Transformative Learning in Mastery-Oriented CS0 Course

2021 ◽  
pp. 234763112110072
Author(s):  
Srinivasan Lakshminarayanan ◽  
N. J. Rao ◽  
G. K. Meghana
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Transformative Experiences ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Core Course

The introductory programming course, commonly known as CS1 and offered as a core course in the first year in all engineering programs in India, is unique because it can address higher cognitive levels, metacognition and some aspects of the affective domain. It can provide much needed transformative experiences to students coming from a system of school education that is dominantly performance-driven. Unfortunately, the CS1 course, as practiced in almost all engineering programs, is also performance-driven because of a variety of compulsions. This paper suggests that the inclusion of a course CS0 can bring about transformative learning that can potentially make a significant difference in the quality of learning in all subsequent engineering courses. The suggested instruction design of this course takes the advantage of the unique features of a course in programming. The proposed CS0 course uses “extreme apprenticeship” and “guided discovery” methods of instruction. The effectiveness of these instruction methods was established through the use of the thematic analysis, a well-known qualitative research method, and the associated coding of transformative learning experiences and instruction components.

Comparison of FMS tests between female and male volleyball players with possible implications on volleyball performance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Ban ◽  
Tomislav Đurković ◽  
Nenad Marelić
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Quality Of Movement ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Straight Leg Raise ◽  
Push Up

Purpose: The main goal of this study is to determine possible differences in the range and quality of movement between senior male and female volleyball players of HAOK Mladost. Methods: Respondents, all right-handed and healthy, were members of the senior volleyball team of HAOK Mladost (female n=24, male n=17). The testing was conducted during the transition period, between the first and second competition period. We used seven tests, all part of standard FMS protocol: Deep Squat (DS), Hurdle Step (HS), In-Line Lunge (ILL), Shoulder Mobility (SM), Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-up (TSPU), Rotary Stability (RS), with 12 measured variables (left and right side for five bilateral tests plus DS and TSPU). Educated staff at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb con-ducted the testing. The examination of significance of the differences between senior male and female volleyball players was conducted by using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Statistical analysis showed significant difference in three tests: In – Line Lunge Left (ILLL), z= -2,11, p=0,03, with moderate effect size (r=0.33), Active Straight Leg Raise Left (ASLRL), z= -2,58, p=0,01, with moderate to strong effect size (r=0.4) and Stability Push-up (TSPU) z= -3,68, p=0,00, with strong effect size (r=0.58). Conclusion: Statistically significant difference was determined in the range and quality of movement in three measured variables. Male volleyball players achieved better results in two tests: In-Line Lunge Left (ILLL) and Stability Push-up (TSPU). That addresses to a higher ability to keep the balance during lunges (reaction on short balls during reception or defence phase of the game) and considerably higher ability to maintain the stability of the trunk in the transfer of force from the upper extremities to the lower (during block) and vice versa (during spike). It is interesting to note that female volleyball players achieved a significantly better rating in the Active Straight Leg Raise Left (ASLRL) test, suggesting a better flexibility of the left hamstrings and better right hip mobility which enables higher capacity in performing el-ements which require extension, which include almost all volleyball elements (hitting, serve receive and transition into offense, defence and transition into counterattack and blocking, smashing and jump serve).

scholarly journals One-shot or Embedded? Assessing Different Delivery Timing for Information Resources Relevant to Assignments

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Van Epps ◽  
Megan Sapp Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Speech Communication ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Resource Type ◽  
Research And Design

Objective – This study aims to determine if the timing of library in-class presentations makes a difference in the type and quality of resources students use for each of four assignments in an introductory speech class. This comparison of content delivery timing contrasts a single, 50-minute lecture early in the semester with four approximately 12-minute lectures offered just before each assignment. Methods – First-year engineering students taking Fundamentals of Speech Communication provide the study group. Each speech assignment requires students to turn in an outline and list of references. The list of references for each student was given to the librarians, after the assignments were appropriately anonymized, for analysis of resource type, quality of resource, and completeness of citation. Researchers coded a random sample of bibliographies from the assignments using a framework to identify resource type (book, periodical, Web, facts & figures, unknown) and quality, based on intended audience and purpose (scholarly, entertainment, persuasion/bias), and compared them to each other to determine if a difference is evident. The authors coordinated what material would be presented to the students to minimize variation between the sections. Results – The study found a statistically significant difference between groups of students, demonstrating that the frequent, short library instruction sessions produce an increased use of high-quality content. Similarly, the sections with multiple library interactions show more use of periodicals than websites, while completeness of references is not significantly different across teaching methods. Conclusions – More frequent and timely interaction between students and library instruction increases the quality of sources used and the completeness of the citations written. While researchers found statistically significant differences, the use of a citation coding framework developed for specific engineering research and design tasks means the analysis done in this study is not as accurate as it might be with a framework designed for analyzing the resources required for researching and writing speech assignments.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life predictors during medical residency in a random, stratified sample of residents

