Behavioral Competence Research Articles

A Study on Competency Behaviour and Its Impact on Sports Achievement

The present study titled as “A study on competency behaviour and its impact on sports achievement” is carried out to find the relationship between competency behavior and sports achievement in hockey (encouragement, desire, representation and goal scoring ability, scooping the ball). A survey method was employed, the sample size of this study consists of 100 hockey players. The selected Competency behaviour variables and skills of the hockey game were assessed by using the standardized test manual. The collected data on the study indicate that there was significant difference on skills performance of selected hockey skills by the Competency behaviour factors such as encouragement, desire and representation. It was found that the Competency behaviour factors such as encouragement, desire and representation influenced on skills performance of women hockey players.

Understanding Nursing Students' Competency in Working with Culturally Diverse Populations: A Palestinian Perspective.

Understanding cultural competency is essential for providing competent, culturally sensitive care for improving health outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine nursing students' competency in working with culturally diverse populations. A cross-sectional design was conducted among 243 nursing students during their internship. The Cultural Competence Assessment Scale and a perception of student competency scale were used. The study revealed that nursing students hold a high level of behavioral competence and awareness, with mean scores of 4.99 ± 0.84 and 4.77 ± 0.52, respectively. Nursing students' cultural competency behavior was significantly predicted by resident location and cultural awareness, as revealed by multivariable regression analysis. Nurses must deliver culturally competent health care to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. It is critical to implement efficient interventions, including focused educational programs, aimed at improving students' readiness to offer equitable and culturally sensitive care to various patient populations.

Engendering project management competencies in Saudi Arabian construction professionals

Purpose Persisting construction performance shortcomings in the Saudi Arabian construction industry requires engendering project management competencies in construction professionals’ roles and responsibilities. The purpose of this study was to determine significant construction project management competencies for Saudi Arabian construction professionals. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional questionnaire survey used project managers’ competencies from the literature. Construction professionals participated in the survey. Normalisation was used to determine the critical individual competencies. Statistically significant differences due to designations and organisations were analysed. Factor analysis revealed the relationships among significant competencies. Findings The most critical individual competencies included communication, team building and leadership skills. However, Project managers and all other construction professionals had statistically significant differences in insights on some of the critical competencies. The results revealed seven components: behaviour and attitude-related competencies; fundamental project management-related competencies; pro-active, knowledge and creativity-related competencies; political and organisational-related competencies; stakeholder management and experience-related competencies; management-related competencies; and confidence, commitment and negotiation-related competencies. Research limitations/implications Evidently, inculcating project management competencies is essential for construction professionals to enhance project performance. The failure to get insights from the National Project Management Office officials was a limitation; however, views from construction professionals were sufficient as they are the most affected stakeholders. Originality/value The study determined project management competencies necessary for Saudi Arabian construction professionals to improve their project delivery performance.

Organizational employee listening competency for participatory employee communication: Employee perspectives

ABSTRACT This study proposes participatory employee communication as a conceptual framework for exploring and developing excellent organizational employee listening characteristics. Further, this study aims to address key characteristics of internal organizational listening competency, with 20 in-depth interviews with full-time US employees. From the interview data, 12 characteristics emerged in three critical dimensions of cognitive, affective, and behavioral competencies in listening. The findings indicate that employee listening should be considered part of the participatory organizational communication system and culture, supported by organizational structure, policies, procedures, and culture, and grounded in mutual orientation, which values employee voices as legitimate and valuable partners for organizational success. Based on the findings, the study proposes an organizational framework for employee listening competency with four dimensions and 13 attributes.

The Role of Political Skill in Bigg Boss: Strategies for Survival and Behavioral Competencies in Reality Show

This study investigates how political skill turns into success on Bigg Boss, an Indian reality TV show. Political skill, involving adaptability and influence, is known to be valuable in organizations, but its reach beyond business is unexplored. This study analyzes Bigg Boss Season 14 to address this gap. A purposive and convenience sampling method was utilized. Housemates’ behaviors were analyzed through content analysis with a summative approach, identifying five key aspects of political skill: influencing, sincerity, deceitfulness, social astuteness, and networking. Housemate statements were translated and analyzed to identify recurring themes and patterns. Correlations between these behaviors and success in the game were examined. Results showed a link between all five behaviors and success, suggesting housemates who exhibited them more often lasted longer. The winner displayed the most social astuteness, followed by sincerity, networking, influencing, and lastly, deceitfulness. These findings highlight that political skill, characterized by a strategic combination of social behaviors, is key to winning Bigg Boss. The study offers a broader understanding of political skill by demonstrating its applicability beyond business and emphasizing the importance of using these behaviors skillfully and adaptively. It also suggests connections to other academic fields, opening doors for future research.

