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Analysis of Tasks on Bayes’ Theorem in High School Textbooks
Authors:   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados, Paredes-Cancino Cristian , Montiel-Espinosa Gisela ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the characteristics of the tasks on Bayes' Theorem in textbooks. In order to develop the research, a framework has been constructed consisting of theoretical elements in relation to the representation and format of statistical information, epistemological considerations, and the contexts associated with Bayesian statistics. The study is carried out following the methodology of content analysis in a sample of textbooks at the high school level in Mexico. The analysis shows a tendency of tasks to develop procedural knowledge, static character management, use of the principles of classical and frequent quantification, and centrality in the tree diagram as a representation for the resolution of Bayesian problems. El objetivo del estudio es determinar las características de las tareas sobre el Teorema de Bayes en los libros de texto. Para desarrollar la investigación se ha construido un marco conformado por elementos teóricos en relación con la representación y el formato de la información estadística, consideraciones epistemológicas y los contextos asociados a la estadística bayesiana. El estudio se realiza siguiendo la metodología del análisis de contenido en una muestra de libros de textos escolares del nivel bachillerato en México. El análisis evidencia una tendencia de las tareas al desarrollo de conocimiento procedimental, manejo del carácter estático, empleo de los principios de cuantificación clásico y frecuencial y la centralidad en el diagrama de árbol como representación para la resolución de problemas bayesianos.
A View on the Teaching of Probability and Statistics in Elementary School in the City of Joinville, Southern Brazil
Authors:   Santa Catarina State University, Henning Elisa , dos Santos Luciane Mulazani ,   Santa Catarina State University
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to analyze how probability and statistics contents are taught in elementary schools in Joinville, southern Brazil. We sought to identify the teachers’ practices, resources, and supporting guidelines. We also aimed to understand the teachers’ perception of their roles and the skills expected from the students. A questionnaire was applied, and exploratory data analysis and content analysis were used as methods. The results show that teachers often work with descriptive statistics contents, prioritizing activities involving playful aspects, and apply written assignments for evaluation. Teachers agree on the importance of probability and statistics in the education of children as citizens, consider themselves mediators in this process, and believe that working with daily problems and stimulating reflection and curiosity is essential.
Why Read “PROBABILItY, Statistics and Truth” by Richard Von Mises Now
Authors:   National University of Singapore, Von Bing Yap
Published: October 2022

Richard von Mises wrote Probability, Statistics and Truth on his axiomatization of probability, which is based on the collective. Although his probability theory was supplanted by Kolgomorov, this book is still relevant to the teaching of probability, statistics, and science today. This work highlights some outstanding elements of the book and describes their implications on teaching practice.
Introducing Computer-Age Statistical Methodologies Through Interactive Web Apps: Experimental Evidence From a Filipino Classroom
Authors:   University of the Philippines, Dayta Dominic , Dayta Dalmacio ,   Division of City Schools – Caloocan, Department of Education, Philippines
Published: October 2022

level abstractions which students below the graduate level may struggle to grasp. Following successful implementations of teaching complex statistics through interactive applications, we develop one for motivating and exploring the popular K-Means Clustering Algorithm. This paper presents the results of an experiment in a Philippine secondary school classroom. Comparing between-group improvements in their performance on a short test reveals only weak evidence that an interactive approach might work better than a static one. However, within-group performance shows student understood the assigned topic significantly better after using the web-app. Feedback collected from the students also show that students found the interactive version more helpful than a standard module with static visuals.
The Role of Synthetic Data in Teaching and Learning Statistics
Authors:   University of Queensland, Bulmer Michael , Coote Leonard ,   University of Queensland
Published: October 2022

The use of synthetic data is increasingly of interest to teachers and learners of statistics. Real world data has obvious advantages but limitations that may be less obvious. Though we live in a world of “big data,” sourcing real world datasets that satisfy the needs of teachers may not be easy. In many situations, synthetic data can offer a viable alternative to real world data for teaching and learning statistics. Our basic premise is that datasets—real world and synthetic—should be relevant to learning objectives, offer students a degree of realism, and be sufficiently rich to encourage learning beyond the immediate context. We offer guidelines for generating synthetic datasets to ensure all three dimensions are satisfied: relevance, realism, and richness.
Integrating Technology and Narrative to Engage Young Adolescents With COVID Data
Authors:   Tumblehome, Inc., Noyce Pendred , Mokros Janice ,   Science Education Solutions, Martin Laura ,   Tumblehome, Inc., Sagrans Jacob ,   Science Education Solutions
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has offered opportunities to immerse high needs 10–14-year-olds in real-life data that matter. We developed and tested an out-of-school program to increase youth understanding of data science through epidemiology. The 15–20-hour Data Detectives Clubs are structured around an adventure novel, The Case of the COVID Crisis, which introduces readers to epidemics across space and time. Chapters are accompanied by activities, discussion, and exploration of infection and vaccine data using CODAP, the Common Online Data Analysis Platform. To date, around 600 youth have experienced the program, focusing primarily on time-series data. Youth learned about noisy data, comparing graphs, and matching rates to cumulative numbers. These clubs demonstrate the feasibility of integrating data science with epidemiology outside of school.
A Topic-Specific Evaluation of Students’ Attitudes Towards Statistics
Authors:   Redeemer’s University, Okewole Dorcas Modupe , Gboyega Ayobami Fadilat ,   Redeemer’s University, Adekeye Kayode Samuel ,   Redeemer’s University, Olubusoye Olusanya Elisa ,   University of Ibadan Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis
Published: October 2022

