scholarly journals Contribution of laboratory-experimental method to the quality of students knowledge

Norma ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Mirjana Maričić ◽  
Stanko Cvjetićanin ◽  
Nataša Petojević ◽  
Branko Anđić
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Student Experiments ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the paper is to analyze the contribution of the laboratory-experimental method (LEM) to the quality of students' knowledge of natural and inaccessible research. Papers were also selected to examine the comparative contribution to the quality of students' knowledge: LEM and other learning methods, that is, between student and demonstration experiments. Most of the research so far is focused on subject teaching and they are still rare in integrated science teaching. The research confirms the greater contribution of LEM than the traditional and other methods of learning about quality and durability of students' knowledge. Student experiments in most research contribute to the quality of students' knowledge more than the demonstration experiments. There is insufficient research which examines the impact of LEM on students' quality of knowledge at cognitive levels. In the teaching of most of the contents of natural science, priority should be given to the LEM method or it should be combined with other methods of learning.

scholarly journals Nursing considerations for supporting cancer patients with metastatic spinal cord compression: a literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (17) ◽  
pp. S24-S29
Author(s):  
Rebecca Troke ◽  
Tanya Andrewes
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Nurses Role ◽  
The Impact

Background: metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is an oncology emergency. Prevalence is increasing. Treatment and care are complex and those diagnosed may be faced with life-changing challenges. Aims: to review the impact and management of MSCC in patients with cancer, in order to analyse nursing considerations for supporting patients. Methods: a literature review and thematic analysis of five primary research papers, published between 2009 and 2014. Findings: two themes of prognosis/survival time and independence versus dependence were discovered. Conclusions: the onset of MSCC may result in paralysis and associated loss of independence, impacting on a patient's quality of life. Understanding individuals' prognosis and treatment/care preferences is fundamental for the sensitive, individualised support of patients with MSCC. The findings reinforce the nurses' role in health education, in order to raise awareness of MSCC and promote early diagnosis so that patients maintain function and independence as long as possible. The findings support the need for nurses to be equipped with appropriate communication skills to initiate and engage in sensitive, difficult and proactive conversations with patients and their families, supporting the delivery of humanised care.

scholarly journals Enhancing students’ thinking skills through project-based learning in biology

Biosfer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-249
Author(s):  
Denny Muhammad Fajar ◽  
Murni Ramli ◽  
Joko Ariyanto ◽  
Sri Widoretno ◽  
S Sajidan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Learning Engagement ◽  
High Achieving Students ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Grouping Strategies ◽  
Opposite Situation ◽  
The Impact

This research aims to enhance students' thinking skills (TS) through a project-based learning (PBL) intervention in two cycles of classroom action research (CAR) on the topic of the Ecosystem. TS was determined by the quantity and quality of the students' questions (SQ) and statements (SS), which were determined based on Bloom's taxonomy. The research target was students in grade X (N=31) of one social science class at a public high school in Surakarta. Their TS were rated as low during the Pre-cycle. Based on their verbal activities, the students were categorized into five active (A) and non-active (NA) groups (A-1, A-2, NA-1, NA-2, and NA-3). The NA students were more engaged after the two cycles of CAR. Although the A-1 and A-2 students posed more SQ and SS than the NA students, some of the NA-1, NA-2, and NA-3 students performed positively. In the Pre-cycle, only the C1 and C2 cognitive levels were detected, mostly as factual and conceptual. During the CAR, however, C4, C5, and C6 were found as procedural. In Cycle II, we can find a few examples of metacognition. Overall, this research has shown that PBL can be used to increase student learning engagement. They become active communicators. There was evidence that the quality of students' questions and statements improved to the level of C6 and metacognition. Hopefully, further research can be conducted on the impact of grouping strategies during PBL activities by purposively combining high-achieving students or actively questioning and giving their peers statements in the opposite situation.

