Science Degree Research Articles

Physical education in primary school and impact on educational leadership

Purpose: In Italy, the 2022 Budget Law, established the compulsory curricular teaching of physical education (PE) by the specialist teacher, with a master’s degree in exercise and sport sciences, in classes IV and V of primary school to achieve the objectives of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, inherent in the assumption of behaviors and lifestyles appropriate to the harmonious development of the children. Since the impact studies of many internal stakeholders in primary schools have already been done, it remained to extend the impact study among school headmasters. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the perceptions of school headmasters on PE teaching and to verify the variables that could influence their opinions, to complete the study on the impact the reform has produced. Methods: The sample consisted of 32 primary school headmasters from Naples and province, who filled out a questionnaire to investigate their perceptions on PE teaching. Chi Square (X2) was performed to test the associations between variables. Results: 96.9% of headmasters favoured the introduction of the specialist teacher in PE and the compulsory teaching of PE, as it was considered essential. The perceptions of the need of a specific education to teach PE influenced both the importance of PE and the way it should be included in the school curriculum. Conclusions: Most of headmasters were aware that teaching PE required a specific education, possessed by the specialist teacher, wishing for its introduction in all primary school classes. Knowing the perceptions of school headmasters is crucial because, they can influence how PE is taught in the school, essential to ensure proper mental and physical development of the children and to counteract problems related to the need for movement. Keywords: perceptions; specialist teacher; generalist teacher; children wellbeing; headmasters.

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of adolescence boys regarding prevention of oral cancer in selected pre university colleges at Davangere

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Adolescence Boys Regarding Prevention of Oral Cancer in Selected Pre University Colleges at Davangere” was conducted in partial fulfillment of the degree of master science in nursing at Bapuji College of nursing, Davanagere.The study objectives1.To assess the preexisting knowledge regarding prevention of oral cancer among adolescence boys in terms of pretest score.2.To assess the knowledge regarding prevention of oral cancer in terms of post- test score after administering structured teaching programme.3.To compare the effectiveness of structured teaching programme in pre-test and post-test knowledge score.4.To associate the level of knowledge on selected demographic variables of adolescence boys regarding prevention of oral cancer.Method: The research approach used for the study was one group pretest posttest design. The setting was selected PU colleges at Davanagere. With a sample of 10 adolescents, pilot study was conducted, sample for the main study included 100 adolescents on the basis of convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate the knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention of oral cancer. The reliability of the tool was established by split half technique and the reliability co-efficient were calculated to be 0.82.Result: The findings revealed that knowledge scores of adolescents were inadequate before the administration of structured teaching program (STP) on prevention of oral cancer, i.e the mean score of the pretest was 13.50. The STP helped them to update their knowledge on prevention of oral cancer. The mean post-test knowledge of sample significantly increased about 17.50 after administration of STP.Intrepretation and Conclusion: The data was analyzed by applying Descriptive and Inferential statistics. The results of the study indicated that adolescents do not have adequate knowledge regarding prevention of oral cancer. This assessment project has helped the investigator to develop an STP to improve the knowledge on prevention of oral cancer. The results have also shown that various demographic variable have significant association with respect to the knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention of oral cancer.Hypotheses•H1: There will be a significant difference between the pretest and posttest knowledge scores of adolescence.•H2: There will be significant association between the knowledge scores and selected demographical variables.

Evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on pranayama for reducing stress among geriatric clients at selected old age homes in rural area, Bengaluru

“Evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on pranayama for reducing stress among geriatric clients at selected old age homes in rural area, Bengaluru”.Was conducted in partial fulfillment of the degree of master science in nursing at Government College of nursing, Bangalore.

Design and Implementation of an Android GIS Data Collection Application for Students with Non-Programming Experience Using the MIT App Inventor: A Case Study on a Tick Data Collection APP

