Quality Of Educational Research Research Articles

DEVELOPING LECTURERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN VIETNAM

Lecturers are considered the subject and the decisive factor for the quality of education, training and scientific research, services and development of universities. University lecturers are "special production forces that create products that are human resources", and are the subject of orientation to create the sustainable development of society. Therefore, to perform well the task of developing university lecturers, it is necessary to synchronously and rationally develop in terms of quantity, quality and structure aspects so that teaching tasks in the universities are carried out most effectively in particular as well as the quality of education in Vietnam is improved in general.
 Keywords: Lecturer, Developing University Lecturers, Education, Higher Education.

Conceptualising critical thinking and its research in teacher education: A systematic review

ABSTRACT Pre-service teachers play a crucial role in fostering critical thinking among students to enhance their effectiveness in the 21st century. This systematic review examines 43 empirical studies to gain deeper insights into the concept of critical thinking in teacher education. We identified two primary definitions of critical thinking: the logical sense and value sense, both rooted in a discipline-oriented framework. The findings indicate that the logical sense, particularly the philosophical approach, predominantly informs research conducted on pre-service teachers. However, when it comes to critical thinking disposition, research results often fall short in demonstrating significant development, underscoring the contextual nature of critical thinking. Critical thinking is a sociological research method used to logically evaluate a problem by creating awareness of problematic knowledge and social situations. After analysing the influence of the relationship between critical thinking and research on critical thinking development in pre-service teachers, our findings suggest that there are limitations to cultivating critical thinking; further verification is needed regarding pre-service teachers’ ability to transfer critical thinking among various contexts or situations. This review emphasises the significance of embracing the multifaceted and context-bound aspects of critical thinking and good judgment for thinking quality in pre-service teacher education research.

Validity evidence for observational ERCP competency assessment tools: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND : Assessment of competence in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is critical for supporting learning and documenting attainment of skill. Validity evidence supporting ERCP observational assessment tools has not been systematically evaluated. METHODS : We conducted a systematic search using electronic databases and hand-searching from inception until August 2021 for studies evaluating observational assessment tools of ERCP performance. We used a unified validity framework to characterize validity evidence from five sources: content, response process, internal structure, relations to other variables, and consequences. Each domain was assigned a score of 0-3 (maximum score 15). We assessed educational utility and methodological quality using the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education framework and the Medical Education Research Quality Instrument, respectively. RESULTS : From 2769 records, we included 17 studies evaluating 7 assessment tools. Five tools were studied for clinical ERCP, one for simulated ERCP, and one for simulated and clinical ERCP. Validity evidence scores ranged from 2 to 12. The Bethesda ERCP Skills Assessment Tool (BESAT), ERCP Direct Observation of Procedural Skills Tool (ERCP DOPS), and The Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP Skills Assessment Tool (TEESAT) had the strongest validity evidence, with scores of 10, 12, and 11, respectively. Regarding educational utility, most tools were easy to use and interpret, and required minimal additional resources. Overall methodological quality (maximum score 13.5) was strong, with scores ranging from 10 to 12.5. CONCLUSIONS : The BESAT, ERCP DOPS, and TEESAT had strong validity evidence compared with other assessments. Integrating tools into training may help drive learners' development and support competency decision making.

