Professional Capabilities Research Articles

See something, say something: the coroner's perspective.

The communicating safely policy, publicised by the catchphrase See Something, Say Something was released by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia in 2019. It was developed to support medical radiation practitioners (MRPs) upholding the obligation to communicate urgent or unexpected findings in a timely manner, when identified on medical images. Prior to this policy being part of the professional capabilities, several untimely deaths occurred-the majority of whose causal factors could have been mitigated if imaging findings were urgently communicated by MRPs. This commentary summarises three coronial inquests that involved MRPs, discusses how these coronial findings are reflected in the communicating safely policy and provides some recommendations for the profession to ensure this policy is enacted in clinical practice.

An Insight into the Capabilities of Professionals and Teams in Agile Software Development: An Update of the Systematic Literature Review

An Insight into the Capabilities of Professionals and Teams in Agile Software Development: An Update of the Systematic Literature Review

Differentiation of Irrationality of Economics Teachers

In carrying out their profession, economics teachers cannot escape from economic attitudes and behavior, which are present in their lives every day. Even though they have adequate mastery of economic knowledge, according to the field of study they teach, economics teachers are still often trapped in irrational attitudes and behavior, which are not in accordance with the basic principles of economics. This research aims to explain the irrational attitudes and behavior of Economics Teachers, differentiated based on the level of (1) professional capability, (2) appreciation of educational conditions, (3) subjective well-being, (4) appreciation of economic conditions and (5) commitment to emulate. The explanatory study was carried out using a deductive approach through quantitative methods. The research subjects were 264 secondary education economics teachers spread across the East Java region. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and tests and the data collected was analyzed using variance analysis. The analysis process was carried out with the help of the statistical application program SPSS for iOS ver. 26. The research results prove that there are significant differences in the irrational behavior of economics teachers based on the level of professional capability, appreciation of educational conditions, subjective well-being, appreciation of economic conditions and commitment to emulate. From the results of this research, it was found that the higher the level of the differentiating variable, the higher the intensity of economics teachers' irrational behavior. By knowing the mapping of teachers' economic irrationality and its differential factors, teacher development programs can be formulated more contextually. As is known, the substance and learning materials for economic education at the secondary education level in Indonesia today are theoretical and less contextual.

Multi-mode multi-skill resource-constrained project scheduling problem with differentiated professional capabilities

Motivated by a practical situation in a digital transformation project, this paper considers a resource-constrained project scheduling problem with multiple modes, multiple skill types, and differentiated professional capabilities. In the proposed problem, each project activity has one or more alternative execution modes associated with a trade-off between processing time and resource consumption. In an execution mode, an activity requires a certain number of employees with specific skill types and required professional capabilities. A mixed integer programming model is developed to minimize the total project duration. Since this problem is NP-hard, an efficient immunoglobulin-based artificial immune system (EIAIS) algorithm with a new encoding and decoding scheme and novel components is proposed. The effectiveness of the proposed EIAIS algorithm is tested on randomly generated instances. Computational results show that the proposed EIAIS algorithm has better performance than the existing algorithms.

Case Analysis and Future Expectations of Chinese Enterprises Suffering Heavy Losses in the International Futures Market: Take the Bank of China and Tsingshan LME as Examples

Affected by various factors such as COVID-19 epidemic and war, the world economic situation changes more frequently, which leads to increased instability in the international and domestic financial derivatives market. For the substantial changes in the international and domestic financial derivatives market, how to deal with sudden changes and analyze the failure cases in the change of financial derivatives is of far-reaching significance to the rapidly developing domestic financial derivatives market. By taking the Bank of China “crude oil treasure’ margin call liquidation case and Tsingshan LME Nickel Futures Squeeze Case as the core of the study, this paper uses case analysis method to deeply study the possible problems and failures in the futures market under the condition of financial derivatives market instability and puts forward suggestions on how to deal with these problems. This paper analyzes the attributes and characteristics of China’s ‘crude oil treasure’ products and nickel futures products, restores the event process, describes the impact of the event on investors, trading institutions and banks, and puts forward suggestions for improvement. The suggestions in this paper are as follows: First, the company and the regulatory department should strengthen risk supervision and management; Second, companies and investors should improve their professional capabilities.

