Protective measures taken up by the College for conducting examinations during COVID-19 pandemic: A Satisfaction survey from students and staff

Background: Conducting examinations by the educational institutions during COVID-19 pandemic is highly challenging to contain spread of infection and instil confidence amongst students and staff. Objective: To test the satisfaction levels of students and staff towards the protective measures taken up by college during examinations in the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Research study is target group oriented, online data collection through social media. Methods and Material: Online survey was conducted (n=768) using a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions. Statistical analysis used: Chi-square test, ANOVA one way classification and t-test for difference of means through python. Results: Responses of the survey have indicated that sanitization measures taken were very effective (97.0%), felt safe in the examination rooms (97.0%), were instructed about physical distancing (98.83%), satisfied for protective measures taken at entrance (92.93%), college website was followed to understand sanitization measures taken up ( 90.49%) Conclusion: By ensuring effective implementation of all protective measures, confidence among students and staff can be instilled and relieves stress and anxiety amongst them during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Teachers’ Perspective on Strategies to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Educational Institutions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228407 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8407

Author(s):

Nastja Podrekar ◽

Kaja Kastelic ◽

Nejc Šarabon

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Intervention Studies ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Teachers Perspectives

Standing desks and physical activity breaks can counteract the negative consequences of sedentarism at school. However, the implementation of these strategies should not restrict the pedagogical process. The aim of this study was to assess teachers’ perspectives on strategies to reduce sedentary behavior (SB) of students in the classroom. An online survey was conducted, and the answers were analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequency distribution. The relationships between the variables were assessed using Spearman’s coefficient and a chi-square test. Most teachers believed that a student–furniture mismatch was present. The most common reasons given for not using standing desks were concerns about desks being uncommon and their potential to disrupt the class. However, the majority of the teachers believed it feasible to perform physical activity (PA) breaks during classes. Further intervention studies are needed to determine for which courses the use of standing desks are feasible, for what time periods standing desks should be used, and the appropriate number and layout of standing desks in classrooms.

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Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.2858 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 591-601

Author(s):

Akansha Kishen ◽

Anjali A K ◽

Brundha M P ◽

Muralidharan N P

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Dental Students ◽

Cross Infection ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Significant Extent ◽

Chi Square ◽

Daily Routines ◽

Routine Basis ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

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What Arthroscopic Skills Need to Be Trained Before Continuing Safe Training in the Operating Room?

The Journal of Knee Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0036-1597755 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (07) ◽

pp. 718-724 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Federico Cabitza ◽

Vincenza Ragone ◽

Riccardo Compagnoni ◽

Pietro Randelli ◽

Gabrielle Tuijthof ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Operating Room ◽

Excellent Agreement ◽

Online Survey ◽

Spatial Perception ◽

Chi Square ◽

Anatomical Structures ◽

Priority Level ◽

Tissue Manipulation ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

General Skills

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to generate consensus among experienced surgeons on “what skills a resident should possess before continuing safe training in the operating room (OR).” An online survey of 65 questions was developed and distributed to surgeons in the European community. A total of 216 responded. The survey included 15 questions regarding generic and specific skills; 16 on patient and tissue manipulation, 11 on knowledge of pathology and 6 on inspection of e-anatomical structures; 5 methods to prepare residents; and 12 on specific skills exercises. The importance of each question (arthroscopic skill) was evaluated ranging from 1 (not important at all) to 6 (very important). Chi-square test, respondent agreement, and a qualitative ranking method were determined to identify the top ranked skills (p < 0.05). The top four of general skills considered important were “anatomical knowledge,” “tissue manipulation,” “spatial perception,” and “triangulation” (all chi-square test > 134, p < 0.001, all excellent agreement > 0.85, and all “high priority” level). The top ranked 2 specific arthroscopic skills were “portal placement” and “triangulating the tip of the probe with a 30-degree scope” (chi-square test > 176, p < 0.001, excellent agreement, and assigned high priority). The online survey identified consensus on skills that are considered important for a trainee to possess before continuing training in the OR. Compared with the Canadian colleagues, the European arthroscopy community demonstrated similar ranking.

