Good Skills Research Articles

IJCM_196A: Exploring the transition from medical students to interns: A leap into clinical practice

Background: The transition from medical student to independent doctor is a crucial phase, marked by a year-long clinical internship in India. Despite this, challenges arise, and stress is common among interns. This study aims to assess the preparedness of interns graduating under the present MBBS curriculum in India and understand the challenges they face during their internship. Methodologyology: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in teaching hospitals affiliated with Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Interns working in various departments of these hospitals were included in the study. Universal sampling was employed, approaching all available interns during the 14-day study duration. The sampling strategy was non-random, based on convenient sampling. Results: Out of 150 interns, 77 scored well in various aspects of clinical skills. However, discrepancies were observed in specific areas. While 84% demonstrated good history-taking skills, only 55% could effectively discuss medications with patients. Interns displayed lower competence in understanding drug interactions, with only 37 out of 150 scoring well. Communication and teamwork were strong points, with 82 interns effectively working in a multi-disciplinary team. On the contrary, clinical procedures and diagnostic skills showed dismal performance, especially in emergency situations and practical procedures. Conclusion: Interns exhibit strength in communication and teamwork but face challenges in diagnostic skills and clinical procedures. The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions in specific areas, ensuring a well-rounded preparation for junior doctors. Addressing these challenges will contribute to a smoother transition from medical students to competent healthcare professionals.

INQUIRY BASED LEARNING TO DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS: RESEARCH REVIEW

The modern era demands that society members who have good social skills like communication skills, interpersonal skills, decision making skills and learnt verbal and nonverbal behavior. These necessary skills can be developed through the modification in the current instructional strategies. From the past times teachers are heavily rely only on chalk and talk method. Now there is a demand of society to shift the teaching learning process to learner centered and this can be possible through the adoption of constructivism based instructional methods like inquiry-based learning. It is that learning, in which learners construct their concepts with framing questions, constructing hypotheses, designing and conduction of experiments, generation of explanations. All the phases of inquiry driven instruction utilize the social skills for collective working.

Uncertain Benefits of Using Remotely Sensed Evapotranspiration for Streamflow Estimation—Insights From a Randomized, Large-Sample Experiment

Remotely sensed evapotranspiration (ETRS) shows promise for enhancing hydrological models, especially in regions lacking in situ streamflow observations. However, model calibration studies showed conflicting results regarding the ability of ETRS products to improve streamflow simulation. Rather than relying on model calibration, here we produce the first randomized experiment that explores the full streamflow–ET skill distribution, and also the first probabilistic assessment of the value of different global ETRS products for streamflow simulation. Using 280,000 randomized SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model runs across seven catchments and four ETRS products, we show that the relationship between ET and streamflow skills is complex, and simultaneous improvement in both skills is only possible in a limited range. Parameter sensitivity analysis indicates that the most sensitive parameters can have opposite contributions to ET and streamflow skills, leading to skill trade-offs. Conditional probability assessment reveals that models with good ET skills are likely to produce good streamflow skills, but not vice versa. We suggest that randomized experiments such as ours should be performed before model calibration to determine whether using ETRS is worthwhile, and to help in interpreting the calibration results.

Pendampingan Kader Posyandu untuk Deteksi Dini Kanker Payudara melalui Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri

Breast and cervical cancer are the main types of cancer which are the largest contributors to all types of cancer in women. This community service aims to increase the knowledge of posyandu cadres in early detection of breast cancer. Posyandu cadre training is carried out for 8 hours per meeting and assistance for Posyandu cadres is carried out for 4 hours per meeting. A cadre of 10 people was prepared with the criteria for women of childbearing age who visited the posyandu after which they performed a breast phantom set. This research was conducted at the Salero Community Health Center in June 2023. The methods used included face-to-face lectures, questions and answers, and demonstrations with 10 posyandu cadres involved. The results of the research showed an increase in cadre knowledge, where before being given exposure to material and practice, only 10% of participants had sufficient knowledge, whereas after being given exposure to material and practice, good knowledge increased to 90%. The skill level of cadres was also very poor before being given exposure to material and practice where cadres with less knowledge reached 80%, and cadre skills increased after being given exposure to material and practice with cadres with good skills as much as 90%. Conclusion: The implication of the research is that cadre mentoring can be used as an appropriate method to increase cadres' knowledge and skills for breast self-examination.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Pegawai BAZNAS Kabupaten Sukabumi

In this competitive globalization era, improving work quality and employee productivity is an important challenge for organizations in various sectors. Leadership style is known to be a key factor influencing this productivity. The main objective of this study is to investigate how much and what influence leadership style has on the work productivity of BAZNAS Sukabumi district employees. This research method uses a survey with a questionnaire as a data collection tool from 27 Sukabumi Regency BAZNAS employees. The research findings confirm the positive and significant influence of the leadership style possessed by the leader on employee work productivity. The results show that the leadership style variable is able to explain 28% of the variation in employee work productivity, emphasizing the important role of leadership style in increasing organizational efficiency and performance. This study also details that a leadership style that is smart, understands people, and has good management skills has a significant positive impact on employee self-development, morale, and improvement of work quality and efficiency.

