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Implementing Action Research in Developing Professional Practice: AN Experience in Thai Schools

Abstract This study aims to: 1) examine implementations of action research in developing profes­sional practice in schools, 2) examine outcomes of professional practice in schools through action research, and 3) investigate problems of implementing action research in developing professional practice. Informants consisted of 317 Master's degree program students majoring in educational administration at Mahasarakham University, who conducted research during 2004-2006 and all of whom had professional practice as personnel of different schools. The instruments used for gathering data were an interview form and a note-taking form on the results of students' research reports. For checking the quality of data, the triangulation technique was used. The results were presented by means of a descriptive analysis. The results of the study were: (1) Implementation of action research in developing profes­sional practice was found to have three main differences: 171 Master's degree program stu­dents (53.95 percent) conducted research in developing to increase professional knowledge and abilities of their staff; 54 Master's degree program students (17.03 percent) used action research to develop school systems and school information systems; and 92 Master's degree program students (29.02 percent) used action research to improve personal characteristics of learners. (2) Results of developing professional practice of the personnel at schools was found that the Master's degree program students who used action research for developing the personnel caused the personnel in the focus group to increase knowledge, understanding, and abilities in their profession in these issues: conducting classroom research, organization of child-centered learning activities which included project learning activities and integrated learning activities; efficient school systems and school information systems were obtained; there occurred changes in learners' characteristics in different better aspects. (3) Problems of implementing action research in developing professional practice at schools was found that there were limited participation and collaboration in solving problems; decision-making still depended on the researcher, not coming from participants opinion; problem analyses lacked clarity, and planning for developing or solving problems was not concrete which could lead to practice. In conclusion, implementing action research in developing professional practice at schools could generate changes in the schools where the Master's degree program students conduct­ing action research generated changes in professional practice, situations in professional practice, and learning together of the group of participants. However, the issues that should be urgently improved were: involved person's participation in planning which had to be clear, and cooperatively practice following the plan to originate learning together in continuity. Keywords : Longitudinal research, Professional practice, Action research, Master's degree program students, Educational administration program
The Dialectical Circumplex Model: A Theory of Dialectic and Its Implications for Education

A veil of mystery shrouds the origin and meaning of the dialectical method known as thesis-antithesis-synthesis. Many scholars reject the commonly-held notion that this triadic dialectic began with the enigmatic philosopher Hegel. Wheat’s recent book Hegel’s Undiscovered Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis Dialectics, however, reaffirms the connection between Hegel and the triadic dialectic while offering a reinterpretation of the Hegelian dialectical format. Still, Wheat dismisses the dialectical method as outdated and without value. With this theoretical dissertation, I seek to demystify the seemingly esoteric concept of dialectic and evaluate the potential educational value of the dialectical method. First, I trace the conceptual development of dialectic from its origins in ancient Chinese, Indian, and Greek philosophy to its more modern interpretations in German idealism and Marxism. Next, I review the applications of dialectic within the fields of psychology and education. For instance, psychological literature alternatively presents dialectical thinking as a stage of intellectual development, a cultural thinking style, and an epistemological belief. From here, I propose a new theory of dialectic, which includes a unified definition of dialectic and a reinterpretation of the Hegelian dialectical method in tetradic form. I map this tetradic dialectical format (i.e., thesis-antithesis-synthesis-diathesis) onto a twodimensional circumplex model in what I term the dialectical circumplex model. The purpose of this conceptual model is to facilitate dialectical thinking about, generate insights into, and create a more holistic representation of complex phenomena. I demonstrate this function with a dialectical model of knowing, which applies the dialectical circumplex model to the literature on epistemological development. I also explore the educational value of dialectic by outlining a dialectical method for learning. Lastly, I discuss implications of this new theory of dialectic and identify directions for future research.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM IN REDUCING LOBBYIST INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Corruption represents a major leakage of public fund in many countries in the world. It has been highlighted that the involvement of unnecessary lobbying in the procurement contributes to the corruption. As a result, the Malaysian government has introduced the E-Procurement System to improve its services and to promote transparency in the procurement processes. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the E-procurement system in reducing the lobbyist involvement in one of the largest statutory bodies in Malaysia. For this qualitative study, five procurement officers and three suppliers who had been using the system since it was implemented in the year 2011 were interviewed. Document review was also performed to access information on the processes in the system in support of the feedback from the respondents. The interview results showed that the E-procurement system was effectively implemented in largest statutory body (ACED) and reduced the involvement of lobbyist in the procurement processes. Both groups of informants agreed that the E-procurement system was an effective mechanism to curb procurement fraud because the processes were automated and transparent at every stage. Each process was conducted by a different person and it promoted integrity and transparency in the system. The E-Procurement System was found to be effective in preventing direct communication between the procurement officers and suppliers, therefore reducing the risk of lobbying. The E-procurement System was also bound by specific laws and regulations governing both parties, to which they must comply. The present study concludes that the system can reduce the unethical behaviour by lobbyist and that it should be implemented.
Digital Modeling of Economic Processes and Supply Chain Management in the Formation of Cooperative Relations in the Petrochemical Cluster of the Region

