scholarly journals PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ADAPTATION IN FOREIGN STUDENTS WITH WEAKENED HEALTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Elena Anatolevna Milashechkina ◽  
Irina Nikolaevna Gernet ◽  
Vitalii Sergeevich Milashechkin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthostatic Test ◽  
Software Complex ◽  
Individual Minute ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Functional Capacities ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: About 40% of foreign students from 150 countries of the world study at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Unusual environment, other sociocultural traditions, climatic and geographic factors, time-related changes make special demands on the adaptationof foreign students. It is especially difficult for students with health status deviations. Aim: The article aims to assess the psychophysiological parameters of adaptation in foreign students with impaired health status. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on the basis of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Male students aged from 18 to 19 years participated in the study. All students belong to a special medical group for health reasons and are divided into two groups: the control (Russian students, n = 28) and experimental (foreign students, n = 35) groups. To assess the psychophysiological features of adaptation, the indicators of response to light and sound stimuli were used, as well as the test of maximum oxygen consumption, the duration of individual minutes, and the orthostatic test conducted with the help of Sports psychophysiologist hardware and software complex (no. 2010617789). The obtained data were subjected to variational and statistical analysis using the Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS (version 19.0 for Windows) software. The survey was conducted with the written consent of the students. Results: Significant differences in simple sensorimotor response to light and sound stimuli were revealed in foreign students compared to Russian students (P ≤ 0.05). Also, more than half of the students from both groups had a low level of physical performance. However, males from the experimental group were characterized by lower values. The duration of the individual minute in foreign students with health status deviations is much shorter than in students from the control group. There were no significant differences in the data btained in the orthostatic test. Conclusion: In males of both groups, pathological processes are characterized by a decrease in the functional capacities. However, most psychophysiological parameters are worse in foreign students. This indicates a decrease in the adaptive capacity of students from the experimental group and indirectly indicates the imbalance in the psychophysiological status.

scholarly journals Effect of the Leisure Activities on the Level of Psychological stress among the elderly during the Coronavirus Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Ayed Zureigat ◽  
Osama Abdel Fattah
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: It is well known that advancing age is accompanied by many negative feelings due to the feeling of loneliness and psychological emptiness, which leads to the individual feeling that society does not need him due to his weak physical abilities and thus this, will negatively affect healthy aging. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effect of the leisure activities on the psychological stress among the elderly during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak. Design: To achieve this, we used the quasi-experimental approach on a sample consisting of 54, with the average age of (65.4±2.3) years. Divided into two groups 27 as a control group and 27 as the experimental group and this sample was purposively selected. Because of the home quarantine and to reduce face-to-face interaction, we used a questionnaire to measure the psychological stress level by using the Google form. The study tool consisted of 7 paragraphs associated with depression and 6 paragraphs associated with anxiety, finally 6 paragraphs associated with aggression. Before applying the experiment, the psychological stress was measured among the study sample, and then the leisure activities program was sent to the experimental group by the WhatsApp application. The researchers used means, standard deviations, paired and independent sample t-test by using SPSS version 24 with a confidence level of 95% (p<0.05). Results: The results of the study have shown that the level of the psychological stress among both groups came with a high average in the pre-measurement, as well as the anxiety domain that were the most affected in a positive way through leisure activities practicing. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences between the pre and post measurement among experiment group and favor of the post measurement. Conclusion: the leisure activities practicing among the elderly have contributed positively to reducing the level of psychological stress represented by depression, anxiety.

scholarly journals The effect of prosody teaching on developing word recognition skills for interpreter trainees: An experimental study

