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INTEGRATION OF ECOSCHOOL IDEAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE 3RD STAGE OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Full text linkFrom preschool age, it is necessary to instill in children love for the environment, the ability to protect and increase natural wealth. That is why environmental education and the formation of environmental culture for preschool children come to the fore. These indicators can be improved by educating children about this in preschool, creating environmental awareness and experience in sorting waste.The aim of the article: to analyse the need for the development of environmental consciousness and the possibilities of integration of ecoschool ideas in working with children of the 3rd stage of pre-school education.Research methods: Literature analysis; Questionnaire; Observation of children; Data analysis in SPSS.Concludes that to draw attention to environmental consciousness, the Ecoschool program in an educational institution is necessary. But the preschool can integrate the Ecoschool Action Plan during the school year to promote environmental awareness, if for certain reasons, does not participate in the Ecoschool program.
A PRACTICAL EXAMPLE OF THE DIGITAL TWIN IN ACTIVE LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM: ACTIVITIES WITH HORSES
Full text linkPurpose and aim of the study: Based on the need to classify leisure and entertainment tourism services, the research aims to give an example of the practical application of the digital twin in leisure and entertainment tourism – horse riding.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the monographic and descriptive methods to analyse the definitions of active leisure and entertainment tourism as well as a semi-structured interview with Latgale region farms providing equestrian activities to tourists to identify the compliance of tourism services supplied by each farm with the criteria set by the classification by applying the NewStarT digital twin prototype.Main Findings: Based on the results of the interview, it was found that out of the 10 farms interviewed, 3 farms scored 100% and that these farms met all seven of the criteria for successful management of the service. Originality: The research gives insight into the practical application of the digital assistant to assess the compliance of tourism services supplied by a farm with the criteria set by the classification. Implications: The research results could be used for the implementation of the digital tool to assess the compliance of a leisure tourism service – horse riding –, as well as to develop recommendations for farms whose tourism services supplied are not 100% compliant
TAX GAP AND AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING IT IN LATVIA
Full text linkPurpose and aim of the study: The purpose of the study is to analyse the theoretical aspects of the tax gap and to investigate its extent in Latvia, emphasizing the main factors affecting the tax gap concerning the shadow economy index.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the following methods: descriptive and graphic, statistical analysis, the comparison method, logical construction, and correlation analysis.Main Findings: The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between the tax gap and the shadow economy because as the undeclared or unpaid income to the state budget (the element forming the tax gap) increases, the indicator of the shadow economy index increases. Of the factors affecting the tax gap, the quality of regulation, government efficiency, tax revenue, and gross domestic product per capita have a greater impact on it. It is important to improve tax administration procedures by promoting cooperation with taxpayers to reduce the tax gap.Originality: The research has carried out a scientific discussion regarding components of the tax gap, calculation methods influencing factors, and performed a mutual analysis of Latvian tax gap-related indicators to identify the main causes.Implications: Due to the tax gap, the budget does not receive revenues that could be directed to other sectors of the economy and creates competition distortions between honest and dishonest taxpayers, so it is important to study the factors influencing it and look for ways to reduce it
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF MORTGAGE LOAN
Full text linkMortgage loan is one of the most important types of loans in the economy – households can receive funding to buy or build a home, which is often their largest investment in a lifetime. At the same time, mortgage lending stands out as one of the most profitable services within the banking sector. The mortgage market acts as a powerful transmission tool for the monetary policy. Despite the annual increase in household disposable income, a significant number of households cannot afford a mortgage loan due to insufficient savings or low income. Various factors significantly influence the accessibility of mortgage loans and development of mortgage market. The author conducted a comprehensive analysis of theoretical aspects of mortgage market, encompassing mortgage loan concepts, essential elements, and factors influencing mortgage market, resulting in a systematic and concise summary
REASONS FOR STRESS AMONG STUDENTS STUDYING BUSINESS STUDIES IN LITHUANIAN AND LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Full text linkThe purpose of the study: To identify reasons for stress among students studying business studies in Lithuanian and Latvian higher education institutions. Methodology: The study covers two culturally close countries, as students studying business programmes at two higher education institutions in two countries were included. A quantitative research approach was used. Students’ stress level was assessed on 34 attributes. A 5-point Likert scale was used, with 5 being the highest level of agreement and 1 the lowest. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS 21 and Windows Microsoft Office software. Statistical methods used: descriptive statistics, Cronbach\u27s alpha, Student\u27s t-test, Anova test.Main Findings: The study revealed that business students at Lithuanian and Latvian higher education institutions experienced the highest stress due to various academic factors. Stress among business students during their studies was a topical issue, and the expression of stress related to socio-demographic factors.Originality: The survey was conducted using an authentic standardised questionnaire developed by the researchers, and the psychometric quality of the questionnaire was high. Implications: The results of the study are useful for Lithuanian and Latvian higher education teachers and administrators to improve the psychosocial conditions of studies and reduce students\u27 stress related to their studies
IDENTIFICATION OF COLORADO BEETLES USING YOLOV5
Full text linkThe monitoring of Colorado potato beetles in large fields is a complex and time-consuming process that requires accurate data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly simplify this complex process by automatically monitoring fields and detecting beetles marking locations of their location. We trained an object detection neural network using YOLOv5 framework using the dataset with 150 images of the Colorado potato beetles photographed in the natural conditions. We trained YOLOv5s model and got the most perfect result that was 0.995 mAP. Using the best trained neural network, we can now put videos and image files in the code and the neural network will run and detect all the Colorado potato beetles in the given files automatically
POSSIBILITIES FOR ALLEVIATING UNWANTED BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS FOR 4TH-6TH GRADE STUDENTS
Full text linkThe aim of this scientific article is to present the development of a comprehensive methodology for the prevention of student behavior disorders, focusing on the reasons that contribute to their occurrence. The development of this methodology is based on research that analyzes the risk factors associated with behavioral disorders in students, studying the interaction between individual, family and environmental factors.
