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Analysis of the Cost of Retraining Workers Employed in the Fossil Fuel Energy Industries for Jobs in Low-Carbon Energy Industries: A Case Study in Wyoming

Analysis of the Cost of Retraining Workers Employed in the Fossil Fuel Energy Industries for Jobs in Low-Carbon Energy Industries: A Case Study in Wyoming

Socio-Emotional Disposition’s Mediation in Technical Skills and Graduate Employability in Tourism and Hospitality Industry—South-Western Uganda

Despite possessing technical skills, many hospitality graduates in Southwestern Uganda struggle to secure employment. This suggests a possible deficiency in their socio-emotional abilities. The study investigated the mediating effect of socio-emotional disposition in the relationship between technical skills and graduate employability. The research design employed in this study was the cross-sectional quantitative research method with a population of 640 graduates and a sample size of 400 was established for hospitality graduates based on Krejcie, & Morgan’s (1970) table and formula. The data was collected employing questionnaires and the data analysis was done by SPSS V. 23 and Smart PLS V 4. The results revealed that the technical skills and socio-emotional disposition of graduates have significant direct effects on the graduates’ employability, with path coefficients of (β = 0.348, p < 0.001) for technical skills and (β = 0.716, p< 0.001) for socio-emotional disposition. Sensitively, socio-emotional disposition was also reported to mediate the link between technical skill and employability (β = 0.438, p<0.001). Thus, socio-emotional disposition increases the level of readiness for employment. The study indicates technical competencies are mandatory prerequisites to getting a job in the hospitality industry; socio-emotional competencies enhance these results. The study recommended that carrying out tracer studies and skills audits, mentorship schemes, certification of future graduates, creating a strong linkage between higher educational institutions (HEIs) and the hospitality sector, and authorities should take into account the programs that encourage socio-emotional enhancement appropriate to the needs of the sector

A Training Person Need Analysis for Music Teachers Readiness to Teaching Music Vocational for Visually Impaired Student: A Review

Music vocational is a programme that provides students with work, networking and learning activities outside of school through music performance or other musical activities that encourage students to gain some experience in a music industry job setting. However, music vocational education is still developing and is currently trying to reach students with special needs through special schools. The standardised skills that are commonly used and developed in society need to be understood and practised by children with special needs, especially the visually impaired students. However, its programme some case not being executed by the relevant teachers background. This study aims to examine the need for relevant music teachers for the implementation of music vocational training programmes in special education settings. Literature study on this study to explain the standard specifications of music vocational education and training teachers and how to implement vocational or specialised music learning for visually impaired students. The qualitative data show that vocational music education requires teachers with at least two years' experience and knowledge of music and the music industry, as well as several strategies for teaching visually impaired students in vocational music programmes that are directed towards self-determination in preparation for possible future careers.

Есть ли профессиональное будущее в индустриальном секторе? Взгляд уральских школьников (по результатам социологического исследования)

Education organizations need to reconceptualize their career guidance activities in the context of global digitalization and technological development. The current changes on the labor market make it necessary to study schoolchildren’s ideas about industrial jobs. Professional preferences of school students usually depend on their age and reflect new success models, i.e., the so-called fluid life trajectories. This research featured the attitudes of school students to industrial professions with their attractiveness and unattractiveness in terms of future career plans. The online survey covered 7628 students of 9th and 11th grades, a semi-formalized expert interview with young employees under 35 (n = 204) and a focus group of ten young employees of Kalinin Machine-Building Plant, Yekaterinburg. Theschool students based their career attitudes on the following assumptions. First, they lacked awareness of scientific and technological development in engineering and, as a result, considered this profession unpopular. Second, they did not perceive factory professions as prestigious because of the Soviet model of a factory worker as a servant to the factory.The unattractive features of a factory-related job were described as unhealthy, difficult, with no career prospects, and monotonous. The only attractive feature was stability. Engineering received a more favorable description, i.e., promising, diverse, well-paid, and challenging. The concept of a factory worker was shaped by the experience of parents: 50% of school students had very outdated knowledge of industrial production.

