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Success of an expedited health system–based pharmacy technician training program to address the workforce needs of an institution

Abstract Purpose The formation, implementation, outcomes, and impact on retention of a health system–based pharmacy technician training program are described. The program seeks to produce graduates who are well equipped for employment within the health system and eligible for certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, thereby developing a consistent source of well-trained technicians to meet the needs of the health system. Summary The program’s ideal candidate is one who is seeking to begin or transition to a career in health-system pharmacy. The affordable accredited program provides candidates with the skills needed to become a certified pharmacy technician. A distinguishing feature of the program design is the pace of the curriculum, designed to be completed in 11 weeks. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at the entry-level accreditation standard. The program is structured to enroll 3 cohorts annually, beginning in April, August, and January. This provides a consistent and dependable bolus of graduates for hiring managers across the health system’s pharmacy department. The program supports enrollment by internal and external candidates. In addition to didactic content, the simulation component of the program combines remote and onsite simulations. Following completion of the didactic and simulation content, students receive 2 blocks of acute and ambulatory care shadowing for 111 hours over 2.5 weeks of experiential content. The program realized benefits by partnering with an external digital content provider. First, the platform enabled the team to accelerate the time to program launch. A second benefit of the platform is the ability to conduct the program and update content. In April 2018, the institution launched the program to meet pharmacy technician needs within the organization. As of April 2022, 11 cohorts have successfully completed the program, with a total of 41 graduates. At the time of writing, the retention rate in the health system for those beginning the training program in April 2018 was an impressive 90%. In comparison, the overall retention rate for the pharmacy department during this same period was 31%. The program has a graduation rate of 93% and a job placement rate as a pharmacy technician of 90%. The institution believes that this program has helped provide a consistent supply of well-trained technicians to meet the needs of the health system and that the program provides a superior level of clinical training to technician students at an affordable price. The program represents a novel strategy to efficiently and effectively train pharmacy technicians and has been demonstrated to result in improvements to the health system. Conclusion Establishing a pharmacy technician training program provides a mechanism to ensure continuity and uniformity as healthcare continues to evolve. By providing a source of well-trained pharmacy technicians, the program allows the profession to continue to achieve its overarching aims.

Analyzing Content An ESP Textbook: English International Tourism By Peter Strutt

This research aimed to analyze the content of the English textbook "English for International Tourism" by Peter Strutt using the approach proposed by Brian Tomlinson. The research utilized a qualitative descriptive technique through checklist observations of several indicators of book content criteria. The analysis focused on the relevance, coherence, learner engagement, suitability, readability, and creativity of the materials presented in both textbooks. The findings revealed that "English for International Tourism" successfully presented updated, varied, engaging, and challenging content that not only fostered learner engagement in the tourism industry but also aided in developing learners' confidence and relevant language skills. Moreover, this book met various criteria for effective language learning materials, including facilitating learner comfort, building confidence, providing relevant and useful content, and offering opportunities for communicative language use. The book also considered various learning styles, affective attitudes, and provided feedback for delayed positive instructional effects.

A cluster analysis of the family dynamics in a family prevention programme for adolescents from vulnerable families

ABSTRACT In social work with families, evidence-based programmes increase the chances of effective applications. Additionally, family prevention programmes are an excellent opportunity to bond with families and work effectively with them. The Family Competence Programme-AFECT 12–16 pursues the prevention of new risk behaviours in adolescents in the field of addictions and affective-sexual relationships, given the social changes that have occurred in adolescence in recent years. After the application of the programme with new contents and the incorporation of the motivational interview, an evaluation is carried out. This evaluation confirms three types of participating families. It is relevant to verify the effectiveness of the programme and that the different results of the families are not associated with family vulnerability or with the structure of the families. In conclusion, it should be noted that a preventive intervention of a selective type, aimed at families at risk, is effective after its content update, with the incorporation of new content related to addictive behaviours and affective-sexual relationships.

A survey of classification cache replacement techniques in the contentcentric networking domain

Content-Centric Networking (CCN) is an innovative approach that emphasizes content. A key strategy in CCN for spreading data across the network is in-network caching. Effective caching methods, including content placement and removal tactics, enhance the use of network resources. Cache replacement, also known as content eviction policies, is essential for maximizing CCN's efficiency. When cache storage is full, some content must be removed to make room for new items due to limited storage space. Recently, several advanced replacement strategies have been developed to determine the most suitable content for eviction. This study categorizes the latest cache replacement strategies into various groups such as static, space scarcity, content update, centralized, energy-efficient, weighted, adaptive, and based on dynamic popularity. These categories are based on the approaches suggested in previous research. Additionally, this paper provides a critical analysis of existing methods and suggests future research directions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive review available on this topic.

