In a recent Science of the Total Environment study, researchers in the United Kingdom examine available studies for significant correlations between declining cognitive function in childhood and adult life and air pollution parameters. The study findings provide evidence of the inextricable interweaving of networks linking human environmental and individual health to productivity and socioeconomic background.
Air pollution, directly and indirectly, harms health due to climate change, higher temperatures favoring the emergence of new diseases, and spreading existing disease vectors beyond their accustomed habitats. Air pollution is also a threat to the feasibility and sustainability of healthcare systems as they exist today.
Particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are some of the most prevalent air pollutants, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Environmental Agency (EEA).
Cognition refers to mental processes involved in learning and using knowledge or information. This includes acquiring, processing, transforming, and storing such data with timely retrieval. Good cognitive skills are key to maintaining good physical and mental health, achieving academic success, rising in society, and earning more.
Air pollutants may not reach the brain directly but produce inflammation and oxidative stress that have neurological effects. Inflammation may be neuronal or systemic and may also involve dysregulated immunity that can lead to neuronal degeneration.
About the study
Earlier research has shown a link between cognition at the population level and the degree of air pollution and cumulative exposure. The current review supports these previous findings while also focusing on cognition as experienced by the people at large rather than in terms of specific clinical diagnoses such as autism or dementia.
The researchers included 86 studies in their qualitative analysis, with 14 in the meta-analysis. Except for Africa, all other continents were included.
Most studies in the meta-analysis explored air quality at home or school, thus measuring potential exposure to air pollution in the form of particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in size (PM2.5). For children and adolescents, the risk of exposure-linked general cognitive deterioration was not supported by research; however, the strength of the evidence is too weak to make a definitive conclusion.
In other words, the studies came to varying conclusions, might have tested different sets of cognitive skills, and, as a result, may have used too different methods to be clustered together in a single meta-analysis. Standardized cognitive tests might help avoid such deficits in future studies.
What did the study show?
Some studies indicated lower intelligence in children between the ages of eight and 11 exposed to higher levels of black carbon (BC) but not coarse PM, PM of 10 micrometers or less (PM10), or ozone in younger children up to eight years of age. In addition, several studies showed a decline in executive function, especially working memory and attention span.
PM2.5, PM10, and NOx exposure were linked to poor executive function in several studies that did not depend on a single cohort, unlike the above.
Available research does not support an association between memory and learning or between reaction time and the speed at which a child processes data or exposure to various air pollutants like NOx, PM2.5, and ultrafine particles (UFP).
With young adults, few studies have explored cognitive outcomes with exposure to air pollution.
In those above the age of 40, some associations with general cognitive decline and PM2.5 or NOx exposure were identified. In addition, PM2.5 exposure was also associated with reduced verbal fluency and executive function.
Previous meta-analyses showed significant adverse effects were due to increasing exposure to air pollution in low-exposure areas but not high-exposure areas. This could be due to the overall high level of exposure-related harmful effects in high-exposure areas; therefore, the range of exposures used in these areas might fail to detect the change in harm level.
Prior studies that covered long periods showed significant negative associations between cognition and exposure levels. However, cognition studies were of relatively good quality only in older adults.
Most studies focused on children or older adults above 40 who are considered at higher risk due to rapid changes in their cognitive processes. Intelligence and reasoning skills were not well studied; however, verbal fluency in older adults showed a reduced association with an increase in PM2.5.
Despite the limited number of studies on young adults, this group appears to be more affected by exposure to air pollution than children or older adults. Further research is thus essential in this group, as the brain rapidly develops up to the age of 25 years and continues after that at a slower pace until the end of life.
The extant studies also did not account for the confounding effects of noise pollution, which is often co-existent with air pollution. Moreover, the effects of exposure to air pollution at one period of life may be heavily influenced by previous exposure and its developmental impact.
