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Clinical pharmacy undergraduate education in China: a comparative analysis based on ten universities’ training programs

BackgroundIn recent years, the scale of personnel training for clinical pharmacy professionals in China has expanded increasingly, however, the shortage of clinical pharmacists is still prominent. In 2018, the Ministry of Education of China released national standards for the teaching quality of undergraduate majors at regular colleges and universities, which has developed a core policy for undergraduate clinical pharmacy training. To explore the training methods for clinical pharmacy professionals in China and to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the clinical pharmacy education system. This study comparatively analyzed the training programs for clinical pharmacy undergraduates in China’s ten universities, discussed training programs suitable for clinical pharmacy professionals in China.MethodsThe clinical pharmacy education programs in these ten universities were obtained through official school websites or by interviewing relevant people, and then compared and analyzed.ResultsThe school with the largest number of courses and the most class hours in general courses is University A1 (34 courses, 1316 class hours), and the school with the most credits is University B1 (75.5 credits). The schools with the largest number of courses and the most class hours in the basic courses are University A1 (50 courses, 1997 class hours), and the schools with the most credits are University B3 and University B1 (105.5 credits). The schools with the largest number of courses in the core courses are University C1 (23 courses), and the school with the most credits and class hours is University B2 (51 credits, 914 class hours). The school with the most class hours in practical teaching is University B6 (1406 class hours), and the schools with the longest internship time are University A1 and University B6 (52 weeks).ConclusionsThere was substantial variation in programs. There remains a gap between the existing educational model and clinical training in pharmacy in China and developed countries. China should explore the most appropriate method for undergraduate education in clinical pharmacy based on studying foreign excellent educational models and the experience of China.

The IMPLEMENTATION OF DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT AS ONE OF THE STEPS TO IMPROVE LEARNING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM

Diagnostic Assessment is one of the evaluation functions carried out to obtain information on students' strengths and weaknesses, which is used as a basis for planning Learning according to student circumstances. This study aims to determine the application of diagnostic Assessment in the Independent Curriculum. The method used is a documentary study, where information is obtained from official government documents and articles from the school's website. Then the information obtained is analyzed descriptively and qualitatively to obtain information that follows the purpose of the study. The results of this study show that this diagnostic Assessment is carried out at the time before planning Learning. The Assessment is conducted using interviews, written tests, and previous learning outcomes. This article will present more in-depth information on the results and discussion.

Widening Access: what do dental school websites signal to prospective students?

Introduction Widening Access (WA) policies aim to ensure that a professional workforce reflects the community that it serves by facilitating the admission of applicants from under-represented demographics. WA has not been extensively studied in UK dental education. Website discourses are an important element in students' higher education choices and have the potential to engage those who might be under-represented.Methods Critical discourse analysis was used to investigate contents of the 16 UK dental school webpages in relation to WA, based on a previous study within medical education. Data were contextualised through identification of drivers and levers, as well as warrants of WA.Results Discourses emphasising social mobility, and the resultant advancement within social hierarchy of an individual, dominated the narrative rationalising WA as an initiative. WA was depicted as a mechanism to support applicants of high academic ability and exhibiting commitment to studying dentistry but who were unable to show their true potential due to their underprivileged backgrounds. This presentation portrayed dental schools as generous establishments, selectively granting career-advancement opportunities to disadvantaged students. Discourses on the benefits of WA for patient care and workforce diversification were largely absent.Conclusions Discourses representing WA on websites of UK dental schools are limited and do not portray applicants from deprived backgrounds or under-represented groups as individuals bringing unique positive benefits to dentistry and patient care. We encourage dental schools to consider alternate messages for attracting applicants from under-represented demographics.

