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Grossi, Davide, Wiebe van der Hoek, Christos Moyzes, and Michael Wooldridge. "Program models and semi-public environments." Journal of Logic and Computation 29, no. 7 (January 28, 2016): 1071–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/logcom/exv086.
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Abstract We develop a logic for reasoning about semi-public environments , i.e. environments in which a process is executing, and where agents in the environment have partial and potentially different views of the process. Previous work on this problem illustrated that it was problematic to obtain both an adequate semantic model and a language for reasoning about semi-public environments. We here use program models for representing the changes that occur during the execution of a program. These models serve both as syntactic objects and as semantic models, and are a modification of action models in Dynamic Epistemic Logic, in the sense that they allow for ontic change (i.e. change in the world or state). We show how program models can elegantly capture a notion of observation of the environment. The use of these models resolves several difficulties identified in earlier work, and admit a much simpler treatment than was possible in previous work on semi-public environments.
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Pomeroy, W. M. "The Fraser River basin – towards sustainability." Water Science and Technology 31, no. 8 (April 1, 1995): 33–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1995.0257.
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The Fraser River Basin occupies approximately one quarter of the area of British Columbia ranging from undeveloped forests to heavily urbanized centres. Competing demands are continually being made on the system with respect to preservation of the natural environment and economic development. In response to increasing stresses, the six year Fraser River Action Plan was initiated in 1991 to reduce pollution, enhance environmental quality, and develop an integrated basin management program based on sustainability. Activities addressing the first two are under way in the areas of pollution abatement, environmental quality and research, enforcement and compliance, and habitat restoration and conservation. Partnerships are critical to implementing a successful integrated management program. The Fraser Basin Management Program balances current social and economic needs with environmental conservation to achieve sustainability. Smaller scale management programs exist within the basin to address the highly urbanized/industrialized Fraser estuary (Fraser River Estuary Management Program) and the Port of Vancouver/Burrard Inlet (Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program). Environment Canada, in partnership with others, is cleaning up pollution and establishing effective sustainable management programs, before the conflicts between environment and economy reach a critical point. Results to date are encouraging.
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Mitchell, Murray F., Hal A. Lawson, Hans van der Mars, and Phillip Ward. "Chapter 6: Perspectives on the Future of Doctoral Programs." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 40, no. 3 (July 1, 2021): 392–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2020-0244.
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What does the future hold for Doctoral Programs for Physical Education Teacher Education (D-PETE) programs, faculty, and doctoral students? What can D-PETE faculty prioritize and do to create a more desirable future for D-PETE, PETE, and school physical education programs? What are the main facilitators, constraints, and barriers? Framed by these three questions, this chapter offers an action-oriented analysis of doctoral programs. Alongside physical education-specific program priorities influential factors in the external environment merit attention, including regional and state accreditation, neoliberal forces for accountability, the regulatory environment, program standards and national rankings, and declining enrollments. Mindful of alternative perspectives and university- and program-specific action plans, a dual priority appears to be crosscutting. Every D-PETE program needs to reflect theoretically sound and evidence-based practices, and D-PETE graduates need to be prepared to advance these practices after graduation. Toward these ends, it is timely to work toward consensus on a core knowledge base, explore how best to share resources across university boundaries, and join forces to solidify and safeguard appropriate practices. Today’s choices have short- and long-term consequences for each program and the profession overall, recommending that national priorities gain prominence alongside local program traditions and D-PETE faculty practices.
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Dewi, Luciana Triani, and Chandra Dewi K. "Analisis Prioritas Perbaikan Sistem Kerja Industri Rumah Tangga Dengan Program WISH." Jurnal Rekayasa Sistem Industri 4, no. 1 (October 9, 2017): 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.26593/jrsi.v4i1.1387.27-32.
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze work system improvements of home industries in Yogyakarta City,<br />based on participatory ergonomics approach. WISH (Work Improvement for Safe Home) action checklist<br />has been used as the instrument to analyse and evaluate the working conditions. WISH programme is<br />an action manual published by ILO (International Labour Organization) to improve work conditions of<br />home manufacturing by using a participatory approach. The working conditions in WISH action checklist<br />covers five aspects; i.e. materials storage and handling, machine safety, work stations, physical environment,<br />and welfare facilities and work organization. The early step in this study was identification of general<br />characteristics of home industries in Yogyakarta City. The results of identification were used as input in<br />developing improvement actions. Analysis was done to determine the priority among all improvement aspects<br />and improvement actions based on WISH action checklist. The findings show the most priority aspect of<br />improvement was Work Stations aspects with index priority 0.172. The action needed for the most priority<br />improvement aspect was developed by consideration of home industries characteristics.
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Steensma, Herman, and René van der Vlist. "Action Research to Reduce Sickness Absenteeism." Concepts and Transformation 3, no. 3 (January 1, 1998): 179–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/cat.3.3.02ste.
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An action research program was started in two Dutch concrete construction factories to reduce absenteeism due to sickness. Representatives of workers and managers analyzed all possible causes of absenteeism. This process was guided by the action researchers, who also explained theoretical models. Smaller working parties were then formed to formulate proposals for action. The working parties consisted of workers and foremen. Top management set aside a budget for improving the work environment. The communication structure in the organization was improved, especially by encouraging two-way communication and by creating more opportunities for workers to have their say and to participate. Care was taken to ensure a good fit between the absenteeism program and a Quality Control Program. The program succeeded in drastically reducing sickness absenteeism. The change process is described, with special attention to theoretical models and to the characteristics of action research.
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Gutekunst, Kevin R., and Maxwell T. Fogleman. "An Ergonomics Program to Control Cumulative Trauma Disorders in a Manufacturing Environment." Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting 32, no. 11 (October 1988): 656–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1518/107118188786762522.
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Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) at a manufacturing facility rose greatly from 1985 to 1986 and remained high through 1987. This rise resulted in time lost by injured workers and greater employee compensation for medical expenses. An action team evaluated the problem and suggested both short-term solutions and a long-term program for fewer CTDs. This work included historical research, job observation, videotape, interviews, and direct involvement of the workers. Short-term solutions included work station redesign, developing tailored holding fixtures, and designing ergonomic tools. The long-term program suggested a job rotation scheme, education about the causes and prevention of CTDs, and continued action team involvement. These efforts will continue, and the lessons learned will be applied at other company sites.
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INOGUCHI, TAKASHI. "Introduction to Special Issue: Quality of Life and Environmentalism in ASEAN." Japanese Journal of Political Science 15, no. 2 (April 23, 2014): 159–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1468109914000012.
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The Vientiane Action Program, issued in 2013, declared that the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will enhance integration, focusing on connectivity of member states by 2015. One of the policy tasks included in the Vientiane Action program, under the heading of Society, includes health and the environment. This special issue examines how ASEAN citizens evaluate their quality of life and environmentalism in order to help ASEAN achieve its goal of improving health and the environment by 2015 and beyond.
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Kerich, Mary. "A Call to Action: Nurse Leader Succession Plan in Acute Care." Journal of Management Research 10, no. 4 (October 14, 2018): 92. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jmr.v10i4.11812.
