Education and Training - Science topic

This paper discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning experience of students at a VET (Vocational Educational Training) Higher Education Institution in tourism education, namely the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) in Malta (EU). A sample of students who attended ITS between March 2020 and January 2022 generated the primary dat...

Introduction A global variation in the pharmacy support personnel training programmes has been observed. The objective of this scoping review is to map out global evidence available on the pharmacy support personnel training programme characteristics, and interface between knowledge, practice and regulatory requirements. Methods and analysis The s...

Primary school teachers play a significant role in the support of children with mental health and developmental concerns, which can be comorbid or share similar symptomology. The literature suggests there is a deficiency in teacher mental health literacy (MHL), indicating that teachers often lack the knowledge and confidence to support childhood me...

Objective To initiate a critical dialogue within the evidence-based practice (EBP) communities regarding the necessity of clear and accessible concepts that bridge the gap between research and practical use for non-expert stakeholders. Key arguments There has been consistent evidence of failure to translate high-quality biomedical and health resea...

Abstract This study aimed at studying and developing a proposed training quality conception for teachers in Palestine, which conducted by National Institute for Educational Training. The researcher used qualitative analytical approach to measure the quality of teacher training after finding validity and reliability. The researcher used Semi-structu...

In July 2021, China introduced the ‘double reduction’ program, which aims to reduce the academic load for K-12 level (primary and secondary) students while also standardizing off-campus schools. Numerous investigations and research were carried out in China following the establishment of the ‘double reduction’ policy. These studies mainly focus on...

Introduction The competency-based medical education (CBME) movement continues to gain momentum in postgraduate physician training, resulting in increasing interest among surgical training programmes on how to implement it effectively. Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) were introduced to connect competencies (characteristics/abilities of le...

Human plans are essential for the attainment of goals and achievements, so they must be properly managed in order for the work to be effective in line with the plan. This study was conducted on the basis of the purpose of determining the extent to which education, training, experience, and job discipline affect the performance of employees in the c...

Introduction Children’s learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequate oral health can harm children’s quality of life, academic performance, and future success and achievements. Oral health problems may result in appetite loss, depression, increased inattentiveness, and distractibility from play and schoolwork, all of...

Objectives To assess the experiences and knowledge of nurses in the area of iron deficiency. Design A cross-sectional, exploratory study using online survey. Setting Data were collected from nurses working at various primary, secondary and tertiary Australian health practices and organisations. Participants Australian nurses currently in practic...

School-based vocational education and training (VET) systems are undergoing important changes with a view to strengthening their work-based learning component and, overall, their relationships with the local production environment. This paper looks at the introduction of dual VET in the Basque Country within the Spanish and European contexts. Based...

Introduction The Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly residents (EDDIE+) programme is a theory-informed, multi-component intervention aimed at upskilling and empowering nursing and personal care staff to identify and manage early signs of deterioration in residents of aged care facilities. The intervention aims to reduce unnecessary hospital...

Education Training on Cyber Culture and its Effects

Objectives Portfolios are used to support self-regulated learning (SRL), but the research literature is still inconclusive on their effectiveness. This study explored experiences with portfolio use among different stakeholders, to answer the research question: How does portfolio use support SRL during general practitioner (GP) specialty training?...

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The broad goal of this educational curriculum is utilization and optimization of Simulation-Based Education (SBE) in the training of residents, medical students, and nursing staff involved in the rapid and timely recognition of Anaphylaxis and its optimized treatment. A critical gap in Anaphylaxis Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment (ADAM) has bee...

Objectives To investigate the effects of extended short-term medical training placements in small rural and remote communities on postgraduate work location. Design and setting Cohort study of medical graduates of The University of Queensland, Australia. Participants Graduating medical students from 2012 to 2021 who undertook a minimum of 6 weeks...

Introduction: Addressing communication skills in pharmacy curricula is one of the effective tactics to equip future pharmacists with better skillsets for medication counselling. To achieve this, blended teaching of PowerPoint slides and videos holds great potential for undergraduate pharmacy education majors by integrating multimedia and performanc...

