Validity Results Research Articles

Evaluation of the psychometric properties and convergent validity of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) questionnaire in Brazilian young adults

BackgroundThis cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties and the convergent validity of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and linear regression adjusted for confounding factors were performed to obtain the adjusted beta value (βadj) for sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory), and depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9).ResultsThe study population consisted of 3187 young adult university students. The CFA indicated adequate fits for the one- and two-factor structure of the ASSIST, with better indices for the two-factor model. Convergent validity results confirmed the best fit of the one-factor model (version 3.1), in which individuals classified as “suggestive of dependence” showed a greater effect on worse sleep quality (βadj 2.16, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.48–2.84), burnout (βadj 12.25, 95% CI 8.43–16.06), and depressive symptoms (βadj 6.69, 95% CI 5.37–8.00).ConclusionsThe results and the literature review indicated that the one-factor presents an adequate factor structure and better convergent validity.

Correlation of numeratic literacy and self efficacy of learning mathematics student’s SDIT MUTIARA INSANI BATAM

The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship of numeration literacy and self-efficacy skills with the learning outcomes of class V SDIT Mutiara Insani Batam students. This research is a quantitative research. The population in this study is all students of grade V SDIT Mutiara Insani Batam, which is as many as 54 students. Sampling is done with saturated sample technique where all students become samples in this study. Test instruments in this study used validity and reliability tests. Where the validity and reliability results are valid and reliable. Data analysis using simple linear regression and multiple linear regression with two free variables. The results of the analysis showed that: (1) There is a significant link between numeration literacy skills to the mathematical results of grade V SDIT Mutiara Insani Batam students with r_x1y = 0.638. (2) There is a significant connection between self-efficacy to the mathematical results of grade V SDIT Mutiara Insani Batam students with r_x2y = 0.046. (3) There is a significant link between numeration literacy and self-efficacy literacy ability to study mathematics of grade V SDIT Mutiara Insani Batam with R_2x1y = 0.638.
 
 Keywords : Mathematics Learning Outcomes, Numerical literacy skills, and Self efficacy.

Évaluation de la structure factorielle et des qualités psychométriques de l'Échelle de Fatigue Pandémique parmi la population adulte québécoise: Evaluation of the factorial structure and psychometric qualities of the Pandemic Fatigue Scale among Quebec adult population.

The objective of the study is to evaluate the factorial structure and the psychometric qualities of the Pandemic Fatigue Scale among the Quebec adult population. The data analyzed come from a web survey conducted in October 2021 among 10 368 adults residing in Quebec. The scale's factor structure and invariance by gender, age and language used to complete the questionnaire were tested using confirmatory factor analyses. Convergent and divergent validity were also assessed. Finally, the reliability of the scale was estimated from the alpha and omega coefficients. The analyzes suggest the presence of a bidimensional structure in the sample of Quebec adults with informational fatigue and behavioral fatigue. The invariance of the measure is noted for sex, for age subgroups and for the language used for the questionnaire. The results of convergent and divergent validity provide additional evidence for the validity of the scale. Finally, the reliability of the scale scores is excellent. The results support the presence of a bidimensional structure as in the initial work of Lilleholt et al. They also confirm that the scale has good psychometric qualities and that it can be used among the adult population of Quebec.

A brief version of the Scale of Emotional Development - Short.

The Scale of Emotional Development - Short (SED-S) captures the level of emotional development in persons with a disorder of intellectual development (DID) with 200 items on five developmental levels. The study aims to develop a brief version of the SED-S. Based on item analysis (proportions, χ2 -test, Spearman's ρ and corrected item-total correlation), a brief version of the SED-S was developed in a sample of 224 adults with a DID (n1 ) and validated in a second independent matched sample (n2 =223). Item reliability ranged per item set from Cronbach's α=0.835 to 0.924. Weighted kappa resulted in κω =0.743 (P<0.001, 95% confidence interval=0.690-0.802). Overall agreement of the brief version with the original SED-S was PO =0.7. The brief version of the SED-S showed weaknesses in distinguishing level 2 from the adjacent levels. The brief version of the SED-S showed good reliability and moderate to good validity results. Items of phase 2 and, to some degree, of phase 5 should be revised to further improve the psychometric properties of the scale.

