Critical Problem-solving Skills Research Articles

Review on Sustainable Fashion: Innovations and Challenges

Sustainable fashion is evolving through advanced technology, innovative business models, and progressive education. Technologies like AI, 3D printing, and blockchain reduce waste and boost efficiency, supporting a shift to greener practices. Emerging business models, such as the circular economy, are redefining industry norms, though application remains complex. Educational initiatives like challenge-based learning (CBL) equip students with critical problem-solving skills. Reviving traditional crafts and using eco-friendly materials—like bamboo, recycled fibers, and organic cotton—are vital for reducing environmental impact. These advancements help the fashion industry address both ecological and social challenges.

The Effect of Participatory Learning Models Using Critical Problem Solving Techniques on the Learning Achievements of Physics Students

The choice of teaching strategies made by teachers is one of the elements that influence how well students learn. The teacher-centered method causes less meaningful learning for students. Learning is still largely theoretical and infrequently relates what students are taught to their everyday lives. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well students learn physics utilizing a participatory learning model and critical problem-solving skills. The study used an experimental design (control group pre-test post-test design) involving class VIII SMPN 3 Batukliang, with the research sample being class VIII A students as the experimental class and class VIII B students as the control class. A straightforward random sample method was used for sampling. Learning outcomes determined by testing are used to determine student achievement. A descriptive and statistical analysis of student achievement in two classrooms (experimental and control) was conducted. Average scores for each treatment group are used in the descriptive analysis, whereas variance is questioned in the statistical analysis using the t-test. The effect of the participatory learning model using critical problem-solving techniques (experimental group) was measured by the difference in student achievement when compared to the control group after analysis using a t-test. The t-test findings show that, at the 95 percent confidence level, the t-count value (4.249) is higher than the t-table (1.675). Based on these results, it can be concluded that the participatory learning model using critical problem-solving techniques has a significant impact on increasing students' learning achievement in physics.

A qualitative study on the experiences and challenges of MBA students' engagement with a business research methods module

PurposeUndertaking research as part of a business degree qualification undoubtedly enables students to develop practical and life-long skills. Nevertheless, students seem to find it challenging undertaking a research project. This study set out to explore the experiences of a group of MBA students who recently undertook their business and management research projects as part of their MBA degree program.Design/methodology/approachThe study was carried out in a UK higher education institution and is based on an MBA business and management research module. The purpose of the module is to enable learners to develop advanced-level independent research and critical problem-solving skills within a business context. The study adopted a qualitative approach to capture a broad mix of students' experiences and perceptions on the module. The sample includes previous MBA students on different cohorts and different nationalities.FindingsOutcomes of the study show that though students are stretched in the business and management project process they develop a diversity of skills required in the workplace while conducting their projects. The study findings also show that the practical implications of the students' projects and progressive support from their project supervisors contribute to the successful completion of their projects and subsequent attainment of their MBA degree.Originality/valueOutcomes of this study further reveal that undertaking business and management projects creates a rewarding learning experience for learners/students, develops confident graduates as well as enables effective applications of theory into practice.

Lessons learned evaluating the baby friendly spaces program for south Sudanese refugees in Gambella, Ethiopia: strengthening research and programmatic partnerships to address maternal and child health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian emergencies

BackgroundDuring humanitarian crises, women and children are particularly vulnerable to morbidity and mortality. To address this problem, integrated child health interventions that include support for the well-being of mothers must be adapted and assessed in humanitarian settings. Baby Friendly Spaces (BFS) is a holistic program that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant and lactating women and their children under two years of age by providing psychosocial support and enhancing positive infant and young child-care practices. Using a mixed-methods, pre-post design, this study explored ways to strengthen the implementation and acceptability of the BFS program, and assess outcomes associated with participation among South Sudanese mothers and their children living in the Nguenyyiel refugee camp in Gambella, Ethiopia.DiscussionA stronger evidence-base for integrated maternal and child health interventions, like BFS, in humanitarian emergencies is needed, but effectively conducting this type of research in unstable settings means encountering and working through myriad challenges. In this paper we discuss lessons learned while implementing this study, including, challenges related to ongoing local political and tribal conflicts and extreme conditions; implementation of a new digital data monitoring system; staff capacity building and turnover; and measurement were encountered. Strategies to mitigate such challenges included hiring and training new staff members. Regular weekly skype calls were held between Action Against Hunger Paris headquarters, the Action Against Hunger team in Gambella and Johns Hopkins’ academic partners to follow study implementation progress and troubleshoot any emerging issues. Staff capacity building strategies included holding brief and focused trainings continuously throughout the study for both new and current staff members. Lastly, we engaged local Nuer staff members to help ensure study measures and interview questions were understandable among study participants.ConclusionsResearch focused on strengthening program implementation is critically important for improving maternal and child health in humanitarian emergencies. Research in such settings demands critical problem-solving skills, strong supervision systems, flexibility in timeline and logistics, and tailor-made training for program and research staff members and context- adapted strategies for retaining existing staff.

