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‘Assistance from A to Z’ as an Innovative Social Investment in Action. Evaluation of a Case Study
Authors: Wiktorska-Święcka Aldona , Moroń Dorota 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The aim of the article is to present a case study of the implementation of innovative social investment in the area of social inclusion. The case study analysed, namely the project Assistance from „A” to „Z” — Professional activation of homeless people from Wroclaw Circle St. Brother Albert Aid Society, refers to the social and vocational integration of homeless people at the municipal level in Poland. The authors hypothesize that innovative social investments are key to the success of the policy of social inclusion, which requires new, innovative ideas to empower people at risk of exclusion.
The article uses the case study method and the method of desk research, in which an analysis of the strategy documents, source materials and activities was carried out. The results were subjected to critical analysis, using the achievements of research in the field of social investment, social innovation and social inclusion policy. The paper is the result of partial studies carried out within the framework of the research project Innovative Social Investment: Strengthening communities in Europe (InnoSI), financed by the EU Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020.
As a result, one has to consider the question “What works?”. The analysis showed the accompaniment method to be the most effective tool in the project’s actions and one which may be disseminated as a recommendation for social investment. The question “How?” brought evidence that the existing set of activities and their sequence (integrity and complexity) was appropriate, necessary and effective from the perspective of beneficiaries, the Wroclaw Circle St. Brother Albert Aid Society and stakeholders. Considering the question “In what circumstances?”, the key element was related to the leadership offered by the Wroclaw Circle St. Brother Albert Aid Society, which was running the implementation of the project. As a conclusion, one can formulate the cautious thesis that the outcomes can to some extent be generalized, particularly at the level of other local entities in Poland or in other countries/regions of Central and Eastern Europe, which have a similar welfare model (e.g. the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia).
Political and National Identity in Ukraine’s Regions: Where Does the Center Fit?
Authors: Pohorila Nataliia 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThis article is devoted to the issue of national identity and political preferences of the region of Central Ukraine. The essence of the “in-the-middle” position is tested using a national representative survey known as “Ukrainian Society” for the period of 2000–2012. This longitudinal survey allows for the delineation of tendencies of well-articulated political identities. This includes Galicia being compared to Crimea and Donbas. In this study these areas are compared to those of the Center, a region with an identity lacking thorough study. The specific trends in the development of a national identity and of political preferences are defined and compared within rural and urban populations in the analysed regions. The Center was chosen as a comparison to other Ukrainian regions as it characterizes the mobilization of political support in the formative years of Ukraine, commencing with the Orange Revolution in the fall of 2004.
The Foundations of Judicial Diffusion in China: Evidence from an Experiment
Authors: Chen Benjamin Minhao , Li Zhiyu 
Published: December 2017

