bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors influencing Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine students performance in Clinical Officer Council Licensure examination, Kenya
Authors: Kuria Eunice M. , Nyongesa Margaret W. , Choge Joseph K. , Boruett Norbert 
Published: November 2021

Background: Clinical medicine program has recorded high rates of student’s enrolment to training while their performance in clinical officers’ council (COC) licensure examination remains variable. This study investigated performance of clinical medicine degree student’s in COC examinations by determining student characteristics, institutional and regulatory body factors in relation to performance.Methods: A retrospective study, using mixed method approach to collect data. A sample total of 427 of students was analyzed while cluster and purposive sampling were used for key informants interviewed. Quantitative data was converted from Microsoft excel to statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software version 26 and analysed. Odd ratio was used to measure strength of association between students,institutions and regulatoy body charateristics and performance with p<0.05 being considered significant. Qualitative data was transcribed for content analysis.Results: The results indicated that there was highly significant relationship among the performance of students in government and private institutions respectively (p<0.001) unlike faith-based institutions (p=0.292). Private institutions were 0.158 more likely to perform better than other institutions while government institutions were 5 times more likely to perform better than any other institutions.Conclusions: Age, mode of study and years of experience were found to be significant factors associated with performance while intergrity in marking was an important concern. The recommendations from the study are that training institutions continue upgrading program but factors contributing to low performances should be looked into. There is need to select experienced faculty to teach and set competency based licensure examination after internship.The study has demonstrated that results can be used to predict performance which are reliable for developing recruitment and examination policies.
Assessment of knowledge regarding Nipah virus infection among physicians in a selected tertiary hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh
Authors: Azizi Shajeda , Akhtar Khursheda , Azizi Shahidullah , Islam M. Kariul , Huq Sajidul , Rahman Raziur , Chowdhury Sayeda M. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Human Nipah virus (NiV) infection is an emerging zoonotic disease caused by the NiV resulting in severe illness in humans. The physicians can represent a lead role in disease prevention if they have the right knowledge regarding disease. This study aimed to state the assessment of knowledge regarding NiV infection among physicians in a selected tertiary hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 211 physicians in Rangpur Medical College and Hospital by pretested structured questionnaire, from January 2020 to December 2020, using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews.Results: The majority of the respondents (69%) were within the 21 to 25 years of age group, mean age was 25±2.9 years where 54% of respondents were female. A questionnaire was comprised of 87 questions regarding knowledge on NiV infection. The findings revealed that 19% had good knowledge, 50% had fair and about 31% had poor level of knowledge regarding NiV infection. Among the respondents, 83% mentioned lack of awareness as a barrier regarding the prevention of NiV infection. Inferential statistics were done at a 95% confidence interval and 5% level of significance. Those who were aged between 21 to 25 years had significantly good knowledge than those who were more than 26 years of age (p=0.002).Conclusions: This study concludes that knowledge of the physicians on NiV infection was at a fair or average level. There is a dire need for the routine integration of the awareness and safety precaution practice among the physicians.
Descriptive epidemiology of COVID-19 deaths in the North Indian district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Rattan Saurabh , Sharma Priya , Gupta Chahat , Katoch Vikram , Gupta Gurdarshan 
Published: November 2021

Background: COVID-19 first reported in January 2020 in China has turned into a pandemic the kind that occurs only once in a century, with high mortality rate due to an infectious disease considered once as a thing of past. Caused by SARS-CoV-2 (an RNA virus) COVID-19 has caused over 170 million cases worldwide and around 3.8 million deaths worldwide. India alone has suffered the wrath of this nasty virus with cases approaching 30 million and over 0.4 million deaths till date. Occurring in various waves, the pandemic situation remains dynamic and evolving even today.Methods: We carried out retrospective analysis of all deaths due to COVID-19 occurring in district Kangra from March 2020 to June 2021. Descriptive data on all COVID-19 patients were collected and analysed including individuals who lost their life during the period.Results: From 20 March 2020 to 30 June 2021, a total of 45,871 cases and 1037 deaths (2.2%) were reported in Kangra district-33.8% of 3463 deaths that occurred in the entire state. The death rate per million population in Kangra was 64 compared to 47 for Himachal Pradesh and 30 for India as a whole. The mean age was 62.5 years (range 01 to 102 years); males 62.7 years and female 62.2 years.Conclusions: The biggest challenge for us as a country is that COVID-19 has penetrated into our densely placed population where practicing COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is merely an expectation that possibly can never be fulfilled despite most stringent of actions.
A cross-sectional study to explore causes of domestic violence among married women
Authors: Vachhani Pushti V. , Bhimani Nishant R. , Choudhary Premaram T. , Patel Punit 
Published: November 2021