"A Different Kind of Hardship": Landscapes of Japanese American Resettlement During World War II

abstract: At the beginning of World War II, the United States illegally imprisoned 120,000 Japanese Americans and placed them in concentration camps for the duration of the war. What is less known about the incarceration is that more than one-quarter of the camp population, or approximately thirty-five thousand individuals, was encouraged to leave the camps and relocate to rural communities, small towns, and cities largely in the Mountain West, Midwest, and East Coast. This article focuses on the living conditions and experiences of Japanese Americans during this wartime resettlement period as they adjusted to life outside the camps and encountered a wide range of housing types, including tent camps, rooming houses, college dormitories, hostels, and, often, crowded and substandard apartments located in urban areas. Many Japanese Americans faced numerous challenges in these new environments, notably a discriminatory real estate industry and limited job opportunities. This discussion of the physical landscapes encountered during the resettlement period helps provide a more complete and richer understanding of the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during the war.

Job losses or gains? The impact of supply-side energy transition on employment in China

The supply-side energy transition has created numerous jobs in the renewable energy industry while also destroying jobs in the traditional industry. This study examines the relationship between the supply-side energy transition and employment using panel data from China covering 2008 to 2022. It includes a heterogeneity analysis based on geographical location, economic development, and resource endowments, and estimates net employment based on clean energy production projections. Results show that a 1 % growth in clean energy production led to an approximately 0.013 % increase in total employment. However, that effect was heterogeneous. Employment in the primary industry decreased while the tertiary industry saw an increase. Geographically, employment rose in East and South China but fell in Middle China. Economically, lower-income areas benefited more, which could help reduce talent inequality. Regarding resource endowments, job losses were notable in coal-rich areas and indicated the need for fair transition. Conversely, wind and solar-rich regions experienced higher employment growth, showing a scale effect of clean energy development. By 2060, net employment is projected to increase by 5.89–9.96 million. Policies should be tailored to specific local circumstances in order to also promote a fair, equitable energy transition.

How position level, hotel classification and brand category affect attitudes toward disabled colleagues

PurposeDue to the global labor shortage, the labor-heavy and high turnover hospitality industry is now recruiting from nontraditional sources. This study aims to investigate the views of people in the hotel industry to better understand how people with disabilities can obtain jobs in the hotel industry and how they are treated.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a constructivist approach to grounded theory. Interviews were conducted with senior managers, middle managers and line-level employees at both internationally branded and locally branded hotels and who worked at upscale and midscale hotels to tell their perspectives about recruiting and working with people with disabilities.FindingsSenior managers showed positive attitudes toward hiring people with disabilities but lacked pragmatic considerations about their integration into teams. Middle managers were the most hesitant, primarily due to practical concerns about accommodating their workplace needs. Line-level staff at midscale hotels were more open to working with colleagues with disabilities compared to those at high-end properties.Originality/valueLimited research has been conducted on the broad perspectives regarding workers with disabilities in the hospitality industry. The study reveals not only the impact of managerial level on managers’ perspectives, but also how hotel class influenced the views of the coworkers and potential coworkers of people with disabilities. These distinctions not only help to advance our theoretical understanding of careers and hospitality labor markets but also inform operators on how to best integrate and recruit people with disabilities.

Main Characteristics of the Geological Structure of the Evaporite Formation of the Amu Darya Syneclise

The geological structure of the evaporite formation in the Amu Darya syneclise is a complex system that provides valuable insights into the region's geological history and economic potential. The study aims to analyse the main characteristics of the geological structure of the evaporite formation in the Amu Darya syneclise to expand knowledge of the geological and environmental history of the region and to identify the potential of these deposits for various applications. The methods used for this study included geological mapping, mineralogical analysis, stratigraphic analysis and geochemical research. The study identifies three distinct water-bearing horizons within the evaporite complex: Sharaplinsky, Yolotan, and Sakar. These horizons exhibit varying characteristics in terms of composition, water content, and distribution across the basin. Geomorphological manifestations, such as salt lakes and salt marshes, play a crucial role in understanding the ecological and geological history of the region. The evaporite formation holds substantial economic importance, hosting valuable resources including salts, oil, and gas. This geological structure supports regional industrial development, job creation, and overall economic growth. The study also highlights the need for further research into the geology and geomorphology of the Amu Darya syneclise to better understand the formation and dynamics of evaporite deposits and their role in the region’s current environmental and economic sectors. The study emphasizes the need for efficient technologies and methods for resource extraction and management to ensure sustainable development and minimize environmental impact. The research provides crucial data for optimizing mineral extraction strategies and developing effective natural resource management approaches. It underscores the importance of understanding the geological structure for sustainable ecological and economic development in the region. The practical significance of this study is a basis for developing more effective natural resource management strategies based on an understanding of the geological processes of evaporite sedimentation in the Amu Darya syneclise, which is key to the sustainable development of the region’s ecological and economic systems.

