bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faculty and Preceptor Perceptions of Their Respective Roles in Athletic Training Student Development
Authors: Cavallario Julie M. , Cohen Gary W. , Wathen Heather B. M. , Nelson Emily Lynn , Welch Bacon Cailee E.
Published: September 2021

Context

Health care professions use a unique learning pattern in which education occurs both didactically and clinically. Previous research has focused on preceptor selection and training, but there has been limited emphasis on the perceived roles of didactic and clinical educators. Identifying potential discrepancies in perceived roles in student development may help improve athletic training student education through a shared understanding of role delineation.

Objective

To understand the perceived roles of faculty and preceptors in athletic training student development.

Design

Consensual qualitative research.

Setting

Videoconference focus group interviews.

Patients or Other Participants

Eight faculty, 7 preceptors, and 7 dual-role faculty/preceptors representing professional athletic training programs participated in this study. Data saturation guided the number of focus groups conducted.

Data Collection and Analysis

Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted and transcribed verbatim. Four researchers used a consensus process to analyze data, identify emergent themes, and create a codebook independently. We created a consensual codebook using identified themes and subgroups. Trustworthiness was established with the use of multiple researchers and an external auditor.

Results

Three themes emerged from the data: (1) contributors to role achievement, (2) challenges to role achievement, and (3) perceived improvements. Factors contributing to role achievement included positive relationships, effective communication, role development, student development, and socialization. Challenges to role achievement included preparation for the role, student commitment, role strain, ineffective communication, authenticity of learning, and preceptor willingness. Suggestions for perceived improvements included concept integration and application, programmatic leadership, and culture.

Conclusions

Some participants identified ineffective communication as a challenge to role development. Others noted effective communication as a contributor to role development. Limited formal training exists for faculty and preceptors relative to their respective roles in student development, and many draw from their own past experiences to better fulfill those roles.
A rare case of infective endocarditis due to Enterococcus faecium
Authors: Babu Kamani Naresh , Vidyasree Eegi , Shetty Mallikarjuna , Rao M. Nageshwar
Published: September 2021

A 48-year-old male, farmer by occupation with no prior comorbidities came with chief complaints of fever since 5 months, associated with loss of weight and loss of appetite. On general examination, pallor and clubbing were present. Blood pressures were 120/20 mmHg in both upper limbs and 200/60 mmHg in both lower limbs. Cardiovascular examination, on auscultation there was pansystolic murmur in mitral area radiating to axilla, holodiastolic murmur in aortic area. All routine blood investigations were done. Echocardiogram was suggestive of infective endocarditis of aortic valve with multiple thickened vegetations over aortic valve. Blood cultures grew Enterococcus faecium in two sets. The patient was treated with antibiotics according to culture sensitivity report. Patient improved clinically and was discharged.
Clinical spectrum, transmission dynamics, outcome and hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis in COVID-19 positive health care workers at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Sharma Shiwangi , Achra Arvind , Venugopal Abhinaya , Deepak Desh , Nirmal Kirti , Kansra Stuti , Shulania Anuradha , Chhabra Mala , Duggal Nandini
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

Being at the forefront, health-care workers (HCWs) have been at an increased risk of developing COVID-19.

Objectives:

To understand the pattern of the clinical symptoms, transmission dynamics, intake of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) prophylaxis and outcome in COVID-19 positive HCWs.

Methods:

One hundred and fifty-one COVID-19 infected HCWs were telephonically followed up to study the exposure details, clinical presentation, comorbidities, HCQ prophylaxis, outcome and further transmission to their families.

Results:

The most commonly infected were doctors 60 (39.74%), followed by nursing staff (22.52%) and office staff (13.25%). Only 40 (26.49%) of infected staff was posted in COVID area. The most common source of exposure were patients (33.11%), followed by fellow staff members (28.48%) and 13 (8.61%) had contracted the disease from their family. Fever (74.17%) was the most common symptom followed by myalgia (43.71%), anosmia (37.75), sore throat (33.77%), ageusia (31.13%) and dry cough (28.48%). Three (1.99%) HCWs expired due to COVID-19 and 23 (16.31%) transmitted infection to their family members.

Conclusions:

