Industrial Work Experience Research Articles

Strategies for mitigating challenges facing the effective collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo state, Nigeria

This study investigated the strategies for mitigating challenges facing collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo State. Three research questions and one hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance were used. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a population of 80 respondents, which comprised technical teachers and managers of automobile industries in Edo State. The entire population was adopted as the sample because it is of manageable size. A structured questionnaire with 17 items arranged in clusters was used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach alpha coefficient formula was used test the reliability of the instrument and it yielded an overall coefficient of 0.85. The findings of the study revealed that collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition is facing a lot of challenges, such as industry’s unwillingness to support students’ industrial work experience scheme, amongst others. Based on the findings, it was recommended, amongst others, that industries should establish school-based workshop as a strategies for improving collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skills acquisition.

Food Safety Knowledge Among Tourism Faculty Undergraduates in Slovenia: Can Social Media Leverage Educational Gaps?

Education on food safety is vital, especially for future tourism managers undergoing training at universities. This study aims to assess the food safety knowledge of student seniors in the two Slovenian public tourism faculties, compare it with previous European and Southeast European studies, and explore the impact of social media use on food safety knowledge among tourism students. The research method utilised a questionnaire-based approach that surveyed three academic years of students until 2023/2024 from the two Slovenian public tourism faculties. Data analysis involved descriptive and bivariate statistics. The research reveals a notable scarcity of studies investigating students’ food safety knowledge within the EU. The results indicate that the average food safety knowledge score among Slovenian tourism undergraduates was 52.6%, raising serious concerns as it is lower than such scores reported in similar studies outside the EU, in Serbia and in Turkey. Slovenian tourism undergraduates demonstrated low elementary knowledge about personal hygiene and the spread of foodborne diseases. Curricula analysis showed the absence of mandatory hygiene and food safety courses at Slovenian tourism faculties, and most students (64%) recognised the need for food safety knowledge education. The findings suggest that neither students’ work experience in the hospitality industry during their studies (compulsory education at the workplace should be provided for all persons involved in food processing) nor following the food safety information on social media could compensate for the lack of formal education. This study underscores the urgency of introducing a comprehensive food safety curriculum in Slovenian tourism faculties to ensure future managers are equipped with essential food safety knowledge.

Conflict management in garment manufacturing company

Conflict is an imperative issue- even considered as burning issue in many industries- that is inevitably needed to dissolve or minimize in order to operate the organization successfully. Many researches and studies of conflict management have been conducted on several industries, but this researcher eagerly recognized to present an exclusive literature review on garment manufacturing industry not only from theoretical perspective but also based on his valuable long work-experience in this garment industry. It is hypothetically deemed by the garment factory owners and top management in Bangladesh that, somebody should research on this real-world issue in light of his/her acquaintance pertinent to this industry. The main purpose of this literature review is to present the practical and pervasive state of conflict management in garment manufacturing companies, and to find the techniques of resolution according to this researcher’s practical experience. This study provides an extensive literature review on conflict management in the context of Bangladesh garment manufacturing industry. It described meticulously about conflict zones, conflict types, conflict process, and some treasured techniques of conflict control- especially applicable for garment factories. It is amplified that, to control or minimize conflict in garment factory, conflict resolution skills and attributes should be taken into consideration, and top management’s positive intention is required to establish an effective conflict management system. Furthermore, along with the literature review, this study recommends some pragmatic solutions incorporating to different perspectives of conflict patterns and styles, and the guidelines of this study will lead the garment organizations to formulate defacto conflict management strategies for their employees.

Effect of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) on Professional Career Development of Library and Information Science Schools in Nigerian Universities

Effect of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) on Professional Career Development of Library and Information Science Schools in Nigerian Universities

Collaboration between Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) institutions and manufacturing companies in tackling skills shortage in Cross River state

Collaboration between Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) institutions and manufacturing companies in tackling skills shortage in Cross River state

Students' industrial work experience scheme (SIWES): exploring higher institution student’s participation and sense of belonging

