Adult World Research Articles

Klocki LEGO - zabawka dla dzieci i afoli. Konteksty edukacyjne oraz pedagogiczne

LEGO bricks are undoubtedly one of the most famous and strong construction toy brands. The name comes from the Danish phrase “leg godt” which means “play well”. The company motto is: “Only the best is good enough”. The bricks have limitless capacities. They are used not only for playing but more and more often in the educational context, from kindergarten to universities. LEGO is creativity and play as well as stimulation of mental development. The bricks excite the imagination of both children and adults. In the therapy, they improve focus, concentration, logical thinking and improve small motor skills. Nowadays, they are encroaching the adult world boldly, because they have become strong icon of pop culture and the socially engaged “toy”. LEGO sets produced especially for AFOLs (the acronym of “an adult fan of LEGO”) strengthen hobby development. They are collector’s items as well as a sentimental journey to the childhood and, especially, a supporting gesture for marginalizing environments.

Exploring lesbian adolescence: an analysis of Abha Dawesar’s Babyji

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the advancement of cultural transformation over time demands certain alterations in human perceptions. It also aims to examine the 21st century’s many radical changes in India, the constant legal battles to decriminalize homosexuality, and challenges to the rigid dichotomy between heterosexuality and homosexuality. Besides, it influences popular culture among the masses, which has turned out to create a more visible space for the lesbian community. In India, lesbian literature begins synchronously under the shades of women’s writing and feminism that wires new hopes for their identity. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines a primary text as Indian writer Abha Dawesar’s Babyji (2005). There comes the iconic work of Abha Dawesar’s Babyji (2005), which creates a turning point by introducing the life, inner conflict and turbulence of a teenage girl. In addition, a textual analysis of this novel brings forth an analysis of attributes such as sexuality, gender and the interplay of caste and class that meld lesbian childhood and adolescence. This paper also examines how a lesbian girl adapts to and negotiates her maturation amidst vivid social scenarios and cultural conditioning. Findings A few studies (Hidalgo, et al., 2013; Bem, 1989; Pyne, 2016) show many children have reached or crossed their teenage life without accurate or affirmative knowledge of sexuality and gender. Parents, teachers and even other intellectuals of the adult world fail to transfer their knowledge effectively to children. Definitely, the relevance of sex education is paramount, but more important is what implementation tactics should be used for the same cause. The point is that sex education should not be condensed into a certain gender or perpetuate parochial discrimination. It needs to adapt an age-appropriate curriculum for the cognitive and emotional development of the individuals. Considering these factors, understanding comprehensive sex education is what is most likely to find sustainable remedies for this matter. Gerald writes about a socialization process and gays and lesbians hiding their identity from family and society; a fear of rejection; there is a social gap in peer and family spheres. These fears prevent lesbian or gay young persons from fully developing their identities (1999). Rao and Mason tested a model derived from minority stress theory in which the perceived impact of Section 377 increases depressive symptoms of sexual minorities by increasing concealment stress, leading to a diminished sense of belonging. Because of their minority status, they are more vulnerable to and have a higher prevalence of mental illness than heterosexual individuals (2018). Originality/value Babyji has created a discourse to perpetuate normativity and gives importance to the mental health of the excluded lesbian group. It opens a door to studying teenage groups’ issues and their challenges to understanding social and mental issues regarding their identity. A study on this untouched area is required to highlight their issues and mental health problems. This research is an initiative step to create and provide a platform to raise awareness in society.

Translation of Tools and Techniques from the Adult Electrophysiology World to Pediatric Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices.

This article reviews various opportunities to translate established and novel tools and techniques used in adult electrophysiology to pediatrics and the adult congenital heart disease population. There is a specific focus on preoperative management of special population, implantation techniques, and postoperative programming of devices.

