bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Cash Conversion Cycle on Profitability of the firm: A Study of Oil & Gas and Engineering Sector of Pakistan.
Authors: Iqbal Javed , Alia  Manzoor  , Quratulain Akhtar  , Shaheera Amin
Published: May 2020

The research is aiming at assessing the effect of cash conversion cycle on profitability of the firm.  Three components are used to measure cash conversion cycle (CCC); average receivable period (ARP), average inventory period (AIP) and average payable period (APP).  Henceforth, cash conversion cycle and its determinants are taken as Independent variables. The dependent variable is profitability being measured by return on asset (ROA).  The data was collected with the help of pooled data containing a sample of 10 firms of two manufacturing sector such as Oil & Gas and Engineering, listed on PSX for the period 2010-2018.  Regression and correlation techniques were used for analysis and come up with the outcomes that average receivable period and average inventory period have an adverse significant association with profitability of the firm except average payable period.  In the end, there exists a highly negative significant association among CCC and firm’s profitability as ROA. The results showed that lesser the no. of days of CCC, the firm has greater profitability. This paper contributes to the literature, which shows the association amongst CCC and ROA.
The Role of Social Class on Consumer Behavior: A Study of Eco-friendly Cosmetic Products
Authors: Shaheera Amin  , Aaliya Manzoor  , Fatima Farid
Published: May 2020

In the past few decades, the analysts have noticed an important change in consumers’ behavior while purchasing and picking products, especially in cosmetics. Now, when consumers purchase the product, they pay more attention to health and environment features of the product. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyze Pakistani Consumers’ buying behavior towards Eco-Friendly Cosmetic products. The theory of planned behavior has been applied for better understanding of consumer behavior. Moreover, analyzed the relationship of consumers’ values on their intention to buy eco-friendly cosmetics products. It is studied that consumers’ social class has a moderating effect on consumer’s intention toward purchasing eco-friendly cosmetic products. For quantitative data collection questionnaire is constructed. For questionnaire, variable scales are adapted from literature. Convenience sampling is used for distribution of questionnaire. Data is composed from 260 respondents in Punjab, Pakistan. For analyzing the data, statistical analysis will be done by using SPSS and AMOS.  All variables are significantly influence consumer intention to purchase eco-friendly cosmetics.This research suggests marketers to develop their marketing strategies and promote eco-friendly cosmetics through effective advertising.
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Determinants of Entrepreneurship Success (Thematic Analysis)
Authors: Ashraf Muhmmad Furqan , Mahmood Babak , Ayesha Ch
Published: May 2020

This study has been conducted to explore the important social determinants of entrepreneurship success. Families’ involvement is crucial for entrepreneurship success. The myth is prevailed in our society as successful life is to be opened as to secure a position in public or private sector. Social determinants are not discussed in detail before. To know what social determinants are important to equip success in business? Qualitative exploratory case study method (Yin. K, 2014) was used to explore social determinants in detail. Field notes were taken on note book with pencil and interviews were recorded personally by the researcher himself and these field notes and data were transcribed to document the important patterns and themes. Thematic analysis was applied to the data for analysis purpose. Findings of the study depicted that family business involve in entrepreneurial intention, role model provide supportive material, family financial help, prior business experience, entrepreneurship knowledge and understanding, were the important determinants of entrepreneurship success.At the end of the paper it was suggested that entrepreneurship training must be provided by the government institution and universities must induct degree program in entrepreneurship. Seminars and conferences on entrepreneurship awareness must be organized by nongovernmental organizations with the collaboration of government agencies and institutions.
Relationship between Public Debt Burden and Health Expenditure in Sub-Saharan African Countries: The Role of Institutional Quality
Authors: Said Rusmawati , Morai Abdullahi Sani
Published: May 2020

The historically lower level of public health expenditure of sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries could be partly explained by the mounting debt burden of this region. This consumes a sizable proportion of their domestic resources to debt servicing and potentially decreases their overall budgetary allocations to various sectors in the economy and health expenditure in particular. Using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) approach on a sample of 43 sub-Saharan African countries, we examined the relationship between the public debt burden and health expenditure highlighting the role of institutional quality for the period 2000 – 2014. The empirical result confirms that the relationship between public debt burden and health expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa is negative. Interestingly, however, the marginal effect of the relationship between the public debt burden and health expenditure has shown that such a negative relationship turns out to be positive when the quality of the institutions is at maximum. This suggests that the relationship between the public debt burden and health expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa is a function of institutional quality.  Therefore, to minimize the negative impact of public debt on health expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa, governments should take determine stand to minimize its debt accumulation and intensify efforts toward the improvement of institutional quality in the region comprehensively.
Attitude towards Green Consumption among College and University Students in Bahawalpur Pakistan
Authors: Fazal Asma
Published: May 2020

