Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Juliane E. Kaemmer, Stefan K. Schauber, Stefanie C. Hautz, Fabian Stroben, Wolf E. Hautz
Summary: Providing a differential diagnosis checklist with the correct diagnosis improves diagnostic accuracy for medical students compared to prompting them to create their own list. However, providing a list without the correct diagnosis may not improve accuracy. Interventions did not affect information gathering or self-monitoring.
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Psychology, Mathematical
Daniel Link, Markus Raab
Summary: While naive subjects may demonstrate base-rate neglect in laboratory conditions, experts in the real world do use base rates when making decisions. The difference in decision-making processes between lab studies and real-world scenarios leads to varying patterns of base-rate usage.
PSYCHONOMIC BULLETIN & REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Grzegorz Chrobak, Tomasz Kowalczyk, Thomas B. Fischer, Katarzyna Chrobak, Szymon Szewranski, Jan K. Kazak
Summary: This paper introduces a method for ecological assessment of lake ecosystems using machine learning algorithms, with a focus on Self-Organizing Maps. By comparing and analyzing sub-clusters, knowledge about the data can be extended to help ecological assessment experts make better decisions.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nanna Roos
Summary: What are the benefits of a fish-rich diet, not only for nutrition and health but also for the environment, economies, and sustainability? A new framework provides a method to assess these benefits and trade-offs on a national and global scale.
Article
Environmental Studies
Joseph Kantenbacher, Shahzeen Z. Attari
Summary: The study demonstrates that public understanding of home energy use is often biased and misunderstood, which can hinder the adoption of efficient technologies and conservation practices. By interviewing and surveying energy experts, it was found that they have more accurate judgments about energy use and utilize various cognitive shortcuts to make decisions, which can potentially improve public energy literacy and decision making.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Takeshi Asamizuya, Hiroharu Saito, Ryosuke Higuchi, Go Naruse, Shozo Ota, Junko Kato
Summary: This study uses magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the impact of criminals on criminal justice and explores the effective connections underlying expertise. The study reveals different connectivity patterns between legal experts and laypersons when sentencing defendants, and these patterns are influenced by mitigating factors.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jawad Al-Khafaji, Ryan F. Townsend, Whitney Townsend, Vineet Chopra, Ashwin Gupta
Summary: This study aimed to apply a human factors framework to analyze the effectiveness of clinical checklists in reducing diagnostic errors. The study found that most checklists have limited human factors components, and checklists that focus on tasks are more likely to be associated with error reduction.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Liliane Pellegrin, Leila Chassery, Herve Chaudet, Gaetan Texier, Nathalie Bonnardel
Summary: The study aims to analyze the decision-making strategies used by experts when dealing with major epidemiological problems, uncovering the creative solutions presented by experts in managing issues based on the complexity of the situation.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Immunology
De-Kuang Hwang, Jia-Horung Hung, Yo -Chen Chang, Ching-Long Chen, San-Ni Chen, Cheng-Kuo Cheng, Yih-Shiou Hwang, Hsi-Kung Kuo, An-Fei Li, Chun-Ju Lin, Chang-Hao Yang, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu, Chang-Ping Lin
Summary: This article provides recommendations for a step-wise approach to the treatment of uveitis patients in Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and efficient therapy.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Catriona J. MacLeod, Angela J. Brandt, Lynn Dicks
Summary: This study uses biodiversity management in New Zealand's agricultural landscape as a case study to address two deficiencies in environmental decision-making - evidence disparity and evidence complacency. By applying boundary science approaches, the study gathers, evaluates, and communicates evidence syntheses to involve local stakeholders in setting biodiversity priorities and improve the accuracy and reliability of decision-making. The study emphasizes the importance of including diverse perspectives and using global evidence to tailor it to local needs. The findings also highlight the significance of expert judgement in assessing the effectiveness of actions and the value of stakeholder priorities for guiding policy investments.
Article
Anesthesiology
Ashley J. R. De Bie, Eveline Mestrom, Wilma Compagner, Shan Nan, Lenneke van Genugten, Kiran Dellimore, Jacco Eerden, Steffen van Leeuwen, Harald van de Pol, Franklin Schuling, Xudong Lu, Alexander J. G. H. Bindels, Arthur R. A. Bouwman, Erik H. H. M. Korsten
Summary: The study showed that a digital checklist improved compliance with best clinical practice compared to a paper checklist during ICU ward rounds, reducing the number of unchecked critical items and shorter ICU stay. However, clinicians noted that further improvement in the usability of digital checklists was necessary.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Janet M. Nwaogu, Albert P. C. Chan, John A. Naslund
Summary: Increasing rates of mental health problems in the construction industry have led researchers to explore measures to promote good mental health. This study highlights the importance of primary intervention measures, in addition to secondary intervention measures, in improving mental health in the workplace. These findings can guide policy-making and provide direction for construction organizations.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Anesthesiology
Jessica Anne Latzman, Jim G. Castellanos, Diana Anca
Summary: Establishing protocols and implementing site-specific checklists in the nonoperating room environment has emerged as a strategy in improving care and safety.
