Set Of Skills Research Articles

STEM Learning Model’s Impact on Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills and Motivation: A Literature Review

The rapid pace of societal advancement necessitates a robust educational foundation to ensure individuals can effectively navigate and contribute to contemporary developments with their skill sets. Education plays a pivotal role in human development, influenced by a range of internal and external factors, all of which are crucial considerations for optimizing the human development process. Quality education is characterized by its ability to impart critical thinking skills and foster a motivation to learn among its students. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) represents a pedagogical model that supports the cultivation of these skills and motivations. By integrating multiple disciplines into a cohesive framework, STEM aims to produce graduates who are competent and equipped for the challenges of the modern world. This literature review provides a systematic examination and discussion of the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of STEM, critical thinking skills, and learner motivation. The evidence suggests that STEM is highly effective in enhancing students' critical thinking abilities and their eagerness to engage in learning, thus establishing it as a valuable educational approach.

Barriers to adopting intracorporeal anastomosis in colorectal procedures amongst Australian general surgeons.

Minimally invasive colonic anastomosis can be performed intracorporeally or extracorporeally with laparoscopic or robotic assistance. In colorectal surgery, choosing the optimal approach is still controversial. Mainly, the debate involves balancing the potential benefits of intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA) with increased technical difficultly with the more straightforward and widely accepted extracorporeal anastomosis (ECA). Both techniques require different skill sets, and this study aims to identify barriers that prevent adoption of ICA. A 31-point questionnaire survey was distributed through the General Surgeons Australia (GSA) platform of active general surgeon in Australia. It was open for 2 months between July and August 2023. Statistical analysis was completed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression. Forty-three general surgeons completed the survey. ECA was the most performed and preferred surgical technique. It was identified that increased operative time is the biggest barrier to completing ICA followed by lack of training and no perceived benefit with ICA. Patient comorbidities did not result in choosing ICA over ECA; however, surgeons with less experience and volume in colorectal surgery were more likely complete ECA in operations with increased technical difficulty. Although ECA is the go-to technique for many Australian general surgeons, it is evident that they may be overlooking the benefits offered by ICA. Further training is required to improve operative times and confidence in the technique. Ongoing research, audits of existing techniques, and updated training will assist surgeons becoming acquainted with the latest evidence and to offer the best care to their patients.

Status and Future Directions for Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease With and Without Pulmonary Hypertension: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

Balloon pulmonary angioplasty continues to gain traction as a treatment option for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease with and without pulmonary hypertension. Recent European Society of Cardiology guidelines on pulmonary hypertension now give balloon pulmonary angioplasty a Class 1 recommendation for inoperable and residual chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Not surprisingly, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension centers are rapidly initiating balloon pulmonary angioplasty programs. However, we need a comprehensive, expert consensus document outlining critical concepts, including identifying necessary personnel and expertise, criteria for patient selection, and a standardized approach to preprocedural planning and establishing criteria for evaluating procedural efficacy and safety. Given this lack of standards, the balloon pulmonary angioplasty skill set is learned through peer-to-peer contact and training. This document is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive statement from key thought leaders to address this gap in the current clinical practice of balloon pulmonary angioplasty. We summarize the current status of the procedure and provide a consensus opinion on the role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in the overall care of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease with and without pulmonary hypertension. We also identify knowledge gaps, provide guidance for new centers interested in initiating balloon pulmonary angioplasty programs, and highlight future directions and research needs for this emerging therapy.

Building Communication Ethics in the Leadership of the Junior State 2 High School in Gorontalo, OSIS Management for the 2022-2023 Period

This article investigates the significance of communication ethics in shaping the leadership dynamics among OSIS (Organization of Islamic Students) administrators within educational institutions. Through empirical analysis, it is revealed that adherence to communication ethics profoundly influences the effectiveness of OSIS administrators, facilitating smooth execution of diverse OSIS activities and fostering strong interpersonal bonds among administrators and members alike. Moreover, the integration of communication ethics fosters harmonious collaboration between OSIS supervisors, teachers, parents, and administrators, thereby cultivating a conducive environment for organizational growth and development. Furthermore, the application of communication ethics within the leadership framework of OSIS administration augments administrators' cognitive capacities, skill sets, and overall achievements, both academically and in extracurricular endeavors. This study underscores the pivotal role of communication ethics in enhancing leadership efficacy and fostering holistic development within the OSIS management milieu.

