Recreational Tool Research Articles

Coping Strategies Adopted by Patients Sustaining Major Burns

Objective: To explore the various coping strategies used by patients sustaining major burns. Study Design: Qualitative, exploratory study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Combined Military Hospital, RawalpindiPakistan, from Jan to Jun 2021. Methodology: A total of 15 patients were selected who had been admitted to CMH Rawalpindi after sustaining 20-45% total body surface area deep dermal or full thickness burns requiring operative intervention. Semi-structured interviews comprising eleven questions were conducted, and the strategies which these patients used to cope with different psychological issues post-major burns were identified. Subthemes and themes were identified, and the data was analyzed by manual thematic analysis. Results: Eight coping strategies were identified: help from religion, support from family and friends, use of recreational activities, getting out of the house, doing exercise, getting back into a routine, the role of doctors and the use of the internet. Conclusion: Solace from religion and support from family and friends were the most widely used coping strategies in our setup. Getting back to routine helped them feel normal. Relaxation techniques and exercise were helpful but infrequently used. Social media and the internet were used as a diversion and recreational tool. None of our patients went for psychological counselling or group therapy sessions or used anxiolytics or antidepressants, which are an important part of treatment in the West.

Floors of Heaven: A case study of an underwater acoustic soundscape for recreational purposes

This paper presents a case study of an underwater music piece titled “Floors of Heaven” by British artist Leon Vynehall. This installation was delivered in a swimming pool as part of the Mona Foma 2023 festival, representing an example of the use of soundscapes as a means of artistic expression. The study delves into contemporary trends in soundscapes, with a focus on their utilization as a recreational tool, as the writers observe the growing interest in creating immersive and experiential art installations that engage the viewer on a sensory and emotional level. Subsequently, the paper discusses how soundscapes can be delivered in underwater environments, which present unique challenges in terms of acoustics, sound propagation, and environmental risk factors such as hearing damage. The technical considerations involved in creating an underwater sound installation, including the use of hydrophones and underwater speakers, and the importance of selecting appropriate hardware to achieve acceptable noise levels underwater, are thoroughly described. The case study of “Floors of Heaven,” which uses a combination of field recordings and synthesized sounds to explore themes of ecological collapse and the impact of human activity on underwater environments, is then presented.

Modern Directions of Rhythmic Gymnastics as A Means of Increasing the Level of Physical Development and Physical Preparedness of Students

Today in Ukraine, the incidence among women remains high, and in some nosological units, especially in the musculoskeletal system, endocrine and reproductive systems, very high. At the same time, there is a powerful arsenal of rehabilitation and recreational tools and programs aimed at restoring and maintaining a safe level of physical health and the necessary quality of life for women in modern society. units, especially from the musculoskeletal system, endocrine and reproductive systems, very high. At the same time, there is a powerful arsenal of rehabilitation and recreational tools and programs aimed at restoring and maintaining a safe level of physical health and the necessary level of quality of life for women in modern society. to analyze the impact of various sports and health areas of rhythmic gymnastics under the program "Rhythmic gymnastics and aerobics in physical education classes" on the level of physical development and physical fitness of students. Analysis and systematization of scientific and methodological literature, observation, survey, testing of physical fitness; measurement of anthropometric indicators; methods of mathematical statistics. Modern directions of rhythmic gymnastics as a means of increasing the level of physical development and physical fitness of female students. The article presents the results of the study of the effectiveness of the author's program of complex use of modern sports and health-improving directions of rhythmic gymnastics and presents the results of studies of the influence of the program on the level of physical development and physical fitness of female students. Studies have shown that EG students have decreased anthropometric parameters when calibrating the subscapular and abdominal skin folds, decreased body weight, and shoulder circumference at rest. There is a significant increase (33.9%) in the parameters of flexibility when tilting the torso forward which is explained by the fact that in the complexes of exercises of the program was used a significant number of exercises that are associated with mobility not only in large but also, especially in small joints. The application of techniques for the development of dynamic force in various areas of strength aerobics has also increased the force in bending and unbending the arms in the supine position, as well as lifting in the saddle for 1 minute. Indicators of a long jump from a place and shuttle running in both groups do not differ essentially because, in the program of employment, there were no exercises of speed and power orientation. However, the measurement of aerobic cyclic movements (running 100 m) showed that in EG the indicator increased by 7.48%, and in CG - only by 2.49%. Indicators of aerobic capacity (running 2000 m) increased by 12.59%, while in EG, and in CG, this figure has not changed significantly - only 3.7%. Research has confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed rhythmic gymnastics and aerobics program, aimed at improving the level of physical development and physical fitness of students. The program developed by us gives the chance to carry out combined employment in various directions of rhythmic gymnastics in sports clubs and sports sections or groups of the improving and rehabilitation direction and other sports and improving establishments.

