scholarly journals Planificación dietético-nutricional para una prueba de mountain bike de XCO: estudio de caso (Nutritional planning for an XCO mountain bike event: Case study)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 209-220
Author(s):  
Lars Fernández Rodríguez ◽  
Javier Olaya Cuartero ◽  
José Miguel Martínez-Sanz
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Mountain Bike ◽  
Nutritional Strategy ◽  
Preparation Period ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The University

  El cross country es una modalidad del ciclismo de mountain bike (MTB), cuyas competiciones se caracterizan por dar un determinado número de vueltas a un circuito con una distancia desde 6-9km hasta 40-200km. En estos eventos, es importante planificar una estrategia dietético-nutricional para mitigar la aparición de resultados adversos relacionados con la nutrición. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar la planificación dietético-nutricional de un ciclista de MTB que disputa una competición de cross country. El ciclista es un varón de 27 años (VO2max=74.46 ml•kg-1•min-1; PAM=420W; altura=1.81m; peso=78.6kg; % masa grasa=9.47, sumatorio de pliegues=61.9mm) con 3 años de experiencia en el entrenamiento y competición de pruebas MTB a nivel regional. La intervención tuvo lugar en el gabinete Alinua de la Universidad de Alicante, cuya finalidad fue mejorar la composición corporal y elaborar una programación dietético-nutricional para disputar una carrera de MTB el 23-2-2020 en la provincia de Alicante. La intervención incluía las recomendaciones para deportistas de resistencia y se dividió en un periodo de preparación, periodo de 3 semanas previas a la carrera y periodo competitivo. El participante realizó satisfactoriamente la prueba, se adhirió a la planificación, y no manifestó ningún problema. Para un ciclista, afrontar un evento de estas características con éxito requiere de un asesoramiento teórico-práctico y una programación dietético-nutricional de manera individualizada que trate de contribuir nutricionalmente antes, durante y después de la práctica del ejercicio, así como aminorar la posible aparición de contratiempos que puedan poner en riesgo el rendimiento y la salud. Abstract. Cross Country is a modality of mountain bike cycling (MTB), whose competitions are characterized by giving a certain number of laps to a circuit with a distance from 6-9km to 40-200km. In these events, it is important to plan a dietetic-nutritional strategy to mitigate the appearance of nutrition-related adverse outcomes. The purpose of the study was to plan the dietetic-nutritional planning of a MTB cyclist who competes in a Cross Country competition. The cyclist is a 27-year-old male (VO2max=74.46 ml•kg-1•min-1; MAP=420W; height=1.81m; weight=78.6kg; % fat mass=9.47; sum of 8 skinfolds=61.9mm) with 3 years of experience in training and competing in MTB events at a regional level. The intervention took place in the Alinua cabinet of the University of Alicante, whose purpose was to improve the body composition and to elaborate a dietetic-nutritional program to dispute a MTB race on 23-2-2020 in the province of Alicante. The intervention included the recommendations for endurance athletes and was divided into a preparation period, a period of 3 weeks before the race and a competitive period. Finally, the participant successfully completed the race according to the planning and did not manifest any problems. For a cyclist, facing an event of these characteristics successfully requires theoretical-practical advice and dietary-nutritional programming in an individualized way that tries to contribute at a nutritional level before, during and after physical exercise, as well as to reduce the possible appearance of setbacks that may jeopardize performance and health.

Discussing adverse outcomes with patients

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy S.L. Tan ◽  
Thomas H. Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
The Body ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Communication Challenges

Few communication challenges are as difficult for healthcare providers as talking with patients about adverse events, especially when the adverse event was due to a medical error. Ethicists and professional organizations have long endorsed open communication with patients about adverse events and errors in their care. Over the past decade, however, there has been a substantial increase in attention being paid to transparent communication with patients. Many countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have undertaken major disclosure initiatives. The Joint Commission, the body responsible for the accreditation of most US healthcare facilities, requires that patients be informed of all outcomes in their care, including ‘unanticipated outcomes’. In this chapter, we will explore the special aspects of disclosure in the oncology context, among many other important aspects. The chapter concludes by considering a disclosure case study, and discussing next steps for disclosure in oncology.

scholarly journals Strengthening Research Capacity:An Action Plan for the University of Saskatchewan Extension Division

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott McLean
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
The Body ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
Research Climate ◽  
Productive Research ◽  
Faculty Renewal ◽  
The University

This article presents a case study of how the University of Saskatchewan Extension Division developed an action plan to strengthen its research capacity. Its Action Plan outlines 20 actions, organized into five strategic categories: cultivating a productive research climate; promoting faculty development and faculty renewal; engaging in graduate-level teaching and learning; developing research infrastructure and supportive administrative processes; and encouraging and celebrating research excellence. The body of the article contains an abridged version of the Action Plan, with details such as timelines and lines of responsibility removed. Although written for the University of Saskatchewan Extension Division, this plan is pertinent to many university continuing education units across Canada.

