Skills Of Participants Research Articles

Catalysing change: unveiling the impact of livelihood training on entrepreneurial skills of women SHG members in Sikkim

PurposeOur paper empirically evaluates the impact of livelihood training programmes on entrepreneurial skills of the women Self-Help Group (SHG) members.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on primary data collected from a sample of 416 SHG women of Sikkim, India, using a multi-stage cluster sampling. A multiple linear regression model is used to assess the impact of training participation on entrepreneurial skill. We correct for the potential self-selection bias associated with training participation using Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method and estimate the Average Treatment effect on the Treated (ATT) using 1:1 Nearest neighbour matching without replacement (caliper = 0.06) and full matching algorithm. The robustness of the result is validated using Rosenbaum bounds sensitivity analysis.FindingsThe findings suggest a significant and positive relation between livelihood training programme participation and entrepreneurial skills of the SHG members which relates to Human Capital Theory.Originality/valueOur paper contributes to the existing literature by empirically evaluating the impact of livelihood training on entrepreneurial skills of the SHG members. Further, our study not only corrects the problem of self-selection bias associated with training participation but also studies the influence of unobserved confounders on the estimated results ensuring generalisability of the findings. Additionally, the study is conducted across all four districts of Sikkim, a north-eastern state of India which has received less academic attention in the context of SHGs and its activities.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2024-0100

Application of the STAD-type Cooperative Learning Model in Improving Natural Science Learning Outcomes

This study aimed to improve the learning outcomes of fourth-grade students at State Elementary School 1 Singakerta in understanding the characteristics of light through the implementation of the STAD-type cooperative learning model. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach conducted in two cycles with 30 students as participants. Data were collected using tests, observations, and documentation and then analyzed descriptively using qualitative methods. The results revealed a significant improvement in student learning outcomes. The percentage of students achieving the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) increased from 40% in the pre-cycle to 53% in Cycle I and reached 80% in Cycle II. Teacher activities improved from 70% (high category) in Cycle I to 87.5% (very high category) in Cycle II, while student engagement increased from 55% (high category) to 80% (very high category). These findings demonstrate that the STAD model enhances student learning outcomes and engagement in natural science classes. This study underscores the potential of cooperative learning models to address challenges in elementary science education, particularly in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, by fostering active participation and collaborative skills among students

The Impacts of Watching Videos on Improving Tertiary-Level Students’ English Language Speaking Skill

With the advancement of technology, video-based learning has become a dynamic tool for language learning that provides real-world language input via multimodal resources. This research aims to identify the impacts of watching videos on improving tertiary-level students’ English language speaking skill, focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, motivation, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, confidence, participation, and overall speaking skill. Despite the growing use of videos in language learning, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding their specific impacts on improving speaking skill at the tertiary level. Limited studies have explored the direct impacts of watching videos on improving speaking skill. This research addresses this gap by identifying how watching videos affects speaking skill and assessing students' perceptions about the impacts of watching videos on improving English language speaking skill. This research design was quantitative, and a questionnaire was used for data collection. The participants were twenty-eight non-native English-speaking students of the sophomore class of the English Language and Literature Department, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Kandahar University. The findings revealed that watching videos significantly improved vocabulary, comprehension, motivation, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, confidence, participation, and overall English language speaking skill. The results of this research have important implications for educators and curriculum designers, highlighting the impacts of watching videos to create engaging and effective language learning opportunities.

