Results Of Empirical Research Research Articles

Research on quantitative evaluation of digital economy policy in China based on the PMC index model.

The development of digital economy is a strategic choice to grasp the revolution of new science and technology and the new opportunities of industrial reform. The development of digital economy depends on the good support of policy and theoretical system. Therefore, the quantitative evaluation of policy texts provides the basis of decision-making and the suggestions of path optimization for the formulation and improvement of digital economy policy of China. By selecting the text of digital economy policy issued by China government, the paper constructs a quantitative evaluation model of digital economy policy using the methods of content analysis and text mining. The empirical research results show that the overall design evaluation of the selected policy is relatively reasonable. Six policies were evaluated as excellent and two as acceptable. In view of the problems such as lack of predictive policy in the policy type, lack of specific policy in the policy timeliness, imbalance in the use of policy guarantee, and lack of comprehensive coverage in the policy objectives, the paper puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions.

Using the “most significant change” technique to evaluate the teaching competence and psycho-emotional development of prospective teachers during the teaching practicum

PurposeThis paper presents the results of empirical research on the effects of teaching practice on student teachers’ teaching competence and psycho-emotional development using the “most significant change” narrative investigative technique.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a qualitative research approach, the study was conducted during the academic year 2021–2022 in two phases (January and May) with the participation of 73 student teachers of the Department of Theology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) during their mentored teaching practice. Student teachers’ narratives were collected and analysed using the most significant change technique (Davies and Dart, 2005). Content analysis was conducted with the contribution of seven independent judges.FindingsThe results indicate that the Teaching Practice course with the guidance of mentors has a direct and positive effect on student teachers’ teaching competence. Mentors also seem to have a positive effect on student teachers’ psycho-emotional development. The research also confirms the reliability of the most significant change narrative technique for investigating the effect of related educational interventions.Originality/valueThe study empirically validates the usefulness and potential of the investigative narrative most significant change technique for evaluating the effects of teaching practice on student teachers’ professional development with the guidance of experienced mentor teachers. The results of the study also have implications for the design and evaluation of teacher practice programmes.

Twórczy rodzic - twórcze dziecko? Znaczenie środowisk wychowawczych w rozwoju potencjału twórczego dziecka

Aim: Educational environments heavily emphasize the well-rounded development of a child, often disregarding their individual needs. Schools and their teachers increasingly offer a wide range of "educational services," including elaborate interest-based clubs, skill-enhancement programs, and extracurricular activities. Children immersed in the pressure of "being the best at everything" often lose their natural curiosity about the world and are denied the opportunity to reflect on their true interests, leading to constant exhaustion. Parents are the primary caregivers and educators for their children, with the right and responsibility to raise them. In the process of upbringing, parents should not forget that a child has not only obligations but also rights. Often, in their desire to provide their children with material comforts, parents overlook the importance of being present in their everyday lives. Objective: To identify and present areas of interest for students attending additional classes, as well as to analyze the types of actions taken by significant people for children to develop their creative potential. Methods: diagnostic survey Results: According to the results of the diagnostic survey, active participation in the additional classes offered by schools has a positive impact on children’s development. Parents (80%) enroll their children in these classes, recognizing the need for such activities, while teachers see the need to reduce differences in compensatory classes. Additional classes help students develop their passions and achieve positive effects in physical, intellectual, cognitive, socio-moral, and emotional development. They also improve their memory and learn self-discipline. Significant adults confirm the beneficial impact of children’s participation in all areas of child development, emphasizing that it also translates into their child’s extracurricular functioning. Conclusion: Entities that participate in a child’s understanding of their immediate environment and the outside world have the task of not only delegating tasks to be performed or meeting their expectations but above all, participating and supporting the child in this effort. Both parents, as the first teachers, and teachers at subsequent stages of development, should play a special role as companions, inspirers, and observers of children’s development. Working with a child should be an opening to their subjectivity, individuality, and natural desire to gain new experiences. Originality: This is a scientific article presenting the results of original empirical research. Keywords. child, parent, teacher, development, educational environments, potential, creative child.

Coping Strategies and Migration in a Deprived Rural Area of Hungary

This study covers the results of empirical research in one of the most deprived areas of the country, describes the socio-economic problems of the Sellye district, covers the general employment situation in Ormánság, refers to the most important form of employment in the area, that is public employment, and shows the position of businesses and enterprises in the area.

