Principles Of Accessibility Research Articles

Physical fitness of students of different physical health

The main didactic principle of physical education of students is the principle of accessibility (differentiation). Differentiation is based on individual capabilities of groups homogeneous in terms of physical health. Objective: to substantiate the physical prerequisites for differentiated physical education of students, taking into account their level of physical health. Material and methods. The study involved 102 first-year and second-year higher education students. The choice of these students was due to low physical fitness and deteriorating health. The study used analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological sources, pedagogical testing of physical qualities, express assessment of physical health, and sample statistical method. Conclusions: the content of physical activity (volume and intensity, duration of recovery between bouts and series of exercises) is primarily determined by the level of health of participants. Among female students, this is an average level of physical health, and among male students is an above average level. The worst physical abilities are associated with a below average level of physical health. This may be the basis for a differentiated assessment of physical fitness.

Access to longitudinal mental health data in Africa: Lessons from a landscape analysis by the INSPIRE network datahub

Background Data from longitudinal mental health research in Africa is critical to understanding the complexities of mental health disorders in the continent’s diverse contexts. To be useful, data need to adhere to the FAIR principles of Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability. Methods A literature search from 1970 to 2022 identified longitudinal studies on depression, anxiety, and psychosis in was done. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing techniques, the search found data from more studies. The search engaged stakeholders in understanding data sharing practices and barriers and categorizing methods and challenges for sharing data. Results The initial search yielded 18,019 articles, of which 284 were eligible for review, and 226 passed quality assessments. A significant effort to access data directly from researchers yielded positive responses for 100 articles with available data statements, from which datasets were requested through online repositories and direct correspondence. Analysis revealed significant disparities in the distribution of mental health research across countries, with a concentration of studies in specific areas and on certain conditions. The study also highlighted a varied adherence to FAIR principles, with only 16 datasets adhering to data-sharing practices. Conclusions Despite the challenges encountered in data accessibility and the manual adjustments required, the study’s findings irradiate the path toward a more equitable and effective mental health research ecosystem on the continent. By fostering collaboration and embracing advanced methodologies and technologies, this study advocates for a concerted effort to improve the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of mental health data. Ultimately, the project aims to contribute to understanding data-sharing dynamics in Africa, paving the way for informed interventions and policies.

The case classification and their development for would-be mathematics teachers’ training

Abstract The article looks into the issue of the case classification for the training of Mathematics teachers. The analysis, which was carried out, and the survey of 47 University teachers of methodical disciplines allowed to highlight the classification features of cases in the process of teaching methodical disciplines: the amount of time to complete, the way of presentation, the level of complexity and the breadth of the covered problem. Classifying cases by the amount of time for their implementation contributed to the separation of mini-cases, medium-term cases, and long-term cases. Classification by the method of presentation of cases in the process of studying methodical disciplines ensured their use in printed (handwritten) form, multimedia presentation of cases, and video cases. According to the level of complexity, the cases were divided into reproductive-training, partial-research, and creative-innovative cases. Thematic and integrated cases ensured the breadth of coverage of the problem during the teaching of methodical disciplines. The article presents general requirements for the selection and development of cases in the process of studying methodical disciplines. These requirements are based on the principles of accessibility, scientificity, contextuality, systematicity, methodological expediency, and practical orientation. The classification and specific requirements became the basis for the development of cases that can be used in the process of teaching methodological disciplines of would-be Mathematics teachers.

The PHA4GE Microbial Data-Sharing Accord: establishing baseline consensus microbial data-sharing norms to facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration.

