School Gymnasium Research Articles

Egy tanúságtevő hitvalló, szolgáló, tudományos és papi pálya lezárult

Passed a Wittness of the Faith, Scientist, a Servant of The Lord, True Priest: Nicefor Petrashevich (1915–2013), canon of the Preshov Greek Catholic Eparchy. Abstract Decease of the witness of the Faith, a servant of the Lord and a famous researcher of the religious folklore: Nicefor Joseph Petrashevich (1915–2013) distinguished member of the Capitol of Preshov Greek Catholic Eparchy. Born in Cukalovce, East-Slovakia (then Csukaloc, Upper-Hungary) in 1915 as the sixth of the eleven children in the family of a Greek Catholic bishop, he was inspired by his father and elder brother who served the Lord. He studied in the high school (gymnasium) of the Cistercian Order in Eger (Northern Hungary) which provided its pupils with knowledge and deep faith. He became a choir-minister of the Uzghorod Bishopric Basilica where he turned to the examination of folklore traditions reflected in the liturgical chants. Apparently, it was his calling and his findings on the Byzantine chants contributed significantly to the understanding of religious folklore. He was known as a gift ed composer and singer, too. The Greek Catholic Church was banned in the Soviet Union which obtained Subcarpathia after the World War II, and this church was oppressed in Slovakia as well, so he faced a dilemma: to convert to the Ortodox (Pravoslav) Christianity and live free, or to remain faithful to the Catholic Church and be persecuted. Moreover, he was a coelebs, a priest who did not have a wife (despite the fact that Greek Catholic priests are allowed to have families). Consequently, he could have been elected as bishop, as the higher ranks in the Byzantine Churches are open for monks. The communist authorities offered Father Nicefor the episcopate of the Slovak Ortodox Church, if he converted to the Ortodoxy. He refused it: “my head does not accept the mithra (bishops’ crone) by leaving my Catholic faith” –he said. As a result, he was imprisoned for more than two years in Slovakia. Later he came to Hungary where could not serve as a parochial priest, but worked as cantor or helping pope in various places and in centres of pilgrimage where performed the liturgy in Church Slavonic which he sang excellently. Continuing his researches in the folk sings in the liturgy and the local traditions of the liturgical chants, he gained a small grant of the Soros Foundation in 1986 and delivered lectures for two semesters at the Department of the Folklore at the Eotvos University in Budapest in 1988–89. His papers have been partially published, but most of them are still preserved as manuscripts in the Institute of Musicology at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, or even in unknown places worldwide, as he sent his works to his brothers-in-faith to the United States. In his eighties, instead of enjoying the golden days of ageing, he moved to Slovakia in order to serve as a pastor who spoke both Slovakian and Hungarian as mother tongues. He was buried in Szikszo, Hungary where the Greek Catholic Bishop of Preshov and approximately forty popes from Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia commemorated him on 20 July 2013. Church historians and folklorists honored his memory as a researcher with a conference on 4 October 2013 in Szikszo. Proceedings are to be published next year. A memorial website about him is open for bloggers.

東北地方太平洋沖地震および余震による学校体育館の構造特性と非構造部材の震動被害

Investigation on the relationship between seismic damage to non-structural elements and structural characteristics is one of important issue to consider mitigation method of seismic damage to non-structural elements. In this paper, relationship between structural characteristics of school gymnasiums and seismic damage to non-structural elements due to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and aftershocks is reported. In the investigation, seismic damage of ceilings, windowpanes, outer walls, and inner walls were observed. Such damage is directly linked with serious damage to a human body.

The Seismic Damage Investigation and Phenomenon Analysis of Space Grid Structures in Lushan Ms 7.0 Earthquake

People remained optimistic about the safety of the space grid structures, because the seismic damages of space grid structures were quite rare and rather light. However, two space grid structures got damaged in 2013 Lushan Ms 7.0 earthquake. The two structures are the double-layer reticulated shell structure and flatbed grid structure, namely Lushan Gymnasium and Lushan Middle School Gymnasium respectively. This paper briefly reviews the seismic damage phenomena of grid structures in historical earthquakes, and then focuses on the two damaged space grid structures in Lushan earthquake. The reason why the two space grid structures got damaged are derived from the force state analysis of the rods, ball joints and bearings. Finally, we come up with the effective advice for the seismic design and construction of the space grid structure.

