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Storytelling in videos: A novel way to teach qualitative research

This study investigates the impact of instructional materials and multimedia integration on student engagement, comprehension and learning preferences within Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) qualitative research course. Three key measures were examined: the effectiveness of instructional materials, the impact of video content on the learning experience, and the relationship between learning preferences and exposure to storytelling videos. Data was collected through surveys administered to students enrolled in a qualitative research course. Results from Measure 1 indicate a strong positive correlation between students’ perception of the effectiveness of storytelling cases and their ability to recall qualitative research approaches after viewing accompanying videos. A significant proportion of students reported increased engagement with course content, attributing it to the utilisation of storytelling cases. Measure 2 findings reveal that students who found watching videos meaningful for discussion boards and perceive videos as helpful in improving focus are more likely to rate viewing videos instead of reading research articles as high in value. In addition, Measure 3 demonstrates that students who have learned via storytelling videos more frequently in academic classes prior to this course are more likely to prefer visual or auditory learning and thus perceive offering a range of learning activities in online courses as important. These findings underscore the importance of innovative instructional approaches such as storytelling and multimedia integration in enhancing student learning experiences and outcomes in online programmes.

Needs Analysis and Design of a Master’s Level Academic Reading Course in English

This article reports an English language needs analysis of Colombian Social Science master’s students. Information from faculty interviews, course syllabi, and student surveys shows that students need English to access and update their disciplinary knowledge through research articles and book chapters to successfully participate in class activities in Spanish, for which low English proficiency and lack of graduate reading skills can be an obstacle. These findings inspired the creation of Reading Research Articles in the Social Sciences course and confirmed the importance of source variety, triangulation, and addressing needs when identified. Methodological and practical contributions are discussed, emphasizing syllabi as key information sources not considered in other needs analyses.

Tema-Tema pada Puisi Anā wa Al-Nisā’ Karya Nizar Qabbani (Kajian Semantik)

This article aims to describe and analyze the themes and meanings contained in the poem Anā wa al-Nisā’ by Nizar Qabbani. The research method used is descriptive which describes and analyzes the themes of Anā wa al-Nisā’s poetry by Nizar Qabbani. The data collection technique used is the listening technique by taking notes starting from reading books, research and other articles related to the research topic. The results of this study are that the themes contained in Anā wa al-Nisā’ by Nizar Qabbani are very diverse, such as the themes of love, sadness, boredom, and also matters relating to women. Then there are several pronunciations that have denotative meanings in the first and second stanzas. While the pronunciation which is interpreted as connotation is found in the third stanza.

Creating and validating a corpus-based English academic word list for physics

Abstract In this study a Physics Research Articles Word List (PRAWL) is built, which includes the most extensively used English vocabulary in the genre of physics research articles outside the most frequent general-purpose vocabulary. PRAWL can be of great use in English for Physics teaching and learning. This discipline-specific academic word list was produced from a corpus of 1.25 million running words, consisting of 200 physics research articles. PRAWL contains 929 words and has a 17.48% coverage in the corpus it was derived from. Together with 2,000 high-frequency general-purpose words, as well as words bearing no or minimal learning load, PRAWL reaches a coverage close to 95% in this corpus. We validate PRAWL in three independent corpora and also discuss the pedagogical implications and recommendations regarding its use. The list is intended for students of physics who do not have a command of English which is sufficiently adequate for reading research articles in it without outside support.

The BJGP Open Top 10 Most Read Research Articles of 2023: an editorial.

The BJGP Open Top 10 Most Read Research Articles of 2023: an editorial.

Halal Entrepreneurialism effect on Halal Food Industry Future in Ethiopia: Mediation role of Risk Propensity and Self Efficacy

As the Prophet and His followers engaged in it as a respectable vocation, the idea of entrepreneurship is not a novel one in Islam, as can be seen from history. To describe and distinguish entrepreneurs in the Halal market from those in other industries, Islamic economic researchers have recently coined the phrase "Halal entrepreneurship" or "Halalpreneurship." The incorporation of Islamic principles reshapes business owners in the Halal sector through specific characteristics that allow for the use of the terms "Halalpreneurs" and "Halalpreneurship." Only a few academic studies, though, have attempted to define Halalpreneurship. This chapter seeks to accomplish two key goals in this context. First, to give a thorough introduction to Halal entrepreneurship (Halalpreneurship) by highlighting the key characteristics that set it apart from other forms of entrepreneurship. Such comprehension and information will enable one to recognize his or her position as a Halalpreneur in the Halal sector. Second, to identify business prospects for Halalpreneurs in various Halal industrial areas around Ethiopia through self-efficacy and risk propensity. The chapter uses content analysis methods to accomplish its goals through reading research papers, books, journals, and articles from various secondary sources.

