Training Style Research Articles

The Influence of Leadership Style, Discipline, and Work Training on the Performance of Civil Servants at the Department of Communication, Informatics, Statistics, and Encryption

The Influence of Leadership Style, Discipline, and Work Training on the Performance of Civil Servants at the Department of Communication, Informatics, Statistics, and Encryption

The Impact of Online Teaching on Job Satisfaction and Performance of Panskura Banamali College (Autonomous) Teachers as a Representative Sample College in West Bengal

A global trend toward online learning has been observed in educational institutions, especially those in West Bengal, since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. Even though online learning has been there for a while, the epidemic has hastened its uptake, making it an essential part of the educational environment. Similar to numerous other institutions, West Bengal colleges were forced to swiftly shift to online educational environments, which required modifications to staff training and pedagogical approaches. Responses to the introduction of online instruction in West Bengali colleges have been mixed. Some educators welcomed the chance to experiment with cutting-edge teaching techniques and new technologies, but others found adjusting to this new training style extremely difficult. These difficulties may affect teacher satisfaction and general performance because of restricted access to technology, poor infrastructure, and a lack of training. This study delves into the experiences and attitudes of college teachers in West Bengal towards online teaching, exploring its impact on their job satisfaction and performance. It examines the challenges and opportunities associated with online instruction, focusing on the unique context of higher education in West Bengal. This document presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing teacher satisfaction, identifies potential strategies for improvement, and offers recommendations for policymakers and administrators to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching in West Bengal's colleges.

Abbreviated in-situ inter-professional debriefing simulation training in peri-operative care environments: Minimizing the impact on clinical care using standardized videos

IntroductionOur facility leadership posed questions to the perioperative leadership team regarding the presence of collaborative communication during the reconciliation of events occurring in several perioperative care areas (operating rooms {OR}, clinic procedure areas, Intensive Care Unit {ICU}). Our team* collaborated to pilot a rapid cycle performance improvement project focused on improving the effectiveness of debriefings and handoffs that could conceivably lead to more effective after-action reviews following events which were complicated by multiple simultaneous unexpected factors. We proposed we could implement standardized abbreviated low-fidelity point of care (in-situ) inter-professional simulation training across the healthcare system with minimal impact on clinical schedules. We believed this would improve the perception of teamwork and collaboration among surgical team members. MethodsInter-professional in-situ simulation training exercises were designed and performed in perioperative care areas systemwide at our three major facilities (Main hospital and two Healthcare Community Centers [HCC]). Multiple iterations of styles of training were conceived and trialed. In the end, preconstructed videos were used to standardize the processes that framed the simulation role-playing of a debriefing after a complex situation. These videos contain the pre-simulation pre-briefings, the clinical situation that preceded the clinical debriefing and the simulation debriefing. Successful reconciliation of the multiple events required team members to exercise closed-loop communication, mutual trust, reengagement, and de-escalation of disengaged team members. Anonymous institutional review board reviewed, and Association of Federal Government Employees (AFGE) approved retrospective pre/post implementation surveys were made available to participants immediately after and sixty to ninety days following simulation exercises. ResultsBetween July 2023 and March 2024, one hundred and six staff in the perioperative care areas participated in twenty-two inter-professional simulation trainings (eleven OR, eight clinic, and three ICU simulations). Fourteen simulation scenarios in seven surgical disciplines were created. Eleven videos were produced covering cases in the O.R., clinic and ICU. Ultimately, the simulations were completed within twenty minutes in the three perioperative care clinical areas. Seventy-nine staff responded to the initial surveys after the simulation training. Eighty percent of the respondents gave favorable assessments regarding the effectiveness of the training in improving components of teamwork and agreed this program should continue. ConclusionsThe pilot program affirmed that we could implement simulations across the healthcare system in a format that minimally impacted the staffs’ clinical schedule. The process was standardized through the creation of multiple specialty specific videos. We proposed that perioperative team leadership could utilize these videos in the future to conduct spontaneously arranged simulations when they identified the presence of members naïve to this training and opportunities in the clinical schedule.*Refer to the acknowledgments for construct of our perioperative leadership simulation advisory team

