Concept Of Action Research Articles

Construction and mental mechanisms for learning about the exponential function in a school setting

[Objective] The objective of this study was to examine, in the light of the APOS theory (action, process, object, and schema), the results produced by secondary school students when addressing 11 items related to the exponential function. [Methodology] The approach was qualitative, using content analysis. The sample consisted of 15 students between 15 and 18 years old, chosen in a non-probabilistic way to obtain the greatest amount of information. Based upon the theory, an instrument was designed which consisted of a hypothetical genetic decomposition of the concept of exponential function as a cognitive object, according to structures (action, process, object and schema) and mental mechanisms (interiorization, coordination, encapsulation, decapsulation, and investment), to interpret the mental construct that students create about the function being studied, based on its historical epistemological development, its presentation in school textbooks and the experience of the researcher. [Results] At the level of results, it was found that 13 students showed an action conception of the function being studied and 2 students built the concept at the process level. [Conclusion] Students most often built the concept of an exponential function at the action level, that is, everything related to repetitive and mechanical processes with powers, image calculation, graphic representation, solution of exponential equations; some students even responded to the items without explicitly performing all the steps required for their resolution. These results demonstrated the absence of a mental process related to the exponential function and its consequent encapsulation into an exponential function object.

Religiousness in the Light of Kazimierz Twardowski’s Concept of Actions and Products

The aim of the present article is to approach religiousness and prayer with the aid of the conceptual apparatus of K. Twardowski’s concept of actions and products. Both actions and their products are psychic phenomena, so the idea is to present the psychological mechanism of the formation of religiousness as a product of a person’s actions. This requires a description of the phenomena that are the object of morality, as well as of religion, which is a special aspect of morality. In order to make this description clear, a psychological model of the personal subject will be outlined to explain not only the essence of morality, i.e., how man becomes good, but also how he comes to partake in eternal life.

INFLUENCING FACTORS AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES FOR JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN REGIONAL SCHOOLS-TAKE CHAOZHOU CITY GUANGDONG CHINA AS AN EXAMPLE

In the 21st century, educational development and changes have become increasingly globalized, and teachers have been given an increasingly important role in the educational reform and development of countries around the world. The concept of teacher leadership and actions to develop teacher leadership have been recognized by more and more countries. Based on the urgent need for educational modernization, the new situation of integrated development and reform of urban and rural education, and the changes in the social environment brought about by new urbanization, the comprehensive two-child policy, and the reform of high school and college entrance examinations, China has put forward different and higher requirements for the construction of teachers. In 2018, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council jointly issued "Opinions on Comprehensively Deepening the Reform of Teacher Team Construction in the New Era" with Zhongfa No. 4. There have been new changes in the development of main policy concepts, emphasizing the transformation of teachers from passive policy implementation roles to the main body responsible for education quality. This article chooses junior high school teacher leadership as the research topic. Through interviews with junior high school teachers in Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, China, it explores the development issues of school improvement in junior high school teacher leadership since China’s new round of basic education reform started in 2021.

DATA GOVERNANCE IN GAMING INDUSTRY

This article examines the role of Big Data Analytics and Data Governance in the gaming industry. It shows how Big Data Analytics has changed game design and player interaction, focusing on trends and player preferences, especially in free-to-play games. The importance of Data Governance is stressed for handling data responsibly, focusing on challenges like data quality, security, and legal rules like GDPR. Examples from Ubisoft, SEGA, and Kolibri Games show these concepts in action. Metavibes is another example of research in field of Data Governance. The article also looks at how the gaming industry is dealing with data issues, including using strong policies and better security. It predicts future trends in AI and blockchain in gaming. The piece highlights the need for ethical practices, like protecting player privacy, as key for trust in the industry. The article points out the vital impact of these technologies in advancing and growing the gaming world.

Chinese Philosophical Practice toward Self-Cultivation: Integrating Confucian Wisdom into Philosophical Counseling

Traditional Chinese philosophy has always paid much attention to the cultivation of one’s body and mind, speeches and behaviors. The contemporary rise of philosophical practice, especially in the context of philosophical counseling, presents an opportunity to integrate the rich legacy of Confucian self-cultivation. This paper endeavors to delineate the practical applications of Confucian principles in philosophical counseling, with special emphasis on the actionable concepts of “gongfu” and “jingjie” and their synthesis in the “unity of knowledge and action”. Through a series of illustrative examples and proposed session outlines, we offer a vivid portrayal of how Confucian thought can be operationalized within a counseling framework to address the existential and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in ancient and modern times. We argue that the nuanced understanding and practical implementation of these Confucian concepts can significantly enhance the efficacy of philosophical counseling. Additionally, we outline the requisite qualifications for becoming a Confucian philosophical counselor, suggesting a certification process that ensures counselors are both philosophically adept and exemplars of moral cultivation. Thus, this paper not only expounds on the theoretical underpinnings of Confucian thought in philosophical practice but also provides a clear blueprint for its application in contemporary settings.

