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SARICAN, Elif. "Are the Learning Styles of Elementary School Students Related to Their Academic Success? A Study of Mixed Research Methods." International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies 8, no. 4 (October 31, 2021): 110–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.52380/ijpes.2021.8.4.606.
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The aim of this study is to point out the relationship between learning styles and the academic. The purpose of this study is to show the relationship between learning styles and academic achievement of 4th grade elementary students. The study was designed according to the convergent parallel design, one of the mixed research designs in which quantitative and qualitative research methods are used together. While the quantitative and qualitative data are collected together in accordance with the convergent parallel design, the data analysis is presented separately in the results section. The study group of the research consists of 163 grade 4 primary school students, 74 girls (n=74) and 89 (n=89) boys, taught in a government primary school in Istanbul Turkey. To find out whether learning styles predict academic achievement, linear regression analysis was conducted. On the other hand, descriptive analysis and content analysis were used in the qualitative data analysis. In this study, it was found that learning styles predict academic achievement. It was also found that students tend to discover their own learning methods, and depending on which method they prefer, the academic area in which they succeed differs.
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Tasseff, Tamara L., Susan S. Tavernier, Paul R. Watkins, and Karen S. Neill. "Exploring Perceptions of Palliative Care Among Rural Dwelling Providers, Nurses, and Adults Using a Convergent Parallel Design." Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care 18, no. 2 (December 2018): 152–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v18i2.527.
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Chen, Yue, Jian Shi, and Xiao-jian Yi. "A New Reliable Operating Region Design Method." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2020 (February 24, 2020): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9425031.
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The reliable operating region, which is the set of all possible points in the design space that satisfy the reliability requirement, is capable to improve the reliability of products in the design stage. However, the reliable operating region has an irregular geometry shape and it is hard to derive an explicit expression; therefore, its practicality is poor. In order to obtain a more convenient approach, this paper proposes a reliable hyperrectangle operating region, which is expressed by permissible intervals for each design parameter and has the advantage that design parameters are decoupled. An iterative algorithm that seeks an axis-parallel reliable hyperrectangle with maximum volume is proposed. Starting from a design point with target performance, the lengths of the sides of the reliable hyperrectangle are iteratively updated. Theoretical analysis shows that the proposed algorithm is convergent. Furthermore, we extend the proposed methodology to deal with design space constraints. Some numerical examples and engineering cases demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can achieve the requirement of reliability efficiently.
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Bounajim, Dolly, Arif Rachmatullah, Madeline Hinckle, Bradford Mott, James Lester, Andy Smith, Andrew Emerson, et al. "Applying Cognitive Load Theory to Examine STEM Undergraduate Students’ Experiences in An Adaptive Learning Environment: A Mixed-Methods Study." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 65, no. 1 (September 2021): 556–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1071181321651249.
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This study examined undergraduate STEM students’ experiences using an online introductory computer programming learning environment equipped with an automated hint generation system. Following a convergent parallel mixed methods design, this study utilized both quantitative and qualitative data from student experiential data. Analysis by level of prior knowledge demonstrated that elements of the learning environment did not cater to their learning needs and cognitive architecture. Cognitive Load Theory was used to contextualize system elements against both higher and lower prior experience learners, ultimately pointing to a need to design better scaffolds and hints to the needs of novice CS learners.
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Scott-Webber, Lennie, Dieter Breithecker, and Dina Sorensen. "POE: Learning Settings and Practice Matter Exploratory Study - 9th Grade." Journal of Education and Learning 12, no. 1 (October 25, 2022): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jel.v12n1p1.
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A renovation incorporated Innovative Learning Environments’ design principles. The exploratory study used a Basic Mixed Method, Convergent Parallel Research Design. Behavioral observations and photographic tracing, two surveys (pre- and post-intervention), interviews, and instrument testing. Overall findings: (a) students and educators are excited to come to school, (b) far less negative/destructive behavioral issues, and (c) a sense of pride/belonging imbued. Specifically: (a) ILE designs at the ergo-dynamic furniture level are not as intuitive as hoped, (b) teaching practices guide the use of solutions, (c) students made intuitive use of the ergo-dynamic products in seated positions at both macro and micro levels, and (d) students still had too much sedentary time. Recommendation - provide holistic understanding for all stakeholders of ILEs’ positive impact.
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Salisna, Rahamdina, Alamsyah Harahap, and Dedi Sofyan. "NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH FOR TOUR AND TRAVEL DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BENGKULU CITY." JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics & Literature) 4, no. 1 (April 26, 2019): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.33369/joall.v4i1.6303.
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This research aimed to investigate the English needs of Tour and Travel Department at Vocational High School Negeri 1 and Vocational High School Negeri 7 in Bengkulu City. The research used mixed method and convergent parallel design. The sample of this research consisted of three groups of respondents. First group was students, consisted of 28 active students and 4 alumni. Second group was English teachers, consisted of 2 English teachers. The third group was stakeholders, consisted of two heads of the Tour and Travel Department, two assistances of curriculum, hotel, and tour staffs. The data of this research were gathered by using adapted questionnaire and interview. The questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively and interview was analyzed qualitatively. The data were combined by using convergent parallel design. Results of this research indicated that listening and speaking are the two prioritized skills needed by the tour and travel department. Topics of speaking which has the greatest importance are flight reservation, prices and payment, tourist destination, tourist attraction, direction, and booking hotels. Topics of listening which has the greatest importance are flight reservation, booking hotels, direction, job interview, complaints, and cultural tourism. Topics of reading which has the greatest importance are memos, letters, cultural tourism, handling a complaint, and tourism terms. Topics of writing which has the greatest importance are rules and regulation, instruction.
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Nicod, Elena, Laia Maynou, Erica Visintin, and John Cairns. "Why do health technology assessment drug reimbursement recommendations differ between countries? A parallel convergent mixed methods study." Health Economics, Policy and Law 15, no. 3 (September 6, 2019): 386–402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1744133119000239.
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AbstractUsing quantitative and qualitative research designs, respectively, two studies investigated why countries make different health technology assessment (HTA) drug reimbursement recommendations. Building on these, the objective of this study was to (a) develop a conceptual framework integrating the factors explaining these decisions, (b) explore their relationship and (c) assess if they are congruent, complementary or discrepant. A parallel convergent mixed methods design was used. Countries included in both previous studies were selected (England, Sweden, Scotland and France). A conceptual framework that integrated and organised the factors explaining the decisions from the two studies was developed. Relationships between factors were explored and illustrated through case studies. The framework distinguishes macro-level factors from micro-level ones. Only two of the factors common to both studies were congruent, while two others reached discrepant conclusions (stakeholder input and external review of the evidence processes). The remaining factors identified within one or both studies were complementary. Bringing together these findings contributed to generating a more complete picture of why countries make different HTA recommendations. Results were mostly complementary, explaining and enhancing each other. We conclude that differences often result from a combination of factors, with an important component relating to what occurs during the deliberative process.
