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THE OPPORTUNITY OF INTRODUCING GIS INTO A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDY PROGRAM
Authors: Felea Mihai , Albastroiu Irina
Published: February 2023

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer mapping system developed for capturing, storing, querying, analyzing, modifying and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. GIS is already applied in different parts of tourism business or logistics and it can be used for managing information about a business, a business sector, business activity in a region, country or global.
GIS in economic universities education is a new topic and there are few that offer business programs that include GIS technologies. Business students need geographic information system skills to analyze the geographic elements of business science. This paper focuses on the introduction of a Geographic Information Systems module into a bachelor or master study program of Business Administration. In order to achieve this aim, an extensive literature review was performed for understanding the GIS technologies and applications in business. On the other side, an online questionnaire was used as an instrument for the study. The objective of the survey was to study the possible problems regarding the incorporating GIS in a Business Administration curriculum and find the solutions to them, by studying deeply the opinion of the university teachers.The study was designed to give answers in teacher's familiarization with GIS technology, main obstacles in using GIS in the university and the teachers' opinions on the necessity of GIS within their disciplines. The study came to conclusion that teachers of the economic universities understand the importance of GIS in business administration and they wish to introduce GIS module as a part of program curriculum.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ICT. PRACTICAL APPROACH AND BENEFITS FOR ADULT EDUCATION.
Authors: Litoiu Nicoleta
Published: February 2023

Education faces continuous challenges trying to adapt to the everyday life situation. The new teaching and learning practices, involving blended and collaborative approaches, are in front line of the European strategy which focuses on E-competences and e-skills as autonomous elements of personal and professional development to be supported by specific learning activities and patterns. The latest ICT solutions for simulations, virtual worlds, immersive learning and enhanced learning experiences are continuously producing renewed toolkits, supporting the development of authentic learning settings. From this perspective, the needs for communication and collaboration, for exchange ideas and for harmonizing the educational patterns are obvious.
This paper analyses the role of ICT-based professional development training programs for changing the teaching and learning process in the context of adult education, with a particular focus on entrepreneurial training program. This training program was developed during the implementation of the European project "Development of the entrepreneurial competences - an efficient alternative for adaptation to the labour market in the information society (POSDRU/92/3.1/S/62353)", coordinated by the Career Counselling and Guidance Center, University Politehnica of Bucharest. These kind of ICT- supported training programs represent a suitable solution to develop/export educational models, to transfer good practice in training field and to support mutual learning, as specific practices in adult education and professional development, particularly. During 3 years of implementing this European project, among other specific activities aimed to promote the entrepreneurial culture and increase the awareness, we developed, authorized and implemented a training program in entrepreneurial field, as a key element of sustainability. The training program consists of 10 modules focusing on development of entrepreneurial skills and competences and is addressed to employers, employees and persons who want to start an independent activity, in order for them to get support in term of counseling and expertise in entrepreneurial field. The training program benefits of the advantages of a dedicated e-Learning platform, whose role and impact will be described in the paper. E-learning has become a dominant delivery method in training settings across various fields and a wide range of contents approached. How prepared are the beneficiaries for initiating and managing independent learning or working activities, especially related to the e-business field? How well could we motivate them in learning experience based training supported by ICT tools?
BEST PRACTICES IN DISTRIBUTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Mancas Catalina
Published: February 2023

Increasing the competitiveness in high-level education is a significant approach of Distributed Learning Environments (DLEs). Providing, a collaborative, time and location-independent, and interactive mean of learning is essential for high-education institutions and each institute aiming at high-level, student-centred education delivery needs to develop a DLE build-up strategy. However, distributed learning needs not to be regarded as a supplement of traditional classroom learning, but as its extension.

A former project - ViReC (Virtual Resource Center) aims at setting up a qualitative learning environment in an academic European network. ViReC Web portal targets regular students from European universities, students with locomotors handicap, individuals who seek retraining, companies who seek personnel retraining, companies specialized in personnel retraining, academic staff and teachers/trainers acting in the public/private sector. Not only, the portal represents the access point to a large collection of resources: textbook materials, tutorials and exercises, but the novelty of the DLE system consists in the synchronous section which provides facilities for remote live presentations and experiments based on real equipment that is accessible, configurable and testable over the Internet.

