Use In Everyday Life Research Articles

Music Moves Me in More Ways Than One: An Online Survey Investigating the Everyday Use of Music among People with Parkinson's

Background Music has been used in interventions designed for people with Parkinson's (PwP) either to engage mechanisms involved in phenomena such as sensorimotor synchronization or as an integral part of the activity (e.g., dance). However, little research has been conducted concerning what music PwP use in everyday life and how and why this might differ based on situation/context. Methods We used an online survey to investigate what music PwP listen to, for which perceived reasons, and in which situations. In addition to demographic and Parkinson's-specific questions, we included standardized measures of quality of life, music and dance sophistication and bespoke items to explore music use. Results The sample ( N = 217, age range 20–88 years, Mean = 65.2, SD = 8.45) included 109 females (50%); 64% of participants reported a mild impact of Parkinson's on Activities of Daily Living. The top three uses of music were Aesthetic Appreciation (98%), Relaxation (92%), and Motivation (90%). The least popular category was using music for walking (36%). The duration of attentive listening was significantly higher for those who reported using music for managing their feelings than those who did not ( p < .01). Better quality of life was associated with higher participatory dance experience ( p < .001). Conclusion PwP listen to a wide range of music genres, most notably for enjoyment but also as a personalized “charge” and “re-charge” resource. Understanding the everyday use of music among PwP might facilitate the development of playlists and interventions to improve daily life for PwP.

РАЗВИТИЕ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ГРАМОТНОСТИ НА УРОКАХ БУРЯТСКОГО ЯЗЫКА В ОСНОВНОЙ ШКОЛЕ

The paper considers the problems of developing fifth-eighth-graders’ functional literacy at the Buryat lessons. Today we have a very difficult situation with the Buryat language, there is a subordinative bilingualism in the Republic of Buryatia, and, as a result, the Buryat language has taken the second, perhaps even the third place in terms of the language use in everyday life, even at the level of existence. But despite the situation the authors consider that the Buryat language is a powerful means for developing a languistic personality. And on the basis of a languistic personality formation we should develop language functional literacy. The paper studies different scientific methodologists’points of view concerning the development of functional literacy in learning native and foreign languages. Different examples of using modern technologies, methods and techniques are discussed.

Construção de tecnologia educacional sobre comunicação não violenta entre profissionais de saúde: relato de experiência

to report the construction of an educational technology to promote non-violent communication for health professionals. an experience report on the development of an educational technology on non-violent communication for health professionals, prepared by members of a social university extension project. The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle was used as a process or product management procedure. two complete management method cycles were performed. A mini almanac was generated as a final product, which addressed the main elements of non-violent communication, an example of its use in everyday life, hobbies and interspersed activities. educational technology construction (mini almanac) by members of a university extension project was facilitated using the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle, proving to be a resource for disseminating non-violent communication in health work and promoting a culture of peace.

Microplastics from Plastic Waste as a Limitation of Sustainability of the Environment

The massive emergence of plastics has contributed to their widespread use in everyday life. Unfortunately, the lack of appropriate technologies for processing these materials has contributed to environmental pollution by plastic particles. This study investigated the possibility of obtaining nanoparticles from selected plastics such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate. Polyethylene was obtained from plastic bag waste, and polyethylene terephthalate was from crushed plastic bottles of mineral water. The first stage of nanoparticle production was to grind the collected used plastic waste, i.e., plastic bags and plastic bottles, to the smallest possible size using a cutting mill. Next, the waste was ground in a planetary-ball mill and then homogenised in a homogeniser. The particle size distribution of the obtained particles for selected waste plastics was examined using the Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) method. The objective of the work was achieved – as a result of the performed procedures, nanoparticles of waste plastics were obtained. The following average sizes for particular materials were obtained: plastic bottles (PET) 212.81 nm, plastic bags (PE) 208.14 nm, and smaller particles, e.g. 27.74 nm.

