scholarly journals Beyond aid: Sustainable responses to meeting language communication needs in humanitarian contexts

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-27
Author(s):  
Barbara Moser-Mercer ◽  
Somia Qudah ◽  
Mona Nabeel Ali Malkawi ◽  
Jayne Mutiga ◽  
Mohammed Al-Batineh
Keyword(s):  
Design Development ◽  
Multilingual Communication ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Policy Agendas ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Level Training ◽  
Country Specific

This article navigates the complexity of the humanitarian system, the potential of the humanitarian-development nexus, and the commitments of the World Humanitarian Summit of 2016 as a backdrop to designing sustainable interpreter training programmes. It argues that these programmes must be locally designed to respond to real needs and developed and implemented by local actors living and working in the contexts where building trained interpreter capacity is essential to the success of the humanitarian agenda. It further highlights the crucial importance of decolonising aid and empowering local actors in efforts to advance the cause and quality of multilingual communication in crisis contexts. Two case studies from conflict-affected regions in the Middle East and East Africa—Jordan and Kenya—illustrate how cross-cutting issues from national, regional and international politics, humanitarian agendas, international aid, Higher Education in Emergencies, and country-specific policy agendas inform the design, development, and implementation of university-level training programmes in humanitarian interpreting.

Investigating the Assessment Procedures for Children With Complex Communication Needs

2020 ◽  
pp. 152574012096064
Author(s):  
Elena Theodorou ◽  
Eliada Pampoulou
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Comprehensive Assessment ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Speech And Language Pathologists ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Assessment Procedures

Successful intervention outcomes and comprehensive assessment is important, for people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). However, the literature surrounding AAC assessment remains sparse. The purposes of this project were to describe the AAC assessment process followed by speech and language pathologists (SLPs) and to suggest areas for a comprehensive assessment. The research questions are (a) to identify the training received and (b) to explore the key elements of the assessment process. A questionnaire was developed based on the Participation Model and completed by 89 SLPs. The findings show that SLPs base their AAC assessment on clinical decisions, taking into consideration a number of elements, such as language, communication, and social skills. However, the process uncovered through this research cannot be characterized neither comprehensive nor systematic. The findings indicate that further training on AAC assessment is warranted, thus ensuring high quality of services for people with complex communication needs.

Desain Media Pembelajaran Geometri SMP Menggunakan 3D Pageflip Professional Berbasis RME Terintegrasi STEM

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Feri Tiona Pasaribu ◽  
Yelli Ramalisa
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Student Questionnaire ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
The Media ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Geometry Learning

The focus of this research is to design geometry learning mediain junior high schools based on RME and integrated with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) using 3D Pageflip Proffesional,and to explain quality of the learning media. In the process of design and development of this media used is the ADDIE development model which begins with the stages analysis, design, development, and  carried out an evaluation in each stages. Implementation stages will be continued in the following years research. This research resulted in a product in the form of geometry learning media in junior high schools especially eight grade according to purpose. Based on the validity test and practicality test the results obtained from the validation by material experts and media design experts were 4.09 namely 81.8% and 4.21 or 84.2%.Based on the criteria for the validity of the instrument, the criteria for "very valid" were obtained. And the practicality results, namely the results of teacher response questionnaire obtained an average of 4.26 or 85.19%, and the results of student questionnaire responses were 4.07 or 81.4%. Then based on the percentage criteria of practicality of the instrument, it is found that the criteria are very practical and the media can be implemented with minor revisions.

scholarly journals MoRoNet a network to strengthen the quality of measles and rubella surveillance in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Magurano ◽  
M Baggieri ◽  
P Bucci ◽  
E D'Ugo ◽  
M Sabbatucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Disease ◽  
Work Plan ◽  
Preventable Disease ◽  
National Reference ◽  
Disease Elimination ◽  
National Networks ◽  
Country Specific

