Poor Time Management Research Articles

„Das Kind hat mehr Zeit als wir.“ Zeitwahrnehmung bei Kindern und Erwachsenen in Michael Endes Momo

The concepts of time and time perception are crucial in this article. Moreover, the fact that time is perceived differently from children to adults is exemplified through theory and practice. The main object of analysis is the cult classic fantasy novel Momo by Michael Ende. Published in 1973, the book emphasizes the fact that children and adults have different visions and different usage of time. While children seem to have time in abundance, focusing on play and fun ways to spend it, adults fear they don’t have enough time on their hands. Michael Ende proposes a possible worlds dystopic scenario in which relentless and cunning so-called time-thieves have power over human time. It is only little Momo with her unique, effortless approach to temporality that can save humankind from extinction. Counting on his readership being entertained by his book, Michael Ende’s novel also has the power to make us highly aware of the consequences of poor time management. For this reason, the following article also ponders over the moralizing aspects of this timeless novel.

Plagiaruedo*: teaching of academic integrity through a ‘whodunnit’ game (*any likeness to other games is intentional!)

An academic crime has been committed – someone has been caught plagiarising! Did Prof. Crastinator forget quotation marks due to poor time management, or did Larry Lastminute deliberately cheat by submitting text generated by artificial intelligence (AI)? This workshop invited delegates to play ‘Plagiaruedo’, a board game designed and used to raise students’ awareness of academic integrity. In the game, participants visited departments of the University of Portsmouth, tasked with figuring out who plagiarised, how they did it and why they did it, before submitting their answer to ‘Turnitin’ … but beware – an incorrect answer meant failing the assignment! Academic integrity is often regarded as a serious topic, making it potentially challenging to teach without resorting to dry or even punitive materials. Through Plagiaruedo, presenters hoped to challenge traditional teaching methods and play with a subject matter that is not traditionally played with (Sicart, 2014), creating an open learning environment that encourages students to try something new (Whitton and Moseley, 2019). Presenters reflected on experimenting with their Learning Development (LD) practice and finding that play has purpose within higher education (James, 2019). Following the game, delegates were asked for feedback on using Plagiaruedo as a catalyst for subsequent academic integrity activities, before the presenters shared their own in-class examples. Feedback from this ‘playtest’ will help improve future iterations of Plagiaruedo. Playfully-minded colleagues had the opportunity to join presenters for a potential research project about perceptions of the game, to enhance the evidence base for playful learning in higher education.

School-induced fatigue: Theoretical analysis of the concept of school burnout

School burnout is a set of detrimental symptoms that include emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced personal accomplishment. In children and adolescents it is associated with many physical and mental health problems, including heart diseases, hormonal disorders, disrupted sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and diminished life satisfaction. It corresponds with a higher likelihood of poor academic performance and drop-out rates. The text includes a theoretical analysis of factors corresponding with the development and maintenance of school burnout. The data presented in the literature proves that students dealing with extreme schoolwork overload, accompanied with poor time management, and unrealistic goals, faced with excessive family demands, experiencing disturbances in sleep habits, poor eating habits, and limited or no physical exercise are more prone to develop and sustain symptoms of school burnout. Besides the excessive workload and problems in relationships with parents and peers among risk factors there are usually mentioned feelings of lack of control over things, high demands, and pressure an individual experiences. Protective factors include social support and a positive school atmosphere. Application of knowledge concerning school burnout in real educational settings may result in increase of well-being and resilience of students, and decrease in symptoms of mental problems. It will also help create a meaningful school environment.

Impacto de la motivación laboral en el desempeño del personal administrativo en home office: un caso de estudio en una empresa comercializadora de plásticos.