Developing textbooks for teaching Russian as a foreign language in Arab students’ classroom

The article examines the current issues of developing, writing and using modern textbooks to teach Russian as a foreign language to Arab students, such as Iraqis. Furthermore, the study attracts attention to different models of building textbooks to be the main learning tool and an effective way of teaching various experiences. The article explains the history of the development of academic textbooks of Russian sciences and the contribution of prominent Russian scholars in designing textbooks, taking into consideration the difficulties of designing trainings to teach RFL to Arab students. Textbooks are available since ancient times, however, there is always a need to update content and develop the methods of teaching.

Advancing Chatbot Conversations: A Review of Knowledge Update Approaches

Conversational systems like chatbots have emerged as powerful tools for automating interactive tasks traditionally confined to human involvement. Fundamental to chatbot functionality is their knowledge base, the foundation of their reasoning processes. A pivotal challenge resides in chatbots' innate incapacity to seamlessly integrate changes within their knowledge base, thereby hindering their ability to provide real-time responses. The increasing literature attention dedicated to effective knowledge base updates, which we term content update, underscores the significance of this topic. This work provides an overview of content update methodologies in the context of conversational agents. We delve into the state-of-the-art approaches for natural language understanding, such as language models and alike, which are essential for turning data into knowledge. Additionally, we discuss turning point strategies and primary resources, such as deep learning, which are crucial for supporting language models. As our principal contribution, we review and discuss the core techniques underpinning information extraction as well as knowledge base representation and update in the context of conversational agents.

Application of Kimi Intelligent Assistant in the Teaching of Water Pollution Control Engineering Course

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, its application in the field of education is becoming increasingly widespread. This paper introduces the functional features of the Kimi Intelligent Assistant and elaborates on its application in the teaching of Water Pollution Control Engineering course from aspects such as assisting in lesson plan design, creating mind maps, answering questions, process design, exercise compilation, and extracurricular extended learning. Challenges and countermeasures of introducing Kimi Intelligent Assistant into the course teaching are analyzed from the perspectives of technology integration, teacher training, student acceptance, data security and privacy, cost, and curriculum content updates. The paper also provides a prospect for the further application of the Kimi Intelligent Assistant, suggesting that it is expected to become an important tool in promoting the technological development of future environmental engineering education.

Development of communication skills of older preschoolers in the conditions of updated educational content

Relevance. The relevance of the research in this article is conditioned upon the problem of developing communication skills in the conditions of the new format of the education programme of Kazakhstan, which implies that children learn three languages already at the stage of preschool education. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to develop a model for organising the expansion of communication skills with the study of three languages in the framework of preschool education, considering the psychophysiological development of children. Methodology. The leading method for the study of this problem is a diagnostic drawing method for determining the emotional background of a child, pedagogical observation for influencing factors on the expansion of the sphere of communication while maintaining a health-preserving atmosphere by educators during training and stay of children in preschool institutions. Results. The article presents a model for organising the expansion of communication skills in preschoolers based on methods that take into account their psychophysiological development, enabling them to arouse interest and develop motivation to learn languages in a health-preserving environment, considering age-related features such as musical and literary evenings, puppet theatre, dance and musical evenings, learning songs, etiquette, watching movies and small interviews, playing "Around the World", virtual excursions to museum complexes, holidays and fairs of different countries with the preparation of crafts for them. Conclusions. The formed model of organising the development of communication skills in preschoolers contributes to the development of their communication skills in different languages, considering the preservation of their harmonious development and health, as well as with the establishmentment of a model of their creative, cultural behaviour within social life, which is of practical importance for the education system and the well-being of society. Keywords: language learning; pedagogical diagnostics; emotional background; motivation; age characteristics

Третьеклассник и математика: освоение учебного предмета в рамках требований действующего стандарта

The article discusses the organization of education taking into account the requirements of the updated educational state standard, federal educational and work (subject) programs for the mathematical preparation of third-graders. Some features of the updated content of the third year of study and methodological approaches to strengthening the work of the teacher in developing in younger schoolchildren the ability to construct and verify the truth of statements, justify their point of view, understand practical problems, and apply educational and subject-related actions when working with different course contents are presented. Methodological approaches are characterized that allow schoolchildren to ensure better mastery of updated subject content: the ability to work with mathematical text, conduct independent testing and evaluate the results of the solution. Thus, the article substantiates the possibility of taking into account the standard requirements for student independence when organizing the learning process.

