Internship Research Articles

The impact of internship job characteristics on students’ hospitality career: students’ and employers’ perspectives

ABSTRACT Hospitality student interns are an important source of quality human resources (HR) to cope with serious labour shortage and sustain the future development of the hospitality industry. This study drew on job characteristics theory to examine the impact of job characteristics (JC) in hospitality internship on job satisfaction (JS) and job involvement (JI), and to assess how both work attitudes affect students’ future career intention (FCI) and their job performance (JP) as perceived by their managers. JC was found to positively influence JS and JI. The relationships of JS and JI with FCI were significant but those with JP were insignificant. The full mediating effect of interns’ JI was shown in this study. Moreover, this research specifically engaged HR professionals to discuss the survey results. The main findings and professional HR opinions were incorporated in the recommendations on internship enhancement to motivate and sustain interns’ aspirations towards their hospitality career.

Project “Student Internships – Phase 2” – An Attempt to Improve the Quality of Higher Education by Providing Opportunities to Gain Practical Experience

The present study aims to investigate the attitudes of Shumen University students participating in the Student Internships – Phase 2 project (2020 – 2023). The idea of the authors is to evaluate to what extent the additional practice is an opportunity to increase the competencies and skills of the students in a real working environment according to the specifics of the field of higher education, the professional training of the students, which in turn would improve the quality of higher education. The results of the questionnaire analysis show/prove that the “Student Practice” project is an attempt to improve the quality of higher education by providing opportunities to gain practical experience.

Development of Android-based Smart Classroom Applications to Enhance SMK Students' Competences that are Relevant to the Industry

The application of innovative technology in training, can enhance the competence of new worker or internship student, which corresponds to the needs of the world of work and industry. The aim of the study is to create an Android-based training media—also known as a smart classroom in the form of an application that can be accessed using a smartphone, used by internship student as a learning and training medium to improve new worker competence in the use of technology according to the needs of the world of work and industry. This application supports project-based learning even if new worker or students are in the process of internship in industry. It can be used anywhere, internship students in field work practice (PKL) in the industry. This application is designed to suit the needs of new workers in the world of work and industry. The development of this application uses R&D methods adapted to the ADDIE development model. There are five stages of development: 1) Analysis, 2) Design, 3) Development, 4) Implementation, and 5) Evaluation. The study was conducted at SMK State 1 Tanjungpinang, and the data collection was carried out through observation and filling of the cargo with 30 internship student of class 10 of the major logistics engineering (X TL). The descriptive data collection method used by materialists and media experts is the Likert scale which has four options of answers. The material expert evaluation results obtained a total score of 98.00 with an average score of 3.62 out of 27 evaluation indicators with a percentage of 90.74%, so it belongs to the category very suitable for use. With a positive student response with an average of 92.67% at the media implementation stage, this falls into a highly qualified category. Evaluation results of application use by students showed an average improvement of about 43.74% in student learning outcomes. This smart classroom application is specially designed to support new worker or internship student doing project-based learning improving student competence and student skills in working on industry-based projects that will affect student or new worker performance/skills as they descend into the world of industry.

Evaluation of Using Odua Weston Jambi Hotel Services: The Influence of Internship Student Service Quality on Consumer Satisfaction

Purpose of the study: The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of student interns on service quality and consumer satisfaction in using the services of the O2 Weston Hotel in Jambi, which is an important factor in improving the guests' stay experience.
 Methodology: This research method uses a quantitative approach by randomly sampling 60 consumers of the Odua Weston Hotel in Jambi. Data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire compiled based on variables related to service quality and consumer satisfaction. Data analysis was carried out using a regression test to measure the relationship between the variables involved in this research.
 Main Findings: The research results show that there is a significant relationship between service quality and consumer satisfaction in using the services of the Odua Weston Hotel in Jambi. Regression analysis shows that service quality has a strong positive influence on consumer satisfaction, with a high and statistically significant regression coefficient value. This shows that the higher the quality of service provided by the hotel, the higher the level of consumer satisfaction.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in the approach of using regression methods to explore in depth the influence between service quality and consumer satisfaction at the Odua Weston Hotel in Jambi, which provides a valuable contribution in strengthening understanding of the factors that influence consumer satisfaction in the context of the hotel industry.

