To gain an in-depth understanding of China’s urban labor market,the Institute of Population and Labor Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(IPLE-CASS)conducted the fifth wave of the China Urban Labor Su...To gain an in-depth understanding of China’s urban labor market,the Institute of Population and Labor Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(IPLE-CASS)conducted the fifth wave of the China Urban Labor Survey in 2023,which covers eight major representative cities.The survey collected 9,122 household questionnaires and 26,145 individual questionnaires from 381 neighborhood committees.Based on this data,the report systematically analyzes employment,wages,educational attainment,and social security among China’s urban workforce.Key findings include an inverted U-shaped age pattern of labor force participation,with a widening gender gap after childbearing age.Additionally,job search methods combine market-based channels with traditional social networks.Notably,the gender wage gap persists and widens over the life cycle,while employed women now have higher average years of schooling than men.Rural-to-urban migrants show higher labor force participation rates but remain disadvantaged in wages,education,and social security coverage.Thus,this survey provides a comprehensive picture of the structural characteristics and challenges of China’s urban labor market,providing a solid data foundation for academic research and public policy design.展开更多
WHEN the first prize winner for a prestigious jewelry design competition was announced, silence reigned in the hall. Those present were surprised by the final result, because the winner was not a European or an Americ...WHEN the first prize winner for a prestigious jewelry design competition was announced, silence reigned in the hall. Those present were surprised by the final result, because the winner was not a European or an American designer, but a Chinese woman named Li Fangfang. It was 1989, and in celebration of its branch company’s 50th anniversary in the United States, Van Cleef and Arpels,展开更多
It’s learned from the Guizhou Provincial Commission of Economy and Information Technology on January18 that by the end of December 2017,the Guizhou Province’s non-ferrous industry had recorded total assets of RMB 77...It’s learned from the Guizhou Provincial Commission of Economy and Information Technology on January18 that by the end of December 2017,the Guizhou Province’s non-ferrous industry had recorded total assets of RMB 77 billion,an increase of 1.33 times compared to the end of 2013,showing an overall trend of steady growth.It’s reported that Guizhou’s non-ferrous industry is dominated by aluminum and aluminum processing and also covers the mining,dressing。展开更多
The rapid advancement of the bioeconomy imposes increasingly stringent demands on bioengineering education.Drawing on data from the 2025 Chinese Undergraduate Employment Report and related sources,this study revealed ...The rapid advancement of the bioeconomy imposes increasingly stringent demands on bioengineering education.Drawing on data from the 2025 Chinese Undergraduate Employment Report and related sources,this study revealed that while employment placement rates for bioengineering graduates remain stable,starting salaries exhibit limited growth and career trajectories lack clarity.These challenges originate from a curriculum lagging behind technological progress,inadequate practical training,and a mismatch between student competencies and industry expectations.To address these issues,this paper proposed a strategic framework grounded in"demand-driven design,industry-education integration,and competence-centered development".Key strategies include dynamic curriculum renewal,collaborative university-industry training,holistic competency development,and personalized student support,which collectively aim at enhancing graduates employment competitiveness and long-term professional sustainability.展开更多
December 2024 China boosts opportunities for people living with disabilities China has reached fruitful results of improving the living quality of disabled people by boosting their employment and enabling them to get ...December 2024 China boosts opportunities for people living with disabilities China has reached fruitful results of improving the living quality of disabled people by boosting their employment and enabling them to get easier access to barrier-free services.The China Disabled Persons’Federation said so far,the nation has about 85 million people living with disabilities.展开更多
In recent years,a new generation of robots integrated with artificial intelligence has rapidly proliferated across China.Drawing on firm-level tax survey data(2010-2016),city-level data(1999-2019),and micro-data from ...In recent years,a new generation of robots integrated with artificial intelligence has rapidly proliferated across China.Drawing on firm-level tax survey data(2010-2016),city-level data(1999-2019),and micro-data from the China Labor-force Dynamics Survey(2012-2018),this paper constructs an instrumental variable based on city-level robot penetration to investigate the regional employment effects of robot adoption from multiple perspectives.The main findings are as follows:(1)Widespread robot adoption significantly strengthens the market position of incumbent firms,supports overall employment growth within these firms,and facilitates labor reallocation across sectors,with labor tending to shift toward industries characterized by larger average firm size.(2)Evidence at both the aggregated level and the individual level shows that while robot adoption markedly improves firm productivity,it slows the pace of job creation while simultaneously reducing job displacement.As a result,labor mobility at the regional level shows a declining trend.(3)Robot adoption generates significant market spillover effects.It fosters employment growth among incumbent firms but tends to slow the pace of entry of new firms,an important mechanism behind the observed deceleration in regional employment growth.(4)Heterogeneity analysis reveals that robots have a greater impact on job transitions for highly educated and middle-aged workers,increasing their preference for stable employment.No significant differences are found across occupational types or between genders in terms of job mobility impacts.展开更多
