scholarly journals Enhancing PASS leaders' employability skills through reflection

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Zacharopoulou ◽  
Melanie Giles ◽  
Joan Condell
Keyword(s):  
Research Evidence ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Building Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Skill Building ◽  
Senior Students ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Whilst the benefits for students attending Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) have been widely acknowledged, the benefits for its leaders have not been as clearly evaluated. This paper will explore how the more senior students who take on the role of PASS leader can develop employability skills through a programme of activity that formally rewards students for their participation and assists them in articulating their competencies. The paper presents the findings of a project undertaken by a cross-disciplinary team at Ulster University which focused on the benefits for PASS leaders and, more explicitly, on graduate employability skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership. Students were required to reflect on the PASS process and plan for subsequent sessions whilst also engaging in a series of skill-building activities (games and various practical exercises) which focused on those facets of employability that are of direct relevance to the PASS experience. Quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to evaluate the impact of the PASS programme: initial findings suggest that the programme served to enhance students' perceived competence in respect of some employability skills (e.g. spoken communication) but, more generally, served to raise their awareness and highlight their limitations in some areas. This paper suggests that the process of reflection has helped them to better articulate these skills and identify the steps needed to further develop them. As such, this project has provided research evidence to support the effectiveness of the PASS process and a collection of materials to support the further development of its leaders.

Party-Political and Socio-Economic Сonsequences of Elections to the German Bundestag

2021 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
V.B. Belov
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Social Democrats ◽  
The Social ◽  
Angela Merkel ◽  
The Face ◽  
German Bundestag ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

The article examines the results of the last Bundestag elections. They marked the end of the Angela Merkel era and reflected the continuation of difficult party-political and socio-economic processes in the informal leader of the European Union. The main attention of the research focuses on the peculiarities of the election campaign of the leading parties and of the search for ways of further development of Germany in the face of urgent economic and political challenges. These challenges include the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the impact of the energy and digital transition to a climate-neutral economy, and the complex international situation. Based on original sources, the author analyzes the causes of the SPD victory and the CDU/CSU bloc defeat, the results of the negotiations of the Social Democrats with the Greens and Liberals, the content of the coalition agreement from the point of view of the prospects for the development of domestic and foreign policy and the economy of Russia's main partner in the west of the Eurasian continent. The conclusion is made about the absence of breakthrough ideas, the consistent continuation of the course started by the previous government for a carbon-free economy and the strengthening of the role of Germany in Europe and the world. For this course, conflicts and problems in achieving the set goals will be immanent due to the compromising nature of the coalition agreements.

FEATURES AND PRINCIPLES OF INVESTING IN MODERN CONDITIONS. INTERNATIONAL AND RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE IN INVESTMENT PROJECTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
I. A. GUSAROVA ◽  
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K. D. KOVALEVA ◽  
A. A. SAGDEEVA ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
French Experience ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The article considers the role of foreign direct investment in various industry projects and their implementation. The statistics of the number of investment projects in Europe and Russia are analyzed. The best French experience of attracting foreign direct investment is considered. The main future trends of economic development that will affect the investment attractiveness of a country, taking into account the epidemiological situation in the world, are presented. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in the implementation of investment projects in European countries was studied. The article describes the industries that have real economic potential for further development, as well as those that are most affected by the current global economic and epidemiological situation.

A change in the calculated impact of supersonic aircraft NO x emissions on the atmosphere

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (1119) ◽  
pp. 311-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Dessens ◽  
H. L. Rogers ◽  
J. A. Pyle
Keyword(s):  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Special Report ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Supersonic Aircraft ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

Abstract New model calculations suggest that the potential impact on the atmosphere of a future fleet of supersonic aircraft, for the year 2015, is highly dependent upon the amount of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emitted from the fleet. This result contrasts with the IPCC assessment which suggested that the impact of supersonic aircraft on the atmosphere was primarily through the role of water vapour emissions both on atmospheric ozone and climate change. These new findings are extremely important for atmospheric scientists, the aviation industry and policy makers, highlighting the importance of further development of low NO x combustors for supersonic aircraft, an aspect which has been largely ignored following the IPCC Special Report.

