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Angel, Christine. "A Comparison of Descriptive Tagging Practices by Library, Archive, and Museum Professionals using an Inter-Indexing Consistency Approach." NASKO 4, no. 1 (October 31, 2013): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.7152/nasko.v4i1.14642.
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This study is a comparison of the descriptive tagging practices among library, archive, and museum professionals using an inter-indexing consistency approach. The first purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the similarities and differences among professional groups when assigning descriptive tags to different object types typically found within the library, archive and museum environments. The second purpose of this study was to compare the descriptive practices of these three professional groups to different object types typically found within the library, archive and museum environments. Findings from this study indicate while there were few differences in depth of indexing per object type among professional groups, various levels of description were applied to the different object types. Levels of description were derived from: (1) the three dimensional or physical media pictured; (2) the digital surrogate; (3) the objects aboutness;(4) the technique and materials used to make the physical object, and; (5) written text. Data analysis also indicates there was a significant difference between means in the total number of exact matched primary tags applied perobject type. As such, information retrieval within the online environment could be improved if there was better quality control in the application of thedifferent levels of description among information professionals.
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Collin, Kaija, Susanna Paloniemi, and Katja Vähäsantanen. "Multiple Forms of Professional Agency for (non)crafting of Work Practices in a Hospital Organization." Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies 5, no. 3a (November 1, 2015): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.19154/njwls.v5i3a.4834.
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In recent working life studies, professional agency is seen as pivotal to the development of work communities and work organizations. This paper addresses professional agency during a practicebased intervention (work conference) in a Finnish hospital setting. To develop work practices, the intervention sought to create a dialogical space for the promotion of collective professional agency. Here, we present an investigation of the manifestations of professional agency and how they emerged within and between professional groups. We also elaborate how professional positions frame the emergence of different manifestations of professional agency. The audio and video materials from the intervention are analyzed through the utilization of qualitative content analysis and analysis of key incidents illustrating the emergence of professional agency and its connection to prevailing circumstances in a hospital work context. Transformative, responsive, relational, and resisting forms of agency were identified. The emergence of these forms differed amid the intervention and across the professional groups, reflecting power relations in the organization. In light of the findings, we discuss the meaning of different forms of professional agency for developmental efforts and how professional agency may trigger or hinder sustainable organizational development.
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Kuntsevska, A. "DELINEATION OF SOCIAL PRACTICES: THE METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS." Bulletin of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Social work, no. 3 (2018): 34–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.17721/2616-7786.2018/3-1/7.
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Defining the boundaries of practice is an important prerequisite for the developing of professional responsibility and a crucial condition of raising awareness and understanding of professional tasks and responsibility of specialists in social pedagogy. Through time in different countries the professional boundaries of social pedagogy have been constantly changing. That's why the concept of social pedagogy is different from country to country. In Ukraine we have an issue of defining clear and understandable boundaries of socio-pedagogical theory and practice. Thus, the aim of given article was to analyze origins and main tendencies of social pedagogy and close practices (social work and pedagogy) in European countries to establish basic parameters. To understand the difference between three social practices, there have been defined basic distinguishing criteria: the idea; the main prerequisite; specific research tasks; specific practical tasks and general characteristic of technologies. The main idea of pedagogy is cognition, while social work practice comes from an idea of integration and social change. And, ultimately, the main idea of social pedagogy is inclusion and empowerment to promote individuals' social functioning, participation, social belonging and social competence. The specific scopes of its responsibility are: problems of inclusion in social processes and life managing. The prerequisite of classical pedagogy is relatively stable social system and established social values / standards. The basic precondition of social work are social problems resulted from violation of human rights, social injustice or difficult/extreme circumstances. And essential for appearance and developing of socio-pedagogical ideas was social injustice as a result of social inequality. Therefore, the main tasks of those social practices are differed as well. Pedagogy have to design the best possible conditions for the cognition and thinking processes development. Social work has to elaborate and improve new social conditions of life and human well-being, while the main task of social pedagogy is designing an individuals', groups' and communities' life perspective.
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Callejas Restrepo, Maria Mercedes, Norka Blanco-Portela, Yolanda Ladino-Ospina, Rosa Nidia Tuay Sigua, and Kenneth Ochoa Vargas. "Professional development of university educators in ESD: a study from pedagogical styles." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 18, no. 5 (July 3, 2017): 648–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-02-2016-0031.
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Purpose The aim of this paper is to present a vision for university educator professional development, based on self-analysis of pedagogical styles and production of knowledge about the practices that promote education for sustainable development (ESD). Design/methodology/approach The “STSE” course is part of the department’s Professional Development Program. The course aims to articulate the relationship between ESD processes and university educator training through reflection on their practices. To accomplish this objective, the course promotes interdisciplinary groups of educators from different backgrounds. These groups are encouraged to introspect regarding their pedagogical styles. A survey is applied to encourage self-analysis of the four pedagogical style dimensions. Findings University educators adopt their own pedagogical styles based on the evolution of their practices. This information is useful in generating education, formation and transformation of new professionals in their respective fields. This knowledge also raises questions about ESD, and the construction of processes, values and attitudes to aid this education. Research limitations/implications This paper only describes the characterization stage of the university educator pedagogical styles through practice-related self-analysis Originality/value This study builds pedagogical knowledge, promotes higher education transformation for sustainable development and strengthens the quality of university education.
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Cyrino, Márcia Cristina de Costa Trindade. "Mathematics Teachers’ Professional Identity Development in Communities of Practice: Reifications of Proportional Reasoning Teaching." Bolema: Boletim de Educação Matemática 30, no. 54 (April 2016): 165–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1980-4415v30n54a08.
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Abstract In the last decade, the Study and Research Group on the Education of Teachers who teach Math – GEPEFOPEM (Brazil) investigated teacher education groups constituted as Communities of Practice – CoPs. The objective of this paper is to discuss the focus of one of these CoPs when working with Proportional Reasoning and the practice elements of four CoPs, which promoted the development of their members’ professional identity. The data was collected through an analysis of meaning negotiation processes, mobilized knowledge and the CoPs dynamics based on different groups interactions and written production of their members. The analysis showed that self-knowledge, beliefs and concepts, professional knowledge, vulnerability, and the sense of agency became the focal points of the CoPs during the study of proportional reasoning as well as the practice elements of the four CoPs that promoted the professional identity development of, namely: shared repertoires, reports and discussions on their pedagogical practices, the existence of an open and flexible work plan, the opportunity to discuss their written productions, vulnerability experiences, the search for a sense of agency balance, connections among observations and empirical interpretations and a broader theoretical background, reports and discussions on previous meetings. Factors such as respect, trust, challenge, solidarity, projects negotiations, dynamics and actions, valorization of the singularities, and professional practices of teachers are essential for the constitution of the professional identity of these professionals and for the cultivation and maintenance of these groups.
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Pizzini, Mina. "Group-Based Compensation in Professional Service Firms: An Empirical Analysis of Medical Group Practices." Accounting Review 85, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 343–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2308/accr.2010.85.1.343.
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ABSTRACT: This study investigates factors influencing the use of group-based compensation in professional service partnerships and the relation between group-based compensation and performance. I use data on 11,971 physicians in 935 medical groups to expand the extant literature on group incentives by providing some of the first large-sample, empirical evidence on the role of task interdependence, income risk, mutual monitoring, and group size in a firm's choice of compensation contract. Consistent with agency theory, I find that group incentives are more prevalent in medical partnerships that practice highly task-interdependent specialties and those that face greater malpractice risk. Group-based incentives are also more common in relatively small groups in which homogeneity in training, experience, and gender facilitate mutual monitoring. Tests relating individual physician productivity to compensation method suggest that productive benefits induced by group incentives offset reductions in output associated with free-riding and effort devoted to monitoring.
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Samoylenko, Alexey. "ANALYSIS OF THE CONTENT OF TRAINING BACHELORS IN CYBERSECURITY IN THE MODERN CONTEXT OF THE FUNCTIONING OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS." Academic Notes Series Pedagogical Science 1, no. 190 (November 2020): 129–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.36550/2415-7988-2020-1-190-129-133.
