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Gender is the Original Sin: Research on the Dilemma of Female Leadership Acquisition in the View of Gender Stereotypes——Field Survey based on the Mass Media Industry

Gender stereotype has been regarded as a common social psychological phenomenon, which mainly refers to the fixed expectations that people in society have for the personality and behavioral characteristics of men and women respectively. For example, women are often expected to be docile, do full-time housework, or play a supporting role. In the professional field, the impact of gender stereotypes is more direct and specific. Gender stereotypes in the industry will greatly affect and even limit an individual’s career identity and occupation planning. In addition, gender stereotypes also play an important role in the construction of leadership. According to former research, men are more likely to gain authority recognition in leadership positions. However, when women show talent in leadership skills, their behavior will be seen as violating gender expectations. In the mass media industry, gender stereotypes have a significant impact on women’s career development, promotion, and leadership acquisition. Although contemporary women have accounted for a certain proportion in office, gender stereotypes still hinder their career advancement and leadership. This article explores whether the media industry provides a workplace environment suitable for women’s career development, especially how gender stereotypes affect women’s career advancement and leadership development in the media industry. This study will provide a new perspective for understanding the complexity of gender bias and women’s career development in the mass media industry.

Особенности аффиксальной комбинаторики терминов энергетической тематики английского языка

The research is devoted to the study of the features of affixal combinatorics of the terms of the energy sphere of the English language as forming the basis of the professional sublanguage. This article presents a morphological analysis of the terms of the energy theme of the English language. The purpose of the study is to determine the features of affixal combinatorics in the terminology of the energy sector. The scientific novelty is that the dominant prefixes and affixes functioning in combination in the energy sector have been identified. The results showed that the potential of affixal combinatorics in English is high, that is, there are terms containing both a prefix and an affix at the same time. Five prefixes are involved in the implementation of affixal combinatorics consisting of 246 terms. The most productive affixal combinations among energy terms are the prefixes eletro- and trans-. The spelling is characterized by both fused and hyphenated prefix addition. The most productive affix combinations among energy terms are the affixes –ic and -ion. The phenomenon of affixal combinatorics is inherent in English terms of any professional field.

Structural and semantic features of abbreviations in the tourism terminology (based on the English language)

The article is devoted to the study of structural and semantic characteristics of abbreviations in the field of tourism. The development of scientific and professional fields and the emergence of new special vocabulary make it relevant to study terms and other units of the language for specific purposes. The tourism sector, as a branch of the economy, is developing dynamically, offering an increasing number of services to its consumers. With the emergence of new types of tourism, new lexical units arise within this subject area. Due to the continuous growth of the tourism terminology, the new vocabulary requires detailed linguistic analysis and systematization, which determines the relevance of the study. Abbreviation is one of the productive ways of word formation in the field of tourism. The purpose of this study is to analyze the structural and semantic features of English abbreviations taken from specialized dictionaries. In the study, the authors used the descriptive method, the method of systematization, the methods of semantic and structural analysis, as well as the method of quantitative counting. The material was classified according to semantic features, identifying a number of lexical and thematic groups that reflect conceptual and categorical features of the tourism sector. The formal characteristics of abbreviations in the tourism subject area are described. Initial abbreviations, clipped words and other types of shortened words are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to a detailed analysis of the structure of abbreviations. The most productive syntactic models for abbreviation making are described. Due to a great number of the names of organizations, which consist of many components, multicomponent abbreviations prevail.

