Long-term Development Program Research Articles

THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENTM, Y-BALANCE TEST, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TESTS IN MALE AND FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

Poor balance, lack of neuromuscular control, and movement ability are predictors of performance and injury risk in sports and physical activity participation. The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) and lower quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT) have been used by clinicians to evaluate balance, functional symmetry, and static and dynamic movement patterns, yet little information exists regarding the relationship between the FMS™, YBT, and physical performance tests (e.g. vertical jump) within the high school population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the FMSTM, dynamic balance as measured by the YBT and physical performance tests (standing long jump, vertical jump, Pro Agility Test) in male and female high school athletes. Cohort study. Fifty-six high school athletes (28 females, 28 males; mean age 16.4 ± 0.1) who participated in organized team sports were tested. Participants performed the FMS™, YBT, and three physical performance tests (standing long jump, vertical jump, Pro Agility Test). Females outperformed males on the FMS™ and YBT, while males outperformed females on the performance tests. In both sexes, the composite FMSTM score was positively correlated with the left and composite YBT scores. Agility was negatively correlated with composite FMSTM in males (p < 0.05) and the left and composite YBT in females (p < 0.05). The FMSTM and YBT may evaluate similar underlying constructs in high school athletes, such as dynamic balance and lower extremity power. The results of this study demonstrate the utility of the FMS and YBT to relate multiple constructs of muscular power to an individual's ability to balance. Furthermore, establishing the need for the utilization and application of multiple field-based tests by sports medicine professionals and strength and conditioning coaches when evaluating an athlete's movement and physical performance capabilities. Utilization of multiple field-based tests may provide the first step for the development of injury prevention strategies and long-term athlete development programs. 2b.

The consistency of performance among age group swimmers over 8 consecutive years

Little is known about the evolution of career pathways among young athletes. This study aims primarily to explore how consistent career pathways develop among age group swimmers. Each of three sub-cohorts of German 11-year-olds ranked top 100 from 2004 to 2006 were followed, as measured by their best Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) point score, for 8 years up to the age of 18 years of age. Careers were reckoned as consistent when athletes still appeared in the top 100 at 18. The degree of consistency of performance was measured by the number of years which those who started in the top 100, remained in the top 100. Correlational analysis examined the relationships between success at 11 and the consistency profile over 8 years. These results showed weak consistency of performance among age group swimmers. Only 33% of those ranked among the top 100 at 11 years were also ranked in the top 100 at 18, and only 23% were consistently ranked. The best performance in a certain event, stroke or distance category showed no significant correlation or a low level of correlation with consistency. The results confirm that we still know too little about the consequences of talent identification, talent development and long-term athlete development programmes.

Реформа железнодорожного транспорта России: «последняя миля»

&lt;span&gt;В статье критически анализируется Долгосрочная программа развития ОАО «Российские железные дороги» до 2025 г. и рассматриваются возможные варианты совершенствования модели управления обществом в условиях санкций и военных угроз со стороны коллективного Запада. По мнению авторов, начатая 25 лет назад реформа железнодорожного транспорта до своего обещанного результата не дошла и (если рассматривать Программу 2025 как ее «последнюю милю») повернула вспять: скорость перевозки грузов и пассажиров недопустимо мала, тарифы непрерывно растут. На примере восточного железнодорожного полигона страны обсуждаются проблемы оценки сравнительной общественной эффективности железнодорожных проектов двойного назначения (социально-экономического и военно-стратегического): Трансполярной, Ленско-Камчатской магистралей и железной дороги материк–Сахалин.&lt;/span&gt;

Successful development programs for experienced doctoral supervisors – What does it take?

ABSTRACT In this paper, we focus on professional development for senior academic staff, in particular, doctoral supervisors. Using an authentic case as an example of a long-term, comprehensive, and mandatory development program for senior staff, we analyse the challenges and benefits of such a program and identify issues for consideration. The main issues include: 1) the need for strong incentive structures initiated by the top management; 2) teaching principles that are aligned with the group of senior academics; and 3) a well-evaluated course that, in the long term, encourages supervisors to participate due to their inner motivation.

