From acceptance to implementation: student speech-language pathologistsʼ perspectives on using digital technologies in practice
Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
This
qualitative
study
explores
the
perceptions
of
digital
technologies
among
student
speech-language
pathologists
(SLPs)
at
bachelor's
and
master's
levels,
focusing
on
key
factors
influencing
their
acceptance
conditions
fostering
intention
to
use
these
in
future
pathology
services.
A
total
16
SLPs,
all
currently
enrolled
undergraduate
graduate
programs,
participated
this
study.
Their
views
using
were
gathered
through
in-depth
semi-structured
interviews.
The
data
analyzed
thematic
analysis,
guided
by
Unified
Theory
Acceptance
Use
Technology
(UTAUT),
which
examines
how
such
as
performance
expectancy,
effort
social
influence,
facilitating
affect
technology.
findings
revealed
that
students
generally
have
optimistic
technologies,
recognizing
role
sustaining
services
during
emergencies.
Findings
indicate
significantly
shape
SLPs'
intentions
technologies.
Themes
beyond
UTAUT
framework
discovered
study,
confidence
one's
skills
impact
societal
context,
particularly
ongoing
war
Ukraine,
further
emphasize
need
for
comprehensive
strategies
addressing
both
psychological
practical
dimensions
technology
adoption.
These
should
ensure
SLPs
are
equipped
with
necessary
skills,
confidence,
support
integrate
tools
effectively
professional
practice.
Participants
emphasized
critical
importance
institutional
support,
training,
access
adequate
resources
facilitate
successful
integration.
Язык: Английский
Anxiety among Ukrainian academic staff during wartime
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024
The
ongoing
war
in
Ukraine
has
significantly
impacted
the
mental
health
of
academic
staff,
with
anxiety
emerging
as
a
predominant
issue.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
prevalence
and
severity
generalized
disorder
(GAD)
among
Ukrainian
staff
determine
influence
sociodemographic
factors,
such
gender,
age,
migration
status,
scientific
degree,
job
title,
on
levels.
research
was
conducted
using
cross-sectional
online
survey
between
December
2023
February
2024.
sample
included
429
participants
from
various
universities,
representing
both
male
female
holding
positions
assistants,
senior
lecturers,
associate
professors,
full
professors.
findings
revealed
that
44.3%
experienced
moderately
severe
anxiety,
due
full-scale
being
significant
predictor
higher
Notably,
exhibited
levels
than
their
counterparts,
contrary
typical
peacetime
trends,
suggesting
wartime
responsibilities
societal
expectations
may
play
crucial
role.
data
underscore
need
for
targeted
support,
particularly
displaced
highlight
importance
developing
gender-specific
interventions.
These
insights
are
vital
informing
policies
support
programs
enhance
staff's
productivity
conflict
zones,
ensuring
continuity
quality
during
after
war.
Язык: Английский
Organizational adaptation for inclusive education in universities amidst war
Journal of Governance and Regulation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2, special issue), С. 339 - 353
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
In
the
evolving
landscape
of
Ukrainian
higher
education,
implementing
inclusive
education
is
both
a
challenge
and
an
opportunity,
intensified
by
backdrop
war
post-war
recovery.
This
study,
centered
on
experiences
Berdyansk
State
Pedagogical
University,
displaced
borderless
institution,
seeks
to
understand
unique
hurdles
prospects
in
this
journey.
Engaging
with
36
management
representatives
across
four
hierarchical
levels,
research
sheds
light
effective
strategies
ensure
equal
access
for
individuals
special
educational
needs.
Key
findings
highlight
pivotal
role
digitalization
(Shuayb,
2020),
importance
adhering
European
standards
(Veidemane
et
al.,
2021),
transformative
potential
“university
without
walls”
concept.
These
insights
offer
deep
understanding
present
scenario
chart
path
forward,
emphasizing
collaborative,
adaptive,
globally
informed
approaches.
The
outcomes
are
crucial
policymakers,
educators,
global
academic
community,
providing
nuanced
conflict-affected
settings
underscoring
challenges.
Язык: Английский
EXTENDED COMMENTARY—Navigating the labyrinth of youth return to deoccupied territories in Ukraine: Stakeholders, strategies, and ethical imperatives
World Affairs,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Abstract
The
war
in
Ukraine
has
been
ongoing
for
over
two
years.
As
territories
that
were
captured
at
the
beginning
of
conflict
are
being
deoccupied,
pressing
issue
repopulating
these
areas
emerges,
especially
concerning
youth.
