Recent Graduates Research Articles

Teaching Case: Read to Win: Using the Game-based System Design Framework to Gamify a Summer Reading Program

The use of gamification for organizational initiatives, such as increased foot traffic and customer engagement, is on the rise. Given this, recent information systems graduates may find themselves on project teams aimed at making decisions about gamification efforts. Currently, information systems curriculum doesn’t typically address the use of specific frameworks to design and document requirements for a game-based information system to meet a business need. This teaching case exposes students to the use of the Game-based System Design Framework in combination with the Game-based System Design Diagram to enhance student learning around the design and documentation of a gamified information system. This case could be used in an undergraduate or graduate program in either a systems analysis and design or a capstone course. The use of this case assumes that students have a basic understanding of business requirements gathering and project scope statements. Additionally, in order to develop a solution to this case, it must be used in conjunction with the article “All Work and All Play? A Framework to Design Game-based Information Systems” (Barber et al., 2021).

Insights Into the Employability of Midwifery Graduates. A Case Study of the International Hellenic University.

This study examines the employability and career trajectories of International Hellenic University's (IHU) midwifery students who graduated between 2016 to 2021, with a focus on undergraduate curriculum changes. To comprehensively examine the post-graduation journey of recent IHU Midwifery graduates. This includes shedding light on their employment trajectories, satisfaction levels, and the practical application of academic knowledge. Through this exploration, the study seeks to inform educational strategies to ensure alignment with the evolving needs of midwifery professionals in Greece. Online questionnaires that explored post-graduation experiences, perspectives on the study program, and future plans. The questionnaires consisted of a mix of open and closed-ended questions and were completed by 273 recipients. The study was conducted from May to September 2023, with participant anonymity maintained. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: This study revealed differences between graduates of the 'old' and 'new' midwifery undergraduate curriculum. There were notable variations in the perceived impact of the six-month internship on employment. The study also highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational experiences, emphasizing the nuanced challenges faced during clinical practice, practical training, and simulation training. Finally, the self-employed professionals and those employed in the public sector expressed higher satisfaction with the alignment of their employment with their undergraduate studies, than their counterparts in the private sector (p=0.038). Our study offers valuable insights into job placement, knowledge sufficiency, and the impact of the pandemic on midwifery undergraduate education. These findings can guide tailored strategies for improved education and holistic professional development, ultimately enhancing maternal and neonatal care.

The perceptions and experiences of human resources recruiters regarding LinkedIn as an online personal branding representation of recent business graduates

The perceptions and experiences of human resources recruiters regarding LinkedIn as an online personal branding representation of recent business graduates

Ahmed Adnan Saygun’s Opera “Őzsoy” — a Cultural-Political Project and an Artistic Event in 20th Century Turkish Music

In 1934 in Ankara the world premiere of Ahmed Adnan Saygun’s opera Őzsoy took place. The initiator of its creation was the first president of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Atatűrk. He came forward as a peculiar curator who accompanied the project at various stages of its preparation: from the choice of the poetical source (the Persian epos Shahnameh by Ferdowsi) and the definitions of the chief ideas in his interpretation to assigning the librettist (Münir Hayri Egeli) and the composer, whom 27-year-old Ahmed Adnan Saygun was chosen to be. The idea of the creation of national opera fit organically into the context of Atatűrk’s reformist endeavors, however the project of Őzsoy was tinged not only with cultural, but also with political tones: the premiere of the opera, timed to the official visit of Iranian leader Reza Shah Pahlavi, was called to be conducive to the strengthening of Turkish-Iranian contacts. In the opera’s plotline, the theme of the mutual relations of the Turkish and the Iranian peoples is played out. Saygun, an adherent of Atatűrk’s reformative ideas, at that time a scholarship recipient of the Turkish Republic and a recent graduate of the Schola cantorum in Paris, turns in Őzsoy to the experience of European opera, but interprets it individually. This is testified by the formal structure and the dramaturgy (a free, at times montage connection of the musical and the talking episodes, a through type of intonational development and a conditional “number” structure), and the style; at the same time, Turkish national features show themselves through the Western European foundation, which is especially perceptible in the rhythmic and the timbral aspects. Such an intercrossing of the traditions of the East and the West has become one of the characteristic tendencies in 20th century Turkish music.

