Training Partner Research Articles

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Capacity Building Training for High School Students in Martapura, Banjar Regency

The Banjar Regency area is prone to flooding and is one of the disaster areas that can cause casualties and stress that triggers an increase in cardiovascular disease sufferers. This condition requires community preparedness for emergencies. The purpose of this community service activity is to train partners skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills to be able to help victims of cardiac or respiratory arrest. The first implementation of this community service activity is carrying out an initial test to recognize emergency signs in heart and lung attacks, then providing an introduction to the concept of heart and lung emergency through lecture methods, discussion, and sharing related to real events of cardiopulmonary arrest in the community, then the final stage is evaluation of student abilities. The target of this community service activity was 40 students who are members of the High School Youth Red Cross in Martapura City, Banjar Regency. The results of this community service activity students understand material related to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and providing basic life support counseling has a significant effect on student knowledge. Through this activity, students are expected to be able to provide a pre-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation simulation, and students can disseminate information to those closest to them.

Radiotherapy teaching during COVID-19: An emergency teaching response

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in more than six million deaths in the first two years, a third of the estimated number of cancer-related deaths during this time. It directly impacted radiotherapy training in Africa.Aim: This study evaluated the changes applied to the Access to Care Cape Town Radiotherapy training programme during the pandemic.Setting: The training platform prior to March 2020 was used as a baseline and compared with the programme status in January 2022, representing the emergency teaching model.Methods: Five themes were investigated: computer hardware and software changes; e-Learning resources; programme and curriculum changes; challenges experienced and alignment with modern medical education principles.Results: Reconfiguration of the computer laboratories was required, including additional computer monitors, web cameras and headsets, as well as installation of screen recording and teleconferencing software. The EclipseTM radiotherapy treatment planning laboratory was reconfigured for remote student access, with simultaneous monitoring by local assistants. Online learning was augmented by adding the University of Cape Town VulaTM system as resource, and courses restructured for delivery of short blocks. Five new courses were developed, including collaborations with international training partners, showing good alignment with the principles of modern medical education.Conclusion: Reconfiguration was performed at a manageable cost but required a high level of information technology support. Connectivity and bandwidth issues remain a challenge, as well as online engagement.Contribution: Despite these challenges, the virtualisation allowed for continued training between March 2020 and December 2021, with 18 departments attending remote teaching courses.

PPTTG Mesin Pencacah Serbaguna untuk Peternak Kambing di Dusun I Timur Karang Anyar

Dusun I Timur Karang Anyar Village Karang Anyar District Beringin Deli Serdang is one of the hamlets where goat breeders still use conventional methods in processing their feed. To provide feed for their goats, farmers have to grind elephant grass, cassava leaves and other forages that grow around the farm site or sometimes from nearby villages. This is quite energy and time consuming for the farmer. If the feed can be stocked for a long period of time, the effectiveness of the farmer's work will be higher. The purpose of this program is to apply appropriate technology to goat farmer groups in processing feed sources by mechanically processing through modernization of livestock with multipurpose animal feed chopping machines, increasing efficiency in the use of goat feed and time effectiveness for raising livestock. This service method is by making a chopping machine for goats that is tailored to the needs of partners and training partners on how to operate and maintain the chopper. With this activity, it is hoped that the efficiency of the use of animal feed and the effectiveness of maintenance time can be increased.

AlphaDDA: strategies for adjusting the playing strength of a fully trained AlphaZero system to a suitable human training partner

