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Examining Child Multitouch Screen Interaction Model: A Causal Effect Analysis
Get PDFContinual technological innovation, especially in educational technology for pre-school education, has led to a boom in new interaction characteristics in Child-Computer Interaction (CCI) research. The problem of limited screen sizes as a display and input device poses a design challenge that remains unanswered. Research with pre-school children requires careful attention to suitable methods, designs, and child-friendly models. The Child-Oriented TAM model has been adapted, and two new independent variables, namely screen size (SCS) and object size (OBS), were proposed for this study to gather feedback from children on their interaction satisfaction with multitouch screens. This study aims to validate the relationship between the variables of Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), screen size (SCS), object size (OBS), and Satisfaction (SATIS) in pre-school children's interaction with multitouch screens, and to test the moderating effects of age on this relationship. The findings of this study confirm that pre-school children's satisfaction with multitouch screen interaction is determined by screen size and moderated by age. Pre-school educators, parents, and researchers can now have a better understanding of how screen size may affect children's ability to interact with multitouch screens
Enhancing Learning Process by Applying Cooperative Learning Supported with Augmented Reality Environment
Get PDFThis study aims to examine the influence of Augmented Reality (AR) on Cooperative Learning (CL) and Students' Achievement (SA) within the context of education. This study employed a survey-based research design to investigate the proposed connections between constructs, using a two-step methodology to empirically examine the hypothesized relationships. The data collection process involved the creation of a meticulously designed, structured questionnaire, specifically targeting students at the Institute of Public Administration in KSA. A pilot test was conducted with the assistance of three experienced instructors, and a remarkable response rate of 67% was achieved with 81 completed questionnaires, of which 67 were deemed usable for analysis. To test the hypothesized associations, the cutting-edge partial least squares (PLS) modeling approach was employed, ensuring accurate and reliable results. The learning process begins with teachers explaining the new learning process and students being grouped based on cooperative learning strategies. Students will be asked to install the ARLOOPA application on their mobile devices and given printed cards to scan with their mobile devices. The findings provide compelling evidence supporting the hypotheses, indicating that the use of AR has a positive effect on both CL and SA. Furthermore, the study confirms the reciprocal relationship between CL and SA, suggesting that CL implementation fosters improved student achievement. Overall, this study contributes to the existing literature and provides valuable insights into the application of AR to enhance cooperative learning and student achievement
The Role of Blockchain Technology on Zakat Institutions, A Way Forward: Literature Review
Get PDFFinancial Technology (Fintech) is rapidly transforming the financial industry, with advanced features enhancing speed, convenience, and accessibility. Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Islamic Social Institutions must adopt FinTech to remain resilient and develop innovative products and services. This qualitative study analyzes the function of Blockchain technology in Zakat institutions and the challenges faced in adopting it. It examines recent publications, focusing on Islamic Financial Technology, the financial sector, and non-financial sectors. However, this article search was limited to scholarly works. Using the library's database, Google Scholar, and the Emerald Insight database, the search is conducted for relevant, primarily peer-reviewed articles, using the appropriate filters and keywords. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to identify the role of Blockchain technology in Zakat institutions and therefore analyze the current challenge faced by Zakat institutions when adopting Blockchain technology. Blockchain technology, particularly in the financial sector, offers numerous opportunities for financial institutions. Smart contracts on blockchain technology offer more independent, transparent, and dependable transactions. Technology advancements impact industries, including Zakat, which is a critical concept in Islam. Zakat institutions can leverage blockchain technology to improve funding and distribution processes, overcoming challenges faced by traditional institutions. In Islamic Social Finance.  
Dynamic Management Efficiency Evaluation of Education Service Industry and COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Analysis
Get PDFIn Korea, the education service industry is always the subject of attention not only for its industrial aspect, but also for parents' enthusiasm for their children's education and the nation's high enthusiasm for learning. In particular, during the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in the education service industry have had an impact on society as a whole. This study deals with changes in the management efficiency of Korea's education service industry for 6 years and seeks to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic has affected management efficiency changes. Therefore, from 2017 to 2022, the management efficiency of educational service companies is evaluated and analyzed. For this dynamic efficiency analysis, the DEA/Window technique was used, and the trend and stability of management efficiency were evaluated. Meanwhile, to analyze the difference in management efficiency between the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and before, a paired-samples t-test is conducted to determine statistical significance. It is expected that the management efficiency of educational service companies will be improved by utilizing the results of this study.  
