Development Of Technical Skills Research Articles

Development of technical skills in simulated cerebral aneurysm coiling.

Endovascular surgical procedures require visual-spatial coordination in workspaces with restricted motions and temporally limited imaging. The development of the skills needed for these procedures can be facilitated by 3D simulator-based training. Cerebral angiography (CA) has lagged behind in this training approach due to the lack of validated, realistic training models, relying strictly on clinical case exposure frequency ("number of hours logged") as a means of assessing proficiency. The ANGIO Mentor visual-haptic simulator is regarded as an effective training tool, however, this simulator has not been tested thoroughly in its ability to train interventional skills. In particular, the details of the aneurysm coiling process during simulation-based training have not been assessed. In this study, 12 novice medical students were given simulation-based diagnostic CA training until a procedural plateau in performance, established in our previous work. Subsequently, they were trained using video tutorials and written instructions to identify, measure and intervene with cerebral aneurysms using endovascular coils. Over the span of 6 sessions, participants were assessed on their procedural task time, coiling quantity and quality, and perforation rates. Prior to commencing the study, participant spatial ability was assessed using a mental rotation test (MRT) and used as a comparative baseline for the performance analysis. We found that all individuals were able to perform the procedure faster after 6 sessions, reducing their average time from 42 to 24 minutes. Coil success rate improved over from 82% to 88% and coil packing rate remained consistent at 30% throughout testing. High perforation rate seen at the start of the study showed a trend of decreasing over the latter sessions, however, over half of aneurysms were still being perforated by the novice participants. No change in aneurysm coiling quality was found, with a slight decrease in number of parent artery coil protrusions. High MRT individuals were better able to establish necessary tools prior to coiling, however, no other MRT-specific changes were seen. This work identifies the utility of simulation-based CA training in identifying the particular difficulties trainees experience in learning procedural skills, including prevention of perforations, proper positioning and success of coils within the aneurysm.

The role of community service-learning on the development of technical students' essential soft skills: Case Study at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Soft skills are essential abilities that help individuals succeed in their careers and personal life. Technical students, in particular, must possess a variety of soft skills to be successful in their chosen fields. This study examines the role of community service-learning (CSL) in the development of essential soft skills among technical students of the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City. The study employed a qualitative approach and involved interviews with faculty, staff, and students who have participated in CSL activities. A total of 150 respondents, which included 50 teachers and 100 technical students who had participated in a community service learning project, participated in the study. Results of the study showed that CSL had a positive effect on the development of essential soft skills among technical students. The participants perceived the CSL activities as a valuable source of learning, which enabled them to gain a better understanding of their subject and to develop important soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skill. The study also revealed that the CSL activities provided the students with an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills, as well as to gain a better understanding of the community in which they were working. The analysis of the results also divulged the pedagogical potential of service-learning as an effective teaching tool. This is of particular importance to employers who are seeking more knowledgeable personnel in the job market. The study suggests that a more comprehensive approach to service-learning should be incorporated into educational programs in order to maximize student outcomes at higher education level.

The stress, satisfaction and fulfilment of early career pharmacists - a qualitative analysis of a survey on their professional and personal lives.

This study aims to examine and develop a better understanding of (1) the factors that affect the stress of both their professional and personal lives, (2) the aspects of professional and personal life that affect their satisfaction and fulfilment and (3) what they need to achieve satisfaction and fulfilment in their professional and personal lives. A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire contained 8 questions designed to collect qualitative data on the factors affecting the stress, satisfaction and fulfilment in the professional and personal lives of early career pharmacists (ECPs). Questionnaire responses were analysed using a qualitative content analysis approach and themes describing influential factors were developed. Some of the factors that contribute to the stress, satisfaction and fulfilment of ECPs were identified. The stressors identified include the workplace environment and relationships with colleagues, the demands of a pharmacist career, the lack of career advancement pathways, job insecurity, relationships and their weaknesses. Factors contributing to satisfaction and fulfilment included supportive work environments and relationships, being appreciated and making a difference, growth, supportive relationships and self-care. Supporting the well-being of ECPs is important for a resilient, engaged and effective pharmacy workforce. Key interventions include eliminating job insecurity, establishing clear career pathways, improving work environments and relationships and investing in the development of clinical, technical, communication and managerial skills.

