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Consumer Behaviour Of Silver Singles On The E-Tourist Market, Adrian Lubowiecki-Vikuk, Bruno Barbosa Sousa

European Management Studies

Purpose: To identify the consumption behaviours of singles aged 60+ (running single-person households) on the e-tourism market and to identify barriers to the use of this type of services, taking into account socio-demographic and economic factors. Design/methodology/approach: A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 96 elderly Polish singles using (or not using) e-tourism. The survey was administered using the Computer-Assisted Web Interview method. Next, the answers were analysed with the use of advanced statistical tools (the Bonferroni method). Findings: 52% of the respondents have used tourist e-services at least once in the last two years. Most often, they …

Seasonal Abundance And Nutritional Concentration Of Grassland Arthropods, Ben R. Skipper, Daniel Kim, Cheryl Morris

Western North American Naturalist

A comprehensive understanding of foraging choices within an optimal framework requires a basic understanding of the differential nutritive concentrations and availability of prey items. Herein we present both nutritional data (e.g., the macronutrient, gross energy, and mineral concentrations) and temporal abundance of wild-caught arthropods from Nebraska prairies. Additionally, we report the size-mediated nutritional concentrations of 2 Orthoptera families: Acrididae and Tettigoniidae. Crude fat concentrations were 56%, 63%, and 53% higher in small, medium, and large Tettigoniidae than in Acrididae, respectively. Crude protein concentration varied minimally among arthropod groups (range 60.32%–76.00%), while caloric densities (gross energy) were similar among the majority …

The Effect Of Using Pilates Exercises On Some Body Structures For Women Aged (30-40) Years, Meriam Baqi Jassim, Huda Shihab Jari

Modern Sport

The goal of the research: Preparing Pilates-style exercises to improve some of the physical structures of women aged (30-40) years and identifying the effect of Pilates exercises on some of the physical structures of women aged (30-40) years.

Prevalensi Dan Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Terjadinya Beban Gizi Ganda Pada Keluarga Di Indonesia, Nur Fitri Widya Astuti, Emy Huriyati, Susetyowati Susetyowati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Urbanization and economic rapid developments in the developing countries cause a nutrition transition. They affect the household dual burden of malnutrition in which there is overnutrition and undernutrition occuring at the same time in a household. This study proposed to calculate the prevalence of household dual burden malnutrition and find its determinants. This cross-sectional study use the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) 2014 data with total of 6468 families were enrolled as the sample of the study. The household dual burden malnutrition indicator is represented by mother and children’s nutritional status. Descriptive analysis and chi-square test were used in this …

Puzzle Gizi Sebagai Upaya Promosi Terhadap Perilaku Gizi Seimbang Pada Siswa, Ade Saputra Nasution, Andreanda Nasution

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Health education, especially nutrition needs to be done for children from an early age such as elementary school students. This is an effort to create awareness of balanced nutrition behavior in everyday life. One way of health education that needs to be done by students is to use educational media such as nutritional puzzles. This study aims to analyze differences in behavior (knowledge, attitudes, and actions) before and after the intervention using a nutrition puzzle. This study uses a Pre Experimental design One Group Pre-test Post-test design with a sample of 53 respondents obtained by sampling that is proportional stratified …

Effect Of Supplementation Of Broiler Diets With Essential Oils On Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, And General Health, Nancy Moustafa, Abeer Aziza, Ola Orma, Tarek Ibrahim

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: To evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of essential oils (EOs) of thyme, clove, and cinnamon to broiler chickens on growth performance, serum metabolites, and tissue lipid peroxidation and antioxidants enzyme activities. Design: Randomized controlled study Animals: One hundred-eighty, one-day-old Cobb broiler chicks were randomly allocated into 4 treatment groups (3 replicates, 15 chicks each). Broilers were reared in deep litter system - pens for 6 weeks of age. Procedures: The control group was fed on corn-soybean basal control diets (starter, grower and finisher) without EOs supplementation. In addition to the basal- control diets, the 3 experimental broiler groups …

Detection Of Mold Species In Poultry Farms In Refer To Their Virulence Potential, Shaimaa Mohamed, Amal Awad, Youssef Elsaedy, Gamal Younis

