Educational Assistance Research Articles

A research on the people’s perception and expectations and the behaviours of the cooperative partners in Balıkesir

<p>The study attempts to learn the perceptions of people living in Balıkesir about cooperatives and their expectations from cooperatives. It also aims to learn the thoughts of cooperative members about cooperative activities and the behavior of each member. Within the scope of the research, 724 people from Balıkesir were interviewed. Meetings were held for discussions. The public’s perception of cooperatives in Balıkesir is generally positive. However, unsuccessful attempts and the difficulty of establishing a joint business also cause negative criticism. The public expects supervision and educational assistance from the government and financial support from the municipality. There are many reasons to become a member of cooperatives. However, the first thing to do is to facilitate the work related to the activity. Acting in solidarity with other people is also an important motivation for becoming a member. In Balıkesir, it is not regular for cooperative members to attend cooperative general assembly meetings. At the same time, their desire to take part in cooperative management and control bodies is low. The success level of cooperatives varies according to the expectations of the members. In Balıkesir, 36.7% of the members find the technical information provision activity of the cooperative sufficient, while 32.7% find the product marketing activity sufficient. The majority of cooperative members in Balıkesir find the financial aid activities of cooperatives incomplete. At the same time, they generally find the product purchase price of cooperatives inadequate.</p>

Five Evidence-Based Strategies to Foster a Culture of Well-Being in Physician Assistant Education.

The objective of this study was to discuss evidence-based strategies to promote a culture of well-being with physician assistant (PA) education. Published literature on medical student, resident, and PA student well-being was reviewed with findings subsequently categorized according to well-being strategy. Five themes were found from existing well-being research within medical student and PA student education: faculty role modeling and support, dedicated curricular time, pass/fail grading schema and de-emphasizing grades, peer support and learning communities, and evaluation importance. Physician assistant educators may be able to foster a culture of well-being for their students by making even small adjustments to the existing educational curriculum.

Perspective on the Journal of Physician Assistant Education : From Association Newsletter to Academic Peer-Reviewed Journal Celebrating 25 Years.

For 25 years, the Journal of PA Education (JPAE) and its predecessor publications have been the pre-eminent venues for disseminating and promulgating information and research on the physician assistant (PA) profession. In this article, former and current editors in chief have compiled a detailed history of the journal, its development, and its trajectory into the future, outlining the journey taken by Association of PA Programs/PA Education Association to catalog faculty scholarship through a peer-reviewed journal. Allowing for the referencing of articles and thus adding to the body of knowledge on PAs and PA education, JPAE has not only endured but thrived. This article speaks to the collective effort and excellence of staff, and the many volunteer reviewers, feature editors, and editorial board members who have nurtured JPAE along the way through numerous changes, challenges, and triumphs.

CADCA: Primary prevention workers need education, better pay, recognition

Prevention in the substance use disorder area falls into two main categories: primary and secondary. Primary prevention means preventing substance use before it starts, and this is normally not stressed in education programs. CADCA, which specializes in primary prevention as an organization, would like to see more emphasis and a much larger investment in education, training and technical assistance, consultant Sue Thau told ADAW last week. In addition, prevention professionals need to be recognized “as being on a highly skilled career path, with expanded job opportunities and competitive wages.”

Abstract PO2-17-05: Pharmacy fills but not baseline distress or other clinical factors can identify those at high risk for early adjuvant endocrine therapy discontinuation

