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It is widely acknowledged that involvement in sport has positive physical and psychosocial benefits for adolescents. However, concerns have been expressed, both in New Zealand and internationally, about the relatively high attrition rates in youth sport. This qualitative study captured the experiences of eight (five male, three female) adolescents who were no longer participating in high school rowing programs in New Zealand. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, and we conducted an inductive thematic analysis. A secondary analysis was then conducted using a self-determination and basic psychological needs framework that placed specific emphasis on need satisfaction and need thwarting. Key findings from this study suggest that participants' experiences of rowing were initially positive but were subsequently influenced by dissatisfaction and thwarting of basic psychological needs. The findings confirm the significance of coaches and parents providing an environment that supports young athletes' needs for relatedness. Concerns are also raised about the potentially damaging effects of weight-restricted sport for adolescents. By drawing upon athlete voice, it is hoped that the findings of this study can inform coach education and result in the development of more athlete-supportive rowing programs for adolescent athletes.

Background  Research suggests that children with Down syndrome may be at increased risk of having an autism spectrum disorder; however, previous studies have not utilized comprehensive, state‐of‐the‐art diagnostic tools to address the question of comorbid autism and Down syndrome.Method  Comprehensive evaluations for autism were conducted in 20 2‐year‐old children with Down syndrome. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule‐Generic (ADOS‐G) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI‐R) were administered by experienced clinicians, who then determined if the child presented with significant symptoms of autism. Eighteen children participated in a follow‐up evaluation at age 4 years.Results  Three children (15%) met criteria for an autism spectrum disorder at both time points, and two (10%) for autistic disorder. Case descriptions are provided. Several children presented with difficulties in communication and play, but did not show problems in core social relatedness. The ADOS‐G, if used alone, over‐identifies autism in toddlers with Down syndrome.Conclusions  Clinical judgement is critical in diagnosing autism in Down syndrome. Young children may show some signs of autism (particularly in the area of communication) and not have the disorder. Children who have comorbid Down syndrome and autism are particularly challenged, relative to their peers without autism.

Research has become a core areas in higher education. There are number of government grants to promote research in various fields. In recent years, many universities and funding authorities have adopted research integrity policies LaFollette, 1992 Duquet, 1993 .Research productivity should be the main highlight for any faculty who want to be a part of competitive advantage. A model is created wherein it is stated that research push and right mind set can lead one to attain competitive advantage in an environment which it is very competitive. The survey was based on primary data. Only women faculties were targeted for this survey. Out of total 167 sample, 83 respondents were married and 82 respondents were spinsters. Divorcee were nil hence they were excluded from the study. Different colleges were surveyed according to the prescribed time given by them. Hence a field research was done through personal and group interview. As the study was a diagnostic surveys so fact findings enquiries were executed through cross tabulation, skewness and kurtosis and normal Q Q plots. Some significant facts have been observed from this study. This research paper is also based on secondary data for finalization of views and opinions which has been sourced from published literature. Dolan Champa Banerjee | Dr. Yathish Kumar "Research and Competitive Advantage: A Descriptive Study on Engineering Faculty" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-5 , August 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd17044.pdf

This study of 40 adolescents with visual impairments and 23 of their best friends found that adolescents with visual impairments are successful in establishing and maintaining reciprocal, intimate best friendships. The friends engaged in activities together that were typical of adolescents without disabilities. Although some participants stated that the visual impairments affected the activities the friends could do together, they also noted that these limitations did not have a strong negative impact on their friendships.

African American community banks appear to be losing ground in their communities. The number of African American community banks continued to trend downward during the past two decades, suffering closure of 12 banks. As of 2017, only 23 banks remain. This trend forces the question: "Do African American community banks possess adequate financial viability to serve their communities?" The survival of African American Community Banks between 2006 and 2017 was examined using the efficiency ratio as the key measure of their financial viability. Results showed that African American banks managed to produce 1 year where they outperformed the peer banks in managing assets to produce profit. The most glaring discovery was that it cost the African American banking sector close to or more than US$1 to generate US$1 of revenue. Findings suggest that African American community banks were unable or unwilling to control the components that contribute to how successful the bank used its assets and liabilities to generate income during the study period.