Assessment of Ground Contact Time in the Field: Evaluation of Validity and Reliability

Abstract Weber, JA, Hart, NH, Rantalainen, T, Connick, M, and Newton, RU. Assessment of ground contact time in the field: evaluation of validity and reliability. J Strength Cond Res 38(1): e34–e39, 2024—The capacity to measure the kinetic and kinematic components of running has been extensively investigated in laboratory settings. Many authors have produced work that is of high value to practitioners within sporting environments; however, the lack of field-based technology to assess features of running gait validly and reliably has prevented the application of these valuable works. This paper examines the validity and reliability of a practical field-based methodology for using commercial inertial measurement units (IMUs) to assess ground contact time (GCT). Validity was examined in the comparison of GCT measured from ground reaction force by a force plate and that determined by a lumbar mounted commercial IMU and analyzed using a commercially available system (SPEEDSIG). Reliability was assessed by a field-based examination of within and between-session variability in GCT measured using a commercially available system (SPEEDSIG). Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results for validity (intraclass correlation [ICC] 0.83) and reliability (ICC 0.91) confirm that the described field-based methodology is qualified for use to determine GCT in a practical setting. The implications of this study are important as they offer sport practitioners (S&amp;C coaches, rehab specialists, and physios) a scalable method to assess GCT in the field to develop greater understanding of their athletes and improve performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation interventions. Furthermore, these results provide the foundation for further work that could provide greater detail describing individual running gait in the field.

Presentation of an Antifragility Model in Iranian Financial Organizations through Thematic Analysis

The present study aims to propose a qualitative antifragility model for Iranian financial organizations. The research methodology, in terms of data collection and execution, is qualitative. To design the model, thematic analysis was employed. Subsequently, the validity of the model's dimensions was determined using content validity indices (CVI, CVR, and S-CVI). The statistical population of the study consists of managers of financial organizations and university professors in Iran. The theoretical saturation was reached after conducting interviews with 10 experts in the field related to the research topic. The research findings led to the identification of 79 codes and 19 themes, categorized into four main groups: (1) Random and Environmental Category, which includes components such as flexibility, financial crisis, resilient performance, agility, and adaptability; (2) Financial Performance Category, including components like cost control, financial performance of institutions, central bank independence, inflation volatility, and cash flow management; (3) Managerial Category, comprising components such as risk management, economic growth improvement, capital management, financial policies, and government relations; and (4) Organizational Category, including components such as innovation and creativity, adaptability, resistance and confrontation, integration, and service empowerment. Additionally, the model's validity results indicate that it possesses a high level of content validity.

Instrumento de Avaliação Fonológica: evidências de validade de conteúdo e de processos de resposta

ABSTRACT Purpose to demonstrate the validity of content and the validity of response processes of an instrument intended for the phonological assessment of children. Methods validation was carried out in two stages by two different groups of judges, a group of specialists and a group of non-specialists. The first group, composed of three expert judges, evaluated the 123 lexical items after creating the instrument, judging the applicability of the figures in the context of child assessment, and suggesting adjustments to compose the content. From the observations, the instrument was adapted and directed to the group of non-specialist judges who, through the application of the instrument, had their responses evaluated according to the ease or difficulty of eliciting the instrument's items. Results The predictions obtained positive results for content validity and response processes. Conclusion the study allowed to improve the test items more judiciously, benefiting clinical and scientific use.

Phonological Assessment Instrument: evidence of content validity and response processes.

to demonstrate the validity of content and the validity of response processes of an instrument intended for the phonological assessment of children. validation was carried out in two stages by two different groups of judges, a group of specialists and a group of non-specialists. The first group, composed of three expert judges, evaluated the 123 lexical items after creating the instrument, judging the applicability of the figures in the context of child assessment, and suggesting adjustments to compose the content. From the observations, the instrument was adapted and directed to the group of non-specialist judges who, through the application of the instrument, had their responses evaluated according to the ease or difficulty of eliciting the instrument's items. The predictions obtained positive results for content validity and response processes. the study allowed to improve the test items more judiciously, benefiting clinical and scientific use.