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Nurse leader succession plan in acute care is a business strategy that has a financial impact. Quality care and patient safety is reliant on effective clinical leadership. Efficiency and effectiveness in care delivery processes and outcomes translate into corporate financial sustainability. The premise of nurse leader succession plan is to build leadership capacity for clinicians, and enlarge nursing portfolio. Potential candidates acquire skills and knowledge pertinent to professional growth and leadership roles. Structured mentorship program focus on inter-professional collaboration that enhance clinical and leadership competencies. Individualized professional development plans align competencies with personal career goals. Emerging nurse leaders are inspired to demonstrate commitment and ownership of healthcare processes and outcomes. Regular performance appraisal and feedback provide objectivity in training and development programs. Additionally, communication and relationship management lead to efficiency and mentorship program integration. Succession plan and leadership development advances nursing discipline, autonomy, career development and job satisfaction. Therefore, a nurse leader succession plan provides a reflection on the voice of a nurse in hospital environment.
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Slattum, Patricia, Pamela Parsons, Mary Rubino, and Leland Waters. "Partnerships Connecting Healthcare and Community-Based Organizations in Virginia." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 545. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1777.
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Abstract The Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC)’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) partners with two programs, Senior Strong at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and the Richmond Health and Wellness Program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond VA to support their age-friendly initiatives. These programs enhance primary care for an older population experiencing adverse social determinants of health by providing screening around the 4Ms pillars of age-friendly healthcare and connecting participants with healthcare and community-based organizations. These programs offer a rich learning environment for interprofessional students. The VGEC GWEP strengthens these programs by developing faculty and student training in collaboration with the programs and facilitating program participation in the GWEP-CC Age-Friendly Action Community to develop and refine age-friendly practice workflows, referral pathways and documentation.
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Utami, Kristiana Sri. "Green Consumers Behavior: Perilaku Konsumen dalam Pembelian Produk Ramah Lingkungan." Jurnal Maksipreneur: Manajemen, Koperasi, dan Entrepreneurship 9, no. 2 (March 25, 2020): 209. http://dx.doi.org/10.30588/jmp.v9i2.499.
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<em>The government's concern in solving environmental problems is manifested by the launching of an environmental development program. The success of this program is highly influenced by people's behavior in choosing and consuming environmentally friendly products (also known as green consumers behavior). This study aims to examine the effects of environment knowledge, environment attitude, recycle behaviour, and political action on green consumers behavior in Yogyakarta Special Province, Indonesia by using quantitative descriptive analysis of a sample of 100 respondents who were randomly selected. The type of data used in this research is primary data. The research variables consist of a dependent variable, namely green consumers behaviour (GCB), and independent variables, namely environment knowledge, environment attitude, recycle behavior, and political action. The data is processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. The method of this analysis used multiple linear regression. The analysis results showed that the environment knowledge and environment attitude have not significant effects on green consumers behaviour. While, recycle behavior and political action have positive and significant effects on green consumers behavior.</em>
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Rao, A. Srinivasa, Waheed Kareem Abdul, and Nelson D’souza. "Perceived outcomes of action learning: study from a large public sector organization in UAE." Measuring Business Excellence 21, no. 4 (November 20, 2017): 291–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mbe-03-2017-0010.
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of action learning programs on individual performance improvement and career progression in a large banking sector organization in the UAE. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model was proposed and measured the outcomes of the action learning program variables in a public sector bank in the UAE. A total of 106 employees of the organization who had participated in a certified management program (CMP) have responded to the survey. Findings The outcomes of action learning program variables, such as self-efficacy, teamwork and performance management, were found to have an influence significantly on individual performance improvement. Research limitations/implications As the current study was focused on banking sector only, similar studies from other industries/sectors (e.g. trading, services, etc.) can be taken up for further research by including antecedents and consequences of participants of action learning programs. Practical implications This study could offer specific guidance to managers as to how and what type of education and learning programs to be provided to their team members for competency development and career progression. Social implications As the UAE economy is growing and population staying in the region is becoming multicultural, there is an ample need for managers to foster learning and education environment in various organizations to change culture and managerial practices toward achieving organizational objectives. Originality/value The study is original and provides value and direction for managers and senior management on talent development processes.
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Friman, Hen, Netser Matsliah, Yafa Sitbon, Ifaa Banner, and Yulia Einav. "Higher Education Learning How to Protect the Environment." Energies 13, no. 20 (October 19, 2020): 5450. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13205450.
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“Israeli Hope in Academia” is a program, designed by the president of the state of Israel, Reuven Rivlin. The program is based on the perception that Israeli society is changing, from having a clear majority and several minorities to a society comprised of four principal sectors that are roughly similar in size: secular Jews, religious Jews, Haredi (ultra-orthodox) Jews and Arabs. The program acts to encourage a more diverse and culturally competent higher education system that promotes partnership. One of the means to achieve that goal is to create meaningful educational interactions between people from academia and the younger generation of these sectors. Over the past year, students from various faculties in the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) took part in a course called “Green Ambassadors”, which corresponds with the “Israeli Hope” program. This course was considered an action learning course, which is a course that combines academic learning and social involvement that has an impact on the community. In order to illustrate the environmental topics and to achieve high participation levels of the pupils, the students created a mobile laboratory containing experiments and demonstrations in which the pupils took an active part. Thus, the course managed to make a significant impact on the community and achieve the goals set by the “Israeli Hope” program. This paper presents the “Israeli Hope” program, HIT and the “Green Ambassadors” course, as well as the methodology used to achieve the course’s goals. Finally, this paper will discuss the success levels of the course.
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Ammon, Douglas C., and S. Robert Cochran. "UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CORRECTIVE ACTION TECHNOLOGIES." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 1987, no. 1 (April 1, 1987): 611–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-1987-1-611.
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ABSTRACT Of the estimated 1.4 million underground petroleum and chemical storage tanks in the United States, between 100,000 and 400,000 may leak. The average cleanup cost is estimated by industry sources at $70,000, but corrective action may cost more than $1 million if water supplies are affected. Leaks can occur for several reasons, the most common of which is corrosion of the tank or associated piping systems. To detect leaks, a tank monitoring program can use any of four methods: (1) volumetric (quantitative) leak testing; (2) qualitative leak testing; (3) inventory controls; and (4) environmental effects monitoring, in which wells outside the tank are tested. Response to an underground storage tank leak takes two forms: the initial response to control immediate impacts, and permanent corrective measures. To be effective, the initial response technologies should be in place within hours of the discovered release. Such action usually consists of removing any remaining product in the tank and minimizing immediate risk to public health and the environment. Permanent corrective action focuses on site characterization and assessment to determine the need for further action, on calculation of transport rates, on assessment of the hazard to the environment and public, and on collection of data for selecting and designing further corrective actions.
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Delaney, Deborah, Heather Stewart, Robyn Cameron, Elizabeth Cardell, Samantha Carruthers, Anita Love, Andrew Pearson, and Pauline Calleja. "Supporting the development of program leaders in higher education: An action research case study." Australian Journal of Career Development 29, no. 3 (September 30, 2020): 205–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1038416220927796.
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The higher education (HE) landscape continues to grow in complexity; thus, there is a need to improve the understanding of leadership in this context. This action research (AR) study was undertaken in a multi-disciplinary context of an Australian university to develop and evaluate an action learning (AL) project promoting leadership practice. An overview of AL is provided to situate the case study methodology and to demonstrate how it is used to develop leadership capabilities and benefit ‘team learning’. The findings support the development of AR programs for leaders in the ever-changing environment of HE. The need for an understanding of what leadership is, the development of a learning community and the articulation of the learning processes are seen as essential to support leaders in their development. Leaders not only need to be reflective but also require a safe and trusting environment to support their quest for career progression, grants and awards.
