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Learning with Multiple Representations: Infographics as Cognitive Tools for Authentic Learning in Science Literacy | Apprendre avec des représentations multiples: l'infographie de presse comme outil cognitif pour l'apprentissage authentique en science
Authors: Gebre Engida 
Published: May 2018

This paper presents a descriptive case study where infographics—visual representation of data and ideas—have been used as cognitive tools to facilitate learning with multiple representations in the context of secondary school students’ science news reporting. Despite the complementary nature of the two research foci, studies on cognitive tools and multiple representations have evolved independently. This is because research on cognitive tools has narrowly focused on technological artifacts and their impact on learning outcomes with less attention to learner agency and activity structures. This has created challenges of sustainably applying cognitive tools in classroom teaching and learning. Using data from a design-based research project where secondary school students created authentic infographic-based science news reports, this study demonstrates how infographics can serve as process-oriented cognitive tools for learning and instruction of science literacy in classroom contexts. Results have implications for the study and design of learning environments involving representations.Cet article présente une étude de cas où l'infographie de presse – offrant une représentation visuelle de données et d’idées – est utilisée comme outil cognitif pour faciliter l'apprentissage au moyen de représentations multiples dans le contexte de production de rapports scientifiques par des élèves du secondaire. Malgré la complémentarité des deux axes de recherche, les travaux sur les outils cognitifs et sur les représentations multiples ont évolué séparément. En effet, la recherche sur les outils cognitifs s'est strictement concentrée sur les artefacts technologiques et leur impact sur les résultats d'apprentissage mais a accordé moins d'attention à l’action des apprenants et aux structures des activités. Il en résulte des défis pour l’application durable d’outils cognitifs dans l'enseignement et l'apprentissage en classe. À partir de données issues d'un projet de recherche orientée par la conception (design-based research) dans lequel les élèves du secondaire ont produit des rapports scientifiques authentiques intégrant des infographies de presse, cette étude montre comment l’infographie de presse peut servir
Les amis et le soutien comptent: Les compétences et besoins en littératies numériques d’élèves du secondaire en Ontario français | Friends and Support Matter: The Digital Literacies Skills and Needs of High School Students in Francophone Ontario
Authors: Cotnam-Kappel Megan 
Published: May 2018

Cette recherche s’intéresse aux compétences en littératies numériques d’élèves de la 9e à la 11e année du sud, de l’est et du nord de l’Ontario (n=215). Le nombre d’heures que les élèves passent en ligne pour leurs travaux scolaires, le nombre de personnes qui offrent du soutien aux élèves et le nombre de personnes que les élèves aident à développer leurs compétences numériques ressortent de l’analyse comme des facteurs importants et pistes possibles pour des changements pédagogiques sur le terrain. Cette étude sert de point de départ pour de recherches futures en littératies numériques qui tiennent compte du contexte linguistique minoritaire et des voix des élèves concernés. This research focuses on the digital literacies skills and needs of students in Grades 9 to 11 in Southern, Eastern, and Northern Ontario. A quantitative analysis of data collected through online questionnaires (n=215) identifies the time students spend online on their homework, as well as both the digital support that they receive and offer as significant factors in the development of their digital literacies skills. Teachers are thereby called upon to create opportunities for collaborative learning and to renew their pedagogies to enable students to develop and demonstrate their digital literacies skills, in their languages, both within and outside of school.
Voluntarism: A Way Forward for Health Care Delivery In Developing World
Authors: Latif Muhammad Zahid , Nizami Rahila , Hussain Intzar 
Published: May 2018

