Curriculum Vitae Research Articles

Community Informatics & I

In this essay, inspired by the timeliness of our chronologically shared symbolic birth (the journal’s inaugural issue and my professional career as a faculty member) I briefly discuss and critically analyze the influence of community informatics upon my professional journey, in our mutual symbiotic growth, intersections and divergences. I also share my insights and reflections of the process that might influence readers’ own thinking about the past, present, and future of community informatics and its identity, intersections, growth, and more. This opportune moment allows me to draw upon intersections with my current work in social justice and inclusion advocacy and trace my privileged positionality to the “nurturing intellectual embrace” of community informatics that opened many proverbial doors and areas of impact over the years. In the process, I use evidence chronicled in my current curriculum vita that serves as a roadmap providing documentation “on the record” of milestones and activities referenced along the journey as I also develop ponderings of the past, current, and future emergence and growth of community informatics. In tracing key directions of growth through my own lens of experience and reality with community informatics shows how broader aspects in the larger society, academic world, and information field have strongly curtailed its emergence and adoption. Considering such factors directly might be helpful to shape its positive placement and positionality moving into the future.

Who is more popular in the faculty recruitment of Chinese elite universities: overseas returnees or domestic graduates?

Chinese universities typically demonstrate a preference for individuals with overseas educational experience in their faculty recruitment policies. However, there is a notable lack of research examining whether and to what extent overseas returnees possess an advantage over domestic graduates in securing employment at higher-ranking universities. To address this research gap, this study employs propensity score matching to compare the probability of being employed as academic faculty by prestigious universities between these two cohorts. This study entails the compilation of curriculum vitae data from faculty members at prestigious universities in China, totaling ~90,000 resumes. The results substantiate a positively skewed influence of overseas education on academics’ career advancement. Overseas returnees are more likely to obtain academic positions at higher-ranking universities compared to domestic graduates, with this effect demonstrating a consistent upward trend over time. Further subgroup analyses revealed that the advantage of overseas education varies among faculties graduating from different undergraduate institutions and undergoes changes over time. The latest trend indicates that those who attended Project 985 universities during their undergraduate stage derive the most significant advantages from studying abroad during their doctoral phase.

Impact of a New Departmental Awards Program on Faculty Engagement and Promotion

Abstract Background Many academic institutions recognize contributions to individual departments by awarding faculty departmental awards for their achievement in service, teaching and scholarship. Before 2019, our department had teaching awards chosen by residents, but there were no awards given to the faculty by peers for academic accomplishments. The objective of this abstract is to present the impact of the newly implemented departmental awards on the promotion and academic advancement of our faculty. Design Based on the already established awards in other departments within the School of Medicine a committee of six faculty members proposed six annual awards: Educator Impact, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Citizenship, Mentoring, and Basic and Clinical Science Publications. The committee defined activities and eligibility for each award category (for example, faculty could not receive the same award within 3 years). The categories and eligibility criteria are distributed to all faculty (around 120) each year. The first call for nominations occurred in 2019. Assessment of the awards program included the number of nominators and nominees each year and the impact on recipients’ academic advancement and recognition. Results In 2019, 17 faculty nominated 16 other faculty for the six awards. These numbers grew steadily, and by 2023, 42 faculty nominated 28 other faculty for the awards. The awards have been included in the curriculum vitae of five faculty who have been promoted to either the Associate Professor or Professor level and six faculty inducted into our institution’s Clinical Distinctions program. During the five years this awards program has existed, two faculty received two awards in different categories, whereas the remaining 26 awardees each received one award. Anecdotes from faculty during this time have been overwhelmingly positive. Conclusion Based on the increased engagement of faculty nominating their peers and the overall impact of the awards on faculty promotion and clinical distinction recognition, the new departmental awards program has been very successful.

