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Femitha, Ayshathul, and Sunita Saldanha. "A study on water management strategies in a selected teaching hospital." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 7, no. 12 (November 25, 2020): 5120. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205195.
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Background: Water is a scarce and highly valuable natural resource. Hospitals require relatively large quantity of water and quality of water is equally important. Hospitals must focus on water efficiency and conservation measures in order to ensure the sustainable use of water. This study was undertaken to understand the current water management practices in the selected teaching hospital and to develop strategies for water conservation.Methods: Descriptive study with observational method was used, to collect the data an observational checklist based on the guidelines of bureau of Indian standards (BIS) and world health organization (WHO) was developed. To observe and collect the data, uninformed visits was done to the Department of Maintenance on random days as per the convenience and the information was collected from standard operating procedures (SOPs) and records maintained in the department of maintenance and hospital infection control unit.Results: The study found that a well-planned water supply system is present in the selected hospital to meet the required quantity of water. The study reveals that the total consumption of water per day in the hospital is higher than the BIS standards. Preventive and corrective maintenance of all the tanks, pipelines, plumbing, and equipment is done regularly. A well-organized system of quality control of water is present in the hospital and the grey water, is drained to sewage water treatment plant from where the water is recycled and reused.Conclusions: Conservation of water enables hospitals to cut cost and to be proactive stewards of their community’s natural resources.
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Kwarteng, Joseph Tufuor, and Peter Sappor. "Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Teaching Cost Accounting." Education Research International 2021 (November 26, 2021): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9140161.
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The study examined preservice teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching cost accounting at the pretertiary level. It employed the descriptive cross-sectional survey design involving final year preservice accounting teachers at the University of Cape Coast. An adapted questionnaire referred to as Teacher Self-Efficacy and Mastery Experience Scale (TSEMES) was used to gather relevant data complemented by the academic records of the respondents to address the problem. The return rate of the instrument was 93%. Descriptive (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (simple linear regression) were used to analyse the data. The study found out that preservice accounting teachers were highly efficacious in classroom management compared to student engagement and instructional practices. Also, mastery experience had a positive influence on preservice accounting teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching cost accounting. Therefore, it was recommended that accounting teacher educators pay more attention to competencies related to instructional strategies and student engagement by engaging more with the preservice accounting teachers in these areas. In the deployment of teachers, the Ghana Education Service should prioritise preservice accounting teachers with higher academic achievement.
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McClellan, Kristen, Cami Hilsendager, and Strnad Luke. "257. Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Does Intravenous Drug Use Impact Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes?" Open Forum Infectious Diseases 7, Supplement_1 (October 1, 2020): S127—S128. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.301.
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Abstract Background Individuals with intravenous drug use (IDU) have higher risk for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) and increased management complexity. The goal of this study was to compare differences in SAB characteristics, adherence to standard of care metrics, and clinical outcomes in those with and without IDU. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on cases of SAB between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017 at a 500-bed teaching hospital. Inclusion criteria was age > 18 years and ≥ one blood culture positive for S. aureus. Patients were excluded if they transferred hospitals, had care withdrawn or died within 48 hours of diagnosis or had a ventricular assist device infection. Records were reviewed for substance use, SAB characteristics, standards of care, and outcomes. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. Results In 248 patients with SAB, 28.2% had documented IDU. Median age was 37 (IDU) and 57 (non-IDU). In the IDU group, 75.7% had the formal diagnosis of opioid use disorder and 78.9% of stimulant use disorder. IDU was associated with hepatitis C and houselessness while non-IDU was associated with diabetes, hemodialysis, and cancer. Those with IDU had higher rates of MRSA, endocarditis, and spinal infections, but did not have higher rates of polymicrobial infections or venous thrombosis. There was no difference in appropriate repeat blood cultures, antibiotic management, and ID consultation. Length of stay and against medical advice (AMA) discharges were higher in those with IDU. There was no difference in 90-day recurrence or readmission, but 90-day mortality was higher in the non-IDU group. Conclusion There was no difference in adherence to SAB quality of care metrics between groups with and without IDU. Despite the IDU group being younger with fewer comorbidities, 90-day readmissions were not different between groups. This bears further analysis but may represent the influence of therapy completion, AMA discharges, and unmeasured social determinants of health. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures
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Gupta, YK, Shakti Kumar Gupta, Madhav Madhusudan Singh, DK Sharma, and Aarti Kapil. "To Study the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Large Tertiary Care Teaching Center." International Journal of Research Foundation of Hospital and Healthcare Administration 3, no. 1 (2015): 13–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10035-1031.
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ABSTRACT Introduction As antimicrobial resistance continues to increase and new antimicrobial development stagnates, antimicrobial stewardship programs are being implemented worldwide. The goal of antimicrobial stewardship is to optimize antimicrobial therapy with maximal impact on subsequent development of resistance. Thirty to fifty percent of hospitalized patients receive antimicrobial therapy. Previous data suggest that inappropriate use results in higher mortality rates, longer lengths of stay, and increased medical costs. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) reduce the improper use of antimicrobials and improve patient safety. Despite increased awareness about the benefits of these programs, few medical and surgical ASPs exist and fewer comprehensive studies evaluate their effects. Aim To study the antimicrobial stewardship program in a large tertiary care teaching center. Objectives • To study the antibiotic prescribing practices in a tertiary care government hospital • To compare the antibiotic prescribing practices with the standard guidelines available with the hospital • To make recommendation if any for rational use of antibiotics. Materials and methods • Review of literature • Prospective study of 15 days in selected general medicine and general surgery ward in which 5 to 6 reading will be taken in to know the antibiotic prescribed to patients. • Retrospective study of 15 days for study of patient records to know the antibiotic prescribed to patients. • Interaction with faculty and senior residents of general medicine and surgery to know about the pattern of infection and antibiotic prescription. • Interaction with microbiology department and their faculty to know the microbial resistance pattern and possible suggestion which need to be incorporated in antibiotic Stewardship program. Results The present study on antibiotic prescribing practices was undertaken in a super specialty hospital at New Delhi. A sample size of 100 case records was considered. There is no such stewardship program in tertiary care hospital, although it was demanded in various forum and meetings. There are no recommendations available either for patients of renal failure or other such compromised metabolic or immune states in the form of written antibiotic stewardship program of the hospital. The appropriateness of antibiotics prescribed in the case records was examined in light of the antibiotic stewardship program of the hospital. It was found that the overall adherence to antibiotic stewardship program was nil as no existing antibiotic stewardship program is exiting in this hospital. Gautum Dey in a study conducted at this hospital in New Delhi found that in 40.7% preoperative cases and 60.3% postoperative cases two or more than two antibiotics were given. The author has also commented that there was no evidence of adhering to antibiotic stewardship program or utilising culture and sensitivity reports to guide the therapy. The data obtained from the present study on further analysis has shown that in seven cases, the antibiotics prescribed were inadequate in terms of dose and duration. Thus resulting in an apparently lower cost of treatment than what was recommended by the antibiotic stewardship program of the hospital. Although such inappropriate prescription results in increased chances of antibiotic resistance, the immediate or short-term effects are not very conclusive. It is observed that there were 26 (26%) cases in medical and 12 (12%) cases in surgery disciplines in which the initial and final diagnosis was different. Uncertainty about the final diagnosis promotes empirical prescribing practices. Conclusion Antimicrobial stewards are a prominent part of local and national efforts to contain and reverse antimicrobial resistance. A range of intervention options is available with varying levels of resources and can yield substantial improvements in morbidity, mortality, quality of care, and cost. The cost of delivering such programs is dwarfed by the benefits and provides an opportunity for hospital epidemiologists to garner support. This suggests that antimicrobial management programs belong to the rarefied group of truly cost saving quality improvement initiatives. Considering the enormous implications of antibiotic resistance, it is necessary that we act in haste, lest our wonder drugs and magic bullets become ineffectual. Future systems promise greater integration and analysis of data, facilitated delivery of information to the clinician, and rapid and expert decision support that will optimize patient outcomes while minimizing antimicrobial resistance. They may also offer our best hope for avoiding an ‘Antibiotic armageddon’. In addition, the ASP plays an integral role in providing guidance to clinicians and ensures that the appropriate antimicrobial agents are used. How to cite this article Singh MM, Gupta SK, Gupta YK, Sharma DK, Kapil A. To Study the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Large Tertiary Care Teaching Center. Int J Res Foundation Hosp Healthc Adm 2015;3(1):13-24.
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Okparaibea, Chidinma E., Aline M. E. Noutcha, Odidika C. Umeozor, and Samuel N. Okiwelu. "Mosquitoes at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Nigeria: A Threat to Caregivers and Patients." Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine 5 (2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.18639/rabm.2019.958949.
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Anopheles gambiae sensu lato is the most important malaria vector in Nigeria. Referral hospitals have a mandate to provide patients with the best health care. The persistent complaints of the nuisance caused to patients, professionals, and visitors by mosquitoes at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), a referral Hospital, prompted the design of this study to assess the species composition, density, and man-biting rates of endophilic mosquitoes at the UPTH. A longitudinal entomological survey covered dry and wet seasons, February–July 2017, with sampling done thrice weekly, using the aspiration method. Caught mosquitoes were identified by standard keys using a dissecting microscope and classified according to their gonotrophic status. A total of 1,307 mosquitoes in two genera (Culex, Anopheles) and three species (Culex quinguefasciatus, Anopheles gambiae s.l. and Anopheles mouchetti) were caught, comprising 150 (11.5%) males and 1,157 females. The most abundant species was Culex quinguefasciatus (98.01%), An. gambiae s.l. (1.64%), and the least abundant, An. mouchetti (0.35%). Gonotrophic examinations of caught females revealed 52.8% blood-fed and 40.1% unfed. Culex quinquefasciatus had higher man-biting rates (1.26 bites/patient/night) than Anopheles (0.2 bites/patient/night). The Accident and Emergency ward, 595 (45.5%), and the Obstetrics and Gynecology ward, 328 (25.1%), had the highest records of caught mosquitoes among the four wards visited for collections. No significant difference (Fcal = 1.0722, Ftab = 13, p > 0.05, df = 2) existed between wet and dry seasons' collections. Because of the high numbers of blood-fed Anopheles, an urgent need for intervention is required to reduce the case of vector/human contacts; notably, larval source management will be a principal approach toward control.
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Windapo, Abimbola, and Nnedinma Umeokafor. "Editorial." Journal of Construction Business and Management 5, no. 2 (December 27, 2022): v—vii. http://dx.doi.org/10.15641/jcbm.5.2.1309.
