Work Values Research Articles

Key Learnings and Perspectives of a Newly Implemented Sex-and Gender-Based Medicine Modular Course Integrated into the First-Year Medical School Curriculum: A Mixed-Method Survey.

Sex and Gender-Based Medicine (SGBM) addresses the influence of sex and gender on health and healthcare, emphasizing personalized care. Integrating SGBM into medical education is challenging. This study examines the implementation of an SGBM course in an Israeli university during the first year of the medical school. The course integrated lectures, group work, online gender studies resources, workshops, teacher training, and essential literature. The curriculum spanned pre-clinical and clinical aspects, featuring seven 90-minute sessions. Surveys assessed course structure, content, and lecturers using a 5-point Likert scale and qualitative feedback. Quantitative analysis involved descriptive statistics, and thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Of the 84 students surveyed, 35 (41.7%) responded to the first part, and 30 (35.7%) to the second. The SGBM course received high satisfaction with an average score of 3.63, surpassing other first-year courses (average 3.21). Students appreciated the supportive academic atmosphere (mean score 4.20) and diverse teaching methods (mean score 4.03), while the development of feminist thinking was less appreciated (average score 3.49). Lecturers received high ratings (average score 4.33). Qualitative feedback highlighted the value of group work, the significance of the subject matter, and the helpfulness of supplementary videos. Students requested more content on contemporary issues like gender transition and patient perspectives. The feminist medicine aspect was contentious, with students seeking better gender balance and scientific evidence. Introducing SGBM into the first-year curriculum yielded positive results with high student satisfaction for content and lecturers. An expanded course module is planned, to be assessed at the end of the next academic year.

Discriminative and exploitive stereotypes: Artificial intelligence generated images of aged care nurses and the impacts on recruitment and retention.

This article uses critical discourse analysis to investigate artificial intelligence (AI) generated images of aged care nurses and considers how perspectives and perceptions impact upon the recruitment and retention of nurses. The article demonstrates a recontextualization of aged care nursing, giving rise to hidden ideologies including harmful stereotypes which allow for discrimination and exploitation. It is argued that this may imply that nurses require fewer clinical skills in aged care, diminishing the value of working in this area. AI relies on existing data sets, and thus represent existing stereotypes and biases. The discourse analysis has highlighted key issues which may further impact upon nursing recruitment and retention, and advocates for stronger ethical consideration, including the use of experts in data validation, for the way that aged care services and nurses are depicted and thus valued.

From academia to enterprise: how work value and organisational factors influence academic entrepreneurship

Scholars in the social sciences have paid attention to the work value, but little is known about its significance from an entrepreneurship point of view. The purpose of this study is to look into how an organisational factor influences the relationship between academician work value and academic entrepreneurship engagement. This is a first attempt to investigate academician work values from higher learning institutions in developing nations, adding to the body of knowledge regarding the elements that impact academic entrepreneurship engagement. The selected higher learning institutions provided 381 of their academicians for the study, which employed a quantitative cross-sectional design. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data, and structural equation modelling was used to assess the results. The results show that, when organisational factors act as the moderator, work value in terms of terminal values increases its impact on academic entrepreneurship; on the contrary, organisational factors have no moderation effect with the instrumental value when influencing academic entrepreneurship. The study provided implications for higher learning institutions, academicians, and the government.

The influence of job embeddedness and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior in BULOG

Job embeddedness means employee engagement in an organization through social networks, namely trust and cohesion. Embeddedness are all factors that involve employees in their work, this can happen if there is a match between work values and individual values and community values with individual values. Organizational commitment is an individual's loyalty to the organization. Those who have high commitment tend to persist more and have lower absenteeism than those who have low commitment. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) is part of the science of organizational behavior, OCB is a form of work behavior that is usually not visible or taken into account. BULO G is a state-owned public company engaged in food logistics. The company's business scope includes logistics/warehousing business, surveying and eradicating pests, providing plastic sacks, transportation business, food commodity trading and retail business. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, this research uses Path Diagrams and Hypothesis Testing with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method using the SmartPLS 3.0 program. Based on this conclusion, Based on these results, it can be said that job embeddedness and organizational commitment have a significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior in BULOG employees.

