OSCE Assessment for Medical Student Clinical Skills and Performance, Are We Doing It The Right Way?

Today the performance measurement of Muhammadiyah Luwuk uUniversity’s performance has not formulated yet based on University’s vision and mission. It will affect the strategic steps needed and performance improvement efforts in the future. Human resource scorecard is the right system to be applied in Muhammadiyah Luwuk University. The purpose of this study is to designed a performance measurement system at Muhammadiyah Luwuk University using the Human Resource Scorecard with four perspectives: stakeholder, academic management and kemuhammadiyaan, operational and innovation, as well as and learning. Data was analyzed by analytical hierarchy process method. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires, focus group discussions and in-depth interview with stakeholders at Muhammadiyah Luwuk University. The results showed that there were 14 strategic objectives and 33 key performance indicators to be achieved by the priority objectives, which are: empowerment and development of faculty, increased administrative process quality, improved sound budget performance and, improvement of the relationship with stakeholders.

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Hand Preference and Performance in Basketball Tasks

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16224336 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (22) ◽

pp. 4336 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Emanuela Gualdi-Russo ◽

Natascia Rinaldo ◽

Alba Pasini ◽

Luciana Zaccagni

Keyword(s):

Professional Training ◽

Factor Model ◽

Hand Preference ◽

Control Group ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Left Hand ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right

The aims of this study were to develop and validate an instrument to quantitatively assess the handedness of basketballers in basketball tasks (Basketball Handedness Inventory, BaHI) and to compare it with their handedness in daily activities by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory (EHI). The participants were 111 basketballers and 40 controls. All subjects completed the EHI and only basketballers filled in the BaHI. To validate the BaHI, a voluntary subsample of basketballers repeated the BaHI. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a two-factor model. Our results show that: (i) Handedness score (R) in daily actions did not differ between basketball players (R by EHI = 69.3 ± 44.6) and the control group (R by EHI = 64.5 ± 58.6); (ii) basketballers more frequently favored performing certain sport tasks with the left hand or mixed hands (as highlighted by R by BaHI = 50.1 ± 47.1), although their choice was primarily the right hand in everyday gestures; and (iii) this preference was especially true for athletes at the highest levels of performance (R by BaHI of A1 league = 38.6 ± 58.3) and for those playing in selected roles (point guard’s R = 29.4 ± 67.4). Our findings suggest that professional training induces handedness changes in basketball tasks. The BaHI provides a valid and reliable measure of the skilled hand in basketball. This will allow coaches to assess mastery of the ball according to the hand used by the athlete in the different tasks and roles.

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No Evidence of Perceptual Pseudoneglect in Alexithymia

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11030376 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 376

Author(s):

Carmelo Mario Vicario ◽

Gabriella Martino ◽

Alex Marcuzzo ◽

Giuseppe Craparo

Keyword(s):

Right Hemisphere ◽

Line Bisection ◽

Mental Condition ◽

Bisection Task ◽

Rightward Shift ◽

Behavioral Evidence ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right ◽

Line Bisection Task ◽

Tas 20

Neuroscience research links alexithymia, the difficulty in identifying and describing feelings and emotions, with left hemisphere dominance and/or right hemisphere deficit. To provide behavioral evidence for this neuroscientific hypothesis, we explored the relationship between alexithymia and performance in a line bisection task, a standard method for evaluating visuospatial processing in relation to right hemisphere functioning. We enrolled 222 healthy participants who completed a version of the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), which measures alexithymia, and were asked to mark (bisect) the center of a 10-cm horizontal segment. The results document a significant rightward shift in the center of the line in participants with borderline and manifest alexithymia compared with non-alexithymic individuals. The higher the TAS-20 score, the greater the rightward shift in the line bisection task. This finding supports the right hemisphere deficit hypothesis in alexithymia and suggests that visuospatial abnormalities may be an important component of this mental condition.

