"Oídos en el alma": Un programa de voluntariado basado en los principios del aprendizaje-servicio como alternativa a la formación práctica de estudiantes de Trabajo Social durante la pandemia

The aim of the paper is to present an example of professional practice in the form of a programme based on the principles of service-learning in the period of crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in social work education at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The practical training of social work students is an integral part of their education and is focused on the development of those competencies that can only be developed through direct work with target groups. As it was not possible to complete the placement in the field at the time of the pandemic, it was necessary to look for new opportunities to meet the objectives of the placement. The ‘Ears to the Soul’ volunteer programme was created in response to the pandemic situation and its main goal was to help overcome people's feelings of loneliness by creating student-client contacts and providing regular telephone support. The programme was built on the principles of service-learning. The evaluation of the programme has shown that it can meaningfully meet the needs of target groups and has considerable potential as a form of education in social work.El objetivo del documento es presentar la formación práctica basada en los principios del aprendizaje-servicio, desarrollada en el grado de Trabajo Social en la Universidad Matej Bel de Banská Bystrica, Eslovaquia, durante la crisis causada por la pandemia COVID-19. La formación práctica de los estudiantes de Trabajo Social es una parte integral de su educación y se centra en aquellas competencias que sólo pueden desarrollarse mediante el trabajo directo con los grupos destinatarios. Dado que en el momento de la pandemia no fue posible completar la formación práctica, se buscaron nuevas oportunidades formativas. El programa de voluntariado ‘Ears to the Soul’ (“Oídos en el Alma”) se creó en respuesta a la situación de la pandemia y su principal objetivo fue ayudar a superar los sentimientos de soledad de las personas mediante la creación de contactos entre estudiantes y usuarios y la prestación de apoyo telefónico regular. El programa se basó en los principios del aprendizaje-servicio. La evaluación del programa ha demostrado que puede satisfacer de manera significativa las necesidades de los grupos destinatarios y tiene un potencial formativo considerable en el ámbito del Trabajo Social

MONITORING AND PROTECTION OF TIMBER-CONCRETE BRIDGES

The majority of timber bridges for ordinary road traffic are often made as timber-concrete composite structures. Concrete slab is something like as umbrella for timber. The reason for problems in timber-concrete bridges is nearly always poor detailing for durability and neglected maintenance. Mainly all aspects of timber protection and maintenance should therefore be considered even during the planning phase of bridge. Paper deals with evaluation of timber properties, system of opto-fiber sensors for monitoring and diagnostics of mechanical stress of timber-concrete bridges, and degradation of timber due to UV radiation, atmospheric conditions and biological agents after application of photocatalytic materials on surface

Studium a ochrana dřevin:Monitoring zdravotního stavu dřevin a sledování příčinných souvislostí šíření významných patogenů pro zlepšení ekologické stability a druhové diverzity s ohledem na klimatické a antropogenní vlivy

Popis činností provedených v roce 2000 v rámci řešení dílčího projektu 2. Vliv klimatických a jiných abiotických faktorů na zdravotní stav dřevin se zohledněním antropogenních vlivů. Metodika řezu dřevin rostoucích mimo les. Monitoring zdravotního stavu dřevin na dlouhodobých modelových lokalitách a vyhodnocení četnosti jednotlivých taxonů. Diagnostika chorob a determinace patogenů

High-temperature elastic properties of ceramics in the system MgOAl2O3- SiO2 measured by impulse excitation

Young's moduli of talc-based ceramics from the system MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 are measured for temperatures up to 1000 °C via impulse excitation. It is shown that, after pressing at 50 MPa and firing at 1280 °C, MgO-rich compositions exhibit higher porosity and lower Young's moduli (approximately 20-30 % lower than predicted via micromechanical relations). The Young's moduli of materials with less MgO decrease with temperature, but those of MgO-rich ceramics increase with temperature and exhibit a large hysteresis between heating and cooling. Lower absolute values are mainly due to increased porosity, but the reason for the modulus increase with temperature and the hysteresis is the higher enstatite content in the MgO-rich compositions. For a special composition the Young's moduli are more or less temperature-independent and without significant hysteresis effects, probably due to the low content of enstatite and the high content of sapphirine.Fil: Gregorová, Eva. Institute Of Chemical Technology; República ChecaFil: Pabst, Willi. Institute Of Chemical Technology; República ChecaFil: Musilová, Anna. Institute Of Chemical Technology; República ChecaFil: Camerucci, Maria Andrea. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Sandoval, María Laura. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Talou, Mariano Hernán. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; Argentin

Involvement of Small Non-Coding RNA and Cell Antigens in Pathogenesis of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma

Extramedullary multiple myeloma (EMD) is an aggressive disease; malignant plasma cells lose their dependence in the bone marrow microenvironment and migrate into tissues. EMD is a negative prognostic factor of survival. Using flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing, we aimed to identify antigens and microRNAs (miRNAs) involved in EMD pathogenesis. Flow cytometry analysis revealed significant differences in the level of clonal plasma cells between MM and EMD patients, while the expression of CD markers was comparable between these two groups. Further, miR-26a-5p and miR-30e-5p were found to be significantly down-regulated in EMD compared to MM. Based on the expression of miR-26a-5p, we were able to distinguish these two groups of patients with high sensitivity and specificity. In addition, the involvement of deregulated miRNAs in cell cycle regulation, ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and signaling pathways associated with infections or neurological disorders was observed using GO and KEGG pathways enrichment analysis. Subsequently, a correlation between the expression of analyzed miRNAs and the levels of CD molecules was observed. Finally, clinicopathological characteristics as well as CD antigens associated with the prognosis of MM and EMD patients were identified. Altogether, we identified several molecules possibly involved in the transformation of MM into EMD

Digital Toolkit for e-Service-Learning in Higher Education

<p>The toolkit, titled "e-SL integration in higher education," is a digital resource aimed at assisting institutions in integrating e-SL into their curriculum and learning experiences. Here's a breakdown of its structure:</p><p><strong>Digital Toolkit Overview:</strong></p><p><strong>Adopt e-SL at Institutional Level</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Resources</strong>: This section offers a guided roadmap packed with tangible examples. It encompasses strategic objectives, impacts, desired outcomes, outputs, and actionable steps to form a foundation for integrating e-SL at a strategic level within the institution.</li></ul><p><strong>Design e-SL Learning Experiences</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Resources</strong>: To facilitate the creation of e-SL courses and programs, this section provides a guided learning design canvas. This canvas is tailor-made to help in seamlessly blending e-SL into study programs and individual courses.</li></ul><p><strong>Get Inspired by Learning Activities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Resources</strong>: For educators seeking inspiration, this section introduces the "eSL4EU Lenses." It's a collection of cards, each showcasing unique learning activities tailored for different stages of e-SL. This resource aims to spark creativity and offer diverse methods of teaching and engaging with e-SL.</li></ul&gt

Video-Guide for e-Service-Learning Facilitators

<p>The V-Guide, developed as part of the "e-Service Learning for More Digital and Inclusive EU Higher Education Systems (2021-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000032194)" project, is a curated set of five instructional videos tailored for the eSL4EU teacher toolkit. It delves into pivotal areas of e-Service Learning, covering topics like impactful design, effective coaching, strategic pitching, and insightful assessment. Moreover, it highlights the critical tools that bolster e-SL projects. Designed with precision, this guide is an invaluable resource that complements other materials in the toolkit, offering educators a holistic understanding of e-Service Learning.</p&gt

Studium a ochrana dřevin:Monitoring zdravotního stavu dřevin a sledování příčinných souvislostí šíření významných patogenů pro zlepšení ekologické stability a druhové diverzity s ohledem na klimatické a antropogenní vlivy. Část 1

Zpráva obsahuje přehled vybraných mikroskopických houbových patogenů, které byly determinovány na dřevinách, ale kterým nebyla dosud věnována odpovídající pozornost. Je podrobně vyhodnocena problematika chřadnutí olší v ČR i Evropě.Je podrobně zpracován přehled vlivu abiotických a antropogenních faktorů na dřeviny

Studium a ochrana dřevin:Monitoring zdravotního stavu dřevin a sledování příčinných souvislostí šíření významných patogenů pro zlepšení ekologické stability a druhové diverzity s ohledem na klimatické a antropogenní vlivy

Ve zprávě jsou modelově zpracovány výsledky změn zdravotního stavu dřevin za období posledních devíti let na jedné z dlouhodobě monitorovaných lokalit. No všech modelových lokalitách byla provedena revize četnosti dřevin jednotlivých taxonů a vyhodnoceny změny v jejich početním a druhovém zastoupení. Byla ukončena 1. etapa výběru modelových lokalit na území celé ČR k monitorování zdravotního stavu dřevin a biomonitoringu závažných chorob a patogenů, s důrazem na výskyt a šíření onemocnění, která způsobují hromadná hynutí dřevin. Výzkum byl orientován na hynutí olší, topolů a dalších významných dřevin a výskyt nebezpečných parazitických mikroorganismů. Průběžně je prováděna syntéza klimatických faktorů ve vztahu k modelovým lokalitám. Z antropogenních negativních vlivů bylo hodnoceno poškození dřevin herbicidy a ořeze