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Introduction
This is the tenth issue of the Journal of Construction Business and Management, a combination of the regular issue and a special issue of selected papers from Construction Business and Project Management CBPM 2021 conference proceedings. This issue contains five blind double peer-reviewed articles by seventeen scholars in Nigeria, South Africa, and Malaysia covering strategic management, environmental pollution, compliance with building standards, dispute resolution, and performance management. Despite the difference in the topics, one of the key issues highlighted by the papers is the emphasis on improving education and awareness in the industry to address the issues identified in the papers. Following this introduction is the discussion of the papers, after which the conclusion follows.
Discussion of the papers
Compliance with construction regulations, standards and codes is fundamental to improving the key performance indicators, by implication, project performance (Umeokafor et al. 2022). Further, this means that it has implications for project risks. While developed countries still record compliance issues which have resulted in tragic events such as the Grenfell fire incident, the developing ones are not left behind, demonstrated to be worse in many indicators. Opawole, Alao, Yusuf, Adu and Ofoetan (2022) examine one of the major issues in building construction in Nigeria, construction materials-related building collapse. Using survey questionnaires, the authors assess the determinants of compliance with concreting materials standards in building projects in Nigeria, using one of the country's major cities, Lagos, as a case study. Being site-based and non-site based, the factors are in six categories, regulation, procurement, capacity, technical, performance and skills components. Production quality control, non-compliance with specified concrete mix, low concrete grade and supervision by incompetent persons are among the site-based factors. However, non-site-based ones include procurement policies and regulatory frameworks in efficiency and professionalism. It was also found that non-compliance with the national standards results in rework, project delays, additional costs, and environmental issues. To improve the quality of buildings through compliance with concreting materials and reduce or eliminate building collapse, the regulatory policies and enforcement mechanism, competencies and training, and ethical standards of stakeholders require more attention. While the generalisation of the findings is limited to Lagos state, given that it is one of the states with a high volume of construction, the study is, at least, indicative of what happens in major cities in Nigeria, such as Abuja and Port-Harcourt.
The second paper, by Rambaruth, Adam and Krishna (2022), on strategic management in construction small and medium enterprises (SMEs), addresses another pertinent issue. SMEs outnumber the large enterprises, the heart of the economies of countries. Yet, they face challenges, which in many cases are different from their large counterparts, for example, limited access to funds and competent persons. Many of these SMEs in construction lack strategic planning, one of the factors for early failure (Rambaruth et al., 2022). Many policies, strategies and studies are informed by large enterprises' views and contexts, overlooking the SMEs. Consequently, the authors examine the determinants of a company's decision to adopt a strategic plan, the role of strategic planning in improving a company's performance, and the challenges associated with a strategic plan in place. Using the eThekwini region of South Africa as a case study, the study found that key factors for strategic management in the construction SMEs examined include increased productivity, the quest to gain competitive advantage and improved decision-making. It was good to find that most of them adopted strategic management practices to improve business performance. The authors conclude that one of the ways of improving strategic management in construction SMEs is through improved education and awareness education and broadened skills curriculum by the government. Government and tertiary institutions can also integrate strategic management into SME training programmes. The need for education and awareness, consistent with the recommendations of Opawole et al. (2022), highlights the need for more attention to education and training in the construction and property industry.
Graduate architects are the future of tomorrow in the profession; they are yet to pass the professional examination but hold a master's degree in Architecture. The need to exploit education to improve the construction industry's performance is furthered in the third paper by Tiew, Hashim and Zolkafli (2022). Tiew et al. (2022). investigate the major performance barriers that graduate architects encounter in project implementation. These factors are skills-based, poor project documentation management, lack of soft skills, inadequate quality assessment management, and a shortfall in design management. While it highlights the areas the universities can focus on, adequately integrating them into the curricula is consistent with the recommendations of Opawole et al. (2022) and Rambaruth et al. (2022) in this issue.
While education empowers the learners with knowledge, the process may have implications for their health and the environment. Addressing educational issues that have consequences for the environment and students' health is the focus of Nkeleme, Mbamali and Shakantu (2022). The authors measured the number of combustion pollutants generated while learning and teaching in laboratories at one of Nigeria's leading universities (Ahmadu Bello University Zaria) and their effect on indoor air quality. Nkeleme et al. found that the presence of CO during the combustion is above ASHRAE 62 and NAAQS limit of 9ppm reaching up to 45ppm at some points and oxygen at the critical level, 20.9 per cent or below 20.4 per cent. The authors also found that the laboratories are congested, and inadequate ventilation systems exacerbate the discomforting effects of combustion-generated pollutants. Adequate ventilation should be provided, which is one of the paper's recommendations. The students learning environment, including the physical ones, is one of the barriers to learning; it should facilitate and support education (Cleveland and Fisher 2014).
Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has socio-economic and health implications globally. However, it has increased attention on technology, mental health and some aspects of risk management in construction. Amoo, Lukman and Musa (2022) is the last paper, focussing on dispute resolution methods in construction during COVID-19, where South Africa is used as a case study. The aim is to determine their appropriateness and effectiveness. The findings demonstrate the negative implication of an interest-based approach rather than the right-based approach to resolving disputes in construction. Further, the study shows that negotiation, mediation, and conciliation were adopted to resolve unforeseen delays, claims, and added costs during the pandemic. The pandemic draws attention to pricing methods as a significant source of dispute in the supply and demand chain network during the period. It highlights the imperativeness of clear language in contracts, risk management training, communication improvement, and dynamic project schedule documentation as some conflict and dispute resolution tools post-COVID.
Conclusion
This issue which contains five papers from seventeen scholars in Nigeria, South Africa, and Malaysia, covers strategic management, environmental pollution, compliance with building standards, dispute resolution, and performance management. While the findings vary, one consistent key finding or implication of this is the need for education and training to improve the construction industry's performance. This is in terms of performance improvement skills of graduate architects, risk management training for those with contract and risk management responsibilities, integrating strategic management education in curricula, and building materials standard compliance training.
We thank the authors for their contributions and the reviewers for their efforts to improve the quality of the papers published by the journal. The journal editorial board and panel of reviewers also play a critical part in the higher quality assurance of the manuscript and in keeping the journal on the path to attaining the expected standard and quality. Criticisms, feedback, and suggestions from readers on improving the journal's quality are also welcome.
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Amoo, O. T., Lukman, Y. and Musa, N., 2022. Dispute Resolution Mathods adopted by Contractors during Covid-19 in Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Case Study. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2): 54-67.
Cleveland, B. and Fisher, K., 2014. The evaluation of physical learning environments: a critical review of the literature. Learning Environ Res, 17:1–28
Nkeleme, E. I., Mbamali, I. and Shakantu, W. M. I., 2022. A Measure of Combustion-Generated Pollutants in University Laboratories and its Effects on Indoor Air Quality. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2): 44-53.
Opawole, A., Alao, O. O., Yusuf, A. O., Adu, E. T. and Ofoetan, M. A., 2022. Evaluation of Compliance of Concreting Materials to Standards in Building Projects in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2): 1-19.
Rambaruth, A., Adam, J. K. and Krishna, S. B. N., 2022. Elements and Issues to Strategic Management in the Construction Industry Among Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study in South Africa’s eThekwini Region. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2): 20-28.
Tiew, S. Y., Hashim, H. A. and Zolkafli, U. K. B., 2022. Performance Barriers affecting Graduate Architects in Architectural Firms: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2): 29-43.
Umeokafor, N. I., Evangelinos, K. and Windapo, A. O., 2020. Strategies for Improving Complex Construction Health and Safety Regulatory Environments. International Journal of Construction Management.Doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2019.1707853.
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Adjei, Emmanuel, and Monica Mensah. "Adopting total quality management to enhance service delivery in medical records." Records Management Journal 26, no. 2 (July 18, 2016): 140–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rmj-01-2015-0009.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which total quality management (TQM) initiatives can improve the quality of services delivery at the medical records unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to help meet the expectations and aspirations of patients and customers of the hospital. Design/methodology/approach This research adopted the survey strategy as its research design. The total study population consisted of 114 medical records staff of the KBTH. Questionnaires and personal observations were employed as the data collection instruments. The study recorded a response rate of 98 per cent. Data gathered from respondents were analysed in qualitative terms. Findings The overall finding of this study was that, although the medical records department of the KBTH had a fair degree of understanding on the benefits of TQM to records management service delivery, the exiting values for TQM did not meet the framework of good TQM practice, principles and standards. Research limitations/implications Even though the subjects for the study were from the biggest hospital in Ghana, the findings of this study may not be generalised to the whole country. Practical implications The study has demonstrated the need for the medical records department of the KBTH to have and develop good TQM standards to improve the quality of services to patients and varied customers of the hospital. Originality/value The literature reviewed indicated that this study is a maiden attempt to examine how TQM initiatives including sensitivity, customer satisfaction, commitment of top management, team work, effective leadership and participatory management, people development and effective and open communication can improve the quality of medical records service delivery at the KBTH in Ghana.
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Lee, Anita N., and Mei-Lin Yeh-Lane. "Best Practice to Teach and Learn Fiscal Management in Athletic Programs." Journal of Coaching Education 6, no. 2 (August 2013): 198–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jce.6.2.198.
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This study shares the best practice in teaching fiscal management in athletic programs with the compliance of the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NSSC; 2006). The objective of this presentation is to provide ideas, resources, and course activities in fiscal management of athletic programs. Topics in financial operation, purchasing and inventory distribution, fund-raising, and managing financial records, as well as different modules of fiscal management in athletic programs will be covered.
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Anh, Tran Vi, Nguyen Thi My Linh, Ho Thi Thao Nguyen, and Truong Cong Duan. "ISO Standard Application in University Management Model: A Case Study." International Journal of Information and Education Technology 11, no. 4 (2021): 194–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2021.11.4.1511.
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The ISO standards have been traditionally used in the business context, specifically in manufacturing and services, to provide a framework for total quality management. Such application has now been found in the context of higher education; thus, this paper aims to look into the implementation of ISO standards in the management of a private university in Vietnam. Using a desk research approach, the study seeks to detail the application of ISO in the areas of educational support system and business operation system in the strategic management of this institution, showing the quantitative operational results that have been achieved in all aspects of HR management, teaching quality, new enrollment number and financial growth.