Abstract Background Measles is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease and it remains one of the leading causes of infant mortality globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the goal of eliminating measles and rubella. Detection and control of communicable diseases would not be possible without accurate laboratory results regarding when and where a particular disease circulates. Methods WHO/Europe therefore works with all Member States to steadily improve the quality of the laboratory data in order to determine the Region's progress towards measles and rubella elimination. For this purpose coordinates the European Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (MR LabNet). National labs in this network undergoes regular external quality assessment through an annual accreditation programme. Results In Italy, a Sub-national Reference Laboratories Network for measles and rubella (MoRoNET) has been developed since March 2017 and currently includes 15 laboratories. MoRoNet was developed following the indications of the MR LabNet. It is accreditate, coordinated and supervised by the National Reference Laboratory. Conclusions Strengthening the role of national laboratories in overseeing the performance of subnational laboratories has become a critical need in order to properly monitor the Region's measles and rubella elimination efforts. MoRoNet permits to Italy to develop a country-specific work plan for establishing national networks and oversight mechanism, including preliminary monitoring and evaluation indicators compliant with MR LabNet standards. This is very significant not only to optimize the participation in national and regional processes to verify disease elimination, but also to strengthen the quality of vaccine-preventable disease surveillance. MoRoNet Group: A Amendola; F Baldanti; MR Capobianchi; M Chironna; MG Cusi; P D'Agaro; P Lanzafame; T Lazzarotto; K Marinelli; A Orsi; E Pagani; G Palù; F Pittaluga, A Sacchi; F Tramuto. Key messages MoRoNet has permitted to Italy to develop a country-specific work plan for establishing national networks and oversight mechanism, compliant with WHO MR LabNet standards. MoRoNet network has permitted to optimize the participation in processes to verify disease elimination, but also to strengthen the quality of vaccine-preventable disease surveillance.

Evaluation of quality and reliability of musculoskeletal ultrasound videos on YouTube

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihan Cüzdan ◽  
İpek Türk
Keyword(s):  
Video Quality ◽  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
European League Against Rheumatism ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Training Programmes

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) video contents on YouTube, regarding their quality, reliability, and educational value. Method The first three pages for the keywords ‘Musculoskeletal Ultrasound’, ‘joint ultrasound’, and ‘articular ultrasound’ were searched through YouTube website. The quality of the videos was assessed according to the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Guidelines and EULAR Competency Assessment in MSUS. The reliability was evaluated with modified DISCERN tool. Results After the exclusion criteria applied, 58 videos were evaluated. The video quality analysis showed that probe holding (68.9%; median: 5, range: 0–5), scanning technique (63.8%; median: 4, range: 0–5), identification of anatomic structures (72.4%; median: 4, range: 0–5), and description of ultrasound findings (65.5%; median: 4, range: 0–5) were found to be sufficient, whereas ultrasound machine settings adjustments (1.7%; median: 0, range: 0–4) and final ultrasound diagnosis (12.1%; median: 0, range: 0–5) were insufficient. The total median value of the modified DISCERN scale was 2 (percentile: 2–2, range: 0–3). Conclusion MSUS video contents on YouTube are insufficient for educational purposes on MSUS training. There is a need for affordable, easily accessed, standardized, and peer-reviewed online training programmes on MSUS and MSUS-guided injections.

scholarly journals Exercise Training in Heart Failure Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: a Practical Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justien Cornelis ◽  
Jonathan Myers ◽  
◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test ◽  
Aerobic Exercise Training ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Training Modalities

Persistent AF is present in at least 20 % of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and is related to a poor prognosis and more severe cardiac arrhythmias. CHF and AF share a common pathophysiology and can exacerbate one another. Exercise programmes for people with CHF have been shown to improve aerobic capacity, prognosis and quality of life. Given that patients with both CHF and AF show greater impairment in exercise performance, exercise training programmes have the potential to be highly beneficial. Optimal clinical evaluation using a cardiopulmonary exercise test should be performed before starting a training programme. Heart rate should be calculated over a longer period of time In patients with CHF and AF than those in sinus rhythm. The use of telemetry is advised to measure HR accurately during training. If telemetry is not available, patients can be safely trained based on the concomitant workload. An aerobic exercise training programme of moderate to high intensity, whether or not combined with strength training, is advised in patients with CHF and AF. Optimal training modalities and their intensity require further investigation.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN MACROMEDIAFLASH 8 PROFESSIONAL BERBASIS KARAKTER CINTA TANAH AIR SUBTEMA KEBERAGAMAN BUDAYA BANGSAKU BAGI SISWA KELAS IV SD

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewi Prabasari ◽  
Vera Yuli Erviana
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Assessment ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Teacher Assessments ◽  
Large Groups ◽  
Group Trial ◽  
Class Iv

The aim of this study; 1) to find out the steps to develop MacromediaFlash 8 Professional Based on the Character of Love of the Motherland in My Cultural Diversity Subtema for 4th grade students; 2) To find out the feasibility of MacromediaFlash 8 Professional Based on Land Love; 3) To find out student responses and teacher assessments of the quality of MacromdiaFlash 8 Professional that was developed. This study is a development research using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research subjects were class IV C students in a small group trial of 10 students and class IV B students in a large group trial. Techniques for collecting expert data collection (media experts, learning experts, material experts), on product trials using teacher assessment questionnaires and student responses as suggestions and input for the feasibility of MacromediaFlash 8 Professional Based on Love Characters Homeland that researchers developed. The results of the study showed that the assessment of media experts received a 77.7 score in the category "Eligible". Assessment of learning experts received a score of 86.5 with the category "Very Worthy". The assessment of material experts scored 81.6 with the "Very Worthy" category. In evaluating product trials (small groups) scored 91.85 in the "Very Worthy" category. In the assessment of usage trials (large groups) scored 91.60 in the "Very Worthy" category. The conclusion of use.