In 2020, the world faced a severe health crisis derived from SARS CoV-2, so different social sectors found it necessary to modify and acquire new habits aimed at preserving hygiene and health. Specifically in the workplace, organizations faced situations that forced them to make decisions that significantly changed their usual work style. As a result of this situation, companies implemented different strategies in favor of staff health, one of the most used was the Home Office (working at home), which caused various problems among employees, such as increased stress, lack of communication, poor time management, poor performance, etc. In relation to the above, this research was carried out using a quantitative approach, with the application of a survey to the administrative staff of a company dedicated to the marketing of plastic items, with the purpose of knowing the working conditions of the collaborator. At home, and consequently, propose motivational strategies focused on promoting their performance and well-being at work. The results obtained reflect that the staff did not have spaces suitable for working at home, as well as difficulty communicating and interacting with colleagues, as well as the lack of time organization to carry out their work activities. Finally, recommendations are designed such as the periodic scheduling of effective meetings, discussions; actions that favorably impact the performance of collaborators.

The Relationship Between Short Video Social Media Dependency, Negative Emotional Experiences, and Academic Procrastination among College Students

According to the 52nd "Statistical Report on Internet Development in China," as of June 2023, the number of short video users in China has reached a massive 1.026 billion, an increase of 14.54 million compared to December 2022, accounting for 95.2% of the total internet users. Smartphone dependence, especially on short video social media, significantly impacts students' negative emotions and academic procrastination. Studies have found that dependency on short video social media often leads to poor time management, distraction, and academic procrastination. Negative emotions such as anxiety and depression weaken self-efficacy, increasing procrastination on tasks. Research data indicate that female college students score significantly higher in academic procrastination than male students, and arts students score higher than those in liberal arts and science/engineering fields, although the difference is not significant. Negative emotional experiences have a significant positive impact on academic procrastination, suggesting that negative emotions increase the tendency to procrastinate. Meanwhile, negative emotional experiences do not act as a mediating variable between short video social media dependency and academic procrastination, indicating that short video usage may directly influence academic procrastination rather than indirectly through negative emotions. The study suggests focusing on the direct impact of short video usage on college students' negative emotions and academic procrastination, emphasizing emotional regulation and time management education to mitigate the negative effects of academic procrastination on students' mental health and academic performance.

Study Habits and Examination Anxiety as Correlates of Students Attitudes Towards Examination Malpractices in Government Tertiary Institutions in Akwa State, Nigeria

This research looks at study habits and examination anxiety as correlates of students’ attitudes towards examination malpractice using government tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State as a case study. Survey methodology was employed to collect data from the population of students in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State. A total of 328 people from 10 government tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State filled out the survey, The Taro Yamane formula was used to determine a sample size of 400. With a mean criterion of 3.0, the statistical tools of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to analyze the study's research topics. Reviewing the effects of study habits, causes of examination anxiety, and effects of students’ attitude towards examination malpractice will find that: poor time management, teaching strategies, peer pressure, threats from lectures, poor self-care and confidence, the quest for certificates, etc. all lead to examination malpractice in higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State. The study gave some recommendations and concluded that study habits, examination anxiety, and students’ attitudes have a joint influence on Examination malpractice therefore all hands must be on deck to make sure students in government higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State have a good study habits and attitude, and also eradicate any form of internal (within the educational system) examination anxiety from students so as to achieve knowledge and skills rather than a mere A4 certificate paper.

Formative Evaluation of the Implementation of eHealth in the Philippines: A Qualitative Study.

The utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) to support health, known as eHealth, is a crucial enabler of universal healthcare. It is important to identify various aspects that could support or hinder eHealth, especially in limited-resource settings. This study determined the factors influencing the implementation of eHealth solutions in the Philippines, in consideration of the development process and initial outputs of the Philippine eHealth Strategic Framework and Plan 2014-2020. The descriptive-qualitative study was conducted among 15 municipalities/cities in the Philippines, recognized as early adopters of eHealth programs. Records review of eHealth solutions and key informant interviews among stakeholders (i.e., physicians and nurses) per study site were facilitated to gather data. Using directed content analysis, contextual, process, and content factors influencing eHealth implementation in the country were synthesized. Results showed a range of eHealth solutions in the selected facilities, majority of which involved electronic medical records. Various contextual, process, and content-related factors could serve as facilitators or barriers to eHealth implementation in the country. Particularly, contextual factors include individual characteristics (ICT experience/training, organizational commitment, readiness for change), perceived need/urgency for eHealth (provisions, policies, regulatory issues), and third-party involvement for financial/technical support. Meanwhile, process-related factors involve implementation team practices, appropriate top-down and bottom-up approaches in leader/member engagement, and resource management (ICT equipment, stable internet connection, power supply). Content-specific factors mainly include the eHealth design (complexity, adaptability to local context and service demands, interoperability or the capacity to connect or exchange information with other platforms/systems). Notably, limitations across the three dimensions could make eHealth implementation more complicated, which could lead to poor time management and resource wastage. This study highlighted the importance of a multidimensional understanding of factors that influence the utility of eHealth in the health system. There is a need for leadership and governance, stakeholder engagement, resource and funding, implementation readiness, appropriate design of eHealth solutions, and proper training to ensure the successful implementation of eHealth in the country.

Facilitators and Barriers to Shared Decision-Making Communication Between Latina Mothers and Pediatric Mental Healthcare Providers

ABSTRACT This study assessed communication factors influencing shared decision-making (SDM) between language-congruent clinicians and Latina mothers of pediatric mental health patients. The sample comprised Latinx youth up to 22 years old who were enrolled in mental healthcare and attended mental health-related sessions with their parent. One hundred transcripts depicting mental health visits were coded using the Conversation Analysis framework. Coding included inductive coding that came from analyzing the structure, or orderliness, of the visits and content discussed that affects SDM. Thematic qualitative analysis revealed that facilitators to SDM included collaborative engagement, parents being active in tailoring session content, and integrating the preferences, roles, and next steps for treatment among all participants. Barriers included unskilled interpersonal interactions undermining rapport, off-topic conversations becoming the session’s focus, poor time management, and irregularly integrating parent/patient preferences into the clinician’s decisions regarding the child’s treatment. Additionally, visit content, structure, tone, and interpersonal engagement were factors that variably facilitated or served as barriers to patient participation in SDM and were integral to collaborative, family-centered care. These findings delineated characteristics of pediatric mental health conversations and identified areas to strengthen communication between parents, patients, and clinicians to shift toward more effective SDM and improve patient outcomes among Latinx families.

Barriers to accessing and utilising under-five primary health care services in Vhembe District.

Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the region with the highest under-five mortality rate globally, with 74 deaths per 1000 live births. Even though under-five child primary health care (PHC) services are free in South Africa, accessing such services remains challenging. Children under 5 years reportedly die from common illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria, which are treatable in PHC facilities. The study explored the barriers to accessing and utilising under-five PHC services in the Vhembe District. The study was conducted in two PHC centres in Vhembe District among guardians accessing care for under-five child health services. An interpretative phenomenology design was followed using a semi-structured individual interview guide. Sixteen participants were purposively sampled for the study. Colaizzi's steps of data analysis were followed, and trustworthiness as well as ethical principles were ensured throughout the study. Four themes emerged as health system barriers, health personnel-related behaviours, health facility infrastructure barriers and guardians-related barriers. Subthemes emerged as distance from the facility, lack of resources, long waiting times; poor time management, lack of commitment and work devotion, insufficient waiting space; challenges with water and sanitation, guardians' healthcare beliefs and the urgency of the illness. It is imperative that an enabling professional and friendly environment is created to facilitate better access to PHC services for children under 5 years.Contribution:The study's findings brought insight into considering the context of the guardians in improving quality care for under 5 years.

