Knowledge Competence Research Articles

Knowledge and self-perceived competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation among youths: a cross-sectional study in a sample of Italian undergraduates.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is fundamental to improve the outcomes of a life-threatening event. The correct knowledge of first aid actions to provide may guarantee the victim's survival. This study was aimed at evaluating the competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its predictors in a sample of Italian undergraduate students. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, first aid training, knowledge of stroke and heart attack symptoms and perceived ability to provide first aid, were collected through a web-based questionnaire. On a total of 744 respondents (mean age 23.9±5.4 years, 62.5% female), 71.4% identified correctly first aid actions, 59.9% and 60.8% showed a good knowledge of stroke and heart attack symptoms, respectively. However, only 39.0% of them declared their ability to intervene in case of emergency. Attending a healthcare degree course and having had first aid training were associated with knowledge of symptoms and perceived ability to provide first aid. Female gender was negatively related with perceived ability to intervene. In spite of the satisfactory level of knowledge, these findings highlight the need to enhance the competence about cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the lay population, especially among females.

Views of assistant professors on digital transformation in otorhinolaryngology education : Current status and perspectives in undergraduate and advanced training

Digital transformation in curricular teaching in medicine comprises the use of digital teaching and learning formats as well as the transfer of digital skills for medical staff. Concepts of knowledge transfer and competency profiles also have to be adapted and transferred in advanced training due to necessary changes. The aim of this study was an evaluation of the current state of digital transformation in otorhinolaryngology teaching in undergraduate and advanced training at otorhinolaryngology departments of university medical centers in Germany. Aquestionnaire with nine questions on digital transformation was sent to the assistant professors of 37national university ENT departments. The anonymous survey was conducted online via the online platform SurveyMonkey®. Of the contacted assistant professors, 86.5% participated in the survey. Teaching sessions on digital skills for medical students are part of the curriculum in only 25% of ENT departments. Digital teaching formats are used by half of the departments in undergraduate training. Only 56.25% of the assistant professors receive support to realize the changes required by digital transformation. In 40.62% of departments, the issue of digital transformation is broached during advanced training, but only 28.12% use digital teaching methods to train junior doctors. Aspects of digital transformation are implemented mainly in undergraduate education, partly driven by the COVID19 pandemic. Overall, there is still considerable backlog in undergraduate and advanced training in ENT.

Are You Knowledgeable About Breast Pump Safety and Assessment? Knowledge and Skills for Clinical Practice

Objective:There is a lack of evidence or practice guidelines surrounding safe and effective breast pump use. Many lactation personnel feel ill-prepared when troubleshooting pumps. There is an emerging need for skills and understanding on breast pumps and their association with lactation problems.Methods:A review of literature, current professional practice, and clinical experience was used to gain perspective on the current state of breast pump safety and use.Results:More mothers are using breast pumps to initiate, stimulate, or maintain their milk supply. Gaps were identified surrounding breast pump safety and effectiveness. The breast pump market is lucrative and is being flooded with new and “better” pumps at a rapid rate. Pump testing for safety and effectiveness is suboptimal. An increase in breast injuries, illness, and milk supply issues is emerging in clinical practice. There are currently no consistent standards for optimal pressures, cycling, or flange fit.Conclusions:Pumps are a viable option for mothers and can play a role in lactation continuation. Lactation personnel must have competent knowledge and skills to help mothers use pumps safely and effectively.