This study involves an evaluation of students’ attitudes towards various topics in statistics. The purpose of the study is to determine how students’ attitudes towards statistics vary across different topics and to determine possible changes in students’ attitudes from the beginning to the end of a course. The target population is that of students taking a statistics course for non-majors at a university in Nigeria. The study involved a pre-test (within the first week of the course) and a post-test (applied at the end of the course) focused on specific topics in the statistics course. Results indicated that students’ attitudes were moderately positive at the onset and remained the same at the end of the course for most topics. Implications for teaching statistics are discussed.
Indicators of the Professional Knowledge of the Statistical Teacher
Authors:   Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Lázaro Alemán Wendy Johanna , Álvarez Alfonso Ingrith ,   Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Published: October 2022

This proposal is formulated in the Research Seedbed in Statistical Education of the National Pedagogical University, as a result of the analysis of the work of the Panorama degree of the Training of Future Graduates in Mathematics in Relation to Statistics and its Didactics. The research is carried out under a qualitative approach based on a documentary review. Thirty-six indicators were found to identify the professional knowledge of the professor of statistics, based on the facets of the Teacher's Didactic Knowledge Model proposed by Godino, from other research, and from Colombian public policy documents. These indicators have become a reference for the design of resources for the training of teachers who teach probability and statistics, and for the creation of instruments that measure this knowledge. Esta propuesta se formula en el Semillero de Investigación en Educación Estadística de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, como fruto del análisis del trabajo de grado Panorama de la Formación de Futuros Licenciados en Matemáticas en Relación con Estadística y su Didáctica. La indagación se realiza bajo un enfoque cualitativo fundamentado en una revisión documental. Resultó 36 indicadores para identificar el conocimiento profesional del profesor de Estadística, fundamentados estos en las facetas del Modelo de Conocimiento Didáctico del Profesor propuestas por Godino, desde otras investigaciones, y desde documentos de política pública colombiana. Dichos indicadores se han convertido en referente para el diseño de recursos para la formación de docentes que enseñan Probabilidad y Estadística, y para la creación de instrumentos que miden dicho conocimiento.
Promoting Statistical Reasoning in Engineering Students: An Instructional Process Implemented in Times of Pandemic
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Figueroa Stella Maris , Aznar María Andrea ,   Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Pastore Juan Ignacio ,   Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Published: October 2022

This paper describes an instruction process implemented by isolation during the pandemic, aimed at developing statistical reasoning in students within the framework of the Ontosemiotic Approach to Mathematical Knowledge and Instruction. The proposed activities acquire a positive assessment of their ecological suitability by favoring the “know-how” of students, offering them contextualized and meaningful mathematical practices in engineering. Statistical reasoning is exemplified in one of the activities evaluated in students. In 54% of them, good and very good levels of development in reading and interpreting graphics skills, analysis of statistical information, and elaboration of conclusions were observed, while the rest showed a low and insufficient development in these skills. Se describe un proceso de instrucción implementado por el aislamiento durante la pandemia, orientado a desarrollar en los estudiantes el razonamiento estadístico en el marco del Enfoque Ontosemiótico del Conocimiento y la Instrucción Matemáticos. Las actividades propuestas adquieren una valoración positiva de su idoneidad ecológica al favorecer el “saber hacer” de los estudiantes, ofreciéndoles prácticas matemáticas contextualizadas y significativas en ingeniería. El razonamiento estadístico se ejemplifica en una de las actividades evaluadas en los alumnos. En el 54% de las mismas, se observaron buenos y muy buenos niveles de desarrollo en habilidades de lectura e interpretación de gráficos, análisis de información estadística, y elaboración de conclusiones, mientras el resto evidenció un bajo e insuficiente desarrollo en estas habilidades.
Challenges in the Training of Teachers Teaching Stochastics, in the Context of Post-BNCC Curriculum Reform
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Lima Samya de Oliveira , Lima Reinaldo Feio ,   Universidade Federal do Sul e Sudeste do Pará, Silva Ady Wallace Jaques ,   Universidade Federal do Pará, Giordano Cassio Cristiano ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
Published: October 2022

