Educational Planning Research Articles

How to establish a new medical school? A scoping review of the key considerations.

Establishing new medical schools in medically under-served regions is suggested as part of the solution to the problem of doctor shortages and maldistributions. Establishing a new medical school is, however, a complex undertaking with high financial and political stakes. Critically, the evidence-base for this significant activity has not previously been elucidated. This paper presents the first scoping review on this vitally important, yet under-researched aspect of medical education and health workforce planning. To better understand the process of new medical school establishment, this review posed two research questions: (1) What is the nature of the available literature on establishing a new medical school?; (2) What are the key factors to be considered when establishing a new medical school? Five databases and grey literature were searched in 2015 and 2021 for English-language articles, using search terms related to new medical schools and their establishment. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were based on relevance and suitability in answering the research questions. Seventy-eight articles were analysed both structurally and thematically to understand the nature of the literature and the key considerations involved. Structurally, most articles were descriptive pieces outlining personal and institutional experiences and did not make use of research methodologies nor theory. Thematically, thirteen key considerations were identified including reasons for establishment; location choices; leadership and governance; costs and funding; partnerships; staffing; student numbers; student recruitment; curriculum design and implementation; clinical training sites; buildings and facilities; information and technology resources; and accreditation. Significant gaps in the literature included how to obtain the initial permission from governing authorities and the personal costs and burnout experienced by founding leaders and staff. Although, the literature on new medical school establishment is empirically and theoretically under-developed, it is still useful and reveals a number of important considerations that could assist founding leaders and teams to maximise the outcomes and impact of their establishment efforts. Critically, the evidence-base underpinning this complex undertaking needs to be better informed by theory and research.

Artificial intelligence in respiratory care: knowledge, perceptions, and practices-a cross-sectional study.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reforming healthcare, particularly in respiratory medicine and critical care, by utilizing big and synthetic data to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic benefits. This survey aimed to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and practices of respiratory therapists (RTs) regarding AI to effectively incorporate these technologies into the clinical practice. The study approved by the institutional review board, aimed at the RTs working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The validated questionnaire collected reflective insights from 448 RTs in Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, Fisher's exact test, and chi-square test were used to evaluate the significance of the data. The survey revealed a nearly equal distribution of genders (51% female, 49% male). Most respondents were in the 20-25 age group (54%), held bachelor's degrees (69%), and had 0-5 years of experience (73%). While 28% had some knowledge of AI, only 8.5% had practical experience. Significant gender disparities in AI knowledge were noted (p < 0.001). Key findings included 59% advocating for basics of AI in the curriculum, 51% believing AI would play a vital role in respiratory care, and 41% calling for specialized AI personnel. Major challenges identified included knowledge deficiencies (23%), skill enhancement (23%), and limited access to training (17%). In conclusion, this study highlights differences in the levels of knowledge and perceptions regarding AI among respiratory care professionals, underlining its recognized significance and futuristic awareness in the field. Tailored education and strategic planning are crucial for enhancing the quality of respiratory care, with the integration of AI. Addressing these gaps is essential for utilizing the full potential of AI in advancing respiratory care practices.

Analisis Kesesuaian Metode Pembelajaran dengan Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP) dari Capaian Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Cibungbulang Bogor

"Analysis of the Suitability of Learning Methods with the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) for Islamic Religious Education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Cibungbulang Bogor" The background of this research is the Learning Implementation Plan whose contents are not in accordance with the implementation of learning in the field. 1) What is the learning method for Islamic religious education at MTs Al-Itqon Cibungbulang Bogor? 2. What is the Learning Implementation Plan at MTs Al-itqon Cibungbulang Bogor? 3. What are the learning methods used in the learning implementation plan (RPP) for Islamic religious education at Al-itqon Madrasah Tsanawiyah Bogor? The aim of this research is to find out: 1. Islamic religious education learning methods at MadrasahnTsanawiyah Al-Itqon Cibungbulang Bogor. 2. Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) material for Islamic religious education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Cibungbulang Bogor. 3. What are the learning methods used in the plan for implementing Islamic religious education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Bogor? This research method uses qualitative field methods. Data was collected using several qualitative data collection techniques, namely; 1). interview, 2). observation, 3). documentation, and 4). focused discussion (Focus Group Discussion). The research described previously can be concluded. 1. The Islamic religious education learning method at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Bogor is: a. Lecture Method b. Question and Answer Method c. Discussion Method d. Demonstration Method e. Experimental Method f. Inquiry Method g. Unit Teaching Method h. Simulation Method i. Assignment Method j. Group Work Method. The learning implementation plan (RPP) for Islamic religious education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Bogor contains learning objectives, learning materials and learning methods and steps for learning activities. The learning method used in the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) for Islamic religious education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Itqon Bogor is by using a learning by doing system, inquiry method, question and answer method, demonstration method, and lecture method.

