79 research outputs found
Eco-Capabilities: Making nature explicit in childrenâs drawings about wellbeing
Global interest in childrenâs wellbeing is growing and is now central to major international policy documents regarding childrenâs life quality. Substantial benefits for wellbeing may be derived from contact with nature; despite this, in the last 30 years the number of children regularly playing in wild places fell by 90% and children living with high deprivation are significantly less likely to have access to green spaces. An innovative way to address this is through art in outdoor places; there is evidence that separately both nature and the arts can improve wellbeing and social inclusion. The Eco-Capabilities project is situated at the intersection of these issues. It builds on Senâs work on capabilities as a proxy for wellbeing, developing the term eco-capabilities to describe how children define what they feel they need to live a fully good life through environmental sustainability, social justice and future economic wellbeing. We will undertake arts-based practice with 8-year old children in two primary schools in Cambridgeshire, UK (fieldwork has been delayed as a result of Covid-19). The project deliberately focuses on children living with high deprivation who generally have less access both to green spaces and the arts. This poster presents data from the pre-intervention stage of the project which explored childrenâs wellbeing through their drawings and discussions. Ninety-one seven and eight-year old children from two primary schools in areas of relatively high deprivation in eastern England participated. We identified indicators of wellbeing that were made explicit in childrenâs drawings, such as the need for safety, happiness and positive relationships; however, of note was that indicators of the environment and nature were prolific but generally remained implicit. We analysed these findings through the theoretical lenses of positive psychology, self-actualisation, social mentality and the human-nature relationship, and ultimately speculate that these implicit references to nature in childrenâs drawings could be because of a tendency towards taking for granted the presence of nature for positive wellbeing. We suggest that making nature explicit, and restoring the interconnectedness between the arts and nature in the current literature, should be a priority for future research and practice on childrenâs wellbeing
Main mineral contents in camel meat in Algeria
The objective of the study was to determine the concentrations of minerals and trace elements in camel meat in Algeria. Meat samples from 32 camels were collected. The assays were performed by atomic emission spectroscopy. The mean concentrations (± standard error) of calcium and phosphorus were 33.1 ± 6.1 and 655 ± 21.3 mg / 100 g, respectively. Trace element contents were 14,056 ± 831 ”g / 100 g for zinc, 6100 ± 447 ”g / 100 g for iron, and 1322 ± 43 ”g / 100 g for copper. The breed factor had a highly significant effect (p < 0.001) on calcium and sodium levels. No significant effects (p < 0.05) of age were observed on the various minerals studied. The meat of the dromedary has mineral contents similar to those of other farm animals
Effect of an amino acid additive on bovine milk production
En vue dâune Ă©valuation de lâinfluence dâun additif alimentaire sur les performances de production chez la vache laitiĂšre, deux lots (tĂ©moin et expĂ©rimental) homogĂšnes, sur base du stade de lactation et de lâĂ©tat sanitaire, ont Ă©tĂ© constituĂ©s pour une pĂ©riode de deux mois. Le lot tĂ©moin recevait une ration alimentaire standard alors que la ration du lot expĂ©rimental Ă©tait supplĂ©mentĂ©e Ă lâaide dâun additif alimentaire comportant des acides aminĂ©s et quelques oligoĂ©lĂ©ments. Les niveaux de production et la qualitĂ© du lait des deux groupes ont Ă©tĂ© comparĂ©s. Les rĂ©sultats du contrĂŽle laitier ont rĂ©vĂ©lĂ© une amĂ©lioration de la production laitiĂšre (18,0 kg du lait dans le lot expĂ©rimental vs 17.5 kg dans le lot tĂ©moin), et des paramĂštres physico-chimiques du lait: taux protĂ©ique (taux butyreux, lactose, densitĂ© et extrait sec dĂ©graissĂ©). Seuls les taux protĂ©ique et de lactose ont prĂ©sentĂ© des diffĂ©rences significatives. Cet additif a permis dâamĂ©liorer la production quantitative et qualitative du lait.
Mots clés: additifs alimentaires, production laitiÚre, qualité du lait, quantité du lait, vache laitiÚreIn order to evaluate the influence of a feed additive on the production performance of dairy cows, two homogenous lots (control and experimental) on the basis of lactation number and sanitary state were compared for two-month. The control group received a standard ration while the experimental group was supplemented with an additive containing amino acids and some trace-element. The production levels and the quality of milk of the two groups were compared. The experimental group had higher milk production (18.0 vs 17.5 kg for the control group), and physicochimical parameters (protein level, butyrous level, lactose, density and fat free dry extract). However only protein level and lactose showed significant differences. This additive had improved the quantitative and qualitative production of milk.
