Professional Status Research Articles

Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Moroccan Patients Following Major Lower Limb Amputation: A Three-Month Follow-Up.

Major amputation of a lower limb is a traumatic experience that causes physical and psychosocial disabilities. This study set out to ascertain how anxiety and depression symptoms changed during the three months following the amputation. A prospective longitudinal observational study was conducted between October 1, 2019, and January 1, 2021, in the Department of Vascular Surgery and the Department of Orthopedic Traumatology of the Ibn Sina Hospital Center in Rabat, Morocco. The study assessessymptoms of anxiety and depression in patients who have undergone a major lower limb amputation over a three-month interval. In patients who had undergone a major lower limb amputation, the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms was very high immediately postoperatively (47.4% and 79.2%, respectively), with a significant decrease in these symptoms. Three months later, anxiety was reported in 24.4% of cases, and depressive symptoms in 65.1% of cases. Age, amputation level, stump pain, phantom limb pain, re-amputation, and emergency amputation were all associated with an increased risk of anxiety and depression. The patient's psychological preparation prior to the amputation, the anesthetic technique used during the procedure, the patient's mobility, and the patient's post-amputation professional status were all protective factors. Our research findings bolster the necessity of promptly evaluating and managing anxiety and depression in the initial three months following major lower limb amputation. Thus, we believe that amputee patients ought to receive a formal psychological evaluation, which could be helpful, particularly for those whose anxiety or depression symptoms did not improve after three months.

Navigating The Pedagogical Landscape: A Qualitative Inquiry Into Teachers’ Perceptions And Preparedness For Teaching License In Sindh, Pakistan

Quality of teachers’ development, recruitment, and retention holds substantial value when it comes to delivering quality education. In this paradigm, teaching licensing epitomizes the cornerstone of development as it brings professionalism in teaching, executing strict protocols of compliance with quality measures. In the context of Pakistan, the emergence of the Sindh Teaching License Policy has served as a progressive initiative towards elevating the educational caliber in the province to ensure teachers’ adherence and compliance to certain standards of skills, knowledge, and competence and, in turn, bringing professional proficiency to them. The current study is aimed at exploring teacher’s perceptions and readiness concerning the newly introduced teacher licensing system in the context of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Data was analysed and presented by conducting a thematic analysis of interviews. Findings revealed that when asked about their perceptions, teachers expressed skepticism about licensing policy implementation, cited resource constraints, showed transparency and accountability concerns, called for better stakeholder engagement and support, and finally demanded clarity on policy, benefits, and its impact on their professional status. Moreover, while discussing their readiness and the barriers they encountered, teachers communicated a lack of readiness for the requirements as they felt the absence of formal training and support by their institutions, and the need for supportive resources and test materials. Furthermore, personal financial constraints, resistance to change, and inequity of access were notably hindering access to licensure at the primary individual levels. On the contrary, the senior educational faculty members recognized the significance and need for the policy initiative and careful implementation of the policy. The challenges highlighted include the involvement of private sector schools, the status of existing teachers, the importance of teacher involvement, and the government's responsibility for support. This research study emphasizes the need for dedicated efforts by policymakers and educational stakeholders to enhance teacher licensing and improve the quality of education in Sindh.

Visual artists’ professional and social status: Insights from post-socialist Serbia

This article suggests a new model for artist engagement by analysing challenges independent visual artists face in Serbia due to the shift to neoliberal capitalism. The aim is to address the alienation of independent visual artists from broader socio-political issues and to improve their social status through a socio-emancipatory mission of artistic practice. The methodology involves analysing international working conditions for artists, different cultural policy models, and alternative modes of artistic engagement, as well as case study of a community art project in Stara Pazova (Serbia). The significance of studying Serbia rests in its historical experience of self-management when culture was considered an integral part of the socialist society, fostering emancipation and creative freedom. The proposed model emphasizes the horizontality of decision-making and the need for progressive cultural policies that foster experimentation, autonomy, and freedom from bureaucratic requirements.