Reinforcement Theory and Study of the Impact of Internet Technologies on Political Participation of Modern Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Nikolay Vladimirovich Grishin
Keyword(s):  
Political Process ◽  
Political Mobilization ◽  
The Political ◽  
Youth Organizations ◽  
Reinforcement Theory ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Changing Role ◽  
Further Development

The article examines the methodological possibilities of reinforcement theory in the field of studying the influence of Internet technologies on political behavior. The prospects of the theory of reinforcement are considered in the context of the changing role of Internet technologies in the political process since the beginning of the 2010s and the growing popularity of competing methodological directions, first of all, the theory of mobilization. It is revealed that the rivalry between the theory of reinforcement and the theory of mobilization at the present stage turns into a state of methodological dualism. Reinforcement theory not only retained its significance in the context of the growth of political mobilization in the period of the 2010s, but also received further development: the new concept of selective avoidance supplemented its theoretical apparatus. Reinforcement theory retains its significance for the study of political leadership among Russian youth, the activities of radical youth organizations. One of the factors in preserving the methodological potential of reinforcement theory in the study of the political activism of Russian youth is the practical combination of its principles with the network approach.

The Role of Social Networking in Civilizational Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 1193-1217
Author(s):  
Andrew Targowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
World Government ◽  
Electronic Culture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

This study defines the nature, scope, pace, and consequences of the rapid development of social networking in the 21st century. The impact of INFOCO systems upon civilizational development is investigated and predicted for the future. Such concepts as Global Virtual Society, Global Virtual Nation, Virtual Nation, Virtual Users, National Virtual Citizens, and Global Virtual Citizens are defined. Their electronic culture is defined, too. Finally some recommendations for further research are provided. In particular, the question of whether the concept of one world government is good or bad for mankind should be answered soon, in order to properly steer the further development of large-scale social networks.

scholarly journals Beyond employability skills: Developing professional purpose

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen Bates ◽  
Andrew Rixon ◽  
Angela Carbone ◽  
Chris Pilgrim
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Model Study ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
The World ◽  
Professional Aspirations ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Rapid Transformation ◽  
Professional Purpose

Rapid transformation of the workplace and a highly competitive labour market has changed the nature of graduate employability. In addition to discipline related knowledge, students now need to be proactive and adaptable in identifying career opportunities.  This paper presents a conceptual model that views employability as determined by an overarching professional purpose mindset.  This mindset reflects a person’s commitment to developing a professional future aligned to personal values, professional aspirations and societal outlook. Four specific mindsets are encapsulated within professional purpose (curiosity, collaboration, action and growth) and relate to three domains of development (self and social awareness; navigating the world of work and networks). Two studies were conducted to explore the professional purpose model.  Study one was a qualitative study in which 33 undergraduate students (19 female; 14 male) explored their career decision making.  Focus group and interview data showed that each of the four positive mindsets operated in many students’ proactive career related behaviours.  However, for other students, alternative mindsets negatively influenced their career related behaviour.  In the second study, 42 academics (28 male; 14 female)  identified unit learning outcomes in existing curricula related to the three domains of development.  All domains were evident but outcomes for navigating the world of work received most emphasis.  Implications of the findings for further development of the professional purpose model are discussed.

scholarly journals Modern Problems and Prospects for the Development of the Insurance Market in the Russian Federation

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Elena Gushchina ◽  
Valeria Vinogradova
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Monopolistic Competition ◽  
Insurance Market ◽  
Barriers To Entry ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

The role of insurance in a person’s life is undoubtedly great because it serves as the most effective tool in case of loss of property, health problems, business protection, etc. The purpose of the article is to assess the current state of the insurance market in Russia and identify problems that arise during its functioning. The research methodology consists in summarizing and comparing data characterizing various components of the insurance market. The article analyzes the current state of the insurance market in Russia with a falling number of insurers by more than 20 % over the past 3 years, the share of top insurers continues to grow every year, over the past 3 years the growth has amounted to 12 %. Calculations that indicate a change in the level of concentration in the insurance market of the Russian Federation have been made. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that there is monopolistic competition in the market. The main factors influencing the level of competition in the market under consideration, namely, barriers to entry into the industry and their impact, were studied Due to the relevance of the research, the analysis of the impact the pandemic has on the Russian insurance market was carried out and the prospects for the development of the market were considered. Identifying the weaknesses of insurers made it possible to determine the priority areas for further development: intensive digital transformation of business, marketing, advertising.

