Special issue on music therapy in the context of dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-155
Author(s):  
Melissa Mercadal-Brotons
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue

The demographic global changes in societies, coupled with the increase of life expectancy, have resulted in common disease processes at older ages...

scholarly journals Introduction to the special issue “Climate of the past 2000 years: regional and trans-regional syntheses”

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 611-615
Author(s):  
Chris S. M. Turney ◽  
Helen V. McGregor ◽  
Pierre Francus ◽  
Nerilie Abram ◽  
Michael N. Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Past ◽  
Global View ◽  
Past 2000 Years ◽  
Recent Climate ◽  
Observational Record

Abstract. This PAGES (Past Global Changes) 2k (climate of the past 2000 years working group) special issue of Climate of the Past brings together the latest understanding of regional change and impacts from PAGES 2k groups across a range of proxies and regions. The special issue has emerged from a need to determine the magnitude and rate of change of regional and global climate beyond the timescales accessible within the observational record. This knowledge also plays an important role in attribution studies and is fundamental to understanding the mechanisms and environmental and societal impacts of recent climate change. The scientific studies in the special issue reflect the urgent need to better understand regional differences from a truly global view around the PAGES themes of “Climate Variability, Modes and Mechanisms”, “Methods and Uncertainties”, and “Proxy and Model Understanding”.

Introduction to the special issue on robotics for health care

Robotica ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kassler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Social Security Systems ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Ageing Society ◽  
Robot Systems ◽  
Industrialised Countries

Robots in the 20th century have been valued mainly for their enhancement of productivity. According to Professor Ichiro Kato of Waseda University, 21st-century robots will be valued because they enhance amenity. The development of robot systems for health care, detailed in this special issue of Robotica, is an affirmation of this forecast.Several factors have combined to cause this development, although economic factors are paramount. Industrialised countries, where robots are most likely to be used, face an ageing population-a result of lower birth rates, reduced infant mortality and increased life expectancy. This ‘ageing society' is expected to have enormous impact upon these countries’ health and social security systems which devote a large proportion of their resources to the care of older people.

Music, Music Therapy and Trauma

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Stephen W. Porges ◽  
Andrew Rossetti
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Special Issue

This special issue of ‘Music and Medicine’ entitled ‘Music, Music Therapy and Trauma’ highlights the important role that music therapy may play in the treatment of trauma-related disorders...

Special Issue on Adaptation to Global-Warming-Triggered Disasters

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syunsuke Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue

The Committee on Disaster Mitigation under Global Changes of Natural and Social Environments, Science Council of Japan (SCJ), issued on May 30, 2007 a report, “Policies for Creation of a Safe and Secure Society against Increasing Natural Disasters around the World”. The report, which includes an outline of Japan’s past responses to natural disasters of a global scale, provides a comprehensive discussion of a desirable direction for the development of infrastructure and social systems to meet the forthcoming changes in nature and society. Based on the report, the committee reported to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, in response to the minister’s former inquiry. Another report was issued on countermeasures by adaptation to water-related disasters, following the former report and the result of discussions made in the subcommittee on June 26, 2008. This special issue of JDR is based on the latter report of Science Council of Japan. In Japan, over the past 30 years, the number of days of heavy rain with a daily rainfall of 200 mm or more have increased to about 1.5 times that of the first 30 years of the 20th century. It has been pointed out that this is likely to have been caused by global warming. The Fourth report of the IPCC indicates that even low-end predictions implies an unavoidable temperature rise of about 2°C, and, even if the concentration of greenhouse gases is stabilized, the ongoing warming and sea level rise will continue for several centuries. In terms of social systems, population and assets are increasingly concentrated in metropolitan areas. At the same time, economic recession and aging of the population are accelerating especially in rural areas. The central parts of small- and medium-size cities have lost vitality, and so-called marginal settlements are increasing in farming, forestry and fishing villages. These factors make it difficult and complicated to maintain social functions to fight with natural disasters. Under these circumstances, it is quite important in our country to take an action for adaptation to climate changes, where land is vulnerable to water-related disasters. The need for adaptation has widely been recognized in Europe, and various reports have been issued there. In Japan, initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases emission are being actively discussed, but both the central government and the people still do not fully recognize the importance of adaptation to water-related disasters. Elsewhere, increases in extreme weather and climate events have caused flood disasters, such as those that have been occurring with larger frequency in the downstream deltas of Asian rivers. The latter type of disaster is exemplified by the unprecedented huge flood disaster that occurred in Myanmar in May in the last year. The increase of population in Asia will induce shortage of water resources in near future. Japan, which is in the Asian Monsoon Region, has a natural and social geography similar to these countries. Japan should implement strong assistance programs based on accumulated knowledge and advanced technologies developed. To treat the adaptations mentioned in the above, there are many components to be considered such as follows: (1) Reliable assessment of future climate, economic and social situation such as population. (2) Developing physical and social infrastructures. (3) Building disaster awareness and preparation in communities. (4) Planning for recovery and restoration. (5) Research and development for adaptation. (6) International contributions for preventing water-related disasters. In this special issue of JDR, these subjects are treated in series by introducing 5 papers written by leading researchers and engineer worked in the central government. However, the details of international contributions could not be included in this issue.

scholarly journals SPECIAL ISSUE: PERSPECTIVES ON MUSIC EDUCATION

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
GORDON COX ◽  
STEPHANIE PITTS
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Recent Developments

Music education is an eclectic field of study, and those concerned with questions of musical learning and teaching draw upon a variety of disciplines including psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, ethnomusicology, and music therapy. For this Special Issue, we have asked leading scholars within these disciplines to share insights on how their research area might contribute to a greater understanding of the learning and teaching of music. Our aim and theirs is to communicate recent developments in the disciplines to music educators, and hopefully to stimulate in the pages of BJME a dialogue with colleagues in related fields of interest.

Employability of higher education graduates in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samo Pavlin ◽  
Ivan Svetlik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on “Employability of higher education graduates in europe” from the perspective of global changes. Design/methodology/approach – The empirically based papers of the special issue address six main areas related to the transition of graduates from education to the labour market: employment and employability, job (mis)match, development of particular areas of competency, new certificates of higher education, along with the disciplinarity and status of the self-perceived role of academics in supporting graduates’ careers. Findings – This issue provides empirical findings relevant to various stakeholders of higher education systems which are essential for strategic development in the area. Originality/value – The selection of papers proposes an interdisciplinary scientific approach in the areas of bridging (higher) education with the labour market.

Introduction to the Special Issue on Psychiatric Music Therapy

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. S. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Special Issue

INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON OER AND ONLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL, RURAL, AND HARD-TO-REACH POPULATIONS

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Vignare ◽  
Christine Geith
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Networks ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
Hard To Reach Populations

This special issue of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks on Online Learning and Open Educational Resources (OER) for International, Rural & Hard-to-Reach Populations is a compilation of projects spurred by global changes and needs in education. Extending knowledge and education to masses through internet technologies has flourished for the last 15 years. The reach of online education is just beginning to penetrate international and rural populations. OER plus online learning are a powerful set of tools that extend reach and lower costs [1]. This special issue showcases projects and trends which, when combined, are changing the scope and reach of education.

Special issue on music therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Back to normal?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Mark Ettenberger ◽  
Joanne V. Loewy
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Living Will ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
To Come

2020 will most certainly be a memorable year. The COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly altered our lives and our perspectives on participating in activities of daily living will likely shift in the years to come. While the pain, struggle and horror of the pandemic has affected so many, our thoughts lie particularly with those who passed away, their families and friends, and carers – both professional and personal – around the globe...

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