Students’ Soft Skills and Their Readiness Towards Industrial Revolution in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A Malaysian Sight

Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) has created massive uncertainty, where the human workforce will be replaced by automation and robotics. Regarding this matter, every Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) student was required to acquire both technical skills and soft skills to sustain their career in a future working environment. Unfortunately, students faced the issue of lacking soft skills, which would have an impact on their readiness to face IR4.0. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the level of TVET students' soft skills and their readiness level to thrive in the industrial revolution. A quantitative approach was used in this study to obtain conclusive and definitive evidence in statistical analysis as well as to determine the relationship between the two variables, which are soft skills and readiness to thrive in the industrial revolution. Based on the results, showed that the students in this TVET institution had good soft skills and a moderate level of readiness to thrive in the industrial revolution. The results are also shown that there is a moderately strong relationship between soft skills among TVET students in this TVET institution with their readiness to thrive in the industrial revolution, r (127) = .561, p = .000. The results of the study prove that the student's level of readiness to face IR4.0 are influenced by the acquisition of soft skills, as having soft skills would affect the students' enthusiasm to be ready for IR4.0 adoption.

AN APPLICATION OF GRAPH COLORING: NURSE SCHEDULING PROBLEM

The Nurse Rostering Problem (NRP), also known as the Nurse Scheduling Problem (NSP), represents a challenging scheduling issue that significantly impacts hospital staff worldwide on a daily basis. Nursing staff scheduling is one of the most important but complex problem for the hospital management. NSP is a critical subclass of scheduling problems known for their complexity. This paper introduces an efficient approach to solving the Nurse Scheduling Problem (NSP), aiming to meet the needs of nurses, patients, and hospital management. It requires critical thinking and good decision-making skills to develop a roster that effectively balances patient care, employee and other needs in the organization. To reduce the problem's complexity, graph coloring techniques have been utilized.

MOVEMENT REINFORCEMENT FACTORS RELATED TO CHILDREN'S MOTOR SKILLS: A REVIEW STUDY IN SPORTS EDUCATION

Background and Study Aim. Children's motor development is one of the important aspects in shaping children's health and quality of life. Good motor skills not only enable children to participate in various physical activities, but also play a role in their social, emotional and cognitive development. Therefore, it is important for sports educators to understand the factors that influence children's motor development. This study aims to present a comprehensive review of the factors that reinforce children's motor development in the context of sport education. Materials and Methods. This study used a literature review design following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The data used in this study were published articles published in national and international journals. The search for publication articles was carried out using several journal database websites such as ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Through the literature review, these articles identified key factors related to improving children's motor skills. After the exclusion criteria, only 4 articles were categorized. Results. These factors include physical, psychological and environmental aspects that influence children's motor development. In this study, we investigated the relationship between factors such as physical exercise, children's psychological understanding of movement, the role of teachers in providing appropriate guidance, a supportive learning environment, and external factors such as healthy diet and lifestyle. The findings from this review highlight the importance of a holistic approach in supporting children's motor development. Conclusions. Through a better understanding of the factors that influence children's motor movements, sport educators can design more effective and sustainable programs to improve motor skills as well as overall health at important developmental stages in children's lives.

A Model for Supervision Management to Improve the Education by Using the Area as Base in Digital Era under Primary Educational Service Area in the Northeastern Region

