Professional Competence Research Articles

Use of digital technologies in the activity of medical institutions

Introduction. Significant transformations are taking place in modern medicine: digitalization and re–equipment, changing standards of care — all this requires the availability of new IT competencies for medical professionals. The involvement of “non-doctors” (IT specialists) compensates for the needs of medical institutions, but qualitative changes in the training process of modern medical workers are necessary to solve the problem. The purpose is to study the needs for new competencies for medical professionals (IT doctors) and the need to attract “non—doctors” in modern conditions of digitalization of medicine. Materials and methods. The study is based on the analysis of secondary information obtained from the Federal Statistical Observation Form No. 30 and digital resources, as well as on the results of a mass questionnaire survey conducted in medical institutions of the Moscow Department of Health (n = 1499). Results. “Non-doctors” with IT competencies are increasingly in demand. The survey showed that certain functions of medical specialists can already be “transferred” to non-medical personnel, whose growth rate has exceeded 60% over the past 10 years. However, the training system provides the necessary IT competencies to a greater extent in technical specialties and to a lesser extent in medical ones. Research limitations. The analysis uses statistical data and the results of a mass questionnaire survey in medical institutions of the Moscow Healthcare Department, which is a representative sample for approximating the results for the entire general population. Conclusion. In the near future, it is necessary to train doctors according to new standards. The modernization of the training system taking into account new IT competencies in medicine and the development of the LongLife Learning (LLL) training system are becoming a reality. The increasing involvement of “non-doctors” to solve high-tech problems, the development of hardware and software complexes is undeniable. However, it is necessary to adapt them to the specifics of the industry development.

FYUG Program (NEP 2020) for Students Empowerment and Viksit Bharat @2047

21st century is an era where education is seen from the economic point of view, so it is not important for a person to be certified and get theoretical education, but now the creative thinking, problem solving ability, leadership quality within a person is important and it is important to have a professional competencies that can be used as needed to maximize profits to enhance the quality, ability and capability there are many provisions have been provided to the students at the UG level as course flexibility and multiple entry and exit in NEP2020. Here are the questions raised; “Is FYUG program in NEP2020 make the students empower? Is the empowerment of the students a path way towards Viksit Bharat@2047?” The desk research or secondary research method has been employed to get the answer of these study questions.

Sustainable Education for Sustainable Heritage: Managing the Tension Between Professional Practice and Critical Inquiry

ABSTRACT This paper reflects on Uppsala University’s experiences from organizing higher education in conservation, and argues how curricula can be rethought and reorganized to foster a genuine shift towards sustainable education. It discusses various experiences of developing and planning interdisciplinary higher education programs in conservation and how curricula can be transformed to broaden the sustainability competence of future heritage professionals. We need to foster heritage professionals that are capable of exploiting the dynamic and negotiated nature of heritage for the good of society. By embracing change and loss there are opportunities to use heritage in more benign and sustainable ways. But there are profound differences between how heritage and its role in society are understood in conservation as a field of practice and as a field of inquiry. Based on the experience from Uppsala University, the authors argue that there is a need for a conservation curriculum in higher education that balances and integrates normative competence and critical inquiry: a middle path, where opposing perspectives can thrive in parallel.

