Hasil untuk "Recreation leadership. Administration of recreation services"

Rania Nagy Karkousha, Amira Hussin Draz, Nesreen Gharib ElNahas et al.

Purpose: Exercise improves various health outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, but the impact of different types of exercise on chronic kidney disease patients undergoing dialysis is not well understood. This aimed to comparatively assess the impact of intradialytic resistance and aerobic exercises on urea reduction rate concentration and various quality of life dimensions in chronic kidney disease patients. Methods: In this single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with a pre-and post-test design, 30 patients (both sexes, aged 25-35 years, BMI 18-25 kg/m²) diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease  and stable on dialysis for a minimum of 2 months were enrolled. Patients were randomly assigned equally to either the resistance exercise group or the aerobic exercise group and underwent respective exercise interventions for 8 weeks. Urea reduction rate and quality of life dimensions were evaluated before and after the intervention period. Results: Both resistance and aerobic exercise modalities significantly changed urea reduction rate and quality of life dimensions in chronic kidney disease patients (p<0.05). No significant difference in post-intervention urea reduction rate levels (mg/dL) was observed between the groups (resistance group = 89.43 ± 14.29; aerobic group = 86.33 ± 14.75; p=0.563). Furthermore, all quality of life dimensions exhibited significant differences between the groups, except for physical function. The aerobic group exhibited superior general health outcomes compared to the resistance exercise group (mean = 59.98 ± 0.96 versus 56.26 ± 0.95) following the intervention. Conclusion:  Aerobic exercise showed better general health outcomes, though both modalities improved Urea reduction rate and quality of life. Integrating intradialytic exercise enhances patient wellbeing. Trial Registration: The study was retrospectively registered on the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry under registration number PACTR202112710463704.

Mohamed Hussein ElGendy, Islam Tarek Abuemira, Ali Muhammad Al-Guyoushi et al.

Background and Purpose Spinal mobilization with leg movement and lumbar traction are individually recognized as evidence-based treatments for lumbar radiculopathy. However, previous studies have not compared these two modalities directly. This study aimed to compare the effects of lumbar traction versus spinal mobilization with leg movement on pain, range of motion, and disability in adults with lumbar radiculopathy. Materials and Methods In this randomized controlled trial, (n=60) patients diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy by their orthopedist participated in this study. They were randomly divided into three groups: Experimental group (a) consisted of 20 patients who received LT and conventional treatment; Experimental group (b) consisted of 20 patients who received spinal mobilization with leg movement and conventional treatment; Control group (c) consisted of 20 patients who received only conventional treatment (ultrasound therapy, hot packs, and core stability exercises). Interventions were conducted over 12 sessions (3 sessions per week) across four weeks. Outcomes were assessed at the start and end of the fourth week using a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain intensity, the Oswestry Disability Index for functional disability, and a back range of motion (BROM) device to measure lumbar spine flexion and extension. Results All groups showed significant improvement post-treatment compared to pre-treatment (P<0.05) across all measured variables. Group analysis revealed significant differences among the three groups in visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores (P=0.001), with groups A and B showing greater improvement than group C. However, there were no significant differences between the groups in back range of motion measurements (P>0.05). Conclusion Both spinal mobilization with leg movement and lumbar traction were effective in managing patients with lumbar radiculopathy. However, there was no significant difference in effectiveness between the two treatments.

Lidia Caballero-Galeote

El transporte ha contribuido a que la actividad turística evolucione, de ahí que su relación haya sido ampliamente estudiada en la literatura académica. Sin embargo, tras la pandemia. Por su parte, el turismo es una actividad social que necesita de infraestructuras pero que, a su vez, cuando se trata de un sector activo en el territorio puede coadyudar a conseguir un desarrollo social positivo. En este sentido, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo llevar a cabo un estudio bibliométrico a través del mapeo científico y del análisis de rendimiento en aras de analizar cuál ha sido la producción científica sobre transporte y turismo desde la perspectiva social. Basado en un estudio de concurrencia de palabras clave, término, autores, índice de citas, centros de investigación y revistas, los resultados nos indican que la sostenibilidad y la economía son los temas motores. Sin embargo, resulta imprescindible para futuros investigadores la concentración en otros aspectos y la relación con otras disciplinas ya que se ha observado un importante nicho de investigación.

