Quiet Place Research Articles

Lost in the Dark: A World History of Horror, by Brad Weismann

Since the 1970s, much of the film-going world has been accustomed to a “blockbuster” inaugurating the summer movie season. Most of these have been sci-fi, action, or high-fantasy spectacles. However, in the first post-lockdown summer, American moviegoers flocked to see a horror film: A Quiet Place, Part II (John Krasinski, 2021). The sequel to the pre-lockdown sleeper hit A Quiet Place (John Krasinski, 2018) topped June’s box-office till it was surpassed by yet another horror sequel, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (Michael Chavez, 2021).

Review: Cinque viaggi (1990–98), by Guido Guidi

Review: <i>Cinque viaggi (1990–98)</i>, by Guido Guidi

RANCANG BANGUN KEAMANANAN KENDARAAN MENGGUNAKAN SIDIK JARI DAN GPS TRACKING BERBASIS ARDUINO PADA SEPEDA MOTOR

Innovation in motorcycle technology is increasingly visible from year to year. The increasing number of cases of motorcycle theft in Indonesia seems to be starting to cause significant unrest among motorcycle owners and drivers today. In response to this, Honda provides more security to its motorcycle products by adding a feature known as Secure Key Shutter (SKS). The risk of motorcycle theft is not only at night and in quiet places, during the day and in crowds, thieves can carry out theft of motorized vehicles easily. The theft ofmotor vehicles, especially motorcycles, is a daily problem that still needs to be solved. As for this study, we want to implement a security system in the form of a vehicle motorcycle alarm using fingerprints (Finger Print) and GPS (Global Positioning System) Arduino-based Tracking and this tool functions when a motorcycle vehicle wants to be turned on, the user puts his fingerprint on the finger print to turn it on. the electricity of the motorbike and if the motorbike is lost, it can be tracked using GPS (Global Positioning System) Tracking.

Barriers to healthcare and self-reported adverse outcomes for autistic adults: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesAutistic people experience poor physical and mental health along with reduced life expectancy compared with non-autistic people. Our aim was to identify self-reported barriers to primary care access by autistic...

“Remember to breathe (but don’t make a sound!)”: constructions of childbirth in post-apocalyptic narratives

ABSTRACT The United States continues to favor heavily medicalized childbirth, an approach that strips agency from birthing women and contains higher risks of complications and maternal death, especially for women of color. Mainstream popular culture has also misrepresented heavily medicalized birth as safer than deliveries with fewer interventions. The rise of post-apocalyptic narratives has introduced a new lens on mediated birthing experiences. In dystopic realities, women deliver without the existence of functioning hospitals or practicing physicians. This paper uses a narrative analysis of pregnancy, labor, and birth on The Walking Dead (2010-) A Quiet Place (2018), and Bird Box (2018). Findings suggest that these texts reinforce a narrow image of pregnant women and present a distorted picture of the birthing process. Moreover, even in a dystopia, these constructions reinforce the medical model of childbirth. Overall, such narrativesKatie.Foss@mtsu.edu

Using meaningful places as an indicator for sense of place in the management of social-ecological systems

Sense of place is increasingly advocated to support the management of social-ecological systems. Given the concept’s complexity, we suggest that an indicator for sense of place is needed to facilitate its application in practical planning. We propose such an indicator called “meaningful places,” defined as geographic locations to which (i) immediately perceived as well as socially constructed meanings are ascribed and (ii) evaluative attachments are tied. We applied the indicator in two independent case studies, Lübeck and Lahn, both of which aimed to integrate sense of place in an actual planning process. The case studies differed in the spatial scale of the meaningful places, the indicator’s operationalization, and the specific assessment methods. In the Lübeck case, semi-structured interviews and a simple mapping method were used to analyze participants’ “home-regions.” The results revealed diverse but overlapping locations characterized as aesthetic, different from others, close to nature, and quiet (place meanings). In the Lahn case, a public participation GIS (public participation geographic information system [PPGIS]) survey was conducted and yielded insights into the spatial distribution of meaningful places. The results reflect a wide range of place meanings linked to, for example, activities, aesthetic qualities, or well-being. Furthermore, participants expressed different intensities of place attachments. Although the indicator is still in an exploratory stage, it allows for reflection on potential benefits for planning practitioners. The resulting data can be combined with spatial information usually used in planning processes, e.g., about the state of the underlying physical environment and/or foreseeable drivers of change. This offers new opportunities for managers regarding the determination of priorities to conserve meaningful places, the anticipation of conflicts, and the utilization of the communicative power of meaningful places. We argue that the benefits for planning justify a new direction of research devoted to the development and further advancement of the indicator.

