Effective Institutional Support Research Articles

Методологічні підходи до дослідження та формування інституційного забезпечення кліматичного фінансування

Introduction. At the core of any scientific research lies the process of cognition, which necessitates clarification of the conceptual approach in accordance with the chosen methodology. The desired outcomes are determined not only by the initial theoretical stance of the researcher but also by a well-founded formulation of the problem and a specification of the directions for scientific inquiry. Thus, proper scientific cognition and the selection of specific general and special methods require an adequate theoretical and practical understanding of reality, necessitating a sophisticated methodology for scientific research. Problem Statement. Preventing, countering, and adapting to the negative impacts of climate change for the socio-economic development of countries and the deterioration of the environment require the establishment of effective institutional support for climate financing, aimed at mitigating these issues. To implement such measures through climate financing, a well-grounded methodology is essential for both research and the formation of institutional support for climate financial flows. Purpose. To define methodological approaches to the study and formation of institutional support for climate financing. Methods. A systemic approach was applied, along with monographic, historical, economic-statistical methods, and methods of comparative and expert analysis. Results. The significance of the methodology of scientific cognition has been established. Methodological approaches to the study and formation of institutional support for climate financing have been outlined, along with their components and the methodological arsenal for addressing the identified issues. Conclusions. To conduct a comprehensive study and establish institutional support for climate financing, advanced methodological approaches are required. These will enable a thorough understanding of the essence, varieties, functions, components, and instruments of such financing, facilitating the development of adequate institutional support to enhance the effectiveness of prevention, counteraction, and mitigation of the negative impacts of climate change and adaptation to these changes.

Community-based agricultural revitalization in Ngringo Village, Jaten Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency

Background: Development involves conscious efforts and activities aimed at achieving positive change within a community. It requires the participation of all societal layers, with the government acting as a facilitator and guide. The government and the community must work harmoniously to achieve the desired goals. National agricultural development often focuses on villages close to municipalities, benefiting from hierarchical governance and advanced rural agricultural practices. This development can progress with political support, as outlined in Law Number 6 of 2014 on Villages, which aims to improve welfare, enhance human resources, and reduce rural poverty through sustainable management of local resources and the environment. This study aims to understand the potential and issues facing Ngringo Village, analyze the structural transformations, examine the institutional changes, assess the technology transfer, and identify a suitable agricultural development model. Methods: The research employs qualitative methods, including field observations, interviews with key informants, and analysis of secondary data from relevant literature and official documents. Result: The results indicate that Ngringo Village has significant potential due to its strategic location and developed infrastructure. However, challenges such as reduced agricultural land and a shift in economic activities from agriculture to industrial sectors are evident. Institutional support through local farmer groups and technology adoption has been crucial in addressing some of these challenges. Conclusion: In conclusion, while Ngringo Village faces challenges due to rapid structural changes and urbanization, the village has managed to sustain its agricultural practices through effective institutional support and technology transfer. The study suggests that a location-based development model, considering both agricultural and non-agricultural factors, is essential for the sustainable development of Ngringo Village. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study produces a location-based agricultural development model that considers both agricultural and non-agricultural factors, providing practical guidance for local governments in planning sustainable development in villages facing rapid urbanization, such as Ngringo Village.

Collaborative entrepreneurship and social innovation performance: Effects of institutional support and social legitimacy

AbstractTo date, our understanding of how collaborative entrepreneurship influences social innovation performance is limited. In this article, we developed and tested a model that examines the effect of collaborative entrepreneurship on social innovation performance and introduced two boundary conditions of this relationship. Time‐lag data collected from 261 entrepreneurial firms in Vietnam yielded the following results. First, collaborative entrepreneurship positively influences social innovation. Second, institutional support boosts the effect of collaborative entrepreneurship on social innovation performance. Finally, the effect of collaborative entrepreneurship on social innovation performance is contingent on social legitimacy such that at high levels of social legitimacy, the effect of collaborative entrepreneurship on social innovation performance is amplified. These findings contribute to the collaborative entrepreneurship and social innovation literature and offer implications for practice.

