Professional Employees Research Articles

Does career optimism facilitate entry into university and professional employment? A longitudinal examination of Australian data

Does career optimism facilitate entry into university and professional employment? A longitudinal examination of Australian data

Professional experiences of spanish advanced practice nurses: qualitative research

BackgroundAdvanced practice nursing has emerged as a result of the evolution of healthcare systems, the changing needs of the population and the academic development of nursing, as well as sociodemographic and epidemiological changes. The aim of this study is to describe the professional experiences of Spanish advanced practice nurses in specific positions within the healthcare system in order to better understand the development and characteristics of this specialised nursing role.MethodsA descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Fourteen advanced practice nurses from healthcare centres participated. Semi-structured interviews were carried out. Braun and Clarke’s method for reflexive thematic analysis was followed. The Atlas. Ti version 22 program was used for technological support. The COREQ checklist was used to optimise the reporting of this qualitative study.ResultsFrom the analysis of the data collected, three themes and six subthemes were extracted: 1) Advanced practice nursing on the rise: (a) The driving forces in the development of advanced practice nursing, (b) Barriers to the development of advanced practice nursing; 2) Advanced practice nurses as a response to the population’s needs: (a) The development of a new professional nursing role, (b) The patient at the centre of care in advanced practice nursing; 3) Training as the foundation for advanced practice nursing: (a) Expert nurses in a specific context, (b) Differences in the level of training depending on the context.ConclusionAdvanced practice nurses have faced countless barriers and difficulties that have impeded them from demonstrating their importance and effectiveness within the healthcare system. A stable regulatory framework for the functions of advanced practice nurses is required to promote care, training and research in the field of advanced practice nursing. Health institutions need to promote the role of advanced practice nurses, facilitate the employment of new professionals, and establish new areas of practice.Trial registrationNot applicable.

Changes in the resource potential of older generations of Russians (based on materials from longitudinal studies)

The increase in life expectancy is a global trend in the field of population. The purpose of the article is to identify the changes in the components of the resource potential of Russians belonging to different real generations but being in the same age phase of 50–69 years. The first cohort reached the age of 50–69 years in 1993, the second in 2021. Within the framework of the study, resource potential is understood as a set of significant socio-psychological, economic and personal characteristics necessary for leading an active social and everyday life. E. Rosset’s position on the lengthening of the period of adulthood with an increase in life expectancy is taken as the methodological basis of the study. The provisions of the theory of social activity and the sociological approach to personal self-sufficiency are used to identify qualitative changes in the social and personal characteristics of Russians who are at a transitional stage of their life path from maturity to old age. The research hypothesis about gradual changes in the ways of organizing life, attitudes and behavior in people in transition from adulthood to old age is tested based on a comparison of data from two studies – RUSSET, Wave 1, 1993; the National Survey of the Older Generation under the SHARE program (population 50+), 2021. The social characteristics and attitudes of respondents who are in the same age phase (50–69 years old), but belong to different age cohorts that differ by generation length, are compared. The intensity and severity of family, professional, communication, etc. differentiates life choices on a scale from “active life” to “survival”. The main result of the study was the differentiation of the components of the resource potential of the older generation into changeable and stable ones. Trends were identified that reflect qualitative changes in the resource potential of older generations of Russians. They cannot be unambiguously characterized as positive or negative. In the context of the problem of human potential, the most significant change is associated with an increase in the level of education of older Russians. Older Russians are a highly educated population with high demands on society and an active social position. The rigidity of attitudes towards retirement age and professional employment constrains the resource potential of older Russians. In conclusion, it is concluded that the results obtained during the study can serve as an additional basis for the practical implementation of tasks related to the mobilization of the human resource of older Russians.

