Postgraduate Programs Research Articles

Discrepancy index, treatment complexity index and objective Grading system: correlation between parameters, indices and implications for treatment

Abstract Objectives An assessment of orthodontic treatment duration and results allows for measurable outcomes, goal-setting, and the establishment of patient management standards. It is important information that can be utilised for educational purposes in an orthodontic postgraduate program. The aim of this study was to determine correlations of the parameters within and between the Objective Grading System (OGS), Discrepancy Index (DI) and Treatment Complexity Index (TCI) and identify those factors associated with treatment outcomes and duration. Materials and methods This retrospective cohort study involved a consecutive sampling of 242 pre- and post-treatment patient records from the postgraduate orthodontic clinic between 2013 and 2017. The cases were assessed using the DI, OGS, and TCI pre-treatment. Treatment outcomes were assessed using the OGS. Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficients were computed within and between the indices. Multiple and logistic regressions were used to evaluate associations between treatment outcomes and duration, respectively. Results Within DI, significant correlations (p < 0.05) were observed between overjet-overbite, overjet-occlusal relationship, overjet-crowding, overbite-anterior open bite, overbite-crowding, anterior open bite-lateral open bite, anterior open bite-crowding, lingual posterior cross bite-crowding. Within pre-OGS, significant correlations (p < 0.05) were observed between alignment-marginal ridge, alignment-occlusal relationship, alignment-root angulation, overjet-interproximal contact, marginal ridge-buccolingual inclination, marginal ridge-overjet, marginal ridge-occlusal contact, marginal ridge-occlusal relationship, overjet-occlusal contact, overjet-occlusal relationship, overjet-root angulation, occlusal relationship-root angulation, interproximal contact-root angulation. Within TCI, functional appliance correlated with orthognathic surgery (p < 0.001), rapid palatal expansion (RPE) (p = 0.005) and multidisciplinary collaboration (p = 0.001). Pre-OGS correlated with DI (p < 0.001) and TCI (p = 0.026). Cephalometric (p = 0.002) and other conditions (p = 0.031) were associated with treatment outcomes. RPE was associated with extended treatment duration (p = 0.014). Conclusions DI, OGS, and TCI exhibited weak correlations within and between indices. Cephalometric values, clinical conditions, and RPE use should be carefully considered during treatment planning.

Academic Adaptation of Chinese Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

In recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of Chinese applicants seeking admission to Malaysian tertiary education institutions, particularly for postgraduate programmes. This trend can be attributed to the favourable policies implemented by the Malaysian government. For Chinese students themselves, the prior task of studying abroad is to achieve their educational goals, which is challenging for them to study in an unfamiliar educational context. This study aims to explore Chinese postgraduate students’ academic adaptation to Malaysian research-oriented universities that provide qualified postgraduate programmes. Using qualitative methods, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 Chinese postgraduate students studying in five Malaysian public universities. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyse the data collected. The study’s findings unveiled the various factors affecting Chinese postgraduate students’ academic adaptation throughout their postgraduate tenure, encompassing language ability, supervisor-supervisee relationship, pedagogic differences, academic support and emotional support. In addition, the study also highlighted the strategies that Chinese postgraduate students employed to embrace these challenges. The implications of the findings are expected to help Chinese postgraduate students develop effective strategies and programs to facilitate their academic adaptation in Malaysia. Further to this, these findings can offer recommendations to higher education institutions on how to collaborate effectively with Chinese students. Keywords: Academic adaptation, Chinese postgraduate students, Malaysian universities, challenges, strategies.

Being a Postgraduate Nursing Student in Limpopo Province, South Africa: An Exploratory Study.