scholarly journals Preventing Plagiarism and Fostering Academic Integrity: A Practical Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Brown ◽  
Rosalind Janssen
Keyword(s):  
Academic Integrity ◽  
Plagiarism Detection ◽  
Formal Evaluation ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

Although plagiarism, cheating and academic integrity receive increased attention, literature provides little practical advice or strategies on how to approach these topics with students. In this paper we describe a case study in relation to an intervention we have developed to help our students prevent plagiarism and to foster academic integrity amongst our studentship. In the two hour workshop students are supported in gaining a deeper understanding of what plagiarism is and provides them with practical examples of how plagiarism can be avoided. In the context of the workshop plagiarism is discussed in its many forms of the intentional and unintentional stealing or appropriating of ideas that are not credited accordingly (Helgesson & Eriksson, 2015). The intervention also encompasses discussions around academic integrity and what academic integrity means in theory and in practice. The six steps in our intervention are a sorting activity (what is plagiarism?), the presentation of real cases (what is the impact of plagiarism?), practising to synthesise ideas (how can I prevent plagiarism), the role of plagiarism-detection software such as Turnitin (how can I check for plagiarism?), the formulation of an integrity code and a summary of the content covered in the session (what do I know now?). The intervention draws upon research and practical experiences and is designed in such a way that with adaptations it can be delivered to all levels of students and courses. Following the presentation of the individual elements of the workshop the article concludes with a brief outline of a research project in relation to our workshop, which will be used to inform our further development of the intervention but also to provide a more formal evaluation of its effectiveness.

scholarly journals Transcreation as a Way to Promote Employability in Translation Training: Adding Value to Translation Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 125-139
Author(s):  
Marián Morón Martín
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Linguistic Transfer ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

An overview of the current professional translation industry shows that translation, in general, seems to be accommodating changes in the labor market and in society with relative ease. However, the scope, limits and boundaries of translation are a matter of academic and professional concern (Mayoral 2001; Tymoczko 2005/2007; Koskinen/Dam 2016; Dam et al. 2018), with some viewing the identity of translation somehow jeopardized by the great variety of professional translation-related services and practices encountered within the field (Gambier 2016; Koskinen/Dam 2016; Dam et al. 2018). It is true that services now associated with translation, such as technical communication (Risku 2004), transcreation, postediting or multilingual copyrighting (Mangell et al. 2019) are closely interrelated, sometimes even being identified as translation per se (Gambier 2016; Dam et al. 2018), despite the fact that no linguistic transfer even occurs. This paper will address the experience of trainee participants in a transcreation project developed at the University Pablo de Olavide in Seville (Spain). The project was an attempt to introduce transcreation, defined by the LSP industry as a service of added value, and initiate students in inventiveness and creative translation, while creatively enhancing translation graduates’ employability (Rojo/Meseguer 2018: 79). Despite the assumed role of universities as providers of employability skills, this initiative also aims to add value to translator training, adopting an open, creative and boundaryless approach when dealing with employability issues in translators’ training (Calvo 2010; Morón 2010; Kuznik 2016; Calvo 2018). The boundaries within and around the translation profession (Koskinen/Dam 2016) are tackled, through students completing simulated professional practice and self-reflection (Kiraly 2013/2016; Leggot/Stapleford 2004a/b). A qualitative and analytical approach will be adopted, presenting the final assessment results from trainee participants during Stage 1 of project implementation, as well as real testimonies of graduates and professionals reflecting on the impact the initiative has on trainees’ employability.

scholarly journals Sociology by Teachers, Senior Students and Professional Master Students for Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Aida Serjanaj
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Senior Students

This research is about the role of sociology according to literature, my experience and a questionnaire. The result about it is that the majority of the respondent’s estimate about sociology. The answers are connected mostly with the impact of sociological knowledge in making them more courageous in certain situations, defining their individual characteristics, seeing what type of individual they are, discovering new things that they wish and possibly use them, analyzing all the phases of the personal development, making them more optimistic, braver, and more communicative in many aspects, knowing themselves better and make a challenge to it, knowing your best friend better, creating a new concept on them, their character and behavior, you know yourself better, life experience has learned me much more; learning by doing, learning from mistakes, learning different cultures of living, etc. Study sociology is very important. It must be a compulsory subject at our pre-university curriculum.

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