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Larbi-Apau, Josephine A., Ingrid Guerra-Lopez, James L. Moseley, Timothy Spannaus, and Attila Yaprak. "Educational Technology-Related Performance of Teaching Faculty in Higher Education." Journal of Educational Technology Systems 46, no. 1 (January 10, 2017): 61–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0047239516685849.
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The study examined teaching faculty’s educational technology-related performances (ETRP) as a measure for predicting eLearning management in Ghana. A total of valid data ( n = 164) were collected and analyzed on applied ISTE-NETS-T Performance Standards using descriptive and ANOVA statistics. Results showed an overall moderate performance with the highest recorded for technology operation and concepts and the lowest for observance of social, ethical, legal, and human factors. Effects of age and academic discipline on ETRP were significant but gender and professional status had no significant effects.
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McCarthy, Christine E., Salim Sebaoui, Kiran Saif, Elizabeth Murphy, Amrita Roy, Jason Hynes, Aoife Leahy, et al. "314 Audit on Prescription Legibility in an Irish University Teaching Hospital." Age and Ageing 48, Supplement_3 (September 2019): iii17—iii65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afz103.203.
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Abstract Background Illegible prescribing can lead to medication error and adverse drug reactions. The HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management and the Practice Standards and Guidelines for Nurses for Prescriptive Authority have highlighted criteria which should be adhered to in relation to prescribing. We set out to audit compliance with these standards in relation to legibility of prescriptions in an Irish University Teaching Hospital. Methods Over a 48 hour period, drug kardexes were reviewed on 14 separate in-patient wards. Legibility was judged by a single assessor on each ward. A drug kardex was deemed legible if all of the following criteria were met: The chi squared test was used to determine the significance of the difference in proportions for categorical variables. Results 285 drug kardexes were reviewed over the 48 hour period. 41% were on surgical wards, 59% were on medical wards. The median patient age was 70 (IQR:55-78), and 56% were male. 48% of drug kardexes were deemed legible. A higher proportion were deemed legible on medical wards compared to surgical wards (68% vs 19% p<0.05). Upper case was used in 13% of kardexes, with similar proportions on medical and surgical wards. Conclusion Poor legibility of drug kardexes may increase risk of medication errors and adverse drug reactions. We plan to commence targeted prescribing education sessions to highlight the current deficiencies and improve current practice. Changes to kardex layout may also aid legibility. Long term planning for electronic prescribing would also help resolve issues in this area.
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Didwania, Aashish, William C. McGaghie, Elaine R. Cohen, John Butter, Jeffrey H. Barsuk, Leonard D. Wade, Rozanna Chester, and Diane B. Wayne. "Progress Toward Improving the Quality of Cardiac Arrest Medical Team Responses at an Academic Teaching Hospital." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 3, no. 2 (June 1, 2011): 211–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-10-00144.1.
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Abstract Background Internal medicine (IM) residents who undergo simulation-based advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) training are significantly more likely to manage actual events according to American Heart Association (AHA) standards than nontrained residents. How long ACLS skills are retained is unknown. Methods We conducted a retrospective case-control study of ACLS responses from January to June 2008 and reviewed medical records to assess adherence to AHA standards. Cases and controls are team responses to ACLS events divided into those directed by postgraduate year 2 (PGY-2) IM resident leaders versus those managed by PGY-3 IM resident leaders. Residents in 2008 completed an educational program featuring deliberate practice in ACLS using a human patient simulator during their second year. Medical records of ACLS events were reviewed to assess adherence to AHA guidelines. We evaluated the effects of simulation training on quality of ACLS care during the 2008 period and in comparison with historical 2004 data. Results In 2008, 1 year after simulation training, PGY-3 residents showed the same adherence to AHA standards (88% [SD, 17%]) as that of PGY-2 residents who were newly simulator trained (86% [SD, 18%]) (P = .77). Previously, in 2004, PGY-2 simulator-trained residents showed significantly higher adherence to AHA standards (68% [SD, 20%]) than nonsimulator-trained PGY-3 residents (44% [SD, 20%]) (P < .001). All resident groups in 2008 outperformed their 2004 peers. Conclusions Improved quality of ACLS care was maintained by 2008 PGY-3 simulator-trained residents 1 year after training, likely due to skill retention rather than increased clinical experience, as a prior cohort of PGY-3 residents did not perform as well as PGY-2 residents in actual ACLS care. Our results confirm prior work regarding the impact of simulation-based education to improve the quality of actual patient care.
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Bahdin Nur Tanjung. "Education Supervision in Increasing Competence Teachers in Curriculum 2013 (Study of Education Management Analysis)." Britain International of Linguistics Arts and Education (BIoLAE) Journal 2, no. 2 (July 3, 2020): 560–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.33258/biolae.v2i2.267.
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Administrators must be transferred to ensure quality learning. That is, that the success of the implementation of supervision is measured by increasing student learning achievement. Tenriningsih (2009) believes that there is a positive and significant direct relationship between master's performance and positive and significant achievement between student achievements through teaching administrators". This means that the higher the master's performance. The higher the student's learning achievement is then to produce the necessary teacher supervision effective for teaching. Supervision of education develops along with the development of management science. At the beginning of its development, supervision was carried out using an inspection approach. Supervisor comes to school and observes the teaching of the teacher. The focus of the supervisor's attention is to find teachers' mistakes based on work standards formulated in such a way by the education authority. The teacher carries out the task in accordance with standard operational procedures. Supervisors with teachers are two parties as subordinate superiors. Supervisors have a higher level of truth. The research method by the author uses the systematic method Literature Review (SLR), by gathering several sources of information from journals, books and other articles. To improve the source of reading that will be produced by the reader later. Then after the sources are collected, the new author can conclude what results have been obtained from this reading source.
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Casey, Mavourneen G., Michael David, and Diann Eley. "Diversity and consistency: a case study of regionalised clinical placements for medical students." Australian Health Review 39, no. 1 (2015): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah14033.
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Objective A major challenge for medical schools is the provision of clinical skills training for increasing student numbers. This case study describes the expansion of the clinical school network at The University of Queensland (UQ). The purpose of the study was to investigate consistency in medical education standards across a regional clinical teaching network, as measured by academic performance. Methods A retrospective analysis of academic records for UQ medical students (n = 1514) completing clinical rotations (2009–2012) was performed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for comparisons between clinical school cohorts and linear mixed-effects modelling (LEM) to assess predictors of academic performance. Results In all, 13 036 individual clinical rotations were completed between 2009 and 2012. ANCOVA found no significant differences in rotation grades between the clinical schools except that Rural Clinical School (RCS) cohorts achieved marginally higher results than non-RCSs in the general practice rotation (5.22 vs 5.10–5.18; P = 0.03) and on the final clinical examination (objective structured clinical examination; 5.27 vs 5.01–5.09; P < 0.01). LEM indicated that the strongest predictor of academic performance on clinical rotations was academic performance in the preclinical years of medical school (β = 0.38; 95% confidence interval 0.35–0.41; P < 0.001). Conclusions The decentralised UQ clinical schools deliver a consistent standard of clinical training for medical students in all core clinical rotations across a range of urban, regional and rural clinical settings. Further research is required to monitor the costs versus benefits of regionalised clinical schools for students, local communities and regional healthcare services. What is known about the topic? To help meet the demand of increasing numbers of students, Australian medical schools locate clinical training outside the traditional tertiary hospitals. However the viability of maintaining teaching standards across regional and rural locations is uncertain. What does this paper add? Maintaining teaching standards outside established urban teaching hospitals and across a diverse range of urban, regional and rural clinical settings is viable. What are the implications for practitioners? Decentralised clinical teaching networks provide consistent quality of clinical placements while diversifying exposure to different patient populations and clinical environments. These important outcomes may not only alleviate the strain on clinical teaching resources, but also help address the maldistribution of doctors in Australia.
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Sarrico, Cláudia S., and Margarida M. Pinheiro. "The characteristics of Portuguese management academics and their fit with teaching accreditation standards." Management Decision 53, no. 3 (April 20, 2015): 533–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/md-10-2013-0524.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the debate on the quality and accreditation of management education by examining the fit between the characteristics of current management academics in Portugal and recognised accreditation standards. For purposes of comparison, the authors use both general Portuguese teaching accreditation standards and specific international standards for management education. Design/methodology/approach – The authors analyse indicators of staff career positioning, tenure status, full time vs part-time, age, degree qualifications, field of training, level of academic inbreeding, internationalisation, research activity, professional activity, and the number of hours taught per week. The authors also examine the relationship between them, in light of accreditation standards, for all academic staff teaching in management degrees submitted for compulsory accreditation by the Portuguese accreditation agency. Findings – The reality found in this study shows gaps between the actual attributes of management academics and what can be considered appropriate attributes, according to the general consensus found in the literature and which is duly mirrored in common “qualified faculties” accreditation standards by Portuguese and international standards (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). Research limitations/implications – The findings relate to the Portuguese situation and the analysis developed should be extended to other contexts. Also, while the data, which were collected through a census, has a wide national scope, it only covers one academic year. Practical implications – This work has policy setting implications for degree accreditation and for developing capacity during the transitional periods when universities implement the mandatory minimum standards. It can also help universities to benchmark themselves against their peers as a diagnostic tool for elaborating improvement plans. Social implications – The massification of higher education has led to legitimate concerns about the quality of the services provided, and consequently accreditation procedures were devised to restore trust. However, policy makers must be aware of the impacts of their actions, namely the effects of degree accreditation, as their goals need to be achieved with the minimum negative impact on academic work. Originality/value – The authors work sheds light on the characteristics of those who teach management and how they align with the current accreditation policies that affect academia globally and, in the process, presents empirical evidence from Portugal, which is at a relatively early stage in the accreditation process.
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Elfaki, Alfatih Alamin, Khedir Sidieq Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed Hamato, and Ahmed Idries Abdo. "A Proposed Framework for Applying the National Standards of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Sudan from the Teaching Staff’s Perspective - Faculties of Business Administration." Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education 10, no. 30 (August 7, 2017): 3–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v10i30.1188.