A117 VALIDITY EVIDENCE FOR ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOLS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract Background Assessment of competence in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential to ensure trainees possess the skills needed for independent practice. Traditionally, ERCP training has used the apprenticeship model, whereby novices learn skills under the supervision of an expert. A growing focus on procedural quality, however, has supported the implementation of competency-based medical education models which require documentation of a trainee’s competence for independent practice. Observational assessment tools with strong evidence of validity are critical to this process. Validity evidence supporting ERCP observational assessment tools has not been systematically evaluated. Purpose To conduct a systematic review of ERCP assessment tools and identify tools with strong evidence of validity using a unified validity evidence framework Method We conducted a systematic search using electronic databases and hand-searching from inception until August 2021 for studies evaluating observational assessment tools of ERCP performance. We used a unified validity framework to characterize validity evidence from five sources: content, response process, internal structure, relations to other variables, and consequences. Each domain was assigned a score of 0-3 (maximum score 15). We assessed educational utility and methodological quality using the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education framework and the Medical Education Research Quality Instrument, respectively. Result(s) From 2769 records, we included 17 studies evaluating 7 assessment tools. Five tools were studied for clinical ERCP, one on simulated ERCP, and one on simulated and clinical ERCP. Validity evidence scores ranged from 2-12. The Bethesda ERCP Skills Assessment Tool (BESAT), ERCP Direct Observation of Procedural Skills Tool (ERCP DOPS), and The Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP Skills Assessment Tool (TEESAT) had the strongest validity evidence with scores of 10, 12, and 11, respectively. Regarding educational utility, most tools were easy to use and interpret, and required minimal additional resources. Overall methodological quality was strong, with scores ranging from 10-12.5 (maximum 13.5). Conclusion(s) The BESAT, ERCP DOPS, and TEESAT have strong validity evidence compared to other assessments. Integrating tools into training may help drive learners’ development and support competency decision-making. Please acknowledge all funding agencies by checking the applicable boxes below CAG Disclosure of Interest None Declared

The core content framework and the ‘new science’ of educational research

ABSTRACT This paper unpacks the assumptions underpinning England’s new Core Content Framework (CCF) in respect of the educational research required for teacher expertise, with particular attention to the sources referenced in the final part of the CCF and claims that these constitute the ‘best available educational research’. Drawing on sociological studies of educational knowledge, and assessments of the quality of educational research in England, in addition to the philosophy of expertise as related to teaching, it is argued that the CCF is currently orientated towards a scientism that (i) marginalises longstanding traditions of educational thought, and (ii) technicises and instrumentalises teaching practice. The predominance of a scientistic model of educational knowledge is demonstrated through a profile of the sources identified in the CCF, with a focus on the journals in which referenced material is published and an overview of subject matter via an analysis of keywords and titles. With an overwhelming preference for this ‘New Science’ as opposed to other traditions of educational knowledge, the CCF encourages an image of teaching as a decontextualised series of interventions with narrow objectives, and thus implicitly marginalises wider educational goods and purposes and deprofessionalises teachers work.

The Possibility and Promise of Action Research in Pediatrics: A Scoping Review.

Action research (AR) is an umbrella term encompassing a range of related research approaches and frameworks such as participatory AR, participatory research, community-based participatory research, and community-engaged research. In contrast to conventional, investigator-led research that is conducted on or about participants, AR is conducted with those who have a "stake" in the research topic. Despite growing acceptance as an established research approach, AR is noticeably limited within pediatric health care literature. Following a structured process, we conducted a scoping review to explore AR in pediatrics within the last 10 years. Twenty-eight articles met eligibility criteria. Study themes included eliciting stakeholder perspectives, improving stakeholder experiences, and developing/evaluating tools. Future AR in pediatrics should include the measurement of specific health outcomes and greater detail of the actionable steps that resulted from the research process. Action research has potential application to improve the quality and stakeholder relevance of pediatric clinical, educational, and community research.

Implementation of Research-Based Learning to Encourage the Educational Research Quality of Preservice Science Teachers

Research-based learning management is a learning approach that enables students to conduct their research following the research process. It is a tool to help students learn and develop their creative thinking abilities. This research aimed to study the quality of research papers of 57 preservice science teachers published in 2022. The research tool was a quality assessment consisting of 18 sub-items. Data were analyzed with basic statistics, including frequency, mean and standard deviation. The results showed that the overall quality of the research was at a good level. The three highest quality list is the significance of the study, research instrument, and data analysis, respectively. The research articles in this study were educational studies, each of which had different teaching styles and objectives depending on the context of each school. Inquiry-based learnings are the most used learning management. Creative thinking is the most popular objective to study.

