scholarly journals Educational Outcomes of Middle School in the Context of International Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.N. Polivanova
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Real Life ◽  
International Programs ◽  
School Life ◽  
Russian School ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

The article describes the three main international programs assessing the quality of educational outcomes – PISA, TIMSS, and PIRLS. Results of the Russian students in comparison with international average and states-leaders results show the gap especially on scales concerning the students’ ability to apply the school knowledge to real life situations. The unique configuration of Russian students’ results in different studies is identified and described. High level of results in primary school (PIRLS) and low level in medium school indicate that the gap is localized exactly at the second stage of education. Further analysis demonstrates that the Russian results are unique and reflect the commitment of the Russian educational system to the principles of academic orientation (high level of substantive results and low ability to apply them in my life). The psychological and pedagogical aspects of school life are presented and analyzed as follows: personal relationships of teachers and students, disciplinary climate, forms of pupils’ encouragement to learning. It is shown that these indicators in Russia are strongly positive for students’ responses, and often negative for teachers. It is argued that the impact of these indicators has an important potential of development of the Russian educational system. Authors believe that the described peculiarities reflect the real discrepancies in Russian school and can be a resource for the development of the Russian school.

scholarly journals Quality of Care Provided by Family Caregivers of Older People With Dementia: Measurement and Interpretations

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 152-152
Author(s):  
Afeez Hazzan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Primary Reason ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Family caregivers of older people living with dementia are relatives, friends, or neighbors who provide assistance related to this condition, but who are unpaid for the services they provide. Although caregiving could be personally rewarding, many caregivers report a high level of strain. Compared to caregivers of older adults who do not have dementia, family caregivers of older people living with dementia report lower quality-of-life (QoL). In a published systematic review examining the relationship between family caregiver QoL and the quality of care provided, only one study was found to be somewhat relevant. The study suggested that the primary reason for an absence of research into the link between family caregiver QoL and quality of care was the absence of a questionnaire for measuring quality of care in dementia. Therefore, any attempt to investigate the impact of caregiver QoL on the care provided to older people with dementia must first address the lack of an instrument to measure quality of care. To address this issue, we interviewed approximately 20 family caregivers in order to elicit feedback on measurements and interpretation of the quality of care provided by family caregivers of older people living with dementia. Content analysis of the interview transcripts revealed that the quality of relationships with family, caregiver availability to provide or supervise care, and availability of paid or volunteer help are important for the quality of care provided. These results have important implications, particularly for the development of an instrument to measure quality of care in dementia.

Tinnitus Impact: Three Different Measurement Tools

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. Bauch ◽  
Susan G. Lynn ◽  
Donald E. Williams ◽  
Michael W. Mellon ◽  
Amy L. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Tinnitus Handicap Inventory ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Medical Population ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

The impact of tinnitus and overall levels of distress were measured with three assessment tools for patients with tinnitus. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) and an activities limitations questionnaire were administered to 53 audiology patients reporting tinnitus. Forty-three percent of these patients experienced either quality of life reductions associated with tinnitus, substantial perceived handicap, and/or a high level of distress. Results from the General Severity Index (GSI) of the SCL-90-R indicated that 25% of these patients displayed distress greater than that of the general medical population. The SCL-90-R can be a useful tool for audiologists working with tinnitus patients in assessing needs for referral for psychological or psychiatric counseling.

scholarly journals Effects of Climate Change on Grassland Biodiversity and Productivity: The Need for a Diversity of Models

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel van Oijen ◽  
Gianni Bellocchi ◽  
Mats Höglind
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Grassland Ecosystems ◽  
Climatic Impacts ◽  
Grassland Productivity ◽  
Climatic Responses ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Grassland Biodiversity

There is increasing evidence that the impact of climate change on the productivity of grasslands will at least partly depend on their biodiversity. A high level of biodiversity may confer stability to grassland ecosystems against environmental change, but there are also direct effects of biodiversity on the quantity and quality of grassland productivity. To explain the manifold interactions, and to predict future climatic responses, models may be used. However, models designed for studying the interaction between biodiversity and productivity tend to be structurally different from models for studying the effects of climatic impacts. Here we review the literature on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and productivity of grasslands. We first discuss the availability of data for model development. Then we analyse strengths and weaknesses of three types of model: ecological, process-based and integrated. We discuss the merits of this model diversity and the scope for merging different model types.