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This study aimed to clarify the importance of having national standards and their role in achieving quality, as well as establishing a framework for the actual application of national standards in quality assurance so as to achieve quality in higher education institutions. The researchers followed a descriptive analytical method to achieve the objectives of the study and developed a questionnaire covering primary and secondary variables that have a role in the design of specific models to help in applying the national standards by the Sudanese universities. The questionnaire included one dependent variable; the effective application of national standards of quality assurance in higher education institutions, and the four main variables (independent) are: the national standards of quality assurance in higher education in Sudan, the standard of quality assurance, the standard of teaching and learning and the standard of scientific research and publication. The study revealed a number of conclusions: there were statistically significant differences in the extent of familiarity with the national quality assurance standards in Sudan according to the academic rank of the faculty members; there were also significant differences in the extent of compliance with the national quality assurance standards in Sudan according to the academic rank of the faculty members; there was full agreement between the national standards for quality assurance in Sudan and the international standards for quality assurance; and there were statistically significant differences in that the absence of specific models would have a negative impact on effective application of national standards of quality assurance in higher education in Sudan, according to the academic rank of the faculty members.
Keywords: Quality, The program, Standards, University, Total quality management.
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Lazzerini, Marzia, Humphrey Wanzira, Peter Lochoro, Amos Ndunguste, Jerry Ictho, Ambrose Katungi, Ilaria Mariani, and Giovanni Putoto. "Quality of healthcare for children with severe acute malnutrition in a refugee setting: cross-sectional study in West Nile Region, Uganda." BMJ Open 10, no. 6 (June 2020): e034738. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034738.
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Objectives5.0 million annual deaths in low-income and middle-income countries are due to poor quality of care (QOC). We evaluated the QOC provided to malnourished children in West Nile Region in Uganda.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingWest Nile Region, an area hosting over one million refugees.ParticipantsAmong 148 facilities providing nutritional services, 30 randomly selected facilities (20%) and the records of 1467 children with severe acute malnutrition (100% of those attending the 30 facilities during last year) were assessed.OutcomesThe national Nutrition Service Delivery Assessment (NSDA) tool was used to assess capacity areas related to QOC. Case management, data quality and health outcomes were assessed from official health records. Multivariate analysis was performed to explore factors significantly associated with better cure rates.ResultsOf 305 NSDA scores allocated to 30 participating centres, 201 (65.9%) were ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. However, 20 (66.7%) facilities had ‘poor’ ‘quality improvement mechanisms’ and 13 (43.3%) had ‘poor’ ‘human resources’. Overall data quality in official records was poor, while recorded quality of case management was overall fair. Average cure rate was significantly lower than international Sphere standards (50.4% vs 75% p<0.001) with a higher default rate (23.2% vs 15% p<0.001). Large heterogeneity among facilities was detected for all indicators. Refugee-hosting and non-refugee-hosting facilities had a similar cure rate (47.1% vs 52.1%) though transfer rates were higher for those hosting refugees (21.5% vs 1.9%, p<0.001) despite better ‘equipment and supplies’. ‘Good/excellent’ ‘equipment’ and ‘store management’ were significantly associated with better cure rates in outpatient therapeutic centres (+55.9, p<0.001; +65.4, p=0.041, respectively) in multivariate analysis.ConclusionsThough most NSDA capacity areas were rated good or excellent, health outcomes of malnourished children in West Nile Region, both in refugee-hosting and non-refugee-hosting facilities, are significantly below international standards. Effective and sustainable approaches to improve malnourished child health outcomes are needed.
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Chiu, Connie G., Danielle M. Hari, Anna M. Leung, Jeong-Lim Yoon, Myung-Shin Sim, and Anton J. Bilchik. "Are Community Hospitals Meeting the Same Standards as Academic Hospitals for the Multimodal Management of Rectal Cancer?" American Surgeon 78, no. 10 (October 2012): 1172–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000313481207801035.
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Although multimodal treatment (surgery, chemotherapy ± radiation) has improved survival in patients with rectal cancer, there are inconsistent treatment patterns in hospitals in the United States. The objective of the study was to evaluate whether treatment paradigms have changed for patients with Stage II and III rectal cancer in community hospitals compared with academic research hospitals, i.e., teaching or comprehensive hospitals engaged in research. The National Cancer Database was queried to identify all patients diagnosed with Stage II or III rectal adenocarcinoma between 2000 and 2008. The first course of treatment and patient clinicodemographic factors were evaluated. Of 70,409 patients in the study cohort, 7,235 (62.9%) at community hospitals, 24,465 (66.9%) at comprehensive hospitals, and 14,868 (66.6%) at teaching hospitals received multimodal therapy. Community hospitals were more likely to treat individuals who were older, white, and with lower income compared with the other facility types. Teaching hospitals treated a higher proportion of uninsured patients. Despite differences in patient demographics, community hospitals have increased the use of multimodal treatment for rectal cancer but continue to remain below academic research hospital standards.
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Latief, Suryawahyuni, Santi Hendrayani, and Samsuddin Samsuddin. "Teachers Teaching Management During Belajar dari Rumah (BDR) Policy In Higher Education: A Piece of Teacher Sharing Ways." International Journal on Advanced Science, Education, and Religion 4, no. 1 (March 12, 2021): 9–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.33648/ijoaser.v4i1.89.
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Teaching is an educator activity in the learning process, which aims to develop the potential that students have in the form of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Since the Covid 19 pandemic, the government has issued a policy of "Belajar Dari Rumah" (BDR) as an effort to overcome the spread of the virus. Teaching in accordance with BDR policy makes educators at private universities in Jambi city who do not have a Learning Management System (LMS) conduct teaching management in accordance with their expertise and knowledge. This study aims to describe the experience of educators in universities who do not have LMS in managing teaching during the Covid 19 pandemic so that learning can run according to learning objectives using a qualitative descriptive approach, involving ten educators with different scientific fields and courses. This research uses a qualitative research method involving ten educators from private universities in Jambi who do not have LMS. Data have collected through observations, interviews, and documents. The data collected have analyzed through the stages of reducing data, displaying data, and drawing conclusions in accordance with research objectives. The data analyzed is using the technique validity of data through data triangulation. The study found that the management of educator teaching in private universities in Jambi city who do not have LMS is implemented BDR policies during the pandemic period following the established implementation rules without leaving the meaning of learning and learning process standards that have set out in government regulations through the stage of teaching management.
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Lau, Kwok Hung, Tri Khai Lam, Booi Hon Kam, Mathews Nkhoma, and Joan Richardson. "Benchmarking higher education programs through alignment analysis based on the revised Bloom’s taxonomy." Benchmarking: An International Journal 25, no. 8 (November 29, 2018): 2828–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-10-2017-0286.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a scalable quantitative approach to evaluate alignment within and between courses and programs in higher education for benchmarking purpose. Design/methodology/approach The revised Bloom’s taxonomy, which combines a cognitive process dimension and a knowledge dimension, is used as a basis for categorizing national standards, program and course learning outcomes (CLOs) and assessment methods. Alignments between programs and national standards, programs and courses and assessment tasks and courses are then measured using a series of Cohen’s κ statistics. Two undergraduate business programs offered at an Australian university were used as examples to demonstrate the proposed method as an alignment evaluation tool. Findings The findings reveal that the two sample programs are better aligned with national standards than with their respective constituent courses. The degree of alignment between CLOs and assessment methods varies from course to course within the programs. This might be related to the lack of clarity of some learning outcome statements and the complexity of certain assessment methods. Research limitations/implications This study lends insight into the use of an alignment mapping for benchmarking academic programs in higher education. To serve mainly as an illustration of the proposed approach, the case study is limited to two undergraduate business programs offered at the same university. Practical implications Universities can use the proposed approach to benchmark their academic programs against the national standards and similar programs offered by other competing educational institutions. The alignment indices can also serve as yardsticks to continuously improve the consistencies within and among academic programs to ensure quality. Originality/value The proposed method offers a consistent basis to compare the degrees of alignment of different higher education programs with national standards and their respective constituent courses, hence enabling benchmarking for continuous improvement. It also reveals how the alignment between different parameters in teaching and learning can be improved, thereby facilitating incremental learning and enhancing student performance.
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Ujang, Yusak, M. Syukri, and Sukmawati Sukmawati. "Management of Filial School Development (Case Study on Management Standards on Singkawang 11 State Junior High School)." JETL (Journal Of Education, Teaching and Learning) 3, no. 1 (March 15, 2018): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.26737/jetl.v3i1.742.
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<p>The filial school is one of the model of school development where learners study and learn various skills as the basic capital to continue to higher education level. The responsibility of the school's management is fully filial by the parent school in accordance with the quality standards of education services. This research aims to reveal the management of philial school development on the standard of management at Singkawang 11 State Junior High School (SMP Negeri 11 Singkawang ) with the focus of: 1) development planning of filial school in management standard, 2) organizing the development of filial school in management standard, 3) implementation of filial school development on management standard, 4) supervision of filial school development on management standards, 5) constraints faced in the development of filial schools on management standards, and 6) efforts undertaken in the development of filial schools on management standards. The research method used descriptive research with qualitative approach. Data collected by in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation and analyzed by data reduction, data presentation, conclusion or verification. Testing of data reliability is done by extending the observation period, and triangulation and member checking. The results of the study conclude: 1) Filial School Development Planning in Management Standards, has been done by Singkawang 11 State Junior High School by making the vision and mission is implied that support the implementation of philial school development and has been socialized and arranged based on consultation with certain teachers by considering the needs of the school as a basis making, 2) organizing the development of filial schools on the standard of management, that the head of Singkawang 11 State Junior High School has arranged the organizational structure in connection with the division of main tasks and functions of the teacher and socialized. 3) Implementing the development of filial schools on the standard of management that Singkawang 11 State Junior High School refers to document I which includes all aspects of school management including philial schools covering curriculum aspects, student aspects, educator aspect and educational staff, aspects of facilities and infrastructure, finance and financing , school culture and school areas, school committees and partnerships, and school management information systems, 4) supervision of filial school development on process standards, that Singkawang 11 State Junior High School has conducted School Self Evaluation (EDS) conducted annually as a basis for preparation of the Plan School Work (RKS) and principals have conducted classroom supervision activities on teachers. For managerial supervision of the eight national standards of education by school supervisors has been undertaken but not scheduled, 5) The barriers faced in the development of filial schools in management standards consist of internal (internal) and external (external) barriers. obstacles from within include the limitations of learning facilities and infrastructure of students in the form of limited learning buildings, laboratories, libraries, canteen, prayer room, learning books and desks and student learning seats. External obstacles in the form of poor, perforated, and muddy access roads make it difficult for teachers to carry out teaching duties at the filial schools. 6) The efforts made in the development of filial schools in the management standards include the proposal for the rehabilitation of the 2017 study by the principal to the education and cultural offices of Singkawang city, the cooperation of the principal of Singkawang 11 State Junior High School with Singkawang 3 State Junior High School in a grant program of learning facilities in the form of help desk and desk study as well as reference books for studying students in filial schools. </p>
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Al-Amri, Amal Said, Priya Mathew, Yong Zulina Zubairi, and Rohana Jani. "Optimal Standards to Measure the Quality of Higher Education Institutions in Oman: Stakeholders’ Perception." SAGE Open 10, no. 3 (July 2020): 215824402094744. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244020947440.
