bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of Primary School Teachers' Professional Competencies and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies
Authors: Zhakiyanova Zhanna , Zhaitapova Altnay , Orakova Amangul , Baizhekina Shynargul , Shnaider Vladimir , Nametkulova Farida
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine primary school teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) levels and teaching self-efficacy according to their general demographic characteristics. Descriptive and correlational research methods were used in the study. The quantitative sample of the study consists of 217 teachers working in primary schools in Astana province in the 2022-2023 academic year. Personal information form, TPACK and Teaching Self-Efficacy scales were used as data collection tools. Information about the demographic variables of the participants was given with descriptive statistics including frequency and percentage. Independent sample T-Test, one-way ANOVA test, Tukey test, and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis. As a result of the quantitative analyses, TPACK competencies of the teachers were found to be at a medium level, whereas their self-efficacy beliefs were found to be at a high level. Significant differences were observed in gender and professional seniority variables in terms of TPACK competencies. Especially the technology knowledge competencies of female teachers were found to be at low level. Again, the technology knowledge of teachers with high professional seniority was found to be significantly low. Finally, significant and positive relationships were found between self-efficacy beliefs and TPACK competencies of primary school teachers.
Investigating Benefits Realization of Information Security Policies for Palestine Higher Education: An SEM – ANN Approach
Authors: Iriqat Yousef Mohammad
Published: August 2023

In essence, Information Security Management (ISM) is a real-life situation based on its characteristics; confidentiality, integrity, and availability. To generate knowledge based on eight key concepts of ISM supported by popular management theory that uses the core principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling (PLOC). The research will investigate benefits realization for IS Policies (ISP) by integrating Cranfield Benefits Management Model CBMM. A conceptual research model will be developed from extant academic literature, standards, and the examination of interrelationships between the objectives and practices, and refined via survey data from managers and security professionals based in Palestine higher education institutions. A benefits realization plan BRP is used to define the benefits of the overall ISM work and responsibilities for their realization, measurement and reporting for the ISP realization. Building on these previous efforts, the purpose of this study is to investigate the conceptual theoretical model to recognize benefits realization in the ISP based on the many guidelines and standards available in both academia and practice. Such a conceptual model could provide educational institutions with a favoured benefits realization approach to ISP and future research activities for Palestine higher education institutions. In the context of applied research, the research will use a quantitative method research paradigm using a grounded theory that employs quantitative data. The model used in this research was analysed in two steps. In the first step, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to determine significant determinants that affect the adoption of PLOC in the ISP realization. In the second step, a Neural Network Model ANN was applied to validate the findings in step 1 and establish the relative importance of each determinant to the adoption of ISP realization. The expected achievable benefits attributes from ISP implementation may include the following; It is beneficiary, gain, attributable and discernible.
Intraocular Lens Materials: A Detailed Assessment of Benefits and Drawbacks
Authors: Hashim Halah A. , Mohammed Mohammed Fawzi
Published: August 2023

Intraocular lenses (IOLs), which are used to repair vision in a large number of patients following cataract surgeries, are potentially the most significant single advancement in ophthalmology. The first IOLs were made by the only biomaterial available for implantation over decay which is a rigid plastic namely, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), The main drawback of PMMA is that it necessitates the largest incision in cataract surgery, with the corneal incision is as large as the optics of the IOLs. Because the essential intention of forward-thinking cataract surgery is to make the smallest incision possible, the IOLs must be adaptable and bend. This intention can be accomplished by enhancing the model and matter of IOLs.  There are also some characteristics associated with IOLs materials that may have some impact such as (Refractive Index, Water content, Glistening, Etc.), The improvement of the first silicone IOLs used to overcome that problem but it is now rarely used and has been replaced with an Acrylic hydrogel material that provides a good performance; researchers are still evaluating suitable IOLs materials.
How Do the Images of Scientists in Secondary School Science Textbooks Affect Students’ Perceptions of Scientists?
Authors: Arslan Kevser , Akcay Hakan , Kapici Hasan Ozgur
Published: August 2023