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Perbawasari, Susie, Diah Fatma Sjoraida, and Vidia Ayu Lestari. "Proses Public Relations Dalam Program Gerakan Pungut Sampah Pemerintah Kota Bandung." Jurnal Penelitian Komunikasi 19, no. 2 (December 22, 2016): 95–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.20422/jpk.v19i2.59.
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GPS program was launched in order to improve people's active participation, creating awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, and build a new culture picking up trash. Communications and delivery of messages is done through socialization programs and social media, twitter. The purpose of this study to find out the Public Relations process that consists of collecting of facts and formulation of the problem, the planning and programming, the action and communication, and the evaluation of GPS program that has been done by the organizers. This study used descriptive method. Data collected were through interviews, observation and documents. The organizers of GPS program begins by listening to the comments that raised by external parties, also took to the field looking directly environmental conditions in Bandung to collecting the facts. Organizers prepared GPS program includes the introduction of the situation, goal setting, audience definition, selection of media and techniques of Public Relations, as well as budget planning. Action taken in the program organizers GPS is acting responsive and responsible, while communication in the program include Credibility, Context, Content, Clarity, Continuity and consistency, Channel, and Capability of the Audience. Evaluation program providers include evaluation for decision-making, evaluation of the achievement of objectives, evaluation of results and impact and evaluation of the implementation.
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Rukanda, Nandang, Sri Nurhayati, and Ganda Ganda. "PARTISIPASI KARANG TARUNA TERHADAP KEGIATAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI AKSI SOSIAL." Comm-Edu (Community Education Journal) 3, no. 2 (May 8, 2020): 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.22460/comm-edu.v3i2.4151.
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This study raises the problem of the still low Youth Organization Participation Against Community Activities in Cikole Village, Lembang District, West West Bandung Regency. The objectives of the study are: (1) To find out the organized youth activities in Cikole Village, Lembang Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency (2) To find out the effectiveness of social actions carried out by Youth Organization (3) To find out the impact of social action by Youth Organization on community participation . This research uses descriptive research methods, data collection techniques using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Research objects 50 people. The results of the research and findings show that: Youth activities with organized institutions color the lives of the people with various activities. The social action programs undertaken include (1) Collaborative Work to build villages and communities. (2) Greening the Environment. (3). Compensation for the poor, the poor and orphans. (4) Community Reading Gardens and (5) Houses for the Poor. There is a paradigm shift in thinking in people's lives by placing young people in strategic positions. The obstacle faced by Karang Taruna Cikole Village is the difficulty to synergize the various empowerments in an integrated program, funding constraints and misunderstanding among the members of the youth organization. The conclusion shows that social action carried out by Karang Taruna Cikole Village is seen as able to prosper the environment.
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Baron, Louis. "Authentic leadership and mindfulness development through action learning." Journal of Managerial Psychology 31, no. 1 (February 8, 2016): 296–311. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmp-04-2014-0135.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a three-year training program based on action learning principles with regard to its effectiveness in fostering authentic leadership (AL) and mindfulness among the participants. Design/methodology/approach – Data were obtained using a mixed-method design. Quantitative data were collected using a quasi-experimental sequential cohort design with comparison group, in which 143 participants responded to a self-evaluation questionnaire up to six times over a three-year period. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with 24 managers. Findings – The results indicate that, as participants evolved through the leadership development program, self-reports of AL and mindfulness increased significantly and linearly as determined using repeated measures ANOVA, paired t-tests, and content analysis of interviews. Practical implications – The results suggest that a leadership development program based on action learning principles can foster the development of AL and mindfulness. The core elements of action learning (i.e. working on real problems, gaining new insights in a supportive and confrontational environment of one’s peer) appear to be key to bringing about real changes in the behavior of participating managers and maximizing the chances of generating lasting effects. Originality/value – This is the first longitudinal study to demonstrate that the development of mindfulness and AL – which calls for internalization of attitudes and behaviors – can be fostered by a leadership development program. The question of whether AL can be developed through planned interventions is paramount for advancing theory and research on AL.
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Noviks, Gotfrīds, and Andris Skromulis. "THE ANALYSE OF AIR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY MONITORING IMPROVEMENT POSSIBILITIES." Environment. Technology. Resources. Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference 1 (August 3, 2015): 273. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/etr2009vol1.1111.
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Paper presents the results of air pollution analyses during last 8 years in Rezekne city. There is carried out a research of atmospheric dust particles, found correlations between concentrations of different air pollutants. Is given overview about air quality measurements in other countries, pointed out air ionization importance on air quality evaluation. The aim of the research – to ground the extension of air quality monitoring indicators including parameters of the air ionisation and to work out an action program to improve an air quality in working areas and recreating zones.
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Salter, William J., Susannah Hoch, and Jared Freeman. "Human Factors Challenges in After-Action Reviews in Distributed Simulation-Based Training." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 49, no. 25 (September 2005): 2145–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120504902506.
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This paper discusses human factors issues in designing methods to develop and deliver After Action Reviews (AARs) in the Navy-sponsored Debriefing Distributed Simulation-Based Exercises (DDSBE) research program. DDSBE is intended to develop and test methods for collecting, analyzing, presenting, and distributing performance data in the emerging Navy distributed simulation training environment. In addition to research-driven AAR design, the program includes considerable software development: building a simulation testbed, developing and integrating automated and semi-automated data collection tools, and designing and implementing automated analysis methods. Considerable data will be collected automatically. Consequently, trainers will not be required to observe an aspect of performance to include it in an AAR. Although AARs are used after actual military actions and after live training, we confine our discussion to distributed simulation-based training, the focus of DDSBE.
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Carrero, Justin, Anna Krzeminska, and Charmine E. J. Härtel. "The DXC technology work experience program: disability-inclusive recruitment and selection in action." Journal of Management & Organization 25, no. 04 (July 2019): 535–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2019.23.
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AbstractWith the rapid advancement of innovative technology, coupled with IT being a core function in contemporary business, there has been an upward trend of multi-national companies (MNCs) reporting a skill deficit in areas such as data analytics and cybersecurity (Columbus, 2017. IBM predicts demand for data scientists will soar 28% By 2020. Forbes; NeSmith, 2018. The cybersecurity gap is an industry crisis. Forbes). In a recent survey with over 3,000 CIOs, 65% indicated their organizations were unable to maintain par with the progression of technology in areas such as data analytics and security due to a lack of adequate talent (Harvey Nash & KPMG, 2018. CIO survey 2018). Although, organizations have recently started to expand their talent pipeline following a neurological breakthrough: research as well as anecdotal evidence suggests adults with mild forms of autism display above-average intelligence, increased attention focus, and high visual–spatial abilities; a combination in high market demand for roles such as software testing, data analysis, cybersecurity, and engineering due to their uncanny ability with pattern recognition, information processing, analytics, and attention to detail.These auspicious developments come at the helm of an increasing rate of governments around the world implementing provisions to their labour regulations towards equitable hiring of people with disabilities (Myors et al., 2017. Perspectives from 22 countries on the legal environment for selection. Handbook of Employee Selection. 659–677. Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School of Business.). Some, such as France, Japan, Kenya, Korea, and Taiwan, have gone so far as to set quota targets (Myors et al., 2017. Perspectives from 22 countries on the legal environment for selection. Handbook of Employee Selection. 659–677. Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School of Business.). The implication for organizations is that they need to develop disability-inclusive recruitment and selection systems along with work designs and environments that are disability friendly. But what does this mean in practice? What does a disability-inclusive recruitment and selection system look like?Enter DXC Technology (DXC): born out of a merger between global conglomerate Computer Science Corporation and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, generating close to $25 billion annually in revenue, with clients across more than 70 countries, they strategically became a pioneer in the digital transformation that was taking place globally. In the wake of the breakthrough in employment diversity, DXC recognized this as an opportunity to gain a critical edge within the increasingly competitive talent pool market. First, design a program of their own for recruiting and selecting adults with high functioning autism. Next, through a collaboration with various universities including the University of Queensland and Macquarie University, Neurodiversity Hubs were established; an initiative designed to assist neurodivergent students with obtaining work experience and internships. In doing so, they faced the following key challenges: How could they design a recruitment and selection strategy for neurodivergent individuals that was equitable, ethical, and efficient? In particular, where could they find suitable neurodivergent candidates, what criteria should they use to select them, and how should they handle unsuccessful candidates to ensure beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders?