Games and play in elementary school in the municipal network of Belo Horizonte

Currently, it is clear that school-age children do not show interest in old games and play, it is observed that they are being stimulated and led to the use of new technologies and electronics. The guiding question of this study is: do teachers use traditional games and play in the classroom and what is their opinion on the subject? It aimed to identify the opinion of teachers in relation to Games and play in the integral development of students from the 1st to the 5th year of elementary school in the city of Belo Horizonte – MG. A descriptive field research was carried out with a qualitative and quantitative approach, applying a semi-structured questionnaire, in a sample of 100 teachers. In the theoretical framework, research related to child development was sought: motor, affective, cognitive and social aspects, in addition to games and play in the school context and the dynamics of classes proposed by teachers, used in the past, highlighting the perceptions of learning by playing and play learning in elementary school, with the mediation of games and play in the classroom. The study shows that there is unanimity among the teachers interviewed in the sense of understanding and using traditional games and play as part of the teaching-learning pedagogical process. Realizing the need for technical updating of professionals for the implementation and application of recreational activities in the pedagogical format. Although they know the importance of games and play for the development of students, it was noticed that interventions, direct in schools, are still restrained. Respondents stated that the greatest benefits are related to group interaction, reasoning ability and concentration, partially confirming the hypothesis of this study. There is a need for a broader understanding of the practice of games and play, covering aspects of development and integrality, generating in teachers more pedagogical intentionality in planning the practice. Therefore, recognizing the benefits, conformity and uniformity within educational institutions, so that games and playare seen, not only as a recreation tool, but as an act of learning, an inexhaustible source of pleasure, joy and satisfaction.

Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation: Can VR Therapy Help Veterans Living With Dementia Who Exhibit Responsive Behaviors?

Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation: Can VR Therapy Help Veterans Living With Dementia Who Exhibit Responsive Behaviors?

Новітні технології навчання фізичній культурі учнівської молоді в умовах глобальних змін і викликів

The article notes that the modernization of physical education in general secondary education has undergone significant changes in the context of global change and challenges. The purpose of the study is to summarize scientific and methodological literature and advanced pedagogical evidence of the best teachers of physical education, to identify modern approaches to teaching physical education using the latest technologies and interactive teaching methods in distance learning aimed at creative personality development, innovation in practice of physical education teachers in the context of global change and current challenges. To meet the physical culture and sports needs and motives of young students it is necessary to comprehensively use the latest technologies and interactive teaching methods, modern recreational tools for various types of physical activity, aimed at health and active youth leisure, strengthening skills, strengthening health attitude to it, the development of personal physical education, conscious leading a healthy lifestyle, especially to ensure the quality of education during the pandemic. We offer active use of webinars, trainings, challenges with the use of case technologies, ICT tools, the latest technologies in distance learning. Distance learning in physical education with a good setup of the educational process is an effective way to maintain students’ health during forced quarantine connected with martial law, both physical and psychological, as it helps to some extent to relieve stress and distract from the burden and constant use of gadgets.

