Emerging Research and Development in Technology-based Self-monitoring

This research aims at designing a learning model of critical reading based on Reciprocal Teaching. This research is a Research and Development (R&D) which applies the theory of Borg & Gall (2007). The subject is the second semester students that consist of 60 students in the academic year of 2017-2018. Data are obtained form interviews of lecturers and students, observation during implementation, and validation notes. The expert judgment was applied to validate the design of the learning model. The final product of the research is a learning model of critical reading by applying the strategy of Reciprocal Teaching consisted of four activities namely summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting which is extended into six activities namely, predicting, questioning, clarifying, self-monitoring, summarizing, and evaluating. The model is considered to be supportive to the critical reading instructional since the students can complete the written tasks successfully.

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Low-voltage field-emission SEM of polymeric membranes for glucose biosensors

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100161862 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 860-861

Author(s):

Lorna K. Mayo ◽

Kenneth C. Moore ◽

Mark A. Arnold

Keyword(s):

Glucose Sensor ◽

Low Voltage ◽

Glucose Sensors ◽

Polymeric Membranes ◽

Artificial Endocrine Pancreas ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Conducting Materials ◽

Insulin Dependent ◽

Living Tissues ◽

Voltage Scanning

An implantable artificial endocrine pancreas consisting of a glucose sensor and a closed-loop insulin delivery system could potentially replace the need for glucose self-monitoring and regulation among insulin dependent diabetics. Achieving such a break through largely depends on the development of an appropriate, biocompatible membrane for the sensor. Biocompatibility is crucial since changes in the glucose sensors membrane resulting from attack by orinter action with living tissues can interfere with sensor reliability and accuracy. If such interactions can be understood, however, compensations can be made for their effects. Current polymer technology offers several possible membranes that meet the unique chemical dynamics required of a glucose sensor. Two of the most promising polymer membranes are polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and silicone (Si). Low-voltage scanning electron microscopy, which is an excellent technique for characterizing a variety of polymeric and non-conducting materials, 27 was applied to the examination of experimental sensor membranes.

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Medical education research and development. An institutional program

JAMA ◽

10.1001/jama.197.12.992 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 197 (12) ◽

pp. 992-995 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

G. E. Miller

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Education Research ◽

Research And Development ◽

Medical Education Research

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Using Popular Mobile Devices in Voice Therapy

Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders ◽

10.1044/vvd23.3.82 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 82-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eva van Leer

Keyword(s):

Exercise Behavior ◽

Voice Therapy ◽

Pure Oxygen ◽

Mobile Platforms ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Web Based ◽

Motivational Messages ◽

Related Information ◽

Health Related ◽

Tailored Approach

Mobile tools are increasingly available to help individuals monitor their progress toward health behavior goals. Commonly known commercial products for health and fitness self-monitoring include wearable devices such as the Fitbit© and Nike + Pedometer© that work independently or in conjunction with mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones, media players) as well as web-based interfaces. These tools track and graph exercise behavior, provide motivational messages, offer health-related information, and allow users to share their accomplishments via social media. Approximately 2 million software programs or “apps” have been designed for mobile platforms (Pure Oxygen Mobile, 2013), many of which are health-related. The development of mobile health devices and applications is advancing so quickly that the Food and Drug Administration issued a Guidance statement with the purpose of defining mobile medical applications and describing a tailored approach to their regulation.

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