Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace: Assessment, Evaluation and Prevention in the Educational Environment of Holy Cross College

This research was conducted to assess, evaluate and prevent the ergonomics hazards in the educational environment of Holy Cross College. College instructors at various workstations across the college facilities are among those that participate. The data was gathered through the use of an online survey form. It consists of 45 questions designed to have insight on the actual equipment setup, work posture, and work design, and environment utilized by the college faculty. The majority of the detected risks are at a critical level and may cause severe loss to the organization's scope, quality, schedule, and cost. The findings provided the necessary safety norms and resources to prevent ergonomic hazards that result in ergonomic health problems. All hazards designated as critical can be kept to minimum if actions and reactions are appropriately implemented by the relevant parties. As a result, the likelihood and magnitude of its occurrence and effects are reduced.

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Online communication in the educational environment of Russia and Germany: functional and dysfunctional effects of digitalization

Communicology ◽

10.21453/2311-3065-2021-9-4-97-113 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 97-113

Author(s):

S. V. Chugrov ◽

D. V. Galitskaya

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Online Education ◽

Social Relations ◽

Online Survey ◽

Online Communication ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Higher Education System ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Teachers And Students ◽

German Universities

Nowadays, the ability of the higher education system to adapt to external conditions is facing the challenge of online transformation and digitalization against the background of changes in the format of social relations in the direction of greater pluralism, demassification of information sources, channels and recipients. The relevance of the study lies in the need to assess the consequences of the transition to online communication of teachers and students in order to identify new functional / dysfunctional effects of digitization of the educational environment. The paper represents the results of an online survey (spring – summer of 2020), when the pandemic of the new coronavirus led to the transition to distance learning. The survey was conducted among students of Russian and German universities to identify the attitude of students to online education. Possible unintentional consequences of digitalization of the educational environment were identified. On the basis respondents’ answers, the authors have analyzed emotional attitude of Russian and German students to the compulsory transition to online learning as well as their assessments of its positive and negative aspects. The authors provide ratio of the advantages and disadvantages of online learning in the perception of Russian and German students, highlight some side effects of online communication between teachers and students, as well as the concerns of students caused by the transition to a new communication format. According to students of Russian and German universities, online communication is not beneficial for the quality of education. The increased time spent in front of the computer screen is considered harmful. Besides, students in both countries are concerned with the weakening of social ties and the loss of social contacts.

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ecological system of the digital educational environment as a new definition of modern education in the view of teachers

Linguistics and Culture Review ◽

10.21744/lingcure.v5ns3.2012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (S3) ◽

Author(s):

Elena A. Sorokoumova ◽

Elena I. Cherdymova ◽

Elena B. Puchkova ◽

Larisa V. Temnova ◽

Maria V. Ferapontova

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Processes ◽

Online Survey ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Modern Education ◽

Personal Qualities ◽

Risk Zones ◽

Definition Of ◽

The Impact

Digital technologies and products are a new reality of modern education, but the degree of their influence on the ecology of the digital educational environment has not been fully studied. The article examines teachers' ideas about a new definition of education - the ecology of the digital educational environment; about the impact of digital educational products on the cognitive, personal and activity sphere of students. Implement the tasks set, an anonymous online survey of teachers of secondary schools in Moscow, the Moscow region, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara was conducted using the Google form. The article, based on the analysis of teachers' ideas about the ecology of the digital educational environment, risk zones and their impact on the cognitive, personal and activity spheres of students are identified; criteria for assessing the impact of digital educational products on cognitive processes, personal qualities and motivation of students learning activities are determined; indicators for each type of criteria are considered. The article shows, in the view of teachers, digital educational products have an ambivalent impact on the development of a student: they act as a resource, a means of development, and at the same time, they are risky for the development of a student.

