Study Program Research Articles

Educational Data Mining in Higher Education: Building a Predictive Model for Retaining University Graduates as Master's Students

The goal of this study was to create a model for predicting the factors that influence graduates’ decisions to continue their studies at the master's level within the same institution. The research was conducted on the entire population of students ( N = 663) who started their studies at the Faculty of Education, University of East Sarajevo between 2008 and 2018 and completed their studies by 2021. Part of the data was collected from the faculty information systems and part through questionnaires. The results showed the artificial neural network had the highest classification accuracy while variables, the personal factors, the faculty offers quality, applicable and useful study programs, time to degree and place of residence have the best predictive value. This model can enable other institutions of higher education to create an inclusive environment that enhances student wellbeing, improves educational results, and increases institutional efficiency.

Promoting healthy school food environments and nutrition in Canada: a systematic review of interventions, policies, and programs.

The school food environment is a critical interface for child and adolescent nutrition, and there is a need to understand existing literature on Canadian school food environments to identify equity gaps and opportunities, and empower decision-makers to plan for future action. Literature on Canadian school food and nutrition interventions, policies, programs, and their effects on diets and nutritional status are synthesized and appraised in this systematic review. A search strategy was developed for each database used (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC, Cochrane Collaboration, Canadian Electronic Library, BiblioMap), with a combination of free text and controlled vocabulary, for articles published from 1990 to 2021. Unpublished data and grey literature were also searched. Quantitative and qualitative studies with an observational or intervention study design, reviews, or program evaluations conducted in Canadian schools with participants aged 5-19.9 years were included. Key study characteristics and risk of bias were extracted independently by 2 investigators using a standardized tool. A total of 298 articles were included (n = 192 peer reviewed and 106 from the grey literature), which were mostly conducted in Ontario (n = 52), British Columbia (n = 43), and Nova Scotia (n = 28). Twenty-four interventions, 5 nonevaluated programs, and 1 policy involved Indigenous populations. Overall, 86 articles measured and reported on effectiveness outcomes, including dietary intake; anthropometry; knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and physical activity. The literature remains largely heterogenous and primarily focused on nutrition education programs that use subjective assessments to infer changes in nutrition. A key facilitator to implementation and sustainability was community engagement, whereas key barriers were staff capacity, access to resources and funding, and consistent leadership. This review provides insight into Canadian school food and nutrition interventions, programs, and policies and uncovers important evidence gaps that require careful examination for future evaluations. Governments must create supportive environments that optimize nutrition for children and adolescents through equitable policies and programs. PROSPERO registration no. CRD42022303255.

PERCEPTIONS OF ANIMATED EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ON EFL LEARNERS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANXIETY IN ELESP SANATA DHARMA UNIVERSITY

Anxiety is known as foreign language anxiety when correlated to the learning of foreign languages. Animated educational videos can serve as excellent instruments for visually facilitating the courses. Although recent studies discussed the benefits of using video in educational activities and other similar subjects, only a few findings focused on the impact on EFL learners’ Foreign Language Anxiety. To provide a thorough description of the occurring phenomenon from the perspective of the research participants, the researcher used a qualitative approach. On the grounds of this, the researcher used convenience sampling as the preferred technique in collecting the sample, particularly comprehensive sampling. The research participants were 12 ELESP students studying in the English Language Education Study Program (ELESP). In terms of data collection, the researcher conducted an online survey using an open-ended questionnaire and an online interview. The findings revealed that there were two results based on this research. First, the use of animated educational videos both increases anxiety and reduces anxiety. Nonetheless, it was also found that the animated educational videos did not boost nor decrease EFL learners' anxiety about foreign languages. Second, the researcher found that topic and video editing were the aspects that influenced the EFL learners.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Dan Praktik Ibu Balita Tentang Komposisi Dan Informasi Nilai Gizi Makanan Kemasanan

Public awareness and ability to read food labels is still very low. A National Consumer Protection Agency survey stated that 6.7% of people in Indonesia pay attention to the completeness of food labels. One of the Messages of Balanced Nutrition is reading food labels. S1 Nutrition Study Program STIK Sint Carolus together with Nutritionists from the Galur Supporting Community Health Center provided counseling to mothers of toddlers on the topic "Let's Check the Coins (Composition and Nutritional Value Information) on Food Packaging" to 20 mothers of toddlers who visited the Posyandu. Counseling participants are given an identity and pretest form to fill out. The first session included material on definitions and food labels, and the second session provided material on how to read composition and nutritional value information. The third session involved practicing reading packaged food and conducting questions and answers and filling in the posttest form. After 3 days of providing material, monitoring and evaluation was carried out via Whatsapp. Based on the results of statistical analysis, 55% of mothers were classified as lacking knowledge during the pretest. However, it increased after nutrition education was carried out to 95% of mothers who were classified as well informed. The results of the Wilcoxon analysis show that there is a difference in knowledge between before and after counseling with p-value = 0.007. The results of monitoring and evaluation from 5 mothers, 100% of mothers had paid attention to food labels on packaging, especially composition and nutritional information. There has been a change in practice in reading food labels. Keywords: food labels; knowledge; nutrition information; nutrition counseling