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which students' industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) students in higher education institutions experienced a high level of engagement in workplace activities and a strong sense of affiliation with their workplace environment. The additional purpose encompassed the identification of factors that both facilitated and hindered their engagement and self-efficacy.Design/methodology/approachThe data for this study were collected via a cross-sectional survey of 243 students who were undertaking the SIWES as a mandatory component of their graduation requirements. The survey was conducted at selected tertiary institutions in Nigeria.FindingsThe qualitative replies yielded valuable insights on the factors that motivated and supported participation, with self-efficacy emerging as a significant facilitator as well as a potential barrier. There is a positive association between more interactions, a professional atmosphere and self-efficacy.Research limitations/implicationsThe study may not comprehensively include all contextual variables that might potentially impact students' perception of belongingness and self-efficacy during the SIWES program, including the distinct industry or workplace setting.Practical implicationsThis exploratory study analyzes SIWES students' cultural and personal affiliation. The study suggests these changes improve student performance. Engagement and belonging techniques for students, supervisors, coworkers and professionals are classified by the study. The study found that supervisors and coworkers help students at work. It underlines academics' responsibility in creating SIWES curricula that increase student confidence and active learning. According to this study, students should receive self-confidence therapy before SIWES. Self-confidence and student success and well-being need additional investigation, the report says.Originality/valueThis study takes a unique approach by examining belongingness and self-efficacy in the SIWES course. It examines the interdependence of these notions and the curriculum's various challenges and opportunities. By addressing these important issues, study adds to existing knowledge and lays the groundwork for future research.

Collaboration Between Technical Colleges and Industries for Skills Acquisition in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works in Edo State, Nigeria

The study investigated strategies for improving collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works (MVMW) in Edo State, Nigeria. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study and one hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted 80 respondents, which comprised 53 technical teachers from five public technical colleges and 27 managers of automobile industries in Edo State. The entire population was used as the sample because it was of manageable size. The research instrument used for data collection in the study was a structured questionnaire with 18 item statements arranged in clusters. The instrument was validated by three experts in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. In order to establish the stability of the instrument, Cronbach alpha coefficient formula was used. The test yielded an overall coefficient of 0.85. The findings of the study revealed that there was no adequate collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that industries should collaborate with technical colleges by training and re-training technical teachers, providing modern teaching and learning facilities and granting permission for students to use its facilities during students’ industrial work experience scheme.

Perceptions of strategies for revitalizing industrial work experience scheme toward vocational and business education graduates’ employability in public universities, Nigeria

This paper investigated educators and students’ of vocational and business education students’ perceptions of strategies for revitalizing industrial work experience scheme in public universities in Edo State. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The study utilized the descriptive survey. A sample of 66 vocational and business educators and 178 students making a total 242. The study used stratified random sampling technique. The instrument was a 4-point scale. It was rated Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree and assigned weights of 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively. Two experts in Vocational Education validated the instrument. Reliability was done with test-retest method. 20 copies of the instrument were administered on 20 business education students who are in the population but not in the sample. The first and second administrations of the instrument were done in an interval of one week interval. Analyses of the data was done with PPMC (Pearson Product Moment Correlation) Coefficient and the reliability coefficient of the instrument yielded α = .78. Data for the study was analyzed with percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test. Findings revealed that vocational educators and students agreed that all the institution based strategies such as train the institution based supervisors on the goals of ITF, identify placement opportunities for student’s attachment and plan practical contents and real life learning experience among others are necessary for effective revitalization of SIWES.

Contributions of Students’ Exposure to Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Towards Students’ Entrepreneurial Interest in Oyo State

Involvement in entrepreneurial activities is a major factor in curbing unemployment among the youths in Nigeria, yet not so many youths are involved in business for so many reasons ranging from lack of fund, inconsistency in government policy, economic background of the youth among others. This study examines the effect of students’ industrial work experience scheme on entrepreneurial interest of NCE students at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the various skills acquired by students during industrial training, identify the level of exposure of students to the industrial training programme

Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia

BackgroundAlthough occupational injuries among building construction workers are a major public health concern, limited studies have focused on the prevalence and factors associated with injuries among building construction workers in...

