Search

Copyright of International Journal of Contemporary Humanities & Educational Science is the property of International Journal of Contemporary Humanities & Educational Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The fast development of engineering technologies forces a wide range of students to choose the technological path for their careers. Universities focus on theoretical study with limited practical exposure. To ensure students are prepared for the industry requirements, engineering universities set a core industrial experience for all students. This industrial experience aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry and to ensure students have gained the required industrial. The work in this paper highlights the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) hours for engineering students. The paper studies the impact of CPD hours on the critical skills of the student learning outcomes. A descriptive analytical methodology is applied to examine this impact. Thus, a survey of 34 questions was created and distributed to students at engineering schools in different universities across the MENA and Gulf Region. A sample of 234 answers is collected and analyzed using a statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The results show that students agree that CPD activities can enhance their learning outcomes, teamwork skills, public speaking, and technical competencies. The results show that student believes that CPD activity may enhance their chance of securing employment within a short timeline after graduation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the important pillars for achieving organizational objectives is the presence of qualified human resources. Professional competencies in experts working in agricultural consulting, technical, and engineering services companies (ACTESCs) can be a basis for the quality of human resources and assure the quality of the functions of this system. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the professional competencies required by extension experts working in these companies to provide extension services from their perspectives. The research method was a survey. The statistical population of the study consisted of 593 extension experts working in these companies, from whom 234 people were selected as the sample by the use of Cochran's formula. In the field stage, a questionnaire was used as the main research tool. The face and content validities as well as the reliability of the research tool were confirmed. The result of the structural equation modeling approach confirmed the hypothesis that economic, technical, and communicational functions play roles in providing extension services. Accordingly, it is recommended to fill the gap between the existing competencies and the competencies required by the experts working in the ACTESCs to provide appropriate Private Extension Services (PESs). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Higher Education Research is the property of Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Higher Education Research and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

In Jordan’s banking sector, organizations face the dual challenge of stability and innovation. Achieving this balance requires a deep grasp of leveraging capabilities for existing opportunities and exploring new ones. The key lies at the intersection of business intelligence and organizational ambidexterity. Therefore, this study has investigated the relationship between business intelligence and organizational ambidexterity within the Jordanian banking sector. It examined the impact of managerial, technical, and cultural competencies of business intelligence on organizational ambidexterity in Jordanian commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The quantitative study involved 449 bank employees. The data were gathered via a questionnaire, and the responses were analyzed using R language version 4.2.2. The results indicated that managerial competencies (z = 8.26, p = 0.000) and technical competencies (z = 4.09, p = 0.000) exhibit statistically significant positive direct effects on organizational ambidexterity. Additionally, cultural competencies were found to have a statistically significant direct effect on organizational ambidexterity (z = 2.083, p = 0.037). Managerial, technical, and cultural business intelligence competencies play crucial roles in the adoption of organizational ambidexterity among Jordanian commercial banks. Achieving organizational ambidexterity necessitates integrating these competencies with organizational capabilities.

One of the important pillars for achieving organizational objectives is the presence of qualified human resources. Professional competencies in experts working in agricultural consulting, technical, and engineering services companies (ACTESCs) can be a basis for the quality of human resources and assure the quality of the functions of this system. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the professional competencies required by extension experts working in these companies to provide extension services from their perspectives. The research method was a survey. The statistical population of the study consisted of 593 extension experts working in these companies, from whom 234 people were selected as the sample by the use of Cochran’s formula. In the field stage, a questionnaire was used as the main research tool. The face and content validities as well as the reliability of the research tool were confirmed. The result of the structural equation modeling approach confirmed the hypothesis that economic, technical, and communicational functions play roles in providing extension services. Accordingly, it is recommended to fill the gap between the existing competencies and the competencies required by the experts working in the ACTESCs to provide appropriate Private Extension Services (PESs).

