Senior-level Students Research Articles

A cross sectional investigation of ChatGPT-like large language models application among medical students in China

ObjectiveTo investigate the level of understanding and trust of medical students towards ChatGPT-like large language models, as well as their utilization and attitudes towards these models.MethodsData collection was concentrated from December 2023 to mid-January 2024, utilizing a self-designed questionnaire to assess the use of large language models among undergraduate medical students at Anhui Medical University. The normality of the data was confirmed with Shapiro-Wilk tests. We used Chi-square tests for comparisons of categorical variables, Mann-Whitney U tests for comparisons of ordinal variables and non-normal continuous variables between two groups, Kruskall-Wallis H tests for comparisons of ordinal variables between multiple groups, and Bonferroni tests for post hoc comparisons.ResultsA total of 1774 questionnaires were distributed and 1718 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective rate of 96.84%. Among these students, 34.5% had heard and used large language models. There were statistically significant differences in the understanding of large language models between genders (p < 0.001), grade levels (junior-level students and senior-level students) (p = 0.03), and major (p < 0.001). Male, junior-level students, and public health management had a higher level of understanding of these models. Genders and majors had statistically significant effects on the degree of trust in large language models (p = 0.004; p = 0.02). Male and nursing students exhibited a higher degree of trust in large language models. As for usage, Male and junior-level students showed a significantly higher proportion of using these models for assisted learning (p < 0.001). Neutral sentiments were held by over two-thirds of the students (66.7%) regarding large language models, with only 51(3.0%) expressing pessimism. There were significant gender-based disparities in attitudes towards large language models, and male exhibited a more optimistic attitude towards these models (p < 0.001). Notably, among students with different levels of knowledge and trust in large language models, statistically significant differences were observed in their perceptions of the shortcomings and benefits of these models.ConclusionOur study identified gender, grade levels, and major as influential factors in students’ understanding and utilization of large language models. This also suggested the feasibility of integrating large language models with traditional medical education to further enhance teaching effectiveness in the future.

Student Attrition in the Ontario Midwifery Education Program: A Qualitative Analysis— Part II: Personal Issues

Student attrition in the health care field is a persistent issue. To identify the factors associated with student midwives leaving their university program, we developed an Internet survey. Participants included senior-level students, graduates of the program, and those students that withdrew prior to graduation. This is phase II of qualitative analysis, and we have analyzed students’ written comments and found that finances, family obligations, and the midwifery model of practice and its associated lifestyle are areas where we might develop interventions to reduce student attrition.

Student Attrition in the Ontario Midwifery Education Program: A Qualitative Analysis - 1. Personal Issues

This study identifies some of the factors associated with student withdrawal from the Ontario Midwifery Education Program (OMEP). An Internet-based survey was used to collect data and written comments. Participation was requested from senior-level students, graduates of the program, and students who withdrew prior to graduation. In this qualitative study, we found that commuting and relocation, support and guidance, and the stress of one-on-one preceptor mentorships are areas in which the OMEP could develop interventions to improve student retention.

The Effectiveness of Classical Music Therapy in Reducing Anxiety Among Senior-Level Students when Facing Their Final Assignments Among Public Health Students at Universitas Indonesia Maju in 2023

The Effectiveness of Classical Music Therapy in Reducing Anxiety Among Senior-Level Students when Facing Their Final Assignments Among Public Health Students at Universitas Indonesia Maju in 2023

Persona/scenario (P/S) toolkit enhancing inclusive fashion design education

This study aimed to address the diversity issue in fashion design education by developing two prototypes for Inclusive Fashion Design (IFD) education. The prototypes were constructed based on the 3C3R model of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and incorporated the Persona/Scenario (P/S) toolkit for IFD. Additionally, the study examined the effectiveness of the FEA (Function, Expressive, and Aesthetics) self-checklist and the P/S toolkit in the IFD process. The experiments involved two design instructors, two teaching assistants, and 12 senior-level students divided into four teams. Thematic analysis was conducted on the interview data collected from the participants. The results revealed that FEA factors were highly considered in both education prototypes, regardless of the presence of the P/S toolkit. Maintaining consistency of the IFD concept throughout each stage of the process was found to be crucial, and the use of the P/S toolkit played a significant role in achieving this consistency. Team communication emerged as an essential factor in IFD education, as team collaboration using the P/S toolkit triggered diverse perspectives on targets, facilitated design expansion, and extended individual competences. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the diversity issue in fashion design education and promotes the adoption of the IFD education methodology, emphasizing the significance of consistent concept development, effective toolkits, and team collaboration in achieving inclusive design practices.

