Graduate Work Research Articles

Tracer Study and User Satisfaction for Alumni of the Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Program of the FISIP UNNES, Indonesia

Throughout its journey as an educational forum, the sociology and anthropology education study program of Universitas Negeri Semarang has graduated 18 batches. The existence of graduates and access to a job must be known by the institution where graduates take their education because the output provided by graduates is a very important indicator of knowing the quality of education organized by the Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Program. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the absorption of the work field of graduates of the Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Program in 2020-2022, (2) to determine the level of satisfaction of alum users with the performance of graduates of the Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Program in 2020-2022. This research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive approach and cluster sampling technique in sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the tracer study provide an overview of the 168 alums. 51% of graduates work in education, while as many as 49% work in the non-educational sector, such as entrepreneurs and the government sector. Users of graduates (stakeholders) assessed alum performance with good and very good criteria, especially in the categories of ethics, main competencies, proficiency in the use of information technology, communication, teamwork, and personal development. As many as 21% of the graduates chose to continue their studies. The input submitted was obtained from the existing findings: quality in doing social research, improving foreign language skills, and increasing learning related to religion. This input is given as input for efforts to improve the quality of the next Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Program graduates.

ОРНИТОНИМДІК ФРАЗЕОЛОГИЗМДЕРДІҢ ЭТНОМАРКЕРЛІ БЕЙНЕСІ

In current linguistic researches special attention is paid to the linguistic nature of the views of a native speaker on the views of an ethnocommunity on phenomena in the world through the continuity of «language-ethnicity-culture». Accordingly, the mental image that formed under the subtext of ethnocultural semantics of phraseological units created through using ornitonymic components of the Kazakh language is based on the interrelated continuity of the ethnic group’s ideas about the world of birds and the real world. The goal of the research is to perceptvarious fragments of the world picture (worldview) by considering ornitonymic phraseological units in the linguocultural and linguocognitive aspects. As for the scientific and practical significance of the research work, ornitonymic phrasemes are a lexical unit that includes such complex categories as ethnicity, worldview, culture and mentality. Since the article considers problems of such fields of science as cultural linguistics, cognitive linguistics, phraseosemantics, ethnolinguistics, it helps to replenish the theoretical base of these fields and enrich their practical content. Practical results of the research can be reasonably used in lecture materials on a particular research area within the framework of the anthropocentric paradigm, in coursework and graduate work, and in materials of independently conducted research. During the analysis of the ethnomarker image of ornitonymic phraseological units, indecomposable phrases created through the use of ornitonymic components were collected from «Phraseological Dictionaries of the Kazakh Language» (I. Kenesbaev, A. Kaidar, G. Smagulova) and they were comprehensively studied by using descriptive, comparative, explanatory methods through contextual, linguistic and cultural analysis. In this research, the special object of study is ornitonymic phraseological units that are comprehensively examined from a theoretical and practical point of view within the framework of the anthropocentric paradigm. Phrasemes formed by combining ornitonymic components play a significant role in demonstrating ethnocultural heritage in the language of the nation. In the research, the continuity of the parallel between worlds of «birds and people» is shown through the description and use of the ethnocultural meaning of ornithonym phrasemes. Value and practical significance of the research: studying ornitonymic phrases is mainly focused not only on conveying names of birds and their allegorical meanings, but also on the unity of the ethnic group that cannot be separated from the natural world. The priority of the research work is to consider the origin and formation of ornitonymic phrasemes, their cultural semantics, scope of application and semantic field in various aspects. Ornithonymic phraseology accumulates such characteristics of an ethnos as character, behavior, culture, worldview, and through linguistic units it forms an ornithonymic picture of the world in the human mind. Thus, in ornitonymic phraseological units the original national peculiarity of the ethnos and the cognitive activity of imaginative thinking are shown.

