Source Of Data Collection Research Articles

Heart failure patients monitoring using IoT-based remote monitoring system

Intelligent health monitoring systems are becoming more important and popular as technology advances. Nowadays, online services are replacing physical infrastructure in several domains including medical services as well. The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed the way medical services are delivered. Intelligent appliances, smart homes, and smart medical systems are some of the emerging concepts. The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way communication occurs alongside data collection sources aided by smart sensors. It also has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) methods for better decision-making provided by efficient data collection, storage, retrieval, and data management. This research employs health monitoring systems for heart patients using IoT and AI-based solutions. Activities of heart patients are monitored and reported using the IoT system. For heart disease prediction, an ensemble model ET-CNN is presented which provides an accuracy score of 0.9524. The investigative data related to this system is very encouraging in real-time reporting and classifying heart patients with great accuracy.

COVID-19 AND ONLINE LEARNING: A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS DURING LOCKDOWN

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably disrupted the education system, prompting many universities and schools to suspend in-person classes in favour of online learning. This transition has been linked to increased levels of academic stress and mental health issues among university students. This study aimed to (i) assess the coverage of articles addressing the challenges faced by students in higher education institutions during lockdown and (ii) identify the coping mechanisms employed by these students. Employing a scoping review methodology, researchers selectively reviewed articles published from 2019 to 2023. Databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Sabinet Africa Journals served as sources for data collection, which was subsequently analysed thematically. Findings indicate that psychology students faced multiple challenges during online learning, including elevated stress and anxiety levels, data limitations, and poor network connectivity. To cope with these challenges, students relied on support from family and friends, self-motivation, and effective time management. Consequently, the study highlights the need for pedagogical adaptations, recommending that educators modify their teaching approaches to better engage students in discussions and mitigate the noted challenges.

Agukng magicality in balala' ritual: civic culture of the dayak kanayatn community as a form of preventing the spread of covid-19

The purpose of this research was to know the agukng magicity in Balala' ritual of Dayak Kanayatnese. Agukng in Balala' ritual have rhythm elements, mean and value, and could be seen in symbolic mean. The method for research agukng in Balala’ ritual was qualitative form.The source of data collection were agukng sound and the attitude of Balala' ritual practicioner and submitted with observation technique, interviews, and documentary study. The research findings showed that Balala' ritual have rhythm elements, which were beat and accent that summarized in one rhythm pattern. From symbolic mean, agukng showed bravery symbol, hope, and happiness for the success of Balala' ritual. Agukng in Balala' ritual or lockdown was implemented to resist or prevent pandemic virus COVID19 or known as Corona virus that functioned as connecting communication media between people and Awa Pama or ancestor. With this, agukng in the balala' ritual implicitly conveys an attitude that is worth togetherness in the Dayak Kanayatn community so that they consciously and jointly build a better civilization

Managing Classroom Activities for Autistic Students in Improving English Vocabularies by Using Total Physical Response

English is one of the subjects studied in special education schools, and until now, are still many problems faced in the process of teaching this foreign language. Teachers' understanding of classroom management and appropriate learning strategies is a solution to overcome the problems that occur in learning English for children with autism. The application of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method is one of the effective methods used to learn English. The purpose of this study is to explore more information about classroom management activities and the application of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method at Satria Galdin Junior High School. The research approach used by the author is a qualitative method with a descriptive research design. Sources of data collection using interviews and observations. To analyze the data, the author uses descriptive techniques to present data based on the results of observations and interviews. The participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The participants of this study were students in the 2022/2023 school year, especially class VII of Satria Galdin Junior High School, as many as 20 people. The results of this study can conclude that good classroom management supported by the application of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method in teaching English vocabulary is proven to be effective for student's mastery of English vocabulary and helps students maximize and explore their abilities. The effectiveness is seen in autistic students at Satria Galdin Junior High School.

Postgraduate training at the Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana

Introduction. It is an essential requirement during the teaching process in the postgraduate the continuous scientific updating of the faculty members, both from the thematic and pedagogical point of view. Teachers must have skills to transmit their knowledge to students. The faculty is essential to achieve quality in postgraduate teaching. Objective. To characterize the postgraduate training of the University of Medical Sciences of Havana. Methods. Observational, descriptive, retrospective study, where the specialties, settings and faculty of each of the medical schools and postgraduate training centers of the university were described during the year 2021. The primary source for data collection was the databases of the Postgraduate Department of the UCMH. Results. The study included 11 faculties of Medical Sciences and 4 Postgraduate Centers, with 265 accredited scenarios and training in 69 specialties. In the year 2021, of 6 108 teachers, only 6.4% are consultants, 7.1% are associate profesor and 31.9% assistants. 18.9% of the teachers have a research category and 8.5% are doctors of science (PhD). The tutor/resident ratio was 0.69. The distribution of teachers with higher categories, PhDs in science and teachers with research category shows great variability, depending on the postgraduate training center. Conclusions. During the year 2021, postgraduate training at the UCMH was characterized by its heterogeneity, with 69 specialties, several training centers; where the quality of the faculty depends on the training scenario.

