Internship Program Research Articles

Impact of NEP 2020 on the Tourism Sector of M.P. through Higher Education Programme

The National Education Policy (NEP) of India launched in 2020 has generated significant discussions on the changes needed in the higher education system of the country to transform India into a knowledge-based economy, NEP proposes several reforms in the education sector including changes in curriculum pedagogy and assessment methods. One important aspect of any NEP is its potential impact on various industries, particularly the tourism sector and if the things are recollected then its experience is based on previous education policies, the focus of higher education was more on creating knowledge societies, thereafter stress shifted on balancing the knowledge content with real life requirement of skills to make the students of higher education system more employable as skill development and education is the need of the hour. In NEP 2020 various strategies are also mentioned for the proper implementation of tourism education by way of enhancing collaboration with industry, internship programs, inculcating major skills, developing technology within the curriculum, and many more but there are various issues in implementing NEP. This paper focuses on understanding the implementation of NEP in the context of tourism education and vocational education in the tourism sector specifically and skill-based vocational education in general in the higher education system of India through quantitative research methods. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders in the higher education and tourism sectors on the impact of NEP implementation on the tourism industry in M.P.

MỘT SỐ GIẢI PHÁP NÂNG CAO HIỆU QUẢ QUẢN LÝ HOẠT ĐỘNG THỰC TẬP CỦA SINH VIÊN CHUYÊN NGÀNH BÁC SĨ ĐA KHOA

Through theoretical and practical research methods, the author has made a preliminary assessment of the current state of organization, management, inspection and evaluation of internship activities of students majoring in General practitioner. Survey results show that the number of teachers managing and guiding internships is still small compared to the large number of interns. The dissemination of goals and internship programs to students is well-performed, the time distribution between theoretical learning and clinical practice is relatively suitable. Clinical internship time needs to be considered increased, according to students' evaluation. Methods of inspection and evaluation of results need to be adjusted to ensure honesty, objectivity, fairness and accuracy. From that result, 02 groups of solutions have been proposed for application. The results of the survey of experts show the feasibility of the two groups of proposed solutions.

Streamlining Electrical Distribution Using LVMDP Panels in Indonesia

This study investigates the efficiency of load balancing in Low Voltage Main Distribution Panels (LVMDP) through an industrial internship program for Electrical Engineering students. Utilizing a descriptive methodology with observation-based data collection, the research highlights the distribution of power across R-S-T phases—12,944.00 W, 12,912.00 W, and 13,032.00 W, respectively—demonstrating a nearly balanced load. The findings suggest that practical training can significantly enhance understanding and management of electrical panels, offering crucial insights into improving electrical distribution systems globally. Highlights: Hands-on Training: Students gain practical experience in electrical panel manufacturing, enhancing their skills and understanding of real-world applications. Critical Infrastructure: LVMDP panels play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and safe electricity distribution within buildings, emphasizing the importance of their construction and maintenance. Data-Driven Analysis: The descriptive method and observational data collection provide insights into power needs and load sharing, facilitating informed decision-making for electrical system optimization. Keywords: Panel, LVMDP, Planning

Readiness of the 4th Semester Japanese Grammar Syllabus in Accomplishing the Learning Targets on MBKM Curriculum at Jakarta State University

This study aims to find out how the suitability between the Bunpo IV syllabus is currently used with the language learning target in the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Jakarta State University which is based on the MBKM curriculum also known as Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. The curriculum is following the MBKM Curriculum listed in Permendikbud No. 3 of 2020. The regulation said that students have the right to study outside of the campus after completing 4 semesters. Therefore, students can choose internship programs abroad or in the country, as well as participate in student exchange programs The offers for internships are numerous, so it raises the interest of students to join it. But behind the enthusiasm of students for this Merdeka Belajar program, there is a concern that the learning targets of students who take part in the internship program, especially language courses, will decrease and not meet the target of learning study program itself. The main goal of the graduation requires students to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test ( JLPT) level N3, before taking the thesis exam. Bunpou IV is a course that contains grammar level IV or equivalent intermediate level, this course is quite related and has become the foundation of other language courses. The material provided up to Bunpo IV is equivalent to the Japanese language skills in JLPT N3 which is the requirement for graduating from the study program. This study is part of research and development (R&D) with a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach. Especially for the first year of research, the approach used is a qualitative approach through document analysis currently used in the Bunpou IV course. The technique used in collecting data is records and archival review of syllabus, teaching materials, and JLPT N3 simulation results. From the JLPT simulation results, it was found that student readiness to pass JLPT N3 had only reached 23.5%. Of the respondents who did not pass, it was found that 9.8% did not pass the Moji Goi section (letters and vocabulary), 47.06% did not pass the Bunpo Dokkai section (grammar and reading comprehension), and 23.53% did not pass the Choukai section (listening comprehension). From this result, we know that it is necessary to re-evaluate and conduct the development study of syllabus of the Bunpo IV course based on the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in the Japanese Language Education Study Program, FBS UNJ.
 Keywords: MBKM curriculum, Bunpo IV, JLPT N3