Abstract Background Completion of the recommended 5-10 year course of adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) course is low, and few risk factors for discontinuation have been identified. We examined factors associated with early AET discontinuation in a large cohort with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and other measures routinely used in clinical care at four sites within an academic health system's multidisciplinary cancer center. Methods We examined postmenopausal women with stage I-III hormone-receptor positive breast cancer identified using the registry at an academic multidisciplinary cancer center 2014-19 who received a prescription for AET, and followed them for up to 5 years. Breast cancer extent of disease and treatments, Elixhauser comorbidity index, medication number and sociodemographic characteristics (age, race/ethnicity, insurance, area deprivation index of zip code of residence) were abstracted from the electronic health record (EHR). PRO measures included the Distress Thermometer (DT, scored 0-10) and its associated problem list (39 yes/no questions), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (depression), all administered routinely as part of clinical care between diagnosis date and start of AET. If >1 PRO performed during that time, the measure closest to AET start was used. DT was dichotomized using the clinically accepted score of 4 as the threshold for severe distress, as was Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression ( >5). AET prescription information included both prescription date from the EHR, and prescription fills assessed using an all-payer pharmacy data source. AET was defined as discontinued (d/c) when no prescription had been filled at any pharmacy for at least 90 days. We used nonparametric hypotheses test for two-samples (d/c vs. no d/c) as well as Kaplan-Meier product-limit time-to-event analyses with censoring for recurrence, death, or change of provider, and advanced machine learning to examine the association of these variables with discontinuation prior to five years. 54 curated covariates were examined in all, corresponding to a Bonferroni statistical significance p-value threshold of 0.001 to control type I error. Sensitivity analyses were performed to 1)use alternative date of DT (closest to diagnosis date) and 2)to examine d/c defined as 180 days. Results Among the cohort of 985 women (74% stage I, 25% Elixhauser comorbidity score >2), 36.9% had a DT >4, and 6.7% a PHQ-9 >5. The cohort had a median followup time of 954 days, and during followup 291 women ( 29.5) % discontinued before completion of the 5-year course or censoring for death, change to a provider outside the system or study end date in 2021. Over 40% of women who stopped filling prescriptions never had their prescriptions discontinued by their physician in the EHR. None of the examined variables including those for Distress and PL, PHQ-9 and measures of extent of disease, cancer treatments, medication number and sociodemographic characteristics were associated with early discontinuation. Results were similar in analyses using the DT date closest to diagnosis or a 180-day prescription fill gap. We also used advanced machine learning with respect to time to event discontinuation had similar results. Conclusions. Clinically available EHR data including two PRO measures were not reliable predictors of early discontinuation. However, many women who had discontinued still had orders for AET in the EHR, suggesting that their physicians were unaware that they had stopped filling prescriptions. Future work should examine whether routine monitoring of prescription fills might be enlisted to identify these women and assist with education, supportive care or other assistance to restart. Citation Format: Joan Neuner, Rodney Sparapani, Jacob Tiegs, Vaia Makris, Melinda Stolley, Sailaja Kamaraju, Bradley Crotty, Kathryn Flynn. Pharmacy fills but not baseline distress or other clinical factors can identify those at high risk for early adjuvant endocrine therapy discontinuation [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2023 Dec 5-9; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(9 Suppl):Abstract nr PO2-17-05.

A Social-ecological Perspective on Understanding Facilitators to Access Primary Health Care Services among Ethiopian Immigrant Women in the United States

Abstract: Using a social-ecological model (SEM), this qualitative study explored the facilitators of access to primary health care (PHC) among Ethiopian immigrant women in the U.S. Data were collected through in-depth interviews ( N =21, ≥18 years) and analyzed thematically using Nvivo12. At the individual level, stable employment, insurance, immigration status, proactivity, education, communication skills, and internet usage were identified as facilitators of PHC access. Interpersonal support from family and friends was highlighted as a key facilitator. Institutional facilitators included interpretation services and the sociocultural background of health care providers. On the community level, support from community organizations and residing in certain locations were recognized as facilitators of PHC access. No policy-level facilitators were identified. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening individual and interpersonal capacities, including job opportunities, social support, legal assistance for immigration status, and education and communication skills. Further research is needed to analyze policy gaps and suggest viable solutions.

Physician Assistant Educators' Production Blueprint for Video Pedagogy.

This article presents a blueprint for effective video media production in physician assistant (PA) education based on validated pedagogical practices found in the literature. Using the cognitive load theory and a practical blueprint for video production designed for PA educators, this method aims to improve video production practices and better engage students within a format that improves learning outcomes for a diverse body of PA students. Students are interacting with videos, and there is an opportunity for educators to hone practices in video production to enhance student learning. A literature review of pedagogical practices in video production guides the production blueprint for video production. The practical principles of cognitive load theory improve efficiency in assimilating new information, enhance student engagement, and facilitate active and deep learning for a student learner engaging with the instructional video. Based on the literature and the author's educational video creation experience, a guide in the form of a production blueprint specific to PA education is proposed.

Pembuatan Hidroponik Sistem Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Botol Plastik untuk Tanaman Pakcoy di Dusun Nunggal II Desa Dakung Kabupaten Lombok Tengah

Packaging waste for products or goods that are no longer used can still be recycled into goods that are useful and economically valuable. In general, inorganic waste is very difficult to decompose naturally. The problem of increasing waste volumes needs to be handled wisely so that environmental pollution can be avoided, especially inorganic waste in the form of plastic bottles. The state of society in handling waste, especially plastic bottles, is still very low. One way that can be done is by providing education and direct assistance to the public regarding techniques for managing inorganic waste, especially used bottles or other plastic containers into more useful products. Utilizing used bottles as a medium for hydroponic plants is an effective way to raise public interest and awareness about the importance of managing plastic bottle waste. This activity is also a means of learning and motivating the community about hydroponic business opportunities using plastic bottles. Apart from that, this can be a very productive alternative activity for society.

An Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Curricula Inclusion: A National Study of Physician Assistant Programs.

The health professions education literature shows an increased focus on inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) content in curricula; however, it does not address hours of content or methods for content delivery. The purpose of this study was to describe the delivery of LGBTQ content in physician assistant (PA) education through a national survey of PA programs. In 2021, a national program survey was sent to all US-accredited PA Programs (n = 284) and had a completion rate of 71.8% (n = 204). Descriptive statistics were conducted to describe trends and make comparisons in the delivery of LGBTQ content. Most PA programs are incorporating LGBTQ content into preclinical phases of PA education (81%) and describe that LGBTQ curricula align with institutional values (82%). Most report 1 to 3 hours of preclinical education for all LGBTQ population groups and cite medical interviewing courses as the most frequently used course to address LGTBQ care. Many programs (43%) do not provide instructional hours on LGBTQ content in the clinical phase, and the majority do not offer clinical rotations focused on this care. The results show variability in the level of preparedness that programs report on their students caring for LGBTQ populations. Physician assistant programs are generally integrating the content throughout their didactic curricula; however, few offer clinical experiences focused on caring for patients who are LGBTQ. Offering clinical experiences and assessing student competencies are areas of growth in health professions education as related to LGBTQ health.

Implementation of the Independent College KIP Policy at Tanjungpura University

This research aims to determine the implementation and benefits of the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) Kuliah Merdeka program policy. The model used in this research is the Success model from Ripley and Franklin, namely (1) level of compliance, (2) continuity of implementation, and (3) performance and impact. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with interviews and statistical data analysis with key informants from the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Independent College Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) program has been going well since the program was first proposed to potential recipients of education assistance. Utilizing this program is considered very useful, especially in the field of education. Especially for people who are still unable to meet their needs. The Academic and Student Affairs Bureau has also carried out the process and provided transparent assistance. This shows a commitment to supporting the implementation of the KIP Kuliah Merdeka program.

Assessing Student-Reported Perceptions of Prerequisite Usefulness in Preparation for Didactic Physician Assistant Education.

To gain admittance to a physician assistant (PA) school, applicants must complete program-specific prerequisite courses and experiences. The lack of standardization contributes to complexity, expense, and limits diversity. This research assessed current didactic PA students' perceptions of prerequisite courses, course delivery methods, and direct patient care (DPC) experiences to determine which were perceived as the most useful in preparation for didactic PA education. An online cross-sectional survey was sent to eligible PA students across the United States. The survey collected opinions on the usefulness of commonly required prerequisite courses, course delivery methods, and DPC experiences. Collected data underwent statistical analysis and qualitative analysis for open-response questions. A total of 527 students completed the survey. Greater than 50% reported prerequisite courses in science and psychology as well as speech, ethics, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), medical ethics, medical terminology, and nutrition "prepared them well" or "extremely well." The most frequently recommended educational delivery method was "in person." The DPC experiences reported to best prepare students were Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Scribe. The reported recommended number of DPC hours was 1000 to 1499. Chi-square tests for courses that prepared students "well" and "extremely well" revealed that in-person delivery had a statistically significant association with anatomy, physiology, ethics, CPR, medical ethics, and Spanish. These significant findings should be considered by PA programs when evaluating their requirements for admission. Furthermore, PA education associations should consider universal requirements to reduce applicant barriers, complexity, and expense, which may lead to improved diversity.

Humanoid robot as an educational assistant – insights of speech recognition for online and offline mode of teaching

ABSTRACT Technology has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. With the integration of technological resources, educators can create dynamic and interactive learning environments that offer diverse learning methods. With the help of these resources, students may be able to understand any topic deeply. Incorporating humanoid robots provides a valuable approach that combines the benefits of technology with the personal touch of human interaction. The role of speech is important in education; students might face challenges due to accent and auditory problems. The display of the text on the robot's screen can be beneficial for students to understand the speech better. In the present study, our objective is to integrate speech transcription with the humanoid robot Pepper and to explore its performance as an educational assistant in online and offline modes of teaching. The findings of this study suggest that Pepper's speech recognition system is a suitable candidate for both modes of teaching, regardless of the participant's gender. We expect that integrating humanoid robots into education may lead to more adaptive and efficient teaching and learning, resulting in improved learning outcomes and a richer educational experience.