A survey of clinical empathy training at UK medical schools

BackgroundThe benefits of enhancing practitioner empathy include better patient outcomes and improved job satisfaction for practitioners. Evidence suggests empathy can be taught and empathy is listed as an outcome for graduates in the General Medical Council requirements. Despite this, empathy training is not mandatory on medical school curricula and the extent to which medical students are given empathy-specific training is unknown.AimTo conduct a survey of empathy training currently offered to medical students in UK medical schools.MethodsAn invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to all UK medical schools (n = 40). The survey was developed through a consultancy and pilot process to ensure validity and reliability. Questions explored what empathy-focused training is offered, and asked educators whether or not they believed that current provision of empathy training is sufficient. In parallel, medical school websites were searched to identify what information regarding empathy-focused training is described as being part of the degree course. Descriptive statistics were used to describe empathy training delivery from the results of the online materials survey and closed survey questions. Thematic analysis was used to explore free text comments.ResultsResponse rate was 70% (28/40), with 28 medical schools included in the analysis. Twenty-six schools reported that their undergraduate curriculum included some form of empathy-focused training with variation in what, when and how this is delivered. Thematic analysis revealed two overarching themes with associated sub-themes: (i) empathy-focused training and development (considering where, when and how empathy training should be integrated); (ii) challenges presented by including empathy on the curriculum (considering the system, students and faculty). All schools agreed empathy training should be on the undergraduate curriculum.ConclusionThis is the first nationwide survey of empathy-focused training at UK medical schools. While some form of empathy-focused training appears to be provided on the undergraduate curriculum at most UK medical schools, empathy is rarely specifically assessed. Most medical educators do not feel their school does enough to promote empathy and the majority would like to offer more.

Implementasi Manajemen Pendidikan Berbasis Sistem Informasi Era Industri 4.0 untuk Branding Lembaga Pendidikan Sekolah Swasta

Management of the relationship between educational institutions and the community is essential in the development of the educational institution itself; school branding is also essential in developing educational institutions to create a good image in the eyes of the community. Therefore, the authors researched this matter at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). ) Muhammadiyah 1 Simo, Ponorogo to analyze how the madrasah public relations (PR) strategy is used and how the school branding is. This study uses a qualitative approach with interviews and observation methods to gather information. The results of this research were: 1) Simo 1 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah (MIM), Ponorogo used a strategy by creating harmonious relations between madrasahs and the community so that later both parties cared for each other and could work together in improving the quality of education. The form of concern given by the community to them includes the provision of student classrooms in residents' homes, considering that classrooms at schools are still limited, community service activities in school construction routinely every month, donations of infaq money for school facilities, and the community's willingness to assist school activities. 2) The net result is that in school branding in this industrial era, the institution has a strategy of providing good services and facilities that will create a good image of the madrasa and make people interested in the madrasa based on the school's website to inform the wider community, the programs provided among others: a) tahfidz program, b) madrasah adiwiyata, c) reading the Qur'an ummi method, d) student shuttle car, e) extracurriculars: drum-band, futsal, and badminton. In improving the school's image, its implementation requires the cooperation of all school members, parents of students and the surrounding community through the print media, namely the distribution of banners, brochures and calendars. Technology media is also used for school branding activities, such as publications on the school's official social media, WhatsApp, Facebook, tick-tock, Instagram and the school's website.

Exploring Extreme Weather and Recess Policies, Practices, and Procedures in the Canadian Context.

The purpose of this study was to explore the different policies, practices, and procedures that are used on weather and recess in the Canadian context. Fifty school websites were examined, and ten key informants were interviewed. Policies, practices, and procedures from school websites were downloaded, and interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. Fourteen schools had an outwardly facing policy, practice, or procedure for weather and recess. Cold temperatures were the most often cited reason for modifying recess to be indoors, with temperatures ranging from -20 to -40 for complete indoor recess. Precipitation was only found in four online documents but was mentioned as a reason to modify recess by all key informants. Additionally, key informants discussed variability in how recess policies, practices, and procedures were followed. The findings of this study illustrate inconsistencies in both formal and informal school weather and recess policies. With outdoor recess providing numerous opportunities to improve various domains of well-being, it is pertinent to understand the conditions on which it is being modified.

Seeking Equity; Pathway Programs in Liaison Committee on Medical Education Medical Schools for Minoritized Students.