The Reality of Volunteer Work among the Students of the University of Jordan

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the reality of volunteer work among the students of the University of Jordan. Methods: A total of 1714 undergraduates (551 male and 1164 female) were surveyed using a questionnaire designed to elicit information using the descriptive analytical approach. There were multiple-choice questions covering topics like how often college students volunteer, what kinds of service projects students want to take on, what they hope to gain from getting involved, what holds them back, and what resources would help get more college students involved in service projects. Results: The findings revealed that both male and female students were eager to participate in volunteer activities. Most students (75.3%), both male and female, already engage in volunteer work, and the areas in which they hope to gain experience are primarily related to aiding charitable organizations that serve the underprivileged. Regarding implementation extent, there was a statistically significant correlation involving gender and college in students' views about volunteer work, with humanities students topping other students in this respect. By engaging in voluntary labor, students aspired to acquire new skills, boost their self-esteem, and develop their social skills. The primary obstacle to participation in volunteer labor programs was the lack of adequate promotion for volunteer work, while society's unfavorable view of volunteers had a minimal effect. Conclusions The students at the University of Jordan recognize the value of volunteer work in building self-confidence and acquiring new skills.

청년구직자의 직업가치 인식수준에 따른 유형 및 주요 특성

청년구직자의 직업가치 인식수준에 따른 유형 및 주요 특성

Организационно-управленческие подходы к развитию организационного поведения в системе управления персоналом

The article substantiates the relevance of modern organizational and management approaches to the development of organizational behavior of personnel. The role of behavior types and work values of the organization's employees, which resulted in the motivational model of organizational behavior of the staff, is revealed. Taking into account the identified motivational types of personnel, a set of methods for the development of organizational behavior of employees, including scientific-methodological, informational, andragogical and socio-communicative approaches is proposed. The study shows that organizational behavior is one of the key elements of the personnel management system, the effectiveness of which determines the management result and the financial success of the enterprise.

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON DESIGN: THE EXAMPLE OF DALL-E

Applications of artificial intelligence, initially utilized during the Digital Revolution and continuously developing with advancing technology, are starting to appear more frequently in the field of design. Today, we encounter artificial intelligence in a wide range of fields, and, wittingly or unwittingly, one can benefit from it. The study is concerned primarily with the uses of artificial intelligence in graphic design, which is a visual art form communicating ideas and demanding creativity, and the potential future outcomes of machine learning-based design. In this context, the artificial network developed by OpenAI called Dall-E, which converts texts in written language into images, was examined as an example. The qualitative research method was used in the study. Printed publications and visuals related to artificial intelligence, technology, and design were scanned, and data collected by observation and document scanning was compiled. Samples were produced using artificial intelligence applications, after which they were interpreted and analyzed using descriptive analysis method. In conclusion, we consider that machine learning programs cannot go beyond the data they process and that they cannot have human emotions, intelligence, and creativity even if they can generate infinite variations by being ‘inspired’ by a work of art. By this assumption, in terms of discussing the effects of artificial intelligence on the field of design, it is significant to understand that, while the value of what is produced by artificial intelligence will decrease, the value of the original work will continue to increase in that the original will always be more valuable.

Work Values, Workplace Spirituality and Employee Engagement of Supervisors in a Group of Packaging Company

Work Values, Workplace Spirituality and Employee Engagement of Supervisors in a Group of Packaging Company

Work Values in the Generational Aspect on the Example of Younger Millennials of Saint Petersburg

Work Values in the Generational Aspect on the Example of Younger Millennials of Saint Petersburg

Research on the Path of Realising the Value of Public Works under the Perspective of Value Co-creation Theory

As the foundation of China's economic construction and social development, due to its public welfare nature, the realisation of the value of public works is closely related to every member of society, i.e. there are multiple stakeholders. How to realise the value proposition of each stakeholder has become a measure of the success of public works. This paper analyses the connotation of the value realization of public works stakeholders and the characteristics of public works in China, takes the theory of value co-creation as the theoretical basis, and finally puts forward the path of public works value realization.

