Factors Which Promoted The Interest Of The Selected Professionals In Jolo In Obtaining A Master’s Degree

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 461-470
Author(s):  
Farrah Carlson L. Tandih
Keyword(s):  
Master's Degree ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Female Professionals

This research studied the factors which promoted the interest of the selected professionals in Jolo, Sulu in obtaining a master’s degree. The theory and explanation on interest of Silvia, Kashdan, and Berlyne were used to support the study.The study sought to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, and occupation? 2. What are the factors which promoted the interest of the selected professionals in Jolo in obtaining a master’s degree? 3. What is the level of interest of the professionals in obtaining a master’s degree? 4. Is there significant difference among the factors which promoted the interest of the professionals in obtaining a master’s degree? 5. Is there any significant difference in the interest of the professionals according to their profile?The samples used in this study were the selected professionals in Jolo. They were thirty (30) respondents.The researcher used the following statistical treatment for the hypotheses:Percentage was used in the first question. Weighted mean was employed to treat the second and the third questions. The fourth question used the Friedman Test using the chi-square. The fifth question was analysed with the Kruskal-Wallis Test using chi-square.After the thorough analysis and interpretation of the data, these were the following results:The factors which promoted the interest of the selected professionals in Jolo were prospective rank and promotion, financial condition, aspiring for leadership, staying marketable, community, and a ladder to doctorate.There were ten (10) identified concepts of interest. These were the following: concentration to the lectures, awareness of new-found knowledge, curiosity to further learning, attention to oral reports, readiness in attending classes, willingness to comprehend lectures, eagerness to accomplish researches, enthusiasm to expand skills, keenness to explore broader education, and achievement of wisdom.The level of interest of the selected professionals in Jolo in obtaining a master’s degree in relation to the ten concepts of interest and the factors mentioned was high. In addition to this, their levels of interest in relation to the ten concepts of interest do not differ with each other in terms of their age, civil status, degree obtained, position, length of service, and income. However, in terms of gender, the male and female professionals differ only in their interests as to readiness in attending classes and keenness to broader education.

scholarly journals Reliability of ICDAS to Detect Occlusal Caries among Master’s Degree students of Dentistry

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Tânia Christina Simões ◽  
Marcelo Estevam ◽  
Sandra Mara Maciel ◽  
André Tomazini Gomes de Sá ◽  
César Antunes de Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Master's Degree ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques And Procedures ◽  
International System ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Occlusal Surfaces ◽  
Master's Degree Students ◽  
Master’S Degree

AbstractThe objective of this study was to investigate the reproducibility of the International System for the Detection and Evaluation of Caries (ICDAS) for the diagnosis of caries by students of the Master's Degree in Dentistry (n = 25). The occlusal surfaces of human third molars (n = 14) were evaluated by twenty-five (n = 25) students using the ICDAS index and later a questionnaire was applied on demographic and professional context data. The dental crowns were sectioned in mesial to distal direction to obtain slices of 1mm in thickness which were observed in a stereomicroscope (40X) to identify the greatest extension of caries lesion. Data were analyzed by the Chi-Square, Fisher's Exact and Spearman's Correlation Coefficient at a significance level of 5%. There was an influence in the diagnosis of caries among students and teeth, where the majority of those who declared themselves to be safe missed the diagnosis. There was variability between the diagnosis and the proposed treatment for caries, with a better diagnosis for tooth VII and less for X; greater fit for treatment of teeth XIII, XIV and lower for IV, VI. The histological cut showed that the teeth were more affected by caries than the ICDAS. It was concluded that the ICDAS reproducibility was partially satisfactory when the occlusal surface was evaluated by the master’s degree students. Keywords: Dental Caries. Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures. Therapeutics. ResumoEste trabalho teve o objetivo de investigar a reprodutibilidade do Sistema Internacional de Detecção e Avaliação de Cárie (ICDAS) para o diagnóstico da cárie, por estudantes de curso de Mestrado em Odontologia (n=25). As superfícies oclusais de terceiros molares humanos (n=14) foram avaliadas por vinte e cinco (n=25) estudantes, utilizando o índice ICDAS, e posteriormente foi aplicado questionário sobre dados demográficos e de contexto profissional. As coroas dentárias foram seccionadas no sentido mésio distal para obter fatias de 1 mm de espessura, que foram observadas em estereomicroscópio (40X) para identificar a maior extensão da lesão de cárie. Os dados foram analisados pelos Testes Qui-Quadrado, Exato de Fisher e Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman, em nível de significância de 5%. Houve influência do grau de instrução dos estudantes no diagnóstico da cárie em relação ao dente avaliado e a maioria que se declarou segura errou o diagnóstico. Houve variabilidade entre o diagnóstico e o tratamento proposto para a cárie, com maior acerto para diagnóstico do dente VII e menor para o X; maior acerto para tratamento dos dentes XIII, XIV e menor para IV, VI. O corte histológico mostrou que os dentes estavam mais comprometidos pela cárie que o ICDAS. Concluiu-se que a reprodutibilidade do ICDAS foi satisfatória quando a superfície oclusal foi avaliada pelos mestrandos. Palavras-chave: Cárie Dentária. Técnicas e Procedimentos Diagnósticos. Terapêutica.