Learning programming can be a daunting task, especially for students without a programming background or non-computer science students. Most Geographic Information Science (GIS) experts and students come from a non-programming background and the development of applications has mostly been perceived to be a field for computer science students and has mostly been shunned by other non-programming students and courses. Compounded by the availability of Open-Source Data collection tools like the Open Data Kit (ODK), learning programming and android application development is often overlooked by Geo Spatial Scientists. Many studies have been done to identify a suitable application development kit to introduce application development to students in non-programming classes. MIT App inventor is a user-friendly drag-and-drop application development platform that is ideal for introducing application development to students with a non-programming background. In this paper, students doing an undergraduate honors degree in spatial sciences were introduced to the MIT App inventor for the development of a Geo-App capable of collecting spatial data that can be exported into a GIS system like Arc GIS, and QGIS after the data has been collected. The paper investigates the suitability of MIT App Inventor in the development of Geo-Spatial Applications. The application was developed for collaborative mapping of tick species for Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The main purpose of the application developed is to act as a tool for veterinary extension workers under the Veterinary Services Department of Mashonaland Central Province allowing them to collect location information for tick monitoring. The application helps expansion workers to moreover outwardly communicate the circumstance at the tick controlling focuses such as plunge tanks by collaboratively making an outline and uploading multimedia records subsequently with an alternative of making calls straight to the veterinary call center in near real-time.

Editorial introductions.

Editorial introductions.

FP-4: SPIRIT OF KYOTO, SPIRIT OF ZEN

Welcome to Kyoto. Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan, a university town, a gastronomic city, and one of the most religious cities in the world. Kyoto has developed a unique culture over its nearly 1,300-year history, and the influence of religion is particularly evident. In particular, Kyoto is home to seven head quarters of Zen, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the center of Zen in Japan. Zen has been supported by the ruling class since ancient times and has had a profound influence on Kyoto's culture, including its gardens, architecture, festivals, customs, and cuisine. What is special about Kyoto culture? What is fascinating about it? I will talk about Kyoto's spirituality from a religious perspective to enrich your stay in Kyoto. CV:Born in 1978 in Kyoto, Mr. Matsuyama obtained his Master's degree in Agriculture and Life Sciences from the University of Tokyo. After three and half years of training at Heirin-ji Temple, Niiza, he became the deputy priest of Taizoin Temple in 2007. Matsuyama is acclaimed for organizing intercultural activities such as Zen experience tours for foreign visitors and talks at embassies in Japan and at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club. In May 2009, he was elected as a Japan Tourism Agency's Ambassador for its “Visit Japan” Campaign. He has been a member of Kyoto's Ambassadors for Tourism since 2011, and was listed as one of “The Top 100 People of the New Generation 2016” in Nikkei Business. And he was appointed as a fellow of US-Japan Leadership Program from 2016. In 2018, he was invited to Israel as the delegate of Young Leaders Program. And he also became a visiting lecturer at Stanford Univ. He received The Award of Commissioner for Cultural Affairs and Shigemitsu Award from Japan society in Boston in 2019. He is serving as an appointed member of the Kyoto City Board of Education and an Outside Director of V-cube, a tech startup, since 2021. As a young representative of the Zen Sect in Japan, Matsuyama has interacted with many religious leaders, such as having an audience with the Roman Catholic Pope and conversing with the 14th Dalai Lama. He also participated in the Davos World Economic Forum in 2014, and continues to work actively beyond national and religious borders. He is the author of the book, Forget What's Important First: 30 Zen Teachings for the Wavering Soul (Sekai Bunka Publishing, 2014) Strolling around Zen Gardens in Kyoto (PHP Publishing, 2016) Introduction of ZEN for workers (Kodansya Publishing, 2016).

University education for physical education teachers, sports and preventive and adapted physical activities kinesiologists and sports manager

Purpose: The study aims to measure and verify the relationship between the distribution of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in the three essential fields (biomedical, physical activity-sports and psycho-pedagogical) related to the master's degrees in sport science and techniques (LM-68) and science of preventive and adapted physical activities (LM-67) and in the three essential fields (physical activity-sports, economic-legal and psycho-sociological) of the master's degrees in sport management (LM-47). Method: The method is document-based. Using Universitaly portal, data on ECTS numerosity in the three essential fields for each degree course were collected. Multiple linear regression was used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on the value of other two independent variables. Results: The predominant field for LM-67 is biomedical, in LM68 physical activity-sports and in LM-47 economic-legal, all with high degrees of variation. Regarding the distribution of ECTS in the three essential fields in LM-68 and LM-47, the result is not statistically significant (P >.05). No one area can predict the other two, therefore, there is no relationship underlying the degree course designs. In LM-67, the ECTS of the biomedical field predict significantly those in the physical activitysports and psycho-pedagogical ones (P < .05). Conclusion: The results show that only in LM-67 there is a relationship between ECTS distribution in the three essential field, in which the ECTS in biomedical field predict how ECTS in the other two fields are distributed, showing a certain degree of agreement among universities on how to distribute them. Keywords: core curricula, master’s degree, kinesiologist, sports reform