In this article, we discussed the challenges for the teaching of stochastic in Brazilian basic education (students from six to seventeen years old), starting with the curricular reform, triggered by the publication of the Common National Curricular Base (BNCC) in 2018, and the training of teachers who teach mathematics. The aim of our research is to highlight weaknesses in the initial and continuing education in the field of stochastic, in the face of new educational demands. This is a documentary bibliographic research, which analyzes official documents guiding basic education and recently published research, which characterize the difficulties faced and point to alternatives for the promotion of literacy, reasoning, and stochastic thinking. At the end, we present some proposals that can contribute to achieving the central objectives of stochastic education, in line with the BNCC. Nesse artigo, discutimos os desafios para o ensino de estocástica na educação básica brasileira (estudantes de seis a dezessete anos de idade), a partir da reforma curricular, desencadeada pela publicação da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), em 2018, e a formação de professores que ensinam matemática. O objetivo de nossa investigação é evidenciar fragilidades na formação inicial e continuada no campo da estocástica, frente às novas demandas educacionais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica documental, que analisa documentos oficiais norteadores da educação básica e pesquisas recentemente publicadas, que caracterizam as dificuldades enfrentadas e apontam para alternativas para a promoção do letramento, raciocínio e pensamento estocásticos. Ao final, apresentamos algumas propostas que podem contribuir para alcançar os objetivos centrais da educação estocástica, em consonância com a BNCC.
Development Statistical Thinking in Future Mexican Telesecundaria Teachers
Authors:   Escuela Normal Rural “Carmen Serdán”, Santana-Ortega Alberto , Ramírez-Hernández Roselia ,   Centro Escolar Presidente “Manuel Ávila Camacho”
Published: October 2022

The objective of this research is to analyze qualitatively the implementation of statistical projects as a strategy for developing statistical thinking in future telesecundaria teachers. This research provides valuable elements for the teacher training process such as having theoretical and methodological aspects that guide the training of prospective teachers. The theoretical elements—a framework of indicators and criteria to analyze the development of statistical thinking—serve as reference points around which to direct teacher learning; the methodological aspects favor the context to interact with these theoretical elements and take part in them. The results indicate that projects allow future teachers to develop important elements of statistical thinking and appreciate the use of statistics as a tool for solving problems such as those they face during their profession.
Extracting Conditional Proportions from Bar Graphs
Authors:   The University of Auckland, Budgett Stephanie , Pfannkuch Maxine ,   The University of Auckland, Puloka Malia ,   The University of Auckland
Published: October 2022

Bar graphs are often touted as a presentation format that improves reasoning when faced with conditional probability scenarios. However, research suggests that extracting information from bar graphs in order to make conditional proportion comparisons may be challenging. Furthermore, the configuration of bar graphs can influence their underlying message. The purpose of this paper is to explore two undergraduate students’ reasoning when they are asked to select appropriate bar graph representations to answer comparison questions that they posed, involving two categorical variables. Results from this small pilot study suggest that there was some confusion in deciphering the comparison of interest, and bar graph configuration contributed to conflict in conclusions drawn.
Combinatorial Thinking as Key for Introducing Hypothesis Testing—Evaluation of the Planned Secondary-School Reform in Hungary
Authors:   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Fejes Tóth Péter , Vancsó Ödön ,   Eötvös-Lóránd University, Borovcnik Manfred ,   University of Klagenfurt
Published: October 2022

We developed an educational programme to prepare a curricular reform in Hungary. In the framework of this project, we tested and evaluated a new curriculum design relying on combinatorial and probabilistic knowledge and skills. As opposed to inferential statistics, which is not part of secondary education, combinatorial thinking has a rich tradition in secondary education. The idea was to extend combinatorially introduced probability to a wider meaning of general frequencies by using probability to evaluate the credibility of hypotheses. The materials proved to be interesting, motivating, and understandable. Based on pre- and post-tests, students’ probabilistic knowledge improved significantly. It is worth noting that our approach also intensified their understanding about probability apart from the targeted content of hypothesis testing.
A Survey on the Use of Context for Teacher Training in Probability and Statistics: Focusing on the Tuesday Birthday Problem
Authors:   Okayama University of Science, Fukuda Hiroto , Ishibashi Ippo ,   Okayama University
Published: October 2022

Context plays a significant role in teaching probability and statistics; although its importance has been contended in previous studies, there is not sufficient research on the role of context. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the actual use of context in problem solving through pre-service mathematics teachers. We focussed on the Tuesday Birthday Problem, which requires awareness of context. Data were obtained from surveys involving 98 teachers and analysed by classifying answers based on the answer types related to context. Results revealed that there are three hurdles related to context in this problem: ‘generation of the idea of conditional probability,’ ‘identification of the necessary and sufficient context for the condition,’ and ‘correct use of the context.’
Conditional Probability, Bayes and Classical Statistics—Evaluation of the Planned Secondary-School Reform in Hungary
Authors:   Eötvös-Lóránd University, Vancsó Ödön , Fejes Tóth Peter ,   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Borovcnik Manfred ,   University of Klagenfurt
Published: October 2022