Introduction Medication administration errors (MAEs) have the potential for significant patient harm, and the frequency of MAEs in the ambulance services is not well known. Effective teamwork is paramount for providing safe and effective patient care, especially in a time-sensitive, high-risk environment such as the ambulance services. Team Strateg...

Objective The degree awarding gap indicates that racially minoritised higher education students receive lower degree classifications relative to their white peers. While the reasons for this are complex, research suggests that educator and practitioner attitudes and behaviour towards racially minoritised students are a significant contributing fact...

Objectives Endo Peripheral Artery Tonometry (EndoPAT-2000) is a non-invasive technology for measuring endothelial dysfunction (ED). The reactive hyperaemia index (RHI) is resulted and is low when ED is present. We aim to synthesise the literature on paediatric ED that used Endo-PAT analysis. Design A comprehensive systematic review was conducted f...

Many studies have demonstrated that music has many benefits for children’s physical and mental development. However, many preschool educators have scant preparation for or a lack of experience in aesthetic education. The purpose of this study is to explore preschool educators’ perceptions of and reflections on aesthetic education training. We condu...

This is the eighth volume in the research book series Emerging Issues in Research on Vocational Education & Training. The series is published by the research group VETYL (Vocational Education & Training/Yrkeskunnande och Lärande), at the Department of Education, Stockholm University, Sweden. The research book series started primarily as disseminati...

Games have been used as a learning tool for centuries. Gamification and game-based learning are becoming more prominent in educational settings for several reasons. When it comes to learning, being focused and immersed can massively improve a student’s experience. The purpose of this study is to map the emerging trends of gamification and game-base...

Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of global maternal deaths, accounting for 30–50% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Most PPH-related deaths are preventable with timely detection and initiation of care, which may be facilitated by using a clinical care bundle. We explore influences on current PPH detection and man...

Gamified learning management systems (LMS) can be effective in case game-design elements (GDE) address users' motivation to engage with the topic and lower barriers to learning. In the context of Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs, gamification is stated to be a major success factor. However, there is scarce research about...

In this Communication article, we share experiences of collaborating with members of the public during health education. We aim to inspire bachelor, masters and PhD students to engage with patients and the public during their undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate thesis work and to inspire educators to collaborate with patient and public involve...

This paper presents an experimental prototype of hydrogen fuel cells suitable for training engineering students. The presented system is designed to teach students the V-I characteristics of the fuel cells and how to record the V-I characteristics curve in the case of a single or multiple fuel cells. The prototype contains a compact electrolyzer to...

Technical abilities, knowledge, moral principles, and attitudes to support the environment, known as "green skills", are necessary for the workforce to create and support sustainable social, economic, and environmental results in business, industry, and the community. Vocational educators contribute to the creation of trained workers with green com...

Dieser Beitrag ist eine deutschsprachige Kurzfassung des Artikels, der von der Jury für den Berufsbildungsforschungspreis 2020/21 des Bildungsministeriums ausgewählt wurde. Er ging an Hannes Hautz für seinen Beitrag „Die ‚Führung der Führungen‘ – Gouvernementalität und professionelles Handeln berufsbildender Lehrpersonen“, der 2020 als „The ‚conduc...

The teaching and learning process (TLP) has been reshaped in a timely manner as per need, for better understanding. Technical and Vocational Education & Training is one of the main sectors, delivering education and training simultaneously for the socio-economic development of every nation. The sector has been facing different types of challenges in...

Introduction Family members who care for elderly people experience high levels of chronic stress because of the intensive assistance they provide permanently to those who are losing their autonomy. Often considered a burden, this stress causes serious consequences to their health and worsens their quality of life (QoL). Reducing caregivers’ chronic...

Introduction Patient–provider communication is an important factor influencing the quality of care in oncology. The study examines the comparative effectiveness of a 10-hour interprofessional communication skills training (CST) programme for physicians and nurses in cancer centres. Methods and analysis KommRhein Interpro is a cluster-randomised tr...

Life in the 21st century demands literacy skills. The ability to understand a concept and understand the process is very useful in order to solve problems faced in the daily life of learning residents. Science literacy is useful if in the process it is equipped with a high level of thinking skills in order to develop the potential possessed to find...

