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Multidimensional evaluation of offline and online education in dermatology teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in a chinese teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe global spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to the use of online teaching methods in universities, but the effect of online education on dermatology teaching remains unclear.MethodsWe designed a multi-dimensional teaching evaluation form for data collection, student teaching feedback evaluation, and assessed the scores of final theoretical and clinical skill tests, to compare the effective difference between online and offline teaching of dermatology.ResultsA total of 311 valid questionnaires of medical undergraduates were collected, 116 of which were enrolled for offline learning, and 195 for online learning. The average score of final theoretical test in the online teaching group had no significant difference compared with that in the offline teaching group (75.33 ± 7.37 vs.75.63 ± 7.51, P = 0.734). However, both scores of skin lesion recognition test and medical history collection test in the online teaching group were significantly lower than that in the offline teaching group (6.53 ± 0.86 vs. 7.10 ± 1.11, P < 0.001; 6.70 ± 1.16 vs. 7.62 ± 0.85, P < 0.001). Additionally, the scores of understanding skin lesions in the online teaching group were significantly lower than that in the offline group (P < 0.001), and the scores of overall understanding of skin diseases and evaluating their learning mode in the online teaching group also decreased (P < 0.05). Among the 195 students enrolled in the online learning group, 156 students (80.0%) recognized that the time of offline teaching should be increased.ConclusionsBoth online and offline education can be used in dermatology theory teaching, but online education is less efficient in skin lesion and practical skills learning. More online teaching software with skin diseases characteristic should be developed to improve the online teaching effect.

Psychosocial factors of psychological maladaptation in female patients of a cosmetology clinic

Introduction. In the field of aesthetic medicine, there is a lack of psychological research despite the obvious impact of cosmetic defects on the emotional state and social functioning of a person. Only a few studies indicate psychological maladaptation in patients of a cosmetology clinic, which is reflected in the frequency of the occurrence of anxiety, depression and personality disorders exceeding their levels in population. The objective was to identify psychosocial factors associated with the risk of psychological maladaptation in female patients of the cosmetology clinic. Methods and materials. To achieve the goal, female patients (n=161, mean age was 39.53±0.86 years) were studied using the author’s structured interview and 7 psychodiagnostic methods: «Neuropsychic Adaptation Test» (NPA), «Social Frustration Level» (SFL), «Visual Analogue Self-Esteem Scale» (VASES), «Semantic Time Differential» (STD), «Perceived Stress Scale» (PSS-10), «Well-Being Index» (WHO-5), «Quality of Life Satisfaction Questionnaire» (QOL). Groups of female patients without psychological maladaptation (group 1, n=74) and those with psychological maladaptation (group 2, n=87), selected on the basis of the final NPA test score were compared. Results. The results showed a statistically significant predominance in group 2 compared to group 1 of the frequency of emotionally neutral relationships with their own children, of living alone, as well as dissatisfaction in significant areas of life, especially in the material economic sphere, in the sphere of self-accepting as a personality and one’s physical «Ego», in the sphere of attitude to past and present life. In group 2, higher rates of perceived stress and frequency of psychotraumatic situations in anamnesis as well as lower rates of general psychological well-being and satisfaction with the quality of life were revealed. Conclusion. The factors influencing the psychological maladaptation in female patients of the cosmetology clinic were identified. The prospects of the study associated with the determination of the most informative factors for the prognosis of psychological adaptation based on the analysis on not only psychological but also individual and personal characteristics in female patients of the cosmetology clinic were indicated.

Virtual Reality for Emergency Medicine Training in Medical School: Prospective, Large-Cohort Implementation Study.

