Role Of Professional Associations Research Articles

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Associations: Experiences from Security Studies

Abstract The International Security Studies Section (ISSS) of the International Studies Association aims to promote the study of global, international, regional, and national security—broadly conceived. Over the past decade, ISSS has also sought to improve diversity and inclusion for its membership, culminating in its Taskforce on Diversity in Security Studies. In this forum, taskforce organizers, researchers, and participants examine the ways in which ISSS has collected data and then acted to improve both experiences and outcomes for historically excluded scholars, using an intersectional approach but with a specific focus on race. By critically reflecting on the role of professional associations in combatting racism in academia, using the case study of ISSS, the forum has two aims. First, we hope that by sharing ISSS experiences and processes, we may encourage other professional associations to self-reflect on how they may contribute to racial injustice, as well as how they can reveal and counteract racial oppression. Second, rather than solely focusing on goals and outcomes, the forum also gives voice to personal perspectives of researchers and participants to highlight how it is people who ultimately make up the heart of efforts to challenge racism and discrimination.

Environmental Sustainability and Internationalization in Higher Education: A New Frontier in Research, Policy and Practice

Ensuring environmental sustainability has gained global attention in recent years due to the effects of climate change and growing concerns about environmental degradation. A wide range of stakeholders have contributed to the urgent call for action, with recent analyses indicating both progress and alarming shortcomings in implementing needed changes. The field of international education has also begun focusing on environmental sustainability, with research exploring the intersections between internationalization and environmental impact. This special issue of the Journal of Studies in International Education presents timely perspectives on this complex topic, highlighting research on carbon footprints, air travel, sustainability rankings, and the role of professional associations. The issue also addresses the need for individual and collective action, and the importance of social justice and equity in achieving environmental sustainability. While the coverage is extensive, there is a notable absence of voices from certain regions and a lack of focus on student perspectives.

PRIORITY DIRECTIONS OF THE FORMATION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOOD SUPPLY OF UKRAINE

Introduction. The institutional environment and the economic basis form a complex institutional and economic mechanism for regulating the agro-food market, which includes the following mechanisms: the development of tools for regulating the supply and demand of agricultural products and food, interregional trade, regulation of the agrarian sphere, which allows for the formation of a strategic approach in the development of the agro-food market. The institutional and economic mechanism of liberalization and regulation of trade in agricultural goods allows determining the ways and methods of achieving the goals of the state's agro-food policy, which do not contradict the requirements of the WTO multilateral trade system and take into account national economic interests. Methods. In the process of conducting the research, general scientific and special methods of economic research were used, in particular: systematic approach, comparative, dialectical and abstract-logical. The results. Directions for improving the institutional structure of the agri-food market based on the development of legal regulation of the functioning of self-regulatory organizations are proposed, which will ensure the formation of optimal economic relations between subjects and the balancing of the interests of the state and agribusiness, as well as contribute to the effectiveness of its regulation tools. Discussion. Taking into account the evidence of the leading countries of the world, the role of self-governing organizations in the development of the national strategy for the development of the agrarian sector of Ukraine and the formation of regional comprehensive programs for the development of rural areas needs further research. In addition, in the current difficult economic conditions caused by Russia's aggression against our state, the role of professional associations in overcoming crisis phenomena in the activities of farms in the corporate sector of the agrarian economy requires consideration. Keywords: institutional environment, self-governing organizations, agrarian chamber, agrarian sector, food security.

Role of professional associations in the development of a young specialist

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The emergence and maturation of student affairs assessment

AbstractIn this article, we will discuss the historical roots of student affairs assessment. The first part of this article will review the emergence of assessment in higher education including student affairs assessment and will follow with a discussion of the evolution of the field including growth and changes in positions over time. Next, the role of professional associations in developing the field, including the creation of standards for professional practice and individual competencies will be addressed. We include a section on the history of the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) and the role the organization played in program evaluation becoming an integral part of student affairs assessment. Lastly, we briefly discuss professional development opportunities and the growth of scholarship in the field.