Abstract- A study of the state of the theory of fuzzy sets shows that until recently in Russia there were almost no studies in the chemical sector of the economy and finance using fuzzy analysis and forecasting, although by that time all necessary prerequisites for modeling financial systems had been created. The current situation in Russia is characterized by a high degree of science lagging behind the requests of state and commercial supply chain management.Fuzzy sets have not been used to date for financial analysis and planning of chemical corporations, evaluating the investment attractiveness of securities, optimizing the stock portfolio, forecasting stock indices and macroeconomic indices. You can also talk about the lack of software based on fuzzy models, although abroad, such software products and information technologies that solve economic problems using fuzzy-plural and related descriptions already exist.In the 80's, software solutions and information technologies began to emerge, solving economic problems using fuzzy-plural and related descriptions. Thus, under the leadership of C. Zopounidis at the Technical University on the island of Crete, an expert system was developed for detailed financial analysis of corporations. A little earlier in Germany, a group led by H. Zimmerman developed a strategic planning system, in which the positioning of the corporation's business is based on fuzzy descriptions of the competitiveness and attractiveness of the business.As an example of such software, you can use expensive complex systems, which include fuzzy logic, which bankers and financiers use to solve the most complicated problems of forecasting financial indicators. The beginning of this process was laid by the Japanese financial corporation. Having set out to automate the game on the securities market, this company attracted about 30 specialists in artificial intelligence.
Effect of risks perceived on trust and decisions of investment and financing

Objective: Given the role of trust and risks perceived by the financial manager in his relationship with the financial institution, this study seeks to verify the moderating role of perceived risks in the relationship between trust and investment decisions and organizational financing. Method: The study was carried out through a survey of 232 financial managers. Originality: This study shows how the characteristics of the relationship between the financial manager and the financial institution influence the decision-making processes of investment and financing. Results: The results show that trust displays a positive linear effect on the investment decision, but it does not present a linear relationship with the financing decision. Higher levels of risk perception increase the effect of trust in the investment decision, while under conditions of low risk perception, trust influences the financing decision. Theoretical contributions: In theoretical terms, these results contribute to fill a gap in the search for the effects of manager's trust in the financial institution. Specifically, this study elucidated that trust displays a different effect on investment and financing decisions. Managerial contributions: Financial institutions may, concerning management, assess under which conditions establishing trust relationships are most important in determining investment or financing decisions by the financial manager.
Thoraco-abdominal two-field lymphadenectomy combined with adjuvant chemotherapy in the management of thoracic esophageal carcinoma

目的 探讨如何提高食管癌手术根治性、减少术后复发以改善食管癌治疗长期疗效. 方法 104例胸段食管鳞癌病人,56例按传统术式行食管切除+肿大淋巴结摘除术,48例行系统性胸腹二野淋巴结清扫术. 3例手术死亡(2.9%),余101例病人中29例术后接受顺铂+氟脲嘧啶辅助化疗,其中15例为传统术式病例,14例为二野清扫病例. 结果胸腹二野清扫手术时间虽然较传统术式延长,但手术出血量、术后并发症及病死率未见增高. 二野清扫组清扫淋巴结组数(10.5组对3.2组,P＜0.001)及转移淋巴结检出组数(1.1组对0.6组,P=0.038)均显著多于传统术式组. 通过淋巴结清扫发现,双侧喉返神经旁(16.8%)、食管旁(22.9%)和胃左动脉旁(16.8%)淋巴结为胸段食管癌常见转移部位,10.4%病例存在跳跃性淋巴结转移,上纵隔(20.8%)与中下纵隔(31.3%)及上腹部(25.0%)3个区域间淋巴结转移频度差异无统计学意义. 二野清扫组25.0%病例因扫除了传统术式可能遗漏的转移淋巴结使手术根治性提高,另有12. 5%病例手术病理分期因此由pN0上升至pN1. 术后辅助化疗病人中86. 2%完成2个以上疗程,平均化疗3. 1个疗程,无严重毒副作用或死亡. 淋巴结清扫组5年生存率显著高于传统术式组(36.4%对24.9%,P=0.049),术后化疗组显著高于未化疗组(44.8%对20.7%,P=0.023),接受淋巴结清扫及术后化疗者5年生存率最高(46.2%),显著高于单纯进行传统手术且未行化疗的病例(19.4%,P=0.018). 结论系统的胸腹二野淋巴结清扫有助于提高食管癌手术根治性和病理分期准确性,淋巴结清扫与术后辅助化疗相结合的优化治疗方法有助于提高胸段食管鳞癌的长期疗效。
Evaluation of Baby Carriers in Indonesia: Physiological and Biomechanical Approach

