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2. ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ПРОЄКТУВАННЯ І РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ STEM-ОСВІТИ
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ПІДДЯЧИЙ, МИКОЛА
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In the course of developing the strategy and theoretical and methodological foundations for designing and implementing STEM education of students, in the context of the prospects for social and labor development, it is necessary to harmonize their psychological sphere and form the ability to interact productively through education in the context of the general secondary education system. In the process of interaction, according to the proposed algorithm, with certain forms, methods and means of education, consciousness is formed at a new level of development, which is due to the ability to introspect and the accumulation of multifaceted psychological experience. The result is the ability to engage in productive activities that meet the interests, capabilities and aptitudes in the context of adaptability to employers' needs. The student's perspectives are considered as a dynamic characteristic of professional self-determination and a forecast of changes in the labor market, which allows to project the success of adaptation to existing conditions and to identify the compliance of their own capabilities with the requirements of productive activity through STEM education. Modern STEM education should ensure the formation of competence levels of students who are able to analyze productive activities and solve problems, be ready for continuous learning and development in a rapidly changing technical and technological environment. It has numerous trends, as it is dynamically developing and adapting to the requirements of the modern world and rapidly changing technologies. The trends outlined in the report indicate the systemic development of STEM education as an important component of the modern educational process aimed at preparing students for life and work in the modern innovation space. The development and implementation of STEM education is based on theoretical and methodological principles that define the basic principles and approaches to its development. These theoretical and methodological foundations help to create a basis for the productive implementation of STEM education, contributing to the development of students' competence levels and preparing them for productive interaction in the modern world. At the same time, the development of educational and methodological support (EMS) for STEM education includes several key stages and requires the cooperation of various specialists in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Testing and evaluating the effectiveness of organizational forms, methods and means of implementing STEM education in the process of competence formation are important for ensuring the quality of education and further improving the educational process. The next stage of further research in this area is to develop the content of STEM education and requirements for student training, which should systematize the links between the purpose, means and results of the formed qualities, values and competencies and the conditions for their productive application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Engagement in productive activities and suicidal ideation among female older adults in South Korea
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Ji-Young Choi
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productive activities ,suicidal ideation ,female older adults ,South Korea ,correlated random effect probit model ,Psychology ,BF1-990 ,Neurophysiology and neuropsychology ,QP351-495 - Abstract
AbstractDespite the rapid increase in the older population in South Korea, the quality of life of older adults remains low. The suicide rate of older adults in South Korea is among the highest of all OECD countries. Using data from 2012 (wave 4) to 2020 (wave 8) of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families (KLoWF), this study examined the effects of participation in productive activities on suicidal ideation among South Korean female older adults. This study derived three key findings. First, although there were differences regarding the type of productive activity, participation in productive activity could reduce the probability of experiencing suicidal ideation. Participation in housework as a productive activity related to daily life had the greatest marginal effect. Second, the more productive activities one participated in, the lower the likelihood of suicidal ideation. Third, the economic and health status of older women had a significant effect on suicidal ideation. The marginal effect of health status was greater than that of economic status. This study not only makes an academic contribution but also has policy implications for the field of public health.
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4. Actividades económicas que afectaron a la seguridad y salud pública en la capital del Virreinato del Perú y la tentativa de solución a mediados del siglo XVIII.
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Rivasplata Varillas, Paula Ermila
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WATER pollution , *PUBLIC safety , *TANNERIES - Abstract
Polluting productive activities such as tanneries, butcher shops, and slaughterhouses used to be close to watercourses, irrigation ditches, and even the Rímac River and the Plaza Mayor of the city of Lima, negatively impacting the image of the capital, the seat of the Viceroyalty of Peru, and the health of the neighbors. In the second half of the 18th century, the enlightened authorities ordered the relocation of economic activities that generated garbage and polluted the water in the peripheries. However, the owner's resistance slowed down the application of the law and caused the city downtown to continue being a latent focus of pest spread. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Limits and Possibilities of Vegetable Extraction in Extractive Reserves in the Amazon.
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Freitas, Josimar da Silva, Homma, Alfredo Kingo Oyama, Ferreira, José Francisco de Carvalho, Farias Filho, Milton Cordeiro, Mathis, Armin, Silva, David Costa Correia, and Padilha, Luiz Mário
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Vegetable extraction has been considered a new paradigm of adequate development for the Amazon Region by ecological movements, international organizations, and foreign governments. This study evaluates whether the supply of extractive products transformed into economic value can ensure the livelihood of families and prevent deforestation. The study was conducted at the extractive reserves Alto Juruá, Rio Ouro Preto, and Rio Cajari during two periods: January to March 2017 and January to March 2019. A total of 384 interviews were conducted—234 in 2017 and 150 in 2019. The field results show that low returns, low land productivity, and lack of labor point to the economic infeasibility of vegetable extraction in the extractive reserves of Alto Juruá, Rio Ouro, and Rio Cajari. As a priority, extractivism should be considered a cultural institution and an economic model that can promote sustainability. A strategy capable of valuing products derived from extractivism should be developed, and an approximation of the markets that remediates the efforts of forest conservationists should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Engagement in productive activities and suicidal ideation among female older adults in South Korea.
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Choi, Ji-Young
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SUICIDAL ideation , *OLDER people , *OLDER women , *SUICIDE statistics , *QUALITY of life - Abstract
Despite the rapid increase in the older population in South Korea, the quality of life of older adults remains low. The suicide rate of older adults in South Korea is among the highest of all OECD countries. Using data from 2012 (wave 4) to 2020 (wave 8) of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families (KLoWF), this study examined the effects of participation in productive activities on suicidal ideation among South Korean female older adults. This study derived three key findings. First, although there were differences regarding the type of productive activity, participation in productive activity could reduce the probability of experiencing suicidal ideation. Participation in housework as a productive activity related to daily life had the greatest marginal effect. Second, the more productive activities one participated in, the lower the likelihood of suicidal ideation. Third, the economic and health status of older women had a significant effect on suicidal ideation. The marginal effect of health status was greater than that of economic status. This study not only makes an academic contribution but also has policy implications for the field of public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. DIVERSIDADE PRODUTIVA E ATIVIDADE INDUSTRIAL: UMA ANÁLISE PARA OS MUNICÍPIOS BRASILEIROS.
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Giovanini, Adilson, Marcelino Pereira, Wallace, and França Almeida, Helberte João
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INDUSTRIAL policy ,LEAST squares ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CITIES & towns ,ARGUMENT - Abstract
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8. Is ageing becoming more active? Exploring cohort-wise changes in everyday time use among the older population in Sweden.
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Vilhelmson, Bertil, Thulin, Eva, and Elldér, Erik
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CROSS-sectional method ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,REGRESSION analysis ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ANALYSIS of covariance - Abstract
The time older people spend on various daily activities is critical for their health and well-being. New generations of older adults are increasingly expected to participate in 'active' activities. We explore shifts in active time use among upcoming cohorts of older people in Sweden. Recognizing the diverging meanings associated with the active ageing concept, we develop a classification model comprising the spheres of work, social engagement, and active leisure. We observe differences in time use of the 'older middle-aged' (pre-retirement), 'young old', and 'older old' observed in 2000/2001 and 2010/2011. We draw on two cross sections of Swedish time-use survey data covering 120 activities related to people's everyday lives. We measure between-cohort differences in mean time use and employ covariate analysis to control for the influence of group-wise changes in socio-demographics. Linear regression is used to explore social differentiation, e.g. the influence of gender. Comparisons between new and previous generations indicate substantial increases in overall active ageing activity: increases by 7 h per week among the older old and 3.5 h among the young old and older middle-aged. New generations spend more time on work, paid or unpaid, and leisure digital interaction; for some, this is counteracted by less free time spent on social engagement. The new generation of the older old group spends more time on outdoor activity and exercise. These time-use patterns are gendered and dependent on education, mainly due to changes in cohort composition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Home Integration, Community Integration, and Productive Activities
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Hojjat Allah Haghgoo, Mohsen Vahedi, and Elyas Monfared
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home integration ,community integration ,productive activities ,mental health ,social participation ,covid-19 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Objective: Social participation in daily living the activities requires the maintenance of a variety of social relationships with others and engagement in various social activities. Proper social participation increases the feeling of attachment, provides a stable sense of identity, and increases one’s sense of worth, belonging, and dependence on society. Lack of social participation leads to anxiety, loneliness, depression, panic, mental disorders and many other mental problems and affects society in general. A new coronavirus, called COVID-19, was identified in late December 2019 in China. After just one year, it has been reportedly infected more than 85 million people (up to January 1, 2021) worldwide, and more than 1.8 million have died. Two public health measures to break the transmission chain include quarantine and social distancing. These measures restrict gatherings or separate individuals. Due to these measures in many countries, people’s participation in many social activities has been disrupted. The purpose of this study is to survey the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on home integration, community integration and productive activities. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2020 by using the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ) which measures home integration, community integration, and productive activities, along with a demographic form which were sent to 461 participants in Iran (Mean ±SD age= 36.86±5.8 years) on WhatsApp or via email and completed online. Participants were selected from among college students, patients, people with disabilities, their families and relatives, and others who could use smartphones, computers, tablets, and laptops. The effects of Covid-19 were evaluated by analyzing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic in SPSS v. 22 software. Results: Comparing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic, results showed that it significantly reduced home integration (P
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10. ELDERLY DIARY AS A PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITY TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL AGING IN THE ELDERLY AT SOCIAL INSTITUTIONAL.
