bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Professional Pharmacy Services and Patient Complexity: An Observational Study
Authors: Ignacy Teegan Aili , Camacho Ximena , Mamdani Muhammad , Juurlink David , Paterson J. Michael , Gomes Tara
Published: March 2016

PURPOSE: To examine the association between the provision of professional pharmacy services (PPS) and patient complexity as determined by the number of distinct medications dispensed in Ontario. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study among all individuals dispensed one or more medications under the Ontario Public Drug Program (OPDP) between April 1st, 2012 and March 31st, 2013. We compared characteristics of patients receiving ­1 or more PPS to those receiving no PPS. To assess the relationship between patient complexity (as measured by the number of chronic medications dispensed) and receipt of PPS, we reported the number and proportion of patients eligible for Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB) who received a PPS within each patient complexity group, and compared these proportions using the Cochran-Armitage test. RESULTS: Over the 1-year study period, 27.1% (N = 799,674 of 2,946,183) of ODB beneficiaries received at least one professional pharmacy service. Among these services, more than two-thirds of the patients received a MedsCheck service (N=511,490; 64.0%). Overall, individuals who received a PPS tended to be older, more likely to reside in a long-term care (LTC) facility, have multiple comorbidities, and were more likely to have been prescribed 9 or more medications in the past year. As patient complexity increased, the proportion of ODB beneficiaries who received PPS also increased; 3.0% of individuals prescribed between 1 and 2 medications in the past year received PPS, while 53.6% of those treated with 13 or more medications received PPS (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Although the findings of our study suggest the use of PPS increases with patient complexity, many complex patients are not receiving these services. Further studies are required to better understand why patients do not access these services, the impact of professional pharmacy services on patient health outcomes, and their value for the health care system. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
Problemy metodyczne w procesie opracowania „Atlasu przemian politycznych na świecie w XX i XXI wieku”
Authors: Sobczyński Marek
Published: March 2016

Od początku istnienia Katedry Geografii Politycznej i Studiów Regionalnych prowadzone są w niej studia nad stworzeniem Atlasu przemian politycznych na świecie w XX wieku, rozszerzone w ostatnich latach również na pierwsze dekady wieku XXI. Zgromadzone doświadczenie pozwala dokonać przeglądu przyjętej metodyki oraz omówić trudności i bariery z nią związane, występujące w toku zarówno gromadzenia materiału faktograficznego, jak i jego przetworzenia i prezentacji, tak w postaci tekstowej, jak i kartograficznej.
W artykule, na podstawie własnych doświadczeń empirycznych, omówiono niektóre aspekty procesu przeprowadzania kwerend faktograficznych, krytycznej oceny wartości pozyskanych informacji, wiarygodności źródeł, trudności związanych z obowiązującymi w różnych częściach świata systemami pomiaru powierzchni oraz odmiennymi sposobami rachuby czasu (kalendarzami). Podjęto analizę rangi dokumentów uchwalanych w tej samej sprawie przez różne instytucje sprawcze, przy uwzględnieniu odmienności ustrojowych w poszczególnych państwach i okresach historycznych.
Dokonano krytycznej analizy dostępnych źródeł, ukazując zarazem zmienność dostępności do nich wynikającą z postępu cywilizacyjnego, który nastąpił od czasu podjęcia badań nad Atlasem w końcu lat 70. XX wieku.
Odniesiono się także do kwestii związanych z procesem prezentacji kartograficznej zmian politycznych w całej ich złożoności, podejmując krytykę niektórych już wydanych atlasów historycznych i wskazując na dobre i złe metody przedstawiania zjawisk na mapie, które mogą być zastosowane w przyszłej publikacji opracowywanego Atlasu. Czas, który upłynął od podjęcia studiów nad Atlasem, przyniósł w tej dziedzinie wiele nowoczesnych rozwiązań, które można dziś z powodzeniem zastosować, łącznie z rezygnacją z tradycyjnej drukowanej formy edycji i zastosowaniem formy elektronicznej, w której możliwa jest do uzyskania ruchomość obrazu.
Rozważania zilustrowano konkretnymi przykładami opartymi na uzyskanych już wynikach badań i ich dotychczasowej (jakkolwiek w ograniczonej formie) prezentacji.
Spisy powszechne w Polsce w latach 1921–2011 – określanie czy kreowanie struktury narodowościowej?
Authors: Barwiński Marek
Published: March 2016

W artykule podjęto próbę odpowiedzi na pytania, na ile metody przeprowadzenia spisów powszechnych, sformułowania tzw. pytań etnicznych oraz bieżące uwarunkowania polityczne i społeczne mogą kształtować ich wyniki w odniesieniu do struktury narodowościowej. Omówiono spisy ludności przeprowadzone w Polsce w ciągu ostatnich 90 lat, zwracając szczególną uwagę na czynniki, które mogły spowodować wypaczenie ich rezultatów. Skupiono się nie tyle na kolejnym przedstawieniu – powszechnie znanych – wyników w ujęciu ilościowym i przestrzennym, ale na „mechanizmie” przeprowadzenia spisu w kontekście ówczesnych realiów politycznych i społecznych.
Idea podmiotowego sprawstwa w morfologii miast
Authors: Deptuła Magdalena
Published: March 2016