Интервенция Лучшего Возможного Я: роль инструкций и новые форматы проведения

<p>The Best Possible Self intervention includes thinking about one’s Best Possible Self and turns a person to a possible future in which all goals and desires have been successfully achieved in the best possible way. The format varies from just thinking, writing and visualization to any combination of three stages. However, the numerous changes made by the authors to the initial intervention instructions call into question the possibility of considering all variations as a single tool, rather than a multitude of techniques based on the phenomenon of the Best Possible Self. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze empirical studies on the effectiveness of intervention in all variations. The latest studies demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention on motivation, self-efficacy, assessment of one's competence, and perseverance in performing a difficult task, but these indicators are rarely addressed, and the results are preliminary. The positive effect on optimism and positive affect have been confirmed by the results of many studies, and in recent years there has been a tendency to expand the research field. Within the framework, it is necessary to fill the existing gaps in the study of the effectiveness of intervention, taking into account individual characteristics, i.e. personality traits, professional status and cultural aspects. Given the frequent practice of clarifying the Best Possible Self to a certain sphere of life or social role, it is necessary to pay closer attention to the diversity and specificity of these trends in order to successfully adapt it to the required task and expand the possibilities of practical application of an intervention with promising potential.</p>

Conflicting Expectations of Interpreters’ Roles in the Interaction between Guardians and Unaccompanied Minors

Abstract Public service interpreters assume a key role in rendering accessible social services to newcomer clients. They could even be considered inherent to social work settings that are multilingual in nature, such as the interactional context of unaccompanied minors and their legal guardians. However, despite the intrinsic linguistic diversity and the unique position of interpreters in this setting, guardian–minor encounters remain unexplored in research. The current study therefore aims to provide insight into the multilingual needs and challenges in these encounters, focussing particularly on the roles interpreters play in this setting and how they are perceived to affect the interaction. To this end, the study draws on twelve semi-structured interviews with guardians of unaccompanied minors, collected as part of a research project examining the impact of multilingual strategies on the communication and relationship between guardians and minors in Belgium. Through thematic analysis, the study explores guardians’ insecurities, revealing confusion about the professional status of interpreters, concerns about interpretation quality and conflicting expectations of what interpreters should (not) do. The study provides recommendations with a view to improving both the confidence of guardians and the efficiency of guardian–minor interactions, and highlights the relevance of the findings for various other social work settings.

Safety, professionalism and excellence in Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology is a safe science and a professional status of medicine that implies safety, excellence and professionalism that guarantees each patient that there will be no harm to their physical, emotional and social integrity. This is an ideal goal, not easy to achieve and for which each anesthesiologist must acquire scientific knowledge, develop increasing skills and empathy during their professional practice. Reducing the current morbidity and mortality figures in anesthesiology requires a high concept of professionalism that includes our responsibilities as doctors, as members of a civil society attached to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights where medical care is our responsibility. As anesthesiologists we are obliged to ensure the well-being of our patients, observing the highest level of professional quality.

Analyse systématique des évaluations de circuits multiples d’examen clinique objectif structuré (ECOS) : variables explicatives et corrélations inter-évaluateurs

IntroductionObjective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) assess professional performance in a simulated environment. Following their integration into the reform of the 2nd cycle of medical studies (R2C), this pedagogical modality was implemented in France. This study investigates the variability of students’ OSCE scores, as well as their inter-rater reproducibility. MethodsThis single-center retrospective study covered several sessions of evaluative OSCE circuits conducted between January 2022 and June 2023. Variables collected were: baseline situation family, competency domain, presence of a standardized participant for stations; gender and professional status for evaluators; scores (global, clinical and communication skills), number of previously completed OSCE circuits and faculty scores for students. ResultsThe variability of the overall score was explained mainly (79.7%, CI95% [77.4; 82.0]) by the station factor. The student factor and the circuit factor explained 7.5% [12.9; 20.2] and<0.01% [2.10-13; 2.10-9] respectively. The inter-rater intra-class correlation coefficient was 87.2% [86.4; 87.9] for the global score. Station characteristics (starting situation, domain) and evaluator characteristics (gender, status) were significantly associated with score variations. ConclusionThis first study on the variability of OSCE circuit scores in France shows good reproducibility with influence of station characteristics. In order to standardize circuits, variability linked to the domain competency should be considered as well.

