Management Course Research Articles

Integration of Ideological and Political Education into "Financial Management" Curriculum: Teaching Reform and Practice Research

With the continuous deepening of higher education reform, integrating ideological and political education with professional course teaching has become an important direction for educational innovation. This paper takes the "Financial Management" course as an example to explore the integration strategies, implementation paths of ideological and political education in professional teaching, and its impact on improving teaching quality and students' comprehensive qualities. This paper employs literature analysis, case study, and teaching experimentation methods to construct a teaching model for ideological and political education in financial management courses, proposes specific integration strategies, and validates the effectiveness of these strategies through empirical research. The research results show that the effective integration of ideological and political education can significantly enhance students' professional ethics and social responsibility, while also promoting students' in-depth understanding and application ability of professional knowledge. This paper has certain theoretical and practical significance for promoting higher education curriculum reform and achieving the organic unity of knowledge impartation and value guidance.

基于“岗课赛证融通”模式的课程改革与设计——以房地产经营与管理课程为例

随着职业教育改革的深入推进，“岗课赛证融通”模式已成为高职院校课程建设的重要方向。以房地产经营与管理课程为例，本文分析了“岗课赛证融通”模式的内涵及其在课程设计中的具体应用。通过岗位需求分析、课程内容优化、技能竞赛结合和职业证书获取等路径，该模式能够有效提升学生的职业能力和就业竞争力，同时推动校企合作的深化。研究表明，“岗课赛证融通”模式实现了课程与岗位需求的精准对接，为高职教育提供了有益的实践经验。 With the deepening of vocational education reform, the “integration of posts, courses, competitions, and certificates” (PCCC) model has become a crucial direction for curriculum development in higher vocational colleges. Taking the Real Estate Operation and Management course as an example, this paper analyzes the PCCC model’s essence and its practical application in curriculum design. Through job demand analysis, course content optimization, skill competition integration, and vocational certificate acquisition, the model effectively enhances students' professional competence and employability while promoting in-depth school-enterprise cooperation. The study demonstrates that the PCCC model achieves precise alignment between curriculum and job requirements, providing valuable practical experience for vocational education.

Metaverse-Enhanced Ideological and Political Education: A Case of Emergency Management Course in Adult Higher Education

Metaverse-Enhanced Ideological and Political Education: A Case of Emergency Management Course in Adult Higher Education

Profesní příprava bezpečnostních pracovníků působících v oblasti IZS

Professional preparation of security personnel active within the IZS (Integrated Emergency System). The article deals with the professional preparation of security staff involved in the IZS (Integrated Emergency System). It puts this issue in perspective of current security situation in Europe. It states that security is an integral part of management. It informs about the bachelor study course of security management at Private College of Economic Studies in Prague Libeň.

Patient and Health Professional's Perspectives of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography.

Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major challenge for surgical teams and patients following an orthopedic surgical procedure. There is limited understanding on patient and health professional's perception of PJI. The aim of this study was to examine the literature to better understand the perspectives of patients, and those who manage PJI. Methods: Published and unpublished literature databases were systematically searched from inception to June 21, 2024. Qualitative studies reporting the perspectives of living with and managing PJI were included. Data were synthesized using a meta-ethnography approach and the GRADE-CERQual tool. Results: Of the 584 citations identified, 10 studies (n = 91 patients; n = 70 health professionals) met the eligibility criteria and were included. Three themes, all moderate-certainty evidence, were identified from the health professional data, including the following: (1) importance of PJI; (2) impact on health professionals; and (3) support for change. From the patient data, six themes on the basis of moderate-certainty evidence were identified: (1) psychological and social impact; (2) physical impacts; (3) relationship with health professionals; (4) relationship with others; (5) uncertainty over the future; and (6) support for change. A novel line of argument was developed offering third-order constructs, on the basis of first- and second-order themes. Conclusion: PJIs are perceived as devastating by both patients and health professionals. They impact on all aspects of a patient's physical, social and psychological health, each interacting on one another over the course of infection and management. Strategies to improve communication, multidisciplinary management, and personalization of care are advocated by both patients and health professionals to promote better outcomes.