AbstractChinese judicial opinions were, for a long time, not readily accessible even by the courts. But an emerging norm of judicial transparency, coupled with the technological advances of the last decade, has resulted in the accumulation of vast bodies of cases available for consultation by both the lay and the learned. These recent developments in the Chinese legal landscape allow judges to influence and be influenced by the decisions of judges sitting in other courts. This project is the first to adopt an experimental approach to evaluating the influence of prior judicial decisions on Chinese judges. We find that citation of a case out of a sister court had a substantial and statistically significant effect on judges’ interpretation of a vague, permissive, legal standard. This effect was not, however, accompanied by a reduction in the length of sentences awarded by judges. An additional study suggests that prior judicial decisions have an indistinguishable influence on judges and law students, indicating that role and environment are unlikely to be the explanation for the main result.
Rotor Balancing with Turbine Blade Assembly Using Ant Colony Optimization for Aero-Engine Applications
Authors: Piskin Altug , Aktas Himmet Emre , Topal Ahmet , Turan Onder , Baklacioglu Tolga 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present a novel turbine balancing using Ant Colony Optimization method. Results are compared against well known optimization methods available at open literature. With the new approach, turbine blade set can be separated in to two blade sets as heavy and light blades. This approach makes possible the application of Ant Colony Optimization methodology. ACO methodology is compared with Steepest Descent and Exchange Heuristic methods using nine different initial blade placements. And results are presented. Performance of the three evaluated methods is affected by the initial blade placement. Exchange Heuristics method was quick and provided good results in most of the cases. Ant colony optimization was able find better results than the Steepest Descent method. The approach of separating blades into two sets decreased the solution time of Steepest Descent algorithm. Ant colony optimization method can be used for turbine blade assembly and balancing for aircraft gas turbine applications. This approach is used for the first time in this area and not seen at the open literature.
Multiple Repeated-Sprint Ability Test With Four Changes of Direction for Badminton Players (Part 2): Predicting Skill Level With Anthropometry, Strength, Shuttlecock, and Displacement Velocity
Authors: Phomsoupha Michael , Laffaye Guillaume 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Phomsoupha, M and Laffaye, G. Multiple repeated-sprint ability test with four changes of direction for badminton players (part 2): predicting skill level with anthropometry, strength, shuttlecock, and displacement velocity. J Strength Cond Res 34(1): 203–211, 2020—The goal of this study was: (a) to assess general and specific lower and upper limb force, shuttlecock velocity, displacement ability, and the anthropometric characteristics of badminton players at 5 skill levels, and (b) to predict individual players' number of points. We divided 83 participants into groups of novice (n = 15), intermediate (n = 16), skilled (n = 23), highly skilled (n = 14), and elite (n = 15) players. The number of points scored for each player performing tournaments (excluding novices) during the entire season was used as a continuous and dependent variable after logarithmic transformation for correlational study. Anthropometric measurements of height, mass, percentage of fat, and muscle were recorded, along with shuttlecock maximal velocity during smashes. Upper limb power and lower limb force were recorded during jumps and handgrip strength. We also assessed players' ability to move quickly around the court through an on-court multiple repetition-sprint ability in badminton (MRSAB) test with 4 changes of direction. All variables were combined in a multiple regression model. The main findings were that the major contributor to skill level is shuttlecock velocity (r = 0.86), the time taken to move during the MRSAB test (r = 0.85) and the squat jump height (r = 0.53). Anthropometric factors contribute only a little to the individual score point (2%). Finally, the multiple regression model reveals that log(number of points) = 4.91 + 0.042 × shuttle velocity − 0.029 × MRSABTime − 0.001 × squat jump height, with r
2 = 0.86 and a relative respective contribution of each variable of 86, 13, and 1%.
Seasonal Changes in Functional Fitness and Neurocognitive Assessments in Youth Ice-Hockey Players
Authors: Avery Michelle , Wattie Nick , Holmes Michael , Dogra Shilpa 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Avery, M, Wattie, N, Holmes, M, and Dogra, S. Seasonal changes in functional fitness and neurocognitive assessments in youth ice-hockey players. J Strength Cond Res 32(11): 3143–3152, 2018—Deficits in balance and strength combined with differing rates of sensory and motor neural development may increase risk of sports-related injury in youth. This study evaluated changes in functional fitness and concussion status over the course of a competitive season in youth ice-hockey players, and examined the relationship between these variables and injury occurrence. Thirty-six participants (8.9 ± 1.1 years) completed preseason and postseason assessments including anthropometric measurements, the functional movement screen (FMS), Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ), and a computerized neurocognitive assessment (ImPACT). Paired-samples t-tests were used to compare preseason and postseason data. Independent samples t-tests were used to compare FMS, YBT-LQ, and ImPACT scores between injured and uninjured participants at baseline. The mean composite score of the FMS was not statistically different between preseason (15.1 ± 1.8) and postseason (15.6 ± 2.3, p < 0.16). The YBT-LQ composite score showed a decrease in reach distance scores between preseason (86.10 ± 6.00) and postseason (83.20 ± 5.40, p < 0.001). Neurocognitive assessment scores improved in both the injured and uninjured participants. There were no significant relationships between FMS scores, YBT-LQ, and injury incidence. Results from our study provide insight into changes in functional fitness levels and neurocognitive scores over the course of a season in youth ice-hockey players. These findings provide insight into expected changes over the course of a season and provide context for injury risk monitoring by coaches.
TIEMPO, JUEGO Y CRONOLOGÍA ESCOLAR INDÍGENA. ¿INTERCULTURALIDAD?
Authors: Molina Bedoya Víctor Alonso 
Published: December 2017

