scholarly journals Descriptive survey of the contextual support for nursing research in 15 countries

Curationis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leana R. Uys ◽  
Robin P. Newhouse ◽  
Arwa Oweis ◽  
Xiaokun Liang
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Contextual Support ◽  
Science Building ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Specific Country

Background: Global research productivity depends on the presence of contextual factors, such as a doctorally prepared faculty, graduate programmes, publication options, that enablethe conduct and publication of studies to generate knowledge to inform nursing practice.Objectives: The current study aimed to develop and test an instrument that measures the level of contextual support for nursing research within a specific country, allowing comparisons between countries.Method: After development of a 20-item survey with seven factors and 11 criteria based on aliterature review, a quantitative descriptive e-mail survey design was used.Results: Nurse researchers (N = 100) from 22 countries were invited to participate. Theresponse rate was 39% from 15 countries. Ethics approval was obtained by investigators in their country of origin. Results showed wide variation in the level of contextual support. The average total level of support across all countries was 26.8% (standard deviation [SD] = 14.97). The greatest variability was in the area of availability of publishing opportunities (ranging between no suitable journals in a country to over 100). The least variability was in the area of availability of local enabling support (SD = 7.22). This research showed wide differences in the level of contextual support for nursing research.Conclusion: The survey instrument can be utilised as a country assessment that can be used tostrategically plan the building of infrastructure needed to support nursing research. Contextual support for nursing research is an antecedent of strong science. Building infrastructure for nursing science is a priority for global health.

scholarly journals PROFILE OF LUNGS VOLUME IN THE DIABETES MELITUS AND NON DIABETES MELITUS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Litta Marlin Patty ◽  
Jodelin Muninggar ◽  
Nur Aji Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Volume Profile ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Statistical Sample ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

International Diabetes Federation states that in 2007 there were 246 million people in the world suffering from diabetes and it is expected to increase to 380 million by 2025. DM can cause susceptibility to infections in the human lung organs due to hyperglycemia. The purpose of this study was to determine the lung volume profile in the form of VT, VCI, VCE and VKP in the DM group and non DM group. This study uses a quantitative descriptive survey design with a sample of 60 people, consisting of 30 people from the DM group and 30 people from the Non DM group. The statistical test used in this study is the Independent statistical sample t-test, the Mann-Whitney test and the Pearson correlation. The results showed: (1) There was a significant difference in the DM of the DM group and the Non DM group with p = 0.021 (p <0.05); (2) There were significant differences in VT, VCI, VCE of the DM group and Non DM group with significant values ​​of VT (p = 0,000 <0.05), VCI (p = 0.003 <0.05) and VCE (p = 0.001 <0.05); (3) There was no significant difference in the VKP of the DM group and the Non DM group with p = 0.805 (p <0.05); (4) Relationship between GD and VT (r = 0.220), GD with VCI (r = 0.308), GD with VCE (r = -0.110), GD with VKP (r = 0.219). So it was concluded that there was a positive relationship between GD and VT, VCI, VKP and also there was a negative relationship between GD and VCE. Suggestion: DM sufferers need to conduct routine checks so that health remains well controlled

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perception and Challenges of Using ICT in Teaching Mathematics at Secondary Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Ganesh Prasad Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main objectives of this study were to identify the teachers’ perceptions and challenges of using ICT tools in the mathematics classroom at the secondary level in Kathmandu. The major tool of the study was a closed-ended questionnaire consisting of 19 items. The quantitative descriptive survey design was used in this study. The researcher selected 158 teachers by using simple random method from 261 government teachers who teach compulsory mathematics at grade X of Kathmandu district in Nepal. The standardized questionnaire was administered to the sample teachers. The SPSS-25 version database was used to analyze and interpret the collected data. Teachers’ perception of using ICTs in the mathematics classroom was positive with insignificant difference in terms of gender. There were some challenges: lack of knowledge, confidence, enough experience, training, interest and access to ICT tools, lack of technical support, lack of genuine ICT Software and unstable and unreliable internet connection at the schools. Due to these challenges, teachers did not use ICT in the classroom. Therefore, teachers should learn more to improve their knowledge and skills in ICT. The government should focus on management strategies and policies to reduce the challenges faced by teachers in mathematics classrooms. By these policies, they can use the ICT tools in the classroom.

