scholarly journals Development of a computer-assisted instructional package for life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in early adolescents, Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Wanida Neranon ◽  
Ladaporn Thongsong
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of a newly developed computer-assisted instructional package for life skills (CAIFLS) specifically designed to raise awareness of risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents in Bangkok. Methods:  The research process included two phases: (1) the development and (2) the use and evaluation of the newly developed CAIFLS package. First, 5 teachers and 5 Grade 7 students of a Bangkok school were interviewed to collect information needed for the development of CAIFLS. The second phase was to implement learning activities through CAIFLS with a total of 87 Bangkok school students, consisting of 44 students for the experimental group who received CAIFLS for 4 sessions, and 43 students for the control group who received routine class lecture. CAIFLS instructions, lesson plans and worksheets were designed as the experiment methods. Then questionnaires of life skills assessments and student satisfaction were used to investigate the effects and the student satisfaction of CAIFLS.  Results: The findings revealed that the efficiency values of the CAIFLS package were 80.2/82.5, higher than the set criteria of 80/80. Mean scores on life skills for the experimental group significant increased (p < .05), which was higher than the control group. The students also showed their satisfaction of CAIFLS at a high level (M = 4.20, S.D. = 0.29) Conclusions: CAIFLS can be used as an effective learning tool to enhance life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents.

scholarly journals Development of a computer-assisted instructional package for life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in early adolescents, Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Wanida Neranon ◽  
Ladaporn Thongsong
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of a newly developed computer-assisted instructional package for life skills (CAIFLS) specifically designed to raise awareness of risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents in Bangkok. Methods:  The research process included two phases: (1) the development and (2) the use and evaluation of the newly developed CAIFLS package. First, 5 teachers and 5 Grade 7 students of a Bangkok school were interviewed to collect information needed for the development of CAIFLS. The second phase was to implement learning activities through CAIFLS with a total of 87 Bangkok school students, consisting of 44 students for the experimental group who received CAIFLS for 4 sessions, and 43 students for the control group who received routine class lecture. CAIFLS instructions, lesson plans and worksheets were designed as the experiment methods. Then questionnaires of life skills assessments and student satisfaction were used to investigate the effects and the student satisfaction of CAIFLS.  Results: The findings revealed that the efficiency values of the CAIFLS package were 80.2/82.5, higher than the set criteria of 80/80. Mean scores on life skills for the experimental group significant increased (p < .05), which was higher than the control group. The students also showed their satisfaction of CAIFLS at a high level (M = 4.20, S.D. = 0.29) Conclusions: CAIFLS can be used as an effective learning tool to enhance life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Life Skills Program on Life Skills to Prevent Risky Sexual Behaviours in Primary School Students, Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 545-550
Author(s):  
Phagapun BOONTEM ◽  
Penprapa SUTHAMMA ◽  
Narunest JURAKARN
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Experimental Group

Risky sexual behaviors are a very serious problem, especially in youth and adolescence. This study aims to compare the effects of and integrated sex education and life skills program on life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in primary school students. Design: The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental, pre-posttest 2-group design. Sample: 34 primary students were in the control group, and 34 primary students were in the experiment group. Intervention: The experimental group participated in the integrated sex education and life skill program to promote life skills and prevent risky sexual behaviors, while the control group participated in the usual educational program regarding sexual and reproductive health that already exists in schools. Measurements: The data on both groups were gathered through questionnaires assessing demographic characteristics and life skills for preventive risky sexual behaviors. Results: The results revealed significant differences between the experimental and control groups (t-test = 2.39, p-value < 0.05) 3 months after the life skills programs, while no significant difference was noted in the experimental group (mean difference = -2.53, p-value > 0.05). Conclusions: The integrated sex education and life skill program posed potential utility for primary students and also capable provision for further study for other groups.

scholarly journals The effect of computer-assisted foreign language teaching on the student’s attitude and success

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 6124
Author(s):  
Orhan Kocaman ◽  
Murat İskender
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Experimental Group