Baby carrying is among the most performed activities during mothering and caring for children. Researches showed that baby carrying activities may increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders among mothers. This study aimed to evaluate three types of baby carrier often used by mothers in Indonesia, namely Soft Structured Carrier (SSC), ring sling, and jarik based on the posture analysis approach, Rate of Perceived Discomfort (RPD), Activities-Specific Balanced Confidence Scale (ABC Scale) and heart rate. This research was conducted through laboratory experiments involving 12 respondents. Each respondent was asked to carry out a simulation carrying a 6 months old baby (weighing 7.3 kg) by walking on a treadmill for 10 minutes using three different types of baby carrier. Body markers for posture analysis and heart rate sensor were installed prior to the experiment to record body motion and heart rate, respectively. At the end of the experiment, respondents were asked to provide an assessment of the perceived pain using the RPD questionnaire, as well as the ABC Scale questionnaire to obtain the level of confidence in balance when carrying a baby. The results indicated that through posture analysis, all types of baby carrier produced an average value of 490 - 520 at the sagittal shoulder angle, which falls in the normal posture category. Whereas in the craniohorizontal angle, the SSC type sling provided the best change in posture. Based on the RPD questionnaire, ring sling and jarik resulted in higher pain to the left shoulder than the SSC sling. Based on the results of the ABC scale questionnaire, the SSC sling provided a higher level of trust than the jarik and ring sling. However, no significant difference found in terms of heart rate for the three types of baby carrier.
Feasibility analysis of indonesian traditional shipping industry to strengthen domestic maritime logistic system

Indonesian traditional shipping industry is an industry which engaged in the field of transport-goods from one to another site using traditional ship called Phinisi sailing motor ship. By maximizing the role of traditional shipping, it could help Indonesia to increase the strength of 3 main pillars, politics, economy and culture on ASEAN Economic Community at once. The increasing number of traditional shipping fleet will assists the monitoring of Republic Indonesia marine areas. As it will support more local economic opportunities by open many areas that difficult to reach. In culture-wise, the existence of traditional shipping can bring the spotlight to Indonesian heritage, which is the great Phinisi. Financial and technical analysis are used in this study. The goal of the financial analysis is to find out the feasibility of traditional shipping industry, based on 4 factors; NPV, IRR, Profitability Index, and Payback Period. The sources is obtained by interviewing several companies located at Sunda Kelapa port. The scope of the problems revered to the 496 GT ship, sails through Jakarta-Palembang trading route which brings cement for 20 years old aged project. According to the positive results of the indicators, it is safe to say that traditional shipping industry is prosperous. Keywords— Indonesian Traditional Shipping, LVL and Feasibility Study
Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults

s and full-text articles were dual reviewed for inclusion and exclusion for each Key Question. Fulltext articles were obtained for all studies identified as potentially meeting inclusion criteria. Two investigators independently reviewed all full-text articles for final inclusion or exclusion, and discrepancies were resolved through discussion and consensus, with a third investigator making the final decision if necessary. Data Extraction and Quality Assessment We assessed the quality of each study based on predefined criteria (Appendix E in the full report). We adapted criteria from methods proposed by Downs and Black (observational studies),30 the USPSTF,31 and the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 Group.32 The criteria used are consistent with the approach recommended by AHRQ in the Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (Methods Guide). 33 We used the term “quality” rather than the alternate term “risk of bias. ” Although both refer to internal validity, “quality” may be more familiar to most users and has potential advantages in terms of readability. We rated the quality of each randomized trial based on the methods used for randomization, allocation concealment, and blinding; the similarity of compared groups at baseline; maintenance of comparable groups; adequate reporting of dropouts, attrition, crossover, adherence, and
Remodelling Hospitals and Health Professions in Europe: Medicine, Nursing and the State

List of Figures and Boxes Glossary of Foreign Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms Acknowledgements Reorganising Hospital Medicine and Nursing in Europe European Hospitals, Medicine, Nursing and Management The Netherlands and Sweden: Quality Control The United Kingdom and France: Etatiste Traditions Germany and Italy: Federalism and Regionalism Poland and Greece: Transition or Embeddedness? Conclusions: Figuring Out the State of Professionalisation within European Health Care Notes Bibliography Author Index Subject Index Author Index Subject Index
The Impact of Product Market Competition on Debt Ratio in Vietnam Stock Market

