Skill Development Training Research Articles

Microsoft Word Skills Development Training for Final Semester Students

The use of Microsoft Word skills is important in the academic world, especially for final semester students who are completing their final assignments. This community service aims to provide Microsoft Word skill development training for final semester students with a focus on increasing the efficiency and quality of preparing thesis reports. Through a series of intensive training sessions, students will be equipped with an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Word's advanced features that can support the research process and preparation of scientific documents. This training was attended by 129 participants from various universities via zoom meetings. The activity lasted for 4 hours consisting of material presentation, case studies, questions and answers and ended with closing. After participating in this activity, participants receive significant benefits in improving students' abilities so that they can make maximum use of word processing software, and can produce quality final assignment reports that meet academic standards. Apart from that, community service this time can also motivate students to develop information technology skills which will be an added value in their future careers.

A bibliometric analysis of skill development training and employability: towards a future research agenda

A bibliometric analysis of skill development training and employability: towards a future research agenda

A Bibliometric Analysis of Skill Development Training and Employability: Towards a Future Research Agenda

A Bibliometric Analysis of Skill Development Training and Employability: Towards a Future Research Agenda

Splendid Kaudi art - A sustainable enterprise for empowerment of rural women

The Kaudi art is one of the oldest folk art practised among women folk of Northern Karnataka and is also called as Grandmothers‘ art. It is prepared by old and used cloth swatches which unfolds the creativity of woman folk through their magnificent skill and imagination with thousands of stitches which depict the traditional folklore. In recent years this craft is slowly fading due to reduced commercial value and lack of interest among the present young generation. Therefore, revival of Kaudi art through value addition is a need of the hour for its sustainability. Hence, the present study is taken up with the objective for revival and restructure of traditional Kaudi for empowering the rural women and it comprised of historical documentation, restructuring of traditional Kaudi designs with design elements, organization of principles and skill development training programmes for rural women. Variegated home textiles were designed with Kaudi stitches and subjected to consumer acceptability. It was seen that among the home textiles developed, the yoga mat was found to be a trendy item as expressed by the consumers due to its usefulness and comfort properties. It was noticed that the perception towards traditional Kaudi art improved remarkably and consumers were convinced on various aspects viz., product diversification through restructuring, design element, principles of design for production of variegated Kaudi articles and its promotional techniques. Value addition to traditional Kaudi through variegated home textiles was found to be the best means for promotion of Kaudi technique, its sustainability and rural entrepreneur can help to establish start ups and microenterprise with minimum investment.

Increasing the Skills of Santri through Life Skill Development as an Effort to Develop Personal Potential at the Ulumul Qur'an Stabat Islamic Boarding School

Education is an important component in determining nation development. As the nation's successors, it is important for the younger generation to receive proper education through formal, non-formal and informal education. The aim of this research is to provide direct service to the community in the form of life skills development training through technology for the younger generation at the Ulumul Qur'an Stabat Islamic Boarding School so that they are able to compete in the world of work. The method used in the activity is the lecture and discussion method. The results of this activity, namely First, the Service Team Discussion about preparing the young generation to build the nation, improve life skills, utilize technology, and develop personal potential were well understood by the participants. Second, the students from the Ulumul Qur'an Stabat Islamic Boarding School showed enthusiasm and interest in improving life skills through screen printing training.

Profiling of Livelihood Assets of Rural Households in gumla District of Jharkhand

"This paper investigates the livelihood asset profile of the rural poor families of Gumla district of Jharkhand. This study was conducted in two villages of Gumla district, viz Hutar from Albert Ekka block and Bartoli from Dumri block, which was selected using simple random sampling. Complete enumeration (95 households) was done through a well-structured questionnaire in ODK platform. The study primarily identified the profile of livelihood assets owned by the rural households of Gumla district based on the sustainable livelihood framework of DFID. The study tried to explain the profile of various livelihood assets on sustainability, namely human, social, financial, physical, and natural capital. The study revealed that 95.79 per cent of the people belonged to the below poverty line. In this study, we also found that 88 per cent of the households from both villages had not availed any type of skill development training facilities, and almost 87 per cent of the households did not have access to the formal credit facility due to lack of knowledge about the formal financial system. Whereas, in both villages, 70 per cent of women were attached to different social institutions, especially Self-help Groups, and availed loans for various economic activities like the establishment of grocery shops, and enhancement of physical assets etc. to support their livelihood. Despite having abundant access to natural resources like forests and rivers, lack of human assets exceptionally skilled labour and unavailability of financial support were creating hindrances in the livelihood strategy formation at the village level. Hence, it is recommended that rural households should focus on the improvement of their human and financial assets to increase sustainability."

