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Understanding Gender Differences In Academic Achievement Among Engineering Students, Luai Al Labadi, Mohammad Saleh Bataineh, Lim Kyuson, Nida Siddiqui

International Journal for Research in Education

In recent years, a noticeable shift has occurred in academic performance, with females consistently outperforming males in mathematical engineering courses. To investigate the factors contributing to this trend, we conducted a comprehensive survey at a main university in UAE. Analyzing data from 431 engineering students, we found that the time spent studying outside the classroom plays a pivotal role, evidenced by a statistically significant p-value of 0.04, contributing to the gender-based performance disparity. Building upon these findings, we propose short-term solutions that instructors and universities can implement promptly to address this issue. This study underscores the importance of ongoing institution-level, …

The Relationship Between Academic Burnout, Passion, Emotional Regulation And Self-Compassion: A Structural Equation Modeling Study, Afaf S. Almohammadi

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aims to investigate the relationship between academic burnout, passion, self-compassion, and emotional regulation using a structural equation model. A total of 630 female postgraduate students participated and completed measures of academic burnout, passion, self-compassion, and emotional regulation scales. The results showed that academic burnout had a significant negative effect on both harmonious and obsessive passion, as well as self-compassion. However, burnout did not significantly affect the two dimensions of emotional regulation (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression). Self-compassion played a mediating role between burnout and obsessive passion. Emotional regulation dimensions did not play a mediating role between burnout and …

Concurrent And Longitudinal Predictions Of Math Anxiety, Science Anxiety, And Enrollment In Science And Art Tracks In Secondary Education, Ahmed Megreya, Ahmed Al-Emadi

International Journal for Research in Education

The worldwide need for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) expertise highlights the critical importance of examining education-related emotions that shape students’ educational pathways and career decisions. Using a sample of tenth-grade students from Qatari schools (N = 391) and a follow-up sample in eleventh grade (N = 350), after their enrollment in either the art or science track, the present study examined the concurrent and longitudinal predictions of math anxiety, science anxiety, and track enrollments in secondary education. The science track attracted a larger number of male students, whereas the art track drew a higher proportion of female students. …

Illusory Competence Inflation As A Mediating Variable In The Relationship Between Cognitive Dependence On Generative Artificial Intelligence And Intellectual Identity Distortion Among Postgraduate Students In Saudi Universities (A Mixed-Methods Study), Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky Prof

International Journal for Research in Education

The present study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive dependence on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and intellectual identity distortion among postgraduate students in Saudi universities, while testing the mediating role of illusory competence inflation. A mixed-methods design was employed. Three scales developed and psychometrically validated by the researcher were administered to a sample of 393 students. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 participants to explore their patterns of smart-tool use and self-perceptions. The qualitative data derived from these interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The findings indicated a low level of cognitive dependence on GenAI …

Forecasting Success Rates In The 2025-2030 High School Exam In Jordan Using Time Series Analysis, Haidar Ibrahim Zaza

International Journal for Research in Education

This study applied the ARIMA (1,1,2) model to develop a predictive framework for general success rates of General Secondary Education Certificate students in Jordan, based on annual data from 2005 to 2024 (n = 20). Using the Box–Jenkins time series analysis methodology—including model identification, parameter estimation, diagnostic checking, and forecasting—the ARIMA (1,1,2) specification was identified as the best fit according to the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and the Hannan–Quinn Criterion (HQ). All model parameters were statistically significant, and the model passed key accuracy diagnostics. Forecasts for the years 2025 through 2030 indicate a projected increase in success rates, ranging between …

Standardization Of Subjective Career Success Scale Among Career Guidance Specialists In Oman, Bahia Al Rashdi, Alghaliya Al Hinai, Aida Al Busaidi, Badriya Al Harrasi, Hussain Alkharusi Prof

International Journal for Research in Education

The current study aimed to standardize the Subjective Career Success Scale developed by Briscoe et al. (2021) and to examine its psychometric properties. The scale included two aspects: achievement and importance, each consisting of 23 items across 7 dimensions. The sample consisted of 298 career guidance specialists in public schools in the Sultanate of Oman. Content validity was established through expert translation and back-translation, and the scale was reviewed by 16 specialists to validate the content. Criterion validity was also assessed, and construct validity was assessed using a confirmatory factor analysis, which showed good fit indices with the data model. …