Ontology and its applications in skills matching in job recruitment

In the recruitment process, manually selecting suitable candidates from curriculum vitae (CVs) for a job description (JD) is both time-consuming and expensive. Traditional keyword-based methods struggle to capture skill semantics, prompting the development of more advanced JD-CV matching systems. This paper aims to investigate and construct an ontology-based skills recommendation system, with objectives including creating a skills ontology and developing skills matching methods for JD-CV pairs. The objective of our approach is to enhance the accuracy and contextual relevance of recommendations by utilizing the proposed score. The proposed skills ontology and skills matching strategies are applied to a real dataset in Vietnam. The results of our study can automatically recommend a list of CVs for a given JD. Furthermore, the findings indicate that our proposed model surpasses comparative approaches by a margin of at least 1% to 5%. Overall, the study demonstrates the potential of utilizing ontology-based approaches to offer a practical solution for enhancing hiring practices.

Musculoskeletal imaging fellowship program directors: A study of educational paths, and scholarly engagement in the United States

PurposeThe overall aim of the study is to analyze and provide a comprehensive understanding of the demographics, educational backgrounds, and scholarly activities of musculoskeletal imaging fellowship program directors across the United States. MethodsA list of all members of the Society of Skeletal Radiology was obtained and musculoskeletal imaging fellowship program directors across the US were included. Publicly available online sources were used to gather demographic and educational information about each musculoskeletal imaging fellowship program director, which included the online curriculum vitae from the program websites, Health Grades, Doximity, and Elsevier's Scopus database. Demographic and educational data including age, gender, educational background (medical school, residency, fellowship), additional degrees, academic rank, prior leadership positions, and metrics of scholarly activity were recorded. Fellowships in diagnostic musculoskeletal radiology along with additional degrees were recorded. A two-tailed unpaired t-test was used to calculate the difference between means of scholarly activity between male and female PDs. ResultsIn this study encompassing 92 programs across the United States, the majority (88) were dedicated to pure Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging Fellowship, while one each offered combined training in MSK and Body Imaging, MSK, and Emergency Imaging, MSK Sports, and Interventional Spine, and Pediatric MSK Imaging. Program directors were identified for 90 out of 92 programs, revealing a regional distribution of 29 in the South (31.5 %), 24 in the North East (26.1 %), 20 in the Midwest (21.74 %) and 19 in the West (20.65 %). Gender analysis unveiled a predominantly male representation, with 71 male directors compared to 17 female directors, while age ranged from 30 to 70 years, with a mean age of 47.17 ± 7.4 years. Medical school backgrounds predominantly featured MD degrees (80), followed by IMG (7) and DO (4) degrees, with the most common IMG source being India. Faculty positions were mainly distributed among Assistant Professors (35), Associate Professors (32), and Professors (11). Research output metrics showcased a mean of 41.943 publications and an h-index of 10.625. Extra degrees were obtained by 31 directors, with common additions being other fellowships, MBAs, MS degrees, and PhDs. Notably, some directors held previous or current leadership positions, while a few had completed residencies outside of Radiology or pursued fellowships beyond MSK Imaging. ConclusionMusculoskeletal imaging fellowship program directors across the United States are predominantly male, with approximately 8 % having graduated from international medical schools. The most common training pathway for these directors is completing a diagnostic radiology residency followed by a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship. This study highlighted the gender disparity within this leadership group and emphasized the diverse educational backgrounds that contribute to the field of musculoskeletal imaging.

Determination of Etiology and Risk Factors in Patients Applying to Our Outpatient Clinic for Weight Loss

Archive information of 100 patients who applied to Ankara University Health Sciences University Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital Internal Diseases Polyclinic between 01 December 2016 and 01 June 2017 with a desire to lose weight was examined. Patients who were excluded from exclusion criteria and whose BMI was m2 25 kg / m2 were included in the study. Age, gender, curriculum vitae, blood pressure, anthropometric measurements and laboratory data recorded in patient files were used in the routine functioning of the Internal Diseases Polyclinic. Measurements and blood tests were done in the morning hours after at least 8 hours of fasting. The data of the study were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical package program. Size E: 178.00 (165-186), K: 161.00 (150-185) (p

We Don't Talk About X(Twitter): A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Social Media Utilization Among Neurologists.

