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The Role of Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Simulation Technologies in Physics Teaching
Authors: Jing Yumei , Ouyang Fangping
Published: September 2023

With the continuous progress of information technology, the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual simulation technologies into the teaching system is of great significance to promote the informatization reform of physics teaching and the cultivation of innovative talents. This paper first introduces the characteristics of the combination of artificial intelligence and virtual simulation technologies, then comprehensively analyzes the positive effects of the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual simulation technologies on physics teaching, and finally puts forward some thoughts and suggestions on the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual simulation technology into physics teaching.
Wood plastic composites as a substitution for HDF
Authors: Borysiuk Piotr , Auriga Radosław
Published: September 2023

Wood plastic composites as a substitution for HDF. As part of the research, industrial HDF boards were used and WPC composites were produced, differentiated in terms of matrix (PLA and HDPE) and filler content (40%, 50% and 60%). The density and density profile was measured to compare HDF and WPC structure. In addition, the manufactured boards were tested for strength (MOR, MOE), screw holding, thickness swelling and water absorption after immersion in water for 2 and 24 hours. WPC were characterized by a higher density than HDF boards and a uniform density profile. In addition, WPC composites were characterized by lower MOR and MOE values than HDF boards. Compared to HDF boards, WPC composites were characterized by higher values of screw holding and better resistance to moisture.
A GC-MS analysis of extracts from Populus maximowiczii extracted by supercritical CO2 with other organic solvents
Authors: Szadkowski Jan
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to determine chemical compounds extracted from Populus maximowiczii wood using supercritical CO2. Due to the gaseous form of CO2 at room conditions (pressure 1.013 hPa and temperature 20 C), this extraction was carried out using other organic solvents with different polar properties (methanol, diethyl ether, cyclohexane). The results indicate that different amounts of extracted compounds are obtained depending on the polar properties of the solvent used. The fundamental solvent, supercritical carbon dioxide, is non-polar due to the molecule's symmetry, so an additive with higher polarity was used. The most compounds were observed in the supercritical CO2 – diethyl ether extract. The least compounds were observed in the supercritical CO2 – methanol extract. No detectable quantities of phenolic derivatives such as vanillin or syringaldehyde were detected, while large terpene compounds were detected.
“PENALTY FOR MOTHERHOOD” IN THE PERCEPTION OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Authors: Moczydłowska Joanna M.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to diagnose the “motherhood penalty.” This concept includes the negative impact of motherhood on the situation of mothers in the labor market and the psychosocial effects of combining work and motherhood. This goal was achieved using the methodology of critical analysis of the literature and a survey study (survey questionnaire). The study included women who hold senior managerial positions in the business sector. The results allow us to draw a conclusion about the above-average mental and physical effort of women who combine the role of a mother with that of a high-level manager. They experience strong pressure of perfectionism and role conflict. Women in high-level managerial positions overwhelmingly did not accept the scenario of “deceleration” of career dynamics, choosing to take on a devastating workload or to hand over a significant part of the tasks of motherhood to others experiencing emotional costs because of this, such as emotional exhaustion and deep feelings of guilt.
WYKORZYSTANIE TECHNOLOGII DEEPFAKE W OPERACJACH INFORMACYJNYCH W ASPEKCIE HISTORYCZNYM I WSPÓŁCZESNYM
Authors: Chochowski Krzysztof
Published: September 2023

Operacje informacyjne można i należy rozpatrywać w kontekście walki informacyjnej, zaś technologia deepfake jest użytecznym narzędziem do jej prowadzenia. Coraz częściej bowiem rywalizacja i walka nie przybiera formy walki zbrojnej lecz walki o serca i umysły i dokonuje się w tzw. infosferze. Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje rozważania dotyczące genezy operacji informacyjnych, określa ich pojęcie i istotę, definiuje technologię deepfake i wskazuje przykłady wykorzystania tej technologii w operacjach informacyjnych tak w aspekcie historycznym jak i współczesnym.
CHILD'S PLACEMENT IN FOSTER CARE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FULFILLING CONTACTS WITH BIOLOGICAL PARENTS
Authors: Ruszkowska Marzena
Published: September 2023

The primary care tasks for a child in a family are most often performed by biological parents. Families experiencing difficulties in fulfilling care functions should be supported through planned activities aimed at restoring the family’s ability to fulfill its assigned functions, and one such activity is the fulfillment of contacts with the generational family when children are temporarily placed in foster care.The aim of this paper is to analyze the issue of cooperation with the biological family of a child placed in foster care, including the possibility of maintaining relationships between children and their biological parents.In order to obtain research material, a poll research was used, which was carried out in socialization and family – type educational care facilities, both secular and run by nuns located in three provinces: Lubelskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, as well as Świętokrzyskie. The quantitative study used individual, fuldy directed interviews with directors/ coordinators of the institutions.The article attempts to answer the question: what is the fulfillment of contacts between children placed in institutional care and their generational parents? The research shows that directors of institutions have a very different attitude to the fulfillment of contacts with biological families. Some of them undertake various types of activities aimed at reintegration. Unfortunately, some respondents are strong opponents of maintaining relations between children placed in foster care and their biological parents, arguing that this “hinders the educational work undertaken in the institution.”The greatest problem that definitely hinders both the work with the biological family and the fulfillment of the child’s contact with the parents is the issue related to the placement of pupils in institutional care who do not necessarily reside in the county where the institution is located.
FEE TARIFFS IN URBAN TRANSPORT AS A SOCIAL POLICY TOOL
Authors: Jurczak Marcin
Published: September 2023