scholarly journals Tardiness and Absenteeism of Clinical Instructors: Proposed Intervention Plan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amalia L. Martinez ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Intervention Plan ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
College Of Nursing

Objectives: This study determined the perceptions of clinical instructors on tardiness and absenteeism in the College of Nursing, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The findings of the study served as basis for an intervention plan.Specifically, the study answered the following queries:1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:1.1. age;1.2. gender; and1.3. civil status?2. What is the frequency of tardiness and absenteeism among clinical instructors?3. What is the extent of the factors that contributes to tardiness and absenteeism?4. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ profile and the extent of the factors that contributes to tardiness and absenteeism?5. Based on the findings of the study, what intervention plan can be proposed? Methods:This study utilized the descriptive-correlational design. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The respondents were 50 clinical instructors. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical treatment utilized were simple percentage, linear regression, and chi-square test of independence. Findings and Conclusion:Majority of the respondents were 22-34 years old, female, and married. The trend of absenteeism was highest in July 2007 but the tardiness was declining from October 2006 to November 2006. Extent of factors that contributed to absenteeism were low for personal, family, work, and environmental aspects. It was high for health aspects. Extent of factors that contributed to tardiness were low for personal, family, health, work, and environmental aspects. There were no significant relationships between the respondents’ profile and the extent of the factors that contributes to absenteeism and tardiness.Recommended citation:Martinez, A. L. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2009, March). Tardiness and Absenteeism of Clinical Instructors: Proposed Intervention Plan. Paper presented in the 2009 Southwestern University Research Congress, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 1(1), 50-51.

scholarly journals Master’s-Level Education in the Governmental Public Health Workforce

2020 ◽  
Vol 135 (5) ◽  
pp. 650-657
Author(s):  
Jonathon P. Leider ◽  
Katie Sellers ◽  
Kyle Bogaert ◽  
Brian C. Castrucci ◽  
Paul C. Erwin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
Public Health Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
State And Local

Objectives More than 16 000 graduate degrees in public health are awarded annually. Yet only 14% of the governmental public health workforce has formal public health training of any kind, and 8% has a master of public health (MPH) degree. We characterized the differences among governmental staff members with master’s degrees across US health departments. Methods We used data from the 2017 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey, a national survey of state and local public health departments (43 669 responses; response rate, 48%). We examined the characteristics of the workforce by educational attainment and compared respondents who had obtained a “terminal” (ie, highest degree obtained) MPH degree with respondents who had obtained a terminal non–public health (non-PH) master’s degree. Results Respondents who had a non-PH master’s degree were as likely as respondents who had an MPH degree to hold a supervisory role (43% vs 41%; P = .67). We found only 1 significant difference between the 2 groups: respondents aged ≤40 with a terminal MPH degree were significantly less likely than respondents aged ≤40 with a non-PH master’s degree to earn more than the national average salary (adjusted odds ratio = 0.67; 95% CI, 0.47-0.97; P = .03). Conclusions We found only marginal differences in career outcomes for people working in governmental public health who had a terminal MPH degree vs a terminal non-PH master’s degree. This finding does not necessitate a full reconsideration of the MPH as it relates to governmental public health practice but a greater recognition that there are multiple paths into practice.

A Comparative Analysis of Occupational Therapy Graduates from Baccalaureate and Entry-Level Master's Degree Programs

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace E. Gilkeson ◽  
William P. Hanten
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Level Of Significance

Using a static group comparison design, two groups of therapists who had graduated from occupational therapy programs in the United States were surveyed Occupational therapists whose professional education was at the baccalaureate level were compared with those who entered practice with a professional master's degree A stratified systematic, random sample was selected from 7,902 therapists comprising the above target population Comparative analyses pertained to general demographic data, job activities and responsibilities, professional productivity, and professional growth. Subjects sampled were at 1 through 6 years since graduation, inclusively. A questionnaire was mailed to each of the 1,147 subjects, with 91.4% responding. Descriptive data were summarized using means, standard deviations, and percentages. For categorical items, chi-square analyses were employed A nested two-way ANOVA was used to analyze continuous data Although not at a level of significance overall, several notable trends were identified.