Making Transparency Advocates: An Educational Approach Towards Better Algorithmic Transparency in Practice

Concerns about the risks and harms posed by artificial intelligence (AI) have resulted in significant study into algorithmic transparency, giving rise to a sub-field known as Explainable AI (XAI). Unfortunately, despite a decade of development in XAI, an existential challenge remains: progress in research has not been fully translated into the actual implementation of algorithmic transparency by organizations. In this work, we test an approach for addressing the challenge by creating transparency advocates, or motivated individuals within organizations who drive a ground-up cultural shift towards improved algorithmic transparency. Over several years, we created an open-source educational workshop on algorithmic transparency and advocacy. We delivered the workshop to professionals across two separate domains to improve their algorithmic transparency literacy and willingness to advocate for change. In the weeks following the workshop, participants applied what they learned, such as speaking up for algorithmic transparency at an organization-wide AI strategy meeting. We also make two broader observations: first, advocacy is not a monolith and can be broken down into different levels. Second, individuals' willingness for advocacy is affected by their professional field. For example, news and media professionals may be more likely to advocate for algorithmic transparency than those working at technology start-ups.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity dynamics and commitment profiles of comparator clinical Radiography and related medical radiation science journals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity dynamics and commitment profiles of comparator clinical Radiography and related medical radiation science journals.

Exploring the impact of cross-cultural training on cultural competence and cultural intelligence: a narrative systematic literature review

IntroductionCross-cultural training programs are widely used to enhance cultural competence and cultural intelligence (CQ) across various professional fields. This narrative systematic literature review examines training strategies from various fields to identify the most effective approaches for application in sports. It addresses two key research questions: (1) What training components have been used in the delivery of these training programs? (2) What is their effectiveness in improving cultural intelligence and cultural competence?MethodsA systematic search was conducted to identify qualitative and quantitative studies published between 2000 and 2023. A total of 27 articles met the inclusion criteria. These articles describe the type of training program delivered, the activities performed, and their outcomes on participants’ cultural competence and/or cultural intelligence. Programs were categorized on delivery methods (didactic, experiential, or mixed) and information was extracted on training content, participants, duration, and timing.ResultsMost programs used mixed delivery methods that combined lectures, educational tasks and experiential activities. They showed positive, though not always statistically significant, impact on participants’ cultural competence and/or cultural intelligence.DiscussionIn sports, tailored programs that address culture- and sport-relevant knowledge, skills and communication may help coaches navigate cultural differences.

Operational Mechanisms and Challenges of the Gig Economy on Upwork

This study explores the operational mechanisms and dual impacts of the gig economy on the labor market through a case study of the Upwork platform. The gig economy offers unprecedented flexibility and global opportunities, particularly evident in professional fields such as software development, design, writing, and translation. However, this economic model also brings employment instability and high competitive pressure, especially for newcomers who may struggle to find suitable work due to platform algorithm biases, leading to talent loss and jeopardizing platform sustainability. Moreover, the subjective evaluation of work quality and inadequate dispute resolution mechanisms often lead to conflicts between users and workers. Despite data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 showing that 34% of American workers participated in the gig economy, indicating its positive contribution to society, platforms and regulators need to further refine evaluation and compensation mechanisms to ensure fairness and efficiency. This paper suggests that by optimizing algorithms and assessment systems, and in conjunction with protective government policies, the fairness and sustainability of the gig economy can be effectively enhanced, creating positive outcomes for all participants.

Gender Bias in Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Literature Review on Perspectives and Implications

This article examines how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems reflect pre-existing gender biases and explores their implications in social and technological contexts. While GenAI holds transformative potential in healthcare, employment, and finance, it also poses considerable risks concerning diversity in training data, development teams, and other factors that can reinforce stereotypical representations and discriminatory decisions, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to mitigate these issues. The study employs a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines, complemented by thematic analysis to identify key patterns. Articles published between 2020 and 2024 were reviewed, focusing on the nature, origins, and implications of gender biases in GenAI. The thematic analysis enabled the identification of emerging trends and proposed solutions, providing a comprehensive view of current limitations and priority areas for future research. The findings reveal that gender biases in GenAI manifest at various levels, ranging from algorithms reinforcing stereotypes to underrepresentation in generated images. The implications include the reinforcement of social inequalities and the erosion of user trust in GenAI systems. However, strategies such as diversifying development teams, using representative datasets, designing equity-aware algorithms, and establishing robust regulations are highlighted as ways to address these challenges. This article contributes to academic and professional fields by offering a detailed analysis of gender biases in GenAI, identifying practices and strategies to build unbiased systems. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of raising public awareness and fostering education on gender biases in GenAI to create more critical and informed users.

