scholarly journals Key Principles And Approaches In Geohazard Communication For Enhancing Disaster Resilience

Warta Geologi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-243
Author(s):  
Alan Thompson ◽  
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Brian Marker ◽  
Jane Poole ◽  
Joy Jacqueline Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Generic Model ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Levels

Communication is an essential aspect of preparing for, avoiding or responding to the occurrence of natural geohazards. As such, it forms an integral part of any strategy to enhance resilience to geohazard events. Conversely, inadequate or lack of communication is a common factor in failing to minimise the risks involved. Communication about geohazards occurs at several different levels: between geoscientists and other professionals such as the engineers and planners; between professionals and other groups such as emergency services and insurance companies; and between all of these parties and the general public who are affected by events. Geoscientists need to be involved in all of these lines of communication. This paper examines the essential role of geoscientists in helping to reduce the risks associated with a wide range of geohazards. A series of key principles that links to a generic model of geohazard communication applicable to a wide range of scenarios is presented

scholarly journals Modelling Agroforestry’s Contributions to People—A Review of Available Models

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2106
Author(s):  
Philipp Kraft ◽  
Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei ◽  
Lutz Breuer ◽  
Frank Ewert ◽  
André Große-Stoltenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Models ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Ecosystem Functions ◽  
Modelling Framework ◽  
Code Structure ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Community Effort ◽  
Different Levels

Climate change, increasing environmental pollution, continuous loss of biodiversity, and a growing human population with increasing food demand, threaten the functioning of agro-ecosystems and their contribution to people and society. Agroforestry systems promise a number of benefits to enhance nature’s contributions to people. There are a wide range of agroforestry systems implemented representing different levels of establishment across the globe. This range and the long time periods for the establishment of these systems make empirical assessments of impacts on ecosystem functions difficult. In this study we investigate how simulation models can help to assess and predict the role of agroforestry in nature’s contributions. The review of existing models to simulate agroforestry systems reveals that most models predict mainly biomass production and yield. Regulating ecosystem services are mostly considered as a means for the assessment of yield only. Generic agroecosystem models with agroforestry extensions provide a broader scope, but the interaction between trees and crops is often addressed in a simplistic way. The application of existing models for agroforestry systems is particularly hindered by issues related to code structure, licences or availability. Therefore, we call for a community effort to connect existing agroforestry models with ecosystem effect models towards an open-source, multi-effect agroforestry modelling framework.

Quantum-Holistic Framework of Transpersonal Psychosomatics: Complete Healing and Spiritual Integration

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Dejan Raković
Keyword(s):  
Transpersonal Psychology ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Complete Healing ◽  
Spiritual Integration ◽  
Consciousness Studies ◽  
Psychosomatic Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Energy Information ◽  
Different Levels

The subject of this paper is complete healing and spiritual integration within our extended quantum-holographic / quantum-gravitational (QHQG) framework of holistic psychosomatics (integrative medicine and transpersonal psychology). Such a framework could have significant implications for understanding the mechanisms of quantum-holographic control of the morphogenesis, including epigenetic bioresonance application of the healing boundary conditions within acupuncture-based and consciousness-based psychosomatics. In the context of transpersonal psychology, essentially all psychosomatic problems could have their initial roots in the energy-information attractor blockages at different levels of consciousness (caused by various trans-generational-predestined stressors), and complete healing and spiritual integration would involve their integration with healthy core of the personality, through unconditional spiritually-forgiving acceptance of oneself and one’s environment. All this is in line with the revived scientific interest in consciousness studies during past decades (anticipating the upcoming grand synthesis of two modes of knowledge, rational-scientific and creative-religious, in the framework of our extended QHQG paradigm) – with the essential role of each individual due to the influence and concern for unloading of the collective mental environment.

scholarly journals Focal Adhesion Kinases in Adhesion Structures and Disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre P. Eleniste ◽  
Angela Bruzzaniti
Keyword(s):  
Focal Adhesion ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Focal Adhesions ◽  
Basic Function ◽  
Contact Structures ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential for cell migration, proliferation, and embryonic development. Cells can contact the ECM through a wide range of matrix contact structures such as focal adhesions, podosomes, and invadopodia. Although they are different in structural design and basic function, they share common remodeling proteins such as integrins, talin, paxillin, and the tyrosine kinases FAK, Pyk2, and Src. In this paper, we compare and contrast the basic organization and role of focal adhesions, podosomes, and invadopodia in different cells. In addition, we discuss the role of the tyrosine kinases, FAK, Pyk2, and Src, which are critical for the function of the different adhesion structures. Finally, we discuss the essential role of these tyrosine kinases from the perspective of human diseases.

scholarly journals The role of polymorphism of genes associated with cardiovascular system, in the formation lipodystrophy

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
O. S. Glotov ◽  
I. V. Polyakova ◽  
T. N. Korolkova ◽  
A. V. Sogomonyan ◽  
Y. I. Sternin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Rflp Analysis ◽  
Blood Microcirculation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Formation Method ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose. The wide range of the factors promoting emergence of GLD and also specificity of racial features of this disease testify to importance of studying of the genetic reasons of hereditary predisposition to development of GLD. Design/methodology/approach. PCR-RFLP analysis of the studied polymorphism of genes associated with the formation method of lipodystrophy, and estimated of genetic testing results. Findings. There is a correlation between GLD and allelic variants of genes (MMP3, ACE, NOS3), whose products are involved in collagen metabolism, and the cardiovascular system by regulating blood microcirculation the violation of which plays the essential role in the development of GLD. Practical implications. These results suggest the use of treatment aimed at solving the problems of the microcirculation is important for the treatment of patients with GLD.

REVIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ‘THE ROERICH FAMILY HERITAGE: BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIA AND RUSSIA. MARKING THE CENTENARY OF THE CREATION OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHING OF LIVING ETHICS’

2020 ◽  
pp. 326-342
Author(s):  
Olga. A. Lavrenova ◽  
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Anatoly. A. Lebedenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Common Factor ◽  
100Th Anniversary ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Public Figure ◽  
Academic Conference ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
The Creation

The article covers the proceedings of International academic online conference ‘The Roerich Family Heritage: Bridge between India and Russia. Marking the Centenary of the Creation of the Philosophical Teaching of Living Ethics’, which was held on November 27, 2020. The conference was organized by the Indian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature (INDAPRYAL) and The International Centre of Roerichs (ICR). Researchers from India, Russia and Belarus took part in the project. The entire Roerich family was indeed brilliant in its versatility: Nicholas Roerich — a great Russian artist, humanist and public figure of the 20th century, Helena Roerich — a cosmist philosopher, George Roerich — a prominent orientalist, historian and linguist, and Svetoslav Roerich — an outstanding artist and public figure. The philosophical doctrine of Living Ethics was created by Helena Roerich in close connections with the ancient spiritual traditions of India. March 24, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning the creation of the corpus of these texts. Living Ethics was the main common factor of all the Roerichs’ works. The conference discussed the exceptional role of the Roerichs’ heritage in Indo-Russian cultural interrelations. The topics of the papers included a wide range of areas for studying the multi-faceted creative heritage of the Roerich family — the close connection between the philosophy of Living Ethics and Vedic and Buddhist philosophy, epistolary works of Helena Roerich as a detailed commentary on the texts of Living Ethics, images of India in the Roerich heritage, preservation and popularization of the Roerich heritage in the space of Indian culture etc. The conference showed that the Roerichs’ heritage contains a rich scientific, cultural and creative potential for the development of Russian-Indian relations, deepening mutual understanding and bringing the cultures of the two countries closer together.

scholarly journals Medical Device Histology and Pathology: A Horse of a Different Color

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-202
Author(s):  
Jaime Paulin ◽  
Serge D. Rousselle ◽  
Stacey Fossey
Keyword(s):  
Medical Devices ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Organ Function ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Therapeutic Tools ◽  
Different Color ◽  
Sensory Functions

Medical devices comprise a wide variety of therapeutic tools aimed at modulating or restoring organ function. Devices may be implanted or activated temporally or permanently, and are used to deliver a wide range of therapies such as drugs, electrical stimulation, laser, thermal energy, offer mechanical support, and restore sensory functions. Technological advancements allow improvement and development of devices at a rapid pace. This special issue of Toxicologic Pathology addresses a need for more publications focused on pathology evaluation of medical devices in preclinical studies and highlights fundamental approaches through practical examples bringing into perspective the essential role of pathologists in this field.

The future of collective bargaining in Italy between legislative reforms and social partners’ responses

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Antonio Recchia
Keyword(s):  
Collective Bargaining ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Collective Agreements ◽  
Voluntary Compliance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Legislative Reforms ◽  
Jobs Act ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Italian Legislation

In recent years, Italian legislation seems to have accomplished a ‘corporatisation’ of collective bargaining in response to employers’ demands, without the filter of national collective bargaining. Article 8 of Law No. 148/2011 made it possible to deviate from legislative provisions and industry-wide collective bargaining on a wide range of topics. The Legislative Decrees implementing the Jobs Act in 2015 have gone even further, allowing the possibility of a different regulation both through different levels of collective bargaining and through individual agreements. Faced with these changes in the balance of power, collective bargaining has been weakened. Nevertheless, a number of national sectoral agreements have provided for ambitious efforts to establish a new relationship between the levels of collective bargaining or the mechanisms of collective agreements, as well as to re-regulate forms of workers’ representation. As these national agreements are based on the voluntary compliance of workers’ organisations and employers’ associations, their implementation and enforcement in order to be effective will need to be accompanied by a re-establishment of the role of collective bargaining.

scholarly journals The Interregnum and the Saint Petersburg Revolt of the Decembrists as Reflected in the Post-Soviet Historiography

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 655-671
Author(s):  
Pavel V. Ilyin ◽  
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Vladimir A. Shkerin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Models ◽  
The Other ◽  
Secret Society ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Political Actors ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Soviet Historiography ◽  
Different Levels

