Choice Of Program Research Articles

ULOGA MASMEDIJSKE KOMUNIKACIJE U TRANSFERU ZNANjA OSNOVNOŠKOLSKE DECE

The paper deals with the role of media in education and socialization of elementary school children, that is, with a specific type of transfer that is acquired through alternative forms of learning, especially through television as a medium. Apart from the process of education, the focus of the paper is on the process of socialization of primary school children, because television as a medium and media in general affect behavior, hab- its, emotional development, and social relations of children and youth. The research problem is related to children’s preferences in choosing media contents and their parents’ role in this process. The basic hypothesis of the research is that the role of mass media, specially television, in the transfer of knowledge of elementary school children is significant. Within the framework of specific hypotheses, the existence of both positive and negative effects of the transfer of knowledge acquired through media on the socialization of elementary school children was assumed, as well as the fact that parents have a significant role in the process. A combined method was used in the research: quantitative survey research and quali- tative focus group research. The survey sample of 246 respondents included children from two schools, one rural and one urban (64 from each school), and parents from one rural and one urban schools (58 from both schools). The focus group sample consisted of two groups of parents from these schools (eight from the rural school and ten from the urban one). Techniques of descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis of respondents’ answers were used to process the obtained data. The results of the research showed that the role of mass media communication in the transfer of knowledge is significant for the socialization of children, but also that the role of media (television) is less pronounced when it comes to the education of children, because children are more focused on the entertainment content. The lack of restrictions in media industry and the introduction of the market principle as media regulatory mechanism was expected to be sufficient for achieving the public interest; however, the educational role of media was neglected at the expense of the entertainment role, which becomes a profit generator. Hence, the children’s choice of TV programs can be assumed to be caused by the lack of production-designed educational programs in commercial media, intended for children. The fact that almost half of the children involved in the research (attending higher grades of elementary school) watch educational documentaries on foreign channels shows that there is interest in educational programs; however, younger children are not able to follow complex formats, therefore the content needs to be simplified and made suitable for different ages. In addition, the contents should be selected in such a way that they correlate with school curricula.

A Survey Study of Kenya Secondary School Students on the preferred choice of university programs to be anchored by the TUM-Kwale Campus, in Kwale County

A Survey Study of Kenya Secondary School Students on the preferred choice of university programs to be anchored by the TUM-Kwale Campus, in Kwale County

Design and Optimization of an Eco-Efficient Vehicle Routing Model for Heterogeneous Fleets and Multi Depot Systems

In the dynamic landscape of vehicle routing problems (VRP), the traditional focus on cost minimization has significantly evolved due to the pressing need to address environmental concerns. With the logistics industry experiencing exponential growth and increased vehicle utilization, sustainability has become a central consideration both globally and in strategic planning. The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) remains a key challenge in logistics and transportation management, aiming to optimize routes and vehicle allocation to minimize transportation costs. This study introduces an innovative VRP model that intricately balances economic efficiency with ecological responsibility, addressing the urgent call for sustainable solutions amidst the ongoing environmental crisis. The proposed model features a diverse fleet of trucks, each designated for specific product types, creating a heterogeneous fleet. Originating from multiple depots, these trucks ensure comprehensive geographic coverage and enhance logistical efficiency. The core objective of the model is twofold: minimizing the financial transportation costs associated with supplying multiple products from multiple depots to customers and significantly reducing the carbon footprint, thereby addressing environmental sustainability. Two distinct solutions are proposed: one based on mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) and the other utilizing a heuristic approach. The choice of mixed-integer linear programming instead of linear programming is due to the need to make binary route decisions. Results are compared, focusing on outcome variation and computation time. Additionally, the solution demonstrates upto 100% variation in results when comparing the heuristic model with the optimal values derived from mixed-integer linear programming, though it requires less computation time. This research underscores the importance of seamlessly integrating economic and environmental considerations in the logistics industry. The proposed model embodies this principle, representing a substantial step towards a more sustainable future. By aligning objectives with global sustainability goals set by the United Nations in 2015, this research contributes to the discourse on sustainable development. It lays the foundation for future innovations in vehicle routing and logistics.