Recognition and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency and refers to excessive blood loss after birth. Loss of blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity may lead to maternal hypovolemia and hypotension resulting in tissue hypoxia, the onset of anaerobic metabolism, and multiorgan failure. If timely and appropriate action is not taken, cardiac arrest and maternal death may occur. If the amount of blood loss exceeds 500 mL following a vaginal birth or 1000 mL during or following a cesarean section, it is termed PPH. Similar to any other surgical hemorrhage, PPH is classified into primary PPH (occurs within 24 hours of birth) or secondary PPH (between 24 hours and 12 weeks postpartum). PPH is a major contributor to maternal deaths worldwide, and it is estimated that a person dies because of PPH approximately every 5 minutes. Therefore, measures should be directed at prevention and early detection of PPH with prompt management. The prevalence of PPH varies globally and is influenced by location, socioeconomic factors, and the availability and quality of health care. The World Health Organization reported that PPH accounts for a quarter of global maternal deaths. The Mothers and Babies Reducing Risks through Audits and Confidential Enquiries report from the United Kingdom (2023) highlighted that despite rare mortality due to hemorrhage, the number of people dying of obstetric hemorrhage is not decreasing, particularly among people with abnormally invasive placentation. Additionally, substandard care was found to be responsible for more than 50% of deaths due to PPH in the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is vital that adequate healthcare infrastructure, trained and competent healthcare professionals, and immediate access to resources, interventions, and multidisciplinary teams are essential both in well-resourced and resource-restrained healthcare systems. Healthcare professionals must identify the potential risk factors for PPH and initiate preventive measures whenever possible. Additionally, they must respond swiftly if PPH occurs and ensure a multidisciplinary, multilayered approach for a synchronized response to optimize outcomes. This review article emphasizes the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of PPH based on current scientific evidence as well as international best practice recommendations.

KEY FEATURES OF PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF ENGINEERS

The authors analyze the approaches towards interpreting the notions of “foreign language competence”, “foreign language communicative competence”, and “professional foreign language communication”. The professional foreign language competence of the specialist is regarded as a result of the integration of professional and foreign language communicative competence. The interrelation between the university graduate's general communicative competence and professional foreign language competence is scrutinized. The components of foreign language communicative competence of engineering students are analyzed. The structure of this competence is based on the analysis of requirements set for the graduates by the job market. Cognitive and operational-technological competences comprising the professional section of the specialized part of the social-professional foreign language competence of the trainee engineer are relevant to the special competences of the linguistic section staying in a dynamic interaction with them. The offered model was successfully tried out during the interconnected learning of engineering subjects and a foreign language at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University.

An exploration of patient safety culture in NICUs: a convergent parallel mixed-method study

BackgroundSafety culture, as a component that improves the quality of safety and health care for neonates, serves as foundation for providing professional and high-quality care by creating positive insight among employees. This study aimed to explore the safety culture concept in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).MethodsThis convergent parallel mixed-method study included Quantitative, Qualitative, and Integrated parts. In the Quantitative part, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of “Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture” were examined among physicians and nurses in NICUs. CFA was performed on the data obtained from 342 participants. The Qualitative section data were collected through in-depth and semi-structured interviews with 24 staff to understand the concept of safety culture. Data were analyzed through the Elo & Kyngäs approach. The interpretation of the results and the convergence of the data was done using the Onwuegbuzie and Teddlie method.ResultsThe initial CFA showed that the 12-dimensional model did not align well with indices. Subsequently, based on T-values, six heterogeneous items were eliminated. The revised 11-dimensional model consisting of 36 items showed an acceptable fit during the second CFA. In the qualitative part, five main categories of “Constructive interactions”, “Management’s commitment to neonatal safety”, “Organizational supportive climate”, “Professional development”, and “Planning and implementation of neonatal developmental care” were obtained. The comparison of the results showed that the dimensions of the quantitative part, except for “Overall perceptions of patient safety”, were also present in the qualitative part, but they were different in some aspects. New findings in the qualitative study such as “Striving for mutual empowerment”, “Constructive criticism in teamwork”, “Efficient supervision procedures”, “Inexperienced staff’ leading” and “Provision of care assistance equipment and facilities” were not found in the dimensions of the quantitative part. The main categories “Acquiring professional competence” and “Planning and implementation of neonatal developmental care” were not align with the dimensions identified in the quantitative study.ConclusionThe findings shed light on previously unexplored aspects of the safety culture concept within the nursing profession, leading to a better understanding and evolution of this concept in Iranian NICUs. The new definition obtained in this study can enhance nursing knowledge on safe care and improve patient safety culture in the NICUs in Iran and globally.

