ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effects of 8-Weeks Aerobic Exercise Program on Blood Lipids and Cholesterol Profile of Smokers vs. Non Smokers
Author: Taifour, Akef
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Smoking,Health Related Fitness,Exercise Physiology,Metabolism,Physical Activity Level,Physical Activities,Males,Pretests Posttests,Statistical Significance,Effect Size,Program Length,Profiles,Quasiexperimental Design,Body Composition,Adults,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Cohort Analysis,Multivariate Analysis,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8-week aerobic exercise program on blood lipids and cholesterol profile of smoker's vs. non-smokers. A total of 34 male subjects (18 non-smokers and 16 smokers) took part in this study. Both groups were pre- and post tested in their blood-lipids and cholesterol profile before and after the 8-week aerobic training program. The results indicated that aerobic training improves blood lipids and cholesterol in both groups but the magnitude of improvement in both groups was not statistically different compared to the post-test scores. However, this study revealed that smokers can benefit from aerobic exercise as much as non-smokers. This indicates that smoking does not hinder smokers from improving their general health via regular aerobic exercise. It seems that longer than 8-week aerobic training program is needed to improve significantly blood-lipids and cholesterol profile in both smokers and non smokers.
Use of Innovative Forms of Teaching Students to Create Business Discourse
Author: Gennadyevna, Novikova Natalia
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Innovation,Business Communication,Discourse Modes,Theory Practice Relationship,Speech Communication,Speech Curriculum,Verbal Communication,Communication Skills,Communication Strategies,Creativity,Discourse Analysis,Learning Activities,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,College Programs,Foreign Countries

This article highlights an important role of speech studies disciplines in teaching students to create business discourse, stresses practical orientation of teaching, a need to achieve a greater and more effective balance of theory and practice. The article presents innovative forms of teaching students to create and percept institutional business discourse, notably to model speech situations close to a real communicative situation; to develop and analyze verbal behaviour scenarios, analyze speech situations, reflecting communication needs, discursive matrices. In the article we emphasize that use of speech situations and situational problems, close to real life during training, will allow transferring the student from a learner's position to a researcher's position and enhance his/her creativity, contribute to development of intellectual abilities.
Some Aspects of the Implementation of the Principle of Transparency in Russian Universities: Research, Experience, Perspectives
Author: Egorov, Evgeny Evgenievich
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Universities,Accountability,Program Implementation,Educational Principles,Educational Research,Educational Experience,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators,Institutional Characteristics,Web Sites,Educational Practices,Content Analysis,Access to Information,Information Policy,Quality Assurance,Quality Control,Classification,Educational Resources,Electronic Libraries,Usability,Electronic Learning,Student Attitudes,Social Networks

The aim of this study is to identify achieved successes, existing gaps and possible prospects of implementing the principle of transparency by Russian universities. It was focused upon the information transparency of educational activities from the perspective of legal requirements and interests of applicants and university students. The analysis of the implementation of the principle of transparency of Russian universities is conducted in this article by the reflection of information on the activities of the institution of higher education on the website and related network services. Here are revealed the typical shortcomings of universities to work with sites and generalized directions to develop this activity.
Teaching in English Is Not Necessarily the Teaching of English
Author: Chapple, Julian
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language of Instruction,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,International Education,Educational Trends,Foreign Countries,Language Skills,Universities,Feedback (Response),Questionnaires,Cultural Context,Profiles,Trend Analysis,Language Usage,Language Attitudes,Mixed Methods Research,Interviews

Described as a &quot;galloping&quot; phenomenon now considered &quot;pandemic&quot; in proportion, the use of English as the lingua franca medium of instruction (EMI) at higher education institutions (HEIs) across the globe is today considered the most significant trend in educational internationalisation. Japan is no exception and a growing number of the nation's universities are increasingly offering classes--and even entire courses--in English. Seen by some as a panacea for jump-starting the nation's stagnant internationalisation profile and improving overall English language skills, this paper firstly explores the theoretical background and rationale behind the trend to utilize EMI based on a review of the literature. Secondly, questionnaire data and feedback from Japanese students taking such classes at two, second-tier universities are analyzed to help shed light on attitudes and ascertain the issues as well as highlight some limitations and problems involved with EMI classes. Finally, it concludes with practical recommendations for greater language support activities and warns of the implications of naively equating EMI alone to an automatic improvement in English language ability in the Japanese context.
Self-Regulation in Children and Minors in Institutional Care
Author: Hrbackova, Karla
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adolescent Development,Self Management,Adolescent Attitudes,Behavior Modification,Child Behavior,Emotional Development,Social Environment,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Caseworkers,Institutionalized Persons,Caregiver Attitudes,Time Perspective,Affective Behavior,Consciousness Raising,Empowerment,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Correlation,Foreign Countries