ViReC serves as basis of deducting helpful information on the development of DLEs. A careful analysis of ViReC can provide insights into three directions: user (namely, the student), instructor and administration. Moreover, outcomes of ViReC permit dissemination on issues as distance learning, online courses and instructional materials, interactive multimedia textbooks, access to remote systems, synchronous and asynchronous group communications, experiential learning, course and content management, online testing and assessment.ViReC covers subjects in Computer Engineering; however, its applicability can be easily extended to any area of study.
OVERCOMING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR FACILITATING THE E-LEARNING PROCESS
Authors: Muresan Mihaela , Gogu Emilia
Published: February 2023

The paper is focused on provisions and challenges for the eLearning process, analysing the premises for the successful implementation of the e-learning programmes, i.e. the adequate infrastructure and the key competences required. The digital divide represents a barrier for the further development of the eLearning processes and the wide accessibility to these innovative tools. Obstacles and difficulties in accessing the virtual environment, representing the main causes of the digital divide, have been highlighted and analyzed in order to find solutions for their removal. The study emphases the role of the higher education institutions in compensating the students' lack of appropriate competences required for participating in e-learning education processes., such as: digital skills, self-motivation, self-driven learning capacity, good communication skills, including communication in foreign languages and cultural awareness. The research has been based on the identification and analysis of the state-of-the-art in this area , from both perspectives, i.e. IT infrastructure and its accessibility, and students' competences . Statistical data analysis has been used iregarding the actual challenges and the existing IT infrastructure available in the Romanian education system. In addition to the desk research, a study case has been presented, illustrating the concrete students' situation and profile. In this context, a survey has been organised for the identification of the existing students' key competences and also the needed skills for facilitating the students' involvement in the e-learning processes on a continuous basis, as an important asset for their social insertion. The universities are key players that may be involved in bridging the digital divide and in developing the necessary adults' skills for the successfully participation in online learning processes. The role of the e-learning in the adult continuous education, based on cybergogy and andragogy paradigms, has been also emphasised. Besides the main competences and skills required as pre-conditions for the efficacy of the online learning process, the paper emphasises also the impact of the e-Learning on the educational processes and knowledge democratisation.
FORMING FUTURE-TEACHER STUDENTS USING CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY IN E-LEARNING EFFECTIVELY
Authors: Stefan Mihaela aurelia , Popescu Alexandrina mihaela
Published: February 2023

Abstract:
Constructivism is a theory of learning centered on apprenticeship in scientific knowledge of reality, bringing science as a process in school.
If traditional training focus is on the teacher, on his teaching activity in order to achieve certain objectives, standardized ,in constructivism learning important is the reality known being interpreted, understood by each student's own.
Under the new constructivist guidelines there is no longer focus on the reception of transmitted information, but it is intended that pupils / students to critically analyze, solve varied cooperate, teacher having the role to guide and facilitate learning activity
In this paper we assume that e-learning offers to students the opportunity to learn constructivist and vice versa, using educational situations where ICT resources are significant use, the autodidact has the ability to document himself , to obtain updated information, to enrich the vocabulary of the domain of interest, to develop strategies for building knowledge.
To validate the previous assumption, the methods used were: systematic observation, questionnaire, focus group interview
From our investigative analysis approach, we split opinions / beliefs of students about the process of e-learning, we recorded systematic observations on the behavior of learning in the educational activity.
This study is intended as a support, in understanding the complexity of academic learning, emphasizing the idea that the professionalization of teaching, a constructivist learning requires and develops e-learning capabilities.
Passionate student of a particular area, certainly will not limitate himself to a course support, he sought to consult other virtual bibliographic sources to discover, build by multimedia, structured and focused informations.
ELEARNING FOR INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION
Authors: Udroiu Adriana meda
Published: February 2023

