An Intervention of Academic Peer Mentoring Program towards Mathematics Grade among Secondary Students in Malaysia

Academic peer mentoring program between peer mentors and mentees has been widely implemented by school counselors. However, few researches have been examined the outcome of the Peer Mentor Module (PMM) on mathematics grade achievement in school. The PMM aim to improve the peer mentor’s soft skills namely in interpersonal relationship, communication, motivation, empathy and emotional stability. The present study examines the effect of participation of form four students in a secondary school in academic peer mentoring program as well as differences between individual and group approach on mathematic grade achievement. A total of 45 sampel form four students who failed in mathematic monthly tests whereby 30 students as mentee served as treatment group while the remainder 15 students as a control group. All 20 peer mentor students participated in an eight hours workshop using the Peer Mentor Module. The subjects were examined at week one for pre-test and post-test at week eight. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and mean, with inferential analysis using Mann-Whitney U tests. Statistical analysis included (group x time) measures t-test to determine between and within group mean differences. The finding supports the hypothesis that PMM intervention shows positive effects on increasing the mathematic grade. It was found that the mathematic grade of Individual Peer Mentor Treatment Group is higher than the Group Peer Mentor Treatment Group. Therefore, a one-on-one session (one peer mentor and one mentee) provide better individualized attention for students as well as establish understanding of the content and advices from a peer mentor. This approach can become an important aspect in implementing the guidance and counselling practice that focus in academic peer mentoring.

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The Cross-Age Mentoring Program: A Developmental Intervention for Promoting Students’ Connectedness across Grade Levels

Professional School Counseling ◽

10.1177/2156759x0801200208 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 2156759X0801200 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael J. Karcher

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

School Counselors ◽

Peer Mentoring ◽

Mentoring Programs ◽

Mentoring Program ◽

School Students ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Grade Levels ◽

National Model

In cross-age peer mentoring programs, high school students mentor younger students. Prior research demonstrates the positive effects for mentees as well as for mentors. This context-based, strengths-promoting intervention is designed to help school counselors foster high school students’ leadership and collaboration skills while simultaneously promoting elementary and middle school mentees’ connectedness, self-esteem, and academic achievement. Using a tiered set of students as intervention agents, cross-age peer mentoring programs provide a unique strengths-based intervention for school counselors at any grade level. Consistent with the ASCA National Model®, but unlike most approaches to youth mentoring, cross-age mentoring programs can be structured by a calendar of connectedness themes that informs school counselors’ action and accountability plans and can utilize a connectedness curriculum to guide the delivery of guidance lessons by students to students.

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Can Dog-Assisted Intervention Decrease Anxiety Level and Autonomic Agitation in Patients with Anxiety Disorders?

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10215171 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (21) ◽

pp. 5171

Author(s):

Dorota Wołyńczyk-Gmaj ◽

Aleksandra Ziółkowska ◽

Piotr Rogala ◽

Dawid Ścigała ◽

Ludwik Bryła ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Trait Anxiety ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Brief Symptom Inventory ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Control Group ◽

Resting Heart Rate ◽

Full Data ◽

Positive Effects

Few studies have explored the influence of an Animal-Assisted Intervention on patients with mental disorders. We investigated it’s impact on anxiety symptoms. We divided 51 patients with anxiety symptoms into two groups—treatment group, that went for a short 15–20 min’ walk with a dog, his handler and a researcher and control group, that went for a walk only with a researcher. We used State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of fear, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Ford Insomnia Response to Stress (FIRST), Brief symptom Inventory (BSI) and VAS of satisfaction after trial to assess. We also checked the resting blood pressure and resting heart rate before and after performing psychological tests while sitting. We have obtained full data of 21 people from the research group and 26 people from the control group. After the intervention, the treatment group reported lower anxiety levels as a state (Mean (M) = 34.35; Standard Deviation (SD) = 6.9 vs. M = 40.94; SD = 8.6) and fear (M = 1.05; SD = 1.0 vs. M = 2.04; SD = 2.2) than the control group. After a walk with a dog, trait anxiety (M = 34.35; SD = 6.9 vs. M = 46.3; SD = 9.6), state anxiety (M = 48.9; SD = 7.2 vs. M = 53.9; SD = 7.8), fear (M = 1.05; SD= 1.0 vs. M = 2.57; SD = 2.3) and resting heart rate (M = 71.05; SD = 12.3 vs. M = 73.67; SD = 13.1) decreased significantly, while walking without a dog only reduced state anxiety (M = 47.24; SD = 11.0 vs. M = 40.94; SD = 8.6). Multivariate analysis of variance showed that after the walk, state anxiety was significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group, F(1.35) = 6.706, p <0.05, η2 = 0.161. Among those who walked with a dog, the intervention also led to significant decreases in fear and resting heart rate, F(1.44) = 11.694, p < 0.01, η2 = 0.210 and F(1.45) = 8.503; p < 0.01; η2 = 0.159, respectively. For anxious patients, a short walk with a dog is more beneficial than a walk without one. We found significant positive effects of a dog’s company on vegetative arousal and mental comfort. This is another study confirming the possible therapeutic effect of the animal on anxiety symptoms. Further research is required, especially in the large groups of patients, as recommendations on the use of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) are needed.

