Rating Scale Analysis Research Articles

Exploring Cross-Cultural Resilience: Rasch Rating Scale Analysis of the 10-Item Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale in an International Sample

Exploring Cross-Cultural Resilience: Rasch Rating Scale Analysis of the 10-Item Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale in an International Sample

Reliability and Exploratory Factor Analyses of Social Support Rating Scale

The measurement of social support adopts the social support rating scale developed by Ye Yuemei et al（2008）., which consists of 17 items and is based on Xiao Shuiyuan’s（1987） three factor model of social support. It includes subjective support, objective support, and utilization of support. The subjective support scale has 5 items and measures the perceived social support material and spiritual resources of the respondents; The objective support scale consists of 6 items, measuring the various forms of assistance that the respondents have truly received. The support utilization scale consisting of 6 items measures active utilization of social resources by respondents. This study aims to investigate the reliability and exploratory factor analysis of the Social Support Rating Scale.

Impact of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum and deep neuromuscular blockade on surgeon satisfaction and patient outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients: A prospective randomised controlled study.

The impact of laparoscopic surgery on homeostatic systems necessitates careful consideration of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) management. This study investigated the effects of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) on surgeon satisfaction, haemodynamics and post-operative outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. The study design involves prospective randomised control. Ninety patients were assigned to low (7-10 mmHg, n = 45) or normal (12-16 mmHg, n = 45) IAP groups. Deep NMB, guided by train-of-four monitoring, was administered. This study evaluated surgical rating scale scores, haemodynamics and post-operative outcomes through a literature review. A computer programme (IBM, SPSS) was used for statistical analysis. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to analyse patients' IAP levels, additional NMB requirements, surgical rating scale scores and numerical rating scales. Patient demographics and other intraoperative and post-operative variables were analysed with Student's t-test and the Mann-Whitney U test. Values of P < 0.05 were considered to indicate statistical significance. No significant demographic differences were observed. The low-pressure group exhibited lower post-operative pain (P < 0.01) and reduced analgesia requirements (P = 0.00). On analysis of the surgeon rating scale, no disparities were evident between the groups. NMB usage correlated with height and weight (P < 0.01). Heart rate showed no intergroup differences. The MAP measured after 15 min was lower in Group L, and the difference was significant (P = 0.023). The SAP measured after 30 min was lower in Group L, and the difference was significant (P = 0.017). Blood gas values and surgical field visibility were unaffected by the IAP. The positive correlations between NMB, height and weight aligned with previous research. This study highlights successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy under low IAP, deep NMB and favourable post-operative outcomes. Despite these limitations, the findings contribute to optimising laparoscopic surgical approaches.

Efficacy of Oral Magnesium on Bone Regeneration and Implant Stability in Immediate Dental Implants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The successful osseointegration around immediate implants requires high quality and quantity of osteogenesis around them. The role of magnesium as a boneenhancing mineral, and as an adjunctive analgesic has been well documented in orthopedic literature. However, there is a paucity of literature in its role in successful osseointegration around immediate implants. This randomized controlled trial sought to assess the promising impact of magnesium on osseointegration by examining various aspects of implant stability, correlating them with serum bone markers, and establishing a foundation for future research on its potential as a potent analgesic. Immediate implant placement was done after the extraction of the indicated mandibular molar tooth, and all the patients were segregated into 2 groups (Placebo- Lactose, and Magnesium citrate). Bone regenerate in the peri-implant area was assessed radiographically immediate post-operatively, on the 6th week and 12 weeks. Implant stability was measured immediate post-operatively, at the 4th week and 12th week. Serum parameters were procured pre-operatively and post-operatively for serum calcium, serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and serum parathyroid hormone at the 8th week, and serum vitamin D3 levels preoperatively. 54 immediate implants placed showed the demographics and baseline serum, clinical, and radiographic parameters were comparable in both groups. Analysis of Implant Stability Quotient at 12th week showed statistically significant difference in intervention group both on intergroup and intragroup analysis. Radiodensity measurement showed a statistically significant difference in both intragroup and intergroup analysis in the intervention group at the 6th and 12th week. In bone gap analysis, the difference in mean change in the horizontal bone gap (HG) at 6 weeks was non-significant while the difference in HG at the 12th week was significant in the intervention group. On intragroup analysis, mean change HG at 6 weeks and 12 weeks both were significant only in intervention group. Intergroup analysis of vertical bone gap (VG) 12 and VG 12-0 (mean difference in the vertical bone gap from 12th week-day 0) showed a statistically significant difference in the intervention group. On intragroup analysis, VG 12 was significantly better in the intervention group. On serum analysis, ALP post-operatively was found to be significantly raised (P=0.013) in intervention group. Numerical rating Scale (NRS) analysis showed a significant decrease in post-op day 5 and 7, (P=0.017) and (P=0.002) respectively. The oral magnesium citrate supplementation after immediate implant placement helps in enhancing the stability of the immediate implants, along with improved radiodensity around them which was found to be statistically significant. It also helps in reducing the horizontal, and vertical gap around the implant and has significant analgesic potential.

