Certificate Of Qualification Research Articles

How urban welfare affects the hukou selection of rural migrants that belong to dual-hukou families in china

Despite the Chinese government’s implementation of numerous policies aimed at promoting urbanization, the actual urbanization rate has not met expectations. Even when some rural migrants are presented with opportunities to convert to urban-hukou status, an increasing number of families opt to maintain a dual-hukou arrangement (where one spouse holds rural-hukou and the other holds urban-hukou). This phenomenon has garnered significant attention; however, the impact of diverse access to urban welfare on migrants’ hukou selection has been underexplored in existing research on hukou conversion. Access to urban welfare emerges as a critical factor influencing hukou selection decisions. This study constructs an analytical framework to examine the hukou arrangements of dual-hukou families, exploring the effects of various factors related to urban welfare acquisition on the hukou selection of rural migrants. Empirical results indicate that within dual-hukou families, migrants with rural-hukou status can obtain urban welfare through family support or market purchases. Consequently, to maximize family benefits, they prefer to retain their rural-hukou status rather than convert to urban-hukou. Conversely, possession of a qualification certificate from the host city negatively impacts rural-hukou retention. Additionally, rural migrants in dual-hukou families tend to favor cities with high-value hukou and express a desire to convert to local hukou status. These findings offer robust insights for policymaking, demonstrating resilience against sample self-selection bias and reverse causality.

Radiology Technologists certified as Radioprotection Supervisors in Nuclear Medicine: current scenario

The presence of a radiological protection supervisor is mandatory in the staff of a nuclear medicine service according to the CNEN-NN-3.05 standard. To obtain the certification of qualification as a radiological protection supervisor, it is necessary, in addition to taking the general and specific tests, to graduate from a higher education course recognized by the Ministry of Education in the areas specified by legislation. This study analyzed the number of professionals trained in radiology technology certified as supervisors of radiological protection in nuclear medicine in Brazil. For this analysis, only the list available on the regulatory agency's website up to the date of preparation of this study was considered. Of the 326 professionals found, only 2.76% have academic training in radiology technology, while physicists and physicians together represent more than half of the radiological protection supervisors (65.65%). These results show that, although the field of radiological sciences and the Radiology Technology course, specifically the one offered by the Federal University of Minas Gerais, allow students to complete their undergraduate studies able to enter this job market and act as radiological protection supervisors, there is a lower number of these professionals' certificates in this field. The study provided a parameter on the state of the art of higher education in Radiologic Technology and the insertion and interest of these professionals in certification when compared to other fields of study.

CLASSIFICATION OF MUNITIONS

Munitions are products of a varied design, posing different degrees of danger, and their correct classification has an impact on user’s safety during the process of use, including transport and storage, and affects the costs incurred in these processes. The classification of munitions also has a significant impact on the assessment of transport and storage capabilities. Only complete identification and classification allows their transport and storage in accordance with a strictly de-fined regulations. During the classification process of munitions, analytical tests are not always sufficient to provide an unambiguous result. For this reason, testing of munitions is carried out to verify already issued, or newly prepared, Explosive Material Assessment Sheets (EMAS) and Certificate of Qualification (CQ).

Analysis of Ophthalmology Drug Clinical Trial Institutions in China: Challenges and Opportunities Under the Registration System

Objective: To analyze the status of ophthalmology drug clinical trial institutions in China following the implementation of the registration system and provide a reference for their development. Methods: An analysis was conducted using data from the Drug Clinical Trial Institution Registration Management Information Platform and the Drug Clinical Trial Registration and Information Publicity Platform of the National Medical Products Administration. The search period was up to April 19, 2024. Results: As of April 19, 2024, 314 ophthalmology-specific institutions were registered nationwide, comprising 274 comprehensive medical institutions and 40 specialized ophthalmology institutions, representing a 245% increase compared to the qualification certification phase. There were 965 major researchers in ophthalmology, accounting for 6.3% of the total number of researchers across all registered ophthalmology institutions. These institutions were predominantly located in economically developed areas such as Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu Provinces, with the top five provinces and cities comprising 39.8% of the total registered institutions. Beijing had the highest number of major researchers (126), with their distribution positively correlated with the geographic spread of registered institutions. Furthermore, as of April 19, 2024, there were 216 clinical drugs related to eye diseases, with the top three provinces conducting 77.8% of national clinical trial projects. The number of institutions was directly proportional to the volume of clinical trials conducted. Conclusion: The implementation of the registration system has facilitated the release of ophthalmic medical resources. However, regional disparities remain in the number of ophthalmology-specific institutions, the availability of major investigators, and the distribution of clinical trial projects.