Factors Effect the Decision to Work in Hanoi: Case Study of Students from Hanoi University of Industry

Choosing a suitable workplace has long been a matter of interest not only for recent graduates, but also for researchers, educational administrators. The focus of this study is to highlight the important factors influencing the decision of University of Industry students to stay in Hanoi after graduation. Based on 200 survey samples from students of Hanoi University of Industry, research has shown that students’ decision to choose to stay in the working city is influenced by 6 factors ranked in descending order: Family orientation, personal factor, Preferential policies, Expected income Job opportunities, Living environment. This is a valuable finding both theoretically and practically, as the basis for making decisions that attract students to choose to stay in the city to work after graduation. Keywords: Decision, employment, workplace, student, University of Industry, Hanoi.

The influence of miasmatic theory on the construction of the Hospital Geral de Santo António in Porto in the nineteenth century.

The aim of this work is to ascertain the relevance of the miasmatic theory for the construction and spatial organization of the Hospital Geral de Santo António in Porto, Portugal, in the 19th century, from then recent graduate physicians' viewpoint. The methodology consists of analyzing the inaugural dissertations presented to the Escola Médico-Cirúrgica do Porto in order to assess the physicians' perceptions of the Santo António Hospital building, with emphasis on the relationship between health, medicine and environment. This work intends to contribute to better understand the relationship between the theoretical referential approach to disease and medical practice, at the interface of health, medicine, and environment by analyzing interspecies encounters.

Evaluation of Occupational Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Endodontists in Iran.

Occupational burnout has been introduced as one of the most critical social problems. The present study aimed to evaluate occupational burnout among a group of Iranian endodontists. Seventy-two Iranian endodontists participated in this cross-sectional study by completing the abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory (aMBI), consisting of one questionnaire in three domains. The data were analyzed with SPSS 21, using the chi-squared test, correlation test, and linear regression. Concerning occupational burnout, 2.9% of the participants had severe emotional exhaustion, 4.2% exhibited an intense feeling of decreased accomplishment, 67.2% exhibited moderate occupational burnout, and 78.9% of the participants were satisfied with their job. Of all the variables, only the years elapsed since graduation had an inverse and significant correlation with occupational burnout among endodontists. The overall mean scores of endodontists showed a moderate rate of occupational burnout compared to the standard mean scores in this field. Recent graduates exhibited higher scores.

An Analysis of Errors in Resumes and Job Application Letters: The Study of Malaysian Undergraduate Students

Writing a resume and cover letter is essential, especially for fresh graduates, as these documents are crucial for pursuing their desired careers after completing their studies. The unemployment rate in Malaysia, coupled with the economic downturn brought about by COVID-19, is set to increase competition between new graduates and more experienced job seekers. The formatting of these documents, which must be correctly formatted and without errors, is critical because employers usually review resumes and cover letters as an initial screening for candidates. In developing the checklist for the corpus analysis for this research, the researchers adopted the Error Analysis (EA) framework by Corder (1973). The present study addresses this issue by examining the errors in resumes and cover letters produced by Malaysian undergraduates. The research employed the corpus linguistics approach by gathering 60 resumes and 60 job application letters to identify errors using the Error Analysis (EA) framework. The findings showed that students' common errors were misselection, addition, omission, blends and misordering. The most prominent error found in the data was misselection. In the context of intense job competition among recent graduates in Malaysia, this study emphasises the significance of impeccably crafted resumes and cover letters. It offers valuable insights into making job applications more effective and practical. The findings of this research have the potential to serve as a valuable guide for undergraduate students, which will allow them to develop compelling and relevant content for job applications.

Athletic Training Students’ Preparation and Perception of Resources Available to Them Following a Critical Incident

Context Although catastrophic injuries are rare, athletic trainers must be ready for emergencies. It is unknown how athletic training students (ATSs) are prepared for postcritical incident management. Objective To explore the perceived availability and helpfulness of resources available to ATSs after critical incidents. Design Qualitative. Setting Individual interviews. Patients or Other Participants Eleven current ATSs and/or recent graduates (5 women, 4 men, and 2 prefer to not share; age = 24 ± 4 years) who experienced a critical incident during clinical education. Data Collection and Analysis We used criterion sampling for recruiting participants in multiple modes until data saturation was achieved. Participants completed demographic surveys and participated in semistructured interviews regarding their involvement, resources available after the incident, and perceived helpfulness of the resources. All transcripts were deidentified and coded by a 3-person team following the consensual qualitative research tradition. Member checking, triangulation, external auditing, and peer discussion among researchers established credibility and trustworthiness for the analysis. Results Three domains emerged strategies acquired before the incident, management during the incident, and postincident regulation of a review of the resources that had been available. In strategies acquired before the incident, participants described that program preparation, previous personal/clinical experiences, and self-regulating mental health strategies all assisted in managing emotions after the incident. During the incident and the time immediately after, participants discussed managing emotions with formal debriefing, sound policies and procedures, and communication with athletic training faculty and peers. After the incident, some noted that they had an abundance of resources available to them during the critical incident, whereas others noted feeling isolated. Conclusions ATSs have resources available to them and an awareness of the impact critical incidents have on mental well-being. They relied on convenient coping mechanisms (eg, peers, preceptors, or faculty debrief) rather than formal counseling. Athletic training programs should provide students with resources and support before and after incidents.