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Feldhaus, Charles, and Kristin Bentrem. "STEM mentoring and the use of the principles of Adult Mentoring Inventory." International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education 4, no. 3 (September 7, 2015): 213–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmce-11-2014-0039.
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Purpose – The purpose of this convergent parallel mixed methods paper is to explore the mentoring experience within the context of a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specific mentoring program for urban, at risk, high school youth, using the Principles of Adult Mentoring Inventory (PAMI) as an instrument that modeled effective mentoring behavior. The study took place at a large, urban, Midwestern university in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – A research design was developed and both quantitative and qualitative data were collected in parallel, analyzed separately and then merged to determine results. The PAMI instrument that measures six constructs of mentor effectiveness was administered to STEM mentors as a pre/post-test and enabled researchers to collect quantitative data. Researchers used focus groups to collect qualitative data in the form of transcribed interviews. This study sought to inform STEM mentoring program development by collecting both qualitative and quantitative data independently and simultaneously in order to confirm findings. Researchers used a convergent parallel mixed methods design to first, reinforce and corroborate the findings given the small sample size (n=8); second, minimize alternative interpretations from data gathering and analysis, third, make clear various factors contributing to the effectiveness of STEM mentoring. Findings – Throughout the mentoring experience, mentor perceptions of their mentoring abilities increased to be in the “more highly effective” range within PAMI. In five of the six constructs the results indicated mentors scored lower on the pre-test than they did on the post-test of the PAMI, meaning mentor perceptions of mentoring abilities improved overall during the course and the mentoring experience. Common themes from both quantitative and qualitative results were developed, are discussed using the PAMI constructs as organizers, and include communication, information, and gender differences. Originality/value – This study added to the dearth of literature and investigations surrounding STEM mentoring. Many studies have concentrated primarily on mentoring but few have investigated the concept of STEM mentoring program best practices. The results of this study provided a multidimensional look at STEM mentoring programs that impact urban, at risk, high school youth.
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Sunbal, Munazza, and Tahira Jabeen. "PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN’S SCHOOLING: A CASE FOR ROLE OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK." Pakistan Journal of Social Research 03, no. 03 (September 30, 2021): 234–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v3i3.245.
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Parental involvement is linked with the higher academic achievement of the students. School Social Work is a significant field of social work discipline, which provides a liaison between school, children, their families and community, but is unfortunately lacking in our country. Students face many educational and social challenges which may lead them to leave school and increase dropout ratio which is currently a huge problem in Pakistan. The objective of this study is to explore the need for school social work by examining the parental involvement of public school students who demonstrate poor grades. Ecological theory is applied to explain the role of parents in the education of their children. Methodology of this study is based on convergent parallel design, a mixed method approach. Students of grades 6 & 10 of public schools of district Lahore, and their parents and teachers were the respondents of this study. Findings revealed that the students who demonstrated poor grades; their parental involvement in their studies was also poor. Need for school social work services was highly demanded by the teachers and parents to help improve these children’s grades. Keywords: Parental involvement, Parent-teacher meetings, School home works, School social work, Ecological perspective, Convergent parallel mixed method
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Prasetya, Rizky Eka. "The Characteristics of Instructional Systematic Design English Online Teaching Environment." Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP 8, no. 2 (December 30, 2021): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v8i2.3994.
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The English online learning instructional model became contingent upon organised and guided learning practices by competent English lecturers as instructors in the online situation. There are a few concepts applied to the English instructional online pedagogy for Higher Education and Universities. The purposes of the examinations are to classify the relevance of online instructional learning to conform to English learning and present current or unexpected instructional design into the English online environment. The study employed a convergent parallel design method. This method of choice had depth-analysing and performing parallel analyses, which are considered alternative evidence for discussing the components of the online instructional model. The examination consisted of 52 English lecturers from various Higher Education and Universities. The survey questionnaires were addressed to participants, and interview strategies were identified to collect a distinctive angle and dept-involvement on the English online instructional. Findings of the study have revealed that English lecturers considered learner-centered intended course as very important for their teaching concept while emphasising real-world performance as important for the online environment material. Collaborative approach and concentrate on reliably and validly assessed outcomes become the second phase importance in the online instructional model. Interview protocols thematic analysis exposed that English lecturers should support and organise their particular English online instructional online environment. The general characterised adapted to engage in English online instructional online-based. The condition is because of English lecturers empathising with the appropriate material, approach to the learners’ flexibility, and individual accomplishment in every topic.
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Zhou, Jian Feng, Bo Qin Gu, and Chun Lei Shao. "Optimum Design of Flat End Face Mechanical Seal Based on Coupling Analysis." Applied Mechanics and Materials 37-38 (November 2010): 819–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.37-38.819.
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The flat end face mechanical seals are widely used in shaft sealing at moderate rotational speed. The thermal deformation of the rotating and stationary rings initiated by friction heat of fluid film should be primarily considered in the design of mechanical seal. In consideration of the coupling effect among the thermal deformation of sealing rings, the fluid flow in the gap composed by end faces of sealing rings and the heat transfer from fluid film to sealing rings, the optimum design method for flat end face mechanical seal is established. The end faces are fabricated to form a divergent gap at the inner side of the sealing rings, and a convergent gap will occur at the outer side and a parallel gap will be obtained at where the original divergent gap is due to the thermal deformation. After optimization, the leakage rate can be reduced while the bearing force of fluid film is still large enough to keep the fluid lubrication of the end faces.
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Abugre, James B., and Yaw A. Debrah. "Assessing the impact of cross-cultural communication competence on expatriate business operations in multinational corporations of a Sub-Saharan African context." International Journal of Cross Cultural Management 19, no. 1 (April 2019): 85–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1470595819839739.
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This study investigated the impact of cross-cultural communication competence (CCC) on expatriates’ work outcomes in emerging economies. Using a convergent parallel design methodology of data collection comprising an in-depth face-to-face interview with 21 expatriate executives, and a quantitative survey of 204 expatriates in various subsidiaries in Ghana, a structural equation modeling and a content analysis were the basis of data analysis. Findings suggest that host country culture is related to CCC. Additionally, expatriates’ CCC is influenced by multicultural team effectiveness and their interpersonal skills. The work recommends training of expatriates in cross-cultural communication for subsidiary assignments.
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Asemahagn, Mulusew Andualem, Getu Degu Alene, and Solomon Abebe Yimer. "Geographic Accessibility, Readiness, and Barriers of Health Facilities to Offer Tuberculosis Services in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia: A Convergent Parallel Design." Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine Volume 11 (February 2020): 3–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/rrtm.s233052.
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Herbert, Leslie Beth, and Donald I. Tepas. "A New Approach to Collecting Survey Data: An Item Response Icon Scale (IRIS)." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 39, no. 12 (October 1995): 804–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193129503901212.