Preparing Compassionate Nurses: Infusing School Mission and Values in Undergraduate Education.

In preparation for a curriculum revision, a cross-sectional, descriptive mixed-method research study sought to describe senior-level students' perspectives of Mercy and Jesuit faith-based tradition values integration in a pre-licensure BSN program. Integration of values was examined in both clinical settings and didactic classes. Students strongly articulated the importance of the school's values and mission to their future role as professional nurses. However, although value integration is occurring, greater attention to mission and values is needed in the clinical area.

WORKSHOP PENYUSUNAN SKRIPSI, PUBLIKASI ILMIAH DAN PEMBUATAN POSTER ILMIAH BAGI MAHASISWA TINGKAT AKHIR JAKARTA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Enhancing the academic capabilities of senior-level students in higher education involves a series of pivotal tasks such as completing a thesis, publishing scholarly works, and creating scientific posters. However, the execution of these tasks still encounters several challenges, including limitations in academic writing skills, a restricted understanding of enhancing writing quality, as well as a deficiency in comprehending ethical writing aspects, such as avoiding plagiarism and employing proper citation methods. Moreover, there are challenges in embarking on the path toward publication and within the overall writing process. In this context, the purpose of organizing the workshop is to provide an in-depth understanding of essential elements within these three areas. This encompasses enhancing writing skills, enriching the understanding of ethical writing to mitigate instances of plagiarism, and ensuring accurate citation practices. Furthermore, it aids participants in grasping research requisites and guidelines, while elevating awareness of academic norms. Crafting a thesis necessitates an understanding of fundamental principles and established regulations, while scholarly writing involves formulating strategies and meticulously presenting research outcomes. The creation of scientific posters also plays a crucial role in effectively conveying research findings visually. This workshop offers practical guidance and training in these aspects, including elucidating formats, arranging layouts, and employing tools such as the Canva application. The outcomes of this workshop materialize in the form of attraction, enthusiasm, and a profound understanding among participants regarding thesis writing methods, scholarly work composition, and research poster presentations. Participants have mastered the use of the citation tool Mendeley, as well as the implementation of Canva in designing research posters. This workshop has been successfully conducted and serves as a platform to advance the academic careers of participants. The workshop is deemed successful to sharpen the skills and self-confidence of participants in thesis writing, precise citation utilization, and crafting scholarly writing effectively.

Представление и отношение студентов и магистрантов-социологов к выбранной специальности и будущей профессии

The article analyzes the attitude of sociology students towards their chosen specialty and future profession. The author conducted a sociological study among students studying sociology in leading universities of the country. It was found that girls, unlike boys, rely on the advice of their family, relatives, and friends when choosing their field of study and university. It was also established that master's students, unlike undergraduate students, rely primarily on the advice of friends and acquaintances when choosing their field of study and university, rather than the opinions of their family and relatives. Only about one third of the students believe that the profession of ‘sociologist’ is in demand on the job market. Thus, the majority of students believe that the knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained in the university correspond to the requirements of the modern market. It has been found that the quality of education in the university affects the attitude towards the chosen specialty and future profession. The lower the quality of teaching at the university, the more likely it is that the sociology student will become disappointed in the chosen specialty and profession. It has been established that only a small proportion of students who (unconsciously) enrolled in the sociology program decided to work in the field after completing their studies. It has been established that male students, unlike female students, strive to secure more prestigious (status-oriented) jobs in government or municipal service after graduation, despite their lower pay. For them, status is more important than money. On the other hand, female students aim to get jobs that are not necessarily prestigious, but better paying (such as firms conducting marketing research, etc.). For senior-level students and master’s degree students in sociology, the most important aspect of their future job as a sociologist is the opportunity to influence important decisions in their region or country. First year students aspire to become sociologists mainly because it is a well-compensated profession. Measures aimed at improving career guidance activities are proposed.

