Sustainable Training Research Articles

Equilibrium and Stability of the Solar System Rely on a Human-Like Program of Substance and Information Transfer

This study bridges the realms of astronomy and life science, illuminating the intricate interplay between celestial phenomena and terrestrial biology. While humans may perceive the palpable effects of seasons, climate, geographical location, and the movements of the Sun and moon, other phenomena such as changes in Earth's magnetic field and seismic activity are often sensed by animals but elude human perception. However, with disciplined and sustained training, humans possess the potential to harness the rich array of sensors and sensory systems within the body, thereby unlocking the ability to discern and validate the cosmic influences documented by ancient civilizations. In instances where traditional astronomical inquiries, such as the maintenance of galactic equilibrium, present enigmatic puzzles, insights from cutting-edge life science research may offer promising leads. Newly unveiled mechanisms such as the "Function Enhancement Program of Five-Organs through Umbilical Access" and the rhythmic orchestration of the "Rotating Presidency of Twelve-Organs" elucidate the intricate operations of visceral organs within the human body. Indirect evidence suggests a correlation between these biological processes and the transfer of gaseous substances among celestial bodies, including Mercury, Venus, the Sun, and Jupiter, hinting at a temporal synchronicity that may contribute to the equilibrium and stability of the solar system. Confirmation of substance and information transfer processes could unlock new avenues of inquiry in astronomy, shedding light on vexing conundrums such as dark energy and matter, binary pulsars, gravitational waves, inflation fields, and alternative theories to Einstein's General Relativity. Thus, by bridging the disciplines of astronomy and life science, this study offers fresh perspectives and potential breakthroughs in our understanding of the cosmos.

Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru dalam Pengelolaan Kelas melalui Teknologi Digital

Training in digital technology for elementary school teachers is a solution to enhance classroom management skills and teaching quality. This study aims to evaluate the impact of digital technology training on teachers' skills and social changes within the educational community. The methods used include initial surveys, practice-based training, and post-training evaluations with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The results show a significant improvement in teachers' technology skills and positive changes in classroom management. Teachers reported increased confidence and practical skills in using technology tools, and the formation of support groups and technology-based learning communities. The program also facilitated the emergence of local leaders who spearhead technology initiatives in their schools. These findings emphasize the importance of participatory and sustainable training in creating positive changes within the educational environment.

Impact of Rank, Provider Specialty, and Unit Sustainment Training Frequency on Military Critical Care Air Transport Team Readiness.

The Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Advanced Course utilizes fully immersive high-fidelity simulations to assess personnel readiness for deployment. This study aims to determine whether simple well-defined demographic identifiers can be used to predict CCAT students' performance at CCAT Advanced. CCAT Advanced student survey data and course status (pass/fail) between March 2006 and April 2020 were analyzed. The data included students' Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), military status (active duty and reserve/guard), CCAT deployment experience (yes/no), prior CCAT Advanced training (yes/no), medical specialty, rank, and unit sustainment training frequency (never, frequency less often than monthly, and frequency at least monthly). Following descriptive analysis and comparative tests, multivariable regression was used to identify the predictors of passing the CCAT Advanced course for each provider type. A total of 2,576 student surveys were analyzed: 694 (27%) physicians (MDs), 1,051 (40%) registered nurses (RNs), and 842 (33%) respiratory therapists (RTs). The overall passing rates were 92.2%, 90.3%, and 85.4% for the MDs, RNs, and RTs, respectively. The students were composed of 579 (22.5%) reserve/guard personnel, 636 (24.7%) with CCAT deployment experience, and 616 (23.9%) with prior CCAT Advanced training. Regression analysis identified groups with lower odds of passing; these included (1) RNs who promoted from Captain to Major (post-hoc analysis, P = .03), (2) RTs with rank Senior Airman, as compared to Master Sergeants (post-hoc analysis, P = .04), and (3) MDs with a nontraditional AFSC (P = .0004). Predictors of passing included MDs and RNs with CCAT deployment experience, odds ratio 2.97 (P = .02) and 2.65 (P = .002), respectively; and RTs who engaged in unit CCAT sustainment at least monthly (P = .02). The identifiers prior CCAT Advanced training or reserve/guard military status did not confer a passing advantage. Our main result is that simple readily available metrics available to unit commanders can identify those members at risk for poor performance at CCAT Advanced readiness training; these include RNs with rank Major or above, RTs with rank Senior Airman, and RTs who engage in unit sustainment training less often than monthly. Finally, MD specialties which are nontraditional for CCAT have significantly lower CCAT Advanced passing rates, reserve/guard students did not outperform active duty students, there was no difference in the performance between different RN specialties, and for MD and RN students' previous deployment experience was a strong predictor of passing.