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Higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly being held accountable for maintaining quality in their activities by governments, industry, students, and the community as a whole. Accreditation agencies formulate assessment criteria covering the entire range of HEI activities so that the quality of HEI activities can be measured. However, as the perceptions of stakeholders varies of what makes a good HEI, it is crucial to investigate their opinions about the standards set by these agencies. This study uses focus group discussions involving Omani HEI stakeholders, including students, HEI staff, and employers, to gain insights into their perceptions on the most significant standards set by Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) in measuring the quality of HEIs. It was found that stakeholders’ views of the key standards that measure HEI quality varies. Students were in favor of the standards related to the quality of teaching and learning. Students also show a good level of awareness about employers’ priorities. Employers were more concerned about the research skills of graduates and their industry and community involvement. There was also some agreement between staff and employers on the importance of governance and management. This study provides HEIs, OAAA, and partner universities insights into stakeholder priorities and concerns.
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Piskun, R. P., N. M. Hrynchak, V. M. Shkarupa, O. V. Sprut, and T. B. Vasenko. "Special aspects of teaching medical genetics to future doctors." Faktori eksperimental'noi evolucii organizmiv 28 (August 31, 2021): 161–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/feeo.v28.1394.
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Aim. Improving educational process in teaching Medical Genetics as part of the Medical Biology in order to improve the quality of professional training of future doctors. Methods. Study of methodological developments and analysis of work programs of biological disciplines of various medical universities, as well as development of methods for optimizing an educational process. Results. Due to constantly growing requirements for the quality of education and training of highly qualified specialists in the modern settings, it is important to actively search for new methods and forms of training that would help bring students' training to international standards as close as possible. Scientific progress requires a significant improvement in the forms of teaching, development of complex training programs, presentation of a large amount of information for uptake at a higher, qualitatively new level. Preparing future doctors, teachers of the Medical Biology Department apply all the necessary activities that not only help to get fundamental general biological training, but to master the skills necessary for practical and research work. Conclusions. Broad involvement of modern methods of teaching in a pedagogical process in higher education, such as interactive methods, is a significant step towards qualitative changes in education, in particular, obtaining better results of the educational process and professional training of students.
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Nilamsari, Wenny Putri, Muhammad Fajar Rizqi, Natasya Olga Regina, Prastuti Asta Wulaningrum, and Umi Fatmawati. "Adverse drug reaction and its management in tuberculosis patients with multidrug resistance: a retrospective study." Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology 32, no. 4 (June 25, 2021): 783–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0447.
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Abstract Objectives This study was conducted to assess adverse drug reactions and their management in MDR-TB patients. Indonesia is the fifth highest country with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) high burden around the world. The number of MDR-TB patients in Indonesia is increasing every year, but the data regarding ADRs are still limited. Therefore, more data on their characteristics and their management is very valuable for clinicians and pharmacists. Methods The study is a descriptive study, using retrospective data of MDR-TB patients who completed therapy from January 1st, 2015 to December 31st, 2015 at the Tuberculosis Outpatient unit at the Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital Indonesia. Each adverse effect was judged with standards of the clinic and was documented in patients’ medical records. Results There were 40 patients included in this study. During therapy, 70% of patients developed at least one adverse drug reaction. The five most prevalent adverse effects found in this study were hyperuricemia (52.5%) followed by gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances (40%), ototoxicity (37.5%), hypokalemia (27.5%), and athralgia (12.5%). Managements that were undertaken to overcome the adverse drug reactions were adding symptomatic drugs and/or modifying the treatment regimen. Conclusions Because of the small samples we cannot attain a general conclusion. However, the result of this study is very imperative as this data gives us insight regarding adverse effects in MDR-TB patients in Indonesia.
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Xhafaj, Jorida, Visar Hoxha, and Qendresa Beka. "The legal governance of online learning and the higher education institutions approach in the developing country." Journal of Governance and Regulation 11, no. 1, special issue (2022): 223–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/jgrv11i1siart3.
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The purpose of the study is to examine the legal framework governing online learning in higher education in Kosovo and harmonization with accreditation standards, professional licensing bodies, and copyrights laws (Frydenberg, 2002; Davis, Dowd, Poulin, & Silverman, 2020) and evaluate the transformation process from in-campus classes to online classes from the technical perspective within five higher education institutions (HEI) in Kosovo such as faculty support, redesign of learning outcomes, and assessment strategies (Martin, Polly, Jokiaho, & May, 2017; Coates & Lennon, 2014; Johnson, Veletsianos, & Seaman, 2020). The present study uses qualitative research methodology. The qualitative research method analyzes laws, standards, and other by-laws in Kosovo to examine the legal clauses governing the delivery of online teaching in Kosovo. The study analyzes the Kosovo Law on Higher Education, Accreditation Directive, accreditation manual and standards, and strategic documents of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo. Further, the present study uses discussions and interviews with the homogenous purposive sample of stakeholders within five HEIs in Kosovo. The present study finds that the actual legal framework in Kosovo lacks clarity and standardization and offers liberty for self-governance and independence to universities to decide on online education. Also, results show that Kosovo universities are at the outset of transformative processes towards online education such as faculty support, the adaption of didactics, course redesign, and the adaptation of assessment policy. So, the present study paves the way for better regulation of online learning within the Law on Higher Education and various administrative directives governing the accreditation of HEI and their study programs and modes of delivery. The present paper represents the first qualitative study of legal and institutional governance of online learning in Kosovo.
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Bucea-Manea-Țoniș, Rocsana, Luciela Vasile, Rareș Stănescu, and Alina Moanță. "Creating IoT-Enriched Learner-Centered Environments in Sports Science Higher Education during the Pandemic." Sustainability 14, no. 7 (April 6, 2022): 4339. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14074339.
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In the pandemic context, creating IoT-enriched learner-centered environments was not only a tendency but a requirement for sustainable teaching and learning in universities with sports science programs for theoretical classes and practical activities. Our study aims to assess both the extent to which the sports science academic environment has been prepared for online teaching and the key features of dedicated e-learning teaching and training in sports science to provide the highest-quality educational services in pandemic conditions. An online survey was administered to academic staff in the field of sports science from two Romanian universities. The results of the study reveal that online teaching has been associated with major changes in terms of methods and methodology, but also with a new dynamic of external and internal factors regarding teachers and their relationship with students. At the same time, it depends on a solid specific infrastructure and IoT facilities (MOOCs, VR/AR, mobile devices). As a mirror of the student-centered approach, universities in the field of sports science have experienced the same concerns about the outcomes of the educational process. In this regard, universities can become sustainable if they positively integrate e-learning into their teaching system and consolidate their quality standards from an e-learning perspective.
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Ahmed, Umair, Waheed Ali Umrani, and Ajay A. Chauhan. "otivation and Retention of Teachers in a Family Business in Education A Case Study from South Asia." International Journal of Family Business Practices 1, no. 2 (May 15, 2019): 160. http://dx.doi.org/10.33021/ijfbp.v1i2.643.
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<p>The case describes the professionalization, especially, the motivation and the commitment issues faced by Pioneers` School & College, a private family-run business in an emerging Asian economy of Pakistan. The case sheds light on the initiatives taken by the School’s Principal in this regard which resulted in the development of a unique teacher training program named, Teacher Nurturing Program (TNP). At the core, the case focused on the training and development aspect of human resource management to motivate and retain the good teachers and improve quality of teaching standards. The case provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon the need for schools like Pioneers` to competitively act and introduce employee training and learning programs to maintain teachers’ motivation and commitment issues as well as to improve the school image through higher quality standards.</p>
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Santos, Isabel M., and Graciete Dias. "A comprehensive internal quality assurance system at University of Minho." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 34, no. 2 (February 6, 2017): 278–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-04-2015-0063.
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Purpose The European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) for quality assurance (QA) adopted at the Bergen Ministerial Meeting in 2005 in the scope of the Bologna process call upon higher education institutions to take up a systematic approach to internal QA. Standard 1.1 of the ESG establishes that institutions should have a policy and associated procedures for the assurance of the quality and standards of their programmes and awards. University of Minho (UMinho) has a longstanding experience on innovative methods for the coordination and management of the teaching and learning processes, including, since 1991, systematic mechanisms for the evaluation of teaching. However, to fulfil the new demands raised by the ESG UMinho felt the need to define a formal institutional quality policy, building upon the existing procedures and mechanisms in order to set up a comprehensive internal QA system (SIGAQ-UM) fully compatible with the ESG. The purpose of this paper is to present the distinctive features of SIGAQ-UM, the procedures involved in its certification by Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), as well as on the perceived impact on the university’s activities, including some comments on the difficulties to develop and consolidate a quality culture embedded in all the academic community. Design/methodology/approach Case study approach. Findings SIGAQ-UM is a fully operational comprehensive internal QA system certified by the Portuguese Agency A3ES in January 2013, with considerable impact on the university’s operation. Originality/value Disclosure of best practices on QA in higher education.
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Dassah, Damanko, and Peter Yelletuo. "IMPACT OF NATIONAL TEACHERS’ STANDARDS ON QUALITY AND EFFECTIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY." African Journal of Education and Practice 8, no. 4 (July 19, 2022): 47–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ajep.1575.
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Purpose: The study focused on the impact of the National Teachers’ Standards on quality and effective education delivery.
Methodology: The study adopted a mixed methods approach. In all, 20 tutors and 500 students were selected from 10 Colleges of Education in the Northern part of Ghana using purposive and quota sampling procedures. Data were collected using questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide. Quantitative data were analysed using mean and standard deviation while the qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Findings: The results showed that the student-teachers explained concepts clearly using examples familiar to learners, employed a variety of instructional strategies that encourages learner participation and critical thinking and paid attention to all learners, especially girls and students with Special Educational Needs, created a safe, encouraging learning environment and used appropriate disciplinary methods in the classroom. From the results, it was concluded that that the student-teachers were positively impacted by the National Teachers’ Standards in their teaching practices.