The Impact of Personality on Virtual Team Creativity and Quality

2011 ◽  
pp. 647-655
Author(s):  
Rosalie J. Ocker
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Synchronous Communication ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
Team Creativity ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Team Outcomes ◽  
Individual Personality ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

A series of experiments investigated creativity and quality of work-product solutions in virtual teams (Ocker, forthcoming; Ocker, 2005; Ocker & Fjermestad, 1998; Ocker et al., 1998; 1996). Across experiments, small teams with about five graduate students interacted for approximately two weeks to determine the high-level requirements and design for a computerized post office (Goel, 1989; Olson et al., 1993). The means of interaction was manipulated in these experiments such that teams interacted via one of the following treatments: (1) asynchronous computer-medicated communication (CMC), (2) synchronous CMC, (3) asynchronous CMC interspersed with face-to-face (FtF) meetings, or (4) a series of traditional FtF meetings without any electronic communication. A repeated finding across experiments was that teams interacting only using asynchronous CMC – that is, teams without any FtF or synchronous communication -- produced significantly more creative results than teams in the other treatments. Additionally, asynchronous virtual teams rated high in creativity were generally not the same teams that were judged high in terms of the quality of their deliverable. To further examine these findings, this chapter presents results of an exploratory study designed to investigate the impact of individual personality facets on team outcomes. The objective of this study is to determine whether differences in team outcomes – in terms of the level of creativity versus the quality of the team deliverable – can be predicted by individual member personality.no abstract

scholarly journals Water Quality of Melamchi River of Sindhupalchok District, Central Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Abhr R Mishra ◽  
Ranjana Gupta
Keyword(s):  
River Water ◽  
Chemical Characteristic ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

The present study was carried out to estimate the physico-chemical characteristic of Melamchi River from January 2011 to December 2013 with a view to assess the nature and degree of pollution. Melamchi River is a snowmelt and rain fed river. River water is mainly used for drinking and irrigation. Water samples were collected on monthly basis from five sites of river. Parameters analyzed include temperature, electrical conductivity, turbidity, pH, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphate, and nitrate. The study revealed seasonal fluctuations of the factors. River water was well oxygenated and alkaline in nature. High level for turbidity (43.25/ NTU) was observed during monsoon, which exceeded compliance levels of WHO (2011) tolerance limits (5/ NTU) for domestic use. Water contained more TDS and EC indicating the impact of agriculture and deforestation near the river area. The analyzed physico-chemical parameters were found within the permissible limit of WHO, except turbidity. Measures should be taken to regulate agricultural and deforestation activities upriver to avoid advert conditions.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 29, 2015,, Page: 9-18 

Impact on OS of 2nd and 3rd generation TKI in EGFR mt+ and ALK+ patients: Results of the NOWEL network.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20560-e20560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Roeper ◽  
Maria Netchaeva ◽  
Anne Christina Lueers ◽  
Ursula Stropiep ◽  
Cora Hallas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Cancer Centers ◽  
Real Life Setting ◽  
Effective Choice ◽  
Detection Of Mutations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Choice Of Therapy ◽  
Generation Sequencing