scholarly journals Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange for internationalisation in besieged areas: a case study of the Islamic University of Gaza

2020 ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
Amani Al Mqadma ◽  
Ahmed Al Karriri
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Academic Competencies ◽  
The University

The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) has participated in the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (E+VE) programme since the beginning of 2019. The international relations office, the body responsible for managing the programme at IUG, noticed that there was a positive change in participants’ knowledge and perceptions about VE and its role in enhancing their academic competencies and soft skills during the spring and autumn 2019 terms. As a result, IUG conducted an in-depth study to explore the role of a VE programme at the university in enhancing the students’ cultural understanding, cross-cultural communication, and collaboration while engaging in project based learning.

scholarly journals Vibration transmitted to operator’s back by machines with back-pack power unit: a case study on blower and spraying machines

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2s) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Deboli ◽  
Angela Calvo ◽  
Venerando Rapisarda ◽  
Christian Preti ◽  
Marco Inserillo
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Weighting Factor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Frequency Weighting ◽  
The University ◽  
Iso 2631 ◽  
Comfort Condition

To correctly evaluate the vibration transmitted to the operators, it is necessary to consider each body’s point interested by the vibratory stimulus produced by machines. All the body’s part in contact to the vibration, when a portable device with internal combustion engine is used, are: hands, back and shoulders. Some information for wholebody vibration are available in the ISO 2631-1997 standard, which otherwise refers to a seated operator. ‘C’ type standards for the vibration analysis exist for some portable machines with an internal combustion engine which is comprehensive in the machine (chainsaw, brush-cutter, blower). If the engine is not inside the machine, but it is on the operator’s back, ‘C’ type standards on vibration measurements are quite incomplete. The IMAMOTER institute of CNR, the DISAFA Department (University of Turin) and the Occupational Medicine Department of the University of Catania started some tests to verify the vibration levels transmitted to an operator working with backed engine devices. Two machines have been examined: a blower and a spraying machine. Two operative conditions have been considered during all the tests: idling and full load. Three operators have been involved and each test has been repeated three times. The spraying machine has been tested both with the empty tank and with 10 litres of water, to simulate the load to be caused by the presence of liquid inside the tank. In this work the comfort condition of ISO 2631-1 standard was considered, using the frequency weighting Wc curve with the weighting factor 0.8 for X axis (back-ventral direction) and the Wd curve for Y and Z axis (shoulder - shoulder and buttocks - head) with weighting factors 0.5 and 0.4 (respectively for Y and Z axis). Data were examined using IBM SPSS Statistics 20 software package. The statistical analysis underlined that the running condition is the main factor to condition the vibration levels transmitted to the operator’s back, while the ballast and the operators are influent when the running conditions are distinguished. Concerning medical investigation, lower back and shoulders are the main critical part of the body interested by vibration transmitted to each operator.

scholarly journals The Process of Change from Chairs to Departments at Spanish Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Sara González
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Administrative Organization ◽  
Historical Method ◽  
Departmental System ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University

The transformation of the model of university organization, with the passage of the traditional system of chairs to departmental, began in Spain in the mid-sixties. The educational policy of the regime, taking as reference foreign models such as the German or Anglo- Saxon, introduces via regulations, which are not real and operative, the bases of the new model through the Law of July 17, 1965 on the structure of university faculties and their teaching staff. This article analyses and discusses that initial process of gestation and insertion of the department as a new structure of the hierarchical-administrative organization of the institution, taking the University of Salamanca as an excellent illustration of this case study. For this, the historical method and unpublished printed sources are used – minutes of the Council of Rectors, of Faculty Meetings, correspondence, etc. – as well as legislative sources, which provide us with the basic normative frame of reference. All this allows us to review the main legal milestones and some of the most relevant events that take place prior and subsequent approval of the departmental system, issues that will reveal motivations, points of view and tensions generated among the body of professors before the loss of chairs turned into authentic bastions.

Designing the learning spaces of a university library

2016 ◽  
Vol 117 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 294-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Ellison
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
The Body ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
The University

Purpose This paper reflects on the Bognor Regis Learning Resource Centre at the University of Chichester which opened in early 2012. In particular, it looks at how the spaces within the building were designed to enhance student learning and whether it meets student needs in practice. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted by way of a case study which included interviews and questionnaires. In addition, observations and the measurement of sound levels resulted in the collection of statistical data for analysis. Findings The findings suggest that although the building is popular as a learning space and provides for a variety of learning styles, nevertheless, there are some problems with the interior design. In addition, future pressures and advances in technology will require further development of the building to keep pace with changing user needs and expectations. Originality/value The study contributes to the body of research regarding the use of library space for student learning in higher education. In addition, it makes practical suggestions for future developments that could also be considered by other higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Soft and Hard Skills in Accounting Field-Empiric Results and Implication for the Accountancy Profession