Methodology for calculating financial result for the owner of the infrastructure from increasing carrying capacity of the direction during operation in cars with increased capacity

In accordance with the draft Long-Term Development Program of the JSC “Russian Railways” until 2025, the main driver of growth in freight turnover in this perspective will be a further increase in the transportation of hard coal. It will occur both due to the growth of coal production in Kuzbass and due to the development of new coal deposits. For the period up to 2025, the increase in coal loading by 4 – 5 % per year is predicted on rail transport. Under these conditions, it becomes necessary to increase the capacity of the transport complex, especially the carrying and transport capacities of the Eastern Operation Area.The article presents the methodology for calculating economic effect of increasing the carrying capacity of the site during operation in cars with increased axle load. The scope of this methodology is specific areas (sections), taking into account their technical, operational and economic parameters.Variant calculations were made, the results of which showed that an increase in the carrying capacity of a section with an increase in the mass of a train formed from cars with increased axle loads does not always give a significant positive effect in terms of value for the infrastructure owner. Positive effect of the increase in carrying capacity in the form of additional profits from the additionally used traffic volume in the evaluated variant can be taken into account in the following cases:- operation of large-capacity cars on freight-intensive sections where there is a lack of carrying capacity in the billing period, i. e. the carrying capacity of the section is less than its required value;- exceeding the freight charge for the additional volume of freight carriage incurred transportation costs, i. e. if the tariff compensates for at least the dependent part of the cost of additional volume transportation.Positive economic effect of the increase in carrying capacity in the form of increased money flow is achieved if the profit from the additional traffic volume in the direction exceeds the additional costs associated with changing the technology for servicing the traction arms while promoting high-weight trains formed from cars with increased axle loads. In other words, if there is no increase in the value of the indicator of mileage (in section-km) per unit of transport work, and the unit cost of maintaining one section with a new technology for servicing traction arms.

Semi-quantitative Characterization of Secondary Science Teachers’ Use of Three-Dimensional Instruction

ABSTRACTThis quasi-experimental study evaluated middle- and high-school science teachers’ implementation of three-dimensional (3D) instruction as defined by the Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers participated in a long-term professional development (PD) program designed to increase their use of inquiry-based science instruction. We describe our semi-quantitative adaptation of the Educators Evaluating the Quality of Instructional Products: Science rubric version 2 (SQ-EQuIP) to facilitate the longitudinal evaluation of teacher practices with 3D instruction. SQ-EQuIP evaluations revealed that after two years, 80% of PD teachers implemented lessons where students were explicitly and coherently engaged in 3D learning, compared with 22% of comparison teachers. Further, in several cases lesson materials that should support student engagement in 3D learning were not implemented with fidelity. This discrepancy implies that PD developers must use the EQuIP not only to assess lesson or unit plans as intended by its creators, but to also evaluate the implementation of these materials from students’ perspective. The small sample size restricts claims of significance. However, observed trends between teacher groups indicate long-established best practices designed to increase teacher use of inquiry-based practices may also positively impact teacher use of 3D instructional practices.

The Warm-up: A Behavioral Solution to the Challenge of Initiating a Long-Term Athlete Development Program

ABSTRACT LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) IS NOT LACKING MODELS AND DATA-DRIVEN ARGUMENTS, BUT PROGRESS IS STILL LIMITED. INSIGHTS INTO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE OUTLINE THAT CHANGES TO PRACTICE MAY BE EASIER TO ATTAIN WHEN THEY ARE EASY TO APPLY AND DO NOT OVERTLY ALTER CURRENT PRACTICES. THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES HOW RETHINKING WARM-UPS USING A PRACTICAL BEHAVIORAL APPROACH CAN PROVIDE A SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE BUT EFFECTIVE WAY IN WHICH TO INTEGRATE LTAD INTO ANY PROGRAM.

The Integration of Persons Released from Prison into the Labour Market in the Czech Republic

The study is to examine fundamental issues regarding the reintegration of persons released from imprisonment and their ability to obtain and maintain a job, which is a significant aspect toward the successful return to and inclusion into the majority society for these individuals. A key component during integration of persons released from imprisonment is social workers’ help to individuals at various stages of penitentiary and post-penitentiary care. For detainees to successfully reintegrate to civilian life, it is important to start the implementation of various programs, such as long-term development programs, especially in employment. The paper focuses on the analysis of the secondary sources and collected evidence as well as the comparison of selected aspects of Czech environment. The article shows that issues regarding the possibilities for released prisoners to integrate back into the ordinary life are not always given much attention to by the public or private sectors, both of which could take greater steps to facilitate a smoother integration. Providing extensive reintegration assistance should be put forth as a challenge especially for the state sector and other employers, but also for the whole society, as the full participation of former prisoners in the society can greatly help to reduce recidivism.