Optimasi Kesiapan Karier Mahasiswa: Pelatihan Daring Intensif dalam Public Speaking dan Penulisan CV yang Efektif Lingkungan Kerja bagi Mahasiswa

In an increasingly competitive global era, career preparation for senior-level students is a crucial element in achieving success in the dynamic professional world. This research focuses on the implementation of training in four key aspects: public speaking, interview preparation, effective CV writing, and adaptability in the workplace. This study aims to answer two main research questions: How does this training affect the career readiness and competitiveness of senior-level students? The results of the research indicate that this training leads to a significant improvement in public speaking skills, interview preparation, the ability to create standout CVs, and adaptability in the workplace. These findings demonstrate that these trainings successfully equip students with the skills needed to compete in the competitive job market. The discussion delves into the importance of holistic career preparation in facing the increasingly complex job market and fierce competition. The results of this research provide a clear insight into how these trainings can help students achieve early success in their careers

Show Me You Can Do It: Practical Examinations for Senior Organic Chemistry Laboratory Courses

Written examinations for laboratory courses fall short in testing students’ technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and execution of experimental design. This has led to practical examinations growing in popularity, but examples for senior-level students remain scarce. Senior organic chemistry students are gearing toward independence to design and execute their own experimental procedures. Thus, an examination reflective of key aspects of an experimental procedure is suitable for such students. The key stages identified in most organic reaction processes are as follows: the design and assembly of the experiment, the execution of the reaction, the workup, the purification, and data analysis of the isolated product(s). Time constraints in an examination make implementing all these stages generally unfeasible. Herein are presented two different practical examinations for third and fourth year level students in an organic chemistry laboratory. To ensure students had adequate time to complete the exam, some stages of the organic reaction process were removed (e.g., the reaction execution), or partially removed, with a focus on the key learning outcomes of the lab course. In addition, a comparison of the course and exam averages is included to illustrate alignment between students understanding throughout the term as compared to the final exam. Finally, a summary of student perceptions of the exams via survey data collected from students is also incorporated. Student’s perceptions are compared to observations made by the instructor and teaching assistants.

Hygienic and psychological assessment of the intensity of the remote educational process in grade schoolers

Introduction. The management of the educational process for modern students is associated with the active and prolonged use of digital technologies and devices. If the studies of the past years have given a detailed and comprehensive assessment of hygienic risk factors in the traditional management of the educational process, now there is a need to clarify the hygienic safety of the management of the educational process in remote form and when using digital devices in teaching against the background of a high commitment of children and adolescents to use gadgets at leisure. &#x0D; Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of the intensity of the educational process in primary school students according to the federal recommendations of the Federal State Educational Institution “All-Russian Development Society for School and University Medicine and Health”-16-2015 (version 1.1) “Hygienic assessment of the intensity of students’ learning activities” in traditional and distance education forms according to the timing of seventy five lessons in mathematics and Russian language. &#x0D; Results. In the distance learning form, compared with the traditional one, the intensity of educational work was found to increase from 2.9±0.05 points (class 3.1) to 3.4±0.02 points (class 3.1), p≤0.05 due to intense 2 degrees of intellectual loads (3.6±0.01 points), sensory loads (3.6±0.03 points), monotony (3.7±0.03 points) and intensity of the 1st degree of the mode of educational activity (3.1±0.03 points). The increase in sensory loads was associated with the use of information and communication tools during training, such as a computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Up to 15.3% of students during the traditional period and 35.5% of students during the distance education period used smartphones prohibited for teaching. The majority of students in the distance study form used a computer in 75.6% of cases, every third student (35.4%) used a laptop, with the traditional form of education, the proportion of students who used computers and laptops in teaching was 12.3–15.6%.&#x0D; Limitations. The study on the assessment of the intensity of the educational process in various forms of education was limited by the fact that the sample was limited to primary school students, which does not allow extrapolating them to the total population of middle and senior level students. The timing of the intensity of educational activity in the lessons of mathematics and Russian language, which relate to difficult subjects, could determine a higher intensity of the educational process than if the assessment took into account all subjects. &#x0D; Conclusion. The obtained data especially emphasize the relevance of the adopted hygienic standards governing the total time of using information and communication tools both during the school day in the classroom and taking into account the entire time budget per day, and the need to control their use by students.

The Psychometric Properties of Version 2 of the Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale.

