Practices For Successful Implementation Research Articles

Blended Learning in Secondary Mathematics: Effects on Student Achievement and Knowledge Retention

This study explores the implementation of blended learning in high school mathematics education in Jordan. The primary objective is to develop a structured framework that integrates traditional classroom methods with digital learning tools to create a more dynamic and effective learning environment. Using a quasi-experimental design, this research evaluates the effectiveness of blended learning strategies in enhancing student understanding, engagement, and retention in mathematics. A sample of high school students from a single institution in Jordan was divided into experimental and control groups, with the former utilizing blended learning techniques and the latter following conventional teaching methods. The results demonstrate significant improvements in the mathematics achievement and retention rates of students in the blended learning group compared to the control group. The study also identifies key components and best practices for successful implementation, offering practical recommendations for educators and policymakers. These findings highlight the potential of blended learning to transform mathematics education by catering to diverse student needs and fostering a more engaging and personalized learning experience.

Generative AI in Education: Best Practices for Successful Implementation

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise in the field of education, with the potential to automate tasks such as lesson planning, feedback writing, and personalized learning. This study explores the implementation of generative AI in educational settings, examining the benefits and challenges associated with its use. Through a systematic literature review, this paper identifies effective strategies for integrating generative AI in classrooms, focusing on ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and pedagogical goals. The study also presents case studies highlighting successful implementations of generative AI, providing a framework for educators and policymakers to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Comprehensive Approach to Workplace Injury Prevention: Strategies and Technological Solutions

Workplace injuries pose significant risks to employees and organizations across industries. This article explores integrating emerging technologies into comprehensive workplace injury prevention strategies to forge a safer future. It examines traditional approaches, such as hazard assessment, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). It delves into cutting-edge technologies like wearable devices, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and robotics. These innovations offer new avenues for monitoring workers, predicting risks, providing immersive training, and automating hazardous tasks. The article discusses strategies for seamlessly integrating these technologies, highlighting potential benefits, challenges, and best practices for successful implementation. With a focus on continuous improvement, the article presents a vision for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance workplace safety and drive positive outcomes.

Antibiotic Prescribing in Dental Medicine-Best Practices for Successful Implementation.

With rising rates of antimicrobial resistance throughout the world, it is time to revisit antibiotic prescribing policies and practices, and dentistry is an important area for focused intervention, as it accounts for up to 15% of all antimicrobial prescriptions. In this narrative review, we have analyzed the current state of the knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding antimicrobial use among dental professionals, and we have identified a set of seven recurring themes that drive inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in dental medicine. These include: 1. Prescribing antibiotics to delay or avoid dental treatment. 2. Overlooking the 5Ds-dental treatment (source control), dental condition (indication), drug (antibiotic choice), dose, and duration. 3. Relying on education from the distant past and on previous experience. 4. The heterogeneity of (too many) guideline recommendations leads to confusion and over-prescribing. 5. Decreased access to guideline information in private practice. 6. Psychological factors such as pressure to prescribe, comfort prescribing and the weekend effect, and 7. Feeling removed from antimicrobial resistance and externalizing responsibility. Based on the existing knowledge, we propose a framework based on four key pillars for focused intervention: 1. Education. 2. Internalizing responsibility. 3. Recognizing recurring counter-productive practices, and 4. Addressing recurring counter-productive practices. This framework can be applied in different dental settings to ensure best practices for the successful implementation of rational antimicrobial prescribing.

Technology-Enabled HR Practices for Successful Implementation of SHRM

People are considered the most significant resource in any organisation. Identifying strategic ways to effectively organise and manage them is essential to achieving maximum profitability and efficiency, as it ensures that they have the right workspace and amenities. The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is constantly innovating, and as technology is the driving force behind businesses in the modern world, human resource management strategies need to take this into account. It has been essential to take the time to consider the various ethical and practical concerns that arise in the field of human resource management (HRM), as well as the elements that contribute to the effective integration of technology into HRM operations. The rapid improvements in technology, such as robotic services and artificial intelligence (AI), have presented human resource practitioners with new and critical difficulties. We conducted a survey with 216 members of the HRM department to find out more about the different aspects that affect the success of strategic human resource management (SHRM). The elements that define the successful integration of technology in efficient strategic human resource management (SHRM) include hiring and selection, onboarding of new hires, performance management, data analytics, and HR metrics. The study's findings suggest that how technological solutions are implemented in SHRM has a significant impact on their efficacy. Businesses must always invest in technology and adjust to changes in the SHRM industry.

