Yoxas/statistical_literacy huggingface dataset:
This study proposes an artificial intelligence (AI) kit for high school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The AI kit includes an edge AI machine and electronic components. A compact, purpose-built kit resembling a laptop was designed for ease of replication and portability. Utilizing pre-trained convolutional neural network models and computer vision algorithms, five Thai schools participated in on-site instructions. A quasi-experimental study assessed the students' learning outcomes using a paired sample t-test. Results revealed improved knowledge and reduced score variation. Additionally, gender analysis confirmed that both male and female students met the learning criteria. The students expressed satisfaction with the distinctive hardware and learning method employed during the class activities. Notably, the test results demonstrated that the AI kit enhanced students' enthusiasm and facilitated comprehension.
This study provides an initial understanding of print awareness, a foundational literacy skill, in a group of 12 unhoused children at two shelters in a large urban setting. Children ranged in age from 4;1 to 8;0, representing grades associated with learning to read (i.e., pre-kindergarten to second grade). Findings indicate that the majority of children in this sample were significantly delayed in their acquisition of print awareness skills. Caregivers were surveyed regarding their beliefs about supporting literacy development and what would be beneficial for helping them in this area. Responses indicated that almost all caregivers believed that some literacy development should occur outside of the school setting and that it would be helpful if they (the caregivers) were taught both what skills to teach and how to teach them.
This study provides new data which suggest a novel interpretative hypothesis not only on the specific painting, but on the use of bloodletting as medical practice in the Florentine Quattrocento. As a part of a cycle of frescoes devoted to the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy, the examined lunette depicts the "Visit to the sick" in a domestic interior, but it has never been considered as an historical document of precise medical practices. The scene's definitive interpretation is still unresolved because of the uncertainty of some iconographic details. A campaign of in-situ and non-invasive technical investigations was performed to retrieve possible traces of previous details today concealed. The technical solutions adopted to implement the measurements campaign are illustrated, as an experimental example for remote sensing inspection of mural paintings in-situ. The position of the painting high up on a wall of an historical venue led to opting for stand-alone optical imaging techniques which could operate in remote sensing mode. By combining the use of portable Hyperspectral Imaging with Near Infrared photography a set of detailed images could be obtained that highlighted details not otherwise detectable. Focused on the objects held by the persons present, the analysis of the mural of Visit of the Buonomini in her Lying in Bed, the gift of swaddling cloth could be a tourniquet, shadows of folds of a blanket a thumb lancet, and an object held a blood collection bowl, supported the hypothesis that it could be a medieval bloodletting scene.
This study provides preliminary findings on the experiences of first responders during the opioid crisis and their viewpoints regarding whether clients with opioid use disorder deserve medical rehabilitation. Understanding associations between first responder experiences and viewpoints of client deservedness can help reduce stigma, improve compassionate care, and identify training gaps. Analyses were run with data from a nationwide survey of Emergency Medical Services-providers and law enforcement workers collected from August to November 2022 (N = 3836). The study used univariate statistics and ordered logistic regression to understand first responders' experiences and viewpoints on client deservedness, as well as the relationship between the two. Results show a negative correlation between responding to overdose calls and perceiving clients with opioid use disorder as deserving of medical rehabilitation. Law enforcement, males, and conservatives also had negative viewpoints. Conversely, having a friend experience addiction and believing addiction has had a direct impact on respondents' lives predicted increases in client deservedness. Policy should focus on creating spaces where first responders can have positive interactions with people who use drugs or are in recovery. Better training is needed to help first responders manage on-the-job stressors and understand the complexities of addiction.