The article addresses the issue of public transport charges as an element of social policy. In the first part, the author reviews concepts in the field of social policy. This review provides a basis for further reflection on the current macroeconomic situation. The rise in the cost of living in various areas is one of the most important challenges for households today, and appropriate tariff regulation, which reduces the cost of public services, is a valuable tool for social policy. The aim of the article is to review the current public transport tariff offer in cities (tariffs reduction and preferences) and from the perspective of families. The result of the review is a tabular summary of the applied solutions. Article is based on literature analysis (and document research), analysis of selected case studies and observations.
VISUALISATION OF THE EVENT IN 3D AND CONFRONTING IT WITH THE CONCLUSIONS FROM BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO EVALUATE THE VERSION PRESENTED BY THE WITNESS OR SUSPECT
Authors: Choromański Kacper
Published: September 2023

The article presents topics related to the 3D visualisation of the event, the reconstruction of the event on the basis of bloodstain pattern analysis and the verification of versions presented by personal sources of evidence. The text shows whether in Polish investigative and judicial prac-tice, these three issues occur together or separately and what is the relationship between them. The author presents the result of the work based on an extensive library search, an analysis of court records from two district courts and based on his long practice. The discussion covers essential issues related to the practical aspects of combining these fields to create comprehensive documents to streamline motions for litigants. The conclusions of the article allow for a better understanding of the current state of affairs and the development of better solutions for the legal system for the future.
ZARZĄDZANIE BEZPIECZEŃSTWEM INFRASTRUKTURY KRYTYCZNEJ
Authors: Jagusiak Bogusław , Kaczmarek Waldemar
Published: September 2023

W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań w problematyce infrastruktury krytycznej, postrzeganej z perspektywy zapewnienia warunków jej sprawnego funkcjonowania. Przedmiotem badań jest infrastruktura krytyczna, postrzegana w aspekcie działań zapewniających jej funkcjonowanie. Celem prowadzonych dociekań było zidentyfikowanie podstawowych założeń zarządzania bezpieczeństwem obiektów (systemów) zaliczanych do infrastruktury krytycznej. Główny problem badawczy sformułowany został w postaci pytania tj. jakie działania należy podejmować, by sprawnie zarządzać bezpieczeństwem infrastruktury krytycznej. Badacze problematyki postawili tezę, że utrzymanie w pełnej gotowości do przeciwdziałania różnego rodzaju zagrożeniom profesjonalnych struktur zarządzania infrastrukturą krytyczną, pozwala na jej sprawne działanie, eliminowanie potencjalnych zagrożeń, a także szybkie usuwanie skutków niekorzystnych zdarzeń. Niniejszą problematykę zaprezentowano na podstawie dokumentów normatywnych (usta-wy, rozporządzenia), a także wybranej literatury, poświęconej funkcjonowaniu systemu zarządzania kryzysowego.
DIAGNOZA SYSTEMU KSZTAŁCENIA DLA BEZPIECZEŃSTWA W POLICJI
Authors: Kochańczyk Rafał , Wiśniewski Bernard , Ciarka Mariusz
Published: September 2023

Artykuł prezentuje rozważania dotyczące diagnozy systemu kształcenia dla bezpieczeństwa w Policji. Zagrożenia i wyzwania znajdujące się w zakresie bezpieczeństwa i porządku publicznego wymagają stosowania rozwiązań mających swoje źródło w przepisach prawa powszechnie obowiązującego i miejscowego. One z kolei są podstawą wprowadzania rozwiązań organizacyjnych, które wymagają systematycznego doskonalenia. Doskonalenie to ma swoje źródło w poszukiwaniu odpowiedzi na pytania: jak jest? dlaczego tak jest? Udzielenie ich wymaga wiedzy z zakresu bezpieczeństwa, edukacji, prawa oraz zarządzania. Na tej podstawie można odpowiedzieć na pytanie: jak powinno być? Podczas poszukiwania wyjaśnień na tak zadane pytania niezbędna jest wiedza dotycząca zarówno potrzeb jak i możliwości ich spełnienia przy uwzględnieniu ograniczeń, które w sposób naturalny mogą pojawić się w każdej organizacji, w tym również Policji. Niniejszy artykuł jest próbą wyjaśnienia kwestii związanych z pytaniami diagnostycznymi, mogącymi stanowić podstawę do wprowadzenia kolejnych rozwiązań w Policji.
WYZWANIA W ZAKRESIE REKRUTACJI DO SŁUŻBY W POLICJI – DIAGNOZA NA PRZYKŁADZIE WOJEWÓDZTWA OPOLSKIEGO
Authors: Kochańczyk Rafał , Wiśniewski Bernard , Ciarka Mariusz
Published: September 2023