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Zafeiroudi, Aglaia. "Enhancing Adolescents’ Environmental Responsibility Through Outdoor Recreation Activities." Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 9, no. 6 (November 19, 2020): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2020-0110.
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Spending time outdoors fosters a sense of connectedness and empathy with nature and has a clear effect on attitudes and behaviour towards the environment. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an outdoor activities intervention program on adolescents’ sense of responsibility towards the environment. Participants included 262 adolescents (135 girls and 127 boys) aged 13-17 years who were divided into experimental (n = 141) and control groups (n = 121). The 15-day outdoor intervention program included trekking, mountain biking, orienteering, archery, ropes courses, canoeing on a lake, via ferrata rock climbing, night hiking, and overnight camping. Participants completed an Environmental Responsibility questionnaire (Zafeiroudi & Hatzigeorgiadis, 2013) before and after participation in the activities program. The questionnaire included five scales that focused on perceptions of information on environmental issues, environmental cognitive and affective beliefs, predisposition for environmental action, and environmentally responsible behaviour. Analysis of variance with repeated measures revealed improved scores amongst adolescents who participated in the intervention program, notably within the specific scales used to evaluate perceived information, affective beliefs, predisposition for individual action, and predisposition for encouraging others. A follow-up analysis of covariance revealed that participants in the experimental group scored higher overall than did those in the control group. Taken together, these findings add to the current literature focused on psychosocial and behavioural mechanisms associated with environmental awareness. Our findings also suggest that outdoor recreational activities may be an effective supplement and a more challenging alternative to programs currently provided by environmental and active leisure associations.
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Ardi, Ardi, Kamrullah M, Muh Rezeki A., La Ode Ngkoimani, Irfan Ido, Muhamad Abas, Muhammad Zein Abdullah, and La Ode Muhammad Elwan. "IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT USAHA PERTAMBANGAN EMAS PT. PANCA LOGAM MAKMUR DI KABUPATEN BOMBANA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA." Journal Publicuho 3, no. 3 (October 30, 2020): 405. http://dx.doi.org/10.35817/jpu.v3i3.16494.
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The purpose of this paper is to determine the Community Development and Empowerment Program of PT. Panca Logam Makmur, Bombana Regency with the aim of encouraging the economy, education, socio-culture, health, and the environment of the community around the mine, both individually and collectively. This study uses the Secondary Data Analysis (ASD) method using secondary data, in the form of research data and institutional administrative documentary data. The results of this study are: (1) The realization of the social responsibility of PT. Panca Logam Makmur in 2010-2015 consisted of three main programs, including: (a) community development programs; (b) infrastructure development program; and (c) social welfare action programs; (2) PT. PPM main program plan. Panca Logam Makmur has planned 7 programs or 87.5 percent of the 8 main compulsory PPM programs for metal mineral IUPs; and (3) The implementation of community development and empowerment has not yet compiled a PPM Master Plan which is guided by the PPM blue print for Southeast Sulawesi Province in accordance with Article 57 of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 26 of 2018.
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Fattah, Mustamin, and Sayuri Sayuri. "Penguatan Program Pengabdian Masyarakat Melalui Kegiatan KKL Posdaya Masjid." FENOMENA 11, no. 1 (June 1, 2019): 47–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/fj.v11i1.1380.
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This research is based on the phenomenon that community service activities carried out by Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam (PTAI) from more or less the same year have not been linked to the results of research in the social religious field. As a result, the relevance, benefits, and contribution of PTAI to the community become less visible. This research is a field work research. Partisipatory Action Reseacrh analysis was used in this study. The results of this study are 1) Strategy to build public awareness about clean living in the environment is done by inviting them to work together to clean the environment starting from cleaning the mosque, TPA, Mushalla, and educational institutions around. 2) Strategies to develop a community mindset can realize the potential of nature and the surrounding human resources to be processed through socialization on the use of the natural environment, including household waste, training in making paving blocks from plastic waste, and processing waste into compost. 3) Strategy to build active communication between citizens and the government with assistance to citizens, and 4) Strategy to build a spirit of diversity in the community.
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Cao, Xiao Fen. "Research on the Design and Implementation of Basketball Teaching Platform Based on Internet Technology." Advanced Materials Research 791-793 (September 2013): 1664–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.791-793.1664.
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With the development of computer science and technology, Internet technology has been widely used which changes the mode of transmission of information. Basketball is the favorite sport of boys. Due to the lack of school basketball sports teaching resources and sports technology, many students cannot select their favorite sports programs. Basketball sports training belong to the action exemplary teaching. The requirements of teaching process on the action skill are relatively high. The students cannot fully grasp essential basketball action only rely on the classes. Based on this, the paper designs and develops the basketball Internet teaching platform and selects coaxial cable as the network transfer tool according to video data transmission characteristics. This paper studies the method of design of video and CAI courseware using advanced video production and conversion software Minicapture. It also programs and controls basketball virtual interactive environment using VRML technology and finally it gets the design and implementation of the platform of the basketball Internet teaching program.
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Jones, Sherry Everett, Lani S. Wheeler, Alisa M. Smith, and Tim McManus. "Adherence to National Asthma Education and Prevention Program’s “How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?” Recommendations." Journal of School Nursing 25, no. 5 (September 21, 2009): 382–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1059840509343292.
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School health policies and programs provide the framework for a safe and supportive environment for students with asthma. School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006 data were examined to assess whether schools nationwide have policies and programs consistent with the “How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?” checklist from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Adherence to some of the recommendations on the checklist was high. For example, 80% or more of schools allowed students to carry and self-administer asthma medications, and obtained and kept asthma action plans. For other recommendations, however, far fewer schools had the recommended polices or programs; most notably, less than one third of schools had a full-time Registered Nurse. Improvements in many school policies and programs are needed so that students have a safe and supportive school environment to help them control their asthma while away from home.
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Alsowayegh, Najat Hussein, and Ibrahim Garba. "Action Research for Unearthing Paradigmatic Assumptions in a MALL Environment: Reflecting on a WhatsApp™ Intervention to Support Foundation Year Students' Communication." English Language Teaching 14, no. 7 (June 28, 2021): 72. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v14n7p72.