A Guided-Inquiry Activity for Introducing Students to Figures from Primary Scientific Literature

Reading and understanding scientific literature is an essential skill for any scientist to learn. While students’ scientific literacy can be improved by reading research articles, an article’s technical language and structure can hinder students’ understanding of the scientific material. Furthermore, many students struggle with interpreting graphs and other models of data commonly found in scientific literature. To introduce students to scientific literature and promote improved understanding of data and graphs, we developed a guided-inquiry activity adapted from a research article on snow chemistry and implemented it in a general chemistry laboratory course. Here, we describe how we adapted figures from the primary literature source and developed questions to scaffold the guided-inquiry activity. Results from semi-structured qualitative interviews suggest that students learn about snow chemistry processes and engage in scientific practices, including data analysis and interpretation, through this activity. This activity is applicable in other introductory science courses as educators can adapt most scientific articles into a guided-inquiry activity.

Barriers and Facilitators of Research in Pediatric Sports Medicine Practitioners: A Survey of the PRiSM Society.

Barriers and facilitators to research in sports medicine (SM) by physicians and allied health (AH) professions such as physical therapists and athletic trainers are understudied. The purpose of this research was to examine and compare research barriers, facilitators, and other research related facets including interests, comfort, knowledge, and resources among SM physicians and AH practitioners. Cross-sectional survey. The survey was sent to Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) members. The survey was designed to ask respondents to identify their top barrier and facilitator to conducting research. Research interest (binary), self-rated comfort reading research articles (0-100 scale), self-rated knowledge conducting research independently (0-100 scale), and available research resources were evaluated. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-tests were used to compare the responses between SM physicians and AH practitioners. The value of p<0.05 was set as a statistically significant criterion. The response rate was 35.7% (N=100). For both SM physicians and AH practitioners, the greatest research barrier was a lack of time. However, the leading research facilitators differed in the two professions. The top research facilitator for SM physicians was availability of research personnel, while availability of research mentoring was selected as a prime facilitator by AH practitioners. There were no differences in research interest between SM physicians (87.0%) and AH practitioners (95.5%, p=0.267). However, self-rated comfort reading research articles was higher in SM physicians (75.6±20.6) than AH practitioners (60.6±28.3, p=0.018). There were no differences in self-rated knowledge conducting research independently between SM physicians (70.2±18.6) and AH practitioners (63.4±24.6, p=0.163). Lack of time was the top research barrier for both SM physicians and AH practitioners. Regarding research facilitators, having available time was the main facilitator for SM physicians while availability of mentoring was the leading facilitator in AH practitioners. 3.

Experiences of caregivers and individuals living with traumatic brain injury in accessing health information: a qualitative investigation

ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Rehabilitation and treatment of chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) present life-long challenges. This qualitative study aimed to understand the experience of individuals with TBI and caregivers in finding and using health information and to understand their interest in participating in research. Methods Participants were recruited through hospital listservs, websites, social media, and word of mouth from across the US. A qualitative constructivism research method was used to analyze responses from semi-structured interviews with 24 individuals, 11 with TBI and 13 caregivers. Results Three major themes emerged from the analyses: 1) processes and resources for finding TBI-related health information, 2) reliability of information, and 3) participation in research. Study participants described using the internet, consulting with healthcare professionals, reading research articles, and seeking out information from other individuals with TBI or caregivers to search for information. Participants also shared their experiences related to evaluating the reliability of information and the impact of individuals with TBI and caregivers participating on research teams. Conclusion Participants identified various needs in finding relevant health information and highlighted gaps in searching for and using health information. Participants identified an overarching need for improved dissemination of information that is both accessible and reliable.