Green consumption is using goods and services to fulfill needs, adopting a better lifestyle while decreasing the consumption of natural assets, unhealthy material and outflow of waste and impurities in daily lives to save the environment for future generations. The main objective was to identify the impact of Green Attitude on green purchase intention and green purchase behavior along with sub variables. The study was conducted in the area of South Punjab, Pakistan in which the students were taken as consumers to find out if the consumer attitude has any impact on green purchase intention and green purchase behavior. The population of the study was students enrolled in colleges and universities of South Punjab Pakistan which includes the levels of study intermediate, graduation, masters, MPhil and PhD with the sample of 250. SPSS software was used to interpret the collecting data to draw results. This study has limited data, limited time, limited and limited sources, limited population, due to which results of this study may not be generalizable to other population or place. The conclusion of the study was that there is a positive impact of Attitude on Green Purchase Intention and Green Purchase Intention and there is positive and slightly strong relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
Consumers' Attitude Towards Use and Adoption of Online Shopping in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Authors: Muneer Muhammad Zeeshan
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to understand consumer attitude towards online shopping in Pakistan and the subsequent increasing ratio of online shopping. The study describes the consumer attitude towards online shopping. Promotion and Culture Refund has significant positive relationship with consumer attitude and price has negative relationship with the attitude of consumer. Data was collected through a questionnaire. Around 250 questionnaires were pitched to those who used the internet extensively for online shopping. Said data was then analysed with the help of SPSS. The data was gathered mainly from Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The generalization of the model and findings to other developed areas required additional research. The findings suggest positive consumer attitude towards online shopping. Attitude is the most important factor among the four other variables. Online vendors should ensure to provide Refund options and increase the ratio of promotion as prices highly effect consumer attitude.
Alfabetização Científica e as visões deformadas no ensino de ciências: Algumas reflexões sobre os discursos dos professores de física
Authors: Ramos Fernanda Peres , Danhoni Neves Marcos Cesar , Fontes Adriana da Silva , Batista Michel Corci
Published: May 2020

A presença de experiências e identidade com o espírito científico contribui para a aprendizagem no ensino de ciências. Porém, na sala de aula parece existir dificuldades em se estabelecer um ensino de significado e identidade entre os alunos. Existem vertentes no ensino que estudam possibilidades para se promover isso, bem como a detecção dos aspectos que atrapalhem a aprendizagem do conhecimento científico. Entre tais perspectivas está a alfabetização científica, a qual se atém a propor ações que fomentem a identidade do aluno ao conhecimento em trâmite. Possivelmente, o alcance da alfabetização científica em sala passe pela reflexão e identificação das visões sobre ciência que agem como deformações conceituais, contribuindo para o distanciamento da alfabetização científica. Esta pesquisa buscou identificar as concepções sobre alfabetização científica e as visões deformadas entre professores de física. Acredita-se que essas discussões sejam importantes para que o alcance da alfabetização científica entre os alunos e a desconstrução de percepções ingênuas sobre a ciência. Foi possível concluir que, entre as possibilidades para o rompimento das visões deformadas sobre ciências, e logo, o alcance de ações produtivas próximas aos vieses alfabetizadores de ciência esteja o alcance do cumprimento das necessidades formativas entre os professores de ciências.
Educação Matemática Inventiva: Interfaces entre Universidade e Escola
Authors: Da Silva Marcos Roberto , Souza Júnior Arlindo José
Published: May 2020

A Proposta Educacional de Matemática que apresentamos foi desenvolvida em nossa pesquisa de doutorado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, na linha de Educação em Ciências e Matemática. As ações e práticas que divulgamos são fruto de pesquisa qualitativa e estão relacionadas a utilização da robótica educacional como um dispositivo tensionador de experiências no espaço-tempo do estágio-docência em matemática. Tivemos como objetivo compreender como os estagiários de um Curso de Licenciatura em Matemática da Universidade Estadual de Goiás utilizaram o Robô Empilhadeira para produzir uma Proposta Educacional de Matemática. Diagnosticamos que os estagiários utilizaram este robô como um dispositivo para a invenção de problemas e para a invenção de um de mundo que emergiu da escola-campo de estágio. Percebemos que durante as experiências inventivas, os estagiários também inventaram a si mesmos, o que também foi constatado quando aplicaram a sua Proposta Educacional de Matemática aos alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA). As ações e práticas desenvolvidas com o uso do Robô Empilhadeira tensionaram os estagiários e os alunos da EJA, desencadeando deslocamentos em relação às aulas que seguem padrões cristalizados. Neste contexto, emergiu o que denominamos em nossa pesquisa como Educação Matemática Inventiva.
Reflexões acerca do ensino da análise combinatória no ensino médio
Authors: Bastos Antonio Carlos , Lopes Jurema Rosa , Victer Eline das Flores
Published: May 2020