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Tandipayuk, Grace and Rahmawati, Intan
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AGING , *THEMATIC analysis , *NURSING care facilities , *PHYSICAL activity , *ACQUISITION of data - Abstract
This study aims to determine successful aging in the elderly through their own stories and photos and then they can re-read the stories they told themselves previously through diary activities. This research with a qualitative approach involves two informants who are elderly and live in a nursing home. Both informants were obtained by purposive sampling technique. This study uses data collection methods by means of interviews, observations, and documentation and data analysis using thematic analysis. The results showed that successful aging can be seen from 3 factors, namely selection, optimization and compensation. Giving an elderly diary is one method that helps in opening up the elderly, becoming a forum for the elderly to refer to the extent to which the cognitive function, productive activities and physical activities of the elderly by inviting the elderly to tell their lives and attaching photos of their activities in the diary. This research only focuses on qualitative aspects and is limited to two informants. Future researchers may consider doing other methods and more informants to be involved in the research. This research contributes to the development of knowledge related to the role of productivity and cognition in the elderly. By understanding the factors of successful aging in the elderly, it helps in activating some of the roles that the elderly can still play in old age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. El espacio productivo de la cuenca lechera central Argentina y sus paradigmas históricos de desarrollo.
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Torres, César
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ECONOMIC activity ,LANDSCAPES - Abstract
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12. Changes in the Socio-Ecological System of a Protected Area in the Yucatan Peninsula: A Case Study on Land-Use, Vegetation Cover, and Household Management Strategies.
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Bonilla-Moheno, Martha, Rangel Rivera, Coral E., García-Frapolli, Eduardo, Ríos Beltrán, Fernanda L., Espadas-Manrique, Celene, Aureli, Filippo, Ayala-Orozco, Bárbara, and Ramos-Fernández, Gabriel
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PROTECTED areas ,BIODIVERSITY ,LAND cover ,REMOTE sensing ,TOURISM - Abstract
Protected areas (PA) are effective means for protecting biodiversity, but less is known about their effect on the social-ecological system (SES). Using a semi-experimental approach and a descriptive case study based evaluation, we analyzed the effect of a PA in the Yucatan Peninsula on land-cover and household resource management strategies in time and space (before and after the PA establishment; inside and outside its limits). To assess the changes of land-use practices in the areas surrounding the communities inside and outside the PA, and their change over time (from 2003 to 2015), we used remote sensing analysis and semi-structured interviews. Our results show that after the PA was established, the forest increased and agricultural plots decreased inside and to a lesser extent outside the PA. However, fires reduced the area of old-growth forest and increased young secondary forest, highlighting the system's vulnerability to uncommon events. Resource management strategies were also affected: while inside the PA households tended toward specializing on tourism, outside the PA household strategies implied a diversification of productive activities. Overall, the establishment of the PA proved to be an effective tool to promote forest recovery and prevent deforestation in the regions surrounding the communities both inside and outside the PA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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13. Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Home Integration, Community Integration, and Productive Activities.
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Monfared, Elyas, Vahedi, Mohsen, and Haghgoo, Hojjat Allah
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COVID-19 pandemic ,SOCIAL participation ,ATTACHMENT behavior ,MENTAL depression ,ANXIETY ,COMMUNITY involvement - Abstract
Objective Social participation in daily living the activities requires the maintenance of a variety of social relationships with others and engagement in various social activities. Proper social participation increases the feeling of attachment, provides a stable sense of identity, and increases one's sense of worth, belonging, and dependence on society. Lack of social participation leads to anxiety, loneliness, depression, panic, mental disorders and many other mental problems and affects society in general. A new coronavirus, called COVID-19, was identified in late December 2019 in China. After just one year, it has been reportedly infected more than 85 million people (up to January 1, 2021) worldwide, and more than 1.8 million have died. Two public health measures to break the transmission chain include quarantine and social distancing. These measures restrict gatherings or separate individuals. Due to these measures in many countries, people's participation in many social activities has been disrupted. The purpose of this study is to survey the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on home integration, community integration and productive activities. Materials & Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2020 by using the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ) which measures home integration, community integration, and productive activities, along with a demographic form which were sent to 461 participants in Iran (Mean ±SD age= 36.86±5.8 years) on WhatsApp or via email and completed online. Participants were selected from among college students, patients, people with disabilities, their families and relatives, and others who could use smartphones, computers, tablets, and laptops. The effects of Covid-19 were evaluated by analyzing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic in SPSS v. 22 software. Results Comparing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic, results showed that it significantly reduced home integration (P<0.0001), social integration (P<0.0001), productive activities (P<0.0001) and total score (P<0.0001). Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the social life of people. In addition to health threats of this disease, the fear of being infected and losing loved ones, job, educational opportunities, recreation, freedom and support, have profound psychological effects. Not only getting infected, but also the fear of getting infected can lead to a lack of access to resources that can improve people's resistance to this disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has direct and indirect psychological and social effects and can affect mental health. In order to reduce the negative psychosocial effects of quarantine and social distancing, the implementation of national strategies to promote social participation by Information and Communication Technology-based programs is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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14. Variable Arrangements Between Residential and Productive Activities: Conceiving Mixed-Use for Urban Development in Brussels
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Michael Ryckewaert, Jan Zaman, and Sarah De Boeck
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brussels ,housing ,mixed-use ,productive activities ,urban development ,City planning ,HT165.5-169.9 - Abstract
Mixing productive economic activities with housing is a hot topic in academic and policy discourses on the redevelopment of large cities today. Mixed-use is proposed to reduce adverse effects of modernist planning such as single-use zoning, traffic congestion, and loss of quality in public space. Moreover, productive city discourses plead for the re-integration of industry and manufacturing in the urban tissue. Often, historical examples of successful mixed-use in urban areas serve as a guiding image, with vertical symbiosis appearing as the holy grail of the live-work mix-discourse. This article examines three recent live-work mix projects developed by a public real estate agency in Brussels. We investigate how different spatial layouts shape the links between productive, residential, and other land uses and how potential conflicts between residents and economic actors are mediated. We develop a theoretical framework based on earlier conceptualisations of mixed-use development to analyse the spatial and functional relationships within the projects. We situate them within the housing and productive city policies in Brussels. From this analysis, we conclude that mixed-use should be understood by considering spatial and functional relationships at various scales and by studying the actual spatial layout of shared spaces, logistics and nuisance mitigation. Mixed-use is highly contextual, depending on the characteristics of the area as well as policy goals. The vertical symbiosis between different land uses is but one example of valid mixed-use strategies along with good neighbourship, overlap, and tolerance. As such, future commercial and industrial areas will occur in various degrees of mixity in our cities.
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15. Variable Arrangements Between Residential and Productive Activities: Conceiving Mixed-Use for Urban Development in Brussels.
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Ryckewaert, Michael, Zaman, Jan, and De Boeck, Sarah
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HOUSING , *MIXED-use developments , *URBAN growth , *ECONOMIC activity , *ZONING - Abstract
Mixing productive economic activities with housing is a hot topic in academic and policy discourses on the redevelopment of large cities today. Mixed-use is proposed to reduce adverse effects of modernist planning such as single-use zoning, traffic congestion, and loss of quality in public space. Moreover, productive city discourses plead for the re-integration of industry and manufacturing in the urban tissue. Often, historical examples of successful mixed-use in urban areas serve as a guiding image, with vertical symbiosis appearing as the holy grail of the live-work mix-discourse. This article examines three recent live-work mix projects developed by a public real estate agency in Brussels. We investigate how different spatial layouts shape the links between productive, residential, and other land uses and how potential conflicts between residents and economic actors are mediated. We develop a theoretical framework based on earlier conceptualisations of mixed-use development to analyse the spatial and functional relationships within the projects. We situate them within the housing and productive city policies in Brussels. From this analysis, we conclude that mixed-use should be understood by considering spatial and functional relationships at various scales and by studying the actual spatial layout of shared spaces, logistics and nuisance mitigation. Mixed-use is highly contextual, depending on the characteristics of the area as well as policy goals. The vertical symbiosis between different land uses is but one example of valid mixed-use strategies along with good neighbourship, overlap, and tolerance. As such, future commercial and industrial areas will occur in various degrees of mixity in our cities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Productive activities, mental health and quality of life in disability: exploring the role enhancement and the role strain hypotheses
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Christine Fekete, Johannes Siegrist, Marcel W. M. Post, Martin W. G. Brinkhof, and for the SwiSCI Study Group
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Productive activities ,Mental health ,Quality of life ,Role enhancement ,Role strain ,Disability ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
Abstract Background Engagement in productive activities is an important determinant of mental health and quality of life (QoL). Persons with physical disabilities are often confronted with constraints to engage in productive activities and it remains largely unknown whether persons who nevertheless manage to be productive experience beneficial effects for mental health and QoL. This is the first study to analyse different productive activities (paid work, volunteering, education, housework) and its gender-specific associations with mental health and QoL in the disability setting, testing two contrasting hypotheses of Role Theory, the role strain and the role enhancement hypotheses. Methods We used data from a representative sample of 1157 men and women of employable age who sustained a severe physical disability (spinal cord injury). Load of engagement in paid work, volunteering, education, and housework was classified into three groups (none; moderate; high). To assess the total productivity load, a score over the four items was calculated. Diversity of engagement was assessed with variables on the number and combination of activities. Tobit regressions were applied to evaluate associations of load and diversity of engagement in productive activities with mental health (Mental Health Inventory, SF-36) and QoL (WHOQoL-BREF items). Results We found that the total productivity load and the load of paid work were positively related to mental health and QoL in men. Individuals with moderate engagement in volunteering reported better mental health (both genders) and QoL (in women) than those with higher or no engagement. Our results support the role enhancement hypothesis, as mental health (in men) and QoL (both genders) increased with the number of performed activities. In men who had paid work, mental health and QoL increased consistently with each additional unpaid activity. In contrast, engagement in paid work played a minor role for mental health and QoL in women. Conclusion This study in the disability setting provided clear support for the role enhancement hypothesis. Future research on the mechanisms behind the observed associations is warranted to develop interventions and policies that strengthen resources important for engagement in productive activities as well as for mental health and QoL in persons with physical disabilities.
