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Organizational Commitment among the Top-Level College Basketball Players in Japan: Focused on Bases of Power and School Stages at High School and University
Authors: Nakazawa Shota , Kuroda Yusuke
Published: January 2024

This study examined the degree of organizational commitment, the content of bases of power, and the relationship between organizational commitment and bases of power of high school and university stages of elite university basketball players in Japan. One hundred sixty-six (166) university basketball players from the Kanto University Basketball Federation Men's Division 1 League took part in this study. They completed questionnaires about their high school and university coaches. For organizational commitment, affective commitment was significantly higher for the high school stage than the university stage (p 0.001). For bases of power, the university stage had significantly higher scores for expert power (p 0.001), while closeness-trust power and punishment power scores were significantly higher in the high school stage (p 0.001). For the high school stage, motivational power and for the university stage, motivational and expert powers showed as determinants of organizational commitment. In the relationship between organizational commitment and bases of power in the high school stage, it was noteworthy that no significant influence of expert power was confirmed. The results suggested that it is important for coaches to rely on motivational and expert powers to increase organizational commitment. To nurture players who want to contribute to a team, it was speculated that coaches should constantly have strong motivation for coaching and make efforts to maintain relationships with their targets so that their attitude is understood by players, and also not neglect daily information gathering, training, and interaction among coaches to maintain high expertise in coaching.
The Psychological Construction of Early Childhood Art Education
Authors: Zhou Yuan , Mao Wenjuan , Liang Guanmian , Deng Qingyan , Chen Siyan , Cai Xiang , Wang Junyu , Xu Hao , Jin Wenjie , Wu Chenkai , Pan Penghao , Li Jiaxuan , Chen Yitian , Yu Jianghang , Tang Shiming
Published: January 2024

The psychological construction of early childhood art education refers to the process of promoting children's mental health, emotional development, and personality shaping through art education activities. Art Education provides a platform for early childhood to express themselves, achieve self-realization, unleash their wisdom, develop own aesthetic standards, learn cooperate and communication skills, achieve psychological balance and establish understanding and respect. This study highlights the strategic shift in the approach to art education in China, with a focus on interdisciplinary education and the integration of art into extracurricular activities. With the issue on knowledge is often imparted in a one-way manner and children is encouraged to passively imitate, does not align with the developmental needs of young children or the goals of comprehensive education, this paper researches the dynamic process that involves teachers, students, and sometimes parents and community members in a cycle of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting to improve educational practices, and outlines the Mission and Vision on Development goals and the level of emphasis placed on families and kindergartens, Professional advantages of promoting mental hygiene through art education and Matching of key points, principles, and strategies.
Spatiotemporal pattern evolution and influencing factors of population spatial distribution in Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration, China
Authors: Wu Weiping , Xie Wenhua , Sun Yuwei
Published: January 2024

Population, as a fundamental element in urban development, often reflects a city's economic development pattern through its spatial distribution and dynamic changes. Studying population spatial distribution is pivotal for bolstering the economic activity capacity in urban agglomerations and guiding regional economic health. Using the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration as a case study, this paper analyzes its overall spatial structure and the spatiotemporal evolution of population at the district and county levels. This analysis utilizes population density, population redistribution index, and population geographic concentration as key indices. Additionally, a spatial econometric model is constructed to assess the impact of economic, social, and environmental factors on population spatial patterns. Findings reveal several key points: (1) Furong District serves as the primary central area, boasting a population geographic concentration of 25.1% in 2021. Tianxin District, Kaifu District, Yuhua District, Shifeng District, Yuelu District, and Hetang District constitute the secondary central areas, while Yutang District, Tianyuan District, Lusong District, Yuhu District, Wangcheng District, and Changsha County form the tertiary level areas. (2) Population density within the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration gradually decreases from Furong District outward. The first central area and sub-central areas experience increasing population density, highlighting a polarization trend in the population distribution. (3) The overall Moran's index for the spatial distribution of population in the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration is significantly positive, indicating a strong spatial autocorrelation and a deepening spatial agglomeration of population distribution. (4) Per capita disposable income, financial expenditure, and education level positively influence the geographical concentration of population in the urban agglomeration, while GDP per capita, road area per capita, and environmental quality exert a negative impact. Notably, the most influential factors shaping population spatial distribution are GDP per capita, disposable income per capita, and air quality.
First record of Cyprideis torosa (Jones, 1850) (Crustacea: Ostracoda) in the East of Al-Hammar Marshes, Southern Iraq
Authors: Khalifa Mohammed G. , Ajeel Shaker G.
Published: January 2024