In the Romanian educational landscape, National Intelligence Academy, ,,Mihai Viteazul" (ANIMV) is identified by formulating educational policies in the intelligence field. National Intelligence Academy "Mihai Viteazul" is an institution of higher education that prepares the Romanian Intelligence Service operative officers, officers analysts and experts in intelligence field. Academy operates within SRI, combining academic education, military discipline and training in the university training programs, or/and training and continuing professional development. ANIMV training combines two key areas: the academic and the specific - the training of intelligence.The Academy's Mission is to train intelligence officers to be creative, resilient, proactive and to have a high intellectual mobility.The values of the Academy are expressed in intellectual rigour and critical thinking, will, courage, assertiveness, flexibility and passion for result.
National Intelligence Academy (ANI MV) is found in the content of the Strategic Vision 2011-2015 - Intelligence in the Information Era by promoting all forms of education, taking into account that the main objective is to train students in the sense to better adapt them to the requirements of a constantly changing and developing world.
The solution promoted by the Information Society Technology encourages dissemination systematic and coherent knowledge professionalized form development and training programs away there when its beneficiary needs is the e - learning system.
Implementation of e-learning platforms in the National Intelligence Academy ,,Mihai Viteazul" will contribute directly to the attainment arising from its mission by streamlining and increased addressability educational offer . The e-learning system focus, in particular, the training of staff of the Romanian Intelligence Service , along with the range of programs to promote security education provided by the Academy at the national level.
Thus, the focus on european, national and institutional default on training staff has done to connect the Service to knowledge necessary element of a dynamic society and focused on management of information. In this context, training courses must be conducted efficiently , both in terms of resource allocation time and resource materials. To this end , e- learning system , whose main feature and advantage of effective training in the workplace, while reducing material costs per student, becoming an indispensable tool in an institution where information management ( in all aspects its ) is the essence of his work.
The operationalization of e-learning provides the necessary conditions for achieving additional goals, which converts continuous training in the midst of producing a highly qualified human resources and connected to the key element of modern society: knowledge.
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Authors: Despa Mihai
Published: February 2023

The article is centered on quality assurance in innovative software development projects. The field of quality management is parsed and leading trends and methods are highlighted. The quality assurance analysis will start by tackling generic innovative processes, will then switch to the more particular field of innovative software development projects and will finally dissect actual innovative online e-learning platforms. Innovative processes are defined and proper quality criteria are submitted. Only project based processes will constitute the object of the article. Quality planning and quality control are depicted in the context of innovative processes. The importance of quality planning is emphasized. Tools and methods for quality control are described. The role of the project manager in planning and implementing quality control is disclosed. Quality assurance is translated into a particular innovative process type: software development projects. Quality assessing metrics are defined and tested using data from actual software development projects. Quality improvement methods are proposed. Software development projects that target online e-learning platforms are submitted for analysis. E-learning software solutions are presented as ideal environments for implementing and testing quality control practices. The purpose of online e-learning platforms is highlighted. Quality assessment is presented form the perspective of meeting customer expectations. Quality control is depicted as a benchmark for standards and specifications compliance. E-learning platforms quality is put into balance with costs and profit margins. Methods of increasing quality in e-learning software development projects are enunciated. As a conclusion a comprehensive picture of managing quality in software development projects is formulated.
A METHOD TO IMPROVE THE SURVIVABILITY OF E-LEARNING SYSTEMS
Authors: Mihai Ioan cosmin
Published: February 2023

The paper introduces a way of improving the survivability of an e-learning system by installing it on a virtual machine. The survivability can be defined as the capability of a system to fulfill its mission in the presence of the attacks, incidents or failure.
It is presented the concept of e-learning system and the database conceptual structure. The e-learning survivability is computed through the variation of the defense and the cyber-attack levels. For arrival rate of the attacks it was used a stochastic point process model, where incidents were events or attacks that occur at a random moment. The incidents reported from the e-learning system where used to analyze survivability. The interest is to compute the e-learning system's survivability, when it represents the target of incidents. The survivability will depend on the levels of attacks and system security. The stronger the security level is, the better survivability system is and the system can remain in the same state. The simulation was made for different types of attacks and for different relationships between the cost of the security mechanisms and the probability for the system to end in different states.
The results were compared with the survivability of a regular system. The curve between survivability and cost of the defense mechanisms was made in order to observe the survivability variation with the costs of these mechanisms.
The data analyzed can be classified by the level of the incidents and can be used in a model to compute the survivability of this concept.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ELEARNING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Authors: Neacsu Mihaela gabriela , Adascalitei Adrian
Published: February 2023

