Data Gathering Procedures Research Articles

Nurse Educators and Faculty Members Challenges Towards Online Teaching During COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

The effects of COVID-19 have brought numerous changes in society in the past several months. Lifestyles, business sectors, educational facilities and healthcare services have been greatly affected, causing individuals to be alarmed about future repercussions. This study investigated the various challenges of nursing faculties in conducting online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Qualitative description. Individual interviews were conducted among 20 nurse educators and faculty members, including professors, lecturers and demonstrators utilising a semistructured interview guide. This study utilised qualitative content analysis. COREQ criteria list was used in the qualitative data reporting. Three major themes were generated from the experiences of the participants namely: (1) 'lack of teacher-student interaction' (2) 'digital literacy and technical issues' and (3) 'curriculum structure and programme quality'. The study's benefits will enable the nurse faculties to realise and conceptualise ways and means to mitigate the challenges in conducting online teaching since the effects of COVID-19 continue to increase. Nurse faculties must prepare various strategies approach to deliver education without compromising their quality. Experts from various fields were consulted in the planning of the data gathering procedures, analysis of data and reviewing of the manuscript.

The Influence of Problem Based e-Modules on Students' Motivation and Learning Outcomes in Acid-Base Material

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how problem-based online modules affect students' learning results in acid-base chemistry and to determine the correlation of e-modules with motivation and student learning in acid-base materials at SMA Negeri 11 Medan. This research took a sample consisting of 1 group, namely the experimental group in class XI MIPA 6. Tests for normality, homogeneity, hypothesis, and correlation are used in data gathering procedures. After testing, the prerequisite is that the experimental data is normally distributed, for the homogeneous test the experimental class is homogeneous. To test the hypothesis, test is used One Sample T Test, and to test the correlation test is used Product Moment then the data results are obtained for the value hypothesis tcount > ttable, then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected with the pret-test value in the experimental class, namely X and the post-test value in the experimental class, namely X, correlation test rcount > rtable, then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. The findings indicated that learning results were different before and after receiving media therapy in the form of problem-based e-modules. Additionally, the relationship between students' motivation and the chemistry learning results in problem-based e-modules.

Can Synodality Ferment an Inclusive Catholicism?

Abstract This article discusses the significance of the extensive data-gathering procedures incorporated into recent synodal preparations and how they advance Pope Francis’s commitment to forging a church informed by a dialogue between theological ideas and empirical realities. Drawing on my prior case analysis of the Synod on the Family, I argue that despite the limits in place then on lay participation in the formal synod discussions, the diversity of the laity’s self-reported experiences penetrated the bishops’ deliberations. This achievement is in part a function of the synod communication structure whereby participants are allocated to shared-language groups, thus avoiding self-selection based on a priori doctrinal or country-specific biases; the resulting (forced) dialogue with difference helps foster the gradual development of more inclusive doctrinal framings as seen in the post-synodal Amoris Laetitia. In a historic expansion, the Synod on Synodality formally includes lay voting participants and therefore lay perspectives will directly shape the synod proposal outcomes. Like the bishops, lay Catholics do not speak with one voice, and thus the task of finding moral consensus will still necessarily require respectful mutual listening and reciprocal dialogue.

Effects of Web-Based Survey Tool and Public Health Services for Low-Cost Detection of Vulnerable Medication Errors Using Telepharmacy