Cognitive Styles and Instructional Strategies in Improving Reading Skills of Primary School Pupils in Abia State

The importance of the knowledge of reading to all individuals in order to live effective and active life in the society in which they find themselves is not in doubt. Reading is one of the compulsory disciplines in Nigeria’s education system. Unfortunately, many times, students complain about how to cope with the vast number of reading assignments. This is because they have not learned how to read efficiently. Although it is not only students who are worried about their slow reading pace, little wonder Nnamani (2005) states that the graduate workers or executives should be concerned about improving their reading efficiency because the average Nigerian’s reading speed of about 250 words per minute (250 wpm) is not fast enough to cope with the voluminous reading materials associated with high-flying jobs. Reading efficiently means reading with an average speed of about 600 wpm and a comprehension level of 70%, depending on the complexity of the materials and purpose for reading. Reading is a literacy skill and a fundamental life skill that is necessary for every person. It can be described as a systematic way whereby readers find readable materials by the writer in written form. Therefore, reading means responding to the writer in an understandable way to predict the meaning of the text. According to Nwokocha (2016), reading can be defined as a comprehensive exercise involving the writer, the reader, and the ability to comprehend the written information. Based on the knowledge explosion, the 21st century is faced with the challenge of how to cope with the number of print and computer-assisted media produced annually. Texts are printed to be read. There is also advancement in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which must also be read. This print and electronic media will not be highly utilized without reading ability.

Методы предметной аналитики в высшем образовании как факторы формирования компетенций профессорско-преподавательского состава

The subject of the study is the mechanisms of applying the methods of subject analysis in the higher education system of Russia in the context of the digitalization of the economy. World experience has shown that information technology contributes to progress in various fields, including the substantive analysis of economic processes. The use of digital innovation tools is an important factor in improving the educational process, forming the competencies of the teaching staff and ensuring the global competitiveness of Russian higher education, taking into account Vladimir Putin's Messages to the Federal Assembly dated February 29, 2024. The purpose of the work is to identify the main directions and methods of subject analysis as a driver for the formation of an analytical approach to decision—making that contribute to the successful work of university graduates in the field of industrial policy implementation; expansion of reproductive processes; development of the sphere of servants, trade and other areas of professional activity in the digital environment of reproductive processes. The definition of subject analytics is given. The methods of systematization of information are considered. It is concluded that the key methods of subject analysis have a universal character, which includes determining the purpose of obtaining the necessary data, their list, scope of application; data collection and purification; their visualization and quantitative analysis. The expansion of students' practical work in the digital environment and their acquisition of subject analysis competencies within the framework of educational programs of higher education in Russia is an important area of academic work directly related to the ability to correctly use information, analytical tools and methods in order to solve important problems of economic development of the Russian Federation.

Alumni’s Intention-to-Engage Analysis: Quantitative Approach in Kazakhstani University

This study aims to explore graduates' willingness to participate in and contribute to their alma mater in the Kazakhstani context. Rather than focusing on the activities graduates engage in, such as volunteering and donations, this research seeks to understand graduates' time and desire to participate in various activities, events, and communications. By understanding the average maximum potential of graduates and the categories of activities they are willing to participate in, this research will provide insights for better engaging graduates in the future. The study utilized a quantitative research design, collecting data through a questionnaire adapted from the literature review. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, revealing average lower levels of intention to engage in alumni activities among graduates. The analysis also explored the interaction between graduation year and work position, suggesting that respondents tend to have higher work positions as time passes since graduation. However, no significant differences regarding interest in alumni activities were found between work positions or years after graduation.

Malaysian Quantity Surveying Graduates Work Performance from the Perspectives of Singaporean Employers

Malaysian Quantity Surveying Graduates Work Performance from the Perspectives of Singaporean Employers

A Spectral Analytical Study of Melodic Innovations in the Opera “Aleko” and Rachmaninoff

Abstract The opera “Aleko” is a graduation work composed by Rachmaninoff, for which the opera was born in Russia in the nineteenth century and has a strong literary and artistic value. This study tries to extract the time-frequency melodic characteristics of the opera “Aleko” by using the spectral analysis technique as a research tool combined with the Fourier transform and constant Q transform. From the perspective of quantitative analysis, the innovative laws of Rachmaninoff’s melodic features are summarized with the intention of revealing the great artistic charm of this opera work. The results of the spectral analysis show that the amplitude of the first part of “Aleko” is 27.5dB, which forms its unique “Rach’s style” through its innovative “stepped” meandering tones. At the same time, the rich melodic layers of “Aleko” emphasize the drama of the opera and make the internal structure of the phrases stronger.