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: The aim of the present study was to isolate and identify mold species from poultry farms with detection of their virulence potential, biofilm formation capability and to perform antifungal susceptibility testing to some representative isolates. Design: Observational study. Animals: Fifty, freshly dead broiler chicks. Procedures: A total of 250 samples were collected from 50 diseased chicks (5 samples each), including lung, liver, kidney, heart, and tracheal swap. In addition, litter samples were collected from 7 poultry farms and were subjected to mycological examination. The isolated mold species have been tested for hemolytic activity, catalase, amylase, lipase, and biofilm production …

Prevalence And Potential Risk Factors Of Hypocalcaemia In Dairy Cows During Transition Period At Northern Egypt, Hala Rizk, Hussam Ibrahim, Sabry El-Khodery, Mohamed Youssef

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: To identify the most prevalent diseases of transition period in dairy cows and to highlight potential risk factors that are supposed to play a critical role in the prevalence of hypocalcaemia. Design: Case-control study Animals: 179 transition dairy cows belonged to five farms. Procedures: In the selected dairy cows, both clinical examination and serum analysis were used as a key to diagnose the transition period disorders. The serum analytes were measured, including calcium (Ca), inorganic phosphorous (P), magnesium (Mg), parathyroid hormone (PTH), glucose, potassium (K), sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) and then their cutoff points were set. A questionnaire …

Household Factors Associated With Underweight In Children 24-59 Month In Urban And Rural In Indonesia, Andini Retno Yunitasari, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Asih Setiarini

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The underweight still remains a public health problem for toddlers in Indonesia. The purpose of the study to identify the factors related to the underweight incident for toddlers at 24-59 months in urban and rural areas of Indonesia. This research used cross-sectional study design. This study used secondary data on the Total Diet Study-Individual Food Consumption Survey of 2014. The sample size in this study was 5165 toddlers from 24-59 months and distinguished by urban and rural areas. Bivariate Analysis used chi square. This study estimates that 20.3% of children aged 24-59 months were underweight with a greater proportion in …

Akses Sanitasi, Merokok Dan Annual Parasite Incidence Malaria Sebagai Prediktor Stunting Baduta Di Indonesia, Zenderi Wardani, Dadang Sukandar, Yayuk Farida Baliwati, Hadi Riyadi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The proportion of stunting above 20%, indicates that there are still public health problems in Indonesia. The impact of stunting not only affects stature with all the consequences of disruption of growth and development, but also affects the economic productivity of a country. The purpose of this study was to develop predictive models that are responsive stunting in children under-2 years in Indonesia. The development of the index model used mathematical formulations using the TPB/SDGs indicator and food environment indicators. Aggregate data from 16-time series were selected from 34 provinces in Indonesia in the span of 4 years (2015-2018). Furthermore, …

Karakterisasi Dna Mikrobiota Usus Bayi Pada Persalinan Normal Yang Diberi Asi Dan Susu Formula, Mudyawati Kamaruddin, Nurhidayat Triananinsi, Nurqalbi Sampara, Sumarni Sumarni, Minarti Minarti, A. Maya Ra

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition because it contains a variety of healthy compounds and immunity. Several studies of gut microbiota has proven its important role in the development of the immune system. This study aims to characterize the gut microbiota of babies born normally with breastfeeding and formula milk. This research using cross sectional study design with purposive sampling as sampling technique. Samples used were babies born normally as many as 30 infants that divided into two groups namely infants who given breast milk and combinated breastfeeding and formulamilk of 15 infants each. Stool samples were taken …

Efektivitas Suplementasi Vitamin A Terhadap Kejadian Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut Pada Balita, Eni Folendra Rosa

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) is still a cause of high morbidity and mortality in children under five in worldwide and contributes to one third of under-five deaths in developing countries. Vitamin A deficiency is one of the factors causing ARIs. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of vitamin A supplementation in reducing the incidence of ARIs. Unmatched case control study observational research design with quantitative approach, the research subjects were mothers of children under five aged 12-59 months in Ogan Komering Ulu District (OKU), South Sumatra Province. Case and control group sampling with a ratio of 1:3 so that …

Status Gizi Dan Sosial Ekonomi Sebagai Penyebab Anemia Ibu Hamil, Evi Martha, Herlena Hayati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The prevalence of maternal anemia is 37.1%, with 51.5% among them of maternal anemia as an indirect cause of maternal death. This study aims to determine nutritional and socioeconomic status as the causes of maternal anemia in AM Parikesit Tenggarong Hospital in 2017. This study is quantitative and qualitative using a cross-sectional design and Rapid Assessment Procedures (RAP). Quantitative using descriptive-analytic methods with a sample of 214 pregnant women. Qualitative using content analysis with 37 informants. The results showed there was a relationship (p = 0.027) between nutritional status with maternal anemia after being controlled with homeownership, history of delivery …