Quantification of landuse changes driven by the dynamics of the Jamuna River, a giant tropical river of Bangladesh

Changes in river bank location have wide consequences on floodplain communities and the sustainability of floodplain ecosystems. Although river dynamics are monitored globally and locally, understanding the impact of riverine dynamics on land use change remains a challenge. Bangladesh, part of the Bengal Delta, is mostly made up of alluvial deposits and is crisscrossed by so many rivers. Jamuna is one of the prominent rivers in this region. This study presents a consistent evaluation of the dynamics of the Jamuna river and ensuing changes in land use over 48 years (1972–2020) depending on satellite observations and geospatial analysis. Changes in the presence of water were used to estimate the advance/retreat of the banks and loss/gain of land along 257 perpendicular transects along the common pattern of the centerlines of the river. We found that the overall loss of agricultural land was about 535.01 km2, sevenfold of the gained agricultural land. Other land use losses were bare lands 136.73 km2, waterbodies 80.37 km2, settlement 67.28 km2 and vegetation 132.79 km2 against 48.47 km2, 3.52 km2, 23.76 km2 and 6.14 km2 land use gains respectively. Agricultural land loss impacts the livelihood of the floodplain dwellers and settlement loss causes internal migration. This pattern of land use change driven by the river dynamics has created newer environmental challenges and additionally, climate change may intricate the situation in the future. The findings of this study throw insight into the fact and may aid in sustainable river training measures and floodplain management.

Effectiveness of a Sustainable Training Program Combining Supervised Outdoor Exercise with Telecoaching on Physical Performance in Elderly People

The decrease in functional abilities can negatively influence quality of life and autonomy in elderly people, and physical exercise plays a crucial role regardless of the type. Among the latter, also due to the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor exercise and telecoaching are settings that have been widely implemented. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a sustainable training program combining supervised outdoor exercise with telecoaching on physical performance in elderly people. A total of 60 participants were recruited and divided into two groups: a trained group (TG) and an untrained group (UG), based on their participation in an 8-week sustainable training program consisted of five sessions/week, which included two sessions/week of supervised outdoor exercise and three sessions/week of telecoaching. Participants were evaluated before and at the end of the training program using the handgrip test, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, short physical performance battery (SPPB), and Tinetti scale. In the TG, we found a significant improvement in the following tests: right handgrip (p < 0.001); left handgrip (p < 0.001); TUG (p < 0.001); SPPB (p = 0.01); and Tinetti scale (p = 0.006). A detailed analysis of the SPPB and Tinetti scale showed the lack of significant changes in walking ability: gait speed (p > 0.05) and walking parameters in the Tinetti scale (p > 0.05). Based on our results, we suggest that a sustainable training program combining supervised outdoor exercise with telecoaching could be effective in the elderly population for improving balance capacity and strength.

The Multifaceted Impact Of Sustainable Training On Long-Term Performance In Financial Services

The Multifaceted Impact Of Sustainable Training On Long-Term Performance In Financial Services

Building competences for researchers working towards ocean sustainability

The challenges of achieving just, equitable and sustainable ocean futures require a new type of transdisciplinary and action-oriented science that integrates across disciplines and knowledge systems. Scientists and researchers in academia, industry or government, who contribute to knowledge creation, innovation, and policy development for the ocean, must be empowered with a fresh set of competences. This paper maps the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to enable such a shift. The proposed skillset serves as a foundation for the design and operationalisation of modern training for ocean sustainability and is envisaged to be used by researchers both individually and in teams. It also highlights the potential for career diversification beyond the traditional 'blue jobs' legitimated by existing sectors. To ensure the short-term practical implementation of the competence framework, self-awareness and self-reflection are encouraged among learners and teachers, along with pragmatic actions to overcome barriers to transdisciplinarity. For long-term impact, system interventions will be necessary to improve organisations’ readiness to absorb and valorise researchers trained in this new framework. This will require re-training the current pedagogical workforce as well as reframing existing knowledge systems and incentives.