Microbial data sharing underlies evidence-based microbial research, as well as pathogen surveillance and analysis essential to public health. While the need for data sharing was highlighted during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, some concerns regarding secondary data use have also surfaced. Although general guidelines are available for data sharing, we note the absence of a set of established, universal, unambiguous and accessible principles to guide the secondary use of microbial data. Here, we propose the Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE) Microbial Data-Sharing Accord to consolidate consensus norms and accepted practices for the secondary use of microbial data. The Accord provides a set of seven simple, baseline principles to address key concerns that may arise for researchers providing microbial datasets for secondary use and to guide responsible use by data users. By providing clear rules for secondary use of microbial data, the Accord can increase confidence in sharing by data providers and protect against data mis-use during secondary analyses.

Different Colours of the same culture: effects of father support programs on father involvement

ABSTRACT The aim of the study is to analyze the cross-cultural comparison of fathers’ involvement who participated and did not participate in father support programs. To reach that aim, the father’s participation in self-care and daily life issues, participation in leisure-time activities, participation in school-related issues, discipline, and parental relationships were investigated. The sample consisted of totally 20 fathers (10 Azerbaijani and 10 Turkish fathers), providing a balanced representation from both cultural backgrounds. Ten fathers (5 fathers from Turkey and 5 fathers from Azerbaijan) had actively attended the programs, while the remaining ten fathers had not participated in any formal father support programs. Data of the study were collected from fathers through an online form via considering voluntary and easy accessibility principles. The study contributes to comprehending the impact of father support programs on fathers’ involvement and highlights cultural differences in fathering practices. The findings of the study were discussed considering the relevant literature and suggestions were offered.

Introduction of principles of accessibility of mediation in the tax sphere: adaptation of Chinese experience to the Russian legal system

In the article proposed to adapt the Chinese experience of mediation in relation to the alternative resolution of tax disputes in Russia. The authors study the legal regulation of Chinese people’s mediation, its principles and the procedure for the formation and free implementation of people’s conciliation commissions in China. In the article the authors substantiate the existence of the principle of accessibility of mediation in the system of mediation principles in China. The authors make proposals for introducing the principle of accessibility of the mediation procedure in the tax sphere, establishing special requirements for tax mediators (consultants), and defining a mechanism for state financing of the mediation procedure, the participants of which are individuals.

Co-creating a Data Asset Inventory for Equity-Oriented Research

BackgroundData asset inventories (DAI) are invaluable resources providing high-level information about datasets, including name, region, purpose, scope, and contents. An effective DAI improves understanding about what data exists, how they can be used, and where they may be limited. Strategies for integrating principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) into DAIs are not widely available, which inhibits efforts to improve existing data infrastructure’s capacity for equity-oriented research. ApproachHealth Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) is a pan-Canadian network that works collaboratively to enable innovative multi-regional research that can improve health and health equity. Central to HDRN’s mandate is strengthening researcher capacity to apply IDEA principles within their research. Within this scope of work, we convened a multi-disciplinary team of computer scientists, data experts, and IDEA specialists to build a DAI of Canadian health and social data using de-stigmatizing language. Through discussion the team identified key data categories and co-created definitions. Data sets were annotated accordingly. ResultsDiscussions highlighted disciplinary differences in understandings of IDEA and its relevance to DAIs. Overcoming these differences required IDEA specialists to be both subject matter experts and advocates. Project delays occurred due to the additional time needed for education. Productive conflict resulted in consensus-building to establish respectful and inclusive terms to describe data. DiscussionEmbedding IDEA within health data infrastructure requires a lens that may not be associated with one’s training. Developing that lens within a project is possible but requires additional time and effort. These components must be factored into project planning.

Special Issue on Informatics Education: < Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility into a Data Storytelling Model for Health Informatics Education >.