Our main goal is to show that we can use classical and Bayesian statistics, including theoretical background, for introducing statistical inference in Hungarian high schools. In a first step, we will test the material we are developing with higher-level students. We introduce the concept of the project, including its theoretical background and previous pilot teaching experiments. The basis is the parallel introduction of classical and Bayesian methods of statistical inference. Long-term experience from research work and from seminars with future teachers provide evidence that this parallel approach is useful. Our framework is from the project “Guided Discovery in Mathematics Education,” that can be classified in different inquiry-based education forms (see Artigue and Blomhøj, 2013).
GEDIM-STATISTIC: Spreading Statistical Education in the Brazilian Amazon
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Pará, Santos Jacqueline , Pena Silvia ,   Universidade Federal do Pará, Vilhena Vera ,   Universidade Federal do Pará, Nunes José ,   Universidade Federal do Pará
Published: October 2022

We present GEDIM-STATISTIC, the first group of statistical education of the Brazilian Amazon founded in the year 2019. It is part of the research group on mathematical didactics of the Institute of Mathematical and Scientific Education of the Federal University of Pará-GEDIM/IEMCI/UFPA. Objective, through the use of methods and procedures of Statistical Science, to contribute to the development of an investigative, reflective, and critical posture of students (of all educational levels) and other local citizens. Its existence is justified by the diagnosis carried out by members of the group, following the accompaniment of a group of students of the undergraduate IEMCI, as well as interventions with students of the initial years, where there were gaps in the assimilation of concepts of literacy, statistical thinking and reasoning. Apresentamos o GEDIM-STATISTIC, primeiro grupo de Educação Estatística da Amazônia Brasileira. Fundado no ano de 2019. Está inserido no Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Didática da Matemática do Instituto de Educação Matemática e Científica da Universidade Federal do Pará–GEDIM/IEMCI/UFPA. Objetiva, por meio do uso de métodos e procedimentos da Ciência Estatística, contribuir para o desenvolvimento de uma postura investigativa, reflexiva e crítica de alunos (de todos os níveis educacionais) e demais cidadãos locais. Sua existência se justifica pelo diagnóstico realizado por membros do grupo, após acompanhamento de uma turma de discentes da graduação do IEMCI, bem como de intervenções junto a alunos dos anos iniciais, onde se evidenciou lacunas na assimilação de conceitos da literacia, do pensamento e do raciocínio estatísticos.
Measurement Instrument for Statistical Reasoning of Postgraduate Students of Health Sciences
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Gaviria-Bedoya Jaime , González-Gómez Difariney ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Villa-Ochoa Jhony ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: October 2022

This paper presents the design and validation of a measuring instrument for statistical reasoning of postgraduate students of health sciences of a Colombian public university. The items were adapted from instruments such as CAOS and GOALS, and from research and articles published in health sciences. Content validity was performed by experts in statistical education and/or statistics. The judges assessed each item on an ordinal scale. Descriptive statistics and psychometric indexes of percentage agreement and content validity were calculated. The review process of the instrument resulted in a final version of 41 items and the obtained statistics showed evidence of a high level of agreement among the expert judges. Se presenta el diseño y validación de un instrumento de medida para el razonamiento estadístico de estudiantes de posgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, de una universidad pública colombiana. Los ítems fueron adaptados de instrumentos como el CAOS y el GOALS, y de investigaciones y artículos publicados en Ciencias de la Salud. La validez de contenido se realizó mediante juicio de expertos en educación estadística y/o estadística. Los jueces evaluaron cada ítem en una escala ordinal. Se calcularon estadísticos descriptivos e índices psicométricos de porcentaje de acuerdo y de validez de contenido. El proceso de revisión del instrumento dio como resultado una versión final de 41 ítems y los estadísticos obtenidos mostraron evidencia de un alto nivel de acuerdo entre los jueces expertos.
Challenges Faced by University Professors While Teaching Statistics Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Gómez-Blancarte Ana Luisa , Rivera-Pérez José Guadalupe ,   Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Published: October 2022

This study explores the numerous challenges that university professors have faced in teaching statistics courses online during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is part of a broader research project that explores characteristics of statistics teaching in university education. For this research, we designed a questionnaire that was answered by 750 statistics professors from 420 Mexican universities. The challenges they faced involve: (a) the use of information and communications technology; (b) technological tools for teaching statistics; (c) data; (d) the online learning environment; (e) students' knowledge; (f) statistical projects; (g) curricula; (h) attitudes; (i) the application of statistics; (j) the professors’ pedagogical content; (k) assessment; and (l) financial resources. Results provide us with a broad picture of the many challenges involved in teaching statistics online.
Analysis of the Academic Performance of Statistical Students in Economic Sciences Careers Against the Virtualization of Teaching and Learning Processes by the COVID Pandemic
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Stimolo María Inés , Caro Norma Patricia ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Casini Rosanna Beatriz ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, García Fernando ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, González Mariana ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Moneta Pizarro Adrian ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Saino Martin ,   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Published: October 2022

