Type Of Certification Research Articles

Spatial Regression Analysis of Environmental and Structural Factors Influencing Shophouse Values in Makassar City, Indonesia

This study investigates the factors that influence shophouse values in Makassar City, Indonesia, using a spatial regression model. The research addresses the lack of prior studies that consider spatial dependencies in property value assessments. By analysing data from 101 shophouses across four distinct city strata, factors such as building area, certificate type, and road width were found to significantly impact property values. Additionally, spatial relationships between neighboring properties were observed, indicating a 0.3 positive correlation. The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the R Project for Statistical Computing. The results provide insights into the spatial dynamics of urban property values, which are valuable for urban planners, investors, and policymakers aiming to optimize real estate development in rapidly growing urban centres.

Research on the Teaching Reform of Environmental Art Design Course under the 1+X Certificate System

The "1+X" certificate system, namely the "diploma certificate + several vocational skill level certificates" system, is an important reform task proposed in the "National Vocational Education Reform Implementation Plan". This system aims to strengthen the integration of 1+X certificate pilot and professional construction, curriculum construction, teacher team construction, etc. through the combination of academic certificates and vocational skill level certificates, in order to improve the quality of vocational education and students' employment ability. The "vocational education + additional vocational qualifications" system in foreign countries has a high degree of similarity with China's 1+X system, both of which encourage students to obtain vocational education diplomas while actively obtaining various types of vocational skill certificates, expanding students' employability, promoting the connotation development of vocational education, and connecting vocational education with the needs of economic and social development to improve the quality of talent cultivation. For environmental art majors, this system provides new opportunities and directions for professional teaching reform.

The Effects of IT Management Certification Type and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance on Investors’ Responses to Cybersecurity Breaches

ABSTRACT We investigate the joint effects of IT management certification type (for example, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 certification, the certification of a company’s Information Security Management System against the ISO 27001 standard, the leading international standard focused on information security) and CSR performance on investors’ responses to cybersecurity breaches. We find that the ISO 27001 certificate issued by an independent certification body serves as a proactive remedial strategy for reputation management and attenuates investors’ negative reactions following data breaches. However, the connection between the certification body that issues the certificate and the financial audit firm of the audited company may impair the effectiveness of the certificate serving as a remedial strategy for cybersecurity breaches. Similarly, superior CSR performance provides insurance-like protection and spillovers to reduce investors’ negative responses to cybersecurity breaches. We also provide some evidence suggesting that IT management certification type and CSR performance are likely substitutive mechanisms.

How do health content creators perform well? An integration research of short video and livestream behaviors.

Short-video platforms have demonstrated vast potential for health education. To meet diverse user requirements, many short-video platforms have integrated livestreaming functionalities. This integration presents challenges for health content creators in formulating effective performance strategies, including decisions about which format to use (short video or livestream) and what type of content to produce. This study utilizes panel data from a prominent short-video platform in China to empirically investigate the impact of different forms and content characteristics on the performance of health content creators. We conducted an empirical analysis using panel data obtained from a leading short-video platform in China. Our analysis focused on understanding how the behaviors associated with short videos and livestreaming impact the performance of health content creators. We examined form-level differences, analyzing the distinct roles of short video and livestreaming behaviors. Additionally, we explored content-level characteristics, investigating the effects of content coverage, health knowledge content, and advertising content on both short-term and long-term performance. The moderation effects of the creator's occupation and certification type were also analyzed. Our form-level analysis revealed that health creators' behaviors in short videos and livestreaming play distinct roles in their performance. Livestreaming behaviors resulted in short-term economic returns, while short video behaviors had a more significant effect on follow-ups, which are often viewed as long-term, more sustainable performance indicators. Content-level analysis showed that content coverage and health knowledge content enhance long-term performance but do not increase short-term performance. Conversely, advertising content was found to be essential for securing short-term financial income. The study also identified that the creator's occupation and certification type moderate the impact of content on performance. This study integrates two media forms (short video and livestream), providing direct insights into the performance of health content creators in the realm of health education. Health content creators need to strategically balance their use of short videos and livestreaming to optimize both short-term and long-term performance outcomes. Specifically, increasing content coverage and health knowledge can enhance long-term engagement, while incorporating advertising content is crucial for immediate financial gains.

