scholarly journals A molecular outlook review on how coffee and oats can help redefine the way we take care of our health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Juan Luis Delgado-Gallegos ◽  
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Aurora de Jesus Garza-Juarez ◽  
Zuca G-Buentello ◽  
Jose Francisco Islas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Work Schedule ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Regular Consumption ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Sugary Beverages ◽  
High Level

Chronic degenerative diseases like obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, fatty liver, have gained high prevalence in the world, due to sedentarism, improper nutritional habits as well as alcohol and tobacco consumption. Studies have shown that regular consumption of breakfast leads to a wide range of benefits, especially for the liver. The liver is a key organ for metabolic homeostasis regulating and governing energy metabolism, mostly providing nutrients for reabsorption. Benefits of a nutrimental quality breakfast seem to help lower body mass index, prevent metabolic diseases, and overall improve quality of life. Unfortunately, these include either high cholesterol or high-sugar foods including cold cuts, bread, eggs, and sugary beverages. Also, much of the population’s work schedule relates to long hours and high-level of stress, therefore malnutrition, and inadequate eating schedules are common.

scholarly journals Health benefits of physical activity with special reference to interaction with diet

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (2b) ◽  
pp. 517-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
IM Vuori
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Inadequate Nutrition ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Reduced Risk

AbstractRegular physical activity causes numerous and substantial performance-improving And health-enhancing effects. Most of them are highly predictable, dose-dependent and generalizable to a wide range of population groups. Many of the biological effects of regular, moderate physical activity translate into substantially reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, maturity onset diabetes, overweight and obesity, and osteoporosis. These effects also substantially reduce the risk of deterioration of functional capacity. In the genesis of these conditions, alack of physical activity and inadequate nutrition act synergistically and in part additively, and they operate largely through the same pathways. It is conceivable to suggest that the prevalence of, e.g, the above mentioned metabolic diseases is so high in Europe largely because of the high prevalence of sedentariness and inadequate nutrition. Thus, both physical activity and nutrition have to be given strong emphasis in policies, strategies and programmes that will be developed and implemented for improving the health of Europeans.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON THE EXAMPLE OF DNIPROPETROVSK REGION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuliia Goley
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
High Level

A global imperative that is especially relevant for Ukraine in view of the social, environmental and economic challenges of sustainable development is to ensure sustainable development. Therefore, addressing the topic of prospects for the development of infrastructure in the country's regions, given the fact that Ukraine is currently moving towards the implementation of a wide range of reforms aimed at improving the welfare of the population is a very important topic. First, because the components of the infrastructure are the main principles of quality of life, which affect the level of satisfaction of citizens. Secondly, a highly developed infrastructure complex is able to bring the country to a whole new European level of development. In terms of infrastructure development, the following priority areas are: housing and communal services, transport and communications, medicine, education, recreation system, ecology, social security, culture, as the most important systems that ensure the gradual sustainable development of each region, and the country as a whole. Despite the sufficient attention of state and regional authorities to the development of infrastructure in many regions of the country, there are still problems of existing infrastructure facilities, such as - educational, cultural, sports, medical, preschool educational institutions and schools, hospitals, etc. The degree of wear of which sometimes reaches 60%. In addition, there are problems with the provision of urban and regional transport to meet the existing needs of residents of the city and its remote areas, which provokes significant time to travel, and so on. In general, the quality of most social infrastructure facilities leaves much to be desired, which determines the high degree of relevance of the topic of this article. The article analyzes the current state of educational institutions, health care and transport infrastructure of the Dnipropetrovsk region, identifies urgent problems. In addition, the problems of the development of transport infrastructure (insufficient number of transport units, its unsatisfactory technical condition, frequent breakdowns, high level of wear, etc.) are highlighted, which requires taking measures to increase the level of accessibility and comfort of transport in the region.

scholarly journals Health in the rural environment: a postural evaluation of milking workers in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 35004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudilaine Caldas de Oliveira ◽  
Antônio Augusto de Paula Xavier ◽  
Leandra Ulbricht ◽  
Antônio Renato Pereira Moro ◽  
Marjorie Maria Belinelli
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain ◽  
High Level ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Level Of Effort