The Level of Development of the Region as a Factor of Strategic Planning

The Object of the Study. Strategic planning as a type of government activity for the implementation of the state’s strategic management function. The Subject of the Study. Features of forming of public attitudes to state strategic planning in the conditions of different levels of modernization of the regions. The Purpose of the Study. Identification of sociological grounds for constructing a promising model of state strategic management. The Main Provisions of the Article. Strategic management is the highest function of the state. It is implemented by the authorities through the system of state strategic planning and a specific type of management activity - the development and implementation of strategies, projects and programs. The problem in the state strategic management is manifested in the fact that targeted actions of the authorities on the implementation of strategies, national projects and long-term development programs have unforeseen consequences. The continuing growth of territorial disproportions in the socioeconomic, and sociocultural development of cities and regions of Russiya indicates that the modernization of Russian society ir a spontaneous, fragmentary, rather than a manageable process. The article presents an analysis of the results obtained in the course of the study “Civil Expertise of the Problem of Reforming the Power-Management Vertical in the Context of Socio-Cultural Modernization Processes of the Regions: From Monitoring States to Forecasting Design” (RNF, 2015-2017, Head - Dr.S. A Tikhonov). On the basis of empirical data, the author demonstrates the potential of sociological tools in studying the properties of social management systems emerging at the municipal, regional and federal levels. It is proved that when a certain level of modernization of the region is reached, there is an increase in the influence of the subjective factor in management, which, along with others, determines the ability of authorities to achieve the planned results of long-term development. Differentiation of regions according to the level of socio-economic and socio-cultural development as well as the existing set of social management systems do not allow to implementat linear dependencies in management relations. The initial condition for constructing a new model of state strategic management is a combination of institutional, normative-value management ,and developming macro-technology at the federal, regional and municipal levels. �аз�c� ���� W� муниципальном уровне – менеджмент.

EVALUATION OF NOISE OF THE MOSCOW METRO

Moscow Metro is a major transport system in Moscow. Moscow Metro ranks sixth in the utilization rate top list, being behind the metro of Beijing, Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Guangzhou, and seventh in the length top list of lines operated. On average, over 7 million passengers use the metro every day; on weekdays, the number of passengers exceeds 9 million – the highest rate in the world. More than 11 thousand trains pass through the 14 lines of metro every day. An acoustic (noise) impact has a systemic effect on the human body. Primarily, it suppresses the central nervous system, diminishes hearing dramatically, and provoke a number of occupational diseases. This paper presents historical aspects of the Moscow Metro formation, prerequisites for the long-term development program. The noise effect of the 30s of the last century and the modern state are compared. Such kind of study is quite important and will promote designing of the new “low-noise” cars in the future.

Perspectives for the Transportless Mining Technology in Siberia and Far East Coal Deposits

In accordance with the long-term program for the coal industry development in Russia until 2030, the growth in the share of the Far East Federal District in the total coal production should be 2.5% compared to 2018. Production volumes in the Siberian Federal District to 2030 should reach 309.5 million tons. These numbers are planned to be achieved through the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects for the development of new coal deposits with convenient mining and geological conditions, as well as the creation of new coal mining centres in Yakutia, Zabaykalsky region, Tyva Republic and other eastern regions of Russia. Taking into account the development of power generating facilities in Far East and Baikal region, coal consumption is planned to increase from 119 million tons in 2020 to 150 million tons per year in 2030. The realization of the planned indicators should be carried out taking into account the use of coal mining technologies that meet the mining and geological conditions of the deposits in this region. For a large number of coal fields in Eastern Siberia and Far East, transportless technology will be preferred.