Bez względu jak będziemy charakteryzować bezpieczeństwo, kluczowym elementem do jego utrzymania jest posiadanie odpowiednio wyszkolonej kadry. Niestety deficyt osób w wieku produkcyjnym w najbliższych latach, jak wskazują prognozy demograficzne będzie się pogłębiać. Sytuacja ta dotyczyć będzie również formacji odpowiedzialnych za utrzymanie bezpieczeństwa i porządku publicznego, zarówno jeżeli chodzi o funkcjonariuszy, jak i też pracowników cywilnych. W poniższym artykule dokonano diagnozy tego stanu rzeczy na przykładzie województwa opolskiego. Zaprezentowano najważniejsze czynniki, które już mają lub w niedalekiej przyszłości będą miały wpływ na proces rekrutacji do służby. Do tych czynników należy zaliczyć demografię, sytuację na rynku pracy, nastawienie młodego pokolenia do podjęcia trudnych, niebezpiecznych obowiązków. Przedstawiono również przedsięwzięcia, jakie są realizowane przez policyjne komórki kadrowe, w garnizonie opolskim, aby pozyskać nowych kandydatów do służby w Policji.
O BRASIL E A INTEGRAÇÃO REGIONAL: O DESCOMPASSO ENTRE O INCENTIVO ESTATAL E A ADESÃO SOCIAL
Authors: Pinto Rafael Cesar Ilha
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo é parte integrante de um projeto de pesquisa mais amplo, que busca analisar a integração regional latino-americana a partir da percepção de diferentes atores sociais brasileiros. Propõe-se aqui a considerar os diferentes processos de integração regional nos quais a República Federativa do Brasil está evolvida, fazendo uma análise descritiva da posição oficial governamental quanto a estes em termos de responsabilidades políticas e financeiras assumidas e a adesão instrumental prática e racional, como também ideológica, dos segmentos organizados (empresariado, sociedade civil, associações de classe, etc.), assim como o apoio difuso da opinião pública brasileira quanto à participação nacional nestes processos. Para tanto, o artigo faz em um primeiro momento uma análise de conteúdo da posição oficial atual da chancelaria brasileira em relação, fundamentalmente, à constituição da CELAC e UNASUL e a manutenção do MERCOSUL; por conseguinte, uma análise da participação dos segmentos organizados da sociedade brasileira em fóruns e comitês da estrutura organizativa das instituições da integração; por fim, a apresentação e considerações analíticas das informações de opinião pública quanto à integração referentes ao Brasil que constam nos bancos de dados do Latinobarômetro e World ValuesSurvey. Ao final do artigo propõe-se uma reflexão quanto às diferenças e convergências entre as posições dos atores sociais, políticos e econômicos que atuam nestes processos.
Comparison of acetylcholinesterase among employees based on job positions and personal protective equipment in fuel station
Authors: Polyong Chan Pattama , Thetkathuek Anamai
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) among employees based on job positions and the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) in fuel station areas. The sample group consisted of 200 people sorted into various groups, including (i) Inside fuel dispenser area (I-FDA) group consisting of 100 employees for refueling, cashier, and loading fuel into storage tanks, and (ii) Outside fuel dispenser area (O-FDA) group, consisting of 100 employees working in convenience stores, food stores, coffee shops, and offices, as well as general staff and car washers. Data were collected using interview questionnaires and blood samples were analyzed for AChE activity. The results showed that the I-FDA group had a significantly lower mean of serum AChE (7.38±1.73 U/ml) than the O-FDA group (7.85±1.49 U/ml) (p<0.05). The I-FDA group had a 2.43 times higher risk of abnormal serum AChE than the O-FDA group (OR=2.43, 95%CI=1.05-5.60). When considering the risk factors for job positions, it was found that refueling and cashier positions had lower AChE activity levels than those who did not (p<0.05). In the part, employees for food sales in a closed building and those wearing PPE masks had significantly higher AChE activity levels than those who did not or who wore them (p<0.05). Based on the aforementioned, employers at fuel stations should strictly determine the appropriate measures for wearing a PPE mask. Further, employees should be provided accommodation away from oil supply or enclosed buildings during breaks to reduce the effects on the neurotransmitter.
Assessment of Lecturers’ Acceptance and Adoption of M-Learning Technology for Instructional Delivery in Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Uwumagbe Rita Mizilafe
Published: September 2023

This study assessed lecturers’ acceptance and adoption of M-learning technology for instructional delivery in tertiary institution in Kogi State. The study was guided by six research questions and four of them were hypothesized. The study adopted a descriptive research of the cross sectional survey type. The population of the study consisted of lecturers in tertiary institutions in Kogi State. Purposive sampling technique was used to select one university, one polytechnic and one college of education that was used for the study. The sample size of the respondent was 333 lecturers. A researcher’s designed questionnaire titled LAAMTID was used as the instrument for data collection and the study instrument was validated by experts. Mean, ttest and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The analysis was done using SPSS. The findings indicated that lecturers’ in tertiary institutions in Kogi State accept M-learning technology. That gender was not a moderating factor in lecturers’ acceptance of M-learning technology in instructional delivery in tertiary institutions in Kogi State. Also, that gender was a moderating factor in lecturers’ adoption of M-learning technology in instructional delivery in tertiary institutions in Kogi State. That area of specialization is not a moderating factor in the acceptance of M-learning technology among lecturers’ in tertiary institutions in Kogi State. Based on these findings, it was recommended that lecturers ’should be motivated and encouraged to incorporate the adoption of M-learning technology for instructional delivery in tertiary institutions by organizing of workshop through agencies such as TETFUND. Gender should be considered in the adoption of M-learning technology, authorities of tertiary institutions should adopt strategies that are gender sensitive while planning to integrate Mlearning technology. Also, lecturers irrespective of their area of specialization should be given equal opportunity to integrate and u
Making big things move
Authors: Francis Nick , Thurogood Michael
Published: September 2023