REGARDING THE ISSUE OF INSTITUTIONAL ENSURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS

The need to improve institutional approaches to the socio-economic development of rural areas is outlined, primarily from the side of the effectiveness of state administration in promoting the sustainable development of rural areas. Emphasis is placed on the need to form effective institutional support that will meet modern challenges in overcoming the problems of rural development, regulate the socio-economic and ecological aspects of development in the period of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. It was found that in order to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of strategic tasks and regulatory and programmatic documents in achieving the goals of sustainable development of rural areas, they should be determined by rural administrations and rural communities.

An In-Depth Literature Review of Remote, Online, and Hybrid Learning with Case Studies of Successful and Failed Attempts

This literature review traces the historical development and changing educational delivery modalities to examine the evolution, application, and effects of remote, online, and hybrid learning models. It offers a theoretical framework outlining important educational ideas and techniques, concentrating on how different learning styles are considered within these paradigms and their difficulties and advantages. The paper emphasizes how significant technology developments have influenced remote learning, especially when combining synchronous and asynchronous learning techniques in hybrid models. Effective course design, learner engagement, technology infrastructure, faculty training, and institutional support are all factors that contribute to successful implementation. The study also contains case studies demonstrating successful and failed implementation initiatives, emphasizing the techniques, instructional approaches, technological integrations employed, and results and outcomes obtained. The analysis suggests best practices and suggestions for educators, institutions, and legislators to improve the effective implementation of various learning models, address possible issues, and offer enough faculty and student support. This thorough literature analysis provides insights into the dynamic interaction between pedagogy, technology, and institutional support in distant, online, and hybrid learning, serving as a significant resource in education and learning.

Barriers to Solar PV Adoption in Developing Countries: Multiple Regression and Analytical Hierarchy Process Approach

The globe is transitioning from traditional methods of electricity generation to renewable resources in order to achieve sustainable goals. Solar energy is a promising and abundant renewable resource that shows great potential as a viable alternative to traditional energy. Furthermore, the production of electricity from solar energy is the most cost-effective compared to other kinds of renewable energy. Nevertheless, the execution of solar initiatives in underdeveloped nations is encountering several obstacles. Identifying the most significant obstacles in the execution of solar projects is of utmost importance. This study uses a linear regression model (LRM) and an analytical hierarchical process (AHP) to determine the main barriers to the implementation of renewable energy projects in a developing economy, i.e., Pakistan. By conducting an extensive review of the relevant literature and consulting with experts, the most significant categories of obstacles were determined. A survey based on 429 responses was collected from the participants working at solar projects. Subsequently, the responses were subjected to processing and analysis using the relative importance index (RII), AHP, and linear regression modeling techniques. The linear regression analysis revealed several significant variables that hinder progress, including financial conditions, policies, technological awareness, institutional support, social and environmental awareness, market stability, and other miscellaneous factors. The AHP analysis revealed the key factors that have the greatest impact, which include effective policies, financial stability, technological expertise, institutional support, market stability, various aspects, and social and environmental awareness. The study’s conclusions are beneficial for all stakeholders and project managers in enhancing the project management of solar initiatives. It would also facilitate prompt decision-making regarding policy formulation and implementation.

Theoretical-methodological framework, functions, and effects of institutional support in health within the Brazilian National Health System (SUS)

Resumo Os arranjos de apoio institucional têm se destacado como um modo inovador de gestão. Este artigo objetivou sumarizar e analisar o arcabouço teórico-metodológico e os efeitos do apoio institucional no contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e sintetizar os conceitos, as funções e as habilidades do apoiador institucional. Uma revisão de escopo foi empreendida em diferentes bases científicas, resultando em 89 publicações, cuja análise indicou que os conceitos e métodos de apoio se ancoram no Método Paideia, que intenciona a democratização da gestão. Os apoiadores institucionais, com esse objetivo, atuam como articuladores dos diversos jeitos de gerir a micropolítica dos espaços coletivos, fornecendo suporte para o movimento de ampliação da descentralização do poder e para a geração de autonomia. Os efeitos de sua aplicação expressam processos de democratização institucional, que se traduzem como dilatação da autonomia dos sujeitos nos processos decisórios, da reflexão crítica e compreensão dos processos instituídos. Esses efeitos também expressam novos modos de produzir saúde, que buscam romper com as práticas de saúde repetitivas, cristalizadas e cronificadas. As evidências publicadas não nos permitiram refletir a respeito dos limites macro e microinstitucionais concretamente encontrados na implementação do apoio, colocando-nos o desafio de adentrarmos cientificamente nas práticas de socialização de recursos de poder operadas pela função apoio.