REPRESENTASI NILAI BUDAYA MAKASSAR DALAM FILM GADIS BULULOE KARYA ARMIN SUPER

The aim of this research is to describe the cultural values of Makassar in the film Girl Bululce by Armin Super, using cultural theory. In this research using ghaeryası techniques and document studies. The results of this research show that there is a representation of Makassar cultural values in the film Girl Bululoe, namely, pacce cultural values were found in 7 data in the film Girl Bululoe that pacce is a sense of empathy and caring for other humans and easy compassion for humans. Sipakatau cultural values were found in 4 data in the film Girl Bululoe is sipakatau wich means mutual respect, respect and treating all humans well regardless of social status. The cultural value of lambusuk was found in 2 data in the film Girl Bululoe, namely that lambusuk is an attitude of honesty towards oneself, honesty towards humans. Juur towards God Almighty. The cultural value off barani was found in 4 data in the film Girl Bululoe that barani are those who act bravely and heave grat courage. The value of hard work was found 4 data in the film Girls Bululoe, namely reso which means hard work was found 4 data in the film Girls Bululoe, namely reso which means hard work seriously with the aim of achieving a career. Hard work with economic goals, and also education.

Dimensions of the Value Approach in the Academic Training and Practice of Social Workers

This article discusses theoretical and practical dimensions of the value approach in education and practice of social work. Theoretically, the importance of values and human rights in the social sciences and in particular in the training of students in social work and in the professional realization of social workers is justified. The results of an empirical study on human rights as fundamental values in social work are also presented and analyzed. On this basis, conclusions and recommendations for improving the academic training and the continuing qualification of professionals in the field of social work are formulated

Leadership in Social Work: Basis for Promotion of The Heads of Social Work Institutions in China

The call for studies on social work leadership has been raised since then. Various leadership models from the business literature were adopted in social work literature but had not been analyzed thoroughly to determine their appropriateness with social work mission and values to advance the social work agenda. In China, nearly 8,000 social work service organizations (SWSOs) were developed quickly in the end of 2017 which offered both opportunities and challenges for social work administrators who were observed to practice transformational leadership often. Apparently, a Chinese version of transformational leadership was developed by Li & Shi (2005) based on the four-factor structure anchored on Chinese culture of moral integrity, leadership charm, vision motivation, and individualized consideration which was the study’s framework. The study investigated the transformational leadership of heads in social work institutions in China as basis for their promotion. This inquiry filled a perceived gap in the scant literature regarding leadership of Chinese social work heads. Also, it analyzed the organizational conditions and management of heads in social work institutions. The study involved 193 heads from 5 social work institutions in China who were mostly female with 1-5 years of service as a professional social worker with specialized educational background. Through quantitative descriptive, comparative, and correlational methods, the results showed that social work leaders always experienced transformational leadership. However, the heads presented numerous challenges that called for improved guidelines on their promotion. Thus, the output of the study was developed.

The in-class experience of social work students based on their religious affiliation

ABSTRACT This quantitative study ascertained the association between the religious affiliation of social work students and their experience in social work classrooms. Students (n = 507) representing 30 accredited public social work programs across the United States responded to a survey. Primary independent variables included respondents’ religious affiliation and religious commitment. The survey contained Likert scale items assessing classroom experiences related to intersections with religion, which were combined into a composite score for each respondent to create the dependent variable, classroom experience (α = 0.853). ANOVA was used to test the relationship between the independent variables and classroom experience, finding that Christian students (F(2, 195) = 11.0, p < .001) and students highly committed to their faith (F(4, 55.3) = 4.05, p = .006) were more likely to report negative experiences related to religion in the classroom. Predictive variables on classroom experience were identified using Hierarchical Linear Regression. A student’s perception that their instructors and peers viewed their religious beliefs as incompatible with social work was the strongest predictor of negative experiences intersecting with religion in the classroom. The values of social work and the principles of critical pedagogy can provide a framework for social work instructors to create classroom environments that engage all students, including those with diverse religious beliefs and affiliations.

Welfare and stress assessment of tourism carriage horses under real working conditions in Sicily

Animal welfare has become an increasingly important concern regarding equids working as carriage animals. In the present study, the changes in the markers of stress and inflammatory responses as a result of the work performed by tourism carriage horses under real working conditions in Sicily (Italy) were investigated. Twenty-two Standardbreds performed a normal working day in the carriage tourism business during the months of May, June and July 2022, consisting of one day of work for each month. Blood samples were collected in the stables at rest before the tour route (Pre; 07.00 AM) and within 10 min after the end of the workday (Post; 05.00 PM). Haematological parameters, serum concentration of cortisol, total proteins together with the globulin fractions were investigated before and after the carriage work. Environmental temperature, relative humidity and temperature humidity index (THI) were also assessed. The direct erythrocyte indices increased after work compared to rest condition (P < 0.05). The values of cortisol, total proteins and globulins were not affected by carriage work (P > 0.05), while, higher cortisol, total proteins, α1- and α2-globulins values were observed in July compared to May and June (P < 0.05). These changes are probably due to the increase in THI values which showed mild stress in June and high stress in July. This study suggests that the tourism carriage horses herein investigated have adapted to their work activity, however, avoiding working horses during the hottest hours of the day in the summer months is advocated.