Artificial intelligence (AI) has achieved superhuman performance in board games such as Go, chess, and Othello (Reversi). In other words, the AI system surpasses the level of a strong human expert player in such games. In this context, it is difficult for a human player to enjoy playing the games with the AI. To keep human players entertained and immersed in a game, the AI is required to dynamically balance its skill with that of the human player. To address this issue, we propose AlphaDDA, an AlphaZero-based AI with dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA). AlphaDDA consists of a deep neural network (DNN) and a Monte Carlo tree search, as in AlphaZero. AlphaDDA learns and plays a game the same way as AlphaZero, but can change its skills. AlphaDDA estimates the value of the game state from only the board state using the DNN. AlphaDDA changes a parameter dominantly controlling its skills according to the estimated value. Consequently, AlphaDDA adjusts its skills according to a game state. AlphaDDA can adjust its skill using only the state of a game without any prior knowledge regarding an opponent. In this study, AlphaDDA plays Connect4, Othello, and 6x6 Othello with other AI agents. Other AI agents are AlphaZero, Monte Carlo tree search, the minimax algorithm, and a random player. This study shows that AlphaDDA can balance its skill with that of the other AI agents, except for a random player. AlphaDDA can weaken itself according to the estimated value. However, AlphaDDA beats the random player because AlphaDDA is stronger than a random player even if AlphaDDA weakens itself to the limit. The DDA ability of AlphaDDA is based on an accurate estimation of the value from the state of a game. We believe that the AlphaDDA approach for DDA can be used for any game AI system if the DNN can accurately estimate the value of the game state and we know a parameter controlling the skills of the AI system.

A trained communication partner's use of responsive strategies in aided communication with three adults with Rett syndrome: A case report.

PurposeTo explore and describe a trained communication partner’s use of responsive strategies in dyadic interaction with adults with Rett syndrome.IntroductionResponsive partner strategies facilitate social, communicative, and linguistic development. The common feature is that the communication partner responds contingently to the other’s focus of attention and interprets their acts as communicative. Research on responsive partner strategies that involves individuals with significant communication and motor disabilities remains sparse. The same applies to if, and how, the use of communication aids impacts on the partner’s use of responsive strategies.Materials and methodsA therapist, trained in responsive partner strategies and aided communication interacted during 14 sessions with each of three participants. The participants were adults with Rett syndrome. A gaze-controlled device and responsive strategies were used during all sessions. The Responsive Augmentative and Alternative Communication Style scale (RAACS) was used to assess the partner’s responsiveness. RAACS consists of 11 items including ratings of to what extent the partner is being attentive to, confirms, and expands the individual’s communication. During eight of the 14 sessions, aided AAC Modelling was also used, i.e., the communication partner pointed at symbols on the gaze-controlled device while interacting. In addition to RAACS, each time the communication partner confirmed or expanded on communication when (a) the participants used the gaze-controlled device and (b) the participants did not use the gaze-controlled device was counted. Descriptive statistics were used to present the results. Non-parametric tests were used to compare means between the two conditions and between participants.ResultsInter-rater agreement for the different RAACS items ranged from 0.73 to 0.96 and was thus found to be fair to excellent. The communication partner’s use of responsive strategies varied when communicating with different participants and the scores were higher when aided AAC modeling was used. The communication partner’s number of responses and use of responsive strategies were higher when the participants communicated through a gaze-controlled device.ConclusionThe communication partner’s use of responsive and scaffolding strategies is not a fixed construct but varies in interactions with different non-speaking persons. The same is true whether the non-speaking person uses a gaze-controlled device with digitized speech or not.

Yoghurt making training to build women’s resilience in developing local economy and healthy lifestyle

Lifestyle modifications are becoming increasingly important, especially following the epidemic era. Healthy living is a continual lifestyle that aids the attempt to transform a healthy culture and the production of healthy cells. A healthy lifestyle is one that consider all facets of a person's health. Not only about food but also about exercise and lifestyle practices. Health is vital to all our actions. One of the important things in supporting health can be done with healthy food intake. Making homemade yogurt, changing other foods, and changing one's lifestyle are all part of this activity. Thus, this activity aims to train partners in yogurt making to build women's resilience in developing local economies and healthy lifestyles. Activities are hybrid, with some participants and resource personnel working online and others offline at the activity site. The method of activities is carried out using lectures, discussions and hands-on practice which is carried out in a hybrid between online and offline. Some participants and resource persons carry out activities online and partly offline at the activity location. This activity is women's independence to build a home industry producing yogurt and other nutritious foods has increased, as has the production of processed yogurt. It is anticipated that the independence of these women will encourage the self-assurance necessary to construct a healthy family and environment, making their residence a place of business and a healthy gastronomic destination at home.