Industrial multi-resource flexible job shop scheduling with partially necessary resources

This paper is dedicated to the study of industrial extensions of the flexible job shop scheduling problem with multiple resources in order to propose an alternative to expensive optimization software for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. In this context, we propose a generic model able to tackle some constraints often found in industrial scheduling problems. This model tackles partially necessary resources by decomposing operations into stages. Instances are solved by a simulated annealing metaheuristic which is further improved using efficient conditions to filter non-interesting solutions. We compare our approach to a constraint programming model using a commercial solver. Extensive experiments and statistical analysis show that our method is competitive and of practical use in the industrial context.

Exploring intrinsic factors that affect quality job and turnover intention in the Chinese educational services industry

Organizations must attain a sustainable competitive advantage via the workforce. Active employee engagement can foster motivation and provide intrinsic job satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the impact of prospective intrinsic factors on the turnover intention of academic staff in the educational service industry in Anhui, China. A quantitative study method was devised using the Daniel Pink’s theory with a survey questionnaire consisting of 51 items. The study used a 5-point Likert scale. Nonprobability sampling with the snowball method was exercised for 403 fully completed responses for data analysis using the SPSS program version 23. The Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant and robust inverse relationship between employee turnover intention and all of the independent variables examined (r² = 55.06 for managerial behavior empowerment, r² = 54.76 for psychological empowerment, r² = 54.46 for career growth opportunity, r² = 63.84 for organizational commitment, and r² = 27.46 for compensation). The multiple regression analysis was subsequently implemented. The model evaluation yields an adjusted R² value of 0.685, signifying that the independent variables collectively account for approximately 69% of the variance in the dependent variable, except for compensation, which exhibits a significant positive correlation with turnover intention. However, it is impossible to disregard the impact of compensation as the silence factor. Appropriate delivery of this baseline reward is necessary to ensure that it satisfies the fundamental requirements of the employee and fosters intrinsic motivation. Acknowledgment This study received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Money not the main motivator for a second job in IT industry

Money not the main motivator for a second job in IT industry

MORTGAGE LENDING AS A FACTOR OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY

A mortgage and a mortgage loan are components of the mortgagesystem, the evolution of which dates back several millennia. During this period, there was a transformation of views on the mortgage -from a pledge -a plot of land to an understanding of the mortgage as a financial instrument in the mechanism of socio-economic development of the country.In the lands of Ukraine, the mortgage system arises and develops simultaneously with the development of banking. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. a network of mortgage banks was formed on the territory of Ukraine, and mortgages acquired credit functions and turned into a supply channel for investments in agriculture. In the modern period, a mortgage loan is an effective tool in the mechanism of development of the market economy. Mortgages not only stimulate the construction of new housing and provide housing for the country's population on a market basis, but also launch the mechanism for the development of the securities market, the banking and insurance market, and allow the creation of additional jobs in the construction industry and in the production of consumer durables. The action of the mortgage has a multiplicative effect and allows to achieve a significant socio-economic effect, is a factor in the birth of the middle class in societyand a prerequisite for the formation of social well-being. A key role in the development of mortgage lending in the modern period is played by the state program "eOselia", which began working in Ukraine in October 2022 and allowed to obtain a mortgage loan from 3% to 7% per annum. Since the beginning of the "eOselia" program in Ukraine, mortgage loans in the amount of more than 13 billion hryvnias have been issued, and more than 8,500 families have benefited from this program.Adapting the work of the mortgage system to the conditions of war, the aggravation of security risks and demographic changes, requires the participants of the mortgage market to improve the business models developed in pre-war times, to look for new forms for the restoration of mortgage lending, to conduct constant monitoring of social, political and economic factors. The adaptation mechanism on the part of the state provides for the strengthening of legal control over all elements of mortgage lending and maximum support through the transparency of pricing for mortgage loans.

