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2. Challenges and Enablers in Designing Transnational Joint Education Provision: Thematic Peer Group Report. Learning & Teaching Paper #22
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European University Association (EUA) (Belgium)
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Transnational joint education provision -- education jointly developed and delivered by two or more institutions in different countries -- has emerged as a desired experience for many students, a key priority of several institutions, and a site of innovation. The strategic importance of this topic on a European level is one of the reasons it was selected for the 2023 EUA Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Group entitled "Challenges and enablers in designing transnational joint education provision". The group's findings are compiled in this report, which outlines the group's conceptual understanding of the term, benefits and challenges of engaging in transnational joint education provision, and recommendations geared towards higher education leadership, staff members, as well as national and regional-level governments.
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- 2024
3. How Are OECD Governments Navigating the Digital Higher Education Landscape? Evidence from a Comparative Policy Survey. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 303
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Nikolaj Broberg, and Gillian Golden
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Module A of the OECD Higher Education Policy Survey (HEPS) 2022 elicited information on policies to promote digitalisation of higher education in OECD member and accession countries. In total, 30 jurisdictions responded, providing comparative information on various areas of digitalisation policy, from regulation and governance to financial and human resources. The survey results provide insight into the role of public authorities in guiding, coordinating and resourcing the digital transformation of higher education institutions. The analysis and comparative tables in this working paper provide insights that can support the development of strategic digitalisation policies.
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- 2023
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4. ACPSEM position paper: pre-treatment patient specific plan checks and quality assurance in radiation oncology
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Fog, Lotte S., Webb, Luke K., Barber, Jeffrey, Jennings, Matthew, Towns, Sam, Olivera, Susana, and Shakeshaft, John
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- 2024
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5. ACPSEM position paper: recommendations for a digital general X-ray quality assurance program
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Ireland, Timothy, Perdomo, Amanda, Lee, Kam L., Jones, Adam, Barnes, Peter, Greig, Thomas, and Reynolds, Susan E.
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- 2024
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6. Digital Higher Education: Emerging Quality Standards, Practices and Supports. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 281
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Staring, François, Brown, Mark, Bacsich, Paul, and Ifenthaler, Dirk
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Fully online and hybrid study programmes have emerged at a rapid rate across higher education. However, the negative experience of some students, instructors and institutions with emergency remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to public concerns over the quality of digital study programmes. As a result, public authorities across the OECD have started to reflect on how to embed the quality assurance (QA) of digital education into their existing QA frameworks for higher education. This Working Paper aims to assist policy makers as they seek to adapt their higher education QA systems to digital education by: reviewing the advice and guidance provided by international and regional quality assurance organisations; analysing the standards and indicators for digital higher education developed by QA agencies; identifying trends and best practice from higher education institutions for the quality management of digital study programmes; and discussing how public authorities can support institutions to enhance their internal quality management policies and processes for digital teaching and learning.
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- 2022
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7. The Uses of Process Data in Large-Scale Educational Assessments. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 286
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills and Maddox, Bryan
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The digital transition in educational testing has introduced many new opportunities for technology to enhance large-scale assessments. These include the potential to collect and use log data on test-taker response processes routinely, and on a large scale. Process data has long been recognised as a valuable source of validation evidence in assessments. However, it is now being used for multiple purposes across the assessment cycle. Process data is being deliberately captured and used in large-scale, standardized assessments -- moving from viewing it as a "by-product" of digital assessment, to its use "by design" to extend understanding of test-taker performance and engagement. While these techniques offer significant benefits, they also require appropriate validation practices to ensure that their use supports reliable inferences and do not introduce unintended negative consequences.
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- 2023
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8. Ion-selective paper-based chromogenic strip and electrochemical sensor for the detection of ammonium ions
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Pawankumar Rai, Ashish K. Singh, Srishti Mehrotra, and Sandeep K. Sharma
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Ammonium ions ,Cyclic voltammetry ,Paper-based chromogenic strip ,Electrochemical sensor ,Quality assurance ,Industrial electrochemistry ,TP250-261 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
The fraudulent practice of adding ammonium salts to milk in order to enhance the nitrogen content has serious health implications including renal failure. Ammonium ion detection has been targeted through the conventional analytical methods however, lack of portability and complex operation limits their use for field applications. In this scenario, paper-based test strips and electrochemical sensors can provide strategies for point-of-test applications. Here, an ion-selective paper-based chromogenic strip and an electrochemical sensor has been developed for detection and quantification of ammonium ions. The developed paper-based chromogenic strip showed detection limit of 0.008 % (w/v) for ammonium ions, whereas, electrochemical sensor showed an LOD of 0.0062 ± 0.0023 % (w/v) with a sensitivity of 1.6 × 10−5 A.% −1.mm−2. The developed paper-based chromogenic strip and electrochemical sensor can be employed by regulatory bodies and dairy industries to ensure the safety and quality of milk.
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- 2024
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9. Monitoring kardiovaskulärer Notfallpatienten in der Notaufnahme: Konsensuspapier der DGK, DGINA und DGIIN
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Jung, Christian, Boeken, Udo, Schulze, P. Christian, Frantz, Stefan, Hermes, Carsten, Kill, Clemens, Marohl, Ranka, Voigt, Ingo, Wolfrum, Sebastian, Bernhard, Michael, and Michels, Guido
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- 2023
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10. Transforming Governance of German Higher Education Institutions
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Sziegat, Hongmei
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Since the implementation of the Excellence Initiative and the Excellence Strategy, German higher education institutions have been restructuring university governance, especially those selected as Universities of Excellence. This study uses a holistic and mission-related integrated governance approach to conduct a qualitative analysis of the governance transformation of German Universities of Excellence, aiming to provoke discussion on transforming governance to optimize organizational effectiveness and sustainable development of German higher education institutions. Transforming governance of German Universities of Excellence involves mission statements, strategic goals, institutional strategies, research, teaching, the third mission, internationalization, global engagement, governance relationships and structures, institutional leadership, funding, autonomy, innovation, digital transformation, quality assurance, and sustainable development, aiming to enhance accountability, performativity, transparency, openness and organizational effectiveness with efficient administrative management in alignment with institutional missions, vision, core values, and strategic goals.