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17. Volunteering in older adulthood is associated with activity engagement and cognitive functioning.
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Guiney, Hayley, Keall, Michael, and Machado, Liana
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COGNITIVE ability , *VOLUNTEER service , *OLDER people , *ADULTS , *SHORT-term memory - Abstract
Introduction: Given evidence that activity engagement in older adulthood can have protective effects on the aging brain, we investigated the idea that volunteering in the community, which often encompasses social, cognitive, and physical activity, might benefit cognition. Method: Ninety-one retired 65- to 75-year-olds reported their sociodemographic characteristics, wellbeing, volunteering, and activity engagement. They also completed computerized cognitive tests that tapped specific functions known to decline disproportionately with age. Results: Volunteering at least monthly was associated with better working memory and more social and cognitive activity. Mediation analyses indicated that volunteering was indirectly related to switching performance via cognitive activity. However, the volunteering-working memory association did not depend on activity engagement, leaving the underpinning mechanisms unclear. Conclusions: These findings provide new insight into positive associations between older people's volunteering, activity engagement, and cognitive functioning. However, further work is needed to understand the mechanisms that drive volunteering-cognition links, and to establish causality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. ECONOMIC POWER OF WOMEN AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN MICHOACAN, MEXICO BETWEEN 2019 AND 2020.
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Celeste, Andrea and Manzo, Tafolla
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The objective of this research is to identify the variables that determine the probabilities for women from Michoacán, México to occupy leadership positions in regional firms. Based on gender equity and development of women theories, it is argued that economic power and control over income instigates economic independence, autonomy, decision making in the public domain and structural changes that defy social norms. Economic power for women is essential to society’s development, since other forms of power such as coercive, political or ideological tend to be less accessible for them. That is why it is assumed that the greater the number of women in leadership positions and entrepreneurs with strong economic power, the greater the possibility to achieve a higher gender parity inside the economic and political structures. To measure the probability of a women assuming the status of an employer or being a firm owner, two logit models were built, and the data was gathered to quantify the relationship from the National Survey of Occupation and Employment (ENOE) data base from the years 2019 and 2020. The results of both models indicate that working in firms from the services sector with more than 50 workers and fewer than 250 and devoting most of the time to productive and remunerated activities significantly increases the likelihood of women occupying hierarchal positions. The main difference between the two analyzed years was in the variable Domestic activities, which was statistically valid in 2019 but was not in 2020. The variables, Age and Schooling, were not statistically significant in any of the models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
19. EFECTOS DE ACTIVIDADES HUMANAS EXTRACTIVAS Y SERVICIOS RECREATIVOS SOBRE LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA.
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Antonio Aguirre, Marco, Guillermo Rojas, Anderson, Buitrago Bermúdez, Oscar, and Bolaños Trochez, Francy Viviana
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MINERAL industries ,WATER quality ,RECREATION ,ENVIRONMENTAL quality ,LIVESTOCK farms - Abstract
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20. Does engagement in productive activities affect mental health and well-being in older adults with a chronic physical disability? Observational evidence from a Swiss cohort study.
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Fekete, Christine, Siegrist, Johannes, Post, Marcel W. M., Tough, Hannah, and Brinkhof, Martin W. G.
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DIAGNOSIS of mental depression ,COMPETENCY assessment (Law) ,HEALTH surveys ,LONGITUDINAL method ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,PSYCHOLOGY of People with disabilities ,QUALITY of life ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,REGRESSION analysis ,SELF-evaluation ,SPINAL cord injuries ,HOUSEKEEPING ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,WELL-being ,DISEASE prevalence ,OLD age - Abstract
Objectives: To investigate type and load of productive activities as potential determinants of mental health and well-being in elderly persons with a physical disability. Methods: We used data from a Swiss population-based sample of 314 adults at or past the legal retirement age (65 for men, 64 for women) who live with a chronic physical disability, spinal cord injury. Engagement in housework, volunteering, and paid work were dichotomized (no; some engagement) and three groups of engagement types were constructed (none; housework only; volunteering and/or paid work). Load of engagement was appraised using a sumscore on the overall frequency as well as the total number of performed activities. We used regression modelling to draw causal inference regarding the associations of type and load of engagement with general mental health (Mental Health Inventory, SF-36), self-reported depression (Self-Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire, SCQ), and well-being (WHOQoL-BREF items). Results: Engagement in volunteering was positively related to well-being. Persons engaged only in housework reported better well-being and lower prevalence of depression than non-engaged persons, however, persons engaged in volunteering or paid work reported the highest well-being and the lowest prevalence of depression. The productivity sumscore tertiles and the number of performed activities were both positively linked to well-being and negatively linked to depression, while their association with general mental health was less pronounced. Conclusion: Strengthening the engagement in productive activities among the elderly with a chronic physical disability is suggested as a promising strategy to promote well-being and reduce the prevalence of depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Changes in the Socio-Ecological System of a Protected Area in the Yucatan Peninsula: A Case Study on Land-Use, Vegetation Cover, and Household Management Strategies
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Martha Bonilla-Moheno, Coral E. Rangel Rivera, Eduardo García-Frapolli, Fernanda L. Ríos Beltrán, Celene Espadas-Manrique, Filippo Aureli, Bárbara Ayala-Orozco, and Gabriel Ramos-Fernández
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land cover ,milpa agriculture ,productive activities ,remote sensing ,descriptive case study-based evaluation ,Yucatan Peninsula ,Agriculture - Abstract
Protected areas (PA) are effective means for protecting biodiversity, but less is known about their effect on the social-ecological system (SES). Using a semi-experimental approach and a descriptive case study based evaluation, we analyzed the effect of a PA in the Yucatan Peninsula on land-cover and household resource management strategies in time and space (before and after the PA establishment; inside and outside its limits). To assess the changes of land-use practices in the areas surrounding the communities inside and outside the PA, and their change over time (from 2003 to 2015), we used remote sensing analysis and semi-structured interviews. Our results show that after the PA was established, the forest increased and agricultural plots decreased inside and to a lesser extent outside the PA. However, fires reduced the area of old-growth forest and increased young secondary forest, highlighting the system’s vulnerability to uncommon events. Resource management strategies were also affected: while inside the PA households tended toward specializing on tourism, outside the PA household strategies implied a diversification of productive activities. Overall, the establishment of the PA proved to be an effective tool to promote forest recovery and prevent deforestation in the regions surrounding the communities both inside and outside the PA.
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22. Las actividades productivas y su relación con la contaminación del agua de la Microcuenca Negroyacu, en Guaranda, Ecuador
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Taco-Taco, Carlos, Vistín-Chacán, Guillermo, Rosero-Orozco, Valeria, López-Bravo, Oswaldo, and Fonseca-Torres, Wilson
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productive activities ,pollution ,micro watershed ,Science ,Social Sciences - Abstract
The productive activities of 84 establishments that are settled in both margins of the Guaranda River were investigated, with a route of 4 km before it emerges and form the basin of the Chimbo-Guayas River. It was proposed to determine how water pollution occurs, specifically in the Negroyacu micro watershed of the city of Guaranda, Ecuador. In the course proposed for the study, georeferencing was divided into 9 areas with their respective sites of housing, crops, roads and vegetation. Zone four was the most polluting as a consequence of greater productive activity by trade and services; For the analysis of water samples in the laboratory the contamination was given by the presence of nitrates, chlorides and sulfates. It is concluded that the productive activities of the inhabitants of the studied microbasin correspond to the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary sectors. Commercial establishments discharge their wastewater to the micro watershed, and seven of ten establishments pollute the water. The presence of algae in zones one and two is an indicator of non-contamination of water. The indicators determine that it is necessary to implement water management actions to reduce pollution levels in the micro watershed.
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23. Limits and Possibilities of Vegetable Extraction in Extractive Reserves in the Amazon
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Josimar da Silva Freitas, Alfredo Kingo Oyama Homma, José Francisco de Carvalho Ferreira, Milton Cordeiro Farias Filho, Armin Mathis, David Costa Correia Silva, and Luiz Mário Padilha
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productive activities ,extractive economy ,production limit ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Geography, Planning and Development ,deforestation ,Building and Construction ,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ,extractive reserves ,Amazon - Abstract
Vegetable extraction has been considered a new paradigm of adequate development for the Amazon Region by ecological movements, international organizations, and foreign governments. This study evaluates whether the supply of extractive products transformed into economic value can ensure the livelihood of families and prevent deforestation. The study was conducted at the extractive reserves Alto Juruá, Rio Ouro Preto, and Rio Cajari during two periods: January to March 2017 and January to March 2019. A total of 384 interviews were conducted—234 in 2017 and 150 in 2019. The field results show that low returns, low land productivity, and lack of labor point to the economic infeasibility of vegetable extraction in the extractive reserves of Alto Juruá, Rio Ouro, and Rio Cajari. As a priority, extractivism should be considered a cultural institution and an economic model that can promote sustainability. A strategy capable of valuing products derived from extractivism should be developed, and an approximation of the markets that remediates the efforts of forest conservationists should be considered.
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24. Does well-being suffer when control in productive activities is low? A dyadic longitudinal analysis in the disability setting.
