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The ideas presented by José Eusebio Caro in his unfinished work entitled Social Mechanics or Theory of Human Movement, Considered in its Nature, in its Effects and in its Causes, in 1836, collects characteristic aspects of the thought of the first decades of the 19th century, with roots, some of them in previous times. The intellectual richness of the work in question induced analytical research, of which this document reports, according to the following research question: What are the predominant epistemological features in the philosophical and sociological theses of José Eusebio Caro, in his posthumous work unfinished work entitled Social mechanics or theory of human movement, considered in its nature, in its effects and in its causes? The study of this work focuses on specifying epistemological aspects of a proposal that shares honors with positivism and the emergence of social theory whose theses give way to the emergence of sociology. This, in a particular century characterized by the search for the ideological and political originality of the American continent, which hoped to re-emerge far from Spanish domination and close to French theorists and the ideological developments of England. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An outbreak of a novel coronaviruswas first reported in China on 31 December 2019.As of 9 February 2020, cases have been reported in 25 countries, including probable human-to-human transmission in England. We adapted an existing national-scale metapopulation model to capture the spread of COVID-19 in England and Wales. We used 2011 census data to inform population sizes and movements, together with parameter estimates from the outbreak in China. We predict that the epidemic will peak 126 to 147 days (approx. 4 months) after the start of person-to-person transmission in the absence of controls. Assuming biological parameters remain unchanged and transmission persists from February, we expect the peak to occur in June. Starting location and model stochasticity have a minimal impact on peak timing. However, realistic parameter uncertainty leads to peak time estimates ranging from 78 to 241 days following sustained transmission. Seasonal changes in transmission rate can substantially impact the timing and size of the epidemic. We provide initial estimates of the epidemic potential of COVID-19. These results can be refined with more precise parameters. Seasonal changes in transmission could shift the timing of the peak into winter, with important implications for healthcare capacity planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Oxford Dance Symposium which tackles the scarcity of dance illustrations on eighteenth century in England. It presents the number of factors contributed to the rarity of dance illustration such as no tradition of painting dancers and their movement is hard to depict effectively. It also adds that the absence of mass circulation of dance images is one of the major factors of the scarcity of illustrations.

The article offers information on the First SOAS Food Forum Distinguished Lecture that was held in London, England. Food-related issues were discussed at the event. The association between human mobility and changes in food behavior was also discussed at the event. It was stated that human mobility complicates how people relate to the foods they eat in the course of time.

The article presents a study on the concepts of physical education in Europe. It aims to present a critical analysis of the region's notion of movement, sport, and health by looking into their similarities and differences. Results have showed that the concepts of physical education in some European countries such as England, Netherlands, and Finland have a common ground since these countries mutually aim to educate and inform children and teenagers on the significance of participating in physical activity in the context of their national movement culture. The differences of these concepts in European countries are offered.

Presents information on a study which determined head stability of children with cerebral palsy and in children and adults without neurological impairment during walking. Methodology; Results; Discussion on the results.

The article discusses research by John Macdonald of the University of Bristol, Great Britain, regarding the Millennium Bridge in London, England and the biomechanics of balance and stepping. Macdonald's model shows that the adjustments people make to keep their balance were adding energy to the bridge's natural wobble which increased its sway.