Understanding the Role of Sociocultural Influences on Entrepreneurial Activities: a Study of Ukrainian Women War Refugees in Poland

Purpose: The aim of the article is to identify the socio-cultural determinants of entrepreneurial activities of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland. The manuscript points out the complexity of the phenomenon of entrepreneurship as an important element of economic adaptation of women experiencing migration and presents the results of empirical research. Design/methodology/approach: the research conducted was exploratory in nature, carried out using qualitative methods. Two focus group interviews were conducted with 16 female respondents. Findings: The analysis of the collected research material reveals the multidimensionality of the socio- -cultural aspects of the entrepreneurial activities of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland, particularly highlighting such factors as the value system, entrepreneurial traditions, risk propensity, social relations and entrepreneurial competences. Research limitations/implications: despite significant findings regarding the importance of socio-cultural determinants of the development of entrepreneurial activities of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland, the presentation of the perspective of one group, as well as the cultural context, may be a limitation of the research conducted. Originality/value: The data obtained were classified into groups of factors stimulating and blocking the entrepreneurship of Ukrainian refugee women. In addition, the results of the research made it possible to present a fairly wide spectrum of pro-entrepreneurial initiatives that can provide recommendations for aid organisations, institutions working for the adaptation of persons in a migratory situation, as well as employers who employ these persons

Exploring the carbon emission reduction effects of corporate climate risk disclosure: Empirical evidence based on Chinese A-share listed enterprises

This study reexamines the need for Chinese enterprises to disclose climate risk information in the context of their significant contribution to climate change. The paper proposes climate risk disclosure indicators based on a sample of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2020 and their annual reports. It explores the relationship and influencing mechanism between corporate climate risk disclosure and carbon emissions levels. The results of empirical research show that disclosing climate risk information reduces carbon emissions levels, and this mitigating effect is significantly enhanced by the moderating effects of executive environmental experience, investor attention, and government environmental supervision. Heterogeneity analysis further indicates that state-owned enterprises, those with a solid corporate green culture, or industries with high pollution emissions can better exert the carbon emission reduction effect of climate risk disclosure. In addition, physical climate risk disclosure is preferred in terms of short-term carbon emissions. In contrast, transformational climate risk disclosure is selected for long-term carbon reduction goals. Finally, empirical economic analysis indicates that high-quality climate risk disclosure can appropriately mitigate the negative impact of corporate carbon emissions on solvency and profitability compared to firms with lower disclosure levels, highlighting the importance of climate risk disclosure quality.

Role, residues and microbial degradation of plant growth regulators (PGRs): A scoping review

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) play an important role in increasing crop yield, and quality, and enhancing crop stress resistance in agricultural production, especially for important crops. PGRs can affect the transport and distribution of assimilates by changing the content and distribution of endogenous hormones in plants. Numerous empirical research results have proven that PGRs have an important impact on the growth, development, and yield composition of wheat. Taking wheat plants as an example, this study reviews the application of PGRs in wheat production and explores their impact on wheat growth and yield. Furthermore, residues and microbial degradation of PGRs are summarized in detail. Finally, future research directions on PGR application in wheat production are proposed. This summary is of great significance for understanding the role of PGRs in wheat production.

Using multimodal learning analytics to understand effects of block‐based and text‐based modalities on computer programming

AbstractBackgroundWith the development of computational literacy, there has been a surge in both research and practice application of text‐based and block‐based modalities within the field of computer programming education. Despite this trend, little work has actually examined how learners engaging in programming process when utilizing these two major programming modalities, especially in the context of secondary education settings.ObjectivesTo further compare programming effects between and within text‐based and block‐based modalities, this research conducted a quasi‐experimental research in China's secondary school.MethodsAn online programming platform, Code4all, was developed to allow learners to program in text‐based and block‐based modalities. This research collected multimodal data sources, including programming platform data, process data, and performance data. This research further utilized multiple learning analytics approaches (i.e., clustering analysis, click stream analysis, lag‐sequential analysis and statistics) to compare learners' programming features, behavioural patterns and knowledge gains under two modalities.Results and ConclusionsThe results indicated that learners in text‐based modality tended to write longer lines of code, encountered more syntactical errors, and took longer to attempt debugging. In contrast, learners in block‐based modality spent more time operating blocks and attempt debugging, achieving better programming knowledge performances compared to their counterparts. Further analysis of five clusters from the two modalities revealed discrepancies in programming behavioural patterns.ImplicationsThree major pedagogical implications were proposed based on empirical research results. Furthermore, this research contributed to the learning analytics literature by integrating process‐oriented and summative analysis to reveal learners' programming learning quality.

