Technical Training Research Articles

Malaysian youth’s propensity towards ambidextrous learning: an in-depth analysis of behavioural insights dimensions

The aim of this experimental study was to compare the results before and after an intervention that included ambidextrous training to accelerate the enrolment of adolescents in technical, vocational, and educational training (TVET). In particular, the effects of an ambidextrous learning-based training programme on increasing the intention to enter TVET were examined. The independent variables constructed in this study include self-efficacy and TVET knowledge, while the dependent variable is TVET intention. The sample consisted of 480 16-year-old students from government schools in four Malaysian regions selected by cluster sampling. The study used a randomised experimental design with a no-treatment control group. The intervention included training developed as part of Behavioural Insights. Methods of analysis included descriptive and bivariate analysis of mean differences and structural equation modelling to describe the predictive model. The results showed significant differences between the actual and the control groups in terms of post-test results across all factors, including TVET intention, TVET knowledge, and self-efficacy. The structural equation modelling test found that TVET knowledge emerged as the strongest predictor of TVET intention, surpassing self-efficacy. As knowledge about TVET is the most important factor influencing a person’s intention to choose TVET, these initiatives should provide clear and comprehensive explanations of the concepts of TVET, the different TVET clusters available, and the potential career opportunities within these sectors.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Life Skills for Resilience-building among Female Youths in Chiredzi and Mwenezi, Zimbabwe

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Life Skills for Resilience-building among Female Youths in Chiredzi and Mwenezi, Zimbabwe

A comprehensive analysis of gender dynamics in organizations: Integrating social, structural and individual dimensions

AbstractThis study delves into gender dynamics in 12 Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) organizations in Ethiopia, using qualitative methods. We conducted 96 face‐to‐face interviews and triangulated the data through observations, employee records and document reviews. Thematic analysis revealed that gender inequality in organizations persists due to the interplay of social, structural and individual factors. Emphasizing individual or societal aspects hinders transformative efforts. A holistic approach considering these dimensions is crucial for understanding and addressing gender inequality. Identifying and dismantling structural barriers is essential for gender transformation. Focusing solely on individual‐level issues, like female‐only mentoring, is insufficient for achieving gender equality. A combination of strategies is needed to tackle structural problems and societal assumptions, fostering organizational transformation.

Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination and Technical Training for Specialty Animal Fiber Identification of Raw Textile Materials

Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination and Technical Training for Specialty Animal Fiber Identification of Raw Textile Materials

The Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Public Technical Training Institutes

The study aimed to evaluate the extent of occupation-related injuries and accidents, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, and awareness and implementation of OHS policy among Technical Training Institutes (TTIs). The study used qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data from 99 final-year trainees, including 47 auto mechanics, 24 electricians, 16 welders, and six OHS focal persons. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews and analyzed using SPSS-16 and MAXQDA-2020. The study revealed a commendably low rate of hazards in training institutes (TTIs), with a mere 10.26% and a mean score of 2.1. This positive outcome, a testament to the high awareness of OHS and PPEs, should give reassurance about the current state of OHS practices in TTIs. The training system was a resounding success, with a mean rating of 4.09 for trainees' understanding and use of PPEs. However, the study also identified areas for improvement, particularly the urgent need for improved monitoring and management support. This need for immediate action is crucial for sustaining and enhancing these standards, and it should make the audience feel the urgency of the situation. [Abstract continued in PDF]

Land Use Change Pattern of Change and Strategy Directions for Spatial Utilization Control in Bogor Regency

The designation of Bogor Regency as a National Activity Center encourages regional development, a very high population leads to rapid development and uncontrolled land use change. Therefore, spatial modeling based on land change prediction is needed that can be used as a basis for directing spatial utilization control policies. The purpose of this research is to know and analyze the pattern of land use change and analyze the direction of spatial use control strategies in Bogor Regency. The research was conducted in Bogor Regency. The analysis used ArcGIS 10.8 Overlay and IDRISI Selva Edition and ISM v. 2.3. The results of the analysis of land use change in between 1997 and 2010, 87.98% of land use remained unchanged, while 12.01% changed. From 2010 to 2023, 73.16% remained unchanged, and 26.84% changed. The predominant land change pattern was from Dry Land Agriculture to Dry Land Agriculture-Rice Fields, while the least common was Open Land to Dry Land Agriculture and back to Open Land. By 2036, expected increases include settlements, shrubs, and Open Land, with decreases anticipated in dryland agriculture, forests, and paddy fields. The alignment of land use with the RTRW spatial plan shows 58.68% aligned, 23.85% transitional, and 17.46% misaligned. It is recommended to maintain land use aligned with the spatial plan, utilize transitional areas, and revise the RTRW for areas that are permanently misaligned. Strategies to control spatial utilization include enhancing technical training, improving infrastructure, aligning staff with organizational needs, and refining spatial planning policies and dispute resolution.

