scholarly journals An exploratory study of freshman attrition from an Appalachian physiology program

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 501-510
Author(s):  
Miriam Leary ◽  
Randy Bryner
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
College Attendance ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Academic Preparedness ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Incoming Freshmen ◽  
And Performance

Appalachia has low rates of college attendance and graduation, but relevant data investigating student attrition from physiology majors in this region are lacking. This exploratory study examined freshman attrition from an undergraduate exercise physiology program in Appalachia with the goal of identifying potential strategies for improving retention across similar programs in this underserved region. Questionnaires were administered at the beginning and end of the fall semester to freshman ( n = 247) and students transferring out of the major [Transferred group (T); n = 50] by the end of their first semester were compared against those that remained [Retained group (R); n = 190]. The Transferred group was invited to participate in qualitative interviews. Fewer Transferred students reported feeling underprepared in academic preparedness skills, but more reported feeling underprepared in math. At the end of the semester, more in the Transferred group reported doing worse than expected in math and in getting good grades and had a lower grade point average (R: 3.27 ± 0.05; T: 2.62 ± 0.15; P < 0.01). More in the Transferred group were first-generation (FG) college students (R: 17%; T: 30%). Transferred FG had lower academic preparation and performance and more financial need than Retained FG. In interviews ( n = 35), most students expressed a change in career goals and many noted the academic rigor of the program, while academic advising, faculty, and the major received generally positive praise. This study identified several factors that would allow for early identification of incoming freshmen at risk for attrition and proposes strategies for improving retention within Appalachian physiology programs.

Assessing Trade Show Functions and Performance: An Exploratory Study

1987 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger A. Kerin ◽  
William L. Cron
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Trade Show ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Trade Shows

Though trade shows are an important marketing tool, as evidenced by their frequency of use and expenditure level, little research has examined this activity. The authors document the selling and non-selling roles of trade shows and identify marketing and trade show strategy-related variables that affect performance. Their study is a necessary first step in understanding how trade shows are used and identifying factors that should be considered in the management of this promotion medium.

Fatherhood Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-497
Author(s):  
Jonathan Alschech ◽  
Stephanie Begun
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Alternative Conceptions ◽  
Young Parents

Research on young parents experiencing homelessness has typically focused on mothers and pregnant women. Young homeless fathers’ tendencies to decline involvement throughout pregnancy and in their children’s lives have been documented and condemned; however, little is known about young men’s perspectives on these situations. This exploratory study engaged homeless young men in qualitative interviews regarding their perceptions and experiences of fathering. Respondents often viewed fatherhood as solely representing breadwinner responsibilities and as a burden that one dutifully carries or shamefully (yet commonly) shirks. Homeless young men’s beliefs about fathering, often steeped in guilt and shame, may suggest that encouraging alternative conceptions of competent fathering while young and homeless is an important area for further research, intervention development, and service provision.

Prediction of Grade Point Averages Using Cognitive and Noncognitive Predictor Variables

1973 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl L. Reed ◽  
John F. Feldhusen ◽  
Adrian P. Van Mondfrans
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Associate Degree Nursing ◽  
Associate Degree ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
School Level ◽  
Validation Sample ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Noncognitive Variables

This study investigated the usefulness of a number of noncognitive variables in improving the prediction of students' first semester, second semester, and first-year grade point averages. Freshman nursing students entering five associate degree nursing schools between 1964 and 1967 ( N = 495) were used as the validation sample. The cross-validation sample included the 1968 ( N = 170) entrants. When added to a battery of established cognitive predictors, several noncognitive variables added a unique and significant increment to the prediction of grade point averages in associate degree nursing programs. These variables were: age in months of the student, year of entry into nursing school, level of previous education of the student, and the particular school attended. These results encourage future studies in search of new noncognitive variables to improve prediction. Measures of a student's past health and practical experience might be worthy of future study.