Evaluation of BIZI, a new Spanish-language online program for community-based suicide preventionAvaliação do BIZI, um novo programa on-line em espanhol para prevenção de suicídio com base na comunidade

To evaluate the BIZI program, a Spanish-language gatekeeper training program with a novel online self-learning format that is brief and open-access. It was developed as part of the suicide prevention strategy in Euskadi (Spain) to improve community-based suicide prevention. A group of experts from different fields created the program and tested its usability in a preliminary phase. A single-group design was used for the evaluation, with repeated measurements (before, immediately after, and after three months). Online questionnaires were used to evaluate the program's impact on core competencies for gatekeepers, as well as adherence to content and user satisfaction. Community agents (educators and social workers, among others) who responded to an invitation sent by regional public health coordinators were included in the study. In total, 728 people accessed the training, and 86% completed it; 569 people completed the assessment (81.2% women, mean age 41.4 years). The core gatekeeper competencies of attitude, self-efficacy, and knowledge improved significantly, and improvement was sustained ≥3 months in a subsample (P = 0.0001). The results are promising and suggest that BIZI is useful in improving the capacity and willingness of community agents to identify people at risk and refer them to specialized resources. Its novel format gives it important advantages over other more common gatekeeper training programs, facilitating its dissemination in low-resource environments. It is the first program of its kind whose effectiveness has been demonstrated and also the first available in Spanish.

143 Training & Sustaining: Training and learning collaborative outcomes across a statewide network for early diagnosis of children with autism

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Community-based primary care autism diagnostic models are one promising solution to delays in autism diagnosis. Our objective is to describe the development and report on outcomes related to primary care professional (PCP) training and sustained engagement in a longitudinal learning collaborative across a statewide network for autism diagnosis. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We developed ADAPT (i.e., Accelerating the Diagnosis of Autism with Primary care Training), a training program to prepare PCPs to develop independent competency in evaluation of autism in children ages 14-48 months. ADAPT includes didactic and case-based modules and expert practice-based coaching delivered by a diagnostic specialist; following training PCPs participate in a longitudinal learning collaborative. Aligned with competency-based medical education standards, measures of autism evaluation knowledge and diagnostic competency are collected. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: To date, 13 PCPs have completed ADAPT didactic and practicum training reaching competency in independent autism evaluation. Clinicians demonstrated significant improvement in total autism knowledge following didactic training (p=.02). There was an overall trend toward increased scoring agreement on an autism observational assessment over case observations and practicum evaluations. Similarly, PCPs demonstrated improved evaluation competence, moving on average from Advanced Beginner to Competent Performer as rated by expert trainers. Following training, PCPs attended 57% of monthly learning collaborative sessions. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Training PCPs to deliver autism evaluations as part of community-based models of care is a promising solution to address access and waitlist challenges. ADAPT is an intensive, standard PCP training model which results in achievement of independent competency and sustained engagement in in autism evaluation.

Footed in the information deep: Research frameworks for (re)claiming and (re)storing heritage-based knowledge competencies in information professionals

A vital aspect of the library and information science (LIS) professional's identity involves an ongoing reflective, inquiry-based research praxis that can be considered “the information deep,” where the LIS skillset is enacted as a means of sociocultural restorative justice. In the American context, with the LIS profession's demographics comprised of over 80% white women, professional practices can be problematic when librarians lack an inquiry-based positionality while serving a diverse reading public. Footed is a methodology that advocates for reclaiming and restoring heritage-based knowledge to actualize a justice-based identity and praxis for LIS professionals. An autoethnographic case study from the authors' heritage-based research process is presented to examine how Footed's process informs information-seeking behavior for praxis. Librarians and information professionals can use the Footed method to guide their own heritage-based research to build self-knowledge as a foundation for exacting meaningful, culturally competent information services.