Instructional Materials and Pupils’ Academic Performance in English in Central Division Selected Primary Schools of Ishaka Municipality, Uganda

The study examined the link between instructional materials and pupils’ English language learning in primary schools in Central Division, Ishaka Municipality. The study adopted cross sectional survey design. The quantitative data were collected using questionnaires. The data were presented and analysed using percentage, frequency tables, and arithmetic means. According to the findings, instructional resources included textbooks,chalkboards, computers, exercise books, and other supplies. From the study, factors affecting students' performance in school include lack of school fees, as many students are chased home to get fees and miss assignments and tests, negative attitude, inadequate learning facilities like books, lack of basic needs like shelter, food, poor time management, and lack of school facilities like libraries. Based on these findings, the study proposes that government and private sector stakeholders must contribute financially and materially to provide instructional materials and resources for junior primary school students. More so, regular workshops/seminars for primary teachers, head teachers, and principals on the growth and progress of instructional materials andresources in schools are urgently needed. Additionally, to improve learners' utilisation of instructional materials and resources, school leaders, directors, and ministry officials should supervise schools regularly. Finally, through government and professional seminars, workshops, and conferences, teachers should upgrade their instructional material improvisation abilities. Keywords: Academic performance, English language, Instructional materials, Learning aids, Pupils

Gratitude, perceived social support, and students' resilience during distance learning due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of life, including learning process. Distance learning has been implemented as a response to the pandemic. These changes have a psychological impact on students. This study aims to explore the role of gratitude as a mediator in the relationship between social support and resiliency among students during distance learning. This study used quantitative method to 42 students (M=21,5). The study found that, while gratitude is not meaningful mediating variabel accounting for the relationship between social support and resilience, perceived social support predicts higher levels of resilience and gratitude among students participating in distance learning. While few participants reported that they adjusted well with the shift of learning mode, common challenges faced by participants which necessitates resilience in distance learning include: less enthusiasm in learning due to limited social interaction, poor time management, and exhaustion due to prolong exposure to screen.

Assessment of Shortcomings of Candidates in the Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)-II (Board/Exit) Examination: A Qualitative Analysis of Dermatology Candidates' Short and Long Cases With Suggestions for Improvement.

Background Clinical examination is the final step for the assessment of a candidate in the Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons-II exam and several stressors are associated with it. After a certain level, the stressors and myths related to this exam increase the chances of poor performance. This study aimed toidentify the shortcomings of candidates' short and long cases withsuggestions for improvement. Methodology This qualitative research with a thematic analysis approachwas conducted at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, Regional Center, Lahore. The data were collected from 20 examiners who assessed 88 candidates' short and long cases of dermatology through observation and cross-questioning. Results The major themes that emerged with more subcategories were poor history taking, poor examination, and poor time management while updated knowledge, rationalization, and enhancement of presentation skills were also highlighted in long cases. The major suggestions to improve the short and long cases were to focus on the command given, maintain the privacy of the patient, and improve training. Conclusions This study highlighted many major shortcomings the candidates showed while performing the long and short cases which may facilitate the forthcoming candidates to avoid these weaknesses by following thesuggestions for improvements.

Navigating the Professional Journey for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Challenges and Strategies

IntroductionAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 5% of adults. Individuals with ADHD often display symptoms of inattention, including poor time management and difficulty concentrating and completing tasks. Hyperactivity frequently attenuates over time and transforms into inner restlessness, leading to workaholic behaviors. Impulsive symptoms, on the other hand, may manifest as irritability and low frustration tolerance.Objectives To describe the workplace challenges that adults with ADHD face and to explore strategies to improve their occupational outcomes.MethodsA non-systematic review of the clinical literature available in PubMed was conducted using the keywords: “employment” and “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder”.ResultsIndividuals diagnosed with ADHD, in contrast to those without the condition, statistically exhibit poorer job performance and increased lateness, job instability, workplace injuries, particularly traffic accidents, comorbid diseases, and financial problems. Therefore, they often work harder to compensate for their limitations however the findings regarding the health impact of such high job demands are inconsistent. Stimulant therapy during childhood is the main predictor of successful adult employment. Contrarily, risk factors for workplace impairment in ADHD include female gender, executive deficits, lower IQ, less education, combined/inattentive subtype, and history of substance abuse, depression, or anxiety. It was also demonstrated that ADHD individuals may thrive in manual and creative roles and hyperactivity can benefit self-employment. Psychiatrists should offer psychoeducation, along with psychostimulants if necessary, as it is the first-line treatment. Nonetheless, the long-term impact of pharmacological treatment on professional outcomes remains unclear. Although most employers lack ADHD knowledge, workplace strategies including well-defined duties, feedback, job control, and flexibility have been shown to effectively mitigate ADHD symptoms.Conclusions Evidence suggests that a significant amount of employees with ADHD face challenges in finding and keeping a job. Thus, identifying and treating ADHD in adulthood is imperative to help them selecting careers that align with their strengths and weaknesses, which are partially influenced by ADHD, and to promote optimal occupational health. This effort requires collaboration between psychiatry and occupational health professionals. Additionally, it is necessary to start implementing educational campaigns among workforce teams to effectively accommodate workers with ADHD. Further studies are needed to develop occupational programs and rehabilitating interventions tailored to this population.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Patterns in assignment submission times: Analysis of factors contributing to undergraduate students’ commitment to core-curriculum related course

