scholarly journals Phytosanitary Interventions for Safe Global Germplasm Exchange and the Prevention of Transboundary Pest Spread: The Role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 328
Author(s):  
P. Lava Kumar ◽  
Maritza Cuervo ◽  
J. F. Kreuze ◽  
Giovanna Muller ◽  
Gururaj Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Germplasm Exchange ◽  
Seed Health ◽  
The World ◽  
High Risk Factor ◽  
Global Movement ◽  
Intensive Procedures

The inherent ability of seeds (orthodox, intermediate, and recalcitrant seeds and vegetative propagules) to serve as carriers of pests and pathogens (hereafter referred to as pests) and the risk of transboundary spread along with the seed movement present a high-risk factor for international germplasm distribution activities. Quarantine and phytosanitary procedures have been established by many countries around the world to minimize seed-borne pest spread by screening export and import consignments of germplasm. The effectiveness of these time-consuming and cost-intensive procedures depends on the knowledge of pest distribution, availability of diagnostic tools for seed health testing, qualified operators, procedures for inspection, and seed phytosanitation. This review describes a unique multidisciplinary approach used by the CGIAR Germplasm Health Units (GHUs) in ensuring phytosanitary protection for the safe conservation and global movement of germplasm from the 11 CGIAR genebanks and breeding programs that acquire and distribute germplasm to and from all parts of the world for agricultural research and food security. We also present the challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations stemming from the experience of GHUs, which collaborate with the national quarantine systems to export and distribute about 100,000 germplasm samples annually to partners located in about 90 to 100 countries. Furthermore, we describe how GHUs adjust their procedures to stay in alignment with evolving phytosanitary regulations and pest risk scenarios. In conclusion, we state the benefits of globally coordinated phytosanitary networks for the prevention of the intercontinental spread of pests that are transmissible through plant propagation materials.

Applying Andragogical Concepts in Creating a Sustainable Lifelong Learning Society

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Suwithida Charungkaittikul ◽  
John A. Henschke
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Learning Society ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

Today, the world is changing, re-establishing the role of education to have a developed society. This article aims to explore the practical application of Andragogy as a key element for creating a sustainable lifelong learning society, to propose strategies for developing a lifelong learning society using andragogical concepts, to enhance ‘andragogy' as a scientific academic discipline and to expand on the horizon of andragogical assumptions and processes put forth by Malcolm Knowles. The literature on andragogy demonstrates the need to consider the future of andragogy, which may strengthen the theory and allow for the assumptions and processes to further guide this aspect of adult education. While the journey towards a lifelong learning society will continue to evolve, the lessons learned may help to identify key facilitating factors as well as pitfalls to be avoided in formulating more comprehensive lifelong learning society development strategies in the future.

Review of research on the impact of physical activity on mental state of the elderly

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Morga ◽  
Justyna Traczyk ◽  
Klaudyna Wittenbeck ◽  
Agnieszka Zygmont
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental State ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
The World ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

AbstractThe aim of the review was to find the factors correlated to the state of mental and physical health of the elderly as well as the factors, behaviours and activities that can be influenced and potentially modified. We performed an analysis of results of research conducted in many places all across the world among the persons after the age of 50. The results of this research indicate a significant role of physical activity in functioning of the elderly. They show how it influences their performance of everyday activities, their mood and health. We discuss the research taking into account the diagnostic tools used, the interventions performed and their effectiveness.

A 1997-1998 Whitbread Sail Program- Lessons Learned

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Ranzenbach ◽  
Per Andersson ◽  
David Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Computational Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
The World ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Design Construction

There are many factors critical to the success of a Whitbread Round The World Race™ campaign. One of the most significant is the design, construction, and selection of an individual leg inventory of offwind sails. As a result of the technical challenges to the experimental and computational analysis of offwind sails, shape development for this class of sails has historically relied upon empirical efforts. An added element for any advanced, state-of-the-art, sail development program is the extensive reliance upon wind tunnel results to guide sail shape improvement and leg inventory selection of offwind sails. Lessons regarding improved offwind sail shapes, construction techniques, use of exotic materials, and sail trim learned or reinforced during the 1997-98 Whitbread Round the World Race sail development program for Swedish Match, are described with particular emphasis placed on the role of wind tunnel testing.

scholarly journals Mobilne narzędzia diagnostyczne i globalizujące się zaburzenia psychiczne. O roli DSM w kształtowaniu kulturowego obrazu zdrowia psychicznego

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Michał Wróblewski
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Diagnostic Tool ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Cultural Image ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Way Of Thinking

Mobile diagnostic tools and globalizing mental disorders: On the role of DSM in shaping the cultural image of mental healthThe article analyses the phenomenon of globalization of mental disorders, focusing on the dis­semination of the US diagnostic manual — the DSM. The DSM is an example of a mobile infra­structure, which enables the circulation of a certain way of thinking about mental disorders. Selected examples show how this diagnostic tool changes medical practices and the cultural image of mental health in different regions of the world. Those examples are PTSD, depression, ADHD.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Cassaniti
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Mental Processes ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The World

The final chapter returns the analysis back to mindfulness in the United States, and the lessons learned about how mindfulness is understood differently in Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka compared with its popular meanings in the United States. Drawing from the experiences of over 100 informants in the Pacific Northwest, the concluding chapter shows how the TAPES of temporality, affect, power, ethics, and selfhood are articulated in different ways by people in the different regions. The chapter includes a concluding discussion of how authoritative discourses about mindfulness move through space and time, and how these lessons may inform larger questions about the role of culture in mental processes around the world.

Applying Andragogical Concepts in Creating a Sustainable Lifelong Learning Society

2021 ◽  
pp. 576-590
Author(s):  
Suwithida Charungkaittikul ◽  
John A. Henschke
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning Society ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

Today, the world is changing, re-establishing the role of education to have a developed society. This article aims to explore the practical application of Andragogy as a key element for creating a sustainable lifelong learning society, to propose strategies for developing a lifelong learning society using andragogical concepts, to enhance ‘andragogy' as a scientific academic discipline and to expand on the horizon of andragogical assumptions and processes put forth by Malcolm Knowles. The literature on andragogy demonstrates the need to consider the future of andragogy, which may strengthen the theory and allow for the assumptions and processes to further guide this aspect of adult education. While the journey towards a lifelong learning society will continue to evolve, the lessons learned may help to identify key facilitating factors as well as pitfalls to be avoided in formulating more comprehensive lifelong learning society development strategies in the future.

The role of non-governmental organizations in vaccine development and delivery

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Walton
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Vaccine Candidates ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The World

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to define the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play across the vaccine development and delivery spectrum within the vaccine enterprise. As demonstrated in this paper, NGOs can play a critical role in prioritizing and accelerating the development and introduction of new vaccines against diseases that disproportionally burden children, women, and communities in the poorest countries around the world. Design/methodology/approach The author has used case studies from decades of work by PATH, an international NGO, to help develop and implement vaccines, to illustrate the roles of NGOs can play during each of the stages along the development and delivery spectrum. Findings There are four key considerations that can help determine the ability of a given vaccine to be introduced and scaled within a health system: accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and availability. As more vaccine candidates are identified and move along the development and delivery pathway, there will be increased demand for NGOs to continue playing a pivotal role to address these considerations. Originality/value This paper aims to highlight a few of the lessons learned from PATH's four decades of experience in the hope they will contribute and be applied to the evolving environment of vaccine enterprise.

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