scholarly journals Student midwives’ knowledge, skills and competency in relation to the active management of the third stage of labour: A correlational study

Curationis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fungai Muzeya ◽  
Hester Julie
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
The Self ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Background: Lesotho has been experiencing health challenges as indicated by its high maternal mortality ratio of 620 per 100 000 live births for the year 2010, which has been linked to its limited human resources.Objectives: The knowledge and skills of final-year student nurse-midwives related to the active management of the third stage of labour were determined.Method: A quantitative, descriptive survey design was used to conduct this study with 99 final-year midwifery students at four nursing schools in Lesotho using stratified sampling. The structured questionnaire collected data on the knowledge and self-reported competency. Subsequently, the controlled cord traction marks, extracted from the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), were compared to the self-reported competency of these midwifery students using R software version 3.4.0.Results: The mean score for knowledge and the OSCE was 73.8% (n = 99) and 77.2% (n = 99), respectively. The majority of respondents (95.2%, n = 99) rated themselves highly in terms of the active management of the third stage of labour competency. There was no correlation between the self-reported competency and knowledge (r = 0.08, p = 0.4402), and self-reported competency and OSCE scores (r = −0.004, p = 0.01).Conclusion: The high mean scores for the knowledge and the OSCE indicate that the theoretical component of the curriculum on the active management of the third stage of labour was effective in equipping final-year midwifery students with knowledge and skills to carry out this competency.

scholarly journals Knowledge and control practices of hypertension among diabetic attending LAUTECH teaching hospital Osogbo, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2634
Author(s):  
Roseline Olufunmilola Folami ◽  
Jummai Sa'a Wennie ◽  
Emmanuel Oludayo Folami
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
And Control ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Hypertension in diabetes is an added burden and the comorbidity a faster genesis of many cardiovascular diseases that exposes the diabetics to several complications, disabilities and higher mortality rate than the non-diabetics. This study therefore asses the knowledge and control practice of hypertension among the hypertensive diabetics attending the endocrine clinic of LAUTECH Teaching hospital Osogho, Osun state.Methods: A quantitative descriptive survey design was adopted and a total enumeration method was used in recruiting 102 hypertensive diabetics. A structured questionnaire was administered and used to collect data. Descriptive statistics was used to answer the research questions.Results: The overall knowledge level of hypertension among the hypertensive diabetics was above average with overall mean score of 54.01 (65.9%). The control practice level was fair with overall mean score of 45.1%.Conclusions: Efforts to increase the knowledge and control practices of hypertension should not focus only on general health education, but individual specific knowledge needs. practical sections that show case the lifestyle practices that will explain what hypertension self-care maintenance, monitoring and management practices such as exercise sections, diet sections actually means should be incorporated in the clinic routine.