A Análise Combinatória estabelece métodos de contagem, ou mais simplesmente, problemas de contagem, que vem tendo um crescimento muito grande, com aplicações vinculadas ao cotidiano, a fenômenos naturais e em questão do mundo, todavia é tida como um dos assuntos de maior dificuldade em matemática. Este artigo é parte de uma pesquisa e tem como objetivo trazer reflexões para a aprendizagem da Análise Combinatória, em uma proposta que utilize como ferramenta didática à história da matemática e a resolução de problemas. O estudo inserido numa abordagem de pesquisa qualitativa em educação matemática foi desenvolvido em três etapas junto a uma turma do ensino médio técnico de uma instituição pública Federal do Município de Nilópolis /Estado do Rio de Janeiro, com 31 alunos. A partir da curiosidade dos alunos e dos diálogos despertados no desenvolvimento das etapas, os resultados evidenciaram as potencialidades pedagógicas da história da matemática e as boas razões para o ensino com resolução de problemas. Concluímos ser possível aprimorar o processo de aprendizagem da Análise Combinatória, de forma prazerosa, ensinando a matemática com o rigor necessário, e desenvolvendo no educando um espírito reflexivo, criativo, participativo, responsável. Acreditamos que trazemos contribuições importantes vindas da história e da resolução de problemas, para a aprendizagem da Análise Combinatória.
Effectiveness Of Mathematic Learning Media Based On Mobile Learning In Improving Student Learning Motivation
Authors: Nasir A. Muhajir , Nirfayanti Nirfayanti
Published: May 2020

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of mobile learning based learning media on students' learning motivation in the Mathematics Education Study Program FKIP Maros Muslim University. The type of research used in this research was quantitative research with an experimental approach with the research subject being Mathematics Education Study Program students who are taking basic geometry courses in the even semester 2018/2019. The research design used was one group pretest-posttest design. Data was collected through tests and motivational questionnaires. The initial data analysis is used to check the normality of the data. The final analysis used the one sample t-test and normalized n-gain test. The results showed that the average normalized gain of student mathematics learning motivation was in the medium category and there was an increase in student learning motivation after being taught by applying the use of mobile learning in basic geometry learning
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Hots Menggunakan Aplikasi Lectora Inspire
Authors: Latifah Sri , Yuberti Yuberti , Agestiana Vina
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapat para ahli terhadap media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis HOTS menggunakan aplikasi lectora inspire dan mengetahui respon pendidik dan peserta didik terhadap media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis HOTS menggunakan aplikasi lectora inspire.   Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan menggunakan model pengembangan 4D (Four D Models) yang tediri dari tahapan Define, Design, Development, dan Disseminate. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas X. Instrumen penilaian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa lembar validasi serta angket yang diberikan kepada ahli materi, ahli media, pendidik dan peserta didik. Jenis data yang dihasilkan adalah data kualitatif yang dianalisis dengan pedoman kriteria kategori penilaian untuk menentukan kualitas produk. Hasil penilaian terhadap media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis HOTS menggunakan aplikasi lectora inspire  mendapat kriteria sangat baik oleh dengan hasil penilaian ahli materi sebesar 99%, penilaian ahli media sebesar 94%, respon pendidik sebesar 86% dan respon peserta didik dalam uji coba kelompok kecil sebesar 84% serta uji kelompok besar sebesar 86%. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis HOTS menggunakan aplikasi lectora inspire dapat digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran.
Analisis Miskonsepsi Mahasiswa Calon Guru Fisika Menggunakan Quizziz Pada Pokok Bahasan Optika Geometri
Authors: Sholikah Annis , Febriyanti Dwi Suci , Kurniawan Bakhrul Rizky
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui miskonsepsi pada mahasiswa calon guru fisika dengan menggunakan quizizz pada pokok bahasan optika geometri. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian survei. Subyek yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 31 mahasiswa semester 6 jurusan fisika di Universitas Negeri Malang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa masih mengalami miskonsepsi terkait topik optika geometri. Miskonsepsi yang dimaksud berkaitan dengan (1) pembentukan bayangan pada lensa cembung, (2) sifat bayangan pada lensa cembung, (3) pembentukan bayangan pada cermin datar, (4) fungsi lensa, (5) pengertian lup, dan (6) sifat bayangan yang dibentuk oleh lup. Hasil penelitian menemukan adanya miskonsepsi dan kesulitan yang dialami mahasiswa calon guru fisika. Miskonsepsi yang terjadi dikarenakan keterbatasan pengetahuan faktual dan konseptual yang dimiliki mahasiswa.
Profil Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SMA pada Materi Sumber-sumber Energi
Authors: Wijayanti Rina , Siswanto Joko
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan profil kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa SMA pada materi sumber-sumber energi. Data dikumpulkan melalui metode tes berupa soal essay berdasarkan lima indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis menurut Ennis. Hasil tes menunjukkan nilai rata-rata ketercapaian 46,97%, kemampuan memberikan penjelasan sederhana 59,72%, kemampuan membangun  keterampilan dasar 41,67%, kemampuan menyimpulkan 39,17%, kemampuan memberikan penjelasan lanjut 37,22%, dan kemampuan mengatur strategi dan teknik 57,08%.
Peningkatan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Fisika Melalui Model Pembelajaran SETS (Science Environment Technology and Society)
Authors: Sarjono Sarjono
Published: May 2020

Abstract: The objective of this research is to test the effectiveness of Jigsaw learning model for increase activeness and learning outcomes. The research sample was MAN Pemalang Class X MIA semester 1 students in 2019/2020. Tthe problem formulation of the research is how the learning process was, how much the students’ physical activity and the result of learning physics through the models Science Environment Technology and Society (SETS). The results showed there was an increase in the average value of daily tests from 65,17 to 80,75 and the classical completeness from 46.88% to 87,50%, accompanied by the increase of the student’s activity. Keywords: activities and Science Environment Technology and Society (SETS).
Innovar las formas de enseñanza + Involucrar a los alumnos = Provocar aprendizaje significativo
Authors: Morales Flores Ana Yuridia , Pérez Ramírez Laura Ethel
Published: May 2020

