bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Is a Video Worth a Thousand Words? Educating Preclinical Medical Students on Sterile Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving Virtually and In-Person
Authors: Elver Ashlie , Braasch Maxwell , Byer Stefano , Gilmer Lisa , Sykes Kevin , Tuchek Chad , DiPasco Peter 
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Programs that offer early exposure to surgery for medical students foster interest in and positive perceptions of surgery. The COVID-19 pandemic led to suspension of these activities at our institution, the University of Kansas School of Medicine. In response to the lack of virtual alternatives, a pilot virtual surgery enrichment program was implemented for first-year students in place of in-person surgical exposure. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of in-person and virtual-based surgical education programs to expose preclinical medical students about the surgical realm of medicine.
Methods.First-year medical students participated in either a virtual (Group A) or in-person (Group B) week-long surgical enrichment program. Group assignments were dictated by COVID restrictions on each of our three medical school campuses: Salina, Wichita, and Kansas City. Pre- and post-surveys with a 14-question multiple-choice assessment of surgical knowledge were distributed to participants. Paired Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests and Mann-Whitney-U tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results. There were 14 participants in Group A and 7 participants in Group B. Both groups improved significantly from pre- to post-assessment score. (Group A, p = 0.01; Group B, p = 0.04). There was no difference between groups in the magnitude of score improvement from pre- to post-assessment (p = 0.59).
Conclusion. This pilot program demonstrated that virtual platforms can be a method to provide meaningful clinical experiences in surgery to preclinical medical students restricted from clinical activities. Further development of mentorship in virtual surgical programs and assessment of subjective experience is needed.
​Feed Quality, Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Dairy Feed and Raw Milk in Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Ethiopia
Authors: Fikadu Jalel , Tamir Berhan , Galmessa Ulfina , Effa Kefena 
Published: November 2021

Background: The study was attended in Oromia special zone around Finfinne with the objective to asses feed quality composition, detect and quantify the amount of aflatoxine (AFM1) in raw cow’s milk and AFB1 in home-mixed feed of dairy. Methods: For this purpose, 90 milk and 90 samples of feed from dairy farmers were collected. Analysis for AFM1 and AFB1 was conducted by high-performance liquid chromatography. Result: The study discovered that the occurrence of AFM1 in all samples of milk and detection level ranged from 0.02 ppb to 0.08 ppbL. Overall, 64 (71.1%) out of a total of 90 milk samples contained less than or equal to 0.05 ppb of AFM1. Moreover, 26 (28.9%) milk samples exceeded 0.05 ppb. All the feed samples were contaminated with AFB1 minimum 12.67 ppb and a maximum of 45.67 ppb. Overall, out of a total of 90 feed samples collected, about 66 (73.3%) contained AFB1 at a level less than or equal to 20 ppb. At the same time, 34 (26.7%) of the feed samples contained AFB1 at a level exceeding 20 ppb. The linear regression displayed that the significant associations between the presence of AFB1 in the feed and the levels of adulteration in AFM1 in milk. The level of aflatoxin pollution found during this study in milk and feed ought to prompt action to spot appropriate interventions. These results recommend that risk mitigation should focus on reducing aflatoxin impurity in raw materials feed which can ultimately minimize AFM1 in milk.
Evaluating the Efficiency of Newly Formulated Pomade® and Ceftiofur Hydrochloride for Treating Foot Rot in Dairy Cattle
Authors: Yiğitarslan K. , Kale M. , Öztürk D. , Mamak N. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Foot rot is an important contagious disease that causes economic loss in dairy cattle. Even though many antibiotic treatments have been tried on foot rot, very few information about new topical treatment method or product have been reported about the disease. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate an alternative new treatment for foot root disease in dairy cattle. Methods: Forty-one swap samples were collected from cattle’s feet which were further investigated under microscopic examination and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum. Newly formulated pomade® and ceftiofur hydrochloride (Eficur®) applications were used in foot rot cases. Result: Polymerized chain reaction revealed D. nodosus in all the samples were as F. necrophorum was seen only in 22 (53.66%) samples. In this study, D. nodosus was considered as the primary agent involved in foot disease of cattle and F. necrophorum along with other bacterias were considered to be associated in the infection. The foot rot wounds formed in all cases (100%) in which D. nodosus, F. necrophorum and other bacteria were detected were healed along with tissue regeneration. As a result of treatment applications, a success rate of 93.33% was obtained in lameness resulting due to medium foot rot cases and 45.45% in severe acute lameness. The lameness recovery rate was found to be 80.48%.
Bioefficacy, Phytotoxicity and Economics of Post-emergence Herbicides in Moth Bean (Vigna aconitifolia) in Hot Arid Regions
Authors: Jat N.K. , Singh D.V. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Weed infestation is the major cause of yield loss to Kharif pulses in arid regions. Post-emergence herbicide application is a promising weed management option for pulses in these areas. Therefore, the current study was aimed to find an effective and economic post-emergence herbicide molecule for weed control in moth bean. Methods: A field experiment was conducted during 2017-2019 with different herbicides, hand weeding, weed-free and unweededs in Kharif mung bean in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Result: Among the herbicide treatments, post-emergence application of propaquizafop + imazethapyr @ 125 g a.i. ha-1 being statistically at par with clodinafop-propargyl + sodium acifluorfen @ 312.5 g a.i. ha-1 and hand weeding recorded the highest reduction in total weed dry matter (73.9%), highest weed control efficiency (73.8%) and lowest weed persistence index (1.03) compared to the unweeded. The reduction in seed yield in unweeded compared to weed-free and hand weeding was 50.8% and 42.1%, respectively. As the imazethapyr-containing herbicides caused crop phytotoxicity, significantly higher crop dry weight (513 g m-2), seed yield (5.53 q ha-1), stover yield (18.0 q ha-1), gross returns and net benefits of moth bean were recorded with clodinafop-propargyl + sodium acifluorfen (312.5 g a.i. ha-1) over other herbicide treatments. Clodinafop-propargyl + sodium acifluorfen (@312.5 g a.i. ha-1) registered the minimum value of weed index (20) and highest values of herbicide efficiency index (3.9) and crop resistance index (4.70).
Distance Education amid the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Students' point of view
Authors: Mahasneh Omar M. , Al-kreimeen Raed Ahmad , Alrammana Asre Ali , Murad Odeh S. 
Published: November 2021

