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Prototype perception of physically active peers: result from a study among Hungarian university students
No full textTari-Keresztes Noemi, Piko Bettina, Gupta Himanshu, Decelis Andrew, Dely-Palinkas Aniko, Fejes Zsuzsanna. Prototype perception of physically active peers: result from a study among Hungarian university students. Pedagogy and Psychology of Sport. 2021;07(01):41-60. elSSN 2450-6605. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/PPS.2021.07.01.002
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Received: 20.01.2021. Revised: 20.01.2021. Accepted: 03.02.2021.
PROTOTYPE PERCEPTION OF PHYSICALLY ACTIVE PEERS: RESULT FROM A STUDY AMONG HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Name
Noemi Tari-Keresztes
Affiliation
University of Szeged, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Szeged
Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia
Country
Hungary
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Principal contact for editorial correspondence.
Name
Bettina Piko
Affiliation
University of Szeged, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Szeged
Country
Hungary
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Name
Himanshu Gupta
Affiliation
Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin
Country
Australia
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Name
Andrew Decelis
Affiliation
Institute for Physical Education & Sport, University of Malta, Msida
Country
Malta
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Name
Aniko Dely-Palinkas
Affiliation
Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pecs
Country
Hungary
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Name
Zsuzsanna Fejes
Affiliation
University of Szeged, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Szeged
Country
Hungary
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Abstract
Introduction: Previous studies argued the role of social prototypes in making desicisions on healthy and unhealthy behaviors. Positive images associated with a certain behavior might increase the possibility of developing the behavior. While most of the studies focused on health risk behaviors, health promoting behaviors have been less investigated yet. However, young adults are more conscious about the social images associated with health behaviors compared with their younger equivalents; much of the relevant research has been conducted with the latter groups. Purpose: The main aim of this study was to (1) examine how university students perceive their physically active peers, (2) map the adjectives associated with the ‘physically active peers’ prototypes, (3) identify respondents’ categories based on their prototype perception, and (4) detect relationships between social images, sociodemographic variables, sporting habits and social attitudes. Material and Method: Cross-sectional, self-report data were obtained from a convenience sample of 515 respondents aged 18-31 years via a survey with students from a Hungarian university. Result: Cluster analyses detected three independent clusters: “Negative” image” group, “Positive appearance” group, “Positive appearance and personality” group. Age, gender, self-assessed SES, sporting friends, social support, social network, Internet use, competitiveness and the need to belonging seemed to make a difference along these groups of social images. Conclusion: Our findings suggested that social variables may play a moderate role in university students’ sport-related prototype formation.
Key words:
university students; prototypes; physical activity; social attitud
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Assessing the anti-fungal efficiency of filters coated with zinc oxide nanoparticles
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Air filters support fungal growth, leading to generation of conidia and volatile organic compounds, causing allergies, infections and food spoilage. Filters that inhibit fungi are therefore necessary. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles have anti-fungal properties and therefore are good candidates for inhibiting growth. Two concentrations (0.012 M and 0.12 M) were used to coat two types of filters (melt-blown and needle-punched) for three different periods (0.5, 5 and 50 min).
Rhizopus stolonifer
and
Penicillium expansum
isolated from spoiled pears were used as test organisms. Conidial suspensions of 10
5
to 10
3
spores ml
−1
were prepared in Sabouraud dextrose agar at 50°C, and a modified slide-culture technique was used to test the anti-fungal properties of the filters.
Penicillium expansum
was the more sensitive organism, with inhibition at 0.012 M at only 0.5 min coating time on the needle-punched filter. The longer the coating time, the more effective inhibition was for both organisms. Furthermore, it was also determined that the coating process had only a slight effect on the Young's Moduli of the needle-punched filters, while the Young's Moduli of the melt-blown filters is more susceptible to the coating method. This work contributes to the assessment of the efficacy of filter coating with ZnO nanopaticles aimed at inhibiting fungal growth.
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bacteria and can occur at any stage from harvest to consumption. Such organisms
may cause soft spots or light brown lesions on fruit and this may lead to advanced
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No full textBrazil faces unique challenges in managing invasive fungal infections (IFIs) due to diverse ecosystems, a rural workforce, and prevalent health conditions. In Europe, IFIs are primarily associated with transplantation, intensive care, and chronic diseases. Inspired by initiatives in the Caribbean and Latin America in 2019, efforts to map global diagnostic and treatment resources expanded to Africa, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. This study conducts a comparative analysis, mainly drawing data from Brazil and Europe, to investigate IFI epidemiology and management. Data were collected through online surveys distributed to Brazilian and European institutions, with collaborations from scientific organizations. Surveys covered institutional profiles, IFI diagnoses, accessibil ity to diagnostic techniques, and antifungal drugs. A comparative survey involving 96 Brazilian and 388 European institutions revealed variations in the perception and practices related to fungal pathogens. Differences in ranking and prevalence were observed, along with variations in diagnostic procedures, fluorescence dye usage, culture practices, antifungal medication availability, and technological approaches. Europe exhibited higher utilization rates for molecular diagnostic approaches, including PCR tests, and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) was more widespread in Europe compared with Brazil, indicating substantial differences in understanding and managing fungal infections. Customized IFI management is crucial, considering regional differences and addressing technological gaps like underutilized PCR. The study advocates for increased international collaboration, targeted training, and enhanced resources to foster a unified global approach in preventing, diagnosing, and treating IFI
