Specific Training Research Articles

Organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of the readiness of future physical training and sports instructors for professional activity

Today, physical training and sports instructors play a key role in the training of military personnel of various categories and age groups, because in the process of professional activity they ensure the development and improvement of: physical qualities and military-applied skills; psychophysical readiness to act in extreme conditions, etc. The theoretical research was carried out in accordance with the plan of the initiative scientific project "SPT Instructor, 2022-2025" with the participation of leading specialists in physical training (physical education of various population groups) of representatives of specialized departments of higher military educational institutions (institutions of higher education) of Ukraine (in accordance with agreements on interdepartmental cooperation). According to the results of the analysis of the scientific and methodological literature by the members of the scientific research group, it was established that empirical studies that comprehensively reveal the peculiarities of the organization of the training process of instructors in physical training and sports in institutions of the security and defense sector of Ukraine are rare, which emphasizes the relevance of the chosen direction of scientific research. Research methods: axiomatic, experience of organizing the system of physical and special physical training of military personnel, idealization, instrumental, historical and logical, departure from the concrete, formalization. As a result of the research, we have developed organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of the readiness of future instructors in physical training and sports for professional activity (using the example of servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine who study at the courses of instructors in physical training and sports).

Exploring seafarers' knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in SEEMP: A strategic training framework for enhancing seafarers' competence in energy-efficient ship operations

With 2.89 % of global carbon emissions caused by human activity, the maritime industry faces an imminent challenge in curbing its carbon footprint despite regulatory initiatives. As the shipping sector expands, the industry faces a projected increase in carbon emissions. Recognizing the key role of seafarers in emission reduction, this article introduces a comprehensive training framework designed to enhance awareness, knowledge, understanding, and skills for implementing energy-efficient ship operations. This study utilizes structural equation modeling to assess the effectiveness of seafarers' training on energy-efficient operation of ships (EEOS) by surveying 144 seafarers across 42 shipping companies worldwide and using structured questionnaires. This study found significant positive correlations between implementing the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and the training programs initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and shipping companies. The results of this study indicate that traditional institutional and specialized training programs on EEOS are relatively ineffective for seafarers in implementing SEEMP onboard ships. Furthermore, the study argues that computer and simulator-based training facilitates knowledge, understanding, and proficiency of SEEMP among seafarers more effectively than the onboard training provided by the ship's master and the chief engineer. The proposed training framework emphasizes the importance of initial training using the IMO E-Learning course and IMO “Train the Trainer” programs, followed by shipping companies' in-house training by classification societies, company project teams, and simulator-based training by service providers. The study proposes a strategic training framework that encompasses in-house training conducted by shipping companies in collaboration with partners, simulator-based training provided by specialized training providers, and ongoing onboard training facilitated by the vessel's master and chief engineer, with integration of computer-based training (CBT). This strategic approach intends to improve seafarers' competence in energy-efficient ship operations to meet predetermined carbon intensity targets, which aligns with the broader goal of leading the maritime industry toward a future of net-zero emissions.

Malaysian Medical Students’ Career Intention (MMSCI): a cross-sectional study

BackgroundIn recent years, there have been many instances of negative sentiments expressed by and resignations observed from doctors working in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia. However, little is known about the perspectives of medical students and their career intentions. This study aims to determine the current Malaysian medical students’ career intentions immediately after graduation and upon completing the 2 years of housemanship and to establish the factors influencing these intentions.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 859 Malaysian medical students from 21 medical schools who voluntarily completed a self-administered online questionnaire that was disseminated by representatives from medical schools nationwide and social media platforms of a national medical student society.Results37.8% of the respondents were optimistic about a career with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia in the future. Most of the respondents (91.2%) plan to join and complete the MOH Housemanship programme as soon as possible after graduation, with the majority of them (66.2%) planning to complete it in their state of origin. After 2 years of Housemanship programme, only more than half of the respondents (63.1%) plan to continue their careers in MOH. Slightly more than a quarter (27.1%) of the total respondents plan to emigrate to practise medicine, with 80.7% of them planning to return to Malaysia to practise medicine after some years or after completing specialisation training. Combining the career intentions of Malaysian medical students immediately after graduation and upon completion of the 2 years housemanship programme, only a slight majority (57.5%) of the respondents plan to continue their career in MOH eventually. Most of the respondents (85.0%) intend to specialise.ConclusionA concerning number of Malaysian medical students plan to leave the Ministry of Health workforce, the main healthcare provider in Malaysia, in the future. Urgent government interventions are needed to address the underlying factors contributing to the potential exodus of future doctors to prevent further straining of the already overburdened healthcare system, posing a significant threat to public well-being. An annual national study to track medical students’ career intentions is recommended to gather crucial data for the human resources for health planning in Malaysia.