The Research of Blended Learning Model of the “Apple Teacher” Program

The “Apple Teacher” program adopts a mixed learning mode in course teaching, combining network resources with the real environment to form “Online Learning + Teaching Assistant Support; Offline Class + Theme Learning; Exchange Discussion + Summary Reflection” in one of the blended learning modes and “Basic Knowledge—Self-testing—Theme Learning—Self-creation—Summary Reflection” form of learning activities.“The national medium and long-term education reform and development program outline (2010-2020)” since its launch, pays more and more attention to education informatization in our country. In the “Internet+” era, information technology and teaching idea constantly updated. The combination of online blended learning mode has become a trend, and blended learning effect has already become the important direction of teaching reform in education field. In the “Apple Teacher” program, learners take an active part in learning, actively construct and realize the harmonious unity of “Individual Knowledge Construction—Learning Community”.

Effective investment management with elements of simulation modelling

Topical issues of investment management for the implementation of the Long-term Development Program of Russian Railways until 2025 are discussed in the article. It is proposed to use game simulation modelling for an investment plans’ development in the context of limited investment resources.

Nurse leaders’ perceptions of the impact of their participation in a reflective practice program

Since 2003, a university healthcare centre in Quebec (Canada) has offered its nursing leaders access to a long-term professional development program focusing on skills in Reflective Practice (RP). This program is based on teaching nursing leaders to interpret and reframe difficult, emotionally-charged situations they encounter on a regular basis, so they can improve their interpersonal interactions with their colleagues, patients, and patients’ families. This article describes the results of a qualitative study conducted in 2018 with 18 nursing leaders who participated for at least three years in the RP program. Participants were asked to describe their understanding of the RP approach, key learnings from the program, and parts of the training they found most valuable. They were also asked to define or share the program’s impact on their professional practice and leadership skills. It was found that the participants view RP as a useful tool for understanding and improving their interactions with others, and that it had led to concrete improvements in their interpersonal and leadership skills. Several of the positive changes described by participants are rarely described in other studies about the use of RP as a professional development tool in a clinical nursing setting. The results suggest that when nurse leaders have participated for several years in an RP program, they experience different benefits than front-line staff with less long-term participation.

Increasing the Performance of Electric Traction in the Long Term on the Next-Generation Technological Horizon

Increasing the performance of electric traction of rail transport is a long-term priority. At present, the reserves for increasing the block speed of freight trains only by reducing downtimes at technical stations have been exhausted. An increase in speed will bring a synergistic effect in production activities. The 8-year long-term development program of the Russian Railways holding company (2018–2025) considers the premises of mutually advantageous cooperation of the railway industry and transport engineering and industrial enterprises ready to work for the long term. The implementation of this program should be based on next-generation industrial technologies. This article considers cutting-edge technologies, including competitive high-performance high-voltage direct current traction power supply systems and universal traction rolling stock with increased quality of outfeed from all kinds of electric traction networks by current type and voltage level.

Evaluasi Konteks Program Pembinaan Prestasi Cabang Olahraga Hockey Di Jawa Timur

This study aims to analyze the context of long-term athlete development program in East Java hockey. The method used is the CIPP evaluation model. The research subjects are members of Hockey Indonesia in East Java Province. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis techniques used descriptive qualitative. Evaluation results in policy-related contexts indicate that the subject of research receives national and local support. Also funding support is different from each other. Working closely with the university in terms of sport science and corporate to get sponsors is expected to improve the performance of research subjects in implementing high performance programs.

THE MODELING OF BLACK LOCUST CROWN MORPHOMETRIC INDICATORS IN THE NORTHERN STEPPE OF UKRAINE

Морфологічні параметри крони лісотвірних порід використовують як предиктори для визначення біомаси асиміляційної складової дерев, яка забезпечує виконання головної біосферної функції рослин. Робінія несправжньоакація (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) – одна з найпоширеніших лісотвірних порід Степу України. Цей вид формує лісові насадження переважно захисного функціонального призначення. Проаналізовано морфологічні характеристики крони дерев робінії несправжньоакації у деревостанах, що зростають в умовах Північного Степу України. Дослідження проведено в робінієвих деревостанах на двадцяти пробних площах із рубанням 60 модельних дерев. Оцінено результати кореляційного аналізу параметрів крони із таксаційними показниками модельних дерев. Встановлено прямий тісний достовірний зв'язок між об'ємом крони та діаметром проекції крони й об'ємом стовбура. Не виявлено лінійної залежності між відношенням протяжності крони до діаметра проекції крони та біометричними показниками модельних дерев. Охарактеризовано залежність якісних показників надземної фітомаси – маси деревної зелені та маси гілок від об'єму крони, що описано алометричною та поліноміальною функціями відповідно. Запропоновано моделі оцінювання залежності діаметра проекції та об'єму крони від таксаційних показників дерев (діаметр стовбура на висоті 1,3 м та висота), що можна використовувати в практиці ведення лісогосподарської діяльності в робінієвих насадженнях в умовах степової зони України.

ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ЗАЛІЗНИЧНОГО ТРАНСПОРТУ ЗА РАХУНОК КОНКУРЕНТНИХ СТРАТЕГІЙ

Strategic development of transport enterprises, including railway transport, as one of the main components of the domestic transport system, in modern economic conditions is a reflection of their capabilities in the market, which manifests itself in the development and implementation of phased plans for the development of the railway industry in order to increase the level of competitiveness in the market transport services. Strategic management of an enterprise is a reaction to complex and changing conditions of economic activity. Although, at present, obtaining the maximum profit serves as an indicator of the efficiency of the enterprise, nevertheless, an enterprise seeking to further develop in the economic system, should focus its efforts on the conquest of new, more attractive from an economic point of view, market segments by changing or improving own economic activity. Therefore, the application of strategic approaches and development guidelines allows enterprises to more widely use their own and, if needed, resources, creating new market opportunities for themselves. Creating favorable conditions for conducting effective economic activity for enterprises of all spheres of the national economy is necessary to develop a strategy of activity, on the basis of which it is necessary to adopt the ability to form and develop competitive advantages. They may be at different stages of formation - depending on the specifics of the activity, the resources of the enterprise, its ability to conduct effective innovation activities, and other factors, including those that directly affect the efficiency of enterprise management, defining the methods of substantiation and formulating the criteria before making managerial decisions. The presence of a large number of specific areas of development of transport companies, in particular, passenger and freight traffic, have different aspects regarding the ways of further development, it leads to the need to create and implement a long-term and multi-stage development program, which should highlight all the specifics of the operation of transport enterprises and detail ways to achieve the goal for each structural unit. That requires the creation of a unified system of indicators, the achievements of which will promote the maintenance of existing competitive advantages and the creation of new ones, in particular by expanding the geographical, social, technological, and other capabilities of the enterprise .

Стратегически ориентированная система корпоративного управления в российских компаниях с государственным участием

The article examines the role of corporate governance in the implementation of long-term and innovative development programs in Russian companies with state participation. Practical recommendations on increasing the efficiency of companies with state participation have been developed. The analysis of the development and implementation of long-term development programs in Russian companies with state participation was carried out. A comprehensive analysis of innovative development programs of the largest Russian companies with state participation was carried out.

СТРАТЕГІЧНІ НАПРЯМИ РОЗВИТКУ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД ЛУГАНСЬКОЇ ОБЛАСТІ

The article contains a review of development strategies of territorial communities of Luhansk region, which published on the official websites of communities, in order to determine priorities in the strategic development of territorial communities. Development strategies of territorial communities of Luhansk region are developed in accordance with the Strategy for Sustainable Development of Ukraine until 2030, taking into account the principles of the Development Strategy of Luhansk region 2021-2027 and based on other laws and regulations of Ukraine. The author proved that the strategic directions of the territorial communities of Luhansk region reveal the peculiarities of the trajectory of development of cities, villages of Luhansk region in the long run in the course of the research. It was found out that development strategies of territorial communities of Luhansk region indicate strategic directions of the development of the socio-economic sphere, community infrastructure development, formation of a favorable business environment, improving the quality of life and human capital development, providing comfortable, safe and ecological living conditions, formation of a holistic humanitarian space of the community and satisfaction the needs of all categories of citizens, environmental protection, ensuring ecologically balanced and rational nature management, improving community services. The author identified the tasks, the implementations of which allow achieving the strategic goals of the territorial communities of Luhansk region. Strategic directions of development of territorial communities of Luhansk region are determined with the involvement of a wide range of community residents belonging to different age groups, social status, which allows achieving joint management decisions in the community. The strategic directions of development of territorial communities of Luhansk region are interconnected and coordinated with long-term strategies, plans and development programs at the state, regional and local levels, as well as community development to meet the needs of future generations taking into account the interests of future generations.