Optimized Control of Single Phase Reboost Luo Converter Fed Grid-Connected PV System

An epic topology of PV system for 1Ф grid tied framework with high gain altered Re Boost Luo converter is developed. In this epic topology, the PV (Photovoltaic) system is connected with single phase network via a Re Boost Luo converter and Voltage Source Inverter. The voltage variance issues of PV framework are overwhelmed by extricating most extreme power from the array. The Whale Optimization is utilized to extract the vast majority of the power from photovoltaic array. Similar to the existing topology, the proposed scheme is designed using reference casings of direct and quadrature hub components. The Re Boost Luo converter acquires the benefits contrasted with traditional DC-DC converter scheme. The Whale Optimization Algorithm based closed loop control logic gives magnificent execution under different testing conditions and the results are compared with Fuzzy based calculation. The PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) generator is utilized for triggering the inverters and converter. The Re boost Luo converter switches are made from silicon carbide to diminish the exchanging misfortunes better than traditional switches. Unfaltering state and momentary reaction of the controller are examined to know the excellence of the proposed novel system. Thus a high voltage gain is attained through the proposed converter and control algorithm. The grid current synchronization is accomplished via ANN (Artificial Naural Natwork) controller so that the THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is reduced to fulfill the IEEE standard. Thus the proposed framework decreases the power quality issue of 1Ф grid system fed by the PV system. The outcomes are verified with Matlab recreation tool and DSPIC30F2010 controller.

Ecotourism spatio-temporal models to identify visitation patterns across the Indian Himalayan Region

Visitation patterns across protected areas of Uttarakhand, India reflect a unique amalgamation of natural, cultural and religious aspects of vulnerable mountain tourism destinations. These aspects act as predictors in determining visitation rates and identifying destination specific tourism models. Using the mixed methods approach based on field surveys, geotagged photographs and InVEST recreation tool, this study (1) maps the spatio-temporal movement of visitors across ten sampled protected areas of Uttarakhand (2) identifies predictor variables contributing to visitation across Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) of Uttarakhand (3) explores the visitors’ decision to recreate at specific locations across BWLS based on four tourism models and (4) determines the prevalent tourism model across BWLS. The visitation pattern assessment suggest Rajaji National Park as the most visited protected area in Uttarakhand, but the highest density of photographed location existed within the Corbett National Park. That, visitation to National Park outnumbers visitation to wildlife sanctuaries in Uttarakhand and preferably over the months of March–April (Spring) and October–November (Winter). Binomial logistic regression analysis on Flickr generated photographs reveals community-based ecotourism as the prevalent tourism model across Binsar. Human settlements and natural water springs of the sanctuary were key predictors affecting visitation in Binsar. The grounded nature of this research presents the ecotourism interacting variables addressing spatial movement of visitors across protected areas of critical importance, to manage tourism destinations sustainably.

OR30-04 Autonomous Drone Delivery of Insulin

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) or drones have become ubiquitous in modern society, predominantly as recreational tools (e.g. racing, photography). However, their use to transport medical products is still nascent, with the best examples seen in emerging economies with underdeveloped infrastructure due to local terrain such as East African jungles or the South Pacific islands. A case in point is the drone operator Zipline, which has pioneered the delivery of blood products in Rwanda since 2016 [1]. Therefore UAV’s have potential in disaster relief operations where there is often significant disruption of health systems [2]. After Ireland experienced Storm Ophelia (Cat 3 Hurricane) in 2017 and then Storm Emma (Winter Blizzard) in 2018, many of our patients with Diabetes had issues with insulin supplies as they remained housebound due to subsequent flooding/snowdrifts. Diabetes Mellitus is one of the world’s most common chronic diseases with approximately 400 million people affected. Insulin is often needed to achieve and maintain glycemic control and therefore is considered a lifesaving medication for patients with diabetes [3]. Consequently, in order to ensure an adequate insulin supply method for patients, after a sentinel weather event, we developed a UAV delivery solution using a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Wingcopter 178 drone which we operated under beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) conditions. After a lengthy planning process, we ensured compliance with all Irish (European) Aviation Aerospace regulations. In addition we complied with regulations surrounding the dispensing of prescribed fridge medications. We had our maiden flight on September 13, 2019 from Galway, Ireland to the Aran Islands (20Km each way) delivering insulin from the pharmacist to the patient’s clinician. This represents the first documented autonomous delivery of insulin for a patient with diabetes.

