Final-year Students Research Articles

Assessment of Nursing Students' Awareness toward Ionizing Radiation: Cross-Sectional Study.

Among healthcare workers, nurses are considered the core of healthcare auth-info services in healthcare facilities because of their responsibilities and duties toward patients. All healthcare professionals, especially nurses, must be completely knowledgeable about the hazards of ionizing radiation, and the most effective radiation protection techniques. This study assessed the attitude and awareness toward radiation protection among final-year nursing students in the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) campuses. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and April 2022. A total of 200 out of 224 female participants ranging from 18 to 30 years old agreed to participate in the study. The highest percentage of final-year nursing students did not attend any radiation protection course (52%). The results of the last section of the survey indicate a lack of awareness of basic radiation protection knowledge among final-year nursing students in FCHS campuses (less than 80%). The results showed a lack of knowledge and poor attitude toward radiation hazards and radiation protection from final-year nursing students in the FCHS. Formal education about basic radiation and radiation is recommended in the nursing program for safe clinical practice.

Analysis Of Students’ Difficulties In Writing Scientific Works At The Faculty Of Culture, Management

In general, students who are compiling their thesis often experience difficulties. The difficulties encountered are very diverse, ranging from a lack of understanding of the problem to be studied, limited references, lack of mastery of theory, not having the desire to start writing, being busy working, and so on. This study aims to analyze the difficulties of seventh semester students in writing scientific papers. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Subject This research is students of seventh semester (semester VII) or final year who are under thesis guidance. Data collection techniques in this study using a questionnaire. A difficulty questionnaire was administered to students who were writing their thesis. Data analysis techniques using percentage techniques are then described. The results of the research generally obtained information that students had difficulty in putting ideas into scientific writing, namely around 58.47%. The use of statistics in data processing is a percentage of 41.64%, and the telling of research results is a percentage of 54.17%. The results of the research are expected to be input, information and reference for all students of the Faculty of Culture, Management and Business of the Mandalika University of Education so that the difficulty factor for students in completing thesis can be overcome.

Training of Thesis Conversion into Scientific Articles

Final-year students encounter problems in converting their thesis into scientific articles as one of the requirements from Ministry of Higher Education to graduate from university. This community service aimed at providing understanding to final-year students about writing scientific articles which are from their theses, how to use referencing manager, such as Mendeley and how to submit research article in scientific journal using OJS. The participant of this activitiy was the final-year students and fresh graduates of English Education Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah dan Teaching Science, UIN Alauddin Makassar. The method used in this activity named ’training’ by applying The Training Cyrcle approach. The training was held in four steps, they were identifying training needs, deciding the aims and planning of training, the implementation of training and evaluation. The result showed that the participants were enthusiastic in taking part in this training since the materials met their needs. Meanwhile, after the training, the students are able to understand to convert their theses into scientific articles, use referencing manager and make an account as well as submit their articles in journals using OJS.

Technostress Level in Prospective Teachers at Higher Education Institution

In the last two decades, most researchers have taken an interest to understand how technology affects negatively. It is extensively reported that techno stress is evoked due to technology among different groups like prospective teachers. This quantitative survey examined the technostress level of prospective teachers in the department of education using a validated technostress instrument. The findings of the study show that the used instrument was found valid to examine technostress with minor modifications and examining prospective teachers' moderate levels of technostress can affect their work performance in the class. The findings of the study found that final-year students have less technostress as compared to first-year students. Moreover, this study will be used as a potential reference in the context of Pakistan to know that if there is advanced technology then there might be the existence of technostress. This research study will provide awareness to the management of HEIs to overcome technostress among prospective teachers.

Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Emotions among University Students

Entrepreneurship education can emotionally impact students by instilling excitement, curiosity, and self-efficacy, influencing their decision-making when considering entrepreneurship as a career path. Emotions are essential in shaping student involvement in entrepreneurship, especially during the early stages of beginning a business. Thus, this study was aimed at determining the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial emotions among university students in higher education institutions. Purposive sampling was employed, targeting final-year undergraduate students from Malaysian public universities. A survey was administered to 453 students in their final year of study. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS 22 for descriptive analysis and SmartPLS 3.3.0 for testing hypotheses. The results revealed that entrepreneurship education and negative entrepreneurial emotions were modest, whereas positive emotions were high. This finding confirmed that fear is the greatest obstacle for students wanting to become entrepreneurs. Through exposure to entrepreneurship education, students’ entrepreneurial abilities and emotions to venture into business were significantly heightened. This suggests that entrepreneurship education was advantageous as it inspired students toward entrepreneurship. The findings of this study implied that curriculum planning committees prudently design syllabi at the university to incorporate theoretical and practical aspects within the entrepreneurship education programme. The curriculum structure should also emphasize relevant and applicable practicality in the real world.