A qualitative study of transformative learning during internships

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to document the process of transformative learning during students’ internships.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with 13 interviewed students to gain deeper insights into their learning experiences during their internships. Their weekly reflections from their 6 month’s internship experience were also coded for common themes.FindingsThe study found numerous trigger events ranging from task-related challenges to interpersonal challenges to environmental challenges led to mindset shifts in students during their internships. The mindset shifts are enabled by students engaging in the trigger events through asking questions, seeking information and reflecting. Other enablers of these mindset shifts are workplace psychological safety, social support and individual learning orientation. The conclusion drawn is that trigger events and enabling resources such as external support are central to healthy mindset shifts and learning.Practical implicationsThis paper provides important guidance for supporting transformative learning during student internships.Originality/valueThis paper provides important guidance for supporting transformative learning during student internships.

Studi Fenomenologi Unpaid Intership di Kalangan Mahasiswa Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Entering the world of work, one of the important steps that every individual must go through is to take part in an apprenticeship program. Training is conducted in a work environment with direct instructor guidance and supervision through an integrated training system. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The theory used in this research is Alfred Schutz's phenomenological theory. The subjects in this study amounted to four resource persons selected based on certain criteria, namely students of Singaperbangsa University of Karawang who had participated in unpaid intership activities. Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. The purpose of this study was to determine the motives, meanings, and communication experiences of Singaperbangsa Karawang University students participating in unpaid intership activities. The results stated that there were several motives, meanings and communication experiences known from each informant. There are two motives, the first is the cause motive, which is due to an obligation to fulfill courses and work systems and affordable scope. Second, the purpose motive is to increase self-potential. The meaning obtained is that informants think that it is okay to take part in unpaid internships as long as they know their own capacity and do not harm themselves. And the experience of participating in unpaid internship activities as a means of learning how to work, learning how to work, and learning how to work

Evaluation of student internship programs to support the sustainability of vocational education institutions and industrial cooperation programs

The internship program is an annual routine activity in all faculties at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). This program implements a link and match between educational institutions and industry but has not been evaluated comprehensively. Therefore, conducting program evaluation research using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model is important. The type of research used is program evaluation research with the CIPP model. Data collection techniques in this research used questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. The research subjects were UNY students who were grouped into four groups. Data were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. The results showed that the context aspect of the internship program (goals and objectives) was in accordance with the graduate profile set at UNY. However, the general policy for organizing internships during the pandemic still needs to be developed. The systems and procedures of the academic community support the internship program, but there is still a need to improve cooperation documents and internship information systems for all faculties. The implementation of the internship program is in accordance with the activity plan set at UNY, but SIPKL needs to be developed to equalize the perception of field supervisors. The product of the internship program is in accordance with the goals and objectives set at UNY, but some students (34.16%) still have not received a job offer from the internship site. The results of this research can contribute to developing a quality-oriented internship program, which will then positively impact the cooperation relationship between universities and industry. Thus, a good working relationship will benefit both parties and potentially develop cooperation in other programs.

THỰC TRẠNG VÀ GIẢI PHÁP QUẢN LÝ CÁC ĐIỀU KIỆN, PHƯƠNG TIỆN HỖ TRỢ HOẠT ĐỘNG THỰC TẬP LÂM SÀNG CỦA SINH VIÊN CHUYÊN NGÀNH BÁC SĨ ĐA KHOA TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN THÀNH PHỐ VINH, TỈNH NGHỆ AN

Through theoretical and practical research methods, the author has made a preliminary assessment of the reality of the management of conditions and facilities to support clinical internship activities of students majoring in General Practitioner in Vinh city, Nghe An province. The contents that have been surveyed, analyzed and evaluated include the distribution of lecturers, the number of lecturers, the number of interns in each class session, ensuring enough internship time as prescribed, etc. Based on the recorded situation, the author has proposed a number of solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of clinical internship for students majoring in General Practitioner in Vinh city, Nghe An province. The proposed solutions were also surveyed and experts were polled about the urgency and feasibility of each solution.

Strategies for Leveraging the Role of Young Teachers in Enterprise Practical Courses Vocational Colleges in China

Enterprise practical courses are important courses that emphasize practical operations, professional ethics, integrate theory with practice, and possess specificity and flexibility. Teachers serve as advocates for school-enterprise cooperation and communication, maintain the connection between schools and society, and promote vocational education. However, there are several issues in current enterprise practical teaching, such as the separation between school learning and student enterprise practice, inconsistency between enterprise goals and student training, and lack of evaluation system for student internships. This article aims to address these issues by enhancing teachers' professional abilities and practical teaching levels, thereby providing better support and assistance for students' career development and employment competitiveness.