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Performance measurement and resource sharing among business sub-units in the presence of non-discretionary factors

Journal of Modelling in Management ◽

10.1108/jm2-09-2020-0249 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Rita Shakouri ◽

Maziar Salahi

Keyword(s):

Resource Sharing ◽

Content Type ◽

Development Level ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Decision Making Unit ◽

Efficiency Estimation ◽

Overall Efficiency ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right ◽

The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to apply a new approach for resource sharing and efficiency estimation of subunits in the presence of non-discretionary factors and partial impacts among inputs and outputs in the data envelopment analysis (DEA) framework. Design/methodology/approach First, inspired by the Imanirad et al.’s model (2013), the authors consider that each decision-making unit (DMU) may consist of several subunits, that each of which can be affected by non-discretionary inputs. After that, the Banker and Morey’s model (1996) is used for modeling non-discretionary factors. For measuring performance of several subunits, which can be considered as DMUs, the aggregate efficiency is suggested. At last, the overall efficiency is computed and compared with each other. Findings One of the important features of proposed model is that each output in this model applies discretionary input according to its need; therefore, the result of this study will make it easier for the managers to make better decisions. Also, it indicates that significant predictions of the development of the overall efficiency of DMUs can be based on observing the development level of subunits because of the influence of non-discretionary input. Therefore, the proposed model provides a more reasonable and encompassing measure of performance in participating non-discretionary and discretionary inputs to better efficiency. An application of the proposed model for gaining efficiency of 17 road patrols is provided. Research limitations/implications More non-discretionary and discretionary inputs can be taken into consideration for a better analysis. This study provides us with a framework for performance measures along with useful managerial insights. Focusing upon the right scope of operations may help out the management in improving their overall efficiency and performance. In the recent highway maintenance management systems, the environmental differences exist among patrols and other geotechnical services under the climate diverse. Further, in some cases, there might exist more than one non-discretionary factor that can have different effects on the subunits’ performance. Practical implications The purpose of this paper was to measure the performance of a set of the roadway maintenance crews and to analyze the impact of non-discretionary inputs on the efficiency of the roadway maintenance. The application of the proposed model, on the one hand, showed that each output in this model uses discretionary input according to its requirement, and on the other hand, the result showed that meaningful predictions of the development of the overall efficiency of DMUs can be based on observing the development level of subunits because of the impact of non-discretionary input. Originality/value Providing information on resource sharing by taking into account non-discretionary factors for each subunit can help managers to make better decisions to increase the efficiency.

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Remember to breathe: teaching respiratory physiology in a clinical context using simulation

AJP Advances in Physiology Education ◽

10.1152/advan.00148.2018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 76-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Helen L. Bintley ◽

Alexander Bell ◽

Rachel Ashworth

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Medical Curriculum ◽

Clinical Skills ◽

High Technology ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Respiratory Physiology ◽

Biomedical Science ◽

Simulated Patients ◽

Teaching Methodology ◽

Clinical Context

Evidence shows that biomedical knowledge is more effectively taught within the medical curriculum by teaching in context, to facilitate learning transfer. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of combining high-technology simulation and physiology teaching on medical student learning and experience. First-year medical students received respiratory physiology teaching in the form of lectures, problem-based learning, and practical sessions. These students were then given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and problem solve using respiratory-related clinical case scenarios in simulated patients. Student understanding was assessed using a short quiz performed immediately before and after the session. Results revealed that the session significantly improved the mean score on tests (6.97 ± 0.29 vs. 8.22 ± 0.19, P < 0.001). Student evaluation was collected in focus groups, and recurring concepts were extracted from the data. Students reported that the sessions helped to bridge the gap between theory and practice, which aided their learning. In addition, this teaching methodology (simulation) was reportedly patient centered and added to the realism of the simulated scenario, with students stating that this teaching improved their confidence with managing real patients and clinical uncertainty. Simulation has been used extensively to teach clinical skills; however, research regarding its potential for teaching biomedical science within a clinical context is limited. Our study shows that combining high-technology simulation and physiology teaching contributed to an immediate improvement in medical student knowledge and enhanced their ability to make connections between theoretical knowledge and the world of practice.