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, KOMUNIKASI, DAN PELATIHAN KERJA TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KARYAWAN

The research conducted aims to see how much influence leadership style, communication and work training have on employee productivity. The population in this study were 91 employees at DISPERKIM Semarang City. The sample was determined using a saturated sample where all employees were respondents in the research. The results obtained were processed using the SPSS program and analyzed. The results of the analysis stated that all independent variables had a positive and significant influence on the anxiety variable with the highest significance value found in the communication variable of 0.306.

Using a Structured Research Framework to Improve Mentoring Capacity in a Biophysics Research Lab

ABSTRACT Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) cultivate workforce skills, such as critical thinking, project management, and scientific communication. Many UREs in biophysical research have constraints related to limited resources, often resulting in smaller student cohorts, barriers for students entering a research environment, and fewer mentorship opportunities for graduate students. In response to those limitations, we have created a structured URE model that uses an asynchronous training style paired with direct-tiered mentoring delivered by peers, graduate students, and faculty. The adaptive undergraduate research training and experience (AURTE) framework was piloted as part of the Brown Experiential Learning program, a computational biophysics research lab. The program previously demonstrated substantial increases and improvements in the number of students served and skills developed. Here, we discuss the long-term effectiveness of the framework, impacts on graduate and undergraduate students, and efficacy in teaching research skills and computational-based biophysical methods. The longitudinal impact of our structured URE on student outcomes was analyzed by using student exit surveys, interviews, assessments, and 5 years of feedback from alumni. Results indicate high levels of student retention in research compared with university-wide metrics. Also, student feedback emphasizes how tiered mentoring enhanced research skill retention, while allowing graduate mentors to develop mentorship and workforce skills to expedite research. Responses from alumni affirm that workforce-ready skills (communicating science, data management, and scientific writing) acquired in the program persisted and were used in postgraduate careers. The framework reinforces the importance of establishing, iterating, and evaluating a structured URE framework to foster student success in biophysical research, while promoting mentorship skill training for graduate students. Future work will explore the adaptability of the framework in wet lab environments and probe the potential of AURTE in broader educational contexts.

Analysing leadership, motivation, and training effects on employee performance: A case study of The KRU

Employee performance in the hospitality industry is significantly influenced by leadership style, motivation, and job training. The KRU, as a luxury destination in Bali, needs to understand these factors to enhance employee performance and guest services. This study aims to analyse the impact of leadership style, motivation, and job training on employee performance at The KRU. This research employs a quantitative method with a survey approach. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to the resort's employees. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics and regression analysis to assess the relationships between variables. The analysis results indicate that supportive leadership styles and high motivation significantly affect employee performance improvement. Additionally, effective job training contributes to enhanced skills and productivity among employees. Leadership style, motivation, and job training have a significant positive impact on employee performance. Recommendations are provided to enhance leadership approaches and training programs to maximize employee performance.

Hazard identification performance comparison between virtual reality and traditional construction safety training modes for different learning style individuals

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries worldwide, with many workers involved in accidents annually. The main cause of accidents is that hazards are not recognised, making safety training vital. Virtual reality (VR) technology offers a new approach to construction safety training. Therefore, exploring the hazard identification performance of individuals with different learning styles is what highlights our innovation in matching different training styles to different individuals. This study evaluates the performance of individuals using two training modes. Visual search eye-movement indicators were collected during hazard identification to explore their effects on hazard recognition performance. Simultaneously, learning style theory was introduced to classify individuals using eye-tracking technology and then investigate the differences in hazard identification performance enhancement of individuals with different learning styles after different safety training. The results showed that VR safety training improves individual hazard identification performance more than traditional safety training, but VR safety training is not necessarily suitable for everyone. Reflective, verbal, and global learners can achieve greater improvement by participating in traditional safety training; active, intuitive, and sequential learners can achieve greater improvement through VR safety training; and sensing and visual learners do not exhibit a significant difference in improvement by participating in the two training modalities. Therefore, sensing and visual learners can choose to participating in traditional safety training, which is less costly and easier. This study provides meaningful recommendations for personalised construction safety training.

