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von Johannes Heller ; Volltext // Exemplar mit der Signatur: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- J.publ.e. 506-4

Images form our imaginations of cities. This study uses the example of Istanbul to show the relevance of images for the symbolic order of urban reality, and sets the course for a visual urban studies. Johannes Marent (Dr. phil.) ist Lektor am Institut für Soziologie der Universität Wien. Er forscht zur Konzeption eines partizipativen Forschungsprojektes mit unbegleiteten minderjährigen Flüchtlingen. Weitere Forschungsschwerpunkte sind Visuelle Soziologie, Stadtforschung, Migration, Kultursoziologie und Soziale Medien.

"Die nachträglich angeordnete Sicherungsverwahrung, d. h. die 'vorsorgliche' Inhaftierung von Menschen ohne Straftat wurde 2009 vom Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte gestoppt. Er erklärte damals in einer ganzen Reihe von Entscheidungen zentrale Vorschriften der deutschen Gesetze zur nachträglich angeordneten Sicherungsverwahrung für menschenrechtswidrig. Diese Verurteilungen Deutschlands wurden von der hiesigen Politik jedoch nicht zum Anlass genommen, um über Alternativen zum (vorsorglichen) Strafvollzug nachzudenken. Stattdessen wurde flugs ein neuer Weg für das Wegsperren erfunden: die nachträglich angeordnete Therapieunterbringung. Sie gleicht in vielerlei Hinsicht der bisherigen Praxis der Sicherungsverwahrung. Warum dieser Weg nicht funktioniert und was daran falsch ist, erläutert Johannes Feest." (Autorenreferat)

Johannes Niewalda widmet sich der Frage nach der Vereinbarkeit der gängigen Dopingkontrollbestimmungen des NADA-Codes 2008 mit dem allgemeinen Persönlichkeitsrecht und den Rechtsgrundlagen des Datenschutzes. Der Verfasser zeigt auf, dass sowohl das allgemeine Persönlichkeitsrecht als auch das BDSG von den Sportvereinigungen wie auch von den Sponsoren bei der Durchführung von Dopingkontrollen und beim Umgang mit deren Ergebnissen zu beachten sind. Er kommt zu dem Ergebnis, dass die damit verbundenen Eingriffe in das allgemeine Persönlichkeitsrecht und die Verwendung personenbezogener Daten nicht zur Unzulässigkeit der Dopingkontrollmaßnahmen führen, sofern diese auf einen verhältnismäßigen Umfang begrenzt bleiben. Gleichzeitig werden einzelne Bestimmungen des NADA-Codes aufgezeigt, die das allgemeine Persönlichkeitsrecht der Sportler unzulässig beeinträchtigen oder zum geltenden Datenschutzrecht im Widerspruch stehen.

pt. I. Introduction -- pt. II. Foundations for working with young children and their families -- pt. III. Understanding families and family-early childhood practitioner relationships -- pt. IV. Working with families and young children in Australia -- pt. V. Working with families and young children in other countries -- pt. VI. Conclusions and future directions.

This article summarizes the arguments and counterarguments in the framework of the scientific discussion on the problem of identifying, using the Granger test, the components of macroeconomic stability of Ukraine most sensitive to the destructive impact of Covid-19. The study's primary goal is to select from among many macroeconomic indicators precisely those that cause epidemiological surges in morbidity and mortality of the population using the example of the Covid-19 pandemic. The systematization of literary sources and approaches to solving the problem of finding determinants that affect the course of the pandemic shows many views among the scientists of the world. Still, they do not establish a single opinion. The study of the topic of identifying the influence of indicators of macroeconomic stability on the destructive impact of the pandemic in work is carried out in the following logical sequence: 1) systematization of literary sources according to the topic of the study; 2) creation of a statistical database that meets the requirements of the chosen methods; 3) bringing the obtained time series to a comparative form and achieving their stationarity; 4) conducting a two-sided test to identify causality. The methodological tools of the research methods were the Dickey-Fuller test for detecting a unit root and stationarity of a series, ways to achieve stationarity of a series using different methods, and a two-sided Granger test for detecting the causality of indicators. The object of the study is Ukraine; the term of the study is the beginning of the pandemic from February 2020 to December 2021. The article presents the results of an empirical analysis of the identification of the components of macroeconomic stability of Ukraine most sensitive to the destructive impact of Covid-19, which showed that such indicators exist and the causal relationship exists in both directions. The study empirically confirms and theoretically proves that the most influential factors are the consumer price index and inflation, which cause the variability of the number of infected and deaths in Ukraine. The study results can help create regional and national patterns of resistance to the destructive impact of the pandemic on macroeconomic stability.

