bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Third Place Design Strategy for Commuter in Sub-urban (Case Study: Outdoor Public Space in Tangerang City, Indonesia)
Authors: Wardhani Mustika Kusumaning , Yoshida Tomohiko , Malik Alpraditia
Published: December 2020

In recent years, Urban population density spreads towards suburbs of the metropolitan city as the impact of urbanisation. In Indonesia, Commuting activity does not only occur in the centre of metropolitan city Jakarta but spreads outside to the suburbs such as in Tangerang City. Commuting activities often cause stress, and some outdoor public spaces are expected to be healing space for recreation needs amidst a busy life. The lack of integration of urban design that supports commuting activities along with leisure activities is a problem that will be raised. This paper aims to evaluate the configuration of a potential location as the third space in Tangerang City infrastructure around bus stops and train station. Methods used are qualitative methods with a rationalistic approach. The research findings postulated three paradigms in Tactical Urbanism design strategy, which are: (1) Functionally, Tactical Urbanism can form a multipurpose proximity network that functions simultaneously between mobility and relaxation activities; (2) Socially, tactical urbanism design strategy can eliminate social segregation where there are no gaps to spend leisure time around Tangerang station for commuter, community, also tourist; (3) Visually, Tactical Urbanism can encourage people to come and sit for a while and become an icon of Tangerang City with the design of public open spaces integrated with infrastructure for transportation. Based on the above findings, a framework is conceptualised as an attempt to strengthen the tactical urbanism design strategy in the suburbs area.
Typology of Additional Facilities at The Dock of Tambak Lorok Fisherman Settlement in Semarang, Indonesia
Authors: Firmandhani Satriya Wahyu
Published: December 2020

This study aims to explore the typology of additional facilities at Tambak Lorok dock in Semarang, Indonesia. The revitalized dock is in an appropriate condition with permanent materials and additional facilities that naturally added by user. These facilities are intended as spaces to support fishing activities. This study employed a qualitative paradigm by collecting primary data in the form of interviews with related actors and physical data in the field. The results of this study revealed two categories of additional space properties, namely static and dynamic. The static additional space has a laying pattern at the edge of the dock bordering the settlement or the sea, whereas the dynamic additional space has a laying pattern at the center of the dock
Series: Cardiovascular outcome trials for diabetes drugs Empagliflozin and EMPA-REG OUTCOME
Authors: Fisher Miles
Published: December 2020