Telepharmacy, in which prescription requests are reviewed and approved online by a pharmacist in a different geography, is an effective way to lower the number of mistakes made when giving medicines. However, not enough studies have been done on the benefits of error reduction and the possible cost savings that come with these teleservices. This paper discusses a study examining what happened when a web-based survey tool and telepharmacy solutions were used to find Vulnerable Medication (VM) errors and low-cost Public Health (PH) services. It is very important to get each patient's drug records when they come into the Emergency Room (ER) so that any mistakes in their current medication record can be found. The trained pharmacists were interviewed after using a safe online tool to keep track of drug information. Details about each patient were gathered, along with the amount and type of VM and any PH errors found during the data-gathering procedure. From May 2022 to November 2022, 190 patient files were successfully filled up utilizing the survey instrument throughout the experimental period. Among the 1090 drugs documented, 41.38% were classified as drugs of high risk. 42.33% of possible prescription mistakes were categorized as VM errors. This online survey tool has enhanced the caliber and effectiveness of identifying possible errors during the gathering of medication records by pharmacists. This data may be readily accessed and contribute to debates about the reconciliation of drugs at the management level. It can also positively affect patient care outcomes by facilitating the development of virtual procedures that may reduce drug-related incidents.

Examining workplace affordances within work-study programmes for becoming an engineer

PurposeWork-study programmes aim to support young adults transitioning from tertiary education to work and contribute to enhancing their employability. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed analysis of the learning experiences of trainees in work-study programmes within the broad field of engineering.Design/methodology/approachThe data gathering procedures used interviews with participants of a specific work-study programme and conducting thematic analyses to identify and understand the motivations of these adults for enrolling in work-study programmes and their associated workplace learning experiences. Fifty-two alumni of electrical and logistics engineering programmes completed 12 months of a separate work-study programme and consented to participate in an hour-long interview. They elaborated upon their work-learn experiences to explicate their work-learn needs and challenges in those interviews.FindingsFindings include workplaces facilitated skills development through providing combinations of work tasks comprising both routine and novel work assignments; challenging circumstances at the workplace provided trainees with opportunities to develop adaptive capacities; and engaging in non-routine work processes fosters integration into the engineering workplace community.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to the existing literature by exemplifying how routine engineering activities are practical affordances through which engineering trainees construct knowledge and dispositions for engaging in challenging, non-routine engineering work. Such experiences are crucial in preparing trainees for advanced roles in logistics or electronic sectors.

Transforming policing in Ghana through technology: a focus on police operations in the Greater Accra region

Integrating technology into policing has the potential to greatly improve the effectiveness, transparency, and community participation of law enforcement agencies. This study examines the profound influence of technology on the Ghana Police Service, with a specific emphasis on the Greater Accra Region. The main aim of this research is to examine how technological advancements might enhance police results and tackle existing difficulties in the context of law enforcement in Ghana. The study adopts a qualitative research approach and collects data from police officers and community members through the use of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The investigation involved the participation of a combined total of twenty-six police officials from the Tema and Accra Regional Headquarters, as well as twenty-two community members. The data gathering procedure sought to gather a wide range of viewpoints on the present condition of technology in law enforcement, its advantages, difficulties, and prospects for future advancement. The results demonstrate that the utilisation of technology, such as mobile data terminals and social media platforms, can greatly improve the effectiveness of police operations, promote community involvement, and increase transparency. Nevertheless, the presence of obstacles such as insufficient infrastructure, cultural opposition, and the necessity for extensive training were also acknowledged. The research enhances the current knowledge by presenting empirical evidence on the benefits and constraints of technology in law enforcement, particularly in the setting of Ghana. This study emphasises the significance of making strategic investments in technology infrastructure and training, as well as the necessity of establishing legal frameworks to tackle ethical and privacy concerns. Additionally, it proposes that future studies should prioritise examining the enduring viability of technological advancements in law enforcement and investigating their effects in various geographical areas. The study suggests that politicians and law enforcement organisations should promote the deployment of technology in a way that is successful and build public trust in the Ghana Police Service.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE TEACHING MATERIALS WITH RME-BASED ISPRING SUITE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS

With the use of the RME-based iSpring suite, this project creates interactive teaching resources to enhance students' capacity for creative thought. Students' low capacity for creative thought, low levels of desire, low levels of activity, and low levels of involvement in the learning process are the field's problems. In order to address these issues, interactive instructional resources were created. With the help of RME-based ispring suites, interactive teaching materials will be created that are valid, useful in the educational process, and will enhance students' capacity for creative thought. 4D (define, design, development, disseminate) is the development model that is employed. Pretest-poste instruments, student response questionnaires, and validation sheets are used in data gathering procedures. Analysis methods include the paired sample t-test, validity test, and practicality test, n-gain test. With a score of 3.41, the validity test results indicate that the product is already in the legitimate category. According to the analysis of the practicality test results, the produced product already has a score of 3.43, placing it in the extremely practical category. It is established by the paired sample t-test that capacity differences exist between pre- and post-use of interactive training resources. Moreover, improving pupils' capacity for creative thought is known to fall into the effective group based on the results of the n-gain test. In order for the RME-based iSpring suite of interactive teaching resources to be generally appropriate for use in the learning process

Disentangling the influence of CSR initiatives on the performance of banking institutions

This study aims to investigate the effects of different corporate social responsibilities (CSR) on the organizational performance of the banking sector. The target population of this study was bank employees working at various bank branches in Bangladesh. In this investigation, the data gathering procedure was conducted utilizing a Google Form distributed via email, accompanied by a cover letter, to facilitate participation among bank employees. The study collected data from the current bank employees of several banking institutions in Bangladesh. They were sent a survey invitation to participate, and after their approval, their responses were gathered. A five-point Likert scale was used to determine the item-wise questionnaire, with ‘1’ indicating ‘Strongly Disagree’ and ‘5’ indicating ‘Strongly Agree’. The final sample size was 263. Moreover, to evaluate the hypothesis, a 5% significance level and SPSS software were used to analyze the data for research purposes. The outcome of this study shows that internal and external CSR activities have a positive and significant impact on the organizational performance development of Bangladesh’s banking sector. These factors can account for 52.70% of the variability observed in forecasting the performance of bank organizations. External CSR initiatives (β = 0.318; t = 5.937) have the highest effect on a bank’s performance. Additionally, a substantial correlation coefficient (r = 0.436) is present between internal CSR and bank performance. This study might provide significant clues to the management committees of the banking sector that can severely influence a bank’s performance development.

Instructor’s Research Capabilities in A Government University in Guangdong Province

This research will determine the capabilities of the instructors of Guangdong University of Science and Technology. Through research, the academic administrator and instructor enhances and develops his or her own research capability level by joining and attending different training and development- thus, her strength. This workshop session involves sampling methods for qualitative and quantitative researches. It is for the researchers to select the most appropriate number of participants. Now that the researchers know the number of participants needed, making data collection instruments and disseminating it is the following stage. The instructors' unanimous agreement on their strength in writing the concept paper reflects a shared competency that extends beyond individual capabilities. It indicates a collective proficiency in navigating the complexities of research conceptualization. The instructors' unanimous agreement on their strength in writing the data gathering procedure reflects a robust and comprehensive expertise in the research process.

PENGARUH GAYA BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS X TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMAMATIS PADA MATERI MATRIKS DI SMK NEGERI 1 TOMA

The objective of this study is to gather empirical data on the impact of several learning methods (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) on the mathematical communication skills of class X students at SMK Negeri 1 Toma during the 2023/2024 academic year. This study falls under the category of quantitative research. All the participants in this study were 45 students in the X grade at SMK Negeri 1 Toma. The data gathering procedures used in this study consist of questionnaires and tests. The study employs many data analysis approaches, including Classical Assumption Test, Simple Linear Regression Analysis, Partial Determination Coefficient Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing. The study findings indicate that the tcount for the learning style variable (X) is 3,757 with a table value of 1.681, and the significant level is 0.000, which is less than 0.05. Additionally, the coefficient of determination test (R2) yields a value of 0.247, indicating that it has an impact of 24.7%. It can be inferred that the learning style variable (X) has a positive and substantial impact on the student's mathematical communication ability variable, as well as the mathematical communication ability of the whole class. Hence, academics propose doing a comprehensive investigation to scrutinise this event and use it as a point of reference.

