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Integrace zahraničních vědecko-výzkumných a akademických pracovníků v České republice
FICHTNEROVÁ, Eva
Foreign experts in higher education and research institutions guarantee international scientific cooperation and the quality of educational programs. Some obstacles harm their quality of life and prevent them from engaging in the work process in a new social environment and from performing professional and scientific work, which affects not only their well-being and health but also the employer's competitiveness. The field of services for foreigners on campus is not systematically researched in the Czech Republic, and therefore there are not enough theoretical basis, information, or procedures recommended for the process of their integration. There is a lack of setting up a system of services and rules involving intercultural and ethical approaches for adaptation to the new environment. This dissertation aimed to find out selected aspects of the integration of foreign scientific-research and academic workers in scientific-research and higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. Quantitative research was chosen, the research tool was a questionnaire, and all public universities in the Czech Republic and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic were approached. Feedback was obtained from 221 respondents. Data were analyzed in SASD 1.4.10. and SPSS, version 24, and supplemented with qualitative research ? by coding answers to open questions in the Atlas.ti program. The analyzes demonstrated statistical connections between the variables and revealed problematic areas and shortcomings in the work, social and cultural integration of foreign experts. As the biggest obstacles, respondents identified complicated administration, the Czech language as the only official language, and problems with providing basic life needs (accommodation, school facilities, health care), but also pointed to socio-cultural differences. They identified shortcomings in the services provided, which currently vary in quality and are different for each institution. This is the first and very unique feedback with examples that should lead to further research in this area and the incorporation of evidence-based practice within integration strategies. The result of the dissertation not only identified selected aspects of integration, but also resulted in a recommendation for the implementation of complex integration services for foreign professionals disadvantaged by a foreign environment, which will help in removing obstacles and support the creation of measures and rules for solving dilemmas arising from the diversity of cultures, social values, and religions. The practical impact of the proposed concept should result in satisfied foreign employees with good mental and physical health and be a prerequisite for problem-free integration into our society. A high level of quality of life in a scientific and academic environment will thus be able to guarantee the improvement of the Czech Republic's excellence in the field of education, science, and research. The findings should be an impetus for further intercultural education and the deepening of internationalization efforts at home.
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