New challenges and opportunities for IT companies and (L)IS departments in managing student internships in the time of crisis

This paper discusses the organization of students’ internship in new circumstances caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of the research is on the IT companies in eastern part of Croatia and their perspective on how they managed students’ internship during and after the lockdown. Some of these IT companies successfully cooperate with the Department of Information Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Osijek. Since 2015 the Department enrolls students in graduate study of Information Technology track. From that time students used to do their internship and later find employment in IT companies in the region. The well based cooperation with local IT companies was interrupted in 2020 by the COVID-19 lockdown and semi-lockdown. In such a situation, teachers and IT companies’ managers have been trying to find out the proper ways in which students could fulfill their tasks via online or hybrid mode. To learn more about the experience from the perspective of IT companies, we interviewed 18 of them. The paper points out the observed advantages and disadvantages as well as suggestions for setting a framework for future internship programs. Employers are thinking about continuing to perform online or hybrid internships, and it is clear to them that one of the answers is well defined and regulated model of internships in the online environment.

PTSD prevalence and factors in intern nursing students after COVID-19 full liberalization in China: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its influencing factors among intern nursing students after the full liberalization of the COVID-19 prevention and control policy in China. Participants completed the online survey from January 14 to January 19, 2023. A demographic questionnaire, COVID-19 and internship-related questionnaire, the Fear of COVID-19 scale, the Primary Care PTSD Screen, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used to conduct the online survey. Of 438 participants, 88.4% tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 6 months. The prevalence of fear, resilience, and PTSD was 16.9, 15.5, and 11.2%, respectively. Direct care of COVID patients in hospital (OR = 2.084, 95%CI 1.034 ~ 4.202), the experience of occupational exposure (OR = 2.856, 95%CI 1.436 ~ 5.681), working with an experienced team (OR = 2.120, 95%CI 1.070 ~ 4.198), and fear COVID-19 (OR = 8.269, 95%CI 4.150 ~ 16.479) were significantly and positively associated with PTSD in nursing internship students. After COVID-19 full liberalization in China, intern nursing students still experienced pandemic-related mental distress, which can bring PTSD. Adequate support and counseling should be provided, as needed, to intern nursing students who are about to enter the workforce and have experienced severe PTSD symptoms related to COVID-19. Our findings indicated that should understand the importance of screening, formulate intervention strategies and preventive measures to address psychosocial problems, and provide coping skills training to intern nursing students.

A Position Paper on Paid Music Therapy Internships: An Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to Initiate Dialogue

The music therapy internship represents the culmination of students’ clinical training. Currently, most music therapy internships are unpaid while other healthcare professions offer paid internship options or do not require an internship. The purpose of this position paper was to conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis and initiate dialogue regarding paid music therapy internships in the United States. Designed to initiate dialogue and conversation, this article is not a research paper. I conducted an initial SWOT analysis on paid music therapy internships. I then shared the analysis with music therapy students, internship directors, clinicians, business owners, and faculty and integrated their feedback. Although the SWOT analysis indicated that the current internship model can result in strong clinicians, there are weaknesses regarding workforce diversity, accessibility, and finances. There may be numerous opportunities for the profession to strengthen itself through paid internships. The profession’s mission and values regarding increased access to music therapy for service users, greater workforce diversity, and quality of care amid escalating tuition and cost of living expenses are consequential factors that may influence paid music therapy internships. Although paid internships may be beyond the control of clinical training directors and thus may not be feasible in all contexts, the large number of unpaid internships may hinder the music therapy profession from thriving and advancing toward its mission. The profession may have an opportunity to use its own agency by valuing itself through paid music therapy internships. Questions and considerations are provided to conclude the paper.

