bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Creativity Strategy for Mathematics Instruction / KREATIVNA STRATEGIJA U NASTAVI MATEMATIKE
Authors: Pintér Krekić Valerija , Ivanović Josip 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCreativity is at the highest level of man's intellectual abilities, and the most precious mission of a modern school is to develop creative capacities and foster creativity in students. However, the practice of mathematics instruction often uses rigid algorithms and so inhibits students to develop sensitivity to problems, flexibility of mind, fluency of ideas, and originality in solving problems. Poor efficiency and unpopularity of mathematics instruction are the most common consequences of this situation.This paper aimed at developing a creativity strategy for mathematics instruction in lower grades of primary school, and at verifying the outcomes of creativity-based instruction. We developed a methodological framework for fostering creativity in this type of instruction, and carried out experimental research into the efficiency of the defined system for fostering creativity in initial mathematics instruction. Our wish was to contribute to updating and improving initial mathematics instruction.Key words: fluency; originality; redefinition; sensitivity to problems; wealth of ideas.---Kreativnost predstavlja najviši stupanj čovjekovih intelektualnih sposobnosti te je najvažnija misija moderne škole razviti kreativne sposobnosti i njegovati kreativnost kod učenika. Međutim, način na koji se izvodi nastava matematike često uključuje stroge algoritme i tako sprječava učenike u razvijanju sposobnosti prepoznavanja matematičkih problema, fleksibilnog načina razmišljanja, protoka ideja te originalnosti u rješavanju problema. Slaba učinkovitost i nepopularnost nastave matematike najčešće su posljedice takve situacije. Ovaj rad ima za cilj razviti kreativnu strategiju za nastavu matematike u nižim razredima osnovne škole te provjeriti rezultate nastave temeljene na principu kreativnosti. Osmislili smo metodički okvir za poticanje kreativnosti u nastavi te smo proveli eksperimentalno istraživanje o učinkovitosti definiranog sustava za poticanje kreativnosti u početnoj nastavi matematike. Naša je želja dati doprinos osuvremenjivanju i poboljšanju početnog stupnja nastave matematike.Ključne riječi: tečnost, originalnost, redefiniranje, sposobnost prepoznavanja matematičkih problema, bogatstvo ideja.
Correlations of Motor Abilities and Motor Skills in 11-Year-Old Pupils / Povezanost motoričkih sposobnosti i motoričkih znanja kod učenika u dobi od 11 godina
Authors: Babin Bojan , Bavčević Tonči , Vlahović Lidija 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe research has been conducted with the aim of establishing correlations between motor abilities and motor skills of representative teaching themes of the physical education curriculum for fifth grade pupils in primary school. Accordingly, 21 tests for estimating motor abilities and 7 tests for estimating motor skills were applied on the sample of 152 eleven-year- old pupils. The results of the correlation analysis indicated a high level of linear connection between the two observed groups. Two significant canonical roots were isolated using the canonical correlation analysis. The first root was defined by the relations between the following tests: high jump (scissors technique), fast running (up to 60m) from the low start, basic floor shoot (handball) and volley above the forehead from the middle position (volleyball) with coordination, frequency movement velocity, and static and explosive strength. The second root is defined by two relations. The first points to the connection of the results of the following tests: hand stand along the vertical surface with the factors of strength, balance, flexibility and coordination, while the other is based on the connection between the tests basic floor shoot (handball) and volley above the forehead from the middle volleyball position (volleyball) with the trunk repetitive strength and explosive strength of arms and shoulders. Key words: fifth grade primary school pupils; motor learning; motor manifestations; physical education---Istraživanje je provedeno s ciljem utvrđivanja relacija između motoričkih sposobnosti i motoričkih znanja reprezentativnih nastavnih tema službenog plana i