There is a paucity of data on pathway programs that seek to increase underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students in medicine. Therefore, this investigation aimed to describe the status and associations of pathway programs at US medical schools. From May to July 2021, the authors obtained information by (1) accessing pathway programs listed on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website, (2) reviewing websites of US medical schools, (3) calling medical schools to obtain further information. The data retrieved from the medical school websites was compiled into a 27-item checklist based on the maximum number of different items that was extracted from any of the medical school websites. The data included program characteristics, curricula, activities, and outcomes. Each program was assessed on the number of categories of which information was available. Statistical analyses determined significant associations of URiM-focused pathways and other factors. The authors identified 658 pathway programs: 153 (23%) listed on AAMC website and 505 (77%) identified from medical school websites. Only 88 (13%) programs listed outcomes and 143 (22%) had adequate website information. URiM-focused programs (48%) were independently associated with AAMC website listing (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.62, P = .001), no fees requirement (aOR = 3.33, P = .001), oversight by diversity departments (aOR = 2.05, P = .012), Medical College Admission Test preparations (aOR = 2.70, P = .001), research opportunities (aOR = 1.51, P = .022), and mentoring (aOR = 2.58., P < .001). Programs targeting K1-12 were less likely to offer mentoring, shadowing or research or include URiM students. Programs with outcomes were more likely to be college programs with longer durations and offer research, while programs listed on AAMC website provided more resources. Although pathway programs are available for URiM students, accessibility issues due to inadequate websites information and early exposure are barriers. Most programs have insufficient data on their website, including a lack of outcome data which is detrimental in today's virtual climate. Medical schools should update their websites to ensure that students requiring support to matriculate into medical school have adequate and relevant information to make informed decisions regarding participation.

The prestige economy of elite education: a Baudrillardian analysis of an aspirational English school

Academic entrepreneurial behaviours are increasingly a research field paralleling processes of capitalist commodification. We mobilise Baudrillard’s concepts to probe a school’s strategic communication methods symbolising class neoliberalism, which aspirational parents may experience as a desired habitus of ‘distinction’. We suggest their knowledge of class and education, once imported into the interpretation of this school’s web presence, will coalesce with its simulacra of elite education. Our account encourages comparisons with selective school websites and utilises the qualitative data on the public site of this school, a methodological approach that has been fruitfully utilised by scholars uncovering the ideological representations created by providers who market UK higher education. The intervention into the marketplace of the selective fee-paying English education of Independent Grammar School: Durham (IGSD) through such a penumbra of symbolic meaning forms part of its pursuit of a competitive edge. International studies of schools chasing prestige and consumer desire confirm that the policies and practices described have become widespread, as shown in the oeuvre of Stephen Ball, whose writings inform the approach of this article. The marketing of the ‘brand’ identified through our theoretically driven analysis may encourage consumers to opt out of the state sector. Neoliberal-class markers of prestige contribute to the erosion of welfare-oriented school ideals in England, and in other nations.

Femininity on the Brazilian Princess School Website – Analysis of Gender Discourse as Ideology

Resumo A Escola de Princesas é uma instituição que promove atividades unicamente para meninas visando ao seu desenvolvimento pessoal, social e moral. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender os efeitos de sentidos sobre feminilidade no site da Escola de Princesas. Foram estabelecidas algumas sequências discursivas, analisadas a partir da análise do discurso pêcheuxtiana, que destacaram regularidades discursivas que enfatizam uma moralidade tradicionalista e conservadora para as meninas e que reiteram sua compassividade, submissão e a desigualdade de/entre os gêneros.