Assessing Opportunities for Self-Study and Out-of-Class Activities in a Prescriptive High Contact-Hour Engineering Curriculum

Contribution: This work identifies some attributes of a prescriptive high contact-hour engineering curriculum that could be limiting the development of core skills among engineering students. The findings are put together to develop a guideline for curriculum review that optimizes characteristic student academic hours for in- and out-of-class educational activities. Background: One of the identified factors that contribute to developing core technical and soft skills among engineering students is the amount and nature of the academic workload stipulated by the curriculum. An implication of a curriculum with a high quantity of instruction (QI) (class contact hours) is a deficiency in self-directed learning; an activity believed to support the development of critical thinking and lifelong learning skills among students. Research Question: 1) How does the QI of a prescriptive high contact-hour engineering program affect the time for self-study (TSS)? 2) Are there some features of the curriculum of such programs that can be adapted for controlling QI and TSS? Methodology: A narrative review of a curriculum guideline document was carried out. Using an earlier proposed model that expresses TSS as a function of QI, an analysis of TSS and QI characteristics of six universities awarding the same engineering degree was presented. Findings: Given an average weekly contact hour of 27.75, students in the studied engineering programs are likely to have 60% less TSS in comparison to global counterparts. By addressing some characteristics of the curriculum, these numbers can be improved for more out-of-class activities that foster the development of core technical and soft skills.

Influence of Academic Admission Qualifications on Student Skills Development in Public Technical Training Institutions in Kenya

Technical education skills development is one of the strategies Kenya needs for the achievement of sustainable transformative development. The role the technical institutions play in the achievement of this goal cannot be significant without relevant academic admission qualifications. The objective of the study was to examine the influence of academic admission qualifications on student skills development in public technical training institutions in Kenya. Focusing on Diploma final year 2021 students Clothing Technology and Building and Construction Technology, the study population included 49 technical institutions recognized by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority, Kenya National Examination Council, and Higher Education Loan Board (HELB) not later than 2018, 49 principals, 348 lecturers and 4,999 students from which a sample of 11 principals, 100 lecturers and 100 students was determined using Fisher (1998) and Bartlett et al, (2001) sample determination formulae. Simple random sampling method was used in sample selection. Contacted participants included 8 principals. 80 lecturers and 80 students. response rate included 100% for principals, 69(86.25%) for lecturers and 70(87.5%) for students. The study was anchored to the Convergence parallel mixed research design. Data was collected by means of questionnaires, document analysis guide and interview schedules. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in collecting, analyzing and reporting the findings. Hypothesis test results revealed that ( H 1 ) there is a statistically significant relationship between academic admission qualifications and student skill development in which P= ≤0.001, Alpha 0.05 . Qualitative results supported these findings as there were several referrals and fails at the KNEC technical results and student grievances over challenging course work content, inadequately trained lecturers and challenging national examinations. The study concluded that Kenya cannot entirely rely on the approved academic admission qualifications in the achievements of sustainable transformative development. The study recommended a review of the open admission policy to diploma level of learning, investment in technical education research, involvement of subject lecturers in the selection of students to TTI with KUCCPS and proposed a perceptual model of TTI curriculum implementation suitable for addressing academic admission qualification issues related to skills development inherent in the TTIs in Kenya. Keywords: Academic admission qualifications, Kenya, Kenya national examination Council, Skills development, Technical education, institutions, Technical institutions DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-6-10 Publication date: February 28 th 2023

Concepção e programação de um jogo de vídeo educativo. Um estudo de caso no Ensino Primário

