EuroMoonMars-Poland Analog Astronaut Campaigns of 2021

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin McGrath ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Weather Forecast ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Astronaut Training ◽  
Scientific Skills ◽  
Machine Interaction

<p>We shall describe a series of periods of Habitat Isolations that took place at The Analog Astronaut Training Centre near Krakow Poland during 2021. A number of organisations with participating members from various European Universities, were all working as part of the EuroMoonMars Project. The aim of these campaigns is to build a foundation for training future Analog Astronauts whilst developing their scientific skills and knowledge. This will support current research in developing a habitat on the surface of the Moon or Mars.</p> <p>EMMPOL 3, 4 & 5 (22 April-15 May 2021): These campaigns were crews of six Analog Astronauts that spent seven days in isolation; they were supported by a local team that assisted in the case that any problem arises and run a daily astronomical weather forecast. During the isolation period the Astronauts conducted a variety of scientific experiments and tested various technological instruments. These projects include the development of communication techniques, the investigation into laboratory equipment and advancement in the understanding of human and machine interaction. The Astronauts carried out a variety of daily tasks and activities such as physical health training, meal preparation and individual downtime that will assist in the well-being of each participant.</p> <p>EMMPOL 6 & 7 (August 2021): These campaigns will hope to be in advancement to the previous missions that will investigate more areas of scientific research. These missions will take place in August along with a Rocket Workshop headed by the AATC Team.</p> <p> </p> <p>We thank the Analog Astronaut Training Centre, and EuroMoonMars team colleagues providing support.</p>

scholarly journals Beacon in Information System as Way of Supporting Identification of Cattle Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1062
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Koszela ◽  
Wojciech Mueller ◽  
Jakub Otrząsek ◽  
Mateusz Łukomski ◽  
Sebastian Kujawa
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Dairy Herd ◽  
Weather Forecast ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
New Information ◽  
Conducting Research

The paper concentrates on researching the possibilities of using modern information technologies in animal production in order to monitor and identify behavior and well-being of cows. Having in mind the challenges related to managing dairy herds, and economic pressure put on breeders (as well as the broadly defined well-being of animals), an endeavor was made to create a new method, which would be competitive in comparison with the existing solutions. The proposed method of collecting data and data processing with beacon devices as well as data warehouse, allows—according to the authors—a more complete identification of behaviors and physiological condition of a dairy herd. It is also worth pointing out that this method is competitive in terms of price. By virtue of the multitude of data that were collected, a decision was made to resign from processing data on a local computer and use a cloud compute engine instead. The presented information system creates a sequence of components, which were subject to verification both on the level of creating and conducting research. Research results that were received were then compared with knowledge presented in the literature. A vital element of validation of the aforementioned methodology was comparing results that were achieved in the course of research work with the system making use of pedometer. The aim of the authors was to develop a new information technology solution, as well as a method based on beacons, which are rather universal devices, with the use of data warehouses, allowing the identification of behavior and physiological state of milk cattle, the method which would be competitive in comparison with the existing solutions, especially in terms of price. In the proposed solution, both information coming from microcomputers and weather forecast data coming from weather forecast stations, which make the above identification easy, were used as data sources.

scholarly journals Social Well-Being at School: Development and Validation of a Scale for Primary Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidon Moliner ◽  
Francisco Alegre ◽  
Alberto Cabedo-Mas ◽  
Oscar Chiva-Bartoll
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education Students ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
International Audience ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
School Attitude ◽  
Development And Validation

This study presents the development and validation of a scale for Primary Education students that measures social well-being. A seven-factor structure was defined, with the factors being: achievement, cooperation, cohesion, coexistence, attitude towards school, attitude towards diversity and solidarity. 14 experts from independent European universities participated in the validation process of the scale. The 38-item scale showed considerable reliability (Cronbach’s alpha =0.91). The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original seven-factor structure with consistent goodness and badness of fit indexes. The promising results in this study suggest that this scale may be suitable for an international audience.