Integrating Industrial Property Education into the Curricula of Technical Studies

The paper presents some aspects and examples of handling intellectual property (IP) at universities or R&D institutes regarding how to promote and to protect innovative results or products. The first example is an outline of a strategy for the implementation of a university policy in the field of IP. The second example is the European IPEDU project and its implications in the continuing education of librarians. The project is an original initiative with ethical implications for and considerations of IP. The paper focuses on the main result of the project: the postgraduate course with five modules aimed at librarians and recent graduates to strengthen their knowledge in the field of IP and industrial property. The structure of the course and the main modules are outlined. This course is considered essential for librarians and non-law students, as understanding the wide range of relevant information and practical implications of IP is critical in today’s world of information-based careers. As a freshly accredited programme, it needs evaluation, because there has not yet been any feedback from the learners.

A Comparison Between Strategy at Mcdonald’S and Burger King

This paper will compare the strategic analysis of McDonald's and Burger King. This is mainly achieved by conducting a more detailed comparison of variables such as market strategy analysis, internal corporate structure, consumer preferences, and market expansion. Make side-by-side comparisons of marketing advertisements, price plans, marketing tactics, business structures, and other factors. The majority of people consider McDonald's to be the industry leader in fast food. McDonald's was established earlier and has more advanced technology than Burger King. According to preliminary investigation, McDonald's possesses technological and marketing resources that are comparatively complete, and also has relatively humanized employee benefits. For instance, McDonald's will offer flexible work schedules to its employees and will encourage recent graduates to seek for high-level positions, providing chances for young people. In addition, allowing female employees to work while taking care of their family is incredibly humane for them. Work. One of the reasons Burger King lags behind McDonald's in most marketing methods could be that the company has gone bankrupt and is currently dealing with considerable staff unrest. In order to appeal to consumers' psyche, McDonald's frequently introduces specials, follows the most recent fashions, and finishes them with $0.99. Burger King and McDonald's have various positionings in their respective industries, according to preliminary investigation and comparison. McDonald's, which came on the scene before Burger King, is comparable to a leader in the fast food sector. Additionally, Burger King is comparable to a rival in the fast food sector. However, Burger King has also seized numerous commercial chances with its audacious advertising strategies.

The COherence and RElevance of CORE Econ’s new benchmark model

We review the economics and pedagogy of the CORE Econ open-access introductory course, of which we are co-authors, a decade after its launch. We make the case that the coherence and relevance of undergraduate economics instruction requires a new benchmark model – not the ad hoc addition of even more ‘frictions’, ‘imperfections’ and extensions to the conventional model. The new CORE benchmark will not strike anyone with recent graduate training in the field as particularly novel: it conveys to recent undergraduates the foundations of the economics that research economists today routinely use and that graduate students are taught. We also explain the major innovations in both content and pedagogy motivated by what we have learned from The Economy 1.0 having been taught to around a million students globally over the past six years.

Оценка работодателями компетенций сотрудников судостроительной, лесной и рыбопромышленной отраслей Архангельской области в контексте развития цифровизации и автоматизации производств

The article is devoted to the study of employers’ perceptions of the competences of employees in the shipbuilding, fishing and forestry industries of the Arkhangelsk Oblast in the context of digitalization and automation of production. As part of the sociological research, the team conducted a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews among representatives of enterprises in these industries. The results of the research allowed drawing conclusions that the professional competencies of employees, as well as abilities to work independently, in non-standard situations and under stress are currently the most in demand for employers. There is also a very high demand for qualities associated with discipline and the desire to develop in the profession. In terms of the size of enterprises, the higher requirement for almost all competences in small and medium-sized enterprises compared to large employers is noteworthy. The authors conclude that about half of the enterprises in the shipbuilding, forestry and fishing industries of the Arkhangelsk Oblast have implemented automation and digitalization into all key production processes. In the near future, more than 50% of employers expect a high demand for employee competencies related to the use of new production technologies. The survey revealed a gap between employers’ expectations and the actual level of professional training and skills of recent graduates of educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education, including with regard to the most in-demand knowledge, skills and abilities. In the context of industries, it is noteworthy that the level of satisfaction with the training of graduates of shipbuilding industry is much lower, except for those who received education through the “Plant-University” system (Severodvinsk).

