Research Competence Research Articles

Construction of a competency evaluation index system for postgraduates of educational technology

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the competency characteristics required for the employment of master’s degree students in educational technology.Design/methodology/approachA combined qualitative and quantitative method was used to consult multiple experts through a modified Delphi method. Competency characteristics were extracted from Chinese recruitment apps, national recruitment websites and university training programs. Ten senior teacher experts who teach educational technology master’s students were consulted through a questionnaire consultation to validate the proposed competency model. The weights of competency characteristics were determined through a combination of the analytic hierarchy process and entropy method.FindingsThe results show that when recruiting educational technology master’s students, more emphasis is placed on operational skills. The majority of companies tend to assess practical abilities rather than theoretical knowledge. Relevant knowledge of educational technology, psychology, computer science and education is considered to be the basic knowledge components of educational technology master’s students, while professional skills are the core skills required for their positions. Therefore, universities need to focus on training, educational technology graduate students in these areas of competence. The study also found that professional qualities (such as physical and mental fitness) and personality traits (interpersonal communication and interaction) receive more attention from companies and are essential competencies for educational technology master’s students.Originality/valueA competence model for educational technology master’s students is proposed, which includes aspects such as knowledge, personal skills/abilities, professional qualities and personality traits. The competence elements included in this model can serve as reference indicators for universities to cultivate the competence of educational technology master’s students, as well as reference points for recruiting units to help them select talents. This represents a new dimension in research related to the employment of educational technology master’s students. The study enriches the research objects and competence dictionary in the field of competence research.

Development of scientific speech of master's students in architecture

Introduction. The pertinence of the considered problem is stipulated by the fact that nowadays the research aspect is becoming an important part of the master's degree programs in the world's leading architectural schools, and mastering research skills requires the ability to properly present the results of the conducted research in a master's thesis. In the scientific literature there is a growing number of publications dedicated to the formation of professional research competence and skills of writing research texts in native and foreign languages among master's degree architect students. Unresolved problems include the preparation of programs, selection of content and conditions of implementation of such courses. The integrated objective of the paper is to propose a tested structural and content model of the course on the development of scientific speech of future architects. Research methods. The content of the lecture and practical course is based on the author's manuals and the author's monograph, on the material of modern Russian and foreign research on scientific functional style, the study of the language (vocabulary and terminology) of architecture. Texts from literary sources of interest to architects were used as examples. Research results. Successful accomplishment of course objectives is the result of the development and implementation of the structural and content model of teaching in the educational process, including the author's course program and the basic author's methodology, inextricably linked with modern philological studies of architectural and construction discourse, including the sublanguage of architecture and architectural terminology. With the discipline's focus on the formation of general language, universal and professional culture of future masters of architecture it is advisable to use a cross-genre methodological model of teaching with the reliance on the leading principles of construction and implementation of the course such as educational content selection, scientific approach, rationality, historicism, taking into account the motivation and needs of students, accessibility of didactic material, individual approach in teaching, educational teaching and interactivity described information could be interesting for teachers of the Russian language of architectural and construction universities. Conclusion. The described course helps architecture graduate students to broaden their general cultural and professional outlook, to get an idea of another kind of language – scientific language and its genres, scientific communication in Russian, and to master the skills of Russian scientific writing. The course gives students a new perspective on the texts they produce, helps them to understand their own identity as a linguistic person who is as much responsible for the creation of written texts as for the results of architectural and urban planning projects.

Ma’had Aly Lecturers’ Research and Publication Activities: Challenges and Prospects

PurposeIn Islamic higher education, Ma'had Aly lecturers rarely performed research and publication activities. The study aimed to explore Ma’had Aly lecturers’ in conducting research and publishing scholarly works activities.MethodThis qualitative study used a case study design whose data collection techniques utilized in-depth interviews and a review of relevant articles. The informants comprised four Ma'had Aly lecturers taken purposively.Results/findingsThe findings revealed problems that caused lecturer Ma'had Aly to rarely carry out research and publication activities. In terms of personnel problems, apart from the fact that Ma'had Aly lecturers had not only adequate knowledge regarding research and publications, but they were also burdened with a heavy teaching load and other non-academic activities. Meanwhile, in terms of institutional problems, Ma'had Aly could not create a conducive atmosphere for lecturers to perform research and publication activities.Conclusion Research and publication are important for Ma'had Aly lecturers for their professional development. Therefore, both Ma'had Aly management and the Ministry of Religion should make various efforts to accelerate the research and publication competency improvement of Ma'had Aly lecturers.