Medical professionals use social media for career development, education, clinical outreach, or advocacy. Prior studies estimate that 25% to 65% of health care providers use social media professionally; however, the number of users and platforms are rapidly changing. Therefore, as part of a broader study, we set out to assess platform preferences and social media usage among neurologists. This was a multisite cross-sectional analysis consisting of a REDCap survey of clinicians, residents, and medical students. Faculty, trainees, or clinical year medical students interested in child neurology or adult neurology residency or fellowship programs within the United States were eligible to participate. Recruitment methods were broad to encompass as diverse and extensive participation as possible. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Data are presented according to the STROBE guidelines. Of the 226 neurology respondents, 55% (n = 124) were child neurology and 45% (n = 102) were adult neurology across all career stages, including students. Of the 70% who reported using social media in a professional capacity, the most commonly reported reasons were for networking and collaboration (n = 95, 60%), self-directed medical learning (n = 90, 57%), and brand building and reputation (n = 62, 39%). Twitter and Facebook were the most common and versatile platforms used by neurologists. Medical students had the highest documentation of social media scholarships on their curriculum vitae (37%, P = .016) and the most interest (33%, P = .016) in learning how to document social media scholarships if they were not already. Early faculty shared this interest more than residents, fellows, or mid-late career faculty. In all groups except for mid-late career faculty, a majority of respondents (>75%) showed interest in learning how to leverage social media for career development. Social media is used professionally by a majority of neurologists, most commonly for networking, self-directed learning, and building individual brands. Opportunities exist to better understand platform preferences and ways to optimize their use for various professional activities as well as to provide education on effective professional use of social media including documentation for promotion.

Comparative analysis of factors and barriers intervening in research participation among romanian and international medical graduates from one romanian medical faculty across three generations

Abstract Objectives This study focuses on the factors that encouraged engagement in research activities, as well as the barriers that restricted their involvement, until the final year of study at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Medicine. The main objectives of this study are to investigate potential disparities in research culture and student engagement in various research opportunities between Romanian and international medical graduates, as well as to conduct an examination of the observed patterns across various graduating years (2021–2023). Materials and methods A cross-sectional investigation was conducted among graduate students of the Faculty of Medicine at the Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. From 2021 to 2023, all graduate students from the Romanian and international programs of the faculty were asked to participate in the study by filling out an anonymous online questionnaire. The final sample included 572 participants, of whom 392 were students from the Romanian section and 180 were students from international programs. Results Motivation and personal interest drive research engagement, according to over half of graduates. For over one-third of graduates, institutional elements like financial support and education also play a major role, as does the desire to enhance their curriculum vitae. More than 25% of graduates value community influence, 70% of graduates attended medical congresses, 12–15% presented papers at medical conferences, 23% wrote medical articles, 10–15% published at least one scientific paper in medical journals, and 20% participated in medical school research projects. Comparative analysis showed that Romanian students start research earlier, attend more medical conferences, present posters, collect data for studies, and are more interested in publishing graduation thesis data in scientific journals. To encourage international students to participate in research, the study found that colleagues’ examples were more important, and both time and funds were key barriers. The research also shows that 2022 and 2023 graduates will organize more scientific conferences. According to the study, 2022 graduates began their research earlier than others. Conclusions To increase student engagement in research activities, medical schools should prioritize the promotion of positive factors, minimize common barriers, offer customized support and resources, encourage collaborative research activities, and facilitate cross-cultural learning.

Officials’ hometown connections and interprovincial trade in China: based on the perspective of hometown favoritism

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of officials’ hometown connections on interprovincial trade in China, emphasising local officials’ favouritism towards their hometowns. Utilising the detailed curriculum vitae of provincial leaders along with railway trade data for province pairs, the paper finds that provincial governors significantly enhance bilateral trade with their hometowns by 14.0%. Further analysis reveals that governors augment final goods imports by 19.4% and raw resources exports by 17% with their hometowns, while exhibiting a less significant influence on final goods exports and raw resources imports. These findings suggest that local leaders may allocate portions of monopoly markets and raw resources to favour their hometowns. Moreover, differences in industrial structures appear to amplify the impact of hometown connections, while officials’ promotion pressures may mitigate this effect. This study contributes new insights into the spillover effects of hometown connections, thus combining the existing literature on hometown favouritism and local protectionism.