Innovative Work Behavior and Technological Knowledge Competencies: Evidence from SMEs in Southern Italy

The interaction between technology and skills is a key factor influencing the observed differences in productivity and competitiveness. This relationship, in turn, shapes innovative work behavior and stimulates innovation. Recognizing the importance of efficient policies to transition the SME sector towards technology, alongside the awareness of the need to effectively increase regional human capital, are fundamental steps for achieving technology-driven improvements in living standards. SMEs' innovative activity heavily relies on technological opportunity and appropriability, serving as principal industry-level determinants. The present study aims to significantly contribute to existing literature by comprehensively analyzing tools for innovative work behavior and technological knowledge competencies in the SME business environment. Gathering a total of 210 responses, this paper highlights and explains how technological development, particularly through social media, has engaged SMEs across diverse categories and its relative impact on their performance. Additionally, it paves the way for further research in related areas. Keywords: innovative work behavior, technological knowledge competencies, social media, SMEs, performance

Examining how teachers define and integrate digital citizenship into core content area curriculum

This study explored K-12 core content area teachers’ experiences teaching digital citizenship. It specifically examined how teachers define digital citizenship and integrate it into their core content area. A basic qualitative approach was used including interviews with a follow-up questionnaire to gather data. The data was analyzed using a six-step, hybrid approach of inductive and deductive coding and theme development. The S3 Guiding Principles for digital citizenship were use to summarize how core content area teachers define digital citizenship. Teachers’ experiences integrating digital citizenship into their core content curriculum revealed three major themes: Responsibility, Student Behavior, and Non-Cognitive Competencies.

Classical sorting algorithms as a model of morphogenesis: Self-sorting arrays reveal unexpected competencies in a minimal model of basal intelligence

The Diverse Intelligence research seeks to understand commonalities in behavioral competencies across a wide range of implementations. Especially interesting are simple systems that provide unexpected examples of memory, decision-making, or problem-solving in substrates that at first glance do not appear to be complex enough to implement such capabilities. We seek to develop tools to determine minimal requirements for such capabilities, and to learn to recognize and predict basal forms of intelligence in unconventional substrates. Here, we apply novel analyses to the behavior of classical sorting algorithms—short pieces of code studied for many decades. To study these sorting algorithms as a model of biological morphogenesis and its competencies, we break two formerly ubiquitous assumptions: top-down control (instead, each element within an array of numbers can exert minimal agency and implement sorting policies from the bottom up), and fully reliable hardware (instead, allowing elements to be “damaged” and fail to execute the algorithm). We quantitatively characterize sorting activity as traversal of a problem space, showing that arrays of autonomous elements sort themselves more reliably and robustly than traditional implementations in the presence of errors. Moreover, we find the ability to temporarily reduce progress in order to navigate around a defect, and unexpected clustering behavior among elements in chimeric arrays consisting of two different algorithms. The discovery of emergent problem-solving capacities in simple, familiar algorithms contributes a new perspective showing how basal forms of intelligence can emerge in simple systems without being explicitly encoded in their underlying mechanics.

"Vis-à-Vis Training" to Improve Emotional and Executive Competences in Very Preterm Children: A Pilot Study and Randomised Controlled Trial.

Premature birth can lead to socio-emotional, behavioural and executive problems that impact quality of life and school performance in the long term. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week computerised training called Vis-à-vis to enhance these competencies in a cohort of very preterm (VPT) children aged 6 to 9. This pilot randomised controlled trial included 45 children born before 32 gestational weeks. Socio-emotional, behavioural and executive competencies were evaluated at three time points using computerised tasks, neuropsychological tests and questionnaires. Among the eligible VPT children, 20% (n = 45) accepted to be part of the study, and 40% (n = 18) dropped out. Finally, 60% (n = 27) of the enrolled participants completed the study. Results showed a significant improvement in emotion knowledge and recognition immediately after the completion of the training. Overall, our results indicate that the implementation of this type of computerised training is feasible, but the overall compliance is unsatisfactory given the high dropout rate. Nevertheless, the positive effect of the training on emotion recognition encourages further exploration of these kinds of interventions to prevent adverse consequences in children born too soon.

Development and validation of a national clinical pharmacy competency framework for hospital pharmacists in Austria: a multi-method study.