Development of a Digital Health Capability Framework for Allied Health Practitioners: An Australian First

Background: The value of digital health technologies and their contribution to high-quality and safe clinical care and enhanced health patient experience and outcomes is well established. Digital health technologies are increasingly being used by Victorian allied health professionals (AHPs) in routine service delivery, the uptake of which has been significantly accelerated by the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Objectives: This case study outlines the development of a capability framework to support Victorian AHPs, health services, other employers, and university training partners to measure and expand digital health capability at individual practitioner and workforce levels. Methods: A mixed-methods approach to the development of digital health and clinical informatics capabilities and the resultant framework is described, consisting of five phases: (i) a literature/scoping review to identify existing frameworks (ii) expert panel interviews, (iii) thematic analysis of interview themes, (iv) user testing and feedback and, (v) revision based on feedback. Results: This approach proved successful in managing key challenges that emerged during the project, as well as identifying potential barriers and enablers to longer term framework adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Conclusion: This study describes a mixed-methods approach to the development of an Australian-first, Allied health digital health capability framework to address knowledge and skills development at individual practitioner and workforce levels. This case study highlights the need for targeted education and training resources to support the health workforce to build capability in the application and use of digital health technologies. In developing a digital capability framework specific to the allied health workforce, the importance of stakeholder consultation in the early identification of barriers and enablers to potential uptake and implementation is also reinforced.

Analysis Motivation Of Fighting Athletes Tarung Derajat Kaltim To Pon XX Papua

This study was motivated by Tarung Derajat Kaltim athletes who passed the PON entry, the authors found that in self-preparation there were fewer interesting exercises due to the absence of training partners during self-training at home. This study aims to find out the motivation of PON athletes fighting degrees towards the XX PAPUA 2021 PON this study is intended to find out how much intrinsic and extrinsic motivation PON athletes fight kaltim degrees. 6 athletes using saturated sampling with a sample of 6 athletes. . The data collection in this study used non-test techniques using questionnaires and documentation to find out the motivation of PON athletes fighting kaltim degrees. Measurement scale using Mahmud's likert scale (2011: 181) The results of the study using showed that the motivation of PON athletes fighting kaltim degrees is in the category either with the number of 4 athletes or 66.6%. Intrinsic Motivation pon athletes fighting the degree of Kaltim is in the good category with the number of 5 athletes 83.3%%. Extrinsic motivation of PON athletes fighting kaltim degrees is in the good category with the number of 4 athletes 66.6%

Protocol for a prospective quasi-experimental study on SARS-CoV-2 transmission during outdoor sports events in France: the COVID-ESO project

IntroductionThe spread of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in the community remains a major concern despite the application of control measures including the banning of mass sporting events. The circulation of...

Ecoprint batik training to support ecotourism business in Sidoarjo

The Tanjung UMKM group in Sidokerto Village, Buduran District, Sidoarjo Regency, is a partner in the ecoprint training. In regard to the ecotourism industry that the Sidoarjo Regency Government is now developing, the concern raised is enhancing the abilities of the MSME group through ecoprints to boost product competitiveness. This program is carried out with ecoprints, which are inexpensive and environmentally friendly. This business will grow in natural tourism locations as souvenirs and regional features, in addition to being environmentally beneficial. The purpose of this service program is to train the local community how to make batik using natural dyes that are environmentally friendly. The MSME group was approached partially face to face throughout this activity. MSME partners were satisfied with this program, and there was a greater understanding of how to make batik from natural materials.

African American Couples' Experiences during an Exercise Intervention Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study.