This study aims to reveal whether there are any relations between secondary school students' perceptions of scientists and the images of scientists in secondary school science textbooks. The participants of the study were 140 secondary school students from a public school. The study is based on a qualitative research methodology.  Qualitative research methods were used in the research. As a data collection tools, the Draw a Scientist Test (DAST) and secondary school science textbooks were used. The drawings obtained from the students and the images of scientists in the science textbooks were analyzed in the context of the determined themes. As a result of the study, it was determined that the students generally drew the scientist as male, thoughtful, wearing a lab coat and glasses, and young, with long and curly hair. It has been observed that scientists express their working environment as people who work alone in the laboratory and library environment. It also stands out that they benefit from computers and other technological apparatus like telescopes. It was determined that the students mostly included the drawings of Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Albert Einstein at each grade level as famous scientists. It has been determined that the drawings made by the students were influenced by the images from the textbooks.
Self-Efficacy for Research: Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Research Self-Efficacy Scale (C-RSES)
Authors: Tas Yasemin , Demiral-Uzan Muruvvet , Uzan Erol
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive research self-efficacy scale (C-RSES) to measure the research self-efficacy of both graduate students and academics in any discipline. Data were gathered nationwide in Turkey from 1301 researchers including graduate students and academics. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a 28-item C-RSES with six factors, namely Literature Review and Research Problem, Discussion, Data Analysis, Research Plan, Research Ethics, and Conceptual/Theoretical Framework. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed factor structure. Factorial invariance of the C-RSES across males and females was shown. Cronbach’s alpha reliabilities for the subscales ranged from .85 to .94, which indicates high internal consistency for the scores obtained from the scale. Additionally, using multivariate analysis of variance, researchers with and without a Ph.D. were compared regarding their research self-efficacy aspects. The findings of the study provided evidence for the validity and reliability of the C-RSES. It is suggested that C-RSES is promising to measure the research self-efficacy of graduate students and academics.
Using Motivational Theories to Study Imposter Phenomenon Among Academics
Authors: Taasoobshirazi Gita , Hord Amy , Vaughn Ashley , Treadaway Hailey , Johnson Marcus Lee
Published: August 2023

The present study analyzes Imposter Phenomenon (IP) through the lens of three different motivational frameworks. Expectancy Value Theory, Attribution Theory, and Self-Determination Theory were used to study IP among academics.  With 72% of participants experiencing frequent or intense IP levels, IP was prevalent among those sampled. Females experienced higher IP than males, although race and first-generation status did not significantly impact IP levels. Post docs had higher IP scores than tenured faculty and full-time non-tenured faculty had higher IP scores than tenured faculty. Younger academics had higher IP scores. Analyses of the motivational frameworks showed significant differences by IP level.
Should English Language Teaching Undergraduate Programs in Turkey be Restructured? Views of Pre-Service English Language Teachers
Authors: Onal Ahmet
Published: August 2023

English language teachers in Turkey are officially entitled to teach at any level (from kindergarten to university) and any age group; however, it has been repeatedly argued that teaching English to young learners is different from teaching English to teenagers and/or adults as they require diverse skills, competences, qualifications and expertise (Bland, 2019; Enever, 2014; Gungor, 2020; Linse, 2005; Öztürk Aydın, 2019; Rich, 2019). Moving from this line of reasoning, this study, first of all, aims to investigate whether ELT undergraduate programs in Turkey need to be restructured from the perspectives of pre-service English language teachers. Closely related to this aim, this study also intends to identify the degree to which their undergraduate training prepares pre-service English language teachers (PSTs) for the different school levels they are to work at. With these two complementary aims in mind, this study has employed a qualitative research paradigm. 192 senior pre-service English language teachers who take practicum courses and study at the English Language Teaching (ELT) programs of 14 different state and private universities in Turkey have participated in this study. The data for the study has been collected via an online survey form and a focus group interview. The findings show that ELT undergraduate programs prepare PSTs satisfactorily to work at primary and secondary level schools from the perspectives of PSTs. However, PSTs believe that their undergraduate program cannot prepare them as satisfactorily to work at pre-primary school, high school and university levels. Furthermore, almost half of the PSTs agree that ELT undergraduate programs within Education Faculties should be restructured as ‘ELT for young learners’ and ‘ELT for teenagers/adults’.
Endorsement of Intimate Partner Violence among Afghan Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 2015 DHS Data
Authors: Kim Eunice E. , Alemi Qais , Ortiz Larry , Nichols Mary Alvin
Published: August 2023

There are ongoing global efforts to mitigate intimate partner violence (IPV); nevertheless, IPV is extensive in conflict-affected countries like Afghanistan. This study examined disparities in IPV endorsement among Afghan women using data from the 2015 Afghanistan Demographic and Health Survey of 20,793 ethnically diverse married women. We adopted intersectionality and social entrapment theories to account for various socio-cultural factors that explain IPV endorsement in the Afghan context. The results revealed that over 80% of respondents endorsed physical IPV in various circumstances. Hierarchical logistic regression estimated over threefold effects of broader social and cultural factors with a Nagelkerke R Square value of 0.131 (13.1%) variance in the IPV endorsement than the commonly found socio-demographic risk factors with a Nagelkerke R Square value of 0.041 (4.1%) variance. According to our multivariate analysis, the most significant predictor was fear of husbands, which explained 9.4% of the variance. Province-level political conflict severity and prior exposure to parental IPV accounted for another 1.6% and .8% variance, respectively. We also noted many culture- and context-specific variations, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach to addressing the issue of Afghan women’s stance on IPV.
Teaching Intrapersonal Conflict: A Necessity in a Post COVID World
Authors: Elmoudden Sanae
Published: August 2023

