scholarly journals Lecturers’ competence and the Quality of University Graduates; The Case of Private and Public Universities in Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Bagonza ◽  
Anthony Muwagga Mugagga ◽  
Nicholas Itaaga
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This study investigated the effect of Lecturers' Competence on the Quality of University graduates in Uganda. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data from key university stakeholders. The study found a significant positive correlation between Lecturers' Competence and the quality of university graduates in Uganda.<br>

scholarly journals Lecturers’ competence and the Quality of University Graduates; The Case of Private and Public Universities in Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Bagonza ◽  
Anthony Muwagga Mugagga ◽  
Nicholas Itaaga
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This study investigated the effect of Lecturers' Competence on the Quality of University graduates in Uganda. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data from key university stakeholders. The study found a significant positive correlation between Lecturers' Competence and the quality of university graduates in Uganda.<br>

Quality of Nursing Care: The contribution of Empathy, Spiritual Beliefs and Incentives on Nursing Staff

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theofilou ◽  
Sophia Zyga
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Empathy Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Introduction: Studies have shown the important role of empathy, spirituality and motivation of nursing staff in the quality of nursing care provided. Aim: The investigation of the impact of empathy, spiritual beliefs and incentives on nursing staff on the quality of nursing care provided. Methods: The majority of participants were university graduates (65 persons, 58%), women (95 persons, 84.8%) and married (67 persons, 59.8%). The mean age was 41.38 (± 8.98) years old. The following tools were used to collect data: For the assessment of the provided nursing care, a questionnaire of 19 questions was addressed to nursing staff assessing specific areas. A structured questionnaire consisting of 37 questions was used to estimate the degree of motivation (motivation). To evaluate empathy, the Toronto Composite Empathy Scale (TCES) questionnaire was used with questions about the cognitive and professional dimension of empathy in both personal and professional level. Results: There was a statistically significant positive correlation between spirituality and quality in nursing care (technical, informative, food, cleanliness, noise, nursing and hotel complex) (p <0.05). In addition, statistically significant positive correlation was observed between emotional personal empathy as well as emotional professional empathy with quality in nursing care (noise) (p <0.05). Statistically significant correlations were also found between motivation and quality in nursing care provided (p <0.05), technical aspects, relationships – time, information, food, cleanliness, noise, nursing and hotel complexes. Conclusions: Research findings indicate the clear association between empathy, spirituality and motivation of nursing staff with the quality of nursing care provided.

scholarly journals Quality of life of alcohol dependent patients attending a deaddiction centre in Kannur district

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
R. Ratheesh ◽  
Bindu Mohandas ◽  
P. P. Venugopalan ◽  
A. K. Sarada ◽  
Suprej K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Psychological Domain ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is individuals' perceptions of their position in life. QOL of alcohol dependent patients is an area that has received relatively less attention compared to other alcohol related problems.Methods: A deaddiction centre based cross sectional study was done on 370 individuals using a predesigned questionnaire during the period of 2012-2013. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 17. Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to find association between the study variables.Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 38.08±8.46 years. The mean duration of drinking was 12.62±7.47 years. The overall score of the QOL and the perceived health in alcohol dependent patients was 3.19±0.89 and 3.01±0.98 respectively. The mean of the transformed scores of physical, psychological, social and environmental domains are 69.12±12.82, 57.84±12.81, 58.52±17.05, 68.62±10.23 respectively. Statistical analysis of age with physical, environmental and social domains showed a significant negative correlation; literacy status with QOL, perceived health, physical, psychological, social and environmental domains showed a significant positive correlation; socio economic status with QOL and psychological domain showed a significant positive correlation; duration of drinking with QOL, perceived health, physical and psychological domain showed a significant negative correlation.Conclusions: Harm from alcohol use is a major public health problem. Reducing the level of social and health harms from alcohol requires preparation and planning.

