Human Resource Training Research Articles

In Memoriam - BrJAC mourns the death of Prof. Dr. Carol Hollingworth Collins and recognizes her great contribution to the Analytical Chemistry in Brazil

Professor Carol Collins graduated in Chemistry from Bates College (1952) and obtained her PhD in Organic Physical Chemistry from Iowa State University of Science and Technology (1958), when she was introduced to the recently developed gas–liquid chromatography. She conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin and later worked on radiochemistry and nuclear medicine at the Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Western New York Nuclear Research Center in Louvain (Belgium) and Southwest Asia. Professor Collins came to the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) with her husband, Kenneth Collins, in July 1974, during the university’s first decade, and played a leading role in consolidation of the Institute of Chemistry at Unicamp and in the growth of chemistry and analytical chemistry in Brazil. Her first line of research in Brazil was radioanalytical chemistry, later focusing on chromatographic techniques, initially applied to the products of radiochemical reactions and radiation chemistry. Subsequently, her attention was directed to the preparation of stationary phases for liquid chromatography. She gained remarkable achievement in the area of chromatography that allowed her to publish two books that are very popular in Brazil: "Introduction to Chromatographic Methods" (1987) and "Fundamentals of Chromatography" (2006). Her scientific and technological contributions have been recognized through several awards, including the “Marie Curie Award” from the American Association of University Women and the “Simão Mathias Medal” from the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ). She also received honors in recognition of the contributions of Unicamp's 40th anniversary, SBQ's 30th anniversary, a tribute from the Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, the National Meeting of Analytical Chemistry, the School of Separations and the Brazilian Symposium on Chromatography and Related Techniques (SIMCRO) Medal. For her outstanding performance and leadership in the creation and consolidation of the Analytical Chemistry Division of the Brazilian Chemical Society, her name was recognized in the Carol Collins Medal given to each National Meeting of Analytical Chemistry since the 2018 edition. Professor Collins was also a full member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Sciences of São Paulo, and received the title of Professor Emerita of Unicamp on 14 May 2012, in addition to being Emeritus Researcher at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Apart from her scientific competence, some characteristics shaped her personality and made her very popular among her colleagues and students: her vast gourmet knowledge, keen taste for caipirinha and coffee, infallible memory, great love for her work and for Brazil, dedication to science, analytical chemistry/chromatography, kindness as a person and her incessant search for justice. She was always receptive to clarifying the doubts of students, teachers and interested parties, which she did with great pleasure, characteristic of those who like to teach and transmit knowledge. The contributions of Professor Collins to the training of human resources, the consolidation and development of the Institute of Chemistry at Unicamp and the analytical chemistry/chromatography sector in Brazil and abroad are immeasurable. Her brilliant trajectory will leave a huge legacy that is difficult to measure and she will remain forever in the memory of those who were fortunate enough to live with her.

The Teacher Development: The Case Study of A Local Polytechnic Vocational College

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a crucial role in the structure and philosophy of Vietnam’s education, contributing significantly to the training of human resources with practical knowledge and technical skills, which well aligns with the policy orientation of the national economic development. After having transferred the governance to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, TVET now has a relatively solid legal frameworks and initial stable development. However, the quality of TVET teachers is still not as high as expected. This study, through a case study, with both qualitative and quantitative methods, argues that although sufficient in quantity, TVET teachers are is still weak in quality. Most teachers meet both professional qualifications and additional requirements in English ​​and Information Technology, but their ability to use and apply these skills in the teaching is limited. The survey also shows that TVET institutions are doing a better job of managing teachers than attracting and providing necessary professional development for their teachers.