Hoy en día las Tecnologías de la Información y la comunicación (TIC) son un recurso didáctico y una vía de comunicación de la cual los docentes de lenguas podemos extraer una utilidad sin precedentes. Todo esto permite aplicar creatividad tanto del docente como del alumno en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje; ya que las TIC nos proporcionan material práctico y didáctico cuyo resultado es una enseñanza más personalizada, aportando retroalimentación del progreso de cada alumno, a la vez que permite alcanzar a más alumnos en menos tiempo, así como también introducir una variedad de elementos de motivación en el aprendizaje.

Otro de los elementos interesantes sobre la tecnología es que además de ser factible de utilizar en el aula presencial, ofrece la posibilidad de que los alumnos extiendan su aprendizaje más allá del aula, esto es, a su espacio personal, gracias a la gran cantidad y al acceso universal a recursos de aprendizaje a través de sitios de internet que son además de útiles, gratuitos.

Durante el proceso de innovación de nuestro entorno de clase, pudimos encontrar varias aplicaciones que se pueden utilizar para promover un impacto positivo en los alumnos y los resultados no solo fueron significativos sino también fascinantes.
Quizlet, Quizizz, Kahoot & Lyricstraining: aprendizaje lúdico digital de una segunda lengua.
Authors: Mendoza Batista Ana Maria
Published: May 2020

La tecnología coadyuva a promover el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje y a motivar a los aprendientes en ese proceso. La vasta gama de recursos educativos abiertos  que se encuentran en línea son una poderosa herramienta, sin embargo es indispensable discriminar los conocimientos de contenido, pedagógicos,y tecnológicos con fundamento en el TPACK para desarrollar material digital interactivo. Se proponen cuatro recursos educativos abiertos con fundamentos lúdicos que apoyan la adquisición de una segunda lengua.
Experiences of a multi-ethnic population with obesity receiving dietary interventions and probiotics in pregnancy, from the Healthy Mums and Babies randomised trial
Authors: Okesene-Gafa Karaponi , McCowan Lesley , McKinlay Chris , Nielsen Deirdre , Wilson Jess , Taylor Rennae , Wall Clare , Thompson John , Crowther Caroline , Henning Marcus
Published: May 2020

Aim

To evaluate multi-ethnic participants’ feedback from the Healthy Mums and Babies (HUMBA) trial.

Methods

In conjunction with the HUMBA trial, a survey of dietary educational preferences (provided by community health workers (CHWs) and supported by text messages) or routine dietary advice with probiotic or placebo capsules was conducted in a multi-ethnic sample of pregnant women with obesity residing in an area of high deprivation in South Auckland, New Zealand (NZ).

Results

Of 230 participants, median BMI was 38.6 kg/m2, 22% were Māori, 49% Pacific and 64% in highest deprivation quintile. Over 80% completed the survey. Participants reported overall-experience was positive (92%); capsules easy to take (80%); if probiotics improved health, they would recommend to a friend (97%). Participants in dietary intervention reported input by CHWs helped: change their food intake (70%); eat healthy (73%); set goals to change diet (62%); keep to recommended weight-gain (63%); and would recommend intervention to a friend (82%). Participants reported text messages: were read (93%); helped them eat healthy (65%); messages from baby was a good idea (79%) and would recommend to a friend (79%). Satisfaction with CHW was not related to weight-gain or birthweight.

Conclusions

In this high needs’ population, feedback of participation in the HUMBA trial was very positive. The dietary intervention provided by CHWs was valued.
Comportamientos generacionales y contenidos informativos que construyen el mundo de las Fake News en Ecuador
Authors: Benítez Vite Michelle Alexandra , Hidalgo Albuja Patricia Elizabeth
Published: May 2020

El presente trabajo se basa en una revisión bibliográfica que describe cómo funcionan las noticias falsas, su creación, objetivos y el entorno en el que se desarrollan. Partiendo de ello, el objetivo de estudio es analizar que comportamientos y tipos de contenido configuran el mundo de las noticias falsas en el Ecuador. Tomando elementos de teorías como la del Modelo de la probabilidad de elaboración de la persuasión (ELM), el modelo de comunicación de Costa (2012) y las diferencias generacionales planteadas por Kotler y Keller (2012), se crea un modelo de investigación conceptual y se extraen posibles relaciones que arrojan preguntas de investigación sobre el tema. A través de encuestas y análisis de casos, se llega a la conclusión de que ciertos comportamientos ante las noticias falsas tienen relación directa con la edad, como preferencias de medios informativos y carácter de contenidos favoritos. Sin embargo, algunas de las relaciones planteadas arrojan resultados inconcluyentes que deberían ser explorados en futuras investigaciones.
Ecocidio en México: Conceptualización a través de un Análisis de la Jurisdicción Nacional e Internacional
Authors: Apud López Zaira Ramírez , Apud López Tammara Ramírez
Published: May 2020

