The most important step in creating a teaching force for physical education(PE)is finding enough qualified teachers.In order to better absorb the PE teaching talents who aremore suitable for the job requirements,the a...The most important step in creating a teaching force for physical education(PE)is finding enough qualified teachers.In order to better absorb the PE teaching talents who aremore suitable for the job requirements,the ability variables of sports talents,the expected regional social and economic status,and historical data are considered,the intelligent matching of talents and positions is made,and the Bayesian variational network recommendation model considering the needs is constructed.According to the experimental findings,this model’s highest recommendation accuracy in the normal scenario is 0.5888 and its maximum recommendation accuracy in the training and test sets is roughly 0.6 and 0.68.The model has good convergence and high accuracy of recommendation,which is conducive to matching PE teaching talents and teaching positions,providing job seekers with positions that meet their needs,providing teaching talents to meet the requirements,and creating a team of PE teachers that match people and posts.展开更多
As the world faces increasing energy demands and concerns about climate change,nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence as a viable and sustainable energy source.This article explores the strategic initiatives conce...As the world faces increasing energy demands and concerns about climate change,nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence as a viable and sustainable energy source.This article explores the strategic initiatives concerning the advancement of nuclear technologies,highlighting the prompt adoption of SMRs(small modular reactors),the ongoing advancements in Generation IV reactors in the medium term,and the long-term aspirations linked to nuclear fusion.SMRs offer enhanced safety,economic viability,and flexible deployment alternatives,making them an attractive solution for meeting pressing energy demands.In the medium term,Generation IV reactors are anticipated to improve efficiency,sustainability,and safety,effectively tackling the challenges associated with conventional fission reactors.However,significant challenges lie ahead,including public perception,regulatory hurdles,financial barriers,and the need for a skilled workforce.By addressing these challenges,nuclear power can play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and reliable energy future,contributing significantly to global efforts in climate change mitigation.展开更多
Shortage of nurses is a major concern across healthcare systems. One contributing factor that has received little attention is the shortage of adequately prepared nurse faculty. The nurse shortage will be exacerbated ...Shortage of nurses is a major concern across healthcare systems. One contributing factor that has received little attention is the shortage of adequately prepared nurse faculty. The nurse shortage will be exacerbated if the supply of adequately prepared nurse faculty is insufficient. Little is known about the factors that influence nurse faculty to remain employed. Focus groups were conducted in 2011 with nurse faculty from both colleges and universities in Ontario, Canada. Six focus groups including 37 participants were held with different groups of nurse faculty in geographically diverse areas of the province. Focus group transcripts were reviewed by five members of the research team using thematic analysis strategies to identify factors related to nurse faculty intention to remain employed. Nurse faculty members’ intention to remain employed was influenced by factors that fell into four thematic categories: personal characteristics, work environment and organizational support, job content, and external characteristics. Each thematic category includes several factors reported to influence nurse faculty intention to remain employed. The “Determinants of Nurse Faculty Intention to Remain Employed” Model is hypothesized. Strategies to address modifiable factors and support non-modifiable factors are suggested to promote retention of nurse faculty. Additional research is needed to test the hypothesized model of nurse faculty intention to remain employed.展开更多
The need for institutional long-term care(LTC)services,including nursing homes(NHs),is increasing in China's Mainland in part due to the aging population and changing family structures.In developing NH staff train...The need for institutional long-term care(LTC)services,including nursing homes(NHs),is increasing in China's Mainland in part due to the aging population and changing family structures.In developing NH staff training programs,a review is needed to synthesize knowledge about staff and resident characteristics,and care provided in NHs.This systematic review aims to describe,in Chinese NHs,(1)NH staff characteristics and the care they provide,(2)resident characteristics and care needs,and (3)the role of family members.The 45 articles included in this review covered both urban and rural areas of China's Mainland.We found that staff in Chinese NHs were older and had lower education levels in comparison with those in western countries.Most direct caregivers in urban areas were migratory workers from rural area.Chinese NHs had few qualification standards for staff preparation for their roles in NHs.Also,functional levels of residents in Chinese NHs were higher compared to NH residents in western countries.In addition,family members played important roles in caring for NH residents.These findings suggest a need for staff development programs that tailor for lower educated NH staff and care needs of residents with widely varying levels in function from independent to bedbound in China's Mainland.The findings also suggest that staff qualification standards require critically policy development to improve the capacity of Chinese NHs to provide competent and safe care.展开更多