Do Reforms Aimed at Reducing Time to Graduation Work? Evidence from the Italian Higher Education System

Do Reforms Aimed at Reducing Time to Graduation Work? Evidence from the Italian Higher Education System

Analysis of Indonesia’s Human Resource Development

Lack of human resource skills and low educational attainment are still problems related to human resources in Indonesia. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which represents 258,000 members in more than 165 countries, one of the main challenges for Indonesian human resources today is competition. They believe that the demand for qualified and trained human resources throughout the world has increased, but productivity and quality of human resources are still very low at present. In Indonesia itself, data shows that the number of workers has a low level of education. The Central Statistics Agency noted that Indonesia’s working population will reach 139.85 million people in August 2023. Based on their level of education, the domestic working population is dominated by elementary school graduates and below, the number reached 51.49 million people or contributed 36.82% of the total working population in the country. Then there were 24.85 million junior high school graduate workers, or 17.77%. Meanwhile, the working population with high school graduates is 28.33 million people or accounts for 20.25%. Meanwhile, 17.33 million Indonesian workers are vocational school graduates. The proportion reached 12.40%. Meanwhile, the population of university graduates is recorded at 14.44 million people, or 10.32% of the total working population nationally. Lastly, the number of workers graduating from Diploma I/II/III is the lowest, namely only 3.41 million people or 2.44%. Education level can indicate the quality and productivity of the workforce. According to the scope of work, the majority of the working population in Indonesia works in the informal sector, namely 59.11%. Meanwhile, the other 40.89% work in the formal sector. Because most human resources have limited skills and a low level of education, it will be difficult to increase the productivity and quality of human resources to compete. In the current era of advanced technology and industrialization, human resources are needed who can develop, think more advanced and are able to adapt to the times. The quality of human resources is the key to the country’s future success. Superior and competitive human resources mean that Indonesia is treated equally and respected by other countries. The quality of Indonesia’s human resources is still weak, therefore training and development needs to be carried out to improve quality. This research aims to analyze human resource development in Indonesia. Data was analyzed qualitatively. The results of the research show that Indonesian human resources have developed through education and training. This can be improved in order to achieve increased quality of human resources.

Crafting professional identities at the bottom of the knowledge economy a critical analysis of managerial discourses

ABSTRACT In the context of labour arbitrage, Romania became home to an expanding nearshoring business service sector. Many graduates work in ‘call centres’: a generic term for various types of customer-oriented services associated with different employment regimes and company structures. This research examines the discursive construction of compliance to precarious work, largely centred on managerial perspectives. Based on in-depth interviews with managers, HR staff, call-centre operators and through the thematic analysis of managerial outlets and career events, the paper unpacks several mechanisms, metaphors, and symbols that maintain young people’s adherence to the demands of work. It is argued that the repertoire of neo-liberal tropes (authenticity, personal development, growth) creates legitimacy for an (arguably) precarious sector in an emerging economy, and ultimately crafts individual­ized working narratives. The paper suggests that young employees appropriate the related structures and the master narratives, whilst lacking a solid repertoire to critically engage with them.

Gap in the Mastery of ICT Soft Skills for Vocational Graduate Workers in Industry: Case Study of LPP Polytechnic

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a global shift toward technical and inventive skills to improve job readiness and productivity. Human resources graduates from diploma levels 3 and 4 must respond with has competitively by adding value from soft skills. This can help them compete in domestic and international job markets. These skills are now required for professional acceptance. This study investigates the role of soft skills in learning and using information technology, the internet, and computers to boost individual and organizational efficiency. This study addresses all research questions and objectives using a combination of methods. We collected quantitative data on technology and innovation mastery ability gaps using online surveys. Comprehensive interviews with educational institutions, government agencies, industry representatives, and vocational diploma level 3 and 4 alumni were also conducted for the study. The data showed no statistically significant difference in alumni' technological proficiency between when they study and when they work. This shows that many former students have learned to use soft skills to boost their professional competitiveness and technical ability. ICT skills improve vocational human resources' employability, making them more competitive and competitive with undergraduate graduates.</p><p> </p>Keywords: Vocational, Soft Skill, Technology, Competencies, productivity, competitiveness

Work readiness of pharmacy graduates: An exploratory study.

