scholarly journals Do You Care for Robots That Care? Exploring the Opinions of Vocational Care Students on the Use of Healthcare Robots

Robotics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo van Kemenade ◽  
Johan Hoorn ◽  
Elly Konijn
Keyword(s):  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Intermediate Care ◽  
Assistive Robots ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
School Year ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Monitoring Devices ◽  
Companion Robots ◽  
Future Practice

Background: There has been a rapid increase in the population of senior citizens in many countries. The shortage of caregivers is becoming a pressing concern. Robots are being deployed in an attempt to fill this gap and reduce the workload of caregivers. This study explores how healthcare robots are perceived by trainee care professionals. Methods: A total of 2365 students at different vocational levels completed a questionnaire, rating ethical statements regarding beneficence, maleficence, justice, autonomy, utility, and use intentions with regard to three different types of robots (assistive, monitoring, and companion) along with six control variables: gender, age, school year, technical skills, interest in technology, and enjoying working with computers. The scores were analyzed by MANOVA statistics. Results: In relation to our research questions: All students viewed companion robots as more beneficent than monitoring and assistive robots. Level of education did not lead to any differences in appraisal. Participants rated maleficence lowest and the highest scores were given to autonomy and utility, meaning a positive evaluation of the use of healthcare robots. Surprisingly, all students rated use intentions low, indicating a poor motivation to actually use a robot in the future, although participants stated a firmer intention for using monitoring devices. Conclusion: Care students find robots useful and expect clients to benefit from them, but still are hesitant to use robots in their future practice. This study suggests that it would be wise to enrich the curriculum of intermediate care education with practical classes on the use and ethical implications of care robots, to ensure that this group of trainee care professionals fully understand the possibilities and potential downside of this emerging kind of healthcare technology.

scholarly journals Developing Educational Games for Preschool Children to Improve Dietary Choices and Exercise Capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3340
Author(s):  
Veronica Piziak
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Family Participation ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
School Year ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Hispanic Populations ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Summer Session

This article describes the processes used to develop two different types of games used to improve the consumption of healthful foods and increase exercise in preschool Hispanic populations. They were created to meet criteria for effectiveness: age and culturally appropriate, fun, and foster family participation. The first, a pictorial bilingual food bingo game, emphasized vegetable and water consumption and the limitation of sugar-sweetened beverages. A population was selected to study the effectiveness in changing dietary habits, and we were able to show a significantly improved consumption of vegetables at home after using the game during the school year. Next, we developed bilingual video games used to teach nutrition and enhance exercise. The animal characters and narrative were created to allow immersion. The concept was that the animals needed the children’s help to obtain food, exercise tasks were assigned, and nutritional foods were discussed. Focus groups were reviewed for the effectiveness of the concept, ease of usability, and appropriateness for the target audience. The videos were tested in a summer session, and teachers concluded that after two viewings the children enhanced their exercise, bonded to the animals, and were answering the nutrition questions correctly.

Preschoolers' Imaginativeness: Subtypes, Correlates, and Maladaptive Extremes

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roni Beth Tower
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Healthy Child ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Negative Implication

In a study of forty-three preschool children, ratings of four types of the children's imaginativeness were correlated with observational, behavioral, and interview measures. Research questions were: 1) Do correlates of imaginativeness found in observational studies replicate if trait rather than state measures are examined? 2) Do different types of imaginativeness have different correlates? and 3) What characteristics distinguish children at the maladaptive extremes of imaginativeness from those at more moderate levels? The conceptual and empirical utility of considering imaginativeness to have two dimensions, Expressive and Constructive, was demonstrated. While optimal levels of Constructive Imaginativeness correlated significantly with other indices of healthy child development, the correlations were fewer and tended to be weaker for Expressive Imaginativeness. The negative implication of extremes was documented.

scholarly journals Coordination mechanisms in the store opening process

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Sandberg
Keyword(s):  
Coordination Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organic Growth ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
A Company ◽  
Opening Process