Awareness And Attitudes Of Students Visiting Non-Formal Science Education Centers (Stem Oman) Stem-Based Careers, Wafa Issa Alsiyabi, Ali Huwaishal Alshuaili

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitudes of second-cycle students visiting non-formal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education centers in the Sultanate of Oman. It employed a descriptive methodology in collecting and analyzing data, where quantitative data were gathered through two questionnaires: one to measure knowledge comprising 22 items, and the other to measure attitudes comprising 64 items. These questionnaires were distributed to a convenient sample of 76 male and female students. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

The research findings revealed that second-cycle students exhibited a high level of knowledge …

Strategi Personal Branding Youtuber Asian Survivor Dalam Membangun Motivasi Donasi: Studi Analisis Konten Video Youtube, Muhammad Sulthon Asykur, Hasyim Asyari

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

ABSTRACT

Content creators face significant challenges in maintaining audience engagement and social relevance amidst dynamic platform algorithms. This study analyzes YouTuber Asian Survivor's personal branding strategy in building authenticity, engagement, and audience donation motivation using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative analysis employed t-tests and binary logistic regression on 101 videos, while qualitative analysis was conducted through in-depth interviews and observation. Results indicate that neither vulnerable nor inspiring narrative types significantly differentiate engagement levels; however, videos that successfully raised donations exhibited significantly higher engagement rates. Regression analysis proved that an increase in engagement rate raises donation probability by 2.5 times. Qualitative findings …

Strategies Some Small Business Owners Use To Implement New Accounting Technology, Susie Annmarie Stewart-Branch

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Small business owners often face challenges when implementing accounting information systems, resulting in inefficiencies and reduced competitiveness. The study was grounded in the technology acceptance model (TAM), which guided examination of how small business owners implemented, evaluated, and sustained accounting software use while addressing implementation challenges and leveraging internal and external support. Data were collected through semi-structured interview questions from six small business owners who used accounting software such as QuickBooks, and thematic analysis identified five themes: (a) change management and organizational culture, (b) importance of external support and strategic partnerships, (c) measuring effectiveness through operational and client metrics, …

Staff Education To Use The Teach-Back Method Toward Increasing Adherence To Medications In A Mental Health Clinic, Yanysel Gonzalez Torres

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A staff development project was conducted at a mental health clinic to improve medication adherence among patients. The intervention was an evidence-based presentation on the teach-back method for staff members to educate them about the importance of using the teach-back method for patient teaching to increase medication adherence among mental health patients. The gap identified by leadership was that staff members are often unaware of strategies for patient education designed to ensure that patients take their medications as prescribed by the provider. The project was conducted over a period of 4 weeks, with sessions held 3 days per week, taking …

The Role Of Leadership And Communication Training In Non-Profit Hospitals And The Influence On Leadership Change, Brian Pugliese

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Non-profit healthcare organizations face ongoing challenges in aligning leadership competencies with the dynamic demands of the healthcare environment, with a significant gap persisting in formal leadership training and communication development for both emerging and established leaders. The purpose of this integrative review was to examine existing knowledge on healthcare leadership in non-profit hospitals and provide best practices in leadership communication to decrease leadership-gap in current and future leaders in non-profit hospitals. The review question focused on determining evidence-based strategies for enhancing communication training and leadership skill development among administrative leaders. Kotter’s 8-Step Process provided a framework for successful organizational change. …

Examining The Effects Of Acculturative Stress And Religiosity Within Muslim Immigrants, Aasma Nuzzi

ETD Collection

ABSTRACT There remains a substantial need for awareness about mental health and effective counselling within Muslim immigrant communities. Previous research has found higher levels of stress, depression, and anxiety amongst Muslim immigrants; however, limited research has focused on the manner in which acculturative stress and religiosity influence psychological well-being, particularly when also considering generational differences. Therefore, using a sample composed of 369 first and second-generation South Asian Muslim immigrants, the following study examined the effects of acculturative stress on depression and life satisfaction, as well the moderating influence of religiosity and generational differences. As hypothesized, acculturative stress was significantly negatively …

From The Ashes Of Silence: How Transgenerational Trauma And Adaptive Communication Styles Affect The Ability Of Grandchildren Of Holocaust Survivors To Cope With Antisemitism, Diana Ariel Harman