Unique Contributions to Theory, Practice and Policy: Tutors in Colleges of Education increase their training of student-teachers in terms of keeping of records about learners since this found to be an area that needed improvement. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission together with the National Teachers’ Council should encourage and ensure that Colleges of Education are implementing the National Teachers’ Standards effectively to better prepare student-teachers. Future researchers can adopt the Reform Theory of Action as used in the current study and use the findings of the current study as support for the theory.
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Chauhan, Ajay A. "Motivation and Retention of Teachers in a Family Business in Education A Case Study from South Asia." International Journal of Family Business Practices 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2018): 160. http://dx.doi.org/10.33021/ijfbp.v1i2.699.
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<p>The case describes the professionalization, especially, the motivation and the commitment issues faced by Pioneers` School & College, a private family-run business in an emerging Asian economy of Pakistan. The case sheds light on the initiatives taken by the School’s Principal in this regard which resulted in the development of a unique teacher training program named, Teacher<br />Nurturing Program (TNP). At the core, the case focused on the training and development aspect of human resource management to motivate and retain the good teachers and improve quality of teaching standards. The case provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon the need for schools like Pioneers` to competitively act and introduce employee training and learning programs<br />to maintain teachers’ motivation and commitment issues as well as to improve the school image through higher quality standards.</p>
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Ahmed, Umair, Waheed Ali Umrani, and Ajay A. Chauhan. "Motivation and Retention of Teachers in a Family Business in Education A Case Study from South Asia." International Journal of Family Business Practices 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2018): 160. http://dx.doi.org/10.33021/ijfbp.v1i2.700.
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<p>The case describes the professionalization, especially, the motivation and the commitment issues faced by Pioneers` School & College, a private family-run business in an emerging Asian economy of Pakistan. The case sheds light on the initiatives taken by the School’s Principal in this regard which resulted in the development of a unique teacher training program named, Teacher<br />Nurturing Program (TNP). At the core, the case focused on the training and development aspect of human resource management to motivate and retain the good teachers and improve quality of teaching standards. The case provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon the need for schools like Pioneers` to competitively act and introduce employee training and learning programs<br />to maintain teachers’ motivation and commitment issues as well as to improve the school image through higher quality standards.</p>
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Basantes-Andrade, Andrea, Sonia Casillas-Martín, Marcos Cabezas-González, Miguel Naranjo-Toro, and Frank Guerra-Reyes. "Standards of Teacher Digital Competence in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review." Sustainability 14, no. 21 (October 27, 2022): 13983. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142113983.
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In a society marked by continuous technological changes in favor of education, digital competence is an unavoidable feature in the professional profile of the university teaching staff. This systematic literature review aims at answering the following questions: what basic standards are established by the literature for teacher training in digital competence to strengthen their work inside and outside the classroom? What models or frameworks do they use as references? What are university professors’ training needs? What contributions have been made in this line of study and what technologies are recommended for teacher training in digital competence? Based on the four phases of the PRISMA flowchart: identification, selection, eligibility, and inclusion, the articles indexed in the Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases, both in English and Spanish, and published in 2015 until the end of May 2022, were analyzed. The initial search resulted in a total of 187 potentially useful articles, 26 of which met the inclusion and quality criteria. The authors of the selected papers concur in identifying the dimensions of competence and, subsequently, in establishing the standards, direction, and focus of training.
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Dr. Syed Zubair Haider, Dr. Uzma Munawar, and Dr. Rafaquat Ali. "Introduction and Validation of Ethics Practices Scale (EPS) and its Application in Pakistani Higher Education." sjesr 3, no. 2 (June 25, 2020): 121–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.36902/sjesr-vol3-iss2-2020(121-131).
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The ethics among educators determine the educative standards of the institution. To clarify the present state, this paper attempted to gain a better understanding of the ethics practices of university faculty in Pakistan. This question was explored in this study by collecting data from 1200 Pakistani Higher Education students through questionnaires, administered at four public sector universities of Pakistan. Multiple analyses, CFA, EFA, correlation, and paired sample t-test were calculated to measure perspectives. Four factors, teachers-students relationship (TSR), teachers conduct towards the community (TCC), teachers and teaching profession (TTP), and teachers’ relation to colleagues and management (TCM) emerged as a result of EFA and CFA. The findings showed that the scale is a valid and reliable tool that can be used in Pakistani Higher Education. The study also highlights the need of giving specific attention to maintaining high standards of moral principles not only in higher education institutions (HEIs) but also in the society as well as a code of professional ethics that should also be made available to the faculty of HEIs to abide by them.
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Mô Dang, Van, Patrice François, Pierre Batailler, Arnaud Seigneurin, Jean-Philippe Vittoz, Elodie Sellier, and José Labarère. "Medical record-keeping and patient perception of hospital care quality." International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance 27, no. 6 (July 8, 2014): 531–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-06-2013-0072.
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Purpose – Medical record represents the main information support used by healthcare providers. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether patient perception of hospital care quality related to compliance with medical-record keeping. Design/methodology/approach – The authors merged the original data collected as part of a nationwide audit of medical records with overall and subscale perception scores (range 0-100, with higher scores denoting better rating) computed for 191 respondents to a cross-sectional survey of patients discharged from a university hospital. Findings – The median overall patient perception score was 77 (25th-75th percentiles, 68-87) and differed according to the presence of discharge summary completed within eight days of discharge (81 v. 75, p=0.03 after adjusting for baseline patient and hospital stay characteristics). No independent associations were found between patient perception scores and the documentation of pain assessment and nutritional disorder screening. Yet, medical record-keeping quality was independently associated with higher patient perception scores for the nurses’ interpersonal and technical skills component. Research limitations/implications – First, this was a single-center study conducted in a large full-teaching hospital and the findings may not apply to other facilities. Second, the analysis might be underpowered to detect small but clinically significant differences in patient perception scores according to compliance with recording standards. Third, the authors could not investigate whether electronic medical record contributed to better compliance with recording standards and eventually higher patient perception scores. Practical implications – Because of the potential consequences of poor recording for patient safety, further efforts are warranted to improve the accuracy and completeness of documentation in medical records. Originality/value – A modest relationship exists between the quality of medical-record keeping and patient perception of hospital care.
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Watson, George, Jia Liang, and James Sottile. "Implementing a Large-Scale Curriculum: Educators’ Self–Assessments and Beliefs." Journal of School Administration Research and Development 5, no. 2 (December 4, 2020): 52–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.32674/jsard.v5i2.2470.
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This study focused on educators’ beliefs about implementing a large-scale curriculum called Common Core State Standards (CCSS), or as they are identified in one state, College- and Career- Readiness Standards. Building–level educators in the state of West Virginia were surveyed using a modified Stages of Concern instrument that measures attitudes toward an innovation at a given point in its implementation (Hall et al, 1977). The research questions for the study were: (1) What is the comfort level of educators with new curriculum standards four years after adoption? and (2) What are the relationships among gender, grade level taught, the highest degree earned, and age on educators’ comfort level and concern toward a new curriculum set of standards? For research question one, the data showed that mathematics and English language arts teachers held a high awareness of the standards and were not overly concerned about the standards regarding time management. For research question two, simple regression results revealed significant relations between five of the seven stages of concern and some demographic variables: awareness with grade level taught and gender, informational with the highest degree obtained, personal with age, management with grade level taught, and collaboration with age. In general, educators who had more years of teaching, higher educational credentials, and were older were more likely to know where and how to obtain additional resources as well as get assistance, possibly as a result of their experiences and sociocultural capital gained over the years on the job. Administrators’ views were in alignment with teachers regarding their awareness of the standards and time management, and administrators were slightly more concerned with the consequences of the new standards and with teacher collaboration.
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Zergane, Layla. "A Proposed Training Program for The Instructors in Light of Their Training Needs and Standards of Performance Learning Quality in Higher Education At The University of Setif 1-2 Algeria." Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education 9, no. 3 (June 7, 2016): 3–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v9i3.1005.
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Abstract: This study aimed to formulate a training program for instructors in light of standards total quality in higher education. To achieve this goal, the researcher has followed several steps: first preparing a list of quality standards for teachers performance, then specifying another one for training needs whereby these standards, finally formulating training program. To acquire this purpose she adopted descriptive method and used a set of tools, One of the most important was building scale of six area as teachers standards quality as follow: standard of effective teaching strategies, evaluation , using pedagogical and technological means, effective communication with students, research scientific activities , management and leadership practices. The scale consisted of two parts. The first one particularly of personal data , the second belong to the above area to know the degree of the training requirement of them. After making sure of its validity and reliability, it was submitted to the jury and calculated the coefficient alpha Cronbach those reached (0.80) and (0.97). The researcher applied the scale on a random sample of teachers which amounted of (150) ones of the three departments (legal sciences, economic and science management, literature and Social Sciences) at the University of Sétif 1-2. To trait the data and analyze the responses sample study the researcher used the statistical program (spss) and calculated the frequencies, percentages, means, middle and standard deviation. Through statistical analysis results of the study we found that: there were needs training for teachers in all fields according to quality standards ,After that arranging them like this :1-the area of scientific research activities of 9 needs / 2 - effective teaching with 8 needs / 3 - / communication with 8 needs / 4 - the use of TIQ 9-needs / 5 - the administrative and leadership practices by 16 needs / 6 – evaluation by 6 needs. than removing those did not represent a need.So, the researcher proposed a model for training program by its objectives, elements, time and events requirements. At the end this study set a list of proposals and recommendations including the need of Appling T.P by concerned authorities to ensure its effectiveness. In addition to that established centers for the development and training teachers according to the quality in higher education.
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Shams, S. M. Riad. "A Multi-Campus Approach of Mobility and Quality Assurance of Higher Education." International Journal of Technology and Educational Marketing 3, no. 2 (July 2013): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijtem.2013070103.
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The Central Queensland University (CQU), Australia operates multiple campuses, where the students of various campuses undertake the same programs, to the same standards, utilize the same teaching and learning materials that ensure the consistency and transparency across all campuses. A case study is undertaken to recognize how the CQU have been delivering quality higher education concurrently in their multiple campuses. In association with the Campus Group Holdings (CGH), CQU established C Management Services (CMS) in 1994. Underlying the CGH’s management expertise, CMS implement the University’s academic programs in the international campuses. More recently, CQU have acquired the CMS from their partner CGH, where CMS continue to implement academic programs in the international campuses. The findings outline the innovative effort of CQU, which appears as prolific to deliver quality higher education concurrently in multiple campuses, as CQU have earned and sustained five star ratings in various aspects of higher education.