Оценка профессиональных групп в структуре занятого населения российских регионов на основе концепции экономической сложности

Current scientific discussions are related to the assessment of the prospects for the development of the la-bor market, the identification of professions that will be in demand in the future and determine the opportunities for the development of human capital. The purpose of the work is to assess the structure of professional em-ployment and occupational groups in the regions of the Russian Federation based on the concept of economic complexity. Estimates of the complexity of employment structures and occupational groups were obtained based on data for 2018, 2020 and 2022. The assessment of the complexity of the structure of professional employment in a region can be considered as a relative characteristic of the level of development of its human capital. The assessment of the complexity of a professional group is a relative assessment of the human capital of its typical representative. The ranks of the complexity assessments of occupational groups generally correspond to the existing ideas about the average level of human capital development of representatives of these groups of the employed population. For five occupational groups, the ranks of difficulty assessments do not change over time, including for doctors of science, candidates of sciences and specialists of the highest level of qualification. For the four occupational groups, the ranks change insignificantly - no more than one. The ranks of the complexity scores change significantly for two occupational groups: "managers" (the position of the occupational group is improving) and "workers in the service and trade sectors, protection of citizens and property" (the position is dete-riorating). The rank score of the occupational group "unskilled workers" is higher than the rank scores of the three groups of skilled workers.

Designing an International Large-Scale Assessment of Professional Competencies and Employability Skills: Emerging Avenues and Challenges of OECD’s PISA-VET

Globally, vocational education and training (VET) is considered important for ensuring the supply of skilled labour to the economy and economic competitiveness but also for helping the next generation with the transition to working life and integration into society. However, despite this importance, there are no international comparative studies on the effectiveness of the very different VET systems. In March 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published the ‘Analytical and Assessment Framework’ for PISA-VET, an international study on professional competencies and employability skills in VET. In this paper, some of the lead experts that contributed to the framework provide an outline of the aims of the initiative, the target groups, the assessment approaches as well as strength and weaknesses to stimulate discussion in the scientific community. VISA-VET aims to deliver comprehensive data, inform decision making, facilitate peer learning between countries, and promote the image of VET, in general. Target populations are learners toward the end of their VET programmes in the occupational areas of automotive technicians, electricians, business and administration, health care, or tourism and hospitality. Assessment approaches to domain-specific professional skills are simulation-based questions, digital simulations, and live or recorded demonstrations. The professional skills assessments are expanded by the assessment of employability skills and comprehensive data collections on national contextual and system-level factors. This paper discusses the selection and breakdown of occupational areas, the various assessment approaches and possible supplementary studies. Its overall aim is to initiate a broader discussion in the scientific community about the design of and expected insights from PISA-VET.

Medical laboratory scientist motivation to pursue graduate education.

Medical laboratory staffing shortages have persisted, with challenges in maintaining adequate medical laboratory professionals. The career trajectory for medical laboratory scientists beyond entry level is ambiguous, but advancement opportunities are enhanced with specialist certifications and advanced degrees. This study explored the motivation and preferences of medical laboratory scientists in pursuing graduate medical laboratory science education based on the importance of professional development, career advancement, recognition, and employment benefits. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive correlational study surveyed American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification-credentialed medical laboratory scientists using an online questionnaire. The overall response rate was 2.5%, and 1247 complete surveys were analyzed. Educational preferences varied by respondent age and amount of laboratory experience. Professional development, career advancement, recognition, and employment benefits were all important motivators for seeking graduate degrees, but those who were younger and had less experience indicated they were more important. This study suggests several areas of improvement for educational programs, health care organizations, and professional organizations to support the motivation of medical laboratory scientists to pursue graduate education.

Особенности пересечения профессионально значимых концептов в языковом сознании кардиологов

The research is focused on the issues of conceptualization and identification of extra-linguistic aspects influencing the reflection of the received information in the language consciousness, revealing the connection of professionally significant concepts in the language consciousness of people. The aim of the study is to reveal whether the concept WORK is a hyperconcept in the language consciousness of representatives of the group distinguished by professional employment (cardiologists) in relation to the concepts representing the main objects of their labor functions (the concepts HEALTH and SICKNESS). The general research sample (1200 associations) was formed based on the results of two directional associative experiments with the words work, health, and disease stimuli with partial response constraints. The study was carried out on the integrated theoretical and methodological basis of psycholinguistics and cognitive linguistics. Scientific novelty is determined by the fact that the concepts WORK, HEALTH, SICKNESS are studied for the first time in the context of their representation in the language consciousness of representatives of a certain profession. The results of the scientific research allowed to establish that the concept WORK has a universal character and is an important element not only of the national, but also of the individual concept sphere. It was confirmed that in the spheres of employment requiring selfless labor, the WORK concept and the concepts denoting the main labor functions will not have a hierarchical relationship and will not act as hyper- and hypo-concepts.