EMPA-REG OUTCOME was an FDA-mandated cardiovascular outcome trial with empagliflozin and was the first completed trial with a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. EMPA-REG OUTCOME compared empagliflozin and placebo in 7,020 subjects with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The results were astounding as EMPA-REG OUTCOME demonstrated superiority for major cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke) and cardiovascular deaths were significantly reduced, as was all-cause mortality. Hospitalisation for heart failure, which was a secondary outcome, was also significantly reduced. Later trials with SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and hospitalisation for heart failure, and trials with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists have demonstrated reductions in MACE. Collectively, these trials could transform the management of people with type 2 diabetes.
Effects of canagliflozin are mostly observed at first follow-up, within 6 months of commencement: results for the ABCD canagliflozin audit
Authors: Crabtree Thomas SJ , Winocour Peter , Darzy Ken , Phillips Suzanne , Evans Alison , Rohilla Anurita , Raghavan Rajeev , Sennik Devesh , Bickerton Alex , Idris Iskandar , Yadagiri Mahender , Ryder Robert EJ , Canagliflozin Audit Contributors ABCD
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Canagliflozin was initially approved for use in the UK in March 2013. Randomised control trial evidence has demonstrated multiple beneficial effects. Many of these are present at initial follow-up and within 26 weeks of randomised control trial data. Our aim was to assess whether the beneficial effects of canagliflozin on multiple clinical and biochemical parameters occurred prior to first follow-up and, if so, whether these continued to improve or simply persisted at second follow-up.Methods: Data were extracted from the ABCD nationwide canagliflozin audit to include a minimum dataset of a baseline value and one (or two) follow-ups for each value.Results: A total of 1,214 patient datasets were identified and used in the analysis: mean±SD age 60.1±10.6 years; median duration of diabetes 8 (IQR 2.4–12.6 years); baseline HbA1c 75.1±17.4 mmol/mol (9.0±1.59%) and weight 97.8±22.0 kg. 68.3% of the patients were Caucasian where this was known (n=183). At first follow-up (median 0.7 years) from baseline: change in HbA1c −9.3 mmol/mol (95% CI −8.2 to −10.4; p<0.0001), weight −2.3 kg (95% CI −1.9 to −2.5; p<0.0001); BMI −0.7 kg/m2 (95% CI −0.6 to −0.8; p<0.0001); alanine aminotransferase −2 U/L (95% CI −1.3 to −2.7; p<0.0001); eGFR −0.9 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% CI −0.4 to −1.4; p<0.001); systolic blood pressure (BP) −2.6 mmHg (95% CI −1.6 to −3.5; p<0.0001) and diastolic BP −0.9 mmHg (95% CI −0.2 to −1.6; p<0.001). Significant differences persisted comparing second follow-up (median 1.2 years) to baseline, but no further significant changes were noted between first follow-up and second follow-up other than in weight and BMI with further change in weight −0.65 kg (95% CI −0.2 to −1.1; p=0.047).Conclusion: The improvements following canagliflozin in this real-world cohort seem to occur within the first 0.7 years of treatment, which is similar to randomised controlled trial data. These improvements seem to be maintained over the next 6 months, with significant further weight loss occurring between 0.7 years and 1.2 years, although the mechanism of this is unclear and might be due to confounders. More evidence on this point is needed.
Glycaemic benefit of structured diabetes education in Nepal, a resource limited environment
Authors: Pradhan Jaya , Rajbhandari Satyan M
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Structured diabetes education is a key element in the management of type 2 diabetes, but this is challenging to deliver in settings where resources are limited.Methods: We conducted a randomised evaluation of a single 90-minute session of structured diabetes education added to the local standard of diabetes care compared with a control group (standard diabetes care only) in 150 patients with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes in Nepal. The level of knowledge about diabetes was low.Results: Follow-up 6 months after the intervention showed that the reduction in mean (SD) fasting plasma glucose was significantly larger in the education group (from 8.6 (2.9) mmol/L to 6.7 (1.2) mmol/L) compared with the control group (from 8.1 (1.8) mmol/L to 7.0 (1.8) mmol/L) (p=0.029 for comparison between groups). A significant reduction in postprandial plasma glucose also occurred in the education group (from 11.7 (3.7) mmol/L to 8.3 (1.2) mmol/L) compared with the control group (from 11.5 (4.0) mmol/L to 9.7 (2.3) mmol/L) (p=0.005 between groups). A trend to reduced HbA1c was seen for the education versus the control group at 6 months (p=0.06). There were no significant changes in lipids or blood pressure. Overall energy intake and the proportion of energy intake from fat was lower at 6 months compared with baseline for the education group but not for the control group, although there were no significant changes in anthropometric parameters.Conclusion: Our results suggest that a single session of structured diabetes education may provide glycaemic benefits in newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, and that this may be a pragmatic means of improving diabetes self-care in resource-limited countries such as Nepal.
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors and bullous pemphigoid − more evidence of a link: a report of three cases
Authors: Randhawa Amrita , Torley Donna , Kerr Alastair , Wylie Grant
Published: December 2020

Recently, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, an antidiabetic medication, have been implicated in the development of bullous pemphigoid, the most common autoimmune cutaneous blistering disorder. In this report we present three cases of DPP-4 associated bullous pemphigoid in our dermatology department. These cases illustrate the importance for clinicians to consider a drug as a trigger for bullous pemphigoid in elderly patients with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is an independent predictor of weight loss in Tier 3 Weight Assessment and Management Services
Authors: Prihartadi* Aliya Syahreni , Licastro* Giovanna Impelliziere , Deshmukh Harshal , Benamer Sufyan , Linn Kyaw , Shah Najeeb , Sathyapalan Thozhukat , Mohammed Kamrudeen
Published: December 2020

Introduction: A specialist weight management service provides an effective treatment option for severe obesity; however, there are limited data exploring the baseline predictors of response and effect on HbA1c following engagement with the service.Methods: We used prospective data from the regional weight management services within the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Tier 3 Obesity Programme. Data were available for 249 patients referred to the service. T-tests were used for univariate baseline characteristics of those with and without 5% weight loss after engagement with the service. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of weight loss at 12 months.Results: A total of 309 patients were referred to the Tier 3 adult weight management service, of which 249 (80.6%) participated in the programme and had at least one follow-up. The median age of the study population was 46 years (range 36–55) and consisted of 66% females with a median baseline body mass index of 44 kg/m2 (range 42–45). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 31%, hypertension was 35%, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease was 34% and osteoarthritis was 29%. The median baseline weight on enrolment in the programme was 126 kg (range 115–138). During the follow-up period of 1 year, the median weight fell to 120.5 kg at 3 months, 119.6 kg at 6 months, 117.7 kg at 9 months and 117.5 kg at 12 months. The median HbA1c fell from a baseline of 60.25 mmol/mol to 54.4 mmol/mol during the follow-up period. Sixty-four patients had a baseline HbA1c of >53 mmol/mol (7% HbA1c), which fell to <53 mmol/mol in 21% of patients during the follow-up period. In the logistic regression model, higher age (OR 1.05, p=0.0001), type 2 diabetes (OR 2.54, p=0.002) and dyslipidaemia (OR 2.21, p=0.03) were independently associated with more than 5% weight loss at 12 months follow-up.Conclusion: Engagement with Tier 3 adult weight management is associated with significant weight loss and improvement in glycaemic control in a large proportion of patients at one year. Higher age, diabetes and dyslipidaemia at baseline are independent predictors of weight loss on the Tier 3 weight management service.
The Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award 2018 for the best inpatient diabetes educational programme for healthcare professionals
Authors: Dashora Umesh , Sampson Mike , Castro Erwin , Stanisstreet Debbie , Jones Christine , Hillson Rowan , JBDS for Inpatient Care On behalf of
Published: December 2020