Cognitive effects due to such exposures may vary depending on the developmental phase and period of life. At present, cumulative slow mechanisms such as attrition of neurons by slow injury or chronic inflammation affecting the whole body may be implicated. However, more acute effects have been shown to possibly affect the brain.
Immediate and acute exposure, therefore, could disrupt contemporaneous cognitive processes and have a lasting cognitive impact through disruption to longitudinal cognitive processes.”
Such differences in the latent period before injury become apparent following an acute injury or with different pollutants. This phenomenon was evident in one study where short-term effects on general cognitive function were more significantly associated with PM2.5 than with NOx. However, the converse effects were seen with long-term consequences for these two pollutant types.
Notably, the high variation in significance and direction of associations could be due to the combination of effects from performing different tasks. With the single task of verbal fluency, where the same task was applied across various studies, heterogeneity of the effect on meta-analysis was low.
Task similarity alone does not explain heterogeneous effects since heterogeneity was low for the meta-analysis of executive function using different tasks but high for other single-task meta-analyses. Instead, exposure levels, latency period, and bias could play a role.
Nevertheless, most associations did find support in the outcomes reached by the meta-analysis, thus indicating an association between air pollution and some cognitive processes.
Future directions
This review identified much evidence that was supportive of associations between environmental air pollution and cognition in humans, but not for all pollutants and all cognitive outcomes.”
However, the evidence could not be classified with a high degree of certainty.
The researchers also make several recommendations. First, using standardized tools in global research would improve the meta-analysis by ensuring better comparability.
Secondly, much more research must be conducted to examine how air pollution affects cognition during the vulnerable periods of adolescence and young adulthood when the brain undergoes dramatic changes. Such analysis should also be extended to cover a broader spectrum of cognitive functions.
Similarly, a range of air pollutants, especially those which often occur together or affect the response to another, should be studied. Unfortunately, the current study only assessed a select list of pollutants.
The importance of adjusting for pre-existing risk factors such as birth difficulties, other forms of pollution, and risk of injury during childhood is also highlighted. These need further exploration to better understand their relationships and modifying effects on the results of pollution exposures.
Mechanistic studies are also indicated to strengthen the potential causality of an association.
Journal reference:
Thompson, R., Smith, R. B., Karim, Y. B., et al. (2022). Air pollution and human cognition: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160234.
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Empathy connects us but strains under demanding settings. This study explored how third parties evaluated AI-generated empathetic responses versus human responses in terms of compassion, responsiveness, and overall preference across four preregistered experiments. Participants (N = 556) read empathy prompts describing valenced personal experiences and compared the AI responses to select non-expert or expert humans.
Results revealed that AI responses were preferred and rated as more compassionate compared to select human responders (Study 1). This pattern of results remained when author identity was made transparent (Study 2), when AI was compared to expert crisis responders (Study 3), and when author identity was disclosed to all participants (Study 4). Third parties perceived AI as being more responsive—conveying understanding, validation, and care—which partially explained AI’s higher compassion ratings in Study 4.
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There are also many other features of the program Canvas It can help self-employed professionals improve the quality of their work. With this in mind, the take you I made a list of six Canva features every freelance translator should know. Check it out below.
2 of the 8 Canva Jobs that are Very Useful for Freelancers; Recognition – Photo: clone / Gilherme Ramos
Canva offers very useful functions for freelancers; Recognition – Photo: clone / Gilherme Ramos
A business card is important for formalizing professional presentations and can also help boost networking. It must contain your name or company name, email address, phone number, and a link to your wallet or website. If you don’t know how to create one, you can turn to Canva, which offers many ready-made templates for professionals in a wide range of fields. To use one of the templates, simply go to Canva, click on “Templates”, and on the “Business” tab, select “Business Cards”.
3 of 8 Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: Clone / Juliana Campos
2. CVs: to apply for new opportunities
A compelling resume can help freelancers who are looking for a steady job opportunity to stand out in the curriculum screening process. Canva offers a variety of creative resume templates, with different styles and layouts. To access ready-made templates, simply access Canva, go to Templates and select Resume, an option available on the For You tab. Resumes can be saved in PDF format, emailed or printed.
