scholarly journals Learning Mathematics with Emerging Methodologies—The Escape Room as a Case Study

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1586
Author(s):  
Arturo Fuentes-Cabrera ◽  
María Elena Parra-González ◽  
Jesús López-Belmonte ◽  
Adrián Segura-Robles
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Anxiety ◽  
Training Methodology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Group A ◽  
Set Up

Nowadays, different methodologies are booming in the field of education, and active gamification-based methodologies such as the Escape Room are an example of these methodologies, which is the base of this research. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the use of an Escape Room as an active methodology to learn mathematics. A quantitative research method was performed through an experimental design. Two study groups were set up. With the control group, a traditional training methodology was used, and with the experimental group, an innovative one was used through an Escape room experience. A total of 62 students of the 3rd level of Secondary Education from an educational center in Ceuta (Spain) participated. Results show how the experience developed through the escape room improved achievement, motivation and autonomy in a significant way. It has also reduced learning anxiety significantly. It is concluded that the use of the Escape room in Mathematics improves learning achievement, anxiety, motivation and autonomy, with gender being a variable to be taken into account, especially in motivation and autonomy. Therefore, the escape room has a greater potential than a traditional methodology in Mathematics.

scholarly journals Educational Potentials of Flipped Learning in Intercultural Education as a Transversal Resource in Adolescents

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Fuentes Cabrera ◽  
María Elena Parra-González ◽  
Jesús López Belmonte ◽  
Adrián Segura-Robles
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Set Up

The evolution of technology in the educational field has resulted in the emergence of new ways of teaching and learning, adapted to the formative characteristics of a digital era. This is the case of Flipped Learning (FL), an innovative teaching methodology that uses technology to carry out instructional action and change learning moments and spaces. The objective of this study is to verify the effectiveness of FL on a traditional methodology without the use of digital resources in teaching content related to intercultural education. A quantitative research method has been followed by an experimental design. Two study groups have been set up. With the control group a traditional training methodology has been used, and with the experimental group an innovative one, through FL. A total of 60 students of the 4th level of Secondary Education from an educational center in Ceuta (Spain) have participated. An ad hoc questionnaire derived from other validated instruments has been used for data collection. The findings show that the FL has achieved better results in the different dimensions analyzed. Therefore, it is concluded that the implementation of innovative training actions such as FL can obtain better results in academic indicators than a traditional methodology.

scholarly journals Formative Transcendence of Flipped Learning in Mathematics Students of Secondary Education

Mathematics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús López Belmonte ◽  
Arturo Fuentes Cabrera ◽  
Juan López Núñez ◽  
Santiago Pozo Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Pedagogical Innovation ◽  
Set Up

Educational technology is achieving great potential in the formative processes of today’s society. Flipped learning is considered as a pedagogical innovation derived from the technological influence in learning spaces. The general objective of the research is to analyze the effectiveness of flipped learning on a traditional teaching and learning approach in the subject of Mathematics. To achieve this objective, an experimental design of a descriptive and correlational type has been followed through a quantitative research method. Two study groups have been set up. In the control group, the contents have been imparted from a traditional perspective, and in the experimental group, innovation has been applied through the use of flipped learning. The sample of participants has been chosen by means of intentional sampling and reached the figure of 60 students in the 4th year of Secondary Education at an educational center in Ceuta (Spain). A questionnaire has been used for data collection. The results reflect that the application of flipped learning has obtained better assessment in established attitudinal and mathematical indicators. It is concluded that with the use of flipped learning, motivation and skills are increased in the analysis and representation of graphs.

Different selective dry cow therapy concepts compared to blanket antibiotic dry cow treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (06) ◽  
pp. 343-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Wente ◽  
Jan-Hendrik Paduch ◽  
Doris Klocke ◽  
Elisabeth Mansion-de Vries ◽  
Martina Hoedemaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Test ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Udder Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Right