Learning Model of Virtual Exhibition Using 3D Animation (Case Study: Exhibition Implementation Course in the Medan State Polytechnic Mice Study Program)

This study aims to determine the process of implementing virtual exhibitions using digital 3D animation technology, and to find out whether there are differences in students' understanding of exhibition learning before and after learning about virtual exhibitions. Research data obtained from questionnaires and tested descriptively and different test (t-test). The process of creating a virtual exhibition uses the Art steps website. The results of the study show that the process of making virtual exhibitions with Art steps is very helpful and there are differences in students' understanding before and after learning virtual exhibitions in exhibition learning. This study uses a quantitative and qualitative approach. This research develops an exhibition course that is held onsite to an exhibition that is held online so that even higher knowledge and skills are needed in the field of digital technology.

Teaching English at Tertiary Level: Motivating Students of Technical Study Programs

Student motivation has always concerned foreign language instructors. It has become more topical in recent years, after the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions, and the new global phenomenon known as remote learning. Previously, it has been claimed that teachers should pay greater attention to intrinsic motivation (e.g., curiosity, autonomy, interest in the subject, novelty), as only intrinsically motivated learners are kept motivated throughout the whole course of learning. It has been proven that extrinsic motivational factors (e.g., awards, positive feedback, good marks, pressure from the family) are inadequate to keep learners motivated over a long period. Still, psychologists suggest that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation must be activated to ensure an efficient learning process. The present research is aimed at investigating the view of the learners of technical study programs on intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors as regards foreign language learning, the interrelation between the teacher’s character, studying environment, classroom management, and family involvement in the studying process and motivation, as well as to investigate the factors that motivate the technical students to learn and kept them motivated in the remote learning setting. The author of this research surveyed 140 students of Riga Technical University of the technical study programs. The results showed that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are essential for student motivation in the post-pandemic time. However, in a crisis situation, even self-motivated students appear to lose their intrinsic motivation and seek support from families, peers, and teachers to stay motivated. The challenging, entertaining, and engaging tasks, good classroom management, and the application of digital teaching methods are appreciated by students in these times.

Implementasi Metode Prototype pada Pembuatan Web Portal TEFA House of Health Promotion

Health Promotion is a series of activities that strive for individuals to increase their knowledge related to health so that ultimately they can improve the quality of health. In order for the objectives of health promotion activities to be achieved, media is needed to support these activities. TeFa House of Health Promotion Polije is one of the TeFa (Teaching Factories) managed by the Health Promotion study program, Department of Health. TeFa was created as a forum for communication, information and health education, TeFa is also a means for lecturers to contribute to society by providing consultation services related to the development of public health promotion programs. To support this, a multifunctional platform is needed in the form of a webportal which is used to help TeFa. This research focuses on creating a web portal using one of the SDLC methods, namely prototype. The process of creating a web portal begins with extracting information through interviews with potential users. The results of this excavation process are information related to the features of the web portal, including articles, video, audio, pooling and chat. The process of creating a Web Portal is made using the PHP programming language and Laravel Framework. The testing process is carried out using the black box method to determine the functionality of each feature. The test results showed that the web portal was in accordance with the user's required features and each feature was functioning according to its function.

EFEKTIFITAS METODE SUGGESTOPEDIA DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN ENGLISH VOCABULARY

The purpose of this study was to describe the used of the suggestopedia method in learning English and the effectiveness of the suggestopedia method in increasing understanding of English vocabulary at Stikes Buleleng Pharmacy Study Program. This type of research was descriptive quantitative and qualitative research with the type of classroom action research (CAR). The subjects and place of this research were 41 students in the first semester of the Pharmacy Study Program. In collecting data, researcher used observation techniques, documentation, and measurement of learning achievement tests. As for the analysis, researcher used descriptive qualitative analysis techniques. The results shows that (1) the suggestopedia method was well applied in learning English and this was shown by the results of student observations, that the enthusiasm and activeness of students were very high in participating in learning by using suggestopedia method. (2) Learning by using suggestopedia method in English subjects has been declared effective, this is indicated by the results of student observations and student learning outcomes that have reached the criteria determined in this study.