The study deals with self-regulation in children and minors (aged 11 to 19 years) living in so-called &quot;total institutions&quot;. It examines the degree of self-regulation of behaviour from the perspective of the children and minors themselves and from the perspective of their key workers. Children and minors and their key workers differ significantly in perception of the wards' self-regulation of behaviour in the short and long-term context. The lowest rate of self-regulation in children and minors in institutional care is reflected in the area of regulation of emotions. The results point to certain specificity of the institutional care environment.
Relations between Mothers and Adolescent Daughters in the Israeli Bedouin Society Characterized by Education of Traditional Values
Author: Suwaed, Muhammad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Arabs,Minority Groups,Qualitative Research,Mothers,Employed Parents,Semi Structured Interviews,Educational Attainment,Behavior Patterns,Social Behavior,Cultural Differences,Daughters,Adolescents,Parent Child Relationship,Acculturation,Ethnic Groups,Cultural Background

In recent decades, the Bedouin population in Galilee, in Northern Israel, experienced significant multifaceted changes. Exposure to other cultures and other social components, with which this population had very limited interaction in the past, had affected its norms and behavior patterns and caused adaption of manners and values that had not been tolerated in the past. As school in Israel is compulsory and local high school served various segments of the society, all Arab minority children faced a different reality from the one their parents had to cope with. This fast-changing modern reality affected the adolescents and often led to tensions and difficulties between youngsters and parents in general, and daughters and mothers in particular. The following is a summary of a qualitative study conducted among selected number of working educated mothers in this particular sector. The research method was an open semi structured interviews and one on one conversations. All interactions with the researcher had been conducted in Arabic, recorded and translated into English.
The Development of Productivity Practical Management Model at Automotive Mechanical Technology Skill Program in Semarang Vocational Schools, Indonesia
Author: Hadromi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Vocational Schools,Auto Mechanics,Productivity,Administration,Models,Questionnaires,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this research is to develop automotive Mechanical Technology Skill Program (TMO) in Vocational School. The Research and Development (R&amp;D) object was done in SMK 1, 4 and 7 Semarang, Indonesia. The result was achieved productivity Practical Management Final Model at TMO skill Program in Vocational school named momanticproter. Momanticproter is an advanced study of functional planning management, action, and evaluation in man, money, method, material and minute aspects to productivity practical component including: practical document, material management, practical action, application method, media utilization, teacher competence and qualification management, job description management for teacher, ingredients and tools maintenance management, type management, ratio, and standard description of productivity practical means and infrastructure, and occupational health and safety system. The trial result limited by momanticproter having score result 3,69, and scope result having average score 3,49, so that productivity practical management model has a good category, and can be applied in SMK TMO skill program. Then momanticproter visibility study having average score 3,7 with very suit category. The momanticproter apply implication generally gives a chance to teachers, students to have integral understanding in practical material, and integrated productivity practical management. Especially for school administrator having implication to increase management ability both skill and managerial, for students having implication in motivation to optimize their potential because the practical evaluation does not only rest on an output but also influenced by process so that supporting the regularity of practical action and can encourage honesty, responsibility, working hard, and respecting others. The suggestion for school administrator is in order to: (a) getting stakeholder support, (b) increase teacher resource trough workshop and comparative study.
The Implementer Disposition of Teacher Certification Policy in Indonesia
Author: Malkab, Marnih
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Certification,Program Implementation,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Observation,Position Papers,Educational Policy,Program Attitudes,Educational Quality,Public Policy,Teacher Education Programs,Preservice Teacher Education

