Introducing Serious Games as a Master Course in Information Security Management Programs

In this chapter, the authors outline their process for introducing serious games as a course in an Information Security Master Course Program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The process is built on the author's experiences from both participating, coaching, judging, and even arranging serious games and cyber security challenges. With the lack of cultural recipes (or shared experiences) in information and cyber security from previous generations, these recipes must be learned in other environments. Given the efficiency of using exercises for incident response training, the authors suggest that information and cyber security incident response can be learned efficiently through serious games as one type of exercise. The authors suggest that serious games give relevant learning experiences from both developing them and participating in them, and they suggest these learning experiences as part of the course, in addition to necessary instructions.

Type and Intensity as Key Variable of Exercise in Metainflammation diseases: A Review

Monocyte and lymphocyte subpopulations exhibit functions that vary between the anti- and pro-inflammatory spectrum, such as classic CD16- and non-classical CD16+ monocytes, as well as T helper 2 lymphocytes (Th2), the Th1/Th17 lymphocytes ratio, and T regulatory lymphocytes (Treg). Metabolic disease-associated inflammation is accompanied by an imbalance in monocyte and lymphocyte phenotypes and functionality, as well as a stronger proportion of inflammatory subpopulations. These changes appear to be important for the development and progression of diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, the regular practice of physical exercise is an important tool to restore the functionality of monocytes and lymphocytes, and to balance the subtypes ratio. However, key variables regarding exercise prescription, such as the type of exercise, intensity, and volume differentially impact on the acute and chronic immune response in individuals diagnosed with meta inflammation diseases. Here, we discuss the impact of different physical exercise protocols, acutely and chronically, on monocytes and lymphocytes of individuals with metabolic disease-associated inflammation. In this review, we focus on the best effects of different exercise protocols to dose the “exercise pill” in different inflammatory status.

Paradigm of Village Physical Activity During Pandemic

One of the measures to maintain body immunity in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic is to exercise regularly. The Covid-19 virus was officially declared to have entered Indonesia by the central government since March 2020. The purpose of this research was to find out the differences in the paradigm of physical activity of the residents of Dusun XI, Pond Village, especially those aged 17 years and over, between before the Covid-19 pandemic. 19 and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research used in the preparation of this scientific article uses quantitative methods which are presented in descriptive form. The paradigm of sports activities for the residents of Dusun XI, Pond Village, which was studied by researchers on a one-week scale, was the intensity of sunbathing, duration of sunbathing, intensity of exercise, duration of exercise, and type of exercise. The research instrument used to measure the physical activity paradigm of residents is the Short-Form version of the Physical Activity Question (PAQ), which is filled out by 50 residents via Google Form. The answers to the questions in the questionnaire which were filled out by the residents of Dusun XI, Pond Village, are the conclusions of this scientific article. The results showed that the paradigm of residents' physical activity that changed after the Covid-19 pandemic was the intensity of sunbathing, the intensity of exercise, and the type of exercise. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the majority of the residents of Dusun XI of the Pool Village to increase their sunbathing intensity to every day, the majority of the residents of Dusun XI of the Pool Village have decreased their exercise intensity to once a week,

Physiotherapist’s approach and treatment preference in the patients of rheumatoid arthritis in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross sectional survey

Objective: To assess the treatment approach of physiotherapists towards patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Material & methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2016 among the 116 selected participants who were working in different physical therapy setups of Karachi Pakistan. A self-constructed questionnaire was used among the participants which consist of demographic Characteristics (age, gender, Qualification, and experience). While the Knowledge and utilization related close-ended questions were the 1. Type of exercise (isometrics and isotonic exercise), utilization of manual techniques (use of Maitland peripheral joint mobilization techniques, Cyrix mobilization techniques, Mulligan mobilization techniques & Manual joint distraction). 2. The use of electrotherapy modalities (use of TENS, Ultrasound, Cryotherapy & Heating) & 3. Treatment preference includes (results of manual therapy, electrotherapy or electrotherapy & manual therapy both in combination). Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Results: The majority of physiotherapists (n=71, 61.2%) belong to the age group of 31 to 45 years, and (n=71, 61.2%) were male. After checking the Qualification the majority (n=65, 56%) were Post-graduate and (n=62, 53.2%) were having 7 to 15 years of experience. Among all (n=94, 81%) of physiotherapists were using an isometric type of exercises in the patients with Rheumatoid arthritis. Most of (n=101, 87%) the Physiotherapist was using peripheral joint distraction in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis. The majority (n=109, 93.9%) of physiotherapists were using manual therapy and electrophysical agents in combination among the patients with Rheumatoid arthritis. Conclusion: The physiotherapists who are working in different setups of Karachi were treating the patients of RA by using different techniques of manual therapy along with the combination of electrophysical agents. In electrophysical agents, they were using the tens and heating combination for pain management.

