Improve Problem Solving Research Articles

Improving workforce experiences at United States Federally Qualified Health Centers: Exploring the perceived impact of generational diversity on employee engagement

This qualitative study aimed to explore a multigenerational workforce’s impact on employee engagement as perceived by Federally Qualified Health Centers’ (FQHCs) C-suite executives. It sought to answer one research question: What is the perceived impact of generational diversity on employee engagement of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the United States? This cross-sectional study was national. Primary data were collected using a self-developed, two-part survey instrument: (1) eight demographic questions and (2) two open-ended, short-answer questions. Cognitive interviews, reviews by five subject matter experts, and a pilot study were completed to ensure the instrument’s validity and reliability. Demographic data were analyzed using Minitab V19, and qualitative data were analyzed using MAXQDA V2020. The final sample (n=81) represented 6% of the 1,400 U.S. FQHCs and consisted of respondents from all five U.S. geographic regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. Of the 81 FQHCs, one-third had a four-generation workforce, and over one-half had a five-generation workforce. A multigenerational workforce was important and necessary because of enhanced work creativity, improved problem solving, and a better representation of FQHCs’ diverse patients. Conversely, a multigenerational workforce also presented challenges, including the need to address generation-specific expectations, family dynamics, rewards and recognition, technology proficiency, and learning and training opportunities. Engaging a multigenerational workforce presented benefits and challenges. The benefits included fostering a sense of learning culture, transferring knowledge and skills, and promoting more representative patient communities which FQHC employees served. The challenges included varied expectations, different communication styles, and inter-generation perceptions in healthcare workplaces.

Development of BioPhy Magazine Containing Local Wisdom to Improve Problem Solving Ability and Promote Environmental Awareness Campaign

The purpose of this study was to describe the validity and effectiveness of BioPhy Magazine based on local wisdom, which was developed to improve problem-solving skills and encourage students to conduct environmental awareness campaigns. This type of research was development research with the Tessmer formative evaluation model. The small group trial subjects are Chemistry Tadris students who are taking Basic Physics courses in the 2021/2022 academic year. Data were obtained through validation sheets, problem-solving tests, and poster assessment sheets. The data were then analyzed using the Aiken formula, N-gain, effect size, and Wilcoxon test. The results of the analysis showed that the developed magazine was valid from the aspect of content, presentation, and language. Magazines were also effective in improving problem-solving skills, with an N-gain score on the small group test of 0.90 with a high category and an effect size of 3.34 with a strong influence category. In addition, based on the Wilcoxon test, it was known that Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.005, which meant that there was a significant difference in problem-solving ability between before and after learning. In addition, magazines could encourage students to carry out environmental awareness campaigns as indicated by the average student environmental poster score of 95.38. So, BioPhy Magazine was valid, effective, and successful in encouraging students to carry out environmental awareness campaigns

Practical learning through radiation physics problem solving

IntroductionThe identification of unknown radionuclides is an authentic practical activity for students that provides the foundations for clinical problem solving, especially in the storage and management of radioactive waste. As different radionuclides have different half-lives, some of which are quite long, the storage of waste material has to accommodate the longest of these. Cross contamination requires a method of identifying the radionuclide samples in a mixed sample to safely and appropriately manage disposal. Similarly, identifying a single unknown sample of a radionuclide allows correct handling and disposal. MethodsPerforming a systematic investigation of the physical properties of unknown radioactive samples is a rich learning opportunity to instil understanding of important physics principles among students in nuclear medicine. ResultsThis manuscript outlines an investigation developed that would allow students to identify single unknown radionuclides based on physical properties and identify the constituent radionuclides of a mixed sample using some additional mathematical curve stripping. ConclusionThe processes and solutions are provided with real data and this practical activity can be replicated by students generating their own data. Implications for practiceThis paper provides a template and analysis/interpretation guideline for educators and clinicians to deepen understanding of foundation physics. Enhanced and deeper understanding are a vehicle for improved problem solving in clinical and research practice.

