Identification of Training Needs for Teachers of Khulna University of Bangladesh

The main purpose of the study was to identify the training needs of the teachers of Khulna University. Data were collected from randomly selected 54 teachers out of 280 through mailed questionnaire (Both hard and email copy) during June to July, 2010. To identify level of knowledge and training needs of the respondents 20 items/ issues under 5 broad areas (viz. teaching methodology, research methodology, computer skill, office management & administration and extension & outreach) were selected. To determine the level of knowledge a 5- points rating scale such as little knowledge, some knowledge, substantial knowledge, high knowledge and very high knowledge were used and a score of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were assigned against the scales respectively. To determine the training need a 5- points rating scale such as little need, some need, substantial need, urgent need and very urgent need were employed and a score of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were assigned against the scales respectively. To identify the issues and areas of knowledge and training, knowledge index and training need index were calculated respectively. The respondents had highest level of knowledge in teaching methodology, while it was least in case of extension and outreach among the five selected broad categories. The respondents expressed very urgent training needs in extension and outreach and least training needs in teaching methodology. The respondent teachers also identified top five issues on which they want to take training are conflict management (under extension and outreach), budget preparation (office management and administration) acquaintance with field problem (extension and outreach), research design and project preparation (research methodology), and data analysis and management (computer skill). Among age, professional experience, educational qualification training experience and level of knowledge, only level of knowledge showed a negative significant relationship with the training need of the respondents. South Asian J. Agric., 7(1&2): 44-50

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Measuring Developers' Software Security Skills, Usage, and Training Needs

Exploring Security in Software Architecture and Design - Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6313-6.ch011 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 260-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tosin Daniel Oyetoyan ◽

Martin Gilje Gilje Jaatun ◽

Daniela Soares Cruzes

Keyword(s):

Software Development ◽

Software Security ◽

Training Needs ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Practical Skills ◽

Divine Intervention ◽

Development Organizations ◽

Secure Software ◽

Training Need ◽

And Training

Software security does not emerge fully formed by divine intervention in deserving software development organizations; it requires that developers have the required theoretical background and practical skills to enable them to write secure software, and that the software security activities are actually performed, not just documented procedures that sit gathering dust on a shelf. In this chapter, the authors present a survey instrument that can be used to investigate software security usage, competence, and training needs in agile organizations. They present results of using this instrument in two organizations. They find that regardless of cost or benefit, skill drives the kind of activities that are performed, and secure design may be the most important training need.

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A Lightweight Measurement of Software Security Skills, Usage and Training Needs in Agile Teams

International Journal of Secure Software Engineering ◽

10.4018/ijsse.2017010101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Tosin Daniel Oyetoyan ◽

Martin Gilje Jaatun ◽

Daniela Soares Cruzes

Keyword(s):

Software Security ◽

Training Needs ◽

Engineering Process ◽

Application Security ◽

Security Practices ◽

Abstract Level ◽

Agile Software ◽

Training Need ◽

And Training ◽

Agile Teams

Although most organizations understand the need for application security at an abstract level, achieving adequate software security at the sharp end requires taking bold steps to address security practices within the organization. In the Agile software development world, a security engineering process is unacceptable if it is perceived to run counter to the agile values, and agile teams have thus approached software security activities in their own way. To improve security within agile settings requires that management understands the current practices of software security activities within their agile teams. In this study, the authors have used a survey instrument to investigate software security usage, competence, and training needs in two agile organizations. They find that (1) The two organizations perform differently in terms of core software security activities, but are similar when secondary activities that could be leveraged for security are considered (2) regardless of cost or benefit, skill drives the kind of activities that are performed (3) Secure design is expressed as the most important training need by all groups in both organizations (4) Effective software security adoption in agile setting is not automatic, it requires a driver.

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A Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs about Care, Compassion and Communities Networks in Palliative Care. A Preliminary Study for the Development of a Compassionate University

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9080946 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 946

Author(s):

Silvia Librada Flores ◽

Sonia Herminia Roa Trujillo ◽

Nurlian Torrejano Gonzálex ◽

María del Pilar García Buitrago ◽

Miguel Ángel Lucas Díaz

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

End Of Life ◽

Terminal Illness ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Training Needs ◽

Living Environment ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The University ◽

And Training

The aim of this study was to know the level of knowledge, sensitivities and training needs regarding care of people at the end of life in medicine, nursing and psychology students/academic and administration university personnel; and to identify skills to perceive and expressed values related to compassion it in their living environment. Method: a descriptive observational study was conducted among undergraduate medical, nursing and psychologist students, academic and administration personnel of the University of Bogotá in Colombia the survey was based on a web-based questionnaire (November 2019–April 2020). Levels of knowledge and sensitivities about care of people at the end of life, educational needs and compassion were assessed. Descriptive and comparative measures and statistical significance tests used, Student’s t and ANOVA (α = 0.05). Results: 465 people answered the survey; students (82.4%), academic (13.1%) and administration personnel (4.5%). 81.6% knew about palliative care concepts. 64.7% had not cared for other people with advanced or terminal illness. 44.7% talked about death without problems. The most evaluated training competences were humanity, dignity and compassion. Mean levels for compassion by Gilbert’s scale were 70.55 for self-compassion, 72.61 for compassion for others and 60.47 for compassion from others. Significant differences were found by age and gender in self-compassion values. Conclusions: the level of knowledge, sensitivities and training needs regarding care of people at the end of life in the University and the values related to compassion enables the development of Compassionate Universities.