An Equity-Focused Assessment of Evidence-Based Parenting Intervention Research.

Evidence-based parenting interventions (EBPI) support children and families to promote resilience, address emotional and behavioral concerns, and prevent or address issues related to child maltreatment. Critiques of EBPIs include concerns about their relevance and effectiveness for diverse populations when they are implemented at population scale. Research methods that center racial equity and include community-based participatory approaches have the potential to address some of these concerns. The purpose of the present review was to document the extent to which methods associated with promoting racial equity in research have been used in studies that contribute to the evidence base for programs that meet evidentiary standards for a clearinghouse that was developed to support the Family First Prevention Services Act in the United States. We developed a coding system largely based on the Culturally Responsive Evaluation model. A sample of 47 papers that are part of the evidence base for ten in-home parent skill-based programs were reviewed and coded. Only three of 28 possible codes were observed to occur in over half of the studies (including race/ethnicity demographic characteristics, conducting measure reliability for the study sample, and including information on socioeconomic status). Although the overall presence of equity-informed methods was low, a positive trend was observed over time. This review highlights ways in which rigorous research can incorporate racial equity into the planning, design, execution, and interpretation and dissemination of programs of study. We posit that doing so improves the external validity of studies while maintaining high-quality research that can contribute to an evidence base.

Development of competencies in the Medical Informatics Initiative (MII)-educational offers for acompetent and secure handling of medical data

In order to achieve the goals of the Medical Informatics Initiative (MII), staff with skills in the field of medical informatics and data science are required. Each consortium has established training activities. Further, cross-consortium activities have emerged. This article describes the concepts, implemented programs, and experiences in the consortia. Fifty-onenew professorships have been established and 10new study programs have been created: 1bachelor's degree and 6consecutive and 3part-time master's degree programs. Further, learning and training opportunities can be used by all MII partners. Certification and recognition opportunities have been created.The educational offers are aimed at target groups with abackground in computer science, medicine, nursing, bioinformatics, biology, natural science, and data science. Additional qualifications for physicians in computer science and computer scientists in medicine seem to be particularly important. They can lead to higher quality in software development and better support for treatment processes by application systems.Digital learning methods were important in all consortia. They offer flexibility for cross-location and interprofessional training. This enables learning at an individual pace and an exchange between professional groups.The success of the MII depends largely on society's acceptance of the multiple use of medical data in both healthcare and research. The information required for this is provided by the MII's public relations work. There is also an enormous need in society for medical and digital literacy.

“In-betweeners”: The brokering work of frontline workers during the New Zealand mycoplasma bovis outbreak

This article explores the brokering work performed by frontline workers during the recent New Zealand Mycoplasma bovis biosecurity outbreak and the subsequent eradication programme. The parent programme of study utilised a qualitative research design within a pragmatic orientation, and the dataset supporting this article comprised a subset of individual and group interviews conducted with fifteen frontline workers. The analysis indicates that in the process of meeting their various operational briefs, frontline workers brokered knowledge and information, resources and materials, and relationships for the benefit of their clients. Their brokering work mitigated the limitations of the intervention’s infrastructure and also mitigated dysfunction among stakeholder organisations. The embeddedness of frontline workers within their local communities meant that they already had credibility that worked to the advantage of the eradication programme. Participant accounts support the existence of a boundary space on the frontline of the M. bovis invention that, despite an overarching common purpose, was characterised by instability, chaos, and flux. The position of frontline workers as being ‘in-between’ their clientele (farmers impacted by M. bovis) and their employers conferred ambiguous status. Nevertheless, their accounts indicate that their brokering work improved the efficiency of the M. bovis eradication programme, and we suggest that organisations responsible for biosecurity can increase the effectiveness of future incursions by recognising, valuing, and supporting the brokering roles conducted by frontline workers.

Propuesta de Estrategia para la vinculación y seguimiento de las personas graduadas de los planes de estudio de la Escuela de Bibliotecología, Documentación e Información de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (2022-2026)

For the present investigation, a compilation and organization of information sources was carried out that dealt with the issue of linking and monitoring the graduates of the different study programs of the career of the School of Library Science, Documentation and Information (EBDI) of the National University of Costa Rica. The selected contents of the sources consulted were analyzed, identifying the current need to create a strategy that would guide and coordinate all the new initiatives to strengthen the link and facilitate the follow-up of these professionals with the EBDI, taking into account the topics of interest identified for updating, and continuous training. This proposal has the objective of strengthening the link, monitoring and communication between both parties considered through a strategy for the period 2022-2026 that would facilitate updated knowledge of labor market conditions, the management of alliances and the interests of updating and education. permanent considering the experience and learning achieved by graduates. This academic exercise was carried out with a mixed approach in which different techniques and sources of qualitative and quantitative information were used, facilitating the obtaining of results such as: a description of the context and identification of the updating needs of the people graduates, the identification of the context and needs of both the graduates and the EBDI in maintaining constant links and communication with each other and a strategy proposal for linking and monitoring these professionals with the EBDI.