The new continuing education regulations-A challenge for visceral surgery : Results of a survey among DGAV members and solution strategies of the Young Surgeons

The new competency-based further training regulations (nWBO) for surgical training have been adopted by all German state medical associations. From May to June 2023 the Young Surgeons' Working Group (CAJC) conducted an anonymous online survey among the 5896 members of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV). The survey aimed to assess expectations regarding the nWBO and to develop strategies for enhancing surgical training. With 488 participants (response rate 8.3%) the study is representative. The respondents consisted of 107 continuing education assistants (WBA 21.9%), 69specialist physicians, and 188 senior physicians (specialist physicians 14.1% and senior physicians 38.5%), as well as 107 chief physicians (21.9%). The majority worked in regular care providers (44%), followed by maximum care providers (26.8%) and university clinics (20.1%). Only 22% considered the required operative spectrum of the new medical specialist training regulations (nWBO) to be realistic. Half of the respondents believed that full training in their clinic according to the new catalog will no longer be possible and 54.6% considered achieving the target numbers in 6 years to be impossible or state that they can no longer train the same number of continuing education assistants (WBAs) in the same time frame. Endoscopy (17.1-18.8%), fundoplication (15.4-17.7%) and head and neck procedures (12.1-17.1%) were consistently mentioned as bottlenecks across all levels of care. Rotations for balance were reported to be already established or not necessary in 64.7%. In 48% it was stated that the department had established the partial steps concept. The importance of astructured training concept was considered important by 85% of WBAs, compared to 53.3% of chief physicians (CÄ). If astructured training concept was present in the department, the achievability of the target numbers was significantly assessed more positively in the univariate analysis. In the multivariate analysis, male gender and the status of "habilitated/professor" were independent factors for amore positive assessment of the nWBO. Objective certification of training was considered important by 51.5%. Concerns surround the nWBO and the sentiment is pessimistic. Additional requirements and hospital reforms could exacerbate the situation. Collaboration and rotations are crucial but still insufficiently implemented. Quality-oriented certification could enhance the quality of training.

Research on Blended Teaching Model in Finance and Economics Education using AIGC Technology

The paper explores how AIGC technology impacts blended education in finance and economics education, seeking to introduce innovative ideas and techniques for education reform and innovation. First, I focus on AIGC technology’s capabilities, particularly in boosting education effectiveness and fostering creative thought processes; Second, I introduce AIGC technology’s distinct use in blended learning, including content generation, customizing educational routes, as well as mechanisms for interaction and feedback; Third, I explore the challenges and methods of integrating AIGC technology into blended education, such as training teachers in AIGC technology and ensuring data security. The paper argues that AIGC technology offers robust technical assistance for blended education in finance and economics, enhancing individualized instruction and elevating the quality of teaching. However, we also need to consider the importance of integrity and uniform management to guarantee the safety and ethical aspects of teaching.

Digital Economic Education and MSME Assistance Project Bamboo to Improve the Quality and Quantity of Bamboo Products in Pendem Village, Mojogedang District

Digital Economic Education and MSME Assistance Project Bamboo to Improve the Quality and Quantity of Bamboo Products in Pendem Village, Mojogedang District

Leadership From a Different Lens: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Education.

Physician assistant (PA) educators are responsible for preparing the next generation of PAs to be not only healthcare providers but also healthcare leaders. Regardless of whether advanced practice providers choose to pursue formal leadership roles in healthcare, they will undoubtedly be expected to possess and exhibit leadership skills. The PA profession indicates leadership as an important professional competency, yet leadership training is rare in current curricula. The PA community should consider the importance of leadership training for educators as they influence future PAs and the way PA students will affect their future patients and the healthcare systems for which they work. The aim of this article was to bring awareness to the need for leadership skill training in PA education, to review common leadership styles in healthcare, and to offer practical leadership tips to healthcare educators.