Sociology of childhood evolution: in the world and in Ukraine

The sociology of childhood, as a separate branch of sociology, emerged about forty years ago. Until then, children and childhood were considered only within the framework of the sociology of family or the sociology of age. In the article, I consider the following questions: what exactly led to the emergence of a new field? How and under the influence of what changed the traditional attitude of social science to children and childhood during the twentieth century. What is the New sociology of childhood and Childhood Studies and how do the views of their proponents differ from traditional ones? What principles unite researchers of the new sociology of childhood and how is the sociology of childhood developing in Ukraine?The childhood phenomenon, despite all the achievements and development of social sciences, is still difficult to define. During the twentieth century, the perception of childhood and the attitude of researchers toward children changed. Sociologists of childhood no longer perceive children as passive, innocent, firmly embedded in the family, and “non-yet-adults” whose main goal is to properly socialize. Now, according to sociologists, children are perceived as active and unique social actors that need to be studied intersectionally, in the context of gender, class, ethnicity, and outside the family. The perception of the child has changed – from a usual future adult in the 1960s to a real member of society that can influence the world of adults in the 1980s. All this happened due to the influence of interactionists schools in sociology, researchers of subcultures and age groups, as well as social movements for women’s rights and civil rights. The new sociology of childhood and childhood studies has set new goals – to explore children’s practices as the activities of socially active agents, using methods that take into account age characteristics, but do not reduce children’s ability to reflect and formulate their own point of view. During the last 40 years, the followers of the new paradigm actively created a new scientific community and tried to change the attitude towards children and childhood not only within the social sciences but also outside of it. They partially succeeded, but many of the announced goals remained unfulfilled. Ukraine and Ukrainian researchers of childhood are taking the first confident steps in this field. We need more translations of world classics into Ukrainian language, as well as the results of original Ukrainian researchers into English. As well as we need more students enrolled in relevant programs and funding for the National Center for Childhood Studies.

Effect of yoga on stress, hyperactivity and inattention of government school students in Andhra Pradesh

Introduction: School days are memorable one, where young people will be prepared to face the adult world with education of morals and attitudes. So many students put their wellness to achieve good marks, ranks and degree, hence stressed. Yoga is an exercise that can be performed by balancing the elements of the body. In this study we examined the impact of yoga and meditation on stress, hyperactivity and inattention of engineering college students.
 Method: A total of 100 students are randomly selected whosr age limit is between 13-15 years. These subjects were divided into two groups, yoga group and control group. The data is collected with the questionnaires and analysed.
 Results: There were no significant differences in pre test of perceived stress, hyperactivity and inattention between the two groups. The interaction of group and time was not significant in predicting the slope of change in perceived distress. Pairwise t-tests did not show a significant reduction in perceived distress for either group. There was no significant interaction in hyperactivity and significant interaction in inattention of group and time. Pairwise t-tests demonstrated a significant reduction in hyperactivity and inattention for the yoga group but not the control group.
 Conclusion: Yoga may improve attention and hyperactivity for the students of government school.

Family and School Connectedness and Teenage Pregnancy in Amansie Central District, Ghana

The general assumption is that young people require direction and support from the adult world to achieve milestones in life. When family and school are unable to meet these needs, adolescents seek out other means of meeting the needs which are often negative sources. The study that produced this paper was designed to find out if social connectedness in the family, the school and the peer group would be predictive of teen motherhood. The study involved a sample of 513 respondents who were made up of 170 teen mothers and 343 non-mothers. The questionnaire, which also served as an interview guide, was used to gather the data. The result indicated that of all the two forms of social connectedness only family connectedness, could predict early motherhood. That is, school-age teen mothers who were attached to family members tended to be less predisposed to early sex, thereby not becoming pregnant during their teens. It is therefore concluded that the stronger the family connectedness a teenage girl enjoys, the less likely it is that she will engage in early sex and become an early (teen) mother. Therefore, when family connectedness is promoted, teenage pregnancy would be controlled and teenage girls would stay in school. It is recommended to parents to establish close bonds of relationship with their teen girls, and then use that bond to constantly draw the teen’s attention to the negative consequences of early sex.

The Problem of Choosing Life Paths by Youth in Russian Regions (Based on Field Research at VSTU)

The life path of a modern young person is significantly influenced by the level of development of information technologies, that are transforming all spheres of human activity. This imparts special significance to the context of understanding the challenges faced by youth when choosing their trajectories for entering the adult world and their future professional endeavours. Globalisation issues leave an imprint on systemic transformations within Russian society, significantly complicating the decision-making process for young people regarding their own futures and the future of the country. This notably "adjusts" traditions, shifts value priorities, including those related to pursuing higher education. This research analyses the motives behind the choice of life path by university applicants within the higher education system, based on their perceptions of their future and the realities of contemporary socio-cultural and economic situations in Russia. Through the examination of new data, the study investigates the strategies for implementing life patterns chosen by university applicants, their alignment with individual life plans, and the actual mechanisms of their realisation and legitimisation.
 The relationship has been examined between the choice of one's future professional path and the university that, according to applicants, can provide a solid foundation for their future careers. Today, the selection of an educational institution is not only an important but also a complex issue for applicants and their families. Therefore, one of the research objectives was to identify significant characteristics of universities themselves and socio-economic factors influencing the choice of future study location by applicants, as well as the basic patterns in selecting future professions.
 The research results confirmed that the majority of university audiences are currently filled with representatives of Generation Z, whose level of trust in electronic sources of information is higher than that in traditional sources, including age-old advice from parents and close relatives. Overall, the hypothesis of the enduring value of higher education for the majority of former applicants who have already become students was confirmed. This research also demonstrated a clear manifestation of consumer behaviour and paternalism in their professional lives, an orientation toward high living standards, and social status.