Spatial sorting and selection within urban agglomerations: a tripartite evolutionary game model approach

Urban agglomerations play a pivotal role in regional economic growth by fostering industrial clustering and attracting firms, thereby enhancing urban productivity and efficiency. However, existing research on spatial sorting and selection in urban settings-primarily based on quantitative spatial models-often overlooks the dynamic strategic adaptations of firms with varying skill levels. This gap leads to an incomplete understanding of how firms interact and adjust their spatial positioning over time in response to evolving urban economic conditions. To address this, we develop a tripartite evolutionary game model to investigate the spatial sorting and selection mechanisms among high-, medium-, and low-skill firms in urban settings. The model simulates firms’ strategic choices-whether to enter or avoid central cities-under varying initial conditions, such as participation willingness, skill disparities, and urban costs. Extensive simulations reveal that although these factors influence the process and equilibrium rates, they do not change the ultimate strategic outcome: high-skill firms consistently gravitate toward central cities, whereas low-skill firms tend to remain in peripheral areas, especially when urban costs are high. These findings provide significant insights for urban policy. The concentration of high-skill firms in large cities poses challenges for smaller cities attempting to attract these industries, potentially exacerbating regional disparities. Policymakers are thus encouraged to prioritize firm quality over quantity to drive sustained economic growth across regions. Additionally, reforming restrictive household registration policies could reduce entry barriers for high-skill labor, improve urban resource allocation, and facilitate more balanced development. The ongoing interaction between spatial sorting and selection fosters agglomeration economies in urban centers, underscoring the need for policy frameworks that accommodate firms’ diverse needs and skill levels across the urban landscape.

Improving The Teachers Instructional Capacity through Assistance in Creating Microlearning-Based Learning Media

This community service activity aims to provide insight and knowledge of microlearning learning media for teachers in laboratory elementary schools. The training and mentoring approach is used in this community service activity. This community service activity is carried out through the stages of socialization, training, technology application, mentoring and evaluation, and program sustainability. At the evaluation stage, it was carried out with pre-test and post- test sheets which were then analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 program. Based on the results of post-test calculations, there was a significant improvement in the skills of participants before and after participating in training activities. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a need for regular training and mentoring activities, especially in increasing the instructional capacity of teachers in the current digital era. Through this community service activity, it is hoped that it will be able to produce a teaching module and post-activity monitoring.

The Feasibility of Occupation-Based Coaching for Autistic Children and Primary Caregivers.

Autistic children participate less and have fewer opportunities to develop participation skills than nonautistic peers. The extent to which occupation-based coaching (OBC), a metacognitive strategy training intervention, affects participation in school-age autistic children is unknown. We conducted a single-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effect of telehealth OBC for autistic children (n = 13) and primary caregivers (n = 12). Participants completed eight telehealth OBC sessions to address activity-based goals; they completed child, caregiver, and family outcomes pre- and post-intervention. Recruitment, retention, caregiver measure completion, and intervention adherence rates exceeded feasibility benchmarks. OBC had large effects on child performance (Hedge's g = 1.65) and satisfaction (Hedge's g = 1.89), a moderate effect on child sleep disturbance (Hedge's g = 0.60), and small effects on child participation (Hedge's g = 0.23) and family quality of life (Hedge's g = 0.26). Further research in a large-scale study is warranted with changes to better support child measure completion and enhance the study protocol.

Students on Strategies and Approaches for Improving University Project-Based Learning in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence

The literature review finds gender-based violence to be a form of violence based on gender, that is, on socially constructed roles, norms, and relationships between women and men. Gender-based violence refers to physical, emotional, economic, and sexual violence, and it often occurs in the context of power and control. University project-based plays a crucial role in supporting the internal initiative to raise awareness of the importance of gender issues. It can include different strategies and approaches related to defining goals, analyzing the current situation, implementing the project, and evaluating its quality. The study aimed to determine and analyze the level of student assessment of strategies and approaches for improving university project-based learning to prevent gender-based violence and to determine statistically significant differences in assessment between students of social sciences, arts and humanities, and natural sciences and engineering. The research was conducted on a sample of 303 students at the University of East Sarajevo. For this research, we constructed a scale for assessing strategies and approaches to improving university project-based learning to prevent gender-based violence. The results show that there are statistically significant differences between students of social sciences and arts and humanities on the one hand and natural sciences and engineering on the other hand in the assessment of strategies and approaches to improving university project-based learning in the prevention of gender-based violence, i.e., the application of an interdisciplinary approach in university project-based learning, research and case studies, organizing workshops and discussions, cooperation with the local community and networking with other educational institutions. Strategies and approaches to improve university project-based learning act as prevention because they enable students to acquire skills for active participation in promoting gender equality and for creating a society tailored to everyone who lives in it.