In 2020, we conducted a mixed methods study comprised of a cross-sectional survey in which we applied a modified version of the 21-item Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale and one-on-one interviews to explore self-perceived nursing informatics competency and readiness for future digital health practice. A total of 221 senior-level students in BScN programs in western Canada participated. This article reports on results related to the factor structure and internal consistency reliability of the 26-item (version 2) of the Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale. Exploratory principal component analysis with the varimax rotation revealed a four-component structure, explaining 55.10% of the variance. All items on the Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale 2 had good loadings, except item 7, which did not load to any domain but was retained based on an evaluation of the α value and item relevance to nursing practice. A few items shifted to different domains. The overall reliability of the Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale 2 was (α = .916) and its subscales: information and knowledge management (α = .814), professional and regulatory accountability (α = .741), and use of information and communication technology (α = .895). This study provided preliminary evidence for the factor structure and reliability of the Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale 2 among nursing students. Further testing is recommended.

Incorporating Chemometric Methods in the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Problem Set Activity for an Upper-Level Analytical Elective Course

In this paper, a problem set activity focused on understanding and applying unsupervised and supervised chemometric methods for the analysis of biodiesel–diesel blended fuels is described. This problem set was utilized in two upper-level analytical elective courses aimed for junior and senior level students. The data set consists of peak areas taken from gas chromatograms comprising various biodiesel concentrations and feedstock types. Students are tasked with analyzing the data set using principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), and k-nearest neighbors (kNN). The primary purpose of this problem set is to gain hands-on experience manipulating and drawing conclusions about large data sets using chemometric methods. The problem set activity utilizes a large GCMS data set with many varieties of sample types and can be included at any institution with no need for a GCMS instrument on campus.

“Beginning to Belong” Emerging pre-professional Identity among Community College Fieldwork Students: A Theoretical Framework for Aspiring Social Workers

ABSTRACT Community college human services students comprise a significant number of nascent and future professionals for the social services and social work workforce. An associate degree in human services prepares students either to enter this workplace or to begin a four-year college program. Regrettably, these important future providers are overrepresented among students affected by economic and social inequality. They are often young, first-generation-to-college students, and have limited professional experience. Developing a sense of professional identity can help these students prepare for a career and achieve academic success. While professional identity development among senior level and graduate social work students is well studied, there is a paucity of research with respect to community college students in the human services, leaving a gap in our understanding of best practices for pedagogy that would support their social work aspirations. This study helps to fill this gap by proposing a theoretical framework for professional identity adapted from Barretti’s Professional Socialization Model and based on 40 qualitative reflective journal entries from community college students in field placement.

P085 Understanding Oklahoma State University Students’ Awareness of Campus Food Security Resources

<h3>Background</h3> Food insecurity is a prevalent issue in college campuses across the country. The Hunger on Campus study found that 48% of college students face food insecurity. Studies conducted in 2018 and 2020 found approximately 42% of Oklahoma State University-Stillwater students were food insecure. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and minority students were at the highest risk, yet were not using campus or community food security resources. <h3>Objective</h3> Identify factors contributing to limited use of campus food security resources. <h3>Study Design, Setting, Participants</h3> The qualitative study was conducted in October 2021 on the OSU Stillwater campus. Sophomores, juniors, and senior-level students were recruited using a randomized email list and through ethnically diverse campus organizations. The interview questions were developed based on findings of the previous studies by researchers and campus life administration familiar with the study. Six interviews were conducted either in-person or virtually. Participants were incentivized with a $10 University Dining gift card. <h3>Measurable Outcome/Analysis</h3> Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Two researchers independently analyzed the data for each interview and identified themes across interviews, then met to discuss and resolve differences. The data and themes were reviewed by a third researcher to minimize bias. For each overarching theme summary statements were written and quotes were extracted. <h3>Results</h3> Saturation of information was received after conducting 6 interviews. The majority (71%) of respondents represented minority racial/ethnic groups. The primary factor limiting student usage of resources was a lack of awareness and perceived stigma for needing food assistance. The recommended strategy for increasing awareness was to distribute information on campus via social media followed by A-Frames. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Campus food security resources are underutilized due to students' lack of awareness and perceived stigma. The findings can be used by student governments and campus life leaders in promoting food resources. The long-term implication is increased awareness of food security resources at OSU-Stillwater. <h3>Funding</h3> None

A Study on Status of Mental Health among Male and Female Senior Secondary Level Students of Uttarakhand State

