Objective: Aims of the study are to study the impact of increased knowledge and awareness among staff nurses towards assessment of methods of fetal wellbeing to early identification of pregnancy outcomes and the frequ...Objective: Aims of the study are to study the impact of increased knowledge and awareness among staff nurses towards assessment of methods of fetal wellbeing to early identification of pregnancy outcomes and the frequency of interventions during delivery. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in carrying out the study to impact knowledge and awareness assessment of methods of fetal wellbeing among staff nurses. The study was conducted at obstetric & gynecological department working at setting in Jarsh Governorate Hospitals & Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Hospitals. Methods: The study sample consisted of all staff nurses working at obstetric & gynecological department in Jarsh Governorate Hospital & Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Hospitals who have agreed to participate in the study. The current study has included 150 staff types of sample convenient sample. Results: The main findings of this study showed that there is a highly statistical significance differences between pre-test and post-test in all answers regarding knowledge about methods of fetal wellbeing assessment. Conclusion: Nurses have a major role to prevent the complication for the fetus and mother during pregnancy. Nurses coming in contact with the antenatal mothers should take initiative to provide necessary information to the women and the relatives on different methods used for the assessment of fetal wellbeing, so as to improve the quality of life among the pregnant women. For that they should adequate knowledge about all the aspects of fetal wellbeing, so that they can prevent the complication.展开更多
This study investigated the current status of course satisfaction among 416 undergraduate students majoring in preschool education from four universities in China.And it explored the predictive effects of five influen...This study investigated the current status of course satisfaction among 416 undergraduate students majoring in preschool education from four universities in China.And it explored the predictive effects of five influencing factors(teacher instruction,course management,course setting,course environment,and course resources)on student satisfaction.Through SPSS data analysis,the findings revealed that:1.the mean value of course experience was M=3.861(out of 5);2.there were differences in the satisfaction of undergraduate students'course experience by different background variables;3.course,course resources,and loyalty had significant predictive power on undergraduate students'satisfaction with course experience;4.instructor instruction(TI)did not significantly predict students'satisfaction with course experience(SCES)(p>0.001);5.Faculty instruction(TI)in this study had the highest mean satisfaction score(M=4.191)and the mean satisfaction score was only(M=3.861).The results show that the current status of course satisfaction among Chinese preschool undergraduates is at an moderate level,and there is more space for improvement;although students'satisfaction with teacher instruction(TI)is high,effective teacher instruction does not have a substantial impact on the acquisition of SCES or general competencies,and this passive learning and teaching style leads to a lack of independent learning and active participation among Chinese preschool undergraduate students.展开更多
Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hyperte...Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling.Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire,Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,and a checklist.Ethical practices were strictly observed.Results:A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance,with female patients showing worse compliance.Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.The study also found no significant association between gender,age,education level,marital status,living standards,and medication compliance.Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities,lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment,and basic family needs.The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics,low income,and lack of family support.Conclusion:Based on the results,the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families,to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center.The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance,encourage active participation,and provide access to medical and mental health clinics,support groups,and counseling services.展开更多
Activity 1 Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.Suppose you are planning a trip to Antarctica and want to visit Don Juan Pond,what special preparations would you ne...Activity 1 Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.Suppose you are planning a trip to Antarctica and want to visit Don Juan Pond,what special preparations would you need to make compared to a normal trip?2.In your opinion,how could the unique features of Don Juan Pond be used to develop educational programs for high school students?展开更多