Cryotherapy effects on knee proprioception and quadriceps performance in healthy college students

BACKGROUND: Cryotherapy is widely utilized for therapeutic purposes, yet its specific effects on knee joint proprioception and quadriceps muscle performance in healthy individuals remain unclear. This study addresses this gap by examining the impact of a 20-minute cryotherapy session on knee joint proprioception and related muscle parameters in a cohort of healthy college students. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of cryotherapy on knee joint proprioception and quadriceps muscle peak moment, work and power in healthy college male and female students. METHODS: Thirty-two healthy students, aged 19–23, underwent a 20-minute cryotherapy session using Cryogel packs applied to the anterior thigh and knee. An isokinetic dynamometer measured knee joint proprioception and quadriceps muscle parameters before, immediately after, 10-min, and 20-min post-cryotherapy. RESULTS: Proprioception values did not significantly differ between genders or post-tests (p&gt; 0.05). However, the female group exhibited significantly lower moment, power, and work values compared to males (p&lt; 0.05). No significant differences were observed within or between post-tests in moment, power, and work for both genders (p&gt; 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: A 20-minute cryotherapy application demonstrated no adverse effects on knee joint proprioception or quadriceps muscle metrics in healthy college students, supporting the safety of cryotherapy in this context.

REDUCING THE DURATION OF THE FLOW-LINE CONSTRUCTION IN PARALLEL USING EXISTING TEAMS

In this article, a matrix model (ones (rank organization of types of work matrix (ROTW)) is used to determine the location and connection in space and time of the main and additional parallel grippers. The main works are used to calculate the values of grippers by a sequential parallel method for technologically similar processes, and additional ones - by a parallel method to increase the amount of resource. The mathematical model includes the research objective and parameters that affect the construction time. The optimal solution is achieved by the parallel method in stages: by reducing the periods and duration of flow-lines, initial and final values of grips and critical works. There has been no study of a sequential method of reducing the construction period using only existing crews. The effectiveness of the phased method of reducing the construction period is determined in comparison with the method of using additional parallel flow-lines

Teachers’ perceptions towards practical work in chemistry teaching: A case of selected high schools in South Africa

This study examines how physical sciences teachers in South African high schools perceive the use of practical work in chemistry instruction. The study is grounded in the framework of social constructivism. Qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews and classroom observations, were employed to gather insights from a purposively selected sample of four high school chemistry teachers, each from a different high school. The aim was to explore their perspectives on the incorporation of practical work in chemistry teaching. Thematic analysis of the data revealed a range of insights into teachers' perceptions. The findings indicate that teachers recognise the value of practical work in engaging students and reinforcing theoretical knowledge. However, they also face several challenges that hinder its effective implementation, such as inadequate laboratory facilities, limited access to resources, time constraints, and insufficient teacher training. Despite these obstacles, teachers demonstrate a strong commitment to integrating practical work into their teaching and employ innovative strategies to overcome these barriers. They highlight the need for increased support from educational authorities in terms of resource provision, professional development opportunities, and curriculum alignment. The study provides recommendations for educational policymakers, curriculum developers, and teacher training institutions to address these perceived challenges and enhance the quality of chemistry teaching and learning in South African high schools.

Millennials’ work values: a systematic review and synthesis of factors

ABSTRACT Work values is a key concept in understanding generational identity in workplace settings. Drawing on a systematic literature review (N = 30), we capture, describe and synthesize the factorial space of work values for the Millennials’ (post 80s) generation in tourism research. The findings reveal a disparate space of more than 70 different factors, derived mostly from inductive approaches. Using a “start with theory” approach drawn on basic human values theory as applied in tourism work settings, we synthesize these factors along four dimensions – instrumental, cognitive, affective, and prestige. This unifying conceptualization brings clarity, enabling tourism scholars to contribute more refined, accurate, and comprehensive work values conceptualizations for intra and cross-generational inquiries in tourism work contexts.