Despite the publication of a European wide competency framework for hospital pharmacy by the European Association of Hospital Pharmacist (EAHP) in 2017, not all countries have adopted and implemented such a framework. This study aimed to develop and validate a bespoke national hospital pharmacy competency framework for Austria that supports the hospital pharmacy workforce development. A multi-method study was carried out in three phases. (I) A systematic literature review across 48 websites of healthcare-related associations and six scientific databases was conducted, identifying competency frameworks, guidelines and related documents. (II) Extracted behaviour competencies were reviewed for contextual national appropriateness by three researchers prior to mapping against the "Patient Care and Clinical Pharmacy Skills" domain of European Common Training Framework (CTF). (III) Validation of the resultant draft clinical skills competency framework took place by an expert panel (n = 4; Austrian Association of Hospital Pharmacists (AAHP) board members) discussion. Reporting of findings is aligned with the recommendations for reporting Competency Framework Development in health professions (CONFERD-HP guidelines) and the PRISMA 2020 checklist. The systematic review (SR) resulted in 28 frameworks, guidelines and related documents and the identification of 379 behaviour competencies, with nineteen mapped to the "Patient Care and Clinical Pharmacy Skills" domain of the CTF (after removal of duplicates). Expert panel discussion resulted in suggested changes to ensure contextual national appropriateness. This study resulted in the development and validation of the first clinical national pharmacy competency framework for Austria. Future studies should focus on political and practical structures necessary for its successful implementation.

Motivation mechanism: a study of behavioral competence diversity toward exploitative and exploratory innovation in open interdisciplinary teams

Motivation mechanism: a study of behavioral competence diversity toward exploitative and exploratory innovation in open interdisciplinary teams

Cell cycle-driven transcriptome maturation confers multilineage competence to cardiopharyngeal progenitors.

During development, stem and progenitor cells divide and transition through germ layer- and lineage-specific multipotent states to generate the diverse cell types that compose an animal. Defined changes in biomolecular composition underlie the progressive loss of potency and acquisition of lineage-specific characteristics. For example, multipotent cardiopharyngeal progenitors display multilineage transcriptional priming, whereby both the cardiac and pharyngeal muscle programs are partially active and coexist in the same progenitor cells, while their daughter cells engage in a cardiac or pharyngeal muscle differentiation path only after cell division. Here, using the tunicate Ciona, we studied the acquisition of multilineage competence and the coupling between fate decisions and cell cycle progression. We showed that multipotent cardiopharyngeal progenitors acquire the competence to produce distinct Tbx1/10(+) and (-) daughter cells shortly before mitosis, which is necessary for Tbx1/10 activation. By combining transgene-based sample barcoding with single cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq), we uncovered transcriptome-wide dynamics in migrating cardiopharyngeal progenitors as cells progress through G1, S and G2 phases. We termed this process "transcriptome maturation", and identified candidate "mature genes", including the Rho GAP-coding gene Depdc1, which peak in late G2. Functional assays indicated that transcriptome maturation fosters cardiopharyngeal competence, in part through multilineage priming and proper oriented and asymmetric division that influences subsequent fate decisions, illustrating the concept of "behavioral competence". Both classic feedforward circuits and coupling with cell cycle progression drive transcriptome maturation, uncovering distinct levels of coupling between cell cycle progression and fateful molecular transitions. We propose that coupling competence and fate decision with the G2 and G1 phases, respectively, ensures the timely deployment of lineage-specific programs.

The effect of repeat feeding on dengue virus transmission potential in Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti following extended egg quiescence.

As Wolbachia pipientis is more widely being released into field populations of Aedes aegypti for disease control, the ability to select the appropriate strain for differing environments is increasingly important. A previous study revealed that longer-term quiescence in the egg phase reduced the fertility of mosquitoes, especially those harboring the wAlbB Wolbachia strain. This infertility was also associated with a greater biting rate. Here, we attempt to quantify the effect of this heightened biting behavior on the transmission potential of the dengue virus using a combination of assays for fitness, probing behavior, and vector competence, allowing repeat feeding, and incorporate these effects in a model of R0. We show that Wolbachia-infected infertile mosquitoes are more interested in feeding almost immediately after an initial blood meal relative to wild type and Wolbachia-infected fertile mosquitoes and that these differences continue for up to 8 days over the period we measured. As a result, the infertile Wolbachia mosquitoes have higher virus prevalence and loads than Wolbachia-fertile mosquitoes. We saw limited evidence of Wolbachia-mediated blocking in the disseminated tissue (legs) in terms of prevalence but did see reduced viral loads. Using a previously published estimate of the extrinsic incubation period, we demonstrate that the effect of repeat feeding/infertility is insufficient to overcome the effects of Wolbachia-mediated blocking on R0. These estimates are very conservative, however, and we posit that future studies should empirically measure EIP under a repeat feeding model. Our findings echo previous work where periods of extensive egg quiescence affected the reproductive success of Wolbachia-infected Ae. aegypti. Additionally, we show that increased biting behavior in association with this infertility in Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes may drive greater vector competence. These relationships require further exploration, given their ability to affect the success of field releases of Wolbachia for human disease reduction in drier climates where longer egg quiescence periods are expected.