4 of 8 Create a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Build a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
3. Presentations: to present your business or project
You can also use Canva to create custom slideshows. With this feature, a freelance professional can introduce themselves, showing a project proposal and its estimated cost in a single document. There are many ready-made templates in different colors and themes, aimed at portfolio presentations, marketing proposals, among other topics. To make a presentation, go to Canva, select Templates and choose between Presentations or Business Proposals, depending on the purpose of the presentation.
5 of 8 Sample Canva Portfolio Example – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Example of a sample Canva portfolio – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
4. Invoice: to inform the customer of the project cost
Another very useful template from Canva for freelancers is the invoice templates. Through them, it is possible to inform the customer of the costs of the implemented project in a visual way, detailing each expense involved in the production of the product or the provision of the service. The freelancer can edit the ready-made templates and include their name, customer name, invoice date, items and payment method used. To use the templates, simply access Canva, click on “Templates” and then on “Invoices”. There is also a specific field for the self-employed called “Freelancer Bills”.
6 of 8 Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
5. Mind maps: to organize ideas
Mind maps are a great tool for organizing ideas, especially if the freelancer is creative. Using the templates available in Canva, you can record your own ideas and customer requests and draw connections between them, in the form of a brainstorm. To create a mind map, go to the online editor, search for “mind map” in the search field and select a template of your choice.
7 of 8 Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Play / Canva
Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Clone / Canva
6. Employment contracts: to close a deal
It is possible to create business contracts to sign the closed deal in a document. The procedure provides guarantees for both the independent business owner and the client, as it makes both parties aware of their rights and obligations. Canva offers many ready-made templates to assemble these documents in a professional, visually appealing and personal way. To use it, simply access the site, search for “employment contracts” and choose the form that best suits your business.
8 of 8 Create Canva Employment Contracts to Ensure Your Safety in Freelance Services – Photo: Playback / Canva
Create contracts with Canva to ensure your safety in freelance services – Photo: Reproduction / Canva
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A business card is important for formalizing professional presentations and can also help boost networking. It must contain your name or company name, email address, phone number, and a link to your wallet or website. If you don’t know how to create one, you can turn to Canva, which offers many ready-made templates for professionals in a wide range of fields. To use one of the templates, simply go to Canva, click on “Templates”, and on the “Business” tab, select “Business Cards”.
3 of 8 Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: Clone / Juliana Campos
2. CVs: to apply for new opportunities
A compelling resume can help freelancers who are looking for a steady job opportunity to stand out in the curriculum screening process. Canva offers a variety of creative resume templates, with different styles and layouts. To access ready-made templates, simply access Canva, go to Templates and select Resume, an option available on the For You tab. Resumes can be saved in PDF format, emailed or printed.
4 of 8 Create a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Build a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
3. Presentations: to present your business or project
You can also use Canva to create custom slideshows. With this feature, a freelance professional can introduce themselves, showing a project proposal and its estimated cost in a single document. There are many ready-made templates in different colors and themes, aimed at portfolio presentations, marketing proposals, among other topics. To make a presentation, go to Canva, select Templates and choose between Presentations or Business Proposals, depending on the purpose of the presentation.
5 of 8 Sample Canva Portfolio Example – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Example of a sample Canva portfolio – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
4. Invoice: to inform the customer of the project cost
Another very useful template from Canva for freelancers is the invoice templates. Through them, it is possible to inform the customer of the costs of the implemented project in a visual way, detailing each expense involved in the production of the product or the provision of the service. The freelancer can edit the ready-made templates and include their name, customer name, invoice date, items and payment method used. To use the templates, simply access Canva, click on “Templates” and then on “Invoices”. There is also a specific field for the self-employed called “Freelancer Bills”.