Background: Domestic violence, as with all forms of gender-based violence, represents a barrier to development due to its negative impact not only on women, but also on men, children and the wider community. Objective was to find out the causes of domestic violence. To trace the reasons for which abused women continue to stay in abusive relationship. To find out help-seeking behavior of abused women.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was carried out among 600 ever married women of 15-49 years of age. All the information was gathered based on self-administered questionnaire. Confidentiality was maintained strictly.Results: Out of 600 respondents, 231 respondents were victims of domestic violence. Alcoholism of the husband was found the main cause of domestic violence as reported by a majority of about 29% of the respondents. Regarding reaction of victims to the violence, 168 of the respondents informed that they become silent. Total 159 respondents approached the informal or formal sources to seek help.Conclusions: Alcoholism of the husband was found the main cause of domestic violence against women. Majority of the victims could not resist or fight back. A majority of women were unaware about the relief available to the victims of domestic violence.
COVID-19 vaccination among elderly population in a rural area: coverage and hesitancy study
Authors: Pattnaik Satyajit , Sharma Dhananjaya , Rao D. Murali M. 
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 vaccination was opened for senior citizens above 60 years on the 01 March 2021. By 25 June 2021, 2.29 crores senior citizens have received two doses and another 6.71 crores have received the first dose. A total of 9 crores citizens have been given two/one dose of vaccine out of the estimated 14.3 crores people above the age of 60 years. During this period two important roadblocks to the vaccination drive were vaccine hesitancy among certain segment of the population and vaccine coverage especially in the rural areas.
Assessing teaching competency of academic staff at university level: Are we competent?
Authors: Shagholi Reihaneh , Naimie Zahra , Abuzaid Rana Ahmed 
Published: November 2021

The purpose of study is to assess the teaching competence of faculty members who are applying for a job at university from both Board of Examiners and Invitees perspectives. This qualitative study was conducted using non-guided content analysis. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with 22 expert Board of Examiners. In addition, 22 applicants for faculty recruitment who achieved the required score for participation in the 'teaching competence evaluation' station were enrolled in the study. Data analysis was performed using the step-by-step method and Strauss and Corbin analytic techniques. The finding was classified into three main categories of before, during, and after teaching. We extracted 52 indices, 10 subcategories, five general categories, and three main categories, which were formulated based on the teaching competence of the faculty members from the perspective of the board of examiners. the results could be used for the recruitment of capable faculty members.

Keywords: Teaching Competence, Higher Education, Faculty Members, Academic staff, University level
Optimizing speed and agility in a volleyball game – Junior players
Authors: Alexandru Oprean , Alexandru-Rares Puni , Bogdan-Constantin Ungurean , Adrian Cojocariu 
Published: November 2021

The present study aims to identify if and how motor skills such as speed and agility can be improved by using training activities corresponding to performance in volleyball. The experiment included a total of 16 male athletes (17–18 years old), divided into two groups (control and experimental group). The tests applied in the research were the Illinois test and the Hexagon test, since speed, agility and quickness are essential to high performance in volleyball. After the initial tests, the experimental group became part of a 6-week training programme, designed to learn and master speed and agility drills. The results obtained at the final control tests demonstrated that the indicators of motor skills registered a real progress. This confirmed our working hypothesis stating that physical exercises, motor games and other means, specific to the game of volleyball, can influence the development of motor skills.

Keywords: Agility, speed, performance sport, Illinois test, Hexagon test, volleyball training.
One-Minute Preceptor (OMP) applied teaching method
Authors: Shagholi Reihaneh , Naimie Zahra , Leng Chin Hai , Abuzaid Rana Ahmed 
Published: November 2021

This systematic review was conducted by searching English language articles on one-minute preceptor one-minute preceptor (OMP) through five databases, including Web of Science, ProQuest, Scopus, Clinical Key and PubMed for the published articles from 2000 to 2017 using the following search term ‘OMP’ in titles and abstracts. After employing the exclusion criteria, 31 articles remained for detailed analysis. The main outcomes of the investigated studies were categorised into two main categories, namely: (1) OMP and develop effectiveness and (2) OMP and Traditional Model & SNAPPS. The OMP is simple to remember, easy to learn, learner-centred, improve behaviour and quality of feedback, engage more in getting commitments and apply prompts the concepts and learner’s knowledge and satisfaction of learner, and an effective and efficient teaching method. The OMP developed teaching and learning activities, to convert teaching into a conversation, with the thinking work being undertaken by the learner.
Keywords: One-minute preceptor (OMP), systematic review, teaching method, applied, English language
Analysis of the last 10 years of articles and theses on authentic learning: A meta-analysis study
Authors: Yildiz Ezgi Pelin 
Published: November 2021

