Evidence consistently suggests that plant-based diets promote human and planetary health. Reducing large-scale animal-based food production generates environmental benefits, as the entire livestock agriculture chain plays an outsized role in greenhouse gas emissions, land change degradation, scarcity-weighted water use. However, substituting animal products with their counterparts must come consideration of nutritional quality resource usage processing operations. Several policy reforms have...

The neuropsychological performance of alcoholic men in their late 30s (mean age, 37 years), some whom has been abstinent for 3 weeks and others 18 months, was compared with that a group who drank occasionally. There were no differences between the groups comparison could not be attributed to normal aging. number years alcoholism or estimated lifetime alcohol use, dietary adequacy, medical blackout history did relate impairment. authors suggest simple "dose-effect" relationship use cognitive...

Early years education is a holistic endeavour, with some policies including spiritual development as part of that approach. However, studies exploring the spirituality young children are scarce, which limits understanding phenomenon and its full application in educational settings. Furthermore, nurturing children's complex matter, compounded by variety factors, not least lack clarity over what is. This article initiates discussion about possible distinctive features spirituality. It does so...

International concerns about the performativity agenda in schools gives rise to neglect of a holistic approach teaching and learning. Whilst England Wales are legally obliged promote spiritual, moral, social cultural (SMSC) development children, little is known how initial teacher training providers prepare trainees do so. This project aims address this gap literature. paper details findings phase one National Survey which investigates trainers' approaches delivery their views on place SMSC...

Schools inevitably face difficult discussions with children about loss and death, irrespective of whether it is factored into formal teaching. A range societal factors in many countries, not least a lack training, compound to leave teachers unprepared manage these sensitive issues. Whilst resources guidance are widely available, there gap generating pedagogical tools which underpinned by solid theoretical grounding. This article addresses that gap, reporting on case study staff (n = 12)...

In recent years the notion of child's voice has gained prominence, particularly influenced by United Nations Convention on Rights Child (UNCRC) in 1989 which outlined rights for children an international scale. Many countries, including UK, subsequently legislated to be heard a variety arenas education system. Despite concept now being firmly established within schools England, this paper argues that one aspect their is not heard: spiritual voice. Drawing evidence from research, proposes...

Children across the world report similar spiritual experiences. Empirical studies suggest that most resonate with children's traditions; a finding which should, in theory, afford them safe space. However, number of factors can situate less certain place. The paper uses metaphors trees imbued different shades light, from vivid, shimmering and opaque to invisible, illustrate types spaces children find themselves. Their location is shaped part by connection or disconnection traditions,...

ABSTRACT This article draws on two small‐scale pieces of research that investigated the views twenty‐five final year students in BA Early Childhood Studies programme at a Scottish university, and ten recent graduates about early years job titles perceptions professionalism. Pen‐and‐paper questionnaires were used both studies, with one study also including an analysis texts from final‐year reflective assignment The discusses impact changes context, including: introduction regulatory body,...

Quasi-static pressure-volume (P-V) curves in normal seated human subjects were determined with pressure at the airway opening (Pa0) set below (negative pressure), above (positive or equal to ambient pressure. Dynamic compliance (Cdyn) during controlled continuous negative breathing (CNPB) was also studied. P-V decreased slope, reflected a decrease total lung capacity, and intersected curve obtained Pa0. At positive showed an increase slope capacity. During CNPB fall Cdyn found. The rapid...

Millions of pounds are spent on NHS translation services each year. <b>David Jones</b> believes that current service provision is patchy and more investment needed, whereas <b>Kate Adams</b> argues doctors should encourage patients to learn English avoid future public health problems

Distance librarians as engaged professionals work in a complex environment of changes technologies, user expectations, and institutional goals. They strive to keep current with skills competencies support distance learners. This article provides selection continuing education opportunities for librarians, is relevant all practicing librarians. Suggestions include physical virtual conferences, professional journals reflective reading, short-term webinars about topics innovative approaches,...

Notions of a good childhood are inextricably linked with well-being. Both concepts central to contentious debate about the quality in UK, which is partly situated within ‘childhood crisis’ discourse opponents claim overstated. This study contributes by hearing thevoices children as co-constructors their own childhood. Perceptions were collected through semi-structured group interviews 56 aged 7–11 school an economically deprived town east England.Children spontaneously identified positive...

Debate about the definition of a 'child' occurs in multi-disciplinary contexts, most recently located new sociology childhood where social constructionism is dominant discourse.Given that child's voice has become an increasingly valued component research, this paper reports on one aspect study which explored how 7-11 year olds (n=56) defined and understood concept 'a child'.Data were categorised into four types: physical, behavioural, lifestyle criteria-referenced descriptors.Dominant...

Throughout history to the present day, religion has ideologically fueled wars, conquests, and persecutions. Christianity Islam, world's largest geopolitically powerful faiths, are often positioned as mortal enemies locked in an apocalyptic 'clash of civilizations'. Rarely similarities addressed. Dreaming first book explore dreaming these religions through original essays, fills this void. The editors reach a plateau by focusing on how studying dreams reveals new aspects social political...

Since ancient times, humankind has recognised that some dreams are different from the majority, and they can possess spiritual qualities. Jung adopted term 'big dreams,' to describe them. This paper proposes Jung's theoretical concept of big be applied children's dreams, through application an analysis scheme is derived his theory. The article describes understanding notion, translates it into criteria empirical data been obtained children about content a dream, their it. Seven analysed,...

Abstract Professional development is essential for academic librarians to keep current with skills, knowledge, and competencies in rapidly changing times. The authors surveyed distance libraries determine their professional needs. Respondents were asked indicate which activities they are currently participating those likely engage within the next five years. Findings from survey will inform library administrators, librarians, associations of needs librarians. doi:10.1300/J111v45n01_05

Studies have shown that children share both positive and dark spiritual experiences. The former dominates the literature but whilst need to address side of spirituality has been raised it not, as yet, dealt with widely more aspects. This paper draws on an empirical study 44 aged 8–11 who were interviewed in school after visiting a sacred space. Three key themes arising from their conversations are covered this paper: divine encounter; physical feelings fear. It is argued most appropriate way...

This paper is a summary of research into 9-11 year old's dreams about God. It qualitative study three schools. The shows that dreaming God not uncommon amongst this age group, and restricted to believers. divine are often quite different in essence ordinary play significant role the spiritual and/or religious lives dreamer. A fear ridicule from peers, dismissal adults many cases forces child keep their other experiences within, but need share was evident. number boys reporting significantly...

SummaryCollege and university libraries use the Web to communicate with distance learners about library services. How easy is it for determine which services offered by their home institution are available them? Do academic provide a comprehensive page intended specifically learners? This study evaluates pages of Association Research Libraries member content design learners.

Abstract The authors conducted a survey of distance librarian-administrators at Association Research Libraries member libraries who plan for and manage learning library services. Survey questions included: What resources services do ARL currently offer to learners? changes are being planned in the immediate future? With experiencing flattened budgets, what will be impact on Findings from inform deans/directors current state of, emerging trends in,

ABSTRACT Subject specialist librarians play a role in providing resources and services to distance students. The authors surveyed subject librarians, examining how what extent provide service learners.