e20560 Background: Available clinical research data shows that early mutation testing for patients with NSCLC stage IV could lead to an effective choice of therapy for patients with proven mutations. Targeted therapies achieve a higher ORR, PFS, OS and a better quality of life than chemotherapy in mt+ patients. With the advent of 2nd and 3rd generation TKI´s effective in 1st generation TKI resistant tumors, we wanted to study the impact of these drugs on the outcome of patients in a real life setting in 3 lung cancer centers. Methods: 1383 patients from the three cancer centers diagnosed with NSCLC stage IV (UICC 7) were examined. Methods for the detection of mutations included Sanger Sequencing, hybridization based COBAS testing as well as hybrid cage next generation sequencing. Results: 880/1383 (64%) consecutive patients with non-squamous cell NSCLC from the cancer centers were studied for the presence of tumor mutations, especially for EGFR and ALK mutations. The EGFR mutation rate was 16.6% (141/880), and the ALK-translocation rate 3.8% (24/635). Median OS in EGFR mt+ patients was 31 (n = 78) vs. 32 (n = 38) vs. 16 (n = 14) months respectively (center 1 vs. center 2 vs. center 3). Median OS in ALK mt+ patients was 25 (n = 17) months in center 1 and 11 (n = 5) months in center 2 (p < 0.05). Use of 3rd generation TKI Osimertinib (n = 17) lead to a significantly higher OS (n = 17, median OS 67 mo) than the use of only 1st and 2nd generation TKI (n = 113, median OS 24 mo, p < 0.000). Similarly, use of 2nd and 3rd generation ALKi impacted significantly on median OS: Crizotinib alone n = 7, 17 months, Crizotinib followed by Ceritinib and/or Brigatinib (n = 9) median OS not reached, p < 0.001. Conclusions: Smalldifferences in OS were observed, depending on the treatment centers, but the use of multiple EGFR and ALK-I impacted highly significantly on the outcome of patients with EGFR and ALK-alterations in a real life setting.

Treatment outcomes in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and cardiovascular disorders or diabetes: The Prostate Cancer Registry.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16537-e16537
Author(s):  
Nicolaas Lumen ◽  
Simon Chowdhury ◽  
Alison J. Birtle ◽  
Anders Bjartell ◽  
Luis Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Registry ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Real Life Setting ◽  
Cardiac Disorders ◽  
High Level ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

e16537 Background: The Prostate Cancer Registry is a prospective study of >3000 men with mCRPC in routine care. These patients (pts) have a high level of comorbidities which are often underrepresented in RCTs. Methods: Data were collected from pts with mCRPC irrespective of treatment (tx). Outcomes in pts with comorbidities were assessed. Results: At study entry, 16.6% of pts had a cardiac disorder, 9.7% hypertension only, 17.7% diabetes. Characteristics, first txs and outcomes are shown in the table below. Conclusions: In this real-life setting, AAP, ENZ, or DOC tx was feasible in pts with cardiac disorders, hypertension or diabetes; proportions treated with each drug were similar to the overall mCRPC population. Regardless of tx PFS was shorter than TTP, which may reflect the impact of pts’ comorbidities in real life. Pts with cardiac disorders had poorer outcomes vs the overall population. Clinical trial information: NCT02236637. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Moyamoya disease: functional and neurocognitive outcomes in the pediatric and adult populations

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. E21 ◽  
Author(s):  
David G. Weinberg ◽  
Rudy J. Rahme ◽  
Salah G. Aoun ◽  
H. Hunt Batjer ◽  
Bernard R. Bendok
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Moyamoya Disease ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cognitive Outcome ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Object Moyamoya disease is an occlusive cerebrovascular disorder commonly resulting in neurocognitive impairment. The cognitive outcome parameters commonly affected are intelligence, memory, executive function, and quality of life. In this paper, the authors review the existing literature on cognitive and clinical outcomes in adult and pediatric moyamoya populations separately. Methods A systematic review of the cognitive and clinical outcome literature was performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE database. Outcomes data were contrasted between adult and pediatric populations. Results Intelligence is the main cognitive outcome parameter affected in pediatric patients with moyamoya disease, whereas adults most commonly suffer from executive function impairment. Memory has not been studied sufficiently in pediatric patients, and its dysfunction in the adult population remains controversial. Quality of life has not been studied appropriately in either population. Surgical revascularization is the only beneficial treatment option, and a combination of direct and indirect bypass techniques has shown benefit, but the impact on the above-mentioned parameters has not been sufficiently elucidated. Conclusions Moyamoya disease affects the cognition and daily function in pediatric patients to a greater extent than in adult patients. Due to the rarity of the disease, there is a distinct lack of high-level evidence regarding cognitive and clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals A Decade Later: The Impact of Empowerment on Women in Sitio Alitaptap, Province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and Its Effect on Peace and Social Order