Procedure for Certification of Stomatologists (Dentists) and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Ukraine as of 2024: Analysis of General Provisions and Provisions on Certification Commissions

Each country has different legislative features of continuing professional development (CPD) of doctors and corresponding state сertification. The purpose of this paper is to highlight and to make the quick analysis of two aspects of the Procedure for Certification of Stomatologists and Maxillofacial Surgeons of the Order of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine dated February 22, 2019, No. 446 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine dated August 18, 2021, No. 1753). First aspect is General Provisions of the Procedure for Certification of Doctors and second ascpect is Provision on Certification Commissions. The General Provisions include seven clauses, and the Provisions on Certification Commissions include 11 detailed clauses. Clauses of the General Provisions include such topics as (1) the mechanism for the сertification of doctors, (2) tasks of conducting certification, (3) terminology, (4) types of certifications, (5) the List of medical positions in health care institutions, according to which certification is carried out, (6) the main place of work and part-time work during the certification, and (7) deadlines for submitting documents for the next voluntary certification. Clauses of the Provisions on Certification Commissions include information about (1) state bodies under which certification commissions are created, (2) the procedure for approving the personal composition of the certification commission, (3) composition of the Central Certification Commission, (4) composition of the certification commissions and its subcommittees, (5) the periodicity of renewal is not less than 1/3 of the composition of certification commissions, (6) quantitative composition of certification commissions at their meetings, (7) frequency of meetings of certification commissions, (8) the decision-making mechanism of commissions, (9) functions of the Central Certification Commission, (10) list of doctors certified by the Central Certification Commission, and (11) places of certification of doctors working in health care institutions that are part of the management of central executive bodies, other bodies where relevant certification commissions have been established. This certification procedure in Ukraine applies to doctors of all eight stomatological (dental) specialties, namely (1) doctors-stomatologists, (2)pediatric doctors-stomatologists, (3) doctors-stomatologists-orthodontists, (4) doctors-stomatologists-prosthodontists, (5) doctors-stomatologists-periodontists, (6) doctors-stomatologists-therapists, (7) doctors-stomatologists-surgeons, and (8) maxillofacial surgeons (also known as maxillofacial doctors-stomatologists). Certificate of assignment of a higher qualification category to a doctor-stomatologist-surgeon in the specialty “Surgical Stomatology” (also known as “Oral Surgery”) has been added to the article for clarity. This article provides a detailed analysis of the translation of the General Provisions and the Provisions on Certification Commissions as two basic parts of the Procedure for the certification of doctors in Ukraine.

Process security methods and measurement in the context of standard management systems

Abstract The main purpose of the paper is to identify ways to establish process security in the constantly changing risk and control environment and to introduce a new model. The research is based on a literature review of process security components. Qualitative content analysis was used to establish a linkage between the certified management systems and the level of process security. Elaborations have been conducted based on the survey data of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) and served as a basis for analysis of certification types and their sectoral division in the European Union (EU) member states. A new Balanced Scorecard has been developed to cover the security pillars in the context of standard management systems and serve as a framework for process security measurement. The research paper processes the state-of-the-art issue of process security, introduces components that help to establish process security, and establishes a linkage between the level of process security and certified management systems. An analysis was based on the ISO certification information related to different management system standards. Management systems were analysed in the context of process security and corresponding process performance measures. A brief walkthrough has been prepared to demonstrate the processes behind the underlying performance measures. A new Balanced Scorecard approach has been developed that maps and covers different security aspects retrieved from and linked to different management system standards. The new Balanced Scorecard based on different security aspects of entities can be leveraged by any organisation, regardless of its size or business profile.