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1101-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmood Yenkimaleki ◽  
Vincent J. van Heuven
Keyword(s):  
Word Recognition ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State University ◽  
Prosodic Features ◽  
Instruction Time ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study investigates the effect of the explicit teaching of prosodic features on developing word recognition skills with interpreter trainees. Two groups of student interpreters were composed. All were native speakers of Farsi who studied English translation and interpreting at the BA level at the State University of Arak, Iran. Participants were categorized into two groups at random, but with equal division between genders (9 female and 9 male students in each group). No significant differences in English language skills (TOEFL scores) could be established between the groups. Participants took a pretest of word recognition skill before starting the program. The control group received exercises in listening comprehension, while the experimental group spent part of the time on theoretical explanation and practical exercises developing conscious knowledge of prosodic features of English, such as word stress. The total instruction time was the same for both groups, i.e. 8 hours. Students then took a posttest of word recognition skills. The results show that prosodic feature awareness training did yield a statistically significant improvement of word recognition skills. The result has pedagogical implications for researchers in the field of second language teaching, instructors, curriculum designers, conductors of interpreting programs for training future interpreters, material producers and all who are involved in language study and pedagogy.

scholarly journals "Effectiveness of Diagnosis Based Remediation on Attainment of MLL in Mathematics among V Standard Students "

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Prakash K ◽  
Premalatha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Regular Classes ◽  
Experimental Group

Present study is aimed to assess the effectiveness of diagnosis-based remediation programme in improving the proportionate of students mastering each competency (percentage of competency mastered) by the group of V standard students in the selected (experimental) schools of Shimoga District. A total of 100 students of 4 government primary schools from Shimoga district constituted the sample for the study, of which 50 were boys and remaining 50 were girls. They were selected from both urban and rural areas of Shimoga district. This is an experimental study with pre and post test design. Among the selected100 non-mastered students, 50 were non masters and they formed control group and remaining 50 constituted the experimental group. After 2 months of intervention for the experimental group, the investigator conducted post test for both controlled and experimental groups. The controlled group students were attending regular classes whereas students from experimental group were attending the intervention class outside the class room which was taken by the investigator himself. MLL based test developed by Kashinath (2005) was adapted and used for assessing selected MLL competencies, which had 7 competencies was administered on the students selected 4 government primary schools of Shimoga district. The results showed that experimental group had gained significantly higher competencies in total scores than the control group. Further, male students of experimental group had substantial gain compared to all other groups.

scholarly journals Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Addition in Dairy Cows Diets

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Marinela ENCULESCU
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of fresh yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplementation in the dairy cows’ diets on productive performances and health status. The study was carried out in the experimental farm of the Research and Development Institute for Bovine Balotești on 50 multiparous Romanian Black and Spotted dairy cows, randomly divided into two groups (N = 25 heads/group), according to age, milk yield, body weight and health status. The experimental group received 80 g Saccharomyces cerevisiae/head/day for one year. The groups were fed with the same diet and had free access to water and salt. Results were expressed as a mean (±Standard Deviation). The t-test was applied to obtain the significance of difference. Supplementation of the diet with Saccharomyces cerevisiae had a significant effect (P <0.001) on milk yield (20.71±1.65 l/head/day) for the experimental group comparing with the control group (18.22±1.81 l/head/day), and on milk protein and lactose (P <0.05). The addition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in dairy cows’ diet did not improve the milk fat, hematological and biochemical/urine indicators in the experimental group (P >0.05). However, for alkaline phosphatase, differences at the end of the study have been observed (P <0.01). The beneficial effect of the yeast and yeast products in ruminants could be attributed to microbial activity by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the rumen of the animals. The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as an alternative source of economic protein, vitamins and minerals in dairy cows’ diet represents an effective measure to optimize animal productivity.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Teknik Sosiodrama untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi Interpersonal Siswa Laki-Laki Kelas SMK Ar-Rahman Misriadi Langkat

