Profiles and predictors of auditory functioning in abacus-trained children

Nisha, Kavassery Venkateswaran; Sanjana, M.; Rohith, V.S.; Rajalakshmi, K.; Prabhu, Prashanth

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110608

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“…Information on overall virtual acuity scores presented in the current study for the C-AT and C-UT groups has been briefly reported in a previous publication. 24 …”

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“…Information on overall virtual acuity scores presented in the current study for the C-AT and C-UT groups has been briefly reported in a previous publication. 24 The sample size required for each group was statistically estimated in accordance with the study by Roy et al, 10 using G Ã Power. Düsseldorf, Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany), version 3.1.9.4.7.…”

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Effects of Abacus Training on Auditory Spatial Maturation in Children with Normal Hearing

Sanjana

Nisha

2022

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction The spatial auditory system, though developed at birth, attains functional maturity in the late childhood (12 years). Spatial changes during childhood affect navigation in the environment and source segregation. Accommodation of a new skill through learning, especially during childhood, can expedite this process. Objective To explore the auditory spatial benefits of abacus training on psychoacoustic metrics in children. The study also aimed to identify the most sensitive metric to abacus training related changes in spatial processing, and utilize this metric for a detailed spatial error profiling. Methods A standard group comparison analysis with 90 participants divided into three groups: I: children with abacus training (C-AT); II: children with no training (C-UT); III: adults with no training (A-UT). The groups underwent a series of psychoacoustic tests, such as interaural time difference (ITD), interaural level difference (ILD), and virtual auditory space identification (VASI), as well as perceptual tests such as the Kannada version of the speech, spatial, and quality questionnaire (K-SSQ). Results Significant group differences were observed in the multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and post-hoc tests, with the C-AT group showing significantly lower ILD scores (p=0.01) and significantly higher VASI scores (p<0.001) compared to the C-UT group, which is indicative of better spatial processing abilities in the former group. The discriminant function (DF) analyses showed that the VASI was the most sensitive metric for training-related changes, based on which elaborate error analyses were performed. Conclusions Despite the physiological limits of the immature neural framework, the performance of the C-AT group was equivalent to that of untrained adults on psychoacoustic tests, which is reflective of the positive role of abacus training in expediting auditory spatial maturation.

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“…Information on overall virtual acuity scores presented in the current study for the C-AT and C-UT groups has been briefly reported in a previous publication. 24 …”

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Effects of Abacus Training on Auditory Spatial Maturation in Children with Normal Hearing

Sanjana

Nisha

2022

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…Pada Gambar 1 tersebut diketahui bahwa research berkaitan dengan abacus training, baru ditemukan 10 (sepuluh) dokumen yang relevan Zhang et al, 2023;Yujie et al, 2023;Mou et al, 2022;Nisha et al, 2021;Roy et al, 2020;Huang et al, 2015;Du et al, 2014;Li et al, 2013;Irwing et al, 2008;Hatta & Ikeda, 1988). Di Indonesia belum ditemukan research berkaitan dengan pelatihan keterampilan penggunaan abacus.…”

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Analisis Kebutuhan Pelatihan Keterampilan Abacus Aritmatika Bagi Guru Madrasah

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This research aims to analyze the training needs for arithmetic abacus skills, particularly among teachers at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Bandar Lampung. The focus is on minimizing errors and failures in achieving expected goals, as well as addressing training outcomes that do not align with the participants' objectives and needs. Through the analysis of training needs for arithmetic abacus skills, the research seeks to identify effective and efficient strategies, methods, materials, and techniques for conducting training that meets the specific needs of teachers at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Bandar Lampung. The study adopts a qualitative approach with a case study method, selecting research subjects purposively. Data collection involves interviews, observations, and documentation, with the results analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The findings of this research emphasize the crucial importance of analyzing the training needs for arithmetic abacus skills in implementing training programs. Prior to conducting training for arithmetic abacus skills, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of participants' initial skills, the methods typically used in their previous training experiences, participants' interests and responses to the upcoming training, as well as any challenges they face in arithmetic abacus skills. This ensures that the training outcomes align with the goals of the training program and meet the specific needs of Madrasah teachers, particularly at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Bandar Lampung

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