New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development

In Pakistan, like other developing countries, rural women's participation has emerged as a profound construct, influencing the country's economic structure. In recent years, its vital reproductive role has opened new ways to overcome the issues of gender inequality, unequal financial distribution, and inadequate training and development. Hence, to bridge a gap in the research, the current study aims to determine the mediating and moderating role of rural women's development and gender equality for economic development in the rural areas of Pakistan. Using 249 samples, the analysis is conducted through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The study's results indicate that skills development and technical training significantly influence rural women's development, whereas access to finance and social networking also ensures economic development in rural areas. With this, the results also confirmed positive mediation and moderation of rural women's development and gender equality. Therefore, in line with these findings, the current study suggests that women's roles in different dimensions of sustainable development are less reflected in the target areas. Policy recommendations focus on practical, legislative, legal, and administrative actions to address these barriers. As such, the study guides policymakers, financial institutions, and governmental organizations to empower rural women by embracing gender equality and economic development.

Identifying the Special Requirements of Teen Library Users: An Analysis of Current Research Studies

Though the researchers and librarians paid attention to children and adults, they have not recognized adolescents as a special category as library users till recent times. The researchers have emphasized that teen library users have special requirements in addition to conventional ones. Basically, they expect the libraries to act as an Information Gateway as well as acting as a provider of information and information access from the internet and database access to book circulation and reference services etc. They expect the library to act as a Social Interaction or Entertainment Space with a special area assigned to them to meet with each other and do group activities. Since the teens are expected to be prepared for future employment, the libraries should act as a Beneficial Physical Environment by providing information and training for jobs and skills development. To fulfil these requirements, the researchers suggest a collaboration between school and public libraries, since both cater for the same group of clients.

Pengelolaan Pawon Luwak Coffe Borobudur Berbasis Wisata Edukasi

Tourism has great potential to provide economic benefits to society, but can also cause environmental and social damage if not managed properly. Overcoming this requires implementing the concept of sustainable tourism. That is what Pawon Luwak Coffee Borobudur has done as an educational tourism-based coffee shop. Its existence has served as an example of an industry that provides coffee and shares knowledge by directly inviting people to see the process of making it. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach to explore in depth the process of managing a coffee shop based on educational tourism that has been implemented. The results and discussion in this research found that the educational tourism-based coffee shop management process has been implemented. Through detailed explanations by employees, they also act as tour guides to invite visitors to experience and gain knowledge about the process of making drinkable Luwak coffee. The management of the Pawon Luwak Coffee coffee shop based on educational tourism has the advantage of providing high quality Luwak coffee and providing a unique experience for visitors to see the process firsthand. Then the development of attractive educational programs requires improvements, such as collaborating with local communities in terms of production, environmentally friendly operations, employee skills development training, as well as evaluating sustainable practices that can be adopted. Managing a Luwak coffee shop based on sustainable educational tourism can provide economic benefits, promote environmental awareness, social networking, and become a positive example for the coffee industry as an alternative tourism in Indonesia. Based on the three pillars of sustainability, namely environmental, social and economic, it can be concluded that this coffee shop has become a positive example for the coffee industry as part of tourism in Indonesia.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of VR Training for Crisis Communication Skills Development Among LIS Graduate Students

ABSTRACTThis research analyzes the results of a study that is part of a larger, interdisciplinary, and multi‐institutional project that examines the usability and effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) training for library and information science (LIS) graduate students and professionals in gaining skills for interacting effectively with patrons in crisis. This paper reports on key findings related to the effectiveness of VR training for teaching empathy, confidence, and de‐escalation skills for LIS graduate students. The findings illustrate that VR has the potential to impact LIS graduate education by reaching a wider audience that introduces training in low‐stakes, immersive environments and that does not pose harm to patrons in crisis. This study also contributes innovative approaches that support training in skills including empathy, confidence, and de‐escalation.

