Handling Skills Research Articles

The relationship of thinking patterns associated with the two halves of the brain to the skills of handling and suppression in indoor soccer for female students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

The aim of the research was to identify the learning and thinking patterns of the two halves of the brain among first-year female students in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The researchers used the descriptive approach using the correlational method, due to its suitability to the nature of the research problem, as the sample of the research was first-year female students in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Basra. The researchers relied on building a scale of the two halves of the brain as well as several tests. The researchers concluded that the diagnostic scale of learning and thinking patterns associated with the two halves of the brain showed the dominance of the left pattern of thinking, followed by the right pattern. They also recommended organizing and diversifying educational content and teaching methods in a way that develops the characteristics of the two halves of the brain together, which contributes to improving the ability to perform skills well.

Embedding the Flipped Classroom Approach to Support Student Learning in Animal Handling and Clinical Skills: Practical Classes Throughout a Veterinary Curriculum.

A comprehensive bank of flipped classrooms was developed to help students prepare for animal handling and clinical skills practical classes. Flipped classroom is a type of blended learning. In the context of clinical skills, it is designed to provide students with online learning resources prior to attendance at practical classes. The initiative was catalyzed by the pandemic, and the resources continue to be embedded throughout the curriculum. A team approach was used for the development of the bank, and the design embraced relevant pedagogical frameworks and active learning techniques. Feedback was gathered from a small group of students who completed an online form after each practical class throughout the academic year and wrote a reflective piece at the end of the project. Instructors who delivered practical classes participated in focus group discussions. Students particularly liked flipped classrooms that were well designed with a range of content and interactivity. The main benefits for students of the flipped approach were being more prepared and confident, less anxious, and making better use of in-class time to focus on learning skills. One of the main challenges encountered by instructors was managing a group when some students had not done the prework. A few other issues were mentioned, including when the standardized design template was not followed and the workload involved in continuing to enhance and expand the resources. Teamwork and training were crucial to the successful production of the large bank of flipped classrooms. Sharing our experience with the wider education community, within and beyond our institution, continues to be one of team's aims.

3D-printed suction clamps for tensile testing of brain tissue.

The conventional mounting of ultra-soft biological tissues often involves gluing it between two plates or manually tightening grips. Both methods demand delicate handling skills and are time-consuming. This study outlines the design and practical application of 3D-printed suction clamps for uniaxial tension tests on brain samples. Successful testing was defined by the absence of relevant slippage or the sample being drawn into the clamp. A total of 112 deer brain samples underwent testing using a universal testing machine after one freeze-thaw cycle. These samples were obtained from eight different brain regions. During sample preparation, 7 out of all samples failed. Among the 105 tests, 89 (85%) were successful. Of the 16 unsuccessful tests, 15 samples (14%) slipped, while only one sample (1%) was drawn into the clamp to an extent that testing became impossible. Medulla oblongata samples exhibited exceptionally high slippage at 38%, whereas samples from the temporal cortex, external capsule, and putamen had the lowest slippage in only one single case. In conclusion, suction clamps facilitate high-throughput testing through user-friendly and rapid sample mounting. Testing success is contingent on the specific brain site, with sample slippage being the primary reason for testing failures, while sample inspiration into the clamp is negligible.

Kontribusi Magang Terhadap Pengembangan Ketrampilan Hukum (Studi Kasus Di Kantor Pengacara Tri Wira Justitia)

Internship programs have an important role in developing law students' practical skills, especially in preparing them to enter the professional world. This research aims to explore the contribution of internships at Tri Wira Justitia Law Firm to the development of students' legal skills. The method used is a qualitative case study with interviews, observation, and document analysis as data collection techniques. The results showed that the internship program provided significant improvements in case analysis skills, legal document drafting, professional communication, as well as understanding of legal ethics. In addition, the internship also strengthened time management and conflict handling skills. In conclusion, the internship at Tri Wira Justitia Law Firm made a great contribution in preparing students for the world of legal work.

Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan dalam Penanganan Pertama pada Kejang Demam di Posyandu Garuda II Kembaran Purwokerto

An important factor in speeding up a child's recovery is the mother's knowledge about her child's illness. A mother must play an important role when her child suffers from a febrile seizure to prevent the child from experiencing more serious health issues. The knowledge that a mother possesses can support the management of the fever condition that occurs. Objective. This Community Service activity aims to help improve knowledge and skills in the first handling of febrile seizures at Posyandu Garuda II Kembaran Purwokerto. Methods. Community service activities are carried out by conducting lectures, implementation and direct evaluation by applying increased knowledge and skills in the first handling of febrile seizures. Results. Based on the results of PkM activities, before being given education there were 8 participants (16.3%) in the good knowledge category, 23 participants (46.9%) in the sufficient knowledge category and 18 participants (36.7%) in the poor knowledge category. Then after being given education using audiovisual and leaflets, there was an increase in knowledge, namely 44 participants (89.8%) in the good knowledge category and 5 participants (10.2%) in the moderate knowledge category. As for the skill level before being given a demonstration, all participants were not skilled. Then after being given demonstrations, audiovisuals and leaflets increased to skillful, namely 37 participants (75.5%) and 12 participants (24.5%) were less skilled. The conclusion is that after being given education there is an increase in knowledge and skills. Keywords: Knowledge; Skills; Fever Seizures;

Training Stockmen in Animal Welfare-Based Slaughter Techniques to Reduce Bruising in Beef Carcasses

Animal welfare-based training on livestock handling techniques during sacrificial animal slaughtering is a crucial effort to reduce stress levels and bruising in cattle carcasses post-slaughter. This training, conducted at Al-Ma'ruf Mosque in Samarinda Ulu District, Samarinda City, involved 40 sacrificial animal handlers (stockmen) from various local mosques and prayer rooms. Participants were trained using the Rope Squeeze and Burley methods to enhance technical skills in livestock handling, particularly in reducing the risk of animal injury and work-related accidents. The training results demonstrated increased participants' understanding of livestock behavior and psychology and the application of the flight zone concept, contributing to safer and more effective livestock handling. The evaluation indicated the training's success in reducing livestock injuries and improving meat quality. Additionally, the training positively impacted the sacrificial animal slaughtering practices in the local area.

Impact of Internet Handling Skills in Swayam Portal Learning among B.Ed Trainees

SWAYAM is an acronym that stands for "Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds". MOOC Platform was developed indigenously by AICTE in 2016 to facilitate the hosting of online courses that could be accessed by anyone, anywhere at any time free of cost to achieve three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz. access, equity, and quality. On the SWAYAM portal, Internet Handling Skills would involve navigating the platform effectively, accessing course materials, participating in online discussions and forums, submitting assignments, and engaging with instructors and peers. It also includes understanding how to use the features and tools provided on the portal to enhance learning, such as multimedia content, quizzes, and interactive modules. Additionally, being aware of online etiquette and security measures while using the SWAYAM portal is essential for a positive and productive learning experience. The investigator aims to study the impact of IHS on the SWAYAM portal among B.Ed. Trainees at Pudukkottai. Pre–Test / Post–Test single group design method was applied for the present study, the investigator divided two groups namely the first group and second group both are considered to be a sample. To find out the level of handling skill in the SWAYAM Portal among B.Ed. Trainees. To study whether there is a significant difference between Pre-test and Post-test scores in handling the SWAYAM portal among the first group, second group, and total sample B.Ed. Trainees. The investigator applied an experimental research method. A purposive sampling technique was adopted. 100 B.Ed. Trainees of first-year students in Government College of Education Pudukkottai district. SWAYAM Portal-related test was used as a pre-test and post-test. The split-half reliability of the test calculated is found to be (0.855). The magnitude of the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores for handling the SWAYAM portal was estimated to be 2.8601 through Cohen’s d-effect size analysis, which was found to be very large. Thus, it was indicated that the intervention has a significant impact on Internet Handling Skills in using the SWAYAM portal. The students must possess skills in handling the internet for selection and comfortable completion of any online course, especially SWAYAM courses.

Vision-Based Force Estimation for Minimally Invasive Telesurgery Through Contact Detection and Local Stiffness Models

In minimally invasive telesurgery, obtaining accurate force information is difficult due to the complexities of in-vivo end effector force sensing. This constrains development and implementation of haptic feedback and force-based automated performance metrics, respectively. Vision-based force sensing approaches using deep learning are a promising alternative to intrinsic end effector force sensing. However, they have limited ability to generalize to novel scenarios, and require learning on high-quality force sensor training data that can be difficult to obtain. To address these challenges, this paper presents a novel vision-based contact-conditional approach for force estimation in telesurgical environments. Our method leverages supervised learning with human labels and end effector position data to train deep neural networks. Predictions from these trained models are optionally combined with robot joint torque information to estimate forces indirectly from visual data. We benchmark our method against ground truth force sensor data and demonstrate generality by fine-tuning to novel surgical scenarios in a data-efficient manner. Our methods demonstrated greater than 90% accuracy on contact detection and less than 10% force prediction error. These results suggest potential usefulness of contact-conditional force estimation for sensory substitution haptic feedback and tissue handling skill evaluation in clinical settings.

