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Purpose – This study estimates the likelihood of workplace violence for apprentices. Using the approach of intersectionality theory, it studies how this probability varies according to several factors that increase their vulnerability (gender and education) or reduce it (integration and support). Design/methodology/approach – Using data from the European Working Conditions Survey, the analysis distinguishes between apprentices and employees to highlight the specific vulnerabilities and risk of workplace violence of the former. Findings – The results indicate that apprentices experience more workplace violence and that this workplace violence affects their career development expectations. Specifically, trainees who have experienced workplace violence perceive lower job recognition, believe that the risk of job loss is higher and see their chances of career advancement as worse compared to their peers. Originality/value – The study highlights the need for targeted human resource policies that address these disparities and support trainees at a critical stage in their career development. Implications for future research and practice suggest integrating organizational support mechanisms, such as mentoring and comprehensive training, as well as reviewing the ambiguous legal employment framework for apprentices. © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited

Introduction: prior research has predominantly focused on dissecting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to elucidate users’ behavioral intentions toward adopting technology. Building upon this foundational scholarship, the present study advances the discourse by examining the cognitive ramifications associated with technology adoption. In particular, this investigation seeks to elucidate the interplay between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and the actual utilization of augmented reality (AR) technologies, as they pertain to the cultivation of computational thinking and critical thinking competencies. Method: this research adopts a quantitative approach, with an associative design. A sample of 141 vocational high school students from West Sumatera, Indonesia. The collected data were examined through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA). Results: statistical analyses indicated that both perceived ease of use and actual AR utilization significantly enhanced students’ computational and critical thinking skills. While perceived usefulness significantly influenced critical thinking, its effect on computational thinking was not statistically meaningful. IPMA results further highlighted that AR’s ease of use performs strongly, whereas perceived usefulness remains an area for improvement. Conclusions: the theoretical extension of the TAM into the domain of cognitive outcomes, moving beyond its traditional behavioral scope. They also establish a compelling platform for future scholarly inquiry and the formulation of strategic, evidence-based approaches to optimizing AR integration particularly in fostering higher-order thinking. © 2025; Los autores.

Introduction: entrepreneurship education is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in shaping students’ intentions to pursue digital entrepreneurial careers. However, the mechanism through which this education influences students’ digital entrepreneurial intention, particularly through entrepreneurial attitude, remains underexplored in the context of vocational education in Indonesia. Method: this study employed a quantitative approach using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the impact of entrepreneurship education on students’ digital entrepreneurial intention, mediated by entrepreneurial attitude. Data were collected through an online survey from 350 students at vocational schools in Indonesia. Measurement and structural models were evaluated to test reliability, validity, and hypothesized relationships. Results: the analysis confirmed that entrepreneurship education has a significant and positive effect on both entrepreneurial attitude and digital entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, entrepreneurial attitude was found to play a substantial mediating role in the relationship between entrepreneurship education and digital entrepreneurial intention. The model demonstrated strong predictive relevance, with R² values of 0,572 and 0,789 for entrepreneurial attitude and digital entrepreneurial intention, respectively. Conclusions: this study highlights the pivotal role of entrepreneurial attitude in enhancing the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education on students’ digital entrepreneurial aspirations. Strengthening entrepreneurship education programs and integrating attitude-shaping components can foster stronger digital entrepreneurial intentions among vocational students. Future efforts should focus on improving educator competencies and expanding research to broader educational contexts across Indonesia. © 2025; Los autores.

The transformation to digital accounting in Aceh faces greater challenges than other regions due to limited internet access, low stakeholder awareness, uneven training distribution, and varying levels of digital competence among human resources (HR). These factors hinder the effective implementation of digital accounting despite existing government regulations promoting digitalization. This study aimed to analyze the influence of technological developments, the need for efficiency, regulations, and HR competence on implementing digital accounting, with digital competence as an intervening variable, in districts and cities in Aceh. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method involving respondents from the government and private sectors who have adopted digital accounting technology. The study indicates that technological developments, the need for efficiency, regulations, and HR competence significantly influence digital accounting implementation. Digital competence also strengthens the relationship between these factors and successful adoption of digital accounting. The synergy of these elements can accelerate a more effective adoption of digital accounting. This study provides strategic recommendations for local governments and organizations to develop training programs and regulations that support digital transformation in the accounting sector. © 2025 Common Ground Research Networks. All rights reserved.

This study aims to reveal the impact of training based on regional human resources development standards in the Kazakhstan labor market on employees’ work performance and innovation skills. The research employed a case study based on qualitative research designs. The study group consists of 18 participants selected with maximum diversity from 150 participants who participated in the training program based on regional human resources development standards in the Kazakhstan labor market. The training was carried out between October and December in 2024 based on the Rapid Foresight (RF) methodologies. During the training, basic stages such as preliminary preparation, in-house analyses, foresight sessions, scenario development, and result reporting were implemented, and future competency maps, strategy drafts, and projection scenarios were formed with the participants. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers and subjected to content analysis. The research results revealed that training based on regional human resources development standards implemented in the Kazakhstan labor market had positive effects on employees’ work performance and innovation skills. The participants showed significant improvements in areas such as time management, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teamwork. The practical and interactive structure of the trainings deepened the learning process and transformed individual gains into institutional success. In this context, it is recommended that future training programs be structured according to sectoral needs, enriched with individual mentoring support, and cover areas such as digital literacy and crisis management. Training should be considered a key to not only individual but also regional development. © 2025, Association for Social Studies Educa. All rights reserved.