New challenges and opportunities for IT companies and (L)IS departments in managing student internships in the time of crisis

This paper discusses the organization of students’ internship in new circumstances caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of the research is on the IT companies in eastern part of Croatia and their perspective on how they managed students’ internship during and after the lockdown. Some of these IT companies successfully cooperate with the Department of Information Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Osijek. Since 2015 the Department enrolls students in graduate study of Information Technology track. From that time students used to do their internship and later find employment in IT companies in the region. The well based cooperation with local IT companies was interrupted in 2020 by the COVID-19 lockdown and semi-lockdown. In such a situation, teachers and IT companies’ managers have been trying to find out the proper ways in which students could fulfill their tasks via online or hybrid mode. To learn more about the experience from the perspective of IT companies, we interviewed 18 of them. The paper points out the observed advantages and disadvantages as well as suggestions for setting a framework for future internship programs. Employers are thinking about continuing to perform online or hybrid internships, and it is clear to them that one of the answers is well defined and regulated model of internships in the online environment.

Совершенствование системы обучения персонала на туристическом предприятии

In the modern world tourism enterprises require specialists with a knowledge base and practical skills and abilities to work with clients. Over the past decade there has been a tendency to consolidate tour operator and travel agency networks, which causes a high demand for managers in the tourism sector. On the other hand, in order to be successful in this profession an employee must have a set of competencies and other qualities. Every year the list of requirements for candidates for this position is updated with new qualities and skills, among which employers indicate as mandatory the availability of higher education in the field of tourism, as well as work experience in this area. The purpose of this article is to study the theoretical aspects of recruitment and training of personnel at a tourism enterprise and to develop an internship program for new employees. An internship can be one of the forms of employment for university graduates. To date internships at enterprises in the tourism industry are considered one of the most productive methods of training qualified personnel.

Internal CSR Programs in the Context of a Financial Institution Operating in Nepal

This study investigates the internal corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of employees in commercial banks and explores the relationship between demographic factors and trust. Adopting a quantitative research design, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 40 employees representing various levels and departments within the banks. Purposive sampling was utilized, and ethical considerations were strictly followed. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed to examine the data. Results reveal gender differences in perceptions of company policies, with females generally showing higher agreement on aspects like career development and work-life balance. Married individuals also tended to perceive higher levels of agreement with company policies compared to unmarried counterparts. Moreover, age and years of service exhibited weak negative correlations with various policy aspects, suggesting limited influence on employee perceptions. Overall, the findings emphasize the importance of tailored CSR practices to address diverse employee needs and preferences, irrespective of demographic factors. These insights can inform strategies to enhance employee engagement and organizational performance in commercial banks.

Criminology Internship Program of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College

This study evaluated the implementation of Mountain Province State Polytechnic CollegeInternship Program (MPSPC-CIP) to identify the weaknesses that need to be addressed using a quantitative descriptive method. It employed survey questionnaire to gather data from 121 respondents. This study determined that the MPSPC-CIP has been effectively implemented. It was discovered that the weekly report submission is sometimes observed, but most indicators are effectively implemented. Respondents were aware of their duties and the significance of implementing community regulations. Except for the inadequacy of communication equipment in the program’s implementation, the respondents deemed the extent of the effects of the problems encountered in the performance of the CIP to be less severe; however, this issue needs to be addressed. The social cognitive career theory encapsulates the findings, as the CIP provides students with opportunities to acquire practical experience in the field with the assistance of multiple agency personnel.

Challenges and Adjustments in a Multisite School-Based Randomized Field Trial

Randomized experiments are a strong design for establishing impact evidence because the random assignment mechanism theoretically allows confidence in attributing group differences to the intervention. Growth of randomized experiments within educational studies has been widely documented. However, randomized experiments within education have received criticism for implementation challenges and for ignoring context. Additionally, limited guidance exists for programs that are tasked with both implementation and evaluation within the same funding period. This study draws on a research team's experiences and examines opportunities and challenges in conducting a multisite randomized evaluation of an internship program for teacher candidates. We discuss how problems were collaboratively addressed and adjusted to align with local realities and demonstrate how the research team, in consultation with local stakeholders, addressed methodological and program implementation problems in the field. Recommendations for future research are provided.