A Study on the Current Status of After-School Programs in the Department of Beauty at Vocational High Schools in Daejeon

The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the establishment of after-school programs in the beauty department by comparing and analyzing the operating conditions of after-school programs in the department of beauty at Vocational high schools. All five cosmetic departments of Daejeon Vocational high schools were selected and the status of each school's after-school program operation was sampled for a total of 7 semesters from the first semester of 2019 to the first semester of 2022. For data collection, public information (data for public use) of the school reminder system and the school website were referred to, and deficiencies were supplemented through interviews with teachers. The results are as follow. First, it can be seen that the name of the after-school program in the department of beauty is mainly determined similarly to the certificate and course name by using the national qualification for cosmetologist and the name of the cosmetology course in 4 schools. Second, as for the operating hours of the program, 40 sessions (hours) were the most common at 28, and the number of participants in the program ranged from 2 to 27, showing differences by school and program. It implies the need to unify and operate the classes in order to increase the equal educational opportunity and academic achievement of learners. Second, hair program accounted for the highest proportion of program opening because the hair field had a high rate of employment after high school graduation but more diverse education is needed to ensure well-rounded employment opportunity. Third, after-school program instructors were mostly taught by beauty department teachers. Since this is often conducted in connection with school classes, it can be inferred that the subject teacher alignment with after school programs were chosen over an external instructor to increase efficiency. Fourth, after-school tuition support varied by school, but tuition support increased in 2022 compared to 2019 showing each school’s growing efforts to relieve the financial pressure of after school programs. Therefore, it is necessary to expand the various majors of the after-school program, systematize the time period and the number of participants. In addition, the afterschool tuition support should be continued to reduce private education expenses and prevent class loss. Such efforts are expected to have a positive effect on the equal educational opportunity and academic achievement of learners. In the future, it is necessary to expand the scope of research to the whole country and continue research on the operation status of other majors in specialized high schools and after-school programs in non-specialized high schools.

Websites as a Gate of Pharmacy Schools to the World: Does National Accreditation Cause a Difference?

Websites have become the main information source, being a crucial element of our daily life and a global network. In this context, the importance of the websites of pharmacy schools is considered not only for their educational mission, but also for their gates to the world. In this study, we evaluated the websites of pharmacy schools based on criteria issued in the literature. Websites of all pharmacy schools in Türkiye were evaluated by scoring the availability of predetermined items, where t-tests and paired t-test were used to compare the groups. As a result, we found that there is no statistical difference between private and public and accredited or non-accredited schools (p>0.05). Also, we observed no statistical difference between the scores in 2012 and 2021 (p>0.05). Most pharmacy schools in this study were public, and the accreditation status still seems challenging. Of these 39 schools, only 14 schools are accredited. Total scores of public schools were found to be higher than the private ones and notably, accredited schools have higher scores. Yet, there is no statistically difference between accredited and non-accredited schools or public and private schools. Importance of websites as a communication tool for higher education institutions (HEIs) is indisputable. In conclusion, pharmacy schools should keep up to date with their official websites, considering the virtual world we fell into with the web technologies' developments. Also, further studies should be conducted on the websites of pharmacy schools regarding user demands. Besides we suggest that pharmacy schools' website' quality should be improved and keeping them up to date should be ensured.

Marketing Management of Educational Services in Increasing the Number of Students at MTsN 5 Tanah Datar

This study aims to find out how to plan education services marketing, implement educational services marketing activities and evaluate educational services marketing activities at MTsN 5 Tanah Datar in order to increase the quantity of students. This type of research is qualitative using the case study method. Research data was collected using in-depth interviews and direct observation to the location. The results showed that in planning the marketing of educational services at MTsN 5 Tanah Datar, it was initiated by carrying out a POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating and Controlling) which involved teachers, committees and parents in determining the equipment, strategies and programs to be offered. In carrying out the marketing of educational services MTsN 5 Tanah Datar applies an educational services marketing mix consisting of 7P (product, price, place, promotion, person, physical evidence and process) while in promotional activities it is carried out by placing banners, distributing brochures, pamphlets, school websites , Facebook, WhatsApp, and direct visits to Elementary Schools. For evaluation activities on the marketing of education services at MTsN 5 Tanah Datar, the school principal, curriculum representative, student representatives and the team hold a meeting at the end of each month in order to discuss the results obtained and correct what are still deficiencies that must be corrected and strengths that must be maintained

PELATIHAN EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH DAN PEMBUATAN WEBSITE BERBASIS KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SDN 5 KARANGSARI