Optimization of Gasification Learning in Vocational High Schools using Virtual Laboratories

A lack of energy-conscious behavior causes wasteful energy use in everyday life. Unfortunately, in Indonesia, energy-conscious behavior is not yet a requirement that must be included in the school curriculum. As a result, not many schools open energy-related classes and teach about energy in Indonesia, even though the Ministry of Education facilitated the establishment of Vocational High Schools (VHS) for energy and mining fields. The slow development of VHS in energy and mining is due to the high cost of procuring laboratory facilities and infrastructure for student practicums. In addition, the lack of supporting equipment in the laboratory causes the learning process in VHS to be theoretical, and the essential competency skills are not optimally fulfilled. This research developed practical energy tools to overcome these problems, especially renewable energy competencies from biomass to energy through gasification. The practicum aid developed is in the form of a Gasification Virtual Laboratory (GVL). This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The case study was selected to develop GVL, which follows the phenomenon of VHS students’ learning abilities, especially for students in grade X. GVL development uses a 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The study results show that GVL is feasible and effective in supporting renewable energy learning at VHS. The GVL development results will be discussed in depth in this paper.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Participation Inequality in Eastern Croatia

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation that has brought great changes and new opportunities in all aspects of the everyday life of people worldwide. The overall objective of this research was to gain a better understanding of the digital inequality among ICT and Internet users in Eastern Croatia by identifying categorical inequalities (Van Dijk 2005, 2017) in the form of key obstacles that affect their successful use in everyday life, among them being age, insufficient digital literacy and knowledge of the English language. The research was conducted using a questionnaire (Google Forms) covering different age groups and their user characteristics and experiences in acquiring digital knowledge and skills such as understanding multimodal icons that combine verbal and visual material, use of translation tools, use of the English language on the Internet and use of online content. Building upon previous research on the digital divide, this research contributes to broadening perspectives on the importance of caring for older users of digital technologies and understanding the barriers that lead to participation inequality in an increasingly digitized society. The results of the survey show that obstacles related to the lack of knowledge of ICT, difficulty finding their way around search engines, and insufficient knowledge of the English language are the obstacles of respondents over the age of 36.

AKADEMI KOMUNITAS NEGERI PUTRA SANG FAJAR BLITAR STUDENTS’ INSIGHT OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC


 
 
 
 Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the insight of Akademi Komunitas Negeri Putra Sang Fajar Blitar students regarding the use of online platforms as a substitute for face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research departs from the impact caused by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, where all learning activities are carried out online.
 Materials and Methods. The method used in this research is qualitative. The data source is the result of a questionnaire via google form and conducted interviews with 5 selected students from each study program, of which a total of 20 students were analyzed in detail. The sampling technique used in this study was random sampling by distributing questionnaires via google forms and conducting interviews to explore students' perceptions of the use of social media in learning English.
 Results. The results of the research show that the use of online platforms in learning is very different from what students use in everyday life. It obtained that the zoom application is most often used as an alternative to online learning. Meanwhile, the WhatsApp application is often used by students in daily communication.
 Conclusion. The use of online platforms as learning alternatives provides several conveniences in the teaching and learning process in the pandemic era, such as time flexibility, interaction, and fun. However, it cannot be denied that the use of online platforms in learning also has obstacles, such as very monotonous learning, internet quota, difficulties in expressing creativity, poor responses, and uncertain schedules. 
 
 
 

Flint and bronze spear and arrowheads from the Bronze and Iron Age settlement at Ruszowice in SW Poland

We analysed a small collection of three arrowheads and one piece of spearhead. They were made of flint and metal andcome from the Bronze and Early Iron Age settlement at Ruszowice in today SW Poland. Although only one comesfrom a settlement pit, we argue they were used by the community occupying the site at the beginning of the Urnfieldperiod which starts around 1300 BC. All four objects bear clear traces of use including hafting and sharpening provingthey use in every-day life.

VPN: ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ, БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬ, РИСКИ

In this article, we will look at some ways to connect to the Internet, one of which is a VPN. You will learn the history of its creation, how it functions and how safe its use is. Also, the article discusses some laws concerning the use of this service and what consequences its use in everyday life may have.

