High School Graduates Research Articles

Collaboration Skills in Vocational Schools in The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

In 2018, the technology, business and ICT (information and communication technology) sectors were the sectors that received the most new students at the vocational school level. Jobs in the ICT sector are one of the sectors that are really needed in Indonesia. There are more job vacancies in the ICT sector for vocational schools than for high schools. However, in the 2015-2019 period, the number of ICT sector workers with high school graduates was higher than vocational school graduates. The soft skill that is most needed in ICT sector jobs is collaboration. The main objective of this literacy study is to describe learning methods to improve collaboration skills in vocational high school students in the ICT field. Systematic literacy study using the PICOC framework is the method used. The results of this literacy study are in the form of descriptions related to: 1. The concept of collaboration; 2. Challenges and obstacles; 3. Learning activities to improve collaboration skills. It was found that problem-based learning (PBL) can improve collaboration abilities. To be suited to the world of work, it is necessary to integrate the Scrum model to develop vocational school students' collaboration skills in the field of ICT.

Age and hiring for high school graduate Hispanics in the United States

Age and hiring for high school graduate Hispanics in the United States

Parental involvement and education outcomes of their children

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of parental involvement on the education outcomes of their children, specifically focusing on the completion of high school. It extends the existing literature by considering the characteristics of both children and parents, and by examining non-school-related parental involvement in a child’s everyday life. The analysis utilizes a publicly available database, the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, with a sample of American respondents born between 1983 and 1984 who lived with both birth parents during their early teenage years. The study employs simple logistic regression and subclassification on propensity score to estimate causal treatment effects. The results indicate that higher parental involvement is associated with an increased probability of high school graduation, while stricter parental behaviour is found to decrease the expected likelihood of completing high school.

Factors associated with the job satisfaction of autistic adults

BackgroundFollowing high school graduation, autistic adults are more likely to be disengaged from participation in employment opportunities. The autistic individuals who do obtain jobs, often experience lower rates of employment, work fewer hours, and receive less pay when compared to other non-autistic adults. However, few researchers have explored outcomes associated with the satisfaction of autistic people while in the workplace. MethodTherefore, this study aimed to determine the factors associated with the job satisfaction of autistic workers. Autistic adults who were at least 18 years of age, employed in the United States, and worked at least 10 h per week at the time of data collection were included in the current study. A linear regression was conducted to determine whether social support positively predicted the job satisfaction of autistic workers and mediation analysis was conducted to determine whether person-environment fit mediated the relationship between work volition and job satisfaction. Results121 autistic employees completed a battery of assessments to determine the predictors associated with job satisfaction. A linear regression revealed that social support in the workplace was significantly associated with job satisfaction, and a mediation analysis demonstrated that person-environment fit partially mediated the relationship between work volition and job satisfaction. ConclusionsThe findings of this study suggest the need for more widespread training among employers and co-workers, to reframe current understandings of autistic people. With improved knowledge, acceptance, and support, the employment context may foster positive work experiences for autistic people.

Precollege Risk Markers for College Rape and Verbal Sexual Coercion: Same or Different?

Verbal sexual coercion (VSC) and rape are common experiences among college women. Although they have been theorized to involve different risk markers, few prospective studies have examined predictors of VSC and rape separately. The present prospective study was designed to identify precollege risk markers for VSC and rape in first-year college women, with the goal of considering the degree to which they overlap or differ. Women (N = 449) recruited from the community just prior to high school graduation completed measures of sexual victimization (SV) since age 14 but prior to college, sexual refusal assertiveness, high school heavy episodic drinking (HED), college drinking intentions, and sociosexuality. Follow-up surveys at the end of the first and second college semesters assessed VSC and rape. Using the Sexual Experiences Survey's severity scoring method, women were classified into one of three groups according to the most severe type of SV reported in the first year of college: neither VSC nor rape (71%), VSC (16%), and rape (13%). Most women who experienced rape (73%) also experienced VSC. Precollege SV and college drinking intentions predicted both rape and VSC. Sexual refusal assertiveness and high school HED did not independently predict either form of victimization. Sociosexuality predicted rape but not VSC. Findings suggest a substantial overlap in the predictors of VSC and rape and support the severity continuum underlying many conceptualizations of SV.