The isolation restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic forced the adoption of strategies for online teaching in a course on statistics of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the National University of Cordoba, Argentina. Collective work spaces were created to share experiences and search for strategies with the purpose of valuing their own practices, seeking to give continuity to the pedagogical proposal. Using different statistical tools, this paper analyzes the impact of the change in student performance between 2019 and 2021, finding differences in the period with different didactic conditions. An assessment of the results obtained provides an interesting contribution to the proposal of pedagogical continuity in contexts of uncertainty and promotes new studies to analyze the possible causes. Las restricciones de aislamiento impuestas por la pandemia de COVID 19 obligaron a adoptar estrategias para la enseñanza en línea en un curso de Estadística de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. Se generaron espacios de trabajo colectivo para compartir experiencias y buscar estrategias con el propósito de valorar las propias prácticas, procurando dar continuidad a la propuesta pedagógica. Utilizando diferentes herramientas estadísticas, este trabajo analiza el impacto del cambio en el rendimiento del estudiantado entre 2019 y 2021, encontrando diferencias en el período con condiciones didácticas distintas. Una valoración de los resultados obtenidos proporciona un aporte interesante a la propuesta de continuidad pedagógica en contextos de incertidumbre y promueve nuevos estudios para analizar las posibles causas.
PROYECTO DEL REAL DECRETO DE LA INSPECCIÓN EDUCATIVA
Authors: Natal Delgado Alberto , González Fernández José Luis
Published: October 2022

Este artículo recoge el contenido de la ponencia desarrollada por sus autores en el marco del XXII Encuentro Nacional de Inspectores de Educación celebrado a finales de septiembre de 2022 en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria bajo el título “La Inspección de Educación ante el desarrollo curricular y la Formación Profesional”. A lo largo de la ponencia se realizó un recorrido por el trabajo realizado por la Unión Sindical de Inspectores de Educación – USIE en relación a su participación en diversas reuniones mantenidas con el Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional y otras entidades profesionales con el fin de realizar propuestas para la conformación de un borrador de trabajo que pretendiera servir de base para la publicación de un Real Decreto básico que viniera a regular el acceso y la carrera profesional del Cuerpo de Inspectores de educación.
BRUNA, CLAUDIA. EDUCAR CONTRA EL ACOSO. HERRAMIENTAS Y ACTIVIDADES PARA PREVENIR Y DETECTAR EL ACOSO ESCOLAR.
Authors: Nando Rosales. Julio
Published: October 2022

En Psicología social se tiene muy en cuenta lo que se denomina “el control de las emociones” con el objetivo de mejorar y transformar las conductas, las actitudes y las relaciones sanas y positivas. El libro que reseñamos va dirigido a familias y educadores con la finalidad de poder afrontar el acoso escolar desde todos sus ángulos. Conflicto que supone una lacra para la escuela y en definitiva para la sociedad.

No lo consideraría un libro de autoayuda sino más bien un manual de apoyo a la Comunidad Educativa con herramientas y actividades sencillas, reflexivas para prevenir, frenar e identificar las conductas y las características del acoso escolar.
A MODEL OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HAND GRIP MUSCLE FORCE BASED ON ELITE FEMALE HANDBALL PLAYERS OF VARIOUS AGES
Authors: Dopsaj Milivoj , Valdevit Zoran , Vučković Goran , Ivanović Jelena , Bon Marta
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study was to establish trends in the development of contractile characteristics of hand grip in terms of the maximum and relative force, as a test for upper body strength. The sample consisted of 207 female handball players organised into age categories; 52 senior (age = 24.5 ± 3.3), 51 junior (U18, age = 17.4 ± 0.7), 45 youth (U16, age = 15.5 ± 0.9), and 49 young players (U14, age = 13.4 ± 0.5). There is a statistically significant difference of absolute and relative maximal hand grip muscle force between all age groups (Wilks’s lambda = 0.416, p = 0.000). The results showed that the values of the maximum right hand grip force ranged from 430.7 N to 297.7 N and from 405.5 N to 268.6 N for left hand for senior to young players, respectively (Table 1). Also, according to the results it was determined that trend of change in observed contractile characteristics according to the age groups are 44.7N and 43.6N for absolute, and 0.462 and 0.463 N·BW-1 for relative values of maximal hand grip force for the right and the left hand, respectively.
EFFECT OF OPPOSITION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THROWING FROM FIRST AND SECOND LINE IN MALE ELITE HANDBALL DURING COMPETITION
Authors: Zapardiel Juan C. , Vila Helena , Manchado Carmen , Rivilla-García Jesús , Ferragut Carmen , van den Tillaar Roland
Published: October 2022