Analisis Faktor Penghambat Ekonomi Keluarga Nelayan Wilayah Pesisir Desa Bagan Percut, Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara

The aim of this research is to analyze the economic inhibiting factors for fishing families in the coastal area of ​​Bagan Percut Village, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This research uses data analysis methods. Research results show that access to financial capital is one of the main challenges for fishermen in this region. The majority of fishermen depend on a loan system from local middlemen or "toke", which often provides fish selling terms and prices that are less favorable for fishermen. This causes fishermen to be trapped in a cycle of poverty and prolonged economic difficulties. The low level of education among fishermen has a significant impact on their ability to manage fisheries efficiently and increase the added value of their catch. Lack of knowledge and skills in post-harvest handling, marketing, and the adoption of modern fishing technology and practices are major obstacles in efforts to increase fishermen's productivity and income. Unpredictable weather conditions, limited access to modern technology and equipment, competition with large fishing industries, unsustainable natural resource management, and inadequate infrastructure are also significant economic inhibiting factors for fishing families in the Coastal Area of ​​Bagan Percut Village.

Implementation and Evaluation of the Enhanced Maintenance Reminder Staff Training Module in Improving Objection Handling Skills of Newly Hired Toyota Dealer Personnel

This study describes the implementation and evaluation of the enhanced Maintenance Reminder Staff (MRS) training module to improve objection handling skills of newly hired Toyota dealer personnel. The research study employs a quasi-experimental design with two groups of newly hired MRS. The MRS were categorized into two groups that will undergo different treatments: (1) With Pre/Post Test, With Training, With Post-Test, and (2) With Pre and Post Test, with Training (Enhanced MRS Module), With Post Test. The participants were evaluated using the identified Knowledge and Skill Level Indicators (KSLIs): (1) Pre/post Test Score, (2) Mystery Shop Results, (3) CSI Result, (4) Booked Appointment Rate, and (5) Toyota Dealer Success Program (TDSP) Score. The study findings shed light on the effectiveness of the implemented enhanced training module on objection handling skills of newly hired MRS, as well as its implications for educational practice in the corporate setting, highlighting its potential to positively contribute to the overall success of Toyota.

Analysis, Design, and Development of the Maintenance Reminder Staff Training Module to Improve Objection Handling Skills of Newly Hired Toyota Dealer Personnel

This study describes the analysis, design, and development of a Maintenance Reminder Staff (MRS) training module to improve objection handling skills of newly hired Toyota dealer personnel. The study's objective is to address the pressing concerns that are being raised by customers, particularly with regards to MRS' competence in satisfactorily answering all queries related to maintenance servicing and appointment booking. The MRS training module is designed to bridge the gap in MRS knowledge on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to improve their communication skills, particularly on negotiation and handling objections. The training module content enhancement was guided by the step-by-step process of the well-established ADDIE instructional design model, particularly by its first three phases: Analysis, Design, and Development. Data was presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics to show its impact (be it positive or negative) on the research's objectives. This study highlights Dealer Training and Development (DTD) Department’s initiative to transition into a more holistic training approach, indicating a significant step towards improving the quality of education received by dealer personnel.

Consistency of ablations with trainee and increasing independence during fellowship training-Analysis of ablation data by CARTONET.

Training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology (CCEP) involves the development of catheter handling skills to safely deliver effective treatment. Objective data from analysis of ablation data for evaluating trainee of CCEP procedures has not previously been possible. Using the artificial intelligence cloud-based system (CARTONET), we assessed the impact of trainee progress through ablation procedural quality. Lesion- and procedure-level data from all de novo atrial fibrillation (AF) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablations involving first-year (Y1) or second-year (Y2) fellows across a full year of fellowship was curated within Cartonet. Lesions were automatically assigned to anatomic locations. Lesion characteristics, including contact force, catheter stability, impedance drop, ablation index value, and interlesion time/distance were similar over each training year. Anatomic location and supervising operator significantly affected catheter stability. The proportion of lesion sets delivered independently and of lesions delivered by the trainee increased steadily from the first quartile of Y1 to the last quartile of Y2. Trainee perception of difficult regions did not correspond to objective measures. Objective ablation data from Cartonet showed that the progression of trainees through CCEP training does not impact lesion-level measures of treatment efficacy (i.e., catheter stability, impedance drop). Data demonstrates increasing independence over a training fellowship. Analyses like these could be useful to inform individualized training programs and to track trainee's progress. It may also be a useful quality assurance tool for ensuring ongoing consistency of treatment delivered within training institutions.