This article outlines key considerations for any structural engineer involved in the conception, design and delivery of moving structures, and provides advice on seeking specialist support.
Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 9: The role of the principal designer with reference to temporary works
Authors: Banks John
Published: September 2023

John Banks examines the role of principal designer under CDM 2015 and discusses how this relates to temporary works design on a project.
Research Progress on Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
Authors: Zhao Jiefan , Zhao Yuhui , Gu Jianqi , Dong Qing
Published: September 2023

HPV-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma is classified as a distinct clinical entity that differs substantially from other types of head and neck tumors in terms of epidemiology, morphology, molecular and clinical features, treatment, and prognosis. The research progress in the above aspects is mainly reviewed.
Advances in Research on Risk Factors for Disease Progression in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Authors: Li Jialiang , Yang Jie , He Yunpeng , Liu Jianhe
Published: September 2023

Advanced prostate cancer has mostly lost the chance of surgery, and has a low 5-year survival rate and high mortality rate. Therefore, exploring the risk factors for advanced prostate cancer disease progression can help formulate scientific and standardized treatment plans and strategies for advanced prostate cancer disease progression. Intervention measures provide evidence to improve the quality of life and survival rate of patients. Based on the existing research reports at home and abroad, I reviewed the risk factors related to the progression of advanced prostate cancer.
Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Continuous Care on Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Lin Zang , Sen Yang
Published: September 2023

A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effect of continuing care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A review of the PUBMED, CNKI, and Wan Fang databases was done, to find ten randomized controlled trials that used continuous care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and Review Manager 5.4 the Meta analysis was performed. Results: Meta-analysis showed that continuation of care could improve fasting blood glucose [MD=-2.17, 95% CI (-3.10, -1.23), P<0.00001], 2-hour postprandial blood glucose [MD=-2.58, 95% CI (-3.21, -1.96), P<0.00001], and glycosylated hemoglobin [MD=-1.20, 95%CI (-2.04, -0.36), P=0.005]. Conclusion: Continuous care is of great significance for the control of blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Voigt Transformation Not Equivalent to the Lorentz Transformation
Authors: Sfarti A.
Published: September 2023

In the present paper we dispel the belief that the transformation developed by W. Voigt is equivalent to the Lorentz transformation. Throughout the history, there have been several arguments, both pro and con. In the current paper we present an argument that has not been shown before aimed at settling the dispute. We demonstrate that the Voigt transformation is not equivalent to the Lorentz transformation.
Exploratory Factor Model of Technology Adoption in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Esquer Lidia Amalia Zallas , Ruíz Héctor Daniel Molina , Sanchez Arturo Sánchez , Lirios Cruz García , Gracia Tirso Javier Hernández
Published: September 2023

The pandemic was mitigated and controlled through distancing and confinement policies, but the stigma towards anti-COVID-19 devices opened the discussion about trust and adoption towards preventive technology. The aim of this paper was to explore the dimensions of trust and adoption of anti-pandemic technology. A cross-sectional, psychometric and correlational study was carried out with a sample of 186 students selected for the use of anti-COVID-19 technology in their professional practices and social service. The results show three dimensions related to the usefulness, efficiency and use of anti-pandemic technology. In relation to the state of the art, the scope and limits of the study are highlighted to propose the extension of the model.
The Construction and Implementation of Practical Teaching Model for Cultivating Application-Oriented-Talents in Mechanical Engineering
Authors: Jiang Hongkui
Published: September 2023

Strengthening the training of application-oriented-talents and improving students’ engineering literacy is an important issue faced by applied local undergraduate institutions. Practical teaching plays a particularly important role in the cultivation of application-oriented-talents. Taking the practical teaching in the field of mechanical engineering as an example, this article elaborates on the construction model and practical effects of practical teaching for the training of application-oriented-talents.
Starbucks’ Global Journey: Internationalization, Challenges, and Brand Positioning
Authors: Zhang Xinyi
Published: September 2023

The irreversible trend of globalization has fostered increased cultural exchange and business interactions worldwide, prompting companies to internationalize. Understanding international marketing becomes imperative for marketers. This essay examines Starbucks’ internationalization through the lens of international marketing theory. It analyzes the role of proactive and reactive motives in Starbucks’ global expansion and delves into the significance of physical distance in internationalization decisions. The challenges encountered during Starbucks’ internationalization journey, such as the failure in Australia, underscore the role of adapting to local cultures. The brand positioning of Starbucks as a global brand is explored, encompassing its transnational strategy, customer types, and value creation. By embracing a premium image and addressing quality, global mythology, and social responsibility dimensions, Starbucks successfully appeals to diverse global consumers.
The Interactive Creativity of the Digital Era: Exploring How Media Art Redefines the Relationship Between Audience and Artwork
Authors: Takala Gwenaël Beckett
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the transformative landscape of interactive media art, shedding light on its historical evolution, theoretical foundations, and contemporary manifestations. Through an in-depth analysis of key principles and case studies, the paper delves into the redefinition of the audience-artwork relationship, examining co-creation, shifts from spectatorship to participation, and the empowerment of audiences as collaborators. It also investigates the technological innovations driving interactive creativity, challenges faced, and the profound impact on art, technology, and audience engagement. By navigating this dynamic intersection of art and interactivity, the paper uncovers the potential for a more inclusive, participatory, and transformative artistic landscape.
The Impact of Anchoring Bias on Financial Decision-Making: Exploring Cognitive Biases in Decision-Making Processes
Authors: Wang Bingqing
Published: September 2023