As a global pandemic, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a serious threat to people's health. However, by comparing the deaths caused by COVID-19 and deaths from air pollution in 183 countries, our results show that air pollution was even more of a serious health problem than COVID-19 in 2020. The relative roles of air pollution and COVID-19-attributable deaths across countries were affected by PM2.5 exposure, population age structure, societal development and government policies. The countries with less strict policies during the early stages of COVID-19, to ensure stable economic development, paid more to control COVID-19 deaths in the subsequent stages, and hence showed large GDP reduction percentages in 2020. Our results indicate that the COVID-19 is a serious killer but also that the mortality caused by air pollution is high, which underline the concurrent need to control the dispersion of COVID-19 and improvement of air quality. ; As a global pandemic, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a serious threat to people's health. However, by comparing the deaths caused by COVID-19 and deaths from air pollution in 183 countries, our results show that air pollution was even more of a serious health problem than COVID-19 in 2020. The relative roles of air pollution and COVID-19-attributable deaths across countries were affected by PM 25 exposure, population age structure, societal development and govermnent policies. The countries with less strict policies during the early stages of COVID-19, to ensure stable economic development, paid more to control COVID-19 deaths in the subsequent stages, and hence showed large GDP reduction percentages in 2020. Our results indicate that the COVID-19 is a serious killer but also that the mortality caused by air pollution is high, which underline the concurrent need to control the dispersion of COVID-19 and improvement of air quality. ; Peer reviewed

It is well known that cerebrovascular disease has become an important cause of adult death and disability. Strikingly, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) ranks on the top in China for the incidence of stroke. To help explain this phenomenon, we have searched for and analyzed stroke-related literature for the TAR in the past 2 decades and have referenced reports from other regions at similar altitudes. This article focuses on epidemiology features, risk factors, and pathogenesis of stroke in the TAR in an effort to generate a better understanding of the characteristics of stroke in this region. The special plateau-related factors such as its high elevation, limited oxygen, the high incidence of hypertension, smoking, and the unique dietary habits of the region are correlated with the high incidence of stroke. In addition to these factors, the pathogenesis of stroke in this high-altitude area is also unique. However, there is no established explanation for the unique occurrence and high incidence of stroke in the TAR. Our study provides an important rationale not only for the clinic to prevent and treat this disease, but also for the government to develop appropriate health policies for the prevention of stroke in the TAR.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as experienced by minority populations is poorly understood. Within the Western world, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer or Questioning LGBTIQ population is one such group which suffers from misrepresentations and misunderstandings. In Western nations, IPV is primarily constructed as perpetrated by men and experienced by women. However, for the LGBTIQ population, this dichotomous view of IPV is inaccurate and invalidating. A systematic review was conducted to investigate the level of LGBTIQ inclusivity within IPV discourses in the Western world as discussed in peer-reviewed literature. In particular, the review sought to understand how media, advocacy, policy, and legislation shape LGBTIQ IPV experiences and resulting discourses. The literature search was conducted between June 2018 and January 2019. The search included five electronic databases in psychology, health, and social sciences. Of the 206 articles identified by the search, 21 were reviewed. The review analyzed literature using a thematic approach. Eight key themes emerged, indicating media, legislation, policy, and advocacy are not entirely inclusive concerning LGBTIQ IPV. The review found that pervasive attitudes like heterosexism, cissexism, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia reinforce institutional barriers and limited LGBTIQ IPV reporting. In addition, the review found low service and provider competency levels, and more broadly, the research was limited. It is likely that heteronormative frameworks and discourses mean many aspects of LGBTIQ IPV are still under-researched. Without a more robust inclusion of diversity in discourses on IPV, services and supports for LGBTIQ people will continue to be limited and based on heteronormative frameworks of victimhood.

Regional dynamics and complexities within internal armed conflicts can lead to partial conflict settlements that can disrupt peace if managed ineffectively by the state. To gain an insight into these regional dynamics, research must focus on the local realities. The use of in‐depth accounts of the local narratives about conflict, peace, and the relations between the local postconflict processes and the parallel national processes all constitute elements that are indispensable for a deeper understanding of postconflict reconstruction in societies where an illegal industry dominates the local economy. The ethnographic approach used in this study allowed the researcher to explore the regional complexities within the Peruvian Upper Huallaga.

Not only are personal trainers the face of the personal fitness industry, they also generate a significant portion of revenue in this multi-billion dollar business. It is therefore essential to produce the best possible personnel. In order to assist the industry in selecting the best
trainers, we developed a preliminary personal trainer evaluation system based on a survey of experts. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was then applied to the system. Of the three major dimensions – achievement, teaching, and service results – achievement results, which
include course sales and team achievement, were identified as the most important.