Visoko obrazovanje i nauka u Republici Albaniji - saradnja sa Francuskom Republikom, stanje i perspektive

The work covers a wide field of origin, development, but also the current state of higher education and science in the Republic of Albania. In all post-communist countries, higher education is a mirror of the entire society and the political-economic state of the country, and in Albania, too, a long evolutionary process of turmoil between conservative and more liberal higher education policies can be observed, which resulted in a decline in the quality of education and scientific research. On this path of harmonization with world and European standards in the field of higher education and science, the paper investigates the role of the French Republic, which gives rise to the research question: At what level are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Albania and the French Republic in the field of higher education and science, bearing in mind that is the Republic of Albania a permanent member of the francophone organization, as well as the fact that the share of the Albanian francophone population is significant? The work will especially take into account the mobility of Albanian students, programs and projects implemented at Albanian universities with the help of the Government of France, universities, cities and regions, and private companies, but will also include the problems of excessive outflow of educated and able-bodied population. The author's conclusion is that the presence of France is not negligible, but still insufficient considering the traditionally friendly relations of these two countries. Of particular importance will be the use of the method of document analysis, genealogy, as well as analytical-descriptive methods.

European values in teaching foreign students in the context of integration into the European educational space

The article is devoted to the analysis of the best practices for promoting European values in the context of the European integration processes of Sumy State University. The author notes that in the process of its activity, Sumy State University implements the idea of a European university in cross-cultural studies, technologies, the quality of scientific research in education, orientation on innovation, strong democratic traditions, academic freedom, and an atmosphere of creative work along with the European values. In the article, considerable attention is paid to highlighting the concepts of “European integration” and “European values”, since the problem of the implementation of European values in the Ukrainian space is one of the most relevant today, in particular, during the period of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The paper also contains an analysis of international projects within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ Program, aimed at researching European integration processes, practices of implementing innovative technologies (intercultural communication training, simulation games in the Ukrainian language classes, and the basics of intercultural communications) to promote multiculturalism and linguistic diversity. An analysis of the experience of the European non-profit organization CRISP (Crisis Stimulation for Peace) has made it possible to outline prospects of using such advanced forms of teaching as simulation games. The author offers some practical recommendations on implementation of value-oriented simulation games in the process of language training of foreigners.

Podwójny dyplom jako narzędzie podnoszenia jakości szkolnictwa wyższego

The article examines the issue of double diplomas in the context of improving the quality of education, using the example of Polish universities. It analyses the educational market of universities in Poland. The implementation of international double degree programs affects the formation of the innovative educational environment of the university and contributes to the development of students’ set of key competencies and the formation of human capital. The article describes the advantages and disadvantages of participating in double degree programs for students, faculty, and higher education, in general. It further shows the influence of the double diploma program on the quality of training of highly qualified specialists. The development and implementation of double degree educational programs in practice correspond to the general strategic interests of the development of Polish universities in the modern educational space from the point of view of improving the quality of education and scientific research, increasing the competitiveness of universities and generally comply with the main principles and provisions of the Bologna process. An algorithm for the implementation of double diploma programs has been developed, which will contribute to the internationalization of higher education, and its integration into the world educational space.

Advancing Research in Health Professions Education Through an Innovative Accelerator Panel.

Research and scholarship are critical to advance the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of health professions education activities as well as to study outcomes and disseminate observations to the community. Yet, many educators are neither involved in nor equipped to conduct quality education research. This gap underscores the continuing education need to guide and train health professions educators to rigorously investigate, prepare, and report their educational research. A novel session called the Education Research Accelerator was designed to increase knowledge about education research methods and resources and to improve participants' competence and performance in implementing studies. A panel helped prospective researchers develop ideas or advance projects toward completion by offering real-time feedback to pitched ideas; a live audience of learners participated virtually, expanding the impact of the session, facilitating connections, and potentially inspiring other research ideas. The outcomes of the Education Research Accelerator were evaluated immediately after the session and 18 months later. The Education Research Accelerator conferred favorable outcomes for participants' competence in designing education research studies and awareness of using available resources. Long-term follow-up confirmed actual benefits to use effective methodology to advance education research projects and to use resources and connections established in the Education Research Accelerator. Although further study is needed, the Education Research Accelerator model is a novel intervention to enhance learning, forge needed connections, and increase the sophistication of conducting education research. We propose that the model can be replicated and applied in other settings.