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Fekete, Christine, Tough, Hannah, Brinkhof, Martin W.G., and Siegrist, Johannes
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WELL-being , *BURDEN of care , *SPINAL cord injuries , *HUMAN comfort - Abstract
Objectives: We investigate the relationship between control in productive activities (paid work, housework, caregiving) and well-being in persons with a physical disability and their caregiving partners from a dyadic perspective, exploring not only the effect of own control on well-being, but also the effect of the partners' control on well-being. We further evaluated socioeconomic and caregiving characteristics as potential risk factors for low control in productive activities.Methods: Longitudinal dyadic data from the pro-WELL survey (n = 246) including persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their caregiving partners were used and mixed-effects regression modelling was applied. Well-being was operationalized with a cognitive (Satisfaction with Life Scale, SWLS) and an affective component (Positive and Negative Affect Scale, PANAS).Results: Control at work was positively related to well-being in persons with SCI, but less so in caregiving partners. Control in housework and caregiving was associated with higher well-being. The partners' control was linked to affective well-being. Poor socioeconomic conditions were negatively related to control at work and in caregiving, but not to control in housework. Caregiving characteristics seem unrelated to control at work or housework, but higher objective caregiver burden was linked to reduced control in caregiving.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that low control in productive activities are common in the disability setting and represent an instrumental factor for reduced well-being that is augmented by poor socioeconomic conditions and high objective burden of care. Interventions aiming to optimize well-being through the integration in productive activities should take into account opportunities of exerting control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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25. Productive activities of the older people in Vietnam.
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Giang, Long Thanh, Pham, Tham Hong Thi, and Phi, Phong Manh
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CAREGIVERS , *GRANDCHILDREN , *HEALTH promotion , *HEALTH status indicators , *METROPOLITAN areas , *POVERTY , *RURAL conditions , *SURVEYS , *T-test (Statistics) , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *HEALTH & social status - Abstract
Productive activities are crucial factors leading to an "active aging" population. With the case of Vietnam, this paper aimed to explore the productive activities among Vietnamese older people by using data from the Vietnam Aging Survey (VNAS), which was conducted in 2011 as the first-ever nationally representative survey on persons aged 50 and over in Vietnam and contained 2789 older people (those aged 60 and over) representing all older people living in 6 ecological regions and urban and rural areas in Vietnam. Productive activities included working and/or taking care of any (great)grandchild(ren) in the past 12 months prior to the survey. Using paired t-tests and probit models, we compared the differences in these productive activities among older people in terms of sex and living area. The results from various t-tests showed that educational attainment, health status and poverty status were key factors differentiating older men and women and rural and urban older people in these productive activities. For the probit estimations in terms of both gender and living location, the results indicated that age, education, health status and supportive children were determinants of working decision, while age, marital status and size of household were consistently important factors of taking care of (great)grandchildren. The paper also discussed policy implications for socio-economic and health protection in promoting older people's productive activities as well as protecting them from a variety of risks and vulnerabilities. • Older people are active in working and taking care of their (great)grandchildren. • Their activities are significant differences, especially in terms of sex and age. • Health is also a key determinant of older people's productive activities. • Adaptive social and health protection policies are needed for "active aging". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Productive aging of Korean older people based on time use.
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Kim, Ju Hyun
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AGING , *EMPLOYMENT , *FAMILIES , *LIFE skills , *METROPOLITAN areas , *RESPONSIBILITY , *SEX distribution , *SOCIAL participation , *TIME , *WORK - Abstract
This study differentiated the diversified aspects of older adulthood in terms of productive activities and examined which attributes of the elderly shaped these dissimilarities of productive aging. This research shed light on the multi-dimensional nature of the productive activities of the Korean elderly, using the 2014 Time Use Survey produced by Statistics Korea. This study selected 3766 older adults aged 65 and older who resided in city areas. The results revealed that the time used for productive activities for older adults were different based on objective factors. These differences were clear enough to be classified into distinctive clusters. When analyzed in terms of the amount of time spent, gender of the elderly turned out to be the most discriminating factor. As for the dimension of labor, gender division of labor still existed during older adulthood in that older men were more active in doing paid work, whereas care of family was assigned as women's responsibility. Furthermore, most of the elderly did not participate in productive activities, and this possibility rose as one's age increased. • Reveals the multi-dimensional nature of productive activities among Korean elderly. • Older adult time use is different based on objective factors. • Differences in time use can be classified into distinctive clusters. • Gender is an important factor of time use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Productive activities and cognitive decline among older adults in China: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.
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Luo, Ye, Pan, Xi, and Zhang, Zhenmei
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COGNITION disorder risk factors , *CAREGIVERS , *EMPLOYMENT , *LIFE skills , *METROPOLITAN areas , *RURAL conditions , *SEX distribution , *INDEPENDENT living - Abstract
This study examines the relationship between productive activities and cognitive decline among older adults aged 50 years and over in China and whether this relationship varies by gender and urban/rural residence using a sample of 13,596 respondents from three waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Results from Generalized Estimation Equations show that caring for grandchildren, caring for a spouse, informal helping and formal volunteering are associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline over a two-year period. In addition, the types of productive activities that are most beneficial for cognition vary by gender and urban/rural residence. Caring for grandchildren and volunteering are most beneficial for urban women, informal helping is most beneficial for urban men, and paid employment is most beneficial for rural men. • Productive activities are associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline. • This association varies by activity type, gender and urban/rural residence. • Caring for grandchildren and volunteering is more beneficial for urban women. • Informal helping is more beneficial for urban men. • Employment is more beneficial for rural men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. الأنشطة الإنتاجیة التى تقوم بھا المرأة الریفیة لزیادة دخل الأسرة ببعض قرى محافظة الشرقیة
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أمورة حسن أبو طالب and منال محمد على الخضرجى
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The research aimed at identifying the productive activities of rural woman for increasing family icome in the fields of agricultural operations, home hand-crafts, animal husbandry, and poultry. The research was conducted at three villages in Fakos district with a sample size of 323 respondents. Data were collected by a questionnaire through personal interview. Pearson correltion coefficient, multiple regressions (step - Wise) were used for data analysing. The research revealed the following results: - Productive Activities level of agricultural operation was low, while it was high in the field of animal husbandry, and moderate in home hand crafts. - Woman satisfaction regarding puplic services, years of agriculture experience, and holding of home sets were the most important variables which explain the variation of the role of woman in Productive Activities. - The most important problems hindering the Productive Activities of rural woman to increase family income were : marketing difficulties, lack of finance. - The most important suggestions for activating the Productive Activities were improving women skills through training programs, increasing the awareness of rural woman suitable small projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
29. Using sculpturing during speech therapy sessions in order to involve a child with ASD in joint activities
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Vlasova L.I.
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autism spectrum disorders ,motivation for activity ,speech development ,joint activities ,productive activities ,fine motor functions ,sculpturing ,Internal medicine ,RC31-1245 - Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorders often have particular hardships in participating in joint activities with an adult. This makes interventions more problematic and draws back the achievement of planned educational goals. At the early stages of speech therapy, the important goal of individual sessions with the majority of children with autism spectrum disorders is not speech development in itself but developing motivation for joint activities. To ensure successful interaction between an educator and a child, different techniques can be used, including those that are not typical for speech therapy sessions, for example, sculpturing as a preferred activity with enjoyable sensory input. The article describes tips for developing rapport with children with autistic disorders, and a strategy for involving them in joint activities and further development of their speech.
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30. Produktivitātes aktivitāšu pieredze pieaugušām personām ar garīgu atpalicību daudzfunkcionālā sociālo pakalpojumu centrā
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Emīlija Briede, Ieva Rugina, Rehabilitācijas fakultāte, and Faculty of Rehabilitation
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productive activities ,experience ,day care center ,intellectual disability ,garīga atpalicība ,produktivitātes aktivitātes ,dienas aprūpes centrs ,Adults ,garīga rakstura traucējumi ,pieredze ,intellectual and developmental disability ,Pieaugušas personas - Abstract
Ergoterapija Veselības aprūpe Occupational Therapy Health Care Nosaukums: Produktivitātes aktivitāšu pieredze pieaugušām personām ar garīgu atpalicību daudzfunkcionālā sociālo pakalpojumu centrā. Aktualitāte: Algots darbs vai citu produktivitātes aktivitāšu veikšana ir sabiedrības standarts pieaugušiem cilvēkiem. Personām ar garīgo atpalicību, iesaistīšanās produktivitātes aktivitātēs ir ierobežota, rodas grūtības atrast apmierinošu un sekmīgu darbu. Personai neiesaistoties produktivitātes aktivitātēs rodas risks saskarties ar sociālo izolāciju, samazinātu autonomiju un sociālā atalgojuma un gandarījuma trūkumu, kas var negatīvi ietekmēt personas psihisko veselību un dzīves kvalitāti. Dienas centra pakalpojumus izmanto personas, kurām ir ierobežotas iespējas saņemt citu nodarbinātības pakalpojumu vai ir nespēja iekļauties atklātā darba tirgū. Pētījuma mērķis: Noskaidrot pieaugušo personu ar garīgu atpalicību pieredzi un aprūpētāju viedokli par produktivitātes aktivitāšu veikšanu daudzfunkcionālajā sociālo pakalpojumu centrā. Pētījuma dizains: Kvalitatīva tipa fenomenoloģisks pētījums. Pētījuma datu ieguves metodes: Divas fokusgrupas – viena ar daudzfunkcionālā sociālo pakalpojumu centra darbiniekiem, otra ar dienas aprūpes centra klientiem. Pētījuma dalībnieki: Pētījumā kopumā piedalījās 12 dalībnieki, no tiem septiņi dienas aprūpes centra klienti un piecas daudzfunkcionālā sociālā aprūpes centra darbinieces. Rezultāti: Tika iegūtas piecas galvenās tēmas – produktivitātes aktivitātes, kuras klienti veic atrodoties dienas aprūpes centrā; iesaistes veicināšana produktivitātes aktivitātēs, nodrošinot nepieciešamo atbalstu; produktivitātes aktivitāšu veikšanas psihoemocionālā ietekme uz klientiem; produktivitātes aktivitāšu veikšanas pieredzes raksturojums; produktivitātes aktivitāšu veikšanas pieredzes izmantošana mājas vides kontekstā. Secinājumi: Daudzfunkcionālā sociālo pakalpojumu centra klienti iegūst produktivitātes aktivitāšu pieredzi, veicot saimnieciskās un prasmju attīstošās aktivitātes. Šajā procesā svarīgs ir atbalsts, ko sniedz dienas aprūpes centra darbinieki, aktivitāšu veikšanas prasmju atkārtota izmantošana un rutīna. Personām ar garīgu atpalicību ir nozīmīgs produktivitātes aktivitāšu sasniegtais rezultāts un atzinība no citām personām, lai radītu gandarījuma sajūtu. Dienas aprūpes centrā iegūto produktivitāšu aktivitāšu pieredzi, personas ar garīgu atpalicību var izmantot arī mājas vidē. Title: Productive activities in a multifunctional social service center: experience of adults with intellectual disabilities. Background: Paid work and other productive activities are the standard for adults in society. People with intellectual disabilities are often disconnected from productive activities, they have trouble finding a satisfying and suitable workplace. When a person doesn’t participate in productive activities, they have a risk of being socially isolated, having lower autonomy, and experiencing deficient social rewards, which negatively impacts the person’s mental health and quality of life. The adult day care services are suitable for adults, that are limited in participating in other employment places or open work market. Aim of the research: Determine the experience of adults with intellectual disabilities and caretakers’ opinions on productive activities in multifunctional social service center. Design: Qualitative, phenomenological research. Data collection methods: Two focus groups – one with multifunctional social service center workers and the other with day care center clients. Participants: The research involved 12 participants, of which seven were day care center clients and five were multifunctional social services center workers. Results: Using the obtained information, there was five categories created – productive activities, that clients participate in while being in the day care center; promoting participation, while providing necessary support; the psycho-emotional effects of participating in productive activities; the experience of participation in productive activities; using the experience of productive activities in home environment. Conclusions: Multifunctional social service center clients get productive activity experience, while participating in housework and skill developing activities. In this process, important is the support that is provided by day care center workers, repeated usage of gained activity experience and routine. For people with intellectual disabilities, the most important is the result of productive activities and the recognition of others, to gain satisfaction. The experience that people with intellectual disabilities gain in day care center can be used in the home environment.