This research was carried out to determine the impact of computer-assisted teaching on teaching English. The first phase of the research was designed as an experiment and computer-assisted teaching and traditional teaching methods were conducted synchronically in two different groups. In the second phase, effects of variables such as gender, age, receiving private lesson and types of high schools of the students who attended the implementation were analysed.The sample of the research consisted of 40 first year undergraduate students from the first bachelor’s level program and another 40 from the second bachelor’s level program   in the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology in the Faculty of Education at Sakarya University in 2003-2004 academic year fall semester.  The students of the first bachelor’s level program were assigned to be the control group and the students of the second bachelor’s level program were assigned to be the experimental group. The experimental group was given the computer-assisted lessons for twelve weeks but traditional teaching methods were meanwhile used in the classes of the control group. The experimental group used a compact disc in the laboratory as an educational material, which was prepared by the researcher.Data for attitude evaluation were gathered by questionnaires and success was evaluated through students’ examination grades. In determining the success rate, pre-test and post-test grades were used as the data.At the end of the research, the results revealed that traditional teaching methods caused the students grouped according to the variables such as gender, age, private lessons and types of high schools to develop a negative attitude towards English lessons whereas computer-assisted teaching method led the students to develop a positive attitude. Although it was observed that traditional teaching methods made a positive impact on the success of the students in English classes, this impact was weaker than computer-assisted teaching did in the other group. The students who studied English in computer-assisted teaching classes showed a more positive attitude towards English classes than the ones who studied English using traditional teaching methods.

Effect of Activity-Based Games on Students' Academic Achievement in Social Sciences

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-95
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of the research was to investigatethe effect of activity-based games on the academic achievement of graduate-level pupils in social sciences.An experimental research design with a pre-and post-test control group was used in this study. As pre-test and post-test, MCQ achievement tests containing 70 items were used as research methods for data collecting. The initial stage in this initiative was to collect data on what inspires children to learn. Both groups took a pre-test, and the results were tallied.The project's second phase was to study the effects of variousactivities on academic achievement. Both groups were given an MCQ performance test. The T-test was used to analyze the data. The findings of this study demonstrated that, compared to the control group, mostpupils'marks improved in the experimental group. The mean value showedthat experimental group participants scored 18.77on the post-test, while control group students scored 16.21. According to a post-lesson poll, most students regarded activity-based games to be more engaging than lecture-based instruction.

scholarly journals Computer-Assisted Design Template Guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation through Foramen Rotundum for Treatment of Isolated V2 Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Wang ◽  
Ying Han ◽  
Lijuan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Computer Assisted Design ◽  
Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Foramen Rotundum ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective. Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) through the foramen rotundum has emerged as an alternative for treatment of isolated V2 trigeminal neuralgia. But puncture of the foramen rotundum is difficult and time-consuming. In current study, we introduced the application of a computer-assisted design (CAD) template to guide foramen rotundum cannulation. Meanwhile, we assessed its safety and efficacy in the treatment of isolated V2 trigeminal neuralgia. Methods. From November 2015 to August 2017, thirty-eight patients with isolated V2 trigeminal neuralgia were treated with computed tomography- (CT-) guided RFT through the foramen rotundum in our institution. All cases were reviewed, and patients were divided into the experimental group (n=17, puncture with a CAD template) and control group (n=21, free-hand puncture) according to the puncture method used. The puncture times, duration of puncture, and duration of operation were collected. The outcome of pain remission was evaluated utilizing the Barrow Neurological Institute’s (BNI) pain score. Complications and recurrence of pain were also recorded. Data were compared between groups. Results. The rate of one-time successful puncture in the experimental group was obviously higher than that in the control group. Mean puncture times in the experimental group was fewer. Average duration of puncture and operation in the experimental group was also shorter than that in the control group. All patients experienced good pain remission (BNI Class I or II) postoperatively. At four follow-up points (7 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after operation), there was no significant difference in good pain relief rate between the two groups. Meanwhile, no significant difference was found in complications. Conclusions. CAD template is a safe and precise navigation instrument for RFT treatment of isolated V2 trigeminal neuralgia via the foramen rotundum. Therefore, this novel tool is worthy of clinical promotion.

