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Tinjauan Perkembangan Proses Katalitik Heterogen dan Non-Katalitik untuk Produksi Biodiesel
Authors: Wahyudin Wahyudin , Tambunan Armansyah Halomoan , Purwanti Nanik , Joelianingsih Joelianingsih , Nabetani Hiroshi
Published: January 2022

AbstractBiodiesel is still expected to be an alternative fuel other than petroleum. Therefore, intensive research is being done by researchers in the world to develop biodiesel production process that is more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly. Among them is by developing a catalytic and non-catalytic process. The heterogeneous catalytic process is of particular concern with many promising results and is expected to address the current lack of homogeneous catalytic processes. In Indonesia, many natural catalyst sources have been investigated into potential heterogeneous catalyst. The non-catalytic process also provides a reasonably reliable process expectation of course with its various challenges. Both heterogeneous catalytic processes and non-catalytic processes are believed to be potential processes that can be applied in the near future. The development of the results and the challenges of these two processes, therefore, is reviewed in this work as an innovative biodiesel process technology research opportunity.AbstrakBiodiesel masih diharapkan menjadi bahan bakar alternatif selain dari minyak bumi. Oleh karenanya penelitian yang intensif tengah dilakukan para peneliti di dunia untuk mengembangkan proses produksi biodiesel yang lebih efisien, ekonomis dan ramah lingkungan. Diantaranya adalah dengan mengembangkan proses secara katalitik dan non-katalitik. Proses katalitik heterogen menjadi perhatian khusus dengan banyaknya hasil penelitian yang menjanjikan dan diharapkan dapat mengatasi kekurangan proses katalitik homogen saat ini. Di Indonesia berbagai sumber katalis alami telah diteliti untuk dijadikan katalis heterogen. Namun, proses non-katalitik juga memberikan harapan proses yang cukup bisa diandalkan tentu dengan berbagai tantangannya. Baik proses katalitik heterogen maupun proses non-katalitik diyakini sebagai proses potensial yang dapat diterapkan dalam waktu dekat ini. Oleh karena itu, perkembangan hasil dan berbagai tantangan dari kedua proses tersebut diulas dalam tinjauan ini sebagai peluang penelitian teknologi proses biodiesel yang inovatif.
Studi Kinetika Degradasi Warna Biodegradable Film - Antosianin Untuk Indikator Proses Termal
Authors: Utama Rozi Satria , Suyatma Nugraha Edhi , Yulliana Nancy Dewi
Published: January 2022

AbstractAnthocyanins from different sources have been reported for its potential as thermal process indicator. This research aimed in particular to study the color degradation kinetics of anthoyanin from Roselle and in general to provide alternative natural indicator for thermal process. Roselle’s anthocyanin extract was incorporated into 3 biodegradable films (i.e agar, pectin, PVA). Thermal degradation kinetics of anthocyanin’s color (ΔE and Chroma) in biodegradable film was studied at selected temperatures (80oC, 90oC, and 100oC). The color change was observed at minute 0, 30, 60 and 120 by computer vision method. The results showed that anthocyanin incorporated into PVA film had the highest value of activation energy (Ea), while anthocyanin incorporated into pectin film had the smallest value of Ea. Lower value of Ea indicating that the anthocyanin chroma is easily degraded at low temperature. Higher value of Ea indicating that it needshigher energy or higher temperature to degrade the color. The results of this study showed that anthocyanin in PVA film can be selected as indicator for high temperature thermal process (e.g. sterilization), while anthocyanin in pectin film can be used in lower temperature thermal process (e.g. pasteurization). AbstrakPotensi antosianin dari berbagai sumber sebagai indikator proses termal alami telah banyak dilaporkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mempelajari kinetika degradasi warna film-antosianin serta menentukan kombinasibiodegradable film-antosianin terbaik sebagai alternatif indikator proses termal. Pengamatan kinetik ini dilakukan pada suhu 80oC, 90oC, dan 100oC dan parameter degradasi warna yang diukur adalah ΔE danChroma. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa antosianin pada film PVA mempunyai nilai energi aktivasi (Ea) paling besar, sedangkan antosianin pada film pektin mempunyai nilai Ea paling kecil. Nilai Ea degradasiwarna antosianin yang kecil pada film pektin menunjukkan bahwa degradasi warna sudah dapat berjalan pada suhu yang rendah. Sedangkan nilai Ea degradasi warna antosianin yang lebih besar pada film PVA menunjukkan bahwa antosianin pada film tersebut merupakan yang paling sensitif terhadap perubahan suhu dan paling signifikan perubahan warnanya. Namun perubahan warna yang signifikan pada antosianinpada film PVA membutuhkan suhu yang lebih tinggi sehingga lebih tepat untuk digunakan sebagai indikator pada proses termal dengan suhu yang tinggi (misalnya sterilisasi), sedangkan antosianin pada film pektin dapat digunakan pada proses termal dengan suhu yang lebih rendah (misalnya pasteurisasi).
Analysis of Vision and Mission Statements Characteristics and their Association with Organizational Performance: A Guide to Writing Effective Vision and Mission Statements
Authors: David Forest R.
Published: January 2022