Research proficiencies for nurses include the ability to search for and evaluate evidence, disseminate findings, and apply findings to practice within the context of caring. Aim: This study explored the experiences of distant postgraduate nursing students in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Methods: The population consists of all students registered for postgraduation studies in a nursing programme at two South African universities in Limpopo Province. Purposive sampling was used to select 23 registered postgraduate nursing students. Data were collected through unstructured one-on-one interviews, including an audio recorder and field notes. The narrative data from interviews were analysed qualitatively through Tesch's open coding descriptive qualitative data analysis method. Results: Three main themes emerged: the reasons behind engaging in postgraduate studies, factors impacting postgraduate studies' success, and a description of challenges associated with conducting research. Conclusions: The students generally have varied experiences about whether or not completing a research project is a valuable learning experience. The relationship between a postgraduate student and their research supervisor is crucial to ensuring that the students advance consistently and complete their theses on time. The study will, therefore, assist HEIs offering postgraduate programmes in nursing in realising the challenges faced by students and coming up with strategies to combat the challenges.

Scientific Writing Training for Elementary School Teachers, Jaka Sanga Teacher Working Group, Karanganyar Regency

This service was carried out to improve the skills of writing scientific papers for SD KKG Jaka Sanga teachers, Karanganyar Regency. It is time for teachers to have the ability to write scientific papers which can ultimately be published in journals or proceedings. Not understanding the stages in writing scientific work is quite worrying. Thus, this service is very important to be carried out, especially by the Indonesian Language Education Master's Study Program, Veteran Bangun Nusantara Sukoharjo University Postgraduate Program as a study program that has a concentration on language and literature development, as well as in terms of education. These service partners are teachers at SD KKG Jaka Sanga, Karanganyar Regency, who do not yet have the ability to write scientific articles or scientific works that are suitable for publication in journals/proceedings, so it is necessary to provide training in scientific writing skills. Developing skills in writing scientific papers to be able to publish them in a journal or proceedings is very necessary for instructors or teachers to improve their competence. Activities in this training can be divided into stages, namely: embedding information (encoding), integrating information into understanding (decoding), recording information (storing), training information through simulations (rehearsal), and learning information (learning). Based on the flow of the method above, it can be concluded that the method for implementing this activity includes: lecture, practice, simulation, and use of creative materials. Keywords: Training, Writing, Scientific Work, Publications, Teacher

As contribuições de Peregrino da Silva para a gênese da Ciência da Informação

The objective of this study is to highlight that the Brazilian historical perspective of Information Science can be understood through the efforts of librarian Manuel Cícero Peregrino da Silva from 1898 onwards and his actions in Librarianship, Bibliography and Documentation. These actions were crucial for what would become Information Science in Brazil, years later. The research also brings notes about the perspective of creating Information Science in Brazil from the development of the first Postgraduate Program in Information Science in the country and the life of Peregrino da Silva. The research is characterized as a bibliographic and exploratory study with a qualitative approach. The importance of the history of Brazilian Information Science is highlighted in considering the efforts of Peregrino da Silva and other professionals. Despite being fundamental, Brazilian Information Science does not emerge only from postgraduate studies in the country, it is necessary to recover its historical training antecedents. With marked relevance, Information Science has grown in training, theory and application, but even so, it is necessary to continue in the search for its scientificity and appreciation of its history.

Principais fatores da avaliação da qualidade acadêmica para programas de pós-graduação: uma análise comparativa

Objective. This article derives from a research study that aims to identify the primary factors in assessing the academic quality of postgraduate programs, as applied by various self-assessment models in the Ibero-American region. Methodology. A qualitative investigation was conducted using comparative education methods to analyze seven existing self-assessment models in Chile, Ecuador, Central America, Colombia, and Spain. Units of analysis were established to compare the criteria and evidence of each model, utilizing individual and unified matrices to systematize all studied elements. Results. The findings identified levels of relevance between the factors and their corresponding evidence in determining the quality of a graduate program. Conclusion. Among all the proposed categories for analysis, the three most important are pedagogical factors, administrative factors, and impact assessment.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan, Lingkungan Kerja, Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Badan Pengelolaa Keuangan dan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Pamekasan Yang Di Mediasi Oleh Motivasi

