scholarly journals Teachers’ ratings of the informativeness and usefulness of cognitive assessment reports: Does dynamic assessment make a difference?

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-144
Author(s):  
Ivana Vulic ◽  
Ana Altaras-Dimitrijevic ◽  
Zorana Jolic-Marjanovic
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Cognitive Problem ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Preliminary Phase ◽  
Very High ◽  
Assessment Reports

Dynamic assessment is presumed to reveal specific difficulties in cognitive problem solving and determine the kinds of support which may aid in overcoming them. In the present study we examined whether these additional data provided by dynamic assessment contribute to the informativeness and usefulness of assessment reports, as rated by teachers. In the preliminary phase, nine preschoolers were tested with the adapted Serbian WISC, containing an additional block of dynamic assessment. In the main phase, two groups of elementary teachers (Nstat= 41, Ndyn= 44) rated the informativeness, usefulness, and clarity of reports based on either static, or static+dynamic assessment of three children from the preliminary sample. The results indicate a significant positive effect of dynamic assessment on teachers? ratings of the informativeness of reports (particularly regarding the child?s reactions to adult scuffolding) and their combined ratings of several aspects of the reports? usefulness. The reports did not differ with respect to clarity, and their informativeness and usefulness were generally rated very high. The findings thus provide empirical support for the proposed advantages of dynamic assessment, encourage its use in assessing school readiness, and urge school psychologists to regularly inform teachers on their observations from both static and dynamic cognitive assessment.

The effect of seed rate and nitrogen fertilizer on the yield and nutritive value of oat-vetch mixtures

1989 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fertilizer ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
N Nutrition ◽  
North East ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Very High

SummaryExperiments were conducted on the seed rates of the components of oat-vetch mixtures combined with varying rates of nitrogen fertilizer in a rainfed area of north-east Portugal in 1982–3 and 1984–5.Forage oats grown alone showed a very high yield response to N and rainfall ranging from 30 to 18·2 t D.M./ha, but had a very low crude protein concentration (37–54 g/kg D.M.) and a poor mineral nutrient composition.The increased use of vetch in the seed mixture had a buffering effect on dry-matter (D.M.) yield but this depended very much on crop N nutrition. For N-deficient conditions vetch inclusion increased the D.M. yield and had a strong positive effect on total forage crude protein (CP) and mineral composition. When crop N nutrition was good, very high D.M. yields (> 12 t D.M./ha) were possible using a high proportion of oats, with vetch making a reduced contribution to the yield and nutritive value of total forage.Seed rates suggested in the literature for Mediterranean conditions are adequate for low N inputs and low available soil N, but not for high D.M. yields which can only be obtained by using a higher proportion of oats and adequate N fertilizer.

Bending with the Wind: Revisiting Islamist Parties’ Electoral Dilemma

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 588-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kadir Yildirim ◽  
Caroline M. Lancaster
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Economic Openness ◽  
Support Level ◽  
Electoral Support ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The One ◽  
Democratic Elections ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Electoral Performance ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractIslamist parties' electoral performance is a hotly debated question. Two arguments dominate the literature in terms of Islamist parties' performance in democratic elections. The conventional argument has been the “one man, one vote, one time” hypothesis. More recently, Kurzman and Naqvi challenge this argument and show that Islamists tend to lose in free elections rather than win them. We argue that existing arguments fall short. Specifically, we theorize that moderateness of Islamist platform plays a key role in increasing the popularity of these parties and leads to higher levels of electoral support. Using data collected by Kurzman and Naqvi, we test our hypothesis, controlling for political platform and political economic factors in a quantitative analysis. We find that there is empirical support for our theory. Islamist parties' support level is positively associated with moderateness; however, this positive effect of moderation is also conditioned by economic openness.