The review is devoted to scientific and historical-journalistic works of the late Soviet and post-Soviet periods which formulate the original versions of the events of the Interregnum of 1825 and the revolt of the Decembrists. The elimination of the ideological framework of Soviet studies of the Decembrists emancipated scholarly research and made it possible to put forward previously impossible concepts and hypotheses. On the other hand, the same circumstance contributed to the emergence of conspiracy theories and other quasi-scientific or not at all scientific versions that are not based on the necessary sources, but appeal to a wide range of readers. As a result, modern literature has developed a contradictory variety of conceptual models of different levels and quality claiming to explain the events of 1825. This review offers an experience of understanding the existing range of concepts, versions and hypotheses in post-soviet historiography. It focuses on the main discussion topics: about the circle of contenders to the throne (whether it was limited to Grand Dukes or included the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna); about the position and role of the Governor-General of the capital Miloradovich and the existence of a general opposition or a conspiracy of generals who supported the transfer of the throne to Grand Duke Constantine; about the role of the secret society of the Decembrists and the officer conspiracy initiated by him in the Guards Corps; about other influential political actors (the Russian–American Company, the “German party”, etc.) presumably opposing the accession of Grand Duke Nicholas.

scholarly journals Faith and Disaster Resilience: What can Islamic Education Teach Children to Help Prepare Them for A Disaster?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-192
Author(s):  
Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Recovery ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Child Survivors ◽  
Muslim Society ◽  
Resilient Communities

AbstractChildren used their internal mechanisms, including faith, in coping and bouncing back after a disaster. In this paper, researcher examines the role of faith in building more resilient communities, and also how Islamic education at school can be used to help teach children to be better prepared for a disaster. The research suggests that Islamic education could be used to increase students hope after a disaster, to seek prayer as a source of strength and peace, to see the essential role of Muslim clergies in disaster recovery, and to see how some religious practices need to be understood in better ways. Qualitative narrative research was used as the method of inquiry with the primary source of data coming from interviews.  There are 27 child survivors being interviewed. All those interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, then the transcripts were analysed to find any emerging themes.AbstrakBeberapa anak menggunakan mekanisme internal mereka, termasuk iman, dalam mengatasi dan bangkit kembali setelah bencana. Dalam makalah ini, peneliti meneliti peran iman dalam membangun komunitas yang lebih tangguh, dan juga bagaimana pendidikan Islam di sekolah dapat digunakan untuk membantu mengajar anak-anak agar lebih siap menghadapi bencana. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan Islam dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan harapan pelajar setelah bencana, untuk menjadikan doa sebagai sumber kekuatan dan perdamaian, untuk melihat peran penting para ulama Muslim dalam pemulihan bencana, dan untuk melihat bagaimana beberapa praktik keagamaan perlu dilakukan. dipahami dengan cara yang lebih baik. Penelitian naratif kualitatif digunakan sebagai metode penyelidikan dengan sumber data utama yang berasal dari wawancara. Ada 27 anak yang selamat yang diwawancarai. Semua wawancara itu direkam dan ditranskripsi, kemudian transkrip dianalisis untuk menemukan topik yang tampak. How to Cite : Rahiem, M. D. H. (2018).  Faith and Disaster Resilience: What can Islamic Education Teach Children to Help Prepare Them for a Disaster?. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 5(2), 178-192. doi:10.15408/tjems.v5i2.9964.

scholarly journals Crop Establishment SIMulator: A Qualitative Aggregative Model to Predict the Role of Phytobiomes on Field Crop Establishment

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Ram Lamichhane ◽  
Ming Pei You ◽  
Martin J. Barbetti ◽  
Jean-Noël Aubertot
Keyword(s):  
Generic Model ◽  
Field Crop ◽  
State Variables ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Crop Establishment ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Input Variables

The definition of phytobiomes can be transposed to any agroecosystem and applies to any phase of crop cycles. Here, we study the crop establishment phase using a generic modeling framework to assess the potential role of phytobiomes on field crop establishment. We first developed a generic model called Crop Establishment SIMulator (CESIM) that takes into account cropping practices, seed and seedling characteristics, seedbed components (physical chemical and biological), and weather, as well as their interactions. All these variables were integrated in a qualitative aggregative hierarchical network to predict the quality of field crop establishment. CESIM has 38 basic (input variables) and 20 aggregated (19 state variables and 1 output variable) attributes for a total of 58 attributes. The prediction quality of the model was evaluated for a dataset of 231 field observations across four states of Australia and experimental results obtained in the last 40 years. Accuracy of predictions of the final attribute (i.e., crop establishment) was 91% and explained 29% of variability of the dataset, as described by the quadratic weighted Cohen’s κ. CESIM represents a unique and original generic model capable of taking into account a large number of variables and their interactions to predict the quality of field crop establishment. This model is flexible, transparent, and user friendly and, therefore, is suitable both for academic and nonacademic users. CESIM can be used across a wide range of situations to perform not only the ex-ante assessment of potential establishment quality of a given crop but also ex-post assessment.

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