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Nini Johanna Cruz Rodríguez

Se presentan diversos enfoques sobre el turismo, ecoturismo, turismo cultural y sus impactos positivos y negativos en el departamento de Boyacá, Colombia; región reconocida por su riqueza ambiental y memoria histórica. Mediante el análisis y sistematización de los resultados, de investigaciones desarrolladas durante los últimos tres años, se describen los efectos medioambientales socioculturales y económicos generados por las actividades ecoturísticas. La investigación es cualitativa de nivel descriptivo y método bibliográfico. Se resaltan factores necesarios como punto de partida para el desarrollo de un turismo que permita el disfrute de las generaciones actuales, sin que exista detrimento para las generaciones futuras.

Mariana del Rocio Olmedo Ochoa, Alejandro Palafox-Muñoz, Sergio Lagunas-Puls

El objetivo de este artículo es conocer y evaluar los impactos que pueden mejorar o afectar a la comunidad receptora, así como identificar áreas de oportunidad en cuanto a la gestión del destino turístico. Para lograr lo anterior, se aplicó la metodología propuesta por Doxey, específicamente realizando su medición a través del índice Irridex, buscando evitar que los residentes tengan fricción hacia los turistas en el futuro. Se concluye que mediante la evaluación de la percepción de los residentes se puede generar conocimiento, como en el destino insular de Cozumel, ubicando la etapa en la que se encuentra la población lo que podría ayudar en la generación de políticas públicas.

Theresa M. Jedd, Devarati Bhattacharya, Cara Pesek et al.

Donária Coelho Duarte, Kezya Silva Coelho Lima

Diante das discussões sobre responsabilidade e do papel dos eventos no turismo, o presente trabalho propõe analisar de que forma as dimensões do Turismo Responsável podem contribuir para o planejamento, realização e gestão da realização de eventos de forma responsável. Para essa análise é tomado como objeto de estudo o XVIII Festival Internacional de Cinema e Vídeo Ambiental (FICA) que acontece no município de Goiás/GO. Buscou-se analisar as possibilidades práticas responsáveis no turismo a partir do XVIII FICA. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como qualitativa e exploratória, utilizando-se do levantamento bibliográfico e documental, observação e entrevistas aplicadas aos visitantes/participantes e gestores do Evento. Foi possível constatar que o Evento utiliza termos relacionados a questões ambientais e sustentáveis, mas de fato não realiza ações de forma responsável. Não considera o seu real sentido e utiliza-se do termo apenas como forma de divulgação.

Petra Gyurácz-Németh

In tourism and the hotel sector standardisation is sometimes an advantage and other times a disadvantage, though it has been mentioned several times. This research explores the topic of standardisation in the Hungarian hotels. The paper determines the level of standardisation in hotels and the extant of the relationship between the level of standardisation and the hotel affiliation, the Hotelstars Union membership, the number of rooms and the star rating. There are 81 questionnaires filled out by hotel general managers of those hotels which belong to the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association. Only the three-, four- and five-star hotels were questioned by this survey. The results show that the level of hotel standardisation depends on the hotel chain membership but only weakly by 5%. There are also proven significant relationships with the Hotelstars Union membership, the number of rooms and the star rating of the hotels

T.M. Kravchuk, N.M. Sanzharova, O.O. Sliusar et al.

<em>The purpose.</em> The aim of the study is to carry out a comparative analysis of the impact of acrobatic rock and roll and ballroom dancing on the formation of the culture of movements of children of primary school age. <em>Research participant. </em>The study involved 3 groups of girls 7-8 years only 45, 15 of them - a control group, which included girls who were not engaged in any sports, 15 - experimental group 1-girls who were engaged in acrobatic rock ' n ' roll and 15-experimental group 2 - girls who were engaged in sports ballroom dancing. <em>Research methods:</em> analysis of scientific and methodological literature, analysis of training programs on acrobatic rock and roll and ballroom dancing, visual screening on the card posture rating test "dynamic posture" test "wave" forward, methods of mathematical statistics. <em>Results.</em> The study identified the main indicators of the level of culture of movements of younger students, in particular: correct posture; plasticity and coordination of movements. It is proved that under the influence of acrobatic rock'n'roll and ballroom dancing almost all indicators of the culture of movements of girls of primary school age have improved, especially dynamic posture, plasticity and coordination of movements. While the performance of girls who did not play sports remained unchanged, or deteriorated. <em>Conclusions.</em> The study carried out a comparative analysis of the level of culture of movements of young athletes in rock and roll and ballroom dancing. There was no statistically significant difference between the indicators of the culture of movements of young athletes engaged in acrobatic rock ' n ' roll and ballroom dancing. However, the same comparison of girls engaged in dance sports with girls not athletes showed their lagging behind in most indicators, especially dynamic posture, plasticity and coordination.