Co-curricular activities equip students with essential skills and knowledge for personal and professional growth. Despite their importance, many students exert minimal effort to complete the assigned tasks. Instructors perceive that the lack of emphasis on final exams in co-curricular subjects reduces student effort and commitment. Moreover, poor time management and lack of effort in completing tasks have increased across various subjects in recent years. Therefore, it is important to investigate the factors that contribute to student commitment towards co-curricular subjects. In this study, the submission status of 339 tasks was retrieved from the student learning system to measure student commitment based on whether tasks were submitted on time, delayed, or not submitted. A chi-square test f was used to investigate the relationship between students’ demographic characteristics and their commitment. The findings revealed a significant association between student commitment and the type of task given (p < 0.001). Students were more likely to submit presentations on time compared to written assignments. Projects were more likely to be delayed, while written assignments had a high frequency of no submission. Age was a significant predictor of commitment (p < 0.05), with students over 20 more likely to submit on time and students under 20 more likely to ignore submission. Gender was also a significant predictor of commitment (p < 0.001), with female students having a higher percentage and frequency of on-time submissions while male students having a higher number of no submissions. However, no significant association was found between the study year and commitment (p > 0.05), indicating that the year of the study could not determine the level of commitment to the course. Overall, these findings could be used to guide the preparation of tasks and assignments in co-curricular subjects to enhance student commitment and holistic development.

Communication and Relationships Within Thai Older Adults’ Families: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study

The situation of older Thai family members has changed, resulting in less interaction that could impact family bonds. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design explored communication and relationships within older adults’ families. Using communication patterns and family relationships questionnaires, a survey was administered to 180 older adults in Phetchaburi province. Then, 40 participants were engaged in semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using simple linear regression, and the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The quantitative results revealed that most family communication patterns with high family relationships were pluralistic. Consensual (B =7.13; SE = 3.26; p &lt; .05) and protective communication patterns (B = 1.72; SE = 0.82; p &lt; .05) were associated with family relationships. The qualitative analysis highlighted the contributors to low family communication and relationships, which included a lack of effective communication skills, unresolved conflicts, technology distraction, and poor time management. The management strategies were active listening, being a role model, and having a heart-to-heart conversation. The initiation of relationships among older adults’ families has originated from communication within the family. Thus, healthcare providers, especially community nurses, should create a family interaction program to promote open and positive communication between older adults and their families.

Pengendalian Durasi Optimal pada Pembangunan Myze Hotel Sumenep Menggunakan CPM dan Metode PERT

The project owner expressed a desire to accelerate the project to avoid delays. According to observations and progress reports, the week 45 progress was 76.071% with a deviation of -7.894%. The delay was caused by the contractor's poor time and cost management which affected the project implementation. Warning letter 1 is given by the owner so that the contractor evaluates and accelerates implementation. Time control is required, as well as time optimization analysis using the PERT method for a more efficient and faster duration. PERT focuses on scheduling with synchronization of project elements, taking into account the uncertainty of the duration of tasks and the overall project. This research aims to identify project duration control by applying PERT and CPM methods, as well as exploring the cost of potential project acceleration through subcontractor integration. Data collection techniques are through project observation and documents such as cost budget plans, S-curves, progress reports, and reference drawings. This data is used to analyze the optimal time through identifying critical activities with CPM and determining the optimal duration using PERT. Alternative project acceleration with the addition of subcontractors. In the research results, the CPM method identifies critical activities such as procurement, piling, connection, and cutting pile heads, from the PERT method the optimal duration is 45 days, with a probability of 59.18%. Alternative acceleration by applying subcontractors occurred cost savings of Rp. 84,855,111.02 or 1.11% of the total normal cost so that the cost of acceleration with subcontractors amounted to Rp. 7,547,781,459.38.

