Use In Research Activities Research Articles

Interprofessional Education and Research in the Health Professions: A Systematic Review and Supplementary Topic Modeling

Interprofessional education (IPE) has grown in popularity over the years because it is effective in training future health professionals and serves as the engine of productivity in healthcare-related research. The research team, consisting of higher education faculty in various health profession disciplines, conducted a systematic review of existent IPE literature targeting both graduate and under-graduate students. The main purpose of the systematic review was to categorize research and analyze IPE studies to determine sub-constructs that entail both barriers and facilitators often related to occurrences in primary provider, learner, and researcher IPE initiatives. If identified, IPE training and related curriculum plans were also analyzed in this review. The research team wanted to identify any/all potential instances of the use of research activities in coordination with IPE training to identify underlying constructs to support future college and program-specific andragogy initiatives. Review results demonstrate three categorical constructs related to IPE initiatives in higher education health professions programs (provider, learner, and researcher stakeholder perspectives). Results further demonstrate provider IPE challenges surrounding limited resources and a willingness to participate, while both patient experience and teamwork foci were identified as common IPE session themes. Further, the learners’ perspectives included a challenge related to a willingness to participate, as well as the patient experience focus. Review constructs were further validated using supplementary topic modeling. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that combined systematic review with a supplementary topic modeling. Findings support ongoing pedagogy and research efforts related to IPE activities for health professions programs in higher education.

НАУКОВІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ТА НАВЧАННЯ У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛІ В ДИСТАНЦІЙНОМУ ФОРМАТІ ЯК НЕОБХІДНІСТЬ В СКЛАДНИХ ДЛЯ КРАЇНИ УМОВАХ

The article evaluates the use of research activities and higher education in distance learning format and proves their need during difficult circumstances in the country. The main methods and methods of research are indicated. The views and points of view of modern scientists on distance learning and education and their practical application are analyzed. In order to ensure its practicality, the scientific article describes the experimental work which we have conducted in the form of an online survey among specialists of the first and fourth years studying for the specialties «Agronomy» and «Ecology». According to the results of the experiment, the main forms of research activity of applicants of higher education institutions are emphasized. At higher educational institutions distance learning is based on rationally selected methods of studying, information technologies, principles of studying, etc. In practical use, they act as forms and methods of organizing educational and scientific activities. The main methods are described: the method of individualized learning, the method of problem presentation of educational material, the research method, the method of projects. Proposals were made in the educational process to attract innovative and individual games, business games, problem-oriented games, situation modeling. The article highlights the main tasks that are being solved due to the introduction of distance learning and education at higher institution, as well as the list of opportunities that can be obtained in the end. It is emphasized the need for motivation, which should stimulate the applicant of education to positive action in the scientific and educational process and further development of it as a specialist. The importance of the form of feedback from applicants and the role of a teacher in the management work of scientific activities of educational applicants is stated. It is concluded that the remote format of research and training at higher education institutions is primarily different from traditional ones, in parallel with that it has a future in the education system, but should not replace traditional education. Key words: distance format, scientific research, education, students of education, research work.

Робота з формування словникового запасу у дітей дошкільного віку із ЗНМ ІІ рівня в умовах дослідницької діяльності

The article identifies the directions and features of vocabulary formation in preschool children with general speech underdevelopment of the second level. The essence of realization of research activity in preschool educational establishments and expediency of its use in work on formation of vocabulary of children with the general underdevelopment of speech of the II level is opened. A description of the state of vocabulary formation of children with GSU II level is given. The results of experimental research are presented, which proves the effectiveness of the use of research activities in working with children with speech disorders.

Farmers’ environmental awareness: Construct development, measurement, and use

This paper aims to contribute to the empirical measurement of farmers’ environmental awareness, and improve the understanding of the role of environmental awareness in farmers’ adoption of cleaner agricultural practices. We provide a theoretical and methodological framework for measuring environmental awareness as a multi-dimensional concept. The data obtained from a survey of 382 farmers in northern Serbia are used as an empirical basis to test the developed latent environmental awareness construct. This construct includes several domains: environmental knowledge, biospheric concern, connectedness to nature, environmental attitudes, and environmental behavior. The results show that environmental knowledge contributes the most to explaining the environmental awareness construct (factor loading = 0.83), whereas biospheric concern contributes the least (factor loading = 0.23). Regarding agricultural practices, environmental awareness is higher among farmers who use biological pest control (+23%), mulching (+17%), and green manure (+9%). Thus, our results uncover the role of farmers’ environmental awareness in the adoption of more sustainable agricultural practices. These results document the operational validity of the construct and its potential use in research activities and management programs geared toward promoting environmentally friendly food production.