Improved Problem Solving in Mixed Reality

Improved Problem Solving in Mixed Reality

Efektivitas Pembelajaran Kimia Berbasis Proyek Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Dan Ketrampilan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik Smk

Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is highly relevant learning with a 21st century paradigm and competency framework formulated in the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, where 21st century student outcomes include learning and innovation skills that include creativity and innovation skills, thinking critical, and problem solving skills. , communication and collaboration skills (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2008). Based on observations of student learning at SMKN 6 Mataram, it shows that student learning outcomes are low (60% of students have not yet completed studying chemistry), and based on a search for alumni in October 2021, the alumni unemployment rate reaches 59.72%, the Project-based learning model (PjBL) is one way to do this. to resolve the issue. The PjBL learning model has a positive influence in improving problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity (Selçuk et al., 2013). This is supported by Miftahurrohmah et al 2021 who said that project-based learning using Zoom Meetings can have a positive influence on creative thinking skills and mastery of concepts. Therefore, it is necessary to train on “The Effectiveness of Project-Based Chemistry Learning on Concept Understanding and Creative Thinking Skills for Vocational Students. The training was held at SMKN 6 Mataram in April 2022. The population in this study were all X grade students of SMKN 6 Mataram in the 2021/2022
 academic year. The sampling technique in this training uses the "purposive sampling" technique. The sample to be taken is class X DPIB which uses a project-based learning model. This sampling is based on the material to be tested, namely acid and base. There are two variables in this training, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable is a project-based learning model, where the project used is the identification of acids and bases on several building materials and materials that are often used in everyday life, while the dependent variable is mastery of concepts with six indicators, namely remembering, understanding, and understanding. apply (apply), analyze (analyze), evaluate (evaluate), create (create). and creative thinking skills with indicators of Fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. The type of data used in this training is quantitative data in the form of a Chemistry concept mastery test and a Creative Thinking Test. The effectiveness of the Project-based learning model for students of SMKN 6 Mataram on acid-base material can be determined by taking into account the pretest and posttest scores obtained by students. Based on the data obtained, it shows that project-based learning is effective in increasing students' understanding of concepts with a learning mastery percentage of 78%, and high effectiveness in improving students' creative thinking skills with an N gain of 81.79%.

Analysis of the Difficulties of High School Students in Improving Problem Solving Ability in Physics Learning

Problem solving skills are very important in the learning process and in everyday life. This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing what factors cause high school students to have difficulty in improving problem solving skills in physics learning. The method used is a Literature Study with qualitative analysis and reviewed 40 journals or articles in the period 2018-2022, journals obtained through Publish or Perish on the Scopus and Google Scholar databases which are certainly from trusted journals. The results obtained in this study are that the models and learning media used must be relevant because they are important factors that must be considered first in improving the problem solving abilities of high school students. In addition, students are only able to write what is known and asked, without knowing how to solve and students also still have difficulty in distinguishing the equations of physics formulas that will be used in solving problems. Efforts to improve problem solving are to use relevant learning models, such as those used by researchers from the literature study that we have done, namely PBL, PjBL, Inquiry and Discovery Learning. And STEM-based learning has also been shown to be effective in several studies to improve the problem-solving abilities of high school students in physics. And students also need a lot of practice in solving problem solving problems.

Implementation of geogebra-assisted creative problem-solving model to improve problem solving ability and learning interest students