This article show an experience of creating a "serious game" video game in a multilevel classroom of a rural school located in the province of Malaga (Spain) during the 2018/19 school year. In order to know the limitations, weaknesses and potentialities inherent in a project of this complexity and to analyze the perceptions, learning and educational experiences of the students. We have used a qualitative methodology. From a methodological perspective, throughout the entire school year, in-depth interviews and discussion groups have been carried out in which all the students and teachers who have been involved in the project have participated. The analysis of the information provided mainly shows limitations related to teacher training and that the design and creation of a video game contributes to the development of technical, curricular, attitudinal and transversal skills, abilities and knowledge in students. In conclusion, the creation of video games in the classroom brings personal, curricular and professional benefits to the students, however, it is necessary, on the one hand, to expand the offer and improve the training quality of the teaching staff -initial and continuous-, and, on the other On the other hand, promote the development of educational projects that facilitate the involvement of agents outside the center.

Training on Congenital 3D Cardiac Models - Will Models Improve Surgical Performance?

Technical skill development in congenital heart surgery (CHS) is challenging due to numerous factors which potentially limit the hands-on operative exposure in surgical training. These challenges have stimulated the growth of simulation-based training through the development of 3D-printed models, providing hands-on surgical training (HOST). From its inception in 2015, the models used in the HOST program have constantly improved, and now include valvar/subvalvar apparatus and better materials that mimic real tissue. Evidence shows that deliberate, regular simulation practice can improve a surgeon's technical skills across the spectrum of CHS. Furthermore, surgical trainees who undergo simulation training are able to translate this improved performance into the operative environment with improved patient outcomes. Despite evidence to support the incorporation of simulation methods into congenital training, its widespread adoption into training curricula remains low. This is due to numerous factors including funding, lack of dedicated time or proctorship and access to models-all of which can be overcome with the newer generation of models and committed trainers. Training programs should consider incorporating simulation-methods as a routine component of congenital training programs.

A Qualitative Study on the Role of Constructive Feedback in the Development of Individual Skills in Startup Environments

This study aims to investigate the role of constructive feedback in the development of individual skills within startup environments. The focus is on how constructive feedback can enhance technical and soft skills, increase job satisfaction, improve work processes, and elevate self-efficacy among startup employees. A qualitative research approach was adopted, involving semi-structured interviews with 20 participants from various startups in Tehran. The participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Data were analyzed using NVivo software to identify key themes and sub-themes through content analysis. The findings reveal that constructive feedback significantly contributes to the development of technical and soft skills, enhances job satisfaction, and improves work processes. Participants reported that constructive feedback helps in identifying strengths and weaknesses, promotes continuous improvement, and fosters a positive organizational culture. Challenges such as resistance to feedback and cultural differences were also identified. Constructive feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing individual skills and organizational performance in startups. To maximize its benefits, it is essential to provide timely, clear, and culturally sensitive feedback. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of constructive feedback and its implementation across different cultural contexts.

Demographic Characteristics as Determinants of Poverty among Informal Food Vendors (IFV) in Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines

The paper assessed the socio-demographic profile of informal food vendors and its associated influence on their economic status. The respondents were categorized as poor or non-poor based on their annual per capita income. Information gathered from 200 vendors through direct interview were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, weighted means, percentages, Chi-square test, effect size, and probit regression model. Results showed that the respondents are at their productive age. Most of them are married females who have reached secondary level. The effect size and chi-square test demonstrated a small significant association between household size to the economic status of the vendors respectively. Additionally, Probit analysis revealed that the relationship of household size to the economic status of the vendors was negatively significant. On the other hand, educational attainment was positively significant thus, attaining an additional education or years of training may reduce poverty among informal food vendors. To achieve this, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) could offer entrepreneurial and technical education programs. These initiatives may encompass vocational training, such as food processing and food handling, as well as business management courses focused on areas like product development and marketing, importantly for women.