Pathway analysis of clinical nurse educator's intention to use virtual reality technology based on the UTAUT model.

This study aims to investigate the willingness of clinical nurse educator to adopt virtual reality technology, while also examining the underlying mechanisms that influence this willingness through the lens of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A convenience sampling method was employed to select 225 clinical nurse educator, all of whom possess a professional qualification certificate as nurse practitioners, from a tertiary hospital in Wuhan City, Hubei Province. The study utilized an adapted UTAUT model theory-based design to develop several questionnaires: the performance expectancy questionnaire (11 items), the effort expectancy questionnaire (4 items), the social influence questionnaire (6 items), the facilitating conditions questionnaire (7 items), and the behavioral intention questionnaire (4 items). These instruments were designed to assess the clinical nurse educators' willingness to adopt VR technology. Furthermore, a regression model was established to analyze the factors influencing this willingness, utilizing SPSS 26.0 for statistical analysis and validating the model through path analysis with AMOS 24.0, where a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The questionnaire demonstrated strong reliability and validity, yielding a total of 222 valid samples, comprising 209 females (94.14%) and 13 males (5.86%). Among the clinical nurse educators, 163 (73.42%) reported a willingness to use virtual reality technology, with scores of 4 or higher. Pearson correlation analysis revealed positive correlations between performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions with behavioral intention (p < 0.05). Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions had a positive impact on behavioral intention (p < 0.05). The path model exhibited a good fit, and the results were consistent with the regression analysis, showing that the effects of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence on the behavioral intention to use virtual reality technology were 0.231, 0.150, 0.236, and 0.247, respectively. Clinical nurse educators exhibit a robust willingness to engage with VR technology. Moreover, improving factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions can substantially enhance their readiness to adopt this technology.

A Study on the Talent Training Program for Inclusive Early Childhood Education — Taking Province G in China as an Example

Early childhood education is the foundation of basic education, and inclusive early childhood education is an important part of China’s education system. The training and quality of teachers in early childhood education are key to ensuring “efforts to ensure that every child can enjoy fair and quality education.” The training program for early childhood education professionals is a guiding document for the standard and quality of teacher training, the organization of educational teaching, the implementation of the training process, and the certification of student graduation qualifications. A good training program promotes universities to cultivate high-quality professional and innovative teachers, which is beneficial to the development of high-quality inclusive early childhood education. Analyzing 14 texts of training programs for early childhood education teacher education majors in universities, we found that in terms of training objectives, the talent training objectives for “integration education literacy” lack accurate training positioning and characteristics. The setting of inclusive education courses is unreasonable, with an insufficient number of courses, mainly elective courses, few required courses, a narrow range of course offerings, and a teaching format that is more theoretical than practical. The course offering time is relatively concentrated and late, the assessment methods are mainly based on examinations, and the assessment methods are single. Therefore, universities should adjust the talent training objectives, offer a reasonable structure, scope, quantity, and duration of inclusive education courses, improve the course assessment methods, and ensure high-quality pre-service training for inclusive early childhood education teachers.