IntroductionThe recent global pandemic of Covid-19 caused various disruptions. Among them were face-to-face teaching and learning activities being switched to virtual sessions in accordance with health authorities recommendations. The impact of these changes on work readiness of pharmacy graduates is unknown. AimThis study aims to determine the impact of pharmacy graduate's work readiness, particularly those that had their studies disrupted from the pandemic. MethodsPracticing pharmacists with supervisory experience were interviewed on their opinions on work readiness of early career and intern pharmacists. Specifically, they were asked to comment on work readiness of pharmacy graduates who had their later stage of pharmacy education impacted by the pandemic. Data was transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. This was also supplemented with quantitative data from graduating students in 2020 and 2021 using the Work Readiness Scale. ResultsQualitative feedback showed four themes related to workforce readiness: work competence, social intelligence, personal characteristics, and organizational acumen. Preceptors interviewed noted differences in communication abilities when interacting with patients. However, this improved with time. Quantitative data collected from graduates via the validated Work-Readiness Scale also showed a more positive agreement towards perceived work readiness. These graduates were comfortable with using technology as they had used these extensively in their learning during the pandemic and thus was comfortable in adopting digital health tools in their practice. ConclusionAlthough graduates reported to be work ready, there were gaps in communication skills and confidence levels when interacting with patients, as reported by supervising preceptors. Graduates also described this sense of ‘missing out’ from not having the opportunity to attend face-to-face activities like their originally planned hospital placements and how it impacted their choice of career. As pharmacists continue to play vital roles as members of the broader healthcare workforce, both in clinical and nonclinical settings, learnings from this study should be considered in designing educational activities to train and develop the workforce of the future.

INSPIRE: Development of an Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship

ABSTRACT We developed the Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) to address the changing career landscape that students with an interest in Biophysics, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry face. Third and fourth-year undergraduate Chemistry and Physics students participated in a 4-week, hands-on program that introduced applications of biophysical and biochemical techniques to drug discovery, while simultaneously engaging in a crash course on entrepreneurship and pharma. The principal objective of this inaugural, pilot program was to introduce undergraduate students interested in pursuing a PhD to the interdisciplinary nature of Chemistry and Physics research in the Life Sciences, while simultaneously introducing the idea of translating their future graduate work into a career in biotechnology.

Efficacy of micro credential learning spaces in developing students’ twenty-first century skills: Towards graduate work readiness

Efficacy of micro credential learning spaces in developing students’ twenty-first century skills: Towards graduate work readiness

Computer Based Technical Drawing Practical Competency Training (AutoCad 2022) for Students of SMK 1 Raksana Medan

The aim of PMKM is to provide training and assistance regarding computer-based technical drawing (AutoCad) which is useful for increasing students' competence in drawing. Training and assistance in computer-based technical drawing (Auto Cad) which is useful for increasing students' competence in technical drawing as a preparation for students to enter the world of work and entrepreneurship for vocational school graduates. The method used to resolve the problems that occurred was to use a survey method at SMK 1 Raksana Medan to obtain PMKM data, then the PMKM team formulated training materials, created a training implementation schedule related to time, arranged instructors who would provide training, created activity evaluation designs. The results of implementing PMKM are: Students understand the basic introduction to using AutoCad and the basic commands used for drawing, especially drawing machine components.

The use of major-related knowledge by early career college graduates

ABSTRACT This paper develops a distance score that measures the extent to which college graduates work in jobs requiring knowledge that is related to their college major. For a given individual, this distance score is estimated by taking the Euclidean distance between the knowledge requirements of an individual’s occupation, and the knowledge requirements of the perfectly matching occupations that their major trains individuals for. Using this measure, it is documented that non-perfectly matched graduates of majors with high perfect match rates tend to use major-related knowledge in their jobs to a greater extent than non-perfectly matched graduates of majors with low perfect match rates. This indicates that cross-major differences in perfect match rates tend to understate cross-major differences in major-related knowledge use. Furthermore, average hourly earnings are found to be continuously decreasing in the value of the distance score. This earnings penalty persists when controlling for an individual’s demographic characteristics, as well as their college major.