Transitioning from industry to teaching in VET: profiles of VET teachers in Chile

PurposeSituated in the Chilean context, this study investigates how Vocational Education and Training (VET) teacher profiles, based on their perceptions of prior work experience in industry, relate to their current motivation and perception of teaching in VET. By doing so, the authors seek to provide valuable evidence to inform the development of policies to attract and maintain well-qualified teachers from industry in Chile and other countries facing similar changes.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used a descriptive cross-sectional design to collect data from 660 VET teachers using a two-scale instrument: Perception of Prior Occupation (PPO) and adapted FIT-Choice scales. By adopting a typological approach, the authors constructed profiles of VET teachers based on their perception of past industry experience. The authors then analyzed how these profiles vary regarding individual teacher characteristics, motivation and perception of teaching in VET.FindingsThe authors found a significant degree of heterogeneity among VET teachers' prior industry experiences, leading them to identify three distinct VET teacher profiles: “High Perception of Prior Occupation,” “Learning and Teaching-Oriented” and “Low Perception of Prior Occupation.” Notably, the most distinguishing characteristics across these profiles were age, VET teaching area, holding a job outside of teaching and years of prior industry experience. Furthermore, the authors found that motivation and perceptions of teaching varied significantly across these VET teacher profiles.Originality/valueThere needs to be more research on the factors that attract and retain industry workers as VET teachers in high schools. This study is among the first to address this topic in a non-European context.

EcoTrend: new line of the ecological toilet in the Peruvian market

Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of the study are to analyze the launch of a new business line for Trend at the commercial and market levels; identify the potential of the green consumer in Peruvian emerging market; and apply strategic tools to analyze the viability of launching a new business line in a new market. Case overview/synopsis José Luis Galindo planned to launch a new line of toilets in the Peruvian market called EcoTrend, based on the analysis of the responsible consumption trend and the presence of a new green consumer. Therefore, he carried out a series of studies and estimates to define the feasibility of the value proposition of his ecological toilet. However, Galindo doubted if these studies and estimates were enough to carry out the launch and commercial success of the EcoTrend line. Galindo, founder and current general manager of a company called Cerámica Industrial Trend S.A.C, is broadly knowledgeable about the construction sector in Peru and has more than 30 years of work experience in the ceramic bathroom fixtures industry. Throughout his professional career, Galindo has managed three of the leading bathroom fixture companies in Peru. However, it was when he started Trend, a company focusing specifically on the manufacture of toilets, that his dream of becoming an entrepreneur came true. Trend is focused on its one-piece toilet line. These toilets are characterized by their high-quality workmanship, which is achieved through the efficient and distinctive production process of Trend’s workforce. The workforce stays on its toes due to constant, thorough training, a key to Trend’s market competitiveness. In addition, the new EcoTrend line sowed in Galindo uncertainty in the commercial viability because the product was new in the market and was going to bring a great challenge. Complexity academic level Depending on the scope of the course, different teaching objectives could be oriented toward entrepreneurship, management sciences, strategy and green marketing. The case can be used to teach higher level undergraduate marketing and management courses. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing.

Relevance of Savitribai Phule’s Ideas in OTME-industry Partnership for Female Students Empowerment in Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State

The study was poised to the relevance of Savitribai Phule’s ideas in OTME-industry partnership for female students’ empowerment in Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Yaba, Lagos state. Savitribai Phule’s ideas create human awareness to deal with societal problems and bring equality with social change in the face of a society that exhibits submissive behavior, lack of social awareness, inhuman approach towards casteism, untouched ability, child exploitation, corruption and issues about reservation policies, religious discrepancy and power imbalance leading to social discrimination. Academic activities of Office Technology and Management Education (OTME) are not confined in the classrooms in the college, however, close cooperation between the department of OTME and various organisations in order to establish strong partnership towards the achievement of economic development, especially in light of the rapid pace of changes in the individual’s environment; including technological development, speedy services and openness to foreign markets that help them adapt to their environment and contribute to the settlement of their problems and their societies. The study found out that, one of the Savitribai Phule’s ideas was that an industrial department should be attached to the schools where children could learn useful trades and crafts and be able to manage their lives comfortably and independently. This suggests regular industrial training alongside with academic work which the college term Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (S.I.W.E.S) which is run in partnership with cooperating organizations. However, with the Savitribai’s idea, female students should be mentored and monitored during and after S.I.W.E.S to ensure that, they become self-reliant even after graduation from the college and as such become employers of labour. The study recommended that microfinance banks and other financial institutions charged with the responsibility of funding small businesses should be encouraged to work in partnership to fund OTME female graduates with good and viable business ideas so as to create more jobs in society.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Labor Productivity in the Convection Industry in Bima City