Research on the Linkage between the Professional Degree of Master of Intellectual Property and Professional Qualifications

With the vigorous development of the intellectual property (IP) industry, the national IP talent pool has exceeded 700,000 individuals, posing higher demands on the cultivation of specialized talents. In 2022, the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council and the Ministry of Education introduced a new professional degree category for IP, but in its initial stages, it confronted challenges such as imbalanced curriculum systems, inadequate teaching resources, and restricted enrollment in professional qualifications. Simultaneously, the connections between the IP professional degree and national unified legal professional qualifications, patent attorney qualifications, IP professionals, and other professional certifications point to a high degree of consistency and mutual relevance in talent cultivation objectives. The professional degree education must reference the content of professional qualification certifications to ensure that talents meet industry demands. Additionally, the professional degree education exerts a positive influence on the professional entry qualification certification, elevating the overall standards within the professional field.

A qualitative study on the field experience of genetic counseling in Korea.

In Korea, genetic counseling services began with the opening of genetic clinics in the early 1990s; in recent years, demand for these services has increased. However, genetic counseling is not an officially recognized healthcare service under the Korean national health insurance system; further, its certification is not recognized as a medical qualification. To clarify the role and significance of genetic counselors, this study examined their field experiences. To this end, we conducted focus group interviews with 11 certified genetic counselors, six advanced practice nurses, and four regular nurses. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and examined using thematic analysis. We found that even though Korea did not recognize their roles, the participants met their responsibilities and primary duties. In addition, they faced challenges during counseling due to a lack of formal education in genetics and genomics. Moreover, they encountered dilemmas related to the legal and ethical aspects of decision support for family testing or prenatal diagnosis due to the complexity of rare genetic disorders. However, they attempted to acquire the specialized knowledge needed to support patients with rare genetic disorders and their families, gradually developing practical experience and specialized knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to develop manuals, establish systems, and improve working environments to provide high-quality and specialized genetic counseling. Additionally, there is a need for national support, such as establishing set wages for genetic counselors, developing a national qualification certification system, and securing dedicated personnel.

Capital Market Consequences of Information about Individual Auditors

Synopsis The research problem This study examines the capital market consequences of the voluntary disclosure of individual auditor information. Specifically, we examined whether and how the disclosure of auditor qualification certificates is associated with information asymmetry and investors’ responses to earnings. Motivation Regulators have recently started to focus on disclosing auditor information beyond their names such as in China, where it is increasingly important in practice. Although prior studies have demonstrated benefits associated with the mandatory disclosure of partners’ names, there is relatively little evidence of the usefulness of additional information about individual auditors that could be provided voluntarily. This study sheds light on the economic consequences of disclosing detailed information about individual auditors and extends the voluntary disclosure literature. The test hypotheses We tested the following hypotheses in this study: (a) voluntary disclosure of auditor qualification certificates is associated with lower information asymmetry and (b) voluntary disclosure of auditor qualification certificates is not associated with investors’ reactions to corporate earnings announcements. Target population Stakeholders of listed companies and audit firms, including company managers, investors, and accounting regulators. Adopted methodology Ordinary least squares regressions, archival data, interviews, and machine learning methods to obtain initial data. Analyses We first crawled the annual audit reports of listed companies in China and used machine learning methods to capture voluntary disclosure of auditor qualification certificates. In a sample of more than 14,000 Chinese company-years from 2012 to 2018, we identified 10.5% of the observations voluntarily disclosing auditor qualification certificates. We used the bid-ask spread as the proxy of information asymmetry, and the earnings response coefficient refers to the coefficient on unexpected earnings to the cumulative abnormal returns. Findings We found that the voluntary disclosure of auditor qualification certificates is associated with lower information asymmetry and stronger market reaction to earnings announcements. The main results hold through various robustness tests. Cross-sectional analyses show that this association is less pronounced when a company employs a larger audit firm or has higher analyst coverage. Further, the specific information conveyed by the auditor qualification certificate, such as the auditor’s facial trustworthiness, helps explain the economic consequences associated with voluntary auditor qualification certificate disclosure. Moreover, an initial disclosure of auditor qualification certificates is associated with greater effects.

Profiles in neglect of older adult care workers in a long-term care facility: a latent profile analysis.