scholarly journals Hygiene and Motivational Factors of Clinical Instructors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corazon B. Dumadag ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
College Of Nursing

Objectives: This study determined the hygiene and motivational factors of clinical instructors of Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The findings served as basis for a proposed human resource retention plan.Specifically, the study answered the following queries:1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:1.1. age;1.2. gender;1.3. civil status;1.4. educational attainment;1.5. length of service?2. What is the turnover rate among clinical instructors?3. What is the level of hygiene and motivational factors of clinical instructors that retains them in the workplace?4. Is there a significant relationship between the hygiene and motivational factors of the clinical instructors?5. Is there a significant difference on the hygiene and motivational factors between male and female clinical instructors?6. Based on the findings of the study, what human resource retention plan can be proposed? Methods:This study utilized the descriptive-correlational design. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The respondents were 25 clinical instructors. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical treatment utilized were simple percentage, weighted mean, Pearson r, and t-test for independent samples. Findings and Conclusion:Majority of the respondents were 25-35 years old, female, married, finished BSN with units in a master’s program, and with 3-5 years of work experience in the college. There were no resignations from clinical instructors hired from 2003 to 2007. The level of hygiene and motivational factors were high.There was a significant relationship between the hygiene and motivational factors of the clinical instructors. There were no significant differences on the hygiene and motivational factors between male and female clinical instructors. Recommended citation:Dumadag, C. B. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2009, March). Hygiene and Motivational Factors of Clinical Instructors. Paper presented in the 2009 Southwestern University Research Congress, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 1(1), 47-49.

scholarly journals Part II: Examining Stakeholder Perceptions of the Postprofessional Clinical Doctoral Degree in Athletic Training

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kellie C. Huxel Bliven ◽  
Kelly Potteiger ◽  
Russell T. Baker ◽  
William A. Pitney
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Advanced Degree ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Educational Degree ◽  
Faculty And Administrators

Context: As health care education evolves, so do the required educational degree levels. In athletic training, the master's degree has traditionally represented the advanced degree option, but clinical doctoral education is relatively new and not well understood. Objective: To explore stakeholders' perceptions of the postprofessional clinical doctorate in athletic training (DAT). Design: Population survey. Patients or Other Participants: Survey participants included 254 faculty members, 150 administrators, 334 clinicians, and 131 employers. Intervention(s): Four surveys designed to gauge perceptions of the DAT. Main Outcome Measure(s): Descriptive statistics were calculated to describe perceptions. Qualitative data from open-ended questions were analyzed inductively and organized into themes. Results: Faculty and administrators were more familiar with various degrees (71.8%–82.3%), whereas clinicians and employers indicated no or little (52.5%–58.0%) familiarity with clinical doctoral degrees. There was discord between faculty and administrators regarding the viability of the DAT as an alternative to the postprofessional master's degree. Faculty believed the DAT would help advance knowledge and clinical skills among practitioners. Administrators believed in increased education and clinical expertise of faculty, increased productivity, and an alternative avenue for hiring faculty for those with a DAT. Hiring concerns, research productivity, friction among degree holders, program expense, and lack of understanding of the degree were negative implications reported by administrators. Clinician interest in pursuing a DAT was divided (47.5% interested, 52.5% not interested). Reasons for pursuing the DAT included increased clinical ability, desire to transition to a faculty role, and advancement. Employers were divided as to whether they would hire a DAT. Employer concerns included lack of adequate compensation and lack of significant difference in clinician skills. Conclusions: Support for the DAT by all stakeholders exists. However, there are concerns and a general lack of understanding about the degree that should be addressed among all stakeholder groups.

scholarly journals Communication Skills in Handling Hoteliers' Grievances

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Ronel M. Sapungan ◽  
Romel M. Aceron ◽  
Lucina S. Lat ◽  
Gea Micquelle M. Angeles ◽  
Jonil G. Gaspacho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Civil Status

Communication skills in handling hoteliers’ grievances have been a great concern in hospitality industry. Hence, this descriptive research was conducted to assess the extent of communication skills of the respondents in handling grievances relative to commissive, declarative, expressive, and representative. It determined the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, civil status, status of employment, position, and role of committee on grievances. It also determined if there was a significant difference on the respondents’ assessment of communication skills handling hoteliers’ grievances when grouped according to their profile. It was conducted to provide input to have effective communication skills in handling grievances. The researchers used descriptive research method in order to assess the communication skills in handling hoteliers’ grievances. There were no sampling techniques used in the study. The researchers limited their respondents to fifteen hoteliers and members of grievance committee. The survey questionnaire served as data gathering tool while frequency, weighted mean, and ANOVA were used to test the communication skills in handling grievances. The researchers found out that majority of the grievance committee members in the selected hotel establishments were in the age of 24-38, male, married employee with a regular permanent job. The study found out that there was no significant difference on the assessment of the respondents when they were grouped according to their profile. It further revealed communication skills of members in handling hoteliers’ grievances was highly observed. Based on the findings, the researchers proposed a course of action as input for effective communication skills in handling grievances.