Research on Teaching Reform and Innovation in the Project Management Course Based on “Case+”

Research on Teaching Reform and Innovation in the Project Management Course Based on “Case+”

Relationship between Work Environment and Employee Performance among Public Servants Attending Senior Management Course in Kenya

Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between work environment and work performance of employees in public service in Kenya. This was necessitated by the numerous challenges faced by public servants amidst the budgetary constraints and increased taxes making the work environment laced with high stress levels that are either work-related or personal. The study therefore sort to determine the factors within the work environment and how they influence an employee’s work performance. Methodology: The research design adapted was use of cross-sectional research survey, the target population was Public Servants represented by KSG Senior Management Course class 409/2023. The sample was 76 of the 112 public servants in the SMC 409/2023 class selected through simple random sampling. Data was collected using structured questionnaires, data analysis done descriptively and inferentially using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 27. The results were presented through use of pie charts and tables. Findings: 96.1% percent of the respondents believed that the work environment positively affected their job performance, which is 72 respondents, while 1.3% believed that it does not, which is only one respondent. Two respondents were unsure if the work environment affects their job performance. In the measurement of the extent of the work environment influencing their performance, 59.7% of them (46) agreed that it has very strong effects. 24.7% (19) respondents believed that work environment has a strong impact on their performance, 7.8% were not sure if it has or doesn't, 5.2% (4) respondents disagreed that each has an effect on the performance, while two people strongly disagreed if it has which is 2.6 percent. 46.8%, that is 36 people, were satisfied with their current work environment. 6.5%, which is five people, were very satisfied with their current work environment. 23.4%, 18 respondents, were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their current work environment, 16.7% (13) respondents were dissatisfied with their current work environment, and 5, 6.5%, were very dissatisfied with their current work environment. Unique contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study findings were important for theory because they brought forth new information about the levels of work performance among public servants. For practice, the study will guide on measures that can be done as recommendations to improve work performance and In Policy, the public service can utilize data from this study to improve on their work place policies to inculcate the unique needs of public servants thus hoping implementation will promote work performance.

The Effect of Financial Knowledge and Self-Efficacy on Students’ Financial Management Behavior in Indonesia

This study is aimed at analyzing the effects of both financial knowledge and financial self-efficacy on simultaneously and partially financial management behavior. The research was conducted at the Halu Oleo University and focused on students taking Financial Management course. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and the number of samples was 71 out of the total population of 220. Non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique was involved. The data analysis techniques included descriptive analysis, classical assumption test and multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that both simultaneously and partially financial knowledge and self-efficacy have a positive and significant effects on the students’ financial management behaviors. The simultaneous effect was indicated by F value of 52.423 which showing positive value with a Sig value of 0,000 < 0,05. Meanwhile, the partial effect by the t value pointed to X1 of 2.585, indicating a positive value with a Sig value of 0.012 < 0,05. The Adjusted R Square value of 59.5% shows the contribution of the influence of financial knowledge and self-efficacy on financial management behavior and the remaining 40.5% was influenced by other variables not included in this study. Keywords: Financial knowledge, financial self-efficacy, financial management behavior

The Effect of Blended Learning of Management Course on Art Management Students’ Performance at College of Sichuan, China

