Introduction: Biomedical science courses, including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, are challenging for many undergraduate nursing students. This study explored academic achievement in these subjects and the impact of student educational factors on performance among nursing students in Uganda. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study of…

This study investigates the role of college major choices in labor market outcomes, with a focus on racial minorities and immigrants. Drawing upon research on school-to-work linkages, we examine two measures, "linkage" -- the connection between college majors and specific occupations in the labor market -- and "match" -- the…

Study abroad experiences often present significant challenges that can lead to stress and emotional upheaval among international students. In response, social media networks have emerged as vital tools for accessing social protection services in today's digital landscape. This study explores the role of social media in providing emotional,…

This paper explores the critical role that safe spaces, or 'Pride Groups', can play in developing ontological security and allyship within schools. Drawing on data collected from eight UK secondary schools and one college, the research evaluates the impact of these groups, using an innovative theoretical framework combining Meyer's minority stress…

Using an Indigenous qualitative research methodology and framework, I examine the relational space of Native women faculty members in higher education. Native faculty members are often underrepresented and rarely appreciated for the cultural teachings and knowledge they contribute within settler-colonial institutions. Nonetheless, Native faculty…

The US construction industry faces significant challenges in attracting Generation Z (Gen Z) workers. This paper presents a retrospective study investigating the factors influencing Gen Z undergraduate students, currently enrolled in construction programs, to pursue a career in construction. Currently enrolled students were surveyed to identify…

Purpose: This study aims to look at the motives and dynamics of career choices in the socio-cultural values of the Bugis community. Career choice factors are rarely approached from the aspect of socio-cultural values. One indicator of extrinsic factors is socio-cultural values. Design/methodology/approach: This study is qualitative research. The…

In this study, a collaborative problem solving-based STEM course was implemented in a seventh-grade class. This study aimed to examine the effects of students' prior knowledge on their CPS-based STEM learning processes by using a mixed-methods approach. First, a lag sequential analysis was used to investigate individual cognitive and metacognitive…

Black women's experiences in predominately white doctoral programs are often shaped by deficit narratives, suggesting that internal factors such as motivation, self-efficacy, and identity issues lead to academic failure. Black women frequently report experiences of gendered racism when enrolled in predominately white programs; however, they still…

Background/purpose: The quality assurance of education plays a vital role in ensuring that students receive consistent, equitable, and effective learning experiences that meet national standards and support their holistic development. This study explores the management of educational quality assurance (QA) in ethnic minority boarding schools…

Quantifier spreading (Q-spreading), children's incorrect falsification of a universally-quantified sentence based on an 'extra-object' picture, may persist beyond childhood, and children adhere to Q-spreading without changing responses throughout testing. We examined the error patterns across wider age groups (aged 4-79) with a picture-sentence…

One of the methods in blended learning is case-based learning, which focuses on problem-solving through analyzing real case studies. This research aims to generate creative scientific ideas through creative scientific assignments by implementing Case-Based Blended Learning supported by Digital Mind Mapping. This exploratory research examines how…

This innovation in practice paper describes an approach to adult leadership learning that combines video conference technology and leadership coaching to advance meaningful work-based civic and organizational leadership development. This paper is organized into three sections. First, we operationalize Leadership-As-Practice (LAP),…

This article explores how early childhood student teachers are developing competency to implement bicultural practices in New Zealand. It uses surveys and focus-group interviews to examine 162 student teachers' understanding of the early childhood curriculum, and its implementation during their three-year degree initial teacher education…

Early childhood experiences have lifelong physical, social, emotional, and cognitive impacts. High quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) can put children on the path to personal development, lifelong learning, and future employability. Among the fastest growing ECEC options are nature-based preschools, where children spend most or all…