At the university level, mental health and mental illness education is still limited to clinical disciplines. However, Post COVID-19 mental health issues have become an epidemic that the university cannot ignore. Left alone to clinical disciplines, mental health issues appear as a health disturbance instead of a daily process of internal negotiations in need of acceptance and promotion.  Indeed, the normalization of mental health can lead students to seek the required help with no fear of diagnosis stigma. By interviewing students and faculty about their mental health journey during COVID and Post-COVID 19, this paper proposes different spaces where the normalization of mental health can be integrated easily within Higher Education. One of the spaces alluded to in the paper is an inclusive language that incorporates neurodiversity mental illness. However, the main purpose of this focuses on intrapersonal conflict as a discursive space where teaching can become mindful.
Analysis of Environmental Literacy Levels of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Samur Hayati , Akman Ozkan
Published: August 2023

For a sustainable environment, raising future generations as environmentally literate individuals is vital, and this responsibility falls on the shoulders of teachers. Because the construction of future generations is the duty of teachers, to carry out this responsibility, teachers and pre-service teachers, from education faculties to the schools where they work, must first be environmentally literate individuals themselves. In this case, the study aims to examine the environmental literacy of social studies pre-service teachers in a versatile way. For this purpose, the descriptive survey model was used in the study, and the collected quantitative data were analyzed. In order to investigate the environmental literacy levels of pre-service teachers, a 4-dimensional scale developed by Kaplowitz and Levine (2005) and adapted by Teksöz, Şahin, and Ertepınar (2010) according to Turkish education and Turkish conditions was used in this study. Within the scope of the research, the relevant scale was applied to a total of 376 pre-service teachers studying in the Social Studies Teaching program of Erciyes University and Süleyman Demirel University in Turkey. According to the results, a significant difference was found between the pre-service teachers' environmental knowledge and environmental literacy and their beliefs on whether environmental education in Turkey raises environmentally literate individuals. Moreover, statistically, significant differences were found between the environmental literacy and gender of the pre-service teachers in favor of female pre-service teachers. In light of the findings, suggestions were presented to experts and other researchers.
The Effect of Brain-Based Learning on Students’ Metacognitive Awareness
Authors: Akcay Behiye , Adiguzel Sibel , Tiryaki Aydin , Yavuz Ruveyda
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine effects of Brain-Based Learning (BBL) method on seventh grade students' metacognitive awareness. Concurrent nested mixed method was used in the study. Thirty 7th grade students (21 girls, nine boys) participated in this study voluntarily. The unit of “Structure and Properties of Matter” was taught using the BBL method for six weeks. Students' Notebooks, Strategy Evaluation Matrix and Regulatory Checklist, were used for qualitative data. Metacognition Scale was applied as a pre-posttest for quantitative data. According to the results, while there was no significant difference between the Metacognition Scale pre-test and post-test results, a significant difference was observed in Conditional Knowledge, which is the Knowledge of Cognition sub-dimension of the scale. The findings obtained from the Strategy Assessment Matrix show that the students use high-level strategies (Affective Strategy) and techniques (Attention Concentration), so the Brain-Based Learning approach increases students' metacognitive awareness. When the expressions in the Regulatory Checklist were examined, it was seen that as the process progressed, the awareness of the students increased and the strategies they used worked.
Theory-Practice Gap in Nursing Education at Arab American University
Authors: Zyoud Raj'a Nayef
Published: August 2023

The theory-practice gap in nursing education confuses students and decreases the quality of their training. This study aims to examine the gap between theoretical teaching and clinical training for students at AAUP. A cross-sectional survey of 192 nursing students at AAUP. Questions measuring aspects of the theory-practice gap were developed based on the literature review. Socio-demographic variables included sex, age, residence, and school year. Simple frequencies and multivariate linear regression were used to analyze the data. The p-value was set at 0.05 for statistical significance. The practical trainer was the most important factor in bridging students’ theory-practice gap. Practical trainers who explain to the students the theoretical protocols of the nursing procedures produced students with better abilities to link theory and practice (B = 1.53, P = 0.000). The university teacher was less important in the theory-practice link. The simulation training was significantly related to students’ abilities to link practice with theory (B = 0.28, P = 0.036). Investing in nursing clinical practice and supporting the clinical instructors is recommended. Communication between the university teachers and the practical instructors can improve their training skills and their abilities to link theory with practice.
Primary School Student’s Scientist Perception and their Attitudes towards Science: A Case Study
Authors: Bakker Anne-Marije , Telli Sibel
Published: August 2023