Is health behavior among university students determined by actual body shape or by body image? A European study

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Maria Piedade Brandão ◽  
Annettte Quinto Romani ◽  
Frantitsek Sudzina ◽  
Inger Glavind Bo ◽  
Bent Egberg Mikkelsen
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Universities ◽  
The Future

BACKGROUND: Appropriate body image self-perceptions provide a good help to increase the feeling of personal well-being, thus having an important impact on health. Universities, having an important role in shaping of the future workers, represent an important setting to approach health issues. OBJECTIVE: This study determined to what extent different types of students in higher education (four categories of students were created: “self-secure”, “perfect”, “destructive” and “apologetic”) are likely to adopt different health risk behaviors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in a sample of students from five European Universities in the 2016/2017 academic year was conducted. Based on the combination of body image perception and body mass index, four types of students were identified: “self-secure” (overweight students with a good self-esteem); “perfect” (underweight students with a good self-esteem); “destructive” (overweight students with a poor self-esteem); “apologetic” (underweight students with a poor self-esteem). RESULTS: The study reveals that the defined types of students differed in terms of risk behavior. When the control was included, the “self-secure” student type had a reduced likelihood of being on a diet (22.3%) and physically active (17.8%) than other students (p <  0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The results of this paper raise concerns about the future because the body dissatisfaction of the college student could be a big impact in long term whether at collective, personally or even professionally.

scholarly journals Psychiatry trainee stressors in a postgraduate psychiatry training centre in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Bharathram Sathur Raghuraman ◽  
Manamohan Nataraj ◽  
Lakshmi Shiva
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Excellent Teaching ◽  
Academic Pressure ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Psychiatry Trainee

Stress and burnout are major issues affecting medical trainees, especially psychiatry trainees, throughout the world. Stress and burnout were studied using an online survey among psychiatry trainees of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) which is one of the oldest and largest training centers in India. Postgraduate training in academic institutions like NIMHANS, while offering excellent teaching experience, may impact the mental and physical health of trainees due to complex clinical challenges and academic pressure. Measures need to be taken to enhance trainee well-being by ensuring support from colleagues and seniors, allowing for an adequate work–life balance, introducing departmental level committees to address grievances and providing therapy and mentorship. Providing safe and non-stigmatizing spaces to seek help in workplace promotes whole-person growth and well being.

scholarly journals Study of domestic violence against married women in the field practice area of urban health training centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hrishikesh A. Khadilkar ◽  
Apeksha P. Paunikar ◽  
Mohan K. Doibale ◽  
Bina M. Kuril ◽  
Arvind V. Gaikwad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Urban Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
One Year

Background: Domestic violence is a global issue. It has a serious impact on woman’s health and well-being. So the present study was carried out to study domestic violence against married women in the field practice area of urban health training centre (UHTC). The objective of the study was to find out the magnitude of domestic violence in married women in last one year and to find out the type of violence to which females are subjected and factors associated with it. Methods: The present community based cross-sectional study was carried out in married women residing in catchment area of UHTC. Sample size was first estimated with help of epi info, which came out to be 275 by considering 23.6% as the prevalence of domestic violence from NFHS-4. 282 women of age 15-49 years were finally included in study who was interviewed by predesigned pretested questionnaire by female investigator. The questions were asked related to ‘do they suffer from domestic violence, type of domestic violence and from whom they suffer such type of violence.’ Results: The prevalence of married women experiencing domestic violence in last one year in the field practice area of UHTC is 21.63%, of which 57.71% and 50% experienced physical and psychological violence by partner respectively. Also the study revealed that education and occupation of couple plays an important role in domestic violence. Conclusions: Domestic violence represents the hidden iceberg in the society and hence more community awareness about domestic violence is needed.  

scholarly journals Tertiary education in EU countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janka Poráčová ◽  
Mária Zahatňanská ◽  
Melinda Nagy ◽  
Mária Konečná ◽  
Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Shared Resources ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Eu Policy ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Complex Information ◽  
Economic Development And Growth

Tertiary education provided by universities and other higher education institutions play an essential role in society, by fostering innovation, increasing economic development and growth, and improving more generally the well-being of citizens. Some European universities are among the most prestigious in the world. Many commentators predict that in the coming years there will be increased demand for highly skilled people. Driven by digital technology, jobs are becoming more flexible and complex. This has resulted in a growing number of employers seeking staff with the necessary capacities to manage complex information, think autonomously, be creative, use resources in a smart and efficient manner, as well as communicate effectively. Education is an essential part of any modern, successful and rich country. EU countries are no exception. The need for a university-educated workforce is increasing every year by employers.  Educated graduates and workers are also needed in other areas of society, e.g. in healthcare, in the economic, social, legal, education, etc. One of the EU's main challenges is to ensure that policy developments are monitored to take account of the considerable geographical diversity in the EU. The territorial dimension of EU policy is increasingly recognized, as growth and job creation depend on making the best use of all resources while ensuring the coordinated and sustainable use of shared resources. This section provides an overview of some of the main EU policy developments that have a territorial impact.