Implementation of Simagin (Industrial Internship Information System) Based on a Website at Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif PSDKU Makassar, , Indonesia

The research article presents the implementation of the SIMAGIN (Industrial Internship Information System) at Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif PSDKU Makassar to address the inefficiencies in managing industrial internship activities. The system, developed using the extreme programming (XP) methodology, aims to streamline the internship process by facilitating registration, monitoring student activities, and enabling transparent information about available internship positions. The web-based system was designed to benefit students by providing efficient access to internship partner companies and enhancing the quality of their internship experiences. The research also emphasizes the use of black-box testing to ensure the system’s functionality. The study concludes that the implemented system successfully improves the industrial internship process and recommends further refinements, including the exploration of mobile applications. Overall, the research aims to significantly benefit the institution and students participating in the industrial internship program by enhancing the quality and efficiency of the internship experience.
 Keywords: technology integration, student activities, internship program

Effectiveness of rural internships for veterinary students to combat veterinary workforce shortages in rural areas.

Veterinarians are a pivotal force in addressing animal health and welfare surveillance, with a critical role in improving public health security and increasing the profits of livestock farmers. Yet, the veterinary profession is adversely affected by personnel shortages, particularly in rural areas. Since the health of people, animals and their shared environment are interconnected in a One Health perspective, a set of policies are required to ensure public health by attraction and retention of veterinarians in rural areas. In France, a tutored internship programme, financially subsiding students and mentors to execute a training period in remote rural areas, was promoted to better integrate and retain veterinary students ending their veterinary training. This paper aims to evaluate how veterinarians' tutored internships influences students' choices for rural practice, using three different statistical methods derived from causal inference theory. Using survey data for the period 2016-2020, we show that: (i) the average effect of the tutored internship on veterinarians' work in food animal sector is not significant; and that (ii) the tutored internship leads veterinarians with a low share of work in the food animal sector to have a rural practise after they graduated between 13 and 20% greater than those who did not participate in the tutored internship.

Psychosocial and vocational impact of an internship program for people diagnosed with severe mental illnesses

Purpose Unemployment is an obstacle in recovery for people with severe mental illnesses (SMI), both in reducing psychopathological symptoms and in achieving a high quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of an internship program for people diagnosed with SMI on psychosocial variables using a pre-test and post-test design. Method Four scales were administered to a sample of 127 study participants, all of whom were diagnosed with SMI. The results of standard and sheltered employment outcomes were obtained by comparing the number and type of contracts gained by participants up to one year after program completion. A repeated measures ANOVA analysis was carried out with intervention being an independent intra-subject variable and type of participant diagnosis being a between-subjects variable. Results A limited increase in social functioning was found, as well as a significant decrease in psychiatric distress for users diagnosed with personality disorders. Participants in the internship program obtained a greater number of employment contracts than their peers who did not participate in the program, albeit with a low effect size. Conclusions Though results were positive, extension of internship length and provision of more intensive counselling for participants may be useful.

Local Government Internship: Opportunity or Exploitation?

Despite the evident increasing unemployment rates, particularly youth unemployment, the South Africa’s graduate labour force continues to grow. Recent studies show the devastating figures of graduate unemployment which grow alongside the overall unemployment rates in South Africa. Undoubtedly, unemployment mostly affects young graduates who recently graduated from higher learning institutions. Thus, internships are increasingly recognised as a bridge through which graduates can transition from higher learning institutions to the labour market. However, whether internships are good or bad for young graduates remains a debatable question. Therefore, this paper is drawn from the perspectives of young graduate interns to determine whether internship presents real opportunities for career development of young graduates or it is merely used as an exploitative tool by employers. This study adopted a qualitative approach where a total of thirty graduate interns from eThekwini Municipality participated in the semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The results indicate that most graduate interns viewed the local government internship programme as exploitative. Further results show that graduate interns are generally underpaid yet overworked in the local government internship. Workplace abuse and the lack of access to resources were reported as major challenges faced by graduate interns. These results symbolise the exploitative nature of internship programmes at the local government level. Therefore, this paper recommends appropriate systems, policies, and workplace rules to improve local government internships. 
 