The Role and Strategy of Big Data in Promoting Local Tourism Development

Abstract As science and technology advance, the tourism industry is increasingly pivoting towards digital and intelligent transformation. The pivotal role of big data in shaping tourism trends is becoming more apparent. This study leverages big data to explore its impact on tourism development and proposes a big data-based model for this purpose. An influence mechanism model tailored to local tourism’s unique characteristics was developed to guide this analysis. Employing data mining techniques, this research utilizes the association rule model to forecast local tourism trends. Additionally, it applies heat evaluation and hotspot analysis models to examine local tourism activities. Spatial characteristics of local tourism are investigated using the nearest neighbor algorithm. An empirical study conducted in Province H illustrates these concepts in action. Here, the entertainment and leisure segment aligns most closely with the overall clustering characteristics, achieving a Z-score of -200.01. The peak hotness months in Province H are May and October, with hotness indices of 0.0438 and 0.0468, respectively. Entertainment and leisure activities make the most significant contribution to this metric, with an average value of 0.0235. Moreover, the prediction error does not exceed 5%, underscoring the validity and practical utility of this study’s methodological approach in analyzing local tourism development. This provides a robust scientific basis for harnessing data to foster local tourism growth.

Charles S. Peirce and Chinese Philosophy: A Comparative Study

Abstract: In this paper, I situate C.S. Peirce's theory of knowledge and action in comparison to Chinese philosophy. My argument is that the comparison makes it important to understand Peirce's abduction and his maxim as a much more potent force in comparative philosophy. Peirce's priority of practical effects over theory is similar to Confucian conceptions of truth and action. Jon Alan Schmidt has summarized sixty-one formulations of Peirce's maxim, from which I draw the four main expressions of the maxim here. According to Peirce, understanding the meaning of concepts in terms of actual effects is the core element of the maxim. This view can be seen as an echo in Wang Yangming's theory of the unity of knowledge and action. The theory is essentially a moral humanist philosophy. It integrates morality, ethics, and politics. It is similar to Peirce's pragmatic maxim, as James Liszka has explained. Finally, reflecting on the recent studies of Peirce's semiotics in China, I discuss the significance of Peirce's pragmatism in Chinese philosophy.

Фактори впливу на структуру капіталу нефінансових корпорацій України

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that explain the capital structure of Ukrainian non-financial corporations. The study was carried out on a sample of 8525 Ukrainian large and medium-sized enterprises on the time horizon of 2014-2019, covering one economic cycle. Banks and non-bank financial institutions are excluded from the sample of enterprises, since the structure of their assets differs from that of commercial companies. To determine the impact of fundamental factors, the capital structure of companies is represented separately by three indicators: i) the level of current debt, ii) the level of long-term debt, and iii) the level of debt in general in the structure of liabilities of enterprises. The list of indicators that explain the capital structure of Ukrainian companies includes fundamental indicators – profitability, company size, asset structure, current liquidity, growth; and macroeconomic variables: GDP growth and consumer price index. The results of the study confirm that the conception of sequential actions best explains the principle by which Ukrainian companies form the structure of liabilities. According to the results of the modeling, the company’s factors demonstrate statistical significance, but do not explain the variation in the level of debt in terms of types of economic activity. Only the factors of profitability, asset structure and type of economic activity are statistically significant for all types of models. The sign of the influence of factors that determine the capital structure of Ukrainian companies corresponds to the results of studies of both developed countries and transition economies. Also, the impact of factors on the level of indebtedness of enterprises differs significantly depending on the maturity of obligations. This study can be further developed by updating the calculations and data that include the period of recent crises. This will allow us to check whether companies have changed their approaches to choosing a capital structure during the wartime.

