Interview Process Research Articles

Artificial Intelligence based Virtual Interviewing Platform

This project aims to develop a virtual voice-based interviewer powered by advanced natural language processing (NLP) technologies to address the inefficiencies and biases in traditional hiring methods. By automating the interview process and simulating human interactions, the system will assess candidates in real-time, evaluating the content of their communication. This approach ensures consistent and fair evaluations, reducing biases while providing hiring managers with data-driven insights to make more informed decisions. Ultimately, the virtual interviewer seeks to streamline the hiring process, improve talent acquisition outcomes, and enhance the overall candidate experience Keywords— Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual Interview, Gemini, Django, NLP, API.

The Impact of Smile Intensity on Hiring Decisions in China

This study examined the effect of job applicants’ smiles on recruitment decisions using Chinese participants. In an experimental study, 305 Chinese participants were requested to rate the smiling behaviors of male and female job applicants at six different smile intensities. This study showed that perceived credibility is an important moderator of the effect of smiles on hiring. During the job interview process, job applicants’ emotional displays, such as smiles, play a crucial role in making a positive impression. Earlier investigations have explored the influences of genuine emotional expressions on service satisfaction, but empirical research on the joint effects of smile intensity and job applicant gender is scarce, especially in China. To address this gap, this research examined the impact of this interaction on job applicants’ perceived reliability. Our results showed that bright smiles were perceived as more reliable when job applicants were female (but not male). In contrast, faint smiles were more consistent with male stereotypes, leading to higher perceptions of reliability. This study further suggests that perceived credibility is a psychological mechanism that can explain the link between smile intensity and recruitment decisions.

Applying the Family Functioning Model to Explore Positive Support in Diabetes Self-Management: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Family members play a vital role in helping and undermining diabetes mellitus self-management practice. Methods: A qualitative study design to describe and explore the potentially key family function in diabetes self-management (DMSM) practice. In-depth interview strategy and focus group discussion (FGD) were conducted at Community health centre. An open-ended approach was applied to elicit an answer from participants. A total of twenty-two participants were involved in this study. All interview and FGD processes were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Results: The results found that positive function of family to support DMSM practice such as 1) positive encouragement and emotional support; 2) acknowledge responsibility for shared management; and 3) console, encourage and remind to maintain behaviours, regular blood glucose and medication adherence. the positive function of affective involvement such as 4) Be partners and work together in goal setting, action plan, and problem solving; and 5) accompanying for medical appointment and medical check-ups. Positive function in communication and problem solving such as 6) talking nicely and taking time to listen every compliance; and 7) partners recognize the needs of helping in crisis situation. Conclusion: Our findings provide insights regarding how family function may influence the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviours. As the health providers look for approaches to improve the DMSM practice, this valuable finding was essential to understand how the family function can improve and empower patients in DMSM practice. The findings of this study recommend that community health center should involve the family members to maintain the self-management implementation. The component of family function based should be consider for program development among diabetes patients.

Navigating vulnerabilities: an autoethnography of a female Chinese PhD returnee’s job-seeking journey in an age of uncertainty

ABSTRACT As a Chinese woman returnee and aspiring academic, this autoethnography examines my job interview experiences in Chinese academia from August 2023 to April 2024. Drawing on Judith Butler’s seminal work, Giving an Account of Oneself (2001), I explore narratives that illuminate the evolving contours of self-perception. These narratives trace my journey of personal growth and emotional shifts, highlighting feelings of marginalization, emotional violence, and the navigation of my vulnerabilities, while resonating with the broader emotional turns in higher education. In this autoethnography, I aim to uncover broader socio-cultural dynamics and delve into the complex reasons behind the vulnerable emotions I faced during the interview process. Inspired by Butler, I advocate for establishing a more ethical academic space for PhD holders amidst the current climate of uncertainty. This work will resonate with those who have completed studies overseas and returned to their home countries, as well as with academics navigating the competitive job market and gendered systems. My analysis of these lived experiences sheds light on the challenges of the competitive PhD job market within Chinese academia, offering valuable insights for women PhD returnees, early-career women academics, and policymakers in Chinese Higher Education Institutions (CHEIs).