The employment of peer support workers is widely encouraged in recovery-oriented mental health systems and services, providing a tangible example of how to translate recovery values and principles into actions. In Sco...The employment of peer support workers is widely encouraged in recovery-oriented mental health systems and services, providing a tangible example of how to translate recovery values and principles into actions. In Scotland, despite a long-term policy commitment to recovery approaches, the creation of peer worker roles has been slow and patchy. This paper describes findings from a study on the levers and barriers to the development of peer worker roles in two Scottish health board areas. Findings suggest that new evidence on effective implementation and cost effectiveness should be prioritised to support potentially complex role development in time of reduced resources. We argue that additional evidence on effectiveness is unlikely, by itself, to lead to country-wide employment of peer workers. We therefore suggest that a policy commitment to peer working would be reinforced by not only a strengthened evidence base but also strengthened accountability mechanisms. In the absence of such accountability, decision-makers and planners might reasonably continue to ask "why bother"?展开更多
The article analyses the interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequality in the United States,taking the state of Maine as a case study.The pandemic has revealed the effects of high economic inequality...The article analyses the interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequality in the United States,taking the state of Maine as a case study.The pandemic has revealed the effects of high economic inequality on public health in the United States,where in comparison to most developed capitalist democracies,the health care system is expensive,inefficient,and highly skewed in quality and accessibility.Likewise,for industries that were already losing jobs,the pandemic has accelerated a painful transition and intensified the harsh social and economic consequences of high and rising inequality,especially for low-wage workers.The case of Maine underscores the point that policies aimed at reducing the disparities in the distribution of income,health care,education,and opportunity will reduce inequality,protect public health,and stimulate economic growth.展开更多
Intermediaries are specialised organisations that perform bridging and integrative functions to achieve improved results of social policies.Intermediaries have been most effective in the United States(US)when aligned ...Intermediaries are specialised organisations that perform bridging and integrative functions to achieve improved results of social policies.Intermediaries have been most effective in the United States(US)when aligned with education and workforce system improvements and redesign,not as parallel and separate efforts.Intermediaries operate in many US social policy domains,including workforce and education,where they contribute to overcoming fragmented institutions and solving mismatch problems that interfere with hiring,career pathways and educational achievements.Intermediary solutions are especially important for creating better outcomes for low-income students and workers and improving overall racial and ethnic equity.Five mismatches especially prevalent in the US labour market require intermediary solutions:organising business to improve human resources,creating improved pathways from school to work,integrating and focussing multiple education investments,linking workforce and economic development,and improving access and use of data for design,performance management and advocacy.This paper discusses these mismatches and related intermediary solutions in more depth,offers examples of specific intermediaries in action and identifies intermediary challenges and opportunities faced by intermediaries to function better.The paper also points out that,more broadly,intermediaries are only a part of the solution to labour market and education inequalities and that broader changes in the political economy and policies are required to effect wage growth and labour market participation.展开更多
The current issues in workforce development are on high competence not only in technical skills, but also in non-technical skills. The term of non-technical skills is also called as employability skills. The research ...The current issues in workforce development are on high competence not only in technical skills, but also in non-technical skills. The term of non-technical skills is also called as employability skills. The research with topic analysis and development ofemployability skills of polytechnic students aims to： describe supervisors＇ perceptions of the importance of the employability skills needed in the workplace; describe supervisors＇ perceptions of the students＇ level of competence at performing the employability skills; and find the attributes of employability skills that are need to prioritize for development. Research sample has been selected by using a stratified random sampling from the supervisor of last year students when they are on the job training in industry. Total 146 supervisors participated in this research. The Employability Skills Questionnaire with a five-point Liken scale was used to assess perceptions level of importance of identified employability skills and students＇ level of competence. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, means and standard deviations, and priority development analysis. Three main groups of the employability skills with highest important level are： workplace health and safety, self-management, and team working. Students have a high level of competence in occupational health and safety, self-management and learning skills. There are three attributes of employability skills in high priority category for developed： knowing the benefits of computer application programs are needed in the work, taking the initiative in organizing activities, and participating in learning activities to gain new experience.展开更多