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Costa Mosca Macedo ◽  
Vanessa de Albuquerque Cítero ◽  
Simone Schenkman ◽  
Maria Cezira Fantini Nogueira-Martins ◽  
Mauro Batista Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Critical Patients ◽  
Almost All

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life during the first three years of training and identify its association with sociodemographicoccupational characteristics, leisure time and health habits. METHOD: A cross-sectional study with a random sample of 128 residents stratified by year of training was conducted. The Medical Outcome Study -short form 36 was administered. Mann-Whitney tests were carried out to compare percentile distributions of the eight quality of life domains, according to sociodemographic variables, and a multiple linear regression analysis was performed, followed by a validity checking for the resulting models. RESULTS: The physical component presented higher quality of life medians than the mental component. Comparisons between the three years showed that in almost all domains the quality of life scores of the second year residents were higher than the first year residents (p < 0.01). The mental component scores remained high for third year residents (p < 0.01). Predictors of higher quality of life were: second or third year of residency, satisfaction with the training program, sufficient time for leisure, and care of critical patients for less than 30 hours per week. CONCLUSION: The mental component of quality of life was the most impaired component, indicating the importance of caring for residents' mental health, especially during their first year and when they are overloaded with critical patients.

The effect of cold disinfestation treatment on the quality of Washington navel oranges in Sunraysia

1994 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 515 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Edwards ◽  
S Predebon ◽  
M Dale ◽  
G Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Chilling Injury ◽  
First Year ◽  
External Quality ◽  
Washington Navel ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Almost All ◽  
In Transit ◽  
Specific Management

Trials over 2 years were undertaken to determine the effect of cold disinfestation at 1�C on the internal and external quality of Washington navel oranges. Chilling injury in the form of cold scald and rind pitting were significantly increased by cold disinfestation. The incidence and severity of chilling injury was low (maximum 7% of fruit rejected due to chilling injury), indicating that 16 days storage at 1�C will result in minimal fruit loss due to chilling injury. Extended storage at 10�C after cold disinfestation at 1�C for 16 days increased the severity of the chilling injury symptoms observed. The incidence of postharvest fungal breakdown was high in the second year of the trial and red Altemaria spot was high in the first year. Oleocellosis was present in almost all fruit tested and severe in 75% of the fruit. The overall external quality of the fruit was highly influenced by grower but no correlation between fruit quality and specific management practices could be made. These results indicate that 'in transit' cold disinfestation would be a feasible treatment for export Washington navel oranges but with provisos: that total transit time is kept to a minimum, and that care is taken to minimise postharvest fungal breakdown and incidence of oleocellosis.

MEAT QUALITY EVALUATION AT THREE SLAUGHTER WEIGHTS OF STEERS FROM THE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BREED AND ITS CROSSES WITH MAINE-ANJOU, LIMOUSIN, CHIANINA and BLONDE D'AQUITAINE.

1982 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. LALANDE ◽  
M. H. FAHMY ◽  
E. LARMOND
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Eating Quality ◽  
First Year ◽  
Slaughter Weight ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Cooking And Eating Quality