Teknologi Dekafeinasi Biji Kopi Sederhana Untuk Industri Kecil di Desa Sriwulan Kabupaten Kendal

Coffee is one of the leading commodities in Sriwulan Village, Kendal. This certainly has great potential for the economy to grow the MSME movement in the local community. The superior product that has been marketed is ground coffee in general which has quite a high caffeine content. Coffee with low caffeine content is currently a trend on the market and is popular with many health-conscious people. At the industrial level, widely developed decaffeination processes often use imported technology, both at the hardware and software level, which results in the price of low-caffeinated coffee still being relatively high. Limited public access to information regarding decaffeination techniques in coffee means consumers of low-caffeine coffee are willing to pay high prices to get a product that suits their tastes. The process of decaffeinating coffee beans can add value to the selling value of Indonesian coffee commodities, especially in Sriwulan Village, Kendal Regency. The aim of this service activity is to provide education and equipment assistance to the Sriwulan Village community about low-caffeine coffee and its production process to more attractive packaging, so that partner communities can take advantage of this to improve the economy of Sriwulan Village. The method of implementing this activity is carried out through the survey stage, training and monitoring stages. The implementation stage is carried out by processing coffee beans that have been peeled and dried in the sun, then steamed at a temperature of 100oC for 90 minutes. Coffee beans that have been steamed are ready to be dried and roasted according to the steps usually carried out by coffee farmers in Sriwulan Village. This service succeeded in increasing the understanding and interest of coffee producers in Sriwulan Village to develop low-caffeine coffee products. The program implemented can produce coffee beans that experience a reduction in caffeine levels of up to 80.8% after testing caffeine levels.

Using ChatGPT-3 as a writing tool: an educational assistant or a moral hazard? Current ChatGPT-3 media representations compared to Plato’s critical stance on writing in Phaedrus

AbstractChatGPT-3, based on a large language model created by OpenAI, capable of generating human-like text, has been open to the public since November 2022. Since 2023, ChatGPT-3 has become a much-discussed educational writing tool. We elaborate on what we mean by referring to ChatGPT-3 as an educational assistant and define moral hazard. Then, we put this writing tool, as an extension of human capabilities, in a historical perspective with an analysis of Plato’s critical stance on writing in Phaedrus. After having analysed ChatGPT-3’s current representations in the media and academia, we ask ChatGPT-3 whether its writing tool should be considered an educational assistant or a moral hazard and if it could reflect on the similarity, if any, between Plato’s critical stance and ChatGPT-3 as a writing tool and comment on ChatGPT-3’s answers. Finally, we compare these to Plato’s main arguments with regard to writing and draw a number of conclusions.

Tanggung Jawab Hukum Pengelolaan Dana Bantuan Operasional Sekolah Di SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng Kecamatan Gubug Kabupaten Grobogan

Schools, as educational facilities, have a crucial role in improving the quality and standards of national education to make it more advanced. In line with the introduction to PERMENDIKBUD No. 18 of 2019, the government provides compensation in the form of School Operational Assistance Funds (BOS) with the aim of helping fund school operational and non-personnel costs. Implementing school operational assistance is part of the state's responsibility to provide financing to the entire community and is an implementation of the mandate of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia to make the nation's life intelligent. Therefore, the author is interested in analyzing it in research entitled "Legal Responsibilities for Management of School Operational Assistance Funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng, Gubug District" with the problem of what is the legal basis for managing School Operational Assistance Funds (BOS) at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng and how? Legal responsibility for managing social assistance funds at SD N 1 Kunjeng, Gubug District. This research uses normative juridical which focuses on secondary data supported by the results of interviews and observations and analyzed qualitatively. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the legal basis for managing BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng is rooted in the 1945 Constitution, specifically Article 31B paragraphs (2) and (3), which requires the state to organize an equitable and high-quality national education system. UUSPN No. 20 of 2003 also becomes the legal basis with Article 50 paragraph (2) which requires the government to provide financial assistance for basic education. Technical instructions from PERMENDIKBUD No. 2 of 2022 provides detailed regulations regarding the management of BOS funds according to the needs of educational units, supporting the government's efforts to create equal and quality access to education. Legal responsibility for managing BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng is centered on the principal and the entire school. The 1945 Constitution requires the state to provide free basic education through a 9-year compulsory education program. BOS funds, as a state financial tool, are channeled directly to schools with the principles of flexibility and transparency

“Underpaid” and “Undervalued”: The Experiences of Women Administrative Assistants in US Higher Education

Administrative assistants within the higher education system are a vital part of universities, including supporting students, faculty, and administrators. Although administrative assistants are essential to a college or university, they often lack recognition and salary support for their contributions. This applied qualitative study seeks to uncover some of the most unseen staff in higher education. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the experiences of women administrative assistants within higher education in the United States. The data of this study reveal three findings: (1) administrative assistants encounter challenges in losing their capacity to speak up; (2) receive low pay despite the increasing responsibilities placed upon them; and (3) maneuver complicated demands from faculty members. To improve how administrative assistants are supported and recognized, recommendations are provided for higher education institution leadership.