scholarly journals Baiting/Luring Improves Detection Probability and Species Identification—A Case Study of Mustelids with Camera Traps

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2178
Author(s):  
Christoph Randler ◽  
Tobias Katzmaier ◽  
Jochen Kalb ◽  
Nadine Kalb ◽  
Thomas K. Gottschalk
Keyword(s):  
Species Identification ◽  
Camera Traps ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Target Species ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Species Activity ◽  
Trail Cameras ◽  
Scent Lures

Motion-triggered trail cameras (hereafter camera traps) are powerful tools which are increasingly used in biological research, especially for species inventories or the estimation of species activity. However, camera traps do not always reliably detect animal visits, as a target species might be too fast, too small, or too far away to trigger an image. Therefore, researchers often apply attractants, such as food or glandular scents, to increase the likelihood of capturing animals. Moreover, with attractants, individuals might remain in front of a camera trap for longer periods leading to a higher number of images and enhanced image quality, which in turn might aid in species identification. The current study compared how two commonly used attractants, bait (tuna) and glandular scent (mustelid mix), affected the detection and the number of images taken by camera traps compared to control camera sites with conventional camera traps. We used a before–after control group design, including a baseline. Attractants increased the probability of detecting the target species and number of images. Tuna experiments produced on average 7.25 times as many images per visit than control camera traps, and scent lures produced on average 18.7 times as many images per visit than the control traps.

Impact of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning on the Writing Skills of Engineering Students

2017 ◽  
pp. 33-56
Author(s):  
Gurleen Ahluwalia ◽  
Deepti Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
Present Case Study

The present case study investigates the effectiveness of technology use in the writing skills of the students at the tertiary level. The subjects of this research were 80 students of an engineering college of Punjab, India. The project was implemented on the basis of the experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. At the outset of the project, all the subjects were given a standardized writing test. Following which, the students of the experimental group were made to perform their writing activities using technology in the language lab throughout the semester. Thereafter their performance was assessed and the results were further compared with the students of the control group as well as with their own performance in the pre-test. The results revealed that the achievement in the writing skills of the students under treatment improved significantly. Lastly, the researcher elicited information about students' perceptions on the use of technological tools.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness Of The Application Of Nursing Early Warning Score System (NEWSS) In Reducing The Frequency Of Emergency Cardiac Arrest: A Case Study Of Pelamonia Hospital, Makassar

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 735-742
Author(s):  
Nusdin Nunu Nusdin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Early Warning Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Score System ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test

One of the efforts made by nurses to identify deterioration or emergency incidents in patients is through the use of Nursing Early Warning Score System (NEWSS). This study therefore aims to determine the effectiveness of this system in reducing the frequency of cardiac arrest in patients. A quasi-experiment with a post-test only control group design was adopted and a sample of 80 respondents was obtained. Furthermore, the research instrument consists of 7 physiological parameters in the NEWSS assessment, under standard operating procedures. The results from the Mann Whitney test with a P value of 0.000, (P <0.05) indicate that the System is effective in reducing the frequency of emergency cardiac arrests.   Keywords: NEWSS, Cardiac Arrest Emergency

scholarly journals Enhancing metacognition through thinking instruction: A case study in a Taiwanese university

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 241-270
Author(s):  
Mei-Hui Chen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Thinking Dispositions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
English Classes ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of thinking instruction on students’ metacognition and thinking behavior. Higher-order thinking occurs when individuals use their underlying metacognitive strategies which increase the probability of achieving a desirable result. The study was designed as a case study of an intervention and a posttest-only control group design was adopted. Participants consisted of students with a variety of majors were recruited from a medium-size university located in southern Taiwan. Two classes of the Developing Thinking course, totaling 78 students, comprised the group receiving the intervention, while 196 students in six General English classes comprised the comparison group. The intervention students were introduced to thinking skills, facts and opinions, question stems, and thinking from different perspectives. The quantitative results show strong evidence that the thinking instruction exerts statistically significant positive effects on students’ metacognition. Qualitative evidence also shows improvements in cognitive awareness with students demonstrating a more consistent application of thinking skills, an increased ability to think critically with thinking dispositions cultivated, and most importantly, a transfer of thinking behavior across the curriculum and in their personal lives. The researcher suggests the value of introducing thinking instruction to promote critical thinkers.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Tartil Method to Increase Ability in Reciting al-Qur’an for Students of IAIN Raden Intan Lampung

