scholarly journals Examination of motivation in civic organizations

2013 ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Anita Pierog
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Civic Organizations

The primary objective of my research is to examine and explore the specialties of the civil organizations composition and operation. In my study I describe the results of my research in Hajdú-Bihar County. The results concern to the features of motivation and incentive in civil organizations. Quantitative data from an empirical analysis is used for the research. My questionnaires were measured on a representative sample. The basis of this sample was the County Court of Justice’s website. Thus, my research on managerial tasks included in Hajdú-Bihar County. During the survey I examined the motivation from different sides. First of all, what was the purpose of establishing civil organizations? I also analysed the managers’ motivation. Why they participate in civic activities? Finally, I examined the perception of managers of incentive forms. The general findings beyond the context of the investigations were carried out on the basis of organizational parameters and characteristics of the interviewees. The results of my research arise from an analysis of data I collected. Civil organizations are established for a well-defined task or as a way of problem-solving. In terms of internal motivation of managers stated that it was mainly an internal urge and desire to help the cause, participate in the activities of civic organizations. In their motivational activities, the psychological incentives were classified as most effective motivators.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA

Ta dib ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Ummul Huda ◽  
Edwin Musdi ◽  
Nola Nari
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Descriptive Method

This research is motivated by the low mathematical representation ability of students in solving mathematical problem solving questions based on TIMSS data and facts in the field. The study aims to analyze the mathematical representation ability of MTsN Batusangkar students visually, verbally and symbolically in solving mathematical problem solving problems. This field research uses descriptive method. The instrument used is a description question and interview guide. Quantitative data based on test results were analyzed to determine the predicate of mathematical representation ability, while Miles and Huberman model wwas used to analyze qualitative data from interviews. The results show that students' mathematical visual and symbolic abilities are satisfactory, while verbal mathematical representations are less satisfactory.

scholarly journals ENHANCING CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madihah Khalid ◽  
Supiah Saad ◽  
Siti Rafiah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Muhammad Ridhuan Abdullah ◽  
Hasniza Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
And Mathematics

In recent years, calls to nurture and teach creativity from an early age in schools has intensified. Creativity is something regular in the teaching of arts subjects but is not a common feature in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. However, what really matters, is how the subject is being taught. This research aimed to foster creativity through the teaching of mathematics via problem solving that challenges the solving of problems in a creative manner, which is defined as creative problem solving. This quasi-experimental study investigates changes in students learning of mathematics via creative problem solving. Altogether, 172 Form 1 students forming treatment and comparison groups from four schools in Gombak District area, Malaysia were involved. A mixed qualitative and quantitative data were collected to investigate the effect of the 3 cycles of creative problem solving lessons implemented. Instruments used were Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, a mathematics problem solving test and creativity checklist. This paper will only present the quantitative data obtained. Results show statistically significant increases in scores for most categories of creativity and problem solving tests. This research brought together teachers and researchers in trialling creative problem solving to teach mathematics, to achieve the enhancement of students’ creative thinking and problem solving skills. This coincided with the introduction of Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah with new emphasis to strengthen the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in general, where higher-order thinking reforms are emphasized.

Clio-Combinatorics

2016 ◽  
pp. 79-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu ◽  
Antoine Parent
Keyword(s):  
Combinatorial Optimization ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Operations Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Classical Problem ◽  
Search Method ◽  
Military Conflicts ◽  
Computation Analysis ◽  
Strategic Logic

This chapter proposes to apply combinatorial optimization to past military conflicts with the aim of producing quantitative data that help explaining history. To do this, we can go beyond the classical “problem solving” vision of operations research that focuses on algorithmic development and computation analysis to privilege solution analysis and the needs of matching the obtained solution to the reality we aim to represent, study and analyze. In particular, we propose an iterative logic search method that aims to identify and analyze military strategic logic in terms of logistics. Then, to illustrate it, an application to the French troop assignment plan (Plan XVII of Joffre, 1932) is made to analyze which could be the subjacent logic behind the defense plan of French troops and state on the consequences of the optimization choices in terms of regional distribution of troops. A discussion of the proposed framework and the directions to generalize it will be presented as a conclusion.

scholarly journals Frequency of Dynamic Fire Behaviours in Australian Forest Environments

Fire ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Alexander I. Filkov ◽  
Thomas J. Duff ◽  
Trent D. Penman
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
High Frequencies ◽  
Crown Fires ◽  
Direct Data ◽  
Social Environmental

Wildfires can result in significant social, environmental and economic losses. Fires in which dynamic fire behaviours (DFBs) occur contribute disproportionately to damage statistics. Little quantitative data on the frequency at which DFBs occur exists. To address this problem, we conducted a structured survey using staff from fire and land management agencies in Australia regarding their experiences with DFBs. Staff were asked which, if any, DFBs were observed within fires greater than 1000 ha from the period 2006–2016 that they had experience with. They were also asked about the nature of evidence to support these observations. One hundred thirteen fires were identified. Eighty of them had between one and seven DFBs with 73% (58 fires) having multiple types of DFBs. Most DFBs could commonly be identified through direct data, suggesting an empirical analysis of these phenomena should be possible. Spotting, crown fires and pyro-convective events were the most common DFBs (66%); when combined with eruptive fires and conflagrations, these DFBs comprise 89% of all cases with DFBs. Further research should be focused on these DFBs due to their high frequencies and the fact that quantitative data are likely to be available.

scholarly journals La traducción de los aspectos interculturales en el aula de ELE con alumnos polacos de nivel inicial

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Verónica Del Valle Cacela
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Complex Activity ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
University Studies