Environmental management implementation in wastewater treatment at a machine-building enterprise: From theory to practice

This study examines environmental management implementation in the context of wastewater treatment at machine-building enterprises. The article aims to assess how effectively environmental management is used in the wastewater treatment system to ensure rational resource use. It is noted that wastewater contains a significant amount of various pollutants that must be removed before disposal. A wastewater samples analysis was carried out to assess the environmental management implementation’s effectiveness. The changes in the concentration of the pollutants during three months were found: the hydrogen indicator decreased from 7.83 mg/dm3 to 7.58 mg/dm3. The oil product concentration increased from 22.2 mg/dm3 to 3.4 mg/dm3, while the fat concentration remained stable. The received results provide important information for improving the wastewater treatment system and environmental management implementation. To ensure environmental safety and compliance with environmental standards, it is necessary to implement environmental management in wastewater treatment at machine-building enterprises. The optimal wastewater treatment technology choice and monitoring program development are described. The article contains practical recommendations for the implementation of environmental management at a machine-building enterprise and a perspective on this direction of development. The research is relevant and useful for machine-building complexes that have problems with wastewater treatment and aim to implement environmental management.

Exploring College Academic Performance of K to12 IT and Non-IT-related Strands to Reduce Academic Deficiencies

Improving students' academic performance is a significant concern among academics. Despite various strategies to improve academic performance, there are still a significant number of students who fail academically. This study sought to investigate the possible reasons for the academic deficiencies among Infotech Development Systems Colleges, Inc. Information Technology (IT) students in the IT and Non-IT-related strands, if their strand is significant to their academic performance in college, as well as formulate a solution based on the identified reasons and recommendations to reduce the negative academic remarks. The researchers employed survey questionnaires and interviews to conduct exploratory data analysis. Similarly, the Senior High School academic performance and actual grades of the respondents from AY 2018-2019 to First Semester of AY 2021-2022. On the tested hypothesis showed statistical significance (p < 0.05) on IT-related strand. The study further reveals that the Non-IT-related strand has more students with academic deficiencies compared to IT-related strand and highlights a variety of reasons cited. Respondents cited misalignment of strand to current program, instructor not speaking clearly, unreliable internet connection, and failure to complete and submit an academic task as reasons for academic deficiencies. The researchers designed a model that can potentially eliminate academic inadequacies. The model takes into account both internal and external factors; for internal variable it includes effective time management, a positive attitude and mindset, prompt and punctual completion of requirements, and good study habits. While for the external factors, competent and student-friendly instructors, a stable, strong, and accessible internet connection, a conducive learning environment, relevant available resources and facilities, adaptation of limited face-to-face or hybrid classes, and alignment of SHS strand to college program of choice are recommended.

Voice of the Customer: Factors Impacting Beneficiary Choice of Programs in TRICARE.

Little is known about how a consumer would choose a health plan if cost was not an option such as in the Military Health System. We sought to identify how to recruit TRICARE beneficiaries into new pilot programs challenged by low recruitment. We developed a semistructured interview guide by adapting a framework established by Klinkman to assess factors in choosing a health plan. Using social media platforms, we recruited TRICARE Prime and Select beneficiaries to participate in key informant interviews from October to December 2022. We conducted inductive thematic analysis to determine key areas of concern. We interviewed a total of 20 TRICARE Prime and Select beneficiaries. The majority were women, above age 40, had a master's degree, a sponsor in the US Army and of senior officer rank. Four overarching themes emerged: (I) patient choice; (II) access to care; (III) quality of care; and (IV) cost. This evaluation of TRICARE beneficiaries explores how to motivate high-quality value-based care in a traditionally fee for service system.