This study aims at exploring the forms, benefits and obstacles of distance education during COVID-19 pandemic. The study adopted the cross-sectional research approach. A sample of 377 university students were conveniently recruited during the second semester of the academic year 2020/2021. The researchers developed a valid and reliable questionnaire that consisted of three parts; they were investigating forms of distance education, benefits of distance education, and obstacles of distance education during COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the study indicated that synchronous e-learning and using social media channels were the mostly used means to deliver the educational material during the COVID-19 period. Reduction of the expenses and better academic performance were reported to be the most achieved benefits by the students from distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic. The study concluded that distance education during COVID-19 imposed different forms of education that in turn imposed various benefits and obstacles for the students
Keywords: COVID-19, distance education, Jordan, Cross-sectional, forms, benefits.
Dashboard proposal implemented according to an analysis developed in the KNIME platform
Authors: Maraza-Quispe Benjamin , Quispe-Figueroa Ricardo Carlos , Valderrama-Solis Manuel Alejandro , Maraza-Quispe Benjamin 
Published: November 2021

The objective of the research is to develop a methodology to analyze a set of data extracted from a Learning Management System (LMS), in order to implement a Dashboard, which can be used by teachers to make timely and relevant decisions to improve the teaching-learning processes. The methodology used consisted of the analysis of 9,257 records extracted through simple random sampling from a population of 100,000 records. The indicators analyzed were: number of accesses, course grades, time spent, number of courses enrolled and number of activities developed. The results show the data analysis in the KNIME data mining analysis platform, the model was implemented in five phases: Requirements definition, model design, development, implementation and evaluation of results. The results are taken as a recommendation to design and implement a customized Dashboard for teachers to identify observable behavioral patterns that allow them to make decisions to improve the teaching-learning processes of students.
Keywords: Analytics, dashboard, KNIME Learning, personalized, teaching.
Technology acceptance of online instruction for vocational instructors in new normal education
Authors: Wannapiroon Panita , Nilsook Prachyanun , Jitsupa Jira , Chaiyarak Sakchai 
Published: November 2021

This research aimed to: develop a model for vocational instructors’ acceptance of online instruction after they had arranged online instruction for one year; and investigate the consistency of this model using the empirical evidence gained from 1,818 vocational instructors from five regions in Thailand: the Northern Region, the Northeastern Region, the Central Region, the Eastern Region and Bangkok, and the Southern Region. The research instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire on the vocational instructors’ acceptance of online instruction. The data were analysed using construct validity and the consistency of the causal relationship model. The research findings revealed that social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the vocational instructors’ adjusted attitudes towards online instruction for the better. This adjustment directly affected some changes in the instructors’ behaviour in physical classroom instruction to online instruction in the following period.