Introduction: The annual National Diabetes Inpatient Audit (NaDIA) in the UK continues to show a high incidence of insulin errors in patients admitted to hospital with diabetes. It is clear that new initiatives are urgently required to mitigate this risk.Method: The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS-IP) organised the fifth national Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award on the theme of the best inpatient diabetes educational initiative to improve patient safety in hospitals.Result: The winner was Kath Higgins and the team from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for their ITS Diabetes – Inpatient Diabetes Training & Support programme – an educational toolkit accessible to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Components included face-to-face training, e-learning module, monthly newsletter social media communications with competency document and flashcards. The initiative reduced insulin errors and in-hospital diabetic ketoacidosis. There were two teams in second position. Michael Lloyd and colleagues from St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust received the award for their individualised and shared insulin prescribing error feedback system, Safe Insulin TipS (SIPS), and multi-professional simulation-based training. Ruth Miller and colleagues in North West London were commended for the project to implement Diabetes 10 Point Training in Acute Hospitals across North West London. This clinically-based teaching programme provided quick training specifically designed for all hospital settings to address the commonest diabetes errors.Conclusion: These and similar schemes need to be developed, promoted and shared to reduce insulin errors in hospitalised patients with diabetes.
ФІЗИЧНА ТЕРАПІЯ ХРОНІЧНОЇ ЛАТЕРАЛЬНОЇ ТЕНДОПАТІЇ ЛІКТЬОВОГО СУГЛОБУ (ЛІКТЯ ТЕНІСИСТА)
Authors: Пустовойт Борис , Пашкевич Святослава , Дугіна Ліана
Published: December 2020

Мета: оцінити ефективність включення вправ для стабілізаторів лопатки у фізичну терапію (ФТ) пацієнтів з хронічною латеральною тендопатїєю ліктьового суглобу (ЛТЛС).

Матеріал і методи: проведене тримісячне дослідження, в якому прийняли участь 32 пацієнти, які були поділені на дві групи – основну (ОГ) – 17 осіб і контрольну (КГ) – 15. Пацієнти ОГ виконували програму ФТ у складі: навчання пацієнтів, вправ для лопатки і передпліччя (лікоть / зап'ястя), глибокого масажу м’яких тканин у поєднанні з маніпуляцією Мілля, фонофорезу з гідрокортизоном. Пацієнти КГ мали ту ж саму програму, але без вправ для стабілізаторів лопатки. Оцінка результатів за критеріями – визначення інтенсивності больового синдрому (visual analog scale -VAS); вимір сили м’язів передпліччя та кисті (динамометрія); тест-опитувальник функціонального стану верхньої кінцівки - Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure (DASH).

Результати: авторами визначені особливості застосування ФТ для реабілітації пацієнтів з ЛТЛС з вправами для стабілізаторів лопатки у поєднанні з глибоким масажем м’яких тканин і маніпуляцією Мілля.

Висновки: застосований реабілітаційний комплекс мав перевагу перед ФТ тільки зі спеціальними вправами для передпліччя, про що свідчили достовірні позитивні зміни за VAS та шкалою DASH (р<0,005 та р<0,001 відповідно) у короткотривалому періоді оцінки ефективності.

Ключові слова

латеральна тендопатія ліктьового суглобу, фізична терапія
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ОЗДОРОВЧО-РЕКРЕАЦІЙНОЇ РУХОВОЇ АКТИВНОСТІ ЖІНОК ПОХИЛОГО ВІКУ
Authors: Путятіна Галина
Published: December 2020

Мета: охарактеризувати сучасні підходи та методи організації оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності жінок похилого віку.

Матеріал і методи: у даному дослідженні застосовувався методологічний підхід, згідно з яким організація оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності жінок похилого віку розглядалася під кутом зору взаємодії систем різного порядку. Для досягнення поставленої мети використовувався комплекс взаємодоповнюючих методів: аналіз літературних джерел, документів та ресурсів мережі Інтернет; аналіз передового зарубіжного та вітчизняного досвіду, метод системного аналізу, метод порівняння та зіставлення, організаційний аналіз.

Результати: з’ясовано, що у складі населення України чисельна перевага жінок над чоловіками спостерігається з 38 років і з віком збільшується. У віковій групі 65 років і старші чисельність жінок майже у 2 рази перевищує чисельність чоловіків. Обґрунтовано доцільність впровадження експериментального підходу до підвищення рівня оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності жінок похилого віку засобами оздоровчої фізичної культури.