Accelerating Clinical Text Annotation in Underrepresented Languages: A Case Study on Text De-Identification.

Clinical notes contain valuable information for research and monitoring quality of care. Named Entity Recognition (NER) is the process for identifying relevant pieces of information such as diagnoses, treatments, side effects, etc., and bring them to a more structured form. Although recent advancements in deep learning have facilitated automated recognition, particularly in English, NER can still be challenging due to limited specialized training data. This exacerbated in hospital settings where annotations are costly to obtain without appropriate incentives and often dependent on local specificities. In this work, we study whether this annotation process can be effectively accelerated by combining two practical strategies. First, we convert usually passive annotation tasks into a proactive contest to motivate human annotators in performing a task often considered tedious and time-consuming. Second, we provide pre-annotations for the participants to evaluate how recall and precision of the pre-annotations can boost or deteriorate annotation performance. We applied both strategies to a text de-identification task on French clinical notes and discharge summaries at a large Swiss university hospital. Our results show that proactive contest and average quality pre-annotations can significantly speed up annotation time and increase annotation quality, enabling us to develop a text de-identification model for French clinical notes with high performance (F1 score 0.94).

Measurement and evaluation of personal attenuation rating before and after the training of the noise-exposed workers wearing foam earplugs

Objective: To measure and compare the difference of personal attenuation rating (PAR) of the workers wearing foam earplugs before and after the training, and to evaluate the effect of ear protector wearing training on the noise protection. Methods: In February 2023, 94 workers exposed to noise in a machinery manufacturing factory were selected as subjects. The production noise in the workplace was measured and subjects were trained to wear earplugs. The PAR values of wearing 3M 1110 foam test earplugs were measured and recorded before and after the training by using the fit testing of hearing protection device. The differences between the actual PAR values with nominal values and the noise attenuation values in related standards were compared, and the protective effect of hearing protection device before and after training was evaluated. Results: The average age of the subjects was (36.76±11.48) years old, the average length of service was (16.34±11.64) years, and the average exposure time to noise was (15.67±11.64) years. The noise detection results of the subjects' posts were ranged from 80.1 to 94.3 dB (A). The results of subjects wore 3M 1110 foam test earplugs for fit testing showed that the binaural PAR value after training was (19.3±6.4) dB (A), which was significantly higher than that before training (11.1±7.4) dB (A) (t=13.31, P<0.001). After training, 11 people (11.70%) could reach the corrected noise reduction value (NRR value), 26 people (27.66%) could reach the standard of single noise reduction value (SNR value) ×0.6, and 84 people (89.36%) could reach the standard of (NRR-7) /2. The under protection rate of hearing protectors after training (7.45%) was significantly lower than that before training (45.74%), and the difference of different protection levels before and after training was statistically significant (χ(2)=40.83, P<0.001) . Conclusion: It is suggested that enterprises should use the fit testing instead of nominal value estimation to evaluate the noise reduction effect of hearing protection device. Special training on the selection and use of hearing protection device should be strengthened, so as to ensure that workers wear them correctly and improve the protective effect of hearing protection device.

Examining stress and coping levels of patriarchal men with autistic children who receive special sports training in Türkiye

Our study aims to explore the factors affecting the stress levels and coping mechanisms of parents with children on the autism spectrum in patriarchal societies. The study group consisted of fathers (n = 183; x̅=44.6) of children diagnosed with autism between the ages of 18–55 living in Izmir province. As a data collection tool; ‘Personal Information Form’ prepared by the researcher to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of Turkish fathers; ‘Stress Self-Assessment Checklist (SSAC)’, ‘Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ)’ was used. It is crucial for partners of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to support each other, a principle that holds true for fathers within patriarchal structures as well. Simply put, when parents of autistic individuals support each other, stress levels are reduced. Additionally, increased enrollment of the child in specialized education, especially those incorporating physical activities, serves as a stress-reducing factor. Another significant factor in reducing stress is the employment status of the mother. According to this finding, in patriarchal societies (such as ours), mothers are not obligated to stay at home and care for the child; they can pursue employment. Indeed, a noteworthy outcome of our study is the decrease in paternal stress when the mother is employed.

