This paper uses Gramsci's concept of "interregnum" alongside contemporary research on Britain's former coalfields to critically consider the 'condition' of coalfield communities 40 years after the Great Strike of 1984-85 and the rapid demise of the coal industry thereafter. It focuses particularly on the former central coalfield, once…

Developing countries' striving towards the improvement of socio-economic indicators against the background of ongoing global and domestic crises leads to the search for new ways to achieve goals in this direction. The growth of digital inclusion and overcoming of digital inequality allow unifying the society, which facilitates the creation of new…

This study is devoted to the issue of closing the gap between the requirements of the market of remote investment entrepreneurship and the market of higher education due to the determination and use of the legal mechanisms of their regulation. To tackle the research problem, we use several concepts, theories, and approaches, including the concept…

In today's dynamic business environment, accounting entrepreneurs must demonstrate both entrepreneurial competencies and strong ethical conduct to achieve sustainable success. This study examines how these two factors influence the performance of small accounting practices in Thailand. Employing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the…

Amid intensifying debate on the benefits of higher education, the Wisconsin Policy Forum sought to provide context in this report by examining the educational requirements of projected job openings in Wisconsin. Although a strong majority of the state's expected job openings through 2030 do not require a college degree or credential, nearly…

While an increasing number of studies postulate that vocational education and training (VET) activities have a positive impact on the innovative capacity of training companies, empirical evidence on the topic remains contradictory. This study exploits establishment data from a representative survey of German companies to estimate the relationship…

This paper considers the influence of digitalisation on the labour market and the possibility to bridge the gap between the higher education market and the labour market under the conditions of an increase in digital development. The research is based on the multidisciplinary approach, which covers various aspects of labour capital management,…

The research aims to identify the importance of education for developing the knowledge society in the Kyrgyz Republic, considering its culture and linguistics specifics. Moreover, another research goal is to identify the conditions with the greatest contribution of education. To determine the importance of education for the development of…

Purpose: The objectives are to show how professional orientation towards cooperatives, as a universal model of social enterprise, stems from a different fit to professional preferences for other kinds of business forms; and to show how specific training has an impact on the change in professional orientation. Design/methodology/approach: The…

Universities are critical to the success of a growth-driving industrial strategy, and to the sector plans, which must capitalise on the higher education sector's contributions: (1) developing a high-skilled workforce for the nation; (2) collaborating with businesses, further education colleges and Mayoral Strategic Authorities to bring coherence…

Statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) often rely on personal identifiers to securely link individual-level data across early childhood, K-12, higher education, and the workforce. However, different sectors use different types of personal identifiers which can make accurately connecting records difficult. Driver's license data offers a single…

Purpose: This study examines the gap between what design graduates are taught in university and the competencies required by the design industry. Methodology: The research used a qualitative exploration approach and interviewed 25 design alumnae who had finished their certification and were employed in 10 graphic design firms in Accra and Kumasi.…

The balanced development of the market of higher education and the labour market cannot take place in countries with certain socio-economic problems or dependence on global transformations in the commodity markets. Such countries are very vulnerable economically, which influences the labour market, the system of higher education, and the social…

We dwelt on the problem of the gap between the higher education market and the labour market from the position of its impact on social inequality in countries of Central Asia. We elaborated on the theoretical essence of this gap, determine its types and specifics and offer directions to solve this problem. The research methodology is connected…

Digitalization and the level of digital knowledge and skills are important components of the growth of the quality and competitiveness of products (services). These factors also allow achieving positive effects in the reduction of the mismatch between the higher education market and the labour market. The analysed countries of Central Asia…