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The current study is the first of a two-part action research study to support student's communication using WhatsApp™ at a Foundation Year language program in Saudi Arabia. The study focused on unearthing the assumptions behind the support using factual knowledge gathered from 24 female students. Using a questionnaire that included ten closed-ended questions and a focus on three open-ended questions, the data indicated that the students found the MALL environment and the content agreed with supporting their learning. Some students opined their challenges of remaining in the environment. Others found learning in the MALL environment helpful and improved their reading and writing. Taking an action research approach allowed the two teacher-researchers to unearth the paradigmatic purpose behind supporting students in the MALL environment. The current research falls within the scope of surfacing and linking MALL action with MALL practice, contributing to the active bridging of the paradigmatic purpose of sharing content with students outside their classes in a MALL environment.
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McClelland, Tom. "The Mental Affordance Hypothesis." Mind 129, no. 514 (July 1, 2019): 401–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzz036.
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Abstract Our successful engagement with the world is plausibly underwritten by our sensitivity to affordances in our immediate environment. The considerable literature on affordances focuses almost exclusively on affordances for bodily actions such as gripping, walking or eating. I propose that we are also sensitive to affordances for mental actions such as attending, imagining and counting. My case for this ‘Mental Affordance Hypothesis’ is motivated by a series of examples in which our sensitivity to mental affordances mirrors our sensitivity to bodily affordances. Specifically, subjects perceive opportunities to perform a mental action and their doing so leads, under the right conditions, to the automatic preparation of that action. I conclude by sketching a mental affordance research program that would reinforce my case for the Mental Affordance Hypothesis and establish its ramifications for a number of debates across philosophy and psychology.
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Puji Hastuti, Karunia. "Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Karya Ilmiah Mahasiswa Geografi Melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis SETS (Science, Environment, Technology, Society)." Geodika: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu dan Pendidikan Geografi 4, no. 2 (December 29, 2020): 117–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.29408/geodika.v4i2.2642.
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Writing is a process for expressing ideas. Facts in the field show that most students still think that writing is a difficult and insignificant thing. Another fact shows that the writing culture has shifted to a copy-paste culture. Therefore, a certain strategy is needed to stimulate students to overcome various difficulties in writing scientific papers. This study aims to improve students' scientific writing skills by applying SETS (Science, Environment, Technology, Society) based learning. The research method used was Classroom Action Research with the Kemmis and Mctaggart model. The research subjects were 14 students of the Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat University. The data analysis used was the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the average score of students' scientific writing skills in pre-action was 59.14% (sufficient category), 70.42% in Cycle I (good category), and 76.71% in Cycle II (good category). Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the application of SETS-based learning can improve scientific writing skills for students of the Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lambung Mangkurat.
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Bihastuti, Endhita Januar. "PENERAPAN HEALING ENVIRONMENT PADA PERANCANGAN SEKOLAH DASAR LUAR BIASA BAGIAN TUNALARAS." ARSITEKTURA 15, no. 2 (November 1, 2017): 447. http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/arst.v15i2.12596.
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<em>Children with emotional and behavioral disorders are one of kind children with special education need. Education as a basic right of every child in Indonesia, especially children with emotional and behaviour disorder, has not been fully realized, this is due to the lack of awareness of parents and teachers. The earlier the children with emotional and behaviour disorders are detected, the higher the expectation to recovery is, so special elementary school for emotional and behaviour disorder facilities are essential. For designing a building that maximizes space program and environmental atmosphere available with the type of needs and program activities that take place, the healing environment is chosen as a design solution at the planned school. Healing environment is related to the creation of an environment that affects health by influencing action and interaction by applying the sensory, natural, and psychological aspects. Aspects of the healing environment will be applied to the spatial, site, form and mass arrangement, and landscape.</em>
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Seymour, Kathryn. "Building on strengths: A new framework for positive youth development program practice." Queensland Review 24, no. 1 (June 2017): 5–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/qre.2017.3.
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AbstractThis article introduces a new strengths-based approach to youth development program practice developed in Queensland, Australia. This approach is encapsulated in a good practice framework, its six principles, their underlying indicators and examples of action. The framework is a wholly new synthesis of academic, youth and practitioner expertise, and demonstrates the complex ecological nature of youth programs and the bi-directional links between the diversity of staff and youth needs, and contributions made within the program environment. I introduce the framework by discussing each of the six principles, which focus on the themes of learning and development; leadership and decision making; an inclusive ethos; community service; partnerships and networking; and ethical promotion. Taken together, the principles presented here embody an innovative, comprehensive and comprehensible framework for volunteer and paid youth practitioners, service providers and youth studies scholars.
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Melinda G. Miller, Julie M. Davis, Wendy Boyd, and Susan Danby. "Learning about and Taking Action for the Environment: Child and Teacher Experiences in a Preschool Water Education Program." Children, Youth and Environments 24, no. 3 (2014): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.24.3.0043.
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Kazimierska, Olga. "Simulation of Life Raft Motions on Irregular Wave - An Analysis of Situations Leading to Raft Capsizing." Polish Maritime Research 25, s1 (May 1, 2018): 42–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2018-0021.
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Abstract Successful rescue action at sea is based on a. o. a correct choice of rescue means and their reliability. Operational characteristics of life-saving appliances determine their performance in a given water area. Therefore they affect duration time of rescue action and decide this way on survival time of shipwrecked persons. This paper presents impact of characteristics of circular inflatable life rafts on their dynamics in a given sea environment. Particular issues dealing with raft motion were analyzed and their solutions were then presented in the form of computer programs built into MATLAB environment. The programs operate on the open choice basis–the user is requested to introduce data of a raft to be investigated. The program clearly informs which units should be used for the data. The obtained results allow to limit survivours searching area and simultaneously form the basis for working out a model of searched object drift motion. In this work the use was made of the results obtained from the KBN research project No. 4T12C03827 in which an attempt was made to analyzing capsize probability of a raft at given sea states. The raft investigated in the project is also used as a reference raft in the computer programs developed in this work.
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Huboyo, Haryono, Hari Wibowo, and Winda Retna Sari. "Green House Gases (GHG’s) Emission Reduction Measures and Verification Challenge at Transport Sector." MATEC Web of Conferences 159 (2018): 01027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815901027.
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The Ministry of Transportation Republic of Indonesia adopted several co-benefits activities related to climate change mitigation action through 2010-2014. In order to claim these activities results as climate change mitigation action, Ministry of Environment and Forestry need to verify them. The verification covers data accuracy, consistency, transparency and completeness of data quality and information. The author also verify the other parameters such as the calculation method, managerial system, monitoring system and funding support. In this program, several mitigation actions were implemented such as Area Traffic Control System (ATCS), traffic impact control, parking management, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, smart driving, non-motorized transport, shifting from private vehicles to rail transport, rejuvenating of navigation facilities, aircraft fleet rejuvenation, renewal of the operation and maintenance system of airplane and improvement of flight navigation system during take-off and landing. The absolute difference results between claim and verification for all climate change mitigation actions based on Government Regulation (PP) No. 61/2011 were 13.44% - 43.5%. While for mitigation action beyond PP 61/2011, the absolute difference were 0% - 67.31%. There are no mitigation action satisfying all verification criteria. Based on these verification activities, The Ministry of Transportation should refine the method of mitigation action.
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de Jong, Marja A. J. G., Annemarie Wagemakers, and Maria A. Koelen. "“We Don’t Assume That Everyone Has the Same Idea About Health, Do We?” Explorative Study of Citizens’ Perceptions of Health and Participation to Improve Their Health in a Low Socioeconomic City District." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14 (July 9, 2020): 4958. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17144958.