Purpose – For many retailers organic growth through the opening of new stores is a crucial cornerstone of the business model. The purpose of this paper is to explore the store opening process conducted by retail companies. The research questions cover: first, the role and organisation of the establishment function in charge of the process; second, the activities and functions involved in the process; and third, the coordination mechanisms applied during the process. Design/methodology/approach – This research considers the store opening process as a company-wide project, managed by an establishment function, in which internal functions as well as external suppliers need to be coordinated. A multiple case study of eight retail companies is presented, focusing on the organisation of the establishment function, a mapping of the store opening process and the application of coordination mechanisms. Findings – The role and organisation of the establishment function is described and the store opening process is summarised into 11 main activities to be conducted by either the establishment function or other involved functions. During the store opening process six different coordination mechanisms are utilised, including mutual adjustments and direct supervision, as well as different types of standardisation. Originality/value – This research seeks to improve our understanding for the store opening process and how it can be managed and controlled in an effective manner.

scholarly journals Resources and repertoires: Elderly online practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Olsson ◽  
Ulli Samuelsson ◽  
Dino Viscovi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Substantial Evidence ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Media Repertoires ◽  
Elderly Users ◽  
Large Representative

Inspired by the theoretical notion of media repertoires, this article analyses what online repertoires Swedish senior citizens construct in everyday life. It answers two research questions: What online repertoires do elderly users have? How do elderly users’ online repertoires vary depending on their access to material, discursive and social resources? The article draws on data from a large, representative Swedish survey ( n = 1264, response rate 63%), and uses correlations and multiple regression analysis to identify and analyse online repertoires with reference to elderly users’ access to resources such as income, infrastructure, level of education and social networks. The analysis reveals a significant element of selectivity in the online repertoires of elderly users. It also shows strong connections between different Internet activities. In addition, it offers substantial evidence in support of the proposition that individuals who are resource rich have broader repertoires and higher frequency of usage than other users.

Cooperative Learning in International Relations

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven L. Lamy
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
International Relations ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Specific Task ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions

Cooperative learning is a means of providing opportunities for students to work together in an effort to accomplish an assigned intellectual task. There are different types of cooperative learning. In formal settings, students may stay in a learning group for several sessions in order to achieve a specific task. More informal cooperative learning situations usually are temporary or ad hoc groups that are formed by professors to facilitate some form of discussion and learning. In a cooperative learning class, it is important to clearly explain the pedagogical purposes and the required procedures of the course. Instructors should explain how an active learning course works and the responsibilities students have in this kind of course. An effective cooperative learning course demands the instructor’s active participation, as they must monitor the groups, answer research questions, and generally guide the direction of the course discussions. Though there are disadvantages and criticisms against cooperative learning, the study of international relations in particular can benefit from this method. The study of international relations is defined by problems and challenges that are interdisciplinary. Students thus need to be prepared for research and problem-solving in a variety of issue areas. Cooperative learning techniques that provide for the sharing of expertise and research findings with peers provide students with skills that are critical for success in the world today.

scholarly journals Evaluation of temperature stability among different types and grades of vaccine storage units: Data from continuous temperature monitoring devices

Vaccine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (14) ◽  
pp. 3008-3014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Leidner ◽  
Helen Fisun ◽  
Sean Trimble ◽  
Paul Lucas ◽  
Cameron Noblit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Temperature Monitoring ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Monitoring Devices ◽  
Storage Units ◽  
Continuous Temperature

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Arts-Based Mindfulness Interventions for Children and Youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 511-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Coholic ◽  
Nicholas Schwabe ◽  
Kenneth Lander
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Building Resilience ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Mindfulness Interventions

Abstract Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) hold promise for building resilience in children/youth. We were interested in understanding why some MBIs incorporate arts-based methods, and what key findings were identified from the study of these MBIs. We used a scoping review to address our research questions. Scoping reviews can help us better understand how different types of evidence can inform practice, policy, and research. Steps include identifying research questions and relevant studies, selecting studies for analysis, charting data, and summarizing results. We identified 27 research articles for analysis. MBIs included the use of drawing, painting, sculpting, drama, music, poetry, and karate. Rationales included both the characteristics of children/youth, and the benefits of the methods. Arts-based MBIs may be more relevant and engaging especially for youth with serious challenges. Specific focus should be paid to better understanding the development and benefits of these MBIs.