Developing Students’ Intrinsic Interest in Reading Challenging Articles: An Application of Basic Psychological Need Supports

Intrinsic motivation in doing academic tasks were important psychological aspects for improvement of students’ learning. However, intrinsic motivation in reading research articles was observably low among Cambodian undergraduate students. Therefore, developing or sustaining their intrinsic motivation was a needed treatment to enhance students’ learning. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) posited that intrinsic motivation could be increased when students are satisfied with Basic Psychological Needs (BPNs) which may be cultivated through learning environments that make them feel competent, autonomous, and relative to the others while doing an academic task. This study intended to examine whether BPN supportive learning environment is salient to increase intrinsic motivation in reading a research article. 27 participants who were undergraduate students and enrolled in a course of community psychology were purposively selected to fill in a self-administrative questionnaires of Intrinsic Motivation Inventory before and after attending the reading activity. As a result, level of intrinsic motivation in reading was increased in 10 units (64.74 to 74.44) after the activity finished. It was concluded that BPN supportive learning environment was important to increase or at least sustain intrinsic motivation among these particular students. The implication of this study result in the classroom practices was discussed under the SDT perspectives.

Needs Analysis of Chilean Students of Dentistry for Dental English Course Development

The purpose of the study is to determine the necessity for a Dental English course in the dentistry degree program at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile. To achieve this objective, the target needs analysis instrument developed by Hutchinson and Water (1987) was adapted and distributed to 91 dentistry students and 35 of their teachers in order to determine the students' necessities, lacks, wants, expectations, preferred style of learning and teaching, and interest in the English for Dentistry course. For the quantitative data analysis, descriptive statistics were utilized, while thematic analysis was adopted for the qualitative data analysis. The results indicated the perceived importance of English is related to studying dentistry in their program and practicing dentistry in their future careers as dentists, the sense of lack is demonstrated in the inadequacy of English learning courses in their program curriculum as well as their current low level of English proficiency, and the need to focus on reading, writing, and vocabulary skills in order to write and read research articles in English. The study recommends implementation of a comprehensive branch of English language instruction that include English for General Purposes and English for Specific Purposes, such as English for Dentistry, English for Dental Consultation, and English for Writing Research Articles.

Using social annotations to support collaborative learning in a Life Sciences module

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; We used an online social annotation platform for Life Sciences undergraduates to develop self- efficacy in their own learning and to leverage on collaborative learning while annotating in groups. In particular, we were interested in supporting students in a large-class setting as they learn to read research articles as a means of integrating concepts with critical thinking. Students were tasked to post annotations based on their reading of two research articles. A graded quiz based on each article was administered after each reading. We used content analysis to analyse students’ annotations based on the ICAP framework as a proxy measure of cognitive engagement. Students actively participated in the assignment, with most annotations classified as constructive and interactive. However, the percentage of interactive annotations was low, suggesting that students do not perceive the need for interaction to understand the research article. The interactive annotations were further examined for quality of writing using the SOLO taxonomy. The quality of interactive annotations were high, with majority of the annotations at the “Relational” level. We propose that the use of social annotations provided a student-centered environment for individual learning, but scaffolds could be incorporated to foster interactions and collaborative learning among students.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Considering the End

Nurses read research articles using a variety of approaches. Some read from start to finish. Others skip the problem and review of literature sections and read from the methodology to the end. Some read the ending first, and then move back reading the rest of the article. Whatever approach you prefer, the most important message of a research article is located in the conclusion and recommendation section.

THE ABILITY TO READ RESEARCH ARTICLES: PROFILE OF STUDENTS IN THE BIOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS' OF UIN WALISONGO SEMARANG

This study aims to determine the profile of students of the undergraduate Biology Education program at UIN Walisongo Semarang. This study is descriptive qualitative with a survey method. The number of participants was 96 students of the Biology Education Program from different years. The instruments used were reading scientific articles and tests of the ability to read scientific articles. Data in the form of test answers, given a score and analyzed using the formula mean and percentage, then categorized. The results showed that the student's ability to read research articles was categorized as very low (Counterargument (15.67%) and Refutation (1.8%)), low (Motive (35.62%), Support (23.85), and Implication (28.17)), moderate (Novelty, 52.92%), and high (Objective (75.59%) and Main Conclusion 76.55%)). This research concludes that the ability to read scientific articles of undergraduate biology education students still needs improvement by applying learning methods/models or giving an assignment that can improve the ability to read scientific articles.