SummaryObjective: The aim of the study was to investigate the use of somatic cell count (SCC) and aerobic bacterial counts as possible tools to choose animals for selective dry cow treatment (DCT) on cow level. Blanket antibiotic DCT is an approved and common method in Germany aimed at increasing the cure rate of existing intramammary infections (IMI) at the time of drying off and decreasing the risk of new infections during the dry period. However, not all animals benefit equally from an antibiotic DCT. Moreover, dairies, consumers and politicians demand a reduction in the use of antibiotics in farm animals. Several criteria for identifying animals which would benefit from antibiotic DCT have been described in the literature. Material and methods: Animals chosen for this investigation were divided into three study groups: Aerobic Count Petrifilm® group A (153 cows), SCC group S (160 cows) and control group C (169 cows). All quarters were treated with an internal teat sealant (ITS) no matter which group the cows belonged to. Results: Group C, in which all cows received an antibiotic DCT, achieved the best results referred to udder health, particularly regarding bacteriological dry period cure. However, the results of the two study groups A and S, in which the animals were dried off selectively, were only marginally worse. A significant difference regarding bacterial dry period cure was revealed between group S and group C (p = 0.039), whereas no significant difference concerning new IMI risk could be detected between the three study groups. Compared to a blanket antibiotic DCT of all cows in the corresponding study group, a reduction of the usage of antibiotics of 23.5 % (A) and 55 % (S) was noticed, respectively. Furthermore, it could be shown that the lactation number as well as the microorganisms present at the time of drying off influence udder health. Conclusion: Selective DCT is an alternative method to the widespread blanket antibiotic DCT. However, it has to be mentioned that selective DCT involves the described marginal decline in udder health and the additional amount of time, which might arise from the procedure of choosing the right animals and performing the applied rapid test methods.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin in Management of Distal Ureteral Stones

Med Phoenix ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Bimochan Piya ◽  
Abhishek Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Expulsion Rate ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Urinary tract calculi are the most frequent condition in urology clinics worldwide. The overall prevalence is about 5 % and lower urinary tract stones account for 70% among them. Medical expulsive therapy has been used to treat distal ureteric stone as it reduces symptoms and facilitates stone expulsion. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of tamsulosin and alfuzosin as medical therapy in ureteric stones. Materials and Methods: A total of 87 patients with distal ureteral stones of size ≤10 mm were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group A patients (n-30) received 0.4 mg of tamsulosin daily, group B patients (n-29) received 10 mg of alfuzosin daily and group C patients (n-28) received 75 mg of diclofenac sodium. Patients in all groups received diclofenac sodium for one week and then as required. Follow-up was done on a weekly basis for 4 weeks. The stone expulsion rate, time for stone expulsion, and side-effects were recorded in each group. Results: The mean stone size (5.66, 5.79, 5.67) mm and age (29.1, 30.31, 29.4) were comparable in each group. The stone expulsion rate was 83.3%, 79.3%, and 50% in groups A, B, and C respectively.  It showed that both the study groups (Group A and Group B) were effective than the control group (p-value 0.006 and 0.02 respectively) but there was no difference between tamsulosin and alfuzosin (p-value 0.69). The duration of stone expulsion was 11.5 days, 11.8 days, and 17.3 days for Group A, B, and C respectively. The drugs related side effects reported by patients were mild and transient. Conclusion:  The use of tamsulosin and alfuzosin for the medical treatment of ureteric stones proved to be safe and effective and neither did have any significant benefits over the other.

scholarly journals EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN E-LEARNING BERBASIS EDMODO TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIKA

JURNAL CURERE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Dewi Kartini Ompusunggu ◽  
Nilam Sari
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Network Platform

Along with the development of technology both directly and indirectly can change someone in communicating, socializing and learning, this is a challenge for lecturers to be able to use technology optimally and to facilitate interaction with students in teaching and learning both in class and outside the classroom so that indicators in the unit of lecture events and semester learning design can be achieved. Edmodo is a social network platform for lecturers and students to share ideas, files, agenda of activities and assignments. Edmodo is designed to create lecturer and student interactions that emphasize fast communication, polling, assignments, sharing ideas, and much more. The research aims: 1) to find out whether mathematics learning using Edmodo (experimental) is better than learning without using Edmodo (conventional) on mathematical communication; 2) to find out whether students who study using Edmodo are positive towards learning mathematics. Quantitative research with quasi-experiment method, the research design used is nonequivalent control group design: providing two different treatments to two groups, namely the experimental class (Edmodo) and the control class (conventional). Quantitative data collection and analysis techniques using normality test, homogeneity test, two average similarity test, and t test. The results of the study are: 1). Learning using edmodo is better with learning without using edmodo with mathematical communication skills. 2). Students who learn to use edmodo have a positive attitude towards learning mathematics. The implication of the research is for the next researcher, using edmodo media so that maximum control is needed on students. If further research is conducted with different samples, the results shown will also be different. This can be viewed from a variety of different characteristics of students that greatly affect the ability of mathematical communication.