As an old Chinese saying goes,knowledge changes fate.An ordinary college student carries expectations of several generations of his or her family.Consequently,a vast majority of high school graduates applying for coll...As an old Chinese saying goes,knowledge changes fate.An ordinary college student carries expectations of several generations of his or her family.Consequently,a vast majority of high school graduates applying for college prefer to choose colleges and majors with good employment prospects.Two years ago,facing hundreds of majors,I was caught in a dilemma.Law seemed appealing,as it could offer a high income and a worry-free life.展开更多
In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this bus...In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this business six months ago,I enjoy being my own boss.I now earn a steady income,support my family,and provide jobs for others,”he told ChinAfrica.展开更多
Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many comm...Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many communities,infertility is regarded as a sign of personal failure,where individuals are blamed for their inability to conceive[2].It is not an unusual practice that people with infertility are excluded from social rituals like baby showers or functions related to parenthood[2].Women are generally considered solely responsible for the condition,while in reality,it can equally affect men[2].On the other hand,men experiencing infertility are subjected to mockery for a reduced sense of masculinity[3].In many communities and cultures,infertility is viewed as a genuine reason for relationship strain and eventually divorce[2].Amid the fear that people will judge them,many couples hide their infertility struggles,and this further plays an important role in increasing stigma[2,3].Further,in some organizations,employers might not consider infertile persons for promotion under the assumption that they do not have many financial responsibilities[3].展开更多
Objective:To explore the associations between income levels,employment risk,lifestyles,occupational stress,and male fertility.Methods:This cross-sectional study analyzed 294 men seeking fertility treatment at fertilit...Objective:To explore the associations between income levels,employment risk,lifestyles,occupational stress,and male fertility.Methods:This cross-sectional study analyzed 294 men seeking fertility treatment at fertility clinics in Terengganu,Pahang,and Kuala Lumpur from November 2021 to June 2023.Data were collected through structured questionnaires covering income levels,lifestyles,employment risks,occupational stress,and semen quality.Multinomial logistic regression was employed to assess predictors of semen quality,with crude and adjusted odds ratios(OR)reported.Results:The lower-income group exhibited higher odds of having abnormal semen quality compared to normal semen quality.Specifically,these participants were more likely to experience azoospermia[crude OR 6.68,95%confidence interval(CI)1.84-52.63;adjusted OR 6.26,95%CI 1.76-51.38],indicating a link between low income and infertility issues.Lifestyle factors did not show significant associations with semen abnormalities after adjustment.High employment risks had significant associations with oligozoospermia after adjustment(crude OR 5.50,95%CI 2.14-14.11;adjusted OR 5.15,95%CI 1.93-13.71),while high occupational stress was linked to asthenozoospermia(crude OR 2.26,95%CI 1.09-4.68;adjusted OR 2.25,95%CI 1.07-4.69).Conclusions:The findings underscore the influence of socioeconomic and occupational factors on male fertility,showing associations between lower income levels,high-risk occupations,and semen abnormalities.In contrast,lifestyle factors did not show significant associations with semen abnormalities after adjustment.Nevertheless,the current findings should be further confirmed through more extensive studies focusing on abnormal semen and lifestyle factors.展开更多
Background:Employment can support the recovery of individuals with Severe Mental Disorders by promoting autonomy,reducing hospital admissions and associated costs,fostering social connections,and providing structure t...Background:Employment can support the recovery of individuals with Severe Mental Disorders by promoting autonomy,reducing hospital admissions and associated costs,fostering social connections,and providing structure to their daily lives.The objective of this pilot study was to analyse job satisfaction and perceived social support in people with severe mental disorders who are users of an Employment Guidance and Support Service in southern Spain.Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional pilot study was carried out with a sample of 39 workers with mental disorders from the province of Huelva(southern Spain)who were users of the Employment Guidance and Support Service of the Regional Government of Andalusia(Spain).Perceived Organisational Support was assessed with the Spanish short version of the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support and the S10/12 Job Satisfaction Questionnaire.Results:As findings,87.2%of the sample reported high levels of job satisfaction,and 61.5%of the subjects surveyed perceived high levels of support.Regarding the variable Perceived Support,84%of workers from ordinary companies and 50%of those from Special Employment Centres(SECs)considered that they had sufficient support.There was a positive correlation between support and satisfaction(Spearman’s Rho=0.423).Conclusion:The results suggest a positive relationship between support and satisfaction,warranting further longitudinal research with larger samples.This pilot study provides preliminary insights into the relationship between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction among workers with severe mental disorders.展开更多