UNVEILING FACTORS INFLUENCING RESEARCH HESITANCY AND LIMITED RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT AMONG FILIPINO BEGINNING TEACHERS

This descriptive qualitative study explores factors contributing to research hesitancy and limited research engagement experienced by Filipino beginning teachers. By employing in-depth individual interviews and a virtual focus group discussion, the study gathered insights from 21 purposively selected beginning teachers. Participants were required to meet all inclusion criteria to be part of the study. Template analysis was used to interpret the data gathered. The participants highlighted poor research foundations, demanding work conditions, lack of mentoring, perceived lack of professional competence, and preoccupation with personal issues as factors contributing to their research hesitance and limited research engagement. A significant finding revealed that many beginning teachers are preoccupied with personal issues, which often hinder their ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities. This highlights the complex interplay between personal struggles and professional challenges that novice educators face, an underexplored area in research. Studying the topic qualitatively allowed for a deeper understanding of these various challenges, bringing to light personal and professional struggles that may not have been fully captured through quantitative methods alone, providing a more complete picture of the issue. Findings also suggest a need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced research instruction, structured mentoring systems, manageable teaching responsibilities, and in-service training, to empower and support beginning teachers in their research journey. This study has significant implications for teacher preparation programs and school administrators, aiming to foster a research-oriented culture and enhance research engagement among early-career educators. Further investigation into how personal issues affect research skills development could help design more effective support strategies.

Educational quality policies and student satisfaction in public and private universities in Peru

Educational quality policies are a basic principle that every Peruvian university educational institution pursues in accordance with Law No. 30220, with the objective of training highly competent professionals who contribute to the development of the country. This study to analyzes educational quality policies with the student’s satisfaction of public and private universities in Peru, according to social variables. The study was descriptive-comparative, quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional. One thousand (1000) students from two Peruvian universities, one public (n = 500) and one private (n = 500), were purposively selected by quota using the SERVQUALing instrument. The findings indicate a moderate level of satisfaction reported by 49.2% of participants, with a notable tendency towards high satisfaction observed in 40.9% of respondents. These results suggest that most students perceive that the actual state of service quality policies are in a developmental stage. The results, therefore, indicate that regulatory measures, including university laws, licensing, and accreditation, significantly influence outcomes. These measures are essential for the effective functioning of universities. In addition, the analysis revealed that female and male students at private universities showed higher levels of satisfaction with the educational services offered. It is concluded that educational quality policies in Peru are still being executed, because the implementation of the University Law is in process, according to the satisfaction of the student, this must be improved in central aspects such as optimizing human resources, infrastructure, equipment, curricular plans that differ from the public to the private university, In addition, this should lead to improving and redefining current policies on educational quality and the economic policies that finance the educational service.

English for Medical Purposes: The Case of Korean Cosmetic Surgeons

EMP (English for medical purposes) has received more interest in South Korea to enhance the English competence of professionals working in medical contexts. Consequently, this study is based on two objectives: 1) to clarify cosmetic surgeons’ English needs and 2) to delve into cosmetic surgeons’ views regarding EMP courses they attended, focusing on the extent to which those courses met their English language needs. Data were gathered from 21 cosmetic surgeons through semi-structured interviews. The participants work at four hospitals in Seoul, which receive cosmetic surgery clients worldwide. The results conclude that most participants have to sharpen their communicative skills and strategies to establish effective doctor-client relationships and give outstanding health care. Nevertheless, the participants encountered English communication breakdowns because of the need for more productive vocabulary, unusual accents, and pronunciation issues. The cosmetic surgeons stated that the EMP courses they attended were not as helpful as expected, as the content did not match their English language needs at work. Therefore, the results imply that EMP courses’ teachers and designers have to create programs to meet the cosmetic surgeons’ English language needs.