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-56
Author(s):  
Lucian Cernușca
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
The Body ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
International Projects ◽  
Summer Schools ◽  
The University

AbstractThe main objective of the research is to study the perception of students in accounting profile within the "AurelVlaicu" University of Arad in comparison with the employers’ perception of the hard and soft skills needed in view of the accounting graduates’ access on the labour force market. The target group has been asked to express its opinion on the skills required to candidates to access the jobs in order to penetrate the labour force market in the field of accounting. In order to achieve this objective, an empirical study based on a cross-cutting descriptive research has been carried out, the method chosen is the survey based on a questionnaire. The target group consists of 250 students majoring in accounting within "AurelVlaicu" University of Arad, as well as from 300 professional accountants who are members of CECCAR (The Body o Experts and Chartered Accountants of Romania). The case study concluded that a large part of the interviewed accountants have considered that employers would be increasingly interested in hiring young graduates in accounting that hold strong soft skills, being also willing to subsequently invest in trainings to develop their hard skills that they need daily in the chosen job. In order to succeed and perform in the field in which they will work, accounting students (future accounting professionals) must hold a set of powerful soft skills to complete the hard skills acquired and tested during the academic studies. The target group interviewed in the case study considers it would be useful the accounting students to participate in internships, scientific sessions, Erasmus scholarships, voluntary actions, Work and Travel Programs, teambuilding programs, national and international projects, summer schools, student scientific clubs to develop hard and soft skills during the university studies. In order to generate sustainable organisational success, future professionals who will be working in the field of accountancy will have to possess both hard skills and soft skills to be able to contribute in this way to the success of the organization they will be part of and the accounting profession will gain.

scholarly journals Case Study: Body Composition Changes Resulting from a Nutritional Intervention on a Professional Vegan Powerlifter

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8675
Author(s):  
Carlos Hernández-Martínez ◽  
Lars Fernández-Rodríguez ◽  
Marcos Antonio Soriano ◽  
José Miguel Martínez-Sanz
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Weight Class ◽  
Improve Body Composition ◽  
Class Strength ◽  
Composition Changes

Powerlifting is a weight-class strength sport where achieving low fat mass (FM) and high fat-free mass (FFM) is desirable to improve performance. Recent studies have evaluated the nutritional considerations of different eating patterns, such as vegan diets (VD), in athlete populations. VD are a challenge for athletes who want to attain body composition changes. The aim of this case study is to report on the body composition changes and subjective feelings of a male professional vegan powerlifter following VD for six weeks. The body mass of the powerlifter decreased from 79.3 to 77.4 kg (2.39%). Along with this, FM decreased from 15.0 to 11.4 kg (24%). Conversely, FFM increased from 64.3 to 66.0 kg (2.64%). Moreover, the powerlifter communicated no subjective feelings of low energy availability during training sessions. The VD might compromise adherence in a nutritional intervention which aims to improve body composition due to the nutritional requirements for fat loss. Therefore, more appropriate health assessments, including blood and psychological tests, are required for professional athletes. This short-term VD intervention was satisfactory for improving body composition and no adverse outcomes were reported.

HIPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM PADA IBU HAMIL DI KLINIK BIDAN SUPRIYATI SRIBIT BERBAH SLEMAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Pramukti Dian Setianingrum ◽  
Farah Irmania Tsani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World

Backgroud: The World Health Organization (WHO) explained that the number of Hyperemesis Gravidarum cases reached 12.5% of the total number of pregnancies in the world and the results of the Demographic Survey conducted in 2007, stated that 26% of women with live births experienced complications. The results of the observations conducted at the Midwife Supriyati Clinic found that pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum, with a comparison of 10 pregnant women who examined their contents there were about 4 pregnant women who complained of excessive nausea and vomiting. Objective: to determine the hyperemesis Gravidarum of pregnant mother in clinic. Methods: This study used Qualitative research methods by using a case study approach (Case Study.) Result: The description of excessive nausea of vomiting in women with Hipermemsis Gravidarum is continuous nausea and vomiting more than 10 times in one day, no appetite or vomiting when fed, the body feels weak, blood pressure decreases until the body weight decreases and interferes with daily activities days The factors that influence the occurrence of Hyperemesis Gravidarum are Hormonal, Diet, Unwanted Pregnancy, and psychology, primigravida does not affect the occurrence of Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Conclusion: Mothers who experience Hyperemesis Gravidarum feel nausea vomiting continuously more than 10 times in one day, no appetite or vomiting when fed, the body feels weak, blood pressure decreases until the weight decreases and interferes with daily activities, it is because there are several factors, namely, hormonal actors, diet, unwanted pregnancy, and psychology.

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