Research Article Introductions as Hero Narratives

This article describes a strategy for teaching undergraduate students to read research articles (RAs)—called the hero narrative reading strategy. This strategy modifies an existing approach to reading RAs (the Scientific Argumentation Model [SAM]), which teaches students to identify an article’s rhetorical moves. The hero narrative reading strategy relabels the rhetorical moves that the SAM identifies in RA introductions (Motive and Objective), and it frames RA introductions as hero narratives; students are taught to see RA writers as making hero claims—claims that they are stepping up to address a critical problem that previous research has not adequately addressed. This strategy can help students to understand the rhetorical structure of RAs.

Attitude toward organic agribusiness: an approach to developing sustainable business

PurposeToday due to the use of chemical fertilizers in Iran's agricultural sector, the human health has been in danger. While the literature has increasingly focused on investigating farmers' attitude toward organic agriculture, few studies have been conducted on the attitude of experts toward organic farming. To address this research gap, the current study was performed to investigate the determinants of the attitude of agricultural extension workers (AEW) toward organic agribusiness in Ilam province, Iran.Design/methodology/approachThe statistical sample of this study comprises 394 AEW in Ilam province (located in the west of Iran) selected through random simple sampling method. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using SPSSWin26 software.FindingsResults showed that the AEW's attitude toward organic agribusiness was at the moderate level. Findings of multiple regression analysis indicated that about 42.6% of AEW's attitude toward organic agribusiness is explained by the variables of “reading research articles”, “use of social networks” and “number of information sources”.Originality/valueThe results of this study have practical implications for promoting sustainable agribusinesses in order to produce environmentally friendly products. In this regard, they can encourage agricultural extension experts to study the findings of research in the field of organic agriculture, launching educational channels and groups on organic farming on social networks such as Telegram and WhatsApp, and encourage agricultural extension experts to join these groups. Finally, it is suggested that programs and films in mass media such as TV, radio and satellite programs be designed and implemented to raise people's awareness about organic agribusiness.

Research Methodology Knowledge between Master and Doctoral Education Research Students

Knowledge of research methodology is important for those who are required to read research articles. With the knowledge of research methodology, students will be able to evaluate whether the methods employed by the author is appropriate for the study. However, the differences in research experience between master and doctoral students influence their expectation of research methodology course. This paper examined the level of research methodology knowledge of master and doctoral research students in education after attending a series of research methodology courses. Based on 39 respondents, this paper revealed that both groups are at Moderate Low level. Further analysis revealed that 44.4% of master students are at Low level compared to only 23.8% of doctoral students who are found at the Low level. It was also revealed that both groups have difficulties in quantitative research concepts specifically on research design, sampling, and data collection topics. The most common suggestions received from master students are to segregate the course between master and doctoral students and to have more specific content on the course. Future study should have more representatives of postgraduate students and larger samples for inferential statistics to compare mean between the groups and to examine the association between research experiences and research methodology knowledge.

Strengthening the Organizing of Articles Readings among Graduate Students to Support their Construction of Research Proposals

The use of proper and appropriate technology can help graduate students’ in developmental and constructive writing. The editing and refining processes involved in the writing can either be carried out individually or in small groups. These processes are helpful for novice education researchers to work on and build their research proposals. Their ability to organize information based on their reading of articles, as well as organizing the identified information systematically, is essential for writing a research proposal.A study was conducted to look at the thinking of graduate students on the use of a learning template that was developed by the researchers and used in the Research Methodology classes. This template, called the Organizing Article Review Template (OART), contains elements or focus to organize students' thinking and writing when they are reading research articles. A total of 34Master students, four Research Methodology course instructors, and 16 Master students’ Project Paper supervisors from the Faculty of Education of a public university in the North of Peninsular Malaysia were involved in the study entrenched within the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). The data for this qualitative study was obtained from semi-structured interviews with all the research participants and from students’ reflective writing. The findings of the study show the positive acceptance of students towards the use of templates to organize their reading of articles. The template trained them to focus on reading and selecting appropriate and relevant information in the articles. The use of technology tools such as computers, smart and android phones, as well as appropriate computer programs (for example Words, Excel, and Google docs) were very helpful in supporting the use of OART,which had contributed and helped them to further strengthened their process of writing the research proposals. Editing the components of the proposals was made more practical when using the OART to compare and contrast the identified information from the articles. This study contributes to the facilitation of Master’s students towards being more systematically organized in their thinking when quoting important information from the articles. The use of the OART had also aided them be more confident and critical in writing their research proposals.