Immersive technologies as a promising mechanism to reduce the negative impact on natural and cultural tourist sites

Deterioration of architectural monuments, negative impact on natural monuments and closure of tourist sites, manifestations of over tourism negative consequences, transformation of consumer behaviour associated with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases are only a small part of the global problems faced by the world tourism industry. The study aims to form a conceptual idea of the immersive technologies role in reducing the negative impact on natural and cultural tourist facilities, revealing their potential as a positive factor that affects consumer preferences and environmental awareness of potential tourists. The study analyzed statistical data allowing estimating the current state of the immersive tourism technologies market. Besides, the article analyses the degree of demand for these digital tools in various types of tourism in the context of the importance of preservation of cultural monuments and natural heritage on the basis of the survey of potential target audience. The authors provided a classification of immersive technologies in tourism, and evaluated the possibility of their integration into specific tourism products on the basis of existing successful implementation practices. As a result of the answers to the proposed research questions the authors conclude that immersive technologies have become an important factor that influence the decision to purchase a certain tourist product or service, as well as accelerates the probability of visiting a specific tourist attraction. This proves that in modern reality tourism is one of the key sectors of the economy, which focuses is not only on the experience economy, but also on ecological awareness of potential categories of tourists

Navigating the Digital Shift: A Critical Analysis of Trends and Challenges in Health Information Archiving Management

The healthcare industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in information management, primarily due to the digitization of health records. This critical reviewdelves into the complexities and evolving landscape of digital health information archiving. The paper begins with a historical overview, highlighting the transition from traditional paper-based systems to advanced digital solutions. It underscores the myriad benefits of digital archiving, such as improved accessibility, enhanced data security, and cost-effectiveness. However, it also brings to light the significant challenges, including technical barriers, privacy concerns, and the need for adequate training. The review further explores emerging trends like cloud-based solutions, AI, and blockchain technology in health data management. Through illustrative case studies, the paper presents real-world applications and lessons learned. It also outlines best practices for successful implementation and future-proofing archiving systems. Concluding with a forward-looking perspective, the article emphasizes the critical role of continuous innovation and adherence to industry standards in shaping the future of health information archiving.

Internet Banking System

Abstract: The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way financial transactions are conducted, leading to the increasing popularity of internet banking systems. This research paper focuses on the development of an internet banking system using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These programming languages provide a solid foundation for creating a secure, user-friendly, and feature-rich banking application. The paper explores the architecture, functionalities, and security measures employed in building the internet banking system, as well as the advantages and challenges associated with its implementation. By leveraging the power of these programming languages, banks can offer their customers convenient and accessible online banking services while ensuring the highest standards of security and reliability. The findings of this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of the technical aspects involved in developing internet banking systems and provide insights into best practices for successful implementation.

Schooling beyond the school: workplace learning in Nepal

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the formal workplace learning situation in Nepal and argue that workplace learning is not in priority in Nepali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) despite a regular policy emphasis.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered using both desk-based review of pre-diploma and diploma-level curricula and semi-structured interviews with eight employers and six technical school principals. Coded themes were interpreted in the meaning-making process.FindingsWorkplace skills learning in Nepal has remained a neglected agenda. Despite some successful implementation practices and policy recognition, it is stagnated. Employers expect skills in graduates relevant to their demands. However, unfortunately, there needs to be more trust for a culture of shared responsibilities among employers and TVET providers for arranging the provisions so that the learners can acquire the skills that the employers need. There is a blaming game between them, which has ultimately resulted in the poor arrangement of workplace learning.Practical implicationsTVET providers’ and employers’ engaged participation in recognizing and developing workplace learning for making the learning as per the needs of the world of work could benefit them and also support students to upgrade and acquire employability skills.Originality/valueThis paper is based on empirical data and contributes new knowledge in academia which is still rare in the context of Nepal.

Knowledge Management Tools and Practices for Successful Implementation in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria

Knowledge Management (KM) practices have existed for long in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs); although little attention has been given to successful implementation of KM practices as a means of gaining competitive edge and sustainable development. In view of this, this paper discusses knowledge management tools and practices for successful implementation in HEIs in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this study was a literature search spanning across several studies on KM and their extent of application in HEIs. This paper further discusses elements of KM as applicable to HEIs, KM tools that are required for successful implementation of KM; and the challenges faced by HEIs in applying and sustaining KM principles in their day to day operations and work processes. Policy recommendations were equally made to improving the implementation of KM in HEIs. It was concluded that leadership of HEIs along with Government should show more commitment in the area of funding, procurement of infrastructures and organizing sensitization programmes that would entrench KM culture and sustain its practices.