This study purposed to analyze perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians and related factors among individuals with psychiatric illnesses in southern Thailand. From May to July 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted at four psychiatric outpatient clinics in Southern Thailand. The questionnaires utilized were: 1) a demographic information questionnaire, 2) a questionnaire regarding attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians, 3) a questionnaire evaluating individuals' attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians while receiving medical attention, and 4) a patient-doctor relationship questionnaire. All data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the factors associated with perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank sum test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and linear regressions. The analyses were conducted using the R Foundation for Statistical Computing software, version 4.3.1. Statistical significance was defined as a p-value of less than 0.05. Among our 542 participants, the mean age was 36.3 ± 14.1 years. The majority were female (64.6%), Buddhist (62.4%), and diagnosed with depression (46.3%). Approximately three-quarters showed a good doctor-patient relationship (74.0%). The median (IQR) score of the perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians was 75 (66, 88). Predominantly, the LGBTQ + physicians were perceived as normal (76.3%) and being a viable part of society (88.7%). Moreover, our participants disagreed with the view that being an LGBTQ + physician was a sin (70.6%) or immoral (68.2%). They felt comfortable during history taking (79.0%), physical examination not involving private parts of the body (72.5%), and management for both medical (78.4%) and psychiatric conditions (81.4%) at the hands of LGBTQ + physicians. However, they reported feeling uncomfortable during history taking involving private matters (6.3%) and the physical examination of private parts (16.4%). Older age, absence of LGBTQ + close relatives/friends, and being a Muslim were associated with lower scores of perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians. Conversely, a higher level of education and a reported mismatch between the patient's sex and gender were associated with higher scores. Most participants reported positive perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians. However, some age groups and adherents of Islam showed lower perceived attitude scores and reported feeling uncomfortable receiving medical treatment from LGBTQ + physicians. On the one hand, LGBTQ + physicians have cause to be concerned about this point; on the other hand, finding appropriate approaches to promote positive attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians among these groups of people remains a necessity.
This study recruited 428 Singaporean children at risk of math learning difficulties (MLD; Mage  = 83.9 months, SDage  = 4.35 months; 41% female). Using a factor mixture model that considered both quantitative and qualitative differences in math ability, two qualitatively different groups were identified: one with generalized difficulties across different math skills and the other with more focal difficulties in arithmetic fluency. Reading, working memory capacity, and numeracy (number line estimation skills and numerical discrimination) uniquely explained group membership. Children within each group differed in the extent of difficulties they exhibited, with numeracy variables differentially contributing to math ability in each group. Findings speak against a dimensional view of MLD and underscore the conceptual limitations of using basic numeracy performance to profile learning difficulties.
This study reports the development of an innovative, interactive Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) teaching radiation safety principles in the vascular workplace, using stepwise e-learning with multiple choice question tests (MCQs), educational videos, and a serious game. The aim was to study the MOOC impact on radiation safety knowledge and assess its feasibility and acceptability. An international multicentre prospective study included team members active in the hybrid operating room. The MOOC was offered voluntarily via a secure online learning platform. A standardised MCQ test (15 questions) assessed radiation safety knowledge pre- and post-course (range 0 - 100%). Acceptability and feasibility were tested via the previously validated, Evaluating e-learning system success (EESS) model, using five point Likert scales. In eight centres across four countries, 150 of 203 invited endovascular team members consented. Over a seven week study period, surgeons (28%, including vascular surgery trainees and consultants), nurses (27%, including scrub, circulating and anaesthetic nurses), anaesthetists (43%, including trainees and consultants), and radiographers (3%) participated. Of those, 67% completed the course. The average radiation knowledge improved by 22.8% (95% CI 19.5 - 26.0%; p < .001) after MOOC completion, from 48% to 71% (standard deviation [SD] 14 and 15% respectively), requiring a mean time investment of 169 minutes (SD 89 minutes). In centres with a radiographer, mean knowledge gain after MOOC completion was significantly smaller (14%, SD 19% vs. 24%, SD 16%, p = .036). The course was deemed feasible and acceptable according to the EESS model with a total mean score of 3.68/5. This newly developed, multimodal MOOC was deemed feasible and effective across multiple international centres. The MOOC significantly contributes to radiation safety education of the entire endovascular team, improving radiation safety knowledge. The course may optimise workplace radiation safety behaviour and therefore enhance team and patient safety.
This study reports the preliminary efficacy of an innovative school-based, technology-enhanced social-emotional learning program called "mindfulness-based collaborative social reasoning" (MBCSR) for middle school students. MBCSR was developed by an interdisciplinary team of educational psychologists, mindfulness researchers, computer scientists, and health experts. We integrated the strengths of contemplative approaches, collaborative small group discussions, learning technology, and multidimensional assessments of students' social-emotional outcomes. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study was implemented in four sixth-grade English language arts classrooms (2 experimental and 2 business-as-usual control; N = 74) in a public middle school in the Midwest of the United States. It was co-implemented by researchers and teachers, with sessions occurring for 45 minutes, once per week, for 8 weeks. The MBCSR group showed greater self-efficacy for using Upa-yoga and mindful breathing to regulate their emotions and behaviors ( ηp2$$ {\eta}_p^2 $$ = .13), and lower externalizing ( ηp2$$ {\eta}_p^2 $$ = .07) and bullying behaviors ( ηp2$$ {\eta}_p^2 $$ = .09) at the posttest compared to the control group, after controlling for baseline differences. Students in the experimental group overall showed positive and relaxed emotional and physiological states during the sessions. There were no significant differences between the two groups in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and social skills. This program sets an example for integrating social-emotional learning and academic learning into students' daily content instruction.