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Jacinto Yango Bustamante
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Local Officials ◽  
High Level ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the impact of empowerment on women after a decade of its rigid campaign in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and its effect on peace and social order as perceived by the residents of sitio Alitaptap, Nueva Ecija. The researcher utilized a descriptive research design using a self-devised questionnaire to gather information. The findings revealed that the respondents have a high level of conformity to the actions of local government unit to empower women. As to the impact of empowerment on women, the respondents agreed to the positive result of the action taken by the local government unit. The study showed that empowering women brought peace and social order and the quality of program implementation in the place caused high degree of effectiveness in the performance of duty of local officials. However, there are some things that are not clear to the respondents as there are some questions where respondents stand neutral. The study revealed that not only will women gain knowledge of their rights on the action of the local government but will also teach men how to respect women. The only negative result of the study is the threat that women may use their rights to prejudice men that may result in social disorder.

scholarly journals TINGKAT KETERBACAAN BUKU SEKOLAH ELEKTRONIK (BSE) PELAJARAN BIOLOGI KELAS X SMA/MA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-304
Author(s):  
UMUL MURSYADAH
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Book ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
10Th Grade ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
High Level ◽  
Cloze Test

This research was aimed to determine the readability of Biology School Electronic Book (BSE) for 10th grade. The research was conducted in MAN 13 Jakarta. The method of this research was descriptive. Population of this research were all biology BSE of 10th  SMA/MA and all student of 10th MA in South Jakarta. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. Book sample found only one title of biology BSE class X SMA/MA which is used in MA of South Jakarta. The researched texts were texts which had been studied in 1st to 5th chapter. One chapter was represented by one text, so it was gotten five texts. Student samples were taken by MA which used biology BSE that was MAN 13 Jakarta. The measurements of readability used cloze test propositions and formula of fry graph. The results of analysis showed that readability biology BSE based cloze test proposition were all of the texts included to high level. And the results of readability based on the fry graph showed that one text was appropriate for class 10th SMA/MA, the two texts were too easy and two texts were too difficult for class 10th SMA/MA. This research showed the quality of textbooks in terms of readability, in order to be consideration for teachers and students in selecting high quality textbooks. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterbacaan Buku Sekolah Elektronik (BSE) pelajaran Biologi Kelas X. Penelitian ini dilakukan di MAN 13 Jakarta. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh BSE Biologi kelas X SMA/MA serta seluruh siswa kelas X MA di Jakarta Selatan. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan purposive sampling. Sampel buku hanya ditemukan satu BSE Biologi kelas X SMA/MA yang digunakan di MA Jakarta Selatan. Teks yang diteliti adalah teks yang telah dipelajari pada materi bab 1 sampai bab 5. Satu bab diwakili oleh satu teks, sehingga didapat lima teks yang diteliti. Sampel siswa diambil berdasarkan MA yang menggunakan BSE Biologi yaitu MAN 13 Jakarta. Pengukuran keterbacaan dilakukan menggunakan tes rumpang proposisi dan grafik fry. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa keterbacaan BSE Biologi berdasarkan tes rumpang proposisi adalah seluruh  teks termasuk kategori tinggi. Serta hasil keterbacaan berdasarkan grafik fry adalah satu teks termasuk cocok untuk kelas X SMA/MA, dua teks terlalu mudah dan dua teks terlalu sulit untuk kelas X SMA/MA. Penelitian ini menunjukkan kualitas buku teks dari segi keterbacaan, agar menjadi pertimbangan bagi guru dan siswa dalam memilih buku teks pelajaran yang berkualitas baik.

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