CyprideCyprideis torosa is recorded for the first time in east Al-Hammar marshes and it was collected from three stations (Al-Sallal, Al-Nagara and Al-Masʼhab) in east of Al-Hammar marshes between January and December 2021. The ecological parameters measured were water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, salinity and turbidity and were related to the presence or absence of the species in question.   is torosa is recorded for the first time in east Al-Hammar marshes and it was collected from three stations (Al-Sallal, Al-Nagara and Al-Masʼhab) in east of Al-Hammar marshes between January and December 2021. The ecological parameters measured were water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, salinity and turbidity and were related to the presence or absence of the species in question.
New GeneBank records of oil degrading bacteria isolated from polluted soil
Authors: Al-Kanany Fadhil N. , Gmais Satar A. , Jaafar Raghad S. , AL-Badran Omar A.
Published: January 2024

This work aimd at isolation and identification of the dominant bacteria present in the oil polluted soil, as well as deposited the new isolates in the GeneBank. Some chemical parameters of contaminated soil were measured. Ten isolates were identified and characterized depending on the biochemical tests, as well as genetic characteristics using 16S rRNA gene comparing with reference isolates in the GeneBank, and through the detection of base pair sequence variations. These new local isolates were deposited in a GenBank under a new accession numbers; (OK576381.1, OK662612, OK662613, OK662614, OK662615, OK662616, OK662617, OK662618, OK662619, OK662620). Mineral salts medium (MSM) broth supported with crude oil as only source of carbon was adopted to isolate the bacteria.  Culture media were supported with the same chemical parameters as the soil samples in order to simulate the physiochemical criteria of the environment. The successfully identified and recorded genera related to the above accession numbers were; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter radioresistens, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans, Aeromonas hydrophila, Pseudomonas putida, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas guariconensis, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, Bacillus foraminis, Pseudomonas stutzeri.
Synthesis of new Adsorption System Contain Iron-Hay-Nano Product and their Application for Removing Some the heavy Metals from Polluted Waters
Authors: Al abdul Aziz Bassam.A. Al abdul Aziz , Alabdullah Zainab T.
Published: January 2024

Iron nanoparticles were synthesized by wet method. The reaction was done using iron salts as a source of iron, glucose was used as a reducing agent and trisodium citrate was used as a capping agent. The synthesized iron nanoparticles were added to hay powder in order to increase the desorption efficiency of hay. A new adsorption system contains iron nanoparticles–Hay was applied for removal of cadmium from polluted waters. The formation of iron nanoparticles was monitored using sevral instruments; UV-Vis spectra showed iron nanoparticles formation by exhibiting the characteristic surface plasmon absorption maximum at 350 nm. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to identify the size and the morphology of iron nanoparticles. The images indicate that the synthesis of iron nanoparticles were in the range of 15-80 nm and were spherical in shape. The synthesized iron nanoparticles were applied for removal of heavy metals such as cadmium from polluted waters and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS) was used for determination of the concentrations of cadmium before and after the addition of iron nanoparticles.
The possibility of using TiO2 Nanotube Arrays‏ ‏as an adsorbent for removing lead ions ‎from aqueous solutions
Authors: Abood Methaq I. , Al-Abdullah Zainab T. Y.
Published: January 2024

This work focused on the elimination of lead ions from aqueous solutions using titanium dioxide nanotubes synthesised by anodization  method as an adsorbent material using the batch system. The prepared titanium dioxide tubes(TNTs) were characterized using a scanning electron microscope device(SEM). The prepared tubes were within the nanoscale. Various conditions affected the adsorption process were studied, such as equilibrium time, temperature, acidity function and initial concentration of lead ions. It was found that the highest removal percentage occurred at the pH = 8 and that the time required for system equilibrium was 60 minutes. It was also found that the removal percentage increases with increasing temperature, which indicates the adsorption reaction as an endothermic. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were also studied. The Freundlich equation was the most appropriate to the studied system. The thermodynamic studies also exhibited that the removal  process was spontaneous, and  the ΔS positive values ​​indicated randomness increasing.
Validation of questionnaires for the measurement of health variables: Fundamental concepts
Authors: Riva Natalia , Grandi Diego , Cruzat Benjamín , Alvarado Ruben
Published: January 2024

In clinical practice and population health, it is common to use questionnaires to assess conditions or variables that are not directly observable. However, the construction and validation of these instruments or questionnaires are often poorly understood. This narrative review aims to summarize in a general way the process of construction and validation of these questionnaires in order to have a better understanding of this process, the aspects that are evaluated, and the best way to use them. The validation of questionnaires corresponds to a process of analysis of the questionnaire, aiming to measure a latent variable and its dimensions, which cannot be observed directly. A latent variable can be inferred through a set of specific attributes that are part of it, such as the items of a questionnaire, which are observable. Through a narrative review, this article addresses the fundamental concepts of questionnaire or test validation, latent variables or constructs, reliability and validity studies, and the factors that theoretically affect the latter two characteristics. Examples of these concepts are presented in the text.
Misogyny and the Norm of Recognition in Graduate English Programs
Authors: Robillard Amy E.
Published: January 2024