Disappearing Afghan Women from Public Spaces — Collapse of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

The present paper attempts to understand the plight of Afghan women under complete absence of women’s rights. Beginning with a brief sketch of the historical past of the Afghan women prior to 9/11, this paper attempts to document their journey through the post-Bonn period including the present situation under the new Taliban regime. The paper is based on secondary sources of information and narratives mainly from media reports. It addresses the situational of women in Afghanistan and how they are positioned in the public spheres, while their basic rights are gradually getting eroded. It is ironical that when the world is looking forward to ushering in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) particularly the SDG-5, a part of the world completely ignores Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality! The purpose of the paper is to highlight the gradual depletion and severe disruption of women’s rights in Afghanistan and understanding the socioeconomic implications of the Taliban policies. Restrictions on women's education, participation in the workforce and closure of women’s public spaces are all gradually coming into force. The paper suggests a few policy recommendations so that the young Afghan girls and women could continue with their education and skill development training and obtain a livelihood option.

Effects of problem-solving skills development training on resilience, perceived stress, and self-efficacy in nursing students: A randomised controlled trial

AimThis study aimed to investigate the effects of problem-solving skills development training for nursing students on their levels of resilience, perceived stress, and self-efficacy. BackgroundAlthough there are many studies on the problem-solving skills of nursing students, few have been based on the social problem-solving model. Most are cross-sectional and descriptive studies. Surprisingly, the number of studies that examine the effects of training for problem solving in nursing students is also quite limited. DesignThis was a single-blind, randomised controlled trial. MethodsThe study was conducted at the department of nursing of a state university in Western Turkey. Seventy-two second-year nursing students initially participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 19.97 ± 1.39 years. Of the participants, 72.2% were women, and 70.8% did not consider themselves academically successful. Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group received problem-solving skills development training based on the Social Problem-Solving Model once a week in a total of seven weeks (eight sessions), in which two sessions were in the last week. Duration of each session took at least 55 min and 150 min at max. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included a personal information form, Resilience Scale for Nurses, Social Problem Solving-Inventory-Short Form, Perceived Stress Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Measurements were performed at three different times: at the beginning of the study (T0), immediately after the training provided to the experimental group (T1), and one month follow-up measurement after the intervention (T2). Repeated-measures analysis of variance and covariance were performed to analyse data. ResultsThe mean post-training and 1-month follow-up scores for problem-solving, resilience, and self-efficacy of the students in the experimental group (the mean of T1 and T2 scores) were significantly higher, and the mean post-training and 1-month follow-up perceived stress scores of the students in the experimental group was significantly lower than those of the control group. ConclusionsThis study concluded that problem-solving skills training based on a social problem-solving model provided to nursing students increased their social problem solving, resilience, and self-efficacy levels and reduced their perceived stress. Therefore, further studies that plan intervention and training programs aimed at improving the social problem-solving levels of nursing students and include social problem-solving courses in university curricula are recommended.

Factors inhibiting the adoption of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry

PurposeThe construction industry is a major economic driver in Malaysia, playing a pivotal role in the developing nations economic growth. Malaysia's reliance on labor-driven construction practices often sees local industry lagging in adopting technological advancements common to the construction sector on a global scale. This study investigates the challenges faced by project players in using new construction industrial revolution (IR) 4.0 technologies and the difficulties in implementing these technologies in construction projects.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey was distributed to 183 practitioners in the Malaysian construction industry. The collected data (N = 121) has been analyzed using statistical software to calculate relative importance index values for the identified factors. A triangulation approach to validate the factors obtained from the survey was conducted with an expert group to ensure there were no additional considerations identified in the study.FindingsThe study results show that the main factors in adopting construction IR 4.0 technologies are 1) high implementation costs, 2) hesitation to adopt technologies, 3) lack of standards, 4) legal and contractual uncertainty and 5) complexity. By investigating these factors, cost and regulation issues can gradually be resolved, with construction firms implementing new technologies, educating workers and ensuring government involvement in training for skill development to support IR 4.0.Originality/valueThe outcome of these efforts to resolve construction productivity would be beneficial in their industry impact on practice and digital transformation. Additionally, the results add to the body of knowledge for construction practitioners and technology developers to work together efficiently on the implementation of construction 4.0 technologies.