Children’s Behaviour Questionnaire Very Short Form (CBQ VSF) and its adaptation to the population of the Czech Republic

This study provides information on the adaptation of the CBQ VSF (Children’s Behavior Questionnaire Very Short Form) temperament description questionnaire. Objectives: The aim of the study was to adapt the CBQ VSF temperament questionnaire to the Czech child population for possible distribution to child psychologists for research purposes. Materials and methods: The data were obtained from a representative sample of parents of 840 children, 442 boys (53%) and 398 girls (47%), between the ages of 3 and 7 years. Results: The tool was tested in terms of its factor structure and the internal consistency and attributes of each item, all with respect to the age and gender of children in the target group. Scales were created for boys and girls and stratified by age and gender. Upon the completion of the work, the CBQ VSF questionnaire was adapted for use in research activities targeting the Czech population. Study limits: The results are based on the parental evaluation, but this was entirely consistent with the process of creation of the original tool.

Development of engineering thinking with the use of research activities in the field of plant raw materials deep processing

Currently, in connection with the development of computer technology and modern means of communication, when the use of information technology becomes necessary in almost any field of human activity, information technology of education is increasingly being discussed. One of the priority directions of the digitalization process of modern society is the informatization of scientific research and the learning process-the introduction of new information technologies. The article discusses the role of research activities using educational information technologies in scientific research in the field of deep processing of vegetable raw materials. Stimulation of the cognitive activity of students, aimed at finding solutions to the tasks set, will contribute to the formation of skills for further professional activity.

Multiwavelength differential absorption lidar to improve measurement accuracy: test with ammonia over a traffic area

The development and improvement of techniques to monitor off-normal concentrations of chemicals in the atmosphere are crucial to guarantee human and environmental health, safety, and security. An interesting technique for use in research activities is the differential absorption lidar (DIAL); an improvement of the lidar technique able to provide information about the concentration of chemicals in the atmosphere. This work is focused on the use of DIAL, using a multiwavelength approach to increase the accuracy of gas concentration measurements in the atmosphere. The authors perform the uncertainty propagation analysis of this method, and highlight the advantages and the limits of this technique. Then, they applied this multiwavelength technique to preliminary DIAL measurements of ammonia in the atmosphere using three couples of laser wavelengths. The measurements are performed over a traffic area and are compared with water vapour measurements. A strong correlation between ammonia and water has been found a symptom that both chemicals belong to the exhaust gases of vehicles.

Optimization of chemical engineering problems with EMSO software

AbstractEMSO software, a free tool for teaching and academic research, presents a favorable environment for simulation and optimization of chemical engineering problems. Although its use in research activities have been demonstrated in the literature, its application as a supporting tool for educational purposes in process systems engineering courses has not been evaluated. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate that this software is suitable as a tool for educational purposes in process systems engineering courses at undergraduate (complementary elective subject) and graduate levels. To accomplish this task, different cases studies, encompassing different sort of programming formulations, are proposed and solved with different solvers in EMSO.

Integration of Research and Practice: Innovations and Challenges in Social Work Programs

This paper presents results from an exploratory, mixed methods study on the integration of research and practice in the social work curriculum. A web-based survey was used to collect data from 184 social work research instructors. Seventy-eight percent of instructors reported that their programs integrated practice content in research courses, particularly at the BSW level. In contrast, about half of instructors reported that research content was infused in other courses, with less integration reported in MSW programs. Qualitative findings consistent with Siegel's typology for research and practice integration include the use of research activities as clinical interventions, as a way to shape interventions, and as a problem-solving process for practice. The implications for social work education are discussed.

Integrating Research Activities, Practice Changes, and Monitoring and Evaluation: A Model for Academic Health Centers

A study undertaken by the Joint Commission in 1986 proposed that some research activities at academic health centers (AHCs) be used to fulfill monitoring and evaluation requirements. This paper presents a framework for such use of research activities. To fulfill the monitoring and evaluation standards, AHCs and their medical staff departments must conduct planned and systematic quality assurance activities, and research and subsequent practice changes must be documented. In addition, particular research activities should correspond to the ten steps of the Joint Commission model of the monitoring and evaluation process. It is critical that research result in specific actions to improve care, along with follow-up monitoring and, when necessary, follow-up action.