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Teaching Quantitative Research Method with Three Methods of Learning

AL-TA LIM ◽

10.15548/jt.v25i3.394 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 234-247

Author(s):

Muhammad Haviz ◽

Ika Metiza Maris

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Design Research ◽

Biology Education ◽

Experimental Comparison ◽

Chi Square ◽

Economic Class ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Methods Of Learning

This study aims to investigated the effect of lecture-discussion (LD), direct instruction (DI)and guide inqury (GI) to students’achievement on quantitative design research. An experimental comparison group post-test only designwas used to prove the hypothesis there is a significant difference of students’achievement on undergraduate biology education class (BEC) and master's economic class (EC)with the using of LD, DI and GI.This study used34 BECs’ student and 26 ECs’ student who take quantitative research courses in the academic year 2016-2017.The students’ achievement was measured by instrument of Research based Learning (RbL). The collected data has been analyzed by using descriptive statistics, and Chi-Square test to determine the comparison in both treatment of classes.The result of this study has shown thatχ2scores of LD(71.276) andχ2scores of DI(203.12) χ2 table α(0.05;0.01) (15.507;20.090). At the using of GI, the quality for students’ achievement scores on BEC is better than EC (standard vs. approaching standard). In conclusion, there was significant difference of students’achievement onBEC and EC with the using of LD, DI and GI.

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The Perceived Demands of Ice Hockey Goaltending Movements on the Hip and Groin Region: An Elite Coach and Player Perspective

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211055699 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 232596712110556

Author(s):

Tobias Wörner ◽

Ryan J. Frayne ◽

Thomas Magnusson ◽

Frida Eek

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Study Design ◽

Online Survey ◽

Likert Scale ◽

Ice Hockey ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Hip Joints ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Many ice hockey goaltending techniques force hip joints and groin muscles into extreme ranges of motion, which may increase the risk of hip and groin problems. Purpose: To explore how elite goaltenders and goaltending coaches perceive the demands of common goaltending techniques on the hip and groin region. We further explored differences in perception between goaltenders and their coaches as well as between junior (age <20 years) and senior (age ≥20 years) goaltenders. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: We developed a model to categorize common ice hockey goaltending techniques into quantifiable units and invited elite goaltenders and coaches in Sweden to complete an online survey. Participants were asked to rate the perceived demands of each technique on the hip and groin using a Likert scale (not at all, slightly, somewhat, very, or extremely demanding). Using the chi-square test, the proportion of participants perceiving each technique as very or extremely demanding were compared between goaltenders and coaches as well as between senior and junior goaltenders. Results: We received responses from 132 goaltenders and 43 coaches. The stances most frequently perceived as very or extremely demanding were the reverse vertical horizontal post-play (40%) and the butterfly save (25%). Among transitions, movements into the post were most frequently rated as very or extremely demanding (11%–40%). Several techniques were perceived as demanding by a larger share of coaches than goaltenders (difference, 13%–46%; P < .001–.028) and a larger share of senior versus junior goaltenders (difference, 12%–20%; P = .13–.18). Conclusion: The post-play and the butterfly were the goaltending techniques most frequently perceived as demanding, and more coaches than goaltenders percieved these techniques demanding. The results of this study may inform injury prevention efforts for ice hockey goaltending.

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Beloved Whiskers: Management Type, Care Practices and Connections to Welfare in Domestic Cats

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10122308 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 2308

Author(s):

Daiana de Souza Machado ◽

Luana da Silva Gonçalves ◽

Rogério Ribeiro Vicentini ◽

Maria Camila Ceballos ◽

Aline Cristina Sant’Anna

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Online Survey ◽

Principal Component ◽

Chi Square ◽

Exact Test ◽

Frequent Use ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Categorical Principal Component Analysis ◽