Deconstructing design thinking as a tool for the implementation of a population health initiative

BackgroundThe translation of evidence-based practices and rapid uptake of innovations into global health practice is challenging. Design thinking is a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders and has been identified as a promising solution to create and apply implementation strategies in complex environments like health systems.MethodsWe conducted a process evaluation of a real-world example, namely an initiative to innovate hypertension screening, diagnosis and care in São Paulo, Brazil. The parameters of the evaluation were informed by a specification rubric and categorization system, recommended for the investigation of implementation strategies, and the double-diamond conceptual framework to describe and examine the strategic architecture and nature of the design thinking approach, with particular emphasis on identifying potential areas of “value-add” particular to the approach. The retrospective evaluation was performed by an independent partner who had not been involved in the setting up and implementation of the design thinking process.ResultsThe evaluation unveiled a dense catalogue of strategically driven, mostly theoretically based, activities involving all identified health system stakeholders including patients. Narrative reconstruction illuminated the systematic and coherent nature of this approach, with different resulting actions progressively accounting for all relevant layers of the health system to engineer a broad selection of specific implementation solutions. The relevance of the identified features and the mechanics used to promote more successful implementation practices was manifested in several distinct ways: design thinking offered a clear direction on which innovations really mattered and when, as well as several new dimensions for consideration in the development of an innovation mindset amongst stakeholders. It thereby promoted relationship quality in terms of familiarity and trust, and commitment to evidence-based enquiry and action. Design thinking was also able to navigate the territory between the need for intervention “fidelity” versus “adaptation” and provide the operational know-how to face familiar implementation hurdles. Lastly, it brought a new kind of skill set to the public health stakeholders that incorporated diplomacy, multidisciplinary approaches and management sciences—skills that are considered necessary but not yet widely taught as part of public health training.ConclusionsDesign thinking is a sound and viable tool to use as part of an implementation strategy for engaging with health system stakeholders and successfully translating evidence-based practices and new innovations into routine practice, thereby addressing an important knowledge—practice gap and, more broadly, contributing to the strategic repertoire available to implementation science.

Health Care Home implementation in Otago and Southland: a qualitative evaluation.

Introduction Health systems internationally have developed new models of primary care to address health-care challenges. One such model is the Health Care Home (HCH),which has been widely adopted across New Zealand. Aim To explore the facilitators and barriers to implementation of the HCH in the southern health district (Otago and Southland). Methods Interviews with staff (n = 15) from seven general practices were undertaken. A rapid thematic analysis informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was conducted using the framework method. Results A number of implementation facilitators and barriers across three CFIR domains were identified: intervention characteristics, inner setting and implementation process. The intervention - the HCH - has well-designed core components (eg clinician triage, patient portals), but the adaptable periphery also needs addressing to ensure the core components fit the local context. In the inner setting, a positive implementation climate and readiness for change (a strong need for the change, compatibility, strong leadership, availability of resources, and a clear understanding of the HCH and timely practical support) were key for successful implementation. Although the HCH practices had detailed planning and performance monitoring systems in place, a successful implementation process required having a change management plan and ensuring whole-of-practice engagement. Discussion This evaluation has identified facilitators and barriers to implementing the HCH in one health district using implementation science theory (CFIR). It is imperative to tailor the HCH model to local needs and individual general practices for successful implementation.

Evaluation of a longitudinal subspecialty clinic for internal medicine residents

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The traditional model for subspecialty education in internal medicine (IM) residencies is a short inpatient consult rotation, which often lacks outpatient exposure and continuity with faculty. Our IM residency program developed a longitudinal subspecialty clinic (LSC) experience, which pairs categorical IM residents with a faculty preceptor in their subspecialty of interest. Residents work in their preceptor’s clinic for one half-day per week during ambulatory blocks throughout the PGY2 year. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the LSC program’s educational impact and determine best practices for successful implementation.METHODS: From May to July 2019, we surveyed residents and preceptors who participated in an LSC between 2014 and 2019, gathering quantitative and qualitative data on their experiences RESULTS Survey response rates were 66.4% (N=93/140) for residents, 57.7% (N=15/26) for preceptors. Most residents and preceptors were very or extremely satisfied with their LSC experience (83.3% and 71.4%, respectively). Most residents and preceptors reported that the LSC experience was very or extremely effective in enabling residents to explore their subspecialty of interest (76.0%, 86.7%), form a mentoring relationship with their preceptor (71.3%, 80.0%), obtain a letter of recommendation (76.1%, 64.3%), prepare for fellowship (76.3%, 66.7%), gain exposure to outpatient subspecialty practice (90.0%, 73.3%), and gain medical knowledge (84.6%, 80.0%). CONCLUSIONS Our data showed that LSCs are effective in facilitating longitudinal subspecialty career exploration, mentorship, and education for residents. Opportunities for improvement include developing a more structured curriculum, addressing scheduling issues, and adding the option to extend the experience to the PGY3 year.