En la actualidad las temáticas ambientales han cobrado relevancia ante el planteamiento de los cambios que se han generado en el ambiente, producto de las múltiples actividades antropogénicas. Los diversos reportes y estadísticas de las entidades dedicadas al cuidado y protección del ambiente han sido cruciales para reconocer la existencia de vacíos legales en este ámbito. En México, por la diversidad de sus ecosistemas y su extensión territorial, se reconoce el esfuerzo requerido por parte de todas las instancias oficiales y legales involucradas, sin embargo, en lo ambiental surge un concepto que no se tiene legislado, ni tampoco definido claramente, este término es el Ecocidio. El propósito de esta investigación es realizar un análisis-sintético, para conocer la importancia y amplitud del concepto Ecocidio, así como presentar las lagunas legales que tiene el sistema jurídico en México, en comparación con otros ambientes internacionales. Lo anterior nos permite desarrollar un significado sobre Ecocidio, para tener una conceptualización tentativa de acuerdo a las problemáticas actuales y entender su relevancia en el sistema legal.
Fundamentos Metodológicos de la Investigación: El Génesis del Nuevo Conocimiento
Authors: Hurtado Talavera Frank Junior
Published: May 2020

La especie humana conocida como Homo sapiens tiene una capacidad que lo diferencia de otras especies, referida al desarrollo de la razón a través de la inteligencia y la amplitud del conocimiento. Pues, el Homo sapiens es la única especie que puede razonar, analizar, describir, interpretar, cuestionar, sintetizar y reflexionar sobre las otras especies. Cabe destacar que esta teoría solo pudo ser conocida a través del estudio de las ciencias haciendo uso de la investigación en sus diversos métodos para su comprobación. La capacidad de descubrir manifestada por el hombre le ha permitido desarrollar su capacidad de indagación y por ende de descubrimiento, a ese resultado le llamaremos “investigación”, que no es más que un proceso analítico, reflexivo, sistemático que permite descubrir conocimientos confiables, fidedignos y validos sobre todo lo que rodea al hombre. Este artículo teórico tiene como objetivo principal develar la importancia de los fundamentos metodológicos de la investigación científica en la adquisición de nuevos conocimientos. La metodología implementada es el enfoque cualitativo con una investigación documental bajo el método hermenéutico. Se pudo concluir que el manejo correcto de las terminologías en la metodología permite al investigador abordar el enfoque investigativo que requiere aplicar, tomando en cuenta el contexto, situación, recursos, objetivos y problemas de estudio. Por ende, el uso adecuado de los fundamentos metodológicos de la investigación científica es determinante en el éxito de una investigación.
Developing Test Content For the United States Medical Licensing Examination
Authors: Swanson David B. , Holtzman Katherine Z. , Johnson David A.
Published: May 2020

Developing test content for the USMLE involves significant efforts from physician volunteers and staff associated with the program. The bedrock of this process takes place among the test materials development committees (TMDCs) where physicians and content experts write multiple-choice questions for all three USMLE Steps. Ongoing assessment of the item pool by the respective Step Committees initiates item-writing assignments that bolster or maintain content in specific areas. Staff at the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) then assist item-writers to assure a consistent style and structure for all USMLE test items. All test materials are crafted to complement an overall examination blueprint. Multiple levels of review and pre-testing ensure that all test items making their way onto examination forms as live or ‘scored' material are appropriate, statistically sound and presented in test forms balanced to be consistent with the content outline and examination blueprint.
Setting the Standard for Recovery: Physicians' Health Programs
Authors: DuPont Robert L. , McLellan A. Thomas , White William L. , Merlo Lisa J. , Gold Mark S.
Published: May 2020

A sample of 904 physicians consecutively admitted to 16 state Physicians' Health Programs (PHPs) was studied for 5 years or longer to characterize the outcomes of this episode of care and to explore the elements of these programs that could improve the care of other addicted populations. The study consisted of two phases: the first characterized the PHPs and their system of care management, while the second described the outcomes of the study sample as revealed in the PHP records. The programs were abstinence-based, requiring physicians to abstain from any use of alcohol or other drugs of abuse as assessed by frequent random tests typically lasting for 5 years. Tests rapidly identified any return to substance use, leading to swift and significant consequences. Remarkably, 78% of participants had no positive test for either alcohol or drugs over the 5-year period of intensive monitoring. At post-treatment follow-up 72% of the physicians were continuing to practice medicine. The unique PHP care management included close linkages to the 12-step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and the use of residential and outpatient treatment programs that were selected for their excellence.
Welches Wissen brauchen Lehrkräfte für inklusiven Unterricht?
Authors: Greiner Franziska , Sommer Sabine , Czempiel Stefanie , Kracke Bärbel
Published: May 2020