scholarly journals The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
Philip Boyce ◽  
Nicola Crossland
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Health It ◽  
Scientific Congress ◽  
Zealand College ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
General Community ◽  
And Training

The vision of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is of ‘a fellowship of psychiatrists working with and for the general community to achieve the best attainable quality of psychiatric care and mental health’. It is the principal organisation representing the specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand; it currently has around 2600 Fellows, who account for approximately 85% of psychiatrists in Australia and 50% of psychiatrists in New Zealand. The RANZCP sets the curriculum, accredits training and training programmes, and assesses trainee psychiatrists. In addition, it administers a continuing professional development programme for practising psychiatrists, has a role in policy development, publishes two scientific journals – the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry and Australasian Psychiatry – and holds an annual scientific congress.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA SISWA (LKS) BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS VII DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH

EDU-KATA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
D Model

The research aimed to (1) describe the process of developing the Indonesian Student Workheet using Problem Based Learning Model, (2) show the quality of the Indonesian Student Work Sheet using Problem Based Learning Model, including: (a) the product quality of the Student Worksheet and (b) the using quality of the Student Worksheet. The type of the research was research and development using 4-D model, those are definition, design, development, and dissemination. The data collection used instrument of validation sheet from the expert, questionnaire sheet, observation sheet. The technique of data analysis divided into three, the technique of data analysis of student worksheet quality and the implementation of student work sheet using Problem Based Learning. The results showed that the development process consisted of two stages: (1) the analysis phase of the writer’s understanding about the Student Worksheet and it’s need, and (2) the design phase which produced the summaries of the materials in each basic competences. The product quality based on the expert gained the score in average of 72.48%, good, the using quality based on the questionnaires to the teacher and observation to the students gained the score in average of 75, 65, good.

scholarly journals Physical design development for evaluate digital library application based on modified CSE-UCLA with weighted product

2018 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 15003
Author(s):  
Dewa Gede Hendra Divayana ◽  
P. Wayan Arta Suyasa ◽  
Ida Bagus Gede Surya Abadi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Physical Design ◽  
Trial Result ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Digital Library Services ◽  
Library Evaluation

Digital library as one of the supporting services of information technology-based learning process has been found in many universities, but in the implementation, there are still many obstacles. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate using appropriate tools to obtain accurate results. Based on that, the primary purpose of this paper is to explain the physical design of applications that apply the modified CSE-UCLA model with weighted product method, so it can be used to evaluate the digital library. Subjects involved in conducting trials on this application for digital library evaluation are four peoples consisting of two educational experts and two informatics experts. The location of the experiment was done in one of the computer universities in Bali Province. The tool used to collect data of trial result is in the form of questionnaires. The analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative concerning the quality percentage of each trial aspects. The results obtained from this study were average percentage of evaluation application quality of 92.00% belonging to the excellent category, so it can be concluded in general that applications were ready for use to evaluate the quality of digital library services.

scholarly journals Visualisasi Maklumat Berkomputer Dalam Memperkasakan Pengajaran Kelas Agama Dan Fardhu Ain (KAFA) Jakim Di Peringkat Sekolah Rendah

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Zulfiqar Shah Abdul Hadi ◽  
Mohd Abdul Nasir Abd Latif ◽  
Muhammad Hasbi Abdul Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Information Visualization ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Study Product ◽  
Visualization Technology

 The development of computerized technology has transformed teaching and learning scenarios in the classroom. It has become essential learning tool to improve and enhance the quality of teaching and learning process. Thus, the quality of teaching and learning for religious classes Fardhu Ain (KAFA) should be upgraded too through computerised information visualization technology. This research aims to design a computerized information visualization for KAFA class especially for UPKK exams. Then, this courseware will be assessed through perceptions of students and teachers based on four aspects namely the design, ease of use, compatibility of information and satisfaction. This study was combines three methodologies, qualitative, quantitative and product development designs.While the study product development will use ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implement, Evaluation) approach which is for instructional technology in the production of educational products. The results indicated that students and teachers accept this courseware in the form of its design, ease of use, compatibility of information and satisfaction of use. Hence, advanced studies in context of the development of teaching and learning in KAFA class can still be explored in the future to ensure a better quality of KAFA education.

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