Year Students Of University Research Articles

Emotional Intelligence Dimensions as Correlates of Adjustment among First Year Students of University of Ibadan

Adjustment of freshmen in the higher institution depends on a variety of factors which can have both positive and/or negative influence on their ability to stay focused, motivated and succeed in the school system. Parents, Counsellors Teachers, Curriculum experts and other significant stakeholders have also expressed considerable concern about the level of adjustment of the students especially among the first year students. Some freshmen easily adjust irrespective of the enormous challenges that they encounter while some find it difficult to cope and eventually dropped out of the school. This study, therefore, sought to investigate emotional intelligence dimensions as correlates of adjustment among first year students of University of Ibadan. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design of correlational type. A total of two hundred (200) first year students of University of Ibadan were selected using simple random sampling techniques. Three research questions were raised and answered for the study. Validated and standardized instruments were used to collect the data. Data collected were analysed using the Multiple Regression Analysis and Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that there was significant relationship between self–awareness (r =.704, p<0.05), self-regulation (r =.143, p<0.05), motivation (r =.682, p<0.05), empathy (r =.472, p<0.05) and social skills (r =.700, p<0.05) in relation to adjustment of first year students of University of Ibadan. The independent variables jointly accounted for 52.4% variance in predicting adjustment of first year students of University of Ibadan. In term of contribution to adjustment; self–awareness (β = .428, p<0.05) and social skills (β = .740, p<0.05) had significant positive relative contribution to adjustment of first year students of University of Ibadan. Self-regulation (β = -.091, p>0.05) and motivation (β = -.249, p>.0.05) had no significant relative contribution to adjustment while empathy (β = -.237, p<.0.05) had negative significant relative contribution to the adjustment of first year students at University of Ibadan. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the school management should guide, inform, and advice students by giving good and fantastic orientation programs to the newly admitted students as this would foster excellent adjustment to their new environment. Also, the service of an Emotional Intelligence coach can be employed by parents, school management and even the students, to learn assertive skills, setting boundaries and act of maintaining harmony. Students should also be encouraged to use the right emotional intelligence skills at different situations they find themselves for their proper adjustment in their newly found environment. Keywords: Adjustment, Emotional Intelligence, Self–awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Empathy, Social skills

Stress and Coping Strategies among First Year Students of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

The study investigated stress and coping strategies among first year students of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study was guided by three research questions. The population for the study was first year students in the College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. A sample size of 300 students comprising 147 males and 153 females were selected. Cluster, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were employed. An adapted version of the Students Stress Inventory and Stress Coping Style Inventory (SCSI) were the data collection instruments. Data were analysed using means and standard deviations. The findings indicated that there was high level of stress among the students. Also, it was revealed that environmental, financial and academic stressors were the major common stressors among students. Most students use active emotional-focused coping and active problem-focused coping strategies. It was, therefore, recommended that students should make use of the University’s Counselling Centre to address their issues in the areas of academic, financial, environmental and interpersonal. Furthermore, students should be educated on both emotional-focused coping strategies and problem-focused coping strategies so that they can use them properly under different situations.

Organization of Student-Centered learning within the Professional Training of a future teacher in a Digital Environment.

In recent years, student-centered learning has undergone significant changes influenced by the introduction of the competency-based approach to the digital learning environment. The new approach places a teacher at the center of the educational process taking into account professional competencies and personal interests of educators to foster the improvements of methodological, organizational, and technological support of personalized learning. The sample (N = 36) consists of the 3rd year students of University (KazNPU). The research methodology uses the following metrics to test the psychological and emotional characteristics of students: Communication Skills Assessments and Analysis of Cultural and Value Orientations. The study revealed a background of discomfort with the current system of education - about half of the respondents experience psychological and emotional stress due to the current education format. In addition, after the implementation of the program it was found that the SCL configuration model, applied to distance learning, had a significant impact on students. Statistical analysis of the chi-square indices of general fit (χ2 = 122.77) shows a good fit to the set of data points. The results can be used by educators and in future research to analyze the feasibility and advantages of digital educational processes in other geographical regions.

