scholarly journals Data Analytics in Citizen Cyberscience: Evaluating Participant Learning and Engagement with Analytics

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oula Abu Amsha ◽  
Daniel K. Schneider ◽  
Jose Luis Fernandez-Marquez ◽  
Julien Da Costa ◽  
Brian Fuchs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Ubiquitous Web ◽  
Data Source

Citizen Cyberscience (CCS) projects are online projects that engage participants with no necessary prior scientific experience in online tasks of very varied types and that contribute to the scientific research in different domains. Many research studies confirm the usefulness of CCS projects to researchers while less has been done to explore their added-value for the participants. Specifically, we are interested to know to what extent CCS projects help participants learn while participating through typically small-sized and very specific tasks.We propose in this work to include another source of quantitative data to the research toolbox usually used to evaluate learning in informal learning contexts as the context of citizen science. This data source is learning analytics that makes use of the already very ubiquitous web analytics and that is heavily used in varied online learning environments. Based on our experience with two CCS pilot projects, we created a framework to help CCS project designers properly implement learning analytics in their project in order to make the full use of these analytics and integrate them with other sources of quantitative data related to the user experience. We apply the proposed framework to explore the interaction between learning and engagement in two pilot CCS projects of different types: volunteer thinking and gaming. We conclude with a number of recommendations to avoid pitfalls and proposals for best practice based on our experience. 

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Learning in Higher Education: Perceptions, Realities and Collaborative Work from the Stakeholder Point of View

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Marques ◽  
Ana Isabel Couto ◽  
Paula Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Entrepreneurial Learning ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning

In recent years, Portuguese universities have diversified their strategies for the promotion of entrepreneurial education among (under/post) graduates, both through formal education and non- formal and informal activities. Indeed, Higher Education Institutions can provide entrepreneurial learning opportunities for students, stimulating new attitudes and behaviours towards entrepreneurship. In terms of non-formal and informal learning, various types of activity are of particular significance, and include entrepreneurship promotion and skills-based training, as well as monitoring of the development of ideas and projects. These activities are undertaken by various higher education stakeholders and key-actors, who contribute to the construction of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and increase entrepreneurial spirit in (under/post) graduates. The research reported here is based on the main findings gathered from the ongoing project "Entrepreneurial Learning, Cooperation and the Labour Market: Good Practices in Higher Education (POAT-FSE)", focusing particularly on the results of a survey questionnaire completed by a diverse sample of entities linked to Portuguese public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and working to promote non-formal and informal entrepreneurial activities, as well as a set of case studies carried out regarding examples of best practice in Portuguese Higher Education. In doing so, this paper aims to highlight the importance of non-formal and informal learning, and to contribute to reflection on the added value of inter-organizational cooperation and collaborative work.

scholarly journals Learning in the Wild: Coding Reddit for Learning and Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Kumar ◽  
Anatoliy Gruzd ◽  
Caroline Haythornthwaite ◽  
Sarah Gilbert ◽  
Marc Esteve del Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Exploratory Talk ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
In The Wild

This paper introduces a ‘learning in the wild’ coding schema, an approach developed to support learning analytics researchers interested in understanding the different types of discourse, exploratory talk, and conversational dialogue happening on social media. The research examines how learner-participants (‘Redditors’) are leveraging subreddit communities to facilitate self-directed informal learning practices on the social networking site. The coding schema is tested and applied across four ‘Ask’ subreddit communities (‘AskHistorians’, ‘Ask_Politics’, ‘askscience’, ‘AskAcademia’). The research brings attention to how knowledge, ideas, and resources are being shared and supported outside the confines of traditional education and professional environments.

scholarly journals Learning in the Wild: Coding Reddit for Learning and Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Kumar ◽  
Anatoliy Gruzd ◽  
Caroline Haythornthwaite ◽  
Sarah Gilbert ◽  
Marc Esteve del Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Exploratory Talk ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
In The Wild

This paper introduces a ‘learning in the wild’ coding schema, an approach developed to support learning analytics researchers interested in understanding the different types of discourse, exploratory talk, and conversational dialogue happening on social media. The research examines how learner-participants (‘Redditors’) are leveraging subreddit communities to facilitate self-directed informal learning practices on the social networking site. The coding schema is tested and applied across four ‘Ask’ subreddit communities (‘AskHistorians’, ‘Ask_Politics’, ‘askscience’, ‘AskAcademia’). The research brings attention to how knowledge, ideas, and resources are being shared and supported outside the confines of traditional education and professional environments.