Applying Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks to Health Professions Education Research: An Introductory Workshop.

Literature suggests that the quality and rigor of health professions education (HPE) research can be elevated if the research is anchored in existing theories and frameworks. This critical skill is difficult for novice researchers to master. We created a workshop to introduce the practical application of theories and frameworks to HPE research. We conducted two 60- to 75-minute workshops, one in 2019 at an in-person national conference and another in 2021 during an online national education conference. After a brief role-play introduction, participants applied a relevant theory to a case scenario in small groups, led by facilitators with expertise in HPE research. The workshop concluded with a presentation on applying the lessons learned when preparing a scholarly manuscript. We conducted a postworkshop survey to measure self-reported achievement of objectives. Fifty-five individuals participated in the in-person workshop, and approximately 150 people completed the online workshop. Sixty participants (30%) completed the postworkshop survey across both workshops. As a result of participating in the workshop, 80% of participants (32) indicated they could distinguish between frameworks and theories, and 86% (32) could apply a conceptual or theoretical framework to a research question. Strengths of the workshop included the small-group activity, access to expert facilitators, and the materials provided. The workshop has been well received by participants and fills a gap in the existing resources available to HPE researchers and mentors. It can be replicated in multiple settings to model the application of conceptual and theoretical frameworks to HPE research.

The Dilemma and Countermeasures of Music Education under the Background of Big Data

The fundamental subject matter in the area of quality research in education is music education, which is significant. Based on a big data theory, this study proposes a data management platform of music education that can use data analysis techniques to perform analysis and research on the situation facing music education. According to the layered concept through a demand analysis of the music education big data analysis platform, the model divides the platform into a data support layer, data storages and calculation layer, platform function layers, and platform application layer. Based on a platform function layer, the technical route is formulated, and functional modules are designed to solve the issue of quantitative data analysis. The plan uses the data aggregating component to combine music data into a real-time data stream for 3D visualization simulation and then distributes a data stream using messaging middleware. Through a real-time computing framework, the downstream completes a real-time calculation of musical information. Weak and strong real-time needs for music apps can be processed using features. The greatest average relative inaccuracy of the model, as determined by testing a simulation verification module, is 5.1374 percent, and getting the specifics of the visualization work using getViewTaskInfo is a trustworthy technique. It successfully encourages the capacity to overcome the challenges of music education in order to achieve the accuracy standards of high-quality music education.

A Scoping Review and Appraisal of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Education Literature.

BackgroundDespite a recent rise in publications describing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) education, the scope and quality of ECMO educational research and curricular assessments have not previously been evaluated.ObjectiveThe purposes of this study are 1) to categorize published ECMO educational scholarship according to Bloom’s educational domains, learner groups, and content delivery methods; 2) to assess ECMO educational scholarship quality; and 3) to identify areas of focus for future curricular development and educational research.MethodsA multidisciplinary research team conducted a scoping review of ECMO literature published between January 2009 and October 2021 using established frameworks. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) was applied to assess quality.ResultsA total of 1,028 references were retrieved; 36 were selected for review. ECMO education studies frequently targeted the cognitive domain (78%), with 17% of studies targeting the psychomotor domain alone and 33% of studies targeting combinations of the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Thirty-three studies qualified for MERSQI scoring, with a median score of 11 (interquartile range, 4; possible range, 5–18). Simulation-based training was used in 97%, with 50% of studies targeting physicians and one other discipline.ConclusionECMO education frequently incorporates simulation and spans all domains of Bloom’s taxonomy. Overall, MERSQI scores for ECMO education studies are similar to those for other simulation-based medical education studies. However, developing assessment tools with multisource validity evidence and conducting multienvironment studies would strengthen future work. The creation of a collaborative ECMO educational network would increase standardization and reproducibility in ECMO training, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

