scholarly journals Academic staff promotion system and its influence on the quality of vocational and technical education - College of Technological Studies, as a case Kuwait

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Salah Al-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Academic Journals ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Promotion System ◽  
Education College

The need to enhance local capability is one of most Kuwaiti government priorities that is embodied in the overall governmental plan. In fact, the Kuwaiti government has exerted efforts to forge the College of Technological Studies, CTS, in order to equipped students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required by essential sector in the country’s economy (e.g., Oil and Electricity and Water). However, the success of the College of Technological Studies in achieving its objectives would rely on the competencies of the CTS management and academic staff in meeting industrial requirements. The shaping and enhancing of student’s ability in managing, maintaining, and adapting the imported technology in industries would rely on the level of academic staff knowledge, skills, experience, and attitude in meeting industrial requirements. The efficiency of the promotion system for academic staff would indeed contribute significantly to shaping the standard of the CTS graduates. The need to absorb and evaluate the current status of the CTS academic staff promotion system must be one of highly management priority in order to achieve the CTS overall objectives. The aim of this paper is to identify and examine the efficiency of the academic staff promotion system. Several issues would be investigated and examined. Among which: the criteria’s applied in selected and approving academic journals, the criteria’s required for promoting academic staff, work ethics and its relation to the academic staff promotion system, and the obstacles that might face the CTS management in applying the academic staff promotion system. The paper would conclude that unless the management of the CTS realised and appreciate the significant role of the academic staff promotion system, industries would continue to rely on expatriate for years ahead.

scholarly journals Membrane condenser as emerging technology for water recovery and gas pre-treatment: current status and perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adele Brunetti ◽  
Francesca Macedonio ◽  
Giuseppe Barbieri ◽  
Enrico Drioli
Keyword(s):  
Current Status ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Water Recovery ◽  
Treatment Unit ◽  
Treatment Stage ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
And Control

Abstract The recent roadmap of SPIRE initiative includes the development of “new separation, extraction and pre-treatment technologies” as one of the “key actions” for boosting sustainability, enhancing the availability and quality of existing resources. Membrane condenser is an innovative technology that was recently investigated for the recovery of water vapor for waste gaseous streams, such as flue gas, biogas, cooling tower plumes, etc. Recently, it has been also proposed as pre-treatment unit for the reduction and control of contaminants in waste gaseous streams (SOx and NOx, VOCs, H2S, NH3, siloxanes, halides, particulates, organic pollutants). This perspective article reports recent progresses in the applications of the membrane condenser in the treatment of various gaseous streams for water recovery and contaminant control. After an overview of the operating principle, the membranes used, and the main results achieved, the work also proposes the role of this technology as pre-treatment stage to other separation technologies. The potentialities of the technology are also discussed aspiring to pave the way towards the development of an innovative technology where membrane condenser can cover a key role in redesigning the whole upgrading process.

The Changing Nature of Academic Work: Canadian Universities and the Flexible  Firm Model

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Krushell
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Canadian Association ◽  
Statistics Canada ◽  
Firm Model ◽  
Faculty And Administrators

Though much literature has been produced on the topic of academic restructuring, those works concerned  with the Canadian context have mainly focused on issues of corporate­university linkages, the role of state coordination of public universities, and the disparity between funding and student enrollment. Very little work has been done in documenting or analysing the role of adjunct faculty, who now make up nearly half  the university faculty, in Canadian universities. Statistics Canada has only once collected data on part­time faculty, and only one current analysis of this data has been conducted (Omiecinski, 2003). The Canadian  Association of University Teachers, furthermore, only publishes data concerning full­time faculty  members. The implications of an emerging division between the use of full­time and part­time faculty on  the nature of academic work and the quality of post­secondary education has been yet unexamined. Drawing on labour market segmentation theory, this study presents the multiple ways in which the work of  academic staff in Canadian post­secondary education has conformed to the principles of the flexible firm model, first observed of private business firms in the 1980s by John Atkinson. A series of semi­structured  interviews with academic faculty and administrators, as well as a collection of current secondary source data, informed the basis of this research. It was found that the changing nature of academic work in post­  secondary education is negatively affecting the quality of undergraduate education provided in Canada.

scholarly journals Effective Implementation of Outcome-based Education: The Role of Faculty Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 380
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Pai P ◽  
Gururaj Upadhyaya
Keyword(s):  
Technical Education ◽  
Accreditation Body ◽  
Accreditation Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
National Board ◽  
Technical Programs ◽  
Outcome Based Education ◽  
Autonomous Institution