Evaluation of field epidemiology training programs: a scoping review.

Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) are competency-based training programs that play a critical role in strengthening global health security and enhancing the epidemiological capabilities of public health professionals. This scoping review examined available published literature on the evaluations of FETPs globally. A literature review was conducted to evaluate FETPs globally. Keywords specific to the evaluation of FETPs were utilized to search the PubMed, Scopus, and Web Science databases. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 relevant studies from an initial pool of 60 were included in this study. Data extraction included key details, and a qualitative synthesis organized diverse findings using a narrative approach to draw appropriate conclusions and generate recommendations. The review covered findings from 12 studies covering all three FETP modalities and spanning countries in various regions. Evaluations explored gained skills, engagement in FETP activities, and improvements in field epidemiological functions. Gained skills and knowledge, engagement in FETP activities, and improvements in field epidemiological functions were evident, with specific expectations for each FETP tier. Positive outcomes were consistent across studies, revealing improvements in surveillance activities, outbreak response, data management, and other system functions. This review confirmed the positive impact of FETPs on trainees and graduates, which emphasized competency enhancements across different modalities. Various strategies are recommended to improve the evaluation of FETPs. For effective evaluation, it is necessary to develop robust evaluation tools and establish standardized metrics to compare FETPs across regions or countries.

Research on the Pathways for Teacher Professional Development and Teaching Capability Enhancement

Research on the Pathways for Teacher Professional Development and Teaching Capability Enhancement

Research on the Professional Qualities and Capability Enhancement of University PE Teachers in Air Volleyball Teaching

Research on the Professional Qualities and Capability Enhancement of University PE Teachers in Air Volleyball Teaching

China’s Initiatives and Achievements in Enhancing the Professional Capabilities of CDCs

China’s Initiatives and Achievements in Enhancing the Professional Capabilities of CDCs

Challenges of nursing students during clinical training: A nursing perspective.

Clinical training plays a fundamental role in nursing students' acquisition of professional capabilities. This study aimed to explore the perceived challenges nursing students face during clinical training. An explorative cross-sectional study was applied. A proportionate, stratified, random sample was enrolled in the study with inclusive criteria, including nursing students (2nd - 4th year) and interns who attended their internship in regional hospitals. A validated electronic questionnaire was used for data collection, which consisted of three sections and 29 items. The section that focused on the difficulties experienced by nursing students during their practical training included six elements: teachers, healthcare professionals, the students themselves, tasks, time management, and the location of the training. Another section inquired about the students' perspectives on the benefits of clinical training. A three-point "Likert scale" was applied. The findings indicated that mild (24%), moderate (62%), and severe (14%) degree of challenges were perceived by the study participants. The mean score for the total challenges during clinical training was 2.00 ± 0.28, and there were variations in the perceived challenges among grade levels. In conclusion, there are variations in the perceived challenges during clinical training among different grade levels. These challenges were related to teachers, health workers, the students, tasks, the time, and the place. Enhancing the nursing curricula alignment with practical training objectives is recommended, focusing on the development of technical and interpersonal skills with appropriate guidance, alongside positive clinical settings to help nursing students learn and boost their confidence in their approach.

The process of challenge formation in Iranian nursing education: A grounded theory study with model presentation.

Nursing education faces many challenges that must be identified and removed to improve nursing education and promote the quality of nursing care. Identifying the challenges of nursing education helps to solve or correct the weaknesses and achieve educational goals, which ultimately help to train skilled professionals capable of providing higher quality care to patients. The present study was conducted with the aim of explaining the experiences of nursing tutors in regard to the process of challenge formation in nursing education in Iran. This is a qualitative study with a grounded theory approach that was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, which took about 9 months, 18 experienced nursing tutors with managerial positions were selected by purposeful sampling from universities across the country. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, field notes, observation, and memos. Data analysis was done by Corbin and Strauss method through MAXQDA software version 10. In the next step, using the method of Walker and Avant (2011), concepts and statements were gathered within a whole and a model was presented. Twelve male university tutors and six female tutors participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 45.38 ± 2.1 years, and their mean work experience was 18.66 ± 3.8 years. The findings showed that the challenges of nursing education could be categorized into three categories (defective educational cycle, efforts to restore the educational structure, and learning is a member of educational family), and 12 subcategories. After analyzing the data, trying to provide a need-based education was determined to be the central theme of this study. The components of model developed in this study were presented in the three axes of improving the tutor's teaching skills, managing the situation and educational facilities, and facilitating student's participation in the education process and decision-making. Identifying barriers and facilitators of need-based education in health policy making can enable nurses to build a better future for their nursing position. To provide need-based education, it is necessary to create a suitable ground and platform for proper education. Such platform and ground are a necessity of educational, therapeutic, and community environments. To achieve this goal, it is recommended to improve the professional capabilities of tutors and support educational organizations.