Висновки: у результаті аналізу сучасного стану розвитку вітчизняної системи оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності визначено чинники, які посилюють роль оздоровчої рухової активності, зокрема жінок похилого віку: необхідність інформування громадян про переваги здорового способу життя, регулярних фізичних навантажень; необхідність впровадження ефективних механізмів профілактики хронічних неінфекційних захворювань, що стали основною причиною передчасної смертності людей; посилення негативного впливу на здоров'я людини внаслідок зменшення обсягу та інтенсивності рухової активності; низький рівень залучення осіб до спеціально організованої рухової активності (особливо жінок похилого віку), що суперечить загальним тенденціям розвитку цивілізації.

Ключові слова здоров’я, оздоровчо-рекреаційна рухова активність, жінки, похилий вік, організація.
KCNN4 Expression Is Elevated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: This Might Be a Novel Marker and Therapeutic Option Targeting Potassium Channels
Authors: Süss Christoph , Broncy Lucile , Pollinger Kirstin , Kunst Claudia , Gülow Karsten , Müller Martina , Wölfel Gisela
Published: December 2020

Background and Aims: The K + channel KCNN4 is involved in many inflammatory diseases. Previous work has shown that this channel is involved in epithelial ion transport and intestinal restitution. In inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) a defective epithelial barrier can lead to typical symptoms like secretory diarrhea and the formation of intestinal ulcers. We compared surgical samples from patients with IBD, diverticulitis and controls without inflammation to determine the potential role of KCNN4 as a diagnostic marker and/or therapeutic target.

Methods: mRNA-levels of KCNN4 and a control K + channel were determined in intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) from patients with IBD, diverticulitis and controls. In addition, we performed a Western blot analysis of KCNN4 and a respective control K + channel in IEC from patients with IBD. Furthermore, we determined epithelial barrier integrity by measuring the flux of fluorescent-labeled dextran beads across a cell monolayer upon incubation with interferon-γ.

Results: KCNN4 mRNA and protein levels were elevated in IEC from patients with Crohn`s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Of note, KCNN4 was not elevated in non-IBD intestinal inflammatory conditions e.g. diverticulitis. Of clinical relevance, pharmacological KCNN4 channel openers stabilized epithelial barrier function in vitro. Thus, KCNN4 may have a protective role in IBD and constitute a therapeutic target.

Conclusions: Our data demonstrate elevated KCNN4 both at mRNA and protein level in IEC specifically from patients with IBD. Therefore, we conclude that KCNN4 could be used as a novel marker for IBD, especially for the establishment of initial diagnosis. Of therapeutic consequence, we show that pharmacological KCNN4 openers stabilize the epithelial barrier. Thus, KCNN4 might be a novel target to diagnose and treat IBD.
GEOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF FORMATION, SEARCH AND PROGNOSIS OF UKRAINIAN AMBER-SUCCINITE
Authors:   Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Matsui V.M. , Naumenko U.Z. ,   Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study is to determine the geological and geographical features of the transformation of resin secretions of conifers during the transition from living matter to inanimate (mineral) in the process of several stages of fossilization; formation of succinite-amber placers, as well as substantiation of prognosis assessment of prospects for discovery of new deposits and amber manifestations in the context of their ecologically safe and ecologically expedient extraction. The natural-geographical paleocomplexes of the south-eastern part of the Baltic-Dnieper amber-bearing province in the Eocene-Oligocene are characterized, which caused the accumulation of primary biogenic-sedimentary deposits of resin secretions (proto-amber) and conditions of formation of weeds of different ages. These placers are divided by genesis into indigenous, coastal, marine and estuarine delta and delta of the first intermediate reservoirs, formed in the post-Buchach period - late Middle - Late Eocene and early Oligocene and continental polygenetic placers due to in the late Oligocene, Neogene and Anthropogenic. It has been established that the root source of succinite amber in Ukraine was biogenic sedimentary deposits of resin secretions of vegetation characteristic of the central part of modern Ukraine, while in foreign literature it is believed that the main source of Ukrainian amber is its transfer from Scandinavia by coastal banks or river streams and glaciers from the Baltics. The substantiation of the prognosis of new industrial deposits of amber-succinite discovery in Ukraine is stated. Attention is paid to the problem of development of valuable gem deposits - illegal amber mining, the negative consequences of which are considered as manifestations of natural geological processes.
REINTEGRATION OF THE CHORNOBYL NPP EXCLUSION ZONE ON THE BASIS OF THE DESIGN-PLANNING COMPLEX
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ustinova I.I. , Dyomin M.M. ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Aylikova G.V. ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Published: December 2020