Perencanaan Strategi Pendidikan di MIN 05 Labuhanbatu

This research aims to analyze the strategic planning of education at MIN 05 Labuhanbatu. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, using data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and document studies. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The subjects of this research are the head of the madrasa, teachers, and students at MIN 05 Labuhanbatu. The results show that the strategic planning of education at MIN 05 Labuhanbatu includes: (1) analysis of internal and external environments, (2) setting of vision, mission, and goals, (3) strategy selection, (4) strategy implementation, and (5) evaluation and control. It can be concluded that MIN 05 Labuhanbatu has conducted educational strategic planning well, encompassing environmental analysis, vision, mission, and goal setting, strategy selection, implementation, as well as evaluation and control. This indicates that the madrasa has good management in handling education.

Penyuluhan Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini (PIAUD) di TK Darul Fahmi Kecamatan Bandar Masilam Kab. Simalungun

This article was composed in view of the consequences of exploration which plans to make sense of expert educators and look for data about PAUD instructors' endeavors in creating instructor impressive skill and educational program improvement in light of the 2013 educational plan based kindergarten utilizing a subjective methodology. The conversation bunch was then dissected by decrease, order and confirmation. This examination looks to see if an expert educator can foster a kindergarten unit level educational program in light of the 2013 educational plan and assume a significant part in movements of every sort. From this exploration the creator can reason that the advancement of impressive skill of PIAUD educators can't be isolated from the mediation of bosses other than the job of the school head. With the improvement of expert PIAUD educators, the capacity of instructors to foster the 2013 Educational plan Based Kindergarten Level Educational program will likewise increment.

ROLE STRESS DAN TURNOVER INTENTION: STUDI EMPIRIS MENGGUNAKAN PERSPEKTIF TEORI PERAN

As professionals, Tax Consultants and their employees within a Tax Consulting Office (KKP) provide education, development, and thorough planning to ensure the successful implementation of tax obligations. Differences in opinions between taxpayers and fiscal authorities also represent situations where Tax Consultants and their employees cannot escape role stress in their jobs. This is due to boundary-spanning activities (BSA) that are highly susceptible to role stress. The experienced stress can trigger discomfort at work, thus increasing the desire to change jobs and seek other employment alternatives. In this context, turnover intentions can be triggered by role stress. The population in this study includes all Tax Consultants working at the Tax Consulting Offices (KKP) in Bali Province who hold a practice license. The sample was selected using the purposive sampling method. The selection criteria for the sample members were: (1) active status not limited by position, whether as Partner, Manager/Assistant Manager, Supervisor, or Junior Consultant; (2) a minimum of one year of employment. Primary data was gathered through questionnaires and then processed using SPSS statistical software to determine whether hypotheses were rejected or accepted. The variables used in the study will each be detailed in indicators and subsequently transformed into questionnaire items in the research instrument. Data collection involved questionnaires followed by validity and reliability tests. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression. The study's findings indicate that tax consultants' intentions to leave their jobs are affected by role conflict, role ambiguity, and role overload, partially and simultaneously.

Management in domestic accounting

The present work on Household Accounting: family budget proposes to study the role of integrated accounting in the daily life of individuals. The objective is to show the importance of accounting for the control of financial education planning, in order to achieve family stability. For data collection, information was extracted through bibliographic research and through the application of a questionnaire composed of six closed questions and two open questions for discussion. The questionnaire was answered in the classroom by 32 students, thus composing the sample of this study. The data were analyzed as a percentage and later presented in a pie format to clarify doubts. The results showed that the students are inserted in the accounting environment, aiming at a healthy administration in the environment in which they live, especially in the domestic environment

Level of Compliance with Spanish Guideline Recommendations in the Management of Asthma.