Perspectives On Program Mis-Implementation Among U.S. Local Public Health Departments, Peg Allen, Rebekah R Jacob, Renee G Parks, Stephanie Mazzucca, Hengrui Hu, Mackenzie Robinson, Maureen Dobbins, Debra Dekker, Margaret Padek, Ross C Brownson

Open Access Publications

BACKGROUND: Public health resources are limited and best used for effective programs. This study explores associations of mis-implementation in public health (ending effective programs or continuing ineffective programs) with organizational supports for evidence-based decision making among U.S. local health departments.

METHODS: The national U.S. sample for this cross-sectional study was stratified by local health department jurisdiction population size. One person was invited from each randomly selected local health department: the leader in chronic disease, or the director. Of 600 selected, 579 had valid email addresses; 376 completed the survey (64.9% response). Survey items assessed frequency of and reasons for mis-implementation. …

The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis Heart Shunt Part I: The French Paradox, Heart Disease And The Microbiota, M. Obrenovich, B. Siddiqui, B. Mccloskey, Prakash Reddy

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

It has been well established that a vegetarian and polyphenol-rich diet, including fruits, vegetables, teas, juices, wine, indigestible fiber and whole grains, provide health-promoting phytochemicals and phytonutrients that are beneficial for the heart and brain. What is not well-characterized is the affect these foods have when co-metabolized within our dynamic gut and its colonizing flora. The concept of a heart shunt within the microbiota-gut-brain axis underscores the close association between brain and heart health and the so-called "French paradox" offers clues for understanding neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases. Moreover, oxidation-redox reactions and redox properties of so-called brain and heart-protective foods are …

Effects Of Alternate Furrow Irrigation On The Forage Quality Of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa), Xiao Yu, Zhengang Guo, Tingting Jia, Yuying Shen

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is widely used to establish pasture to sustain animal production because of its high nutritional quality for livestock (Bouton, 2012). Therefore improving quality of alfalfa pasture is the main goal for establishing pasture throughout the world. Irrigation is an important approach for achieving high qualities of alfalfa pasture, however, the scarcity of water threatens the sustainability of world alfalfa production, requiring us to force on using water more efficiently (Liu and Guo, 2013). Alternate furrow irrigation has been proved as a water-saving technique to promote fruit quality of tomatoes and grapevines and the seed quality …

Sodium And Potassium Intakes And Their Ratio In Adults (18–90 Y): Findings From The Irish National Adult Nutrition Survey, Eoin James Morrissey, Miriam Giltinan, Laura Kehoe, Anne P. Nugent, Breige A. Mcnulty, Albert Flynn, Janette Walton

Department of Biological Sciences Publications

An individual’s sodium to potassium intake ratio (Na:K) has been shown to be an important predictor of hypertension. The aim of this study was to estimate the mean 24 h urinary Na, K and Na:K of Irish adults and to identify the foods that determine Na:K in a nationally representative sample of Irish adults. This study was based on data from the Irish National Adult Nutrition Survey (2008–2010) (NANS), which collected spot urine samples and dietary data in a nationally representative sample of Irish adults aged 18+ years. The mean urinary molar Na:K of Irish men and women was 1.90 …

Study On Intervention Effects Of Electrophilic Components From Xiaoheiyao Against Free Fatty Acid-Induced Steatosis In Hepg2 Cells, Dong Wen-Le, Jiang Yu-Ge, Xia Shu-Fang, Cao Cong-Cong, Zhao Wei, Cheng Xiang-Rong

Food and Machinery

The electrophilic components in Xiaoheiyao were knocked out by GSH functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (GSH-MNPs) and characterized by LC-MS analysis, and the effect and mechanism of the electrophilic components in Xiaoheiyao for reducing lipid accumulation and oxidative stress in hepatocytes were evaluated, based on free fatty acid (FFA)-induced HepG2 cells. The ethyl acetate fraction was determined as the most electrophilic components-enriched part of Xiaoheiyao. At the concentration of 0.5~2.0 μg/mL, the petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and water fractions of Xiaoheiyao exhibited the activities of decreasing hepatic lipid accumulation and ROS production, in which the ethyl acetate fraction showed the best activities. …

