Adolescent's Willingness to Adopt a More Plant-Based Diet: A Theory-Based Interview Study

A plant-based diet is more sustainable, and research suggests that adolescents obtain health benefits from adopting a more plant-based diet (e.g., improved weight control, increased cardiovascular health). However, it is still unclear what factors promote/hinder their intention to attain such a dietary habit. The aim of the present study was to examine factors affecting adolescents' willingness to consume more plant-based foods. In a theory-based interview study, using the Reasoned Action Approach as framework, adolescents were interviewed concerning their reasons for their (un)willingness to adopt a more plant-based diet. A total of 11 adolescents (15/16 years old; 7 girls, 4 boys) were recruited and interviewed at two secondary schools in the Dutch Province of Limburg, the Netherlands. None of the interviewees reported being vegan/vegetarian/flexitarian. The interviewed adolescents overall expressed little interest in adopting a more plant-based diet. They appeared to have little knowledge of what would comprise a more plant-based diet and showed a lack of awareness of the benefits for personal and planet health. Further, most participants indicated lacking skills to prepare plant-based meals. Despite that, they felt confident they would be able to consume a much more plant-based diet for a definite period. Most importantly, the low intention to consume more plant-based food options was explained by the perceived (or expected) poor taste of these foods. We conclude that education on the plant-based diet (i.e., increasing awareness of the benefits, and skills to procure or prepare a plant-based meal) might increase both knowledge and plant-based food familiarity. The latter being important as food familiarity is key in promoting its acceptance.

Analysis of External Factors Influences on Aviation Events Caused by the Human Factor

In manuscript considered human factor in traffic control. It was showed, that we cannot highlight one factor, which most influence to traffic controller or pilot. We need to consider a group of factors. We performed analysis of the influence of human factor in aviation shows that the latter should comprise several external factors, namely: intensity of traffic, weather conditions and magnetic storms, which are related with solar activity and unpredictability of magnetic storms caused by arising sunspots, as well as with putting into operation the new models of airplanes, to avionics of which pilots are forced to adapt for a definite period and acquire their own experience in operation with this model of aircraft.

METAPHORS IN THE NOVEL “SISTER CARRIE” BY THEODORE DREISER

The thesis deals with the issue of investigation of metaphors in Theodore Dreiser's novel “Sister Carrie”. The use of metaphors makes the novel more expressive and imaginary. Key words: metaphor, expressive means, stylistic means, fiction, Sister Carrie The issue of expressiveness in fiction is exceptionally important in the perception of the main idea of the novel. Creative heritage of outstanding writers, such as Theodore Dreiser, always attracted and attracts the attention of most researchers, both linguists and literary critics. Study of language means of these writers bears a great sense for revealing many sides of national literary language as a whole, for example, its history, expressive possibilities, rules and tendencies of language development in a definite period of time. All of these are possible only due to the deep penetration of the researchers to the creative laboratory of the writer. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study, conditioned by the aims and task set before the research, requires the following methods: semantic – contextual and functional analysis of metaphors; descriptive method of various approaches to the use and nature of metaphors; the method of theoretical substantiation of the essence of this stylistic device; method of continuous sampling of the actual language material; the method of comparative-typology.

COVID-19: A systematic approach to solve the dilemma

Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)- the 2019-2020 pandemic, has augmented all over the globe. This virus is accountable for millions of infections and hundreds of deaths in people. It is dependent on humans for its transmission as the virus cannot spread on its own and survives only on contaminated surfaces for a definite period. The mortality rate scales low, but it harms the social, economic and psychological well being of people. There is mass hysteria about this disease in the society, leading to the outbreak of misinformation, misconception and rumours. Such false beliefs regarding this virus can worsen the effects of this disease. People believing these conspiracy theories have trust issues with the healthcare professionals, thus, making them disoblige the medical advice. In this moment of crisis, it is essential to dissect these conspiracy theories and have a fact check regarding all the aspects surrounding the disease. Otherwise, these myths will be an obstacle in the fight against COVID-19. In this paper, we have tried to resolve these myths through fact findings.

CHATURMAS UPAVAS (FASTING) – A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW

Chaturmas Upvas is as old as human being. Maharshi Vyas transcribed first time regarding various rituals. Chaturmas means four months. It is a holy period from July to October. Upvas is withdrawal of senses from materialistic world as well as going back from misconduct and living quality life at all level. It is prac-ticed for spiritual upgrading as well as to worship the God. It is ‘willful refrainment from eating all or some kind of food or drink or total abstinence from all kinds of food for definite period of time’ but it is much more than simply not eating, it is for overall well-being and to acquire divine grace. It contributes in purifi-cation of body as well as mind and improves overall health which is mainstay of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha for which human is supposed to borne. In this article, Chaturmas Upvas and its contribution in physical, spiritual and mental health is reviewed scientifically.

Traditional definition of the «national style» in the Polish art history

The article examines the problems of the diverse infl uence of environmental elements, in which different forms of local art developed. The concept of the environment in the research is interpreted in all the aspects of the term. The infl uence of the social environment, national characteristics, the natural environment, the importance of aesthetic and historical interpretation, emotional and cognitive perception are analyzed in detail, as well as the parallel process of separating of canonized styles into national currents. It is emphasized here that the determining factor of merging of a certain mass of artistic phenomena into one whole is, first, the spiritual unity against which culture arises. A peculiarity of the proposed form of analysis is to consider this influence not at the definite period time, but in the dynamic context of historical changes under the influence of different factors.