This study explored the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety among Chinese college students,as well as the mediating and moderating effects of psychological resilience and career adapta...This study explored the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety among Chinese college students,as well as the mediating and moderating effects of psychological resilience and career adaptability on this relationship.A total of 1928 college students(females=1371,mean age=20.42,SD=1.05)completed the Perceived Social Support Scale,Employment Anxiety Questionnaire,Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale.Mediation analysis results showed that psychological resilience mediated the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety for lower employment anxiety.Career adaptability moderated the mediating effect of psychological resilience for lower employment anxiety than with either of the variables alone.Thefindings are consistent with cognitive diathesis-stress theory and career construction theory which propose that individuals’cognitive structures and psychological predispositions interact with environmental stressors to shape their career development and psychological well-being.Essentially,students who have a robust social support system,high career adaptability,and are psychologically resilient are less likely to experience employment anxiety.展开更多
Objective:The objective of this research is to thoroughly investigate the extent of mutual interference among clinical internships,postgraduate entrance examinations,and employment by examining engineering contradicti...Objective:The objective of this research is to thoroughly investigate the extent of mutual interference among clinical internships,postgraduate entrance examinations,and employment by examining engineering contradictions,thus offering theoretical insights and guidance for medical students to attain high-quality outcomes in clinical internships.Methods:A combination of literature reviews,questionnaires,interviews,and observations of internships was utilized,followed by a statistical analysis to assess the levels of interference among the three factors.Results:The senior participants achieved significantly higher scores than their junior counterparts in evaluations of comprehensive humanistic quality,understanding professional values,communication abilities,clinical skills,and attitudes towards learning,with differences that were statistically significant(p<0.05).After applying an interactive training approach that merges early clinical practice with foundational medical education,both groups displayed notable enhancements in activity content,formats,instructor attitudes,clinical performance,and the blending of theory with practice(p<0.05).Conclusion:By emphasizing‘early clinical’education,students are effectively engaged in clinical practice through active involvement,leading to feedback-oriented training.This strategy not only improves the overall quality of internships but also reduces the risk of scheduling conflicts with postgraduate entrance examinations and employment opportunities.展开更多
Objective:To assess the employability of Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN)graduates from a Catholic university in the Philippines,focusing on identifying program strengths,weaknesses,and relevance in preparing gradu...Objective:To assess the employability of Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN)graduates from a Catholic university in the Philippines,focusing on identifying program strengths,weaknesses,and relevance in preparing graduates for the nursing profession.Nursing education plays a crucial role in shaping the employability and competence of graduates,particularly in the dynamic healthcare landscape of the Philippines.Evaluating the employability of BSN graduates provides essential insights into program effectiveness and relevance,contributing to ongoing discussions in nursing education and practice.Methods:Employing a mixed-methods approach,this study involved surveying recent BSN graduates to profile their employment status,employer types,positions held,workplace characteristics,job search experiences,income levels,and alignment of current jobs with the BSN program.Additionally,the study evaluated the relevance of BSN competencies and gathered feedback from graduates to identify program strengths and weaknesses.The study utilized a survey instrument and qualitative analysis techniques to analyze the data.Results:The findings indicate that a majority of BSN graduates secured regular employment,predominantly in private institutions as staff nurses,both nationally and internationally.Most graduates attained employment within 6 months of graduation,with favorable income levels and job roles aligning with the BSN program’s objectives.The competencies acquired during the BSN program were found to align with contemporary nursing demands,highlighting the program’s effectiveness.Notable strengths included patient-centered care and critical thinking skills,while weaknesses encompassed limited clinical exposure and faculty support.Conclusions:The study highlights the importance of nursing education in facilitating the employability of graduates and meeting the evolving demands of the healthcare sector.It affirms the relevance and effectiveness of the BSN program at the Catholic university studied.Recommendations include allocating resources to address identified weaknesses and further strengthen program strengths,ultimately enhancing nursing education and practice.展开更多
This study investigated proactive personality effects on employment preparation and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and career exploration behaviors in this relationship.The study sample comprised 445 university ...This study investigated proactive personality effects on employment preparation and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and career exploration behaviors in this relationship.The study sample comprised 445 university students(68.3%female;aged 20 to 24)from a university in central China.The participants completed measures to assess proactive personality,employment preparation,self-efficacy,and career exploration behaviors.Structural equation modeling analysis results indicated that proactive personality predicted higher employment preparation;Self-efficacy and career exploration behaviors partially mediated this relationship.Specifically,career exploration behaviors had a stronger mediating effect than self-efficacy on the total effect(34.71%vs.28.89%).The findings suggest proactive personality is key to employment preparation through self-belief and willingness to explore the job market.Higher education career counseling and mental health education programs should provide targeted training to promote career exploration by the student’s personal attributes for best match employment preparation.展开更多