Student’s Psychology During The Covid-19 Pandemic : A Comparative Study Between Vocational And Technical Training Students

The world has recently suffered from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the number of victims of this epidemic has increased significantly, and people have lost their families and loved ones in a short time. The feeling of inability to face the difficulties resulting from this pandemic had bad repercussions on the mental health of many people, especially those with disabilities, who faced difficulty in continuing their already unstable daily routines. In this work, a comparative study is carried out to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the morale of the vocational program students. The study concerns non-disabled students and deaf, hard-of-hearing students. For this, a DASS test was applied to extract the states of stress, anxiety, and depression. A second test called MFT is applied to extract the main causes and effects. The results are surprising since all cases show a negative effect on the part of deaf and hard of hearing compared to other student.

Integration of information and communication technologies in the training of nurses and health technicians in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco

Integration of information and communication technologies in the training of nurses and health technicians in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco

Investigating the effect of participatory management with a macro-ergonomics approach on organizational productivity through the mediating variable employee empowerment and participation )case study: General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Trainin

Introduction: By directly affecting the environment and creating employee satisfaction, ergonomics creates quality products or services, organizational productivity, and customer satisfaction. Participation is a kind of participation and involvement in decision-making, planning, and implementation. The present research was conducted to evaluate and measure the impact of collaborative management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity through the mediating variable of employee empowerment and participation in the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province. Materials and Methods: This research is a descriptive survey type. To carry out this research, 208 employees of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province were selected in 1402 by a simple sampling method based on the Karjesi and Morgan formula. Four standard questionnaires of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation were used to collect data. The reliability of the questionnaires was investigated using Cronbach's alpha, and the content validity ratio (CVR) was used for the validity of the questionnaires. The effect of participatory management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity was evaluated using the paired t-test. Also, SPSS and AMOS statistical software were used for data analysis. Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the standard questionnaire of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation was 0.803, 0.755, 0.790, and 0.946, respectively, and the CVR value of the questionnaires was calculated 1, 0.99, 1 and 1 respectively. And therefore the validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed. This research showed that participatory management has a positive and significant effect on the empowerment of employees from the perspective of macro ergonomics and productivity (p=0.034). The positive impact of empowering employees on the organization's productivity was confirmed with the perspective of macro ergonomics and employee participation (p=0.041) Finally, the mediating role of employee empowerment and employee participation on organizational productivity was confirmed (p=0.031). Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the application of macro ergonomics leads to an increase in the acceptance power of employees and commitment to changes, and provides the most suitable help to improve their safety, satisfaction, and productivity.

Analysis of the effectiveness and user experience of employing virtual reality to enhance the efficacy of occupational safety and health learning for electrical workers and graduate students

IntroductionThe integration of engineering approaches in education and training is pivotal for reducing workplace incidents. Effective safety education increases workers' awareness of potential risks and fosters a robust Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) culture. Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive experiences that enhance the efficacy of safety training. MethodThis study evaluated VR's effectiveness through two experiments that demonstrated improved learning capacities. The first study employed quantitative methods and quasi-experiments with electrical sector technical support professionals. The second study used a qualitative approach with scenario case studies involving graduate students. ResultsThe quantitative study revealed significant improvements in OSH understanding among electrical workers, highlighting VR-based training's superiority over traditional methods. The qualitative study found positive outcomes in VR usability and user experience among graduate students, affirming VR's effectiveness in OSH education. ConclusionVR has proven to be an effective and efficient training tool for both graduate students and experienced workers. It significantly advances skills, knowledge, and proficiency in electrical engineering by providing realistic, immersive, and tailored learning experiences. As VR technology continues to evolve, its role in shaping the future of electrical technical education and training appears increasingly promising.