ETD Collection

The Holocaust was a shocking atrocity that killed six million Jews (Bauman, 2003). The literal translation of The Holocaust is: “from the ashes” (Stein, 2014). This definition describes the experience of a Holocaust survivor having to build themselves up from the ashes of destruction. Throughout the past 70 years, researchers have tried to answer the question of whether traumatic events can be passed down to those who have never experienced them (Kellerman, 2024). Although there have been many ways of defining this transmission of trauma from historical, collective, intergenerational, and transgenerational trauma, one approach is to examine the longterm effects …

The Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 11: A Snowy Start To Spring Semester, Corinna Bevier, Audrey Lim, Addison Randall, Jj Nixon, Megan Constantine, Joey Carrion, Isa Demoraes, Caleb Chung, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Reagan Westerman, Joseph Piresson Ii, Anna Rybachek, Maya Thomas

The Student Movement V. 110 (2025-2026)

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

In the Doghouse: Canine Awarded for Acting Performance, Corinna Bevier

On the Trump-Kennedy Center, Audrey Lim

Students Step Up as Wind Symphony Keeps Winter Concert Alive, Addison Randall

HUMANS

Senior Spotlight: Derek Wonenberg, JJ Nixon

Lessons From 2025, Goals For 2026, Megan Constantine

NEWS

Spring Convocation Offers Spiritual Exhortation and Academic Celebration, Joey Carrion

Andrews University Experiences GYC, Isa DeMoraes

IDEAS

Finding Balance between Grind and Chill, Caleb Chung

The Price of Being an International Student (and How to Address It), Aiko J. Ayala Rios

The Internet: Tool or Foe?, Reagan Westerman

Op-Ed: A Letter for Better …

Psychological Resilience In The Covid-19 Response: A Systematic Review For Future Public Health Preparedness, Atena Pasha, Abdul-Hanan Saani Inusah, Jannatun Nayem, Xiaoming Li, Shan Qiao

Faculty Publications

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of psychological resilience for well-being. While several reviews have addressed resilience in specific populations or contexts, few have synthesized global literature across diverse populations. This review examines psychological resilience across diverse populations, focusing on measurement, associated factors, and future public health preparedness strategies. Method: Guided by the PRISMA, a thorough search of PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science was conducted in February 2024, including quantitative studies considering psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic published in peer-reviewed English journals from 2020 to 2024, using search terms relevant to psychological resilience and COVID-19. …

Barriers To Entry, Barriers To Exit: Exploring The Relationship Between Administrative Burdens And Work Disincentives In Public Benefits Programs, Stephen Roll, Guangli Zhang, Mathieu Despard

Center for Social Development Research

Through the Workforce Economic Inclusion and Mobility project, the Center for Social Development has explored how the design of the U.S. public benefits system creates barriers to the economic stability and mobility of low-wage workers. The first of these barriers is the administrative burdens embedded in public benefits, which refers to the difficulties and stresses potential beneficiaries experience learning about a program, complying with program rules, or interacting with program staff. The second of these barriers is the work and savings disincentives many public benefits programs create through their eligibility rules, which can punish beneficiaries for earning or saving more …

“When And Where [We] Enter…”? Intersectional Ideologies And Experiences In African American Support For Lgbtq+ Communities, Monique L. Lyle, Todd Shaw

Faculty Publications

This article examines how intersectional ideologies and experiences of marginalization affect the extent to which African Americans support or oppose the marginalization of LGBTQ communities. We posit that awareness of the race-gender positionality of African American women, as well as the unique positionalities of other marginalized African American subgroups, is critical to understanding the conditions under which Black Americans embrace LGBTQ rights and communities. Using the Black respondent subsample of the 2016 Collaborative Multiracial Post-Election Study, we test the extent to which intersectional theories explain African American cross-group consciousness with LGBTQ persons and support for LGBTQ rights and communities. In …

Transforming Reproductive Health Through Education: A Menstrual Health Literacy And Empowerment Questionnaire To Support Psychological Well-Being, Francesca Dellamaggiore