Scholars report that the students’ interest in STEM declines and suggest to approach them earlier. This case study with the convenient sample of seven primary school students investigates the students’ view of science and scientists and examine the following research questions in the Dutch lower secondary school context: (1) What are young students' images and perceptions of scientists and their work? (2) How do young students conceptualize science and scientist? (3) What are young students' attitudes toward science, STEM careers and science involvements? To find an answer to these questions, four different measurements were employed in the study. First, the students joined a photo-elicitation interview (PIE) exploring their values and perceptions, second, a Word Association Test (WAT) searching the cognitive structures, third, responded an attitude questionnaire and lastly, they completed the Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) and joined a follow-up semi structured interview individually. The analysis showed that there are stereotypical image of science and scientists among the students in this study. The environmental context and the pandemic period have influence on their perceptions. The students conceptualized science and scientists realistically and showed the higher positive attitude towards science than the STEM career and science involvement in the future. The multiple measurements provided a broader perspective on the students’ view. The discussion extended to the methodological aspects and suggestions were given.
Math Attitudes and Identity of High Schoolers Impacted through Participating in Informal, Near-peer Mentoring
Authors: Wilson Aaron T. , Wang Xiaohui , Galarza Mayra Ortiz , Knight John , Patiño Eliazar
Published: August 2023

Research in mentoring has shown that students may at times be more willing and able to absorb information that is delivered to them by their near-peers, rather than by traditional figures of authority, like teachers and professors. In this study, underrepresented minority high school students participated in an informal learning experience that was led by college students who were "near-peers" to the high schoolers. Students were engaged by participating in interactive MathShows, following a Math Social Media Campaign, and attending a summer Math Internship. Participants in the quantitative component of the study included N = 559 U.S. high schoolers who were from predominantly (99%) Hispanic ethnic backgrounds. The qualitative component of the study involved another 19 students from the same school. The mixed methods study addresses associations between high schoolers’ attitudes toward mathematics and their identity alignment, as well as classes of reasons that students gave for their identity alignment. Interactions with the college near-peers that occurred during the experiential learning intervention are also discussed. Results of this study address the goal of broadening participation of underrepresented student groups in STEM careers.
Advantages and Challenges of STEM Education in K-12: Systematic Review and Research Synthesis
Authors: Sungur Gul Kibar , Saylan Kirmizigul Asli , Ates Hüseyin , Garzon Juan
Published: August 2023

This study presents a systematic review of the literature on STEM education. We investigated the trends of STEM education, as well as its main advantages and challenges in K-12 settings. A total of 118 empirical studies published between 2013 and 2021 in refereed journals were included in the analysis. The findings indicate a steady increase in the number of STEM studies over the past nine years. The dominant discipline on the studies is science, while the most common level of education is upper secondary education. Most STEM interventions take place in formal settings and uses mixed research methods. The most popular educational material is simple tools, and the most measured variable is learner achievement. The most reported advantage is that STEM education helps develop of 21st century skills. On the other hand, the most reported challenge is that STEM activities are difficult to design. Further, the study discusses other advantages and challenges in detail, to map the opportunities and difficulties for students, teachers, and researchers. Finally, the study highlights some research gaps, as well as some suggestions for future research.
Influence of Physical Activity, SES`, Perceived Safety, and Demographic Factors on the GPA of Asian American Students: Report of the National High School Longitudinal Study
Authors: Zeng Howard Z. , Weston Raymond Eric , Archimandritis Jason
Published: August 2023

Physical Activity is an important contributor to health, both physical and cognitive. Relationships among students’ physical activity (PA), sports participation, physical health status, and academic performance have been explored in various academic venues, however, investigating Asian American students nationwide has not yet been covered. Using the latest National High School Longitudinal Study data and the hierarchical regression approach analyzed, this study examined: How the extracurricular PAs, school attitudes, and other demographic variables impact the participants’ personal health, and grade point average (GPA). Participants were 956 Asian American high-school students (AAHSSs). Findings confirmed the importance of participating in PA and identified the relationships between the relative factors. In brief, AAHSSs who participated in after-school PA (including sports) earned a higher GPA. No significant impact on GPA from the AAHSSs’ hours spent on extracurricular activities. Female AAHSSs had a higher GPA than their male counterparts. AAHSSs’ socioeconomic status significantly impacted their educational achievement. Why the way of distributing social resources to all American students is the key to having equal educational opportunities was revealed and explained because the equal distribution of social resources influences educational achievement. Meaningful recommendations are offered to parents, community leaders, teachers, school administrators, and policymakers as well.
Forms of Capital among Arab and Jewish K-12 Teachers: Development of 'Capital Scale'
Authors: Grinshtain Yael , Zibenberg Alexander , Addi-Raccah Audrey
Published: August 2023