INDONESIAN VERSION OF SATISFACTION WITH LIFE SCALE, A PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION WITH RASCH MODEL

Previous studies on The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) showed inconsistency, primarily related to the justice principle based on gender when using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the psychometric property of the Indonesian version of SWLS using the Rasch model. This model can be used as an evaluation technique for psychological instruments. The Rasch model showed a more detailed analysis than CFA, explaining person-item fit statistics, rating scale diagnosis, item calibration, and differential item functioning. The total participants after person fit checking were 1,154 university students who completed an online survey consisting of demographic data and a five-item Indonesian version of SWLS. The Rasch Rating Scale Analysis (RSM) showed that the Indonesian version of SWLS fulfilled unidimensional and local independence assumptions. The items delivered a good item fit index with a five-point rating scale, and there were no gender biases in moderate level and high differential item functioning (DIF). Therefore, the Indonesian version of SWLS is recommended for further research measuring life satisfaction. This research implies that using the Indonesian version of SWLS, especially in Indonesia, can use a five-point rating scale for future research.

Exploratory factor analysis of the Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale for parents of children with atypical genital appearance due to differences of sex development (DSD).

Illness intrusiveness refers to the subjective cognitive appraisal of a chronic health condition interfering in daily, valued activities and may be highly relevant for parents of children with atypical genital appearance due to differences of sex development (DSD). However, a measure of illness intrusiveness has not been validated for this population. The current study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Illness Intrusiveness Scale for Parents (IIS-P) and examine convergent validity. Participants included 102 parents (Mage = 33.39 years, SD = 6.48; 58% mothers) of 65 children (<2 years old) diagnosed with DSD participating in a larger, longitudinal study. Parents completed the IIS-P as well as self-report measures of stigma, and anxious and depressive symptoms. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted. EFA results supported a 1-factor intrusiveness solution (α = .93), as well as a 2-factor solution measuring intrusiveness on daily living (α = .92) and community connectedness (α = .85). The 1-factor solution and both factors of the 2-factor solution demonstrated significant convergent validity with stigma as well as anxious and depressive symptoms. Support emerged for both 1- and 2-factor solutions of the IIS-P in parents of children with DSD. The decision to evaluate illness intrusiveness as a total score or to examine the subscales of daily living and community connectedness should be tailored to the unique aims of researchers and clinicians. Future research should conduct a confirmatory factor analysis with both 1- and 2-factor models with larger, more diverse samples of caregivers.

The Institutional and Social Support Survey (ISS‐10): Quantifying international faculty language support

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to develop and test the internal and external reliability of a novel research instrument which measures language support for international faculty members and its effects on integration. While previous research has focused on the contributions of international faculty and efforts to attract them, growing concerns about negative experiences and low rates of retention have led scholars to focus on institutional linguistic support. Specifically in emerging host countries, interest exists for the role of support for learning the local language. In this context, this study substantiates an instrument, the Institutional and Social Support Survey (ISS‐10) which quantifies social support and language support provided by host universities. The instrument was first refined using Rasch rating scale analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Subsequent linear mixed effects (LME) regression on a second administration of the instrument revealed that the ISS‐10 significantly predicts the integration of international faculty as quantified by the IPL‐12, an often‐used measure of migrant integration. The ISS‐10 may, therefore, be of interest to scholars researching international faculty integration where local language proficiency is a concern.

Psychometric Properties of the Japanese Version of the Health Enhancement Lifestyle Profile (HELP-J) Using Rasch Analysis: A Preliminary Study

The Health Enhancement Lifestyle Profile (HELP) was an assessment instrument for health-related behaviors and was translated into Japanese (HELP-J) using subjective rating scales. This study investigated the internal validity of the HELP-J using a Rasch analysis. Snowball and purposive sampling were used for data collection. The data obtained from the 109 respondents were subjected to Rasch analysis to assess their internal validity. The rating scale analysis supported a 3-category scale; five of the seven subscales showed unidimensionality. Thus, this study presents essential information on the possibility of translating the original HELP into Japanese and converting it into a unidimensional scale.