Drawing on interviews with ten female-identifying graduate students, this article theorizes a norm of recognition and argues that recognition, conceptualized as a masculine-coded good, circulates away from female graduate students toward faculty and from faculty back to male graduate students. Female graduate students instead experience misogyny, understood as a punishment for straying from patriarchal gender roles in which they are required to be givers.
Children’s Literature Reviews: 2019 Notable Poetry Books for Children
Authors: Enriquez Grace , Dawes Erika Thulin , Lara Gilberto P. , Kruger Mollie Welsh
Published: January 2024

In this column, we feature some of our favorite poetry titles published in 2019 for children in grades K–8.
Using Picturebooks to Teach with and against Social and Emotional Learning
Authors: Clark Caroline T. , Chrisman Alyssa , Lewis Suzanne G.
Published: January 2024

Using critical literacy, this study examines how teachers can use quality picturebooks to read bothwithandagainstsocial emotional learning competencies.
The State of the art in Picturebook research from 2010 to 2020
Authors: Arizpe Evelyn
Published: January 2024

This overview of picturebook studies published in English (2010-2020) includes fundamental findings for teaching and supporting readers as well as potential new research directions.
What’s New in Picturebooks?
Authors: Enriquez Grace , Clark Summer R. , Lara Gilberto P. , Egan Cunningham Katie , Thulin Dawes Erika
Published: January 2024

In this column, the authors share some of the most outstanding picturebooks published within the past year.
Feature: Strategic Interventions: Grade-Based Nudging in Online and Hybrid Courses
Authors: Rodrigo Rochelle , Eyres Beth , Walton Sara
Published: January 2024

In this article, we share strategies and data from a study constructed in a faculty learning community using course analytics to design, deliver, and track instructor-student communication—in the form of “nudges”—to improve student success. Although we do not feel comfortable making generalized conclusions from such a small sample, we think our data suggests that many students positively benefited from grade-based nudging. We also think it was extremely important that our nudging interventions focused on all students within the class, not only those who were not doing well. However, we acknowledge that the majority of the instructors said this type of work takes time.
MLOps for Scarce Image Data: A Use Case in Microscopic Image Analysis
Authors: Sitcheu Angelo Yamachui , Friederich Nils , Baeuerle Simon , Neumann Oliver , Reischl Markus , Mikut Ralf
Published: January 2024

Nowadays, Machine Learning (ML) is experiencing tremendous popularity that has never been seen before. The operationalization of ML models is governed by a set of concepts and methods referred to as Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Nevertheless, researchers, as well as professionals, often focus more on the automation aspect and neglect the continuous deployment and monitoring aspects of MLOps. As a result, there is a lack of continuous learning through the flow of feedback from production to development, causing unexpected model deterioration over time due to concept drifts, particularly when dealing with scarce data. This work explores the complete application of MLOps in the context of scarce data analysis. The paper proposes a new holistic approach to enhance biomedical image analysis. Our method includes: a fingerprinting process that enables selecting the best models, datasets, and model development strategy relative to the image analysis task at hand; an automated model development stage; and a continuous deployment and monitoring process to ensure continuous learning. For preliminary results, we perform a proof of concept for fingerprinting in microscopic image datasets.
ECOSYSTEM THINKING – A KEY SKILL FOR THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Authors: Jeffreys Ian
Published: January 2024

Strength and Conditioning has become a mainstream feature of most elite sports performance programmes, and consequently employment as a strength and conditioning coach is now a well-established career track in many countries. Accompanying this growth has been a tsunami in the amount of research publications into the field, and a plethora of formal and informal educational opportunities in the field. Given this it would be logical to think that we have developed a deep understanding of what makes for a truly effective strength and conditioning coach, yet dig under the surface and it is clear that many fundamental questions remain largely unanswered suggesting that our understanding of strength and conditioning is far from complete. For example, some great programmes that use the very best evidence-based practice fail, yet other that are far less sophisticated succeed? In the reductionist world of theoretical strength and conditioning, where the quality of the programme is the only variable investigated, these anomalies should not occur. However, S&C is ultimately an applied discipline and never occurs in a vacuum, instead the programme is but one variable to be considered and multiple factors will ultimately affect the success of a programme. This article presents a novel approach to viewing S&C application in situ: that of the training ecosystem, where the relationship between multiple and multi-variate factors ultimately determines the overall success of any training programme.
SPORT, MEDIA AND BUSINESS IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE IN THE 21ST CENTURY: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOLARS
Authors: Ličen Simon
Published: January 2024

Despite the shift from socialist to market economy and the proliferation of media outlets and opportunities, sport and media organizations in Southeast Europe have not kept up with global trends. Most teams and fixtures have become feeders for top leagues rather than remaining aspirational destinations in their own right. This phenomenon has manifested across all former Yugoslav republics. Yet, political divergences have hindered learning from neighboring countries’ mistakes and experiences.

