Professional Interests Research Articles

Young Professionals in Neuroradiology: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions.

The Young Professionals Committee of the American Society of Neuroradiology identifies and serves the interests of young professionals in neuroradiology, defined as those still in training or within 5 years of its completion. Being a young professional is an exciting, dynamic, and demanding stage of one's professional career. As the landscape of neuroradiology practice changes, new opportunities and challenges occur for those in the early stage of their career. It is important to recognize and support the needs of young professionals because an investment in their professional development is an investment in the future of our specialty. In this article, we aimed to address the most notable developments relevant to current and future young professionals in neuroradiology as well as highlight the work done by the Young Professionals Committee of the American Society of Neuroradiology in serving the needs of these young professionals, focusing on early neuroradiology engagement, flexible work arrangements, private practice, social media, artificial intelligence, and international collaborations.

Minimizing Low-Value, Uncompensated Work in Academic Infectious Diseases: A 6-Step Program.

Uncompensated work in academic infectious diseases (ID) may be high value (eg, important for academic promotion or necessary for advancement to leadership roles) or low value (eg, not aligning with or contributing to professional goals and aspirations). "Curbside" consultations, participation in hospital committees outside of professional interests, and other "citizenship" tasks are common examples of threats to our valuable time as ID providers. Herein, we define the scope of the problem of low-value uncompensated work in academic ID and outline a 6-step program to minimize these threats. Collaboration with professional sponsors, such as division chiefs, to align individual and team goals and use of a "value-versus-compensation" matrix to prioritize activities may help us establish our own agendas and reclaim our professional autonomy.

Kedudukan Notaris sebagai Mediator dalam Penyelesaian Sengketa Kenotariatan

The position of a notary has experienced development and evolution along with changes in society, technology and the legal system. Notaries have taken a more significant role in digital transactions and documents. Notaries can play a role in dispute resolution as mediators or intermediaries in several situations. This is possible in situations where the parties involved in the dispute agree to find a solution together under the guidance of a notary. Notaries can act as mediators in the mediation process. Mediation is a process that involves the disputing parties meeting with a neutral notary, who helps them communicate, negotiate, and find a solution together. The aim of this research is to explain the position of notaries as mediators in resolving notarial disputes. The approach used in this research is a juridical-empirical approach. The results of this research are the position of the notary as a mediator in resolving notarial disputes where the role of the mediator acts as a neutral facilitator in resolving disputes between the parties involved in notarial matters. The notary who acts as a mediator must remain neutral and not take sides with either party in the dispute. They should have no personal or professional interest in the outcome of the dispute. The notary as a mediator will adopt a mediation approach which usually involves a communicative and collaborative approach. They will strive to create an environment that allows parties to talk, listen, and reach mutual agreements.

Trauma surgical simulation: discussing the replacement of live animals used as human patient simulators

BackgroundDespite advances in simulator technology, live anaesthetised animals continue to be used as human patient simulators for medical professionals to practice techniques in the management of surgical trauma. This article describes the process of convening a working group of individuals with a professional interest in simulation to discuss the use of live animals and consider if and how they can be replaced in the future.Main bodyA working group was formed of voluntary attendees to a workshop held at the SESAM 2023 conference. Iterative discussions reflecting on the topic were used to produce statements summarising the working group’s opinions. The working group determined that live animals are used as human patient simulators due to the presence of accurate and responsive physiology in the presence of bleeding, realistic tissue tactility and an emotional response experienced by the learner due to interaction with the animal. They were unable to reach a consensus on replacement, determining that there is currently no single model which is able to provide all the learning aspects which a live animal model can provide. Several suggestions were made regarding development of technologies and pedagogical change.ConclusionReplacement of live animals in surgical simulation is not straightforward but should be an aspiration, if possible. For the ongoing development of trauma surgical simulation models, it is important to combine the knowledge, skills and perspectives of medical stakeholders and educators, academic researchers and industry experts in producing alternative options to the use of live animal simulators.