This article explores the concept of anchoring bias in financial decision-making. Anchoring bias refers to the tendency for individuals to rely too heavily on an initial anchor when making judgments or decisions, even if the anchor is arbitrary or irrelevant. The article defines anchoring bias, discusses its effects on investment decisions, pricing and valuation decisions, and risk assessment and management. Strategies for recognizing and reducing the impact of anchoring bias are explored, including awareness and reflection, seeking diverse perspectives, considering multiple anchors, utilizing decision-making tools, and encouraging independent thinking. The role of education and training in minimizing anchoring bias is discussed, as well as the importance of diversification and independent analysis in decision-making. By understanding and addressing anchoring bias, individuals can make more rational and unbiased financial decisions.
Biomechanics of the Ankle: Exploring Structure, Function, and Injury Mechanisms
Authors: Hou Qiling
Published: September 2023

This paper provides an overview of the biomechanical considerations related to ankle injury prediction, prevention, and rehabilitation. Firstly, we discuss the biomechanical factors that contribute to ankle fractures, including loading patterns and bone density. We then explore various biomechanical assessment techniques, such as motion analysis, force measurements, and imaging modalities, which can be used to predict injury risk, guide treatment decisions, and monitor rehabilitation progress. Additionally, we examine biomechanical interventions, including bracing, taping, muscle strengthening, and proprioceptive training, which have proven effective in improving ankle stability and preventing injuries. Furthermore, we highlight the emerging technologies of wearable sensors and computational modeling, which offer new avenues for assessing ankle biomechanics and personalizing interventions. Ultimately, this paper emphasizes the integration of biomechanics with personalized medicine as a promising approach for optimizing ankle injury prevention and rehabilitation outcomes. However, further research is needed to address unanswered questions and explore future directions in ankle biomechanics.
Comparing Exercise Modalities for Effective Weight Management: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Xing Hua
Published: September 2023

This article examines the effectiveness of various exercise modalities for weight management. It discusses the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), yoga, Pilates, and recreational activities on weight loss, body composition changes, and metabolic outcomes. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating different modalities to optimize weight management efforts. Additionally, it provides recommendations for future research in this field.
Contemporary Developments in Sport Pedagogy and Their Implications for Sport Management Education
Authors: Zhu Yuan
Published: September 2023

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the contemporary developments in sport pedagogy and their implications for sport management education. Sport pedagogy, as a field of study, focuses on the various teaching and learning strategies employed in sports education. It encompasses principles and approaches that aim to optimize the learning experience, enhance skill development, and create a positive and inclusive learning environment within sports settings. This paper explores the intersection of sport pedagogy and sport management education, highlighting key trends and advancements in sport pedagogy and their relevance to preparing future sport managers. The paper discusses the integration of technology in sport management education, the incorporation of experiential learning, and the promotion of inclusion and diversity in sport management programs. By embracing these contemporary developments, sport management education can enhance the learning experience, prepare students for the dynamic sports industry, and foster inclusive and culturally sensitive practices. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating contemporary sport pedagogy in sport management education and outlining potential benefits for students, educators, and the sports industry. Furthermore, it identifies future directions for research and practice in this area, highlighting the need for ongoing evaluation, innovation, and adaptation to meet the evolving needs of the sports industry and its stakeholders.
BİZANS İMPARATORLUĞU’NDA EVLİLİK VE KADIN
Authors: KORUNUR Harun
Published: September 2023

Kadınlar yaradılıştan günümüze hayatın içerisinde var olmuş, bazen kutsallaştırılmış bazen de cadı olarak görülmüş ve işkenceye uğramışlardır. Yaşam koşullarına bağlı olarak kimi zaman ön plana çıkmış kimi zaman da ikinci planda kalarak toplumdan soyutlanmışlardır. Pek çok imparatorlukta olduğu gibi Bizans imparatorluğunda da kadının yeri yadsınamaz. Bizans İmparatorluğu bin yılı aşkın bir süre varlığını devam ettiren önemli siyasî teşekküllerden birisi olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu uzun süre zarfında kadın algısı ve kadının toplum içindeki yeri değişim göstermiştir. Hıristiyanlık dininin ve örfi alışkınlıkların etkisiyle kadın toplumdaki yerini almıştır. Her dönem toplumun temel taşı olan kadınların Bizans İmparatorluğu’nda sosyal yaşam içerisindeki varlıkları, annelik vasıfları, eş olarak görevleri, evlilik gelenekleri araştırmamızın konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Bizans İmparatorluğu’nun uzun süren varlığı boyunca kadınlara bakışı ve onların toplum içerisinde ne şekilde konumlandırıldığı genel bir anlatı ile kaynaklara dayandırılarak ve yorumlanarak bazen de özel örnekler verilerek anlatılmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın amacı Bizans toplumunda kadın algısı
Formación con el ejemplo: la reconstrucción de la identidad cívica
Authors: Morán Mayorga Angélica María
Published: September 2023