Evaluation of Awareness and Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance amongst Final Year Students of Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Nigeria

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) till date are still considered as one of the main problems of drug therapy. Pharmacovigilance is the monitoring of drug safety by means of spontaneous adverse-effect reporting systems, case control and cohort studies.
 This study evaluated the levels of awareness and knowledge of pharmacovigilance (i.e., ADR reporting) amongst final year students of Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It was a cross sectional awareness and knowledge survey amongst 200 students from the eight Schools of the institution. Specially adapted and structured questionnaires were administered to the students to obtain information on their levels of awareness and knowledge on reporting of ADRs. Simple descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data that were obtained. The result showed that over 72% of the students from each of the Schools had good knowledge of ADR, about 62% were aware of ADR reporting system, while less than 50% had knowledge of the process of reporting ADRs.
 Final year students of College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt have good knowledge of ADR. However, their awareness of the reporting system and particularly the process of reporting (pharmacovigilance) is poor and needs improvement.
 Keywords: Awareness, adverse drug reaction, pharmacovigilance

Hubungan Hardiness dan Adaptabilitas Karir Pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir

<em>Adulthood has an important role in a career. However, individuals often make mistakes in designing and making career choices. Determining and preparing for a career are usually experienced by final year students in college. In preparing for a career, individuals need to have career adaptability so that they are able to determine the career achieved, be confident about the career achieved, and be able to overcome obstacles in a career. Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between hardiness and career adaptability in final year students. The type of research method used is quantitative with a correlational design. The participants involved in this study were 165 people spread throughout Indonesia. The measurement scale used is a hardiness scale and a career adaptability scale. The results based on the product moment-Pearson correlation test, r = 0.661 with sig. = 0.000 (p<0.01). From the results of the study, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between hardiness and career adaptability in final year students. So, the hypothesis proposed in this study can be accepted</em>

Проблема психологической поддержки студентов первых курсов университетов: локальный аспект

Presented is developing of the algorithm for psychological support of 1st year students of university, emphasizing the relevance of the problem at all stages of occurrence, development and resolution. The importance of the problem is confirmed by surveys of students, starting from the first year of study and ending with graduation from the university, and the feasibility of having such a service in the university in order to level out conflict situations and various factors that form them, through psychological assistance. The survey of 1st-year students of Rostov University and the generalization of the results obtained directed the vector of research and development of the algorithm of the work of the psychological service of the university, the formation of a competence-based approach to expanding the boundaries of this service among students and faculty with the deep use of information and computer technologies and new research tools, from cases to focus groups. The author's algorithm of psychological support for first-year students was tested among the 1st-year students of the Academy of Psychology and Pedagogy of the Southern Federal University (Rostov-on-Don) in the fall semester of 2020, which was positively reflected in the work of the psychological service of this educational conglomerate at the beginning of the new semester of 2021.

Perception and Acceptance of Pre-Marital Fertility Screening among Final Year Students of College of Health Sciences at a University in North Central, Nigeria

Premarital screening is a worldwide activity that aims to diagnose and treat unrecognized disorders and reduce the transmission of diseases to couples and children. This study was aimed at assessing the perception and acceptance of premarital fertility screening among final year students of the college of health sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara state.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of preventing helminth infections among students of CMUL, Idi Araba

Abstract Background Helminth infections (Intestinal Helminthiasis) have been recognized as an important public health concern, particularly in developing countries. It is however noteworthy that improvement in personal hygiene, sanitation, food handling and food consumption habits could provide effective prevention of transmission of the parasites. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of prevention of helminth infections among first and final professional year students of College of Medicine, University of Lagos and determine the association between the students' levels and their responses. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among 485 students with 222 students at first professional level and 263 students in the final year, based on the study population. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data and the data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS version 22.0). Results Response rate was 93.4% (453 out of 485). Majority of the respondents 329(72.6%) had good knowledge on the prevention of helminth infections, 384(84.7%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards the prevention of helminth infection and most of the respondents 420(92.7%) had good practice of the preventing helminth infections. The final year students however possessed a significant higher knowledge, better attitude and practice of preventing helminth infections than the first year students (p = 0.000, 0.002 and 0.003 respectively), hereby indicating a significant relationship between students' level and their knowledge, attitude and practice of preventing helminth infections. Conclusions The study revealed that the respondents generally had good knowledge, attitude and practices of the prevention of helminth infections and that there is a significant relationship between these and the students' year or level of study Key messages Knowledge, attitude and practice of the students will affect their provision of public health services on prevention of helminth infections among the general populace when they eventually graduate. Years of training affect the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate students of CMUL in prevention of helminth infections.

