The Recreational and Developmental Environment`s Role in Restoring Adolescent Potential

Recreation leisure and sports play an important role in adolescent communities Their benefits include improving individual health and well-being facilitating developmental opportunities and interpersonal relationships People of all ages abilities and skill levels individually or small groups teams whole communities can be involved in recreation leisure and sporting activities The recreation leisure and sporting activities vary considerably depending on the local context and reflect social systems and cultural values Rest is vital for any age Especially essential during the personality formation period in adolescence Socialization opportunities through recreation are necessary to support social-emotional maturity in healthy adulthood Useful entertainment skills like any life skill requires a well-planned training and support program The article reveals the development environment s organization peculiarities for the individual s psychological potential activation within the adolescent recreation process framewor

Hepatoprotective Effect of Merlot Grape Pomace Extract Against Acetaminophen Induced Damage in Mouse

This study investigated the benefits of Merlot grape pomace extract EBUM in experimental acetaminophen-induced intoxication Swiss mice received the respective treatments for 7 days Control saline Silymarin 100 mg Kg EBUM 100 mg Kg and 500 mg Kg On the seventh day the acetaminophen control Silymarin and EBUM received a single dose of acetaminophen 500 mg kg After 24 hours the mice were sacrificed the blood and liver were collected for analysis of serum transaminases ALT and AST bilirubin hepatic markers of oxidative stress and histopathological analysis EBUM was able to prevent acetaminophen-induced hepatic necrosis with a significant reduction p 0 0001 in ALT and AST bilirubin as well as a significant increase in hepatic GSH and CAT levels The histological data are consistent with the transaminase results showing less liver damage in the treated groups when compared to the acetaminophen group The results allow us to infer that EBUM has a hepatoprotective effect against intoxication caused by acetaminophen in animal model proving to be a therapeutic alternative in preventing drug-induced liver damag

Women in Painting: An Analysis of Balzacs The Unknown Masterpiece

This article explores into the analysis of Balzac s Le Chef d OEuvre inconnu with a particular focus on the portrayal of women and creativity in art It investigates Balzac s handling of the art trade financial aspects and female characters while also delving into Frenhofer s portrayals and the symbolism of la Belle Noiseuse This study underscores the significance of grasping these motifs to gain a deeper understanding of Balzac s work and its societal influence during that perio

Hepatoprotective Effect of Merlot Grape Pomace Extract Against Acetaminophen Induced Damage in Mouse

This study investigated the benefits of Merlot grape pomace extract EBUM in experimental acetaminophen-induced intoxication Swiss mice received the respective treatments for 7 days Control saline Silymarin 100 mg Kg EBUM 100 mg Kg and 500 mg Kg On the seventh day the acetaminophen control Silymarin and EBUM received a single dose of acetaminophen 500 mg kg After 24 hours the mice were sacrificed the blood and liver were collected for analysis of serum transaminases ALT and AST bilirubin hepatic markers of oxidative stress and histopathological analysis EBUM was able to prevent acetaminophen-induced hepatic necrosis with a significant reduction p 0 0001 in ALT and AST bilirubin as well as a significant increase in hepatic GSH and CAT levels The histological data are consistent with the transaminase results showing less liver damage in the treated groups when compared to the acetaminophen group The results allow us to infer that EBUM has a hepatoprotective effect against intoxication caused by acetaminophen in animal model proving to be a therapeutic alternative in preventing drug-induced liver damag

The Influence of the Development of Emotional Skills in the Performance of Special Operations Troops in Stressful Situations

This study focuses on the influence of emotional skills development on the performance of special operations forces specifically within the context of the Special Forces Course in Brazil The research aims to fill a knowledge gap by exploring how enhancing these skills can positively impact coping with stressful situations in high-risk operational environments The central problem involves understanding how modifying military training methods can assist fighters in dealing with stressful situations The hypothesis suggests that improving the psychosocial aspect of military training can result in significant benefits The study adopts a mixed-methods approach combining numerical data and analysis of open-ended responses It employs an experimental design with characteristics of action research implementing planned interventions to analyze the results The research is longitudinal with data collection at the beginning and throughout the Special Forces Course involving 30 students stratified from the Commando Actions Course Results are analyzed in four main areas personal planning mindfulness emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships Personal planning shows an overall improvement of 3 4 emphasizing precise decision-making problem prevention and time optimization Mindfulness exhibits the highest perceived increase at 12 2 highlighting practices that reduce stress and maladaptive thoughts Emotional intelligence records a 9 8 increase indicating the development of individual and social characteristics Interpersonal relationships demonstrate a 6 8 increase with improvements in information reception and patience The Questionnaire on Developed Practices reveals valuable insights Meditative practices mentioned 24 times stand out with an emphasis on visualization and breath contro