With the continuous increase in the number of university graduates and the intensification of structural contradictions in the job market,employment guidance in local universities faces significant challenges.Based on...With the continuous increase in the number of university graduates and the intensification of structural contradictions in the job market,employment guidance in local universities faces significant challenges.Based on the theory of digital transformation in education and the application framework of artificial intelligence(AI),this paper explores pathways for AI to enhance the quality of employment guidance in local universities,using employment data of university graduates in Sichuan Province and relevant policy orientations.Through case analysis,survey data,and theoretical research,the study finds that AI can optimize employment guidance processes and improve job-person matching efficiency through intelligent matching,personalized recommendations,and data-driven decision-making mechanisms,thereby facilitating the alignment between talent cultivation in universities and industry demands.The study proposes the construction of an“AI+Employment”ecosystem,the refinement of intelligent evaluation models,and the deepening of university-enterprise collaboration,providing theoretical foundations and practical references for the reform of local university employment guidance systems.展开更多
SELECTED REMARKS OF CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING On 28 March,Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing.He welcomed them to China,and commended them for th...SELECTED REMARKS OF CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING On 28 March,Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing.He welcomed them to China,and commended them for their long-standing commitment to cooperation with China.President Xi Jinping noted that foreign businesses and investment in China have driven economic growth and employment,boosted technological and managerial progress,and facilitated reform and opening up.展开更多
As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized da...As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized data from China Household Finance Survey(CHFS)and China Statistical Yearbook to construct a multi-dimensional relative poverty index system and an evaluation index system for rural e-commerce development.A fixed-effect model was employed to test the direct impact,and an intermediary-effect model was used to analyze the mechanism.The study found that rural e-commerce effectively alleviated multidimensional relative poverty among farmers,with varying effects across different dimensions.Notably,improving digital payment levels and non-agricultural employment were effective means by which rural e-commerce mitigated this poverty.However,the impact of rural e-commerce showed regional heterogeneity.Based on these findings,this research offered a series of countermeasures and suggestions.展开更多
This study examined the effects of design thinking pedagogy on undergraduates’career decision-making selfefficacy and employability in career education.Using a quasi-experimental design,Chinese college students(N=93)...This study examined the effects of design thinking pedagogy on undergraduates’career decision-making selfefficacy and employability in career education.Using a quasi-experimental design,Chinese college students(N=93)were participants in two wings.The experimental group(n=47)received the design thinking pedagogy,while the control group(n=46)followed the regularly teacher-centered method.The students completed the career decision-making self-efficacy scale and employability scale before and after the intervention.Independent samples t-test results showed that design thinking pedagogy significantly improves students’career decision-making self-efficacy and employability.The ANCOVA results showed that the pretest scores of career decision-making self-efficacy and employability had no significant association with the experimental intervention.There was no interaction between the treatment and pretest scores.It would seem that experimental design thinking pedagogy implemented in career guidance courses has little effect compared to the usual course presentation.Nonetheless,prospects for the implementation of design thinking-guided learning activities to support interdisciplinary learning for improved higher education and career development outcomes need further exploration.展开更多
In the first two months,a package of exist ing and incremental policies continued to take effect,industrial and service sectors grew rapidly,consumpt ion and investment continued to improve,employment was generally st...In the first two months,a package of exist ing and incremental policies continued to take effect,industrial and service sectors grew rapidly,consumpt ion and investment continued to improve,employment was generally stable,and new quality productive forces grew and thrived.The national economy got off to a steady start with new and positive development momentum.展开更多
基金supported by the Special Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)“The Uniqueness of China’s Demographic Transition,Its Economic Impact,and Policy Implications”(Grant No.72141310)the Major Economic and Social Survey Project of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(CASS)“China Urban Labor Survey”(Grant No.GQDC2023022)the Comprehensive Grant of CASS Affiliated Institute Laboratories“Population Simulation and Employment Monitoring Laboratory”(Grant No.2024SYZH008).