Background and Aim: Blended learning, or hybrid learning, is the integration of online educational resources and opportunities for interaction with traditional face-to-face classroom approaches. This study examined the impact of blended learning on the academic performance of art management students taking management courses at Sichuan College, China, with a specific focus on the application of the Chaoxing platform. Additionally, it explored the students' viewpoints regarding the utilization of the Chaoxing platform. The research objectives had been to determine the effectiveness of blended learning methods in enhancing the performance, management skills, and problem-solving ability of art management students in their management course, and to determine the extent to which blended learning methods influenced students' attitudes towards their intention to adopt the Chaoxing platform for management learning. Materials and Methods: The study employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches and combines quantitative analysis of pre-test and post-test scores with qualitative insights obtained from the open-ended questionnaire. There were a total of 61 undergraduate students who were studying art management and took part in the pre-test/post-test design. Each group underwent a single modality of teaching for a duration of eight weeks. The JAMOVI software program was used to analyze the quantitative data. The NVivo program was used to analyze qualitative data to investigate the experiences, usage, and recommendations of students regarding the Chaoxing platform. Results: The quantitative analysis revealed significant enhancements in performance, management skills, and problem-solving ability among students in the experimental group. Independent sample t-tests for all evaluated variables confirmed that there were statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups. The inclusion of qualitative observations provided additional depth, highlighting the favorable impact of blended learning on experience, usage, and recommendation. Conclusion: The study revealed that blended learning had a favorable impact on student learning outcomes, improving their performance, managerial skills, and problem-solving ability. The experimental group, which got blended learning using the Chaoxing platform, showed significant score changes compared to the control group, indicating the effectiveness of this platform in management education. The qualitative data indicates that the effective integration of blended learning can greatly improve the outcomes of art management education.

The effect of comics and Interprofessional community dialogue on health humanities, empathy, and communication among healthcare students.

Healthcare providers' health humanities, empathy, and communication effectiveness positively correlate with care recipient outcomes. These abilities can be enhanced by teaching design courses. In particular, comics and community dialogues are suitable for cultivating professional students' abilities. However, this method has not yet been used in studies involving healthcare professional students. This study develops a Comics and Interprofessional Community Dialogue (CICD) action programme for healthcare professional students to be used during emotion management courses and to evaluate the effects of this programme on changes in students' health humanities competence, empathy, and communication effectiveness. An additional aim is to determine the predictors of effective communication. A single-group longitudinal study is conducted with professional healthcare students recruited from a medical university. The students completed three questionnaires: the Health Humanities Competence Scale, the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, and the Communication Effectiveness Profile at the beginning of the semester (Time 1), mid-semester (Time 2), and the end of the semester (Time 3). Changes in the scores for each questionnaire are analysed using generalised estimation models. The study's findings show that at Time 3, communication effectiveness is significantly higher than at Times 1 and 2 and is positively related to empathy and health humanities competence. These results indicate that a CICD action programme improves healthcare professional students' communication effectiveness and that students' empathy and health humanities affect their communication competence. Health humanities competence and empathy are enhanced with a CICD, which helps healthcare professional students improve their communication effectiveness. Furthermore, the semester period, empathy, and health humanities competencies are predictors of healthcare professional students' communication effectiveness competencies.

Dynamic nature of leadership – the case of university management

Research methodology The case was motivated after listening to Dr Heather Westphal’s leadership journey as a President of State University of North State (SUNS), Somerville. Several subsequent interviews were conducted with Heather, and she also became the chief protagonist of the case. Heather provided multiple quotes and anecdotes. The protagonist Heather and the focal organization (SUNS, Somerville) are disguised. However, the material facts of the case are authentic. Data were collected from public sources and SUNS, Somerville administration. Some of the data have been jittered to maintain anonymity yet keep the authenticity of the lesson. Case overview/synopsis The case exposes students to a female leader of a higher education institution in the USA. Various aspects a high-level executive must consider when deciding on career moves have been explored. Furthermore, the case draws attention to some extra particulars women leaders must consider during career transitions. The case study then dives into how a leader sets goals, executes them and repeats the process to set new goals. Two types of situations are covered – the first is where planning is followed by execution and the other is a crisis where not much planning can be done. Students will also get a glimpse into how leaders remain fit physically and mentally, as they conduct their duties in high-stress situations. Exposure to mental fitness is especially pertinent in today’s day and age where mental fatigue and issues because of work-related strain are a significant concern. Finally, the case presents students with a decision the leader is facing regarding the direction of the institution – Should she keep it traditional, go nontraditional (online) or become a hybrid? Complexity academic level This case is designed to target undergraduate juniors or seniors in strategy and leadership courses. The course could also be suitable for strategy students of nonprofit and not-for-profit management. It could be taught in the latter half of the course after the basic concepts have been covered. Students will be able to apply the knowledge of the core courses of management and strategy in this case. Hence, this case can act as an integrative case that brings together multiple disciplines and focuses on the leadership of a large institution.