Penguatan Personal Branding Dalam Rangka Persiapan Memasuki Dunia Kerja Bagi Mahasiwa Tingkat Akhir Di Kota Madiun

This community service activity aims to provide training related to personal branding to prepare for entering the world of work for final year students in Madiun. Personal branding and career preparation are essential, especially for final-year students who will soon graduate and enter the world of work. As a graduate who is a fresh graduate, of course, an introduction to the steps to enter the world of work and efforts to optimize personal branding as an effort to win competency in the world of work are fundamental needs. This activity was carried out for final-year students for several tertiary institutions in the City of Madiun, East Java. This community service activity was carried out twice, namely by online and offline methods, which were carried out at different times. The results of this community service activity showed an increase in the knowledge of the participants who participated in both online and offline activities, as seen from the increase in pre-test and post-test scores. This community service activity can be developed by increasing the number of activity participants and developing personal branding materials and interpersonal skills needed in the world of work. Training participants can also be developed, for example, with youth or orphanage youth who need knowledge about personal branding to enter the world of work.

Menstrual Cycle Patterns in Final Year Student, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya

Normal menstrual cycles occur every 25-30 days, with the length of menstruation with an average cycle duration of 28 days. If the menstrual cycle is less than 21 days or more than 35 days, it is considered a cycle of irregular menstruation. Irregular menstruation is caused by changes in female hormone levels associated with health behavior, obesity, stress, and physical activity. This study aimed to describe the pattern of the menstrual cycle in final-year female students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya. The research design used a cross-sectional study with a total study population of 144 people. Data were obtained from questionnaires filled out by students via the Google form and then analyzed using the chi-square test. The results of the study showed that most students experienced normal menstrual cycles, as much as 62.1%. The most common menstrual disorder experienced by female students was dysmenorrhea, as much as 61.3%. Based on the chi-square test, it was found that there was no relationship between physical activity and the menstrual cycle (p=0.648). In conclusion, there is no relationship between physical activity and the menstrual cycle.

Dental students' clinical and academic experience during placement in a UK tertiary care children's hospital.

There are well-recognized difficulties across UK dental schools in recruiting paediatric patients who are willing to attend, have manageable dental disease, and do not require the behaviour management skills of an experienced dentist. This presents a concern for the skill development of the future workforce. At the School of Dentistry in Liverpool, the challenge to enable students to develop these core skills is supported by attendance at a tertiary care children's hospital. The present study investigates whether attendance of final-year dental students at a children's hospital affects perceptions of their surgical experience, self-reported preparation for working independently as a dentist, and understanding of specialist care. A self-administered online survey was distributed to final-year dental students (2020-2021). Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered using mixed item formats for descriptive analysis. Questions addressed themes including experience of primary tooth exodontia, understanding of general anaesthetic dental care and multidisciplinary patient management. The response rate was 90% (n = 66). Attendance was beneficial to student learning and experience; responders reported increased surgical experience, self-confidence and understanding of multidisciplinary care. Students developed insight into future career pathways. The present study supports the use of external clinic rotations, known as outreach placements, for dental student training. The findings support existing literature demonstrating the value of outreach placements in providing an experience not available in dental school environments. Dental students' perceptions of their surgical experience, knowledge of specialist care, and preparedness for independent practice may be enhanced by attendance to outreach placements.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: Survey on Dentists' and Final-Year Undergraduates' Perspectives.

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental applications into clinical practice could play a significant role in improving diagnostic accuracy and reforming dental care, but its implementation relies on the readiness of dentists, as well as the health system, to adopt it in everyday practice. A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was conducted among experienced dentists and final-year undergraduate students from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Belgrade (n = 281) in order to investigate their current perspectives and readiness to accept AI into practice. Responders (n = 193) in the present survey, especially final-year undergraduates (n = 76), showed a lack of knowledge about AI (only 7.9% of them were familiar with AI use) and were skeptical (only 34% of them believed that AI should be used), and the underlying reasons, as shown by logistic regression analyses, were a lack of knowledge about the AI technology associated with a fear of being replaced by AI, as well as a lack of regulatory policy. Female dentists perceived ethical issues more significantly than men regarding AI implementation in the practice. The present results encourage an ethical debate on education/training and regulatory policies for AI as a prerequisite for regular AI use in dental practice.