The development and validation of tour guides internalized occupational stigma scale (TIOSS)

BackgroundTour guides’ identification and internalization of occupational stigma may exacerbate their career development, perceived professional reputation and status, and mental health. The current study aimed to develop and verify the Tour guides Internalized Occupational Stigma Scale (TIOSS) to provide an effective tool for relevant quantitative research.MethodsThe study developed an initial questionnaire through literature analysis, expert review, and semi-structured surveys. We conducted item analyses and exploratory factor analyses among 326 tour guides, and confirmatory factor analysis and reliability and validity tests among 315 tour guides.ResultsThe TIOSS consists of 21 items and is formed in three dimensions referring to Stigma Perception (SP), Status Loss (SL), and Career Denial (CD). The correlation coefficient values of the TIOSS total scale and dimension scores with the criterion instruments ranged from 0.17 to 0.68. In addition, the Cronbach’s α coefficients for the TIOSS and its dimensions ranged from 0.837 to 0.928, and the split-half reliability coefficients ranged from 0.843 to 0.916. The study also revealed that the TIOSS was consistent across genders.ConclusionThe TIOSS performed favorable reliability and validity to be a valid instrument to assess tour guides' internalized occupational stigma.

Challenges of social work field practicum and professionalization in Bangladesh

ABSTRACT Social work education and practices began in Bangladesh more than half a century ago. Yet, it has not attained the professional status demanded by the country. This paper aims to examine the challenges of field practicum and the professionalization of social work in Bangladesh. Applying a qualitative approach, the study found that the field education of social work in Bangladesh has been devalued due to a shortage of professional agencies and qualified field supervisors, disagreement between students and agency supervisors, lack of state recognition, and prevailing societal perceptions. Furthermore, the study highlights a critical gap in practical skills development due to supervisors lacking social work training, hindering their ability to bridge the theory-practice gap for students. Consequently, graduates often lack the necessary competency to effectively address complex social issues. The study outcomes strongly advocate for the continuous support of social work educators and trained fieldwork supervisors. Furthermore, the establishment of an accreditation council for social work education and professional recognition of social work can also help overcome the challenges of field education in social work in Bangladesh.

Professional status matters: Differences in flow proneness between professional and amateur contemporary musicians.

Professional status matters: Differences in flow proneness between professional and amateur contemporary musicians.

Factors Driving the Emigration Intentions of Young Tunisian Medical Professionals

IntroductionEmigration has a substantial impact on Tunisia’s healthcare sector. Graduates, including medical students at different educational levels, as well as general practitioners and specialists, often choose to emigrate. Some do so to pursue further studies abroad, while others seek careers and settlement primarily in Europe. This phenomenon exerts a significant influence on the quality of healthcare systems in their home countries.ObjectivesTo evaluate the inclination to emigrate among medical residents employed in Tunisian healthcare institutions and to identify the factors associated with this intention.MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among medical residents undergoing their training in various healthcare facilities in Tunisia. The study employed an online questionnaire to assess the degree of satisfaction with various aspects of their professional life and the socio-economic situation in the country, as well as their intention to emigrate. Satisfaction levels were measured using a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from “very dissatisfied” to “very satisfied”.ResultsA total of 50 physicians participated in the survey. Among them, 72% were female, 80% were single, with an average age of 27.72 years at the time of the study. Regarding their professional status, 84% worked in university hospitals, 16% specialized in surgery, 40% specialized in medicine, and 44% were family physicians. The majority were students from the Faculty of Medicine in Sfax (56%), with 30% in Monastir, 8% in Tunis, and 6% in Sousse. The study found that 68% of medical residents expressed an intention to emigrate. Among the participants, 74% were dissatisfied with their working conditions, and 68% were dissatisfied with workplace safety. Additionally, 84% were dissatisfied with their salaries, 40% with their workload, 54% with supervision, and the quality of training provided in their hospitals. The political situation in the country and social security were considered unsatisfactory by 92% and 90% of the participants, respectively. Among the potential reasons studied to explain this emigration phenomenon, working conditions were a factor in 54% of cases, salary in 56%, training in 36%, and quality of life in 56%.ConclusionsThe emigration of young Tunisian medical professionals is driven by a range of factors, including working conditions, salaries, training opportunities, and quality of life. To counteract this phenomenon, it is crucial to enhance these aspects in order to retain these talented individuals in the country and thereby bolster the Tunisian healthcare system.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Stigmatization of drinking patients with liver cancer: The role of socioeconomic status