Patterns of multi-device use with the smartphone. A video-ethnographic study of young adults’ multi-device use with smartphones in naturally occurring contexts

Using multiple devices at the same time is becoming increasingly common in the daily lives of users, be it for work or for leisure. This paper presents in situ qualitative and quantitative evidence of multi-device use from a dataset of over 200h of first-person and interview recordings (n = 41). We discuss three different ‘patterns’ of multi device use (work, leisure, mixed use) and illustrate the user experience in detail with three participant journeys. We find that the smartphone was always ‘in the mix’; we did not observe multi-device use without the smartphone, or isolated use of other devices. Overall, we suggest that looking at transitions between activities users engage in rather than devices they use is more effective to understand multi-device use. Based on this analysis, we highlight issues around the patterns and experiences of multi-device use in everyday life and provide recommendations for design and further research.

PENYULUHAN DAN SOSIALISASI POLA HIDUP HEMAT ENERGI LISTRIK

The development of increasingly modern technology, the role of electricity in life is very important for both society and the industrial world 4.0. Seeing the condition of the people who still do not have awareness in how to save electricity use, it is necessary to have counseling and socialization that can add insight to the community so that they can know more about the use of electric energy on a daily basis. Therefore it is carried out with the Counseling method and socialization of energy-saving lifestyles that can equip people in the use of electricity in everyday life so that from this activity the community understands more about electricity and provides awareness to change patterns of electricity consumption by saving energy and using electronics low power. With this counseling method, it is found that the community understands more and impacts awareness about the use of electrical energy more wisely and gains new insights regarding patterns of electrical energy use in everyday life by saving energy so as to provide benefits for the community itself.
 Keywords: Counseling, Energy Save, Electrical

Investigation of the Effect of Spatial Filtering for Detecting Auditory Steady-State Responses Recorded from Ear-EEG.

Auditory steady-state responses (ASSRs) enable hearing threshold estimation based on electrophysiological measurements and are widely used in clinical practice. Traditionally, ASSRs are recorded from a few electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes placed on the scalp. Ear-EEG is a method in which the EEG is recorded from electrodes placed within or around the ear and is thus more suitable for use in everyday life. Ear-EEG is typically recorded from multiple electrodes in order to enhance redundancy and robustness, but a pair of electrodes (so-called "best pair") is usually chosen for the further analysis. Spatial filtering uses an optimized weighted combination of the electrodes, and is thus in general a better method for analysis of multichannel EEG. In this study we propose a new spatial filtering method based on solving a constrained optimization problem. Empirical evaluation based on ear-EEG recorded from nine subjects shows that the proposed spatial filtering method provides a significant increase in ASSR SNR as compared to the conventional "best pair" method. Clinical Relevance - ASSR can be estimated from ear-EEG recordings. Integrating ear-EEG into hearing aids would allow hearing aids to characterize hearing loss and thereby adjust the audio processing accordingly.

Advocating evidence-informed policy in Thailand: The case of the development of bicycle commuting policy framework

In Thailand bicycle use in everyday life has been advocated and became a policy framework starting in 2012. The process behind this success was the use of evidence and other influencing strategies employed by Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute (TWCI) and ThaiHealth. This article aims to investigate how the policy framework for bicycle commuting has been developed in Thailand by looking at the way evidence has been utilized to influence and advocate the development of the policy. The article employed qualitative in-depth interviews with 13 key informants from TWCI, ThaiHealth, and relevant experts. The main findings are that the policy framework has been developed through a participatory policy development platform, the National Health Assembly (NHA), which allows and encourages the utilization of different types of evidence in formulating the policy framework and reconceptualizes cycling as a physical activity and non-motorized transportation, not just exercise. Evidence use is also supplemented by other influencing strategies in advocating the policy. This article recommends the decentralization of evidence generation and the increase in the production of non-scientific, cultural evidence so that bicycle commuting will be sustained in the country.

