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Expressing Information Needs And Information Literacy Skills Amongst Final Year Undergraduate Students In Northern Nigeria, Zikrat Abdulsalam, Imoisili Ojeime Odigie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy is the ability of an individual to locate, evaluate, and use information. This study expresses the conscious information needs and information literacy skills amongst final year undergraduate students of three Universities in Nigeria; being the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Federal University Lokoja (FUL), and Baze University. A survey research design alongside a questionnaire for the instrument were utilised on a sample size of 307 final year undergraduate students from select faculties within the above-mentioned universities. The findings of the study amongst other show that undergraduate students at the final year level had a conscious knowledge of their information …

Sequential Simulations During Introductory Part-Time Fieldwork: Design, Implementation, And Student Satisfaction, Kaitlin R. Sibbald, Diane E. Mackenzie

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Simulation is used in various ways in occupational therapy education and is recognized as a replacement for some conventional fieldwork hours. However, design and student satisfaction has had limited exploration.

Method: Sequential best practice simulations were designed for Level 1 fieldwork objectives in mental and musculoskeletal practice. The Satisfaction with Simulation Education scale (SSES) and qualitative feedback were used to assess student satisfaction. An exploratory factor analysis was used to validate the SSES in occupational therapy, and a three-factor repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine factors contributing to satisfaction across simulations.

Results: A three-factor model …

Occupational Therapy Curricula Patterns For Acquired Brain Injury-Related Vision Disorders For Entry-Level Programs: A Survey, Laura Schmeiser, Alicia Reiser, Caitlyn Foy

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are among the first providers to encounter individuals after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Evidence suggests that most occupational therapists learn about ABI-related vision disorders from continuing education and on-the-job training. A better understanding of entry-level curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders is important because of their high prevalence and impact on occupational performance. A descriptive online survey was administered to occupational therapy educators at ACOTE-accredited entry-level programs to explore curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders. Of 1,391 occupational therapy educators invited to participate, 71 (5%) began the survey, and 66 met the inclusion criteria. Vision screening methods …

Reaching Consensus On The Future Direction Of A Resource Center Within A Ucedd: A Quality Improvement Delphi Project, Emily J. Hickey Phd, Amy D. Whitehead Mpa, Rachel Weingarten Bs, Leann Smith Dawalt Phd

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families need access to timely, quality information and assistance about relevant services and supports. Despite statewide systems of information and assistance for this population, there is a need for “in-the-moment” assistance for individuals and family members who participate in on-site research, training and or service delivery at the Waisman Center. The aim of this quality improvement project was to clarify the role of an internal Resource Center so as to align with the staff resources available and not duplicate statewide systems of support.

The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison the …

Risk Management Perceptions And Preventive Practices Of Athletic Directors From Naia Schools, Yan Gioseffi

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The increase in the number of incidents associated with sports has led to the rise of litigation, and physical, emotional, and financial damage to stakeholders. Collegiate athletic directors (ADs) have the duty to keep their programs safe.

This study aimed to explore and understand the practices, perceptions, and experiences of ADs from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) institutions regarding preventive risk management. As risk management is significantly new in the sporting industry, an exploratory study using a qualitative design, grounded in narrative inquiry was conducted using the D.I.M. Process as a guide to collect data from 10 NAIA ADs …

Effects Of A Mindfulness Intervention To Improve Teachers’ Well-Being, Andrea P. Almaguer-Botero, Eva L. Miller, Roy K. Chen, Ralph Carlson

School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Faculty Publications

Teacher attrition has increased by 50% over the past 15 years. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a mindfulness-based intervention would be effective for reducing stress and increasing mindfulness, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and well-being among teachers at Title I (low-income) schools. The researchers evaluated the effects of a mindfulness intervention created specifically for teachers using a four-way ANOVA (2 × 3 × 2 × 5) with two between subjects’ factors, groups and levels, and two within subjects/repeated measures factors, pretest-posttest and scales. While the study did not show significant effects for mindfulness, stress, self-efficacy, and well-being, teachers …

The Role Of English Language Courses In Media Colleges In Providing Their Graduates With Labor Market Skills: An Applied Study On Graduates Of Middle East University, Mazen Al-Fedawi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to identify the degree of contribution of English language courses in providing graduates with the necessary skills by achieving the specifications of the graduate of the Faculty of Mass Communication required in the labor market, and the degree of their acquisition of the professional skills required in the labor market. It also aimed to explore whether there are differences between the acquisition of labor market skills among graduates of mass media faculties due to variables, type of specialization, number of years of work, and gender. The study achieved these objectives through an applied survey study on an …

