Training Of University Students Research Articles

COMPLEX BASES OF DESIGNING EQUIPMENT FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS

The materials of the article consider examples of opportunities for determining the goals of training for university students in the educational program Hotel and Restaurant Management and Chemical Engineering in order to develop complex disciplines of modern food technologies for the components of complex innovative projects based on situational tasks. When writing the article, the experience of teaching the disciplines General Food Production Technologies, Food Chemistry, Modern Food Technologies, Commodity Science and Procurement Management, Fundamentals of Equipment Design at the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" at the Department of Integrated Technologies, Processes and Devices in 2002–2024 was used. Complex systems fordetermining the components of the discipline have determined the competence and quality of the material, and theissues considered are overlooked through the prism of one's own creative perception, which makes the material especially valuable. The developments were carried out using modern highly effective scientifically based technologies for the production of mayonnaise varieties, for example, from varieties of classification-identification analysis, general concepts and requirements to varieties of methodology for determining quality level indicators, their assessment through the selection of analysis algorithms and calculations at different stages of production and use of the resulting products.

Change gently: an agent-based virtual interview training for college students with great shyness

Virtual Reality (VR) training systems are gaining popularity for psychological and skills training. Shy college students may perform poorly in interviews due to a fear of being evaluated, anxiety about real interview scenarios, and a lack of interviewing skills. In response, a pre-training environment (VR training system) was designed and developed, combining Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET, simulating a safe and controlled real interview environment) with biofeedback therapy (intuitive multimodal assessment and feedback). Virtual agents can play a positive role in psychological intervention and skill training. Different personalities of interviewers may help shy individuals overcome interview anxiety and enhance their interviewing skills. Therefore, we created virtual interviewer agents with three distinct personalities based on Eysenck’s personality theory. We improved on existing methods for designing agent personality traits by defining expressive traits (e.g., different physical, behavioral, and verbal traits) and reactive traits (differential evaluative feedback based on the user’s mental state). This self-training system requires no additional labor and provides initial training for shy college students prior to actual interviews. Ultimately, we recruited and selected 16 shy college students who underwent three VR-simulated interviews using our system. Expert evaluation and physiological measurements were employed to assess their interview anxiety and performance. The results of the user study indicate that our agent-based VR training system effectively assists shy college students in overcoming interview anxiety and improving interview performance.

Project-Based Learning: an Effective Strategy for Improving Critical Thinking in Universities

Purpose: This research evaluated critical thinking in university students using the application of a learning with projects educational program as a strategy. Theoretical Framework: It was based on the theoretical foundations on critical thinking, being the basis of the study of cognitivism, as well as on the relationship between critical thinking and higher education, as a goal of university education, to promote the development of higher thinking based on criticism, innovation and creativity. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design was developed with the participation of 60 university students from the Faculty of Education of a public university in the Loreto region of Peru. Results and Discussion: A significant relationship was found between the educational program learning with projects and critical thinking (p<0.005) in which the training of university students in critical thinking competencies partially had this relationship. The results indicated that the university students who were part of the study had better competencies in the development of critical thinking. Research, practical and social implications: It can be stated that project-based learning is important to improve problem solving and informed decision making skills as competencies in university students to respond to the challenges of the 21st century. Originality/value: This study contributes original value to the field of undergraduate formative study by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of the project-based learning educational program to improve critical thinking in Peruvian university students.

Developing Strategies to Promote Physical Fitness for University Students

Background and Aims: The physical fitness problems of university students must be paid great attention to. As the backbone of training university students, how to guide the students to exercise scientifically and achieve the best physical fitness for effect has become an urgent problem for physical educators in universities and universities. The objective of this research was to develop strategies to promote physical fitness for university students. Methodology: This research is mixed methods research. The population for this research includes 5,275 first-year students enrolled at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies for the 2023 academic year. Using the Taro Yamane formula, the sample size was calculated to be 371 university students. The questionnaire was distributed to 371 university students to investigate the problems and current situation of physical fitness of university students. After that, 7 experts were invited to develop a question framework for a focus group. 10 experts conducted a focus group to develop the question framework for use in the Delphi consensus, and 19 experts were invited to conduct a two-round Delphi consensus, to develop the strategies to promote physical fitness for university students. Finally, a connoisseurship method was used to confirm the developed strategies with 9 experts. The data gathered from the questionnaire were analyzed using the average and standard deviation, while consensus data were evaluated through the median and interquartile range. The established criteria for consensus required a median of ≥ 3.50 and an interquartile range of ≤ 1.50. Results: The strategies to promote physical fitness for university students were organized into 6 key aspects and comprised 51 factors. These 6 key aspects include: (1) Policy and Administrative Support, (2) Physical Education Curriculum and Programs, (3) Facilities and Equipment, (4) Engagement and Motivation, (5) Monitoring and Assessment, and (6) Sustainability of Fitness Programs. Conclusion: The study emphasizes a thorough strategy for improving university students' physical fitness by addressing program sustainability, policy, curriculum, facilities, motivation, and assessment. These six tactical elements guarantee a balanced, encouraging atmosphere for sustained health and fitness.