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Obtaining worker survey data can be a time consuming process. A survey often employs a large number of items, and considerable effort is required to assure that the items used will be understood by the target worker population. To facilitate the research process in a diverse worker population, a five-point Item Response Icon Scale (IRIS) was developed using the symbols found in Wingdings, a standard font included in many microcomputer word processing programs. The IRIS and a five-point verbal Likert-type Scale were found to be parallel forms, with demonstration of statistically significant parallel forms reliability and convergent validity. These findings, along with that of discriminant validity, indicate that IRIS and Likert-type Scale produce interchangeable data when given to individuals with reading skills. This suggests that the IRIS may be a valuable design tool for collecting survey data from worker groups with diverse reading skills and/or from different cultural backgrounds.
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McLaughlin, Jacqueline E., Kathryn A. Morbitzer, Bethany Volkmar, Suzanne C. Harris, Charlene R. Williams, Michael D. Wolcott, Michael B. Jarstfer, and Carla Y. White. "Designing an Inclusive Learning Training Series for Pharmacy Educators." Pharmacy 10, no. 5 (September 13, 2022): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy10050113.
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This article describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of five faculty development sessions focused on inclusive teaching strategies in pharmacy education. Inclusive strategies ensure that every student can clearly understand and engage in meaningful learning opportunities. Three sessions were implemented in fall 2020 and two in spring 2021. Sessions focused on experiential, didactic, and graduate education. A convergent parallel mixed methods evaluation was conducted using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Sessions were highly rated, and participants provided suggestions for curriculum improvement (e.g., creating resources, surveying students, and peer auditing syllabi for aspects of inclusiveness). Given the increasing emphasis on inclusion in pharmacy education, this work is timely for sharing strategies aimed at faculty development and teaching practices.
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Henwood, Benjamin F., Harmony Rhoades, Hsun-Ta Hsu, Julie Couture, Eric Rice, and Suzanne L. Wenzel. "Changes in Social Networks and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Adults Transitioning Into Permanent Supportive Housing." Journal of Mixed Methods Research 11, no. 1 (July 8, 2016): 124–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1558689815607686.
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Permanent supportive housing (PSH) has been recognized by the U.S. federal government as the “clear solution” to chronic homelessness. Whether and how access to PSH affects HIV risk is unclear. This mixed methods pilot study uses a convergent parallel design in order to better understand social relationships and HIV risk during the transition from homelessness to PSH. Findings suggest that (a) Sexual activity and HIV risk behaviors increase with housing, (b) Social network size and composition appear to change as individuals transition into PSH, and (c) There is tension between moving forward and leaving behind the past once a person has housing. This study demonstrates that PSH constitutes a specific risk environment that has not been previously investigated.
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Munawaroh, Eem, Binti Isrofin, and Ulung Giri Sutikno. "Konseling ABCDE Seligman untuk Meningkatkan Optimisme Mahasiswa Pindah Jurusan." Jurnal Psikoedukasi dan Konseling 2, no. 2 (December 10, 2018): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/jpk.v2i2.25940.
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<p>Transfer students required academic and social adaptation in new department. Therefore, transfer students often concerns about their academic success in the future. The purposes of This study was to examine the effectiveness of ABCDE counseling model to improve optimism of transfer students in Universitas Negeri Semarang. The research design was a mixed method with convergent parallel design type. The subjects of this study were three transfer students of Universitas Negeri Semarang obtained by purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by optimism scale that supports three aspects of optimism namely permanence, pervasiveness, and improvement. The ABCDE Seligmen counseling stages include Adversity, Belief, Consequences, Dispute, and Energization. Quantitative data analysis used is paired t test and qualitative data analysis was by analyzing verbatim counseling. The results of the study showed that counseling ABCDE Seligman was able to increase transfer students optimism significantly.</p>
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Streeter, C. A. C. "Boundary Singularities in Steady Potential Compressible Flow Through Plane Two-Dimensional Channels: Part 2: Full Solutions." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 209, no. 1 (January 1995): 69–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/pime_proc_1995_209_123_02.
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A solution is given, in hodograph coordinates, of the subsonic entry flow of a perfect gas in plane-parallel channels, in terms of the stream function. The particular solution and the full solution of the relevant equation are part-analytical and part-numerical. Results correspond to an approach velocity M*e = 0.5 and γ = 1.4. An error analysis is given, the results of which have general application in locating accurately the sonic line between regions of subsonic and supersonic flow. This analysis is applied in determining the steady, transonic choked flow of a perfect gas through a convergent channel. The methods of calculation can be applied in the design of engineering components, where flow structure and flow performance parameters are a basic requirement.
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Scogin, Stephen C., Christopher J. Kruger, Regan E. Jekkals, and Chelsea Steinfeldt. "Learning by Experience in a Standardized Testing Culture." Journal of Experiential Education 40, no. 1 (January 12, 2017): 39–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825916685737.
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Standardized testing pressure sometimes discourages schools from broadly implementing experiential learning opportunities. However, some K-12 schools are challenging the trend with greater commitment to learning by experience. STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, mathematics) school is a project-based program providing students with opportunities to connect content with authentic experiences at the middle school level. Using a convergent-parallel mixed methods design, researchers investigated the program and discovered (a) students in the experiential program perceived school as more enjoyable, (b) learning to successfully collaborate was a key factor leading to positive experiences for students, (c) students showed evidence of noncognitive skill growth, and (d) students in the experiential program progressed appropriately on standardized tests and did not differ significantly from their counterparts in traditional classes.
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Palazuelos, Daniel, Ranu Dhillon, Adrianne Katrina Nelson, Kevin P. Savage, Rosabelle Conover, Joel T. Katz, and Joseph J. Rhatigan. "Training Toward a Movement: Career Development Insights From the First 7 Years of a Global Health Equity Residency." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 10, no. 5 (October 1, 2018): 509–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-18-00213.1.
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ABSTRACT Background The Doris and Howard Hiatt Residency in Global Health Equity and Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides global health training during residency, but little is known about its effect on participants' selection of a global health career. Objective We assessed the perceptions of residency graduates from the first 7 classes to better understand the outcomes of this education program, and the challenges faced by participants. Methods We interviewed 27 of 31 physicians (87%) who graduated from the program between 2003 and 2013 using a convergent mixed-methods design and a structured interview tool that included both open-ended and forced-choice questions. We independently coded and analyzed qualitative data using a case study design, and then wove together the qualitative and quantitative data at the interpretation phase using a parallel convergent mixed-methods design. Results Entering a career focused on social justice was cited as the most common motivator for selecting to train in global health. Most respondents (83%, 20 of 24) reported they were able to achieve this goal despite structural barriers, such as lower salaries compared with peers, a lack of mentors in the field, poorly structured and undersupported career pathways at their institutions, and unique work-life challenges. Conclusions A majority of graduates from 1 dedicated residency program in global health and internal medicine reported they were able to continue to engage in global health activities after graduation and, despite identified challenges, reported that they planned long-term careers in global health.
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Veziroglu-Celik, Mefharet, and Ibrahim Hakki Acar. "Teaching Approaches and Practices of Student Teachers in Early Childhood Education: A Convergent Mixed Methods Study." Journal of Education and Training Studies 6, no. 11 (October 17, 2018): 234. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v6i11.3634.
