Individual Competence Research Articles

Irish people’s views on electronic health records and data security

Abstract Background Electronic health records (EHRs) can enhance the quality of care by ensuring timely and improved access to data and enabling linkage to facilitate better communication and coordination between healthcare teams. People differ in their views on EHRs, mainly due to perceived concerns relating to data security. It is important that people's views are considered in the design and implementation of EHRs to support successful implementation. The aim of this research was to explore public views on EHRs and data security to inform future policy in this area. Methods Qualitative secondary analysis of open-ended survey questions included in a National Public Engagement Survey on Health Information was conducted. A total of 433 respondents, from a nationally-representative sample of 1,228, provided a response that related to data security and EHRs. The national survey was carried out between October and December 2020 using a computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) approach. Verbatim responses to the open-ended questions were captured and inductive thematic analysis was conducted. Results Four themes were identified: attitudes towards a move to eHealth; trust in relation to information security; technical infrastructure to support EHRs; and protective measures to safeguard EHRs. Most people view EHR implementation positively but cited concerns in relation to both the security of the electronic systems and the individuals that process this data and manage these systems. Conclusions As more countries introduce national EHRs, there is a need to establish and maintain a balance between the security of electronic systems and the competency of individuals that manage such systems. Equal consideration should be given to addressing both elements as the effectiveness of one is contingent on the other. A rise in cyber security attacks and growing public concern surrounding data breaches creates a sense of urgency to address such issues. Key messages • Trust was an important influence on people’s attitudes to electronic health records which was shaped by people’s trust in the individuals and organisations that have access to their health data. • There is an interdependent relationship between security systems and the individuals that manage them; both must be equally considered to provide assurance to the public on data security.

Project-Based Learning and Flipped Classroom Model Supported Project-Based Learning’s Impact on Academic Success, Retention, and Individual Innovation Competence

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Project Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Model (FCM) supported PBL on sixth grade students’ academic achievement, retention of knowledge and individual innovation competence. A quasi-experimental design with pre test-post test control group was used in the study. While PBL method was applied to the first experimental group, FCM-supported PBL was applied to the second group. In the control group, teaching was carried out according to the science curriculum. The study was conducted with 80 sixth grade students from three classes during the 2021–2022 school year at a public middle school in Muğla, a province in Turkey. Matter and Heat Achievement Test (MHAT) and Individual Innovation Competence Scale (IICS) were used as pre and post-test measurements. The results revealed that the students who participated in the PBL group and FCM-supported PBL achieved significantly higher post-test scores than those in the control group, indicating increased academic achievement. However, no significant difference was found between the groups in terms of individual innovation competence. It was also observed that the PBL group had significantly higher retention scores than the control group. Investigating the long-term effects of these instructional approaches across different subjects and grade levels would be beneficial.

Addressing anti-black racism in an academic preterm birth initiative: perspectives from a mixed methods case study

BackgroundGrowing recognition of racism perpetuated within academic institutions has given rise to anti-racism efforts in these settings. In June 2020, the university-based California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) committed to an Anti-Racism Action Plan outlining an approach to address anti-Blackness. This case study assessed perspectives on PTBi’s anti-racism efforts to support continued growth toward racial equity within the initiative.MethodsThis mixed methods case study included an online survey with multiple choice and open-ended survey items (n = 27) and key informant interviews (n = 8) of leadership, faculty, staff, and trainees working within the initiative. Survey and interview questions focused on perspectives about individual and organizational anti-racism competencies, perceived areas of initiative success, and opportunities for improvement. Qualitative interview and survey data were coded and organized into common themes within assessment domains.ResultsMost survey respondents reported they felt competent in all the assessed anti-racism skills, including foundational knowledge and responding to workplace racism. They also felt confident in PTBi’s commitment to address anti-Blackness. Fewer respondents were clear on strategic plans, resources allocated, and how the anti-racism agenda was being implemented. Suggestions from both data sources included further operationalizing and communicating commitments, integrating an anti-racism lens across all activities, ensuring accountability including staffing and funding consistent with anti-racist approaches, persistence in hiring Black faculty, providing professional development and support for Black staff, and addressing unintentional interpersonal harms to Black individuals.ConclusionsThis case study contributes key lessons which move beyond individual-level and theoretical approaches towards transparency and accountability in academic institutions aiming to address anti-Black racism. Even with PTBi’s strong commitment and efforts towards racial equity, these case study findings illustrate that actions must have sustained support by the broader institution and include leadership commitment, capacity-building via ongoing coaching and training, broad incorporation of anti-racism practices and procedures, continuous learning, and ongoing accountability for both short- and longer-term sustainable impact.