Cache Update and Delivery of Dynamic Contents: A Stochastic Game Approach

In this paper, we propose a cache update policy for wireless networks considering dynamic popularity for file requests. Our network scenario is a wireless network comprised of some cache-equipped access points (APs) which are deployed densely in an area and have connections with core network servers. We model the dynamics of file requests as Markov-modulated Poisson processes. Considering the congestion-dependent delay of APs' services and their overlapping coverage areas, we model the cache service for the cache-missed requests, as a stochastic game in which a Vickrey–Clarke–Groves (VCG) mechanism is exploited at each stage of the game as our proposed file routing policy, and the APs decide independently how to update their caches regarding the routed files. To this end, the APs' utilities are defined based on long-term average file delivery delay including the queueing delay in APs. By finding the Nash equilibrium of the game, we propose policies for both delivery and cache update of dynamic contents. Finally, by comparing numerical results of our proposed scheme with some conventional caching schemes, we show significant improvements in network performance in terms of file delivery delay in different conditions.

PROSPECTIVE PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION

In the world, the young people are paid great attention to the education, their relevant professions, the reform of the education system and the training of national personnel to the level of modern requirements. In our republic, one of the main directions of the society's needs is the organization and updating of content in primary school in accordance with modern requirements, connection of continuing education with science and industry, further improvement of the system of higher education institutions in the field of pedagogy, strengthening methodological training of competitive teachers, that article , some issues of improving the methodological preparation of future primary school teachers to teach the subject of education will be considered.

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Reform of Practical Teaching of “Linux Operating System Fundamentals” Under the Background of Emerging Engineering Education

With the advancement of the construction of emerging engineering education, the reform of practical teaching has become an important task of higher engineering education. This article takes the course “Linux Operating System Fundamentals” as an example to explore practical teaching reform in the context of emerging engineering education. By analyzing the current situation and problems in course practical teaching, we proposed practical teaching reforms such as online experiments, practical content updates, project-based engineering practices, and diversified evaluation models, and designed corresponding implementation plans. Practice has proved that this reform can improve students’ learning interest and engineering practical skills, and cultivate outstanding engineers with innovative spirit and practical skills.

APPLICATION OF WORKSHEETS WITH MULTI-LEVEL TASKS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SELF-REGULATION AND THE QUALITY OF KNOWLEDGE IN CHEMISTRY

This article examines the effectiveness of using worksheets with multi-level tasks to increase the level of self-regulation and the quality of students' knowledge in chemistry, as well as provides examples from their work experience. The relevance of the study is due to the importance of developing self-regulation skills in the study of the subject in the context of the implementation of the updated content of education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The article presents data on student academic performance, which were compared before and after the study in grades 7. The results of the study showed that the involvement of students in the learning process increased, and at the end of the study, students independently found new knowledge and completed tasks from the worksheet.

VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED DIGITAL MARKETING DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR THE TOURISM AWARENESS GROUP OF TROWULAN TOURISM VILLAGE, MOJOKERTO REGENCY

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the tourism industry since its emergence in late 2019. Visitor restrictions have led to a significant decline in activity across various sub-sectors of tourism, and prospective travelers have experienced burnout due to isolation. In such a situation, the digital industry has emerged as a rapid and interim solution. One intriguing digital technology that has garnered attention is Virtual Reality (VR). These efforts have been undertaken to ensure the sustainability of tourism destinations, and VR technology has piqued the interest of potential tourists. Despite its effective role in virtual promotion and learning, particularly for cultural heritage and archaeological sites like the Trowulan Site, stakeholders need to be supported through education on immersive technologies such as VR and their utilization in tourism and education, especially in the field of history. The adoption of VR technology in tourism destinations has experienced significant growth, but issues have arisen due to the lack of Human Resources (HR) related to VR Tourism content creation. As a result, the presentation of VR Tourism experiences has been delayed in terms of content updates, which can have a detrimental impact on the image of the tourism destination, potentially undermining its full potential. Awareness of this issue has been recognized by the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) Ladewa, a stakeholder involved in the management of tourism destinations and travel packages in the Trowulan region. To address this issue, a proposed solution involves training related to VR Tourism and Social Media Content Creation as part of the digital marketing strategy for the tourism destination. This training will primarily focus on tourism themes with a sub-theme of enhancing the capacity of the Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) LADEWA.

Stress priming transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) enhances updating of emotional content in working memory

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targeting the prefrontal cortex has emerged as a valuable tool in psychiatric research. Understanding the impact of affective states, such as stress at the time of stimulation, on the efficacy of prefrontal tDCS is crucial for advancing tDCS interventions. Stress-primed tDCS, wherein stress is used as a priming agent, has the potential to modulate neural plasticity and enhance cognitive functions, particularly in emotional working memory. However, prior research using stress-primed tDCS focused solely on non-emotional working memory performance, yielding mixed results. In this sham-controlled study, we addressed this gap by investigating the effects of stress-primed bifrontal tDCS (active versus sham) on both non-emotional and emotional working memory performance. The study was conducted in 146 healthy individuals who were randomly assigned to four experimental groups. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) or a control variant of the test was used to induce a stress versus control state. The results showed that stress priming significantly enhanced the effects of tDCS on the updating of emotional content in working memory, as evidenced by improved accuracy. Notably, no significant effects of stress priming were found for non-emotional working memory performance. These findings highlight the importance of an individual's prior affective state in shaping their response to tDCS, especially in the context of emotional working memory.