Mathematics aims to make students have good problem-solving skills based on the junior high school curriculum. However, the reality in the field is that more than 50% of students cannot solve problem-solving problems. This study aims to (1) Analyze the differences in the improvement of the problem-solving abilities of students who received learning with the GeoGebra-assisted CPS model and the problem-solving skills of students who received conventional learning in terms of overall and early mathematics ability (superior and low); (2) Analyzing the differences in learning interest of students who received GeoGebra-assisted CPS learning and students who received conventional understanding; (3) Analyzing the correlation between problem-solving abilities and students' interest in education. The research design employed was sequential explanatory with a quasi-experimental method. The Instruments were written tests, questionnaires, observation sheets, and interview guidelines. The data obtained were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test, t-test, and correlation test. The results showed that: (1) The improvement of the problem-solving abilities of students who received GeoGebra-assisted CPS learning was better than students who received conventional learning, and there was no difference in the problem-solving abilities of the superior early mathematical ability and low early mathematical ability groups; (2) The learning interest of students who receive GeoGebra-assisted CPS learning is better than students who receive conventional learning; (3) There is no correlation between problem-solving ability and student interest in learning. Creative problem-solving learning models assisted by GeoGebra applications can improve students' mathematical problem-solving skills and interest in learning.

The Effect of STEAM in Mathematics Learning on 21st Century Skills: A Systematic Literature Reviews

The development of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)-based learning approach that is implemented with interdisciplinary knowledge has now been widely used in learning and research in mathematics education. However, the use of learning methods and their influence on 21st century skills has not been fully described. To answer these problems, research is to investigate and interpret data on the development and use of appropriate methods in the implementation of STEAM, in particular its impact on mathematics learning and 21st century skills. The author conducted a systematic literature review of published articles to produce a bibliometric review that combines quantitative descriptions of literature content and qualitative analysis of processes, outcomes, and conditions of mathematics learning using the STEAM approach from selected databases between 2012 and 2021. The results of the study used 35 articles from literature relevant to the research objectives. After conducting the analysis, it can be concluded that research related to STEAM, especially in the study of mathematics, has increased significantly in the last 5 years since 2016. From the aspect of 21st century skills, STEAM has a dominant influence in improving problem solving skills and creativity. However, the impact of collaborative and communication skills is still low. In terms of the use of learning methods, STEAM has a significant relationship with the project-based learning (PjBL) method. The results of this study can be used as confirmation material showing that STEAM and PjBL methods are an ideal combination in learning and can also be used as alternative approaches and learning methods to improve problem solving and creative abilities.

Development of Learning Tools Based on Realistic Mathematics Approach Using Hypercontent To Improve Ability Class VII Student Problem Solving

This study aims to 1) analyze how the level of validity, practicality and effectiveness of learning tools based on realistic mathematics approach using hypercontent to improve problem solving skills at MTs S Hajijah Amalia Sari; 2) analyzing the improvement of students' mathematical problem solving skills by using learning tools based on realistic mathematics approach using hypercontent at MTs S Hajijah Amalia Sari; 3) analyze the increase in students' learning independence by using learning tools based on a realistic mathematics approach using hypercontent at MTs S Hajijah Amalia Sari. This study uses the ADDIE development model which consists of 5 stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The subjects in this study were seventh grade students of MTs S Hajijah Amalia Sari in the 2021/2022 academic year. The results showed that 1) Learning tools based on a realistic mathematics approach using hypercontent to improve problem solving and independence skills developed had met the criteria of being valid, practical and effective; 2) Improved problem-solving skills using learning tools based on realistic mathematics approach using hypercontent that has been developed seen from the N-gain value in the first trial of 0.42, increasing to 0.49 in the second trial, meaning that it is in the "medium" category; Keywords: Realistic Mathematics Approach, Hypercontent, Problem Solving Ability, DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-17-03 Publication date: June 30 th 2022

Analisis Berpikir Kritis Siswa MTs Negeri 1 Sampang pada Pembelajaran IPA dengan Menggunakan Model Problem Based Learning

Abstract: Critical Thinking Analysis of MTs Negeri 1 Sampang Students in Science Learning using a Problem Based Learning Model. The purpose of this study is to describe problem-solving abilities in science learning using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model and to improve understanding of science learning by improving student learning outcomes. This class action research is motivated by the low scores of students in science subjects. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive research. Observation, interviews and documentation are used as data collection techniques. Data are analyzed through data reduction, presentation and inference. The subjects of this study were students of MTs Negeri 1 Sampang class VIII B. Research results showed that the PBL model can improve problem solving, can improve student performance in learning activities, material that is considered difficult, can improve student concepts, concretize to students through a learning environment. To provide information and improve student learning. In summary, the PBL model can improve student learning outcomes in science learning class VIII B at MTs Negeri 1 Sampang.