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The article analyzes the content of training bachelors in cybersecurity in the modern context of the functioning of higher education institutions. It is noted that the provision of cybersecurity is relevant for many areas of activity, in particular, the fields of science, technology and technology, covering issues related to the protection of cyberspace of the country, individual objects of its infrastructure, characterized these objects. The educational program, which provides for mandatory professional training in order to obtain a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, is analyzed. Involvement of teachers and professionals working in the system of vocational education and production in the field of information security, as well as business representatives, in order to transfer best practices to future professionals, highlighting the latest advances in science and technology, the rules of successful business. It is noted that in order to develop and update the list of elective subjects at the beginning of the second semester of each academic year, working groups are created at the faculties under the chairmanship of deans. The composition of the working groups is approved by order of the rector. The working groups analyze the quality of educational and methodological and informational support of the submitted disciplines and form their recommendations on quantitative changes in the existing list of disciplines. Based on the analysis of the above information, the working groups form a list of selected disciplines in due time and submit it to the information department for the formation of an updated general academic catalog, which is approved by the Academic Council of the University. The duly approved catalog of selected disciplines recommended for study in the next academic year is posted for acquaintance of higher education students on the official website of the university. It is proved that the program learning outcomes include basic knowledge of basic sciences, to the extent necessary for the development of general professional disciplines, knowledge of the state and one of the foreign languages in order to ensure the effectiveness of professional communication. Knowledge of the functioning of information technology systems and networks and their components of the legislative and regulatory framework, as well as the requirements of relevant, including international, standards and practices for professional activities are important.
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Backes, Dirce Stein, Magda Santos Koerich, Keyla Cristiane do Nascimento, and Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann. "Nursing care systematization as a multidimensional and interactive phenomenon." Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem 16, no. 6 (December 2008): 979–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-11692008000600007.
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This study aimed to understand the meaning of Nursing Care Systematization (NCS) for multiprofessional health team professionals based on the relationships, interactions and associations of Complex thought. This qualitative study uses Grounded Theory as a methodological reference framework. Data were obtained through interviews with three sample groups, totaling 15 professionals from different institutions. Simultaneous data codification and analysis identified the central theme: "Glimpsing nursing care systematization as an interactive and multidimensional phenomenon" and the respective reference model. NCS appoints, in addition to interactivity and professional complementarity, the importance of dialog and connection between the academy, health practices and regulatory offices, based on new reference frameworks for the organization of health practices.
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Neven, Ruth Schmidt. "The promotion of emotional wellbeing for children, parents and families what gets in the way?" Educational and Child Psychology 25, no. 2 (2008): 8–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpsecp.2008.25.2.8.
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This paper presents the findings of a qualitative research project concerned with child and family wellbeing. It highlights how, in the context of contemporary professional mental health practices, constructions of children’s behaviour are predominantly based on pathology and deficit. The research data included individual interviews and focus groups with professionals representing both universal and specialist child and family mental health services. This data was subjected to a critical examination including an analysis of the discursive practices and a range of discourses that professionals employ in their everyday practice. This in-depth analysis of the findings uncovered ways in which these practices and discourses reflect values and attitudes to meaning, power and the use of knowledge. Two key discourses were identified, the parent-blame discourse and the professional self-referential discourse. These contribute to levels of fragmentation in the delivery of services that in turn compromise the capacity for advocacy of the child and hearing the voice of the child. The results of the inquiry indicate that the construction of child and family mental health cannot be considered as discrete from the construction of child and family wellness. Improving services for children, parents and families would appear to be inextricably linked with improving the professional, relational and organizational environment in which these services are delivered. The outcome of this inquiry has led to the establishment of a Child and Family Wellness Consultancy.
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Vassilakaki, Evgenia, and Emmanouel Garoufallou. "Library Facebook practices for creating and promoting a professional profile." Program 49, no. 3 (July 6, 2015): 343–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/prog-10-2014-0073.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an in-depth insight on librarians’ use of the social networking site Facebook as a way to connect and promote interaction with library users. A series of common practices for building and maintaining a Facebook page for information professionals are thoroughly and critically presented. Design/methodology/approach – Two methods were employed for the purposes of this study. Specifically, a systematic review was adopted to identify all the relevant literature concerning librarian’s use of Facebook, and a content analysis of the literature to identify the specific Facebook features used, the way these were employed by librarians, and the reasons these specific features were chosen. Findings – In total, 12 Facebook features used by librarians in the literature were identified through content analysis. The creation of the librarian’s Facebook Profile was the most important featured employed followed by Groups Messages, Wall Posts, Events and Friends. Research limitations/implications – This study extents a literature review paper (Vassilakaki and Garoufallou, 2014). Therefore, only papers published between 2005 and 2012 and assigned to categories “librarians creating profiles on Facebook”, “Librarians personal experiences on Facebook” and “exploring librarians’ perspectives” were considered with the view to focus on librarians’ views and the way they use Facebook to connect with users. Originality/value – This study contributes in providing the baseline for creating a series of best practices for librarians use of Facebook for professional purposes. Furthermore, it provides a valuable insight on the specific ways information professionals use Facebook successfully.
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Alhuwail, Dari, Eiman Al-Jafar, Yousef Abdulsalam, and Shaikha AlDuaij. "Information Security Awareness and Behaviors of Health Care Professionals at Public Health Care Facilities." Applied Clinical Informatics 12, no. 04 (August 2021): 924–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735527.
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Abstract Objectives This study investigated information security behaviors of professionals working in the public health sector to guide policymakers toward focusing their investments in infrastructure and training on the most vulnerable segments. We sought to answer the following questions: (1) Are certain professional demographics more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats? (2) Do professionals in different institution types (i.e., hospitals vs. primary care clinics) exhibit different cybersecurity behaviors? (3) Can Internet usage behaviors by professionals be indicative of their cybersecurity awareness and the risk they introduce? Methods A cross-sectional, anonymous, paper-based survey was distributed among professionals working in public health care organizations in Kuwait. Data were collected about each professional's role, experience, work environment, cybersecurity practices, and understanding to calculate a cybersecurity score which indicates their level of compliance to good cybersecurity practices. We also asked about respondents' internet usage and used K-means cluster analysis to segment respondents into three groups based on their internet activities at work. Ordinary least squares regression assessed the association between the collected independent variables in question on the overall cybersecurity behavior. Results A total of 453/700 (64%) were responded to the survey. The results indicated that professionals with more work experience demonstrated higher compliance with good cybersecurity practices. Interestingly, nurses demonstrate higher cybersecurity aptitude relative to physicians. Professionals that were less inclined to use the internet for personal use during their work demonstrated higher cybersecurity aptitude. Conclusion Our findings provide some guidance regarding how to target health care professional training to mitigate cybersecurity risks. There is a need for ensuring that physicians receive adequate cybersecurity training, despite the opportunity costs and other issues competing for their attention. Additionally, classifying professionals based on their internet browsing patterns may identify individuals vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents better than more discrete indicators such as age or gender.
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Frolova, Nadezhda A., and Ilya M. Psarev. "Factors of formation of the professional subculture of legal professionals in modern Russian society." Vestnik of Kostroma State University 27, no. 2 (June 28, 2021): 170–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.34216/1998-0817-2021-27-2-170-174.
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The phenomenon of professional subculture in modern society is associated not only with the increasing differentiation of labour, but also with the attempts of people who work in any communities to separate themselves from other professional groups. The specifics of the professional subculture of legal professionals are determined not only by the peculiarities of legal activity and the uniqueness of professional knowledge and skills, but also by social engagement, the specifics of functioning social institutions that reproduce the subculture. The use of systemic and structural-functional approaches allows to single out objective and subjective factors that influence the formation of the professional subculture of legal actors, to consider the institutionalisation of informal legal practices as a cause of professional deformation of professionals. The process of legalisation and legitimisation of informal relations, which are outside of the public control, takes the form of various types of corruption. A new set of values, norms and rules is the changing content of the most important component – the professional culture. An analysis of empirical data obtained through the sociological research methods allows to conclude that the moral degradation of society, impunity, corruption, and a low legal culture of Russian citizens contribute to a negative transformation of the professional culture of the law professionals.
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Casey, Colleen, Jianling Li, and Michele Berry. "Interorganizational collaboration in public health data sharing." Journal of Health Organization and Management 30, no. 6 (September 19, 2016): 855–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhom-05-2015-0082.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the institutional and social forces that influence collaborative data sharing practices in cross-sector interorganizational networks. The analysis focusses on the data sharing practices between professionals in the transportation and public health sectors, areas prioritized for collaborative action to improve public health. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods design is utilized. Electronic surveys were sent to 57 public health and 157 transportation professionals in a large major metropolitan area in the USA (response rate 39.7 percent). Focus groups were held with 12 organizational leaders representing professionals in both sectors. Findings The application of the institutional-social capital framework suggests that professional specialization and organizational forces make it challenging for professionals to develop the cross-sector relationships necessary for cross-sector collaborative data sharing. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest that developing the social relationships necessary for cross-sector collaboration may be resource intensive. Investments are necessary at the organizational level to overcome the professional divides that limit the development of cross-sector relationships critical for collaborative data sharing. The results are limited to the data sharing practices of professionals in one metropolitan area. Originality/value Despite mandates and calls for increased cross-sector collaboration to improve public health, such efforts often fail to produce true collaboration. The study’s value is that it adds to the theoretical conceptualization of collaboration and provides a deeper understanding as to why collaborative action remains difficult to achieve. Future study of collaboration must consider the interaction between professional specialization and the social relationships necessary for success.