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- 2022
11. Not What I was Trained for – Out-of-Distribution-Tests for Interactive AIs
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Severin, Benedikt, Werger, Ole, Hesenius, Marc, Goos, Gerhard, Series Editor, Hartmanis, Juris, Founding Editor, van Leeuwen, Jan, Series Editor, Hutchison, David, Editorial Board Member, Kanade, Takeo, Editorial Board Member, Kittler, Josef, Editorial Board Member, Kleinberg, Jon M., Editorial Board Member, Kobsa, Alfred, Series Editor, Mattern, Friedemann, Editorial Board Member, Mitchell, John C., Editorial Board Member, Naor, Moni, Editorial Board Member, Nierstrasz, Oscar, Series Editor, Pandu Rangan, C., Editorial Board Member, Sudan, Madhu, Series Editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, Editorial Board Member, Tygar, Doug, Editorial Board Member, Deshpande, R.D., Series Editor, Vardi, Moshe Y, Series Editor, Bertino, Elisa, Editorial Board Member, Gao, Wen, Editorial Board Member, Steffen, Bernhard, Editorial Board Member, Yung, Moti, Editorial Board Member, Woeginger, Gerhard, Editorial Board Member, Harrison, Michael, editor, Martinie, Célia, editor, Micallef, Nicholas, editor, Palanque, Philippe, editor, Schmidt, Albrecht, editor, Winckler, Marco, editor, Yigitbas, Enes, editor, and Zaina, Luciana, editor
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- 2024
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12. Standardization of Scanning Protocols and Measurements for Additive Manufacturing Quality Assurance
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Kokhanov, Aleksandr, Prokopovich, Igor, Sikach, Tetiana, Dyadyura, Irina, Karabegovich, Isak, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Cavas-Martínez, Francisco, Editorial Board Member, di Mare, Francesca, Editorial Board Member, Kwon, Young W., Editorial Board Member, Trojanowska, Justyna, Editorial Board Member, Xu, Jinyang, Editorial Board Member, Tonkonogyi, Volodymyr, editor, Oborskyi, Gennadii, editor, and Pavlenko, Ivan, editor
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- 2024
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13. Characterization of Polyethylene Pipe Properties Through Advanced Metrology Techniques
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Bayrakçıl, Meryem Didar, Bodur, Osman, Klein, Martin, Walcher, Eva-Maria, Poszvek, Günther, Jalowiec, Marcelina, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Cavas-Martínez, Francisco, Editorial Board Member, di Mare, Francesca, Editorial Board Member, Kwon, Young W., Editorial Board Member, Tolio, Tullio A. M., Editorial Board Member, Trojanowska, Justyna, Editorial Board Member, Schmitt, Robert, Editorial Board Member, Xu, Jinyang, Editorial Board Member, Durakbasa, Numan M., editor, and Gençyılmaz, M. Güneş, editor
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- 2024
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14. Advanced Quality Assurance of Additive Manufacturing Through Computed Tomography
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Jałowiec, Marcelina, Walcher, Eva-Maria, Bodur, Osman, Poszvek, Günther, Klein, Martin, Bayrakçıl, Meryem Didar, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Cavas-Martínez, Francisco, Editorial Board Member, di Mare, Francesca, Editorial Board Member, Kwon, Young W., Editorial Board Member, Tolio, Tullio A. M., Editorial Board Member, Trojanowska, Justyna, Editorial Board Member, Schmitt, Robert, Editorial Board Member, Xu, Jinyang, Editorial Board Member, Durakbasa, Numan M., editor, and Gençyılmaz, M. Güneş, editor
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- 2024
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15. Paper Tape May Improve Scar Aesthetics and Prevent Wound Closure Complications.
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Stratis, Catherine, Haider, Syed Ali, Oleru, Olachi, Seyidova, Nargiz, Sbitany, Hani, and Henderson, Peter W.
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PREVENTION of surgical complications ,AESTHETICS ,SCARS ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,PAIN ,SURGICAL site infections ,QUALITY assurance ,ONLINE information services ,PLASTIC surgery ,POSTOPERATIVE period ,ADHESIVE tape ,EVALUATION - Abstract
There is uncertainty whether postoperative application of paper tape (PT) improves scar aesthetics and reduces wound closure complications. This study aimed to review and assess the quality of applicable findings from studies investigating PT’s efficacy. We queried PubMed and SCOPUS using the search terms “((“paper tape”) AND (wound OR closure OR heal* OR complication OR skin OR prevent* OR scar*)).” We excluded articles that were duplicates, basic science, or not clinically relevant. We assessed the level of evidence for each article using the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Rating Levels of Evidence and Grading Recommendations for Therapeutic Studies, ranging from I (highest) to V (lowest). Of 186 publications reviewed, we included eight studies in the literature review. Five of these studies reported statistically significant positive outcomes on scar aesthetics and wound closure associated with using PT. Using the ASPS rating system, we found that two studies were Level I, three studies were Level II, two studies were Level IV, and one study was Level V. Notably, heterogeneity in the study designs limited outcome comparison. The data from the studies included in this literature review support using PT to optimize scar and wound management. The lack of higher levels of evidence, however, suggests the need for additional randomized controlled trials to rigorously evaluate patient outcomes when using PT compared with other forms of adhesive dressings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. Mental Health Social Work Practitioner Research: A Narrative Review of Papers Published From One Academic Program.
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Webber, Martin, Moran, Nicola, and Naughton-Doe, Ruth
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HEALTH literacy , *SERIAL publications , *SOCIAL workers , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *SOCIAL services , *HEALTH policy , *PROFESSIONAL peer review , *CONFIDENCE , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *INFORMATION resources , *FAMILIES , *SOCIAL work research , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *ACADEMIC dissertations , *PSYCHIATRIC social work , *MASTERS programs (Higher education) , *QUALITY assurance - Abstract
Purpose: This narrative review explores papers published in peer-reviewed journals reporting research from a practice research module of a qualifying program to examine their potential contribution to knowledge in mental health social work. Methods: A narrative review was undertaken according to the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews of papers published by the first three cohorts of a practice research module. Results: Eleven papers were included in the review which found, for example, some deficits in practitioners' knowledge, confidence and understanding. The studies were modest and had some common limitations, but a high number of online views indicate that the papers have the potential to impact on practice. Conclusion: This review found that it is possible to use a practice research module of a qualifying program to train social workers to undertake and publish high-quality research which has the potential to influence policy or practice beyond a students' own learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Trauma Center Transition From Paper to Electronic Quality Improvement: Enhancing Trauma Performance Efficiency.