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Khairina Ulfa Syaimi
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skill ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This research is intended to observe the effect of through sociodrama technique in improving students’ interpersonal communication skill at the tenth-grade students of SMK Ar-Rahman Misriadi Langkat. In the research methodology, the writer used quasi-experimental design, focusing on non- equivalent control group design. In addition, to decide the sample of the research the writer used non-probability sampling technique in the form of purposive sampling technique. There were twenty four  male students who had been chosen as the research sample.The sample chosen was classified based on the interpersonal communication  skill in the lower rate. Moreover, the instrument used to decide the sample was the instrument of interpersonal communication skill which provided four options on a Likert scale. The technique of analysis was carried out by using descriptive statistics which provided empirical mean to know the average scores between the pre-test and the posttest in the experimental group and controlled group respectively. The result showed that the score of Asymp. Sig were 0.000 which meant that the interpersonal communication skill of the male students Sig < 0.05. It can be concluded that the high number of increasing of interpersonal communication skill was experienced by the male students  in the experimental group than in the controlled group. Therefore, the result of this research was used to improve the interpersonal communication skill of the tenth- grade male students  at SMK Ar-Rahman Misriadi Langkat.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematik Siswa Berdasarkan Gender: Suatu Kasus di Sekolah Berbasis Pesantren

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Wa Ode Dahiana ◽  
Tatang Herman
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><em>The purpose of this study was to determine differences in students' mathematical communication skills based on gender with learning using metacognitive strategies. This research method is a quasi-experimental design using a pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling which consisted of 19 male students as the first experimental group and 17 female students as the second experimental group. The instrument used was in the form of a five-point essay test to measure the aspects of students' mathematical communication skills after being given a treatment, namely learning using metacognitive strategies. The pre-test mean score shows that female students are higher than male students, on the contrary, the average score of the post-test results, it is known that male students are higher. The data were analyzed using the t-test, it was concluded that there was a significant difference between the mathematical abilities of male and female students. This difference is consistent with several previous research results, although not a few studies also state that there is no significant difference between students' academic abilities based on gender.</em></p>

scholarly journals The Efficiency of a Group Counseling Program Based on Psychodrama in Enhancing Self-Awareness and Reducing Tension Among Tenth Grade Students in Qalqilia City

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. e23921
Author(s):  
Fakher Nabeel Khalili ◽  
Said Swilem
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Counseling Program ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This research was conducted through two studies, the purposes of the first study were to assess tension and self-awareness levels among the tenth-grade male and female students in Qalqilia city in Palestine, and to examine the impact of gender on tension and self-awareness. To achieve these goals a descriptive method was used, the sample consisted of (158) male and (152) female students age 16 years old. They were stratified randomly selected. This study found tension appears to be a broad problem in Palestine among respondents, and it is chronically existent with a high level. On the other hand, this study proved that self-awareness among Palestinian adolescents is low. No significant differences in tension and self-awareness due to gender were found. The objective of study 2 was, to examine the effect of psychodrama on the levels of tension and self-awareness of tenth-grade male students in Qalqilia city using the two-matching group pretest-posttest design. The experimental group consisted of (10) students and they received a psychodrama group counseling program, in order to reduce tension and enhance self-awareness. While the control group received nothing. Based on the results psychodrama is an effective tool to treat tension and enhance self-awareness. It is suggested that for future studies to be from different grades and both gender with larger sample size. It is also recommended to assess tension and self-awareness in different regions in Palestine.

scholarly journals Uso del aprendizaje cooperativo en educación física y su relación con la responsabilidad individual en estudiantes del nivel secundario (Use of cooperative learning in physical education and its relationship with individual responsibility in high school

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Rudy Gilberto López Guillén ◽  
Josué Taveras Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cooperative Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Teaching Unit ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Aprendizaje Cooperativo