Experimental Study of Teenager's Ethnic Identity

Abstract The study of ethnic features especially “ethnic identity”, of people living on the territory of Kazakhstan, is one of the most prevailing areas of psychological research. Therefore, we have studied characteristics of the phenomenon of “ethnic identity” among the young generation enrolled in school gymnasium №94. The choice of this age group is justified by periodisation of ethnic identity formation by Piaget. According to Piaget in the low teens (10--11 years) ethnic identity is formed in full as characteristics of different people, children noted unique stories, specific traditional cultures. [1] In the historical context, William James in “The Principles of Psychology” has used the concept “identity” for the first time. In a psychological context, the concept identity was first used by Sigmund Freud in “The Mass Psychology and the Analysis of the” I”. [2] Scientists who studied ethnic identity are G.U Soldatov, T. Stefanenko, V.Yu. Hotinets, V. P. Levkovich, V.G. Pankov, A. Sukharev, L.G. Pochebut, A. Asmolov, B. E. Winner, G. Lebon, J. Finney, etc. [3] For example, T. Stefanenko distinguishes two major components in the structure of ethnic identity. The first is a cognitive component including ethnic awareness and ethnic identity. The second attitudinal component consisting estimation qualities of their own group, their relation and the relevance of this membership. Our research was hold in High School № 94 in Almaty. The test group included students of 5a and 5b forms, ages 11 and 12. Number of subjects: 49 children. 29 children from this group were of Kazakh nationality, 14 children of Russian, Korean nationality, children of different nationalities (marginal). For the study of adolescent's ethnic identity the method of O.L. Romanova was used. This method reveals four focuses of ethnic identity: the sense of belonging to their ethnic group; significance of nationality; relationship between ethnic majority and minority; the use of the language.

鉄骨造学校体育館の桁行方向ブレース構造の弾塑性応答変形推定

School gymnasiums are often used as shelter for the neighbors after great earthquakes. For that, fall or damage of outer cladding due to large deformation of the structure must be avoided. In the present study, steel braced frames in longitudinal direction of four real school gymnasiums where the seismic retrofit has been completed are adopted as the structural models. 3D inelastic response analysis is conducted to investigate the correlation between the response story drift or ductility demand of the braces and the seismic performance index Is. Moreover, applicability of the limit strength calculation using simple mass-spring model is verified.

Reliability and Validity Analyses of a Newly Developed Test to Assess Learning Strategy Knowledge

This study presents a newly developed test to assess students’ knowledge of learning strategies that they use when completing complex assignments at the upper secondary baccalaureate school (Gymnasium) level. The sample included N = 2,300 students at 23 baccalaureate schools in Switzerland and also a small sample of university students (N = 58). We tested hypotheses regarding cognitive, metacognitive, and motivational dimensions of learning. In addition, students’ self-reported grades in German were used as an achievement criterion. The analyses included estimation of Cronbach’s alpha and distribution of the test scores on the individual and class level. Furthermore, structural equation modeling was carried out. The findings support the reliability and validity of the new test. We found significant differences in terms of gender and school attendance. Learning strategy knowledge showed a positive relationship with student achievement, students’ learning motivation, and students’self-reported use of habitual learning strategies.

山形鋼ブレースを有する鉄骨造体育館の地震被害分析および制振補強効果の検証

Seismic retrofit of damaged steel school gymnasium with angle braces is often carried out by replacing damaged braces by larger section angle braces with ultimate strength designed connections. However, the effects of the replaced braces for the retrofit against expected seismic input are not confirmed yet. In this paper, a gymnasium damaged by Tohoku Earthquake 2011 was analyzed including the fracture conditions derived from cyclic tests of angle braces. Furthermore, retrofit options using angle braces with ultimate strength designed connections, strength based designed braces, and energy dissipating braces are analyzed using the same model, and their performances are compared including effects on the acceleration response along the roof.