Virtual reality (VR)-based simulation is being increasingly used to train medical students in emergency medicine. However, because the usefulness of VR may depend on various factors, the best practices for implementing this technology in the medical school curriculum are yet to be determined. The overall objective of our study was to assess the perceptions of a large cohort of students toward VR-based training and to identify the associations between these attitudes and individual factors, such as gender and age. The authors implemented a voluntary, VR-based teaching session in the emergency medicine course at the Medical Faculty in Tübingen, Germany. Fourth-year medical students were invited to participate on a voluntary basis. Afterward, we asked the students about their perceptions, collected data on individual factors, and assessed the test scores achieved by them in the VR-based assessment scenarios. We used ordinal regression analysis and linear mixed-effects analysis to detect the impact of individual factors on the questionnaire answers. A total of 129 students participated in our study (mean age 24.7, SD 2.9 years; n=51, 39.8% male; n=77, 60.2% female). No student had previously used VR for learning, and only 4.7% (n=6) of the students had prior experience with VR. Most of the students agreed that VR can convey complex issues quickly (n=117, 91%), that VR is a useful addition to mannequin-based courses (n=114, 88%) or could even replace them (n=93, 72%), and that VR simulations should also be used for examinations (n=103, 80%). However, female students showed significantly less agreement with these statements. Most students perceived the VR scenario as realistic (n=69, 53%) and intuitive (n=62, 48%), with a relatively lower agreement for the latter among female respondents. We found high agreement among all participants (n=88, 69%) for immersion but strong disagreement (n=69, 54%) for empathy with the virtual patient. Only 3% (n=4) of the students felt confident regarding the medical content. Responses for the linguistic aspects of the scenario were largely mixed; however, most of the students were confident with the English language (not native) scenarios and disagreed that the scenario should be offered in their native language (female students agreed more strongly than male students). Most of the students would not have felt confident with the scenarios in a real-world context (n=69, 53%). Although physical symptoms during VR sessions were reported by 16% (n=21) of the respondents, this did not lead to the termination of the simulation. The regression analysis revealed that the final test scores were not influenced by gender, age, or prior experience in emergency medicine or with virtual reality. In this study, we observed a strong positive attitude in medical students toward VR-based teaching and assessment. However, this positivity was comparatively lower among female students, potentially indicating that gender differences need to be addressed when VR is implemented in the curriculum. Interestingly, gender, age, or prior experience did not influence the final test scores. Furthermore, confidence regarding the medical content was low, which suggests that the students may need further training in emergency medicine.

Comparison of reverse shoulder arthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty for patients with inflammatory arthritis.

End-stage glenohumeral joint arthritis is common in patients with inflammatory arthritis. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are both indicated in this setting. RSA is often considered based on the impacts of long-standing inflammatory arthritis including glenoid and humeral bone erosion and rotator cuff insufficiency. However, acromial and scapular spine fractures following RSA have been reported more commonly in these patients, which can have a significant impact on outcomes. Currently, no study has directly compared the efficacy and complication rates of RSA vs. TSA in patients with inflammatory arthritis. This study aimed to investigate differences in clinical outcomes and complications in patients undergoing RSA vs. TSA with glenohumeral inflammatory arthritis. We performed a retrospective review of 86 patients with inflammatory arthritis treated with primary RSA (n=43) or TSA (n=43) with a minimum of 2 years' follow-up. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores, Simple Shoulder Test scores, visual analog scale scores for pain and function, active range of motion, and patient self-ratings of upper-extremity normality (Subjective Assessment of Normal Evaluation [SANE]) were collected preoperatively and at minimum 2-year follow-up. Radiographic classification of preoperative glenoid and humeral bone loss was performed, and postoperative complications were observed. Revision and complication details were compared. The study cohort had an average age of 72.1 years (range, 31-92 years) and average follow-up period of 51.6 months (range, 22-159 months). Both the RSA and TSA cohorts demonstrated improvements in patient-reported outcome measures and ranges of motion; however, patients treated with TSA showed a greater postoperative final Simple Shoulder Test score (P<.001), visual analog scale score for function (P=.0347), active elevation (P=.0331), active external rotation (P<.001), active internal rotation (P=.005), and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) score (P=.0161). Analysis of complication rates demonstrated no statistically significant difference between cohorts. Four acromial fractures occurred in the RSA group. When RSA patients who sustainedacromial fractures were removed from the analysis, there were minimal differences in outcomes between the RSA and TSA cohorts. TSA in patients with inflammatory arthritis leads to improved clinical outcomes but higher early revision rates when compared with RSA. RSA outcomes are negatively impacted by a high rate of postoperative acromial fractures.

