scholarly journals Predictive Analytics for the KMAP-O Model in Design and Evaluation of Diabetes Care Management Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 233339282110232
Author(s):  
Thomas T.H. Wan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Dose Response Relationship ◽  
Behavioral System ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
And Control ◽  
Analytical Requirements

This is a commentary on methodological challenges and analytical requirements in designing an evaluation of the knowledge, motivation, attitude, preventive practice-outcome (KMAP-O) model for selfcare management of diabetes. Critical issues pertaining to an investigation of the dose-response relationship between the intervention program and outcomes, the comparative effectiveness evaluation, and the lengths of observation were noted. Although numerous publications on factors influencing diabetes care and control were systematically reviewed and documented in the literature, scientific results on artificial intelligence research remain to be uncovered. To optimizing the knowledge and clinical practice in selfcare management, specific methodological approaches to predictive analytics are suggested for future clinical studies, using a comprehensive behavioral system such as the KMAP-O model.

scholarly journals Gender differences and determinants of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among adults in China and Sweden

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailiana Santosa ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Lars Weinehall ◽  
Genming Zhao ◽  
Na Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Men ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Failure to promote early detection and better management of hypertension will contribute to the increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to assess the gender differences in the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension, together with its associated factors, in China and Sweden. Methods We used data from two cross-sectional studies: the Västerbotten Intervention Program in northern Sweden (n = 25,511) and the Shanghai survey in eastern China (n = 25,356). We employed multivariable logistic regression to examine the socio-demographics, lifestyle behaviours, and biological factors associated with the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension. Results Men had a higher prevalence of hypertension (43% in Sweden, 39% in China) than their female counterparts (29 and 36%, respectively). In Sweden, men were less aware of, less treated for, and had less control over their hypertension than women. Chinese men were more aware of, had similar levels of treatment for, and had less control over their hypertension compared to women. Awareness and control of hypertension was lower in China compared to Sweden. Only 33 and 38% of hypertensive Chinese men and women who were treated reached the treatment goals, compared with a respective 48 and 59% in Sweden. Old age, impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes, a family history of hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, low physical activity and overweight or obesity were found to increase the odds of hypertension and its diagnosis. Conclusions This study shows the age and gender differences in the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among adults in China and Sweden. Multisectoral intervention should be developed to address the increasing burden of sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity and diabetes, all of which are linked to the prevention and control of hypertension. Development and implementation of the gender- and context-specific intervention for the prevention and control of hypertension facilitates understanding with regard to the implementation barriers and facilitators.

ASSESSMENT OF VERTICAL INTEGRATION POTENTIAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
K. I. ZAKURIN ◽  
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M. V. VOLKOVA ◽  
Yu. G. GERTSIK ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Technological Chain ◽  
Industrial Markets ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
Fierce Competition ◽  
And Control

Fierce competition in industrial markets is pushing companies to seek sources of cost reduction and control rise. Stable cross-sectoral links within value chains contribute to the emergence of the possibility of integrating business structures. To make a competent decision to merge, a consistent analysis of the situation in the industry market, in the technological chain and at a particular enterprise is required. For this purpose, in this article, general methodological approaches and assessment indicators are collected in an algorithm, recommendations are given for determining the feasibility of vertical integration.

scholarly journals A Framework for Designing Training Programs to Foster Self-Regulated Learning and Text Analysis Skills

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Daniela Wagner ◽  
Sandra Dörrenbächer ◽  
Franziska Perels
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Text Analysis ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Training Approach ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Student Training ◽  
And Control

The study’s aim was to develop an intervention program and to evaluate its contribution to students’ self-regulated learning (SRL) and text analysis skills. In a student-focused training approach, the students themselves acquired the training strategies, whereas in the teacher-focused training, the teachers were enabled to explicitly impart these strategies to their students. In order to investigate the effectiveness of the intervention in terms of transfer benefits on SRL and text analysis skills, 274 lower secondary students were examined in a pretest-training-posttest design. Based on two different training approaches, a distinction was made between four groups: student training (singleST), teacher training (singleTT), combination of student and teacher training (ComT), and control group (CG). Substantially more transfer was revealed in all training conditions as compared to the control group. Specifically, the singleST group showed the highest learning gains for all variables. Conversely, a combination of both approaches (ComT) did not result in synergetic effects, but rather in reciprocal interferences.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and its associated risk factors related to Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Ilam province of Iran

