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One-year post COVID-19 change in physical fitness of primary school children and its individual-level predictors /
No full textObjectives. The study aimed to evaluate physical fitness and its dynamics in a year among primary school children aged 7 to 10 years old concerning the child’s individual factors (health-related: physical activity, sedentary behaviour; and psychosocial: physical activity enjoyment). Materials and methods. The study involved a sample consisting of 902 1st-3rd grade students (49% of boys and 51% of girls), who participated in physical fitness testing at baseline and follow-up in a year. Additionally, questionnaire-based data were collected from students and parents. Physical fitness was evaluated by administering eight out of nine tests from a 9-item test battery developed by Fjørtoft et al. (2011). The participants’ height and weight were measured using a mechanical stadiometer platform (Seca 274, Hamburg, Germany; TEM50.01%) and a portable electronic scale — a TANITA BC 420 SMA (Tanita Europe BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), respectively. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, participation in sports, physical activity enjoyment were evaluated by children and parents at different time points. Results. The results indicated that physical fitness had improved from baseline to follow-up, with some exceptions for particular tests and genders. Vigorous physical activity at Time 1 predicted better hand muscle strength (Std β = .18) and agility (Std β = -.12) at Time 2. The findings showed that participation in sports at Time 1 was also predictive of improved agility (Std β =.15). Moderate to vigorous physical activity at Time 1 predicted enhanced speed at Time 2 (Std β = -.16). The motivation for physical activity at Time 2 was found to be related to improvements in agility (Std β = - 0.18) and speed (Std β = -0.30), while there was a decline in hand muscle strength (Std β = -0.11). Altogether, predictors were able to significantly explain 10 percent of agility and 13 percent of speed test results. Conclusions. As children grow and develop, their physical fitness levels tend to change in response to various factors including different physical activity indicators, as well as motivation for engaging in physical activity
Trends in the development of human-centred hr management in the context of globalisation and digitalisation: challenges and opportunities.
No full textThe article deals with an urgent issue in human resource management in the context of digitalisation: integration of humanistic values and approaches. The author reveals important aspects of this problem, including the preservation of humanistic values in the digital environment, staff retention and development, combating digital inequality and ethical issues of using digital technologies. Attention is drawn to the importance of maintaining the mental health of employees in the context of digital transformation. The authors express the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing these issues to ensure the successful adaptation of organisations to the requirements of the digital age. Purpose of the study: conceptualisation of theoretical and practical aspects of trends in the development of human-centred HRM in the context of globalisation and digitalisation: challenges and opportunities. Objectives of the study: 1) to analyse the definition of human-centred human resource management in the context of digitalisation; 2) to identify the main concepts and trends of human-centred human resource management in the context of digitalisation in the context of foreign experience; 3) to identify the risks of human-centred HRM in the context of globalisation and digitalisation. The article analyses various strategies and approaches to integrating humanistic values into HRM in the context of digital transformation. The article offers practical recommendations for managers and HR departments on HR management in the context of digitalisation, in particular, on the introduction of flexible work schedules, stimulating employee autonomy and creativity, and developing ethical standards for the use of digital technologies in the HR process. The article highlights the importance of understanding and taking into account humanistic values in the context of digital transformation in order to ensure effective and human-centred HR management, contributing to the success and sustainability of organisations in the modern world
Fostering green transition in central and eastern Europe: carbon dioxide emissions, industrialization, financial development, and electricity nexus /
No full textClimate change presents a substantial impediment for the global community and prompts policymakers worldwide to prioritize environmental goals when defining national development strategies. Prioritizing these goals is particularly challenging for governments of developing economies still relying on fossil fuels, foreign capital, and industry contribution to GDP. This study examines the relationships between carbon dioxide emissions, industry value added, financial development, and electricity generation in 15 Central and Eastern European countries from 1995 to 2021. To achieve this objective, we examined stationarity and cointegration and employed a vector error correction model to investigate causalities between the variables, along with a variance decomposition analysis. Our findings suggest that the short-run unidirectional causalities exist from industry value-added to carbon dioxide emissions and from carbon dioxide emissions to financial development and electricity generation. Long-term causality exists between carbon dioxide emissions and industry value added. The findings shed light on the challenges and opportunities these countries face in transitioning to climate neutrality and meeting the decarbonization targets. Within this context, the findings underscore the significance of crafting customized strategies for these economies to navigate the complex landscape of climate change while promoting sustainable industrial, electricity and financial sector development
Krepšiniui skirtų fizinio pasirengimo testų kūrimas ir vertinimas.
