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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND EVOLUTIONARY LEARNING: FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A SYSTEMIC-EVOLUTIONARY UNDERSTANDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC USE OF METHODS USING THE EXAMPLE OF METHOD ACTING
Get PDFThe effectiveness of existing entrepreneurship programmes is undisputed. Among other things, this has to do with the fact that there are very different opinions on what the contents and objectives of such programmes should be, what quality requirements should be placed on the actors of entrepreneurship education (trainers, coaches, consultants, etc.) and what criteria should be used to measure success. The question of how the countless methods used in the practice of entrepreneurship education work is also very central, especially since they are often only insufficiently scientifically founded. In order to illuminate these connections between theory and practice, the conceptually designed article examines what academic basis can be laid for entrepreneurship education in order to focus on entrepreneurial learning at various levels. Based on a systemic-evolutionary approach, the question is explored to what extent methods in entrepreneurship education can be tailored even more specifically to the needs of entrepreneurial learners in order to increase the energy level (competence and motivation) in an action-oriented framework. To this end, the points of contact with interdisciplinary approaches are clarified, e.g. to highlight the importance of different methods for the aspects of competence building, courage, will to act, perseverance or resilience for the systematic use of methods. The example of "Method Acting" illustrates the limits and possibilities of an interdisciplinary approach for entrepreneurship education as well as its location in the systemic-evolutionary model of entrepreneurial learning levels. Even though this cannot always be done in a clear-cut manner, promising approaches for the transfer of techniques from acting training to the field of entrepreneurship education can be transferred from this
AN OVERVIEW OF THE AVAILABLE WATER TEXTILE EFFLUENT TREATMENTS
Get PDFThe textile industry is one of the most significant contributors to water pollution, with the dyeing and finishing processes being major culprits. The effluent generated from these processes contains various chemicals and dyes that can harm aquatic life and pose a significant threat to human health. Several effluent treatments have been developed to minimise the impact of these effluents on the environment. Fashion is vital to the textile industry supply chain, which determines consumer demand and industrial production. Sustainability requires action from all parts of the chain. Communication and understanding, however, are not always possible due to the different fields of knowledge involved. This overview discloses the available solutions for liquid effluent treatment from textile dyeing and finishing providing a fast, precise and deep understanding of methods such as the Physicochemical and Biological treatments and the recent Advanced Oxidation Processes
STRAIN RATE DEPENDENT MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF NANOSTRUCTURED MG- 3%AL ALLOYS
Get PDFThis work focused on the strain rate-dependent mechanical behavior of Mg-3%Al alloy fabricated via powder metallurgy. The effects of ball milling for different durations are also discussed in this study. Powder metallurgy approach integrating sintering at inert atmosphere followed by hot extrusion was used to fabricate Mg-3%Al alloys. Microstructural analysis and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies demonstrated that the alloy of the solid solution of Mg and 3%Al were successfully fabricated using the powder metallurgy route. Both the milled powder and their extruded bulk samples revealed evidence of the formation of second-phase particles. Tensile tests were carried out at different strain rates, and the yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation to failure of samples made from milled and un-milled powders were measured and compared. The findings demonstrated that the strain rate and the grain sizes of the extruded samples have a significant impact on the strength and ductility of the bulk samples. The possible deformation mechanisms for each sample are discussed. It is hypothesized that the grain boundary movement mechanism and the geometrically necessary dislocations primarily governs the deformation process. The possible fracture mechanisms were predicted from the microstructural study of the fracture behaviors of the deformed samples. The micro-mechanical properties of each sample were analyzed using the loading-unloading curves of the micro-indentation test
EVALUATING CULTIVARS FOR ORGANIC FARMING: TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND AUBERGINE IN SOUTH ROMANIA
Get PDFOrganic farming has become a significant objective of the European Commission, and by 2030, EU member countries are required to find solutions to achieve the target of at least 25% of agricultural land being used for organic crops. As the area dedicated to organic farming continues to grow, there is a growing demand for cultivars that are optimized for this type of agricultural environment. Numerous studies have demonstrated that crop phenotypes can react differently when cultivated under different management systems, such as conventional versus organic. This has sparked a worldwide debate about whether we should develop cultivars exclusively for organic farming or if we can select suitable cultivars from conventional varieties for organic growing conditions. At the Vegetable Research Development Station Buzau, we have selected eleven cultivars of tomatoes (Siriana, Ema de Buzau, Flaviola, Ovidia, Hera, Andrada, Măriuca, Darsirius, Chihlimbar, Kristinica, Florina), five