Forschung an der Bundesanstalt für Fleischforschung (BAFF) zu ökologischen Aspekten der Fleischqualität und Produktsicherheit

Über ökologischen Aspekte der Fleisch- und Eiqualität sowie der Produktsicherheit wird an der Bundesanstalt für Fleischforschung (BAFF) seit längerer Zeit gearbeitet. An diesem Forschungsgebiet sind alle vier Institute der BAFF mit thematisch unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten beteiligt: Ökologische Aspekte der Fleischqualität (Institut für Fleischerzeugung), Qualität von Eiern aus Freiland- und Käfighaltung (Institut für Chemie und Physik, Institut für Mikrobiologie und Toxikologie), Qualität von Fleischerzeugnissen aus der landwirtschaftlichen Direkt-Vermarktung (Institut für Technologie), Mikrobiologische Qualität von Öko-Fleischerzeugnissen (Institut für Mikrobiologie und Toxikologie), Nachweis eines Desinfektionsmittels als nicht zugelassener Zusatzstoff in kommerziell angebotenen Kräuterextrakten für Lebensmittel (Institut für Mikrobiologie und Toxikologie), Nutzbarmachung mikrobiologisch-genetischer Ressourcen zur Biokonservierung von Fleischerzeugnissen (Institut für Mikrobiologie und Toxikologie)

The Impacts of Teaching Specific Engineering Group Processes to Cooperative Learning Groups in a Middle School STEM Classroom

This action research investigation studied the impacts that teaching specific group processes to cooperative learning groups had on students’ success in a middle school STEM classroom. The participants of this study were fifth grade students enrolled in a STEM course. During the five weeks of this study, students were explicitly taught how to create accountability and interdependence in their cooperative learning groups by learning about specific group roles and communication strategies. Data was collected through weekly self-reflections, videos, teacher observations, daily exit slips, and pre- and post-assessments. The results of this study indicated that students were more engaged in their tasks, gained better understanding of certain portions of the engineering design process, and created positive interdependence within their groups. Because of these conclusions, the researcher suggests the following courses of action: utilizing pre- and post-assessments to help determine students’ content understanding, specifically teaching group roles and interdependence strategies, allowing for student reflection, and monitoring learning groups for accountability and interdependence. Keywords: cooperative learning groups, group processes, engineering design process, interdependence, accountability, engagemen

A Review of the Social Determinants of Health Concerning Cancer-Related Outcomes Among Hispanics/Latinos in the United States

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Hispanics/Latinos because they are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer than non-Hispanic Whites (Yanez et al., 2016). Additionally, Hispanics/Latinos are more likely to experience a poor quality of life after receiving a cancer diagnosis (Yanez et al., 2016). Cancer-related outcomes are influenced by several aspects such as social, cultural, behavioral, and biological factors. Oncology research is limited with regard to understanding and addressing the underlying factors that can impact cancer-related outcomes for Hispanics/Latinos because much of the research has focused on nonHispanic Whites. Therefore, it is imperative that future research and interventions focus on the various determinants of health that affect cancer outcomes among Hispanics/Latinos. The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) can be defined as the non-medical factors that can influence an individual’s quality of life. Aspects include an individual’s social environment, physical environment, and access to health services (NCHHSTP Social Determinants of Health, 2019). For example, an individual’s overall health can be impacted depending on where the individual lives, their income, education level, and whether or not they have access to healthcare. Research suggests that there are several SDOH factors that affect the Hispanic/Latino communities. By implementing public health interventions that specifically target the Hispanic/Latino communities and address the SDOH, it is expected that they will be able to access quality healthcare more easily. Additionally, better cancer related outcomes and health equity among this population will be achievable

Characteristics of Temperament and Ego Development As Revealed in Responses to Ethical Issues in Business

Perceived similarities between Keirsey\u27s Temperament Theory and Loevinger\u27s Ego Development Stages sparked an interest in the exploration of how temperament and ego development characteristics might be manifested in employee perception of ethical business issues. The study involved analysis of case study responses from 25 participants from two organizations. Data was examined in responses from those in leadership positions and those not; by ego development level; and by temperament. Predictions about the appearance of temperament and ego development characteristics were largely confirmed and a model for prediction of employee responses to ethical business issues based on temperament was developed based on study results