Neglect is a common form of abuse, and long-term care facilities record higher incidences of this abuse. Given that older adult care workers are the main workforce in these facilities, their neglectful behavior requires public health attention. Internal individual characteristics can lead to older adult abuse, and managing workers who abuse older adults may require various methods. This study aimed to identify the profiles of neglect among older adult care workers in long-term care facilities and explore the influencing factors of neglect. In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of older adult care workers from 15 long-term care facilities in Shandong Province (N = 421) completed a questionnaire on the characteristics associated with neglect. Latent profile analysis was used to identify distinct neglect profiles and promote the understanding of individual characteristics associated with varying levels of neglect. One-way analysis of variance and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine the population characteristic differences. Older adult care workers exhibited three neglect profiles, namely, the "low-risk group," "medium-risk group," and "high-risk group." Males, participants with no employment qualification certificate, and those who did not attend regular training represented the majority of those in the "high-risk group." Participants with a monthly income of more than ¥ 4,000 and nursing 1-2 older adults simultaneously represented the majority of those in the "low-risk group." Long-term care facility administrators should tailor interventions to individual care worker profiles to reduce neglect behaviors and improve care levels.

Pump parts with AMC 3 certification

Germany's KSB Group has been awarded the DNV facility qualification certificate AMC 3 for the additive manufacturing of alloy 625.

The Past, Present, and Future Implications for Buddhist Nursing in Japan: A Narrative Review

This study aimed to clarify the past, present, and future implications for Buddhist nursing in Japan through a review of literature. Using Ichushi-Web, the medical literature database in Japan, a search was undertaken for papers containing the keyword “Buddhist nursing,” resulting in 10 hits. These were carefully perused, contents extracted and then organized using the matrix method (Garrard, 2020). These were qualitatively described through discussions among five researchers. Buddhism was officially introduced to Japan in 538 CE, after which the practice of Chinese medicine began, also based on Buddhist thought. Japan’s oldest nursing book was written by the monk Ryochu around 1240 CE. From 1868, however, Buddhist nursing fell into disuse following Shinto’s establishment as the state religion. In 1885, nursing education began as a profession, and nurses began caring for the affluent. Terminal-stage patients have concerns about the meaning and purpose of life, as well as the afterlife, and Buddhist nursing is currently practiced in Vihara terminal care facilities. One problem, however, is that no system of certification of qualifications for Buddhist nurses presently exists. Nonetheless eight Buddhist nursing colleges or universities offer instruction in Buddhist nursing. Previous studies on Buddhist nursing have been insufficient to produce evidence. From a historical perspective in Japan, it is believed that the essence of Buddhism, which is “teachings to bring happiness to the living,” can be applied to nursing. We believe that Buddhist nursing can serve as one of the keys to solving nursing problems in a modern society that is fraught with difficulties.

Policy evolution and enlightenment of Japan’s forest healthcare industry

Japan’s forest healthcare industry has developed rather early in the world, and has gone through three stages: formation of conditions, active exploration stage and vigorous development stage. The writer , as from a country which started forest healthcare industry only ten years ago, and faces many problems, especially in the government’s policies, tries to explore Japan’s policies in different stages through interviews with the experts and reading the documents, and tries to find the Enlightenment of Japan’s forest healthcare industry to China. The author finds, Japanese government has adopted a series of policies and regulations to support the development of the forest healthcare industry, such as forest laws and forest park system, promotion of the concept of forest bathing, construction of forest therapy bases and the professionalization of talents, and forest tourism The Japanese government’s policies has several inspirations for China: firstly, strengthening research on forest efficacy, establishing and popularizing the concept of forest healthcare, and promoting the professional talent training and qualification certificate system, promoting the standardization of China’s forest healthcare industry development, and assisting in the implementation of the national strategy of healthy China and ecological civilization construction.

