Work Values Research Articles

Effectiveness of Using a Self-Directed Learning Program to Teach Physical Examination and Health Assessment Skills: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Conducting health assessments and physical examinations are essential skills for independent practice. Exploring how to teach these skills effectively is essential. This study was designed to validate the effectiveness of a self-directed learning program in improving nursing student outcomes in terms of their learning health assessment and physical examination skills. A quasi-experimental design was used, and second-year nursing students enrolled in a health assessment and physical examination course at a university of science and technology in central Taiwan were recruited using purposive sampling. Both the control and experimental groups were taught using a traditional teaching method. The experimental group additionally participated in a self-directed learning program. Structured questionnaires, including the Chinese version of the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale, Scales of Motivation and Learning Strategies, Interpersonal Skills Assessment Tool, the Course Satisfaction Evaluation Scale, and the Perception of Health Assessment and Physical Examination Competence Scale, were used to collect data at three time points. After controlling for the effects of pretest scores, after the intervention, the experimental group achieved significantly higher scores than the control group for self-directed learning (creative learning and love of learning), learning motivation (goal orientation, work value, expected success, and test anxiety), and cognitive strategies (total score, elaboration strategy, recitation strategy, and monitoring strategy). In addition, the health assessment exercise improved interpersonal and communication skills, and learning satisfaction was significantly higher in the experimental group than the control group. A physical examination and health assessment course designed using the self-directed learning framework can effectively improve student competence in related skills to enhance their ability to assess patient health problems in clinical settings. This study presents an alternative approach to teaching health assessment and physical examination courses and validates the positive effect of this approach on student learning outcomes.

Misconduct in Research: Perception and Attitude among Postgraduate Students and Faculty in a Teaching Hospital in Mangalore

Abstract Background: Misconduct in research refers to unethical behavior in the conduct of research which includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and other practices that violate the integrity of the research process. Perceptions and attitudes toward research misconduct differ across individuals and educational systems. Methods: In this facility-based cross-sectional study, 103 faculty and 57 postgraduates of Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, were assessed regarding their attitude toward research misconduct using the attitude toward plagiarism (ATP) questionnaire. Institutional Ethics Committee approval was obtained before the commencement of the study. Independent t-test was applied to assess the difference in mean perception and attitude scores between the faculty and postgraduates and P < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The mean age of the faculty and the postgraduate was 38.3 ± 9.3 years and 26.1 ± 2.9 years. The positive attitude ATP scores for the faculty and postgraduates were 31.2 ± 7.9 and 36.6 ± 8.1, respectively, which reflects a moderate approval toward plagiarism. The negative attitude and general perception ATP scores of 21.9 ± 3.8 and 23.8 ± 6.4 depicted a moderate level of disapproval toward plagiarism among the faculty. Postgraduates had a mean negative attitude ATP score of 22.1 ± 3.1 and 28.1 ± 7.0 for subjective norms, also suggesting an overall moderate tolerance toward plagiarism. Overall, the faculty and postgraduates had a low tolerance toward various aspects of research misconduct. Conclusion: Attitudes and perceptions toward plagiarism are complex and context dependent. Promoting awareness of academic integrity and the value of original work is essential to foster a culture that discourages plagiarism and encourages proper citation and acknowledgment of sources.

Comparative Study of Group Collaboration in Higher Education in China and the United States

With the progress of the society, education has received more and more attention. From compulsory education to higher education, educators have been continually exploring more suitable and better pedagogy. In this situation, the application of group collaboration in teaching and learning has been emphasized. In this article, the author mainly compares the current situation of group collaboration in two educational backgrounds: China and the United States. The advantages and disadvantages are analyzed and suggestions for improvement are given. According to the comparison, it can be clearly seen that in the U.S., the educational method of group cooperation is relatively more sophisticated, more commonly used, and more favorably received. In China, the success of group work has been impeded by cultural backgrounds, social environments, teachers and students. These factors have resulted in negative attitudes towards the learning method of group collaboration. Nevertheless, Chinese students remain optimistic about the future of this method. In order to expose students to a wider variety of learning styles, and in order to maximize the value of group work, Chinese educators need to devote more time and energy to changing the status of education and improving the quality of teachers.