Nature education program is an essential teaching content in kindergarten,which is not only conducive to enhancing children’s knowledge of the natural environment and awareness of protection but also cultivating thei...Nature education program is an essential teaching content in kindergarten,which is not only conducive to enhancing children’s knowledge of the natural environment and awareness of protection but also cultivating their exploratory ability.As the future practitioners of kindergarten education,preschool education majors in colleges and universities are now actively exploring the implementation strategies of kindergarten nature education programs and innovating the construction method of nature education programs,which not only directly affects the high quality of their future teaching work,but also helps to promote the cognitive development of young children and the enhancement of their practical skills.Based on this,this paper outlines the teaching strategies of a kindergarten nature education program from the perspective of letting young children get close to nature,discovering nature,and other aspects of preschool education majors in colleges and universities.展开更多
In order to solve the code debugging difficulties faced by students and relieve the pressure of manual personalized tutoring,this paper proposes a method for locating faults in student code,called SCFL(student code fa...In order to solve the code debugging difficulties faced by students and relieve the pressure of manual personalized tutoring,this paper proposes a method for locating faults in student code,called SCFL(student code fault location).This method utilizes a historical correct code repository composed of correct codes submitted by previous students in the same assignments.It standardizes the erroneous code and historical correct code variables simultaneously and calculates the abstract syntax change tree.Then,by establishing the mapping between the abstract syntax change tree and the student assignment code,the fault location results of the student assignment are calculated.The evaluation experiments show that the SCFL method has a result of 9.25 in the cumulative inspection statement count and 15.9%in the fault localization cost indicator.Both indicators are better than the three currently commonly used spectrum-based baseline methods.展开更多
Advanced artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT and other large language models(LLMs)have significantly impacted fields such as education and research in recent years.ChatGPT benefits students and educat...Advanced artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT and other large language models(LLMs)have significantly impacted fields such as education and research in recent years.ChatGPT benefits students and educators by providing personalized feedback,facilitating interactive learning,and introducing innovative teaching methods.While many researchers have studied ChatGPT across various subject domains,few analyses have focused on the engineering domain,particularly in addressing the risks of academic dishonesty and potential declines in critical thinking skills.To address this gap,this study explores both the opportunities and limitations of ChatGPT in engineering contexts through a two-part analysis.First,we conducted experiments with ChatGPT to assess its effectiveness in tasks such as code generation,error checking,and solution optimization.Second,we surveyed 125 users,predominantly engineering students,to analyze ChatGPTs role in academic support.Our findings reveal that 93.60%of respondents use ChatGPT for quick academic answers,particularly among early-stage university students,and that 84.00%find it helpful for sourcing research materials.The study also highlights ChatGPT’s strengths in programming assistance,with 84.80%of users utilizing it for debugging and 86.40%for solving coding problems.However,limitations persist,with many users reporting inaccuracies in mathematical solutions and occasional false citations.Furthermore,the reliance on the free version by 96%of users underscores its accessibility but also suggests limitations in resource availability.This work provides key insights into ChatGPT’s strengths and limitations,establishing a framework for responsible AI use in education.Highlighting areas for improvement marks a milestone in understanding and optimizing AI’s role in academia for sustainable future use.展开更多
AIM: To analyze the efficacy of routine intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) as a guide for understanding biliary tract anatomy, to avoid bile duct injury (BDI) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), as well as any burd...AIM: To analyze the efficacy of routine intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) as a guide for understanding biliary tract anatomy, to avoid bile duct injury (BDI) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), as well as any burden during the learning period. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed using 644 consecutive patients who underwent LC from 1991 to 2006. An educational program with the use of IOUS as an operative guide has been used in 276 cases since 1998. RESULTS: IOUS was highly feasible even in patients with high-grade cholecystitis. No BDI was observed after the introduction of the educational program, despite 72% of operations being performed by inexperienced surgeons. Incidences of other morbidity, mortality, and late complications were comparable before and after the introduction of routine IOUS. However, the operation time was significantly extended after the educational program began (P < 0.001), and the grade of laparoscopic cholecystitis (P = 0.002), use of IOUS (P = 0.01), and the experience of the surgeons (P = 0.05) were significant factors for extending the length of operation. CONCLUSION: IOUS during LC was found to be a highly feasible modality, which provided accurate, real- time information about the biliary structures. Theeducational program using IOUS is expected to minimize the incidence of BDI following LC, especially when performed by less-skilled surgeons.展开更多