Availability of Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in Appalachian States

IntroductionSexual assault nurse examiners are crucial care providers in cases of sexual assault. However, it is not clear whether sexual assault nurse examiner availability differs throughout the 13 states that comprise the Appalachian region of the United States. Therefore, this cross-sectional analysis identified sexual assault nurse examiner availability in 13 states and determined differences in availability by both county-level Appalachian status and county-level rurality status. MethodsData were downloaded from 2 public sexual assault nurse examiner registries for the included 13 states. Descriptive statistics of sexual assault nurse examiner certification type and availability by state were calculated. In addition, bivariate analyses of sexual assault nurse examiner availability by rurality and by Appalachian status were performed using 2-sample z-tests for equality of proportions. ResultsState-level sexual assault nurse examiner availability ranged from 0.34 to 0.86 sexual assault nurse examiners per 100,000 residents. Sexual assault nurse examiner availability in these 13 states did not differ by Appalachian status. However, rural areas had significantly lower sexual assault nurse examiner availability than urban areas in these 13 states. DiscussionThese data support previous literature on the need for stronger sexual assault nurse examiner programs in rural areas in the United States. Future research should take sexual assault prevalence into account to determine whether local sexual assault nurse examiner access needs, as well as appropriate support for sexual assault nurse examiners, are being met throughout Appalachian states.

Challenges for a Brazilian Amazonian bioeconomy based on forest foods

The creation of a forest bioeconomy based on the extraction of non-timber forest products (NTFP) is being recommended to create wealth from standing forests and halt deforestation in Amazonia. Current proposals do not recognize the limits of this system, nor the impacts of capitalism that drive NTFPs with elastic demand into monoculture plantations. We use a narrative review to revisit the history of these ideas and examine public policies. Among 2,253 Amazonian NTFPs, 1,037 produce edible fruits and 131 of these are extremely abundant (hyperdominant) across the biome and common in the extractive economy. Low productivity per hectare in the forest, low return on labor to harvest the production, and scarcity of labor are three critical limits to expanding supply, with the last being the most critical in forest areas. Overcoming these limitations requires changes in public policies and public investment for health care, communication, logistics, and especially for quality education designed for rural areas and a forest bioeconomy. A mix of public policies to alleviate market failures and increase supply, efficiency, and demand via R&D, minimum prices, payment for environmental services, distinct types of certifications may be able to make food NTFP harvesting, processing, and commercialization lucrative enough to halt rural exodus and keep forest specialists in standing forests. An Amazonian forest bioeconomy depends upon both social and biodiversity, and the full participation and collaboration of Indigenous People and local communities in developing these value chains that can contribute to food security.

STAGES OF BECOMING A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN FLORIDA

This article outlines the steps a teacher must take to obtain a special education teacher license in the state of Florida. It was established that there are different types of certificates: those that allow to carry out educational activities with students with general educational needs; to carry out educational activities with students with speech and language impairments; deaf and hard of hearing; and visually impaired children. To obtain a license, an applicant must complete a special education college program, complete an internship and write a coursework, pass the Florida State Teacher Certification Examination, and obtain a special education teacher certificate. The cost of college varies from state to state, but there are different types of financial aid available. Practice characteristics for special education teachers are also vary by program and course. A standard 4-year special education program involves a gradual intensity of student. After passing the practical part, a teacher pass the Florida State Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), which consists of three different tests. The next step is obtaining a certificate (professional or temporary). There are many resources for special education teachers that are designed to support and advance the skills of special education teachers. Despite such a wide variety of professional development paths, there is an acute shortage of special education professionals in Florida. In order to eliminate the problem, the US government foresees an increase in wages and the number of jobs in the perspective of 2020‒2030. It was established that in addition to traditional classroom classes, professional development in the field of special education offers different opportunities for career growth. Knowledge of special education can also be used to work in positions funded by statewide programs aimed at meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Work experience in the field of special education gives an advantage among other applicants for teaching activities. The prospects for the work of a special teacher were outlined and the main shortcomings of this field of education were identified.