Empowered to Serve: Resilience and Impact in Changing Times

The text provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, particularly within the context of university/college chaplaincy. The detailed exploration provides a thorough understanding of the complex dynamics involved in ecumenism and interfaith dialogue within the university/college chaplaincy setting. It highlights the importance of promoting inclusivity, fostering understanding, and navigating challenges to create a more harmonious and accepting spiritual environment. There are two forms of dialogue: ad intra (Ecumenism) which focuses on unity and collaboration within Christianity. The other one is ad extrea (interfaith dialogue), which addresses interactions between different faith traditions. Religion is depicted as a potent force, capable of influencing individuals to extreme actions. Chaplaincies play a crucial role in navigating faith issues. Ecumenism and interfaith dialogue within chaplaincy present both opportunities and challenges. By addressing doctrinal differences, respecting religious freedom, and acknowledging diverse needs, chaplains can contribute to inclusive spiritual care and foster collaborative communities. The success of chaplaincy in a multi-faith context relies on effective training, ongoing education, and institutional support, ensuring that chaplains are equipped to navigate the complexities of diverse religious landscapes.

Is There Anybody Out There? Young People from a Bucharest Deprived Neighbourhood in Search of Lost Echo. A photovoice exercise

This article explores in what way and to what extent the life of some teenagers from a disadvantaged urban community is affected by the relationship with formal institutions (school, town hall, police, social assistance, employers / labour market) and relationships with other members of the community (neighbours, friends, acquaintances). The first part of this title obviously refers to the famous song by Pink Floyd “Is there anybody out there?” (The Wall, 1979), but also to the song by Machine Head (2016) “Is Anybody Out There?”, the soloist of the band Rob Flynn saying that “The song is about love, loneliness, racism, and not getting what is going on in the world/America…It’s very much about current events, but applies to a bigger picture.“[1] The second part paraphrases Marcel Proust’s famous novel „In Search of Lost Time”, because the echo of the desires and needs of the young people we are talking about is not found in social policies and everyday realities. The participatory research took place within an illegal camp of recently evicted families, mostly Roma ethnics. Over 100 people (27 families) living in a yard of houses in Bucharest, were evicted on September 2014. The research team designed research using photovoice as a method, involving 10 youngsters from this community, focusing on topics like important things in their life; social relationships – group of friends / family; education; employment – future aspirations, the importance of education in finding a job; involvement / participation in community life. The main conclusion drove toward the fact that for (these) young people, the family is the cornerstone. All their values, dreams, aspirations and needs are gravitating around family and mostly in the absence of almost any effective institutional support. Although at the level of public and political discourse there is a declared interest in improving the situation of adolescents and young people (especially from disadvantaged social segments), included in various strategies, programs and projects and in the speeches of decision-makers and politicians, in reality “real life beats the written strategy”, the discord between the two practically leading to innovative adaptation and survival strategies … but marginal!

Tourism and hospitality management faculty satisfaction towards flexible learning: A cross-sectional survey from higher educational institutions in Central Luzon, Philippines

The present study aimed to assess faculty satisfaction on the delivery of tourism and hospitality management programs in the flexible learning mode at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It employed a purposive sampling design where 85 Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) faculty members, across 27 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Central Luzon, Philippines, participated. While findings indicate that the faculty members are generally satisfied with the conduct of flexible learning in their institutions, they generally agree on items relating to having higher workloads, longer preparation time for a course, lack of human interaction by not seeing students face-to-face, lower participation of students, technical and connectivity problems, and the need to employ creativity and resourcefulness in the development of learning aids. As the better normal ushers in, flexible learning will still be implemented with the addition of limited face-to-face delivery. As such, faculty members play a vital role in the success of program delivery. That is, when they are satisfied with their conditions, students perform better which leads to better learning and outcome. Effective institutional support services are thus key to ensuring quality flexible learning environments. For continuous improvement, recommended actions should constantly be reviewed, modified, and enhanced to respond to uncertainties and the changing times. HEIs need to recalibrate their curriculum grounded on a deeper understanding of flexible learning to address these challenges; capacitate the faculty with innovations available to enhance student engagement; upgrade infrastructure designed to provide timely feedback and to ease out connectivity issues; and lastly, review policies on faculty workload and number of preparations to consider longer preparation time.
 Received: 29 December 2021Accepted: 8 March 2023