scholarly journals Comparison of Ondansetron and Granisetron for prevention of PONV following elective LUCS

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Raihan Uddin ◽  
Lutful Aziz ◽  
SN Samad Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Spinal Anaesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Oral Ondansetron

The aim of the study was to compare the antiemetic effects of oral ondansetron (8mg) and granisectron (2mg) for prevention of PONV following elective caesarean section. Ninety parturients scheduled for elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly allocated into three groups. Group A (n=30) were received vitamin tab, group B (n=30) parturients were received oral ondansectron (8mg) & group C (n=30) parturients were received oral granisetron (2mg). Anesthetic procedure was common to all groups. Emetic episodes in early postoperative period (1st 24 hrs.) were recorded and compared in different study groups. Emetic episodes were observed in six parturients (20%) in group A (control), 3 parturients in group B (3%) and 3 parturients in group C (3%). So to conclude, minimal emetic episodes were observed in early postoperative period in parturients who had received ondensetron or granisetron than the control group. Keywords: LUCS, PONV, Ondansetron, and Granisetron. Journal of BSA, Vol. 20, No. 2, July 2007 p.61-65

Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Menggunakan Booklet Berbahasa Madura Terhadap Self Management Pada Klien Hipertensi di Poli Jantung Rsud dr. Abdoer Rahem Situbondo

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Nuruddani ◽  
Handono Fatkhur Rahman ◽  
Setiyo Adi Nugroho ◽  
Sri Astutik Andayani ◽  
Abdul Hamid Wahid
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A

Objective:   Hypertension  is one of the main problems of public health, and if still a big challenge in indonesia with a high prevelention amounting to 34,1% (percent). Uncontrolled hypertension will cause  complication and death. One of the factors that can cause hypertension is a bad self management. To improve self management on hypertensive dilent is health education needs to be done.Methods:   The kind of quantitative research with Quasi Experiment design in the form of a Pretest-Posttest Nonequivalent Control Group sampale selection with Simple Random Samping as many as 40 respondets 20 intervention groups, 20 control graups data collection techniaques with self management questioner (H-SCALE).Results:   Paired T-test results of the intervention group obtained a P-value of 0,000, and in the control group a P-value of 0.106 was obtained. While the results of the Independent T-test in the intervention group and the control group obtained a value of 0,000. So it can be said that there are effects and differences before and after health education is given to hypertension client self management. Conclusion:   Expected by health education obout hypertension can improve self management on hypertension drent.

scholarly journals Efficiency of various systems of antiparasitic prophylaxis in a flock of sheep

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (11) ◽  
pp. 717-720
Author(s):  
Andrzej Junkuszew ◽  
Paulina Dudko ◽  
Tomasz M. Gruszecki ◽  
Wiktor Bojar ◽  
Michal Milerski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chemical Agent ◽  
Artemisia Absinthium ◽  
Plant Essential Oils ◽  
Group A ◽  
Animal Material

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of various methods of antiparasitic prophylaxis using a conventional chemical agent and a formulation containing plant essential oils. The animal material consisted of 139 mother ewes of two synthetic prolific meat lines: bcp and scp. During the whole experiment, the animals were kept in indoor management system with uniform environmental conditions. The experiment included ewes lambing within the period of 12 consecutive days. Using the results of coproscopic tests performed after lambing, the animals were randomised into three study groups: Group A - wormed with an albendazole-containing preparation (50 sheep), Group L - receiving a lick with antiparasitic essential oils (48 sheep) and Group C - control group, not wormed (41 sheep). Two antiparasitic agents were used. A chemical agent containing albendazole. The procedure was performed on day 35 after lambing, and the dose administered was 5 mg of the active substance per kg bw, which corresponded to 0.5 ml, orally, per 10 kg bw. A natural worming agent was administered in the form of licks containing essential oils of Thymus vulgaris, Allium sativum, Artemisia absinthium, Dryopteris filixmax, Tanacetum vulgare, Cucurbita pepo, Chenopodium ambrosioide, Inula helenium, Peumus boldo, Corallina rubens. The licks were made available to animals on day 21 after lambing. The experiment involved parasitologic tests aimed at the determination of estimated intensity (based of OPG and EPG data) and prevalence of invasions of gastrointestinal parasites in mother ewes. The study material was faeces collected from the rectum on the following dates: after lambing, and on day 28, 42, 56, 70 and 100 of lamb's life. The observations proved that the formulation based on natural plant ingredients had a beneficial influence on the reduction of prevalence of Eimeria and Capillaria. It was also shown that the albendazole-containing chemical preparation is highly efficient in reducing the prevalence of Trichostrongylidae, Nematodirus, as well as Capillaria.