Patients with liver cancer may face stigmatization due to cancer, alcohol consumption, or both. This study addresses gaps in the existing literature regarding stigmatization of alcohol-related liver cancer patients, particularly its connection with socioeconomic status (SES). The study explores whether the SES of a fictional character with alcohol addiction and liver cancer influences stigma levels reported by participants. Additionally, it investigates how participants' personal characteristics, such as alcohol consumption and healthcare professional status, impact stigmatization. This study aims to provide new insights regarding the role of stigmatization in liver cancer treatment and management, emphasizing in socioeconomic determinants. The method is based on three scenarios describing a woman character with alcohol abuse and liver cancer. The scenarios depicted a woman character with either low, medium or high SES. Each participant (N = 991) was randomly assigned to one of the three scenarios. After reading it, each participant answered questionnaires assessing negative attitudes towards the character. Four scales were used: “Negative attributions about people with health problems”, “Causality of cancer”, “Controllability of drinking” and “Reluctance to helping behavior”. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and t-tests. The scenario describing a character with a low SES significantly received more “Negative attributions about people with health problems” than the character with medium or high SES. Participants having higher alcohol consumption themselves showed lower stigma scores for three out of four scales than participants with lower consumption. In addition, participants identified as health professionals had lower stigma scores regarding the scales “Negative attributions about people with health problems” and “Controllability of drinking”, and higher scores for the subscale “Reluctance to helping behavior”, compared with non-professionals. A character with low SES received more negative attributions than the one with higher SES. Participants’ own alcohol consumption and professional status (being health professional or not), influenced their stigmatizing attitudes.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Burnout Among Medical Residents in Tunisia: A Cross-Sectional Study

IntroductionThe burnout syndrome is a blend of physical exhaustion and emotional fatigue that impairs an individual’s performance at work. In Tunisia, factors like working hours, the frequency of monthly shifts, and the physical and emotional abuse that physicians face from patients have collectively led to a significant incidence of burnout among medical professionals.ObjectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of burnout syndrome among medical residents working in healthcare facilities in Tunisia and to pinpoint the contributing factors.MethodsThis study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted among medical residents completing their training in various healthcare facilities in Tunisia. The study employed an online self-administered questionnaire and assessed burnout across three dimensions: personal burnout, professional burnout, and relational burnout, using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI).ResultsA total of 50 physicians took part in the survey. Among them, 72% were female, 80% were single, and the average age at the time of the study was 27.72 years. Concerning their professional status, 84% worked in university hospitals, 16% specialized in surgery, 40% specialized in medicine, and 44% were family physicians. The majority were students from the Faculty of Medicine in Sfax (56%), with 30% in Monastir, 8% in Tunis, and 6% in Sousse. Regarding their work hours, more than 40 hours per week were reported by 32% of participants. According to the CBI scale, 12% of participants had scores indicating severe personal burnout, while 20% had scores indicating moderate personal burnout. Additionally,16% reported severe professional burnout, and 12% had scores suggesting severe relational burnout. In contrast, only 8% had scores indicating moderate relational burnout. The sociodemographic and professional factors that were studied, such as weekly working hours, monthly shifts, specialty, and workplace, did not show a significant correlation with the presence of burnout syndrome.ConclusionsBurnout syndrome among medical resident physicians not only impacts their physical and mental well-being but also reduces their effectiveness and motivation at work. It is essential to introduce stress management strategies within hospitals to foster a healthier work-life balance.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

The Relationship Between Teachers' Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Supervision