Skills That Help Employ Media Graduates In The Labor Market From The Point Of View Of Practicing Media Professionals., Mahmoud Al-Rajabi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to reveal the most important skills that help to employ graduates of media faculties in the labor market from the point of view of media practitioners. The study used two approaches, the qualitative methodology and the inductive approach, by conducting in-depth interviews with seventeen media practitioners in Jordan, and the sample was taken in an intentional way. The results of the study showed that the skills that a media graduate should possess are both pure media skills and other skills such as research skills, critical thinking skills, content building skills, interpersonal skills, Arabic and media language skills, …

The Role Of Practical Courses In The Faculty Of Media At The Middle East University In Providing Graduates With Labor Market Skills, Ahmad Oreqat, Ramez Abuhasirah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed at identifying the role of the practical courses at the Faculty of Media at the Middle East University in providing its graduates with skills in the media labor market. The study adopted the media audience survey method. A questionnaire was distributed to an available sample of (48) graduates of the Faculty of Media at Middle East University who practice the media profession. The results showed that practical study courses’ contribution to providing graduates with the required specifications in the labor market came to a high degree, as the most important of these specifications were: “decent and acceptable …

The Academic Training In Media Faculties And Its Implications For Professional Practice: A Field Study On Media Practitioners In Jordanian Media Institutions, Ramez Abuhasirah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed at identifying the reflection of media academic education on professional practice. The study adopted the audience survey method. A questionnaire was distributed to an available sample of (102) professionals in Jordanian media institutions who hold a media certificate. The study’s results showed that the primary academic education of media professionals was represented in: “the predominance of theoretical aspects over practical aspects in academic courses,” with a mean of (4.30). In contrast, the media skills and practical professional training of professionals in Jordan’s media institutions were represented in: “the reflection of media training on the professional performance of …

The Phenomenon Of Information Flow From Traditional And New Media About The Corona Pandemic From The Perspective Of Newly Graduated Media Professionals In Yemen, Mansour Al-Muntasir

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to explore the external limits of the Corona pandemic in all traditional and new media, which paid attention to this event in a way that the media had not seen before, relying on citizens' participation in the production of news in social media. This study also aims to find out how newly graduated journalists interact with the event on both professional and personal levels, especially with the spread of misinformation and fake news about the Corona virus. The researchers have adopted the qualitative method to obtain deep information from the sample selected by the study, as it …

The Role Of Radio And Television Programmes In Providing Drug Information From The Perspectives Of The Jordanian Public And Pharmaceutical Sector Employees, Obadah Sa’Ad, Omar Al Rashdan, Hanan Al-Shiekh

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to identify the role of radio and television programmes in providing drug information to the Jordanian society. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach, and two special questionnaires were developed for the study. The study sample consisted of (287) employees from the pharmaceutical sector (pharmacists, doctors), and (389) members of the Jordanian public who visited Hamzah and Al-Bashir Hospitals in Amman, Jordan. The results of the study concluded that the role of radio and television programmes in providing drug information to the Jordanian society from the viewpoint of the public came to a medium degree, and that …

The Reality Of Media Training In Jordanian Media Institutions From The View Point Of Journalists - A Field Study, Kamel Khurshid Murad, Saddam Al-Mashagbah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The article aimed to identify the reality of media training in Jordanian media institutions from the point of view of journalists in Jordan. It adopted a descriptive approach using a questionnaire distributed to a simple random sample of (66) journalists in the Radio and Television Corporation, Petra Agency, daily newspapers, some electronic news websites, the Journalists Syndicate and some satellite channels. The results revealed that 43.9% of the media institutions have departments for training, and 51.5% are interested in holding training courses at a medium rate. The results also showed that 53.0% of the sample describe the percentage of learning …

The Impact Of Negative Online Rumors On The Attitudes Of The Palestinian Audience Towards The Liberation Of The Six Prisoners: A Content Analysis Of Facebook Pages, Suhair Al Rjoub, Saed Shaheen

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This research aims to identify the topics covered by Facebook pages regarding the issue of the six prisoners’ liberation. It deals with the negative impact of rumors on the Palestinian public’s attitudes towards the issue of the six prisoners’ liberation on Facebook through analyzing the content of the pages. In this study, the research used the content analysis tool; the sample of the study included five pages that dealt with the issue of the six prisoners who liberated themselves through a tunnel under Gilboa prison. The research deployed the theory of social responsibility and relied on the “descriptive survey” to …