An Extensive Study on Factors Affecting the Quality of Higher Education and Research in Libya

Knowledge and education are considered the backbone of every society; they are driving power and energy for any country's progress. Although this is a fact, there are indications of a low level of education in most Arab countries, especially those that exposed to political complications. Recently in our regions, the reluctance of faculty members to give has been observed, and the educational outcomes had deteriorated in recent years as compared to prior generations. This is due to ignoring several crucial factors that affect the educational process- the lecturer and the surrounding environment, which are the cornerstones of increasing educational and research outcomes and quality. Therefore, this paper reviews literature relating to education and scientific research quality demonstrated with analyses of specific initiatives to support quality. The ultimate goal of this research is to develop a list of the pertinent factors and components that affect the standard of higher education and scholarly inquiry in Libyan institutions and universities, as well as viable solutions to these problems.

Quality of the academic research of a postgraduate degree in surgery from a public university in Ecuador

Introduction: The lack of solidity of educational research (ER) in a high percentage and the loss of integrity in the methodology have been reported. The objective of the present study was to determine the quality of the ERs of postgraduate surgery at a public university in Ecuador. We hypothesize that the acceptable theses are equal to 70%. Methods: The present study reviewed the thesis of surgery at the University of Cuenca from January 2010 to November 2019. The probabilistic sample selection was 48 cases. A 51-question EI quality test was used. The values of each variable were homologated as a percentage. A single sample T-test was performed, and bivariate correlations were determined using the Spearman coefficient. Significant values were R> 0.5 and P <0.01. The hypothesis test was performed with Chi square. Results: Of 48 randomized theses, the lowest average was in the “Hypothesis” sections (41.6% [35.3-47.8]), and the highest was in the “Results” sections (93.5% [91.4-95.7]). The relevance was 97.9% (93.7-102.1). 35 theses (72.9%) were rated as “Acceptable”. The Hypothesis and References sections were rated as “Not acceptable” in 70.8% and 79.2%, respectively. The “results” section obtained the rating of “Excellent” in 93.8%. The hypothesis was accepted, and the group had an acceptable quality equal to 70%”, Chi2 = 0.2208, P = 0.64. Conclusion: The quality of educational research is equal to the 70% raised in the hypothesis, which highlights a minimum sufficiency rating for the educational research studied in this work.

Perhitungan Estimasi Upaya Pengembangan Software Pulsa Online dengan Fuzzy C-Means dan Fuzzy K-Means

Top-up can be done by prepaid and postpaid. Top-up at this time can also be done by way of online purchases. Credit with a prepaid system is a real-time top-up. Payments are made before the customer uses credit. Prepaid credit is different from postpaid which is not real-time and is done after the customer uses credit. Before credit can be used, it is necessary to create a credit server first. In this case, limited resources become an obstacle in completing the credit server creation which will later be used by credit users. Therefore, it is necessary to estimate the effort in the development of the server application, so that the estimation can be known, both in terms of resources, and processing time to estimates in terms of costs. In this case, the appropriate method should be used to overcome the obstacle and reduce the risk of software development. There are several ways to use the Fuzzy K-Mean and Fuzzy C-Means methods to complete the creation of impulse servers, perform analysis and interpretation, and provide information and actions for the quality of research output, education, and evaluation research. The result of the grouping comparison is to produce a derivative formula for the Fuzzy K-Mean and Fuzzy C-Means algorithms.

Assessing changes in the quality of quantitative health educations research: a perspective from communities of practice