Copyright of RumeliDE Journal of Language & Literature Research / RumeliDE Dil ve Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi is the property of RumeliDE Uluslararasi Hakemli Dil & Edebiyat Arastirmalari Dergisi and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Background: In the realm of talent acquisition and supply chain management (SCM), the establishment of a standardised competency framework is pivotal. However, a lack of consensus in the supply chain management literature persists regarding the prioritisation of competencies for SCM professional recruitment in South Africa. This necessitates a reevaluation of SCM competencies to align with the dynamic business environment. Objectives: To understand the competencies necessary for supply chain professionals in South Africa's SCM job market to inform curriculum development for the training of supply chain profession at higher education institutions. Method: A qualitative, grounded theory approach was followed. Content analysis was conducted on 29 SCM job advertisements posted on various employment agents' websites. Atlas was then used to create codes and code groups and themes describing the SCM job market needs and expectations. Results: While technical competencies maintain their significance, strategic thinking and cognitive capabilities are increasing in their importance compared with interpersonal skills in the SCM job market. Conclusion: The required competencies for SCM roles are evolving, with an increasing emphasis on strategic and cognitive skills rather than just technical abilities. Interpersonal competencies, although still important, are becoming less crucial. Training institutions should adjust their curricula to ensure well-rounded SCM professionals. Contribution: The literature reflecting the fast evolving nature of SCM competencies is sparse. This study challenges the prevailing narrative that emphasizes technical and interpersonal competencies thereby opening new pathways for curriculum development and professional training of SCM professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The datafication scenario of the current communicative ecosystem poses a challenge to media and digital literacy, especially in terms of participation and civic and democratic engagement of youth. Methods: For this purpose, through a survey with a representative sample of 600 young people in Spain, between 16 and 18 years old, we observed their level of digital literacy through three variables: technical competencies, informational competencies, and critical knowledge. This dataset also collects information on the reasons why young people use digital technology such as video games, consoles, computers or mobile phones. On the other hand, we also offer information on the types of social networks or applications and the time and types of uses by youngsters of different digital technologies and social media platforms. The survey includes socio-demographic factors such as gender including (male, female, and others). Conclusions: This survey offers researchers relevant data on the digital skills of Spanish youth and on the perceptions of the use of different digital technologies. This paper also reports the main descriptive data that can be expanded by researchers accessing the database.

The study dealt with the extent to which the requirements of international accounting education standards are applied in the accounting education curricula in Sudanese universities and their role in raising the efficiency of graduates - a case study of Kassala University. The problem of the study was the phenomenon of low efficiency of graduates of accounting departments from Sudanese universities, and this was expressed by a main question represented in the extent to which the requirements of international accounting education standards are applied in the accounting curricula in Sudanese universities. The study aimed to clarify the requirements of international accounting education standards when designing accounting curricula in universities, and to indicate the outputs of accounting education targeted from accounting programs and their role in raising the efficiency of graduates, in addition to studying and analyzing the requirements of international accounting education standards and comparing them with the accounting curricula in Sudanese universities. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers relied on the inductive approach, the deductive approach, as well as the comparative approach by addressing the requirements of international accounting education standards and comparing them with the curricula applied in Sudanese universities. The researchers reached many results, the most important of which are: The approach applied in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Kassala University does not take into account the requirements of international accounting education standards issued by the Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) and of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the approach applied in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Kassala University does not contribute To provide the graduate with the necessary professional competence. The researchers also concluded a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: taking into account that the curriculum focuses on general issues in accounting education, the business environment and technical knowledge, that the assessment process for competencies should be graded according to levels, by addressing the complex issues that graduates may face in practice, and this is using Questions and applications that do not have definite answers.

