % weight fraction using hand lay-up technique. It was observed that the composite sheet with 1 wt % nano clay content exhibited the optimized tensile and flexural strength. However the mechanical properties tend to decrease with addition of nano clay content from 2 to 4 wt %. In spite of that the values of mechanical properties with 2 and 3 wt % nano clay content is higher than 0 wt % nano clay content.

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