The characteristics and degrees of de facto consensus concerning the mission of K-12 public education in Virginia

The history of public education in the United States is replete with attempts to define the purpose, aims, or mission of K-12 public education at the local, state, and national levels. However, given the historical precedent of the local control of schools and the legal precedent of state-level governance of public education, this study sought to address the more limited question of the purpose of K-12 public education in the state of Virginia. Specifically, within the context of the contemporary educational planning theory of strategic planning, this study sought to determine what content characteristics concerning the mission of public education were shared among the school divisions in the state of Virginia. Through content analysis of division-level mission statements, the study identified not only the content but also the degrees at which such content was shared among division-level mission statements. The study further addressed the similarities and differences between the mission statements of school divisions and that of the state itself, a statement written by Thomas Jefferson some two hundred years ago. The findings illuminate the relative presence and absence of de facto consensus concerning the mission of K-12 public education in Virginia

Cannabis consumption on a college campus: mental and behavioral health

Background: Societal views and many state and federal laws regarding cannabis are evolving. Cannabis use is increasing, with the highest prevalence among young adults ages 18-25. Both the 2021 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and the 2022 National College Health Assessment survey found that ~35% of young adults used cannabis within the last year. Methods: Students, faculty, and staff at a small, private university in Indiana were surveyed regarding cannabis use and mental/behavioral health. Participants were recruited via university list serves and social media. The anonymous confidential survey was administered electronically via Qualtrics between December 9, 2022 and February 15, 2023. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: Of 241 respondents, 175 (73%) admitted to consuming cannabis, and 142 (59%) admitted to doing so within the last 12 months. Eighty-five percent also self-reported anxiety or depression. Over 30% indicated that anxiety, depression, or stress was the primary reason for cannabis consumption. Most users perceive that in the 0-24 hours following consumption, cannabis improves anxiety/nervousness (63%), mood (74%), stress (69%), and sleep (82%). Most users perceive that acute consumption worsens one’s short-term memory (54%), time management (54%) and ability to drive a car (56%). When asked about long-term effects, fewer users perceive that cannabis improves anxiety/nervousness (47%), mood (47%), stress (49%), or sleep (43%). Although most indicated cannabis consumption did not have an impact on illicit or prescription drug use, 25% indicated that nicotine consumption increased and 22% indicated their alcohol consumption decreased in relationship to acute cannabis consumption. Sixty-five percent of users have not discussed cannabis use with their healthcare providers. Of those that did, 63% felt they could have open/truthful/productive discussions. Conclusions: Cannabis use and mental health disorders are significant public health concerns. This study conducted on a college campus in Indiana found 59% of respondents used cannabis within the last 12 months, with just under one-third of users indicating that their primary reason for use was anxiety, depression, or stress. Users were more likely to report improvements in anxiety, mood, stress, and sleep within 0-24 following acute cannabis consumption compared to long term consumption

The Spatial Patterns of Student Mobility Before, During and After the Bologna Process in Germany

The paper contributes to the literature investigating students’ spatial mobility. By focusing on German higher education students with a novel dataset providing data from 1999 to 2015, we evaluate the impact of the change from a one-tiered to the two-tiered study structure of bachelor and master degrees (Bologna reform) on their inter-regional mobility and its underlying drivers. Our analysis confirms the system change to slightly alter inter-regional mobility of students. However, differences distinguish between different fields of study and universities und universities of applied sciences and indicate that the German higher education system is fairly resilient in its allocation of students. A Bologna-Drain of students moving from rural to urban regions to study master programs, can partially be confirmed for students of business studies. Our results reject the idea of (low) tuition fees discouraging students from enrolling in specific locations.publishedVersio

Inauthentic Accuracy: Digital History In Videogames And The GamerGate Scandal

In August 2014, a major scandal impacted the videogame industry and gaming journalism, which would become known as #GamerGate. Gaming journalists, specifically those identified as “feminists,” faced mass harassment from self-identified gamers. Four years later, the developer Creative Assembly would be the target of another wave of harassment for an update to their historical game Total War: Rome II, in which women became playable characters. This project explores the link between toxicity in gaming culture and Western historical concepts in historical video games, as well as how gaming culture in online discussion of Historical Strategy has changed since the initial GamerGate scandal