Health informatics education is pivotal in integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles into curricula and leveraging data with equity considerations. Integrating clinically driven data with other datasets is crucial to comprehensive understanding of patient care demographics, experiences, and outcomes to create equity-minded data storytelling. Publicly available Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) resources complement academic EHRs, supporting tailored learning activities in informatics education to enhance educational utility through a DEIA lens. This case report describes the expansion of an existing DEI checklist to an updated DEIA checklist for preparing future informaticians to collect and critically evaluate DEIA features using this checklist in creating equity-minded data storytelling. An equity-minded data storytelling model and the HP2030 framework were utilized to develop the DEIA checklist. We employed an informal cognitive walkthrough to expand the DEIA checklist and evaluate the DEIA measures or characteristics within datasets from the HP2030 social determinants of health (SDOH) 5 topics using this checklist. We reviewed 76 available SDOH-related datasets and added 6 measures to "demographics" and 7 to "skills, abilities, & accessibility" of the DEIA checklist. Our evaluation of the DEIA checklist verified HP2030's inclusion of all measures, except "religions/beliefs." All DEIA measures were linked to equity and accessibility, 1 in inclusion, and the inclusion of 3 characteristics comprising the category "language" and 6 characteristics comprising the category "images." Results highlighted the accessibility and comprehensiveness of HP2030 demographic data resources, considering SDOH factors and promoting inclusive data representation to address health disparities. The DEIA checklist provides a structured tool in facilitating unbiased data collection and visualization of SDOH-related data in data storytelling through an equity-informed lens. Integrating an equity-minded data storytelling with frameworks like HP2030 enriches health informatics education, broadens students' understanding of health disparities, and supports evidence-based interventions for improved health outcomes.

Analysing the intra and interregional components of spatial accessibility gravity model to capture the level of equity in the distribution of hospital services in Italy: do they influence patient mobility?

BackgroundAn equal distribution of hospital structures represents an important factor to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Generally, the most diffused approach to measure the potential availability to healthcare is the provider-to-population ratio based on the number of beds or professionals. However, this approach considers only the availability of resources provided at regional or local level ignoring the spatial accessibility of interregional facilities that are particularly accessed by patients living at the borders. Aim of this study is to outline the distribution of the intra and interregional services in Italy to capture the level of equity across the country. Moreover, it explores the impact of the accessibility to these resources on interregional patient’s mobility to receive care.MethodsTo compute spatial accessibility, we propose an alternative approach that applies the enhanced two-step floating catchment area (ESFCA) to capture the level of attraction of intra and interregional hospitals to a given population. Moreover, the adoption of process and outcome indices captured to what extent the quality of structures influenced patients in choosing services located inside or outside their region of residence.ResultsThe study confirms that there is an unequal distribution of high-quality resources at regional and national level with a high level of inequality in the availability and accessibility of quality resources between the north and south part of Italy. This is particularly true considering the accessibility of intraregional resources in the southern part of the country that clearly influences patient choice and contribute to a significant cross border passive mobility to northern regions. This is confirmed by an econometric model that showed a significant effect of spatial accessibility with the propensity of patients of travel from the region of residence to receive care.ConclusionsThe analysis of intra and interregional components of spatial accessibility may contribute to identify to what extent patients are willing to travel outside their region of residence to access to care services. Moreover, it can contribute to gain a deeper understanding of the allocation of health resources providing input for policy makers on the basis of the principles of service accessibility in order to contain patient mobility.

Benefits and Challenges of Addressing Cultural Intersectionality for Program Development and Evaluation.

Program development and evaluation that promote health equity are driven by community-based participatory research and led by people from select communities to adhere to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). This process is enriched when these communities represent intersections within DEIA, such as, for example, Korean American women with depression. Research shows that culture-specific adaptations of services are significantly more effective for these communities than is the standard of care for the broader population. However, cultural specificity decreases generalizability of findings and scalability of interventions. Decisions about intersectionality are affected by implications for science as well as real-world benefits for individuals participating in this process.

