Quasi-experimental Approach Research Articles

Corpus de meteo-metáforas y periodismo deportivo en tiempos del COVID-19 De los “aludes de lesiones” al “todo está yendo viento en popa”

This study addresses the analysis of the main lexical patterns, mostly in the form of adverbial locutions and idioms, which could be classified as meteorological metaphors (or meteo-metaphors) used in the Spanish digital sports press and tries to find out if there is a specific sport in which metaphors that use weather phenomena to describe or characterize aspects of sports stand out. From a quasi-experimental approach, a method of content analysis is used on a generated corpus based on the 20 most common meteorological phenomena reported by the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) and the Sistema de Notificación de Observaciones Atmosféricas Singulares (SINOBAS) (System of Notification of Singular Atmospheric Observations); as corpus we analyze the sports section of the digital edition of the Spanish free newspaper 20minutos, the most read newspaper in Spain, in April 2022, according to GfK DAM (the official measure of digital media consumption in Spain). The study is limited in time to one year, between March 14, 2020 (the date of the beginning of the state of alarm for COVID-19 in Spain) and June 21, 2021. After studying the frequency and context of these samples, the data indicate that the four meteorological phenomena that generate the most metaphors are those related to “ola” [wave], huracán [hurricane], calor [heat] and “sequía” [drought]. Moreover, there are no surprises with respect to the sport where such metaphors are used to the greatest extent: soccer. Nevertheless, it will be sociolinguistically justified that other sports connected to those metaphors stand out: “wave” / Tokyo Olympics Games, “hurricane” / F1, “heat” / NFL, and “drought” / tennis. The complete corpus of 273 meteorological metaphors has been publicly hosted at https://t.ly/XPT0V.

Impact of Educational Video Games on the Development of Meaningful Learning in the Field of Mathematics: A Quasi-Experimental Approach

Impact of Educational Video Games on the Development of Meaningful Learning in the Field of Mathematics: A Quasi-Experimental Approach

Hypertension effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns: Evidence from a repeated cross-sectional survey in Peru

Using data from Peru and a quasi-experimental approach, we document significant increases in arterial blood pressure and in the incidence of arterial hypertension caused by the restrictive measures employed by the Peruvian authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects are more pronounced for women, older respondents, and urban residents. The effects are statistically significant and high in magnitude relative to the pre-pandemic incidence of disease in the Peruvian population. A main channel of disease propagation seems to be the changes in dietary habits and physical activity imposed by the COVID-19 lockdowns, which affected several anthropometric measurements that are common risk factors for hypertension.

Effectiveness of Childbirth Self-Efficacy Enhancing Classes on Labor Length and Outcomes among Egyptian Primiparous Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Childbirth self-efficacy has repeatedly been shown to raise satisfaction with childbirth, reduce the need for analgesic, and promote the use of different childbirth alternatives. However, the measures to improve the childbirth self-efficacy had rarely been investigated among Egyptian primiparous women. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of childbirth self-efficacy enhancing classes on labor length and outcomes among Egyptian primiparous women. A quasi-experimental research approach was carried out on prospective, consecutive sample of 148 pregnant women at the end of pregnancy. A prenatal education study group (n = 74) and a control group receiving standard antenatal care (n = 74) make up the first and second groups, respectively. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the study was conducted at the antenatal clinic. The following four tools were employed to fulfill the study's objective: A structured interviewing form, a childbirth self-efficacy inventory, a follow-up checklist for monitoring maternal and neonatal outcomes during labor, and three antenatal education sessions to boost childbirth self-efficacy are all examples of tools that can be used. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS for windows version 20.0. Approximately 68.9% of women in the experimental group gave birth vaginally, compared to 29.7% of those in the control group with (p = .001), according to the study's findings. In the experimental group, regular labor took an average of 8 to 12 h, but it took more than 12 h in the control group. Birth weight (>3000g) in the experimental group compared to (2000-3000 g) in the control group, as well as the Apgar score at 1 min and 5 min, were highly statistically significance between two groups with (p = .001). The means±SD of the childbirth self-efficacy result scores were better in the study group than in control groups regarding length of delivery and vaginal delivery (248.2 ± 19.4 versus 144.6 ± 21.6 and 250.1 ± 18.2 versus 137.9 ± 21.5, respectively). According to the findings of this study, antenatal education classes have a real chance of assisting primiparous women in increasing their childbirth self-efficacy and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Measurement of Beta and Theta Brain Wave Coherence with Cardiac Wave Rhythm in Managers with Rational Decision-Making Style Based on Emotional Intelligence through ERT Cognitive Task