KIT TOOL-S2 for the Portuguese Healthcare Professional: A Psychometric Analysis

Introduction: Literacy of health professionals on patient safety aims to prevent and reduce risks and adverse events in healthcare. Objective: The objective of this study was to translate, adapt, and validate for Portugal of the World Health Organization Questionnaire to Assess the Implementation of the Multiprofessional Guide. Methodology: Following the cultural adaptation process, we carried out a psychometric analysis on a sample of 300 health professionals. The scale was tested for apparent and content validity. Psychometric properties were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. Results: Exploratory factor analysis led to a tetra factor structure that accounted for 43.0% of the variance and had an overall alpha of 0.759. The hypothesized structure was submitted to confirmatory factor analysis, and the following items were eliminated from factors 1, 2, and 3 and the respective items: 7; 5; and 3, 4, 5, and 6, due to multicollinearity problems. Overall good-of-fit indexes are reliable. Conclusions: The “KIT TOOL-S2 TEXT” scale presents a factor structure with satisfactory validity and reliability results, adequately representing the constructs in question.

Validation of Hamdan intelligence scale in upper elementary grades using the Rasch model: exploratory study.

Hamdan Intelligence Scale (HIS) is the first intelligence scale that has been developed and normed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to examine the refinement, validity, and reliability of HIS in upper elementary grades using the Rasch model. A total of 4,301 students (34.3% Male; 65.7% Female) from grade 4 to 6 (32.1% grade 4; 33.7% grade 5; 34.2% grade 6) were administered to the HIS. The confirmatory factor analysis was first conducted to verify the fitness of the one-factor model of the HIS. The results of validity showed strong correlation coefficients between the HIS and the Aurora-g battery (0.83) and the Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (RSPM; 0.86). Moreover, the results of the developmental trends demonstrated that raw scores of the HIS increase with age and grade relatively constantly across composite scores. Unidimensionality was confirmed through the Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis of Residuals (PCAR). The low eigenvalues of the first contrast were below 2, and additionally, the infit and outfit mean squares ranged from 0.88 to 1.14 and 0.84 to 1.14. Rasch's person reliability result of 0.62 was acceptable reliability. The results provided strong support for the validity and reliability of using the Hamdan Intelligence Scale in the UAE environment.

Development of Interactive Media on The Root Material of Numerical Nonlinear Equations Using Geogebra and Ethercalc

This study aims to develop web-based interactive learning media by utilizing geogebra and ethercalc on the topic of determining the roots of non-linear equations numerically and evaluating their validity through material and media validity tests. The development method used is Research and Development (R&amp;D) with the limited ADDIE development model. The data was collected through material and media validation sheets filled out by two experts. The results of the data analysis show that interactive web-based learning media for the topic of roots of nonlinear equations are developed with technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, Geogebra, Ethercalc, MathJax, Firebase, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, CapCut, and Netlify. The results of the material validity reached 84% with a high level of validity, while the media validity was 82% with a fairly high level of validity. There are several suggestions from media and material validators, namely improving the instructions for carrying out exercises and evaluations. With these results, after being repaired the learning media is ready to be tested.

Pengembangan E-LKPD Berbasis Problem Based Learning Menggunakan Aplikasi Book Creator di Kelas III Sekolah Dasar

interest and attention in learning. This purpose of this research is to determine the validity and practicality of develop E-LKPD using the Book Creator application based on Problem Based Learning in integrated thematic learning in class III elementary schools. This research is Research and Development (R&amp;D) with ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation). The results of this research obtained from the results of validity and practicality tests. Validity test results obtained from material, media and language expert validators. The validity test results obtained results in the very valid category with a validity percentage of 96,15% from material experts, 98,48% from media experts, and 96,66% from language experts. Practicality test results obtained from teacher and student response questionnaires. The results of the practicality test at the trial school obtained results in the very practical category with a practicality percentage of 90,63% from the teacher response questionnaire and 90,16% from the student response questionnaire. The implementation school obtained results in the very practical category with a practicality percentage of 93,75% from the teacher response questionnaire and 92,97% from the student response questionnaire.

Guidelines for minimum cost transition planning to a 100% renewable multi-regional energy system

The paper deals with the energy transition, focusing on the decisions to be taken about the change in the energy conversion capacity of specified portion of the universe, such as industrial or domestic districts, regions, countries, etc. Conversion capacity is intended here as the set of all energy conversion and storage units characterized by type, size and number, and interacting with the natural gas and electricity grids. The goal is to find guidelines for new installations, obtained by simulations of a model able to describe properly the behavior of each energy conversion technology and the interaction with grids. The model is based on a traditional MILNP approach, but contains unique features in the literature, which allow to obtain results of general validity for applications to very different geographical areas, or to countries including very different regions that transmit energy with each other or export/import it from abroad. The main novelty of this work is to identify the best planning for the decarbonisation of energy demand sectors, according to the criterion of minimum cost, both at global and at regional level. The results applied to the case of Italy allow identifying clearly the energy demand sectors to which new installations should be applied first to minimize the cost for the total energy system, and the units that must be foreseen to satisfy these energy demands, i.e. a precise strategy for the energy transition towards a 100% renewable system.