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-14
Author(s):  
Fatima Ibrahim ABDULSALAM ◽  
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Tabarak Malik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Endemic Region ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Disease Occurrence ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Border Town ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
And Control

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) surveys precede an awareness or intervention program, it addresses a felt need in a population in which that need exists. In an endemic region of cutaneous leishmaniasis disease occurrence, public enlightenment on its preventive and control measures is highly important. Ilam province of Iran is a provincial border town transited annually by pilgrims was reported to have the most cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis ranking highest since 2010 yet no report on KAP survey has been previously conducted.

scholarly journals Research on the Evolution of Methodological Approaches to Accounting and Auditing of Estimated Values in the Context of Digitalization

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 64-74
Author(s):  
I. N. Bogataya ◽  
E. M. Evstaf’eva
Keyword(s):  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Information Base ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Sound Management ◽  
And Control ◽  
Current Stage

The article is devoted to the issues of development of methodological approaches to accounting and auditing of estimated values and their changes in the conditions of digitalization. The purpose of the research is to study modern methodological approaches to accounting and auditing of estimated values, taking into account the specifics of the current stage of digital transformation, and to develop the main directions for their improvement in order to improve the quality of the information base in order to be able to make sound management decisions. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research consists of the evolutionary-adaptive theory, balance sheet theory, risk-based approach, methods contained in IFRS, ISA, FSB in the field of accounting and auditing of estimated values, regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation, research in the field of modern international and Russian accounting and auditing practice. The research methodology included a review of accounting and auditing practices in the field of estimated values. The main features of accounting and auditing of estimated values are defined. Methodological approaches to improving accounting and auditing of estimated values that are based on digital technologies are proposed. Implementation of the proposed methodological approaches to accounting and auditing of estimated values in the context of digitalization will significantly improve the quality of accounting and control support for business.

scholarly journals A community-based randomized trial for the prevention and control of brucellosis among rural populations in Iran: application of the PRECEDE planning model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Jahangiry ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Towhid Babazadeh ◽  
Parvin Sarbakhsh ◽  
Koen Ponnet
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Community Based ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: Brucellosis is one of the most frequently occurring zoonotic diseases of veterinary and a public health problem in developing countries. It affects human and animal health and has measurable effects on the productive and reproductive performance of livestock. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to develop a community-based intervention program for brucellosis prevention and control. A two-arm parallel cluster randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of the program over six months in a rural population in Ahar, East Azerbaijan, Iran. A total of 16 village health houses were randomly allocated to the intervention and the control groups (eight per arm), and 400 participants were recruited via household health records in the health houses. The PRECEDE model, which is an acronym for Predisposing, Reinforcing and Enabling Constructs in Educational Diagnosis and Evaluation, was used to design, implement, and evaluate the brucellosis prevention and control program. Knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, social support, environmental enabling, and behavioral factors were measured at the baseline and the six-month follow-up. A generalized mixed effects model was used to analyze data. Results: The mean ages (SD) of the intervention and control group respondents were 35.9 (11.87) and 37.28 (11.04) years, respectively. After the six-month intervention, significant between-group differences were found on all PRECEDE variables, adjusted for education, history of brucellosis, and family history of brucellosis. Conclusion: There is a need to consolidate collaborative health and veterinary sector efforts, as well as increase regular vaccination practices and financial resources to support farmers willing to slaughter animals and/or offer slaughter facilities. The present study was able to demonstrate which educational and ecological factors influence behaviors and environments related to brucellosis and, as such, provide evidence of the effectiveness of interventions based on the PROCEDE model.

scholarly journals TEST MONITORING OF THE SPEECH COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS OF MODERN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

ScienceRise ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Valentyna Vitіuk ◽  
Nadiia Skrypnyk ◽  
Ivan Khomiak
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Scientific Intelligence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Spelling Test ◽  
Product Test ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
And Control ◽  
Technological Product