Evaluating the efficacy and drawbacks of traceability technology in the quality assurance of the food supply chain

The food industry can significantly benefit from blockchain technology by increasing transparency and visibility throughout the supply chain because it enables end-to-end data traceability in the food retail network. A blockchain does not require a central authority to control all data, reducing organizations’ need to disclose their proprietary information. All supply chain participants share only the data essential for a specific record or transaction. In this study, peer-reviewed journal articles were used as secondary data sources for data collection regarding blockchain usage in the food sector. After analyzing the collected data, key findings were organized into relevant themes to address the study’s objectives using content analysis. Organizations can adopt a cost-benefit analysis in the food industry when traceability technology is combined with blockchain. Transparency increases revenue and profitability, especially in segments where consumers are willing to pay. However, several risks and challenges must be addressed, including vulnerabilities, piracy, contractual disputes, and hacking. Using smart contracts, blockchain automates production processes and facilitates real-time order settlement. Even the most secure cryptocurrencies on the blockchain can be traced to varying degrees, emphasizing the importance of blockchain transaction reliability. To address privacy concerns and enable data-sharing capabilities, food companies should integrate blockchain with the Internet of Things (IoT). Using blockchain technology in food supply chain and packaging operations can also enhance transparency and traceability by enabling consumers to scan product codes using a mobile app.

COVID-19 Health Information System Assessments

Abstract In the second presentation, the results from the 8 PHIRI assessments conducted between January 2022 and April 2023, that aim to map the health information systems (HIS) that monitor the effects of COVID-19 on population health, assessing the COVID-19 health information flows in European countries, will be presented. The mapping includes an assessment of the underlying needs and how these relate to current gaps in the European HISs. Additionally, it investigates potential future needs and gaps to which PHIRI can respond through its services. The methodology followed to perform the assessment as well as the topics covered such as data collection and data sources, data analysis and data management, development and use of indicators, human and technical resources, knowledge translation, reporting and dissemination will be outlined. Finally, the identified strengths and weakness across countries with connected tailored recommendations for more resilience health information systems will be showcased, setting the scene for the panel discussion later on.

LEGAL PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS DUE TO EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS BASED ON LAW NO. 8 OF 1999 CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION

This research is aimed at answering questions about the government's role in protecting consumers. to food products, and the responsibility of producers to consumers in handling consumer complaints related to food products that are not suitable. This is a qualitative research with a normative legal research approach, namely library law research. The procedure in this study was carried out by selecting themes, exploring information, determining research directions, collecting data sources, presenting data, and compiling research reports. Meanwhile, this study used qualitative data analysis techniques based on literature data about research variables. The results of this study indicate that the government's role in protecting consumers against food and beverage products that have expired is to develop consumer protection in Indonesia and to implement law enforcement on applicable laws and regulations.A form of consumer protection provided by the government as a protector of the consumer community and also as a coach for business actors. While the handling of consumer complaints related to the circulation of expired food products is carried out by the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) by opening a service unit that accommodates all consumer complaints.

Implementation of the eco-tourism destination concept in community forest use: Case study at the tourism object of Gunung Dago, Parung Panjang, Bogor

This research aims to analyze the implementation of the ecotourism concept in forest utilization in the Mount Dago Tourism Area, Parung Panjang. The ecotourism concept is a sustainable approach to natural resource management that integrates nature conservation efforts, local economic development, and active participation of local communities. By implementing an ecotourism approach in forest utilization, it is hoped that balanced social, economic, and environmental benefits can be achieved. The method for conducting research uses a qualitative study approach. Collecting data sources were collected through participatory observation, interviews with various relevant stakeholders, and analysis of forest management and tourism documents. The research sample consisted of forest managers, local community members, tourism entrepreneurs, and visitors involved in this study. The results of this research provide an understanding of implementing the ecotourism concept in forest use in the Mount Dago Natural Tourism Area. These findings can be used as a basis for developing and piloting other natural tourism destinations to apply the concept of sustainable forest management with an ecotourism approach. This research also provides insight to relevant stakeholders, including forest managers, local communities, and tourism entrepreneurs, about the benefits of tourist destinations implementing the eco-tourism concept.