Peer learning model in speech-language pathology student practicals in South Africa: A pilot study

Background. Given the current challenges of decreased clinical resources and the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on clinical training at sites, a shift inteaching models for practical placements for speech-language pathology (SLP) students in South Africa (SA) was required. The peer learning model thathas been trialled in the physiotherapy and nursing professions was piloted for this cohort of students to combat these restrictions.Objectives. To determine whether the peer learning model is an optimal supervision framework for final-year SLP students in the SA context for theadult neurology practical.Methods. This was a qualitative study that used a cohort of final-year SLP students. Once ethical clearance was obtained, data collection commencedusing various instruments, including self-reflection tools, questionnaires and pre- and post-interviews. Data were analysed using a top-down approachwhereby themes were generated and then further analysed.Results. Four themes emerged: power dynamics, theoretical skills, clinical skills and professionalism. Power dynamics was a novel finding of this studyand showed how a shift in power dynamics can facilitate the development of clinical skills. Peer learning appeared to improve clinical integration andclinical skills, including clinical writing and self-reflection.Conclusions. The piloting of the peer learning model appeared to be a success for final-year SLP students in an outpatient adult neurology setting. Thefindings from this study can assist in furthering studies in this context

Investigating The Hausa Students' Familiarity And Satisfaction With The Applicability And Efficiency Of X-SAMPA For Transcribing African Languages

This article investigates the applicability and efficiency of the X-SAMPA phonetic transcription system for African languages, with a particular focus on the Hausa language. The study aims to assess the familiarity and proficiency of final-year Hausa language students in using X-SAMPA to transcribe Hausa speech sounds accurately. Data for the study was collected through electronic questionnaires distributed to final-year Hausa language students at different universities in Nigeria. The study findings indicate that X-SAMPA is a valuable tool for transcribing the Hausa language, as it provides a standardized and simplified transcription system that can be used across different research works. However, many Hausa language students were unfamiliar with X-SAMPA and required more training to become proficient in its use. Lack of time and practice opportunities were identified as the primary barriers to learning X-SAMPA. The study concludes that X-SAMPA has the potential for wider usage in phonetic transcription of African languages, but more resources such as written or video tutorials and practice exercises are needed to help learners become proficient in its use. Based on the research findings, the article recommends organizing training workshops or courses to enhance the knowledge of Hausa language students interested in learning X-SAMPA.

Preparedness for dental practice in Australia: a qualitative study on the experiences of final-year students and new graduates

BackgroundLimited data exists regarding the perspectives of newly graduated dental practitioners (NGDPs) and final-year students (FYS) about their preparedness for dental practice. This information is crucial to inform developments in ongoing professional development for newly qualified dental practitioners and future reviews and development of accreditation standards, policies, and the professional competencies of newly qualified dental practitioners. Thus, the primary goal of this paper was to describe the perceptions of preparedness for dental practice of NGDPs and FYSs.MethodsIndividual semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and July 2020. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analysed using a thematic analysis.ResultsEighteen NGDPs and four FYS from across Australia participated in the qualitative interviews. A strong theme from the data was that respondents believed they were well prepared for common challenges in dental practice and patient care. A second prominent theme was participants’ awareness of specific areas of limitation in their knowledge and specific skills including (list them). This data highlights a high level of self-awareness and potential for self-directed learning of NGDPs. It also provides specific content areas for future curriculum developers.ConclusionsNewly graduated dental practitioner and final-year student participants were satisfied with the theoretical and evidence-based information in their formal learning and teaching activities to begin practicing as dental practitioners. In some areas, NGDPs felt underprepared, mostly attributed to limited clinical treatment exposure, and other contextual elements of clinical practice, and thought transitional support may be required. The research reinforces the value of seeking and learning from students’ and NGDPs’ perspectives.

Development of Employability Skill Modules to Improve the Employability Readiness of Final-Year Students

The purpose of this research is to reveal whether the employability skills module fulfills the requirements both in material and appearance, and to describe the level of use of the employability skills module to improve the work readiness of final-year students. This research is a Research and Development (R&D) study. Using the ADDIE development model which consists of five stages which include analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research was carried out on the Unila FKIP students class of 2019, by conducting research product testing and FGDs. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential analysis. The results of the study show that the employability skill module can be used as a medium in increasing the work readiness of final-year students.