Job Conditions and Practice of Private Office-Based Speech-Language Pathologists in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Purpose: Private speech therapy centers remain an ongoing concern, especially as the primary working environment for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Korea. The purpose of this study is to investigate the current working conditions and contents of the speech therapy services of private practice-based SLPs from the perspectives of employed SLPs to find factors that can positively affect future job retention, recruitment, and satisfaction.Methods: This study conducted a web-based survey across Korea targeting private practicebased SLPs. A total of 265 SLPs were invited to participate, and 219 completed the response. The study was divided into three parts, covering demographic information, work type, environment information, service contents, and client-related information, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape.Results: Regular full-time jobs with social insurance were the most employed types of Korean SLPs in private practice. Fisher’s exact tests showed no significant effects on the type of employment and salary according to the kind of certificate. The location of the private speech therapy center affected the unit price per session. In addition, there was no significant difference in salary level depending on the employment conditions and certificate type.Conclusions: The findings of this study are significant for the field of speech therapy. Despite being the main service of private speech therapy centers, the costs related to evaluation and treatment were found to have lower unit fees than other psychological and developmental rehabilitation service areas. This disparity could potentially impact the recruitment and job retention of private practice-based SLPs. Therefore, it is crucial to consider supporting incentives based on the type of certificate and career, along with fee adjustments suitable for the current reality, to address these issues.

Personnel certification as a component of the business process of development of employees of it companies

The article examines the main theoretical aspects of employee certification. It analyzes the approaches to applying the definition of certification as an element of professional training for employees, as well as a permit to use specific software or other tools that are an element of protection and regulation in the labor market. Based on various sources, the author systematizes the classification of certification types according to various division criteria, in particular: by type, by the number of levels, and by the origin of materials. Based on the current situation in the IT industry, a list of advantages and possible disadvantages of certification of employees of modern Ukrainian IT companies is determined. The primary certification areas are identified: «soft skills», «hard skills», and the subject area of the unit's functioning. Among the main advantages of certification of employees of IT companies are the following: advanced training of current staff, standardization of own training programs, the ability to prove to external stakeholders the level of staff qualifications, and the simplification of recognition of the level of skills in certain areas. Typical shortcomings in the certification process are that the knowledge and skills acquired during certification are not always used in practice; there is no standard international certification for many industries/topics/elements; some courses are extensive and time-consuming; and some programs require certain significant restrictions (experience, qualifications). The multi-stage certification business process involves determining the need for certification by collecting the necessary information. Based on the list of potential areas of certification, available resources, and other components, an annual certification program is formed, and employees are motivated to improve their knowledge and skills. In the professional certification process of IT company employees, current feedback and, most importantly, summarizing the certification results and fair rewards based on its results are essential. The article provides conclusions and prospects for further research. Keywords: employee certification, staff development, business process, types of certification, IT company

Analysis of education and previous nursing experience of certified PNPs in the United States

BackgroundEducational programs to prepare nurse practitioners (NPs) were historically built upon foundational nursing experience. Originally prepared as certificate programs in 1965, the educational requirements for nurse practitioners (NPs) rapidly shifted from certificate programs to the Master's degree (DellaBella, 2015; Fairman, 2008). As Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs increase in number, it is unknown whether this foundational nursing experience has changed, or if it differs by certification type for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs). This study aimed to evaluate the educational preparation and prior nursing experience of primary care and acute care certified PNPs. MethodsA national survey of members of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (N = 17,530) was completed (Mudd et al., 2022). A sub-analysis of this data was conducted (n = 1974). Results: There was no statistical evidence among either primary or acute care PNPs of an association between previous nursing experience and type of degree preparation (Master's or DNP). There was only a weak association between educational preparation and experience among acute care nurse practitioners. Most respondents were prepared at the Master's level, and 85% of all respondents had >1 year of nursing experience prior to returning for additional PNP education. DiscussionThis study adds to the literature as it describes the educational preparation and foundational nursing experience of primary and acute care PNPs. It can serve as a benchmark as the move to the DNP continues for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse preparation.