Towards sustainable adversarial training with successive perturbation generation

Towards sustainable adversarial training with successive perturbation generation

Education and training for sustainability. Towards Artificial Intelligence: an exploratory investigation on teachers.

The move towards a future green planet requires that we all learn to live and work in sustainable ways. Teacher professional learning is very important for innovation and sustainability in our education systems. The competent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is fundamental to achieve some sustainable development objectives through the training of new generations. From our survey of newly appointed teachers (responsible for active citizenship training) emerges the awareness of the role of AI in the ecological transition and in the development of a circular economy, the failure to apply AI in current teaching-training programming and the need to be trained on the use of AI and the risks of its improper use. Educazione e formazione per la sostenibilità. Verso l’Intelligenza Artificiale: un’indagine esplorativa sui docenti. Il passaggio verso un futuro pianeta verde richiede che tutti impariamo a vivere e lavorare in modi sostenibili. L’apprendimento professionale degli insegnanti è molto importante per l’innovazione e la sostenibilità nei nostri sistemi educativi. L’uso competente dell’Intelligenza artificiale (IA) nell’istruzione è fondamentale per raggiungere alcuni obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile attraverso la formazione delle nuove generazioni. Dalla nostra indagine su docenti neo immessi in ruolo (responsabili della formazione alla cittadinanza attiva) emerge la consapevolezza circa il ruolo dell’IA nella transizione ecologica e nello sviluppo di un’economia circolare, la mancata applicazione dell’IA nella programmazione didattico-formativa corrente e l’esigenza di essere formati sull’utilizzo dell’IA e sui rischi di un utilizzo improprio di essa.

의사결정나무분석을 활용한 중장년 근로자의 일자리 특성 분석

The study aimed to examine job characteristics for middle-aged workers using decision tree analysis. To do this, data from the 25th wave of the Korean Labor Panel (year 2022) was utilized, with a study sample 4,570. First, the factor with the most significant impact on employment according to gender was identified as 'work hours format.' When working full-time, the percentage decreased by 36.5% for women and increased by 63.5% for men. For part-time work, the percentage increased significantly by 85.5% for women and decreased by 14.5% for men. Second, the factor with the most significant impact on employment according to age range was identified as 'highest education level.' For those with a high school education or below, the percentage decreased by 38.2% for ages 40-49 and increased by 61.8% for ages 50-59. For those with a college degree or higher, the percentage increased by 66.0% for ages 40-49 and 70.0% for those with an associate degree. Third, summarizing the study results, the proportion of men is higher for individuals with a college degree or higher, working full-time, and having high job satisfaction. On the other hand, the proportion of women is higher for those working part-time and having a high level of welfare benefits. Additionally, for individuals with an associate degree, stable employment, and job satisfaction, the proportion of those in their 40s is higher. For those with a high school education or below, working in non-office jobs, and having unstable employment, the proportion of those in their 50s is higher. Given that middle-aged workers are more likely to withdraw from the labor market as they age, continuous evaluation of educational training and policy support for job sustainability is necessary. There is a need for support to maintain quality employment even after reemployment.

Effects of exercise training on the external morphology, growth performance, swimming ability, body composition and metabolism of juvenile black seabream Acanthopagrus schlegelii