Staying Active under Restrictions: Changes in Type of Physical Exercise during the Initial COVID-19 Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated governmental restrictions suddenly changed everyday life and potentially affected exercise behavior. The aim of this study was to explore whether individuals changed their preference for certain types of physical exercise during the pandemic and to identify risk factors for inactivity. An international online survey with 13,881 adult participants from 18 countries/regions was conducted during the initial COVID-19 related lockdown (between April and May 2020). Data on types of exercise performed during and before the initial COVID-19 lockdown were collected, translated, and categorized (free-text input). Sankey charts were used to investigate these changes, and a mixed-effects logistic regression model was used to analyze risks for inactivity. Many participants managed to continue exercising but switched from playing games (e.g., football, tennis) to running, for example. In our sample, the most popular exercise types during the initial COVID-19 lockdown included endurance, muscular strength, and multimodal exercise. Regarding risk factors, higher education, living in rural areas, and physical activity before the COVID-19 lockdown reduced the risk for inactivity during the lockdown. In this relatively active multinational sample of adults, most participants were able to continue their preferred type of exercise despite restrictions, or changed to endurance type activities. Very few became physically inactive. It seems people can adapt quickly and that the constraints imposed by social distancing may even turn into an opportunity to start exercising for some. These findings may be helpful to identify individuals at risk and optimize interventions following a major context change that can disrupt the exercise routine.

A Incontinência Urinária em Mulheres Praticantes de Exercício Recreativo: Um Estudo Transversal

Introduction: Urinary incontinence affects up to one third of women in Portugal. Exercise can be a precipitating/aggravating factor but also protective, if appropriate. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in women who practice recreational exercise, to assess its relationship with the type of exercise and other coexisting risk factors, and assess whether the topic is addressed in gyms.Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study using self-reported questionnaires in gyms in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.Results: Two hundred and ninety women completed the questionnaires. From these, 67.6% were under 40 years old, 25.2% reported incontinence, and 53.4% had at least one risk factor unrelated to exercise. There was a statistically significant association (p < 0.05) between incontinence, obesity and constipation. High impact exercises were included in the training of 62.1% continent and 50.9% incontinent women. The topic of incontinence and strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles was addressed in only 5.5% in the initial assessment, 9.7% in collective training, and in 13.5% of the 37 women with individualized training.Discussion: The higher proportion of continent women - compared to incontinent - who practiced strenuous exercise suggests that this might be a provocative factor for some, although there was no statistically significant association between incontinence and type of exercise.Conclusion: Urinary incontinence affects women who practice recreational exercise, regardless of age and exercise characteristics. It is rarely addressed in gyms, and it is necessary to raise the awareness of professionals to enhance the preventive/therapeutic effects of exercise on the function of the pelvic floor and in the control of modifiable risk factors.

DAS TEXTKARAOKE ALS ÜBUNG ZUM (SCHNELLEN) SPRECHEN IM DEUTSCHUNTERRICHT

It is increasingly lamented that pupils and students of German are not able to speak the language fluently, despite years of learning. Solutions have been proposed, but in this article, we present a technique that is almost unknown to many teachers in Africa and around the world. The description of this technique, known as "Textkaraoke", based on an analysis of textbooks, leads to the conclusion that it can help learners develop and improve their diction, oral comprehension and ability to speak well and quickly. Beyond a classic analysis of textbooks containing this type of exercise, the objective of the present contribution is to provide teachers with tips for planning and implementing "Textkaraoke", even with dialogic texts that are not accompanied by an audio version. Il est de plus en plus déploré que les élèves et étudiants en allemand n’arrivent pas à parler couramment la langue, malgré l’apprentissage pendant des années. Des solutions ont certes été proposées, mais nous présentons dans cet article une technique peu connue de beaucoup d’enseignants d’Afrique et du monde. La description de cette technique appelée « Textkaraoke », sur la base d’une analyse de manuels, permet de conclure qu’elle peut amener les apprenants à développer et améliorer aussi bien la diction, la compréhension orale que l’aptitude à bien et vite parler. Au-delà d’une analyse classique de manuels contenant ce genre d’exercice, l’objectif de la présente contribution est de fournir aux enseignants des astuces pour planifier et mettre en œuvre le « Textkaraoke », même avec des textes dialogiques non accompagnés d’une version audio. Immer wieder wird bedauert, dass Deutschschüler- und Studenten trotz jahrelangen Lernens es nicht schaffen, die Sprache flüssig zu sprechen. Zwar wurden Lösungen vorgeschlagen, aber im vorliegenden Artikel wird eine Technik dargestellt, die von vielen Lehrenden in Afrika und auf der Welt wenig bekannt ist. Die auf einer Lehrwerkanalyse fußende Beschreibung des „Textkaraoke“ bringt zur Schlussfolgerung, dass es die Lernenden dazu bringen kann, sowohl ihre Aussprache, das Hörverstehen als auch die Fähigkeit, gut und schnell zu sprechen, zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Über eine klassische Analyse von Lehrwerken, welche die Übungsform anbieten, hinaus verfolgt der vorliegende Beitrag das Ziel, Lehrenden Tipps zur Planung und Durchführung dieser Übungsform, auch mit Dialogtexten ohne begleitende Audiodatei, zu liefern. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0998/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>