CURRENT OPINION IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Gabriel Aguilera-Venegas, Eugenio Roanes-Lozano, Gemma Rojo-Martinez, Jose Luis Galan-Garcia
Summary: This article introduces a hybrid technique that combines decision trees and rule-based expert systems to provide more accurate predictions of type 2 diabetes mellitus within seven and a half years in the future. The technique combines knowledge from real data and expert experience to generate a mixed rule-based expert system. By comparing it with other two methods, the accuracy of the predictions of the mixed system is much better.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Raif C. B. Bucar, Yeganeh M. Hayeri
Summary: This article presents a data-driven approach to assess flood risk exposure and determine routes during heavy rainfall events. By analyzing diverse geospatial and drainage infrastructure datasets, the factors contributing to increased flood risk were identified. Using a reinforcement learning model trained on the flood risk patterns in the data, routes that avoid flood-prone areas can be generated. The route assistance model was benchmarked against other algorithms and showed a balanced consideration of path length and reliability.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Brena Carvalho Pinto de Melo, Cees P. M. Van der Vleuten, Arno M. M. Muijtjens, Ana Rodrigues Falbo, Leila Katz, Jeroen J. G. Van Merrienboer
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) patients before and after in situ instructional design (ID) based PPH simulation training attended by obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residents. The results showed an increase in the mean dosage of oxytocin after the simulation, indicating potential improvement in situational awareness in managing women with PPH.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
T. Nazari, M. P. Simons, M. H. Zeb, J. J. G. van Merrienboer, J. F. Lange, T. Wiggers, D. R. Farley
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Karen D. Konings, Mohamed M. Al-Eraky, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: This study evaluated a novel approach using entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for training and entrustment of small-group facilitators through a modified Delphi technique. Three out of nine proposed EPAs were retained, along with nine out of twelve predetermined competencies mapped against them. The final framework delineates three EPAs for small-group facilitation and their associated sub-activities, which can be useful for program developers, administrative bodies, and teaching staff.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Karen D. Konings, Mohamed M. Al-Eraky, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: Co-creating faculty development courses or activities through student-teacher partnership is a promising educational advancement with challenges. This study explores the perceptions of students and teachers regarding their experiences as co-creators of a faculty development program and examines ways to improve student-teacher partnership in future co-creation activities. Despite some negative factors, participants mostly view their co-creation experiences positively.
INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND TEACHING INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lukas Daniel Leatemia, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer, Astrid Pratidina Susilo
Summary: This study developed a reliable and valid instrument, the Student-Centred Perspective of Teachers (SCPT) questionnaire, to measure teaching perspectives. The results showed evidence of both internal and external validity for the SCPT.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Varun Coelho, Andrew Scott, Elif Bilgic, Amy Keuhl, Matthew Sibbald
Summary: Learner's perception and interaction with interprofessional feedback can affect the feedback process, highlighting the need for training. The perception and professions of feedback providers also play a role in the feedback process. Further research is needed to address barriers in feedback interaction that stem from misguided perceptions of feedback providers' professions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Tjitske J. E. Faber, Mary E. W. Dankbaar, Rob Kickert, Walter W. van den Broek, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: In game-based learning, adaptive scaffolding can improve the learning of specific skills and self-regulation. We investigated the relationship between performance and self-regulation indicators and overall game performance in a medical emergency simulation game. Valid indicators for adaptive first-order and second-order scaffolding were identified. These indicators can be incorporated into future algorithms for adaptive scaffolding in game-based learning.
LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lukas Daniel Leatemia, Astrid Pratidina Susilo, Jeroen Donkers, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: This study aimed to identify teacher profiles that would reveal their specific educational needs and investigate the relationship between these profiles and the amount of PBL training. The findings showed that current faculty development programmes are not tailored to teachers' needs and suggested a redesign to promote student-centred perspectives more effectively.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hester Wilhelmina Henrica Smeets, Laurie E. C. Delnoij, Dominique M. A. Sluijsmans, Albine Moser, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: This study evaluates the evidence for and threats to the validity of an interprofessional assessment task. The findings suggest that establishing interprofessional assessment validity requires a balance between authenticity and complexity, authenticity and scoring, and team scoring and individual scoring. Ongoing evaluation and monitoring are necessary to ensure authentic yet fair assessments for all participating professions.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hester Wilhelmina Henrica Smeets, Dominique M. A. Sluijsmans, Albine Moser, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: This study aims to provide guidelines for the assessment of IP competencies in healthcare education, resulting in 26 comprehensive guidelines for the design of IP assessments. The results showed that IP assessments are more complex than mono-professional assessments, requiring additional elements for high-quality assessments.
PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Daria I. Ilishkina, Anique de Bruin, Andrey Podolskiy, Marina Volk, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: Successful learners should self-regulate their motivation to learn. By being aware of the intrinsic and extrinsic motives to learn, they can choose appropriate motivational regulation strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jorrick Beckers, Diana Dolmans, Jeroen van Merrienboer
Summary: The study found that using an electronic development portfolio with teacher-guided student self-coaching can enhance students' self-directed learning skills and motivation, leading to higher levels of self-direction, intrinsic goal orientation, and self-efficacy in students.
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Luotong Hui, Anique B. H. de Bruin, Jeroen Donkers, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Summary: The study suggests that compared to traditional didactic communication, narratives can better help students understand learning strategies, inspire them to change ineffective strategies, and enhance awareness of the importance of desirable difficulties in learning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
T. Balslev, A. Muijtjens, W. de Grave, H. Awneh, J. van Merrienboer
Summary: Structured handover based on cognitive load theory can improve information quality and diagnostic accuracy, but may prolong handover duration.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Karen D. Konings, Mohamed Al-Eraky, Mona Hmoud AlSheikh, Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2020)