The Changing Role of the Faculty of Military Leadership in Czech Military Education (2004–2018)

Educational mission of the Faculty of Military Leadership (until 2014 as Faculty of Economics and Management) of the University of Defence (Brno, Czech Republic) underwent since its origin in 2004 to 2018 number of changes. By analysing the structure of study programmes and the number of employees and students, the goal of this article is to identify the main periods in the development of the faculty as well as its role in the educational system. The results are as follows.The first period was a reaction to a process of professionalization of army, i.e., the replacement the conscript army by professionals that led into decrease of number of military students and parallel orientation towards civilian study programmes in national security. The second stage was influenced by the financial crisis of 2007–2008; that is why a gradual reduction of military study took place as well as serious considerations about the dissolution of the faculty and university, respectively. The third, final, period began in 2013–2014. Its main element was the change of characteristics of study programmes and their connection to the “militarization” of the faculty; reorganization of the structure of the faculty in 2014; the gradual increase of the number of military students at the expense of civilian students; and, finally, the cancelation of civilian study programmes. Year 2018, when personal changes in management of faculty took place together with a consideration about principles of a new study programme, could be regarded as the beginning of a qualitative new period in history of Faculty of Military Leadership that lasts until present day – and as such is out of focus of this study.

LECTURER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN OF DARUNNAJAH UNIVERSITY JAKARTA FROM 2023 TO 2031

Three colleges—STII Darunnajah Jakarta, STAI Darunnajah Bogor, and STAI Darunnajah Jakarta—that were part of the Darunnajah Foundation gave birth to Darunnajah University. Following their 2022 merger to form Darunnajah University, the first thing to be mapped and designed is the Lecturer Resources. This is looking at the state of existing lecturers, and then the birth of five new study programs. This study used a case study methodology, employing a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were collected, reduced, presented, and conclusions drawn. The study's findings demonstrated Darunnajah University's seriousness in planning its teaching workforce for 2023–2031. Where the HR bureau is guided by the strategic plan and renovation; 1) Development of existing lecturers by encouraging them to continue their studies, providing scholarships, and providing recommendations for scholarships. 2) Cultivating the values of panca jiwa, panca bina, panca jangka, and panca dharma towards lecturers 3) Recruitment of linear lecturers. 4) Benchmarking good practices of HR development for lecturers to UNIDA Gontor. 5) Targeted in 2031, there are 13 professors.

Developing Undergraduates’ Soft Skills: An Investigation of the Status Quo and the Challenges

This study aimed at investigating the undergraduates’ soft skills in a private HE institute in Lebanon from various perspectives. The study adopted a mixed-method approach for collecting and analyzing the data. Two different surveys, compiling major features of incorporating soft skills into USAL’s study programs, were administered. 108 undergraduates and 23 instructors from different majors competed the surveys. A focus group interview was conducted for student affairs office personnel (SAO) to examine its role in developing undergraduates’ soft skills. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 while qualitative data were classified into themes and analyzed against the quantitative data and USAL’s policy and regulations. Findings indicate, from a triangulated perspective, that USAL’s undergraduates have revealed an average level of soft skills although they admit their significant importance for employability and career advancement. In addition, USAL’s role in developing undergraduates’ soft skills appears satisfactory with respect to the curriculum, the instructors’ responsibilities and conducts, and SAO liabilities. Challenges impeding the process of integrating soft skills are pinpointed and discussed. Recommendations for the betterment of investing soft skills within USAL’ context, policy and practice, are shared.

Optimalisasi Isi Situs Informasi Magister Komunikasi Penyiaran Islam Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan

This research aims to determine the strengthening of the content of the Islamic Broadcasting Communication Master's Study website, North Sumatra State Islamic University, Medan. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data sources for this research include primary data in the form of interviews, observations, and secondary data in the form of documentary studies through literature reviews. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews, observation, and documentation. This research data analysis was carried out by reducing the data, presenting it, and verifying the data. The validity of the data was tested through triangulation techniques. The results of this research show that the content on the website of the Islamic Broadcasting Communication Master's Study Program at UIN North Sumatra Medan is very important to support a targeted and efficient user experience, as well as to promote the study program through marketing and branding strategies. Strengthening content faces obstacles such as limited resources, technological challenges, and lack of involvement of lecturers and students. To overcome this, strategies such as leveraging open source, ongoing training, participation incentives, systematic evaluation, automatic content updates, and accessibility optimization are needed. By applying multimedia theory and the latest technology, study programs can increase attractiveness, provide relevant information, and build a strong reputation at national and international levels.