Global burden of hip fracture: The Global Burden of Disease Study.

Hip fracture is a tremendous universal public health challenge, but no updated comprehensive and comparable assessment of hip fracture incidence and burden exists for most of the world in older adults. Using data from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2019, we estimated the number and rates of the incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLD) of hip fracture across 204 countries and territories in patients aged 55 years and older from 1990 to 2019. In 2019, the incidence, prevalence, and YLDs rates of hip fracture in patients aged 55 years and older were 681.35 (95% UI 508.36-892.27) per 100000 population, 1191.39 (95% UI 1083.80-1301.52) per 100000 population, and 130.78 (95% UI 92.26-175.30) per 100000 population. During the three decades, the incidence among people aged below 60 years showed a downward trend, whereas it showed a rapid upward trend among older adults. All the numbers and rates of hip fractures among females were higher than those among males and increased with age, with the highest number and rate in the highest age group. Notably, the male to female ratio of the incidence for people aged over 55 years increased from 0.577 in 1990 to 0.612 in 2019. Falls were the leading cause among both sexes and in all age groups. The incidence and the number of hip fractures among patients aged 55 years and older increased over the past three decades, indicating that the global burden of hip fracture is still large. Hip fractures among males are perhaps underestimated, and older adults should be given more attention.

Barbie in the mirror of culture: social burden and transformation of the modern doll

The functionality of a children's toy is changing along with the changing world for which it was created. Her orientation to the requirements and interests of a child is relative. First of all, a doll is an object of the adult world. One of the most popular dolls of our time is no exception in this case. The prototype of Barbie was a toy that conveyed the forms of an adult girl, attracting the attention of men. The first Barbies made according to its format won the hearts of children, and, as practice shows, for a long time. The article discusses the algorithm of retaining this attention, the “secrets of success” of Barbie on the example of the development of her specific model — Barbie Fashionistas. The sequence of subjectification of the doll's image, the goals pursued by this process, and its consequences are considered in the work. The result of Barbie's evolution is not only the development of the child's consumer taste, but also the emergence of a separate subculture in the adult world (the doll could not leave this world), which indicates the initial close connection between the doll and the human world. These relationships are devoid of a sacred gloss, which is mandatory for a doll, according to ethnographic and anthropological observations. The axiology of this image is ambivalent — it both brings relief to suffering and forces us to abandon the natural nature of the body (which is hardly possible without pain and final dissatisfaction). The instrumental character of the doll's imagery is considered, which turns out to be important for both the world of children and the world of adults.

Changes of micro elements, activity of metalloenzymes-antioxidants and metal-dependent enzymes in the blood serum of patients with periodontitis influenced by complex non-surgical treatment

Data provided by WHO show that the prevalence of aggressive periodontitis is observed in almost 19% of the adult world population and is associated with the destruction of the attachment apparatus and premature tooth loss. Development of a periodontal pocket and foci of infection also negatively affect the body on the whole. Despite the great number of the researches in this field and the dramatic improvement in the treatment and prophylaxis, the problem of high prevalence of periodontal diseases remains actual. The article demonstrates the biochemical changes of Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese and metal-dependent oxidant-antioxidant enzymes in the blood serum of patients diagnosed with periodontitis gained after complex periodontal therapy with Spirulina platensis of blue-green microalgae. It was established that the micro- and macro-elements in the introduced agent significantly contribute to the correction of the Iron, Copper, Zinc and Manganese content, they also influence the activity of metaloproteins therefore, normalize the antioxidant defense of the body in general.