This paper outlines the broadcasting presence of selected leagues from Southeast Europe, describes the most common motivations for mediated sport consumption, and introduces the concept of mediatization of sport. Media professionals should develop contents designed to satisfy all motivations for sport spectatorship. Scholars should study such content, the professional situation of journalists and broadcasters, and the representation of foreign athletes and women in sport. Collaboration among scholars and professionals is vital for the continued development of sport, media and business in the region.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSTURAL AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Stankić Dragan , Banićević Željko , Banićević Ivana
Published: January 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the postural status, nutritional status, and their interrelationship, as well as to identify differences in relation to gender dimorphism. The research methods used in this study are observational and descriptive with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from a sample of 177 participants from the preschool institutions in the city of Bijeljina. The study included 92 female partici-pants and 85 male participants, aged six years (6±0.5). The postural status was asse-ssed using the Napoleon Wolanski method and nutritional status using standardized calibrated instruments that served to calculate the BMI. To determine the relationship between nutritional and postural status, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used, while the chi-square test was applied to determine differences in postural status with regard to gender dimorphism. The study found no significant relationship between nutritional and postural status in preschoolage children, regardless of gender dimorphism. However, it revealed a high prevalence of postural disorders and overweight among the children. Participating in appropriate and organized physical activity during preschool and leisure time is crucial for children's health, requiring consistent observation and evaluation of relevant factors.
QUALITY HEALTH FOR CARE FOR ATHLETES ENABLES TOP SPORTS RESULTS
Authors: Franjić Siniša
Published: January 2024

Today, millions of people around the world play sports. For some, sport is fun and recreation, and for some, it is job. Health and sport are closely related to each other, without health there is no top sport. An orderly life is a precursor to top sports results.
THE IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAR TECHNOLOGY ON THE SPECTATORS AND MEDIA COVERAGE OF FOOTBALL
Authors: Lacković Krešimir , Franjković Fran
Published: January 2024

The paper deals with the introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) as a technical aid for the purpose of minimizing refereeing mistakes and errors. The research in the paper includes the definition of VAR and the observations of various experts, scientists and survey participants. The goal of the research is to determine the influence of VAR on the audience, media and quality of the media coverage of football. The paper provides five hypotheses. The first one implies that VAR makes journalists and media more critical of refereeing mistakes. The second one entails that the introduction of the VAR technology has increased the trust in referees. The third hypothesis suggests that VAR has a negative effect on football as a game as well as on the emotions of spectators and fans. The fourth one relies on the fact that the application of VAR is still in the development stage and the last one presupposes that football is still more prone, despite the application of VAR, to discussions about refereeing decisions than other sports. In order to support the above hypotheses, a survey was conducted. The content analysis is based on the quantitative method, though some elements of the qualitative method have also been used. The discussion has generated the elements which confirm the set hypotheses. The concluding considerations indicate the need to proceed with the use and development of IT technology in sports as well as with related research.
THE DETERMINANTS OF SERVICE QUALITY IN SKI TOURISM
Authors: Jovanović Saša , Đoković Goran
Published: January 2024

Regarding the fact that skiing is the most popular winter sport in Europe, the aim of the paper was to analyse the main determinants of service quality in ski tourism.

When defining the research process, it was noted that literature review has recognised significant studies dealing with the concept of ski tourism from different aspects such as tourist motivation to travel, ski tourism sustainability and clime change, marketing strategies or ski tourism infrastructure. However, there is a certain research gap in exploring the determinants of service quality in winter sports. Therefore, the main research question in this paper is to identify the significant factors that influence the service quality in ski tourism and affect tourist satisfaction levels.

The research is based on a sample of 157 recreational skiers who visited the Republic of Serbia during winter seasons in years 2022 and 2023. In the interpretation and processing of data, descriptive statistics and t test were used. The findings indicated the diversity of ski tracks, landscape, nature and hospitality as the most significant determinants of service quality in ski tourism.
Política de Educação Especial: comparando Espírito Santo (Brasil) e Connecticut (Estados Unidos)
Authors: Santos Flávio Lopes dos , Barbosa Adriana da Costa , Conceição Junior Hora , Pantaleão Edson
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a materialização das políticas de Educação Especial, no tocante ao acesso de estudantes público-alvo, no estado do Espírito Santo (Brasil) e em Connecticut (Estados Unidos). A análise teve como marco temporal o ano letivo de 2018 no Brasil e 2018-2019 nos Estados Unidos. A perspectiva teórico-metodológica adotada é de estudo comparado internacional. O caminho metodológico inicia na comparação das políticas de Educação Especial dos dois países; em seguida, traz a apresentação dos dados de matrícula do público-alvo da Educação Especial; e por fim há uma discussão acerca dos dados, delineando similaridades e diferenças das realidades estudadas. Por meio deste estudo, concluiu-se que a concepção de estudante público-alvo da Educação Especial e suas tipologias se diferem nos dois países e isso reflete no quantitativo de matrículas na educação básica da modalidade. Outra diferença apontada está relacionada com a etnia/raça predominante na Educação Especial sendo a branca e hispânica nos Estados Unidos e a preta e parda no Brasil. Apesar de ser responsabilidade do Estado a oferta da Educação Especial nos dois países, a constituição do espaço escolar se difere na forma de atendimento e serviços direcionados a esse público.
A teoria histórico-cultural na fundamentação da configuração do Desenho Universal para Aprendizagem
Authors: Heredero Eladio Sebastián
Published: January 2024