文摘To gain an in-depth understanding of China’s urban labor market,the Institute of Population and Labor Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(IPLE-CASS)conducted the fifth wave of the China Urban Labor Survey in 2023,which covers eight major representative cities.The survey collected 9,122 household questionnaires and 26,145 individual questionnaires from 381 neighborhood committees.Based on this data,the report systematically analyzes employment,wages,educational attainment,and social security among China’s urban workforce.Key findings include an inverted U-shaped age pattern of labor force participation,with a widening gender gap after childbearing age.Additionally,job search methods combine market-based channels with traditional social networks.Notably,the gender wage gap persists and widens over the life cycle,while employed women now have higher average years of schooling than men.Rural-to-urban migrants show higher labor force participation rates but remain disadvantaged in wages,education,and social security coverage.Thus,this survey provides a comprehensive picture of the structural characteristics and challenges of China’s urban labor market,providing a solid data foundation for academic research and public policy design.
文摘WHEN the first prize winner for a prestigious jewelry design competition was announced, silence reigned in the hall. Those present were surprised by the final result, because the winner was not a European or an American designer, but a Chinese woman named Li Fangfang. It was 1989, and in celebration of its branch company’s 50th anniversary in the United States, Van Cleef and Arpels,
文摘It’s learned from the Guizhou Provincial Commission of Economy and Information Technology on January18 that by the end of December 2017,the Guizhou Province’s non-ferrous industry had recorded total assets of RMB 77 billion,an increase of 1.33 times compared to the end of 2013,showing an overall trend of steady growth.It’s reported that Guizhou’s non-ferrous industry is dominated by aluminum and aluminum processing and also covers the mining,dressing。
基金Supported by Undergraduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Chengdu University(XJJG-20242025228)Sichuan Genuine Medicinal Materials and Traditional Chinese Medicine Innovation Team(SCCXTD-2025-19)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2021YFYZ0012).
文摘The rapid advancement of the bioeconomy imposes increasingly stringent demands on bioengineering education.Drawing on data from the 2025 Chinese Undergraduate Employment Report and related sources,this study revealed that while employment placement rates for bioengineering graduates remain stable,starting salaries exhibit limited growth and career trajectories lack clarity.These challenges originate from a curriculum lagging behind technological progress,inadequate practical training,and a mismatch between student competencies and industry expectations.To address these issues,this paper proposed a strategic framework grounded in"demand-driven design,industry-education integration,and competence-centered development".Key strategies include dynamic curriculum renewal,collaborative university-industry training,holistic competency development,and personalized student support,which collectively aim at enhancing graduates employment competitiveness and long-term professional sustainability.
文摘December 2024 China boosts opportunities for people living with disabilities China has reached fruitful results of improving the living quality of disabled people by boosting their employment and enabling them to get easier access to barrier-free services.The China Disabled Persons’Federation said so far,the nation has about 85 million people living with disabilities.
基金“World Economic Forecasting and Policy Simulation Lab”of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(CASS)(Grant No.2024SYZH003).