This study concludes that HCWs are at greater risk of acquiring infection, particularly while working in non COVID areas, contracting the virus mainly from patients and co-workers. They are also a potential source of onward transmission to their colleagues and family.
Associations of regional-level perceived stress and depression with health-related quality of life in Korean adults: a multilevel analysis of 2017 Korea Community Health Survey data
Authors: Kim Eunsu , Shin Min-Ho , Yang Jung-Ho , Ahn Soon-Ki , Na Baeg-Ju , Nam Hae-Sung
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVES: We examined the associations of individual and regional-level perceived stress and depression with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Korean adults.METHODS: We used data from the 2017 Korea Community Health Survey, which included 216,713 adults living within 254 municipal districts. As individual-level independent variables, perceived stress (higher vs. lower) and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ≥10) were defined. Regional-level age-adjusted rates of perceived stress (%) and depression (%) were created for 254 municipal districts and categorized into quartiles to generate regional levels of stress and depression. HRQOL was defined as the individual-level EuroQol 5-dimensional index×100. A multilevel analysis was performed to identify the relationship between individual or regional-level independent variables and individual HRQOL.RESULTS: In the null model, the proportions of individual variation in the HRQOL explained by region were 1.7% and 2.7% for men and women, respectively. When adjusted with all individual-level variables, regional stress and depression, as well as individual-level perceived stress and depression, were significantly related to HRQOL for both genders. In the full model including all variables, the decrease in HRQOL from the first to the fourth quartile group of regional stress was greater in women (-1.09; 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.87 to -0.31) than in men (-0.65; 95% CI, -1.04 to -0.26).CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that regional-level perceived stress and depression, as well as individual-level perceived stress and depression, are inversely associated with individual HRQOL.
Dairy cattle lameness prevalence, causes and risk factors in selected farms of southern Ethiopia
Authors: Sheferaw Desie , Abebe Rahmeto , Megersa Bekele , Amenu Kebede , Abunna Fufa , Regassa Alemayehu , Yifat Denbarga  , Fekadu Amene , Mekibib Berhanu , Rebuma Eliyas , Abera Ephrem , Sefiw Getnet , Hordofa Debele , Ashebo Amanuel , Wako Firaol
Published: September 2021

A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2018 to December 2019 to estimate the prevalence of lameness in dairy cows, to  assess the causes and associated risk factors in southern Ethiopia. A total of 2009 dairy cows were visually and clinically examined, and the overall prevalence of lameness was found to be 14. 1% (95% CI=12.7-15.7). The prevalence of lameness was significantly (P< 0.05) higher in Arsi Negelle, Yirgalem, and Wolaita Sodo than in Wondo Genet and Hawassa. The prevalence of lameness was also associated with the stages of pregnancy and parity (P < 0.05). Generally, the prevalence of lameness in dairy cows was increasing with the increase in parity and stage of pregnancy. The main abnormalities observed in this study were hooves overgrowth (6%), lesions between hooves (4%), lesions on legs (2.2%), trauma (0.6%), arthritis (0.5%), and a sole ulcer (0.3%). Most of these abnormalities were mainly due to faulty  management. Hence, based on this finding it is recommended that hoof management and trimming are very essential components of lameness control. Furthermore, early detection and treatment of lame cows; training of the owners on hoof management; and  improvement of the housing are helpful to keep lameness at a lower level.
Bovine trypanosomosis and its vectors: prevalence and control operations in Kellem Wollega, Western Ethiopia
Authors: Tsegaye Dereje , Terefe Getachew , Delema Deresse , Tadesse Abebayehu
Published: September 2021

A cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and to assess farmers’ perception of the  disease and its control operations. From October to April 2012, a total of 586 cattle were sampled for the prevalence study. Buffy coat procedure and haematocrit value determination were performed. To capture the fly that was involved in the transmission dynamics, one hundred monopyramidal traps were deployed for 72 hours. A semi-structured questionnaire was conducted to study farmers’  perceptions of the diseases and their control operations. Trypanosomal infections were diagnosed in only 8.7 % (51) of animals. The overall prevalence of trypanosome infection in cattle was significantly varied between study districts (33.1% Dale Sadi and 66.9% Dale Wabera). Most  infections were due to Trypanosoma congolense (81.8%) followed by T. vivax (15.6%) and mixed infections (2.6%). The association of hematological value changes and trypanosome infections was profound. The overall Packed Cell Volume (PCV) values of sampled cattle were 25.8%. A significant (P< 0.05) variation in PCV values was recorded in infected (20.8%) and non-infected (26.5%) cattle. In the study period, a total of 2055 flies were captured and of which 92% belong to the genus Glossina followed by Stomoxys and Tabanids. Four types of tsetse species (G. pallidpes, G. m. morsitans, G. tachinoides, and G. f. fuscipes) were identified. The questionnaire survey revealed that trypanosomosis is the most important problem for agricultural activity and animal production in the study areas. Farmers are well aware of the problem, means of transmission, and the different control methods. Integrating tsetse control program with other trypanosomosis control options is recommended.
Nutritional composition, antioxidant assay and α-glucosidase inhibitory flavonoids from the fruits of Carissa edulis Vahl (Apocynaceae)
Authors: Ojerinde Olalekan Stephen , Gwatau Dalen Dafam , Falang Kakjing Dadul , Odumosu Patricia O. , Kolawole Jacob Adegboyega
Published: September 2021

Carissa edulis Vahl (Apocynaceae) is a plant whose leaves, roots and fruits are traditionally employed for the treatment of malaria, microbial infections, headache, cough, fever and ulcer among many others. Fresh fruits of Carissa edulis were crushed and extracted with 70 % methanol for 72 hours to obtain MeOH extract. Proximate analysis as well as mineral composition of the fresh fruits were determined. Total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH, FRAP & Ferrous chelating) of the MeOH extract were determined, while the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the extract was conducted using bioautographic assay. The structure of compounds isolated were elucidated by 1D NMR spectroscopic analysis and high-resolution mass spectrometric (HRESIMS) data. The results showed that the nutritive value of the fresh Carissa edulis is 43.43 kcal/100 g, while the extract demonstrated good antioxidant activities (DPPH, IC50 = 87.98 μg/ml; FRAP, EC50 = 464.33 μg/ml & Ferrous chelating, EC50 = 294.55 μg/ml). Further study of the MeOH extract of the fruit led to the isolation of rhamnetin-3-β-D-glucopyranoside, peonidin-3-rutinoside and malvidin-3-O-β-D-(6”-acetylglucoside). These results suggest that the fruits of Carissa edulis are nutritious and possess potential antidiabetic effect which corroborated the ethnomedical uses of the fruits.