Concordance of leadership documentation in curricula vitae and recommendation letters among applicants for general surgery residency

BackgroundLetters of recommendation (LOR) are vital to surgical residency applications. Our prior study demonstrated differences in letter content by applicant sex, including more frequent reference to leadership and awards for male applicants. This study evaluates if leadership activities and awards as documented by the applicant's curriculum vitae (CV) corroborate differences noted in corresponding recommendation letters. MethodsLORs and CVs for 2016–2017 surgery resident applicants selected for interview at single academic institution were analyzed for documentation of leadership and awards and assessed for concordance. Results89 applicant CVs (45 male, 44 female) and 332 LORs (165 male, 167 female) were reviewed for evidence of leadership and awards. While 94 ​% of CVs had evidence of leadership, leadership was referenced in LORs more often for men than women (45 ​% vs 30 ​%, p ​= ​0.004). References to leadership skills (38 ​% vs 21 ​%, p=<0.001), elected/appointed office (33 ​% vs 16 ​%, p ​< ​0.001), and volunteer/work-related leadership role (12 ​% vs 3 ​%, p ​= ​0.001) occurred more commonly for men. Similarly, awards were present in 74 ​% of CVs without difference by sex but referenced more commonly for men compared to women (64 ​% vs 46 ​%, p ​= ​0.001). ConclusionReferences to leadership and awards in LORs were more common for men than women applicants, which is not reflective of CV content. Although LOR need not recapitulate CVs, fair appraisal of leadership abilities is encouraged.

Engagement in student organizations and graduates’ readiness to enter the job market

Studies highlight particular concern about the work readiness of university graduates, which potentially leads to many undesirable outcomes, such as rising unemployment rates and low productivity levels in the workplace. This study aims to explore the differences between student organization and work experiences and further analyze student organization’s contribution to graduate’s work readiness. This research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods, and the data is analyzed with thematic data analysis. Data were collected through interviews involving 15 recent graduates actively involved in student organizations and just starting their careers. The study also interviewed two more senior workers to serve as source triangulation, strengthening the validity of the collected data. The study found four key differences between student organizations and the world of work. These differences include primary orientation, feedback and reward system, hierarchical structure, and interaction experiences. The findings also indicate that student organization experiences enhance individual skill development, which later proves helpful in work life. In particular, student organizational experience significantly advances these skills: leadership, time management, self-confidence, problem-solving, integrity, critical thinking, communication, negotiation, teamwork, responsibility, and commitment. Additionally, the record of student organizational participation listed on curriculum vitae can be a valuable asset for recent graduates, enhancing their employment prospects.

Strategi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Insani dalam Meningkatkan Industri Fesyen Halal

This article aims to offer management strategy of Islamic Human Resources (IHR) in the Islamic fashion industry environment. This research is library research, with data collection techniques using books, journals, and other publications. This study uses a qualitative approach that produces descriptive data in the form of words about IHR management in the Islamic fashion industry. The collected data are then analyzed, interpreted, and generalized. The results of the study indicate that IHR development not only emphasizes intellectual and emotional development, but also involves spiritual and moral development. The presence of a truly Islamic IHR can reduce or eliminate the risk of sharia compliance in the Islamic fashion industry environment. The operationalization of IHR Islamization can be carried out through several stages, namely sharia recruitment and sharia selection. Sharia selection tools that can be used include sharia curriculum vitae (CV) analysis, sharia test, sharia interview, sharia recommendation and sharia psychological test. Everyone who works in the Islamic fashion industry needs to be Islamized through the stages of sharia recruitment and selection. It is hoped that the IHR development stages will give birth to tazkiyah or inner purification which will color all activities in the Islamic fashion industry.