文摘In recent years,a new generation of robots integrated with artificial intelligence has rapidly proliferated across China.Drawing on firm-level tax survey data(2010-2016),city-level data(1999-2019),and micro-data from the China Labor-force Dynamics Survey(2012-2018),this paper constructs an instrumental variable based on city-level robot penetration to investigate the regional employment effects of robot adoption from multiple perspectives.The main findings are as follows:(1)Widespread robot adoption significantly strengthens the market position of incumbent firms,supports overall employment growth within these firms,and facilitates labor reallocation across sectors,with labor tending to shift toward industries characterized by larger average firm size.(2)Evidence at both the aggregated level and the individual level shows that while robot adoption markedly improves firm productivity,it slows the pace of job creation while simultaneously reducing job displacement.As a result,labor mobility at the regional level shows a declining trend.(3)Robot adoption generates significant market spillover effects.It fosters employment growth among incumbent firms but tends to slow the pace of entry of new firms,an important mechanism behind the observed deceleration in regional employment growth.(4)Heterogeneity analysis reveals that robots have a greater impact on job transitions for highly educated and middle-aged workers,increasing their preference for stable employment.No significant differences are found across occupational types or between genders in terms of job mobility impacts.
文摘As an old Chinese saying goes,knowledge changes fate.An ordinary college student carries expectations of several generations of his or her family.Consequently,a vast majority of high school graduates applying for college prefer to choose colleges and majors with good employment prospects.Two years ago,facing hundreds of majors,I was caught in a dilemma.Law seemed appealing,as it could offer a high income and a worry-free life.
文摘In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this business six months ago,I enjoy being my own boss.I now earn a steady income,support my family,and provide jobs for others,”he told ChinAfrica.
文摘Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many communities,infertility is regarded as a sign of personal failure,where individuals are blamed for their inability to conceive[2].It is not an unusual practice that people with infertility are excluded from social rituals like baby showers or functions related to parenthood[2].Women are generally considered solely responsible for the condition,while in reality,it can equally affect men[2].On the other hand,men experiencing infertility are subjected to mockery for a reduced sense of masculinity[3].In many communities and cultures,infertility is viewed as a genuine reason for relationship strain and eventually divorce[2].Amid the fear that people will judge them,many couples hide their infertility struggles,and this further plays an important role in increasing stigma[2,3].Further,in some organizations,employers might not consider infertile persons for promotion under the assumption that they do not have many financial responsibilities[3].
基金supported by Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)under the reference code FRGS/1/2020/SS0/UMT/02/3 and vote number 59637.
文摘Objective:To explore the associations between income levels,employment risk,lifestyles,occupational stress,and male fertility.Methods:This cross-sectional study analyzed 294 men seeking fertility treatment at fertility clinics in Terengganu,Pahang,and Kuala Lumpur from November 2021 to June 2023.Data were collected through structured questionnaires covering income levels,lifestyles,employment risks,occupational stress,and semen quality.Multinomial logistic regression was employed to assess predictors of semen quality,with crude and adjusted odds ratios(OR)reported.Results:The lower-income group exhibited higher odds of having abnormal semen quality compared to normal semen quality.Specifically,these participants were more likely to experience azoospermia[crude OR 6.68,95%confidence interval(CI)1.84-52.63;adjusted OR 6.26,95%CI 1.76-51.38],indicating a link between low income and infertility issues.Lifestyle factors did not show significant associations with semen abnormalities after adjustment.High employment risks had significant associations with oligozoospermia after adjustment(crude OR 5.50,95%CI 2.14-14.11;adjusted OR 5.15,95%CI 1.93-13.71),while high occupational stress was linked to asthenozoospermia(crude OR 2.26,95%CI 1.09-4.68;adjusted OR 2.25,95%CI 1.07-4.69).Conclusions:The findings underscore the influence of socioeconomic and occupational factors on male fertility,showing associations between lower income levels,high-risk occupations,and semen abnormalities.In contrast,lifestyle factors did not show significant associations with semen abnormalities after adjustment.Nevertheless,the current findings should be further confirmed through more extensive studies focusing on abnormal semen and lifestyle factors.
文摘Background:Employment can support the recovery of individuals with Severe Mental Disorders by promoting autonomy,reducing hospital admissions and associated costs,fostering social connections,and providing structure to their daily lives.The objective of this pilot study was to analyse job satisfaction and perceived social support in people with severe mental disorders who are users of an Employment Guidance and Support Service in southern Spain.Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional pilot study was carried out with a sample of 39 workers with mental disorders from the province of Huelva(southern Spain)who were users of the Employment Guidance and Support Service of the Regional Government of Andalusia(Spain).Perceived Organisational Support was assessed with the Spanish short version of the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support and the S10/12 Job Satisfaction Questionnaire.Results:As findings,87.2%of the sample reported high levels of job satisfaction,and 61.5%of the subjects surveyed perceived high levels of support.Regarding the variable Perceived Support,84%of workers from ordinary companies and 50%of those from Special Employment Centres(SECs)considered that they had sufficient support.There was a positive correlation between support and satisfaction(Spearman’s Rho=0.423).Conclusion:The results suggest a positive relationship between support and satisfaction,warranting further longitudinal research with larger samples.This pilot study provides preliminary insights into the relationship between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction among workers with severe mental disorders.