Objective: Since human life and society depend on brain functions, our understanding of the brain and mind can significantly impact all dimensions of human life. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to assess the coherence of brain waves (EEG) and cardiac wave rhythms (HRV) based on neuroscientific and neurocardiology principles. Methods and Materials: This research utilized an experimental design, specifically a quasi-experimental approach without a control group, and was applied in nature. The statistical population consisted of managers (90 individuals) from both public and private sectors in Gilan Province in 2022. From this population, 30 individuals were randomly selected. Their brain waves and cardiac rhythms were simultaneously recorded in both resting and decision-making states from the CZ region of the brain and triangular regions around the heart using the ProComp 2 neurofeedback tool while performing the emotional intelligence assessment test. The research instrument included the ERT cognitive test (Emotional Recognition Task) designed by Cambridge University in 1980 and administered through the Cantab software and BioGraph Infiniti version 0.6 software. For the purposes of this study, the cognitive task was provided to participants via software. The data were analysed using analysis of variance and mean comparison test via SPSS-26. Findings: The correlation test of brain waves and cardiac waves in resting and cognitive task states showed significant differences. No coherence between EEG and ECG was observed in the resting state compared to the cognitive task state. Conclusion: The results indicate that changes in brain waves and cardiac waves, and the coherence between these waves, vary among managers with similar decision-making styles. These variations depend on the environmental, mental, and emotional conditions of the individuals.

Breaking the PSYCHcle: Impact of Psychoeducation on the Attitudes Towards Mental Illness of Two Barangays in Bataan, Philippines

In the Philippines, pervasive stigma surrounding mental health care presents a formidable obstacle to addressing psychological concerns. This study delves into the impact of psychoeducation on the attitudes toward mental illness within two barangays in Bataan. Employing a quasi-experimental approach, participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group (n=15) engaged in a comprehensive six-module psychoeducation program, and a control group (n=15) attending a single session. Utilizing the 21-item Community Attitudes Towards the Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale by Taylor and Dear for both pre- and post-intervention evaluations, the research revealed a significant enhancement in attitudes among participants from both experimental (p = 0.001) and control (p = 0.024) groups. Interestingly, the effect size was more pronounced in the control group (0.658 > 0.369), emphasizing the potent impact of psychoeducation. These findings underscore the transformative potential of psychoeducational initiatives in cultivating a more inclusive and empathetic community approach to mental health, advocating for their integration into comprehensive mental health strategies across the Philippines.

The application of quasi-experimental approaches to the analysis of the relationship between employment and health

The application of quasi-experimental approaches to the analysis of the relationship between employment and health

Isolating a culture of son preference among Armenian, Georgian and Azeri Parents in Soviet-era Russia.

A basic hypothesis is that cultural evolutionary processes sustain differences between groups, these differences have evolutionary relevance and they would not otherwise occur in a system without cultural transmission. The empirical challenge is that groups vary for many reasons, and isolating the causal effects of culture often requires appropriate data and a quasi-experimental approach to analysis. We address this challenge with historical data from the final Soviet census of 1989, and our analysis is an example of the epidemiological approach to identifying cultural variation. We find that the fertility decisions of Armenian, Georgian and Azeri parents living in Soviet-era Russia were significantly more son-biased than those of other ethnic groups in Russia. This bias for sons took the form of differential stopping rules; families with sons stopped having children sooner than families without sons. This finding suggests that the increase in sex ratios at birth in the Caucasus, which began in the 1990s, reflects a cultural preference for sons that predates the end of the Soviet Union. This result also supports one of the key hypotheses of gene-culture coevolution, namely that cultural evolutionary processes can support group-level differences in selection pressures that would not otherwise occur in a system without culture.

The Effect of Brain-Based Learning Strategy on the Development of Academic Achievement Levels in Biology Course amongst Tenth Grade Students

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact of brain-based learning strategy as an instructional strategy on the academic achievement level among tenth grade students in the field of life sciences. The researchers adopted a quasi-experimental approach. Four-eighty male and female students are participants of this study. The school was chosen randomly from the Latin Patriarchate Mixed Schools in Jordan because the school administration agreed to collaborate with the researcher. The sample was divided into two groups: Group A, the experimental group taught the brain-based learning strategy, and Group B, the control group taught the conventional strategy. To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher prepared the teacher's guide and the suitable activities for the new strategy. After the preparation, the researchers used pre-test and post-test for measuring the academic achievement level of the students. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way and two-way analysis of variance. The results show that there is a relationship between overall and detailed level academic achievement students' outcomes and the groups. The results also indicate no significant difference between genders in the study due to interaction with the strategy in teaching life sciences and the overall and detailed level as domains of analysis. The researcher formulated some recommendations, by the study's results, that the brain-based learning strategy helps the academic achievement levels in the teaching of life sciences.