“I know what I need to learn”: The intersection of aspirational and navigational capitals for marginalized‐identity STEM students

AbstractBackgroundThe community cultural wealth (CCW) theoretical framework recognizes the assets of oppressed communities. Within the framework, aspirational capital refers to the hope to achieve in the face of systemic barriers, while navigational capital includes tactics engaged to progress within institutions that were not designed for equitable achievement. This study explores where aspirational capital and navigational capital overlap (a frequent and theoretically relevant occurrence) for marginalized‐identity (MI) STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students.PurposeThis study provides insight into the experiences of higher education for MI students. Understanding students' deployment of navigational and aspirational capitals can direct change within institutions.Design/MethodThis analysis draws on 51 semi‐structured interviews with 26 participants. Multiple rounds of qualitative coding and shared meaning‐making among authors support the present findings.ResultsWhen aspirational capital and navigational capital overlap in student experience, three themes emerge. First, MI students use individualized actions to meet their goals; their extreme self‐reliance and engagement of priorities and milestones are key. Second, intrinsic motivators echoing meritocratic narratives encourage students. These narratives emphasize the value of hard work and taking advantage of opportunities. Finally, external forces, including institutionally based experts and culture, reflect aspirational and navigational capital engagement that support the individual's approaches and mindsets. Each finding includes nuance based on demographic categories.ConclusionsMI students draw on aspirational and navigational capital for support in postsecondary education. Recognition of CCW components and strategies shifts the responsibility of equitable student experiences and academic success to institutions and stakeholders in STEM higher education.

Corporate culture: institutional regulation and practical implementation experience

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the sociological discourse on corporate culture. The role of corporate culture in the practical activities of the enterprise and its institutional features are discussed. The subject of the study is corporate culture, in particular, the specifics of the use of the term and the components of corporate culture are clarified. It is shown that culture is based on a value component, the development of which in the context of the company should form the value of work and the value of belonging to one's company, which, in turn, should be congruent with the company's strategy and development goals. The article reveals the differences between a developed corporate culture, such as educating and motivating employees to perceive work in the company as a way of life, ensuring staff commitment to the ideas and values of the organization. The article used a theoretical review of scientific literature in the field of sociology of culture and personnel management. The novelty of the research is the translation of the experience of a medical organization (Mayo clinic), which has a highly developed corporate culture based on the ideas of customer orientation, as well as the identification of the principles of its work and the features of building a culture. The importance of compatibility of corporate culture and strategy is also emphasized. It is noted that at the material level, corporate culture can be observed through visible signs (branded clothing, corporate symbols, organizational ceremonies and attributes, work environment, etc.), and at the level of spiritual culture – values and norms that define and regulate the behavior of employees in the company. At the same time, values closely related to visual samples reflect the internal philosophy of the company. It is emphasized that norms, patterns of corporate behavior, through corporate culture are tools for personnel management, and corporate culture acts as an institutional management tool. The article concludes that it is necessary to purposefully form and develop a corporate culture in the process of which the primary should be the creation of a value component related to the company's development strategy.

Internalization of Character Education Values in Arabic Language Learning for Tsanawiyah Students Dayah Al Muslimun Lhoksukon North Aceh

This study aims to describe the implementation of character education values and their internalization in Arabic language learning for tsnawiyah students of Dayah Al Muslimun Lhoksukon North Aceh. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, and the data collected are the results of observations, interviews and documentation. Data analysis in this study used Miles Huberman's interactive analysis theory. The data analysis technique in this study begins with collecting data, presenting, reducing and concluding. The results of this study indicate that the value of character education values contained in Arabic learning materials in the book Arabiyah Baina Yadaik for Tsanawiyah students, namely: religious values, ethical values, tolerance values, disciplinary values, complex work values, independent values, democratic values, curiosity values, national spirit values, recognizing excellence, communicative values, reading values, environmental care values and responsibility values and the value of character education values are internalized into the process of Arabic learning stages through teaching materials, learning models and evaluation (authentic assessment).