Psychological and Pedagogical Support for Future Technology Teachers in the Educational-Scientific-Production Cluster

The article examines the importance of psychological and pedagogical support in the training process of future technology teachers, particularly in the context of modern educational challenges and the full-scale war. This support is aimed at developing emotional intelligence, stress resilience, preventing professional burnout, improving communication skills, and providing supervision. The research emphasizes the formation of teachers' professional identity, as well as their ability for self-analysis and self-reflection. Special attention is given to methods of coping with emotional stress during the war, including relaxation techniques, stress management, the use of positive thinking, and maintaining a work-life balance. The article is based on the experience of the Social and Psychological Center of the Lviv Educational-Scientific-Production Cluster, which focuses its efforts on supporting future teachers through supervision, training, and consultations. The cluster integrates theoretical knowledge, scientific research, and practical training for specialists in the fields of vocational education and production. This model of teacher training is aimed at enhancing their qualifications, developing professional competencies, and adapting to the demands of the modern labor market. The study explores the key stages of teacher training, which include foundational theoretical preparation, scientific research, practical internships at production enterprises, and further professional development. Special attention is paid to the implementation of innovative teaching approaches and the use of modern technologies that enable future teachers not only to master new teaching methodologies but also to integrate contemporary production processes into educational programs.

Communication, Socialization, and Literacy for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: An Interview Study of Parents' Perspectives and Experiences.

The study highlights the significance of continuous support and services in communication, socialization, and literacy skills for adults with developmental disabilities (DDs). The aim of the study was to gather in-depth information on the individualized needs, lived experiences, and expectations of adults with DD by interviewing their parents. A total of 14 parents of adults with DD participated in one-on-one semistructured interviews. During the interviews, parents were asked to describe (a) their children's current communication, socialization, reading and writing skills; (b) the types of communication, socialization, and literacy support their children were receiving; and (c) the types of support that their children needed. Interviews were video- and audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes and eight subthemes: (1) insufficient support and services for adults with DD (i.e., lack of competent professionals and lack of literacy support), (2) approaches that the parents attempted for their children with DD (i.e., parents' responsibilities, technologies, and pseudoscience), and (3) recommendations for ongoing support and services (i.e., novel technologies, social media, and motivation). The study highlights crucial gaps between the participating parents' desire for individualized, consistent, and innovative support and services for their adult children with DD and scarcity of resources in communication, socialization, and literacy. The dearth of evidence-based support and resources leads to easy access to pseudoscience. Future research is warranted to develop innovative, customized, and highly motivating programs in communication, socialization, and literacy for adults with DD. https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.27214407.

Exploring metacompetence in child welfare simulation training: toward a holistic model

ABSTRACT Holistic competence involves two distinct constructs: procedural competencies and metacompetencies A framework developed by Tufford and colleagues (2017), suggests four domains of metacompetence: skills in action, deepened perspectives on diversity, managing affective intensity in the moment, and openness to learning. This exploratory evaluation study was guided by the research question, in what ways does Illinois child welfare simulation training address the four domains of metacompetence? Findings indicted that relevant knowledge and skill development for each domain are supported in the training. More nuanced evaluation could better assess procedural and metacompetence and more fully operationalize holistic competence for child welfare professionals.