Is the Australian primary healthcare system ready for the Rheumatic Heart Disease Endgame strategy? Data synthesis and recommendations

Is the Australian primary healthcare system ready for the Rheumatic Heart Disease Endgame strategy? Data synthesis and recommendations

Strategy Development and Deployment in Private Universities – A Case of Srinivas University, India

Purpose: The design and implementation of strategies in Universities provide formal and informal arrangements to coordinate academic and administrative planning and implementation in order to achieve its objectives. It also provides a sophisticated learning atmosphere wherein students can develop and improve their leadership and teamwork skills, creativity and intellectual powers, and passion in learning by providing a high standard in imparting education. Methodology: An exploratory research design is used to conduct a case study. The necessary information is gathered from the literature review. The Google Scholar search engine is used to conduct a literature review in order to establish a strong conceptual framework for this article. Results & Outcome: To be a leader among universities and to develop students who emerge as leaders with competence, conscience, and compassion by providing them with a solid education and high ethical and professional standard. Strategies employed by the University help students to mould academically empowered and job-ready professionals in different fields in society or industry. It also helps universities to contribute to the national building by developing a pool of trained human resources in various fields and allowing them to build and promote a more humane, just, and sustainable world for the future generation. Originality: A case study of analysing strategy development and deployment process in a University. Type of the Paper: Case Study & Analysis.

Strategi Penanggulangan Gangguan Kawasan Konservasi Di Taman Nasional Bunaken (Studi Kasus Di Pulau Mantehage)

This research aims to explore the factors that cause disturbances in conservation areas and determine strategies for dealing with disturbances in Conservation Areas on Mantehage Island, Bunaken National Park, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The factors causing the disturbance were obtained through observation, questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Furthermore, a SWOT analysis is used to formulate a strategy for overcoming disturbances based on the factors that cause disturbances that have been identified. It was found that the factors causing disturbances in the Bunaken National Park area were: weak law enforcement; lack of trained human resources (Forest Police); limited facilities and supporting infrastructure; and the economic limitations of the local population. Based on the results of the research, the strategy that can be used is the SO Strategy, which uses all the strengths of the organization to take advantage of opportunities. The strategy that can be used is the development of conservation through the protection and enhancement of the conservation of the TNB area by coordinating with communities, groups, institutions and government and developing a conservation partnership program on Mantehage Island through tourism development.

An Assessment of School Plant Management and Covid-19 Mitigation for Quality Assurance: Experience From Kwara State

The study assessed school plant management and COVID-19 mitigation for quality assurance in Kwara State public primary schools. In the study, a descriptive survey research design was used. In Kwara State public primary schools, 390 teachers were chosen using a multistage sampling technique. The study used a self-designed and validated questionnaire titled "SFMCQ" to collect data, and the index's reliability coefficient was 0.82. The results showed that the level of school plant management for COVID-19 mitigation in Kwara State public primary schools was moderate (55.9%); the government's measures to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are the provision of stationed washing hand basins (76.5%); training and re-training support for human resources (61.3%); hand sanitizers (58.2%); school fumigation (52.2%); and the level of compliance with the government's measures A significant relationship existed between school plant management and COVID-19 mitigation in the schools (r =0.921, df = 389, P < 0.05). The study concluded that school plant management moderately enhanced COVID-19 pandemic mitigation for quality assurance in the schools. As a result, as nice as the government's measures are, there is a need for the government to develop a more robust contingency plan for COVID-19 mitigation and other emergencies that may disrupt the education system in the near future.

PROFCAST: DIGITAL DIDACTIC RESOURCE IN THE TEACHING OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction: As in other countries in the world, the social confinement derived from COVID-19 has led to a significant alteration in the work of higher education institutions in Mexico, this led to the suspension of face-to-face school activities and the development and implementation of new teaching-learning strategies, such as the use of digital teaching resources.
 Objective: The objective of this work is to present a strategy that favors the teaching-learning process during and after confinement due to COVID-19.
 Materials and Methods: A search was carried out in the school databases Dialnet, Redalyc, Scielo, Scopus and Google in a time range from 2017 to 2022. Through the following keywords: "digital teaching resources", "podcast of chemical engineering", "Profcast" and "virtual engineering education".
 Conclusions: Chemical Engineering teachers should consider developing and implementing the Profcast as a viable teaching-learning strategy for the training of human resources.