Examination of the Tourism Market after the COVID-19 – Travel Habits of Generation Y and Z in Slovakia and Hungary

The paper aims to examine the travel habits of Generation Y and Generation Z representatives after the coronavirus pandemic among Slovak and Hungarian respondents. To this end, primary data was collected using a questionnaire survey in the first half of 2022. Five hypotheses were formulated and tested with the Chi-square test in the IBM SPSS Statistics 25 software during the research. According to the results, generation Y spends, on average, a higher amount per trip than Generation Z. Both generations like to travel domestically and abroad. For Generation Y, one-week trips are the most typical; for Generation Z, shorter trips of 2-3 days. The two generations are similar in that they often find out about their chosen destination online before travelling. The most important sources of information about destinations for both generations are previous personal experiences, the opinions of friends and acquaintances, and reviews written on travel websites. Generation Y and Z also showed similarities in which factors are most important when choosing a trip. These are the price, the time spent there, the attractions and the accommodation. The length of travel time and available services are more important to Generation Y, and the choice of programs to Generation Z. It is more characteristic of Generation Y that they consider travelling a good opportunity to spend time with the family and that they consider it important to be able to reach the host online. On the other hand, Generation Z considers it more important that travel be cheap. In the case of the two generations, there was no difference in whether they recommended the destinations to their friends or whether they returned to the same place. The study supports the results of certain previous research conducted among travellers from Slovakia and Hungary but also identifies similarities and differences in the travel habits of travellers from the two countries from a generational point of view. The results help travel agencies, specialists, and websites promote destinations in what aspects they should consider if they want to sell travel to Generation Y or Z. In the case of the two generations, there were more similarities than differences in travel habits. Professionals, marketing agencies and tourist destinations should be aware of these similarities and differences when determining their marketing communication target group.

Where Do Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants Match on Their Rank Lists? A Survey of Incoming Residents.

This was a cross-sectional survey study distributed to all applicants to a single institution's orthopaedic surgery residency program. Metrics such as match result, USMLE scores, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) status, and research productivity, in addition to other applicant-specific traits were captured. Results were stratified by match status and rank list position, with subgroup analyses completed for applicants matching at highly ranked programs (1-3) vs. lower ranked programs (≥ 4). The survey was distributed to 698 applicants with a response rate of 32% (n = 224), with a match rate of 85% (n = 191). Thirty-four percent of respondents matched at their top choice program, 15.2% at their second choice, 9.9% at their third, and 40.8% at their fourth or lower. When comparing the matched to unmatched applicant cohorts, there was a significant difference in number of programs ranked, AOA status, and sex. When comparing applicants who matched at highly ranked (1-3) vs. lower ranked (≥ 4) programs, there was a significant difference in USMLE board scores. Orthopaedic surgery residency applicants are significantly less likely to match at their first choice or within their top 3 choices when compared to the national average for all specialties. Number of contiguous ranks, AOA status, and female sex were found to be associated with successfully obtaining an orthopaedic residency position, whereas USMLE board scores were associated with matching higher on one's rank list, thus resulting in greater match satisfaction. III.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Premarital Awareness and Interpersonal Choices Program (PICK) and the SYMBIS Premarital Model on Girls' Attitudes Toward Marriage

Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Premarital Awareness and Interpersonal Choices Program (PICK) and the SYMBIS Premarital Model on Girls' Attitudes Toward Marriage

Career interest preferences, randomness of study program choice, and competencies vs. academic major reselection

Career interest preferences, randomness of study program choice, and competencies vs. academic major reselection

Design and selection of alternative embankments to overcome tidal flood (A case study of the construction plan of a tidal embankment at Sayung, Demak)

Tidal embankment project in Sayung is one of the construction planning projects of the government. There are three alternatives of embankment designs that may be applied in the construction project; (1) Parapet Wall and Corrugated Concrete Sheet Pile (CCSP) reinforcement, (2) Concrete Wall Embankment with mini pile reinforcement, and (3) Multipurpose Panel System Embankment (SPS). The research was needed to examine the designs to find the fittest. This study aimed to redesign the construction plan of the tidal embankment using Plaxis software. This software was to analyze and determine the safety factors of the three alternative embankment designs. It was stated to be safe because it exceeded the standard of 1.5. One of the three alternative embankments was implemented using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method based on predetermined criteria: (1) Aspects of function and benefits, and (2) Aspects of site conditions which include cost and construction process. From the alternative selection using the expert choice program analysis method, the concrete wall embankment with mini-pile reinforcement was the main priority, with a weight value of 45.9%. Meanwhile, the second priority was the Parapet Wall and CCSP Reinforcement with a weight value of 37.2%, and the third choice was the Multipurpose Panel System Embankment (SPS) with a weight of 17%.