Variable Resistance Training Combined With Static Traction Computer Vision Applied in Neck and Shoulder Rehabilitation Training for College Students

This study evaluates the effectiveness of static traction combined with variable resistance training in rehabilitating college students with neck and shoulder diseases. Ninety students were randomly assigned to receive either static traction alone or combined therapy. Visual analogue scale (VAS), neck disability index (NDI), cervical range of motion, electromyography (EMG), and soft tissue parameters were assessed pre- and post-treatment. Both groups showed improved VAS and NDI scores post-treatment, with greater enhancements in the combined therapy group. Cervical range of motion, EMG values, and soft tissue parameters also favored the combined therapy. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (P<0.05) between groups. Static traction combined with variable resistance training effectively improves neck and shoulder function, reduces pain, and enhances rehabilitation outcomes compared to static traction alone. This approach shows promise for optimizing rehabilitation in college students with similar musculoskeletal conditions.

Training University Students in Social Responsibility. A Qualitative Study on a Practicum of a Social Subject

The subject "Social Responsibility" is designed to instil a commitment to Sustainable Development Goals among future professionals. The social practicum of the subject consists of 50 hours of service at associations attending the most vulnerable. The aim of this study is to analyse the meaning of this practicum on the lives of alumni who are now working professions. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted with the participation of 20 people who met the inclusion criteria. The sample was collected using convenience and snowball sampling. The average age was 32 and 60% of the participants were women. Data analysis was carried out in line with Giorgi's (1997) proposal and according to COREQ (2007) guidelines to ensure the quality of the study. The participants indicated that the practicum was a very significant experience in their lives, in which they discovered values such as empathy, justice and respect. They also developed greater social awareness, especially their sensitivity towards the vulnerable or those with disabilities, while also helping them to be more open-minded towards other realities and, in general, to mature. Finally, the participants noted that they learned to regard their profession as a service to society.

Study on the impact of pranayama cum aerobic training of college students on body fat

Study on the impact of pranayama cum aerobic training of college students on body fat

The knowledge, training, and willingness of first year students in Xuzhou, China to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional study.

Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can significantly improve the rate of return of spontaneous circulation in patients with cardiac arrest. Since first year students with no specific academic background are energetic and quick to learn, many Chinese schools offer first-aid training course including CPR to them before they start school. However, data on CPR knowledge, training, and willingness among first year students are lacking in most regions of China, which makes the effectiveness of CPR training unknown. To evaluate first year students' knowledge level, training experience and rescue willingness for CPR of first year students in Xuzhou, and to analyze the influencing factors of CPR knowledge level and rescue willingness of first year students in Xuzhou. A cross-sectional study. A total of 9,887 first year students from three universities in Xuzhou city were selected by multi-stage random cluster sampling method. A self-designed five-part structured questionnaire was used to investigate the knowledge, training and willingness of CPR among first year students. Independent sample t-test, χ2 -test and Logistic regression were used for data analysis. The average score of CPR knowledge was 2.44 (±1.60), 99.13% of the respondents were willing to participate in CPR training, and 66.25% had received CPR training. Respondents with rural household registration, relatives who had suffered from serious diseases, relatives engaged in the medical profession, good self-rated quality of life, CPR training, and willing to CPR training had higher CPR knowledge levels. 76.77% of the respondents were willing to perform bystander CPR. Women, those who had received CPR training, and those who were willing to receive CPR training were more willing to help patients with sudden cardiac arrest. Lack of first aid knowledge and skills (82.61%) was the biggest obstacle hindering respondents from performing rescue. Most of the first year students of Xuzhou University in China have CPR training experience and have a strong willingness to train. Most are willing to perform bystander CPR, but have a low knowledge level. Colleges and universities can adopt diversified training methods, make plans for regular CPR retraining and other strategies to improve the quality and effect of CPR training for college students.