Memahami Androgogi dan Pedagogi: Pendekatan Efektif dalam Membimbing Pembelajaran Orang Dewasa

The purpose of writing this work is to determine the differences, applications and strategies of androgogy and pedagogy in the context of adult learning. This research uses a literature review method by collecting data sources from various academic sources to understand the differences and effectiveness of andragogy and pedagogy in adult education. Data were analyzed qualitatively to formulate a comprehensive understanding of the two approaches. The results of this work are a) The main difference between andragogy and pedagogy is the learning orientation, where andragogy focuses on students, while pedagogy focuses more on the role of the teacher. Understanding these differences is important in choosing a learning approach. b) the need to develop a more holistic approach to adult education that combines elements of andragogy and pedagogy, taking into account individual needs, creativity and available resources. c) The application of the spiritual andragogy approach increases the motivation and learning outcomes of adult students, but weaknesses arise because adult students have difficulty choosing learning materials according to their interests.

Critical Issues in the Methods of Data Collection in Geoinformatics and Environmental Sciences

A successful geographic or environmental research is partly dependent on the sources and methods of data collection, data analysis and result presentation. This study examined two broad sources of data collection to include (i) primary: direct field or in-situ measurements, count, observation, administration of questionnaire, use of check list and Focus Group Discussions, and (ii) secondary: documented materials (including published and unpublished statistics/materials) residents in government and Non-Governmental Agencies (such as World Health and Food and Agricultural organizations), and private geoinformation organizations. Other sources of secondary data collection identified include research institutes such as the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) for the provision of Satellite Images for landuse and environmental studies, and Universities that deals with science and technology issues such as the Departments of Geography, Environmental Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning and Surveying/Geoinformatics. The evaluated major materials/tools/equipment used for data collections. The findings revealed that although primary data seems more reliable because of the close watch and methods of their collection, the cost and time it takes to generate them are very expensive hence, most people tend to rely on secondary sources of data for their use. The secondary sources may be relatively cheap but may be fraught with Spatial Data Quality issues. The study demonstrated that both primary and secondary datasets proved very useful in geographic and environmental change studies. A review of an empirical study of ‘urbanization impact on climate change in West Africa city of Warri, Delta State, Nigeria’ was used to validate this study.

Negative Imperfective Verb Form in Kanuri

This paper examines Negative Imperfect Verb Form in Kanuri text within the framework of descriptive linguistics adopting the works of Cyffer (2009) model of approach in analyzing negation types in Kanuri. In conducting the research, both sources of data collection were employed: the primary source includes a Kanuri written text Nyariwa Kanuribe, where all the various place where the Negations negating the imperfective verb occurred where underlined and extracted from the text for data presentation and analysis. The study also employed the secondary source of data collection where three linguists from the Kanuri section of the department of languages and Linguistics University of Maiduguri, Nigeria were engaged to validate the data collected from the text. The outcome of the study reveals that there are two particle used in negating the imperfective verbs form in the text and study identified these particles are ba and bawo are bound morpheme negating imperfective verbs form in Kanuri. Finally the study identified eighty one instances of the two negation particle with their number of occurrences and their percentages in the text analyzed.

Impact of Corporate Social Performance on Profitability: A Case Study of Listed Indian Companies

Purpose: This section outlines the main objective of the research and what the study aims to achieve. In this case, the purpose is to investigate the relationship between corporate social performance (CSP) and financial performance in firms listed on BSE and NSE. The purpose is to understand if there is a connection between these two aspects of business performance.
 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: This section describes the methodology and approach used to conduct the research. It mentions the data collection methods, data sources, and analysis techniques. In this case, the design/methodology/approach involves collecting seven years' mean data of corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending and three years' mean data of financial performance, followed by regression analysis to assess the relationship between CSP and financial performance.
 
 Findings: This section presents the key results and outcomes of the research. It summarizes what the data analysis and regression analysis revealed about the relationship between CSP and financial performance for the firms listed on BSE and NSE. This is where the main discoveries and insights are shared.
 
 Research, Practical & Social Implications: Here, the broader implications of the research are discussed. This includes how the findings of the study can impact future research in the field, practical applications for businesses, and the potential social consequences of the relationship between CSP and financial performance. It looks at the "So what?" aspect of the research.
 