Most of the international accreditation bodies in engineering education(e.g.,ABET)and outcome-based educational systems have based their assess-ments on learning outcomes and program educational objectives.However,map...Most of the international accreditation bodies in engineering education(e.g.,ABET)and outcome-based educational systems have based their assess-ments on learning outcomes and program educational objectives.However,map-ping program educational objectives(PEOs)to student outcomes(SOs)is a challenging and time-consuming task,especially for a new program which is applying for ABET-EAC(American Board for Engineering and Technology the American Board for Engineering and Technology—Engineering Accreditation Commission)accreditation.In addition,ABET needs to automatically ensure that the mapping(classification)is reasonable and correct.The classification also plays a vital role in the assessment of students’learning.Since the PEOs are expressed as short text,they do not contain enough semantic meaning and information,and consequently they suffer from high sparseness,multidimensionality and the curse of dimensionality.In this work,a novel associative short text classification tech-nique is proposed to map PEOs to SOs.The datasets are extracted from 152 self-study reports(SSRs)that were produced in operational settings in an engineering program accredited by ABET-EAC.The datasets are processed and transformed into a representational form appropriate for association rule mining.The extracted rules are utilized as delegate classifiers to map PEOs to SOs.The proposed asso-ciative classification of the mapping of PEOs to SOs has shown promising results,which can simplify the classification of short text and avoid many problems caused by enriching short text based on external resources that are not related or relevant to the dataset.展开更多
The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year maste...The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year master programs as well as three-year doctoral programs for those working in the applied fields of government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture and health.展开更多
The education-practice gap, also known as the academic-practice gap is recognized as the difference between what a nursing student is taught and what the new nurse will experience in practice. This study evaluated spe...The education-practice gap, also known as the academic-practice gap is recognized as the difference between what a nursing student is taught and what the new nurse will experience in practice. This study evaluated specific education outcomes of schools of nursing in New Hampshire through surveys of new nurses and their employers. The responses were explored in relation to identified factors such as curriculum and clinical hours. The findings suggest that the new nurses felt prepared for practice, except in relationship to provision of care and medication administration for six or more patients. Of note is that 61% percent of participants were involved in errors and of these, 37.5% indicated that their education did not prepare them to administer medications to large groups. Evaluation of employer responses points to at least one and sometimes two levels of lower perception of perceived preparedness by the employer. The results highlight the differences between perceptions of preparedness of new nurse and employer, differences in perception of preparedness based on program type for specific gap elements, and the high rate of errors among new nurses. These results underscore the need for further research regarding the education practice gap, error factors, perceptions of preparedness for practice, and practice-readiness expectations of employers.展开更多
In the context of internationalization,China-UK Joint Education Programs are receiving increasing attention from universities.Based on the difficulties faced in China-UK Joint Education Program,this paper adopts a que...In the context of internationalization,China-UK Joint Education Programs are receiving increasing attention from universities.Based on the difficulties faced in China-UK Joint Education Program,this paper adopts a questionnaire survey method to study the learning effectiveness of students majoring in digital media technology in the China-UK Joint Education Program at Guangxi University of Finance and Economics,focusing on four aspects:learning materials,learning content,teacher conditions,and student learning outcomes.The research analysis in this paper not only provides strong support for the construction of China-UK Joint Education Program but also offers references for other China-UK Joint Education Programs.展开更多
Improving the quality assurance (QA) processes and acquiring accreditation are top priorities for academic programs. The learning outcomes (LOs)assessment and continuous quality improvement represent core components o...Improving the quality assurance (QA) processes and acquiring accreditation are top priorities for academic programs. The learning outcomes (LOs)assessment and continuous quality improvement represent core components ofthe quality assurance system (QAS). Current assessment methods suffer deficiencies related to accuracy and reliability, and they lack well-organized processes forcontinuous improvement planning. Moreover, the absence of automation, andintegration in QA processes forms a major obstacle towards developing efficientquality system. There is a pressing need to adopt security protocols that providerequired security services to safeguard the valuable information processed byQAS as well. This research proposes an effective methodology for LOs assessment and continuous improvement processes. The proposed approach ensuresmore accurate and reliable LOs assessment results and provides systematic