Keywords: online learning, technology acceptance model, vocational education and training
Web-based evaluation for teacher professional program: Design and development studies
Authors: Saptono Bambang , Herwin Herwin , Firmansyah Firmansyah 
Published: November 2021

This is a design and development carried out to develop a web-based evaluation model in teacher professional programs. The subject of this research were participants in the professional teacher program in 2021. In addition, experts in the field of technology and evaluation are also the subject of this research to assess the feasibility of the developed model. The data collection technique used in this study is a questionnaire technique. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive quantitative analysis. Proof of the validity and reliability of internal consistency using the Gregory method. The results show that a web-based evaluation model has been developed by measuring four program components, namely context, input, process, and product. The results of the expert assessment indicate that this model is feasible and meets content validity. The developed model is also reliable based on internal consistency and meets the aspects of practicality and effectiveness based on user ratings.

Keywords: Web-based evaluation, teacher professional program
Innovative methods and technologies of training specialists in the conditions of postgraduate pedagogical education
Authors: Sovetkanova Damira , Turgunbayevab Botagul , Chinibayeva Gulnar , Aiman  Berikkhanova , Imansydykova Nurgul Imansydykova 
Published: November 2021

In the context of postgraduate pedagogical education reform, transition to multi-level training of teachers, ensuring competitiveness of specialists in a reasonable labor market, issue of preparing future teachers for professional and pedagogical activities is very relevant. Since the Republic of Kazakhstan joined ranks of independent States, changes in public awareness, along with all its areas have increased the requirements for the level of teachers’ professionalism, achievements in science and industry, and introduction of advanced technologies. In education of a person who meets the new requirements of society, as a factor in ensuring national security, we consider the training of creative teachers who think innovatively, make complex pedagogical decisions, formulate problems, and change their stereotypes. The research uses interview to collect data on the topic. The study discusses the benefits of the undergraduate, masters and PhD programs.
Keywords: design training technology; hardware platforms; modern technologies; SAS-study.
Competences given to disabled students within the scope of inclusive education
Authors: Nurshat Atshybayeva , Almazhai Yegenissova , Laura Butabayeva , Begakhmet Abusseitov , Zhorabekova Ainur , Bagdat Baimukhanbetov , Elmira Uaidullakyzy 
Published: November 2021

Inclusion education is one of the subjects of great concern recently. The opinions of school administrators, counselors, teachers, enabled students, as well as disabled students, regarding the current situation of inclusive educational activities and the process for students with disabilities are needed to make inclusion study successful. This study aims to examine students' acceptance in their environment (inclusiveness) that differ from their peers for various reasons, the positive and negative experiences of classroom teachers on inclusiveness, and student-teacher interaction situations. The research, using the purposeful sampling methods, conducted the study in a primary school in Kazakhstan. In the research, the interaction, teaching practices and methods of classroom teachers for students with disabilities were examined. Observation and interview methods were used as a data collection tool, and content analysis method was used to analyze the data. With the results of the research, classroom teachers aiming to provide an atmosphere of mutual respect and love in classrooms with disabled students, are strict about classroom rules. A constructive and benevolent feeling is often given in friendship relations, and the general courses are taught using straight-through method and question-answer technique. Technology-supported trainings which are game-based and visual, as well as remarkable teacher entries have been found to affect the participation of these students. The research suggests the preparation of a curriculum enriched with content that will support an understanding of education that includes the disabled and increase awareness about inclusion.
Keywords: disability; inclusive education; special education; technology.
Synchronous collaborative writing instruction in a university EFL context: Challenges and solutions
Authors: Chanwaiwit Panachanok , Inpin Bhornsawan 
Published: November 2021