This paper empirically examines vision and mission statements of Fortune 500 firms for the purpose of identifying and examining specific characteristics and associating these attributes with organizational performance. Additionally, this paper provides a theoretical foundation for the inclusion of various characteristics of vision and mission documents, and thus provides guidance for organizations to develop and revise these important strategic planning documents.

JEL CODE: M21, O21
Relationships between coping strategies and psychoactive substance use
Authors: Keczeli Danica
Published: January 2022

The study examines the relationship between coping strategies and smoking and alcohol consumption among athletes, recreational athletes and non-athlete individuals.

The factors examined were measured by a validated questionnaire version of Folkman-Lazarus (1980) (Ways of coping) (16 items) and asked about the smoking and alcohol consumption patterns of the respondents. The total sample number was 813 people, of whom 341 were athletes, 292 were recreational and 180 were non-athletes. 54.4% of the sample is female and 45.6% is male. In my research, I focused on mapping intrapersonal coping strategies among athletes, recreational athletes, and the non-athlete individuals, and explored gender differences. Furthermore, how smoking and alcohol consumption appear as a negative coping strategy in the measured sample.

As a method besides descriptive statistics the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to verify normality, and the hypotheses were tested with non-parameterized test (Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney).

For coping strategies I found a significant difference among the non-, recreational and competitive athletes, and there is a significant difference between genders as well.

In the case of cognitive restructurings, there was a significant difference in favor of sports and recreational athletes versus non-athletes, while in problem analysis and passive coping I found a significant difference in favor of women compared to men.

Significant differences were also found in the case of psychoactive substance use. Among the three groups, as the intensity of sport increases, the number of smokers decreases. In the case of smoking, a significant difference was found in the coping strategies referring to reduction of the stress in the whole sample. In the case of alcohol consumption, in coping strategies were found significant differences between stress reduction, problem analysis and passive coping.

JEL CODE: M21, O21

ARTICLE IN PRESS!
Economic importance of the Hungarian sports sector in international comparison
Authors: Koroknay Zsuzsa
Published: January 2022

Sport is one of the most dynamically developing sectors in the world. During my research, I was looking for the answer to why and how the economic aspects of sport have evolved in recent times. I examined and evaluated sports economy indicators for the global (The European Union) and territorial (Hungary) units (for the last twenty years). The need for measurability is constantly increasing nowadays. This can also be seen in the markets of the sports sector, so we can find databases that are increasingly expanding in this sector. I have analysed EUROSTAT databases - with indexing – which can provide relevant information. The research field was two economic aspects, the number of employee and trade in sporting goods. The number of employees was analysed separately by the European Union and Hungary. In the examination of trade in sporting goods The Hungarian trade in sporting goods was compared to the neighbouring European Union countries. Based on my results, I can say that the economic importance of the sports sector has increased within the European Union and Hungary as well because the number of employed people in sports and the trade in sporting goods has increased.

JEL Code: L83, Z20

ARTICLE IN PRESS!
Research and education in agrobusiness in Mosonmagyaróvár – the 200-year history
Authors: Hegyi Judit
Published: January 2022