文摘The most important step in creating a teaching force for physical education(PE)is finding enough qualified teachers.In order to better absorb the PE teaching talents who aremore suitable for the job requirements,the ability variables of sports talents,the expected regional social and economic status,and historical data are considered,the intelligent matching of talents and positions is made,and the Bayesian variational network recommendation model considering the needs is constructed.According to the experimental findings,this model’s highest recommendation accuracy in the normal scenario is 0.5888 and its maximum recommendation accuracy in the training and test sets is roughly 0.6 and 0.68.The model has good convergence and high accuracy of recommendation,which is conducive to matching PE teaching talents and teaching positions,providing job seekers with positions that meet their needs,providing teaching talents to meet the requirements,and creating a team of PE teachers that match people and posts.
文摘As the world faces increasing energy demands and concerns about climate change,nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence as a viable and sustainable energy source.This article explores the strategic initiatives concerning the advancement of nuclear technologies,highlighting the prompt adoption of SMRs(small modular reactors),the ongoing advancements in Generation IV reactors in the medium term,and the long-term aspirations linked to nuclear fusion.SMRs offer enhanced safety,economic viability,and flexible deployment alternatives,making them an attractive solution for meeting pressing energy demands.In the medium term,Generation IV reactors are anticipated to improve efficiency,sustainability,and safety,effectively tackling the challenges associated with conventional fission reactors.However,significant challenges lie ahead,including public perception,regulatory hurdles,financial barriers,and the need for a skilled workforce.By addressing these challenges,nuclear power can play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and reliable energy future,contributing significantly to global efforts in climate change mitigation.
文摘Shortage of nurses is a major concern across healthcare systems. One contributing factor that has received little attention is the shortage of adequately prepared nurse faculty. The nurse shortage will be exacerbated if the supply of adequately prepared nurse faculty is insufficient. Little is known about the factors that influence nurse faculty to remain employed. Focus groups were conducted in 2011 with nurse faculty from both colleges and universities in Ontario, Canada. Six focus groups including 37 participants were held with different groups of nurse faculty in geographically diverse areas of the province. Focus group transcripts were reviewed by five members of the research team using thematic analysis strategies to identify factors related to nurse faculty intention to remain employed. Nurse faculty members’ intention to remain employed was influenced by factors that fell into four thematic categories: personal characteristics, work environment and organizational support, job content, and external characteristics. Each thematic category includes several factors reported to influence nurse faculty intention to remain employed. The “Determinants of Nurse Faculty Intention to Remain Employed” Model is hypothesized. Strategies to address modifiable factors and support non-modifiable factors are suggested to promote retention of nurse faculty. Additional research is needed to test the hypothesized model of nurse faculty intention to remain employed.
文摘The need for institutional long-term care(LTC)services,including nursing homes(NHs),is increasing in China's Mainland in part due to the aging population and changing family structures.In developing NH staff training programs,a review is needed to synthesize knowledge about staff and resident characteristics,and care provided in NHs.This systematic review aims to describe,in Chinese NHs,(1)NH staff characteristics and the care they provide,(2)resident characteristics and care needs,and (3)the role of family members.The 45 articles included in this review covered both urban and rural areas of China's Mainland.We found that staff in Chinese NHs were older and had lower education levels in comparison with those in western countries.Most direct caregivers in urban areas were migratory workers from rural area.Chinese NHs had few qualification standards for staff preparation for their roles in NHs.Also,functional levels of residents in Chinese NHs were higher compared to NH residents in western countries.In addition,family members played important roles in caring for NH residents.These findings suggest a need for staff development programs that tailor for lower educated NH staff and care needs of residents with widely varying levels in function from independent to bedbound in China's Mainland.The findings also suggest that staff qualification standards require critically policy development to improve the capacity of Chinese NHs to provide competent and safe care.