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Aplin, Amanda, Franks, Jennifer, Chagin, Laura, Butler, Jean, Killian, Kim, Whaley, Holly, Howard, Chandra, Childers, Megan, Runkle, Kimberly, and Cotterman, Robert
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TRAUMA centers ,TASK performance ,ELECTRONIC journals ,COST control ,DOCUMENTATION ,DATABASE management ,BENCHMARKING (Management) ,QUALITY assurance ,JOB satisfaction ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,FILES (Records) ,ELECTRONIC health records - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The American College of Surgeons requires continuous process improvement review to maintain trauma center verification. Paper-based systems to monitor and track performance improvement are commonly used but can be inadequate to monitor concurrent ongoing improvement effectively. OBJECTIVE: To describe the implementation of an electronic process to capture and monitor performance improvement in near real time. METHODS: In 2020, a Midwestern U.S. Level I adult trauma center and a Level II pediatric trauma center's trauma programs transitioned from a paper to an electronic file-sharing system for performance improvement. We converted our primary, secondary, and tertiary review documentation into a single electronic performance improvement file stored on the institution's virtual hard drive, accessible to designated staff, allowing continuous real-time updates. RESULTS: The electronic file-sharing and monitoring process reinvigorated the team and enhanced performance improvement efforts, leading to increased efficiency through documentation and effective loop closure. Real-time monitoring allowed the trauma program to identify opportunities for improvement and enact timely action plans, including targeted performance improvement projects, department education, and ongoing training. CONCLUSION: We found that implementing an electronic file-sharing system enhanced the trauma team's ability to monitor and trend performance improvement in real time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Strategies to prevent blood loss and reduce transfusion in emergency general surgery, WSES-AAST consensus paper.
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Coccolini, Federico, Shander, Aryeh, Ceresoli, Marco, Moore, Ernest, Tian, Brian, Parini, Dario, Sartelli, Massimo, Sakakushev, Boris, Doklestich, Krstina, Abu-Zidan, Fikri, Horer, Tal, Shelat, Vishal, Hardcastle, Timothy, Bignami, Elena, Kirkpatrick, Andrew, Weber, Dieter, Kryvoruchko, Igor, Leppaniemi, Ari, Tan, Edward, and Kessel, Boris
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HEMORRHAGE prevention , *CONSENSUS (Social sciences) , *SURGICAL blood loss , *TRAUMA surgery , *OPERATIVE surgery , *DISEASES , *RELIGION , *BLOOD transfusion , *PATIENT refusal of treatment , *QUALITY assurance , *PERIOPERATIVE care ,PREVENTION of surgical complications - Abstract
Emergency general surgeons often provide care to severely ill patients requiring surgical interventions and intensive support. One of the primary drivers of morbidity and mortality is perioperative bleeding. In general, when addressing life threatening haemorrhage, blood transfusion can become an essential part of overall resuscitation. However, under all circumstances, indications for blood transfusion must be accurately evaluated. When patients decline blood transfusions, regardless of the reason, surgeons should aim to provide optimal care and respect and accommodate each patient's values and target the best outcome possible given the patient's desires and his/her clinical condition. The aim of this position paper was to perform a review of the existing literature and to provide comprehensive recommendations on organizational, surgical, anaesthetic, and haemostatic strategies that can be used to provide optimal peri-operative blood management, reduce, or avoid blood transfusions and ultimately improve patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. MIRSIG position paper: the use of image registration and fusion algorithms in radiotherapy
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Lowther, Nicholas, Louwe, Rob, Yuen, Johnson, Hardcastle, Nicholas, Yeo, Adam, and Jameson, Michael
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- 2022
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20. External School Evaluation Feedback and School Self-Evaluation: What Feedback Is Provided?
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Carla Figueiredo
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Concerns with educational quality have led to the implementation of external school evaluation (ESE), based on the premise that these processes can provide valuable information about schools and, consequently, create conditions for improvement. Improvement is based on the feedback, commonly in the form of an evaluation report, resulting from evaluations, describing the reality of each school, and providing clues and guidance for action and progress. Nonetheless, ESE still has a relatively weak impact on overall school improvement. With this in mind, this paper focuses on the potential of evaluation reports to promote improvement, aiming to answer the question: What kind of feedback on school self-evaluation (SSE) does ESE provide to schools? Focusing on the Portuguese case, the paper analyses the feedback regarding school self-evaluation provided in evaluation reports from the northern region of Portugal. The study concludes that the feedback provided in the reports is mainly descriptive and generic, referencing issues that apply to all schools rather than targeting issues specific to each school. This leads to the hypothesis that the vagueness of ESE feedback can explain the limited contribution external evaluations make towards SSE improvement in particular, and school improvement overall. The example of Portugal and self-evaluation can help bring to light where ESE processes are underperforming and require investment to achieve their goals.
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- 2024
21. Leading Horses to Water during a Pandemic: Assuring Communication Learning for 'Quants'
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Thomas Hall
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Students attracted to quantitative disciplines of study can be reluctant to devote much attention to the critical task of communicating, and previous research (Hostager, 2018) has identified statistically significant differences in learning approaches by major among undergraduate business students. This paper presents results of learning assurance for writing skills (direct measures) even when the course content relates to the highly quantitative topics of data analytics and finance. The approach combines various pedagogical methods in an undergraduate, writing-intensive setting: traditional testing in an iterative framework, "flipped classroom" intensive work using spreadsheet software, repeated submission of brief papers incorporating analytical finance work, and student research presentations (including at an undergraduate research conference). We present quantitative and qualitative data demonstrating assurance of learning for evaluation purposes, including the recently announced (2020) competency-based Assurance of Learning standards from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). To assess the robustness of our findings, we also report results using alternate learning resources (old and new) and delivery methods (in-person, hybrid, fully online), taking advantage of the pandemic natural experiment. We found that learning progress was assured in each context for hybrid and fully online delivery; however, learning was not as monotonic as for fully in-person implementation.
