Schutz des Umweltmediums Boden

SIGLEAvailable from Evangelische Akademie, Loccum (DE) / FIZ - Fachinformationszzentrum Karlsruhe / TIB - Technische InformationsbibliothekDEGerman

Abfallwirtschaft. Zu den Perspektiven von Vermeiden und Verwerten, zu den Problemen von Verbrennen und Deponieren

Available from TIB Hannover: RA 1197(1990,11) / FIZ - Fachinformationszzentrum Karlsruhe / TIB - Technische InformationsbibliothekSIGLE2. ed.DEGerman

Oekologisch orientierte Forschung in Naturwissenschaft, Technik und Oekonomie Dokumentation einer Tagung vom 28.-30.10.1983

Bibliothek Weltwirtschaft Kiel A 156,897 / FIZ - Fachinformationszzentrum Karlsruhe / TIB - Technische InformationsbibliothekSIGLEDEGerman

The interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System (iPACES™): effects of a 3-month in-home pilot clinical trial for mild cognitive impairment and caregivers

Cay Anderson-Hanley,1 Jessica Stark,1 Kathryn M Wall,1 Marisa VanBrakle,1 Makenzie Michel,1 Molly Maloney,1 Nicole Barcelos,1 Kristina Striegnitz,2 Brian D Cohen,3 Arthur F Kramer4 1Healthy Aging & Neuropsychology Lab, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience Program, Union College, Schenectady, NY, USA; 2Computer Science Department & Neuroscience Program, Union College, Schenectady, NY, USA; 3Biology Department, Union College, Schenectady, NY, USA; 4Center for Cognitive & Brain Health, Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA Background: Alzheimer’s and related dementias are on the rise, and older adults and their families are seeking accessible and effective ways to stave off or ameliorate mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Aim: This pilot clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: 03069391) examined neuropsychological and neurobiological outcomes of interactive physical and mental exercise.Participants and methods: Older adults (MCI and caregivers) were enrolled in a 3-month, in-home trial of a portable neuro-exergame (the interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System [iPACES™]), in which they pedaled and steered along a virtual bike path to complete a list of errands (Memory Lane™). Neuropsychological function and salivary biomarkers were measured at pre-, mid-, and posttrial. Ten older adults complied with the recommended use of iPACES (complete dose; ≥2×/wk, 67% of the 15 who also had pre- and postevaluation data). Statistical analyses compared change over time and also change among those with a complete dose vs inadequate dose. Correlations between change in neuropsychological and biomarker measures were also examined.Results: Executive function and verbal memory increased after 3 months (p = 0.01; no significant change was found with an inadequate dose). Change in salivary biomarkers was moderately associated with increasing cognition (cortisol, r = 0.68; IGF-1, r = 0.37).Conclusion: Further research is needed, but these pilot data provide preliminary indications to suggest neuro-exergaming can impact cognitive function, perhaps via neurobiological mechanisms, and as such may provide an effective and practical way to promote healthy aging. Keywords: aging, cognition, MCI, exergame, executive function, neurogame, neuro-exergam

NETWORKING TO ACHIEVE ALTERNATIVE REGULATION:

Two national estuary programs in Florida, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBNEP) and the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) are used to study the intricacies of implementation networks. Both programs are forms of alternative regulation and share similar attributes: an absence of a regulatory authority, exchange relationships based on equitable partnerships and an expected net aggregate benefit. Yet they arrive at two very different solutions. The results raise questions regarding the nature, scope and functioning of implementation networks. They also indicate that building networks is shaped by members' expectations and perceptions, and the degree of congruency they share with each other and the role of champions. Copyright 1999 by The Policy Studies Organization.