Effect of twelve weeks plyometric training on leg explosive strength for 14 to 19 year old athletes

Introduction: Plyometric training helps athletes to build muscle power. Several studies on the different sports disciplines proved that plyometric training activates the stretch reflex mechanism in the muscle and improves the leg explosive strength. The goal of this study was to determine whether systematic plyometric training improved explosive leg strength.Objective: To know the effect of plyometric training on leg explosive strength for 14–19-year-old athletes. Methods: Forty state level athletes (Age:15±2.37 years, Height:160±6.9cm, Weight:50±7.4 kg) from Barasat Athletic Club, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India, were purposively selected as subjects for the present study. The subjects (n=40) were randomly assigned to three groups of ten subjects each groups- Group-I, II, III: Experimental (sprinters, jumpers and throwers) Group and Group-IV: Control Group which was formed randomly by taking 10 subjects. Pre-test was conducted for all the subjects on selected leg explosive strength (power) parameters. The leg explosive strength (power) parameters were measured by standing broad jump (meter) Test. The initial test score formed the pre-test score for the subjects. Experimental Groups-I, II, III (sprinter, jumper, thrower) were exposed to plyometric training (hurdles hops, squat jump, box jump, depth jump) and while the Control Group was not exposed to plyometric training other than their regular daily activities. The duration of the experimental period was 12 weeks. After the experimental treatment, all forty subjects in the form of three experimental and one control group were tested on leg explosive strength (power) parameters. These final test scores formed the post-test. The pre-test and post-test scores were subjected to statistical analysis using the t-test. The level of significance was judged at 0.05 level of significance. Result and Discussion: The above table indicates a significant difference between pre-test and post-test leg explosive strength (power) performance for the experimental group (sprinters, jumpers and throwers) who were involved in the plyometric training programme, whereas the table indicates an insignificant difference for the control group. Conclusion: After twelve weeks of plyometric training compares the experimental group with control group; the results showed that the plyometric training was more effective for the all experimental groups. The plyometric training of twelve weeks training duration leads to a significant effect on the leg explosive strength of 14-19 year old athletes.

Long insular artery damage might be a key sign for predicting functional prognosis of putaminal hemorrhage

ObjectiveAlthough the putamen is the most common area of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage, previous reports about the effects of surgery are limited. We sometimes experience a poor prognosis in patients in whom there is no damage to the internal capsule, but with injury in the long insular artery (LIA) region. The purpose of this study was to confirm the relationship between LIA damage and patient prognosis following surgery for putaminal hemorrhage. MethodsWe retrospectively collected data of 287 surgical cases who presented with putaminal hemorrhage between January 2004 and March 2022. Among them, we chose patients without initial damage to the posterior limb of the internal capsule, and divided these patients into two groups, those without (Group A) and with (Group B) final damage in the LIA region. We compared positivity rates of final manual muscle test (MMT) scores≥3 and related factors. ResultsSixty-three of the 287 patients were included in this study. Of them, 11 cases in Group A were positive for MMT scores≥3 (68.8%) and 9 cases (19.1%) in Group B had MMT scores≥3 seven days after surgery. Group A thus had a significantly higher rate of MMT scores≥3 than group B (p=0.00). ConclusionIn patients without initial damage to the internal capsule, LIA injury might be a key sign for predicting the functional prognosis of putaminal hemorrhage.

Students' Concept Understanding Ability Through Inquiry Approach to Series and Series Materials

Research This study aims to determine students' conceptual understanding abilities through an inquiry approach. The type of research used is quantitative with a one case shoot study treatment design. The subjects in this study were 30 students of class XI IPA 2 at SMA Negeri 14 Palembang. The data collection technique in this study is test data. Data analysis techniques using quantitative descriptive statistics. Based on the research data, it can be concluded that students' conceptual comprehension abilities through an inquiry approach to sequences and series material in class XI IPA 2 SMA Negeri 14 Palembang have a good average. This can be seen from the results of the study, namely the average final test score for students' conceptual understanding ability was 75.50.