Towards human-AI collaboration in the competency-based curriculum development process: The case of industrial engineering and management education

In the endeavor to advance industrial engineering and management (IEM) education, this research underscores the imperative of supporting a dynamic and responsive adaptation of a competency-based curriculum (CBC) to meet the demands of an ever-evolving industrial landscape and job market. Our study contributes to competency-based education (CBE) by demonstrating how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can inform the definition of a CBC in the IEM field, thus initiating the pioneering steps towards a collaborative human-AI approach in CBC design. Through a stepwise methodology based on semantic analysis, text mining, natural language processing (NLP) models, informetrics approaches, and clustering algorithms, we provide data-driven insights to inform the curriculum development process. This approach enabled us to identify educational gap, particularly in domains such as digital twin engineering and human-centric IEM. Moreover, this study advocates for higher education institutions (HEIs) to embrace a more structured and collaborative approach to continuously developing competency-based curricula. In this perspective, AI (including generative AI) emerges as a valuable ally in curriculum design. This approach proves instrumental in crafting competitive and appealing curricula, especially at peripheral universities. This study culminates in an updated WING model showing how to build Industry 5.0 related curricula and a series of recommendations for engineering educators.

A multimodal pedagogical approach to teaching electromagnetics

AbstractElectromagnetics is a core course in the undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum that entails the study of electric and magnetic fields. Students, usually, perceive it as a challenging course since it requires them to build mental models of the spatial and time‐varying electric and magnetic fields that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Moreover, the mathematics used in this subject is quite complex and abstract and can further compound the students' difficulties in connecting abstract math with real‐life industry applications. To address these challenges, the author designed an undergraduate electromagentics course, which utilized certain pedagogical techniques to enhance the learning experience of the students. These pedagogies include extensive usage of MATLAB simulations, animations, and videos during the course that helps students visualize and conceptualize abstract concepts, usage of a comprehensive course‐wide equation sheet, and highlighting the connection of the theory with real‐life applications and industry jobs. This paper presents some of the simulations designed by the author as part of this course. Moreover, the equation sheet is also reproduced and access to its source is provided for the benefit of other instructors and students. The paper also presents results from the end‐of‐semester students' survey to measure the efficacy of these pedagogical techniques.

Investigating The Determinants of Vocational Education and Economic Development in Digital Age: A Review from 2018 - 2023

Vocational education plays a crucial role in the development of individuals by providing them with the most essential skills. The crucial importance of vocational education necessitates support from various elements, including government policy and the educational aspect within the vocational school. However, higher vocational education and economic development in the digital age face several challenges, stemming from enrollment trends, policy interventions, labor market dynamics, and demographic shifts. This study provides a systematic review using PRISMA guidelines for addressing higher vocational education enrollment, policy interventions, labor market trends, and demographic factors that affect the integration of vocational education and economic development in the digital age. The initial phase involves the identification of a suitable source database, which may include prominent platforms such as Scopus, Google Scholar, or IEEE Xplore The findings of the study reveal that most students enrolling in higher vocational education recommend using hands-on training and practical skills that have been directly applicable to my current job in the IT industry. The program needs to focus on industry-relevant skills for the demands of the labor market. We also identifying and filling these research gaps could lead to a more comprehensive and critical understanding of vocational education. Vocational education programs can adapt to labor market trends by incorporating emerging technologies into their curricula, collaborating with industry experts to identify skill gaps, and offering continuing education courses to keep graduates up to date with the latest advancements. Finally, this study provides some recommendations for further studies.

Employment wages and diseases of despair in early adulthood: Links through subjective socioeconomic status and cumulative stressor exposure