Optimization of computer testing of students: Minimizing the impact of Internet on responses

The purpose of the work described in the article was to study the principles of forming control questions for distance testing of students in LMS Moodle and Blackboard in such a way as to minimize the ability of test takers to use the help of search queries on the Internet. The main trends in the responses of university students are analyzed depending on the types of control questions, their wording and the relationship with the availability of lecture material. The distance electronic testing of 3rd year students of university in the discipline “Physical Culture” revealed that the greatest problems for test takers arise with questions on logic, and not on exact knowledge, the answers to which are easily found in lecture material. It was revealed that the vast majority of students when searching for answers to questions of a time-limited test are guided not by their own knowledge, but by marker words in the question text, which they create their own search queries in the text of the lecture or on the Internet. At the same time, a part of the respondents is clearly distinguished, which does not analyze the information provided, but looks at it rather superficially and tries to choose the one that is closer to the marker word from the possible answers. Based on the research and experience in the LMS environment, the article gives practical recommendations for teachers on the competent creation of control tasks and the effective management of response statistics, which will allow more objective assessment of students’ knowledge in various academic disciplines.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Study Skills among B.Sc. Nursing First Year Students in College of Nursing, SVIMS, Tirupati, A.P.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Study Skills among B.Sc. Nursing First Year Students in College of Nursing, SVIMS, Tirupati, A.P.

Relationship between internet use and gingivitis among preparatory-year students in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: A cross-sectional study

IntroductionStudies linked (1) Gingivitis is caused by plaque accumulation due to improper brushing. Internet (2, 3) internet to particular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes addiction may be linked to gingivitis due to lack of time needed for proper oral health. There is inadequacy of studies investigating the association between internet (4) practices use and gingivitis. This is needed to develop preventive programs. We hypothesize that high internet use would result in gingival health problems. ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the association of internet use and gingivitis among preparatory year students in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Material and methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in 2017 including preparatory year students in University of Dammam (N = 998). A random sample was stratified by gender and academic track. The exposure was internet use measured by a standardized internet addiction test (IAT) and categorized into low internet use and frequent internet use. The outcome was gingivitis diagnosed using gingival bleeding score of the World Health Organization (WHO) with 20 examiners calibrated against a gold standard (Kappa > 0.6). Disposable mirrors and probes were used under daylight. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Data was expressed as frequencies/percent and mean/standard deviation. Association was assessed using T test and P value of ≤0.05 was set as significant. ResultsTotal number of participants was 998 with response rate 94.5%. The mean age of students was 19.7 (SD = 2.59) years old. Male students were 258 (24%) and female students were 740 (76%). Low internet use was 481 (50.9%) and frequent internet use was 463 (49.1%). Mean gingivitis with bleeding was 8.56 (SD = 15.22). There was no association between internet use and gingivitis (P = 0.68).

Revisiting the‘Duality of Meaning of some English Words: What’s on the Minds of Beginner Mining and Related Engineering Students’

A previous paper, published by me in 2015, studied the meanings of 12 English words, written by a group of first year students of University of Mines and Technology. The objective was to determine whether the students knew both the technical or scientific/engineering meanings and the normal meanings of the words, namely: elevation, surveying, function, sign, model, drive, conductor, power, force, stress, spring, and shear. A sample size of 289 students represented the group. The students willingly did a non-test exercise that permitted them to anonymously write the meanings of the words as they knew them without reference to dictionaries. The students’ responses were put into five categories of meaning for each word. The results revealed that 84 (29.07%) provided only scientific/engineering meanings, 153 (53.00%) provided only normal meanings, 15 (5.16%) provided both scientific/engineering meanings and normal meanings, 32 (11.07%) provided no meanings (nil), and 5 (1.70%) provided wrong meanings of some words. Thus, the majority of the students did not know both meanings, which pointed to students’ vocabulary challenges. This paper is revisiting the previous paper, to do a follow-up, using the same method and English words as in the previous study to find the progress of the same group of students who are now in their third year of study. From the current results, out of a total of 289 students, 48 (16.46%) gave only scientific/engineering meanings, 98 (33.94%) gave only normal meanings, 100 (34.69%) gave both scientific/engineering meanings and normal meanings, 39 (13.41%) gave no meanings (nil), and 4 (1.50%) gave wrong meanings, of some words. It is concluded that the students have made progress but there is more room for improvement. Therefore, it is recommended that the students work harder, and also be exposed to the register of their engineering disciplines early. Keywords : Words, Duality of Meaning, First Year Students, Third Year Students

Revisiting the‘Duality of Meaning of some English Words: What’s on the Minds of Beginner Mining and Related Engineering Students’