The Effectiveness Of Media Curricula In Sudanese Universities In Light Of The Challenges And Requirements Of The Labor Market In The Era Of Digital Media From Media Faculties’ Perspectives, Lamia Salah Al Deen Mohammad Ibrahim

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the media curricula in Sudanese universities regarding the challenges and the requirements of the labor market in the era of digital media. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach; an electronic questionnaire form was designed as a tool for data collection. It was distributed to a simple random sample consisting of (40) individuals, representing (45%) of the total study population represented by (95) professors. The study concludes with a number of findings, most importantly are: the degree of effectiveness of the media curricula in Sudanese universities in light of the challenges and …

The Effectiveness Of Interactive Video In Developing Animation Production Skills For Educational Technology Students At Middle East University, Fadi Abdulraheem Odah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study deals with the effectiveness of interactive video in developing animation production skills among Educational Technology students at Middle East University. The researcher used semi-experimental mothod, where the research sample consisted of (40) students from Educational Technology students at the Faculty of Educational Siences, Middle East University. The sample consisted of two equal groups: a control group of (20) male and female students that were taught in the usual way at laboratories, and an experemental group of (20) students that were taught through interactive vide. The research tools consisted of an observation card to measure the performance. The results …

The Who’S Interest In Its Communication Messages On (Covid-19) Pandemic Via Facebook And Twitter Platforms, Rana Mezher Khalid, Layla Ahmad Jarrar

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aims to identify the degree of interest of the World Health Organization (WHO) through social networks in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic on Facebook and Twitter platforms. The theory of media frameworks was implemented, and the content analysis was used as a tool for quantitative and qualitative analysis of the communicative messages of the organization. A deliberate sample was selected, which included all the messages of the World Health Organization during the period from the beginning of the disease until its declaration as a global pandemic, that is: during the period from 30/12/2019 – 11/3/2020, and this time …

Job Satisfaction Among Female Media Professionals In Palestine And The Obstacles They Face In Practicing Their Work, Mohammad Ahmad Injas, Izzat Mohammad Hijab

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to identify the climates in which Palestinian female media work, identify the obstacles that female media face, and identify their degree of job satisfaction. The study used the descriptive survey method, and the study adopted a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data related to the topic of the research, which was distributed to a random sample of (180) female media professionals out of (206) female media workers, according to the Palestine Journalists Syndicate record for the year 2020. The results of the study showed that the media profession affects the familial and family stability of female …

How The Palestinian Cause Has Been Framed In The Jordanian Opinion Articles, Hani Ahmad Fayez Al-Badri

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to identify the presentation of the Palestinian cause in Jordanian opinion articles published on online news sites representing daily newspapers. In addition to monitoring the topics and issues that have been highlighted, and comparing the similarities and differences between the sample newspapers in discussing this cause. The study uses the media survey methodology and the comparative approach in order to obtain required data and information, and compare the analysis results of the opinion articles in both Alghad and Addustour newspapers. The study population is represented in the opinion articles published on online news sites that represent daily …

The Role Of Jordanian Mass Media In Facing The Rumors From Communication Practitioner’S Perspective: Survey Study, Rami Basem Yousef Haddad, Kamel Khurshid Murad

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to define role of the Jordanian media in facing rumors as seen by communicators, to identify the most common rumors and the motives behind them. The study adopted the survey method with a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The study The study aimed to define role of the Jordanian media in facing rumors as seen by communicators, to identify the most common rumors and the motives behind them. The study adopted the survey method with a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The study population consisted of 397 communicators working in official Jordanian media …

Political Participation In Jordan In Light Of The Royal Discussion Papers, Sahar Mohammad Al Tarawneh, Rema Lutfi Abu Hmidan

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

Effective political participation plays a key role in promoting good democratic governance and the rule of law in order to achieve transparency and the principle of accountability, which contribute mainly to the process of political, economic and social development. This study aims to define political participation and its application forms, and to identify democratic practices and the elements of political participation in Jordan in light of the political reform process and the royal discussion papers. The study also tackles the role of the means of communication and media as a major factor in this process and discusses the opportunities of …

Implementation Of An Educational Teach-Back Program For Patients With Hypertension, Lakesha Hill

Dissertations

Implementation of an Educational Teach-back Program for Patients with Hypertension

Abstract

Problem: To improve health literacy and provide adequate health care to patients and their family, clear and effective dialogue is essential. The teach-back method is a technique utilized to confirm a patient’s level of understanding of care instructions done by relaying patient directions, and then confirming the patient understands by asking the patient to reiterate those directions. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to assess the effectiveness of using the teach-back method by health care professionals with their patients who have a diagnosis of hypertension or high …