 Received: 23 May 2023 / Accepted: 19 January 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024

Kewirausahaan Perguruan Tinggi Islam (Analisis Pendiidkan Kewirausahaan Dalam Konteks Kampus Merdeka)

This research aims to discover the ideal concept of entrepreneurship education in higher education. The study employs a qualitative paradigm with descriptive survey techniques. The research locus is conducted at the State Islamic Institute of Lhokseumawe. The results indicate that entrepreneurship education has been implemented before the implementation of the Independent Learning policy. The Independent Campus program provides opportunities for a series of innovations in implementing entrepreneurial management. This direction aligns with the orientation of the Independent Campus in shaping self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, the implementation of entrepreneurship education stimulates a sense of independence in thinking and competitiveness through the improvement of management and technology optimization. The program's manifestation is carried out in the form of activities such as business units, internship programs, integrated learning programs, and entrepreneurship expos. On the other hand, faculty members innovate teaching through cultural learning and working transformation processes with an entrepreneurial spirit. This research has implications for the theoretical development of entrepreneurship concepts in the implementation of the Independent Campus policy.

Dual purposes by design: exploring alignment between residents' and academic advisors' documents in a longitudinal program.

Longitudinal academic advising (AA) and coaching programs are increasingly implemented in competency based medical education (CBME) to help residents reflect and act on the voluminous assessment data they receive. Documents created by residents for purposes of reflection are often used for a second, summative purpose-to help competence committees make decisions-which may be problematic. Using inductive, thematic analysis we analyzed written comments generated by 21 resident-AA dyads in one large internal medicine program who met over a 2year period to determine what residents write when asked to reflect, how this aligns with what the AAs report, and what changes occur over time (total 109 resident self-reflections and 105 AA reports). Residents commented more on their developing autonomy, progress and improvement than AAs, who commented far more on performance measures. Over time, residents' writing shifted away from intrinsic roles, patient care and improvement towards what AAs focused on, including getting EPAs (entrustable professional activities), studying and exams. For EPAs, the emphasis was on getting sufficient numbers rather than reflecting on what residents were learning. Our findings challenge the practice of dual-purposing documents, by questioning the blurring of formative and summative intent, the structure of forms and their multiple conflicting purposes, and assumptions about the advising relationship over time. Our study suggests a need to re-evaluate how reflective documents are used in CBME programs. Further research should explore whether and how documentation can best be used to support resident growth and development.

Perception of M.ed. Student-teachers Towards Internship as a Part of Teacher Training Programme

Teaching is an exciting and rewarding activity but like other professions it is demanding as it requires that its practitioners clearly understand what should be done to bring about the most desirable learning in the pupil and be highly proficient in the skills necessary to carry out these tasks. All the teachers training institutions are not only imparting theoretical but also practical knowledge and skill in teaching different subjects to prospective teachers. There are many parts of teacher training programme like Internship, sessional Work, Project work, micro and macro teaching etc. Internship is an integral part of professional preparation that includes practice – teaching and wide variety of field experience under the guidance of a competent or expert supervisor. Internship in M.Ed. is very essential for today’s teacher because it gives proper training to the student-teachers for better understanding of all the students. It builds confidence among the student-teachers. Therefore, the objective of the study is to know the perception of M.Ed. students-teachers towards the internship programme. In the present study, the researcher has used the descriptive method of research. The total sample includes 100 M.Ed. students-teachers from three M.Ed. colleges of Jammu. A Self-constructed questionnaire was prepared to collect the required data. After collecting the data, the frequencies were calculated to analyze the data. The findings of the study revealed positive perception of student-teachers towards internship as a part of professional preparation of teacher. The present study is helpful for educationists, practitioners, students, stakeholders, policy-makers, teachers and parents.

Clinic-based evaluation of the dual Xpert CT/NG assay on the GeneXpert System for screening for extragenital chlamydial and gonococcal infections amongst men who have sex with men

BackgroundChlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections have increased globally. Asymptomatic infections represent a significant risk of long-term complications. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionally affected, underscoring the need to offer screening programmes to this population. CT/NG Point of Care Testing (POCT) constitutes a strategic tool to improve the continuum of STI care, however extensive real-life evaluations amongst at risk populations are lacking. The aim of this study is to estimate the GeneXpert CT/NG assay performance and usability for CT and NG at genital and extragenital sites for screening amongst MSM.MethodsThis study was a multi-site sexual health clinic-based evaluation (Italy, Malta and Peru) with consecutive enrolment. A first void urine sample (divided in two aliquots), two oropharyngeal and two anorectal swabs were collected for each study participant. One specimen set (one for each anatomical site) was tested with the dual index test (Cepheid) at the clinics by the healthcare staff, the other set with FDA/CE approved Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) at the laboratory. Clinical sites and reference laboratories participated in an internal and external quality control programme. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios, positive and negative predictive values for each anatomical site were estimated using a meta-analytic approach.ResultsOne thousand seven hundred two MSM were recruited across all clinical sites for a total of 5049 biological specimens. NG and CT were respectively detected in 274 and 287 of samples. Overall, the NG POCT sensitivity and specificity was 91.43% and 99.75% in urine (LR + 372.80, LR- 0.09), 89.68% and 99.55% in rectal specimens (LR + 197.30, LR- 0.10) and 75.87% and 98.77% at the pharynx respectively (LR + 61.94, LR- 0.24). The CT component of the POCT sensitivity was 84.82% and specificity 99.63% in urine (LR + 228.68, LR- 0.15), 78.07% and 99.19% respectively on rectal site (LR + 96.23, LR-0.22), 67.79% and 99.88% respectively at pharyngeal site (LR + 554.89, LR- 0.32). 95.95% of MSM reported to be willing to wait for POCT results and no provider reported difficulties in terms of performance or interpretation of the results of the Xpert CT/NG.ConclusionRapid turnaround time, ease of use and high acceptability make the Xpert CT/NG testing system a strategic tool for increasing testing frequency, reaching those not yet tested and offering the possibility of immediate treatment if needed. The assay showed good negative likelihood ratios and confirms its use to rule out CT/NG infections. Sensitivity varied across sites and pathogens. Periodic staff training at the testing sites should be mandatory.