scholarly journals Comparison of effectiveness of parenteral lincomycin/spectinomycin combination and dexpanthenol application in goat kids with contagious ecthyma

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 5994-2018
Author(s):  
SEVIM KASAP ◽  
ETHEM MUTLU TEMIZEL ◽  
ADIL ÖMER KARAKUŞ ◽  
OĞUZHAN AVCI ◽  
ESRA BÜYÜKCANGAZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Contagious Ecthyma ◽  
Local Antibiotics ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Comparison Of Effectiveness

Contagious ecthyma (CE) is a highly contagious viral skin disease that is typically self-limited. Treatment options include topical antiseptics, such as KMNO4, local antibiotics and systemic antibiotics to prevent secondary skin infections. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the lincomycin/spectinomycin combination and dexpanthenol (Dxp) in goat kids with CE. The study was conducted at a Saanen dairy goat farm in Bursa, Turkey. The owner of the goat herd inquired at the veterinary hospital about the appearance of granulomatous lesions on the muzzles of goat kids. In this study, 24 goat kids (1-month-olds) were used. All animals were subjected to the same conditions. Blood and papule samples were taken from the animals’ lips, muzzle and buccal for virological analysis. Swab samples were taken from the lesions for culture and antibiogram. The animals were divided into three groups. Lesions were clinically scored at days 1, 7 and 15 according to a modified previously used scoring system. Goat kids were equally grouped on the basis of lesions on the buccal, lips and muzzle. The animals in group A received 15 mg/kg lincomycin/spectinomycin combination (Lypectin®, Vilsan) intramuscularly for 3 consecutive days, group B received 20 mg/kg Dxp (Bepanthen® amp, Bayer, Germany) intramuscularly for 3 consecutive days, and group C received 0.9% NaCl (2 ml), the control treatment. Clinical recoveries were almost equal in all groups, but by day 14, group A showed better recovery than group B and group C. Both study groups also showed better results than the control group for all days. In conclusion, we believe that the lincomycin/spectinomycin combination or dexpanthenol can be useful in the supplementary treatment of CE in goat kids..

scholarly journals The Implementation of Balanced Nutrition Using “Piring Makanku” on Food Consumption of Orphanage Children in Makassar City

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Nurhaedar Jafar ◽  
Amaliah Chairul Nusu ◽  
Suriah Suriah
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group A

BACKGROUND: Compliance with food-based dietary guidelines has been known delivered positive effect on nutrition and public health. AIM: This study aimed to assess the implementation of balanced nutrition using piring makanku on food consumption of orphanage children. METHODS: This study design was quasi-experimental with a non-random pretest-posttest with a control group. A total of 30 samples in each group were selected purposively, the treatment group was given nutrition education and piring makanku while the control group was given nutrition education only. Data collected include subject characteristics, nutritional status, and the use of piring makanku (compliance, practice, and portion acceptability). Statistical analysis used t-test for paired and non-paired groups. RESULTS: The results showed that there were significant differences in both groups after the intervention. Statistically significant results on food consumption in the treatment group included energy (p = 0.002), protein (p = 0.000), and carbohydrate (p = 0.024), whereas in the control group statistically significant on protein (p = 0.002) and fat (p = 0.005). Moreover, there were no significant differences between study groups after the intervention, while there was a significant difference in mean scores of protein and fat intake between groups after the intervention. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the two forms of intervention in this study had almost the same effect on the subject’s consumption, except for protein and fat intake. As a vulnerable group, children of orphanages need to pay attention to their nutritional and health conditions. In addition, campaign of isi piringku using piring makanku needs to be made in the form of lunch boxes to school.

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