The aim of this research is to examine articles and thesis studies in the field of authentic learning approaches and applications in education in the last 10 years and to reveal the trends in this context. In the methodology part of the research, the meta-analysis method was used. Meta-analysis studies refers to the critical review and integration of the findings of separate studies. For the purpose of the study, a total of 111 pieces of research, published between 2010 and 2021 and selected by purposeful sampling method were analyzed. Databases used in research are Eric, IEEE Xplore, Ebsco, Springer, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Authentic learning approaches and applications in education throughout the world were examined under 16 criteria. These data were interpreted based on percentage and frequency. As a result, authentic learning approaches and applicationare integrated in many fields such as ICT, engineering, network learning technology, nursing, curriculum & instruction, geography, medicine and more.

Keywords: Learning Approaches, Meta-Analysis, Publication Classification, Authenic, Analysis
Impact of teacher communication behaviour on student’s motivation in learning primary school science
Authors: Leng Chin Hai , Menon Sunitha , Naimie Zahra , Danaee Mahmoud , Abuzaid Rana Ahmad 
Published: November 2021

Interactions between teachers and students occur rapidly in and out of a classroom. A good teacher-student relationship motivates and enhances the teaching and learning process. One of the most significant factors is teacher communication behaviour. This conceptual paper purports to investigate the multidimensional aspect of teacher communication behaviour and its effect on student’s motivation towards science learning. Based on a thorough review of existing literature, The Teacher Communication Behaviour Questionnaire (TCBQ) and Student’s Motivation Towards Learning Science (SMTSL) Questionnaire could be used to explore the factors of teacher’s communication behaviours and its relationship to students’ motivation in learning science among primary school students. From the result results it will be of possible benefit specifically for school administrators and teacher preparation programs. Teachers, however, may also use the teacher communication behaviour to evaluate an indicator of their communication skills

Keywords: teacher communication, student motivation, science education, primary school,
Política educacional para una modalidad e-learning en la universidad a partir de la pandemia
Authors: Tippe Marmolejo Sindy Diamela , Soto Giraldo Susan Lizeth 
Published: November 2021