Disrupting With the Land: Integrating Land‐Based Experiences in the Disrupting Interview

ABSTRACTIn this chapter, the author describes the design and implementation of a Disrupting interview process that emphasized land‐based practices as a means to disrupt both participants and the Disrupting framework itself. The chapter argues that by centering the land as an important element in Disrupting the Disciplines, practitioners can gain new insights and foster community while also more fully integrating some aspects of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and relating.

Storying Performance: Disrupting Disciplinary Narratives in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Histories

ABSTRACTThis chapter simultaneously tells a story and examines the process of storytelling as it shares ideas about the decolonization of drama, theatre, and performance provoked by participating in a Disrupting interview process that included an individual interview and a land‐based medicine walk.

Knowledge, experience, and values of digital citizenship in three apple distinguished schools in Malaysia

This study examines the extent of knowledge, experience, and values of digital citizenship among teachers and students at an Apple Distinguished School in Malaysia. A qualitative approach was used to complete this study, where two teachers and five students were selected for the interview process. Digital communication, digital ethics, and digital safety were the elements focused on in the study because all three are closely related to teachers and students in the school. The findings show that the respondents did not have a precise understanding of digital citizenship. However, the respondents demonstrated experience and values related to digital citizenship when using technology. The implications of this study provide information to schools and the Ministry of Education that digital citizenship is an important matter that should be incorporated into the school curriculum in line with the ongoing digitalization of education to produce responsible teachers, students, and communities in using technology.

Older Adults' Experiences and Expectations of Doctor-Patient Interactions During Early Hospital Care.

'People-centered care' is one of the World Health Organization's six defining features of quality care and recognizes the importance of tailoring healthcare to individual needs. This is particularly important for older patients who are more vulnerable to complications during their hospitalization. The initial medical assessment in hospital is a vital part of any admission, however, the older patient's experience of this is not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the perspectives of older patients, exploring their experience and expectations during these critical encounters. This was a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at a major teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia with adult inpatients who were > 75 years old, admitted from the Emergency Department, and had multimorbidity, polypharmacy or frailty. Interviews were transcribed and data were thematically analyzed. The 20 study participants had a median (range) age of 85 (75-95) years and 13 (65%) were frail. Six themes were identified: (1) addressing the presenting complaint, (2) implicit trust, (3) being understood as an individual, (4) kindness and respect, (5) well-informed and sometimes shared decision-making and (6) willingness for challenging conversations. Our findings highlight that older patients expect holistic and individualized care, extending beyond clinical expertise to encompass key professional and interpersonal characteristics such as effective communication, respect and kindness. The next steps are developing ways to upskill doctors in these aspects and involve older people in the development of training and standards to support the delivery of medical care that aligns with their experiences, expectations and preferences. The study design and interview guide were shaped by feedback from a patient and public involvement (PPI) workshop, which informed the interview process. Study findings were also shared with a PPI panel, whose insights were incorporated into this manuscript. As part of a larger research program, these findings will contribute to the co-design of educational interventions aimed at improving health professionals' assessment and management of older hospital patients.

Healthcare workers' real experiences with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China.

Healthcare professionals represent a major group among the patients diagnosed with lung cancer. The objective of this research is to explore the real experience of healthcare workers after being diagnosed with lung cancer to provide a reference for clinical intervention. Patients were recruited at Xiangyang Central Hospital from February 2020 to October 2023 using purposive sampling to select the subjects. The data was analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis after conducting semi-structured interviews utilizing phenomenological methodologies. Out of the 26 eligible patients, 24 received an invitation, and 21 consented to participate in the study. Finally, 18 patients completed the interview process. Four categories and nine themes were identified: (1) psychological experience(denial and doubt, anger and complaints, grief, and grievance); (2) therapeutic experience(difficulty in choosing treatment modalities and worry about the treatment); (3) coping experience(respond positively and poor role reversal); and (4) work experience (disease attributed to work and concerns about returning to work). These findings significantly contribute to comprehending the emotions experienced by medical practitioners with lung cancer. Medical practitioners who have been diagnosed with lung cancer undergo intricate psychological experiences. To offer effective assistance, customized support can be provided by facilitating role changes, improving the shift system and the establishing a safe working environment in clinical work.