A Review of Generations X and Y’ Work Values and Attitudes Across North America and Europe

The Generational Theory, on the other hand, has been used uniformly in numerous studies without taking into account the historical, social, and cultural variations from one place to another. Because Generation X, and Millennials are currently the most significant generational cohorts for the employment market, this study aims to investigate from a historical perspective the fundamental and work value, leadership styles, and work attitudes of these generations, taking into account regional differences between the North America and European nations. The review indicates that an increasing number of studies have adopted the assumption that, regardless differences in social and economic situations of different nations, generational cohorts have the same patterns and biases. The research conducted in this article contributes to enhancing the approach of generational theory in organizational behaviors studies and highlighting the idea of stark disparities across various areas and nations based on various historical occurrences. Keywords: generational theory, work values, work attitudes

ETOS KERJA KARYAWAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS DI PT HDMS PROFESSIONAL BLITAR PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM

Islam, among the world's religions, is the only religion that upholds the value of work. A job reflects the actual duties, obligations and responsibilities of each individual employee towards their position. In a company, employee work ethic plays an important role in contributing to the progress and decline of a company. In Islam, the work ethic must be based on three elements, namely, monotheism, piety and worship. This means that monotheism (faith in Allah Almighty) causes a person to assess that his work and the results of his work are a means of uniting Allah SWT. However, in the reality of life, there are still many employees, especially Muslims, who are still lazy, undisciplined, unwilling to work hard, and work as they please or what could be called a lack of work ethic. In this research, researchers will examine various types of work ethic that influence company productivity, and how to improve employee work ethic based on an Islamic economic perspective. This research employs a qualitative methodology characterized by a case study approach, emphasizing descriptive analysis.The work ethic of employees at PT HDMS Professional Blitar is fluctuating, meaning that the conditions of each employee are different from one employee to another. Lack of employee work ethic can be overcome by making conditions as comfortable as possible in the workplace and establishing good relationships between employees and company leaders. Keywords: Ethos, Work, Productivity, Economy, Islam.

TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVE DIRECTIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING

Nowadays programming is an indispensable part of modern life. It is the foundation for the development and implementation of new technologies and solutions in various fields of human activity: personal to professional. Recently, there has been significant progress in the development of information technologies due to the constant scientific and technological advances around the world. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current situation as well as trends in the development of software development. The work uses theoretical methods of research, such as analysis, synthesis and generalization. Because of this work, the author has identified the main trends and tendencies observed in the information technology industry. Based on the results obtained, the author makes conclusions about how the software development industry will develop and what technologies will have the greatest impact in the future. The scientific value of the current work consists in the formation and systematization of the most important trends and prospects of programming development. The materials of the work can be useful for modern software developers, architects and project managers in technology companies, allowing them to identify the most promising directions in the aspect of development of their competencies.

Analysis of the quality of provision of physical therapy services in a children's preschool