scholarly journals Survei Kemampuan Keterampilan Teknik Dasar Permainan Bolabasket Pemain Putra Junior Kabupaten Ponorogo Tahun 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 451-466
Author(s):  
Siti Nurrochmah ◽  
Erwin Achmad Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Measurement Technique ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Test Form ◽  
Skill Test ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of the basic technical skill to play basketball which is owned by junior male players in Ponorogo Regency. This study used a quantitative descriptive survey design. The subjects of this study were 30 male junior players in Ponorogo Regency. Data collecting was carried out using the measurement technique of the basic technical skill test form of basketball playing. The results of data analysis included (1) the basic technical skill of passing chest pass were in the medium category or (good enough) with a percentage of 40 percent, (2) the basic technical skills of dribble zig-zag are in the medium category or (good enough) with a percentage of 36,67 percent, (3) the basic technical skills of under basket shooting are in the medium category or (good enough) with a percentage of 43.33 percent. it can be concluded that the ability of basic technical skills to play basketball for junior men in Ponorogo Regency in 2020 on average has a high percentage in the medium category (quite good). Researchers suggest to the trainer that in compiling an exercise program in addition to physical training also exercise basic technical skills included in a routine training program. Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini dilakukan adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan keterampilan teknik dasar bermain bolabasket yang dimiliki oleh pemain putra junior Kabupaten Ponorogo. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan survei bentuk deskriptif kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah pemain putra junior Kabupaten Ponorogo berjumlah 30 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik pengukuran bentuk tes keterampilan teknik dasar permainan bolabasket. Hasil analisis data antara lain (1) keterampilan teknik dasar passing chest pass berada pada kategori sedang (cukup baik) dengan persentase 40 persen, (2) keterampilan teknik dasar dribble zig-zag berada pada kategori sedang (cukup baik) dengan persentase 36,67 persen, (3) keterampilan teknik dasar shooting under basket berada pada kategori sedang (cukup baik) dengan persentase 43,33 persen. dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan keterampilan teknik dasar permainan bolabasket putra junior Kabupaten Ponorogo pada tahun 2020 rata-rata memiliki persentase tinggi pada kategori sedang (cukup baik). Peneliti menyarankan kepada pelatih agar dalam menyusun program latihan selain latihan fisik juga latihan keterampilan teknik dasar dimasukan dalam program latihan rutin.

scholarly journals Policing for People: Job Performance of Police Desk Officers in Selected Police Precincts in Davao City

10.17158/548 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciz B. Regidor ◽  
Paulino Y. Mendoza Jr. ◽  
Raffy S. Tabunares ◽  
Kari Ann V. Bitgue
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Police Station ◽  
College Community ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Growing Population ◽  
City Police

<p>The growing population of Davao City entails more people would need the services of the police. It is therefore necessary to determine the job performance of Police Desk Officers, particularly in the views of those who have personally brought concerns to police stations. This quantitative study using descriptive survey design involved disseminating questionnaires among 30 Holy Cross of Davao College community members. Results showed that formal reports and complaints that reach police stations in Davao City are more common among females than males. The community commonly fall victims to property crimes than person crimes, alarms and disturbances. Among the police stations in Davao City, Sta. Ana Police Station receives most of the complaints from HCDC community members. The HCDC community perceived the performance of police desk officers in selected police precincts of Davao City as good. No significant difference was found in the perception of the HCDC community on police desk officers’ job performance when they are grouped according to sex, reason for contacting the police, capacity in contacting the police and police station. Therefore, these factors do not influence the job performance of the Davao City Police Desk officers. Results implicate that regardless of complainants’ background and the police station reporting to, police desk officers provide almost the same service. Generally, police desk officers are attentive, reliable, responsive, competent, well-mannered and fair.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:  </strong>Job performance, police desk officers, police officer, quantitative, descriptive, Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>

scholarly journals The Responses of Mathematics Pre-Service Teachers Toward Online Lectures in the Covid-19 Era

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Imaludin Agus ◽  
Amanda La Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Home Garden ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Math Students ◽  
E Mail