To describe the clinical management of asthmatic patients and the level of compliance with the Guía Española para el Manejo del Asma (GEMA, Spanish Guidelines for Asthma Management) in the influential al area of Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Málaga (Spain). Descriptive, cross-sectional study in asthma patients from the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital influential area, Málaga (Spain). Asthma Control Test (ACT) results, demographic and clinical characteristics, and GEMA indicators of quality asthma care were obtained from each participating patient. Two hundred and eighty-eight patients (64.2% woman, mean age 48.6 years) were included in the study. The evaluation of the level of compliance with the GEMA quality indicators showed that in 20.8% of the patients the diagnosis of asthma was confirmed by spirometry and bronchodilator test, and 52.5% of the patients with suspicion of allergic asthma performed a sensitization test. Among the smoker patients, 76.3% were recommended to stop smoking; 14.2% of the patients received a paper-based educational plan. Regarding asthma treatment, 92.3% of patients with persistent asthma received inhaled glucocorticoids (IGC). IGC and LABA were the most common treatments for asthma, used in combination (ICG + LABA) in 139 (48.3%) patients; 32.6% discontinued SABA treatment during the study period. Asthma was well controlled in 54.9% of the patients (ACT score ≥20), and 13.9% of the patients registered exacerbations during the previous year with a mean (SD) of 1.38 (0.74) events. Most of the GEMA quality indicators of asthma care are not followed in real-world clinical practice. Specialists select the best option among the available treatments but there is an unmet need for training plans in other relevant aspects, such as diagnosis and/or disease monitoring.

SCHOOL CULTURAL PRACTICES AND LEARNERS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA: A CASE OF GASABO DISTRICT

This study investigates the impact of positive cultural practices in schools on the academic performance of learners in public primary schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda. It focuses on three key objectives: identifying the cultural practices upheld by school leaders, assessing the correlation between these practices and learners academic outcomes, and determining the overall influence of these practices on academic achievement. The research adopts both descriptive and correlational research designs, with data collected from a sample of 168 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 24, employing descriptive, correlational, and regression analyses to address the research questions. The findings reveal that 48.6% of schools do not prioritize cultural practices as a mean to enhance academic performance. However, 78.8% of respondents indicated that academic outcomes, including promotion, graduation rates, repetition rates, and test scores, are significantly influenced by the daily operations of schools. Additionally, 56.3% of respondents agreed that school norms, vision, goals, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment methods play a crucial role in academic success. Regression analysis demonstrated that school cultural practices account for 79.3% of the variance in academic performance (R-square), with a strong positive correlation (Pearsons coefficient = 0.916, p-value &lt; 0.01) between these practices and academic outcomes. The study concludes that the implementation of shared goals, school symbols, norms, and positive teacher-learner relationships can significantly enhance academic performance. It recommends that the Rwandan Ministry of Education and educational planners provide training on cultural practices to school leaders to further improve learner outcomes.

A Study on Korean Cultural Education Plans Using Regional Cultural Resources: Focusing on the Culture of Gangwon Region

A Study on Korean Cultural Education Plans Using Regional Cultural Resources: Focusing on the Culture of Gangwon Region

Extent of Parents Involvement in Enhancing Public Secondary School Students' Discipline in Siha District, Tanzania

Abstract: This study investigated the extent to which parent involvement can enhance the discipline of public secondary school students in Siha District. The study employed a convergent design under a mixed-method approach. The targeted population of 17 public secondary schools contains 17 heads of schools, 17 discipline teachers, and 7553 students from public secondary schools in Siha District. A stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 380 students from 15 schools, and a total population purposive sampling technique was used for 15 heads of schools and 15 discipline teachers to form a sample of 410 respondents. The study utilised questionnaires and interview guides for data collection, with instrument validation done by experts in educational planning and admiration at Mwenge Catholic University. The established reliability coefficients for students Likert items found in questionnaires were 0.842. The reliability of qualitative research tools was established through triangulation. The qualitative data were presented in narrative form and direct quotations and analysed thematically. The quantitative data were presented in a table and summarised in frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. Rigorous adherence to ethical concerns all over the study. The study found that, to a large extent, parent involvement enhances discipline among public secondary school students. The study concluded that parental involvement is crucial in improving student discipline in public secondary schools. The study recommends prioritising parental involvement in addressing student discipline issues rather than resorting to other strategies.