Which need satisfaction better explains the relation between parental psychological control and adolescent behavior problems: A parallel multi-mediator model based on general strain theory

ObjectivePredicated on the general strain theory and self-determination theory, the present study seeks to comparatively evaluate how well the (dis)satisfaction of three psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) can individually serve as a mechanism by which parental psychological control influences adolescent behavior problems jointly represented by depression, aggression, social anxiety, and problematic internet use. Method974 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 14.4, SD = 1.49; 46.7 % girl) constituted the sample. At three time points, they completed scales measuring parental psychological control, basic psychological needs, depression, aggression, social anxiety, and problematic internet use. A parallel multi-mediator model was adopted to contrast the individual mediation effect of satisfaction of three psychological need in the path from parental psychological control to adolescent behavior problems. Results(1) Parental psychological control directly predicts adolescent behavior problems. (2) Autonomy and competence need satisfaction independently mediate the association between parental psychological control and behavior problems while relatedness need satisfaction does not. (3) there is no difference in the strength of mediation between autonomy and competence need satisfaction. Yet, both autonomy and competence need satisfaction have a stronger mediation effect than relatedness need satisfaction. ConclusionThe findings demonstrate that in accounting for the relation between parental psychological control and adolescent behavior problems, autonomy and competence need satisfaction may represent better mechanisms than relatedness need satisfaction. Interventions targeting maladaptive parenting practices and adolescent maladjustment in the post-pandemic era need to consider the potency of relevant psychological mechanisms in operation as well as the sociocultural characteristics.

Parental prenatal representations of the child are related to 18-month-old children’s social-emotional competence

ABSTRACT Parental representations of the child are linked to positive developmental outcomes in children, but the impact of prenatal representations on early social-emotional development, particularly from fathers, is less understood. This study explores how fathers’ and mothers’ prenatal representations within two-parent families are associated with early social-emotional development. Prenatal representations of fathers (n = 88) and mothers (n = 92) were assessed between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation using the Working Model of the Child Interview, categorizing them as balanced or nonbalanced. The children’s (n = 97; 49.5% girls) social-emotional and behavioral problems and competencies were measured at 18 months using the Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment. Balanced prenatal representations of both parents were related to higher social-emotional competence in toddlers. However, prenatal representations were not related to social-emotional and behavioral problems. The results highlight the benefits of balanced prenatal representations in promoting early social-emotional competence in children.

Comparative Analysis of Chinese PE Teachers’ “Foster Virtues Through Education” Competencies in Selected Schools in Guangzhou, China

The study comparatively analyzed the “foster virtue through education” competencies of PE teachers in Guangzhou, China. The “foster virtue through education” competencies were measured as a composite of general competencies, integration competencies, and behavioral competencies. The study showed that PE teachers have excellent "foster virtue through education" competencies. No significant difference was observed in the comparisons of assessments based on the level of school assignment.

The correlates of coach leadership behavior and athlete competence motivation towards a sports mentoring program

This study assessed the factors associated with coach leadership behavior and athlete competence motivation, focusing specifically on Chengdu Sport University. The ultimate goal was to suggest a sports mentoring program based on the findings of the study. The respondents of the study were 152 student-athletes engaged in leisure sports and martial arts at Chengdu Sport University, encompassing disciplines such as sport climbing, ice hockey, judo, taekwondo, wushu routine, wushu sanda, martial art qigong, dragon and lion dance, cheer dance, and dance. Based on the conclusions derived in this study, the following are the recommendations: Sports organizations should prioritize diversity and inclusivity to accommodate all student athletes, regardless of age or gender. Emphasize diverse leadership styles, including training and teaching methods, and teach coaches to balance authoritarian and democratic systems. Coaches should aim for consistency and adaptability in their coaching methods to suit varying demands. Programs should focus on increasing competence motivation among student athletes, particularly in cognitive and social dimensions. Comprehensive athlete development programs should cater to both male and female athletes. Coaches should demonstrate leadership qualities, including good training, social support, and constructive criticism. Schools should develop a coach leadership development program to improve coaching effectiveness and overall well-being.