Changes in audiologists’ mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: the supportive role of professional associations, workplaces and hearing device manufacturers

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore whether self-reported mental wellbeing (anxiety, depression and loneliness) in audiologists has changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and to examine possible factors contributing to audiologists’ current state of mental wellbeing. Design: Two cross-sectional surveys were distributed at two different time points during the COVID-19 pandemic screening for psychological distress (PHQ-4: anxiety and depression) and loneliness (UCLA-3). Study sample: 117 audiologists from around the world. Results: Findings demonstrated that over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic audiologists’ levels of depression decreased, levels of anxiety were low and stable, whilst levels of loneliness were stable and high. Younger age was associated with lower levels of mental well-being. Responses to open text questions suggests that audiologists could be supported through development of clear and consistent guidelines on COVID-19 workplace restrictions, allowing for more workplace flexibility and providing mental health support through employee assistance programs. Conclusions: The rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness observed highlight the continued need for mental health and workplace interventions to support audiologists throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recovery period.

Sport-for-All policies in sport federations: an institutional theory perspective

ABSTRACT Research questions Sport-for-All encompasses efforts to make organised sport accessible for all people. Although Sport-for-All is integrated in sport federations’ missions, many organisations struggle to attain their Sport-for-All goals. In particular, the Sport-for-All logic of sport federations is challenged by several institutional trends. By applying an institutional theory perspective, our study explores to what extent and how sport federations respond to the trends challenging their Sport-for-All logic. Research methods To measure the response of sport federations, a newly developed questionnaire, based on the model of Greenwood et al. (2002). [Theorizing change: The role of professional associations in the transformation of institutionalized fields. Academy of Management Journal, 45(1), 58–80.], was sent to all recognised Flemish sport federations (n = 70). In total, 53 sport federations participated in our study. Results and findings Our results revealed that 53% of the federations reported a high degree of response to the trends. Furthermore, a cluster analysis based on a quantitative application of Greenwood et al.’s (2002). [Theorizing change: The role of professional associations in the transformation of institutionalized fields. Academy of Management Journal, 45(1), 58–80.] institutional model distinguished five clusters of federations. These clusters indicated differences in the response towards the trends of Sport-for-All. In particular, our study demonstrated that not only institutional pressure but also the preinstitutionalisation and theorisation stages are important stages to trigger the sport federations’ response. Implications Insights are provided into sport federations’ responses to the institutional trends of Sport-for-All informs sport federations and sport managers on how to adapt to the changing Sport-for-All landscape.

Understanding Professional Associations as a Mechanism to Inter-Governmental Collaboration

To date, there is limited empirical research in public management literature exploring the consequences of professional associations and their impacts on inter-governmental relationships. Drawing on network perspectives and recent managerial networking literature, this study aims to bridge the gap of literature in professional associations by examining the case of Los Angeles County Management Council (LACMC) and how informal networking facilitates inter-governmental collaboration in local governments. Results from the analysis highlight the role of informal networking through professional associations in building relational comfort, promoting social learning, building a global perspective, promoting system awareness, establishing professional contacts, and providing open opportunities and serendipities, which are perceived to lead to improved inter-governmental collaboration. These findings point to the importance to further understand the distinctiveness of informal networking and the role of professional associations in public administration.

Role of Professional Associations in Benin Dual Apprenticeship

This paper analyses the involvement and the role played by a professional association in Benin dual apprenticeship. This research utilised a qualitative method using literature analysis with desk research and a semi-structured interview. In total, 56 respondents from staff members of professional associations at local, district and national levels, staff of the public sector, donor agencies and craftsmen were selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. To analyse data, I used the theory of institutional change, games models or strategic interactions theory and the conceptual framework of the curriculum value chain of the education programme. Results of the research show that the institutionalisation process of professional associations in the crafts sector started with professional photographers, hairdressers and sewing/cutting in 1950. Professional associations have a strong involvement in the implementation phase of the CQP programme. In the curriculum design phase, they are involved at a moderate level. And in the evaluation phase, they have low involvement. Such involvements in the last two phases can be understood by the low literacy level of most craftsmen who work in the informal sector.

The effects of the legal environment on the entire application of IFRS for small and medium-sized enterprises: The case of Vietnam

The article explores the impact of factors in the legal environment on the application of the entire international financial reporting standards for small and medium-sized enterprises. Legal environmental factors include the legal system, the influence of the state role, professional associations and tax regulations. The author adopted the survey of 80 managers and 80 auditors to find out if there is any difference between the financial reporters and the financial reporting auditors on the impact of the legal environment. Through T-Test with SPSS 26 software, the author found that the tax factor is highly appreciated for both managers and auditors, especially for managers. The auditors assessed that the entire application of IFRS would bring benefits more than the costs while the managers assessed that the costs would be more than the benefits. Through the survey results, the author suggests limiting the impact of tax on accounting and further improving the role of professional associations.