98 Using youth hippology contest results as a needs assessment as a framework for a train the trainer program

Abstract Land-Grant Institutions and Cooperative Extension Services seek to disseminate science-based information to the general public and strive to develop the next generation of agriculturists. Extension agents across Tennessee implement youth and adult educational programs to build the knowledge and skill sets of producers and youth. However, Extension agents differ in areas of expertise, leaving some counties with minimal ability to provide 4-H horse project members with sufficient content knowledge while agents in other counties are more well versed in equine-specific areas. Youth (n = 224) competed in the 2021 regional 4-H Hippology contest across the Eastern (n = 59), Central (n = 93), and Western (n = 72) regions. Youth competed within their age divisions, where junior (grades 4 and 5, k=60 where k represents number of participants within each age division), junior high (grades 6 to 8, k = 100), and senior (grades 9 to 12, k = 100) divisions competed in written exam and slide identification phases. Contest scores from the Tennessee regional and Eastern National 4-H Hippology contests were used to determine areas of knowledge deficiency. Nutrition, tack, selection, health, and breeds were categories identified as areas in which 4th – 12th grade youth lacked adequate knowledge and a training program and new curriculum was developed and delivered to county extension agents. Statistical analysis was conducted using SAS v9.4 (Cary, NC). Differences were found when comparing across question category (P < 0.0001), age group (P < 0.0001), and year (P < 0.0001). Nutrition questions were most often missed by senior and junior high youth (k = 7.8, 51.94%; k = 7.5, 44.22%) whereas junior youth missed training questions most frequently (k = 4.9, 54.14%). Of the 5 deficient topic areas, selection questions were the lowest percentage missed by senior and junior high youth (k =5.9, 36.81%; k = 7.1, 39.53%) whereas junior youth missed health questions least frequently (k = 4, 39.87%). It was found that training status had no significant on scores from year to year (P >0.05). Despite the lack of training effect, these findings still prove valuable when assessing performance upholding the extension mission of delivering science-based information to the next generation of industry professionals.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE LEVEL OF UPBRINGING BY APPLYING THE DIAGNOSTIC METHODOLOGY OF N. P. KAPUSTIN

In Armenian society, the socioeconomic and political developments result in an active reformation of all facets of daily life. The contemporary school is in modernization process. Any competitive educational institution needs ongoing organizational modifications to be competitive and flexible in the face of changing circumstances. There is a conflict between ideas, moral principles, stances, and points of view when society is updated and reformatted. In this respect, among the methodological and theoretical issues with education, in particular, the issues with personality development, upbringing, and preparation to live in the changing circumstances of a worldwide society, as well as the need to express one's uniqueness, are prioritized. In the schools, a variety of pedagogical processes are continually used. Knowledge acquiring, the development of skills and aptitudes, the formation of a scientific worldview, ideological-political and moral-labor education, the process of students' aesthetic and physical development, and other elements of the entire educational process are all geared toward the formation of a harmonious, fully developed personality. Education as a deliberate process for personality development will involve the growth of a knowledgeable personality, life and active pursuits, and readiness for the standards recognized in society. A welleducated person's requests, substance, and tactics differ depending on the social circumstances. What should a modern individual be like to satisfy the demands of a changing society? This is one of the most crucial concerns in the educational process. How can this be achieved in the school environment during the educational process? Today, more than ever before, it is essential to develop a certain set of skills and expertise in a person as well as work toward making this process the major internal need of a person as well as the objective of society and the state. This can be accomplished through forming new worldviews, idealistic and value systems, safe social norms, and cultural traditions through education. 40 Betty Kilerjian The approach of resolving this issue involves pedagogical diagnostics. This is a collection of measurable diagnostic instruments. methods, exams, and questionnaires developed by the author, whose usage will make it evident how well education and personality development have gone, and which will serve as the foundation for future educational work planning.