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Identification of psychological safety risks for schoolchildren when conversion to distance learning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Materials of the X All-Russian Scientific Conference ◽

10.15862/53mnnpk20-13 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ol’ga Savina ◽

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Ol’ga Smirnova ◽

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Distance Learning ◽

Situation Awareness ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Educational Process ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Self Organization ◽

Prevention Measures

The problem is to identify and track stress factors in connection with the pandemic situation, awareness of possible dangers, and awareness of adolescents about self-defense measures against possible infection. The purpose of the study is to identify and analyze risk factors for the safety of the educational environment in the situation of the COVID - 19. The research methodology: two stages of monitoring the safety risk factors of the school educational environment during the transition and adaptation to distance learning conditions: 1) Express survey (aimed at identifying associations and visual images of the coronavirus situation, assessing anxiety and anxiety and risk factors, self-prevention measures in a pandemic situation);2) online survey. The study involved 76 students in grades 5 and 6 of the Moscow School No. 1505 (34%m., 66% f.). Results. The most significant risks for experiencing psychological well-being in younger adolescents during self-isolation and distant education were the lack of real communication with friends, teachers, restriction in favorite activities, difficulties with self-organization, lack of free time, eye fatigue, restricted movement, difficulties in self-organization and motivation to study, hypercontrol on the part of parents. The changed conditions have led to the reorganization of the school's psychological service, focusing on support and individualized psychological assistance to students, parents, and teachers in solving the triad of life tasks: prevention of maladaptation, failure; adaptation to the new, resilience, development, and growth; sharing responsibility with other participants in the educational process (teachers, class leaders); crisis intervention (on current requests); proactive response to potential risks.

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Computational Applications in Secondary Metabolite Discovery (CAiSMD): an online workshop

Journal of Cheminformatics ◽

10.1186/s13321-021-00546-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fidele Ntie-Kang ◽

Kiran K. Telukunta ◽

Serge A. T. Fobofou ◽

Victor Chukwudi Osamor ◽

Samuel A. Egieyeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Secondary Metabolite ◽

Online Survey ◽

Round Table ◽

Early Career ◽

Meeting Report ◽

Survey Form ◽

Modern Computer ◽

Hands On ◽

Oral Presentations

AbstractWe report the major conclusions of the online open-access workshop “Computational Applications in Secondary Metabolite Discovery (CAiSMD)” that took place from 08 to 10 March 2021. Invited speakers from academia and industry and about 200 registered participants from five continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America) took part in the workshop. The workshop highlighted the potential applications of computational methodologies in the search for secondary metabolites (SMs) or natural products (NPs) as potential drugs and drug leads. During 3 days, the participants of this online workshop received an overview of modern computer-based approaches for exploring NP discovery in the “omics” age. The invited experts gave keynote lectures, trained participants in hands-on sessions, and held round table discussions. This was followed by oral presentations with much interaction between the speakers and the audience. Selected applicants (early-career scientists) were offered the opportunity to give oral presentations (15 min) and present posters in the form of flash presentations (5 min) upon submission of an abstract. The final program available on the workshop website (https://caismd.indiayouth.info/) comprised of 4 keynote lectures (KLs), 12 oral presentations (OPs), 2 round table discussions (RTDs), and 5 hands-on sessions (HSs). This meeting report also references internet resources for computational biology in the area of secondary metabolites that are of use outside of the workshop areas and will constitute a long-term valuable source for the community. The workshop concluded with an online survey form to be completed by speakers and participants for the goal of improving any subsequent editions.

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Antibiotics self-medication among undergraduate pharmacy students in Northern Nigeria

Medicine Access Point of Care ◽

10.1177/2399202619846847 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 239920261984684 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Garba Mohammed Khalid ◽

Abubakar Ibrahim Jatau ◽

Umar Idris Ibrahim ◽

Fatima Mustapha Dungus ◽

Zayyanu Shitu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Face Validity ◽

Antibiotics Resistance ◽

Common Source ◽

Northern Nigeria ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Survey Tool ◽