Analysis of Human Resource Management in Improving Teachers’ Competence in Early Childhood Teaching at Schools

This study aims to explain several implementations of Human Resource Management to improve the competence of early childhood education teachers, namely: human resource planning, training and human resource development. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews and documentation taken from teachers and headmaster. Post-data collection analysis used a data reduction pattern, data display, and data verification. The main points of the research results are: (1) the human resource planning system is carried out by analyzing all activities or workloads that must be carried out by all school components. (2) human resource training and development carried out still tends to be a formality limited to success whether or not the training was implemented, and not yet oriented to the effects of the post-training that was carried out, it was able to change for the better or not the behavior and performance of the participants towards organizational goals

A Study on the Competency-Based Education of Lecturers in Universities of Technology and Education

Education and training are critical components for the development of high-quality human resources. Teachers are the most important factor in determining the overall quality of education and training system in any country. As a result, in order to improve the quality of human resource training, it is necessary to first improve the quality of teacher education. It is necessary to have a contingent of teachers who are capable of teaching according to the approach to practicing competence; that is, they must know how to accurately determine the standards of practice competence of the students and then design programs, organize teaching, and evaluate teaching results according to those competency standards in order to train qualified human resources to practice. This study resulted in the development of a scale to evaluate teaching in the direction of approaching the performance capacity of technical pedagogy universities. The results also revealed that both lecturers and students had access to competency-based education during the entire academic duration. The old methods, on the other hand, were still used extensively and frequently up to 90-100 percent of the time in the teaching process. Fifty to one hundred percent of modern methods and materials, however, have not yet been fully explored or utilized. The study recommends arranging adequate funds to universities for conducting additional research into other aspects of teaching and learning to ensure performance improvement.

Current status of glanders in Brazil: recent advances and challenges.

Glanders is an infectious disease that causes serious damage to the equine production chain in countries where it occurs endemically and poses a risk to public health. This study aimed to conduct an integrative review of the advances in the knowledge of glanders in Brazil over the last three decades since its re-emergence. Documentary research was conducted for the period between the years 2000 and 2022. SCOPUS and PUBMED databases were used to search for scientific articles, dissertations, and thesis, in addition to the Brazilian Digital Library of Thesis and Dissertations (BDTD). A total of 41 documents were retrieved, including 12 dissertations, five theses, and 24 scientific articles. The Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE) group provided a noteworthy amount of material on this topic (25 documents, four theses, three dissertations, and 18 scientific articles). During this period, ten dissertations, one thesis, and six scientific articles published by other groups in other states of the Federation were also identified. It was concluded that there was a significant number of scientific publications with relevant data on the clinical, epidemiological, pathological, microbiological, serological, and molecular characteristics of glanders disease in Brazil. Additionally, training of human resources regarding this disease led to an increase in the nucleation of research groups, especially in the northeast region of Brazil. Despite significant advances, new research groups and specific funding are still needed for the development of more accurate diagnostic methods, immunizing production, training of veterinarians to recognize the disease, and more robust programs to control and eradicate the disease in Brazil.

The Effect of Financial Capital, Labor and Social Capital on The Income of Culinary Smes in Jagakarsa District