Analisis Pengaruh Kemampuan Komunikasi Pemimpin, Kompetensi Individu Pemimpin dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Industri Biro Jasa Tour & Travel di Makassar

This study intends to analyze the effect of communication skills of leaders, individual competence of leaders and motivation on employee performance either partially or simultaneously. This research is quantitative research with multiple linear regression analysis techniques carried out by utilizing the help of the SPSS program. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and interviews as complementary data sources. Samples were taken from employees of 30 tour & travel service bureau companies in Makassar who are members of ASITA. The results of this study concluded that partially the communication skills of leaders, individual competence of leaders and motivation have a positive impact on employee performance. Simultaneously the impact of the leader's communication skills and individual competence of the leader has a positive impact on employee performance.

Literasi media digital pada siswa SMPN 1 Sumber Kabupaten Cirebon

Students at SMP Negeri 1 Sumber possess digital media literacy skills. However, their knowledge and skills are limited to primary computer and internet fundamentals. This study aims to understand digital media literacy based on students' individual competencies at SMPN 1 Sumber in Cirebon District. The research employs a quantitative approach through a descriptive survey method. The results of this study indicate that the digital media literacy level of SMP Negeri 1 Sumber students is 85%. This percentage consists of three abilities: technical ability (81%), cognitive ability (88%), and communication ability (67%). Among these percentages, the lowest score is observed in the student's communication ability. This is because students lack the knowledge and skills related to content creation, whether informative or entertainment-based. However, the proportion for the other two indicators is high because students have knowledge and skills regarding media and its regulations. In conclusion, the digital media literacy of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sumber is high, suggesting they have a good grasp of digital media literacy.

Analysis of predisposition in levels of individual digital competence among Spanish university students

The objective of this study was to identify university student profiles with different levels of predisposition and usage of digital competences in social communication and collaborative learning (CSCCL) as well as technology use in information search and treatment (CSTI). The sample comprised 383 students from three state universities in Spain. The study employed a questionnaire called “basic digital competences 2.0 in university students” (COBADI). Chi-squared automatic interaction detection (CHAID) algorithm was used for data analysis due to its capability to handle both quantitative and qualitative variables, enabling profiling and the generation of predictive models with easily interpretable graphical representations (decision trees). The results revealed a high level of digital competence in socialization and execution of tasks online, managing digital tools for planning study time, and using resources for information searching and browsing. These findings align with previous works on collaborative writing on the Internet and digital competence. However, students demonstrated low digital competence in data analysis processes and image production using social software apps, which has been linked to task complexity and heavy workload in other studies. Interestingly, the students’ sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, and university attended) did not influence their predisposition towards the analyzed digital competences. In conclusion, enhancing effective digital teaching in higher education can be achieved by incorporating the teaching of critical analysis of information, addressing information overload, providing instruction on social software apps, and emphasizing collaborative learning. These strategies aim to help students acquire and apply knowledge relevant to the current job market.

Dammed Waterways and a Colonial Legacy: Statutory Law-Making in the Conservancy of Indian Fisheries, 1867-1897

Abstract Through an exploration of events that unfolded from the earliest calls for conservancy of Indian fisheries under the British colonial government in 1867 to the passing of a statutory law in 1897, we argue that colonial law-making was a non-linear and complex evolutionary, rather than transformational process. The basis and blueprint for a statutory law in India can be traced to similar concerns in the over-exploitation of riverine fish in Britain as well as to the implementation of Indian forest laws at about the same time. Moreover, the process had to deal with personalities and their claims for recognition while the colonial government sought legitimacy to exert control over resources by appointing highly competent and commended individuals. Concerns over food security as well as the possibility of resistance of the local population could have impelled the need for caution in implementing statutory laws, which may have ultimately resulted in a delay of three decades before the Indian Fisheries Act was finally passed in 1897.