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Evaluation of medical student retention of clinical skills following simulation training

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-019-1663-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Gozie Offiah ◽

Lenin P. Ekpotu ◽

Siobhan Murphy ◽

Daniel Kane ◽

Alison Gordon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Student Retention ◽

Simulation Training ◽

Clinical Skills

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Lower-Limb Speed and Foot Preference in Children

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1995.81.3f.1115 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 81 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1115-1118 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Misaki Iteya ◽

Carl Gabbard ◽

Morihiko Okada

Keyword(s):

Lower Limb ◽

Environmental Influences ◽

Statistical Evidence ◽

Performance Characteristics ◽

Gross Motor ◽

Foot Tapping ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right ◽

A Performance

Foot preference and performance characteristics of gross-motor lower-limb speed of tapping were examined in 606 4- to 6-yr.-olds. Analysis indicated no effect for gender; however, speed of foot tapping increased significantly across the three ages, suggesting an association with selected developmental (neuromuscular) processes. Contrary to earlier reports on handedness, there was no statistical evidence that mixed- or left-footers were at a performance disadvantage compared to right-footers. All groups performed best with the right foot, limb differentiation (right versus left) being significant for the right- and mixed-footed groups. Speculation about maturational and environmental influences is given.

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Preparation and performance analysis of Pt-IPMC for driving bionic tulip

Journal of Advanced Dielectrics ◽

10.1142/s2010135x2150017x ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2150017

Author(s):

Aifen Tian ◽

Xixi Wang ◽

Yue Sun ◽

Xinrong Zhang ◽

Hongyan Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fast Response ◽

Driving Voltage ◽

Metal Composite ◽

Force Output ◽

Ionic Polymer ◽

Output Displacement ◽

Current Voltage ◽

Polymer Metal ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right

Based on the biological characteristics of tulip, the low driving voltage and fast response of ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC), we analyzed the fabrication, morphology and performance of the platinum IPMC (Pt-IPMC) and selected the right IPMC for driving bionic tulip. The preparation and performance of IPMC was analyzed first in this paper such as blocking force, output displacement and bending angle of IPMC under the different directed current voltage (DC). The optimal IPMC sample size and driving voltage were selected based on tulip blooming angles and the strain energy density of IPMC, which completed the blooming process of bionic tulip. The feasibility of IPMC used in driving bionic field was fully proved in this paper, which laid a foundation for the application of IPMC in driving biomimetic biological robots.

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Corporate Governance Role in Improving the Financial Information Quality within the Saudi Electricity Company: دور حوكمة الشركات في تحسين جودة المعلومات المحاسبة في الشركة السعودية للكهرباء

المجلة العربية للعلوم ونشر الأبحاث مجلة العلوم الاقتصادية والإدارية والقانونية ◽

10.26389/ajsrp.r300719 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arwa Hassan Baabbad

Keyword(s):

Corporate Governance ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Information Quality ◽

Survey Methodology ◽

Governance System ◽

And Performance ◽

The Right ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Impact

The present study aimed to find out the role of corporate governance in improving the quality of information in the Saudi Electricity Company. The researcher used the descriptive survey methodology. As to achieve the study objectives، the researcher utilized the questionnaire tool، in which the study sample (50) members of SEC distributed into employees، managers and decision makers. The study concluded to many results، among of which are: there is a statistically significant relationship between the availability of corporate governance system and performance improvement of the Saudi Electricity Company، there is a statistically significant relationship between corporate governance and appropriateness in improving the performance of the Saudi Electricity Company، it was also found that there is a statistically significant relationship between corporate governance and optimal disclosure in improving the performance of Saudi Electricity Company. The study also found that there is a statistically significant relationship between corporate governance and the right timing in improving the performance of the Saudi Electricity Company. The study suggested number of recommendations، among of which are: the importance of the shareholding companies to comply with the corporate governance regulations considering the interest of companies and their shareholders and all other parties benefiting from the financial statements، attempting to take advantage of the multiple benefits of corporate governance and expand its application in the various economic units in Saudi Arabia، conduct studies on companies that applies the requirement of the Corporate Governance Regulations، and the impact of the application of corporate governance on the shares of these units to find out the relationship between the quality of accounting information in light of the application of corporate governance and the stock market from another angle، imposing deterrent penalties concerning the Corporate Governance Regulations on companies that did not apply this regulation.

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