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL CONTENT OF PLANT NAMES IN THE TOPONYMIC SYSTEM

It is impossible to imagine people’s lives without geographical names. Geographical names are required to distinguish one place from another. Our people have long observed the benefits and harms of each plant in their habitat, using it in their daily practice. Because nomadic life habits required knowledge of the characteristics of each pasture land: climate, terrain, water sources, vegetation, suitability of grazing, seasonal use. In this regard, special attention is paid to the efficiency of cultivation of various types of agricultural products, which are characteristic of these regions. For example, it was convenient to breed cows in A Quiet Place, sheep and horses in sagebrush, in a secluded place, camels in a desert area. It can be seen that the more often phytotoponymic names appear on our Earth, the more influence the cultural code has. Because the culture of the people is inextricably linked with its way of life. By studying the phytotoponymic vocabulary in toponymy, you can reveal the secret of interesting information about the disappeared features of the landscape of a particular region. This article discusses the importance of Geographical Names, draws attention to how the plant world manifests itself in Kazakh toponymy, in particular in the system of oronyms, hydronyms and oikonyms, and provides information about the language code and cultural code of several plants.

Inaudible ]: Point of Audition Representations of Deafness and the Cochlear Implant in A Quiet Place (2018)

Interrogating point of audition (POA) sound through the silences, noises, and closed captions of A Quiet Place’s critically lauded soundscapes, this article examines the ways point of audition aurally and rhetorically constructs deafness, technology, and the audio-viewer. In its sonic rendering of the post-apocalyptic world, A Quiet Place actively involves the audio-viewer in its fantastical conceit and ‘fantasy’ of deafness, folding the audience into the complex cyborgian politics and potential of the malfunctioning cochlear implant. This diegetic technological breakdown merges and tangles with the technology of the film, the point of audition sound highlighting the immersive capabilities and audist expectations of cinematic soundscapes. Yet, in this straining towards ‘immersion’, the uncaptioned silences of Regan’s point of audition further accentuate issues of access, raising questions of the composition and meaning of immersion and silence. Through the shades of silence and sharp whining feedback of A Quiet Place, this article ultimately details the possibilities and complications of analysing point of audition sound, in the process, illustrating the harmonic resonation of the studies of sound, deafness, and disability. This article is the winner of the 2020 Claudia Gorbman Graduate Student Writing Award, selected by the Sound and Music Special Interest Group of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies in conjunction with Music, Sound, and the Moving Image.

Relief, Development, Empowerment Part Three: Looking at the Larger Picture Amidst a Global Pandemic

Relief, Development, Empowerment Part Three: Looking at the Larger Picture Amidst a Global Pandemic

A car-based portable atom gravimeter and its application in field gravity survey

As a novel instrument for measuring absolute gravity, the atom gravimeter has shown high sensitivity and stability in the past three decades. In this work, we report a car-based portable atom gravimeter whose sensitivity is at the level of 1.9mGal/Hz (1 Gal = 0.01 m/s2) both for lab and outdoor measurements. Its resolution can reach 30 μGal within an integration time of 10 000 s when located in a quiet place. During four months of gravity observation, there is no drift for the measurement result, showing that this car-based gravimeter has a competitive advantage at long term stability. By using this car-based atom gravimeter in the open air, the field gravity measurements with sub-mGal performance have been demonstrated in the mountain gravity survey. According to the gravity measurement results from our car-based atom gravimeter, the density distribution of this mountain is inverted, which is consistent with the result from the geological exploration.

I feel at home: Perspectives of homeless library customers on public library services and social inclusion

Homeless library customers often face barriers to equitable library use. This study examined homeless library customers’ perspectives on general and targeted public library services, and social inclusion. Findings presented in the paper come from a qualitative phenomenological study comprising semi-structured in-depth interviews with seven self-identified regular library users of a public library in Christchurch, New Zealand, who were experiencing homelessness at the time of the study. Findings report on a diverse range of information needs and motivations for visiting a public library. Participants viewed the public library as a safe, warm, and quiet place in which to relax and escape difficulties related to experiencing homelessness. The results reflect changes in the role of public libraries and in the expectations of customers, and discuss a need for targeted library services in the form of specialist gatekeeper roles such as that of a community liaison. This study evaluated the effectiveness of general and targeted library services from users’ points of view, providing insights which could be used to inform the design of relevant information policies and services.