Commercialization of audit firms and auditors’ subjective well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilia Ponomareva ◽  
Timur Uman ◽  
Pernilla Broberg ◽  
Emmy Vinberg ◽  
Karoline Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
Big Four ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how the commercialization of audit firms relates to the subjective well-being (SWB) of auditors. Drawing on the conservation of resources and social identity theories, the authors argue that the commercialization of audit firms enhances auditors’ subjective well-being in its overall happiness and job-related dimensions through two theoretical mechanisms. First, it constitutes a valuable resource for an auditor, and second, it reinforces the auditor’s identification with a firm. The authors subsequently contend that this relation is contingent on whether auditors are used in Big four or non-Big four audit firms. Design/methodology/approach The authors test our hypotheses-based data obtained from a survey of 166 Swedish auditors. The data are explored by means of descriptive statistics, correlation matrixes and linear moderating multiple regression analyzes. Findings The authors show that commercial orientation can have a positive effect on auditors’ SWB. The authors also find that the positive relationship between commercialization and SWB is stronger for auditors employed by one of the Big four firms. Originality/value The results contribute to the ongoing debate about the normalization of commercialization within the audit profession by theorizing on and providing empirical support for the positive consequences of commercialization.

Minimal Intervention: A Strategy for Generalized Behaviour Change with Mentally Handicapped Individuals

1987 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alastair Ager
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Mentally Handicapped ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Engineering Change ◽  
Minimal Intervention ◽  
Broad Structure ◽  
Very High ◽  
Intervention Procedure

Correctly construed, the concept of intervention requires that active consideration be given to the mechanisms by which any behaviour change produced by an intervention procedure may subsequently be generalized—across settings, across behaviours and, particularly, across time. Broad strategies that have been adopted with the aim of fostering generalization are reviewed. These may be seen to define a continuum along which scope for engineering behaviour change is “traded” with the probability of the contingencies required to maintain this change being assimilated within the “post-intervention” environment. Viewing strategies in this manner prompts consideration of interventions representing the extreme of this continuum, where scope for engineering change is minimal, but the probability of maintaining any change produced is very high. The implications of adopting such “minimal interventions” are examined, and these strategies shown to have some empirical support. A broad structure for implementing “minimal interventions” is proposed.

Teacher’s Appraisal of Dynamic Assessment Outcomes: Recommendations for Weak Mathematics-Performers

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tirza Bosma ◽  
Wilma C.M. Resing
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Math Difficulties ◽  
Assessment Reports

This study investigated teachers’ evaluations of reports and recommendations, based on outcomes of dynamic assessment, regarding their second grade pupils with math difficulties. Thirty-one teachers and 116 pupils assigned to an experimental or control condition participated. Reports for children were based on administrated math and memory tasks and either a dynamic test (Seria-Think Instrument) or standard test (Raven PM). Teachers were observed, interviewed, rated the learning potential at two moments, and evaluated specific dynamic assessment information in a follow-up questionnaire. Results showed that teachers valued the dynamic assessment reports and recommendations overall as meaningful, as did teachers reading static reports. Learning potential ratings appeared to be affected by the reports. Dynamic assessment information and recommendations were valued as applicable for constructing individual educational plans; personal factors (seniority and teaching experience) appeared of influence. To realize the potential of dynamic assessment, it is recommended to make dynamic assessment part of teacher’s curriculum.

scholarly journals INFLATION AND FINANCIAL DEPTH

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHSIN S. KHAN ◽  
ABDELHAK S. SENHADJI ◽  
BRUCE D. SMITH
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Financial Deepening ◽  
Specific Measure ◽  
Theoretical Literature ◽  
Financial Depth ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

There is now a substantial theoretical literature arguing that inflation impedes financial deepening. Furthermore, it has been hypothesized that the relationship is a nonlinear one, in that there is a threshold level of inflation below which inflation has a positive effect on financial depth, but above which the effect turns negative. Using a large cross-country sample, empirical support is found for the existence of such a threshold. The estimates indicate that the threshold level of inflation is generally about 3–6 percent per annum, depending on the specific measure of financial depth that is utilized.