A system architecture for mixed reality systems in vocational schools in Indonesia

In Indonesia, vocational schools are less favored compared to K -12 schools. Unfortunately, graduates from vocational schools do not fulfill the minimum requirements set by industries, particularly in the current era of industry revolution 5.0. This revolution aims to establish society 5.0, where humans and robots collaborate closely to achieve improved work outcomes. One technique to enhance the proficiency of graduates and prepare them for the workforce is by implementing a mixed-reality system. that will effectively address a multitude of issues and significantly enhance the caliber of graduates and before the implementation of mixed reality (MR) systems, it is necessary to create system architecture diagrams to ensures that the system can be utilized not only in specific schools but also in any vocational school in Indonesia. This study comprises 5 participants, including experts from both the professional and academic fields, who possess extensive knowledge in the domains of metaverse, MR systems, and information systems. The methodology employed in this study draws inspiration from James Martin’s rapid application development (RAD). The result of this study is a validated system architectural diagram, endorsed by experts, which depicts a metaverse-based MR system designed specifically for vocational schools in Indonesia

The ability construction of multi-scene knowledge generalization extraction in English context based on BERT

In order to study the construction of English knowledge graphs and efficiently process English information, this paper proposes a generalization knowledge extraction system based on BERT, which effectively extracts English information across multiple scenarios. Ablation experiments on three datasets and comparison experiments with SDP-LSTM and CNN classical models validate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed BERT model. Experiments show that its unique structure can better learn effective semantic features, and on this basis, it integrates the three external features of keywords, entity information, and entity type. This minimizes the loss of critical information and further improves the knowledge extraction performance of BERT models. In the future, the knowledge extraction effect of this model in specific professional fields can be further explored, and the model can be optimized to produce practical value.

MULTIMEDIA LECTURE AS A FACTOR IN ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LEARNING PROCESS IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE DOCTORS

Education is one of the key institutions of personality socialization, aimed at shaping individuals capable of self-development, adapting to new fields of activity, analyzing novel situations, assessing them, and making informed decisions. In modern higher medical education, societal demands for the professional training of future medical specialists have significantly increased. The primary objective is to align students' knowledge with contemporary professional standards. One of the priority directions for achieving this goal is revising traditional approaches to organizing the university’s educational environment. The modernization of the higher education system necessitates the integration of modern teaching methods, the adoption of innovative instructional strategies, and the introduction of new forms and techniques in the educational process. As various professional fields continue to advance, the demand for high-quality education and well-trained specialists also rises. This underscores the necessity of implementing interactive teaching methods and advanced educational tools. Special attention must be given to reforming the structure of lectures, shifting from a passive transmission of educational material to a dynamic and interactive learning process. This transformation aims to foster active and meaningful engagement within the teacher-material-student system. One of the most effective approaches in modern medical education is the integration of multimedia technologies. A particularly promising and impactful tool in the professional training of future doctors is the multimedia lecture. This innovative lecture format enables the integration of hypertext and multimedia elements, significantly enhancing information delivery. By combining audio, video, and animation effects into a cohesive presentation, multimedia lectures help direct students' visual attention to key concepts, making the learning process more engaging, vivid, and logically structured. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of education but also stimulates cognitive interest, boosts student motivation, and contributes to the development of essential professional qualities.