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- 2024
22. Using data from mHealth apps to inform person-centred practice: A discussion paper.
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Radbron, Emma, McCance, Tanya, Middleton, Rebekkah, and Wilson, Valerie
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MOBILE apps , *DIGITAL technology , *MEDICAL care use , *TEAMS in the workplace , *NURSES , *LEADERS , *LEADERSHIP , *TELEMEDICINE , *PATIENT-centered care , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *MIDWIFERY , *NURSING research , *ACQUISITION of data , *QUALITY assurance - Abstract
mHealth applications (apps) are tools that can enhance research by efficiently collecting and storing large amounts of data. However, data collection alone does not lead to change. Innovation and practice change occur through utilisation of evidence. The volume of data collected raises questions regarding utilisation of data by nurses and midwives, and how data from mHealth apps can be used to improve person-centred practice. There is limited empirical evidence and a lack of direction from global health authorities to guide nurses and midwives in this area. To describe strategies for nurses and midwives that could enhance the effective use of data generated by mHealth apps to inform person-centred practice. The purpose of this paper is to stimulate reflection and generate actions for data utilisation when using mHealth apps in nursing research and practice. This discussion paper has been informed by current evidence, the integrated-Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework, and research experience as part of doctoral study. Before engaging in data collection using mHealth apps, nurses and midwives would benefit from considering the nature of the evidence collected, available technological infrastructure, and staff skill levels. When collecting data and interpreting results, use of a team approach supported by engaged leadership and external facilitation is invaluable. This provides support to operate apps, and more importantly use the data collected to inform person-centred practice. This paper addresses the limited available evidence to guide nurses and midwives when using mHealth apps to collect and use data to inform practice change. It highlights the need for appropriate technology, external facilitative support, engaged leadership, and a team approach to collect meaningful evidence using mHealth apps. Clinicians, leaders, and researchers can apply the strategies provided to enhance the use of mHealth apps and ensure translation of evidence into practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Positionspapier zum Anforderungsprofil von nichtärztlichen Assistenzkräften in Telemedizinzentren
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Helms, Thomas M., Köpnick, Anne, Perings, Christian A., Dürsch, Martin, Leonhardt, Volker, Pauschinger, Matthias, Stockburger, Martin, Sack, Stefan, Schultz, Carsten, Zippel-Schultz, Bettina, and Störk, Stefan
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24. AGB-CHEA Joint Advisory Statement on Accreditation and Governing Boards
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Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
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Accreditation is a critical tool for quality assurance and accountability for higher education, signaling an institution's commitment to academic quality and fiscal integrity. The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) published this statement to help board members better understand the importance of accreditation and the board's role in the process. AGB and CHEA published an initial statement in 2009. Since then, however, the higher education landscape has significantly changed, and the need to reemphasize board involvement has become evident. The updated statement offers leading practices to foster effective governance strategies as board members, chief executives, and other staff work collaboratively with accrediting organizations. It highlights many suggestions for boards and their members, such as: (1) Establish an ongoing orientation or accreditation education program for board members, with particular attention to the way in which accreditation relates to such core values as mission, institutional independence, educational quality, and academic freedom; (2) Develop, in collaboration with the chief executive officer, a plan for ongoing governing board involvement in accreditation reviews; and (3) Create clear expectations of board leaders to work with the president on the accreditation process, including opportunities to meet with the visiting team, and an expectation that the visiting team's final report will be available to the full board.
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25. Developing a Checklist for Evaluating Virtual Learning Environments Through the Analysis of Evaluation Reports from an Educational Organization
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Nunes, Kennedy, Passos, Arthur, Santos, João, Costa, Yandson, Durand, José, Mesquita, Mizraim, Trindade, Paola, Bernardes, Elza, Silveira, Rayanne, Oliveira, Alana, Viana, Davi, Figueiredo de Oliveira, Ana Emilia, Teixeira, Mario, Rivero, Luis, Goos, Gerhard, Founding Editor, Hartmanis, Juris, Founding Editor, Bertino, Elisa, Editorial Board Member, Gao, Wen, Editorial Board Member, Steffen, Bernhard, Editorial Board Member, Yung, Moti, Editorial Board Member, Meiselwitz, Gabriele, editor, Moallem, Abbas, editor, Zaphiris, Panayiotis, editor, Ioannou, Andri, editor, Sottilare, Robert A., editor, Schwarz, Jessica, editor, and Fang, Xiaowen, editor
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- 2022
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26. Product Development for Lifetime Prolongation via Benchmarking
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Şerbet, Turgay, Yaşar, Mahir, Karayol, Tezel, Akdogan, Anil, Vanli, Ali Serdar, Cavas-Martínez, Francisco, Series Editor, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, di Mare, Francesca, Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Kwon, Young W., Series Editor, Trojanowska, Justyna, Series Editor, Durakbasa, Numan M., editor, and Gençyılmaz, M. Güneş, editor
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- 2022
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27. 从试卷分析思考课程改革的教学策略 --以分析化学1课程为例.
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黄香宜, 张卫, 谢少艾, 马荔, and 陈虹锦
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CURRICULUM change , *ANALYTICAL chemistry , *SUMMATIVE tests , *EFFECTIVE teaching , *QUALITY assurance - Abstract
The final exam is a very important part of the course teaching quality evaluation. Therefore, we analyzed the final examination paper of analytical chemistry 1 in our university. Then, we discussed the problems existing in the course, and formed the strategic thinking on the curriculum reform. Furthermore, we analyzed the elements of paper generation and quality assurance of the final exam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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28. Quality Assurance Implementation and Application in Distance Education
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Kezia H. Mkwizu and Cecilia Junio-Sabio
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Due to the recent developments in the delivery of teaching-learning processes when COVID-19 hit the world with a health crisis and pandemic, it is crucial to look into the quality of courses delivered via online means or through distance education modality. This paper examines implementation and application of quality assurance (QA) landscape in Distance Education (DE). A documentary review using bibliographic inquiry is used as a methodology approach to gather relevant information to address the study questions. Previous studies on QA in DE are examined and arranged into themes using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that most of the literature on QA in DE in Africa and Asia based on the reviewed Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions are basically dealing with frameworks, outcomes and performance, instructional design, student services and challenges as well as parity in terms of quality with the traditional institutions. Therefore, this paper concludes that more studies are needed for QA in DE to match the post-COVID-19 trends on improving QA. This implies that there is a need to expand research on QA in DE to include areas of artificial intelligence.