La educación, es un sistema de relaciones intersubjetivas, donde el ser humano aprende su noción socialmente existencial, determinando una conciencia y principios de otredad; por ello, el continuum formativo, ha de ser una múltiple apreciación del entramado comunitario, logrando florecer una simbiosis entre el saber, pensar y conducta escolar, la cual, implique su interacción y dialógica constructiva, orientando actitudes dirigidas desde una vigencia axiológica de respeto y resguardo colectivo. De esta manera, se plantea como objetivo, interpretar desde una dimensión bibliográfica como la formación con el ejemplo en las aulas de la educación básica de Ecuador, reconstruye la identidad cívica del escolar. Esta convergencia utópica, permite generar una estructuración conceptual mediada por una nueva concepción paradigmática, basada en la aprehensión de una conciencia social.
Síndromes tutoriales: transitando hacia las competencias sistémicas en la gestión del conocimiento en investigación
Authors: Llovera Alvarado José Gregorio
Published: September 2023

La gestión del conocimiento se ha provisto de un capital intelectual que hegemoniza la manera de hacer ciencia, demandando procesos tutoriales sistémicos en la orientación investigativa. Sentido que orienta establecer como propósito, comprender el desarrollo de los síndromes tutoriales en la gestión del conocimiento en investigación, para la transición hacia las competencias sistémicas durante la dirección del Trabajo de Grado, en los programas de Postgrado de las Universidades Venezolanas. La visión paradigmática estuvo basada en el interpretativismo, articulada en el método fenomenológico. Los sujetos de estudio fueron dos (2) tutorados y dos (2) tutores de maestrías. La técnica de recopilación de información empleada fue la entrevista a profundidad. Los hallazgos discursivos y empíricos fueron interpretados con el proceso de categorización, triangulación mixta. Los resultados determinaron que, cuando el tutor asume una concepción metodológica como única vía, limita la capacidad creativa, producción y estilo de pensamiento del sujeto investigador.
Die Vielfalt des Verwaltungsmanagements – Mehr als „Machen“ –
Authors: Hill Hermann
Published: September 2023

Dem Beitrag liegt ein weiter Begriff des Managements zugrunde, der auch Aspekte von Governance und Rechtsanwendung einschließt. Neben der direkten Steuerung durch Gesetz und Performance-Indikatoren werden eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten zur Einflussnahme und indirekten Pflege des Handlungsfeldes aufgezeigt.
Krisenkommunikation in Kommunen
Authors: Otten Henrique Ricardo , Schophaus Malte
Published: September 2023

Kommunen sind zunehmend mit Krisen konfrontiert, die Risiken mit sich bringen und auf die die Verwaltungen kommunikativ reagieren müssen. Am Beispiel der Corona-Krise wird anhand von Literaturanalysen und Experteninterviews die Risikokommunikation der Kommunalverwaltungen untersucht. Die Interviews wurden mit Kommunikationsexperten aus fünf kreisfreien Städten und fünf Kreisen in Nordrhein-Westfalen geführt. Es wird deutlich, dass die Verwaltungen sich auf bekannte Arten von Krisen gut vorbereitet fühlen. Die Corona-Krise hingegen wird in Art und Ausmaß als neu und unvorhersehbar beschrieben. Die Kommunalverwaltungen mussten neue kommunikative Modi zum Umgang damit finden. Erste Folgerungen für Kommunalverwaltungen werden aus den Ergebnissen abgeleitet und die Krisenkommunikation in der Corona-Pandemie wird als Herausforderung und zugleich als Impulsgeber für Kommunalverwaltungen – auch für zukünftige Krisen – diskutiert.
Planungs- und Genehmigungs- beschleunigung im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien
Authors: Bogumil Jörg , Gerber Sascha , Vogel Hans-Josef
Published: September 2023

Die Beschleunigung von Planungs- und Genehmigungsverfahren im Bereich der Energiewende ist durch den Beschluss des BVerfG aus dem Jahr 2021 verfassungsrechtlich besser abgesichert und wird politisch parteiübergreifend unterstützt. So sind in den letzten zwei Jahren zahlreiche Maßnahmen sowohl auf Bundes- als auch auf Länderebene zur Beschleunigung von Planungs- und Genehmigungsprozessen insbesondere mit Bezug auf Erneuerbare Energien und an erster Stelle auf Windkraft angestoßen worden. Dennoch gibt es nach wie vor erhebliche Umsetzungsprobleme auf der Ebene der Gesetzgebung und vor allem auf der Ebene der Verwaltungsprozesse. Dies betrifft Fragen des Artenschutzes, der Prüfpraxis verschiedenster Behörden und den nach wie vor schleppenden Ausbau von Beschleunigungseffekten durch Digitalisierungsmaßnahmen. Zudem zeigt sich, dass vor allem die Kommunen bei den Erneuerbaren Energien und beim klimafreundlichen Umbau der lokalen Lebenswelten und Infrastrukturen besser durch Bund und Länder unterstützt werden, um die ehrgeizigen Zielvorgaben zu erfüllen.
Kann Deutschland E-Government?
Authors: Bartholomae Florian , Nam Chang Woon , Steinhoff Peter
Published: September 2023