Smartphone-based diagnostics with coherent and infrared imaging for cultural heritage

Abstract Nondestructive optical techniques are crucial in heritage science for monitoring the condition of artworks in full field. Various imaging methods based on infrared and interferometry techniques have been proposed, but they often require specialized training and expensive equipment. This paper explores the emerging field of smartphone science and its potential to revolutionize artwork diagnostics, especially for cultural institutions with limited budgets. The smartphone science approach is divided into using the device ‘as is’ or enhancing it with add-on sensors. After a concise overview of smartphone sensing in different fields, the paper demonstrates smartphone-based optical diagnostics on traditional wooden painting models, employing coherent techniques like laser speckle imaging and moiré fringe technique, and infrared techniques like reflectography and thermography. The comparison of obtained results with established instrumentation in the field clearly shows that smartphone-based diagnostics have the potential to greatly contribute to cultural heritage preservation and conservation, transforming the field’s accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

Specialized Program for Senior Citizens of Selected Cities of National Capital Region- Philippines, towards a Revitalized Quality of Life and Improved Benefits and Privileges

The protection on the welfare of the senior citizens was first established in 1992. Republic Act No. 7432 of 1992 is an act to utilize the contribution of elderly to national building, grant the benefits and special privileges, and for any other purposes. The aim of the study is to assess elderly availment of Benefits and Privileges of Senior Citizens in terms of health; social; financial; education; and employment. Likewise, it also includes the problems encountered and the solution offered in the availment of benefits and privileges of the Senior Citizens. The study made used of three hundred sixty (360) respondents, which is compose of two groups of respondents, the senior citizen and barangay OSCA officials. Assessments revealed the following results: The common benefits and privileges enjoy by the elderly adult include: free health checkup and medicines, and discounts in private services. Free movie and access to recreational facilities; access to basic education and being offered with job opportunities fitted to their skills and talents. Moreover, the most serious problems encountered by the senior citizens is the limited medical services due to lack of adequate facilities. However, the highly recommended solution is centered on employment benefits particularly in making ties with companies which may offer job to the senior citizens. Finally, the specialized program maybe proposed should focus on dental services, recreational facilities, more discounts to grocery items; special training course; and employment

Hospital Preparedness Analysis in Disaster Management : Literature Review

Under Act No. 44 of 2009, hospitals have a responsibility to actively engage in disaster situations, provide services to victims as they can, and have an accident prevention and disaster management system. This research aims to find out how prepared some hospitals are in disaster management based on some library studies. The preparation of this article uses a method of systematic literature review using 10 articles from 2019 to 2024 from search databases, namely Google Scholar, Garuda, Sage Journals, and ScienceDirect. Although hospitals have policies and standard operational procedures to cope with disasters, the findings suggest that their implementation by health personnel is not optimal. Although disaster response teams, K3RS teams, and abuse teams have been formed, education and training efforts are still not at their maximum. Hospitals are important in disaster management, but many still need improvements such as special guidelines, infrastructure, and intensive training. Preparedness includes planning, organization, movement, control, and recovery. Ready hospitals have emergency response teams, training programs, and early warning systems.

Using Wind Energy to Carry out Basketball Special Physical Fitness Training—Calculation and Research on Aerodynamic Efficiency of Integrated Wind Turbine in Stadiums and Gymnasiums

This study investigates the feasibility of using wind energy for basketball special physical fitness training by combining wind turbines in stadiums and gyms. The investigation focuses on measuring the aerodynamic efficiencies of the combined wind turbine systems. It starts with an analysis of wind energy utilization for fitness training, which signifies the potential benefit of harnessing the renewable energy in sports facilities. The investigation into the aerodynamic efficiency of the combined wind turbine systems, considers factors such as speed of wind, size of turbine, and energy output. Numerical simulation and measurements are conducted to determine the optimal design and placement of wind turbines in stadiums and gymnasiums. The results demonstrate the potential of wind energy to supplement traditional power sources in sports facilities, and provide sustainable energy solutions while boosting fitness and environmental awareness. The study reveals that with an average speed of 8 m/s, a properly integrated wind turbine system in a stadium or gymnasium can generate approximately 11-23% of the facility's electricity demand. This translates to an annual energy production of 510-1200 kWh per turbine, depending on the specific location and design considerations. The aerodynamic efficacy of the integrated wind turbine system is estimated to be around 40-50%, indicating a significant potential for energy savings and environmental impact reduction.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS' VIEWS ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES

&lt;p&gt;This research attempts to present the perspectives of higher education students regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language teaching interventions, with an emphasis on secondary education students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Although AI applications are associated in the literature with Education (AIED), the interest of the research community was revived in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT. This Large Language Model can generate text and quickly attract millions of users. This triggered expectations for potential benefits but also raised concerns about potential risks that may arise in the context of Special Education and Training (SET). Considering the above, the methodology utilized a mixed analysis of an online questionnaire administered to 120 students from "language" departments in Greece (Kalamata). In the results, expectations for skill improvement were expressed, but there were also concerns about providing ready-made answers. In addition, students expect resistance from parents and colleagues but support from the students themselves. The research highlighted the expected barriers and facilitators that students perceive they will encounter, of which the need for staff training was emphasized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/soc/0871/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Medical Coders' Use of the ICD-10-CM "Unspecified" Codes for Head and Brain Injury in Emergency Department Settings.

In the emergency department (ED) setting, prioritizing triage and patient care may lead to challenges in capturing detailed documentation necessary for specific International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding in medical records. Consequently, the prevalent use of the "unspecified head injury" code poses concerns about the precision of ED-based administrative billing claims data when analyzed for public health surveillance of nonfatal traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Understanding the perspective of medical coders can illuminate coding processes and opportunities to enhance coding accuracy for TBI and other head injuries in the ED. This evaluation explores medical coders' perspectives and challenges when assigning ICD-10-CM codes to head injuries in the ED. This qualitative evaluation utilized a phenomenological approach, which employed semi-structured interviews to understand medical coders' perspectives, processes, and coding determinations for head injuries in the ED. Interviews were conducted using a HIPAA-compliant video-based platform between July 2022 and January 2023. Seventeen medical coders with ED coding experience were interviewed. Their backgrounds were diverse, though most had more than 15years of experience. Four qualitative themes emerged, which highlighted challenges with lack of detailed documentation, defaulting to unspecified codes, time, and productivity pressure, and additional insights into coders' assumptions and code determination processes. Medical coders expressed challenges assigning ICD-10-CM codes to the highest level of specificity, citing issues including insufficient documentation by ED providers and terminology variations. Workplace time constraints and pressure for expedited claims also led to defaulting to unspecified codes. This evaluation highlights the need for improved documentation consistency and detail in ED records to facilitate accurate ICD-10-CM coding. Alleviating time pressures, improving algorithms, and offering specialized training opportunities to medical coders could be helpful steps to improve coding specificity and data accuracy for head injuries in the ED.

GENEVIC: GENetic data Exploration and Visualization via Intelligent interactive Console.

The vast generation of genetic data poses a significant challenge in efficiently uncovering valuable knowledge. Introducing GENEVIC, an AI-driven chat framework that tackles this challenge by bridging the gap between genetic data generation and biomedical knowledge discovery. Leveraging generative AI, notably ChatGPT, it serves as a biologist's "copilot." It automates the analysis, retrieval, and visualization of customized domain-specific genetic information, and integrates functionalities to generate protein interaction networks, enrich gene sets, and search scientific literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, and arXiv, making it a comprehensive tool for biomedical research. In its pilot phase, GENEVIC is assessed using a curated database that ranks genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and cognition, based on their effect weights from the Polygenic Score (PGS) Catalog, thus enabling researchers to prioritize genetic variants in complex diseases. GENEVIC's operation is user-friendly, accessible without any specialized training, secured by Azure OpenAI's HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, and evaluated for its efficacy through real-time query testing. As a prototype, GENEVIC is set to advance genetic research, enabling informed biomedical decisions. GENEVIC is publicly accessible at https://genevicanath2024.streamlit.app. The underlying code is open-source and available via GitHub at https://github.com/bsml320/GENEVIC.git (also at https://github.com/anath2110/GENEVIC.git).