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This study examined the teaching approaches and practices of student teachers in early childhood education using a convergent parallel mixed methods design. The participants were 112 student teachers for the quantitative strand and 29 randomly selected student teachers for the qualitative strand of the study. Participants reported on their teaching approaches in the quantitative strand, and video recordings of teaching practices of student teachers were used in the qualitative strand of the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using cluster analyses, and qualitative data were analyzed using an observational coding of behaviors, following that which the quantitative and qualitative results were merged. Cluster analyses showed that student teachers to be categorized into three groups (traditional, constructivist, and mixed) that reflect their teaching approaches. The qualitative analyses from the video recordings consistently showed that student teachers reflected their perceptions of teaching approaches in their practice. Findings from the current study highlight the importance of understanding student teachers’ teaching approaches and practices in early childhood.
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Brondfield, Sam, Kewchang Lee, and Patricia O'Sullivan. "The cognitive load of inpatient consults: A convergent parallel mixed methods study using the consult cognitive load instrument." Journal of Clinical Oncology 39, no. 15_suppl (May 20, 2021): 11027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.11027.
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11027 Background: Consultation is crucial for inpatient care and a primary responsibility of fellows. Understanding the cognitive load associated with the complex skill of consultation would enhance fellow learning. The authors aimed to determine themes describing the fellow experience during consults, align these themes with Consult Cognitive Load (CCL) scores, and identify strategies to manage cognitive load. Methods: The authors studied 16 fellows using mixed methods. Fellows who accepted an invitation completed a consult followed by the CCL, a measure of cognitive load during consults, and an interview. Three authors conducted a thematic analysis. Member checks and triangulation with fellows supported theme trustworthiness. Subsequently, three authors rated the extent and cognitive demand of each theme expressed in each transcript. The authors measured interrater reliability and used Spearman correlation to describe the association of these ratings with CCL scores. The authors examined themes to identify strategies that educators might use. Results: Analysis revealed four themes: “nature and scope,” which conceptually aligned with intrinsic cognitive load (IL); “leveraging resources,” which had elements of both IL and extraneous cognitive load (EL); “extraneous factors,” which aligned with EL; and “drivers,” which aligned with germane cognitive load (GL). Interrater reliability for extent and demand ratings ranged from 0.57 to 0.79. The correlation between “nature and scope” and IL was 0.37, “extraneous factors” and EL 0.71, and “drivers” and GL 0.32. “Leveraging resources” did not correlate with IL (0.06) or EL (-0.09). Potential strategies based on themes included offering level-appropriate assistance to match IL, focusing the fellow’s attention to reduce EL, and providing succinct teaching to promote GL. Conclusions: This study provided deep insight into the fellow consult experience and suggested trustworthy strategies that educators can use to design and guide consult learning. The theme “leveraging resources” merits further exploration.
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Hayat, Tasawar, Tayyaba Ayub, Taseer Muhammad, Ahmed Alsaedi, and M. Mustafa. "On Darcy-Forchheimer squeezed flow of carbon nanotubes between two parallel disks." International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow 28, no. 12 (December 3, 2018): 2784–800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/hff-06-2017-0250.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to construct mathematical model for squeezed flow of carbon-water nanofluid between parallel disks considering Darcy–Forchheimer porous medium. Thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes is estimated through the well-known Xue model. Such research work is not carried out in the past even in the absence of Darcy–Forchheimer porous space. Forchheimer equation is preferred here to account for both low and high velocity inertial effects. Researchers also found that dispersion of carbon nanotubes in water elevates the thermal conductivity of resulting nanofluid by 100 per cent. Design/methodology/approach Homotopy analysis method (HAM) is used for the convergent series solutions of the governing system. Findings Nusselt number at the lower disk increases when squeezing parameter Sq enlarges. This illustrates that heat transfer rate at the lower wall can be enhanced by increasing the squeezing velocity of the lower disk. The results demonstrate a decreasing trend in temperature profile for increasing volume fraction of carbon nanotubes. Moreover, improvement in heat transfer rate because of existence of carbon nanotubes is also apparent. A significant enhancement in temperature profile is depicted when inertial permeability coefficient is enhanced. Skin friction coefficients at the lower and upper disks are higher for MWCNTs in comparison to the SWCNTs. Originality/value To the best of author’s knowledge, no such consideration has been given in the literature yet.
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Andrikopoulou, Elisavet, Philip J. Scott, and Helena Herrera. "Mixed methods protocol for a realist evaluation of electronic personal health records design features and use to support medication adherence (ePHRma)." BMJ Health & Care Informatics 27, no. 1 (January 2020): e100046. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjhci-2019-100046.
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BackgroundNational Health Service policy suggests that increasing usage of electronic personal health records (PHR) by patients will result in cost savings and improved public health. Medication adherence means that patients take their prescribed medication as agreed with their doctors. Some of the claimed benefits of PHRs are decreasing healthcare costs and improving medication adherence and patient outcomes.MethodsThis is a mixed methods convergent study, primarily qualitative. The qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis will occur in parallel, and then be synthesised. We are interviewing and surveying adults with long-term conditions to identify what are the most important and useful features of their current PHR. The data collection comprises patient demographics, the Medication Adherence Questionnaire, the personality scale Big Five Inventory-2 Extra-Short Form and the WHO Quality of Life-BREF scale. Qualitative data will be analysed using the Framework method.EthicsWe have received a favourable ethical opinion from the Health Research Authority/Research Ethics Committee.
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Alenezi, Ebrahim, Anam A. Alfadley, Dala Farhan Alenezi, and Yousif Hadi Alenezi. "The Sudden Shift to Distance Learning: Challenges Facing Teachers." Journal of Education and Learning 11, no. 3 (March 15, 2022): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jel.v11n3p14.
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This study explores challenges facing teachers in distance education programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants in this study are teachers from 8 intermediate schools in Kuwait. A convergent parallel mixed methods research design was used to collect survey and interview data. The study generates survey data from 215 teachers and interview data from 8 teachers to determine teachers’ perceptions of the challenges they face. The findings of the study suggest that teachers are willing to use technology but lacked technological and pedagogical knowledge and were not prepared for making the sudden shift to distance education. The study highlights the importance of teachers’ professional development in distance education. This study has implications for schools and policy makers who are forced to suddenly revert to distance learning during a pandemic.
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Guiberson, Mark M., and Kyliah Petrita Ferris. "Identifying Culturally Consistent Early Interventions for Latino Caregivers." Communication Disorders Quarterly 40, no. 4 (August 29, 2018): 239–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1525740118793858.
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A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was applied to identify promising culturally consistent early intervention (EI) approaches with Latino caregivers. The researchers collected multiple sources of data, analyzed them separately, and then integrated relevant findings with other sources to identify promising EI approaches. Data included acculturation level, coded caregiver interaction style, and reported caregiver preferred activities. Based on the integration of these data and other sources, several themes and promising interventions were identified for Latino caregivers of young children. The use of imperatives, asking questions to redirect attention, and explicit teaching are discussed as well as ways to expand upon these behaviors through request for clarification, use of expansions, focused stimulation, and dialogic reading. Identifying culturally congruent interventions that fit with caregiver’s style and prepares the child for academic settings is also discussed.