Dynamiczny rozwój literatury światowej z zakresu morfologii miast skłania do refleksji nad stanem i kondycją rodzimych badań morfologicznych oraz motywuje do poszerzania spektrum problemów badawczych podejmowanych przez badaczy w Polsce. W związku z powyższym, celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie nowej na gruncie polskim idei w morfologii miast, jaką jest podmiotowe sprawstwo (agency) oraz zwrócenie uwagi na rolę podmiotów sprawczych (agents of change) jako animatorów/ inicjatorów zmian morfologicznych w przestrzeni miejskiej.
The Moral Values of Syi’ir Ngudi Susilo in Building of Children’s Character
Authors: Hasim Moh
Published: March 2016

This research was motivated by a condition that reading of Syi’ir as a culture in society
decreased. Whereas, Syi’ir contained a lot of good values related to children’s character building. Through field research method, philology, and documentary research, this study found that Syi’ir Ngudi Susilo was Syi’ir that contains children’s moral value to build their character. Syi’ir Ngudi Susilo consists of a very useful basic moral value to  develop of children’s character. The Basic moral embedded in Syi’ir Ngudi Susilo were respect and responsibility. Respect would bring children to have polite in personality and behavior based on the moral value. From respect, children would have a responsible character that would create self-consciousness to do moral act. By those two basic moral values, respect and responsibility, then children would grow with noble characters.
AUXÍLIO COMPUTADORIZADO À IDENTIFICAÇÃO DO CÂNCER DE PULMÃO BASEADO EM MAPAS DE CONEXIDADE FUZZY PARTINDO DA ESCOLHA DE UMA SEMENTE IDEAL
Authors: Praxedes Silva Tiago Emmanuel , Oliveira Marcelo Costa
Published: March 2016

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar de maneira qualitativa a precisáo da segmentaçáo por meio do algoritmo de construçáo de mapas de conexidade fuzzy partindo da escolha de uma semente ideal em relaçáo à segmentaçáo manual. Foram selecionados de maneira aleatória 30 nódulos do projeto “Lung Image Database Consortium”. O algoritmo desenvolvido se mostrou eficaz em identificar os nódulos pulmonares atingindo 90,4% de precisáo. Além disso, superou a precisáo do tradicional algoritmo de segmentaçáo por crescimento de regiáo em 9,1%. Logo, esta técnica possui potencial para ser utilizada como uma ferramenta de auxílio ao diagnóstico do câncer de pulmáo.
ANÁLISE DE GESTÃO DE RISCOS E IMPACTOS DA TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO NOS NEGÓCIOS
Authors: Picovsky José
Published: March 2016

Hoje é facilmente perceptível entender porque os quadros executivos das corporações mundiais buscam incansavelmente respostas para a pergunta: Como mitigar os riscos e evitar transtornos decorrentes de problemas relacionados a Tecnologia da Informação nas organizações de Saúde? Este tema é muito atual e é extremamente importante para avaliar o quanto o gerenciamento de riscos deve ser integrado às funções e aos grupos de funções da gestão da tecnologia da informação. O gerenciamento de riscos deve ser executado continuamente no decorrer de todo o ciclo em todas as tarefas do dia-a-dia de maneira que as organizações possa conduzir seus negócios de uma forma segura no que se refere a utilização de computadores utilizados para apoio na gestão de negócios.
E-GUIA: SISTEMA PARA PROVER MOBILIDADE E ACESSIBILIDADE AOS DEFICIENTES VISUAIS NOS SERVIÇOS DE TRANSPORTES URBANOS
Authors: Grilo de Morais Philippi Sedir , Barros Daniele Montenegro da Silva , Valentim Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros , Alves Robinson Luís de Souza , Lacerda João Marcos Teixeira , Santos João Paulo Queiroz dos , Trindade Sidney Soares , Guerra Neto Custódio Leopoldino Brito , Nagem Danilo Alves Pinto , Paiva Jailton Carlos de
Published: March 2016

A mobilidade corresponde à facilidade de deslocamento das pessoas na cidade em função das complexas atividades nela desenvolvidas, constituindo como um bem importante para a qualidade de vida dos seus habitantes. Para o deficiente visual ter mobilidade significa melhorar a qualidade de vida, principalmente se esse deficiente necessita usar o sistema de transporte de serviço urbano. Sendo assim, o presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar um sistema que visa o aspecto de inclusão de pessoas com deficiência visual através da união de tecnologia e acessibilidade. O e-Guia é um sistema que trás informações aos deficientes visuais que utilizam transportes urbanos, especificamente ônibus, através da utilização dos dispositivos móveis. Para a realização desse projeto foi necessário projetar uma arquitetura que possibilitasse a comunicação entre o usuário, o ônibus e o servidor, que é responsável pelo recebimento das informações, e como também, por avisar ao usuário que o ônibus desejado está próximo de sua parada. Foram realizados experimentos chamados de testes de campo, que foram executados em um ambiente real. Ao final desses experimentos a arquitetura foi validada, e como resultados mostraram o bom desempenho do sistema, demonstrando que o usuário foi capaz de saber com antecedência de 15 a 30 segundos à chegada do ônibus mais próximo à parada.
SMAD-ECG, UM SOFTWARE PARA AUXÍLIO AO DIAGNÓSTICO ATRAVÉS DE ECG E PRONTUÁRIO
Authors: Galdino Kátia Elizabete
Published: March 2016

