During simulation-based education, simulators are subjected to procedures composed of a variety of tasks and processes. Simulators should functionally represent a patient in response to the physical ...action of these tasks. The aim of this work was to describe a method for determining whether a simulator does or does not have sufficient functional task alignment (FTA) to be used in a simulation.
Potential performance checklist items were gathered from published arthrocentesis guidelines and aggregated into a performance checklist using Lawshe's method. An expert panel used this performance checklist and an FTA analysis questionnaire to evaluate a simulator's ability to respond to the physical actions required by the performance checklist.
Thirteen items, from a pool of 39, were included on the performance checklist. Experts had mixed reviews of the simulator's FTA and its suitability for use in simulation. Unexpectedly, some positive FTA was found for several tasks where the simulator lacked functionality.
By developing a detailed list of specific tasks required to complete a clinical procedure, and surveying experts on the simulator's response to those actions, educators can gain insight into the simulator's clinical accuracy and suitability. Unexpected of positive FTA ratings of function deficits suggest that further revision of the survey method is required.
Purpose This study aims to identify sustainability indicators in the energy sector through a literature review and validate them from the perspective and context of professionals working in the ...sector in an emerging economy country, Brazil, considering the relationship of these indicators with the achievement of the targets set by the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs). Design/methodology/approach To accomplish this, a literature review on sustainability indicators specific to the energy sector was conducted. Subsequently, a research instrument (questionnaire) based on the identified indicators was developed and a survey was administered to professionals in the field. The collected data were analyzed using the Lawshe method. Findings The results revealed 20 indicators, distributed across environmental, economic and social dimensions. Among these, nine indicators were validated, including global impacts, local impacts, renewable energy production as a percentage of total production, greenhouse gas emissions, access to electricity, investment in the energy sector, installed capacity in the electricity sector, energy prices in the end-use sector and energy distribution and conversion efficiency. Originality/value Consequently, it was possible to determine which SDGs are directly impacted and provide a foundation for future actions that can contribute to the sustainable advancement of the energy sector in emerging countries.
Introduction: The unique properties of nanomaterials, in addition to their applications in science and technology, can be a threat to human health and the environment. Exposure to these materials may ...occur in workplaces or in research laboratories. It can be said that about half of people with occupational exposure to nanomaterials work in academic environments and laboratories. So, the present study was conducted to design and validate a tool to investigate the principles of working safely with nanomaterials in research laboratories. Materials & Methods: The tool was designed using reports, instructions and articles related to " Methods of working safely with nanomaterials". The validity of the tool was assessed using Lawshe method by calculating CVI and CVR. The reliability of the instrument was evaluated using Cronbachchr('39')s alpha coefficient and kappa coefficient. Results: The tool was designed in 5 sections: "General Information", "Transportation and Storage of Nanomaterials", "Engineering Controls", "Administrative Controls" and "Personal Protection Equipment". After validation, 5 items did not get the necessary points to stay in the tool and were removed. The Cronbachchr('39')s alpha value for each section of the tool was more than 0.80, indicating that the was "appropriate". Conclusion: According to the results, it seems that the tool studied in this study is compatible for the designed purpose and is ready to be used as a questionnaire or checklist.
Background:
The process of temporary accommodation after an earthquake is one of the most important issues in crisis management.
Objective:
This research study attempts to identify and prioritize the ...key risks inherent with the post-earthquake temporary accommodation process in Sanandaj, Iran using the Fuzzy Delphi method.
Methods:
To achieve this goal, first, we examined the previous research on the issue of temporary accommodation after earthquakes and other disasters worldwide in order to determine the current important challenges. Then, the opinions of crisis management experts in 11 areas and 94 questions in the form of Fuzzy Delphi survey questionnaire with Five-point Likert measurement scale were used to rank these challenges. The Delphi panel participants, who responded to the Fuzzy Delphi questionnaire, consisted of 18 experts related to crisis management in executive organizations of Kurdistan province.
Result:
After performing the steps of the fuzzy Delphi method, a basket of important risks in the temporary accommodation process were identified qualitatively and quantitatively, and were prioritized in order of relevance and significance. The results showed that climatic challenges have the highest potential of post-earthquake temporary accommodation risk in the region among of the 11 major risk areas under examination.
Conclusion:
The study’s findings and recommendations can serve as a policy instrument and consultative toolkit for relevant stakeholders.