Settlement, subsistence, and change among the Labrador Inuit: the Nunatsiavummiut experience

On January 22, 2005, Inuit from communities throughout northern and central Labrador gathered in a school gymnasium to witness the signing of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement and to celebrate the long-awaited creation of their own regional self-government of Nunatsiavut. This historic agreement defined the Labrador Inuit settlement area, beneficiary enrollment criteria, and Inuit governance and ownership rights. Settlement, Subsistence, and Change Among the Labrador Inuit explores how these boundaries u around land, around people, and around the right to self-govern u reflect the complex history of the region, of Labrador Inuit identity, and the role of migration and settlement patterns in regional politics. Comprised of twelve essays, the book examines the way of life and cultural survival of this unique indigenous population, including: household structure, social economy of wildfood production, forced relocations and land claims, subsistence and settlement patterns, and contemporary issues around climate change, urban planning, and self-government.

Pneumonia after Earthquake, Japan, 2011

Pneumonia after Earthquake, Japan, 2011

Walled Off: Stuttering in the Family

Walled Off: Stuttering in the Family

About Average (review)

Reviewed by: About Average Hope Morrison Clements, Andrew . About Average; illus. by Mark Elliott. Atheneum, 2012. [128p]. Trade ed. ISBN 978-1-4169-9724-5 $16.99 E-book ed. ISBN 978-1-4169-9726-9 $9.99 Reviewed from galleys Ad Gr. 4-7. Sixth-grader Jordan Johnston longs to be really good at something, so she starts keeping a "Things I'm Great At" list. When the list gets into the hands of bully Marlea, Jordan is humiliated and furious. Rather than report the incident to the [End Page 13] guidance counselor, Jordan decides on a daring strategy: to attack Marlea with "industrial-strength niceness" at every turn. Taking place over a single school day, the story is largely told from Jordan's perspective, with additional contributions from Jordan's teacher and a local radio weatherman. The weather story and Jordan's tale eventually meet in a climax that has a tornado striking the school's gymnasium and Jordan saving the day. This slim novel is packed with thoughtful observations about bullying, but many of these perceptions feel more adult-driven than child-centered, and the tornado is too obviously a device that gives Jordan an opportunity to shine. This may well evoke some discussion in classrooms, however, and it could appeal to readers drawn to stories of personal growth. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

A Haven of Last Resort: The Consequences of Evacuating Florida Nursing Home Residents to Nonclinical Buildings

Nursing home administrators (n = 15) and directors of nursing (n = 15) who worked in nursing homes during the 2004-2005 Florida hurricane season participated in a series of 6focus groups. The purpose of the focus groups was to explore issues faced by nursing home administrators, nurses, and residents during hurricane evacuations. A primary finding was that evacuating nursing home residents to buildings that are not designed to support nursing activities (e.g., a school gymnasium or church) adversely affected resident feeding, sleeping, movement, and security. These nonclinical buildings also presented serious occupational health concerns for nursing staff members who provided care during emergencies. Recommendations for reducing patient and nursing staff injuries for those forced to evacuate to a nonclinical building as the result of an emergency event are provided.

Endotoxin exposure in inner-city schools and homes of children with asthma

BackgroundEndotoxins are stimulators of the immune system and, despite their potential to protect against allergy, have been associated with early wheezing and asthma morbidity. ObjectiveTo compare inner-city school endotoxin exposure with home endotoxin exposure in children with asthma. MethodsStudents with asthma were recruited from 12 urban elementary schools. Settled and airborne dust samples, linked to enrolled students, were collected from school classrooms, gymnasiums, and cafeterias twice during the academic year. For comparison, settled dust was collected once from the bedrooms of students with asthma. ResultsTwo hundred twenty-nine school settled dust samples and 118 bedroom settled dust samples were collected and analyzed for endotoxin. The median endotoxin concentration for school samples was 13.4 EU/mg (range, 0.7–360.7 EU/mg) and for home samples was 7.0 EU/mg (range = LLOD–843.0 EU/mg). The median concentration within each individual school varied from 6.6 EU/mg to 24.0 EU/mg. One hundred four students with asthma had matched classroom and bedroom endotoxin exposure measurements performed in the same season and demonstrated significantly higher concentrations of endotoxin in the students' classrooms (mean log value, 1.13 vs 0.99, P = .04). The median of the classrooms was 12.5 EU/mg compared with their bedrooms, with a median of 7.0 EU/mg. Within the school environment, no significant difference was seen between the fall and spring samples (mean log value 1.14 vs 1.09; P = .35). ConclusionInner-city children with asthma were exposed to higher concentrations of endotoxin in their classrooms as compared with their bedrooms. Further studies are needed to evaluate school endotoxin exposure as a factor in asthma morbidity.