This study aims to evaluate the postures of workers during the activities of milking and handling dairy cattle in the Community of Campo Mourão Municipalities, in Brazil. To identify the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, the study was divided into two stages: first, we identified the demographic profile of the sample through a questionnaire and then obtained information about problems with pain and discomfort by applying the Standardised Nordic Questionnaire. The second stage consisted of an analysis of the activity of six farms to identify the natural ergonomic risk factors. To evaluate and record the postures, we used the REBA method (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) to correlate the prevalence of pain/discomfort with the positions adopted by workers in a production system. The study demonstrated that 87% of workers had pains and showed that the main postures throughout the workday are trunk tilting and bending, characterizing a job that requires awkward postures, with a high level of effort, in most activities, which may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal injuries for these workers. The REBA method also pointed out a high level of risk. During their routine, dairy farm workers adopt harmful positions that cause a high prevalence of pain/discomfort. Ergonomic recommendations are thus proposed to reduce these awkward postures of workers and consequently improve their quality of life at work.

scholarly journals Smart City Technology: Ecological Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 295 ◽  
pp. 01032
Author(s):  
Anton Nazarov ◽  
Natalya Tovmasyan ◽  
Denis Kovtun
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ecological Sustainability ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
High Level

The Smart City concept includes a fairly wide range of characteristics of this new phenomenon for modern society. The main goal of creating smart cities is the comfortable living in them of people with a high level of well-being. The quality of living conditions for people in smart cities directly depends on how clean their natural environment is. The article examines the features of the development of the ecological vector of creating cities with maximum amenities for residents. Possible risks associated with negligence towards objects of animate and inanimate nature are listed, ways of high-quality environmental protection of cities of the future are outlined.

scholarly journals Meta-Algorithms for Scheduling a Chain of Coarse-Grained Tasks on an Array of Reconfigurable FPGAs

VLSI Design ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh P. Mehta ◽  
Carl Shetters ◽  
Donald W. Bouldin
Keyword(s):  
Linear Array ◽  
General Scheme ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Optimal Solutions ◽  
Small Constant ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Problem Formulations ◽  
A Chain ◽  
High Level

This paper considers the problem of scheduling a chain of n coarse-grained tasks on a linear array of k reconfigurable FPGAs with the objective of primarily minimizing reconfiguration time. A high-level meta-algorithm along with two detailed meta-algorithms (GPRM and SPRM) that support a wide range of problem formulations and cost functions is presented. GPRM, the more general of the two schemes, reduces the problem to computing a shortest path in a DAG; SPRM, the less general scheme, employs dynamic programming. Both meta algorithms are linear in n and compute optimal solutions. GPRM can be exponential in k but is nevertheless practical because k is typically a small constant. The deterministic quality of this meta algorithm and the guarantee of optimal solutions for all of the formulations discussed make this approach a powerful alternative to other metatechniques such as simulated annealing and genetic algorithms.

scholarly journals Methodologies for Qualitative Spatial and Temporal Reasoning Application Design

2012 ◽  
pp. 168-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Schultz ◽  
Robert Amor ◽  
Hans W. Guesgen
Keyword(s):  
Design Patterns ◽  
Temporal Reasoning ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Coverage Analysis ◽  
Integration Test ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Level ◽  
Application Design

Although a wide range of sophisticated Qualitative Spatial and Temporal Reasoning (QSTR) formalisms have now been developed, there are relatively few applications that apply these commonsense methods. To address this problem, the authors of this chapter developed methodologies that support QSTR application design. They established a theoretical foundation for QSTR applications that includes the roles of application designers and users. The authors adapted formal software requirements that allow a designer to specify the customer’s operational requirements and the functional requirements of a QSTR application. The chapter presents design patterns for organising the components of QSTR applications, and a methodology for defining high-level neighbourhoods that are derived from the system structure. Finally, the authors develop a methodology for QSTR application validation by defining a complexity metric called H-complexity that is used in test coverage analysis for assessing the quality of unit and integration test sets.

: Dysmenorrhea and impact on Quality of Life

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogunfowora Olumide Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Menstrual History ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Dysmenorrhea, painful menstruation, is a common chronic condition of pain that affects a wide range of young women capable of reducing their quality of life, decrease their ability to function at a 100 percent and ultimately causing a reduction in productively for the affected person for a period of time. Many studies have shown that the level of knowledge about dysmenorrhea is unsatisfactory especially in young women and that it indeed has the ability to disrupt a peaceful flow in rhythm and pattern of women in executing daily activities, the aim of this study is therefore to determine the true extent at which dysmenorrhea interferes with daily activities. Materials and Methods: Data collection was done using an 18-item self-administered questionnaire developed to capture the aim of this study between September and November, 2016. Data was entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 11.5 (SPSS 11.5). Descriptive statistics of socio-demographic information, menstrual history and symptoms of participants regarding dysmenorrhea as well as impact on quality of life were determined and reported in the forms of mean, standard deviation, proportions and percentages.   Results: The average participant’s age was 20 years +/- 1.206 years (ranging from 17-30 years). 24% (76) were found to be less than 20 years of age whereas only 8% (25) were above 22 years of age. Most of the responders, 68% (216) fell within the age group of 20-24. The mean BMI of the participants was 22.03 +/- 2.27 kg/m2 (ranging from 16.8 kg/m2 to 33.04 kg/m2 ). Most of the participants had a normal BMI (18.5-25) which was around 69% of the total participants. Participants in the underweight and overweight categories had almost equal distribution with 17% were and 14% respectively Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea is a common health problem and high gynecological referral rate due to its high prevalence rate. It exerts a significant effect on the daily activities and a detrimental effect on the quality of life among the female population  

