ΑΛΚΥΟΝΙΔΕΣ ΗΜΕΡΕΣ ΣΕ ΑΤΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ

Η παρούσα μελέτη μου ανατέθηκε από τον καθηγητή Κλιματολογίας του τμήματος Γεωλογίας και Περιβάλλοντος, Παναγιώτη Νάστο, στα πλαίσια της διπλωματικής μου εργασίας. Θέμα της είναι η Αλκυονίδες μέρες και πώς το φαινόμενο αυτό επηρεάζει το χώρο της ανατολικής Μεσογείου και πιο ειδικά την Ελλάδα. Οι Αλκυονίδες παρατηρήθηκαν ήδη από τα αρχαία χρόνια, ενώ πολυάριθμοι είναι οι μύθοι, που τις συνοδεύουν. Στα πλαίσια αυτής της μελέτης θα εξετάσουμε τα αίτια, που προκαλούν το φαινόμενο αυτό, το πώς αυτά μεταβάλλονται προϊόντος του χρόνου και πώς επηρεάζονται από την κλιματική αλλαγή. Ως σημείο αναφοράς θα χρησιμοποιηθεί η Αθήνα και πιο συγκεκριμένα ο μετεωρολογικός σταθμός του Θησείου, ο οποίος καταγράφει τον καιρό της πόλης από το 1890 και αποτελεί έναν από τους παλαιότερους σταθμούς στη χώρα. Εν συνεχεία, θα αναλυθούν οι μηχανισμοί, που είναι υπεύθυνοι για την εμφάνιση του καλού καιρού που συνοδεύει τις Αλκυονίδες εν μέσω χειμώνα. Τέλος, θα δούμε πώς μεταβάλλονται τα δεδομένα κατά τη διάρκειά όλου του 20ου αιώνα και των αρχών του 21ου αιώνα και θα επιχειρήσουμε μία σύνδεση με την κλιματική αλλαγή, που παρατηρείται παγκοσμίως σε όλες τις καιρικές πτυχές.This study was commissioned by the Climate Professor of the Department of Geology and the Environment, Panayiotis Nastos, in the framework of my diplomatic work. Its theme is Alkyonides days and how this phenomenon affects the area of ​​the eastern Mediterranean and especially Greece. Alkyonides have been observed since ancient times, and numerous myths accompany them.In this study we will look at the causes of this phenomenon, how they change the product of the time and how they are affected by climate change. As a point of reference, Athens will be used, and more specifically the Thisseio meteorological station, which records the city's weather since 1890 and is one of the oldest stations in the country. Then, the mechanisms that are responsible for the appearance of good weather accompanying the Alkyonids in the middle of winter will be analyzed. Finally, we will see how the data changes throughout the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century and we will try a connection with climate change, observed globally in all weather aspects

From Gabii And Gordion To Eretria And Methone: The Rise Of The Greek Alphabet

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Animal carcass processing, cooking and consumption at Early Neolithic Revenia-Korinou, northern Greece

The open-air settlement of Revenia-Korinou has yielded the largest Early Neolithic (7th millennium BC) faunal assemblage to date from Greece. The assemblage, recovered from numerous pits, is heavily dominated by domestic sheep, goats, pigs and cattle. Here we focus on the evidence for butchery and consumption of animals, to explore how carcass products were cooked (in the absence of cooking pots) and what if any role they played in commensal politics. Evidence for dismembering and filleting is sparse, implying butchery of domestic animal carcasses into large segments (including more or less complete limbs) for cooking, apparently in ovens or pits rather than on open fires. Subsequently limb bones were intensively smashed to extract marrow and probably grease, perhaps by boiling in organic containers. Dismembering, filleting and marrow extraction were most intensive for cattle, but bone grease was more systematically exploited in the case of sheep/goats, implying differences between taxa in contexts of consumption. Significant differences between pits in taxonomic composition and the incidence of gnawing and burning suggest that each represents short-term and/or localized discard, perhaps by a small residential group. Within individual pits, matching unfused diaphyses and epiphyses and joins between fragments broken in antiquity confirm rapid burial, but bones separated by dismembering seem to have been dispersed across the settlement before discard. The distribution of carcass products, both cooked and uncooked, played a role in shaping relationships between small residential units and the wider community at Early Neolithic Revenia-Korinou

Effects of the neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on the mobility to children with cerebral palsy and adults with neurological disorders