Persepsi Negatif Mahasiswa Jurusan Pendidikan Mengenai Profesi Menjadi Guru

The key to educational success lies in the role of the teacher. The presence of teachers who have good qualifications and professionalism is crucial to achieve this goal. One of the important steps to becoming a professional teacher is to complete a Bachelor of Education program. But not all students who take education study programs have an interest in becoming teachers. This is due to a bad perception of the teaching profession. This study aims to determine the emergence of negative perceptions of students majoring in education about the teaching profession. The type of research used in this study is descriptive qualitative, data collection techniques through interviews with seven students selected using purposive sampling, and meeting research criteria. The results showed that the selection of accounting education majors was influenced by various factors, including fear of not passing the selection to enter the dream study program, as well as extrinsic motivation, namely from teachers. The role of teachers in influencing students' choice of majors and careers is crucial. However, negative stigma against the teaching profession, especially related to low salaries, may make some participants hesitant to choose the teaching profession. However, some participants still open the opportunity to become a teacher as a last resort, especially if there is no other option to go to

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Lama Mencari Kerja Perempuan Lulusan S1 Prodi Ekonomi Pembangunan FEB Universitas Riau

There are various factors that cause women to experience difficulties in getting work, even though they already have a bachelor's degree. Some of them are influenced by age, salary, work experience and GPA. Therefore, researchers conducted an analysis of the factors that influence the length of time looking for work for women graduates of the Development Economics Study Program, FEB, Riau University, which aims to determine the influence of age, wages and work experience on the length of looking for work for educated female workers who graduated from the FEB Development Economics Study Program. Riau University. The analytical model used in this research is multiple linear regression data. The sample used was 78 students from a total population of 781 female students who graduated from the S1 Development Economics Study Program, Riau University from 2013 to 2018. The results of this research show that the most influential thing is the length of time looking for work for women who graduated from the Development Economics Study Program, FEB Riau University. is choosing too many jobs with the desired wage standard. Meanwhile, the factors of age, work experience and GPA have a significant influence.

Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability in Problem Solving Viewed From Adversity Quotient

This qualitative descriptive research aims to analyze the ability to think creatively mathematically in problem-solving in terms of the adversity quotient. The research was conducted on 10 students of the Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Pawyatan Daha University. Collecting data using questionnaires, tests, interviews, and documentation. Questionnaire to determine the Adversity Quotient scale. A test to measure the ability to think creatively mathematically. Data analysis in the form of induction and reduction theory. The results of the questionnaire showed 3 students (30%) quitters, 6 students (60%) campers, and 1 student (10%) climber. The test showed that 4 students (40%) had high ability, 4 (40%) moderate, and 2 (20%) low. The results of the analysis show that students with the quitter type fulfill the three problem-solving indicators. students of the flexibility criteria with the camper type fulfill all indicators but lack detail, and originality criteria students with the climber type are able to fulfill all problem-solving indicators in detail

Pedagogical Innovation with Sense? A Seminal Experiment of Service-Learning in Gerontological Social Work

Higher education institutions have been investing in teachers’ professional development and pedagogical innovation, on the one hand, aiming to promote the quality of institutions and, on the other hand, aiming to promote students’ personal and academic development. One of the methodologies that has received particular attention is service-learning, which aims to promote students’ learning by providing a service to vulnerable community groups. In this study, we aim to present the results of the application of this methodology in a fourth-year social work course. To this end, a mixed-methods study was conducted with 10 students in the Contemporary Social Work III course using the service-learning methodology. Students experienced between 15 and 30 h of service-learning, most of them for 7 weeks or more in an elder care institution, with varied activities such as social consulting and home visits. When we tried to understand the students’ perceived impact, we found higher mean scores in the post-test, with statistically significant differences on several dimensions, particularly self-confidence, problem solving, adaptability and flexibility, dealing with diversity and multiculturalism, understanding complex social issues, and a sense of purpose and life. These data are aligned with the qualitative analysis, which identified six themes such as the integration of practice and theory, development of skills, positive impact on academic training, valuing practical experience, reflective and meaningful learning, and support and guidance. The results highlight the value of pedagogical innovation for students’ skills, especially when it is aligned with the identity and mission of the institution and the values of the study program.