Profiling occupational therapists’ preference for an international master’s program in occupational therapy: A needs analysis study

Background: To advance occupational therapy knowledge and practice in Southeast Asia, it is pivotal that quality master’s degree programs in occupational therapy are in place. Such a program must respond to the needs of the region in terms of occupational therapy education, practice, and scholarship. By recognizing the diversity of the occupational therapy education and training in the region, it has become possible to consider alternatives in establishing a graduate program in occupational therapy through partnerships and consortia. In order to make an informed decision to decide whether co-creating a master’s program in occupational therapy through an international consortium within the region is possible or not, a needs assessment is warranted. Objectives: To describe the profile of occupational therapists living and working in the Southeast Asian region who would like to pursue a master’s degree in occupational therapy via an international consortium. Materials and methods: An online survey design was used to produce data that would be used to inform the co-creation of an international master’s program in occupational therapy. The survey questionnaire was designed specifically for this study and included three sections: 1) information and consent form; 2) demographic information; and 3) information about the need for and preferences on a master’s program in occupational therapy. Participants were recruited through professional organizations and various social media platforms of national and international occupational therapy groups. Results: Eighty-five final-year occupational therapy students and 143 occupational therapists from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other countries completed the survey. Majority (62%) of the respondents was interested in pursuing a master’s degree in occupational therapy because they perceived that an advanced degree can enable specialization in practice, promote personal and professional development, and help generate new knowledge for the field. The characteristics of the envisaged international master’s program must be: 1) completed ideally in 1.5 to 2 years, 2) taken by part-time students who are also working practicing, 3) delivered via a hybrid arrangement (i.e., online and face-to-face) with a fixed weekly schedule, and 4) matriculated for USD 1,000 per semester. Conclusion: While this cross-sectional survey cannot encapsulate the totality of occupational therapists’ needs in terms of their professional development, the survey provided an empirical basis to inform decisions in the creation of a master’s program in occupational therapy jointly offered by an international consortium of Southeast Asian universities.

Communication apprehension and self-perceived communication competence: a study of undergraduate students in their final year

PurposeCommunication apprehension (CA) is the fear or anxiety about communicating. In addition, self-perceived communication competence (SPCC) refers to the learners' perception of their competence. CA hampers individuals' ability to communicate effectively in various communication contexts, which has an impact on their employability. Confident communicators with effective communication skills are important issues for graduation as well as desirable attributes for recruiting agencies. Given that employers value graduates who can communicate effectively in the workplace without any apprehension, this study was designed to determine the levels of CA and SPCC among final-year non-English major undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia and the extent to which SPCC could affect their CA when speaking in English with implications for their employability as the next generation of workers.Design/methodology/approachTwo survey questionnaires were administered to 70 non-English major undergraduate students in their final year employing probability random sampling to measure their CA level and to assess their SPCC in different English as foreign language (EFL) contexts. Pearson's correlation and linear regression analysis were used to investigate the relationship between CA and SPCC. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics in SPSS 21.FindingsThe findings indicated a medium level of SPCC and CA. Moreover, the correlation formula revealed that there was a moderately significant association between learners' SPCC and their CA (r (70) = −0.524, p < 0.01). Through regression analysis, it was found that their SPCC could predict 27% of the variance in their CA. The moderate effect of SPCC on CA implied that students could be prepared to cope and perform in the workplace.Originality/valueWithout communication, the establishment and evolution of the human community are unattainable. This aspect is more evident and crucial in the list of graduate objectives and needed outcomes for future career endeavors. The findings encourage instructors and course designers to provide many learning opportunities in pleasurable learning environments to raise students' perceptions of their competence, in turn enhancing their confidence to speak in English and ensuring a smooth transition from academia to the workplace. Based on the findings, several suggestions for future studies in the EFL context are presented.

Students’ Experience, Self-Confidence, and Perception Toward Endodontic Learning: National Survey Among Malaysian Dental Schools

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the first endodontic case experiences, self-confidence levels, and perceptions toward endodontic learning of final-year undergraduate students. Methods: An online questionnaire was emailed to 270 final-year dental students at 10 Malaysian dental schools. The questionnaire consists of 29 questions on students’ experience, self-confidence, and perception toward endodontic learning. Results: The response rate was 74.4%. The most frequently treated case was tooth diagnosed as nonvital associated with periapical periodontitis. Most of the students perceived working length determination as the most difficult stage and reported having low confidence in locating canal orifices in multirooted teeth and achieving satisfactory obturation. Overall, the students were satisfied with the endodontic knowledge taught by their respective faculties. Conclusion: Endodontic teaching in Malaysian dental schools was perceived as satisfactory by most dental students. Although endodontic treatment is perceived as difficult, students demonstrated high confidence in carrying out this treatment. However, they had limited ability in treating the complex root canal system.