programa tjelesne i zdravstvene kulture za učenike petih razreda osnovne škole. Sukladno navedenom, na uzorku od 152 učenika u dobi od 11 godina primijenjen je 21 test za procjenu motoričkih sposobnosti te 7 testova za procjenu motoričkih znanja. Rezultati korelacijske analize ukazali su na visok stupanja linearne povezanosti dvaju promatranih skupova. Kanoničkom korelacijskom analizom izolirana su dva značajna kanonička korijena. Prvi korijen definiran je relacijama između testova: Skok uvis prekoračnom tehnikom „škare“, Brzo trčanje do 60 m iz niskog starta, Šut s tla osnovnim načinom (rukomet) te Vršno odbijanje iz srednjeg odbojkaškog stava (odbojka) s koordinacijom, brzinom frekvencije pokreta te statičkom i eksplozivnom snagom. Drugi korijen definiraju dvije relacije. Prva ukazuje na povezanost rezultata testa Stoj na rukama uz okomitu plohu s faktorima snage, ravnotežom, fleksibilnošću te koordinacijom, dok se druga zasniva na povezanosti testova Šut s tla osnovnim načinom (rukomet) te Vršno odbijanje iz srednjeg odbojkaškog stava (odbojka) s repetitivnom snagom trupa te eksplozivnom snage ruku i ramenog pojasa.Ključne riječi: učenici petih razreda osnovne škole; motoričko učenje; motoričke manifestacije; tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura
Influence of Family and Institutional Environment on the Adaptive Behaviour of Children with Mild Intellectual Disability / Utjecaj obitelji i institucije na prilagodljivo ponašanje djece s blagim intelektualnim poteškoćama
Authors: Gligorovic Milica , Buha Nataša 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe development of adaptive skills is determined by factors inherent to a person, as well as by opportunities and expectations of the socio-cultural environment in which the person grows up. This paper analyses the adaptive behaviour of children with mild intellectual disability (MID) living with families or in institutions for children without parental care. The sample consisted of 95 children with MID, aged between 10 and 13.11. Data on their adaptive skills were obtained during standardized interviews with special education teachers, through using the AAMR Adaptive Behaviour Scale – School, Second Edition (ABS-S:2). Analysing the domain scores and factor scores regarding the first part of ABS-S:2 scale, it was possible to determine that the children with MID who lived with families achieved much better results in practical and social skills than the children who lived in institutions. Score differences in the Maladaptive Behaviour Scale between the two above-mentioned groups of children with MID were statistically significant in all domains.Key words: conceptual skills; family; institutionalization; maladaptive behaviour; practical skills; social skills.*****SažetakRazvoj vještina prilagođavanja određen je čimbenicima koji su svojstveni pojedincu, ali i mogućnostima i očekivanjima društveno-ekonomske sredine u kojoj pojedinac odrasta. U ovom se radu analizira prilagodljivo ponašanje djece s blagim intelektualnim poteškoćama (MID) koja žive u obiteljima ili institucijama za djecu bez roditeljske skrbi. Uzorak je činilo 95 takve djece u dobi između 10 i 13.11 godina. Podaci o vještinama prilagođavanja prikupljeni su tijekom standardiziranih intervjua s učiteljima specijalnog obrazovanja, s pomoću AAMR Skale prilagodljivog ponašanja - Škola, drugo izdanje (ABS-S:2). Razmatrajući rezultate domena i faktorske analize u prvom dijelu skale ABS-S:2, utvrđeno je da djeca s blagim intelektualnim poteškoćama koja žive u obiteljima postižu mnogo bolje rezultate u praktičnim i socijalnim vještinama nego djeca u institucijama. Razlike među njima, utemeljene na Skali lošeg prilagodljivog ponašanja, statistički su značajne u svim domenama. Ključne riječi: konceptualne vještine; obitelj; institucionalizacija; loše prilagodljivo ponašanje; praktične vještine; društvene vještine
The Assessment of Climbing Skills in Four-Year-Old Children / Procjena vještine penjanja u četverogodišnjaka