중학생의 읽기 능력 향상을 위한 독서교육

This study aims to study the ways to improve reading skills of middle school students through suitable reading education. Modern society is information age, in which knowledge and information are overflowing. It is a society that requires the ability to select proper information and utilize it. Although various information is obtained through various media through the spread of computers and the development of the Internet through industrialization, reading ability is the fundamental ability for selecting and utilizing this information. As a result, this study focuses on reading education in order to improve the reading skills of middle school students. Reading ability refers to the ability to read and understand various passages and reading education can play an important role in improving reading ability. This paper presents a plan for making reading everyday habit through the method of reading education tailored to the interests and right level of middle school students. It also suggests a plan for proper reading education for improving reading ability of them. This research figures out that reading education is essential for middle school students to improve their reading skills. Various methods of reading education contributes developing creative and critical problem-solving skills.

Point-of-care Head and Neck Sonography for Clinical Problem-solving: Impact of One-day Training Sessions on Medical Student Education.

IntroductionThe curriculum for medical student education is continuously evolving to emphasize knowledge acquisition with critical problem-solving skills. Medical schools have started to implement curricula to teach point-of-care ultrasound skills. To our knowledge, the expansion into head and neck sonography for medical student education is novel and has never been studied. Our objective was to determine the feasibility of implementing point-of-care head and neck sonography and critical problem-solving instruction for medical student education.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study enrolling third-year medical students with minimal prior ultrasound experience. A one-day educational curriculum focusing on the use of head and neck ultrasound for clinical problem-solving was integrated into one of the week-long intersessions. The components of point-of-care ultrasound workshop included asynchronous learning, one-hour didactic lecture, followed by a pre-test assessment, then a one-day hands-on workshop, and finally a post-test assessment administered at the end of the training session.ResultsA total of 123 subjects participated in this study. Ninety-one percent completed the questionnaire prior to the workshop and 83% completed the post-test questionnaire. The level of comfort with using an ultrasound system significantly increased from 31% to 92%. Additionally, the comfort level in interpreting ultrasound images also significantly increased from 21% to 84%. Eighty-nine percent (95% CI, 86%-97%) had an interest in learning ultrasound and would enroll in an optional ultrasound curriculum if given the opportunity. Knowledge of specific ultrasound applications also increased from 60% (after asynchronous learning and lectures) to 95% (after additional hands-on sonographic training).ConclusionAt our institution, we successfully integrated point-of-care head and neck sonography and critical problem-solving instruction for medical student education.

Examination in the Terms of Some Variables of Real Life Problems with Teacher Candidates’ Eyes

One of the most important tools linking between schools and real life is real life problems. Real life problems are a type of problems that are prepared starting with the real life situations and necessitate an application of a real life. Solving thi s kind of problems allows students to apply theoretical knowledge, going beyond the formal nature of schools. It is an active process that places students at the center, constructing knowledge and applying the theoretical knowledge gained. It is believed that benefiting from using real life problems in learning-teaching contexts will both provide students with educational contexts that include real life situations and help them become individuals who can overcome difficulties by themselves by improving their critical problem-solving skills. In the study conducted, it is aimed to examine real life problems through various variables based on teacher candidates’ opinions. The participants included 30 senior teacher candidates studying Mathematics teaching at the department of primary education in the faculty of education at a university located in a middle-sized city. Case study was applied as the method of study. The teacher candidates were given semi-structured forms to provide their opinions and the data collected were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively. In the light of the analyses conducted, it is concluded that real life problems, according to teacher candidates, are used most in their field teaching courses, while they are least used in their field courses and the instructors highlight the link of course contents with real life. Moreover, another finding is that teacher candidates consider Mathematics very useful in solving the problems that we face in our daily life and appreciate Mathematics as it also covers real life problems, though they find it deficient in some perspectives.