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In Malaysia, prolonged unemployment following graduation has resulted in a growing interest among medical graduates in pursuing postgraduate research. This article offers educational resources in the form of 12 tips for medical graduates who plan to pursue a postgraduate science degree and their supervisors. It emphasises the reciprocal mentor--mentee relationship in the academic pursuit of a research project. This article is based on the author's personal experience of enrolment in a Master of Science (MSc) degree immediately upon completing the Doctor of Medicine programme combined with relevant educational theories. The 12 tips are arranged according to study progression from enrolment decision to the implementation of the research project. The author addresses the frequently asked questions of medical graduates. A learner-centred approach to research supervision is advocated. The educational challenges faced by research supervisors are discussed and approaches presented that may inform teaching efficacy to promote the agency of research supervisors. Pursuing a postgraduate research degree is a growing trend among new medical graduates in Malaysia. This article collates available literature and the author's critical reflection to provide a practical framework that caters to the lack of formal educational resources specific to medical graduates in the MSc programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the significance of customer happiness in project business management and introduces the Kano Model as a tool for understanding and prioritizing customer needs. The Kano Model categorizes customer requirements into three types: must-be requirements, one-dimensional requirements, and excitement requirements. The article provides a case study illustrating the importance of exceeding customer expectations and adding value to their experience. It emphasizes that customer happiness leads to loyalty and future business opportunities. The article also explains how to identify the Kano level of a requirement using a questionnaire developed by Noriaki Kano and presents a successful implementation of the Kano Model in a software implementation project. Overall, the article highlights the importance of understanding customer needs and the potential benefits of implementing the Kano Model in project business management. [Extracted from the article]

Research focusing on community college leadership programs and the needs of workforce development personnel shows that the primary knowledge and skills needed by professionals in the field include collaboration, teaching, community college context, effects of globalization, data usage, and skills related to leadership and team work. Program faculty and staff in a master of science degree in a Workforce Education Leadership program researched the needs of workforce development personnel. They also met with community college workforce development and industry personnel from five community college districts to review the program curriculum. Key conclusions included the value of offering all courses online and on a regular basis, offering appropriate coursework, and including courses that would allow for the discussion of changing trends, problem-based projects, and industry experiences.

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This study investigated the long-term impact of the Master of Science Degree in Creative Studies at Buffalo State College (New York) on the personal and professional lives of 38 graduates. Results indicated that graduates have integrated their knowledge of creative problem solving into both their professional and personal lives. Six tables detail survey findings. (DB)

Marcelina Cardoso Dos Santos is a scientist with a background in physics and biology. She is interested in synthetic cells and believes that one day we will be able to reproduce the mechanics of live cells. Dos Santos emphasizes the importance of integrity and motivation in scientific research and advises her students to never doubt their abilities. She faces the challenge of the race to publish quality articles quickly. Dos Santos celebrates success with dignity and starts her day with a coffee. If she were not a scientist, she would be an activist. She has recently published an article on quantum dot-based nanosensors for cell adhesion and mechanosensing. [Extracted from the article]