Different Types of Auricular Keloids and Treatment by Intralesional Cryosurgery: Best Practice for Obtaining Long-Lasting Clinical Results

Dermatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yaron Har-Shai ◽  
Lior Har-Shai ◽  
Viktor A. Zouboulis ◽  
Christos C. Zouboulis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Aesthetic Outcome ◽  
The Past ◽  
Different Types

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Auricular keloids belong to the most perplexing medical conditions, which have significant psychosocial impact on the patient’s body image and quality of life. <b><i>Summary:</i></b> The article is purposed to provide dermatologists and plastic surgeons with the best proven practice using intralesional cryosurgery for the treatment of the different auricular keloid types in order to obtain superior clinical results by minimizing the probability of recurrence. In the past 20 years, the authors have developed novel procedures in order to increase the effectiveness of intralesional cryosurgery on auricular keloids, including hydrodissection, warm gauze technique, and excision of dangling skin. Long-lasting clinical results with a low recurrence rate and a satisfactory aesthetic outcome are achieved with no deformation of the ear framework.

Counseling during Real Ear Measurements: The Clients' Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Ryall ◽  
Lorienne M. Jenstad ◽  
John Pumford ◽  
Tami Howe ◽  
Garnet Grosjean
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background When dispensing hearing aids, audiologists must follow validated fitting and verification procedures to ensure that the hearing aids are properly fitted to the client's hearing. Real ear measurements (REMs) are best practice for verifying hearing aids. Prior literature regarding REMs has mainly focused on the clinicians' perspective. Purpose This study investigated informational counseling throughout REMs by gathering perspectives of first-time hearing aid users regarding the content and format of counseling. Research Design The study used an interpretive description approach with focus groups. Study Sample There were 16 adult participants (4 males, 12 females) who were first-time hearing aid users and who all had memory of REMs occurring during their own hearing aid verification. Intervention We investigated the addition of informational counseling during REM verification. Data Collection and Analysis Four focus groups were conducted to elicit feedback on a demonstration of informational counseling during REM hearing aid verification. The data from the focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results Analysis revealed positive aspects, negative aspects, and suggested changes in relation to the verbal and visual information presented during the REM verification demonstration. These data fell into two broad categories: the interaction and transaction of informational counseling. Conclusion Most clients were interested in learning more about REMs if the information was accessible. Results provide recommendations for clinical audiologists and REM system manufacturers to make the information presented during informational counseling more client-friendly and individualized for client-centered care. To continue exploring this new inquiry, further experimental research is required to determine if there is any added value of incorporating informational counseling during REMs.

scholarly journals A more comprehensive approach offering instruments in one portal to facilitate higher uptake

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Rossmann ◽  
F De Bock
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract The good practice portal of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) consists of a nationwide collection of projects and interventions to promote the health of socially disadvantaged groups at community/setting level. An exchange platform (inforo) is also offered via the operating agency, although its use is still limited. The results of the evaluation of the platform suggest that the provision of practical projects and exchange of knowledge alone is not sufficient to support policy makers and practitioners who want to promote health in the community/setting. There is a need for advice on needs assessment, selection and appropriate implementation of health promotion measures. A comprehensive approach currently being tested in the field of activity promotion for older people is the provision of a web-based “toolbox” comprising the following tools: assessment instruments for analysing the need for health promotion measures, a user-friendly intervention/project database and broader evidence synthesis documents, as well as information on project management (organisational, legal, financial). Following the example of other best practice portals, a ranking methodology was developed to make the level of effectiveness of interventions visible and the evaluation requirements transparent. Evidence synthesis documents provide an entry point to learn more generally what works in a particular area of health promotion. In order to make the “toolbox” accessible to policy-makers and practitioners, information from previous studies was used in the development with regard to content and graphical presentation. BZgA is currently working on integrating evidence into the good practice portal. The evaluation of the toolbox in a small area of health promotion will provide initial insights into the inclusion of evidence and its added value. This presentation will conclude with a discussion of possibilities for improvement, challenges and limitations of this approach.