During the covid-19 pandemic, learning was carried out in accordance with the principles contained in the Minister of Education and Culture Decree No. 4 of 2020. The Minister of Education and Culture has also made various innovations in developing the educational curriculum, namely the Independent Learning Curriculum. The existence and role of information technology in the education system has brought about a new era of development in the world of education, but these developments have not been matched by an increase in human resources. This service program is in the form of distance learning evaluation training and the creation of an independent curriculum-based website at SDN 5 Karangsari. The event began with the provision of material on the independent learning program followed by workshops and learning evaluation training that supports independent learning such as Quizizz and Kahoot. The solutions offered for partners are the Service Team developing the making of practical IT-based learning evaluations so that they can improve the quality of teachers and create a pleasant learning atmosphere in accordance with the independent learning program, foster student interest in technology, and provide teaching to teachers in making Cognitive questions based on Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS). In addition, the Service Team also teaches the management of school websites for the benefit of providing information to the public about SDN 5 Karangsari

Implementasi Literasi Digital Melalui Program Sapulidi pada Masa Covid-19: Studi Kasus di Sekolah Menengah Atas

This descriptive qualitative study aims to investigate the implementation of digital literacy during Covid-19 through Sapulidi program at one of high schools in Southeast Sulawesi. Data were garnered through observation, interviews, and documentation from the principal, the head of school literacy team, and members of the Sapulidi team. The findings show that the implementation of digital literacy at the school was carried out in three stages: a) increasing the capacity of facilitators through training for school residents, b) increasing the number and variety of learning resources through the provision of QR code-based digital books on library websites and the use of learning applications, and c) providing computer and internet access in schools and providing digital information through school websites, libraries, and QR codes in the school environment. The forms of QR codes used in the Sapulidi program include the use of in learning, on school plants, on trophy displays, in students' works at school, school literacy galleries, in literacy corners in classroom, and in digital books.KEYWORDS: Covid-19; digital literacy program; high school; QR code

Content Analysis of Vocational High School Websites in the City of Padang

&lt;div class="WordSection1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;A good school website is not only seen from the design side but&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; what is more important&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; from the content available whether it can provide useful information for the school community and other parties who need information about the school. So far, there are no standard guidelines and rules for creating website content for Vocational High Schools (SMK). Therefore, this study aims to investigate the content quality of SMK websites in the city of Padang. This research is &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;qualitative&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;, namely to analyze the availability of content criteria on the website of Vocational High Schools (SMK) in West Sumatra Province. The methods used in this research are content analysis and surveys. Researchers took samples from SMK in Padang City with 27 schools in this study. This research resulted in investigative data that the SMK websites in Padang City mostly used official domains. However, the average criteria for SMK websites in Riau Province were still standard. Still, content that links to the school's business and industrial world only gets a score of 33%, indicating the school &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;still needs to update content regularly&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

A Machine Learning Approach to Identify the Feature Importance for Admission in the National Military High Schools

Abstract The article provides the impact of different averages (feature importance) within the admission exam for the national military high schools using and testing three supervised machine learning algorithms: logistic regression, K-Nearest Neighbors, and random forest. For this purpose, I have used the list with the results of candidates compounded by 430 rows, an unclassified document posted on the national military high school website, with details about: the final admission grade, the general grade for graduating of the secondary school, the general grade obtained at the national assessment, the mark obtained at admission test from Romanian language and mathematics items, etc. From the machine learning perspective, I have built a Jupyter notebook, a Python code using the specialized ML libraries (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn). In conclusion, the logistic regression algorithm identified the ‘feature importance’ (how each variable contributes to the predicted model) for admission in the national military high school: the mark obtained at admission test from Romanian language and Mathematics items - 4.821834, the general average obtained at the national assessment - 0.584434, the general average for graduating of the secondary school - 0.285446, etc. These are the expected results based on the admission methodology for the national military high schools.