The Exploration Of Early Childhood Science Through Daily Equipment: A Study At Nurul Huda Yapis Kindergarten, Keerom Regency

This article aims to explain the use of everyday life supplies to teach science related to volume, floating, sinking and solution materials in order to improve understanding of scientific concepts, active participation, and practical skills of early childhood. This article emphasizes a qualitative approach, in data collection and analysis, by directly observing learning activities and conducting in-depth interviews with teachers of Nurul Huda Yapis Kindergarten, Keerom Regency whose data are then juxtaposed with existing literature to enrich the analysis. This article found 3 things: First, the use of daily living supplies in science practicum provides opportunities for children to experience more concrete and interactive learning. Secondly, the use of living supplies in science learning activities can increase children's engagement to develop important practical skills. Thirdly, the equipment used is easy to find and safe, so learning activities can be conducted with minimal risk. Overall, the use of everyday living supplies in science learning at Nurul Huda Yapis Kindergarten not only enriches academic understanding but also supports children's holistic development, preparing them for more in-depth learning in the future.

Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) Malaria Diagnostic Competency Training: Offering Training Opportunities to Impact Malaria Elimination Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

PAVON has developed a malaria microscopy competency training scheme to augment competency in malaria microscopy. Here, data accrued from training activities between 2020 and 2023 in Botswana are presented. Three trainings were done for 37 central and peripheral level technicians for a two-week period. The scheme consisted of basic theory on Plasmodium parasites, malaria epidemiology and diagnosis. The practicals focused on standard slide preparation, staining, parasite detection, speciation and counting. Scores were assessed by the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Participants who excelled joined the WHO External Competency Assessment for Malaria Microscopy (ECAMM). The median competency scores for the three trainings were detection: 100 (IQR = 94-100), 100 (IQR = 94-100) and 92 (IQR = 92-100), respectively, from pre-test scores of 40 (IQR = 27-54), 44 (IQR = 32-52) and 20 (IQR = 10-40) (z = 2.937, p < 0.003, z = 3.110, p = 0.002 and (z = 2.251, p = 0.024), respectively. Speciation: 93 (IQR = 86-96), 81 (IQR = 73-96) and 88, (IQR = 88-100) from pre-test scores of 50 (IQR = 30-50), 36 (IQR = 20-45) and 17 (IQR = 17-50) (z = 2.936, p < 0.003, z = 3.152, p = 0.002 and z = 3.237, p = 0.001). The competency scores achieved in the ECAMM were 98/98 and 97/98 for sensitivity and specificity pre- and post-tests detection. The training was effective in raising the competency skills of participants and is open to NMPs (National Malaria Programs) for critical capacity building.

Integrating heritage impact assessment into environmental impact assessment procedures: a case study of the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand

ABSTRACT Integrating a heritage impact assessment (HIA) into environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedures is important for preserving cultural heritage amidst environmental and developmental changes. Incorporating HIA is essential for safeguarding outstanding universal values, including the integrity and authenticity of heritage properties, before making any project decisions. This study explores the integration of HIA into EIA procedures, using the Historic City of Ayutthaya as a case study. The objectives were to (1) review EIA and HIA procedures in Thailand, (2) analyse current HIA practices in the High-Speed Railway project at Ayutthaya, and (3) identify challenges and barriers to integrating HIA within the EIA procedure in Thailand. The findings are that Thailand still faces challenges in integrating HIA into EIA procedures. These challenges include a fragmented legislative framework, overlapping agency responsibilities, and differing criteria and methodologies for environmental protection and cultural heritage conservation, all of which necessitate a unified approach. Additionally, assessors and experts for preparing HIA reports is limited. Therefore, training should focus on assessment methods, legal regulations, public participation, and stakeholder engagement skills tailored to local and national contexts. Finally, continuous monitoring during construction, supported by a Cultural Heritage Impact Management Plan, is crucial to protect heritage sites effectively.

