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Neural Networks in Identifying Teachers’ Self-Perceived Competencies in Digital Gamification
Authors:   University of Osijek, Đurđević Babić Ivana , Bošnjaković Natalija ,   Elementary school Vođinci,
Published: November 2024

In the last ten years, the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into education has become more and more prevalent, as ICT has become an indispensable part of everyday educational life. With the development of ICT, the number of teaching strategies involving the use of ICT has also increased. One of the latest strategies for the use of ICT in education is digital gamification. ICT can serve as a technological basis for the creation and further development of gamification experiences. The development of new technologies and teaching strategies implies the development of teacher competencies for the application of teaching methods based on the use of ICT, including digital gamification. The application of gamification in education brings numerous benefits and is used for various purposes, from influencing student motivation and engagement, improving educational outcomes and creating interactive learning opportunities, to the application of gamification in student evaluation. With the aim of better understanding teachers’ self-assessed competencies in the use of digital gamification, this paper focuses on the association between these assessments and their overall ICT use and gamification in student evaluation with other demographic variables. The aim was to develop a successful neural network model using these variables that is able to identify the teachers with a high level of competence. The best neural network model obtained had an overall classification accuracy of 75% and was able to identify all teachers with a high self-assessed level of competence in the use of digital gamification in the education of students.
Contemporary Approaches to Cultural Literacy Studies in Education
Authors:   University of Latvia, Astratova Olga , Rubene Zanda
Published: November 2024

Traditional approaches to cultural literacy have always emphasised the importance of a shared (national) imagined community, achieved through engagement with traditional media and the cultural canon. This approach has often been based on problematising the growing deficit of cultural knowledge and has stressed the importance of this deficit at both individual and societal levels. Transformations in contemporary society challenge us to rethink what can or should be considered relevant or valuable knowledge about culture and the arts. A systematic literature review of research articles published from 2016 to 2023 was conducted to analyse educational approaches aimed at developing cultural literacy. The purpose of this study was to explore trends, patterns, and individual differences related to the study of cultural literacy in the educational domain. After content analysis of 412 abstracts of articles containing the keywords “cultural literacy”, “cultural competence” in the Web of Science database, 32 articles were identified that described an approach or a technique to improve the overall understanding of cultural literacy. The analysis highlighted key models of cultural literacy including dialogic practices, intercultural education, sociocultural theories, and critical analysis of cultural structures, as well as key skills such as critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, self-criticism, and reflection necessary for successful interaction in today’s multicultural world. These findings highlight the importance of revising and adapting educational strategies to take account of increasing globalisation and cultural diversity, and the need to develop cultural literacy as a key component of contemporary education.
The Specifity of the Administrative Contract in General Education
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Erdmanis Rihards , Mihailovs Ivans Jānis ,   Latvian Academy of Culture
Published: November 2024

The paper explores the nature of the administrative contract, its unique features and application possibilities in general education. The aim of the study is to analyze how the administrative contract can be applied in the general education of Latvia, emphasizing it’s importance in managing the responsibilities of pupils and institutions. The results show that these contracts provide a framework for clarifying the responsibilities and rights of educational institutions, pupils and parents. The content of the administrative contract can be characterized incategorized under two parts: mandatory and optional. The mandatory part provides an agreement on learning in the general education program. It’s content derives from the specifics of the educational program and educational institution’s daily practice, respectively determining the obligations in the learning and nuture processes, as well as informing and delegating responsibility in case of problematic situations. The optional part allows agreement onfor any additional services or support from the educational institution, for example accommodation in a service hotel etc. The contract is signed by the educational institution, one of the learner’s parents and also by the learner (from the age of fourteen). This contract may be particularly effective in offering support measures to pupils and for those dealing with disciplinary issues. In addition, incorporating administrative contracts in education may significantly contribute to overall management within an educational institution. This approach offers a novel solution for improving pupils’ outcomes and handling administrative challenges. The study’s findings highlight the importance of rethinking traditional administrative practices in education, so as to include administrative contracts as an innovative tool for fostering both better educational experiences and cooperation between school and family.
Geographies of Children: Quo Vadis Hedum?
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kaņepāja Gundega
Published: November 2024

Studies of childhood geography reflect the significance of place and space of childhood. It is inseparable from the geography of the child, the main actor of childhood. The geographies of childhood are primarily focused on the way adult society shapes childhood, whereas the children’s geography is more concerned with their experiences. In order to analyse and identify the framework and tendencies of contemporary geographies of children, the author formulates the following questions: 1) What research methods have been applied to research the geographies of children? 2) Which factors define the ‘map’ of geographies of contemporary children in the context of education? To identify the spatial and time frame of geographies of contemporary children and to answer the stated questions, the following criteria were set for the scoping review: the Web of Science database was chosen and open access articles in English with the period 2019–2023 were selected using the keywords “geographies of children” in the category “Education; Educational Research”. A selection of 47 articles was made of which 19 were analysed as relevant to the focus of this scoping review. Public and private narratives of geographies of contemporary children are intertwined, driving geographies of children from the micro to the macro level. The promoters of geographies of children in educational contexts identified in the review are largely socio-geographical, with human rights as an important feature of geographies of children, since a significant amount of research focuses on the geographies of children from marginalised groups.
Perseverance and Conscientiousness Scales as Indicators of Students’ School Success
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kampmane Kristine
Published: November 2024