Effect 10-Weeks Extracurricular Sports Training Program in Physical Education Courses for Male Students of University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Get PDFBackgrounds: Extracurricular sports in schools is an activity with a very important position and great meaning to help students improve the quality of the subject of physical education, meet training needs of students. Purposes: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impactiveness of the extracurricular sports training program (ESTP) on the physical development of male students at University of Medicine and Pharmacy after in 10 weeks of experiment. Methods: A total of 60 healthy male students were randomly selected and divided into 2 groups: an experimental group of 30 students and a control group of 30 students. In the study, used 5 criteria to evaluate the physical development, such as 30-s sit-up test, 30-m sprint test, 4 × 10-m shuttle run test, standing long jump test, and 5-min running field test. Results: After 10 weeks of applying for the ESTP, the experimental group had a higher rate of physical growth than the control group in all 5 tests. Accordingly, 30-s sit-up test increased the highest by 27.72%, 30-m sprint test increased by 17.52%, standing long jump test increased by 16.26%, 5-min running test increased by 16.69%, 4 × 10-m shuttle run test increased by 6.53%. Conclusions: The ESTP has many improvements and benefits than the current program. It creates a diverse and healthy learning and physical training environment and meets the learning needs of students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy. We recommend actively using this program in the coming time to improve the quality of physical education
Student Academic Stress on E-Learning Systems
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to analyze the about causes of academic stress, what types of the causes, and the impact of academic stress using the Perceived Stress Scale and the student academic stress on e-learning systems model. This project employs case study research methods. The results of the studies Based to the study academic stress can have a negative impact on students' physical and mental health. These effects include fatigue, poor concentration, or anxiety. There may cause students to lose confidence in themselves and have problems concentrating. Effects from overthinking on social interactions and learning attendance. Factors that cause academic stress of students participating in e-learning system were identified by several informants, who reported that learning motivation was lost during online learning. They cited various reasons such as laziness, boredom, inability to manage time, loss of concentration and lack of engagement with studies. Several whistleblowers admitted that the environment is not peaceful, which makes it difficult to study. Internet network is very important factor of online learning because without internet network online learning is not easy. From accessing materials, completing coursework, completing assignments, and submitting assignments, almost all online learning activities require Internet access. Based on the results of the data analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale level of academic stress of students SMA Negeri 1 Lasolo Konawe Utara during online learning is placed in the medium category
Assessment of Mothers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Care of their Infants with Hydrocephalus
Get PDFBackground: Hydrocephalus considered a long- term condition normally identified in early childhood. Aim: This study aimed to assess mothers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding care of their infants with hydrocephalus. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Neurosurgery unit at Abo El rish- El Monira affiliated to Cairo University Hospitals and Mustafa Hassan Pediatric Hospital affiliated to Fayoum University Hospitals. Subject: A purposive sample that composed of (90) mothers accompanying their infants with hydrocephalus. Tools: Two tools were used to collect data, 1st tool : a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess knowledge of studied mothers and 2nd tool : observational checklist to assess actual reported practices of studied mothers regarding care of their infants with hydrocephalus Results: more than half of studied mothers can’t read and write and residence of them were urban areas, majority of them were house wife and married, and there was statistical significant positive correlation between total knowledge and practice scores. Conclusion: it can be concluded that more than half of the studied mothers had unsatisfactory knowledge, more than one third of them had mild burden and moderated burden and while more than two third of studied mothers had inadequate practices regarding care of their infants with hydrocephalus. There was a statistically significant relation between mothers' total level of knowledge and their educational level, more over there was a statistically significant relation between mothers' total level of attitudes and their occupation and there was a statistically significant relation between mothers' total level of reported practices and their age and educational level. Recommendations: Continuous educational program for mothers having infants with hydrocephalus to increase their knowledge and practices regarding care of their infants.  