Modern Specialist Training Within the Context of the Problem-Based and Informational Approach (Exemplified by Teaching a Foreign Language)

Today’s challenges modern society deal with require the use of an international language to solve problems of an economic, political, scientific, academic, and sociocultural nature. The authors highlight the importance of a foreign language knowledge emphasizing its additional resources for the professional development of future specialists. The paper subject is the process of foreign language teaching within the frame of a problem-based and informational approach while training university students. The authors look at the process of foreign language mastering at different education levels and analyze the components of the discipline work programs such as “Foreign Language”, Foreign Language in Professional Sphere”, “Foreign Language for Scientific Communication”. The paper theoretical significance is presented by the analysis of the basic concepts of problem-based learning and its importance not only for the successful mastering of a foreign language, but also for the successful vocational training of future specialists who meet all the requirements of the global labor market. The authors also substantiate the relevance of foreign language training for students in the frame of the problem-based and informational approach, and also present the specifics of its implementation. The practical significance of the work is demonstrated by the series of problem-based tasks using different models of problem-based situations for teaching foreign language reading and listening. According to the researchers, such tasks can be used both for developing a foreign language communicative competence and professional qualities of future specialists who have creative thinking and are able to cope with any problems in various non-standard situations in different spheres of human activity.

Influence of interpersonal relationship on subjective well-being of college students: The mediating role of psychological capital

Background Nowadays, the contradiction between the rapid improvement of people’s material living standard and the loss of spiritual pursuit or the increase of pressure is becoming more and more serious.With the impact of the new corona-virus pandemic, the employment situation of college students is more severe. This leads to the growth of psychological problems and alienation behavior of college students. In the promoting positive psychology and enhancing the happiness of the whole people, the relationship between interpersonal relationship and subjective well-being of college students is an interesting and valuable research topic. Methods The structural model with AMOS21.0 was used to verify the mediating effect of psychological capital between interpersonal relationship distress and SWB from the survey data of 673 college students. Results The interpersonal distress has a negatively correlated with psychological capital and SWB, while psychological capital has a positively correlated with SWB. Psychological capital has Partial mediating effect between interpersonal distress and SWB, and the indirect effect accounts for 57% of the total effect. Conclusion This study indicates that schools should pay attention to education and intervention in psychological capital, except for strengthening knowledge and skill training of college students in how to communicate with others.

Individualization of foreign language training of university students using digital educational technologies

Individualization of foreign language training of university students using digital educational technologies

Research on the Construction and Practice of Health and Physical Fitness Training Courses for College Students Guided by Occupational Characteristics

With the rapid development of the social economy, the demand for talents is also constantly increasing, especially the demand for healthy physical fitness of college students. However, there are certain problems in the current curriculum of health and physical fitness training for college students, such as a lack of specificity and weak practicality. Therefore, this study is guided by professional characteristics and explores the construction and practice of health and physical fitness training courses for college students, in order to provide theoretical basis and practical reference for the reform of physical education courses in vocational colleges. This study conducted in-depth analysis of the physical fitness needs of different occupational groups through literature review, expert interviews, and other methods, in order to determine the goals and content of the health and physical fitness training course for college students. On this basis, a curriculum system for healthy physical fitness training for college students has been constructed, including aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility training, balance training, and speed and agility training, among other aspects. This course system aims to comprehensively improve the health and physical fitness level of college students, enhance their career adaptation ability. A college student health and physical fitness training course guided by career characteristics can significantly improve the physical fitness level of college students, enhance their health status, and enhance their career adaptation ability. In addition, the curriculum system also has high practicality and pertinence, which can meet the needs of different occupational groups for health and physical fitness training. This study also puts forward some suggestions for the reform of physical education courses in vocational colleges. Strengthen the construction of the curriculum system, pay attention to the practicality and pertinence of the course content; Pay attention to the construction of the teaching team, improve the professional competence and teaching ability of teachers; Strengthen school enterprise cooperation, fully utilize enterprise resources, and improve the practicality of the curriculum. This study, guided by professional characteristics, explores the construction and practice of health and physical fitness training courses for college students, providing a certain theoretical basis and practical reference for the reform of physical education courses in vocational colleges. In future education and teaching work, we should continue to deepen curriculum reform, improve the quality of talent cultivation, and meet the demand of society for high-quality talents.