Evaluación de competencias digitales de estudiantes de la Universidad Católica de Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo (Perú)

The research has been carried out at the Catholic University of Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo in Chiclayo (Peru). Digital literacy and digital competence are key today for all citizens (for their personal development, social integration, access to culture and knowledge, to be able to communicate and receive information, work and recreational tools, ...) being an indispensable tool for University students, both for learning and for the development of research competence. The objective, of the research, is to know to what extent the informational dimension, which is part of the digital competence, is acquired by the students of that University. The methodology used has been a survey type, through the application of a questionnaire.The results of the research is that, despite the importance of access to quality information for university students, the level of the majority of the students in the sample, in terms of mastery of the informational dimension, is in process to achieve it and an eighth of them, has already managed to dominate the informational dimension.

Electronic cigarettes disrupt lung lipid homeostasis and innate immunity independent of nicotine

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or e-cigarettes have emerged as a popular recreational tool among adolescents and adults. Although the use of ENDS is often promoted as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, few comprehensive studies have assessed the long-term effects of vaporized nicotine and its associated solvents, propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG). Here, we show that compared with smoke exposure, mice receiving ENDS vapor for 4 months failed to develop pulmonary inflammation or emphysema. However, ENDS exposure, independent of nicotine, altered lung lipid homeostasis in alveolar macrophages and epithelial cells. Comprehensive lipidomic and structural analyses of the lungs revealed aberrant phospholipids in alveolar macrophages and increased surfactant-associated phospholipids in the airway. In addition to ENDS-induced lipid deposition, chronic ENDS vapor exposure downregulated innate immunity against viral pathogens in resident macrophages. Moreover, independent of nicotine, ENDS-exposed mice infected with influenza demonstrated enhanced lung inflammation and tissue damage. Together, our findings reveal that chronic e-cigarette vapor aberrantly alters the physiology of lung epithelial cells and resident immune cells and promotes poor response to infectious challenge. Notably, alterations in lipid homeostasis and immune impairment are independent of nicotine, thereby warranting more extensive investigations of the vehicle solvents used in e-cigarettes.

Relevancia del juego y actividades recreativas en aulas hospitalarias

The importance of play as a learning tool must be considered in the educational and learning process of the student-patients who are hospitalized in health centers. Hospital Teaching is not widely used in our country, nor do we have Hospital Teaching Programs established by the Government. However, there are Agencies of Non-Governmental Organizations engaged in providing education and recreation for children and adolescents suffering from illness and who are hospitalized. For this reason, Hospital Teaching Programs provide education and use play as a learning and recreational tool to enhance the development of social and soft skills.

Improving non-hunters’ attitudes toward hunting

ABSTRACTPublic support ensures hunting persists as a recreation opportunity and tool for wildlife management. Non-hunters’ attitudes are particularly important, as they comprise large majorities in most countries. While public opinion data consistently show widespread positive attitudes toward hunting, declining hunting participation and increasing urbanization portend an uncertain future. Some surveys show attitudes toward hunting vary based on message aspect, yet few experiments have investigated whether particular messages induce attitude change, especially among non-hunters. Here, we report results from a preliminary randomized controlled trial testing message impact on non-hunters’ attitudes toward hunting. Attitudes were significantly improved when non-hunters received messages emphasizing that hunting provides a local, organic source of meat, and is governed by regulations informed by wildlife biology. Other messages were less effective. To maintain public support for hunting, more research is needed to better understand the mechanisms and audiences for which these and other messages may improve attitudes.