Can USMLE and COMLEX-USA Scores Predict At-Risk Emergency Medicine Residents' Performance on In-Training Examinations?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores are standard methods used to determine residency candidates' medical knowledge. The authors were interested in using the USMLE and COMLEX part 2 scores in our emergency medicine (EM) residency program to identify at-risk residents who may have difficulty on the in-training exam (ITE) and to determine the cutoff values under which an intern could be given an individualized study plan to ensure medical knowledge competency. The authors abstracted the USMLE and COMLEX part 2 scores and the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) ITE scores for a cohort of first-year EM residents graduating years 2010-2022, converting raw scores to percentiles, and compared part 2 and ABEM ITE scores with Pearson's correlation, a Bland-Altman analysis of bias and 95% limits of agreement, and ROC analysis to determine optimal the cut-off values for predicting ABEM ITE < 50th percentile and the estimated test characteristics. Scores were available for 152 residents, including 93 USMLE and 88 COMLEX exams. The correlations between part 2 scores and ABEM ITE were r = 0.36 (95%CI: 0.17, 0.52; p < 0.001) for USMLE and r = 0.50 (95%CI: 0.33, 0.64; p < 0.001) for COMLEX. Bias and limits of agreement for both part 2 scores were -14 ±63% for USMLE and 13 ± 50% for COMLEX in predicting the ABEM ITE scores. USMLE < 37th percentile and COMLEX < 53rd percentile identified 42% (N = 39) and 27% (N = 24) of EM residents, respectively, as at risk, with a sensitivity of 61% and 49% and specificity of 71% and 92%, respectively. USMLE and COMLEX part 2 scores have a very limited role in identifying those at risk of low ITE performance, suggesting that other factors should be considered to identify interns in need of medical knowledge remediation.

Pemanfaatan Digital Marketing untuk Memperluas Strategi Pemasaran Produk Furniture dari Bahan Kayu Rubber

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected Indonesia for the past three years, has had a significant negative impact on a number of industries, including the Micro, Medium, and Small Enterprises (MSME) sector, which has been particularly hard hit. Pekanbaru City has 105,445 MSMEs, with data indicating that there are as many as 1,034 MSMEs, which produce a range of goods used by the community, including furniture products and various wood-based office and home furnishings. Of course, if development is carried out for MSME wood craftsmen, this is a potential aspect for the City of Pekanbaru. UMKM Furniqa Woodcraft as a raw material to create furniture items like chairs, tables, cabinets, and various other handicraft products uses rubber wood. However, there has been a significant drop in sales since the Covid-19 pandemic, so a solution must be found. In an effort to increase product marketing, service activities performed include training and assisting with managing Digital Marketing. This activity is implemented using a variety of approaches, including the Interview and Discussion Method, the Training Method, and the Evaluation Method. The evaluation of the implementation of digital marketing training and mentoring showed that employees at Furniqa Woodcraft had increased knowledge competence by 75.875%.

Диагностическая компетентность педагогапсихолога как условие для успешной адаптации обучающихся посредством диагностики страхов и последующей коррекционной работы

Nowadays, the educational system is being transformed globally, which dictates new requirements necessary for the successful realization of professional practice. One of such conditions is constant self-improvement to solve the arising problems, however, in pedagogical work, in particular of educational psychologists, it is impossible to realize the above requirement without ability of diagnostic competence. The article presents information about diagnostic competence not only as a tool for identifying and overcoming difficulties in learning activities, but also as a condition for successful adaptation of first-graders through the diagnosis of fears. The results of the research on the topic «Diagnostic competence of educational psychologist can act as a condition for successful adaptation of first-grade children through diagnostics of fears and subsequent correctional work» are also presented. The purpose of this study is to research the diagnosis of the psychological component of adaptation of first-graders, which contributes to overcoming not only social realization, but also to the maintenance of educational work. The experiment involved 36 first grade students, with an equal division by gender. Analysis of the data obtained confirms the presence of social fears at this age, and also shows an inverse proportional relationship with the child's self-esteem. A practical case study with diagnostics and a corrective program was presented, emphasizing the importance of knowledge of diagnostic competence and its timely implementation for adaptation of first-graders

Karakteristik Manajemen Kepemimpinan dalam Sudut Pandang Islam

Stimulus for someone who wants to be involved to take part in a leadership process varies. The diversity of desires or motivations and the background of one's intention to be involved in becoming a leader is a passion that cannot be prevented and legalized by law because by nature humans are caliphs on earth. The attitudes and characteristics that must be possessed by a leader are: Shidiq (honest), Trustworthy, not deceiving, keeping promises, generous, and not forgetting the hereafter. Leadership is very important for the success of an organization and the management of other people. In general, the concept of management is an activity that seeks to achieve certain goals or objectives by utilizing other people (getting things done through the efforts of other people). The approach used in this discussion is a literature study that collects information and data from various existing sources. Effective leadership is used according to the people it leads (circumstances and situations). An Islamic leader must have Islamic character and qualified abilities including: leadership skills in supervising and controlling his people, the ability to plan and solve problems, be full of responsibility and have social skills and have the knowledge and professional competence of members and followers.