DISEÑO Y VALIDACIÓN DE UNA HERRAMIENTA PARA MEDIR ACTITUD, COMPORTAMIENTO Y COMPROMISO ÉTICO ANTE LA AGENDA 2030 Y LA SOSTENIBILIDAD EN LOS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

Aware of the need for training on the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs as part of the comprehensive training of university students, the need arises for tools to assess the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes and commitments of students with these subjects. Method: An instrumental design was carried out combining content validity through expert judgment with construct validity based on Exploratory Factor Analysis through the application of the questionnaire to a pilot group of 351 university students from 10 Spanish universities (7 public and 3 private universities). Results: The results showed a scale of 23 items with three factors (knowledge, affectivity, and action), which allow measuring the knowledge and commitment of young people to sustainability. Conclusion: This tool presents evidence of validity and reliability for its application in Spanish university students; and fills the existing gap in the literature with respect to tools on sustainability and ethical commitment.

AI in the development of research skills in postgraduate studies

In the 1970s, technology opened horizons to the educational field, not only to problematize about it and its impact on teaching and learning, but also to expand the resources available to teachers to enhance their pedagogical mediation. However, it would be in the 21st century when the development of digital technology came to enhance the use of ICT for educational purposes, up to Artificial Intelligence, to build bridges that favor its incorporation into teaching at the higher level. Thus, in the field of disciplinary training, the strengthening of knowledge and research skills must include the effective use of technological resources in the training of college students. This article reports some results of a study whose objective was to analyze the attitudes that graduate students have about the use of AI in their education. The study had a quantitative approach with a descriptive transactional non-experimental design, in which 118 subjects participated, distributed in 10 Higher Education Institutions, 5 of them public and 5 of them private. Among its results, the uncertainties that the participants of the study have regarding the use of AI can be appreciated, while recognizing its ease and the attractiveness of a technology that requires specialized skills, responsibility in its use and cognitive processes typical of research.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TRENDS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC SPECIALTIES

Education refers to the spheres of human activity that are most susceptible to digitalization. Within the framework of this article, the trends of digital transformation of foreign language training of university students of non-linguistic specialties are considered in the context of education 4.0, including digital space, digital technologies, and directions of the organization of educational activities. Longitudinal observations, pedagogical experiments, and analysis of educational data have been used in the research. The results suggest that the use of advanced digital learning technologies contributes to the activation of interaction between professors and students in an electronic educational environment, personalization of the educational process, increased motivation for the independent cognitive activity of students, as well as the formation of a wide range of competencies during foreign language training. Digital technologies in a foreign language(s) training, which are implemented in the educational process of the university and constitute a scientific and methodological foundation in the development and use of all types of digital educational resources, are identified. The expediency of their introduction to foreign language teaching is substantiated. One of the most effective directions of digital transformation is the introduction of virtual reality technologies. The analysis of the current use of VR technologies in the electronic educational environment of the university shows the positive impact of immersive on the cognitive functions of students.

PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR TRAINING PHYSICS IN INSTITUTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRE-HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

The article highlights relevant aspects of training future teachers of physics in institutions of professional pre-higher education, vocational education and modelling of practice-oriented tasks. The authors justified the importance of modernizing the content of relevant programmes of the "Physics" discipline, considering the profession of students at professional colleges and lyceums. It is noted that studying physics contributes to the formation of subject competencies of students, the ability to analyse, systematize, generalize information, overcome difficulties of adaptation to professional activity. Based on the analysis of scientific sources, the target, content, operational-activity, diagnostic-resultative blocks of the structural-functional model of training future teachers for teaching physics in institutions of professional pre-higher education and vocational education were selected. The target block is based on the socio-economic demand of society for qualified specialists. The content block contains pedagogical, psychological, methodical, and technological knowledge. Gnostic (research), design, organizational, and communication skills are highlighted in the structure of the operational-activity block. The diagnostic-resultative block will help the physics teacher to make corrections in the process of professional training of college students and vocational-technical lyceums. The importance of practice-oriented tasks in the process of learning physics for students of professional higher education and professional and technical education is indicated. Differences between practice-oriented tasks and other physical tasks are determined. The structure (name of the task, individually meaningful cognitive question, information, task involving work with information) and the algorithm of preparation for creating tasks of practical content in physics are presented. The methodology of teaching simulation of practice-oriented tasks in the process of studying the educational component "Methodology of teaching physics in a specialized school" is illustrated.

A Scoping Review of Bystander-Based Sexual Violence Prevention Training for College Students in Fraternities and Sororities.

