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Med."],"abstract":"<jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Jigsaw method is an excellent collaborative learning strategy that actively involves students, improves their problem-solving abilities, and promotes individual accountability. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Jigsaw teaching and learning technique in enhancing medical students\u2019 knowledge of nutrition, specifically focusing on fat-soluble vitamins and B complex vitamins in medical students.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A descriptive, cross-sectional, and prospective study was conducted with 176 Biochemistry students (10 males, 166 females) pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Participants were conveniently sampled. The Jigsaw activity centered on \u201cNutrition,\u201d with subtopics including Vitamin A, Vitamin K, B complex (B1, B2, B6), and Biotin and Niacin.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The results showed across all four teams, mean scores for assignment, presentation, and expert-group activities were comparable, with total scores showing minimal variation. ANOVA demonstrated significant differences in Expert Group (\n                      <jats:italic>F<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 11.07,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &amp;lt; 0.001) and Assignment scores (\n                      <jats:italic>F<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 4.24,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.006), while Presentation scores did not differ significantly (\n                      <jats:italic>F<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 1.08,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.358). Pearson correlation analysis showed strong positive associations between assignment, presentation, and total scores, indicating consistent alignment of performance components across teams.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Jigsaw method proved effective in boosting student engagement, comprehension, and collaborative skills in complex Biochemistry topics. The study suggests that well-planned active teaching methods like the Jigsaw model can positively impact student learning and help achieve specific learning outcomes in medical education. 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