IMPACT OF PERCEIVED QUALITY ON CONSUMER ATTITUDE IN FOOD INDUSTRY OF PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-198
Author(s):  
Turab KHAN ◽  
Naushad AHMED ◽  
Hafiz Ishtiaque HUSSAIN
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Consumer Attitude ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of perceived quality on consumer attitude in the food industry. Design/Methodology/Approach: With positive philosophy method, this study is based on Quantitative approach and the truthful data was collected by Surveys from the consumers of the food industry in Pakistan. The linear Regression method directed for the measurement. Findings: The results indicate the impact of perceived quality on consumer attitude in food industry which elaborate that there is a moderate impact of perceived quality on consumer attitude that indicates the significant relation among perceive quality on consumer attitude. Research limitation/Implication: The study is limited to consider only food industry, the result shows that there is a significant moderate impact of perceived quality on consumer attitude although, the data was collected from the consumers of Karachi. Implications: This study suggests local food industry about the attitude of consumer towards the quality of food whereas food industry can take benefit from this study to know the quality matters for the customers which they can start providing the quality food to increase their brand name & loyalty among  customers. Originality/Value: This study is carried out having seen the previous research papers although, from this study, the service quality in the food industry can be studied further for future research. Keywords:

scholarly journals New combinations

1995 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arie Rip
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Search Process ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Search Processes ◽  
The World

By looking at science as a search process, disciplinary demarcations become secondary, and new combinations—which occur all the time—can be better recognized. The practices of natural science contain social science components (to discipline the world) and humanities components (telling of stories), and the quality of these components can be enhanced. The search perspective unifies science and scholarship; the important differences are not between natural science, social science and humanities, but between ‘grammar’, ‘(hi)story’ and ‘nomology’, three ideal–typical approaches in search processes. Existing scientific/scholarly developments and new combinations can be located on this map. An integrated science policy should create a stimulating environment for new combinations.

scholarly journals Development of a knowledge translation platform for ataxia: Impact on readers and volunteer contributors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celeste Suart ◽  
Katherine Graham ◽  
Theresa Nowlan Suart ◽  
Ray Truant
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Type Data ◽  
One Year ◽  
Feedback Data ◽  
Short Answer Questions ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundDissemination of accurate health research information to patients and families has become increasingly important with the rise of the internet as a means of finding health information. However, the public faces several barriers to accessing research information; including paywalls and technical jargon. One method to bridge this gap between patients, families, and research is using lay summaries. SCAsource is an online knowledge translation platform where peer-reviewed research papers on ataxia are translated into lay summaries. This online platform was launched in September 2018, with the goal of making ataxia research more accessible and understandable to patients and families. A secondary goal is to provide opportunities for ataxia researchers to develop and hone their knowledge translation skills, altogether improving the quality of patient communication in the ataxia community.AimThe aim of this study was to measure the impact of SCAsource on its readers and volunteer contributors after one year of activity. This is to ensure SCAsource is meeting its goals of (1) improving access and understanding of ataxia research to lay audiences, and (2) improving knowledge translation skills of volunteer contributors.MethodsTwo online surveys were launched, one for readers and one for volunteers. Each survey had a combination of multiple-choice, Likert-scale type, and open-ended short-answer questions. Descriptive quantitative analysis was used for respondent characteristics and Likert-type data. A grounded theory coding approach was used to analyze narrative feedback data.ResultsWe found that SCAsource has mutually beneficial outcomes for both lay person readers and volunteer contributors. Readers have an increased understanding of ataxia research and access to up-to-date information on recent publications. Volunteers develop knowledge translation skills and have increased confidence in communicating results to lay audiences. Areas of improvement were identified to be incorporated into the platform.ConclusionWe demonstrated that SCAsource improves access to information and understanding of research to lay audiences, while providing opportunities for researchers to develop knowledge translation skills. This framework can potentially be used by other rare disease organizations to launch and evaluate their own knowledge translation websites.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kuat Arus Dan Besar Sudut Kampuh Terhadap Kekuatan Impact Dan Nilai Kekerasan Plat Baja Karbon Rendah Dengan Menggunakan Las SMAW