Regression discontinuity design for the study of health effects of exposures acting early in life.

Regression discontinuity design (RDD) is a quasi-experimental approach to study the causal effect of an exposure on later outcomes by exploiting the discontinuity in the exposure probability at an assignment variable cut-off. With the intent of facilitating the use of RDD in the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) research, we describe the main aspects of the study design and review the studies, assignment variables and exposures that have been investigated to identify short- and long-term health effects of early life exposures. We also provide a brief overview of some of the methodological considerations for the RDD identification using an example of a DOHaD study. An increasing number of studies investigating the effects of early life environmental stressors on health outcomes use RDD, mostly in the context of education, social and welfare policies, healthcare organization and insurance, and clinical management. Age and calendar time are the mostly used assignment variables to study the effects of various early life policies and programs, shock events and guidelines. Maternal and newborn characteristics, such as age, birth weight and gestational age are frequently used assignment variables to study the effects of the type of neonatal care, health insurance, and newborn benefits, while socioeconomic measures have been used to study the effects of social and welfare programs. RDD has advantages, including intuitive interpretation, and transparent and simple graphical representation. It provides valid causal estimates if the assumptions, relatively weak compared to other non-experimental study designs, are met. Its use to study health effects of exposures acting early in life has been limited to studies based on registries and administrative databases, while birth cohort data has not been exploited so far using this design. Local causal effect around the cut-off, difficulty in reaching high statistical power compared to other study designs, and the rarity of settings outside of policy and program evaluations hamper the widespread use of RDD in the DOHaD research. Still, the assignment variables' cut-offs for exposures applied in previous studies can be used, if appropriate, in other settings and with additional outcomes to address different research questions.

INTERACTIVE VOCABULARY TECHNIQUE IN VOCABULARY MASTERY TEACHING: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH

Vocabulary is crucial in language learning. Vocabulary is also an important ability to learn to read, speak, write, and listen properly. This research aimed at figuring out whether or not the interactive vocabulary technique was effective in teaching vocabulary mastery to the Seventh-Grade Students of MTs Negeri 3 Muara Enim. Quasi experimental approach was applied in this research. This research involved 81 students of VII.1, VII.2, and VII 3 classes as the population and 54 of them as the sample regarding as control and experimental classes. Pretest and posttest were used to collect the data in line with 35 items of 17 fill-in-the- blank, 10 unscramble letters, 8 multiple choices. The data were analyzed by using Paired t-test and Independent sample t-test. The results showed that the t-obtained was 6.101 at the significant level 0.05 (5%) and t-table was 2.020 which indicated that alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It means that interactive vocabulary technique was effective in teaching vocabulary mastery to the Seventh-Grade Students of MTs Negeri 3 Muara Enim.

Pengaruh Pemberian Latihan Mengontrol Halusinasi terhadap Kemampuan Keluarga dalam Merawat Pasien Halusinasi

Hallucinations have a big impact on patients so they cannot control themselves, the family is the main support for the patient, one of the efforts to improve the ability of the family to treat hallucination patients is to provide hallucination control exercises with video demonstrations of how to control hallucinations.This study aims to determine the effect of providing hallucination control exercises on the ability of families to treat hallucinatory patients.This research is a quantitative research with a quasi experimental approach, taking samples using a purposive sampling technique which were divided into 2 groups of 17 experimental groups and 17 control groups. The measuring tool uses questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability and a video demonstration of exercises to control hallucinations. Data analysis uses the Wilcoxon test.The ability of the families of the experimenters in the pretest were mostly in the sufficient category of 14 people (82.4%),While the results of the pretest in the control group were all in the sufficient category with 17 people (100%). After giving hallucination control exercises and conducting post tests in the experimental group, most of them were in the good category, 10 people (58.8%). While the control group in the post test obtained almost all results in the sufficient category of 15 people (88.2%). There is an effect of providing training to control hallucinations on the family's ability to treat hallucinatory patients with a pvalue of 0.003 (<0.05).Providing hallucination control exercises can improve the ability of families to treat hallucinatory patients.

Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Animasi Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas IV SD N 1 Poncowati Kecamatan Terbanggi Besar Kabupaten Lampung Tengah

Learning media is an information medium for teaching and learning activities so that it can provide effectiveness and interactivity in learning. The research objective in writing this is to determine the effect of animated media on student learning outcomes in science subjects for fourth grade students at SDN 1 Poncowati, Terbanggi Besar District, Central Lampung Regency. This study uses a type of quantitative research. With a quasi-experimental approach. The population in this study were all students of class IV B and class IV C of SDN 1 Poncowati, Terbanggi Besar District, Central Lampung Regency. The instruments used are test and non-test. using independent simple t-test hypothesis testing. This data collection technique uses observation, test and documentation methods. The results of this study indicate that the value of learning outcomes obtained after applying animation media to the experimental class has increased compared to the class that was not given treatment, namely animation media. This can be seen from the mean or average value of the experimental class, namely 79.93 with 96.6% completeness. And there is a significant influence between Animation Media on student learning outcomes. In this study researchers. This assessment results in a sig (2-tailed) value of 0.014 <0.05, which means 0.014 is smaller than 0.05. So it can be concluded that the hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is an influence of animation media on the learning outcomes of fourth grade students at SD N 1 Poncowati, Terbanggi Besar District, Central Lampung Regency.

Implementing the Process Writing Approach to Teach Paragraph Writing at Birzeit University

The Process Writing Approach focuses on the process of writing rather than the product. The purpose of the research was to explore the effectiveness of the Process Writing Approach in developing EFL students’ paragraph writing skill at Birzeit University/ Palestine. After reviewing previous literature on the topic, the researcher decided to utilize this approach in intermediate English (1201) in the first semester 2021/2022. Participants were randomly placed in an experimental group and a control group. A pre/posttest quasi-experimental approach was employed. Experimental procedures of teaching paragraphs lasted 8 weeks, and paragraphs were evaluated at the beginning and the end of the study. The data obtained from the pre/post writing tests were analyzed descriptively by running a t-test to calculate the differences between the mean scores of the two groups. The post-test findings revealed statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group. Accordingly, employing the Process Writing Approach proved to be extremely helpful in developing paragraph writing of EFL students. The study recommended adopting the same approach to develop intermediate-level students' writing and utilizing it in teaching essays and various genres as well.

Developing Productive Thinking Skills in the field of Artistic Works using the SCAMPER Strategy for Twice Exceptional Students

This study investigates whether the SCAMPER technique is an appropriate tool to develop productive thinking skills related to artistic works among gifted students in general and students with Twice Exceptionality (2e) in particular. The current study aims to verify the effectiveness of the SCAMPER technique for the aforementioned purpose. The sample consisted of 35 2e students aged 8-12 from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. A quasi-experimental approach was used, and the study sample was divided into three experimental groups. The first experimental group included nine gifted students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); the second group consisted of 15 gifted students with learning disabilities (LD); and the third group included 11 gifted students with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers developed a measure of productive thinking skills related to artistic works (PTSRAW) and a training program based on the SCAMPER technique. The statistical methods that have been used were the Wilcoson and the Kruskal-Walls tests. The findings of the study consisted of differences between the mean ranks of the three study groups on the post-test of the PTSRAW test in favor of gifted students with LD, followed by gifted students with ADHD, followed by gifted students with ASD. The authors suggest more studies to enhance understanding of the benefits of this method and its use in various disciplines of education and arts.

Effect of Blended Learning Strategy on Learning Outocmes in Science among Secondary School Students

Learning should be ingrained with the creation of original academic work using a thoughtful blend of techniques. The educational process has altered in the digital age to meet the needs of our "digital natives." Today, online and offline learning are employed in tandem depending on the needs and learning styles of the students. Blended learning is the result of combining various learning modalities. This approach goes beyond the typical speed, location, and style of instruction. It gives the flexibility to the education system. It is reducing all types of situational obstacles and expanding the learning environment with a wide range of novel methods, tools, and ideas. Blended learning modules were created to investigate the impact of this method on secondary school students' attitudes toward science. A quasi-experimental approach was used, with one group being the control group that received standard care and the other being the experimental group that participated in the integrated learning strategy. The t-test was used to analysed the data. It was determined that secondary school pupils' gain scores for learning outcomes in science range significantly from one another.