RETRACTION NOTICE: Formative Research and Research Competencies in Foreign Language Students in Higher Education

RETRACTION NOTICE: Formative Research and Research Competencies in Foreign Language Students in Higher Education

Expedition and Scientific-Educational Schools as a Way to Develop Students’ Research Competence

Expedition and Scientific-Educational Schools as a Way to Develop Students’ Research Competence

DOCTORAL STUDENTS AT RISK ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT: QUALITY MANAGEMENT ISSUES

Academic engagement and support of vulnerable categories of learners is a crucial thematic issue within the EU and globally. In this respect, the research is focused on searching for suitable solutions for gaps in doctoral education capacity strengthening at institutional and national levels in Ukraine, primarily due to underestimating its societal dimensions, and on synchronizing the Ukrainian practices with European policies and standards, including helpful initiatives in integrating resilience and sustainability into its academic, research and engagement activities; creating an inclusive and welcoming culture within academia that encourages respect, support, and mentorship. The developed educational courses aim to facilitate a cross-sectoral dialogue on solutions for the challenges faced by Ukrainian academia in reforming the doctoral education sector, within the framework of a sustainable, cohesive, and peaceful Europe. The implementation of the proposed educational courses aims to achieve the following short-term effects: to ensure Ukrainian PhD students’ belonging and research engagement, return to stability, and help to alleviate psychological anxiety; to advance doctoral students’ research competencies in line with ethical and methodological standards; to minimize the risks of doctoral student attrition; to activate faculty and peer mentorship and professional networking within the academia regarding doctoral students at risk diversity; to diversify the institutional strategies of doctoral students’ academic and researcher identity development in war and post-war circumstances. This will provide a significant context for advancing a new type of academic culture in doctoral education within Ukrainian academia – a culture of university social responsibility that prioritizes human values and addresses the real needs of Ukrainian researchers while providing early-career researcher-friendly support, both academic and professional.

Professional Education of Teachers in Postgraduate Studies Based on Research Training

Introduction. The modern sociocultural situation requires the preparation of a teacher capable of developing a seeking, original, creative personality. Research activities become the means and background of the educational process at the university. The purpose of the article is to consider the theoretical and technological foundations of training in the research activities of graduate students. The subject of the article is the educational process of the university in the field of training 44.06.01 Pedagogical Sciences and Education. Object – the essence, functions and methodology of the mechanisms of evidence of a candidate’s thesis by means of research training. The methodological basis of the article is competence-based (to determine the educational results of a graduate student) and personal (to describe the personal results of research training for graduate students in the process of preparing a candidate’s dissertation) approaches. Research results. The author examines aspects of the research function of the university, its features in modern professional pedagogical education, mechanisms for the formation of research competencies in various ways and forms of the educational process of the level of training of scientific and pedagogical personnel in graduate school. Training, as a means of their formation, its essence, functions, educational and research goals, as well as the stages of organization and implementation (preparatory, presentation, analytical and generalizing) are updated for the graduate student to solve methodological problems and form the internal content, structural and formalized unity of the dissertation. In conclusion, a conclusion is made about the effectiveness of research training for solving methodological problems by a young applicant and forming the internal unity of his dissertation based on a theoretical review and SWOT analysis data with the strength of immersion in a professional research environment and the absence of barriers to productive research interaction identified by graduate students.

An Assessment of School Support Systems Shaping Teachers' Research Competence

An Assessment of School Support Systems Shaping Teachers' Research Competence

School Head’s Support System: Catalyst for Teacher’s Research Initiatives and Competencies

School Head’s Support System: Catalyst for Teacher’s Research Initiatives and Competencies