Um olhar sobre o Traço Narcisista, a Consciência sobre a Segurança Cibernética e Custos de Violação: um estudo com estudantes e profissionais da área contábil

Objective: To analyze the influence of cybersecurity awareness and narcissistic personality traits on breach cost awareness. Method: Descriptive research with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a survey of two samples: 262 accounting students and 166 accounting professionals. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were applied. Results: Both students and professionals struggled with classifying breach costs and reporting them in financial statements. Cybersecurity awareness enabled professionals to understand the impacts of these costs better and feel more confident in their classification. Among students with stronger narcissistic traits, overconfidence led to reports of greater cybersecurity awareness; however, they failed to acknowledge their difficulties in classifying and reporting these costs. Professionals exhibited higher narcissistic scores and demonstrated greater knowledge in reporting breach costs in financial statements. Contributions: The findings contribute to the literature, as empirical evidence on this topic remains limited, and offer practical implications for the professional field. They encourage reflection among companies and accounting education institutions on the need to develop specialized courses and content on cybersecurity, equipping accountants and aspiring accountants to recognize the financial impacts of cyberattacks.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА ГОТОВНІСТЬ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ КАР’ЄРИ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ СФЕРИ КРЕАТИВНИХ ІНДУСТРІЙ: ОПЕРАЦІЙНИЙ ТА ОСОБИСТІСНИЙ КОМПОНЕНТИ

An important concept in modern organizational psychology is psychological readiness for a professional career. This construct has been actively studied by various Ukrainian researchers (Karamushka, 2000; Karamushka, 2022; Shelenkova, 2016). In previous publications, the author of this article has explored the concept of psychological readiness for a professional career, in particular its components in the context of the creative industries, including value-motivational, cognitive components, as well as the concept of subjective and objective career success of employees in this professional field. This article aims to study the peculiarities of the operational and personal components of psychological readiness for a professional career of employees in the creative industries. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were formulated: 1. To analyze the relationship between the components of the operational component of psychological readiness for a professional career of employees in the creative industries with micro-level factors (employee characteristics) and meso-level factors (organization characteristics). 2. To analyze the relationship of the personal component of psychological readiness for a professional career of employees in the creative industries with micro-level and meso-level factors. 3. To analyze the overall the relationships of operational and personal components of psychological readiness with micro and meso-level factors. In general, the article describes the specifics of these components. It is shown that a relationship exists between their components and micro-level and meso-level factors that affect their development. The established regularities and described peculiarities can be significant in managing their career and can be used both by employees and by HR professionals.

Educational simulation as a tool for designing a personal educational environment for future teachers

Introduction. The goal of digital transformation is to provide effective information support to participants in educational relations within the framework of organizing the process of obtaining education and managing educational activities, including through the introduction of digital technologies. Digital technologies have enormous transformative potential in the field of education, being dominant in the development of education and leading to qualitative changes in this area [2]. That is, they have inexhaustible potential for personalizing the educational environment in all types of educational organizations. One of the current digital tools is digital educational simulations, which allow students to gain practical skills and experience in a safe and controlled environment. This is especially important for the professional field related to education, since the mistakes of teachers can have serious consequences.Materials and methods. The phenomenon of educational simulation is considered, its educational and educational potential is analyzed. The work uses methods of analysis of scientific literature, analysis, generalization and systematization of data, testing and surveys.Results. The authors identified and described the main trends in the development of educational simulation, analyzed the educational potential of simulation in an interactive and contextual environment. A comparative analysis of educational simulation scenarios is carried out in relation to possible individual educational results (IER) that will be formed among students. The effectiveness of digital educational simulations for improving the assimilation of educational material by future teachers was confirmed as part of a pedagogical experiment based at Minin University.Discussion and conclusions. With the help of simulations, you can increase the effectiveness of training, speed up the process of mastering new skills and improve the quality of training of future teaching staff. In addition, educational simulations provide a wide range of opportunities to increase the competitiveness of a university graduate. Also, educational simulations can be used to increase the motivation of students, since they provide the opportunity for a practice-oriented format for studying a topic, which may be more attractive than theoretical study of the material. And also to contribute to the formation and development of ethical guidelines for organizing interaction with participants in the educational process in a gentle manner for further transfer to situations of face-to-face interaction.