Development and Support of Ukrainian Domestic Entrepreneurship in the Knowledge Economy

This paper explores the elements of support and development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine. It suggests that digitalization is an important organizational component in the development of the business sector in the knowledge economy. The authors present a comprehensive study of the most advanced domestic business ecosystems (Diia, UNIT.CITY, Genesis) and highlight their key characteristics, i.e., type of ownership, structure, mission and vision, services for entrepreneurs, investment fund availability, and areas and types of investment. The paper concludes that support for entrepreneurship in Ukraine is based on the principles of efficiency, accessibility, social security, openness, and transparency. Entrepreneurship support is considered as a set of measures of the state-funded and private institutions and organizations aimed at ensuring the sustainable functioning of small and medium-sized business entities and stimulating their development by creating the following favorable conditions: building a competitive environment and increasing competitiveness; fostering investment and innovation efforts; promoting manufactured goods (works, services) or knowledge-based products in domestic and foreign markets; ensuring employment by supporting the citizens’ entrepreneurial initiatives. Areas of public and private support of domestic entrepreneurship include provision of information, consultancy, and special services. Moreover, the paper pays special attention to the forms and methods of supporting businesses and entrepreneurship under martial law in Ukraine in 2022.

(Re)Appraising Our Archival Identity: Demystifying the Process and Changing the Dialogue about Promotion and Tenure for Academic Archivists

ABSTRACT Within the archival discourse, there has been minimal research or dialogue about the processes and experiences for academic archivists associated with earning promotion and tenure. Recent reviews of the literature suggest that this topic remains largely unexplored in archivists’ professional and scholarly conversations, despite its pivotal influence on job security, advancement, and identity for those working in academia. This article intends to explain and demystify the procedures and best practices for navigating promotion and tenure by providing guidance and insight for archivists throughout their careers. Furthermore, the authors aim to expose the culture of silence surrounding the promotion and tenure process for archivists while also underscoring the power dynamics involved in evaluation activities. This research explores how these actions have impacted historically underserved and marginalized groups and encourages our archives community to counter these forces through professional awareness and by embracing and applying diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility principles. The authors advocate for a framework that solidifies, clarifies, and encourages increased transparency in the promotion and tenure process and offer profession-wide recommendations to help make this change. Finally, this article serves as a call to action for rethinking our professional identity by championing our collective contributions to the higher education landscape and distinguishing the specialized expertise of archivists from that of our librarian colleagues in the academy.

Co-design knowledge mobilization tools for universal accessibility in municipalities.

Modern research teams are re-evaluating conventional methods with the aim of improving the usefulness of knowledge for users, focusing on the role of knowledge users in shaping innovation. In disability field, encouraging participatory research inherently involves diverse perspectives and inclusion, which aligns with the principles of universal accessibility. By actively involving individuals with various backgrounds, abilities, and needs in the research process, we can better understand and address the challenges faced in adopting universal accessibility. This approach ensures that solutions are more comprehensive, inclusive, and effectively cater to the needs of all individuals, fostering a more equitable and accessible environment for everyone. Despite municipal organizations mandating universal accessibility action plans, they lack tools for efficient implementation. The aim of this study was to develop knowledge mobilization tools tailored to a specific municipal context in Quebec, Canada, to facilitate the implementation of universal accessibility measures by municipal employees. The co-design process employed in this study was organized into four distinct stages, following the Morales model: (1) Exploration (2) Co-Design (3) Validation (4) Development. Stages one and two highlighted the employees' lack of awareness about universal accessibility issues and their need to have more information and resources about how universal accessibility is encountered in their work. A steering committee co-designed three video vignettes about universal accessibility, the city's action plan and measures included in it. The co-design approach used in this study allowed us to observe the non-linear nature of partnership research with an organization as complex as a municipality. Our study shows significant advantages of collaboration between the municipal sector and research.