Penerapan strategi pembelajaran schema based instruction untuk meningkatkan keterampilan pemecahan masalah bangun datar pada peserta didik kelas III sekolah dasar

<p><em>The purpose of research is improve problem solving skills in the stories matter of solid geometry by applying the Schema Based Istruction (SBI) learning strategy.</em><em> </em><em>This research is Classroom Action Research with two cycles. The subjects of this research were students of IIID class at SD Djama’atul Ichwan in the 2018/2019 academic year, consists of 31 students. </em></p><p><em>This research uses data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, tests, and documentation with data analysis of source triangulation, technique triangulation, and content validity. The analysis of the data used is the interactive analysis model of Miles-Huberman. </em></p><p><em>The results showed that the implementation of the Schema Based Instruction (SBI) learning strategy can improve problem solving skills of flat-waking story questions for students of class IIID SD Djama'atul Ichwan in the 2018/2019 academic year. This is evidenced by the increase in the percentage of problem solving skills that have met the research target by 80%. </em></p><p><em>The data obtained from the first cycle with the percentage of the first meeting was 55% classical, the second meeting was 35% classical, and the third meeting was 87% classical. The research was continued with the second cycle with a percentage of 81%, the second learning was 84%, and the third learning was 94% classically.</em><em></em></p>

Effect of ISO (9001) Certification and Article Type Produced on Lean Six Sigma Application Successes: a Case Study Within Textile Companies

Abstract This study focused on how the ISO 9001:2008 standard has influenced organisational Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation success. Data were collected through a survey, followed by interviews with the quality managers/representatives of 85 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the textile industry. Additionally, case studies on four of the textile SMEs were carried out to validate the results. Our analysis revealed that the main benefits of LSS, among others, are problem solving improvement, reduction of the quality problem, waste reduction, and increase of productivity. However, certified companies are aware of continuous improvements to tools, which ensures the continuity of improvements made by the LSS project and facilitates the integration of Lean Six Sigma tools, which can help to make better use of the Lean Six Sigma project. The type of article produced was also found to have a considerable effect on the success of the Lean Six Sigma project.

Nominal group technique application towards design of components and elements of non-digital game framework

<span>Non-digital games are a tool that can help children to build and improve problem solving skills in early mathematics learning. Teachers need to design a learning activity using non-digital games taken account problem solving skills in the learning activities. However, the application of problem-solving skills in early mathematics learning activities is challenging, as there is no specific reference that can be used as a guide in implementing effective learning activities. The nominal group technique (NGT) approach is used to design the main components and elements of ProSkiND non-digital games framework based on the expert validation. A total of 12 experts were selected to validate the proposed main components and elements of the ProSkiND non-digital game using NGT online workshop. There were five main components with 41 elements were proposed: activity objective, teacher’s preparation, teacher’s role, children’s role, and activity evaluation. In this study, experts are asked to evaluate the ProSkiND non-digital games main components and elements based on the percentage value of agreement. The value of percentage of agreement that exceeds 70% (≥70%) is acceptable. The findings in this phase are used to develop main components and elements of the ProSkiND non-digital game framework based on problem solving skills for preschool early mathematics using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach.</span>

Dialectical Thinking

Dialectical thinking is a set of attention and thinking strategies, or approaches, to reducing automatic negative thinking, dichotomous thinking, polarizing, and concomitant negative emotions, emotion dysregulation, and impulsive and other problematic behaviors. Examples of dichotomous and/or polarized thinking are provided along with descriptions of how dialectical thinking can be used in therapy to create more acceptance, less reactivity, and improved problem solving.