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31. Domain-Specific Productive Activities and Subjective Aging Perceptions as Outcomes of Perceived Expectations for Active Aging: The Moderating Role of Resources and Motivation through Appraisal
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Radoš, Sonja, Pavlova, Maria, and Silbereisen, Rainer
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FOS: Psychology ,productive activities ,stress appraisal ,domain specificity ,motivation ,active aging ,perceived expectations for active aging ,individual resources ,Psychology ,subjective aging perceptions ,Social and Behavioral Sciences ,prescriptive stereotypes - Abstract
Perceived expectations for active aging (PEAA) have been shown to predict better psychological adjustment in nonworking individuals and nonvolunteers (Pavlova & Silbereisen, 2016). Given the recent evidence suggesting that PEAA are domain-specific (Pavlova et al., 2022) and that personal resources, individual motivation, and secondary appraisal play an important role in PEAA (see https://osf.io/24pw8 and https://osf.io/8rud5), further investigation of their outcomes is warranted. The aim of the current study is to examine the effects of individual resources, motivation, and appraisals of PEAA (i.e., as a threat or a challenge) on the domain-specific relationship between PEAA (conceptualized as perceived growth in the expectations for active aging, in the domains of physical and mental health and social engagement), subjective aging perceptions, and productive activities over one year. To this end, we will utilize two waves of survey data from the Jena Study on Social Change and Human Development from a sample of young-old Germans (aged 56-75 at baseline).
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32. Improving the sustainability of working landscapes in Latin America: An application of community-based monitoring data on bird populations to inform management guidelines.
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Ortega-Álvarez, Rubén, Zúñiga-Vega, J. Jaime, Ruiz-Gutiérrez, Viviana, Berrones Benítez, Esteban, Medina Mena, Israel, and Ramírez Felipe, Francisco
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BIRD populations ,ANIMAL populations ,BIODIVERSITY ,CROP circles ,HABITATS - Abstract
Balancing the needs of increasing yields of productive systems while adhering to principles of sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. However, baselines for management guidelines aimed at mitigating the impacts of working landscapes on biodiversity are lacking for the most biodiverse regions in the world. In addition, there is a scarcity of empirical examples of how information collected using community-based approaches can be used to both define management guidelines and measure outcomes for sustainability. In this study, we used bird observations collected by community monitors to identify the functional relationships between bird occupancy and habitat traits to inform management of productive landscapes. Our results indicated that relationships between bird occupancy and habitat traits depended on species residence status and their affinity to urban-cropfield areas. Percentage of shrub cover was found to significantly influence the probability of occurrence across bird species in the landscape, followed by tree diameter, tree species richness, and time since anthropogenic disturbance. Tree species richness was the only habitat trait that was found to have a positive relationship across all species groups. Seasonal variation in the number of bird species related to habitat traits was only important for shrub cover. Following our results, we identified specific management targets for current land use categories (i.e., conservation forests, forestry plots, urban-cropfield areas) to benefit birds. Overall, we concluded that selective forestry management was not entirely detrimental for birds, as it preserves habitat heterogeneity and vegetation structure. In contrast, intensive forestry management was found to be unfavorable for most bird species, likely driven by the clearing of critical vegetation from the area. Our participatory approach for defining research objectives and collecting data to directly inform management guidelines for communal lands, while using robust analytical tools, shows great potential for promoting sustainable working landscapes in biodiverse regions across the globe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR: DESAFIOS PARA A SUSTENTABILIDADE NOS MUNICíPIOS DA COSTA OESTE PARANAENSE.
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Serafim Jr., Valdir, De Grandis, Adriana Maria, Besen, Fabiola Graciele, and de Araujo, Tércio Vieira
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They were identified in relation to the family agriculture units of municipalities in the West Coast Region of Paraná, based on the diagnoses raised by ADEOP - Paraná Extreme Development Agency between 2010 and 2012, their main productive activities, their probable environmental risks and waste situation, the conditions of its equipment and facilities and its future goals; in relation to the municipalities, information was collected on the municipal visions related to family agriculture and its commercialization channels. The research is characterized as exploratory and descriptive in terms of typology, deductive in relation to the method and with a qualitative-quantitative approach. It is concluded that in the region studied there are several challenges for the development of family agriculture: the ecological dimension, the environmental risks established, the economic and social dimensions, the prevalence of conventional production systems and the lack of commercialization channels in the cultural dimension the loss of local knowledge and regional culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
34. Aspectos do contexto socioambiental que incidem na contaminação hídrica em uma área urbana
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Carmen Mora Aparicio, Rolando Sánchez-Gutiérrez, Ligia Hernando Echeverría, Roy Pérez-Salazar, Kimberly Ledezma Zamora, and Carolina Alfaro-Chinchilla
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uso do solo ,Science (General) ,General Computer Science ,CONTAMINACIÓN ,General Mathematics ,Science ,General Physics and Astronomy ,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology ,actividades productivas ,Q1-390 ,pollution ,Percepção socioambiental ,CONSERVACIÓN DE LOS RECURSOS NATURALES ,Percepción socioambiental ,contaminação ,productive activities ,RECURSOS HÍDRICOS ,contaminación ,uso del suelo ,land use ,General Social Sciences ,General Chemistry ,percepción socioambiental ,Socio-environmental perception ,CONTAMINATION ,recurso hídrico ,water resource ,General Earth and Planetary Sciences ,ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ,atividades produtivas ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,MANEJO AMBIENTAL - Abstract
Resumen El objetivo fue identificar y analizar los aspectos más relevantes del contexto socioambiental de un cantón urbano, que inciden en la contaminación del recurso hídrico. Se realizó una investigación descriptiva con un enfoque mixto, en la cual, recopilando información primaria y secundaria, se lograron obtener datos relacionados con la percepción socioambiental en el cantón, los patrones de cambio en el uso de suelo, la identificación de fuentes potenciales de contaminación al recurso hídrico por vertidos y el estado actual de la gestión para las aguas residuales generadas en el cantón. Esto fue obtenido a través de un sondeo preliminar de percepción, verificación de información en campo, uso de imágenes satelitales, bases de datos de autoridades reguladoras, entre otras herramientas, con miras a, posteriormente, ser sistematizado y procesado para los análisis respectivos. Se observó que, en la población consultada, lo percibido en relación con el recurso hídrico es satisfactorio en términos de abastecimiento, no obstante, se evidenció desinterés con el manejo de las aguas residuales de los hogares. Para el uso del suelo, se notó un aumento en el área de uso urbano y una disminución en la zona boscosa, cambios que han incrementado en los últimos años. Además, fue posible identificar más de 230 fuentes potenciales de contaminación del recurso hídrico expresadas como vertidos directos o indirectos de aguas residuales. En cuanto a los vertidos regulados, los reportes operacionales evidenciaron un alto cumplimiento respecto a la normativa nacional, sin embargo, la carga orgánica neta vertida es alta. Las actividades comerciales y el crecimiento urbano del cantón inciden de manera negativa para acelerar los procesos de contaminación del recurso hídrico de la zona de estudio, por lo que se encuentran bajo una presión constante que debe manejarse a través de procesos participativos con enfoque de gestión integrada. Abstract The purpose of the research was to identify and analyze the most relevant socio-environmental aspects causing contamination of water resources in an urban area. The study used descriptive research with a mixed approach, in which, through the collection of primary and secondary information, data was obtained related to socio-environmental perception, change patterns in land use, identification of potential sources of water contamination by discharge, and the current condition of wastewater management in the area. The information was obtained through a preliminary perception survey, field verification, satellite images, databases from regulatory authorities, and other sources. The surveyed population’s perception regarding water supply is satisfactory; however, no interest was perceived regarding home wastewater management. The analysis of land use showed a progressive increase in the use of urban land and a decrease in the use of forest areas over the last years. In addition, over 230 potential sources of water contamination were found between direct and indirect discharges. Regarding regulated discharges, the operational reports showed compliance with national regulation, even though the net organic load was high. The commercial activities and urban development negatively affect the area and accelerate water pollution. Therefore, water bodies are under constant pressure, which must be managed using participatory processes with an integrated management approach. Resumo A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar e analisar os aspectos mais relevantes do contexto socioambiental em uma área urbana que incidem na contaminação hídrica. Foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva com uma abordagem mista, da qual, ao coletar informações primárias e secundárias, foram obtidos dados relacionados com a percepção socioambiental no bairro, os padrões de mudança no uso de solo, a identificação de fontes potenciais de contaminação hídrica por descarga e o estado atual da gestão das águas residuais geradas nessa área. Esses dados foram adquiridos através de uma sondagem preliminar de percepção, verificação de informação em campo, uso de imagens satelitais, bases de dados de autoridades regulamentadoras, entre outras ferramentas, a favor de, posteriormente, ser sistematizados e processados para as respectivas análises. Observou-se que, na população consultada, o que foi percebido com relação ao recurso hídrico é satisfatório em termos de abastecimento, não obstante, ficou evidente o desinteresse com o manejo das águas residuais de suas casas. Com relação ao uso do solo, notou-se um aumento na área de uso urbano e uma diminuição na zona florestal, mudanças que vem crescendo nos últimos anos. Além disso, foi possível identificar mais de 230 fontes potenciais de contaminação hídrica retratadas como descargas diretas ou indiretas de águas residuais. No que diz respeito às descargas regulamentadas, os relatórios operacionais evidenciaram um alto cumprimento à normativa nacional, porém, a carga orgânica líquida descarregada é alta. As atividades comerciais e o crescimento urbano da área incidem, de maneira negativa, no aceleramento dos processos de contaminação hídrica da zona de estudo, estando, portanto, sob uma constante pressão de que deve ser manejada por meio de processos participativos com um enfoque de gestão integrada.