Development of Character Assessment Instrument on English Learning FOR Junior High School Students

This research endeavors to address a pressing need in education, specifically, the development of a robust character education assessment tool for junior high school students in the context of English subjects. The primary focus of this study is producing character education assessment instruments in English subjects for junior high school students with good construction. This study is a research and development using the ADDIE development model. The instrument development process consisted of the analysis stage, the design stage, development stage, implementation stage and evaluation stage. The instrument developed is an assessment instrument on English subjects in the form of self-assessment, analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The instrument developed has met the validity and reliability requirements with the results of content validity shown by the Aiken index of 0.955 while the test results with CFA show the loading factor value on each item &gt; 0.4 and the student character measurement model compiled is fit with the theorized model by proving the results of p-values = 0.056; CFI = 0.979; TLI = 0.972; RMSEA = 0.031; SRMR = 0.055 with the results of the reliability of the items in each dimension/factor &gt; 0.7.

Development of an Electronic Module (E-module) Based on Quantum Learning on Living Creatures Classification Material

The aim of this research is to develop a quantum learning-based e-module for class VII SMP science subjects, especially material on the classification of living things. The type of research is development research (Research and Development) with the ADDIE development model. The research development procedure consists of 5 stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Validity testing of electronic module products is carried out by 3 validators, namely 1 media validator, 1 material validator, 1 language validator. The practicality test was carried out on 1 educator and 31 students with the aim of finding out the practicality of the product being developed. The data collection tool is a questionnaire. The results of the media expert validity test were 75% in the valid category, the material expert validity test was 89.7% in the valid category, and the language validity test was 96.7% in the valid category. The results of the practicality test for educators were 79% in the practical category and the practicality test results for students were 82% in the very practical category. The effectiveness test used the t-test, the calculated t-value was 16.17. Meanwhile the t-table is 1.697, then (16.17&gt;1.697). The calculation concluded that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test. Based on the results of validity, practicality and effectiveness tests, it was concluded that the Quantum Learning-based electronic module (e-module) was suitable for use in the learning process for class VII middle school class VII material on the classification of living creatures.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MATHEMATICS IN THE QUR'AN FOR ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

One of the core competencies expected from students at the Islamic Junior High School level is a spiritual attitude displayed in every subject, including mathematics. Spiritual competence in learning mathematics can be achieved by integrating mathematics with religion, so integrative teaching material references are needed. This research aims to develop an encyclopedia of mathematics in the Qur’an as a valid and practical reference for integrative teaching materials. The method used is research and development with a 4D model (define, design, develop, disseminate). The quality of the product being developed is measured from validity and practicality. The validity aspect is assessed by expert validators, including material, religious, media, and language experts. Meanwhile, the practical aspect is assessed by practitioners. The data collected includes the results of validity and practicality questionnaires and qualitative data in the form of suggestions from validators. The research instruments used were questionnaires of feasibility, practicality, and recommendations or input sheets. This study shows that the average questionnaire score from all experts shows valid criteria with a score of 84.10%. The average questionnaire score from teacher practitioners showed high criteria with a score of 84.37% and student responses showed very high criteria with a score of 85.41%. Based on these results, the developed encyclopedia of mathematics in the Qur’an is valid and practical.

Development of Android-Based Marbles Chem Hydrocarbon Mobile Game Media to Improve Motivation and Learning Outcomes of 11th Grade Science Students

One of the uses of ICT in the world of education can be in the form of game media because students are actively involved in learning so that it can increase motivation. Learning outcomes are related to motivation, if the motivation given is more appropriate, the more successful the learning will be. This study aims to obtain feasible Marbles Chem Hydrocarbon media to increase student motivation and learning outcomes based on three aspects, namely validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The research method used is research and development / Research and Development (R&amp;D) adaptation from Plomp (2013), consisting of three phases, namely the Preliminer Phase, the Prototype Making Phase, and the Evaluation Phase. Limited trials were conducted in 11th Grade Science (MIPA) of State Senior High School (SMAN) 20 Surabaya. Validity is obtained from three validators. Practicality is obtained from the results of response questionnaires, observation of student activities, and the implementation of learning. effectiveness is obtained from ARCS motivation questionnaire sheets and student learning outcomes. Media validity on content validity and construct validity barada in the range of scores 4 and 5 with valid and very valid criteria. Practicality is reviewed based on observations of learning implementation, student response questionnaires, and observations of student activities with an average percentage of 98.47%, 96.98%, and the results of observations of relevant activities are greater than irrelevant activities, namely 205.16 &gt; 6.43. The effectiveness of the media obtained pretest-posttest increased from 60 incomplete categories to 87.69 complete categories and the ARCS motivational questionnaire increased from 55.32 with the moderately effective category to 95.85 very effective categories. Based on the results of validity, practicality and effectiveness, Marbles Chem Hydrocarbon media is suitable to be used as a learning medium on Hydrocarbon material.