Creation or Destruction? STEM OPT Extension and Employment of Information Technology Professionals

Creation or Destruction? STEM OPT Extension and Employment of Information Technology Professionals

Digitalization of Romania’s Education Sector: A PESTLE Analysis

Abstract Digitalization significantly transforms the teaching profession paradigm and enhances the impact of digital learning environments. These online environments reduce physical distances and generate innovative educational activities, thereby contributing positively to higher student participation and intrinsic motivation. Furthermore, the current state of scientific literature underscores both the benefits and challenges brought about by the digital transformation of the education sector. However, despite the interest in the topic of digitalization, only a handful of studies have analyzed this process from an educational perspective. This article provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature, focusing on the role of political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors in shaping digitalization. The research methodology adopted is a thorough PESTLE analysis, which aids in understanding the interplay of these factors. The research questions are centered around how these factors influence the digitalization trajectory, with a particular emphasis on their impact on the employment and training of ICT professionals. The main findings reveal that the digitalization process in Romania's education sector is dynamic, influenced by various elements ranging from technological advances to policy changes. The implementation of digital solutions has revolutionized teaching methodologies, learning experiences, and administrative processes. The paper contributes to the field by offering valuable insights into the multifaceted process of digitalization in Romania's education sector. It also underscores the need for a holistic approach, considering all PESTLE factors, to successfully navigate the digital transformation journey in the education sector.

Retaliatory Termination of Physician Employment by Hospitals: The Case of Zelman versus Cape Cod Hospital

A disturbing problem in the United States is that of illegal termination by hospitals of professional employees. Nurses, for example, have consistently decried poor staffing levels and, more recently in times of COVID-19, inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that places both nurse and patient at high risk. For the most part, hospitals do little to correct these issues. The complaints have usually been kept “in house” and the nurses were expected to “stand down” once they’d complained. Physicians, who are now employees in growing numbers, have also filed formal complaints with professional associations, States’ licensing authorities, and also with States Boards of Health. When this happens, it is not unusual to hear that the physicians who were in good standing and who filed the complaints have been dismissed from their employment even in cases where the physicians have been long term employees of hospitals. Terminated medical employees have sued their former employers. This paper examines the issue of employment of professionals by hospitals, in particular physicians, and causes for termination that are legal. The paper will also examine, by means of analyzing a current case (Zelman), the termination of employment of a physician that appears to be illegal/retaliatory. The paper concludes by demonstrating civil penalties that can attach to the successful proof of retaliatory termination by reviewing of some recent cases that are illuminating in their outcomes.

The Influence of Professional Identity and Academic Self-efficacy of Normal University Students on Their Employability

Teachers college students professional identity and academic self-efficacy have a certain impact on their employability. Therefore, a questionnaire survey of 150 college students in a convenient sample survey to analyze the relationship between Teachers college students professional identity, academic self-efficacy and employment ability, as well as academic self-efficacy played an intermediary role between professional identity and employment ability. The results showed that the professional identity and academic self-efficacy have an impact on employability.

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"he article focuses on the new reforms carried out in the framework of the state policy on the issue of treatment of women in New Uzbekistan and their legal framework, protection of women’s rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, increasing the social activity of women today, increasing their position in the family and society, and the issues of increasing the role of women’s labor in the development of small business and private entrepreneurship, the role of women entrepreneurs in the modern world, support for women’s entrepreneurship, and the creation of a business environment. The object of the research in the article is to ensure the economic independence of women, protect their rights and legitimate interests, ensure high-quality professional training and employment, and broadly involve them in business activities and the system of social and legal relations related to ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of women in need of social protection. The subject of the research is normative legal documents regulating women’s entrepreneurial activity and scientific and theoretical views. The study used historical, comparative-legal, logical, and scientific methods. Reforms in the judicial sphere were also analyzed by the author in order to protect the rights and legitimate interests of women and find a fair solution to their problems within the framework of the law. "

Зависимость когнитивных признаков концепта СЕРДЦЕ в языковом сознании человека от профессиональной занятости (на примере кардиологов)