MSMEs need encouragement from all parties in Indonesia to develop into an economic power in society. One type of UMKM is the culinary industry which represents Indonesian culture regarding variations in taste and people's tastes for authentic food from various regions. During the Covid-19 pandemic, culinary MSMEs in Jagakarsa District, South Jakarta, experienced a decrease in income. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the effect of financial capital, labor, and social capital on the income of culinary MSMEs in Jagakarsa District.This research is an analytical survey with a quantitative approach, using a sample of 84 SMEs taken from the population using an accidental technique. The research instrument uses a questionnaire constructed by researchers based on variable indicators. Data analysis using multiple linear regression was carried out with software applications on computer devices. The results showed that financial capital, labor, and social capital had an independent effect on the income of MSME actors, with figures of 0.394, 0.792, and 0.234. Financial capital, labor, and social capital have also proven to have a joint effect in increasing the income of culinary MSMEs in Jagakarsa.The conclusion that can be conveyed is that MSMEs need stimulus from various parties, especially from the government and stakeholders to develop. Stimulus can be in the form of policies, capital, and training for human resources to behave hygienically because the food industry is related to health problems. Keywords: taste, taste, presentation, typical Indonesian food

Perceptions of and challenges faced by primary healthcare workers about preconception services in rural India: A qualitative study using focus group discussion.

BackgroundProviding preconception care through healthcare workers at the primary health care level is a crucial intervention to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, consequently reducing neonatal mortality. Despite the availability of evidence, this window of opportunity remains unaddressed in many countries, including India. The public health care system is primarily accessed by rural and tribal Indian population. It is essential to know the frontline healthcare workers perception about preconception care. The study aimed to identify barriers and suggestions for framing appropriate strategies for implementing preconception care through primary health centers.MethodsThe authors conducted a qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs) with 45 healthcare workers in four FGDs (8–14 participants in each), in four blocks of Nashik district. The transcribed discussions were analyzed in MAXQDA software using the Socio-Ecological Model as an initial coding guide, including four levels of factors (individual, interpersonal, community, and institutional) that influenced an individual's behavior to use preconception care services.ResultsHealthcare workers had some knowledge about preconception care, limited to adolescent health and family planning services. The interpersonal factors included heavy workload, stress, lack of support and co-operation, and paucity of appreciation, and motivation. The perceived community factors included poverty, migration, poor knowledge of preconception care, lack of felt need for preconception services, the influence of older women in the household decision, low male involvement, myths and misconceptions regarding preconception services. The identified institutional factors were lack of human resources, specialized services, logistics, and challenges in delivering adolescent health and family planning programs. Healthcare workers suggested the need for program-specific guidelines, training and capacity building of human resources, an un-interrupted supply of logistics, and a unique community awareness drive supporting preconception care services.ConclusionMulti-level factors of the Socio-Ecological Model influencing the preconception care services should be considered for framing strategies in the implementation of comprehensive preconception care as a part of a continuum of care for life cycle phases of women.

P-053: SICKLE CELL MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Purpose: Introduction: Sickle cell disease management is a public health problem in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300,000 of the 500,000 annual births with sickle cell gene, in the world live in Africa, particulary in the sub-Saharan region. The risk of infant mortality is 50% to 80% in the lack of quick and appropriate care. In Senegal, the gene frequency is estimated at 10%, with 0.5% of annual births of major forms, (1700 newborns per year). In order to improve the management of this disease, Senegal State and Monaco Principality have co-financed a dedicated structure: Ambulatory Care Unit for Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease (USAD), in the National Children Hospital Albert Royer in Dakar, as part of a project with a partnership agreement. The main missions are care, training and research. Materials and methods: Methods: In order to share the results of the first four years, we used data from the project’s activity reports and the Hospital’s Medical Information Service. Results: Results: between 2017 and 2020, 14899 consultations were carried out, on average: 3700/year, including 4604 Emergencies, on average 1151/year and 1062 new cases, on average: 265/year. During the same period, 743 long-term hospitalizations were carried out, an average of 186/year. The number of daily hospitalizations was 2686, an average of 672/year. In 2020, according to SIM statistics, the management of sickle cell disease occupied the 1st place in specialized consultations at the hospital, and was the 1st reason for hospitalization in the two main general pediatrics Units (Unit M and Unit K). About the laboratory, 4099 complete blood counts were performed with 3063 Hb electrophoresis and 797 thick drops. Concerning the training of human resources, 8 paediatricians were certified in the management of sickle cell disease. In addition, 64 doctors and 82 nurses received capacity building. Advanced training courses were organized for 6 nurses and a laboratory technician. Associative activities made it possible to organize 28 talks with 2,831 people made aware of sickle cell disease. Three communications plan development workshops were organized with 60 people as well as training in social communication for 90 members of the association with the production of 1,800 awareness leaflets on sickle cell disease. Conclusion: Discussion and Conclusion: Sickle cell disease is a neglected disease that can be functionally or life-threatening. Its management requires a national and international commitment. The State of Senegal and the Monegasque Cooperation have contributed to improving the diagnosis and supported. However, the main challenges remain the sustainability and the implementation of neonatal screening, as part of a national program to fight against sickle cell disease. Keywords: sickle cell disease, management, cooperation. The authors do not declare any conflict of interest