Changes Of Bioactive Substances And Antioxidant Properties Of Three Kinds Of Quinoa During Germination, Chen Yi-Sheng, Shu Lan-Ping, Xu Xue-Ming, Chen Zhong-Zhen, Hong Ting-Ting, Huang Cai-Hong, Wei Xiao, Chen Qi-Fei, Jin Ya-Mei

Food and Machinery

The antioxidant activity and content of bioactive substances, including γ- aminobutyric acid, epicatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, saponins and polyphenols, in black quinoa, red quinoa and white quinoa were studied in this study. The results showed that, after 72 h germination treatment, the content of γ-aminobutyric acid in black, red and white quinoa increased to 110.10, 157.40 and 135.70 mg/100 g at maximum, respectively. The increase rate of the epicatechin was the biggest, and they were found to be 7.11, 5.32 and 1.32 times, respectively. Among which, the content of epigallocatechin gallate increased by 4.23, 2.79 and 3.29 times, respectively. In …

Analysis On Volatile Components In Different Parts Of Hedychium Coroarium By Hs-Spme/Gc/Ms, Zhao Yang, Cheng Li, Du Ting, Ye Chong, Mao Han-Bing, Yang Zhan-Nan

Food and Machinery

The volatile components were extracted and identified by solid phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC/MS), and the relative content of components were analyzed by area normalization. The results showed that 57, 63, and 60 kinds of compounds were identified from the roots, stems and leaves, and flowers of H. coroarium, accounting for 83.864%, 66.624%, 86.912% of the total volatile components, respectively. Among which 36 kinds of were common. The content of β-pinene in the three parts was relatively high. Most of the volatile components isolated from ginger roots, stems and leaves, flowers are mites. In the development …

Quality Evaluation Of Guizhou Kidney Beans Based On Principal Component Analysis, Wang He-Zhu, Zhu Yong, Zhu Yi, He You-Xun, Qin Li-Kang, Liang Ya-Li

Food and Machinery

Seven types of Guizhou kidney beans were used to evaluate their quality based on principal component analysis of main nutritional components. The results showed that the content of protein in kidney beans ranged from 19.11% to 23.69%. The total contents of the dietary fiber were found ranging from 23.09% to 27.60%, and those in British red bean were the highest. Seven kinds of kidney beans were rich in Ca, Mg, P, and K, ranging from 0.09% to 0.20%, 0.19% to 0.29%, 0.45% to 0.61%, and 1.48% to 1.69%, respectively; The contents of glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and leucine in these …

Recommendations For Secondary Analysis Of Qualitative Data, Sheryl L. Chatfield

The Qualitative Report

Publications and presentations resulting from secondary analysis of qualitative research are less common than similar efforts using quantitative secondary analysis, although online availability of high-quality qualitative data continues to increase. Advantages of secondary qualitative analysis include access to sometimes hard to reach participants; challenges include identifying data that are sufficient to respond to purposes beyond those the data were initially gathered to address. In this paper I offer an overview of secondary qualitative analysis processes and provide general recommendations for researchers to consider in planning and conducting qualitative secondary analysis. I also include a select list of data sources. Well-planned …

Clinical Trial Of Sugar-Control Ling Cakes On Blood Glucose Fluctuation In Diabetic Patients, Sheng Qing-Hai, Yan Bin, Jia Yan-Ju, Liu Jing, Xu Li, Tian Ting-Ting, Xie Ying, Han Xu, Li Zeng-Ning

Food and Machinery

This test evaluated the auxiliary hypoglycemic effect of cakes processed from bitter almond flour, Luo Han Guo powder, resistant starch, polydextrose and other materials on patients with type 2 diabetes. The test used a self-matching design, during the 12-week test period, and subjects were interspersed with a control breakfast and a test breakfast. The subjects were tested for fasting blood glucose, 2 hours postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and safety indicators. The results showed that test cakes can significantly reduce the 2 h postprandial blood glucose (P≤0.01) and glycated hemoglobin (P≤0.01) in diabetic patients. There was no significant difference in …

Rapid Detection Of Cadmium Based On Fluorescence Molecular Switch And Aptamer, Tu Dong-Kun, Lu Yue, Zheng Xiao-Liang, Huang Min-Li, Wang Yi-Jing, Zeng Shao-Xiao, Xu Hui