When thinking about students’ achievement, the first thing associated with it is future success. When trying to explain why all things being equal some students may achieve highly and others may not, researchers have identified a variety of influencing factors, both those that can be measured by the tests of cognitive abilities and intelligence, and those that represent student’s personality and temperament. While cognitive achievement is usually closely related to intelligence, personality and temperament are not. Researchers are still searching for the best factors to explain the impact of personality on student’s achievement in learning and in everyday life and work. One such factor is perseverance that is measured in Grit scale; according to research, students with higher perseverance show better academic performance and achieve higher results in later career. Similarly, student’s personality in various personality tests have shown a high correlation between achievement and personality trait Conscientiousness. The aim of this study is to adapt an instrument for measuring perseverance, to create an instrument for measuring conscientiousness in the Latvian language, and to test whether these instruments can be used in adolescent population. The study involved 219 sixth and ninth grade students from 15 schools in Latvia. The factor structure of these two concepts were created and approved using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The factor analysis resulted in two scales – one for each concept, which were compared with the students’ self-reported diligence, working hard and academic achievement at current school year. Results showed that students’ conscientiousness is closely related to perseverance and academic achievement. Overall, students’ self-reported academic achievement can be explained by perseverance (R² = 0.48) and conscientiousness (R² = 0.59). Both constructs explain 62% of student self-reported academic achievement.
Improving the Performance of 3×3 Basketball Games in the Opponent’s Pass with the Non-Dominant Hand
Authors:   University of Latvia, Pilenieks Arvis , Ābeļkalns Ilvis
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study is to study and analyze the effectiveness of the 3×3 players’ left-hand (non-dominant hand) outplay and to test its effectiveness. Research methods – pedagogical observation, experiment and survey methods. This study used a pedagogical observation and experiment to see how special exercises for the left (non-dominant) hand improve the effectiveness of the hoop and the pass. To verify the hypothesis of the study, the authors conducted a survey, semi-structured interview with (n-2) 3×3 basketball coaches, (n-8) male 3×3 basketball players aged between 20 and 37 years and two expert coaches participated in the study. The study found that the nature of the physiological effects of the exercises used to train basketball players varied significantly. The specific conditioning exercises in 3×3 basketball depend on the combination of physical activities – the type of exercises used, their intensity and duration, the number of rest breaks and the number of repetitions. The authors of the paper developed four exercises (Focus on the left hand; Passing “in one movement”; Passing “with a pause” and Passing “with several movements”) for training the left hand (non-dominant hand) of 3×3 basketball players in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Comparing the results of testing the athletes before and after the experiment, the authors concluded that the outplay performance to the left with the left (non-dominant) hand right-handed athletes improved by 2.03% after 6 months of training with the developed exercises.
Analysis of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Removal Policy in Nigeria
Authors: Adeforiti Rotimi , Abang Sunday Owen
Published: November 2024

Elite interest in energy policy reform has often been neglected in analysing subsidy removal policy on fossil fuel in Nigeria, which is the reason for this study. The study explained the reasons for the fossil fuel subsidy removal policy in Nigeria, identified the reasons for protests against fossil fuel subsidy removal policy in the country, and analysed the reasons for acceptance of protested fossil fuel subsidy removal policy in the country. Information for the study was obtained through a systematic review of 13 purposively selected peer-reviewed published journal articles between 1996 and 2023. Subsidy removal policy has been influenced by internal and external factors in Nigeria. Protests recorded against the policy have been noted to result from exploitation from the government and multinational oil companies, an increase in the poverty rate, an increase in the crime rate, a failed private investment quest, and a contradiction to the constitutional provisions on the welfare of the citizens. The acceptance of the policy is informed by the need to have sustainable access to fossil fuel, the capability of the government to provide services locally and nationally within the country, and the involvement of the labour unions in the negotiation on fuel subsidy removal. The study concluded that elite interest sustains subsidies removal policy on fossil fuel in the country
The Effectiveness of Digital-Based Service Innovation in The Personnel And Human Resources Development Agency Of Ciamis District
Authors: Mardiana Gina , Triyanti Dewi Uci , Nursetiawan Irfan
Published: November 2024

As an institution responsible for government affairs in the field of personnel, the Ciamis Regency Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency realizes the importance of digitalization in services. Therefore, the Ciamis Regency Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency has launched several digital service innovations for employees in the Ciamis Regency work environment. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation. This research aims to describe various digital service innovations available at the Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency of Ciamis Regency. Digital services at the Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency of Ciamis Regency are running effectively, even though Si-Bangpeci is currently in the maintenance phase due to integration with the provincial central agency. Focus on digital service innovation supports Good Governance. Collaboration between the Ciamis Regency Government and the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency has produced digital service innovations that increase the efficiency of personnel services, but implementation and integrity challenges still need to be overcome to ensure optimal service provision.
Collaborative Governance in Waste Management at the TPS3R Makmur Jaya KSM, Eka Jaya Subdistrict, Paal Merah District
Authors: Amanda Dia , Muhammad Hatta Abdi , Elsi Sutri Destemi
Published: November 2024