In
this
commentary,
we
critically
examine
tripartite
cooperation
among
universities,
governments,
and
local
self‐government
bodies
as
a
critical
mechanism
encouraging
return
young
people
to
Ukraine's
deoccupied
territories.
Considering
inevitable
exodus
youth
due
occupation,
underscore
importance
early
strategy
conceptualization
their
return.
discussion
analyzes
roles
responsibilities
all
key
stakeholders,
necessity
balance
national
directives
with
autonomy,
ethical
imperatives
should
guide
such
endeavors.
Although
centered
on
Ukrainian
context,
insights
from
research
may
prove
valuable
other
regions
encountering
similar
challenges
amidst
globalization.
Язык: Английский
From Resistance to Acceptance: The Role of Higher Education in the Integration of STEM Education for Sustainable Development
Journal for STEM Education Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
Язык: Английский
War, Researchers, and Anxiety: Evidence from Ukraine
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
Abstract
The
ongoing
war
in
Ukraine
has
significantly
impacted
the
mental
health
of
academic
researchers,
with
anxiety
emerging
as
a
predominant
issue.
This
study
assessed
prevalence
and
severity
generalized
disorder
(GAD)
among
Ukrainian
researchers
during
conflict,
considering
factors
such
gender,
age,
migration
status,
scientific
degree,
job
title.
findings
revealed
that
44.3%
participants
experienced
moderately
severe
to
anxiety,
due
full-scale
being
significant
predictor
higher
levels.
Notably,
male
exhibit
levels
than
their
female
counterparts,
contrary
typical
peacetime
trends,
suggesting
wartime
responsibilities
societal
expectations
may
play
crucial
role.
data
underscore
need
for
targeted
support,
particularly
displaced
highlight
importance
developing
gender-specific
interventions.
These
insights
are
vital
informing
policies
support
programs
enhance
researchers'
productivity
conflict
zones,
ensuring
continuity
quality
research
after
war.
Язык: Английский
A cross-specialization study of pre-service teachers’ perception of STEM education
International Journal of Science Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 27
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
This
article
investigates
STEM
education
perceptions
among
pre-service
teachers
from
various
specialties
at
a
pedagogical
university
in
Ukraine,
highlighting
its
role
addressing
socio-economic
and
environmental
challenges
of
the
country.
The
study
aims
to
understand
how
view
integration
into
their
professional
activity.
Key
findings
indicate
that
while
there
is
general
positive
attitude
towards
education,
significant
variations
exist
across
different
specialties.
Pre-service
'Science'
'Early
Childhood
Primary
Education'
categories
demonstrate
higher
engagement
with
STEM-oriented
tasks
compared
those
'Arts
Humanities'
'Social
Sciences'
categories.
research
reveals
gap
teachers'
understanding
STEM's
interdisciplinary
nature,
often
associating
it
primarily
technological
innovations.
identifies
several
barriers
effective
implementation
including
limited
resources,
insufficient
knowledge
teachers,
lack
appropriate
teaching
materials.
To
address
these
challenges,
suggests
enhancing
courses,
providing
development
for
fostering
collaboration
industry.
Overall,
underscores
importance
aligning
needs
emphasising
developing
critical
skills
future
educators
contributing
Ukraine's
recovery.
Язык: Английский
Employment of young people with disabilities: The potential of social partnership of universities, municipalities and the labor market of Ukraine
Work,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 17
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2024
BACKGROUND:
This
study
analyzed
the
existing
global
experience
of
university
and
labor
market
partnerships
concerning
employment
youth
with
disabilities.
It
was
found
that
current
cooperation
models
are
implemented
locally,
in
a
fragmented
manner,
limited
to
interactions
between
universities
large
enterprises.
OBJECTIVE:
The
research
aimed
explore
state
meeting
needs
students
disabilities
terms
providing
educational
services
opportunities
analyze
interaction
universities,
municipalities,
improve
for
young
people
METHODS:
considered
survey
three
target
groups
from
different
regions
Ukraine
(105
disabilities,
321
faculty
members,
102
enterprise
managers)
conducted
satisfaction
employing
RESULTS:
findings
indicated
lack
coordination
among
stakeholders,
an
absence
systematization,
organization
addressing
issue
improving
enabled
identification
desired
connections
subjects
social
partnership.
A
partnership
model
developed
CONCLUSION:
results
promising,
as
implementing
will
broadly
impact
society.
Язык: Английский