 Originality/Value: In this section, the paper highlights the originality and value it brings to the existing body of knowledge. It discusses how the research contributes to the field and why it is important. This section emphasizes the significance of the study's findings and how they can add to the understanding of the topic.

Nursing Specialists Training at Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana

Introduction: the academic training process for nursing professionals in the organizational form of the specialties has shown in recent years a rapid development that becomes a transformative element that promotes higher links in the development and consolidation of Nursing as a science. Objective: characterize the training of Nursing specialists at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana. Methods: observational, descriptive, retrospective study. The primary source for data collection was the databases of the Postgraduate Directorate of the UCMH. Results: six nursing specialty training programs developed in nine faculties of Medical Sciences and a Postgraduate Study Center, with 19 teaching scenarios, were included. The specialty of comprehensive community nursing is the one with the largest number of training settings, with a total of 103 residents, of which 56,3 % are in their first year of training. The specialties of comprehensive community and intensive nursing and emergency are the ones with the highest student enrollment. Of the total number of professors that make up the faculty, 37,6 % are graduates and 24,5 % are nursing specialists. 14,1 % have a scientific degree and 66,2 % have a master's degree in science. 29 (11,0 %) are full professors, 163 (61,9 %) are assistant professors, 55 (21,0 %) are assistants, and 16 (6,1 %) are instructors. Assistant professors represent more than 50 % of the total faculty in all nursing specialties. Of the total number of teachers, 37 have doctorate degrees in particular sciences and 174 have master's degrees in sciences related to training. Conclusions. Postgraduate nursing training at UCMH was characterized by the development of six specialties in several training centers, with a faculty with a high teaching and research level.

Poverty Reduction Strategies: An Assessment of Development Initiatives in Africa

The objective of virtually all development initiatives in Africa is poverty reduction. The crippling challenge of poverty facing most African states is, by no means, a fresh one. However, the problem has assumed a disturbing dimension at the turn of the 21st Century, if we compare African states with emerging economies in the global south. The paper adopts functionalism as a theoretical framework due to the fact that African states have embraced the idea of integration, with African Union (AU) being a potential instrument of realising their d `evelopment aspirations. Relying on secondary sources of data collection, it sought to gain in-depth understanding of previous studies, in order to gain fresh insight and enriched perspectives. The paper examined selected continental and global development initiatives, as well as their impact towards achieving the goal of poverty reduction in Africa. While noting that political stability is a major precondition for economic growth, the paper noted that most African states are at sub-optimal level of economic performance because of high level of impunity among the political leadership, abuse of due process and failure to adhere to global best practices. The paper observed that the realities of the present interdependent world system dictate that there is no alternative to global partnership if African states are desirous to make a break from their stunted growth and vicious cycle of poverty. The paper recommends that African states need to re- tool and refine their development strategies along the Asian trajectory. It concludes that only an African consensus on the utility of an integration framework can help advance the goal of poverty reduction in the continent.

Enrolment, utilisation, and best practices followed by hemodialysis patients concerning government and private health insurance schemes in tertiary care hospital

BackgroundEnd-stage renal disease (ESRD) consequences have reached epidemic proportions in India, and disease rates are expected to rise further. Every year, around 0.22 million new patients with renal diseases are diagnosed in India. ESRD poses a significant hurdle to receiving affordable therapy due to the exorbitant charges associated with accessing treatment in corporate hospitals. ObjectiveTo investigate hemodialysis patients' enrolment patterns, utilisation rates, and best practices concerning government and private health insurance schemes in a tertiary care hospital setting. MethodsA multi-centric and prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at tertiary care hospitals. Sources of data collection were patients and family members. The questionnaires included sections related to patient demographics, insurance enrollment details, utilisation patterns, and satisfaction with insurance coverage. ResultsResponses were collected from 385 patients undergoing treatment at tertiary care hospitals. The most utilised plans were health cards 107 (29.8%), private schemes 99 (27.6%), Central Government schemes 66 (18.4%), followed by trust 50 (13.9%), society schemes 30 (8.4%), and state schemes 7 (1.9%). The most common Central Government insurance scheme was Employee State Insurance, with 63 (17.5%) of patients enrolled, followed by Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme 2 (0.6%) and Central Government Health Scheme 1 (0.3%). Among those with State Insurance, the Chief Minister Relief Fund Government of Karnataka 3 (0.8%), followed by the Arogya Bhagya Scheme 1 (0.3%). ConclusionsThe utilisation rates of insurance benefits were relatively high among hemodialysis patients, demonstrating the significance of insurance coverage in facilitating their healthcare needs.