In 2018, the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences of Széchenyi István University celebrated the bicentenary of its predecessor’s foundation. Agrobusiness courses played an important role in the university’s agricultural engineering program throughout this major time period. The aim of this study is to examine how the titles, the content, and the significance of the courses changed during the institution’s important periods. Institutional history publications and the academic textbooks of great professors provided the basis of this research. Business administration, accounting, and agricultural estimation studies courses were already dominant in the first curricula. Later, courses concerning business and agricultural economics gained more ground and were accompanied by other fields of study: agricultural statistics, agricultural politics, agricultural history, and agricultural economics. During this 200-year period, the education of economics and other social science courses was done within the departments of agricultural economics and marketing, work organization and factory management, and social science and business operations, with the contribution of internationally renowned professors: Pál Sporzon, Richárd Suschka, Árpád Hensch, Károly Világhy. The Hungarian Royal Economics Academy (1874-1942) can be considered as the first prime of the agricultural economics education. From the 1900s onwards, the courses became more specialized, their numbers continuously grew, the disciplines expanded, and the number of departments increased. The second prime is the first decade of the 2000s, when besides the traditional agricultural programs, the institution started teaching economic agricultural engineers in its undivided 5-year training. They were the most popular agricultural engineers in the labor market due to their well-balanced knowledge in agriculture and economics, as well as their excellent leadership skills.
Having abandoned the economic agricultural engineering program, the institution currently educates, besides other agricultural majors, rural development agricultural engineers, whose skills the labor market does not know very well. The proportion of business related courses show a significant decline in the curriculum of traditional agricultural programs as well.
JEL code: N30
Profitability of cassava production in the Ashanti region of Ghana
Authors: Okyere Paul , Baidoo Jacqueline
Published: January 2022

Cassava is a crop that is massively produced and consumed in Ghana even though it is produced by subsistence farmers. The aim of this study is to analyse the cost and returns of cassava farmers.  Farmers profitability was accessed using the gross margin, net present value and the benefit cost ratio. SWOT analysis was conducted to access challenges faced by cassava farmers. Data was collected by personal interview from fifty (50) cassava growing farmers in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. The Costs and returns analysis show gross margin of USD 22.75 per acre. It was concluded that cassava is cultivated for both consumption and revenue. Even though there is low investment of capital in cassava production, it helps farmers to make use of available resources (personal savings, land and labour) which would have been idle. Further should compare profitability of crops that compete for use of famers land. 
JEL. CODE: Q13, Q19
Analysis of time management and self-management work practice by leaders – a focus group study
Authors: Gyopár Csapai Erzsébet , Varga Dorottya , Berke Szilárd
Published: January 2022

Nowadays excellent leadership is one of the foundations of high organizational performance. Leadership excellence is a complex topic but efficiency and effectiveness are important components of it. These are closely linked to self-management and time management. In our focus group research, we asked senior executives about how they organize their average workday. We used two theoretical models: the Blue Ocean model and the Franklin Covey time-matrix. According to the participants the key component of effective self-management is the time management. In their leadership practice they often use a digital task manager, a workshop, an informal meeting as a tool and they find knowledge sharing also very important. They try to approach their employees empathetically. They would like to reduce the administrative tasks, spend less time on correspondence, travel and “small talks”. They would like to spend more time on automation and communication, further training and team work and dealing with the employees. They think that strategic planning, market analysis, sales, knowledge development and transfer should require more planning.

JEL code: M12
Motivation solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Southern Transdanubian Region
Authors: Boldizsár Bettina , Bardóczky Veronika , Szigeti Orsolya
Published: January 2022

The singularity of human resources and the complex interests in the world of work are a constant challenge for business executives and HR colleagues. While the difference between the performance of a motivated and an unmotivated employee can be up to twice as much at almost the same cost level, the motivation strategy is typically either absent from the business life, or operates on a reactive concept based on an unconscious design. Although the mere presence of motivation and its various levels are less quantifiable in exact terms with direct tools, a performance which is much weaker than possible is measurable in the short and long term, and its negative economic results are clear. The aim of the research is to examine the motivational practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Southern Transdanubian Region. Involving 300 businesses we evaluated the applied wage system, the role of money among the motivational tools, the extent and causes of fluctuation, the system of employee training, the way of performance evaluation, the reasons for underperformance, the importance of motivation, the company motivation strategy and the efforts to retain the key people. The employee motivation can be increase in several forms, but the priority of needs and claims is constantly changing. Updating this motivational matrix is a real leadership challenge, but this effort can pay off multiple times. According to the results it can be stated that the motivation strategy – as a key economic issue – is not given sufficient attention in business practices.
disaggregated analysis of monetary policy effects on the agricultural sector in Nigeria
Authors: Ogbuabor Jonathan E. , Anthony-Orji Onyinye I. , Manasseh Charles O. , Orji Anthony
Published: January 2022