Translation encompasses a complex activity in which we must transfer ideas from a source language to a target language, so that knowledge of the environment surrounding the working languages becomes a necessary competence to carry out the translation activity. Within this knowledge, we must necessarily include the cultural aspects of a language, either from an intercultural or an intracultural perspective. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on how intercultural elements can be developed in the classroom of Spanish as a foreign language. In order to accomplish our aim, we will expose based on empirical analysis the introduction of sociocultural items in university studies with beginners learners (A1-A2) and the result obtained, knowing that the primary objective of this curriculum is to prepare students to be translators or interpreters.

scholarly journals TECHNIQUE OF THINKING STYLE EVALUATING

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Alla Belousova ◽  
Vlada Pishchik
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Psychometric Analysis ◽  
Thinking Style ◽  
Characteristic Set ◽  
Information Functions ◽  
And Function ◽  
Self Organizing

The results of psychometric analysis of the new technique of thinking styles diagnostics are presented. The fundamental principles of thinking style concept by A. Belousova, according to which the thinking style is determined by the dominance of a person’s function in the structure of thinking activity during the problem solving, are covered. In accordance with A. Belousova’s ideas that the collaborative thinking activity as a self-organizing system is carried out by means of functions assumed by each participant: function of generating ideas, the function of selection (review and evaluation of information), functions of sense transfer and function of implementation. Thinking of adult, acting as a complex self-organizing system, combines the same functions: generation, selection, sense transfer and implementation. In this connection, we believe that the thinking style is defined as a characteristic set of functions actualized by a person in different situations of the problem solving. Domination of generation function determines the development of initiative thinking style, selection - critical, sense transfer - administrative, implementation - practical. The results of testing the reliability and validity of a new questionnaire for the thinking style diagnostics on a representative sample of Russians are given. The author’s version of the questionnaire is presented.

scholarly journals Mathematics Creative Thinking Skill Reviewed by Students’ Metacognitions on Creative Problem Solving Learning Model Implementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-294
Author(s):  
Khoirida Hardini Kurniani ◽  
Dwijanto Dwijanto ◽  
Nur Karomah Dwidayati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Creative Thinking Skill

C Creative Problem Solving (CPS) learning model supports students to focus on learning and skill processes. CPS learning, students could select, process, and develop their responses in solving a problem creatively. Metacognition plays an important role in CPS since it could monitor students in selecting and using strategy to improve further cognitive performance. This research aims to find out effectiveness of CPS learning model on mathematics creative thinking skill reviewed from students’ metacognitions. This mixed method research used sequential explanatory design. The population consisted of VIII graders at SMP N 4 Kudus. The samples consisted of experimental class with CPS learning and control class with discovery learning. The first stage of thr research was quantitative data collection. It were done using test and questionnaires to categorized the subject. The next stage was qualitative data collections which were done by using questionnaires and interview. Data of  quantitative data were triangulated with the qualitative data to gain the goal of the research. The findings showed that CPS model was effective to improve creative thinking skill reviewed from students’ metacognitions. Students with high metacognition in the experimental class are more creative than the control class. CPS learning can improve students' creative thinking through the stages of idea finding to acceptance finding, because students can find new ideas and choose the right solution from some of the ideas they have. Mathematics  creative thinking skill of the students with high metacognition shown form the students’ ability in writing problem solving skill of creative questions logically and could provide other notions. Students with medium category have the similar achievement but can correct errors; meanwhile students with low metacognition can wrote problem solving skill of creative questions quite logically and still have problems in giving ideas.

scholarly journals Innovation in project management education - let’s get serious!

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Tews ◽  
Greg Skulmoski ◽  
Craig Langston ◽  
Alan Patching
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Primary Objective

More educators use serious games (e.g., games where the primary objective is learning rather than enjoyment) to enhance learning due to benefits such as improved understanding and engagement. However, using serious games within project management education is not well understood. The aim of this research is to investigate project management serious games in higher education: i) determine the extent of gamification in PMI-accredited project management programs, and ii) survey university students about their experiences playing project management serious games. Two separate mixed-method studies reveal insights about serious games in higher education and where innovations may be leveraged. Traditional statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, and coding was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results from a global survey of ten PMI-accredited university programs suggest that serious games are embryonic but promising. A case study at one university reveals that students enjoy learning through games but caution against using games to formally assess students’ learning. The paper concludes with recommendations for further research and development.

A NEW SYSTEM OF TOOLS FOR BETTER CONTROL AND INTERPRETATION OF DRILL STEM TESTS

1969 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
JOHN EAST
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Testing Technique ◽  
Accurate Evaluation ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Drill Stem ◽  
Unlimited Number ◽  
Actual Field ◽  
Original Approach ◽  
New System

The Multi-Flow Evaluator, MFE, is a new system of tools providing an original approach in drill stem testing. It improves control during the testing operation and gives a more accurate evaluation of the fluid recovered while providing additional pressure information for reservoir analysis.The tools are operated entirely by up and down motion of the drill stem. This up and down operation provides a positive means of control and offers easily observed surface indications of tool operating position. An unlimited number of shut- in and flow periods may be taken with this tool while in the hole.The key to the success of the MFE system of tools is the safety seal packer. Until this development, operation of the tools by up and down motion only, had proven unreliable. The success ratio of the MFE now exceeds the ratio achieved by conventional tools.The equipment includes a 2500 cc chamber In which a representative sample of the flowing formation fluid Is trapped at the end of the last flow period and brought to the surface under pressure. The sample can be evaluated at the well site or transferred under pressure for laboratory analysis.The sampling feature of the tool allows a sample to be obtained from a reservoir which has suffered minimum Influence from production. A representative sample can be obtained for laboratory or empirical analysis by employing a testing technique to minimise draw-down during flow periods.Interpretation methods to take advantage of this additional information are presented and supported by actual field examples.

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