Elite coaching and the technocratic engineer: thanking the boys at Microsoft!

The primary purpose of this article is to provide an in-depth understanding of the manner in which surveillance technologies have become readily appropriated and utilised by elite Rugby Union coaches. It is conceded that positions adopted by populist writings commonly categorise the act of coaching as an educational activity that harnesses holistic intentions. Through reflecting upon semi-structured interviews with players located at an Aviva Premiership Rugby Union Club, we provide insight into an elite sporting institution that more accurately depicts coaching as a technocratic activity. The resultant analysis is critical in its review of surveillance mechanisms embedded in institutional practice, extending to the sports coaching setting, which explicate sinister rather than pastoral motives to enforce a disciplinary power that enhances the quantification of athletic performance. The article concludes by emphasising the impact of such practices upon establishing a sense of trust and the construction of self autonomous to the sporting domain. We argue that the emerging and steadfast acceptance of technology in the elite coaching environment is threatening to circumvent the learning potential of players by merely viewing them as functionaries. In adopting this position, we tentatively suggest that future research seeking to inform the practice of coaching and coach education should continue to pursue this critical dialogue to question whether, and to what extent, an overreliance on technology is becoming perceived as the ‘gold standard’ of professional practice amongst the coaching fraternity.     

Force–velocity property of leg muscles in individuals of different level of physical fitness

The present study explored the method of testing muscle mechanical properties through the linear force–velocity (F–V) relationships obtained from loaded vertical jumps. Specifically, we hypothesised that the F–V relationship parameters depicting the force, power, and velocity of the tested muscles will differ among individuals of different physical fitness. Strength trained, physically active, and sedentary male participants (N = 10 + 10 + 10; age 20–29 years) were tested on maximum countermovement and squat jumps where manipulation of external loads provided a range of F and V data. The observed F–V relationships of the tested leg muscles were approximately linear and mainly strong (median correlation coefficients ranged from 0.77 to 0.92; all p < 0.05), independently of either the tested group or the jump type. The maximum power revealed higher values in the strength trained than in the physically active and sedentary participants. This difference originated from the differences in F-intercepts, rather than from the V-intercepts. We conclude that the observed parameters could be sensitive enough to detect the differences among both the individuals of different physical fitness and various jump types. The present findings support using loaded vertical jumps and, possibly, other maximum performance multi-joint movements for the assessment of mechanical properties of active muscles.     

Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education

Objective

The authors explored the feasibility and possible benefit of tablet-based educational materials for patients in clinic waiting areas.

Methods

We distributed eight tablets preloaded with diagnosis-relevant information in two clinic waiting areas. Patients were surveyed about satisfaction, usability, and effects on learning. Technical issues were resolved.

Results

Thirty-seven of forty patients completed the survey. On average, the patients were satisfied in all categories.

Conclusions

Placing tablet-based educational materials in clinic waiting areas is relatively easy to implement. Patients using tablets reported satisfaction across three domains: usability, education, and satisfaction.     

线切割电参数的合理选择

分析了线切割参数对线切割加工工艺指标的影响,指明了怎样合理选择切割线参数。     

Physical design method of MPSoC

Floorplan, clock network and power plan are crucial steps in deep sub-micron system-on-chip design. A novel di- agonal floorplan is integrated to enhance the data sharing between different cores in system-on-chip. Custom clock network con- taining hand-adjusted buffers and variable routing rules is constructed to realize balanced synchronization. Effective power plan considering both IR drop and electromigration achieves high utilization and maintains power integrity in our MediaSoC. Using such methods, deep sub-micron design challenges are managed under a fast prototyping methodology, which greatly shortens the design cycle.     

孙中山逝世后国民党中央权力结构运作与权力重心的转移

1925年3月,孙中山逝世以后,国民党中央权力结构重心遽失,权力斗争骤然加剧。结果,胡汉民“失却了把握中的国府主席”。中央权力结构重心遂由胡汉民移向汪精卫。8月,“廖案”以后,蒋介石在国民党内地位暴升,中央权力结构重心再由汪精卫移至蒋介石。蒋介石意外地成为中央权力重组的最大赢家。中常会成为新的党权核心。这是党权内争、党权与军权博弈之结果。     

3,7-二甲基-2-十三碳醇乙酸酯的合成——松叶蜂Diprion pini性信息素活性组分

对松叶蜂 diprion pini性信息素活性组分 3,7-二甲基 -2 -十三碳醇乙酸酯的全合成进行了研究 .以丙二酸二乙酯和 2 ,3-环氧丁烷为原料 ,分别合成了两个重要结构单元—— 2 -甲基 -1-辛烷基锂和 3,4-二甲基 -γ-丁内酯 .2 -甲基 -1-辛烷基锂与 3,4-二甲基 -γ-丁内酯反应 ,得到的酮醇再经黄鸣龙还原 ,得到 3,7-二甲基 -2 -十三碳醇 ,经酯化 ,得到 3,7-二甲基 -2 -十三碳醇乙酸酯     

一款大容量SPI串行FLASH存储器在ARM7中的应用

介绍AT45DB161大容量SPI串行FLASH存储器在PHILIPS的ARM7系列单片机LPC213X/214X中的应用,重点介绍硬件电路设计及软件编程方法。     

论ISO14000对我国企业参与国际竞争的影响

ISO140 0 0是一种超越国界的统一环保标准 ,它为保证发展中国家和发达国家的公平竞争提供了统一的评价标准。我国加入WTO在即 ,引进ISO140 0 0标准 ,改善我国的环境管理 ,有利于我国企业开拓国际市场 ,扩大绿色产品出口 ,增强国际竞争力。     

MPEG标准的发展及应用

描述了MPEG所推出的一系列标准,并对标准的内容和实际应用作了简要介绍.