基金Research on the Factors Influencing“Slow Employment”of College Students from the Perspective of CIP Theory in the 2023 Academic Research Project(Provincial and Ministerial Project Cultivation Project)of Zhejiang Agricultural Business College(KY202336)2024 Annual Special Task Project of Humanities and Social Science Research of the Ministry of Education“Research on the Psychological Mechanism and Effective Coping Strategies of“Social Anxiety”among College Students”(Research on College Counselors)(24JDSZ3017)“Major Humanities and Social Sciences Research Projects in Zhejiang”Higher Education Institutions(2024GH082).
文摘This study explored the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety among Chinese college students,as well as the mediating and moderating effects of psychological resilience and career adaptability on this relationship.A total of 1928 college students(females=1371,mean age=20.42,SD=1.05)completed the Perceived Social Support Scale,Employment Anxiety Questionnaire,Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale.Mediation analysis results showed that psychological resilience mediated the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety for lower employment anxiety.Career adaptability moderated the mediating effect of psychological resilience for lower employment anxiety than with either of the variables alone.Thefindings are consistent with cognitive diathesis-stress theory and career construction theory which propose that individuals’cognitive structures and psychological predispositions interact with environmental stressors to shape their career development and psychological well-being.Essentially,students who have a robust social support system,high career adaptability,and are psychologically resilient are less likely to experience employment anxiety.
基金Ministry of Education Industry-University Cooperative Education Program(Project No.:231002999080311)Xinxiang Medical University Education and Teaching Reform Research(Project No.:2021-XYJG-100)。
文摘Objective:The objective of this research is to thoroughly investigate the extent of mutual interference among clinical internships,postgraduate entrance examinations,and employment by examining engineering contradictions,thus offering theoretical insights and guidance for medical students to attain high-quality outcomes in clinical internships.Methods:A combination of literature reviews,questionnaires,interviews,and observations of internships was utilized,followed by a statistical analysis to assess the levels of interference among the three factors.Results:The senior participants achieved significantly higher scores than their junior counterparts in evaluations of comprehensive humanistic quality,understanding professional values,communication abilities,clinical skills,and attitudes towards learning,with differences that were statistically significant(p<0.05).After applying an interactive training approach that merges early clinical practice with foundational medical education,both groups displayed notable enhancements in activity content,formats,instructor attitudes,clinical performance,and the blending of theory with practice(p<0.05).Conclusion:By emphasizing‘early clinical’education,students are effectively engaged in clinical practice through active involvement,leading to feedback-oriented training.This strategy not only improves the overall quality of internships but also reduces the risk of scheduling conflicts with postgraduate entrance examinations and employment opportunities.
文摘Objective:To assess the employability of Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN)graduates from a Catholic university in the Philippines,focusing on identifying program strengths,weaknesses,and relevance in preparing graduates for the nursing profession.Nursing education plays a crucial role in shaping the employability and competence of graduates,particularly in the dynamic healthcare landscape of the Philippines.Evaluating the employability of BSN graduates provides essential insights into program effectiveness and relevance,contributing to ongoing discussions in nursing education and practice.Methods:Employing a mixed-methods approach,this study involved surveying recent BSN graduates to profile their employment status,employer types,positions held,workplace characteristics,job search experiences,income levels,and alignment of current jobs with the BSN program.Additionally,the study evaluated the relevance of BSN competencies and gathered feedback from graduates to identify program strengths and weaknesses.The study utilized a survey instrument and qualitative analysis techniques to analyze the data.Results:The findings indicate that a majority of BSN graduates secured regular employment,predominantly in private institutions as staff nurses,both nationally and internationally.Most graduates attained employment within 6 months of graduation,with favorable income levels and job roles aligning with the BSN program’s objectives.The competencies acquired during the BSN program were found to align with contemporary nursing demands,highlighting the program’s effectiveness.Notable strengths included patient-centered care and critical thinking skills,while weaknesses encompassed limited clinical exposure and faculty support.Conclusions:The study highlights the importance of nursing education in facilitating the employability of graduates and meeting the evolving demands of the healthcare sector.It affirms the relevance and effectiveness of the BSN program at the Catholic university studied.Recommendations include allocating resources to address identified weaknesses and further strengthen program strengths,ultimately enhancing nursing education and practice.
