Objective: We develop a method for enabling human-like, flexible supervisory control via delegation to automation. Background: Real time supervisory relationships with automation are rarely as

A supervisory fuzzy neural network (FNN) control system is designed to track periodic reference inputs in this study. The control system is composed of a permanent magnet (PM) synchronous servo motor drive with a supervisory FNN position controller. The supervisory FNN controller comprises a supervisory controller, which is designed to stabilize the system states around a defined bound region a...

Teacher coaching is considered a highquality professional development opportunity that emphasizes job-embedded practice, intense and sustained durations, and active learning (Desimone, 2009; Russo, 2004). Generally, coaches observe teachers in their classes and then provide targeted feedback aimed at improving these practices. Coaching is closely related to teacher mentoring, which also targets...

BACKGROUND The transition from student to medical doctor is challenging and stressful to many junior doctors. To practice with confidence and professionalism the junior doctors have to develop a strong professional identity. Various suggestions on how to facilitate formation of professional identity have been offered including the possible positive effect of group-coaching courses. The purpose ...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Previous research indicates that motivational interviewing (MI) skills decline over time among participants in training workshops when post-workshop feedback and coaching are not provided. This study explored moderators of skill retention among trainees learning MI mainly for substance use disorder treatment in real-world treatment settings, including workshop enhancements a...

Twelve individuals (four homeless, two formerly homeless, and six low-income) received 12 weeks of free health coaching, an intervention normally undertaken by clients who pay $40 to $200 out of pocket for coaching services. The health coaching relationships were conducted with protocols developed for managing executive health at a Fortune 100 firm. This experimental model was constructed to ex...

Coaching aims to improve player performance and coaches have a number of coaching methods and strategies they use to enhance this process. If new methods and ideas can be determined to improve player performance they will change coaching practices and processes. This study investigated the effects of using low compression balls (LCBs) during coaching sessions with beginning tennis players. In o...

The purpose of this study was to analyse Portuguese coaches' perceptions of, and preferences for, knowledge sources as related to professional background; namely academic education level, coach education level and coaching experience. The study's participants comprised 336 Portuguese coaches from twenty-two sports. A questionnaire was used to identify coaches' demographic characteristics and re...

This study aims to examine the supervisory system of BAZNAS Bengkulu Province in empowerment zakat with aim alleviate poverty. The research method used this is a qualitative approach phenomenological paradigm build reality ideas. data collection methods were observation, interviews, and documentation which then analyzed by using Miles & Huberman interactive model, namely reduction, presenta...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of a preventive coaching intervention on sickness absence due to psychosocial health complaints and on general well being of employees. METHODS Employees at risk for sickness absence were identified and randomized. The intervention group received the preventive coaching program; the control group received usual care. Primary outcome measure of the trial i...