bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessing the impact of evidence summaries in library and information practice
Authors: Kloda Lorie Andrea , Koufogiannakis Denise , Brettle Alison 
Published: December 2018

Objective
This study developed, validated and administered an instrument to investigate the impact of research evidence summaries published in the journal, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice.

Methods
Using the critical incident technique, this mixed methods study began by developing and testing a survey questionnaire, disseminating it to readers of the journal and conducting follow-up interviews with a subsample.

Findings
A total of 86 practitioners responded to the survey and 13 took part in interviews. Evidence summaries led to impact at four levels: librarian knowledge, librarian practice, workplace practice, and library users. The instrument was revised as a result of the findings.

Conclusion
This study provides unique insight into whether evidence summaries are an effective means of bridging the research-practice gap for the library community and its scholarly communication channels. The validated impact assessment instrument may also be adapted for other means of disseminating research in library and information practice.
An exploration of the information literacy experiences of home educating families
Authors: Elmore Jessica , Stordy Peter 
Published: December 2018

Background and aims
There is limited existing research on the information literacy experiences of home educating families. This study aims to explore these experiences, providing a framework and context for their experiences and finding parallels in the existing literature on information literacy.
Methodology
This is a qualitative study consisting of five in-depth interviews with families. The findings were analysed using a grounded, interpretive approach.
Results and conclusion
The findings suggested that digital aspects of information literacy were significant for these families and that communities of practices were a useful way to understand their information literacy. The importance of reflection for information literacy was also demonstrated. There was some evidence that the information literacy of home educating families could be seen as challenging the orthodoxy of more formal educational models.
Impact of Distance Education on University Retention Rates
Authors: Breit Emily , Schreyer Samuel 
Published: December 2018

This study uses new measures of distance education to assess the impact on retention rates at 4-year public and private non-profit universities in the U.S. We present evidence that the percent of undergraduates enrolled exclusively in distance education courses reduces a university’s freshmen retention rate, particularly for institutions with a relatively low median SAT score. We find no clear evidence of lower retention rates when undergraduates are enrolled in a combination of on-campus and distance education courses. These findings suggest increased enrollment through distance education can come at the expense of lower retention.
PENGARUH CITRA PERUSAHAAN, KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN KELOMPOK REFERENSI TERHADAP PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KREDIT SEPEDA MOTOR DI PT. FEDERAL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CABANG WONOSOBO
Authors: Ariono Imam 
Published: December 2018

Tingkat konsumsi masyarakat mengalami perkembangan setiap tahunnya. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan tingkat penyaluran kredit konsumsi yang terus mengalami peningkatan. Kredit sepeda motor merupakan salah satu jenis kredit konsumsi yang sedang berkembang di masyarakat. Dengan kata lain lembaga pembiayaan merupakan sarana masyarakat dalam melakukan kredit sepeda motor.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra perusahaan , kualitas pelayanan, dan kelompok referensi secara parsial dan bersama-sama terhadap pengambilan keputusan pembelian kredit sepeda motor di PT Federal International Finance Cabang Wonosobo. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen kredit motor PT Federal International Finance Cabang Wonosobo. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis kuantitatif yaitu analisis regresi berganda.
Dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan diperoleh hasil Berdasarkan uji hipotesis 1 diketahui bahwa t hitung ( X1 = 2,326) > t tabel (1,987) dan nilai signifikansi (X1 = 0,014) < taraf signifikan (? = 5%) sehingga variabel Citra perusahaan (X1) sebagai variabel bebas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pengambilan keputusan pembelian (Y). Berdasarkan uji hipotesis 2 diketahui bahwa t hitung ( X2 = 3,004) < t tabel (1,987) dan nilai signifikansi (X1 = 0,009) < taraf signifikan (? = 5%), sehingga Kualitas layanan (X2) sebagai variabel bebas secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pengambilan keputusan pembelian (Y). Berdasarkan uji hipotesis 3 diketahui bahwa t hitung (X3 = 2,064) > t tabel (1,987) dan nilai signifikansi (X3 = 0,038) < taraf signifikan (? = 5%), sehingga Kelompok referensi (X3) sebagai variabel bebas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pengambilan keputusan pembelian (Y).
IMPLEMENTASI METODE FUZZY QUERY DATABASE MODEL TAHANI SEBAGAI INFERENCE ENGINE PEMBERI REKOMENDASI OBJEK WISATA DI KABUPATEN BOYOLALI
Authors: Rohman Saifu 
Published: December 2018