Background Many physicians complete medical school and graduate medical education (GME) burdened by high debt and financial illiteracy. This places them at increased risk for ill-informed financial decisions, which can result in increased stress and anxiety and a lower quality of life. Furthermore, financial concerns impact physicians’ specialty se...

Vocational Education And Training Institutions and the industry meet the demands of the labour market. Vocational education and training institutions, such as polytechnics, emerged as one of the main training providers and logical workforce necessary to revitalize and maintain the competitiveness of the industry and business of this nation. The pur...

New Realities in Africa Editor: P rof. Maurice N. Amutabi, PhD Published by CEDRED Publications, Nairobi, Kenya ISBN 978-9966-116-54-3 Table of Contents Dedication ii Copyright iii Acknowledgement iv Introduction Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi 1 Chapter 1 Effects of Maintaining Social Distancing Rule on Travel Intentions during Covid-19: A Case of...

Introduction Throughout clinical practice, most doctors will encounter patients with urological conditions. Inclusion of urological topics within medical school curriculums is important to allow doctors to effectively diagnose and manage these conditions, independently and with support from urologists. Awareness of urological education intervention...

Objectives To evaluate the impact of culturally and linguistically tailored informational videos delivered via social media campaigns on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Indigenous Maya communities in Guatemala. Methods Our team designed a series of videos utilising community input and evaluated the impact using a pre–post intervention design. In-person...

Research institutions and researchers have become increasingly concerned about poor research reproducibility and replicability, and research waste more broadly. Research institutions play an important role and understanding their intervention options is important. This review aims to identify and classify possible interventions to improve research...

Introduction Despite various tobacco control measures in Japan, smoking remains a leading cause of mortality. This manuscript outlines proposed methodology for scoping review that aims to describe the knowledge gaps for local-level smoking cessation interventions in Japan, their implementation barriers and facilitators, and the use of implementatio...

Education training program centering on research capability and digital literacy for basic education teachers is pivotal in addressing the demands of 21st-century teaching. Basic education teachers are expected not only to deliver instructions within their field of expertise but also to solve common educational problems by providing research-based...

Introduction Objective structured clinical exams (OSCEs) are a cornerstone of assessing the competence of trainee healthcare professionals, but have been criticised for (1) lacking authenticity, (2) variability in examiners’ judgements which can challenge assessment equivalence and (3) for limited diagnosticity of trainees’ focal strengths and weak...

The Sport Education Model (SEM) presents a wide background in the teaching of Physical Education and Sport. This is one of the most studied pedagogical models in the last decade in primary and secondary education. However, the studies of this model that are implemented in Vocational Education and Training within the family of Physical Activities an...

Technological advancements, globalization, and digitalization have initiated various innovations across the globe transforming consumer needs and their ways to interact with brands and technology. Voice-based Artificial Intelligence, for the past few years, has been widely accepted and used by consumers worldwide for routine and special purposes. N...

ABSTRACT Madaris (plural of madrasa) were the foundation of new inventions truly new civilization during the middle ages. In our country too the contribution of Madrasa towards educational and political revival cannot be denied. It was considered as the facilitator of freedom movement. It was the house of scholars, academicians’ writers, poets and...

Cardiac illnesses are the most vital cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. Cardiac catheterization (including coronary angiography and angioplasty) is a standard diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for evaluating cardiovascular diseases. It needs quali ed and skilled health providers to obtain a good management outcome [2]. Coronary angio...

Cardiac catheterization is a severe health condition that needs standardized care strategies as well as qualified and skilled healthcare professionals to manage it effectively. Objective: To evaluate the impact of educational training on nurses to improve knowledge about patient safety practices after cardiac catheterization. Methods: This quasi-...

Objectives To perform a mixed-methods study identifying motivators and deterrents to female doctors interested in core surgical training (CST). To provide tangible implementations based on the findings. Design This study used quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (semistructured interviews (SSIs)) analyses. Participants completed online qu...