Health literacy competency requirements for health professionals: a Delphi consensus study in Taiwan

BackgroundCumulative evidence supports the importance of health literacy in determining the quality of healthcare delivery and outcomes. To enhance health literacy competencies among professionals and alleviate healthcare barriers owing to patients’ inadequate health literacy, evidence-based health literacy competency guidelines are needed for the development of health professionals’ training curricula. The aim of this study was to validate and refine a set of health literacy competencies, including knowledge, attitude, and skills of health professionals, and to prioritize the importance of health literacy practices among healthcare professionals.MethodsWe employed a consensus-building approach that utilized a modified three-round Delphi process conducted in 2017. An online Delphi panel was assembled, comprising 20 Taiwanese health literacy experts from diverse fields such as medicine, nursing, public health, language, and communication. A set of health literacy competencies previously identified and validated by an international panel of health literacy experts was cross-culturally translated.ResultsAfter three rounds of ratings and modifications, a consensus agreement was reached on 42 of 62 health literacy competencies, including 12 of 24 knowledge items, 9 of 11 attitude items, and 21 of 27 skill items. Of the 32 health literacy practices, “avoidance using medical jargon,” “speaking slowly and clearly with patients,” and “using analogies and examples” were deemed most important by the panelists.ConclusionsThe Delphi panel’s consensus helped to identify a set of core health literacy competencies that could serve as measurable learning objectives to guide the development of a health literacy curriculum for health professionals. The prioritized health literacy practices can be employed as indicators of health literacy competencies that health professionals should learn and routinely use in clinical settings.

Previous career choices gave me a robust set of skills to use when becoming a vet.

After an unsatisfying degree in history and a successful career in PR Helen Donald took up the challenge and started vet school, going on to become principal specialist in wildlife health at Natural England.

HOW IT WORKS 5: PHYSIOLOGICAL BIRTH OF THE PLACENTA

In this article I talk about physiological birth of the placenta by exploring the anatomy and physiology of the placenta and its role in childbirth, pairing this with the skills required to facilitate a physiological placental birth. It is important for midwives to understand the anatomy and physiology behind the skill set required to provide care during physiological birth of the placenta and to understand how midwifery practice can influence achieving this for women and birthing people.

Enabling Personalized Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery Through Artificial Intelligence: A Critical Analysis Review.

» The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of orthopaedic surgery holds potential for revolutionizing health care delivery across 3 crucial domains: (I) personalized prediction of clinical outcomes and adverse events, which may optimize patient selection, surgical planning, and enhance patient safety and outcomes; (II) diagnostic automated and semiautomated imaging analyses, which may reduce time burden and facilitate precise and timely diagnoses; and (III) forecasting of resource utilization, which may reduce health care costs and increase value for patients and institutions.» Computer vision is one of the most highly studied areas of AI within orthopaedics, with applications pertaining to fracture classification, identification of the manufacturer and model of prosthetic implants, and surveillance of prosthesis loosening and failure.» Prognostic applications of AI within orthopaedics include identifying patients who will likely benefit from a specified treatment, predicting prosthetic implant size, postoperative length of stay, discharge disposition, and surgical complications. Not only may these applications be beneficial to patients but also to institutions and payors because they may inform potential cost expenditure, improve overall hospital efficiency, and help anticipate resource utilization.» AI infrastructure development requires institutional financial commitment and a team of clinicians and data scientists with expertise in AI that can complement skill sets and knowledge. Once a team is established and a goal is determined, teams (1) obtain, curate, and label data; (2) establish a reference standard; (3) develop an AI model; (4) evaluate the performance of the AI model; (5) externally validate the model, and (6) reinforce, improve, and evaluate the model's performance until clinical implementation is possible.» Understanding the implications of AI in orthopaedics may eventually lead to wide-ranging improvements in patient care. However, AI, while holding tremendous promise, is not without methodological and ethical limitations that are essential to address. First, it is important to ensure external validity of programs before their use in a clinical setting. Investigators should maintain high quality data records and registry surveillance, exercise caution when evaluating others' reported AI applications, and increase transparency of the methodological conduct of current models to improve external validity and avoid propagating bias. By addressing these challenges and responsibly embracing the potential of AI, the medical field may eventually be able to harness its power to improve patient care and outcomes.