EFFECT SIZE OF MODEL APPLICATION REACT ON PHYSICS STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT

The 2013 Revised Curriculum requires teachers to develop learning through the integration of four elements, one of which is the 21st Century Skills (4Cs). To understand these requirements, learning with teacher-centered models and methods is no longer possible, and students must be empowered with student-centered active learning. Efforts to overcome poor student learning outcomes can be done by using a student-centered learning model and involving students actively in learning. One of them is the REACT learning model. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of using the REACT model on physics learning outcomes for students of class X semester 2 of SMAN 1 RAO, Pasaman Regency.This type of research is experimental research using a posttest-only control design. The research subjects were all students of Class X MIPA SMAN 1 RAO for the academic year 2021/2022. The samples were taken using the purposive sampling technique. Research data is data on the achievement of student competence in knowledge competence. The final test (post-test) with multiple choice questions was used as a research instrument. The survey data were analyzed using the normality test, homogeneity test, and the similarity test of two averages.The results showed that the experimental class had an average final test score of 81 and the control class had an average final test score of 76.52. The results for the similarity of the two averages were obtained &gt; for a significance level of 0.05, which means that there is an effect of applying the REACT model on the physics learning outcomes of students in Class X MIPA Semester 2 at SMAN 1 RAO, Pasaman Regency. Keywords :2013 curriculum revision, REACT model

Online Education vs Traditional Education: Analysis of Student Performance in Computer Science using Shapley Additive Explanations

Nowadays, the rapid development of ICT has brought more flexible forms that push the boundaries of classic teaching methodology. This paper is an analysis of online teaching and learning forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, as compared with traditional education approaches. In this regard, we assessed the performance of students studying in the face-to-face, online and hybrid mode for an engineering degree in Computer Science at the Lublin University of Technology during the years 2019-2022. A total of 1827 final test scores were examined using machine learning models and the Shapley additive explanations method. The results show an average increase in performance on final tests scores for students using online and hybrid modes, but the difference did not exceed 10% of the point maximum. Moreover, the students' work had a much higher impact on the final test scores than did the study system and their profile features.

APTIDÃO FÍSICA DO VOLEIBOL EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS DURANTE A EPIDEMIA

ABSTRACT Introduction: The COVID-19 epidemic has negatively impacted physical education teaching at colleges and universities, including volleyball teaching, lacking face-to-face teacher feedback. Objective: Study the impacts of physical education teaching during the pandemic on college students’ physical fitness. Methods: The experiment was conducted in a controlled fashion where the male and female experimental classes used a combination of face-to-face and remote physical education teaching methods, while the male and female control classes used a fully remote approach. The experiment was conducted according to the curricular arrangement of colleges and universities, with a total duration of 24 class hours. Results: The average volleyball score of the experimental class before was 41.78 points, rising to 46.55 points. The volleyball score was 78.64 points in 24 hours of class time. The average volleyball score of the control class before the experiment was 41.25 points, rising to 45.44 points, with a final test score of 63.25 points, significantly lower than the experimental class. Conclusion: The research results show the composite physical education teaching method can adjust teaching methods according to the changing epidemic situation and allow students to receive outdoor training. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Peningkatan Penguasaan Materi Cahaya Melalui Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Search, Solve, Create, And Share (SSCS) Pada Peserta Didik Kelas VIII

This study aims to determine the increase in the material mastery of class VIII students of SMP Al-Wathan Ambon on light material which is taught using the search, solve, create and share (SSCS) learning model. The sample in this study were students in class VIII2, totaling 22 people obtained using a purposive sampling method. Meanwhile, the instruments used to collect data were carried out using test and non-test instruments. Furthermore, to analyze the data that had been obtained, the achievement score formula and Gain test were used to determine the increase in mastery of the material that had been taught using the SSCS model. Based on the results of the research conducted, it can be seen that prior to being taught using the SSCS learning model students were categorized as failed by obtaining an average score of the initial test achievement obtained was 10.79. After being taught using the SSCS learning model, students get an increase in mastery of higher material. These results can be seen based on the average score of the students' final test, namely 82.67 and are in good and sufficient qualifications. In addition, there was an increase in class VIII2 students' mastery of the material on light. These results can be proven by the results of the Gain test which states that the average &lt;g&gt; value of students is 0.79 which is in high qualification. Therefore, it can be concluded that using the SSCS learning model can improve students' mastery of light in class VIII2 SMP Al-Wathan Ambon.

Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis E-learning Terhadap Hasil dan Kemandirian Belajar Siswa Kelas X MAN 3 Aceh Timur

The purpose of the study was how the Effect of E-learning-Based Learning on Learning Outcomes and Independence of Class X MAN 3 East Aceh Students. This research uses quantitative research using experimental research methods. The design used in this study is a one group pretest-posttest design, this design is used for one group of experimental subjects only. The results of the research and evidence show that there is a significant effect between the initial test scores and the final test scores in class X-MIA.1 and X-MIA.2 on mathematical logic material. The results of the post-test evaluation of the experimental class found that the average learning outcomes of 67.50 students' scores had increased in all students, judging from the post-test scores of the experimental class of 53.44, there was a control that increased the effect of e-learning by 26.31%, this shows that there is a significant effect. significant effect on student learning outcomes of MAN 3 East Aceh. The e-learning method in its application makes students more active and creative in terms of obtaining material sources and more independent discussion, while the teacher only directs and guides students. With the e-learning method, students in learning activities will be more flexible and creative in finding solutions to the material discussed. The e-learning method plays a very active role in disseminating material and understanding the material more deeply, so that the selection of this method is one of the appropriate learning methods in the learning process, but this method must be supported by the willingness of students, be serious, and must be accompanied by the basic abilities of students. using internet facilities, in this case the teacher gives directions to visit the blogspot address and the intended email

Long insular artery damage might be a key sign for predicting functional prognosis of putaminal hemorrhage

ObjectiveAlthough the putamen is the most common area of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage, previous reports about the effects of surgery are limited. We sometimes experience a poor prognosis in patients in whom there is no damage to the internal capsule, but with injury in the long insular artery (LIA) region. The purpose of this study was to confirm the relationship between LIA damage and patient prognosis following surgery for putaminal hemorrhage. MethodsWe retrospectively collected data of 287 surgical cases who presented with putaminal hemorrhage between January 2004 and March 2022. Among them, we chose patients without initial damage to the posterior limb of the internal capsule, and divided these patients into two groups, those without (Group A) and with (Group B) final damage in the LIA region. We compared positivity rates of final manual muscle test (MMT) scores≥3 and related factors. ResultsSixty-three of the 287 patients were included in this study. Of them, 11 cases in Group A were positive for MMT scores≥3 (68.8%) and 9 cases (19.1%) in Group B had MMT scores≥3 seven days after surgery. Group A thus had a significantly higher rate of MMT scores≥3 than group B (p=0.00). ConclusionIn patients without initial damage to the internal capsule, LIA injury might be a key sign for predicting the functional prognosis of putaminal hemorrhage.

The Effectiveness of the Wall Pass and Diamond Pass Practice Method on Short Passing Accuracy

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect and more effective results of the wall pass and diamond pass training methods on the short passing accuracy of players. Information collection was carried out by observing 20 SSB Perseramang players aged 14-17 years old by observing the training process and matches taking place in 2021. Research data was collected by conducting initial tests and final tests using the short passing test instrument to determine the short passing ability of players. The test result data showed that the experimental group 1 had an average initial test score of 3.40 and a final test score of 4.40 with a difference of 1.0 increase. In the test results, the experimental group 2 had an average initial test score of 3.80 and a final test score of 6.10 with a difference of increase of 2.30. The value of the paired difference test for experimental groups 1 and 2 was 0.0001 and 0.000 (p < 0.05). This means that the wall pass and diamond pass exercises have an influence on the accuracy of short passing. From the comparison of the average increase in the two groups, this study reveals that diamond pass exercises have a better and more effective effect than wall pass exercises on improving short passing accuracy of SSB Perseramang players aged 14-17 years. The coach should provide diamond pass exercises to improve the accuracy of the short passing of players and supervise the course of practice.