Samuel Goldflam (1852–1932)

Samuel Goldflam (1852–1932)

Finite-Element Limit Analysis of the Tucker High School Gymnasium Roof Failure

Finite-Element Limit Analysis of the Tucker High School Gymnasium Roof Failure

Finite-Element Limit Analysis of the Tucker High School Gymnasium Roof Failure

The Randolph Tucker High School gymnasium roof failure of 1970 has received much scholarly attention. This study will provide a conclusion to a large body of previously published works by means of limit state analysis of the roof failure using state of the art parametric finite-element modeling. Parametric modeling within a general purpose finite-element analysis program allows for extremely rapid changes to the model because key terms are objects or parameters that can be adjusted internally by the program, rather than laboriously entered by the user. The failure of the roof was investigated by means of a limit state analysis, which accurately captured the cracking of the concrete and the yielding of the reinforcing steel. Concrete creep and shrinkage and relaxation of the prestressing steel were also accounted for. Finally, the authors also studied the idea that camber in the roof geometry might have prevented collapse.

J.E.B. Stuart High School

Principal Mel Riddile has successfully managed to turn around the poor performance at J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Virginia. Using total-quality-management techniques, including Deming's 14 points, the administrator has turned a high-poverty public school with a diverse student population into a success story with high attendance rates, high test scores, and high graduation rates. One major challenge remains: Can Riddile do the same for the special education students at his high school? Excerpt UVA-OB-0853 Rev. Feb. 6, 2012 J.E.B. Stuart High School I want to thank Mel Riddile for being such a fine principal. He's what I call an educational entrepreneur. You can't have a good school unless you've got a good leader…I appreciate your spirit, I appreciate your vision, and I appreciate your high standards. —President George W. Bush, January 11, 2005 Mel Riddile, principal of J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Virginia, smiled as he recalled the remarks President George W. Bush had made to a packed audience in the school's gymnasium. The president had come to Stuart to announce a $ 1.5 billion plan to raise high-school standards and performance. The plan included $ 200 million in federal funds to support literacy instruction—a key component in the turnaround that Riddile had orchestrated at Stuart. . . .

秋田県内の屋内運動場に関する耐震診断事例調査

In regions with heavy snowfall, such as Akita, the primary load on the structural design of school gymnasiums is the snow load. However, for recording heavy snowfall, the regional distribution of the snow load is modified. As a result, the amount of snow load to be considered in the seismic diagnosis of gymnasiums is not clear. Occasionally, these gymnasiums are unable resist the long-term load during heavy snowfall.In this study, the annual transition of the snow load on a structural design was investigated using the past records for a prefecture and a self-governing body.

CO 2-based demand controlled ventilation under new ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010: a case study for a gymnasium of an elementary school at West Lafayette, Indiana

CO 2-based demand controlled ventilation had been tried and tested in the United States under the old ASHRAE Standard 62 “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality”, but this had since been replaced by ASHRAE Standard 62.1 and little is known on the field about the relative performances of CO 2-based demand controlled ventilation between the old and new ventilation standards. In view of that, this paper presents a case study for an American elementary school gymnasium in order to compare the implementation of CO 2-DCV under the old and new ventilation standards in terms of control strategies involved, the resulting energy savings, and indoor air quality associated with each strategy. The results indicate that, compared to the existing fixed ventilation rate strategy at which the ventilation rate is always 5% of the total supply air flow, a cooling coil energy savings of 0.03% and 1.86% can be achieved using an occupancy detection control strategy under the new ASHRAE 62.1 and old ASHRAE 62 respectively, while preserving thermal comfort and indoor air quality.

FIRE LOAD IN SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS -INVESTIGATION AND IMPLICATION TO FIRE RESISTANT DESIGN

Investigation of fire load in 6 school gymnasiums, 2 for each of elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Akita and Fukushima Prefectures, is conducted for the performance oriented fire safety design of school gymnasium buildings under the localized fire concept. It reveals notable insufficiency of storages for exercise equipments which results in the increase of fire load in arenas and may make the localized-fire to achieve. A guideline has been proposed to prepare sufficient storage spaces in school gymnasium buildings.