Eğitim Alanında Gelişmiş Ülkelerin Öğretmen Yetiştirme Sistemleri

As we live through the first quarter of the twenty-first century, society's expectation of qualified teachers continues to increase as always. It is a justified and undeniable fact that there is such an expectation in practice. The effort to train and develop teachers is a process that should be considered integrally during the period from the selection of the profession to the termination of the profession, the first dimension of this process is the determination of teacher candidates. There are some basic elements that should be considered in theory and practice in teacher education. When these elements are considered with the system approach; it can be considered in three basic dimensions as inputs, processes and products or outputs. In teacher education, entrance characteristics are very important because the entrance characteristics of teacher candidates and candidates constitute the input. Thanks to the Bologna reforms in education, the minimum qualification period for becoming a teacher has increased. Institutions that train teachers in European Union countries generally conduct education at the undergraduate level. In addition, student selection in European countries is usually carried out with high school graduation exams in Turkey and in some countries with a university entrance exam. In most European countries, three or more criteria are applied when selecting students for teacher training programs. Aptitude tests in which individual and group practice are questioned, interviews in which the candidates' motivations are questioned, language and literacy skills, arithmetic skills are questioned. While education authorities apply these exams in most countries, institutional-level authorities also share responsibility in some countries. The same or similar situation is often applied in other developed countries. Key Words: Education, Education System, Teacher Training Systems, Developed Countries

Perceptions of forest product businesses employees in Turkey regarding occupational health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably brought up the issue of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for businesses in Turkey. In this global pandemic, strategies developed to effectively address OHS risks and eliminate them with reliable, high-quality data have gained importance. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of employees in the forest products industry in Turkey regarding the OHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample of the descriptive and analytical study consisted of a total of 371 employees in forest product businesses located in Turkey. The sample of the study was determined by the purpose-based sampling method. Data were collected both online and face-to-face from June 2022 to October 2022. The data were obtained using the Questionnaire of Employee and Business Characteristics and the Scale of Employees' Perceptions on the OHS (S-POHS) adapted by Özden (2022). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and calculated by descriptive analyses, pairwise comparison tests and multivariate regression analyses. 39.1% of the employees with a mean age of 34.12±8.78 years are high school graduates and 61.5% are workers. Significant differences were found in the S-POHS average scores of the employees in the businesses that produce paper-cardboard, have operated for less than 20 years, have a partnership structure with foreign capital and have an OHS Management System Quality Certificate (p < 0.05). While a positive OHS perception level has already been achieved in the forest products industry in business administrations and by employees, it is clear that this should not be lost and it should be prepared for the next crises by adding new applications.

The Demographic Factor in Shaping State Policy for Higher Education of Ukraine

The article examines key indicators of the demographic crisis in Ukraine, highlighting manifestations of the nation’s aging and natural population decline.It’s determined that understanding and analyzing the demographic situation allows for predicting changes in the size and structure of the student population, which is crucial for the effective development of higher education in Ukraine. Considering the trends of declining birth rates and an aging population, it is important to adapt admission strategies for students and educational programs accordingly. The examination of the demographic crisis helps identify key challenges, such as a decrease in the number of high school graduates, which can impact competition within the higher education environment.The trends examined in the article, including the decline in the birth rate of the Ukrainian population, the aging of the nation, the level of migration, and the loss of the civilian population due to the war, enable us to characterize the situation in Ukraine as depopulation. Notable changes in the demographic landscape and shifts in the population structure occurred after February 24, 2022, including irreversible human losses, population emigration (over 10 million people), and a decline in the average birth rate. A correlation was identified between the number of births each year and the dynamics of educational services’ capacity. It was observed that higher education in Ukraine will confront significant demographic challenges in the next 17 years. In the context of the strategic goal to restore Ukraine’s human capital, the article suggests viewing higher education as an effective instrument of state policy in a cyclical process: attaining higher education, integrating graduates into the national economy, ensuring financial stability, fostering active citizenship, and promoting loyalty to the state—all contributing to an improvement in the demographic situation.