Saat ini berwisata telah menjadi bagian dari kebutuhan masyarakat. Hal ini dinilai sebagai salah satu investasi yang besar bagi pemasukan daerah yang menjadi tujuan wisata termasuk Kabupaten Boyolali. Namun banyaknya objek wisata di Kabupaten Boyolali sering kali menyulitkan masyarakat untuk mendapatkan objek wisata yang sesuai dengan keinginan atau kebutuhannya.
Dari permasalahan tersebut, muncul gagasan untuk membangun sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan yang memudahkan masyarakat dalam pemilihan objek wisata di Kabupaten Boyolali. Sistem pendukung keputusan tersebut akan menggunakan metode Fuzzy Query Database Model Tahani. Untuk mendapatkan informasi yang diperlukan digunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan studi literatur. Bahasa pemrograman yang akan digunakan adalah PHP. MySQL sebagai DBMS dan Dreamweaver sebagai software pembangunnya.
Dengan adanya sistem pendukung keputusan ini diharapkan masyarakat akan lebih mudah untuk mendapatkan objek wisata yang sesuai dengan keinginan atau kebutuhannya.
PENGARUH BENTUK BRIKET TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS LAJU PEMBAKARAN
Authors: Asri Sarwi , Indrawati Ragil T. 
Published: December 2018

Tujuan penelitian ialah untuk mengetahui bentuk briket dari kulit kopi yang memiliki laju pembakaran paling efisien. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode eksperimen di laboratorium. Tahapan penelitian dimulai dari pembuatan arang kulit kopi, pencetakan kemudian uji laboratorium. Pembuatan briket dilakukan dengan ukuran arang 120 mesh, perbandingan antara arang kulit kopi dan perekat ialah 2 : 1 dan berat spesimen briket 25 gram. Bentuk briket yang digunakan ialah silinder pejal, silinder berongga, segiempat dan hexagonal. Uji laboratorium dilakukan untuk menentukan laju pembakaran pada masing masing variasi bentuk briket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa briket dengan bentuk silinder berongga memiliki laju pembakaran paling efisien dengan nilai laju pembakaran sebesar 1,94x10-2 gram/detik. Sedangkan briket dengan bentuk hexagonal mempunyai nilai laju pembakaran yang paling rendah yaitu sebesar 0,94 x 10-2 gram/detik.
EL DEBER DE ESCUCHAR AL NIÑO EN PROCESOS DE FAMILIA, DESARROLLO DE ESTE PRINCIPIO EN COLOMBIA Y OTRAS LEGISLACIONES
Authors: Torres Eraso Luis Alfonso 
Published: December 2018

<p>EL DEBER DE ESCUCHAR AL NIÑO EN PROCESOS DE FAMILIA, DESARROLLO DE ESTE PRINCIPIO EN COLOMBIA Y OTRAS LEGISLACIONES </p>
Ambulance Satisfaction Surveys: Their Utility in Policy Development, System Change and Professional Practice
Authors: O'Meara Peter 
Published: December 2018

This study surveyed general practitioners, registered nurses, ambulance officers and members of the public to determine satisfaction levels in rural ambulance services in the Australian State of Victoria. It was part of a larger study developing rural models of ambulance service delivery. Respondents were asked to complete a survey about their satisfaction with their local ambulance services and their confidence in local emergency medical systems. Satisfaction levels were very high and associated with direct experience as patients or as immediate family members of patients. Focusing on specific elements of the ambulance system in future satisfaction surveys may improve the capacity of managers and policy makers to develop appropriate policies and implement changes in system design and professional practice.
A Critical Appraisal of the Revised Trauma Score
Authors: Jennings Paul 
Published: December 2018

Objectives The trauma score and its later revision were developed as a triage index which could be readily calculated and interpreted in the prehospital environment. This paper aims to critically examine the available literature to determine if the Revised Trauma Score actually measures what it is intended to measure. Methods A thorough Medline literature search was undertaken of the OVID database. All available journal articles which addressed reliability and validity testing of the Revised Trauma Score were reviewed. Each of the instrument's clinimetric properties are described and critically appraised. Conclusion As a predictive instrument, the Revised Trauma Score has been shown to have a moderate to high ability to accurately predict survival. In its secondary role discrimination, it has been shown to have equivocal ‘between-person’ sensitivity.
Injury Occurrences at a Mass Gathering Event
Authors: Zeitz Kathryn M , Zeitz Chris J , Kadow-Griffin Claudia 
Published: December 2018