Volunteer is a term which refers to the provision of services by choice or free will of a person, organization or group of individuals with no financial gain in full awareness and appreciation (1). It is an international phenomenon in which the individuals provide their time and services free of cost to an organization for the benefit of others (2). It is vital for the sustainability and smooth functioning of the nonprofit and community organizations that the participation on volunteer basis should be regular and ongoing (3). This is worth mentioning that in United States during the year of 2000, 15.5 billion hours were contributed by 83.9 million volunteers which is equal to an amount of USD 39.2 billion wages for the employees (4). During the year of 2006, there were 5.2 million volunteers in Australia contributing around 623 million hours to the non-profit segment. This contribution value is equal to a wage of 15 billion AUD$ (5).
Determination of Sex by Cheiloscopy as an Aid to Establish Personal Identity
Authors: Ishaq Nasreen , Malik Arif Rasheed , Ahmad Zameer , Ullah Saad Ehsan 
Published: May 2018

Background: Establishment of individuality is the basic concept of the humanity, which formulates personal identity. Forensic medicine is basically the science of identification and during last few decades multiple research work has been conducted for detection of different methods of identification to establish a baseline of identity e.g. dental data, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, anthropometry, identification of sex, assessment of age, determination of height and blood groups identification. Among these, DNA analysis and dental data provide easiest identifications, however, these techniques are expensive and not readily availablenecessitating additional techniques for identification. One of such novel approach is cheiloscopy i.e. study of lip print patterns. Methodology: In order to investigate the lip prints-based identification, a study was conducted in the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical College, Lahore. A total of 125 female and 125 male student subjects were selected from all years of MBBS students Session 2016. Results: After detailed study and evaluation of lip patterns of 250 subjects, 96 males and 105 females were correctly identified based upon lip prints. Conclusion: Lip prints can and should be included in the forensic sciences as a means of establishment of individuality especially for criminals.
Presence of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Ullah Kaleem , Niaz Zafar , Mumtaz Sami Ullah , Abaidullah Sajid 
Published: May 2018

The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular diseases strongly exists as diastolic dysfunction is commonly reported in COPD patients. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the presence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients of COPD. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Mayo Hospital Lahore for one year. A total of 50 confirmed cases of COPD were included in the study. History of smoking was taken and subjects were examined for positive signs for the clinical, ECG, x-ray chest PA view and pulmonary function tests. Additionally, they were subjected to echocardiography and left ventricular diastolic dysfunctions were noted. Results: In our study, mean age of the patients was 60.7±6.2 years and mean FEV1/FVC ratio was 56.9±14.3%. Similarly mean ejection fraction of the patients turned out to be 60.6±4.6. The mean peak mitral filling velocity of the patients was 69.8±15.9 cm/s. The mean peak mitral filling rate of the patients was 57.2±30.9 cm/s and mean E/A ratio was 1.3±0.3. The mean iso-volumetric relaxation time of the patients was 84.2±14.7 msec. The mean mitral E deceleration time of the patients was 187.4±25.1 msec. The mean atrial flow reversal was 0.28±0.04. There were 14 (28%) patients having left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Conclusion: COPD patients had left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and it was related to increase in pulmonary artery pressure.
Demographic Characteristics of Tuberculosis Patients at Public Sector Health Facilities in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Tabassum Masood Nizam , Khan Muhammad Ather , Afzal Saira , Gilani Amir , Gureja Abdul Wahab , Tabassum Shafaq 
Published: May 2018