The effect of the clinical supervision model on nursing internship students’ nursing process-based performance: an experimental study

BackgroundThe nursing process is a systematic method for identifying the patient’s problems and planning to resolve them. It is also a crucial pillar of high-quality nursing care. Nursing internship students may lack the necessary skills to implement the nursing process due to the increased independence, the absence of constant professorial supervision, and limited experience. The clinical supervision model is a method of clinical education that bridges the gap between theory and practice.ObjectiveThis study was conducted to investigate the impact of the clinical supervision model on the performance of nursing internship students in each of the five stages of the nursing process, as well as overall.MethodThis experimental study was conducted in 2022. The 70 eligible internship students were conveniently selected and randomly assigned to either an intervention or a control group. In the present study, the clinical supervision model was implemented for the intervention group, while the control group received routine supervision. This was carried out over six sessions in three months. The data collection was conducted using a researcher-developed checklist of nursing process-based performance in both groups. Moreover, the Manchester questionnaire was used to evaluate the model in the intervention group. The variables considered as confounding factors included age, gender, marital status, number of monthly shifts, and grades of the nursing process credit completed in the third semester. SPSS version 16 software, descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation), and analytical statistics (independent t-test, chi square, repeated measures Anova and LSD) were used to analyze the data.ResultsIntergroup analysis revealed that there was no significant difference between the scores of nursing process steps and the total score before the intervention in the control and intervention groups, as well as in baseline characteristics (P > 0.05). According to the intragroup analysis, the intervention group showed a significant increase in both the total scores and scores of nursing process steps over time (P < 0.001), whereas the control group exhibited contradictory results (P > 0.05). Finally, the “P-Value Intervention” demonstrated the effectiveness of this training model in improving the performance of the intervention group based on the nursing process compared to the control group. The mean score of the Manchester questionnaire in the intervention group was 136.74, indicating the high impact of implementing the clinical supervision model in the intervention group.ConclusionThe results indicated that the implementation of the clinical supervision model led to improved utilization of the nursing process by nursing internship students at all stages. Therefore, it is recommended that nurse educators utilize the clinical supervision model by providing feedback on errors in action during supervision sessions to enhance the quality of nursing care provided by nursing internship students and improve patient safety in clinical environment.

Critical Qualifications for Students Looking for an Internship in Therapeutic Recreation: Evaluated by Agency Supervisors and Academic Supervisors

This research study was conducted to ascertain what qualities agencies seek when selecting interns in relation to the qualities higher learning institutions stress. To date, academic and agency internship supervisors in Therapeutic Recreation (TR) have done no study to identify the critical attributes necessary for successful student internship placement. Because these attributes have not been identified, gaps exist between what agencies expect and what schools teach. To fill these gaps, data collected from both agency and academic supervisors were analyzed using importance by performance analysis (IPA) techniques. The findings of the study showed that both commonalities and differences were present in the actual perception of importance between agency and academic internship supervisors. This study provided recommendations to practitioners, educators, and researchers based on the study findings.

Effectiveness of rural internships for veterinary students to combat veterinary workforce shortages in rural areas.

Veterinarians are a pivotal force in addressing animal health and welfare surveillance, with a critical role in improving public health security and increasing the profits of livestock farmers. Yet, the veterinary profession is adversely affected by personnel shortages, particularly in rural areas. Since the health of people, animals and their shared environment are interconnected in a One Health perspective, a set of policies are required to ensure public health by attraction and retention of veterinarians in rural areas. In France, a tutored internship programme, financially subsiding students and mentors to execute a training period in remote rural areas, was promoted to better integrate and retain veterinary students ending their veterinary training. This paper aims to evaluate how veterinarians' tutored internships influences students' choices for rural practice, using three different statistical methods derived from causal inference theory. Using survey data for the period 2016-2020, we show that: (i) the average effect of the tutored internship on veterinarians' work in food animal sector is not significant; and that (ii) the tutored internship leads veterinarians with a low share of work in the food animal sector to have a rural practise after they graduated between 13 and 20% greater than those who did not participate in the tutored internship.

Why do Industry and University Work Together? The Case of Li2U

This paper explores the dynamics and outcomes of university-industry collaboration (UIC) in the development of a mobile application, "Li2U", designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. The study employs an existing academic literature analysis and case study methodology to analyze the impacts of this collaboration to examine university-industry collaboration. The study delves into the collaborative process, highlighting the roles and contributions of academic researchers, and industry professionals in the app's development. The objective of Li2U is to streamline the internship and job placement process for university students while providing employers with a reliable platform for talent acquisition and student profiling. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on effective university-industry partnerships, offering insights into best practices and the potential for such collaborations to facilitate meaningful educational and economic outcomes. The case of Li2U serves as a model for similar initiatives, underlining the importance of aligning educational programs with industry needs and emerging technological trends

Clinical competency: perceptions of nursing interns and clinical mentors

Abstract Objective To assess the clinical competency of nursing interns and the perception of clinical nurse mentors toward student nurses’ clinical competency. Methods A study was carried out among 104 nursing interns and 26 clinical nurse mentors using the purposive sampling technique. A self-reported perception scale was used to collect the data. Results In general, most nursing interns perceived themselves as clinically competent during the internship. The clinical nurse mentors too reported that the current internship is helping the nursing interns in becoming competent. Conclusions Frequent clinical evaluation, buddy system, provision of stipends, good leadership, and coordination between the academic institute and hospital are reported as the critical motivating factors for improving the clinical competency of student interns.