Методичні засади розвитку технічних умінь у навчальному процесі середніх спеціалізованих закладів освіти наукового спрямування

Методичні засади розвитку технічних умінь у навчальному процесі середніх спеціалізованих закладів освіти наукового спрямування

A Study on Impact of HRM Practices on Organizational Performancewith special reference to IT Companies in Hyderabad

The study explores the critical relationship between HRM practices and the performance oforganizations, with a specific focus on IT companies in Hyderabad. This research delves into thedynamic and competitive landscape of the IT sector and aims to shed light on how HRM strategiesimpact organizational success. Through an in-depth analysis of HRM practices such as recruitment,training, performance appraisal, and employee engagement, the study highlights their pivotal role inattracting and retaining top talent within IT firms. The research emphasizes the need for HRMpractices to align with the unique requirements of the IT industry, including technical skilldevelopment and adaptability. By investigating these aspects, the study provides valuable insightsfor IT companies in Hyderabad and similar tech hubs, offering actionable recommendations foroptimizing HRM strategies to ensure sustained organizational performance, growth, andcompetitiveness. A sample of 186 responses was gathered with the help of structured questionnairein few IT companies existing in Hyderabad. This study encapsulates the key objectives and findingsof the comprehensive study, making it a valuable resource for HR professionals and IT industrystakeholders seeking to enhance their understanding of the HRM-performance relationship.

Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development: Evidence from Business Students

Due to globalization, business education has evolved into a corresponding educational system to produce macrobiotic entrepreneurs with a high degree of independence. Besides that, some people object to business education, which surprisingly increases unemployment. Therefore, the present study was carried out to examine the impact of skill acquisition on entrepreneurship development. The quantitative research method, survey questionnaire, and convenient sampling technique were used in this study. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among management students in the Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet. By applying the formula prescribed by Almeda et al. (2010), 407 students were taken as the sample size. In the case of the questionnaire, two types of questions were formulated to collect demographic and variable-related responses from respondents. In this study, the researcher found that conceptual skills and technical skills have a positive and significant (CS: P-value 0.000 < 0.05; TS: P-value 0.000 < 0.05) impact on entrepreneurial development. Thus, the designed alternative hypotheses H1 and H3 were accepted. Similarly, the study found that human skills have no significant impact on entrepreneurship development (HS: P-value 0.144 > 0.05), which means that the designed alternative hypothesis H2 was rejected in this study. In addition, the present study offers valuable insights to consider on conceptual and technical skills development instruments to the students rather than human skills that foster entrepreneurial capabilities. More specifically, students, faculty members, researchers, and government agencies will benefit from the results of this study.

Techniques of surgical hemostasis and sealing after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

Background. The kidney cancer treatment remains cornerstone problem in our country for healthcare. Survival results of partial nephrectomy as a radical nephrectomy are similar in groups of patients with the same morphological features and was confirmed by previously results: “indications for nephron-sparing treatment of kidney cancer is determined with the degree of resectability, assessed subjectively by surgeon and his experience, ambitions and technical capabilities. It does not depend on oncological prognostic factors”. This thesis is actual due to oncological preoperative factors and limited only by tumor size. Therefore, development of technical capabilities, techniques and skills expand our capabilities in organ-preserving treatment.Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bipolar coagulation with fibrin glue in comparison with the standard technique of surgical suture to the area of non-ischemic partial nephrectomy.Materials and methods. This is prospective trial which had included the results of treatment of 121 patients who received partial-nephrectomy for localized kidney cancer from 2015 to 2017 at the N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology. Two variants of hemostasis were used in the work: standard surgical (surgical suture) and electrohemostasis with an additional hemostatic component (fibrin glue). Among the selected patients, there were no patients with a single kidney and a pronounced violation of the excretory function of the organ.Results. The groups were comparable in terms of tumor size (р = 0.09), morphometric characteristics according to the R.E.N.A.L. scale (p = 0.07), no differences were found in clinical and morphological staging. The use of electrohemostasis with a hemostatic glue component did not significantly affect at the excretory function of the kidney, assessed on the 3rd and 10th days after laparoscopic non-ischemic resection, which indirectly confirms the functional safety of the tested technique (р >0.05). The groups did not differ significantly in terms of the blood loss, hemotransfusions (р = 0.067), and none of delayed bleeding was found which indicates the reliability of electrohemostasis using an adhesive composition.Conclusion. We proposed a patent “Method of surgical hemostasis in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy” RU2654402C1 by combining bipolar coagulation in the 90 W-effect 7–8 mode and hemostatic fibrin glue (SURGIFLO, PERCLOT). Used adhesive compositions complement the achieved electrohemostasis, and also provide sealing of the area of the resected kidney tissue.