BackgroundAs a community of practice (CoP), medical education depends on its research literature to communicate new knowledge, examine alternative perspectives, and share methodological innovations. As a key route of communication, the medical education CoP must be concerned about the rigor and validity of its research literature, but prior studies have suggested the need to improve medical education research quality. Of concern in the present study is the question of how responsive the medical education research literature is to changes in the CoP. We examine the nature and extent of changes in the quality of medical education research over a decade, using a widely cited study of research quality in the medical education research literature as a benchmark to compare more recent quality indicators.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted to examine the methodologic quality of quantitative medical education research studies published in 13 selected journals from September 2013 to December 2014. Quality scores were calculated for 482 medical education studies using a 10-item Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) that has demonstrated strong validity evidence. These data were compared with data from the original study for the same journals in the period September 2002 to December 2003. Eleven investigators representing 6 academic medical centers reviewed and scored the research studies that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Primary outcome measures include MERSQI quality indicators for 6 domains: study design, sampling, type of data, validity, data analysis, and outcomes.ResultsThere were statistically significant improvements in four sub-domain measures: study design, type of data, validity and outcomes. There were no changes in sampling quality or the appropriateness of data analysis methods. There was a small but significant increase in the use of patient outcomes in these studies.ConclusionsOverall, we judge this as equivocal evidence for the responsiveness of the research literature to changes in the medical education CoP. This study identified areas of strength as well as opportunities for continued development of medical education research.

Promoting the Sustainable Improvement of Educational Empirical Research Quality: What Kinds of Collaborative Production Relationships Make Sense?

With the transformation of the knowledge production model, the research system of educational research is becoming more extensive, and academic collaboration has become an important productive method of promoting the sustainable development of educational empirical research. Given this situation, what kinds of relationships will sustainably improve educational empirical research output quality? Taking the influence of educational empirical research article as an example, we selected 4610 empirical research articles in 15 education journals for analysis, published between the years of 2015 and 2020. In the sustainable development progress of educational empirical research, the optimal scale phenomenon has been verified in cooperative research. Identity collaboration, institutional collaboration, international collaboration, and discipline collaboration were all found to have a strongly significant influence on the sustainable improvement of educational empirical research output quality. Meanwhile, the output quality of educational empirical research is affected by the heterogeneity of the number of cooperators and cooperating identities. These findings suggest that the optimal proportion of teacher–student collaboration should be 2–3, and the optimal scale of colleague collaboration should be 3–4. Compared with teacher–student collaboration, colleague collaboration, including cross-organization and interdisciplinary collaboration, was more conductive to enhancing the sustainable improvement of educational empirical research outcome quality. According to these findings, it is reasonable to believe that, in the process of the sustainable development of educational empirical research, fine-guidance-style teacher–student collaboration and small-scale, cross-unit colleague collaboration should be promoted; meanwhile, strengthening the collaboration between normal universities, optimizing the quality of international collaboration, and promoting pedagogy intersection with other disciplines are also critical to promote the sustainable improvement of educational empirical research outcome quality.

Fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy for complex gallbladders: A systematic review

Retrograde ‘fundus-first’ cholecystectomy (FF) signifies the dissection that starts from the fundus of the gallbladder to the infundibulum in case structures of Calot's triangle cannot be identified. Although feasible in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), FF remains an underutilized approach in difficult cases. We aimed to systematically review the fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (FFLC) and to evidence-base its advantages and feasibility. A systematic review was performed in compliance with PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was performed using PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect and Cochrane-Library for articles published from 2001 to 2021. Search keywords included ‘retrograde cholecystectomy’, ‘fundus-first cholecystectomy’ and ‘fundus-down cholecystectomy’. Quality assessments were applied using the Medical Education Research Quality Instrument (MERSQI) scores. Also, evidence levels were employed using GRADE. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO register (CRD42021227518). Altogether 9393 citations were identified and reviewed for this study. A final 23 studies were included, with a total of 7973 cholecystectomies comprising 3020 with FF approach. The endpoints were operative time, duration of postoperative hospital-stay and intraoperative and postoperative complications, as well as rate of conversion to open surgery. MERSQI mean score was 10.2 (SD= 1.85). The FF dissection was evidenced to be a superior technique when compared to conventional anterograde dissection as regards duration of operation, pain, nausea, conversion to open surgery and duration of sick leave. Furthermore, FF was found to be appropriate for difficult LC The fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was associated with a shorter operating time, decrease in pain and nausea scores and reduced incidence of conversion to open cholecystectomy. Ultrasonic dissection was favoured in the retrograde dissection compared to that with electrocautery.