文摘The employment of peer support workers is widely encouraged in recovery-oriented mental health systems and services, providing a tangible example of how to translate recovery values and principles into actions. In Scotland, despite a long-term policy commitment to recovery approaches, the creation of peer worker roles has been slow and patchy. This paper describes findings from a study on the levers and barriers to the development of peer worker roles in two Scottish health board areas. Findings suggest that new evidence on effective implementation and cost effectiveness should be prioritised to support potentially complex role development in time of reduced resources. We argue that additional evidence on effectiveness is unlikely, by itself, to lead to country-wide employment of peer workers. We therefore suggest that a policy commitment to peer working would be reinforced by not only a strengthened evidence base but also strengthened accountability mechanisms. In the absence of such accountability, decision-makers and planners might reasonably continue to ask "why bother"?
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文摘The article analyses the interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequality in the United States,taking the state of Maine as a case study.The pandemic has revealed the effects of high economic inequality on public health in the United States,where in comparison to most developed capitalist democracies,the health care system is expensive,inefficient,and highly skewed in quality and accessibility.Likewise,for industries that were already losing jobs,the pandemic has accelerated a painful transition and intensified the harsh social and economic consequences of high and rising inequality,especially for low-wage workers.The case of Maine underscores the point that policies aimed at reducing the disparities in the distribution of income,health care,education,and opportunity will reduce inequality,protect public health,and stimulate economic growth.
文摘Intermediaries are specialised organisations that perform bridging and integrative functions to achieve improved results of social policies.Intermediaries have been most effective in the United States(US)when aligned with education and workforce system improvements and redesign,not as parallel and separate efforts.Intermediaries operate in many US social policy domains,including workforce and education,where they contribute to overcoming fragmented institutions and solving mismatch problems that interfere with hiring,career pathways and educational achievements.Intermediary solutions are especially important for creating better outcomes for low-income students and workers and improving overall racial and ethnic equity.Five mismatches especially prevalent in the US labour market require intermediary solutions:organising business to improve human resources,creating improved pathways from school to work,integrating and focussing multiple education investments,linking workforce and economic development,and improving access and use of data for design,performance management and advocacy.This paper discusses these mismatches and related intermediary solutions in more depth,offers examples of specific intermediaries in action and identifies intermediary challenges and opportunities faced by intermediaries to function better.The paper also points out that,more broadly,intermediaries are only a part of the solution to labour market and education inequalities and that broader changes in the political economy and policies are required to effect wage growth and labour market participation.
文摘The current issues in workforce development are on high competence not only in technical skills, but also in non-technical skills. The term of non-technical skills is also called as employability skills. The research with topic analysis and development ofemployability skills of polytechnic students aims to： describe supervisors＇ perceptions of the importance of the employability skills needed in the workplace; describe supervisors＇ perceptions of the students＇ level of competence at performing the employability skills; and find the attributes of employability skills that are need to prioritize for development. Research sample has been selected by using a stratified random sampling from the supervisor of last year students when they are on the job training in industry. Total 146 supervisors participated in this research. The Employability Skills Questionnaire with a five-point Liken scale was used to assess perceptions level of importance of identified employability skills and students＇ level of competence. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, means and standard deviations, and priority development analysis. Three main groups of the employability skills with highest important level are： workplace health and safety, self-management, and team working. Students have a high level of competence in occupational health and safety, self-management and learning skills. There are three attributes of employability skills in high priority category for developed： knowing the benefits of computer application programs are needed in the work, taking the initiative in organizing activities, and participating in learning activities to gain new experience.