Keywords: Carissa edulis; α-Glucosidase; Anthocyanins; Nutritional composition; Antioxidant properties
Multi-drug resistant Aeromonas species in Annelida: An evidence of pathogen harbouring leech in recreation water nexus of Oghara Nigeria environs
Authors: Igere Bright E. , Igolukumo Blessing B. , Eduamodu C. , Odjadjare Emmanuel O.
Published: September 2021

Aeromonas infections have shown diverse complications in management due to the multiple antibiotic resistance observed amongst its members. The origin and habitat of its resistance development yet remain vague. The present study depicts Leech and its infested recreational water as a reservoir of multidrug-resistant Aeromonas hydrophila. Skin swabs of recreational water bathers before (Bb)/after bathing (Ab) (250 each) and 250 leeches (Hirudomedicinalis) were collected from recreational water sites. Standard Microbiological and Molecular biology methods were applied for isolation and characterization. Two hundred and forty-five (98%)Bb specimen, showed a negative growth oforganisms, 84% (210) of the Ab specimen harboured presumptive Aeromonas species, while 100% (250) Leeches specimen harboured Aeromonas species. The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) of 16SrRNA gene detection confirmed all (465/100%) isolates as Aeromonas species while 13.6% (63) were further delineated as Aeromonas hydrophila. The antibiogram showed 45(97.82%) resistance to the β-lactam antibiotic and other antibiotic groups. The PCR detection of resistant markers, virulent and plasmid profile of isolates reveals conjugative plasmid mediation, lip (123/97.6%), act (104/82%), hhly (93/73%) genes and BlaampC gene, BlaTEM, gene and BlaSHV gene. Observation of pathogens with similar multiple antibiotic-resistant gene-profile both in the bathers'skin swab and gut of leeches indicates origin/habitat, association and suggests the gut of leeches as breeding habitat for the pathogen. This is an emerging public health concern that associates specifically the environment and human superficial infections.
Update Swiss guideline for counselling and testing for predisposition to breast, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancer
Authors: Stoll Susanna , Unger Sheila , Azzarello-Burri Silvia , Chappuis Pierre , Graffeo Rossella , Pichert Gabriella , Röthlisberger Benno , Taban Francois , Riniker Salome
Published: September 2021

This paper presents the Swiss guideline for genetic counselling and testing of individuals with an increased probability for carrying mutations in high risk cancer predisposition genes, particularly BRCA1 and BRCA2. It aims to help providers of genetic counselling to identify valuable candidates for testing and serves as a basis for reimbursement claims to Swiss insurance companies.
ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIAL ANTAGONISTS OF THE DRAGON FRUIT FUNGAL PATHOGEN Neoscytalidium dimidiatum
Authors: NGOC AN NGUYEN , MINH THAO HUA HUYNH , HOANG YEN HO NGUYEN , DIEU HANH NGUYEN THI , HIEN HOA NGUYEN LE , THANH TIEN TRAN THI , LUYEN BUI THI , VIET PHAM TAN
Published: September 2021

Dragon fruit or pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) are famous for their nutrient-rich favourable taste, which brings high economic value to subtropical and tropical countries. However, dragon fruit cultivation all over the world is threatened by fungal pathogens and among them, Neoscytalidium dimidiatum has recently been shown to be responsible for stem canker and fruit rot which cause big economic losses. In order to find an environmentally friendly way to control this pathogen, five out of sixty-nine bacterial isolates used in a screening test for antifungal activity were selected. All five strains appeared to be aerobic Gram positive spore forming bacteria suggesting that they all belong to the Bacillus genus. Cell-free culture supernatants of these strains were found to strongly inhibit both fungal spore germination and mycelia growth in vitro for at least 5 days. The strain D19 which possessed the highest antagonistic effect was further identified to be Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a well-known species shown to have antifungal effect against several other pathogenic fungi. Thus, the results of this study opened a new promising perspective to prevent Neoscytalidium dimidiatum infection during cultivation of dragon fruit.
VẤN ĐỀ CON NGƯỜI TRONG LỊCH SỬ TƯ TƯỞNG VIỆT NAM (TỪ THỜI KỲ DỰNG NƯỚC ĐẾN ĐẦU THẾ KỶ XX)
Authors: TRUNG DŨNG NGUYỄN
Published: September 2021