Analysis Of Shooting Ability Of Futsal Extracurricular Students At SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency

Shooting is the process of kicking the ball hard and accurately. The success in kicking an accurate goal cannot be separated from the strength of the legs and the right kicking position. In the extracurricular futsal participants of SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency, there has been no research on the analysis of shooting ability in members or participants of extracurricular futsal. The purpose of this study was to determine the shooting skills of extracurricular futsal participants of SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency. This research is quantitative research, where the purpose of this research is to provide a description of the existing reality about the analysis of shooting ability in extracurricular futsal participants of SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency. The instrument test used shooting with a distance of 10 M with repeated shooting 10 times and the score in the goal. This study used purposive sampling techniques totalling 20 people. Data analysis looking for the percentage of each data with the percentage formula After the data is obtained from the test results, the next step is to process it with statistical formulas. These data processing steps are obtained by procedure. The results of this study are shooting ability in extracurricular participants of SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency, based on the ‘Excellent’ category with a percentage of 0% (0 people). Category ‘Good’ with a percentage of 0% (0 people). ‘Medium’ category with a percentage of 10% (2 people). ‘Less’ category with a percentage of 90% (18 people). Category ‘Very Poor’ 0% (0 people). These results can be interpreted that the shooting ability of extracurricular futsal participants at SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency is lacking, this makes SMA Negeri 5 Seluma Regency futsal experience a decline in its achievements in events and tournaments between high schools in Seluma Regency.

Relationship Between Technology Student Association Participation and Soft Skills Development

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between student participation in Technology Student Association activities and soft skills development. This study specifically sought information on relationships between soft skills development and (a) time spent on Technology Student Association activities, (b) competitive event success, (c) assumption of leadership roles, and (d) gender. Data were provided by Pennsylvania Technology Student Association and consisted of survey responses from middle and high school students who are active Pennsylvania Technology Student Association members (n = 229). In addition to descriptive data, a multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the factors noted above and soft skills development. The independent variables (factors) collectively accounted for a significant 16% (R 2 = .16) of the variance in soft skills score. Time spent per week was a significant predictor of soft skills score (β = .19) as was the assumption of leadership roles (β = .22). Gender was also a significant predictor of soft skills score as females scored higher than males, after controlling for leadership roles assumed, competitive event success, time spent per week, and years of participation.

Peningkatan Kapasitas Petani melalui Pelatihan dan Demplot Padi Inpago Unram I untuk Ketahanan Pangan di Desa Suranadi Kabupaten Lombok Barat

Superior varieties of Inpago Unram I along with cultivation technology and empowering farmer groups in rural areas are needed in order to maintain national rice self-sufficiency. The problem encountered in Gapoktan Mata Air 2 Suranadi Village is that they are not yet familiar with the Inpago Unram I variety. The purpose of the activity is to increase participants' knowledge and skills about Inpago Unram I rice cultivation applications. The method used is the training method followed by practical work in the field and participatory action research in the field from preparation to harvest. The stages of the activity include counseling and field laboratory practice (Demplot) on 4:1 legowo planting, use of optimum seedling age on a land area of 10 ares. Evaluation to measure the success of this activity is carried out through pre-tests and post-tests of participants and participant responses to the implementation of field practice. The training activity began with the delivery of material by the community service team about Inpago Unram I Red Rice as Functional Rice and the application of its cultivation technology, which was continued with discussion. During the counseling activity, participants were actively involved. This was shown by various questions asked by participants during the discussion. The activity was continued with practical work in the field from preparation to harvest. Based on the results of the activity, it was concluded that there was an increase in the capacity of training participants through increased knowledge and skills of participants about Padi Inpago Unram I as a functional rice quality seed based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, namely from 58.5% to 88.5% and the activeness of participants during the extension. The increase in the skills of training participants was shown by the active involvement of participants in the demonstration plot by practicing rice cultivation techniques with the 4:1 legowo row system at a seedling age of 18 days.