Self-efficacy is the individual's self-awareness in reaching the intended performance and the individual judgment that he forms for his success. Supervision is the process of involving the teacher in the educational background in order to improve teaching and increase student achievement. The attitude towards the supervision, on the other hand, is a factor that will determine the reaction and subsequent behaviors of the supervisor towards the supervision process and the supervisor after the supervison. This study aims to reveal the relationship between teachers' self-efficacy and their attitudes toward supervision. In the study, a relational survey methodology was employed. 2316 teachers who worked in various districts around the province of Samsun made up the study's population, and 747 of those instructors were chosen at random to represent the sample. Data collection techniques included the "Teachers' Self-Efficacy Scale" created by Schmitz and Schwarzer (2000), translated into Turkish by Yılmaz, Köseoğlu, Gerçek, and Soran (2004) as well as the "Attitude Toward Supervision Scale" created by Gündüz, Elma, and Aslan (2018). The methods utilized to evaluate the data included arithmetic mean, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression. The analysis' findings showed that while instructors' views regarding monitoring were on the medium side, their levels of self-efficacy and efficacy were on the high side. Regarding education level and marital status, there was no discernible variation in teachers' self-efficacy; nevertheless, there was a discernible difference when it came to gender, professional seniority, branch, and school type. While there was no significant difference in teachers' views about supervision when branch type, school type, or marital status were taken into account, there was a significant difference when professional seniority, gender, and educational status were taken into account. The association between instructors' attitudes about supervision and their sense of self-efficacy was shown to be both favorable and substantial. Also, it was found that instructors' views toward monitoring were significantly predicted by their level of self-efficacy.

Signaling Effects Under Dynamic Capacity in Online Matching Platforms: Evidence from Online Health Consultation Communities

Online Health Consultation Communities (OHCCs) have emerged as vital platforms connecting patients with physicians for online consultations. However, finding the right match between patients and physicians can be tricky due to physicians’ changing capacity to consult on the OHCC. Our study delves into how signals provided by OHCCs on physicians’ professional status and behaviors can help make these matches successful, especially when considering their capacity fluctuations. We differentiate between two types of signals pertaining to physicians–owned, pertaining to their professional status, and earned, pertaining to their OHCC activity and patient reviews of the physician. Employing a Hidden Markov Model to analyze data from a large OHCC on physicians’ voluntary online consultations with patients, we find the role of the signals in efficient matching to be contingent on the capacity state of the physician. Physicians’ professional status is particularly important when they have less time available, and showing active participation in the community can make the status even more impactful. Conversely, when physicians have more availability, patient feedback becomes crucial, even diminish the importance of professional status. These insights suggest that OHCCs should tailor how information on physicians’ professional status and patient feedback are presented depending on physicians’ availability as this can help patients to make better choices. By being active in the OHCC and earning favorable patient feedback, physicians with more availability can improve their attractiveness to patients, even offsetting concerns that can stem from the lack of seniority of the physician. The findings underscore the need for OHCCs to develop signaling and matching mechanisms that consider the capacity of physicians, thereby fostering efficient and satisfactory patient-physician consultations.

Арабский традиционный жанр «мавваль» в аспекте выявления специфики устного профессионализма

The aim of the research is to characterize the insufficiently studied genre "mawwal" in Arabic musicology (a term included in folk music in existing literature) in terms of identifying parameters of oral professionalism. The article presents and systematizes various variations of the genre induced by geographic, ethnic, and social factors. Features confirming the specific professional status of the genre are highlighted. The duality of the genre is emphasized, rooted in legends about its origins: labor folk songs and palace influences. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the very formulation of its goal and objectives. For the first time, an attempt is made to identify the range of manifestations of professionalism by comparing genre variations in Arabic traditional music. The research establishes that on one end of the professionalism scale the most narrative mawwal lies and it closely aligns with traditional classics, while on the opposite end the folkloric ataba lies. Based on the information presented, the genre can be classified as an intermediary one – folk-professional.

MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO PURSUE DENTISTRY AS FUTURE CAREER AT UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES

People have various motivations and perceptions when choosing a future career. The purpose of this article is to compare the motivational factors for selecting dentistry as a career among local and international students at Ukrainian universities. A qualitative design was employed, using a 24-item questionnaire with closed-ended questions to survey Master's degree students in Dentistry. Students' perceptions of motivational factors were assessed on a five-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis, including the χ2-test and regression analysis, was conducted to identify differences. A total of 121 local and 59 international students participated in the questionnaire about motivation factors for pursuing dentistry. In the local group, 69.42% were female and 30.58% were male, while the international group comprised 32.20% females and 67.80% males. No significant differences were found between local and international students regarding professional status, income potential, entrepreneurial opportunities, practical skills, desire to work in healthcare, desire to work with people, or the wish to provide public service (P&gt;0.1). However, international students expressed higher agreement regarding personal experiences with dental care and work experience. Conversely, local students placed less importance on factors like influence from friends and personal advice compared to international students. Recommendations for promoting education at the university include highlighting the professional status and income potential of dentistry, promoting practical skills development, and emphasizing the social value of the profession. To attract applicants from abroad, messaging about personal experiences in dentistry and graduates' recommendations on social networks could be effective strategies.