“Robots do not replace a nurse with a beating heart”

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the publicity around the implementation of the Zora robot in elderly-care services in Lahti, Finland. The aim is to discover opinions concerning the use of robots in elderly care as well as the arguments and justifications behind those opinions. Zora is a humanoid robot intended to promote mobility and rehabilitation. The Lahti pilot was the first Zora pilot in Finland in public elderly-care services. It received much publicity, both regionally and nationally. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on an empirical case study on the implementation of the Zora robot in elderly-care services. The data consist of interviews with personnel who operated Zora and comments from the general public about the “Zora” robot. Two data sources were used: 107 comments were collected from online and print media, and the personnel (n=39) who worked with Zora were interviewed. The data were analysed by means of interpretative content analysis. Findings The results show that public opinion is mainly negative, but that the commentators apparently have little information about the robot and its tasks. The personnel had more positive views; they saw it as a recreational tool, not as a replacement for their own roles. Originality/value There is clearly a need for more information, for a better informed discussion on how robots can be used in elderly care and how to involve the general public in this discussion in a constructive way.

Role of empowerment on performance of faculty: Evidence from private sector of Punjab

Employee's performance is considered to be the main reason behind the overall growth of organization. There are many reasons in the organization that leads to both effectual and futile performance of the individuals. In order to get fruitful results, it is important for the manager to empower employees by giving full freedom, authority, and power so they can perform well in every task. The present study also focuses on finding out the impact of empowerment on performance of faculty in private colleges. The study took place in two colleges i.e. Doaba Group of Colleges and CGC Landran situated in the region of Punjab. A sample of 100 respondents was drawn using simple random sampling method from the targeted population. The data was collected from the faculty members with the help of structured questionnaire. To check the reliability and validity of the data Cronbach alpha method was used. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) tool was used in order to process and analyze the data. Various statistical techniques were utilized such as descriptive analysis, regression analysis and t-test to check the results. Hence it is concluded that empowerment acts as a recreational tool in improving the performance of faculty members.

Проблемные аспекты личностно-профессиональной адаптации студентов вуза

We consider the current problems arising in the process of first year students professionalization. Based on contemporary educational standards and the basic provisions of the competency-based approach, we substantiate the necessity of special work with first year students at the stage of their entry into the profession in such areas as: understanding personal characteristics, development of skills to use their own resources and reserves; disclosure of the psychological con-text of choice and further development within the profession; prevention of the negative conse-quences of professionalization; the use of recreational tools to maintain psychological and social health; development of a positive life scenario, taking into account professional characteristics. We identify contradictions in accompanying the process of personal and professional adaptation of students in the considered areas. We substantiate the necessity of developing a special technology focused on resolving the identified contradictions.

Motivations and behavior of off-road drivers on sandy beaches

Off-road vehicles (ORVs) on sandy beaches are highly controversial; they cause ecological harm, but at the same time are popular recreational tools. This juxtaposition constitutes a wicked problem in coastal management. Advancing solutions to this problem will require information on what motivates beach driving and what form it takes. To this end, we tracked off-road vehicles and explored the range of motives and purposes of drivers in the south-eastern part of South Australia. Four user groups were evident based on self-reported beach activities: General Recreation (REC), Fishing (FISH), Water-based Recreation (WATER) and Off-road Driving (ORD). Overall, drivers emphasized motivations related to experiencing quiet and remote coastal landscapes, with less emphasis on experiencing wildlife or the capacity to carry equipment or pets. Levels of ‘escapism and exploration’ were higher for ORD, moderate and similar for REC and FISH, and lowest for WATER. Levels of ‘experience and opportunity’ differed between all user groups, being highest for ORD, FISH, REC then WATER. ORD were more likely to make one-way beach trips. There was no difference in track length (km) amongst user groups (means, 3.45–5.21 km). However, the speed of ORD (including stops) was almost double that of other recreational groups (highest speed recorded, 140 kph), and these drivers are estimated to cause wildlife disturbance on 70% of the area of the beaches on which they drove. Those visiting the beach with the express purpose of driving are therefore predicted to cause the most widespread ecological disturbance. The motivations that primarily relate to psychological well-being (i.e. escape) and adventure (i.e. exploration) compared with much less importance being placed on habitats and wildlife poses significant challenges to conservation of beach ecosystems subjected to vehicle traffic. Further research could identify sections of beaches less attractive to drivers and yet important for wildlife, thereby creating conservation areas that could be protected at lower socio-economic costs whilst providing some refuge for beach-dwelling wildlife.