scholarly journals Disordered eating and eating disorders in male elite athletes: a scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000801
Author(s):  
Yannis Karrer ◽  
Robin Halioua ◽  
Sonja Mötteli ◽  
Samuel Iff ◽  
Erich Seifritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Sport Type ◽  
High Level

BackgroundEating disorders (ED) and disordered eating (DE) among male elite athletes share some of the characteristics seen in female elite athletes and the population, but also exhibit some key differences.ObjectiveScoping review of ED and DE in male elite athletes.MethodsIn May 2020, a comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted for DE and ED in male elite athletes.ResultsWe identified 80 studies which included 47 uncontrolled, 14 controlled studies, one interventional trial and 18 reviews.DiscussionThere was a wide range of definitions of DE and a high level of heterogeneity regarding competitive level, age and sport type. In adult male elite athletes, ED prevalence rates up to 32.5% were found, higher than in the general population. Prevalence was not higher in young/adolescent male elite athletes. The most frequently associated factor was competing in weight-sensitive sports. Male elite athletes tended to exhibit less body dissatisfaction than controls and were not always associated with DE. There were no studies looking at the prognosis or reporting an evidence-based approach for the management of DE in male elite athletes.ConclusionExisting literature indicates high prevalence of DE and ED in male elite athletes, with a wide range of aetiopathogenesis. There is a need for longitudinal studies to characterise the pathology and long-term outcomes, as well as develop standardised tools for assessment and treatments.

scholarly journals MODERN APPROACHES TO DYSPHOTOPSIA ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENTOF PATIENT SATISFACTION AND SPECTACLE INDEPENDENCE AFTER MULTIFOCALINTRAOCULAR CORRECTION: REVIEW

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 355-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. A. Morozova ◽  
T. Z. Kerimov
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Contact Lenses ◽  
Intraocular Lenses ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Multifocal Intraocular Lenses ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Level ◽  
Different Levels

The core target of multifocal IOLs implantation is to provide advanced visual quality at different distances without spectacle or contact lenses that can be valuable when monofocal IOLs are implanted. Patients with monofocal IOLs need spectacles or contact lenses for the near and intermediate distance's vision. Multifocal intraocular lenses due to the optical part construction provide spectacle independence for patients in the postoperative period. The aim of this review was to analyze the modern approach to the several aspects of multifocal intraocular correction: spectacle independence, dysphotopsia, patient satisfaction. Patients’ questionnaire after surgery provides the data for evaluation of the quality of life, vision satisfaction at all range of distances on different levels of illumination, and patient activities of daily living. During the long period, a photic phenomenon (dysphotopsia) had been discussed in the literature as the principal reason for decrease of patients satisfaction with the treatment and lens explantation. Recently, high grade of spectacle independence and low risk of photic phenomena after modern multifocal IOLs implantation determine high-level patient satisfaction after cataract surgery. Multifocal intraocular correction is the effective technology for restoring passive accommodation that the wide range of the clinical studies proved. This review analyzes 33 studies (32 clinical studies and 1 metaanalisis) published in international peer-reviewed targeted titles.

The Effect of Microbial Activity on the Containment of Radioactive Waste in a Deep Geological Repository

1981 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia M. West ◽  
Ian G. Mckinley ◽  
Neil A. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Geological Repository ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Radioactive Waste Repositories ◽  
High Level ◽  
Waste Repositories ◽  
Geological Formations

Much effort is currently centred on the construction of elaborate computer programs to model the release to the biosphere of radionuclides from proposed high level radioactive waste repositories in deep geological formations. Although the lack or poor quality of background data is often emphasised, it is generally considered that by examining a wide range of possible values of the important parameters involved, likely processes are assessed or their omission and possible relevence is acknowledged.

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