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Medical Student Experience in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic and Next Steps

Back to table of contents Previous article ViewpointsFull AccessMedical Student Experience in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic and Next StepsGrace AnGrace AnSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:16 Nov 2020https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2020.11b30AbstractThe year 2020 has brought much stunning news. From deadly wildfires and giant hornets to racial injustice and a heated presidential election, there has been no shortage of events to challenge our mental well-being. But at the top of the list is COVID-19, which has universally affected people so much that nowadays conversations often start with “before COVID” and “after COVID.” When quarantine For COVID-19 was implemented and medical student clinical rotations were canceled in March, medical students at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) jumped into action to support the community and front-line workers. We volunteered for childcare, delivery of fresh groceries, collection and production of personal protective equipment, clinical research, and the creation of “wellness spaces” in the hospital.I volunteered at the New Jersey COVID-19 Hotline. Most callers requested information on testing locations and hours. Others asked which emergency rooms were safe for getting care for their grandparents for emergencies unrelated to COVID-19. Many people avoided the hospital altogether. Back on the floors, I encountered patients who had been severely affected by COVID-19. I distinctly remember the patient with diabetes who needed a below-the-knee amputation due to a worsening ulcer that progressed to osteomyelitis. He delayed care because he was afraid of contracting coronavirus in the hospital.In June, I was on the consultation-liaison service, and we consulted on a number of cases for anxiety and depression. Many patients had lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and one patient had lost her husband to COVID-19, home, and dog while she was recovering from the virus at the hospital. Psychiatry patients experienced interruptions to their care.Aside from losing friends and loved ones to COVID-19, we must recognize how the pandemic has impacted people in broader ways. Those who have recovered continue to have lingering symptoms. Others have been affected through socioeconomic impacts or delayed care. Therefore, medical students should approach patients with more humanism and compassion than ever, seeking to learn about their social history and determine how the pandemic has impacted their lives. Because medical students have more time to spend with patients, we should be trained to screen all patients for depression, trauma, domestic violence, life events, and stressors. Also, we should pay particular attention to patients with preexisting mental disorders to prevent progression of their illness.NJMS students get strong didactics on health equity and social justice. The curriculum and clinical opportunities should be expanded on breaking bad news, palliative care, and bereavement support for patients’ families. Through collaboration with the University Hospital Chaplaincy team, eight senior medical students provided spiritual care and virtual family support to those affected by the pandemic. With the changing public health environment and needs of our community, such learning and experiences should start during the preclinical years for all students.We know that the pandemic is far from over. The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, not only in the United States, but in other countries as well. Eager to return to campus life, many college students have fallen ill with the virus. Rather than becoming lax about following public health guidelines, people need to learn more about the consequences of COVID-19, even if they have already had the virus.Looking forward, medical students should receive early training on how to critically read research articles in order to be up to date with the latest scientific findings, as we expect that patients will seek care for long-term COVID-related neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Clinical students should be more vigilant about mental health, physical and sexual abuse, and substance abuse. Therefore, we should be equipped with the PHQ-9, Trauma Screening Questionnaire, and Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire, and the communication skills necessary for hard conversations. We should also gain experience in other aspects of mental health care such as social work services, community resources, and group or family therapy, whether it is during mandatory clerkships or electives.We medical students have learned much this past year beyond the usual curriculum. Perhaps the most important skill we have learned is the ability to be flexible and adaptable to an extent that we had never imagined. We stand ready to respond to our patients’ needs, whatever they may be. ■Grace An is a fourth-year medical student at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She is applying for residencies in psychiatry and combined psychiatry/family medicine. ISSUES NewArchived