Waste is an environmental issue that always remains a major concern, especially in urban areas, including the city of Jambi. Data from the Jambi City Environmental Agency shows that the amount of waste generated per day in Jambi City is 423.45 tons, with the second-highest estimated waste generation located in the Paal Merah District, amounting to 75 tons per day. The highest estimated waste generation is in the Eka Jaya Sub-district, amounting to 22 tons per day. The Jambi City Environmental Agency, PT. PLN UPDK Jambi, and the community in the Eka Jaya Sub-district, Paal Merah District, then collaborated to implement a waste management program at the TPS3R KSM Makmur Jaya. The purpose of this research is to examine how the process of collaborative governance in the waste management program at TPS3R KSM Makmur Jaya, Paal Merah District, is conducted. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection techniques are conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this research indicate that collaborative governance in waste management at TPS3R KSM Makmur Jaya is already underway and shows positive achievements in the waste management development process. This can be seen with the presence of processed waste products in the form of compost. However, there are challenges in achieving optimal self-reliance in managing TPS3R. This becomes a barrier to running the program efficiently.
Empowering Local Governance Examining the Transfer of Land and Building Rights Acquisition Tax in Alignment with Regional Autonomy Principles
Authors: Rahma Laela Novitri Ervia , Annisa Restu Fauziah  , Muhammad Adymas Hikal Fikri
Published: November 2024

Taxes serve as the primary revenue source for governments, with the Transfer of Land and Building Rights Acquisition Tax (BPHTB) being a significant contributor. BPHTB is levied on transactions related to the transfer of land and building rights. While the central government initially managed this tax, the implementation of regional autonomy has shifted the responsibility for Transfer of Land and Building Rights Acquisition Tax management to local governments. This research aims to investigate the fundamental concept of local taxes in the context of regional autonomy and the role of local governments in collecting Transfer of Land and Building Rights Acquisition Tax, all within the framework of regional autonomy principles. The research methodology relies heavily on a literature review (library research) using secondary data sources, particularly legal regulations. The analysis follows interpretative principles and employs the hermeneutic method. The research findings indicate that, under the framework of regional autonomy, regions have specific rights, including the authority to impose local taxes and levies. As per the Regional Tax and Regional Levy Law, two tax types, Land and Building Tax (PBB), and Transfer of Land and Building Rights Acquisition Tax (BPHTB), previously managed by the central government, have now been transferred to local governments.
ALGUMAS REFLEXÕES SOBRE OS CONCEITOS DE ESPAÇO/TERRITÓRIO E/NAS PESQUISAS GEOAMBIENTAIS
Authors: Oliveira dos Anjos Adineide , Silva Carvalho Márcia Eliane
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo pretende promover a reflexão e debate conceitual, referente ao emprego dos conceitos Espaço/Território nas pesquisas geoambientais. Deste modo, defende-se que os conceitos Espaço e Território são de extrema relevância na epistemologia das pesquisas de cunho geoambiental, porque fundamentam adequadamente o conhecimento teórico conceitual e empírico dos processos ambientais e de uso e ocupação dos espaços. Tal perspectiva possibilita o entendimento dos elementos constituintes das paisagens de forma sistêmica e holística. Com esse propósito, busca-se abordar bases teóricas conceituais de diferentes autores de modo a fomentar relevantes ponderações à comunidade cientifica, pesquisadores e estudantes, bem como contribuir com a produção do conhecimento geográfico.
OS USOS DO CARRO-PIPA NO “COMBATE” A SECA NA REGIÃO SEMIÁRIDA BRASILEIRA (RSB) E NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA
Authors: De Carvalho Neto João Filadelfo , Farias Thiago da Silva , Vianna Pedro Costa Guedes
Published: November 2024

Este artigo de caráter introdutório, tem por objetivo retratar os usos do carro-pipa no combate à seca, no Semiárido brasileiro e em especial no estado da Paraíba, passando pela utilização de uma derivação conceitual da expressão “tecnologia antissocial” e sua aplicação na Região Semiárida. Aborda também, questionamentos que investigam o porquê do uso massivo do instrumental tecnológico carro-pipa em pleno século 21. Ao mesmo tempo põe em discussão, o fato do carro-pipa ser uma tecnologia de amenização dos efeitos da seca e da estiagem ou um instrumental tecnológico em uso antissocial no exercício do poder, atendendo aos interesses da oligarquia dominante. O texto pondera sobre as ações e demandas, ligadas ao fato da água ainda ser utilizada como um instrumento de alienação e de controle territorial, econômico, político e social.
ESTÁGIO DOCENTE EM GEOGRAFIA E EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR INDÍGENA: EXPERIÊNCIAS NA ESCOLA INDÍGENA TATAKTI KYIKATEJÊ – ALDEIA GAVIÃO – BOM JESUS DO TOCANTINS-PA
Authors: Barbosa Ferreira Junior Dionel , Murilo Andrade Salame Igor , Alves dos Santos Robson , Vinicius Mariano de Souza Marcus
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa busca explanar acerca da experiência vivida durante o Estágio Docente III, por alunos do curso de Geografia da Universidade Federal do Sul e Sudeste do Pará que ocorreu na Escola Estadual Indígena de Ensino Fundamental e Médio Tatakti Kyikatejê, localizada na Aldeia Gavião no município de Bom Jesus do Tocantins - Pará. Para a elaboração deste trabalho os procedimentos metodológicos foram: a) levantamento bibliográfico, b) observação do espaço escolar e da Aldeia Gavião; c) observação das aulas de Geografia na escola e d) regência de aula. Pretende-se também entender a diferenciação da educação escolar indígena. A educação escolar fornece aos acadêmicos maneiras diferentes de se ver o mundo, respeitando e lidando com a pluralidade presente no eixo educacional, ponto esse que agrupa e junta os demais indivíduos à sociedade.
A DINÂMICA AGROPECUÁRIA DO SERIDÓ POTIGUAR: CONTINUIDADES E DESCONTINUIDADES DO ESPAÇO PRODUTIVO
Authors: Ália de Araújo Mylena , Mateus Ferreira de Assis Thiago , Vieira Cavalcante Leandro
Published: November 2024