scholarly journals PILOTING SUPPORTIVE WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM ON THE EXAMPLE OF TBILISI KINDERGARTENS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nino Labartkava ◽  
Tamar Saginadze
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
School Year ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Selection Of

In 2015, a school readiness program was created for children who will turn 5 before the start of the school year and will start studying at the first grade of school in September. The components of the school readiness program are: «School Readiness Educational Standard», a teacher’s guideline, a collection of activities describing specific activities and provided relevant supplements.The goals of the study are: Study of the course of school readiness program on the example of Tbilisi kindergartens; Based on the situation, developing methodology for effective implementation of school readiness program. The project was implemented in Tbilisi. The selection of experimental and controlled preschool institutions was based on the existence of similar infrastructure (newly built building, existence of a yard) and three or four large size school readiness groups in kindergartenAs a result of the works carried out, experimental preschool institutions have improved in the following directions: Educators conduct dialogue and ask children questions individually and in small groups; Children have the opportunity to engage in different types of activities and games (games with rules, role playing games, movable games, creative activities); Children can independently take and use learning and gaming resources; The group uses handmade and secondary resources; Group space is organized into thematic centers; The natural materials are used in the group; Children can independently take toys and resources; Educators have planned and prepared a wide variety of activities (activity, games with rules, role playing games, project) related to the topic; Educator observes children in order to evaluate them.

scholarly journals How Does My Research Question Come About? The Impact of Funding Agencies in Formulating Research Questions

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Tarrozzi
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Funding Agency ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Complex Phenomena ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Epistemological Framework

It is a widespread claim that the research question should primarily come from a careful literature analysis (Creswell, 2007). Actually, it is basically a good suggestion, mainly for novices, to avoid the mistake of choosing a research method only for ideological reasons, and far from the phenomenon that one is willing to explore. However, this idea does not take into account other complex phenomena involved in constructing a research question. First of all, the epistemological framework, which is never neutral and performs what I am supposed to investigate; second, the kind of funding agency, which has an indisputable impact not only on the ethical - political level, but also on the methodological choices. In this paper I will compare, in the light of the research that I have conducted thus far, the methodological impact of different types of funding agency, particularly on the formulation of the research question itself.

scholarly journals Influence of dynamic and static physical activity features on respiratory system of junior schoolgirls

2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 870-874
Author(s):  
M M Zayneev ◽  
N I Ziyatdinova ◽  
O P Martiyanov ◽  
T L Zefirov
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Cycle Time ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Respiratory Function Tests ◽  
School Year ◽  
Function Tests ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Breath Cycle

Aim. To study the influence of different types of physical exercise on components of gases convective transport in junior schoolgirls. Methods. Twenty two 9 year old schoolgirls were included. The functional condition of respiratory system was estimated based on pulmonary function tests and respiratory volumes. Isometric physical exercise test was performed by the left hand compression of a dynamometer with the effort equal of 50% from maximum possible effort within 1 minute. Dynamic physical load was dosed as 1,0 W per 1 kg of body weight while pedalling a stationary exercise bicycle ergometer. Statistical difference between groups was determined using Student’s t-statistics. Results. Influence of dynamic and static physical exercise on respiratory function tests in 9 year old schoolgirls was studied at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the school year. The comparative analysis of respiratory function tests in 9 year old schoolgirls at the beginning of academic year showed that isometric physical exercise caused the breath rate increase, and dynamic physical exercise led to decrease of this parameter. At the same time both types of physical exercise caused decrease in expiratory time to total breath cycle time ratio. In the middle of the academic year isometric physical exercise caused the breath rate decrease and maximum voluntary ventilation increase. As a whole, both in the middle and at the end of the academic year the respiratory system of 9 year old schoolgirls reacted adequately in reply to different types of physical exercise to optimize the performance. Conclusion. The most unfavorable reaction of respiratory system in 9 year old schoolgirls in reply to static and dynamic physical exercise at the beginning of the academic year was registered as a decrease of expiratory time to total breath cycle time ratio. The optimal reaction of respiratory system in 9 year old schoolgirls in reply to dynamic physical exercise was registered both in the middle and at the end of the school year, to static physical exercise - at the end of the school year.

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