Objective This study identifies injuries that arise at a public event in an environment where multiple industries, service providers and patrons are present simultaneously. Methods A prospective survey method was used to collect data relating to injuries occurring at the event. The event was the Royal Adelaide Show, a 9-day agricultural and horticultural show hosted in a capital city in Australia during 2002. All patients who presented to St John Volunteers for treatment were the population for this study with the sample population being people who sustained an injury at the event. Results Crowd attendance over the nine days was 622,234. A total of 1028 patients presented for treatment with 265 (26%) being the result of injury. It was observed that minor wounds were the most common injury treated (18%), followed closely by lacerations (17%). The majority of injuries occurring at the event were minor in nature. There were 42 persons injured while working at the event. Of these, 9 (21%) required transfer to hospital by ambulance. Conclusion At the event studied, there were a number of injuries occurring that required treatment/management. On average, there was one worker transported to hospital by ambulance each day of the event. There may be a role for more formalised injury surveillance at mass gathering events to assess and monitor injury trends to both patrons and workers in this dynamic setting.
The Role of the Paramedic Practitioner in the Uk
Authors: Woollard Malcolm 
Published: December 2018

The ‘Paramedic Practitioner’ role has developed against a background of change in primary care service provision, apparently resulting in an increasing utilisation of emergency ambulance services. This presents opportunities to extend the scope of practice of paramedics and other health professionals in the diagnosis and management of patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Such patients commonly present via calls to traditional emergency numbers (999) or are referred from other unscheduled care agencies. Paramedic practitioners can reduce the number of patients inappropriately transported to hospital by approximately half, thus meeting an NHS aim of ‘treating the right patients in the right place at the right time’. Other opportunities exist in the form of extended roles in critical care and the management of the chronically ill in the community. Currently, a number of pilot programmes exist but vary considerably with respect to type and duration of training, permitted scope of practice, and even the job title of these new practitioners. To be successful, these major changes in the role of ambulance professionals will require the paramedic profession to take leadership through its own professional body (the British Paramedic Association (BPA) in the establishment of defined standards of practice. A shift from vocational training to university-based education will be necessary to meet the intellectual demands of the autonomous management of these patient populations. Uniformity of job title and legal restrictions on its use are also required. These new opportunities for practice will offer a structured clinical career for ambulance professionals for the first time. The BPA has proposed that Emergency Medical Technicians will have a university Certificate; paramedics a university Diploma; paramedic practitioners an Honours Degree; and advanced paramedic practitioners a Masters Degree. Consultant paramedics holding PhDs will support their peers in furthering professional practice. The ambulance profession is coming of age…
Exploring the Volunteer First Aider's Experience Post-Resuscitation
Authors: Ranse Jamie , Burke Brandon 
Published: December 2018

Objectives This study aims to identify themes associated with St John volunteer first aiders’ post-resuscitation experience following an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest, and to make suggestions for future practice in education and research. Methods This study was exploratory and descriptive in design, utilising a single focus group as a means of data collection. All five participants from a single resuscitation event participated in the focus group. The focus group was electronically recorded and transcribed verbatim. The results were then thematically analysed. Finding The focus group participants described four themes associated with successful resuscitation of a casualty following sudden cardiac arrest. These themes were: postresuscitation casualty management; interactions with health care professionals; critical incident stress management and learning about the casualty's outcome. Discussion Education of first aid service providers should include post-resuscitation casualty management, this could be achieved by including the chain of survival in its entirety rather than the DRABCD (danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation and defibrillation) resuscitation action plan only. Similarly, ambulance paramedics require an understanding of semi-automatic external defibrillators as used by first aid service providers. In particular, the limitations of semi-automatic external defibrillators should be included in education programs for ambulance paramedics and emergency department staff. Finally, first aid service providers should implement formal mechanisms to provide feedback to participants regarding casualty outcomes following a critical event.
Paramedic Education and Training on Cultural Diversity: Conventions Underpinning Practice
Authors: Spencer Caroline , Archer Frank 
Published: December 2018

Clinical skills form the basis of paramedic education and training, but the broader cultural context presents an even greater challenge to the quality of paramedic and health professional practice. Since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the development of initiatives at international, national, state and professional levels have progressively responded to the growing demand for culturally responsive health care within the rising cultural milieu. In the paramedic context, these initiatives provide strong support for paramedics to take action and champion this advance in an increasingly multicultural society. Wide-ranging initiatives represent a hierarchy of knowledge which not only underpin the importance of teaching cultural diversity in paramedic education, but offer a sound rationale for advancing culturally responsive care to incorporate ‘best practice principles’ in paramedic practice. More importantly, acceptance of these initiatives pays heed to and respects culturally diverse patients. The lack of a readily accessible single compendium in the area of culturally responsive health care in paramedic education or practice validates the need for this paper, which extracts information from relevant and significant declarations, conventions and guidelines at international, national and state levels and thus, serves as a resource for paramedics and other health professionals. The objectives of this compendium are to present the range of initiatives which underpin cultural diversity education and practice for paramedics, and to highlight the need of an awareness of these for all health professionals.
Paramedic Pre-Employment Education and the Concerns of Our Future: What are Our Expectations?
Authors: Waxman Amelia , Williams Brett 
Published: December 2018