Personal Problem encountered by English Students in Graduation On Time

The objective of the research was to find out the personal problem encountered by English Students in graduation on Time at Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu. The design of this research was descriptive method. The instrument of the research was questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on based on Dieters (2013) about factors of the Personal Problem Encountered by English Students In Graduation on Time. The result showed that from six factors of the students problem to graduate on time, they are: Students Experience, Program Choice, Social Environment, Demands of the Program, Financial Consideration, Instutional Factors there are three factors that affect the students problem to graduate on time, they are, demands of the program, program choice and students experience. From the result, the researcher will give suggestion for the students: It is suggested the students have to have high motivation to finish their study and graduation on time because when the students have high motivation it can make them be active to learn. The students also have to try be brave to communicate and ask something about material or thesis with their lecturer.&#x0D; Key words: Graduation, Students Problem to Graduate on time

The Strategic Policy of Child Marriage Prevention on Gender-Integrated (Strengthening Best Practice Areas Toward Child Marriage-Free Zones)

This paper analyzes strategic policies for preventing child marriage in Rembang Regency. This evaluative research uses interviews, questionnaires and literature studies for data collection. The study results show that the gender-integrated policy of child marriage prevention in the Rembang district can be seen in regulations, budgets, strengthening of child groups, institutions and cooperation. Sufficient budget and human resources, including the openness of information systems, are the strengths of the policy on child marriage prevention in this area. Programs are still partial; weakness in monitoring- evaluation; weakness in gender mainstreaming commitment; gender biased organizational culture; budget politics that often change; and the fewer activity children's forum are weaknesses in this policy. There are national and international policies; orderly population administration; gender and child disaggregated data; Information Technology; collaboration with NGOs and the private sector an opportunity that must be considered for the success of this policy. Another hand, attention must be on policy threats, namely: low education; high poverty; patriarchy; child marriage traditions; ngemblok tradition; information technology; changes in the age limit for marriage; minimal community involvement; gender insight uneven and; understanding of child rights is low. Child marriage prevention policies have an impact on target groups, non-target groups, and direct and indirect costs. Optimization of child marriage prevention policies should be carried out using scheme 1, maximizing strengths to minimize threats; scheme 2, optimizing gender equality in regional apparatus organizations and; scheme 3, monitoring-evaluation is carried out periodically and structured. These schemes must pay attention to the five "appropriate" namely the appropriate choice of policies and programs, implementation, targets, environment and process appropriate.

Examining landowners' preferences for a chronic wasting disease management program

AbstractPrivate landowners are key partners in chronic wasting disease (CWD) management, especially in landscapes where there is limited public ownership. In this study, we evaluated landowners' preferences for alternative hypothetical CWD management programs using a stated choice experiment. We were particularly interested in understanding preferences for the use of financial incentives to motivate white‐tailed deer harvest and facilitate hunter access to private lands as potential CWD management tools. We used latent class analysis to characterize preference heterogeneity among landowners stemming from patterns of choice. We compared means and distributions of auxiliary variables related to landowners' perceived risks, trust, attitudes toward management, and sociodemographics across latent classes stemming from choice model results. The pooled model demonstrated that reducing deer population density, providing payments to landowners for CWD‐positive deer taken from their property, the form of incentives for public access, and banning recreational deer feeding had a small positive effect on respondents' choice of CWD management program. However, providing financial payments to hunters for harvesting CWD‐positive deer and the use of targeted culling had the opposite effect on choice. Latent class models revealed that a majority of respondents exhibited a pattern of preference where all forms of incentives exerted a negative effect on choice, but smaller subsets of landowners positively evaluate the use of some incentives. Post‐hoc contrasts revealed relationships between patterns of preferences and trust, risk, and attitudes toward CWD management with small to medium effects. Results demonstrated limited support for the use of financial incentives as a tool to manage access and harvest in the southeast Minnesota CWD management zone.