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Arıkan, Fatih, and Hasan Özgür. "The Design and Implementation of an Educational Augmented Reality Application for Logical Circuit Design." Shanlax International Journal of Education 9, no. 1 (December 1, 2020): 33–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/education.v9i1.3393.
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The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of augmented reality applications on the learning of engineering students in their professional courses. The objective of the study is to ensure that augmented reality technologies, which are among the most important technologies of today, are used in educational settings. The other important objective of the study is to ensure that the augmented reality technologies used in professional training in countries such as the USA, Canada and the Netherlands are also used in our country and to provide a world-class education opportunity. Also, contributing to the economy of our country with the successful studies to be carried out in this regard is among the objectives of the study because of the increasing interest in augmented reality software throughout the world and the formation of an important economy related to the development of these kinds of software.In the study, an augmented reality application developed by the researcher was used in the learning process of a subject included in the faculty of engineering education curriculum. The study was performed using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design in which both qualitative and quantitative data were used simultaneously. The result of the study showed that there were no significant difference between the average attitude towards AR applications of the students participating in the study and the gender, class, and father education level; however, it is seen that there was a significant difference between maternal education status. It was also determined that the difference between the students’ average attitude towards AR applications before and after the study was significant.Similarly, it was observed that the difference between the AR attitude averages before and after the study and the AG attitude average 4 weeks after the study was also observed to be significant. It was also found that the students who participated in the study found the AR applications remarkable, entertaining, understandable and useful for the instructor. Moreover, they stated that using AR applications in lessons would contribute to fast and active learning and increase success.
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Padgett, Deborah K., Lynden Bond, Kristen Gurdak, and Benjamin F. Henwood. "Eliciting Life Priorities of Older Adults Living in Permanent Supportive Housing." Gerontologist 60, no. 1 (May 21, 2019): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnz040.
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Abstract Background and Objectives Adults who have experienced chronic homelessness are considered to be “old” by age 50 due to accelerated aging. While permanent supportive housing (PSH) has been found effective for these individuals, there is limited focus on the needs of adults “aging in place” in PSH. This study examined (1) how older adults in PSH identify and rank their life priorities, (2) how they describe these priorities in their own words, and (3) how life course adversity deepens an understanding of these priorities. Research Design and Methods A convergent parallel mixed methods design was used in which qualitative case study analyses informed by a life course perspective provided a deeper understanding of how 14 older residents of PSH viewed their life priorities using quantitative card-sort rankings of 12 life domains. Results Housing, family, mental health, physical health, and partner were the most frequently endorsed life priorities. Four themes emerged from the cross-case analyses: “aging in, aging out,” “carefully restoring relationships,” “life goes on,” and “housing is fundamental.” Convergent findings indicated that life adversity—social losses and interrupted lives—influenced both the high- and low-ranked card-sort priorities. Discussion and Implications This study demonstrated that participants were aware of their advancing years yet they sought to overcome adversity and losses through maintaining mental health and sobriety, improving physical health, and cautiously rebuilding relationships. As the numbers of older homeless rise, the inclusion of age-related services will be an important component of PSH services for residents as they age.
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Laaloua, Hassan, and Youssef Tamer. "Promoting Environmental Education in Moroccan High School ELT Textbooks." International Journal of Language and Literary Studies 4, no. 1 (March 30, 2022): 317–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v4i1.860.
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This paper examines the extent to which three Moroccan high school ELT textbooks integrate environmental education contents. The analysis focuses on four environmental education topics namely ecosystems and cycles, pollution, use of resources, and environment preservation as well as their subtopics. The study is informed by the theoretical framework developed by the BIOHEAD-CITIZEN project that aimed at understanding how environmental education can promote citizenship. This study adopted a convergent parallel mixed method design using content analysis to investigate the degree of presence of environmental education elements in Visa to the World, Ticket to English, and Ticket 2 English. The results revealed statistical evidences indicating that environmental education integration in these textbooks appeals to the learners’ minimum fundamental environmental knowledge, awareness, attitudes and behaviors. Ultimately, this study suggests ways in which textbooks could contribute to improve students ‘environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
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Rwothumio, Joseph, Daniel Mange Mbirithi, and Wilfrida Itolondo. "Role of Financial Rewards in Enhancing Academic Staff Performance in Public Universities in Uganda." East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2, no. 1 (December 16, 2020): 207–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.37284/eajis.2.1.256.
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This article examined the financial reward practice implemented by universities to improve on the performance of lecturers in Uganda’s public universities. The main objectives of the research were to investigate the relationship between financial reward and teaching and research outputs of academic staff in selected public universities. A mixed method design using convergent parallel approach was employed to collect and analyse data obtained from the study. A sample of 299 participants was drawn from academic staff, directors of human resources, and Vice chancellors. Results indicated a weak positive relationship between financial reward and academic staff teaching output in public universities (r=0.282, p<0.01). There existed further a weak positive relationship between financial reward and academic staff research output (r=0.211, p<0.01). It would suffice to effect appropriate financial rewards to academic staff based on a living wage.
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Arapah, Elvina, and Fatchul Mu’in. "Politeness in Using Banjarese and American English Personal Subject Pronouns by English Department Students of Lambung Mangkurat University." Journal of Language Teaching and Research 8, no. 2 (March 1, 2017): 253. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.0802.06.
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This research is aimed at describing the use of personal pronouns of Banjarese and American English.The research uses the Convergent Parallel Design. Data are collected by using two kinds of questionnaires. The first is for 37 students belonging to Banjar Kuala Dialect (BKD), and the second is for 24 students belonging to Banjar Hulu Dialect (BHD). Research result shows that Banjarese and American English’ pronouns are based on singular and plural distinction although Banjarese does not have a gender distinction as in the American English. The personal pronouns are the first, second and third persons. English personal pronouns depend mostly on the grammatical role while Banjarese personal pronouns can indicate the social status or the relation of the speaker and other persons in the discourse. Personal pronouns can reveal the social status, and they can the politeness or impoliteness of the speakers.
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Chandra Handa, Manoj. "Examining Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Differentiated Practices, Student Engagement, and Teacher Qualities." Journal of Advanced Academics 31, no. 4 (June 13, 2020): 530–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1932202x20931457.
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The purpose of this study was to compare students’ and teachers’ perceptions of differentiated practices, student engagement, and the qualities of an effective teacher by fostering student voice. Participants included 802 students and 867 teachers from Northern Sydney government schools in Australia. The researcher used a convergent parallel mixed methods design, including online questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. Years 5 to 12 gifted students ( n = 38) from four schools acted as co-researchers at the methodological level. The student co-researchers co-designed and disseminated the student survey, and interviewed their own teachers. Significant differences were found between the students’ and the teachers’ perceptions of differentiated practices, student engagement, and the qualities of an effective teacher. The study’s findings highlight the need for a shared understanding of perspectives by both teachers and students to foster schoolwide optimal learning and teaching processes.