Selly Furima, 2024. The Effect of HR Competencies and Career Development on the Quality of Public Services Mediated by Employee Performance (Study at the Office of the Regional Revenue Agency Kab. Kaimana), Postgraduate Program, Wijaya Putra University. This type of research is explanatory, namely research that tests hypotheses between hypothesized variables that will be tested for truth. using a quantitative approach, the research sample was 40 respondents. In this study the data will be processed using SEM-PLS data analysis. The objectives of this study are: 1) To describe HR competencies, career development, employee performance and public service quality. 2) To test and analyze the direct effect of HR competencies on the quality of public services. 3) To test and analyze the direct effect of HR competencies on employee performance. 4) To test and analyze the direct effect of career development on the quality of public services. 5) To test and analyze the direct effect of career development on employee performance. 6) To test and analyze the direct effect of employee performance on the quality of public services. 7) To test and analyze the indirect effect of HR competencies on the quality of public services. 8) To test and analyze the indirect effect of career development on the quality of public services.The results showed that: 1) HR competence has a positive and significant effect on the quality of public services. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.223 and p-values of 0.000. 2) HR competence has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.597, and the p-values of 0.179. 3) Career development has a positive and insignificant effect on the quality of public services. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.198 and the p-values of 0.263. 4) Career development has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.279 and the p-values of 0.025. 5) Employee performance has a positive and significant effect on the quality of public services. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.512 and the p-values of 0.000. 6) HR competence has a significant positive effect on the quality of public services mediated by employee performance. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.305 and the p-values of 0.009. 7) Career development has a significant positive effect on the quality of public services mediated by employee performance. This is evidenced by the original sample value of 0.143 and the p-values of 0.038.

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dan Pemberian Kompensasi Terhadap Prestasi Kerja PegawaiBadan Pengelolaan Keuangan Dan Pendapatan Daerah (BPKPD) Kabupaten Pamekasan Yang Dimediasi Oleh Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB)

Eddy Suryanto, 2024. The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Providing Compensation on Employee Work Performance by the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) Mediated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program Surabaya. This type of research is explanatory research, the approach used is a quantitative approach, the research sample is 50 people. The analysis tool uses Smart PLS (Partial Least Square). Research objectives: 1) To determine the description of transformational leadership, compensation, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and work performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 2) To test and analyze whether transformational leadership has an influence on work performance. 3) To test and analyze whether transformational leadership has an influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). 4) To test and analyze whether giving rewards has an influence on the work performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 5) To test and analyze whether giving rewards has an influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). 6) To test and analyze whether Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) has an influence on employee work performance. 7) To test and analyze whether transformational leadership has an indirect influence on work performance which is mediated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). 8) To test and analyze whether giving rewards has an indirect influence on work performance which is mediated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). The research results show that: 1) transformational leadership has no direct positive and insignificant effect on work performance as evidenced by the original sample value of 0.136 and p-values ​​of 0.140. 2) Transformational leadership has a direct and significant positive effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), proven by the original sample value of 0.282 and p-values ​​of 0.004. 3) Providing compensation has a direct positive and significant effect on work performance as evidenced by the original sample value of 0.498 and p-values ​​of 0.000. 4) Providing compensation has a direct and significant positive effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), proven by the original sample value of 0.651 and p-values ​​of 0.000. 5) Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) has a direct and significant positive effect on work performance as evidenced by the original sample value of 0.338 and p-values ​​of 0.022. 6) Transformational leadership has a significant positive indirect effect on work performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), proven by the original sample value of 0.095 and p-values ​​of 0.135. 7) Providing compensation has a significant positive indirect effect on work performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) with a path coefficient value of 0.220 and a p-value of 0.026.