The Influence of Motivation, Perception, and Internship Experience on the Interest of Accounting Students in Pursuing Tax Brevet Certification (A Study on Undergraduate Accounting Students of Universitas Brawijaya)

The existing gap between the benefits and the low intention of accounting students to pursue tax brevet certification underlies the motivation for this research. This study examines the impact of career motivation, economic motivation, quality motivation, student perception, and internship experience on the intention of accounting students to pursue tax brevet certification. Employing a quantitative method with primary data, the research focuses on undergraduate accounting students at Universitas Brawijaya who have undergone at least one internship. The data from 110 respondents were collected using purposive sampling and analyzed through multiple linear regression using SPSS software. The results reveal that economic motivation and internship experience significantly influence accounting students' intention to pursue tax brevet certification. However, career motivation, quality motivation, and perception do not exhibit a significant impact on accounting students' intention to pursue tax brevet certification. These findings are expected to guide stakeholders in Higher Education in supporting internship programs and tax brevet certification, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of students' skills.

Effectiveness of worker apprenticeship programs for entering the world of work

Human resources are ready to have a positive impact on development. One way to prepare prospective workers is to take part in an internship program. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of apprenticeship programs in preparing workers to enter the world of work. This research design uses a qualitative descriptive research design. This research was conducted at the Manpower and Transmigration Service Kutai Barat Regency East Kalimantan Province Indonesia. Data was collected by in-depth interviews, observation and literature study. The data collected is primary data through key persons and secondary data. This research was carried out from July to October 2023. The results of this research are that the effectiveness of the apprenticeship program in preparing prospective workers to enter the world of work at the Kutai Barat Regency Manpower and Transmigration Service has not been effective. The recommendations submitted are; There needs to be a consistent socialization process, and the age limits set should be reviewed because there are still many productive, educated pre-workers who have the potential to work. The completeness of facilities in the form of adequate training facilities and infrastructure needs to be improved in quality and quantity.

Socio-spatial equity analysis of relative wealth index and emergency obstetric care accessibility in urban Nigeria

BackgroundBetter geographical accessibility to comprehensive emergency obstetric care (CEmOC) facilities can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. However, with other factors, such as affordability critical for care access, it is important to explore accessibility across groups. We assessed CEmOC geographical accessibility by wealth status in the 15 most-populated Nigerian cities.MethodsWe mapped city boundaries, verified and geocoded functional CEmOC facilities, and assembled population distribution for women of childbearing age and Meta’s Relative Wealth Index (RWI). We used the Google Maps Platform’s internal Directions Application Programming Interface to obtain driving times to public and private facilities. City-level median travel time (MTT) and number of CEmOC facilities reachable within 60 min were summarised for peak and non-peak hours per wealth quintile. The correlation between RWI and MTT to the nearest public CEmOC was calculated.ResultsWe show that MTT to the nearest public CEmOC facility is lowest in the wealthiest 20% in all cities, with the largest difference in MTT between the wealthiest 20% and least wealthy 20% seen in Onitsha (26 vs 81 min) and the smallest in Warri (20 vs 30 min). Similarly, the average number of public CEmOC facilities reachable within 60 min varies (11 among the wealthiest 20% and six among the least wealthy in Kano). In five cities, zero facilities are reachable under 60 min for the least wealthy 20%. Those who live in the suburbs particularly have poor accessibility to CEmOC facilities.ConclusionsOur findings show that the least wealthy mostly have poor accessibility to care. Interventions addressing CEmOC geographical accessibility targeting poor people are needed to address inequities in urban settings.