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Aromatherapy Massage on the Abdomen for Alleviating Menstrual Pain in High School Girls: A Preliminary Controlled Clinical Study

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/187163 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Myung-Haeng Hur ◽

Myeong Soo Lee ◽

Ka-Yeon Seong ◽

Mi-Kyoung Lee

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Menstrual Pain ◽

Positive Effects ◽

High School Girls ◽

Massage Treatment ◽

School Girls ◽

Controlled Clinical Study

This study investigated the alleviating effects of aromatherapy massage and acetaminophen on menstrual pain in Korean high school girls. Subjects were divided into two groups: the aromatherapy massage (treatment) group () and the acetaminophen (control) group (). Aromatherapy massage was performed on subjects in the treatment group. The abdomen was massaged once using clary sage, marjoram, cinnamon, ginger, and geranium in a base of almond oil. The level of menstrual pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale at baseline and twenty-four hours afterward. The reduction of menstrual pain was significantly higher in the aromatherapy group than in the acetaminophen group. Using multiple regression, aromatherapy massage was found to be more highly associated with reduction in the level of menstrual pain than acetaminophen. These finding suggest that aromatherapy massage may be an effective treatment for menstrual pain in high school girls. However, it could not be verified whether the positive effects derived from the aromatherapy, the massage, or both. Further rigorous studies should be conducted using more objective measures.

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Effect of Rumen Protected Methionine and α-Tocopherol on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Composition of Late Fattening Hanwoo Steer in High-Temperature Seasons

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10122430 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 2430

Author(s):

Byung-Ki Park ◽

Jun-Sang Ahn ◽

Min-Ji Kim ◽

Gi-Hwal Son ◽

Sang-Hun Bong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Temperature ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Average Daily Gain ◽

Carcass Characteristics ◽

Control Group ◽

Longissimus Muscle ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Meat Composition ◽

Significant Difference

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of rumen-protected methionine and α-tocopherol (RPMT) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat composition of late fattening Hanwoo steers in high-temperature seasons. Fourteen steers were randomly assigned to one of two diets; control (commercial concentrate) and treatment (commercial concentrate + 20 g of RPMT). Average daily gain was 34% higher in the treatment group than in the control group; however, there was no significant difference due to the small number under investigation. Feed conversion ratio was lower in the treatment group than in the control group (p < 0.05). Supplementation of RPMT had little effect on the fatty acid composition of longissimus muscle. Metmyoglobin in the longissimus muscle was significantly lower in treatment group compared to the control group at the ninth day of storage (p < 0.05). The redness of the longissimus muscle was higher in the treatment group than in the control group on day 9 of storage (p < 0.01). Thus, the results suggest that RPMT have positive effects on growth performance, and Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage color stability in the longissimus muscle of late fattening Hanwoo steers in high-temperature seasons.

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Voluntary peer-mentoring program for undergraduate medical students: exploring the experiences of mentors and mentees

Korean Journal of Medical Education ◽

10.3946/kjme.2021.198 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 175-190

Author(s):

Mina Cho ◽

Yoon-Seon Lee

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Emotional Support ◽

Peer Mentoring ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Mentoring Program ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Negative Experience ◽