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syafrimen Syafril ◽  
Nova Erlina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods

The purpose of this study is to know the implementation of Tartil Method in order to increase the ability of the students of IAIN Raden Intan Lampung in reciting al-Qur’an. This study used two phase of explanatory mixed methods designs. The first phase was quantitative approach using true experiment by having pretest-postest control group design for 66 students who have low ability in reciting al-Qur’an. The second phase was qualitative approach using multi-case single-site case study design involving 9 students who were trained by using Tartil method. The data of the first phase were collected by testing the students to recite al-Qur’an and then the scores were analyzed by using Statistical Package For Social Science [SPSS] Windows 18.0. In the second phase, the data were collected by using in depth-interview and the data from interview were described thematically with Nvivo 8. From the first phase, it was found that there was an increasing ability of reciting al-Qur’an after the implementation of Tartil method. From the second phase, it was found that the reasons why the students could recite Al-Qur’an faster were: [i] the method was easier to follow, [ii] the method was interesting because there were some specific color used to in the material given, [iii] the reciting al-Qur’an was directly applied with the muratal system, [iv] the tajwid was applied in order to make the reciting perfect. The implication of this study was discussed with any theories, concepts and relevance studies.

Impact of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning on the Writing Skills of Engineering Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 1253-1276
Author(s):  
Gurleen Ahluwalia ◽  
Deepti Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
Present Case Study

The present case study investigates the effectiveness of technology use in the writing skills of the students at the tertiary level. The subjects of this research were 80 students of an engineering college of Punjab, India. The project was implemented on the basis of the experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. At the outset of the project, all the subjects were given a standardized writing test. Following which, the students of the experimental group were made to perform their writing activities using technology in the language lab throughout the semester. Thereafter their performance was assessed and the results were further compared with the students of the control group as well as with their own performance in the pre-test. The results revealed that the achievement in the writing skills of the students under treatment improved significantly. Lastly, the researcher elicited information about students' perceptions on the use of technological tools.

The Impacts a Learner Response System Can Have in the Classroom

2016 ◽  
pp. 61-89
Author(s):  
Gareth McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Of Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Learning Transfer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Response System ◽  
Learner Achievement ◽  
Classroom Training ◽  
Employee Learning

Organisational leaders are continually looking for ways to get the most out of employee learning. By maximizing learning transfer the organisation places itself in a very powerful position. The introduction of new technologies that help to enhance learning is coming on stream but typically organisations will ask “does it warrant the investment.” This case study demonstrates the role a learner response system can play in the classroom training of a global e-commerce organisation. Using an experimental control group design, this case study focused on learner achievement and learner experience with and without the introduction of a learner response system. Learner achievement was captured using pre- and post-tests, while the experience piece was captured through post-training surveys. Results for both sections were then further investigated using a focus group after the training. The findings from the case study allowed the organisation to conclude that a learner response system is a valuable learning instrument to aid and enhance the transfer of learning for their employees.

scholarly journals Analisis Intervensi Senam Diabetes dalam Upaya Menurunkan Kadar Gula Darah

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Eni Hastuti
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aims to determine the effect of diabetes exercise on reducing blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design with a simple case study approach. A case study conducted in 5 days for 30 minutes showed that Diabetes Gymnastics was effective in reducing blood sugar levels in people with Diabetes Mellitus by 7.1%. In conclusion, diabetes exercises conducted for five consecutive days, effectively lower blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.   Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Sugar, Gymnastics

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Hutan Mangrove sebagai Sumber Belajar IPA terhadap Sikap Peduli Lingkungan Siswa Kelas IV SD Kota Bengkulu

Jurnal PGSD ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-158
Author(s):  
Dara Nery Saputri ◽  
Endang Widi Winarni ◽  
Ansyori Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