Exercise intervention researchers often struggle to transition participants from supervised/laboratory-based exercise to independent exercise. Research to inform this critical juncture remains underdeveloped. This qualitative case study investigated the transition from laboratory-based to home-based training in a subset of middle-aged and older African American couples whose exercise intervention experience was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All four couples (N = 8) whose study participation was interrupted participated in dyadic interviews by videoconference. Two investigators independently reviewed verbatim transcripts, and then used an iterative open coding approach to identify themes from the qualitative data. Three main themes were identified: (1) resistance training program modifications, (2) partner interactions, and (3) external pandemic-related factors. Each theme included both positive and negative feedback related to participants’ experiences. Overall, virtual, home-based training appeared acceptable and feasible in this group. Further research is needed to investigate the utility of virtual training to effectively transition participants from laboratory-based to independent exercise.

When good intentions are not enough: Professionals’ perceptions of the South Australian communication partner scheme

AbstractChildren and other vulnerable parties such as those with a cognitive, social or communication impairment frequently struggle to understand, and be understood in, the criminal justice environment. One way this has been addressed in jurisdictions around Australia and overseas is through the introduction of intermediary (or communication partner) schemes, whereby an independent third party assists vulnerable witnesses, and in some cases, defendants, with their communication needs. The South Australian Government introduced a trained volunteer communication partner scheme for defendants and prosecution witnesses as one element of its Disability Justice Plan in 2016. However, the scheme had relatively limited use and ceased operation on 1 March 2020. This study provides a qualitative analysis of stakeholders’ (N = 23 professionals) perceptions of how the scheme was implemented, the factors that constrained the usefulness of the scheme and how the initiative could be improved. Participants highlighted the need for a future communication partner service to include highly trained and specialized professionals situated within a government agency.

Developing Competencies in a Mechanism Course Using a Project-Based Learning Methodology in a Multidisciplinary Environment

Design of Mechanism is a standard subject in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering majors. Different methods and tools are used by lecturers to teach the subject. In this work, we investigate the impact on the competencies development by implementing a project-based learning methodology in a mechanism course. For this, we analyze the performance of students from two different groups. The first group is taught in a traditional fashion developing a final project just related to the discipline, and the second group is taught in a multidisciplinary context where the final goal is to develop a complex project where the mechanisms subject is one complementary subject with the others. The development of engineering competencies, declared for this course, is presented for both groups through the evaluation of different aspects; also, a survey of satisfaction from the students of both groups is presented. Overall, the results show that the multidisciplinary project-based learning method, having a nonacademic training partner as sponsor and solving a real nonacademic project, improves the development of competencies related to practical applications and increases the motivation and appreciation of the student towards the mechanism learning discipline.

Penerapan Aplikasi Miracle Salon

The application of the Miracle Salon application is the result of research with the output of appropriate technology software that will be applied to user partners, namely Miracle Salon which is engaged in the Beauty business. The partner location is next to the AMIK Widyaloka campus, Medan, Jalan TB Simatupang No. 161 A, Medan Sunggal, North Sumatra. The problem faced by partners so far is that promotions are carried out only by word of mouth so that people do not know and know less about the miracle salon. Because the promotion is only done by word of mouth, the fans are only people around the miracle salon environment. To introduce partners more broadly, our Devotion team donated the Miracle Salon Application to be used by partners through mentoring and training for partners. This service is carried out starting from good relations with partners, analyzing ongoing systems, designing, and training partners to skillfully use development and maintenance. With the completion of the training, it is hoped that partners will have the skills to use the application so that miracle salon promotions are known to the wider community and more customers.

SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES FOR STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERS IN UNIVERSITIES OF THE USA

The article presents the results of research into the activities of Academic Success Centers (ASC) in Universities of the USA. The need for their functioning has been updated with the help of an analysis of the general condition of the US higher education system based on various statistical indicators, which are presented in the “Report on the Condition of Education 2022. U.S. Department of Education.” It was found that the majority of after-school education institutions are faced with the problem of ensuring the academic success of students and their retention in the educational institution. The author found that the main goal of the Centers is to systematically support students in achieving educational goals and realizing their academic potential. The centers create diverse opportunities for students to develop skills that contribute to academic success and social adaptation, which in turn enable students to achieve academic and personal goals through effective learning, interpersonal development, personal responsibility, and leadership. The Centers hold seminars and trainings on strategies and skills for effective learning, development of cognitive processes, effective reading and writing of texts, essays, preparation and preparation of current and final tests, time management; services of tutoring, academic coaching, mentoring, tutoring, additional instruction, explanations and exercises for the formation of soft skills and long life education are provided. Centers also offering activity is motivational training, leadership training, commitment to success, interpersonal communication, and health care. It was found that the permanent staff of the Centers is not numerous. Successful students and post-graduate students are actively involved in the work of the Centers both on the terms of paid work and on the basis of volunteering. Educators involved in the work previously undergo appropriate training in order to acquire the qualifications of a trainer (coach), mentor, training partner, assistant consultant, etc. It was established that the values for the Centers are: students, excellence, leadership, enthusiasm, and respect. The conducted research actualized the need for a thorough systematic study of Academic Success Center activity in Universities of the USA with the aim of introducing successful aspects of their activity into the practice of higher educational institutions of Ukraine

Resisted sprint training with partner towing improves explosive force and sprint performance in young soccer players - a pilot study.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of non-resisted (NRS) and partner-towing resisted (RS) sprint training on legs explosive force, sprint performance and sprint kinematic parameters. Sixteen young elite soccer players (age 16.6 ± 0.2 years, height 175.6 ± 5.7 cm, and body mass 67.6 ± 8.2 kg) were randomly allocated to two training groups: resisted sprint RS (n = 7) and non-resisted sprint NRS (n = 9). The RS group followed a six-week sprint training programme consisting of two “sprint training sessions” per week in addition to their usual soccer training. The NRS group followed a similar sprint training programme, replicating the distances of sprints but without any added resistance. All players were assessed before and after training: vertical and horizontal jumping (countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and 5-jump test (5JT)), 30 m sprint performance (5, 10, and 20 m split times), and running kinematics (stride length and frequency). In the RS group significant (p < 0.05) changes were: decreased sprint time for 0–5 m, 0–10 m and 0–30 m (-6.31, -5.73 and -2.00%; effect size (ES) = 0.70, 1.00 and 0.41, respectively); higher peak jumping height (4.23% and 3.59%; ES = 0.35 and 0.37, for SJ and CMJ respectively); and 5JT (3.10%; ES = 0.44); and increased stride frequency (3.96%; ES = 0.76). In the NRS group, significant (p < 0.05) changes were: decreased sprint time at 0–30 m (-1.34%, ES = 0.33) and increased stride length (1.21%; ES = 0.17). RS training (partner towing) for six weeks in young soccer players showed more effective performances in sprint, stride frequency and lower-limb explosive force, while NRS training improved sprint performance at 0–30 m and stride length. Consequently, coaches and physical trainers should consider including RS training as part of their sprint training to ensure optimal sprint performance.

Pelatihan Penulisan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Berbasis Teknologi Open Journal System dan Penggunaan Software R pada MGMP Matematika SMP

Background: Mathematics Teachers who are members of MGMP (Teacher's Deliberation of Subjects) Mathematics at the Junior High School level of Pangkep Regency face problems in writing classroom action research (PTK), processing and analyzing data from PTK research results using software, as well as the publication of PTK scientific articles in the Open Journal System (OJS). The purpose to improve (1) the teacher's knowledge of the way of writing classroom action research (PTK); (2) the teacher's knowledge of software R statistical applications; (3) teacher knowledge of the Open Journal System (OJS). Method: Learning Model Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) consists of 4 steps: understanding (P), observation-instruction (O), instruction exercises (L), reflection (R). Training Partner is MGMP Mathematics junior high school pangkep which amounted to 12 people. Instruments of devotion in the form of: tests of classroom action research knowledge; test of software knowledge R; Open Journal System (OJS) knowledge test. Results: (1) increased teacher knowledge of how to write class actions; (2) increased teacher knowledge about processing classroom action research data with Software R; (3) Increased teacher knowledge about the publication of scientific articles of classroom action research in the Open Journal System (OJS). Conclusion: OJS Technology-Based PTK Training and The Use of Software R can overcome teacher difficulties in writing PTK, processing and analyzing PTK research data, as well as the publication of PTK scientific articles in the Open Journal System (OJS).