Sebastian Molinillo, Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas, Rafael Anaya-Sánchez

Tourists usually configure and develop ideas about possible destinations based on information previously gathered from both social media and the official web of the destination management organization (DMO). In spite of the relevance of said information sources, there have not been many studies evaluating how these different sources influence the destination image. This research proposes a model intended to explain the image creation process of a destination taking into account both the DMO’s online platforms and the perceived psychological distance. The proposed model is tested with an empirical study including a questionnaire which collects data from 264 participants. The validity of the model is reviewed through PLS analysis. Results show that the psychological distance does not influence the overall destination image. In addition, the overall destination image can be estimated to a larger extent when tourists approach social media as their main source of information. Implications and conclusions are discussed.

Maximiliano E. Korstanje

En el presente trabajo se focaliza en el miedo de varios turismólogos respecto a la consolidación de una disciplina reconocida por otras, ya que a diferencia de la mayoría de las teorías sobre el tema, se sostiene que existen causas estructurales enraizadas en la postmodernidad, que han generado un grado de fragmentación sustantiva para que el turismo pueda obtener una Epistemología definida de su objeto de estudio; y es entonces en este sentido que se observa una alta fragmentación en la producción de las investigaciones de turismo.

Iara Lúcia Gomes Brasileiro

Propõe-se, neste artigo, a adoção de um modelo emprestado da Biologia para membranas celulares em que os elementos estruturantes são vistos de forma a expressar a maneira dinâmica com que ocorrem as relações entre os meios interno e externo, e dentro da própria unidade. Sugere-se o Modelo do "Mosaico Fluido", relacionando-o, a título de exemplo, a modelos consagrados como os de Beni e de Leiper. Para tanto, foram realizadas breves reflexões sobre sistemas e modelos, aliando-os a alguns conceitos e definições do Turismo, assim como um curto histórico do estabelecimento dos modelos para as membranas biológicas.

Sarah E. Hardin

This chapter provides the reader with literature and resources for conducting leadership assessment in collegiate recreation and athletics. Current practices and strategies are shared.

Cleber Gomes da Silva

Este artigo objetiva apresentar uma análise do potencial turístico do patrimônio cultural das regiões de várzea na Amazônia, com base no estudo realizado em Abaetetuba, PA. Os resultados apresentados neste estudo fundamentam-se na confrontação entre as concepções públicas e privadas sobre o turismo, frente aos elementos básicos da atividade, realmente disponíveis no cotidiano das populações de várzea da região. Trata-se de estudo de caso que permite relacionar a imbricação entre natureza e cultura na região. As pesquisas de campo, com utilização de técnicas de hierarquização e avaliação, consolidaram as informações documentais coletadas sobre os principais atrativos do município, permitido a elaboração de uma proposta-base para roteirização turística e gestão comunitária. Palavras-chave: Turismo. Patrimônio cultural. Várzea

Maria de Fátima Verdelho Fontoura, Paula Odete Fernandes

O objetivo do estudo assenta em mensurar a satisfação dos cidadãos que utilizam os Posto de Atendimento ao Cidadão (PAC). Estes são postos multisserviços com atendimento personalizado, instalados nas Autarquias, como extensões da Loja do Cidadão, garantindo uma maior proximidade com as exigências e diligências da Administração Pública. O objeto de estudo incidiu sobre os utentes, numa amostra de 306 cidadãos representativa do universo, que se deslocam aos 54 PAC distribuídos por Portugal Continental, tendo-se assumido um erro amostral final de 5,6% e um intervalo de confiança de 95%. O instrumento de recolha de dados teve por base o modelo CAF (Common Assessment Framework), construído com base no modelo de excelência da EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management). De acordo com os resultados obtidos pode dizer-se que os cidadãos encontram-se satisfeitos com os serviços prestados pelos PAC. Os resultados manifestaram, ainda, que as variáveis relacionadas com os Produtos e Serviços e a Imagem Global da Organização foram as que registaram um maior peso quando se pretende medir a Satisfação Global do cidadão utilizador do PAC.

Mariya Stankova

A re-examination of the concept of tourism reveals new dimensions and draws specialists’ attention to its multi-directional social influences. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the global economy, fostering economic development worldwide. It is recognised that tourism must be developed and managed in a controlled, integrated and sustainable manner. With a joint effort, an attempt could be made to realise objectives like improvement of quality, competiveness and sustainability of tourism products offered regardless of the particular scale – national, regional, or international – by “pursuing” tourists’ needs. However, this paper is focused on the priority given to the tourism industry in the economic development of the Republic of Bulgaria in bid to position the country well on the international level of competitiveness. This necessitates research on the opportunities of tourism and the economy of Bulgaria to help attain the competitiveness within the context of sustainable development.