Application of Simulation Technology in Football Training: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies

Background This review aimed to cover the characteristics and functions of simulation tools applied to football training, the process and results of empirical research, the benefits of simulation tools for football training, and existing challenges. Materials and Methods To investigate and analyze the effect of simulation technology in football training, the PRISMA method was used to systematically review 18 relevant empirical studies published between January, 2014 and July, 2023. Results The study identified three types of tools for applying simulation technology to football training, including head-mounted displays, Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE), and Screen-Based Simulation. These tools have been effective in training football playing techniques (including goalkeeping, heading, etc.) as well as football tactical skills (including perception-cognitive and decision-making) and can be used as a supplement to regular training. Conclusion If simulation technology is to enhance football training, we suggest that it is necessary to carefully verify the validity of the tool and the long-term impact of simulation training on participants and verify that simulation actually translates to real-world games. At the same time, it is suggested that future research could explore training with mixed VR and AR to develop more realistic and effective training platforms.

Cognitive and Neurodiversity in Groups: A Systemic and Integrative Review

This paper reviews the literature on cognitive and neurodiversity in groups as they relate to group processes, emergent states, and outcomes. We build on a taxonomy of convergent and divergent process gains and losses in groups, put forward an integrative framework for the empirical research results, and distinguish between cognitive and neurodiversity as horizontal and vertical differentiation in groups. We argue that when conceptualized as vertical differentiation, cognitive and neurodiversity trigger convergent and divergent process losses, whereas when conceptualized as horizontal differentiation, they chiefly trigger convergent and divergent process gains. Building on this framework, we identify directions for future research on cognitive and neurodiversity in groups.

Resilience as basis of psychological health-saving of future teacher- psychologists

In modern society the development of psychological health care is becoming increasingly important, so there’s no doubt that this problem is relevant for future teachers-psychologists. Article presents the systematized form of theoretical analysis of «resilience» phenomenon. The article describes the main components of resilience and their relationships. S. Maddi identified three relatively autonomous resilience components: commitment, control, and risk taking. The severity of these components and vitality in general prevents the emergence of internal tension in stressful situations. Commitment, meaning the involvement of an individual in the events of their life and activities, receiving pleasure from it. Control motivates the subject to search for ways and means of influence. Taking risks allows an individual to understand the inevitability of risk and remain open to the world around him,. There were characterized the influence of resilience components on the psychological health-saving development. Article describes the results of empirical research of first year students’ resilience components level and generalizes the obtained data as result of empirical research. The conclusions of this study provide insights into the development of future teacher-psychologists. The results and conclusions of the study of the level of resilience obtained at this stage of the work contribute to the development and implementation of a scientific and methodological system of psychological and pedagogical support for the development of psychological health-saving of students.

Research on incentive and technological innovation models of biopharmaceutical companies

This article selects biopharmaceutical enterprises listed in high-tech industry as samples, using the Heckman selection model effectively avoid sample bias and according to linear analysis, this research tests the influence between senior management incentives and technological innovation based on the Chinese biopharmaceutical enterprises listed in high tech industry in a certain period. The empirical research results indicate that there is not a simple linear correlation between short-term salary incentives and technological innovation, and there is a curve relationship that first decreases and then increases among them; Long term equity incentives have a significant positive impact on technological innovation. This research aimed to find the maximum value of incentives, propose countermeasures and suggestions to avoid excessive salary incentives, appropriately improve the level of stock-based compensation, and establish a reasonable senior management incentive system for insight.

An empirical study on the factors affecting seafood trade under the background of RCEP

This paper uses panel data from 2013 to 2022 on China and five member countries of RCEP, the major trading partners, to construct a gravity model of trade. It analyzes the factors influencing China's seafood trade. Based on the empirical research results, this paper proposes strategies such as increasing technological input, deepening industrial structural reforms, and actively attracting foreign direct investment.