Die Forschung zu professionellen Lehrkompetenzen im Kontext Inklusion fokussiert bislang Einstellungen und bildet das professionelle Wissen unzureichend ab. Der vorliegende Beitrag untersucht, welche Wissensbestände aus Sicht von in inklusiven Settings tätigen Lehrkräften notwendig sind, um mit Inklusion im schulischen Kontext professionell umgehen zu können. Mit einem literaturbasierten Kategoriensystem wurden die Interviews von 53 Lehrkräften verschiedener Schulformen analysiert. Zunächst wird die Perspektive aller befragten Lehrkräfte dargestellt, anschließend erfolgt eine nach Schulform und Schulentwicklungsstand differenzierte Auswertung. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Lehrkräfte die aus der Forschungsliteratur abstrahierten Wissensbestände nennen, diese jedoch um induktive Kategorien ergänzt werden sollten. Dabei unterscheiden sich die Aussagen hinsichtlich der Schulformen. Sichtbar wird auch ein Zusammenhang zwischen Schulkontext und Professionalisierung der einzelnen Lehrkraft, welcher konkrete Hinweise für die Gestaltung von inklusionsbezogenen Fortund Weiterbildungen von Lehrkräften geben kann.
Professionalisierung inklusiver Schulentwicklungsprozesse
Authors: Kuhl Poldi , Müller Ulrike Beate
Published: May 2020

Die Umsetzung schulischer Inklusion (UN-BRK 2008) stellt Schulen und Lehrkräfte vor große Herausforderungen, auf die Lehrkräfte im Rahmen ihres Studiums oft nicht hinreichend vorbereitet wurden (Werning 2017). Einem entsprechend großen Fortbildungsbedarf steht jedoch oft kein passendes Fortbildungsangebot gegenüber (Richter, Kuhl und Pant 2012). Die Fortbildungsreihe »Jede(r) ist besonders« (JIB) der Deutschen Schulakademie (DSA) intendiert, zur Professionalisierung der schulischen Arbeit von Schulleitungen und Lehrkräften beizutragen und gute inklusive Praxis zu verbreiten. Die begleitende wissenschaftliche Evaluation, die JIB-Evaluation, soll es mithilfe einer Triangulation verschiedener methodischer Zugänge ermöglichen, evidenzbasiert Aussagen über die Wirksamkeit von JIB zu treffen. Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden erste Befunde der Analysen zu Schulentwicklungszielen, die sich die Schulen im Rahmen von JIB gesetzt haben, berichtet und diskutiert, um Transferund Implementationsprozesse im Kontext sich verändernder Schulen nachzuzeichnen.
Weiterbildendes Studium »Deutsch als Zweitsprache und Mehrsprachigkeit« an der Universität Paderborn
Authors: Berkel-Otto Lisa , Böttger Lydia , Fischer Nele , Vasylyeva Tetyana , Hammer Svenja , Niederhaus Constanze
Published: May 2020

Eine Facette von Vielfalt im schulischen Kontext und damit einen Aspekt von Inklusion stellt migrationsbedingte Mehrsprachigkeit dar. Die weit verbreitete Diskussion um Deutsch als Zweitsprache und durchgängige Sprachbildung kann daher als Teil der Diskussion um Inklusion betrachtet werden und hat wie diese eine hohe Relevanz für Lehrkräfte.
Ergebnisse zur forschungsbasierten Entwicklung, Implementation, Evaluation und Weiterentwicklung eines Fortbildungsangebotes für Lehrkräfte zum »Professionellen Umgang mit heterogenen Lerngruppen«
Authors: Baust Christina
Published: May 2020

Im Rahmen des Beitrags wird der Frage nachgegangen, inwiefern eine Lehrerfortbildung zum »Professionellen Umgang mit heterogenen Lerngruppen« heterogenitätssensibles Handeln von Lehrkräften zu fördern vermag. Dazu wurde die Fortbildungspraxis mithilfe von Beobachtungsprotokollen und verschriftlichten Reflexionsaufgaben aus zwei Fortbildungsrunden systematisch erfasst. Mithilfe einer inhaltsanalytischen Auswertung (Mayring 2015) und anschließender Triangulation dieser beiden Datenquellen konnten die Lernprozesse der Teilnehmenden nachgezeichnet werden. Dabei bildete die forschungsbasierte Entwicklung, Implementation, Evaluation und Weiterentwicklung des Fortbildungsangebotes nach dem Design-Based Research Ansatz den Rahmen der Studie. Ein zentrales Ergebnis sind die unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen der Bewusstheit der eigenen Beobachtungsund Handlungspraxis der Lehrkräfte sowie die Ausprägungen der Bereitschaft, die Beobachtungsund Handlungspraxis weiterzuentwickeln. Die Teilnehmenden differenzieren diese Ausprägungen im Verlauf der einzelnen Fortbildungsphasen aus.
Evidenzbasierung und Zusammenhangsanalysen in der Lehrkräftebildung
Authors: Wedel Alexander , Pfetsch Jan , Ittel Angela
Published: May 2020