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Gracheva, L. Yu, E. R. Bagramyan, М. N. Tsygankova, Т. Ts Dugarova, and N. N. Sheveleva. "Teacher Professional Development Models and Practices in Foreign Educational Systems." Education and science journal 22, no. 6 (August 12, 2020): 176–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2020-6-176-200.
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Introduction. The formation and implementation of the national teacher growth system (NTGS) in the Russian Federation involves global practices, which are based on effective teacher professional development models. The present research analyses approaches and models used in the training and continuing professional development of teachers in Hong Kong and Finland.The aim of the current article is to identify the meaningful issues of the formation of a teacher growth national system in the context of the best foreign experiences, as well as to reveal the possibilities, which allow applying these effective experiences to Russian realities.Methodology and research methods. In the course of the study, the authors relied on a socio-cultural approach to the organisation of the additional professional pedagogical education, the concept of continuing and non-formal learning throughout life, as well as methodological approaches and methods developed and applied in comparative pedagogy. Understanding and summarising the content of the research materials was carried out on the basis of a comparative retrospective analysis with a search depth of 10-12 years.Results. The analysis of effective models of teacher professional growth and development in Hong Kong and Finland has revealed the following similar positions: strict selection rules and requirements for teaching major and specialties; expanding the component of teaching practice in the learning process; inclusion of the research-based component in training programmes at university and post-graduate levels of teacher professional development; actualisation of the problems concerning specific groups of teachers; creation of continuing (life-long) teacher professional development systems; awareness of the special relevance of “entry into the profession” programmes as a dynamically developing component in the teacher continuing professional growth; creation of specific motivation mechanisms for successful professional teaching activities, which are based on national historical and cultural characteristics and values.Scientific novelty. The main stages, modules, key characteristics of teacher professional development models in Hong Kong and Finland are analysed systematically. The peculiarities of teacher professional development practices, which are widespread in Anglosphere, are revealed in terms of Hong Kong realities. The motivation mechanisms for effective teacher professional activities, which are based on national cultural and historical values, have been described. The similarities and differences in the application of these mechanisms are demonstrated.Practical significance. The results and conclusions of the research undertaken by the authors can be put into the basis for further reforms aimed at the formation and implementation of the teacher growth national system in the Russian Federation. Also, these research findings have important implications to create the mechanisms for adapting teachers to changes and to increase their motivation for continuing professional growth.
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Abbott, Marilyn L., Kent K. Lee, and Marian J. Rossiter. "Research Mobilization in TESL Learning Communities: Benefits, Challenges, Supports, and Procedures." Alberta Journal of Educational Research 67, no. 1 (March 3, 2021): 3–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.55016/ojs/ajer.v67i1.56703.
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To enhance English as a second language (ESL) instructors’ understanding and utilization of peer-reviewed research for professional learning and development, we facilitated the establishment of and supported professional reading groups in nine adult ESL programs. We examined the benefits and challenges experienced by the 76 participants over five years, through focus group interviews, audio-taped group discussions, and monthly questionnaires. Analyses revealed that, despite the challenges reported, reading group involvement promoted reflection, confirmed current professional practices, fostered learning, impacted practice, emphasized the importance of professional development, and encouraged networking. Strategies for establishing and maintaining effective professional reading groups in ESL programs are provided. Key words: Professional Learning and Development; Professional Reading Groups; Research Utilization; Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Education; Communities of Practice; TESL Pour augmenter, chez les enseignants d’anglais langue seconde (AL2), la compréhension et l’utilisation de la recherche examinée par des pairs dans le cadre de l’apprentissage et de la formation professionnels, nous avons facilité la création de groupes professionnels de lecture et appuyé leur emploi au sein de neuf programmes d’ALS pour adultes. Par des entrevues avec des groupes de réflexion, des discussions de groupe enregistrées et des questionnaires mensuels, nous avons étudié les avantages et les défis vécus par les 76 participants au cours de cinq ans. Les analyses ont démontré que malgré les défis signalés, la participation au groupe de lecture a favorisé la réflexion, confirmé les pratiques professionnelles actuelles, encouragé l’apprentissage, influencé la pratique, souligné l’importance du développement professionnel et encouragé le réseautage. Nous fournissons des stratégies pour l’établissement et le maintien de groupes professionnels de lecture efficaces au sein des programmes d’ALS. Mots clés : Apprentissage et développement professionnels; groupes professionnels de lecture; utilisation de la recherche; anglais langue seconde (ALS) pour adultes; communautés de pratique; TESL
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Gidlund, Katarina L., and Leif Sundberg. "Undisclosed creators of digitalization: A critical analysis of representational practices." Information Polity 26, no. 1 (February 22, 2021): 3–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ip-200230.
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The aim of this paper is to study over- and under representational practices in governmental expert advisory groups on digitalization to open up a dialogue on translations of digitalization. By uncovering how meanings converge and interpretations associated with technology are stabilized or maybe even closed, this research is positioned within a critical research tradition. The chosen analytical framework stretches from technological culture (i.e., how and where the myths and symbolic narratives are constructed), and a focus on the process of interpretation (i.e., the flexibility in how digitalization could be translated and attached to different political goals and values) to a dimension of firstness (addressing education, professional experiences and geographical position to explore dominance and power aspects). The results reveal a homogeneity that is potentially problematic and raises questions about the frames for interpreting what digitalization could and should be and do. We argue that the strong placement of digitalization in the knowledge base disclosed in this study hinders digitalization from being more knowledgeably translated.
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Sobon Sensor, Constance. "Health-Related Beliefs, Practices, and Experiences of Migrant Dominicans in the Northeastern United States." Journal of Transcultural Nursing 30, no. 5 (October 4, 2018): 492–500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043659618801967.
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to describe cultural health beliefs, practices, and experiences with professional health care in the United States by migrants from the Dominican Republic because their practices are largely unknown to professional providers. Method: A qualitative descriptive design was used, guided by Leininger’s culture care theory and four-phase analysis method with a convenience sample of 15 self-identified migrant Dominican adults in three interpreter-assisted focus groups, in a familiar apartment. Results: The following four themes emerged: Stress affects health and well-being, family support and faith in God are essential, use of folk care and professional care to treat illness and maintain health, and access to care, cost, communication and expressions of caring practices affect perceptions about the quality of professional care. Discussion: Results informed development of specific strategies to provide culturally responsive care and risk-reduction interventions that promote health and improve quality of care in the Dominican community.
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Manthorpe, Jill, Tushna Vandrevala, Ruth Abrams, and Kritika Samsi. "Working with colleagues and other professionals when caring for people with dementia at the end of life: home care workers’ experiences." International Journal of Care and Caring 3, no. 4 (November 1, 2019): 567–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/239788219x15651814499954.
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Caring for people with dementia often necessitates inter-professional and inter-agency working but there is limited evidence of how home care staff work as a team and with professionals from different agencies. Through analysis of semi-structured interviews, we explored the experiences of home care workers (n = 30) and managers of home care services (n = 13) in England (2016‐17). Both groups sought to collaboratively establish formal and informal practices of teamwork. Beyond the home care agency, experiences of interacting with the wider health and care workforce differed. More explicit encouragement of support for home care workers is needed by other professionals and their employers.
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Fena, Christine. "Searching, sharing and singing: understanding the information behaviors of choral directors." Journal of Documentation 77, no. 1 (November 3, 2020): 199–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-05-2020-0087.
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PurposeThis article aims to help music librarians and other information professionals effectively understand and support communities of choral directors and other groups dependent on networking and serendipitous information encounters. In addition, through discussion and comparison of theories of information behavior, research articles and analysis of events and experiences, the article encourages thoughtful and practical applications of information behavior research.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual paper uses different theories of information behavior to outline three distinct modes of learning and knowing within communities of choral directors: individual searching, community expertise and serendipitous encounters.FindingsThe choral directing community is one that benefits not only from information support systems that emphasize individual information seeking, but also collaborative networking and serendipitous encounters with other community members. Librarians and other information professionals can best help this group discover new repertoire, plan concert programs, improve rehearsals and support other relevant activities through understanding and helping to provide access to professional music networks and being creative in providing opportunities for serendipitous information discovery.Originality/valueLittle information behavior research and discussion have focused specifically on the information practices of choral directors and how the format and schedule of a professional choral conference illuminate such practices and needs.