An Update on the Progress Toward Gender Equity in US Academic Pharmacy

Objective. To evaluate the status of gender equity in US pharmacy education since the two previous publications on the topic in 2004 and 2014.Methods. Data were gathered from existing national databases, internal American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) databases, AACP meeting minutes, published reports, scholarly articles, pharmacy association websites, individual school websites, and LinkedIn profiles. Differences between men and women were evaluated on degree completion, discipline, rank, tenure status, research, leadership development, leadership positions, salaries, and professional awards. Comparisons were also made to academic medicine and dentistry.Results. Fifty-one percent of full-time faculty members across all academic pharmacy disciplines are women. The percentage of women at the rank of professor was 36.6%, compared to 25% in 2014. Of the 2992 tenured or tenure track pharmacy faculty, 39.2% were women. Out of 388 department chairs, 146 were women. Throughout 2014-2021, there were 121 chief executive officer (CEO) dean permanent appointments, with men holding 91 (75.2%) and women holding 30 (24.8%). Women received 29.7% of the National Institutes of Health grants awarded to pharmacy schools compared to men (70.3%), although women's funding amount was higher. In both the pharmacy practice discipline and all sciences disciplines, the total salary across all ranks and years in rank was significantly higher for men than women, even for department chairs, but there were no differences for CEO deans. To date, women have received 13% of four national pharmacy organizations' top 13 awards.Conclusion. Since 2014, some achievement gaps have narrowed, but areas of concern still exist and need continued attention and resources so inequities can be eliminated. Women in academic pharmacy need mentoring and support to extend throughout the trajectory of their careers in areas such as academic advancement, grant applications, salary negotiation, leadership pursuit, and award applications.

Content and strength of conflict of interest policies at Scandinavian medical schools: a cross sectional study

BackgroundConcerns around staffs’ and students’ interactions with commercial entities, for example drug companies, have led several North American medical schools to implement conflict of interest (COI) policies. However, little is known about COI policies at European medical schools. We analysed the content and strength of COI policies at Scandinavian medical schools.MethodsWe searched the websites of medical schools in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and emailed the Deans for additional information. Using comparable methodology to previous studies, the strength of the COI policies was rated on a scale from 0 to 2 across 11 items (higher score more restrictive); we also assessed the presence of oversight mechanisms and sanctions.ResultsWe identified 77 unique policies for 15 medical schools (range 2–8 per school). Most of the policies (n = 72; 94%) were University wide and only five (6%) were specific for the medical schools. For six of eleven items one or more schools had a restrictive policy (score of two). None of the schools had a restrictive policy for the five additional items (speaking relationships, sales representatives, on-site education activities, medical school curriculum, and drug samples). Honoraria was the item with the highest score, with eight of the 15 schools having a score of two. Thirteen of the 15 schools had policies that identified a party responsible for policy oversight and mentioned sanctions for non-compliance.ConclusionOur study provides the first evaluation of all Scandinavian medical schools’ COI policies. We found that the content of COI policies varies widely and still has shortcomings. We encourage Scandinavian medical schools to develop more stringent COI policies to regulate industry interactions with both faculty and students.

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Analisis Keamanan Website SMA Negeri 2 Sumbawa Besar Menggunakan Metode Penetration Testing (Pentest)

Website security is becoming a very important aspect along with the increasing volume of data exchanged on the internet. High School 2 Sumbawa Besar provides information on a website, both information for school introductions or information related to schools can be through several media. Some time ago the school's website was attacked by information criminals who caused the appearance of the website to change and steal some important school data. Weak website security systems can be easy targets for cyber criminals. They know various ways to get into the website security system and perform various actions that can harm the organization. Based on the conditions that occurred on the school's website, a research was conducted to analyze the level of security and look for loopholes in the weaknesses of the High School 2 Sumbawa Besar website. In this analysis, researchers tested the school's website using the Penetration Testing method. Test is carried out in several stages, namely Footprinting, Scanning Fingerprinting, Exploit and Reporting. The process of testing the website security of High School 2 Sumbawa Besar found several loopholes that detected 13 sub-file vulnerabilities with low and medium status. Results of this study are the results of security testing in the form of a list of vulnerabilities that can be a recommendation for the school in improving website security.