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35. Does Rural Water System Design Matter? A Study of Productive Use of Water in Rural Nepal
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Raj K. GC, Shyam Ranganathan, and Ralph P. Hall
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rural water systems ,multiple-use water systems (MUS) ,single-use domestic water systems (SUS) ,productive activities ,multinomial logistic regression ,rural water system design ,Hydraulic engineering ,TC1-978 ,Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes ,TD201-500 - Abstract
In Nepal, rural water systems (RWS) are classified by practitioners as single-use domestic water systems (SUS) or multiple-use water systems (MUS). In the rural hills of Nepal, subsistence farming communities typically use RWS to support income-generating productive activities that can enhance rural livelihoods. However, there is limited research on the extent of existing productive activity and the factors enabling these activities. This paper examines the extent of water-related productive activities and the factors driving these activities based on a study, undertaken between October 2017 to June 2018, of 202 households served from five single-use domestic water systems and five multiple use water systems in the mid-hills of Nepal. The research found that a majority (94%) of these households engaged in two or more productive activities including growing vegetables and horticulture crops, raising livestock, and producing biogas and Rakshi (locally-produced alcohol), regardless of the system design, i.e., SUS vs. MUS. Around 90% of the households were engaged in productive activities that contributed to over 10% of their mean annual household income ($4,375). Since the SUS vs. MUS classification was not found to be a significant determinant of the extent of productive activity, the households were reclassified as having high or low levels of productive activity based on the quantity of water used for these activities and the associated earned income. A multinomial logistic regression model was developed to measure the relative significance of various predictors of high productive activity households. Five dominant predictors were identified: households that farm as a primary occupation, use productive technologies, are motivated to pursue productive activities, have received water-related productive activity training, and have received external support related to productive activities. Whereas MUS are designed for productive activity, nearly every household in SUS communities was involved in productive activities making them ‘de-facto’ MUS. These results challenge the current approach to rural water provision that views SUS and MUS as functionally different services.
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36. IMPACTO DE LAS ACTIVIDADES PRODUCTIVAS Y DE LA EXPANSIÓN URBANA SOBRE UNA RESERVA ECOLÓGICA; EL CASO DE CUXTAL, YUCATÁN; MÉXICO.
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Ortiz-Pech, Rafael, Celis Fajardo, Henry Emmanuel, and García Gil, Gerardo
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This article analyzes the socioeconomic conditions between inhabitants of the Cuxtal Ecological Reserve (REC), which suffers the effects of urban sprawl on forest cover. It was applied randomly 400 surveys in several communities located within REC to meet socioeconomic aspects and describe some productive activities that cause damages to the reserve. The results of the study indicates that the inhabitants of the reserve have not basic knowledge of the protection area. Similarly a PROBIT model analyzes how people are motivated to perform work outside the reserve due to the low level of weekly income obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. محددات مشاركة المراة الريفية فى الأنشطة الانتاجية فى محافظة الشرقية
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هايدى أحمد رجب, إبراهيم محمد شبلي, محمد إبراهيم الخولي, and شيماء عبدالرحمن هاشم
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This research aimed to identify the general characteristics of the respondents, to identify the sources of information obtained by the respondents about the productive activities, and to identify the level of rural women participation in productive activities in the fields of (plant production, animal and poultry production, and to identify the factors related to the degree of rural women participation in productive activities in the fields of (plant production, poultry and animal production, food and crafts processing) and to determine the relative contribution of the independent variables in explain the difference in the degree of rural women participation in productive activities. To recognize the role of agricultural extension in encouraging rural women to carry out productive activities and to identify the main obstacles facing rural women in their participation in the productive activities and to identify the proposals of the respondents to activate their participation in the productive activities. The research was conducted in Sharkia Governorate. Three randomly selected districts were chosen. The village of Bani Amer was selected from. Zagazig District. The village of Taha al-Marg was selected from Dyarb-Negm District and the village Met Bashar was selected from Minya al-Qamh District. The data were collected from each village, and the sample included 50 respondents from each village in a simple random way. Data collection was used to achieve the objectives of the research using the questionnaire method in the personal interview. The data were collected during 2017 and the statistical methods were used to analyze and present the results. These methods included frequency and percentages in the presentation of the data, Pearson correlation coefficient (to measure the relation with quantitative variables) and Spearman correlation coefficient (to measure the correlation with descriptive variables: education and marital status). The most important findings were that (9.33%) of the respondents have low exposure to sources of information, 54.67% medium, 36.0% high, and the most common areas that increase the family income in which rural women participate are animal and poultry activiteis followed by the field of food processing, and the field of plant production. The results also showed a significant correlation between the degree of rural women participation in production activities and the following variables: (age, marital status, educational status, number of household members, monthly income, assets owned, informal participation, cultural openness, savings tendency, investment tendency, economic ambition, exposure to information sources [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Activity Participation and Well-Being Among European Adults Aged 65 years and Older.
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Vozikaki, Maria, Linardakis, Manolis, Micheli, Katerina, and Philalithis, Anastas
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The article focuses on the relationship between well-being and a socially-engaged lifestyle among Europeans aged 64 and above, in which topics discussed include the impact of activity participation on older people's health, and how the findings compared with data from the first Wave of the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe. Also mentioned are activities that fall under the socially and productively oriented category and the definition of well-being.
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39. Bürgerschaftliches Engagement und Engagementpotenziale von 55- bis 70-Jährigen in Deutschland.
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Micheel, Frank
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40. Does engagement in productive activities affect mental health and well-being in older adults with a chronic physical disability? Observational evidence from a Swiss cohort study
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productive activities ,Older age ,PARTICIPATION ,RECIPROCITY ,STATISTICS ,disability ,well-being ,SF-36 ,DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS ,UTRECHT SCALE ,depression ,SPINAL-CORD-INJURY ,SOCIAL PRODUCTIVITY ,spinal cord injuries ,VALIDITY ,mental health - Abstract
Objectives: To investigate type and load of productive activities as potential determinants of mental health and well-being in elderly persons with a physical disability. Methods: We used data from a Swiss population-based sample of 314 adults at or past the legal retirement age (65 for men, 64 for women) who live with a chronic physical disability, spinal cord injury. Engagement in housework, volunteering, and paid work were dichotomized (no; some engagement) and three groups of engagement types were constructed (none; housework only; volunteering and/or paid work). Load of engagement was appraised using a sumscore on the overall frequency as well as the total number of performed activities. We used regression modelling to draw causal inference regarding the associations of type and load of engagement with general mental health (Mental Health Inventory, SF-36), self-reported depression (Self-Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire, SCQ), and well-being (WHOQoL-BREF items). Results: Engagement in volunteering was positively related to well-being. Persons engaged only in housework reported better well-being and lower prevalence of depression than non-engaged persons, however, persons engaged in volunteering or paid work reported the highest well-being and the lowest prevalence of depression. The productivity sumscore tertiles and the number of performed activities were both positively linked to well-being and negatively linked to depression, while their association with general mental health was less pronounced. Conclusion: Strengthening the engagement in productive activities among the elderly with a chronic physical disability is suggested as a promising strategy to promote well-being and reduce the prevalence of depression.
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41. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING THE CREATIVITY OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
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Shaverneva, I.I.
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productive activities ,creative thinking ,aesthetic ,school-age children ,socio-pedagogical possibilities ,individual- psychological features ,innovative technologies - Abstract
This research work is connected with the actual problems of the modern development of creative abilities in the education system in the context of the transition to new forms of organization of technology lessons and in extracurricular activities of schoolchildren. This work presents experimentally refined recommendatory and methodical materials successfully used in the practice of educational institutions.