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Uporov, Ivan Vladimirovich. "Standards and Scientific and Pedagogical Freedom in Universities: the Issue of Correlation within the Framework of a Unified Educational Process." Общество: социология, психология, педагогика, no. 8 (August 28, 2020): 78–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.24158/spp.2020.8.13.
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The present study considers the issues of improving an educational process in Russian universities in the context of Russia's participation in the Bologna sys-tem. The author also addresses the problem of in-troduction of educational and professional stand-ards and the development of democratic principles in the field of scientific and pedagogical activity. It is noted that Russia has noticeably reduced its activity in brining higher education into line with interna-tional standards. In many universities, students are taught mainly according to patterns formed by prac-tice and determined by federal state educational standards (FSES). The curricula and methodological materials also conform to the specified standards. This situation is largely due to excessive top-down approach in management of higher education in Russia and, as a consequence, there is no real com-petitive component among universities. There is also an insufficient stimulation of generation of both new knowledge and methods of transferring it to students. The present study provides proposals on improving the structure of the Federal State Edu-cational Standard as well as the procedure of com-piling educational and methodological literature, aimed at expanding the autonomy of higher educa-tional institutions. There are substantiated pro-posals on realization of creative potential of the teaching staff and increasing educational activity of students.
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Romanchuk, N. "MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCES AS A BASIS OF PROSPECTIVE ENGINEERS TRAINING IN HIGHER TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS." Zhytomyr Ivan Franko state university journal. Рedagogical sciences, no. 4(107) (December 30, 2021): 32–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.35433/pedagogy.4(107).2021.32-40.
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The article analyzes theoretical and methodological basics of formation of mathematical competences as a key condition of training prospective engineers in higher technical educational institutions. The study considers the problem of prospective engineers’ mathematical training implementation based on the competence approach aiming at future activity in industrial production field on the level of world standards. On the basis of the analysis of modern concepts essence, purpose, and management of prospective engineers’ training in higher technical educational establishments from the perspective of the competence approach realization are reconsidered. Mathematical education is considered as a basis for the training of technical specialists. Despite the fact that the issue of professional development of higher technical educational institutions students was given considerable attention in the research of the scientific community, the problem of forming their mathematical competences remained insufficiently covered and was not the subject of a dedicated special research. The aim of the article is to study the theoretical and methodological foundations of prospective engineers’ mathematical competences formation as a basis for their professional training. Theoretical research methods were used during research, namely: study and analysis of psychological-pedagogical, legal and special literature on the researched issue; analysis of state educational standards, programs, textbooks and teaching materials. The specifics of teaching mathematical disciplines in higher technical educational institutions are determined. The basic techniques and principles of realization of the competence approach in education are reviwed. The stages of prospective engineers’ professional competence formation are characterized. The article focuses on personal values of a prospective engineering specialist in the process of professional competence formation. Procedural, technological, logical, research and methodological components of mathematical competence of technical specialists are described. The article proves on the effectiveness of prospective engineers’ mathematical competences formation in order to train highly qualified specialists of technical field in higher technical educational institutions.
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Khan, Natalia, Aigul Syzdykbayeva, Fariza Kinzhibaeva, Gulmira Demesheva, and Oryngul Abilova. "Organization of teaching practice of future primary school teachers in the context of dual training system." International Journal of Educational Management 32, no. 5 (June 11, 2018): 942–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijem-07-2017-0183.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to bare the peculiarities and challenges of the dual training (DT) of the future primary school teachers in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The above-mentioned problem is quite urgent, as the system of VET and DT is a rather new experience for Kazakhstani system of higher education. Thereby, the paper makes an effort to demonstrate the forms of organization of DT at teachers’ training university.Design/methodology/approachThe instruments for gathering information (data) for this study were various primary school teachers’ training curricula adopted by Kazakh State Women’s Teacher Training University; in particular, curricula of teaching practice. Various types of teaching practice during the entire learning period are provided by the state educational standards of higher professional education. Therefore, the research utilized a retrospective analysis that allows identifying the nature and specifics of the primary school teachers’ training curricula.FindingsThe paper points out the necessity to strengthen practical orientation of future primary school teacher through the synthesis of academic and educational processes (in school). It also presents the differences between the organization of teaching practice based on traditional and dual approach.Originality/valueThe authors suggest project curriculum of continuous teaching practice during the entire learning process on the example of the specialty 5B010200 Pedagogy and methodology of primary education in the context of DT and some results of its implementation.
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Masaiti, Gift Masaiti, Kennedy Mwila, Cecilia Kulyambanino, and Tommie Njobvu. "Faculty productivity in Zambian higher education in the face of internationalization: Unpacking research, publication and citation at the University of Zambia." Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South 5, no. 1 (April 28, 2021): 66–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.36615/sotls.v5i1.180.
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This paper is based on a study that aimed at examining and interrogating the extent of faculty productivity in Zambia in terms of research, publication and citation with specific reference to the University of Zambia (UNZA). The paper invokes the Network Theory of Internationalisation of Higher Education founded by Johanson & Mattsson (1988).The research design used in this article is a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. The sample size total was 254, of which 244 were academic staff and 10 were key informants from management. Qualitative data was analysed according to emerging themes, while quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of this paper seem to suggest that faculties at UNZA were highly involved in research (applied and basic) at 75%, but with poor incidences of transforming research into publication and innovation. Only 38% of respondents published articles annually (increasing to 62% within two years) in local and international journals. While respondents who had published books in the last two years was as low as 19.5%. UNZA productivity output in terms of citation was relatively poor, below the expected standard of h-index and citation index of a flagship university which has a track record of more than 40 years of operation as a fully-fledged comprehensive university. Results primarily showed that the UNZA had an average h-index of 4.50 and a citation index of 156.87 which are significantly lower than the world averages of 17.50 and 971, respectively. The paper finally argues that, UNZA like most of the flagship and comprehensive universities in Africa, are quickly transforming from a teaching university into a research university based on the influence of the global North whose research agenda is central – at the expense of teaching. In order to improve on research productivity, this paper recommends that UNZA deliberately identify relevant industries, and global and regional partners to genuinely collaborate with as a way of leveraging resources and expertise. There is also a growing desire by universities in the global South to work closely together as way of improving their own productivity capacity in terms of research, publication, citation and redefine the concept of internationalization to fit the global South.
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Sokolova, Elmira. "Management of Professional Development of Scientific and Pedagogical Workers in the System of Higher Education." Modern Economics 25, no. 1 (February 23, 2021): 136–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.31521/modecon.v25(2021)-21.
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Annotation. Introduction. In the article the main trends in the professional development of scientific and pedagogical workers of Ukraine in 2019-2020 were analyzed. Approaches to defining the concept of “professional development” are based on updated legal documents and scientific sources. The system of professional management development is considered as a priority task of modern higher education, which provides a continuous process of improvement and acquisition of new professional and key competencies of research and teaching staff in order to comply with European standards of educational services quality. Purpose. The aim of the study is to identify features of dynamic changes in the system of professional development of research and teaching staff in 2019-2020, to clarify the factors and forecast further development based on the updated regulatory framework, the formation of general mechanisms for managing professional development. Results. The formed approaches to definition of a trajectory, a direction, planning, and system of the organization of professional development of scientific and pedagogical workers of higher education institutions reflect conformity to public inquiries and requirements. The obtained results contributed to the qualitative analysis of the system of professional development of scientific and pedagogical workers on the example of the Dnipro Academy of Continuingl Education. Conclusions. The article proposes ways to improve and diversify the management system of professional development of scientific and pedagogical workers of higher education institutions, namely the creation of a unit of professional development, development of regulations, implementation of systematic control and analytical activities, stimulation and motivation of scientific and pedagogical workers to professional growth. Trajectories, job responsibilities, interests and needs, specifications of personnel management development, application of strategic planning technology are displayed. Keywords: scientific and pedagogical employees; professional development; advanced training; internships; innovation management.
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Mazorodze, Alfred Hove, and Peter Mkhize. "Major Drivers to Innovation in Higher Education Institutions of Developing Countries." European Conference on Knowledge Management 23, no. 2 (August 25, 2022): 1356–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/eckm.23.2.461.
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In both developed and developing countries, innovation in higher education improves decision-making capabilities and contributes to institutional growth. Similarly, all higher education institutions naturally store and access knowledge in some manner and these institutions are expected to be at the cutting edge of such innovation. To this date, institutional recognition determines if a higher education institution meets or surpasses the minimum standards of quality education across the globe. Knowledge-sharing builds collective knowledge, retains knowledge and increases innovation capabilities. Higher education institutions in developing countries should be comparable to their counterparts in developed countries. The study therefore explores the key drivers to innovation in higher education institutions of developing countries using a survey strategy. The study collected different views from academics on the core drivers to innovation. An adequate sample of 240 participants was carefully chosen from 4 state universities in Zimbabwe, a developing country in Africa, with a 66.6% response rate. The research participants were actively involved in higher education functions of teaching, learning and research. After performing reliability tests on the data collection instruments, the researcher performed a descriptive analysis to measure the effect of the drivers towards the much needed innovation in higher education institutions. The empirical findings confirm that the most important driver for innovation in higher education institutions is Knowledge Management, followed by technological advances, competitive advantage and globalisation. It was established that technology is an enabler to higher education functions and is now embedded into teaching, learning and research. This educational transformation empowers academics with technical skills. The adoption of Knowledge Management practices supported by up-to-date technology will certainly improve the capabilities of these institutions. Because knowledge cannot be imitated by institutions to gain a competitive advantage, properly investing in Knowledge Management should certainly strengthen an institution into more competitiveness. The study therefore recommends the adoption of Knowledge Management practices for all higher education institutions in developing countries.
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Teona Mekhrishvili, Teona Mekhrishvili, and Anzor Kuratashvili Anzor Kuratashvili. "Economic-managerial Problems of Higher Education in Georgia." Economics 105, no. 1-2 (February 7, 2022): 134–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.36962/ecs105/1-2/2022-134.