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious chronic bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). More than 95% of cases and deaths are reported in developing countries. Tuberculosis affects all age groups but adults are mostly affected in their most productive age. However, all age groups are at risks. In theworld, TB is one of the major killer infectious diseases, which place it in one of the top 5 causes of death for females aged 15 to 44. The death rate due to this isease has declined by 47% from 1990 to 2015.Objective: This study was conducted to determine the demographic parameters of patients of Tuberculosis at public sector health facilities Lahore, Pakistan.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in outpatient Department of chest Medicine in Public sector health facilities Lahore, Pakistan from 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2017 after informed consent from Tuberculosis patients. After simple random sampling 1120 patients coming from different parts of the Punjabprovince were included in this study. Data were collected and analyzed by SPSS version 22. Results: A total of 1120 patients were included in this study; the mean age of cases was 33 ± 16.76 years with minimum and maximum age of 15 and 100 years. The median and mode of ages was 27 and 15 years, respectively. The most common age group was 15-24 years that comprised of 473(42.23%) of the cases. A total of 529(47.23%) patients were male and 591(52.77%) were female in this study. In male and female cases, frequency of cases was decreased as age increased. Both male and female cases had almost similar distribution of age. There were 830(74.11%) cases those belonged to Lahore while 25.895% were from other cities. Approximately 48.96% males and 38.92% females were educated, 37.24% males and 52.79% females had monthly income 10,000 or less whereas 34.82% males and 25.04% females had monthly income between ten thousands and thirty thousands.38.75% males and 44.84% females belonged to lower class.1004 (89.64%) cases were relapsed and 116(10.36%) were new cases. 366(32.68%) cases had pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and 754(67.32%) cases had extra pulmonary tuberculosis.Conclusion: There were 830(74.11%) cases that belonged to Lahore while 25.895 were from other cities. Majority of the cases were relapsed after treatment. The extra pulmonary lymph node was the most frequent site for involvement.
Comparison of Lecture Based and Modified Team Based Learning in Achieving Cognitive Skills in Medical Education
Authors: Tahira Quratul Ain , Lodhi Sidrah , Abaidullah Sajid 
Published: May 2018

Current study was designed to compare effectiveness of lecture-based and modified team-based learning in achieving cognitive skills in resident doctors.Methodology: This comparative cross sectional study was conducted on medical floor in Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Resident doctors (RDs) including house officers (HOs) and postgraduate residents (PGRs) were divided into two groups for lecture based learning (LBL) and modified team based learning (mTBL) on the topic of “health promotion and disease prevention”. All RDs undertook individual readiness assurance test (IRAT) and final (FT) tests where FT pertained to six cognitive domains. Statistical testing for IRAT and FT scores and performance in early and advanced domains were performed taking p-value < 0.05 as significant.Results: A total of 53 RDs including 58.49% HOs and 41.51% PGRs participated in the study with similar distribution among mTBL and LBL groups. The mean IRAT scores for LBL and mTBL groups were 41.03±17.79&44.17±19.54, respectively (p-value 0.272). The overall FT scores were 40.26±15.17 &48.02±17.57 for LBL and mTBL respectively (p-value 0.045). The FT scores in early domains were 34.81±14.93&56.12±15.1 for LBL and mTBL groups (p-value 0.000). The scores of advanced domains were 35.53±12.65 and 30.56±14.73 for LBL and mTBL (p-value 0.301). PGRs performed better than HOs in early domains (p-value 0.043) but not in advanced domains. There was no difference in performance of male and female RDs. Conclusion: After a single session, mTBL significantly improved performance in early cognitive domains but not in advanced cognitive domains.
Expression of HMG-Coareductase in Breast Carcinoma and its Association with Estrogen Receptor and Progesterone Receptor Status
Authors: Anjum Zartasha , Bajwa Rakhshindah , Hassan Munazza 
Published: May 2018

Statins are the drugs that target 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCoAR). Several studies have reported the anti-tumoral properties of statins by exhibiting anti-proliferative properties in HMG-CoAR positive breast carcinomas. Increased efficacy has also been observed when these were used as combination therapy along with tamoxifen in estrogen receptor (ER) and HMG-COAR positive breast carcinomas. However, in our local population, expression of HMG-COAR is not investigated. The objective of our study was to examine the expression of HMG-CoAR in primary breast carcinomas and determine its association with ER/PR expression. Material & Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to examine the immunohistochemical expression of HMG-CoAR in 75 cases of breast carcinoma. Study was carried out in postgraduate medical institute, Lahore. The frequency and percentage were calculated for histological grade of the tumor and expression of HMG-CoAR, ER and PR. Fischer exact test was applied to determine the association between HMG-CoAR and ER/PR expression. Results: HMG CoAR, ER and PR were found positive in 69 (92%), 50 (66.67%) and 38 (50.67%) cases, respectively. HMG CoAR expression showed significant association with ER (p=0.003) as well as with PR (p= 0.014). Conclusion: Through results of our study, it is concluded that there is positive association between HMG CoAR and ER/PR statuses. Clinical trials are needed to establish the predictive role of HMG-CoAR expression as a target for statin therapy in breast carcinoma.
Relationship between Arterial and Venous Blood Gases in Patients Presenting with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Nusrullah Muhammad , Younus Muhammad , Nasir Yasir 
Published: May 2018