Research Competence of Pre-Service Teachers: A Systematic Literature Review

<p>The importance of research competence in pre-service teacher education has been highlighted in many studies, but concerns over the lack and inconsistency of definition, measurement, and development of research competence still exist. This poses a challenge for pre-service education programmes to provide quality education to pre-service teachers in this area. Through a systematic literature review it was found that there is a gap in the existing literature regarding the definition of research competence in pre-service teacher education, as there seems to be no consensus on the definition. There is, however, an agreement that the development of research competence is an important part of study programmes, as it contributes to higher quality education of pre-service teachers. Addressing this, the review proposes a concise definition of research competence as a multifaceted construct that includes critical thinking, self-directed learning, and organizational skills essential for effective research. The review also highlighted a lack of consensus on the most appropriate frameworks and tools to use in measuring research competence in pre-service teachers, with studies using various frameworks and tools that differ in terms of research methods, instruments and sample characteristics. The results suggest that there is a need for greater attention to be paid to the definition and measurement of research competence, as well as its development within pre-service teacher education programmes.</p>

The Influence of Incentives, Competencies, and Work Facilities on Professionalism With Implications for Employee Performance at the Regional Revenue Office of Tanjung Jabung Barat District

This research aims to analyze the influence of incentives, competencies, and work facilities through professionalism on employee performance at the Regional Revenue Office (Bapenda). The method used in this research is descriptive-verification and quantitative method. Based on the approach, the sample size is determined to be 66 people. This research uses the PLS analysis method. Based on the research results, Incentives (X1), Competencies (X2), and Work Facilities (X3) have a significant simultaneous effect on Professionalism (Y). Furthermore, Incentives (X1), Competencies (X2), and Work Facilities (X3) partially have a significant effect on Professionalism (Y). Incentives (X1), Competencies (X2), and Work Facilities (X3) have a significant simultaneous effect on Employee Performance (Z). Furthermore, Incentives (X1), Competencies (X2), and Work Facilities (X3) partially have a significant effect on Employee Performance (Z). Professionalism (Y) has a significant simultaneous effect on Employee Performance (Z).

Suggesting a holistic framework for understanding healthcare services leadership competence – a critical interpretive synthesis

PurposeHealthcare providers are under pressure due to increasing and more complex demands for services. Increased pressure on budgets and human resources adds to an ever-growing problem set. Competent leaders are in demand to ensure effective and well-performing healthcare organisations that deliver balanced results and high-quality services. Researchers have made significant efforts to identify and define determining competencies for healthcare leadership. Broad terms such as competence are, however, inherently at risk of becoming too generic to add analytical value. The purpose of this study is to suggest a holistic framework for understanding healthcare leadership competence, that can be crucial for operationalising important healthcare leadership competencies for researchers, decision-makers as well as practitioners.Design/methodology/approachIn the present study, a critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) was conducted to analyse competency descriptions for healthcare leaders. The descriptions were retrieved from peer reviewed empirical studies published between 2010 and 2022 that aimed to identify healthcare services leadership competencies. Grounded theory was utilised to code the data and inductively develop new categories of healthcare leadership competencies. The categorisation was then analysed to suggest a holistic framework for healthcare leadership competence.FindingsForty-one papers were included in the review. Coding and analysing the competence descriptions resulted in 12 healthcare leadership competence categories: (1) character, (2) interpersonal relations, (3) leadership, (4) professionalism, (5) soft HRM, (6) management, (7) organisational knowledge, (8) technology, (9) knowledge of the healthcare environment, (10) change and innovation, (11) knowledge transformation and (12) boundary spanning. Based on this result, a holistic framework for understanding and analysing healthcare services leadership competencies was suggested. This framework suggests that the 12 categories of healthcare leadership competencies include a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that can be understood across the dimension personal – and technical, and organisational internal and – external competencies.Research limitations/implicationsThis literature review was conducted with the results of searching only two electronic databases. Because of this, there is a chance that there exist empirical studies that could have added to the development of the competence categories or could have contradicted some of the descriptions used in this analysis that were assessed as quite harmonised. A CIS also opens for a broader search, including the grey literature, books, policy documents and so on, but this study was limited to peer-reviewed empirical studies. This limitation could also have affected the result, as complex phenomenon such as competence might have been disclosed in greater details in, for example, books.Practical implicationsThe holistic framework for healthcare leadership competences offers a common understanding of a “fuzzy” concept such as competence and can be used to identify specific competency needs in healthcare organisations, to develop strategic competency plans and educational programmes for healthcare leaders.Originality/valueThis study reveals a lack of consensus regarding the use and understanding of the concept of competence, and that key competencies addressed in the included papers are described vastly different in terms of what knowledge, skills and abilities they entail. This challenges the operationalisation of healthcare services leadership competencies. The proposed framework for healthcare services leadership competencies offers a common understanding of work-related competencies and a possibility to analyse key leadership competencies based on a holistic framework.