Objective To analyse Monash University pre-employment students’ concerns about gaining employment with ambulance services in Australia. Design A Likert-based questionnaire and open-ended questions. Setting On campus study, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia. Participants Eighty-eight (n=88) students studying the Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) degree at Monash University. Results Interestingly, 45% of students intend to only apply to a Victorian ambulance service, with less than 10% of students stating they would accept an interstate position if successful in a Victorian service and interstate. Thematic analysis gained from the open-ended questions also emphasised many concerns students had regarding employment from a pre-employment perspective including: pre-employment education not being recognised, lack of workload, geographical isolation once employed and perception of being too young. Conclusion The findings of this study highlight many barriers in gaining employment and emphasise pertinent issues that not only currently confront the students of pre-employment education at Monash University, but also for pre-employment students studying around Australia.
Mortality, Malnutrition and the Humanitarian Response to the Food Crises in Lesotho
Authors: Renzaho André M.N. 
Published: December 2018

Background At the height of the food crisis in southern Africa, the Government of Lesotho declared a state of famine and emergency in April 2002 and launched a Famine Relief Appeal for over $137 million. World Vision, in partnership with the World Food Program, became involved in December 2002 providing food aid to affected communities. Objective to document mortality rates, causes of death, malnutrition prevalence, and the proportion of lost pregnancies after almost three years of humanitarian response to the food crisis in Lesotho and to propose a way forward. Design A two-stage, 30 cluster household survey was undertaken in three districts from the 16th to the 26th of May 2005, with a sample size of 3610 people. Results The crude mortality rate (CMR) of 0.8/10,000/day (95%CI: 0.7-0.9). The reported CMR was significantly lower than the CMR emergency threshold (<1/10,000/day). Using 2000 as a pre-drought baseline, 38528 excess deaths occurred between 2000 and 2005. The under-five mortality rate (U5MR) of 3.2 deaths/10,000/day (95%CI: 2.8-3.6/10,000/day) was 4 times the reported CMR and 1.4 times higher the U5MR emergency threshold for sub-Saharan Africa (2.3/10,000/day). CMR was lower among food aid beneficiaries (0.68; 95%CI: 0.57-0.79) than non-beneficiaries (1.42; 95%CI: 1.13-1.70). This was also true for U5MR (2.94; 95%CI: 2.39-3.50 versus 6.44; 95%CI: 5.21-7.68). The prevalence of wasting increased from 5.4% to 12% while that of stunting declined from 45.4% to 36.2% between 2000 and 2005, but the nutritional status did not vary by beneficiary status. Conclusion Despite the alarming U5MR, findings suggest that the food aid program ensured survival mainly among adults. The situation could have been catastrophic in the absence of humanitarian assistance.
Are Undergraduate Paramedic Students Able to Accurately Identify Breath Sounds? – a Pilot Study
Authors: Boyle Malcolm , Williams Brett 
Published: December 2018

Background The accurate interpretation of breath sounds in the prehospital setting is an important skill for paramedics as it ultimately may determine the patient's initial and ongoing management. These sounds may include normal breath sounds and abnormal breath sounds such as stridor, inspiratory/expiratory wheeze, fine crackles, and coarse crackles. Only one previous prehospital study investigating paramedic's ability to accurately determine the various breath sounds was located. The objective of this study was to determine if undergraduate paramedic students were able to accurately interpret a variety of breath sounds. Methods A prospective single-blinded observational pilot study using a convenience sample of undergraduate paramedic students to identify six different recorded breath sounds. Results The results demonstrate that Monash University undergraduate paramedic students are not accurate at interpreting a range of high quality recorded breath sounds likely to be heard in the prehospital setting. For sound one (coarse crackles), 20% of students correctly identified this breath sound. Sound two (stridor), 43% of students correctly identified this breath sound. Sound three (wheeze), 51% of students correctly identified this breath sound with 17% stating it was either an inspiratory/expiratory wheeze. Sound four (fine crackles), 6% of students correctly identified this breath sound whilst 14% thought is was a normal breath sound. Sound five (wheeze), 20% of students correctly identified this breath sound, with 49% unsure. Sound six (crackles), 40% of students correctly identified this breath sound with 23% being unsure. Conclusion This study demonstrates that Monash University undergraduate paramedic students are inaccurate at correctly identifying a variety of recorded breath sounds. The results from this study have provided Monash University paramedic teaching staff with evidence to facilitate change to the part of the curriculum that covers respiratory disorders.