Este artigo propõe criação e avaliação do SMAD-ECG, um protótipo de um software que utiliza o conceito de telemedicina para dispor, por meio de tablets com o sistema operacional Android que utilize uma rede de comunicação 3G, o envio de um prontuário médico eletrônico com o eletrocardiograma (ECG) do paciente, auxiliando o especialista na tomada de decisão quanto aos procedimentos emergenciais, ao deslocamento e tratamento do paciente. Esse cenário configura a utilização de novas tecnologias, como uma grande aliada para auxiliar o diagnóstico de pacientes à distância.
APLICAÇÃO DE SISTEMA MULTICANAL NA DETECÇÃO DE QUEDAS PARA IDOSOS
Authors: Barbosa Jocelio Ventura , Lopez Leonardo Ruan Ramirez , Goroso Daniel Gustavo
Published: March 2016

Os recentes avanços tecnológicos oferecem várias opções para a monitorização clínica dentro de uma grande área de cobertura. Esta descoberta ajuda a realizar a supervisão regular de saúde. Um sistema multicanal de telemetria foi desenvolvido através deste estudo de pesquisa a ser aplicada ao monitoramento de três sinais fisiológicos: frequência cardíaca, aceleração e temperatura do corpo. Uma placa eletrônica foi desenvolvida, para captar, pré-processar, armazenar e enviar sinais para um repositório central de dados que nos permite compartilhar dados processados para o monitoramento, medição e controle. O processo de validação da aplicação foi à detecção da intenção de queda utilizando acelerômetro tri-axial. A aplicação validada, mostrou-se auxiliar para o monitoramento de queda de idosos e para a prevenção e controle de doenças não-transmissíveis (NCD). Os resultados mostraram que as quedas foram detectadas durante a diminuição repentina no nível de tensão 1500-960 mV, enquanto que a sensibilidade do acelerômetro foi ajustada para 1,5 g (800mV). Além disso, duas condições obrigatórias devem ser cumpridas para qualquer queda ser detectada: i) atenuação -530mV dentro do vetor magnitude de aceleração (aproximadamente 1g), e ii) atenuação anterior deve ocorrer dentro de um período de tempo não superior a 50 milésimos de segundo. Em suma, o sistema de biotelemetria descrito acima é prático, não-invasivo, versátil e acessível, permitindo o uso generalizado no seio da sociedade em geral.
MÉTODOS DE APOIO AO DIAGNÓSTICO DE LESÕES MUSCULARES
Authors: Bandeira Fábio , Neves Eduardo Borba , Barroso Guilherme Campos , Nohama Percy
Published: March 2016

As lesões musculares são comuns em atletas e indivíduos fisicamente ativos, e causam transtornos e gastos pessoais e institucionais. O tratamento depende do diagnóstico e da monitorização do estado da lesão. Por isso, o diagnóstico é uma etapa fundamental na recuperação das lesões musculares. Neste artigo, são descritos os principais métodos diagnósticos para lesões musculares, divididos em métodos de diagnóstico por imagens e por marcadores bioquímicos. Estes últimos baseiam-se na análise de concentrações de enzimas plasmáticas, como a creatina quinase, lactato desidrogenase, aspartato aminotransferase, miosina, troponina I e interleucina, para indiretamente, diagnosticar danos estruturais no músculo esquelético. Já os exames por imagem, tais como a ultrassonografia, a tomografia computadorizada, a ressonância nuclear magnética e a termografia podem produzir desde um minucioso detalhamento anatômico das partes do corpo sob análise até aspectos relacionados a sua funcionalidade. O conhecimento dos métodos instrumentaliza a decisão dos profissionais de saúde sobre o método que eles vão solicitar ou indicar em cada situação defrontada na prática clínica.
SISTEMAS DE GERENCIAMENTO DE BANCO DE DADOS EM TEMPO-REAL NA ÁREA HOSPITALAR: UM ESTUDO DE CASO PARA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Fernandes Yáskara Ygara Menescal Pinto , Neto Pedro Fernandes Ribeiro , Morais Antonio Higor Freire de , Valentim Ricardo Alexandro de Medeiros
Published: March 2016