Coach-athlete attachment and athlete burnout: testing longitudinal mediation via cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression

ABSTRACT Athlete burnout is a psychological syndrome that leads to emotional and physical exhaustion, a reduced sense of achievement, and sport devaluation among athletes. Drawing on attachment theory and the emotion regulation model of attachment, this study aimed to explore the potential mechanism of the relationship between coach-athlete attachment and athlete burnout. We employed a two-wave longitudinal design method to track 352 adult athletes in China, from which 258 completed the entire data collection (Mage = 22.2; SD = 3.2 years; 68.2% male). Results of the cross-lagged panel model for a half-longitudinal design showed that secure attachment was negatively linked to athlete burnout through cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, and avoidant attachment was positively linked to athlete burnout through expressive suppression. Our study applies attachment theory to the literature on athlete burnout and emphasises the importance of emotion regulation. The findings encourage coaches and sports-related therapists to develop appropriate interventions targeting attachment style and cognitive reappraisal training to reduce the risk of athlete burnout.

The Relationship Between Coaches’ Leadership Styles and Athletes’ Burnout Among UiTM Perlis Athletes

Burnout among athletes can be influenced by many factors and one of the most significant factors that influence athletes towards burnout is the leadership involved in their particular sports. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify the preferred coaches’ leadership styles, levels of athletes’ burnout, and to investigate the relationship between coaches’ leadership styles and athletes’ burnout among UiTM Perlis athletes. A total of 164 athletes (85 males and 79 females) participated in this study. The Revised Leadership Scale for Sport and the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire were used to collect data. Further, the data were analysed by using means and standard deviation of each item. Meanwhile, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to investigate the relationship between coaches’ leadership styles and athletes’ burnout. Statistical significance was set at p < .05. Results revealed that positive feedback was the most preferred coaches’ leadership styles among UiTM Perlis athletes (M = 4.24, SD = .54). Results also showed that the overall score for burnout among athletes was considered low to moderate (M = 2.52, SD = .70). Pearson correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between coaches’ leadership styles of autocratic behaviour (r = .385, p = .001), training and instruction (r = -.269, p = .001), positive feedback (r = -.295, p = .001), situational consideration (r = -.217, p = .005) and athletes’ burnout. Thus, this finding revealed that when coaches provided more training and instruction, more positive feedback, more situational consideration, and less autocratic behaviour tend to be associated with lower levels of burnout among athletes due to the expertise of coaches that could influence the athletes’ psychological well-being.

A hybrid approach using convolutional neural networks and genetic algorithm to improve of sensing brain tumor prediction

Brain tumor is the most constantly diagnosed cancer, and the opinion of the brain is veritably sensitive and complex, which is the subject of numerous studies and inquiries. In computer vision, deep literacy ways, similar as the convolutional neural network (CNN), are employed due to their bracket capabilities using learned point styles and their capability to work with complex images. still, their performance is largely dependent on the network structure and the named optimization system for tuning the network parameters. In this paper, we present new yet effective styles for training convolutional neural networks. The maturity of current state-of-the-art literacy styles for convolutional neural networks are grounded on grade descent. In discrepancy to traditional convolutional neural network training styles, we propose an enhancement by incorporating the inheritable algorithm for brain tumor prediction. Our work involves designing a convolutional neural network model to grease the bracket process, training the model using different optimizers (Adam and the inheritable algorithm), and assessing the model through colorful trials on the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) dataset. We demonstrate that the convolutional neural network model trained using the inheritable algorithm performs as well as the Adam optimizer, achieving a bracket delicacy of 99.5.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Pelatihan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan CV. Wahyu Artha Technic