Food and Machinery

In order to study the fluorescent dye thiazole orange as a fluorescent molecular switch and a cadmium ion nucleic acid aptamer for the detection of cadmium ions. The effects were examined, from different pH values, thiazole orange-aptamer concentration ratio, binding time of thiazole orange to aptamer, and binding time of aptamer to cadmium ion on the fluorescence intensity of the system. The results showed that when the pH value was 7, the thiazole orange-aptamer concentration ratio was 7∶3, the binding time of thiazole orange and aptamer was 15 min, and the binding time of aptamer and cadmium ion was 20 …

Antioxidant And Antibacterial Activity Of Polyphenols From Lyophyllum Cinoraseens Konr & Maubl, Li Yan-Po, Huang Yan, Cheng Lu-Jie, Sun Yi-Ting

Food and Machinery

In order to investigate the antioxidation and antibacterial effect of polyphenols from Lyophyllum Cinoraseens Konr & Maubl, crude polyphenols after ultrasonic-assisted ethanol extraction purified polyphenols with macroporous resin were used as raw materials to study the scavenging effect for ·OH, O · and DPPH· and antibacterial effect by the filter paper disc method. The results showed that crude polyphenols and purified polyphenols from Lyophyllum Cinoraseens Konr & Maubl both exhibit the scavenging effect for ·OH, O · and DPPH·, and there presented certain dose-effect relationship between scavenging ability and the concentration of polyphenols. Crude polyphenols and purified polyphenols showed …

Research On The Development And Digestibility Of Potato Compound Rice Flour For The Middle-Aged And Elderly, Liu Wan-Jiao, Liu Yong, Zhang Wei-Hua, Yang Jian-Ting

Food and Machinery

The best proportion of potato and rice was obtained by different proportion ratio. Thereafter, different amounts of soybean, mung bean and millet were added to determine their viscosity value, and the addition amount of each single factor was screened by combining with sensory score. The optimal formula of potato compound rice flour was determined by mixing design, and in vitro simulated digestion experiments were carried out on the potato compound rice flour prepared by combining the physiological characteristics of middle-aged and elderly. The results showed that the best formula of potato with rice flour consisted of 12.31% soybean, 20.84% mung …

The Sustainability Of Child Protection Services In The Republic Of Kosovo, Shpetim Bylykbashi

Capstone Collection

Today, in Kosovo, are services provided for the children most in need sustainable? Do these services have stable and long-term funding? Did the decentralization of the Kosovo government strengthen or weaken the existing child protective environment? In an attempt to answer these questions, a review of available literature was completed, as well as direct interviews conducted with relevant stakeholders engaged in Kosovo’s child protection services at both the governmental and civil society levels. The main finding of my research is that vulnerable children in Kosovo, such as children without parental care, children with special needs, and child victims of domestic …

The Impact Of Surface Coal Mining On The Pre- And Post-Mining Agricultural Potential Of The Grassland Biome Of Southern Africa, Wayne F. Truter, T. Bredell, J. Olivier, D. Van Heerden, P. Mosebi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Surface mining of coal is widespread in the grassland areas of the Mpumalanga Province in South Africa, and is the main cause of many environmental impacts in this agriculturally important region. To ensure healthy and productive vegetation after the reclamation process, disturbed soils need to be ameliorated and re-vegetated with locally adapted grass species to protect, preserve and improve soils for future agricultural use. To date, soil compaction is regarded as one of the main factors that cause severe restrictions in the effective rooting depth of plants, and the level of compaction is strongly influenced by altered soil water contents, …

Social Comparison Features In Physical Activity Promotion Apps: Scoping Meta-Review., Danielle Arigo, Megan M Brown, Kristen Pasko, Jerry Suls

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

BACKGROUND: Smartphone apps promoting physical activity (PA) are abundant, but few produce substantial and sustained behavior change. Although many PA apps purport to induce users to compare themselves with others (by invoking social comparison processes), improvements in PA and other health behaviors are inconsistent. Existing literature suggests that social comparison may motivate PA for some people under some circumstances. However, 2 aspects of work that apply social comparison theory to PA apps remain unclear: (1) how comparison processes have been operationalized or harnessed in existing PA apps and (2) whether incorporating sources of variability in response to comparison have been …

Upjohn Press Catalog 2020-2021, W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research

Upjohn Press

No abstract provided.