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- 2024
29. Service Quality and Student Satisfaction in Higher Education
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Gordana Stankovska, Fatime Ziberi, and Dimitar Dimitrovski
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Education is a significant institution given the shift to a knowledge economy. Today students have numerous expectations that range from choosing what to learn, how to learn and how much to learn based on their individual academic needs. Student satisfaction is an important facet for higher education institutions and specifically, it is highly related to service quality. Thus, the main goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between student perceived service quality and the global satisfaction level among university students. The ServQual instrument was administered to a sample of 250 university students. The results indicated that the higher gap of the service quality is related to the responsiveness dimension, followed by the reliability, assurance, empathy and tangibles dimensions. At the same time, there was a significant positive relationship between student satisfaction and responsiveness, reliability, assurance and empathy, but negative correlation between student satisfaction and tangibles. The findings generally indicate that a majority of students are satisfied with the facilities provided by the university. Such findings should help the university make a better strategic plan as to enhance student satisfaction in particular and its overall performance in general. So, the service quality in higher education has a significant influence on student satisfaction and in view of this, higher education institutions need to be aware of the service quality dimensions that influence the satisfaction of their students and therefore that it is important to note that these dimensions should be determined by the students, because the students are the primary recipients of the services provided by the institution. [For the complete Volume 22 proceedings, see ED656158.]
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- 2024
30. Reviews in Higher Education Publications: New Models in Higher Education
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Guernon Emmanuelle
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This paper examines the evolving landscape of higher education publications, focusing on the emergence of new models that are reshaping scholarly discourse and dissemination. Through a comprehensive review of literature, we analyze the trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by these new models. Our exploration encompasses diverse approaches such as open access journals, digital platforms, interdisciplinary collaborations, and alternative peer-review systems. By synthesizing insights from a range of scholarly works, this review sheds light on the transformative potential of these new models in advancing knowledge dissemination and fostering academic innovation within higher education. [This paper was published in "International Journal of Reviews" v2 n1 p100-124 2024.]
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- 2024
31. A Methodology for Improving the Quality of the Research Article Publications in Engineering Institutions in India: A Case Study
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Rajkumar Bhimgonda Patil, Prachi Vinod Ingle, and Padmakar A. Deshmukh
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Research article publication is often considered a critical indicator of academic institutions' success and productivity. It improves the institution's reputation, attracts talented students and faculty members, and increases the institution's chances of receiving funding opportunities from different funding agencies. This paper provides a reliable and sustainable methodology for improving the quality and quantity of research article publications for engineering institutions in India. The various tools, techniques, and initiatives that promote research culture and improve its outcome in terms of research papers are also discussed. A case study of Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune, India, depicts how predictive, prescriptive, descriptive, and diagnostic data analytics approaches help to identify the barriers in the research article publications in academic institutions and provides the ways to overcome them. It also helps to set the publication targets and develop the path to perceive the targets. The outcomes and effectiveness of the case study are discussed using the papers published in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The challenges, opportunities, and recommendations are also provided for the smooth and effective implementation of the developed methodologies.
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32. Exploring unfinished nursing care among nursing students: a discussion paper.
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Palese, Alvisa, Chiappinotto, Stefania, Bayram, Aysun, Sermeus, Walter, Suhonen, Riitta, and Papastavrou, Evridiki
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NURSING audit , *MEDICAL quality control , *CINAHL database , *ONLINE information services , *PROFESSIONS , *QUALITY assurance , *LEGAL compliance , *NURSING students , *MEDLINE , *NURSING interventions - Abstract
Background: In line with the impetus traceable among the nursing staff, studies regarding the perception of Unfinished Care among students have increased in recent years as also recommended by some policy documents in the consideration that, as future members of the staff, they are expected to raise concerns about failures in the standards of care. However, no discussion of their methodological requirements has been provided to date. The aim of this study is to debate Unfinished Care explorations among nursing students and developing recommendations. Methods: A Rapid Review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, followed by a scientific discussion based on empirical evidence that emerged from the review combined with expert knowledge. Medline, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Scopus databases were searched up to May 2022. Results: In the last five years, seven studies have been conducted by researchers affiliated at the university level, involving from 18 to 737 undergraduate students across Europe. By critically analysing their key aspects, there are derived some recommendations in conducting investigations in this field as, (a) the hidden meaning of Unfinished Care investigations among students by also deciding which concept is mostly appropriate to investigate; (b) the need of establishing alliances with the clinical settings in order to involve them in such explorations; (c) more complex research methods capable of exploring this issue among students by promoting learning outcomes and not only a simple data collection; and (e) the influences of these explorations on students' wellbeing, as well as on ethical implications and that regarding the relationship between the healthcare services and the universities. Conclusion: Policymakers consider students to be key informants of the quality of nursing care issues witnessed during their clinical placements. The related emerging line of research is intriguing because of the underlying methodological, ethical and system complexities that need to be addressed according to some considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Reviews and Reviewing: Approaches to Research Synthesis. An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper.
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Smith, Linda C.
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ONLINE information services , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *INFORMATION science , *HEALTH , *INFORMATION resources , *QUALITY assurance , *DECISION making , *TECHNOLOGY , *MEDLINE , *COVID-19 pandemic , *ERIC (Information retrieval system) - Abstract
Reviews have long been recognized as among the most important forms of scientific communication. The rapid growth of the primary literature has further increased the need for reviews to distill and interpret the literature. This review on Reviews and Reviewing: Approaches to Research Synthesis encompasses the evolution of the review literature, taxonomy of review literature, uses and users of reviews, the process of preparing reviews, assessment of review quality and impact, the impact of information technology on the preparation of reviews, and research opportunities for information science related to reviews and reviewing. In addition to providing a synthesis of prior research, this review seeks to identify gaps in the published research and to suggest possible future research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Talking the Quality Talk, Walking the Quality Walk: Developing an Online Quality Assurance Training Program
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Abdullah Saykili, Fuat Erdal, Deniz Tasci, Elif Toprak, Feyza Ipekten, and Zuhal Biricik
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Quality Assurance (QA) aims to ensure and enhance educational quality, promote accountability, and foster sustainable improvement and is considered a crucial element for higher education systems in a world of constant change, increased competitiveness, technological innovation, and rising costs. In the last several years, quality assurance in Turkish higher education has experienced substantial improvements. The current developments reflect ongoing efforts in Turkish higher education to improve quality assurance processes, comply with international standards, and guarantee the consistency of academic offerings and institutional standards. The development and training of human resources are of paramount importance in creating sustainable QA efforts. Thus, the Quality Coordinatorship of Anadolu University developed a unique online training entitled "Institutional Self-Evaluation Training Programme" to equip the University staff with the required knowledge and skills to conduct internal evaluation in academic programs. Following a cross-sectional research design, and making use of learning analytics and satisfaction survey, this research investigated the learning patterns and satisfaction of the participants involved in this course. The high learning resources access and activity completion rates in this course suggest that there was a significant interest in the course considering it was only a recommended course. In addition, high levels of satisfaction, which was supported by the qualitative findings, show that the online training was endorsed by the participants as a viable training activity. [This paper was published in the INTE-ISTEC-ITEC-ITICAM-IQC proceedings, 2023, pp. 760-772).]