Meranao ESL Students’ Experiences in Online Learning in Time of COVID19 Pandemic

COVID19 pandemic has compelled educational institutions to re-navigate their learning modalities to that of fully online learning, thus, generating a totally new experience for teachers and learners who are novices in the flexible or blended learning. This study, therefore, attempted to explore the students’ experiences of online learning in time of COVID19 via in-depth quantitative method. A total of 171 students from secondary, tertiary, to graduate levels engaged in online learning were selected as participants using purposive sampling technique. The researchers-made questionnaire focusing on students’ satisfaction and dissatisfaction with online learning, as well as their desired improvement, was distributed online to these students from which responses were collected. Based on the results, the most common environment and methods for participating classes were student homes and mobile phones (touchscreen/android). Students indicated that they are satisfied with the following features of online classes: selecting a quiet place for online learning, quality classes at home, and being with the family at home while doing online learning. In contrast, students are dissatisfied about the internet connectivity, not getting full attention from teachers, and have difficulty in sharing ideas. Areas that need improvement according to the students were closely related to the causes of complaints, such as improving network connectivity, microphone and sound quality, and smooth communication during online classes. These findings imply that students’ educational environments are important and the quality of interactions can vary depending on the teachers and technology used. This study recommends that an improved and effective online learning system, maintaining academic achievement similar to traditional classroom teaching can be designed in preparation for any possible future crisis like COVID19.

Impact of COVID-19 Campus Closure on Undergraduates.

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an abrupt transition from in-person to online learning in Spring 2020. The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of the transition on undergraduates during the period following the campus closure. 131 psychology undergraduate students completed an online survey of how the COVID-19 closure had impacted their academics, online learning environment, and traumatic stress symptoms (using the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for the DSM-5). Most participants reported increased academic difficulty compared to before closure. Approximately 30% reported elevated traumatic stress symptoms. Greater traumatic stress was associated with greater difficulty completing assignments, more limited access to the internet and quiet places to study, and greater sibling-care responsibilities. The acute transition to online instruction posed academic and emotional challenges to many students, especially those from environments with competing demands or less access to academic supports. Follow-up evaluation is needed to determine whether these difficulties have persisted in subsequent semesters of online instruction. Instructors should anticipate the emotional and academic needs of students who are relatively unfamiliar with online instruction and consider ways to minimize negative environmental impacts and increase access to mental health resources.

Acoustic characteristics of resyllabification process in Korean

Purpose: This study aims to analyze acoustic characteristics of Korean words and nonwords according to resyllabification and meaningfulness.Methods: The experimental data consisted of 10 homonyms and 10 corresponding words. Computerized Speech Lab (CSL) 4150B was used in a quiet place for recording. Moreover, the randomized word list was presented to 20 subjects, and they were asked to read naturally as if they were talking comfortably to the subjects. The analysis program was Praat 6151 win 64bit (Boersma &amp; Weenink, 2021). Pitch, intensity, and duration of the words and the first and the second syllables were measured, and the resyllabification liaison rules and resyllabification influenced them. To investigate acoustic characteristics according to resyllabification, independent sample t-test and multivariate test were conducted using SPSS 26 for the statistical processing of a syllable’s pitch, intensity, and duration changes.Results: First, there was a significant difference between the groups in post-syllable pitch ratio in words and nonwords, which was 40s–50s pitch change was greater than that of 20s–30s. Second, the post-syllable pitch ratio was a significant difference between gender groups and according to the effect of the liaison rule. Third, the post-syllable duration ratio showed a significant difference between age groups. The post-syllable pitch ratio was a significant difference according to the effect of the liaison rule.Conclusions: Therefore, when resyllabifications are generated by the liaison rule, the change of the post-syllable pitch can be explained by the focus prosody, and further research will be needed to establish a solid basis for this study.