Gender, teacher, and school characteristics as predictors of advanced placement physics performance

AbstractAdvanced placement (AP) physics performance is an important metric for examining precollege student preparation for post‐secondary study. The present study examined potential predictors of AP Physics 1 performance including gender, teacher, and school‐level characteristics. A theoretical framework proposed teacher preparation and experiential variables are predictive of student outcomes, in addition to contextual variables that include demographics and academic offerings. Data showed that AP Physics 1 participants varied statistically from the overall high school population in terms of gender and ethnicity, with more women, White, and Asian students enrolled. AP Physics 1 teachers tended to be more experienced than other physics teachers. A multivariable linear regression model indicated significant negative predictors included female gender and socioeconomic status; the sole positive academic predictor was whether the school offered AP Chemistry. Notably, physics performance was not predicted by physics teacher characteristics including gender, certification type, years of experience, course load in physics, and isolation. Physics performance was also unrelated to school size, AP Physics enrollment, and access to AP Biology and Calculus. Results suggest that targeted resources should be identified to support teachers in high poverty schools, and training them to enact strategies that diminish gender achievement gaps.

ЦИФРОВІ БАЗИ ДАНИХ ДЛЯ ОСВІТИ І ПРО ОСВІТУ: ДОСВІД ДАНІЇ

The article analyzes the content and specifics of Denmark's open educational electronic databases with the aim of adapting the existing Danish experience to the processes of digitization of the educational sphere in Ukraine. It was noted that these processes cover the sphere of the state policy of digitization of the educational realm (organizational, methodical, management, monitoring, accumulative mechanisms), education management (data storage to reflect the history of changes, monitoring of existing services and education quality control systems, accumulation of statistical data and their prognostic analysis), methodical support of the process of forming the digital competence of the educational process’ subjects (building information profiles, developing digital didactic subsystems, increasing the level of competitiveness of educational institutions as providers), the scientific sphere (digitalization of the open scientific environment, building a space of academic integrity, cooperation between scientists and stakeholders). The common characteristics of the National Electronic Research and Information System URIS and the Danish educational database MED were analyzed. A vision model of the MED database (subjects of educational activity and the content of their activity) was built. The structure of monitoring the quality of education in Denmark, based on open electronic databases, is presented; it includes evaluation of the professional activity of teachers, compliance of educational programs with the social order, effectiveness of state/regional types of certification of graduates, standardization and unification of the evaluation system, mandatory regional analysis of statistical data. It was noted that the identified problems and shortcomings of computer testing of school graduates in the context of assessing the quality of their activities became a significant motivating factor for the creation of the MED database. The conclusion was formulated that the open electronic database makes it possible to build statistically substantiated correlations between the existing social characteristics of teachers and students of all levels and types of schools. The main advantages of the created open MED database were noted: compliance with the global requirements for the assessment of the "added value of the teacher", high frequency of data collection, prognostic nature of conclusions regarding the formation of the state's educational policy.

How do organizations in Chinese agriculture perceive sustainability certification schemes? An exploratory analysis

AbstractMotivationInitiatives to promote sustainable practices in agriculture in China have been little documented in the literature. Preliminary investigations suggested that the way agricultural certification schemes worked in China differed considerably from such schemes in Europe and the United States.PurposeWe investigated how sustainability certification schemes (SCSs) were perceived by farmers, processors, government staff, and other stakeholders in Chinese agriculture.We examine three types of certification: sustainability standards for agricultural exports; organic labelling for the domestic market; and certification of ecological practices.Methods and approachWe interviewed 16 stakeholders in 2013–2014 about their experiences and perceptions of certification. The interviews were transcribed and coded to derive themes and interpretations.FindingsCertification was rigorous for agricultural exports because importers, mainly in high‐income countries, demanded high standards—and were prepared to pay a premium for those standards. It was in the best interests of Chinese exporters to certify their produce. Some farming companies had specific farms that were run to make sure the standards were upheld, whereas their farms producing for the domestic market operated differently.Organic certification of produce was less systematic, with proliferation of labels used to try to convince domestic consumers that the food so labelled was safe. No single standard was used. Farmers were concerned that organic production was costly but that they would not get a price to reflect those costs. Most actors expected the state to set standards and police them.A public scheme intended as payment for environmental services also certified land managers; but the scheme as applied operated to pay farmers on low incomes often in marginal lands an income supplement—payments were not necessarily linked to environmental objectives.Policy implicationsIn China, the perception of stakeholders was that the central government should establish and monitor standards. Certification was not seen as something that private enterprise could or even should establish. This appreciation translated into dependence on central government to co‐ordinate and regulate all collective action for pursuing social and environmental sustainability, leaving little space for market‐led initiatives to flourish.