Exploring the Impacts of Assessable Virtual Tours on Student Engagement in an Event Management Course

This study addresses calls to understand the role of assessable virtual tours (AVTs) in fostering student engagement within event management courses. AVTs, by simulating real-world experiences, allow students to situate their acquired knowledge relative to real-world situations. Utilizing the dimensions of Dixson's Online Student Engagement Scale (OSE) as a guiding lens, this study explores nuances in its four dimensions of student engagement (skills, emotional, participation, and performance engagement) when applied to an AVT. An Australian undergraduate event management course was used as a case study to explore the role of AVTs in fostering student engagement. Through student focus groups conducted in 2021 and 2022, the qualitative findings expand understanding of student engagement using the OSE lens, identifying novel subthemes while confirming the established engagement dimensions. The contributions of the study are situated relative to the OSE and practical implications for event management educators are highlighted.

Treatment of pseudophakic aqueous misdirection syndrome

To describe the management and clinical course of 12 cases of pseudophakic aqueous misdirection syndrome (AMS). Twelve eyes of 12 Patients diagnosed with pseudophakic AMS between 2021 and 2022 were included. Best-corrected visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure (IOP), anti-glaucomatous medication, spectral domain ocular coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and postoperative complications were evaluated. The mean time of AMS onset was 888 days (SD ± 1210, range: 1–2920) after cataract surgery. Treatment with IOP-lowering medication alone was non-sufficient in all followed cases. Laser iridotomy (LIT) was performed in 4 eyes and led to resolution of AMS in 3 eyes. Nine eyes were treated surgically with 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and irido-zonulectomy. The most common postsurgical complication was cystoid macular edema (CME), occurring in 30% of cases. AMS is a rare but serious complication after cataract surgery, which can occur many years later. While LIT can be tried as first line treatment, pars plana vitrectomy with irido-zonulectomy is often required to ultimately control IOP in these eyes. A common complication after vitrectomy is CME.

Correction: Salman, A. Field Trips and Their Effect on Student Learning: A Comparison of Knowledge Assessment for Physical versus Virtual Field Trips in a Construction Management Course. Virtual Worlds 2023, 2, 290–302

Correction: Salman, A. Field Trips and Their Effect on Student Learning: A Comparison of Knowledge Assessment for Physical versus Virtual Field Trips in a Construction Management Course. Virtual Worlds 2023, 2, 290–302

Squamous Cell Bladder Cancer: A Rare Histological Variant with a Demand for Modern Cancer Therapeutics.

Bladder cancer is among the most common form of cancer worldwide and is predicted to increase in incidence and mortality over the next decade. Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder is a rare histological variant typically associated with schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, a parasitic infection caused by flatworms called schistosomes or blood flukes, and is generally seen in underdeveloped nations. However, squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder still represents nearly 5% of bladder cancer diagnoses in the western world. Transitional cell carcinoma is the predominant histological variant of bladder cancer found throughout the western world, and nearly all disease indicators and treatments for bladder cancer are driven by this common variant. Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder shows characteristic features that differ from transitional cell carcinoma, such as differing levels of protein indicators and different response rates to traditional bladder cancer therapies. Common treatment methods for squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder include radical cystectomy, chemotherapies, and radiation. Reviewing the previous literature on the management of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder, it becomes apparent that this variant needs to be treated differently than common bladder cancer variants and a proper management course needs to be set in place to maximize positive patient outcomes. Such a study will be very helpful for urologists and oncologists to manage patients with bladder squamous cell carcinoma.