The problem of the e-learning quality systems, the assessment of the e-learning platforms using their specifications, the progressive identification and implementation of the quality standards in e-learning are actual research themes that concern pedagogues, IT specialists and practitioners. It is known the fact that nowadays e-learning is the key instrument to make learning international, and the development e-learning media quality has become a strategic objective for the modern provider for education and training.
The present article deals with the problem of ensuring the quality for the e-learning resources and proceses for the students that use the Moodle platform in Romania making use of the ELQ model for quality assessment of e-learning in higher education. The aim of the present paper is to demonstrate the importance of a correct understanding of the process of ensuring the quality within the e-learning media for students, as well as the necessity to generate trust in satisfying the quality requirements for the interactive training in the e-learning system.
After reviewing the existing literature, particularly focusing on QA frameworks, models and procedures, one used the base semi structured interview enquiry and content analysis. The paper submits to analysing some experts' opinions on e-learning, pedagogues and practitioners concerning the quality of the training process of students in the e-learning system, but also some students' perceptions concerning their degree of satisfaction of these in rapport with the e-learning services that are offered.
Qualitative and quantitative findings have been presented. The findings support the flexibility and relevance of ELQ as an e-learning assessment model.
The present paper brings light on some concrete aspects of the quality ensuring process of the e-learning content and services for students that need permanent improvement and that makes all the people involved responsible and creates the premises for the development of an e-learning culture.
BENEFITS AND USE OF NEED ASSESSMENT AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF E-LEARNING PROGRAMS: CASE STUDY ON A LARGE E-LEARNING PROJECT FOR TEACHERS
Authors: Ogrezeanu Andreea , Ogrezeanu Andrei
Published: February 2023

Nowadays available ICT and e-learning technologies transform the way educational processes takes place and require constant upgrades. This fast pace creates challenges with regards to the extent to which educational programs and the technologies employed by them are effectively responding to users' needs. Designing effective e-learning tools and educational programs requires the contribution of social science research tools. In the context of designing, monitoring, evaluating e-learning instruments, social research could boost effectiveness and reduce risks, by providing a better fit to their social environment. Questions with regards to: functionalities, skills, attitudes, behavior, usage, educational content, features of communication with target group could be properly addressed by employing research tools such as need assessment and impact assessment. This paper argues in the favor of the use of social research to support and improve management processes for e-learning projects and presents the benefits of using such tools. Throughout the paper the benefits of using social research will be illustrated through a case study (e-learning project).
The case study, used as illustration, refers to a nationwide strategic e-learning project, co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Romanian Government, under the Sectorial Operational Programme Human Resource Development (SOP HRD) in Romania. The project implementation partnership was made of: University "Politehnica" in Bucharest (partnership leader), the Technical University "Gheorghe Asachi" in Iasi (the first two technical universities from Romania accredited for research and advanced education), Pythia International (a technical and management consultancy company in Bucharest), and CSI Piedmonte (a public consortium in Torino, Italy, specialized in IT for public administration). The main objective of the eProf project was the training of 2000 secondary education (ISCED 2-3) teachers in using interactive methods of e-learning, successfully completed in July 2013. The need assessment undertaken within this project was designed mainly to inform management, the course curriculum and content creation, but also supporting other broader activities and objectives of the project such as informing the strategy for communication with the target group. The relevance of this research goes beyond eProf project, as this was the first publicly available representative survey of the secondary education teachers in Romania concerning their ICT skills, access, usage behavior and attitudes. Within the final months of the project an impact assessment has also been undertaken.
MANAGING TOP-DOWN ELEARNING STRATEGY AND BOTTOM-UP CULTURE IN THE ADOPTION OF ELEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Singh Gurmak
Published: February 2023

The adoption of learning technologies applications is seen to occur in isolation from institutional infrastructure, manifested as small-scale initiatives that rely on the efforts of local enthusiasts and the goodwill of tutors. Using interview-based case study research, this paper outlines how five prominent UK universities developed a devolved an eLearning strategy that aimed to integrate top-down approach with bottom-up culture allowing for 'non-standard' approaches to teaching and learning. In order to examine and understand the role of the individual (agency) and structure that influence the adoption and diffusion of eLearning, Giddens' theory of structuration was used as it focuses on the interplay between social structures and human action.

Fundamentally, the paper argues that policy makers need to accommodate a broad tolerance for variations in practice, develop ways to involve and engage academic staff from the outset in shaping the direction of eLearning, provide forums for sharing practice and foster collaboration involving a high degree of involvement amongst cross-functional teams emphasising teamwork, shared resources, and joint goals. Institutional approaches to the adoption and diffusion of eLearning need to accommodate a broad tolerance for variations in practice and diversity in innovations that allows for non-standard and even contradictory eLearning developments. The findings further suggest that the university executive responsible for eLearning need to develop ways to involve and engage academic staff from the outset in shaping the direction of eLearning at a strategic level, and to encourage staff commitment by placing the ownership of eLearning with them.