Supporting small firms in a fragile context: Comparing matching and cash grants in Burkina Faso

We used a randomized controlled trial to compare matching grants earmarked for technical training and consulting services with more flexible cash grants and with a control group. The experiment was implemented in a semi-urban and rural fragile setting where subsidizing innovative activities might be particularly important. Firms were selected on the basis of a business plan competition. After two years, beneficiaries of cash grants showed higher survival rates, improved business practices, a higher degree of formalization, and more activities for innovation relative to recipients of matching grants and the control group, but we saw no effects on profits, sales, and employment. Across all outcomes, beneficiaries of cash grants performed better than beneficiaries of matching grants, for them the treatment effects are smaller and often insignificant, though implementation costs were higher. Recipients of cash grants also increased their capital stock more and were more resilient to the COVID-19 crisis.

Dual carbon goal and agriculture in China: Exploring key factors influencing farmers’ behavior in adopting low carbon technologies

Identifying the factors influencing farmers’ adoption of low-carbon technologies (FA) and understanding their impacts are essential for shaping effective agricultural policies amied at emission reduction and carbon sequestration in China. This study employs a meta-analysis of 122 empirical studies, delves into 23 driving factors affecting FA and addresses the inconsistencies present in the existing literature. We systematically examine the effect size, source of heterogeneity, and time-accumulation effect of the driving factors on FA. We find that significant heterogeneity in the factors influencing FA, except for farming experience, sources of heterogeneity from the survey zone, methodology model, technological attributes, report source, financial support, and the sampling year. Additionally, age, farming experience, and adoption cost negatively correlate with FA. In contrast, educational level, health status, technical training, economic and welfare cognition, land contract, soil quality, terrain, information accessibility, demonstration, government promotion, government regulation, government support, agricultural cooperatives member, peer effect, and agricultural income ratio demonstrate a positive correlation. Especially, demonstration and age show a particularly strong correlation. Finally, the effect of demonstration, age, economic and welfare cognition, farming experience, land contract, soil quality, information accessibility, government promotion, and support, as well as agricultural cooperative membership and peer effects on FA, are generally stable but exhibit varying degrees of attenuation over time. The effect of village cadre, family income, farm scale, gender, health status, technical training, and off-farm work on FA show notable temporal shifts and maintain a weak correlation with FA. This study contributes to shaping China's current low-carbon agriculture policies across various regions. It encourages policymakers to comprehensively consider the stability of key factors, other potential factors, technological attributes, rural socio-economic context, and their interrelations.

Gendered Impact of Contextual Shocks Increasing Vulnerability of Female Youth and the Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Life Skills Interventions in Resilience Building: A Case of Mwenezi and Chiredzi

Gendered Impact of Contextual Shocks Increasing Vulnerability of Female Youth and the Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Life Skills Interventions in Resilience Building: A Case of Mwenezi and Chiredzi

Pemanfaatan Ruang Terbuka Studio Pengembang Media Pembelajaran Sebagai Pusat Inkubasi Batik Berbasis Triplehelix Collaboration Bernilai Income Generating

The use of the open space of the learning media developer studio as a batik incubation center based on the Triple Helix Collaboration with income generating value aims to increase innovation and productivity in the batik industry through collaboration between academics, industry, and the government. This program utilizes the open space of the studio to create an ecosystem that supports the development of skills, creativity, and entrepreneurship in batik production. Various methods are used, including in-depth technical training, creative workshops to encourage innovation, and facilitation of market access to expand the range of batik products. The results of the program show a significant improvement in the technical skills and entrepreneurial capacity of the participants, which contributes to their economic growth and competitiveness. The implementation of the program focuses not only on improving individual skills, but also on strengthening networks and relationships between academia, industry, and government to create synergistic and sustainable collaborations. Through this approach, the economic value and competitiveness of the local batik industry can be significantly improved, providing a long-term positive impact on the community and the local economy.