(364) Development of a Men’s Health Report Card for the State of Florida

Abstract Introduction Collecting regional health data that identifies causes of morbidity and mortality is imperative in order to guide the planning and implementation of programs and policies that will ultimately improve men’s health. Unintentional impact accidents are a major source of morbidity and mortality for young males across the United States. Other potentially reversible behaviors that have adverse behaviors that n’s health include smoking, vaping, and failing to undergo recommended cancer screenings. Corroborating this data on a regional level within our state of Florida, as well as understanding the prevalence of activities and behaviors that may adversely impact men’s health is important to build a strategy that reverses these trends. Objective The overarching goal was to develop a Men’s Health Report Card for the State of Florida which elucidated important health data that could be used to drive an evidence-based men’s health initiative for our state. In this study, we sought to evaluate the impact of accidental injuries on mortality and define specifics associated with those accidental injuries that may be used to mitigate the incidence of accidental deaths, Methods Data was obtained from various sources to develop a Men's Health Report Card for the State of Florida. The sources include the United States Census Bureau (USCB), the State Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health (FDH). The demographic data obtained from the USCB includes information on the population size, age distribution, race, and ethnicity breakdown within Florida. FDH contributed health indicator data from multiple sources. This data includes information from death certificates, providing insight into the leading causes of death for men in Florida, including COVID-19 death reports specific to gender and age. USCB American Community Survey provides data on social determinants of health, such as high school graduation rates and income levels falling below the federal poverty guidelines. CDC National Center for Health Statistics Mortality in the United States Report provides data on life expectancy in Florida and the United States organized by race and sex. The data spanned from the years 2015 and 2018. Results Figure 1 highlights some of the important information that was gleaned with regard to the state of Men’s Health in Florida. On average, Floridian men had a 5- year shorter life expectancy at birth than their female counterparts. Leading causes of male deaths in our state include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lung disease, and cerebrovascular disease. The relative incidence of these sources of mortality is age dependent. It is notable that among young males, ages 18-54 years old, unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide accounted for approximately 75% of male deaths. With respect to health behaviors: smoking and vaping, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, alcohol abuse, and not wearing a seat belt remain highly prevalent among Floridian males. Notable among the cancer screenings, 30% of Floridian men over 50 years have never had a colonoscopy and 40% of men 50 years and older have never had a serum PSA test. Finally, it is notable that 15% of Floridian males could not see a physician due to cost, and close to 20% had no healthcare insurance coverage. Conclusions The State of Florida Men’s Health Report card defines significant causes of morbidity and mortality for Floridian males. As can be seen in this report, many of the sources of morbidity and mortality arise from unhealthy lifestyle choices, which if addressed could potentially reverse some of these trends. Racial, ethnic, and geographic health disparities among Floridian males exist and will require further work in the future to remedy this situation. Disclosure No.

A Bridge to Graduation: Post-Secondary Effects of an Alternative Pathway for Students Who Fail High School Exit Exams

Abstract High school exit exams are meant to standardize the quality of public high schools and to ensure that students graduate with a set of basic skills and knowledge. Evidence suggests that a common perverse effect of exit exams is an increase in dropout for students who have difficulty passing tests, with a larger effect on minority students. To mitigate this, some states offer alternative, non-tested pathways to graduation for students who have failed their exit exams. This study investigates the post-secondary effects of an alternative high school graduation program. Compared with similar students who fail to complete high school, those students who take the alternative pathway have better post-secondary outcomes in both education and employment. Compared with similar students who retake exit exams to graduate, those who eventually graduate through an alternative project-based pathway have lower college enrollment, but similar employment outcomes.

Do pre-transplant cultural factors predict health-related quality of life after kidney transplantation?

Post-transplant health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is associated with health outcomes for kidney transplant (KT) recipients. However, pretransplant predictors of improvements in post-transplant HRQOL remain incompletely understood. Namely, important pretransplant cultural factors, such as experience of discrimination, perceived racism in healthcare, or mistrust of the healthcare system, have not been examined as potential HRQOL predictors. Also, few have examined predictors of decline in HRQOL post-transplant. Using data from a prospective cohort study, we examined HRQOL change pre- to post-transplant, and novel cultural predictors of the change. We measured physical, mental, and kidney-specific HRQOL as outcomes, and used cultural factors as predictors, controlling for demographic, clinical, psychosocial, and transplant knowledge covariates. Among 166 KT recipients (57% male; mean age 50.6 years; 61.4%>high school graduates; 80% non-Hispanic White), we found mental and physical, but not kidney-specific, HRQOL significantly improved post-transplant. No culturally related factors outside of medical mistrust significantly predicted change in any HRQOL outcome. Instead, demographic, knowledge, and clinical factors significantly predicted decline in each HRQOL domain: physical HRQOL-older age, more post-KT complications, higher pre-KT physical HRQOL; mental HRQOL-having less information pre-KT, greater pre-KT mental HRQOL; and, kidney-specific HRQOL-poorer kidney functioning post-KT, lower expectations for physical condition to improve, and higher pre-KT kidney-specific HRQOL. Instead of cultural factors, predictors of HRQOL decline included demographic, knowledge, and clinical factors. These findings are useful for identifying patient groups that may be at greater risk of poorer post-transplant outcomes, in order to target individualized support to patients.

