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Key competences for effective commercialisation
No full textPURPOSE: Commercialisation is treated as the design, development, manufacture, and
marketing of products based on new technologies to launch them in the market. Effective
commercialisation depends heavily on the competence of staff involved in commercialisation
activities. The paper aims to identify key commercialisation competences needed in a
research network organisation.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The authors analyse the state of the art by studying
publications in the Web of Science database and present a single case study. As a result of
the state-of-the-art review, commercialisation competences are identified. The empirical part
of the paper is a single case study. The methodology of the study is based on two modules: an
online survey (CAWI) followed by face-to-face (CAPI) and telephone interviews (CATI).FINDINGS: The result of the analysis is a list of key commercialisation competences presented
in terms of their importance in the commercialisation process, accompanied by data on the
competence gaps of employees involved in commercialisation activities.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The findings can be used as a base for creating a human resource
strategy. The conclusions include recommendations for managers of research organisations
involved in commercialisation, focusing on the aspects of strategic competence development
that are key to the effectiveness of commercialisation processes.ORIGINALITY: The paper takes a complex approach to the competences required for
commercialisation of research results. Furthermore, it fills the gap of overlooking how
capable an individual is of performing a given skill, thanks to both providing key competence
lists and considering the extent of competence possession by commercialisation specialists.peer-reviewe
Assessing teachers' social-emotional competence : psychometric properties of a CASEL self-assessment tool in an Estonian context
No full textTeachers’ social-emotional competence (SEC) underpins students’ SEC, and self- assessment helps educators identify strengths and areas for improvement. Our study adapted CASEL’s Personal SEL Reflection tool for the Estonian educational context. Data from 528 primary and secondary school teachers resulted in a refined and shortened 15-item instrument with five CASEL core factors. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported a five-factor structure with good internal consistency and convergent validity (α = .74–.89; ω = .64–.81; AVE = .49–.73). The study establishes the reliability and validity of this culturally adapted tool for self-assessment purposes and highlights its potential for professional growth and teacher development initiatives.peer-reviewe
Community pharmacist guided cancer patient care at home
No full textIntroduction: The availability of new anti-cancer medications has shifted cancer management from short-term hospital treatment to long-term care, sometimes in the home setting.
Community pharmacists are accessible to patients and their caregivers and positively contribute to cancer patient care and outcomes.Aims: The study aimed to determine how community pharmacists can be empowered to meet the needs and expectations of patients and their caregivers regarding cancer treatment in a primary care setting.
Objectives:
• Determine the availability and accessibility of anti-cancer medication
• Understand the community pharmacist perception
• Identify patient and their caregiver needs and expectations
• Develop a toolkitBackground: In recent years, the availability of anti-cancer medications has shifted cancer management from short-term hospital treatment to long-term care, in the home setting. Community pharmacists (CP) are accessible to patients and their caregivers and positively contribute to cancer patient care and outcomes.peer-reviewe
Genetic characterization of pituitary neuroendocrine tumours in the Maltese population
No full textPituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs) have a prevalence of 75.7/100,000
within the Maltese population. These tumours present a wide range of clinical
behaviours, from hormone overproduction to local effects secondary to
compression of adjacent structures, making them a significant public health
concern. Despite their prevalence, the genetic factors contributing to sporadic
PitNETs, which account for 95% of all cases, remain poorly understood. The
primary aim of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with PitNETs
in Maltese patients using germline whole exome sequencing, thereby contributing
to the global understanding of the genetic aetiology of these tumours.peer-reviewe
Reactions of entrepreneurs and effects of introduction of intellectual property box privilege in Poland
No full textPURPOSE: The purpose of the article is to assess the effectiveness of support for innovation
processes in Poland with the IP BOX instrument. The research questions were formulated:
How do Polish entrepreneurs respond to tax incentives? Does the use of tax privileges
improve the level of innovation of the Polish economy?DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The used method was the analysis and criticism of the
literature, deductive reasoning, analysis of statistical data on the scope of use of this
instrument and its effects. The research covers the period from 2016 to 2023, in which
taxpayers have the opportunity to take the tax benefits.FINDINGS: The level of exemptions in absolute terms, and the share in GDP, are low.