Mental health of the student has been a big concern for parents in the academic world in recent times. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic made huge contributions in it by forcing the school to adopt online teaching and subsequently confining the young generation to their homes and endless hours of screen time. Although online teaching has made academic activities possible at least during this pandemic situation, it has also caused significant stress on the mental health of school children. The present study has been conducted to find out the status of mental health among male and female senior secondary level students of Uttarakhand state. Total of four hundred (400) Senior secondary level Male and female students studying in different schools and Boards of Uttarakhand State were selected as subjects by using random sampling method. The subjects were Aged between 14-19 years and were studying in 9th-12th classes at different schools in Uttarakhand state. Mental Health Status was assessed using the Mental Health Scale developed by Dr. Shushma Talesara and Dr. Akhtar Banao [2017]. The collected data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, and independent t-test. The level of significance was fixed at 0.05. The result revealed that there was a significant difference in the total mental health status between male and female students. Female students were better on mental health status than male students. In subcategories of mental health status, there was a significant difference found for home-related causes, whereas, in the other two subcategories, there was no significant difference between male and female students of Uttarakhand state.

EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE FUTURE OF HEALTH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

To determine the opinions of university students about the effects of artificial intelligence on the future of nursing and healthcare. Artificial intelligence-generated changes will have a major impact on healthcare and nursing. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with university students. The study included 12 senior-level students’ participants, who were selected by simple random sampling from different departments of Turkish universities in Istanbul. The data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The participants defined artificial intelligence in terms of robots, robotized intelligence, machine learning and personal assistants. The participants listed the effects of artificial intelligence on nursing as a decrease in the number of nurses, a reduced workload for nurses, more effortless patient follow-up, a decreased margin of error, the use of robots for patient transport, the use of robots to position patients, the use of robots to measure vital signs, the use of robots in psychomotor skill training, use of robots in surgical operations, use of robots in elderly care and follow-up. In line with these results, it can be recommended that new subjects on artificial intelligence and its role in the future of healthcare be added to relevant educational programs. Nurse educators should develop courses in the curriculum that will increase student awareness of artificial intelligence.

Who Believes the “50 Great Myths of Psychology”?

Background Furnham and Hughes (2014) previously reported that a sample of adults was only able to recognize 37% of 249 myths based on those presented in Lilienfeld et al.’s (2009) Great Myths of Popular Psychology. Objective We sought to replicate these findings and to investigate predictors (e.g., education, cognitive ability, and personality) of beliefs in these myths in both lower- and upper-division courses. Method Over 150 psychology students completed a test of psychomythological beliefs, demographics, tests of cognitive ability, and measures of personality. Results Our sample identified a similar, but slightly higher percentage of the myths than those recognized by Furnham and Hughes’ sample. Myth acceptance was high among both introductory- and senior-level psychology students, but seniors believed significantly fewer myths, and the number of psychology courses taken was negatively related to false beliefs in the full sample. A larger general knowledge base and high intellectual openness predicted myth rejection; group membership did not moderate these effects. Conclusion Education and some individual differences variables likely play a role in psychomythological beliefs. Teaching Implications Psychology faculty should continue working to dispel psychological myths, and also redouble their efforts to enhance students’ core knowledge base, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.

THE USE OF PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGY «PORTFOLIO» WHEN WORKING WITH UMK «SPOTLIGHT» FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS

The article explores the possibility of using pedagogical technology «portfolio» during the working process with teaching materials ‘Spotlight’ for the development of socio-cultural competence of students. The efficiency of use of modern pedagogical technology «Portfolio» (a collection of certain works for a given period of time) in the lessons is proved by many researchers. Several types of portfolio exist. Portfolio contributes to the development of socio- cultural competence – the knowledge of socio-cultural features of speech behavior and the ability to communicate with native speakers. Teaching materials «Spotlight» include tasks with «Portfolio» mark for junior, middle and senior level students.

Improving senior-level students’ performance in Traffic Systems Management using multimedia contents

Urban mobility faces several challenges, and traffic congestion is one of them. Traffic Systems Management (TSM) is another alternative which manages the existing traffic system with relatively economic and easy to implement solutions. The value of TSM is more appreciated in developing and emerging countries where financial resources and urban spatial constrains limit the increase in transportation infrastructure. Therefore, the need to train engineers and planners who are capable of effectively performing TSM studies under all the limitations has become a must. This paper demonstrates the development of a senior-level university course highlighting the international best practices and the local needs to bridge this gap. A specialized textbook supported with multimedia tools were created specifically for this course. The paper also describes the results of triangulation approach assessment method. The students’ performance improved by 14–30%. The results also indicated that the ABET’s course learning outcomes also increased by 10–25%.