PENGARUH AROMATHERAPI LEMON TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI DISMINORE PADA REMAJA PUTRI KELAS 8 DI MTS MATHLA’UL ANWAR RUMPIN BOGOR TAHUN 2023

Dysmenorrhea is a complaint that is often experienced by women during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can be treated with non-pharmacology, one of which is with lemon aromatherapy which contains limonene and can inhibit prostagladin so as to reduce pain during menstruation. The purpose of this study was to determine the Effect of Lemon Aromatherapy on Reducing Dysmenorrhea Pain in Grade 8 Young Women at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar. This research design is a Quantitative research with a Quasi-Experimental Approach with One Prestes-Posttest-Design design. Measuring using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), the number of samples was 23 Grade 8 girls at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar aged 12-16 years. This study was conducted in June-July. Inclusion Criteria Young women who are experiencing dysmenorrhea and do not use another aromatherapy. In this study, the average mean before given was 3.09 and the mean has been given to 2.00, based on the results of an independent t test in the p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). In this study, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of lemon aromatherapy menstrual pain on Grade 8 girls at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar.

The effectiveness of a counseling program in reducing emotional deprivation in children

This research aims to identify the effectiveness of a counseling program in reducing feelings of emotional deprivation among children. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used a quasi-experimental approach, and the study sample consisted of (24) children who were randomly distributed to the experimental group (12) and the control group (12). The researcher prepared a measure of emotional deprivation consisting of three dimensions (psychological, social or relationship status, cognitive). The method of apparent honesty, and the stability was measured using three methods, the first (retest) with a value of (0.88) for the emotional deprivation scale, the second (Alfa Cronbach) and the value of stability was (0.86) by the Alpha Cronbach method, and third, the researcher extracted a proven value in a way (splitting midterm) and its value was (0.82 The researcher reached the following results:.
 1- There are no statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental and control groups in the pre-test and post-test of emotional deprivation.
 2- There are no statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental and control groups in the pre and post tests in the emotional deprivation scale according to the age group variable.
 3 - concluded that the counseling program had an effect in reducing emotional deprivation among children in favor of the experimental group, so the researcher presented some recommendations and suggestions.

The effectiveness of health education based on local wisdom of the people of Tulungagung Regency on maternal parenting in preventing stunting

Purpose: This study was to determine the effectiveness of Health Education Based on Local Wisdom of the People of Tulungagung Regency on Mother Parenting in Fulfilling Toddler Nutrition as an Effort to Prevent Stunting.
 Methods: This research uses a quasi-experimental approach. The research location is in Bandung District, Tulungagung Regency. The population is all mothers who have children under five (0-3 years) in Bandung District, Tulungagung Regency. The research sample consisted of 60 respondents which were divided into 30 treatment groups and 30 control groups, which were taken using cluster random sampling technique. Data was collected using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability before and after the education was implemented. Data analysis using a two-way ANOVA test. 
 Results: There is an interaction of knowledge and parenting style variables together with time (pre-test and post-test) and group (intervention and control) when viewed from the p-value <0.05. The results of this analysis, the group of mothers who receive health education through the lecture method and local wisdom-based modules is related to the knowledge and parenting patterns of mothers. 
 Conclusion: Health education interventions through the lecture method and local wisdom-based modules have been shown to have a significant effect on maternal parenting in stunting prevention.

IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES USING THE JIGSAW TYPE COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL IN SCIENCE LESSONS ON THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MATERIAL HUMANITY IN CLASS V SDKr. MUTIARA KASIH STUDENTS

Education is an essential requirement for individuals, leading to continuous efforts in enhancing the quality of education to produce highly skilled human resources. One of these efforts involves implementing the Jigsaw type Cooperative Learning Model, which aims to develop students' precision and cooperation skills during group discussions. The objective of this study is to assess the responses and learning outcomes of fifth-grade students in the science subject, specifically on the human digestive system, using the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model. This research adopts a quasi-experimental approach with a Pretest Posttest Control Design. The study population consists of fifth-grade students at SDKr Mutiara Kasih, and the sample is determined using a saturated sampling technique, resulting in a sample size of 16 students. Data collection methods include observation, tests, questionnaires, and documentation. The independent variable in this research is the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model, while the dependent variable is the students' learning outcomes in science, specifically on the Human Digestive Equipment material. The data analysis technique employed in this study is the N-Gain test. The findings of this research demonstrate that the demonstration learning method has a significant impact on the learning outcomes of fifth-grade students at SDKr Mutiara Kasih. Furthermore, there is a notable difference in the influence between demonstration learning and conventional learning in the science subject for fifth-grade students.