6 of 8 Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
5. Mind maps: to organize ideas
Mind maps are a great tool for organizing ideas, especially if the freelancer is creative. Using the templates available in Canva, you can record your own ideas and customer requests and draw connections between them, in the form of a brainstorm. To create a mind map, go to the online editor, search for “mind map” in the search field and select a template of your choice.
7 of 8 Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Play / Canva
Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Clone / Canva
6. Employment contracts: to close a deal
It is possible to create business contracts to sign the closed deal in a document. The procedure provides guarantees for both the independent business owner and the client, as it makes both parties aware of their rights and obligations. Canva offers many ready-made templates to assemble these documents in a professional, visually appealing and personal way. To use it, simply access the site, search for “employment contracts” and choose the form that best suits your business.
8 of 8 Create Canva Employment Contracts to Ensure Your Safety in Freelance Services – Photo: Playback / Canva
Create contracts with Canva to ensure your safety in freelance services – Photo: Reproduction / Canva
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Microsoft Designer est une application de conception graphique qui vous permet de créer des visuels pour dynamiser votre communication et particulièrement vos réseaux sociaux. L’éditeur vous permet de générer des images et des modèles de visuels personnalisables, d’accéder à des graphiques motion design, etc. Grâce à sa technologie basée sur l’IA, l’utilisateur saisit un texte précis qui génère automatiquement de nombreux modèles de visuels. Avec plus de 100 millions d’images et de vidéos disponibles en haute qualité, vous avez accès à une large bibliothèque de contenus pour créer vos visuels.
Une plateforme de création de visuels, présentations et vidéos pour remplacer Canva
Visme permet de mettre en image des documents sous forme de présentations, infographies, graphiques ou vidéos. L’outil propose des modèles et des éléments personnalisables à destination des créateurs de contenus ou des services de communication. Vos créations peuvent être publiées en ligne, intégrées à un site, téléchargées ou être partagées sur vos réseaux sociaux. Visme dispose d’une offre gratuite avec un nombre de templates limité et d’une offre payante qui débute à 15 dollars par mois.
Un outil pour concevoir vos présentations professionnelles
Bien que Canva offre la possibilité de réaliser des présentations, la solution Piktochart se distingue par sa capacité à intégrer facilement des données issues de Google Sheets ou de SurveyMonkey pour générer des graphiques et des infographies. Parallèlement, Piktochart met à disposition les fonctionnalités adéquates pour concevoir de multiples supports de communication, tels que des affiches ou flyers, en partant d’un document vierge ou en s’appuyant sur l’un des nombreux modèles proposés. Comme Canva, Piktochart propose une déclinaison gratuite de sa solution, avec quelques limitations.
Stencil vous permet de créer des visuels essentiellement pour vos réseaux sociaux. Destiné aux créateurs de contenus, aux blogueurs et aux équipes marketing, cet outil propose plus de 150 templates calibrés pour être partagés facilement. Pour cela, Stencil est intégré à Buffer et vous permet par ce biais, de planifier vos publications à l’avance sur vos plateformes sociales. À la différence de Canva, un support est disponible sur le site 24/24 pour vous accompagner dans vos créations.
PicMonkey est un outil de retouche d’images et de création de montages photos. L’éditeur photo vous permet par exemple d’appliquer des effets à vos visuels pour les rendre plus attractifs. Dépliants, designs pour les réseaux sociaux, présentations, logos, invitations… De nombreux templates existent pour créer différents supports utiles à votre communication. L’option « Smart resize » vous permet de modifier le format de n’importe quel visuel sans en altérer sa qualité. PicMonkey est un outil payant et débute à 10,99 € par mois.
Canva is a growing force in the content-creation world, so its Canva Create event last week had plenty of announcements for music-marketers to pore over. The company rounded up 10 of the highlights itself in its newsroom, including Canva Sheets, its take on spreadsheets with an emphasis on creating visualisations and presentations.
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