scholarly journals Social well-being at school: Development and validation of a scale for Primary Education students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidon Moliner ◽  
Francisco Alegre ◽  
Alberto Cabedo ◽  
Óscar Chiva
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education Students ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
International Audience ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
School Attitude ◽  
Development And Validation

This study presents the development and validation of a scale for Primary Education students that measures social well-being. A seven-factor structure was defined, with the factors being: achievement, cooperation, cohesion, coexistence, attitude towards school, attitude towards diversity and solidarity. 14 experts from independent European universities participated in the validation process of the scale. A substantial degree of agreement was reached by the experts (Fleiss' kappa = .74). The 38-item scale showed considerable reliability (Cronbach’s alpha =.91). The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original seven-factor structure with consistent goodness and badness of fit indexes. Responses by 486 students from five different schools in 3rd to 6th grades (ages 9 to 12) were analysed by factors, gender, age and schools. Strong relationships were found between several factors. The promising results in this study suggest that this scale may be suitable for an international audience regardless of the participants’ gender, age or school.

scholarly journals Development of an Interactive Pregnant Adolescent Nutrition Education Workshop

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Wise ◽  
Mary Ann Cantrell ◽  
Frances Hadley ◽  
Kimberly Joyce
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Nutrition ◽  
Pregnant Adolescent ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Education Workshop ◽  
Pender's Health Promotion Model

The health of pregnant adolescents affects the well-being of future generations. Modifying unhealthy eating patterns among pregnant adolescents is critical because of their association with risk of poor pregnancy and birth outcomes. Therefore, it is important to provide age- and developmentally appropriate nutrition education during this time. To sustain healthy behavior changes, nutrition interventions must be grounded in theory and reflect both motivating factors and barriers to healthy eating. Factors such as taste preferences, personal self-efficacy, developmentally appropriate nutrition education, and hands-on meal preparation have been identified as influences on dietary patterns in this population. The purpose of this article is to describe the development of an evidence-based nutrition education program for pregnant adolescents based on Pender’s health promotion model.

Improving well-being in dementia care for clients and carers

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Rhonda Riachi ◽  
Sally Markwell
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care Workers

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the results and emerging themes from a study concerning the effect of communication techniques that were tailored to each client in relation to the extent of their dementia. Dementia was viewed by the care workers primarily as a memory disability. Design/methodology/approach A short qualitative study of the communication techniques of care workers in England, who had received training in dementia care and some training in the SPECAL® method (Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s),was conducted through semi-structured interviews. Resulting data were analysed using a constructivist grounded theory approach. Findings Continued application of the SPECAL techniques appeared to reinforced clients’ sense of well-being and produced benefits for care workers’ own well-being. Research limitations/implications This small qualitative study suggests there can be beneficial effects for both clients and the care team when care workers tailor their communication behaviour to the needs of people with dementia. Further research on communication techniques in dementia care is needed and how these benefits might be translated into institutional settings. Originality/value Few research studies have been made of the SPECAL dementia care method, and this study was the first to look explicitly at the communication techniques that the care workers used with clients. Public health professionals are less likely to be aware of the SPECAL method.

Women’s peer to peer support inside a jail support group

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110303
Author(s):  
A. E. Stearns ◽  
Yang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Supportive Communication ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
And Training

Social support plays an integral role in health and well-being. Behind bars, support from peers on the inside is also beneficial, facilitating prosocial behavior, sobriety, coping mechanisms, and re-entry success. Social support frequently is delivered through supportive communication. However, it is not clear how such communication is enacted, as the majority of studies relies upon participants’ recollections of supportive communication during a past crisis. The current study analyzed conversation among women participating in a jail support group to determine how supportive communication was enacted. Working with an abductive framework, the analysis found six forms of supportive communication: 1) legitimizing problems, behaviors, and perceptions; 2) advising on practical and logistical issues; 3) soothing and reassuring; 4) clarifying the problem; 5) esteem-building; and 6) emotion-expressing. Findings are novel in that they broaden our understanding of how communicative support is delivered while an individual is experiencing distress; while receivers and givers of supportive communication are both experiencing distress; and in the context of a jail. This study suggests efforts to enhance jailed women’s support of one another should be undertaken, largely by implementing peer support groups and training facilitators in effective communication techniques.

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