Single institution experience with telemedicine for pediatric urology outpatient visits: Adapting to COVID-19 restrictions, patient satisfaction, and future utilization

IntroductionWidespread utilization of telemedicine in our practice to date has been limited to the evaluation of certain post-surgical patients. The COVID-19 pandemic acutely stressed our established system and required us to enhance our utilization of telemedicine. We hypothesized that expansion of telemedicine to new and follow up patient visits for pediatric urology could be done effectively in a way that satisfied patient and parental expectations.Materials and methodsUsing a pre-COVID-19 established telemedicine program based in our electronic medical record (EMR), patients and providers transitioned to primarily virtual visits when clinically appropriate. Guidelines were formulated to direct patient scheduling, provider and staff education was provided, including a process map designed for multiple providers to complete video visits (VV), and the EMR was redesigned to incorporate telehealth terminology. The number of VV per provider was recorded using the electronic medical record, and patient reported outcomes (PRO) were measured using a standardized questionnaire.ResultsA total of 631 VV met inclusion criteria during the period of May 2018–April 2020. This included 334 follow up, 172 new, and 125 postoperative visits. The median age of patients at time of visit was 7 years (IQR 2–12 years), median visit time was 20 min (IQR 15–30 min), and the median travel distance saved by performing a VV was 12.2 miles (IQR 6.3–26.8 miles). Diagnoses were varied and included the entire breadth of a standard pediatric urology practice. The PRO questionnaire was completed for 325 of those patient visits. Families reported a high overall satisfaction with the video visits (median score of 10 out of 10) and felt that the visit met their child's medical needs. 90% stated that they would strongly recommend a telehealth visit to other families. Patients and parents reported benefits of VV including decreased travel costs and less time taken off from work and school.ConclusionThe EMR enabled nimble redirection of clinical care in the setting of a global pandemic. The enhanced use of telemedicine has proved to be an alternative method to provide care for pediatric urology patients. Families indicate a high degree of satisfaction with this technology in addition to significant time and cost savings. Telemedicine should remain a key aspect of medical care and expanded from post-operative visits to new patient and follow up visits, even as we return to our normal practices as the pandemic restrictions soften.Summary figureProgram map depicting the sequence of a video visit (VV). The process begins with our scheduling team which provides the necessary information to the family and ensures that they can be scheduled properly. The family is encouraged to conduct the visit in a quiet place with at least one parent and the child present. Relevant records, imaging, and laboratory studies should be uploaded prior to the visit. In addition, pictures and/or videos uploaded by the family prior to the visit can facilitate the examination portion of the visit. VV = video visit; AVS = after visit summary.Summary figure

The Restorativeness of Outdoor Historical Sites in Urban Areas: Physical and Perceptual Correlations

Growing tourist flows, which crowd ancient city centres, have modified their liveability and threatened conservation. They have increased the need for quiet places, primarily where green parks are missing. While previous studies have highlighted the possibility of reusing hidden sites of historical buildings, it is not clear if this scheme can also be applied in other contexts, and which physical or perceptual dimensions are mainly related to the restoration of these sites. If greenery and water elements induce positive effects on people’s well-being, we want to understand if the historical–artistic component can be just as important for people’s restorativeness. To this end, the physical and perceptual characteristics of 20 different sites in Naples and Istanbul were investigated through objective and subjective surveys. The results show that the sound levels inside sites cannot consistently account for the perception of the restorativeness in Italy and Turkey, while some sound level differences caused by outside noise could. Moreover, soundscape, appreciation, maintenance/management, and importance/relevance were the main perceptual dimensions describing these places. The importance/relevance dimension was strongly correlated with all the components of the restorativeness, especially with the fascination. These findings are consistent between the Italian and Turkish groups.

Effects of digital devices on noise levels in an academic library

PurposeProliferation of digital devices amongst patrons implies that libraries are faced with the challenge of providing conducive study spaces to patrons. This study, therefore, aims to establish the effect of digital devices on noise levels in the Mzuzu University Library and measures that have been taken to curb it.Design/methodology/approachThe study was anchored by the technology advancement model. The mixed methodological design was used and involved use of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 110 students, whilst an interview was conducted with one librarian responsible for managing service. SPSS was used to analyse quantitative data, whilst qualitative data was presented by following order of the themes.FindingsThe findings revealed that students owned a number of digital devices that included smartphones, laptops and augmented reality/virtual reality headsets which they deployed for a variety of uses. The findings further indicated that use of digital devices in the library has resulted in an upsurge in noise levels. Measures taken by students and library staff to tackle the problem have had limited success.Practical implicationsThe prevalence of mobile digital devices has resulted in high levels of noise in academic libraries. However, this has not diminished users’ desire for a quiet study place. This paper, therefore, offers some insights of how libraries can combat the problem of noise to ensure that libraries remain attract to all groups of users.Social implicationsBesides transforming the way people do business and interact with others, digital devices have also negatively impacted people and society in the form of increased road traffic accidents due to misuse. Promoting responsible use of digital devices in the library may have spill-over effects, in that library patrons may become more disciplined in their usage of the digital devices elsewhere, thereby help eradicate the ills that have come about due to their wanton use.Originality/valueSome studies that have been done have pointed to a high prevalence rate of digital devices at Mzuzu University. However, none of them has investigated the impact the existing digital devices have had on noise levels in the library. This study is one of the first studies to be done on the topic not only at Mzuzu University but also academic libraries in Malawi. It is further hoped that action taken based on the recommendations made would lead to reduced noise levels in the library that will lead to creation of a conducive place for study.