基金the“International Trade”course in the research-based teaching project of undergraduate universities in Henan Province in 2023(project approval number:121)。
文摘This study investigated proactive personality effects on employment preparation and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and career exploration behaviors in this relationship.The study sample comprised 445 university students(68.3%female;aged 20 to 24)from a university in central China.The participants completed measures to assess proactive personality,employment preparation,self-efficacy,and career exploration behaviors.Structural equation modeling analysis results indicated that proactive personality predicted higher employment preparation;Self-efficacy and career exploration behaviors partially mediated this relationship.Specifically,career exploration behaviors had a stronger mediating effect than self-efficacy on the total effect(34.71%vs.28.89%).The findings suggest proactive personality is key to employment preparation through self-belief and willingness to explore the job market.Higher education career counseling and mental health education programs should provide targeted training to promote career exploration by the student’s personal attributes for best match employment preparation.
文摘With the continuous increase in the number of university graduates and the intensification of structural contradictions in the job market,employment guidance in local universities faces significant challenges.Based on the theory of digital transformation in education and the application framework of artificial intelligence(AI),this paper explores pathways for AI to enhance the quality of employment guidance in local universities,using employment data of university graduates in Sichuan Province and relevant policy orientations.Through case analysis,survey data,and theoretical research,the study finds that AI can optimize employment guidance processes and improve job-person matching efficiency through intelligent matching,personalized recommendations,and data-driven decision-making mechanisms,thereby facilitating the alignment between talent cultivation in universities and industry demands.The study proposes the construction of an“AI+Employment”ecosystem,the refinement of intelligent evaluation models,and the deepening of university-enterprise collaboration,providing theoretical foundations and practical references for the reform of local university employment guidance systems.
文摘SELECTED REMARKS OF CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING On 28 March,Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing.He welcomed them to China,and commended them for their long-standing commitment to cooperation with China.President Xi Jinping noted that foreign businesses and investment in China have driven economic growth and employment,boosted technological and managerial progress,and facilitated reform and opening up.
基金Supported by General Project of the National Social Science Foundation(Topic 20BJY135)。
文摘As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized data from China Household Finance Survey(CHFS)and China Statistical Yearbook to construct a multi-dimensional relative poverty index system and an evaluation index system for rural e-commerce development.A fixed-effect model was employed to test the direct impact,and an intermediary-effect model was used to analyze the mechanism.The study found that rural e-commerce effectively alleviated multidimensional relative poverty among farmers,with varying effects across different dimensions.Notably,improving digital payment levels and non-agricultural employment were effective means by which rural e-commerce mitigated this poverty.However,the impact of rural e-commerce showed regional heterogeneity.Based on these findings,this research offered a series of countermeasures and suggestions.
基金supported by Hanshan Normal University Research Initiation Program(QD2024214).
文摘This study examined the effects of design thinking pedagogy on undergraduates’career decision-making selfefficacy and employability in career education.Using a quasi-experimental design,Chinese college students(N=93)were participants in two wings.The experimental group(n=47)received the design thinking pedagogy,while the control group(n=46)followed the regularly teacher-centered method.The students completed the career decision-making self-efficacy scale and employability scale before and after the intervention.Independent samples t-test results showed that design thinking pedagogy significantly improves students’career decision-making self-efficacy and employability.The ANCOVA results showed that the pretest scores of career decision-making self-efficacy and employability had no significant association with the experimental intervention.There was no interaction between the treatment and pretest scores.It would seem that experimental design thinking pedagogy implemented in career guidance courses has little effect compared to the usual course presentation.Nonetheless,prospects for the implementation of design thinking-guided learning activities to support interdisciplinary learning for improved higher education and career development outcomes need further exploration.
文摘In the first two months,a package of exist ing and incremental policies continued to take effect,industrial and service sectors grew rapidly,consumpt ion and investment continued to improve,employment was generally stable,and new quality productive forces grew and thrived.The national economy got off to a steady start with new and positive development momentum.