Features of the use of food simulators used when testing packaging for the study of food aluminum foil

Introduction. Aluminum foil is one of the most widely used food packaging, since it has a set of high consumer characteristics. At the same time, the food foil can serve as a source of aluminum entering the human body, but there is no specific method of testing foil. In this regard, the study of the spectrum and features of the application of food simulators is relevant to improve various stages of food aluminum foil testing. The purpose of the study is to investigate the features of the use of food simulators and testing stages used as a whole for any food packaging in the study of aluminum foil. Materials and methods. With the application of the elements of the PRISMA systematic reporting reports on systematic reviews, the analysis of scientific and technical literature on the features of the use of food simulators when testing the food aluminum foil were performed. Measurement of aluminum content in food simulators after contact with aluminum foil was carried out by spectrometry methods. Results. When testing the food aluminum foil, it is impractical to the use of the entire list of food simulators recommended by TR TS 005/2011. It was established to be advisable to improve the current instructive methodological base, in particular the pre-analytic stage of sample preparation. A method of sample preparation and spectral measurement methods was carried out by a comparative experimental measurement of real samples of food simulators after contact with the foil. Limitations. The limitation of the study was the use in the experiment exclusively of samples of aluminum foil with a thickness of 0.009 mm from aluminum alloy 8011 and aluminum foil with a thickness of 0.02 mm from aluminum alloy 1200. account the features of the use of aluminum foil into everyday life, therefore, the methodological approaches to the stages of its testing need to be improved. The developed method of sample preparation allows applying unified requirements in the process of testing food aluminum foil to safely use it in everyday life. Conclusion. The list of model environments for the study of any food packaging does not take into account the specifics of the use of aluminum foil in everyday life, therefore, methodological approaches to the stages of its testing need to be improved. The developed method for sample preparation allows applying unified requirements in the process of testing food-grade aluminum foil for the purpose of its safe use in everyday life.

IMPLEMENTATION THEMATIC STUDENT STUDY SERVICE FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION UNIVERSITAS PASUNDAN DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

The Covid-19 pandemic is still something that worries everyone. The Covid-19 outbreak has made everyone cannot carry out activities both in the fields of education, society, and Village government. In Indonesia itself, there have been large restrictions on activities namely PSBB and PPKM. This research activity was carried out during PPKM conditions. The students try continue to serve in the fields of education, community, and village government. College student What is done in terms of education is to provide online learning assistance and activities other. While in the social community service is carried out by counseling or work devotion. And the last service in the field of village government is helping the village in run village programs. By providing learning assistance, students can produce good study quality. While in community service, realizing how to live live healthy during the current pandemic. The village government is helped by the service that is done by assisting in carrying out village programs. The thematic student study service work program that has been planned can run well even though there are some activities that have been changed due to several obstacles in the field. Forming students to be more mature in responding to existing problems and being able to understand how to live in society, besides that they can form independent personalities and are responsible for the tasks that must be carried out. Students gain new knowledge that is not found in the material in class that is useful later for use in everyday life. The local government and the community were enthusiastic and very helpful in the implementation of the Thematic Community Service Program. This thematic student study service activity is a student service effort to the community.

The call-bell in residential care homes: Experiences of residents and staff

Background/objectivesCall-bells are often taken-for-granted systems to heighten safety. In joint discussions among residential care home (RCH) residents, their family members, and staff, issues related to call-bell use in everyday life and work were repeatedly raised. In this article, we explore these experience-based perspectives, addressing several key questions important for call-bell use and communication. Research design/methodsWe inductively analyzed a series of individual interviews and group discussions with 44 individuals at two units of the same Swedish RCH, conducted as part of a participatory action research project to strengthen supportive end-of-life environments. ResultsWhile the call-bell was a central part of RCH communication, we found: fragmented understanding about how the call bell functioned among all participants; many residents lacked the physical and cognitive competencies demanded for call-bell use; tensions between use of the call-bell for social/existential communication versus purely discrete tasks; and that a call-bell system assuming room-bound residents exacerbated issues related to varied response times, lack of feedback mechanisms, and pressured work situations. Discussion and implicationsInvestigation of the call-bell system provides an empirical example of how complex relationships among stakeholders are played out in concrete situations. Tensions between different logics of care, and between clock and embodied time become evident.