Editorial - Sustainable development and climate change: 30 years after the Honoris Causa degree in Agricultural Sciences awarded to Lester Russell Brown

Editorial - Sustainable development and climate change: 30 years after the Honoris Causa degree in Agricultural Sciences awarded to Lester Russell Brown

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding autism among primary school teachers in selected schools at Bengaluru

Was conducted in partial fulfillment of the degree of master science in nursing at Government College of nursing, Bangalore.Objectives of the Study1.To assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding autism before and after administering the video assisted teaching program.2.To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on autism.3.To find the association between level of knowledge of primary school teachers regarding autism and selected socio-demographic variables.Method: Pre-experimental design, with convenient sampling method was used. Information was collected from 50 primary school teachers regarding autism using the structured knowledge questionnaire. VATP was implemented and post-test was conducted after 7 days to find the effectiveness.Result: Regarding effectiveness of STP, the overall mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 38.1% and 79.52% in the post test with enhancement of 41.42% and it was significant at 5% level. Analysis of socio-demographic variables showed significant association between religion, professional qualification, source of information on autism, teaching experience in years with knowledge score at 5% level (p>0.05).Interpretation and Conclusion: Overall findings showed that pre-test knowledge scores were found to be 38.1% and after STP, knowledge of primary school teachers was enhanced by 41.42% regarding autism. Hence the result has proved that VATP was effective in improving the knowledge of primary school teachers on autism.HypothesesH1: The mean post-test knowledge scores of primary school teachers regarding autism will be significantly higher than their mean pre-test knowledge scores. H2: There will be a significant association between post-test levels of knowledge of primary school teachers regarding autism and selected demographic variables.

Beyond functionality: Building critical digital teaching competence among future primary education teachers

Digital literacy has moved away from its traditional instrumental conception, to be nourished by critical perspectives that have been increasingly adopted in all areas of the analysis of technology and education. The importance of generating educational models that contribute to the emancipation of people in a post-digital and highly complex world is an increasingly evident challenge. However, it is still difficult to find concrete examples of pedagogical strategies specifically devised to foster digital literacy in line with this much needed emerging critical lens. This paper presents a case study of a set of learning experiences integrated into a compulsory module for students in the 1st year of a degree in education sciences, which leads to the qualification required to teach at primary schools in Spain. The results highlight the importance of providing students with learning opportunities conceived to help them become future teachers ready to have a transversal impact on education for the emancipation of people in the post-digital world, rather than simply training them as operators who use technology to enhance skills.

Proksi-obavještajna delatnost i klasifikacija obavještajnih aktera na primeru SAD

This paper provides a definition of proxy intelligence and a classification of intelligence actors using the United States as a model. The activity of the main U.S intelligence actors is briefly discussed. An intelligence service is defined as a service provided by both state and non-state intelligence actors. Document analysis, content analysis and comparative method were used. Based on the study conducted, it was concluded that the U.S. actively uses non-state intelligence actors, particularly private intelligence companies, in its political activities. Their role, contribution and significance in making foreign policy decisions are defined. "An intelligence service" is systematized as a specific service that intelligence agencies provide to their clients. Based on the conclusions reached, practical recommendations are proposed to the Russian authorities to build communication and business relations with Russian private intelligence companies. Based on the finding obtained in this study, a course in the Political Science, Information and Hybrid Warfare master's degree program at Moscow State University was designed.

Interprofessional education: the attitude among students of health science bachelor's degree programmes at universities of applied sciences in Austria / Interprofessionelle Ausbildung: Die Einstellung der Studierenden gesundheitswissenschaftlicher Bachelor-Studiengänge an österreichischen Fachhochschulen

Abstract Introduction Interprofessional collaboration is a strategy to meet the challenges of increasing complexity in the health system. The basis for cooperation in professional life must already be established in the context of interprofessional education (IPE). Students’ attitude towards IPE is a crucial factor in the development of interprofessional competences. The aim of this study is to investigate the attitude towards interprofessional education among students of health science bachelor's degree programmes at selected universities of applied sciences in Austria. Method An empirical, quantitative, non-experimental approach in the form of a cross-sectional study was chosen, with the survey being carried out online using the questionnaire University of the West of England Interprofessional Questionnaire © (Pollard et al., 2004) in its German translation von Mahler et al. (2017), as a self-assessment measuring instrument to investigate the students’ attitude towards communication and teamwork, interprofessional learning and interprofessional interaction. The data evaluation was both descriptive and analytical. Results 505 students from nine different health science degree programmes participated in the survey. 79 % (n = 504) rate their communication and teamwork skills positively and 76.6 % (n = 505) have a positive attitude towards interprofessional learning. However, only 8 % (n = 396) have a positive opinion on interprofessional interaction. In the group comparisons, significant differences are observed between the various study programmes, semesters of study and previous professional experience. Conclusion The knowledge of the attitude towards IPE should be considered when designing interprofessional activities during the course of studies in order to influence the students’ attitude positively.