Among diverse contemporary colour prints, silver dye bleach prints and chromogenic prints are difficult to differentiate. They share similar visual characteristics and can use identical supports and surface finishes. However, their image-forming dyes differ, resulting in disparate conservation and restoration needs. This study aimed to determine practical measures for unambiguously differentiating between these two print types. Identifying characteristics—referred to here as 'identifiers'—were collected from popular conservation sources and a mixed-method questionnaire survey. The accuracy and feasibility of these identifiers were evaluated against known prints sets. Examinations made use of water droplets, various light sources, digital 3D microscopy, and spectrophotometry. Results dichotomised these identifiers into 'definite' or 'indefinite' with 'definite identifiers' being able to discriminate independently. Only five out of 23 entries were termed definite identifiers. Azo dyes—image dyes of silver dye bleach prints—were established as the only constant definite identifiers of this print type. These findings were integrated into a flowchart to guide differentiation with the main recommendation being to deviate from indefinite identifiers to save time and effort. Parts of this work have been submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree at the University of Amsterdam in 2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Enrollment in soil science courses at land grant universities in the United States has been stagnant or declining for the last 20 years and this trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a newly developed course in drinking water and human health (DWHH) that was designed to widen soil science course offerings and attract students from other areas of natural resource sciences at the University of Idaho (UI). The DWHH course was first offered in 2004. Total enrollment in this class was initially 32 students; however, enrollment has grown significantly over the 20-year period to 72 students in spring 2023. The average enrollment of the 14 times this course was taught was 41.5 students. Because student demand was high, the course changed from an alternate year class (2004– 2014) to an annual class in 2016. The course was only taught live on the Moscow campus until 2014. When the course was transformed into an online class, its enrollment became dominated by place-based students. Most students taking the class in the last 5 years have been off campus graduate students enrolled in non-thesis Master of Science degree programs. Course evaluations indicated that students that have taken this class are more satisfied with the course content, course materials, course organization, and the work requirement than the average course taught on campus at UI. This course has been popular and will continue to be an important course offering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the nature and extent of publications and to evaluate whether lead advisor role and experience, data collection tool, sample size, and research topic predict publication for research projects completed as part of a Canadian Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) programme. Method: We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective review of projects completed between 2003 and 2015 and confirmed publication status through citations of published work, a literature search, and a survey of advisors. We used descriptive statistics to describe the nature and extent of publications and logistic regression to analyze potential predictor variables. Results: Between 2003 and 2015, 44.5% of the 218 projects completed were associated with at least one peer-reviewed journal publication, and there was a seven-fold increase in annual publication rate. Projects led by a scientist or researcher ([OR] = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.15, 8.35), qualitative projects with 10 or more participants ([OR] 6.22; 95% CI: 1.96, 19.78), and quantitative projects with more than 50 participants ([OR] = 2.29; 95% CI: 1.14, 4.63) were associated with an increased likelihood of publication. Conclusions: MScPT research is published at a moderate rate, and annual publication rates increased between 2003 and 2015. Encouragement to obtain adequate sample sizes and additional support for clinician-led projects may enhance publication rates and, ultimately, bridge gaps in research-to-practice integration., (© Canadian Physiotherapy Association.)