This study seeks to evaluate how recent COVID-19 infection affects myocardial perfusion and functional parameters derived from gated myocardial perfusion imaging in patients undergoing evaluation for coronary artery disease. The goal is to enhance our understanding of COVID-19's influence on the cardiovascular system. Conducted at Farshchian Heart Hospital from 2022 to 2023, this case-control study enrolled patients suspected of coronary artery disease, stratified into two groups: those with confirmed COVID-19 infection within the past 6 months (study group) and those without prior COVID-19 infection (control group). Employing a 2-day protocol, stress testing and gated SPECT MPI were performed. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Student's t test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Among the 86 patients included, 43 were in each group. Significantly higher summed stress core and summed difference score values were observed in the study group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, the study group exhibited significantly altered global left ventricular ejection fraction, end-diastolic volume, and end-systolic volume (p < 0.05). Non-perfusion findings, including transient ischemic dilation and transient right ventricular visualization, were more prevalent in the study group. Recent COVID-19 infection is associated with impaired myocardial perfusion and altered functional parameters as detected by MPI. These findings underscore the intricate interplay between COVID-19 and cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation and management strategies to address cardiac complications in affected individuals. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize patient care in the context of COVID-19-associated cardiovascular manifestations.
This study seeks to quantify the mortality effect of low levels of body mass index (BMI) on life insurance applicants who, based on their laboratory profile and other information, appear to be suitable for life insurance coverage. -It has been demonstrated that low BMI is associated with higher mortality risk than normal or near-normal BMI. -Data were collected from over 4.7 million life insurance applicants with available BMI tested between 1995 and 2021, and vital status was assessed via the Social Security Death Master File. Cox models treating BMI as continuous and as a categorical variable were constructed, controlling for age, and split by sex after excluding those with laboratory or biometric test results, which were far enough outside the normal range to imply elevated mortality. -Models treating BMI as a continuous variable and allowing an interaction term for age showed that low BMI was strongly associated with mortality at ages 50 and above in both sexes. In the categorical models, only the lowest category of BMI (below the 1st percentile) in men aged 40-60, the lowest 2 categories (below the 5th percentile) in women aged 40-60, and the lowest 3 categories (below the 10th percentile) in those aged 60-80 years, were significantly associated with elevated mortality. No elevated mortality was detected in those under age 40 with low BMI. -Based on this study, low BMI is associated with elevated mortality in otherwise healthy applicants, but this association is dependent on age.
This study set out to determine the prevalence and the factors contributing to ocular disorders among children with physical and mental disabilities, who represent a vulnerable group in Osun State. This was a cross-sectional study among children with physical and mental disabilities aged 5-17 years using a multistage sampling technique. Demographics, presence of ocular symptoms and determinants of ocular disorders were noted. Distant visual acuities were measured; refraction and ocular examination were performed. Appropriate drug treatment, prescribed spectacle or low vision aids were dispensed as necessary, at subsidized rates. Of 189 children enrolled, 103(54.5%) were males and 86(45.5%) were females, with male to female ratio of 1.2:1. Mean age was 14.7 ± 0.45 years and 28/189 (14.8%) had ocular disorders in either eye. Some of the participants had multiple pathologies. The commonest identified visual disorder was refractive error (11.1%). There was a statistically significant ocular disorder determinant among most mothers of respondents (82.1%) who had ocular disorders and did not receive antenatal care in the hospital, p<0.05. Only 28.6% of children who had ocular disorders were fully immunized. The majority of mothers of children with ocular disorders did not receive antenatal care in the hospital. Health education on the importance of early antenatal care in the hospital is advocated to reduce the occurrence of ocular disorders. Early assessment and correction of ocular problems will prevent unnecessary visual impairment in these vulnerable children.