Financial Literacy Skills as an Effort to form Smart Character in Managing Finances in Karya Utama High School Students

Financial Literacy is knowledge, skills and beliefs that influence attitudes and behavior to improve the quality of decision making and financial management to achieve community welfare. Implementing financial education in order to increase public financial literacy is very necessary because based on a survey conducted by the OJK in 2022, the financial literacy index of the Indonesian population is 49.68 percent, an increase compared to 2013, 2016 and 2019 which were only 21.84 percent each. , 29.70 percent, and 38.03 percent. Service activities were carried out at Karya Utama Private High School Jl. Education No. 23 Marindal Satu, Patumbak District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra was held on May 20 2024. This activity is a form of socialization and special training for students of Karya Utama Private High School Jl. Education No. 23 Marindal Satu, Patumbak District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra so that they can have financial literacy skills as an effort to build intelligent character in managing finances in Karya Utama High School students.

Smart Contracts Management: The Interplay of Data Privacy and Blockchain for Secure and Efficient Real Estate Transactions

The digital transformation of the real estate industry is being significantly influenced by blockchain technology and smart contracts, which promise enhanced efficiency, transparency, and security in transactions. This study aims to develop a secure and efficient smart contract management protocol that balances the benefits of blockchain with robust data privacy practices. The methodology involves descriptive analytics of transaction data from the Ethereum blockchain, feasibility studies using synthetic transaction data, and a regulatory compliance analysis to map the impact of different regions' regulations on blockchain adoption in real estate. The findings reveal that while smart contracts can automate various processes and reduce reliance on intermediaries, challenges related to data privacy and regulatory compliance persist. Higher privacy features in smart contracts are associated with increased execution costs, indicating a trade-off between privacy and cost efficiency. Smart contracts with privacy level 3 had an execution cost of 0.025 ETH, compared to those with privacy level 1 at 0.02 ETH. Integrating permissioned blockchains and zero-knowledge proofs offers a promising solution, though their complexity limits broader adoption. Zero-knowledge proofs maintained high privacy (achieving privacy levels of up to 0.76) at a reasonable computational cost (proof generation time of 1.9 seconds). Thus, the integration of permissioned blockchains and zero-knowledge proofs offers a promising pathway to address these challenges. However, the complexity of these techniques requires specialized knowledge, limiting broader adoption. The study concludes with recommendations to develop specialized training programs, collaborate on regulatory frameworks, invest in advanced cryptographic research, and implement targeted strategies to overcome adoption barriers. These efforts will contribute to the digital transformation of asset management, fostering innovation and enhancing the overall efficiency of real estate transactions.

Unveiling journalistic resilience: A blueprint for future crises

This research article presents an examination of the findings and recommendations drawn from a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) with senior journalists. The main aim was to develop a strategy to safeguard the skills and well-being of journalists in the face of potential future pandemics or crises. The FGDs were attended by experienced journalists whose focus was on rigorous reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. They represented press clubs from across Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In these discussions, participants presented the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategies they used to overcome these hurdles. In addition, the deliberations resulted in recommendations aimed at creating a safe environment for journalists to work, especially in crises. Using the analytical capabilities of the NVivo software, a thematic analysis was conducted to decipher the core themes of the FGDs. These themes have now been summarized in a set of consolidated recommendations that form the cornerstone of this research project. The recommendations advocate for improvements that include strengthening safety measures, prioritizing mental health and well-being, ensuring unimpeded access to important information, increasing legal protections, cultivating capacity-building opportunities, strengthening networks and collaborations, and introducing specialized training in health reporting. By implementing these recommendations, a framework can be created that strengthens journalists’ resilience in the face of crises. This article sees these findings not only as a blueprint for journalistic safety but also as evidence of the strength and adaptability of the journalistic community in the face of unprecedented challenges.