A automação hospitalar consiste em uma área que está em constante crescimento. Os processos envolvidos na mesma estão sendo informatizados e automatizados cada vez mais com novas tecnologias tanto de software como de hardware. Fato este, que implica no aumento do número de informações e complexidade no desenvolvimento de sistemas e gerenciamento de dados.  Nesse sentido, várias pesquisas têm sido desenvolvidas e geralmente tem abordado vários dos problemas que são pertinentes aos processos que podem ser automatizados, tais como: segurança, comunicação, confiabilidade e desempenho das aplicações, dispositivos biomédicos, usabilidade dos sistemas, consistência lógica e temporal dos dados transações, entre outros. Considerando tais problemas, os sistemas de gerenciamento de banco de dados em tempo-real (SGBD-TR) apresentam características necessárias para garantir a validade lógica e temporal dos dados e transações, além de serem projetados para gerenciar grande volume de dados. Os SGBD-TR podem ser aplicados em: automação hospitalar, aviação, redes de sensores, entre outras. Essas aplicações possuem como característica o fato de, precisam executar em ambientes abertos e imprevisíveis por apresentar grande distribuição geográfica, alta heterogeneidade, inexistência de controle global, falhas parciais e falta de segurança. Portanto, considerando a complexidade dessas aplicações, torna-se fundamental realizar um estudo de caso em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI), onde buscamos automatizar dados e transações em tempo-real com restrições temporais, considerando a consistência lógica e temporal dos mesmos. Dessa forma, serão utilizadas técnicas de qualidade de serviço para definir os níveis de corretude e de desempenho que devem ser satisfeitos pelas aplicações. Através do estudo de caso é possível realizar análises e simulações, buscando orientar o processo de tomada de decisão e propor soluções para a melhoria.
IMPORTÂNCIA DA INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE NA ATENÇÃO INTEGRAL AO PORTADOR DA DOENÇA DE PARKINSON POR MEIO DE CAMPANHA REALIZADA PELA IFMSA-BRAZIL
Authors: Gois Isabella Tarciana Pinheiro , Aranha Amanda Baptista , Godeiro Junior Clécio de Oliveira , Oliveira Daniel Fernandes Mello de , Revoredo Gabriela Lia de Aquino , Gomes Gustavo Afonso Santiago , Cavalcante Leandro Augusto Rocha , Varela Mariana Chianca Gomes
Published: March 2016

A campanha “Parkinson: mova essa ideia” surgiu no contexto do Dia Nacional do parkinsoniano, dia 04 de abril, e do Dia Mundial da Doença de Parkinson, dia 11 de abril, com o intuito de promover uma conscientização sobre a doença tanto para os estudantes de medicina como para a população. Nosso objetivo foi revelar suas principais características e desmitificar alguns preconceitos relacionados à doença. Além disso, enfatizamos a necessidade de pró-atividade e movimentação do parkinsoniano, motivo pelo qual o título da campanha passa a ideia de movimento e de disseminação da informação. Para isso, foi realizado um evento multiprofissional sob a orientação de um neurologista, uma geriatra, uma fisioterapeuta e uma fonoaudióloga voltado aos estudantes de medicina  participantes da ação e tendo estudantes de fonoaudiologia como convidados, em que a doença foi abordada de forma interdisciplinar. Posteriormente, houve uma intervenção em um movimentado parque da cidade de Natal, capital do Rio Grande do Norte, onde os frequentadores eram sensibilizados a interagir com os acadêmicos envolvidos na intervenção sobre a temática que estava sendo abordada e, por sua vez, a mensagem de atenção e cuidado para com os parkinsonianos era transmitida com boa receptividade. Dessa forma, foi realizada uma ação de sucesso, na qual o peso das parcerias foi decisivo para o êxito alcançado, o que demonstra a necessidade de um elo entre diferentes setores da sociedade para mover adiante essa relevante questão de saúde pública.
TELESSAÚDE COMO FERRAMENTA DE APOIO À ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE: UM OLHAR SOBRE AS TELECONSULTORIAS EM CARDIOLOGIA
Authors: Lucena Bruno Erick de Barros , Diniz Junior José , Diniz Rosiane Viana Zuza
Published: March 2016

Introdução: O Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil vem apresentado resultados promissores nas questões relativas à saúde da população, mas ainda enfrenta o desafio das desigualdades tão frequentes. Uma proposta para auxiliar o enfrentamento desse desafio é a telessaúde, prática relacionada à oferta de serviços de saúde utilizando tecnologias de informação e comunicação. Considerando a prevalência das doenças cardiovasculares e seu potencial de morbimortalidade em todo o Brasil, um programa de teleconsultoria em cardiologia pode melhorar a qualidade do atendimento aos pacientes, além de ter relevante importância como ferramenta de educação permanente em serviço. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo observacional e descritivo que consiste na análise das Segundas Opiniões Formativas em cardiologia atualmente existentes no portal Telessaúde Brasil e das teleconsultorias em cardiologia realizadas no período de abril a novembro de 2014 no núcleo de Telessaúde do Rio Grande do Norte.Resultados: Foram identificadas 56 Segundas Opiniões Formativas relacionadas à cardiologia no portal Telessaúde Brasil, sendo a maioria referentes à hipertensão arterial sistêmica (29%), solicitadas por médicos (59%) e com abordagem sobre aspectos relativos a apoio ao tratamento (30%). No núcleo de Telessaúde do Rio Grande Norte, foram realizadas 47 teleconsultorias em cardiologia, sendo a maior parte delas também relativa à hipertensão arterial (50%), requeridas em sua maioria por agentes comunitários de saúde (45%) e com enfoque direcionado a apoio ao tratamento (52%)Conclusão: A teleconsultoria representa uma estratégia prática e eficiente, capaz de garantir a oferta de serviços de saúde, alcançando aqueles que vivem em áreas distantes e carentes. Conhecer a demanda das teleconsultorias é de extrema relevância, pois pode fornecer informações necessárias para suprir as deficiências existentes, quer sejam de natureza assistencial, gerencial e/ou educacional.
AMBIENTE DE INOVAÇÃO NO LABORATÓRIO DE INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA EM SAÚDE – LAIS/UFRN: MAPEAMENTO, INTERAÇÕES E GERENCIAMENTO
Authors: Moura Lawrence Cézar Medeiros Araújo de , Hékis Hélio Roberto , Valentim Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros , Araújo Bruno Gomes de , Guerra Neto Custodio Leopoldino de Brito , Alves Robinson Luis de Souza , Costa José Alfredo Ferreira
Published: March 2016