Сравнительный анализ развития кадров высшей квалификации: переход ФГОС к ФГТ

Strategic features of the formation and optimization of highly qualified personnel, in the context of a rapidly developing state program of adjunct/postgraduate studies, the transition from Federal state educational standards to Federal state requirements is of particular importance. The transition to federal state requirements is aimed at increasing the quality of the formation of research competencies of adjuncts/graduate students in educational institutions of higher education. The existing trends are aimed at improving the formation of professional skills of young professionals. At the same time, significant changes in the return to pre-existing federal state requirements cover aspects of regulating the scientific activities of scientific, pedagogical and scientific personnel and scientific supervisors fixed on the basis of internal regulations. To which the relevant requirements of the management of the associate/graduate student were also fixed. Optimization of the direction of training scientific, pedagogical and scientific personnel in accordance with federal state requirements fix certain guidelines for the independent functioning of an educational organization, which gives it a large list of freedom of action aimed at training adjuncts /graduate students.
 The purpose of the article is to analyze and comparatively summarize normative legal acts aimed at improving the training of adjuncts/graduate students in the field of science and higher education.

Indicators Associated with Scientific Production and Competencies in Clinical Nurses at a Specialized Institute, Lima-Peru

Introduction: nursing research is a scientific process that supports the practice of care by improving and generating new knowledge for incorporation into practice. However, it is limited by factors that affect the development of the research function, such as indicators that hinder the work of researchers and their investigative competencies.Objective: to determine the indicators associated with scientific production and competencies in clinical nurses at a specialized institute. Method: this was a non-experimental study with a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of a total of 248 nurses working in a specialized institute. Two instruments were used: the Scale of Indicators Associated with Scientific Production and the Instrument of Research Competencies. Results: regarding the indicators associated with scientific production, the highest scored dimension was preparation for research production (Me=3,00, RI=1,00), and the lowest scored dimension was teamwork and network formation (Me=0,00, RI=1,00). In the variable of scientific production competencies, the lowest scored dimension was dissemination (Me=20,00, RI=8,50). Conclusions: It is evident that the nursing professional's production is limited by factors supporting research. Moreover, scientific production can be boosted by identifying its relationship with the competencies required to conduct research in health institutions

Research competencies assessment: Case of university students in the Peruvian Amazon

In the university context, research competences acquire a transcendental role for the integral development of students and the advancement of knowledge in all academic disciplines. Therefore, the objective of the present research was to evaluate the research competences of students of the Peruvian Amazon universities who attend the ninth and tenth semester. The investigation was developed under a quantitative approach; the design was non-experimental and the type was cross-sectional descriptive. The sample was made up of 135 students to whom the Research Competences Questionnaire was administered, an instrument with an adequate level of validity and reliability. According to the results, the level of development of the research competences of 43.7% of students were low, of 37% was medium, while 19.3% was high. Likewise, the organizational competences, communicational competences and collaborative competences dimensions were also valued at a low level. On the other hand, it was found that the level of research competencies was significantly associated with the semester of study in which the students were (p<0.05). It was concluded that the level of development of the research competences that characterized students was low. Therefore, it is recommended that the competent university authorities promote a culture of research in the academic environment and provide specific research training programs.

The development of an analysis of quantitative measurements competence disparity scale for graduate students