cultivars of peppers (Regal, Cantemir, A50, Roial, Decebal), and five cultivars of aubergine (Rebeca, Iarina, Romanița, H13Bz, H2Bz) that are typically suited for conventional farming. These cultivars were tested under organic farming conditions to investigate how genotypes interact in distinct growing systems and how this may impact yield and quality potential. Based on our study, we have drawn several conclusions. Darsirius has exhibited high ecological plasticity in both organic and conventional farming. Regal has shown uniform yields and fruits with high nutritional values in both growing systems. Rebeca has displayed tolerance to pest pathogens and has maintained stable yields under the studied systems. These findings are valuable for the ongoing efforts to develop cultivars that thrive in organic farming conditions and contribute to meeting the EU\u27s organic farming goals. Additionally, they shed light on the adaptability of specific cultivars to different agricultural systems and offer insights into maximizing yield and quality potential under organic cultivation practices
PROBLEM WEEDS CONTROL IN STRAWBERRY CROPS IN DIFFERENT GROWING SYSTEMS IN ROMANIA
Get PDFIrrespective of the growing system practiced, strawberry plants are very susceptible to weed competition, especially in the beginning stage after planting, when they are small and frequent irrigations provide perfect conditions for the weed seeds germination. Weeds emerged inside the cannopies, in perennial crops, negatively influence the longevity of the plantations by weakening the plants or even suffocating them, consuming water and nutrients, favoring the infection with diseases and pests, negatively influencing the ripening of the fruits. The research aimed the identification of problem weeds and measures to combat them in 3 different systems of perennial strawberry crops grown under field conditions. The research and assessments were carried out in Giurgiu County at Hotarele in the strawberry crop cultivated with plastic film in rows and straws substrate between the rows, in the village of Oinacu in the strawberry crop with plastic film in rows and in the experimental field at RDIPP - Bucharest where the strawberry was grown without film and without straws substrate between the rows. Two determinations were made on each row of strawberries in the period 2021-2022, using a metric frame and the observations concerned the density (number of plants/m2), the participation (% in which each species participates in the general weeding), the frequency (% where each species was noticed at the observation points), family, class (monocotyledonous, dicotyledonous) and living period of each species. The growing system with plastic film on rows and with a layer of straws between rows ensured the best protection of the strawberry crop against the weeds competition, on condition that after harvesting the weeds that sprout through the holes of the film, on the interval between rows and around the strawberry field, to be destroyed
EVALUATION OF THE PRODUCTIVITY OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF WINTER WHEAT IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE FUTURE CLIMATE UNTIL 2030 - 2050
Get PDFIn the agricultural practice of the country, more than 50 varieties of winter wheat - local and foreign - are currently used. The majority of them are the product of the Bulgarian selection in the DAI "G. Toshevo" and IPGR "K. Malkov" - Sadovo, but several foreign varieties are also used. All varieties have been created to achieve certain dominant qualities – high yields, resistance to drought, extreme low temperatures in winter and high temperatures in summer, resistance to diseases and pests. The winter wheat varieties involved in our research are Kristalina, Nikodim, Bojana, Rada, Christi, Karina, Corona, Lazarka, Laska, Marilyn, Kalina, Katarzhina, Kiara, Enola, Dragana, Iveta, Pchelina, Anapurna, Avenue, Shibil, Chudomira, and Fedora. The purpose of the research is to determine the productivity of some of the current varieties of winter wheat, which find the widest application in practice in recent years under the conditions of the future climate in our country
ASSESSING THE CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT VALUE OF BLOCKS OF REMNANT VEGETATION ON BENEFICIAL ARTHROPOD ASSEMBLAGES IN A PASTURE LANDSCAPE
Get PDFInvestigating the community dynamics of ecosystem service-providing arthropods in non-crop habitats within agroecosystems is crucial in promoting ecological intensification methods that further contribute to engineering sustainable agroecosystems. Arthropods are important as drivers of ecosystem functions and processes, such as pollination and pest suppression. The specific objectives of this study were to compare arthropod assemblages in blocks of native remnant vegetation and exotic pastures, and survey abundances and diversity of beneficial arthropods between remnant vegetation and adjacent pasture in early spring (September 2009) and mid-summer (December 2009 - January 2010) on two farms in southeastern Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The structure of arthropod communities were significantly different between the core of remnant vegetation and pasture sites in both seasons. Arthropod community assemblages at the edge of remnant vegetation were significantly different compared to assemblages 20 m in adjacent pasture in early spring. However, these assemblages were not distinctly different in mid-summer. Apidae (bees) were of similar abundances in the two habitats. Carabidae (ground beetles) was the only taxa to have significantly higher abundances at pasture sites in early spring. Seven of the 14 ant genera collected, ten spider families and Xylophagidae (awl flies) were found exclusively in remnant vegetation. Bethylidae (bethylids) and Dolichopodidae (long-legged flies) were not found 80 m into adjacent pasture during either season. In early spring, Araneae (spiders), Lycosidae (wolf spiders), Staphylinidae (rove beetles), Bethylidae (bethylids), Syrphidae (hoverflies) and Formicidae (ants) were found to have significantly higher abundances in the core or edge of remnant vegetation compared to pasture sites; in mid-summer the higher taxonomic groups showed no significant differences between sites. These results demonstrate that beneficial arthropods use remnant vegetation as refugia in early spring and that remnant vegetation enhanced invertebrate conservation in pasture systems. Relevance of these findings to improved biological control is also discussed
ORGANISATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PERFORMANCE ADAPTATION FOR LIBYA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Get PDFThe construction industry offers employment to about one hundred eighty million people worldwide. The modern economy is based on the evolution and development of the construction industry due to the demand for urbanisation and industrialisation. Despite the significant improvement in the construction industry, this sector is considered risky then challenging; and faces the most vulnerable and hazardous work environment. The launch of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) of ISO 45001- 2018 International Standards is inevitable for construction organisations to provide safety, healthy and preventive environment on construction sites to the labours. OSH in construction is a globally important concern, the same goes for Libya. There are several issues ranging from the lack of attention to OSH from the construction company, plus, the increasing cost and time for safety equipment and maintaining safety culture, thus leading to poor workers\u27 performance. These factors lead to low-quality construction work. Resolving problems of OSH practices requires enhancing the requisite knowledge, skills, attributes, and a wealth of experience to lead and manage projects successfully. A study was carried out for adapting the Organisational OSH Performance Practice in Libya Construction Companies. This paper highlights a quantitative research approach to the adaptation of OSH measurement performance in a construction company. The data was collected from 75 respondents of construction practitioners in Libya using structured questionnaires. The study revealed the factors between the OSH regulation in ISO 45001-2018 and OSH organisational performance, subsequently, the intricacies of the relationship will nurture the development of a valid model and recommendations regarding the success of construction projects in Libya. In conclusion, implementing OSH can better manage and measure construction projects and improve the organisational OSH performance
CINEMA VISIT OR HOME THEATRE: THE THREAT OF VIDEO-ON-DEMAND FOR GERMAN CINEMAS
Get PDFGerman cinema attendance fell precipitously due to the pandemic, continuing a steady decrease that has plagued German cinema culture for more than a decade. A decline that creates uncertainty about the future of movie theatres and that cannot be solely attributed to the pandemic. Thus, begging the question, if the rise of Video-on-Demand can explain this phenomenon. Specifically, this study examines whether Video-on-Demand and the decline in cinema attendance in Germany may have a causal relationship beyond a correlation. Based on panel data collected by the German Federal Film Board from the ‘Kinobesucher*innen’ and ‘Der Home-Video-Market’ studies, a correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analyses are conducted to determine the relationship between Video-on- Demand and cinema attendance. The causal effect of Video-on-Demand on cinema attendance is marginal. In order to complement the multiple linear regression analysis, a survey is developed to understand the audiences\u27 reasons for and against a cinema visit. The results of the survey are reproduced and compared with the results obtained from two statistically significant multiple linear regression models. Although Germany has influenced and benefited from the seventh art since its inception, Germany is struggling to entice its citizens back to movie theaters. Demographic change and the shrinking theatrical distribution window are among the factors contributing to the daunting task facing German cinemas
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN TEACHER TRAINING – AN AUSTRIAN CASE STUDY
Get PDFDue to the educational policy goals, which have been given an internationally binding framework by the UN Action Plan Agenda 2030, the university colleges of teacher education in Austria are also under pressure to take these developments into account in their development process. The curricula of the teacher trainings are to be adapted to fulfill the guidelines of educational policy, which includes ensuring the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. In this context, the question arises as to how the topic of reading is currently anchored in the curricula of teacher training in Austria. A descriptive evaluation was carried out with the help of a document analysis (curricula of the bachelor\u27s degree courses for obtaining the primary level teaching degree) to evaluate the current status of the higher education development process in this context. All curricula for teaching at the primary level of the university colleges of teacher education in Austria (n=10) were therefore used. In general, it can be stated that the topic of reading is anchored in different ways in the curricula. As a recommendation, the development of evaluation instruments would be important to be able to take further quality assurance measures. This study provides valuable insights into the current status of the higher education development process regarding the educational policy goals of the UN Agenda 2030 action plan