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Etheredge, Harriet Rosanne, Claire Penn, and Jennifer Watermeyer. "A Qualitative Analysis of South African Health Professionals’ Discussion on Distrust and Unwillingness to Refer Organ Donors." Progress in Transplantation 28, no. 2 (April 29, 2018): 163–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1526924818765819.
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Introduction: South Africa is faced with very low deceased organ donor numbers. Often, sociocultural practices, which are thought to be fundamentally opposed to deceased organ donation, are hailed as the cause. However, other factors such as context, social perceptions, and clinical environment may play a role. Aim: The aim of this article is to present research that explored communication in organ transplant and identified barriers to organ donation decisions in a province of South Africa. Methods: Qualitative methods were used. Thirty semistructured interviews with transplant professionals and 2 focus groups with transplant coordinators took place across 6 health institutions in Gauteng Province. Results: Barriers that may prevent transplant professionals from referring potential donors were identified: The wider public and transplant professionals may be suspicious of biomedicine and have a perception that people could be killed for their organs. Organ donation was sometimes framed as “murder,” “killing,” or a “bunch of vultures.” Doctors may be unwilling to refer brain-dead patients, as this was seen as failing in one’s professional duty to cure the patient. The role of sociocultural practices was inconclusive, with the sample divided based on the extent of their influence. Conclusion: Low donor numbers may be a manifestation of barriers to referral in the clinical setting. These barriers interplay in a context of suspicion and are framed by a clinical transplant discourse that is sometimes loaded with negative connotation. Sociocultural practices are influential, but they may not be the overriding cause of low donor numbers.
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Chen, Jason Chi Wai. "Mobile composing: Professional practices and impact on students’ motivation in popular music." International Journal of Music Education 38, no. 1 (June 18, 2019): 147–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0255761419855820.
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This pilot study focuses on the use of mobile tablets to allow secondary students to compose in class with the application GarageBand. The empirical research has two aims: to demonstrate the possibility of using mobile tablets as a composing device, and to examine professional practices for using mobile technologies in music learning. A 12-week e-learning curriculum was specially designed for students to learn to use mobile tablets to compose popular music. A total of 159 secondary school students participated in the study and responded to a set of pre- and post-activity questionnaires, modelled on items developed for a motivational study by McPherson and O’Neill (2010). The paired sample t-test compared the mean score changes in the dimensions of intrinsic value, attainment value, utility value, perceived cost and expectancy in motivation. Furthermore, one-way analysis of variance compared the mean scores for scale questions on learning motivation between groups based on number of years spent learning to play an instrument as revealed by the student survey. The findings of SPSS analysis reveal that both non-instrument learners and instrument learners showed significant increases in motivation when using mobile tablets as an instrument to compose popular music in class. Different modes of learning, limitations and suggestions are also discussed in mobile composing.
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Mur Duenas, Pilar. "Exploring researchers’ digital professional and discursive practices: A genre analysis of international research project websites." Ibérica, no. 45 (June 7, 2023): 79–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.17398/2340-2784.45.79.
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Academics’ professional and discursive practices are becoming more and more varied and demanding. It seems to be increasingly necessary to collaborate and network with international scholars and obtain funding from international institutions and not only to publish research results, but also to disseminate them globally. In this context, international research project websites play an important role and are a relevant object of analysis. Drawing on Genre Analysis this paper presents a text-based rhetorical analysis of a sample of 10 websites from European research projects within the H2020 program. Specific digital genres in the sample of research project websites are identified and labelled, and some genre relations established between these and other genres. A distinction is drawn between genres that are labelled “website-generated” and “website-hosted”. A move analysis of website-generated genres is then presented discerning specific moves and communicative functions bearing in mind the context in which these websites are created. Through the analysis, valuable insights are gained into international researchers’ professional and digital discursive practices in English and how these websites are used to gain visibility and promote the research groups’ self-branding by disseminating new knowledge, promoting their work and accounting for the funding received.
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Kay, Fiona M. "Professional monopolies and divisive practices in law: ‘les femmes juridiques’ in civil law, Canada." International Journal of Law in Context 4, no. 3 (September 2008): 187–215. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1744552308003017.
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This paper examines women’s entry and advancement within Québec’s, civil law tradition of a dual system of notaires and avocats in law practice. The two arms of the profession have developed along exclusive legal jurisdictions codified through law, contrasting professional structures, and different styles of legal practice. Yet, they share a common foundation through law school and professional training and their respective practices of law occasionally overlap and conflict in the competition for clientele, services and professional status. Women’s representation in Québec law practice has risen to nearly fifty percent and their entry to law in large numbers coincides with the emergence of exclusionary processes within and across the professional divide. Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital provides new insight to gendered career dynamics in law practice, specifically an understanding of cultural repertoires of resources mobilised in successful careers, resources that are also at the centre of disputes over the professional status and legal jurisdictions between notaires and avocats. The analysis demonstrates that women and men within these two professional groups are not only equipped with differential stocks of capital, but that the conversion rates also differ. Particularly among the avocats, men receive greater exchange on their investments in human and social capitals and their cultivated ‘habitus’ also better enables men to garner enhanced job rewards.
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Corujo-Vélez, Carmen, Raquel Barragán-Sánchez, Carlos Hervás-Gómez, and Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez. "Teaching Innovation in the Development of Professional Practices: Use of the Collaborative Blog." Education Sciences 11, no. 8 (July 29, 2021): 390. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci11080390.
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The development of professional practices during the university stage is a fundamental factor for quality skills development. For many students, it is the first real experience in a professional context, so continuous monitoring by teachers is necessary. This article presents an innovative proposal to develop the follow-up of the professional practices of the degree in Primary Education, and two Masters’ in Psychopedagogy and Special Educational Needs using a learning management system (LMS) (Blackboard). The experience was developed by a team of teachers from the departments of Didactics and Educational Organization and Research Methods and Educational Diagnosis of the University of Seville (Spain). The aspects to be studied are the development of communication, reflection, and collaborative learning processes during the internship period. After an explicit agreement, 24 students (10 from the course “Professional Practices I” in undergraduate students; and the others from the Master’s) committed to periodically using the blog designed ad hoc for this experience. A content analysis of the speeches posted on the blog was carried out, examining the changes, the advantages, and the disadvantages that this model entailed. It allowed observing similarities and differences between both groups of students. As the main conclusion, there were some differences between the two groups of students, regarding the number, type, and contents of interventions; there were no differences in the assessment of the methodology, all the students thought that it was a very positive assessment of the experience for generating information exchange networks among colleagues and teachers. Finally, the relevance of constant monitoring of the academic tutor was highlighted.
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Weglarz-Ward, Jenna M., Rosa Milagros Santos, and Loretta A. Hayslip. "What Early Intervention Looks Like in Child Care Settings: Stories From Providers." Journal of Early Intervention 42, no. 3 (November 9, 2019): 244–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053815119886110.
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As more families enroll their infants and toddlers with disabilities in child care programs, early intervention (EI) services are being delivered in these natural environments. This article presents the findings of a study on infants and toddlers with disabilities in child care settings from the perspectives of professionals. Twenty-four child care and EI providers participated in eight focus groups across one state to discuss their experiences with EI services in child care settings. Using thematic analysis, major themes emerged, including Participant Experiences With EI in Child Care with six unique codes. Results suggest that the great variability of experiences across children, professionals, and programs contributed to an uncertainty of professional roles and responsibilities, challenges to communication among providers, and alignment to professional recommended practices. In addition, differences in specific location of services (i.e., in a separate room) and delivery model led to EI visits being viewed as disruptive and carrying over strategies into child care routines difficult. Recommendations for future research, policy, and practice are included.
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Ali, Amjad, Imtiaz Ali, Tanveer Ahmed Veesar, Noor Nabi Qureshi, Naveed Ali, and Gul Shagufta. "Assessment of Infection Control Practices among Healthcare Workers Working at Tertiary Care Hospital of Larkana, Sindh: A Cross Sectional Survey." Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4, no. 1 (March 28, 2024): 1635–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i1.642.