MIMIC MODEL OF PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE SHORT FORM (PIUQ-SF 6) IN INDONESIA

The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ) consists of three dimensions (Demotrovics, 2016): Obsession (i.e., obsessive thoughts about the internet, and mental withdrawal symptoms when there is a lack of internet use), neglect (i.e., ignoring basic needs and daily activities), and impaired self-control (i.e., difficulty in controlling the internet). This study aims to analyse the PIUQ measuring instrument further using the Rating Scale analysis technique. The number of respondents in this study was 550, who was chosen voluntarily by spreading it on social media. The findings show that this unidimensional PIUQ has excellent validity quality and good item reliability and can be profitable if used on a large scale because of the small number of items. The MIMIC model is ideal; the absence of susceptibility to differences in characteristics indicates that the scale used in the measurement remains consistent in a heterogeneous population.

Developing and Validating E-Learning Module for Islamic Higher Education Digital Literacy in Preventing Hoax (EMODILPH)

The digital literacy curriculum in universities, especially Islamic universities, needs to be developed intensively to respond to the rapid exposure of hoax news among students. Therefore, this study aims to develop an e-module for digital learning and to investigate how this product can be implemented in a digital literacy curriculum model at Islamic universities. The Rasch measurement was used to assess fit validity and reliability criteria based on validator assessment and student responses. Many Facet Rasch Measurement was used to confirm validity and reliability from 4 different validators based on e-module development in phase 1 and phase 2 using 10-item criteria. A rating scale analysis was used to check validity and reliability according to 233 student responses and item category interactions. The e-module achieved fit validity and reliability. The e-module implementation showed students gave higher responses, 55% (agree) and 39% (strongly agree), if the e-module can help them with digital literacy for understanding hoax information. The bias interaction and the differential item functioning have been discussed in this study. The findings will provide initial knowledge in the development and implementation of e-modules for preventing hoaxes and will improve students' understanding of filtering information in the digital literacy curriculum.

Best practices in reporting analyses of questionnaires as objective rating scales of variable measures.

The best practice model states that the highest quality of scientific information in a discipline should be used when addressing pertinent problems. The usefulness of any measure depends on the least allowable error, which implies that best practice approaches must be used during analyses of rating scales. However, modern theories of objective measurement in advanced statistics suggest there are some shortcomings in reports of questionnaire analyses. To highlight some common problems in questionnaire data and suggest techniques of constructing objective measures during rating scale analysis. Questionnaires are frequently used as rating scales of latent variables, such as knowledge, anxiety and outcomes of treatments. However, reports of the steps involved before generating the final 'measures' often fail to present known limitations and robust solutions to the problems common to questionnaire data. Most designers of questionnaires generate variable measures for either educational or clinical research purposes without providing adequate explanations of the steps taken to address inherent limitations that may worsen the error terms in the outcome measure. Cursory attention is given to the problems in questionnaire analysis as most users do not convincingly justify the measurement techniques they used before they present variable estimation. Reporting the techniques used to address data complexity by engaging objective measurement parameters ensures best practice and emphasises the credibility of the outcome measure. Among researchers, using the techniques outlined here will lead to standardisation of questionnaire analysis and elimination of avoidable errors in constructing variable measures, resulting in high-quality data suitable for parametric statistics. For clinicians, these methods will simplify the interpretation of numerical measures to equivalent indicators on Wright maps, thus avoiding inconsistencies and misinterpretations of variable measure.

Item quality analysis using the Rasch model to measure critical thinking ability in the material of the human digestive system of Biology subject in high school

This study aims to determine the quality of the Biology instrument items on the digestive system material with the Rasch model for analyzing critical thinking skills. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method involving 63 students of senior high schools in Yogyakarta. The data were collected using a critical thinking skills description test and processed using the Rasch model with the Winstep 5.0.3.4 program. The study shows that the overall validity is acceptable. The item validity did not require improvement in items 14, 3, 8, 13, 12, 1, 4, 10, 6, 2, 7, 11, 15, and 9, and required improvement or replaced of item 5 because it did not fit. The analysis result using Cronbach's alpha shows that the overall reliability is very good, and the item reliability is good. Rating scale analysis using partial credit ratings and probability curves shows that respondents need help understanding the five-point Likert scale. The analysis of the item difficulty based on Logit and Wright maps shows that the most difficult item to work on is item 14. Items with moderate categories are items 13, 12, 1, 4, 10, 6, 2, 5, and 7. Items easy to work on are items 11, 15, and 9. The bias results show item 14 gender-biased. The results of the interaction between the item and the person through the ICC plot image show that all items are on the curve of the outfit confidence space and follow the Rasch modeling.