The use and non-use of the government financial report by Maltese Members of Parliament

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 1124-1144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josette Caruana ◽  
Brady Farrugia
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Members Of Parliament ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Questionnaire Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the use and non-use of the Government Financial Report by Maltese Members of Parliament (MPs). It refers to information overload theory to analyse the gap between financial reports and their relevance for decision making. Design/methodology/approach A mix of qualitative (interviews) and quantitative (questionnaire) research tools are applied, with the Maltese MPs being the research participants. This method is acclaimed to be comprehensive, but this study highlights certain disadvantages when applied in the political arena. Findings The characteristics of the information itself could be the main cause of information overload, resulting in the non-use of the financial report for decision making. Politicians refer to financial data for their decision making, but not to the data presented in the financial report. Irrespective of the politician’s professional background, the data in the financial report is perceived as incomplete and outdated. Practical implications The cause of information overload and its effects are important considerations for preparers of financial information and accounting standard setters, if they wish that their production is relevant for decision makers. Originality/value There is an increase in research concerning politicians’ use of budgetary and performance information, at local and regional levels of government. This study investigates exclusively the use of the financial report by politicians at central level, in a politically stable environment.

Assessing Trade Show Functions and Performance: An Exploratory Study

1987 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger A. Kerin ◽  
William L. Cron
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Trade Show ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Introducing Pharmacogenetics and Personalized Medicine via a Weblog

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin Bova ◽  
Sara Bova ◽  
Kevin Hill ◽  
Mark Dixon ◽  
Diana Ivankovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personalized Medicine ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
General Information ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Personal Genome ◽  
Genetic Privacy ◽  
Drug Dosing ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Incoming Freshmen ◽  
And Personalized Medicine

Objectives: To evaluate a weblog (blog)-based course introducing pharmacogenetics (PGt) and personalized medicine (PM) relative to freshmen pharmacy students' knowledge base. Methods: Incoming freshmen pharmacy students were invited by email to enroll in a one semester-hour, elective, on-line blog-based course entitled "Personal Genome Evaluation". The course was offered during the students' first semester in college. A topic list related to PGt and PM was developed by a group of faculty with topics being presented via the blog once or twice weekly through week 14 of the 15 week semester. A pre-course and post-course survey was sent to the students to compare their knowledge base relative to general information, drug response related to PGt, and PM. Results: Fifty-one freshmen pharmacy students enrolled in the course and completed the pre-course survey and 49 of the 51 students completed the post-course survey. There was an increase in the students' general, PGt and PM knowledge base as evidenced by a statistically significant higher number of correct responses for 17 of 21 questions on the post-course survey as compared to the pre-course survey. Notably, following the course, students had an increased knowledge base relative to "genetic privacy", drug dosing based on metabolizer phenotype, and the breadth of PM, among other specific points. Conclusions: The study indicated that introducing PGt and PM via a blog format was feasible, increasing the students' knowledge of these emerging areas. The blog format is easily transferable and can be adopted by colleges/schools to introduce PGt and PM.   Type: Case Study

scholarly journals The reality of Educational accountability and its mechanisms among school leaders in public education schools in Sharourah governorate/ Najran

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Qasim Almqablah
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
School Level ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
General Average ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Academic Year

The study aimed to identify the reality of practicing accountability among school leaders in public education schools in Sharourah Governorate / Najran and the degree of accountability in the administrative and technical domains. To achieve this goal, the researcher used the analytical survey approach. The study was applied to a sample of )177 ( teachers, including (101) male teachers and (76) female teachers, in the first semester of the academic year 2018- 2019. The results of the study found that, the practice of accountability among the leaders of public education schools in Sharourah governorate / Najran from teachers point of view has got a general average (4.02), high rating, and according to the domains level, practicing accountability in administrative domain has got an average; (3.93), with a high rating, also, practicing accountability in the technical domain has got an average of (3.90) with a high degree. There were no statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05 = α) between the arithmetical averages of the total score for the degree of accountability in administrative and technical domains due to the differences in the variables of the study (years of experience and the scientific qualification). There were statistically significant differences in the degree of accountability in administrative and technical domains due to gender in favor of males; and in the variable of a school level in favor of high school. The study recommended the need to spread the culture of accountability, And to clarify the nature, methods, objectives and mechanisms for teachers, and the need to provide standards and performance indicators used in accountability process.

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