Arterial blood gas analysis is an important test for determining acid base balance of the body. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by chronic airflow limitation which is not fully reversible and it can lead to respiratory failure. Objective: To determine the correlation between arterial and venous blood gases in patients presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Chest Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. After meeting the inclusion criteria, 100 patients were enrolled. Informed consent was taken and demographic information was obtained. Blood sample was obtained anaerobically from the radial artery and from a dorsal hand vein using 2 separate 5cc BD heparinized syringes with needle size 22G for each patientand pH, PCO2, and HCO3 were analyzed. All the collected data was entered and analyzed on SPSS version 21.Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.68±10.51 years. Strong relationship was found between the VBGs and ABGs in pH, PCO2 and HCO3 i.e. r=0.913, 0.999 and 0.994 (p-value <0.0001), respectively. Conclusion: A strong correlation was found among ABG’s and VBGs in patients presenting with COPD.
Pengaruh spiritualitas kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja dosen Politeknik Negeri Manado
Authors: Mengko Seska Meily Hermin , Sambeka Vesty Like 
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh positif langsung spiritualitas kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 174 responden yang dipilih secara acak. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan: adanya pengaruh positif langsung spiritualitas kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja dosen. Sebagai implikasi dari temuan penelitian ini adalah bahwa meningkatkan kepuasan kerja dan spiritualitas kerja dosen harus dipertimbangkan.Kata kunci: spiritualitas kerja, kepuasan kerja THE EFFECT OF SPIRITUALITY OF WORK ON LECTURE’S JOB SATISFACTION OF THE MANADO STATE POLYTECHNICAbstractThe objective of this research is to study the direct effect of the spirituality of work on job satisfaction of the lecture’s the Manado State Polytechnic. The research aimed at examining whether there is a direct positive influence of spirituality of work on job satisfaction. This research was conducted using quantitative methods. The samples of this research were 174 lectures selected randomly. The result of the research concluded: there is a direct positive influence of the spirituality of work toward lecturer’s job satisfaction. As the implication of this research finding are that improve lecture’s job satisfaction and spirituality of work must be taken into consideration.Keywords: the spirituality of work, job satisfaction
Keefektifan implementasi sistem manajemen mutu (SMM) ISO 9001: 2008 di SMA Negeri Kabupaten Sleman
Authors: Setyoningrum Muthia Umi 
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui tingkat keefektifan, kendala yang dihadapi, dan solusi sekolah untuk mengatasi kendala dalam implementasi Sistem Manajemen Mutu (SMM) ISO 9001: 2008 di SMA Negeri Kabupaten Sleman. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian evaluasi model Discrepancy Provus dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa angket dan pedoman wawancara. Validitas instrumen berupa validitas logis dan empiris. Validitas empiris dihitung dengan teknik Point Biserial, reliabilitasnya dihitung dengan teknik Kuder-Richardson (KR.20). Teknik analisis data adalah persentase. Hasil penelitian: (1) Keefektifan implementasi SMM ISO 9001: 2008 di SMA Negeri Kabupaten Sleman mencapai 85,89% dan kesenjangan 14,11% dengan kriteria “Efektif”. (2) Kendala implementasi: keterbatasan dana; pola pikir dan etos kerja yang rendah; lemahnya komitmen dan respon guru; penyimpanan dan penomoran dokumen yang belum efektif; perbedaan format dokumen. (3) Solusi sekolah: penetapan skala prioritas; meningkatkan kesiapan QMR; meningkatkan pelatihan awareness ISO; meningkatkan peran pengendalian dokumen; menyederhanakan penomoran dokumen; bekerjasama dengan tim.Kata Kunci: keefektifan, Sistem Manajemen Mutu (SMM) ISO 9001: 2008 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTATION ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) IN SMA NEGERI KABUPATEN SLEMANAbstractThis study aims to determine the level of effectiveness, obstacles encountered, and school solution to overcome the obstacles in the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001: 2008 in SMA Sleman. It is an evaluation research with Discrepancy Provus model with quantitative approach. The instruments of data collection were the questionnaire and interview guides. The validity of the instruments was logical and empirical. Empirical validity was measured by Point Biserial in which the reliability was measured by Kuder-Richardson. The data analysis technique was the percentage. The results: (1) The effectiveness of implementing ISO 9001: 2008 QMS in SMA Negeri Kabupaten Sleman is 85.89% and the discrepancy is 14.11 % with criteria of “Effective. (2) The obstacles: limited funds; the lake of mindset and work ethic; weak commitment and response of the teachers; ineffective document storage and numbering; different document format. (3) Solutions: determination of priority scale; readiness of QMR; improvement of training of ISO awareness and document handling role; simplification of document numbering; cooperation with the team.Keywords: effectiveness, ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System (QMS)
Autoeficacia y estilos de afrontamiento al estrés en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Piergiovanni Lucía Florencia , Depaula Pablo Domingo 
Published: May 2018