YOUTH SLANG IN MODERN STUDENTS’ SPEECH

In the article the peculiarities of speech of modern Ukrainian students as well as problems of using elements of such non-standard language phenomena as youth slang are revealed. It is stressed that youngsters find it difficult to form the system of values in the situation of constant uncertainty. The important task of higher education is to create the national-linguistic personality, able not only to master language competencies, but also to resist the leveling of national interests and to preserve the identity of the Ukrainian nation. The essence of such non‑standard lingual phenomenon as youth slang is revealed. The authors observe slang as means of self-affirmation of the young person in the adult world, and also a specific way to avoid control of older people by rejecting language norms and engaging in sublanguage, accompanied by association with peer groups with common interests and lifestyle. Among the reasons for the use of slang are such as insufficient vocabulary of young people, protesting against the norms and rules of the surrounding reality, secrecy of speech for misunderstanding by adults, diversification, expressiveness and originality of young people’s speech as well as reduction of the cultural level of youngsters due to the simultaneous crisis of spiritual, social and material life of the majority of the Ukrainians. Considerable attention is paid to the causes of deviations in students’ speech. The decline in the level of spiritual culture and social uncertainty affects the speech etiquette of students, which is rich in slang and borrowings from the other languages. It is argued that there is a clear correlation and dependence between the level of education, general culture and human speech, and therefore low language culture is a sign of limited and poor inner world of the younger generation. There are such factors having a great impact on the culture level in general and speech level in particular as person’s environment during the childhood, social environment, information space and education. Youngsters often use the information products of bad quality and become similar to the national anti-heroes. Youth slang and surzhyk as signs of low speech culture are typical for the modern students’ speech. Specificity of the national and lingual personality of the students’ education lies in the consolidation of the teachers’ attempts. Key words: slang, borrowings, surzhyk, youngsters, national-linguistic personality, speech deviations, culture of speech.

Wzywam o magna charta libertatis – aktualność Korczakowskiego wezwania

The article presents the topicality of Janusz Korczak’s pedagogy and his call for respecting children’s rights. Attention was paid to human dignity as the foundation of children’s rights, children’s citizenship and children’s subjectivity. The aim of the research undertaken is to diagnose the unique institution and pedagogical label that is the Order of the Smile, to show its social legitimacy over fifty years, as well as to show the exemplification of Korczak’s idea of a reversed child-adult relationship, where it is no longer just the child who draws on the wisdom of the adult, but it is the adult who learns from the child. Additionally, the analysis aims to give credence to a new model of education based on child citizenship, children’s rights and the expression of the child’s voice in the public space, where it is the children who promote the adults by introducing them to the arena of the Knights of the Order of the Smile. The research on the Order of the Smile presented in this paper draws on both traditional monographs of the institution and contemporary case studies. The institution of the Order of the Smile was indicated as a socio-cultural phenomenon of the world of children and adults, and at the same time a guarantor of the implementation of Korczak’s call for children’s rights, for magna charta libertatis, which reflects Korczak’s model of child-adult relations.

Child soldiers in Nepal: re-conceptualizing reintegration and identity

Abstract This article contributes to a critical discussion of practices of child soldier reintegration and scholarship on the topic. Child soldiers' lived experience of reintegration is characterized by an interconnection between their child and adult worlds resulting from their conflict experience, social transition to adulthood and identity. The article provides a primary source of data based on 30 semi-structured interviews with former child soldiers, both boys and girls, from the former Communist Party of Nepal—Maoist. This article makes both practical and theoretical contributions. Firstly, reintegration practices assume that children and adults should be separated based on altogether different needs. However, a child soldiers' reintegration experience is framed by an important social interconnection between their child and adult worlds. Secondly, by theoretically engaging children as both a subject and an agent, this article contributes to a nuanced theorization of identity and agency that defies simplistic categories of victimhood and childhood. Finally, the article advances a new framework called ‘post-conflict identity’ that consists of three interconnected subject positions—victim, participant and political agent—to account for the complex ways that former child soldiers negotiate and respond to different life events and transitions across their conflict and post-conflict lives.

Intestinal failure among adults and children: Similarities and differences.

Intestinal failure (IF) is a complex medical condition that is caused by a constellation of disorders, resulting in the gut's inability to adequately absorb fluids and nutrients to sustain hydration, growth, and survival, thereby requiring the use of parenteral fluid and/or nutrition. Significant advancements in intestinal rehabilitation have resulted in improved survival rates for individuals with IF. There are distinct differences, however, related to etiology, adaptive potential and complications, and medical and surgical management when comparing children with adults. The purpose of this review is to contrast the similarities and differences between these two distinct groups and provide insight for future directions, as a growing population of pediatric patients will cross into the adult world for IF management.

“My Little Influencer”

“My Little Influencer”

A cultural analysis of the book "A Warm Winter"

Children's books are an important tool that enables the child to communicate with the world he lives in through written and visual ways. Since learning starts at an early age, it is essential for the child to read books suitable for his/her age and purpose in order to take part in the adult world as a qualified individual who has acquired the habit of reading and to reach cognitive adulthood. As in all types of literature, cultural differences can be seen in the translations of children's literature. These differences can be encountered visually or textually. The aim of the study is the linguistic/visual reflections of the social and cultural elements given in the work to be examined and which translation strategies are used to transfer them to the target language. Within the scope of the study, first of all, the external and internal features of children's books will be mentioned, and then the Turkish edition of Feridun Oral's "Nobody Will Be Cold This Winter" by Yapı Kredi Publishing in February 2020 and the English translation of Melis Seyhun Çalışlar will be published by Yapı Kredi Publishing in October. The 2019 edition will be examined within the scope of Vermeer's Skopos theory.