  El presente artículo tiene como objetivo comparar el uso del aprendizaje cooperativo en la clase de educación física del nivel secundario de dos centros educativos y verificar su relación con la responsabilidad individual. El estudio fue cuasiexperimental, solo con post test. Después de confirmar las características psicométricas del Cuestionario de Aprendizaje Cooperativo, se hicieron comparaciones de los puntajes obtenidos en las escalas del cuestionario entre el grupo experimental y el grupo control. La hipótesis planteada fue que los participantes del grupo experimental obtendrían puntuaciones más altas que los del grupo control en el factor Responsabilidad Individual. Los participantes del grupo experimental fueron 104 estudiantes, quienes participaron en una unidad didáctica cooperativa y luego llenaron el cuestionario. Los participantes del grupo control fueron 154 estudiantes, quienes no participaron de una unidad didáctica cooperativa, pero sí llenaron el cuestionario. Para poder validar las escalas del cuestionario se realizó un Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) con el software Amos 22 para comprobar que se mantenían los 5 factores propuestos originalmente. Encontrando como resultado que las medias de puntuaciones en el cuestionario siempre fueran más altas en el grupo experimental. Como era de esperar, la única diferencia estadísticamente significativa fue encontrada en el factor Responsabilidad Individual. Lo cual lleva a la conclusión de que, las clases cooperativas sí mejoraron notablemente una competencia necesaria para un mejor aprendizaje.  Abstract. The objective of this article is to compare the use of cooperative learning in the physical education class at the high school level of two educational centers and to verify its relationship with individual responsibility. The study was quasi-experimental, with post-test only. In addition to confirming the psychometric characteristics of the Cooperative Learning Questionnaire we compared the scores obtained on the scales of the questionnaire between the experimental group and the control group. The expected hypothesis was that the participants in the experimental group would obtain higher scores than those in the control group on the Individual Responsibility factor. The participants of the experimental group were 104 students, who participated in a cooperative teaching unit and then filled out the questionnaire. The control group participants were 154 students, who did not participate in a cooperative teaching unit but did fill out the questionnaire. To validate the questionnaire scales, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed with the Amos 22 software to verify that the 5 originally proposed factors were maintained. As a result, we found that the mean scores in the questionnaire were always higher in the experimental group. As expected, the only statistically significant difference was found in the Individual Responsibility factor. This leads to the conclusion that cooperative classes did significantly improve one necessary skill for better learning.

scholarly journals Motivational Media and Academic Success

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-163
Author(s):  
Nicolle Grant
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Motivating students to do well in courses that fail to interest them can be challenging. The current study was designed to assess the potential impact of priming motivational media on academic performance. Students in six sections of introductory psychology courses (n = 128) completed a quiz after watching a 4 minute inspirational video (experimental group, n = 63), or without watching the video (control group, n = 65). The video selected showed scenes of individuals pushing their limits in all aspects of life and a commentary of a motivational commencement speech by Arnold Schwarzenegger given to college graduates. After completing the quiz participants were given a survey with questions pertaining to their motivation, positive and negative emotions, demographics, and their reactions to the video. Students who were primed by the video reported greater academic motivation and planned to study more for the next quiz than students who did not watch the video. Females reported lower GPA and lower positive emotions in the experimental condition. While there was not an overall effect of the video on quiz scores, male students who watched the video performed 10% better on the quiz than males in the control condition. Implications of these findings suggest that motivational information may be beneficial in inspiring academic performance in certain circumstances.

scholarly journals Developing the imagination skills among students with learning disabilities in English language

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Active Learning Method ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

This study explored the effect of active learning on developing imagination skills among students with learning disabilities in English language in Irbid city, Jordan. The study used the experimental approach and was applied to a sample of 60 female and male students, who were chosen purposefully. The sample was divided into two groups, an experimental, which was taught using the active learning method, and a control group, which was taught according to the traditional method. The results revealed the existence of significant differences between the performance of the experimental group and the control group on the post-imagination test in favor of the experimental group. The findings also showed statistically significant differences between the scores of the two study groups on the post-imagination test due to the gender variable, and the difference was in favor of males. In light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommended preparing training programs on active learning and preparing a guide for teachers, which can be used to teach and learn reading, writing, and imagination skills in the basic stage.

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