Modelling the Eddy Pattern in the harbour of Zeebrugge

Hydrodynamic

The effects of control versus autonomy in hypermedia learning environments

Gorissen, C. J. J., Kester, L., Brand-Gruwel, S., & Martens, R. L. (2010, 13-16 May). The effects of control versus autonomy in hypermedia learning environments. Poster presented at the 4th International Self-Determination Theory Conference, Ghent, Belgium: Kennisnet.This study concerns the effect of autonomy when studying learning material on students’ motivation, perceived mental effort and learning results, taken into account students’ prior domain knowledge, learning ability and attitude towards learning. The objective of this study is to find a balance between the implications, for the design of educational instruction, of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and Self Determination Theory (SDT) with regard to the amount of control that is optimal for learning.Kennisne

До історії становлення прогнозо-аналітичних досліджень науково-технологічного розвитку в Центрі досліджень науково-технічного потенціалу та історії науки ім. Г.М. Доброва НАН України

Висвітлено внесок Г.М.Доброва у становлення прогнозно-аналітичних досліджень перспектив розвитку науки і технологій в Україні та роботу, яка виконується в Центрі досліджень науково-технічного потенціалу та історії науки ім. Г.М.Доброва НАН України з такого прогнозування в сучасний період.Освещены вклад Г.М.Доброва в становление прогнозно-аналитических исследований перспектив развития науки и технологий в Украине и работа, выполненная в Центре исследований научно-технического потенциала и истории науки им.Г.М.Доброва НАН Украины по такому прогнозированию в современный период.The contribution by D.M.Dobrov in establishment of prognosticating and analytical studies of science and technologies in Ukraine is shown, along with relevant works performed in G.M.Dobrov Center for Science and Technology Potential and Science History Studies of the NAS of Ukraine in the current period

Modelling the Eddy Pattern in the Harbour of Zeebrugge

Hydrodynamic

Aire and Foxp3 expression in a particular microenvironment for T-cell differentiation

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Health and frailty among older spousal caregivers:an observational cohort study in Belgium

Abstract Background Among older couples, spouses are first in line to provide care, and they are key elements in the home support of dependent older persons. In this context, ensuring the health of these older spousal caregivers should be an important issue for all of the providers who care for older adults. The aim of this study was to longitudinally assess the health of older spousal caregivers considering frailty, nutrition, cognition, physical performance and mood disorders. Methods In this longitudinal, observational cohort study, participants were assessed at home in Wallonia, Belgium. At baseline, 82 community-dwelling spouses of older patients with cognitive deficits or functional impairment were assessed; 78 caregivers were assessed at follow-up (16 months). The clinical instruments used included Frailty Phenotype (Fried), the Mini Nutritional Assessment-short form (MNA-SF), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), clock drawing test, medications, Zarit Burden Index (ZBI), and Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA). Biological assessments included plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6), ultrasensitive C-reactive protein (CRP), cortisol, albumin and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Results Among caregivers, 54% were women, and the mean age was 80 years. Among care-receivers, 83% had cognitive impairment. Caregivers were more likely to be in a pre-frail stage. In one-third of the caregivers, the frailty status worsened. Transitions were observed between each of the states, except from frail to robust. In contrast to frailty, items including nutrition, cognitive status, SPPB and mood assessments were stable over time, with approximately 70% of the caregivers not experiencing significant change at follow-up. Caregiver experiences assessed with the Zarit Burden Interview and CRA were relatively stable over 16 months. Conclusion Many caregivers of geriatric patients are spouses who are old themselves. A failure in the health of the caregiver may anticipate an undesired care breakdown. Caregiver health and its determinants should be explored in future longitudinal studies that cover a longer time period