Morality and justice : a critical assessment of the Kohlbergian model of education

Le but de cet ouvrage est de démontrer le lien étroit entre la moralité et l'éducation, montrant ainsi qu'une définition de la moralité doit être obtenue afin de développer une théorie efficace de l'éducation. Pour parvenir a cette fin, j'ai donc choisi d'examiner deux éléments de l'approche cognitive et développementale à la moralité et l'éducation de Lawrence Kohlberg: 1) l'idée que la justice est la vertu suprême et qu'elle réside au sommet de la hiérarchie des vertus, et 2) l'idée que la moralité est indépendante de la religion. Je remets en question l'idée que la justice ne soit directement reliée qu'a notre faculté de raisonnement, ainsi que l'affirme Kohlberg, et je soutiens pour ma part que la faculté de raisonnement, dépourvue d'influence spirituelle, n'est qu'insuffisante à l'érection d'un système crédible de moralité, comme d'une théorie de l'éducation

Drive Leg and Stride Leg Ground Reaction Forces Relationship to Medial Elbow Stress and Velocity in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers

This study examines several different kinetic variables in relation to pitch velocity and elbow varus torque in collegiate baseball pitchers using force plates, an inertial measurement unit, and a radar unit. The purpose of this study is to investigate the kinetic variables being measured and their relationship to pitch velocity and loads being placed on the medial elbow. Twelve collegiate baseball pitchers participated in this study, which was approved by the IRB. Impulse of the drive leg in the anterior-posterior direction, stride leg peak force in the anterior-posterior (AP) direction, elbow varus torque, and pitch velocity were all measured. Two video cameras were used to record the pitching mechanics of each participant with their consent. Two force plates (2000Hz, Bertec FP-4060, Bertec Inc., OH, USA) were used to measure drive leg and stride leg ground reaction forces. An inertial measurement unit (motusBASEBALL Complete Package, Motus Global Inc., Massapequa, NY) was used to measure elbow torque. A radar unit (Rapsodo Pitching 2.0, Rapsodo Pte Ltd., Brentwood, MO) was used to measure pitch velocity. Pearson product-moment correlations were performed for each research question; the correlation coefficient (r) and p-values were reported for each. The strength of association was considered small for values of the correlation coefficient between 0.1 to 0.3, medium for values between 0.3 to 0.5, and large for values between 0.5 to 1.0. The a priori alpha level was set to 0.05. Impulse of the drive leg in the AP direction was significantly related to increased pitch velocity with an association of medium strength (p-value \u3c 0.001, r =0.366) and inversely related to elbow varus torque with a small association of strength (p-value=0.001, r = 0.299). Stride leg peak force in the AP direction was significantly related to increased pitch velocity (p-value=0.013, r = 0.222). Increasing the impulse on the drive leg in the AP direction may lead to greater pitch velocity and a decrease in elbow varus torque. Additionally, increasing stride leg peak ground reaction forces in the AP direction may lead to greater pitch velocity

Full Disclosure: Demystifying craftwork and (re-)enchanting craft consumption

MSc in Marketing and ConsumptionThis paper elucidates the relationship between demystification and enchantment in craftwork. Compared to mystification, demystification has received little attention in marketing research to understand how brands can foster transparency in a way that captivates and enchants consumers. Through a netnographic analysis of music production live streams by the British electronic artist Disclosure, this study reveals that demystification paradoxically restores consumer enchantment, defying the disenchanting trajectories of rationalization by ascribing new symbolic meaning to consumption and reconnecting the idealized image of the craft “artisan” and “artist”. The findings highlight five techniques demystified in the live streams: replicating, structuring, simplifying, dedicating, and subverting. These techniques are situated within craftwork, enchantment, and marketing literature to provide theoretical and branding insights. The research suggests that enchantment is not hindered by withholding expertise for the sake of intrigue, but rather is enhanced by fostering transparency to (re-)enchant consumption and strengthen brand meaning

The late quaternary history of Southern hemisphere mediterranean climate regions in the Western Cape, South Africa, and Southwestern Australia

Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 215-241).The study is focused on four study sites, two in the Western Cape, namely the Bruno section and Lake Michelle and two in southwestern Australia, namely Wambellup Swamp and Devil's Pool. These sites were chosen as they are well situated to investigate the complex interaction between Late Quaternary climate change, the influence of fluctuating sea levels and the impact of human interaction with the environments in question and provide a regional picture of these interactions

Dialogism, Monologism, and Boundaries: Some Possibilities for Disability Studies and Interdisciplinary Research

This article explores the possibilities of dialogism and monologism for disability studies by applying these concepts to a story in which two people orient to boundaries and express some concern over being too close or too distant from each other within a research encounter. It suggests that questions concerning “how close is too close” to research participants, and “how far is too far,” are complex and shift in time as people move between merging and unmerging, self-sufficiency and non-self-sufficiency, and finalizing and unfinalizing practices

Factors Influencing College Selection by NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Players

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III basketball, coaches are often faced with the challenge of stretching resources to successfully recruit players who will represent the institution without the benefit of athletic scholarships. Having a better grasp of the factors that influence the college selection of NCAA Division III players might assist these coaches in more efficiently maximizing their resources. The purposes of this study were to (a) examine specific factors which influence why DIII basketball players made their choice to attend a particular school, (b) determine if there were differences based upon the type of school attended, and (c) examine whether there were categorical factors that differed on the basis of a players recruitment, year in school, race/ethnicity, playing status, or financial aid status.   Using the revised Influential Factors Survey for Student Athletes (IFSSA-R; Pauline, 2010), 503 DIII men’s basketball players were surveyed. Participant responses indicated that ‘career opportunities’ was the most vital item affecting college selection. With regard to the five categorical factors (academic, athletic, coaching staff, financial aid, and social atmosphere) academic factors were also found to be important.   Analyses revealed significant (p < .05) differences as determined by type of school for the athletic, academic, and financial aid subscales.  Results of the study will provide useful information for DIII men’s basketball coaches and college administrators throughout various points in the recruiting and college selection process.  Keywords: coaching, recruiting, basketball, NCAA Division III, college selectio

Filter Airflow prediction model development

The implementation of air filters on commercial swine farms has effectively reduced the frequency of airborne disease transmission. However, efficiently managing filter lifespan remains a challenge and an unknown operational cost for filtered swine facilities. Individual filter testing protocols are time consuming and expensive for producers. The objective of this study was to develop a predictive model for estimating airflow for an individual filter in situ by comparing multiple machine learning models to eliminate the need for manual, individual filter testing for filter resistance. The data set was generated from a custom Air Filter Environmental Testing Chamber that mimics on farm operational conditions with a low static pressure drop per filter and ground level installation. Model parameters were developed from a six-month long data set. The models were developed when the chamber was running with a new set of pre-filters and a set of five-month old v-bank filters. The developed models include a single input linear regression, multiple linear regression, and random forest models. A single input linear regression was not an effective method for predicting the chamber airflow, R2=0.08. The multiple linear regression moderately explained the variation in the data, R2=0.77. The random forest models performed the best for predicting the test chamber airflow with both models featuring R2= 0.98. The results and models from this study will be used to determine the feasibility of an on-farm application