The present study aimed to demonstrate how the mixed methods approach was used to develop and validate a quantitative instrument for measuring forms of capital (a “Capital Scale”) among K-12 teachers, using the two-phase approach of an exploratory sequential model. The study includes: (1) a qualitative phase based on 16 semi-structured interviews with teachers; (2) quantitative exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis among Israeli Jewish teachers and measurement equivalence analyses of data among Israeli Jewish and Israeli Arab teachers, as two ethnic groups, confirmed the scale's cross-cultural validity. The study contributes to the development of a new instrument for measuring teachers' capital, illustrating the benefit of triangulated methods in a study of participants from different ethnic backgrounds.
Examination of 9th Graders' Levels of Geometric Thinking
Authors: Mensah Nana Boahen , Barton Odro Emmanuel , Williams Derek A.
Published: August 2023

Robust understanding of geometry is important for students’ future studies in mathematical sciences, many careers, and for understanding the world around them. Therefore, the aim of this study was to understand the geometric thinking levels of 9th graders in Ghana before they enter the Senior High School. This study used the van Hiele theory (Van Hiele-Geldof, 1957) to understand geometric thinking levels of 400 9th graders in western Ghana. These students were given the van Hiele Geometry Test (VHGT) developed by Usiskin (1982). The results showed that 56.2% of 9th graders demonstrated thinking at the pre-visualization level, 30.75%of the graders attained level 1(visualization), 12.5% reached level 2 and only 0.5% demonstrated level 3 thinking. These findings indicate that students are struggling to meet the Ministry of Education’s curriculum standards. Additional analysis points to reasoning about properties of geometric figures using definitions and informal deductive reasoning, instead of relying on visual characteristics of diagrams as a specific obstacle for students. Recommendations are made for improving the teaching and learning geometry based on our findings.
Using Differentiated Instruction to Foster Algebraic Thinking in Classrooms
Authors: Owusu-Ansah Nana Akosua , Armah Gloria , Frimpong Sylvester Ali , Apawu Jones
Published: August 2023

This quasi experiment sought to use strategies of differentiated instruction (DI) to foster algebraic reasoning of Junior High School (JHS) year 2 students in the Winneba municipality, Ghana. The study employed Solomon four group sampling technique to collect pre-test and post-test data from 337 students. After the treatment, the independent -test on the post-test gave the results ( ) and ( ) with  indicating that, there was a significant difference between the achievement score of the experimental and control groups. The calculated effect size between the means of the experimental and control groups was approximately 0.7, an indication that the effect of DI strategies is large. It was recommended that, DI strategies should be employed in Ghanaian classroom to improve students’ algebraic thinking.
Pre-service Primary Teachers’ Views about Scientific Inquiry
Authors: Stylos Georgios , Christonasis Antonios , Kotsis Konstantinos
Published: August 2023

While scientific inquiry is a critical goal in science education reform, worldwide research indicates that students and educators misunderstand it. The present study investigates the scientific inquiry views of 170 senior-year pre-service primary school teachers using the VASI (Views About Scientific Inquiry) questionnaire. This standardized tool assesses learners’ understanding of scientific inquiry. The analysis of student responses demonstrates that the sampled pre-service primary education teachers hold naïve views on several aspects of scientific inquiry. Findings show that participants seem to have difficulty understanding that scientific inquiry begins with a question and are unclear on whether a single procedure generates the same results or if scientific data is equivalent to scientific evidence. The inability of pre-service teachers to understand scientific inquiry confirms a lack of general consideration of its process, raising doubt over the opportunities for learners to adopt and engage in scientific inquiry. Consequently, the implications of curriculum reform are discussed.
Investigation of Pre-Service Teachers' Levels of Digital Citizenship, Digital Wisdom, and Digital Fluency
Authors: Durmuş Cemcem Gulsemin , Korkmaz Ozgen , Cakir Recep
Published: August 2023