Survey Form

Introduction: The burden of antibiotic self-medication (ASM) is increasing and becoming a global health threat due to antibiotics resistance. However, little is known about ASM among undergraduate pharmacy students who are the future custodians of medicines including antibiotics. Therefore, this study aims to develop, validate and utilize an online survey tool to investigate the prevalence of ASM among undergraduate pharmacy students in Northern Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey form was developed, validated by face validity, content validity, and pilot study. The hyperlink to the online survey form was shared with undergraduate pharmacy students in northern Nigeria via WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. Data were collected from eligible participants and analyzed using descriptive statistic. Results: A total of 217 students responded to the online survey, with a completion rate of 100%. Of the total number of respondents, 200 (92.2%) reported practicing ASM at least once in their lifetime. The major reasons for ASM were previous knowledge (40.4%) and having no time to see a doctor or pharmacist (27.5%). Amoxicillin (32.6%), Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (32.1%), Ampicillin/Cloxacillin (21.7%) and Ciprofloxacin (22.6%) were the most commonly implicated antibiotics in ASM. Cough, diarrhea, typhoid, and wound were the most frequently involved conditions. Patent medicine vendors (75.4%) and community pharmacies (29.4%) were the common source of antibiotics subjected to ASM. Conclusion: A research tool to assess ASM among undergraduate pharmacy students has been developed, validated and utilized. The prevalence of ASM is high among undergraduate pharmacy students in Northern Nigeria. Interventions to improve knowledge and awareness on ASM are needed among undergraduate pharmacy students to ensure antibiotic stewardship.

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Using a new video rating tool to crowd-source analysis of behavioural reaction to stimuli

Animal Cognition ◽

10.1007/s10071-021-01490-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Holly Root-Gutteridge ◽

Louise P. Brown ◽

Jemma Forman ◽

Anna T. Korzeniowska ◽

Julia Simner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Linear Mixed Model ◽

Stimulus Onset ◽

Source Analysis ◽

Head Orientation ◽

Survey Form ◽

Multiple Datasets ◽

Multiple Dimensions ◽

Behavioural Reaction

AbstractQuantifying the intensity of animals’ reaction to stimuli is notoriously difficult as classic unidimensional measures of responses such as latency or duration of looking can fail to capture the overall strength of behavioural responses. More holistic rating can be useful but have the inherent risks of subjective bias and lack of repeatability. Here, we explored whether crowdsourcing could be used to efficiently and reliably overcome these potential flaws. A total of 396 participants watched online videos of dogs reacting to auditory stimuli and provided 23,248 ratings of the strength of the dogs’ responses from zero (default) to 100 using an online survey form. We found that raters achieved very high inter-rater reliability across multiple datasets (although their responses were affected by their sex, age, and attitude towards animals) and that as few as 10 raters could be used to achieve a reliable result. A linear mixed model applied to PCA components of behaviours discovered that the dogs’ facial expressions and head orientation influenced the strength of behaviour ratings the most. Further linear mixed models showed that that strength of behaviour ratings was moderately correlated to the duration of dogs’ reactions but not to dogs’ reaction latency (from the stimulus onset). This suggests that observers’ ratings captured consistent dimensions of animals’ responses that are not fully represented by more classic unidimensional metrics. Finally, we report that overall participants strongly enjoyed the experience. Thus, we suggest that using crowdsourcing can offer a useful, repeatable tool to assess behavioural intensity in experimental or observational studies where unidimensional coding may miss nuance, or where coding multiple dimensions may be too time-consuming.

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Innovative simulators for automation and telemechanics systems

Innotrans ◽

10.20291/2311-164x-2020-1-46-50 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 46-50

Author(s):

Shamil K. Valiev ◽

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Igor A. Dubrov ◽

Keyword(s):

Educational Environment ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Laboratory Model ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Actual Equipment ◽

Digital Modeling ◽

Control Section ◽

Electromagnetic Relays ◽

The University

The article deals with the issues of training in educational institutions and enterprises of railway transport using simulators built on the basis of real actual equipment of railway automation and telemechanics, and virtual simulators that simulate the operation of real equipment by analog or digital modeling. Advantages and disadvantages of real and virtual simulators are considered. The directions for their further improvement are indicated. One of the directions is the development of innovative simulators that combine real equipment and its virtual environment in one laboratory layout. The first innovative simulator at the Department of “Automation, telemechanics and communication on railway transport” is the automated workplace of the train dispatcher. Further improvement of innovative simulators is the development and implementation in the laboratory of station systems of automation and telemechanics of the department of the set of remote fault assignment with an automated workplace of the teacher. The article describes the structural flowcharts of the remote fault assignment set and its main blocks. Innovative simulators also include a simulator of the train passing through the control section KTSM-02, which allows to simulate the operation of floor sensors in the same sequence as when passing a real train. The article describes a virtual simulator, which includes a laboratory model for the study of neutral electromagnetic relays in 3D. Advantages of integrating innovative simulators with virtual educational environment of the University are indicated.