MODERN APPROACH TO JADIDISM AND LITERATURE OF JADIDS

The movement of jadidism and approach to the literature of jadids held a definite period in the last quarter of the 20th century. First, simple articles were published in newspapers and journals as works of the literature of jadids. This period was so important as a new part of studying Kodiriy, Fitrat and Chulpon’s creative works and it was like a pioneer step. Scholars of literature critical studies began approaching this trend not simply from the point of view of literary-aesthetics. They considered it to be a base to describe a national renaissance period of our literature. The article covers information about 16 great representatives of jadids movement and literature – Ismoilbek Gasprinskiy, Makhmudkhoja Bekhbudiy, Munavvar Kori Abdurashidkhon ugli, Abdurauf Fitrat and so on. The information is important since it is based on concrete opinions and researches of facts and sources of the authors. Jadidism and jadids literature and Chulpon’s role are given in articles, mass pamphlets, fundamental researches enable us to understand the role of this literature and its writers, their sociopolitical views, works and lives, which will be carried to readers. The most precious side of the works is that we are realizing ourselves, deep information about the faithful children of the nation. The article gives information about independence of our motherland, what kind of their literature influence on our hearts and how it is absorbed by our culture. Initially, jadids’ works were seldom published but beginning with 2000 their works became very popular; scholars began their researches about them. This period of time has been called the “literature of jadids”, the “national renaissance of Uzbek literature”.

BEHAVIOR OF DIVERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS CONCERNING DIVING: PILOT STUDY

The aim of the study is to estimate the possible risky behavior of Lithuanian divers and its relation to ear damage as well as identify the opinions of Lithuanian otolaryngologists concerning contraindications and recommendations in the diving field. Material and methods. The authors compiled two separate questionnaires for Lithuanian divers and otolaryngologists; in total, 84 questionnaires were completed. Statistical tests were used to detect the difference among answers of respondents who have distinct sociodemographic characteristics or different diving/consulting experience. Results. It was revealed that 47.5% of divers experienced difficulties while equalizing the air pressure. More than half of the divers (57.9%) ignored this embarrassment and continued diving. Ear pain was felt by 37.5% of the respondents during their diving session. Half of the divers consulted a doctor because of the pain, others did not pay attention and proceeded the diving. The third of the interviewed divers were diving though they had rhinitis. Most of them were diving without any medications. Only 13% of those who experienced dizziness consulted a doctor. Absolute contraindications to dive are a tympanic membrane perforation (90.9%), myringotomy tube inserted into a tympanic membrane (79.5%), and Eustachian tube dysfunction (61.4%); these disorders are most often reported by the interviewed otolaryngologists. In this survey, 61.3% of the otolaryngologists declared they would allow diving if there were no symptoms of vertigo in the past 3–6 months. The opinion of otolaryngologists on diving in the case of acute rhinitis, as well as on the returning to diving after the stapedoplasty, is different; 15% of the interviewed doctors would recommend stopping diving for a definite period. Despite the recommendations of doctors, 17.9% of divers continued to dive. Conclusions. This study shows that the behavior of divers regarding the hearing health is often quite risky. Lithuanian otolaryngologists are lacking consensus of opinion on contraindications for diving.

Ukrainian immigrants staying in Poland for a definite period of time during Poland’s EU membership

<p>Целью статьи являлсяподсчёт количества иммигрантов, которые прибыли в Польшуиз Украины на временное проживаниев 2004–2017 г.г., а также предоставление характеристикиих занятости. Исследовательская гипотеза статьи (чем больше было возможностей найту работув Польше, тем больше украинцев приезжало в эту страну) была проверена посредством нахождения ответов на следующие вопросы: на каких юридических основах граждане Украины могли приезжать в Польшу на временное проживание; сколько украинцев приехало в Польшу легально за период 2004–2017 г.г. на временное проживание; чем они занимались в Польшe; на каких условиях и какого типа работу выполняли чаще всегограждане Украиныв Польше; кем работали чаще всего украинские студенты в Польше? В ходе анализа материалов было определено, что количество приезжающих в Польшу на временное проживание граждан Украиныв 2004–2016 г.г. постоянно увеличивалось. Более чем 1/3 этой группы составляли студенты, начинающие обучение в польских вузах. Чаще всего граждане Украины приезжали в Польшу в поисках работы. Значительная их часть предварительно получила разрешение на работу. Количество предприятий, заинтересованных трудоустройством украинцев, с каждым годом росло. Граждане Украины чаще всего работали квалифицированными работникaмиили разнорабочими. Менее многочисленной была группаработниковна руководящих должностях и лиц, являющихся членами правления фирм. Небольшое количество украинцев работало в юридической и медицинской сфере. По статистикe Воеводского Управления Занятости в Варшаве подтверждается, что легально украинцы работали в областях: сельского хозяйства, в переробатывающей промышленности, в строительстве, в транспорте и прискладировании, а также в услугах. Почти половина украинцев работала на основании договора на конкретную работу, на многоменьше ихработало на основании договора-поручения, а только одна десятая часть – на основании трудового договора. Вторую группу работников из Украины составляли лица, работающие нелегально. Польские работодатели сравнительно часто трудоустраивали украинцев нелегально, поскольку в этом случае не платили высокой ставки обязательного социального страхования, а размер штрафа за нелегальное трудоустройство был сравнительно низкий. Специфической группой работающих лиц являлись студенты из Украины. Больше половины студентов выполняло разовую работуили подрабатывала.</p>

EPSS – METHOD AND TOOLS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPETENCE IN THE XXI CENTURY

The paper discusses the features and usability of Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) in education and improving the competence of adults. It is a serious problem for enterprises to search for employees (definite period, employment of students) for work that requires the use of business software. Learning (training) in the performance of tasks in such environment is an investment (requires time and expense). EPSS have been designed as tools to reduce the number of hours of training involving a trainer (human). These systems are coached - supported by people who use business software in their work on an ongoing basis. In the research we present how to implement them and in which way their popularization can help in hiring people without special pre-preparation, and only with the basic computer skills.