The themes identified from the case analysis underpin the prescriptive model for the adoption and diffusion of eLearning. The model has immediate practical value for the managers responsible for diffusion of eLearning in higher education.
INTERCOMPREHENSION APPROACHES TO BUILDING UP LISTENING SKILLS IN MARITIME ENGLISH
Authors: Cizer Laura , Lungu Delia
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, with the introduction of multilingual crews and the loss of universal forms of communication, the importance of English as the 'lingua franca' of the sea has become paramount. In the aftermath of Intermar (a European Cooperation Programme under Key Action 2 of the Transversal Programme), this paper showcases part of the project's final result - online custom-designed courses for Intercomprehension (a 'natural' form of communication based on mutual understanding) and Maritime English.
The ultimate goal of this project was to create of consortium of 18 institutions including European maritime colleges, both merchant marine and naval, as well as universities with a language training component; among which Mircea cel Batran Naval Academy of Constanta where the Intermar course was piloted during December 2012 and March 2013 with positive feedback from students. The course modules contain task-based learning materials, many set in a maritime context, with Teachers' guidelines that are also available as well as assessment tools (tests) that are provided to evaluate the learner during the entire process and at the end of each language module. Several activities within the learning/teaching modules focus on the identification of communication problems resulting from the pronunciation/production of English words/sounds by non-native speakers or other obstacles to communication such as volume, speed, rhythm, intonation, different accents, etc. in an effort to minimize misunderstanding both at sea and ashore.
This paper will actually revolve around the presentation of the above-mentioned activities based on IC and oral reception strategies, and their relevance for a successful communication.
LANGUAGE LEARNING: MIND AND BODY
Authors: Colibaba Anca cristina , Gheorghiu Irina , Dinu Claudia elena , Colibaba Stefan
Published: February 2023

The article is a study based on an innovative language learning method which has been applied by EuroEd Foundation within the Glottodrama European project. The Glottodrama is a very flexible methodology which addresses any level of knowledge and educational contexts combining theatrical as well as foreign language learning techniques in order to achieve real communication situations in the classroom. The method has been carried out on a group of foreign students studying at the School of medicine in Iasi and learning Romanian as a foreign language; in their theatrical and linguistic experience the students benefited from the presence of a drama and a language teacher. Both teachers ran the course and were also involved in designing its syllabus tailored to meet the medical students' needs; all the dramatic texts suggested were based on the doctor -patient communication.
The Glottodrama method has stimulated our students (foreign students studying medicine in Iasi) to learn a foreign language (Romanian) by turning the common classroom into a theater company. The originality and the element of surprise of the method worked from the beginning enhancing students' participation in and contribution to the activities. The Glottodrama method has made students use and practice the language from the very beginning of the course
The focus on communication with its verbal and non-verbal solutions has raised students' interest and highly increased their motivation. By getting involved body and mind in their learning the language and thus overcoming common psychological barriers the students learned how to use their body and voice in order to express themselves in a correct way. Video films were used as useful tools of reflection and error correction.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES OF MULTILINGUAL LEARNING THROUGH ONLINE PLATFORMS
Authors: David Irina , Lazar Andreea catrinela , Grosuradulescu Luciamihaela
Published: February 2023

Although both the role of multilingualism and methods for promoting it in foreign language education have been investigated by practitioners and researchers for many years, there are still unanswered questions in terms of best practices, curriculum development, policies and actions. Globalization and new technologies have brought renewed interest in and debating views on this educational alternative, and at the same time have led to the appearance of a new topic to focus on, namely the impact of new technologies. This area requires further exploration, especially due to the fact that online social networks, which represent the focus of this article, may play an important role in generating a multilingual context for education. The rising importance and availability of online social networks and their popularity among young people are undeniable facts. The use of the internet is becoming an ever more integral part of young people's lives and, as a result, they are involved in online communication with each other on an unprecedented scale. This may be used to improve education by using multilingualism to provide teachers and students with a tool to develop new language skills.
In this vein, this paper examines the issues involved, namely the potential role, opportunities and limits of e-learning in generating multilingualism context for improving foreign language learning and education. Special attention will be paid to methods that may grant efficient assessment of the effectiveness of using online platforms. Therefore, the article brings into discussion strategies teachers and students of foreign languages can apply to evaluate the impact of online multilingual communication via social networks on improving general communication skills in the target language.
THE INFLUENCE OF INTER AND INTRAMUSCULAR CO-ORDINATION ON THE DIRECT PUNCH EFFICIENCY
Authors: Baitel Irina , Cordun Mariana , Deliu Dan
Published: February 2023