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35. Challenges Associated with Implementation of Sustainability-Oriented Principles and Practices: Lessons Learnt from South African Universities
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Daniels, Carlo, Niemczyk, Ewelina K., and de Beer, Zacharias L.
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As evident in scholarly literature, universities worldwide embrace Sustainable Development Goals initiated by United Nations. Yet, regardless institutions' commitment, many countries, especially developing ones, struggle to effectively implement sustainability-oriented principles and practices in higher education. To that end, this paper, based on the qualitative document analysis, brings attention to main challenges associated with the implementation of sustainability-orientated principles and practices in seven South African universities. The findings show that several challenges exist due to the holistic nature of sustainable development (SD) as it is a concept that not only connects different areas of knowledge but also articulates knowledge from distinctive disciplines. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the strategy with the most potential of enhancing the implementation of sustainability-orientated principles and practices and ensuring longevity and improvement require support from top management of higher education institutions (HEIs). In addition, in order to strengthen SD, HEIs need to adapt a holistic approach and implement sustainability principles, knowledge, and practices within all academic activities. In alignment with the theme of the conference, this study provides reflections and recommendations towards the improvement of education considering the experiences and lessons learnt in a specific context. [For the complete Volume 21 proceedings, see ED629259.]
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36. Position paper to facilitate patient access to radiopharmaceuticals: considerations for a suitable pharmaceutical regulatory framework.
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Korde, Aruna, Patt, Marianne, Selivanova, Svetlana V., Scott, Andrew M., Hesselmann, Rolf, Kiss, Oliver, Ramamoorthy, Natesan, Todde, Sergio, Rubow, Sietske M., Gwaza, Luther, Lyashchenko, Serge, Andersson, Jan, Hockley, Brian, Kaslival, Ravindra, and Decristoforo, Clemens
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Background: Nuclear medicine has made enormous progress in the past decades. However, there are still significant inequalities in patient access among different countries, which could be mitigated by improving access to and availability of radiopharmaceuticals. Main body: This paper summarises major considerations for a suitable pharmaceutical regulatory framework to facilitate patient access to radiopharmaceuticals. These include the distinct characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals which require dedicated regulations, considering the impact of the variable complexity of radiopharmaceutical preparation, personnel requirements, manufacturing practices and quality assurance, regulatory authority interfaces, communication and training, as well as marketing authorisation procedures to ensure availability of radiopharmaceuticals. Finally, domestic and regional supply to ensure patient access via alternative regulatory pathways, including in-house production of radiopharmaceuticals, is described, and an outlook on regulatory challenges faced by new developments, such as the use of alpha emitters, is provided. Conclusions: All these considerations are an outcome of a dedicated Technical Meeting organised by the IAEA in 2023 and represent the views and opinions of experts in the field, not those of any regulatory authorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper.
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Ceresoli, Marco, Braga, Marco, Zanini, Nicola, Abu-Zidan, Fikri M., Parini, Dario, Langer, Thomas, Sartelli, Massimo, Damaskos, Dimitrios, Biffl, Walter L., Amico, Francesco, Ansaloni, Luca, Balogh, Zsolt J., Bonavina, Luigi, Civil, Ian, Cicuttin, Enrico, Chirica, Mircea, Cui, Yunfeng, De Simone, Belinda, Di Carlo, Isidoro, and Fette, Andreas
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Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with a significant improvement in patients' outcome. The key element of the enhanced perioperative care protocol is the multimodal and interdisciplinary approach targeted to the patient, focused on a holistic approach to reduce surgical stress and improve perioperative recovery. Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery is still a debated topic with little evidence available. The present position paper illustrates the existing evidence about perioperative care in emergency surgery patients with a focus on each perioperative intervention in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phase. For each item was proposed and approved a statement by the WSES collaborative group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Empfehlungen zur Sonografieausbildung in der prähospitalen Notfallmedizin (pPOCUS): Konsensuspapier von DGINA, DGAI, BAND, BV-ÄLRD, DGU, DIVI und DGIIN.
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Michels, Guido, Greim, Clemens-Alexander, Krohn, Alexander, Ott, Matthias, Feuerstein, Doreen, Möckel, Martin, Fuchs, Nikola, Friemert, Benedikt, Wolfrum, Sebastian, Kiefl, Daniel, Bernhard, Michael, Reifferscheid, Florian, Bathe, Janina, Walcher, Felix, Dietrich, Christoph F., Lechleuthner, Alexander, Busch, Hans-Jörg, and Sauer, Dorothea
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CONSENSUS (Social sciences) , *ULTRASONIC imaging , *POINT-of-care testing , *CRITICALLY ill , *PATIENTS , *SHOCK (Pathology) , *LEARNING strategies , *CRITICAL care medicine , *EMERGENCY medical services , *QUALITY assurance , *EMERGENCY medicine , *MEDICAL societies - Abstract
Point-of-care sonography is a precondition in acute and emergency medicine for the diagnosis and initiation of therapy for critically ill and injured patients. While emergency sonography is a mandatory part of the training for clinical acute and emergency medicine, it is not everywhere required for prehospital emergency medicine. Although some medical societies in Germany have already established their own learning concepts for emergency ultrasound, a uniform national training concept for the use of emergency sonography in the out-of-hospital setting is still lacking. Experts of several professional medical societies have therefore joined forces and developed a structured training concept for emergency sonography in the prehospital setting. The consensus paper serves as quality assurance in prehospital emergency sonography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Transformation of Education: From Dehumanization to Re-Humanization of Society
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Aberšek, Boris, Flogie, Andrej, and Aberšek, Metka Kordigel
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With the approach of constant changes and quality assurance in education, we have reached an optimum that no longer justifies all further investments in such changes, as the results of these investments are (and will be) minimal and insufficient. We have reached a stage where we must shift from evolution to revolution, from constant changes in education to its complete transformation. Here, we must point out that we must reverse the flow of systemic changes from the dehumanization of society as that in Industry 4.0 or, in a slightly softer form, the Japanese vision of Society 5.0. This reverse flow offers us the re-humanization of society's development and it can be called Society 6.0 or, historically, also Society 1.1 (back to the past, to the first industrial revolution). [For the full proceedings, see ED629086.]