Bài viết nghiên cứu vấn đề con người trên phương diện triết học, hệ thống hóa quan niệm, quan điểm của các nhà tư tưởng trong lịch sử Việt Nam (từ thời kỳ dựng nước đến đầu thế kỷ XX) về nguồn gốc, bản tính, vị trí và vai trò của con người, ý thức về chủ quyền và lòng tự hào dân tộc, tư tưởng về đạo làm người. Đây là những vấn đề chủ yếu, xuyên suốt trong quá trình lịch sử phát triển tư tưởng của dân tộc, phản ánh đặc điểm cơ bản lịch sử vận động và xây dựng đất nước. Qua đó, giúp chúng ta hiểu hơn về những giá trị cốt lõi về con người Việt Nam truyền thống và ý nghĩa đối với việc xây dựng con người phát triển toàn diện, đáp ứng yêu cầu công nghiệp hóa, hiện đại hóa ở nước ta hiện nay.
CHALLENGES IN SPEAKING SKILLS OF STUDENTS AT B ENGLISH CENTER
Authors: PHAN NGA THI TUYET , DANG THANH TRUC
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore challenges in English speaking skills encountered by a group of students at B English center. In this study, the reasons for difficulties in English speaking skills and the effects of these challenges on their speaking skills were investigated. This paper took the form of quantitative research with the use of a questionnaire. The statistical analyses showed that students at B English center had a number of challenges in English speaking skills, including pronunciation, listening, grammar and vocabulary. Moreover, findings suggest that they lacked confidence, maintained high anxiety or lacked opportunities for communicating in English outside the classroom. In addition, the results of the study reveal that these challenges affected negatively on their English performance and the target of learning the language as well as their motivation. Findings suggest that teachers may encourage students to overcome challenges in English speaking skills through the employment of interesting activities, which possibly provide students with more opportunities to practice English.
MỐI QUAN HỆ GIỮA DANH TIẾNG TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC, TÍNH CÁCH THƯƠNG HIỆU, GẮN KẾT THƯƠNG HIỆU VÀ LÒNG TRUNG THÀNH CỦA SINH VIÊN TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: ĐÀO VÂN ANH TRỊNH , NGỌC HIỀN NGUYỄN
Published: September 2021

Trong bối cảnh hội nhập ở Việt Nam, các trường đại học sử dụng thương hiệu để tăng lợi thế cạnh tranh thu hút những sinh viên tiềm năng và giữ chân các cựu sinh viên tiếp tục học tập tại trường với chương trình đào tạo cao hơn. Các tài liệu về thương hiệu trường đại học đã được phát triển. Tuy nhiên, nghiên cứu về danh tiếng trường đại học, tính cách thương hiệu vẫn còn mới tại môi trường tiếp thị giáo dục Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục đích kiểm định mối quan hệ nhân quả giữa danh tiếng trường đại học, tính cách thương hiệu, gắn kết thương hiệu cũng như tác động trung gian của sự hài lòng về lòng trung thành của sinh viên tại TP.HCM. Với mẫu là 250 sinh viên đại học được khảo sát trực tuyến qua biểu mẫu kết hợp với phân tích mô hình hồi quy bội. Kết quả từ nghiên cứu thực nghiệm cho thấy: danh tiếng thương hiệu, gắn kết thương hiệu, sự hài lòng tác động có ý nghĩa lên lòng trung thành của sinh viên. Sự hài lòng có tác động mạnh đến lòng trung thành của sinh viên, tiếp đến là danh tiếng trường đại học. Từ kết quả nghiên cứu, tác giả đề xuất hàm ý quản trị nhằm hỗ trợ các nhà quản trị thương hiệu tại trường đại học nâng cao sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của sinh viên.
EL ABP COMO METODOLOGÍA CENTRAL EN EL PROGRAMA DE PARTICIPACIÓN ESTUDIANTIL
Authors: Delgado-Moreira Lenin Antonio , Game-Varas Cinthya Isabel
Published: September 2021

Esta investigación identifica la aplicación de la metodología del aprendizaje basado en proyectos (ABP) dentro del programa de participación estudiantil (PPE), implementado a nivel nacional a través del Ministerio de Educación para los estudiantes de primero y segundo de bachillerato, el estudio tuvo un enfoque cualitativo, de tipo exploratorio - descriptivo, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sobre esta metodología, se utilizó dos métodos: el analítico y el deductivo, y se utilizó la técnica de una entrevista semiestructurada aplicada a docentes facilitadores responsables del programa. De los resultados obtenidos, se destaca que, para la mitad de docentes entrevistados, los proyectos, contribuyen en la formación del pensamiento crítico, la creatividad y personalidad de los estudiantes para abordar situaciones, que pueda presentarse dentro de su entorno socioeducativo, sin embargo, presentaron dificultades para adaptar el ABP a los ambientes virtuales, y elaboran planificaciones desatendiendo el aprendizaje colaborativo, estando direccionadas al cumplimiento de actividades aisladas. Se concluye, que los docentes aplican el ABP con falencias en el dominio de esta metodología; además, los docentes aplican fielmente las instrucciones de la guía metodológica del Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador.