The objective of this research is to find out the effect of mangroves usage as the science sources toward the students attitude of caring for the environment (a case study at the fourth grade of elementary school in Bengkulu city). In term of methodology, the researcher used quantitative. Research design in this research used quasi experimental with kind of design using The Matching Only Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The subject of the research is the fourth grade students in Bengkulu city. The population is the whole elementary school whose still use KTSP as the curriculum. The test was given to experiment and control class. The questionnaire sheet which consist of declaration’s attitude was given at the pretest and posttest. This questionnaire sheet is used as the instrument of the research. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis which is uji-t. The result of the research showed that the average score of the students posttest from experiment and control class was 98,47 and 91,42. The result of uji-t with thitung 2,59and ttabel 2,005. Therefore thitung>ttabel, it can be concluded that the effect or the influence of mangroves usage as the science sources toward the students attitude of caring for the environment (a case study at the fourth grade of elementary school in Bengkulu city) is significant. It’s indicate that the election of study sources which contextual and the processing of the good study sources with persuasive message, also attractive for elementary students can be influential toward their attitude.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN TERAPI PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP PENGELUARAN ASI PADA IBU POSTPARTUM DI RSUD TUGUREJO SEMARANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Kurniawati Liza ◽  
Niken Sukesi
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Massage Therapist ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Difference

ABSTRAK   Produksi ASI pada hari-hari pertama melahirkan menjadi kendala bagi ibu dalam pemberian ASI. Pijat oksitosin merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengatasi ketidaklancaran produksi ASI. Tujuan peneliti ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan pengeluaran ASI ibu postpartum yang diberikan terapi pijat oksitosin dan tidak diberikan terapi pijat oksitosin di RSUD Tugurejo Semarang. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode deskriptif dengan desain penelitian case study research dengan post test only with control group design. Subjek penelitian ini menggunakan pengambilan sampel non probability sampling dengan pendekatan purposive sampling sebanyak 10 responden yang terdiri dari 5 kelompok intervensi dan 5 kelompok kontrol. Analisis data yang digunakan studi kasus dengan domain analisis dengan tujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran menyeluruh mengenai jumlah produksi ASI pada kelompok intervensi dan kontrol. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa ada perbedaan antara kelompok intervensi yang telah diberikan perlakuan terapi pijat oksitosin lebih banyak produksi ASI nya dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol yang tidak diberikan perlakuan terapi pijat oksitosin. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai masukan bagi ibu postpartum dan petugas kesehatan untuk memberikan edukasi agar dapat menerapkan tehnik pemijatan untuk meningkatkan produksi ASI, khususnya pijat oksitosin. Kata Kunci : pijat oksitosin, produksi ASI, postpartum   ABSTRACT   Production breastfeeding in the very first days childbirth are being obstacles for their in the provision of breastfeeding. Massage oksitosin is one of a way to deal with ketidaklancaran production breastfeeding. The purpose of researchers this is for knows the difference expenditure breastfeeding mother postpartum given massage therapist oksitosin and not given massage therapist oksitosin. Design this research used the method descriptive with the design research case study research with post test only with control group design. The subject of study it uses the sample collection non probability of sampling with the approach purposive sampling as many as 10 people consisting of 5 group intervention and 5 the control group. Data analysis used case study by the domain analysis in order to have a thorough on the number of production breastfeeding in the intervention and control. The analysis showed that the difference between the intervention was given treatment massage therapist oksitosin breastfeeding him more production compared to the control group not given treatment oksitosin therapeutic massage .The result of this research can be used as input for postpartum mothers to give education and health workers to apply breastfeeding pemijatan technique to increase production , especially oksitosin massage

Putting theory to practice : a quasi-experimental test of a new model for experiential teaching and a case study in broadcast journalism education

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kellie Stanfield
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Journalism Education ◽  
Broadcast Journalism ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
New Model ◽  
Experiential Teaching ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The University

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] How journalism is taught matters to society, as the work journalists produce can shape publics' understanding of information. A debate between academics and practitioners has emerged over the future of journalism education, with many in the industry saying it's too theory focused, and many in the academy arguing it's too practice based (Deuze, 2006; de Burgh, 2003; Skinner, Gasher, and Compton, 2001). This study proposed and tested a new model for teaching journalism that is grounded in experiential learning and reinforcement. The goal of this Experiential Teaching Model is twofold. First, it aims to provide a theory-based framework for teaching journalism that articulates a step-by-step process for producing learning. Second, it aims to incorporate journalism theories and research into skills-based courses, to offer a solution to the debate over journalism education. The proposed model was tested through a quasi-experiment of an introductory broadcast journalism course, using a pretest-posttest control group design. Findings suggest the new model provides a more effective way of teaching broadcast journalism skills and theory than a traditional lecture format. Case study findings support and explain the quantitative results, and reveal this was the first time theory was taught in the course's history at the Missouri School of Journalism.

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