Educational reform in the modern era which the school administrators and all personnel in the school Must improve and develop themselves to keep up with changes in the era of globalization. By using the supervisory management model process to develop educational quality, these research objectives are to: 1) Study the problems and elements of supervision. Target group: 15 people 2) Create a supervisory model. By conducting in-depth interviews with 15 people involved. 3) Experiment with the supervision model with a sample group of 3 schools 4) Evaluate the use of the supervision model. By organizing a seminar with 15 experts and asking for opinions about its usefulness. Feasibility, appropriateness, and correctness of the format from 291 study supervisors. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistics were used to find the mean and standard deviation. It can be summarized as follows: 1) Problems in supervision include an insufficient number of supervisors. Study supervisors lack knowledge Lack of good supervision skills and no systematic planning. There are 5 important elements as follows: (1) objectives, (2) planning, (3) supervision, (4) monitoring and reflection, and (5) development and application. 2) Creating a model for supervision, including (1) objectives,(2) content of supervision, (3) process, (4) method, (5) supervisor and supervisor, (6) duration, (7) planning, (8) execution, (9) Evaluation (10) teamwork (11) network building (12) knowledge management (13) learning and quality development (14) building morale and (15) improving development. 3) The results of the trial use of the model had a reliability value of .80. Average comparison results in Knowledge before training and after training, tested with a t-test, and were found to be different. Statistically significant is at the .01 level. They were satisfied with the model. Overall, it is at the highest level (x̅ = 4.90, S.D. = 0.53) and the results of the overall evaluation of the use of the format are at the highest level (x̅ = 4.89) and overall satisfaction with the use of the format is at the highest level (x̅ = 4.63) 4) Model evaluation results are useful feasibility, suitability, and correctness. Overall, it is at the highest level (x̅ = 4.63, S.D. = 0.12).

Analysis of Training for Making Recycled Textile Waste-Based Accessories in The Tidung Community of The Thousand Islands

This research aims to analyze the training activities for housewives on Tidung Island in creating recycled textile waste-based accessories, so that they have insights and skills to generate income to support their husbands. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection methods include interviews, observations, and documentation. The research results show that the training was conducted effectively, with participants actively engaging in questioning, creatively practicing the creation of recycled textile waste-based accessories. The resource persons delivered the material and demonstrated it clearly and interestingly. The research findings indicate that the training participants have good knowledge and skills in practicing the creation of accessories and selling them to visitors to Tidung Island, thereby enhancing their socio-economic empowerment. In conclusion, this training effectively equips housewives with knowledge and skills to generate income to support their husbands.

Peran Dan Fungsi Bahasa Sebagai Komponen Utama Dalam Komunikasi Bisnis

Language is used as a communication tool because with language someone can express ideas, ideas and thoughts. Not only in everyday life but in the business world, language is the main thing to pay attention to in order to create a good and successful business. In business activities, communication is an important factor in establishing relationships between business people and consumers. In business activities, the use of language has a very important role and function. Good language will have a positive effect so that business processes run smoothly and as expected. Business is a production, sales, marketing activity carried out by individuals, organizations or groups to gain profit. To run a business well, a person needs a good attitude, creativity, agility and good language skills. Language is a part of business communication ethics that needs to be considered. The method in this research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, the aim is to describe the role and function of language as the main component of communication in business activities. From the results of this research it was found that the importance of using language in business communication includes several things such as the role and function of language as a component of the main tool of business communication, a means to facilitate promotion, a means to facilitate branding, a means to facilitate marketing, and a means to expand networks to the global level.

Digital Literacy- Based Case Method Lecture Model for Strengthening Student Critical Thinking

The change in the learning paradigm from traditional learning models to digital literacy-based case methods involves several changes in habits, which ultimately require each individual to adapt and complete all activities from time to time. Therefore, digital competence is important in the learning process. Using good reading skills can support successful learning. Interest in reading books has decreased because it has been replaced by a new method, screen-based reading behavior. This has aroused researchers' interest in discussing the importance of digital literacy. The case method is the learning model that can support students' digital competence in participating in learning and improving critical thinking. This study employs a 4-D development paradigm (Four-D Models) to create cutting-edge goods in the shape of digital literacy-focused case study lecture model project modules. The produced product's feasibility is confirmed through the validation procedure and implementation test to ensure the creation of the final product. The study took place in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, between March and June 2023. The data analysis methods utilised included observation, documentation studies, interviews, FGDs, data reduction, analysis, data interpretation, and data triangulation. Conclusions can be derived from the outcomes of the data analysis. This digital literacy-based case method lecture innovation, initially designed for monetary economics lectures, can be applied across all courses to enhance critical thinking skills in other scientific disciplines and facets of life. We anticipate that this marks the commencement of advancements in lecture innovation and development.