No full textSport specific tests are found to be more applicable in real-soiort setting, and understanding of its reliability and validity is of crucial importance for its applicability. The importance of sport-specific tests is even more emphasized in team-sport, like basketball. This master thesis aimed to overview the current knowledge on reliabiltiy and validity of the basketball-specific tests of conditioning capacities of players, throughout systematic review approach. Systematic search of Web of Science, Scopus, and Pubmed citing bases, as well as repositories was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if they investigated relibility and validity of the tests of conditioning capacities of players, irrespective of plyers' age, level, and gender. Altogether 26 studies were overviewed, including four studies on agility testing, five studies on aerobic performance evaluation, four on anaerobic performance, seven studies on combined basketball performance capacities, seven studies on power/jumping performances, and one study on balance performance. Studies mostly reported acceptable reliability for presented tests, but in some cases, validity was not proven with regard to specified outcome (i.e. performance level, real game achievement). Collectively, it seems that conditioning capacities in basketball should not be taken out of the context of the game and specific performances in basketball
The impact of aerobic exercise on body composition, aerobic capacity, mood, and cognitive function in women with overweight and obesity.
No full textObject of the research: the impact of aerobic exercise on body composition, aerobic capacity, mood, and cognitive function in overweight and obese women. Overweight and obesity represent a significant health issue affecting approximately 30% percent of the world's adults. Addressing this problem necessitates promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical activity. Despite evidence of the link between aerobic exercise, weight loss, and improvement in physical condition, further research is needed to better understand this process. This would allow for a more precise determination of how aerobic exercise can contribute to weight reduction, health improvement, and the identification of key factors (Villareal et al., 2017). The main objective of this study is to determine the effects of aerobic exercises on body composition, aerobic capacity, mood, and cognitive function in overweight and obese women. Objectives: 1. Determine the effect of aerobic exercise on body composition in women with overweight and obesity. 2. Determine the effect of aerobic exercise on aerobic capacity in women with overweight and obesity. 3. Determine the effect of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in women with overweight and obesity. Hypothesis: we believe that the application of aquatic aerobic exercise in the rehabilitation stage should improve indicators of aerobic capacity, body composition, and cognitive function, and positively impact mood. Research Methods: anthropometric measurements, cognitive function tests, aerobic capacity assessment, mood assessment. Results: the aerobic exercise program is effective in reducing weight, fat mass, and body dimensions, as well as improving aerobic capacity and cognitive functions. Conclusions: it was determined that aerobic exercise programs applied to women significantly reduced body weight, fat mass, and body dimensions while improving aerobic capacity and cognitive functions
Relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic working conditions in nurses.
No full textBackground. Nurses experience a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders compared to other healthcare professions. Identifying unsafe work environments and mitigating ergonomic risk factors are crucial steps toward creating a safer workplace for nurses. Aim. To analyze the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and assess ergonomic working conditions among nurses. Methods. Fifty-one nurses, working a minimum of 40 hours per week in a patient care facility, participated in the study. Respondents completed a questionnaire covering musculoskeletal disorder prevalence (four questions) and ergonomic work factors (27 questions). Results. In the past 12 months, 84.3% of respondents reported lower back pain, 72.5% experienced neck pain, 64.7% reported shoulder pain, 62.7% reported upper back pain, and 58.8% reported knee and ankle pain. While 84.3% of nurses indicated having adequate equipment for patient transfer and transportation, 23.5% reported not always knowing how to use assistive devices. Conclusions. Lower back pain is the most reported issue among nurses, followed by neck pain. Nurses often face physically demanding tasks when working with patients, frequently involving repetitive movements or tasks
A comparative analysis of multivariate approaches for data analysis in management sciences /
No full textThe researchers use the SEM-based multivariate approach to analyze the data in different fields, including management sciences and economics. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) are powerful data analysis techniques. This paper aims to compare both models, their efficiencies and deficiencies, methodologies, procedures, and how to employ the models. The outcomes of this paper exhibited that the PLS-SEM is a technique that combines the strengths of structural equation modeling and partial least squares. It is imperative to know that the PLS-SEM is a powerful technique that can handle measurement error at the highest levels, trim and unbalanced datasets, and latent variables. It is beneficial for analyzing relationships among latent constructs that may not be candidly witnessed and might not be applied in situations where traditional SEM would be infeasible. However, the CB-SEM approach is a procedure that pools the strengths of both structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis. The CB-SEM is a dominant multivariate technique that can grip multiple groups and indicators; it is beneficial for analyzing relationships among latent variables and multiple manifest variables, which can be directly observed. The paper concluded that the PLS-SEM is a more suitable technique for analyzing relations among latent constructs, generally for a small dataset, and the measurement error is high. However, the CB-SEM is suitable for analyzing compound latent and manifest constructs, mainly when the goal is to generalize results to specific population subgroups. The PLS-SEM and CB-SEM have specific efficiencies and deficiencies that determine which technique to use depending on resource availability, the research question, the dataset, and the available time
Análisis de intención de uso y necesidad de interacción entre estudiantes no usuarios de apps deportivas según género /
No full textIntellect as the hypocrene of creative interaction sciences and education.