Asymmetric information has caused difficulties for investors in the financial market when the enterprises have high competitiveness in the market but there are acts of using unusual debt ratio. Investment decisions on the stock market of investors will be negatively affected by asymmetric information. Therefore, the authors conduct research to assess the impact of product market competition on the debt ratio of enterprises listed in the Vietnam stock market (excluded the enterprises operating in the financial field) from 2010 to 2018. By analyzing panel data through the Difference Generalized method of moment (D-GMM), the research results indicate: Competitiveness factors (Tobin's Q and HHI) have a negative impact on debt ratio (DR)- the results support the predation theory. When businesses are highly competitive, there will be a tendency to reduce the debt ratio. From the results of this research, good signals of enterprises in the market (Tobin’s Q high) will reduce external debt. Besides, if these companies issue more shares, it is also a good signal for investors (according to the pecking order theory) because capital is not an urgent issue for businesses at this time when they are high competition in the market. At the same time, low-competitive enterprises will be threatened when the debt ratio tends to increase, making pressure on loan payments increase. HHI competition index (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index) has the opposite effect on debt ratio of large-scale enterprises. It can be seen that large-scale enterprises, with high economic potential when highly competitive, create pressure on enterprises with low competition, enterprises tend to reduce debt ratio. At the same time, low-competitive enterprises cannot increase their capital by issuing shares because this reduces the value of the business according to information asymmetry theory.
Land Surface Remote Sensing: Environment and Risks

Land Surface Remote Sensing: Environment and Risks explores the use of remote sensing in applications concerning the environment, including desertification and monitoring deforestation and forest fires. The first chapter covers the characterization of aerosols and gases by passive remote sensing. The next chapter presents the correlation of optical images for quantifying the deformation of the Earth's surface and geomorphological processes. The third chapter is examines remote sensing applications in the mining environment. The fourth chapter depicts the strong potential of radar imagery for volcanology and urban and mining subsidence studies. The next two chapters deal respectively with the use of remote sensing in locust control and the contribution of remote sensing to the epidemiology of infectious diseases. In the last ten years, spatial observation of the Earth? particularly continental surfaces? has expanded considerably with the launch of increasing numbers of satellites covering various applications (hydrology, biosphere, flow of surface, snow, ice, landslide, floods). This has paved the way for an explosion in the use of remote sensing data. This book offers essential coverage of space-based observation techniques for continental surfaces. The authors explore major applications and provide a corresponding detailed chapter for the physical principles, physics of measurement, and data processing requirements for each technique, bringing you up-to-date descriptions of techniques used by leading scientists in the field of remote sensing and Earth observation.Provides clear and concise descriptions of modern remote sensing methodsExplores the most current remote sensing techniques with physical aspects of the measurement (theory) and their applicationsProvides chapters on physical principles, measurement, and data processing for each technique describedDescribes optical remote sensing technology, including a description of acquisition systems and measurement corrections to be made
The Effect of Footbaths on Sleep and Fatigue in Older Korean Adults

Purpose: To determine the type and degree of effect that a hot footbath has on sleep quality and fatigue level in older Korean adults. Methods: A non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. Fifty participants from a long-term care facility in Kwangju, South Korea, were randomly selected and assigned to two groups: experimental group (27 participants) and control group (23 participants). The participants in the experimental group received hot footbaths in a temperature-controlled water tub of . They soaked their feet up to 20cm above the ankles for 30 minutes before going to bed for 3 nights. Actigraphy was used to measure their sleep patterns. The data were analyzed using the SAS program. Results: After the intervention, the total sleep satisfaction rate of the participants increased, while sleep latency and fatigue decreased significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The study results suggest that hot footbaths are beneficial for older Korean adults in enhancing sleep quality as well as reducing fatigue. Therefore, hot footbaths are recommended as a nursing intervention to improve sleep quality and to reduce fatigue in older Korean adults.
Analysis of the Budgeting System: A Case Study of a Manufacturing Company

Research aim: This paper aims to analyse the practice of the budgeting system in a light manufacturing company operating within the Iranian automotive industry. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: The paper uses a case study method based on a lighting manufacturing company. A semi-structured interview was implemented to collect the required data. The respondents consist of a total of four department managers and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Research finding: The paper found that the current system being used for budgeting is not efficient due to the significant variances between actual figures (performance) and planned budget. Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This paper is considered among the empirical studies to evaluate the budgeting system applied to a manufacturing company within the Iranian automotive industry. Practitioner/ Policy implication: The paper reveals important weaknesses in the budgeting system practised in Iran. This finding can be considered very useful as it highlights that the system suffers from inefficiency. Companies can attempt to improve the system by implementing effective methods such as the formation of a budget committee, and preparation of the cash budget to increase the efficiency of the system. Research limitation/ Implication: Although the paper provides evidence on the status of budgeting systems, it focused predominantly on interviews. Future research on this issue may use data triangulation by using other primary (e.g. questionnaire survey) and secondary data. Keywords: Budgeting System, Budget, Evaluation, Lighting Industry, Iran Type of article: Research paper JEL Classification: M4, M41