Care Practices

The quality of cat care practices depends in part on the type of management applied, which either positively or negatively impacts cat welfare. This study investigated whether the type of cat management (indoor vs. outdoor) was related to other cat care practices adopted by cat owners, associated with the quality of human-cat relationships and cat welfare. An online survey was distributed via social networks. Descriptive statistics, categorical Principal Component Analysis, Fisher’s Exact test and Chi-square test in contingency table were applied. A total of 16,302 cat owners returned the survey. Most Brazilian owners reported indoor management of their cats; this was related to owners living in apartments, more frequent use of cat care practices, and more interactions with their pets. Outdoor management was related to cats living in houses or farms, sleeping outdoors or around the neighborhood, and owners had fewer interaction with their pets. In conclusion, owners practicing indoor management seemed to be closer to their cats than owners reporting outdoor management. However, obesity and owner-reported behavioral problems were associated with indoor management.

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Czech Arts Therapies in Educational Institutions

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci9020082 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

Jiří Kantor ◽

Miroslav Chráska ◽

Libuše Ludíková

Keyword(s):

Professional Associations ◽

Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Chi Square ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Working Environments ◽

Educational Environments ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Research Goal ◽

Further Development

The purpose of this paper was to better understand the current practice of arts therapy in educational institutions in the Czech Republic comparing it to that in health-care institutions and other working environments. The research goal was to analyze the prevalence of the different fields of arts therapy, the main difficulties of clients, the therapeutic forms, the ways of interdisciplinary cooperation, and the groups of therapists (according to their age and duration of practice). The data collected from the first national survey using “The Practice of Arts Therapies” questionnaire were analyzed with descriptive and inductive statistics (Chi-square test). The 142 respondents who participated in the study were contacted mainly through professional associations. The significant characteristics of arts therapies in educational environments are linked to the diffusion of the respective arts therapy fields (music therapy being the most prevalent), the main difficulties of pupils (learning difficulties/multiple disabilities or no obvious problems), and to the length of practice of the respondents. The results can be used for the creation of a research-based map of Czech arts therapies in educational institutions and for further development of this area.

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Evaluation of Clinical Students' Perspectives and Satisfaction Levels on Practical Practices at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University in the Covid-19 Pandemic

European Annals of Dental Sciences ◽

10.52037/eads.2021.0028 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20-22

Author(s):

Işıl Sarıkaya

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Online Survey ◽

Practical Training ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Chi Square ◽

Face To Face ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Survey Results ◽

5Th Grade ◽

Academic Year

Aim: It was aimed to reveal the perspectives and satisfaction levels of 4th and 5th grade-clinical students who go on practice education at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Dentistry in the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Methods: Within the scope of the study, 146 students in total, who did their face-to-face internship between October 5 and December 11, 2020, were asked to participate in an online survey with 10 questions. Clinical students were asked about their perspective on Covid-19 infection, whether they felt safe in their dental practice, their families' level of anxiety about their internship, and whether they voluntarily chose dentistry. Results: According to the survey results; 15.1% of the students agree (TA), 27.4% agree (A), 37% partially agree (PA), 13% disagree (D) with the statement “I am pleased to have internships since the beginning of the term” 7.5% of them answered, “Strongly disagree” (SD). Pearson’s chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the answers given by 4th and 5th-grade students to the first 9 questions of the questionnaire consisting of the same questions. According to the survey results, it was also observed that most students chose the dentistry profession of their own will (TA 39%, A 36.3%, PA 13.7%). The number of students who think they feel safe in terms of infection control during their internship is 60% in total (TA 5.5%, A 17.1%, PA 37.7%). Conclusion: Despite the increasing number of cases until today, it is thought that the process has been successfully managed and that the students have gained experience in practical training, albeit limited.