O Design Universal para a Aprendizagem (UDL) foi concebido como uma forma de reorganização curricular, especificamente chamada de diferenciação, com o objetivo de eliminar barreiras à aprendizagem para todos os alunos. Foi criado com uma perspetiva inclusiva onde todos, inclusive as pessoas com deficiência, possam desenvolver plenamente suas competências e habilidades a partir de três princípios: propor mudanças na forma de motivar e envolver os alunos; apresentar os conteúdos e atividades de forma diferenciada e organizar a avaliação dos alunos de diversas formas que permitam, de acordo com sua inteligência, poder apresentar o que aprenderam de forma mais clara para eles. Diante disso, neste artigo em forma de ensaio, pretendemos discutir a relação que existe entre o DUA e o conceito de aprendizagem vygotskyana e a teoria histórico-cultural de Vygotsky. Para isso, partimos do entendimento de que esta diferenciação curricular apresenta a possibilidade de gerar currículos que contribuam para o desenvolvimento de todos os alunos, com deficiência ou não. Esse desenvolvimento pessoal e aprendizagem ocorrem, segundo a DUA, a partir das relações no contexto escolar e no ambiente, naquele espaço subjetivo e social de encontro e troca, que lhes permite aprender e desenvolver ao máximo suas capacidades. Evidencia-se uma forma concreta de construção da aprendizagem, pois destaca-se em suas diretrizes, que o currículo não é uma barreira para a construção do seu pensar e agir na sociedade, conectado com os pressupostos de Vygotsky, com foco na elaboração de objetos, ferramentas e processos de sua zona de desenvolvimento proximal.
Subjetividade social da escola e os desafios à inclusão
Authors: Rossato Maristela , Martínez Albertina Mitjáns
Published: January 2024

O artigo tem por objetivo promover uma reflexão sobre o valor da subjetividade social da escola na compreensão dos processos educativos escolares e sua contribuição aos processos de inclusão educacional. O conceito de subjetividade social será trabalhado no contexto da Teoria da Subjetividade desenvolvida por Fernando González Rey, numa perspectiva cultural-histórica. A subjetividade social pode ser definida pela produção de grupos sociais do conjunto de crenças, normatividades, valores, representações, etc. que constituem e permeiam suas ações e relações.  Ao longo do artigo são exploradas pesquisas realizadas nos últimos 20 anos que trabalharam com o conceito de subjetividade social no contexto escolar, extraindo contribuições para o enfrentamento dos desafios da consolidação inclusão educacional. Por meio da análise das pesquisas, foram identificadas 3 (três) dimensões compreensivas que auxiliam na compreensão de como a subjetividade social da escola pode atuar na consolidação de princípios, correção de distorções e superação de preconceitos aos processos de inclusão escolar. Foram destacadas as contribuições à constituição da subjetividade social da escola, o valor do reconhecimento da subjetividade social da escola e os desafios à promoção de mudanças na subjetividade social da escola.
Práticas educativas socialmente justas na escola: uma educação para o bem comum
Authors: Subero David
Published: January 2024

A partir do desafio de construir a definição da escola que queremos, sugere-se a escola em sentido amplo como um contexto que avança para a participação, a construção compartilhada –nós– e o bem comum. Nesse sentido, uma escola de nós é uma escola que incorpora práticas educativas sensíveis aos cenários de aprendizagem dos alunos, principalmente dos alunos com maior necessidade de apoio pedagógico de forma corresponsável. A partir do referencial dos fundos identitários e da teoria da subjetividade de caráter histórico-cultural e com base na ideia de justiça social educativa, busca-se lidar com as desigualdades estruturais, as relações de poder e a perspectiva do déficit na educação como discurso dominante a partir de propostas holísticas e integrais. Nesse sentido, detalham-se duas experiências práticas que buscam reconhecer e dar voz a pedagogias que avançam em propostas de inclusão e redistribuição educativa nos espaços escolares.
Inclusão Educacional no estado do Piauí: um olhar a partir da Teoria Histórico Cultural
Authors: Mota Lauro Araújo
Published: January 2024