In this study we try to analyze inter and intra musuclar coordonation of the main muscular groups involved in the direct punch used in combat sports (martial arts, box, kick box). We will mark out the differences that appear when the same subject uses the same techique in semi (controlled impact) and full contact system.
The measurements have been made in the Biomotricity Laboratory of the National Institute fot Sport Research - Bucharest in june 2012 on a heavyweight subject, multiple national and international kick box and thai box champion. For monitoring the muscular activity we used a surface electromyography. The data was collected using the DelSys 23 equipment, with 14 electrodes applied on the belly of the muscles that are kinetic linked in the punch technique. On the electromyograph's 15th acquizition channel it was installed a pressure sensor placed on the subject's boxing glove, sensor that collects informations about the punch's contact duration with the target and it's pressure contact. Although the main muscular chain involved in the strike is a bit longer, in this article we will refer to the study of the next muscle groups: pectoral, trapezius, anterior and posterior deltoid, brachial biceps and triceps.
By using Xens MOVEN equipment in the same time we have obtained informations towords strike's cinematic parameters (velocity, acceleration, the distance travelled by the monitored segments), angles between segments and their variation in time. Correlating these informations with those obtained by electromyography, we can deduce the influence of inter and intra muscular coordonation on the speed, force or strike's impact control applied into a certain style (semi or full contact) and a certain technique (cross or jab).
THE ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL TACTICS IN THE WOMEN'S WATER POLO
Authors: Napolitano Salvatore , Tursi Daniela
Published: February 2023

Introduction
In water polo lacks a codified methodology for tactics training, which is thus only left to coach's discretion.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to create a methodology that is to fill such vacancy. Aim of the work is to verify the efficacy of different attack patterns, in order to create a codified methodology for teaching water polo through tactics.
The data, collected via video-analysis, were analyzed trough which returned basic descriptive statistics and the correlation coefficient of each pattern with events outcomes.
Method:
The research approach is integrated and consists of 3 distinct methods: case study (9 matches of the Italian Serie A1 Women's Championship, for the analysis of matches, action research method for coach contribution, and theoretical-argumentative method to deduce a theoretical framework in which define the data processing. The data, collected via Dartfish TeamPro, for each athlete were established 4 patterns, we have provided quantitative data, we also have processed data from the analysis (qualitative) of the video.
Results:
An evaluation table was constructed by combining, for each single event, the Boolean evaluation of the coach on the compliance of patterns with the event final outcome. Then were processed, Confrontations of pattern design with Dartfish screenshot of pattern implemented during game; Basic descriptive statistics. Linear regression scatter plot for single patterns; The survey of data is entrusted to performance analysis, carried out with the help of a water polo coach, a statistician and a performance analyst. The assessment of compliance for the tactical patterns is entrusted to the coach, on the basis of the video analysis-aided confrontation, of 4 patterns previously identified for each athlete in the relative phases of the game against pattern effectively implemented during match. A total of 186 frames were analyzed, about 20 frames every athlete
Discussion and Conclusion:
The results showed a general efficacy of tactical patterns, but showed significant differences within correlation coefficients of single patterns.
A more consistent data base is needed, in order to establish direct, evident and general relationship between so calculated coefficient and pattern efficacy, and the research team is conscious of internal validity of this kind of qualitative analysis, which can't extend, without adjustments, to other teams.
Although, analysis results represents a tool for the coach, in order to better train team in next season, which were an aim of action research, and showed a general trend on tactical pattern efficacy, which will be deeply investigated in future works.
GENERIC SKILLS AND PROSPECTS OF E-LEARNING IN SPORTS SCIENCES
Authors: Pirsl Danica , Pirsl Tea , Milanovic Sandra
Published: February 2023