This paper discusses the issue of organizing professional-oriented training (POT) in physics for students of the educational program "Power Engineering" in order to form students' technical competencies, which are extremely necessary and important in the process of performing professional tasks in the future. The article presents the didactic conditions for the formation and development of technical competencies of university students, an example of a professionally oriented lecture on the topic of physics with an emphasis on the electric power industry, tasks for independent work of a student with technical content. Selected laboratory works on the considered topic of the section of mechanics are shown, which are necessary for fixing the lecture material. Particular attention is paid to the organization of the student's research work - attracting students to an effective, informative, and most importantly - professionally oriented research work of the student. The effectiveness of the organization of POT in physics is shown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The datafication scenario of the current communicative ecosystem poses a challenge to media and digital literacy, especially in terms of participation and civic and democratic engagement of youth. Methods: For this purpose, through a survey with a representative sample of 600 young people in Spain, between 16 and 18 years old, we observed their level of digital literacy through three variables: technical competencies, informational competencies, and critical knowledge. This dataset also collects information on the reasons why young people use digital technology such as video games, consoles, computers or mobile phones. On the other hand, we also offer information on the types of social networks or applications and the time and types of uses by youngsters of different digital technologies and social media platforms. The survey includes socio-demographic factors such as gender including (male, female, and others). Conclusions: This survey offers researchers relevant data on the digital skills of Spanish youth and on the perceptions of the use of different digital technologies. This paper also reports the main descriptive data that can be expanded by researchers accessing the database.