Профессиональная династия в парадигме конфликта интересов: опыт самосохранения

The paper analyzes the contradictions inherent in modern legislation that restricts the possibility of joint work of relatives in institutions and organiza-tions in the field of intellectual labor. Content analy-sis of legislative acts and administrative documents of ministries and departments of the Russian Feder-ation allowed us to systematize the problems that arise in various professional environments in con-nection with the implementation of anti-corruption law requirements, such as: culture, health, law, sci-ence. The role of professional associations, heads of institutions and organizations with political, cultural and educational resources in resolving conflict situ-ations generated by destructive law enforcement practices is evaluated. The industry features of forms of conflict of interest are assessed. Negative and positive assessments of professional continui-ty, which are realized in the phenomenon of nepo-tism, are systematized. The role of the instinct of self-preservation of dynastic surnames, as well as ways, methods and effectiveness of supporting his-torically established professional dynasties is con-sidered. The forms of self-preservation of profes-sional dynasties are analyzed; the influence on ex-ternal regulatory factors, intra-professional regula-tion of ethical norms and rules.

The governance of standard setting and the role of academia in Italian accounting regulation, 1942 to the present

This article provides a historical analysis of the role of the accounting academia in influencing Italian accounting regulation from the 1942 Civil Code to the present. It builds on the theory of social order to investigate the evolution of accounting regulation in accordance with the rise, dominance, and decline of the sources of social order and finds that academia has progressively lost its influence. The declining role of academia is interpreted in light of its inability to evolve from a vibrant community to a more structured association, which contributed to the lack of a unified position and of a formally acknowledged representation in the Italian standard setter. The progressive exclusion of academics also parallels the growing role of professional associations in the increasingly structured governance of standard setting. Moreover, this work highlights a progressive fading of the typical features of community and the collective identity originally characterizing Italian accounting academia.

Development of Libraries and Library Science Education in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pakistan:

The history of Library and Information Science in Pakistan is traced back to the arrival of W. A. Broaden and Asa Don Dickinson to Sub-continent in 1911 and 1916 respectively. This piece of document tends to explore the history of library and library science education, library activities and role of professional associations in promotion of library culture in North-West part of Pakistan. This study is basically historical in nature. The paper is broadly divided into three parts that is library science education, library developments through ages and library associations and their role in the promotion of libraries in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. Efforts were made to elaborate the growth of libraries in different eras over the passage of time. The role of Muslims and British in the promotion of library culture is also discussed. It is reflected that both nations have made no stone left un-turned for the establishment of libraries in this part of sub-continent. It is also evident from the pages of history that the introduction of Library and Information Science education was not that late here as compared to the rest of the world. University of Punjab is the third in the race of ranking after Germany and United States to offer this program. Various associations had also played their roles in this regard. They had worked hard for the promotion of library culture. The role of Pakistan Library Association (PLA) is observant and praise worthy in the said context. It is concluded that future of libraries and their education is bright in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as library schools, senior professionals and associations are playing their due role with zeal and favor.

Why are Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Important to High Net Worth Individuals? The Role of Professional Associations

In response to the trend of money launderers resort to the non financial sector to conceal their illicit and criminal incomes, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released Standards on Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)to require countries to improve their Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures on DNFBPs. FATF developed standards, commonly known as the Recommendations on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing. The Standards include that DNFBPs be subject to AML/CTF regulations in order to prevent criminal activity. In February 2012, the FATF published revised recommendations which deal with risks relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and others. The FATF Recommendations are recognised as the global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) standard. Therefore, quite a number of legislative frameworks to combat Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) have been developed in several countries around the world. Nigeria is not left out. Other countries include Canada, France, Spain, Mexico and Sweden even though their level of compliance as found out in a study by Omar, is still not comforting. It is therefore crucial for this paper to essentially address why Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are important to HNWIs and consider the roles of professional bodies.

The Role of Professional Associations in Promoting Robust Science

Grand et al. (2018) address an important and timely concern with scientific research with implications well beyond industrial and organizational (I-O) psychological science. As they describe a comprehensive ecosystem responsible for robust science, they have alluded to the notorious scientist–practitioner gap in our field. In this commentary I propose how that gap relates to the various stakeholders in Grand et al.’s ecosystem, and suggest professional associations take on an elevated role in the communication of science.