The Role of Human Resource Planning, Promotion and Training in Human Resource Management Performance Evaluation of Soft Drink Manufacturing Industry in Sudan (2008-2013)

The Role of Human Resource Planning, Promotion and Training in Human Resource Management Performance Evaluation of Soft Drink Manufacturing Industry in Sudan (2008-2013)

Access to Radiation Therapy: From Local to Global and Equality to Equity.

The discipline of radiation oncology is the most resource-intensive component of comprehensive cancer care because of significant initial investments required for machines, the requirement of dedicated construction, a multifaceted workforce, and recurring maintenance costs. This review focuses on the challenges associated with accessible and affordable radiation therapy (RT) across the globe and the possible solutions to improve the current scenario. Most common cancers globally, including breast, prostate, head and neck, and cervical cancers, have a RT utilization rate of > 50%. The estimated annual incidence of cancer is 19,292,789 for 2020, with > 70% occurring in low-income countries and low-middle–income countries. There are approximately 14,000 teletherapy machines globally. However, the distribution of these machines is distinctly nonuniform, with low-income countries and low-middle–income countries having access to < 10% of the global teletherapy machines. The Directory of Radiotherapy Centres enlists 3,318 brachytherapy facilities. Most countries with a high incidence of cervical cancer have a deficit in brachytherapy facilities, although formal estimates for the same are not available. The deficit in simulators, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists is even more challenging to quantify; however, the inequitable distribution is indisputable. Measures to ensure equitable access to RT include identifying problems specific to region/country, adopting indigenous technology, encouraging public-private partnership, relaxing custom duties on RT equipment, global/cross-country collaboration, and quality human resources training. Innovative research focusing on the most prevalent cancers aiming to make RT utilization more cost-effective while maintaining efficacy will further bridge the gap.

Training and Development in Times of Automation: A Conceptual Roadmap for HRM

As automation of machines proceeds with high acceleration, human resource management (HRM) is challenged to prepare the organization for a “real” collaboration of humans and machines. In order to develop appropriate coping strategies and control systems for HRM, we design a conceptual roadmap for training and development in times of automation in the near and far future. We equally draw from management and computer science research by combining technical-centered and human-centered approaches for training and development. By conceiving humans and machines as complementary actors in the organizations of the future, we suggest four training directions. Our roadmap emphasizes that a fully integrated management of human and machine resources enables HRM to optimize and evaluate the collaborative development of machines and humans. Our research underlines the importance of combining human resource training and development with the progression of automation.

Empowering Bupda Reform Access In The Management Of Village Land Assets In Sesetan Village

This research was preceded by the aim of identifying and analyzing access to BUPDA reform for the empowerment of village land asset management in Sesetan village for the formation of customary BUPDA (BUPDA) so that it can prosper its krama Potential has not been optimally utilized for funds to support Tri Hita Karana activities in Indigenous Villages. The professionalism of human resources has not been optimal for managing potential. It was identified that there was a need for funds for indigenous villages to preserve customs and culture based on the teachings of Hinduism, which had increased, not optimally managing the potential of palemahan professionally for their welfare. The needs analysis aims to overcome problems in the empowerment of the Sesetan indigenous village for interest and overcome unemployment by implementing modern management with the establishment of business units and the appointment of pedalling as well as the application of information and communication technology as a medium of communication with stakeholders. The empowerment of indigenous villages will be achieved if participation and a shared commitment to make changes for the better. Potential is empowered through education and human resources training as an element driving the change.

