43 research outputs found
Standard setting in written assessment
Full text linkThe term "standard setting" refers to the process of establishing the minimum passing score for students on a test. It is not simply a matter of arbitrarily establishing a cut score for a test; rather, it is a laborious process by which a panel determines the cut score for a specific test in a particular context. In medication education, certifying medical students as a doctor is very critical. The decision made to graduate health-care practitioners should be based on rigorous methods to determine how much graduated doctors are safe for people's lives. For this reason, standard setting lays at the heart of the assessment. This chapter illuminates the standard setting process and discusses pertinent methods used in medical education, particularly for written tests. By the end of this chapter, the reader is expected to be able to 1. Recognize concepts in standard setting and their importance in medical and health professions education. 2. Explain the common methods of standard setting in written assessment.</p
Progress testing in written assessment
No full textProgress testing (PT) is a special written test used to assess the progress of all students enrolled in an academic program toward achieving the cognitive component of the program learning outcomes. All students at all academic levels sit for this exam concurrently at regular intervals. It is used in medical and health professions education (HPE) as a tool to track the knowledge growth of HPE students during their learning process of a program. The purpose is to assist students in understanding what is expected of them at the end of the program and in identifying their knowledge gaps. By the end of this chapter, the reader is expected to be able to 1. Comprehend the concept of PT and the rationale behind it. 2. Recognize the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating PT.</p
Studies on the reproductive, cytological and biochemical toxicity of Ginkgo biloba in Swiss albino mice
No full textTitle: Studies on the reproductive, cytological and biochemical toxicity of Ginkgo biloba in Swiss albino mice
Author(s): Al-Yahya AA (Al-Yahya, Abdulaziz A.), Al-Majed AA (Al-Majed, Abdulhakeem A.), Al-Bekairi AM (Al-Bekairi, A. M.), Al-Shabanah OA (Al-Shabanah, O. A.), Qureshi S (Qureshi, S.)
Source: JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY Volume: 107 Issue: 2 Pages: 222-228 Published: SEP 19 2006
Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Abstract: Ginkgo biloba (an herbal product), used as a folkloric medicine in the treatment of dementia, was evaluated for its effects on reproductive, cytological and biochemical toxicity in male Swiss albino mice. The mice were treated with different doses (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg/day) of the aqueous suspension of Ginkgo biloba for 90 days by oral gavage. The following parameters were evaluated: (1) reproductive organ weight; (2) motility and content of sperms; (3) spermatozoa morphology; (4) cytology of the testes chromosomes; (5) study on reproduction; (6) biochemical study on proteins, nucleic acids, malondialdehyde (MDA) and nonprotein sulfhydryl (NP-SH). The treatment caused significant changes in the weight of caudae epididymis, prostate, chromosomal aberrations, rate of pregnancy and pre-implantation loss. However, the percent motility, sperm count and morphology of spermatozoa were not affected. Our study on biochemical parameters showed depletion of nucleic acids, NP-SH and increase of MDA, which elucidated the role of free radical species in the induced changes in testis chromosomes and the reproductive function. The exact mechanism is not known, however, the activation of GABA, glycine and glutamate under the influence of Ginkgo biloba and its constituents might have generated free radicals and depleted cellular glutathione by calcium influx and membrane depolarization. The observed toxicity is attributed to the toxic constituents (ginkgolic acids, biflavones, cardanols, cardols, bilobalides and quercetin) of Ginkgo biloba. Our results warrant careful use of Ginkgo biloba as a remedy for impotence and/or erectile dysfunction. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved
Written assessment in medical education
No full textThis book is an indispensable yet simple reference for the daily use of a medical teacher. It addresses the needs of medical teachers interested in providing instruction and assessment in writing and written language, offering detailed guidance in simple and straightforward language. The book goes beyond mere description; it provides many practical examples, valuable materials that can be utilized in training workshops and medical educator professional development courses. The book will be of interest to novice and experienced teachers in medical schools, in addition to university teachers in other health professions, such as dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering and veterinary medicine.</p
Written assessment in medical education
No full textThis book is an indispensable yet simple reference for the daily use of a medical teacher. It addresses the needs of medical teachers interested in providing instruction and assessment in writing and written language, offering detailed guidance in simple and straightforward language. The book goes beyond mere description; it provides many practical examples, valuable materials that can be utilized in training workshops and medical educator professional development courses. The book will be of interest to novice and experienced teachers in medical schools, in addition to university teachers in other health professions, such as dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering and veterinary medicine.</p
The Usage of MPLS in Voice over IP Network
No full textAbstract: The article focused on the usage of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) over VOIP network. One of the features that MPLS has is Traffic Engineering (TE) which can help overcome potential pot holes in the network or to circumvent sub-optimal paths, especially in a network consisting of a diverse geographical terrain. The prevalence of MPLS IP VPN networks make them the de facto transport for inter-connecting IMS based VoIP devices. Inevitably, this creates the need for a fundamental set of guidelines, which can ensure that the quality of service for real time traffic is acceptable. To that end, a systematic approach was taken to implement traffic engineering LSPs which enabled the real time multimedia traffic to be delivered with highest priority and minimal loss and delay. This helped provide tangible network operations benefits such as, early detection of service disruption because of faults in the desired end to end label switched paths, reduction of the Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) and lead to proposals for further improvements which could produce a more intelligent re-routing of the LSPs
Keywords: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Traffic Engineering (TE), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Internet Protocol (IP), Label Switched Path (LSP).