Training course «Psychology of Professional Career in Creative Industries»

Introduction. Peculiarities of pursuing a professional career in various professional fields is an important area of research in organizational psychology. The study of pursuing a professional career in creative industries is of considerable scientific interest, as creative industries have become an important segment of national and global economies. Aim: To develop a training course for preparing creative industries workers for pursuing a professional career. Results. The proposed training course is 52 academic hours long and includes an introductory part, six thematic training sessions and a concluding part. In line with the technological approach proposed by L. Karamushka (2022), the training sessions consist of introductory, diagnostic and developmental components, which, include appropriate interactive techniques. Home assignments are also included in each training session. Conclusions. The training course “Psychology of Professional Career in Creative Industries” can be used for psychological preparation of individuals who plan or have already started building their own professional careers in the creative industries.

Non-Technical Engineering Skills in Technical Vocational Education: Literature Review and Systematization the Non-Tech Skills in Congruence with the Professional Field with Some Examples

The article reviews and emphasizes the significance of non-technical skills in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to improve the employability of graduates. It identifies communication, problem-solving, teamwork, self-management, and adaptability as crucial competencies that are integral to technical field programs, rather than as supplementary parergon skills in the technical field programs. The post-pandemic landscape, local war conflicts has heightened intensively the importance of emotional intelligence and professionalism in the workplace. Employers prioritize these transferable skills alongside technical abilities when achieving quality standards and measure efficiency. The article advocates for integrating non-technical skills into the curricula of TVET institutions in broad a scale thus enhancing and transforming educational methods, and assessments to better prepare students for competitive and changing industries. It also highlights the relevance of Professional Ethics in engineering education, suggesting that ethical considerations should be woven into academic programs.

Implications of Marginalized Stakeholders to Infrastructure Projects Success in Nigeria.

The successful implementation of projects has been significantly impacted by the marginalization or omission of stakeholders in various aspects of organizational, project, or community management, including decision-making and resource distribution. In Nigeria, the practice of neglecting these key participants in infrastructure initiatives has led to substantial consequences for project timelines, financial allocations, and adherence to project specifications. The objective of this study is to investigate the implications of the exclusion of stakeholders in infrastructure projects success in Nigeria. A comprehensive survey was administered to gather data from 501 individuals representing various professional fields, including engineering, technology, technical work, contracting, consulting, and local community involvement. These participants were associated with three selected infrastructure projects in Nigeria. The survey respondents were categorized into three distinct groups: Project Managers, Design Consultants, and Local Community Residents. The research examined five crucial aspects: (1) how communities are involved in discussions and deliberations about infrastructure projects, (2) the extent of residents/communities participation in making decisions, (3) the consideration of stakeholders' attributes, including their knowledge, influence, power, and interests, (4) the various strategies, both collaborative and aggressiveness, employed by stakeholders to influence projects, and (5) how the perceived legitimacy and urgency of issues influence stakeholders' choice of aggressive tactics. Using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software, a descriptive analysis of the data to assess the extent of stakeholder exclusion from infrastructure projects in Nigeria was conducted. The study revealed several crucial findings about infrastructure projects in Nigeria: (1) Community engagement is limited, with 38.9% of participants agreeing and 37.7% disagreeing that local inhabitants are actively involved in discussions about these developments. (2) A considerable 45% of respondents disagreed that residents and communities are included in the decision-making process, indicating widespread exclusion. (3) A narrow majority (47.9%) of those surveyed believe that Nigerian infrastructure projects consider stakeholders' characteristics, knowledge, power, and interests. (4) The majority of participants (55.4%) indicated that stakeholders employed both collaborative and confrontational tactics to influence infrastructure projects. (5) 55.2% of respondents concurred that the perceived legitimacy and urgency of issues are the primary factors driving stakeholders' confrontational approaches in Nigerian infrastructure initiatives. The study results suggest that neglecting stakeholders can negatively impact infrastructure projects. Therefore, it is crucial for Nigerian project managers and design consultants to understand the possible adverse outcomes of stakeholder exclusion, which may result in project delays and abandonment. To ensure the effective execution of infrastructure projects in Nigeria, both government and private sector project sponsors must recognize all stakeholders and consider their perspectives. It is advised that project initiators engage all key stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning to final completion.