A comparative study of Japanese and English medium instruction: the driving factors behind academic success

ABSTRACT This paper compares direct measures of content knowledge for students studying Chemistry through English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Japanese Medium Instruction (JMI). It also examines a range of contextual differences between the two mediums of instruction. A total of 53 undergraduate students undertook pre–post course content tests at a university in Japan. These measurable test outcomes were triangulated with data from semi-structured interviews with eight EMI and five JMI students and two content teachers as well as field notes from ten EMI and ten JMI lecture observations. While the quantitative results revealed no statistically significant differences in the post-test scores between the two courses, the qualitative data illuminated a huge range of context-dependent differences which shed light on possible explanations of this non-significant result. Findings revealed that while there were unique challenges only experienced by EMI students, many of the students navigated their EMI studies successfully through a combination of effective institutional and academic language support, teacher support and – not least – collaborative peer networks. This comparative study of an EMI and non-EMI course contributes to the currently limited research evidence on medium of instruction differences on content learning outcomes.

Rising to the Occasion: The Importance of the Pandemic for Faculty Adoption Patterns

Technology adoption patterns, in general, have been shown to have a common set of predictive factors such as performance expectancy, social influence, voluntariness, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions. However, the significance of such factors varies dramatically by situation and conditions. In the faculty adoption of online teaching modalities, three conditions were investigated in a university case study with 180 faculty respondents. Using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model, participants were asked to respond to questions about these factors prior to the pandemic, their perceptions about continuing pre-pandemic use in the future, and their perceptions about increasing pre-pandemic adoption of online teaching in the future. Critical to prior expectations were performance expectancy and level of effort. Continued use relied on all five factors, but only the negative aspects of social influence were significant. Factors affecting increased adoption (assuming voluntariness) were performance expectancy and facilitating conditions. Findings suggest that increased exposure to online teaching may not be as crucial as the quality of faculty experiences during the pandemic. The rationale for these factor shifts is provided, the effects of institutional support are discussed, the threats and limitations to generalizability are reviewed, and the ramifications for institutions trying to enhance faculty adoption are summarized.

До питання про інституціональне забезпечення публічно-приватного партнерства в Україні

In the context of post-war economic recovery, the problem of institutional support for public-private partnership (PPP) acquires strategic importance. The implementation of the principles of «build back better» and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals are becoming the main tasks for which the PPP is a key tool. International organizations and scientists actively support this approach in Ukraine, but the success of its implementation in post-war conditions is conditioned by effective institutional support. The concept of institutional support for public-private partnership consists in creating conditions and mechanisms that regulate the interaction between the public and private sectors for the joint solution of tasks and the achievement of common goals. It includes a strategic block (development of long-term PPP development strategies that take into account the interests of both parties and define common goals and objectives; sectoral plans for the development of public-private partnerships and regional and municipal PPP development plans); normative and legal block (development of clear and stable legislative norms and normative acts that regulate the conditions of participation of public and private partners, their rights and obligations, as well as mechanisms for resolving controversial issues); organizational unit (creation of relevant organizations or committees responsible for planning, management and control of PPP projects); financial block (definition of financing tools for joint PPP projects and mechanisms for the distribution of financial resources between the public and private sectors); information block (creation of communication mechanisms, promotion of trust and cooperation between sectors for effective interaction). The developed concept of institutional support of the PPP includes a system of norms, mechanisms and tools that regulate the interaction of the public and private sectors. Prerequisites, including the state of public finances, political conditions and others, which must be taken into account to ensure the effectiveness of the PPP in the conditions of post-war economic recovery, are specified. These challenges require adequate institutional support for the successful implementation of public-private partnerships in a renewable economic environment.