This study set out to investigate the beliefs of academics regarding the importance of curriculum internationalization in Ethiopian research universities. A convergent-parallel mixed-method design was used to achieve this purpose. Quantitative data was gathered from 415 randomly chosen academics taken from a sample frame of 6808 through a questionnaire. Using a semi-structured interview, 16 purposefully chosen individuals provided qualitative data. The questionnaire's construct, face, content, and pilot test validity were examined. Moreover, triangulation, use of multiple methods, external audits, and low inference descriptors were employed for the qualitative instrument. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percent, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statics (Chi-square, Cramer's-V test, and one-way ANOVA) were used to examine the quantitative data. Bell's "Spectrum of Acceptance of Internationalizing Curriculum," integrated with Ellingboe's "Great Divide," was used to identify the positions of the academics in their beliefs. The qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statements and presented thematically based on research questions. Hence, major findings revealed that academics' representations based on their demographic variables were not as expected; their variation was practically not significant among universities; the majority of academics had crossed Ellingboe's "Great Divide"; significant differences among disciplines and/or universities were not observed in this study. Finally, urging academics to actively integrate international perspectives into their curricula, elevating curriculum internationalization of higher education to a national priority, and undertaking extensive national research emerged as key recommendations for the Ethiopian Research Universities, Ethiopian Ministry of Education, and future research endeavors, respectively.
This study sought to analyse relationships between nurse staffing and patients' length of stay in acute care units and to determine whether non-linear relationships exist between variables. Healthcare systems are complex and it could be assumed that they comprise non-linear associations. However, current planning and evaluation of nurse staffing are based primary on linear reasoning. This quantitative study adopted a retrospective longitudinal design. Retrospective register data, consisting of information relating to 35,306 patient episodes and administrative information concerning 381 nurses, were used. Data were collected in 2009 from 20 somatic inpatient units at a university hospital in Finland as a monthly time series of 2008 data and analysed using Bayesian dependency modelling. Patients' acuity was the most important agent that connected all eleven variables in the dependency network of nurse staffing and short length of stay. Non-linear associations were found between short length of stay and the proportion of Registered Nurses. Skill mix consisting of an average proportion of Registered Nurses (65-80%) was conducive to a short length of stay and predicted a 66% likelihood of short length of stay. Higher and lower percentages of Registered Nurses predicted lower likelihood of short length of stay. Flexible nurse staffing is preferable to fixed staffing to provide patients with shorter length of stay in acute care units. In the present research, the Bayesian method revealed non-linear relationships between nurse staffing and patient and care outcomes.
This study sought to assess how the flipped classroom model of instruction affected self-directed learning readiness and learning outcomes among Nigerian nursing students enrolled in a research method class. Although the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model of instruction has been thoroughly and scientifically investigated in several fields, its potential to promote self-directed learning readiness and learning outcomes in a research method class has not yet been investigated. A quasi-experimental design was employed. To achieve the study's objectives, two experiments were conducted: a pre-test and a post-test. Participants were 64 400-level nursing undergraduates purposively recruited from two government-owned universities in Southeast Nigeria. The experimental group received a flipped classroom model of teaching methods, while the control group received traditional teaching methods (TTM) from April - July 2021. A validated self-directed learning readiness scale and multiple-choice questions derived from a research method course were used to gather data. A structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data. Descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were applied to the collected data. A one-factor independent measure analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and an independent sample t-test was employed to compare the pre-and post-test results of FCM and TTM students. Pre-test results from self-directed learning readiness showed overall scores of 3.99 ± 0.39 and 3.95 ± 0.35 for the traditional teaching method and flipped classroom model, respectively, while post-test results showed overall scores of 3.84 ± 077 for the traditional teaching method and 4.01 ± 0.81 for flipped classroom model. The difference in mean scores between the pre-and post-tests was statistically significant (p=0.030). Pre- (p=.001) and post- (p =.025) learning outcomes for the flipped classroom model were significantly higher than those for the traditional teaching method. The flipped classroom model of instruction had a positive impact on nursing students' readiness for self-directed learning and learning outcomes in the research course. Since the method demonstrated statistically significant benefits in both the development of self-learning abilities and learning achievements, the need to improve learning experiences through the flipped learning method should be promoted.