Feasibility, acceptance and effects of pulsed magnetic field therapy in patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome : Arandomized controlled pilot study.

The aim of this randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study was to explore the feasibility, acceptance and effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) in patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome. A total of 20 patients were included in the study. They were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 10, male:female = 4 : 5, age = 45 ± 9 years) and aplacebo group (n = 10, m:f = 4:6, age: 39 ± 23 years). APapimi™ Delta professional electromagnetic field therapy device was used for treatment. Controls received aplacebo PEMF. In total 10 PEMF sessions (30 min., 2× per week) were applied. Physical performance, health-related quality of life, fatigue, work ability, sleep, pain, anxiety and depression were assessed at baseline, posttreatment and at follow-up 5 weeks after treatment. Feasibility and acceptance were assessed posttreatment. The intervention group showed anotable improvement in the 6 minutes walking test. The use of PEMF improved fatigue (measured with the Brief Fatigue Inventory and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory). Also, the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Insomnia Severity Index, the Work Ability Index and most subscales of the Short Form (SF) 36 questionnaire showed improvement. From the placebo group three patients dropped out. There were no drop-outs in the intervention group. In the intervention group, PEMF was well-accepted and patients showed very good adherence. The results of this pilot study indicate that PEMF is feasible and well accepted. Furthermore, this study population showed improvements in physical and mental health in the intervention group. This study is apromising contribution to this growing research field and provides the required evidence for future efficacy studies on PEMF for post-COVID-19patients.

Challenges of Simultaneous Interpreting

Simultaneous interpreting faces a lot of challenges, which the interpreters should try to overcome. Nowadays it is of crucial importance to discuss such scenes and find solutions. Globalization has brought about a series of prompt developments in the professional field of multilingual communication, consequently widening the concept of translation in general and interpreting particularly. The concept even diverges to cover wide-range of recently introduced activities as sub-dubbing, sub-titling and localizing. Hence, interpreting as an old practice has revived even more to become a significant profession governed by a broad set of theories defining its practice. The need becomes even more intense or powerful in the case of deaf who use sign language and those who are not suffering any hearing disability and they seek to communicate with each other. The job of the interpreter is to understand the meanings and purposes expressed in the source language and reflect them into the target language candidly with utmost care. Consequently, interpreters should adhere steadfastly to a professional Code of Conduct or moral precepts to enlist confidentiality. Hence, interpreting is a greatly challenging career but a rewarding one for those who own a brilliant mastery of languages.

The Development Mode and Development Strategy of Sino-Foreigncooperation on the Education in Local Universities

This study explores the evolution and dynamics of Sino-foreign cooperation in Chinese universities, delineating its historical progression through three distinct stages. Beginning in the 1980s, collaborative initiatives with the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Canada, and Hong Kong laid the foundation for subsequent developments. The shift towards prioritizing academic education, particularly in professional fields, marked the second stage (1995-2003). The third stage (2003-present) witnessed continuous improvement, increased scale, and the integration of modern educational means, including online and distance education. The study employs qualitative analysis, utilizing interviews with four managers of Sino-foreign cooperative schools. The objectives of the study are to understand the meaning of Sino-foreign cooperation, discuss the tendency of the development mode of Sino-foreign cooperation and suggest the development of Sino-foreign cooperation on education. Results reveal the diverse perspectives on the meaning of Sino-foreign cooperation, emphasizing leadership roles, negotiation skills, curriculum design, and teaching methods. Preferences for development modes vary among respondents, with some favoring joint courses for systematic professional knowledge, and others preferring independent colleges for systematic planning, and the choice is influenced by factors like student numbers. Suggestions for future development include designing attractive courses, fostering active student participation, providing cross-cultural training, establishing a stricter quality assurance system, and ensuring compliance with international cooperation policies and regulations. In conclusion, the study provides insights into the historical progression and current dynamics of Sino-foreign cooperation in education. The recommendations underscore the need for a holistic approach, considering student engagement, cultural competence, and adherence to international standards to ensure sustainable and effective collaboration in education.