Cooking and eating quality of steers slaughtered at 454, 544 or 635 kg liveweight were studied in two experiments carried out over 2 yr. In the first year, Maine-Anjou × Holstein (MH), Limousin × Holstein (LH) and pure Holstein (H1) were involved, in the second year, the genetic groups were Chianina × Holstein (KH), Blonde d'Aquitaine × Holstein (BH) and pure Holstein (H2). Within each slaughter weight, there were no differences among the genetic groups with respect to cooking rates or weight loss during cooking in either year. H1 steers had the best flavor at 635 kg and H2 at 454 kg. In both years, Holstein steers attained their best tenderness at 635 kg. No difference in juiciness at the different weights was observed in either year for Holsteins. LH steers were significantly more tender and juicy at 635 kg than at 454 kg whereas BH were more tender and juicy at 544 than at 635 kg. The KH steers attained their best tenderness and juiciness at 454 kg. MH steers had similar scores for flavor, tenderness and juiciness at the three slaughter weights. At 454 kg Holstein steers were significantly superior to MH and LH steers in flavor, to MH steers in tenderness and to LH, BH and KH steers in juiciness. At 544 kg the only significant difference between Holstein and crossbred steers was that with BH in juiciness. At 635 kg the Holstein steers were significantly superior to BH steers in juiciness but inferior in tenderness. All the differences among the crosses were nonsignificant except at 544 kg in which KH had more flavor than BH steers. Key words: Meat quality, slaughter weight, Holstein-Freisian beef × dairy crosses

Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients after Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis

Digestion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 737-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Minagawa ◽  
Hiroki Ikeuchi ◽  
Ryuichi Kuwahara ◽  
Yuki Horio ◽  
Hirofumi Sasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
First Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fecal Soiling

<b><i>Background/Aim:</i></b> Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the surgical procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). However, to date few studies have examined functional outcomes or quality of life (QOL) in elderly patients after pouch construction. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In December 2017, we sent questionnaires to 224 patients aged 65 years and older at the time who underwent an IPAA at our hospital between June 1987 and May 2015 regarding issues related to QOL and functional outcomes. Responders aged 65–69 years old were defined as the elderly group (EG), while those 70 years old and over comprised the super-EG (SEG). <b><i>Results:</i></b> The response rate was 60.7% (136/224); 70 patients were classified as EG, and 66 were classified as SEG. The SEG were older at the time of the IPAA and during the follow-up period (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.01). The stool frequency per day was 8 times in both groups (<i>p</i> = 0.21). There was no significant difference between the EG and SEG with regard to daytime (53 vs. 56%, <i>p</i> = 0.73) or nighttime (65.7 vs. 53%, <i>p</i> = 0.16) soiling. There was also no difference in the exacerbation of daytime or nighttime soiling compared to the first year after the operation (daytime 5.7 vs. 12.1%, <i>p</i> = 0.23; nighttime 7.1 vs. 9.1%, <i>p</i> = 0.76). QOL was evaluated using the modified fecal incontinence QOL (mFIQL) scale, with no significant difference between the EG and SEG (27 vs. 31 points). Since both groups had mFIQL scores &#x3c;50, QOL was considered to be maintained. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In our analysis of elderly patients in the long-term period following surgery for UC, some noted fecal soiling, though QOL was largely maintained, and there were no serious effects on daily life.

scholarly journals Primer Hiperhidroz Tedavisinde Videotorakoskopik Sempatektominin Yaşam Kalitesine Etkisi: Tek Merkez Deneyimi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Fatih Sezer ◽  
Aykut Eliçora
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Primary Hyperhidrosis ◽  
The Mean

Objective: In our study, we aimed to reveal the change in the level of quality of life in patients who underwent videothoracoscopic sympathectomy due to hyperhidrosis. Methods: Data of 40 patients who were treated with videothoracoscopic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis were analyzed retrospectively. The Turkish version of the “The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (HQLQ)” was used in the assessment of the quality of life. Results: The mean total questionnaire scores before the operation was 82.08±1.46, 31.40±0.59 at the first month after the operation, and 31.30±0.46 at the first year after the operation. While a statistically significant difference was found between the pre-operative total survey score averages and the postoperative 1st month and 1st year survey score averages (p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively),a statistically significant difference was not detected between total score averages of the postoperative 1st month and 1st year (p=1.00). Conclusion: Videothoracoscopic sympathectomy method used in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis is an effective, reliable method that significantly increases the quality of life.

Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Psychosomatic Condition and Quality of Life of Patients with Morbid Obesity: A Study at Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anshuman Pandey ◽  
Sudhi Kulshrestha ◽  
Shakeel Masood ◽  
Smita Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Role Limitation ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss, improvement or cure of accompanying illnesses, and may lead to important changes in psychological conditions. The aim of this paper is to study the changes in the psychological and emotional lives of patients as well as quality of life during the first year after bariatric surgery. The study population comprised 30 patients, 17 women (56.67%) and 13 men, between 28 and 60 years old. laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure was adopted for bariatric surgery. Patients were asked to complete SF-36 questionnaire before surgery. One year after surgery, patients were again asked to complete an SF-36. Comparisons were made between loss of weight, alteration in the psychological condition and quality of life postoperatively, within the parameters of sex, age, marital status, clinical condition, duration of obesity and family history of obesity. Outcomes obtained from Wilcoxon signed rank test of SF-36 parameters revealed that there is significant difference between pre surgery and post surgery SF-36 parameters except emotional role limitation. The bariatric surgery most satisfactorily improved the patients’ psychosomatic condition, as well as their quality of life, during the first year after surgery.

scholarly journals Silage fermentation characteristics of grass-legume mixtures harvested at two different maturity stages

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Bijelic ◽  
Z. Tomic ◽  
D. Ruzic-Muslic ◽  
V. Krnjaja ◽  
V. Mandic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
First Year ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Silage Fermentation ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Early Harvest

The objective of our study was to investigate the diversity of individual parameters of quality of grass-legume mixture silages harvested in two stages of crop utilization and the impact of the interaction of studied factors on the quality. Legumes as an important source of protein are very difficult to ensilage. However, in mixture with grasses their fermentable characteristics are improved. During the growth and development of plants, their chemical composition changes, hence their ability and suitability for ensiling also changes. In regard to the studied factors, the phase of exploitation had a highly significant impact on almost all quality parameters in both years. By delaying the harvest period, dry matter content in silage has significantly increased and the level of crude protein and NH3-N decreased. In regard to the content of lactic acid, the studied silages fall into category of good quality silages. Its content in the first year ranged from 24.3-31.5 in the early harvest stage and from 27.9-36.2 g kg-1 DM at the late harvest stage, and in the second year from 27.4 to 31.4 in the early harvest stage and from 28.2- 31.9 g kg-1 DM at the stage of late harvest. According to the content of acetic and butyric acids, studied silages can also be considered as silages of good quality.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Chemical Quality of Milk Powder Sold in Open Markets in Aba, Abia Atate, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
O. E. Elekwachi ◽  
C. O. Asinobi ◽  
O. C. Afam-Anene
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Milk Powder ◽  
Milk Quality ◽  
Microbial Culture ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Open Markets

Background: Cow's milk is frequently recognized as the most nearly perfect nourishment for humans [1]. On the one hand, its tremendous nutritional value could affect human health [2]. Milk, on the other hand, is an ideal microbial culture medium [3] and is easily contaminated [1]. Milk quality and safety are commonly causes of anxiety because milk quality can be compromised during processing, shipping, storage, and marketing [4], particularly in underdeveloped nations with ineffective quality monitoring. Furthermore, uniformed traders expose milk to adverse environmental conditions due to ignorance. Objective: This study investigated some chemical parameters of milk powder sold in Aba market. Materials and Methods: A total of six (6) brands of milk powder, namely: Peak, Three Crown, Loyal, Cow Bell, Jago, and Dano milk, packaged in affordable sachets, were purchased from the new market (Abia Ohuru) in Aba town, Abia State. The samples were emptied from the sachet into sterile plastic containers, coded, sealed and transported to the laboratory immediately for analysis. Proximate, mineral, and vitamin compositions were determined using standard methods. ANOVA was used to separate the means and a significant difference was judged at p<0.05. Results: The obtained values for almost all parameters were not significantly different (p) among the samples examined. However, the obtained values were slightly lower than the values written on the labels. The obtained values and the values on the labels were not significantly different from the CODEX Alimentarius and NFDAC set standards for milk powder, except for vitamin A values for almost all the samples. Conclusion:  The quality of milk powder sold in the Aba market can be considered to be good enough for human consumption, although slight quality degradation was found in protein, carbohydrates, fat, and especially in the vitamin A and B content of the samples. Exposure to harsh conditions during storage and retailing processes could be a possible reason. Recommendations:  Strict and legal measures should be adopted to ensure that the quality and safety of milk in the open markets is preserved.

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