scholarly journals Quality of Life After Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Assessing Change Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
pp. 986-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat G Camp ◽  
Jessica Appleton ◽  
W Darlene Reid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study was to use quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate quality-of-life (QOL) changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after pulmonary rehabilitation. Subjects. Twenty-nine individuals with COPD (18 women and 11 men), with a mean age of 69 years (SD=8.6, range=53–92), participated. Methods. Subjects were assessed before and after a 5-week control phase and after a 5-week rehabilitation phase using the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ), the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and spirometry. Our qualitative research was based on a subsample of 7 subjects who were interviewed after pulmonary rehabilitation. Results. Pulmonary rehabilitation improved QOL, as demonstrated by increases of 22% and 14% in the physical function categories of the CRQ and the SF-36, respectively, and by an increase of 10% in the CRQ's emotional function category. The qualitative data indicated how pulmonary rehabilitation influenced QOL. Conclusion and Discussion. The use of both quantitative and qualitative methods illustrated the nature of improvement in QOL after pulmonary rehabilitation. Improved physical function, less dyspnea, and a heightened sense of control over the subjects' COPD resulted in increased confidence and improved emotional well-being.

scholarly journals Improving the practice of child death overview panels: a paediatric perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Allen ◽  
Simon Lenton ◽  
James Fraser ◽  
Peter Sidebotham
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Child Death ◽  
National Level ◽  
National Integration ◽  
Economic Austerity ◽  
Case Discussions ◽  
N 93 ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

ObjectiveIn England, every death in childhood is reviewed by a local multidisciplinary Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) with the intention of understanding causation and implementing interventions to reduce future deaths. This study aimed to establish how well panels work from the perspective of the paediatricians involved and to ascertain whether they deliver good value and identify areas for improvement.DesignA questionnaire was sent to every CDOP paediatrician in the country (n=93). Questions focused on the quality of CDOP case discussions as well as examples of effective and significant recommendations. Responses were analysed using simple quantitative and qualitative methods.Results84/93 (90%) of the paediatricians responded. Among the respondents, 60 (71%) believe that investment in CDOPs is offering good value, 73 (87%) feel that case discussions are rigorous and consistent and over 90% believe that the correct issues are emerging from discussions. However, responders noted many areas for improvement: 40 (48%) suggested devolving the discussion of specialist deaths (eg, neonates) to hospital-based review meetings or holding themed meetings with invited specialists, 11 (13%) suggested filtering out cases where learning is unlikely before full CDOP meetings and 13 (15%) called for national integration and analysis of data.ConclusionsIn this time of economic austerity it is vital that the CDOPs add value to the invested resources. Although CDOP paediatricians feel that panels are working well, there is scope for improvement through enhancing relationships with commissioning bodies, aggregate review and analysis of CDOP data at a national level and consideration of specialist and/or network review of certain categories of deaths such as cardiac surgery, oncology and neonates.

scholarly journals Leaf Nutrient Status Vis-à-vis Fruit Yield and Quality of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. Ramanjaneya Reddy ◽  
V. Munaswamy ◽  
P. Venkataram Muni Reddy ◽  
B. Ravindra Reddy ◽  
P. Sudhakar
Keyword(s):  
Citrus Sinensis ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Sweet Orange ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Leaf N

The present study was conducted to know the effect of leaf nutrient status on fruit yield and quality of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) in YSR district of Andhra Pradesh, India. In this investigation fifty sweet orange orchards aged between 12 to 13 years were selected and plant samples such as index leaves and matured fruits were collected from 10 per cent of plants in each orchard. Leaf Zn deficiency (62%) was the most severe among the 10 mineral elements tested and followed by Fe (54%), Mn (52%) and Cu (26%). Fruit yield showed significant positive correlation with leaf N (r =0.519**) and P (r =0.409**). Fruit weight had significant positive correlation with leaf Nitrogen (r = 0.469**), Phosphorus (r = 0.446**) and Potassium (r = 0.415**). Fruit juice percent was significantly and positively correlated with leaf N (r =0.353**) and P (r =0.364**). Titrable acidity had significant negative correlation with leaf Fe (r = -0.371**) and leaf Mn (r = -0.292*). Total Soluble Solids (TSS) showed a significant positive relation with leaf P (r = 0.438**) and significant negative correlation with leaf Mn (r = -0.311*). Vitamin C content of the sweet orange fruit had significant positive correlation with leaf N (r = 0.437**), P (r = 0.516**) and K (r = 0.398**).