This study provides a disaggregated analysis of the effects of monetary policy shocks on the agricultural sector in Nigeria from 1981Q1 to 2016Q4. The study utilized the generalized impulse responses and the normalized generalized forecast error variance decompositions from an underlying VAR model, which are order-invariant. The four monetary policy variables used in the study are interbank call rate, monetary policy rate, broad money supply and exchange rate; while the four agricultural sub-sectors investigated are crop production, forestry, fishing and livestock. The study also controlled for the general price level and other economic activities in the overall economy. The findings indicate that the aggregate agricultural sector and its various sub-sectors consistently responded negatively to unanticipated monetary tightening in most of the forecast horizon; while the immediate impact of monetary policy shocks is transmitted to the agricultural sector through the interest rate and money demand (credit) channels. The findings further indicate that apart from these two channels, the roles of monetary policy rate and exchange rate are non-negligible in the long-run. The role of money supply channel in spreading monetary policy shocks to the agricultural sector remained muted all through. The study concludes that the monetary authority should evolve interest rate, credit, and exchange rate policies that will promote the development of the agricultural sector in Nigeria.
JEL CODES: E52; N50; C22; N57
Literasi Digital Calon Guru Sains di Universitas Islam pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Laksono Pandu Jati
Published: January 2022

The covid-19 pandemic has caused changes in learning patterns that lead to technology-based learning activities. Digital literacy in 21st century learning has become inseparable during a pandemic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the digital literacy of prospective science teachers at the Islamic University in Palembang during the Covid-19 pandemic with basic chemistry courses. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method by survey of 100 prospective science teachers in various science-based study programs such as chemistry, biology, and physics. The place of research was carried out at the Islamic University in Palembang. This study uses analysis consist of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show 1) understanding of digital literacy for science teacher candidates in obtaining 80% theoretical understanding, 30% use of social media, 72% use at home, and 30% use for communication. 2) the description of Belshaw's digital literacy elements is shown with cultural, cognitive, constructive, communicative, creative and critical dimensions in digital literacy. Research conclusions: 1) The theoretical understanding of digital literacy for science teacher candidates is good, mostly for social media, home use and communication. Belshaw's literacy element in digital literacy shows a change in learning patterns towards the digital era on the cultural dimension. Acceleration of access to knowledge on the cognitive dimension. Learning platform that supports the constructive dimension. Ease of communication on the communicative dimension. Constraints in formulating new findings on the creative and critical dimensions.
Persepsi Mahasiswa terhadap Pembelajaran Daring Berbasis Video dengan Bantuan Pen Tablet Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Reza Muhammad , Hamama Rosi , Maulida Sulmia , Nurdin Nurmalahayati , Mayasri Adean , Rizkia Noviza
Published: January 2022

Online learning requires students to be more independent in learning. For example, chemistry learning tends to contain abstract concepts (very theoretical), so it requires a more detailed description and explanation. To help solve this problem, we need a media that can make it easier for students to learn during online learning. The purpose of this study was to determine student perceptions or responses to learning using teaching videos. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative, which will produce a description of quantitative data related to student perceptions of the results of the Cronbach Alfa test. The instruments in this study were questionnaires, and learning outcomes test questions. The sample consisted of 102 students. Before being used, video-based learning media with the help of a pen tablet were validated by media and material experts, both in terms of construction and concepts contained in the learning media. The validation results obtained an average value of 0.91 which means it is very valid. Further analysis using reliability showed the Cronbach Alfa coefficients were 0.88, respectively; 0.92; 0.93 consecutively for aspects of knowledge, media and convenience. In order to be accepted by the media as learning media, it is necessary to look at student responses to aspects of knowledge (P) where the average value is 3.96 which is classified as good, media (M) 4.02 and convenience (K) 3.81 are also included in good category.
Penerapan Model React Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas XI SMA
Authors: Lestari Lilis Ayu , Sahputra Rachmat , Lestari Ira
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine differences in conceptual understanding of students who are taught using the Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transfering (REACT) model with students who are taught using conventional models and to describe the improvement in conceptual understanding of students in class XI SMA Kemala Bhayangkari on Acid Basa material. The form of research used was a quasi experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design research design. The population in this study were all students of class XI MIA SMA Kemala Bhayangkari Kubu Raya for the academic year 2019/2020, totaling 62 students. The sample selection technique was carried out by simple random sampling. The data collection technique used was a test of students' conceptual understanding. Data analysis used Shapiro-Wilk test, Levene statistic, U-Mann Whitney and N-Gain calculation. The results of data analysis using the U-Mann Whitney test obtained an asymp.sig (2-tailed) value of 0.208, which means that there are differences in conceptual understanding between students taught using the REACT model and students taught using conventional models.. Based on the N-Gain calculation, it is known that the REACT model can improve students' conceptual understanding by 0.42 in the moderate category.
Modul Elektronik Berbasis Pendekatan Saintifik pada Materi Ikatan Kimia
Authors: Hutabarat Putri Milenia , Sanova Aulia , Syamsurizal Syamsurizal
Published: January 2022