Multiple studies have shown that exposure to moderate water currents (exercise training) can improve growth and physiological performance of hatchery-reared fish. Proactive implementation of sustained aerobic swimming training can be particularly beneficial for improving post-release performance of fish in stock enhancement- or ‘ranching’ programs. Black seabream Acanthopagrus schlegelii is an important species in aquaculture and stock enhancement in the East China Sea. For juveniles of this species, we assess the impacts of exercise training at various flow rates on the morphology, growth performance, swimming ability, body composition and locomotors metabolism. A group of sibling juvenile fish (initial mass: 13.72 ± 0.29 g) underwent daily exercise training for 12 h (9:00–21:00) over 30 days at four different water velocities (0, 1, 2, or 4 body lengths per second, BL/s). All the trained fish exhibited a significant decrease in their respiratory metabolic rate during the test of swimming ability. Fish from the 2 BL/s training group exhibited a significantly increased burst swimming speed compared to the other groups. Fish from 1 BL/s training group showed elevated hexokinase activities in the white muscle and citrate synthase activities in the liver compared to the 0 BL/s group. Citrate synthase activities in the white muscle of fish from the 2 BL/s training group were elevated, along with citrate synthase activities in the liver, as compared to 0 BL/s. The fish in the 4 BL/s training group showed a tendency for increased crude protein content and a corresponding decrease in crude lipid content. Morphological analysis revealed that fish in the 4 BL/s group exhibited larger dorsal fins and more streamlined body profiles, compared to 0 BL/s. Activities of white muscle citrate synthase as well as liver hexokinase activity were higher in the 4 BL/s group, while lactate content activity in the white muscle were lower compared to 0 BL/s. These findings underscore the effectiveness of training at 2 BL/s, offering a promising strategy to enhance the performance of juvenile black seabream for stocking initiatives.

Construction of a Sustainable Training System for Engineering and Technological Innovation Talents Based on CIPP Model in the Digital Era

With the advent of the digital era, the demand for engineering and technological talents in the market is increasing. It is crucial to design a sustainable training and evaluation system suitable for engineering and technological innovation talents. However, traditional data evaluation models have problems with unsuitable evaluation indicators and low model accuracy. Therefore, the paper selects the decision-making-oriented evaluation model to build the basic talent training evaluation indicators, and design expert questionnaires based on the Delphi method to screen indicators. Moreover, the paper also combines the adaptive genetic algorithm optimised backpropagation neural network to establish a talent cultivation evaluation model, and conducts simulation experiments using MATLAB to verify its feasibility. The results showed that the evaluation accuracy [Formula: see text] value of the research model was 0.99635, and the fitness value was 1.34, which was 0.5 higher than the unmodified model and achieved good evaluation results. At the same time, by comparing with the traditional genetic algorithm optimised model and the unimproved backpropagation model, the average evaluation accuracy of the research model increased by 66.44% and 13.59%, and the recall rate increased by 10.79% and 23.96%. The research model has improved the accuracy of evaluation, and its adaptability has also been enhanced, achieving superior evaluation results, which has important value in the cultivation of engineering and technological innovation talents.

The Future of Basic Science: Development of the Next Generation of Mechanistic Researchers in Female Pelvic Medicine.

The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) brought together senior and junior members actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities for a consensus conference centered on developing a strategy for sustainable training of the next generation of mechanistic researchers in female pelvic medicine. Four a priori identified major foci were explored in a half-day virtual consensus conference. Participants included representatives from various countries and disciplines with diverse backgrounds-clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic scientists in the fields of urogynecology, biomechanical engineering, and molecular biology.Following a keynote address, each focus area was first tackled by a dedicated breakout group, led by the Chair(s) of the most relevant IUGA committees. The break-out sessions were followed by an iterative discussion among all attendees to identify mitigating strategies to address the shortage of mechanistic researchers in the field of female pelvic medicine. The major focus areas included: research priorities for IUGA basic science scholar program; viable strategies for sustainable basic science mentorship; core competencies in basic science training; and the challenges of conducting complex mechanistic experiments in low-resource countries. Key gaps in knowledge and core competencies that should be incorporated into fellowship/graduate training were identified, and existing training modalities were discussed. Recommendations were made for pragmatic approaches to increasing the exposure of trainees to learning tools to enable sustainable training of the next generation of basic science researchers in female pelvic medicine worldwide. The attendees presented multiple perspectives to gain consensus regarding critical areas of need for training future generations of mechanistic researchers. Recommendations for a sustainable Basic Science Scholar Program were developed using IUGA as a platform. The overarching goal of such a program is to ensure a successful bench-to-bedside-and-back circuit in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, ultimately improving lives of millions of women worldwide through scientifically rational effective preventative and therapeutic interventions.