The aim of the publication is to determine the prerequisites of and to elaborate on the foundations of the Exclusion Zone reintegration in order to address the issue of rational development of urban-planning documentation complex regarding the legitimacy of said territory exploitation. It is established that for the implementation of the «Radioactive waste management strategy» the production complex «Vector» is being constructed on the Exclusion Zone territory; a powerful park of renewable energy generation is being created to implement the «Chornobyl - a Territory of Change» strategy; a Chornobyl Radiation-Ecological Biosphere Reserve was established to support and increase the barrier function of the zone; in order to promote the Safe Chornobyl brand-name, the tourist traffic is being increased and the conditions for the visitors are improving. In the absence of developed and approved city planning documentation, the listed above causes the problem of legitimacy and rationality of the exclusion zone territory use. The paper for the first time raises the question of the need to elaborate the concept of functional planning of the Chornobyl NPP exclusion zone territory and the development of the design-planning complex (urban planning documentation): from the territory.
COMMERCIAL SUBURBANIZATION IN KYIV METROPOLITAN REGION: UNEVEN DEVELOPMENT AND POLYCENTRICITY
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Pidgrushnyi G.P. , Mezentsev K.V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Dudin V.S. ,   Technical University of Dortmund, Germany, Provotar N.I. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Bondar V.V. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the study is to assess the uneven development of commercial suburbanization of Kyiv. The paper sets two research objectives - to develop a methodology for estimating the scale of commercial suburbanization in the absence / unavailability of official statistics and to analyze the dynamics of the spread of commercial suburbanization around Kyiv, as well as changes in the levels of its concentration and diversification. This paper attempts to assess the extent of commercial suburbanization, and analyzes the changes in concentration and diversification of retail and service chains around Kyiv. In contrast to the classic (stage) model of urbanization, since the 1990s, several aspects (stages) of urbanization have been observed in the post-Soviet space – both intensive suburbanization (especially around metropolitan centres and major cities) and gentrification of the inner cities. Here, a specific situation is formed, characterized by the selective development of some suburban settlements, varying degrees of manifestation and mutual influence of residential and commercial functions. Commercial suburbanization is one of the most pronounced processes that change suburban area and the entire Kyiv metropolitan region. Given the lack and unreliability of the official statistics on commercial suburbanization development, it is appropriate to study spatial diffusion of retail and service chains. The analysis of concentration and diversification dynamics of 50 network services in Kyiv metropolitan region by settlements in 2014-2019 are carried out in this paper. The novelty of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the scale of commercial suburbanization in the absence / unavailability of official statistics and identify features of the spread of commercial suburbanization in the metropolitan region of Kyiv. The study confirmed the heterogeneity and polycentricity of the commercial suburbanization development in Kyiv metropolitan region. Analysis of the dynamics of commercial suburbanization has revealed a number of trends.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE TERRITORIAL AND SECTORAL STRUCTURE OF INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, Zaprudski Ilya
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the study is to identify and characterize the transformation processes that occurred in the territorial and sectoral structure of the industry of the Republic of Belarus from 1990 to 2018. The study was conducted on the basis of the use of original database of industrial enterprises created by the author. The methodical algorithm of the economic and geographical analysis of changes in the territorial-branch structure of the industry on the basis of an estimation of territorial concentration, territorial differentiation of manufacture and accompanying structural changes is offered. As a result, the author came to the conclusion that a robust center-peripheral stratification of the territorial-sectoral structure has developed with the formation of the Minsk industrial agglomeration given a growing number of industrial enterprises and nodal elements in Belarus over the period of the research. This requires the development of directions for improving the territorial organization of society and regional policy in the country. The novelty of the study is determined by the first economic and geographical analysis of transformational changes in the territorial and sectoral structure of industry of the Republic of Belarus for the entire period since the proclamation of sovereignty. This analysis is based on the use of the author’s database on the number of large and medium-sized industrial enterprises. On the one hand, it is characterized by a number of limitations, but, on the other hand, it has a practical advantage in relation to other works on similar subjects.
The role of dispositional factors achievement goals and volition in the formation of athletic identity people with physical disability
Authors: Proios Ioannis
Published: December 2020

Introduction: According to cognitive identity theory internal components can be likely to influence athletic identity formation. The purpose of the present study was to examine relationship between athletic identity of people with physical disabilities and goal perspectives (task and ego) and volitional competences (persistence, purposefulness and expedience). Material and methods: The participants were 134 people with physical disability (n=103 men, and n=31 women). Their age ranging from 14 to 67 years (M=34.98, SD=10.59). All participants participated in physical activities (competitive and recreational). The subjects filled in three questionnaires: Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS), Task and Ego Orientation in Sports Questionnaire (TEOSQ) and Measure Athletes’ Volition – Short (MAV-S). Results: The results revealed that goal orientations and volitional competencies can be predictors of athletic identity dimensions for people with disabilities participating in physical activities. In addition, they suggested that task orientation predicts the three identities (social β=0.43, exclusivity β=0.31 and negative affectivity β=0.38), purposefulness competence predicts two identities (social β=0.34 and exclusivity β=0.30), while persistence competence predicts the negative affectivity identity (β=0.49). Conclusions: In conclusion, dispositional factors achievement goals and volitional competencies can be predicting the athletic identity dimensions.
The level of mood regulation in practicing hatha yoga in the background of people who do not practice this physical activity
Authors: Kmiecik Agnieszka , Bakota Daniel , Płomiński Arkadiusz
Published: December 2020