A questão agrária do Seridó Potiguar é dinâmica, plural e, sobretudo, um produto histórico-social das relações de poder, onde a terra é o principal ativo utilizado pelos agentes sociais que reproduzem o espaço produtivo no campo. Nessa perspectiva, este trabalho tem por objetivo principal analisar o cenário produtivo da agropecuária seridoense num intervalo de 30 anos (1990-2020), elencando os índices produtivos da agricultura, no que se refere à área plantada e quantidade produzida, e da pecuária, no tocante aos índices do efetivo de rebanhos e produção animal. A partir da análise dos dados levantados junto ao Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), observou-se que a produção agrícola do Seridó possui pouca expressão, sendo predominantemente de sequeiro, com destaque para milho, feijão e mandioca, de modo que as maiores áreas plantadas se concentram nos municípios da Serra de Santana. Ademais, no tocante à pecuária, há expressividade para o rebanho bovino, predominante na região, refletindo a importante produção de laticínios realizada sobretudo em Caicó e Jucurutu. Ao evidenciar o panorama da agropecuária seridoense, depara-se com um quadro de atividades que se encontram em diferentes níveis de importância, visto que enquanto a agricultura passa por um processo de marginalização, a pecuária remonta seu papel ascendente na dinamização do espaço produtivo do Seridó.
DESIGUALDADES SOCIOESPACIAIS, EDUCAÇÃO E DIREITOS HUMANOS: UMA PROPOSTA PARA SE PENSAR O CONTEXTO DE ESTUDANTES DA EJA EM JOÃO PESSOA – PB
Authors: De Araújo Caline Mendes , Do Nascimento Alexandre Sabino
Published: November 2024

O texto ora apresentado constitui-se de uma reflexão acerca de uma experiência realizada no âmbito da Educação, notadamente na Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA). Aborda os resultados de um projeto desenvolvido em uma escola pública da cidade de João Pessoa – PB, na disciplina de Geografia, no contexto da pandemia e do chamado Ensino Remoto (2021). O projeto teve como foco as desigualdades socioespaciais existentes nos contextos de vivências dos estudantes, configurados historicamente como verdadeiros territórios de exclusão. A experiência intencionou, também, fomentar, junto aos educandos, ¬a capacidade de problematizar os entraves que acometem os espaços urbanos, sobretudo aqueles referentes ao seu cotidiano. O objetivo geral do artigo é refletir acerca dos resultados provenientes do projeto desenvolvido com turmas da EJA/Ensino Médio sobre as desigualdades socioespaciais expressas nos mais variados tipos de problemas urbanos das periferias de João Pessoa. A discussão se dá, ainda, à luz do debate sobre Direitos Humanos (DH) e Cidadania. Do ponto de vista metodológico, o estudo se configura como sendo uma pesquisa-participante, de cunho predominantemente qualitativo, na qual foram realizados levantamentos/análises bibliográficas, organização, acompanhamento, registro e análise das atividades/aulas realizadas com alunos(as) no contexto do Ensino Remoto. Por meio da execução do projeto, que passou por muitos entraves (educacionais, tecnológicos, socioeconômicos, políticos, entre outros), considera-se de extrema relevância aquilo que foi desenvolvido durante a experiência entre docente e estudantes, pois, de forma crítica e engajada, constatou-se, coletivamente, uma flagrante negação de direitos constitucionais, de Direitos Humanos e de Cidadania aos estudantes inseridos no projeto e aos demais cidadãos que vivem nos espaços esquecidos e negligenciados por parte do Estado em João Pessoa – PB.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE GEOGRAFIA NA UFPB E UFCG: MUDANÇAS E DESAFIOS DA NOVA REFORMA CURRICULAR
Authors: de Lira Rita de Cassia Santos , de Assis Lenilton Francisco
Published: November 2024