Red Culture Integration and Challenges Among Pre-School Dance Education Teachers in China

This study utilized descriptive research to determine the relationship between Chinese preschool teachers’ competence and professionalism. A total of 386 preschool teachers from China participated in this study. Most of the respondents were female, aged between 26-35 years old, with a bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years of work experience. Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral integration of red culture is generally low, indicating a lack of engagement and appreciation for red culture among the respondents. Significant challenges exist in terms of teacher ability, curriculum, and classroom facilities, all of which hinder effective integration of red culture into children’s dance education. It is recommended that through training teachers, their participation and interaction skills in the classroom will be enhanced in order to increase students’ interest and motivation in learning. It is also recommended to optimize course design, adjust course content and teaching strategies according to students’ feedback and learning needs to ensure that course content is more attractive and practical, and use diverse teaching methods which will combine traditional teaching methods with modern technologies, such as online teaching platforms and multimedia tools, to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Perawat Tentang Pemberian Obat DOTS pada Pasien TB di RSU IPI Medan

TB is one of the 10 causes of death and the primary cause of infectious agents in the world. The prevalence of tuberculosis patients in 2020 amounted to 929 patients. Some of the influencing factors are behavioral factors, namely knowledge, attitude and behavior in the implementation of routine medication compliance. The method used was observational descriptive with 30 participants who were residents of Sampali Village, Percut Sei Tuan District. The PkM team provided the material in question: 1) Definition of tuberculosis disease, 2) Causes of tuberculosis disease, 3) Signs and symptoms of tuberculosis disease, 4) Complications of tuberculosis disease, and 5) Prevention of tuberculosis disease. After the implementation of the activity: 1) The majority of the understanding of tuberculosis (TB) is good as many as 25 people, 2) The causes of tuberculosis (TB) are mostly good as many as 27 people, 3) The signs and symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) are mostly good as many as 26 people, 4) The majority of tuberculosis (TB) complications are good as many as 27 people, and 5) Prevention of correct transmission of tuberculosis (TB) all participants have been able to as many as 27 people. The increase in knowledge and skills of participants is because the community has a great desire to treat and prevent dengue fever in family members at home.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Pasien Tentang Diet Pasien Tuberkulosis di RSU IPI Medan

TB is one of the 10 causes of death and the primary cause of infectious agents in the world. Some of the influencing factors are behavioral factors, namely knowledge, attitude and behavior in the implementation of routine medication compliance. The method used was observational descriptive with 25 participants who were patients at Imelda Workers' Hospital in Medan. The PkM team provided the material in question: 1) Definition of tuberculosis disease, 2) health education about dietary fulfillment 3) how to regulate the diet of tuberculosis sufferers, 4) increasing knowledge and skills. After the implementation of the activity: 1) Definition of tuberculosis (TB) for the majority of good as many as 25 people, 2) health education about the fulfillment of the good majority diet for 20 people, 3) how to manage the diet of the majority of people with tuberculosis as many as 16 people, 4) improvement of knowledge of tuberculosis treatment for the majority of good as many as 21 people. The increase in knowledge and skills of participants is because the community has a great desire to treat and prevent dengue fever in family members at home.