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Are We Violating Student Expectations? Availability, Workload, Class Time Use, and Technology Policies in Undergraduate Courses

Journalism & Mass Communication Educator ◽

10.1177/1077695817736687 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 73 (4) ◽

pp. 439-453 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Melissa A. Broeckelman-Post ◽

Brenda L. MacArthur

Keyword(s):

Time Use ◽

Online Survey ◽

Survey Design ◽

College Instructors ◽

Student Expectations ◽

Class Time ◽

Student Workload ◽

Technology Policies

The goal of this study was to better understand what students expect from their college instructors in four areas: availability for out-of-class communication (OCC), student workload, in-class time use, and technology policies. Data from 606 participants were collected using an online survey design. Results showed that students’ expectations for OCC are being met, but that expectations for workload are being violated. Results also suggest that students prefer engaging in instructor-led activities during class time and want to be able to use their technological devices for educational purposes during class, but not for social purposes.

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Survey on Status of Prosthodontists in Nepal, Service Rendered and Their Level of Satisfaction

Journal of Nepalese Prosthodontic Society ◽

10.3126/jnprossoc.v1i1.23847 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 26-32

Author(s):

Shyam K. Maharjan ◽

S. Mathema

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Associate Professor ◽

Working Environment ◽

Work Place ◽

Original Research ◽

Support Material ◽

Academic Degree ◽

Dental Surgery ◽

Survey Form ◽

Level Of Satisfaction

Purpose: This survey aims to gather cumulative data on Prosthodontists in Nepal, their academic, financial and work status, services rendered and satisfaction level on job, lab support, material availability and work place environment. Material and methods: Online form was developed for the purpose of survey regarding “Status of Prosthodontists in Nepal, Service rendered and their level of satisfaction”. The online survey form was sent to Prosthodontists as per data available in Nepalese Prosthodontic Society. Data analysis was done from response obtained from November 1st to December 25th, 2017. Results: Among the 77 Prosthodontists whom the survey form were sent, 65 Prosthodontists responded (85%). The male were 55% and female 45%, majority of age ranges from 31 to 40 years. 81.5% had Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree and 52.3% had post graduation from Nepal. 80% of Prosthodontists are practicing in private institute including dental colleges, hospital and clinics. Among the academic degree, 1 tutor, 36 Assistant Professor, 4 Associate professor and 5 professors were recorded. 50% of Prosthodontists had original research article and case report published. Regarding the job satisfaction, lab support, material availability and working environment, most of them were satisfied. Conclusion: Number of Prosthodontists in Nepal are in growing trend. Most of them are of young age. Prosthodontic services rendered are growing in diverse aspect and most of them were satisfied with their job and work.

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From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Facts: An Empirical Study on the Role of Internships in Students’ Career Plans in a Turkish Business School

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244021997417 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 215824402199741

Author(s):

Ahmet Karakiraz ◽

Asuman Üstündağ ◽

Ayşegül Karataş ◽

Yasemin Özdemir

Keyword(s):

Business School ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Online Survey ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

School Context ◽

Career Plan ◽

Career Plans ◽

Survey Form ◽

First Job

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of internships that are done during undergraduate education on graduates’ first job choice and later career plan in a Turkish business school context. To accomplish this purpose, a case study that utilized both quantitative and qualitative data was designed. The quantitative data were obtained from 133 graduates via an online survey form, whereas the qualitative data were obtained from nine graduates during a focus group session. The qualitative data were used to complement the quantitative data and to gain further understanding of the findings of the survey. The results showed that the graduates who did their internships in sectors in line with their career plans continued their career in the same sectors or similar sectors to the sectors in which they did their internships. The duration before starting the first job after graduation was found to be significantly shorter for graduates who did their internship in line with their career plan than for graduates who did not do their internship in line with their career plan. The findings provided useful insight into the role of internships during undergraduate business education.

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