STUDENTS’ LEVEL OF RISK FACTORS AFFECTING DELINQUENCY IN QUEZON BUKIDNON COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

This study aimed to assess the levels of risk factors such as alcoholism, bullying, gambling, gang involvement, and truancy. The study explores how these factors impact both delinquent behaviors and academic performance among at-risk students. The research uses a quantitative approach and utilizes a survey methodology with a self-made questionnaire. The questionnaire undergoes rigorous validity and reliability testing. The investigation focuses on 179 at-risk students to understand the dynamics of delinquent behavior. The data-gathering procedure includes obtaining permission, conducting pilot testing, and administering the questionnaire with strict privacy measures. Scoring is done using a 5-point Likert scale. The analysis of the collected data is guided by the statistical tools, such as weighted mean, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. The findings of the study revealed the significant impact of risk factors on at-risk students behavior, particularly the role of truancy in influencing delinquency. It also establishes correlations between respondents age and alcoholism, gambling, and gang involvement. Additionally, it identifies associations between parents educational attainment and bullying behaviors, as well as the marital status of respondents parents and truancy. The study suggests a collaborative approach involving educators, parents, and stakeholders to develop customized interventions based on the identified risk factors. By customizing strategies based on the challenges elucidated in this study, stakeholders can contribute to creating a safer and more supportive educational environment for at-risk students, addressing juvenile delinquency comprehensively. KEYWORDS: Risk Factors, Juvenile Delinquency, Academic Performance. At-risk students

Kotler’s Decision-Making Model as a Predictor of the Consumer Buying Behavior of Young Professionals in the Philippines

The first stage in creating effective marketing strategies is to analyze consumer behavior in the market with regard to needs, attitudes, or behaviors as well as the influence of the environment. The researchers conducted this study to determine Kotler's decision-making model as a Predictor of Consumer Food Buying Behavior. This research aims to determine the perception of the respondents on how they purchase items in terms of the Kotler's Decision-Making Model and how the consumer evaluates the purchase of food items through their behavior. To determine the relationship between the consumer's behaviors based on Kotler's Decision-Making Model, the researchers used a descriptive design to gather quantifiable data for factual examination of the population sample. The respondents of this study are young professionals working and purchasing food items and living at the three (3) chosen barangay such as Barangay Poblacion, Guadalupe Viejo, and Guadalupe Nuevo. The total population of the study was 100 respondents. The researchers formulate a survey questionnaire through google forms for the data gathering procedure. This research shows a significant relationship between the customer behaviors during the journey and consumer buying behavior using Kotler's Decision-Making model. It shows only that attitude, norms, and intention play a significant role when a consumer decides whether to purchase or not the items. Culture, demand, and willingness to engage or buy the product are vital in the decision-making process. Finally, based on the study's findings, business strategies have been proposed that can be utilized by the business owners and marketing strategist for their business or companies employed.

Collaborative Governance of Tourism Development in Sidomulyo Village, Jember Regency

This research aims to determine the collaborative governance of tourism development in Sidomulyo Village. Then, in this study, qualitative research was used with a descriptive method, and data gathering procedures included observation, interviews, and recording, as well as primary and secondary data sources. The theory employed is Emerson and Tina Nabatchi's. The findings of this study show that collaborative governance can influence the dynamics of collaboration, cooperative activities, and the impacts of village tourism development. It can be concluded that collaborative governance of tourism development in Sidomulyo Village has a social and economic impact, even if the growth is not maximized due to various impediments.