Authors: Plevnik Matej , Šimunič Boštjan , Pišot Rado 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe aim of the study was to examine the characteristics of climbing skills among four-year-old children. The fundamental movement pattern of climbing was evaluated because of its role in the process of motor development. 107 children performed a climbing test, where specially adapted 275 cm high and 90 degree set vertical ladder with 15, 30 and 45 cm distance between horizontal bars was used. The climbing time, as a measure of climbing effectiveness was correlated with climbing proficiency, the body characteristics and data obtained by accelerometers. Climbing proficiency variables were established for the purpose of this study. Climbing time in the main climbing task (climbing ladder 90 degrees, 15 cm) was statistically significantly correlated with climbing proficiency (r=-0.713, p< 0.001) and with body height (r=-0.230, p=0.026), however, it was not significantly correlated with the daily amount (r = -0.425, p=0.101) and intensity (r=0.086, p=0.750) of physical activity. Climbing proficiency is the most important factor of climbing effectiveness. Children have to master the proficiency of climbing skills through specially designed physical activity programmes with proper skill instructions and in environments that stimulate the development of various forms of climbing skills. Key words: child; early childhood; motor development; physical activity; vertical ladder. --- SažetakCilj ovoga istraživanja bio je proučiti obilježja vještine penjanja među četverogodišnjom djecom. Osnovni uzorak pokreta bio je procijenjen zbog njegove uloge u procesu motoričkog razvoja. 107 djece bilo je podvrgnuto testu penjanja za koji su se koristile posebno prilagođene vertikalne ljestve visine 275 cm i 90 stupnjeva sa 15, 30 i 45 cm razmaka između horizontalnih prečki. Vrijeme penjanja, kao mjera učinkovitosti penjanja, korelirano je s vještinom penjanja, tjelesnim karakteristikama i podacima dobivenih akcelerometrima. Varijable za vještinu penjanja uspostavljene za ovo istraživanje. Vrijeme penjanja kod glavnog zadatka penjanja (penjanje na ljestve pod 90 stupnjeva i s razmakom od 15cm) statistički je značajno korelirano s vještinom penjanja (r=-0,713, p<0,001) i s tjelesnom visinom (r=-0,230, p=0,026). Međutim, nije značajno korelirano s dnevnom količinom (r= -0,425, p=0,101) i intenzitetom (r=0,086, p=0,750) fizičke aktivnosti. Čimbenik vještine penjanja najvažniji je za učinkovitost penjanja. Djeca moraju steći iskustvo u vještini penjanja putem posebno oblikovanih programa fizičkih aktivnosti i primjerene obuke koja se održava u okolini koja stimulira razvoj različitih oblika vještina penjanja. Ključne riječi: dijete; fizička aktivnost; motorički razvoj; rano djetinjstvo; vertikalne ljestve
Factors Influencing Future Teachers' Adoption of Educational Software Use in Classroom / Čimbenici koji utječu na buduće nastavnike u primjeni obrazovnog softvera
Authors: Lambić Dragan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to discover factors that significantly affect the future teachers’ decisions regarding the use of educational software in teaching. The study involved nine factors and obtained 112 valid questionnaires. The results revealed that the decision of future teachers on the use of educational software in teaching was affected by six factors: the required effort, personal innovativeness, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, previous technical training and enjoyment in helping others (altruism). Although there are no major gender differences in attitudes towards the use of educational software, the research has shown that there are significant differences in some items associated with the opinion of their own abilities.Key words: future teacher attitudes; gender studies; information technology adoption; teacher education---Sažetak Svrha ovoga istraživanja bila je razotkriti čimbenike koji značajno utječu na odluku budućih nastavnika o korištenju obrazovnog softvera u podučavanju. Istraživanje je sadržavalo devet faktora, a obrađeno je 112 važećih upitnika. Rezultati su pokazali da na odluku budućih nastavnika o korištenju obrazovnog softvera utječe šest čimbenika: potreban napor, osobna inovativnost, percepcija jednostavnog korištenja, percepcija korisnosti, prijašnje tehničko obrazovanje i uživanje u pomoći drugima (altruizam). Iako ne postoje veće razlike u stavovima o korištenju obrazovnog softvera s obzirom na spol, istraživanje je pokazalo da postoje značajne razlike kod nekih čestica vezanih uz mišljenje o vlastitim sposobnostima. Ključne riječi: istraživanje prema spolu; obrazovanje nastavnika; stavovi budućih nastavnika; upotreba informacijske tehnologije.