The Concept of a Smart Action – Results from Analyzing Information Systems Literature

In recent years, the term 'smartness' has entered widespread use in research and daily life. It has emerged with various applications of the Internet of Things, such as smart homes and smart factories. However, rapid technological development and careless use of the term mean that, in information systems (IS) research, a common understanding of smartness has not yet been established. While it is recognized that smartness encompasses more than the use of impressive information technology applications, a unified conceptualization of how smartness is manifested in IS research is lacking. To this end, we conducted a structured literature review applying techniques from Grounded Theory. We found that smartness occurs through actions, in which smart things and individuals interact, process information, and make data-based decisions that are perceived as smart. Building on these findings, we propose the concept of a 'smart action' and derive a general definition of smartness. Our findings augment knowledge about how smartness is formed, offering a new perspective on smartness. The concept of a smart action unifies and increases understanding of 'smartness' in IS research. It supports further research by providing a concept for describing, analyzing, and designing smart actions, smart devices, and smart services.

СТРУКТУРА ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКОГО КАПИТАЛА И ИННОВАЦИОННЫЙ ФАКТОР ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РОСТА

The article examines the concept and mechanism of action of the structure of human capital and innovation, analyzes the relationship between the structure of human capital and the innovation system in conditions of economic growth, and puts forward proposals for optimizing the structure of human capital in the construction of an innovation system and recommendations for the construction of an innovation system.

"And I Can Remind Myself That I Am All Of This": adolescents' experiences of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy.

A growing body of literature supports the use of Acceptance-and commitment therapy (ACT) for a wide range of mental health problems in children and adolescents, but less is known about ACT when given to adolescents in a group format. Consequently, this study aimed to explore the subjective experiences of adolescents who had completed a group-based ACT for symptoms of anxiety and depression. Adolescents' perceptions of the core therapeutic processes of ACT and the means used to enhance them, as well as the interplay between ACT processes and the group format, were of primary interest. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with seven adolescents, of which five were girls and two were boys, between 16 and 19 years old. Transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. The adolescents varied greatly in their experience of ACT's core processes and the methods used to enhance them. Most found the core processes meaningful and educational, especially appreciating the concept of values and value-based action. However, some perceived the core processes as irrelevant and provocative, particularly interpreting acceptance as "giving up." The metaphors and practical exercises were experiences as playful and instructive supplements to the more theoretical elements of therapy, but also as childish and embarrassing. The group format facilitated normalization and support and seemed to increase the adolescents' motivation and adherence to therapeutical work, but it also triggered socially anxious thoughts and self-censoring for some. The results from the current study support previous literature indicating that group-based ACT is an acceptable and feasible treatment format for adolescents. Yet, the varying experiences underscores the need for further studies exploring how to accommodate the group format to the diverse personal and developmental disparities in this age group. Randomized controlled trials are also needed to compare the effectiveness of individual versus group format of ACT for adolescents.

CARCINOGENICITY OF IONIZING RADIATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Relevance: According to WHO, malignant neoplasms rank second in population mortality structure due to a constantly increasing influence of technogenic factors that have a direct carcinogenic effect on the body and suppress defense mechanisms. Ionizing radiation plays a special role in the development of cancer. It is used in industry, agriculture, medicine, and scientific research as a diagnostic tool in modern healthcare and radiation therapy for cancer treatment. The consequences of radiation influence are not only the result of a direct effect on the body but also a delayed one through generations of parents and grandparents. According to the radiobiological hypothesis, any level of radiation, no matter how small, poses a risk of long-term consequences, including cancer, in exposed people and their descendants of the first two generations. That is, cancerous tumors are likely consequences of the influence of radiation. Despite various theories of the biological effect of low doses of ionizing radiation, most authors attach primary importance to DNA damage in the manifestation of genetic effects (the concept of non-threshold mutational action).
 The study aimed to highlight the role of ionizing radiation in tumorigenesis.
 Methods: Data from MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was analyzed to select and analyze relevant information over the past 10 years using the keywords: gamma irradiation, spontaneous oncogenesis, prevention of oncogenesis.
 Results: Radiation exposure may increase the risk of cancer development due to epigenetic changes leading to increased genomic instability (GI) and/or specific suppression of tumor suppressor genes. Changes in the TP53 gene network expression occur; the most significant genes as predictors of carcinogenesis are ST13, IER3, BRCAI, LRDD, and MRAS. Epigenetic changes also influence individual susceptibility to radiation-induced cancer. In addition to the mutagenic effects of ROS and AFN, there is also evidence that oxidative stress plays a fundamental role in epigenetic modifications.
 Conclusion: As a result of radiation exposure, damage occurs that causes genetic and epigenetic changes, leading to changes in the level of protein expression due to changes in the methylation of cytosine residues in DNA, modification of histones, and regulation of microRNA expression.