УПРАВЛІННЯ ЛЮДСЬКИМИ РЕСУРСАМИ ЗАКЛАДІВ ОХОРОНИ ЗДОРОВ’Я

Introduction. Significant changes in the functioning of the health care sector determined the transition to a new management system, which is reflected in the management of health care facilities in general and in the management of human resources in particular. The modern development of high technologies leads to the transformation of work and the structure and quality of human resources. The requirements for the professional and qualification level of employees, work discipline, experience, individual characteristics and soft skills, the ability to master new knowledge and acquire new skills are increasing. Therefore, the role and place of a person in the organization is growing and there is a need to change approaches to human resource management. The purpose of the article: substantiation of the theoretical and methodological provisions of human resource management of health care institutions Results. Based on the generalization of domestic and foreign works, the definition of human resources of the organization as a determining factor and the driving force of its development, which combines personal, business, professional qualities, the totality of which, with their continuous development, ensures strategic competitive advantages of the organization, has been clarified. The author's vision of the grouping of requirements for employees of health care institutions based on the competence approach, which takes into account such groups of criteria as basic (the same for all employees within a certain category), professional and general competencies (which can differ significantly even within the same category of employees) is substantiated ). The essence of human resources management as a set of methods, approaches, technologies for creating the necessary conditions and motivation of the organization's employees for the formation, development and realization of personal, business, and professional potential for achieving the goals of the organization, ensuring its competitiveness on the one hand, and the interests of employees on the other is specified. The methodological basis of human resources management has been improved based on the symbiosis of elements of basic concepts and models that determine the fundamental principles, criteria and approaches that take into account modern changes in the environment of organizations, the nature of work, requirements for employees and their positioning as a subject of the management process. The methodological aspects of human resources management have been developed, namely, criteria (competitiveness of human resources, human potential, efficiency of its use, optimal staffing), approaches (complex , institutional, structural-functional, functional, systemic, synergistic), which maximally take into account the specifics of the functioning of organizations. A conceptual model of human resources management has been developed, the main difference of which is the orientation to the person in all its manifestations and the creation of conditions for the development and realization of the personal, business, and professional potential of employees to achieve their own goals and the goals of the organization's development, ensuring its competitiveness. Conclusions. Human resources of the organization are the driving force of its development. They include personal, business, professional qualities. Human resources management consists in creating the necessary conditions and motivating the organization's employees to form, develop, and realize their personal, business, and professional potential to achieve the organization's goals, ensure its competitiveness on the one hand, and the interests of employees on the other.

Students' ideas about life and professional success in relation to career orientations and life satisfaction

Introduction. Studying ideas about success among young people studying at a university can help identify their life goals, expectations, and values, which in turn will ensure more effective preparation of future specialists for professional activities. The purpose of the study was to identify ideas about professional and life success in relation to career orientations and life satisfaction among students. Materials and methods. The study, in which 111 students took part, was conducted at the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Russian Federation, St. Petersburg). Projective methods were used, including the method of unfinished sentences, the «Study of Career Orientations» test by E. Shein, the «Life Satisfaction» test (LS) by N.N. Melnikova. Methods of mathematical statistics: frequency analysis, cluster analysis (Ward's method), correlation analysis: Spearman correlation coefficient, factor analysis (Varimax method). Results. Data analysis showed that for students, success in life includes not only material, but also psychological well-being, as well as self-realization, recognition and the opportunity to help people. Professional success lies in social status, material wealth, professional competence, the presence of useful connections and the opportunity not to engage in work. Examples of life success for modern students are relatives (30%), professional success – representatives of the business sphere (34%). Students show a desire for self-realization, while wanting to maintain harmony between their personal life and career (r=0,26; p≤0,001). Respondents who attach great importance to social status tend to perceive their life as more harmonious (r=0,23; p≤0,01). Orientation towards «autonomy» (r=0,21; p≤0,01) and «entrepreneurship» (r=0,23; p≤0,01) increase life satisfaction. Conclusion. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of creating programs aimed at developing skills to achieve professional and personal well-being and helping students. Knowledge about the needs and expectations of future specialists will allow employers to create a motivating environment for comfortable cooperation and achieving goals.

Competencies for Privacy and Security Professionals: The Discrepancy in Perspective between Employers and Employees

Competencies for Privacy and Security Professionals: The Discrepancy in Perspective between Employers and Employees

Experiences of undergraduate nursing students and new graduate nurses in paid employment models and health-related work influencing the transition to practice: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

This review aims to synthesize qualitative literature exploring the experiences of undergraduate nursing students and newly graduated nurses who are employed for less than 1 year in clinical settings after graduation. It will focus on those who had paid employment and health-related work experience during their undergraduate studies, examining the influence of these experiences on the transition to practice. Nursing professionals undergo a transformative journey, starting from envisioning themselves as nurses, to developing professional identity and competence. However, the initial transition to nursing practice often poses challenges for undergraduates and newly graduated nurses. To ease this transition, gaining additional clinical experience through paid employment or health-related work during undergraduate studies can be beneficial. This review will include qualitative studies on the experiences of undergraduate nursing students and newly graduated nurses in paid employment models and health-related work. No restrictions on the publication date or country will be applied; however, only English-language publications will be included. The JBI methodology for qualitative systematic reviews will be employed. Searches will be conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare (Ovid); CINAHL Complete (EBSCOhost); and ERIC (ProQuest), along with gray literature in ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and Google Scholar. Study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction will be conducted as per the JBI methodology. Findings will be synthesized using meta-aggregation, and a ConQual Summary of Findings will be created. PROSPERO CRD42024520724.