wayfor utilizing those results in the continuous quality improvement. This systematicand well-specified QA processes were then utilized to model and implement automated and secure QAS that efficiently performs quality-related processes. Theproposed system adopts two security protocols that provide confidentiality, integrity, and authentication for quality data and reports. The security protocols avoidthe source repudiation, which is important in the quality reporting system. This isachieved through implementing powerful cryptographic algorithms. The QASenables efficient data collection and processing required for analysis and interpretation. It also prepares for the development of datasets that can be used in futureartificial intelligence (AI) researches to support decision making and improve thequality of academic programs. The proposed approach is implemented in a successful real case study for a computer science program. The current study servesscientific programs struggling to achieve academic accreditation, and gives rise tofully automating and integrating the QA processes and adopting modern AI andsecurity technologies to develop effective QAS.展开更多
文摘Objective: Aims of the study are to study the impact of increased knowledge and awareness among staff nurses towards assessment of methods of fetal wellbeing to early identification of pregnancy outcomes and the frequency of interventions during delivery. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in carrying out the study to impact knowledge and awareness assessment of methods of fetal wellbeing among staff nurses. The study was conducted at obstetric & gynecological department working at setting in Jarsh Governorate Hospitals & Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Hospitals. Methods: The study sample consisted of all staff nurses working at obstetric & gynecological department in Jarsh Governorate Hospital & Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Hospitals who have agreed to participate in the study. The current study has included 150 staff types of sample convenient sample. Results: The main findings of this study showed that there is a highly statistical significance differences between pre-test and post-test in all answers regarding knowledge about methods of fetal wellbeing assessment. Conclusion: Nurses have a major role to prevent the complication for the fetus and mother during pregnancy. Nurses coming in contact with the antenatal mothers should take initiative to provide necessary information to the women and the relatives on different methods used for the assessment of fetal wellbeing, so as to improve the quality of life among the pregnant women. For that they should adequate knowledge about all the aspects of fetal wellbeing, so that they can prevent the complication.
文摘This study investigated the current status of course satisfaction among 416 undergraduate students majoring in preschool education from four universities in China.And it explored the predictive effects of five influencing factors(teacher instruction,course management,course setting,course environment,and course resources)on student satisfaction.Through SPSS data analysis,the findings revealed that:1.the mean value of course experience was M=3.861(out of 5);2.there were differences in the satisfaction of undergraduate students'course experience by different background variables;3.course,course resources,and loyalty had significant predictive power on undergraduate students'satisfaction with course experience;4.instructor instruction(TI)did not significantly predict students'satisfaction with course experience(SCES)(p>0.001);5.Faculty instruction(TI)in this study had the highest mean satisfaction score(M=4.191)and the mean satisfaction score was only(M=3.861).The results show that the current status of course satisfaction among Chinese preschool undergraduates is at an moderate level,and there is more space for improvement;although students'satisfaction with teacher instruction(TI)is high,effective teacher instruction does not have a substantial impact on the acquisition of SCES or general competencies,and this passive learning and teaching style leads to a lack of independent learning and active participation among Chinese preschool undergraduate students.
文摘Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling.Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire,Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,and a checklist.Ethical practices were strictly observed.Results:A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance,with female patients showing worse compliance.Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.The study also found no significant association between gender,age,education level,marital status,living standards,and medication compliance.Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities,lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment,and basic family needs.The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics,low income,and lack of family support.Conclusion:Based on the results,the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families,to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center.The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance,encourage active participation,and provide access to medical and mental health clinics,support groups,and counseling services.
文摘Activity 1 Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.Suppose you are planning a trip to Antarctica and want to visit Don Juan Pond,what special preparations would you need to make compared to a normal trip?2.In your opinion,how could the unique features of Don Juan Pond be used to develop educational programs for high school students?