(216) Efficacy of Novel Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Injections for Penile Girth Enhancement

Abstract Introduction There has been renewed public and professional interest in the topic of cosmetic penile girth enhancement. Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections have been proposed as a safer alternative to surgical options, however limited data exist regarding efficacy. Objective The purpose of our study was to evaluate average girth changes and related metrics in men undergoing penile girth enhancement with sequential administration of HA dermal filler at a single site. Methods We performed a retrospective review of men who underwent penile girth enhancement with HA from May 17, 2022 to April 28, 2023. Results 155 men underwent penile girth enhancement with HA filler and were instructed to follow a strict post-injection protocol. On average, men experienced a 0.633 cm increase in girth per treatment receiving an average of 12.5 total syringes over 2.2 treatments. Ultimately, all men receiving multiple treatments experienced an average girth increase of 1.8 cm as measured prior to their final treatment. 23 men who received 4 treatments or more experienced an average girth increase of 2.952 cm as measured prior to their final treatment. Of the 155 men treated, 19 (12.3%) required cosmetic correction with either hyaluronidase or abobotulinumtoxinA. Conclusions Our study suggests that injection of HA dermal filler is an effective option for men desiring non-surgical penile girth enhancement. Further studies are needed to better characterize outcomes and optimal treatment protocols. Disclosure Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: PhalloFill.

Developing creative accountants

By addressing innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in corporate contexts, Design Thinking has attracted the interest of both scholars and professionals. Despite this, this methodology has still been little disseminated among accounting professionals. Therefore, this study aimed to identify how the Design Thinking methodology can be used to promote the appreciation of the accounting professional. The study involved 521 students who attended the Accounting Planning discipline, offered in the seventh stage of the Accounting Sciences course at a federal university in southern Brazil. Using the survey as a technical procedure, the content analysis of the records of perceptions and ideas generated in Design Thinking workshops was conducted using Nvivo and Microsoft Excel. The students' perceptions regarding the application of the methodology showed that its use is conducive to creating innovative ideas and making them leave their comfort zone. Students reported being aware that they use creativity very little. Still, they are concerned about their development, as they understand that it adds professional and personal value and benefits the profession as a whole. The practical implication is the illustration of how this methodology can contribute to establishing a new professional image, and federal and state accounting councils can use it.

Zabawy literackie pracowników Biblioteki Polskiej Akademii Umiejętności: powinszowania imieninowe dla dyrektora Karola Piotrowicza z 1938 r.

Literary games of the employees of the Scientific Library of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences: 1938 name day greetings for Karol Piotrowicz The paper is a preliminary study for the biography of Karol Piotrowicz (1901–1940), a respected historian, Jagiellonian University professor, academic activist and a publisher. Since 1931 to 1939, he has also been the Director of the Scientific Library of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences; he successfully managed and modernised the Library. In Summer 1939, he was called into the Polish Army, and after the September Campaign was taken into Soviet slavery. In April 1940, in Kharkov, together with hundreds of other Polish prisoners, he was murdered by Russians. He bereaved wife and two daughters who stayed in Krakow. Among the Karol Piotrowicz’s family documents kept by his grand daughters Teresa Wolska and Elżbieta Wolska, there are still some personal documents of Piotrowicz which will by donated to our Library in the future. Now we present the edition of one of these papers. It is a humorous work by some librarians, Karol Piotrowicz’s employees, given to him for his name day on November 4, 1938. It consists of 10 pages and contains a bibliography of works allegedly written by the library employees which is light-heart and full of allusions, accurately pointing at their professional interests as well as private passions and even weaknesses. The following pages contain short poems, anecdotes, humoresques and riddles. The author is not given but it may be assumed that the text was mainly created by Władysław Ogrodziński, a writer and a culture activist who became famous in the post-war period. Such literary games practice was known among that time librarians and archivists. Some similar works written in the Jagiellonian Library or Ossolineum have also survived. The small miscellany presented here is not only a moving piece of work and a preliminary study for Karol Piotrowicz’s biography but also an interesting example of a bottom-up culture of our Library in the 1930s.