2023 July 11 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Lessons Learned Creating Microbiology Laboratory Demonstration Videos, Marnie Imhoff, Linsey Donner

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

Microbiology laboratory classes are designed to allow students to apply knowledge gained during lectures and become proficient in laboratory skills. Students are introduced to procedures for working with and identifying microorganisms. Instructors must prepare students to perform and interpret the necessary testing procedures to be successful. Laboratory demonstration videos provide students with a first-person, unobstructed demonstration on how to perform laboratory techniques. The videos can be used as a visual learning tool to supplement courses with an in-person laboratory session or as a component in online learning. This article describes the creation of instructional microbiology laboratory demonstration videos.

Unmasking Structural Racism In U.S. Medical Education: Advancing Equity For Underrepresented Medical Students, Daryl O. Traylor, Eboni E. Anderson, Destiney Kirby, Asia Nichole Hodges, Brianna Clark, Stephen Sinatra Jr.

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The COVID pandemic cast a harsh light on the structural and systemic health inequalities that exist in American society and in U.S. medical education. Black and Brown communities were disproportionately affected, and the pandemic highlighted the need for a diverse physician and healthcare workforce. Both the lack of equitable, high-quality healthcare in underrepresented communities and the obstacles that students who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) experience in medical school are direct consequences of the structural racism that flourishes in U.S. medical schools and healthcare institutions. In this article, we explain structural racism and how it has manifested itself in medical …

The Role Of Using Images In Outdoor Advertising Designs To Attract Attention, Sattar Al-Juboori

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

Outdoor advertising has dominated the visual landscape of cities around the world. Outdoor advertising in city streets and public places are different than the ones located in other places for many reasons. First, it is directed towards particular audience who has no option but to look at it. The research problem lies in the excessive use of images in ways that may have been randomly put without taking into consideration certain factors such as allocation, processing, design construction or some expressive and psychological aspects. Experts have defined some technical problems related to image-choice and the extent of its future impact …

Professional And Ethical Challenges Of Robot Journalism From The Perspective Of Jordanian Journalists, Mazen Al-Fedawi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed at identifying the extent of Jordanian journalists ’awareness of the concept of robot journalism and its mechanisms of action, and identifying the most important areas covered by robot journalism, in addition to reviewing the pros and cons of the spread of robot journalism, and the most important professional and ethical challenges associated with robot journalism from the viewpoint of Jordanian journalists. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher followed the descriptive and analytical method. The study sample consisted of (350) Jordanian journalists, and the questionnaire was distributed to them in two ways, electronically and manually. …

The Influence Of The Celebrities Of Social Media Platforms On University Students, Hanan Al-Shiekh, Mahmoud Al-Rajabi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to identify the impact of famous people on social media platforms on university students. The qualitative methodology and inductive approach were used in the research by conducting in-depth interviews with 21 students from various Jordanian universities, and a focus group of 7 university students was selected, with 12 female influencers and 21 male influencers among them. The study showed that there are seven main reasons that motivate students to pursue and follow-up those influencers, which are: admiration and love, living in another world with different influences, career path, and the release of students’ stress, gaining information that …

The Effect Of The Production Pattern On The Media Content In The Jordanian Tv Channels From The Contact Person Point View (An Analytical Study), Ashraf Al-Manaseer, Shadi Abo-Rashed

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The effect of the production pattern on the media content in the Jordanian TV channels from the contact person point view, through analytical study. The study relied on the descriptive approach based on studying the facts about the nature of the phenomenon or a group of individuals, or a group of events or situations related to photographing, analyzing and evaluating the characteristics of the phenomenon to find out the variables that cause the phenomenon to occur, A questionnaire was designed for the study to achieve the desired goals, the study population consisted of 13 private channels in Jordan, and the …

The Degree Of Satisfaction Of Facebook Users About Its Features, Usage Motives And Achieved Gratifications.“An Applied Study On Students Of The Faculty Of Mass Communication At The Middle East University”To Attract Attention, Ahmad Oreqat

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed at determining the extent of satisfaction of Facebook users from the students of the Faculty of Media at the Middle East University with regard to its advantages, drivers of use, and the achieved gratifications. The study sample, which was chosen on the available random sample basis, consisted of 106 students enrolled in the second semester in the 2019-2020 academic year which are 308 students. The theoretical framework of the study depended on the theory of uses and gratifications, and the results of the study highlighted that the degree of satisfaction of Facebook users among students about its …