Introduction: The aim of the study was to analyze mood regulation in people practicing hatha yoga in the background of people who do not practice this sport activity. Materials and Methods: 96 Respondents from the Slaskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie province took part in the research The subjects were divided into two groups: practicing hatha yoga (N = 46) and control (N = 49). The analysis was carried out by means of a diagnostic survey using the standardized tool: Mood Control Scales. During the tests, the age and sex of the respondents were taken into account. Results: The average results of males and females exercising and not exercising hatha yoga in the Elevated Mood Scale are very similar to each other and range from 3.91 to 3.97 in women and from 3.87 to 3.91 in men. The results of men in the Depressed Mood Scale, as in the Elevated Mood Scale, differ slightly. However, a large difference, up to 0%, can be noticed by observing the results of women, 2.22 for exercising women and 2.79 for non-exercising women. Conclusions: Practicing hatha yoga has a beneficial effect on the level of mood regulation, contributing to the improvement of the mental state, the implementation of vital tasks and life goals and, consequently, reducing the negative mood and proper social functioning. Decreasing the level of low mood positively affects the quality of life. People with the ability to regulate the mood are less subject to mechanisms exacerbating the negative mood and, consequently, do not undertake the procedures leading to this mood. It can therefore be assumed that a bad mood is not treated in the category of failure, life catastrophe or a state without a way out. The conducted research allowed to show a greater tendency to reduce the level of low mood in women practicing hatha yoga. In the analysis, there were dependencies between the tendencies of mood regulation and gender. These dependencies were seen in women, whereas with men this did not play a significant role research did not play a significant role. However, there was no negative effect of the hatha yoga exercise on the level of mood.
Differences in students’ feelings and preferences in physical education classes: A comparison by degree of hearing loss
Authors: Kurková Petra
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Physical education is a very important discipline since it helps the development of students’ cognitive abilities and motor skills. Also, physical education may be the best setting for individuals with hearing loss to learn about physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyse differences in students’ feelings in physical education classes and their leisure time preferences at the second grade of elementary schools for the deaf by degree of hearing loss. Material and methods: Participants were 86 students with hearing loss (severe to profound hearing loss, n = 51; 59.3%); an average age of 14.3 ± 1.4 years. Six elementary schools for the deaf participated in the research. The data were described using absolute and relative frequencies, including the mean and standard deviation. The non-parametric Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Fisher exact test, Chi-square test and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used for statistical analyses. For calculation of effect size coefficient abs(r) was used. All tests were performed at a significance level of alpha 0.05. Physical education is more popular among students with a more severe hearing loss (Z = –2.409; p = 0.016; abs(r) = 0.260). Relation to emotional response if a physical education class is cancelled, a small effect size coefficient (abs(r) = 0.175) was found, however statistical significance was not proven. Hearing loss affects the amount of leisure time spent listening to music – students with a less severe hearing loss do this activity considerably more often. By contrast, students who only use the Czech sign language do not listen to music. Conclusion: The degree of hearing loss has no negative effect on students’ feelings in physical education classes and their preferences in leisure time.
Health status differences in subjective well-being of male and female high school students preferring sedentary leisure activities
Authors: Nemček Dagmar , Pačesová Petra , Šmela Pavel , Ladecká Petronela , Harčaríková Terézia
Published: December 2020