The effect of Micro Teaching on some perception of the environment and learning the skills of handling and scoring in football for students

من خلال حضور الباحث ومتابعته للوحدات التعليمية كونه مدرس تربية رياضية بكرة القدم وجد ان تعلم المهارات الاساسية يتم بصيغ او اساليب لا يتخللها اللعب المباشر لذا ارتأى الباحث إدخال اسلوب التعليم المصغر ليسهم في تطوير بعض ادراك المحيط وتعلم مهارتي المناولة والتهديف بكرة القدم فضلاً عن ايصال القائم بعملية تعلم هذه المهارات والمتعلم إلى أفضل النتائج، هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على تأثير اسلوب التعليم المصغر في بعض ادراك المحيط وتعلم مهارتي المناولة والتهديف بكرة القدم، وقد أفترض الباحث بأن هناك تاثيرا ايجابيا لأسلوب التعليم المصغر في بعض ادراك المحيط وتعلم مهارتي المناولة والتهديف بكرة القدم. استخدم الباحث المنهج التجريبي لتصميم المجموعتين المتكافئتين التجريبية والضابطة ذات الاختبار القبلي والبعدي وحدد مجتمع البحث بطلاب الصف الرابع الاعدادي في اعدادية شهداء زنبور والبالغ عددهم (54) طالبا وعينة التجربة الاستطلاعية للاختبارات (10) طلاب والعينة الرئيسية (30) طالبا وتم تقسيمهم الى مجموعتان المجموعة التجريبية وعددهم (15) طالبا والمجوعة الضابطة (15) طالبا ، بعدها أجرى الباحث التكافؤ للمجموعتين وباشر بإجراءات بحثه المتمثلة بتحديد المتغيرات ( بعض ادراك المحيط " ادراك المسافة ، ادراك المكان، ومهارتي المناولة والتهديف ) ثم إعداد تمرينات وفق اسلوب التعليم المصغر بعدها تم تحديد الاختبارات الخاصة ببعض ادراك المحيط ومهارتي المناولة والتهديف وتم اجراء الاختبار القبلي للتمرينات المقترحة وبعد الانتهاء من تنفيذ الوحدات تم اجراء الاختبارات البعدية، وأستنتج الباحث ان الأسلوب التعليم المصغر له تأثير فعال في بعض ادراك المحيط وتعلم مهارتي المناولة والتهديف بكرة القدم، ومن أهم التوصيات هو ضرورة استخدام التعليم المصغر في تحسين بعض ادراك المحيط وتعلم مهارتي المناولة والتهديف بكرة القدم وبما يلائم نوع المهارة وصنفها ومحيط ادائها .

Empowerment of Kelompok Tani Kerja Pertanian Peternakan Perikanan (K2P3) Fafinesu Village Through Post-Harvest Handling Training of Passocery

Fafinesu Village is one of the villages in Kecamatan Insana tengah, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara (TTU) NTT which has been involved in horticulture cultivation, especially passion fruit, on a fairly large land area. Passion fruit plants are cultivated together with other horticulture such as papaya and vegetables (tomatoes and chilies). The large amount of passion fruit harvested by Kelompok Tani Kerja Pertanian Peternakan Perikanan (K2P3) which was formed in 2020 in Fafinesu Village has not been utilized optimally and its economic value is not yet visible. Knowledge of post-harvest handling of passion fruit is not widely known by the public. Passion fruit business opportunities are still quite wide open because of marketing opportunities. However, one of the factors that is an obstacle to developing passion fruit is post-harvest technology which is not yet known to farmers. This community service program aims to increase farmers' knowledge and skills in post-harvest handling of passion fruit in order to increase the economic value of passion fruit. One product that is long-lasting is using a high sugar concentrate, so training was carried out in making an instant passion fruit drink combined with the medicinal rhizome plant (turmeric) to become a traditional turmeric and passion fruit sour drink product. The method used in this activity is practice and assistance in processing passion fruit. Community service was successful thanks to the active participation of farmer groups by producing new passion fruit processing products in the form of traditional instant drinks. The knowledge and skills of farmer groups increase and will ultimately have an impact on increasing production and the economy

The Effect of Educational Units According to the Cognitive Training Strategy in Learning the Football Handling Skill

The Effect of Educational Units According to the Cognitive Training Strategy in Learning the Football Handling Skill

The Effect of Educational Units According to the Cognitive Training Strategy in Learning the Football Handling Skill