modern society is progressing very quickly. An intensive process is taking place automation and computerization of basic household items, training and development. The impact of these trends on the health of preschool and younger children is relevant schoolchildren The age period of 3-6 years is critical for the formation of correct posture and arch of the feet, because in this age range the muscular and bone systems that form the musculoskeletal system of a person. Pathological changes in the supporting of the motor apparatus are most often found in older preschool and younger children school age The main factor influencing the development of these pathologies can be consider the weakness of the muscular system, since the muscles at this age are characterized high tensile strength and, as a result, do not provide reliable fixation bones Bone tissue, in turn, is characterized by less hardness, greater plasticity, they are more easily deformed under the influence of external factors. Taking into account the listed factors, active attention should be paid to physical development children in this age period, as well as take into account all these features during development educational programs and programs of corrective and preventive orientation, which used in children's preschools, especially in specialized ones where the child is present almost every day, as well as where it is possible to provide professional, regular and timely influence for a positive solution to the problem. Goal research: to analyze the quality of provision of physical therapy services in the nursery preschool institution of a specialized type before and after the implementation of the experimental one rehabilitation programs for children with flat-valgus foot deformity. Methods research: analysis and generalization of data from an anonymous survey of parents regarding the quality of providing physical therapy services in a specialized children's preschool type Obtained results: the results of an anonymous survey of parents were analyzed regarding the quality of provision of physical therapy services within a children's preschool institution specialized type (the survey was conducted separately for control and of the experimental group before and after the start of the physical therapy program completion of 12 weeks, as the experimental program was carried out during this term). The practical value of scientific work: based on an anonymous survey of parents regarding the quality of provision of physical therapy services in a children's preschool institution of a specialized type, developed and implemented in the preschooler's daily regime experimental program of physical therapy for children with flat-valgus deformity stop.

“Making It Remarkable”: Teaching Professional Youth Work Values in a UK Higher Education Institution

This paper reports on the findings of a study exploring the role of values in professional qualifying courses taught at a Scottish University. The study aimed to enhance understanding of the way in which these courses draw on values-based pedagogy to incorporate professional values laid out in formal standards by external professional bodies. The paper reports on the findings relating specifically to values teaching on a professionally qualifying youth work programme, drawing on contributions uploaded to an online survey by students and lecturers engaged with the programme. It explores the themes to emerge from the survey data, including the centrality of values in practice and teaching; how these align with students’ personal values and are shaped by wider societal influences; lecturers’ pedagogical approaches; and the importance of supervised placements and dialogue between students, their supervisors, and lecturers in building their understanding and helping them to navigate the complexities of enacting values-based practice. The study concludes that youth worker education programmes, in which professional values are thoroughly embedded, offer the potential to deliver a transformative educative experience to students, and to potentially disrupt the reductionist values systems that have permeated the neo-liberal university.

Toward more ethically oriented humanitarian logistics operations: An exploratory research

Ethical standards in humanitarian logistics have been frequently overlooked in the literature. This research aims to explore the interaction between logistics decisions and ethical standards implementation in the context of humanitarian relief operations. The paper adopts a data triangulation approach to collect and validate the primary and secondary data through a literature review, focus group, and interview. The results revealed that logistics decisions and processes affect the implementation of ethical standards. These decisions are physical distribution, facility location, procurement, outsourcing, deprivation cost analysis, visibility and information flow, supply chain collaboration, staff selection and training, types of relief items, staff security, and localization of logistics activities. This research can provide practitioners with insight into a complete set of ethical standards and inform their understanding of which factors affect their implementation. The novelty of this research comes from combining two disciplines, humanitarian logistics and social work, to compile a complementary list of ethical standards in humanitarian operations. It shows how logistics decisions can affect implementing ethical standards and hence achieving core values of social work.

Сравнительная оценка энергетических затрат при перемещениях кранов-штабелеров

Within the framework of the put forward hypothesis that energy costs of working movements of the links of racking stacker cranes are inextricably linked to the shape of the working area of the warehouse in which the crane operates, to reduce energy costs, it was pro-posed to use a rotating boom in the design of the stacker crane. With the help of program implementations of mathematical models of stacker cranes of traditional bicycle design and the proposed design with a rotating boom, it became possible to determine the average energy costs for all possible movements of loads of the same mass within the corresponding working areas of these designs. For this purpose, systems of differential equations in Cauchy form were developed, where dissipation of energy was taken into account. The total value of work of crane drives during acceleration and braking was determined. The latter were carried out with constant accelerations, and the movement after acceleration — with constant speeds. The developed simulation mathematical models of cranes of traditional design and the proposed design with a rotating boom allow to determine the energy costs in the drives when moving the crane links along the given trajectories. According to the criterion of average total energy costs, adopted for all possible combinations of movements within areas of the same capacity of one hundred square meters, the stacker crane of the proposed design has an advantage over the crane of traditional design. This makes it possible to significantly reduce energy costs when using such cranes in warehouses and hangars. It is reasonable to recommend the use of a stacker crane of the developed design in warehouses of round shape — it will allow to reduce significantly the energy costs when using such cranes in warehouses and hangars.