Optimizing Curriculum Vitae Concordance: A Comparative Examination of Classical Machine Learning Algorithms and Large Language Model Architectures

Digital recruitment systems have revolutionized the hiring paradigm, imparting exceptional efficiencies and extending the reach for both employers and job seekers. This investigation scrutinized the efficacy of classical machine learning methodologies alongside advanced large language models (LLMs) in aligning resumes with job categories. Traditional matching techniques, such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Naïve Bayes, and Support Vector Machines, are constrained by the necessity of manual feature extraction, limited feature representation, and performance degradation, particularly as dataset size escalates, rendering them less suitable for large-scale applications. Conversely, LLMs such as GPT-4, GPT-3, and LLAMA adeptly process unstructured textual content, capturing nuanced language and context with greater precision. We evaluated these methodologies utilizing two datasets comprising resumes and job descriptions to ascertain their accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Our results revealed that while conventional models excel at processing structured data, LLMs significantly enhance the interpretation and matching of intricate textual information. This study highlights the transformative potential of LLMs in recruitment, offering insights into their application and future research avenues.

Medical trainee perceived value of community service as they progress through training based on curriculum vitae analysis

Background: Participation in community service work is often used as a surrogate for measurement of humanitarianism and altruism in medical school applicants during the selection process. Students who continue to be involved in community service during medical school score higher in empathy scales and perform better academically. Despite this, student involvement in community service has not been well studied, particularly during postgraduate training. Methods: First-year medical student (MS1), first year resident (PGY1), and final year resident (FYR) curriculum vitaes (CVs) were collected. CVs were analyzed using NVivo to determine the percentage of each CV committed to demonstrating different activities. These percentages were then analysed for patterns of change as trainees progress through their medical education. Results: Fifty-nine trainees (12 MS1, 24 PGY1, and 23 FYR.) submitted CVs for analysis. Community service gradually becomes a less significant portion of a medical trainee’s CV. Volunteering in the community goes from 22.5% of a medical student applicant´s resume to 2.9% of a graduating resident's CV. Volunteering within the school however remains consistent (11.3–13%). Much of the community volunteer activities are replaced by research, which increases from 19.2%– 43.4% of the CV. Conclusions: Medical trainees place decreasing value on presenting their community service involvement as they progress through training, while research increasingly dominates their CV. However, service activities within their institutions remain constant.

Publication practices of medical students at medical schools in palestine: Experiences, attitudes, and barriers to publishing

Introduction and Importance: The progression in research and studies made by each nation’s scientific communities serves as one of the primary metrics for evaluating that nation’s scientific development, in this study of medical students at Palestinian medical colleges, attention was given to individuals who had been involved in research activities during their undergraduate training. Materials and Methods: We conducted an online survey among medical students in Palestinian medical institutions, focusing on those engaged in research processes throughout their undergraduate studies. The study started in March 2022 and ended in the final week of May 2022. Participants were instructed to respond to statements regarding research work in the online self-administered questionnaire. Results: In our study, out of 425 participants, only 4.9% published an article. There were no significant gender disparities between males and females who published at least one article. There was a strong association between the year of study and publishing, with clinical students being more likely to publish (90.4%) than preclinical students (8.6%). our study revealed that students published either to enhance their curriculum vitae (33.0%) or out of personal interest (19.0%). Conclusion: While participants in our study demonstrate high levels of awareness and favorable attitudes toward research, active participation in the research community is still insufficient. More opportunity and mentorship are among the stated obstacles to participation in research. To overcome these obstacles, we suggest making long-term investments in research training, starting research clubs, and offering coaching and mentorship.

French foreign policy in the Middle East at the first term of President Macron Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae

French foreign policy in the Middle East at the first term of President Macron Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae

Life Journeys and Influential Contributions of Six Marketing Visionaries

This article is about the life journeys and influential contributions of six marketing visionaries: Wroe Alderson, Robert Bartels, Philip Kotler, Michael Baker, Jagdish Sheth, and Shelby Hunt. Drawing from a range of sources including research journals, biographies, autobiographies, popular press articles, personal websites, and curriculum vitae, the study examines: 1) Personal Life, 2) Education and Career, and 3) Key Contributions to Academia and Society. This exploration informs how the visionaries have shaped the field of marketing, each leaving a distinct legacy that continues to influence contemporary marketing practices. By presenting a multifaceted understanding of their life journeys and contributions, this article serves as an invaluable resource to comprehend the human beings behind the research that may have shaped their influential contributions to the marketing discipline.