A Study on Impact of Skill India on Rural Youth of North East India

The Indian government's "Skill India" initiative sought to empower the youth of the nation by offering them training and programmes for skill development that would improve their chances of finding employment and starting their own businesses. This study aims to assess the effects of the Skill India initiative on rural youth in India's North East. The North East is renowned for its distinctive cultural diversity and difficult socioeconomic conditions, where rural adolescents frequently face few possibilities for employment and education. The findings show that the Skill India initiative has significantly improved the situation of rural youth in the North East. The program has played a crucial role in equipping them with vocational skills, ranging from traditional crafts to modern industries, thereby expanding their employment horizons. Additionally, the initiative has encouraged entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of small-scale businesses, further stimulating the local economy. Moreover, Skill India has fostered a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance among the rural youth, motivating them to take charge of their own futures. As a result, there has been a positive shift in societal attitudes towards skill-based careers, with increased recognition and appreciation for vocational skills. The need for specialized skill development programmes based on regional demands and the need to address gender discrepancies in skill training possibilities are still issuing. Training centers must also be accessible in rural locations.

Multidimensional Poverty and per Capita Income in Uttar Pradesh: A District-Level Analysis

This article makes an attempt to find the extent of linkage between monetary and non-monetary aspects of poverty based on secondary data. The analysis reveals that the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) of Eastern region is the highest among all regions in Uttar Pradesh. The article finds disparity in terms of MPI and per capita income among districts of Uttar Pradesh. This study also identifies that there is negative relationship between per capita income and multidimensional poverty. Therefore, the article suggests that the government should provide employment oriented education and technical training for skill development especially in backward districts to enhance the ability of their citizens to fetch gainful employment and improve their living standard.

A Case Control Study on Prevalence, Sleep Disorder & Life Style of Children with Autism of Bangladesh

Background: This research analyzes the sleeping conditions of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and examines the relationship between common sleep disorders, core symptoms, and developmental phases. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence, sleep disorder & life style of children with autism of Bangladesh. Methods: This case-control study used qualitative and quantitative (Mix-Method) approaches. Sources were primary and secondary. The study conducted in 08 districts in Bangladesh such as Dhaka, Chittagong, Jassore, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Barisal, Sylhet. This study included 400 school going children and the age group was within 3-12 years old and 200 children were from Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 200 children were from Traditionally Developed Children. Results: In case group among the 200 respondents who were the guardian of the children of ASD highest (74%) were mother followed by (24.50%) were father and only (1.50%) were other like brother or sister. In control group (TDC) highest (71%) respondents were mother followed by (16.50%) were father and only (12.50%) were from other like sister or brother. Highest (58.50%) ASD children were within the age of 9 to 12 years and 32.50% were 6 to 8 years old. Only 9% were from (3 to 5) years old. In control group highest (58%) TDC were within the age of 9 to 12 years and 29% were 6 to 8 years old. Only 13% were from (3 to 5) years old. Highest (67%) were male and (33%) were female on the other hand in control group (54%) were male and (46%) were female. In case group, highest (50.50%) were classical autism and highest (69.00%) were referred for test. According to children’s response to social response’s in case group rarely response was 35%, sometimes response was 27.5%, often response was 14.0%, maximum time response was 11.5%, always response was 12.0%. Chi-Square Tests results shows that both slip duration and taking pill among ASD children and TDC are significant which indicate there is certain association of ASD and sleep disorder. Conclusion: ASD Children have certain sleep disorder and challenging life style. Early detection by using effective diagnosis and test required for ASD. ASD children need special care with proper lifestyle management. This study observed that the ASD children have certain creativity especially in handicraft, art and cultural activities. Proper skill development training can improve their creativity. Therefore it is necessary to support them from all part of society. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2023; 49(2): 134-142

Mental training in general surgery: a qualitative review of Australian trainee perceptions.

