scholarly journals Assessing knowledge of genetics in undergraduate students in Quito, Ecuador

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
David Ortega-Paredes ◽  
César Larrea-Álvarez ◽  
Michelle Herrera ◽  
Esteban Fernandez-Moreira ◽  
Marco Larrea-Álvarez
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Personal Genomic ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
National Education ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Knowledge of genetics is crucial for understanding genetic and genomic tests and for interpreting personal genomic information. Despite this relevance, no data are available about the level of knowledge of genetics in an Ecuadorian population. This investigation sought to survey such knowledge in undergraduate students affiliated with private and public institutions in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. A total of 350 individuals responded to a validated questionnaire measuring knowledge of genetics. Scores ranged from 45% to 87% (mean: 66.8%), and students achieved slightly better results when asked about genetics and diseases (mean score: 68.3%) than when asked about genetic facts (mean score: 64.9%). Additionally, no significant differences in performance were found among students from private and public institutions. Surprisingly, the lower score obtained (45%) was from a question about how chromosomes are passed to the next generation. The highly educated status of the surveyed population could explain the overall adequate results; nonetheless, the possibility that the correct responses were given by chance cannot be ignored. Therefore, the actual knowledge of genetics among the participants might be less than that revealed by the percentages of correct answers. Consequently, to achieve the goal of ensuring informed decision-making concerning genetic and genomic tests, it seems evident that the national education programs of Ecuador require improvement in teaching of genetic concepts.

scholarly journals Assessing knowledge of genetics in undergraduate students in Quito, Ecuador

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
David Ortega-Paredes ◽  
César Larrea-Álvarez ◽  
Michelle Herrera ◽  
Esteban Fernandez-Moreira ◽  
Marco Larrea-Álvarez
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Personal Genomic ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
National Education ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Knowledge of genetics is crucial for understanding genetic and genomic tests and for interpreting personal genomic information. Despite this relevance, no data are available about the level of knowledge of genetics in an Ecuadorian population. This investigation sought to survey such knowledge in undergraduate students affiliated with private and public institutions in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. A total of 350 individuals responded to a validated questionnaire measuring knowledge of genetics. Scores ranged from 45% to 87% (mean: 66.8%), and students achieved slightly better results when asked about genetics and diseases (mean score: 68.3%) than when asked about genetic facts (mean score: 64.9%). Additionally, no significant differences in performance were found among students from private and public institutions. Surprisingly, the lower score obtained (45%) was from a question about how chromosomes are passed to the next generation. The highly educated status of the surveyed population could explain the overall results; nonetheless, the possibility that the correct responses were given by chance cannot be ignored. Therefore, the actual knowledge of genetics among the participants might be different than that revealed by the percentages of correct answers. Consequently, to achieve the goal of ensuring informed decision-making concerning genetic and genomic tests, it seems evident that the national education programs of Ecuador require improvement in the teaching of genetic concepts.

scholarly journals Preferencias de alumnos de licenciatura para escoger un socio emprendedor. ¿Brecha entre instituciones de educación superior privadas y públicas? Un estudio en el sureste de México. /

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Francisco Gerardo Barroso Tanoira
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Social Circle ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Participation In Research ◽  
As If

Debido al incremento de las iniciativas para el fomento del emprendimiento, existe la posibilidad de que los alumnos de las instituciones privadas y públicas estén trabajando como si estuvieran en mundos separados. Por lo tanto, en este estudio se pretende verificar si existe una brecha entre las preferencias de los alumnos de licenciatura para escoger un socio emprendedor. Los resultados indican que los alumnos de las privadas prefieren asociarse con personas de su círculo social o familia, mientras que los de las públicas se orientan más hacia el profesionalismo, inclusive por encima de amigos o de su familia. Desde estos resultados, se está abriendo una brecha entre ambos tipos de instituciones, por lo que es necesario que los alumnos se encuentren y trabajen juntos a través de estrategias como la participación en eventos de investigación, proyectos conjuntos y programas de vinculación entre instituciones. ABSTRACT: Because of the increase in initiatives for fostering entrepreneurship, there is the possibility that students from private and public institutions are working as if they were in separate worlds. Because of this, the objective of this study is to verify if there is a gap between the preferences of undergraduate students for selecting an entrepreneurship partner. Results indicate that students from private institutions prefer associations with people from their social circle or family, while those from public ones are more oriented to professionalism, even more than to friends or their families. From these results, there is an opening gap between both kinds of institutions, for which it is necessary that students meet and work together through strategies such as participation in research events, joint projects and programs among institutions.