A previous paper, published by me in 2015, studied the meanings of 12 English words, written by a group of first year students of University of Mines and Technology. The objective was to determine whether the students knew both the technical or scientific/engineering meanings and the normal meanings of the words, namely: elevation, surveying, function, sign, model, drive, conductor, power, force, stress, spring, and shear. A sample size of 289 students represented the group. The students willingly did a non-test exercise that permitted them to anonymously write the meanings of the words as they knew them without reference to dictionaries. The students’ responses were put into five categories of meaning for each word. The results revealed that 84 (29.07%) provided only scientific/engineering meanings, 153 (53.00%) provided only normal meanings, 15 (5.16%) provided both scientific/engineering meanings and normal meanings, 32 (11.07%) provided no meanings (nil), and 5 (1.70%) provided wrong meanings of some words. Thus, the majority of the students did not know both meanings, which pointed to students’ vocabulary challenges. This paper is revisiting the previous paper, to do a follow-up, using the same method and English words as in the previous study to find the progress of the same group of students who are now in their third year of study. From the current results, out of a total of 289 students, 48 (16.46%) gave only scientific/engineering meanings, 98 (33.94%) gave only normal meanings, 100 (34.69%) gave both scientific/engineering meanings and normal meanings, 39 (13.41%) gave no meanings (nil), and 4 (1.50%) gave wrong meanings, of some words. It is concluded that the students have made progress but there is more room for improvement. Therefore, it is recommended that the students work harder, and also be exposed to the register of their engineering disciplines early. Keywords: Words, Duality of Meaning, First Year Students, Third Year Students

Psychological distress among final year medical undergraduates in a Sri Lankan university

Background: Studying medicine is challenging since medical students undergo many stressors during their long course of studying. Moreover, their final year is probably more stressful with more clinical work and stringent assessments. Aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and sources of psychological distress among final year students in University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka with a well validated screening tool. Methods: This is a cross sectional study of 151 medical students evaluating stress through general health questionnaire (GHQ) with 30 items. Comparison was made with another 257 non-medical undergraduates of the same university. Results: More than half of students (59.6%) in our university had psychological distress. When compared medical students (62.9%) are more distressed than non-medical (56.4%) students. Major source of stress for medical students was academic pressure. Conclusions: Final year medical students have significantly high psychological impairment and the main reason reported by students was academic pressure. It warrants implementation of stress management programs and curriculum based interventions to minimize stress.

Knowledge and attitudes on gender equality and their correlates among the second year students of University of Colombo

Background: Gender equality is a significant determinant of the health and national development of a country. As future leaders, undergraduates need sufficient knowledge and favorable attitudes towards gender equality, to enable gender-equitable socio-economic decision-making. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes on gender equality and describe their correlates among the second year students of University of Colombo. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted among 388 second year students selected through multistage random sampling in the faculties of Arts, Management, Science and Computing in University of Colombo. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to gather information and data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Results: The results revealed that a majority of respondents had a satisfactory level of overall knowledge on gender equality, with a mean of 59.28 % (SD-13.53). However, knowledge on practical aspects such as gender equity, gender mainstreaming, gender legislature and gender equality indicators in Sri Lanka were not satisfactory. The majority of the respondents had favorable attitudes towards gender equality (55.1%) and its various aspects. Positive attitudes were found to be associated with female sex (p=0.0001, X2= 47.230, df=2), higher level of paternal (p=0.005, x2 =7.787, df=1) and maternal education (p=0.004, x2 =8.149, df=1), paternal employment (p=0.014, X 2= 6.100, df=1) and higher level of respondent knowledge on gender equality (p=0.002, X2= 9.335, df=1). Conclusions: Knowledge on gender equality was satisfactory and attitudes towards it were favorable among selected group of university undergraduates. However, knowledge on practical aspects of gender equality was poor.

A Comparative Study To Assess The Knowledge On Nursing Care Plan Between High-Tech High-Touch Approach Users And Conventional Approach Users Among B.Sc (N) First Year Students In College Of Nursing At Chennai

A Comparative Study To Assess The Knowledge On Nursing Care Plan Between High-Tech High-Touch Approach Users And Conventional Approach Users Among B.Sc (N) First Year Students In College Of Nursing At Chennai

Preliminary Attitude and Perception of 3rd Year Students in College of Medicine

Preliminary Attitude and Perception of 3rd Year Students in College of Medicine

Effect of Using Marzano’s Model of Learning Dimensions on Modulating Learning and Thinking Patterns for3rd year Students in College of Physical Education.