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42. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE SIERRA OF SONORA UNDER THE SCHEME UMAFOR. CASE STUDY: SIERRA ALTA AND SIERRA LA MADERA
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Hugo Silva-Kurumiya, Gertrudis Yanes-Arvayo, and María de la Paz Montañez-Armenta
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This paper shows the use and value of natural resources from a social, sustainable and legal perspective, under the scheme of Sustainable Forest Management Units (UMAFOR by its Spanish acronym). Two participatory workshops were carried out in March 2010, one in UMAFOR Sierra La Madera and another in UMAFOR Sierra Alta, belonging to the Sierra de Sonora. An adaptation of “Problems, Causes and Consequences” of Ramírez-García (2004) methodology was used to discuss issues such as conservation, productive activities, society, laws, research and support programs. The objective was to analyze challenges and opportunities in the Sierra de Sonora under this management scheme. The ratting of natural resource for inhabitant and producers was documented based in ecosystems type and its value for use. Economic value was the most important for productive and non productive use; however, there are opportunities to transit from traditional to sustainable activities. Local producers are interested in linking whit research centers and consultants to get support for diversification of productive activities. It is possible to have changes according to sustainable development; UMAFOR is an alternative to achieve those changes.
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43. Cultivar la chagra en tiempos de conflicto. Los protagonistas de la guerra y la Gente de centro. El trabajo como diferenciador.
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Marco Alejandro Tobón
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peoples of the center ,FARC ,productive activities ,interchanges ,cultural difference. ,Anthropology ,GN1-890 ,Sociology (General) ,HM401-1281 - Abstract
This article tries to capture the relationship between the economic activities of the indigenous peoples in the central zone of the Caquetá River (Uitotos, Muinanes, Andokes, Nonuyas) and the means of production of the FARC guerilla. These relations took place in times of the geopolitical juncture stemming from the breakup of the peace dialogues between the Pastrana government and the FARC in 2002. Using descriptive means, the article discovers the political importance for local indigenous life that was created by “working” in midst of the guerilla presence and the following attack by the Colombian army. Finally, the article points out that the economic encounters between insurgency and local residents were mediated not only by the distinct ways of conducting social life, but also by a series of interests, desires and different subjectivities that, in the framework of the armed conflict, reaffirm the condition of local residents as culturally differentiated subjects.
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44. Nauczanie języka niemieckiego na przykładzie wiersza Paula Celana Słyszałem, jak mówili.
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MOSKAŁA, PAWEŁ
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The article offers an attempt to present practical activities based on the structure of a poem for use in a foreign language classroom, coherent with the methodology of teaching through practical productive exercises, as well as on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Paul Celan's poem Ich hörte sagen presents a perfect research material because of its poetical structure, which may constitute a basis for the development of linguistic competences, as well as competences in literary text reading. The typology of activities built on Celan's poem is preceded by an analysis of the role of literature in foreign language teaching and the status of poetry in the whole teaching process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. EL CRÉDITO COMO DETONADOR DEL DESARROLLO EN DOS COMUNIDADES RURALES DE PUEBLA, MÉXICO.
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Guajardo-Hernández, L. G., Almeraya-Quintero, S. X., Pérez-Hernández, L. M., Espinosa-Sánchez, G., del R. Martínez-Nolasco, M., Remillien, E., Rivera-Correa, L. I., and Toiber-Rodríguez, I. A.
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Copyright of Agro Productividad is the property of Colegio de Postgraduados and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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46. Aspectos del contexto socioambiental que inciden en la contaminación del recurso hídrico en un cantón urbano
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Sánchez Gutiérrez, Rolando, Alfaro Chinchilla, Carolina, Ledezma Zamora, Kimberly, Aparicio Mora, Carmen, Pérez S., Roy, Hernando Echeverría, Ligia, Sánchez Gutiérrez, Rolando, Alfaro Chinchilla, Carolina, Ledezma Zamora, Kimberly, Aparicio Mora, Carmen, Pérez S., Roy, and Hernando Echeverría, Ligia
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The purpose of the research was to identify and analyze the most relevant socio-environmental aspects causing contamination of water resources in an urban area. The study used descriptive research with a mixed approach, in which, through the collection of primary and secondary information, data was obtained related to socio-environmental perception, change patterns in land use, identification of potential sources of water contamination by discharge, and the current condition of wastewater management in the area. The information was obtained through a preliminary perception survey, field verification, satellite images, databases from regulatory authorities, and other sources. The surveyed population’s perception regarding water supply is satisfactory; however, no interest was perceived regarding home wastewater management. The analysis of land use showed a progressive increase in the use of urban land and a decrease in the use of forest areas over the last years. In addition, over 230 potential sources of water contamination were found between direct and indirect discharges. Regarding regulated discharges, the operational reports showed compliance with national regulation, even though the net organic load was high. The commercial activities and urban development negatively affect the area and accelerate water pollution. Therefore, water bodies are under constant pressure, which must be managed using participatory processes with an integrated management approach., A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar e analisar os aspectos mais relevantes do contexto socioambiental em uma área urbana que incidem na contaminação hídrica. Foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva com uma abordagem mista, da qual, ao coletar informações primárias e secundárias, foram obtidos dados relacionados com a percepção socioambiental no bairro, os padrões de mudança no uso de solo, a identificação de fontes potenciais de contaminação hídrica por descarga e o estado atual da gestão das águas residuais geradas nessa área. Esses dados foram adquiridos através de uma sondagem preliminar de percepção, verificação de informação em campo, uso de imagens satelitais, bases de dados de autoridades regulamentadoras, entre outras ferramentas, a favor de, posteriormente, ser sistematizados e processados para as respectivas análises. Observou-se que, na população consultada, o que foi percebido com relação ao recurso hídrico é satisfatório em termos de abastecimento, não obstante, ficou evidente o desinteresse com o manejo das águas residuais de suas casas. Com relação ao uso do solo, notou-se um aumento na área de uso urbano e uma diminuição na zona florestal, mudanças que vem crescendo nos últimos anos. Além disso, foi possível identificar mais de 230 fontes potenciais de contaminação hídrica retratadas como descargas diretas ou indiretas de águas residuais. No que diz respeito às descargas regulamentadas, os relatórios operacionais evidenciaram um alto cumprimento à normativa nacional, porém, a carga orgânica líquida descarregada é alta. As atividades comerciais e o crescimento urbano da área incidem, de maneira negativa, no aceleramento dos processos de contaminação hídrica da zona de estudo, estando, portanto, sob uma constante pressão de que deve ser manejada por meio de processos participativos com um enfoque de gestão integrada., El objetivo fue identificar y analizar los aspectos más relevantes del contexto socioambiental de un cantón urbano, que inciden en la contaminación del recurso hídrico. Se realizó una investigación descriptiva con un enfoque mixto, en la cual, recopilando información primaria y secundaria, se lograron obtener datos relacionados con la percepción socioambiental en el cantón, los patrones de cambio en el uso de suelo, la identificación de fuentes potenciales de contaminación al recurso hídrico por vertidos y el estado actual de la gestión para las aguas residuales generadas en el cantón. Esto fue obtenido a través de un sondeo preliminar de percepción, verificación de información en campo, uso de imágenes satelitales, bases de datos de autoridades reguladoras, entre otras herramientas, con miras a, posteriormente, ser sistematizado y procesado para los análisis respectivos. Se observó que, en la población consultada, lo percibido en relación con el recurso hídrico es satisfactorio en términos de abastecimiento, no obstante, se evidenció desinterés con el manejo de las aguas residuales de los hogares. Para el uso del suelo, se notó un aumento en el área de uso urbano y una disminución en la zona boscosa, cambios que han incrementado en los últimos años. Además, fue posible identificar más de 230 fuentes potenciales de contaminación del recurso hídrico expresadas como vertidos directos o indirectos de aguas residuales. En cuanto a los vertidos regulados, los reportes operacionales evidenciaron un alto cumplimiento respecto a la normativa nacional, sin embargo, la carga orgánica neta vertida es alta. Las actividades comerciales y el crecimiento urbano del cantón inciden de manera negativa para acelerar los procesos de contaminación del recurso hídrico de la zona de estudio, por lo que se encuentran bajo una presión constante que debe manejarse a través de procesos participativos con enfoque de gestión integrada.
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47. La inmigración en acción. Su aporte en el poblamiento de las regiones incorporadas con la “conquista del desierto”. Adolfo Alsina y Guaminí en 1895
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Santilli, Daniel and Santilli, Daniel
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This research points the effect that the big European immigration to Argentina have had on the settlement of some Buenos Aires departments; especially those which were created after the movement called the “Conquest of the Desert”. Its consequence was the possession of indigenous land. From 1879—when the military incursion in this land was absolute— until 1895—the year of the second national census—there was a strong horizontal movement of the population in direction to the mentioned land, which was occupied by Argentinian population and new European immigrants. They move from their native countries to own land and improve their standard of living. The aim of this work is to examine if those expectations were achieved by European immigrants; and the source to see that is unquestionably valuable: the second national census of 1895 in both demographic and economic aspects., El estudio se refiere al efecto que sobre el poblamiento de los partidos creados con posterioridad al dominio de las tierras indígenas en el conocido proceso denominado la “conquista del desierto” en Argentina, tuvo la gran inmigración europea. Desde 1879, año de la definitiva irrupción militar en estos territorios, y 1895, año del segundo censo nacional, se produjo un intenso movimiento horizontal de población hacia estos territorios, compuesto por ciudadanos argentinos y por inmigrantes europeos de relativa reciente llegada. El movimiento estaba impulsado básicamente por la posibilidad de lograr tierras y mejorar sus condiciones de vida. El objetivo de este trabajo es revisar si esas expectativas, centradas en los inmigrantes europeos, se cumplieron, para lo cual se utilizará una fuente de inobjetable valor: el Segundo Censo Nacional de 1895 en sus dos vertientes, la demográfica y la económica.