This research aims to examine the levels of pre-service teachers' digital citizenship, digital wisdom, and digital fluency. Data were collected from 841 pre-service teachers studying at a state university. The obtained data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, MANOVA, and regression tests. As a result of the research, it is obvious that the digital fluency scores of the male teacher candidates were higher than the gender of the teacher candidates. It is evident that the common effect of the prospective teachers' classes and departments differs significantly from the effect on the digital citizenship and digital wisdom levels. A significant difference was found regarding the joint and class effects of pre-service teachers' digital fluency, digital citizenship, and digital wisdom. According to the results of the regression analysis, it was seen that the digital citizenship of the teacher candidates significantly predicted the digital fluency and digital wisdom variables. At the end of the research, recommendations regarding the findings were made.
Creating Virtual Field Trips for Education: A Comparison of Software and Tools for Creating Virtual Field Trips with 360° Images
Authors: Heuke genannt Jurgensmeier Nina , Schmidt Rene , Stumpe Britta
Published: August 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) has gained more importance in the educational sector. A possibility of using VR in education can be Virtual Field Trips (VFTs). This work analyses the possibilities of creating VFTs with different software/tools, output devices, and 360° cameras in the educational sector. The preparatory work, with the recording of own 360° images, is described, including the involved time and comparison of 360° cameras. With a comparison, four categories of software/tools for creating a VFT are analyzed under the aspects of the needed technical equipment, the time effort, the needed skills to create the VFT and the level of immersion and interactivity, and the convey of technical content through the VFT. For the creation and use of a VFT a software/tool and an output device is necessary. The creation of 360° images requires a 360° camera, which is very time-consuming, concerning the everyday workload of teachers. Three of the tested software/tools require through a graphical user interface a low level of skills for creating a VFT. The created VFT with the different software/tools offers different levels of immersion and interaction. It is possible for teachers to create their own VFT, but the accompanying time and cost can limit the possibilities during the everyday work.
EFL Students’ Perspectives on Activities Designed for Asynchronous Discussion Forums: Transformative Practices
Authors: Tawalbeh Mohammad , Al-Husban Naima
Published: August 2023

The current study aimed to examine the perspectives of EFL students regarding the types of pedagogical activities they found engaging while using asynchronous discussion forums (ADF), as well as the practices of educators in encouraging the participation of their students. An interview with ten university students who were enrolled in an English language methodology course was used to construct data. The results of the study revealed that university students preferred open-ended activities to knowledge-based tasks such as quizzes or direct tasks. They found open-ended activities to be more challenging and engaging. The results also unveiled that the participants of the study expressed appreciation for tutors who provided clear instructions for tasks uploaded on the online discussion forum. They also valued the tutors who motivated them and offered constructive feedback. These factors were crucial in enhancing students’ engagement and participation in ADF. Based on these results, the study recommends empowering tutors with the skills and knowledge necessary to design engaging assignments that align with students’ expectations and provide them with direct and constructive feedback that would enhance ensuing research.
The Effect of Video Games and Video Game Playing Time on the Performance of Computerized Accounting Lesson
Authors: Koç Feden
Published: August 2023

In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of video game playing time on academic performance of students who play video games and take computerized accounting courses at Uşak University and attend computerized accounting courses. The data obtained with the questionnaire applied to a total of seventy students within the scope of the study were analyzed with the SPSS 26 statistical analysis program. The findings obtained from the study revealed that the majority of the students played video games for 1-2 hours a day on average and preferred Akınsoft software in the computerized accounting course. Other findings obtained from the study show that playing video games accelerates the learning process, using computer, keyboard, mouse, etc. in computerized accounting course. It has been revealed that it provides practicality in the use of technological tools, provides practicality in the creation of accounting slips, facilitates the detection of errors in incorrectly created accounting slips, and enables the different accounting package programs to be investigated curiously. In addition, another finding obtained within the scope of the study revealed that the duration of playing video games contributed to the academic performance of the computerized accounting course at a low level
What Form of Online Teaching Do High School Students Prefer?
Authors: Brođanac Predrag , Novak Josip
Published: August 2023

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching has moved overnight from a traditional classroom setting to a virtual setting. This has been a great challenge for students, and especially for teachers. Most teachers have not had a lot of experience teaching in a virtual setting. In the course of only a few days, teachers were forced to fully devise and organize teaching subjects without receiving any particular training. Previously, numerous advantages and disadvantages of online teaching compared to traditional forms of teaching have been elaborated. There are three basic forms of online teaching: synchronous teaching, asynchronous teaching based on materials prepared in advance and individually tutoring students. The paper describes research involving 56 9th grade student concerning their attitudes towards online teaching and preferred forms of online teaching. The results suggest students slightly prefer traditional forms of teaching over online teaching. In addition, students appear to favor the asynchronous form of online teaching based on recorded resources as well as teacher availability for prompt feedback. Overall, the conclusion is that, despite some disadvantages of online teaching, it also has some positive features that can possibly be retained in the future.
Assess the Knowledge Regarding Phantom Vibration Disorder among Students in Senior Secondary Schools in Rajhoon, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Rana Bharti , Raj Kushal
Published: August 2023