Palabras claves: ABP, aprendizaje, metodología, participación estudiantil, programa educativo.
Energy Absorption Characteristics of Foam Filled Tri Circular Tube under Bending Loads
Authors: Djamaluddin Fauzan
Published: September 2021

In this study, the researcher carried out a comparative investigation of the crashworthy features of different tubular structures with a quasi-static three bending point, like the foam-filled two and tri circular tube structures. Energy absorption capacities and failure modes of different structures are also studied. Furthermore, the general characteristics are investigated and compared for instance the energy absorption, specific energy absorption and energy-absorbing effectiveness for determining the potential structural components that can be used in the field of vehicle engineering. Experimental results indicated that under the bending conditions, the tri foam-filled structures were higher crashworthiness behaviour than the two foam-filled circular structures. Therefore, this study recommended the use of crashworthy structures, such as foam-filled tri circular tubes due to the increased bending resistance and energy-absorbing effectiveness.
Thermophysical and Magnetic Properties of Magnetite – Polyethylene Composite
Authors: Bugaev N. M. , Kuznetsova Ekaterina L. , Ye Ko Kyaw
Published: September 2021

In this work, it is shown that the advantage of using matrix-stabilized magnetic nanoparticles to obtain polymer nanocomposites based on them is that such nanoparticles retain their dispersion and stability of size and shape in the technological modes of obtaining polymer nanocomposite materials, and thus ensured stable ferro- and superparamagnetic properties of the obtained target products. For the production of films by the method of hot pressing from blanks obtained in an injection molding machine or a mechanochemical mixture, a manual electrically heated hydraulic press was used. The magnetic properties of nanocomposite samples (about 50 mg on average) were studied using a vibration magnetometer. The character of the dependence of the magnetization on the magnitude of the magnetic field confirms the ferromagnetic character of the behavior of the obtained nanocomposites. The resulting film nanocomposites exhibit ferromagnetic properties at room temperature.
Vacinação de pessoas fora do grupo prioritário: um desrespeito à ética, à moral e às normas legais
Authors: Freire Carmen Stephany Gomes , Silva Merian Pereira da , Rodrigues Nataliene Cavalcante , Verbicaro Soares Douglas
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo discute a complexidade da pandemia, analisando as questões em torno das campanhas de vacinação contra a COVID-19, a entrega da vacina, o público-alvo, e as complicações decorrentes dos casos de denúncias de fraudes. Todas essas abordagens tomando como exemplificação os casos ocorridos na cidade de Sabará/MG, onde profissionais, fora da linha de frente, estavam sendo imunizados antes dos grupos prioritários. Por fim, o estudo fará uma correlação com o ponto de vista da ética em relação a essas condutas e impactos sociais. Para o estudo foi pensada uma abordagem bibliográfica multidisciplinar. Nesse sentido, conclui-se que a falta de diretrizes claras para a vacinação acarretou uma série de problemas ao poder público e à sociedade em geral.
Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Supervisi Kunjungan Kelas Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Penilaian Hasil Belajar Siswa Di SMK Negeri 1 Sutera
Authors: Suryati Lili
Published: September 2021