MOVING GAMES AS ONE OF THE FORMS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The article examines the influence of mobile games on the recreational component of personality development. A mobile game is a deliberate activity aimed at achieving the goal. Mobile games occupy a leading place both in physical education and in the process of physical rehabilitation, recreation, allowing to effectively solve medical and educational tasks at a high emotional level. A mobile game as a recreational tool has a number of qualities, among which the most important place is high emotionality. Emotions in the game are complex. This is a pleasure from the muscular work in the game, from the feeling of vivacity and energy, from the possibility of friendly communication in the team, from achieving the goal set in the game. During a mobile game, complex effects on motor activity and the nervous system are realized. The mobile game refers to such manifestations of gaming activity, in which the role of movements is clearly expressed. For mobile games characterized by creative, active motor actions, motivated by the plot. They are aimed at overcoming various difficulties on the way to achieving the goal. The advantage of mobile games before exercises is that the game is always associated with initiative, fantasy, creativity, proceeds emotionally, stimulates motor activity. The game uses natural movements for the most part in an entertaining, unobtrusive form. Moving games, as a rule, do not require participants of special training. The same mobile games can be played under different conditions, with a greater or lesser number of participants, according to different rules. The most important result of the game is the emotional upsurge. It is thanks to this wonderful feature that mobile games, especially with the elements of the competition, more than other forms of physical education, meet the needs of the body. In the course of mobile games, self-control, self-control, correct response to failure are formed.

PENGEMBANGAN DESAIN SEPEDA KAYUH REKREASI TIGA PENUMPANG

Cycles are not only used as transportation, but also sport and recreational utility. Cycle is a cheap and eco-friendly transportation. But it has several disadvantages in comfort and travel distance. Because of its limitation, people these days use cycle for sport and recreational tool. In eco-friendly environments, people are forced to use pollution-free vehicle. Several campuses, parks, factories and offices use cycle to support eco-friendly campaign. Tandem bike is cycle for leisure and driven by two or more person. Family activity, communication, light sport and transportation can be done by driving a tandem bike. This cycling activity is suitable for people who live in the busy city. This paper is studying process of designing a recreational tandem bike for three people. The study compares existing three or four-driver tandem bike with two new concepts. After selection using scoring based on criteria, selected concept is designed in detail. Evaluations of design use 2 dimension Cremona method and finite element method.

My virtual friend: A qualitative analysis of the attitudes and experiences of Smartphone users: Implications for Smartphone attachment

As mobile phones have evolved into Smartphones, they have become more than simple communication tools; transforming into personal assistants, entertainment devices and information gateways. There is a need to understand how this rapid transformation and complexity of Smartphone uses have impacted on users’ relationship with their phones. This study presents a thematic analysis of three focus group discussions around attitudes and experiences of owning and using Smartphones. Themes that emerged included a bifurcation in attitudes to Smartphones as simultaneously materialistic objects, and ones which users express anthropomorphic and sentimental views about. Participant accounts reflected the evolution of Smartphones from functional communication devices, to informational and recreational tools. Participants discussed using Smartphones to alleviate boredom and that device usage had become habituated for some users. However, context determined Smartphone use with some participants using them to feel secure while away from familiar settings. Participant accounts provide rich insights into different Smartphones uses and infer numerous implications for understanding why some users develop strong psychological attachments to them. Findings also imply that users may not be attached to the device itself, but rather the affordances on offer. The implications of these findings, for example in the assessment of Smartphone addiction, are discussed.