Developing Students’ Entrepreneurship Competencies through Problem and Project Based Learning Model

Indonesia often faces the problem of a lack of job opportunities which results in high unemployment and fewer opportunities to find work for school graduates. Therefore, teacher innovation is needed in learning to foster student competencies such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and so on, in which these competencies can be summarized as entrepreneurship competencies. Entrepreneurship competencies needs to be cultivated in every student to form an entrepreneurial spirit, so that they can realize economic development and open their own jobs. To build entrepreneurship competencies through internalization in life, learning in schools requires a comprehensive study of the potential of the learning model used by teachers in learning mathematics. Student-centred learning models such as Problem-based Learning and Project-based Learning indirectly build and instill entrepreneurship competencies in students, including creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and independence.

The Athletic Training Student as a Core Member of an Interprofessional Student-Led Clinic: An Educational Technique

Context Athletic trainers (ATs) collaborate with other professionals to improve the health and well-being of their patients. To prepare ATs to care for individuals, communities, and populations, it is important for athletic training students to experience interprofessional (IP) education, social determinants of health (SDOH), and varying health conditions, in a variety of practice settings. Objective To describe an educational technique that provides athletic training students with an IP experience at a student-led clinic. Background Athletic trainers care for clients/patients who have limited resources for health care and personal needs. To care for these individuals, ATs must have collaborative practices that engage them with parents/guardians, school-based social workers, and nurses through a variety of settings, including free/low-cost clinics and social services. A purposeful educational strategy that provides direct clinical experiences using IP education and IP practice to address SDOH in multiple settings is important in preparing future health care providers. Student-led IP clinics provide community-based teaching and learning to prepare students for clinical practice. Description First-year graduate-level athletic training students enrolled in clinical courses participated in this educational technique. A clinical experience provided students the unique opportunity to learn and apply IP practice with students and faculty in multiple academic programs (undergraduate and graduate nursing, undergraduate public health, undergraduate and graduate social work) while caring for underserved individuals and communities in the rural Midwest region. Clinical Advantages This educational strategy positively impacts the community, students, faculty, academic programs, and the university. Participation in community-based IP student-led clinics prepares athletic training students to care for a variety of individuals, populations, and health conditions through a collaborative approach. This approach also addresses gaps in health care delivery, particularly among underserved groups with varying SDOH, while introducing students to practice settings they may not have considered previously. Conclusions Incorporating the athletic training student into an IP student-led clinic provides unique learning opportunities for students to care for underserved individuals, populations, and communities, preparing them to provide whole-person care as clinicians.

Value added of teaching factory learning in services production unit to prepare graduate work readiness

Teaching Factory Learning (TEFA) is a bridge to train students' skills to have work qualifications according to industry needs. The study examined the perspectives of students on TEFA learning in service production units in vocational schools to prepare the graduate work readiness (GWR). Research informants were students of Vocational Schools in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The research was a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection techniques were interviews and observations. Then, the collected data were validated using source triangulation. The research showed that students' perspectives on TEFA learning provided added values in 3 domains: 1) knowledge, 2) skills, and 3) Attitudes. Moreover, TEFA learning was able to prepare students to have competencies according to the needs of performance criteria in the industrial world, increase self-confidence and learning motivation, and foster a mental attitude of independence, responsibility, and industrial work culture.

Pandemic and Information and Communication Technologies for Reducing Bias Among University Graduates and Postgraduate Students

The objective is to analyze how the pandemic is an opportunity for ICT to facilitate thesis development and reduce the bias of graduates and postgraduates. The five items related to ICT and thesis of the work: Comparison of the influence of academic, social and economic factors on the development of research work of students and graduates of graduate schools of the national universities of Tacna and Arequipa, and development of a proposal for change to improve the indicators of research production 2018, applied to 503 people were analyzed. Members of SOPECIN and Ocean SRL were interviewed, who promote the use of the S.O.S. Thesis and the PRISMA methodology was executed, finding 44 articles. The results give scores of less than what they expect for the use of ICT by the teachers of the dictation of the thesis course, the teaching in the use of repositories and internet resources for the state of the art, the times of documentary procedures and the times of procedures of the reviewers, reviewers and advisers. There was a 316% increase in requests for free access to the S.O.S. Thesis, since the beginning of the pandemic. Authors of the state of the art, conclude on the importance of ICT in the university community. It is concluded that implementing software from the first moment they enter the postgraduate program will provide support for the development of the thesis and will reduce the bias between graduates and postgraduates.