A Model for Teaching and Evaluation of Programming Courses in Online mode

To protect community health in the face of the recent spread of COVID-19 epidemic, the world has shifted towards online education. Academics must handle the difficulties presented by the switch from conventional to online learning to preserve the learning process and guarantee that all learning goals are met. One of the key components of engineering education that is significantly impacted using online learning is practical experience. Due to the university's closing and the need for social distance in covid era, students were not able to access physical laboratories. In the present post-covid times, with the rising interest in online courses for skill enhancement and personal growth, institutions and ed-tech companies offering practical courses are finding it difficult to impart programming subjects to students. Another equally important aspect is the choice of right assessment technique for assessing the skill set acquired during the course. This paper proposes a model for conducting lab sessions for practical courses of computer programming, and assessment structure through which coding efficiency of a student can be judged.

Impact of Digitalization on Employment Pattern in India

Digital enablement has proved to be a game changer all over the world. Earlier the concept of Information and Communication technologies (ICT) was confined mainly to services sector in India, however, with the initiation of Digital India programme in 2015, digitalization has entered in all the walks of human life. Studies round the world depict that digitalization has positive impact on economic growth of a nation by driving entrepreneurial innovation and productivity. Though it has impacted various economic parameters, but the present study will try to analyze its impact on employment in India, with special reference to restructuring of employment and changes in job composition in the aftermath of digitalization. On one hand, it leads to creation of new skilled jobs and on the other hand, it also leads to replacement of routine work and other cyber security risks. Thus, an attempt is made to evaluate the change from the perspective of labor markets and ability of people to adapt to the changing employment pattern in the country and responsibility of education sector to reform according to the changes in required skill sets demanded by the industry. Introduction of digital skill set in higher education curriculum can help in enhancing efficiency and flexibility in labor markets and bridging the digital skill gap in India. The study shows that digitalization has the potential to reduce gender gap in employment and also provide vocational training opportunities to youth which can help in harnessing the benefits of demographic dividend. The Government should aim at reducing digital divide by improving accessibility to internet in both urban and rural areas.

Institutional Arbitrageurs: The Role of Product Managers as a Locus of Change in Journalism

The modern news industry demands a continuous stream of products ready to meet audience needs; the emergent newsroom role of product manager serves to prioritize them by providing a holistic perspective on an organization’s goals. Product professionals bring in new skill sets and help to bridge the divide and align the priorities among editorial, business, and technology functions, serving as a locus of change in journalism. This sets the stage for institutional complexity where actors struggle to make decisions due to competing logics, which are socially constructed rules created to normalize behavior. This article thus focuses on the dynamics of change in a complex environment by examining news product professionals as institutional arbitrageurs, which are actors who bring competing logics together to create value during a time of complexity. This framing raises questions regarding the locus of change in journalism and aims to further understand the tactics used by actors in a complex environment such as the field of journalism. A qualitative study using interviews with digital journalism’s product professionals is used to address this phenomenon, which allows for a theoretical contextualization of the dynamics of change in journalism and specifically, how product managers act as a locus of change using their roles to manage complexity by bringing incompatible logics together to leverage differences between them.