AN INVESTIGATION INTO SOME MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT MASS AND VOLUME BY JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNERS IN ESWATINI

Mass and Volume are important fundamental concepts in Mathematics and they are normally introduced at the Junior Secondary School level across Swaziland. However, simple as the concepts appear to be, it has been observed, as presented in recent annual diagnostic reports, that learners repeatedly make some errors informed by their misconception about these measurements. This paper investigates the causes of the common errors with a view to arresting the trend. 200 students and 15 science teachers were randomly selected from 5 secondary schools in Manzini region as a representation of the other three regions in Swaziland. A combination of cluster sampling and rating scale analysis was employed. Responses collected from questionnaires administered in the course of the work were thoroughly analyzed and interpreted. Some recommendations were also suggested.

Development of a Short Form Assessment Combining the Fugl-Meyer Assessment–Upper Extremity and the Wolf Motor Function Test for Evaluating Stroke Recovery

ObjectiveTo use Rasch methodologies to combine the items of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment–Upper Extremity (FMA-UE, motor skill) and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT, motor function) onto a single measurement metric and create an FMA-UE+WMFT short form. DesignSecondary analysis of preintervention data from 2 upper extremity stroke rehabilitation trials. Confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch rating scale analysis were first applied to examine the properties of the pooled item bank and then item response theory methodologies were used to develop the short form. Confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis were then applied to the short form to examine the dimensionality and measurement properties. SettingOutpatient academic medical research center. ParticipantsData from 167 participants who completed the FMA-UE and WMFT (rating scale score) were pooled (N=167). Participants were eligible if they had a stroke ≥3 months prior and had upper extremity (UE) hemiparesis and excluded if they had severe UE hemiparesis, severe UE spasticity, or UE pain. InterventionNot applicable. Main Outcome MeasuresThe dimensionality and measurement properties of the pooled 30-item FMA-UE and the 15-item WMFT and short form were examined. ResultsFive items from the pool of 45 items were misfit and were removed. The 40-item pool demonstrated adequate measurement properties. A 15-item short form was then developed and met rating diagnostic scale criteria. All items on the 15-item short form met the Rasch fit criteria, and the assessment met criteria for reliability (Cronbach alpha=.94), separation (person separation = 3.7), and strata (number of strata = 5). ConclusionsItems from the FMA-UE and WMFT can be pooled to create a psychometrically sound 15-item short form.

Strategi Pemerintah Kota Bogor dalam Meningkatkan dan Mempertahankan Kualitas Laporan Keuangan

The Reformation Era has led changes in government system in which people demand a good and clean governance indicated by transparency and accountability of state financial reports. Bogor City Government since 2016 until 2021 able to obtain and maintain a WTP opinion assessment from the BPK on the Regional Government Financial Reports which it made from 2006 to 2015 has never received a WTP opinion assessment. The purpose of the reseach to analyze quality of financial reports of Bogor city, and to formulate a strategy of quality improvement and maintain on financial reports. This research use primary data collected using questionnaires and interviews. Data sources are related to the method of rating scale analysis to measure the quality of LKPD, SWOT analysis in determining strategy alternatives and the use of QSPM in determining priority strategy. The research result shows quality the financial reports on Bogor city falls into a category of fairly good. The prioritized strategy in improving and maintain the quality of LKPD of Bogor city is leadership reinforcement.

MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN PROSPERITY BUSINESS ACTORS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE VILLAGE ANAIWOI

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) are self-sufficient business units, which is done by individuals or an effort in all economic sector. The role of MSMEs in the Indonesian economy is shown by their role as perpetrator business biggest, as well contribution to absorption power work, formation of Product Domestic Gross (GDP), exports and fixed capital creation/investment. In this research, the role of MSMEs can be seen from 4 variables, namely health, education, pattern consumption and social other. The purpose of this research is to find out how the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises is in prosperity perpetrator business during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Village Anaiwoi. The research was conducted from May to June 2022. This research uses an approach qualitative and quantitative methods. The data analysis used is a rating scale analysis. The results of the study show that the value of 1,476 is included in the interval category "enough well and well" however more to the category enough good with a percentage value of 80.39%. The results of the study can be concluded that the role of MSMEs in prosperity perpetrator business during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Anaiwoi Village means to play a role enough good with the role of 80.39% where it is based role in the field health 39.90%, education 21.00%, level and pattern consumption 26.35% and social other 17.73%.&#x0D;