The Universal Decimal Classification in the Organization of Knowledge: Representing the Concept of Ethics

Training in knowl­edge organization (KO) involves an understanding of theories for the construction, maintenance, use, and evaluation of logical documentary languages. Teaching these KO concepts in LIS programs are related basically to accessing documents and retrieving their intellectual content. This study focuses on access to documents and exploring the ethical theme in all its dimensions as applied to the teaching of an undergraduate discipline as part of a Bachelor of Library Science degree offered at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). As a methodology, a Project-based Pedagogy strategy is used in the teaching of a discipline called “Classification Systems: UDC” for students to classify a documentary resource from a collection on ethics. The teaching of bibliographic classification requires students to learn how to use the mechanisms available to form a notation as well as to use a syntax schema (tables) appropriately. Students also learn to determine a place for the document in the collection, considering the knowl­edge represented in the collection as a whole. Altogether, such a practice can help students to understand the theory underlying a classification system. The results show that the students were able to understand the basic concepts of knowl­edge organization. The students were also able to observe that the elements of the different tables of a classification tool are essential mechanisms for the organization of knowl­edge in other contexts, especially for specific purposes.

Evaluation of EDISON's data science competency framework through a comparative literature analysis

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>During the emergence of Data Science as a distinct discipline, discussions of what exactly constitutes Data Science have been a source of contention, with no clear resolution. These disagreements have been exacerbated by the lack of a clear single disciplinary 'parent.' Many early efforts at defining curricula and courses exist, with the EDISON Project's Data Science Framework (EDISON-DSF) from the European Union being the most complete. The EDISON-DSF includes both a Data Science Body of Knowledge (DS-BoK) and Competency Framework (CF-DS). This paper takes a critical look at how EDISON's CF-DS compares to recent work and other published curricular or course materials. We identify areas of strong agreement and disagreement with the framework. Results from the literature analysis provide strong insights into what topics the broader community see as belonging in (or not in) Data Science, both at curricular and course levels. This analysis can provide important guidance for groups working to formalize the discipline and any college or university looking to build their own undergraduate Data Science degree or programs.</p>

Cannabis, Communities, and Place: (Re)constructing Humboldt’s Post-Prohibition Present

Since 1990, many Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and students have made cannabis the focus of scholarship and learning. This work has been shaped by the political, economic, and cultural legacies of cannabis in Humboldt County. Scholarly interest spans multiple dimensions of cannabis cultivation, commerce, consumption, and related social issues. As a multidisciplinary team of scholars, Cal Poly Humboldt faculty affiliated with the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research (HIIMR) have also shaped the Bachelor of Arts in Cannabis Studies that will launch in Fall 2023. This is the first social science degree program in the United States with this orientation. In this article we trace the origins of cannabis scholarship and learning at Cal Poly Humboldt from a period of domestic cannabis prohibition to the recent period of industry legalization. We also provide an overview of the BA program links to local and state policy and other contexts. Finally, we discuss cultivation communities and strategies of resilience in the context of economic turmoil as a result of legalization.

A rubric approach to assessing information literacy competency in tertiary curricula

Systematic analysis of undergraduate curriculum design and assessment is required to ensure real world experiences are embedded in a degree structure for a high level of information literacy (IL) attainment. IL competencies and skills are critical for successful graduate outcomes. We developed a framework using a constructive alignment approach to develop the Student Attributes for Information Literacy (SAIL) and accompanying rubric with outcomes that categorize depth of application over degree progression. The rubric was used to audit IL in core units of a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Environmental Science degree before and after a cycle of curriculum design. SAIL’s rubric provides educators with a practical and repeatable approach to identifying IL development in units of learning. The SAIL rubric found that IL, for most core units, was taught, practiced, and assessed at the foundational level. At the advanced level, however, students had limited opportunities for literacy training, practice, and assessment in a digital context until the end of the degree. The framework and rubric identified gaps and opportunities in IL attainment, and thus warrants further application. Making sure these gaps are addressed, with opportunities identified for learning throughout a progressive program, will ensure resilient and adaptable graduates in a digital dominant workforce.