Mental training is the cognitive process and pedagogical technique of 'viewing' and 'feeling' a task without physically performing it. Its application is well-established within aviation, elite sports and the arts. While surgical trainees often mentally rehearse prior to operating, this technique is yet to be established for educational and skill acquisition purposes. The aim of this study was to investigate trainee awareness of mental training, the use of mental rehearsal, and explore perceived benefits and barriers to its implementation. An exploratory qualitative study design was employed, with semi-structured interviews of general surgical trainees across Australia. Interviews were transcribed and thematic analysis undertaken to identify common themes. A total of 10 General Surgery trainees were interviewed encompassing each Australian state and territory. A consistent finding was that all teaching of operative skills occurs in the clinical environment, without the adjunct of structured practical or cognitive simulation. All trainees reported mentally rehearsing procedures in some capacity as part of personal preparation, and were supportive of implementing formal mental training for surgical skill development. Themes included standardization of training, enhancing training during times of reduced clinical exposure, minimizing anxiety, and improving communication. Implementation was deemed to be most effective through a bank of online mental training resources. Mental training was supported by General Surgical trainees, with perceived potential benefits in multiple domains. To mitigate the main perceived barrier of time constraints, an online method of delivery was felt to be optimal.

Making Ayurveda a Dependable Health-care System in India – Challenges and Potential Solutions

ABSTRACT The subject of mainstreaming Ayurveda has recently come to light in an effort to make the age-long traditional system of medicine as one of the most dependable, respectable, and responsible systems of medicine in India. To improve the health-care delivery scenario of India, mainstreaming of Ayurveda either in standalone or integrative way through scientific and rational approaches way is very much important. Variety of government strategies has been applied to achieve the goal but due to unclear policy and disparities in approach, the mainstreaming of Ayurveda is yet to reach the desired target. This article is an attempt to highlight the importance of Ayurveda in the present era in India with the challenges and potential solutions. The information regarding this article has been collected from various indexed and nonindexed journals along with information from relevant government websites. Proper utilization of the services of Ayurvedic physicians in the government sector, supply of adequate standard Ayurvedic drugs, evidence-based research, and proper skill development training of Ayurvedic physicians to cope up with the recent development in the medical field will not only help in mainstreaming of Ayurveda but will also boast up the health scenario of present India.

An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Metacognitive Skills Development Training at University Level

This was an experimental study that has been conducted while taking BS Physics students from a Public sector university based in Lahore. The independent variable for the study was the Metacognitive skills development strategy (Thinking Aloud) enhanced with Cooperative Learning whereas the students' Metacognitive skills were the dependent variable. The sample (two groups, comprising 35 students in each) for the study has been selected with the help of Convenient Sampling. One of them was the experimental whereas the other was a controlled group. The Quasi-Experimental nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design was used for the conduction of this research. The researcher used a performance test named "Metacognitive Skills Assessment Tool" (MSAT) adapted from (Ali, Siddiqui, & Tatlah, 2020) for the data collection. The results show that the intervention has a considerable impact on the development of university students' metacognitive abilities.

Economic Gains Obtained by the Collectors from Non-Timber Forest Products in the Jammu Region of Jammu and Kashmir

Non-timber forest products (NTFP) income played a vital role in the household economy of forest-dwelling communities. This study used the data from 150 sample households in the three forest divisions of the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir State to analyze the significance of economic gains obtained from NTFPs. Data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews. This study found that NTFP income contributed 29 per cent, and on-farm and off-farm income contribute 16 and 55 per cent to the total household income, respectively. Major NTFPs included Gucchi (Morchella esculenta), Patis (Aconitum chasmanthum), Nag chhatri (Trillium govanianum), Muskbala (Valeriana hardwickii), Banafsaha (Viola canescence), Dhoop (Jurinea macrocephala), Kaurd (Picorhiza kurroa), Zakham-e-Hayat (Bergenia ciliata), Kasrot (Diplazium esculentum), wild honey and Jungli thome (Allium sativum) were collected. Regression analyses showed that NTFP availability, agriculture as the main occupation, NTFP collection experience, and on-farm income positively contributed to the dependent variable. In contrast, the regression coefficient of off-farm income and source of information were negative contributors to the NTFPs' income. The study further suggested that providing education and other skill development training to local people in the collection, storage, and scientific grading of the NTFPs should be conducted.