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Perception of Iraqi Orthodontists and Patients toward Accelerated Orthodontics

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2021/5512455 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Ali M. Al-Attar ◽

Samher Al-Shaham ◽

Mushriq Abid

Keyword(s):

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Treatment Time ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

Chi Square ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Acceleration Techniques ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Patient’S Perception ◽

Accelerated Orthodontics

Background/Purpose. In the literature, no consensus about the duration of orthodontic treatment has been reached out. This study aimed to identify orthodontist’s and patient’s perception about the time of orthodontic treatment and their willingness to undergo and pay for various acceleration techniques and procedures. Materials and Methods. An electronic survey was conducted from August to October 2020. The questionnaire consisted of 20 multiple choice questions which was designed and emailed to members of the Iraqi Orthodontic Society and self-administered to patients in several orthodontic centers in Baghdad. The questionnaire included questions about the perception toward the duration of orthodontic treatment, approval of different procedures used to reduce treatment time, and how much fee increment they are able to pay for various techniques and appliances. Descriptive and chi-square test statistics were used, and the level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05 . Results. The response rate was 78.7%. The willingness for additional techniques and procedures was rated in the following order: customized appliances: 50.8% orthodontists and 38.4% patients, followed by intraoral vibrating devices: 49.2% orthodontists and 38.1% patients, piezocision: 10.2% orthodontists and 8.2% patients, and corticotomies: 8.1% orthodontists and 5.9% patients. Most orthodontists were willing to pay up to 40% of treatment income for the acceleration procedure, while the payment of patients was up to 20%. Conclusion. Both orthodontists and patients were interested in techniques that can decrease the treatment duration. Noninvasive accelerating procedures were more preferable by orthodontists and patients than invasive surgical procedures.

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Consciência ambiental e percepção sobre os resíduos sólidos pelos residentes da Cidade de Coremas, Paraíba

Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável ◽

10.18378/rvads.v12i1.4808 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 117

Author(s):

Carlos Sergio Araújo dos Santos ◽

Daniel Jackson Andrade de Sousa ◽

Gabriel Carlos Moura Pessôa ◽

Ricardo Ricelli Pereira de Almeida ◽

Alan Dél Carlos Gomes Chaves

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Solid Wastes ◽

Environmental Perceptions ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

Chi Square ◽

Social Actors ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Semi Solid ◽

The City

Resíduos sólidos são todos os restos sólidos ou semi-sólidos das atividades humanas ou não-humanas, que embora possam não apresentar utilidade para a atividade fim de onde foram gerados, podem virar insumos para outras utilizações. Objetivou-se avaliar o comportamento da população à respeito das atitudes e percepção com relação aos resíduos sólidos na cidade de Coremas, Paraíba. Os dados referentes a atitudes e percepção dos atores sociais foram coletados na cidade de Coremas por meio de questionários, previamente estruturados com perguntas de múltipla escolha a fim de conhecer o perfil dos entrevistados através das seguintes variáveis: sexo, faixa etária, escolaridade, estado civil e renda. Foi realizada uma análise descritiva para verificar a percepção dos residentes no município segundo as variáveis relacionadas aos resíduos sólidos. A relação entre variáveis socioeconômicas e o comportamento ambiental referente aos resíduos sólidos dos moradores da cidade de Coremas foi verificada por meio do teste qui-quadrado de independência, mostrando que houve forte dependência entre essas variáveis, sugerindo que, a escolaridade, a renda e a localização dos residentes influenciaram em suas atitudes e percepções ambientais naquele município.Environmental Awareness and perception about solid waste by the residents of the City of Coremas, ParaíbaAbstract: Solid wastes are all the solid or semi-solid residues of human or non-human activities that, although do not show utility for the order in which they were generated, can become to inputs for other activities. The study’s aim was to evaluate the population’s behavior about the attitudes and the perception connected to the solid wastes in the city of Coremas, Paraíba state. The data on attitudes and perceptions of the social actors were collected in the city of Coremas through questionnaires, previously structured with multiple choice questions in order to know the profile of the interviewed using the following variables: gender, age, education, marital status and income. The Descriptive analysis were performed to verify the perception of residents in the city according to the related variables to solid wastes. The relationship between socioeconomics variables and environmental performance related to solids wastes from residents of Coremas were verified by the chi-square test of independence, showing that there was a strong dependency between these variables, suggesting that the educational level, the income and the location of residents influenced in their attitudes and environmental perceptions in that city.

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