Purpose: The realization of large, characterized by high uncertainty and variability IT projects is usually complicated and overlong, and their effectiveness often lower than expected. Hence the role of the project leader as the person responsible for the success of the project is of particular importance. In this context the purpose of the paper was to investigate the relationship between technical (directional in IT) education and technical experience in IT of a leader, and team work effectiveness in IT projects, recognized as one of the predictors of the project's success. Design/methodology/approach: Empirical research was conducted to verify the existence of the predicted relationship and to reach the aim of the paper. The study was quantitative in character. The set of hypotheses was built based on the theoretical research and then verified the CAWI method on sample of 178 respondents working on IT projects in organizations operating in Poland. The calculations were made using the PS Imago Pro ver. 7.0 and Process macro for SPSS ver. 4.1 by Andrew F. Hayes. Findings: It has been shown that there is indirect relationship between the studied variables, and the mediators of this relationship are leader’s technical competences and the leader’s efficiency. There is a mediation relationship between the dependent variable (team work effectiveness) and independent variables (technical education and technical experience in IT of a leader). Research limitations/implications: Performed empirical study is burdened with certain limitations. The obtained sample of 178 respondents is by far not a representative sample and verified only in one business context (Poland). In order to generalize the results in future research cross-national study and larger samples can be collected. Practical implications: The obtained results contribute to practice of management, showing that among various groups of factors determining team work effectiveness in IT projects both soft and hard (technical) competencies of the leader are important. The latter are shaped by the technical, directional (in IT) education and technical (in IT) experience of the leader. This has practical implications, especially for HR services in the process of employees recruitment. In addition to soft skills, knowledge of programming languages and programming experience should be a significant assets wanted when hiring IT project managers. Originality/value: This research enhances understanding factors determining team work effectiveness in IT projects. The research make an important contribution to the body of project management and human resources management literature by demonstrating the meaning of the technical education and technical experience of a leader for team work effectiveness in IT projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article investigates the data analytics job market in Australia and New Zealand with a focus to find the major professions that exist and how they are distinguished one from another in technical competencies. The main purposes are to inform data analytics curriculum design and development to enhance market relevance and graduate employability as well as to provide advice to assist quality assurance for the associated professional course accreditations. Currently, data analytics, either as a course or as a specialised program, is offered by different schools and in different disciplines. The variances and discrepancies among them are large and concerning. This article is the first part and partial literature review of a larger study which later includes text mining and examination (using R) of 540 job advertisements in five industries that demand data analytics skills the most. It is found that business analyst, data analyst and data scientist are three major professions in Australia and New Zealand. The larger study fills a gap in the data analytics literature by focusing on countries other than the U.S. It also offers key specific competencies for universities and the professional accrediting bodies to focus on when developing and evaluating data analytic courses and programs. It will benefit students, practitioners, employers and other parties interested in achieving better outcomes for professional development, employment and economics in capitalising values, capabilities and potentials pertaining to data analytics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aims to determine the technical competencies available for agricultural extension managers in the governorates of the central region of Iraq. In order to achieve the aims of the research, a questionnaire was prepared that included a scale of technical competencies available for agricultural extension managers in the light of the literature and previous studies related to the topic of research and the opinions of experts specialized in the field of management and agricultural extension. Time 2- Meetings management competencies 3- Electronic management competencies 4- Communication competencies, and the highest degree of the scale reached 5 degrees, and the lowest degree of the scale was 1 degree. The research was conducted on the 8 governorates of the central region, and a random sample of 50% was drawn from them by 4 governorates, which are Baghdad, Babylon, Holy Karbala, Najaf and the research was limited to all directors of agricultural extension in the governorates included in the research sample, which numbered 109 respondents. The data were collected from the respondents by means of a questionnaire and the personal interview method to indicate the degree of their agreement on the fields and paragraphs of technical competencies in the light of the scale of the degree of available competencies, consisting of five levels (very high, high, medium, low, very low). The results showed that all technical competencies are available to agricultural extension managers in the governorates of the central region of Iraq. As the degree of availability was high in each of the following fields : - (time management competencies, meeting management competencies, communication competencies) with arithmetic averages of 4.192, 4.143 and 4.065 degrees, respectively, and standard deviations 0.800 and 0.773. and 0.808 degrees, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management of activities in an agile environment takes place in iterative and incremental processes, in which people from the development team and other project stakeholders effectively work together to understand a given problem, in addition to keeping priority to activities with the greatest business value for the client. This article aims to understand the competencies of an agile team for managing activities in an agile environment. The systematic literature review was performed by using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, in which 1035 articles were found after the application of filters and criteria for inclusion and exclusion. Next, 320 articles were left for full and in-depth reading, which resulted in 126 articles considered to be valid for research. The articles were categorized by using Excel spreadsheets in order to group the findings and allow the comparison of categories. The results demonstrated four categories regarding (1) competencies, (2) tools, (3) relationship with the activity, and (4) characteristics of the development team. It was also highlighted that the technical competencies of the development team must be used in new tools. As for iterations, it is also necessary to promote a process of managing interpersonal competencies to ensure engagement and the ability to communicate effectively with business people and project members. A model is presented that can be used as a tool to support the planning of activities in an agile environment. The development team must have competencies for using new tools during iteration, given the complexity existing in each activity and the critical relationship of each activity with the finalization phase of the iteration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates the in-demand competencies required to succeed in hospitality industry. For this purpose the study explored the required competencies through in-depth interviews of prominent industry professionals and academic stalwarts through grounded theory method and furthers the perception of industry professionals and academic stalwarts regarding the in-demand competencies like interpersonal, on the job, technical and Covid competencies. For the same, the study adopted mixed approach of research, in which themes were extracted and analyzed first from the qualitative data collected through interview checklist from industry as well as academic stakeholders. Further based on the themes and literature scanning ("The Employment and Training Administration model") the questionnaire was designed which was used to collect data from the respondents. The study used descriptive statistics to analyse the data that lead the emergence of top ten competencies that are required by the lodging sector academicians and lodging management professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Evidence-based clinical practice is an inherent component of mental health professional practice in developed countries. However, little is known about professional perspectives of evidence-based practice in mental in developing countries such as Ghana. This paper describes the processes involved in the delivery of best practice in Ghana. The paper reports on a realistic evaluation of mental health nurses and allied health professionals’ views on the evidence-based therapeutic process in Ghana. Methods A purposive sample of 30 mental health professionals (MHPs) was recruited to participate in semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. A program theory of Context + Mechanism = Outcome (CMO) configuration was developed from the analysis. Results The thematic analysis identified two contexts, mechanism and outcome configurations (themes): 1) technical competency stimulates evidence-based mental health services, and 2) therapeutic relationship building ensures effective interaction. The study demonstrates that contextual factors (technical competencies and therapeutic relationship building) together with mechanisms (intentional and unintentional) help to promote quality in mental health service provision. However, contextual factors such as a lack of sign language interpreters yielded unintended outcomes including barriers to communication with providers for consumers with hearing impairment and those from linguistic minority backgrounds. Conclusion Government stakeholders and policymakers should prioritise policies, periodic monitoring and adequate financial incentives to support the mechanisms that promote technical competence in MHPs and the building of therapeutic relationship.