Peer Mentor ◽

Negative Experiences ◽

Significant Difference

Purpose: We aimed to examine the participants’ satisfaction and evaluation of the program’s appropriateness, outcomes and benefits from participants’ perspectives and gather suggestions from students to improve peer mentor programs.Methods: From 2016 to 2018, 67 mentees and mentors participated in the peer mentoring program. All program participants were asked to participate in the survey, and the respondents were invited to focus group interview (FGI). Quantitative data was collected from the survey questionnaire. Qualitative data was gathered from the open-end questions in the survey and supplemented from additional semi-structured FGIs. The interview data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.Results: Nineteen responded to the survey, and six participated in the further FGI. Qualitative data contained outcomes and mutual benefits, factors for mentoring success, negative experiences, and suggestions for improvement. Especially factors for mentoring success consisted of various methods of studying assistance, motivation, autonomy, responsibility, emotional support, and relational bonding as important topics concerning mentor-mentee experiences. The satisfaction scores about the program appropriateness, others’ attitudes, program implementation, ranged from 3.5 to 3.9 (5-point Likert scores) without significant difference between mentors and mentees. The only negative experience reported by a mentee was feeling the pressure. Specific guidelines on program implementation, pre-education for mentees, appropriate matching, and mentees’ clear purpose and spontaneity were suggested to improve the program.Conclusion: Participants were generally satisfied with the peer mentoring program, gaining academic and non-academic achievements, including emotional support and improved relationships. Furthermore, we expect that this program can be improved with participants’ suggestions in the future.

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Effect of The Sweet Potato Against Mice on Blood Glucose of Diabetes Mellitus

Nutri-Sains Jurnal Gizi Pangan dan Aplikasinya ◽

10.21580/ns.2018.2.1.2812 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ai Kustiani ◽

Wilda Raziq

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Sweet Potato ◽

Control Group ◽

Diabetic Mellitus ◽

Glucose Levels ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Blood Glucose Levels ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Average Blood Glucose

The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of the sweet potato to the levels of blood glucose on diabetic mellitus mice. This study had been carried out with a sample of 25 mice which were divided into 5 groups. The levels of blood glucose on mice before treating with rice flour and sweet potato flour on the negative control group (KN) was 76.2 ± SD, on the positive control group (KP) was 159.4 ± SD, on the 1st treatment group (P1) was 159.4 ± SD, on the 2nd treatment group (P2) was 166.6 ± SD and 3rd treatment group (P3) was 161.2 ± SD. The average blood glucose levels on the 2nd treatment group (P2) before treatment was 166.6 ± SD and after treatment was 109.0 ± SD. The result showed a significant difference based on the statistical data (p < 0.05) between 4 test groups of mice. There was a big difference on the average blood glucose levels before and after treatment o P2 and P3. It is concluded that the treatment of sweet potatoes gives a positive effects on the blood glucose levels of diabetic mellitus mice.

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Hypoxia-preconditioned MSCs Have Superior Effect in Ameliorating Renal Function on Acute Renal Failure Animal Model

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2019.049 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 305-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Agung Putra ◽

Dannis Pertiwi ◽

Meidona Nurul Milla ◽

Ulfah Dian Indrayani ◽

Durotul Jannah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renal Failure ◽

Animal Model ◽

Renal Function ◽

Acute Renal Failure ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Creatinine Level ◽

Histological Analysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Positive Effects

BACKGROUND: Acute renal failure (ARF) is a serious disease characterised by a rapid loss of renal functions due to nephrotoxic drug or ischemic insult. The clinical treatment approach such as dialysis techniques and continuous renal enhancement have grown rapidly during past decades. However, there is yet no significant effect in improving renal function. Hypoxia-preconditioned mesenchymal stem cells (HP-MSCs) have positive effects on the in vitro survival and stemness, in addition to angiogenic potential. AIM: In this study, we aimed to analyse the effect of HP-MSCs administration in improving renal function, characterised by blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine level. METHODS: A group of 15 male Wistar rats weighing 250 g to 300 g were used in this study (n = 5 for each group). Rats were randomly distributed into 3 groups: Vehicle control (Veh) as a control group, HP-MSCs and normoxia MSCs (N-MSCs) as the treatment group. Renal function was evaluated based on the BUN and creatinine levels using the colourimetric method on day 5 and 13. The histological analysis using HE staining was performed on day 13. RESULTS: The result showed there is a significant decrease in BUN and creatinine level (p < 0.05). The histological analysis of renal tissue also showed a significant decrease between Veh and treatment group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Based on this study, we conclude that HP-MSCs have a superior beneficial effect than N-MSCs in improving renal function in an animal model of gentamicin-induced ARF.