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Current Knowledge and Training Needs of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors to Work Effectively With Veterans With Disabilities

Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education ◽

10.1891/2168-6653.27.1.2 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 2-17

Author(s):

Michael Frain ◽

Malachy Bishop ◽

Timothy Tansey ◽

Jennifer Sanchez ◽

Frank Wijngaarde

Keyword(s):

Current Knowledge ◽

Training Needs ◽

Rehabilitation Counselors ◽

High Knowledge ◽

Low Levels ◽

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors ◽

And Training

Veterans with disabilities have gained national attention in recent years because of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This study examined certified rehabilitation counselors’ (CRCs ) knowledge and preparation for working with veterans with disabilities on their rehabilitation. Results indicate that CRCs report low levels of preparation in some of the areas deemed important by veterans and professionals. However, CRCs report high knowledge in many important areas to work effectively with veterans with disabilities.

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Measuring Developers' Software Security Skills, Usage, and Training Needs

10.4018/978-1-6684-3702-5.ch097 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 2026-2048

Author(s):

Tosin Daniel Oyetoyan ◽

Martin Gilje Gilje Jaatun ◽

Daniela Soares Cruzes

Keyword(s):

Software Development ◽

Software Security ◽

Training Needs ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Practical Skills ◽

Divine Intervention ◽

Development Organizations ◽

Secure Software ◽

Training Need ◽

And Training

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Training needs of melon (citrillus colocynthis (l.) schrad) farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zones of Imo state, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension ◽

10.4314/jae.v24i4.7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 62-71

Author(s):

Angela I. Emodi ◽

Chinyelu I. Nwokolo ◽

Joy A. Obiorah

Keyword(s):

Fertilizer Application ◽

Sampling Procedure ◽

Training Needs ◽

New Techniques ◽

Imo State ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Training Need ◽

Sales Agents ◽

And Training ◽

Structured Questionnaire

This study ascertained training needs of melon farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 100 melon farmers from 10 town communities in the selected rural households. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and analysed using percentage and mean scores. Results from the study showed that the farmers training need in melon production among others were: sourcing of credit facilities ( x̄ =3.65), appropriate market information ( x̄ =3.58) and sourcing and training on fertilizer application ( x̄ =3.50). The main channel of communication among farmers was sales agents (hawkers) and marketers of melon products ( x̄ = 3.06). The major constraints to melon production were inadequate fund ( x̄ = 3.24), poor sales/ pricing system ( x̄ =3.15), low shelf life of processed melon products ( x̄ =3.11). Extension outfits should disseminate information and educate farmers on credit facilities, appropriate market and training on new techniques of how to cultivate melon in and out of season. Keywords: Households, agricultural extension, melon production

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KNOWLEDGE OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND TRAINING NEEDS IN FINAL YEAR MEDICAL AND PHARMACY STUDENTS

Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle ◽

10.14283/jarcp.2016.122 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

C. Scerri

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Training Needs ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Small Scale ◽

Undergraduate Training ◽

Adequate Care ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Training Programmes ◽

And Training

Although a significant number of medical and pharmacy professionals come into contact with an increasing number of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, there is concern on the lack of knowledge and skills received during their undergraduate training programmes with the consequence of not providing the required hospital and community care for these individuals following programme completion. The aim of this report is to describe the results of a small scale study investigating the level of knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and training needs in medical and pharmacy students at the end of their final year of undergraduate training. The findings indicated a lack of in-depth knowledge for both categories of students, in particular on risk factors and pharmacotherapeutic management highlighting an urgent need of refining existent training programmes that equip future medical and pharmacy professionals with the necessary skills in providing adequate care and management for individuals with the disease.

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Um Inquérito Sobre a Opinião, Conhecimentos e Necessidades de Formação dos Médicos Relativamente aos Alimentos Transgénicos

Acta Médica Portuguesa ◽

10.20344/amp.11946 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 252

Author(s):

Isabella Vieira ◽

Teresa Brandão ◽

Elisabete Pinto ◽

Margarida Silva

Keyword(s):

Continuing Education ◽

Training Needs ◽

Professional Life ◽

University Education ◽

Neutral Position ◽

Specific Training ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Subject ◽

High Level ◽

And Training

Introduction: Transgenic (genetically modified) foods are being grown, sold and eaten in Portugal. As such it is important that physicians stay up to date on any negative health consequences of such foods. This study aimed to identify their opinion, knowledge and training needs regarding transgenic foods.Material and Methods: A total of 278 physicians responded to a surveyResults: In terms of opinion, 85.8% of physicians had a neutral position, 12.5% had a negative view and a minority (1.7%) was positive. However, 79.8% had a low level of knowledge, 17.7% had an average level of knowledge and only 2.5% showed a high level of knowledge regarding the subject. It should be noted that 91.4% of physicians consider that it is useful to carry out some kind of training during their university education and 65.1% said that it would be very useful during the professional life to have continuing education concerning the issue. Most physicians (83%) could be grouped together according to their interest in learning more. The other group (17%) showed lack of interest.Discussion: Physicians are considered reliable sources, to whom the general population can turn to in order to access valuable health information, which suggests the need to stay up-to-date regarding transgenic foods.Conclusion: This is a pioneering study on Portuguese physicians and transgenic foods. Results point to a need for specific training concerning this issue.

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