Implementing remote triage in large health systems: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

Remote triage (RT) allows interprofessional teams (e.g., nurses and physicians) to assess patients and make clinical decisions remotely. RT use has developed widespread interest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has future potential to address the needs of a rapidly aging population, improve access to care, facilitate interprofessional team care, and ensure appropriate use of resources. However, despite rapid and increasing interest in implementation of RT, there is little research concerning practices for successful implementation. We conducted a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis of practices that impact the implementation of RT for adults seeking clinical care advice. We searched MEDLINE®, EMBASE, and CINAHL from inception through July 2018. We included 32 studies in this review. Our review identified four themes impacting the implementation of RT: characteristics of staff who use RT, influence of RT on staff, considerations in selecting RT tools, and environmental and contextual factors impacting RT. The findings of our systemic review underscore the need for a careful consideration of (a) organizational and stakeholder buy-in before launch, (b) physical and psychological workplace environment, (c) staff training and ongoing support, and (d) optimal metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of implementation. Our findings indicate that preimplementation planning, as well as evaluating RT by collecting data during and after implementation, is essential to ensuring successful implementation and continued adoption of RT in a health care system.

Ensuring continued use of a digital library: a qualitative approach

PurposeThis paper aims to identify the factors affecting continued use of digital libraries in a military context.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews with four focus groups consisting of 21 respondents, who are military education instructors and librarians, were carried out. This qualitative approach study adopted content analysis methods that were designed to contrast and make comparisons based on the participants’ responses. The valid responses were analyzed using NVivo 12 Plus.FindingsUsing semi-structured interviews, this study presents five dimensions of critical success factors generated from the analysis of the content of the qualitative data. The dimensions highlighted are as follows: perceived quality factors; perceived instrumental support; perceived ease of use; users’ expectation and users’ satisfaction; and net benefits and perceived usefulness.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is only focussing on military education instructors and librarians in the vicinity of four regions in Peninsular Malaysia. For practical implications, it provides an understanding of how the organization could sustain the continued use of a military-context digital library (DL).Practical implicationsThis study makes a new practical contribution to DL information systems’ successful implementation practices in a military context. This study also serves as a guideline for the organizational stakeholders to have a better understanding of their knowledge and the digitalization environment. The findings of this study provide an understanding of how the organization could sustain the continued use of digital libraries in a military context.Originality/valueThis study fills the void in the literature by investigating the DL use in the context of a military setting.

Best Practice Models for Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation and Security Challenges

The objective of this study was to analyze the best practices that have to be adopted in implementing ERP. The study further sought to address security challenges faced in ERP implementation. The researcher used content analysis approach of a number of publications on the subject area of ERP implementation. This research makes use of secondary sources like books, academic journals and other online sources that speak about the best practices to be adapted for implementation of Enterprise resource planning systems for conducting the study. The findings showed that before an organization dives in implementing ERP, the following practices for successful implementation have to be considered: developing a plan with clear goals and objectives, gaining internal support and commitment, selecting the right software, allocating sufficient resources and training and change management. The study also established that integrating user management, internal controls, data and information management and reporting, compliance, and protection against internal and external threats associated with a single solution is a big challenge. The paper concludes that even though ERP is important to organisations, its implementation is challenging and organisations must prepare adequately to get it right.

Non-auditors in the internal audit function: better practices for successful implementation

To bring a high level of expertise on-board Internal Audit Functions (IAFs) increasingly include persons that are not trained as auditor in internal audits. These non-auditors (rotational auditors, guest auditors or subject matter experts) function as part of the IAF for a specific period. This practice ensures the IAF has the expertise and skills required to meet today’s challenges of organizations and their IAFs. However, it provides (professional practice) challenges as these auditors usually have limited experience and knowledge around internal audits and might be conflicted in their objectivity and independence. This article provides better practices to optimize the use of non-auditors and mitigate its risks.

Critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library successful implementation in military-context

PurposeThis paper aims to identify the critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library (DL) successful implementation from the perspective of users with organisation support factors as key antecedents.Design/methodology/approachBased on the extensive literature review, this study has constructed a conceptual framework based on organisational support perspectives and updated Delone and McLean’s information system success model. A pilot study was carried out on a sample of 105 respondents from military-context. A survey instrument including 22 measurement items was designed to identify the level of DL information system (IS) successful implementation practices in military context. Descriptive statistical analysis and reliability analysis were used to analyse the data with SPSS software.FindingsThe findings indicate that training and education, DL environment and communication support, continuation of usage intention, net benefits and user satisfaction are the critical success factors that play key role in ensuring the continued usage DL successful implementation in military context. The military-context DL needs to obtain critical success factors of DL practices implementation to sustain its continued usage, particularly for the active users of its members.Research limitations/implicationsThis study only considered the military personnel who have visited the five main military libraries. For practical implications, the development of instruments in this study may be valuable tools to evaluate DL in other DL settings in Malaysian context other than academic settings.Originality/valueThis study makes a new contribution to DL IS successful implementation practices in military context. This study also provides important information for decision-makers involved in DL IS successful implementation practices and provides useful reference for future researchers in this research area.

Ocena primenjivosti Balanced Scorecard koncepta u malim i srednjim preduzećima

The modern management concept Balanced Scorecard (BSC), thanks to the efficient solutions it offers, draws increasing attention from the management across the globe. BSC is a performance measurement system which unites a traditional, financial perspective with the consumer, internal business processes, and learning and growth perspectives; and provides intelligibility of the company's vision and strategic goals, strengthening of the internal communication of employees, and more efficient realization of key business activities. The implementation of the BSC concept in large enterprises is a quite simple and efficient process, while the procedure of incorporating its postulates into the structure of small and medium-sized enterprises is extremely complex and uncertain. For that reason, the aim of this scientific research is the assessment of the applicability of the BSC in small and medium-sized enterprises, with a simultaneous overview of examples of successful and less successful implementation practices, and the most frequent reasons for non-implementation of the concept itself. The research is inspired by the observation that the world literature has, to a certain extent, neglected the analysis of the application of the BSC concept in small and medium-sized enterprises. The descriptive and comparative method, the technique of analysis and synthesis, as well as analysis of the content of relevant literature of reference, national and foreign authors were used for research purposes. The result of the research is the confirmed assumption that the implementation of the BSC concept in small and medium-sized enterprises is possible but at the same time quite complex and demanding due to the influence of different variables. Accordingly, the recommendations such as that the BSC model should be simplified and burdened with a smaller number of metrics in order to become more applicable in small and medium-sized enterprises were derived in the research.

Nurses' and midwives' experiences of providing group antenatal and postnatal care at 18 health centers in Rwanda: A mixed methods study.

BackgroundThe East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative-Rwanda began a cluster randomized controlled trial of group antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) in Rwanda in 2017. That trial will report its primary outcome, gestational length at birth, after data collection concludes in 2019. This nested study includes providers of ANC and/or PNC at the 18 health centers randomized to provide the group model of ANC/PNC and the 18 health centers randomized to continue providing ANC/PNC in the traditional, individual visit model. The objective of this study is to understand the experiences of providers of group ANC/PNC and compare their job satisfaction and perceived stress with individual ANC/PNC providers.MethodsWe collected both quantitative and qualitative data from providers (nurses and midwives) who were recruited by health center directors to participate as group ANC and PNC facilitators at intervention sites and from a similar number of providers of standard ANC and PNC at control sites. Quantitative data was collected with questionnaires administered at baseline and approximately 9 months later (follow up). Qualitative data was collected in 3 focus groups of group ANC/PNC providers conducted one year after group care began.ResultsEighty-six percent of nurses and midwives surveyed who implemented group ANC and PNC reported that they prefer group care to the traditional individual model of ANC and PNC. Perceived stress levels and job satisfaction results were similar between groups. Mixed focus group discussions among both nurses and midwives experienced in group ANC and PNC suggest that the group model of care has advantages for both service beneficiaries and providers. When providers described implementation challenges, their peers in the focus groups offered them suggestions to cope and improve service delivery.DiscussionThese results are consistent with studies of providers of group ANC and PNC in other LMIC contexts with respect to the perceived benefits of group care. This study adds new insights into the ways peer providers can help one another solve implementation problems. When given the opportunity to meet as a group, these study participants offered one another peer support and shared knowledge about best practices for successful implementation of group ANC/PNC.This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03154177.