МЕНТОРСТВО ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ РОЗВИТКУ ПРОФЕСІЙНИХ МОЖЛИВОСТЕЙ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The aim of the article is to unveil the potential of mentorship and the specifics of models for developing the professional capabilities of enterprise employees. Mentorship is a method of leveraging the potential of experienced employees who have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience, embodying values and attitudes crucial for the enterprise. It has been established that mentorship inherently includes the following primary functions: providing psychosocial support and offering career or professional support, which encompasses tasks related to developing the enterprise's potential. It is proven that mentorship is effective when mentors and mentees trust each other, share their achievements and failures, and interact sincerely. Stability in work, the mentee's self-confidence, and understanding of future steps are criteria for the success of a mentorship program. The article outlines the features of identifying the effectiveness of mentorship with the onset of the war in Ukraine. A significant portion of current mentorship focuses on stabilizing the enterprise's operations and providing psychological support to employees. Effectiveness is determined by the mentee's ability to move forward. The risks associated with implementing mentorship include the possibility of deteriorating interpersonal relationships due to feelings of unfairness among mentees; creating a sense of threat in the mentor, who fears that the mentor-mentee relationship undermines their authority; and the potential for perpetuating unacceptable elements of the enterprise's organizational culture. Possible obstacles to implementing mentorship in an enterprise may include a mentor's unwillingness to share knowledge; generational misunderstandings; low awareness of the mentorship concept; and an inability to transfer knowledge effectively. It is substantiated that the main models of behavior for mentees and mentors that yield results include individual mentorship (one-on-one), group mentorship, reciprocal mentorship, online mentorship, reverse mentorship, and competency-based mentorship. The article presents the advantages, disadvantages, and potential uses of each model. Each of these models can be adapted to the specific needs of the enterprise or individual mentees. The choice of mentorship model depends on the goals, resources, and context of the interaction.

Knowledge on Stroke Recognition and Management among Emergency Department Healthcare Professionals in the Republic of Cyprus.

Stroke is a global leading cause of death and disability. Knowledge of related guidelines is crucial for emergency department (ED) staff, influencing early diagnosis and timely treatment. We investigated Greek Cypriot ED healthcare professionals' (nurses and physicians) knowledge in recognizing and managing stroke. A descriptive cross-sectional study spanned November 2019 to April 2020, encompassing four private and seven public EDs in the Republic of Cyprus. The data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire developed by the research team, consisting of 37 questions. Eight questions focused on sociodemographic and employment characteristics, twenty-eight assessed knowledge in stroke recognition and management (each item was equally weighted without deliberate prioritization), and one question addressed self-assessment of knowledge in stroke care. A total of 255 nurses (response rate (RR): 74.1%) and 26 physicians (RR: 47.3%) completed the questionnaire. The average correct response rate was 12.9 out of 28 statements (SD: 4.2), with nurses and physicians scoring 12.6 (SD: 4.1) and 15.7 (SD: 4), respectively. Work experience significantly influenced stroke knowledge, with all groups demonstrating superiority over those with less than one year of experience. Participants with previous training scored an average of 1.45 additional correct answers while educational attainment did not significantly influence stroke knowledge. Investigating stroke knowledge among emergency department nurses and physicians in the Republic of Cyprus revealed significant deficits. This study stresses targeted interventions, including education, yearly examinations, workshops with hands-on training, and repeated training, to address these gaps and enhance the overall stroke care capabilities of the healthcare professionals.