Professional Medical Exams: Patient Engagement and Ethico-Legal A Considerations

Patients have been part of medical education since recruits trained. Healthcare students learn by seeing several patients. They should examine patients well to pass their finals. Live patients have been considered to validate undergraduate assessment more than actors and manikins and abnormal findings1. They reduce the requirement for skepticism when studying simulated patients. Staff, candidates, and patients approve of patients evaluating final-year students' skills2. Real patients are cheap and sometimes available. Patients now are engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate education and evaluation. The legal and moral rights and obligations of participants in educational settings are not well established3.

Preparedness of final year medical students in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients with mental illness.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals have a higher prevalence of mental illness compared to the general population. Discriminatory behaviour from mental health care providers impedes access to culturally competent mental health care. Undergraduate psychiatry education plays an important role in adequately preparing medical doctors to care for mental illness in LGBT patients. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and clinical preparedness of final-year medical students in caring for LGBT patients after completion of their psychiatry rotation. Faculty of health sciences at a large public university in Gauteng. This was a cross-sectional study using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised demographic data, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender development of clinical skills scale (LGBT-DOCSS) and questions relating to their subjective knowledge and preparedness in LGBT mental health care. The LGBT-DOCSS is a validated tool consisting of three subscales: basic knowledge, attitudinal awareness, and clinical preparedness. Data from 170 final-year students were used in the analyses. Participants scored within the low range for clinical preparedness and basic knowledge subscales but high in the attitudinal subscale. Gender, sexual orientation and academic background were associated with higher overall scores and higher basic knowledge and attitudinal awareness scores. Final-year medical students were not adequately prepared in caring for LGBT patients with mental illness as indicated by the LGBT-DOCSS. This study identifies a gap in undergraduate psychiatric training in providing culturally competent mental health care for a vulnerable population.

Clinical portfolios as a tool to develop competence in radiography education

IntroductionClinical portfolios are used in healthcare programmes to prepare students for their professional careers by promoting reflective practice and critical thinking. There is a paucity of research related to students' and educators’ perceptions of the effectiveness of clinical portfolios in radiography education. MethodsA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted to explore radiography students' and educators' opinions on the contribution of portfolios to students’ personal and professional development. Optimal portfolio content and administration was investigated. Questionnaires were distributed to a stratified sample of second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate radiography students and recent graduates from a 4-year BSc Radiography program in Ireland. A second questionnaire was sent to academic staff involved in clinical education. Participation was on a voluntary basis and data anonymous. ResultsSixty participants provided the student perspective and seven provided the educator perspective. All educators and most radiography students (58–83%) agreed that the portfolio contributed effectively to personal and professional development. Tutor feedback and competency assessments were ranked the most valuable elements of the portfolio by both students and educators. The remainder content ranked from most to least beneficial were; image appraisal assignments, self-reflection, training needs analysis and modality objective lists. Final-year students and new graduates valued self-reflections more than novice students. Online portfolio administration was preferred over paper administration (5:3) due to greater efficiency, accessibility, and interactivity. ConclusionThe clinical portfolio was perceived to be an effective tool for developing competence in radiography education. Study findings may be used to optimise radiography clinical portfolio design and administration. Implications for practiceThis study is the first to highlight elements of a clinical portfolio deemed most effective in competence development from the perspective of radiography students and educators.

EVALUATING THE STUDENTS' S SELF- CONFIDENCE LEVELS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: A CROSS- SECTIONAL STUDY OF UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS AT ADHIPARASAKTHI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

The study aims to analyse whether students' self-assessments of skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery are dependable predictors of the clinical facets of the dental academy's and institute's strengths and weaknesses. Their confidence levels with performing basic dentoalveolar procedures and the correlation between the scholars' degree of confidence and the quantitative exposure of dental extraction during clinical practise Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, using a questionnaire to assess students' self-confidence in performing oral surgery. Google Forms was used to import survey questions. It was then sent to the final-year students and interns of the college. A total of 10 questions having five alternatives for answers on a Liker scale was framed and distributed. Following data collection, the data was organised and analysed in SPSS software. Results: An aggregate of 112 questionnaires were filled by dental scholars. The participants in majority revealed that they have sufficient skills to take over independent practice (45.5%).The basic components of the questionnaire were answered appreciatively, except for the surgical extraction of teeth and suturing that followed and minor oral surgical procedures, in which both groups stated a lower level of self-confidence. Conclusion: The poll results showed how comfortable the students were conducting fundamental oral surgery operations on their own and in independent practice. In addition to simple extractions, they were also evaluated for confidence levels in performing root extraction using elevators and forceps, clinical diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders. Students also demonstrated competence in controlling haemorrhage from a socket. They acknowledged that doing surgeries made them feel confident.