The impact of computer-assisted language learning on Iranian EFL students’ vocabulary learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Rahimi ◽  
Samira Mouri
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to explore the impact of computer-assisted language learning on Iranian EFL students’ vocabulary learning. Participants of the study were 76 students – 29 males and 47 females – learning English as a foreign language in Parto, Sadr, Poyesh and Andishe Institutes in Ahvaz who were selected after taking the Nelson English Language Test as a proficiency test. They were randomly divided into two groups. One group was taken as control and the other as experimental group. Both groups participated in the teacher-made test of vocabulary, Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT), and Word-Associates Test (WAT) as pre-test. During class sessions the control group was taught the vocabulary, in the conventional way, through the printed textbook while the experimental group taught by the software version of the same book. Three ANCOVAs were run to compare the performance of experimental and control groups after the treatment period. The results of the ANCOVAs revealed that using vocabulary learning software was more effective than using printed book on vocabulary learning, vocabulary breadth, and vocabulary depth of the participants. The results of the present study could help EFL course book designers, foreign language institutes, educational planners, material developers, teachers, and learners to provide a better context for EFL learning. Keywords: computer-assisted instruction, computer-assisted language learning, information communication technology, vocabulary breadth, vocabulary teaching software.  

scholarly journals State of metabolism of cows at dry period as the basis for reasoning of preven-tion and treatment of calves with gastrointestinal diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (93) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
V. Honcharenko ◽  
G. Gryshchuk ◽  
S. Sheremet
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Experimental Group

One of the real ways of increasing the production of livestock products is to increase the conservation of young animals, the mortality rate of which remains at this time still very high. Many calf treatment regimens have been developed, but they are not always effective, which prompts scientists and practitioners to improve already known methods of treatment, to find and justify new medical preparation. Material for research were dry-cows, healthy and sick calves. After the clinical examination of cows, the experiment was conducted in two phases: the first phase – in 3 groups of cows, the second – in clinical healthy and sick calves. Mineral supplement of Sapocorm were added to the first experimental group of cows; cows of the second experimental group – the preparation Betamint; animals of control group get basic diet. At the second phase, a group of healthy calves, as well as control and two experimental groups of patients were formed. The first group was treated with Intecol in combination with the probiotic Vetom. Calves of the second group – the preparation Intecoll, but in a complex with electrolyte solution Electrosol oral. The calves of the control group were treated with 4% solution of gentamicin sulfate and 30% solution of natrium thiosulfate. It was found out that during the dry period, cows were often subjected to metabolic disorders, and the causes of digestive disorders in calves were associated with a metabolic disorders in cows as a result of malnutrition. In the first stage of the research, the data obtained show the stimulatory effect of Betamint on the processes of hemopoiesis of the cows. In other side,  the probable magnification increase hemoglobin in the blood of cows can be explained by the influence of the components of the preparation on the metabolism of proteins. In cows of the first experimental group, which received the mineral supplement of Sapocorm, there were no probable changes in these indices. The next stage of the work was aimed at studying the effectiveness of preparation for the treatment of sick calves. In the analysis of biochemical parameters, was obtained low effectiveness of control group treatment, which was manifested by a slight increase in the biochemical parameters of the blood of diseased calves, which indicates an ineffective action of preparation. In the treatment of calves in the first group, the general condition was normal within 4–5 days of treatment. This indicates the complex effect of compounds and other elements that are components of the preparation Intecol and probiotic Vetom, on restoring the structure and functions of digestion. An analysis of the biochemical parameters of the blood of the second group when treated with the preparation Intecol and Electrosol oral plagued the normalization of the general state occurred within 2–3 days of treatment. The revealed changes indicate the complex influence of nutrients, which are components of the preparation Electrosol oral. On the basis of the conducted studies, the positive influence of the proposed treatment regimens and the effectiveness of the use of a complex of preparation with the antibiotic “Intecol” has been proved.