Permasalahan yang peneliti temukan di lapangan yaitu hasil evaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan pembelajaran menunjukkan bahwa penilaian yang dilakukan guru di kelas kurang mampu memperlihatkan tuntutan hasil belajar siswa, oleh sebab itu tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan peran serta kepala SMK Negeri 1 Sutera dalam memfasilitasi para guru yang dihadapkan dengan kesulitan teknis pengelolaan pembelajaran, yang akan memberi dampak kurang baik terhadap proses dan hasil belajar siswa. Subjek penelitian adalah guru kelas di SMK Negeri 1 Sutera  yang terdiri dari 6 orang guru kelas X s.d guru kelas XII. Sedangkan yang menjadi objek penelitian adalah peningkatan kemampuan guru dalam melakukan kegiatan penilaian hasil belajar siswa Data yang dikumpulkan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan penelitian tindakan kelas ini melalui beberapa teknik, yaitu teknik observasi, teknik wawancara dan teknik dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bahwa pelaksanaan supervisi kunjungan kelas terbukti dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam melaksanakan kegiatan penilaian hasil belajar. Guru menunjukkan keseriusan dalam memahami dan melaksanakan kegiatan penilaian hasil belajar. Hal itu dapat dibuktikan  dari hasil observasi/pengamatan yang memperlihatkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan kemampuan guru melaksanakan kegiatan penilaian hasil belajar dari siklus ke siklus . Pada siklus I nilai rata-rata capaian secara klasikal dari 42,82 dengan kategori kurang, meningkat menjadi 67,82 dengan kategori cukup serta pada siklus terakhir menjadi 86,11 dengan kategori baik, dan secara individual per guru dari 2 orang atau 33,33% pada siklus pertama meningkat menjadi 100% atau 6 orang guru pada siklus terakhir
A Case Report Discussing The Options for Placement of Glaucoma Drainage Devices in the Presence of Corneal Decompensation
Authors: Demeritt Marlon , Lewandowska Beata
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to discuss how the various placements of glaucoma drainage implants relate to corneal decompensation. Method: A 58-year Hispanic female presented for evaluation of decreased vision in the left eye for 2 years. This is a case report of a patient who underwent a secondary surgery to replace the anterior tube shunt implantation with a posterior shunt implantation following development of severe corneal decompensation. Results: Glaucoma tube shunt implants inserted into the ciliary sulcus of pseudophakic eyes shield the cornea offering protection against decompensation and avoid the risk of posterior segment complications. Conclusions: Placement of glaucoma drainage implants into the ciliary sulcus in pseudophakic patients with shallow anterior chambers, abnormal irido-corneal anatomy, or those at risk for corneal decompensation is a safe and effective method of not only lowering the intraocular pressure but also protecting the cornea against decompensation. As primary eye care providers, optometrists need to know the various treatment options and adverse effects associated with each procedure.
A Review of Undergraduate Athletic Training Program Entrance Requirements.
Authors: Brown Christopher , Potteiger Kelly , Keeley Kimberly , Lundgren Andrew , David Shannon
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Athletic Training (AT) education is undergoing a major change with the transition to the professional Master’s degree. This evolution provides opportunity for faculty to reassess programmatic requirements. Admissions criteria is the first benchmark set for students and may predict future success. Currently, there is no evidence describing common AT entrance requirements. Objective(s): To determine current practices in AT admissions, establish best practices for developing admissions criteria, and discuss the potential impact of the transition to professional master’s degree on the admissions process. Methods: Design: Cross-Sectional Study. Setting(s): Web-based survey in the fall of 2014. Participant(s): 361 undergraduate program directors received the survey; 117 (32.4%) responded. Intervention(s): The survey consisted of 28 questions: 15 demographics questions and 13 questions relating to: Academic structure (1 question), Program admissions procedures (5 questions), and Selection Process (7 questions). Main Outcome Measure(s): Descriptive statistics were calculated for each variable. Results: There were 117 responses, representing all 10 NATA districts. Ninety-seven percent (n=114) use a secondary admission process. Additionally, the majority of programs (n=94, 89.5%) reported using a combination of GPA data when making admissions decisions (i.e. major GPA and overall GPA). Seventy-two percent (n=84) of programs require clinical experience hours (mean 47.64 ±33.68) prior to admission. Personal attributes were assessed through the use of interviews, essays, and other written documents. Conclusions: There are many factors that may affect a program’s outcome. However, it all begins with the individual program’s admission process. To strengthen the program’s quality, faculty members must review their current admission criteria to ensure each requirement is purposeful, relevant, and non-discriminatory.
Investigating a Physiotherapy Clinical Simulation Assessment Tool Using The Delphi Approach
Authors: Jones Anne , Mandrusiak Allison , Judd Belinda , Gordon Christopher , Alison Jennifer
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Simulation in physiotherapy education is increasing, but a standardised assessment tool for student performance in simulation has not been developed. The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) is a validated tool for student performance in the clinical workplace, and has been used recently for simulation despite its relevance for this context being unknown. The purpose of the study was to gain consensus about which APP items should be included in a tool to assess physiotherapy students’ performance in simulation. The relevance of items was considered for both single patient encounters, and longitudinal (multiple) encounters. Methods: An online Delphi approach used a custom designed survey. A purposive sample of physiotherapists with simulation experience was recruited via email. Two rounds were undertaken with consensus being reached when at least 80% of the panel agreed on inclusion or exclusion of an item. Results: Twenty participants responded in the first round and fourteen in the second (70% retention). For longitudinal simulations, all APP items reached consensus in the first round. For single patient simulation encounters, consensus was not reached in the first round for the following items: commitment to learning (61%), teamwork (76%) and discharge planning (72%). In the second round, consensus for ‘teamwork’ remained the only item below eighty percent agreement (78.6%). Conclusions: The APP was deemed to be an appropriate measure for longitudinal clinical simulations, and with the exclusion of teamwork, for a single patient simulation encounter.
Learning Styles and Personality Types of Freshman Level Pre-Athletic Training Major Students
Authors: Schublova Marketa
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the preferred learning style and personality types of freshman-level pre-athletic training students. The secondary purpose was to identify any possible differences in learning styles and personality types of students admitted into the athletic training program versus those that were denied admission or changed their major. Methods: Data collection took place during a college introductory course over a period of seven years. Four hundred seventy-two freshmen (188 men, 284 women; average age 18.66 ± 0.87 years) considering athletic training as their major at a CAATE-accredited athletic training program participated in this study. A 48-item Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory questionnaire and 126-question Myers-Briggs Type Indicator form G were used to determine students’ preferred learning style and personality types. Results: The most common personality types among pre-athletic training students were Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Perception (ESTP) (14.2%) and Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging (ISTJ) (13.3%), and 35.8% of pre-athletic training students preferred accommodator learning style. However, converger learning style was the most common (30%) among students admitted into the athletic training program. The most common personality type for students admitted into the athletic training program was Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging (ESTJ). This was true for both groups of admitted and not admitted students. Personality types of students specific to their preferred learning styles were also examined. Accommodators placed in Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging (ESTJ) category (21%), divergers in Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging (ESFJ) category (14.9%), convergers in Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perception (ESTP) (22%), and assimilators in Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging (ESTJ) (14.7%) category. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, freshman pre-athletic training students demonstrated great diversity in their learning styles and personality types. These students prefer hands-on learning, rely on each other to solve a problem, enjoy solving problems, and excel in finding practical use while learning. They benefit from multimodal teaching methods. Educators should consider integrating concrete and abstract material into the curriculum. Athletic training students need to have the ability to participate in all different learning style preferences because athletic training is a science–based profession where abstract conceptualization is important along with effective interpersonal relationships with their patients and ability to act effectively in critical situations.
Correlation of formative assessments as the means of predicting summative performance in paramedic students
Authors: Leggio William , Batt Alan , Berry Jennifer , Fentress Tom , Vosper Marilee , Walsh Kelly , Dinsch James
Published: September 2021