Teaching Disaster Evacuation Management Education to Nursing Students Using Virtual Reality Mobile Game-Based Learning.

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a virtual reality mobile game-based application for teaching disaster evacuation management education to nursing students. A pre-test, post-test, and final-test study design was used to compare traditional lecture group and game group instructional knowledge delivery effectiveness and instructional mode satisfaction. The statistical comparison of pre-test and post-test knowledge and decision-making scores did not reveal significant group differences for short-term improvement ( P ≥ .05); however, final test scores revealed that the virtual reality mobile game-based application group had significantly higher knowledge and decision-making retention scores compared with the traditional lecture group ( P = .000). The game group also had significantly higher instructional mode satisfaction scores for course interest and cooperation with others ( P < .05). The virtual reality mobile game-based application was more effective for teaching nursing students about disaster evacuation management educational training than lecture instruction. The greater satisfaction expressed by nursing students when using this instructional mode suggests that it may better facilitate self-initiated lifelong disaster evacuation learning behaviors.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA

The aim of this research is to improve student learning outcomes in trigonometry material in class X Hospitality 2 SMK Negeri 1 Tasikmalaya. The method used in this research is the classroom action research method. The data collection techniques used are observation techniques and written test techniques. The population and sample in this study were 35 students of Class X Hospitality 2. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that student learning outcomes in trigonometry concepts in class at the beginning of cycle I was 32.80, the final test score was 75.80 and in cycle II the final test score was 81.40. This research concludes that the use of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model can improve the mathematics learning outcomes of trigonometry concepts in class X Hospitality 2 students at SMK Negeri 1 Tasikmalaya

Evaluating the effectiveness of a virtual reality simulation for preclinical local anaesthesia dental education.

Traditional manikin training has limitations that virtual reality can address. This study investigated the effectiveness of two part-task training simulation methods, a virtual reality (VR Sim) vs a plastic manikin (PM Sim), on learning outcomes for local anaesthesia skills for second-year pre-clinical dental students. In an experimental study, 58 second-year students were randomly assigned to one of two groups, VR Sim or PM Sim. Both groups completed the same pre-post survey. The VR Sim group practiced with a VR simulation, completed a built-in treatment test and a transfer test with a live person, and was evaluated by an expert teaching assistant (TA) with a rubric. The PM Sim group practiced with a plastic manikin and completed a treatment test on the same manikin evaluated by a TA, followed by the same transfer test with a live person and evaluated by a TA with a rubric. Covering knowledge and skills in the delivery of local anaesthesia, mean final transfer test scores were statistically significantly higher for the PM Sim compared to VR Sim, F(1, 57)=9.719, p=.003 with effect size, η2 p = 0.148. Scores on respective treatment tests were similar to final transfer test scores for each group suggesting differences were localised to the practice methods. Pre-survey results indicated participants had low prior experience with VR technology. Whilst outcomes showed higher results for plastic manikin tutor training over the VR training method, they are complementary. As students practice more with the technology and the VR simulation they may improve further. Likewise, as the technology for haptics with VR improves beyond hand controllers so may the experience and learning of this skill for students.

Optimization Design and Implementation of Smart Multimedia College English Classroom Integrating Internet of Things Technology