PENERAPAN KEGIATAN MEWARNAI GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTORIC HALUS PADA ANAK USIA 5 TAHUN DI KOBER PANORAMA

Children's fine motor skills are learning to color pictures, as one of the alternative activities that lead to problem solving, coloring pictures is a very fun activity for children. This study aims to find out how the application of image coloring activities to fine motor skills in pre-school children aged 3-6 years at Tk Kober Panorama Batujajar. This research uses a descriptive design. Data collection was carried out by observation and interview process as well as fine motor instrument assessment. The results of the study convey that the child's fine motoric instrument is developing as expected with a total of 8 points with a description of the child lacking in one aspect of grasping and eye-hand coordination. The nursing action plan that the author has made to overcome the problems that exist in An. A, namely not achieving the aspects in the instrument assessment. Nursing implementation has been carried out for 2 consecutive days on An. A and carried out referring to the predetermined intervention, namely the Application of Picture coloring Activities to Fine Motor Skills in Pre-School Children by grasping the pencil correctly due to lack of concentration (not focused) using fine motor assessment instruments. Evaluation is carried out by researchers every action that has been carried out both formatively and summatively, to see whether or not it is in accordance with the results criteria that have been determined.

Creation and Validation of the Interview Guide: A Qualitative Part of the Validation of the Basic English Examination Project

This paper describes the creation process of the interview guide creation and validation, which is one of the data collection tools for qualitative research design. The interview guide allows careful planning of the structure and content of the interview, that consequently may lead to getting deeper analysis within the amount and scope of information collected. To prepare a meaningful and insightful interview guide that covers all significant areas to be researched, it needs careful planning and preparation stage. The method implemented is based on two existing models for interview validation. The presented research portrays the process of interview guide design and formation, followed by a practical illustration of how, based on the existing framework, it can be validated and piloted for the research. It is important to mention that the major aim of the interview guide is to collect data for the qualitative part of the Basic English Examination and help to contribute to the validation process of this crucial assessment procedure from a broader perspective. Overall, the paper brings valuable insights into qualitative research and facilitates the effective production of the research tool or the improvement of the existing methodology.

Halal Practices vs Food Heritage: A Case Study of Keropok Lekor Operators in Terengganu, Malaysia

As global demand for halal food continues to grow, Terengganu’s food heritage must navigate the modern requirement for halal certification, especially for products, such as Keropok Lekor, which are exported beyond local markets. Hence, this study aims to examine the sustainability of halal practices in the context of food heritage, specifically focusing on Keropok Lekor operators in Terengganu, Malaysia. While existing literature has primarily addressed halal certification and supply chain management, there is limited exploration of how traditional foods like Keropok Lekor fit within the broader halal framework and cultural heritage. Therefore, a semi-structured interview was conducted with two Keropok Lekor operators in Terengganu. Hence, the interview process has been recorded, and then the recording has been transcribed using the NVIVO software. The theme has then been identified throughout the transcript. The themes used to analyze the transcript have been food heritage, halal practices, and challenges. By exploring Keropok Lekor as food heritage, investigating the halal practices among the operators, and understanding the challenges they face in maintaining these practices, the study provides insights into the intersection of cultural preservation and halal compliance. With the increasing global demand for halal-certified products, it is crucial to explore how traditional food producers navigate the delicate balance between heritage and halal standards. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge about the sustainability of halal practices in the food industry.