Psychometric Characteristics of the Kalam Cognitive Test (KCT): An Andrich Rating Scale Analysis

The science of Kalam is one of the compulsory courses for prospective Islamic teachers, and mastery of this material is very important. Therefore, the measurement instrument used must have good psychometric characteristics to accurately reflect the abilities of prospective Islamic teachers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the psychometric characteristics of the Kalam Cognitive Test (KCT), which has been developed with the Andrich Rating Scale and assisted by the Winsteps program. The research, which was conducted in the spring semester of the 2022–2023 academic year, involved 44 prospective Islamic religion teacher students in the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at Jambi Ma'arif Islamic College who were selected through cluster random sampling techniques. The results of the analysis show that the KCT has good psychometric characteristics in terms of fulfilling the assumptions of the analysis, item reliability, person reliability, and item difficulty level. Related to the rating scale analysis, it can also be concluded that all rating scale categories have met the required criteria so that they have functioned properly.

Pengaruh Net Generation Terhadap Interaksi Sosial Pada Pelajar Sma Negeri I Kota Sukabumi

Indication of the problem from this research is social interaction that cannot be separated from the communication process. Social interaction in the real world is reduced due to the presence of advanced technology, informational society and the Internet generation or the Net Generation. This generation tends to interact in cyberspace, so social interaction in real life is increasingly limited. From this background, the research aims to determine Net Generation among students of SMAN I Sukabumi City, social interaction of Net Generation, and how much influence Net Generation has on social interaction. This study uses an associative descriptive method with Rating Scale measurements and analysis using a continuum line. Meanwhile, to find out how big the correlation between the two variables, the researcher used the product moment correlation formula, the coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing. Meanwhile, for processing the data results, the application of Statistical Product and System Solution (SPSS) Statistics Version 14.0 is used. The sample in this study was 115 people from a total population of 1,720 people. The sampling technique used was random sampling. Based on the results of the analysis, the Net Generation of SMAN I students in Sukabumi City obtained an average value of 3.8 and was in the agree category. Social interaction in SMAN I Sukabumi students obtained an average score of 3.7 and entered the agree category. There is a positive and significant influence between Net Generation and Social Interaction. This is based on the results of the calculation of the Pearson product moment coefficient, the correlation value (837) is 0.837, which means that there is a very strong correlation. The coefficient of determination is 70% while the remaining 30% is the influence of other variables that are not included in the research title. Then to test the hypothesis, because t count &gt; t table which is 16.47 &gt; 1.981 then Hₒ is rejected. In conclusion, there is a positive and significant influence between Net Generation on Social Interaction in Students of SMAN I Sukabumi City.

Customer Perception Of Results System In Bank Muamalat Kcp Curup

iB Muamalat Regular Savings has a low-cost savings concept, apart from not being subject to customer administration fees, cash withdrawals are also free of charge and a very profitable profit-sharing system. The purpose of this study was to determine customer perceptions of the profit-sharing system for the iB Muamalat Regular savings product at Bank Muamalat KCP Curup . The data collection method used a questionnaire on 60 customers who had iB Muamalat savings at Bank Muamalat KCP Curup. The analytical method used is rating scale analysis. Based on the results of the study, the average respondent's assessment of customer perceptions of the profit sharing system at Bank Muamalat KCP Curup was 249.83 with the rating criteria agreeing. This means that customers agree that internal factors and external factors will influence customer perceptions of the profit-sharing system assessment applied to iB Muamalat Regular savings at Bank Muamalat KCP Curup. Internal factors are the highest of the factors that influence customer perceptions of the profit sharing system that exists at Bank Muamalat KCP Curup. Because internal factors are factors that come directly from within the customer External factors are the lowest factors because a customer considers the profit sharing applied by Bank Muamalat KCP Curup to their value not because of the influence of other people.

КОМПЛЕКСНЫЙ ПОДХОД К РЕАБИЛИТАЦИИ ПАЦИЕНТОВ С ХРОНИЧЕСКОЙ ГОЛОВНОЙ БОЛЬЮ НАПРЯЖЕНИЯ

The article presents the research materials of the pharmacotherapy and manual treatment in combination with shock wave therapy effect on the pericranial muscles and pain intensity in patients with chronic tension-type headache. The study involved 60 patients. Average age was Me 35 (24-49) years. Duration of treatment - 5 weeks. An analysis of the numeric rating scale, total bioelecrtric activity of the pericranial muscles before and after the treatment course, was performed. Definitely, an integrated approach with the manual treatment and shock wave therapy leads to a decrease the intensity of pain and total bioelectrical activity of the pericranial muscles.