scholarly journals Student Attitudes and Knowledge on Asylum Issues in Ireland: a survey of University College Cork students

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-42
Author(s):  
Lilian O’Sullivan ◽  
Ellen Kinzer ◽  
Stephanie Cadogan ◽  
Eoghan McMahon ◽  
Sinead Mowlds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
University College ◽  
Survey Sample ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Students Attitudes

This article is based on a survey undertaken in January 2011 by undergraduate students at University College Cork, Ireland. The survey assessed University College Cork students’ attitudes towards and knowledge on asylum seekers and the policy of direct provision. The survey sample comprised of 606 students. The study found that there is an overall lack of knowledge amongst students on asylum seeking issues. No relationship could be established between students’ perceived level of knowledge and actual knowledge on the topic. While a minority of respondents harboured very negative views, overall, attitudes were more positive. There is ignorance about government policy on the topic. Students who know an asylum seeker appeared to have more positive attitudes and somewhat better knowledge on asylum issues. Full Opinion piece pending final approval

Knowledge and Attitude of Teachers in Selected Malaysian Primary School towards Dental Injuries

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Syazwani Hassan ◽  
Nur Nabila Zulkifly ◽  
Annapurny Venkiteswaran ◽  
Rohaida Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Storage Media ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Injuries

To ascertain the level of knowledge among primary school teachers towards the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in school and to determine the preference among teachers regarding the education tools that can be used to increase awareness and knowledge among them. A total of 150 teachers from primary schools in three different districts were included in the study and they were given self-administered questionnaires to be filled. The validated questionnaire was distributed randomly in the selected schools. The questionnaire included two scenarios comprising of tooth fracture and avulsion. Questions regarding awareness and management of these scenarios were asked. All 150 participants answered the questionnaire; of these 74% were females 26% were males. 64% of the participants had received tertiary education. Although 70% of teachers had obtained first aid training, only 9.3% of them had received training regrading dental injuries. About 53% of participants knew the correct answer for the appropriate response to fractured tooth and only 35.3% managed to correctly answer the question related to appropriate response to an avulsed tooth. Only 38.7% knew about appropriate rinsing solution and a mere 4.7% were familiar with proper storage media. Even though the teachers have poor knowledge regarding management of dental injuries, it is reassuring to know that 93% of them are keen on further training and awareness. More educational programmes need to be introduced to empower the teachers with the relevant knowledge required to deal with dental emergencies.

scholarly journals Proceed with Caution

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Annette Zimmermann ◽  
Chad Lee-Stronach
Keyword(s):  
Procedural Justice ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Structural Injustice ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Similarity Judgments

Abstract It is becoming more common that the decision-makers in private and public institutions are predictive algorithmic systems, not humans. This article argues that relying on algorithmic systems is procedurally unjust in contexts involving background conditions of structural injustice. Under such nonideal conditions, algorithmic systems, if left to their own devices, cannot meet a necessary condition of procedural justice, because they fail to provide a sufficiently nuanced model of which cases count as relevantly similar. Resolving this problem requires deliberative capacities uniquely available to human agents. After exploring the limitations of existing formal algorithmic fairness strategies, the article argues that procedural justice requires that human agents relying wholly or in part on algorithmic systems proceed with caution: by avoiding doxastic negligence about algorithmic outputs, by exercising deliberative capacities when making similarity judgments, and by suspending belief and gathering additional information in light of higher-order uncertainty.

scholarly journals Attitude toward and Awareness of Renewable Energy Sources: Hungarian Experience and Special Features

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Zoltán Szakály ◽  
Péter Balogh ◽  
Enikő Kontor ◽  
Zoltán Gabnai ◽  
Attila Bai
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
International Trends ◽  
The Social ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hungarian Experience

The current paper analyzes the awareness of renewable energy sources (RES), the relationship between self-reported and actual knowledge, and the correlation among the knowledge of renewable energy sources, the characteristic stereotypes, and the typical attitude of different social groups to energy, comparing them with international experience. A nationwide representative questionnaire-based survey was carried out involving 1002 people in Hungary in 2019. Better education, a higher income, an active white-collar profession, and a health- and environment-conscious approach to life (LOHAS (lifestyle of health and sustainability) segment) are definitely an advantage when it comes to knowledge of renewable energy sources. No significant relationship was detected in terms of age; however, in cluster formation, young people were typically found to be better informed. Overall, the actual knowledge of the Hungarian respondents is more favorable than the self-reported one, and the basic level of knowledge of energy sources in the case of wind and hydropower exceeds international experience. The social factors of better knowledge essentially correspond to the international trends; however, regarding firewood, solar, and wind energy, the average Hungarian has certain false stereotypes that can be considered typical. The assessment of convenience and that of environmental aspects are almost the same.