Obstacle Adaptive Smooth Path Planning for Mobile Data Collector in the Internet of Things

In the edge-based Internet of Things (IoT) era, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are the prime source for data collection. In such WSNs, mobile edge nodes such as mobile sinks (MSs) are the superior means to collect sensed data by visiting rendezvous points (RPs). However, WSNs are often obstacle-ridden, which creates hurdles to the movement of the MSs. Most of the existing path planning works dealing with obstacles do not address optimal and smooth path construction. In other words, they have not considered a) optimizing the number of RPs and constructing a feasible path and b) smoothing the constructed path by considering sharp edges and convexity of the obstacle perimeter. In this paper, we address all such issues and develop an efficient scheme for determining an optimal number of RPs using a greedy approach to the set-cover problem and optimized path construction, both in polynomial time. Then, we apply the modified BUG2 algorithm to construct an obstacle-free path, which is then smoothed using the concept of the Bezier curve. Extensive simulations show the superiority of our proposed scheme over the existing algorithms in terms of energy consumption, latency, and so on.

Meta-Analysis: The Effect of E-Learning-Based Mind Mapping on Students' Critical Thinking Skills

critical thinking skills. The type of research is meta-analysis research. The data sources in this meta-analysis research are 11 national and international journals that have been published from 2018-2023. The method of selecting data sources is the PRISMA method. The process of searching for data sources through Google Scholar, Eric and Proquest. The technique of collecting data sources is direct observation and documentation through the journal database. Data analysis is quantitative analysis by calculating the effect size value, standard error and average value (mean) with the help of the JSAP application. The results of this study indicate that the average effect size value is = 0.812 with high criteria. This finding explains that the e-learning-based mind mapping model has a significant effect on students' critical thinking skills. The e-learning-based mind mapping model fosters critical thinking skills so that it supports students' digital literacy in learning

Effects of Debtors’ Management on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Nandi County, Kenya

Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) are key components of the economy and social development. However, it’s experiencing both internal and external issues that should be handled. The study attempted to identify the effects of business financial parameters on the performance of SACCOS in Nandi County. Specifically, the study investigated the effects of the management of loan debtors on the financial performance of SACCOs in Nandi County. The study was guided by liquidity preference theory, human capital theory, efficient structure theory, and Pecking order theory. The study used a descriptive research design to examine all the influences on financial performance. The target population was therefore all the ten SACCOS in Nandi County registered and licensed as of January 2023, where eighty-seven employees were randomly sampled to participate. The primary sources of data collection used in data collection were structured questionnaires as the main tool. Content validity was used to determine the validity, while Cronchbach’s alpha coefficient was used to determine the reliability of the research instrument. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics, tables and narratives were used, and for inferential statistics, correlations and regression analyses were used. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS) helped with data analysis. The study findings indicated that there was a positive and significant effect of loan debt management on the performance of Saccos in Nandi County (t = 9.833, P < 0.05). The study recommended that Sacco management should maintain a credit policy manual to help in debt recovery and even avail the required resources needed for effective management of loan debtors.

Enhancing Peace and Security through Ethno - Religious Tolerance in Nigeria for Sustainable Development

In recent times, the spate of insecurity through ethno-religious intolerance in Nigeria, a heterogeneous society has become an issue of concern. The paper scrutinized ethnic and religious tolerance as means of fostering peace and security in Nigeria for sustainable development. Peace and Security are germane in the development of every nation; but can only be achieved through tolerance among the ethnic and religious groups. The study employed descriptive and historical methods to elicit information. The significance of peace and security to development; together with the synergy between ethno- religious tolerance, peace and security were discussed. Primary and secondary sources of data collection which includes observation, text books, magazines, journals, and others were consulted in the documentation of the outcome of this research. The findings revealed that ethno-religious tolerance promotes harmony and enabling environment for healthy business operations that enhances growth across all sectors. The paper recommended that the government, religious and community leaders should enlighten the masses on the significance of tolerance, sincere dialogue; reconciliation, among others; which would serve as instruments to uphold peace and douse security challenges currently bedeviling the nation. It therefore behooves on the government to employ the necessary template for good governance embedded in peace and security for development to flourish. Religious leaders should ensure that right religious tenets are taught and practiced in order to discourage religious sentiments or fanaticism. Such would entrench national integration and peaceful co-existence among associates of various ethnic and religious affiliations for ultimate stability and sustainable development. Keywords: Peace, Security, Ethnicity, Religion, Tolerance, Sustainable Development