文摘Nature education program is an essential teaching content in kindergarten,which is not only conducive to enhancing children’s knowledge of the natural environment and awareness of protection but also cultivating their exploratory ability.As the future practitioners of kindergarten education,preschool education majors in colleges and universities are now actively exploring the implementation strategies of kindergarten nature education programs and innovating the construction method of nature education programs,which not only directly affects the high quality of their future teaching work,but also helps to promote the cognitive development of young children and the enhancement of their practical skills.Based on this,this paper outlines the teaching strategies of a kindergarten nature education program from the perspective of letting young children get close to nature,discovering nature,and other aspects of preschool education majors in colleges and universities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62177003)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.JKF-20240213)。
文摘In order to solve the code debugging difficulties faced by students and relieve the pressure of manual personalized tutoring,this paper proposes a method for locating faults in student code,called SCFL(student code fault location).This method utilizes a historical correct code repository composed of correct codes submitted by previous students in the same assignments.It standardizes the erroneous code and historical correct code variables simultaneously and calculates the abstract syntax change tree.Then,by establishing the mapping between the abstract syntax change tree and the student assignment code,the fault location results of the student assignment are calculated.The evaluation experiments show that the SCFL method has a result of 9.25 in the cumulative inspection statement count and 15.9%in the fault localization cost indicator.Both indicators are better than the three currently commonly used spectrum-based baseline methods.
基金supported by Competitive Research by the University of Aizu.
文摘Advanced artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT and other large language models(LLMs)have significantly impacted fields such as education and research in recent years.ChatGPT benefits students and educators by providing personalized feedback,facilitating interactive learning,and introducing innovative teaching methods.While many researchers have studied ChatGPT across various subject domains,few analyses have focused on the engineering domain,particularly in addressing the risks of academic dishonesty and potential declines in critical thinking skills.To address this gap,this study explores both the opportunities and limitations of ChatGPT in engineering contexts through a two-part analysis.First,we conducted experiments with ChatGPT to assess its effectiveness in tasks such as code generation,error checking,and solution optimization.Second,we surveyed 125 users,predominantly engineering students,to analyze ChatGPTs role in academic support.Our findings reveal that 93.60%of respondents use ChatGPT for quick academic answers,particularly among early-stage university students,and that 84.00%find it helpful for sourcing research materials.The study also highlights ChatGPT’s strengths in programming assistance,with 84.80%of users utilizing it for debugging and 86.40%for solving coding problems.However,limitations persist,with many users reporting inaccuracies in mathematical solutions and occasional false citations.Furthermore,the reliance on the free version by 96%of users underscores its accessibility but also suggests limitations in resource availability.This work provides key insights into ChatGPT’s strengths and limitations,establishing a framework for responsible AI use in education.Highlighting areas for improvement marks a milestone in understanding and optimizing AI’s role in academia for sustainable future use.
文摘AIM: To analyze the efficacy of routine intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) as a guide for understanding biliary tract anatomy, to avoid bile duct injury (BDI) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), as well as any burden during the learning period. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed using 644 consecutive patients who underwent LC from 1991 to 2006. An educational program with the use of IOUS as an operative guide has been used in 276 cases since 1998. RESULTS: IOUS was highly feasible even in patients with high-grade cholecystitis. No BDI was observed after the introduction of the educational program, despite 72% of operations being performed by inexperienced surgeons. Incidences of other morbidity, mortality, and late complications were comparable before and after the introduction of routine IOUS. However, the operation time was significantly extended after the educational program began (P < 0.001), and the grade of laparoscopic cholecystitis (P = 0.002), use of IOUS (P = 0.01), and the experience of the surgeons (P = 0.05) were significant factors for extending the length of operation. CONCLUSION: IOUS during LC was found to be a highly feasible modality, which provided accurate, real- time information about the biliary structures. Theeducational program using IOUS is expected to minimize the incidence of BDI following LC, especially when performed by less-skilled surgeons.
文摘Most of the international accreditation bodies in engineering education(e.g.,ABET)and outcome-based educational systems have based their assess-ments on learning outcomes and program educational objectives.However,map-ping program educational objectives(PEOs)to student outcomes(SOs)is a challenging and time-consuming task,especially for a new program which is applying for ABET-EAC(American Board for Engineering and Technology the American Board for Engineering and Technology—Engineering Accreditation Commission)accreditation.In addition,ABET needs to automatically ensure that the mapping(classification)is reasonable and correct.The classification also plays a vital role in the assessment of students’learning.Since the PEOs are expressed as short text,they do not contain enough semantic meaning and information,and consequently they suffer from high sparseness,multidimensionality and the curse of dimensionality.In this work,a novel associative short text classification tech-nique is proposed to map PEOs to SOs.The datasets are extracted from 152 self-study reports(SSRs)that were produced in operational settings in an engineering program accredited by ABET-EAC.The datasets are processed and transformed into a representational form appropriate for association rule mining.The extracted rules are utilized as delegate classifiers to map PEOs to SOs.The proposed asso-ciative classification of the mapping of PEOs to SOs has shown promising results,which can simplify the classification of short text and avoid many problems caused by enriching short text based on external resources that are not related or relevant to the dataset.