Die Lehrkräftebildung verwendet das wissenschaftliche Konstrukt der Evidenz als Grundlage von Entscheidungsprozessen in der Gestaltung von Lerngelegenheiten zu inklusivem Unterrichten. Zwar ist der Zusammenhang von Diagnosewissen und positiver Einstellung zu inklusivem Unterrichten anerkannt, die dazu verfügbare quantitative Evidenz unterliegt jedoch zahlreichen Einschränkungen. Wir diskutieren die Bedingungen der Herstellung von Evidenz in der Lehrkräftebildung und zeigen im Kontext von Zusammenhangsanalysen typische Fehlerquellen klassischer Berechnungsverfahren auf. Datengrundlage ist eine quasi-experimentelle Studie mit 63 Lehramtsstudierenden, die problemorientiert oder instruktionsbasiert pädagogisches Diagnostizieren lernen. Durch die Anwendung eines innovativen statistischen Verfahrens, mit dem manifeste Wachstumskurvenmodelle in kleinen Stichproben berechnet werden können, zeigen wir, dass ein Zuwachs an Diagnosewissen mit einer Steigerung positiver Einstellungen zu inklusivem Unterrichten einhergehen kann. Im Anschluss diskutieren wir die Bedeutung der Ergebnisse für den Übergang angehender Lehrkräfte in die Schulpraxis.
Inklusion und Digitalisierung in der Lehrerbildung
Authors: Weidenhiller Patrizia , Miesera Susanne , Nerdel Claudia
Published: May 2020

Inklusion ist die Aufgabe aller Lehrkräfte. Eine inklusionsdidaktische Lehrveranstaltung begünstigt, basierend auf Forschungsergebnissen und im Hinblick auf die Herausforderungen der schulischen Praxis, die professionelle Handlungskompetenz angehender Lehrkräfte. Das Lehrkonzept berücksichtigt die bisher wenig beforschte Inklusion am Gymnasium mit einer inklusionsdidaktischen Lehrveranstaltung für Masterstudierende des gymnasialen Lehramts im Fach Biologie. Im Lehrkonzept werden die beiden Querschnittsthemen Inklusion und Digitalisierung verknüpft und damit die Professionalisierung gefördert. Ziel ist die Kompetenzförderung Studierender, inklusiv unter dem Einsatz digitaler Medien zu unterrichten und ihre Einstellung und Selbstwirksamkeitserwartung im inklusiven Kontext zu steigern.
Application of NANDA, NIC, NOC Diagnosis: Acute Pain In Improving Quality of Nursing Documentation
Authors: Rinenggantyas Nikodimus Margo , Rofii M , Dwiantoro Luky
Published: May 2020

Background: The diagnosis of pain documented in the nursing care process still needs to be evaluated. The reason is because there is still diversity in formulating the problem due to diverse nursing education, nurse knowledge, and even differences in reference standards used. Purpose: This study aimed to find out the application of diagnoses of nanda, nic, noc in improving the quality of nursing documentation.Method: This research method uses research design using descriptive analytics. The population in this study were 150 nurses in the inpatient hospital room of H.L Manambai Abdulkadir. The study sample was 73 nurses. The variable of this study is the application of diagnoses nanda, nic, noc in improving the quality of nursing documentation. Research instruments using questionnaires and statistical tests using frequency distribution.Results: The results show that the majority of nurse respondents had a female sex of 73%, and male sex numbered 27%. Based on the results of research that has been done, it was found that the majority of nurse respondents had an age of 31-40 years which was 41%, and those aged 20-30 years amounted to 32% and those aged > 40 years amounted to 27%. Based on the results of research that has been done, it was found that the majority of nurse respondents had the Application of NANDA, NIC, NOC Diagnosis in improving the Quality of Nursing Documentation by 55% and less by 45%. application of NANDA, NIC, NOC diagnoses in improving the quality of nursing documentation is good and the need for regular training to maintain it.Conclusion: From the research concluded that the use of diagnosis can improve the quality of nursing documentation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Onboarding and Orientation Program
Authors: Lambert Cheryl
Published: May 2020

Background: The influx of advanced practice nurses into the healthcare industry has established the need for a postgraduate program for APRNs. Numerous studies have shown the efficacy of an onboarding process; however, there were limitations to the reviews.Purpose: This study aimed to determine formal orientation and orientation programs, compared to current APRN orientation and orientation can improve the competence and quality of APRN care for eight weeks.Methods: The participants were six currently practicing APRNs with eleven months to five years practicing as independent providers. The response rate in the pre-assessment phase was 100% and 66.7% in the post-assessment phase. Two APRNs came onboard after the start of the project, and one APRN opted out. There were no preceptors available for the completion of the CoEPCE competency tool. The APRN onboarding and orientation program utilized a competency tool with pre- and post-assessments. Emails with attached competency tool sent to APRNs for completion of pre- and post-assessments. The APRNs completed the pre- and post-competency assessments on the first day of implementation and the last day of week eight. The collection of data from the pre- and post-competency tool commenced in week nine and imported into Microsoft Excel for analysis. The data collected from the CoEPCE tool, as highlighted in the implementation phase, has significant changesResults: The outcomes revealed that the changes were not significantly statistical at the p-level of 0.05 in the seven domains because none of the p-values were less than 0.05. However, the results revealed that deficits in statistical significance should not deem that the onboarding process was not successful.Conclusion: The results demonstrated evidence of the importance of an APRN postgraduate program in enhancing competencies. However, larger sample sizes are substantial to show statistically changes for reliability and validity
Developing Ambitious Mathematics Instruction Through Web-Based Coaching: A Randomized Field Trial
Authors: Kraft Matthew A. , Hill Heather C.
Published: May 2020