Title: The Usage of MPLS in Voice over IP Network
Author: Kashif R. Khawaja, Hulaiyel M. Khaldi, Majed I. Shukri, Baraka H. Mutairi, Fahad Nasser Al-Khaldi
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews
ISSN 2348-697X (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 6-10
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 12-August-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6985144
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https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-usage-of-mpls-in-voice-over-ip-networkInternational Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews, ISSN 2348-697X (Online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.co
The implementation of social accountability in medical schools in Eastern Mediterranean region: A scoping review
Full text linkOBJECTIVES: Social Accountability is a relatively new approach in medical education, Information about its implementation is scarce in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The objective of this scoping review was to investigate the patterns and trends in reporting the social accountability (SA) of medical schools in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). METHODS: Using the Arksey and O'Malley approach, we conducted literature searches between 1995 and 2022 in the following databases: Scopus, Web of Sciences, CINAHL, PubMed, and Google Scholar using the search terms social accountability, medical school, faculty of medicine, Eastern Mediterranean Region, EMRO region. Using qualitative theme analysis, the extracted, coded, and analyzed data were reported. RESULTS: The screening of various databases revealed 164 articles, 26 articles were finally included in the review. The 26 included articles originated from only seven out of the 22 EMR countries: Iran, Sudan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, and Pakistan. The articles included were categorized under six themes: defining the SA and compliance with SA values and concepts, accreditation, educational program, perceptions of faculty and students, admission of students, and measurement of social accountability. CONCLUSIONS: The publications related to SA from the EM regions countries revealed similarities with other parts of the world in that the SA concept is not effectively translated into real day-to-day activities in medical schools. More work is needed from leaders in education and health systems to examine SA enablers and improve the uptake of the concept
A cross-sectional assessment of literacy and awareness, attitudes, and beliefs about colorectal cancer and its screening in Riyadh region
No full textThis study aims to explore the association between functional health literacy and awareness for, beliefs, and attitudes of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 256 participants from two different tertiary level hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were recruited in this study. The participants were interviewed by a trained researcher between October and December 2015. All respondents answered a three-part questionnaire which included demographic data, questions related to CRC awareness, attitude, behaviour, and short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (STOFHLA). More than half of the participants had an inadequate awareness of functional health literacy skills (FHLS), 16.4 % had marginal of FHLS awareness and 17.6 % had adequate awareness about FHLS as assessed by the STOFHLA. Overall, the majority of the participants in both marginal and adequate aware groups showed a limited awareness about colorectal cancer screening and testing. A significant association was found on awareness of the patients about frequencies that they should have been tested for colorectal cancer and functional health literacy. No significant association was found between functional health literacy as assessed by STOFHLA and concerns of Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) (p = 0.384) and sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy might cause embarrassment (p = 0.089), harm (p = 0.917), and pain (p = 0.849). The present study revealed a low level of health literacy among Saudi adults in Riyadh region. Although the level of literacy was low, the bigger concern is that of the poor awareness and beliefs of Saudi adults about CRC and CRC screening.Khalid M. Almutairi, Wadi B. Alonazi, Abdulaziz Alodhayani, Jason M. Vinluan, Mohammad Ahmad, Sultana Abdulaziz Alhurishi, Nourah Alsadhan, Majed Mohammed Alsalem, Nader Eqaab Alotaibi, Alaa Mustafa Alaqee