Rising mortality due to suicides, overdoses, and substance-related diseases, also called “deaths of despair,” has attracted significant academic, public, and media attention in recent years. This type of mortality, and key precursor “diseases of despair” like depressive mood and substance-related problems, tend to concentrate in people affected by deindustrialization and the loss of well-paid industrial jobs, that is, working-age adults with less than a BA degree. It is thought that risks build up when young adults with less education struggle to find decent jobs upon entering the labor market, which in turn triggers (1) subjective perceptions of being stuck in lower socioeconomic rungs; and (2) exposure to chronic stressors in various domains (e.g., housing, relationships). This study examined whether wages were related to diseases of despair (i.e., depressive mood and substance-related problems) through these two types of processes in a longitudinal sample (N = 543) overrepresenting young Canadian adults with lower educational attainment followed from their mid-teens to their mid-20s. Psychological processes and outcomes were self-reported, whereas exposure to stressors was assessed with a gold-standard interview-based protocol. After taking into account key potential confounders measured in adolescence (e.g., stressor exposure, mental health symptoms), results show that wages in early adulthood (in the early and mid-20s) were indirectly associated with depressed mood and substance-related problems in the mid-20s, through internal psychological processes and external exposure to chronic stressors. The specific processes in play varied by outcome. For depressive mood, subjective perceptions of one's relative socioeconomic position emerged as particularly relevant, whereas for substance-related problems, significant indirect associations emerged only when both internal psychological processes and external exposures to stressors were considered jointly. Access to decent jobs offering good wages among young adults without university degrees should thus be considered when designing policies aimed at reducing diseases of despair in younger generations.

Shocking Offers: Gender, Wage Inequality, and Recessions in Online Labor Markets

Using data from the largest online job portal in Nigeria, we document (i) gender differences in salary offers for jobs and (ii) the response of (i) to recessions. Jobs in industries where the number of job applicants skews female offer lower starting salaries than jobs in industries where applicants skews male. During Nigeria's 2016 recession, applications to jobs in industries that skew female fell, and salary offers rose. In contrast, applications to jobs in industries that skew male rose, and salary offers fell. In accordance with this relative shift in applications, in 2016 the salary-offer gap almost disappears.

A Study on the Growth and Development of the Tourism Industry in Uttarakhand. Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies

The travel and tourism industry provides hospitality to visitors to the place as well as services that ensure the customers' demands are met. Tourism provides significant economic support to a country. Tourism has a crucial influence in a country's development, which varies between countries. This industry necessitates extensive oversight and smooth operation because it serves both locals and visitors. This is influenced by a variety of elements, including infrastructure, a country's level of development, culture, safety, and, most significantly, the qualities that render a nation unique enough to make it worth a visit. Additionally, the travel and tourism industry's job is to promote the nation so that as many people as possible visit there and even inspire others to do so. Tourism, in addition to providing to clients or visitors, also caters to persons in need of employment. This industry employs people, hence lowering the country's unemployment rate. Uttarakhand has a thriving and well-established tourism business. It seeks to promote, satisfy, and employ its consumers by offering excellent amenities and recreational opportunities, and so contributes to the country's GDP. Uttarakhand's tourist business is essential and is recognized as one of the primary foundations

Data analytics skills required for accounting industry jobs: analysis and strategies

Purpose of the research. There’s a lack of specific advice / tactics for those interested in switching from public practice to industry. Purpose of the research is to fill the current gap and provide specific tactics for aspiring professionals both in terms of understanding the skills required to make a transition, as well as the ways to develop those skills.Methodology. This study employed a qualitative research approach to explore the data analytics skills required for audit and corporate accounting jobs. The study adopted a case study design to examine the specific data analytics skills required for audit and corporate accounting roles.Originality / value of the research. By combining the researcher's personal experience, industry insights, and academic literature, this study provides valuable insights into the data analytics skills required for audit and corporate accounting roles. The study's findings and recommendations offer practical guidance for auditors transitioning to corporate accounting positions and for corporate accountants seeking career advancement.Findings. This article delved deeply into the data analytics skills required in corporate reporting, but absent in audit due to job differences. The article provides an overview the current software market and provide practical tips on learning and practicing new tools that could (1) provide required skills for a successful industry shift and (2) cementing and upscaling your role in reporting department.

The Social Economic Contributions of NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company) to Northwestern Indiana: A Brief Economic Report Analysis

This brief economic report analysis highlights that NIPSCO is an important economic driver in Northwestern Indiana due to their high investments, including purchases of goods and services, and employing a highly skilled labor force. NIPSCO’s significant capital investments develops a modern and reliable energy generation and distribution infrastructure, and hence in turn supports the region’s economic development. In addition, both GDP and employment multipliers for NIPSCO demonstrate that due to the energy industry in Northwestern Indiana, NIPSCO creates more additional GDP and jobs in other industries in the region. In short, this brief economic report analysis shows that NIPSCO makes significant social economic contributions to the region’s economy in Northwestern Indiana.