Background: Building on a distinguished history of community medicine training, public health programs have been expanding in India in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional attention to the importance of public health programs and the need for a strong workforce. This paper aims to assess the current capacity for public health education and training in India and provide recommendations for improved approaches to meet current and future public health needs. Methods: We conducted a desk review of public health training programs via extensive internet searches, literature reviews, and expert faculty consultations. Among those programs, we purposively selected faculty members to participate in in-depth interviews. We developed summary statistics based on the desk review. For qualitative analysis, we utilized a combination of deductive and inductive coding to identify key themes and systematically reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of each theme. Results: The desk review captured 59 institutions offering public health training across India. The majority of training programs were graduate level degrees including Master of Public Health and Master of Science degrees. Key factors impacting these programs included collaborations, mentorship, curriculum standardization, tuition and funding, and student demand for public health education and careers. Collaborations and mentorship were highly valued but varied in quality across institutions. Curricula lacked standardization but also contained substantial flexibility and innovation as a result. Public sector programs were perceived to be affordable though fees and stipends varied across institutions. Further development of career opportunities in public health is needed. Conclusion: Public health education and training in India have a strong foothold. There are numerous opportunities for continued expansion and strengthening of this field, to support a robust multi-disciplinary public health workforce that will contribute towards achieving the sustainable development goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Squat Jump (SJ) test is widely recognized as a reliable test for assessing lower-limb explosive strength. However, uncertainty persists in the literature regarding the optimal starting positions for maximizing vertical jump performance. This uncertainty is exacerbated by a disproportionate focus on athletes in existing studies, with insufficient consideration being given to non-athletic women. To address this gap, this study investigated the influence of leg starting angle on explosive jump height in a homogeneous sample of non-athletic women. Thirty-two female students enrolled in a Sports Science master's degree program at the University of Salerno participated in the study. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize data on various variables, and Pearson's correlations were calculated to assess the relationship between knee angle in the starting position and achieved jump height. The study revealed that different starting positions had a noteworthy impact on jump height among the participants. A strong negative correlation (−0.701) was identified between Squat Jump elevation and the knee angle in the starting position. Notably, 62.5% of the subjects opted for a starting knee position of approximately 70 degrees, with all of them consistently achieving a jump height associated with this specific angle. These findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between leg starting angle and explosive jump height in non-athletic women. The observed correlation underscores the significance of the starting position in Squat Jump performance. The prevalence of a specific knee angle choice among participants suggests potential implications for training and performance optimization in this sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the educational product generated from the research entitled “Teaching Exponential Function with Problem Solving Methodology: Report of a Practice”, developed within the scope of the Professional Master's Degree in Science, Mathematics and Technology Teaching at the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC). The educational product is a Facebook page composed of applied activities, activity suggestions, activity reports, videos of activity resolutions, reports of practices in the application of problem situations on the exponential function through problem solving, activity resolutions, videos and problem suggestions for applications and video suggestions, the objective is to share experiences and exchange information, motivating and encouraging educators in their practices. The design of the educational product aimed to contribute to the teaching practice of in-service teachers, both in mathematics classes and in their professional life. On the “Facebook” page, the activities that were applied in the classroom are described using the Problem Solving Methodology methodology, based on studies by researchers Lourdes de la Rosa and Norma Suely Gomes Allevato, which were applied in the classroom together with Geogebra objects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary : The proportion of general surgeons with graduate degrees in Canada is increasing. We sought to evaluate the types of graduate degree held by surgeons in Canada, and whether differences in publication capacity exist. We evaluated all general surgeons working at English-speaking Canadian academic hospitals to determine the types of degrees achieved, changes over time and research output associated with each degree. We identified 357 surgeons, of whom 163 (45.7 %) had master's degrees and 49 (13.7 %) had PhDs. Achievement of graduate degrees increased over time, with more surgeons earning master's degrees in public health (MPH), clinical epidemiology and education (MEd), and fewer master's degrees in science (MSc) or PhDs. Most publication metrics were similar by degree type, but surgeons with PhDs published more basic science research than those with clinical epidemiology, MEd or MPH degrees (2.0 v. 0.0, p < 0.05); surgeons with clinical epidemiology degrees published more first-author articles than surgeons with MSc degrees (2.0 v. 0.0, p = 0.007). An increasing number of general surgeons hold graduate degrees, with fewer pursuing MSc and PhD degrees, and more holding MPH or clinical epidemiology degrees. Research productivity is similar for all groups. Support to pursue diverse graduate degrees could enable a greater breadth of research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"The Knowledge Café: Create an Environment for Successful Knowledge Management" by Benjamin C. Anyacho is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing knowledge management practices. The book emphasizes the importance of collaboration and diverse perspectives in knowledge sharing. It provides insights into structuring a Knowledge Café agenda and selecting a facilitator. The book is recommended for project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in knowledge management initiatives. It offers practical guidance for creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. [Extracted from the article]

The University of Houston-Victoria has developed and initiated a new, online-delivered Master of Science degree in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. The program is based on the premise that economic development is a result of starting, growing and expanding, and attracting business to an area. Consequently, the program gives equal weight to the fields of entrepreneurship and traditional economic development. The paper describes the unique structure of the program, the development of the program using input from both academics and practitioners, and its initiation., INTRODUCTION The primary foundation of economic development is based on the 'three legged stool' of starting new businesses (entrepreneurship), growing and expanding existing businesses, and attracting outside businesses to a [...]

Before working at Rochester, Maggie was the metadata and digital curation librarian at the University of Baltimore and the cataloging and metadata librarian at Goucher College. He previously served as a senior reference librarian and adjunct English professor at Fairfield University, as well as a research librarian and visiting professor of writing at Haverford College. She holds an MLIS degree from the University of Washington and a certificate in the curation and management of digital assets from the University of Maryland, as well as a master of arts degree in Victorian studies from Birkbeck, University of London. [Extracted from the article]