The Development of Commercial Literacy

This article examines the role of Swedish mail-order catalogues in the everyday life of the early twentieth century, and in the development of consumer culture. The study deals with the materiality, content and distribution of the mail-order catalogues as well as their use in everyday life. The case of Åhlén & Holm, a major Swedish mail-order company, and its audience is relevant beyond the national context, since it demonstrates how extensive distribution of and interaction with commercial media can induce a crucial societal change such as the development of consumer culture. Arguing for a ‘media history from below’, the source material consists of responses to a qualitative questionnaire, besides catalogues and other material from the company archive. The result shows that the mediated encounter with Åhlén & Holm provided its audience with a commercial literacy that entailed both an emancipation from the economic, geographical and social constraints of everyday life and a confinement in a commercial world.

The use of cardiometry in development of self-control skills by means of game sand modeling

The article presents experimental evidence of the validity of our hypothesis that progress in the formation and development of self-control can be fixed by assessing heart rate variability using the calculation of the Baevsky stress index (SI). Confirmation has also been obtained that this sort of cardiometric indicators can be applied as an essential element of effective bio-feedback in the course of improving a person’s ability to control his/her own psycho-emotional state using game sand modeling techniques. It is shown that the use of cardiometry in the development of self-control skills by means of game sand modeling contributes to the systematic phased internalization of the orientation scheme by the person, which he/she needs to control his/her own psycho-emotional state. The data obtained also demonstrate that the cardiometric measurements used in the course of such training help increase the rationality and awareness of the self-regulation skills to be formed and developed, and aid in strengthening the mindset for their constructive use in everyday life.

Surfacing Algorithms: An Inventive Method for Accountability

For many scholars and policy makers, the democratic demand for algorithmic transparency is a call for openness. Yet critical algorithm studies have shown that classical accountability devices, such as freedom of information, audits, or code openness have failed to make algorithms meaningfully knowable to ordinary citizens. Rather than waiting for curated and limited transparency to open so-called “hidden black boxes,” I propose and illustrate in this article a method of “surfacing algorithms.” This experimental method makes algorithms accountable through the (re)design of their surfaces: the forms of appearance, documentation, and tangible devices accompanying their use in everyday life. Democratic accountability is thus reconceptualized as a design problem. I demonstrate my method by showing how the reverse-engineering of the French housing tax algorithm performed by citizens during collective workshops through the scrutiny of their tax letters served to interrogate a fiscal algorithm from its surface.

Actual prosthetic usage in relation to functional outcomes and wearing time in individuals with below-elbow amputation.

Wearing time of a prosthesis is regarded as an indicator for success of prosthetic rehabilitation. However, prostheses are frequently worn for esthetic purposes only. Although different supervised measurements to assess prosthetic dexterity are used, it is not clear how performance in such tests translates into actual use in everyday life. To evaluate the actual daily use of the prosthetic device in patients with below-elbow amputations by recording the number of grasping motions. Observational study. Upper extremity function was evaluated using different objective and timed assessments in five unilateral patients with below-elbow amputations. In addition, patients reported daily wearing time, and the number of performed prosthetic movements over a period of at least three months was recorded. The patients achieved a mean Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure score of 66.60 ± 18.64 points. The average blocks moved in the Box and Block Test were 20.80 ± 7.46, and the mean score in the Action Research Arm Test was 37.20 ± 5.45. The mean time for the Clothespin-Relocation Test was 26.90 ± 11.61 seconds. The patients reported a wearing time of an average of 12.80 ± 3.11 hours per day. The mean number of prosthetic motions performed each day was 257.23 ± 192.95 with a range from 23.07 to 489.13. Neither high functionality nor long wearing times necessitated frequent use of a prosthesis in daily life. However, frequent daily motions did translate into good functional scores, indicating that regular device use in different real-life settings relates to functionality.