Navigating priorities: Assessing the challenges of curriculum reform in Turkish Urban and Regional Planning Schools

Planning departments in Türkiye recently witnessed a boom. In less than 20 years, the number of universities offering urban planning programs increased from a dozen to 45, most accepting students with limited resources. Urban planning education has faced many challenges over the last two decades, and offering education with limited resources carried this problem to another level, increasing concerns among scholars about the quality of the education and the learning outcomes a planner should possess at graduation. While planning schools in Türkiye deals with the issues above, global debates in planning education revolve around integrating topics such as climate change, inequality, informality, and decolonization into the curriculum. This study aimed to reveal to what extent global issues find their way into Turkish planning school agendas in an environment where more pressing matters threaten the quality of education. To look further into this issue, all documents published by TUPOB (Türkiye Planning Schools Association) since its foundation were analyzed, and seven in-depth interviews with TUPOB members were conducted. A predominantly qualitative approach was utilized. The findings suggest that the lack of resources is the most critical problem for urban planning schools, followed by insufficient teaching faculty. The curriculum updates and integration of global issues such as climate change and urban poverty come later in the priorities list. This research showed that concerns regarding resources and lack of standards take precedence over global discussions in planning curricula.

Forecasting the incidence frequencies of schizophrenia using deep learning

Mental disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, and accurate incidence forecasting is crucial for effective mental health strategies. This study developed a long short-term memory (LSTM)-based recurrent neural network model to predict schizophrenia in inpatients in Taiwan. Data was collected on individuals aged over 20 years and diagnosed with schizophrenia between 1998 and 2015 from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). The study compared six models, including LSTM, exponential smoothing, autoregressive integrated moving average, particle swarm optimization (PSO), PSO-based support vector regression, and deep neural network models, in terms of their predictive performance. The results showed that the LSTM model had the best accuracy, with the lowest mean absolute percentage error (2.34), root mean square error (157.42), and mean average error (154,831.70). This finding highlights the reliability of the LSTM model for forecasting mental disorder incidence. The study's findings provide valuable insights that can help government administrators devise clinical strategies for schizophrenia, and policymakers can use these predictions to formulate healthcare education and financial planning initiatives, fostering support networks for patients, caregivers, and the public.

Study on the Concept Map of Parental Media Literacy for Early Childhood Media Literacy

Objectives: Media literacy is recognized as an essential competency for adapting to a changing world, and early childhood media literacy is crucial for promoting a safe growth environment. Parental media literacy significantly influences children's media literacy and plays a significant role in providing ways to interact with digital media. This study aimed to understand the concept of media literacy as perceived by parents of young children.Methods: Twenty parents of young children brainstormed and wrote sentences according to the procedure described by Kane and Trochim (2007). Subsequently, 200 parents were asked to evaluate the importance of the selected sentences. The selected sentences were analyzed through multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis using SPSS 27.0.Results: Parents of young children perceived media literacy through concept mapping with two dimensions and six clusters. These six clusters were “online problem solving,” “media usage rules management,” “media content utilization education,” “media information filtering,” “media selection evaluation,” and “media device utilization support.” Among these, the media usage rule management cluster was recognized as the most important, whereas the media device utilization support cluster was recognized as the least important. Among the statements, the statement “For young children, needs to manage media content and time” was considered relatively important, and the statement, “Can look at it and follow it” was considered relatively insignificant.Conclusion: Based on these results, we discuss the importance of media literacy for parents of young children, the development of a media literacy scale for parents, and the preparation of a media literacy education plan for parents.

People Don’t Practice What They Preach? Inclusive Educational Policy and Exclusionary Practices for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in China’s Compulsory Education: A Critical Assessment

Purpose: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by behavioral deficits. In China, children with ASD find themselves critically challenged due to inadequate support and insufficient awareness among the general public. Methods: This paper illustrates the implementation of Learning in Regular Classroom Program (LRC) in China, comparing and deconstructing the special education policies in two consecutive phases in a southern metropolis in China. Results: A Critical assessment reveals 1) retrogression in guiding principles, 2) inconsistent models of disabilities, 3) consistent use of enrolment rate as Key Performance Index (KPI) and 4) non-mandatory use of language to guide implementation. Conclusion: The widening gap between the conceptualization and realization of the LRC in China is beyond question. Suggested solutions are: 1) professional projection of possible challenges for children with ASD; 2) adequate supply of resource classrooms and special education teachers appointed for the implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP); 3) a statutory code of practice in ASD studies.

EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL NA PERSPECTIVA INCLUSIVA

This case study brings reflections on possibilities for implementing the concept of a school for all in everyday school life, reinforcing the importance of the struggle movement for people with disabilities in our country. It focuses on the situation of Special Education in the municipality of Miracema/RJ based on a comparative analysis between the Municipal Education Plan (2015-2025) and normative and political devices (such as: the National Education Plan, the Law of Guidelines and Bases of Education and the National Policy on Special Education from the Perspective of Inclusive Education) that guarantee education for all as a human right. The work carried out by the municipality's Specialized Assistance Center (NAE) is also analyzed. Methodologically, the study was carried out taking bibliographic and documentary research as its starting point. It is theoretically based on authors such as: Paulo Freire, Maria Tereza Mantoan and Rita de Cassia Fumegalli. It is concluded that the municipality of Miracema has been expanding its horizons with regard to the implementation of what is implied by goal 4 of the National Education Plan and the National Special Education Policy from the Perspective of Inclusive Education, seeking to promote a break with related social prejudices to the education of students with disabilities, charting a new path, where the commitment is to an education that proposes to be universal, which must include diversity, moving away from standardized models, which do not respect the reality of students and their families and promote scenarios of exclusion and school failure.

PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS INCLUSIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA

This research sought to analyze the scientific production on the pedagogical practices used by Elementary Education teachers, which favor the learning of students with disabilities from the analytical perspective of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). A bibliographic search was carried out based on three keywords: disability, pedagogical practices and inclusion. For all documents found, inclusion criteria were determined: addressing pedagogical practices with students with disabilities, publications between 2011 and 2022, through the Portal de Periódicos da CAPES and having: “pedagogical practice”, in the title and abstract. As a result, 16 articles were found, highlighting the understanding of teachers about Inclusive Education, the performance of Specialized Educational Assistance (SEA), the use of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), positive stimulation of teachers and family in education. The survey also pointed out the challenges of adapting the school curriculum and training teachers for a teaching that contemplates everyone's participation and learning. Under the critical analysis of the UDL approach, this study showed that we are still far from having curricula and teachers prepared to carry out pedagogical practices that everyone can participate in without the need for adaptations during classes in Basic Education.

Responding to a global crisis: challenges of and strategies for online emergency remote teaching of media production courses

ABSTRACT The current investigation deepens our knowledge of emergency remote teaching’s (ERT’s) impact on tertiary-level media production courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We draw on the accounts of instructors of media production courses to identify the repercussions of ERT on the teaching of such courses. We also unearth strategies used by instructors during pandemic ERT as they confronted disruptions to the delivery of their curricula. We gathered qualitative data using semi-structured interviews and conducted a thematic analysis. In doing so, this study reveals pedagogical, sociopsychological and other tensions arising from the sudden shift in teaching media production courses in a physical classroom to a virtual space. The findings identify an array of strategies employed during ERT to ameliorate these tensions. This study’s insights provoke a discussion about integrating disaster response and crisis management as part of curriculum design and educational planning for media education in higher education institutions.

Quadratic p-Median Problem: A Bender’s Decomposition and a Meta-Heuristic Local-Based Approach

In this paper, the quadratic p-median optimization problem is discussed, where the goal is to connect users to a selected group of facilities (emergency services, telecommunications servers, healthcare facilities) at the lowest possible cost. The problem is aimed at minimizing the cost of connecting these selected facilities. The costs are symmetric, meaning connecting two different points is the same in both directions. This problem extends the traditional p-median problem, a combinatorial problem used in various fields like facility location, network design, transportation, supply chain networks, emergency services, healthcare, and education planning. Surprisingly, the quadratic version has not been thoroughly considered in the literature. The paper highlights the formulation of two mixed-integer quadratic programming models to find optimal solutions to this problem. One model is a classic formulation, and the other is based on set cover theory. Linear versions and Bender’s decomposition formulations for each model are also derived. A Bender’s decomposition is solved using an algorithm that adds constraints during each iteration to improve the solution. Lazy constraints in the Gurobi solver’s branch and cut algorithm are dynamically added whenever a mixed-integer programming solution is found. Additionally, an efficient local search meta-heuristic is proposed that usually finds optimal solutions for tested instances. Challenging instances with up to 60 facilities and 2000 users are successfully solved. Our results show that Bender’s models with lazy constraints are the most effective for Euclidean and random test cases, achieving optimal solutions in less CPU time. The meta-heuristic also finds near-optimal solutions rapidly for these cases.

Compliance to Medication Management and Mental Health Status of Elderly Hypertensive Patients: Basis of Educational Health Program

Objective: The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension. Method: The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling. Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a checklist. Ethical practices were strictly observed. Results: A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance, with female patients showing worse compliance. Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression. The study also found no significant association between gender, age, education level, marital status, living standards, and medication compliance. Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities, lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment, and basic family needs. The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics, low income, and lack of family support. Conclusion: Based on the results, the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families, to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center. The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance, encourage active participation, and provide access to medical and mental health clinics, support groups, and counseling services.