O artigo analisa as mudanças e os desafios da formação de professores de Geografia após a aprovação da BNC-Formação que impôs nova reforma curricular aos cursos de licenciatura do Brasil. Para tanto, realiza uma análise documental das duas últimas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a formação de professores e de três Projetos Pedagógicos de Cursos presenciais de licenciatura em Geografia da Universidade Federal da Paraíba e da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande. A pesquisa do tipo qualitativa também fez uso de revisão bibliográfica e de videogravações como fontes complementares. A análise de conteúdo foi a técnica utilizada para o exame dos dados que revelaram diferenças e avanços formativos nos cursos investigados cujos posicionamentos das instâncias representativas são de se colocarem contrários e resistentes às mudanças impostas pela BNC-Formação.
ORGANIZAÇÃO ESCOLAR E AS BASES DO MODELO DE EDUCAÇÃO INTEGRAL NA PARAÍBA
Authors: Dias Angélica Mara de Lima , Carvalho Luiz Eugênio Pereira
Published: November 2024

A presente reflexão surge da discussão em voga (e em moda) sobre o “novo” modelo de escola integral implementado (ou resgatado) atualmente para atender o “novo” modelo pedagógico que se propõe para o nível de ensino médio. A primeira questão que levantamos é a desassociação desta proposta com o contexto educacional que estamos vivendo, aparentemente é como se a organização escolar não se adequasse em um contexto político e social vivenciado em determinado período da história. Em um contexto de reformas neoliberais, reflete na educação estratégias para (con)formar o cidadão a nova realidade, sendo a escola veículo disseminador desta (con)formação. Desta forma, entendendo a escola como espaço campo de disputas e interesses sociais, neste trabalho temos como objetivo refletir sobre as bases que norteiam a concepção de educação escolar integral na década de 1930 – quando no nosso país se institucionalizava o movimento renovador da Escola Nova – e no contexto atual, mais precisamente a partir do ano de 2016, quando do popularismo das reformas neoliberais para educação, e como estas reverberam na organização escolar (seja estrutural ou curricular). Para tanto, elegemos como recorte espacial o estado da Paraíba e nos pautamos metodologicamente na revisão de literatura. Como resultados, temos um panorama que não desassocia reformas educacionais de modelos escolares que (con)formem estudantes para as situações politicamente instauradas.
ÁGUA: UM TERRITÓRIO LÍQUIDO EM DISPUTA NO CERRADO
Authors: Specian Valdir , Soares Fernando Uhlmann
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de discorrer sobre a importância da água para resistência socioambiental dos camponeses no Cerrado goiano e a pressão representada pela formação de Territórios Líquidos em Goiás. Para os camponeses e as comunidades tradicionais, água é vida e garantia de permanência no lugar, provocada por uma “simbiose” com o ambiente. Para o agrohidronegócio, água é apenas um recurso disponível e abundante que deve ser usado enquanto produto. Mas quanto mais o recurso (produto) se esgota, maior é a ocorrência de conflitos em virtude do acesso à água. Baseado na concepção teórica da Geografia Ambiental, fundamenta-se a construção de uma narrativa dialética de que a formação de territórios líquidos, oriundos da extrema capitalização do uso da água, contrapõe-se às condições climáticas do Cerrado e da própria manutenção da vida neste território. Desse modo, o artigo está dividido em três tópicos fundamentais: o esgotamento dos recursos hídricos do Cerrado; a formação de territórios líquidos com a expansão de pivôs centrais e barragens de Pequenas Centrais Hidrelétricas (PCHs); e, por último, a necessidade da água para reprodução dos povos cerradeiros, assim como a importância destes últimos para a própria conservação do Cerrado.
Profitability of selected agritourism farms
Authors: Roman Michał
Published: November 2024

The article aims to present the opinions of service providers on the sources of funding agritourism and profitability. An owner of a tourist facility should have a continuous possibility of obtaining financial resources and be skilled in introducing new organisational methods on his/her agritourism farms efficiently. Most service providers gave a positive answer to a question about making use of financial support for developing a business. As research shows, service providers’ own resources and funding that comes from the European Union for the development of tourism constitute the basic sources of funding agritourism. Half of the respondents – owners of agritourism farms who took part in the survey – were for making use of financial resources offered by the European Union. The share of income from agritourism in most farmers’ personal income was 50%.
The rise of the ‘emerging economies’: towards functioning agricultural markets and trade relations? World wheat market instability inspired by emerging markets
Authors: Skrypnyk Andrii , Bukin Eduard , Talavyria Mykola
Published: November 2024

After the USSR decayed into independent countries, wheat production of Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia got impulse to tremendous development. The Former Soviet Republics (FSR) from net importers of wheat turned into the net exporters. However, instead of only increasing of global wheat trade, these countries induced enormous volatility to the global market. Regarding that, some institutional changes aimed to decrease variation of wheat production are still not introduced in the FSR. Thus, identifying of key problem in countries policy remains a discussion issue. This article presents production variation decomposition based on input/output data of wheat production in the FSR. Methodology, provided in the articles allows to understand and measure influences of production component on overall production variation
Kształtowanie struktury majątkowo-kapitałowej w opiniach zarządzających przedsiębiorstwami rolniczymi
Authors: Wasilewski Mirosław , Zabadała Piotr
Published: November 2024