No full textThe article reveals the basic role of intelligence as a brain rubicon in the formation and development of science and education. The article attempts to reveal the practical innovative value of knowledge in a military situation. The purpose of the article is to reveal the concept of intelligence as an hypocrisy of the union of science and education, and its practical significance in the fate of mankind. The problem of artificial intelligence is reflected in the works of S. Russell (“Artificial Intelligence. A Modern Approach”, 2009); A. Vediakhin (“Strong Artificial Intelligence. On the Approach to Superintelligence”, 2021). In Ukraine, the problem of artificial intelligence is associated with the protection of the information invested in it, as reflected in the works of Y. Kogut (“Artificial Intelligence and Security”, 2024), S. Staikuts (“Methods of Assessing Security in Information and Communication Technology Networks”, 2023) and many other researchers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)The leading role of science in this union is explained, education is revealed as a “co-worker” of science, whose task is to introduce into the consciousness of society the secrets of nature discovered by science. It is emphasized that both of these spheres of intellectual activity of mankind cannot exist in an indirect relationship, despite the multidirectionality of their movement, their union is deeply interconnected and dialectical. In the context of the set goal, intelligence appears as hippocrene, that is, a source of creative inspiration, and the core of the unity of science and education is their noospheric, creative character, express+ ed in the ability to create something new in various spheres of social existence. The article established that rational reconstructions in the content of science and education did not always coincide, which is explained by the actions of the subjective factor, misunderstandings of potential, active and acquired intelligence. The relationship between individual and social intelligence is analyzed, their contradictory nature is revealed through the activities of the Nobel Committee and the Club of Rome. The authors of the article came to the following conclusion. First, the formation of intelligence is substantiated as a natural transition of the biosphere to the noosphere. Secondly, two main stages of its development – pre-cybernetic and cybernetic – are identified and characterized, and the role of science in their development is substantiated. Thirdly, the processes of spiritualization of the cyborg are studied, its essence and significance as one of the artificial means used to solve the task are emphasized. Fourthly, the essence of artificial intelligence as a leading artifact and a human “collaborator” is investigated, and the tasks of its reconstruction and the programs laid down in its content are indicated. Fifthly, the author shows the need to protect information as the main means of confrontation between different social systems in order to master it
Eurolygos krepšinio komandų du prieš du žaidimo gynybos veiksmų analizė.
No full textAims: Investigate the effectiveness of the applied Pick and Roll (PNR) defense in Euroleague during the season 2022-23 and identify keys of defensive performance in PNR. Objectives: (1) To find out if the applied PNR defense could channel the ball and determine the finisher of the offensive possession; (2) Examine a possible relation between the time of execution and the level of the defensive efficiency; (3) Analyze the offensive options of PNR and find which are the ones that the defense should prevent; (4) Investigate if the PNR defensive type applies is associated with the game outcome Methods: The sample consisted of 18 teams competing in Euroleague season of 2022-23. They analyzed 18 full games and recorded 906 cases of PNR defense through notational analysis of the videotaped games. For the statistical analysis, it was used frequency and cross-tabulation analysis with Pearson Chi-square distribution and the level of significance set at p < 0.05. The IBM SPSS Statistics software was used for all the statistical analysis. Findings: The results revealed that the PNR defensive type applied was not associated with the winning team but had impact on the PNR offensive type executed and the player that finally took the finishing action. The time of execution of the PNR – when it was the final cooperation that led to an attempt – affected the level of efficiency, with increased levels of defensive effectiveness in the last seconds of the 24”. The touch time range, the finish outcome and the screener direction were not found to have statistically significant impact on the Points Per Possesion (PPP) and the efficiency levels of PNR. Conclusion: The PNR defensive type applied could channel the ball and have a direct influence on the finish outcome. When applying forms of aggressive defense (Trap, Hedge, Aggressive Hedge) the defense inhibited the ball handler forcing the ball to the rest players. The most efficient PNR defenses are on the last 8” of the shot clock, while transition PNRs were harder for the defense to react effectively. The two hardest PNR offensive actions for the defense were Rejecting and Slip the PNR