Abstract. Covid-19 pandemic had affected in paradigm changing of learning from face-to-face to online learning. It was not easily adapted by educators or students. This study aims to assessed responses from mathematics pre-service teachers about online lectures during the covid 19 outbreak. The research was a descriptive survey design that was conducted on 75 selected semester II-VI of math students in IAIN Kendari.  Responses were obtained by questionnaires and interviews that further were collected, sorted, and categorized base on an online lecture platform. Our finding reveals that WhatsApp becomes the most entry and frequently platform that used in lectures (65.3%), followed by Google Classroom (18.7%), YouTube (2.7%), e-mail (2.7%), Facebook (1.3%), and a combination of several media (9.3%), while Zoom in the least preferred. The obstacles faced by students during online learning were poor internet connection, internet quota requirements, and limited online lecturing equipment. However, the possibility to study anywhere (home, garden, beach, etc.) and flexible learning time is the ease gained by the students in these methods. Meanwhile, in terms of effectiveness, we found some different responses including very effective (1.3%), effective (12%), less effective (78.7%), ineffective (2.7%), and very ineffective (5.3%).  Generally, most mathematics students (60%) responded they want to meet face to face, and only 2.7% of them want online learning, and (37.3%) want blended learning.  Based on these results, blended learning could be a choice in the lecture by more attractive online media.   Abstrak. Pandemi covid-19 berdampak pada perubahan paradigma belajar dari tatap muka menjadi pembelajaran online. Hal ini tidak mudah diadaptasi oleh pendidik maupun peserta didik. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh tanggapan calon guru matematika tentang perkuliahan online di era pandemi covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey deskriptif dengan sampel dipilih secara purposive sebanyak 75 mahasiswa tadris matematika IAIN Kendari semester II-VI. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan, mengurutkan, dan mengkategorisasi. Berdasarkan data tersebut diperoleh bahwa platform online yang sering digunakan dalam perkuliahan diera covid-19 adalah WhatsApp (65,3%), google clasroom (18,7%), YouTube (2,7%), e-mail (2,7%), facebook (1,3%), dan kombinasi beberapa media (9,3%), dengan WhatsApp sebagai media online yang paling disukai dan Zoom yang tidak disukai. Hambatan yang dihadapi mahasiswa selama pembelajaran online yaitu jaringan internet yang terbatas, membutuhkan quota internet yang banyak, dan perangkat perkuliahan online yang minim, sedangkan kemudahan yang diperoleh yaitu dapat belajar dimana saja (rumah, kebun, pantai, dll) serta waktu belajar yang tidak terbatas. Keefektifan perkuliahan online yaitu sangat efektif (1,3%), efektif (12%), kurang efektif (78,7%), tidak efektif (2,7%) dan sangat tidak efektif (5,3%). Secara umum, mahasiswa tadris matematika memberikan tanggapan bahwa ketika pandemi covid-19 berakhir (60%) mahasiswa menginginkan tatap muka, (2,7 %) menginginkan online, dan (37,3%) mengingikan blended learning. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut maka blended learning bisa menjadi alternatif pilihan dalam proses perkuliahan dengan mempergunakan media online yang lebih menarik.

Single-phase Mail Survey Design for Rare Population Subgroups

Field Methods ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Michael Brick ◽  
William R. Andrews ◽  
Nancy A. Mathiowetz
Keyword(s):  
Single Phase ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Mail Survey

Exploring the Perspectives of Basic School Ghanaian Language Teachers on the Integration of ICTs in Teaching and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-264
Author(s):  
Ernest Nyamekye ◽  
Daniel Baffour-Koduah ◽  
Esther Asare
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Basic School ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Since the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), teaching and learning have somewhat taken a paradigm shift. It is, thus, imperative for teachers in all disciplines to appreciate the essence of integrating ICTs in teaching and learning. In this regard, this study sought to explore Basic School Ghanaian Language teachers’ perceptions of ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling was used to obtain data from 205 teachers in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo region of Ghana. Analysis of data collected through a self-developed questionnaire reveals that Ghanaian language teachers exhibit a positive perception of ICT integration in education. However, in practice, they tend to integrate ICT in their instruction on occasional basis. Also, it was revealed that a lack of financial support for ICT resources and lack of in-service training on ICT use were factors that militated against ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. Finally, the study revealed a statistically significant difference between degree holders and diploma holders’ perception of ICT integration in teaching and learning Ghanaian language.

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