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Soleh Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Impact Strength ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Welding Current ◽  
Electric Arcs ◽  
Welding Seam ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Welding is welding that utilizes flame heat in electric arcs to melt electrodes and workpieces. SMAW welding is widely used because of its relatively easy to use, cost-friendly and maximum quality results. In conducting welding has several factors that will affect the quality of the welding results such as a welder, welding current and metal distance and welding seam angle. This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of current variations and magnitude of the seam angle to the value of the impact strength and the hardness value of the SMAW welding results. This study uses a pre-experimental method with a one-shot case model. The results of this study indicate the highest impact strength values of current variations in the 80 Ampere specimen at the angle of seam V 60o in the amount of 0.0799 J / mm2 and in the 80 Ampere specimen in the angle of the 80o V in the seam angle of 0.0942 J / mm2. Then for the highest impact strength value variation of seam angle V group of seam angle specimen V 80o current 80 Amperes is equal to 0.0942 J / mm2 and specimen angle of seam V 80o current 100 Ampere 0.0824 J / mm2. The highest hardness value is obtained with a variation of the current specimen group of 100 Ampere in the angle of seam V 60o that is equal to 187.1 HVN and in the specimen group 100 Ampere with the angle of contact V 80o that is equal to 204.4 HVN. Then the highest hardness value variation angle seam V specimen V 80o with current 80 Amperes is equal to 191.63 HVN and specimen angle of seam V 80o with 100 amperes current that is equal to 204.4 HVN. KeyWords : SMAW, Welding current, V groove, Impact Strength, Hardness

scholarly journals Impact of the Dimensions of Diversity on the Quality of Nursing Care: The Case of Slovenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-390
Author(s):  
Jasmina Starc ◽  
Karmen Erjavec
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Arithmetic Means ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
Bonferroni Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

BACKGROUND: The key to diversity in nursing is that nurses can provide competent nursing care to patients, within the scope of their responsibilities, regardless of the patients’ personalities or primary and secondary factors.AIM: To research which dimensions of diversity influence the attitude of nurses towards patients and the quality of nursing care.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research study is based on the descriptive and causal non-experimental method of empirical research. The independent samples t-test was used, and the within subjects ANOVA with the Bonferroni posthoc test.RESULTS: There are statistically significant differences among the dimensions of diversity in the arithmetic means of the ratings of the impact on the quality of nursing (F (1.407, 579.658) = 103.307, p < 0.001). Based on the Bonferroni test, the impact of the “personality” dimension was rated statistically significantly higher than the impact of the dimensions of “primary factors” (p < 0.001) and “secondary factors” (p < 0.001).CONCLUSION: The diversity factors should be taken into account when developing knowledge of nurses for managing patients' diversity. In modern nursing care, the safe clinical environment needs to enable the patient to feel safe and dignified.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Surgery for Lung Cancer and the Consequences for the Swallow

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
Pippa Hales ◽  
Corinne Mossey-Gaston
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Vocal Cord Palsy ◽  
Subsequent Treatment ◽  
Physiological Reserve ◽  
Palliative Phase ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Swallow Function

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers across Northern America and Europe. Treatment options offered are dependent on the type of cancer, the location of the tumor, the staging, and the overall health of the person. When surgery for lung cancer is offered, difficulty swallowing is a potential complication that can have several influencing factors. Surgical interaction with the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) can lead to unilateral vocal cord palsy, altering swallow function and safety. Understanding whether the RLN has been preserved, damaged, or sacrificed is integral to understanding the effect on the swallow and the subsequent treatment options available. There is also the risk of post-surgical reduction of physiological reserve, which can reduce the strength and function of the swallow in addition to any surgery specific complications. As lung cancer has a limited prognosis, the clinician must also factor in the palliative phase, as this can further increase the burden of an already compromised swallow. By understanding the surgery and the implications this may have for the swallow, there is the potential to reduce the impact of post-surgical complications and so improve quality of life (QOL) for people with lung cancer.

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