Purpose: To investigate concussion education implementation methods in NCAA member institutions. Methods: Of the 1,078 athletic trainers across all NCAA Divisions that were contacted, 355 were included in this study. Participants were asked to complete the Current Concussion Education Practices Questionnaire (CCEPQ). The CCEPQ consisted of four sections: demographics, concussion education questionnaire, perceived effectiveness of concussion education, and limitations/barrier to providing concussion education. Outcome frequencies were used to report survey results. Respondent division-level categorical differences across survey items were assessed with a 2X3 chi-square test of independence. Results: Providing concussion education occurs in 98.9% of NCAA member institutions. Educating student athletes on concussion annually occurs in 85.1% of NCAA member institutions. Among those institutions who provide concussion education, 5.1% report only providing concussion education to contact/collision sports. Utilization of the NCAA concussion facts sheet, and NCAA concussion education video occurs in 50.1% of NCAA member institutions. Only 70.7% of NCAA member institutions report providing information on the long-term consequences. Educating one team (65.4%) or multiple teams (46.8%) at a time regarding concussion had the greatest outcome frequencies when asked about the environment concussion education is provided. Conclusions: The majority of NCAA member institutions are providing concussion education to student-athletes. However, adherence to the NCAA Concussion Education Policy and Legislation appears to still be a concerning issue. Substantial heterogeneity with content and delivery method of concussion education among member institutions was not unexpected, due to the limited requirements and guidelines set by the NCAA Concussion Education Policy. NCAA member institutions whom provide concussion education appear to use material created by the NCAA. Future research should evaluate the current concussion education practices reviled in the present study for effectiveness. After evaluation of current concussion education practices, the creation of improved concussion education policies can commence.

It is the agricultural sector that feeds country's trade. Agricultural products like tea, sugar, rice, tobacco, spices etc. constitute the main items of exports of India. If the development process of agriculture is smooth, export increases and imports are reduced considerably. The study clearly shows that export of fresh vegetables and fresh fruits are seeing an upfront growth. Still the exports can be increased if the governments supports by providing more incentives to the exporters. The study has thrown a light on agriculture industry and has induced the researcher to take up business associated with agri exports. We could also note that Government is supporting the agri industry and the role of APEDA in promoting exports is very vast.

Abstrak Bahasa Inggris telah menjadi bahasa internasional. Ini dibuktikan bahwa 129 dari 192 negara di seluruh dunia menggunakan bahasa Inggris sebagai alat komunikasi. Pemerintah Indonesia memilih bahasa Inggris sebagai mata pelajaran yang harus diajarkan di setiap tingkat pendidikan di Indonesia. Salah satu elemen bahasa adalah kosa kata. Kosa kata memainkan peranan penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Kosakata menghubungkan empat ketrampilan bahasa yaitu mendengarkan, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Pengajaran kosakata harus mudah dan menyenangkan bagi para siswa. Maka dari itu, guru bahasa Inggris harus mempunyai teknik bagus yang tepat dan efektif dalam proses belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) menguraikan penerapan Chain Drawing Game dalam proses belajar mengajar. (2) Mengetahui tanggapan siswa tentang permainan ini. (3) Mengetahui apakah permainan ini dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kosakata para siswa kelas lima SD Negeri I Sukoharjo, Bandung tahun pelajaran 2011/2012. Metode pengumpulan data adalah kuisioner, dokumen, dan wawancara. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para siswa nyaman dan senang dalam proses belajar mengajar. Berdasarkan wawancara guru dan dokumen nilai kelas, dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa Chain Drawing Game dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kosakata para siswa. Oleh karena itu, ini dapat dikatakan bahwa Chain Drawing Game merupakan salah satu tehnik yang efektif dalam mengajar kosakata bahasa Inggris untuk siswa sekolah dasar. Kata Kunci: Pengajaran Kosakata, Efektif, Chain Drawing Game Abstract English has become an international language. It is proved that 129 out of 192 countries in all over the world use English as the means of communication. Indonesian government chooses English as a subject that should be taught in every level of education in Indonesia. One of the elements of languages is vocabulary. It plays an important role in learning English. Vocabulary links the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Teaching vocabulary must be ...