With the rise of the Internet of Things technology and the improvement of college teaching requirements, more and more schools gradually use multimedia to carry out teaching activities for students. However, in today’s teaching environment, teachers’ teaching activities still do not get rid of the traditional thinking mode, and there is no fundamental change in teaching contents. In this context, the application of smart multimedia college English classroom teaching integrating Internet of Things technology was born. This paper mainly studied the optimization effect of smart multimedia integrated with Internet of Things technology on college English classrooms. The students of Baotou Medical College were taken as the research object; first, carry out information perception and data mining analysis work related to English, and finally, carry out diversified and situational teaching through smart multimedia. The degree of effect of optimization is reflected by the changes in the scores of students with different English abilities before and after. This paper mainly studied the optimization of college English classrooms with smart multimedia integrated with IoT, and the effect of optimization was reflected by the changes in the scores of students in Baotou Medical College before and after the experiment with different English abilities. This paper selected 10 sophomore students in Baotou Medical College and used their final English test scores as the benchmark to make statistics on different ability scores. Then, these students were given smart multimedia English classroom teaching activities, and they were tested on their English scores; a comparative analysis of the performance of different students with different English language skills before and after the test had to be done. The results showed that after 30 days of smart multimedia teaching, the English ability of 10 students has been improved. Among them, the average score of listening comprehension increased by 10.2 points, with the largest increase of 53.7%, and the average score of written expression ability increased by 1.1 points, with the smallest increase of 15.3%. Through a specific analysis of its ability, it was concluded that in terms of listening comprehension ability, the score of student 5 was improved to 13 points, the largest increase was 86%, the score of student 2 was improved to 7 points, and the smallest increase was 28%. In terms of reading comprehension, student 4’s score increased by 9 points, the largest increase was 56%, and the scores of students 2 and 9 were 2 points; the smallest increase was 7%. To sum up, the smart multimedia in the framework of the Internet of Things technology has a positive feedback effect on the optimization of college English classrooms, and different students’ different English abilities have been improved to varying degrees. This provides some guiding suggestions for the subsequent changes in the learning modalities of the undergraduate English classroom.

Inovasi Pembelajaran Model PBL dengan Desain FILA Chart Berbantuan Mindmaple Terhadap Keterampilan Metakognitif

This study aims to determine the effect of applying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model with the FILA chart design with the aid of MindMaple on the metacognitive skills of class XI high school students on the excretory system material. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Palembang. The research method used is Quasi Experimental Design with the research design of Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Determination of the research sample using the Simple Random Sampling technique so that class XI IPA 6 was selected as the control class, XI IPA 7 as the experimental class, and XI IPA 8 as the placebo class with a total of 36 students in each class. Metacognitive skills are measured through a pre-test and a post-test with the instrument 3 essay questions with cognitive levels C4 to C6 which has been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25 program, hypothesis testing using ANCOVA test. The results of the ANCOVA test analysis showed that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model with the FILA chart design assisted by Mind Maple had a significant effect on the metacognitive skills of students at SMA Negeri 1 Palembang. Next The average results of the metacognitive skills final test scores sequentially show that the application of the PBL model with the FILA chart design with the aid of MindMaple is better than the application of the conventional learning model with the FILA chart design with the aid of MindMaple and conventional classes in improving students' metacognitive skills

Comparison of the Prevalence of Eating Disorders among Dietetics Students and Students of Other Fields of Study at Selected Universities (Silesia, Poland).

Background: Over the past few years, an increase in the incidence of eating disorders has been noted. An increase in the pace of life, an increase in the availability of a wide variety of food products, and, to a large extent, the involvement of mass media are cited as reasons for this phenomenon. The promotion of a slim figure by the mass media is equated with achieving success in life, but also the advertising of a wide selection of food products (often highly processed) can have a serious impact on the development of eating disorders. This phenomenon is particularly observed in industrialized Western countries. Objective: Therefore, it was decided to test and compare whether dietetics students are indeed more predisposed to developing eating disorders than students not in the nutrition field. Material and methods: the study included 310 individuals representing two equal groups of fields of study—dietetics and other students. The study used standardized questionnaire—EAT-26. Results: It was found that almost half (46%) of the respondents (both dietetics students and students of other majors) met at least one criterion out of three that could indicate the probable existence or susceptibility to an eating disorder. These individuals should see a specialist for further diagnosis. There was no significant effect of the field of study on the overall EAT-26 test score (p > 0.05). When this result was corrected for BMI values for those with the lowest scores on this indicator, the risk of eating disorders was found to be higher among students of majors other than dietetics (X2 = 13.572; V = 0.831 p = 0.001). Conclusions: Almost half of the respondents in both study groups showed a predisposition to eating disorders based on the EAT-26 test. Despite the presence of a correlation in individual responses that dietetics students are more predisposed to eating disorders, no such relationship was found according to the final EAT-26 test scores. However, it was observed that non-dietetics students who had low BMI values showed higher tendencies toward behaviors indicative of eating disorders.