A Study on the Perception of Chinese Beauty Major Students on the Introduction of National Technical Qualification Certificate for Estheticians

The purpose of this study was to introduce a national technical qualification certificate for esthetician in China, where interest and demand for ‘Beauty’ is rapidly increasing based on recent economic development. The beauty industry in China is currently positioned as a promising occupation with high added value. Therefore the national technical qualification certificate for esthetician system that is being implemented in Korea was investigated, And this study conducted a survey on the introduction of national technical qualification certificate for beauty majors in China from February 12 to February 18, 2023, and conducted a self-written survey using WeChat and the Wenjunxing program, which are available for online surveys in China. The final 302 of the survey results were used as analysis data and analyzed using the SPSS WIN 25.0 program., there are limitations in generalizing the results to all of China. In the future, if an extensive survey is conducted targeting beauty majors in more regions, it is considered to be helpful in introducing national technical qualification certificate for esthetician in China.

Kebijakan Pengelolaan Guru Madrasah Aliyah (Studi Kasus Kebijakan Pendidikan di MAN 1 Medan)

The teacher management policy in madrasah aliyah is a policy process using educational facilities and infrastructure as well as various strategies to achieve teacher management goals, namely realizing the position of teachers as professionals, as part of achieving the goals of implementing the national education system. This research aims to describe teacher management policies at MAN 1 Medan. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive research with observation, documentation and interview techniques. The results of this research are that the teacher management policy at MAN 1 Medan is considered good, this can be proven by the results of the speaker's research with WKM in the field of Curriculum. Where the teachers at MAN 1 Medan have carried out training to increase the competency of the teachers who teach at MAN 1 Medan. Apart from that, many teachers at MAN 1 Medan also have academic qualification certification.

Strategies Used in Cultivating Teaching Ability of Master of Education

This research investigates diverse strategies for enhancing teaching capacity in Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Expanding across instruction, research, extension, and professional development dimensions, the study unveils multifaceted approaches to equip educators. Instructional strategies encompass extended learning time, skill training, microteaching, literature review, and teaching competitions. In research, independent projects, engagement in mentor research, and participation in academic events foster research and teaching skills. Extension strategies include family tutoring, workshops, social media engagement, and observing expert teaching. Professional development is promoted through continuing education, qualification certification, expert guidance, reflective practices, and instructional design training. The study highlights how these strategies contribute to a comprehensive, adaptable, and skilled teaching workforce. Ultimately, this research aims to serve as a guide for institutions, educators, and policymakers to elevate teaching quality and address the evolving needs of education.

ANALISIS MODEL RASCH UNTUK MENGUKUR KOMPETENSI PENGETAHUAN SISWA SMKN 1 KALIANGET PADA MATA PELAJARAN PERAWATAN SISTEM KELISTRIKAN SEPEDA MOTOR

Vocational students are prepared to work in certain positions through a curriculum in which its learning materials consist of 30% theory and 70% skill. It makes their mindset more concerned with skill-based subjects, not motivated to study the material theoretically, and reluctant to take knowledge-based tests. Knowledge is an important aspect for understanding, reasoning, and leading to rational actions when practicing. There is a need for the appropriate measuring tool for diagnosing the knowledge of vocational students in mapping knowledge so that it can be used to provide improved learning services in vocational high schools. The Rasch model is a modern evaluation tool using probability responses to items in a distribution map, so that the characteristics of vocational students in answering questions can be evaluated, starting from the level of students' abilities, distribution maps of ability and difficulty items, as well as a map of the distribution of answers that reflects their honesty. The research was conducted at the Motorcycle Engineering and Business Skills Competency Program (TBSM) of SMKN 1 Kalianget on the subject of Electrical System Maintenance, on the theme of Ignition System Maintenance, with 49 respondents. The instrument was 30 items of a multiple-choice test which was developed according to the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2017 and the second Level of the Qualification Certification Scheme on TBSM Competence from BNSP 2017. The test result shows that instruments have good quality, by fulfilling the elements of reliability, validity (MNSQ outfit and ZSTD outfit, DIF item, unidimensional test), separation, and item difficulty level. Students’ knowledge ability is in the high category (44.9%), medium (44.94%), low as well as very low (only 8.16%). The results of Wright Map depict respondents’ opportunity to answer correctly by 57.14%. Based on the Guttman matrix scalogram, the percentage of careless students is just 2.04%, but that of students guessed the answers correctly is 12.24%

Nachweise für berufliche Qualifikationen oder doch nur ein Motivationssignal? Zur Wirkung non-formaler Weiterbildungszertifikate in der Personalauswahl

ZusammenfassungDer vorliegende Beitrag widmet sich der Frage, ob Nachweise non-formaler Weiterbildungskurse zum Erfolg in Bewerbungssituationen beitragen und damit den Hinweisen zu beruflichen Aufstiegsperspektiven in der nationalen Weiterbildungsstrategie und den subjektiv-individuellen Nutzenerwartungen der Teilnehmenden gerecht werden. Hierbei wird erstmals systematisch untersucht, ob nichtmonetäre Erträge lebenslangen Lernens auf die in Kursen erworbenen Fertigkeiten zurückgeführt werden können oder auf bislang unbeobachtete Heterogenität hinsichtlich motivationaler Faktoren. Die Untersuchung basiert auf Experimentaldaten einer Vignettenstudie, die mit Rekrutierenden aus 15 Berufen durchgeführt wurde. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Nachweise non-formaler Weiterbildung die Erfolgschance in Einstellungsverfahren erhöht. Dabei ist dieser Einfluss zu einem größeren Teil durch berufliche Qualifikationssignale erklärbar und geht zu geringeren Anteilen auf motivationale Einflüsse zurück. Außerdem kann gezeigt werden, dass der Weiterbildungsertrag in Abhängigkeit des Berufs variiert. Je größer das qualifikatorische Anforderungsniveau der Tätigkeit, desto wichtiger sind die Nachweise für die Personalauswahl. Entlang dieses Gradienten sind auch die anteiligen Einflüsse verteilt. Weiterbildungsnachweise signalisieren bei hohem formalem Qualifikationsniveau verstärkt berufliche Fertigkeiten und weniger stark Motivation.

Clinical Nurse Specialists: Professional Framework and Qualifications

Achieving enhanced healthcare quality by participating in cross-disciplinary medical teams and providing specialized, precision nursing are core professional values of clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). Although CNSs are crucial in the healthcare field, the development of CNSs in Taiwan remains in its infancy. The Taiwan Nurses Association has already announced regulations related to professional frameworks and scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and has reached a preliminary consensus and plans on the definition, qualifications, and indicators of care for CNSs. The clinical application, job titles, and certification of the professional core values of CNSs require continuous and joint deliberation and development by professional nurse organizations. In this study, the results of empirical research into professional organizational frameworks and certification of CNSs in Europe, the United States, and Australia were used to derive a reference model for CNS education and training development for advanced practice nurse specialties in Taiwan. The fundamental elements of the roles and professional frameworks and feasible qualification certification systems were also explored.

Validation of the Simplified Chinese Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale: Two Cross-sectional Studies.

Due to the increasing burden of life-limiting illnesses, the need for palliative care has increased. Nurses' palliative care competence is a vital factor in improving its accessibility. A reliable instrument is needed to measure nurses' competence in providing palliative care. Our aim was to translate and culturally adapt the Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale (PCNSC) into the Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale-Simplified Chinese (PCNSC-SC). Two cross-sectional studies were conducted after content validity had been confirmed during the instrument's translation and adaption. The convergent validity, construct validity, internal consistency, and homogeneity were evaluated in both the first and second studies. Test-retest reliability was assessed only in the first study. Clinical nurses who had a registered nurse qualification certificate and at least 12 months of work experience from a tertiary hospital in Hubei, China participated in the 2 studies. The PCNSC-SC contains 8 dimensions and 34 items, based on goodness-of-fit indices and confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha of the PCNSC-SC was .984 and .990 in the 2 studies, respectively. The test-retest reliability of the PCNSC-SC after 2 weeks was .717. The PCNSC-SC can be used to evaluate perceived self-competence in palliative care of Chinese nurses with good reliability and validity.