Reforming Islamic Education in Iran: Creating An Emancipated and Creative Generation

This research focuses on the theme of Islamic education reform in Iran, which aims to produce an emancipated and creative generation. The Islamic Republic of Iran has implemented a series of education reforms that prioritize the development of technical and vocational skills, entrepreneurship, interpersonal skills, and the cultivation of students' character and morality. The goal of these programs is to prepare students to face the challenges of the global job market and to advance the Iranian economy. Moreover, the Iranian government has introduced a series of initiatives to promote critical thinking and creativity in its education system. For instance, it has integrated modern technology into its educational system, established research centers and incubators, and encouraged student participation in extracurricular activities. As a result of these reforms, many Iranian students have emerged as successful graduates in various fields, including technology, science, business, and arts. Therefore, this abstract concludes that the Islamic education reform in Iran has been successful in creating a generation of students who are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in the global job market and contribute to the advancement of their country's economy. Furthermore, it has also fostered a culture of critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among students, which will be critical to the country's continued progress in the future.

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

This award is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas will be considered, as will research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. Original integration of existing theories or knowledge is also eligible for consideration. In previous years, this award was called the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge. The name was changed in 2003 to better describe this award. The 2022 recipients of the APA Professional Contributions Awards were selected by the 2021 Board of Professional Affairs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Ordinary students, extraordinary results: What factors affect student participation in experiential opportunities in Competitive Teams?

McMaster University has recently made major investments in competitive engineering teams. Student participants in the teams benefit from technical skill development, career relevant experiences, and leadership opportunities. However, the number of students involved in these activities is currently limited, and we would like to serve more students with these programs. The objective of this work is to better understand the factors associated with participation or non-participation in the competitive teams. The research team studied both competitive team participators and non-participators through quantitative and qualitative methods (mixed-methods). The first (qualitative) stage of the study was an online 15-question survey. Students who fully completed the survey had the option to participate in focus groups. Overall, the students’ responses were more similar than they were different. The differences between the groups were: Hours per week on extracurricular, Do not currently have enough time, Existing extracurriculars of interest, Do not have time due to religious or cultural activities, Prefer to work alone, and Feel welcome in engineering. The small number of significant differences between groups is an encouraging finding, because it means that the barriers to broader participation in the teams may be small. If the students who currently participate are similar to the non-participants, similar excellent learning outcomes may be possible. The quantitative findings were examined for insights to establish best practices for encouraging broad participation.

Real subsumption, cultural insurgence and social re-composition

This article looks at the crisis of the classical workers movement from the mid-1970s, and workers’ contribution to the emergence of new radical political and cultural theory from the 1980s in the ongoing struggle of workers against value relations. I deal with four intersecting areas: the neo-liberal attack on the cost of labour power in the Global North; the social, cultural and technical re-composition of the working class globally; the expansion of the participation of a diverse working class in higher education; and the changing function of real subsumption as workers and non-workers are incorporated into value relations through an ideology of economic self-reliance and the new entrepreneurial ethos. From this re-composition emerges the fundamental moving contradiction of our times: the increase in expectation of autonomy with the development of new technical skills across the working class and access to higher education, and the social and cognitive realities of the new economy and new digital culture: a precarious world of automative ‘non-work’, underemployment, passive consumption and deskilling. This conflict between the expectation of autonomy and realities of value production, has, I argue, been one of the driving forces of workers’ contribution to the new radical culture and theory since the 1980s.