Wits Wellness Facilitates Engagement and Self-Efficacy for Practicing Healthy Behaviors

ABSTRACT Most adults 65 and older have one or more chronic health conditions and 11% are at risk for or have changing cognitive abilities. Also, more adults are socially isolated, increasing their risks for adverse health effects. Classes that build self-efficacy for increasing healthy behaviors and social engagement are important for older adults’ health and well-being. Wits Wellness, a 12-week evidence-informed workshop series, was designed to encourage social interaction, intellectual engagement, and healthy behaviors. Participant-level feasibility and acceptability were examined with a survey (N = 164) and six focus groups (N = 22). Content analysis was conducted on the survey and thematic analysis was utilized for the transcribed focus groups. Participants were satisfied with Wits Wellness and described how the course is intellectually engaging, facilitates social interaction, and encourages practicing healthy behaviors/skills. Focus group findings revealed that combining enjoyable intellectual activities with health information was acceptable and feasible. Participants appreciated the opportunity for social engagement, and Wits Wellness increased their confidence to engage in healthy behaviors. Participants also described continuing to participate in healthy and socially engaging activities after the workshop ended. Course improvement suggestions include having a skilled facilitator to manage online etiquette, offering activities that appeal to diverse skill sets, and offering shorter sessions for younger older adults.

Digital transformation in banking: The HR perspective on managing change and cultivating digital talent

Digital transformation in the banking industry has become imperative for staying competitive in today's fast-paced technological landscape. This review explores the human resources (HR) perspective on managing change and cultivating digital talent within the banking sector. In the era of digital disruption, banks are redefining their business models and processes to embrace the advantages of emerging technologies. The focus is not only on implementing advanced digital solutions but also on reshaping the workforce to navigate this transformative journey successfully. The role of HR in this context is pivotal, as it involves orchestrating organizational change, fostering a culture of innovation, and nurturing a pool of digital-savvy talents. Managing change is a critical aspect of digital transformation, and HR professionals play a key role in ensuring a smooth transition. This involves creating awareness, fostering a change-ready mindset, and aligning employees with the strategic objectives of digital initiatives. HR teams are instrumental in designing and implementing training programs to upskill existing staff, enabling them to adapt to the evolving digital landscape. Cultivating digital talent is another essential aspect that demands the attention of HR departments in banking institutions. Identifying, attracting, and retaining individuals with the right skill sets is crucial for building a workforce capable of driving digital innovation. HR strategies should focus on developing a talent pipeline that aligns with the organization's digital goals, encompassing not only technical expertise but also fostering a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability. This review sheds light on the HR perspective in the digital transformation journey of the banking industry. It emphasizes the importance of managing change effectively and cultivating a workforce equipped with the digital skills necessary to propel the sector into the future of finance.

Head of the Municipal Administration: Vectors of Leadership Influence

Much has been written about leadership in the system of government; however, not enough attention has been paid to the unique role of the head of the municipal administration (HMA). This article argues that the complexity of the HMA’s position stems from the fact that the incumbent must operate in three different directions simultaneously: downward (by issuing orders to subordinates), outward (working with citizen groups, the media and other governments), and upward (working with mayor and council). Leadership in each of these areas requires a different set of skills, so an effective HMA must be able to play in different registers. 1. The difficulty with the HMA situation is that there is not the same training ground for developing those skills that exists for running an organization. Chief executive officers typically find that they need to acquire and develop these skills once they become chief executive. 2. The position of the HMA is unique because it is located in the neck, located at the center and narrowest point of the hourglass of the municipal government organization. Often, the HMA, as a technical specialist, is forced to take responsibility and play a leadership role in relation to the political leadership on any issue. As a result, this person is both a leader and a manager, bearing, akin to the biblical Job, the burden of responsibility for the state of affairs in the municipality entrusted to him. However, to whom much is given, much is asked, and not for words, but for deeds, since responsibility for their implementation is the price that the HMA pays for power.