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In community health promotion programs that aim to reduce health inequities, citizen participation is recommended, as it strengthens citizens’ active involvement and has a positive impact on health. A prerequisite for citizen participation is recognizing and incorporating citizens’ perceptions of health. Therefore, this study aimed to explore these perceptions and actions needed to improve the health of citizens living in a low socioeconomic city district. Concept mapping was used to actively engage community members as part of the action research method. Eleven community groups (n = 89 citizens) together with community workers participated in the study. Participants in all groups agreed that health entails more than the absence of disease, and therefore it is a multidimensional concept. Social relations, physical activity, positive life attitude, healthy eating, and being in control were important perceptions about health. Although the participants were aware of the relation between lifestyle and health, actions to improve health included doing things together, collaboration, self-confidence, focusing on possibilities, and socially shared meanings. Creating a supportive environment to address health behavior appeared to be the most important action for citizens to facilitate behavior change. Concept mapping helped to involve citizens and provided community workers with valuable information to shape the program together with citizens.
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Iswari, Rizky Dewi, and Suyud W. Utomo. "Evaluasi Penerapan Program Adiwiyata Untuk Membentuk Perilaku Peduli Lingkungan di Kalangan Siswa (Kasus: SMA Negeri 9 Tangerang Selatan dan MA Negeri 1 Serpong)." Jurnal Ilmu Lingkungan 15, no. 1 (May 13, 2017): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jil.15.1.35-41.
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ABSTRAKPerilaku peduli lingkungan masih sangat minim, termasuk di kalangan siswa. Salah satu upaya untuk membentuk perilaku peduli lingkungan di kalangan siswa yaitu melalui penerapan program Adiwiyata melalui pendidikan formal pada semua jenjang sekolah. Permasalahannya, penerapan program Adiwiyata yang telah dilakukan ternyata belum menjamin terbentuknya perilaku peduli lingkungan warga sekolah. Atas dasar deksripsi tersebut, maka tujuan dari penelitian yaitu menganalisis hubungan Adiwiyata dalam upaya pembentukan perilaku peduli lingkungan, ditinjau dari aspek pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil riset di sekolah yang sudah Adiwiyata menunjukkan sebesar 48% siswa tingkat pengetahuannya tinggi, 99% siswa mempunyai sikap baik terhadap lingkungan, dan 79% siswa mempunyai tindakan baik terhadap lingkungan. Adapun sekolah yang belum Adiwiyata, sebesar 33% siswa tingkat pengetahuannya tinggi, 99% siswa mempunyai sikap baik terhadap lingkungan, dan 76% siswa mempunyai tindakan baik terhadap lingkungan. Dengan demikian terdapat hubungan antara penerapan Adiwiyata dengan pembentukan pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan di kalangan siswa.Kata kunci: Adiwiyata, perilaku peduli lingkungan, pengetahuan, sikap, tindakanABSTRACTBehavior of environmental awareness is still low, even among students. One effort to create behavior of environmental awareness among students through Adiwiyata program, which is integrate in formal education at all, levels of school. The problem is, application of Adiwiyata program can’t guarantee to create behavior awareness. Based on that descriptions, purpose of this study is to evaluate implementation of Adiwiyata program, comparing student’s behavior in two different school, and to analyze the relationship between Adiwiyata and behavior of environmental awareness from three aspect, knowledge, attitude, and action. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The result showed, Adiwiyata school have 48% students with high knowledge, 99% students with good attitudes, and 79% students with good action toward environment. In other hand, non Adiwiyata school have 33% students with high knowledge, 99% students with good attitudes, and 76% students with good action toward environment. Thus, there is relationship between implementation of Adiwiyata program to build knowledge, attitude and action toward environment.Keywords: Adiwiyata, behavior of environmental awareness, knowledge, attitude, actionCitation: Iswari, R.D, dan Utomo, S.W. (2017). Evaluasi Penerapan Program Adiwiyata Untuk Membentuk Perilaku Peduli Lingkungan di Kalangan Siswa (Kasus: SMA Negeri 9 Tangerang Selatan dan MA Negeri 1 Serpong). Jurnal Ilmu Lingkungan, 15(1), 35-41, doi:10.14710/jil.15.1.35-41
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Saputra, Indra, and Etty Murwaningsari. "Do Environmental Performance and Disclosure Contribute to the Economic Performance? The Moderating Role of Corporate Action." Journal of Accounting Research, Organization and Economics 4, no. 1 (April 6, 2021): 29–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.24815/jaroe.v4i1.18672.
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Objective – The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of environmental performance and environmental disclosure on economic performance of the Indonesian listed manufacturing companies by using corporate action as a moderating variable. Design/methodology – This study used secondary data obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia. The sample consisted of manufacturing companies that are listed and follow the Company Performance Rating Assessment Program (Program Penilaian Peringkat Kinerja Perusahaan/PROPER) issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for the period of 2011-2016. The study employed a purposive sampling approach, which includes 22 companies with 132 observations. The multiple linear regression method was used for data analysis. Results – The results indicated that environmental performance has a significant positive effect while environmental disclosure has a significant negative effect on economic performance. The testing of corporate action as a moderating variable demonstrated that it could not strengthen the effect of environmental performance on economic performance. However, it could enhance the effect of environmental disclosure on economic performance.
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Fergusson, Lee, Timothy A Allred, and Troy Dux. "Work-Based Learning and Research for Mid-Career Professionals: Professional Studies in Australia." Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning 14 (2018): 001–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3930.
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Aim/Purpose: Work-based learning has been identified in the literature, and is established in academia and in the global worlds of work; however, an examination of work-based research, particularly at the doctoral level, has been less well articulated. Moreover, a paucity of published literature on either work-based research or Professional Studies means little is known about the dynamics and drivers of these domains. This study aims to begin addressing the shortfall in literature on work-based research and Professional Studies programs, using the program at University of Southern Queensland as an example Background: This paper examines work-based research in the context of the Professional Studies program at University of Southern Queensland in Australia, with which the authors are affiliated. Methodology: Analysis of work-based research includes discussion of ‘messy’ research environments and the changing nature of workplaces, along with the opportunities and challenges such environments pose for action researchers. Contribution: In addition to addressing a shortfall in the published literature on work-based research, the paper also contributes insight into the mechanisms used to promote reflective practice and the generation of professional artefacts. Findings: Often driven by altruism, work-based research as implemented in the Professional Studies program results in a so-called ‘triple dividend’, designed to benefit the individual researcher, work environment, and community of practice. Recommendations for Practitioners: To be successful contributors to work-based research, practitioners need to reflect carefully and deeply on experience, planning and outcomes, using what in this paper we call ‘micro-reflective’ (personal) and ‘macro-reflective’ (program) cycles of reflection. Recommendation for Researchers: In addition to generating new knowledge and expanding the frontiers of workplaces, work-based research is often motivated by complicated and wide-reaching imperatives; work-based researchers therefore need to consider the goals, objectives, priorities and vision of their work environments, as well as understand issues related to bias, ethical practice and the nature of insider research. Impact on Society: Work-based learning and research address the complexities, challenges and future demands of Australian workplaces along with the work, mobility and personal development needs of mid- to senior-career professionals. Future Research: In addition to the multitude of action research programs possible in work-places in Australia, more research is needed to understand higher education work-based learning and its relation to, and impact on, work-based research, particularly when applying mixed methods research to work environments.