Individual's Experience of Living With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

To explore the lived experience following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery of eight men and women in the South of England who had undergone surgery a minimum of 12 months prior. This phenomenologically based qualitative study utilised Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a framework for the analysis and exploration of participants' lived experiences. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with eight men and women in the South of England in 2017. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis revealed four superordinate themes: Managing change and uncertainty; The affective experience of change; The post-operative body within its relational context; and The presence and absence of appropriate support. Participants described the complex nature of the post-operative experience and highlighted the deeply personal nature of the adjustment required following surgery. The process of change and adjustment does not represent a smooth transition from pre- to post-operative life, and the experience of weight loss is intertwined with relationships that require patients to renegotiate the ways in which they understand themselves within social encounters. The clinical significance of this study lies in its support for the contribution that an existential phenomenological approach can offer in supporting individuals who choose to have bariatric surgery through its acknowledgment of the body as a site of experience which is situated within a person's wider social, cultural and historical world. These findings contribute an in-depth appreciation of the biopsychosocial experiences of individuals following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery that can be applied in nursing practice to better inform the development of appropriate ways in which to support the overall wellbeing of individuals who made the decision to undergo bariatric surgery. Limited patient involvement was incorporated, focusing on feedback on the interview process.

International surgical fellowships in the USA: the pathway to success.

International surgical fellowships offer senior trainees the opportunity to experience alternative health systems and learn novel cutting-edge techniques. They might also offer trainees exposure to a job market that they had not considered before. Obtaining a surgical fellowship in a reputable North American institution has been the chosen pathway for generations of Irish surgical trainees, yet it is not always a straightforward pathway. The following manuscript highlights the necessary preparation and key steps required to be a successful candidate in the search for a fellowship. It details some key pieces of advice surrounding the application and interview process and provides some guidance on how to choose a programme that will best suit your needs and meet your expectations.

A Phenomenological Study on Patients' Experiences With Extraction Retraction Orthodontic Regret.

Background Extraction retraction orthodontic (ERO) practices are commonly used to treat every malocclusion. Occasionally, patients express dissatisfaction over the previous ERO treatment. This study investigates the experience of those who have had ERO intervention and expressed regret or dissatisfaction with this treatment. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients who have expressed regret over past ERO treatment. Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to derive themes from transcripts. Results Eleven participants were recruited, who gave informed consent and participated in the semi-structured interview process. Six major themes were identified through IPA: "ERO Treatment Course", "Lack of Informed Consent", "Ocean of Grief and Trauma" to describe the overall patient emotional experience, "Multifaceted Health Complaints", "Finding Solutions and Coping Strategies", and "Wishing There Was a Better Way". Participants felt like they were not able to give informed consent for ERO due to a number of different reasons such as being too young, not being given accurate information on the risks, or being influenced parentally, culturally, or by the provider. Participants regret ERO due to a number of multifaceted health complaints, including but not limited to sleep breathing disorders, craniofacial pain patterns, neuropsychobehavioural symptoms, and negative aesthetic outcomes that they believe result from ERO. Conclusion Patient regret following extraction retraction orthodontics is due to a lack of informed consent and negative health and aesthetic effects.To prevent this regret, future research and practice direction should focus on improving the informed consent process, promoting optimal dentofacial development and non-extraction-retraction therapies.

Gender, affective labor and the family-run business in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic

PurposeThis study examines how Thai female entrepreneurs utilized affective labor which typically encompasses care and emotional management to navigate the dual demands of business and family during the COVID-19 crisis. By highlighting the essential role of care work in both business resilience and familial well-being, the research challenges traditional views of entrepreneurship and offers new insights into the relationship between gender, affective labor and crisis management, showing how these overlooked resources supported entrepreneurial survival in times of crisis.Design/methodology/approachQualitative interviews were conducted with 51 entrepreneurs in Thailand, emphasizing the traditionally “feminized” aspect of affective labor. The study utilized two interview phases to capture evolving perceptions and experiences, with data coded using grounded theory methods.FindingsAffective labor emerged as a crucial asset, enabling female entrepreneurs in family-run businesses to exhibit remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite challenges, these entrepreneurs adeptly adjusted business practices and personal lives, transforming affective labor from an obstacle to an asset.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations include interview process distractions, challenges in disclosures from single/divorced participants and complexities in responses from entrepreneurs with multiple businesses.Practical implicationsRecognizing and leveraging affective labor can enhance the resilience of female entrepreneurs in family-run businesses during crises. Policymakers, business leaders and support organizations can employ these insights to develop targeted support mechanisms for women navigating challenges posed by events like the COVID-19 pandemic.Originality/valueThis study challenges normative assumptions by positioning affective labor as a critical asset for female entrepreneurs in family-run businesses during crises. The exclusive focus on female participants provides a unique perspective, contributing valuable insights to the literature on entrepreneurship, crisis management and the dynamics of gendered labor within family-run business contexts.

Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Produk Simpanan Aman Terencana (Simantra) Pada KSPPS BMT Aman Utama Cabang Pengkol Jepara

This research aims to analyze the marketing strategy for Planned Safe Savings (SIMANTRA) products at KSPPS BMT Aman Utama Pengkol Branch. The research method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques through direct observation in the field and an interview process with the head of the KSPPS BMT Aman Utama Pengkol Branch. The research results show that KSPPS BMT Aman Utama Pengkol Branch in implementing the marketing strategy for planned safe savings products (SIMANTRA) consists of five steps, namely: Prospecting, Approaching, Presentation, Handling Objection, and Ideal Closing. Apart from these five steps, KSPPS BMT Aman Utama also uses the "word of mouth" method which can be carried out by members who use the Planned Safe Savings (SIMANTRA) product by providing information and inviting friends, family and neighbors to use the product.

The Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Metamemory Processes and Accuracy When Recalling a Rape Scenario

ABSTRACTThis study examines how acute alcohol intoxication during the encoding of a rape scenario affects metamemory processes and recall accuracy during police interviews. Metamemory is the ability to monitor and control memory reporting. We conducted a secondary data analysis of interview transcripts, applying a novel analytical approach to capture metamemory processes. Twenty‐two women aged 18–25 (M = 20.00, SD = 1.63) were randomly assigned to be either intoxicated or sober during scenario encoding but sober during recall when they underwent a cognitive interview 1 week later. Accuracy was significantly lower in the question compared to free recall phase, particularly in the alcohol condition. Inaccurate recall was preceded by a higher incidence of metamemory indicators of increased retrieval effort (pauses, hedges, fillers), particularly in the question phase for intoxicated participants. These findings elucidate the effects of alcohol on metamemory and memory reporting during police interviews and highlight the need for research about techniques the police can use to maintain recall accuracy over the entire interview process.

The Impact of Applicant Signaling on the General Surgery Match Process: A Single Institution Experience.

The Impact of Applicant Signaling on the General Surgery Match Process: A Single Institution Experience.

Historicizing Natural Hazards and Human-Induced Landscape Transformation in a Tropical Mountainous Environment in Africa: Narratives from Elderly Citizens

Studying natural hazards in the context of human-induced landscape transformation is complex, especially in regions with limited information. The narratives of the elderly can play a role in filling these knowledge gaps at the multi-decadal timescale. Here, we build upon a citizen-based elderly approach to understanding natural hazard patterns and landscape transformation in a tropical mountainous environment, the Kigezi Highlands (SW Uganda). We engaged 98 elderly citizens (>70 years old) living in eight small watersheds with different characteristics. Through interviews and focus group discussions, we reconstructed historical timelines and used participatory mapping to facilitate the interview process. We cross-checked the information of the elderly citizens with historical aerial photographs, archives, and field visits. Our results show that major land use/cover changes are associated with a high population increase over the last 80 years. We also evidence an increase in reported natural hazard events such as landslides and flash floods from the 1940s until the 1980s. Then, we notice a stabilization in the number of hazard events per decade, although the two most impacted decades (1980s and 2000s) stand out. Despite this new information, an increase in natural hazard frequency due to land use/cover change cannot yet be quantitatively validated, especially when the probable modulator effect of climate variability is considered. Nevertheless, the increase in the exposure of a vulnerable population to natural hazards is clear, and population growth together with poor landscape management practices are the key culprits that explain this evolution. This study demonstrates the added value of historical narratives in terms of understanding natural hazards in the context of environmental changes. This insight is essential for governments and non-governmental organizations for the development of policies and measures for disaster risk reduction that are grounded in the path dependence of local realities.