Unveiling Dynamics of Contemporary Cities: The Influences of Urban form on the Potential for the Socio-Spatial Vitality of Streets

Starting from the assertion that vitality can be promoted by morphological elements the article focuses on the significance of understanding these relationships for the urban security The research aims to develop an original methodological essay in different scalar approaches of the Cidade Industrial de Curitiba CIC neighborhood in the state capital of Paran Brazil The study began with spatial syntax on a macroscale CIC associating road axes integration with crime spots resulting in the selection of four analysis points on the microscale street The integration of these two scales as a unique feature of the study Considering the lot frontage as a unit of evaluation for interpreting characteristics of public spaces private areas temporary conditions and nighttime scenarios the answers to the investigative question indicate similar behavior for the parameters of the two latter themes At the same time significant connections with criminal activities are found only for the second subject This result is primarily conditioned by the existence of elements that do not generate vitalized places and are not attractive to the attention of offenders In conclusion the guiding hypothesis that certain variables for vitality have more relevant relationships between landscape and security is confirmed The practical implications of this confirmation have real-world applications in structuring integrated policies for urban planning and security measures in contemporary citie

Navigating Care Boundaries: Exploring the Limits between Compassionate Care and Neglect1

For over two decades in France the concept of bi entraitance has echoed within the walls of nursing homes While recommendations for good professional practices stand as a beacon for the care of the elderly aiming to prevent the indignity of mistreatment they may not consistently guide daily care giving practices in these establishments This study does not delve into the reasons for this discrepancy Instead it presents three situations extracted from the field exploring the concepts of bi entraitance and its antithesis Employing a qualitative and reflective approach the research seeks to examine the nuanced boundary between these two antagonistic modes of care The caregiver s individual response becomes pivotal signifying their positioning whether to remain or contemplate a shift while respecting the construction of their professional identity and the dignity of the vulnerable individual This study aligns with a broader perspective on accompaniment and care in gerontology conceptualizing it as an ethics in itself Beyond a mere exploration of practices it endeavors to contribute to a profound understanding of care giving dynamics urging practitioners to contemplate their actions in the context of an ethical commitment to the wellbeing and dignity of those in their car

The Impact of the Global Expansion of Racism and Xenophobia on Social Inequality in the United States and Abroad

Racism in the United States has been a major social problem for generations Our nation s history is filled with numerous examples of multigenerational discriminatory laws and public policies that have sought to deny civil liberties to individuals of color Institutionalized inequalities in the areas of education employment housing and access to healthcare services supported by conservative lawmakers representing the broader White constituency are the catalyst that launched early social justice movements to bring about change that would create a more inclusive social order where everyone s fundamental rights are protected Although some research over the past five decades has shown broad indications that legislative changes like the ones brought about by the civil rights legislation of the 1960s have enabled some disenfranchised minority populations such as Blacks Hispanics and Asian Americans to receive civil liberties protection under the law the underlying attitudes and beliefs that support discrimination against individuals based on race have not kept pace with this progress National statistics from surveys by federal agencies provide substantial evidence that despite the enactment of new laws designed to make social political and economic systems more responsive to the rights of racial and ethnic minority groups The adverse effects of institutionalized racism continue to expand globally This chapter will critically analyze the historical socioeconomic and political factors contributing to the rise of institutionalized racism in our culture It will examine how implementing anti-discrimination laws policies and practices can create a more welcoming social order by transforming biased perceptions about rac

Authoritarianism, Human Rights and Tolerance

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Phonological Changes in the Appropriation of English Names by Masa People

This paper concerns itself with the appropriation of English proper names by the Masa people from and around Yagoua a town situated in the Far North Region of Cameroon Contact between members of this community and native English speakers has left an impact on the names of the Masa people Many English names appropriated by the Masa people display native phonological preferential changes which deserve proper attention for the linguist in general and the phonologist more specifically This study describes these changes from the perspective of phonological variation in the structure of the receptor language The study tarries on potential patterns underlying the appropriation of English proper names and the process leading to it The said process involves three major steps i e perception restructuration appropriation and lastly phonological variation It follows that Masa speakers do not replicate the perceived foreign sound but restructure and or reorganize the names to suit the sound system of their native languag