An Analysis of Early Childhood Education Teachers' Competencies: A Qualitative Study

This article reviews research on Indonesian Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers' pedagogical, personality, social, and professional competency. This study examines four factors of ECE teacher competence as perceived by 45 teachers. This qualitative study uses semi-structured interviews to collect data. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study found that ECE teachers stimulated early childhood development appropriately. The study also revealed several findings, including teachers' limited awareness of early childhood development theories, a lack of understanding of their ethical responsibilities, and various barriers to ECE teacher competence. This qualitative study highlights Indonesian ECE teachers' expertise and pedagogy. These findings can help create more effective and sustainable ECE teacher training programs. This study also encourages reflection on teachers' role in early childhood development and identifies areas that need more attention in Indonesia's early childhood education system.

Results of a Novel Long-Term Method for Laparoscopic Skills Online Training.

Introduction: Ensuring patient safety in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) within the field of pediatric surgery requires systematic and extensive practice. Many groups have proposed mastery learning programs encompassing a range of training methods. However, short courses often have a narrow focus on specific objectives, limiting opportunities for sustained training. Our aim was to analyze our results with an online long-term competency-based and supervised training. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study with prospective data collection of scores and performance of trainees during online courses from October 2020 to April 2023. Results: All participants (n = 76) were able to set up their personal training gym and complete the intensive stage of the course. The total score evolved from 2.60 ± 0.56 at the first meeting to 3.67 ± 0.61 at the fourth meeting, exhibiting a significant difference (P < .013). A considerable drop out was observed in the follow-up stage, with only 53.8% of the participants completing the course. When compared with the first meeting, they also showed a significant improvement with a mean general score of 3.85 ± 0.25 (P < .013) Conclusion: We have presented a novel online training program, based on continuous training that demonstrated that the unlimited access to a personal training gym allows surgeons to improve and maintain MIS skills.

Analysis of the Maximum Oxygen Volume Level (Vo2max) of Basketball Referees Pengda Yogyakarta Special Region

A basketball referee is the person responsible for officiating a game. The referee plays a very important role in the outcome of the game. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of oxygen volume. This type of research is descriptive using a quantitative approach. The methods used in this study were surveys and measurement tests. This research was conducted at the Yogyakarta State University Outdoor Basketball Field in December 2023. The data collection technique in this study used the Multistage Fitness Test (MFT). The population in this study were C-A licensed Yogyakarta Special Region Pengda basketball referees totaling 25 referees. The results showed that 3 referees were in the Excellent category with a percentage of 12%, 9 referees in the Fair category with a percentage of 36% and 13 referees in the Poor category with a percentage of 52%. It can be concluded that VO2max basketball referee Pengda Yogyakarta Special Region has a poor category. Proper and sustainable training is needed so that VO2max ability is maintained.

Productivity versus environmental sustainability: A broadscale assessment of freshwater aquaculture's technical efficiency and ecological efficiency in China's inland provinces

AbstractPromoting the productivity and environmental sustainability of aquaculture is critical in ensuring its healthy development. This study assesses freshwater aquaculture's technical efficiency and ecological efficiency in China's 19 inland provinces from 2008 to 2019, aiming to reveal its productivity and environmental sustainability status. We employ the three‐stage Data Envelopment Analysis‐CCR (T‐DEA‐CCR) and three‐stage Slack‐Based Measure‐DEA (T‐SBM‐DEA) methods to explore the technical efficiency and the ecological efficiency while accounting for environmental conditions and random errors. The average technical efficiency and ecological efficiency during 2008–2019 are 0.857 and 0.702, respectively, indicating substantial scope for enhancing the productivity and environmental sustainability of China's inland aquaculture. We further investigate the regional development using the club convergence, finding that the provincial‐level technical efficiencies have already achieved population convergence while the ecological efficiencies diverge into two clubs, suggesting that Chinese freshwater aquaculture's productivity and environmental sustainability have different development pathways. Acknowledging the pivotal roles of environmental protection and growers' training in aquaculture's productivity and environmental sustainability, policymakers may institute funding and recognition to foster the adoption of innovative, environmentally responsible practices by operators.

