Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a critical role in supporting racially minoritized and low-income students. Despite their importance, MSIs continue to be overlooked in federal investments. This short research note delves into the historical and geographical factors influencing MSIs, generally, and in the vastly growing area of graduate…

The potential of innovative learning technologies and digitalization is a key factor in the progressive development of the academic space within the context of educational environment integration. This article aims to study the potential of innovative learning technologies in the context of globalization and the digitalization of education, based…

This study presents the first comprehensive dual-database bibliometric analysis of game-based learning research, investigating its evolution between 2015 and 2024 through analysis of 34,125 documents from Scopus (18,487) and Web of Science (WoS) (15,638) using advanced visualization techniques. The findings reveal consistent field expansion with…

This study explores the perspectives of professionals working with children on the impact of digital device use in schools on health and learning. A survey was conducted among 62 experts, including doctors, psychologists, and opticians, to determine safe daily limits for time spent on digital devices for different age groups. The results suggest…

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the LADEC model in promoting future skills among undergraduate learners. The research objectives included: (1) analyzing the components of the LADEC model; (2) designing and implementing the model; (3) comparing the effectiveness of the LADEC model with the DTP model; and (4) assessing…

Understanding how authority affects social evaluation of written communication is crucial for understanding how online communication technologies can be effectively deployed. We examined how negotiation words affected perceived ratings of knowledgeableness, professionalism, politeness, and friendliness across three levels of authority (professor,…

Textbook anatomy depiction of the hepatobiliary tree is present in 55%-62% of the population. Misidentification of hepatobiliary variants can lead to bile duct injuries in cholecystectomies. A better understanding of variants has been cited as a key area for improvement in anatomy education. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness…

Information and communication technology (ICT) has become an essential part of the daily lives of tertiary students. However, research into assessing digital competency and its effects on academic performance is still limited. This paper explores students' needs for digital competence, the impact of digital access on academic performance, and the…

The integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a growing subject in the technological field, especially when applied to benefit assembly tasks. This paper presents a Systematic Literature Review to explore the benefits, challenges, methods and tools in the utilization of AR and AI to assembly tasks applications. The…

This study explores the evaluation of Information Technology (IT) students during and after their core-to-course work-integrated learning (WIL) placement conducted with an industry host and aligned for credit at an Australian University. The case study investigates the value of the performance evaluation criteria used by supervisors to judge…

Background/purpose: Phubbing has emerged as a psychological and behavioral concern that threatens the quality of interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being, particularly among adolescents and adults, so the current research aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Generic Scale of Phubbing…

Digital transformation is reshaping social and economic relations through the adoption of digital technologies, playing a crucial role in Kazakhstan's modernization and economic diversification. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted process of digital transformation in Kazakhstan, with a particular emphasis on identifying…

Popular discourses of computing and computer science can often frame the sector and the people within it as highly intelligent yet socially challenged, contributing to stereotypes that can potentially exclude those perceived to lack these skills or characteristics. For young people, such stereotypes can influence their educational and career…

This study was directed toward ascertaining students' perceived usefulness of integrating TED Talks for the cognitive and affective aspects of learning English as a foreign language. Employing a quantitative research design with a survey questionnaire, data were collected using the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which measured…

Online learning programs provide real time feedback and offer some degree of access to "real" oral communication, yet these platforms, for the most part, involve using the software in isolation. Though Rosetta Stone is designed for independent learning, the present study experiments with a model for implementing it as a collaborative…