The purpose of the research was to test the effectiveness of NDT method (Bobath) in children with CP and people with neurological disorders. 20 children with cerebral palsy (7 with quadriplegia, 6 with diplegia and 7 with hemiplegia) and 20 adults (11 with multiple sclerosis and 9 with hemiplegia) took part in the study. It was also tested and determined the reliability of the tests PEDI, GMFM and TUG (Greek version) in children with cerebral palsy and the tests BBS, TMT, TUG and MAS (Greek version) in adults with neurological disorders. All tests were conducted twice on two separate days, under the same conditions. While for the effectiveness of NDT, children and adults followed an 8-week program and 3 measurements were made, one at the beginning, one at the end and one month after the end of the intervention. The results showed that the tests have a high reliability. Specifically for GMFM, PEDI, TUG, BBS and TMT, was ICC>0.936 and MAS K = 0.502 0,936 ενώ για τη MAS ήταν K=0.502 (p<.001). Στα παιδιά η παρέμβαση NDT έδειξε, ότι βελτίωσαν σημαντικά τις επιδόσεις τους στην κλίμακα GMFM-88 και TUG μεταξύ (Τ1) και (Τ3) μέτρησης και διατήρησαν αυτή ένα μήνα μετά (Τ4) (F2,36=69,778, p<.001), ενώ στο PEDI δεν είχε καμία στατιστικά σημαντική επίδραση (F2,36=0,844, p=.438). Στα άτομα με νευρολογικές διαταραχές η NDT βελτίωσε σημαντικά τις επιδόσεις τους στα τεστ BBS και TINETTI μεταξύ (Τ1) και (Τ3) μέτρησης, ενώ στα τεστ TUG και MAS δεν διαπιστώθηκαν στατιστικά σημαντικές διαφορές (p<.05). Συμπερασματικά υπήρξε ισχυρή αξιοπιστία για όλα τα τεστ: PEDI, GMFM, TUG, BBS, TMT και MAS (p < .05). Επιπλέον, η αποτελεσματικότητα της μεθόδου NDT-Bobath στη βελτίωση της κινητικότητας των παιδιών και ενηλίκων, επιβεβαιώθηκε για ορισμένες μόνο δοκιμασίες αξιολόγησης σε παιδιά με εγκεφαλική παράλυση (GMFM και TUG) και σε άτομα με νευρολογικές διαταραχές (TMT και BBS). Αντίθετα, δεν βρέθηκαν σημαντικές επιδράσεις της μεθόδου σε άλλες δοκιμασίες αξιολόγησης της κινητικότητας. Κατά συνέπεια δεν μπορεί να δοθεί σαφής απάντηση στο ερώτημα περί της καθολικής θετικής συνεισφοράς της μεθόδου NDT-Bobath στην βελτίωση της κινητικότητας παιδιών με εγκεφαλική παράλυση και ατόμων με νευρολογικές διαταραχές

The effect of therapeutic exercise on depressive symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis – A systematic review

Background: The prevalence of depressive symptoms in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is around 25 – 50% and affects their daily life and general quality of life. Several studies investigating therapeutic exercise have shown highly beneficial effects in preventing or reducing depressive symptoms. The present systematic review was conducted to investigate randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise programs on depressive symptoms in people with MS. Methods: A search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, APA Psychnet and ResearchGate. The keywords used were: therapeutic exercise, physiotherapy, physiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, depression, depressive disorders and multiple sclerosis. In addition, specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were set and the study selection process was conducted by two separate reviewers. The quality of the final studies included in the systematic review was assessed using the PEDro scale. Results: Out of the total of 934 studies initially identified, 9 studies were finally included. The results showed that physiotherapy interventions, through aerobic exercise, robotic-assisted gait training with or without virtual reality, aerobic exercise combined with Pilates, interval training, video-games and finally clinical Pilates, improve patients' depression and in many cases with much better results compared to classic physiotherapy type interventions. Conclusion: The effect of therapeutic exercise has a positive impact on the depressive symptoms of people with MS. However, future research in this field is necessary to find the most proven curative forms to reduce depressive symptoms and improve the daily life of these patients. © 2022 Elsevier B.V

Pure bronchial tuberculosis of the right lower lung field

A case of a pure bronchial tuberculosis of the basal zone field of the right lung in a young male adult is described. The differential diagnostic problems are discussed and the possibility of a tuberculous infection in cases of a lower lung field disease is noted

Pure bronchial tuberculosis of the right lower lung field

A case of a pure bronchial tuberculosis of the basal zone field of the right lung in a young male adult is described. The differential diagnostic problems are discussed and the possibility of a tuberculous infection in cases of a lower lung field disease is noted

The effectiveness of partial body weight support treadmill training on walking in people with cerebral palsy : A systematic review

Background: People with Cerebral Palsy (CP) face daily motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments that significantly impact their quality of life. This systematic review aimed to investigate RCTs regarding the effectiveness of treadmill walking with partial body weight support (PBWSTT) in individuals with CP. Methods: A search was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Research Gate. The study selection process was conducted by two separate reviewers. The quality of the final studies included in the systematic review was assessed using the PEDro scale. Results: Out of the 673 studies initially identified, 6 studies were included. The results showed that (PBWSTT) leads to an increase in scores on the GMFM scale, as well as improvement in walking pattern, speed, endurance, and rhythm. The method of PBWSTT in comparison to conventional physiοtherapy did not show better results, as the included studies in this review showed conflicting results. Conclusion: The effect of therapeutic exercise with partial body weight support has a positive impact on improving the gross motor function of patients with Cerebral Palsy. However, the question of whether PBWSTT is more effective than conventional physiotherapy and over-ground walking exercise cannot be conclusively answered yet, highlighting the importance of conducting further research in this field

Evaluation of the strength of the upper extremity and the balance in pediatric population with hemiplegia after stroke

Introduction: The brain is a system with multidimensional organization and architecture and requires a continuous blood supply to function normally. If blood flow is interrupted for more than a few seconds, the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen, causing death in nerve cells in the affected area. The stroke in children after birth appears even more rarely than in adults. Methods: For the study, 20 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (14 boys and 6 girls) participated (mean age 10,9 years), from the “General Hospital Hippocratio” of Thessaloniki, according to the inclusion criteria. The strength of the upper extremity was measured using the Jamar dynamometer. To assess the balance, the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) Affected and contralateral hands results were analyzed and compared with norms for age and sex and related to the affected balance. Results: It was found that the strength of the non-affected upper extremities was also reduced according to the data of the normal children and the balance was also affected because of the stroke. Discussion: Physiotherapy programs may include exercises that emphasize the non-affected upper extremities, more similar research must be done on a bigger population