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Background: The increasing prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) represents a significant challenge to patient safety worldwide, particularly in tertiary care settings where the risk of transmission is heightened. Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, including hand hygiene, are pivotal in mitigating these risks. Despite the critical importance of these measures, adherence varies significantly across different healthcare settings, especially in low and middle-income countries. Objective: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices related to infection control among healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital in Larkana, with a specific focus on hand hygiene practices. The study seeks to identify gaps in knowledge and practice that could be targeted to improve overall IPC measures within the hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare workers at a tertiary care hospital in Larkana, utilizing a WHO-validated self-administered questionnaire. The survey covered various aspects of IPC, including hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes towards infection control, and self-reported adherence to IPC practices. The participants included doctors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and technicians, with data collected on demographic details, professional roles, and specific IPC practices. Results: Out of 317 respondents, a substantial proportion, 65.93% (209 participants), reported routinely using alcohol-based hand rubs, indicating good practice adherence. Furthermore, 88.32% (280 participants) demonstrated sufficient knowledge on the correct handwashing technique as recommended by the WHO. Comparative analysis within the professional groups revealed that doctors and technicians were more likely to report higher adherence to hand hygiene practices than other healthcare workers. Conclusion: The study underscores a generally high level of knowledge and adherence to hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in the surveyed tertiary care hospital in Larkana. Despite these positive findings, the variability in self-reported practices across different professional groups suggests the need for targeted educational and policy interventions to ensure uniform IPC compliance.
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Koksharov, Viktor A., Gavriil A. Agarkov та Anastasia D. Sushchenko. "Precarisation of Labour as a Growing Form of Employment of Young Specialists in the Context of the Сovid-19 Pandemic". Economy of Region 16, № 4 (грудень 2020): 1061–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.17059/ekon.reg.2020-4-4.
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The Сovid-19 pandemic has catalysed the inevitable digitalisation of communications and rapidly changed the organisation and technologies of professional activities of millions of employees worldwide. The growth of unemployment, the transition of professional groups to remote work (wherever possible) due to the need for isolation to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in 2020 led to radical changes in the labour market. Studying the processes of precariation can facilitate the search for responses to new challenges related to deregulation of labour relations. We are interested in examining the participation of youth in these processes. Young population is receptive to social innovation and has excellent competencies in the field of information technology. An analysis of professional trajectories of university graduates (employed in the Ural region and beyond) helps identify whether precarious employment in the labour market can be successful, and determine the characteristics of social groups involved. We used the monitoring of university graduates conducted in 2017–2019 based on survey and administrative data. To process the data, we applied the methods of classification and expert evaluations. The analysis showed that 34.4% of university graduates belong to the precariat, with only 8.8 % being unemployed. Young freelancers and IT-professionals are successfully employed, satisfied with their jobs and high salaries, demonstrating high rates of employment in their specialty. The results can be applied for balancing precarious work; its best practices, accumulated by freelancers and IT-professionals, can be used as a social tool for regulating labour relations in an unfavourable epidemiological situation.
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Koksharov, Viktor A., Gavriil A. Agarkov та Anastasia D. Sushchenko. "Precarisation of Labour as a Growing Form of Employment of Young Specialists in the Context of the Сovid-19 Pandemic". Economy of Region 16, № 4 (грудень 2020): 1061–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.17059/ekon.reg.2020-4-4.
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The Сovid-19 pandemic has catalysed the inevitable digitalisation of communications and rapidly changed the organisation and technologies of professional activities of millions of employees worldwide. The growth of unemployment, the transition of professional groups to remote work (wherever possible) due to the need for isolation to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in 2020 led to radical changes in the labour market. Studying the processes of precariation can facilitate the search for responses to new challenges related to deregulation of labour relations. We are interested in examining the participation of youth in these processes. Young population is receptive to social innovation and has excellent competencies in the field of information technology. An analysis of professional trajectories of university graduates (employed in the Ural region and beyond) helps identify whether precarious employment in the labour market can be successful, and determine the characteristics of social groups involved. We used the monitoring of university graduates conducted in 2017–2019 based on survey and administrative data. To process the data, we applied the methods of classification and expert evaluations. The analysis showed that 34.4% of university graduates belong to the precariat, with only 8.8 % being unemployed. Young freelancers and IT-professionals are successfully employed, satisfied with their jobs and high salaries, demonstrating high rates of employment in their specialty. The results can be applied for balancing precarious work; its best practices, accumulated by freelancers and IT-professionals, can be used as a social tool for regulating labour relations in an unfavourable epidemiological situation.
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Jacobs, Gaby. "Patient autonomy in home care: Nurses’ relational practices of responsibility." Nursing Ethics 26, no. 6 (May 7, 2018): 1638–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0969733018772070.
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Background: Over the last decade, new healthcare policies are transforming healthcare practices towards independent living and self-care of older people and people with a chronic disease or disability within the community. For professional caregivers in home care, such as nurses, this requires a shift from a caring attitude towards the promotion of patient autonomy. Aim: To explore how nurses in home care deal with the transformation towards fostering patient autonomy and self-care. Research design and context: A case study was conducted in a professional development course (‘learning circle’) for home care nurses, including participant observations and focus groups. The theoretical notion of ‘relational agency’ and the moral concept of ‘practices of responsibility’ were used to conduct a narrative analysis on the nurses’ stories about autonomy. Participants: Eight nurses, two coaches and two university lecturers who participated in the learning circle. Ethical considerations: Informed consent was sought at the start of the course and again, at specific moments during the course of the learning circle. Findings: Three main themes were found that expressed the moral demands experienced and negotiated by the nurses: adapting to the person, activating patients’ strengths and collaboration with patients and informal caregivers. Discussion: On a policy and organisational level, the moral discourse on patient autonomy gets intertwined with the instrumental discourse on healthcare budget savings. This is manifested in the ambiguities the nurses face in fostering patient autonomy in their daily home care practice. To support nurses, critical thinking, moral sensitivity and trans-professional working should be part of their professional development. Conclusion: The turn towards autonomy in healthcare raises moral questions about responsibilities for care. Promoting patient autonomy should be a collaborative endeavour and deliberation of patients, professional and informal caregivers together.
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Rolls, Kaye Denise, Margaret Mary Hansen, Debra Jackson, and Doug Elliott. "Why Health Care Professionals Belong to an Intensive Care Virtual Community: Qualitative Study." Journal of Medical Internet Research 21, no. 11 (November 5, 2019): e14068. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/14068.
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Background Clinical practice variation that results in poor patient outcomes remains a pressing problem for health care organizations. Some evidence suggests that a key factor may be ineffective internal and professional networks that limit knowledge exchange among health care professionals. Virtual communities have the potential to overcome professional and organizational barriers and facilitate knowledge flow. Objective This study aimed to explore why health care professionals belong to an exemplar virtual community, ICUConnect. The specific research objectives were to (1) understand why members join a virtual community and remain a member, (2) identify what purpose the virtual community serves in their professional lives, (3) identify how a member uses the virtual community, and (4) identify how members used the knowledge or resources shared on the virtual community. Methods A qualitative design, underpinned by pragmatism, was used to collect data from 3 asynchronous online focus groups and 4 key informant interviews, with participants allocated to a group based on their posting behaviors during the previous two years—between September 1, 2012, and August 31, 2014: (1) frequent (>5 times), (2) low (≤5 times), and (3) nonposters. A novel approach to focus group moderation, based on the principles of traditional focus groups, and e-moderating was developed. Thematic analysis was undertaken, applying the Diffusion of Innovation theory as the theoretical lens. NCapture (QRS International) was used to extract data from the focus groups, and NVivo was used to manage all data. A research diary and audit trail were maintained. Results There were 27 participants: 7 frequent posters, 13 low posters, and 7 nonposters. All participants displayed an external orientation, with the majority using other social media; however, listservs were perceived to be superior in terms of professional compatibility and complexity. The main theme was as follows: “Intensive care professionals are members of ICUConnect because by being a member of a broader community they have access to credible best-practice knowledge.” The virtual community facilitated access to all professionals caring for the critically ill and was characterized by a positive and collegial online culture. The knowledge found was credible because it was extensive and because the virtual community was moderated and sponsored by a government agency. This enabled members to benchmark and improve their unit practices and keep up to date. Conclusions This group of health care professionals made a strategic decision to be members of ICUConnect, as they understood that to provide up-to-date clinical practices, they needed to network with colleagues in other facilities. This demonstrated that a closed specialty-specific virtual community can create a broad heterogeneous professional network, overcoming current ineffective networks that may adversely impact knowledge exchange and creation in local practice settings. To address clinical practice variation, health care organizations can leverage low-cost social media technologies to improve interprofessional and interorganizational networks.
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Arthur, Elizabeth, and Zhonghua Sun. "The Application of Eye-Tracking Technology in the Assessment of Radiology Practices: A Systematic Review." Applied Sciences 12, no. 16 (August 18, 2022): 8267. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12168267.