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Teaching "Climate Change and Glaciers" Using ESA-Eduspace Material

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1530718 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 68-78

Author(s):

Athina Karatza ◽

Lia Galani ◽

Issaak Parcharidis

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Secondary School ◽

Secondary Students ◽

Satellite Imagery ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Control Group ◽

Lower Secondary School ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Holistic Understanding

According to the literature, satellite imagery has positive effects on the teaching of Geography. Some of the most prominent benefits to students are the development of geographic thinking, the holistic understanding of the world, and the recognition of the problems the active citizen of the future will encounter. The present study forms part of a broader postgraduate work focusing on Satellite Imagery in Education. Aims: The research undertaken for the present study aimed to determine the appropriateness for the Greek school system of a case study (i.e. theoretical background and worksheet exercises) presented through the European Space Agency’s (ESA) website, Eduspace. Study Design: Quasi-experimental. Place and Duration of Study: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, between December 2016 and May 2017. Methodology: The case study entitled “Climate change and glaciers” was implemented to 19 Greek lower secondary students (control group) as approached by ESA. The purpose was to determine its positive aspects as well as points that could be further improved. Based on the findings of the implementation, researchers modified the case study proposing qualitative changes to adapt it to the Greek lower secondary school. The modified case study was applied to 20 Greek lower secondary students (experimental group). Results: Results indicated there were differences in the educational outcomes of the two groups and, more specifically, in the degree of students' understanding of the theoretical framework and the corresponding exercises, as well as their understanding of glaciers as systems influenced by many factors. Conclusion: Modifications can be made to the ESA case study “Climate change and glaciers” in order for it to be effective and useful in Greek lower secondary school.

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The Effects of a Peer Mentoring Program on Academic Success Among First Year University Students

Canadian Journal of Higher Education ◽

10.47678/cjhe.v33i3.183438 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 1-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Susan Rodger ◽

Paul F. Tremblay

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

University Students ◽

Academic Motivation ◽

Peer Mentoring ◽

Control Group ◽

First Year ◽

Mentoring Program ◽

First Year Students ◽

Final Grades ◽

First Year University

The present study examines the effect of participation of first-year university students in a full-year peer mentoring program as well as individual differences in motivation in relation to outcome measures of retention and achievement. A sample of 983 first year students completed the Academic Motivation Inventory (Tremblay, 1998) and agreed to provide final grades; 537 students were randomly assigned to participate in the program, while the remainder served as a control group. Mentored students who continued to participate mid-way through the second semester had significantly higher final grades than did students in the control group. There was no effect on retention from year one to year two, however data are being collected on retention and grades for all groups for the length of their undergraduate careers. Students high in anxiety in the mentored group showed achievement comparable to that of low anxiety program participants, whereas students in the control group with high anxiety scored significantly worse on achievement than did their low anxiety counterparts.

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Effect of Butylated Hydroxytoluene and Tocopherol Supplementation on In vitro Sperm Characters during Cryopreservation of Black Bengal Buck Semen

Indian Journal of Animal Research ◽

10.18805/ijar.b-4349 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Krushna Chandra Tudu ◽

Ajoy Mandal ◽

Mohan Mondal ◽

Subrata Kumar Das ◽

Monoj Kumar Ghosh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Treatment Group ◽

Butylated Hydroxytoluene ◽

Control Group ◽

Sod Activity ◽

Intact Cells ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Sperm Characters ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Background: Black Bengal goat is one of the important goat breeds of India. Cryopreservation of semen and artificial insemination are effective techniques for improving goat breeding programs. Various biochemical and functional changes that occur during freezing-thawing process results in poor post thaw sperm recovery. Supplementation of antioxidants to the extender has been reported to have positive effects on semen cryopreservation in various species. The present study was undertaken to assess the effect of antioxidants butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT), α tocopherol on post thaw in vitro sperm characters, lipid peroxide level and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity during cryopreservation of Black Bengal buck semen. Methods: Semen was collected from bucks by artificial vagina, antioxidant BHT was added to the Tris egg yolk extender @ 0, 1 and 2 mM/ml in control group (BHTC), treatment group 1 (BHTT1) and treatment group 2 (BHTT2), respectively. Similarly, tocopherol was added @ 0, 1 and 2 mg/ml in control group (TFC), in treatment group 1 (TFT1) and treatment group 2 (TFT2), respectively. Each antioxidant was tested with 20 semen ejaculates. Semen samples were frozen in liquid nitrogen and post freeze-thaw in vitro sperm characters, malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration and SOD activity were measured. Result: Post thaw sperm motility, functional membrane integrity and viable count were significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in the BHT and α tocopherol supplemented groups than control groups. Significantly (P less than 0.05) higher acrosome intact cells were recovered in BHTT1, BHTT2 and TFT2 groups than the control and TFT1 groups. Further, BHT supplemented groups had significantly lower level of MDA than the control, while the supplementation of α tocopherol could not control the generation of MDA. Post thaw SOD activity was found significantly lower in the antioxidant treated groups than their respective controls. It is concluded that supplementation of BHT and α tocopherol were found to be more promising in conserving in vitro sperm characters from cryo-damages during freezing of Black Bengal bucks semen.

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