This research aims to examine and analyze the implementers disposition in the implementation of teacher certification policy in Makassar City and to know how is the disposition affects in successful implementation policy. This research is descriptive by using a qualitative approach. Sources of data in this study are primary data from the informants and secondary data using library research. This research used qualitative methods so that researcher as the manager of the research to be one of the instruments for collecting data, and also as the key instrument. Data was gathered by way of interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of research showed that the attitude of the implementer requiring payment of the certification candidate is not in accordance with the rules that apply in the recruitment of candidates for certification, and the issue has an effect of the implementation on successfully teacher certification policy. The implementers policy must follow procedure in accordance with the established guidelines or regulations.
Bureaucratisation of the Teaching Profession in Decentralised Vocational Education--The Case of Slovenia, Europe
Author: Ermenc, Klara Skubic
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Administrative Organization,Vocational Education Teachers,Professional Autonomy,Educational Change

Since 2001, Slovenian vocational education has undergone major changes at the curricular and financing levels, particularly moving towards competence-based and open curricula and the decentralisation of responsibilities. Both tendencies have changed the role of the teacher, who has become a team worker with many new responsibilities in planning, assessment and evaluation of the pedagogical process. Reform measures are regularly evaluated, and research findings are an important source of information for reforms. In our secondary analysis of selected evaluations, we attempt to prove our thesis that the teacher's autonomy has, despite this decentralisation, not increased in terms of better conditions for the students' development. Instead, it has resulted in teachers becoming exhausted by paperwork, the purpose of which they do not realise due to poor training and difficult working conditions. The article proves that the potential positive outcomes of the reforms can be lost if reform instruments are abused for political and/or economic purposes, if the swiftness and content of the reforms are dictated by the European (financial) policies and particularistic political interests, and/or if the school is reformed according to the rules of the market.
Intensification of the Students' Self-Development Process When Performing Design and Settlement Works on the &quot;Machine Parts&quot; Course
Author: Timerbaev, Rais Mingalievich
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Actualization,Computer Uses in Education,Equipment,College Students,Computer Assisted Design,Engineering Education,Courses,Foreign Countries

The article addresses issues related to the methodology of intensifying self-development process when performing design and settlement works on the &quot;Machine Parts&quot; course for the students studying in such areas of training as &quot;Technology&quot; and &quot;Vocational Education&quot; with the use of computer technologies. At the same time, there are formulated the required pedagogical conditions that must be provided to all participants of the educational process, and accordingly, there are disclosed methodological aspects of the design and settlement work performance by means of specialized computer software. This in turn makes it possible to intensify the students' self-development process during the study of the &quot;Machine parts&quot; course. To succeed in the intensification of the students' self-development process when performing design and settlement works on the &quot;Machine Parts&quot; course, there should be develop appropriate pedagogical conditions. The most effective implementation of this methodology may be performed through the usage of specialized computer software. There is provided a technology of designing two-stage parallel-shaft reduction gear unit based on specialized computer software Compass 3D. Implementation of specialized computer software when performing a course project on &quot;Machine Parts&quot; allows intensifying the self-development quality of students within the educational process.
Differences in Employee Motivation at Slovak Primary Schools in Rural and Urban Areas
Author: Hitka, Miloš
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Urbanization,Teaching Methods,Class Activities,Teacher Motivation,Rural Areas,Urban Areas,Job Security,Statistical Analysis,Teacher Salaries,Decision Making,Work Environment,Faculty Workload,Social Status,Teacher Promotion,Self Actualization,Supervisors,Questionnaires

In spite of turbulent urbanisation in Slovakia we assume that the 21st century is also a period of differences in value criteria of people living in rural and urban areas. The level of urbanisation, i.e. inhabitant movement from the countryside to towns and the level of suburbanisation, i.e. inhabitant movement from towns to the countryside, are essential urbanisation processes that must be in the centre of our attention in order to understand the individual behaviour in our society more effectively. School and education plays a key role in life of almost all people. This environment affects pupils as well as teachers. Teachers are significant members of the society and influence its further development. Teaching strategies, organisation and management of classroom activities, the use of activation procedures and effective tools for the assessment of educational progress depend greatly on teachers that must be prepared professionally with appropriate qualification. In the paper we deal with the issue of motivational differences of teachers at primary schools (sampling unit consists of 2151 teachers) in Slovakia due to work location (countryside-town). Result of the research, despite small significant differences, is the statement that unified motivation programme for primary school staff can be created.
From Training Institution to Workplace: Towards a Training Model in the Industrial Training Institutes
Author: Rus, Ridzwan Che
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Industrial Training,Training Methods,Grounded Theory,Trainees,Employer Attitudes,Supervisors,Interviews,Best Practices,Skill Development,Performance Factors,Holistic Approach,Workplace Learning,Apprenticeships,Informal Education,Observation,Content Analysis,Student Characteristics,Curriculum,Teaching Methods,Educational Facilities,Teaching Experience,Models,Delivery Systems,Foreign Countries