Social media’s effect on today's teenagers' mental and physical health.

The impact of social media on teenagers was explored through a comprehensive survey-based research initiative. Employing a well- organized electronic survey method, our study was conducted at major university colleges in Panvel and various other locations, focusing on individuals aged 15-20. The research delves into students' daily interactions with social media, marking the publication of a longitudinal study investigating the influence of social media on the health of today's teenagers. This investigation unveils the multifaceted effects of social media on teens, shedding light on its potential negative consequences such as distraction, sleep disruption, exposure to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic perceptions of others' lives, and peer pressure. The extent of these risks appears to be correlated with the frequency of social media use among teenagers. Through the survey, we meticulously analyzed the initial plans of recent graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. We compared them to their actual decisions, providing valuable insights into the dynamic nature of their post-graduation choices.

Exploring Trends in Immediate Postresidency Career Paths: A Multi-year Analysis of Plastic Surgery Resident Graduates Across the United States.

Plastic surgery is one of the most diverse specialties in medicine. Because of the competitiveness of plastic surgery residency, applicants are entering the field with increased experience and more developed interests in specific specialties. Programs and prospective applicants may find it beneficial to know trends in the career paths of recent graduates. To identify trends in postresidency career paths for plastic surgery graduates. Data from all integrated plastic surgery residency programs were analyzed from 2013 to 2022. Eighty-eight residency programs were analyzed for review. Residency websites were the primary source of data. Postresidency career paths were categorized into subspecialty fellowships, academic practice, or private practice. Secondary data included program rank, size of the program, associated fellowship program, associated independent program, and program location. Seventy-three programs met the inclusion criteria. Private practice was the most common immediate postgraduation path. Microvascular and aesthetic fellowships demonstrated maximum growth in the last 10 years, followed by hand fellowships. Programs ranked in the top 25 by Doximity reputation were significantly associated with graduates going into craniofacial (P = .05) and microvascular fellowship (P = .021), and immediate academic practice (P = .011). Lower-ranked programs were correlated with higher levels of graduates entering directly into private/community hospital practice (ρ = 0.327). Life after residency is a necessary consideration for training physicians. Understanding trends in postresidency career paths could help programs and prospective applicants make more informed decisions on what programs may offer the best opportunities to pursue their desired career path.

Perceptions and experiences of employers and mentors of graduate optometrists’ practice readiness in South Africa

Background. Optometry graduates are a key source of new recruits for private practice employers, the largest employer of South African (SA) optometry graduates. Universities should ensure that graduates are employable to compete in the labour market and to practise.Objective. To gain an understanding of the practice readiness of optometry graduates who qualified from SA institutions between 2016 and 2020, from the perspective of private practice employers and mentors (EMs).Methods. Using non-probability convenience sampling, private optometry EMs of recent graduates were invited to complete an online questionnaire designed around the core competencies for health professionals in SA. Quantitative data retrieved from a five-point Likert scale were analysed employing SPSS software, using the one-sample t-test, factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha.Results. EMs (N=28) felt that graduates showed satisfactory competence in theoretical knowledge, communication, collaboration and professional skills, but weaknesses in aspects of clinical skills, leadership and management skills, and health-advocacy skills. The specific areas of weaknesses identified were dispensing skills, leadership, handling of criticism, handling of stress, implementing processes to improve services, industry awareness and practice management. All questions, except two questions for scholarly and professional skills, had an acceptable level of reliability.Conclusion. Practice readiness was viewed favourably by EMs for optometry graduates, but the specific weaknesses identified in the curriculum include stakeholder involvement from private employers. Increasing the diversity of clinical hours, including rotations in private practices, as well as facilitating and promoting work-based learning may strengthen practice readiness.

(De)Colonized Science: Hopes, Complexities, Tensions, and Frustrations in Seeking to Indigenize Undergraduate Science Education

This article is an exploration of our efforts to develop an Indigenous Science Course at Mount Royal University (MRU) located in Mohkinstsis within the Ancestral Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy the Territory of the Treaty 7 signatories Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Tsuut’ina, Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley Nations and the Metis Nation Region III. The authors are an Indigenous environmental scientist and recent MRU graduate (Nikita), a settler assistant professor (Collette), and an Indigenous assistant professor (Joshua). We engage here as an enactment of research as ceremony (Wilson, 2008). We draw on Metissage storywork to spark meaning making of our experiences in seeking to contribute to the Indigenization of our University (Archibald, 2008). We believe that the stories we share have the potential to open up interpretive possibilities for those interested in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as Reconciliation (Hill, 2022) and decolonization and Indigenization of post secondary education more broadly (Battiste, 2013). Through storytelling we endeavor to push for change in sharing the hopes, complexities, tensions, and frustrations we encountered.