REVIEW: THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF PAI TEACHERS

Abstract
 The purpose of this article is to discuss the role of educational administration in improving teacher professionalism. Educational administration is a set of activities to collect, record, procure, reproduce, send and store various information materials for organizational purposes and consideration for leaders in making appropriate decisions or policy steps. In this case the need for a professional spirit in working with it emphasizes a mental attitude in the form of commitment from a job that becomes his profession. Someone who is a professional will always try to improve and realize the quality of his work. The Contribution of Educational Administration in Improving the Professionalism of PAI Teachers, Educational administration has five contributions in developing the professionalism of PAI teachers, namely: (1) time management, (2) classroom management, (3) stimulates innovation, (4) stimulates technical skills development, and (5) the concept of transforming students.
 Keywords: Education Administration, PAI Teacher Professionalisme

Technical Agriculture Skills Teachers Need to Teach Courses in the Plant Systems Pathway

Agricultural teacher education programs are designed to prepare competent teachers who are ready to teach students in public schools. One aspect of agricultural teacher education is ensuring teachers are ready to lead instruction in various aspects of school-based agricultural education (SBAE), such as teaching students various technical agriculture skills. As part of a larger study, we used a three-round Delphi study to identify the technical agriculture skills SBAE teachers in Illinois and Iowa need to effectively teach courses in the Plant Systems pathway within the broader Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster. A panel of 27 experienced SBAE teachers nominated by their colleagues contributed data for our study. Eighteen teachers participated in all three rounds. At the conclusion of our Delphi study, we identified 82 technical agriculture skills. To help ensure teachers are competent and prepared to teach courses in the Plant Systems pathway, we suggest several approaches agricultural teacher educators should consider: (1) facilitating opportunities to implement technical agriculture skill development opportunities within agricultural teacher education programs, (2) engaging with agricultural faculty who teach technical agriculture courses to pre-service teachers, and (3) using our list of 82 skills as a springboard to facilitate future scholarly inquiry on the topic. While our results are not generalizable beyond the SBAE teachers in Illinois and Iowa, we do believe our findings are valuable to SBAE stakeholders. To enhance generalizability and provide a more thorough exploration of teachers’ technical agriculture skill needs, replication of our study should occur in other states.

Decentralization of Training and Development Practices and Employees Performance in Constitutional Commissions in Kenya

Human Resource Management strategies and practices vary but are all interrelated. They include planning, acquisition, development, integration, compensation, maintenance and separation. Kenya’s public sector faces a lot of pressure to enhance their performance levels as well as accountability and transparency in their operations. To do so, various agencies have adopted different strategies of decentralized HR practices and functionalities including decentralized training and development practices. How well the independent commissions manage their programmes to achieve their objectives is crucial to their success. Despite proof of devolved HR practices being beneficial, there is little research on the effect of devolving HR practices on the performance of employees. Based on this background, the study sought to examine the relationship between decentralization of training and development on employee performance in constitutional commissions in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design and targeted the heads of departments and HR coordinators and technocrats from the 10 constitutional commissions in Kenya resulting in a target population of 206 respondents. Census sampling was adopted and as such all the 206 respondents formed the sample of the study. Data used in the study was collected using structured questionnaires and was tabulated and analysed using SPSS Version 22. Qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means, standard deviation and was used to show the characteristics of the variables being investigated. The study also computed inferential statistics which included bivariate correlation and multiple regression analysis and they were used to show the association between the dependent and the independent variables. Analysed data was presented using tables and charts. The study found that decentralization of Training & Development significantly affects employee performance in constitutional commissions in Kenya. Furthermore, it was established that organizational culture significantly affects the relationship between decentralization of Training & Development and employee performance in constitutional commissions in Kenya. The study recommends constitutional commissions in Kenya to provide Training & Development opportunities to its employees. This is achieved by offering various forms of Training & Development such as management development, soft and technical skills development and well as Training & Development on personal effectiveness. Keywords: Decentralization, Training & Development, Employee Performance, Constitutional Commissions