Introduction. Leisure may provide certain unique subjective well-being (SWB) benefits that cannot be obtained through other domains in life, as leisure is typically characterized by autonomy or greater freedom of choice than other life dimensions. The objective of the present study was to analyse the level of SWB in male and female high school students with different health status preferring sedentary leisure time activities and compare SWB dimensions (SWB-Ds) between healthy students and students with self-reported health disorders (S-RHDs). Material and Methods. The research sample comprised of 153 male students (healthy; n=90 and with S-RHDs; n=63) and 238 female students (healthy; n=126 and with S-RHDs; n=112) who preferred sedentary types of leisure time activities. A standardized The Bern Subjective Well-Being Questionnaire for Adolescents (BFW) was used as a primary research method. Non-parametric Mann Whitney U-test was used to assess differences between two independent groups of male and female high school students according to their self-reported health status (healthy vs. with S-RHDs). Results. Significantly higher level of negative SWB-Ds was found in the group of male students with S-RHDs compare healthy male students (U=1672, p=0.000, r=0.34). No significant differences were found in the comparison between healthy female students and female students with S-RHDs. Conclusions. Many researches indicate a very close positive connection between regular participation in sport leisure activities and SWB, but just few of them investigate correlations and comparisons among SWB, health status and sport leisure activities participation
Differences of physiological characteristics of taekwondo junior players vs pencak silat junior players
Authors: Apriantono Tommy , Herman Indria , Winata Bagus , Hasan Muhamad Fahmi , Juniarsyah Agung Dwi , Ihsani Sri Indah , Hidayat Iwa Ikhwan , Safei Imam , Hindawan Ilham
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Because of the fact that detailed data on the physiological characteristics of Pencak Silat are still limited. The primary purpose of this study to assess the physiological responses of Pencak Silat athletes and a secondary aim is to compare the physiological responses of Pencak Silat athletes with physiological responses of Taekwondo athletes. Material and Methods: This study has included 17 male junior martial art athletes (aged 15–16 years). This study requires all participants to completed one familiarization session and two experimental sessions. During the first session (laboratory condition), anthropometry was measured in the laboratory, and during the second session (on-court condition), the participants completed tests for anaerobic capacity (sprint test 60-m, vertical jump, push-ups, and sit-ups) and VO2max test. Results: The statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in anthropometry, vertical-jump, sit-ups, push-ups, and 60-m sprint results among TKD and PKS groups. Furthermore, the TKD group had significantly higher VO2max (p=0.015), when compared with the PKS group. Conclusion: The present investigation describes similar physiological characterizes, such as weight, height, BMI, BMR, body fat and also performances of vertical jump, sit-ups, push-ups, and 60-m sprint tests among Taekwondo and Pencak Silat athletes. However, in comparison with junior Pencak Silat athletes, the junior Taekwondo athletes have better VO2max.
Health behaviors as determinants of the quality of life of the elderly
Authors: Puciato Daniel , Nowak Paweł F. , Kuśnierz Cezary , Bunio Andrzej
Published: December 2020

Background: Quality of life is a subject of research by representatives of various fields of science, including psychology, sociology, economics, and medicine. The results of some previous studies show that the quality of life of elderly people is related to their health behaviors. The aim of the study was to assess the relationships between the quality of life, considered in general and in detail, and health behaviors of healthy and ill elderly people from the Opolskie Voivodeship (Poland). Methods: 105 people (81 women and 24 men) participated in the study, including 61 patients and 44 healthy people, aged from 60 to 89 years. The average age of respondents was 71.2 ± 6.4 years. The main research method was the diagnostic questionnaire survey. The Health Behavior Inventory and R. Cummins’s Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale were used. Results: The study results showed that the average value of the health behavior index in healthy respondents was significantly higher than in patients. The analysis of particular categories of health behaviors revealed that healthy persons declared normal eating habits more often than patients. The mean value of the general quality of life index was significantly higher in healthy respondents than in patients. Health status also significantly differentiated the quality of life in favor of healthy individuals in the domains of health and intimacy. In the analyzed group of respondents, health behaviors significantly determined the quality of life of patients only. The odds that the quality of life of patients are above average were greater in patients with average and higher health behavior indices than in patients with low health behavior indices. Conclusion: Measures of quality of life improvement should also be aimed at increasing the prevalence of health behaviors in the elderly.
Assessment of disease-related knowledge among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Tymruk-Skoropad Kateryna , Pavlova Iuliia , Sydoryk Nadiya , Kulitka Yuliia , Kruk Bohdan
Published: December 2020

Introduction. The main task of this study was to study the level of knowledge of the Ukrainian patient about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the factors that cause and affect this indicator, with the help of a validated instrument. Methods. 41 patients were involved in the study. Socio-demographic data, information on the duration, course of the disease and cooperation with a physical therapist were collected. Anthropometric measurements, spirometry, pulse oximetry, tonometry were performed. Patients were surveyed with Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Clinical COPD Questionnaire score, and Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ). Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire was translated, cross-culturally adapted and validated. Regression analysis was performed to determine relationships between the level of knowledge about the disease, socio-demographic data, indicators of respiratory system functional status, and survey data. Results. The average total score for BCKQ was 24.71±9.62 points. Patients gave the least number of correct answers to the question related to medical treatment. The level of knowledge depends on the factors such as age (β=-0.557; 95% CI: -1.041–0.086, p=0.086), duration of the disease (β=-0.114; 95% CI: -0.077–0.055, p=0.048), respiratory ratings, functional limitations, and own psychosocial dysfunction according to the CCQ scale (β =-0.506; 95% CI: -0.007–0.752, p=0.053), and the HADS depression score (β =-0.655; 95% CI: -4.257– -0.085, p=0.043). Conclusion. The level of knowledge of Ukrainian patients about COPD is low. More experience of the disease did not affect the increase in the level of knowledge. Older patients had a lower level of knowledge about their disease. Impact of body mass index, spirometry results, level of severity of shortness of breath, and symptoms of the disease on the level of knowledge was not revealed.
Artefacts Commemorating the Battle of Varna in 1444
Authors: Jaczynowski Lech
Published: December 2020