Background: Paramedic programs use formative assessments to determine cognitive competency. Understanding the number of failed formative units as a probability of passing the summative exam will allow programs to set additional benchmarks. The purpose of this study was to determine whether failure in formative exams determines success on a summative exam. Methods: Formative and summative scores from 2011 – 2016 for paramedic students with accounts in Fisdap™, an Internet-based administrative database, were retrospectively reviewed for the following criteria: provided consent for research, completed all six formative (unit) examinations, and completed a summative (comprehensive) examination. Analyses were performed with Pearson correlations and linear regression. Results: A total of 1,406 student records were included based on inclusion criteria. Correlation with each formative and the summative examination were all significant, p < 0.001: Cardiology 0.597; Airway 0.571; Medical 0.571; Trauma 0.566; Ob/Pediatrics 0.549; Operations 0.495. The cardiology exam was shown to have a moderate correlation on summative performance, whereas the operations exam had the weakest correlation. The number of formative examination failures was a significant predictor of the probability of passing the summative examination, t(1405) = –31.02, p < 0.001. Zero failed unit examinations yielded a 100% probability of passing. Three failed formative exams yielded a 60.4% probability. Four failed attempts yielded a 44.8% probability. Failure of all six formative exams yielded a 13.4% probability of passing the Paramedic Readiness Exam Version 3. Conclusion: Not all formative examinations hold the same predictive power on the probability of passing a summative examination. Each had their own correlation value. Students who did not fail formative examinations have a 100% likelihood of passing the summative examination.
Acculturation and Filial Piety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Gender-Role Expectations in Hispanic-American Rehabilitation Services Students
Authors: Chen Roy , Austin Bryan , Lin Chien-Chun
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Hispanic-Americans are the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. The need to care for older Hispanics has become an important issue as they now enjoy longer life expectancies due to better access to healthcare and less labor participation in hazardous occupations. The present study examined whether the association between caregiver burden and gender-role expectations is mediated by acculturation and filial piety. Method: The sample consisted of 93 Mexican-American rehabilitation services students enrolled at a large public university in Texas. The four instruments used in the study were the Zarit Burden Interview, the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, the Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican-Americans-Revised, and the Expectations of Filial Piety Scale. Participants visited an online survey site to respond to the questionnaire. Results: About half of the most common person to whom care was being provided was a parent 49.5% (n = 46) with 35.5% (n = 33) grandparents and 15.1% (n = 14) siblings. Acculturation scores were positively correlated with both gender-role expectations (r = .23, p = .027) and filial piety (r = .30, p = .003) scores. In addition, caregiver burden scores were negatively correlated with gender-role expectation scores (r = -.21, p = .046) and filial piety scores were positively correlated with gender-role expectation scores (r = .29, p = .005). The correlation between caregiver burden and filial piety was not statistically significant (r = -.10, P > .05 n.s.). Moreover, neither acculturation nor filial piety mediated the relationship between gender-role expectations and caregiver burden. Conclusion: Mexican-Americans view aging positively, have a sense of caring for elders, and have strong ties to their culture. As a result of strong Hispanic family values, the obligation to care for family members (i.e., familism) tends to occur with little hesitance. Future replication studies are needed to better understand the effects of acculturation and filial piety on caregiver burden among Mexican-Americans residing in other regions of the country, including outside the cities along the United States-Mexico border. The rationale for further research is that living in predominantly-White states such as Minnesota and Wyoming, where Mexican-Americans make up a small fraction of the population, might have effects on their acculturation.
Developing Student Skills to Actively Engage in Feedback Conversations: A Pilot Study
Authors: Tuttle Neil , Bialocerkowski Andrea
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Students often have passive or counterproductive responses to feedback. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate a feedback training module containing online learning and live simulation. It was hypothesized that 1) student confidence in feedback skills would increase following the module, and 2) compared with a control group who undertook the module after their clinical placement, the feedback group who undertook the module before their placement would perform better on clinical placement on the sections of the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice related to communication, but those related to clinical skills would not be affected. Methods: A convenience sample of all 68 students in the first of two years of a masters graduate-entry physiotherapy program in Australia was recruited for the study. The feedback group (N=46) received the module before their 5-week orthopaedic clinical placement, and the control group (N=22) received the module after their placement. The module included two-hours of online independent learning and three-hours of simulated learning activity. Students provided and received feedback and were facilitated in developing skills to explore the understandings and attitudes underlying behaviours. Results: All students rated the module as having a large impact on their feedback abilities. The increased confidence in feedback skills was significant for the feedback group. Compared with the control group and with the previous two cohorts undertaking the same placement, the feedback group had improved performance at the mid-point, but not at the end of their five week placement. Conclusions: A focussed feedback module, including a simulated learning activity, increased student confidence and was perceived by students as having a positive impact on their feedback skills. There was a positive impact of the module on student performance during but not at the end of their clinic placement. An incidental finding was the suggestion that a time gap between on-campus learning and the related clinical placement may have a detrimental effect on student performance.
Normative Grip Strength Values in Males and Females, ages 50 to 89 years old
Authors: Roush James , Gombold Kaylee , Bay R.
Published: September 2021