scholarly journals Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Empathy Levels of Dental Postgraduates Towards Their Patients During Practice and Research—A Questionnaire Based Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352110565
Author(s):  
P Mohan Kumar ◽  
D Praveen ◽  
G Praveen ◽  
P Arun Bhupathi ◽  
M Ravi Kanth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Empathy Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Time Of Admission

Empathy is vital in ensuring the quality of the patient-clinician relationship. Empathy in the health care setting is the ability to understand a patient's experiences and feelings and communicate this understanding for better clinical outcomes in dental treatments. The study aimed to compare levels of empathy in post-graduate dental students across the different years of the master's degree course. Questionnaire forms distributed among post graduate students and awareness, knowledge, attitude, and empathy levels towards their patients were assessed. Responses of all the post-graduate students of all specialties in a dental institute were subjected to statistical analysis to know and compare their empathy towards the patients during their clinical practice and research throughout their three-year master's degree. The mean empathy score was 52.01 (maximum of 100), with a standard deviation of 6.69. The empathy scores decreased slightly from the first to the third year of the master's degree. The participant's age, marital status, place of residence, and specialties of dental post-graduation showed much significant difference in empathy levels. The study found slight significant gender differences in empathy among the participants. The empathy scores declined gradually very slightly as they were promoted to the next level in the course. The increase in empathy levels found in this study is more significant than those reported in similar studies due to the inclusion of educational and orientation programs at the time of admission into post-graduate studies.

scholarly journals Implementation of Omnibus Policy on kindergarten education

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-54
Author(s):  
Angelito Estoesta Alvarado ◽  
Marciano Radam Lopez, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Nominal Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Kindergarten Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Of

The implementation Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education was conducted primarily to determine the extent the implementation of the provisions stipulated in the DepEd Order no. 47, series 2016. It serves as the basis for the continuing enhancement in the operation and management of the kindergarten program; a benchmark that will motivate the administrators to initiate continuous improvement on all areas of concerns in the operation of the program as to Instruction, assessment, learning resources, and instructional materials, learning space and environment, and monitoring and evaluation in cluster 2 of the City Schools Division of Dasmarinas, Cavite. The methodology used was a descriptive normative survey through a structured questionnaire which contents were based on the DepEd Order no. 47, series 2016. The nominal data were treated using simple frequency count and percentage distribution, weighted mean was utilized on the areas of implementation in the Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education, and Chi-Square was used to test the significant relationship of the demographic profile of the respondents to the implementation of the omnibus policy, whereas ANOVA was used to determine the significant difference between the perception of respondents to the implementation of the Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education. Significant results of the study revealed that Assessment, Instruction, and Monitoring and Evaluation got the highest rating as always observed, whereas, Learning resources and instructional materials, and Learning space and environment were felt the same but of lower weighted mean. It is highly remarkable that inadequate play area and equipment found to be the most serious concern in the implementation of the Kindergarten program, and Information and Technology (ICT).

Student Experience Applying to Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-205
Author(s):  
Lesley Sylvan ◽  
Andrea Perkins ◽  
Carly Truglio
Keyword(s):  
Graduate School ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Master's Degree Programs ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Master’S Degree

Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences faced by students during the application process for master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Method Data were collected through administering an online survey to 365 volunteers who had applied to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Survey questions were designed to gain the student perspective of the application process through exploration of students' deciding factors for top choices of graduate programs, emotional involvement in the application process, biases/rumors heard, student challenges, advice to future applicants, and what students would change about the application process. Results Factors that influenced participants' reasoning for selecting their “top choice” programs were largely consistent with previous studies. Issues that shaped the student experience applying to graduate school for speech-language pathology included financial constraints, concern regarding the prominence of metrics such as Graduate Record Examinations scores in the admissions process, a perceived lack of guidance and advising from faculty, and confusion regarding variation among graduate program requirements. Conclusion Gaining insight into the student experience with the application process for graduate programs in speech-language pathology yields useful information from a perspective not frequently explored in prior literature. While the data presented in this study suggest the process is confusing and challenging to many applicants, the discussion highlights practical solutions and sheds light on key issues that should be considered carefully by individual graduate programs as well as the field as a whole.

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