Home advantage in judo: A study of the world ranking list

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Ferreira Julio ◽  
Valéria Leme Gonçalves Panissa ◽  
Bianca Miarka ◽  
Monica Yuri Takito ◽  
Emerson Franchini
Keyword(s):  
Ranking List ◽  
The World ◽  
Home Advantage ◽  
World Ranking

A survey of training regimes used by top trainers of the Icelandic pace racing horse

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jansson ◽  
U. Hedenström ◽  
S. Ragnarsson
Keyword(s):  
Interval Training ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Competitive Condition ◽  
Ranking List ◽  
The World ◽  
Training Strategies ◽  
World Ranking

The aim of this study was to document training strategies used by experienced trainers of the Icelandic pace racing horse. Data were obtained using a questionnaire, to which responses were received from nine trainers on the world ranking list in 250 m pace races and with a minimum of 12 years of experience of pace training. Training was commenced at an age of 5.4±1.0 years and the average time to achieve competitive condition was estimated to be 1.9±0.8 years. Horses were trained almost every day and the trainers described a variety of training methods. Interval training appeared to be common, while training at pace was performed less than twice per week. Mental aspects seemed to be a challenge for performance.

scholarly journals Wealth Rheology

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 842
Author(s):  
Zdzislaw Burda ◽  
Malgorzata J. Krawczyk ◽  
Krzysztof Malarz ◽  
Malgorzata Snarska
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Simple Model ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Ranking List ◽  
Kendall’S Τ ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Overlap Ratio ◽  
Growth Volatility ◽  
Wealth Rank

We study wealth rank correlations in a simple model of macroeconomy. To quantify rank correlations between wealth rankings at different times, we use Kendall’s τ and Spearman’s ρ, Goodman–Kruskal’s γ, and the lists’ overlap ratio. We show that the dynamics of wealth flow and the speed of reshuffling in the ranking list depend on parameters of the model controlling the wealth exchange rate and the wealth growth volatility. As an example of the rheology of wealth in real data, we analyze the lists of the richest people in Poland, Germany, the USA and the world.

scholarly journals Performance Method for Innovative Activity on the Achieved Level of the Country‘s Socioeconomic Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 3678-3686
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Environment Analysis ◽  
The World ◽  
Data Environment ◽  
World Ranking

The purpose of this study is to make an attempt to assess the innovation activity on the achieved result , expressed in indicators that determine the socioeconomic level of country development, as it is the purpose of innovation In the applied method of calculating the evaluation of the effectiveness of innovation (Data environment Analysis) these indicators were the results, while the indicators of innovation were considered as a "resource". Rental indicators, Gini index and others , reflecting (directly or indirectly) the result of innovations was also taken into account. The results showed values that were less inconsistent with the estimates for other related indexes and indicators , while the evaluation with existing methods gave more inaccurate results. This suggests that the proposed method gives a more objective assessment of the innovation level in the country and more accurately determines the country 's place in the world ranking. The main source of the world economy development today is the innovation, an integrated assessment of which on a national scale can itself act as an indicator of the level of economic and — in a broader sense — the socio-economic level of the country development . From this point of view, an objective assessment of the innovation development level, as well as the development and proposal of methods for its evaluation are still relevant. Up-to-date assessment methods mainly assess the potential of countries to develop innovations, while their achieved level should be assessed, since, with significant differences in the development of countries , these potential opportunities can be realized to varying degrees.

Plutocracy, Platonism and Education in Brazil: Some Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-601
Author(s):  
Alexandre Anselmo Guilherme ◽  
Bruno Antonio Picoli
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Philosophical Inquiry ◽  
The World ◽  
World Ranking ◽  
Education In Brazil

The Lancet stated in its editorial on the 9th of May 2020 that the situation in Brazil was very problematic insofar as the COVID-19 pandemic was concerned. More than a year later, Brazil already registered more than half a million deaths from complications of COVID-19, which places it in second place in the world ranking of deaths despite having the seventh-largest population in the world. Despite this utterly tragic situation, in July 2021, almost 40% of the Brazilian population approved of the federal government's role in confronting the pandemic, and the Brazilian elites have defended openly the view that the economy was more important than individuals' lives. Given this context, in this article, we reflect on the issue of plutocracy, demonstrating its platonic authoritarian foundations, in order to understand the Brazilian elites' attitude toward the pandemic, which had no proper regard or care for the most vulnerable in society. Through this philosophical inquiry we indicate the importance of education, particularly of philosophy of education, in encouraging educationists and educational systems to reflect on problematic issues and self-reflect so as to identify possible educational deficiencies and shortcomings that created the conditions for individuals' attitudes of indifference to the victims of the pandemic and the vulnerable in society.

