Effect of Internet Administered Mindfulness Training on Anxiety and Sleep Quality

Objective: To examine the effects of a daily, 10-minute mindfulness meditation intervention administered online through Mechanical Turk over a two-week period on the intensity of anxiety, perceived stress, and reported sleep quality in participants pre-screened for general anxiety symptoms. Method: One hundred and forty-eight participants pre-screened for mild or greater general anxiety symptoms and mild or greater difficulty sleeping were recruited through Mechanical Turk. Participants’ baseline levels of anxiety, perceived stress, and sleep quality were assessed. They then were randomized to the mindfulness meditation intervention (n = 74) or wait list control group (n = 74). Following the two-week intervention period, participants completed post-questionnaires that assessed levels of anxiety, perceived stress and sleep quality. Results: Participants in the meditation group had significantly decreased levels of general anxiety and perceived stress, and increased sleep quality in comparison to the wait-list control group, ps \u3c .05. Conclusions: Significant short-term benefits on anxiety, stress, and sleep quality resulted from a two-week, 10 minute a day mindfulness meditation training. Further research is needed to examine the duration of these benefits and the mechanisms of action that account for them

The physical, chemical and microbial effects of supplemental sodium nitrate on cured meat products

The effects of supplemental nitrate from celery powder on boneless ham, cotto salami and frankfurters were investigated. Two treatments (control and supplemental nitrate) of each product were replicated twice to evaluate residual nitrite, residual nitrate, rancidity, microbial growth, color, sensory properties, and proximate composition. All analytical measurements were conducted at regular intervals for 98 days during storage at 1°C (32 − 34°F). Residual nitrite values were not significantly different (P \u3e 0.05) between treatments for cotto salami and hams, however, for frankfurters the control (15.8 ppm) and supplemental nitrate (11.9 ppm) treatments were significantly different (P \u3c 0.05). Residual nitrate values were significantly different (P \u3c 0.05) between the two treatments for all three products as expected; however, the residual nitrate values for each treatment were not significantly different (P \u3e 0.05) for the effect of day. Rancidity (TBARS) was significantly different (P \u3c 0.05) for cotto salami control (0.47) and supplemented cotto salami treatment (0.37), as well as the frankfurter control (0.38) and the supplemented frankfurter treatment (0.49). However, no statistical difference (P \u3e 0.05) in rancidity was observed between the two ham treatments. The results also showed no statistical difference (P \u3e 0.05) for microbial growth between the treatments for any of the products. Color measurements showed that Hunter L-values for the cotto salami control (49.65) and the supplemented cotto salami (46.94) were significantly different (P \u3c 0.05), and Hunter a-values for the ham control (8.59) and the supplemented ham (7.92) were also significantly different (P \u3c 0.05). The internal color measurement of Hunter a-values for frankfurters determined that the control treatment (10.62) displayed a significantly different (P \u3c 0.05) Hunter a-value than the supplemental nitrate treatment (10.11). None of the other physical, chemical or microbial measurements conducted were different as a result of the treatments. Sensory evaluations (15 cm line scale) supported the instrumental color results for cotto salami, frankfurters, and ham treatments. Sensory panel scores showed frankfurter (9.33) and ham (9.86) control treatments displayed a greater intensity of pink color than the frankfurter (6.93) and ham (6.56) supplemental nitrate treatments. Panelists determined the control cotto salami (6.65) treatment had a lighter visual appearance than the supplement nitrate cotto salami (9.87) treatment. Frankfurters showed no differences for sensory panel odors or flavors while the treatments for cotto salami resulted in some differences in aromas and flavors, and the greatest effect on aroma and flavor occurred with the hams. Consequently, the results showed that the overall addition of supplemental nitrate did not significantly alter physical, chemical or microbial effects on cured meat products during refrigerated storage, but some product-dependent sensory effects were observed

“Hellere 1000 kram end én knytnæve”: Magtanvendelser og udviklingshæmmede på bo- og dagtilbud