Evaluasi Lingkungan Pengendalian dengan Kerangka Pengendalian Internal COSO di KPP Pratama Jakarta Pesanggrahan

The control environment is crucial for establishing a reliable internal control system to prevent corporate fraud at the Jakarta Pesanggrahan Tax Office. It collects state revenue and accesses sensitive taxpayer information, including personal identity and financial data, making it susceptible to fraud risks. This study evaluates the control environment components of the Jakarta Pesanggrahan Tax Office using the 2013 edition of the COSO Internal Control Framework. The study used qualitative descriptive and case study methods. The population of this tax office consists of 93 employees. Primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 informants from various sections. Secondary data was collected through online sources, regulations, reports, and a literature review. The novelty in this study is that researchers used thematic analysis to produce 37 themes used as indicators in the suitability assessment of control environment components. The research results show that Jakarta Pesanggrahan Tax Office has 31 out of 37 indicators. In the "The organization demonstrates a commitment to integrity and ethical values" component, there are findings of working hours violations. In the component "The board of directors demonstrates independence from management and exercises oversight of the development and performance of internal control," there are repeated findings from the Supreme Audit Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, and the structure of the Internal Compliance Unit needs to operate independently. In the component "Management establishes, with board oversight, structures, reporting lines, and appropriate authorities and responsibilities in the pursuit of objectives," there are differences in perceptions between personnel of the Compliance Committee and inconsistencies in work positions. In the "The organization demonstrates a commitment to attract, develop, and retain competent individuals in alignment with objectives," the Jakarta Pesanggrahan Tax Office has fulfilled all indicators. Finally, in the component "The organization holds individuals accountable for their internal control responsibilities in the pursuit of objectives," the finding is the form of quality inequality resulting from employee performance ratings. Overall, the study aims to contribute to developing knowledge about the control environment in the tax office.

한국어 교사의 집단적 교사효능감과 직무도전성에 관한 연구

This study aims to examine the relationship between collective teacher efficacy and job challenge of Korean language teachers. Study participants were instructors teaching Korean language at university-affiliated institutions in Korea. To measure the collective teacher efficacy that Korean language teachers can experience in educational institutions, the collective teacher efficacy and job challenge scales created in previous studies were modified and applied to Korean language education. The results showed that enhancing collective teacher efficacy can influence the development of individual teacher competence.

Development of individual competencies and team performance in interprofessional ward rounds: results of a study with multimodal observations at the Heidelberg Interprofessional Training Ward.

Interprofessional training wards (IPTW) aim to improve undergraduates' interprofessional collaborative practice of care. Little is known about the effects of the different team tasks on IPTW as measured by external assessment. In Heidelberg, Germany, four nursing and four medical undergraduates (= one cohort) care for up to six patients undergoing general surgery during a four-week placement. They learn both professionally and interprofessionally, working largely on their own responsibility under the supervision of the medical and nursing learning facilitators. Interprofessional ward rounds are a central component of developing individual competencies and team performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate individual competencies and team performance shown in ward rounds. Observations took place in four cohorts of four nursing and four medical undergraduates each. Undergraduates in one cohort were divided into two teams, which rotated in morning and afternoon shifts. Team 1 was on morning shift during the first (t0) and third (t1) weeks of the IPTW placement, and Team 2 was on morning shift during the second (t0) and fourth (t1) weeks. Within each team, a tandem of one nursing and one medical undergraduate cared for a patient room with three patients. Ward round observations took place with each team and tandem at t0 and t1 using the IP-VITA instrument for individual competencies (16 items) and team performance (11 items). Four hypotheses were formulated for statistical testing with linear mixed models and correlations. A total of 16 nursing and medical undergraduates each were included. There were significant changes in mean values between t0 and t1 in individual competencies (Hypothesis 1). They were statistically significant for all three sum scores: "Roles and Responsibilities", Patient-Centeredness", and "Leadership". In terms of team performance (Hypothesis 2), there was a statistically significant change in mean values in the sum score "Roles and Responsibilities" and positive trends in the sum scores "Patient-Centeredness" and "Decision-Making/Collaborative Clinical Reasoning". Analysis of differences in the development of individual competencies in the groups of nursing and medical undergraduates (Hypothesis 3) showed more significant differences in the mean values of the two groups in t0 than in t1. There were significant correlations between individual competencies and team performance at both t0 and t1 (Hypothesis 4). The study has limitations due to the small sample and some sources of bias related to the external assessment by means of observation. Nevertheless, this study offers insights into interprofessional tasks on the IPTW from an external assessment. Results from quantitative and qualitative analysis of learners self-assessment are confirmed in terms of roles and responsibilities and patient-centeredness. It has been observed that medical undergraduates acquired and applied skills in collaborative clinic reasoning and decision-making, whereas nursing undergraduates acquired leadership skills. Within the study sample, only a small group of tandems remained constant over time. In team performance, the group of constant tandems tended to perform better than the group of random tandems. The aim of IPTW should be to prepare healthcare team members for the challenge of changing teams. Therefore, implications for IPTW implementation could be to develop learning support approaches that allow medical and nursing undergraduates to bring interprofessional competencies to team performance, independent of the tandem partner or team.