Occurring Fusarium spp. in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) grains
Authors: Szabó Barbara Katalin , Molnár Klaudia Dóra , Vlaskality Sára Dóra , Körösi Katalin 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn our study, we examined mycotoxin-producing fungi found in sorghum grains (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). During the experiment, the internal infection of grains was examined on 3 different selective culture media, as individual literature differs as to which selective culture media are the most suitable for the isolation of Fusarium species under laboratory conditions (Leslie and Summerell, 2006). During our experiments, we also used molecular methods to identify the selected Fusarium species down to the species level. In the case of Fusarium species our experiment shows that the best media is Nash & Snyder media. During the morphological identification we worked with 18 Fusarium monosporal cultures and we detected Fusarium avenaceum.
Examining the Learning Styles and Academic Success Motivations of Prospective Students Who will Take a Physical Education Special Skill Exam Based on a Few Parameters
Authors: Temel Abdullah Sencer , Aydoğmuş Mevlüt , Tükel Yalçın , Atılgan Davut 
Published: August 2023

Background and Study Aim: Learning styles are the foundation of how students learn and the unique paths to individual development; so they must be considered when assessing academic progress. The primary objective of this research endeavor is to investigate the learning styles and academic motivation exhibited by individuals aspiring to enroll in the faculty of sports sciences. In pursuit of this aim, a comparative methodology was employed, enabling a comprehensive analysis of various variables, including gender, sports branch, and school achievement scores. Material and Methods:The study's population comprises 4,104 candidates who applied to the special talent entrance examination at the Faculty of Sport Sciences in the Selcuk University. A survey was administered to a sample of 378 individuals, consisting of 215 male and 163 female students, who are planning to take the special skill entrance exam for the faculty of sport science. Selcuk University and Necmettin Erbakan University, both located in Konya, employed a random sampling methodology to select prospective students for participation in the study. The questionnaire served as the primary instrument for conducting descriptive, correlational, and regression analyses. To fulfill the research objectives, the Academic Motivation Scale and Kolb Learning Styles Inventory were employed. The reliability and validity of these scales were rigorously examined by the researchers. This study clarified the impact of prospective students' learning styles and academic motivations on their future learning experiences and performances in the faculty of sports sciences. Results: The study revealed that individuals who used converging, accommodating, and multiple learning styles demonstrated significantly higher levels of academic motivation. Conclusions: Further, this paper provides evidence that students who utilized multiple learning styles had significantly higher academic motivation.
Carrying out the methodological approach of the scientific research in the Physical Education and Sport Science field
Authors: Potop Vladimir , Ciorbă Constantin , Mihaila Ion , Mihai Ilie , Mihailescu Liviu - Emanuel , Acsinte Alexandru 
Published: August 2023

Background and Study Aim. The scientific research activity at the level of academic studies aims to acquire fundamental basic and deontological knowledge. The purpose of the study was to determine the progress of the scientific research approach in the field of Physical Education and Sport Science.
Material and Methods. This scientific approach was carried out in the ”Research methodology” discipline, in the bachelor’s degree for the Physical Education and Sport (PES) specialization, Sport and Motor Performance (SMP) and in the master’s degree - Sport Performance (SP). The research participants were 104 students of the Physical Education and Sport department of the University of Pitești: 82 in bachelor’s degree (48 at PES, 34 at SMP) and 22 in master’s degree (PS). The didactic activity was conducted offline and online; the monitoring was performed by means of the university e-learning platform. The research results were centralized using digital technologies. The continuous evaluation of the performance criteria was made in accordance with the requirements of the subject matter program and the instructions on the credit system and class book filling. The requirements of the activity in seminar were 3 reports, respecting the path of the work assignments. Report no. 1 – method of bibliographic study (Google academic); Report no. 2 –sociological survey (survey method, questionnaire, Google forms) and Report no. 3 –experimental research (personal contributions, scientific argumentation).
Results. The results of knowledge evaluation in bachelor’s degree reveal 3.3% better level at PES; the other indicators have a better level of success in SMP (p>0.05); the master’s degree highlights 15.25% better activity in the seminar, involvement of 82.3% in the elective and mandatory activity and 87.75% success in the final evaluation. Regarding the weight of sports disciplines in achievement of the scientific approach: 65% improved the title of the assignments (an evolution of the titles) and 35% kept the same title, but with different content. At the master’s degree, everyone respected the requirements of the discipline.