Pilot study of career mentoring program for juveniles.

This article describes an innovative career-mentoring program for court-ordered juveniles that targets risk factors of recidivism and incorporates elements of effective career intervention. Youth were randomly assigned to a mentoring group or a treatment-as-usual (TAU) group. The mentoring group received nine sessions of a structured career-mentoring program from students at a university. The TAU group received other programs provided by the court. Results at posttest indicated that the mentoring group exhibited more pro-social motivations for work, more realistic attitudes toward work, and more professional job interests than the TAU group. Persons in the mentoring group enjoyed their mentoring experience with their university student mentors. Results have implications for cost-effective programs for court-ordered youth at a crucial time in their development. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Informing future directions for climate anxiety interventions: a mixed-method study of professional perspectives

Despite reports of increasing levels of climate change related distress, there remains limited evidence regarding effective interventions for individuals and communities. The current study aims to contribute to this discussion by presenting opinions from study participants who self-identified as having a professional interest in climate anxiety. An international interdisciplinary survey was conducted, with qualitative and quantitative responses from 230 participants, from a range of professional backgrounds, including a range of mental health practitioners, along with climate activists, artists, educators, academics and scientists and others interested in the climate anxiety space. A wide range of potential components of climate anxiety interventions were suggested by participants, including supporting people to connect with others and nature, emotional validation in a group setting, and moving toward climate action. Reflexive thematic analysis of qualitative data resulted in five themes: ‘Climate anxiety is a healthy response to the current situation’, ‘Climate anxiety will continue to increase until there is climate action’, ‘Climate anxiety interventions should be individualised’, ‘Climate anxiety interventions need to include the community and societal level’ and ‘Climate-aware practitioners are required’. These themes provide a significant contribution to the discourse on climate anxiety interventions. They emphasize the need for an understanding of climate anxiety as a legitimate response to the current situation and the imperative of community and society levels being included in intervention strategies. Results from this study provide insights from diverse perspectives to provide valuable guidance for future research and practice in the development of effective interventions for climate anxiety.

Social work as a special guarantee of the state’s social security

This article aims to elucidate the theoretical and practical aspects of social work as a specific guarantor of social security in a contemporary state. Through a critical analysis of the normative definitions of ‘social work,’ the author identifies essential characteristics that distinguish social work as a crucial factor enabling social security within the state. Firstly, social work is a professional activity conducted by social workers, who are required to adhere to certain standards. As professionals impacting the state’s social security, social workers must: demonstrate altruism and maintain professional boundaries with clients, as well as work-life balance in their professional pursuits; possess self-care skills; have the ability to establish, sustain, rehabilitate, and enhance social communications; and exhibit robust resilience (patience). Secondly, social work is an occupational activity governed by existing legal norms, thus holding legal significance. Thirdly, social work is a purposeful occupational activity, as it is directed towards promoting social solidarity and ensuring a dignified life for individuals, in alignment with the concept of human social security. Fourthly, social work is a profession founded on an axiological basis, requiring adherence to specific standards for its organization and execution, in line with the principles of social work. The authors place particular emphasis on the necessity to develop and endorse a Code of Ethics for Social Workers in Ukraine. This Code of Ethics ought to serve as a guarantor of the integrity and virtue of social workers, providing normative certainty for their formal duties, establishing a normative foundation for their social responsibility, and forming the basis of social work’s characteristics. Considering these factors, clients and society can form clear expectations regarding their interactions with social workers and the nature of social work in general.