Shallow strategic thinking: findings from a multinational problem-based learning pilot study

PurposeResearchers piloted a problem-based learning (PBL) activity in a master’s degree-granting strategic studies program to explore how students apply knowledge and skills learned from the curriculum to their formulation of a strategy addressing a real-world global security scenario.Design/methodology/approachThis mixed-methods pilot study used ethnographic observation, participant feedback, document analysis and surveys to assess the learning and engagement of multinational postgraduate students in the context of a PBL environment.FindingsFindings revealed gaps in students’ causal logic and literacy, as well as student discomfort with ambiguity and reliance upon heuristic frameworks over willingness to conduct substantive, current and relevant research. Additionally, observed group dynamics represented a lack of inclusive collaboration in mixed gender and multinational teams. These findings suggest foundational issues with the curriculum, teaching methodologies and evaluation practices of the studied institution.Originality/valueThis study highlights the need to include explicit instruction in problem-solving and causal literacy (i.e. logical reasoning) in postgraduate programs for national and global security professionals, as well as authentic opportunities for those students to practice interpersonal communication.

Estudio de pertinencia de una maestría en educación en derechos humanos

Human rights education plays a fundamental role in building just and equitable societies, serving as a foundation for sustainable development and the promotion of a culture of peace. In this context, it is crucial to understand the academic and social relevance of postgraduate programs that contribute to the training of professionals in this field. This article presents the results of a relevance study for a proposed master's program in human rights education, conducted to assess its potential implementation at the Higher Education Academic Unit of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Mexico. The study comprised two phases; the first involved documentary research with an analytical approach to understand the landscape of existing master's programs in human rights in the country. The second phase involved a survey of potential applicants and employers to gauge their perceptions. The results show a shortage of master's programs in human rights education in Mexico. Furthermore, according to the survey data, the proposed master's program is perceived as a formative space that can significantly address current demands in human rights issues in the state. These findings underscore the urgent need to fill the existing educational gap and highlight the potential of the proposal to contribute to the training of professionals in human rights with an educational focus.

Pengaruh Keputusan Investasi dan Kebijakan Dividen Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Melalui Kinerja Keuangan Pada Perusahaan Lq-45 Tbk Tahun 2020-2022

Dewianti Dwi Wahyuni, 2024. The Influence of Investment Decisions and Dividend Policy on Company Value, Financial Performance in Companies Through Financial Performance in LQ-45 Tbk in 2020-2022. Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program Surabaya. This type of research is explanatory research, the approach used is a quantitative approach, the research sample is 31 companies. The analysis tool uses Smart PLS (Partial Least Square). Research objectives: 1) For describes the nature of investment, dividend policy, company value and financial performance in LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 2) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of investment ownership on the company value of LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 3) Uintuik tested and analyzed the significant influence of investment intelligence on the financial performance of LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 4) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of dividend policy on the financial performance of LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 5) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of dividend policy on company value in LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 6) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of financial performance on the company value of the LQ 45 Tbk for 2020-2022; 7) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of investment profitability on company value through financial performance in LQ 45 Tbk in 2020-2022; 8) For tested and analyzed the significant influence of dividend policy on company value through the financial performance of LQ 45 Tbk 2020-2022. The research results show that: 1) investment decisions have no significant effect on company value. 2) investment decisions have no significant effect on financial performance. 3) dividend policy has no significant effect on financial performance. 4) dividend policy has no significant effect on company value. 5) financial performance has no significant effect on company value. 6) investment decisions have no significant effect on company value. 7) dividend policy has no significant effect on company value which is mediated by financial performance.