Conclusions. The scientific research approach was carried out by methodologically going through the stages of addressing the work assignments within the bibliographic study, sociological survey analysis and scientific argumentation. The theoretical knowledge was applied in accordance with the current specialized literature, the analysis of the opinions of the specialists and the use of the personal experience in the applied and development scientific research.
Effect of Online Vinyasa Training on Housewives’ Lower and Upper Body Endurance: A Randomized Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Trial
Authors: Singh Vikas , Singh Mahendra Kumar , Krishna Nibu R. , Bhutia Tenzing Norzom , Das Rajdeep , Ciocan Vasile Catalin , Rajpurohit Ravindra Singh 
Published: August 2023

Study purpose. The COVID-19 pandemic has a considerable impact on social and financial factors in addition to health outcomes. There is, however, still little information available as to how Covid-19 actually impacted housewives. Consequently, this paper aims to provide a new dimension to the study of how vinyasa could support mothers’ fitness throughout the pandemic. This study sought to determine whether an online vinyasa programme for 8 weeks during Covid-19 pandemic could significantly influence housewives’ upper and lower body muscle endurance. Materials and methods. 24 housewives (between the ages of 26 and 36) from the NCR region of Delhi participated in the study. The participants were divided at random and put either into the experimental group (vinyasa) or the control group. Both upper and lower body muscular endurance was found to be the health-related variable. The longest-lasting bent knee push-ups were used to gauge upper body muscular endurance, while the longest-lasting bodyweight squat holds over a 90-degree angle were used to gauge lower body muscle endurance. Results. To analyse the findings, tests were run both prior to and following the training. A substantial difference between the experimental group and control group was found using ANCOVA to compare them to the baseline after 8 weeks. Conclusions. Thus, it was determined that the online/virtual vinyasa training programme was a successful way for housewives to increase their body muscular endurance (health-related fitness).
Establishment of age-specific reference intervals for AMH in Indian women and enhancing its use as a diagnostic marker in PCOS
Authors: Sengupta Sohini , Rawat Sneha , Upadhay Sonu , Chaudhary Krishnagopal , Singh Bipendra , Halim M. , Gupta Paritosh 
Published: August 2023

Background: Anti Mullerian hormone (AMH) level is a reliable marker of ovarian reserve. It is known to be influenced by factors like age, ethnicity, and ovarian pathology. Establishment of age-specific reference intervals for AMH, characteristic of different nationalities, is therefore of utmost importance. Serum AMH is known to be elevated in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is desirable to determine a population-specific cut-off of AMH, for it to be used as a diagnostic marker for PCOS.
Methods: Serum AMH, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Estradiol, Progesterone and Testosterone assays were analyzed in 1978 Indian women, in the age range of 12–50 years. Age-specific reference intervals for AMH were derived for the study population. The cohort of study subjects were then divided into two groups, based on AMH values and clinical history: Control group, and patients with PCOS. The cut-off value of AMH in the study population, corresponding to the diagnosis of PCOS, was also established.
Results: Upper 95th percentile limits of reference intervals for the 18-25 26–30, 31–35, and 36–40, 41-45 and >45 age groups were 9.69, 7.60, 6.50, 6.1, 4.80 and 4.5 ng/ml respectively. In the PCOS group the 5th percentile value was 7.80 ng/ml and the upper 95th percentile was 21.81 ng/ml. The median percentile in PCOS group was 10.40 ng/ml. ROC analysis was done to obtain optimal cutoff values for each age group with better discriminative power than the reference limits. The best cut-off point of AMH value for PCOS in our study population was 7.51ng/ml. The sensitivity and specificity were 99.4% and 95.5%, respectively. The calculated area under the Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.988 (95% CI: 0.984-0.991, P <0.001). AMH, LH, and LH/FSH ratio was significantly higher in the PCOS group than in the control group (p < 0.001 for all comparisons). LH/FSH ratio was more than 2 in the PCOS group compared to controls. Serum Testosterone was significantly higher in PCOS.
Conclusions: The study aids to establish a biological reference interval for AMH, specific for different age groups in Indian women. 7.51ng/ml has been derived as a diagnostic cut-off of AMH for PCOS in our study population. The establishment of age-specific reference intervals, and syndrome-specific cut-offs in the Indian population will help overcome the influence of variables and broaden the use of AMH in women’s health.