scholarly journals Finding new creative solutions is a key component in world-class competitive bouldering

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Künzell ◽  
Johannes Thomiczek ◽  
Marvin Winkler ◽  
Claudia Augste
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Sport Climbing ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
The World ◽  
World Class ◽  
World Ranking ◽  
Determining Factor ◽  
A Performance

Abstract Bouldering is a sport climbing discipline in which short, extremely difficult climbing routes, so-called boulder problems, have to be mastered. Besides excellent physical condition, the ability to read a boulder and to generate motor solutions for the boulder problem is probably a performance-determining factor. In a full survey of all participants of the 2017 Bouldering World Cups we investigated how athletes deal with an unsuccessful first attempt. We distinguish between follow-up attempts in which athletes retry the same solution as before and follow-up attempts in which they find a new solution. We could show that the success rate of new solutions is substantially higher than the repetition of the old solution. Furthermore, there is a correlation with the frequency of finding new solutions and the position in the world ranking. We conclude that the ability to create several solutions for boulder problems is a very important component of performance in bouldering.

scholarly journals HIV and Patient Monitoring in Malawi

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Williams
Keyword(s):  
Patient Monitoring ◽  
Current System ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Cd4 Cell Count ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Current State ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The World ◽  
World Ranking

Malawi has developed an excellent, nation-wide system for monitoring people infected with HIV and keeping track of key epidemic markers. Their success lies in two things: the focus on simplicity and the use of data collection not only to track the epidemic and identify problems but also to give regular feedback and support to every clinic in the country. This achievement is the more remarkable given that Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 190 out of 194 countries by GDP, but has one of the most severe epidemics of HIV in the world, ranking 9th out of 168 countries by HIV prevalence. We first discuss the current state and likely future epidemic trends in Malawi: unless we know where we are and where we are going we cannot decide what to do or how to do it to in order to achieve a better outcome. We then discuss the history and development of Malawi’s patient monitoring system, as reported in their Integrated HIV Program Reports,ix which have been published quarterly since the beginning of 2004. We consider the current state of patient monitoring and support as reflected in the most recent report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2016 and comment on some of the questions that this raises. Finally, we consider ways in which the current system could be improved by strengthening Malawi’s analytical capacity and making better use of this unique data set. The focus here is on HIV in adultsv because if ART is initiated early in all adults living with HIV this should include testing all pregnant women for HIV and starting them on treatment immediately. However, PMTCT is especially important and care must be given to reducing MTCT and identifying the long-term child survivors of mother-to-child transmission and this demands a complementary assessment. There is an ongoing debate about the relative merits of treatment and prevention in reducing transmission and it should be made clear that the primary reason for starting people on treatment early is that it is in the best interest of the individual patient to start treatment as soon as possible after becoming infected. Allowing a person’s immune system to deteriorate to any degree is not consistent with the clinician’s commitment to ‘first do no harm’ and even those with the highest CD4+ cell count are at a substantially increased risk of death. What matters, therefore, is to get as many people as possible onto ART, ensure that they remain virally suppressed, and consider prevention in this context.

scholarly journals The Linkage between Ecological Knowledge and Behaviour Intention in Green Campus Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Idhun Prasetyo Riyadi ◽  
Baskoro Adi Prayitno ◽  
Puguh - Karyanto
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
National Level ◽  
Ecological Literacy ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
The World ◽  
Students First ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
World Ranking

<p class="Abstract">The UI GreenMetric is a university world ranking for universities to assess and compare campus sustainability efforts. UI GreenMatric's ultimate goal is to assess how committed the universities are to environmental management in the campus area. Sebelas Maret University is ranked 76th in the world and 5th in the national level. Measurement of the ecological literacy ability of the students of Sebelas Maret University received low results on attitude and knowledge aspects. Measurement of attitude aspect using NEP scale got an average result equal to 62% while measurement of knowledge aspect using a scale of ecology concept gets an average result equal to 56%. This paper intends to discuss the relationship between attitude and knowledge aspects of students at Sebelas Maret University. Quantitative regression analysis is used to look at the relationship between the two aspects of ecological literacy on lecture activities and student attitude observation. Improved environmental management in the campus area can be done by improving the concept of students first because it can affect how students behave.</p>

scholarly journals Human factor in the strategy of sustainable leadership of PJSC Gazprom

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-224
Author(s):  
Nina M. Baranova ◽  
Sergey N. Larin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Sustainable Leadership ◽  
The World ◽  
High Level ◽  
Near Future ◽  
World Ranking