The Paradox of Communication Professionals: Identifying the Gap between Theory and Practice and its Determining Factors

Researchers emphasize the need for communication to be part of the strategic management of an organization and its importance to the organization is recognized, yet the role of communication as a success and value creator for business organizations is not appreciated. This paper presents a study that aims to explore the perception of the role of communication professionals from the perspective of CEOs of business organizations. Semi-structured individual interviews were used to gather the views of CEOs of business organizations. The results of the research revealed a paradox that has not been explored so far. While CEOs of business organizations do not see top-level communication professionals as technical staff, but rather as having a strategic advisory role, the need of CEOs for the capabilities of communication professionals in the strategy development process is more of a technical operational rather than a strategic nature. CEOs tend to ignore the core mission of strategic communication which is to align the communication strategy with the business organization's strategy. The traditional view of the role of communication professionals leads to the perception that communication professionals are not perceived as important strategists in the development and implementation of the business organization's strategy.

Educational training in disease management for persons providing peer support to patients with type 2 diabetes and arterial hypertension at the primary healthcare level.

Introduction: Good metabolic control of a patient with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and arterial hypertension (AH) requires continuous monitoring of patient's health and associated diseases, where lifelong education and support represent key factors in patient empowerment and successful self-management. This is a task beyond the capabilities of healthcare professionals in Slovenia, which could be solved with engagement and cooperation of partners outside the healthcare system. Therefore, appropriate organisation, training and functioning of lay persons, who will provide peer support, can significantly contribute to improved integrated care in patients with T2D and AH. In this way trained peer supporters will voluntarily share their knowledge, experiences and support to other patients with the same chronic disease without linguistic nor cultural barriers.
 Aim: The aim of our pilot study was to determine the acceptability, effectiveness and feasibility of educational training in disease management for persons providing peer support to patients with T2D and AH at the primary healthcare level in Slovenia. 
 Methods: This study is a part of an ongoing international research project SCUBY (SCale Up diaBetes and hYpertension care). Our pilot study started with recruitment of 36 patients with T2D and/or AH. Participants were educated in a total of 15 hours of group and individual training by nurses with special skills. Before and after completing the training, participants filled out questionnaires including sociodemographic and clinical data, knowledge about T2D and AH, Appraisal of Diabetes Scale and Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.
 Results: 31 patients (21 women and 10 men) successfully completed structured educational training in management of their T2D and AH and became trained peer supporters. Their average age was 63,9 ± 8,9 years, they were treated for T2D on average of 14,3 ± 11,7 years and for AH on average of 7,9 ± 8,1 years. Compared to the knowledge at the time of entering the research, their knowledge about T2D (p<0,001) as well as about AH (p=0,022) increased significantly. The impact on the quality of life with T2D was insignificantly better (p=0,146). The participants rated training as highly acceptable in all 7 domains of acceptability; the total mean score on a 5-point scale was 4,44 ± 0,52. 
 Conclusions: Educational training in disease management for peer supporters proved to be highly acceptable, effective and feasible, which indicates a great potential for successful implementation of peer support for patients with T2D and AH at the primary healthcare level in Slovenia. Active role of trained peer supporters will lead to the development of a new form of cooperation and collaboration between patients, their family members, informal caregivers in local community and healthcare professionals.

Do emotional regulation behaviors matter in EFL teachers' professional development? A process model approach

The effectiveness of pedagogical approaches to teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) can be enhanced by ensuring that teachers are in a psychologically sound state, allowing them to upgrade their professional skills. Emotional regulation (ER) is acknowledged as a key factor in enhancing one’s professional capabilities. However, research in this area is notably underdeveloped. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the utilization level and impact of ER strategies on EFL teachers’ professional development in Chinese higher educational institutions. The research used a survey approach, employing questionnaires as the primary means of data collection. The data was then analysed through structural equation modelling and a descriptive statistical approach. The findings provide evidence that EFL teachers effectively employ various ER strategies to navigate the challenges inherent in the classroom, underscoring their adaptability and resilience. Moreover, the study identified a significant relationship between the use of ER and EFL teachers’ professional development. These findings highlight the essential role of emotional regulation in the teaching journeys of EFL educators and underscore the importance of integrating emotional regulation training into teacher development programs. FUNDING INFORMATION. This study is supported by the Education and Teaching Research Project of Henan Province, China (Grant No. 2022SYJXLX051), and the Education and Teaching Research Project of the International Cooperation and Exchange Division, Ministry of Education, China. (Grant No. (2023) No. 156).