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND AWARENESS REGARDING ZNO SUNSCREEN PROTECTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS

Background:Zincoxidenanorods were employed as the primary ultra- violet protection agent in the formulation of sunscreens. Examination of ZnO powder through FESEM and TEM micrographs revealed the predominant presence of rod-like structures with a width range between 61-70 nm. Notably, sunscreens containing 20-40% (by weight) of ZnOnanorods exhibited significantly improved UV absorbance across both UVA and UVB spectra (280-400 nm). This study mainly aims to assess the Knowledge Attitude and Awareness Regarding ZnOnanorodsinSunscreenProtectionAmongUndergraduateDentalStudents. Aim: Knowledge Attitude and Awareness Regarding ZnO Sunscreen Protection Among Undergraduate Dental Students. Objective: Analyzing and determining the Knowledge Attitude and Awareness Regarding ZnO Sunscreen Protection Among Undergraduate Dental Students. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among the dental students (II,III, IV, interns) in a tertiary care teaching hospital,Khammam, using a web basedtool called forms pro, a semi-structural online questionnaire was designed and distributed to the students in order to fill.Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS verson-29..A p- value &lt;0.05 was used to evaluate statistical significance. Result: A total of 209 students took part with females (70.8%) and males (29.2%). Age of participants ranges from 19-25 years. In this study female students have more knowledge and awareness regarding ZnO Sunscreen Protection compared to males. Among all the students Interns have more knowledge, followed by IV-BDS, III-BDS and II-BDS. Conclusion: The study result suggests that knowledge and awareness level of ZnO Sunscreen Protection is adequate.

Perceptions of Medical Students on Research Curriculum: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Medical colleges promote research by incorporating it into the curriculum, which enables students to acknowledge it as a career prospect. The aim of the study was to assess the perceptions of medical students on research curriculum. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 544 medical students (interns and post-graduates) at AIIMS Rishikesh in 2020. Data was collected thorough online self-administered questionnaire. A comparison between groups was made using the Mann-Whitney test or chi-square test p &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 544 participants, 218 (40.1%) responded with complete data. The total median score for the self-perceived ability of study participants regarding performing the research tasks differed significantly between interns and post-graduates [29.5 (24.0–34.2) vs 33 (25.2–39.7), p = 0.03]. They suggested that mandatory research projects, workshops, and training should be included in the curriculum. Conclusion: Feedback from medical students regarding the need for guided research projects, hands-on training, and inclusion of research methodology as a course in UG curriculum and provision of support in the form of incentives, academic credits, and motivation are well noted and guide the resource faculties to modify their teaching and student support programs.

Career Guidance to Help Medical School Students Choose a Specialty after Graduation

The author recommends the creation of a nationwide career guidance program at the national level through the establishment of a long-term cohort, involving collaboration among medical schools nationwide. This cohort would be constructed for the purpose of analyzing correlations from admission to medical school to post-graduate education, facilitating the development of a career guidance program. This will aid in career development through students' self-analysis and competency building. Each medical school should operate a systematic career guidance program. Career guidance for post-graduate major selection should be included in the regular curriculum. Schools are advised to operate student counseling rooms for various career guidance services. For example, medical schools can operate 1:1 career counseling, academic counseling, career guidance surveys, psychological tests, and counseling. It is advisable to establish a mentor-professor system, connect mentor professors, and build a network of experts related to majors to provide immediate support according to students' needs. Professional mentor training should be provided to mentor professors. To provide opportunities for students to experience their career paths in advance, early clinical exposure, long-term integrated clinical practice, community-based clinical practice, participation in student research programs, career fairs, and student internship programs are recommended. In South Korea, it is necessary to systematically operate the internship system and make improvements to facilitate optical career choices. Additionally, considering the significant influence of social factors on students' career choices in South Korea, efforts should be made to identify and address the issues related to these social factors.