International and national service standardization systems

The article provides an overview of the issues of service standardization. The features of international certification are covered. The author examines the types of standardization, as well as what advantages this type of certification provides.

Real Argentinian Food. Tensions and Conflicts in Value-Added Processes of Products to Commercialization and Tourism

Summary Wine and dulce de leche (Caramel sauce) were recognised as cultural national food heritage in Argentina due to their importance in daily consumption and gastronomic identity. The formal recognition aligns with global food valorisation processes, such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) immaterial heritage and the importance of gastronomic tourism. Also, public policies in different countries seek to add value to food and beverages in order to foster the development of rural areas, favour tourism commercialisation, strengthen local identities and enhance traditional/ancestral knowledge. These show the symbolic and economic value of food. In this context, several types of formal certifications and commodification processes, which recognise territorial anchorage, of how certain food is produced and consumed may lead to its standardisation, homogenisation or monopolisation, generating various tensions. Hence, we question the relationship between those who promote value-adding initiatives, how farm producer communities participate in them, which sectors or actors really benefit from these processes and what tensions may arise from them. We will address these questions by reconstructing and analysing the heritage and tourism valorisation of high-altitude wine in the Calchaquíes Valleys area and dulce de leche production in the province of Buenos Aires. Information © The Authors 2024

The Existing sustainable certifications for buildings in Mexico.

In Mexico one of many strategies to stop environmental impact caused by constructions, are the sustainable buildings certifications. There are many obstacles which avoid the application of them, causing a lag in the sustainable development, one of these obstacles is misinformation. This research is intended to explain the different types of sustainable certifications for buildings in Mexico, in order to spread this information among the Mexican population. Through an analysis of the most important aspects of those certifications, we got a list and a data base of them. This research concludes that there is a lot of misinformation and outdated information of the international regulations existing in this subject.

Comparing the teaching quality of alternatively certified teachers and traditionally certified teachers: findings from a large-scale study

The present study investigates whether alternatively and traditionally certified teachers differ in their teaching quality. We conducted doubly latent multilevel analysis using a large-scale dataset with student ratings on the quality of instruction provided by 1550 traditionally and 135 alternatively certified secondary school mathematics teachers in Germany. Findings show no evidence of differences in teaching quality between alternatively and traditionally certified teachers. Independent of the type of certification, novice teachers scored lower on classroom management than experienced teachers. Findings suggest that beginning teachers—whether alternatively or traditionally certified—need to be better prepared for classroom management before starting to teach.

AUDIT CERTIFICATE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INDEX LEVEL OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KEDAH, 2002-2019

Financial Management Accountability Index is a government indicator to empowers the level of financial compliance of public agencies. Previous studies often outlined issues related to leakage and misuse of funds among public officials. Therefore, this article generally examines the financial management performance of Local Authorities or Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) in Kedah for the year 2002 to 2019. Several years of data were obtained from the National Audit Report and descriptive analysis in the form of patterns and trends was made to identify the type of audit certificate and accountability index score (IA) of financial management issued by the National Audit Department (JAN) on financial reporting of 11 PBTs in Kedah. The results show that there are no significant differences from the findings by other researchers in the last two decades. It has been found that the majority of 63 per cent (n = 7) PBTs still get a Reprimanded Certificate (UO), often involving record registers such as Vote Book, Capital Assets Register, and Log Book that is not satisfactorily maintained in addition to expenses over approved allocation. However, the overall IA issued by JAN from 2007 to 2019 showed an “Excellent” score of 33.9 per cent (n = 20), a “Good” of 59.3 per cent (n = 35) and a “Satisfactory” of 6.8 per cent (n = 4 ) to 11 PBTs in Kedah. During those 18 years, most of the PBTs in Kedah worked to increase the level of accountability and compliance of their respective financial management shown by better records every year.