An international survey and modified Delphi process revealed editors’ perceptions, training needs, and ratings of competency-related statements for the development of core competencies for scientific editors of biomedical journals

Background: Scientific editors (i.e., those who make decisions on the content and policies of a journal) have a central role in the editorial process at biomedical journals. However, very little is known about the training needs of these editors or what competencies are required to perform effectively in this role. Methods: We conducted a survey of perceptions and training needs among scientific editors from major editorial organizations around the world, followed by a modified Delphi process in which we invited the same scientific editors to rate the importance of competency-related statements obtained from a previous scoping review. Results: A total of 148 participants completed the survey of perceptions and training needs. At least 80% of participants agreed on six of the 38 skill and expertise-related statements presented to them as being important or very important to their role as scientific editors. At least 80% agreed on three of the 38 statements as necessary skills they perceived themselves as possessing (well or very well). The top five items on participants’ list of top training needs were training in statistics, research methods, publication ethics, recruiting and dealing with peer reviewers, and indexing of journals. The three rounds of the Delphi were completed by 83, 83, and 73 participants, respectively, which ultimately produced a list of 23 “highly rated” competency-related statements and another 86 “included” items. Conclusion: Both the survey and the modified Delphi process will be critical for understanding knowledge and training gaps among scientific editors when designing curriculum around core competencies in the future.

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Short training courses in science communication. Why? To whom? What?

Journal of Science Communication ◽

10.22323/2.14040501 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (04) ◽

pp. E

Author(s):

Paola Rodari ◽

Emma Weitkamp

Keyword(s):

Science Communication ◽

Training Needs ◽

The Past ◽

The World ◽

Training Courses ◽

Training Schemes ◽

Training Programmes ◽

Short Courses ◽

And Training ◽

Different Levels

The design, delivery and evaluation of JCOM Masterclasses has given us the opportunity to reflect on the audiences, training needs and training schemes available to people working at different levels and in different contexts to communicate STEM subjects to a diverse variety of people. Although not always widely available, short courses in the communication of science have been offered in a number of countries around the world over the past few years. We felt it is now time to open a discussion on the rationale, the methods and the objectives of such training programmes.

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Core competencies required of project managers

South African Journal of Business Management ◽

10.4102/sajbm.v31i3.739 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 99-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Michael Birkhead ◽

Margaret Sutherland ◽

Tudor Maxwell

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Project Management ◽

South African ◽

Core Competencies ◽

Training Needs ◽

Project Managers ◽

Management Tool ◽

International Studies ◽

Management Competencies ◽

And Training

Project management is internationally recognised as a management tool that is critical for success in the current work environment. In South Africa, initiatives are under way to produce internationally acceptable education and certification standards for the profession. The aim of this study is to identify the competencies and training needs required of project managers operating in South Africa's unique context. A questionnaire based on both previous international studies and personal interviews was administered by e-mail to members of the Project Management Institute of South Africa. Data was received from 128 respondents operating primarily in information technology, construction and engineering fields across the country. The results of the survey establish a rank ordered list of the competencies and training needs of South African project managers, and confirm that project management competencies are generic in nature. The findings are unique to South Africa, and proffer a set of core competencies which has important implications for the certification and training of South African project managers.

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America's economic competitiveness

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.1177/095042228900300410 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 195-200

Author(s):

Lawrence P. Grayson

Keyword(s):

21St Century ◽

Education System ◽

Well Being ◽

Education And Training ◽

Training Needs ◽

Economic Competitiveness ◽

The World ◽

The Usa ◽

And Training

If the USA is to retain its preeminent economic position in the world it must improve the quality of its education and training. This article discusses the contribution of education to a nation's well-being, examines the current education system in the USA and analyses education and training needs for the 21st century.

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‘How can you survive in the world if you can’t use a computer?’ Exploring the vocational education and training needs of early years practitioners in England

Journal of Vocational Education and Training ◽

10.1080/13636820.2012.727852 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 475-490

Author(s):

Ewan Ingleby

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Training Needs ◽

Early Years ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

The World ◽

And Training

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Survey of psychologists’ telebehavioral health practices: Technology use, ethical issues, and training needs.

Professional Psychology Research and Practice ◽

10.1037/pro0000188 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 205-219 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Robert L. Glueckauf ◽

Marlene M. Maheu ◽

Kenneth P. Drude ◽

Brittny A. Wells ◽

Yuxia Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Technology Use ◽

Ethical Issues ◽

Training Needs ◽

Health Practices ◽

Telebehavioral Health ◽

And Training

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Technique of open and minimally-invasive intrathoracic reconstruction following esophagectomy - an expert consensus based on a modified Delphi process

10.1055/s-0040-1716253 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

I Bartella ◽

C Bruns ◽

W Schröder

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Delphi Process ◽

Expert Consensus ◽

Modified Delphi

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Nutrition in Primary Health Care: Using a Delphi Process To Design New Interdisciplinary Services

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research ◽

10.3148/67.0.2006.s14 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 67 (S1) ◽

pp. S14-S29 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Paula Brauer ◽

Linda Dietrich ◽

Bridget Davidson ◽

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Administrative Support ◽

Care Service ◽

Delphi Process ◽

Care Providers ◽

Modified Delphi ◽

Nutrition Services ◽

Key Features

Purpose: A modified Delphi process was used to identify key features of interdisciplinary nutrition services, including provider roles and responsibilities for Ontario Family Health Networks (FHNs), a family physician-based type of primary care. Methods: Twenty-three representatives from interested professional organizations, including three FHN demonstration sites, completed a modified Delphi process. Participants reviewed evidence from a systematic literature review, a patient survey, a costing analysis, and key informant interview results before undertaking the Delphi process. Statements describing various options for services were developed at an in-person meeting, which was followed by two rounds of e-mail questionnaires. Teleconference discussions were held between rounds. Results: An interdisciplinary model with differing and complementary roles for health care providers emerged from the process. Additional key features addressing screening for nutrition problems, health promotion and disease prevention, team collaboration, planning and evaluation, administrative support, access to care, and medical directives/delegated acts were identified. Under the proposed model, the registered dietitian is the team member responsible for managing all aspects of nutrition services, from needs assessment to program delivery, as well as for supporting all providers’ nutrition services. Conclusions: The proposed interdisciplinary nutrition services model merits evaluation of cost, effectiveness, applicability, and sustainability in team-based primary care service settings.

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