Alle einschlägigen Indikatoren der UN und EU weisen auf die Schwäche und die schleppende Entwicklung des deutschen E-Government-Systems hin, vor allem in Bezug auf die unzureichende Bereitstellung von öffentlichen Online-Diensten. Um dieses Problem anzugehen, wurde 2017 das Onlinezugangsgesetz erlassen, wonach bis 2022 Bund, Länder und Kommunen 575 Dienstleistungen elektronisch über Verwaltungsportale bereitstellen müssen. Diese Frist wurde jedoch nicht eingehalten. Eine systematische Analyse zu diesem Thema zeigt, dass es nicht nur erhebliche Disparitäten zwischen den verschiedenen Verwaltungsebenen gibt, sondern auch zwischen den einzelnen Bundesländern. Dies legt nahe, dass in diesem Zusammenhang die föderale Struktur bei einem auf Standardisierung angewiesenen Prozess wie der Bereitstellung von Online-Diensten nachteilig ist. Mögliche Lösungen umfassen eine bessere Kooperation, einheitliche Softwarelösungen sowie die Unterstützung durch künstliche Intelligenz.
Ist Religionsunterricht wirklich ein Pflichtfach?
Authors: Janssen Achim
Published: September 2023

Nach einhelliger Meinung und ständiger Praxis ist der konfessionelle Religionsunterricht in den öffentlichen Schulen für konfessionsangehörige Schüler ein Pflichtfach (mit Abmelderecht) und kein Wahlfach (mit Anmeldemöglichkeit). Das erweist sich als zweifelhaft, betreibt man eine methodengerechte (d.h. wörtliche, historische, systematische und teleologische) Auslegung der Verfassungsgarantien des elterlichen Bestimmungsrechts und des „ordentlichen Lehrfachs“ (Art. 7 Abs. 2, 3 S. 1 GG).
Schuld und Entschuldigung in der Mediation
Authors: Duhnkrack Justus , Troja Markus
Published: September 2023

In einer Mediation können Schuldfragen und Entschuldigungsforderungen Gegenstand der Konfliktbearbeitung werden. In einem erfolgreichen Entschuldigungsprozess liegt das Potenzial, eine soziale Beziehung zu erneuern. Beachtenswert sind dabei die Schuldvoraussetzungen und ihre unterschiedlichen Kombinationsmöglichkeiten, damit eine Entschuldigungserklärung der Erwartung der verletzten Partei entspricht. Mediator:innen können den Entschuldigungsprozess durch ihre Gesprächsführung unterstützen, indem sie in einem iterativen Prozess das »Angebot« der sich entschuldigenden Partei und die Erwartung der verletzten Partei in Einklang bringen. Der Beitrag nimmt das Potenzial sowie die Risiken eines Entschuldigungsprozesses in der Mediation in den Blick.
Konfliktstile und deren Bedeutung für interpersonales Vertrauen, Gerechtigkeits- erleben und Zufriedenheit. Eine empirische Untersuchung von Freiwilligenarbeit in Non-Profit-Organisationen
Authors: Thiel Kathrin
Published: September 2023

Konfliktstile beschreiben Handlungsweisen, wie Personen in Konflikten agieren. Es bestehen theoretische Überlegungen zu Zusammenhängen von Konfliktstilen und Vertrauen sowie Gerechtigkeitserleben, welche für die Freiwilligenarbeit empirisch überprüft werden. Die Ergebnisse einer Fragebogenstudie mit Freiwilligen (N = 194) verweisen auf positive Auswirkungen der berichteten Wahl von kooperativen Konfliktstilen, insbesondere Problemlösen und Nachgeben. Sie tragen zur Erklärung von Vertrauen in andere Engagierte, zu organisationalem Gerechtigkeitserleben sowie zur Erklärung von Zufriedenheit bei. Die vorliegenden Daten bestätigen auch die vermittelnden Wirkungen von organisationalem Gerechtigkeitserleben und interpersonellem Vertrauen auf die Zufriedenheit im Engagement. Die Studie verweist damit auf die Bedeutung eines gelingenden Konfliktmanagements in der Freiwilligenarbeit in NPOs.
Antigones Schwestern
Authors: Škof Lenart
Published: September 2023

In Antigone's Sisters, Lenart Škof explores the power of love in our world. Focusing on Antigone, Savitri, and Mary, the book offers an investigation into various feminine figures from a variety of philosophical, mythological, theological, and literary contexts. The book also elaborates on the feminine aspects of selected concepts from modern philosophical texts, such as the Matrix in Jakob Böhme, Clara in F. W. J. Schelling, beyng in Martin Heidegger, chóra in Jacques Derrida, and breath in Luce Irigaray's thought. With its new interpretation of Antigone and related readings of Irigaray, Kristeva, and Ettinger, Antigone's Sisters aims to identify some of the reasons for this forgetting of love, and to show that it is only love that can bring peace to our ethically disrupted world.
Die Krux mit der Moral
Authors: Wolf Harry
Published: September 2023