The importance of the cognitive training strategy for students’ learning in the first stage in football handling was addressed. The research problem was to answer the question: Do the educational units applied by the researchers have a positive role in learning the football handling skill? The aim of the research was to prepare educational units using the cognitive training strategy in Learn the skill of handling football. Where the research areas were: The human field: First stage students in the College of Basic Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Mustansiriya University, Time field: for the period from 10-12-2022 until 10-2-2023. The research population was represented by the students of the first stage in the College of Basic Education - Al-Mustansiriya University (70) students, and the research sample consisted of two equal groups (10) control and experimental. The researchers conducted pre-tests for the research sample, then applied the main experiment for a period of 10 weeks, after which the researchers conducted the post-tests by applying the same procedures were used in the pre-tests, which indicated that there were significant differences between the two groups, in favor of the experimental group. The conclusions showed that there was a positive impact of the educational units used in the research to learn the skill of handling, and the researchers recommended using the cognitive training strategy to learn other skills.

College Students’ Domestic Kitchen Food Safety Perceptions and Knowledge

This study investigates college students’ current food safety knowledge and food-handling perceptions and utilized an online survey which designed based on previous studies as method. The questionnaire measured respondents’ food safety knowledge and perception, and were divided into knowledge, attitudes and perception categories. The results show that college students significantly lacked in basic food safety knowledge as well as food handling skills and implies a high need to develop enhanced food safety resources for college students, especially on topics related to cross-contamination prevention, correct food preparation procedures, time and temperature control, and awareness of pathogens that cause foodborne illness.

Seed preference is only weakly linked to seed-type-specific feeding performance in a songbird.

The dehusking of seeds by granivorous songbirds is a complex process that requires fast, coordinated and sensory-feedback-controlled movements of beak and tongue. Hence, efficient seed handling requires a high degree of sensorimotoric skill and behavioural flexibility, since seeds vary considerably in size, shape and husk structure. To deal with this variability, individuals might specialise on specific seed types, which could result in greater seed handling efficiency of the preferred seed type, but lower efficiency for other seed types. To test this, we assessed seed preferences of canaries (Serinus canaria) through food choice experiments and related these to data of feeding performance, seed-handling skills and beak kinematics during feeding on small, spindle-shaped canary seeds and larger, spheroid-shaped hemp seeds. We found great variety in seed preferences among individuals: some had no clear preference, while others almost exclusively fed on hemp seeds, or even prioritized novel seed types (millet seed). Surprisingly, we only observed few and weak effects of seed preference on feeding efficiency. This suggests either that the ability to handle seeds efficiently can be readily applied across various seed types, or alternatively, that achieving high levels of seed-specific handling skills does not require extensive practice.

Formation of Professional Competence in Future Border Guard Officers of Canine Units at a Military Educational Institution

Purpose: This article delves into the formation of professional competence in future border guard officers of canine units at a military educational institution, focusing on the training programs and methodologies aimed at preparing these officers for effective work with canine units. Methods: The study examines the specialized training programs and methodologies utilized to equip future officers with essential skills in dog handling, scent detection, search and rescue operations, obedience training, and tactical deployment. It emphasizes the significance of developing competence in these areas to enhance border control operations involving canines. Results and discussion: By analyzing the specific training approaches of military educational institutions, this study sheds light on the methods employed in preparing future border guard officers, underscoring the necessity of a comprehensive and specialized training regimen for optimal performance in canine unit operations. Implications of the research: The findings of this study contribute to refining training practices and fostering the development of competent canine unit officers within the military framework, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of border control operations. Originality/value: This research adds value by offering insights into the tailored training methodologies essential for nurturing professional competence in future border guard officers of canine units, highlighting the critical role of specialized knowledge and skills in ensuring successful canine-assisted operations in border security.

Методика определения направления в совершенствовании огневой подготовленности сотрудников полиции

Introduction. The research is devoted to the development of a methodology aimed at identifying the weak points of firearms training of officers of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation in order to draw attention to certain components of shooting technique to take them into account in training process to improve weapon handling skills. The subject of the research is the methodology of determining the profile of police officers’ competence. The object of the research is the firearms training of internal affairs officers of the Russian Federation. Methods. The following methods were used in solving the research issues: analysis of scientific and methodological literature and documentary resources, observation, pedagogical testing, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The authors present the results of the level of firearms training of police officers in accordance with performing a shooting exercise. The authors made a comparative analysis of the results of the shooting exercise in accordance with the model values. At the end of the research, the main directions of improving the firearms training of police officers depending on gender differences are revealed. Scientific novelty consists in the substantiation of the methodology for determining the direction of improving the firearms training of police officers and identifying weak points in performing technical elements of the studied exercise.