Self-assessment of the characteristics of nurses' work environment and psychometric analysis of the Slovene-language version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI)

Introduction: Measures to improve nurses' work environments include ensuring adequate staffing levels, recognising the importance of nursing work, involving nurses in decision-making processes, and improving interprofessional communication. The aim of this study was to analyse the job characteristics reported by nurses and their association with the dimensions of clinical practice environments in hospitals.Methods: A cross-sectional explorative research design was employed. The Slovene-language version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI(SI)) and data on nurses' job characteristics were used. A total of 1,010 nurses (403 general care nurses and 605 healthcare assistants) from ten Slovenian general hospitals participated in the study. Permission to conduct the research was granted by the Commission of the Republic of Slovenia for Medical Ethics.Results: The mean score of the PES-NWI(SI) was low (2.64), and the scale reliability was 0.937. The original theoretical five-factor structure was confirmed. The regression model explained the five factors in 26–47% of cases. The explanatory variables included opportunities for advancement, educational opportunities, professional status, satisfaction with current job and work environment, independence at work, and study leave.Discussion and conclusion: The study revealed managers' inadequate ability to ensure sufficient staffing, insufficient involvement of both respondents and managers in hospital affairs, and the lack of promotion opportunities. Creating an optimal work environment for nurses is an important task for managers and leaders. National healthcare policy must consider nurses as equal healthcare professionals and nursing as both a professional and scientific discipline.

Comparative Analysis of the Labour Act Status of Seafarers in the Republic of Croatia and the Surrounding Countries of the Adriatic Sea

The aim of this article is to present and compare the regulations concerning the specific labour act status of Croatian seafarers with those of seafarers in neighbouring countries that have access to the Adriatic Sea. These countries were part of the legal system of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until the 1990s. The question of the professional and social status of seafarers is a specific and complex issue in Labour Act. Seafarers, as employees, have a distinct labour and social status compared to shore-based workers in many respects. To address this, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted 68 instruments (conventions and recommendations) related to their labour status regulation. Today nearly all these ILO documents are consolidated in the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention, making it the most significant legislation concerning the work, life, and social rights of seafarers in international shipping. In this context, this paper examines and analyses Croatian national regulations governing labour and social status of seafarers. It also compares these regulations with those of the neighboring countries such as Slovenia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in terms of the standards prescribed by Maritime Labour Convention.

The concept of teaching mechanical engineering students to prepare design documents in accordance with national and international standards

The purpose was to develop the concept of training students - mechanical engineers in the variable formatting of design documents in accordance with national and international standards and to create a set of educational and methodological materials for its implementation.&#x0D; The concept envisages the development and implementation of two simultaneously taught courses covering Ukrainian and international requirements for the development and execution of design documents. It is the simultaneous teaching of these courses that makes it possible to acquire the relevant knowledge and skills and to have a unique opportunity to compare different standardisation systems for the same type of design documents in accordance with different stages of the machine life cycle.&#x0D; The didactic foundations of the pedagogical process and modern principles of organising the learning process have been applied to involve the higher education seekers in mastering professional experience in the field of mechanical engineering and creating positive changes in the formation and development of the individual.&#x0D; New courses have been created and teaching materials have been prepared for mechanical engineering students to study national and international regulatory frameworks and master the practical skills of their use in future professional activities related to the formatting of design documents.&#x0D; The work applies a systematic approach that combines elements of the pedagogical system in conjunction with the integrity of the evolutionary development of the applicant, taking into account the dynamic state of development of the modern engineering industry at the national and international levels.&#x0D; Acquiring relevant knowledge and skills by higher education seekers in design documents following national and international standards ensures an increase in their professional status and competitiveness in the Ukrainian labor market and accelerates the adaptation of Ukrainian specialists to the current conditions of globalization in mechanical engineering