IMPLEMENTASI METODE MOORA (MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION ON THE BASIS OF RATIO ANALYSIS) DALAM PEMILIHAN PROGRAM STUDI DI PERGURUAN TINGGI KOTA SEMARANG

In determining the choice of the right study program and college to continue education for the community and high school or vocational high school students it is very important. There are factors that influence the selection process, namely interests, talents, costs, accreditation and the quality of existing teachers. By applying the Multi-Objective Optimization On The Basis Of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method, these factors can be used as criteria in determining the best available recommendations. Various stages of the MOORA calculation process as well as minimum and very simple calculations are implemented into the Decision Support System (DSS) so that the selection is faster and more precise. This study takes the variables of the study program of informatics engineering and information systems at private universities in the city of Semarang as an alternative choice. The results obtained from the calculation of the MOORA method in this study indicate alternative A9 as a recommendation for the best study program choice at universities in the city of Semarang.&#x0D; &#x0D; Abstract: In determining the choice of the right study program and college to continue education for the community and high school or vocational high school students it is very important. There are factors that influence the selection process, namely interests, talents, costs, accreditation and the quality of existing teachers. By applying the Multi-Objective Optimization on The Basis of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method, these factors can be used as criteria in determining the best available recommendations. Various stages of the MOORA calculation process as well as minimum and very simple calculations are implemented into the Decision Support System (DSS) so that the selection is faster and more precise. This study takes the variables of the study program of informatics engineering and information systems at private universities in the city of Semarang as an alternative choice. The results obtained from the calculation of the MOORA method in this study indicate alternative A9 as a recommendation for the best study program choice at universities in the city of Semarang.

Celiac disease and upper secondary school achievement in Sweden A retrospective cohort study

BackgroundBoth undiagnosed celiac disease and some chronic childhood diseases are associated with lower academic achievement. However, there is little knowledge of achievements in those diagnosed with celiac disease. Our aim was to investigate school achievements in upper secondary school among Swedish adolescents with celiac disease.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study using register data. We analyzed choice of upper secondary school program, completion of upper secondary school including achievements of basic eligibility for college/university, and final grade in individuals with celiac disease diagnosed before 15 years of age, born 1991–97. We compared with the Swedish population of the same birth years. Analyses were adjusted for sex, year of birth, living region at 17 years of age, and parental education as well as income.ResultsThe cohort included 734 074 individuals, whereof 3 257 (62% females) with celiac disease. There was no significant difference in choice of upper secondary school program. No significant difference was found in completion or achieving basic eligibility for college/university in adjusted analyses. The mean final grade in the celiac disease group was 13.34 (standard deviation 4.85) compared to 12.78 (standard deviation 5.01) in the reference population (p < 0.001), out of a maximum of 20. The effect of celiac disease on final grade remained in adjusted analyses (p = 0.012).ConclusionsWe found that diagnosed celiac disease does not negatively affect school achievements in upper secondary school. This finding suggests the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up programs of celiac disease could reverse potential deleterious academic processes.

Perceived stress and career planning awareness of Japanese and Taiwanese undergraduate dental hygiene students

Background/purposeDental hygiene students' stress might be rising with increasing undergraduate study content and expansions in dental hygienists' roles and expectations as society changes. This study explored Japanese and Taiwanese dental hygiene students’ perceptions of stress and their idea of career planning. Materials and methodsParticipants were second- to fourth-year students in the 2020 academic year at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU; n = 60) and Taipei Medical University (TMU; n = 62). An anonymous questionnaire was distributed, which included questions on demographic information and career planning, as well as the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and modified Dental Environment Stress questionnaire (DES). ResultsThe response rates were 100.0% (TMDU) and 96.8% (TMU). The number of participants who chose dental hygiene as the first program choice (P < 0.001) and wished to work as dental hygienists after graduation (P = 0.018) in TMDU was significantly higher than in TMU. There was no significant difference between the two schools’ stress levels in both PSS-10 and DES-26. The factors influencing students who wished to work as dental hygienists after graduation were “clinical year or not” (P = 0.007) in TMDU, and the DES factor included items related to lack of confidence in becoming a successful and competent dental hygienist, expectations, and fear of the future (P = 0.033) in TMU. ConclusionBoth schools’ students experienced moderate or relatively low levels of stress. TMDU students had higher stress related to academic studies, while TMU students had slightly higher stress related to future anxiety.