Human Resources (HR) is a crucial asset for every organization, including CV Wahyu Artha Technic. Effective HR management through good leadership and proper training is essential to achieve company goals. This study aims to explore the relationship between leadership style and job training on employee performance at CV. Wahyu Artha Technic, West Java. Data were obtained through questionnaires completed by 65 respondents in May 2024, with a 100% response rate. The results showed that participative leadership style and timely job training have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Sales data shows fluctuations from year to year, which is closely related to the lack of training and ineffective leadership style. A survey of respondents showed that employee performance can be improved through opportunities provided by leadership to convey feedback and complaints. Training that is relevant to operational needs and technological developments is proven to improve employee competence and productivity. The conclusion of this study is that good leadership style and structured job training significantly improve employee performance at CV. Wahyu Artha Technic. The recommendations of this study include the importance of effective communication between management and employees as well as the development of continuous training programs to maintain employee competence and motivation. Implementation of these strategies is expected to optimize overall organizational performance.

<em>Je Suis Pas Tatamisé</em>: Five Spectrums of Variation in the Narratives of 20 Aikido Experts Worldwide in 2020

This qualitative study delved into the contemporary meaning of aikido through 20 expert interviews conducted in 2020. The interviewees were purposively selected and the analysis of the interview data identified five spectrum themes. (1) The spectrum of aikido practice ranges from soft to tough training style. (2) The aikido motivation spectrum moves from self-defence to self-transformation. (3) The spectrum of aikido in society shows the different social contexts in which aikido is practised. (4) The spectrum of tangible values reveals the various material aspects of Japanese culture that experts adopt. Finally, (5) the spectrum of intangible values shows how experts perceive the immaterial significance of aikido differently. While the answers of the experts varied, the analysis revealed similarities and differences that prove aikido is a worldwide phenomenon with unique experiences. The study concludes that the five spectrums of variation add to the discourse against simplifying aikido or other martial arts.

FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF AEROBICS IN THE SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The article examines the impact of aerobics and physical education programs including aerobics on the physical and mental health of the younger generation. The purpose of the study is to analyse the peculiarities of using aerobics in different countries of the world and to identify the positive/negative aspects of physical activity. The article employs methods of retrospective and comparative analysis of primary sources, as well as generalization and systematization of innovative points regarding the integration of aerobics into edu- cational programs. It has been stated that aerobics is a universal form of physical activity that can be adapted to the needs of each person, regardless of gender. Today, aerobics is a popular form of fitness that includes a va- riety of training styles and methods, from classic group classes to modern interactive online training. It not only helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system, but also enhances the general tone of the body and im- proves mood. To get the most out of training, it is important to consider individual physiological charac- teristics and goals. Aerobics has been increasingly integrated into physical education programs in various countries such as Great Britain, Australia, the United States of America, China, the Philippines, and South Korea. Integrating aerobics into a physical education program helps develop discipline and self-discipline, as well as promotes a healthy and active lifestyle among the growing generation, giving them the tools to stay fit throughout life. Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercise, can improve cognitive func- tion and concentration, which has a positive effect on the academic achievement of young people. Positive aspects are as follows: improvement of cardiovascular health; improvement of mood and mental health; weight control due to assistance in burning calories, which helps maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity; improving physical shape, increasing endurance and strengthening muscles; formation of disci- pline; improvement of cognitive functions; promoting socialization, helping to make new friends and gain- ing support from like-minded people in group aerobics. Meanwhile, certain negative consequences that may arise from improper organization of aerobics classes have been identified, including the risk of inju- ry, overloading the cardiovascular system, the necessity of adhering to proper technique, and psychologi- cal stress. The characteristic features of modern health aerobics are: accessibility and ease of performing exercises; increased emotionality of classes due to musical accompaniment and different movements; high effectiveness of the health-improving effect due to the continuity of physical exercises aimed at the devel- opment of general endurance, flexibility and strength, as well as improving the work of the cardiovascular, respiratory systems and musculoskeletal system; a high level of scientific substantiation of training meth- ods, constant development of the material and technical base and development of new types of equipment for aerobics. Quality of life and level of well-being mainly depend on a person’s ability to live fully and ac- tively, unencumbered by health problems. That is why, nowadays, aerobic exercises are becoming more and more popular, as they contribute to health and general strengthening of the body. Conclusion. A comparative analysis of the role and significance of aerobics in the physical education systems of developed countries highlights the importance of integrating physical activity into the curricu- lum for the overall health and well-being of the younger generation.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER OBSERVATION ON THEIR APPLICATION OF DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP STYLE