Efficiency in the cath lab: Pursuing value-based improvements following a sociotechnical approach

IntroductionCardiac catheterization laboratories (cath labs) are commonly designed to achieve the best clinical outcomes while being efficient. This study develops methods to support healthcare managers in analyzing the added value of improvement measures, following a value-based healthcare (VBHC) framework. MethodsBased on a sociotechnical approach, the applied methods aimed to increase efficiency, reduce duplication of tasks, cut costs, and improve patient care, while creating a more inclusive and trusting decision making process. Within the process of building a multicriteria evaluation model, meetings, interviews, and a decision conference were designed. In parallel, a workflow discrete event simulation model was built to replicate current patient flow and activities and to reproduce the impact of implementing improvement measures and variations in human resources. ResultsFour evaluation criteria were considered for workflow improvement: contribution to the efficiency of the admission process, compliance with schedules, agility among procedures, and human resources training. The designed improvement measures sought to 1) improve the start-up of the day, 2) improve pre-exam assessment, and 3) improve staff training. Results prioritize ‘Measure 2’ and demonstrate that improving human resources allocation increases efficiency and offers significant cost savings. ConclusionsThe proposed solution is in line with VBHC principles, as it improves efficiency and care delivery while optimizing costs. Simulation was an effective tool to replicate and explore possible changes. Multicriteria modeling proved to be a useful approach for a transparent prioritization and redesign of improvements in the healthcare sector.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE AUCTION SERVICES (E-AUCTION) AT KANTOR PELAYANAN KEKAYAAN NEGARA DAN LELANG (KPKNL) BEKASI CITY

Electronic government and electronic government, namely a change in the manual system of government to an electronic one, one example is the Online auction (E-auction), which is an auction site and procurement of goods based on electronics/online through applications or websites and can be used for executable auctions, non-auction mandatory execution, as well as voluntary non-execution auctions. In addition, they can bid online via the internet on their cell phones without having to be present at the auction venue or auction office, accessible whenever and wherever they are because it is more efficient in time, accommodation and transportation to the auction place. This online auction is conducted via e-mail so that auction participants can bid repeatedly without interference from outside parties outside the auction, unlike conventional auctions where other people can interfere or participate in bidding on the auction price until the time specified. set out. This study aims to implement the e-auction and analyze the obstacles that occur and the efforts to overcome obstacles at the Bekasi City State Wealth and Auction Service Office (KPKNL). The research paradigm is Constructivism, a case study research design. Using the purposive sampling technique, qualitative research methods with data collection techniques using observation and in-depth interviews. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the online auction system (e-auction) in Bekasi has been used since 2015 until now, with the implementation of the system running quite well due to annual human resource training, more complete facilities and infrastructure, and fast service. responsive. However, deficiencies such as a lack of socialization about the website and the auction sales target are still not achieved.

A methodology for technological appropriation

This article summarizes the results of a project that integrates scientific and educational research in the engineering field. It originated from a technological appropriation process of Physical Deposition in Vapor Phase (PVD), in which students from the Faculty of Engineering have been involved to reach a level of technological entrepreneurship skills development. For this purpose, a theoretical-methodological strategy based on integrative projects was designed and implemented which seeks to contribute to student qualification in formative research. The conclusions point out the importance of establishing cross-sectional theoretical-practical elective courses in the faculty to direct students towards technological appropriation that allows to create a hotbed of research and choose to write their senior thesis in these areas to contribute to the training of human resources.