En este artículo se expone la tensión entre los tiempos de la producción y los del juego/ocio en una comunidad indígena de Colombia. La investigación tuvo como propósito indagar por las relaciones entre el ocio, el desarrollo sostenible y el tiempo en la cosmovisión indígena, lo mismo que los tiempos según el cronosistema escolar. El enfoque fue cualitativo,de método etnográfico. La recolección de la información se hizo a partir de diarios de campo, registros fotográficos y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Se reconoce a la escuela como una institución que establece y delimita los tiempos acorde a un cronosistema que regula los lapsos del trabajo/estudio y del descanso, además de alejar a los pequeños de los ciclos naturales e incorporarlos en la dimensión abstracta del tiempo.
Clinical study of hollow viscus injury in abdominal trauma
Authors: Jain Sanjay , Maske Dinkar , Songra M. C. 
Published: December 2017

Background: Abdominal injury is leading cause of morbidity and mortality at present due to great improvement in man's lifestyle and development of industries.Methods: A total 100 cases of abdominal trauma (both blunt and penetrating) were studied in the present study in our institute for period of 18 Months.Results: Males belonging to young age group of 21-30 were most commonly affected. Road traffic accident is most common mode of injury. Abdominal pain seen in 93% of patients. Abdominal tenderness seen in 86% of patients. Plain x ray abdomen erect was sensitive in detecting hollow viscus injuries. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage is better than four quadrant aspirations. Ultrasound examination gives a clear picture of solid organ injury and free fluid. Most common injured viscera in the present study is small bowel and they were managed by simple suturing and closure of perforation and resection and anastomosis. Postoperative complications like wound infection, wound dehiscence, respiratory complications, pelvic abscess and faecal fistula were seen. The duration of stay for most of the patients in this study was between 11-20 days with mean of 15 days. Mortality in this study was 7%. Conditions such as, female gender, long interval between injury and operation, presence of shock on admission, and small bowel injury worsen the prognosis in penetrating abdominal trauma.Conclusions: Young males are most commonly affected due to road traffic accident. Conditions such as, female gender, long interval between injury and operation, presence of shock on admission, and small bowel injury worsen the prognosis in penetrating abdominal trauma.
Aprendizagem empreendedora: estudo com gestores de tecnologia da informação
Authors: Silva Júlio Cesar Pereira da , Lima Tereza Cristina Batista de , Paiva Luis Eduardo Brandão , Lima Marcos Antônio Martins 
Published: December 2017