Habitat use, but not dispersal limitation, as the mechanism behind the aggregated population structure of the mygalomorph species Atypus affinis

2012 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Pétillon ◽  
David Deruytter ◽  
Arthur Decae ◽  
David Renault ◽  
Dries Bonte
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Calluna Vulgaris ◽  
Dispersal Limitation ◽  
High Dispersal ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Dispersal Abilities ◽  
Dispersal Propensity ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Very High ◽  
Habitat Variables

Dispersal and habitat selection are the main factors that affect the distribution of species in spatially structured habitat. Species typically occurring in an aggregated way are supposed to experience dispersal limitation or to be highly selective for specific habitat attributes in their environment. In order to understand the distribution pattern of a mygalomorph spider species, Atypus affinis, we conducted an intensive survey to detect correlations of spider densities with specific habitat variables and empirically tested the dispersal propensity of spiderlings. In the field, the spiders exhibited an aggregated distribution correlated with patches of heathlands (dominated by Calluna vulgaris). Contrary to our expectations, laboratory experiments revealed a very high dispersal propensity in juveniles (more than 80% of individuals dispersed at least once during two experiments). This dispersal was strongly context dependent with a pronounced negative effect of starvation and a positive effect of clutch size. Kin competition is hypothezised to be the driving force behind these high dispersal abilities. The aggregation of A. affinis is a likely result of habitat use rather than dispersal limitation.

scholarly journals The effect of metal oxide on the cure, morphology, thermal and mechanical characteristics of chloroprene and butadiene rubber blends

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (8) ◽  
pp. 4131-4146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Smejda-Krzewicka ◽  
Anna Olejnik ◽  
Krzysztof Strzelec
Keyword(s):  
Metal Oxide ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Chloroprene Rubber ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Very High

Abstract This paper discusses the role of metal oxides (MeO) in the cross-linking process and useful properties of chloroprene and butadiene rubber (CR/BR) blends. Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4), silver(I) oxide (Ag2O) or zinc oxide were used. It has found that every proposed metal oxide can be used as a cross-linking agent of the CR/BR blends. The degree of cross-linking was evaluated by means of vulcametric parameters, equilibrium swelling in selected solvents and Mooney–Rivlin elasticity constants. The properties of the cured CR/BR products, such as tensile strength, stress at elongation, tension set under constant elongation and compression set, were also investigated. The results revealed that all CR/BR/MeO vulcanizates were characterized by a high cross-linking degree and satisfying mechanical properties. The most important advantage of obtained rubber goods is very high resistance to flame. The increase in the oxygen index value for the CR/BR/Fe2O3, CR/BR/Fe3O4 and CR/BR/Ag2O vulcanizates compared to the standard cross-linked chloroprene rubber showed that presented metal oxides provided a positive effect on the resistance to flame of the new CR/BR/MeO composites. Satisfactory properties of the studied blends are related to the presence of the interelastomer bonding of both rubbers in the compositions.

scholarly journals STUDY OF HESPERIDINE AND CURKUMIN NOOTROPIC ACTIVITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF FOCAL CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-111
Author(s):  
A.V. Voronkov ◽  
◽  
S.A. Nigaryan ◽  
D.I. Pozdnyakov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Focal Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Avoidance Reaction ◽  
Nootropic Activity ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect

The article presents the results of the study of the nootropic activity of hesperidin and curcumin in conditions of focal cerebral ischemia. Studies were conducted on Wistar male rats, which reproduced the focal ischemia of the right middle cerebral artery. Experimental compounds and the reference drug (Mexidol) are administered intragastrally at the next day after surgery at a dosage of 100 mg/kg for three days. Researched using memory and cognitive assessment models – the method of avoiding passive (passive avoidance reaction) and active (TEA) environments. The effect of these compounds on the level of formation of lactate, pyruvate, and the degree of necrosis was studied. Against the background of focal cerebral ischemia, hesperidin significantly improved the studied parameters, curcumin did not show a positive effect on all the studied parameters, and therefore inferior to the heotropic activity on nootropic activity. The results of experimental data suggest the possibility of further in-depth study of hesperidin for cerebroprotective and nootropic activity.

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