La presente investigación analizó la relación entre los niveles de Autoeficacia presentes en estudiantes universitarios y los Estilos de Afrontamiento al Estrés utilizados para hacer frente a demandas internas y externas. Se seleccionó una muestra de 126 estudiantes a quienes se les administró la Escala de Autoeficacia General, el Cuestionario de Estilos de Afrontamiento al Estrés y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Los resultados indican que quienes presentan un mayor nivel de Autoeficacia utilizan los Estilos de Afrontamiento al Estrés Focalizado en la solución del problema y Reevaluación positiva. Por otro lado, quienes presentaron menor nivel de Autoeficacia recurren al estilo de afrontamiento Autofocalización negativa.
Algunos enlaces conceptuales entre psicopatología del desarrollo, personalidad y evaluación psicológica infantojuvenil
Authors: Contini Norma 
Published: May 2018

Objetivos: 1) analizar conceptos sobre psicopatología infantojuvenil que permitan abordar la normalidad/anormalidad del comportamiento. Se deslindan conceptos de temperamento, carácter y personalidad. 2) considerar donde situar los trastornos que se detectan en el área emocional en la infancia. Se discute si corresponde hacerlo bajo el concepto de personalidad. Se desarrollan teorías de las que han derivado pruebas de evaluación de la personalidad en niños y adolescentes. Se concluye que no hay datos empíricos suficientes que permitan aseverar la estabilidad del temperamento; sería prudente conceptualizar la personalidad como estructura a partir de la adolescencia; en la infancia sería factible enunciarla solo en torno a dimensiones. La comunicación supone una reflexión crítica de conceptos de psicopatología del desarrollo, trastornos emocionales de inicio en la infancia y su vinculación con el concepto de personalidad que se presentan dispersos en la literatura y que sirven de respaldo a la evaluación psicológica.
Factors Related to Internal Auditors' Organizational-Professional Conflict
Authors: Iyer Venkataraman M. , Jones III Ambrose , Raghunandan K. 
Published: May 2018

SYNOPSIS
Due to the unique nature of their position, internal auditors often experience organizational-professional conflict (OPC). It is important to understand the nature of OPC and its implications for various stakeholders. Using a large data-set of survey responses from chief audit executives, we examine the effect of factors unique in internal audit settings on chief audit executives' OPC. We find that perceptions of job autonomy, tenure with the organization, reporting to the audit committee, and using the internal audit function as a management training ground are significantly related to internal auditors' OPC. We also find that OPC is negatively related to respondents' identification with the organization but not with their professional identification. Our findings have implications for organizational policies related to internal auditing and to external stakeholders.