Effect of the Bloomfield Program on English as Foreign Language Skills

The objective of the research carried out was to determine the effect of the Bloomfield program on the competences of English as a foreign language in the students of a language center-2020. The research had an applied study, experimental design and a quasi-experimental class. The sample was non-probabilistic, in which a pre-test and post-test of level A1 were applied within the Common European Framework of References. The total population was 317, and the selected sample of 174 students. The results were tabulated from the collection of test results. Then the results in the post test showed that 100% were at the beginning level, 0% achieved, and 0% outstanding. On the other hand, the post test showed that 0% in the beginning, 1% in the process level, and 99% in the outstanding level in the competence of English as a foreign language. Concluding in this way that the applied program significantly improves the competences of English as a foreign language in Peruvian students in Bloomfield Idiomas, 2020.

A Study on the Development of Map and Globe Reading and Interpretation Skills in Early Childhood Education

In this study, the impact of the Map and Globe Use Training Program on the map and globe reading and interpretation skills of five-year-olds continuing to a preschool program was examined. A semi-experimental model with a pre-test/post-test control group was used to assess the impact of a 10-week map and globe use-training program in the preschools of three educational institutions in Turkey. In addition to the daily life experiences of the children selected for the experimental group in the study, the researchers applied the Education Program on the Use of Map and Globe, while the children in the control group continued to be given regular daily education programs by their teachers. The data were collected using the “Map and Globe Reading and Interpretation Skills Assessment Test for Children Aged Five.” As a result of the study, a statistically significant difference at the level of 0.05 was observed between the mean scores of the experimental and control group members’ map and globe reading and interpretation skills. The result reveals that the applied program is effective and permanent in providing children with map and globe reading and interpretation skills.

Trustworthy performance evaluations: The Performance Outcome Scoring Template (POS-T) for transparent assessments in real-world programs

In applied program settings, such as in natural environment control and education, performance evaluation is usually conducted by evaluators considering both self-comparison and comparison with peers. We have developed the Performance Outcome Scoring Template (POS-T) for assessments with high face-validity in these settings. POS-T puts achievements of individuals or groups in context, i.e. the resulting performance outcome score (POS) reflects a meaningful measure of performance magnitude with regards to internal and external comparisons. Development of a POS is performed in four steps supported by a statistical framework. Software is supplied for creation of scoring applications in different performance evaluation settings. We demonstrate the POS-T by evaluation of CO2 emissions reduction amongst 36 OECD member countries.

BOOK REVIEW “PERSOALAN FILSAFAT ILMU TERAPAN PARIWISATA: KONTEKS PENGEMBANGAN MAGISTER TERAPAN PARIWISATA” ( THE QUESTION OF APPLIED SCIENCES OF TOURISM: CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE APPLIED MAGI

Book of Persoalan Filsafat Ilmu Terapan Pariwisata: Konteks Pengembangan Magister Terapan Pariwisata written by I Gede Mudana aims to explain philosophies tourism applied related to the existence of a Tourism Planning study program, an Applied Master Program especially in the Department of Tourism Bali State Polytechnic. Because the tourism applied program in Indonesia was first born at the Bali State Polytechnic, there is a need for a book to explain the philosophy of applied tourism science.

Computational Load Balancing Method for Hybrid Computing Systems

The paper considers the issues of the computations distributing within one node of a hybrid computing system for applied programs with computation-intense operations. A method is proposed for static distribution of computations, as well as a method for automatic balancing of the computational load during program execution, which is based on periodic analyzing the CPU load by the executed program and making decision to redistribute computational load if necessary. The proposed methods are implemented in an applied program that solves a gas dynamic problem using the computing resources of the multicore central processor and graphics accelerators. The results of program execution with various data distributions were obtained and analyzed, both with and without the mechanism for automatic balancing of the computational load.

Effects of the calisthenic exercise program in the physical education teaching on the elementary school pupils' motor abilities

The development of humanity is directed towards general progress, but one of the negative consequences of that progress is that children are increasingly living a sedentary lifestyle, that they are increasingly becoming obese, and that they adopt bad behavioral patterns. One of the ways to encourage students to engage in a regular physical activity is to present it to them in an interesting way, with adequate methods, tools and content. The goal of this research is to determine the effects of the program of calisthenic exercises on the motor abilities of elementary school children. The research is an experimental study with parallel groups of 50 students from two fifth-grade classes. After an experimental program that lasted 10 weeks during regular physical education classes, it was determined that the boys in the experimental group achieved better results than the boys in the control group on three of the eight motor tests, while no statistically significant differences were found in girls. However, in the girls of the experimental group, progress in motor abilities was determined between the initial and final measurement, while in the girls of the control group this was not the case. The applied program of calisthenic exercises can lead to positive transformations of motor abilities, and the recommendation for future research is to enrich the content with the use of various props and music, which would probably lead to a greater engagement of girls and boys during exercise.

Effects of the health and prevention nordic walking program on the functional status of women aged 30-40

In mitigating the negative effects of technological development and modern lifestyle, it is necessary to apply proper models of physical activity programs oriented towards health and prevention. The application of such models enables an efficient optimization of functional capacities, the preservation and enhancement of health, as well as an elimination and mitigation of health issues. Lately, Nordic walking is being used as a sports-recreational activity and a health and prevention technique. In this research, the sample of respondents consisted of women aged 30-40. The total number of respondents comprised 28 individuals (N=28). The applied Nordic walking experimental program lasting three times a week over three months resulted in a change in the results of the functional capacities. Testing differences between the initial and final measuring of the effects of functional capacities of the applied program show a significant statistical difference corresponding to a significant level of p<0.05 in all examined variables (vital capacity - FVITKP, heart rate in state of inactivity - FFSRCM, pulse in state of activity - FFSRCR, systolic blood pressure - FTASI, diastolic blood pressure - FTADI, relative oxygen consumption - VO2 max, Stange test - PŠ, Romberg test - PR). The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of the three-month long Nordic walking program on the functional capacities of women aged 30-40.

Enhancing Capacity of Community–Academic Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity: Results From the CBPR Partnership Academy

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an equitable partnership approach that links academic researchers, community organizations, and public health practitioners to work together to understand and address health inequities. Although numerous educational materials on CBPR exist, few training programs develop the skills and knowledge needed to establish effective, equitable partnerships. Furthermore, there are few professional development opportunities for academic researchers, practitioners, and community members to obtain these competencies in an experiential co-learning process. In response, the Detroit Community–Academic Urban Research Center developed the CBPR Partnership Academy, an innovative, yearlong capacity-building program facilitated by experienced community and academic partners, involving an intensive short course, partnership development, grant proposal preparation and funding, mentoring, online learning forums, and networking. Three diverse cohorts (36 teams) from 18 states and 2 tribal nations have participated. We describe the rationale and components of the training program and present results from the first two cohorts. Evaluation results suggest enhanced competence and efficacy in conducting CBPR. Outcomes include partnerships established, grant proposals submitted and funded, workshops and research conducted, and findings disseminated. A community–academic partner-based, integrated, applied program can be effective for professional development and establishing innovative linkages between academics and practitioners aimed at achieving health equity.