A inovação vem se tornando uma questão cada vez mais central e de grande notoriedade, não somente na literatura, como também nas práticas de gestão, tornando-se um tema estratégico para os gestores das organizações. Aliado a isso, tem-se o alto grau de competitividade presente no mercado, que contribui para a complexidade das tomadas de decisão, uma vez que os gestores necessitam manter um ciclo de renovação contínuo de seus processos e produtos. Dessa forma, as pressões do mercado em busca de novas alternativas incentivam a inovação dentro das organizações como alicerce à cultura da mudança em busca da sobrevivência e de maior competitividade, tornando-se essencial conhecer os fatores que promovem o avanço dos ambientes organizacionais direcionados à inovação. Este artigo caracteriza-se como descritivo com métodos qualitativos e quantitativos. Quanto ao planejamento da pesquisa, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica e pelo estudo de caso. A pesquisa, aqui desenvolvida, tem como intuito analisar o ambiente organizacional de um laboratório voltado para a inovação tecnológica em saúde, que é referência em pesquisa e tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte, e verificar se o mesmo apresenta-se propício ao desenvolvimento de inovações. Para tanto, foram mapeadas as tecnologias desenvolvidas pelo Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Saúde – LAIS/UFRN e em seguida foi aplicado um questionário com os atores do LAIS/UFRN. Tal questionário é fechado e com escala Likert. Como resultados, tem-se que as dimensões 1, 6, 7 e 8, são as mais influentes para a formação de um ambiente inovador no LAIS.
African University Students Perspectives On Disability Access
Authors: Osifuye Shade , Higbee Jeanne L.
Published: March 2016

Responding to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD), this paper reports on the results of one phase of a qualitative research study conducted at a large, public, multi-campus university in East Africa to explore the challenges faced by students with physical disabilities. Recommendations from a focus group are presented and implications for pedagogical and institutional transformation are discussed.
English Language Teaching At The Primary Level: Foundations For Bilingualism Or Not?
Authors: Eapen Rachel Lalitha
Published: March 2016

In countries where English is a second language, there has been a movement over the last 60 years from supporting indigenous languages over foreign language English - to the present one where, with globalization and market demands, English is beginning to be seen as an indigenous language in itself. The teaching of English from Grade 1 about five years ago points to this change in India. The consequences of such a shift for language acquisition at the primary level is a matter of concern, however, when English is not the first or second language of the people, but is the medium of education, and when the average classroom teacher at the primary level is inadequately prepared for the task. The gaps in the teacher's preparation and the coping strategies she employs are discussed in this paper in order to identify teacher resistances to new books and methodologies. Resistances can be seen to serve as areas for growth according to the constructivist perspective of a Bakhtinian dialogue and a collective articulation of a ZPD, described by Vygotsky, for syllabus design. The syllabus, when it emerges in this way, can be taken to be valid in terms of relevance and to serve as appropriate comprehensible input necessary as the first step for development and change for in-service primary school teachers teaching new texts set in new curricula. Classrooms in three schools in India were visited from which a syllabus outline for an in-service primary school teachers evolved. Teacher practice and resistances are analysed against larger questions, such as: What does such teacher orientation imply for linguistic development of a second language on the whole and for the cognitive development of the child? Would semi-lingualism be encouraged or would we have basic foundations for effective bilingualism?
Effects Of Problem-Solving Method On Secondary School Students Achievement And Retention In Social Studies, In Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdu-Raheem B.O.
Published: March 2016

This study investigated the effects of problem-solving method of teaching on secondary school students achievement and retention in Social Studies. The study adopted the quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, control group design. The sample for the study consisted of 240 Junior Secondary School Class II students randomly selected from six secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The instrument used for the study is the Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT) designed and validated by the researcher. Section A of the instrument consisted of the bio-data of the respondents while section B was made up of 40 multiple-choice items designed to measure the students achievement and retention in Social Studies. Four hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data were analyzed using t-test and ANCOVA statistical tools. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the achievement mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the pre-test mean scores and achievement mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the retention mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the achievement mean scores and the retention mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. It was discovered in the study that problem-solving method is more effective than conventional lecture method in improving students achievement in Social Studies. It was therefore recommended that teachers should be innovative in handling their lessons by relating them to the day-to-day life of students in such a way that the students will be challenged to put the lessons to practice as much as possible. Government should also emphasize the use of problem-solving method to teach Social Studies in secondary schools.
Academic Writing Within An Online Learning Environment: Assessing The Impact Of Peer Evaluation On Lesson Planning, Execution & Assessment
Authors: Cole Karen Sanderson , Watson Danielle
Published: March 2016