The Malaysian Education Development Blueprint's (2013-2025) emphasis on the holistic formation of students in line with quality human capital formation is based on the national philosophy of education. This blueprint is in line with the Government Transformation Program (GTP), which propels Malaysia towards becoming a developed and high-income country. Quality students are able to learn through formal, non-formal, and informal education as well as through meaningful experience. However, what are the factors that support the creation of awareness that knowledge is essential to life? We explored these factors through the use of grounded theory methods. A total of 32 respondents comprising of trainees, employers and industry supervisors were interviewed. In order to obtain a deeper understanding, we only focused on one public skills training institute which implements best practices. The results showed that there are six main factors that contribute to an environment, which is conducive to effective learning. These factors can serve as a guide to policy makers in the implementation of a comprehensive education system, which supports the holistic formation of students.
Adult Learners' Learning Environment Perceptions and Satisfaction in Formal Education--Case Study of Four East-European Countries
Author: Radovan, Marko
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Learning,Educational Environment,Case Studies,Adult Students,Student Attitudes,Social Cognition,Motivation,Beliefs,Comparative Education,Participant Satisfaction,Questionnaires,Interviews,Correlation,Social Systems,Educational Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Regression (Statistics)

The purpose of this paper is to explore attitudes towards learning and perceptions of the learning environment. Our theoretical examination is based on the social-cognitive theory of motivation and research that emphasizes the connections between an individual's perceptions of the learning environment and his/her motivation, interest, attitudes and confidence. Recent theories that deal with &quot;powerful learning environments&quot; (Fraser, 2002) stress that the teacher should not look only at the physical aspects of the environment in which learning takes place, but also at the learner's perceptions and beliefs. The importance of multiple aspects of learning environments will be stressed and some recommendations for improving the effectiveness of these environments will be given. Additionally, some theoretical concepts of learning environments will be reviewed. We will examine empirically the differences and correlations that occur in adult learners' motivation and attitudes due to their psycho-social and physical learning environment. An international comparison between various post-socialist countries has also been carried out.
Mathematical Model and Qualimetric Assessment of Graduate Education Quality in Environment Saturated with Information and Communication Technologies
Author: Safargaliev, Ernst Raisovich
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Knowledge Level,Skill Analysis,Expertise,Academic Standards,Mathematical Models,Minimum Competencies,Educational Quality,Scores,Scoring Rubrics,Achievement Rating,Foreign Countries

Our model uses a complex quality assessment method of academic training of graduates. We have used a synthesized model, which is based on both positive and negative experience and uses qualimetric approach in quality assessment. The complex factor of the graduate's competency is a sum of scores for knowledge, skills and expertise in subjects that comprise a compulsory minimum of the basic graduate educational program under the existing state educational standard. The scores for knowledge, skills and expertise in a subject are given to a student after tests.
A Reciprocal Model of Psychographic Attributes Related to Their Learning among Preparatory Year of Undergraduate Students in West Saudi Arabia
Author: Talafha, Feras
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Models,Learning,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Achievement Need,Self Efficacy,Leisure Time,Student Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Correlation,Gender Differences

This study examines the level of psychographic attributes among the preparatory year students enrolled at the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The study sample consists of 209 students chosen with the help of random sampling and questionnaire survey was employed for data collection. Based on the findings, the entire study variables, which are achievement motivation, self-efficacy and leisure attitude, were revealed to have average levels. Additionally, the findings revealed a significant correlation between all the variables. Specifically, differences were noted between students on the basis of their gender and study tracks on some study variables. The study recommends that in an attempt to facilitate students' positive attitude towards the university, it is imperative for the university management to plan and organize programs geared towards developing positive attitude, increasing self-efficacy and motivation among the students.