Organization of work on prevention and early diagnosis of breast tumors

A constant object of careful and comprehensive study is the issue of breast diseases, which has become particularly relevant due to their significant growth, especially, of cancer of this localization. Promising forms of preventive work on breast diseases are patient schools. The experience of existing schools has demonstrated new professional capabilities of nursing specialists who are the schools’ organizers and leaders. Target. To evaluate the impact of the School for Breast Tumor Prevention on the incidence of malignant neoplasms in the female population. Results. The existing system for the prevention and early diagnosis of mammary tumors in a medical organization was analyzed, the level of knowledge on the prevention and early diagnosis of mammary tumors among the attached female population and nursing specialists was assessed, and the role of nursing staf f in sanitary educational work was determined. Conclusion. The results of sanitary education work are one of the determining factors influencing the reduction in the incidence of malignant neoplasms among the female population.

Industrial and organisational psychology Master’s coursework and internship as enabler of employability

Orientation: The general goal of the professional industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) master’s coursework and internship programmes is to enable the qualifying student to contribute to organisational strategic and operational human resource practices and people behavioural dynamics, assessment, and intervention design.Research purpose: The study explored the perceived effectiveness of the professional IOP master’s coursework and internship programmes in qualifying intern psychologists as employable industrial and organisational psychologists (IOPs).Motivation for the study: Internships are a practical way for intern psychologists to operationalise their professional purpose, acquire key occupation-related skills and practise their professional capability in real-world work settings.Research approach/design and method: The sample involved South African intern psychologists specialising in IOP (n = 17). Qualitative research methods with thematic data analysis were employed.Main findings: Guided by self-determination theory, the findings suggested that the IOP master’s coursework and internship programmes promote holistic development and embed confidence in practical and theoretical competence on both a personal and a professional level. Intrinsic and autonomous motivation regarding the IOP’s role and identity are also crystallised while the importance of continuous personal and professional growth, as well as a good support network, are acknowledged.Practical/managerial implications: Understanding the intern IOPs experience and required competencies for employment may help to improve the design and development of the professional IOP master’s coursework and internship programmes.Contribution/value-add: The study especially emphasised the need to enhance the effectiveness and support offered within the professional IOP master’s coursework and internship programmes by incorporating the principles of self-determination theory.

Dilemmas and support strategies in dementia care: Experiences of case managers in Taiwan.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the dilemmas encountered and the countermeasures adopted by case managers, who care for individuals with dementia. The study also aimed to identify the types of support and assistance case managers require.Methods: In this qualitative study, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 case managers, six from integrated dementia care centers and four from community-based dementia care centers in Taiwan.Results: The results are as follows: (1) Case managers providing services for individuals with dementia primarily encountered two major dilemmas, including cognitive differences (such as a lack of understanding of dementia, differences in ideas about dementia care, and distrust of the professionalism of case managers) with family members and their own insufficient professional capabilities, which made it difficult to reach a consensus on caregiving with family members and address the diverse conditions of individuals with dementia. (2) In response to these dilemmas, case managers adopted various approaches to enhance families' understanding of dementia and facilitate reaching a consensus on care. They also improved their professional capabilities through team discussions and resource networking. (3) The support and assistance required by case managers are continuous learning, the enhancement of their professional competencies, organizational support, and workload management.Conclusion: The findings of this study contribute to an understanding of the dilemmas faced by case managers in Taiwan's centers for integrated dementia care and community-based dementia care centers during policies implementation, as well as the strategies they adopted and the assistance they required. These results can also offer recommendations for policies, professional training, dementia services, and resources to reduce the disparity between policy and practice.

The law of naming: who is who according to their actual intellectual and spiritual potential

The article analyses fundamental differences between different types of man on the basis of metaphysical theory of personality: dependent and mediocre, personality and genius. Differences in understanding of ideas, truth, morality, duties, responsibility, ability to perceive and understand philosophical categories and concepts have been revealed. Different content of consciousness and self-consciousness, professional and intellectual capabilities, motives, thinking, ability to reflection have been well-proven. Fundamental differences in the attitude toward society, the process of making decisions, existential aspects of human vital functions have been revealed. It has been grounded that metaphysical theory of personality is able to set forth criteria for understanding of human essence.