Bystander-based sexual violence (SV) prevention trainings are offered on college campuses across the United States to meet federal Title IX requirements, as they have proven to be an effective strategy for violence prevention. Greek-affiliated students (fraternity and sorority members) are at a higher risk of sexual assault than their peers; however, few trainings consider the specific needs of this population, and program adaptations for this high-risk group may be needed. This scoping review identifies and describes the bystander trainings delivered to Greek-affiliated students in the US and Canada. An eight-database search was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The review identified 81 unique sources, with 18 meeting the inclusion criteria. Eleven specific training programs were identified, encompassing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies. The thematic analysis revealed best practices, including the importance of peer leaders, interactive sessions, and tailored content to Greek culture, as well as barriers such as a lack of engagement and an inadequate session length. The review underscores the need for tailored interventions to effectively address the unique cultural characteristics and high-risk nature of Greek-affiliated students. These findings provide valuable insights for improving the design and implementation of bystander interventions to enhance their efficacy in preventing sexual violence within this population.

Digital competences of university students after face-to-face and remote teaching: Video-animations digital create content

In today's digitally advanced society, there is a need to focus on collaborative educational approaches of a socio-community nature that incorporate technology. From this perspective, the FEJYLEN and FEJYLENVAL programs were conceived and implemented for both remote (online) and face-to-face teaching. These programs are based on an E-Learning-Service methodology, enabling the training of university students in digital skills, and facilitating the transfer of their interactive educational video-animations to early childhood education centers. The study sample consisted of 221 students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Speech Therapy Degrees. The study had two objectives: first, to compare digital competences before and after participating in the mentioned programs; and second, to evaluate the impact of the type of teaching and university training on the acquisition of digital competences. The findings indicate that students receiving face-to-face teaching demonstrated significant improvement across all digital competences' factors with a medium-high effect size. Conversely, for students receiving remote instruction, improvements were limited to only certain skill factors. Our study reveals that face-to-face teaching is associated with higher scores in digital competencies and more efficient digital content creation. In conclusion, this research highlights the advantages of face-to-face teaching in comparison to remote instruction. This has facilitated a closer connection between the university and the realities faced by educational centers, fostering the exchange of knowledge between learning communities.

We Don't Haze: Testing the Effectiveness of a Video-Based Hazing Prevention Training for College Students.

This research reports findings from a study to explore the efficacy of a video-based training with college students to determine the extent to which the training shifted student perceptions of hazing, increased willingness and ability to intervene in situations where hazing is occurring, and altered student perceptions of hazing social norms. The study included two experimental groups and a control group at each of the three data-gathering sessions at three U.S. universities. Each of the universities belonged to the Hazing Prevention Consortium and had demonstrated a willingness to prevent hazing on their campuses. The 17-minute hazing prevention documentary We Don't Haze, developed using a bystander intervention framework, was administered in two experimental conditions: video-only and video plus facilitated discussion. Participants (n = 318) were members of a leadership development program, resident advisors, and club sport athletes and were randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups or the control group. Students who viewed the video-based training and students who viewed the video and engaged in a follow-up facilitated discussion significantly shifted their perceptions of hazing and indicated an increased willingness and ability to intervene and help others who are experiencing or have experienced hazing, compared to students who viewed a general leadership video. The results of this study indicate that the tested hazing prevention trainings-both the stand-alone video, We Don't Haze, and the video plus discussion-hold promise for strengthening knowledge of the full range of harm associated with hazing, while amplifying perceptions that support hazing prevention and diminishing perceptions that contribute to normalizing hazing.

Plyometric training for physical education university students

The purpose of this research is to analyze and describe the plyometric training of university students in the professional career of physical education. The design is non-experimental, cross-sectional of the descriptive type whose approach is of the quantitative type. The data collection was done through an intentional online survey in which 885 university students participated and responded to eight items voluntarily and anonymously. The results show that university students who practice sports have the desire to want to represent their institution for which they use various plyometric methods for their workouts or daily routines in an informal way that keeps them in a competitive physical state at a regional or national level but not for a competition at an international level. Conclusion. University students perform their own workouts because they believe they have experience in training which is false that is, they themselves create their own daily routines without a professional trainer. They also need an adequate place equipped with trainers with experience in national or international competitions to improve their physical performance. This research has implications for the students because they have to adapt to the rhythm of plyometric exercises to be fit in any national or international competition and the implications for the teachers are that they must take into account which competition they want to participate in to be able to train them as appropriate.