Professional Nursing Care Applied to The Individual Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease: A Case Report

Crohn's disease, which is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases, is an intestinal disease with acute exacerbations and can involve any part from the mouth to the anus. The objective of this case report was to prepare a nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with 'Crohn's Disease' by using the nursing diagnoses in the North American Nurses Diagnosis Association (NANDA) classification system. The patient was a female, married, a high school graduate, and a 36-year-old housewife. The patient was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a result of laboratory and radiologic imaging in a hospital where she applied with severe abdominal pain in 2006. The patient received medical treatment for about two years and overcame the attack period of the disease. On April 11, 2022, the patient went to the Emergency Department of a university hospital with abdominal pain and fatigue. The patient's detailed laboratory findings and radiologic imaging were obtained, and she was admitted to the Gastroenterohepatology Service. It is very important that quality health care services are provided to individuals with poor health status by nurses, who are among the leading health professionals. It was observed that planning the patient's care according to the North American Nurses Diagnosis Association (NANDA) Classification System and analyzing the data according to the sub-dimensions of the model provided quick solutions for the patient's problems and systematic nursing care for the patient.

A Qualitative Study on the Socialization and Transitions of Early College High School Graduates in Texas

Early College High Schools (ECs) are growing in popularity as an affordable avenue for students to obtain up to an associate's degree while in high school in Texas. Using Merton's (1966) Anticipatory Socialization Theory, this study investigated how ECs shaped 13 graduates’ social behaviors and norms while in high school, and then how they leveraged those behaviors in their transition to college. Results indicate that while ECs proved to be a supportive environment with nurturing teachers, these programs deemphasized social activities, leading to varying preparation of the social skills necessary for college fully. Recommendations for practice and future research are provided.

Describing Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year After High School Graduation.

Research documents poor outcomes for autistic adults in the domains of employment, independent living, and social relationships. Measurement and sample limitations in prior studies may have amplified past estimates of poor outcomes. The goal of the current study was to improve upon past approaches and to create and describe a measurement approach to capture adult outcomes that reflected the context of young adulthood and the perspectives of autistic individuals, pairing objective outcome indicators with subjective satisfaction indicators. Thirty-six autistic young adults (mean age 19.8 years) and a parent completed self-report surveys. Using these data, we defined an objective and subjective (i.e., satisfaction) outcome indicator in each of three domains: productivity (employment or post-secondary education), social well-being (frequency of contact with friends), and living situation (autonomy). Three-quarters of young adults experienced at least 5 out of 6 positive outcomes. Over 90% were engaged in school, work, or a structured transition program, and an equal percentage were satisfied with their productivity activity. Over three-quarters of adults had a good amount of contact with friends and were satisfied with their social life. Most young adults had a moderate level of autonomy in their daily lives, and all were satisfied with their living situation. Tailoring outcome measurement approaches specifically for autistic young adults provided a more optimistic portrayal of outcomes than previously noted in the literature. The approach used better reflects a neurodiversity approach and may be useful for evaluating the effectiveness of transition services or interventions.

A Study on the Relationship Between English Test Scores in the Vietnamese National High School Graduation and VNU Competency Assessment Results

A Study on the Relationship Between English Test Scores in the Vietnamese National High School Graduation and VNU Competency Assessment Results

Exploring the relationship between language scores and writing performance on the ENEM exam: evidence from a brazilian micropolitan region

The objective of this study is to investigate the potential correlation between students' academic performance on the objective Language Test and their writing proficiency as assessed in the National High School Exam (ENEM). The primary goal is to ascertain whether the grade achieved in the native language serves as a reliable predictor of performance on the writing test. The sample for this analysis encompasses 4,704 high school graduates from the Médio Paraíba Region of the State of Rio de Janeiro who participated in the National High School Exam in 2019. This study employs a hypothesis test based on the correlation between the variables, complemented by the utilization of linear regression to determine the effect size. The findings reveal a Pearson correlation coefficient of merely 0.208, accompanied by an R² value of 0.04. Essentially, while a correlation exists between students' performance on the Languages test and the writing test of the ENEM, the effect size is notably small. This suggests that additional factors beyond language proficiency may offer more comprehensive explanations for students' performance variations on the ENEM writing test.

An Analysis of Early Childhood Mental And Character Education in Rural Areas in Indonesia

This study was based on the imbalance between early childhood education (ECE) in most areas in the West Part of Indonesia and the East Part of Indonesia. ECE in most places in the East Part of Indonesia shows low quality of ECE compared to the West Part of Indonesia. We aim to investigate the condition of rural and underdeveloped areas with the lowest GDP in two regions in the East part of Indonesia, Sula and Taliabu in North Moluccas Province. Secondary Data Analysis (SDA) draws from several government reports and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Early Childhood Education in Sula and Taliabu, which include the data on Teacher’s Academic qualifications, School Facilitation, and teacher-student ratio. We compared this data with published government regulations and recent studies regarding the Teachers' Academic Qualification, School Facilitation, and teacher-student ratio standard with the field data in Sula and Taliabu Islands. Findings and recommendations are presented. Results show that most teachers in Sula and Taliabu in North Moluccas Province are High School Graduates. Most schools only have one classroom, no library, a high teacher-student ratio, and poor internet access. These conditions are not only far from the standard of quality of ECE in Indonesia set by government rules and regulations but also not conducive to teaching and learning activities.