scholarly journals The Role of Transcriptomic Biomarkers of Endometrial Receptivity in Personalized Embryo Transfer for Patients with Repeated Implantation Failure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aihua He ◽  
Yangyun Zou ◽  
Cheng Wan ◽  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Qiong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Embryo Implantation ◽  
Endometrial Receptivity ◽  
Training Dataset ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Implantation Failure ◽  
Repeated Implantation Failure ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Window of implantation (WOI) displacement was known as one of endometrial origin leading to embryo implantation failure, especially for repeated implantation failure (RIF). A accurately prediction tool of endometrial receptivity (ER) is extraordinary needed to precisely guide the successful embryo implantation. We aimed to establish an RNA-seq based endometrial receptivity test tool (rsERT) using transcriptomic biomarkers, and to evaluate the benefit of personalized embryo transfer (pET) guided by this tool in patients with repeated implantation failure (RIF).Methods: Two-phase strategy including tool establishment with retrospective data and benefit evaluation with prospective, nonrandomized controlled trial. In the first phase, the rsERT was established by sequencing and analyzing the RNA of endometrial tissues from 50 infertile patients with normal window of implantation (WOI) timing. In the second phase, 142 patients with RIF were recruited and grouped by patient self-selection (experimental group, n=56; control group, n=86). pET guided by rsERT in the experimental group, and conventional ET in the control group. Results: The rsERT, comprising 175 biomarker genes, showed an average accuracy of 98.4% by using 10-fold cross-validation. IPR of experimental group (50.0%) was significantly improved compared to that (23.7%) of control group (RR, 2.107; 95% CI, 1.159 to 3.830; P = 0.017) when transferring day 3 embryos. Although not statistically different, IPR of experimental group (63.6%) was still 20 percentage points higher than that (40.7%) of control group (RR, 1.562; 95% CI, 0.898 to 2.718; P = 0.111) when transferring blastocyst. Regression analysis can precisely predict the optimal WOI time by using all samples as training dataset (R2= 0.92).Conclusions: The rsERT was developed to accurately predict WOI period and significantly improve pregnancy outcomes of patients with RIF, indicating the clinical potential of rsERT-guided pET. Optimization of the model made it possible to predict the optimal WOI by one-point sampling.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR-DDD-17013375. Registered 14 November 2017, http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx

scholarly journals The Effect of Typographical Features of Subtitles on Nonnative English Viewers’ Retention and Recall of Lyrics in English Music Videos

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Farshid Tayari Ashtiani
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Music Video ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
English Music ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Experimental Group

The goal of this study was to test the effect of typographical features of subtitles including size, color and position on nonnative English viewers’ retention and recall of lyrics in music videos. To do so, the researcher played a simple subtitled music video for the participants at the beginning of their classes, and administered a 31-blank cloze test from the lyrics at the end of the classes. In the second test, the control group went through the same procedure but experimental group watched the customized subtitled version of the music video. The results demonstrated no significant difference between the two groups in the first test but in the second, the scores remarkably increased in the experimental group and proved better retention and recall. This study has implications for English language teachers and material developers to benefit customized bimodal subtitles as a mnemonic tool for better comprehension, retention and recall of aural contents in videos via Computer Assisted Language Teaching approach.

Effect of Computer Assisted Instructional Package on Students' Learning Outcomes in Basic Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Simeon O. Olajide ◽  
Francisca O. Aladejana
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Instructional Package

The study developed the basic science information and communication technology (BSICT) instructional package based on Nigerian Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum and investigated its effect on the students' learning outcomes with the aim of improving them. The study employed the pre-test, post-test, control group quasi-experimental research design. From a population of all JSS in Osun State, a sample of 180 students from six intact classes in six purposively selected schools was taken. The experimental groups were taught using the BSICT package while the control groups were taught the same concepts without the package. Data was collected using the Basic Science Achievement Test and analysed. The results showed significant effects of the package on students' performance and retention ability in basic science. The study concluded that BSICT could be used to improve students' learning outcomes in basic science if properly proctored. Hence, the use of computer assisted instruction can be recommended for teaching and learning for improved performance and retention.

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