Формирование метапредметных образовательных результатов обучающихся – магистральная линия программ начального образования

The requirements of the federal state educational standard for meta-subject results of mastering primary education programs are discussed. The genesis of the content of the concept of universal educational actions of schoolchildren is investigated. It is proved that the formation of universal educational activities is a priority direction (main line) and specificity of the initial level of general education as a prerequisite for the success of all subsequent education. The results of monitoring the work of teachers on the formation of meta-subject educational results of junior schoolchildren are discussed. A new discipline of pedagogical education “Methodology for the formation of meta-subject educational results of students in primary school” is presented.

CARCINOGENICITY OF IONIZING RADIATION:
 A LITERATURE REVIEW

Relevance: According to WHO, malignant neoplasms rank second in population mortality structure due to a constantly increasing influence of
 technogenic factors that have a direct carcinogenic effect on the body and suppress defense mechanisms. Ionizing radiation plays a special role in
 the development of cancer. It is used in industry, agriculture, medicine, and scientific research as a diagnostic tool in modern healthcare and radiation therapy for cancer treatment. The consequences of radiation influence are not only the result of a direct effect on the body but also a delayed
 one through generations of parents and grandparents. According to the radiobiological hypothesis, any level of radiation, no matter how small,
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 poses a risk of long-term consequences, including cancer, in exposed people and their descendants of the first two generations. That is, cancerous
 tumors are likely consequences of the influence of radiation. Despite various theories of the biological effect of low doses of ionizing radiation,
 most authors attach primary importance to DNA damage in the manifestation of genetic effects (the concept of non-threshold mutational action).
 The study aimed to highlight the role of ionizing radiation in tumorigenesis.
 Methods: Data from MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was analyzed to select and analyze
 relevant information over the past 10 years using the keywords: gamma irradiation, spontaneous oncogenesis, prevention of oncogenesis,
 Results: Radiation exposure may increase the risk of cancer development due to epigenetic changes leading to increased genomic instability
 (GI) and/or specific suppression of tumor suppressor genes. Changes in the TP53 gene network expression occur; the most significant genes as
 predictors of carcinogenesis are ST13, IER3, BRCAI, LRDD, and MRAS. Epigenetic changes also influence individual susceptibility to radiation-induced cancer. In addition to the mutagenic effects of ROS and AFN, there is also evidence that oxidative stress plays a fundamental role in
 epigenetic modifications.
 Conclusion: As a result of radiation exposure, damage occurs that causes genetic and epigenetic changes, leading to changes in the level of
 protein expression due to changes in the methylation of cytosine residues in DNA, modification of histones, and regulation of microRNA expression.

Doprinosi sociologije Maxa Webera razumijevanju savremenog društva / Contributions of Max Weber’s Sociology for Understanding the Contemporary Society

In this text I discuss about contribution of Max Weber’s sociology relate to the area of policy action and economy. In addition to the analysis of capitalism which embodies Webers ideal-type constructions such as bureaucracy, authority and power, process of rationalisation and forms of social action but also an essential part of his sociology are concepts of social action and social order. Every aspect mentioned in the text is an important part of the basic dynamism in society on a higher level. Weber observed society in its entirety through institucional structure and processes which take place within the same society also considering their historical framwork. Successful prediction of the future society developments are a verification of sociologis quality which Weber certainly deserved.

Habit, Arguing and Emotions in Russia-EU Relations pre-2022: Concepts of Social Actions

The article draws on International Relations theorizing of different logics of social action to provide yet another conceptual interpretation of the dynamics of EU-Russia relations before the deepest crisis started in 2022. The research concentrates on the logics of habit, arguing and affective action. Logics precluding changes in EU-Russia relations are illustrated by foreign policy moves and perceptions of both sides pre-2022 crisis. According to the logic of arguing, Russia refuted the EU’s claim to have the better argument, while the EU did not accept Russia’s self-attributed status of a country belonging to the Western lifeworld with shared political culture and did not take Russian arguments as genuine. Consequently, in the logic of affective action, Russian authorities got frustrated and angry because of the EU’s denial of an important Russian affectual need for belonging. The habits of mutual distrust and the incompatibility of mutual perceptions lead to the routinization of the conflict that is very difficult if not impossible to overcome.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Desa Wisata Berbasis Budaya Dan Teknologi Di Desa Wisata Karanggayam