Big Data and Big Data Analytics for Improved Healthcare Service and Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-51
Author(s):  
Pijush Kanti Dutta Pramanik ◽  
Saurabh Pal ◽  
Moutan Mukhopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Future Market ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Healthcare Data ◽  
Different Types

Like other fields, the healthcare sector has also been greatly impacted by big data. A huge volume of healthcare data and other related data are being continually generated from diverse sources. Tapping and analysing these data, suitably, would open up new avenues and opportunities for healthcare services. In view of that, this paper aims to present a systematic overview of big data and big data analytics, applicable to modern-day healthcare. Acknowledging the massive upsurge in healthcare data generation, various ‘V's, specific to healthcare big data, are identified. Different types of data analytics, applicable to healthcare, are discussed. Along with presenting the technological backbone of healthcare big data and analytics, the advantages and challenges of healthcare big data are meticulously explained. A brief report on the present and future market of healthcare big data and analytics is also presented. Besides, several applications and use cases are discussed with sufficient details.

ANALISIS PENERIMAAN PPH PASAL 4 AYAT 2 SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PENERAPAN PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 46 TAHUN 2013 (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Pamekasan)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhan Subhan ◽  
Ferdian Dwi Cahyo
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Average Growth ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Secondary Data Source ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Income Tax Revenue

The purpose of this reseach to compare the income tax revenue of Article 4 paragraph 2 and the number of taxpayers before and after the implementation of PP No.46 of 2013 in the KPP Pratama Pamekasan. The data of this research is quantitative data. Source of data used in this research is secondary data. Source of data used in this research is secondary data. whereas secondary data were the Taxpayer Data and acceptance of Income Tax Article 4 paragraph 2 which is registered in KPP Pratama Pamekasan.Using descriptive analysis, the results showed that the implementation of PP No.46 of 2013 affect the acceptance of income tax article 4 paragraph 2. average growth before the implementation of  PP No. 46 of 2013 amounted to 12.01%, after the implementation of PP No. 46 of 2013 the average growth of after 16.72%. The result is strengthened by the result of paired test of t-test that is 0.000 0,05. So the acceptance of Income Tax Article 4 paragraph 2 increased by 4.71%. Average growth The number of taxpayers has increased. before the implementation of PP No. 46 of 2013 amounted to 25.44% and after the implementation of PP No. 46 of 2013 for the implementation of PP No. 46 of 2013 amounted to 33.80%.

Implications of Optimal Feedback Control Theory for Sport Coaching and Motor Learning: A Systematic Review

Motor Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Steven van Andel ◽  
Robin Pieper ◽  
Inge Werner ◽  
Felix Wachholz ◽  
Maurice Mohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Control ◽  
Motor Learning ◽  
Control Theory ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Optimal Feedback Control ◽  
Optimal Feedback ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Novel Theory ◽  
Feedback Control Theory

Best practice in skill acquisition has been informed by motor control theories. The main aim of this study is to screen existing literature on a relatively novel theory, Optimal Feedback Control Theory (OFCT), and to assess how OFCT concepts can be applied in sports and motor learning research. Based on 51 included studies with on average a high methodological quality, we found that different types of training seem to appeal to different control processes within OFCT. The minimum intervention principle (founded in OFCT) was used in many of the reviewed studies, and further investigation might lead to further improvements in sport skill acquisition. However, considering the homogenous nature of the tasks included in the reviewed studies, these ideas and their generalizability should be tested in future studies.

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