Influences of Pharmaceutical Industry on Prescription Practices in Public and Private Hospitals of Islamabad- Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Ahmed Latif ◽  
Muhammad Siddique Ansari ◽  
Muhammad Ibrahim Ansari ◽  
Rabia Malik ◽  
Abdul Ahad Sohoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Prescription Practices ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Times ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background:  To explore the influences of pharmaceutical companies on prescription practices and to find out types of incentives of pharmaceutical companies on medical doctors in private and public hospitals in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan  Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted in 06 months May-Oct: 2017 in Islamabad (Capital City of Pakistan). Data were collected from doctors and pharmaceuticals representatives through snowballing sampling techniques through open ended questionnaire in which In-depth interviews were taken. In depth interviews were recorded, transcribed and coded. Qualitative sub-component was included to triangulate the data, sub themes and themes were generated. Results: Respondent’s prescription is a basically document in which we suggest minimum effective medication therapy to the patient, that is also cost effective and give maximum treatment to the patient.  Few of the respondents are also agreeing on the point that most of the times patient itself influences to prescribe the particular product. Patient itself influences to prescribe the particular product that is redundant in its treatment regimen. Other respondents stated that prescription is varying from patient to patient and our priority is to give the medicine to the patient which shows good efficacy. Conclusion: Most doctors were maintaining protocol of prescription and using brand name of medicine. Pharmacists were visiting them on regular basis conditionally.

Parental Perception of the Role of Color Additives in Food on Children's Behavior in Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-311
Author(s):  
Hafiz A. Makeen ◽  
Saad S. Alqahtani ◽  
Nawazish Alam ◽  
Santhosh J. Menachery ◽  
Rabea M. Ageeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children's Behavior ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Coloring Agents ◽  
Artificial Food Colors

Natural and artificial food colors are widely used in a variety of food products. This study was designed to assess the awareness and perception of coloring agents present in food and beverages on children's behavior among people of Jazan, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on representative samples of 387 married people from different places in Jazan region of Saudi Arabia from August to December 2019. The study utilized a validated questionnaire consisting of 12 questions to gather the information from 387 participants (52.9% males and 47.03% females). Approximately 77% were young adults; belong to age group of 26-45 years (P = 0.000). Majority (40.5%) of them had four or more children (P = 0.000). While significant level of knowledge about the use of foods and beverages containing coloring agent was found in the participants (P = 0.001), they were not aware that it may affect the child's health. Only 24.7% were able to tell the name of a coloring agent (P = 0.001). Significant percentage (88.9%) of parents reported about child hyperactivity after consumption of specific type of food and beverages, particularly fizzy drinks (35.61%), chocolates (31.82%), and sweets and candy (30.3%). Target populations were considered to be aware of presence of coloring agent in food and beverages used by their children regularly but they are not much aware of its harmful effect on long-term use.

scholarly journals EXPLORING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF INTERNAL SHARIAH AUDITING IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 461-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Abdelhakeem Khalid ◽  
Hazianti Abdul Halim ◽  
Adel M. Sarea
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reference Point ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Accounting Courses ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Purpose of the study: It is the goal of this study to explore selected Malaysian public universities undergraduates’ awareness and knowledge level of internal Shariah audit. Methodology: The research used the quantitative approach of the survey. A survey was administrated to undergraduate students in accounting and finance programs in selected Malaysian public universities. Main Findings: The results of this research may indicate the level of knowledge and awareness among accounting students in selected Malaysian public universities. The outcomes of this research could serve as a reference point for the public universities, regulatory and professional bodies in evaluating the execution of a complete internal Shariah audit’s framework. This research will help to enhance the accounting courses offered by selected Malaysian public universities. Applications of this study: This research may provide the accounting students and professional accountants the understanding of the importance of internal Shariah auditing in Malaysian IFIs. Novelty/Originality of this study: Awareness of Internal Shariah Auditing in public universities in Malaysia has not been extensively studied.

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