Analysis of Factors Causing Academic Procrastination in Students

Procrastination is the behavior of delaying doing something. In the academic field, this behavior is commonly known as academic procrastination. Students who have this behavior tend to always delay doing college assignments, work on assignments close to deadlines, and spend time on less important things. This study aimed to determine the factors causing the emergence of Academic Procrastination Behavior in Students. This research is qualitative descriptive research with 70 Guidance and Counseling students as subjects. Methods of data collection using the interview method. The data analysis technique uses source triangulation. The results of the study show that the causes of academic procrastination are habits, poor time management, laziness, fatigue experienced by students, as well as work and assignments that are difficult to understand. The conclusion of this study is procrastination and excessive laziness are the main factors that cause procrastination behavior in individuals. Therefore students need to eliminate feelings of laziness to avoid academic procrastination.

Traffic Signal Pattern Algorithm

Abstract: Every day we are witnessing a rapid increase in traffic volume on roads. Traffic signals are made to manage the traffic to get less disturbance during the journey and to avoid collisions. Sometimes these traffic signals might become a reason for a delay due to poor time management at signal timings. The old traffic signal patterns are the main cause of this issue and hence this project of new signalling patterns will help in using traffic signals more efficiently. In the traditional pattern at a crossover only one signal can be opened but using our pattern algorithm more than one signal can be opened and traffic could clear more easily. Even concepts of image processing are used to make the system more automated and intelligent.

Putting It off until Later: A Survey-Based Study on Academic Procrastination among Undergraduate Students

RIMANDARLO A DOPO: UNO STUDIO BASATO SU UN’INDAGINE SULLA PROCRASTINAZIONE ACCADEMICA TRA GLI STUDENTI UNIVERSITARI Abstract Academic procrastination is a common issue among university students that can negatively impact their academic performance and well-being. This study investigated college students’ prevalence and underlying factors of academic procrastination. One hundred respondents completed questionnaires assessing their procrastination behaviour, time management skills, confidence in academic ability, motivation, fear of failure, distractions, and productivity. The results revealed that academic procrastination was a prevalent problem, with 52% of the respondents admitting to frequently procrastinating on academic work. The findings also indicated that many students lacked confidence in completing academic tasks well, were not motivated to do academic work, and had difficulty starting academic work. Poor time management skills, fear of failure, and distractions were identified as significant contributors to academic procrastination. Interestingly, many respondents preferred more manageable academic tasks before more challenging ones and worked better under pressure and close to deadlines, suggesting the possibility of structured procrastination. The results suggest that interventions to improve time management skills, increase confidence in academic ability, reduce distractions, and set realistic goals for academic tasks may help combat academic procrastination. The findings have implications for educators and students seeking to develop effective strategies to overcome academic procrastination and improve academic performance.

Online Leadership: Experiences of Student Body Organization Officers

This study explores the online leadership experiences of fourth-year male and female student body organization officers at the University of Cebu-Main Campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Informants were purposefully selected using a qualitative phenomenological research design. Semi-structured open-ended interviews were conducted for data collection, employing Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis (2006). Key informants' responses identified seven emergent themes under three overarching themes that addressed subproblems. The participants' experiences as student leaders in the online setup revealed two emergent themes: distress and opportunity. Difficulties faced included poor communication, external issues, time management, and emotional distress, classified into four emergent themes. Coping mechanisms centered around purpose as a single emergent theme. The findings and recommendations from the study aim to address challenges encountered by student officers in the online setting.