The growth of tourist villages in Kebumen has created increasingly fierce competition. Competition supported by good management can improve the quality of tourist destinations. A strategy is needed in competition to improve the quality of Tourism Villages. Karanggayam Tourism Village is one of the tourist villages in Kebumen. To improve the quality of this destination is needed to increase the number of visitors and community participation in managing the Tourism Village. Community Service Program as an effort to improve the quality of Tourism Villages by prioritizing the 4A aspects of Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, and Ancillary. Program implementation is based on the Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) concept. This technique can increase the number of visitors and community participation by 25%. The sustainability of the Tourism Village is carried out with support and collaboration between levels of society.

Why are Actions but not Emotions Done Intentionally, if both are Reason-Responsive Embodied Processes?

AbstractEmotions, like actions, this paper argues, are typically embodied processes that are responsive to reasons, where these reasons connect closely with the agent’s desires, intentions, or projects. If so, why are emotions, nevertheless, typically passive in a sense in which actions are not; specifically, why are emotions not cases of doing something intentionally? This paper seeks to prepare the ground for answering to this question by showing that it cannot be answered within a widely influential framework in the philosophy of action that has been dubbed the Standard Conception of Action, shared by such diverse theorists as G.E.M. Anscombe, Donald Davidson, Jennifer Hornsby, Michael Smith. and Michael Thompson. The Standard Conception approaches agency via the notion of someone’s doing something intentionally, and links the latter notion closely to that of doing something for a reason, so as to imply ‘Anscombe’s Thesis’ that, if someone is doing something for a reason, they are doing it intentionally. The paper shows how emotions, as reason-responsive embodied processes, counterexemplify this claim. Qua processes, they can aptly be described in the progressive, as cases of trembling with fear, exploding with anger, etc. They are a kind of ‘doing’ something, for a reason, yet not intentionally.

Mining actionable concepts in concept lattice using Interestingness Propagation

Mining important conceptual patterns is an essential task for understanding the context and content of complex data in many scientific and engineering applications. While exact relevance indices in Formal Concept Analysis provide accurate importance evaluation that can be used for extracting interesting concepts, they often have expensive algorithmic complexity (e.g., at least quadratic in the lattice size, which is exponential with respect to the context size). This frequently results in a computational bottleneck, rendering these indices inappropriate for large, dense contexts or small contexts with large concepts. In this paper, we introduce Interestingness Propagation (IP), an efficient message passing strategy for identifying actionable concepts based on interesting and uninteresting information available from a very small portion of the concepts in lattices. From a conceptual perspective, IP leverages the lattice local and global conceptual structures to maintain local and global consistency in the interesting or uninteresting labeling information among similar neighborhood concepts. Experiments on synthetic and real-world datasets show that IP can accurately extract interesting concepts that are very competitive with ground truth ones computed using state-of-the-art exact interestingness indices, while being at least three times faster than certain indices like CR and one order of magnitude faster than others like stability.

Differentiation between chemo- and radiotoxicity of 137Cs and 60Co on Lemna minor

The uptake and effects of stable Cs and Co on L.minor were extensively studied, together with the effects of gamma radiation using a 137Cs or 60Co source. Innovative is that we combined external irradiation (from 137Cs or 60Co sources) with the direct uptake of certain amounts of stable Cs or Co to simulate the impact of the same mass of a radioisotope compared with that of the stable element. Such approach allows to differentiate between chemo- and radiotoxicity of 137Cs or 60Co, permitting to study the 137Cs and 60Co uptake by L. minor without using high concentrations of these elements in solution. Our results indicate that radiotoxicity of both 137Cs and 60Co has a greater importance compared to their chemotoxicity. This was also supported by the independent action and concentration addition concepts. Both concepts resulted in a good prediction of the dose-response curve of the combination exposure. The maximal removal of 137Cs or 60Co per gram dry matter of L. minor was lower compared with the removal of the corresponding stable isotope. The toxicity of 60Co was higher compared to 137Cs based on EC50 values and uptake data. With respect to the effects on photosynthetic pigments, starch and soluble sugars contents, only starch increased in a concentration- and dose-dependent manner.