Accreditation of technical institutions is very important to guarantee the quality of technical education that is being offered. Outcome based education (OBE) is followed in the delivery of technical education across all Institutions in India and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), which is the nodal accreditation body for technical institutions in India follows outcome based accreditation (OBA) in the accreditation of technical programs. In the OBE and OBA, faculty constitutes the most important component and plays an important role in facilitation of the same. In this regard, the authors felt that there is a need to understand the level of awareness of faculty about the same and accordingly a survey was conducted among the faculty of the authors’ institution, which is an autonomous Institution and comes under Tier I scheme of NBA accreditation process. From among 285 faculty members, about 96 participated in the survey. This paper discusses the significance of faculty’s awareness and involvement in the accreditation process and implementation of OBE. The results of the survey indicate some interesting findings, which is discussed in detail. Some suggestions and guidelines are given at the end to increase the level of awareness and their involvement in the OBE and OBA processes respectively.

scholarly journals Quality Appraisal of Guidelines on Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Using AGREE II Instrument and Analysis of Current Status of New Oral Anticoagulants

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 107602961984656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiuxing Zhang ◽  
Juan Xu ◽  
Wenlong Zhang ◽  
Meiting Jiang ◽  
Juan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
New Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Agree Ii ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Cancer Associated Thrombosis

Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) studies have increased in recent years and the quality of guidelines to guide the clinical practice of CAT prevention and treatment becomes crucial. The therapy status of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has been established in some thrombotic diseases, but the evidence for CAT remains unconvincing. The aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of CAT guidelines and discuss the role of NOAC in CAT. A search of articles was performed using PubMed/Medline, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, and other authoritative websites. Search terms included guideline or guidance, consensuses, cancer, and thrombosis. Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool was used to evaluate the qualities of the guidelines. A total of 19 guidelines were screened out and evaluated, of which 8 were recommended, 5 were recommended after revision, and 6 were not recommended. For prevention and treatment of CAT, low-molecular-weight heparin is the most recommended, followed by vitamin K antagonist, unfractionated heparin, fondaparinux, and aspirin. New oral anticoagulant is optional in some cases of CAT treatment. Based on AGREE II assessment tool, the quality of CAT guidelines is inconsistent. Attention should be drawn to the quality of CAT guidelines during clinical practice. The role of NOAC in the treatment of CAT is gradually established but requires more supporting evidence from future clinical trials.

A Refresher on Herpes Zoster, Current Status on Vaccination, and the Role of the Dermatologist

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn C. Guenther ◽  
Charles W. Lynde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) have a significant impact on quality of life. PHN is often chronic and difficult to treat. Dermatologists have always been involved in making the diagnosis of these conditions and, most recently, teaching the need for early antiviral therapy. Objective: With the introduction of a new vaccine, HZ and its difficult-to-treat complication PHN can be prevented or minimized. Preventive medicine is important and has been supported by dermatologists with sun safety programs. Patients receiving biologics are at increased risk of developing zoster. Conclusion: Dermatologists should embrace zoster vaccination and recommend routine vaccination of immunocompetent individuals > age 60 years, as well as patients of any age who are starting immunosuppressants, including biologics. Given that individuals over age 50 years are at risk for PHN and studies have shown that the vaccine's immunogenicity and safety are maintained in individuals age 50 to 59 years, vaccination in this age group may be considered. Some dermatologists may consider vaccinating their own patients, but most will likely recommend that vaccination be performed by their patients' primary care physicians.

Impact of Islamic Work Ethics on Organisational Citizenship Behaviours among Female Academic Staff: the Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 693-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzma Tufail ◽  
Muhammad Shakil Ahmad ◽  
T. Ramayah ◽  
Farzand Ali Jan ◽  
Iqtidar Ali Shah
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Platelets and Thrombosis in Myeloproliferative Diseases

Hematology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
pp. 409-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire N. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Hematological Malignancies ◽  
Myeloproliferative Disorders ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Fundamental Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Complications ◽  
The Family ◽  
Myeloproliferative Diseases ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The myeloproliferative disorders have been the “poor cousins” in the family of hematological malignancies for some time. Recently this field has advanced considerably with the description of a mutation in the JAK2 kinase detectable in the majority of patients and the publication of two landmark clinical trials—ECLAP and MRC PT1. But although both ECLAP and MRC PT1 inform clinical management and allude to the complexities of thrombosis we still lack fundamental knowledge, and our understanding of thrombosis in these conditions has not paralleled advances in the field of thrombosis and vascular biology. The predominant clinical complications of essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera are thrombotic and hemorrhagic; these significantly impact upon prognosis and quality of life. Here the current status of our knowledge is reviewed with specific emphasis upon the role of the platelet in the pathogenesis of thrombosis as well as the impact of recent data from ECLAP and MRC PT1.