The goalkeeper and defensive player’s degree of opposition could influence throwing velocity and thereby success of scoring goals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of opposition and contact on throwing velocity and effectiveness in elite team handball players from first and second offensive lines. Throwing velocity from 2893 throws carried out in 47 matches during the Men’s World Handball Championship were analysed. A higher throwing velocity was obtained with opposition and no contact situations. In the comparison between the first and second offensive line players, the same results were obtained in relation to the higher throw speed. Significant relationships were found between the attack effectiveness and the type of opposition and contact. Throws carried out with no opposition either with or without contact are those that more likely end in a goal, while opposition without and with contact decreases the effectiveness in scoring goals. Concerning playing positions, both first and second line showed this significant relationship between attack effectiveness and the type of opposition and contact. It was concluded that opposition and defensive contact have a negative and significant effect on the scoring efficacy. Defensive contact is a determining factor causing a significant decrease on throwing velocity.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ GYMNASTICS SPECIFIC SELF-EFFICACY AND PERFORMANCE
Authors: Milosis Dimitrios C. , Siatras Theophanis A.
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study was to examine differences between male and female university students and their gymnastics specific self-efficacy and performance in gymnastics. In the study, 201 male and 160 female students and their 7 teachers participated voluntarily. The students  attended the second year in the School of Physical Education and Sport Science (SPESS) and were obliged to take the course "Teaching of Gymnastics" for two semesters. Students’ self-efficacy was evaluated by suitable questionnaires at the beginning of the academic year, at the end of the first semester, and at the end of the academic year. Gymnastics skills’ difficulty was evaluated by teachers, and students’ performance was graded by their teachers at the end of the first semester, and at the end of the academic year. The main findings were: (a) both genders increased their self-efficacy during the academic year, while females had higher overall self-efficacy towards all gymnastics apparatus than males’ in the three measurements; (b) there were no gender differences in the average of the three measurements of self-efficacy toward common gymnastics skills; (c) there were no differences in gymnastics skills’ difficulty performed by males and females, and (d) females received higher grades than males. Considering the limitations of the study, the findings can be very useful for more effective organization and teaching of university gymnastics courses.
Teaching with Intentionality: Language Educators as Transformative Intellectuals and Reflective Practitioners
Authors: Chiesa David L , Griffin Robert A. , Humaidan Abdulsamad Y. , Trịnh Ethan T.
Published: October 2022

The fall 2022 issue of GATESOL Journal provides its readers with insights into how language educators could create meaningful learning experiences for their students. The papers are connected with the core idea that language educators are vested in intentionally using pedagogical approaches that could have an impact on how and what students are learning. The papers position language educators as both transformative intellectuals (i.e., educators who strive not only for educational advancement but also personal transformation) and reflective practitioners (i.e., problem-solvers possessing “the ability to look back critically and imaginatively, to do cause-effect thinking, to derive explanatory principles, to do task analysis, also to look forward, and to do anticipatory planning” [Kumaravadivelu, 2003, p. 10]). This issue will showcase teachers’ intentions through their roles as transformative intellectuals and reflective practitioners.
Implementasi Data Mining Prediksi Mahasiswa Baru Menggunakan Algoritma Regresi Linear Berganda
Authors: Hendra Di Kesuma  , Apriadi Deni , Juliansa Hengki , Etriyanti Endang
Published: October 2022

Proses penerimaan mahasiswa baru dilakukan setiap tahun akademik dengan tahapan seleksi yang telah ditetapkan perguruan tinggi guna memperoleh jumlah mahasiswa dan kualitas mahasiswa baru yang diharapkan perguruan tinggi .Selama ini di STMIK Bina Nusantara Jaya Lubuklinggau belum memiliki sistem yang dapat memprediksi jumlah mahasiswa baru pada periode akan datang. Salah satu solusi yang diperlukan adalah penerapan data mining dengan algortima regresi linear berganda untuk dapat memprediksi jumlah mahasiswa baru pada tahun yang akan datang. Variabel yang digunakan terdiri dari 3 variabel yaitu biaya, pendaftar dan mahasiswa baru dimana variabel diperoleh berdasarkan hasil uji validitas terhadap banyak variabel. Kemudian dilakukan analisa dengan algoritma regresi linear berganda diperoleh hasil prediksi mahasiswa baru pada tahun 2023 sebesar 38 orang, kemudian diuji dengan aplikasi pengujian menggunakan Ravidminer 5.0. dimana hasil prediksi mahasiswa baru pada tahun 2023 sebesar 38 orang.
Metode Decision Tree Untuk Memprediksi Kelancaran Angsuran Nasabah Pembiayaan Mikro KCP BSI
Authors: Afriansyah Aidil , Annisa Resty
Published: October 2022