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The aim of this review is to provide an in-depth analysis of literature pertaining to the use of eye-tracking equipment in the evaluation of radiological image interpretation by professionals in clinical practice. A systematic search of current literature was conducted through the databases of CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Wiley Online Library. A total of 25 articles were included in the final analysis. The literature gathered referenced four main discussions, which were competency assessment, educational tools, visual search behaviour and assistive aid evaluations. The majority of articles (68%) referenced to the competency assessment of professional groups yet appeared to have conflicting results within the categories of speed and eye-metrics. Significant conclusions could be made pertaining to confidence (100%) and accuracy measurements (56%), which suggested a background of higher experience correlates to a higher rate of accuracy and a higher confidence level. Other findings regarding the main themes focused on eye-tracking as an educational tool, where the literature suggests that such equipment may be useful in improving educational repertoire and interpretation technique. Literature pertaining to the visual search behaviour analysis and the evaluation of assistive aids did not provide strong conclusions due to research limitations. Whilst the use of eye-tracking in the analysis of radiological practices is a promising new venture to quantify the interpretation patterns of professionals, undertaking future research is recommended to solidify conclusions and provide greater insight.
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Kajüter, Julia, Gerko Schaap, Anneke Sools, and Jorge Piano Simões. "Using Participatory Action Research to Redirect Tinnitus Treatment and Research—An Interview Study." Journal of Clinical Medicine 13, no. 11 (May 25, 2024): 3099. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113099.
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Background: Chronic bothersome tinnitus is a prevalent tinnitus subtype placing a high burden on affected individuals, economies, and healthcare systems. Patient and professional perspectives seem to be partly misaligned on how to improve tinnitus research and treatments in the future. This qualitative interview study was aimed at exploring, comparing, and stipulating the perspectives of different tinnitus stakeholder groups on ways of redirecting research and treatments to reduce patients’ suffering while accounting for challenges within these practices. Methods: This study used the participatory action research approach to facilitate the stakeholder involvement. Semi-structured online interviews including five participants (two tinnitus patients, two tinnitus researchers and medical specialists, one general practitioner) were conducted. Inductive grounded theory and the constant comparative method were used for data analysis. Results: Four categories for suggested research adaptations ((I) ethical patient involvement; (II) prioritising cure versus coping research; (III) funding; (IV) ethical publication) and six categories for suggested treatment adaptations ((I) ethical professional support; (II) patient involvement; (III) interdisciplinarity; (IV) professional tinnitus education; (V) clinical treatment guidelines; (VI) psychological treatment) were identified. Participants held partly similar priorities such as increasing pathophysiological and cure research. Differences between participants included, for instance, patients aiming for increasing patient involvement in tinnitus research and treatments compared to professionals arguing that the excessive focus on patients’ conditions might reduce the patients’ chances of habituating to their symptoms. Conclusions: Four action redirections for improving tinnitus research and treatment practices were defined: (I) facilitating communication between and within stakeholder groups, (II) increasing the reflective use of patient involvement, (III) increasing interdisciplinarity, and (IV) reducing barriers to receiving psychological treatment.
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Wentink, Carolien, Marloes J. Huijbers, Peter LBJ Lucassen, Annoek van der Gouw, Cornelis Kramers, Jan Spijker, and Anne EM Speckens. "Enhancing shared decision making about discontinuation of antidepressant medication: a concept-mapping study in primary and secondary mental health care." British Journal of General Practice 69, no. 688 (September 23, 2019): e777-e785. http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19x706001.
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BackgroundThe apparent rise of antidepressant use seems to be explained to a large extent by an increase in long-term use. Both professionals and patients appear reluctant to discontinue antidepressant medication (ADM). It is not known what factors determine this reluctance.AimThis study aimed to identify factors that enable the shared decision-making process about discontinuation of ADM between long-term users and their GPs.Design and settingConcept-mapping study of a purposive sample of both patients and professionals from primary and secondary mental health care in the Netherlands.MethodConcept mapping was used to conceptualise and structure the topics relevant to the discontinuation process from the perspective of both patients and professionals. Participants generated topics in brainstorming sessions and subsequently prioritised and sorted them. Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analyses were used for the cluster topics.ResultsThirty-seven patients and 27 professionals generated 50 separate topics. Hierarchical cluster analysis revealed six clusters of topics: ‘Process of discontinuation’, ‘Expectations’, ‘Professional guidance’, ‘Current use’, ‘Environment’, and ‘Side effects’. Patients and professionals came up with largely similar topics. Nevertheless, a difference was found between these groups regarding the perceived importance of professional guidance.ConclusionThis study yielded an informed selection of the topics that seem most important to discuss when considering whether to discontinue ADM. As perspectives of both patients and professionals were combined, the topics may provide patients and GPs with a broader and more balanced scope of factors to consider, and thus facilitate a better shared decision-making process.
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Brazzolotto, Martina, and Connie Phelps. "Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education and Italian Primary Teachers." International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity 9, no. 1-2 (August 22, 2022): 123–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/1091475ar.
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Aligned with the 10 Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education (WCGTC, 2021), this exploratory study investigated the co-construction of inclusive differentiated instruction for a fourth grade gifted student with three general education teachers in a North Italy public education primary school using learning menus and learning contract strategies. The research questions examined responses of general education teachers toward (a) an identified gifted student, (b) inclusion practices in the primary classroom, and (c) co-constructed interdisciplinary curricula for a gifted student. Conducted during a six-week timeframe, the primary researcher conducted Pre- and Post-Intervention Focus Groups, established an instructional baseline, planned interdisciplinary activities in five academic subjects, suggested lesson extensions, and concluded with a Parent Interview. The primary researcher provided professional learning experiences in accordance with the Italian Ministry of Education ministerial law n. 562 (2019) that mandated inclusion of children with giftedness in the category of special education needs. Analysis of Pre- and Post-Intervention Focus Groups results indicated improved dispositions of teachers toward a gifted student in general education primary classrooms, development of inclusive classroom practices with guidance from a gifted education specialist, and documented competencies co-constructing interdisciplinary curricula integrated with 10 Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education.
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Rakhshinda Ahmed and Shafiaq Sohail. "Creativity as a Class Room Practice: A difference in the Perception of Public and Private Secondary School Teachers in Pakistan." Propel Journal of Academic Research 2, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.55464/pjar.v2i1.26.
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The research examines and compares public and private secondary school teachers’ perceptions about creativity as a skill that can be cultivated in their class room practices. The researcher adopted PBA, a psychological model of professional behavior analysis for analyzing professionals’ perception. Any professional expert’s positive perception is essential regarding the strategies, to handle the task properly and achieve its maximum objectives. In the present study secondary school teachers of Malir district were taken as population of the study and were divided into two clusters; public and private. For selecting the sample of 560 sizes, each sub group of the sample remained equal by using probability technique. All the clusters were collected randomly. Mixed Method was the adopted research method; quantitative analysis contributes 80% and qualitative analysis contributes20%. Survey was the research design to collect the data. Close ended questionnaire was developed for collecting quantitative data. In-depth Interview was developed for collecting qualitative data. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the groups quantitatively and thematic analysis for qualitatively. The data triangulation determined the degree of strength of their perceptions. Obtained findings depict that private school teachers’ perceptions are stronger than public school teacher regarding the issue.
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Puspita, Vinka Ganita, and Ardik Ardianto. "Code-Switching and Slang: An Analysis of Language Dynamics in the Everyday Lives of Generation Z." Linguistics Initiative 4, no. 1 (February 29, 2024): 76–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.53696/27753719.41127.
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This study explores the dynamics of code-switching used in Generation Z’s (Gen-Z) communication practices, revealing it as a dynamic and adaptive strategy employed in diverse social contexts. Gen-Z exhibits context-specific types of code-switching, utilizing informal and casual forms, such as slang and non-formal language, in peer interactions. Within familial settings, a seamless transition between formal and informal language aligns with established family norms, while professional environments witness the use of formal and professional language. The strategic use of code-switching and slang by Gen-Z serves as a nuanced communication approach, catering to specific social scenarios. In informal peer contexts, the incorporation of slang fosters a sense of camaraderie, while code-switching acts as a tool for expressing emotions and personal identity, reflecting individuals’ comfort in conveying specific feelings or ideas in a chosen language. This research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of Gen-Z’s language practices, showcasing their adeptness in navigating diverse linguistic landscapes, expressing identity, and adapting to social expectations. Such insights are pivotal for fostering effective intergenerational and cross-cultural communication, bridging understanding between different linguistic and cultural groups.
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Castellanos, Marcelo Eduardo Pfeiffer, Nelson Filice de Barros, Cristiane Spadacio, Sarah Monte Alegre, Philip Tovey, and Alex Broom. "Evidence produced by qualitative investigations on type 2 diabetes: a review of the literature." Interface - Comunicação, Saúde, Educação 15, no. 36 (January 7, 2011): 257–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1414-32832011005000002.