W opracowaniu przedstawiono opinię zarządzających przedsiębiorstwami rolniczymi z zakresu analizy relacji aktywów obrotowych do aktywów trwałych. Określono także opinie na temat analizy składników majątkowych i źró- deł ich finansowania oraz preferencyjnego wykorzystania kredytów w finansowaniu majątku. Kształtowanie się relacji aktywów obrotowych do trwałych analizowało średnio 57,6% zarządzających, a głównym motywem ich przeprowadzania był wpływ na płynność finansową przedsiębiorstw. Zarządzający analizują relacje kapitału stałego do wybranych składników majątkowych ze względu na bezpieczeństwo w funkcjonowaniu w dłuższym czasie. Zarządzający zwracają szczególną uwagę na przeprowadzanie analiz między poszczególnymi składnikami majątku, a źródłami ich finansowania. W tym zakresie przedsiębiorcy opowiedzieli się za tym, aby majątek trwały był finansowany kapitałem własnym oraz zobowią- zaniami długoterminowymi. Przedsiębiorcy stwierdzili, iż preferencyjny kredyt długoterminowy zaciągają do finansowania majątku trwałego ze względu na to, iż jest najtańszym źródłem finansowania. Zarządzający kredyt krótkoterminowy przeznaczają głównie na zakup materiałów do produkcji, jednak zdecydowanie wolą finansować majątek obrotowy kapitałem własnym.
Equity and debt financing models of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine: challenges and perspectives
Authors: Wasilewski Mirosław , Adamenko Victor , Oliynyk Olena
Published: November 2024

The essence of debt and equity financing models from a position of operational approach is defined. The use of debt and equity financing models by large and medium agricultural enterprises of Ukraine is analyzed. Significant growth of the role of debt financing model in terms of worsening self-financing of agriculture is revealed. The basic patterns of development of debt and equity financing models of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises are illustrated by using regression models.
Wrażliwość zysku ze sprzedaży na zmiany czynników kosztowych spóldzielni mleczarskich
Authors: Ganc Marzena
Published: November 2024

Celem badań jest określenie stopnia wrażliwości zysku ze sprzedaży na zmiany czynników kosztowych spółdzielni mleczarskich. Wybrano w sposób celowy spółdzielnie mleczarskie położone na terytorium Polski, które nie odnotowały straty ze sprzedaży. Badaną próbę można traktować jako quasi reprezentatywną, z uwagi na marginalne znaczenie w skupie mleka podmiotów spółdzielczych nieprzyjętych do analiz. Spółdzielnie mleczarskie pogrupowano metodą kwartyli według kryterium wyniku ze sprzedaży, a następnie dokonano analizy wrażliwo- ści tej kategorii na zmiany kluczowych kosztów według rodzaju. W spółdzielniach mleczarskich stosujących porównawczy wariant rachunku zysków i strat zysk ze sprzedaży jest najbardziej wrażliwy na zmiany kosztów zużycia materiałów i energii. Wzrost tej kategorii kosztowej o 1% powoduje spadek zysku spółdzielni o około 50%.
Sytuacja finansowa spółdzielni mleczarskich o różnej pozycji kredytowej
Authors: Domańska Teresa
Published: November 2024

W opracowaniu przedstawiono sytuację finansową spółdzielni mleczarskich o różnej pozycji kredytowej. W celu określenia tej sytuacji wykorzystano wskaźniki płynności finansowej, skorygowanej rentowności, zadłużenia oraz sprawności działania. Spółdzielnie mogą przyjąć pozycję dawcy lub biorcy kredytu handlowego, która może wpływać na wysokość osiąganych dochodów. Pozycja kredytowa może być uzależniona od wielu czynników, m.in. od strategii zarządzania kapitałem obrotowym, pozycji na rynku oraz stosowanych praktyk w sektorze. Sytuacja finansowa spółdzielni mleczarskich różniła się w zależności od przyję- tej pozycji kredytowej przez zarządzających. W grupie spółdzielni przyjmujących pozycję biorcy kredytu handlowego zaobserwowano niższą płynność finansową oraz skorygowaną rentowność niż w grupie spółdzielni – dawców kredytu handlowego. Zarządzający spółdzielniami – dawcami kredytu per saldo, stosujący bardziej liberalną strategię kredytu handlowego przyczyniali się do zwiększenia przychodów ze sprzedaży. W spółdzielniach – biorcach kredytu handlowego, zarządzający kształtowali wskaźniki zadłużenia na wyższym poziomie niż w grupie dawców kredytu. Zarządzający spółdzielniami, które zaliczono do grupy biorców kredytu stosowali bardziej restrykcyjną politykę w zakresie udzielania kredytu handlowego. Zarządzający z obu grup najczęściej sto
Pomiar wyników oraz ryzyka polskich funduszy inwestycyjnych
Authors: Filip Dariusz
Published: November 2024

