Neustart überfällig! Junge Erwachsene als Chance und Herausforderung für die politische Erwachsenenbildung

Die politische Erwachsenenbildung muss sich erneuern, wenn sie junge Menschen und ländliche Zielgruppen erreichen möchte. Der Artikel beleuchtet, was sie dabei von der gesellschaftspolitischen Jugendbildung lernen kann und was es bei Themensetzungen, der Gestaltung der Rahmenbedingungen, der Auswahl der Formate und der Zielgruppenansprache zu beachten gilt. (DIPF/Orig.

Design Options for Long-lasting, Efficient and Open Hardware and Software

High energy consumption and data traffic, critical production conditions and proprietary software ensure that the production and use of digital technologies and applications have so far been environmentally and socially problematic. We present basic approaches and policy measures for a sustainable design of hardware and software

Wissenschaft Weltoffen 2014: Daten und Fakten zur Internationalität von Studium und Forschung in Deutschland - Schwerpunkt: USA und Deutschland - Akademischer Austausch und studentische Mobilität

The publication presents a comprehensive number of key indicators regarding the internationalism of German third level education institutes and the German academic system. It focuses on the international mobility of third level students and academics and the attractiveness of Germany as a study and research location in international comparison. The volume offers detailed information and various visualisations of core trends in academic mobility. For the first time, this year the publication also presents data on transnational education offerings and the final destinations of foreign students in Germany. The focus topic "USA and Germany: academic exchange and student mobility" (USA und Deutschland: Akademischer Austausch und studentische Mobilität) examines bilateral and unilateral exchange relations between the two academic systems from various perspectives. All texts in this volume are available in German and English.Die Publikation präsentiert umfangreiche Kennzahlen zur Internationalität der deutschen Hochschulen und des deutschen Wissenschaftssystems. Im Mittelpunkt stehen internationale Mobilität von Studierenden und Wissenschaftlern und die Attraktivität Deutschlands als Studien- und Forschungsstandort im internationalen Vergleich. Der Band informiert detailliert und mit zahlreichen Grafiken über zentrale Trends der akademischen Mobilität. Zum ersten Mal präsentiert die Publikation in diesem Jahr auch Daten zu transnationalen Bildungsangeboten und zum Verbleib ausländischer Studierender in Deutschland. Das Schwerpunktthema "USA und Deutschland: Akademischer Austausch und studentische Mobilität" beleuchtet Wechsel- und Austauschbeziehungen zwischen den Wissenschaftssystemen aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln. Alle Texte des Bandes sind in deutscher und englischer Sprache verfasst

Вплив глобалізації на модифікацію стратегії соціально-економічного розвитку Бразилії

У статті розкрито характер та напрями модифікації національної стратегії розвитку Бразилії, яка зазнала значних змін унаслідок посилення глобалізації світового господарства. Значну увагу приділено дослідженню особливостей і результатів економічних реформ, які були впроваджені Бразилією з метою побудови ефективної соціально-економічної системи.В статье раскрываются характер и направления модификации национальной стратегии развития Бразилии, которая претерпела значительные изменения вследствие усиления глобализации мирового хозяйства. Значительное внимание уделяется исследованию особенностей и результатов экономических реформ, которые были осуществлены Бразилией с целью построения эффективной социально-экономической системы.This article focuses on the nature and direction of modification of the national strategy of Brazil, which has undergone significant changes due to increasing globalization of world economy. Special attention is paid to analysis of peculiarities and results of economic reforms that were implemented in order to build effective social and economic systems of Brazil

Updating our understanding of health-related quality of life issues in children with cancer: a systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures and qualitative studies

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Development of an artificial synovial fluid useful for studying Staphylococcus epidermidis joint infections