Research on Exercise Intervention for Elderly People Based on Cognitive Function Improvement

Against the backdrop of the increasingly significant global aging trend, the problem of cognitive decline in the elderly has received widespread attention from all sectors of society. This article first systematically reviews the relevant concepts of cognitive decline in the elderly, including its definition, main manifestations, and epidemiological characteristics, and deeply analyzes the various impacts of cognitive decline on the daily lives of the elderly. On this basis, the article focuses on exploring the theoretical basis, empirical research results, and mechanism of action of exercise intervention as a non-pharmacological treatment method for improving cognitive function in the elderly. Through a comprehensive evaluation of existing research, this article further proposes design principles and implementation strategies for elderly exercise intervention programs. It demonstrates the effectiveness and feasibility of exercise intervention in delaying cognitive decline in the elderly through specific case analysis. The article also proposes suggestions for future research directions, emphasizing the need to strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation, deeply explore the long-term effects of exercise intervention on cognitive function in the elderly, and optimize intervention plans to achieve more personalized and accurate health management services, providing scientific basis and practical guidance for addressing global aging challenges.

IMPACT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY ON BUSINESS MODELS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS

The digital economy has truly revolutionized traditional business models and financial management practices, driving the institutionalization of digital transformations across various sectors. This article examines the impact of digitization on business models and financial management, considering the underlying mechanisms and consequences. The relevance of this topic lies in the comprehensive influence of digital technologies on contemporary business trends. Businesses increasingly leverage digital platforms, data analytics, and automation, making an understanding of digital transformation essential for both practitioners and researchers. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital tools, further emphasizing the importance of studying their impact on business practices. A comprehensive analysis of scholarly literature and empirical research results has led to several key conclusions. Firstly, digitization alters business models, providing greater adaptability, customization, and scalability. Organizations utilize digital platforms to enter new markets, personalize offerings, and optimize operations. Secondly, digital technologies significantly impact financial management practices, enhancing real-time data analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making processes. Automated financial systems optimize resource allocation, mitigate risks, and improve financial performance. The research results indicate that the institutionalization of digital transformations is a multi-faceted process influenced by organizational culture, leadership, and external factors. Successful integration of digital technologies requires strategic alignment, organizational resilience, and continuous innovation. Digitization presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses, necessitating adaptive strategies and proactive management approaches. Future research prospects lie in studying specific industries and organizational processes to explore the impact of digitization on business models and financial management in various aspects.

Współpraca migrantów z organizacjami polonijnymi jako czynnik wzrostu kapitału społecznego w społeczeństwie multikulturowym

The article concerns the activity of the Polish community in Canada in the context of social capital. It presents the results of sociological empirical research carried out using an online questionnaire survey among Canadian Polish youth who cooperate with a Polish community organization and the one that does not undertake such cooperation. The respondents participating in the study function in the multicultural society of Canada on a daily basis, which – as it turned out in the course of the analyses – creates an opportunity to acquire and accumulate social capital resources. The article also describes selected theoretical concepts regarding this resource. Their analysis was made by taking into account three components that appear in Robert Putnam’s approach: trust, norms and connections of the respondents. It was presented how respondents define trust itself and what level of trust they have in relation to selected social groups. Their view on the relationship between belonging to social organizations (e.g. The Władysław Reymont Foundation) with norms and morality was also described. The article also presents the frequency of respondents’ contacts with selected groups and their opinions on social organizations. The empirical considerations allowed to verify the research hypothesis that cooperation with The Władysław Reymont Foundation is conducive to the social capital of migrants.

ГОТОВНІСТЬ ОСОБОВОГО СКЛАДУ ДО ПРОЦЕСУ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ГЕНДЕРНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ: СУТНІСТЬ, ЗМІСТ, КРИТЕРІЇ, ПОКАЗНИКИ ТА РІВНІ СФОРМОВАНОСТІ