Developing entrustable professional activities for general dentistry at the University of North Carolina.

As part of curriculum innovation, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Adams School of Dentistry identified core entrustable professional activities (EPAs) that graduates must demonstrate for practice readiness. This paper describes the development of the UNC EPAs and the perceptions of the general dentistry faculty. Upon establishing a blueprint of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of UNC graduates, using a distributed leadership approach, faculty teams developed EPAs focused on the patient care process. The American Dental Education Association Compendium of Clinical Competency Assessments and Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards informed the team's work. Perceptions of the assessment framework were examined using a questionnaire completed by 13 general dentistry faculty considering the importance, accuracy, and agreement of each EPA, associated domains of competence, and encounter management on a 6-point rating scale. Distributed leadership was a useful strategy in EPA development to disperse decision-making and build ownership. Through multiple iterations, four EPAs (assessment, plan of care, collaborative care, and provision of care) with associated sub-EPAs emerged. EPAs included a description, required knowledge and skills, and rubrics for assessment. The general dentistry faculty reported a high level of importance, accuracy, and agreement with EPAs, domains of competence, and encounter management. EPAs provide a standardized manner to describe the comprehensive work dentists perform, shifting away from individual competencies. The UNC EPAs provide the foundation for longitudinal measures of competence preparing graduates for independent practice. With limited EPAs frameworks available in dentistry, we aim to inform the development and implementation of EPAs across dental education.

Exploring Competency-Based Medical Education Through the Lens of the UME-GME Transition: A Qualitative Study.

Competency-based medical education (CBME) represents a shift to a paradigm with shared definitions, explicit outcomes, and assessments of competence. The groundwork has been laid to ensure all learners achieve the desired outcomes along the medical education continuum using the principles of CBME. However, this continuum spans the major transition from undergraduate medical education (UME) to graduate medical education (GME) that is also evolving. This study explores the experiences of medical educators working to use CBME assessments in the context of the UME-GME transition and their perspectives on the existing challenges. This study used a constructivist-oriented qualitative methodology. In-depth, semistructured interviews of UME and GME leaders in CBME were performed between February 2019 and January 2020 via Zoom. When possible, each interviewee was interviewed by 2 team members, one with UME and one with GME experience, which allowed follow-up questions to be pursued that reflected the perspectives of both UME and GME educators more fully. A multistep iterative process of thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcripts and identify patterns across interviews. The 9 interviewees represented a broad swath of UME and GME leadership positions, though most had an internal medicine training background. Analysis identified 4 overarching themes: mistrust (a trust chasm exists between UME and GME); misaligned goals (the residency selection process is antithetical to CBME); inadequate communication (communication regarding competence is infrequent, often unidirectional, and lacks a shared language); and inflexible timeframes (current training timeframes do not account for individual learners' competency trajectories). Despite the mutual desire and commitment to move to CBME across the continuum, mistrust, misaligned goals, inadequate communication, and inflexible timeframes confound such efforts of individual schools and programs. If current efforts to improve the UME-GME transition address the themes identified, educators may be more successful implementing CBME along the continuum.

Need for cognitive closure and prosocial behavior in high school students: The role of perspective taking and empathic concern

What impact does a strong desire for cognitive closure have on an individual's social competence? The need for cognitive closure has been examined in conjunction with a broad spectrum of psychological constructs, encompassing empathy as well. However, there have been few studies that have investigated how the need for cognitive closure affects social competence, particularly prosocial behavior. For this reason, the present study examines the impact of individuals' dispositional need for cognitive closure on prosocial behavior. Specifically, it explores the role of empathy, including perspective-taking and empathic concern, in explaining this relationship. The hypothesis proposed that a higher level of need for closure would be negatively related to prosocial behavior due to its negative association with perspective-taking and, consequently, empathic concern. Our findings provided support for the hypothesis in a sample of high school students (N = 332). The current study underscores the importance of epistemic motivation for closure in affecting social competence behaviors, highlighting the significant roles played by cognitive and affective empathy within this framework. These findings are particularly important, especially in educational settings, because these behaviors have the potential to influence students' relationships, school well-being, and other educational outcomes.