Artykuł koncentruje się na dokonaniu wstępnej oceny efektów gospodarowania funduszy inwestycyjnych działających w Polsce w latach 2000–2015. Wykorzystując dużą próbę badawczą, składającą się z 221 krajowych funduszy, dokonano analizy wyników osiąganych w trzech segmentach: akcji, mieszanych oraz obligacji. Przy użyciu zarówno tradycyjnych miar wyników, jak i popularnych miar ryzyka możliwe było ustalenie, czy polskie fundusze posiadają zdolność osiągania ponadprzeciętnych rezultatów. W wyniku przeprowadzonej analizy zaobserwowano, że fundusze uzyskiwały generalnie gorsze średnie stopy zwrotu niż wzorzec odniesienia. Jednak ostatecznie rezultaty w większości przypadków nie były statystycznie istotne. Zwiększenie poziomu ryzyka funduszy odpowiada- ło zwiększeniu zaangażowania inwestycji w papiery właścicielskie.
Narzędzia CSR w kreowaniu wizerunku banku spółdzielczego
Authors: Balina Rafał , Idasz-Balina Marta
Published: November 2024

Przeprowadzone badania dotyczyły określenia znaczenia narzędzi wykorzystywanych przez banki spółdzielcze w ramach koncepcji społecznie odpowiedzialnego biznesu do kreowania własnego wizerunku na rynku lokalnym. Badania ankietowe przeprowadzono w pierwszej połowie 2016 roku na grupie 600 klientów banków spółdzielczych. Przeprowadzone badania wykazały, że w przypadku badanych polskich banków spółdzielczych stosowanie koncepcji społecznej odpowiedzialności biznesu wpływa pozytywnie na jego wizerunek a społecznie odpowiedzialne banki uzyskują wiele korzyści zarówno dla siebie samych, jak również dla społeczności oraz środowiska, w którym funkcjonują.
Kształtowanie wyniku bilansowego a dyferencjacja form pierwszych ofert publicznych
Authors: Sosnowski Tomasz
Published: November 2024

W opracowaniu zaprezentowane zostały rezultaty prac badawczych zorientowanych na ocenę wykorzystania zróżnicowanych strategii zarządzania zyskiem w procesie wprowadzenia akcji po raz pierwszy do publicznego obrotu oraz ich powiązań z formą realizacji pierwszej oferty publicznej. Wyniki badań wskazują, iż sprzedaż akcji spółki przez dotychczasowych właścicieli w ramach pierwszej oferty publicznej jest bardziej prawdopodobna w przypadku przedsiębiorstw stosujących agresywną strategię zarządzania raportowanym wynikiem. Z kolei emisja nowych akcji częściej występowała w tych podmiotach, w których zaobserwowano ujemną wartość uznaniowych rozliczeń międzyokresowych. Badania empiryczne zostały przeprowadzone na grupie 221 spółek, których akcje zostały wprowadzone po raz pierwszy do publicznego obrotu na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych (GPW) w Warszawie w latach 2005–2015.
Corrigendum: Bobinac M, Susic N, Sijacic-Nikolic M, Kerkez Jankovic I, Veljovic-Jovanovic S., Photosynthetic insights into winter-green leaves in Quercus pubescens Willd. seedlings, Arch Biol Sci. 2024;76(2):223-32
Authors: Editoral E
Published: November 2024

The authors of the article: Bobinac M, Susic N, Sijacic-Nikolic M, Kerkez Jankovic I, Veljovic-Jovanovic S. Photosynthetic insights into winter-green leaves in Quercus pubescens Willd. seedlings. Arch Biol Sci. 2024;76(2):223-32. have notified the Editorial Office of an error in the Funding section. The name ?Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia? was incorrectly stated and should instead read ?Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia.? The authors have requested this correction, and as a result, the journal is publishing this Corrigendum. The correct funding source is: This research was funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, Contracts 451-03-66/2024-03/200053 and 451-03-65/2024-03/200169, and by the Secretariat for Environmental Protection of the City of Belgrade, Project: Identification and Monitoring of the Gene Pool of Rare, Vulnerable, and Endangered Plant Species in NM Kosutnjak Forest.

 Link to the corrected article 10.2298/ABS240417015B
A technical note on the uncertainties of the Chen correlation for the boiling heat transfer coefficient at saturated flow
Authors: Poulopoulou Electra , Petropoulos Nick
Published: November 2024

The so-called Chen correlation for the boiling heat transfer coefficient at
saturated flow has been, since 1966, the year of its publication, largely
cited as one of the most successful of its kind. As well known, it is based
on adding terms respective to heat transfer in the liquid part and heat
transfer in the steam part. The respective formulae incorporate both the
Reynolds number factor F and the suppression factor S. At the time, Chen
accepted F and S to be derived graphically. Nevertheless, and mainly for
computational purposes, several equations have been proposed approximating
these two factors. These equations have been reviewed for accuracy and typos
and are now widely accepted. However, there has not been any attempt to
associate the results of the Chen correlation with the expected uncertainty.
The objective of this short report is to process the Chen correlation in
terms of its uncertainty based on the uncertainty of factors F and S. The
uncertainties of F and S were derived digitally from the graphs of F and S
in the original work of Chen of 1966. Following digitization the uncertainty
data were processed to provide uncertainty formulae in polynomial form. It
was accepted that the uncertainty level of F and S was k =1.
NIVO-TIL: combination anti-PD-1 therapy and adoptive T-cell transfer in untreated metastatic melanoma: an exploratory open-label phase I trial
Authors: L'Orphelin Jean-Matthieu , Lancien Ugo , Nguyen Jean-Michel , Coronilla Francisco J.S. , Saiagh Soraya , Cassecuel Julie , Boussemart Lise , Dompmartin Anne , Dréno Brigitte
Published: November 2024