Student and educator perspectives on virtual institutional introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE)

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has required governments around the world to suspend face-to-face learning for school and university students. Colleges of pharmacy are faced with the challenge of training students in hospitals that are under considerable pressure at this time. The government of Saudi Arabia has moved all classes and training online to limit the spread of the virus. This study describes the experience of the Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE and APPE) students and preceptors engaged in the virtual IPPE training.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to describe and appraise the implemented virtual IPPE training from the experiences of IPPE and APPE students, and their preceptor. The IPPE students described their experiences in close-ended questionnaires, while APPE students in open-ended questionnaires, and the preceptor described the experiences in narrative. The study focused on highlighting the advantages, opportunities, challenges, and shortcomings of the virtual training.ResultsTwo preceptors and seven APPE students participated in the preparation and administration of the virtual training. The IPPE students’ experiences, based on 87 respondents, were mostly positive. Although IPPE students enjoyed the time flexibility that allowed the learning of new skills and reflection on previous experiences, 15% experienced difficulty finding quiet places with a reliable internet connection or had difficulty working on team-based activities. Moreover, some were anxious about the lack of adequate patient-care experience. On the other hand, the APPE students found the experience enriching as they gained experience and understanding of academic workflow, gained skills, and overcame the challenges they faced during this virtual training experience.ConclusionsFuture training programs should be organized to overcome the challenges and to maximize the benefits of training experiences. Schools of pharmacy may benefit from the training materials constructed, prepared, and administered by APPE students to improve IPPE students’ learning experiences and outcomes.

ANALISIS JUAL BELI TOKEK MENURUT PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM

Buying and selling in Islam must be carrieda out with the provisions of syara', which must meet the pillars and conditions. Today the sale of geckos is not a perpetual thing. It can even be used as a very profitable business area. This makes the breeders compete to hunt and raise geckos. In addition, breeders need a long time and hard work to meet consumer demand. One of them is to place the gecko in a quiet place and make crickets or dried shrimp as food. In this case the marketing, consumers usually come directly to the breeder and choose which gecko they want to buy. Most consumers prefer geckos that are large (± 3 ounces) and ready to use. From there arose the problem of how the perspective of Islamic law in dealing with the sale and purchase of geckos emerged. The type of research used is field research with qualitative descriptive research methods.&#x0D; The results of the research on the sale and purchase of geckos, there are several opinions from the madhhab priests, including Imam Syafi'I who argues that the sale and purchase of geckos is unlawful, and Imam Malik argues that buying and selling geckos is legal and according to Imam Hanafi's opinion it allows the buying and selling of geckos on condition that there are the benefits. And Islam itself allows consuming geckos as long as the gecko is needed as a medicine for human survival and selling and buying it is also legal.

Study of changes in university students’ exercise routine and locations pre and during COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 requires new normal lifestyle, one challenge is physical activity. As inactivity leads to health problems, understanding the changing situation regarding physical activities and its environment are important. In this study, we conducted an online questionnaire of 120 university students in Tokyo regarding changes in number of steps, types of and places for exercise / sports, and their spatial settings in 2019 and 2020. Findings are as follows: a) Average number of steps per day increased significantly in February 2020 compared to February 2019, while March, April, May, and June 2020 decreased significantly compared to same months in 2019 (n = 37). b) Muscle training and yoga / stretching increased significantly in April 2020 compared to April 2019. Whereas, walking, cycling, ball sports, and racket sports markedly decreased in April 2020 compared to April 2019(n = 86). c) Places used for exercise / sports, indoors at home rose considerably in 2020 compared to 2019. While use of medium-sized parks，outdoor / indoor sports facilities, swimming pools and gyms fell significantly (n = 86). d) Setting of places used for exercise / sports, the use of quiet and non-crowded places increased, while places close to work / campus and lively areas was notably reduced (n = 79).