Black Lives Matter: Moving from passion to action in academic medical institutions

The year 2020 opened the eyes of many to the structures of racism that persist in our country. As the visceral urgency of those galvanizing moments fade, organizations must move beyond releasing supportive statements and determining how they can live up to their stated values. To truly support Black lives, academic medical centers (AMCs) must commit to critically examine and improve the manner in which daily practices, culture, and context uplift Black students, health care professionals, and patients to achieve health equity. One step is to create a culture that is willing to listen and improve when people express discomfort or report mistreatment in order to retain people who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) in a welcoming environment. Academic centers should address microaggressions to create a safe work and learning atmosphere. Then, ensure that faculty, trainees, and staff represent the demographics of the communities in which institutions are situated. Recruiting and retaining an inclusive health care workforce must be systematic and intentional to achieve representation. Studies have shown that racial and ethnic concordance between providers and patients improves patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Further, business studies have shown that racially diverse leadership teams outperform teams that are more homogenous. Diversity benefits colleagues, learners, and patients by considering different perspectives and improving problem solving. Additionally, AMCss should teach about structural racism as a social determinant of health to raise awareness of a common cause of health disparities and understand why patients of color may distrust the medical system. Furthermore, academic centers should work with local leaders to assess needs and provide community benefits and advocate for policies that meet those needs. While there are some challenges in starting these conversations in our institutions, changing the status quo is necessary to achieve health equity for all.

The Role of Laboratory Activities on Laundry Industry Waste Pollution to Improve Problem Solving skills: Teacher's Perception

This study aims to describe the teacher's perception of problem-solving-based laboratory activities to improve the problem-solving skills of junior high school. This study involved 30 science teachers in Lampung. Collecting data in this study using a questionnaire, then analyzed using descriptive analysis. The survey results show that 65% of science teachers have not carried out problem-solving-based laboratory activities in their learning activities. This is due to several factors including teachers not being able to manage time in learning activities and limited tools and materials in school laboratories. Whereas on environmental pollution material for class VII of Junior High School, students can be invited to carry out laboratory activities based on solving real problems such as water pollution by laundry industrial waste. Based on the survey results, it can be said that the laboratory activity program is needed by teachers and students to improve students' problem solving skills. Keywords: laboratory activities, problem-based learning, problem solving skills. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan persepsi guru tentang aktivitas laboratorium berbasis pemecahan masalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa SMP. Penelitian ini melibatkan 30 guru IPA di Lampung. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa 65% guru IPA belum melaksanakan aktivitas laboratorium berbasis pemecahan masalah dalam kegiatan pembelajarannya. Hal ini disebabkan beberapa faktor diantaranya guru tidak mampu mengatur waktu dalam kegiatan pembelajaran dan keterbatasan alat dan bahan di laboratorium sekolah. Sedangkan pada materi pencemaran lingkungan untuk kelas VII SMP, siswa dapat diajak untuk melakukan kegiatan laboratorium berdasarkan pemecahan masalah nyata seperti pencemaran air oleh limbah industri laundry. Berdasarkan hasil survei dapat dikatakan bahwa program kegiatan laboratorium sangat dibutuhkan oleh guru dan siswa untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa. Kata kunci: aktivitas laboratorium, pembelajaran berbasis masalah, keterampilan pemecahan masalah . DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpmipa/v23i1.pp327-334

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah terhadap Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah Peserta Didik dalam Pembelajaran Fisika Ditinjau dari Gender