Toxicity tests sought for plastic on detergent pods

A cleaning product company and environmental activists are asking the US Environmental Protection Agency to require health and safety tests on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). This water-soluble plastic is widely used to encase pods containing concentrated laundry and dishwasher detergents . They are also petitioning the EPA to remove PVA from the Safer Choice program ’s list of chemicals that the agency considers safer for human health and the environment than ingredients with similar functional properties. The EPA should keep PVA off this list until manufacturers complete health and safety testing under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) , the petition says. The company filing the petition is Blueland, a cleaning product manufacturer that makes pressed-powder pods for home and personal care products. Blueland’s products directly compete with PVA-based ones. Joining Blueland in the filing is the nonprofit Plastic Pollution Coalition . Citing a paper published in 2021, the petitioners say

Exploring Putative Factors Affective Prospective Students’ of the University for Development Students: A Case Study of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, Nyankpala Campus-Ghana

The expansion of the higher education industry has caused a tremendous increase in the number and type of colleges, polytechnics and universities offering similar academic programmes in Ghana. As a consequence, the competition in the higher education industry makes it critical for education leadership and managers to deploy strategies that would influence students’ choice of a higher education institution and programme selection. The paper is an exploratory study designed to identify the important factors that influence students’ choice of university and particularly the programme. Data was collected through telephone interviews with students who were offered admissions to pursue agricultural related courses in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences of the University for Development Studies. About 320 students were randomly selected from the 1280 students offered admission to the faculty in the 2021/20222 Academic Year. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in graphs and tables. The study found that 53.75% of the respondents declined their admission to offer Agriculture related programs because that was not their choice of programme. It further identified that most of those who declined the offer had applied for health related programmes where they were sure after completion could easily be employed. The study therefore, recommends a programme to educate prospective students on the job prospects, opportunities and benefits of pursuing agricultural related programmes. Government should also put in place measures to attract the graduate youth into Agricultural entrepreneurship.

P013Abortion training preferences of applicants to obstetrics and gynecology residency programs

<h3>Objectives</h3> To assess obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) residency applicant preferences for abortion training, perspectives on restrictive abortion legislation, and how they influence applicant decisions regarding residency program choice. <h3>Methods</h3> We surveyed US medical school applicants who applied to Rush University's Ob-Gyn residency program during the 2021–2022 application cycle. Included in the survey were demographic questions, including prior exposure to abortion in medical schools, awareness of current abortion restrictions, and questions on preferences for abortion training at an Ob-Gyn residency program. We asked if they had concerns about abortion restrictions, if this changed how they ranked a residency program and if they felt abortion restrictions will impact their training as an Ob-Gyn. Surveys were completed using RedCap and responses were anonymous. <h3>Results</h3> Of 930 applicants surveyed, 195 responded (21% response rate) who were predominantly cisgender females (92%), White (64%), and had received some education in abortion care (74%). Almost all (87%) planned to participate in abortion care, with 96% stating abortion training was a desirable trait for a program and 95% stating a program would be undesirable if it did not offer abortion training. Almost all respondents (91%) agreed that abortion training is an essential component of Ob-Gyn residency and this influenced how they rank a residency program. Only 16% of applicants agreed that they were comfortable practicing in a state that restricted abortion training. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Preferences for abortion training strongly influenced applicants' decisions regarding Ob-Gyn residency programs during the 2022 Match. Further changes to the legality of abortion at the state level are likely to impact future residency application trends.