Perspectives of gynecologic oncology fellowship training and preparedness for practice

We aimed to examine the preparedness of recent gynecologic oncology fellowship graduates for independent practice.We conducted a web-based survey study using REDCap targeting Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) members who graduated gynecologic oncology fellowship within the last six years. The survey included 52 items assessing fellowship training experiences, level of comfort in performing core gynecologic oncology surgical procedures and administering cancer-directed therapies. Questions also addressed factors driving participants’ selection of fellowship programs, educational experience, research and preparedness for independent practice. A total of 296 participants were invited to complete the survey. Response rate was 42% with n = 124 completed surveys included for analysis. The highest ranked factor for fellowship selection was fit with program 36% (n = 45). Upon completing fellowship, most were uncomfortable performing ureteral conduit formation 84% (n = 103), ureteroneocystostomy 77% (n = 94), exenteration 68% (n = 83), splenectomy 67% (n = 83) and lower anterior resection 41% (n = 51). Most were comfortable managing intraoperative complications 85% (n = 104) and standard cancer staging procedures (range: 61%–99%). Majority were comfortable providing cancer directed therapies with chemotherapy 99% (n = 123), immunotherapy 84% (n = 104), and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors 97% (n = 120). Upon completing fellowship, 77% (n = 95) report having mentorship that met their expectations during fellowship and 94% (n = 116) felt they were ready for independent practice. Majority of fellowship graduates were prepared for independent practice and felt comfortable performing routine surgical procedures and cancer directed treatment. However, most are not comfortable with ultra-radical gynecologic oncology procedures. Maximizing surgical opportunities during fellowship training and acquiring early career mentorship may help.

Assessment of Differential Perceptions of Core Nursing Competencies between Nurse Managers and Nursing Graduates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The literature review on perceptions of nursing competencies shows a critical shortage of studies addressing this topic. To examine and compare perceptions of important nursing competencies of nursing graduates, and nurse managers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 students, who were recent graduates of the nursing school with RN degrees and had completed advanced training lasting 3 months at the Sheba Academic School of Nursing and the Academic School of Tel Aviv-Yafo, and 183 nurse managers with at least one year of seniority in the position in hospitals and community clinics in Israel. The recruitment and data collection of the nurse managers lasted 12 months, from July 2021 to July 2022, and for nursing graduates, two months, from June 2022 to July 2022. An online questionnaire was constructed and validated by five professional and experienced individuals in the research domains for adequate content validity. The questionnaire consisted of 47 items in total. Domains included: (1) professionalism in research; (2) skills for direct treatment; (3) support and communication; (4) professional knowledge; (5) personal abilities; and (6) critical thinking and innovation. Overall, 331 valid questionnaires were collected (85% response rate). The difference in the nurse's research professionalism index was found to be statistically significant with a higher rating given by nurse managers, p = 0.003. However, the difference in the direct treatment index of nurses was found to be statistically not significant, p = 0.610, between newly graduated nurses and nurse managers. The independent sample t-test indicated a significant difference with a higher rating among nurse managers in the nurse's support and communication index, p = 0.020; professional knowledge index, p < 0.001; personal abilities index, p < 0.001; and critical thinking index, p = 0.006, between newly graduated nurses and nurse managers. Nursing education programs aimed at training future nurses with core competences should include a curriculum designed to promote the acquisition of these six core competences leading to a congruence between the role expectations of nurse managers and those of newly graduated nurses.

Psychometric Validation of the “LGBTIQ+ Themes in Literature Education” Scale (LTiLE)*

ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to describe the adaptation process and psychometric properties of the “LGBTIQ+ Themes in Literature Education” (LTiLE) scale, the first instrument aimed at measuring attitudes toward the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ content in the teaching interventions of future literature educators. The study seeks to identify empirical evidence of content, construct, convergent, and discriminant validity, as well as internal consistency reliability, and the absence of bias in assessments based on participants’ gender identity. Following the attainment of a high level of significant agreement on the quality of its content, an Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were conducted using a random sample of 592 Spanish recent graduates from programs related to Primary and Secondary Education teacher training. Both discriminant and convergent validity estimates yielded optimal results. Nomological validity was established through gender-based score comparisons, revealing significantly more favorable scores for cisgender women and other gender identities. A similar differential item behavior based on gender and measurement invariance according to the teaching stage were observed. Internal consistency was evaluated using ordinal α, McDonald’s ω, composite reliability, and complementarily, Cronbach’s. Psychometric evidence confirms LTiLE’s validity, reliability for prospective literature educators in non-university education.