Copyright of Arab Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education is the property of University of Science & Technology and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Background: Evidence-based clinical practice is an inherent component of mental health professional practice in developed countries. However, little is known about professional perspectives of evidence-based practice in mental in developing countries such as Ghana. This paper describes the processes involved in the delivery of best practice in Ghana. The paper reports on a realistic evaluation of mental health nurses and allied health professionals' views on the evidence-based therapeutic process in Ghana.Methods: A purposive sample of 30 mental health professionals (MHPs) was recruited to participate in semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. A program theory of Context + Mechanism = Outcome (CMO) configuration was developed from the analysis.Results: The thematic analysis identified two contexts, mechanism and outcome configurations (themes): 1) technical competency stimulates evidence-based mental health services, and 2) therapeutic relationship building ensures effective interaction. The study demonstrates that contextual factors (technical competencies and therapeutic relationship building) together with mechanisms (intentional and unintentional) help to promote quality in mental health service provision. However, contextual factors such as a lack of sign language interpreters yielded unintended outcomes including barriers to communication with providers for consumers with hearing impairment and those from linguistic minority backgrounds.Conclusion: Government stakeholders and policymakers should prioritise policies, periodic monitoring and adequate financial incentives to support the mechanisms that promote technical competence in MHPs and the building of therapeutic relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Identification of technical Competencies required in different functional areas, by professional levels, allows selection and training processes to be addressed in a more effective and efficient way, contributing to the added value of the actions developed by the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) and achieving the General State Administration (AGE) objectives. The objective of this paper are to propose a methodology to identify and define the technical competencies needed for a correct work performance, as well as to contrast its usefulness in detecting training needs for AGE workers. The methodology uses both focus groups for the making of profiles in the area of people management and questionnaires to detect learning needs. Application process of the functional analysis carried out and the results obtained are described. Specifically, the model of technical competencies in the area of people management for managerial, technical and support roles, and the training needs study results carried out in the area. Implications of the process are discussed, and improvement suggestions for the detection of training needs and training planning within the AGE are formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify the dominant technical competencies needed to effectively teach architecture and construction at the secondary and postsecondary level and to determine if there are differences of opinion among educators, recent graduates and industry personnel as to what those competencies should be. To provide instructors with the knowledge and skills that align with industry needs, it was imperative to identify the changing technical competencies needed by the workforce and the instructors who prepare these future employees. A three round Delphi study was conducted to identify the dominant technical competencies. From a list of 23 technical competencies identified in round one, seven technical competencies emerged as the highest rated in perceived level of importance by the three groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of transformational leadership, technical competencies and self-efficacy on the employee performance. This study conducted a survey of 70 respondents from the population of 185 employees in PT Wahana Optima Permai (PT WOP, a subsidiary of Bank Mandiri Pension Fund Four-DPBME) Head-Office, and Jakarta, Batam, Surabaya branches. The selected respondents are employees of the business and support units associated with the leasing and management of office buildings. This research used a quantitative survey associative and a path analysis method. The results of this study indicated that transformational leadership, technical competencies, and employee self-efficacy was significantly positive direct influence on employee performance. In order to improve the quality of employee performance, PT WOP should improve the quality of transformational leadership, technical competencies, and self-efficacy employees. As a conclusion, that any change in the quality of transformational leadership, technical competencies, and employee self-efficacy will direct affect employee performance.