Workplace sexual violence against nurses and the role of professional associations

Workplace sexual violence against nurses and the role of professional associations

Nič več obljubljena dežela: dinamični premiki na slovenskem prevajalskem trgu in področju izobraževanja prevajalcev

Namen članka je predstavitev razvoja prevajalskega trga, izobraževanja prevajalcev in poklica prevajalca na Slovenskem. Po kratkem pregledu slovenskih visokošolskih programov izobraževanja prevajalcev se članek na osnovi podatkov AJPES-a o poslovnih subjektih, ki so leta 2014 za svojo osrednjo dejavnost navedli prevajanje, in študije trga iz leta 2007 (Fišer 2008) osredotoči na spremembe prevajalskega trga. Opisano stanje je potem primerjano s podatki o zaposljivosti in povprečnemu zaslužku diplomantov Oddelka za prevajalstvo UL, pridobljenimi z anketama Oddelka za prevajalstvo in mednarodnega združenja CIUTI. Rezultati raziskav trga kažejo, da je prevajalska dejavnost na Slovenskem v nenehnem vzponu in da je slovenski prevajalski trg, podobno kot drugi evropski trgi, postal žrtev globalizacije dejavnosti, profitabilnost dejavnosti pa se ne odraža nujno tudi v prejemkih posameznih prevajalcev – ti so pogosto potisnjeni v položaj mezdnih delavcev, ki izgubljajo status strokovnjakov. V luči sodobnega trenda, ki vodi k pavperizaciji poklica, je na koncu poudarjena pomembna vloga stanovskih združenj.

School librarians’ intellectual freedom attitudes and practices

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the most significant censorship issues faced by UK school librarians today and to determine what factors influence attitudes towards these issues. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was designed, closely based on that used for a previous survey of UK librarians in 2004. It was distributed online and 96 responses were received. Findings Overall, respondents were more likely to express support for intellectual freedom in theory than in practice. Statements that prompted the strongest pro-censorship responses related to access issues, namely, labelling and filtering. A number of librarians place significant emphasis on their personal ability, or right, to determine whether or not resources are included in the collection. There was evidence of a difference in practical application depending on whether librarians worked with pre-school children or were members of professional associations. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest a need for further research into the role of professional associations in supporting school librarians faced by censorship issues, especially those who support the youngest students. Originality/value The findings suggest that while school librarians hold strong pro-intellectual freedom views, they may need additional support to put these into practice. School librarians are undoubtedly in a challenging position, often being solo workers; they need support to find ways to uphold professional intellectual freedom principles within a school setting.

Proposal to inform European institutions regarding the regulation of conscientious objection to abortion

The aim of this paper is to define a set of proposals to inform European institutions in the regulation of Conscientious Objection to abortion. The board of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care (ESC) was informed on the elements that should in the opinion of the authors be included in a future regulation of Conscientious Objection to abortion in Europe. These elements are outlined in this paper and the debate about them could form the basis for recommendations to the international scientific community and the European institutions. As current measures governing the principle of conscientious objection result in negative consequences regarding women’s access to sexual and reproductive health services, they should be changed. Healthcare services should adopt measures to guarantee that a woman’s right to voluntary abortion is not limited by the practitioner’s stance on the principle of conscientious objection. In the countries where conscientious objection is allowed, the regulation must clearly delineate the extent of the duties and the exemptions of professionals based on the principles of established social consensus. The recommendations included in this document specify measures on the rights of women, the rights and duties of the practitioner, the role of institutions and the role of professional associations.

Professionalization through dispersed institutional entrepreneurship

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to address the decreasing role of professional associations in governing the work of entrepreneurial, knowledge-intensive professions such as management consulting. It presents the example of an alternative path to traditional professional regulation. This organic professionalization path is introduced through the concept of dispersed institutional entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approach– The paper builds on an in-depth qualitative investigation of professionals in the intercultural industry combining physical and digital ethnography in a multi-modal investigation.Findings– The findings illustrate how an ideological divide within the professional community prevents an emergence of the traditional, association-led professionalization path. Instead, the investigated community follows an organic, bottom-up route, with competing individual entrepreneurs developing converging strategies and products. This process is labelled dispersed institutional entrepreneurship.Research limitations/implications– The findings indicate that current views on professionalization need to reconsider admission criteria and the professionalization paths that are generally assumed. Further research could focus on investigating organic professionalization paths among other professional groups.Originality/value– With an in-depth qualitative investigation of an aspiring professional community this paper contributes to an ongoing discussion on the process of professionalization. The findings show that independent agents’ efforts could be at the centre of the process. They can prevent the professional association from leading the professionalization project while enabling the organic development of synergies across the community.