This study explored EFL instructors’ perceptions and practices to identify challenges of teaching synchronous collaborative writing (SCW) and then proposed solutions to the problems. The instructor survey of practices in online English writing instruction was sent to 52 instructors from 15 regional universities in Thailand; 51 responded to the survey and, after selection, 24 participants were included. Data also included classroom observations and interviews. The participants felt unprepared to teach SCW because of insufficient online pedagogical skills in engaging students in the classroom and a lack of technology skills in managing online classrooms, facilitating real-time collaborative writing and giving objective formative assessments. The findings suggest that EFL instructors improve their teaching quality regarding student engagement, goals, content, tools, classroom management strategies, instructor and student roles, SCW activities and assessment. These discoveries enable educators to develop contextualised guidelines for SCW practices and suggest initial preparation for EFL cyber education.
Keywords: Online learning challenges, synchronous collaborative writing, EFL writing teaching practices, EFL writing instruction
Digital Technologies’ Impacts On Student Social Adaptation During Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Shulga Tatiana I. , Li Ya Juan , Krokhina Julia A. , Semenov Sergey V. , Ryazanovae Elena L. , Baranova Ekaterina A. 
Published: November 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a rather difficult period of adaptation of students to the university system and the new educational process. Digital technologies came to the rescue, which contributed to some solution of emerging adaptation issues for nonresident students. This article is aimed at identifying the features of social adaptation of nonresident students to the educational process at the university. As a research method, the questionnaire method was used, which allowed to identify and analyze the peculiarities of adaptation of first-year students from other cities to the university environment and university requirements. The article reveals the influence of digital technologies on the adaptation of students to the university environment and new living conditions. It was determined that, in general, the participants have a high level of adaptation to the university environment, even in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic.
Keywords: digital technologies; educational environment; social adaptation; student youth
Design and implementation of the multi-agent system in education
Authors: Hamal Oussama , El Faddouli Nour-Eddine , Alaoui Harouni Moulay Hachem 
Published: November 2021

Nowadays, AI is a real springboard for finding solutions to optimize and improve learning and teaching processes. This issue has been a focus of humanity for millennia, and very significant advances have been made in this quest. This article aims to address the issue of optimizing and improving learning and teaching processes through AI (Artificial Intelligence), considering crossroads of research fields AIED (Artificial Intelligence in Education), EDM (Educational Data Mining) and LA (Learning Analytic). The research made use of secondary data collected from previous research on the topic and primary data was collected using a case study. A comparative analysis was conducted and based on this opportunity, we propose a multi-agent system based on AI techniques, which is capable of performing broader analyses of learning and teaching processes. The research also implemented a prototype of EMAS. Through this system, teachers and learners will be able to access a wide range of relevant and reliable information about learning and teaching processes.

Key words: AIED, EDM, EMAS, LA, recommendation system, education dropping out, emotion detection
Formation of information culture of students through information technology
Authors: Turalbayeva Almash , Zhubandykova Akgul , Nabuova Roza , Buzaubakova Klara , Mailybaeva Gulmira , Abdullina Gulzhan 
Published: November 2021

The aim of this research is to evaluate the formation of students' knowledge culture through information technology with student views. In the research, qualitative methods were used to collect the data, and the content analysis method was used for the analysis of the data. The data were collected by the researcher through semi-structured interview forms prepared for the teacher and the students. The participants of the research consisted of 40 primary school 4th grade students studying in Almaty, Kazakhstan in the 2020-2021 academic year. The results of the research reveal that students sometimes benefit from information technologies while doing research for information purposes and for doing their school homework. At the same time, as a result of the research, it was determined that the students always benefited from information technologies for activity purposes. The results obtained from the research reveal that education systems, teachers and parents have great duties in the effective use of information technologies by students.
Keywords: information culture, information Technologies, information technology; student competencies, student opinions
Challenges of teaching children literature online in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the COVID 19 pandemic
Authors: Pecenkovic Vildana , Kodric Mirzana Pasic 
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to all the health, psychological, economic and other consequences it left, directly affected all levels of the education system in the world, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unlike other studies and courses studied at higher education institutions, the specificity of literature teaching is that in addition to textbooks on theoretical aspects of literature, students have a mandatory reading list. The paper aims to present ways of adapting to online children’s literature teaching and the challenges faced by teachers and students of pedagogical faculties at two public universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In terms of the analysis of the results of online teaching, Kirkpatrick 's evaluation model was applied, which is also the basic method of this paper.
Keywords: children; COVID-19; literature; online teaching; Kirkpatrick’s model
The risks and threats of digital educational technologies and products
Authors: Sorokoumova Elena A. , Puchkova Elena B. , Cherdymova Elena I. , Temnova Larisa V. 
Published: November 2021

Modern research is paying much attention to the issue of digital addiction of students in recent times since it can lead students to pay less attention to their academics. This article intends to discuss the possible threats and risks of the formation of digital dependence among teenagers from the use of gadgets. As a research method, the questionnaire method was used. The participants consisted of 13 specialists and 508 teenagers aged 11 to 14, studying in the 5th-8th grades of secondary schools. From the study, digital education increased the time spent of digital devices and technology. The authors also found that when students are learning with digital devices, they waste time on non-educational contents. The authors of the article propose psychological and pedagogical measures aimed at preventing digital addiction of students.
Keywords: students, digital educational technologies, digital products, Internet addiction, prevention, gadget, typology of threats and risks.