Analisis Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Dan Pengalaman Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Badan Pengelola Keuangan Dan Pendapatan Daerah (BPKPD) Kabupaten Pamekasan Yang Dimediasi Oleh Profesionalisme

Eko Purnomo, 2024. The Influence of Organizational Culture and Work Experience on the Performance of Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) Employees Mediated by Professionalism. Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program Surabaya. This type of research uses explanatory research, the research approach uses a quantitative approach. The research sample was 50 respondents. The purpose of this research is 1) To test and analyze whether organizational culture has a direct effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 2) To test and analyze whether organizational culture has a direct effect on the professionalism of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 3) To test and analyze whether work experience has a direct effect on the professionalism of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 4) To test and analyze whether work experience directly influences the performance of Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) employees. 5) To test and analyze whether professionalism has a direct effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD). 6) To test and analyze whether organizational culture has an indirect effect on the performance of employees of the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Pamekasan Regency which is mediated by professionalism. 7) To test and analyze whether organizational work experience has an indirect effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) mediated by professionalism. The research results show that: 1) Organizational culture has a positive and insignificant effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) with an original sample value of 0.233. 2) Organizational culture has a significant positive effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) with an original sample value of 0.427. 3) Work experience has a significant positive effect on the professionalism of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) with an original sample value of 0.503. 4) Work experience has a positive and insignificant effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) with an original sample value of 0.182. 5) Professionalism has a significant positive effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) with an original sample value of 0.564. 6) Organizational culture has a significant positive effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) which is mediated by professionalism with an original sample value of 0.241. 7) Work experience has a significant positive effect on the performance of employees of the Pamekasan Regency Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) which is mediated by professionalism with an original sample value of 0.283.

Pengaruh Karakteristik Individu dan Karakteristik Pekerjaan Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Dengan Variabel Mediator Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Di Kantor Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Kaimana

Yason Waryensi, 2024. The Influence of Individual Characteristics and Job Characteristics on Employee Performance with Mediator Variables of Employee Work Motivation at the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency Office. Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program Surabaya. This type of research uses explanatory research, the research approach uses a quantitative approach. The research sample was 40 employees. The objectives of this research are 1) To describe individual characteristics, job characteristics, work motivation and employee performance. 2) To test and analyze the influence of individual characteristics on the work motivation of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 3) To test and analyze the influence of job characteristics on the work motivation of the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency. 4) To test and analyze the influence of work motivation on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 5) To test and analyze the influence of individual characteristics on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 6) To test and analyze the influence of job characteristics on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 7) To test and analyze the indirect influence of individual characteristics on employee performance with work motivation as a variable mediator at the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency. 8) To test and analyze the indirect influence of job characteristics on employee performance with work motivation as a mediator variable at the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency. The research results show that: 1) Individual characteristics, job characteristics, motivation and performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees are in the very good category. 2) Individual characteristics have a significant positive effect on the work motivation of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 3) Job characteristics have a significant positive effect on the work motivation of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 4) Work motivation has a significant positive effect on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 5) Individual characteristics have an insignificant positive effect on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 6) Job characteristics have a positive and insignificant effect on the performance of Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency employees. 7) Individual characteristics have an indirect effect on employee performance with work motivation as a mediator variable at the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency. 8) Job characteristics have an indirect effect on employee performance with work motivation as a mediator variable at the Kaimana Regency Regional Revenue Agency.

Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Interprofessional Collaboration Practice dan Waktu Tunggu Pasien terhadap Kepuasan Melalui Kualitas Pelayanan