Management of radiculopathy (Cervical & Lumbar Spondylitis): Homeopathy & yoga

Cervical spondylitis is an age-linked disorder which is linked with deteriorating transformations inside the intervertebral disc. It is mostly linked with the neck pain. The Cervical spondylitis is currently one of the leading factors which is causing disability and also increasing the healthcare costs. It is generally caused after the age of 50 years. The Lumbar Spondylitis is associated with the Low back pain which affects around 3/4th of the adults world during the life span at some point in their lives, but this type of low back pain in most of the adults are mild and around 90% of the people get relief within six week time. In this paper we have discussed how homeopathy and yoga can give relief to Radiculopathy (Cervical & Lumbar Spondylitis).

THE IMPACT OF PARENTS AND PEERS ON THE SAVING BEHAVIOR OF NEPALESE YOUTH

The goal of this study is to look at the relationship between peers’ influence and parents’ influence on the saving behavior of Nepalese youth and the impact of peers’ influence and parents’ influence on the saving behavior of Nepalese youth. The research has used primary sources of data. A well-structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from 250 respondents. The convenience sampling technique was used to select a sample for the study. Moreover, Cronbach’s Alpha was assessed to test reliability. The correlational and casual research designs were used. The findings revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between peers’ influence and parents’ influence on the saving behavior of Nepalese youth and peers’ influence and parents’ influence have a significant impact on the saving behavior of Nepalese youth. This study is useful for those saving behavior seekers as parents’ influence is a major factor in many facets of life in Nepalese communities. Children are taught to respect their parents and they have the power and obligation. Since parents have such a big impact on young people, they should seize the chance to let their kids watch them practice good saving habits as a way of preparing them for life in the adult world.

Does growth in the outdoors stay in the outdoors? The impact of an extended residential and outdoor learning experience on student motivation, engagement and 21st century capabilities.

Student motivation and engagement underpin educational success, and recent research has found they are lowest in middle high school, especially for boys. At the same time, education systems are recognizing that academic performance is necessary but not sufficient to prepare young people for the adult world, and so-called "21st Century skills" (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) have been suggested as critical capabilities across all employment sectors in the future. The Glengarry program is a 6-month residential and outdoor learning experience for Year 9 (14-15 years old) boys at an Australian independent school, The Scots College (TSC) Glengarry. Intentionally located during the lowest point of engagement in their adolescent student journey, the Residential and Outdoor Education experience was hypothesized to boost their motivation and engagement and develop 21st Century skills. The Glengarry program involves students living in a boarding-style community for 20 weeks away from their families, participating in classes across all regular school subjects at a bush campus, and undertaking increasingly challenging outdoor education trips each week. The study aimed to measure how these factors transferred into students' traditional school environment after their Glengarry experience. Year 9 was split into two cohorts who both participated in the study: one of which completed the Glengarry program in the first half of 2019, and the other during the second half of the year. Self-reported quantitative and qualitative data supported the hypothesis that the Glengarry program did indeed, boost student motivation and 21st Century skills. While gains in 21st Century skills endured over the next 8-10 months, motivation and some engagement factors decreased upon return to the traditional school environment. Students described key factors in the Glengarry program which facilitated their development, including: an intense residential environment necessitating social growth, a closer connection with teachers in both school and community life, and an appreciation of learning in the natural environment. Recommendations are made for future research to strengthen these findings, and for how these mediating factors could be incorporated into the regular school environment.

The Role of Electronic Products in Children's Family Education and Its Advantages and Disadvantages

At present, we are in the information age, and electronic products have become a necessity in our life. It not only enriches the spiritual world of adults, but also has certain attraction for children. Electronic products have become a necessity of people's life. It is impossible for children not to use electronic products, and the time of contact with electronic products will only be earlier and longer. In this paper, electronic products bring new challenges to the current family education of children; Electronic products are a new tool for children's family education; Electronic product education is the new content of current children's family education. From three angles, this paper discusses the role of electronic products in contemporary children's family education. Four principles in the education of electronic products are put forward: the principle of words and deeds, the principle of gradual progress, the principle of equal communication, and the principle of combining leniency with severity. At the same time, it introduces the use of electronic products by children, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of electronic products for children's physical and mental development, and puts forward corresponding suggestions, hoping to promote electronic products to play a positive role in family education.