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the proliferation of intra-tumour CD8+ T cells is directly correlated with the clinical response, making tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) a treatment of interest in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor, which is the undisputed gold standard in the management of metastatic melanoma. The aim of this trial was, therefore, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of sequential combination therapy consisting of nivolumab (a PD-1 inhibitor) and TILs adoptive T cells in patients with metastatic melanoma.
Materials and methods: We performed an exploratory, prospective, single-centre, open-label, non-randomised, uncontrolled phase I/II study. We enrolled 10 previously untreated patients with advanced melanoma. The treatment regimen was neoadjuvant anti-PD-1 therapy followed by 2 injections of TILs and a second sequence of anti-PD-1 therapy.
Results and interpretation: Among the four patients who received the autologous TILs + nivolumab combination, three (75%) achieved an objective response (two achieved a partial response [PR] at the end of the study, two achieved a complete response [CR]), and one achieved a CR at the end of the study. Among these three patients, one had a PR, and two had stable disease (SD) after the nivolumab course and before any TILs administration, reinforcing the importance of the tumour response after TILs injection. These responses were persistent, ranging from 9 months to 3.4 years.
Salud y actividad física en estudiantes del sistema escolar
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, García Caja Carlos Adrián
Published: November 2024

La poca actividad física prevalece sobre todo en los niños y adolescentes que en la actualidad prefieren hacer uso de su tiempo libre en actividades poco beneficiosas para su salud, perjudicando de esta manera su salud y elevando el sedentarismo. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar el nivel de actividad física e índice de masa corporal en escolares de entre 8-12 años pertenecientes a la Unidad Educativa 16 de abril y a su vez incentivar a una constante practica de actividades físicas. Tuvo un diseño no experimental, con un alcance descriptivo y corte transversal y un enfoque cuantitativo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 42 escolares de 8-12 años de la Unidad Educativa 16 de abril de la ciudad de Azogues entre varones y mujeres. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el cuestionario internacional de actividad física IPAQ-C para niños que tiene como objetivo medir el nivel de actividad física en los últimos 7 días, además, la toma de peso y talla para determinar el IMC. Como resultado se evidencio un nivel bajo de actividad física por parte de los escolares de 8-12 años de la Unidad 16 de abril, y más del 50% presenta sobrepeso u obesidad. Se concluye que, tanto las actividades físicas como el índice de masa corporal poseen estrecha relación ya que, la práctica de actividades físicas recreativas, deportivas etc., contribuyen en gran medida a mantener los estados adecuados y normales del IMC en los escolares.
Effects of Siddha Thokkanam Therapy in Correction of Spinal Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in a Female Patient- A Case Report
Authors: BS Sindhuja , I Sankar , S Tiwari
Published: November 2024

Objective: This case report illustrates the potential effect of Siddha manipulative therapy (Thokkanam) with varmam/marma chikitsa (energy medicine) on back pain and curve progression in a 15-year old female with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clinical Features: A 15-year-old girl experienced right thoracic scoliosis from past 4 years. She received regular physical therapy, but the curvature of the thoracic spine still progressed. The Cobb angle was measured at 38° and on NPRS the pain was scaled as 8. Intervention and Outcome: This patient was treated with Siddha spinal manipulation (Thokkanam) for five weeks with five times per week for initial 2 weeks, which was gradually decreased in frequency along with 2 energy sessions at week 2nd and 4th. Follow-up after 6 months of consecutive treatment was conducted with radiographs and other examinations. The Cobb angle decreased by 25° and measured at 13° at follow-up. The pain measured at NPRS after intervention of therapy came down to 2 on any activity. There was improvement in the patient's ROM in left arm and lower backache. Her activities of playing badminton, writing and sleeping too showed a positive shift improving her quality of life. Conclusions: The patient responded well to manipulative and rehabilitation techniques. The case highlights the potential of Siddha therapy's holistic interventions in managing Scoliosis in reducing the degree of curvature of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and giving a good quality of life.
Effectiveness of Educational Program on Knowledge about Infection Control Measures among the Nursing Students
Authors: H Mangal , HK Tak , M Chippa , R Gurjar , D Chaturvedi , KS Yadav , S* Pareek
Published: November 2024

Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. The investigators during their clinical experience observed that the incidence of nosocomial infection increased because of unhygienic practices. These things provoked us to select the following topic for the study to improve the knowledge of nursing students regarding infection control. Method: Quantitative pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used in the study. A sample size of 60 nursing students was selected using purposive sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was developed for data collection and a structured teaching program was carried out. Results: Findings of the study indicated that the mean pretest knowledge score was 14.02 and mean post-test score was 23.87. Mean difference was 9.85 and obtained “t” value 33.091 was significant at 0.05 level. Hence, it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge of nursing students regarding infection control measures. Conclusion: Study concluded that continue educational intervention is the need of hour in enhancing knowledge level of nursing students regarding infection control measures.