文摘The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year master programs as well as three-year doctoral programs for those working in the applied fields of government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture and health.
文摘The education-practice gap, also known as the academic-practice gap is recognized as the difference between what a nursing student is taught and what the new nurse will experience in practice. This study evaluated specific education outcomes of schools of nursing in New Hampshire through surveys of new nurses and their employers. The responses were explored in relation to identified factors such as curriculum and clinical hours. The findings suggest that the new nurses felt prepared for practice, except in relationship to provision of care and medication administration for six or more patients. Of note is that 61% percent of participants were involved in errors and of these, 37.5% indicated that their education did not prepare them to administer medications to large groups. Evaluation of employer responses points to at least one and sometimes two levels of lower perception of perceived preparedness by the employer. The results highlight the differences between perceptions of preparedness of new nurse and employer, differences in perception of preparedness based on program type for specific gap elements, and the high rate of errors among new nurses. These results underscore the need for further research regarding the education practice gap, error factors, perceptions of preparedness for practice, and practice-readiness expectations of employers.
基金Guangxi Key Laboratory of Financial Big Data Fund Project(Guikejizi[2021]No.5)Research on the Innovation of Teaching Models for Foreign Professional Courses in China-UK Joint Education Under the Background of Internationalization-Taking Guangxi University of Finance and Economics as an Example(2023XJJG26)Exploration and Practice of Digital Media Technology Talent Training Models in the Context of New Productive Forces(XGK202423)。
文摘In the context of internationalization,China-UK Joint Education Programs are receiving increasing attention from universities.Based on the difficulties faced in China-UK Joint Education Program,this paper adopts a questionnaire survey method to study the learning effectiveness of students majoring in digital media technology in the China-UK Joint Education Program at Guangxi University of Finance and Economics,focusing on four aspects:learning materials,learning content,teacher conditions,and student learning outcomes.The research analysis in this paper not only provides strong support for the construction of China-UK Joint Education Program but also offers references for other China-UK Joint Education Programs.
基金Author extends his appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for funding and supporting this work through Graduate Student Research Support Program.
文摘Improving the quality assurance (QA) processes and acquiring accreditation are top priorities for academic programs. The learning outcomes (LOs)assessment and continuous quality improvement represent core components ofthe quality assurance system (QAS). Current assessment methods suffer deficiencies related to accuracy and reliability, and they lack well-organized processes forcontinuous improvement planning. Moreover, the absence of automation, andintegration in QA processes forms a major obstacle towards developing efficientquality system. There is a pressing need to adopt security protocols that providerequired security services to safeguard the valuable information processed byQAS as well. This research proposes an effective methodology for LOs assessment and continuous improvement processes. The proposed approach ensuresmore accurate and reliable LOs assessment results and provides systematic wayfor utilizing those results in the continuous quality improvement. This systematicand well-specified QA processes were then utilized to model and implement automated and secure QAS that efficiently performs quality-related processes. Theproposed system adopts two security protocols that provide confidentiality, integrity, and authentication for quality data and reports. The security protocols avoidthe source repudiation, which is important in the quality reporting system. This isachieved through implementing powerful cryptographic algorithms. The QASenables efficient data collection and processing required for analysis and interpretation. It also prepares for the development of datasets that can be used in futureartificial intelligence (AI) researches to support decision making and improve thequality of academic programs. The proposed approach is implemented in a successful real case study for a computer science program. The current study servesscientific programs struggling to achieve academic accreditation, and gives rise tofully automating and integrating the QA processes and adopting modern AI andsecurity technologies to develop effective QAS.