ResumoNeste estudo objetivou-se analisar a aprendizagem empreendedora dos gestores de Tecnologia da Informação (TI) da região metropolitana de Fortaleza, CE. Foi adotado o modelo de Politis (2005). Usou-se o método qualitativo de natureza descritiva. Para a sua execução, foi realizada entrevista com 10 gestores de TI, com apoio de um questionário semiestruturado. Para tratamento dos dados, utilizou-se o método de Análise de Conteúdo de natureza temática. Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que a aprendizagem empreendedora tem papel de meio, contínuo e experiencial na formação em negócios do gestor de TI, isso porque as experiências prévias em negócios foram sendo aprimoradas no modo contínuo de novas experiências empresariais, nos seus primeiros empreendimentos, trabalhando nestes e, em seguida, nos de terceiros. Os dois modos de transformação de experiências de carreira empreendedora, tanto o exploitation (conhecimentos preexistentes) quanto o exploration (novas possibilidades) influenciam e aprimoram o desenvolvimento dos conhecimentos em negócios do gestor de TI.Palavras-chave: Aprendizagem empreendedora. Gestores. Tecnologia da Informação. Entrepreneurial learning: study with managers of Information TechnologyAbstract This study aimed to analyze the entrepreneurial learning of managers of Information Technology in the metropolitan area of Fortaleza, CE. Politis model was adopted (2005). The research used the qualitative method of descriptive nature. For its implementation, an interview was held with ten Information Technology managers, supported by a semi-structured questionnaire. For processing the data, we used the content analysis method of thematic nature. The survey results showed that Entrepreneurial Learning has role of medium, continuous and experiential in the training in IT business manager, because previous experiences in business, were being improved continuously in new business experiences, both in their early projects, working on these and, then, in the third ones. The two ways of transforming entrepreneurial career experiences, both the exploitation (foreground) and the exploration (new opportunities) influence and enhance the development of knowledge in the IT business manager.Keywords: Entrepreneurial learning. Managers. Information technology.
Creativity Assessment of Primary School Children by the Tests, Teachers’ Ratings, and Self-estimates
Authors: Petrova Svetlana , Shcheblanova Elena 
Published: December 2017

Development of the child’s creativity is recognized as one of the main objectives in education. Our study aimed to investigate the relations of the objective and subjective indicators of creativity with intellectual and personal variables in 240 primary school children (aged 7-8 and 9-10). We used Teachers' Checklist of children’s abilities; The Torrance Test of Creative Thinking; Group Inventory for Finding Talent; Cognitive Abilities Tests; school achievement. The results show positive correlation between the teachers' ratings of intelligence and creativity in both ages, but not between the intelligence and creativity test-scores. The teachers' creativity ratings also did not correspond to the pupils’ creativity self-estimates because the teachers mostly orientated towards intellectual abilities and work organization skills of the children. The data demonstrate the need to integrate subjective and objective information to evaluate multifaceted children’s creativity.
Keywords: creativity; intelligence; school children; teachers;
Critical thinking Disposition and Dyadic Adjustment: The Moderator Role of Employment Status of Women
Authors: ÖZDEN Melis Seray , Ermis Ece Naz 
Published: December 2017

Dyadic adjustment can be handled as a state in which there is an overall feeling of happiness and satisfaction with marriage. Women have become so much more active in work life over the past years that the changes in the roles of women also affect the communication with their husbands and as a result their dyadic adjustment. On this basis, the aim of this study is to determine the moderator role of employment status of women in the relationship between critical thinking disposition and dyadic adjustment of married people. The research group was composed of 242 spouses. The data were collected with Demographical Information Form, Critical Thinking Disposition Scale and Dyadic Adjustment Scale. The results showed that there was a correlation between critical thinking disposition and dyadic adjustment. According to the hierarchical regression analysis, there was no moderator role of employment status of women in the relationship between critical thinking disposition and dyadic adjustment.
Keywords: resilience; autonomous-related self; critical thinking;
Content, Positives, and Controversies of Academic Empathy and Motivation
Authors: Blaskova Martina , Polackova Kristina , Blaskova Rudolf 
Published: December 2017