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40. Virtual Universities: An Overview & Trends
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Kayyali, Mustafa
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Traditional institutions are now up against fresh competition from virtual universities as the world gets more digital. Higher education is now more widely available thanks to these online universities that provide online courses and degrees. In this paper, I will give an overview of the virtual university scene, look at the development of online learning over time, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of virtual universities. We also talk about new developments in online education, such as the advent of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), the gamification of education, and the application of AI and machine learning in the educational setting. Finally, we look at concerns with accreditation, quality assurance, and student participation, as well as opportunities and challenges for virtual universities. We seek to provide a thorough grasp of the virtual university landscape and its possible effects on higher education through this analysis. [This paper was published in: "Digital Education: Foundation & Emergence with Challenges, Cases. Interdisciplinary Knowledge Series," edited by P. K. Paul et al., New Delhi Publishers, 2023, pp. 301-28.]
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41. The Relationship between Rankings and Academic Quality
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Kayyali, Mustafa
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University rankings have a growing impact on how people view the academic excellence of higher education. The complicated relationship between rankings and academic excellence is explored in this essay along with how it may affect higher education policy and practice. The importance of rankings and their influence on institutional decision-making is highlighted in the introduction to the article. After that, it goes into detail about how to understand university rankings, going over their methodology, metrics, and influences. The subsequent sections focus on the link between rankings and academic quality, highlighting how rankings can both reflect and shape perceptions of quality. The limitations and challenges associated with rankings are also explored, including the simplification of academic quality, data accuracy, and interpretation, and the potential for distortions and unintended consequences. Alternative approaches to assessing academic quality beyond rankings are presented, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation frameworks that encompass diverse dimensions of excellence. This paper goes into more detail about how rankings affect institutions of higher learning, including how they affect institutional priorities and the necessity of mission-driven decision-making. Additionally, discussions of student opinions on rankings and academic standards highlight the significance of including students in the evaluation process. Exploring the difficulties and possibilities for policy and practice while concentrating on themes of equity, data transparency, and public opinion. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of rankings and academic quality and the importance of adopting comprehensive approaches that prioritize student success, diversity, and institutional missions. By recognizing the limitations of rankings and embracing alternative assessment measures, policymakers and institutions can promote a more holistic and accurate assessment of academic quality in higher education.
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42. Applying a Contrasting Groups Standard Setting Methodology to a Large-Scale Performance Assessment Program Used for Accountability
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Evans, Carla M.
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Large-scale performance assessment programs are a longstanding reform tool. However, standard setting can be a challenge for assessment programs that use primarily non-standardized assessments. The purpose of this paper is to extend this field of research by explaining the standard setting methodology applied to one more recent instantiation of a state performance assessment program. The second purpose of this paper is to discuss the data quality control and quality assurance challenges experienced after five years of applying the standard setting method. Recognizing the burgeoning interest again in large-scale performance assessment programs, the goal and intended contribution of this paper is to inform future decisions about selecting appropriate standard setting methods and dealing with unanticipated challenges that may arise during implementation based upon the lessons learned from one program. It is likely that other large-scale performance assessment programs may face similar operational challenges, especially those that do not rely on standardized tests or standardized administration procedures to produce annual determinations of student proficiency or other scores used for accountability purposes. Assessment system designers can use the insights in this paper to consider standard setting methods and how those methods may need to be adapted to promote technical quality.
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43. Reviews of Literature on Accreditation and Quality Assurance
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Emmanuelle, Guernon
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This paper presents a comprehensive review of existing literature concerning the domains of accreditation and quality assurance in various sectors. Accreditation and quality assurance play vital roles in ensuring the credibility, transparency, and effectiveness of educational institutions, healthcare facilities, industries, and other domains. This paper synthesizes the findings of numerous studies, focusing on the conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and outcomes associated with accreditation and quality assurance processes. The review encompasses a wide range of perspectives, including historical context, best practices, challenges, and advancements in accreditation and quality assurance. Through a systematic analysis of these scholarly works, this paper aims to provide a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of accreditation and quality assurance across diverse sectors and shed light on potential future research directions.
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44. An Overview of Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Concepts and Frameworks
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Kayyali, Mustafa
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To ensure that students obtain an effective and appropriate education, quality assurance in higher education is crucial. The primary concepts, structures, and procedures associated with quality assurance in higher education are extensively addressed in this paper. To improve student learning outcomes, institutional reputation, and overall accountability, it examines the changing landscape of higher education and the growing emphasis on quality. The introduction of the paper defines quality assurance in the context of higher education, emphasizing its complexity and the range of stakeholders it involves. It explores the numerous quality dimensions--both academic and non-academic--and their importance in promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The paper then addresses the essential tenets and strategies that support quality assurance. It looks at internal quality control approaches that enable institutions to regularly review and enhance their educational practices, such as faculty development, curriculum design, and self-assessment. To further promote openness, comparability, and accountability across higher education institutions, external quality assurance, including accreditation, benchmarking, and regulatory frameworks, is being investigated as well. The paper also explores international perspectives on quality assurance in higher education, emphasizing regional differences and global initiatives. It looks at how standards-setting organizations, professional groups, and quality control organizations influence policies and encourage institutional cooperation. To improve processes for making decisions and ensure constant enhancement, the paper also examines the role of data analysis, assessment instruments, and quality indicators. The paper also seeks to provide scholars, policymakers, administrators, and practitioners with a firm foundation to comprehend the concepts, theories, and techniques involved in quality assurance in higher education. It is a useful tool for promoting quality in higher education institutions around the world, encouraging discussion, and influencing decision-making processes.
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45. Telemedicine and Digital Medicine in the Clinical Management of Hypertension and Hypertension-Related Cardiovascular Diseases: A Position Paper of the Italian Society of Arterial Hypertension (SIIA).