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Unemployment in Somalia
Get PDFThis study evaluates the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on unemployment in Somalia. To achieve this goal, a co-integration analysis of the Johansen and VAR models was conducted using annual data from 1991 to 2021. The results indicate that there is no significant long-term relationship between foreign direct investment net inflows and unemployment. Furthermore, the long-term and short-term effects of FDI on unemployment are not significant. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that FDI does not contribute to a reduction in the unemployment rate in Somalia. Therefore, governments in the region should aim to attract labor-absorbing FDI and channel foreign investment inflows towards labor-intensive sectors with high labor-absorptive capacity, such as horticulture and floriculture.  
Efforts Of Providing Balanced Nutrition Counseling for Pregnant Women and Giving Sukahitu Cookies in Increasing Knowledge, Attitude and Blood Haemoglobin Levels of Pregnant Women in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency
Get PDFAnemia in pregnant women occurs due to iron deficiency (Fe). About 95% of anemia cases during pregnancy are due to iron deficiency. This study aims to determine the effect of Balanced Nutrition Counseling for Pregnant Women and Giving Sukahitu Cookies for Increasing Mother's Knowledge, Attitudes and Hemoglobin Levels in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. This research was a quasi-experimental pre and post-test of two groups by respectively 30 pregnant women receiving the intervention and a control group.The pregnant women group was given a balanced nutrition counseling intervention for pregnant women with media booklets for three weeks and 100 g/pack/day of Sukahitu Cookies. Meanwhile, the control group received as much as 100 g/day cookies during the study. To analyze the effect of providing counseling with balanced nutrition booklet media for pregnant women and giving sukahitu cookies to increasing knowledge, attitudes and hemoglobin levels in anemia of pregnant women, an independent t-test p<0.05 was used. Statistical results show there is a difference in the increase in knowledge scores of pregnant women between the intervention group and the control group p=0.000. This show Balanced Nutrition Counseling for Pregnant Women and Providing Sukahitu Cookies can increase knowledge, attitudes, and hemoglobin levels of pregnant women in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency
Effect of Weight Bearing Versus Non-Weight Bearing Strengthening Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial
No full textBackground: knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most aging problems that causes many problems such as pain, reduced balance, difficulty of walking, up & down stairs and may result in inability to move and dependency. Dynamic balance has been found to be affected in patients with knee OA. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of weight bearing (WB) and non-weight bearing (NWB) strengthening exercises on dynamic balance, pain and proprioception in knee OA patients. Subjects & Methods: Sixty patients from both genders, diagnosed with bilateral knee OA mild to moderate (according to Kellgran and Lawrence classification) divided equally into three groups G I (control), G II (WB) and G III (NWB), their mean value of age were 59.7 ± 4.5, 60.6 ± 4 and 60.1 ± 4.9 years respectively and body mass index were 28.8 ± 1, 28.6 ± 0.8and 28.2 ± 1.6 kg/m2 respectively. G I received conventional treatment (TENS and stretching exercises for quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles), G II received the conventional treatment and WB strengthening exercises while G III received the conventional treatment and NWB strengthening exercises. Interventions were performed for 12 sessions (3 sessions/ week) over a period of four weeks. Outcomes were assessed at the beginning and at the end of the fourth week using biodex balance system for dynamic balance, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain intensity and bubble inclinometer for joint repositioning error (JRE) for measuring proprioception. Result: G II was improved in all measurements with significant difference between the pre and post measurements of all measured variables, while G II were significant difference of BBS and VAS and G I there was significance difference of VAS only. There were significance differences between G II and G I in VAS, BBS and JRE measurements and between G II and G III in VAS and JRE only with superiority to G II, while there were significance differences between G I and G III in VAS and BBS with superiority to G III. Conclusion: Both WB and NWB exercises are effective in improving dynamic balance and pain in patients with knee OA. With superiority to WB exercises in improving proprioception