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Type 2 diabetes has a major impact on patients lives and the healthcare network. Given the growth in qualitative information on diabetes, it becomes important to systematize this knowledge. A meta-study on diabetes was conducted through analysis on 42 articles that were made in journals at the periodicals portal of the Coordination Office for Advancement of Higher-level Personnel (Capes). We found that the studies reviewed had a good theoretical basis, which included: care management, health-disease concepts, professional-patient relationships, professional practices and treatment compliance. The articles clearly described the methodological procedures used. The use of interviews and focal groups for data gathering predominated, and it was sought to explore different views of the individuals investigated. It was reaffirmed that it was important for health professionals and managers to implement healthcare policies, programs and models that are appropriate for the specific features of chronic illness, guided by comprehensive care and co-responsibility.
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Soko, Imelda P., and Damianus D. Samo. "The Analysis of In-Service Teachers’ Practices of Implementing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)." European Journal of Education and Pedagogy 4, no. 2 (March 16, 2023): 64–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.585.
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Generally this study aims to analyze quantitatively and qualitatively the level of TPACK for teacher students and various factors that influence teachers’ TPACK. This study utilized quantitative approach with the help of survey method. The results showed that the teachers’ TPACK level was at a poor (1.7%), good (59.3%), and very good level (39.9%). There are four TPACK components that are at the perception level and three components are at the conception level. Correspondingly, three significant differences found in the average of: (a) Teachers’ TPACK between each study groups, (b) Teachers’ TPACK between each group of teachers with different teaching experiences, and (c) Teachers’ TPACK between each group of teachers with different training experiences. In short, both teaching and training experience are able to distinguish teachers’ TPACK and have a positive influence on teachers’ TPACK. Further research is needed by considering the importance of learning experience and the educational stakeholders should ensure that teacher professional developments are applicative TPACK programs.
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Sharpe, Tom, Monica Fabian Lounsbery, Cindy Golden, and Chris Deibler. "Analysis of an Ongoing, District-Wide Collaborative Approach to Teacher Education." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 19, no. 1 (October 1999): 79–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.19.1.79.
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Collaboration among teacher educators and practicing teachers is currently a popular education reform strategy. Two matched undergraduate cohorts, one prepared in a Professional Development School (PDS) collaborative, were followed over a 5-year period to determine the benefits of one collaborative model. Qualitative data were collected across the 2 undergraduate groups (n = 8, n = 6), two cooperating teacher groups (n = 16, n = 12), two public school administrative groups (n = 4, n = 3), and one faculty group (graduate student n = 3, faculty n = 3). Observational data were also collected for each undergraduate cohort, representing practicum, student teaching, and inservice teaching. Qualitative data over the 5-year study period showed trends from apprehension to receptivity and recommitment to the teacher education process for all collaborative participants. While not directly attributable to the collaboration model alone, exposed undergraduates and their students also demonstrated marked changes in select daily practices correlated with effective instruction. Challenges and implications for research on collaborative activities are last discussed.
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Chen, Rita. "The stakeholder-communication continuum: An alternate approach to internal and external communications." Journal of Professional Communication 6, no. 1 (June 10, 2020): 7–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.15173/jpc.v6i1.4350.
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Academic scholarship and professional literature have defined communications as existing in two groups: internal and external/public relations. However, globalism, technology, evolving communication practices, and the maturation of the public relations field have evoked changing attitudes and perceptions regarding stakeholder identification, publics, and communications. This researcher sent a broad, representative survey to university alumni, conducted in-depth interviews with university staff, and performed a content analysis of alumni-facing communications, resulting in an alternate method of viewing internal and external communications. Dubbed the stakeholder-communication continuum, the theory places internal and external communications on either end of a spectrum, with stakeholder groups plotted along the continuum based on their relationship to the organization and each other.
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Xavier, Laudicéia Noronha, and Vânia Barbosa do Nascimento. "Professional Narratives about Older Adults and Health Services Responsive to Fall-Inducing Frailty." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 21 (October 25, 2023): 6975. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20216975.
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The second external cause of death from unintentional injuries is falls in people over 60 and is a worldwide Public Health problem. Associated factors are identified early in Primary Health Care. Thus, we analyze professional narratives about older adults/old age and the organization of services in the presence of fall-inducing frailty. A structured narrative was applied under the following stages: understanding the context, setting/plot/character analysis, and interpretive synthesis. Data were collected from August to November 2022, distributing 21 health professionals in three Narrative Focus Groups. In the analyses, the collective conceptions dialogued with Bourdieu’s Epistemology of field, habitus, and capital. Technical and common sense representations of older adults were simultaneously observed among the results, along with the belief of old age as a problematic life stage. Care is centered on the installed disease/ailment. Encouraging autonomy and self-care emerges in integrative health practices, which older adults underestimate. Professionals access the lives of older adults according to their habitus, which, in turn, is structured (structuring) in the disputes for installed capital. Thus, the care provided disregards subjectivities and symbolic systems associated with falls.
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Thomas, Christy. "Soft Landings Creating a Safe Place for Teachers to Take Risks While Learning." International Journal for Leadership in Learning 22, no. 1 (June 23, 2022): 73–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/ijll5.
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Leaders have a significant influence on student learning and are responsible for leading teacher professional learning in schools. While principals often lead teacher learning, others assist in this role. With the recent pandemic, it is clear there is a need for continued teacher learning. Extensive research on professional development has been conducted and is well known to be a strategy for improving teacher learning. While professional development offers short-term opportunities, a focus on professional learning in schools emphasizes sustained, ongoing experiences that engage teachers in inquiry around their practices. This mixed study explored the impact of sustained professional development. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted and analyzed. Documents were identified for quantitative analysis and then integrated with qualitative data. Findings showed the notion of soft landings, as referred to by participants, a culture where it was safe to risk and try to implement ideas they were learning. This culture was an important aspect of this sustained and ongoing experience for teachers. Key leadership practices nurturing the culture of soft landings were developing collective commitment, encouraging risk-taking, promoting collaboration, and providing individualized support. This study offers insights into how leadership can play a role in providing sustained experiences to create a school culture that nurtures teacher learning. This article holds significance to those leading teacher learning in schools and those interested in utilizing leadership practices that attend to building a culture of soft landings.
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Bystrova, Tatiana Yu. "Opportunities for Involvement in Socio-Cultural Practices Developing an Inclusive Culture." Izvestia Ural Federal University Journal Series 1. Issues in Education, Science and Culture 29, no. 4 (2023): 113–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.15826/izv1.2023.29.4.070.
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The article presents and analyzes socio-cultural practices that use the mechanisms of involvement and contribute to the development of an inclusive culture of participants. A culturological analysis of the concept of “involvement” was carried out, its value-communicative content was shown, the connection of involvement with the “culture of participation”, which, according to the definition, implies joint voluntary activities of representatives of various age, social or professional groups aimed at socially significant goals. The value-semantic criteria for involvement in inclusive socio-cultural practices are derived and with their help the course and results of the inclusive exhibition “Designing Together” held by the author in 2017, and the project “School of Inclusive Design” (2021) are analyzed.
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Grossman, Pam, Christa Compton, Danielle Igra, Matthew Ronfeldt, Emily Shahan, and Peter W. Williamson. "Teaching Practice: A Cross-Professional Perspective." Teachers College Record: The Voice of Scholarship in Education 111, no. 9 (September 2009): 2055–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016146810911100905.
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Background/Context This study investigates how people are prepared for professional practice in the clergy, teaching, and clinical psychology. The work is located within research on professional education, and research on the teaching and learning of practice. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study The purpose of the study is to develop a framework to describe and analyze the teaching of practice in professional education programs, specifically preparation for relational practices. Setting The research took place in eight professional education programs located in seminaries, schools of professional psychology, and universities across the country. Population/Participants/Subjects Our research participants include faculty members, students, and administrators at each of these eight programs. Research Design This research is a comparative case study of professional education across three different professions—the clergy, clinical psychology, and teaching. Our data include qualitative case studies of eight preparation programs: two teacher education programs, three seminaries, and three clinical psychology programs. Data Collection and Analysis For each institution, we conducted site visits that included interviews with administrators, faculty, and staff; observations of multiple classes and field-work; and focus groups with students who were either at the midpoint or at the end of their programs. Conclusions/Recommendations We have identified three key concepts for understanding the pedagogies of practice in professional education: representations, decomposition, and approximations of practice. Representations of practice comprise the different ways that practice is represented in professional education and what these various representations make visible to novices. Decomposition of practice involves breaking down practice into its constituent parts for the purposes of teaching and learning. Approximations of practice refer to opportunities to engage in practices that are more or less proximal to the practices of a profession. In this article, we define and provide examples of the representation, decomposition, and approximation of practice from our study of professional education in the clergy, clinical psychology, and teaching. We conclude that, in the program we studied, prospective teachers have fewer opportunities to engage in approximations that focus on contingent, interactive practice than do novices in the other two professions we studied.