Analysis of Basic Movement Abilities: Survey study in children

Study purpose. Children's basic movement abilities are an important aspect of their physical, cognitive and social development. Basic motor skills include a variety of motor skills needed to live daily life, such as walking, running, jumping, and controlling their body. These basic movement abilities develop significantly as children grow and develop. The aim of this research is to determine the basic movement abilities of children in Ujungbatu District. Materials and Methods. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a survey . The sample in this study was all 30 children from Ujungbatu District and all were taken to become research samples, so it was called the total sample . Data was collected using the TGMD-2 Instrument and then processed using the percentage formula. Results. The results of the research are: (1) The average locomotor ability of children in Ujungbatu District is classified as 46.67 " Medium". (2) The average object control ability of children in Ujungbatu District is in the classification of 36.67 " Medium". (3) The basic movement abilities possessed by children in Ujungbatu District are on average classified 46.67 " Medium". Good basic movement skills in children have a positive impact on their physical and mental health. Children who have strong basic motor skills tend to be more physically active, have improved social skills, and feel more confident in a variety of physical activities. Cunclotion. Therefore, it is important for parents, educators and child health workers to support the development of children's basic motor skills by providing opportunities to play, practice and participate in a variety of physical activities. Keywords: Movement Skills, Basic Movement, Child Age

Exploring Collaborative Problem Solving in STEM Contexts for Middle School Students

In the 21st century, advances in science and technology require students to adapt. Classroom dynamics are still often dominated by passive learning methods, such as lectures, which result in a lack of student participation. PISA evaluation shows the low problems-solving abilities of Indonesian students. Therefore, the STEM approach emerged as a solution with a focus on essential 21st century skills, such as collaborative problem solving. The aim of the research is to investigate and analyze the collaborative problem solving process of junior high school students in solving STEM problems. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach. The research population included all students of SMP PGRI 13 Surabaya. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Research instruments include questionnaires, observation sheets, and structured interviews. The research results show that collaborative learning in STEM context problem solving can help students develop problem solving skills. Students demonstrate good collaborative skills and their response to this learning is very positive. Evaluation of student learning outcomes also shows an increase, indicating the success of STEM-based learning methods in increasing student motivation. This research contributes to the understanding of the importance of learning approaches that integrate STEM with collaborative problem solving.

Practical English Oral Expression and Communication Skills

In this era of globalization, English has become the universal language for international communication. Whether it’s business negotiations, studying abroad, or daily communication, fluent English oral expression is crucial. For studying abroad, good English oral expression skills can not only help you better adapt to the new environment, but also allow you to have a deeper understanding of the local culture. In daily life, being able to express your thoughts fluently in English can help you better communicate with foreign friends and expand your social circle. Therefore, improving English oral expression ability is very important for everyone. Below, the author will share some practical English oral expression and communication skills to help you improve your English speaking skills and communicate more confidently with others. By mastering these practical English oral expression and communication skills, your English oral proficiency will improve and you will be more confident in communicating with others.

Сущность и структура компетентности самоменеджмента обучающегося вуза

Versatile young specialists are currently in great demand. To be a high-achiever, a successful professional needs the so-called supra-professional skills, which are responsible for personal development. To manage their own study, work, and life, university students require good self-management skills, e.g., setting goals, meeting deadlines, scheduling, road mapping, self-education, reflection, self-correction, etc. Self-management is an object of personal education and an important element of personal development in university environment. This article describes the essence and content of self-management as a competence acquired at university. A review of scientific literature made it possible to prove the relevance of self-management as part of university education. Self-management appeared to have four components, i.e., 1) motivation and target, 2) cognition, 3) activity, 4) reflection and evaluation, while its structure consisted of three development levels, i.e., initial, basic, and advanced.

Development and validation of an objective virtual reality tool for assessing technical aptitude among potential candidates for surgical training

BackgroundGood technical skills are crucial for surgeons. Yet although surgical training programs strive to assess technical aptitude when selecting surgical residents, valid assessments of such aptitude are still lacking. Surgical simulators have been proposed as a potentially effective tool for this purpose. The current study aims to develop a technical aptitude test using a virtual reality surgical simulator, and to validate its use for the selection of surgical residents.MethodsThe study had three phases. In Phase 1, we developed an initial version of the technical aptitude test using the Lap-X-VR laparoscopic simulator. In Phases 2 and 3 we refined the test and collected empirical data to evaluate four main sources of validity evidence (content, response process, internal structure, and relationships with other variables), and to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the test. Specifically, Phase 2 comprised a review of the test by 30 senior surgeons, and in Phase 3 a revised version of the test was administered to 152 interns to determine its psychometric properties.ResultsBoth the surgeons and interns rated the test as highly relevant for selecting surgical residents. Analyses of the data obtained from the trial administration of the test supported the appropriateness of the score calculation process and showed good psychometric properties, including reliability (α = 0.83) and task discrimination (mean discrimination = 0.5, SD = 0.1). The correlations between test scores and background variables revealed significant correlations with gender, surgical simulator experience, and video game experience (ps < 0.001). These variables, however, explained together only 10% of the variance in test scores.ConclusionsWe describe the systematic development of an innovative virtual reality test for assessing technical aptitude in candidates for surgical training, and present evidence for its validity, feasibility and acceptability. Further validation is required to support the application of the test for selection, as well as to discern the impact of gender, surgical simulator experience, and video game experience on the fairness of test results. However, the test appears to be a promising tool that may help training programs assess the suitability of candidates for surgical training.