Distributed leadership in secondary education is a leadership style in which all educational personnel at school is involved in the improvement of teaching and learning. Its application corresponds to the contemporary requirements of education organization/management. However, in countries building democracy, such as Georgia, distributed leadership is not sufficiently applied and its application and impacts have not been studied. The paper presents the results of an experimental study at two schools – the experimental one, where teachers were trained to be involved in distributed leadership, and the control one, where no such training was organized. Then for one semester, the teachers in both schools did self-observation and were observed by three observers to see whether they differed in the application of distributed leadership. The results confirmed that a statistically significant improvement in distributed leadership application took place at the experimental school, while no such improvement occurred at the control school. A recommendation is given that for teachers insufficiently aware of distributed leadership style training concerning its clear definition, benefits, and challenges is necessary.

Style Migration Based on the Loss Function of Location Information

Using the improved Johnson et al.’s style migration network as a starting point, this paper proposes a new loss function based on the position information Gram matrix. The new method adds the chunked Gram matrix with position information, and simultaneously, the structural similarity between the style map and the resultant image is added to the style training. The style position information is given to the resultant image, and finally, the resolution of the resultant image is improved with the SRGAN. The new model can effectively migrate the texture structure as well as the color space of the style image, while the data of the content image are kept intact. The simulation results reveal that the image processing results of the new model improve those of the classical Johnson et al.’s method, Google Brain team method, and CCPL method, and the SSIM values of the resulting map and style image are all greater than 0.3. As a comparison, the SSIM values of Johnson et al., Google Brain team, and CCPL are 0.14, 0.11, and 0.12, respectively, which is an obvious improvement. Moreover, with deeper training, the new method can improve the similarity of certain resulting images and style images to more than 0.37256. In addition, training other arbitrary content images on the basis of the trained model can quickly yield satisfactory results.

Potential interactive effect of positive expectancy violation and sleep on memory consolidation in dogs

In dogs, as in humans, both emotional and learning pretreatment affect subsequent behaviour and sleep. Although learning often occurs in an emotional-social context, the emotion-learning interplay in such context remain mainly unknown. Aims were to assess the effects of Controlling versus Permissive (emotional factors) training (learning factors) styles on dogs’ behaviour, learning performance, and sleep. Family dogs (N = 24) participated in two command learning sessions employing the two training styles with each session followed by assessment of learning performance, a 2-h-long non-invasive sleep EEG measurement, and a retest of learning performance. Pre- to post-sleep improvement in learning performance was evident in dogs that received the Permissive training during the second learning session, indicating that dogs that experienced a more rewarding situation than expected (positive expectancy violation) during the second training session showed improved learning success after their afternoon sleep. These results possibly indicate an interactive effect of expectancy violation and sleep on enhancing learning.