How to Progress in Science from the Library: Recommendations from a Primer Zoologist

The initial stages of scientific progress involve obtaining a science degree, followed by acquiring advanced literature. Scientific articles available on the internet can provide insights into novel ideas. A PhD is not mandatory for effective scientific practice.

Career Development Counseling

Background: Health sciences students are exposed to a wide variety of specialties. Their experiences influenced their desire to pursue advanced health science degrees. Many factors influence health science students' career choices, affecting many elements of health care delivery. To highlight academic programs, semesters, and colleges that require career development guidance; analysis of students' knowledge of career development and post-graduation possibilities, and their academic program satisfaction will help health science students in obtaining jobs and contribute to economic development. Health science students should focus on career development to overcome difficulties and improve job prospects after graduation. Methodology: The study included a convenient sample of health college students from King Khalid University in Asir province. Colleges were used for a single-stage cross-sectional study. Data were analysed in three categories: first, the demographic information. Second, the students' current perception of their program, and in the third section, they were asked to predict future career opportunities. To analyse data and understand the impact of career development counselling, Microsoft Power BI Desktop was used to create coherent, graphically immersive reports and chi-squared tests to see if the future perspective is affected by demographic and current perspectives variables. Results and Conclusions: The study revealed that most college participants desire to implement a CDC program. Those who have completed half of their college program chose CDC. Second-year college students start to worry about their future professions and seek CDC for more serious guidance and job exploration. Overall, increasing undergraduate students' awareness of professional development appears to be an efficient way to provide career education while still in college.

Pedagogical Conditions for the Formation of Methodical Competence of Future Officers – Specialists in Physical Culture and Sports in the Process of Their Professional Training

It can be confidently stated that the military-professional activity of the chiefs of physical training and sports in the Armed Forces is complex, multifaceted and multifunctional, which is not limited to their functional duties. We took into account the experience gained during the war and the feedback of specialists in the field of physical culture and sports. Future officers-specialists in physical education and sports should not only be able to implement their official competencies, but also to perform the tasks set before them by combat activity in the course of a full-scale war. The purpose of the article is to define and substantiate the organizational and pedagogical conditions that will positively influence to the formation of methodical competence in future officers (commanders) and specialists in physical education and sports. During the analysis of the scientific literature, the main aspects of the implementation of organizational and pedagogical conditions in the process of training military specialists were established. These aspects ensure high-quality and effective formation of methodological competence among future officers – physical culture and sports specialists in the Armed Forces of Ukraine during their professional training. We also conducted an expert evaluation. The experts were chosen according to certain requirements – combat experience, a candidate of science degree, a doctor of philosophy or a doctor of science, and more than 10 years of experience in training future officers. With the help of expert assessment and analysis of scientific literature, organizational and pedagogical conditions were defined and justified, which will ensure the improvement of the quality and efficiency of the formation of our psychological and pedagogical phenomenon. The first condition is the purposeful formation of professional and methodical qualities in cadets as future officers (commanders) and specialists in physical culture and sports. The next is the availability of modern interdisciplinary methods for the formation of methodological competence among future officers- -specialists in physical culture and sports of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the process of their professional training. It is also important to use objective criteria and indicators for diagnosing the levels of methodological competence formation in future officers-specialists in physical culture and sports. The final condition is pedagogical modeling of the formation of methodological competence in future officers-specialists in physical education and sports.

Gamification and discovery learning: Motivating and involving students in the learning process

The widespread use of new technologies by students has forced universities to include active methodologies in their pedagogy. This process has accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing innovative changes in pedagogy. This has motivated many lecturers to increase student motivation. The need to keep the students' attention during long and tedious theoretical sessions has motivated this contribution. Furthermore, the need for students to develop their Web search skills and development of individual expertise and participation in a final group process that attempts to transform newly acquired information into a more sophisticated understanding has inspired this contribution. This paper presents the results obtained from the implementation of gamification and Discovery Learning instructional model in the Software Engineering subject of the Computer Science degree in the course 2021/2022. The joint use of gamification and the Discovery Learning instructional model through Webquests has never been studied before. They help students to better acquire the knowledge taught in class. The gap in the combination use of gamification and Discovery Learning instructional model compared to previous studies using one single method show an improvement in academic results, greater motivation on the part of the students, greater creativity and ability to put what they have learned into practice.