The distinctive speed-related strength of the arms and its relationship to the precision of completing the smashing skills in volleyball among the players of the Karbala Governorate Education Team for middle schools

The research was divided into four chapters, the first of which included an introduction and discussion of the research's significance. Speed is one of the most significant physical qualities for enhancing performance levels in various sports events and activities. In volleyball, the importance of research is stressed in how to increase strength defined by speed in volleyball players' arms. As one of the reasons for increasing the degree of performance in the precision of smash hits. The research topic focuses on players' weaknesses in the speed and accuracy of smash hit performance as a result of a deficiency in their arm power, which is defined by speed. As for the aim of the research, it is to identify the power characterized by speed for the arms and its relationship to the accuracy of the performance of the smash hit skill in volleyball. The researcher used the descriptive method and the research sample was selected from volleyball players for the Karbala Governorate Education Team for middle schools. To process the data, the researcher used statistical methods represented by the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, percentage and Pearson correlation coefficient. In the third chapter, the researcher presented and discussed the results, where the arithmetic mean and standard deviation of the research variables were extracted, and the researcher came out with the following conclusions, including: - There is a significant correlation between the crushing hit in volleyball by the front line players and the distinctive speed strength of the arms in the research sample. The most important recommendation was to provide special training to develop the distinctive speed strength of the arms of volleyball players.

Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards of Cytotoxic Agent Among Nurses Working at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan

Background: Cytotoxic agent is a substance that kills cells, including cancer cells, which may stop cancer cells fromdividing and growing and may cause tumors to shrink in size. These may have carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogeniceffects. Nurses are directly exposed to it while handling cytotoxic agents. Objective of the study was to find out the level ofknowledge regarding health hazards of cytotoxic agent among nurses working in B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital,Bharatpur Chitwan.Method: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted using non probability purposive sampling technique to collectthe information among 106 nurses. Self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzedby using SPSS version 22 and descriptive and inferential statistics were used.Result: The finding of the study showed that the majority of respondents (48.10%) had &lt;2 years of work experience andeducational level was Bachelor’s degree in nursing (74.50%). Only 12.30% had special course or training on health hazardsof cytotoxic agent. The majority of the respondents (98.10%) had good level of knowledge regarding exposure of cytotoxicagents and 75.50% had good level of knowledge regarding hazardous effects of cytotoxic agents. The overall level ofknowledge regarding health hazards of cytotoxic agents was good (88.70%).Conclusion: This study finding concluded that, nurses working at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital had good levelof knowledge regarding health hazards of cytotoxic agents. However, in-service education and training is required.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of artificial intelligence applications in medicine among physicians in Sudan: a national cross-sectional survey.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a rapidly developing tool within the medical landscape, globally aiding in diagnosis and healthcare management. However, its integration within healthcare systems remains varied across different regions. In Sudan, there exists a burgeoning interest in AI potential applications within medicine. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of AI applications in medicine among physicians in Sudan. The authors conducted a web-based survey cross-sectional analytical study using an online questionnaire-based survey regarding demographic details, knowledge, attitudes, and practice of AI distributing through various e-mail listings and social media platforms. A sample of 825 Physicians including doctors in Sudan with different ranks and specialties were selected using the convenient non-probability sampling technique. Out of 825 Physicians, 666 (80.7%) of Physicians have previous knowledge about AI. However, only a small number 123 (14.9%) were taught about AI during their time in medical school, even fewer, just 120 (14.5%) had AI-related lessons in their training program. Regarding attitude, 675 (81.8%) agree that AI is very important in medicine, almost the same number, 681 (82.6%) support the idea of teaching AI in medical schools. Practically, 535 (64.8%) of doctors, think that should get special training in using AI tools in healthcare. Excitingly 651 (78.9%) of physicians are interested in working with AI in future. Based on different ranks of doctors toward AI; Medical Officers exhibited the highest proportion at (32.7%) of knowledge and understanding of AI concepts, followed by House Officers at (16.7%) (p=0.076); regarding attitude, Medical Officers demonstrated the highest (31.6%) favorable attitude, followed by House Officers at (17.5%) (p=0.229); In practice also, Medical Officer showed the highest portion (28.0%) among participants (p=0.129). While there is a positive attitude and some level of AI practice, there remains a considerable gap in knowledge that needs addressing.

The educational impact of a comprehensive serious game within the university setting: Improving learning and fostering motivation

The integration of technology in higher education has transformed teaching, turning students into active participants in their learning. Faced with the limitations of conventional methods, the integration of technological and creative methods adapted to current demands is being sought.Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets is crucial in university education, especially in social sciences and law, where the lack of specialized technical training affects academic performance. This study analyzes the impact of incorporating serious games with technological tools and active teaching methods on students' motivation, engagement and academic performance.