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Saeed, Abdul Ahad Roshan, Mazhar Gul, and Allah Noor Khan. "An Analysis of Stakeholders Concerns Regarding Dropout of Professional Degrees in the Recruitment of Teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Global Educational Studies Review II, no. I (December 30, 2017): 10–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2017(ii-i).02.
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Teaching is a prophetic profession. It requires a considerable amount of professional knowledge and skills that allows any individual to become a competent teacher and play his role successfully in the school environment. The government of KP recently gave an open opportunity for everyone to apply on each and every teaching cadre/posts of teaching without having the professional degree. The purpose of study was to explore, compare and explain the concerns of stakeholders (professional degree holders) regarding this new recruitment policy for all cadres in district D.I.Khan. The mixed method, convergent parallel design was used for the study. Closed ended questionnaire on five point Likert scale (n=202) and semi-structured, open ended interview (n=12) as a tool was used for the study. Concerns regarding needs/importance of professional degree, dropping out professional degree and acceptance of policy were pointed out.
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Sam, E. F., and A. M. Abane. "Enhancing passenger safety and security in Ghana: Appraising public transport operators’ recent interventions." Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 37, no. 1 (February 12, 2018): 101–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v37i1.9.
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There are increasing calls for regular monitoring and evaluation of safety and security strategies of public transport (PT) operators, especially in developing countries where PT safety and security concerns abound. In respect of this, this study examined the passenger safety and security interventions of PT operators in Ghana. Both the accident-incident theory and routine activities theory served as the theoretical framework within which the study was rooted. Guided by the convergent parallel mixed methods design, data were drawn from in-depth interviews with six major intercity PT operators as well as questionnaires administered to 273 intercity PT passengers. The field data were analysed using both thematic (qualitative data) and correlational (quantitative data) analyses in line with the study design. Varied perspectives on the state of PT passenger safety and security in the country were expressed, and operators’ interventions in this regard were appraised. The study emphasised the need for periodic review of the regulatory framework establishing public transport undertaking by the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to reflect changing safety and security circumstances.Keywords: Public transport operators; passenger safety; security; interventions; Ghana
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Nugraheni, Theresia Veni Tri, and Jailani Jailani. "Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan (PKB) dalam kaitannya dengan kompetensi dan praktik pembelajaran guru matematika SMA." Pythagoras: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika 15, no. 1 (November 3, 2020): 48–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/pg.v15i1.34601.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan (PKB) dalam kaitannya dengan kompetensi dan praktik pembelajaran yang dilakukan guru matematika SMA di Kabupaten Kulon Progo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif menggunakan metode campuran, dengan desain penelitian convergent parallel design. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru SMA peserta Ujian Kompetensi Guru (UKG) matematika tahun 2015 di Kabupaten Kulon Progo yang berjumlah 33 guru. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes, angket, observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk data kuantitatif yaitu deskriptif dan Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Analisis data kualitatif dianalisis melalui pengkategorian, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan PKB terhadap kompetensi guru matematika SMA di Kabupaten Kulon Progo dengan nilai prediksi sebesar 0,360 (t = 2,51); dan (2) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan PKB terhadap praktik pembelajaran guru matematika SMA di Kabupaten Kulon Progo dengan nilai prediksi sebesar 0,402 (t = 2,25). Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in relation to the competence and learning practices of high school mathematics teachersAbstractThis study aimed to explore Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in relation to the competence and teaching practice conducted by senior high school mathematics teachers in Kulon Progo Regency. This study was descriptive research using a mixed-method with convergent parallel design. The research subject was all senior high school mathematics teachers in Kulon Progo Regency who participated in the Teacher Competency Test (or UKG) in 2015, and the subject applied was 33 teachers. The data collection was conducted through a test, questionnaire, documentation, observation, and interview. The data analysis used was descriptive and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Qualitative data was analyzed through data categorization, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study showed that: (1) there was a significant influence CPD toward competence of senior high school mathematics teachers in Kulon Progo Regency with prediction value 0.360 (t = 2.51); and (2) there was a significant influence CPD toward teaching practice of senior high school mathematics teachers in Kulon Progo Regency with prediction value 0.402 (t = 2.25).
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Nugraha, Hari Din, Deny Poniman Kosasih, Kasda Kasda, As'ari Djohar, and Mumu Komaro. "Model of essential employability skills framework for machine operator." Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi 10, no. 2 (November 4, 2020): 188. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/jpv.v10i2.31869.
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Employability Skills is a skill requirement that must be possessed by someone to be able to get a job, always keep spirit on work for the successful career achievement. The aim of this study is to find a specific employability skills framework model for Machine Operators. The research design uses mixed methods, which combines quantitative and qualitative methods and parallel convergent strategies in the mixing process data. These findings produce 14 Employability Skills framework, such as; 1) Basic skills: communication, listening 2) Personal Qualities: presence, teamwork, responsibility, honesty, flexibility, empathy. 3) Thinking Skills: creative, problem solving 4) Management: self-management, planning management 5) Systems and Technology: Understand the concept of work, and production flow systems. Overall, the industry are focusing on the basic skills as a primary obligation and personal quality for employability. Further thinking skills, management, and systems and technology will be developed in the workplace later.
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Parkes, Kelly Anne, and Jared Robert Rawlings. "Higher Education Music Teacher Educators and Assessment: Their Understandings, Efficacy, and Satisfaction." Journal of Assessment in Higher Education 2, no. 1 (January 18, 2021): 35–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/jahe.v2i1.122913.
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In this study, we report what music teacher educators (MTEs, N = 149) in higher education understand about assessment. We include their assessment pedagogy, their levels of assessment pedagogy efficacy (APE) at both programmatic (unit level) and personal levels (ProAPE and PeAPE respectively), and the relationship this efficacy has with their (MTEs) satisfaction of assessment pedagogies within their institutions. This mixed-methods study uses a convergent parallel design, with qualitative inductive coding and quantitative factor analyses, correlational analyses, and non-parametric tests. We determine that MTEs report some misunderstanding of the assessment lexicon nevertheless they hold mostly high levels of both personal and programmatic assessment pedagogy efficacy. Differences were observed between MTEs that graduated after 2008 than those who graduated prior to 2008. Findings center on higher education faculty comfort with assessment in higher education with implications for professional development and continued research in the area.
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Minadzi, Vincent Mensah, Ernest Kofi Davis, and Bethel Tawiah Ababio. "Exploring Headteachers, Teachers and Learners’ Perceptions of Instructional Effectiveness of Distance Trained Teachers." International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 21, no. 8 (August 30, 2022): 58–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.8.4.