The article will discuss about methodological components, including early identification and intervention, social-emotional learning programs, positive behavior support systems, and collaboration between educators, parents, and mental health professionals. The findings will include recommendations for improving programs designed to prevent unwanted behavior
INSUFFICIENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL ECONOMY AND SECURITY
Full text linkHealthy and active people not only strengthen the health of the population of Latvia, prolong life in good health, prevent premature mortality, but also make an important contribution to the economic development and security of the country. Unfortunately, Latvia ranks among the last places in a number of areas among the EU member states. Latvian Health and Fitness Association (LVFA) has adapted the “Deloitte Research” global study on the preventive impact of physical activity on the national economy to the circumstances in Latvia, revealing that the Latvian economy suffers significant losses every year due to physically inactivity among the population. Furthermore, insufficient physical fitness also affects the internal and external security of the country. Must be concluded also across the globe governments face rising healthcare costs and the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases. This raises questions as to how bet improve the health of populations, while keeping healthcare and security costs under control. The aim of the article is to study the impact of insufficient physical activity on the national economy and security, to recommend directions for policy development in this field, and to propose improvements of the legal framework. Analytical method, comparative method, as well as the method of qualitative and quantitative data analysis were used in the development of the article
INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE INITIATIVES OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN LATVIA
Full text linkThe article deals with the implemented initiatives of education for sustainable development in educational institutions and the evidence of institutional social responsibility in them. The data were collected by the content analysis of 15 homepages of institutions implementing education for sustainable development, questionnaire to 151 students aged 14-19 years and 24 interviews with 12 principals and 12 teachers on the state of the art of sustainability issues in their organisations. The sample of 12 educational institutions, principal and teacher represented the same educational institution: 4 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 4 state gymnasiums with a wide geographical representation – capital, urban, small town and rural schools, as well as 7 online correspondences with the representatives of organisations implementing education for sustainable development initiatives in Latvia. The data show that sustainable development initiatives are not systematically implemented and monitored in educational institutions in Latvia. There is no co-financing at national level to provide targeted methodological support for teachers in implementing practice-based education for sustainable development, instead schools attract funding from Erasmus+ or other projects. There is also a lack of a common understanding of sustainability culture among the members of the education management team, as well as no studies have been carried out on institutional social responsibility in educational institutions and regarding the implementation of education for sustainable development in curricula.
ACTUALIZATION OF DZIGORO KANO\u27S JUDO PHILOSOPHY FOR VIRTUE EDUCATION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Full text linkThe purpose of the article: in a theoretical analysis, to substantiate the usefulness of judo martial arts philosophy in the upbringing of virtues of preschool children (5-6 years old) in judo physical activities. The article examines the historical and cultural path of judo and its philosophical aspect in the education of moral qualities following the rules and self-control, managing emotions through regulators. The problem and actuality in the 21st century is the growing aggressiveness, cruelty and emotional indifference of children revealed in sports lessons. During the discussions, it was found that children do not know what virtues are. The work of sports teachers revealed that it is possible to use the principles of judo philosophy to promote the virtues defined in regulatory documents. The conducted research revealed that Judo philosophy is useful for realizing children\u27s intellectual potential, promoting socio-emotional development, cultivating the virtues of honesty, mutual help, respect, friendship, kindness and courage in physical activities with Judo exercises. The disciplined exercises embodied in the Judo philosophy can help promote self-discipline, self-control and endurance.