The study aimed to determine the degree to which school leaders practice technical competencies in the light of the general education development strategy, to identify the fact that school leaders practice the technical competencies in the field of teaching and learning leadership and to lead the professional learning communities, and to identify the differences in the sample responses to the reality of the school leaders' Technical according to the variables: sex, scientific qualification. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method, and to achieve the objectives of the study and data collection, the questionnaire tool was used. The study population consisted of (435) supervisors in the school development units. The sample of the study was chosen in a simple random way to apply the questionnaire, Their number reached (219) supervisors. The data were statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of the study were as follows: 1 - The practice of school leaders for technical competencies in the light of the national strategy for the development of public education came in a medium degree. 2 - There are statistically significant differences on the reality of the practice of school leaders for technical competencies due to gender variable in favor of supervisors at the level of significance (a ≤ 0.01) in leading the processes of teaching and learning, and leadership of professional learning communities. 3 - There are no statistically significant differences on the reality of the practice of school leaders for technical competencies due to the variable of scientific qualification. Based on the results of the study, a number of recommendations and proposals were presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Dirasat: Educational Sciences is the property of University of Jordan and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Background : The datafication scenario of the current communicative ecosystem poses a challenge to media and digital literacy, especially in terms of participation and civic and democratic engagement of youth. Methods : For this purpose, through a survey with a representative sample of 600 young people in Spain, between 16 and 18 years old, we observed their level of digital literacy through three variables: technical competencies, informational competencies, and critical knowledge. This dataset also collects information on the reasons why young people use digital technology such as video games, consoles, computers or mobile phones. On the other hand, we also offer information on the types of social networks or applications and the time and types of uses by youngsters of different digital technologies and social media platforms. The survey includes socio-demographic factors such as gender including (male, female, and others). Conclusions : This survey offers researchers relevant data on the digital skills of Spanish youth and on the perceptions of the use of different digital technologies. This paper also reports the main descriptive data that can be expanded by researchers accessing the database., Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed., (Copyright: © 2023 Aranda D et al.)

This study determined the acquired knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of medical and health librarians in the Philippines on the impact of Library 2.0. The study verified the level of awareness and revealed the gaps among medical and health librarians in the use, creation and adaptation of Library 2.0 tools especially in informing, educating and empowering their users. It also recognized which technology is more common to Health Science Librarians, Library 1.0 or Library 2.0, in the time of abrupt technological changes. Furthermore, the study evaluated if the librarians have learned from the previous seminars conducted by MAHLAP (or from other library organizations) on the topic of emerging technologies and Web 2.0 through demonstration of applied skills as referred by the indicators set by technical competencies for health librarians. The study had surveyed 43 health and medical librarians in the Luzon area. Two kinds of questionnaires were sent out. First is for the off icers of the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines and second is for the medical and health librarians. The first survey will determine if they allow the researcher to use MAHLAP as its collaborator for the study. The second survey is for MAHLAP members listed in the 2009 online directory. The research introduced the draft technical competencies prepared for the medical and health librarians in the Philippines and its importance for a national and coordinated staff development program that is geared towards the improvement of their skills and knowledge that is relevant to the current demands of the library users and services.

The studies sensomotory coordination (SMC) engaged in rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 9-11 years. The estimation of specific technical preparedness of young gymnasts, based on analysis of the implementation of basic exercises with objects. Revealed substantial reserves in the movements of the subjects to improve the quality management system as the basis of technical competencies in the performance of throwing and catching objects

The purpose of this study was to develop an effective instrument to measure student readiness in online learning with reliable predictors of online learning success factors such as learning outcomes and learner satisfaction. The validity and reliability of the Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) instrument were tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analysis. Twenty items from three competencies–social competencies, communication competencies, and technical competencies–were designated for the initial instrument based on the Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) Model as a new conceptual model. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed that four factor-structures of the instrument of student readiness in online learning explained 66.69% of the variance in the pattern of relationships among the items. All four factors had high reliabilities (all at or above Cronbach’s α > .823). Twenty items remained in the final questionnaire after deleting two items which cross-loaded on multiple factors (social competencies with classmates: five items; social competencies with instructor: five items; communication competencies: four items; and technical competencies: six items). The four-factor structure of the Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) instrument has been confirmed through this study. Educators can use the Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) instrument in order to gain a better understanding of the level of freshmen college students’ online learning readiness by measuring their social, communication, and technical competencies. In addition, this study examined two factors of social integration in Tinto’s Student Integration Model (SIM) and has introduced the Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) conceptual model with the purpose of extending Tinto’s social integration model to online learning environments.