Pengembangan Buku Siswa Bercirikan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Siswa

This research purpose to develop a student book characterized by Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) in terms of validity, practicality, and effectiveness test results. The development of this student book uses the Plomp model, which is carried out in three phases, namely: (1) Preliminary research, (2) Prototyping phase, (3) Assessment phase. In the Preliminary research phase, it was found that numeracy literacy skills at SDN 2 Padenganploso were still low, and the teaching materials used did not include problems in daily life that were relevant to the environmental conditions around the students. In the Prototyping phase, student books are developed using steps that are in accordance with the principles and characteristics of RME. In the Assessment phase, based on the results of expert validation, an average score for all aspects was obtained of 3.86, which means that the RME student book can be said to be valid. From the results of observing the implementation of the student book, a score of 3.87 was obtained, which means that the practicality test by the observer met the Practical criteria. From working on numeracy literacy questions, 90% of students obtained a score above 65, and the overall N-Gain calculation results obtained an average score of 0.71 with a high interpretation. The results of observing student activities obtained an average of 3.8 in the active category, and the results of student responses were found to be 90% giving positive responses, which means that student books characterized by RME meet the Effective criteria

Development of problem-based learning practicum modules for the dangerous goods course

The Dangerous Goods course is a compulsory course followed by cadets of the Diploma 3 Airport Management study program. Providing Dangerous Goods material aims to discover how to handle and pack dangerous goods under predetermined regulations, not to endanger flight safety and security. However, the cadets felt that the Dangerous Goods course was challenging due to the lack of modules and difficulty understanding the very thick Dangerous Goods book. Problem-based learning used in this study was chosen because this learning model trains the Critical Thinking skills possessed by cadets under the Dangerous Goods course material, which requires a lot of practice. This research method uses the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) research and development approach, which is a research method used to produce specific products and test the effectiveness of these products. The subjects of this study were 48 cadets of Palembang Aviation Polytechnic cadets who managed the airport. Researchers conduct research first to collect the data needed, then system development is carried out, and the system is tested and evaluated. This study showed that the results of media expert validation were obtained by 90.% with valid categories and material expert validation results by 91.% with valid categories. Based on the validity and product effectiveness results, problem-based learning e-modules on the developed Dangerous Goods material are valid and effectively used by teachers and students in the learning process.

THE BEST NURSE RECOMMENDATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AT THE SRI MURTI HUSADA CLINIC IN SURAKARTA WITH THE WEIGHTED PRODUCT METHOD

The Health Agency is a health institution that is needed in a place for treatment of a disease. The current outbreak of the corona virus demands optimal public health services. The role of medical personnel is an important concern in the world of health. Every Health Agency strives to be able to provide good and competent medical personnel in their fields to be able to help the community. Sri Murti Husada Clinic is a maternity clinic to serve patients of mothers who are about to give birth, check their wombs, place family planning, treat premature babies and others. The clinic is supported by specialist doctors, midwives and nurses who have various levels of performance. The problem in this study is the large number of patient requests for quality nurse performance services, for this reason the clinic must be able to provide the best nurses with criteria such as: Performance, Education, Years of Service, Discipline, Attitude and Productivity. In the old system that has been running in determining the best nurse only based on years of service and ignoring other criteria. This old system model can lead to inaccurate and unfair decision results. The aim of this research is to make a decision support system (SPK) application for determining the best nurse performance at the Sri Murti Husada Clinic using the Weighted Product Algorithm Method. This method was chosen because it has the ability in ranking to determine the best alternative by applying all the criteria. The result of this study is the formation of a decision support system application that can provide the best nurse recommendations by applying all the criteria. The results of the functionality test were successful for all test scenarios and the validity results obtained matched valid results.