Research on Talent Cultivation Mode of Transportation Engineering Electromechanical Professional Group Based on Guizhou Transportation Characteristics

Taking "cultivating people with moral integrity" as the fundamental task of talent cultivation, accelerating the innovation of talent mode, building a talent cultivation environment that meets the needs of the industry through in-depth integration of industry and education, establishing a good system of collaborative education and system, and innovatively constructing a multi-level and progressive comprehensive talent cultivation system of "order-modern apprenticeship-skilled elites At the same time, we innovate and build "order-modern apprenticeship-skilled elite" multi-level and progressive comprehensive talent cultivation system, realize the hierarchization of talent cultivation, implement the reform of "personalized and multi-level" cultivation mode, and take the modern apprenticeship cultivation mode as the core, and "double-excellent and double-courses" order-type cultivation mode and high-quality complex technology cultivation mode as the core. With modern apprenticeship training mode as the core, "double-excellent and double-course" order-type training mode and high-quality and complex technical skills (technician class, tutorial system, competition class, micro-professional and so on) talent training mode as the support, so that the professional group can become a training ground for cultivating high-quality technical skills in line with the development of the modern intelligent transportation engineering industry, as well as the development of moral and technical training, innovation, complexity, and the industry urgently needed talents.

Decoding the puzzle: exploring the factors influencing homeownership in Togo

Purpose This study aims to analyze the factors influencing households housing tenure choices in Togo. Design/methodology/approach The authors applied a rigorous econometric approach, using Harmonized Household Living Conditions Survey (EHCVM) data from 2018 and 2021 to construct a longitudinal panel, and Unified Basic Welfare Indicators Questionnaire (QUIBB) data from 2006, 2011 and 2015 to construct a pseudo-panel. Findings The study reveals that a household’s life-cycle variables like age of the household head, marital status, household size and place of residence, have a significant influence on homeownership. In addition, households in the highest wealth quartiles and used heads of household are more likely to own their home. Research limitations/implications Housing policies focused on improving the financial sustainability of low-income households and reducing the transaction costs associated with property acquisition are essential to promoting homeownership. Practical implications As part of the implementation of the Government Roadmap 2020–2025, the government has committed to providing 20,000 affordable social housing units, aiming to significantly boost the supply of decent housing. However, the findings of this study highlight the need for targeted subsidy programs for low-income households, particularly for female-headed households and those living in urban areas. These subsidies could cover part of the cost of purchasing homes. For middle-income households, it is crucial to develop suitable financing mechanisms, such as low-interest mortgages and loan guarantees. Given demographic pressures and the high cost of public housing programs, promoting self-build remains essential. This support should be accompanied by the provision of low-cost building materials and technical training in innovative, sustainable construction methods. Additionally, improved access to employment and land regularization are essential prerequisites for the success of these initiatives. Originality/value Research on the determinants of tenure choice is relatively limited in sub-Saharan Africa due to the unavailability of housing survey data. This paper proposes a case study of Togo, whose housing market characteristics correspond to most sub-Saharan African countries. Furthermore, this study applied two methodological approaches commonly used in dynamic analyses, thereby enhancing the robustness of the findings.

Sustaining Technical and Vocational Education Training Based on Competency and Creativity Instructors

This quantitative study examines the issue of the implementation of the sustainability of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) among the instructors of the Training Institute of the Human Resources Department (ILJTM) based on competence and creativity. This study determines whether there is a relationship and influence of competence and creativity of teaching staff on the implementation of TVET sustainability. This study also determines whether creativity is a mediator or not between the relationship of competence and the implementation of TVET sustainability. A total of 444 ILJTM teaching staff were involved as survey respondents. Pearson's Correlation Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) are data analysis techniques in this study. The results of the study show that all the mean values of the variables are at a high level, namely competence mean=4.27, creativity mean=4.10 and TVET sustainability mean=4.35. The results of Pearson Correlation analysis found that there is a significant and positive relationship at a medium level for competence (r=0.64, p<0.05) and a high level for creativity (r=0.22, p<0.05) with the implementation of TVET sustainability. Meanwhile, the regression analysis of the SEM path shows that competence and creativity significantly affect the implementation of TVET sustainability with β values of β=0.23 and β=0.37 respectively. For the SEM path regression analysis on creativity, it was found that competence is a significant predictor with a β value of β=0.36. Next, the findings of the influence of the mediator that is creativity for the relationship between competence and the implementation of TVET sustainability is that there is a partial mediator effect. Therefore, in order to increase the level of effectiveness of TVET's sustainability implementation, improvements are needed from the aspects of training infrastructure, curriculum, industry relations, instructor expertise and training quality assurance.