Sherly Nurwiyanti Anwar, 2024. The Effect of Implementing Interprofessional Collaboration Practice and Patient Waiting Time on Satisfaction Through the Service Quality (Study of Lavalette Hospital Malang), Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program. The type of research is explanatory, namely the level of explanation, namely how the variables studied will explain the object being studied through the data collected. The research approach used was quantitative, the research sample was 92 respondents. Data analysis uses SEM PLS analysis. The aims of this research are: 1) To describe the implementation of interprofessional collaboration practice, patient waiting time, service quality, and satisfaction at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 2) To test and analyze the influence of interprofessional collaboration practice on service quality at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 3) To test and analyze the effect of patient waiting time on the service quality at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 4) To test and analyze the effect of interprofessional collaboration practice on satisfaction at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 5) To test and analyze the influence of service quality on patient satisfaction at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 6) To test and analyze the effect of patient waiting time on satisfaction at Lavalette Hospital Malang; 7) To test and analyze the indirect effect of interprofessional collaboration practice on satisfaction at Lavalette Hospital Malang which is mediated by the service quality. The research results show that: 1) The implementation of interprofessional collaboration practice has a direct and significant positive effect on the quality of patient care with a path coefficient value of 0.565 and a p-value of 0.001; 2) Patient waiting time has a direct and significant positive effect on the quality of patient service with a path coefficient value of 0.346 and a p-value of 0.000; 3) The implementation of interprofessional collaboration practice has a direct and significant positive effect on patient satisfaction with a path coefficient value of 0.333 and a p-value of 0.001; 4) The quality of patient service has a direct and significant positive effect on patient satisfaction with a path coefficient value of 0.589 and a p-value of 0.000; 5) Patient waiting time has a positive but not significant direct effect on patient satisfaction with a path coefficient value of 0.060 and a p-value of 0.418; 6) The implementation of interprofessional collaboration practice has a significant positive indirect effect on patient satisfaction which is mediated by the quality of patient service with a path coefficient value of 0.333 and a p-value of 0.000; 7) Waiting time has a significant positive indirect effect on patient satisfaction which is mediated by the quality of patient service with a path coefficient value of 0.333 and a p-value of 0.000.

Dynamics of Non-Linear Student Motivation in Choosing the MPI Study Program at the Postgraduate Program at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

This study emphasizes the dynamics driving non-linear students to choose the Management of Islamic Education (MPI) program at the Postgraduate School of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Often, these students lack a clear understanding of their reasons for selecting this program of study. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach involving in-depth interviews, the research explores the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational components influencing this decision. The findings indicate that students' personal interests, familial encouragement, career aspirations, and the influence of the academic environment shape their motivation. Hence, non-linear student motivation stems from a combination of internal factors, such as personal ambition and the need for self-development, and external factors, including family support and inspiration from successful individuals. Optimism, utilization of academic resources, and effective time management are additional factors driving adaptation within the academic environment. This provides program managers with practical insights to enhance their support for non-linear students.

Peran Karakteristik Pekerjaan terhadap Prestasi Kerja yang Dimediasi oleh Motivasi

Mufarrohah, 2023. The Role of Job Characteristics on Work Performance Mediated by Motivation (Study of Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service Employees). Wijaya Putra University Postgraduate Program Surabaya.This type of research is explanatory research, the approach used is a quantitative approach, the research sample is 34 people. The analysis tool uses Smart PLS (Partial Least Square). Research objectives: 1) To describe the job characteristics, motivation and work performance of employees at the Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service. 2) To test and analyze the direct influence of job characteristics on employee work performance at the Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service. 3) To test and analyze the direct influence of work ability on employee motivation at the Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service. 4) To test and analyze the direct influence of motivation on employee work performance at the Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service. 5) To test and analyze the significant indirect influence of job characteristics on employee work performance at the Sampang Regency Regional Inspectorate Service which is mediated by motivation. The research results show that: 1) Job characteristics have an insignificant effect on work performance with a p value of 0.100. 2) Job characteristics have a significant effect on motivation with a p value of 0.000. 3) Motivation has a significant effect on work performance with a p value of 0.000. 4) Job characteristics have a significant effect on work performance which is mediated by motivation with a p value of 0.007.

Factors that influence university graduates’ choice of postgraduate study

ABSTRACT Enrolments in university certificate and postgraduate programmes have grown considerably during recent decades. This study assesses the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics, characteristics of the university trajectory and the salary received after graduation and the decision to pursue postgraduate studies. Data for the analysis were obtained from a survey of graduates of 11 Chilean universities during 2021. Multinomial logistic regression was applied to estimate the effect of the various characteristics. The decision to enrol in a certificate or graduate programme was associated primarily with the field of the undergraduate degree programme, family income and current salary. The decision to enrol in a postgraduate degree programme was associated with parents’ education level, field of undergraduate study and academic performance, and current wage level. First-generation university graduates and those from low-income families were less likely to continue postgraduate studies. Overall social inequality among university graduates was reproduced in postgraduate education and increased in Education and Social Sciences programmes.