A produção na área da educação especial Brasil vem sendo ampliada de maneira significativa nas últimas três décadas em virtudes dos avanços nas políticas educacionais e no reconhecimento ao direito a educação das pessoas com deficiência contrastando com os avanços das reformas neoliberais e as políticas privatistas que ameaçam a educação brasileira. Desse modo, o presente estudo se caracteriza como sendo de natureza qualitativa por meio de uma pesquisa documental e bibliográfica das produções realizadas no estado do Piauí sobre as temáticas da educação especial e inclusiva e que referenciem a Teoria Histórico Cultural, tanto na relação com a Pedagogia Histórico Crítica quanto com relação à Psicologia Histórico Cultural com foco nos estudos da Defectologia de Vigotski como matriz teórica, epistemológica e metodológica. Os resultados indicam que apesar de um número considerável de trabalhos na área estudada fazendo uso dos referenciais Vigotskianos nenhum deles fazem referência aos textos da defectologia que exploram os aspectos do desenvolvimento e da escolarização das pessoas com deficiência de maneira mais específica.
Contraintes financières et capacités d’innovation des petites et moyennes entreprises en période de crise
Authors: NZUGUEM KOUAM Patrick sergio , LATI KINMENE Aurel Merlin , TONMO Simplice Gaël , NDJANYOU Laurent
Published: January 2024

Objectif : L’innovation est considérée comment un véritable vecteur de croissance pour la quasi-totalité des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) dans le monde entier.  Cependant, elles sont confrontées à de graves contraintes financières, ce qui réduit ainsi leurs capacités d’innovation. Dans ce contexte, l’objectif de ce papier est d’analyser l’effet des contraintes financières sur la capacité d’innovation des PME en temps de crise.
Méthode : Pour y parvenir, nous exploitons les données collectées via une banque camerounaise au cours de l’année 2021, sur un échantillon final de 138 PME exerçant leurs activités au Cameroun. Concernant les outils statistiques, nous avons utilisé les tris à plats pour la description des variables qualitatives de l’étude, l’Analyse en Composantes Principales (ACP) pour calculer l’indice synthétiques de l’impact de la pandémie COVID-19. Pour étudier la relation entre les contraintes financières et la capacité d’innovation des PME en temps de crise on a eu recours à des régressions de type logistique.
Résultat : Les résultats montrent que les contraintes financières agissent négativement sur la capacité d’innovation en input (dépenses en R&D) et output (innovation de produit) des PME camerounaises. De plus la crise impacte positivement sur la capacité d’innovation en input et négativement sur l’innovation en output.
Originalité/Pertinence : Bien que la relation entre les contraintes financières et l’innovation ait été mise en avant dans la littérature, il n’en reste pas moins qu’aucune étude n’a été réalisés dans un contexte de crise et plus précisément au Cameroun. Le bilan de ces travaux empiriques aboutit à des conclusions nuancées et parfois contradictoires. Notre étude devrait contribuer au débat relatif à la relation entre les contraintes financières et l’innovation dans les entreprises.
Contribution sociales/ de gestion : Les résultats de cette étude permettront aux dirigeants des PME de renforcer leurs capacités de financement interne et externe afin de réduire les contraintes financières et leurs effets négatifs sur l’innovation en temps de crise. Sur le plan social, elle permettra aux chefs d'entreprises de concevoir et d'évaluer des réformes qui réduisent les effets négatifs des contraintes financières sur l'innovation, comme une politique visant à renforcer la volonté des secteurs financiers de financer les investissements dans l'innovation.
problématique de la cotation boursière
Authors: MBA NEGEANT Jores berby , NGUEFACK AZANGUE Pesos
Published: January 2024

Objectif : L‘objectif de l’étude consiste à analyser les facteurs contribuant au comportement réticent des entreprises camerounaises à la cotation boursière. 
Méthode : L’approche quantitative est adoptée et les données primaires collectées sur un échantillon composé de 83 entreprises camerounaises (cotées et non cotées) sont analysées suivant la technique des moindres carrés ordinaires.
Résultats : Les résultats mettent en évidence une influence directe et significative des facteurs économiques et sociaux, tels que la confidentialité de l‘information financière, le niveau d‘éducation et l‘expérience des dirigeants en matière de gestion du marché financier, sur la décision de cotation boursière des entreprises camerounaises. Contrairement aux études précédentes, cette recherche révèle que les dirigeants d‘entreprise sont désormais ouverts au partage du pouvoir de contrôle dans la gestion de leur entreprise, ce qui remet en question le risque de perte de contrôle comme facteur dissuasif à la cotation boursière au Cameroun tel qu'identifié par les recherches antérieures.
Originalité : L’originalité de cette étude réside dans sa capacité à examiner et à présenter l‘évolution des facteurs expliquant le taux de cotation boursière significativement faible dans le contexte camerounais.
Dynamique de l’inclusion financière et développement agricole dans les pays de l’UEMOA
Authors: TOURE Malick , SOW Oumar , THIAM Ibrahima
Published: January 2024

Objectif : Cet article analyse l’impact de l’inclusion financière sur le développement agricole dans les pays de l’UEMOA.  

Méthodologie : Elle s’appuie sur des estimations économétriques sur un échantillon de huit (08) pays (UEMOA) sur la période 2000 – 2020, avec l’approche GMM en système de Blundell et Bond (1998).

Résultats : Les résultats des estimations montrent que l’inclusion financière par l’utilisation des services de microfinance affecte positivement le développement agricole. Cependant, l’utilisation des services bancaires n’a pas d’effet significatif sur le développement agricole.