Repurchase Intentions of Money Remittance Centers’ Customers in SOCCSKSARGEN: A Structural Analysis

The paper aimed to understand the drivers of commitment, aspects of commitment, trust, and repurchase intention of money remittance center customers on their choice of money remittance center in the selected cities of SOCCSKSARGEN. Data were gathered from 410 respondents throughout the four key cities in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region using purposive random sampling. A self-constructed questionnaire was utilized during the data gathering procedure. Using descriptive statistics, the research found that the respondents were mostly female, aged 20 to 29 years old. Employees and students comprised about eighty-five percent of the respondents. The majority were using their preferred money remittance for more than one year but less than three years, and about thirty-five percent were making a money remittance transaction once per month. The results of the regression and structural equation modeling were consistent in finding that only affective and calculative commitment had a significant influence on the repurchase intentions of customers in money remittance centers and that trust predicted all aspects of commitment. Economic, social, and resource drivers influenced customer commitment, which supported Lacey’s driver of commitment model. The results of SEM suggested the high influence of trust towards relationship quality building among money remittance center customers.

A systematic review of critical thinking for Engineering Students in Chinese classrooms

<p class="Abstract">As a result of fast technical breakthroughs, globalization, a customer-centric emphasis, and team-based design techniques, 21st century workplace expectations for engineers have evolved. These changes need that engineering graduates possess highly developed critical thinking abilities in order to work at a high level in the engineering field. Critical thinking has been introduced as a fundamental ability in the new Skills Framework. Countries from all over the globe have taken steps to foster the development of critical thinking skills in their citizens, and researchers from a variety of fields pay attention to and conduct critical thinking research. However, comprehensive research on the teaching and learning of critical thinking in the Chinese setting is scarce. This study examines the research literature on critical thinking in Chinese classrooms in order to discover which theories and research methodologies are applied in critical thinking research. By scanning the CNKI and Web of Science databases, 63 Chinese and English publications were discovered using the PRISMA model. The analysis demonstrates that Chinese schools lack theoretical applications of critical thinking research. In the meanwhile, three distinct research techniques are used, however quantitative research approaches have the most papers. According to research, anyone interested in studying critical thinking should be familiar with its theory. In addition, researchers must use a range of study methodologies to guarantee that the results give information beyond summaries of critical thinking. Finally, Chinese researchers on critical thinking need greater exposure to qualitative data sources in order to modify their data gathering procedures.</p>

Exploring the association between academic procrastination and psychological well-being among university students: A case study of the blended learning model at a public university in Jordan

Blended learning combines traditional education with digital technologies. The current study investigates the levels of academic procrastination and psychological well-being and examines the correlation between these two variables among students in blended learning in a public university in Jordan. The sample encompassed 709 students, consisting of individuals from both genders. The data-gathering procedure involved the utilization of measurement instruments to assess both academic procrastination and psychological well-being. The students exhibited a low level of academic procrastination, pointing toward a positive impact of the blended learning model in their academic environment. This is apparent through the significant rise in their levels of psychological well-being. Intriguingly, an inverse correlation between academic procrastination and psychological well-being was noted. Furthermore, the findings indicated that academic procrastination exerts a detrimental influence on psychological well-being, aligning with the outcomes documented in the literature review, which emphasized how academic procrastination diminishes subjective well-being and reduces overall happiness. This study is confined to a specific university context and the sphere of blended learning, thereby limiting its generalizability to other educational models.