Currently, 23 countries in Europe use IP BOX, Poland joined this group in 2018 and the
number of beneficiaries of the preferential IP BOX rate and tax due on income have been
growing dynamically since the beginning. The expected effect of IP BOX is an increase in
patent activity and knowledge diffusion. Since the introduction of IP BOX, the number of
patents has been declining. This is partly the result of extending the tax preference to
developers of computer software that is not a subject of the patent procedure. To the largest
extent, the IP BOX benefit PIT taxpayers.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The tax privileges introduced in Poland have been met with great
interest by entrepreneurs. The application of this privilege causes a significant drain on state
budget revenues. The effect of reducing the tax burden is compounded by the simultaneous
use of the IP BOX and the R&D tax relief. The position of the Polish economy in innovation
rankings, despite the support of entrepreneurs, is not improving.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: There was presented our own assessment of the purposefulness and
effectiveness of tax incentives.peer-reviewe
The lived experiences of poverty in old age : a Maltese case
No full textThis study explores the experiences of older persons living in situations of poverty in Malta. Using qualitative research, this study builds an understanding of the everyday realities of persons over the age of 65 living in poverty in two localities in Malta: Ħamrun and Cospicua. Interviews were conducted with these persons to make sense of their situations of deprivation. The contribution to knowledge of this article is threefold: it is an exploration of the roots of poverty; its current manifestations, and the navigating ways in dealing with the situation of deprivation. Discussions with participants revealed that the situation of poverty is not only apparent in their living conditions, but they also experience different forms of relative deprivation. Additionally, findings point to the fact that limited financial means has its toll not only on situations of poverty but also on social exclusion. Nevertheless, part of the mitigating techniques used by these persons to deal with situations of poverty include having a strong social network within the respective towns, especially by neighbours and church representatives, to provide an immediate safety net for these older persons.peer-reviewe
Development of small states and the limits of the global political economy
No full textThis article argues that the experiences of independent small states navigating the
global political economy have exposed the limits of the neo-liberal model of development.
While the focus on size in the literature provides important insights, more attention should be
paid to how they are inserted into the global political economy. It calls for a wider lens that
includes history, economic structures, and the strategic interests of powerful states in thinking
about small states, which must, at the same time, account for non-sovereign territories and
former colonies that have been integrated into the states of the colonial powers.peer-reviewe
Social-emotional learning in South-Eastern European educational settings : an exploratory study on young adolescents’ perspectives
No full textAlthough social-emotional learning (SEL) programmes are globally recognised for their positive contribution to the overall development of young people, they still lack a clear and consistent presence in the curricula of South-Eastern European (SEE) education systems (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia). This exploratory study, grounded in the theoretical framework of SEL, aims to explore young adolescents’ self-assessment across multiple SEL dimensions. Using a questionnaire originally developed to evaluate the Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence (LQSFA) programme in SEE countries, data were collected from 11,000 sixth-grade students (ages 11–13 years). No significant difference between the five countries in students' assessments of their SEL needs was found, suggesting a consistent, region-wide necessity for such interventions. Approximately one-third of students reported some difficulty practising key SEL skills, and about one-fifth expressed uncertainty in evaluating their competencies and in the support they receive. Females, compared to males, assessed responsibility management skills and social awareness more favourably. The study offers important insights into the perceived need for SEL in the SEE educational context while the questionnaire developed for this study shows potential as a useful evaluation tool for the implementation of the LQSFA programme in SEE countries.peer-reviewe
Mental resilience and satisfaction with life : organizational perspective
No full textPURPOSE: The aim of the paper is to investigate the relationship between mental resilience
and satisfaction with life on the empirical level. Whereas, on the theoretical level we aim to
investigate the organisational factors, organisational stress in particular, that can influence
the relationship in question.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: Satisfaction with Life Scale, Polish adaptation of
Ego Resiliency Scale. Sample 360 subjects (211 females and 149 males). Average age: 24.78.FINDINGS: We hypothesised that: H1: There is a positive relationship between mental
resilience and SWL, H2: Males exhibit a greater level of mental resilience than woman.
Hypothesis number 1 was confirmed. However, it turned out that there are no gender
differences in resilience.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Resilience trainings should be implemented in the organisations,
because this trait fosters employees well-being also through the assumed mitigating the
effects of the organisational stress.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Embedding resilience – SWL relationship in a specific context of
industrial organisations.peer-reviewe
Overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disease in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia : the EAS FH studies collaboration registry
No full textBackground and Overweight and obesity are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the general popuAims lation, but their prevalence in individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH) and whether they confer additional risk of ASCVD independent of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) remains unclear. Methods Cross-sectional analysis was conducted in 35 540 patients with HeFH across 50 countries, in the EAS FH Studies Collaboration registry. Prevalence of World Health Organization–defined body mass index categories was investigated in adults (n = 29 265) and children/adolescents (n = 6275); and their association with prevalent ASCVD. Results Globally, 52% of adults and 27% of children with HeFH were overweight or obese, with the highest prevalence noted in Northern Africa/Western Asia. A higher overweight/obesity prevalence was found in non-high-income vs. high-income countries. Median age at familial hypercholesterolaemia diagnosis in adults with obesity was 9 years older than in normal weight adults. Obesity was associated with a more atherogenic lipid profile independent of lipid-lowering medication. Prevalence of coronary artery disease increased progressively across body mass index categories in both children and adults. Compared with normal weight, obesity was associated with higher odds of coronary artery disease in children (odds ratio 9.28, 95% confidence interval 1.77–48.77, adjusted for age, sex, lipids, and lipid-lowering medication) and coronary artery disease and stroke in adults (odds ratio 2.35, 95% confidence interval 2.10–2.63 and odds ratio 1.65, 95% confidence interval 1.27–2.14, respectively), but less consistently with peripheral artery disease. Adjusting for diabetes, hypertension and smoking modestly attenuated the associations. Conclusions Overweight and obesity are common in patients with HeFH and contribute to ASCVD risk from childhood, independent of LDL-C and lipid-lowering medication. Sustained body weight management is needed to reduce the risk of ASCVD in HeFH.peer-reviewe