Multimedia Features towards Skills Development in Open Learning: A Case of the Girls Inspire Project in Tanzania

This study investigates the use of multimedia content for skills development in open learning, using the Girls Inspire Project in Tanzania as a case study. Conducted in the Chala and Msanzi Wards of the Rukwa Region, the study examined the multimedia features utilized in the project and their suitability within the context of open learning initiatives targeting marginalized communities in Tanzania. A qualitative approach was employed, incorporating documentary reviews and interviews with participants, including facilitators, multimedia production experts and project beneficiaries. The findings reveal that the multimedia contents used in the project were highly interactive and engaging, promoting active learner participation and effective skills development. Key multimedia features identified include high visibility, structured arrangement, varied content lengths tailored to lesson requirements and a balanced combination of media formats. These features were found to be highly suitable for the open learning context, as they enhanced accessibility and supported interactive learning for skills development, making them particularly effective for marginalized learners in remote areas. Despite the evidenced suitability of the multimedia learning contents, the study highlights the need for inclusion of more interactive elements and feedback mechanisms. The study further suggests that multimedia contents for future interventions should be tailored to meet specific needs of the target audience, considering local contexts, literacy levels and technological limitations. The study recommends future research to explore the long-term impact of multimedia learning on skills development and identify best practices for integrating multimedia features in similar development initiatives.

Pendampingan Diversifikasi Pangan Berbasis Olahan Limbah Jagung Bernilai Ekonomis pada Sekolah Dasar Daerah Perbatasan : Implementasi Ekonomi Sirkular dalam Bingkai Projek P5

This community service aims to improve the knowledge and skills of participants in implementing a circular economy through mentoring food diversification based on processed corn waste with economic value within the framework of the P5 project. Participants in the implementation of this mentoring amounted to 188 people consisting of high and low-grade students at SDN 01 Bengkayang, West Kalimantan. The implementation of this community service uses a mentoring method with cycle stages, where each cycle is evaluated. The results of this community service show that 75% of partners understand the material and stages of mentoring. In addition, 70% of partners have good skills. This shows that the mentoring process that has been carried out can improve the knowledge and skills of partners in implementing a circular economy through mentoring food diversification based on processed corn waste with economic value within the framework of the P5 project.

Implementation of the RQI System: Baseline Skills and Self-Report Competence and Confidence Data From 12 NLN Inaugural Change Agent Nursing Programs

Abstract AIM This article describes the implementation, baseline cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, and competence and confidence in skills of participants in 12 nursing programs piloting the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program. Of 1,847 participants, 175 had not previously completed a CPR course. METHOD Schools could choose the sequence for completing baselines skills and required e-learning modules. For baseline skills, participants did 60 compressions and 12 continuous ventilations with RQI feedback turned off. Self-report competence and confidence in CPR skills data were collected. RESULTS Forty-five percent of participants achieved passing scores on adult ventilations and compressions; 31 percent achieved passing scores on infant compressions, and 34 percent on ventilations. Forty-five percent were confident in their adult CPR skills; 32 percent were confident in their infant CPR skills. CONCLUSION Nursing students and faculty, regardless of previous health care experience or CPR courses, need more frequent opportunities for CPR skill practice and assessment.

Pelatihan Sistem Informasi E-Commerce untuk Optimalisasi Proses Konsumen, Produksi, dan Pemasaran bagi Pelaku UMKM pada Sentra Industri Ayam Goreng Maju Makmur Kalasan Yogyakarta

The e-commerce information system training program implemented at the Maju Makmur Kalasan Yogyakarta Fried Chicken Industry Center aims to improve the skills of MSMEs in consumer management, production, and marketing through technology. The evaluation of the effectiveness of the program showed a significant increase in the knowledge and skills of participants, which was reflected in better stock management, production efficiency, and marketing strategies. Compared to the previous approach that was less measurable, this evaluation used a more comprehensive method and showed stronger and more sustainable results. The results of this PkM activity can improve the skills and efficiency of MSMEs at the Maju Makmur Fried Chicken Industry Center. The training activity was not only successful in the short term, namely improving the technical skills of participants, but also long-term benefits by using a custom-made e-commerce information system so that it can encourage the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs.