scholarly journals Quality assurance of genetic laboratories and the EBTNA practice certification, a simple standardization assurance system for a laboratory network

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Vincenza Precone ◽  
Munis Dundar ◽  
Tommaso Beccari ◽  
Eda Tahir Turanli ◽  
Stefano Cecchin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
International Standards ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Delayed Treatment ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
Laboratory Results ◽  
International Standards Organization

Abstract Analytical laboratory results greatly influence medical diagnosis, about 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control are designed to detect and correct errors in a laboratory’s analytical process to ensure both the reliability and accuracy of test results. Unreliable performance can result in misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Furthermore, improved quality guarantees increased productivity at a lower cost. Quality assurance programmes include internal quality control, external quality assessment, proficiency surveillance and standardization. It is necessary to try to ensure compliance with the requirements of the standards at all levels of the process. The sources of these standards are the International Standards Organization (ISO), national standards bodies, guidelines from professional organisations, accreditation bodies and governmental regulations. Laboratory networks increase the performance of laboratories in support of diagnostic screening programme. It is essential that genetic laboratories of a network have procedures underpinned by a robust quality assurance system to minimize errors and to reassure the clinicians and the patients that international standards are being met. This article provides an overview of the bases of quality assurance and its importance in genetic tests and it reports the EBTNA quality assurance system which is a clear and simple system available for access to adequate standardization of a genetic laboratory’s network.

scholarly journals Current Situation and Challenges of Internal Quality Assurance in Mongolian Higher Education Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-604
Author(s):  
Ganbaatar Сhantsaldulam ◽  
Igor Koroduk ◽  
Galina Voynikova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
Internal Quality Assurance

Quality assurance in higher education has become an endeavor of global proportions. With the increasing necessity of quality assurance system, the efforts have been initiated within the higher education sector in Mongolia to seek a feasible internal quality assurance system that is in line with the international standards. The main objective of this article is to identify the problems encountered Mongolian higher education system specifically to the implementation of internal quality assurance in HEIs and explore factors that are influential to the implementation of internal quality assurance system of Mongolia. Thus, this article is expected to give recommendations at institutional level by pinpointing the facts that should be taken into account in developing and implementing a workable and effective internal quality assurance system for Mongolian higher education institutions. This article reviewed literatures on the quality assurance systems in higher education area, and determined the current situation and challenges encountered in quality assurance of Mongolian higher education institutions. The findings of the article indicate that the four main issues — the factors influential to the establishment of effective IQA system, quality assurance structure, lack of understanding towards IQA activities and implementation as the view of preparing only for self-evaluation report, and the lack of transparent information system. The article finds that the participation of both external and internal stakeholders in quality assurance process and activities is the key to the development and implementation of an effective internal quality assurance system.

scholarly journals Quality Culture and Internal Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ta Thi Thu Hien ◽  
Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
Internal Quality Assurance ◽  
World Class Universities

Internal quality assurance is an important management tool in higher education. World-class universities have established and developed their internal quality assurance system together with buiding and developing the institutional quality culture. Research and practice from many universities worldwide showed that there are good connections between quality culture and internal quality assurance. This paper aims to analyse and evaluate the relationship between internal quality assurance and quality culture in the international higher education context. Consequently, the outcomes of the study are recommendations for the establishment and development of the quality culture together with the development of the internal quality assurance system for Vietnamese higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Contribution of leadership, organizational commitment and organizational culture to improve the quality of higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-157
Author(s):  
Onisimus Amtu ◽  
Sjeny Liza Souisa ◽  
Lourine Sience Joseph ◽  
Pitersina Christina Lumamuly
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
Internal Quality Assurance

Objective of the study: The low quality of higher education in Indonesia has been a concern as well as a shared responsibility to fix it from an early age. Lack of maximum leadership, low organizational commitment, and organizational culture have had an impact on the implementation of an internal quality assurance system. This study intends to examine whether there is a direct or indirect effect of leadership and organizational commitment on the implementation of an internal quality assurance system mediated by organizational culture in state universities.Methodology/Approach: This research uses quantitative methods with a path analysis design. Each value of the effect of exogenous and endogenous variables is tested and analyzed descriptively and path analysis to show the contribution made by each variable studied. Data were collected through a questionnaire with a sample of 221 from a population of 340 populations spread across three state universities in Ambon city, Maluku province, Indonesia.Originality/Relevance: Organizational culture plays an important role to mediate and contribute to the leadership and organizational commitment to create situations and encourage the participation of all elements in the application of the internal quality assurance system in higher education. Main results: The quality of higher education is determined by many factors, but by increasing the role, performance, competence, and leadership style and supported by organizational commitment in an affective, normative, and sustainable manner, the organizational culture becomes one of the frameworks for every university to improve quality and competitiveness in a planned manner. and continuous.Theoretical/methodological contributions: Universities need leadership that is able to encourage and increase collective organizational commitment and culture to achieve sustainable higher education quality. Social/management contributions: The results of this research can be a new breakthrough for each faculty, department, and the department to prepare prospective professional leaders, build solidarity and display a dynamic, creative, and innovative academic culture.

scholarly journals Implementasi SPMI di SDN Wonotingal dapat Menumbuhkan Penguatan Karakter Pendidik dan Peserta Didik

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-143
Author(s):  
Darsimah Darsimah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
Internal Quality Assurance

Implementation of an internal quality assurance system, schools are encouraged to make improvements internally by involving various related parties so that there are participation and responsibility of each party. Improving the quality of schools is carried out systemically, planned, measured, and sustainable. Quality is everyone's business, not only the responsibility of the principal or a certain group. All parties work together to realize the vision and mission of the school through their respective roles. In addition, school activities to strengthen character education through heart training (ethics), fitness (aesthetics), mind thinking (literacy), and sports (kinesthetic) with public support and collaboration between schools, families, communities that become government programs of the National Movement Mental Revolution.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of Education Quality Assurance at ‎ SD N Noborejo 01 Using CIPP

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-87
Author(s):  
Budi Yuwono Dwimurtiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance Program ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Assurance System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Education Quality Assurance

This research is aimed at evaluating the implementation of education quality assurance program at SD N Noborejo 01 using Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model which used evaluation approach using descriptive qualitative method. The research result shows that based on the context evaluation, it has not met the minimal standard of internal quality assurance system set by the government. According to the evaluation result, external quality assurance system is categorized into standard “A” which includes standard of education, teacher and staf, and scoring management that are involved into good category. The aspects of process consist of content standard, process standard, and evaluation standard which are included into good category. In the aspect of product standard category, the passing grade is assesed and results good category. The impact of education quality assurance evaluation at SD N Noborejo 01 are: 1) Output: SD N Noborejo 01 is able to implement the whole cycle of CIIP model and the effectiveness of education quality assurance organization at school; 2) Outcome: the learning process has been implemented based on standard; 3) Impact: the quality culture of SD N Noborejo 01 has been constructed and learning outcome quality has increased.

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