The role of technology in education is at the forefront of developing innovative teaching materials that may facilitate students' learning needs. The purpose of this research was to determine the procedure for developing an electronic module based on a scientific approach for the chemical bonding topic, as well as to determine whether the developed media is theoretically and practically feasible. This electronic module was designed with students with visual learning styles in mind, and the topics are presented in a scientific manner. The methods were implemented using the Lee and Owens model, which required several steps such as analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results showed that the electronic module was deemed feasible as a digital teaching material by expert judges. Based on practitioner testing during the learning process, this module was effective as a teaching material, as evidenced by 89.28 percent ("Excellent" category) students believing it was simple to understand the topic of chemical bonding.
Participants’ self-identified learning outcomes in an online preceptor education program for health professionals and students
Authors: Bossers Ann , Phelan Shanon , Kinsella Elizabeth Anne , Jenkins Karen , Ferguson Karen , Moosa Taslim , Schurr Susan , Hobson Sandra
Published: January 2022

This case study analysis reports the reflective learning of students and preceptors involved in field experience who accessed an online, free, self-directed educational program (www.preceptor.ca). Six learning outcomes were identified which include: becoming self-aware, fostering communication, valuing relationships, developing new insights, applying new learning to practice, optimizing practice education and experiencing affirmation. Users of the online program tell a story of transformation and that preparation of both student and preceptor for field experience is enhanced. The Preceptor Education program provides an important e-learning option for academic programs and field educators/preceptors in the organisations who collaborate in the preparation of students as future professionals.
The MANDELA model of practice learning
Authors: Tedam Prospera
Published: January 2022

This article introduces the MANDELA model as a new and innovative tool for effectively engaging social work students of black African heritage studying on social work qualifying programmes across England and Wales. The article explores in depth this proposed model drawing upon initial feedback from two critical friends- a white male practice educator and a black African female third year social work student. The potential challenges and strengths of this model are examined, as well as guidance on its use and application within the practice learning environment. The MANDELA model draws upon existing strategies and adds a distinct and unique African flavour, whilst not losing its pedagogic relevance for lecturers, practice educators and students.
The MAGPIE model
Authors: Warren Alison , Taylor Ann , Cahill Mairead , O’Donnell Marie
Published: January 2022

Inter Professional Education (IPE) is not commonplace within Ireland. This paper presents the development and practical application of an IPE placement experience initiated by the University of Limerick. Several factors contributed to its development, including the establishment of posts based within several universities and the health service specifically to facilitate placement education. The MAGPIE model (Meet, Assess, Goal-Set, Plan, Implement and Evaluate) was used as a platform for the case-based IPE sessions involving Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students. Each student experienced 10.5 hours of discussion-based inter-professional activity within a placement and presented an inter-professional case study. The IPE experience was evaluated via focus groups involving students, practice educators and placement facilitators. Strengths of the experience included increased motivation, improved team working skills and development of a greater understanding of professional roles. Recommendations to enhance future case-based IPE sessions are identified.
Involving child protection service users in social work education
Authors: Smith Mary
Published: January 2022

This paper describes an attempt to incorporate the experiences of service user parents who had been involved in child protection services into the programme at a higher education provider in the London area. The aim was to explore their experiences and their perceptions of what social work contact had been positive or helpful. This is a difficult area of practice due to the sensitive and complex nature of social work intervention and engagement. The service users to participate were identified by a practitioner from the local authority. This paper presents an evaluation of this teaching session, and links this teaching tool with a range of current research in the area. Results showed that students reported benefits from being presented with the lived experience of these users. The links between theory and practice were also enhanced.
Deciding to fail
Authors: Duffy Kathleen
Published: January 2022