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48. Knowledge and perception about reptiles, by people who inhabit the tropical dry forests in the rural area of the Municipality of Girardot (Department of Cundinamarca, Colombia)
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Novoa Salamanca, Natalia María, Urbina Cardona, José Nicolás, Restrepo Calle, Sebastián, Granda, Hernán, and Ramos, Pablo
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Conservación de especies - Girardot (Cundinamarca, Colombia) ,Acciones de conservación ,Productive activities ,Maestría en conservación y uso de biodiversidad - Tesis y disertaciones académicas ,Percepción - Girardot (Cundinamarca, Colombia) ,Sociodemographic factors ,Conservation actions ,Percepción ,Factores sociodemográficos ,Conocimiento local ,Local Knowledge ,Reptiles - Girardot (Cundinamarca, Colombia) ,Perception ,Actividades productivas - Abstract
El estudio sobre las dinámicas de interacción entre reptiles y humanos es un instrumento esencial para orientar acciones de conservación de especies poco carismáticas. La presente investigación determinó a partir de métodos mixtos, cómo varía el conocimiento y la percepción sobre los reptiles, por parte de personas que habitan y trabajan en zona rural de Girardot. Se evaluó el efecto de factores sociodemográficos y actividades productivas, sobre la interacción con estas especies. Se encontró que la interacción entre el sexo y edad de la persona tuvo un efecto en el conocimiento que tienen sobre los reptiles. La percepción varía entre los grupos taxonómicos y entre sexos, siendo las serpientes las que generan mayor miedo especialmente a mujeres, pero los hombres presentan una reacción más hostil al encontrárselas. Tanto mujeres y hombres, presentaron un bajo conocimiento ecológico, pero mencionaron que los reptiles cumplen un papel importante en los ecosistemas como controladores de plagas. Factores como la edad, la religión, y características como la presencia o no de plantaciones y la riqueza de otros animales domésticos, influyen en el conocimiento y la percepción que tiene las personas sobre los reptiles. El conocimiento que tienen las personas, es clave para generar alertas tempranas sobre el posible declive de poblaciones de reptiles en la zona, enfocando esfuerzos en estudios demográficos para ciertas especies involucrando activamente a las comunidades. El presente estudio propone temas críticos que deberían ser abordados en estrategias de educación ambiental en pro de la conservación de los reptiles de la región. The study of human-reptile interaction dynamics is an essential tool for guiding conservation actions for uncharismatic species. The present study determined, using mixed methods, how knowledge and perception of reptiles varies among people living and working in the rural area of Girardot. The effect of sociodemographic factors and productive activities on the interaction between these species was evaluated. It was found that the interaction between sex and age of human individuals had an effect on their knowledge about reptiles. Perception varied between taxonomic groups and between sexes, with snakes being the most feared, especially by women, but men had a more hostile reaction when encountering them. Both, women and men, presented low ecological knowledge but mentioned that reptiles play an important role in ecosystems as pest controllers. Factors such as age, religion, and habitat characteristics including presence or absence of plantations and richness of other domestic animals influence people's knowledge and perception of reptiles. People's knowledge is key to generate early warnings about the possible decline of reptile populations in the area, focusing efforts on demographic studies for certain species and actively involving local communities. This study highlights critical issues that should be addressed in environmental education strategies for the conservation of reptiles in the region. Magíster en Conservación y Uso de la Biodiversidad Maestría
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49. Social Engagement and Health.
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Zhang, Wei, Feng, Qiushi, Liu, Lin, and Zhen, Zhihong
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ACTIVITIES of daily living , *AGE distribution , *CHRONIC diseases , *CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *FAMILIES , *GRANDCHILDREN , *HEALTH , *INTERGENERATIONAL relations , *MARITAL status , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL care use , *POPULATION geography , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SEX distribution , *SOCIAL skills , *STATISTICS , *SURVEYS , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *WELL-being , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio - Abstract
What are the social factors that matter most to the health of elderly Chinese? Are there any gender and age differences? Using a representative sample of elderly Chinese in Shanghai, the most developed city in China with the nation’s largest proportion of elderly residents, this study found that economic conditions, chronic health status, living arrangements, social activity participation, and caring for grandchildren are factors that are most important to the health of elderly Chinese. This is true for both self-rated health and psychological well-being. The beneficial effects of participation in social activities are particularly salient for elderly women and for the old–old, whereas the salutary effects of caring for grandchildren are more substantial for elderly men and for the young–old. Our findings suggest the importance of social engagement in promoting health and successful aging of elderly Chinese and disclose the moderating roles of gender and age in this focal relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Análise da dinâmica da estrutura produtiva do município de Bragança, Amazônia – Brasil
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Aberto Aguiar da Silva, Luiz, Medeiros de Queiroz, Leilane da Silva, Amanajás Pena, Heriberto Wagner, Aberto Aguiar da Silva, Luiz, Medeiros de Queiroz, Leilane da Silva, and Amanajás Pena, Heriberto Wagner
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The above article aims to analyze the activities and establishments of the municipality of Bragança, located in the Northeast of the State of Pará, through economic indicators that determine the economy of the municipality by analyzing the Dynamics of the Productive Structure, as well as describing the history of the municipality and its economic cycle. Among the specific objectives we can emphasize the diagnosis of the historical aspects of economic activities; the identification of the productive activities of the municipality and the classification of such productive activities of the municipality in dynamic, stagnant and expansion. The present work was initially developed with bibliographic research, on the historical and economic context of the municipality of Bragança in the State of Pará. To classify the municipality of the study regarding the dynamism of its productive structure and finally find practical results, we applied three statistical indicators - Quotient Locational, Hirschman-Herfindahl Index (IHH) and PR - also considering three relevant characteristics: The specificity of an activity in relation to the region (Municipality), the floor of the activity or sector in relation to the region's structure (Municipality) , and the relevance of the activity or sector in Pará as a whole. The article achieved cohesive results with the productive dynamics of the municipality from the analysis of Excel spreadsheets that characterize the productive activities of the municipality of Bragança, according to the statistical indicators QL, IHH and PR, three types of classification were identified. They are: Stagnant, Dynamic and Expanding Activities and the study in question can be taken as a basis for a better application of public policies, in addition to serving as an aid to entrepreneurs who aspire to expand their business., O exposto artigo tem por objetividade analisar as atividades e estabelecimentos do município de Bragança, localizado no Nordeste do Estado do Pará, através de indicadores econômicos que determinam a economia do município analisando a Dinâmica da Estrutura Produtiva, bem como descrever o histórico do município e seu ciclo econômico. Dentre os objetivos específicos podemos frisar o diagnóstico dos aspectos históricos das atividades econômicas; a identificação das atividades produtivas do município e a classificação de tais atividades produtivas do município em dinâmicas, estagnadas e expansão. O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido inicialmente com pesquisa bibliográfica, sobre o contexto histórico e econômico do município de Bragança no Estado do Pará. Para classificarmos o município do estudo quanto ao dinamismo de sua estrutura produtiva e enfim encontrar resultados práticos, aplicamos três indicadores estatísticos – Quociente Locacional, Índice de Hirschman-Herfindahl (IHH) e o PR – considerando, também, três características relevantes: A especificidade de uma atividade em relação à região (Município), o piso da atividade ou setor em relação à estrutura da região (Município), e a relevância da atividade ou setor no Pará com um todo.O artigo alcançou resultados coesos com a dinâmica produtiva do município apartir da análise de planilhas do Excel que caracteriza as atividades produtivas do município de Bragança, segundo os indicadores estatísticos QL, IHH e PR, identificaram-se três tipos de classificação. São elas: Atividades Estagnadas, Dinâmicas e em Expansão e o estudo em questão pode ser tomado como embasamento para uma melhor aplicação das políticas públicas, além de servir como auxilio para empreendedores que aspiram ampliar seus negocios., El artículo anterior tiene como objetivo analizar las actividades y establecimientos del municipio de Bragança, ubicado en el noreste del estado de Pará, a través de indicadores económicos que determinan la economía del municipio mediante el análisis de la dinámica de la estructura productiva, así como describir la historia del municipio y su ciclo económico Entre los objetivos específicos podemos destacar el diagnóstico de los aspectos históricos de las actividades económicas; la identificación de las actividades productivas del municipio y la clasificación de tales actividades productivas del municipio en dinámica, estancamiento y expansión. El presente trabajo se desarrolló inicialmente con investigación bibliográfica, sobre el contexto histórico y económico del municipio de Bragança en el Estado de Pará. Para clasificar el municipio del estudio en relación con el dinamismo de su estructura productiva y finalmente encontrar resultados prácticos, aplicamos tres indicadores estadísticos: Cociente Locational, Hirschman-Herfindahl Index (IHH) y PR - también considerando tres características relevantes: la especificidad de una actividad en relación con la región (Municipio), el piso de la actividad o sector en relación con la estructura de la región (Municipio) y la relevancia de la actividad o sector en Pará en su conjunto El artículo logró resultados coherentes con la dinámica productiva del municipio a partir del análisis de hojas de cálculo Excel que caracterizan las actividades productivas del municipio de Bragança, de acuerdo con los indicadores estadísticos QL, IHH y PR, se identificaron tres tipos de clasificación. Son: actividades estancadas, dinámicas y en expansión, y el estudio en cuestión puede tomarse como base para una mejor aplicación de las políticas públicas, además de servir como ayuda para los empresarios que aspiran a expandir sus negocios.
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