Expanding Higher Education has increased the focus of undergraduate degrees towards preparing graduates for employment. Much research acknowledges classed inequalities in employability-related learning, yet studies tend to explore these in graduate employability rather than via students’ experiences of mobilising professional knowledge within their degree. Here, we use a Bourdieusian framework to explore how class impacts students’ cultivation and mobilising of professional knowledge. Drawing on interviews from a 2-year study with 17 English undergraduate Physical Education students, the relationship between class and professional knowledge is explored in four ways: (1) connecting experience to academic content, (2) developing relationships with staff, (3) accessing complimentary employment and voluntary opportunities, and (4) utilising university societies to ‘play the game’. We suggest these impact on a student’s capacity to navigate employability-related opportunities at university and influence value judgements made by staff. Consequently, we call for a greater embedding of professional knowledge for all students. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

The objectives of this study investigate how delayed retirement influences university management policy and performance towards job crafting among employees and lecturers at China University. 751 participants were recruited for an online survey study. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the research hypotheses. Delayed retirement has a positive and significant effect on job crafting, allowing employees and lecturers to redefine their roles in the workplace and university management policy. It includes engaging in mentorship, seeking autonomy, and fostering reciprocity. University management policy plays an important role in mediating the relationship between predictor variables (e.g., delayed retirement and job crafting) and university management policy. Delayed retirement significantly impacts employees' job crafting, enabling them to redefine their roles in the workplace. This means that experienced workers actively design positions to fit changing demands and capabilities to advance their careers. Stakeholders such as the government and university leaders need to collaborate to enhance university performance. The results of this study contribute to human resource literature and the educational context based on self-determination theory. These findings also highlight the importance of strategic management policies in enhancing organizational performance in both private and public organizations. © 2025 AESS Publications. All Rights Reserved.

Vocational education plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of human Resources (HR). However, based on a needs analysis, 82 % of students reported not understanding what had been taught, indicating a gap between classroom learning and the assessment process. This study used a development method with a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data, following the Borg and Gall model through six stages: research and information collecting, planning, developing a preliminary product, preliminary field testing, main product revision, and main field testing. The resulting product, a Digital Authentic Assessment assisted by Virtual Reality (VR), was validated as “Valid” by experts and rated as “Very Practical” by both lecturers and students. To measure effectiveness, a t-test was conducted comparing the learning outcomes of experimental and control classes, with results showing a significant improvement in the experimental group. The study concludes that the Digital Authentic Assessment with VR is valid, practical, and effective for the Electric Power Distribution course in vocational education. © 2025; Los autores.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the All-in-One Dashboard System (AIODS) in improving school management, particularly in vocational high schools (SMKs). The objective was to assess the AIODS’s potential in enhancing decision-making processes by providing real-time data on academics, finances, human resources, and infrastructure. The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys to evaluate the practicality of the AIODS and qualitative interviews with school principals to gain deeper insights into its functionality. The data collected were analyzed using an effectiveness index based on six key indicators: usability, technical performance, security, content and information effectiveness, usage efficiency, and user satisfaction. Results showed that the system achieved an overall effectiveness score of 96 %, with user satisfaction and usability being the highest-rated aspects, both scoring above 97 %. The findings indicate that AIODS is highly effective in supporting data-driven decision-making, streamlining school management, and improving administrative efficiency. However, the study also highlighted areas for further development, including the addition of features like alumni data and news channels. In conclusion, the AIODS provides a promising model for enhancing school leadership and management, offering a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that aligns with the evolving needs of vocational education. © 2025; Los autores.

The main goal of this study is to infer the causal effects of human capital operational programme (HCOP) interventions on the Romanian labor market to provide information about the efficiency of a European investment instrument. Using survey data collected from participants and nonparticipants in EU-funded active labour market programmes (ALMP) in Romania, we find that such support measures had limited effects on obtaining employment in the 2018–2023 period. The diversity of the results among vulnerable subgroups reiterates the conclusion that the target group is an important aspect that explains the efficiency of ALMP. Our research indicates that participating in ALMPs provided by HCOP has been at least as effective as registering with public employment services and receiving regular employment support in the first 6 months. A sensitivity analysis based on E-values indicates that the estimated effects are relatively robust to potential unmeasured confounding. This research contributes to the consolidation of the scarce literature debating the effects of active labor market programmes in Eastern European countries. Furthermore, our investigation proves the efficiency of a new method of causal inference analysis within this topic, namely, the covariate balancing propensity score. This method minimizes covariate imbalance directly rather than minimizing prediction error. © 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.