The object of research is the process of forming the spelling competence of future teachers of the New Ukrainian School. Investigated problem. The spelling competence of students of higher education institutions as a component of linguistic and communication competence is presented in the article. The problem of the formation of linguistic and communicative competence, in particular spelling, is of particular relevance in connection with the introduction of the new edition of Ukrainian spelling. In the context of current requirements for the professional training of future specialists of the New Ukrainian School, the role of test monitoring as a form of diagnostics and control of spelling and punctuation literacy of higher education students is increasing, which allows to objectively evaluate the spelling of students’ skills, improve the organization of educational activities and in modern universities. The main scientific results. A brief overview of the history of testing use in the educational process is provided in scientific intelligence. The positive and negative factors of the introduction of testing in the process of studying the spelling material of modern Ukrainian literary language are determined. Guidelines for the development of spelling test tasks in modern Ukrainian have been made. The article proposes test tasks of closed and open forms for monitoring the spelling knowledge, abilities and skills of students of institutions of higher education after studying the topic «Letter doubling». The field of practical use of research results. The results of the study can be used by teachers of higher education who are working on the problem of formation and improvement of spelling literacy of applicants for higher education institutions, as test monitoring allows promptly checking students’ educational achievements, determining how thoroughly and correctly each student has mastered one or another spelling knowledge, skills. Innovative technological product. Test tasks of closed and open forms on the theme «Letter doubling» are developed. Scope of innovative technological product. The methodical recommendations for the development of spelling tests of modern Ukrainian language, the proposed test tasks on the subject of «Letter doubling» can be applied in the study of such subjects as «Modern Ukrainian language with a practicum», «Practice in Ukrainian spelling» for students of specialty 013 «Primary education», 014 «Secondary education», specialization «Ukrainian language and literature» of higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Literature Review: Anxiety on Patiens with Myocardial Infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Friska Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
High Level ◽  
Keywords Anxiety ◽  
And Control

Background: Myocardial Infarction is one of the major cardiac event that cause of death in the world. One of the first reaction to myocardial Infarction is anxiety, which is a natural response to a life threatening event. High level of anxiety was associated with a higher rate of all cause cardiovascular complication and mortality in the first 3 years following myocardial infarction onset. Objective: This paper purposed to review the best evidence, guideline, or protocol to prevent and control anxiety in patients with myocardial infarction. Methods: A range database was searched to identify studies addressing programs to increase physical function of elderly with heart failure including CINAHL, Proquest, PubMed, and manual searching from the reference list of previous obtained articles. Studies published in English 2006-2015 were included. Results: There were ten studies in the final dataset. Factors related with anxiety were assessed in each study as characteristic and baseline studies. Studies reviewed intervention program to reduce anxiety including health education, relaxation, back massage therapy, whole massage therapy and combination between two interventions. Conclusion: Anxiety management that nurses can use not only health education by giving information about their diseases but they can also give intervention that can decrease their anxiety such as massage and relaxation or by combing together between health education and massage and relaxation.     Keywords: anxiety, relaxation, massage, education, myocardial infarction

Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring Program on Students’ Academic Performance for Engineering Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Fei Ha Chiew ◽  
Clotilda Petrus ◽  
Siti Zaidah Othman ◽  
Joe Davylyn Nyuin ◽  
Ung Hua Lau
Keyword(s):  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Solid Mechanics ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tutoring Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigated the effectiveness of a peer tutoring program that was implemented for Basic Solid Mechanics course, as an intervention program to improve students’ performance in the course. Ten tutors were chosen to provide tutoring services to an experimental group of 36 tutees. Tutees were required to answer an entry test before the intervention program, and another exit test after the program. A control group which shared the same instructor in their lecture classes was included in the study. Comparison between the performances for entry and exit tests of both experimental and control groups were made. Analyses showed an increase in the percentage of students that passed the exit test from the experimental group. The average marks for the experimental group in the exit test also increased, compared to their marks in the entry test. A Mann- Whitney U test conducted indicated a significant difference between the gain scores of the experimental group and control group. A further metaanalysis revealed a large effect size, signaling the practical significance of the results. The findings demonstrated the effectiveness of the peer tutoring intervention program on students’ performance of the course.

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