scholarly journals Quality of life, depression and self-perceived burden among geriatric and non-geriatric hemodialysis patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2225
Author(s):  
Kenan Evren Oztop ◽  
Ferhat Cetin ◽  
Ahmed Bilal Genc ◽  
Ceyhun Varim ◽  
Savas Sipahi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Care Burden ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Perceived Burden ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Background: Many hemodialysis patients need support at various levels from their relatives while performing their daily activities. The ‘burden’ of these needs of patients on their relatives and their negative effects on their lives have been shown in the literature. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ‘care burden’ in terms of the patient.Methods: The patient who had received hemodialysis for at least 3 months was included in the study. A patient identification form including demographic data and medical history data was prepared. The Perceived care burden scale, Beck depression scale and WHO Quality of life questionnaire were applied to the patients.Results: A statistically significant positive correlation was found between SPBS and BDI (p<0.001, r=0.820). A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between the perceived care burden and all sub-dimensions of the quality of life scale (p<0.001). The frequency of comorbidity in the geriatric group was higher than non-geriatric group. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between comorbidity and QOL (p<0.001).   The median scores of all sub-dimensions of the QOL scale were lower in geriatric group and there were significance differences except environment dimension.Conclusions: The self-perceived burden on caregivers of hemodialysis patients was positively associated with depression and negatively associated with QOL. Decrease in QOL was more pronounced in geriatric patients.

Rate of Variety and its Relation to Creativity Factors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan B. Weaver ◽  
Caleb Bennetts ◽  
Benjamin W. Caldwell
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Confounding Factor ◽  
Space Exploration ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

Individual designers demonstrate different styles of ideation in conceptual design. These styles have been quantified and described primarily through protocol, think-aloud studies that examine a designer’s thought sequence during ideation. In this paper, we examine ideation style with an outcome-based approach, examining style on a continuum of rate of variety, or solution space exploration rate. We investigate the relationship between this exploration rate and creativity factors of quality and novelty using a quantitative study of problem-solving skills. We found a significant positive correlation between broad-search style and novelty and a significant positive correlation between detail-search style and quality of ideas. These correlations are in agreement with protocol studies found in literature. We also identified quantity of ideas as a possible confounding factor and discuss potential improvements to these types of studies.

scholarly journals Individual focus and knowledge contribution

First Monday ◽  
2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lada A. Adamic ◽  
Xiao Wei ◽  
Jiang Yang ◽  
Sean Gerrish ◽  
Kevin K Nam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Background Knowledge ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Contribution ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Training Practice

Before contributing new knowledge, individuals must attain requisite background knowledge or skills through schooling, training, practice, and experience. Given limited time, individuals often choose either to focus on few areas, where they build deep expertise, or to delve less deeply and distribute their attention and efforts across several areas. In this paper we measure the relationship between the narrowness of focus and the quality of contribution across a range of both traditional and recent knowledge sharing media, including scholarly articles, patents, Wikipedia, and online question and answer forums. Across all systems, we observe a small but significant positive correlation between focus and quality.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Logistics Providers’ Satisfaction with Logistic Environment in Ho Chi Minh City

2013 ◽  
Vol 216 ◽  
pp. 68-83
Author(s):  
TRÁNG BÙI THANH ◽  
TIẾN HỒ XUÂN
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Clearance Process ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The paper investigates factors affecting logistics providers? satisfaction with HCMC logistic environment and then extend some remedies to enhance it. By using both quantitative and qualitative methods, the authors investigate 200 logistics providers operating in HCMC. The results show that the satisfaction with the logistic environment is affected by six factors: (1) the quality of trade- and transport-related infrastructure, (2) the ease of arranging competitively priced shipments, (3) the efficiency of the customs clearance process, (4) the ability to track and trace consignments, (5) the competence and quality of logistic services , and (6) the frequency with which shipments reach the consignee within the scheduled or expected delivery time.

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