Challenges of modeling domain-specific cognitive competencies within the area of generic skills acquisition have to deal with the modeling of domain specific competence development over the life span. They are confronted with at least two major challenges: (a) the stipulation of benchmarks for the judgment of competence development over the life span (for different requirements and standards across the life span) and (b) a coherent modeling of competence development over different educational stages allowing the description of cumulative developmental progress over time (scale anchoring). As for e-learning, especially in sports sciences, it is not yet fully developed. Main reason for not having a wider acceptance of this form of study programs curricula implementation can be contributed not only to technical but to cultural factors as well. Globalized spreading and popularity of sports sciences call for wider students' audience and participation. The competitive university has to appeal to a large number of the international students. Eastern Europe students want to obtain their education in sports for the knowledge sake but also for the license to work as coaches. Therefore, University of Nis and National Sports Academy as the leading educational institutions in their respective countries strive to establish distance learning centers for sports sciences students thus promoting e-learning and development of possible higher level diploma attainment. This paper presents attempts to establish, through IPA cross border cooperation project, joint distance learning centers in Serbia and Bulgaria for sport sciences curricula implementation and dissemination, having students' benefits as primary challenge and goal.
COMPUTER MODELING OF JUNIOR SWIMMERS TRAINING
Authors: Vasile Luciela , Stanescu Monica
Published: February 2023

Sport training is one of the main applications of computer science in sport. The benefits of computer use can be observed in the training programs of athletes, as they are reflected by the optimization of results.
In swimming, the sport discipline where specific training, in water, must be permanently completed and linked with nonspecific dry-land training of swimmers, computer training has become a constant. Considering the unstable support of water and, thus, lacking strong support paddle, dry-land exercises are strongly required. It is very important to follow the motion stereotype of swimming movements, which is possible with an ergometer workout program (WEBA Swim model). Computerized environment destined to improve the motor process is eminently appropriate to the performance sports sector. It's well known that combining new technologies with learning skills can refine during the time all athletes' abilities.
Considering these premises, this paper highlights the importance of modeling certain sets of exercises on a computerized training machine. More specifically, we analyze the possibility of transferring particular aspects of certain motor structures from the fluid environment onto dry-land. We assessed, by experimental study, the results of seven (7) junior swimmers after some specific modeling of dry-land training sets: basic endurance - marathon and Fartlek (core strength), threshold endurance (anaerobic threshold resistance), overload endurance (lactate tolerance), Australian heart-rate repeats (individualized repetitions increasing from iteration to another the heart rate).
Along with the effects on physical training there were also significant aspects related to the satisfaction of athletes using such devices and the results of their use in the motivation to carry out the workout program.
SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR TEXTILE INVASIVE DEVICE USED IN ADVANCED MEDICINE
Authors: Aileni Raluca maria , Ene Alexandra , Suciu George , Mihai Carmen
Published: February 2023

This paper presents a software application designed to solve the complex mathematical formulas applied to describe the parameters for textile medical devices used for invasive interventions. The fluid flow mathematical parameters will be used for obtaining an adaptive 3D model for fluid dynamic simulation in the human vessels. The objectives are to define all parameters involved in the process and model the 3D textile structure suitable for use as medical invasive device to replace the damaged blood vessels. The modeling starts from the assumption that the arteries have a perfect tubular structure. For the simulation we considered the ideal fluid (flow occurs at low pressure differences) with constant parameters. For description of the fluid flow through cardiovascular implants, there are extremely few mathematical models that can be applied, because hemodynamic parameters that characterize fluid (density, viscosity, pressure, speed of movement, flow) and blood vessels (diameter, elasticity, compliance) varies due to regulatory mechanisms of the body. The algorithm programming application was done by using FORTRAN programming subroutines and the advantages of computing power is employed by using a hybrid Cloud Grid Network solutions. The reason of using Grid is that Grid is suited for applications with parallel data computing that require many simultaneous independent calculations like formulas based of Bessel functions and different type of integrals. This software application is used to solve the problem of the calculation of the complex parameters that are used in the medical textile product modeling. This modeling is necessary before creating the real 3D artificial arteries prototypes. The goal of this software application is to facilitate the necessary structural modeling of textile parameters for complex invasive medical use.
SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR THE SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS
Authors: Curteza Antonela , Buliga Valentin , Budeanu Ramona
Published: February 2023