Introducción: En este artículo, basándose en la exploración teórica, se ha identificado la necesidad de plantear propuestas hacia la construcción de una política educacional de mínimos necesarios para la modalidad e-learning en la universidad en el contexto de pandemia por la Covid–19. Antecedentes: En consecuencia, se propuso como método el heurístico y el hermenéutico, a partir de los cuales se desprende que, la virtualización de la educación peruana ha significado un proceso acelerado y no planificado, a partir del cual la metodología aplicada en la enseñanza en línea ha evidenciado grandes similitudes respecto de la educación presencial. Discusión: Es preciso establecer nuevas condiciones básicas de calidad del servicio educativo e-learning en el nivel superior universitario, que permitan a las instituciones universitarias adaptarse tanto a las exigencias del nuevo mercado educativo como a los perfiles de sus potenciales estudiantes. Asimismo, por su parte, cada gobierno de turno debe desarrollar las gestiones pertinentes para generar condiciones óptimas que ayuden a reducir las brechas de acceso y aquella relacionada con las competencias digitales.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Wasiaturrahma Wasiaturrahma , Kurniasari Anita Lucky 
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of non-cash payment transactions on economic growth in Indonesia and to see the responses from supporting variables, such as the velocity of money and the price of transactions. This study involves a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) analysis tool, using monthly time series data during 2009: 1 – 2017: 12. The results show that the payment instrument affects economic growth, especially the Card-Based Payment Instrument (CBPI). In addition, there are changes to the velocity of money and prices caused by the increase in the use of non-cash payment instruments. Keywords: Electronic Payment, Economic Growth, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM)JEL: E4; C51
PENGUATAN KOMPETENSI MENGAJAR GURU DALAM MEMBUAT INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN BLANDED LEARNING DI SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 14 LAMONGAN
Authors: Sholihatin Endang , Sukarno Gendut , Pratama Arista , Yuhertiana Indrawati , Sukirmiyadi Sukirmiyadi , Haryono Nanang 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe face-to-face school learning process in the midst of the covid pandemic is carried out online. This is based on the policy of the Ministry of Education, Circular Letter Number 4 of 2020 regarding the implementation of education policies in the emergency period of the spread of the corona virus. The pandemic condition with the online learning process requires schools and teachers to innovate in the teaching and learning process. With the aim of strengthening the teaching competence of teachers in making learning innovations, the community partnership program is carried out based on special problems faced by partners of SMP Muhammadiyah 14 Lamongan, namely: (a) not being able to innovate blended learning models for online learning; (b) has not been able to optimally use e-learning based on cloud computing; (c) have not been able to innovate in making ICT-based learning media. The solution to the problem of partner needs is answered by three strategies: (a) training in the preparation and development of blended learning models for teachers; (b) create an open-source e-learning website based on chamilo and train teachers and students to use it; (c) train teachers to make learning media based on information and communication technology.Keywords: learning innovation, blended learning, learning. AbstrakProses belajar sekolah tatap muka di tengah pandemi covid dilakukan secara daring. Hal tersebut didasarkan kebijakan Kementerian Pendidikan Surat Edaran Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 tentang pelaksanaan kebijakan pendidikan dalam masa darurat penyebaran virus corona. Kondisi pandemi dengan proses pembelajaran daring menuntut sekolah dan guru untuk berinovasi dalam proses belajar mengajar. Dengan tujuan penguatan kompetensi mengajar guru dalam membuat inovasi pembelajaran program kemitraan masyarakat dilaksanakan didasarkan permasalahan khusus yang dihadapi mitra SMP Muhammadiyah 14 Lamongan yaitu: (a) belum mampu inovasi model pembelajaran blanded learning untuk pembelajaran daring; (b) belum mampu secara optimal menggunakan e-learning berbasis cloud computing; (c) belum mampu inovasi membuat media pembelajaran berbasis TIK. Solusi masalah kebutuhan mitra dijawab dengan tiga strategi: (a) pelatihan penyusunan dan pengembangan model pembelajaran blanded learning untuk guru; (b) membuat website e-learning open source berbasis chamilo serta melatih guru dan siswa untuk menggunakannya; (c) melatih guru membuat media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi dana komunikasi.Kata kunci: inovasi pembelajaran, blanded learning, pembelajaran.
KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT AMONG MIDWIVES AS CHAMPIONS IN THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MATERNAL COVID CASES IN EAST JAVA
Authors: Laksana Muhammad Ardian Cahya , Akbar Muhammad Ilham Aldika , Izzati Dwi 
Published: November 2021

AbstrakTingginya angka kematian ibu disebabkan oleh masalah kualitas pelayanan kesehatan yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor organisasi, personal dan lingkungan (Kemenkes, 2018a; Mahmood et al., 2018). Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia terus berlanjut, dan kemungkinan akan menyebabkan peningkatan kematian ibu lebih lanjut, sehingga diperlukan kepemimpinan dan bantuan klinis. Metode yang digunakan dalam program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada bidan dalam pencegahan dan penanganan kasus ibu hamil di rumah sakit. Pelatihan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan bidan tentang penanganan kasus covid ibu, pencegahan dan kepemimpinan bidan dalam pelayanan ibu sebesar 35%. Implikasi dari hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah perlu adanya pelatihan pengetahuan dan keterampilan bidan dalam penanganan kasus ibu covid pada masa pandemi dengan mempertimbangkan aspek kebijakan internal rumah sakit, alur pelayanan ibu, kompetensi petugas, APD, sarana dan prasarana rumah sakit, sehingga diperlukan berbagai metode pendekatan dalam melakukan intervensi kebidanan dalam asuhan ibu hamil dengan konfirmasi COVID-19.Kata Kunci : Bidan, COVID-19, Maternal, Pengetahuan AbstractThe high incidence of maternal mortality is caused by problems in the quality of health services which are influenced by organizational, personal, and environmental factors. The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia continues and is likely to lead to a further increase in maternal mortality, so clinical leadership and assistance are needed. The method used in this community service program was providing training and assistance to midwives in preventing and handling maternal COVID cases in hospitals. This training succeeded in increasing the knowledge of midwives about handling maternal covid cases, prevention, and midwives’ leadership in maternal services by 35%. The implication of the results of this community service is the need for training on the knowledge and skills of midwives in handling maternal covid cases during the pandemic by considering aspects of hospital internal policies, maternal service flow, officer competence, PPE, hospital facilities and infrastructure, so we need various methods of approach in conducting midwifery interventions in the care of pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19.Keyword : COVID-19, Knowledge, Midwife, Maternal