Peer evaluation, as a learning strategy, is commonly used among educators in an attempt to promote higher performance goals and improved teaching and learning outcomes through the sharing of complementary proficiencies for a familiar intent. It is commonly viewed as a technique for raising the bar' through exposing educators to alternative perspectives. Within the online learning environment, there is a high degree of isolation among educators involved in the delivery of the same course. Although individuals interact in established teacher forums about administrative issues, a forum is not provided where interaction about teaching content, delivery and conceptualization of critical concepts can be explored and discussed. As such, the provision of a forum for collaboration among peers involved in different aspects of course delivery within the online learning environment is believed to address the issue of isolated instruction while also providing support and evaluation as to the effectiveness of teaching strategies employed. The aim of the research is to investigate the impact of an established peer partnership between 14 colleagues working in pairs geared towards assessing feedback and discussions on lesson planning, execution and assessment processes. It seeks to ascertain its usefulness as a strategy to be incorporated into the teaching of English for Academic Purposes within an online learning environment. The study seeks to provide actionable direction for peer evaluation and collaboration, as a teaching and learning tool, through the mapping, assessing and evaluation of the processes involved.
Facilitator Effects On The Process Of GSS Appropriation: Opening The Black Box
Authors: Miller David W.
Published: March 2016

Though technology support of group decision making has long been believed to increase the number of ideas generated and the overall quality of decisions, research on this topic has failed to provide consistent support of these outcomes. Facilitation of the group decision process by specially trained experts is believed to add even further to the benefits the technology brings. The effects of facilitation have been tested in many configurations, yet, here too, researchers have not been able to consistently identify the benefits. The literature shows that prior research in this area has been based on the outcomes of the group decision process focusing on the quantity of ideas generated and group member retrospective perceptions of the process. This suggests that researchers took a black box approach to studying the effects of facilitation in group support systems (GSS) adoption and use subsequently ignoring important aspects of group process and the effects of facilitation in that process. To that end, analysis has been done from the lens of adaptive structuration theory (AST) of 48 homogeneous decision groups in terms of setting, task, and prior relevant participant experience; an excellent environment in which to observe how group members act (make appropriation moves) to adopt and use GSS differently in differing facilitative contexts. This study found that process restrictiveness significantly affects the quantity and types of appropriation moves over the course of a decision task. An unprecedented finding was that different individual facilitators affect the quantity and types of appropriation moves even when holding the treatment restrictiveness constant. I also performed an original extension of the method suggested by AST by disaggregating appropriation moves into the source and target of interactions. This study successfully opens the black box of GSS facilitation and shows analysis of process reveals nuanced differences in factors that affect appropriation that have not been apparent from prior, outcomes-based analyses.
Paradigm Shift In Assessment Methodology For Law Students In South Africa
Authors: Joubert Deidre
Published: March 2016

This paper addresses the insufficient traditional method of assessment of tests and examination, which is purely the regurgitation of information. Unfortunately some lecturers tend to cling to the traditional method of assessment as it is an easy route for them to follow. The said method does not encourage the students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers, which is of the utmost importance to any student studying law- or law related qualifications. Deep learning is therefore not stimulated, because the students only study what they think is necessary to pass a test or examination paper. All that the traditional method of assessment results in is that a student, after completion of his/her studies, is not able to apply the knowledge which he/she so freely regurgitated. There is therefore no practice based learning taking place and assessment is not learner centred. A definite paradigm shift is necessary in order to ensure that deep learning is achieved by all students and that the students will be fully productive in legal practice when they complete their qualifications (graduateness). In order to implement and facilitate this said paradigm shift, the author addresses the definition of assessment, the purpose of assessment and the difference between deep- and surface learning. The different possible forms, instruments, methods and tools of assessment which the Legal Sciences Department at the Vaal University of Technology could use are addressed. Types of evidence of learning are considered and suggestions are made on best practice in respect of assessment methodology for students in the said department. The motivation and training of the lecturers are also of paramount importance and therefore the author also pays attention to these aspects in this paper. Once lecturers and students realise that it is to the benefit of the students to make assessment learner centred and the importance of constructive alignment, the shift to innovative assessment methods is easy. Students are then assured of holistic development and confident that they will be immediate assets to practice once they complete their qualifications and not burdens to their new employers that requires further training.
Faculty Governance And Outcomes Assessment: Compatible Or Combustible?
Authors: DeBoy James L. , Monsilovich Sally B. , DeBoy Joanne R.
Published: March 2016

This paper identifies the various factors driving the outcomes assessment movement, contrasts the old paradigm with the model now espoused by regional accreditors, discusses the six-step process of student outcomes assessment, emphasizes faculty ownership of the process to prevent administrative usurpation, and proposes specific strategies to enhance faculty empowerment.
Using Humorous Sitcom Clips In Teaching Federal Income Taxes (Funny Things Can Happen On The Way To Filing And Paying Income Taxes)
Authors: Cecil H. Wayne
Published: March 2016

This article shares the motivation, process, and outcomes of using humorous scenes from television comedies to teach the real world of tax practice. The article advances the literature by reviewing the use of video clips in a previously unexplored discipline, discussing the process of identifying and selecting appropriate clips, and introducing and reviewing fair use guidelines for copyrighted video materials in the classroom.
The Primex Proposal, Minimum Bid Price Requirements, And NASDAQ Market Woes
Authors: Azarmi Ted , Choi SungSup (Brian) , Haecker Christine
Published: March 2016