This article describes and evaluates a web-based coaching program designed to support teachers in implementing Common Core–aligned math instruction. Web-based coaching programs can be operated at relatively lower costs, are scalable, and make it more feasible to pair teachers with coaches who have expertise in their content area and grade level. Results from our randomized field trial document sizable and sustained effects on both teachers’ ability to analyze instruction and on their instructional practice, as measured by the Mathematical Quality of Instruction instrument and student surveys. However, these improvements in instruction did not result in corresponding increases in math test scores as measured by state standardized tests or interim assessments. We discuss several possible explanations for this pattern of results.
Downlink Resource Sharing and Caching Helper Selection Control Maximized Multicast Video Delivery Capacity in Dense D2D 5G Networks
Authors: Phan Thanh-Minh , Vo Nguyen-Son , Bui Minh-Phung , Dang Xuan-Kien , Ha Dac-Binh
Published: May 2020

In 5G ultra-dense networks, a large number of mobile users (MUs) request a huge amount of high data rate video traffic causing a peak congestion situation at the macro base station (MBS) and small-cell base stations. This situation certainly reduces the total video capacity delivered to the MUs. In this paper, we exploit the available spectrum and storage resources of the MUs as well as the wireless broadcast nature of device-to-device (D2D) communications to propose a joint downlink resource sharing and caching helper selection (DRS-CHS) control to maximize the multicast video delivery capacity in dense D2D 5G networks. We assume that the MUs are divided into different clusters in which they can communicate with each other by D2D communications. There are two types of MUs in each cluster including the requesting users (RUs) that request the video and the caching helpers (CHs) that have cached the video. In addition, there are some sharing users (SUs) that can share their downlink resources with the CHs and the RUs for D2D multicast communications. A DRS-CHS optimization problem is then formulated and solved for an optimal control process of how to select a CH in each cluster and how to assign an SU to share its downlink resource with the selected CH such that the total video delivery capacity multicasted from the CHs to the RUs in all clusters is maximized. Simulation results demonstrate the benefits of the proposed DRS-CHS control solution compared to other conventional benchmarks.
A Monitoring Policy Framework for the United States Endangered Species Act
Authors: Evansen Meg , Malcom Jacob , Carter Andrew
Published: May 2020

Biodiversity is deteriorating at a global level as human actions like development, overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and other factors have led to a dramatic increase in the rate of extinction. The U.S. Endangered Species Act is considered one of the strongest laws in the world for protecting wildlife, but its effectiveness depends on proper implementation. Despite the importance of ensuring such proper implementation, the agencies that implement the Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (FWS and NMFS; Collectively, the Services) have no systematic monitoring policy to allow such evaluation. This lack of monitoring means the Services cannot accurately evaluate the success of recovery actions, make effective listing, delisting, and downlisting decisions, which can not only put species at risk for further decline, but also result in the misallocation of oftentimes scarce conservation funding. We posit that the absence of a monitoring policy has led to the lack of comprehensive systems to monitor and report on: a) compliance with the law, b) the effectiveness of conservation actions, or c) the state of listed species populations or the status of their threats. To help address this gap, we drafted a monitoring policy that covers (1) biological monitoring; (2) threats monitoring; (3) compliance monitoring; (4) effectiveness monitoring; and (5) investment analysis. The need for increased transparency within and outside the Services; accommodating emerging technologies; and addressing the need for detailed qualitative and quantitative data are considered in this proposal. This blueprint provides a starting point for more detailed monitoring policy and guidance that can help ensure efficient and effective implementation of the ESA and lead to better conservation outcomes for imperiled species.
Prediction of Traffic-Violation Using Data Mining Techniques
Authors: Amiruzzaman
Published: May 2020

This paper presents the prediction of traffic-violations using data mining techniques, more specifically, when most likely a traffic-violation may happen. Also, what are the contributing factors that may cause more damages (e.g., personal injury, property damage, etc.) are discussed in this paper. The national database for traffic-violation was considered for the mining and analyzed results indicated that a few specific times are probable for traffic-violations. Moreover, most accidents happened on specific days and times. The findings of this work could help prevent some traffic-violations or reduce the chance of occurrence. These results can be used to increase cautions and traffic-safety tips.
Electronic waste management in Romania: pathways for sustainable practices
Authors: MIHAI Florin Constantin
Published: May 2020

This chapter aims to examine the current challenges in electronic waste (e-waste) management in a new EU Member State like Romania. The chapter analyses the route from unsound disposal practices (e.g. illegal dumping) towards sustainable practices of e-waste under EU targets and objectives. This e-waste stream is toxic for the environment and public health, thus, proper collection, treatment, and recycling facilities are required. The waste management infrastructure must be completed by a comprehensive e-waste statistic database, reliable monitoring, and law enforcement activities. The chapter reveals the current gaps in e-waste management activities in Romania while highlighting the best practices in this sector. The chapter identifies the specific pathways for sustainable practices associated with electronic waste management. The role of different actors involved in e-waste flows is examined such as public institutions, private sector, NGOs or local community. This emerging e-waste stream has a high recycling and recovery potential which could further support a circular economy in Romania.