Greatness of current universities faces many difficulties and the complexity of dynamics typical by tremendous acceleration of social relations and ties. If academics and scientists want to help students and younger colleagues to handle the complexity and tempo of requirements arisen by a study and work at (least nationally) prestigious universities, empathy is a must. Empathy is a phenomenon with many meanings and contents. There exists a clash of empathy on the part of teachers, but at the same time, on the part of students in the academic practice. Despite the fact that empathy as a socio-relational competence and basis of commitment and facilitative processes help to understand and find the key to the heart and intellect of other individuals (students), it absorbs a lot of energy. This is often reflected in the fatigue, mood swings, and nervousness of the university teacher. This ‘imperfection of empathy’ in turn may lead to the situation that students begin to perceive the teacher as erratic and his or her behavior as controversial: once empathetic and full of involvement, and sometimes as cold and even aggressive. Assuming that the teacher serves as a role model for his or her students, teacher’s empathy is a model for the future (feed-backing) empathy of students towards the other teachers, classmates, and later also to the future colleagues at work. Therefore, on the basis of the analysis, comparison, generalization and synthesis of different views in the theoretical part, methodological part of the paper presents the results of a sociological questioning conducted on a sample of 300 students of University of Zilina, Slovak Republic. Students’ expressions on the positive evaluation of teacher’s empathy versus the negative assessment of teacher’s moodiness and nervousness in relation to the students are compared. Deeper comparison of the expressions of students at two absolutely different study programs: Management (150 students) versus Informatics (150 students) and results of a subsequent qualitative questioning focused directly to the area of empathy (on the sample of 40 students) are interesting too. Divergence of opinions, relating these ones to the linked foreign surveys and drawing relevant conclusions are completed by a set of proposed recommendations. These recommendations have the ambition to improve the management systems of universities and provide suggestions that could help the teachers and students when harmonizing their mutual expectations and reinforcing existing academic motivation. Keywords: content; positives; academic empathy ; motivation
Message from the Guest Editors
Authors: Campbell Prof. Dr. Marilyn 
Published: December 2017

It is the great honor for us to edit proceedings of â€œ8th World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, (WCPCG-2017)â€ Grand Park Lara Convention Center, Lara â€“ Antalya, Turkey, 28-30 April 2017. This privileged scientific event has contributed to the field of educational research for eight years. As the guest editors of this issue, we are glad to see variety of articles focusing on Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organization Psychology, Traffic Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychometric Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Media Psychology, Neuroscience Psychology, Child and Adolescent Counselling, Adult and Elder Counselling, Family Counselling, School Counselling, Higher Education Counselling, Health Counselling, Crisis and Risk Counselling, Occupational Counselling, Industrial Counselling, Cyber Counselling, Psychology Education and Occupational Issues, Inter- disciplinary approaches to Psychology, Counselling and Guidance, Technology usage in Psychology, Counselling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counselling, Special Education, etc.
Furthermore, the conference is getting more international each year, which is an indicator that it is getting worldwide known and recognized. Scholars from all over the world contributed to the conference. Special thanks are to all the reviewers, the members of the international editorial board, the publisher, and those involved in technical processes. We would like to thank all who contributed to in every process to make this issue actualized. A total of 45 full papers or abstracts were submitted for this conference and each paper has been peer reviewed by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total of 15 high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
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PROFIL DAN RELEVANSI LULUSAN JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN TEKNIK MESIN DENGAN KEBUTUHAN KERJA
Authors: S Arianto Leman , Wagiran Wagiran , Purnomo Edy 
Published: December 2017

<p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap profil dan relevansi lulusan dengan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan lulusan S1 Kependidikan Jurusan Pendidikan Teknik Mesin Fakultas Teknik Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (JPTM FTUNY). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey dengan metode deskriptif. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh lulusan S1 JPTM FT UNY tahun lulus 2011-2014. Data diambil dengan angket, wawancara melalui telepon dan <em>snowball sampling</em>. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lulusan S1 JPTM telah mendapat pekerjaan dengan rata-rata masa tunggu 4 bulan. Bidang pekerjaan terdiri dari pendidik, wirausaha, karyawan yang tidak terkait dengan bidang teknik mesin, dan karyawan yang terkait dengan bidang teknik mesin. Sebagian besar lulusan bekerja di industri bidang teknik mesin. Kesesuaian relevansi lulusan dengan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan oleh dunia kerja mencapai angka 88%). Lulusan lebih banyak bekerja disektor industri.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> Profil lulusan, kompetensi, pendidikan teknik mesin.<strong></strong></p>