Features of master training in the conditions of the university under the education and professional program «PEDAGOGY OF HIGHER SCHOOL. ANDRAGOGY»

The content of the article deals with the issue of «professional competence of the educator», the essential signs of professional competence which are due to constant changes in the world and determine the requirements for a «successful adult» are established. It has been determined that «continuing professional education» involves the process of improving professional specialization which lasts throughout the life of an adult. An important role in this process is played by the andragogic approach. The andragogic approach in the system of higher education today is considered the most relevant in connection with the introduction of continuing education (education throughout life). Based on this the process of training adults who enter the master's program having some experience of professional activity must be built on the basis of the principles of learning but from the standpoint of andragogy. In the course of studying the principles of adult education, the importance of the principle of modular design of the education process; the principle of education support; the principle of information completeness and accessibility; the principle of partnerships between the subjects of the education process and the principle of the self-development regime are proved. Directly andragogy contributes to the formation the necessary skills of those who learn, helps to master the necessary knowledge, forms the skills of planning, implementation, evaluation and correction of the process of their training and their own professional activities. A successful example of such a process is the modeling of the education system at the university regarding the training of students of the second (master's) level which is based on requests and provides for such a structure in which a scientific and problem approach is carried out which involves the integration of various sections of the education modules of academic disciplines. In the context of this the education and professional program «Pedagogy of Higher School. Andragogy», master's degree, field of knowledge 01 Education/Pedagogy, specialty 011 Education, pedagogical sciences, the level of the program of the NQF of Ukraine - level 7, FQ-EHEA - second cycle, EQF-LLL - level 7 and the features of its content are disclosed. It should be noted that through the study of the content of the academic discipline «Basics of Andragogy» in the context of continuous education, undergraduates become aware of the importance of education in the socialization of various groups of the adult population, determine the andragogic potential of formal, non-formal and informal education; learning in the adult education theory; acquisition of skills by students to identify the most relevant problems for different age groups of adults and organize their education activities in such a way as to provide them with an opportunity to get acquainted with various scientifically sound approaches to solving problems that concern them.

Quality of science journalism in the age of Artificial Intelligence explored with a mixed methodology.

Science journalists, traditionally, play a key role in delivering science information to a wider audience. However, changes in the media ecosystem and the science-media relationship are posing challenges to reliable news production. Additionally, recent developments such as ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) more generally, may have further consequences for the work of (science) journalists. Through a mixed-methodology, the quality of news reporting was studied within the context of AI. A content analysis of media output about AI (news articles published within the time frame 1 September 2022-28 February 2023) explored the adherence to quality indicators, while interviews shed light on journalism practices regarding quality reporting on and with AI. Perspectives from understudied areas in four European countries (Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain) were included and compared. The findings show that AI received continuous media attention in the four countries. Furthermore, despite four different media landscapes, the reporting in the news articles adhered to the same quality criteria such as applying rigour, including sources of information, accessibility, and relevance. Thematic analysis of the interview findings revealed that impact of AI and ChatGPT on the journalism profession is still in its infancy. Expected benefits of AI related to helping with repetitive tasks (e.g. translations), and positively influencing journalistic principles of accessibility, engagement, and impact, while concerns showed fear for lower adherence to principles of rigour, integrity and transparency of sources of information. More generally, the interviewees expressed concerns about the state of science journalism, including a lack of funding influencing the quality of reporting. Journalists who were employed as staff as well as those who worked as freelancers put efforts in ensuring quality output, for example, via editorial oversight, discussions, or memberships of associations. Further research into the science-media relationship is recommended.

Концепция современного социального государства через призму делиберативного конституционализма

the Russian Federation, there is a need to formulate the concept of a modern social state in order to respond to current challenges (globalization, technological development, aging population), but this focus does not necessarily mean its complete dismantling, since it is the main balancing mechanism between the state and society. Therefore, embedding the formation of this concept into the system of deliberative constitutionalism can restore public trust through a revitalized narrative of the welfare state, simply because simple slogans about social justice are not enough to solve the main problems that society faces, structured discussions on current social problems are also needed in this area , which will identify the multidimensional expectations and needs of citizens and propose viable solutions. The author focuses on the fact that the discussion of the basic indicators of the social state with interested parties should be based on the principle of expert accessibility, which makes it possible to identify the true opinion of the public as a whole on social issues for constitutionally significant purposes for the subsequent formation of a popular model of the social state.