Originalité de l’article : L’article renforce la littérature sur la relation inclusion financière et développement agricole dans l’UEMOA. En effet, il n’y existe quasiment pas de travaux sur les effets de l’inclusion financière sur le développement agricole, avec comme proxy l’indice de production agricole. L’article recommande aux décideurs la nécessité de mettre en place des mécanismes d’accompagnement de libéralisation des services financiers et de renforcement des fonds de garantie accessibles et fonctionnels pour faciliter l’accès des paysans au crédit.
Analisis Dampak Perundungan Terhadap Moral Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Tamamiyah Lutfiyatut
Published: January 2024

Perundungan pada lingkungan pendidikan tidak kunjung habis, perilaku merugikan orang lain ini masih sering terjadi contohnya di ranah sekolah menengah pertama. penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana dampak perundungan terhadap moral siswa sekolah menengah pertama dan bagaimana cara meminimalisir perundungan di dunia Pendidikan. Metode penelitian yang diagunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa metode kualitatif. Metode penlisan pada penelitian ini menggunakan jenis studi literatrur. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan data sekunder berupa jurnal, artikel, buku, laporan penelitian yang terkait dengan masalah ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perundungan dapat memengaruhi moralitas siswa, terutama dalam bentuk penghinaan, adu domba, dan fitnah. Dampak psikologis perundungan juga mencakup rasa takut, murung, dan perubahan sifat individu korban. Selain itu, perundungan dapat merusak moralitas pelaku perundungan, membentuk pola perilaku negatif, seperti menggunjing dan adu domba. Kesimpulannya, perundungan dapat memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada moral siswa SMP, dan penanaman nilai-nilai moralitas sejak dini di sekolah dapat membantu meminimalisir perundungan
Choice of training label matters: how to best use deep learning for quantitative MRI parameter estimation
Authors: Epstein Sean C. , Bray Timothy J. P. , Hall-Craggs Margaret , Zhang Hui
Published: January 2024

Deep learning (DL) is gaining popularity as a parameter estimation method for quantitative MRI. A range of competing implementations have been proposed, relying on either supervised or self-supervised learning. Self-supervised approaches, sometimes referred to as unsupervised, have been loosely based on auto-encoders, whereas supervised methods have, to date, been trained on groundtruth labels. These two learning paradigms have been shown to have distinct strengths. Notably, self-supervised approaches offer lower-bias parameter estimates than their supervised alternatives. This result is counterintuitive – incorporating prior knowledge with supervised labels should, in theory, lead to improved accuracy. In this work, we show that this apparent limitation of supervised approaches stems from the naïve choice of groundtruth training labels. By training on labels which are deliberately not groundtruth, we show that the low-bias parameter estimation previously associated with self-supervised methods can be replicated – and improved on – within a supervised learning framework. This approach sets the stage for a single, unifying, deep learning parameter estimation framework, based on supervised learning, where trade-offs between bias and variance are made by careful adjustment of training label.
Veranstaltungshinweise Februar 2024
Authors: Fischer Georg
Published: January 2024

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The research of the influence of traverse speed and depth of cut on surface roughness in abrasive water jet machining
Authors: Baralić Jelena , Mitrović Anđelija , Popović Marko
Published: January 2024

The main goal in today's production is to make as many products as possible in the shortest possible time. When machining with an abrasive water jet, this means that it is necessary to cut with the highest possible traverse speeds. Machining with a high traverse speed results in an increase in the surface roughness parameters of the surface machined with an abrasive water jet. With the increase in the thickness of the machined material, i.e. the depth of the cut, this is more and more pronounced. The aim of this work is to determine the influence of traverse speed on the roughness of the machined surface, R a. Also, the influence of the thickness of the samples on the roughness of the processed surface, R a , was investigated. The material of the samples was AlMg3 of different thicknesses (6, 8, 10 and 12 mm). The samples were cut with traverse speed of 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1200 mm/min. The roughness parameter of the machined surface, R a , was measured at different depths, h and at several places along the samples. Based on the measured values of R a , it was concluded that with the increase in traverse speed, the roughness of the machined surface increases. It was observed that the roughness parameter R a at the same depth of measurement, h, has approximately the same values. The mathematical model, that describes the influence of traverse speed on the roughness of the machined surface was developed. This model showed satisfactory agreement with the measured values.
The Role of Digital Platforms in Collecting VAT in Selected Countries in the Middle East
Authors: Alaradi M. , Moossdorff B.
Published: January 2024

In this article, the authors analyse the role of digital platforms in collecting VAT on services in some of the key jurisdictions in the Middle East. The authors discuss the rules and draw references to other tax jurisdictions and recent case law, providing a holistic overview of these rules and their applicability to digital platforms.
Reviews and Responses for On the Causes and Environmental Impact of Airborne Holdings at Major European Airports
Authors: Franco Antonio , Li Max , Spinielli Enrico , Dalmau Ramon , Very Philippe , Jarry Gabriel
Published: January 2024

See detailed reviews and responses in the PDF file.