Within pre-registration nursing education programmes, clinical competence is verified via continuous assessment in practice. Registered nurses who have undertaken mentor preparation assess competence in practice and have a responsibility to confirm that nursing students are capable of safe and effective practice prior to registration. This requires mentors to identify underperforming students and manage the situation appropriately. Drawing on interview data from 10 mentors who had failed a student in practice this paper will highlight the processes, alongside, the difficulties and dilemmas associated with managing a failed assessment successfully. Three key concepts emerging from the data will provide the framework for this paper, namely: identifying the weak student; creating possibilities for success; deciding to fail.Within the concept of ‘Identifying the weak student’ participants discuss how they recognised the early indicators of possible failure. While, ‘Creating possibilities for success’ reveals the strategies mentors used to attempt to facilitate students’ progress. The final concept ‘Deciding to fail’ exposes the emotional consequences for both the mentor and the student of a failed assessment and the importance of debriefing following the event. The paper concludes by discussing the support needs of mentors as this emerged as crucial in the process of managing a failed assessment.
Whose students are they anyway?
Authors: Rawles Joanna
Published: January 2022

This paper draws on case study research which explored the support needs of those involved in social work practice learning in an English local authority. Data was collected through questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with 27 practice educators, students and team managers. Although issues relating to failing students were not intended as the primary focus of the research, this theme dominates the findings from practice educators and team managers. Practice educators cited problematic placements as a key factor in their decision not to continue in the role.A significant contributory factor in the negative impact of the failing experience is the participants’ dissatisfaction with the attitude and approach of the students’ universities. Particularly striking is the perception that universities present an obstruction to a fail decision resulting in students being passed who possibly should not do so. This paper considers whether the different institutional perceptions of the social work student and the organisations’ role in relation to them could be at the root of these difficulties in collaboration and fuel the ‘failure to fail’ debate.
The ‘not yet competent’ student
Authors: Simpson Graeme , Murr Ani
Published: January 2022

The Social Work Reform Board emphasises the need for robust assessment processes and qualified practice educators. Following our analysis of ‘failing – or ‘not yet competent’ students’ - we argue that most students ‘failed’ for reasons other than incompetent practice, which we outline.We conclude by arguing for a robust construction of practice education/assessment, which emphasises doing ‘practice’ in the agency; a return to the notion of a portfolio as a vehicle for assessment, as opposed to the portfolio becoming the assessment; and a greater emphasis upon the practice educator to assess ‘practice, as opposed to shifting the assessment decision to portfolio reading or practice assessment panels Our discussion will contribute to preparations for assessing capability within the new social work degree, and poses challenges to Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and all involved in social work education.
Addressing professional suitability in social work education
Authors: Robertson Jeanette S.
Published: January 2022

Limited research exists pertaining to field education coordinators’ leadership and educational practice in general, or with respect to the specific topic of gatekeeping in social work education. This article presents the results of a Canadian study that investigates the experience and approach of field education coordinators in addressing student professional suitability concerns. This exploratory study consists of a focus group conducted with field education coordinators from across Canada, and an extensive web-based survey questionnaire administered to all current, and some former social work field education coordinators in Canada. In brief, the results of this study reinforce the perception found in social work literature that gatekeeping predominantly falls to the field component of social work education. Findings of the study provide insight into the location of field education within academia; and highlights the important leadership role undertaken by field education coordinators in supporting students, faculty liaisons, field educators, and university administration in addressing concerns related to student professional suitability. Implications for social work education are discussed.
Social work education in the creative arts space
Authors: McCaughan Su , Anderson Michael , Jones Wendy
Published: January 2022

This case study explores how the creative arts can be used in the professional development of student social workers. The study is of a voluntary organisation that works with adults experiencing emotional or psychological distress by helping participants to explore the arts as a means of recovery. The organisation incorporates art and design studios, a community gallery and graphic design service with several community projects including a domestic abuse project, prison project and a hospital in-patient service.Since 2004 the organisation has supported over 40 student social workers in practice learning placements. The project manager and off-site practice educator, supported by the HEI, have been instrumental in developing a practice curriculum.The student social workers develop core professional skills by working with individuals, groups, communities and organisations in a setting that challenges negative assumptions about mental health. The creative arts are used as a vehicle for developing skills in relationship based practice. The study will explore how the placements have evolved; what the student social workers actually do; the effectiveness of the practice experience in preparation for the final placement and the development of their professional identity.
Enhancing the practice learning experiences of BME students: Strategies for practice education
Authors: Tedam Prospera
Published: January 2022