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This study examined the perceptions of headteachers, teachers, and learners regarding instructional effectiveness of University of Cape Coast distance trained teachers. The convergent parallel mixed-method design was employed to conduct the study. Research participants comprising 25 headteachers, 667 distance trained teachers, and 138 learners were selected through purposive sampling, stratified random sampling, and simple random sampling techniques respectively. Mean and standard deviations, independent sample t-test, and thematic analysis were employed to analyse the data. The study revealed that headteachers, teachers and learners perceived distance trained teachers as instructionally effective because they demonstrated professional knowledge, professional practice and professional values and attitudes in their instructions. Results also indicated that there was statistically significant difference between male and female teachers with regard to perceived instructional effectiveness. It is recommended that stakeholders such as parents and prospective applicants should consider UCC distance education programme as an alternative to the conventional education.
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Munikwa, Simbarashe. "Implementation of internal quality assurance in Zimbabwean universities." International Journal of Innovative Research in Education 9, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 50–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/ijire.v9i1.6915.
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The study aimed to establish internal quality assurance practices in the academic staff at Chinhoyi University of Technology. The mixed method strategy and the convergent parallel design were adopted for the study. A questionnaire with both closed and open-ended questions and an interview guide were enlisted for the study. Simple random sampling was employed to select 40 academics to complete the questionnaires. Of these, 10 respondents were purposively selected for interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and qualitative data were coded and put into respective thematic areas. The main findings were that the quality assurance practices were characterised by limited student engagement, staff resistance, limited financial support and weak quality culture. The main deficiencies were management decisions not informed by quality data metrics and limited commitment to quality issues by staff. Keywords: Culture, quality assurance, quality culture, internal quality, external quality;
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Abreu Freitas, Bruno Duarte, Ruth Sofia Contreras-Espinosa, and Pedro Álvaro Pereira Correia. "The Threat of Disreputable Behaviour for Esports Sponsors." Transnational Marketing Journal 9, no. 2 (September 13, 2021): 495–515. http://dx.doi.org/10.33182/tmj.v9i2.1542.
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This research aimed to determine if disreputable behaviour in esports is a threat to its sponsors. An exploratory design and a convergent-parallel mixed method with equal status were used. Esports sponsorship experts (N = 22) were interviewed via digital platforms and esports fans (N = 5,638) filled an online survey. Qualitative data was processed on NVivo 10 and quantitative on SPSS 25. The results showed that most experts consider disreputable behaviour as a threat to esports sponsors and roughly one-third of fans have developed negative feelings towards esports sponsors due to disreputable behaviour. The most brand-image threatening types of behaviours are corruption, illegal and unregulated gambling, and toxicity. Despite esports’ rapid growth, the field of esports sponsorships has received poor academic attention. Moreover, the findings are relevant for existing and potential sponsors wishing to understand how esports’ disreputable behaviour can damage their brands and how to proactively avoid this threat.
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Nelius, Ruharara, and Daniel Onyango. "Challenges Facing School Heads in Controlling Finances among Bukombe District Public Secondary Schools, Tanzania." EAST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS STUDIES 2, no. 1 (January 19, 2022): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.46606/eajmbs2022v02i01.0004.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate on the challenges facing school heads in controlling finances among public secondary schools in Bukombe District, Tanzania. The study employed a mixed research approach using Convergent parallel design. The population of the study was 368 education stakeholders. The sample size included 1 Education Officer, 1 District Auditor, 17 Board members, 3 School heads, 3 school Bursars and 54 Teachers. The sample was obtained by using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive analysis with the help of SPSS version 20. For qualitative data, thematic approach was used. The study revealed different challenges facing heads of schools in implementing financial control measures including lack of training and transparency, inadequate finances and poor cooperation with stakeholders. The study recommends that the heads of schools should be helped to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for effective financial management.
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Çay, Tolga. "A Mixed Method Study On The Examination Of Instructor Self-Efficacy Perception And Views In Flipped Learning." ZAHRA: Research and Tought Elementary School of Islam Journal 3, no. 1 (February 23, 2022): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.37812/zahra.v3i1.288.
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The aim of this study is to examine the self-efficacy perceptions of lecturers in flipped learning and opinions of prep school lecturers about their self-efficacy in flipped learning. Convergent parallel design, one of the mixed research methods, is employed in the study. The study group consists of 31 Turkish lecturers who work at the School of Foreign Languages at Çağ University. The quantitative data of the research was obtained through the Flipped Learning Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale. Qualitative data was collected by open-ended questions form developed by the researcher. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the flipped learning self-efficacy perceptions of the preparatory school lecturers were at a high level. In addition, the lecturers stated in their views that their self-efficacy in flipped learning and technology use was at a certain level, but they have to continuously improve.
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Nzabonimpa, Jean Providence. "Quantitizing and qualitizing (im-)possibilities in mixed methods research." Methodological Innovations 11, no. 2 (May 2018): 205979911878902. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2059799118789021.
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Mixed methods research has gained momentum over the past decade, but critics rightly charge that the integration of qualitative and quantitative data remains an unresolved methodological issue. While each of the dualistic and canonized methodological paradigms has its own way of handling analysis, researchers in mixed methods as a new paradigm have invested considerable efforts in more complex mixed analysis. They use the quantitizing of qualitative data and qualitizing of quantitative data as the strategies to effect data integration in mixed methods research. While attempts have been made to achieve quantitizing and qualitizing of data, few empirical studies have been conducted in a two-phase convergent parallel mixed methods design to investigate such data conversion approaches, especially dichotomization, within a single inquiry. To contribute to this ongoing methodological quest, this article explores the possibilities and impossibilities offered by either strategy to convert narratives into numerical data and numerical data into narratives.
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Mitchell, Lauren L., Colleen M. Peterson, Shaina R. Rud, Eric Jutkowitz, Andrielle Sarkinen, Sierra Trost, Carolyn M. Porta, Jessica M. Finlay, and Joseph E. Gaugler. "“It’s Like a Cyber-Security Blanket”: The Utility of Remote Activity Monitoring in Family Dementia Care." Journal of Applied Gerontology 39, no. 1 (March 4, 2018): 86–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0733464818760238.
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Technologies have emerged that aim to help older persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) remain at home while also supporting their caregiving family members. However, the usefulness of these innovations, particularly in home-based care contexts, remains underexplored. The current study evaluated the acceptability and utility of an in-home remote activity monitoring (RAM) system for 30 family caregivers of persons with ADRD via quantitative survey data collected over a 6-month period and qualitative survey and interview data collected for up to 18 months. A parallel convergent mixed methods design was employed. The integrated qualitative and quantitative data suggested that RAM technology offered ongoing monitoring and provided caregivers with a sense of security. Considerable customization was needed so that RAM was most appropriate for persons with ADRD. The findings have important clinical implications when considering how RAM can supplement, or potentially substitute for, ADRD family care.
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Berggren, Peter, Filip Svensson, Maria Lampi, and Erik Prytz. "Battlefield trauma care." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 62, no. 1 (September 2018): 634–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931218621145.