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Hou, Xin, Yuna Ma, Yang Wu, and Weiwei Wang. "Implementing green education of urban families: An action research project in Beijing, China." Action Research 18, no. 1 (December 5, 2019): 19–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1476750319889385.
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Crises in food safety have attracted increased public attention in many countries, typically posing serious threats to public health and causing potential economic, social, and environmental damage. This research applied a green social work framework and developed a family-based and child-centered education model in a Chinese urban context. The green educational model engaged practitioners in a participatory and cooperative learning process to explore practical solutions for food safety that had social and environmental value. Applying action research, this program engaged participant families in extended ways of knowing in educational activities, through which to enhance their emotional connection with the natural environment, and develop critical knowing and reflective action. The program generated useful insights for green social work intervention and public education to improve environmental justice and providing lessons about action research as a method of engagement for social workers.
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Pavlenko, Maksym, and Tetiana Varava. "Information tools for teaching the basics of programming in high school." Ukrainian Journal of Educational Studies and Information Technology 5, no. 3 (September 30, 2017): 58–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.32919/uesit.2017.03.06.
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The article focuses on the problem of finding methodological approaches to the use of information programming tools in the course of computer science high school. The definition of information tools for teaching as electronic means of storage, processing and transfer of educational information through computers is set out. The authors, based on the analysis of four existing training programs in computer science 5-9 classes, identified the topics for studying students of the middle classes of programming: "Algorithms and Programs", "Algorithms and their Implementers", "Algorithmization and Programming", "Fundamentals of algorithmization and programming". It is revealed that the computer science curriculum for grades 8-9 for general education institutions with in-depth study of individual subjects does not include any programming topics. The analysis of methodological recommendations on informatics teaching in 2016-2018 academic years allowed to determine the competency tasks that students should learn to solve when they study computer science in high school, for example, to develop and run a linear geometric figure drawing algorithm, to recreate the motion of a computer ' object on the plane, including the interception of obstacles, create a simple computer game using variables, analyze the results of the implementation of programs for processing values of numeric type, create a software project and more. The authors analyze the possibilities of such information learning tools as online gaming platforms, Internet resources, online programming learning environments, graphical programming environments, interactive learning environments, and application development environments. The methodical approaches to the use of informational learning tools in the course of computer science high school: the implementation of online online exercises to learn theoretical concepts, solving problems from the basics of algorithmization and programming in the online environment, teaching the stages of creating a program project through the study of online courses, the implementation of tasks for training programming in the online learning environment; learning in action with a graphical programming environment for robots; development of a software project in the programming environment.
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Guan, Wenyu. "English Program Service Quality and Student Satisfaction at a Southern Chinese University." Journal of Studies in Education 11, no. 2 (April 22, 2021): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jse.v11i2.18445.
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This research paper explores the relationship between perceived service quality of a college English program and student satisfaction in a public university in Southern China. An action priority matrix was developed to aid administrators, at the departmental and school level, allocate limited resources to identified areas of priority. A convenience sample of 2954 first-year students from 18 departments volunteered to take a survey on attitudes related to aspects of the English program in the first semester, including views on the physical learning environment, institution, faculty, course content, and interaction/communication. Using the importance-performance analysis (IPA) technique, this study found that classroom environment was considered the most important for the English program, while instruction methods such as individual and group presentation were the least important. For service quality, the best performance was connected to instructors, while the most negative relates to social opportunities, grading, and instruction methods. This study also found that first-year students prioritized CET4 test-taking skills and knowledge in the classroom. Chinese developed Apps for English learning were considered ineffective platforms for English learning. Evidence shows that female students placed greater importance on classroom environment and facilities, while males emphasized more on learning technologies.
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Chiang, P. C., E. E. Chang, and C. P. Huang. "Integrated water management plans towards sustainability: the Taiwan experience." Water Supply 7, no. 2 (July 1, 2007): 31–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/ws.2007.038.
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This report summarizes past and current activities in water management in Taiwan based on four major programs: (1) Taiwan 2000: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Protection (The 1985–1988), (2) Taiwan Agenda 21: National Sustainable Development (1998–2003), (3) Local Agenda 21: Environmental Action Plan Towards Sustainability (2003–2006), and (4) Sustainable Water Environment. Taiwan 2000 was for the first time in Taiwan the government encouraged industries to seek a balance between economic development and environmental protection. According to the principles and visions of Agenda 21, the Government has implemented visions and strategies for national sustainable development to serve as the basic guidelines for keeping up with the development in the 21st century. Local Agenda 21 was also developed by the local city and county governments from 2003 to 2006. It has an emphasis on sustainable water environment, total emission control, eco-industrial parks, sustainable transportation, and green community promotion. In addition, a fifth program, Water Safety Plan, was developed as the “Green Blue-Print” for the development of strategies and guidelines of national sustainable water environment. It focuses on Source Water Implementation Plan Rule (SWIPR), modernization of water treatment plants, and the implementation of Integrated Performance Evaluation (IPE) Program.
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Frighetto, Giovanni, Mauro A. Zordan, Umberto Castiello, and Aram Megighian. "Action-based attention in Drosophila melanogaster." Journal of Neurophysiology 121, no. 6 (June 1, 2019): 2428–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00164.2019.
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The mechanism of action selection is a widely shared fundamental process required by animals to interact with the environment and adapt to it. A key step in this process is the filtering of the “distracting” sensory inputs that may disturb action selection. Because it has been suggested that, in principle, action selection may also be processed by shared circuits in vertebrate and invertebrates, we wondered whether invertebrates show the ability to filter out “distracting” stimuli during a goal-directed action, as seen in vertebrates. In this experiment, action selection was studied in wild-type Drosophila melanogaster by investigating their reaction to the abrupt appearance of a visual distractor during an ongoing locomotor action directed to a visual target. We found that when the distractor was present, flies tended to shift the original trajectory toward it, thus acknowledging its presence, but they did not fully commit to it, suggesting that an inhibition process took place to continue the unfolding of the planned goal-directed action. To some extent flies appeared to take into account and represent motorically the distractor, but they did not engage in a complete change of their initial motor program in favor of the distractor. These results provide interesting insights into the selection-for-action mechanism, in a context requiring action-centered attention, that might have appeared rather early in the course of evolution. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Action selection and maintenance of a goal-directed action require animals to ignore irrelevant “distracting” stimuli that might elicit alternative motor programs. In this study we observed, in Drosophila melanogaster, a top-down mechanism inhibiting the response toward salient stimuli, to accomplish a goal-directed action. These data highlight, for the first time in an invertebrate organism, that the action-based attention shown by higher organisms, such as humans and nonhuman primates, might have an ancestral origin.
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Widodo, Hendro, and Avanti Vera Risti P. "Pendidikan Karakter Holistik Integratif di PAUD Terpadu ‘Aisyiyah Nur’aini Ngampilan Yogyakarta." AL-ATHFAL : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN ANAK 3, no. 2 (December 30, 2017): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/al-athfal.2017.32-03.