The Influence of System Users’ Competencies on The Performance of Human Capital Management Information Systems in Tanzanian

Purpose: Human Capital Management Information System (HCMIS) performance in Tanzanian Local Government Authorities (LGAs) is investigated in this study, with a focus on the effect of user competency. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used an explanatory cross-sectional methodology. Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Morogoro, Iringa, and Kagera were the six regions of Tanzania that were included in the study, which included 37 LGAs. A total of 201 Human Resource Officers (HROs) were randomly chosen from each of the sampled districts to fill out a questionnaire that provided the bulk of the study's data. Six (6) HRO "approvers" and two (2) directors from the Human Capital Division were among the eight (8) key informants who were in-depth interviewed. Ordered logistic regression and content analysis were used to analyse the data. Findings: The study found that 21% of the HROs had sufficient IT skills, 52% claimed to have a deep understanding of HR, and 56% had 4–7 years of experience. System users' abilities, including their degree of IT skills, commitment, and experience, significantly affect HCMIS performance in terms of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of information, according to the results of the ordered logistic model. Practical Implications: The study underscores the need for comprehensive and ongoing training programs to improve user competency. By regularly updating the knowledge and skills of employees, LGAs can ensure more efficient and effective use of the HCMIS. Social Implications: Individuals can be empowered to take charge of their professional development, leading to increased job satisfaction, employee motivation, improved HCMIS competencies, and, in turn, fostering diversity and inclusion. Originality and Value: The paper identified, cognitive abilities, and behavioural competencies, tailored to the needs and realities of Tanzanian organisations. This holistic approach to assessing competencies is relatively novel and adds depth to understanding how different aspects of user capabilities contribute to system performance.

Home‑rearing environment and preschoolers’ academic and behavioral competence: The indirect role of children’s screen time

The home-rearing environment (HRE) is significantly related to preschoolers’ academic and behavioral development. Children’s screen time has become an increasingly important aspect of the family environment in today’s digital age. However, few studies explored screen time’s indirect role in the relationships between HRE and children’s development. This study was conducted in three provinces of China, and 825 child-parent dyads participated. The results indicated that a high-quality HRE is directly associated with better language and cognitive skills, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and fewer problem behaviors in children. Screen time has an indirect role in this relationship, suggesting that a better HRE associated with lower screen time improves children’s outcomes. However, the HRE did not show a significant indirect role through screen time related to children’s problem behavior, indicating other factors may play a role. The study highlights the importance of fostering enriching home environments and managing screen time to support children’s development.

Nurses’ intention to care of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dedicated to infectious disease in South Korea: application of the theory of planned behavior and verification of the moderating effect of ethical nursing competence

BackgroundThe theory of planned behavior is a conceptual framework of recent studies to identify and explain nurses’ intentions to care for patients with emerging infectious diseases. However, correlations between behavioral intentions and variables that explain them have been inconsistent in previous studies. The influence of new variables might be considered in this case. This study aimed to determine moderating effects of ethical nursing competence on nurses’ intention to care for COVID-19 patients in hospitals dedicated to infectious diseases based on the theory of planned behavior.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data on intention to care for COVID-19 patients, perceived behavioral control, attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and ethical nursing competence were obtained from 190 nurses in three hospitals dedicated to infectious diseases in South Korea. The moderating effect of ethical nursing competence was analyzed using model I of PROCESS Macro. Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Ulsan University Hospital, South Korea. Written informed consent was obtained from each subject.ResultsThe ethical nursing competence was a significant moderator in the relation between perceived behavioral control and the intention to care (B = 0.36, t = 2.16, p = 0.032). Ethical nursing competence did not have a significant interaction with attitude toward behavior or subjective norm.ConclusionsThis study showed that the higher the ethical nursing competence level, the greater the effect of perceived behavioral control on nurses’ intention to care for COVID-19 patients. Promoting ethical nursing competence is necessary for nurses who would take care of patients at the frontline of the infectious disease pandemic. Nursing managers should include ethical nursing competence in the assessment of nurses’ competence and design educational programs to enhance ethical nursing competence for efficient nursing staffing during a pandemic.