Do you sometimes think the world could be a better place? Do you think that hunger, war, poverty and misery should be eliminated? The signs pointing to the world getting better are currently not good. War is raging in Ukraine, the pandemic remains prevalent, the first consequences of global warming have already reached us. Moral issues are at stake. We argue about the right measures to contain the Corona pandemic, how to end the Ukraine war, and how to prevent the climate catastrophe. How could the world become a better place and what role does morality play in the context of power, politics, the individual and society?
Lack of association between the VEGFA gene polymorphisms and preterm birth in Korean women
Authors: Shi Yue , Kim Hyung Jun , Kim Seong Yong , Kim Ga Eun , Jin Han Jun
Published: September 2023

Preterm birth (PTB), a pregnancy-related disease, is defined as a birth before 37 weeks of gestation. It is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, and its incidence rate is steadily increasing. Various genetic factors can contribute to the etiology of PTB. Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) gene is an important angiogenic gene and its polymorphisms have been reported to be associated with PTB development. Therefore, we conducted a case-control study to evaluate the association between VEGFA rs699947, rs2010963, and rs3025039 polymorphisms and PTB in Korean women. A total of 271 subjects (116 patients with PTB and 155 women at ≥38 weeks of gestation) were analyzed in this study. The genotyping of VEGFA gene polymorphisms was performed using polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism. No significant association between the patients with PTB and the control groups was confirmed. In the combination analysis, we found a significant association between PTB and VEGFA rs699947 CC-rs2010963 GG-rs3025039 CC combination (odds ratio, 3.77; 95% confidence interval, 1.091 to 13.032; p = 0.031). The VEGFA rs699947, rs2010963, and rs3025039 polymorphisms might have no genetic association with the pathogenesis of PTB in Korean women. However, the combination analysis indicates the possibility that VEGFA acts in PTB pathophysiology. Therefore, larger sample sets and replication studies are required to further elucidate our findings.
Defining The Decisive Factors on Purchase and Comparing Feature Importance Methods
Authors: Demir Erman , Daniş F. Serhan
Published: September 2023

Online retail companies focus on two activities for getting revenue in their businesses and to survive in the market. First activity is increasing traffic of the online shopping platform and second activity is converting this traffic to revenue for the company. Marketing facilities try to attract customers to the online shopping platforms at great costs. Because of the costs of getting traffic, it is crucial to make customers order. Online shopping platforms need to understand which factors are decisive on customer purchase decision. In this study, which factors are decisive on consumer purchase decisions will be studied on an e-commerce retail platform from Turkey, Hepsiburada. Which of these factors are most decisive try to be defined: traffic source type (google, campaign, direct etc.) of the customer, customer persona or segment, which types of page or page components has been seen, product position on the page, does the customer benefited from campaign or discount, product review scores and counts, has the product recommended or not. In this study, data will be gathered from Hepsiburada transactions stored in google's big query environment. Performance problems will be solved via SQL optimization and other methods. Data quality issues will be fixed to get consistent results. Then statistical methods, supervised machine learning and deep learning methods will be applied to data for getting feature importances. Importance value of the features will show which factor decisive on customer purchase decision. Feature importance values will be compared and evaluated according to method, model results. Hyperparameter tunings is applied to the methods. Also, the model performances will be compared and evaluated. This study uses and compares 7 methods and there is no comprehensive study in literature in terms of method variety.
Utilizing Transfer Learning on Landscape Image Classification Using the VGG16 Model
Authors: MAYANJA Abubakar , ÖZKAN İlker Ali , TAŞDEMİR Şakir
Published: September 2023

In recent times, the need for the use of image classification techniques of machine learning to solve worldly problems in various areas such as agriculture, the health sector, and tourism is rocketing up day by day. Traditionally, one of the most used techniques in image classification is the use of deep neural networks called convolution neural networks (CNN). To come up with a good network model, one needs to have an enormous quantity of data in the form of images and design a network model from scratch in a trial-and-error way. This not only takes a lot of time but also requires very powerful computation equipment such as graphical processing units (GPU). To overcome such barriers, a machine learning technique called transfer learning enables the use of already trained network models in the form of fine-tuning them to solve related issues. In this work, the 2014 ImageNet winner model called Vgg16 was adopted to classify landscape images in the Intel dataset. The dataset contains 5 categories of images namely buildings, forest, glacier, mountain, sea, and street. The performance of Vgg16 was compared to that of a 7-layer ordinary convolution neural network and the results showed that transfer learning with Vgg16 outperformed the ordinary network by 90.1% for Vgg16 compared to 62.5% for the ordinary convolutional neural network model.
Analysis of Thermal Performance of Double Flow Finned Absorber Solar Air Heater
Authors: Linn Zar Chi , Swe War War Min , Soe Aung Kyaw , Latt Aung Ko
Published: September 2023

This paper investigated the thermal performance of a solar air collector with attached rectangular fins both theoretically and experimentally. The effects of mass flow rate (0.015 kg/s to 0.06 kg/s) and fin spacing on thermal performance and temperature rise were investigated using varying solar radiation intensity (500, 600, 700, and 800 W/m2). The results show that, when using a finned absorber instead of a plane absorber, the maximum thermal efficiency of 1.264 times was achieved. Additionally, at a lower mass flow rate of 0.015 kg/s, a maximum increase in temperature rise has been observed to be 1.243 times greater than that of a plane absorber.