Latar belakang: Self awarenes atau kesadaran diri merupakan salah satu konsep yang dapat dikembangkan dalam upaya pencegahan HIV. Salah satu kegiatan yang bisa menimbulkan kesadaran diri yaitu sadar diri kita ini manusia yang memiliki hubungan dengan Tuhan. Kesadaran diri untuk mencegah perilaku HIV adalah direncanakan melalui Program Supporting, A...

The clean energy transition is well under way in Hungary. Sectors playing a key role in this transition, including renewable energy technologies and battery manufacturing for electro-mobility, are already creating jobs while experiencing shortages in skilled workforce. At the same time, regions with carbon intensive industries undergoing a transiti...

The use of various machines, equipment and power tools at TVET Institute causes the institute’s environment to be exposed to noise hazards that are similar to the industry. However, not much data has been published regarding noise exposure at TVET institutes. This study was carried out to document the noise exposure of work activities training in p...

Health has direct impact on socio-economic growth of the country and welfare of its people. Hospital Pharmacy of a Hospital or other Health Care Facilities makes available drugs, devices, and other materials used in the diagnosis, mitigation, prevention and treatment of injury, illness, and disease. Hospital Pharmacy procures, stores and supplies m...

Objectives To determine the feasibility of a patient-education booklet to support patients with low back pain (LBP) to reduce paracetamol intake. Design Single group, repeated measures feasibility study. Setting Community. Participants Adults experiencing LBP of any kind and self-reporting consumption of paracetamol for LBP weekly for at least 1...

Editorial on the Research Topic Highlights in connected health 2021/22 The devastating impact of Covid-19 has compelled the healthcare leaders around the world to revisit the current healthcare systems in terms of response to the crisis in the new post-pandemic reality. It requires the redesign of healthcare systems by introducing new care models t...

Objectives The wound, ostomy and continence nursing practice has its own scope and standards, and each standard requires relevant competency. However, the core competencies of wound, ostomy and continence nurses that contribute to the career success are poorly known. To identify associations between career success and core competencies of wound, os...

Objectives Medical institutions must provide learning experiences that enhance the knowledge and perspectives of sustainable development (SD) to prepare trainees of family medicine to become competent global citizens. The aim of this study was to develop an SD online learning module for trainees of family medicine. Design This mixed-methods study w...

Introduction Codesign is an emerging research method to enhance intervention development by actively engaging non-researchers (eg, people who have had a stroke, caregivers and clinicians) in research. The involvement of non-researchers in research is becoming increasingly popular within health studies as it may produce more relevant and effective f...

Backgrounds: The concept of human development or human capital is a hot topic that is being widely discussed, considering that human capital is part of human resource management with a broader scope of study which addresses the practical side of human resource management. Aim: Between emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, special performa...

Introduction Several studies suggest that medical student empathy declines throughout medical school. However, no studies have systematically investigated why. The objective of our proposed review is to conduct a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies investigating the reasons empathy may change throughout medical school....

Every community empowerment program by the government is expected to give a positive effect and outcome, not only for the community who received it, but also for people who live surround it. Indonesian Ministry of Manpower held many programs trying to empower the community to be better and more productive. One of the programs is Balai Latihan Kerja...

Background We aimed to improve mental health referral quality of young people by helping educators build capacity for early identification of youth at risk of mental illness and facilitate referrals between the education and health systems. Methods We applied the Go-To Educator mental health literacy training for early identification, triage and s...

Introduction The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in imprisoned women is high. In the prison school context, education in health is one of the best strategies to achieve positive indicators in terms of health promotion and disease prevention. The use of educational technologies, such as board games, can aid in the process of knowledge...

The aim of the Rural Education policy project is to shine light on training provided to educators engaged in indigenous peoples' struggles and, therefore, in disrupting the colonial project, genocide practices and territory invasions. Based on these elements, the aim of the current study is to investigate indigenous representativeness as formative...

The purpose of this study is to determine teachers' perceptions of gamification approach in education through metaphors. The study group of the research consists of 60 teachers who received "Gamification in Education" training under the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education using the purposive sampling method. In order to collect dat...