The phantom vibration disorder takes place when one falsely thinks that his phone is ringing or another technological device is vibrating from a text message which is not. As society has become increasingly dependent on mobile devices, for mobile user phantom vibrate have become a phenomenon of worry. Aim: Our research study was to assess the knowledge regarding phantom vibration syndrome among students of senior secondary school, Rajhoon, district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. To find out the association between knowledge regarding phantom vibration syndrome among school students and with selected socio-demographic variables. A descriptive research design was selected for the study and a quantitative research approach was used in the present study. The main study was conducted at a senior secondary school, Rahjoon, district Kangra (H.P). 50 students were selected through a convenient sampling technique and a self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge regarding phantom vibration syndrome. The study showed that a maximum of students (64%) had moderate knowledge of phantom vibration syndrome, a minimum of 36% had inadequate knowledge whereas 0% had adequate knowledge. There was a significant association between knowledge phantom vibration syndromes with their selected socio-demographic variables except for age.
Analysis of Nurse Staffing Needs Methods in Inpatient Room at Hospital : Literature Review
Authors: Dwisurya Muhammad Shiddiq , Sundari Sri , Rosa Elsye Maria
Published: August 2023

Planning for nurse staffing needs was very important at hospital. Nowadays there are some new methods and tools perform to count nurse staffing needs.  The use of correct tools and methods makes hospital run well in quality of service, administration, and also financial. This study aims to analyze various methods that can be used in determining nurse staffing needs in hospital inpatient room. This study using PRISMA / Preferred Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis with final result there are 12 literatures for this study. Results of study show that there is no definite requirement which method should be used from a country in the literature to calculate nursing staff compliance. There are only recommendations from the government or associations rather than professional organizations from each country which method that have good recommendation. Thus, each method has its own way of providing insight into the number of nurses needed in the inpatient room. Each method is interrelated and the calculation results often differ from one method to another.
Scoping Review Hubungan Dukungan Suami Dengan Kecemasan Dalam Menghadapi Proses Persalinan Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III
Authors: Wahyudi Endah  Kusumaningtyas , Dasuki Djaswadi , Anjarwati Anjarwati
Published: August 2023

Latar Belakang: Kecemasan yang terjadi pada wanita hamil dapat berkaitan dengan kekhawatiran terkait kesehatan ibu, bayi, proses persalinannya yang ditandai dengan perasaan takut, gugup. Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk mereview artikel Hubungan Dukungan Suami Dengan Kecemasan Dalam Menghadapi Proses Persalinan Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III. Metode: Pada saat melakukan review menggunakan Framework PEOs adalah suatu kerangka kerja yang berfungsi saat mencari prognosis atau kemungkinan mengembangkan dalam suatu kondisi tertentu sebagai akibat dari paparan yang sudah ada pada saat sebelumnya. PEOs disini dijelaskan bahwa singkatan dari Population (populasi), Exposure (Paparan), Outcomes ( hasil).Hasil : Berdasarkan artikel yang diperoleh sebanyak 9 artikel yang layak untuk digunakan dalam scoping review ini menggunakan metode dengan artikel yang terdapat dari negara berkembang yaitu dari negara berkembang Indonesia sebanyak 3 artikel, sedangkan pada negara maju yaitu Jerman sebanyak 1 artikel, Pakistan sebanyak 1 artikel,Nepal sebanyak 1 artikel, Cina sebanyak 1 artikel, Iran sebanyak 1 artikel, Slovenia sebanyak 1 artikel, Australia sebanyak 1 artikel dengan grade A dari  10 artikel yang kualitasnya sangat baik. Kesimpulan: Setelah melakukan scoping review maka hasil yang di dapatkan dari 9 artikel dengan grade A bahwa tidak adanya dukungan suami sangat mempengaruhi ibu mengalami gejala kecemasan, dukungan yang di peroleh ibu hamil sangat buruk untuk pemeriksaan kesehatan kecemasan pada ibu hamil dapat membawa dampak negatif bagi bayi maupun sang ibu, kondisi psikologis ibu yang tidak siap menghadapi persalianan.
The Effect Of The Role Of Internal Audit Units On The Performance Of Insurance Claim Services And Management Systems With Fraud Prevention As Intervening Variables In Tarumajaya Hospital, Bekasi
Authors: Safitri Cut Eva , Hutapea Fresly , Ramadhan Yanuar
Published: August 2023

Technological developments have an impact on making it easier for fraud to occur which has an impact on service performance. Good service performance is the achievement of an unqualified opinion on the hospital management audit. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the role of the internal audit unit on service performance and insurance claims management system with fraud prevention as an intervening variable at Tarumajaya Hospital, Bekasi. The research method used is explanatory causality quantitative analysis with quantitative methods. With a sample of 40 people. The data were analyzed by path analysis through SEM-PLS. The results of the analysis and discussion show that there is a direct and indirect influence on the role of the internal audit unit on service performance and the insurance claim management system with fraud prevention as an intervening variable at Tarumajaya Hospital. internal examination unit on service performance and insurance claim management system at Tarumajaya Hospital, Bekasi. In addition, there is an influence of the role of the internal audit unit on fraud prevention, service performance and insurance claims management system at Tarumajaya Hospital, Bekasi. The research implication shows that optimal service can be achieved if it has optimal service performance.
The Effect Of Al-Quran Therapy To Sleep Quality In Elderly
Authors: Jepisa Tomi , Hamdanesti Rischa , Mailita Weni , Ririn Ririn , Husni Husni , Ilmaskal Radian
Published: August 2023