Use of technology in old age: associations between acceptance, competence, control, interest and social indicators in individuals over 60years old

In addition to sociodemographic factors, action-theoretical constructs, such as technology acceptance and competence play an important role in technology use. This study aimed to examine the associations between technology use, sociodemographic factors, action-theoretical constructs, and technology interest. Data were collected from 585 study participants aged over 60years from 14surveys conducted between 2014 and 2020. Astructural equation model was used to explain the relationships. The structural equation model with covariates of survey year, age, gender, and education (n = 585) yielded the following fit indices: comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.918, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = 0.894, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = 0.056 [95 % confidence interval: 0.050-0.063], Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) = 0.079, χ2 = 3051.936 (p < 0.001), χ2/degrees of freedom (df) = 18.499. The strongest associations with technology use were found for technology acceptance and competence. Additionally, technology competence showed asignificant association with technology interest. Gender and technology interest were not related to technology use but it was observed that men had higher levels of technology acceptance, control, competence, and interest. Taking technology competence beliefs into account plays acrucial role in understanding the technology usage and interest of older individuals. Additionally, gender-specific differences in the theoretical constructs of action and interest in technology have been revealed in the context of the digital divide.

Use of Knowledge Management Strategies to Prevent Knowledge Loss in a Government Agency

There is increasing evidence that tacit knowledge is “the important strategic resource that assists in accomplishing a task (Woo, 2004).” According to Haughton (2021), Knowledge is a valuable asset, and managing that knowledge is now recognised as a significant contributor to organizations in the current business climate’. When people with expertise leave a job, the organization often loses critical tacit knowledge because the person did not pass it on to others. This knowledge gap can be costly and time-consuming or impossible to replace (Leonard, 2014). However, government institutions and agencies are known to be not good when it comes to knowledge management (KM) implementation and thus often suffer knowledge loss when employees/people with expertise leave a job, retire, or pass away. A qualitative study was conducted in one of the government agencies which has recently embarked on KM initiatives to find out what their strategies and challenges are in preventing knowledge loss. The study used the Knowledge Management Capability Assessment Tool (KM CAT) theory to assess KM initiatives in the agency. The data was collected by purposefully interviewing senior officials/managers in the agency’s KM directorate. Despite the results of the study revealing that there are several challenges experienced by the agency in its endeavour to implement an effective and efficient KM process and strategy to help stem the tight against loss of knowledge, there are signs of good improvement. However, the agency needs to be resolute in its adoption of a systematic approach to KM to ensure the full utilisation of the organisation’s knowledge base, coupled with the potential of individual skills, competencies, thoughts, innovations, and ideas to create a more efficient and effective organisation.

Enduring the silence: High silence tolerance and other tools for promoting topic initiations of a man with autism

ABSTRACT Persistent deficits in the ability to initiate social interaction is a core criterion for a diagnosis of autism, and quantitative research shows that children with autism initiate fewer bids for interaction than neurotypical children. This conversation-analytic examination of two interactions between a man with autism, Harry, and two familiar carers will provide insights into the scope of his competences in topic initiation. Analyses of the participants’ online management of turn-taking and sequence organisation demonstrate that Harry’s topic initiations can be facilitated by a high silence tolerance of the interlocutor in initiation-relevant sequential environments. Specifically, Harry initiates more topics, when his conversational partner endures the long silences after possible sequence closure. The analyses underline that Harry does not lack neither competences nor motivation to successfully execute initiations. Instead, it is proposed that Harry’s deficits in initiation should be reconceptualised as a difficulty of initiating interaction on neurotypical terms, where the standard maximum silence between turns is approximately one second. Hereby, the study emphasises that communicative competences of individuals with autism are interactionally managed, emerging in interaction with conversational partners.