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The study of economic-managerial problems of higher education has the special importance for the effective functioning and management of the society and the state because without researching mentioned problems it will be impossible to solve these problems. When thinking about finding the ways to rectify the situation, we encounter two major issues: financial and substantive. In order to improve the quality of higher education, along with increasing funding, it is important to know where and how increased funding will be spent. In my opinion, at least three conditions are required to increase quality: internationalization, standardization and hierarchization of education. Internationalization implies the need to integrate the Georgian higher education system into the international educational space. For this, the teaching process needs to be closer to the international standards. One of the important components of higher education reform is the hierarchization, division of areas according to the priority. This implies not only assessing the level of existing academic staff but also identification areas where a small developing country can offer a student international level education. The article offers recommendations about the ways to solve the economic-managerial problems of higher education. Keywords: Education, economic-managerial problems, state, efficient functioning, management.
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Gober, Joslyn, Michelle Seymour, Hongyu Miao, Daniel J. Curry, and Sruthi P. Thomas. "Management of severe spasticity with and without dystonia with intrathecal baclofen in the pediatric population: a cross-sectional study." World Journal of Pediatric Surgery 5, no. 3 (May 2022): e000407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/wjps-2021-000407.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the differences in delivery mode, daily dose, and catheter tip location in pediatric patients using intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pumps with spasticity plus dystonia versus spasticity alone.MethodsA single-center, cross-sectional study was performed by collecting retrospective data from electronic medical records. Demographic and diagnostic information was obtained, comparing patients with spasticity with or without dystonia. The data were analyzed for group differences using a two-tailed Student’s t-test. Categorical data were analyzed for group differences using Pearson’s χ2 test.ResultsA total of 137 patients met the criteria. The majority (114) had spasticity plus dystonia whereas only 23 were documented as spasticity alone. Simple continuous dosing was the most common delivery mode, but flex dosing was used more than twice as frequently with spasticity plus dystonia compared with spasticity alone (42% vs 17%). Patients with spasticity plus dystonia also had more rostral catheter tip locations.ConclusionsWhile it has been discussed anecdotally, this study confirms the supposition that patients with spasticity plus dystonia have increased dose requirements when compared with those with spasticity alone. Although there are no clear standards of care when managing these patients, they are often on higher daily dosages, are more likely to require flexed dosing method, and have higher catheter placements. Still, there are few studies that demonstrate improvements in dystonia with the use of ITB. In general, these patients would benefit from the development of universal standardizations as well as the confirmation that this is an appropriate treatment.
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Zgodavova, Kristina, Natasa Urbancikova, and Matus Kisela. "Enhancement of the Quality Assurance Model at the Slovak University: Case Study." Quality Innovation Prosperity 19, no. 2 (December 30, 2015): 01. http://dx.doi.org/10.12776/qip.v19i2.610.
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<div><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of the paper is to present an enhanced internal quality assurance model based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) principles, criteria for accreditation, and data management support in the web-based environment developed within the European Structural Fund (ESF) project.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Methodology/Approach:</strong> A literary survey and personal interviews with university representatives and ICT professionals have been conducted to evaluate and analyse the possibility of the enhanced internal quality assurance model implementation at the university. The SWOT analysis and TELOS framework feasibility study have been used to design the proposal for the decision makers.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Findings:</strong> A case study confirmed the feasibility of an enhanced quality assurance model utilisation and also revealed the possibility of the existing system of quality management improvement concerning the teaching and learning process.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Research Limitation/implication:</strong> The study is the output of an ESF project and is supposed to be implemented by top management in the very near future.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Originality:</strong> The originality of the solution is that it connects the existing university QMS to the ESG standards and evaluation criteria for the internal system of quality assurance in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in Slovakia. The case study showed that the utilisation of a web-based quality management system has many advantages in comparison to the existing decentralised data management system. </div>
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Kopishynska, Olena, Yurii Utkin, Viktor Lyashenko, Olha Barabolia, Olena Kalashnik, Svitlana Mororz, and Olga Kartashova. "Information Systems and Technologies in Agronomy and Business: Employers-Oriented Study." Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 19, no. 8 (December 2021): 113–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.54808/jsci.19.08.113.
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This paper describes innovative approaches to the development of an academic course in information technologies in agronomy. The results of an effective combination of teaching methods through solving crosscutting situational tasks were created by a group of teachers. The authors demonstrate efficiency of introduction of modern information systems into the educational process due to the use of discipline software provided by stakeholders with the examples of interactive tasks in the environment of the IS for real-time production process management. Program results are corresponding to standards of higher education in Ukraine, to the European framework of e-competences and were discussed with employers, which are the heads of agricultural enterprises, representatives of agribusiness and IT companies. The article shows examples of motivational measures during training and summarizes the results of cooperation between universities and business. The relevance of the work is considering in the context of Agriculture 4.0's current trends and studying the needs of employers and software developers.
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Wang, Dan, Fengyi Han, Qi Zhao, and Yinyin Lv. "Teaching Practice of Engineering Management Course for Engineering Education Certification under Background of Artificial Intelligence." International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems 2022 (October 6, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/3106491.
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With the advancement of China’s industrial construction, the field of engineering management has also attracted more attention. However, China’s engineering management major is currently in a growing stage due to the issue of the opening years, and the teaching and practice setting of each course is also in an immature stage, which makes China’s engineering management majors present more and more problems. The truancy rate has been increasing year by year, the students’ dominant position in the class has become objectified, and their trust in teachers has decreased. Students’ learning shows the characteristics of individualization and diversity. Higher requirements are put forward for teachers’ teaching quality, and schools lack an effective supervision mechanism. In order to solve these problems better, it is imperative to reform and innovate the course teaching of engineering management majors. The core of engineering education accreditation is to confirm that engineering graduates meet established quality standards recognized by the industry. It is a unique method to test whether the course teaching of engineering management majors is qualified and attracts many scholars to discuss it. Engineering education accreditation has attracted many scholars to discuss it because it is a unique means to test the qualifications of engineering management students’ course teaching. This study was based on an in-depth exploration of the teaching practice of engineering management courses and combines artificial intelligence with an engineering education certification. Through the research and analysis of colleges and universities, the research finally showed that the engineering management professional course teaching of engineering education certification under the background of artificial intelligence can promote the attendance of students in school by about 20%. The achievement of course teaching objectives has increased by about 13% and the comprehensive ability level of graduates has increased by about 8%. It improved the overall level of students and the teaching quality and efficiency of engineering management courses and also promoted the development of college education so that today’s engineering management graduates can better meet the needs of today’s society.
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Paquibut, Rene, and Ahmed Al Naamany. "Managing organizational change to meet the research–teaching nexus standard." International Journal of Educational Management 34, no. 4 (December 12, 2019): 782–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijem-07-2019-0225.
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Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide are required to acquire accreditation for the sake of their academic reputation at the institutional as well as programs levels. Meeting the requirements of standards established by accrediting bodies can be daunting for HEIs undergoing accreditation for the first time. Drastic organizational change is required to overhaul and implement systems to meet the requirements of quality standards. HEIs in the Sultanate of Oman are determined to acquire and maintain institutional accreditation from the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA). The purpose of this paper is to describe how a HEI has undergone organizational change to meet the requirement of the research–teaching nexus standard using Lewin’s and McKinsey 7-S change management models. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative research which made use of primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected through focus group discussions and workshops, and documents analysis while internet resources were used for secondary data. The dimensions of the research–teaching nexus were determined through review of the literature which became the basis for evaluating the HEI’s practices in the area. Lewin’s and McKinsey 7-S change management models were combined to provide the conceptual framework for describing the process of change the HEI undertook. Findings Lewin’s and McKinsey 7-S change management models allowed for a systemic and systematic perspective of the change required for the HEI to meet the research–teaching nexus standards and acquire institutional accreditation. The HEI documented its practices, conducted an evaluation and instituted the changes in the dimensions of the research–teaching nexus and the supporting 7-S elements. As final result, the HEI was granted institutional accreditation. Research limitations/implications This is a case study of the experience of an HEI in the Sultanate of Oman in its effort to acquire institutional accreditation from the OAAA. However, this case study can provide insights to a larger audience of institutions in Oman and within the Gulf region (or even outside the region) that are in the process of going through a similar experience. For those who have already undergone a similar exercise, this case study can provide a valuable comparison. Practical implications The practical experience of the HEI in the Sultanate of Oman can provide valuable lessons/insights to those in the praxis of educational management and quality assurance in education. Social implications Quality in education is a social issue. HEIs are pressured to acquire and maintain accreditation as evidence of quality. The case study provides the larger audience a perspective of how much effort HEIs place in this aspect. Originality/value This paper documented the experience of an HEI in the Sultanate of Oman. This is the first paper describing an HEI’s change process in a country which is also implementing a new academic accreditation system. In this paper, two change models – Lewin’s and McKinsey’s 7-S – were integrated to provide a more comprehensive perspective in analyzing organizational change. Review of the literature has shown that these two models have not been used together in one paper, providing novelty to otherwise “classic” models. This paper should be valuable to HEIs pursuing accreditation. It is a “universal” knowledge that acquiring accreditation is a major goal of all HEIs worldwide. The described process of organizational change should be insightful to those who are responsible for steering this process with the goal of acquiring accreditation. Educational leaders at the forefront and center of the change process should find in this paper a valuable reference material, providing a systemic and systematic view of the change they have to lead in order to acquire the much-coveted accreditation. Faculty, staff and students of HEIs can be advocates or sources of resistance. This paper should provide better understanding of the process of change and how they, as stakeholders, benefit from it. Finally, students of educational management and leadership should find this paper as a useful case study for class discussion.
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Cabacang, Glenn S. "Quality is Never an Accident: A Survey on the Total Quality-Management Practices amongst Selected Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines." International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 20, no. 10 (October 30, 2021): 23–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.20.10.2.
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Total Quality Management (TQM) is regarded as a gauge of university management, in order to maintain global standards. This study examined Total Quality-Management (TQM) implementation and the practices of higher education institutions in the Philippines. It utilized a cross-sectional survey-study design to 347 respondents recruited from the total population of 3847 administrators and academic members of nine selected institutions in the Philippines. The measure of TQM adoption and practices was extracted from several sources of previous TQM researches. This study was done for six months. The analyzation and interpretation of the data were done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that participating Filipino HEIs had a high degree of adoption on top-management commitment, Teaching and Learning Delivery Modes, campus amenities, system and process management, customer satisfaction, and linkages. In contrast, the HEIs have a modest degree of acceptance in strategic planning and Data Management. The test of differences indicated that strong confirmation to top management commitment and strategic planning as indicators of TQM is significantly more evident in private-type HEIs; and it was placed at the university level, when compared to those of the provincial and national HEIs. The findings provide some practical implications to further enhance Filipino HEIs in the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.