Kualitas tidur yang buruk dikaitkan dengan kualitas hidup yang buruk, morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi. Kualitas tidur yang buruk adalah umum di antara orang tua yang patut mendapat perhatian kita seiring bertambahnya usia populasi kita. Metode farmakologi tradisional dapat mengakibatkan ketergantungan dan gangguan fungsi psikomotorik dan kognitif. Mendengarkan musik, metode non-farmakologis, dapat mengurangi depresi dan meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh mendengarkan suara Al-Quran terhadap kualitas tidur lansia. Penelitian ini menggunakan eksperimen semu dengan desain One Group Pre and Posttest. Teknik purposive sampling digunakan pada 20 lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Kasih Sayang Ibu Batusangkar pada bulan Juli-Agustus 2022. Analisis data menggunakan Paired T-test. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kualitas tidur sebelum dan sesudah diberikan terapi Al-Qur'an (p-value 0,000; =0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terapi Al-Qur'an efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia. Terapi ini direkomendasikan untuk lansia karena mudah dan hemat biayaeffective.
Laporan Kasus: Modalitas CT Scan dalam Mendeteksi Renal Cell Carsinoma (RCC)
Authors: Hermawan Gede , Savitri Diah , Inten Lestari Ni Nyoman
Published: August 2023

Renal Cell Carsinoma (RCC) merupakan tumor terbanyak ketiga setelah tumor prostat dan tumor kandung kemih dengan insidensi sekitar 208.500 (2%) dari keseluruhan keganansan di dunia.  Insidensi kanker ginjal di Indonesia mencapai 3/100.000 penduduk dengan perbandingan pria dan wanita 3,2:1. Dilaporkan pasien wanita, usia 52 tahun datang dengan keluhan keluhan mual, perut terasa kembung dan membesar sejak 2 tahun, terasa keras dan sulit untuk BAB. Dari pemeriksaan fisik abdomen teraba masa ukuran kurang lebih 15 cm, konsistensi padat, permukaan tegas, nyeri tekan minimal. Dari pemeriksaan laboratorium ditemukan penurunan hemoglobin sehingga terjadi anemia dan peningkatan fungsi hati yang mengarah pada gejala sindroma paraneuplastik. Pada pemeriksaan foto BOF dicurigai massa abdomen di cavum abdomen kiri dan pada pemeriksaan CT Scan abdomen menunjukkan massa berasal dari pole bawah ginjal kiri yang sudah menginvasi organ lain di luar fasia gerota dan kesan sudah menginfiltrasi ke adrenal gland kiri sesuai gambaran Renal Cell Carsinoma (RCC) kiri, T4 N1 Mx. CT scan dipilih karena mampu digunakan untuk mendeteksi, mendiagnosis dan menilai karakteristik dari massa yang ditemukan.
Analysis Of Nurse Workload On Implementation Of Patient Safety And Teamwork With Caring Behavior As Mediation Variables At Metro Hospitals Cikupa
Authors: Khodiyatussolihah Khodiyatussolihah , Rita Kemala , Hilmy Reza
Published: August 2023

The central issue of nursing is currently developing in the era of globalization and the era of hospital competition is the application of patient safety goals in hospitals. Most of the components of implementing the six patient safety goals are in the hands of nurses. Maintaining patient safety during treatment cannot be separated from the workload and caring attitude of a nurse who takes care of patients. Therefore, the authors want to examine the extent to which the workload and caring attitude of nurses and teamwork affect the application of patient safety. The main purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between nurses' workload and teamwork on the application of patient safety goals and caring behavior as an intervening variable. The research population was inpatient and outpatient nurses with a sample number is 60 nurses. The research design uses quantitative data with a causative approach, with a focus on cause-and-effect relationships.

Statistical methods for data analysis used in this study were univariate statistics, three-box methods, and path analysis to analyze the pattern of relationships between variables. The results showed: 1). Workload had a simultaneous effect on the variables of teamwork, caring behavior, and goals. patient safety in the hospital  2). Nurse workload has a positive effect on the variable implementation of patient safety goals. 3). The nurse's workload has a positive effect on the variable of the implementation of caring behavior. 4). Caring behavior has a positive effect on the variable of applying patient safety goals. 5). Nurse's workload has a positive effect on the teamwork variable 6). The teamwork variable did not significantly affect the variable implementation of patient safety goals.Conclusion: nurses' workload variables have a significant effect on teamwork, caring behavior, and patient safety goals. Caring behavior has a positive effect on patient safety goals, but teamwork does not significantly affect the implementation of patient safety goals.