The study aims at analyzing the difference of problem solving skills between: (1) the students taught by using problem-based learning model and the ones taught by using guided inquiry learning model, (2) the students taught by using problerm-based learning model and the ones taught by using guided inquiry learning model with male gender, (3) the students taught by using problem-based learning model and the ones taught by using guided inquiry learning model with female gender, and (4) the interaction between problem-based and quided inquiry learning model and gender on problem solving skills of students. The study is quasi-experiment research with treatment by level 2x2 design. The research population was all students of grade X MIA at SMAN 9 Makassar. The technique used in talking the sample was simple random sampling and obtained grade X MIA5 and X MIA7 as the experiment classes and grade X MIA8 and X MIA9 as the control classes. The results of the study reveal that (1) there is a difference of problem solving skills between students taught by using problem-based learning model and the ones taught by using guided inquiry learning model, (2) for male gender students, there is a difference between the ones taught by using problem-based skills and ones taught by using quided inquiry learning model, (3) for female gender students, there is a difference between the ones taught by using problem-based skills and the ones taught by using quided inquiry learning model, and (4) there is no interaction between learning model and gender on problem solving skills of students. This study is expected to be a reference in determining the strategy and innovative learning model to improve learning quality so the students are active in learning process, thus it can improve problem solving skills of students.

Efforts to Improve Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills Through Problem-Based Integrated Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Vocational Education

Based on research conducted by PISA, the ability to solve problems and think critically of Indonesian students is still below the average score set by PISA. Problem based learning is one of the learning models recommended by the Ministry of Education and Culture to be applied in improving these abilities. However, the lack of problem-based learning that has been applied so far is the lack of use of media that can be used as support in learning activities, resulting in inconsistencies in the impact of problem-based learning in improving student skills. The importance of these skills for students to have in this era of the industrial revolution 4.0, makes educators have to be more creative and innovative in implementing learning. Therefore, this study aims at seeing efforts to improve problem solving skills and critical thinking skills through problem based integrated computer assisted instruction (CAI). This study used a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design. The population in this study were undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering Education, Padang State University. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire which is used to see students' problem solving and critical thinking skills. The data analysis technique in this study is in accordance with the research hypothesis, where research hypotheses 1 and 2 use independent sample t-test and research hypothesis 3 uses MANCOVA. The research covered by his study is in line with higher education's continuing search for effective SCL approaches

Together alone: complex tourism decisions in couples and random groups

ABSTRACT We conducted experiments to examine how couples handle ill-structured decisions compared to individuals and random groups, and how time pressure affects couples’ performance. The samples included 74 couples and 16 random groups. The results demonstrated that couples performed better than the partners did individually and were able to reach the potential of the two individuals. Random groups of two did not demonstrate the same improvement in problem-solving. When under time pressure, couples were unable to reach a better solution than the average of their two individual solutions. The study gives an insight into how different customer groups make decisions,contributing to adventure tourism and extreme tourism businesses in terms of implications for tourists’ activity planning and safety.

Development of scale learning tools on map based on problems to improve problem solving skills

This study aims to describe the process of developing problem-based learning, analyze the results of the device development, describe student's problem solving with problem-based learning on the scale materials on the map. This research uses research and development (R&D) type, namely 4D-Model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The developed learning tools are including; lesson plans (RPP), LKPD, and a problem-solving ability test (KPM). The results of the development of the scale learning device on the map is valid, practical and effective. The validity of the learning tools is as follows: the average RPP validation is 3.68 or 91.91% in the valid category; LKPD of 3.39 or 84.75% in the valid category; and the KPM test of 3.12 or 78% in the valid category. Therefore, based on the results of the assessment of the validator, problem-based learning tools can be used for learning activities. Practicality of learning tools: the ability of teachers to manage learning is 3.48 or the percentage of implementation is 87% with the category of good implementation; student activity in learning activities is 97.5%. Therefore, it could be claimed as effective. The effectiveness of learning tools: the percentage of changes in KPM of positive students is 75%; the increase in KPM gets an N-Gain score of 0.59 in the medium category, the completeness of percentage in classical learning is 90% thus, it could be claimed as complete, while the student response in positive learning is in an average score of 97 %. Based on the results of the research on the learning device scale on the problem-based map based on good criteria which is valid, practical and effective so that it can be used for learning activities.