Educational Governance in Myanmar Towards Leveling-Up to Global IR 4.0 Standards

The research objectives are to present the current profile of Myanmar Education, to provide a Global IR 4.0 Education, to describe Global IR 4.0 Education Governance, and to bridge the gap between Myanmar Education Governance to leveling up to Global IR 4.0 Education Governance. As research design, historical, descriptive, and comparative are applied to get effective beneficiaries for the readers, and as the methodologies questionnaire, interview, and survey are effectively applied in the current research. Besides, the methods of data gathering procedure and statistical treatment of data or data analysis are the main generators to complete this study effectively. The respondents of this study are 108 members of the educational functionaries, among them 78 people are educators and 30 people are educational officials. The variables such as technical skills, facility, teaching technological competency, and communication skills are considered for the assessment of the extent of Myanmar Education 4.0, and the variables such as the teaching curriculum, technology standards, and technological curriculum are involved for determining the assessment of the extent of education governance. According to the 108 members of the educational functionaries of the respondents, the assessment of the extent of Myanmar education 4.0 and the assessment of the extent of education governance is “extensive” or limited. Therefore, the researcher proposes a framework that includes five components such as constructive criticism, personalized education, industry-ready students, and information and technology infrastructure. These five components- the framework is to level up the Myanmar education governance towards Global IR 4.0 standards. Keywords: Global IR 4.0 Education, Educational Governance, technical skills, technology infrastructure

Teachers' implementation of socio-scientific issues-based approach in teaching science: A needs assessment

This study made a preliminary attempt to conduct a needs assessment of teachers' implementation of the SSI-based approach in teaching Science by exploring Filipino teachers' awareness, perceived need, readiness, and willingness. It also aimed to determine which among the demographic profile of the teachers had significant differences in their perceived need and readiness. A needs assessment using a quantitative survey research design was employed in this study. The data-gathering procedure was done using a validated online survey questionnaire with a Cronbach alpha of 0.89. A total of 124 science teachers took part in this study throughout the two-week implementation. The gathered data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that more than half of the teachers were highly aware of the SSI-based approach and perceived the need for its implementation in science classes. Teachers were also willing to participate in an SSI training program to learn more about it and develop their own SSI-related materials. Furthermore, gender and specialization significantly differed in teachers' perceived need, while specialization significantly differed in readiness. This study can be used as a basis for further research on teachers' perceptions and views of implementing the SSI-based approach.

UNLEASHING HIDDEN POTENTIALS: THE EFFECT OF SELF-RECORDING IN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

The purpose of this study was to know the effects of using self-recording in peer and self-assessment in language learning. This mixed-method research design with post-test control groups utilized speaking tests, rubrics, self-assessment checklists, interview guides, and teaching scenarios to collect data. Instrument preparation, validation, and reliability tests were all part of rigorous data-gathering procedures. Using stratified random sampling, participants were divided into control and experimental groups. Each group received different treatment, using self-recording for peer and self-assessment in the experimental group and traditional oral presentations in the control group. Speaking performances by students were recorded for self-and peer assessment, whereas the control group was assessed using a teacher's criteria. The results of the posttest showed that the experimental group fared much better than the control group, demonstrating the superior effectiveness of self-recording in enhancing speaking skill. In addition, the results of the interview confirmed that self-recording is meaningful for self-control, feedback, time-shifted assessment, equity, and fairness. More importantly, the transformative power of self-recording in assessments highlights the critical function of self-recording in strengthening self-regulation abilities. Thus, in educational and assessment contexts, this technique has the potential to unleash hidden self-regulation capacities, resulting in deep personal development and positive transformations.

X Users’ perspectives toward the use of alternate universe as an online platform to improve EFL writing skill

The purpose of this study to investigates the perspective of fanfiction readers on Twitter to improve their daily writing skills through Alternate Universe. This study used a qualitative descriptive method to obtain data from interviews. The type of method is a phenomenological approach by exploring the participant's subjective perspective on the Alternate Universe phenomenon on Twitter. The researcher interviewed five sources of Twitter users based on criteria have been settled, such as age, how often they read, how they felt about reading Alternate Universe, and their opinion about the Alternate Universe phenomenon. Data analysis applied consists of reduction of data, display of data, and conclusion illustrating or verification. The researcher used a variety of data-gathering procedures, such as in-depth interviews, to collect data or obtain information in a more detailed manner. The results of research through in-depth interview process with various informants' backgrounds. Based on interviews, they get heartfelt every time they read AU. Also, Alternate Universe can provide them with new knowledge. Thus, they could learn something new, such as new vocabulary, and discover motivation to write neatly.