Standardization of Pharmaceutical and Analytical Analysis of Chincha Kshara

Acharya Susrutha has narrated Kshara as one of the Upayantras, Anusastras, Agropaharaniya and one of the Upakrama of Vrana. Kshara is considered superior to all surgical and para surgical measures. Kṣharas are more effective than other methods of treatment, because they can be used externally as Pratisaraniya Kshara and internally as Paneeya Kshara. Because of varied applications standardization of the compound formulation is the need of the present era to set standards for maintaining the quality of the products. In the present study work is done on the pharmaceutical and analytical study of Chincha Kshara conducted in the department of Shalya Tantra under the post graduate programme is being presented. Here an attempt has been made to study Chincha Kshara Analytically and to develop fingerprints by organoleptic tests, physico-chemical parameters and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES).

Surgical Handover Core Outcome Measures (SH-CORE): a protocol for the development of a core outcome set for trials in surgical handover

BackgroundSurgical handover is associated with a significant risk of care failures. Existing research displays methodological deficiencies and little consensus on the outcomes that should be used to evaluate interventions in this area. This paper reports a protocol to develop a core outcome set (COS) to support standardisation, comparability, and evidence synthesis in future studies of surgical handover between doctors.MethodsThis study adheres to the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) initiative guidance for COS development, including the COS-Standards for Development (COS-STAD) and Reporting (COS-STAR) recommendations. It has been registered prospectively on the COMET database and will be led by an international steering group that includes surgical healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient and public partners. An initial list of reported outcomes was generated through a systematic review of interventions to improve surgical handover (PROSPERO: CRD42022363198). Findings of a qualitative evidence synthesis of patient and public perspectives on handover will augment this list, followed by a real-time Delphi survey involving all stakeholder groups. Each Delphi participant will then be invited to take part in at least one online consensus meeting to finalise the COS.Ethics and disseminationThis study was approved by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Research Ethics Committee (202309015, 7th November 2023). Results will be presented at surgical scientific meetings and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. A plain English summary will be disseminated through national websites and social media. The authors aim to integrate the COS into the handover curriculum of the Irish national surgical training body and ensure it is shared internationally with other postgraduate surgical training programmes. Collaborators will be encouraged to share the findings with relevant national health service functions and national bodies.DiscussionThis study will represent the first published COS for interventions to improve surgical handover, the first use of a real-time Delphi survey in a surgical context, and will support the generation of better-quality evidence to inform best practice.Trial registrationCore Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) initiative 2675. http://www.comet-initiative.org/Studies/Details/2675.

An Extensive Analysis of Contemporary Studies Forensics Sciences in India

: Forensic science in India has evolved over 100 years, with the first official laboratory being the Calcutta Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata founded in 1952. Modernization has led to the establishment of numerous central, state, and regional forensic laboratories and advancements in technology such as DNA profiling, pathology, forensic toxicology, and forensic anthropology. As the need for forensic education in India increases, educational institutions and universities have started offering forensic science as a subject. India has collaborated with international forensic organizations to stay updated on global developments. Contemporary studies in forensic sciences are crucial for adapting to technological advancements, addressing emerging crimes, improving DNA analysis, promoting interdisciplinary approaches, and maintaining quality assurance and standards. Forensic science plays a significant role in the humanitarian efforts, including the identification of missing people and victims of mass disasters. Advanced imaging techniques are crucial in forensic investigations. Indian forensic science education is divided into undergraduate and postgraduate programs, offering bachelor's degrees and specialized courses in areas like forensic toxicology, DNA analysis, and digital forensics.