Objective: This study examines the validity of the ASRS-5 as a new screening tool for ADHD and evaluates its proposed screening cut-off in a general population context. Method: A nationally representative sample of 2,002 individuals aged 18 to 80 years was surveyed using the ASRS-5, with complete data obtained from 714 participants. Psychometric…

This study examines urban and rural South African accounting students' perceptions of their professional skills development through participation in an extended professional project (hereafter 'project'). We find students from the rural-based institutions perceived higher levels of professional skills development than their urban-based…

This study investigates the relationship between undergraduates' technological readiness, self-efficacy, attitude, and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The study leverages the technology acceptance model (TAM) to explore the relationships among the study's variables. The study's participants are 176 undergraduate students from a public…

Due to the leaky pipeline, i.e., the continuous decline in the number of women along the academic career path, women are still underrepresented in many academic disciplines like STEM and philosophy. One theoretical model that explains this is the lack of fit framework (Heilman, Sex bias in work settings: The lack of fit model; Heilman & Caleo,…

Both the professional and political spheres have emphasised the association between ECEC and economic performance since international organisations, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank and European Union institutions, first expressed interest in this linkage. This study shows how the relationship…

Drawing on the case of the "model school plan" in Nepal, this article critically examines how education reform plans to achieve Sustainable Development Goals reproduce neoliberal ideologies and exacerbate social injustices. Building on neoliberalism and school gentrification, we use critical policy sociology to examine how the modeling…

We identify systematic differences in ninth-grade teachers' effects on students' course grades in their class (ninth-grade grade value-add), their persistent effects on students' grades in the same subject of the next grade (tenth-grade grade value-add, representing effectiveness at academic preparation), and mismatch between the grades they give…

The pursuit of a master's degree is a significant academic endeavor, one that is influenced by a complex interplay of factors extending beyond traditional academic performance. In this study, we estimate the determinants of timely master's degree completion (i.e., within 3 years) using modern machine learning models such as random forest, decision…

This study developed a Metaverse Competency Scale (MCS) to measure users' proficiency in crucial metaverse skills. The scale was built on a thorough literature review covering digital avatars, immersive experiences, and decentralized value exchange. A two-phase questionnaire approach was employed. In the first phase, a pre-test questionnaire,…

To achieve efficient reading comprehension, Chinese as a second language (L2) learners adopt various component skills and knowledge, including the aspects of vocabulary, grammar, and coherence. However, there is no consensus regarding the relative predictive powers of these three areas in L2 reading comprehension. Instead of employing direct…

Increasing representation of women and minorities in STEM disciplines is imperative. We employ Social Identity Theory in conjunction with Self-Determination Theory to explain how STEM-related stereotypes keep students from following STEM pathways. We conducted an experimental investigation using 70 10th-grade students to determine if exposure to…

Enhancing students' conceptual understanding is one of the primary goals of science education. Existing literature suggests that the degree of knowledge integration among students can reflect their level of conceptual understanding. This study focuses on the concept of friction force, constructing a cognitive structure model of friction force to…

"Online Education" is a comprehensive exploration of fully online and blended teaching platforms, addressing history, theory, research, planning, and practice. As colleges, universities, and schools around the world accelerate their adoption of large-scale technologies and traditional class models shift into seamless, digitally…

Guided by Self-Determination Theory, this mixed-methods study investigates how professor-student rapport, grit and motivation affect engagement among Chinese university students learning English. Quantitative data were collected from 721 students through self-report questionnaires, and qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured…

This article presents and evaluates a model made for climate change education -- the bicycle model. The model was created based on an extensive literature review, from which, essential aspects of climate change education were drawn out. The bicycle model is a representation of holistic climate change education and emphasizes the importance of the…