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Soares, Lídia Santos, Ana Beatriz Azevedo Queiroz, Maria da Anunciação Silva, Samira Silva Santos Soares, Elen Petean Parmejiani, Rayssa Goulart Valente, Marcela de Abreu Moniz, and Ana Luiza de Oliveira Carvalho. "Early detection of cervical and breast cancer: representations of primary care nurses." CONTRIBUCIONES A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES 17, no. 2 (February 8, 2024): e4073. http://dx.doi.org/10.55905/revconv.17n.2-030.
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To analyze the practices of early detection of cervical and breast cancer performed by nurses in primary health care in Baixada Litorânea/RJ/Brazil. Qualitative, descriptive study; carried out with 43 nurses; data obtained through a self-completed form on socioprofessional profile; Focus groups, whose text corpus was prepared with IRaMuTeQ software for analysis through the Descending Hierarchical Classification guided by the Theory of Social Representation. Presented in two classes: Tensions between demands for early detection of cervical and breast cancer and nurses' professional practice; and Between public policies and daily practice: contents, meanings and attitudes. The nurses' representations showed practices permeated by scientific knowledge and common sense that consider their professional experience. Doubts and questions about the current guidelines reveal obstacles to effective care. We emphasize the need for permanent reconstruction of this knowledge with the teams and women.
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Latova, Natalia. "Leisure Preferences of Russian Specialists as a Factor of Human Potential Building." Sociological Journal 28, no. 1 (March 29, 2022): 80–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.19181/socjour.2022.28.1.8839.
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The article analyzes the leisure preferences of Russian workers with an emphasis on specialists as a special professional group. Human potential theory is chosen as the main theoretical framework. Based on R. Stebbins’ concept, a typology of modern leisure practices in terms of their impact on human potential is offered. The analysis of data from the all-Russian survey conducted in October 2018 by the Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS leads to the conclusion that compared to other workers specialists more often and more fervently choose those types of leisure activities that contribute to the development of their human potential. At the same time, advanced leisure practices are more popular among specialists from the following subgroups: women, young people, city dwellers, and those who consider themselves to be in good health. In addition to these characteristics, external accessibility and internal demand for knowledge also have positive effects. When comparing data from 2018 and 2008, there are some apparent positive shifts in professionals’ leisure preferences. However, we also see a decrease in the rate of growth in professionals’ interest towards advanced leisure practices. In addition, by 2018, in terms of leisure time spent on education, specialists fell behind such groups as entrepreneurs, the self-employed and managers of various levels, who demonstrate a stronger focus on building human potential. Thus, Russian specialists are ahead of most Russians when it comes to the human potential criterion, but their involvement in educational activity in their leisure time (especially in health-preserving behavior) is lower than that of entrepreneurs/self-employed/managers. This calls into question whether this professional group’s characteristics are adequate for the current post-industrial trends.
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O'Brien, Heather, Kristina McDavid, and Jess Yao. "“How Do You Measure a Relationship?” Assessment and Evaluation Challenges of Knowledge Exchange Activities in Information Work." Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology 60, no. 1 (October 2023): 291–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pra2.789.
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ABSTRACTToday there is increasing emphasis on knowledge exchange (KE), the movement of knowledge and expertise amongst diverse groups to enhance research uptake, use, and impact in healthcare, government, and community settings. Library and information science (LIS) professionals are central actors in KE though community engagement, scholarly communication, literacy, and cultural heritage initiatives, but (how) is this work formally documented and evaluated? Through interviews with 24 information professionals working in varied settings, we considered how KE activities fit into the current library assessment and evaluation landscape. Using thematic analysis, we identified challenges with placing this work within current assessment practices and evaluation frameworks and showing its value, as well as a desire for alternative, more dynamic assessment and evaluation methods. We discuss these findings with respect to previous research in LIS and KE more broadly to consider professional and organizational implications.
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Argente, Julia, Gabriel Martínez-Rico, Rómulo J. González-García, and Margarita Cañadas. "Bibliometric Analysis on the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices through Building Effective Systems." Children 10, no. 5 (April 29, 2023): 813. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children10050813.
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Implementing evidence-based practices in early intervention has generated new research interest in the need for effective early childhood systems. This study used a bibliometric analysis to discern the importance and relevance of the field. The analysis highlights that the main goals of the future direction of the research field need to be better defined. First, articles published in the Web of Science database between 2012 and 2022 were reviewed, and then word and author combinations were analyzed. Finally, articles were collected in different groups for bibliographic linking. Five key points were identified as the most important practices recommended by the Department of Early Childhood or Professional Development. It should be noted that the main difficulty encountered in this field arises from the novelty of our research topic, i.e., there is no research on constructing systems for early intervention. However, it is worth highlighting the articles that are relevant to the field of study and our success with integrating them in order to demonstrate the importance of serving children with disabilities and their families. In conclusion, the establishment of a system built on evidence-based practices is underdeveloped but shows promise for the future of early intervention systems.
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Rubic, Filip, Marko Curkovic, Lovorka Brajkovic, Bojana Nevajdic, Milivoj Novak, Boris Filipovic-Grcic, Julije Mestrovic, Kristina Lah Tomulic, Branimir Peter, and Ana Borovecki. "End-of-Life Decision-Making in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Croatia—A Focus Group Study among Nurses and Physicians." Medicina 58, no. 2 (February 7, 2022): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina58020250.
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Background and Objectives: Working in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units (ICUs) can be challenging and differs from work in adult ICUs. This study investigated for the first time the perceptions, experiences and challenges that healthcare professionals face when dealing with end-of-life decisions in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in Croatia. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study with focus groups was conducted among physicians and nurses working in NICUs and PICUs in five healthcare institutions (three pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and five neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)) at the tertiary level of healthcare in the Republic of Croatia, in Zagreb, Rijeka and Split. A total of 20 physicians and 21 nurses participated in eight focus groups. The questions concerned everyday practices in end-of-life decision-making and their connection with interpersonal relationships between physicians, nurses, patients and their families. The constant comparative analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. Results: The analysis revealed two main themes that were the same among the professional groups as well as in both NICU and PICU units. The theme “critical illness” consisted of the following subthemes: the child, the family, myself and other professionals. The theme “end-of-life procedures” consisted of the following subthemes: breaking point, decision-making, end-of-life procedures, “spill-over” and the four walls of the ICU. The perceptions and experiences of end-of-life issues among nurses and physicians working in NICUs and PICUs share multiple common characteristics. The high variability in end-of-life procedures applied and various difficulties experienced during shared decision-making processes were observed. Conclusions: There is a need for further research in order to develop clinical and professional guidelines that will inform end-of-life decision-making, including the specific perspectives of everyone involved, and the need to influence policymakers.
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Le-van, Tatiana, Larisa Loginova, Olga Shiyan, Anna Iakshina, and Igor Shiyan. "Internships in kindergartens as a resource for development of practices with different quality levels." SHS Web of Conferences 98 (2021): 01006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219801006.
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Professional development of teachers is recognized worldwide as an important condition for high quality education. According to experimental data, pre-service and in-service training programs of preschool teachers are not always efficient, their interrelation with provisions for quality development in kindergartens is inconsistent. Developing potential of internship as a form of professional growth reduces deficiencies of programs focused on achievements of the kindergarten, on teaching technics without discussion of their worthiness and preschool values, perfunctory discussion, rigidity, organizational disadvantage. The authors discuss the criteria of effective internship. Programs work both to give specific knowledge and master pedagogical techniques, and, at the same time, to develop reflection. Programs support participants to adopt the cycle of pedagogical action. This research is aimed at selection of best practices of preschool education and analysis of their potential in internship. The research participants are Moscow teachers of 50 preschool groups. The groups, ready for internships, demonstrate significantly higher quality of education than the joint sample; however, they experience the lack of competences in work with adults and in development of their reflection. The internship programs elaborated by teachers from high quality groups show some deficiencies, namely, different topics interfere in one short-term program, the main focus is on object-spatial environment but not on interaction, participants’ outcomes are not embodied in any product. Best practices are interested in their own development as well as new sources of motivation. The authors have proposed internship to become a resource of development both for organizers and participants. Each position solves its own problems.