Evaluating the quality of life in mothers caring for children with congenital clubfoot: prospective sequential evaluation along the course of Ponseti management.

The post birth revelation of child with physical anomaly taxes maternal hopes of a healthy child. However, unlike many other congenital anomalies, the Ponseti method has enabled an early and effective treatment of the clubfoot deformity. Our study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) of mothers with child born with idiopathic clubfoot through various stages of its management compared to a healthy infant. The study was conducted on mothers of children born with untreated congenital idiopathic clubfoot presenting within first 3 months after birth and undergoing Ponseti treatment. The WHO Quality of Life Instrument (QoL), Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used to capture maternal responses at enrolment of the child at the clubfoot clinic, at percutaneous Achilles tenotomy, 3 weeks post tenotomy, and 1 month after prescription of foot abduction brace. Intertreatment comparison of QoL responses was performed. Baseline values for QoL domains were obtained for mothers born with healthy infants (controls). Responses from 29 affected mothers and 30 controls were available. The QoL responses from affected mothers were significantly lower than those born with healthy children. The domains most affected were psychological health and environment (P < 0.001). Subsequent responses through various stages of Ponseti management remained comparable. Although the affected mothers' QoL was lower than mothers of healthy child, they were pacified by the available treatment and the counseling for clubfoot. Physical health and social relationship domains were no longer areas of concern for them. Further, there was no change of QoL across sequential Ponseti management.

Applying Front-end Analysis Insights in the Development of a Data Management Course for Biomedical Researchers

In this article, we describe how our design team used front-end analysis to identify the training needs, gather design precedents, conduct a learner analysis study, and apply the insights in designing a data management course for biomedical researchers. In-person and online versions of the course were developed and implemented with cohorts of a research training and mentorship program for biomedical researchers. The course development project adds to the emerging literature base of design precedents for instruction on research data management guided by the FAIR principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of research data.

Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study.

The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is on the rise in nursing education. In the field of healthcare, ChatGPT can offer unique opportunities to enhance the learning and clinical practice of nursing students. However, it is still necessary to explore how this tool affects students' performance and perception in their nursing education. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ChatGPT on nursing students' education and determine how it influences their learning outcomes. This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design. The study was conducted in the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of León, Spain. Ninety-eight nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Care and Services Management course during the second semester of 2024 participated in the study. Data were collected using three validated questionnaires that assessed sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of artificial intelligence, and perceptions of using ChatGPT as an educational tool. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 29.1. Students who used ChatGPT showed a significant improvement in their academic grades (p<0.05). Additionally, 89.5% of the students reported significant improvements in their academic performance. Women perceived ChatGPT as especially useful for completing academic tasks (85.14% versus 50.00% in men, p=0.003). A positive correlation was observed between prior use of ChatGPT and GPA (ρ=0.240, p=0.026). ChatGPT is a valuable tool that enhances the learning and satisfaction of nursing students. Its integration into nursing education programs not only boosts academic performance but also promotes the adoption of technological innovations in professional training. Continuous incorporation of AI tools in education is recommended to improve academic outcomes and prepare students for evolving healthcare environments.

Teaching Strategies for Human Resource Management Course Based on the Student-Centered Learning Philosophy

Teaching Strategies for Human Resource Management Course Based on the Student-Centered Learning Philosophy

Supraglottic mucous membrane plasmacytosis: a case report and literature review

Introduction: Mucous membrane plasmacytosis is a rare, inflammatory disorder characterized by polyclonal plasma cells infiltrating the mucosal tissue of the oral cavity, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, or genitalia. Case presentation: We present a case of supraglottic plasmacytosis which presented a management challenge due to a complicated past medical history preventing oral steroid administration. Discussion: A literature review is conducted to determine alternate treatment options in for this challenging case and others. A discussion of diagnosis, treatment and aftercare follows the case report and literature review. Conclusion: This case report illustrates the rare condition of laryngeal mucous membrane plasmacytosis. Application of steroids to the specific site of pathology appears to be a promising management course.