The research aims at revealing the effect of using Marzano’s model of learning dimensions in modulating learning and thinking patterns for 3rd stage students in the college of physical education . The researchers have hypothesized a presence of significant differences in Post-test between the mean of the experimental group students’ degrees taught on Marzano’s model of learning dimensions and the mean of the control group students’ degrees taught on the common method in modulating learning and thinking patterns for the third stage students in the college the physical education. The research community includes (158) 3rd year students / college of physical education / Mosul university . While ,the number of the individuals included in the research is (70) students .The researchers have adopted the experimental methodology for its convenience to the nature of the research. They also use the empirical design of the equivalent groups with Pre and Post tests . The students have been divided into two groups : The control and the experimental groups. Thus, the experimental group has been studied according to Marzano’s model of learning dimensions. While the control group has been studied according to the common method of the teacher. The equivalence has been achieved for both groups in the variables ( chronological age, Raven intelligence test, academic achievement for parents and students, student’s order in the family and initial information test ) in the subject of physical education teaching methods . The researchers have prepared a teaching approach to teach the experimental group according to Marzano’s model. In addition, they have prepared teaching plans according to this model. The researchers have also prepared a learning teaching means according to Marzano’s model by using data show instrument. The researchers have prepared a scale for learning and thinking patterns according to Herman theory of brain sovereignty consisted of (54) items according to the scientific procedures of preparing psychological tests. The experiment has lasted (11) weeks during which the researched sample students have received (11) educational units on an average of a unit for each week in a period of (90) minutes. The researchers have used the following statistical means (the arithmetic mean, the standard deviation, chi- square test,t-test and Cronbach alpha equation ) using the statisti bages (SPSS). The researchers have concluded the following : 1. The effectiveness of Marzano’s model on modulating learning and thinking patterns for3rd year students / college of physical education. 2. The effectiveness of the teaching approach and the educational activities and the educational / learning means on modulating learning and thinking patterns correlated to the four brain parts towards the high and low right parts of the brain. In the light of the research results , the researchers have recommended the following : 1. Adopting Marzano’s model of learning dimensions in teaching physical education concepts. 2. Inclusion of ( cooperative activities , conceptual maps, advanced organizations , questions that stimulate thinking at the high cognitive levels ) to the physical education teaching methodology to be used and practiced during performing the activities. 3. Training the teachers on designing educational / learning programs to activate the functions of the right part of the brain in different subjects and in all educational stages.

Student Demographics and Their Effects on Risky Sexual Behaviors and Poor Condom Use Pattern in Two Departments of a Nigerian University

This study was conducted to assess the level and association of demographic factors on risky sexual behaviors and pattern of condom use among students of a Nigerian university. Final and penultimate year students in University of Nigeria were recruited and purposively sampled. Using a well structured and pre-validated questionnaire, questions on HIV awareness, sexual experiences and condom use were asked and responses collected. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance.<b> </b>Exactly 524 students (mean age, 24 years; mean sexual debut age 19 years) participated. More females than male students had bisexual or homosexual partners (4.8% vs. 0.7%, p < 0.01); did not use a condom in the most recent sex (48.3% vs. 22.9%, p < 0.01) and in the last twelve months (31.5% vs. 11.7%, p < 0.05); had been forced for sex (23.2% vs. 18.7%, p < 0.05). More male students did not know their status (37.1% vs. 25.7%, p < 0.05); had oral and anal sex (41.3% vs. 27.3%, p < 0.01). As regards age at first sex, students who debuted earlier (≤ 19 years) performed oral/anal sex (53.6% vs. 40.1%, p < 0.05), did not use a condom during that first sex (70.1% vs. 45.4%, p < 0.01) and have had more than five sexual partners since then (38.5% vs. 10.1%, p < 0.01). This study showed that being male was associated with poor awareness of the virus and risky sexual behaviors and being female was associated with poor/inconsistent condom use. Also having started sex at an early age and being single was linked with risky behaviors. Such behaviors could be cautiously put in check by re-introducing HIV/AIDS prevention awareness strategies in universities.

The Perceived Preferences and Priority Pattern of Farm Graduates towards Higher Agricultural Education Vis-À-Vis Employment

The study was conducted on the final year students of College of Agriculture, CCS HAU, Hisar to ascertain their preference pattern for specialization in higher agricultural education and their priority pattern for employment. There were 86 students in all, of which 44 students were from 4-year programme and 42 students were from 5-year programme. The study revealed that the 4-year Agriculture stream graduates ranked Agronomy at the top followed by Horticulture, Entomology , Plant Breeding and Extension Education at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively. Nematology was the least preferred subject and Agricultural Meteorology was the least but one. The 6 year Agriculture programme graduates ranked Agronomy again at the top followed by Plant Breeding, Entomology, Extension Education and Horticulture. The first five subjects preferred for higher agricultural education are identical with minor differences in ranking, maintaining Agronomy at the top. Regarding job areas, Civil/ Administrative jobs remained the first choice of 4-year programme final year students of college of Agriculture followed by Educational and Research Institutional jobs, State Govt. Jobs, Agro based public sector, Agro-based private sector and Self employment, while , General jobs and Farming were the least preferred job areas. The same priority pattern was observed among 6-year programme students except that they preferred State govt. jobs over Educational and Research Institutional jobs.