The Multi-Skilled Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem: A Systematic Review and an Exploration of Future Landscapes

Abstract The Multi-skilled Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (MS-RCPSP) is a complex and multi-faceted problem that involves scheduling activities whilst considering various resource constraints. These constraints include limited availability of workers, equipment, and materials, with each activity requiring a minimal set of skills to be executed. Furthermore, for a better resemblance to reality, workers/machines are assumed to be multi-skilled/multi-purpose posing another dimension of complexity to the problem. The objective is to minimize project duration, cost, or other relevant criteria while accounting for the inherent resources flexibility. This paper provides a systematic review of the literature pertaining to MS-RCPSP, and an in-depth analysis of 171 papers published between 2000 and 2021 inclusive. The conducted bibliometric analysis identifies the top contributing authors, most influential papers, existing research tendencies, and thematic research topics within the field. In addition, this review highlights different aspects of the MS-RCPSP, spanning the significance of performance measures, solution approaches, application areas, and the incorporation of time constraints. While project completion time, cost, and tardiness are common performance indicators, other measures such as multi-skilled staff assignment and schedule robustness are also deemed important. Although various methods have been employed to solve the MS-RCPSP including exact and approximate approaches, the selection of the most-suited approach depends on the problem’s scale, complexity, and constraints, necessitating careful consideration of each method’s strengths and weaknesses. Interestingly, several studies have jointly addressed resource and time constraints in the context of MS-RCPSP, often considering tardiness, and have proposed different algorithms, models, and metaheuristics to tackle these challenges. This paper clearly highlights research gaps and promising avenues for future research. This work provides valuable insights for project managers to effectively schedule tasks in the presence of multiple flexible resources.

A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF CAREER CHANGE: HOW A FORMER EFL TEACHER BECAME A VIRAL SKETCH ARTIST

This article presents the results of a study on the experience of one participant, a former teacher of English, who transformed herself into a viral sketch artist. The study was part of a larger research project that explored the factors influencing the career-change decision-making process, which collected data from a sample of 10 alumni in two years. The article reveals that further attention is paid to supporting teachers, especially the less-experienced ones, at their workplace. Some recommendations and strategies for mitigating teacher burnout are also provided. Furthermore, the findings suggest that in addition to providing professional knowledge and developing specific skill sets, tertiary education should nurture a growth mindset, life-long learning habits and skills, and resilience. In this way, a tertiary education can build a strong foundation, capable of launching students into success after graduation.

Enhancing Generic Skills Development in Higher Education in the Era of Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence

The recently developed large language model artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, are likely to become widely used over the next few years as core tools in many areas of business. Higher education graduates will need to be adequately prepared with the necessary generic skills to exploit this technology and a detailed understanding of the risks of using it and related ethical aspects to maximize their employability. Higher education institutions will need to develop training to support this and a conceptual multi-layer framework is proposed for generic skills development in higher education relevant to the emerging new era of large language model AI. This model encapsulates traditional generic skills training for employability, the extended skill sets needed for operating as independent knowledge-workers in increasingly fragmented working contexts, and the new sets of skills in areas such as prompt engineering, output verification and bias detection, which are needed specifically for operating as effective users of advanced AI systems in business.

Identifying critical employability skills for employment success of autistic individuals: A content analysis of job postings

AbstractThis study aimed to examine the literature on the skill sets of autistic individuals and determine how these skills align with current and projected future labour market needs. Based on a literature review, researchers identified the following skill categories common to autistic individuals: visual skills, attention to detail and systemizing composite skills. Researchers then gathered aggregated data on occupations and industries from over 90 state and federal sources in the United States. Next, they collected data on the most in‐demand jobs, their industries and relevant skills by analysing hundreds of millions of online job postings. The results indicate the most viable occupations aligned with each skill category. There is minimal available research using labour market data to generate special education goals and transition plans for autistic students. By providing educators and practitioners with critical information regarding viable employment pathways, all stakeholders can more effectively and equitably prepare autistic individuals for the 21st‐century workforce.