The objective of this case is to teach and initiate a class discussion about the Primex proposal and minimum bid price requirements at NASDAQ.  The discussion is facilitated by a real world case example that focuses on current NASDAQ market woes.  Issues central to the performance of NASDAQ as a market place are analyzed.  In addition, this study considers the effect of the merger of Instinet and Island on NASDAQ and evaluates NASDAQ's IPO decision.
Integrating Theoretical Perspectives Of Student Rating Behavior
Authors: Hatfield Louise , Kohn Jonathan
Published: March 2016

This paper examines attribution, grade-leniency/stringency, motivation, and construct validity theories of student-rating behavior.  Previous research has tended to treat these theories as mutually exclusive.  However, our findings suggest that these theoretical perspectives should be integrated into a unified theory of student-rating behavior.  The R-squares found in this study are larger than in any previous research, which we attribute largely to the rigor of using structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data.  The significant bias that was found in this study suggests the need to rethink the use of student ratings when evaluating faculty performance.
A Curriculum Development Process Model
Authors: Dawley Donald , Havelka Douglas
Published: March 2016

An adaptive and systematic framework or methodology is needed to facilitate the development of the anticipative curriculum.  To that end, some guiding principles and processes are suggested that can be used to address the MIS professional curricula as well as curricula for the business professional.
Business Research In Eight Business Disciplines
Authors: Robinson Larry M. , Adler Roy D.
Published: March 2016

This study recorded nearly 1.5 million citations to measure research productivity of the 4,918 full time faculty members with doctoral degrees at 51 leading US business schools.  These schools had been included at least once in the 25 most recent ranking lists produced by three major business publications. This research included lifetime citation counts for each faculty member, and resulted in 1,497,162 citations that were recorded between March and June 2003.   The citation counts were cumulated by academic discipline.   The disciplines for which rankings were made were accounting, economics, finance, information systems, marketing management science, organizational behavior, and strategy.  Ranked lists of the top 25 schools in each disciple are included.   The paper contains a review of the literature on citation analysis, and suggests how citation analysis might be used as an assessment tool by business school administrators, professors, students, and corporate managers.
Learning Communities: A Business School Perspective
Authors: Hartnett Kelly , Lucas Stephen R. , Miles Benton E. , Sopper John R.
Published: March 2016

This paper discusses the organization and operation of a university learning community program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). After several years, the program administrator and certain of the faculty and staff reflected on the achievements of the program. The learning community concept is discussed as well as the nature of the learning activities both general and those specific to the business school. The program reported higher levels of student retention and students reported higher involvement in leadership skill development and the UNCG community than students who were not in the learning community program.
The Politics Of Standards-Based Curriculum In A Course-Based Environment
Authors: Dorsch Nina G. , Jackman Diane H.
Published: March 2016

Demands for standards-based teacher education clash with university systems in a case study of one university's experience in revising its elementary education program. Issues of power and identity are explored.
Skillful Coaching: New Directions In Teaching Health Assessment
Authors: Zurmehly Joyce , Lynd Mary , Leadingham Camille
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study was to examine differences in nursing student’s assessment skills before and after the implementation of a cognitive apprenticeship didactic approach including think-aloud and critical dialogue.  In the nursing care of clients, a through and accurate holistic health assessment is essential.  The content of the assessment task is taught in all nursing programs.  Students must be competent not only in performing the examination but also in evaluating the information obtained and integrating it with the health history and lab findings.  This extensive criteria makes assessment a challenging skill to master.  Problems arise when students in nursing attempt to apply the theoretical assessment approaches to the clinical setting with real clients.  Consequently, student’s performance outcomes are often unsatisfactory, as the teaching format usually focuses on the students’ acquisition of domain knowledge and psychomotor skills rather than on shaping the thinking processes involved.  Students’ common problems with physical assessment shows that they struggle to manipulate the abstract positions involved.
Inquiry-Guided Learning In A Management Of Technology Environment
Authors: Hergeth Helmut H. , Smith Gary W.
Published: March 2016

Inquiry-guided learning is a teaching technique that encourages active participation of students and, in addition to better retention, such learning is credited with promoting critical thinking, sourcing information, organizing information, promoting self learning and enhancing the life-long learning experience. In applied degree programs where technology and management courses run parallel, different tools must be used to involve students and tie in real life scenarios to prepare students for opportunities in industry, government, and society.  This paper describes how data is sourced, prioritized, organized, and presented in priority and audit tables. It also demonstrates simulation board games as teaching tools in textile management and technology curricula. A simulation board game is used to practice decision making tools and skills in a team environment. Audit tables are used to detect and correct potential sources of quality problems.
Non-Stop Mega-Fun Learning
Authors: Selman Victor , Selman Ruth Corey , Selman Jerry , Selman Elsie
Published: March 2016