HC-TPACK 모형 개발 및 적용

This study aims to enhance the competencies of English pre-service teachers in integrating technical knowledge and human-centered competency education for application in the context of middle and high school English education settings. To achieve this, it extends the traditional TPACK model to develop the HC-TPACK framework and the corresponding HC-TPACK-English model. The framework and model were designed through literature reviews and expert consultations, with the internal validity of the model secured through expert content validity assessments. The study also investigated how these pre-service English teachers incorporated both technical knowledge and human-centered competencies in their lesson designs, based on an analysis of their teaching-learning guides in classes using the model. The findings are as follows: First, the HC-TPACK model, which adds human-centered competencies to the traditional TPACK elements, is expected to help pre-service teachers adapt to future educational environments and develop innovative teaching methods. Second, the application of HC-TPACK enabled pre-service teachers to plan lessons that integrate technology in lesson design and strengthen human-centered competencies. This could be confirmed in the lesson plans of prospective English teachers. These results highlight the importance of an integrated approach to content, teaching methods, competencies, and technology utilization for teacher education program developers and educators.

Человеческие ресурсы в условиях цифровой экономики

The article examines the change in human resources caused by the digitalization of the economy. The effects of digitalization of the labor market are highlighted, which transform the approach to understanding human resources. An approach is considered in which the digital economy and the knowledge economy are linked into one system, since it is knowledge and digital competencies that play a key role for an employee in the conditions of the modern labor market. It is noted that not only requests to the employee are changing, but also to the organization itself from the employee or the applicant. The basic principles of human resource development are highlighted. The concept of a gig economy developing as a result of digitalization is considered, as well as some of the risks for organizations and employees arising from the development of new formats of interaction between employees and employers.

Construction of environmental knowledge by applying project-based learning with students from the El Corazón educational institution

Currently it is possible to affirm that the work of a professor is not easy, a reason that should lead us to value our work, but being a professor is not just a job, it is a vocation, a profession and an art, a vocation that has no meaning in it. that one must be aware that the work of a teacher contributes to the training of two students on a physical, mental, intellectual, social and cultural level; A profession that has its own knowledge of a specific area of knowledge, strategies, teaching methods and art, once one must be very creative to teach, motivate different people who have different expectations, with different styles and rhythms of learning, Therefore, we must "think not as an artistic gesture" opening spaces for the cultural, linguistic, cognitive, social, artistic dimension in the development and training of students, reinforcing their knowledge, emancipating their motivations and supporting their dreams. For all the reasons mentioned above, this research aims to build environmental knowledge through the application of project-based learning (PBL) with students of the El Corazón Educational Institute, in which it was verified that this type of learning provides strategies for the identification and solution of problems , creates competencies of knowledge of discipline, development of critical thinking, autonomous learning, integration between student-teacher and, above all, the ability to integrate acquired knowledge into everyday life.

Communicating CC(U)S and UGS technologies: The case of deliberative group interviews in North-Western Poland