Academic research competencies play the most essential role in graduation for graduate students, but there is still a lack of in-depth research on this matter. Since talent development suggestions are provided based on the survey results of capability gaps, this study aimed to develop a scale to examine the research competency disparity between graduation requirements and graduate students’ current levels of competency in the context of quantitative research in the education, arts and humanities, and business domains. It is named the “Quantitative Academic Competence Scale”. To explore the needs of graduate students regarding their academic research competence, we constructed a draft questionnaire with nine categories of competence; academic experts validated the scale. It was then administered to graduate students to explore their perceived disparities. A total of 457 participants assisted in filling out the questionnaire, from which 86 invalid samples were deleted, leaving 371 valid participants, giving an effective recovery rate of 81.2%. After collection and analysis, the analysis results found that the three graduate students’ academic research competences with the greatest disparity were English writing competence, research design and implementation competence, and data processing and analyzing competence. According to the results, graduate students should take more courses on English writing competence, research design and implementation competence, and data processing and analyzing competence to enhance their competencies. generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) suggests that research ability factors can be comprehensively considered. Based on the graduate students’ ability gaps, curriculum settings and training plans can be adjusted and more targeted (personalized) at teaching and guidance to help graduate students improve their academic performance and reduce weaknesses in their research capabilities.

The BANCC research forum: supporting cardiac nurses to develop research and academic skills

This month's BANCC column describes the abstract writing, poster design and writing for publication workshops delivered by the BANCC research forum in 2023, and the potential for similar initiatives to improve nurses' research confidence and competence.

124 An educational curriculum, mentors’ preparedness and certification, a mentored research experience and a support network: strategies to increase diversity and inclusion in the Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) workforce among underrepresented researchers.

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The Professional Development Core (PDC) of the Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (The Alliance) has implemented a multifaceted program to support Early-Stage Investigators (ESI) and mid-career investigators to increase productivity and achieve success in their research endeavors. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Since 2021, PDC launched an educational program tailored for ESI or mid-career investigators, addressing specific gaps in research competencies. A needs assessment survey gathered information from these investigators, and its results served as the foundation for the program’s design. In addition, recognizing the need for excellence in mentoring, PDC spearheaded a program to provide a certification curriculum for new or experienced mentors. Experienced researchers were encouraged to participate in the certification process with ample opportunities to discuss their mentoring experiences and the incorporation of new approaches that emphasize diversity and inclusion. A structured mentored research experience with support for protected time for the investigator and the mentors was also implemented. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Four investigators and their mentors have received the Mentor-Mentee Award (100% PhD, 75% female, 50% Assistant Professor, 75% ESI, 75% with mentors from the mainland United States). Their program’s evaluation will be presented. Thirty-two (32) researchers have participated in the courses in Health Disparity and Scientific Communication. Support for grant writing was offered through a three-pronged approach: a webinar series, a course in Grantsmanship and a grant’s bootcamp. Twenty-four (24) mentors were certified, and over 30 training activities were offered to supply knowledge in areas previously identified in the needs assessment. We will present the complete curriculum, courses offerings, participants’ profiles, and productivity outcomes. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Alliance educational and mentoring supportive network increased the diversity of CTR workforce and prepared qualified researchers to address the Hispanics health needs. Collaborations with mainland researchers have expanded the PDC program’s reach and contributed to the enhancement of the Hispanic contribution to the health research ecosystem.

Research identity among counselor education master’s students

ABSTRACT This exploratory study of 189 counselor education master’s students examined research competence, research motivation, and advisory working alliance using quantitative research methods. Statistically significant relationships between research competence and intrinsic research motivation, extrinsic research motivation, and perceived rapport with and identification with academic advisors were found. Suggestions for developing research identity in master’s students are discussed.

네트워크 분석 및 토픽모델링을 활용한직업교육 연구 동향 분석

The purpose of this study was to analyze vocational education research trends using network analysis and topic modeling. A total of 981 journals of vocational education research and vocational competency development research were analyzed from 2008 to 2022, and analyzed separately based on the period of government administration. As a result of network analysis, the main keywords identified were specialized vocational high schools, university students, employment, mediation effect, teachers, youth, performance, competency, self-efficacy, and programs. The top 25 keywords were restructured, divided into research subjects and research contents, and analyzed in detail across specific areas. Keywords were separated research subject, research content, and research method, and the research content was consisted of employment and labor, vocational career education, performance competency, psychological variables, and learning organization. The results were obtained by conducting an analysis of degree centrality, between centrality, and eigenvector centrality by government period. As a result of the topic modeling analysis, 8 topics were consisted of human resource development evaluation and performance analysis, employment and labor market transition for university graduates, development of professional competency for vocational competency development, career development for students from specialized vocational high schools, and human resource development and training, organizational development for individuals, learning, university students' career decisions, and specialized vocational high school curriculum. Based on these finding, suggestions for future research were derived.