Practice learning, also known as field education or practicum is central to social work education not only in the UK, but also in countries such as the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. It presents students with opportunities to integrate academic learning and practice experience with people, their families, communities and environments, and enables the development and enhancement of key skills and social work values. In England, recent studies have highlighted the disparity between black students and white students in terms of progression and attainment on social work qualifying programmes, and practice placements are becoming notorious as sites of difficulty for many students from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds. This paper focuses on a sub-group (black African students), an ethnic minority group with a unique set of characteristics which have been found to contribute to their specific experiences of practice education in the UK.This paper outlines some strategies which have been proposed by black African students as necessary and central to enhancing their practice learning experiences and outcomes on social work programmes. This article was developed from a paper presented to the International Conference on Practice Learning in Scotland (4-7 April 2014).
Promoting conscious competence by introducing mindfulness to social work students
Authors: Howie Jayne , Innes Debbie , Harvey Paul
Published: January 2022

Given the emotive context of social work practice, acquiring competence can be challenging. Professional aptitude involves prowess in analytical thinking and controlling emotions, however, this can create conflict within the therapeutic relationship. For trainees, analytical thinking and managing emotions are difficult skills to attain and are not always directly taught, leaving individuals to their own devices to develop possibly ineffective, strategies for dealing with complex emotions and resulting stress. As evidence suggests social workers are vulnerable to burnout, thus managing work-related stress becomes a career-long necessity and, if not managed, has serious consequences for organisations and service users and workers themselves. To address this gap, we piloted mindfulness sessions based on Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme (MBSR) with final year social work students. These sessions are being increasingly and successfully used in a wide variety of organisations across the globe and there is an increasing body of research evidencing numerous benefits for those involved. Feedback from our students suggests these sessions produced a number of personal and professional benefits and includes promoting their resilience and conscious competence.
Practice Education Network for Social Work (PENSW): Evaluation of an online resource
Authors: Plenty Jackie , Dix Heidi , Barley Louise
Published: January 2022

The Practice Education Network for Social Work (PENSW) is an online resource for networking and sharing knowledge and information that is accessed by all the professionals and partner agencies involved in providing social work placements and supervising social work students at the University of Suffolk (UOS) in the United Kingdom (UK). This research explored the ease with which such networks can be set up, and offers an evaluation from network members. Given limited national resources and the need to provide more localised resources; this evaluation demonstrates the importance of providing an easily accessible virtual space for organisations and professionals to access resources, network, and share best practice. The findings suggest that all social work training programmes should consider providing a localised network to support the social work placement process by ensuring that supervisors of social work students have access to necessary  documentation, research, and information so that they can effectively fulfil their roles, and stay connected to the programme provider and other professionals involved in social work student practice placements.Keywords: social work placements; supervision; networking; resources; information sharing; practice education.
Book Review
Authors: Tedam Prospera
Published: January 2022

Review of Building Effective Social Work Teams by Judy Foster
Editorial
Authors: Finch Jo
Published: January 2022

Editorial to 15(one)
A study on Validating learning style questionnaire LSQ by measuring students learning style in Asian context
Authors: Yadav Seemant Kumar , Tripathi Vikas
Published: January 2022

Learning Style Questionnaire (LSQ) is most widely used tool for assessing learning style, but there are very little empirical evidences available, addressing its psychometric properties. The present study is an attempt to infuse this disparity by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA).The outcome of the study and its discussion is also given for managerial and academic implications.
Vertically integrating professional competencies in general education through service-learning
Authors: Pellegrino Jeffrey L , Lee Yvonne
Published: January 2022