Impact and process evaluation of a primary-school Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) program in 10-12-year-old children in Australia: pragmatic cluster non-randomized controlled trial

BackgroundEnvironmentally sustainable food initiatives accompanying nutrition education, such as the Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) program, have gained traction in school settings. The aim of this trial was to conduct an impact and process evaluation of FEAST, to evaluate its effect on children’s fruit and vegetable (F&V) intakes, and secondary outcomes: F&V variety consumed, nutrition knowledge, food preparation/cooking skills, self-efficacy and behaviours, food waste knowledge and behaviours, and food production knowledge.MethodsFEAST was a 10-week curriculum-aligned program, designed to educate children about healthy eating, food waste, and sustainability, while teaching cooking skills. It was implemented by classroom teachers, face-to-face and online, during COVID-19 school closures, in Australia in 2021. A custom designed survey was used to collect baseline and post-intervention data from students. Generalised linear mixed models (GLMM) estimated group differences in pre-post changes for primary and secondary outcomes. Surveys were also administered to students and teachers to evaluate intervention implementation.ResultsTwenty schools participated and self-selected to be either intervention schools (n = 10) or wait-list control (WLC) schools (n = 10). A total of 977, 5th and 6th grade children participated in the trial with a mean age of 11.1 years (SD ± 0.7). The FEAST intervention, compared to WLC, did not result in significant increases in primary outcomes nor secondary outcomes. The process evaluation revealed FEAST was well-received by students and teachers, but COVID-19 school closures hindered implementation fidelity with a less intense program delivered under the constraints of pandemic lockdowns.ConclusionsThis is the first cluster non-randomized controlled trial designed to independently evaluate FEAST in the primary-school setting. No evidence was found for improved F&V intakes in children, nor secondary outcomes. However, the positive process evaluation results suggest that further trials of the program are warranted. If implemented as originally designed (pre-pandemic), with increased duration and complemented by supporting school policies, such programs have the potential to improve children’s daily F&V intakes, cooking skills and food waste behaviours. This would support the Australian curriculum and contribute to: health promotion within schools and sustainable schools initiatives, the national agenda to reduce food waste and sustainable development goals.Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry[ACTRN12620001347954]- Registered prospectively on 14/12/2020.

Sustainability and Human Rights Practices and Training

Twenty-first century citizens live in an interconnected, diverse and intensively changing world. Developing sustainability and human rights practices is of major importance for the survival of both the present and the future generations. This research study comes to investigate primary education teachers’ sustainability practices in their daily lives concerning the three basic pillars of sustainable development, environment, society and economy. At a second level, it is sought to investigate whether there is a correlation between teachers’ practices and their training in sustainability and human rights issues. The "Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire", in its short version with closed-ended questions-statements was delivered, whereas its reliability and validity were positively assessed. The technique of convenient sampling process was applied, and the sample consisted of 452 primary education teachers working in the Region of Western Greece. Data were analyzed by using IBM SPSS v.28 software. Percentages, frequencies of the mean value and standard deviation were calculated. The test of normality of variables for skills was done with Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and the parametric t-Test was applied to investigate correlations. The internal consistency reliability of the questions of the sustainability practices questionnaire is satisfactory. The findings of the research indicate that the participants are sensitive towards the necessity of recycling, waste management, saving energy, respecting others, and supporting economically weaker people. Finally, it is worth mentioning that teachers who have been trained in sustainability and human rights issues show a greater positive attitude towards sustainability practices than those who have not been trained.

Digital marketing training to expand market reach for MSME in Kuala Jambi

Digital marketing training for MSMEs in Kuala Jambi aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of MSME players in utilizing digital platforms and reaching a broader market. This activity involves a series of tailored training sessions designed to empower MSMEs with essential digital marketing skills. The method includes practical exercises on planning and implementing digital marketing strategies conducted by MSME owners participating in the training. The results of this activity offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of digital marketing training in expanding the market reach of MSMEs. The practical implications of this initiative provide a foundation for local governments, training institutions, and other stakeholders to develop more effective and sustainable training programs to support MSME growth in the digital era.