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ANALYSIS OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UPDATED CONTENT OF EDUCATION

Purpose. The article is devoted to the problem of professional competence of physical education teachers in the process of implementing the updated content of the subject "Physical culture" in secondary schools. The purpose of the study was to analyze the professional competencies of physical education teachers in the context of the requirements of the updated content of general education. Methodology. A systematic and activity-based approach is fundamental in the study. Research methods: analysis, diagnostic methods, conversation. Results. The results of diagnostics of the formation of professional competencies of physical education teachers within the framework of advanced training courses at the levels of formation (optimal, acceptable, critical, unacceptable) in the field of subject, psychological, pedagogical and methodological training are presented and interpreted. Professional deficits of normative and legal competence among teachers have been identified, the levels of professional skills for the implementation of the educational process on the subject of "Physical culture" in the context of the requirements of the updated content of general education have been determined. Practical implications. The results of the study can be applied in the field of additional professional education of teachers, as well as in the educational process of university training.

Modelling of speech activity of a younger student as a platform for the implementation of communication technologies

Relevance. The research article holds relevance in educational contexts by emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and empathy among younger students through problem-solving approaches. Purpose. The research article aims to cultivate critical thinking, self-discipline, and creativity in younger students by leveraging communication technologies and educational strategies based on B.S. Bloom's taxonomy, with a focus on enhancing speech activities and language proficiency in primary school education. Methodology. The experiment was conducted in the conditions of a natural pedagogical process on the basis of a pilot school for the introduction of updated educational content. The experiment involved 118 third grade students. Both the control and experimental groups consisted of 59 students, with an equal number in each group. Results. The research article demonstrates the efficacy of utilizing communication technologies for developing speech activity in younger students through various learning strategies, such as self-managed, experimental, critical, and contextual strategies. The implementation of communicative learning technologies in primary school language teaching enhances students' speech skills, fosters critical thinking, and promotes autonomous decision-making, leading to significant improvements in speech activity and overall academic performance. Conclusions. Learning strategies in communication technologies play a decisive role in promoting the development of not only speech activity, but also all cognitive aspects of elementary school students. The functions of communication technologies contribute to the harmonious speech development of the linguistic personality, and the use of various techniques allows consolidating the acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities of primary school students. Keywords: learning technology; student; reflection; occupation; knowledge

AI implications for vocational foreign language teaching and learning: new meaning

Importance. AI rapidly and dramatically transforms reality, which poses a problem for the new generation of university graduates coming into profession. Social sciences and humanities majors are concerned about the future of their careers and uncertain of professional skills in demand. This perspective piece argues in favor of shifting to interdisciplinary approach in higher education, with emphasis on integrative content embracing special knowledge, foreign language contexts and pertinent AI-mediated settings. The underlying idea is that in educational contexts, AI cannot only focus on procedural aspects – teaching techniques and management tasks; it is essential to provide language learners with a new professional scope of reference, which means changed curriculums, revised content, and new professions.Research Methods. The work relies on various qualitative methods of research: analysis of present day labour market in AI-mediated contexts of social sciences and humanities; analysis of literature covering the use of AI for foreign language teaching and learning; a descriptive and analytical method; methods of generalizing and systematizing the selected material; interpretive analysis. The materials include scientific works of Russian and foreign scientists and modern labor market data.Results and Discussion. Labour market analysis makes it possible to discover skills essential to a new generation of specialists in social sciences and humanities. In this respect, arguments for updating the content of teaching the majors in question are provided, and a discipline with adequate integrative potential is named. The interdisciplinary approach is illustrated with AI-mediated foreign language contexts of social sciences and humanities as part of the updated integrative content of the discipline “Foreign Language” to be mastered by students.Conclusion. The conducted research brings us to the idea that the discipline “Foreign Language” has a unique potential for preparing a new generation of graduates in social sciences and humanities underpinned by AI. Along with its traditional goal – developing a person’s communicative competence, essential in digital settings, it has good prospects of integrating special subject knowledge and its language correlates, necessary for the effective operation of AI algorithms in such areas, as well as for developing the “linguo-cognitive dimension” of professional activity adequate to these conditions.