Introduction The National Health Service Insight Prioritisation Programme was established to accelerate the implementation and evaluation of innovation that supports post-pandemic working. Supporting this, the Academic Health Science Network and National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration in South London are testi...

Background Due to an increase in patient numbers, more cancer patients are being reviewed by non-medical healthcare professionals (HCPs), and it is essential that they can empathise with patients and care for them holistically. ‘A Life in a Day’ is a role reversal simulation (RRS) which demonstrates the challenges, choices and impacts that cancer p...

Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for temporary cardiopulmonary support is one of the most intense and technologically complex therapies offered in medicine. It is a high-risk procedure that requires specific knowledge and technical skills to perform it with good results. Objective The main goal of this study is to describe o...

This article explores school leaders’ expectations and beliefs when starting a professional development course about character education in Latvia. The survey used mixed methods, involved 30 participants, and was conducted in 2020. School leaders expected to enhance their practical know-how in this field, the desired opportunities for personal refl...

Objectives: Interest in less than full-time training (LTFT) is growing among doctors in training. LTFT applications have previously been limited to fulfilment of specific criteria such as childcare or health reasons, but Health Education for England (HEE) has recently completed a pilot into LTFT for a third category: lifestyle choice. This was rec...

Introduction: In settings where the private sector constitutes a larger part of the health system, profit-gathering can take primacy over patients' well-being. In their interactions with pharmaceutical companies, private general practitioners (GPs) can experience the conflict of interest (COI), a situation whereby the impartiality of GPs' professi...

Objectives The interim Foundation Year 1 (FiY1) post was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help bolster the workforce and manage increased clinical pressures. This study aimed to assess the impact of the FiY1 post on medical graduates’ self-reported confidence in common tasks, core skills, competencies and procedures prior to starting...

Introduction Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are rare epilepsy conditions that collectively impact 1 in 2000 children. They are highly genetically heterogeneous, resulting in significant barriers to accurate and adequate information for caregivers. This can lead to increased distress and dissatisfaction with the healthcare syste...

People with intellectual disability have poorer oral health outcomes and experience greater difficulties accessing dental services than the rest of the community. Interdisciplinary educational programs for those involved in oral health decision making for people with intellectual disability aim to improve their oral health. This scoping review expl...

Introduction: Many children in developing countries grow up in environments that lack stimulation, leading to deficiencies in early years of development. Several efficacy trials of early childhood care and education (ECCE) programmes have demonstrated potential to improve child development; evidence on whether these effects can be sustained once p...

Introduction: An impoverished medical workforce is a global phenomenon, which can impact patient care significantly. Greater flexibility in working patterns is one approach policy-makers adopt to address this issue, and the expansion of less than full-time (LTFT) working forms part of this. Studies suggest that LTFT working has the potential to im...

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus2. In 2019, COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, has triggered a new respiratory ailment pandemic in Wuhan, China. In December 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has begun the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination for chi...

The purpose of the article is to present the results of a study of modern trends in the accounting profession, related to the need to acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a successful professional realization of accounting students in the conditions of rapid development of information technologies and digital transformation. In co...

Introduction Mobile Vaani was implemented as a pilot programme across six blocks of Nalanda district in Bihar state, India to increase knowledge of rural women who were members of self-help groups on proper nutrition for pregnant or lactating mothers and infants, family planning and diarrhoea management. Conveners of self-help group meetings, commu...

Introduction Entrustable professional activities were introduced in medical education more than 15 years ago. EPAs define units of professional practice that can be fully entrusted to sufficiently competent professionals. Today, EPAs have been developed and implemented in many health professions, as the concept is useful in bridging the gap between...

This study sought to examine the Vocational Educational Training (VET) skills demanded by the informal sector for successful self-employment in Tanzania. The study collected both qualitative and quantitative data from 120 VET stakeholders. Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire, while qualitative data were collected using interviews...

Introduction Psychology students at universities in Denmark and worldwide often receive relatively little clinical training, even though such training is crucial to job performance after graduation. Training common psychotherapeutic skills, such as being empathic and facilitating the therapeutic alliance, is critical since these skills are related...