Investigating the influence of bureaucratic and humanistic work environment on the employees’ work ethics

The study aimed to investigate the effect of bureaucratic and humanistic work environments on the work ethics of the employees. To deepen the concepts, the literature was reviewed. The study used the assessment and correlational research design. The population of the study was the employees of the Divine Word College of Laoag. Validated questionnaires were used to gather the data dan the weighted mean and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The findings indicate that the bureaucratic work environment of the institution is higher than the humanistic work environment. The work ethics of the employees was also high. However, looking into their correlation, showed that there is no correlation between the work environment and the work ethics of the employees. The variances of work ethics are not attributed to the work environment but they may be caused by other individual or organizational factors. Thus, the current study recommends another study particularly the effect of individual work values on the work ethics of the employees.

A REVIEW OF THE JOB SATISFACTION THEORY FOR VOCATIONAL COLLEGE EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Job satisfaction signifies a positive attitude toward tasks performed, fostering confidence and enthusiasm among individuals as they engage in their work. The concept of job satisfaction has been explored through various theories relevant to vocational teachers. This paper aims to formulate a comprehensive theory of job satisfaction, integrating variations in work values and perceived job characteristics as key explanatory factors. The study delves into the intricate relationship between job satisfaction and specific work-related elements. Through a literature review analysis, relevant theories are selected to map out the theory of job satisfaction and to understand the interplay between Maslow's Theory and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. The findings demonstrate that both Maslow's theory and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory influence job satisfaction within the organizational work environment of vocational colleges. Furthermore, the extent to which individuals can attain perceived job rewards is contingent on their level of control over their employment circumstances. Additionally, this paper examines previous theories related to teacher job satisfaction, providing valuable insights to teachers regarding the influencing factors that shape their control over achieving job satisfaction within the context of Malaysian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

A Conceptual Framework on Factors Influencing Nurses’ Job Performance

The nurses' job performance can be regarded as a reflection of healthcare organizations, given that they comprise the largest group of human resource professionals who are responsible for providing high-quality care to patients. However, previous studies have emphasized that nurses in Malaysia are underperformed because of shortages in the workforce and excessive workload. Hence, understanding factors influencing the job performance of nurses will empower decision-makers to develop effective strategies aimed at enhancing nurses' performance. In Malaysia, only a few research have been performed on job performance, especially among nurses. Furthermore, limited research has delved into the specific factors influencing nurses’ job performance in Malaysia’s public hospital system. This study contributes to the existing knowledge by investigating the impact of spirituality at work and HRM practices on the nurses’ job performance in Malaysian public hospitals. This study employs a quantitative survey method using self-administered questionnaires, and the data collected will be analyzed using SPSS software Version 26. A total of 375 nurses from a population of 12, 514 nurses who worked at public hospitals in Malaysia will be selected as a sample of the study. This study offers potential benefits to authorities in Malaysian healthcare organizations by providing valuable insights for the development of compelling effective spirituality at work values and human resource management strategies aimed at enhancing the job performance of nurses.