Nasabah pembiayaan mikro yang ada pada Bank Syariah Indonesia dapat dikatakan sangat banyak, untuk lingkup cabang penelitian ini memiliki 144 nasabah terhitung dari pasca merger BSI yaitu Februari 2021. Permasalahan yang terjadi adalah ketika semakin banyak nasabah pembiayaan mikro yang melakukan restrukturasi maka akan semakin dikit pula bagi hasil yang diterima oleh bank, pada bulan Juni 2022 terhitung ada 10 nasabah pembiayaan mikro yang mengajukan restrukturasi. Oleh karena itu, pihak marketing harus bijak dalam memproses nasabah yang ingin melakukan peminjaman. Dengan menerapkan data mining dengan metode decision tree menggunakan RapidMiner Studi, didapatkan beberapa kesimpulan antara lain. Terdapat aturan pada pemodelan pohon keputusan, dimana keputusan lancar atau macetnya angsuran bergantung pada kondisi jangka waktu dan besar pinjaman. Nilai akurasi hasil dari data prediksi dengan data yang sebenarnya bisa didapat menggunakan RapidMiner Studio dengan presentase akurasi sebesar 93,06%.
TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME. CONCEPT AND DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS
Authors:   Academia de Administrare Publică, Republica Moldova, BALAN Oleg , LECARI Fredolin ,   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Published: October 2022

In this scientific approach, we have proposed to briefly analyze the evolution of legal thinking in the conceptualization of transnational organized crime after the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime on November 15, 2000, which became the first universal treaty through which the key concepts of the cooperation of states in field. Similarly, in this article we will analyze the main definitions proposed by doctrinaires of the concept that constitutes the object of the research by highlighting its distinctive features.
HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES (PART I)
Authors:   Universitatea Liberă Internațională din Moldova, CAUIA Alexandr , ZACON Corina ,   Universitatea Liberă Internațională din Moldova
Published: October 2022

From the earliest civilizations to the Middle Ages, in addition to the participation of mercenaries in hostilities, the presence of well-organized private structures that acted for material benefits, regardless of the nature and purpose of the armed conflict, can be highlighted. The Middle Ages are considered to be the period in which private structures made up of well-trained people reached their peak. Some states have built their own private military and security companies to meet their colonial claims. This article reflects on the historical evolution of the place and role of private structures in armed conflict, aiming at the complex analysis of this phenomenon.
ANALYSIS OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS WITHIN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, TOFAN Tatiana , TOMUZ Vasile ,   Academia de Administrare Publică
Published: October 2022

This article analyzes the strategic planning process that must be carried out by public institutions in the Republic of Moldova. Strategic planning focuses on the decision-making process, taking into account the expected and future image of the entity and the process of planning tools. Defining an individual, unique and at the same time standardized model of strategic management within the functioning of public administration entities is very difficult and even abstract. The legislative and normative framework that regulates the strategic planning process in public institutions is reviewed.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES IN POST PANDEMIC PERIOD
Authors:   Academia de Administrare Publică, Republica Moldova, FRUNZE Oleg
Published: October 2022

When the pandemic struck in early 2020 and workplaces around the world emptied, the immediate challenge was how to get employees back into their offices safely. However, as it became clearer that this was not a short-term thing and homeworking was going to be the prominent feature for the predictable, the point has gently drifted to why employees would go back to their offices. The risk is that organizations end up making the same mistake that has always been made when it comes to supporting work: ignoring the needs of their employees.
FEMINISATION OF MIGRATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Authors:   Academia de Administrare Publică, Republica Moldova, PETCO Iulian
Published: October 2022

This article opens the brackets of a new and, at the same time, old migration process - feminisation. Past trough different steps, this phenomen was caused by various factors and the vulnerabilities of the female gender which is put through the survival circumstances and therefore obliged to go down on some levels and get to the difficult work, no matter the studies and qualification received in the country of origin. Through this research we discover that the today’s woman has changed a lot from the woman of yesterday and the family roles have reversed, causing the woman to become more strong and the one responsible for the financial well-being of her family.
SOCIO-CULTURAL INTEGRATION OF THE GAGAUZ PEOPLE INTO THE MOLDOVAN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY: NATIONAL AND REGIONAL APPROACHES
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, COJUHARI Irina
Published: October 2022