This study aims to analyze the effect of work experience, gender, wages, and age on labor productivity in the convection industry in the city of Bima. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. Tests were carried out on 78 respondents spread across five sub-districts in Bima City, namely, Asakota District, West Rasanae District, Mpunda District, Raba District, and East Rasanae District. The data used is primary data. With data collection techniques is documentation. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression using the SPSS analysis tool. The results of the analysis show that the variables Work Experience, Gender, Wages, and Age simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on labor productivity in the convection industry in Bima City. Individually (partially), the variables of Work Experience and Wages in the convection industry in Bima City have a positive and significant effect on labor productivity, while the variables of gender and age have a negative and insignificant effect on labor productivity in the convection industry in Bima City.

Industry, occupation, and exposure history of mesothelioma patients in the U.S. National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank, 2006–2022

BackgroundMalignant mesothelioma is associated with environmental and occupational exposure to certain mineral fibers, especially asbestos. This study aims to examine work histories of mesothelioma patients and their survival time. MethodUsing the NIOSH Industry and Occupation Computerized Coding System, we mapped occupations and industries recorded for 748 of 1444 patients in the U.S. National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank (NMVB) during the period 2006–2022. Descriptive and survival analyses were conducted. ResultsAmong the 1023 industries recorded for those having mesothelioma, the most frequent cases were found for those in manufacturing (n = 225, 22.0%), construction (138, 13.5%), and education services (66, 6.5%); among the 924 occupation records, the most frequent cases were found for those in construction and extraction (174, 18.8%), production (145, 15.7%), and management (84, 9.1%). Males (583) or persons aged >40 years (658) at the time of diagnosis tended to have worked in industries traditionally associated with mesothelioma (e.g., construction), while females (163) or persons aged 20–40 years (27) tended to have worked in industries not traditionally associated with mesothelioma (e.g., health care). Asbestos, unknown substances, and chemical solvents were the most frequently reported exposure, with females most often reporting an unknown substance. A multi-variable Cox Hazard Regression analysis showed that significant prognostic factors associated with decreased survival in mesothelioma cases are sex (male) and work experience in utility-related industry, while factor associated with increased survival are epithelial or epithelioid histological type, prior history of surgery and immunotherapy, and industry experience in accommodation and food services. ConclusionThe NMVB has the potential of serving as a sentinel surveillance mechanism for identifying industries and occupations not traditionally associated with mesothelioma. Results indicate the importance of considering all potential sources of asbestos exposures including occupational, environmental, and extra-occupational exposures when evaluating mesothelioma patients and advising family members.

Machine Learning for Predicting Students’ Employability

Graduates' employability becomes one of the performance indicators for higher educational institutions (HEIs) because the number of graduates produced every year from higher educational institutions continues to grow and as competition to secure good jobs increases, it is significant for HEIs to understand the employability of graduates upon graduation and highlight the reasons. To predict students' employability before graduation, machine learning models were employed. These include logistic regression; decision tree, random forest, and an unsupervised clustering (K-Means) algorithm. This research, therefore, aims to predict the full-time employability of undergraduate students based on academic and experience employability attributes – including cumulative grade point average (CGPA), student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES), co-curricular activities, gender, and union groupings before graduation. Primary datasets of 218 graduate students in the last four academic calendar years (2016 – 2021) from the Computer Science Department of Federal University Dutse were rated. The results demonstrate that Random Forest Classifier predict students employability the best with an accuracy of 98% and f1-score of 0.99 compare to logistic regression and decision tree. Furthermore, using more students’ data with more attributes including academics and extracurricular activities can improve the models performance and predict students’ employability.