The paper deals with the cognitive attributes of the HEART concept reflected in the language consciousness of the workers of a certain field, namely cardiology. The correlation of the cognitive attributes with the object of cardiologists’ labour activity depending on their perception and evaluation of their main labour functions is determined. The object of this research is the associative fields of the HEART concept, generated on the basis of data from two directional associative experiments with restrictions of words-stimuli in terms of their quantity and parts of speech. The aim of the research is to reveal the presence/absence of dependence of the cognitive attributes of the HEART concept in the language consciousness of cardiologists on their professional employment. The general population included 400 associations. The research findings showed that not only the conceptual attributes of the HEART concept correlate with the professional activity of cardiologists, but also figurative and value attributes show reference to the heart as the main object of their labour activity. The novelty of the work lies in the confirmation of the hypothesis about the dependence of the cognitive attributes of a concept representing the main object of labour activity in the language consciousness of a person on their professional employment. In addition, the HEART concept in the language consciousness of cardiologists has been considered for the first time.

Understanding equity and diversity needs among health library professionals in Canada: a survey.

Objective: The Canadian Health Libraries’ Association (CHLA/ABSC) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task Force conducted an EDI survey in 2023. In addition to gathering information about the demography, education, and employment of health information professionals working in Canadian institutions, the goal of the survey was to assess the support, education and leadership needs of the association in matters relating to diversity and inclusion. Methods: A survey was created based on EDI surveys conducted previously by similar associations, with additional questions relevant to health information professionals in Canada and CHLA/ABSC’s role in matters of EDI. The survey, consisting of 31 questions and employing a variety of formats, was translated into French and administered via SurveyMonkey. It was distributed through email and other channels over the course of two weeks in January 2023. Results: One hundred and sixty-six health information professionals completed the 2023 survey. Most (83%) were CHLA/ABSC members and sixty-three percent were members of CHLA/ABSC chapters. Most were employed in full-time permanent positions (91%) as librarians (67%) or in administration/management positions (16%). Nearly half worked in post-secondary institutions (42%) and half worked in hospital libraries (43%), and most have access to professional development funds from their employers (84%). Most of the respondents do not belong to a visible minority group (86%), do not consider themselves to be of Indigenous ancestry (96%), do not consider themselves to have a disability (72%), and do not identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (79%). Fifty-nine percent were aged between 35 and 54 years old and sixty-eight percent had less than fifteen years of experience. Slightly over half (54%) reported a salary between $65,000 and $99,999. Respondents indicated that they felt welcome and included (78%) and treated with respect (84%) at CHLA/ABSC events, that there were opportunities within CHLA/ABSC for them to participate at levels they felt comfortable with (82%) and that they felt comfortable sharing their personal perspectives and experiences within CHLA/ABSC (65%). Conclusion: The survey illustrates that CHLA/ABSC consists of a very homogeneous group of professionals. While the majority of members felt welcomed, respected, and were given opportunities to participate in association work and activities, there is definitely room for improvement. Generally, respondents felt that CHLA/ABSC should continue to listen and improve its EDI work by engaging and collaborating with members to deliver current and relevant networking and CE opportunities.

Investigation of Turkish Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes

ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes, based on the use of sign language, in academic and vocational education and training processes. A qualitative research method was used in this study. A semi-structured interview form was prepared and experts’ opinions were canvassed. Twenty participants who had completed the 200-hour training programme organised in Izmir Province by the Ministry of Education, in the Directorate General of Lifelong Learning in 2019 were interviewed face to face. The data were analysed using the NVivo program and obtained under five main themes: professional competence and employment, educational process, assessment, hearing impairment and sign language, interdisciplinary studies and family education.

Conflicting geographical imaginaries in globalised labour markets: The local valorisation of international education among employers and returned international students

AbstractWhile scholars have extensively investigated the post‐study career experiences of international students, there has been a dearth in the literature on the mediation of intersubjectivities in the local valorisation of international education, particularly neglecting the perspective of recruiters. Through the lens of geographical imaginaries and drawing on qualitative data from recruiters in professional sectors and returned students in China, this paper reveals the significant role of imaginaries in shaping the perceptions and practices of both parties during the university‐to‐work transitions. The findings underscore that overseas credentials, codified knowledge, and embodied competencies were central to recruiters' and returnees' imaginaries regarding international education. However, conflicts in these imaginaries between recruiters and graduates resulted in the distinct valorisation of the socioeconomic value of overseas education between the two groups and created challenges for returnees' transitions from overseas education to local professional employment. This study emphasises the importance of emplaced intersubjectivities in comprehending international student mobilities as an ongoing transnational process across global educational spaces and local labour markets. It also underscores the role of local contexts and networks in valorising and mediating the value of international education, creating place‐specific patterns of university‐to‐work transitions among returnees.