The fast changing marketplaces, increasing customer expectations, aspiration for work-life balance, and the increasing exchange of international employees across different countries, the regionalization towards the ASEAN 2015 are unavoidable drivers of change that the 21st century business leader and manager has to focus on and attend to in order to further progress organization effectiveness, productivity and business results. This current and future flux of these driving forces critically influences the organization strategy, decision making processes, and the achievement of the organization's bottom-line. Thus, business leaders and managers are challenged to think and act differently and creatively. This research is an attempt to present baseline data that will help determine the next best steps for today's business leaders and managers to level themselves up to the challenges. This study presents (1) the competencies/skills are critical for the 21st century business practitioners in national, international and global village; (2) which competencies/skills are most urgent and needed for the industry; and (3) a set of recommendations for Organization Development Interventions in order to best hone the competencies/skills in view of the challenges. Data was gathered using on-line questionnaires which were distributed to the business practitioners holding current positions ranging from Assistant Managers, Directors up to the Top Executives level. Most of the respondents (n=218) came from the service industry. The major findings reveal that there are five areas which are the most critical competencies/skills required for Thai managers, namely: (1) English language communications skills; (2) innovative and ingenious practices in developing products and services; (3) hands-on execution of business/services for strategic planning and management; (4) process-learning which is a critical skill for coaching and empowerment in developing the human potential; and (5) the open-mindedness for the cultural diversities where business/services are. Lastly, the selection and design of talented and professional development programs need to veer away from the standard or prefabricated training program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

University-industry collaboration patterns in more advanced economies have greatly impacted expectations for higher educational systems in developing countries. In Saudi Arabia, generally poor innovation performance of domestic industry has been perceived as a constraint in global competitiveness. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences among employers, and university academicians on their perceptions of the importance of skills and competencies that are needed by graduates seeking entry-level employment. The results suggest that a lack of efficient direct mechanisms to encourage university-industry collaboration has given rise to large disparities in the ability of individual institutions to interface with the corporate sector. This study found that there is vital need of soft skill development in the future graduates. Moreover, students need to be exposed to service-learning concepts. The service-learning projects should be incorporated in all the courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study determined the acquired knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of medical and health librarians in the Philippines on the impact of Library 2.0. The study verified the level of awareness and revealed the gaps among medical and health librarians in the use, creation and adaptation of Library 2.0 tools especially in informing, educating and empowering their users. It also recognized which technology is more common to Health Science Librarians, Library 1.0 or Library 2.0, in the time of abrupt technological changes. Furthermore, the study evaluated if the librarians have learned from the previous seminars conducted by MAHLAP (or from other library organizations) on the topic of emerging technologies and Web 2.0 through demonstration of applied skills as referred by the indicators set by technical competencies for health librarians. The study had surveyed 43 health and medical librarians in the Luzon area. Two kinds of questionnaires were sent out. First is for the officers of the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines and second is for the medical and health librarians. The first survey will determine if they allow the researcher to use MAHLAP as its collaborator for the study. The second survey is for MAHLAP members listed in the 2009 online directory. The research introduced the draft technical competencies prepared for the medical and health librarians in the Philippines and its importance for a national and coordinated staff development program that is geared towards the improvement of their skills and knowledge that is relevant to the current demands of the library users and services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Revista Telos is the property of Revista Telos and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The article examines the impact of teamwork on corporate socialization in Scotland. The article is based on a research project undertaken within the Scottish spirits industry. The empirical research is concerned with two organizations, United Distillers and Allied Distillers (ADL), and two bottling operations in each of these organizations. The discussion of the empirical findings is located within contemporary debates in a variety of social science literatures, in an attempt to examine the often polarized accounts of the to-operative psychological, and the "coercive" sociological and critical literature. UD undertook a large restructuring programme in the early 1990s, and on the back of this came Towards World Class (TWC), a strategic organizational change programme in which building and refashioning organizational culture on the shop floor was deemed as important to competitiveness as enhancing operating efficiencies. Teamwork was the core element of the work organization element of the change package. It was introduced first at the start of 1993 at the Leven bottling plant in Fife. This in itself was interesting in that it had a normative rationale. The plant was in an area with strong union and labour movement traditions and had a reputation for difficult industrial relations.