Key words: milk production, dairy cows, food additive, quantity of milk, quality of milk
Papillary muscle intervention vs mitral ring annuloplasty in ischemic mitral regurgitation
Background and Aims
The main pathophysiological factor of chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) is the outward displacement of the papillary muscles (PMs) leading to leaflet tethering. For this reason, papillary muscle intervention (PMI) in combination with mitral ring annuloplasty (MRA) has recently been introduced into clinical practice to correct this displacement, and to reduce the recurrence of regurgitation.
Methods
A metaâanalysis was conducted comparing the outcomes of PMI and MRA performed in combination vs MRA performed alone, in terms of MR recurrence and left ventricular reverse remodeling (LVRR). A metaâregression was carried out to investigate the impact of the type of PMI procedure on the outcomes.
Results
MR recurrence in patients undergoing both PMI and MRA was lower than in those who only had MRA (log incidence rate ratio, â0.66; lowerâupper limits, â1.13 to 0.20; I2â=â0.0%; pâ=â.44; Egger's test: intercept 0.35 [â0.78 to 1.51]; pâ=â.42).
The group with both PMI and MRA and that with only MRA showed a slightly higher reduction in left ventricular diameters (â5.94%; â8.75% to 3.13%,). However, in both groups, LVRR was pâ=â.33).
Conclusions
Using PMI and MRA together has a lower MR recurrence than using MRA alone. No significant LVRR was observed between the two groups nor between the PMI techniques employed
Implementing WHO-Quality Rights Project in Tunisia: Results of an Intervention at Razi Hospital
Background: The aims were: 1) to measure the attitudes of learners (and future trainers) before and after a course on WHO-Quality Rights (QR); 2) to evaluate a psychiatric ward, by previously trained staff on QR, comparing it with a previous evaluation and discussing an improvement plan. Methods: 1) Training sample: 19 subjects (8 males), 41.4±10.6 years, including jurists/lawyers, health professionals, and experts. The QR team developed the 26-item tool to assess the knowledge and attitudes of participants. 2) Evaluation of quality of care and respect for human rights in the ward was carried out on 20 staff representatives, 20 family members and 20 users with QRToolkit. Results: 1) Learning in QR has partially changed the knowledge and attitudes of trained people. 2) The evaluation shows significant delays in the implementation of the rights advocated by the United Nations Convention on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In Themes 1, 3, 4 and 5, the evaluation shows no differences compared to 2014, but in Theme 2, the level was lower than four years before. Conclusion: The scarcity of resources due to the economic crisis that Tunisia is going through, cannot be considered the only cause of the delays highlighted. However, it is likely that in a context of uncertainty for the future, scarcity of resources and a decrease in staff (i.e., professionals dedicated to psychosocial intervention) may have demotivated the team towards recovery. The improvement in knowledge and attitudes of many staff members after the training may open future positive scenarios
Characterization of the Hamra sheep breed in western Algeria
editorial reviewedThe present work is a part of a National Research Project (PNR Algeria 2022) dedicated to the
development of the Hamra sheep breed in his cradle western Algeria. The aim of this study is to
characterize the morphology, growth and reproductive performance of this ovine breed. A sample of
15 rams and 30 ewes were used for the morphological characterization versus a total of 1,328 head
for the growth and reproduction performance carried out at the technical livestock institute in Saida
area located in the western Algeria. Hamra sheep breed is small compared to other Algerian breeds.
It has a dark brown (mahogany) head and legs, a blackish-blue tongue, white wool, spiral horns,
and a fine, medium-length tail. Total body length is 124.5 cm for males and 110.5 cm for females,
with a trunk length of 78.6 cm for males and 67.7 cm for females. Depth, width and circumference
of chest are respectively 40.3 cm; 30 cm; 116.4 cm for males, and 34.2 cm; 22 cm; 99.8 cm for
females. Growth monitoring showed an average birth weight of 3 to 3.6kg, depending on sex (male
or female) and litter size (single or double). Live weights reached an average of 17.9kg for males
and 16.2kg for females at 90th day of age. The ewes' reproductive performances are as follows:
82.2% for fertility, 97% for fecundity and 118% for prolificacy at birth and weaning. In conclusion,
the Hamra breed has shown promise performances in terms of growth, but its butchering potential
needs more assessments. Further studies are required to establish a conservation strategy becoming
urgent by the uncontrolled introduction of genetics from other sheep breeds.PNR- Algérie12. Responsible consumption and productio
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