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Minuz, Pietro, Albini, Fabio Lucio, Imbalzano, Egidio, Izzo, Raffaele, Masi, Stefano, Pengo, Martino F., Pucci, Giacomo, Scalise, Filippo, Salvetti, Massimo, Tocci, Giuliano, Cicero, Arrigo, Iaccarino, Guido, Savoia, Carmine, Sechi, Leonardo, Parati, Gianfranco, Borghi, Claudio, Volpe, Massimo, Ferri, Claudio, Grassi, Guido, and Muiesan, Maria Lorenza
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KIDNEY disease risk factors , *HYPERTENSION , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors , *MEDICAL quality control , *CEREBROVASCULAR disease , *DIGITAL technology , *MOBILE apps , *DIGITAL health , *RISK assessment , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *AMBULATORY blood pressure monitoring , *QUALITY assurance , *PATIENT compliance , *TELEMEDICINE , *DISEASE management , *HEALTH promotion , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
High blood pressure is the leading cause of death and disability globally and an important treatable risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and chronic kidney diseases. Digital technology, including mobile health solutions and digital therapy, is expanding rapidly in clinical medicine and has the potential to improve the quality of care and effectiveness of drug treatment by making medical interventions timely, tailored to hypertensive patients' needs and by improving treatment adherence. Thus, the systematic application of digital technologies could support diagnosis and awareness of hypertension and its complications, ultimately leading to improved BP control at the population level. The progressive implementation of digital medicine in the national health systems must be accompanied by the supervision and guidance of health authorities and scientific societies to ensure the correct use of these new technologies with consequent maximization of the potential benefits. The role of scientific societies in relation to the rapid adoption of digital technologies, therefore, should encompass the entire spectrum of activities pertaining to their institutional role: information, training, promotion of research, scientific collaboration and advice, evaluation and validation of technological tools, and collaboration with regulatory and health authorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Critically appraised paper: Eccentric resistance training may improve strength and power but not gait in patients with neurological conditions [synopsis].
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Plummer, Prudence
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RESISTANCE training ,MUSCLE strength ,NEUROLOGICAL disorders ,QUALITY assurance ,MUSCLE contraction - Abstract
The article focuses on a synopsis of a critically appraised paper discussing the potential benefits of eccentric resistance training for enhancing strength and power, but not gait, in patients with neurological conditions. Topics discussed include the findings of the study regarding the effects of eccentric resistance training, its limitations in improving gait function, and the implications for therapeutic interventions in this patient population.
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47. Trust as a key element for quality communication and information management: insights into developing safe cyber-organisational sustainability
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Huda, Miftachul
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48. Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Higher Education
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Mustafa Kayyali
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In today's world of quick change, encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education has become increasingly important. This article examines how universities help students cultivate an entrepreneurial attitude, acquire useful skills, and build environments that encourage aspiring businesspeople. The introduction of the paper provides a backdrop and justification for encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education, underlining the societal and financial advantages of developing entrepreneurial ability. The paper's goals are then detailed, placing particular emphasis on the need to look at how entrepreneurship and innovation are defined, investigate powerful pedagogical techniques, talk about ways to build thriving ecosystems and gauge the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education. The paper dives into the definitions of entrepreneurship and innovation, highlighting their connections and importance in the context of higher education. In addition to advocating for a mindset that fosters innovation, risk-taking, and problem-solving, it addresses the significance of integrating entrepreneurial education across disciplines. The paper goes on to discuss the pedagogical strategies, such as experiential learning, real-world applications, and the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, that help students build their entrepreneurial skills and mentality. Another important issue that is covered in the study is the development of ecosystems that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. It places a focus on creating entrepreneurship centers and incubators within universities, involving alumni and business networks, and easing access to funds and resources. It is highlighted that partnerships and collaboration between businesses, government, and community organizations are efficient ways to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. The report also addresses the evaluation of learning outcomes, venture development, and creativity, as well as the assessment of the impact and efficacy of entrepreneurship education. Risk aversion, entrepreneurship integration into academic culture, and diversity and inclusion issues are some of the difficulties and impediments to boosting entrepreneurship and innovation. Insights into case studies and best practices from various institutions are provided in the paper, demonstrating successful initiatives that have produced fruitful results. In order to improve the efficacy of entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education, it finishes by summarising the main findings and highlighting the significance of continued study, collaboration, and sharing of best practices. Higher education institutions can better equip students to navigate a world that is always changing, stimulate economic growth, and have a good impact on society through encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation. This report offers insights, suggestions, and motivation for upcoming endeavors to policymakers, educators, and stakeholders interested in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education.
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49. Screen Time in Learning Management System as Student Learning Time Indicators for Academic Quality Assurance
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Aziman Abdullah
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This study explores the potential of using screen time data in learning management systems (LMS) to estimate student learning time (SLT) and validate the credit value of courses. Gathering comprehensive data on actual student learning time is difficult, so this study uses LMS Moodle logs from a computer programming course with 490 students over 16 weeks to estimate SLT. The data was segmented into a minute for each record and total duration was calculated for each student on a weekly basis. The study found variations in SLT on a weekly basis and identified that the number of students who engaged with the LMS after midnight varied according to week, possibly due to assessment deadlines. These findings suggest that screen time data in LMS can be utilized for data-driven decision making for academic quality assurance in higher education. This study can help policy makers and academic institutions to make more informed decisions and promote personalized learning experiences. [For the full proceedings, see ED654100.]
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50. Key Elements of Total Quality Management Implementation in Vocational High School
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Rosida Kerin Meirani and Naila Intania
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The main projection of vocational high school graduates is to work. To be able to make graduates ready to work, schools must know what graduates need to enter the world of work so that they can produce graduates who meet customer expectations, which in this case are industry and business players. The application of total quality management as a philosophy to satisfy customers has finally become the choice of most vocational high schools. The aim of this study is to describe and model the key elements for the successful implementation of total quality management (TQM) in vocational high schools. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with the literature study method. The results of the study show that several elements that are key in the implementation of total quality management (TQM) in vocational high schools include leadership, top management commitment, customer focus, customer motivation and commitment, continuous improvement, quality culture, communication, training and education, quality assurance, involvement and empowerment of academic staff, and teamwork. These key elements in the model are grouped into two major groups namely leadership and customer focus where top management commitment is included in the leadership group and motivation and commitment of employees are included in the customer focus group, while the rest are included in the combined leadership and customer focus group. The application of these key elements is ultimately expected to achieve customer satisfaction. [For the full proceedings, see ED654100.]
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