Learning how to learn can be reinforced in many ways.  But learning without play or fun is difficult---grim and boring.  Classical Pedagogy with its “serious” student-teacher-admin-istrative rituals may be the major failing of our educational system.  Unorthodox ways currently used in colleges to augment persuasion and articulation ability of business school students is to use “stand-up” comedy (University of Chicago), song- writing, storytelling and bare improvisation (Vanderbilt University-Owens Management); and for a Shakespearean motivational spin, relative to other management skills at the corporate executive level (Northrup-Grumman). Another novel learning way is by continual repetition through audio-visual media, where information is presented in a risk-/stress-free environment.    Suggestion, Auto-suggestion. and Suggestology have been used for years in Europe; for example, at Moscow University three years of studying French are compressed into less than one year by total immersion of students into a close network of students-parents-teachers-environment-activities---where, for example, only French is spoken.  Other approaches are to have abstract ideas in the sciences translated into physical learning devices such as toys or robots: repetition with/without background music—operas or Mozart --, using the olfactory stimulation of aromatherapy, “pigging out” on pizzas before, or during, the learning session, or encouraging the ingestion of chocolate “stuff” to enhance retention.
Does Degree Earned Matter? An Empirical Analysis Of CEOs From Large Firms
Authors: Jalbert Terrance , Jalbert Mercedes , Perrina Gino
Published: March 2016

In this paper the educational backgrounds of the Highest Paid Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the United States are examined.  Specifically, the extent to which the specific degree earned affects the salary received and other variables are examined.  The data for the study is the Forbes 800 CEO compensation data.  The time period for this study is the thirteen years from 1987-1999.  The results indicate that the total compensation that individuals earn as the CEO of the firm depends upon the undergraduate and graduate degree that the individual earns. Those with differing degrees are found to have been with the firm for a differing number of years, earned their undergraduate and graduate degrees at different ages, started working for the firm at different ages, became the CEO at differing ages, and were with the firm for differing number of years prior to becoming the CEO.
Factors Associated With Student Attrition And Retention In An Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
Authors: Stallone Michelle Nadine
Published: March 2016

The purpose of the study was to examine the factors behind doctoral student attrition.  Findings indicated that doctoral students perceive human factors to be the most significant for program completion.
Homework Habits Of College Physics Students
Authors: Kotas Paul M. , Finck Joseph E. , Horoi Mihai
Published: March 2016

Several physics instructors at Central Michigan University have utilized Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach (CAPA) for homework in their courses.  Student activity on CAPA is automatically recorded and logged into the system’s files.  These log files have been examined and student surveys have been conducted.  An analysis of this data provides some insight into when students do homework and how this behavior relates to performance and demographic factors.
Faculty Training And Development Practices In Distance Education To Achieve High Performance Through Extraordinary Teaching
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin
Published: March 2016

Developing and training faculty members to integrate cyberspace technology into the classroom for student learning is basically a necessity in today’s competitive world of education, but many educators fear or resist it due to lack of effective training. As such, administrators should focus on the effective development, training, and retaining of qualified educators to teach in various distance learning modalities (online, on-ground, and blended formats) using cyberspace technology while focusing on effectively achieving learning outcomes. An emersion model of training used for “training-the-trainers” in the corporate arena as well as for faculty development is presented for application and benchmarking. Personal experiences and best practices gleaned from different universities (business programs using cutting edge technologies) and corporate computer-based training are discussed. Also, best practices and suggestions for effective faculty compensation and teaching load in distance education are explored.  Furthermore, administrators must ask for participation and interaction of experienced educators in order to glean and highlight their successes as well as challenges they face currently in serving the needs of diverse student populations in distance education.  Both means and processes for effective faculty development and training in a just-in-time basis with least cost and expenditure should be implemented by the administration.
What Is The Most Effective Method Of Integrating Ethics Into The Accounting CurriculumIn The Post-Enron Environment?
Authors: Crawford Constance J.
Published: March 2016

Should ethics be taught as a separate accounting course or woven through the entire accounting curriculum?  Research indicates that ethics has always been part of the accounting curriculum; unfortunately, AACSB does not require one separate course in ethics before graduating from undergraduate and MBA programs.  In response to the overwhelming amount of recent accounting scandals, most accounting professors are simply applying the Enron case to illustrate audit failure.  However, many professors question whether ethics can be taught, as ethical behavior is formed before students attend college.  Empirical evidence supports this position.
Meeting The Needs Of Rural Site-Bound Paraeducators
Authors: White Mary Cathey , White George , Fishbaugh Mary Susan E.
Published: March 2016

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act 2002-No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandates that paraeducators who work with today’s children and youth are highly qualified.  Montana State University-Billings (MSU-Billings) has revised its Associate of Arts Program of Study in Education with the intention of supporting Montana and other rural states in complying with this mandate.  In additioin to a two-year program of study at our main campus, the MSU-Billings College of Technology provides an exam for paraeducators with preparatory/remedial support modules.
Technology in Accounting Classrooms: An Assessment Of The Current State
Authors: Hsu Kathy H. Y. , Tanner John , Cudd Mike , Guildry Nina
Published: March 2016

As technology evolution continue to reduce the costs associated with hardware and software for classroom instructions, the instructional environment and teaching pedagogy of business faculty in many disciplines also have evolved over time.  While technology integration in accounting education has been a constant focal point of discussion in recent years, the extant and the usage pattern of various classroom technologies in accounting instructions is unclear. This paper provides an assessment of technology usage in today’s accounting classroom.
Do College Accounting Curriculums Teach To The CPA Exam? Should They?
Authors: Rudnick Martin , Taylor Virginia Anne
Published: March 2016

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