Inspiring Novel Application of Technology and Self-Directed Learning in Library Makerspace

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s mission is to nurture next generation of critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solver, and global citizens. Opened to all students in September 2017, the i-Space of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library is designated to ignite students’ spirit of innovation and facilitate the development of self-directed learning. The vision of the i-Space is to lower the barrier of entry of the latest technology for students of all disciplinary and inspire novel application in their disciplinary work. Students can explore different technologies, including 3D scanning, 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, video recording and editing on their own in the i-Space, or join workshops or contests of its MakerMindset@i-Space programme to nurture a creative, curious, and can-do mindset. Apart from picking up new techniques, students also develop self-directed learning competence like identifying goals, plan for decisions and arrangements arising from the goals set, identify new skills to learn and set their learning pathway, setup evaluation criteria, constructive use of comments and feedback for further improvements and so on

Talent Development for Integration Web 3.0/NFT/SDG into UNSDGs

Sustainable Development mindset with servant leadership has been mentioned in past studies for transformations. Under covid-19, there is a need for new way of committed organizations to provide professional services, for example, business related training services with United Nations sustainable development goals (UNSDGs) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). Moreover, digital art related business services may be a future area for the education sector too. It is time to explore attitudes, skills and values needed for a professional business servant leader to re-design workflow with transformations and services with innovations for driving economic growth

Using Video Technology for Discussion Forums: Building an Engaged Online Community

Faculty used various multimedia technology delivery methods within higher education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors were urged to be more agile when considering tools to promote student engagement within the forced, online environment. Video technology is a mainstay in both online and hybrid education as well as in the workforce. Flipgrid, an agile learning tool, promotes asynchronous class discussions to reinforce higher levels of thinking in Bloom’s taxonomy of learning. Data collected from three courses suggests that Flipgrid promotes student engagement in a learner-centered approach. Implications are suggested for online learning

Children and Young People’s Participation in the Community in Ireland: Experiences and Issues

This paper presents the findings of research into children and young people’s experiences of participating in their communities in Ireland. Using a social and relational understanding of participation, the research found that children and young people are engaged in a wide range of activities in their communities. They are however often misunderstood in the community and have limited opportunities for participation in decisions affecting them. Despite these problems, they report positive experiences of participating in youth clubs and organisations, where their participation is supported by adults. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for research, public policy and community

Using Meta-Ethnography to Synthesize Research: A Worked Example of the Relations between Personality on Software Team Processes

Context: The increase in the number of qualitative and mixed-methods research published in software engineering has created an opportunity for further knowledge generation through the synthesis of studies with similar aims. This is particularly true in the research on human aspects because the phenomena of interest are often better understood using qualitative research. However, the use of qualitative synthesis methods is not widespread and worked examples of their consistent application in software engineering are needed. Objective: To explore the use of meta-ethnography in the synthesis of empirical studies in software engineering through an example using studies about the relations between personality and software team processes. Methods: We applied the seven phases of meta-ethnography on a set of articles selected from a previously developed systematic review, to assess the appropriateness of meta-ethnography in this domain with respect to ease of use, and usefulness and reliability of results. Results: Common concepts were identified through reading and interpreting the studies. Then, second order translations were built and used to synthesize a model of the relationships between personality and software team processes. Conclusions: Meta-ethnography is adequate in the synthesis of empirical studies even in the context of mixed-methods studies. However, we believe that the method should not be used to synthesize studies that are too disparate to avoid the development of gross generalizations, which tend to be fruitless and are contrary to the central tenets of interpretive research

Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Cacing Tanah (Lumbricus Rubellus) Terhadap Bakteri Salmonella Thyphi Dan Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro

Background: The use of earthworm to medicine for treating various diseases and to improve body endurance has long been known. Despite the advanced development of medical science, the use of earthworm is preferred by people because it has no side and toxic effects. Purpose: Purpose of the research to prove that the extract of earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) is effectively inhibiting the growth of Salmonella thyphi and Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. Method of the research: The research is a laboratory experiment (true experiment) with posttest only control group designed to know antibacterial activity of earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) extract. The antibacterial activity was examined by using well diffusion plate assay with concentrations of 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The well diffusion method was made in Muller Hinton media smeared with bacterial cultures of Salmonella thyphi and Staphylococcus aureus that had been standardized with 0.5 Mc Farland. Earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) extract was dripped into the well with a series of concentrations and then, the cultures were incubated for 24 hours at 37oC and formation inhibition zone formed was measured by using vernier calipers. Results of the Research: The earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) extracts started from concentration of 25%b/v – 100% b/v was proved to have potential to inhibit the growth of Salmonella thyphi and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It can be seen that an inhibition zones were formed in Salmonella thyphi culture for concentrations of 50%, 75% and 100% resulting on an averaged diameters of inhibition zones of 7,6±1,9mm, 8,5±1,3, 11,6±0,9mm respectively, and statistical test obtained p-value = 0.000 (p<0.05), whereas averaged inhibition zones for Staphylococcus aureus with extract concentrations of 50%, 75% and 100% were 3,9±0,6 mm, 4,8±1mm, 5,8mm±1,1mm, respectively, and statistical test obtained p-value = 0.000 (p<0.05). However, it was less effective than that of positive control. Conclusion: Earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) extract has antibacterial activity against Salmonella thyphi at concentrations of 50%-100% and Staphylococcus aureus at concentrations of 25%-100% in vitro

OPTIMIZING DISCHARGEABLE EFFLUENT PRODUCTION FROM PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT: AN EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

This paper describes the research findings conducted with palm oil mill effluent and Nano membrane. This research investigated the performance of the Nano membrane (NM) in separating total organic materials (TOM) from POME. The performance of NM is measured in the scale of productivity and efficiency in producing dischargeable effluent from POME. Three NM of different pore sizes and primary POME treatment machinery have been used for the conducting of the experiment. The feed pressure of POME to NM was from 60 psi to 120 psi. The research findings demonstrated the optimum performance of NM in separating TOM about 90% at operating pressure 80 psi. The findings of this research would be useful in producing environmentally friendly effluent from POME. The novelty of this research is to use a POME feedstock of pH 7.0 with a Nanomembranes system in optimizing dischargeable effluent production performance

Get screened: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to increase mammography and colorectal cancer screening in a large, safety net practice

Abstract Background Most randomized controlled trials of interventions designed to promote cancer screening, particularly those targeting poor and minority patients, enroll selected patients. Relatively little is known about the benefits of these interventions among unselected patients. Methods/Design "Get Screened" is an American Cancer Society-sponsored randomized controlled trial designed to promote mammography and colorectal cancer screening in a primary care practice serving low-income patients. Eligible patients who are past due for mammography or colorectal cancer screening are entered into a tracking registry and randomly assigned to early or delayed intervention. This 6-month intervention is multimodal, involving patient prompts, clinician prompts, and outreach. At the time of the patient visit, eligible patients receive a low-literacy patient education tool. At the same time, clinicians receive a prompt to remind them to order the test and, when appropriate, a tool designed to simplify colorectal cancer screening decision-making. Patient outreach consists of personalized letters, automated telephone reminders, assistance with scheduling, and linkage of uninsured patients to the local National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. Interventions are repeated for patients who fail to respond to early interventions. We will compare rates of screening between randomized groups, as well as planned secondary analyses of minority patients and uninsured patients. Data from the pilot phase show that this multimodal intervention triples rates of cancer screening (adjusted odds ratio 3.63; 95% CI 2.35 - 5.61). Discussion This study protocol is designed to assess a multimodal approach to promotion of breast and colorectal cancer screening among underserved patients. We hypothesize that a multimodal approach will significantly improve cancer screening rates. The trial was registered at Clinical Trials.gov NCT00818857http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/78264/1/1472-6963-10-280.xmlhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/78264/2/1472-6963-10-280.pdfPeer Reviewe