Purpose. To develop normative reference values for grip strength of males and females between the ages of 50 and 89 years old that can be used by health care professionals in clinical settings. Methods. This study assessed data from a sample of males and females between the ages of 50 and 89 years old who participated in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The Health and Retirement Study collected data from 6,266 participants in a physical measures sub-study. Grip strength was assessed in a standing position with the shoulder adducted and elbow flexed to 90 degrees. One practice trial was allowed and then the participant performed 2 maximal effort trials using each hand. Right and left hand mean scores were calculated. The HRS data were reported in kilograms. Results. Subjects were stratified by sex and age. Each stratum was defined using 5-year intervals, male or female, and by right or left hand. Mean grip strength, standard deviation, sample size, and percentile ranks from 5 to 95 at intervals of 5 are reported for each stratum in both kilograms and pounds. Conclusion. The normative values provided in this report should advance the clinical utility of grip strength as a physical measure. Percentile ranks are easy to determine and interpret for both the patient and clinician. Clinicians will benefit from the results of this study by better assessing the physical status of their patients, developing better goals for their patients, and providing better education to their patients on this aspect of physical health.
A teoria habermasiana de inclusão do outro e a internação compulsória
Authors: De Freitas Carolina Nunes
Published: September 2021

Artigo científico desenvolvido a partir das discussões durante as aulas de mestrado, após verificada a necessidade de compreender a internação compulsória, sob a perspectiva habermasiana da inclusão do outro. O estudo apresentou os principais elementos caracterizadores da inclusão do outro e a previsão legal de internação compulsória de usuários abusivos de drogas que, embora partam de pontos distintos, podem interagir e auxiliar ao Direito.

 

Scientific paper developed from discussions during master's classes, after verifying the need to understand compulsory hospitalization, from the Habermasian perspective of inclusion of the other. The study presented the main elements that characterize the inclusion of the other and the legal provision of compulsory hospitalization of drug abusers who, although starting from different points, can interact and assist the Law
La teoría de las cuasi-proporciones de Pietro Mengoli
Authors: Bello Henry Darío López , Vargas Michelle Alejandra Penagos
Published: September 2021

Pietro Mengoli presenta en 1659 la teoría de las cuasi-proporciones, fundamento de su método de cálculo de cuadraturas. Esta se basa en la teoría de las proporciones del Libro V de Elementos y en la obra en algebra simbólica de Viète. Inicia trabajando con números naturales generalizados por medio de variables y sumatorias de estos, ordenándolos en seis tablas triangulares. Con estos resultados, define una relación —cuasi-razón—, una relación de relaciones —cuasi-proporción—, y construye su teoría definiendo los conceptos de cantidad indeterminada determinable y la razón indeterminada determinable, conceptos donde subyace la idea del límite como proceso de aproximación

 

Pietro Mengoli presented in 1659 the quasi-proportions theory, basis of his own method for calculating quadratures. This theory is based on the Euclidean theory of proportions, shown in the fifth book of Elements and on symbolic algebra work of Viète. He started working with generalized natural numbers using variables and sums of these, ordering these in six triangular tables. With these results, he defined a relation —quasi-ration— and a relation of relations —quasi-proportion— and constructs his theory defining the concepts of determined indeterminate quantity and determined indeterminate ratio, concepts where the idea of limit underlies as a process of approximation.
Когнитивные технологии управления знаниями
Authors: Chernova Lb. S.
Published: September 2021

В статье приводится определение когнитивной технологии, рассматриваются условия управления знаниями с помощью когнитивных технологий, включающих информационные технологии. Описаны основные технологии, предусматривающие управление знаниями, предоставлены отношения технологий «управления знаниями» и «бизнес-интеллекта» в контексте интеллектуальности. Рассмотрены когнитивные модели управления знаниями и даны инструменты для системы управления знаниями на основе выбора приоритетных организационных знаниевых ресурсов, поддерживающих актуальность, обновление и использование знаний в своей деятельности. В результате когнитивной структуризации происходит разработка неформального описания знаний, которые изображаются в виде графа. На уровне когнитивной модели каждая связь рассматривается до соответствующего уравнения, которое может содержать как количественные, так и качественные переменные. Исследованы когнитивные технологии в анализе, прогнозировании, принятии решений, управлении сложными системами, позволяющие применять методологию когнитивного моделирования к решению слабоструктурированных проблем различных сложных систем, которые в исследовании и разработке таких систем оказываются достаточно продуктивными. Рассмотрены когнитивные технологии, способные изменить подход в работе со знаниями, включающими рутинные операции. Установлено, что использование таких технологий улучшает качество работы в результате более эффективного использования знаний, сокращается время рабочих операций, повышается результативность экспертной поддержки