Consumer preferences for textile products are largely determined by sensory characteristics. In this context, the tactile senses are among the most important. Various sensory evaluation methods have been developed to characterize the tactile feeling from the consumer's point of view. However, sensory assessments are time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, reliable and practical methods are needed in order to predict sensory tactile attributes in an accurate manner so as to improve both student education and industrial product development and quality control stages.
From a subjective angle, the evaluation of sensory comfort can be done by conducting tests of feeling and touching the assessed material or, in a more complex manner, by actually wearing the fabric.
The degree to which the test subjects perceive comfort requires further rating of those descriptors that are considered to capture the essence of several fabric properties. These properties are being selected so that they would be the most relevant for the garment testing and evaluation process. The assessment of the perceived sensation can be done by granting marks that rate its intensity, by comparing it to a designated standard sample or by comparing the samples subjected to evaluation among them.
One of the proposed and used methods is based on differentiating sensations by granting marks on a scale from 1 to 5, using the corresponding symbol that was previously established. However, this particular method requires a lot of work and a large volume of processed information because of the amount of samples and the range of subjects involved. In order to simplify and render the subjective evaluation procedure more effective, we are suggesting the use of a certain software application. The users involved will upload input data, such as the qualifiers granted to each sample depending on the evaluation of the perceived sensation. Thus, individual matrices are being created, which represent a starting point for calculating the average values according to the marks granted to each and every sample by the group of subjects. The final matrix that results will be displayed for all users to see. By using the final matrices, it will be determined the minimum and maximum values corresponding to the batch of assessed samples. The software allows determining the position of every assessed sample on a minimized scale from 0 to 1, called the sensory scale, depending on the subjective evaluations. The final results will be featured in a table and in a chart too in order to facilitate their observation and interpretation by users.
SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF AIR TRANSFER THROUGH APPAREL STRUCTURES
Authors: Farima Daniela , Blaga Mirela
Published: February 2023

The clothing structure should allow, indifferent of destination, a continuous or near continuous exchange of air, even in the case when it use special treatments for materials used. Depending on environmental conditions and status of the body conditions, can simulate a range of comfort features for obtain an optimal apparel, from point of view of comfort. One of the main comfort features which should be take in account, at functional design of apparel structures, is its ability to allow transfer of air. This paper presents a way to simulate the functional design and choosing a clothing structures optimal, regarding the transfer of air, to ensure wearing comfort. Air permeability may be evaluated by an absolute indicator expressing the amount of air passing through the fabric, garment or clothing structure, at a certain difference in pressure per unit time and per unit area. The application software "Software application for simulation of air transfer through apparel structures according on the status conditions of body and environmental conditions" is required for learning achievement and/or verification of knowledge. The software contains a database from where are chosen: the destination, the clothing structures which will be designed and fabrics that make clothing products. For fabrics chosen will determine experimentally the flow of air passing through them and thickness that will be input values. The software performs all calculations for air permeability and resistance at air passing. At the end of the application, it displays the result, which may or may not fit into the accepted values domain. If the result is wrong, the software application allows resumption of calculations for to choose other inputs.
The application is targeting both students and teachers and researchers
SOFTWARE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF HEAT TRANSFER CAPACITY THROUGH CLOTHES STRUCTURES
Authors: Farima Daniela , Curteza Antonela
Published: February 2023

The insulation capacity can be appreciated both by the value of the thermal resistance and the thermal conductivity coefficient. If thermal resistance is high, then it is estimated that thermal insulation is good. If the coefficient of thermal conductivity is high, then it is estimated that insulation is low. For to appreciate the capacity thermal insulation, it is necessary to carry out complex computations that involve long. Therefore, the application software presented in this paper, allows shortening the time to obtain results, which can be appreciated thermal insulation. This paper proposes establish and analyze the main factors influencing the heat transfer capacity trough fabrics; establishment and calculation of parameters that can appreciate the thermal transfers. For calculate parameters which appreciate heat transfer capacity of fabrics, apply an algorithm for which must knows the destination of clothing structure, the fabrics thickness and thermal conductivity coefficient them, that will be input values. In presented paper, the destination is given season. Choosing materials that will enter in the clothing structure will be made depending on the season chosen. The software performs all calculations for thermal transfer and resistance at thermal transfer. The software will display the output data values for thermal resistance. At the end of the application the result, which may or may not fit into the accepted values domain. If the result is wrong, the software application allows resumption of calculations for to choose other inputs values. The software is designed so that it can be extended at any time, with new destinations for wearing of apparel, with new types of textiles and clothing with new clothing structures. Also, this application software is easy for using both students and teachers and researches.