Integrating virtual reality technology into beginning welder training sequences

Virtual reality (VR) technology is an advanced modern resource commonly integrated into various forms of training. VR training simulations are customizable in that quality-grading parameter settings, physical environment, and user capacity can be modified to personal or professional preference. In this study, VR technology training practices are utilized to enact meaningful learning. Meaningful learning is achieved by providing visual and audial cues within the virtual training environment, weld performance skill development, and adequate skill practice time over a four-week span. This method of practice will reflect a new training style where beginning welders receive personalized feedback from both the VRTEX 360 virtual reality welding simulator and welding instructor. This training method benefits learners by expediting and enhancing their skill acquisition, adjusting their performance according to the various feedback they receive, and thereby experiencing meaningful learning. Results indicate that with each round of VR welding training participants’ test weld scores continuously increased, as well as consistently scoring 80% and higher. This enhanced performance of beginning welders implies VR welding training can effectively aid in developing complex welding skills. We recommend that future research investigate the effectiveness of parameter cues and total cost-savings of integrated VR technology into welding training methods.

High-quality matched transfer generation adversarial network for synthetic cross-material surface defect images

Generating Adversarial Network based on style transfer is an effective method to expand sample data. Nonetheless, an urgent issue that demands resolution is the fusion of cross-material defects and backgrounds to generate high-quality defect samples. In this paper, we propose the High-quality Matching Transfer Generative Adversarial Network (HMTGAN), an innovative framework. This network is based on the principles of CycleGAN and StyleGAN, specifically designed for advanced image generation and migration tasks. The network model incorporates multidimensional latent variables within the input image. It employs a unique method of latent space random sampling to effectively combine source defects and background materials. Additionally, a novel loss function is designed, leveraging the straight-through gradient with discrete random variables back-propagation, to effectively compare the binary defects between the source and synthetic images. Following this process, some realistic-looking defect samples are generated. We obtained a KID score of 120.76 and a FID score of 0.16, along with a Class IOU score of 0.11 on the crack defect dataset, by guiding the image generation through training style transformations. We conducted defect migration experiments on various textured surfaces to explore crack generation and migration. Extensive experiments on aluminum plate defect and crack datasets show that our method achieves state-of-the-art performance for image generation.

Implementation of interaction style training and comprehensive staff instruction in a community-based residential setting: Expanding the influence of applied behavior analysis in Italy.

Implementation of interaction style training and comprehensive staff instruction in a community-based residential setting: Expanding the influence of applied behavior analysis in Italy.

Evaluating Change in Body Composition and Impact of Menarche Across a Competitive Season in Elite Collegiate Gymnasts

The purpose of this study was to evaluate change in bone mineral density (BMD), BMD percentile (BMDp), lean mass (LM), fat-free mass index, body fat percentage (BF%), and muscle size (mCSA) and quality (EI) in collegiate female gymnasts over a competitive season and characterize the impact of menarche on changes. Twenty gymnasts completed a validated survey to assess age of menarche. Body composition was assessed via whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans at pre- and postseason. mCSA and EI were determined from a panoramic ultrasound scan of the vastus lateralis. Pre- to postseason changes were evaluated using paired sample t tests, and strength of relationships between were analyzed via bivariate correlations and linear regression. Significant losses in body fat percentage (Δ -1.1 ± 1.9%; p = .022) and EI (Δ -5.0 ± 5.8 a.u.; p = .002) were observed. No significant changes were observed in BMDp, mCSA, BMD, LM, or fat-free mass index (p = .310–.869). Age of menarche (15.4 ± 1.5 years) was negatively correlated with Δ BMDp (r = −.454; p = .044) and Δ mCSA (r = −.658; p = .002), explaining 21% and 43% of variation in Δ BMDp and Δ mCSA, respectively. Positive outcomes of gymnastics training, such as gains in LM and mCSA, may be attenuated by delayed menarche, suggested by increased EI and decreased body fat percentage, despite no changes in mCSA or overall LM. These findings may indicate a higher priority of fat utilization within the muscle over muscle and bone growth. Considering menarche as a significant predictor for Δ mCSA, this lack of increase (despite improved EI), may signify increased injury risk resulting from team-specific training style or insufficient energy intake to support appropriate muscle growth.