The paper presents the results of deliberative group interviews with the representatives of local communities in West Pomeranian Province (Poland) on the opportunities and challenges related to the theoretical location of combined CO2 and natural gas underground storage (CC(U)S and UGS) in their immediate vicinity. The research has been conducted within AGaStor Project that focuses on innovative usage of captured CO2 as a cushion for stored natural gas. Therefore, there are two possible benefits: active limitation of CO2 emissions (Poland is and will be dependent on conventional energy sources) and reduction of gas storage costs (by using waste CO2 as so-called cushion gas). However, previous experiences in these types of projects show the key role of local public opinion in the final shape of the investment.CC(U)S projects are usually located in less developed, less populated areas, with smaller, more rural local communities facing serious socio-economic challenges. This is the case presented in this paper. In such communities, socially expressed uncertainty and dissent are mechanisms of emancipation and articulating community's subjectivity, and a strategy for articulating fears of distrust and inadequacy of empowerment. The presented results of the research lead to four significant mechanisms of building trust for CC(U)S and UGS in West Pomeranian Province communities: a) communicating safety, b) communicating the lack of nuisances, c) communicating the benefits and d) transparent and competent knowledge transfer.

Application of Integrated E-Handout Problem Based Learning Model to Improve Students' Creative Thinking Skills

This research is classroom action research with the aim of improving students' creative thinking skills through the application of integrated E-handouts with the PBL model. The PTK mode used is the Kemmis-Mc spiral model. Taggart. The PTK model consists of 4 stages, including planning, acting, observing and reflection. This research was carried out over two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings. The research results from the first cycle to the second cycle showed an increase in students' creative thinking skills from an average of 70.97 to 81.25. So that students' knowledge competency also increases. In the first cycle, the average was 70.19 with classical completeness of 11.11%. Meanwhile, in the second cycle, the average knowledge competency obtained was 82.25 with classical completeness of 80.55%. This shows that the application of integrated E-handouts in the PBL model can improve students' thinking skills and knowledge competencies.

Increasing the competency of midwives through credential management training at RSU Islam Harapan Anda, Tegal City

In the era of globalization, hospitals are required to ensure high performance among midwives in delivering services to the community, particularly to patients. However, a lack of knowledge among midwives regarding midwifery credential management has been noted to impact their performance and the quality of midwifery services within hospitals. The objective of midwifery credential training activities is to enhance the quality of midwifery services at RSU Islam Harapan Anda in Tegal City. This community service initiative engaged 30 midwives from RSU Islam Harapan Anda. The training employed two methods: lectures and practical sessions. Results from the training indicated significant improvements in knowledge levels among midwives (p &lt; 0.05). Consequently, training on credential management through lectures and practical sessions can enhance midwives' understanding of credential management and reinforce their knowledge of competencies and authorities, thus enabling them to provide better midwifery services and improve overall service quality within hospitals.

USING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE DIMENSIONS IN MANAGING MULTICULTURAL TEAM PERFORMANCE

This article provides the relevance and effectiveness of intercultural communication competence for managing multicultural teams within Kazakhstan-based international companies. This research seeks to assess project managers and team members’ knowledge, attitudes and skills related to intercultural communication competence. Byram’s model of intercultural communication competence will be utilized with its emphasis on cultural knowledge and attitudes. This study’s significance lies in its focus on cross-cultural management and communication in diverse work environments, using quantitative survey research methodologies conducted among project managers and team members in Kazakhstan international companies. The purpose is to investigate whether project managers and team members from multinational companies in Kazakhstan, operating in diverse cultural settings, possess the ability to identify elements of cross-cultural communicative competence while overseeing their teams and supervising the performance of their subordinates. Data analysis offers insights into intercultural communication competence knowledge, attitudes and skills within their specific context. These findings contribute to existing knowledge on intercultural communication competence and its application in managing multicultural teams, emphasizing the significance of cultural knowledge, positive attitudes toward diversity and effective communication skills for achieving successful project results. Furthermore, the results can provide practical implications for project managers and organizations looking to enhance their intercultural communication competence.

The Future of Basic Science: Development of the Next Generation of Mechanistic Researchers in Female Pelvic Medicine.