Cracking the code: interpreting content and phrases used in maternal-fetal medicine fellowship letters of recommendation

BackgroundLetters of recommendation for Maternal-Fetal Medicine(MFM) fellowship are a critical part of the applicant selection process. However, data regarding best practices for how to write LOR for MFM is limited. Similarly, within letters of recommendation, differences in the “code” or meaning of summative words/phrases used at the end of letters of recommendation are seen between surgery, pediatrics, and medicine. However, data regarding code MFM Letters of recommendation are quite limited. ObjectiveWe sought to describe what Maternal-Fetal Medicine program directors value in letters of recommendation for fellowship applicants and how PDs interpret commonly used summative words/phrases. Study DesignAfter IRB exemption, subject matter experts developed an e-survey querying the importance of various letters of recommendation “best practices” described by other specialties. Content and face validation were performed prior to dissemination. This cross-sectional survey was administered to MFM program directors in February 2023. The primary outcome was the relative importance of letters of recommendation content areas. Secondary outcomes included the strength of each summative “code” phrase. Descriptive analysis was performed and principal component analysis (PCA) was then used to reduce the list of phrases to their underlying dimensions. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 29.0. ResultsOf 104 MFM program directors sent the survey, 70 (67%) responded. MFM program directors reviewed an average of 78 applications (SD, 30) with 60% writing ≥3 letters/year. Ninety-one percent of respondents noted that letters of recommendation are important/very important in shaping impressions of an applicant. Respondents reported the depth of interaction with an applicant, the applicant's specific behavior traits, the applicant's abilities and a summative statement including strength of the recommendation as important content for MFM fellowship letters of recommendation. Letter length, use of bold/italics, and restating the applicant's curriculum vitae were considered not important. Following PCA with varimax rotation, 14 specific phrases used in letters of recommendation were reduced to 5 themes: high qualitative assessments, average qualitative assessments, objective metrics, exceeding expectations and grit. These themes accounted for 64.6% of the variance in the model (KMO 0.7, Bartlett's Test of Sphericity p<.01). Phrases that respondents considered positive included: “Top 5%,” “Want to keep,” and “highest recommendation,” (all mean score≥4.5/5), while “expected level,” “showed improvement,” and “2nd quartile” were negatively associated code words (all mean score <2.5/5). ConclusionMFM program directors reported that descriptions of an applicant's abilities, behavior traits, and depth of the writer's interactions with the applicant were all important components of an MFM fellowship letters of recommendation. Letter length, bold/italics, and highlights from the CV were not important. A clear “code” emerged regarding summative phrases included in letters of recommendation. Dissemination of these data might help less experienced letter writers send a clearer message and ensure all letter writers have a shared mental model.

Beyond The Books: Role of Extracurricular Activities In Medical Students.

Extracurricular activities (ECAs) in the field of medicine can be research related and non-research related activities that allows students to develop skills to be a good doctor in the future. Building a curriculum vitae, becoming a team player, managing stress, building good communication skills and good academics highlights the value of extracurricular activities. Challenges like time constraints, and resource limitation hinders the participation which needs to be addressed to encourage the medical students to take part in extracurricular activities.

Pelatihan Soft Skills Siswa-Siswi SMKS Mitra Mandiri dalam Memasuki Dunia Kerja

Vocational High School (SMK) graduates are ready to work in the public/private sector, or work independently as entrepreneurs. Students are given hard skills based on the major they choose and soft skills. However, the need for soft skills is often not given enough attention. This soft skills training and mentoring program for Mitra Mandiri Vocational School students in Panyabungan City aims to make students understand the importance of soft skills. Students are expected to practice applying/using soft skills that support them in finding/creating jobs, writing application letters, writing an interesting, informative and effective Curriculum Vitae (CV). They are also expected to be confident facing job interviews. This program was attended by grade 3 students of Mitra Mandiri Panyabungan Vocational School, leaders and teachers of Mitra Mandiri Panyabungan Vocational School. The training is divided into 2 groups. After training and practice, students are given the opportunity to consult directly (face to face) with the facilitator, and seek information and guidance via WhatsApp and email facilities. The results of the training and mentoring show that students understand the importance of soft skills such as communication skills, self-confidence, respect, open-mindedness, and honesty in the work environment and daily life.