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"Vocational education"

The complexity of microcontroller learning that must combine theoretical concepts and real practices makes it difficult for many students to master the competencies of microcontroller control systems. In addition, it is difficult to achieve practical skills that students must master without a training kit that can interpret the application of microcontroller control systems. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of mobile robotic training kits to improve student learning achievement, practical skills, and problem-solving skills. This study used a mixed method with a sequential explanatory design, combining true-experimental research with semi-structured interviews. It involved 76 participants, divided into 38 experimental groups and 38 control groups selected at random. The results of this study show that the mobile robotic training kit is significantly effective in improving students’ learning achievement, practical skills, and problem-solving skills in the field of microcontroller control systems. This study provides empirical evidence of the importance of implementing a mobile robotics training kit in the learning process to improve students’ competencies and prepare them with competencies relevant to the needs of the world of work. © 2025 by the authors of this article.

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the ongoing underrepresentation of women in new venture creation, particularly in the context of Pakistan. This study investigates how entrepreneurial vocational training (EVT) affects entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE), behavior and career development among home-based working women. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a longitudinal quasi-experimental design, administering pretest and post-test assessments to participants undergoing EVT. A control group is used for comparison. Data analysis involves assessing ESE and behavior changes over time, using statistical methods appropriate for longitudinal data. Findings – The results of this study demonstrate a significant enhancement in ESE among participants who underwent vocational training, leading to increased involvement in business startup activities compared to the control group. These findings underscore the effectiveness of EVT programs in empowering women entrepreneurs. Practical implications – This study highlights the importance of targeted entrepreneurial training programs in addressing gender disparities in entrepreneurship. Educators and policymakers can use insights from this research to design and implement more effective initiatives to boost women’s self-employment rates. Originality/value – This research contributes to the field by offering a comprehensive longitudinal perspective on the impact of EVT on women’s ESE and career development. Identifying key factors influencing women’s entrepreneurial journey provides valuable insights for designing impactful entrepreneurial programs tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan and similar contexts. © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited

This study proposes an intelligent and adaptive evaluation framework for assessing e-commerce talents in higher vocational colleges under the 'New Business' paradigm. Drawing on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the framework integrates expert-driven judgments with competency-based evaluation indicators across six dimensions: professional knowledge, technical application, innovation, market analysis, communication, and ethics. Based on 192 valid survey responses and 10 expert consultations, an empirical AHP-based model was constructed, with indicator weights validated through consistency testing.To address the inherent subjectivity and static nature of traditional AHP, this research introduces a forward-looking design that incorporates AI-driven concepts. A three-layer intelligent evaluation architecture is proposed, consisting of data input, evaluation logic, and feedback layers. While actual AI modeling is reserved for future work, the conceptual integration outlines how machine learning, fuzzy logic, and behavioral data from LMS and internship platforms can enable dynamic weight adjustments, personalized feedback, and real-time competency profiling. This hybrid approach not only enhances the flexibility and scalability of the evaluation process but also aligns with the digital transformation of vocational education. The study provides a theoretical and methodological foundation for the development of smart evaluation platforms and future AI-powered educational decision-support systems tailored to evolving vocational demands in the digital economy. © 2025 The Authors.

This study looks at the important elements that affect students' employability following their completion of a Technical and vocational education and Training (TVET) entrepreneurship program at the GiatMARA. GIATMARA is a Malaysian government-funded training institution under MARA, established to provide technical and vocational skills to both rural and urban youth, preparing them to become skilled workers and entrepreneurs for the country's economic needs. The study examines the effects of a number of factors, including job training programs (JTP), strategic industrial partnerships (SIP), and training initiatives (TI), on students' capacities (SC) and, in turn, their employment prospects (EP). Data from 658 GiatMARA-trained entrepreneurs was gathered through online surveys using a conceptual framework. Using structural equation modeling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS), the investigation produced a number of important conclusions. The findings demonstrate that training programs greatly improve employability prospects (EP) as well as student capabilities (SC). Comparably, it has been discovered that practical job training programs and strategic alliances (SIP) with industries significantly enhance students with competencies, which in turn promote employability. The research's main conclusion is that student competency plays a critical mediating function. It was found to be the most important element affecting employability, directly relating training efficacy to a student's performance after completing a program. The study also shows that industry engagement has the biggest direct impact on competency development, guaranteeing that graduates have highly marketable and relevant abilities. The results highlight how important it is to use cooperative training strategies to match TVET courses with industry demands. The study comes to the conclusion that increasing employability in TVET programs with an emphasis on entrepreneurship requires an integrated approach that combines skill development with real-world, hands-on training and solid industry connections. Policymakers and educational institutions looking to develop more relevant and efficient training programs that generate a workforce that is competent and prepared for the workforce should use these insights as a guide. © (c) 2025 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Within the realm of technical and vocational education (TVET) in Central Asia, this study examines contemporary ways to designing educational programs in pedagogical domains. A comparative analysis was carried out on the curricula of three universities: Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov, and Arabayev Kyrgyz State University. The primary focus of the analysis was on the incorporation of competence-based and modular strategies, as well as the utilisation of information and communication technologies (ICT). The research employed a qualitative methodology based on document analysis of official curriculum materials and related instructional documents. These were evaluated according to structural composition, the integration of ICT, and the application of competence-based and modular approaches. The analysis also incorporated thematic synthesis and interpretive comparison to reveal both shared and divergent trends in programme design. This work, in contrast to earlier research, presents a novel methodology for aligning educational content with the requirements of the digital literacy environment, the needs of the job market, and inclusive pedagogy techniques. In doing so, it highlights how modular architecture can promote flexibility, while competence-based learning can ensure that professionals are ready to adapt to changing circumstances. In addition, the study underscores the role that information and communication technology plays in boosting interactivity and access to resources, which contributes to student involvement and autonomous development. The findings provide support for the necessity of developing a curriculum that strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and technological competencies. It is advocated that recommendations be made to stakeholders at the policy level and at the institutional level in order to improve the quality of pedagogical programs in accordance with global education trends. © 2025, Precarpathian National University. All rights reserved.

Occupational safety is a cornerstone of sustainable business practices, significantly influencing employee well-being, productivity, and organisational success across all industries. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of occupational safety in vocational and workforce training, highlighting research trends, influential works, and emerging themes. Using the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, 205 initial records were retrieved and refined to 161 valid datasets through rigorous preprocessing. Employing ScientoPy, the analysis mapped publication trends, the most-cited papers, and thematic areas, revealing a significant increase in research output since 2018, driven by global safety initiatives. Key findings indicate that “Public, Environmental & Occupational Health” dominates the field, followed by “education & Educational Research” and “Engineering,” demonstrating the multidisciplinary nature of occupational safety research. Institutional trends reveal that Germany and Finland contribute extensively to this research domain. The study also identifies emerging trends, including the increasing focus on skill development, competency-based training, and integration of digital tools for safety education. However, gaps remain in addressing young workers’ specific safety needs and adapting safety training to evolving industrial demands. The findings underscore the necessity of a holistic approach that combines regulatory compliance, practical training, and innovative educational strategies to enhance workplace safety. Future research should explore interdisciplinary safety education models, digital interventions, and the effects of automation on occupational safety training. By offering a comprehensive bibliometric landscape, this study serves as an essential resource for policymakers, educators, and researchers committed to developing, implementing, and refining evidence-based strategies to enhance occupational safety within vocational education and workforce training contexts. Through its in-depth analysis, the study provides valuable insights into emerging trends, key research contributions, and critical gaps, fostering a more informed approach to policy formulation, curriculum design, and workplace safety initiatives. © 2025, Malque Publishing. All rights reserved.