Exploring Competency Development Among Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders and Tutors: A Comprehensive Investigation of Program Involvement

In an era where student success extends beyond academic knowledge, educational institutions have recognized the importance of equipping students with a broader set of competencies. Thus, the paper examined the implementation and impact of a peer-assisted learning and tutorship program aimed at fostering student success competencies. The study focused on an educational institution where the program is implemented as a central intervention to support students in developing essential skills and competencies necessary for academic achievement and lifelong learning. Generally, peer-assisted learning and tutorship programs have emerged as valuable intervention strategies to support student success. Thus, a qualitative approach was adopted, using focus group interviews to collect data among peer-assisted learning leaders and tutors who were involved in the peer-assisted learning and tutor development programme at the University where the study took place. The analysis of the collected data revealed significant findings regarding the peer-assisted learning and tutorship program which signifies the program as an enabler for student success competencies. The results demonstrated improvements in several areas, including academic competence, communication and collaboration, student agency, adaptability, and a sense of belonging within the learning community among the participants. The paper concluded with implications for educational institutions, suggesting that peer-assisted learning and tutorship programs be integrated as a central component of the curriculum to nurture student success competencies. Thus, by prioritizing the development of student success competencies through such programs, educational institutions can better prepare students for future academic, personal, and professional pursuits. Keywords: Peer-Assisted Learning, Tutors, Academic Student Support, Collaborative Learning, Student Success

Psychotherapeutic nursing as Advanced Clinical Practice for the promotion of mental health in Spain.

To contribute to the recognition of psychotherapeutic nursing (PTN) as a regulated advanced clinical practice (ACP) in Spain, as is the case in other countries. Nurses are continually evolving to improve overall health outcomes. PTN has become a reality, with several authors describing it as an ACP. In Spain, psychotherapy is not officially regulated, which has led to a significant number of psychiatric nurses adopting an important ACP in this area without recognition. Evidence confirms that PTN possesses the attributes necessary to be considered an ACP. Nurses, like psychotherapists, independently address the complex needs of individuals and families within the context of therapeutic relationships, and there is a pressing need to advance formal processes of regulation and certification. PTN has evolved at different rates depending on local initiatives, policies and various professional interests. In Spain, it is crucial to evaluate its outcomes, recognise it as an ACP and develop training plans for its regulation and accreditation. Mental health nurses in Spain have a strong interest in PTN being recognised as an ACP. To this end, they should join forces with other partners, scientific associations and international bodies such as the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to make PTN an internationally recognised ACP. Psychotherapeutic nurses could contribute to improving mental health outcomes, client satisfaction and health system efficiency, and their formal recognition is an opportunity to enhance their professional identity, competence and autonomy. Nursing policy needs to be reoriented towards strengthening psychotherapy as an ACP. Synergies and alliances between international nursing associations and the ICN can promote its development and implementation, while research, education and leadership are essential to achieving official regulation and accreditation.

MAIN DIRECTIONS OF CONSULTING ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF PERSONAL INCOME TAXATION AND AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION

The article gives the reasons for its occurrence, structures the process of obtaining income outside the tax environment of Ukraine. Types of income and rates are described, definition of tax resident status is provided. The main provisions of international agreements, which taxpayers need to pay attention to, are presented, namely, types of activities and income, a list of taxes, their rates, and the presence of special conditions for their application. An important aspect of the study is the criteria for determining residency, including the period of residence in the country, the center of vital interests, business registration, and real estate acquisition. The article also provides an example of salary taxation by a resident of Ukraine, provided such income is generated in Lithuania, tax rates are given, the amount of taxes is calculated, and the process of crediting taxes withheld by a tax agent, declaring income, and paying the tax difference is detailed. The article also structures the process of declaring income received abroad, defines the sphere of professional interests of the consultant. Consultants for the specified type of activity can provide general consultations, check the reporting prepared by the taxpayer and provide a full range of services, which includes the calculation of the amount of income, the preparation of a tax declaration on property and income and further support, correspondence with the State Tax Service of Ukraine.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОЄКТНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ У ПРОЦЕСІ ЇХ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article deals with the problem of identifying the specific features of the formation of future specialists’ project competence in the process of their professional training at establishments of higher education. Various approaches to defining the concept of the “project competence” are revealed. The actual working definition of this term is formulated: a future specialist’s project competence is an integrative characteristic of a personality, which is manifested in students’ readiness for project activities and their use of knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for conducting effective project activities. In addition, it is stated that the formed future specialist’s project competence should contribute to his/her successful participation in the life of professional communities and associations. Attention is focused on the fact that the basis for the formation of the project competence is the project method of education. The project method is perceived as a set of such conditions and situations, within which the educational goals and the goals of professional training are achieved in the form of projects by students. The author of the article singled out a number of advantages of project activities over other methods of education. In particular, it is stated that project activities has an interdisciplinary nature. It is also emphasized that the use of technology of project activities contributes to the actualization of students’ professional interests, inclusion of the presented task in the context of future professional activities. In addition, the technology of project activities leads to students’ professional self-determination. The article highlights the main components of a future specialist’s project competence: motivational-and-value, cognitive, operational-and-activity. Each of the listed components includes knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is concluded that a future specialist’s formed project competence is one of the indicators of a competitive specialist’s personal and professional development and acts mainly as students’ readiness for project activities not only in the process of studying at an establishment of higher education, but also in professional activities.

The Effect of Accounting Lecturers’ Interest in Learning and Professionalism on the Level of Accounting Understanding (Empirical Study of Accounting Students, Faculty of Economics and Business, Untan, Class of 2021-2022)

This study aims to analyze the influence of learning interest and professionalism of accounting lecturers on the level of accounting understanding, with students of the Accounting Study Program, Tanjungpura University Pontianak. The type of research used is quantitative research. This study is based on the collection of primary data involving questions in a questionnaire format that is assessed using a Likert scale. The population of this study is all students of the Accounting study program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Class of 2021 and 2022. The study used a sample of 83 students who were selected based on certain criteria, and hypothesis analysis was carried out through multiple linear regression statistical methods and data processing using SPSS 23. The findings of this study show that the interest in learning and professionalism of accounting lecturers which have a significant positive influence affects the level of accounting understanding of students of the Accounting study program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak.

“Get Out There, Learn Something New”: Impact of a Short Term Domestic Academic Sojourn on Social Work Students

The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study was to understand the impact of a US-based two-week domestic academic study away program on undergraduate social work students’ understanding of the scope of social work practice, identity as professional social workers, and professional interests in the field. Nine participants were interviewed two years following the program. Data from the semi-structured interviews, journals completed on the program, and reflection papers completed immediately following the program were analyzed. Findings indicated that this applied learning experience had a transformational impact on their understanding of themselves, their cultural competence, and their subsequent social work practice.

Yu. I. Kuznetsov — Investigator of the 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Art

The article is devoted to the scientific heritage of Yuriy Kuznetsov, the outstanding Soviet art historian, and aims to show his contribution into investigations of the 17th century Dutch and Flemish art, which was the main field in his professional interests. The author traces Kuznetsov’s path in the science for about 30 years, identifies and describes thematic lines of his researches and shows the importance of his works for the development of Netherlandish studies in Russia. Being a brilliant master of attribution, Kuznetsov established the authorship of many Dutch pictures in the state Hermitage (where he worked since 1947 until his death) and in the funds of regional museums. He published investigations about Nicolaus Knüpfer, Adriaen van Ostade, Jan Steen, Nicolaes Berhem and other figures of Italianized trend in Dutch school. His monograph about Rembrandt’s picture “Danae” in the Hermitage collection is a classic example of acomprehensive study of art work (1970). The combination of stylistic and iconographic analysis with results of technological examination and involvement of biographical data made it possible to definitively identify the plot of this picture and reveal its history, connected with the creative evolution and private life of the painter. Kuznetsov also studied Flemish and Dutch drawings with success. Works of Rubens’s graphics (1965, 1974) and the book covering the development of drawings in the Netherlands in the 15th–17th centuries (1981, sole in Russian science to now days) are the most important in this part of his legacy. Kuznetsov was the organizer of number exhibitions dedicated to the masters of Flanders and Holland, the author of guide-book to the Dutch exposition in Hermitage. The methodology of his researches combines close attention to every art work and broad cultural outlook, interest to creative connections and influences between masters. Kuznetsov’s scientific activity by its intensity, variety of subjects and outstanding results has to call one of the great pages in historiography of Flemish and Dutch art.

