Karate-do Athletes' Reactions to Aggression and Motivation during Fit and Well Zone Tournament Performance

This descriptive-type study assessed the profile of the respondents along; age, gender, length of training, highest level of participation in fighting karate-do games. More so, looking into the level of aggression and level of motivation as factors that influence the participants in karate-do tournaments in the city of Cagayan de Oro. The data were gathered using questionnaire and observation, and were treated using frequency count, and t-ratio for r. Correlation among the variables was determined, as well as the capabilities of aggression and motivation of the respondents. It was found out that the respondents were withing the age of 18 – 21 years old, and majority were male. It also revealed their length of training to be 1-5 years while their highest level of participation in the game was in the National tournament. The participants level of aggression and motivation was very high aggressive and highly motivated. It was concluded that while the participants in karate-do tournaments fight in national tournaments, their capability still needs to be enhanced and support by various organizations that are involved.

Motivation and Mental Toughness among Table Tennis Athletes: Achievement in Sports Performance

This descriptive-type study assessed the motivation and mental toughness among table tennis athletes and their achievements in sports performance. The respondents of this study were 68 table tennis varsity athletes who officially played in the singles event during the Mindanao Association of State and Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Friendship Games in Tandag, Surigao Del Sur. The data were gathered using questionnaires and observation and were treated using frequency and percentage to measure the significant relationship between and among the variables. In addition, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation of Coefficient or Pearson r was utilized. It was concluded that schools, universities, and college administrators must give adequate support and provide ample budgetary needs for the varsity athletes to participate in local, regional, and national competitions and tournaments. Government and institutions should equip, train, and manage competitive stress among athletes and enhance their mental capacity to handle performance during games. The researchers concluded that institutions must also consider younger players in their selection process of the varsity. Based on the result of the study, more immature players were more motivated and highly mentally tough compared to the older players.

Validation and standardization of the Plutchik suicide risk scale in the civil population and active police in Colombia

Instrumental type study, whose objective was to determine and describe the psychometric characteristics of the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale (PSRS) (1), in the version translated and validated in Spain (2). Estudio de tipo instrumental, cuyo objetivo: fue determinar y describir las características psicométricas de la Escala de Riesgo de Suicidio de Plutchik (PSRS) (1), en la versión traducida y validada en España (2).

Gestión estratégica basada en marketing para las PYMES del sector salud

El siguiente artículo trata sobre planificación estratégica para el incremento de las ventas en las PYMES a través del marketing bajo Gestión Estratégica; dirigiéndose principalmente al sector salud. Se define como objetivo general proponer mecanismos de gestión estratégica basadas en el marketing para las PYMES del sector salud a través del estudio de la organización de Servicios Medisalud 24, C.A. Se determina metodológicamente como un estudio de tipo tecnicista con base en un estudio de diagnóstico descriptivo con diseño de campo no experimental. Se implementó como instrumento de recolección de datos el cuestionario cerrado aplicado a la alta y mediana gerencia; mientras que a la principal clientela se aplicó el cuestionario con preguntas abiertas; para así proceder a su análisis de manera porcentual y conocer exactamente el impacto que estos resultados representan para la organización. ABSTRACT The following article deals with Strategic Planning for increasing sales in SMEs through marketing under Strategic Management; mainly targeting the health sector which approach in the market is totally different. It is defined as a general objective to propose marketing-based strategic management mechanisms for SMEs in the health sector through the study of the organization Servicios Medisalud 24, C.A. It is determined methodologically as a technical-type study based on a descriptive diagnostic study with a non-experimental field design. The closed questionnaire applied to upper and middle management was implemented as an instrument for data collection; while to the main clientele the questionnaire was applied with open questions; in order to proceed to its analysis in percentage terms and to know exactly the impact that these results represent for the organization.

COVID-19 Has Made the Elderly Lonelier

Loneliness is a major risk factor for the elderly and can double their problems. When COVID-19 started, things became more difficult for the elderly. The news that the elderly are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 than others made the elderly lonelier. This is a library type study that was conducted over 2 months using valid scientific sources and books. Based on the findings of this study, we believe that focusing on education and reminding people of the necessary dos and don’ts of illness, modifying their diet, emphasizing masking, and even familiarizing the elderly with social media and virtual activities will prevent them from suffering loneliness.