We just have the 575th anniversary of the memorable battle between a coalition of Christian armies and the army of the Ottoman Empire. Christians’ defeat had significant consequences not only for Bulgaria, but also for Byzantium and whole Europe. The aim of the presented work is a systematization of knowledge about artefacts paying homage to the Polish-Hungarian King Ladislaus III of Varna, who fell there, and thousands of knights of both sides of the fight. There has been applied participant observation of places commemorating those events, there were conducted interviews with persons preserving their memory, there were analyzed many academic dissertations, popular scientific works and other informative materials dedicated to that topic, there were gathered data about authors of works dedicated to that Battle of nations, aiming at creation of a relatively complete description of a marketing product for needs of cultural tourism. Since many artefacts commemorating the battle do not exist anymore or exist in undocumented legends, they were separated from description of those ones which exist and can be presented to tourists interested in them. Thus, the text describes in the chronological order Turkish memorabilia, Hungarian and Polish artifacts and their authors.
Women’s team sports in the activities of the University Sports Association in Poland in 1945–1989
Authors: Skalik Michał
Published: December 2020

The emergence of women’s team sports in University Sports Association (Akademicki Związek Sportowy – AZS) in Poland took place in the second decade of the 20th century. In the 1930s female student teams competed in Polish championships in Czech handball, basketball and volleyball. After the Second World War, team games continued to be popularized in the academic community. Women participated in university, inter-university and international competitions in basketball, handball and volleyball. A competition had the greatest popularity in of the Academic Polish Championship and the Polish Championship of Higher Education Institutions. In addition, sports teams representing AZS participated in professional sports in basketball, football, field hockey, handball and volleyball. In the professional sport most successes had teams AZS Warsaw, AZS Wrocław, AZS Katowice and AZS Poznań. The development of team sports games in the academic community was related to, among others with the decisions of institutions managing physical culture in Poland in 1945–1989. These guidelines had an impact on organizational changes in the structures of AZS and on shaping the academic model of sports competition.
Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of a dictator who wanted to be a football star
Authors: Kosak Radosław
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this article is to present the person of Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the third son of a dictator who ruled Libya during the years 1969–2011 – Mu’ammar Al-Gaddafi.In the first part of the article, the author writes about the first stage of the life of the dictator’s son, when Al-Saadi Gaddafi, thanks to his father’s acquaintances, enters the world of football, among others through demonstration training sessions at the Italian club Lazio Roma, where it was hoped that over time he would acquire skills to be able to play football in this club. In this part of the article, the author explains why this plan failed.In the next part of the article, the author presents the backstage of Al-Saadi Kaddafi’s tempestuous career first in Libyan football and then in the highest class of the Italian Serie A connected with such clubs as AC Perugia, Udinese Calcio and UC Sampdoria as a footballer and with Juventus Turin as one of the club’s officials and shareholders.In the final part of the article, the author focuses on the fate of Al-Saadi Gaddafi after completion of his football career and presents what happened to him after the outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring as a result of which the Gaddafi family lost their power in Libya.
Organizational affiliation, age and training experience of people who train karate Kyokushin and the rank of the most important professional activities of the coach
Authors: Dobrzycki Adrian
Published: December 2020

Introduction: The aim of this study was to collect and analyse the opinions of people who train karate Kyokushin regarding the importance (hierarchy) of individual professional activities of the coaches. Material and methods: The research involved 54 practitioners from 25 karate Kyokushin sports clubs in Poland. Respondents were aged 35.0 ±12.0 years, and their training experience was 15.9 ±8.7 years. All respondents had a technical level of at least 1 dan. Survey method was used, and the questionnaire developed by Tumanian and modified by Januszewski and Sterkowicz was applied. Results: The most important professional activities of a karate Kyokushin coaches reported include three types of management: managing physical, technical and tactical preparation of athletes. Regardless of organizational and age divisions, opinions regarding the importance of particular professional activities of coaches were convergent (rsp = 0.79 −0.92, p <0.001). Conclusions: Structure professional activities deemed most important, allows classified karate Kyokushin as more of a sport than a martial art of self-defense.
Sport and physical activity in the urban area – housing estate greens for three generations
Authors: Ostrowska-Tryzno Anna , Nałęcz Hanna , Pawlikowska-Piechotka Anna
Published: December 2020

Research aim: Playgrounds were historically designed only for children, today we can observe new concept of recreation sites, aimed for all ages. Traditional playground was furniture with kids’ equipment, while universal playgrounds have also facilities for adults. These facilities enable families to play together. Research methods: Research project ds-300 AWF was a continuation of the ds-114 AWF – the MNiSW grant. Using the field survey with participant observations, structured and semi-structured interviews methods, factors determining the ‘inclusive urban playground’ for three generations were identified. Research results: To achieve the open access to the universally designed, inclusive playgrounds for all ages, basic components should be included: physical accessibility, age and developmental appropriateness, physical, social and sensory-stimulating components. Conclusions: Results show that exciting, engaging and challenging sport and recreation housing green areas are important to encourage physical activities for all age and enhance social, mental and physical skills of the three generations.