The Relationship Between Socio-Cultural, Accessibility and Motivation of Mother with Complete Basic Immunization Status

Introduction: The Ujoh Bilang Health Center, located in Mahakam Ulu Regency, is known to have complete basic immunization coverage from January to December 2022 for 12-month-old children of 143 children (59%) with a target of 241 children. This shows that the complete basic immunization coverage is still below the Mahakam Ulu Regency target of 93.6% and the national target of 93%. Objective: The aim is to know the relationship socio-cultural, accessibility and motivation of mothers with complete basic immunization status in the working area of the Ujoh Bilang Health Center. Methods: This type of research is analytic observation using a cross sectional design. Data analysis using Chi-Square. Results and Discussion: Characteristics of respondents aged between 20-35 years (95.8%), multipara parity (66.2%), high school graduate education (57.7%), work as an IRT (46.5%), socio-cultural good (53.5%), less supportive accessibility (54.9%), good motivation (52.1%), and complete basic immunization status (50.7%). There is a socio-cultural relationship (p-value: 0.044), accessibility (p value: 0.012), mother's motivation (p value: 0.024) with complete basic immunization status in the working area of the Ujoh Bilang Health Center. Conclusion: Socio-cultural, accessibility and mother's motivation are related to complete basic immunization status

COVID-19 Sürecinde Hemşirelerin Merhamet ile Ahlaki Duyarlılıkları Arasındaki İlişki

Background: Nurses have encountered with care load, different physical, psychological and emotional ef-fects during Covid-19 pandemic. &#x0D; &#x0D; Objectives: This study conducted to investigate the correlation between nurses compassion and moral sen¬sitivities during Covid-19 pandemic. &#x0D; &#x0D; Method: The study was designed in descriptive and correlational type. The study was completed with 713 nurses between January 20 and February 20, 2021 at the Training and Research Hospital, which has been serving as a pandemic hospital for a year. In the study, a questionnaire including data about the socio-demo¬graphic and professional characteristics of the nurses and Compassion Scale and Moral Sensitivity Ques¬tionnaire were used. The data were collected online. In the analysis of comparative data, Pearson correlation analysis, t-test, one way ANOVA analysis and tests were used. &#x0D; &#x0D; Results: In the study, it was found that the total mean scores of the nurses were 94.45±11.75 for the com-passion scale and 76.76±26.91 for the moral sensitivity questionnaire. There was negative correlation be-tween the compassion total score and holistic approach, orientation while positive correlation between the total score and conflict, practice subscales. There was positive correlation moral sensitivity total scale and subscales kindness, common humanity, mindfulness while negative correlation between total score and disengagement. Younger, female, single, childless, getting opinion from patient/relative nurses have high compassion. High school graduate, employed 11 years and above, nurses have high moral sensitivity. &#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion: It can be said that compassion affects moral sensitivity in positive and negative dimensions during the pandemic process. In this stressful process, it can be suggested to organize trainings to support nurses morally and psychologically and to increase moral sensitivity.

An Assessment of the University Usage of Social Media Platforms: Case from Lebanon—Analytics—Part 2

This paper, the second part of two, aims to provide results and findings to support the main objective of the research, i.e., to assess how a selection of Lebanese Universities utilizes social media platforms to attract potential student candidates. Social Media in the last decade has become a significant recruitment media adopted by universities around the globe, including Lebanon, to attract and effectively recruit millennial high school graduates who are digitally proficient and smart. Six universities were involved, so capturing recorded activity is essential to assess such efforts and pinpoint gaps that must be addressed to justify student recruitment investments by universities. This study is based on a mixed approach though with a concentration on the quantitative, deductive, and descriptive approaches capitalizing on collected data from the different university social media platforms and performing the required analysis to help categorize selected universities in their efforts, successes, and gaps. This paper shows the numerical, graphical, and discussion analyses of the results. Results confirm there is a lack of motivation schemes to attract potential candidates and encourage them to interact with such platforms. Moreover, universities lack specialized digital marketing staff to produce the appropriate content and design marketing strategies that are attractive, interactive, and with high response rates to inquiries.