Seasonal characteristics of emission, distribution, and radiative effect of marine organic aerosols over the western Pacific Ocean: an investigation with a coupled regional climate aerosol model

Abstract. Organic aerosols from marine sources over the western Pacific Ocean of East Asia were investigated using an online coupled regional chemistry–climate model RIEMS-Chem for the entire year 2014. Model evaluation against a wide variety of observations from research cruises and in situ measurements demonstrated a good skill of the model in simulating temporal variation and spatial distribution of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 and 10 µm (PM2.5 and PM10), black carbon (BC), organic carbon (OC), sodium, and aerosol optical depth (AOD) in the marine atmosphere. The inclusion of marine organic aerosols improved model performance on OC concentration by reducing model biases of up to 20 %. The regional and annual mean near-surface marine organic aerosol (MOA) concentration was estimated to be 0.27 µg m−3, with the maximum in spring and the minimum in winter, and contributed 26 % of the total organic aerosol concentration on average over the western Pacific. Marine primary organic aerosol (MPOA) accounted for the majority of marine organic aerosol (MOA) mass, and the MPOA concentration exhibited the maximum in autumn and the minimum in summer, whereas marine secondary organic aerosol (MSOA) was approximately 1–2 orders of magnitude lower than MPOA, having a distinct summer maximum and a winter minimum. MOA induced a direct radiative effect (DREMOA) of −0.27 W m−2 and an indirect radiative effect (IREMOA) of −0.66 W m−2 at the top of the atmosphere (TOA) in terms of annual and oceanic average over the western Pacific, with the highest seasonal mean IREMOA up to −0.94 W m−2 in spring. IREMOA was stronger than, but in a similar magnitude to, the IRE due to sea salt aerosol on average, and it was approximately 9 % of the IRE due to anthropogenic aerosols in terms of annual mean over the western Pacific. This ratio increased to 19 % in the northern parts of the western Pacific in autumn. This study reveals an important role of MOA in perturbing cloud properties and shortwave radiation fluxes in the western Pacific of East Asia.

Interactive learning environment as a source of critical thinking skills for college students

BackgroundThe cognitive skills underlying critical thinking include analysis, interpretation, evaluation, explanation, inference, and self-regulation. The study aims to consider the possibility and effectiveness of introducing the mobile game Lumosity: Brain Training into the learning process of first-year Philology students studying at Qiqihar University.MethodsThe sample included 30 volunteers: 15 girls and 15 boys, whose average age was 18.4 years. Before the experiment start, the respondents took a pre-test based on the Critical Thinking Skills Success methodology, which was developed by the American scientist Starkey. It was stated that intensive one-month training with the use of the Lumosity premium application in the classroom would improve critical thinking skills.ResultsThe pre-test results showed that some respondents had had quite good critical thinking skills before the experiment as the average score was 22.13 out of 30 points. The effectiveness was evaluated using the Student’s t-test for paired samples. It is established that there are significant differences between standard and empirical values (p = 0.012).ConclusionsThe research can be of interest to those who study the issue of integrating an interactive learning environment into university and student programs, as well as those who consider critical thinking as a field of scientific knowledge and seek to develop critical thinking skills. The novelty of the study is the fact that students were allowed to use the app only during classes, but the research hypothesis was confirmed. This indicates that an interactive learning environment can be considered as a tool for developing students’ critical thinking skills in the context of limited screen time.

Parental Digital Literacy in Efforts to Accompany Children in Mulyoharjo, Jepara City

The development of digital technology is increasingly advanced, influencing people's life patterns. Digital literacy is needed by parents in accompanying children in this digital generation. The use of gadgets and the internet has become a necessity for children to learn, and perhaps in everyday life it has become commonplace for gadgets to be given to children. However, not all parents have good digital literacy skills. In fact, children are said to be more digitally literate than parents. This is an important problem for children's development, especially if parents do not monitor the activities of the devices/gadgets used by children. This service activity raises the issue of digital literacy of parents in accompanying children, the goal is that parents are more digitally literate and can take a stand in accompanying children in this digital era.