College students' well-being and mental health have been substantial concerns since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and these issues have only become more pronounced in recent years. In the context of notable gender disparities in these outcomes, it is surprising that few studies to date have examined gendered patterns in how college students'…

Background/purpose: Academic misconduct has become a significant, unresolved issue at all educational levels, notably higher education, worldwide. Since teachers play a major role in instilling the values of academic integrity, this issue is expected to be considered in the teacher preparation program. Materials/methods: This quantitative study…

Information technologies have increased the need to understand and use mathematics, enabling mathematics to go beyond being just a theoretical discipline. This research aims to specify the digital literacy levels of mathematics pre-service teachers and to examine the differences in this level according to age, gender, type of upper-secondary…

Diversity management, specifically gender diversity management (GDM), has increasingly emerged as a strategic priority. However, empirical research on the levels of commitment and satisfaction regarding GDM in Ethiopian public higher education institutions (HEIs) remains scarce or non-existent. This study aimed to empirically assess the commitment…

Given the significance of authenticity in higher education institutions and the growing number of Iranian generation Z (Gen Z) students migrating to pursue Ph.D. degrees, this study aims to examine how university professors' authenticity influences Iran's Gen Z students' intention to migrate (ITM). Additionally, employing a horizontal and vertical…

Using a sequential exploratory design, this study measured the readiness of pre-service English as a foreign language teachers in East Java to develop learner autonomy (LA) in schools. Additionally, the study investigated how they perceived the effectiveness of their undergraduate teacher education programme (BA in English Language Teaching) in…

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has become widely promoted. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) uses science to improve home life while reinforcing technology, engineering, and mathematics principles. However, FCS is not usually recognized as a STEM subject. The purpose of this study was to determine what factors…

Purpose: Engineering education plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and technological advancements across industries. This study examines the impact of academic achievement on engineering placements, identifying key factors influencing students' organizational success. The research aims to enhance students' skills and competencies to…

Background/purpose: This study investigates how knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) influence cybersecurity awareness (CSA) among students in Thai educational institutions. The research addresses regional disparities in cybersecurity readiness by incorporating a culturally responsive adaptation of the KAP model. Materials/methods: A…

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT become more capable and accessible, their use in educational settings is likely to grow. However, the academic community lacks a comprehensive understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of students and instructors toward these new tools. In the Fall 2023 semester, we surveyed…

Using Bandura's (1986) social cognitive theory as a theoretical framework, this study explores the relationships between gender stereotypes and language learning experiences, particularly in the context of learning English as a foreign language (EFL). It aims to provide a better understanding of the role of gender stereotypes in the language…

This study draws on data from 54,102 eighth-grade students across 717 middle schools in Shanghai, China, to examine the relationship between sleep duration and academic performance across subjects. Sleep duration was self-reported as average nightly sleep on school days, and academic performance was assessed through standardized subject tests…

Parental involvement during primary education plays an important role in shaping students' academic trajectories and aspirations. The aim of this study was to examine how grammar school students perceive parental involvement during their primary school years, and how it differs depending on whether they later chose STEM or Non-STEM tracks…

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) enrichment program on grade 10 high-achieving students' creativity in science and problem-solving skills. The participants comprised a total of 87 students in grade 10 from three schools in Al Ain city, Abu Dhabi. The study used…

This study employed the technology acceptance model to explore Saudi undergraduates' perspectives on using ChatGPT for English as a foreign language learning. It also aimed to explore the impact of gender, academic level, and experience with ChatGPT on their perceptions. A descriptive quantitative approach was used, using a web-based questionnaire…