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Introduction: Rapid and structured medical care is important to increase wounded patients’ chances of survival in modern warfare. This requires a functioning medical chain. Aim: The aim of this study was to expand the knowledge of how the battlefield trauma care affects patient outcome in situations with a large number of casualties in the Swedish armed forces. Methods: An empirical study with a convergent parallel mixed methods design, which included observations and semi-structured interviews. Results: The results show that the trauma care performed at Role 1-units functioned well. The most prominent issue discovered was deficiency in transportation resources for medical evacuation throughout the entire medical chain. Conclusion: Despite that the trauma care performed at Role 1-units functions well, casualties are at risk for preventable complications or death. Improved transportation logistics are required to improve the medical capabilities of the Swedish armed forces.
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Bochnia, Anna-Kristin, Senja Maarit Ruohonen, Mihkel Pajuste, and Ellen Kathrine Hansen. "Evaluating an integrative lighting design for elderly homes – a mixed methods approach." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1099, no. 1 (November 1, 2022): 012028. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1099/1/012028.
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Abstract The experience of light in a space and the physiological effect of light combined is complex to study. Methods which combine parameters from the fields of the biological, visual and atmospheric effects of light through a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data collection on site, seem more important than ever to validate the potentials of integrative lighting. A case study, conducted in two elderly homes in Copenhagen and Aarhus, in Denmark, is used to evaluate a mixed methods approach, assessing an integrative lighting design solution. Luminaires with circadian settings are implemented as a supplementary lighting with the aim of supporting various objectives, including biological stimulation and a homely atmosphere in the elderly homes. To evaluate the implementation of the lighting, a convergent mixed methods approach is used, collecting quantitative and qualitative data. In parallel to collecting quantitative measurements, such as melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance (mEDI) and photopic lux, semi-structured interviews based on questionnaires and card-sorting, on the same subjects, are carried out. To evaluate the approach for evaluating the implementation of this integrative lighting design, three criteria are introduced: a) integration, b) flexibility and c) validity. The integration of results enabled to compare the different methods and findings to identify and study correlations, differences or contradictions. That was conducted across the three topics: biological, visual, and atmospheric effects of the integrative lighting design solution. A framework for a holistic approach for evaluating lighting in elderly homes was defined, with an indication of the need for further development in an iterative process.
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Tomasi, Jessica, Carly Warren, Lauren Kolodzey, Sonia Pinkney, Anne-Marie Guerguerian, Roxanne Kirsch, Jackie Hubbert, et al. "Convergent parallel mixed-methods study to understand information exchange in paediatric critical care and inform the development of safety-enhancing interventions: a protocol study." BMJ Open 8, no. 8 (August 2018): e023691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023691.
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IntroductionThe effective exchange of clinical information is essential to high-quality patient care, especially in the critical care unit (CCU) where communication failures can have profoundly negative impacts on critically ill patients with limited physiological capacity to tolerate errors. A comprehensive systematic characterisation of information exchange within a CCU is needed to inform the development and implementation of effective, contextually appropriate interventions. The objective of this study is to characterise when, where and how healthcare providers exchange clinical information in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children and explore the factors that currently facilitate or counter established best rounding practices therein.Methods and analysisA convergent parallel mixed-methods study design will be used to collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. Naturalistic observations of rounds and relevant peripheral information exchange activities will be conducted to collect time-stamped event data on workflow and communication patterns (time–motion data) and field notes. To complement observational data, the subjective perspectives of healthcare providers and patient families will be gathered through surveys and interviews. Departmental metrics will be collected to further contextualise the environment. Time–motion data will be analysed quantitatively; patterns in field note, survey and interview results will be examined based on themes identified deductively from literature and/or inductively based on the data collected (thematic analysis). The proactive triangulation of these systemic, procedural and contextual data will inform the design and implementation of efficacious interventions in future work.Ethics and disseminationInstitutional research ethics approval has been acquired (REB #1000059173). Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant conferences. Findings will be presented to stakeholders including interdisciplinary staff, departmental management and leadership and families to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the exchange of clinical information in its current state and develop user-centred recommendations for improvement.
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Prasetya, Rizky Eka, and Novanda Alim Setya Nugraha. "ENGLISH EDUCATIONAL MOODLE-BASED ENVIRONMENT ON ACTUALIZING PERSONALIZATION VIRTUAL COURSE." Premise Journal of English Education 11, no. 2 (June 28, 2022): 362. http://dx.doi.org/10.24127/pj.v11i2.4911.
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The study aims to explore, analyze, and determine the possibility of Moodle platform accommodating English learning personalization. The study applied a convergent parallel design mixed-method and was concerned with a quantitative survey and qualitative case study (deductive approach). The findings indicated and determined the personalization of English learning Moodle-based, and those elements included adjustable material and mechanism, concentrated instruction, component-based decisions, and English language learner observation. The adaptability Moodle system accommodated the personalization approach in learning English Moodle-based. The feature involved is isk, file, folder, IMS Content Package, Label, Page, URL (Resources) and Choice, Database, Feedback, Forum, Glossary, Lesson, (LTI) External tool, Quiz, SCORM, Wiki, Workshop (Activities). According to the findings, the Moodle environment became a relevant system to accommodate English pedagogy with a personalization approach. Online learning personalization choices range from simple settings to applications and Moodle capabilities to offer intelligent assistance. This scenario includes modifying developed on interactivity and communication Moodle settings
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Marzilli, Colleen, and Beth Mastel-Smith. "Cultural competence of pre-licensure nursing faculty." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 7, no. 9 (April 18, 2017): 90. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v7n9p90.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the level of cultural competence (CC) in Texas pre-licensure nursing faculty and examine the relationships between demographics and CC scores. The researchers conducted a study to determine if demographics predicted the level of CC and explored the perceptions of CC. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design used data from a 2014 online survey with a qualitative interview component. Demographics were evaluated with descriptive statistics and CC was measured with The Nurses’ Cultural Competence Scale (NCCS). Qualitative data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. The level of CC was low to moderate. Three themes emerged from the interviews: knowledge is experiential, skills require emotional intelligence, and desire requires a catalyst. Nursing faculty could benefit from experiences with culturally diverse patients and students. Continuing education offerings and courses should follow best practices models of CC education and focus on providing meaningful experiences may also increase the knowledge and skills to help faculty members.
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Külekçi Akyavuz, Ebru. "Teachers’ Perceptions of Positive Psychological Capital: A Mixed Method Approach." International Journal of Research in Education and Science 7, no. 3 (July 24, 2021): 933–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.46328/ijres.2020.
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This study first investigated the teachers' perceptions of positive psychological capital. Then, barriers negatively affecting teachers’ positive psychological capital in educational organizations and the practices possible to be implemented were examined. The convergent parallel mixed method research design was used as the research methodology. The study group consisted of the teachers working in Kilis province in the 2019-2020 academic year. Demographic information form, positive psychological capital scale, and an interview form were used to collect data. Results of this study indicated that the teachers were strongly agree with psychological capital. Furthermore, the results indicated that the factors that prevented teachers from positive psychological capitol were related to administrators, teaching profession, parents, colleagues, students, institutions, and teachers themselves. This study concluded that providing social, academic, and economic support to teachers would increase their positive psychological capital, and the following practices could ensure this support: improvement of working conditions, increasing the prestige of the profession, and providing in-service training.