The article demonstrates its relevance and reveals the results of theoretical and empirical research on the implementation of this work. The investigation made it possible to specify the essence and meaning of the concept of “readiness of the military service of the National Guard of Ukraine before the implementation of the state gender policy” as an integral internal special creation, includes: the true essence, significance and ways of implementing the state gender policy among the military middle class, awareness of the specificity and special role of justice as a result of the implementation of this policy in the process of life of the child, a focus has been formed on the adoption of similar values and the regulation of healthy behavior based on them, which is active in the antidote diet and any manifestations of discrimination based on gender signs. It has been established that the readiness of a special warehouse before the implementation of state gender policy involves a rich component of dynamic structures, the structure of which includes: motivational-valuable, cognitive and behavioral components, and the level of readiness is important It is formed in a special warehouse of essential components. It is stated that the main criterion for the readiness of a special warehouse before the implementation of the state gender policy is the formation of the significance of the most important components of this readiness. Under the indicators of readiness for a special warehouse before the implementation of the state gender policy, we can understand the stage of formation of motivational-valuable, cognitive and behavioral components. The criteria for the level of formation of the readiness of a special warehouse before the implementation of the state gender policy are the characteristics of the manifestation of components on the skin level (high, medium and low). Based on the specified array of previous information, a description of the levels (high, medium, low) of the formation of the skin structural component of readiness was made. It is determined that the guidance material is the basis for dividing the methodology for assessing the level of readiness of the military service (special warehouse) before the implementation of the state gender policy.

Компетентностный подход к реализации стратегических проектов трансформации университетов

The article discusses the issue of using a competence-based approach in university transformation projects. The authors argue that this approach is not widely used in the development and execution of strategic initiatives at universities. They believe that these shortcomings reduce the quality of team management and effectiveness of project activities. The aim of the research is to create a competence-role framework for university strategic project teams. The study takes into account the sectoral features and specifics of project implementation. It is based on the results of empirical sociological research conducted by the authors of this article. Twenty-two participants from one of the largest universities in Siberia were interviewed using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The main hypothesis of the study was that the weak use of a competency-based approach and failure to develop competency-role structures for project teams were the main reasons for this problem. Scientific novelty of this research includes the development of a competence-role model, which demonstrates the distinction between different types of roles in university projects. It also identifies generalized competencies of team members and finds interrelationships between roles and competencies in project teams. The practical significance of this study lies in the objective possibility of applying its findings to the formation of project teams with a view to improving the effectiveness of transformational initiatives. Furthermore, the study's outcomes are intended to enhance the efficiency of strategic programs and bring about qualitative changes across various aspects of university operations.

Prospects of using a practice oriented approach in teaching smart technologies: systematic review

The article is devoted to the prospects of teaching using a practice- oriented approach to the study of smart technologies in the preparation of future computer science teachers. Currently, the trend of production development, changes in society, technical and technological progress require new results from the higher education system. Therefore, the issue of professionally trained, competent specialists ready to find solutions to the problems they will face in the future is considered one of the most pressing tasks facing universities. The relevance of the research lies in the analysis of the results of scientific empirical research conducted using a practice-oriented method of training future specialists in universities. The practice-oriented method of training provides stages of interaction with all subjects of the educational process, joint solution of educational tasks, and modeling of situations. A distinctive feature of this method from others is not only the practical development of tasks, but also their correlation with real life and focus on solving problems. During the study and generalization of scientific literature, the results of research aimed at studying such fields of knowledge as computer science, design and teaching programming technologies using a practice-oriented approach were obtained. The PRISMA method was applied to scientific research that was received by filtering information from the database. Based on the collected data, an analysis of the information and the methods used was carried out, as well as the methods and techniques that were used in accordance with the subject of the study were analyzed. The study showed that the use of a practice-oriented approach makes it possible to get better results in the training of future specialists.

The grieving process after the death of a close person

The death of a loved one is one of the most traumatic psychological experiences. As a reaction to the trauma due to the death of a loved one, a series of emotions, bodily sensations, behavior, and thought content is created. Grief is a universal reaction to death. Grieving is a process, specific to individuals and differs in duration and characteristics. The grieving process has stages and tasks, in order for the grieving person to functionally adapt to the loss. The new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) classifies prolonged grief as a psychiatric disorder, which significantly correlates with anxiety, depression, somatization, post-traumatic stress. The aim of this overview (theoretical) paper is to present the results of empirical research in which significant elements of the grieving process were studied. These are psychological experiences in grieving (feelings, bodily sensations, content of thoughts, forms of behavior), stages of grieving (numbness, longing, disorganization of behavior, reorganization of life), tasks of grieving (accepting the reality of loss, processing pain, adapting to the environment, emotional displacement of the deceased) and the end of grieving. In this paper, we examined the emotional connection of the grieving person with the deceased from the perspective of the theory of affective attachment. The paper may benefit individuals who are in the process of grieving, as well as professionals in the fields of mental health, counseling and grief therapy.