scholarly journals Peran Badan Wakaf Indonesia (BWI) Dalam Mengembangkan Prospek Wakaf Uang Di Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Legal Entities

Since established in 2007, Indonesian waqf Board (BWI) which is based upon the mandate of Law No. 41 of 2004 on waqf has had a significant role in the dynamics of waqf management in Indonesia. However, a significant role still has not been completed. The problems of waqf in Indonesia still exist, especially with regard to waqf money (cash waqf). The study is to answer question; how is the role of Indonesian Waqf Board and any effort which should be done, so that the potential of existing cash waqf in Indonesia can grow and develop. From this research, it can be concluded that the role of Indonesian Waqf Board in developing prospects in Indonesia is less maximal. Waqf money can not be mapped on the following things; First, professional nazhir coaching, particularly against individuals or legal entities who are given authority and responsibility as nazhir of money waqf. To improve the quality of human nazhir resources, it can be needed policies that are tentative, or even a steady, so that taste and look for nazhir usefulness. Second, involving strategic business partners engaged in financial services (especially sharia-based), such as banks, cooperatives, Baitul Maal wal Tamwil (BMT) and the like, in the process of promotion and dissemination of money waqf that is being developed by BWI.  All that prospects and public confidence in the waqf money at BWI can flourish. Keywords: Cash Waqf, BWI, Nazhir, Law of the RI Number 41 of 2004 on Waqf

scholarly journals BACKGROUND TO DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE OF KYIV CITY AGGLOMERATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
I. Savchuk
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Urban Agglomeration ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Ownership Of Land ◽  
The Cost

The role of prerequisites in the development of the transport infrastructure of the capital of Ukraine is revealed. The author formulated methodological approaches to them. A comprehensive geographical description of the prerequisites for the development of the transport infrastructure of the Kyiv city agglomeration was carried out. It has been established that the main limitations are economic factors, which is caused by the highest cost of land resources in Ukraine precisely within this urban agglomeration. Natural factors continue to play a significant role only when carrying out specific prospecting for laying various types of infrastructure objects within it. There are new factors in the functioning and development of transport infrastructure. These include, first of all, the formation of united territorial communities. Their boundaries should be brought to life and their socio-economic development plans and spatial schemes should be developed. Thus, it is necessary to take into account local needs in the development of transport infrastructure with the general needs of the entire Kyiv city agglomeration. A significant role is played by the ownership of land. The concentration of land ownership in the hands of speculators and large developers leads to a sharp rise in the cost of the robot to acquire the necessary land for the construction of a new infrastructure. As a result, many new large residential areas do not have the necessary access roads and they are not connected to the citywide communications system. This leads to significant new problems for the solution of which it is necessary to coordinate new large-scale housing construction with the laying infrastructure. The main problem remains transport accessibility. Laying of highways to new buildings should be carried out at the expense of local budgets. However, there is often a conflict of interest between developers and local authorities. The latter do not want to invest substantial funds in the construction of roads and other types of infrastructure due to the fact that the cost of new relevant construction is much higher than the cost of housing built at the expense of borrowed funds. Thus, the existing suburban transport infrastructure takes on an ever-increasing stream of new daily commuter migrants. As a result, the quality of services provided drops sharply. This leads to a deterioration in the quality of life throughout the urban agglomeration.

scholarly journals Food Implications in Central Sensitization Syndromes

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 4106
Author(s):  
Elena Aguilar-Aguilar ◽  
Helena Marcos-Pasero ◽  
Maria P. Ikonomopoulou ◽  
Viviana Loria-Kohen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Dietary Interventions

Fibromyalgia (FM), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) are some of the central sensitization syndromes (CSSs). The complexity of their diagnosis, the high interindividual heterogeneity and the existence of multi-syndromic patients requires a multifaceted treatment. The scientific literature is contradictory regarding the role of food in CSS, and evidence on the role of nutrition in MCS is particularly scarce. This review consists in gathering information about the current status of dietary recommendations (i.e., special dietary interventions, the role of additives, presence of micronutrient deficiencies, nutritional supplements and elimination of other nutrients and substances) and discussing the scientific evidence in depth to shed light on appropriate nutritional treatment managements for CSS patients. Current indications show that dietary modifications may vastly improve the patients’ quality of life at a low cost. We suggest personalized treatment, taking into consideration the severity of the disease symptoms, quality of life, coexistence with other diseases, pharmacological treatment, changing clinical characteristics, nutritional status, energy requirements and food tolerances, among others, as the best ways to tailor specific dietary interventions. These approaches will partially overcome the lack of scientific and clinical research on MSC. Patients should also be advised on the serious consequences of following dietary guidelines without a dietitian’s and clinician’s supervision.

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