Systems of practice teaching strive for mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders. Knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for successful functioning in future field settings must be consciously addressed at the beginning of a curriculum. Thus, in this grounded, a priori, qualitative study, we attempted to determine what competencies students might build through a service-learning project incorporated into a second-year undergraduate writing course. We studied the post-project reflections of students participating in a course with a service-learning project and of those participating in a course with a traditional, class-based project. We noted differences in how the students in the service learning project approached the assignment, the outcome, and the collaboration in a manner that is much more reflective of the kinds of professional behaviors they will use in the field than the students who participated in the class-based project. Linking professional practice to the early stages of curriculum provides students with practice thinking critically, problem solving, and building constructive communication. By nature of the recursive service learning project, students began making vertical moves toward bridging general education and professional practices and are, thereby, more likely to engage in more sophisticated professional behaviors once they enter their field environments.
Contemporary dilemmas in social work: The social work degree in England and its implications for practice
Authors: Higgins Martyn
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The social work degree was established in 2002 to improve the status and competency of social workers. However, since then social work education continues to be subject to a series of significant changes. The aim of this study is to identify how the degree can illuminate the dilemmas of contemporary social work practice. A qualitative case study of a social work degree programme in England was undertaken after obtaining ethical approval. Data were collected at two different points in time by means of interviews and focus groups. Interviews were conducted with academics (10), practice educators (8) and academics involved in practice learning (2). Two focus groups were undertaken with service users (11) and three focus groups with students (17). A total of 48 participants were involved in the data collection. A thematic analysis approach using versus coding was adopted. The findings indicated that the social work degree contained inherent contradictions which were reflected in social work practice. The contribution of this study lies in the identification of dichotomies in social work education and practice. Any successful and lasting reform of social work education would have to adopt a critical framework able to address contemporary dilemmas.Keywords: social work degree; social work education; reform; dilemmas
How do we professionalise social work without losing our soul? A reflection on the role and purpose of practice placements within social work education
Authors: Bald Caroline , Howells Aisha
Published: January 2022

A recurring question of social work is its purpose. To change culture or to help the individual.  One drawing on systemic radical social work skills, the other relationship-based social justice skills. Placements are an important part for practicing, developing and consolidating academic learning. It is social work in practice, and the place to hone employability skills. This reflection explores the benefits and challenges of the change considering whether this is towards professionalisation or marketisation.
Practice Note: Supporting Social Work Students with Additional Needs when on Field Placement
Authors: Fearnley Barry , Farah Sarah , McNally Roisin , Simpson Jade
Published: January 2022

This practice note focuses on work undertaken at a UK university to support social work students with additional needs when on their field placement. Following a brief introduction, it will provide an overview of social work field placements, illustrate some of the complexities surrounding field placements when social work students have additional needs, and highlight some of the work undertaken. It will conclude with some areas for further development and recommendations. It is hoped that the Practice Note will generate discussions about the importance of supporting social work students with additional needs when on placement and share good practice.
Review: Working with girls and young women with an autism spectrum condition
Authors: Taylor Val
Published: January 2022

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Linking students and professional associations: A curricular strategy
Authors: Simon Shirley , Grossman Susan F
Published: January 2022

Students in professional social work programs in the United States traditionally receive little direct information about or contact with professional associations. What exposure they do get is haphazard and primarily through extracurricular means. This article describes and evaluates a curricular module to enhance student awareness of and connection to professional associations. The group work classes at a Midwestern United States university were adapted to include a course module addressing the role of professional associations. Components of the module include readings, discussions, presentations and attendance at a professional association meeting. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess the initial impact of this module. The module appears to have had an impact upon students’ knowledge of and appreciation for professional associations. The authors advocate for increased curricular attention to facilitating this connection.Keywords: professional associations; social work curricula; professional education; NASW; MSW education; professional development
The Role of Interprofessional Learning in Developing Transformative Health & Social Work Professionals
Authors: Strudwick Ruth Mary , Harvey-Lloyd Jane Marie , Hadwen Hollie C
Published: January 2022

Interprofessional learning (IPL) is an integral part of all health and social care undergraduate education programmes at our university.  It is widely considered that IPL encourages health and social care students to learn from and about one another and that this process underpins a better understanding not only of their own professional roles but also those of others.  This in turn promotes more effective teamwork, enhances integrated service user pathways and therefore provides improved care for service users.  IPL is transformative as it enables students to consider their role in the interprofessional team rather than focussing on themselves (Schmitt et al., 2011). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the experience of delivering IPL at our university by using examples from our modules in order to highlight and debate the importance of IPL in preparing health and social care students for their professional roles.  The article will describe two IPL modules where students work in interprofessional groups exploring and discussing practice-based case studies.  All of the staff and students involved completed a feedback questionnaire which evaluated their experiences of undertaking the case study exercise.  The impact of these experiences will be discussed in terms of professional development for the students involved and the impact that these learning experiences have on their future roles.  We will argue that these IPL experiences allow students to develop their own professional roles and identity, understand the roles of others and are enabled to provide more holistic care for service users. We believe that working together in interprofessional groups to look at practice-based service user case studies is transformative in that it enables the students to learn from and about other professionals, it equips them with knowledge about one another’s roles and enables them to work together more effectively with other members of the interprofessional team (CAIPE, 2008).  This in turn enables the students to work together for the good of their service users and thereby becoming more compassionate and person-centred professionals.