Gazproms human capital (as HDI) is one of the most important resources of the corporation, which ensures its competitive strength in the Russian and international energy market. One of the main goals of PJSC Gazprom is the formation of a highly professional, responsible and cohesive team that effectively develops projects and solves a variety of tasks not only at the corporate level, but the country and the world. Therefore, the assessment of PJSC Gazprom staff readiness for the competition of the corporation in the domestic and external markets is relevant. Modeling the level of development of the enterprises human capital, based on the example of Gazprom corporation, according to certain indicators, determining their role in the development and competitiveness of the organization. To conduct the study, the works of scientists were analyzed, official data of the annual reports on the activities of PJSC Gazprom in the field of sustainable development for 2000-2018 were used. In order to assess the readiness of the corporation's human capital to sustainable development of the enterprise, a regression analysis and an econometric study were carried out using the MS Excel and Eviews10 application software packages. As a result of the study, it was found that a positive corporate human capital has a significant impact on competitiveness and an increase in the companys value and the constructed model for assessing companys human capital, based on the example of PJSC Gazprom, enables to make a forecast for the near future. Russia has occupied 49 place in the World Ranking (HDI = 0.824) in 2019 in terms of the level of development of the human capital according to the World Bank and has got into a very high level of development. Despite this fact, Russian HDI in World Ranking occupies only 46% against 70% of developed countries. World Bank experts claims, it will take Russia about 100 years to catch up with developed countries on this indicator. Russia does not have that kind of time, so the country has actively joined on every front. Obviously, the human capital of each corporation makes a certain contribution to changing the human capital of the country in one direction or another, and the human capital of PJSC Gazprom is able to significantly increase this indicator.

Digital inclusion for visually impaired students through assistive technologies in academic libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adefunke O. Alabi ◽  
Stephen M. Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Visual Disability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
World Ranking

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the state-of-the-art assistive technologies (ATs) developed for people living with visual disability and those that are used in academic libraries around the world as a way of proffering solution to the challenges faced by visually impaired students in accessing information. Design/methodology/approach The data used for this paper were derived from website of companies that specialize in ATs for people living with disability and the library website of the top 14 universities in the world based on the 2020 QS world ranking of universities. Findings This study found that foremost academic libraries in the UK and the USA have integrated various ATs into library services as information access mechanism for students living with visual impairment. The study found that the most commonly used screen reader software is the Job Access With Speech (JAWS). The study also found that one of the institutions has a mission statement on their website, clearly stating support for people living with disability. Research limitations/implications This study was conducted using only the 2020 QS world ranking of universities. It would be interesting to see results of academic libraries from Africa based on their ranking. Practical implications The paper provides highlights on trends that may inform academic libraries in the quest to providing ATs for students living with visual impairments. This paper may assist academics libraries who are at the brink of decision-making on use of ATs as information access mechanism to the visually impaired students. Originality/value This paper is the first to provide librarians with ideas and innovations on specific ATs used by leading academic libraries in the world.

Melatonin and its relationships with diabetes and obesity: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Valéria Garcia Ramirez ◽  
Durval Ribas Filho ◽  
Larissa Bianca Paiva Cunha de Sá ◽  
Alberto Krayyem Arbex
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
The World ◽  
Diabetes And Obesity ◽  
World Ranking

Significance: Obesity is a multifactorial disease with many risks to public health, affecting 39.6% of American adults and 18.5% of young people. Brazil ranks fifth in the world ranking, with about 18 million obese people. It is estimated that 415 million people live with diabetes in the world, which is roughly 1 in 11 of the world's adult population. This is expected to rise to 642 million people living with diabetes worldwide by 2040. In this scenario, Melatonin has evidenced an important function in the regulation of energy metabolism. Objective: to carry out a broad narrative review of the literature on the main aspects of the influence of melatonin on Diabetes Mellitus and obesity. Methods: Article reviews, systematic reviews, prospective studies, retrospective studies, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in humans recently published were selected and analyzed. A total of 368 articles were collated and submitted to the eligibility analysis. Subsequently, 215 studies were selected to compose the textual part of the manuscript and 153 to compose the Narrative Review. Results and final considerations: Studies suggest a possible role of melatonin in metabolic diseases such as obesity, T2DM and metabolic syndrome. Intervention studies using this hormone in metabolic diseases are still unclear regarding a possible benefit of it. There is so far no consensus about a possible role of melatonin as an adjuvant in the treatment of metabolic diseases. More studies are necessary to define possible risks and benefits of melatonin as a therapeutic agent.

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