Fabric handling evaluation of woven shirting fabrics by the fabric touch tester

A fabric touch tester is a novel instrument with fabric handling properties. Its principal advantage is that the device has integrated modules for compression, surface friction, and thermal and bending properties. This module integration simplifies the testing process, and provides an efficient measurement method, and a comprehensive physical index. This study focused on woven fabrics for dress shirts. The fabric samples comprised three groups with various yarn compositions – that is, cotton, polyester, and wool. Sample group 1 was composed of cotton, polyester, and blended yarns; sample group 2 mainly compared the effect of twist yarns on the fabric touch; and sample group 3 was composed of wool and blended yarns with polyester. The handling properties were assessed by compression work and the compression recovery rate for the compression attributes. The results revealed that fabric (T100p1) with high twist-level yarns had a higher value of compression work (242.56 gf*mm2), and the texture type may affect the compression characteristics more significantly than the blending ratio. The fabric touch tester can also distinguish small changes in the compression properties of samples (0.43–0.71), the maximum heat flux and surface roughness amplitude for the thermal and surface roughness properties. The results revealed that the maximum heat flux value of all the samples in this study was 1109 Wm−2, the sample C100 using pure cotton yarn had the highest maximum heat flux value (1270 Wm−2). Moreover, the sample W100 with 100% wool fiber yarn had the highest surface roughness amplitude in the warp direction (81 μm) and surface roughness amplitude in the weft direction (67 μm). Finally, the bending average rigidity was used to assess the bending performance of the fabric samples. These fabric touch tester indicators were applied to analyze the fabric handling characteristics of woven shirting fabrics, and perform cross-analysis among samples.

Practicing up: Teaching social workers how to influence authority figures

ABSTRACT Social workers often practice in challenging organizational contexts that hinder the ability to uphold social work values and ethics and empower clients. This article introduces the concept of ‘practicing up,’ defined as the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with people in power, and to act with courage on behalf of clients. The article presents an argument that social work education should intentionally include content on practicing up, distinguishes practicing up from other forms of social work advocacy, and describes prerequisites and example skills it can require. The role of social workers’ intersectional identities when practicing up are discussed. The article concludes by considering how learning to practice up could help to shift conceptualizations of how social workers use power.

Recommendation of Prospective Construction Service Providers in Government Procurement Using Decision Tree

The determination of prospective construction service providers using the direct procurement method is the authority of the Goods/ Services Procurement Officer. Administrative requirements are an important factor in selecting prospective construction service providers. The use of the decision tree method in this study is to find out, determine, and analyse the variables that influence the assessment of the feasibility of prospective construction service providers, and get an accuracy value in providing an assessment of the feasibility of prospective construction service providers. The data used in this study are 153 datasets consisting of 13 variables. The existing variables are divided into basic variables and additional variables. The basic variables consist of 5 variables, namely experts, work experience, quality of work, winning tenders and contract value. While the additional variables consist of 8 variables namely business entity status, business entity form, business entity NPWP, business entity domicile, business entity qualification, type of business licence, percentage of work and construction services business licence. By using the decision tree method, the accuracy on the basic variable is 84.84%. The addition of additional variables to the basic variables resulted in an accuracy of 90.91%. This shows that by adding additional variables the accuracy results are higher than using only the basic variables.

Sport Social Work: Unique Opportunities, Benefits, and Barriers

Summary: Sport social workers operate across all sport systems and settings, from youth recreation to professional athletics. Due to the diversity of ways in which social work practice intersects with sport, the specialization of sport social work remains nebulous. To begin to disentangle this ambiguity, the current exploratory study sough to better understand the unique perspectives and lived experiences sport social workers who: (1) use sport to promote healthy development and holistic wellbeing, and (2) provide services to those involved in sport to promote healthy development and holistic wellbeing. Following the recommendations of Braun et al. (2021)—who positioned the online survey as a qualitative research tool—a 29-item online questionnaire was administered to the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport email listserv. In total, 84 participants engaged in the survey.
 Findings: Findings highlight unique opportunities for sport social workers (e.g., teach life skills; engage in interprofessional collaborations), benefits of having sport social workers (e.g., enhance treatment, social work values), and barriers that sport social workers face (e.g., lack of education, sport culture).
 Applications: The ability to better understand the ways in which social workers operate at the intersection of social work and sport is a critical next step in advancing the profession, as well as the unique area of sport social work practice.