Strengthening Theory and Practice Link in Higher Education: An Investigation into Lithography Printing Faults

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a six-week structured pre-press and press activities programme based on integrating theory and practice at the industrial level. The study consisted of twenty-four participants with minimal industrial skills and work experience in lithography printing faults, causes, and remedies. Purposive sampling was used. Qualitative research method and action research design were employed. Data was collected through interviews, observation, focus group discussion and tests. The study was analysed through Thematic and Descriptive analysis. Analysis of the data shows that, at the end of the six-week programme, all 12 participants who took part in the industrial training greatly improved in skill development and work experience in all aspects of the pre-press and press activities. However, the other 12 participants who did not participate in the training did not acquire any skills. This study suggests that integrating theory and practice at the industrial level could enhance graduates' skill and work experience in lithography printing faults, causes and remedies to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

A Technical Report of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) on Oracle Business Conglomerate Feeds Proximate Analysis Lab

Abstract: This report is an overview of the basic knowledge and skills acquired during the SIWES programme at Oracle Business Conglomerate, Makurdi, Nigeria. The experience was quite enhancing as this will highlight the departments attended with their respective activities. The content in this Technical Report includes the introduction of Oracle Business Conglomerate Makurdi (OBCM) brief history, departments in the company and their functions. The training was basically at the department of Quality Assurance (Proximate Analysis Lab) where the knowledge acquired included how to perform analysis of elements in samples such as determination of moisture content, ash content, crude fibre content, lipid content, crude protein and determination of Nitrogen-free extract (Carbohydrate). Initiation of this imparting scheme by the federal government was extremely beneficial as it served as enlightenment into what the labor market is. And as well, the acquiring of basic scientific skills and practices of handling sophisticated industrial and laboratory equipment. The experience was not without challenges; however, it was a great success. Keywords: Proximate Analysis: SIWES: Feed Samples: Crude Protein: Industrial Scheme; Nigeria.

MATERIAL WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: CAUSES AND EFFECTS

Construction waste is one of the major concerns that need attention in any construction project. It should be controlled and tightly regulated. This approach reduces the environmental impact of waste. Appropriate handling and disposal of garbage often require extra expenditure. Recently, several construction firms have placed immense efforts to reduce waste. Wastes from building projects include physical and non-physical ones. Solid waste is a type of rubbish that falls under the first category. Non-physical waste is the residue that builds up during construction, extends the completion time, and increases the money burden on the project. Waste from significant construction projects, if improperly managed, can lead to cost overruns. Material waste needs appropriate handling starting in the pre-contract phase. This study aims to expose wasteful practices and materials in building projects and their causes and sources. Several studies focused on waste management research, while the current study focuses on determining the primary source of waste during the project lifecycle. This study also offers two solution methods to help project managers to control and minimize waste in their construction projects. The planning process includes purchasing ideal materials, preparation of an appropriate design schedule, and site planning works. Thus, the control comprises the handling, distribution of materials, waste protection, storage and waste accounting, documentation and record keeping, safety procedures, workers, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. This study included analysis of a survey of 60 questions given to engineering consultants, including architects, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, and quantity surveyors in Amman. The response rate to the survey was 82%. Architects make up 58% of survey respondents, followed by civil and structural engineers (22%), quantity surveyors (9%), and mechanical and electrical engineers (11%). This study discovered that 62% of those who assessed the data considered the participants' work experience in the construction industry. Based on the study results, the main findings revealed that the primary sources of construction waste are vandalism, waiting due to equipment setup and sharing, rework caused by design changes, waiting due to storage problems and material supplier delays, waiting due to crew interference, and waiting for guidance and examination. Keywords: Material Waste, Construction, Physical Waste, Non-Physical Waste, Cost DOI： https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.3.10

A Defect Detection Method for the Primary Stage of Software Development

In the early stage of software development, a software requirements specification (SRS) is essential, and whether the requirements are clear and explicit is the key. However, due to various reasons, there may be a large number of misunderstandings. To generate high-quality software requirements specifications, numerous researchers have developed a variety of ways to improve the quality of SRS. In this paper, we propose a questions extraction method based on SRS elements decomposition, which evaluates the quality of SRS in the form of numerical indicators. The proposed method not only evaluates the quality of SRSs but also helps in the detection of defects, especially the description problem and omission defects in SRSs. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, we conducted a controlled experiment to compare the ability of checklist-based review (CBR) and the proposed method in the SRS review. The CBR is a classic method of reviewing SRS defects. After a lot of practice and improvement for a long time, CBR has excellent review ability in improving the quality of software requirements specifications. The experimental results with 40 graduate students majoring in software engineering confirmed the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed method. However, the shortcomings and deficiencies of the proposed method are also observed through the experiment. Furthermore, the proposed method has been tried out by engineers with practical work experience in software development industry and received good feedback.