Clinical Supervision of Medical Students in Primary Health Care Services: General Practitioners' Perspectives in Morocco.

Clinical supervision is crucial to establish a learning climate in which the supervisor guides the supervised. Clinical supervisors might have numerous barriers and motivations. Our study aimed to explore the clinical supervision practices among general practitioners and to describe their motivations, barriers, and needs. A qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling which is a non-probabilistic sampling method. The population was the general practitioners who were working at the primary health care centers either in the public or the private sectors (N=16). Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted by two authors, using an interview guide. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded. A thematic content analysis was done manually based on an inductive approach. Sixteen general practitioners participated. Three main themes emerged from the study: 1) General practitioners' practices in clinical supervision, 2) the enablers to adequate clinical supervision in general practice, and 3) the general practitioners' fundamental barriers and needs in clinical supervision. Despite their lack of clinical supervision training, they could describe the different clinical supervision steps without giving their exact names. We found that their teaching skills must be reinforced. General practitioners were mainly motivated by personal and professional interests as well as moral obligations. Numerous barriers and needs were identified at the organizational, relational, and financial levels. The principles barriers and needs were the lack of clinical supervision training, lack of equipment, and remuneration. The current study highlighted the motivations and challenges of general practitioners concerning clinical supervision. These results are helpful for all responsible institutions involved in clinical supervision and upcoming programs in Morocco.

Advancing the Science of Mentorship: Future Directions for Sustainable Implementation and Evaluation of Mentorship Education for the Clinical and Translational Science Workforce.

The Advancing the Science of Mentorship: Future Directions for Sustainable Implementation and Evaluation of Mentorship Education for the Clinical and Translational Science Workforce conference was held in Madison, Wisconsin, in April 2023. The conference provided an engaging and scholarly forum for clinical and translational researchers from diverse backgrounds and career stages (including leaders at Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs and affiliated institutions) with a professional interest and commitment to improving and diversifying workforce development and fostering a climate of inclusive excellence through best practices in mentorship. Outcomes from the conference include an online resource and a new Community of Practice.

Psychometric properties of the COVID-19 related Perceived Stress Scale online version in the Spanish population

ObjectiveIn Spain, there is no detailed information on the psychometric characteristics of the COVID-19 related Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10-C). This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the PSS-10-C in the general Spanish population. MethodsThe sample was selected using a non-probabilistic incidental sampling method. A psychometric study was performed with 290 participants (18–65 years). We used the PSS-10-C and an ad-hoc sociodemographic questionnaire. These instruments were administered in an online format. The data was collected between March and April 2021. Internal consistency, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and K-means cluster analysis were carried out. ResultsThe PSS-10-C presented good internal consistency (α = 0.87) and a unidimensional structure of 10 items (which explained 46.1 % of the variance). We identified a cut-off point ≥ 26 as a reference for high-perceived stress and, consequently, identified that 5.9 % of the participants had high levels of COVID-19 related-stress. ConclusionsThe PSS-10-C may be a helpful tool for assessing the general Spanish population's perceived stress associated to COVID-19. This preliminary study may be of interest for Spanish health professionals since report the specific PSS-10-C psychometric characteristics in the local population. It would be necessary to deepen into the psychometric study of the scale (i.e., examining convergent and discriminant validity).