Protection of human rights and freedoms in the administrative jurisdiction under the conditions of marital state

Protection of human rights and freedoms in the administrative jurisdiction under the conditions of marital state

Cakewalk or catastrophe? Exploring the realities of climate diet

ABSTRACT This article critically examines the concept of ‘climate diet’ as a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact of food production and consumption. It explores the complex relationship between diet and climate change, highlighting the significant contribution of food production to greenhouse gas emissions. The notion of climate diet − adopting plant-based diets to reduce carbon footprints − is discussed alongside its practical challenges and criticisms. While plant-based diets offer promising environmental benefits, including reduced emissions and resource usage, the feasibility of widespread adoption is hindered by cultural, economic and social factors. Additionally, critiques regarding individual versus systemic responsibility, accessibility and broader structural reforms are addressed. The article emphasises the need for holistic and inclusive approaches to sustainable eating, recognising the interconnectedness of food, health and the environment. Achieving meaningful change requires collaborative efforts across sectors and stakeholders, guided by principles of equity, accessibility and environmental stewardship.

The Eurasian strategy of production of organic foodstuffs from position of economic sustainability and population health support: The publications review

The article presents information reflecting current consideration of strategy of food production from position of of economic sustainability, ensuring population health through compliance of principles of food safety, accessibility and quality improvement. The organic food industry with systems of production, processing, distribution and retailing develops since the 1940s and has huge impact on strategies of food consumption by population, especially in high-income countries. The priorities, goals and objectives of development of organic production in the Russian Federation are targeted to ensure favorable state of environment and preservation of human health.

Principles of foreign language teaching based on artificial intelligence technologies

Importance. The widespread use of artificial intelligence technologies affects the language education system. In the few years since the advent of artificial intelligence technology, it has transformed from a theoretical concept into a dynamic force that changes ideas about classical language education. The transition to digital didactics defines new types of relationships between participants in the educational process: the teacher, the student, the educational environment and new technologies. Accordingly, the role of the teacher and the content of didactic and methodological principles of teaching a foreign language using artificial intelligence technologies are changing. The integration of artificial intelligence technologies into the process of teaching a foreign language, on the one hand, indicates the intensification of the educational process and automation of a number of pedagogical tasks, and, on the other hand, the imperfection of new technologies and potential risks and challenges when using them in practice. The main purpose of the research is to define and describe the principles of teaching a foreign language based on artificial intelligence technologies, acting as a full-fledged individual assistant for each student.Research Methods. To conduct research in the field of linguodidactics, an integrated approach is used, including theoretical and empirical methods. At the first stage of the research, theoretical methods are used, including the study of scientific literature on the research topic, analysis, generalization and classification of the information received. At the second stage of the study, empirical methods are applied, including observation and description.Definition of Concepts. Two key concepts of “artificial intelligence technologies” and “neural networks” are considered, and neural networks are classified by type of architecture and scope of application.Results and Discussion. The use of hybrid forms of learning makes it possible to use artificial intelligence technologies as an effective tool for teaching a foreign language right now. Artificial intelligence technologies play a leading role in digital didactics, allowing you to personalize the learning process and enhance the importance of students’ learning autonomy. Digital didactics, based on traditional didactic and methodological principles, involves the implementation of the following principles of learning: the principle of expediency, the principle of contextual learning, the principle of interactivity, the principle of accessibility, the principle of personalization of learning, the principle of multimodality, the principle of gamification, the principle of inclusive assessment.Conclusion. A system of principles of teaching a foreign language based on artificial intelligence technologies is presented, taking into account the peculiarities of the organization of the educational process in relation to digital didactics. It is worth noting that this system of principles is open and can be supplemented with new learning principles, as well as the content of these principles may change with the development of artificial intelligence technologies. The results obtained can be used in further research on the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into language education, as well as in the methodology of teaching foreign languages based on modern technologies.