The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) brought together senior and junior members actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities for a consensus conference centered on developing a strategy for sustainable training of the next generation of mechanistic researchers in female pelvic medicine. Four a priori identified major foci were explored in a half-day virtual consensus conference. Participants included representatives from various countries and disciplines with diverse backgrounds-clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic scientists in the fields of urogynecology, biomechanical engineering, and molecular biology.Following a keynote address, each focus area was first tackled by a dedicated breakout group, led by the Chair(s) of the most relevant IUGA committees. The break-out sessions were followed by an iterative discussion among all attendees to identify mitigating strategies to address the shortage of mechanistic researchers in the field of female pelvic medicine. The major focus areas included: research priorities for IUGA basic science scholar program; viable strategies for sustainable basic science mentorship; core competencies in basic science training; and the challenges of conducting complex mechanistic experiments in low-resource countries. Key gaps in knowledge and core competencies that should be incorporated into fellowship/graduate training were identified, and existing training modalities were discussed. Recommendations were made for pragmatic approaches to increasing the exposure of trainees to learning tools to enable sustainable training of the next generation of basic science researchers in female pelvic medicine worldwide. The attendees presented multiple perspectives to gain consensus regarding critical areas of need for training future generations of mechanistic researchers. Recommendations for a sustainable Basic Science Scholar Program were developed using IUGA as a platform. The overarching goal of such a program is to ensure a successful bench-to-bedside-and-back circuit in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, ultimately improving lives of millions of women worldwide through scientifically rational effective preventative and therapeutic interventions.

The Role of Internal Auditors Characteristics in Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Financial-Based Business Organisations: a Conceptual Review

Purpose: This paper aims to establish a theoretical framework that will enhance the examination of the role of internal auditors in cybersecurity risk assessment in financial-based business organizations. Financial-based business organizations are institutions or companies that render financial services to public and private stakeholders in an economy. It is a powerful sector in the economy of every country. This drive poses a lot of challenges to organizations. Hence, business organizations strategically devised a means to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. Also, innovation poses many risks and threats to the internal audit function in an organization. Theoretical Framework/Findings: Using the competency and planned behaviour theories (McClelland 1973 and Ajzen,1991), this study disclosed that the task performance of cybersecurity risk assessment by the internal auditor is influenced by the required internal auditor’s characteristics of professional ethics of integrity and objectivity, personality traits, professional skills competency professional knowledge competency and deterrence and rewards to advise the management on the implications of cyber security risk on business organisations for monitoring and mitigations. Methodology: A literature review approach is adopted to highlight the role of internal auditors in cyber security risk assessment in financial–based business organizations. Research Limitation/Implication: This conceptual paper has consequences for the practice of internal auditing. This approach is helpful to academic scholars in testing it out in the real world. This model is helpful to practitioners when evaluating the function of IAs in the cybersecurity risk assessment context. Originality/Values: Earlier auditing-related studies haven't addressed this problem. This study makes an effort to close such a gap and investigate the subject of the internal auditor’s characteristics and cyber security risk assessment among financial-based organizations.

Development of E-Module Contextual Teaching and Learning Model on Global Warming Material for Class XI High School

Technological developments will affect the world of education in terms of institutions, materials, teachers, methods, infrastructure and so on. This is a challenge that must be answered by the world of education, in the 2013 Curriculum where learning is required to be able to balance three student competencies including attitude, skills and knowledge competencies. To support the learning process, teaching materials in the form of e-modules are needed. This research aims to produce a product in the form of a physics e-module on global warming material for class XI high school. This research is included in research and development research with the Plomp development research model. Preliminary research data was obtained from needs analysis through interviews with teachers and distribution of questionnaires to high school students in the city of Padang and legitimacy information was gotten from 5 material science instructors. The instruments in this exploration were educator interview sheets, self-assessment sheets and master legitimacy sheets. Data were analyzed descriptively. This research produces a physics e-module with a contextual teaching and learning model with REACT learning strategies on global warming material. The self-evaluation results show that the e-module is in the good category. The validity test results obtained an average value of 0.81 which is in the valid category. Based on this data, the physics e-module with the contextual teaching and learning model with the REACT learning strategy has met the requirements in terms of validity so that it can be used in schools.