INCREASING HUMAN RESOURCE COMPETENCY FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MSME BUSINESSES IN PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA

Sustainability in business is not only about creating processes that support environmental and social sustainability but also about ensuring the longevity of the company itself. Sustainable businesses provide both short-term and long-term benefits, making it essential for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) to develop high-quality human resources (HR). HR competency is crucial for MSMEs to thrive in the face of global competition. This community service project aims to equip MSME owners and employees with the knowledge of HR competency development to enhance performance and implement business sustainability strategies. By improving the skills and quality of their workforce, MSMEs can increase their competitiveness and ensure business continuity. The level of competence possessed by HR will directly influence the overall performance of the MSMEs, as well as their ability to remain competitive in the market. Thus, by fostering professional and competitive HR competencies, MSMEs can improve their operational effectiveness and enhance their chances for sustainable success in a globalized economy.

THE PRACTICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF FORMING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES IN TECHNOLOGY LESSONS OF PRIMARY CLASS STUDENTS

In this article, the practical significance of the formation of professional competences of primary school students in technology lessons is highlighted in different ways.

Visualization tools as a method of working with text in the specialty "Economics" in the Chinese audience

Introduction. New requirements for the competencies of economic specialists in an intensively changing international situation dictate the need to apply a new format for teaching the language of the specialty in a foreign language (in this case, in Russian), a format characterized by maximum efficiency and productivity and focused on the specifics of students. It is also necessary to define learning strategies for working with text in the specialty as a basic element in the development of professional competencies among students. The new format of teaching the language of the specialty necessitates the use of information visualization technology as one of the most advanced at the present time. The purpose of the study is to identify / establish a set of the most effective visualization tools when working with the language of the specialty in the profile "Economics" in the Chinese audience. Methods and materials. The experimental basis of the study was a group of Chinese students of the economic profile of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russian Federation). A total of 40 students took part in the experiment. The questionnaire developed by the authors included questions concerning the specifics of the visual component, the degree of difficulty / lightness of the text depending on the type of visual medium, as well as the percentage of efficiency of processing, assimilation and reproduction of information. Results. It was revealed that Chinese students, when working with economic texts, perceive infographics better as visual accompaniment – 25% and a flowchart – 25%, that is, these components facilitate the primary perception of the text. The students pointed out the low informative content of the graph and its complementary nature, 36% of respondents considered the text with the graph to be the most difficult, 19% also considered the drawing to be uninformative. When comparing texts with different types of visualization, the text with a diagram was called absolutely easy, and the text with a graph was called absolutely difficult. In turn, the majority of respondents indicated that when retelling a text, they are more often guided by a plan, keywords and a scheme created on the basis of the text. 36% of Chinese trainees considered a diagram to be the most preferred way of visualization in the text, 24% – infographics and 16% – keywords. The drawing and graph were considered uninformative. Conclusion. The conducted experiment confirmed the peculiarities of the perception of texts in the specialty by Chinese students, and also helped to identify the most effective visualization tools for this contingent. The data obtained can be used to create textbooks on Russian as a foreign language for Chinese economics students.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE ISSUES OF THE FUTURE LANGUAGE TEACHER

The evolving landscape of education necessitates that future language teachers possess a multifaceted set of competencies. This article examines the professional competence issues faced by these educators, emphasizing technological proficiency, intercultural competence, pedagogical adaptability, and the importance of continuous professional development. It explores the challenges inherent in integrating digital tools, addressing diverse learner needs, and maintaining ongoing professional growth. The discussion culminates in recommendations for enhancing teacher training programs to better equip future language teachers for the demands of modern education.