DOI for the original paper: https://doi.org/10.59490/joas.2023.7198
Divergent Learning In The Management Of Economic Or Social Projects For Young Students
Authors: Marleny Sernaqué Barrantes , Angélica Atoche Silva Luz , Graciela Talledo Mendoza Gulissa , Julia Morocho Ricalde Carmen , Tomasita Herrera Mogollón Rosa
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research is to determine the effect of the divergent learning program on the management of economic or social projects in students of an Educational Institution in Piura, 2023. Research with a quantitative approach, experimental type and pre-experimental design. We worked with a population of 102 students and a single sample of 34 students, to whom the survey technique was applied and as an instrument the 28-item questionnaire to measure the dependent variable, which has a reliability of Cronbach's Alpha with 0.821 and a validity with Aiken's V of 0.92. The results in the pretest indicated that there is poor project management in the students because 100% of them were located at the beginning level, unlike the post test, where 62% of students were located at the achieved level. Likewise, the application of the divergent learning program optimized the management of economic and social projects due to the significant differences found (73.59) between the pre and post test (T student = 33.194, p value = 0.000). It is concluded that the program emerged significant effects in the management of economic and social projects in the students.
SisDim: Solução tecnológica para o Dimensionamento da Força de Trabalho em Saúde
Authors: Pagotto Daniel do Prado , Braga Renata Dutra , Oliveira Denise Santos de , Lemos Carlos Henrique , Pietrobon Israel , Araújo Vinícius Prates , Borges Júnior Cândido Vieira , Silva Filho Antonio Isidro da
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Relatar o desenvolvimento de uma solução tecnológica para o planejamento e dimensionamento da força de trabalho em saúde (PDFTS). Métodos: Esta pesquisa de desenvolvimento tecnológico e inovação (P&D&I) foi conduzida seguindo o método Design Science Research em três fases: (1) identificação do problema com os stakeholders; (2) levantamento de literatura técnica e científica sobre metodologias utilizadas; (3) desenho da solução tecnológica, contemplando um framework de metodologias para PDFTS. Resultados: A solução, nomeada como “SisDim: Sistema para Dimensionamento da Força de Trabalho em Saúde no Brasil”, fornece um catálogo de metodologias que os gestores, pesquisadores e profissionais de saúde poderão utilizar como apoio para um diagnóstico organizacional, projeções e gestão de recursos humanos em saúde. Conclusões: A solução apresentada tem potencial de contribuir para o aprimoramento do PDFTS, considerando as especificidades dos territórios de saúde.
Contribution of environmental factors to genetic variation in the Pacific white-sided dolphin
Authors: Talwar Ria , Scott Carly
Published: January 2024

Environmental changes driven by pollution and climate change have affected many species globally. The Pacific white-sided dolphin, or Lagenorhynchus obliquidens (L. obliquidens), is threatened by water pollution, which is the product of human actions and can impact the genetic structure of species in affected areas. While researchers have studied genetic differences between populations of L. obliquidens in Japan, they failed to explore the potential environmental drivers of these differences. Our research aimed to identify the major environmental factors impacting the genetic variation of L. obliquidens, which will increase our understanding of how this species responds to changes in the environment. We studied several different variables, including salinity, ocean currents, temperature, and microplastic levels. Due to the significant presence and variation of microplastics in the ocean surrounding Japan, we hypothesized that this would have the most notable impact on the genetic variation of L. obliquidens. We began our research by gathering genetic sequencing data from a preexisting study focusing on populations along the Japanese coast. We collected environmental data and analyzed it alongside a genetic distance matrix, leveraging data analysis and machine learning tools in R. We found that the most impactful variable was current stability, which did not match our original prediction of microplastic levels having the most significant impact. We then investigated why ocean currents may have had such a strong impact on L. obliquidens and proposed that it has a connection to nutrient and prey distribution, which can be majorly impacted by changes in ocean currents.
Inhibitory effects of captan on growth of Escherichia coli and Bacillus coagulans
Authors: Harkema Morgan , Schafer Ella , Rasmus Joseph
Published: January 2024

As the world’s population increases, so does the need for the availability of clean fruits and vegetables. In order to comply with these demands, an increase in the usage of pesticides, such as captan, has also emerged. This study aimed to determine the effect that captan has on the gut microbiome, specifically by using Bacillus coagulans and modeling strains of Escherichia coli by using Escherichia coli K-12. To do this, we mixed a pesticide dilution into melted nutrient agar, while the control groups only contained distilled water. After they had re-hardened, we streaked the plates and placed the E. coli and the B. coagulans into an incubator. Following incubation, we found a significant difference in bacterial growth between the control and the captan-containing plates. Therefore, we concluded that the pesticide captan has a negative effect on the growth of these bacteria, and, potentially, on the human microbiome. The information found during this experiment could possibly warn regular produce consumers of the potential dangers of not washing their products before consumption.