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AI AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SKILL GAPS AND TRAINING NEEDS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES
Get PDFAI is developing quickly and offers considerable prospects for economic development; nevertheless, it presents crucial challenges for instance, skills development and its effect on employee\u27s jobs in developing economies. This research will seek to establish the current state of AI related skills deficits and training in these economies to establish how governments and organizations can close the gaps by preparing the workforce for the future AI revolution. In line with the research questions, the following emerges as the research problem: To what extent have emerging market companies embraced AI? What key skills are scarce both in the internal and external labor markets relevant for AI training? What challenges hinder practical training an
Across the Pond
Get PDFA collection of stories inspired by the author\u27s father; from his earlier childhood in Italy, to his emigration to the US around age 10 and to his adjustment in finding a balance as an Italian-American teen in the 50s, it includes his meeting / falling in love with the author\u27s American mother and the ensuing circumstances of the culture clash from their relationship. This collection includes 5 historical fiction stories that are based heavily on factual stories, which are chronologically connected by 9 non-fiction pieces
Critical Reading Pedagogical Approaches to College Literature in a Post-Pandemic
Get PDFThis project uses a mixed methods approach to study the impact of COVID-19 on faculty and students in the English college classroom. Research indicates that COVID-19 correlates with changes in students’ academic performance, but there is a need for research concerning how to approach these changes in the English classroom through critical reading practices. “Critical reading” is complex to define and even more challenging to exemplify or illustrate. Critical reading practices are often the center of the college English classroom, but with changing technology and a cultural shift from COVID-19, students now approach critical reading differently. The purpose of this research is to determine effective pedagogical approaches that can be implemented in the college English classroom to address a post-pandemic student population. This project offers insights that can guide faculty in adjusting their teaching practices in a post-pandemic literature classroom
Applying SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Principles to a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program for Retention
Get PDFThe inability to retain new graduate nurses contributes to the nursing shortage. With an estimated cost of over $60,000 to train each new graduate nurse, the inability to retain new nurses financially burdens the healthcare industry (McClain et al., 2022). Current studies show that many new graduate nurses leave their jobs after one year (McClain et al., 2022). Without needed change, it will produce stress, anxiety, poor work performance, and decreased job satisfaction, impacting retention rates (McClain et al., 2022). In addition to the traditional new graduate residency program, incorporating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Trauma-informed Principles (TIP) could positively impact retention rates. Applying a universal trauma prevention approach will allow the implementation of the SAMSHA principles without finding out if a new graduate has experienced trauma (Fleishman et al., 2019). Applying these principles could help decrease stress and anxiety, build safety and trust, and empower the new graduate as they transition into their role (Fleishman et al., 2019)
The Role of Psychological Capital in Shaping Leaders’ Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence: Mindset Meets Machine
No full textArtificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the construction industry, yet the pivotal role of leaders’ attitudes in its successful adoption is undeniable. This study explores these attitudes\u27 potential positive psychological drivers, leveraging the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Innovation Resistance Theory (IRT) to dissect the complex interplay of factors influencing AI adoption. We hypothesize that Psychological Capital (PsyCap’s) plays a role in shaping leaders\u27 positive and negative attitudes toward AI. Results show that PsyCap was a significant driver of both positive and negative attitudes. Moreover, negative attitudes toward AI partially mediated the link between PsyCap and positive attitudes, underscoring a nuanced pathway through which psychological resources may impact AI acceptance. The findings underscore the relationship between PsyCap and AI perceptions in the construction industry and highlight the importance of fostering positive organizational behaviors to navigate AI adoption effectively
The Elusiveness of Tax and Constitutional Reform
No full textIn this chapter, Professor Hamill illustrates that Alabama’s regressive tax policy oppresses poor Alabamians and denies their children a chance for a better future and explains why the 1901 Constitution makes meaningful tax reform impossible. She then shows that Governor Bob Riley’s 2003 failed reform efforts and ten years of unsuccessful civil rights litigation which followed, means reformers must convince Alabama’s citizens at the ballot box. Professor Hamill’s story of her personal experiences as an outspoken reformer, especially the anecdotes of her speaking to thousands of voters at their doors when she was a candidate for the legislature, illuminate why meaningful reform has remained elusive and reveals the distasteful strategy reformers must adopt to have any chance of success
Entangled Beings Exploring People and Plant Consciousness in D.H. Lawrence’s
No full textFeminist philosopher Luce Irigaray asks, Why do we not keep alive and develop our own energy so that we may let our natural belonging flower? (Through Vegetal Being 24). Modernist writers like D.H. Lawrence echo similar questions throughout his novels Women in Love (1920) and Lady Chatterley\u27s Lover (1928). These texts are two significant examples of British literature establishing two distinct versions of humanity: the flourishing natural world and the mechanized industrial world. While some scholars consider nature as a thematic element in each novel, they fail to examine the use of plant purpose beyond a symbolic interpretation. Many scholars analyze Lawrence\u27s exploration of modernist themes by studying textual elements like metaphors, similes, and other linguistic and visual structures; however, there is a lack of research that analyzes how certain themes, along with the characters, can be better understood and interpreted through examining what lies in the setting of the novel. How do revelations of plant existence change how we read literature featuring a vibrant portrayal of the vegetal world? This critical approach presents an immersive way to interpret canonical texts by framing plants as active participants. For example, in Women in Love, Rupert\u27s sexual experience with the vegetation in chapter eight shows how he is fully embedded both physically and mentally in a way that articulates his sexual liberation through vegetal touch. This essay incorporates a plant studies lens by showing how plant partnerships facilitate human characters\u27 journey to self-actualization and connections an existence that only the vegetal world offers
Navigating Global Landscapes: Exploring the Dynamics of Cultural Intelligence in Business Organizations
Get PDFThis dissertation delves into the multifaceted factors influencing Cultural Intelligence (CQ) among U.S. managers, with a specific focus on openness to experience, emotional intelligence, international experience, and the role of age. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study engages a diverse sample of managers across various industries in the United States to ascertain how these variables collectively contribute to or hinder the development of CQ within a global business context. Both openness to experience and emotional intelligence were significant predictors of higher CQ, underscoring their importance in facilitating effective leadership in multicultural settings. Although international experience also enhances CQ, its influence is nuanced, suggesting that the depth and nature of such experiences play a more significant role than mere exposure. Intriguingly, a minor negative correlation was identified between age and CQ, indicating potential generational differences in cultural adaptability. This study advances the current understanding of CQ by highlighting the key personal and experiential factors that influence its development among managers. These insights have profound implications for designing targeted training programs to bolster managerial effectiveness in increasingly diverse global business landscapes
A Portfolio in Creative Writing
Get PDFWhen I began writing my thesis project, it was difficult to figure out which stories I had written during my time at UNA would fit. Before, during, and even between semesters, I wrote several stories that might have been good selections, but as they weren’t school assignments, I couldn’t include them. However, making my project has allowed me to go back to three stories and not only revise but improve on what I had written. Something else that I’ve noticed in my project is how diverse the genres of my stories have been. For example, in two stories I focus on supernatural events, whereas the other story included in the project is a crime fiction narrative. This has allowed me to branch out in terms of genres. While speculative fiction (sci-fi, horror, fantasy) are usually my preferred writing genres, the third story featured in this essay is more grounded in the real world, something I’m not used to writing about. In that sense, this program has given me the opportunity to expand my creative boundaries, and as a result, helped to improve my writing