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a major causative agent of prosthetic joint infections (PJI). The ability to form biofilms supports this highly selective pathogenic potential. In vitro studies essentially relying on phenotypic assays and genetic approaches have provided a detailed picture of the molecular events contributing to biofilm assembly. A major limitation in these studies is the use of synthetic growth media, which significantly differs from the environmental conditions S. epidermidis encounters during host invasion. Building on evidence showing that growth in serum substantially affects S. epidermidis gene expression profiles and phenotypes, the major aim of this study was to develop and characterize a growth medium mimicking synovial fluid, thereby facilitating research addressing specific aspects related to PJI. Using fresh human plasma, a protocol was established allowing for the large-scale production of a medium that by biochemical analysis matches key characteristics of synovial fluid and therefore is referred to as artificial synovial fluid (ASF). By analysis of biofilm-positive, polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA)-producing S. epidermidis 1457 and its isogenic, PIA- and biofilm-negative mutant 1457-M10, evidence is provided that the presence of ASF induces cluster formation in S. epidermidis 1457 and mutant 1457-M10. Consistent with the aggregative properties, both strains formed multilayered biofilms when analyzed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. In parallel to the phenotypic findings, expression analysis after growth in ASF found upregulation of genes encoding for intercellular adhesins (icaA, aap, and embp) as well as atlE, encoding for the major cell wall autolysin being responsible for eDNA release. In contrast, growth in ASF was associated with reduced expression of the master regulator agr. Collectively, these results indicate that ASF induces expression profiles that are able to support intercellular adhesion in both PIA-positive and PIA-negative S. epidermidis. Given the observation that ASF overall induced biofilm formation in a collection of S. epidermidis isolates from PJI, the results strongly support the idea of using growth media mimicking host environments. ASF may play an important role in future studies related to the pathogenesis of S. epidermidis PJI

Participatory peer research exploring the experience of learning during Covid-19 for Allied Health and Healthcare Science Students

INTRODUCTION: The teaching and learning experience of allied health and healthcare science students has altered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Limited research has explored the experience on the future healthcare workforce using participatory research design. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of a global pandemic on the clinical and academic experiences of healthcare student using a co-production approach with student peer researchers. METHODS: A participatory research approach adopting online focus groups facilitated by students trained as peer researchers was adopted. First, second and final year students from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, healthcare science, diagnostic radiography and imaging, radiotherapy and oncology, and speech and language therapy were recruited to six focus groups. Data generated through focus groups were analysed thematically using the DEPICT model to support a partnership approach. RESULTS: Twenty-three participants took part in six focus groups. The themes identified were: rapid changes to learning; living alongside Covid-19 and psychological impact. Students preferred blended learning approaches when available, as reduced peer interaction, studying and sleeping in the same space, and technology fatigue decreased motivation. CONCLUSION: Due to rapid changes in learning and the stress, anxiety and isolation created by the pandemic, managing study, personal life and placement resulted in a gap in confidence in clinical skills development for students. Students took their professional identity seriously, engaged in behaviours to reduce transmission of Covid-19 and employed a range of coping strategies to protect wellbeing. A challenge with the move to online delivery was the absence of informal peer learning and students indicated that moving forward they would value a hybrid approach to delivery. Higher Education should capitalise on innovative learning experiences developed during the pandemic however it is important to research the impact this has on student skill acquisition and learning experience

The induction effect: why the rebound effect is only half the story of technology's failure to achieve sustainability

The concept of the rebound effect is important in understanding the limits to how much technological efficiency improvements can reduce energy and resource consumption. However, due to the concept's focus on efficiency, it neglects other environmental implications of technological change. We use the term “induction effect” to grasp additional important mechanisms stemming from new technologies. We define an induction effect as an increase in the level of energy or resource consumption that was caused or enabled by the emergence of “new options” arising from technological change. Our investigation of three cases of new technologies - online consumption, smart homes, and pace of life - shows how including both rebound and induction effects into the analysis helps in understanding the relationship between technological change and energy and resource consumption. Integrating induction effects into the analysis underpins the importance of sufficiency as a strategy for sustainability and helps to develop comprehensive policy measures

Qualitative participatory peer research exploring the educational impact of COVID-19 on Allied Health and Healthcare Science Students

The teaching and learning experience of allied health and healthcare science students has altered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Limited research has explored the experience on the future healthcare workforce using participatory research design. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of a global pandemic on the clinical and academic experiences of healthcare student using a co-production approach with student peer researchers. Twenty-three participants took part in six focus groups. The themes identified were: rapid changes to learning; living alongside Covid-19 and psychological impact. Students preferred blended learning approaches when available, as reduced peer interaction, studying and sleeping in the same space, and technology fatigue decreased motivation