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This study aims to determine: 1) The basis of character education holistically and integratively in Early Childhood Nuraini; 2) The PAUD program environment is developed for the development of character education in a holistic and integrative manner; 3) actions and actions of educators in their role of developing character education holistically and integratively, and 4) parent involvement in the character education model holistically and integratively.The results of this study can be summarized as follows: 1) Moral Education Platform, Moral, Holistic and Integrative Character in Integrated Early Childhood 'Aisyiyah Nur'aini uses the foundation of religion, local culture and objective values of the nation. Character values can be taught systematically in the Holistic character education model as follows: a) Habituation (good habituation and culture), b) learning good things (mora, knowing), c) morale Feeling and loving: feeling and loving good, d) moral acting (good action), and e) model (moral model) of the surrounding environment; 2) the environment here is divided into the physical and social environment. In view of the physical environment shows the lack of school lighting due to the geographic conditions of schools located in the lowlands and surrounding there are level buildings so that the school conditions seem dark or lack of open lighting. Non-physical environment is seen from the interaction of all teachers in developing character education in an integrative holistic way. Implementation of character education is done every day in the classroom through habituation (habituation) with modeling of teachers with 5K requirements (consensus, commitment, consistent, continuous and consequent); 3) The teacher's action is to integrate the child's character in integrated intellectual, moral and physical development; and 4) parental involvement in character education through parenting education and parenting class activities.
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Landry, Susan D., and Steve Scherrer. "VECAP™ - Controlling Emissions, Protecting the Environment, Continuous Improvement - The Voluntary Emissions Control Action Program for Brominated Flame Retardants." SAE International Journal of Engines 1, no. 1 (April 14, 2008): 770–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-1284.
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Gómez, Sofía, and Heide Castañeda. "“Recognize Our Humanity”: Immigrant Youth Voices on Health Care in Arizona’s Restrictive Political Environment." Qualitative Health Research 29, no. 4 (February 15, 2018): 498–509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732318755580.
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The “DACAmented Voices in Healthcare” project examined the intersection of restrictive immigration policies and health care via photovoice, a participatory action research approach, with immigrant youth living in Arizona, who were recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. These “DACAmented” youth took part in nine photovoice sessions exploring their health care experiences and accessibility to care using documentary photography and narratives. They poignantly illustrated their experiences through images identifying their main health concerns and strengths, facilitating the development of health policy recommendations. This article illustrates the thematic findings and discusses policy recommendations and lessons learned from presentations to policy makers and health care providers. Findings suggest that immigrant youth are knowledgeable of their family’s health care needs and hold a unique and important position within mixed-status households. Health care providers can benefit from the proposed recommendations by building bridges to care to address health equity in immigrant communities.
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Ballantyne, Roy, John Fien, and Jan Packer. "Intergenerational Influence in Environmental Education: A Quantitative Analysis." Australian Journal of Environmental Education 17 (2001): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0814062600002378.
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AbstractThe process of intergenerational influence has important implications for environmental educators who wish to promote discussion about and action for the environment beyond the bounds of the school classroom. This paper examines the process of intergenerational influence in environmental education through a quantitative analysis of the factors influencing the frequency and nature of intergenerational discussion. The relationships among eight sets of variables are explored, including student and parent environmental orientation, the quality of family communication, program features, student enjoyment of the program, student learning through the program, and the frequency and nature of discussion of the program. The findings are discussed both in terms of their implications for environmental educators and for future research in the field.
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Ward, Susan, and Anna Potter. "H2O: Just Add Branding: Producing High-Quality Children's TV Drama for Multi-Channel Environments." Media International Australia 133, no. 1 (November 2009): 31–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1329878x0913300108.
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This is a case study of the Australian company Jonathan M. Shiff Productions and its ‘tween’ program, action series H2O: Just Add Water. The program has sold in 150 countries including the United States, where it was ‘the first non-American live action to be bought by Nickelodeon in America’ and screens every Sunday night as family entertainment. It is also the highest rating children's drama series on Nickelodeon UK. While Australia's content regulations are important to its production, of critical importance is ZDF Enterprises, the commercial arm of one of Germany's two public service broadcasting channels, and worldwide distributor and production partner for all Jonathan M. Shiff productions. Case studies such as the following provide useful insights into the shape and operations of mediascapes elsewhere, and where our own media environment may be heading. They also offer a glimpse into the way the international market place is organising along forms of cooperation designed to facilitate global distribution of cultural content. A central proposition of this case study is that the structural conditions of multi-channel environments require certain adjustments in form, content and business modelling that have essentially coalesced around the operation of brand management.
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Abdullah, S. "Ecology - Based Environmental Education at the Kazdagi (Mt. Ida) National Park in Turkey." BULLETIN of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Chemistry. Geography. Ecology Series 131, no. 2 (2020): 63–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2020-131-2-63-67.
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Aim of this study is to examine and evaluate the ecology - based environmental education program which was applied in years between 2003-2006 Kazdagi National Parks in the Western Turkey. Ecology - based environmental education aims at using natural and cultural resources of Kazda ð ı National Park to teach graduate research assistants and scout teachers about the nature. The expectation is to increase the environmental awareness of participants in general. At the end of the education program, it is expected that the participants will develop a better understanding of local, regional, national as well as international environmental problems; will be able to discuss and provide alternative solution to global ecological crises; and will take action in their individual lives towards creating a more sustainable environment for future. The main or purpose of the project will be to teach natural interactions in an ecosystem. Emphasis will be given to human action that has been interrupted that interaction and made natural environments less sustainable. Therefore, particular emphasis will be given to cultural ecology of the protected area and the participants are expected to develop a thorough understanding of human and environmental interaction.
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Mańka, Aleksander. "SYSTEMIC PROPHYLAXIS OF YOUNG PEOPLE RISKY BEHAVIORS. REPORT ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PROPHYLACTIC PROGRAM WE SAY NO TO ADDICTIONS." Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Humanitas w Sosnowcu. Pedagogika 20 (June 10, 2019): 147–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2295.
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The presented material is a fragment of a detailed research analysis regarding the effectiveness of prophylactic interventions in the area of risk related to the risk of behavioral addictions of young people. The obtained results are the result of the research process carried out in the sequential system of research in action. They concern three areas of the program’s effectiveness in the area of 1. modeling students’ awareness of risk factors and protective resources; 2. modeling the subject’s sensitivity to risk factors occurring in the environment; 3. adaptation of behaviors and protective resources in the school environment. The research was carried out as part of the prophylactic program We say no to addictions, implemented in the gymnasium and high-school environment of the Silesian Province
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Guillot, B., and F. Pouget. "UAV APPLICATION IN COASTAL ENVIRONMENT, EXAMPLE OF THE OLERON ISLAND FOR DUNES AND DIKES SURVEY." ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XL-3/W3 (August 19, 2015): 321–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-3-w3-321-2015.
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The recent evolutions in civil UAV ease of use led the University of La Rochelle to conduct an UAV program around its own potential costal application. An application program involving La Rochelle University and the District of Oleron Island began in January 2015 and lasted through July of 2015. The aims were to choose 9 study areas and survey them during the winter season. The studies concerned surveying the dikes and coastal sand dunes of Oleron Island. During each flight, an action sport camera fixed on the UAV’s brushless gimbal took a series of 150 pictures. After processing the photographs and using a 3D reconstruction plugin via Photoscan, we were able to export high-resolution ortho-imagery, DSM and 3D models. After applying GIS treatment to these images, volumetric evolutions between flights were revealed through a DDVM (Difference of Digital volumetric Model), in order to study sand movements on coastal sand dunes.