Multilingual Students’ Solution Strategies in Solving Linear Programming Problems: A Case of National Curriculum Vocational Level 3 Mathematics Students

This paper presents an exploratory case study that investigates multilingual students' solution strategies for linear programming problems at a technical vocational education and training (TVET) college in Gauteng. South Africa, like many developing nations, uses English as the language of instruction in technical vocational education and training in TVET colleges, despite the fact that many students lack the essential fluency to interact effectively with the curriculum. Where TVET lecturers and students speak the same home language, there is a disconnect between language policy and codeswitching, which is a frequent approach for achieving pedagogical goals. However, lecturers' training in multilingual realms in the classroom has frequently been framed in terms of linguistic issues, with a limited understanding of code-switching. The ability to combine two languages in the classroom in a systematic manner to promote learning has not been widely appreciated. Furthermore, codeswitching discourses are frequently veiled, with lecturers bringing the vernacular into the classroom. The authors of this study advocate for the discontinuity framework, which claims that in order to learn mathematics, pupils must first acquire the essential language. A purposive sample of 18 National Certificate (Vocational) Level 3 bilingual students was given the linear programming challenge. Data were gathered through a test and semi-structured interviews. The inductive content analysis, which was used for collection and analysis, revealed that students were unable to complete the linear programming task successfully because to a lack of relevant linear programming vocabulary (register) caused by language barriers. We thus recommend that lecturers use the mathematics register in their discussions with students about mathematics to demonstrate the complex and precise ways of expressing mathematical ideas; for example, lectures may re-voice their students' language representations so that these expressions more closely approximate the precision of the mathematics register.

ASSESSING THE PROFITABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED WOOD FURNITURE BUSINESSES IN ETHIOPIA

This study focuses on the issue of profitability within the small and medium wood industries in Ethiopia. Profitability stands as a cornerstone for the advancement of contemporary industries and is a pressing concern for policymakers. The primary aim of this study is to determine the level of profitability and the factors influencing it in small and medium-scale wood enterprises. To conduct the study, four key cities - Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, and Jima - were purposively selected. Data were gathered from 170 industries across these cities and subjected to analysis, yielding pertinent results. As expected, the wood industries in Ethiopia lacking profitability and among the 170 surveyed, 59.4% industries were not profitable. This is because majority of workers in Ethiopia's wood industry lack formal or on-the-job training both prior to and during employment. Moreover, the machinery and equipment they operate are outdated, and they lack the necessary skills for their proper utilization. Additionally, challenges such as insufficient raw materials, limited capital, and poor market connections were identified as significant obstacles to profitability. To tackle these challenges and bolster profitability, continuous technical and managerial training for workers, financial assistance for acquiring modern machinery, enhancements in production processes, sales strategies, and market linkage facilitation are recommended.

Preliminary Application of Infrared Thermography to Monitoring of Skin Temperature Asymmetries in Professional Padel Players.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate skin temperature (Tsk) asymmetries, using infrared thermography, in professional padel players before (PRE), after (POST) and 10 min after training (POST10), and their relationship with perceptual variables and training characteristics. Thermal images were taken of 10 players before, after and 10 min after a standardized technical training. After training, Tsk of the dominant side was higher than before training in the anterior forearm (30.8 ± 0.4 °C vs. 29.1 ± 1.2 °C, p < 0.01; ES = 1.9), anterior shoulder (31.6 ± 0.6 °C vs. 30.9 ± 0.6 °C, p < 0.05; ES = 1.0) posterior arm (29.5 ± 1.0 °C vs. 28.3 ± 1.2 °C, p < 0.05; ES = 1.0), and posterior forearm (30.8 ± 0.9 °C vs. 29.3 ± 1.6 °C, p < 0.05; ES = 1.1). Likewise, these differences were significant POST10 in the anterior arm, anterior forearm, anterior shoulder, posterior arm and posterior forearm. Comparing the different moments of measurement (PRE, POST and POST10), the temperature was higher POST10 in all the regions analyzed except for the shoulder, abdominals, and lower back. Also, correlations were found between fatigue variation and temperature variation between limbs (Tsk dominance), and no correlation was found except between age and posterior thigh (|r| = 0.69; p < 0.05), and between the racket mass and anterior knee (|r| = 0.81; p < 0.01). In conclusion, infrared thermography allows monitoring of skin asymmetries between limbs in professional padel players, but these asymmetries were not related to overall fatigue variation, overall pain variation, years of experience and training hours.