МІЖНАРОДНА ДОПОМОГА І ПОСТВОЄННА ВІДБУДОВА ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИХ КРАЇН: ДОСВІД ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ

The reconstruction of Western Europe after the Second World War was one of the greatest successes of economic and foreign policy. The purpose of the article is to analyse the peculiarities of international assistance in the post-war reconstruction of European countries and to implement the available experience for effective implementation in Ukraine. The goals and directions of implementation of the European Recovery Programme (Marshall Plan), financial and institutional support are determined. It is substantiated that the implementation of the Plan contributed to strengthening European cohesion around the relevant political reforms aimed at developing and increasing production, expanding trade, and ensuring stability. The article identifies the main components that ensured the effectiveness of the post-war recovery programme for national economies of Western Europe and suggests the directions for implementation of the European experience in Ukrainian practice, including: optimal and timely combination of political and economic factors corresponding to a particular historical moment; responsibility, validity and comprehensiveness of the programme, which ensured adaptation of specific assistance programmes and measures to local conditions; constructive dialogue with the public; awareness of the responsibility of mutual cooperation and self-help, highly effective institutional support for the programme, etc. It is proved that the effective organisation of international assistance for the restoration and formation of the basis for the post-war reconstruction of the national economy in modern conditions is becoming the most important condition for ensuring the security development of not only Ukraine and Europe, but also sustainable global development. Key words: international assistance, post-war reconstruction, recovery programme, humanitarian assistance.

Development strategy of state economic policy in the field of innovation-oriented production business infrastructure

The article examines issues related to the state's activities in the field of innovation-oriented infrastructure development policy. In the field of innovative entrepreneurship, issues related to various forms of financing innovative projects, such forms of state support as legal, informational, political and other types of assistance are considered. The application of an institutional approach to creating a mechanism for managing structural changes in socio-economic systems in order to increase their resilience in the face of large-scale security challenges is also explored. The main component of such stress-resistance is the ability to create and implement innovations, the formation of innovation-oriented systems. Trends in structural changes in the economy of Ukraine, which have arisen under the influence of war, have been identified, and problems that could threaten resilience to security challenges have been highlighted. The need to transition to an innovation-oriented economy to restore the country's competitiveness in the post-war period is highlighted. In the short-term perspective, the state's strategic priority is the transition from a reproductive to an innovative type of development, which is accompanied by a change in the factors of economic growth and recognition of the ability of economic agents to quickly generate new ideas and their commercialization as the main determinant of business processes. At the same time, the need for effective institutional support to stimulate market participants to innovate has been proven. An institutional mechanism for managing the innovative development of socio-economic systems with the allocation of legislative and organizational support at various structural levels in order to realize the defined goals is proposed. The article analyzes the characteristic features of the innovation-oriented economy and establishes the influence of the state on its formation. The level of innovativeness of the Ukrainian economy was studied and compared with similar indicators of other countries of the world. A number of measures have been proposed to restructure the domestic economy with the aim of transforming it from a raw material-mining model of development to an innovation-oriented economy.

УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ІНСТИТУЦІЙНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ РЕГУЛЯТОРНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ В АСПЕКТІ ЗМІЦНЕННЯ БЕЗПЕКИ СТРАТЕГІЧНО ВАЖЛИВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ УКРАЇНИ

The article is devoted to the problems of improving the institutional support of the state regulatory policy in the aspect of strengthening the security of strategically important enterprises of Ukraine in the conditions of martial law. It is proved that in times of war, the problem of identification of strategically important enterprises and formation of institutional support for their security at the state level is of particular relevance and requires the development of effective forms of implementation of the state regulatory policy in this area. A constructive analysis of the current legislation and scientific approaches to the definition of the category of "strategically important enterprises" was carried out, and an author's definition was proposed, which, unlike the existing ones, focuses on the qualitative characteristics of business entities that should be classified as strategically important. It is substantiated that the basis for the development of effective forms of implementation of state regulatory policy in the direction of ensuring the security of strategically important enterprises is the presence of an effective institutional environment. From the standpoint of the institutional approach, the conceptual foundations of institutional support of state regulatory policy are deepened. It was established that the institutional environment for ensuring the security of strategically important enterprises in Ukraine is underdeveloped. The author identifies the need to improve the current legislation, to form an effective institutional and organizational support and to cluster the national economy on the basis of strategically important enterprises with the possibility of forming integrated corporate structures as the basis for the formation of effective forms of implementation of the state regulatory policy to support and strengthen the security of strategically important enterprises.

Ability of Emotional Regulation and Control as a Stress Predictor in Healthcare Professionals.