Development of audiology in Ghana: past, present, and future

Objectives This paper provides an overview of Ghana's audiology journey, tracking its evolution since the 1970s. It explores the historical context, transitions, and current state of audiology in Ghana, highlighting the challenges and prospects. Design Descriptive and analytic approach drawing from diverse qualitative and quantitative data sources. Study sample The study encompasses various sources and data types, such as reports, academic literature, and statistical data. It also incorporates information related to developing audiology programmes in tertiary institutions, mobile van outreach units, cochlear implant surgeries and newborn hearing screening. Results Ghana's audiology journey has transformed significantly since its inception in the 1970s. From its humble beginnings with few audiologists and limited facilities, audiology has transitioned from an unknown field to growing recognition. The emergence of audiology programmes in tertiary institutions signals progress. Challenges persist such as disparity in facility distribution, low professional employability, and limited access. Nevertheless, initiatives like cochlear implant surgeries, and newborn hearing screening programmes reflect proactive steps. Conclusion Ghana's audiology journey is a testament to visionary thinking, dedication, and collaborative efforts. While the journey has been marked by significant developments, bridging disparities, ensuring equitable facility distribution, and formulating comprehensive policies are pivotal.

Professional Employment With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: Does Working With an LVAD Allow It to Work Too?

Professional Employment With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: Does Working With an LVAD Allow It to Work Too?

Antecedents of knowledge management: The case of professional employees in Indonesia

This study aims to evaluate and test the impact of knowledge, trust, unity, and self-efficacy on knowledge management of employees in Indonesian businesses in the education sector. This empirical study also examines the relationship between knowledge management among employees in Indonesian education sector businesses and conformity through knowledge self-efficacy, trust, and unity. A quantitative causality technique was employed in the study using a sample of workers from Indonesian companies involved in the education sector (at least 35 years old and engaged). The primary data consisted of 220 replies from respondents with varying educational backgrounds. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling software was used to analyze the data. The Likert scale is used to determine each answer’s value. Empirical evidence shows that knowledge self-efficacy does not affect the knowledge management of employees in these companies (T Statistics = 0.992); on the other hand, knowledge self-efficacy influences conformity, harmony, and confidence, which in turn affects the knowledge management of employees in these companies. The indirect effect demonstrates that agreement can moderate the influence of knowledge self-efficacy on the knowledge management of employees in these companies (T Statistics = 5,959); conversely, conformity mediates the strong impact of trust on the knowledge management of employees in these businesses. The empirical results show that employees need to have a high level of knowledge for diverse expertise to function well. Conversely, trust will make people more eager to share their information. Lack of confidence might impede the dissemination of knowledge. Acknowledgment We acknowledge the partial publication funding provided by Indonesia school of Economic (STIESIA), Surabaya, Indonesia

The nexus of work integrated learning and skills among engineering students in Nigerian Universities: A structural equation model approach

Higher education providers have redefined their focus to include work-integrated learning (WIL) as an alternative way to prepare graduates for professional and future employment. Although WIL was designed to enhance graduates' work readiness, there is little evidence that the program supports the development of behavioural and employability competencies among participating students. Thus, this study aims to predict the effect of WIL through the partial least square path model on seven employability competencies. The sample consisted of 375 final-year engineering students from two Nigerian universities who had participated in a WIL program. A two-stage composite-based structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. The average variance extracted and Heterotrait-Monotrait ratio were used to establish the validity and reliability of the instruments. A structural model was used to test the hypothetical constructs' relationship and level of significance. The findings supported all hypothesized direct relationships that WIL enhances graduate employability skills. The study concludes that WIL has immense benefits for students, including developing employability skills (i.e., Analytical, adaptability, communication, fundamental, ICT, interpersonal, and 4IR skillsets) for future employment. Consequently, it was recommended that higher education providers strengthen and establish frameworks for effective work-integrated learning program to enhance graduate employability.