Pelatihan Teater sebagai Alternatif Pendidikan Luar Sekolah pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Rumah Belajar Bintang Kurenah, Kota Payakumbuh

Community Service with the title "Theatre Training as an Alternative for Out-of-school Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Rumah Belajar Bintang Kurenah, Payakumbuh City" is a program that involved the Bintang Kurenah Learning House as a partner in the theatre training. This theatre training for children and youth especially. There were three forms of training: basic theatre training (body exercises, vocal and taste exercises), folk games, and learning fairy tales and folklore. The methods used in this theatre training were arranged in several stages, such as; (1) providing primary material related to theatre theory, (2) conducting basic training on theatre, and (3) presentation of training results. The primary material about theatre provided participants with knowledge about the meaning and benefits of theatre in the world of art. Meanwhile, the basic theatre training focuses on exploring body (gestures), vocal processing, and feeling (emotions). The result of this training was that participants, both personally and collectively, make a simple repertoire in the form of pantomimes, read poetry, monologue, which was performed in front of parents and citizens in general.

Pelatihan Teater sebagai Alternatif Pendidikan Luar Sekolah pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Rumah Belajar Bintang Kurenah, Kota Payakumbuh

Community Service with the title "Theatre Training as an Alternative for Out-of-school Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Rumah Belajar Bintang Kurenah, Payakumbuh City" is a program that involved the Bintang Kurenah Learning House as a partner in the theatre training. This theatre training for children and youth especially. There were three forms of training: basic theatre training (body exercises, vocal and taste exercises), folk games, and learning fairy tales and folklore. The methods used in this theatre training were arranged in several stages, such as; (1) providing primary material related to theatre theory, (2) conducting basic training on theatre, and (3) presentation of training results. The primary material about theatre provided participants with knowledge about the meaning and benefits of theatre in the world of art. Meanwhile, the basic theatre training focuses on exploring body (gestures), vocal processing, and feeling (emotions). The result of this training was that participants, both personally and collectively, make a simple repertoire in the form of pantomimes, read poetry, monologue, which was performed in front of parents and citizens in general.

Development Training of Android-Based Interactive Learning Application as Supporting Media in Online Learning

&lt;span class="ShortAbstract"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;In supporting the success of online learning, it is necessary to increase the creativity of educators in developing and using learning media applications. The purpose of this research is to provide training and assistance to lecturers, teachers and prospective teacher students in making Windows and Android-based learning applications. The structured training program is carried out in collaboration between lecturers from the Teacher Training and Education Faculty and partner teams from the Permata Bunda Educational Institution through the Kedaireka Matching Fund program. The training was carried out in a hybrid manner with details of 10 participants participating offline and 60 participants participating online. The training was carried out for one day by dividing into 3 types of activities, namely the introduction of learning applications, direct practice of making learning applications and as a closing activity a questionnaire was given as an evaluation of the success of the activity. Based on the evaluation results obtained information that 14.26% of participants have been able to develop learning applications up to the publication stage, 71.43% of participants have been able to develop learning application content and 10% of participants are able to complete the learning media framework design stage, while 4 ,26% are still at the stage of program installation. In addition, at the end of the activity, participants also filled out a satisfaction questionnaire with the ongoing training activities. Based on the response analysis of participants' satisfaction above 85% which is included in the very good category. This shows that participants are very satisfied with the training they have received&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;