După obținerea independenței în 1991, Republica Moldova s-a confruntat cu două mișcări secesioniste. Conflictul cu poporul găgăuz s-a rezolvat pe cale pașnică, și a apărut prima autonomie din zona post-sovietică, UTA Gagauz Yeri, creată pe criterii etnice. Astăzi, regiunea continuă să fie izolată de restul republicii din punct de vedere lingvistic și informațional, ceea ce reprezintă o provocare pentru viabilitatea proiectului de statalitate al Republicii Moldova. În acest articol sunt analizate in paralel abordările naționale și regionale ale unor aspecte ale integrării socio-culturale a autonomiei la etapa actuală.
Skin lesions in polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors:   Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Łódź, Maj Paulina , Rotsztejn Helena ,   Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Łódź, Erkiert-Polguj Anna ,   Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Łódź
Published: October 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women. It is characterized by numerous hormonal and metabolic disturbances, among which hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, as well as disruption in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism play an important role. The study aimed to present the PCOS, taking into account the skin lesions often present in the disorder. The collected information concerns the mechanism and purposes for the development of clinical symptoms as a result of disturbances in a female body. The diagnosis of PCOS is determined by the presence of two out of three criteria: excess of androgen hormones, anovulation or their rarity, and the image of polycystic ovaries on ultrasound, while excluding other disease entities.
The effectiveness of Jessner’s solution in combination with retinol in reducing acne lesions – a pilot study
Authors:   Department of Specialist Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Wacewicz-Muczyńska Marta , Jankowska Katarzyna ,   Department of Specialist Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Leszczyńska Kaja ,   Department of Specialist Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok
Published: October 2022

Chemical peels are widely used in cosmetological and dermatological treatments. Salicylic acid and Jessner’s solution are often used in acne therapy. Moreover, both of these peels in combination with retinol are used in the therapy of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, photodamage, and acne. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of Jessner’s solution and retinol treatment to reduce acne lesions. Two 23-year-old women with acne vulgaris and acne lesions participated in the study. Each of them received 3 treatments with modified Jessner’s solution and retinol. After a series of treatments, in both women, a significant improvement in the skin appearance was observed - the level of inflammations and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was reduced. Jessner’s solution in combination with retinol seems to give a positive effect in reducing acne lesions.
The Adaptation of Adult Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Scale into Turkish and the Examination of its Psychometric Properties
Authors: TURGUT Tuğba , ERDEN ÇINAR Seval
Published: October 2022

This study aims to adapt the Adult Interpersonal Acceptance Rejection Scale to Turkish culture and examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of this scale. 653 university students selected by the convenience sampling method constitute the study sample. The original factor structure of the scale was examined by confirmatory factor analysis. The results revealed that the original factor structure of the Adult Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Scale was confirmed in the Turkish sample. The internal consistency of the scale items was associated with the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient and was calculated as .908. In addition, Cronbach's alpha values were.915 for the mother acceptance sub-dimension, .909 for best friend acceptance sub-dimension, and .911 for the romantic partner acceptance sub-dimension. Correlation coefficients were calculated between the Adult Interpersonal Acceptance Rejection Scale and the Two-Dimensional Self-Esteem Scale, the Interdependent Happiness Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Scale to prove the validity of the criterion. The results showed that the sub-dimensions of the scales were significantly related. These results show that the Turkish version of the Adult Interpersonal Acceptance Rejection Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used for research purposes to determine the levels of interpersonal acceptance and rejection of adult individuals.
Developing a Student Satisfaction Index and a Strategic Management Map for Turkish Higher Education
Authors: GARİPAĞAOĞLU Burçak Çağla
Published: October 2022

This research aims to examine student satisfaction at higher education institutions through the estimation of a student satisfaction index (SSI) by simultaneously building a strategic management map (SMM) to help higher education leaders identify the areas for improvement at their institutions during Covid-19 induced hybrid education in Turkish Higher Education. The research was carried out with university students at a well-known foundation university in Turkey during Covid-19 pandemic. American Customer Satisfaction Model (ACSI) was used as a lens of analyisis to demonstrate the causal relationship between the antecedents and consequences of student satisfaction in Turkish Higher Education. The partial least squares (PLS) estimation was employed to test the model and obtain the SSI score. Given the complex nature of student satisfaction and loyalty, the model was found to adequately predict overall student satisfaction and loyalty. SSI score of 64.95 was found to be lower than the weighted average of all sectors in the United States in 2021. The SMM that was built to examine the relative importance of each quality attributes demonstrated that the perceived utility/benefit and interactional/process-based quality attributes have the greatest positive influence on satisfaction score.
The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Mindfulness of Women Academics: A Qualitative Study
Authors: TAŞÇI Gülşah , GÜLDAL Şeyma
Published: October 2022

COVID-19, which turned into a global pandemic, has spread worldwide in a short time and adversely affected individuals and countries economically, socially, and psychologically; academics are not an exception to this situation. Academics are one of the groups that feel the situation most clearly in this period. This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mindfulness of women academics. The study employed the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, to understand the experiences of women academics more deeply. The study group of the research consisted of 11 women academics who were selected using the criterion sampling method to achieve the maximum diversity in working in state and private universities with different titles. Due to the difficulties caused by the pandemic in conducting face-to-face meetings, the data were collected through semi-structured online interviews that lasted almost 45-50 minutes. The study's main question was "What are the family, work, and personal life experiences of women academics from a mindfulness perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic?" Phenomenological analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. According to findings, two main points emerged about the structure and essence of the phenomenon: Cognitive and emotional, and they were divided into sub-dimensions as pre- COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 periods.