Effective communication, especially of those health professionals in management positions, contributes to the entire process of treating patients and can transform the quality of service into the ...processes of diagnosis, treatment and care. Managers with moral intelligence are able to distinguish right from wrong and can facilitate the relationship between health professionals and patients. The purpose of this study is to develop a scale to measure moral intelligence. The measurement tool created by the Lawshe method was applied to 789 health professionals. Following the calculations of the Content Validity Ratio and the Content Validity Index, the scale included 77 items. After applying it, with the subsequent exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the scale received its final form with 47 items. The Cα value of the scale is 0.966. The scale has seven dimensions, and they have been defined as “equality”, “empathy”, “moral intelligence”, “justice”, “tolerance”, “self-control” and “kindness”. The Cα values for these dimensions are determined respectively as 0.922, 0.910, 0.874, 0.859, 0.799, 0.840 and 0.772; demonstrating that the scale allows to study the moral intelligence of nurses and doctors. The scale developed had high Cronbach alpha values for each component and element, indicating that the scale provides a survey with high validity to measure the moral intelligence of doctors and nurses. Factor analysis shows a statistically valid distribution of items and components. Taking into account the moral intelligence parameters in the provision of health services will contribute to accurately diagnose disorders, reduce patient anxiety, ensure a shorter hospital stay, reduce the number of patients transferred to other health centers, to prevent negligence, save time and achieve better workforce planning.
Purpose
This study aims to analyse the essential characteristics for the success of social projects developed with undergraduate students of higher education institutions (HEIs).
...Design/methodology/approach
A case study was conducted to verify the main characteristics of projects in a social entrepreneurship initiative. These features were used to perform a survey with experts to understand which of these items are essential for social projects success, through Lawshe’s method.
Findings
Of the ten items evaluated, two were considered essential by the experts: “Proper alignment between project scope and actual local community needs” and “Good level of interaction between students participating in the project and the local community”.
Practical implications
These findings can be useful for professors and coordinators to prepare future projects in HEIs. They may also be advantageous for researchers who may use them as a starting point for future studies.
Originality/value
The novelty of this study is the methodological approach used: a case study of projects in a social entrepreneurship initiative in a relevant Brazilian university; and a Lawshe’s method analysis of responses of experts in social projects developed in HEIs. The findings can greatly contribute to the debates in this field. No similar research was found in the literature.
The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Perception of Organizational Rumor Scale (PORS) in a sample of workers in Puerto Rico. The researcher developed the scale ...using Lawshe’s Method with twelve subject matter experts. The sample consisted of 150 working adults, and 65% were females, and 59% worked in the private sector. The scale is a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1= “hardly ever” to 7 = “almost always” and contained eight items that complied with the discrimination criteria and has a two-factor solution which explains the variance scorings, as well as possess a Cronbach’s alpha of (.87). The results suggest that the scale has the potential to measure the construct.
O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar as propriedades psicométricas da Percepção da Escala Organizacional de Rumor (PORS) em uma amostra de trabalhadores em Porto Rico. O pesquisador desenvolveu a escala usando o método de Lawshe com doze especialistas no assunto. A amostra foi composta por 150 adultos trabalhadores, sendo 65% do sexo feminino e 59% do setor privado. A escala construída é uma escala Likert de 7 pontos que varia de 1 = quase nunca a 7 = quase sempre e contém oito itens que cumprem os critérios de discriminação e tem uma solução de dois fatores que explica as pontuações de variância, além de terem um alfa de Cronbach de (.87). os resultados sugerem que a escala possui um potencial para mensurar o constructo.
El objetivo de este estudio es examinar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Percepción de Rumor Organizacional (PORS) en una muestra de trabajadores en Puerto Rico. El investigador desarrolló la escala usando el Método de Lawshe con doce expertos en la materia. La muestra consistió en 150 adultos trabajadores, el 65% eran mujeres y el 59% pertenecían al sector privado. La escala se construyó en una escala Likert de 7 puntos que variaba de 1 = "casi nunca" a 7 = "casi siempre". Esta contenía ocho ítems que cumplían con los criterios de discriminación y una solución de dos factores que explican los puntajes de varianza, además de poseer un alfa de Cronbach de (.87). Los resultados sugieren que la escala tiene un potencial para medir el constructo.
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