Publikationen er en lettere omarbejdet masterafhandling fra 2017. Omdrejningspunktet for denne undersøgelse er en empirisk, teoretisk og historisk undersøgelse af magtanvendelser i forhold til voksne udviklingshæmmede på botilbud. Susanne Bay Sønderbæk er uddannet socialrådgiver, og har siden 1. januar 2014 været ansat i Socialtilsyn Midt, hvor hun fører tilsyn med botilbud. Herunder hvorvidt tilbuddene overholder lovgivningen og i den pædagogiske praksis arbejder forebyggende i forhold til magtanvendelser.Lise Usinger er uddannet pædagog, og er ansat som konsulent på et dag og døgntilbud for voksne udviklingshæmmede. Lise Usingers opgave er dels at klæde de ansatte på i forhold til lovgivning, etik og arbejdsmiljø dels at gennemgå og kvalitetssikre de magtanvendelser der indberettes fra tilbuddet.“Hellere 1000 kram end én knytnæve” er udgivet i serien 'Socialpædagogisk faglighed og voksne med psykisk/fysisk handicap' (serieredaktør: Søren Langager) under forskningsprogrammet ’Inklusion og eksklusion – i samfund, institution og pædagogisk praksis’ ved Danmarks institut for Pædagogik og Uddannelse (DPU), Aarhus Universitet

Expressed Values of 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders: Implications for Rural Teachers and 4-H Staff

Historically, the collaborative efforts between rural teachers and 4-H have provided enhanced opportunities for youth that would not have been otherwise possible. As resources continue to diminish in rural communities, this collaboration is valuable to both schools and the 4-H organization. Currently rural schools are concentrating on the increased demand for academic accountability through performance testing and other evaluation instruments. This trend has resulted in less time for the elective outlets that have traditionally been an important part of school. At a time when 4-H could help fill an important gap in rural communities, changes within the organization have left some volunteers feeling overwhelmed. This article offers a theoretical framework for understanding the feelings and values of rural 4-H volunteers during a period of dramatic organizational change

Green Infrastructure Implementation Analysis and Calculation

This database was created for Malama Maunalua as a way to collect and calculate information about the implementation of green infrastructure (GI) within the Maunalua Bay watersheds. It has been tailored to sites within the Wailupe watershed, but can be expanded for other areas as well.Green Infrastructure (GI) can improve infiltration and reduce stormwater runoff by catching the rain gathered from rooftop surfaces and open spaces. Through analyzing satellite imagery and creating cost and volume reduction calculations, we gathered potential sites in Wailupe to create a database and evaluate GI implementation

The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1931

Dr. Sasao of Japan addresses students • Reaping the Whirlwind given by Trinity Church • Oregon plan features debate with Juniata • Coeds register eighth win at Cedar Crest • Alumni groups hold annual gatherings • Biology Club to show dental research film • Eight men win laurels in intra-mural wrestling • Girls varsity debates University of Maryland • Sophomores win annual basketball game 27-42 • Ray Coble elected 1931 baseball pilot • Men\u27s Glee Club sings • Tickets for The Dover Road on sale Tuesday • The Parodians, a feature of the St. Patrick\u27s dance • Recent drama topic at English Club meeting • Men students conduct church service Sunday • Statistical study of alumni occupations • Ernest Ackley speaks on foreign missions • Music Club meeting • Vespers Sunday in charge of Maples • Freshmen girls\u27 debatehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/2112/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1930

Olevian barn burned in early morning blaze • Hockey team defeats Glassboro Normal 3-0 • Haverford to open 1930 debating season • Grizzlies trounce Susquehanna 21-0 to make fourth straight victory • Drexel yearlings bow to Grizzly cubs 20-0 • Prominent lecturer to speak here Nov. 7 • Ursinus harriers lose to F. & M. sprinters • Professors speak at math group meeting • Modern language group enjoys French play • English group meeting features Doyle, Lawrence • Accounting main topic at Business Administration meeting • Parunak leads vespers • Chem-Bi group elections • History social science group elects officers • Prof. Lindsay speaks at classics group meeting • College group at Trinity makes steady progress • Alexander conducts YMCA meeting • YW cabinet gives tea • Dramatic Club adopts new name • YW meeting features a tour through Europehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/2097/thumbnail.jp

"Vom Lesesaal zum Learning Center" - Ein neues Raum- und Benutzungskonzept an der UB Mannheim

Der traditionelle Lesesaal der Universitätsbibliothek Mannheim ist 2014 in ein modernes Learning-Center umgewandelt worden. Ziel war ein Lernort, an dem Studierende insbesondere für kooperatives, aber auch für informelles Lernen jederzeit eine optimal unterstützende und variable Umgebung mit modernster technischer Ausstattung vorfinden. Der Beitrag beschreibt, wie dies in Raumkonzept, Innenarchitektur, technischer Ausstattung und Serviceangebot umgesetzt worden ist