SWOT analysis of the transfer from structural positions to functional positions in the Regional Development Planning Agency (BAPPEDA) of Payakumbuh City using the Grounded Theory method

The policy of bureaucracy simplification through the transfer of structural positions (level IV) to specific functional positions designated by the Central Government, which is applied comprehensively to both the Central and Regional Governments, has significant impacts on Civil Servants (PNS) who undergo such position transfers. The Regional Development Agency (Bappeda) of Kota Payakumbuh is one of the Local Government Institutions that has implemented the transfer of positions from structural to functional. This study uses SWOT analysis with the grounded theory method to understand the impacts of this transfer on the career, position, income, quality, and competence of individuals, as well as the work motivation of Civil Servants in Bappeda Kota Payakumbuh after the implementation of this policy. The research findings show that the positive impact of transferring positions from structural to functional includes the opportunity for faster career advancement, which is supported by several factors such as professional recognition, a strong organizational structure, clear job evaluations, and a well-defined job map

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound: the pilot is only as good as the co-pilot – what do nurses need to know?

Endoscopy procedures require a collaborative team approach. Flight simulator training is an advanced method used to enhance the stress resilience and communication skills of nurses, which are crucial for successful execution. Novices need sufficient time to acquire expertise, so clear learning outcomes should be established for nurses in endoscopy. The European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates has developed a job profile and core curriculum for endoscopy nursing. Various simulators, including those using tubes and virtual reality, are available for training, with the Erlangen active simulator for interventional endoscopy being the most suitable. Monitoring the frequency of procedures allows for individual competency assessment. Effective communication is essential for success and safety. Postgraduate training programmes should be provided for individuals lacking endoscopy education. National and international meetings should attract doctors and nurses to promote teamwork and knowledge exchange. Advancements in technology will shape the job profile of endoscopy professionals, including short wire systems, single-operator cholangiocytes, nurse endoscopists, nurse-assisted propofol sedation, artificial intelligence, endoscopy robots and hybrid procedures.

Adoption of competence management practices by industries in an emerging country: an analysis via fuzzy TOPSIS

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine competence management practices in Brazilian industries using ISO 10015 as a framework of analysis, which establishes guidelines for competence management and people development.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 22 high-qualified human resources management (HRM) professionals (81.8% of participants hold a PhD) with extensive experience in the Brazilian industrial sector (an average of 20.4 years). The experts assessed 13 practices (P) elaborated based on the ISO 10015:2020, considering two categories: large industries (LI) and small and medium-sized industries (SMI). Data analysis was performed using Hierarchical Cluster Analysis, frequency analysis, Fuzzy TOPSIS and sensitivity analysis.FindingsThe practice “individual competences are correctly defined by organizations at all hierarchical levels” was deemed the best practice for LIs, while the practice “clear definition of activities and their specificities when structuring competence management and people development programs” was considered the best practice for SMIs. The practice “organizations map employees' future competence and development needs on a regular basis” received the lowest rating for both LIs and SMIs. When compared to LIs, SMIs have more severe deficiencies in applying competence management practices. The study's findings can be of great value in assisting managers in implementing structured competence management systems and people development initiatives.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can be used by managers of businesses of all sizes and economic sectors to analyze their critical points in order to identify opportunities to improve their competence management systems and people development programs.Originality/valueThis study fills a knowledge gap by analyzing the adoption of competence management practices in Brazil, answering the call for HRM research in developing countries. By using ISO 10015 as a framework of analysis, this study also addresses the literature gap regarding this important and relatively new management tool.

Optimalisasi Penyuluhan Literasi Komputer sebagai Strategi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial di Banda Aceh

In today's era, marked by rapid advancements in communication methods and an abundance of information, computer literacy has become an urgent necessity for university students. Computers play a central role in both administrative and academic transactions, starting with semester registration, which is primarily conducted online. Computer culture possesses distinctive characteristics and advantages that set it apart from other fields of study. However, the concept of computer culture cannot be universally defined, and its levels are difficult to ascertain, as the competencies of computer-educated individuals vary from person to person and over time. What may be considered a luxury in one country may be deemed a necessity in another. To assess and gauge the level of computer culture among university students, a computerized scale consisting of 40 items with five multiple-choice alternatives was developed. Additionally, a 21-item computerized scale was created to determine their proficiency in electronic information retrieval, utilizing a five-point Likert scale. The results indicate that the students possess computer literacy and are skilled in searching for information electronically.