Emotional Regulation and Control implies a person’s ability to respond to stressful demands and emotional experiences in a socially acceptable and adaptive way. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the contribution of the ability of emotional regulation and control in the prediction of workplace stress in healthcare professionals. The study included 203 healthcare professionals employed at a hospital in the Republic of Croatia. Data were collected using two validated questionnaires: Questionnaire on Workplace Stressors for Hospital Professionals and Emotional Regulation and Control Questionnaire (ERC). Most respondents (64%) experienced stress in Workplace Organization and Financial Issues factor, while 52.7% experienced stress in Public Criticism factor. The respondents assessed their ability of emotional regulation and control to be low (mean = 55; range = 20−100). The level of experienced stress was significantly higher if the ability of emotional regulation and control was low (Spearman’s Rho = 0.308; p < 0.001). The multivariate regression model (11.2% explained variances; p = 0.001) indicated a greater possibility of severe stress in respondents who have stronger Memory of Emotionally Saturated Content (odds ratio = 1.18; 95% CI = 1.07−1.30). The results of this study signify the need to establish effective institutional support aimed at objectifying stress and strengthening emotional intelligence and empathy in healthcare professionals.

법무보호복지제도의 문제점과 개선방안

Recently, not only the total number of crimes but also the number of violent incidents is rapidly increasing, and more than 100,000 people are released from prison each year. Many of them are unable to return to society smoothly, and the vicious cycle of re-offending and entering correctional facilities is repeating. This is because the current correctional policy and protection support policy for those released from prison are not properly implemented. In the current situation, it can be said that the importance of legal protection and welfare for crime prevention is emphasized more than ever. Therefore, in order to prevent crime and resocialize released prisoners, differentiated and effective institutional support suitable for the characteristics of the target people is necessary from the beginning of release from prison.BR However, it is true that such support is not easy within the current legal system. There is a limit to realizing legal protection and welfare in one law as in the present. Although it is a bit late, an independent bill on legal protection and welfare has been proposed.BR It is impossible to predict which direction the above bill will go, but I hope that it will be the starting point of a paradigm shift in legal welfare.

Health Information Seeking Behaviors on Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among American Social Networking Site Users: Survey Study.

BackgroundIn recent years, medical journals have emphasized the increasingly critical role that social media plays in the dissemination of public health information and disease prevention guidelines. However, platforms such as Facebook and Twitter continue to pose unique challenges for clinical health care providers and public health officials alike. In order to effectively communicate during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly critical for health care providers and public health officials to understand how patients gather health-related information on the internet and adjudicate the merits of such information.ObjectiveWith that goal in mind, we conducted a survey of 1003 US-based adults to better understand how health consumers have used social media to learn and stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic, the extent to which they have relied on credible scientific information sources, and how they have gone about fact-checking pandemic-related information.MethodsA web-based survey was conducted with a sample that was purchased through an industry-leading market research provider. The results were reported with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of 3. Participants included 1003 US-based adults (aged ≥18 years). Participants were selected via a stratified quota sampling approach to ensure that the sample was representative of the US population. Balanced quotas were determined (by region of the country) for gender, age, race, and ethnicity.ResultsThe results showed a heavy reliance on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic; more than three-quarters of respondents (762/1003, 76%) reported that they have relied on social media at least “a little,” and 59.2% (594/1003) of respondents indicated that they read information about COVID-19 on social media at least once per week. According to the findings, most social media users (638/1003, 63.6%) were unlikely to fact-check what they see on the internet with a health professional, despite the high levels of mistrust in the accuracy of COVID-19–related information on social media. We also found a greater likelihood of undergoing vaccination among those following more credible scientific sources on social media during the pandemic (χ216=50.790; φ=0.258; P<.001).ConclusionsThe findings suggest that health professionals will need to be both strategic and proactive when engaging with health consumers on social media if they hope to counteract the deleterious effects of misinformation and disinformation. Effective training, institutional support, and proactive collaboration can help health professionals adapt to the evolving patterns of health information seeking.

What are the barriers and opportunities for continuing professional development for professional services staff in UK HE?

ABSTRACT UK higher education has seen a shift towards greater businesslike operations and accountability, with increasingly specialised support roles and fewer ‘generalist’ administrators; however, professional training, structured career development and planning, and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) have been less well prioritised than similar activities in the academic and research staff groups, and little research currently exists to consider how professional services staff undertake and engage with professional development activities. A quantitative study of professional services staff was conducted in a large Russell Group university, where a significant number of professional services staff reported inequity of treatment compared to their academic colleagues. This paper examines the relationship between effective development review and institutional support for training and engagement with CPD activities by non-academic administrators, and aims to provide practical recommendations for improvements to practice.