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Menstrual health remains an underexamined area within psychological and reproductive health research despite its relevance to emotional functioning, self-advocacy, health literacy, and overall well-being. Limited education about the menstrual cycle, combined with persistent stigma and misinformation, may leave many individuals unprepared to understand their bodies and communicate effectively with healthcare providers. The present study aimed to develop and provide a preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Menstrual Health Literacy and Empowerment (MHLE) Questionnaire, a novel measure designed to assess menstrual cycle knowledge, menstrual attitudes, and empowerment-related processes associated with psychological well-being. Participants were recruited through community and university-based sampling methods and …

Gender And Transparency Analysis In Public Service: Integrating Public Satisfaction And Corruption Perception At Balai Litbang Agama Of Semarang, Abdul Jabbar, Novita Dwi Ariningrum, Rizki Nor Amelia, Nanto Sriyanto

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study investigates the relationship between the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the Community Satisfaction Index (CSI) at Balai Litbang Agama (the Office of Religious Research and Development) of Semarang, with particular attention to gender differences. A total of 155 respondents participated in the survey. The statistical analysis reveals no significant gender differences in either corruption perception or public satisfaction. It also indicates a moderate positive correlation between transparency measures and public satisfaction, suggesting that improved governance practices enhance public trust. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of standardized service delivery protocols and highlight the importance of transparency initiatives in public …

Unpacking Shared Pessimism Between Citizen And Bureaucracy: A Socio-Psychological Barrier To Public Service Reform In Indonesia, Reza Fathurrahman, Christoph Hoennige

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

In this study, we examine the existence of a reciprocal pattern of performance bias shared between citizens and street-level bureaucrats, which we term as ‘shared pessimism’, assumed to implicate public service reform. Primary data were collected using surveys administered to 207 public service providers and 248 citizen recipients across six Indonesian public service agencies operated in two regional governments. Statistical analysis was then conducted to examine bureaucrats’ self-enhancing bias and their pessimistic view of citizen ratings, as well as to clarify citizens’ tendency to underrate the performance of bureaucrats in public service organizations. Our findings confirm pervasive internal pessimism amongst …

How Public Trust Matters To Future Taxpayer Compliance In Indonesia, Shelvi Shelvi, Tutik Rachmawati

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study examines the role of public trust in shaping future taxpayer compliance, a critical factor for achieving the long-term development vision of Indonesia Emas 2045. While trust has been extensively studied in the context of current taxpayers, research on its role among younger generations as future taxpayers in developing economies remains limited. To address this gap, a mixed-methods approach was employed, combining survey data from 420 students with in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesis that public trust influences future taxpayer compliance. The results demonstrate that public trust …

Promoting Equitable Early Childhood School Readiness Through Prevention And Advocacy In A Rural Community, Teri Kimberling

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The goal of this Social Change Portfolio is to promote healthier developmental outcomes for young children in our rural community by increasing access to early childhood readiness supports that prevent social-emotional and behavioral difficulties in kindergarten.

Significant Findings

Early childhood school readiness is a significant public health and mental health concern in the rural coastal community of Lincoln County, Oregon. A large number of children enter kindergarten without any school readiness, whether it was in a formal preschool or just done at home. This can be due to many factors, including socioeconomic disparities, such as high poverty rates, …

Decentralization And Trust: Institutional Design For Effective Governance, Michael A. Nelson

University Research

This study examines the relationship between decentralization and public trust in the civil service using a multidimensional framework that extends beyond conventional fiscal measures. Drawing on indicators of regional and local government autonomy across 47 countries from 1995 to 2018, the analysis yields four findings. Trust is higher when local governments, rather than regional authorities, lead service delivery; greater subnational financial self-reliance is positively associated with trust; oversight by higher tiers enhances accountability and citizen perceptions; and shared-rule arrangements that involve regional governments in national decision-making further bolster trust. Overall, the findings highlight the limits of fiscal decentralization alone and …

Assessment Of Parental Knowledge And Anxiety Surrounding The Informed Consent Discussion For Neonatal Cardiac Interventions, Kristal Mancuso Hock

ETDs from 2020-2029

The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the complexities of the informed consent (IC) process in the context of neonatal cardiac interventions, with a focus on parental knowledge and anxiety during decision-making. Across three manuscripts, this work examined conceptual dimensions, feasibility, and acceptability of a new prenatal treatment (palliative care (PC) support sessions), and the effect sizes of this new treatment on parental knowledge and anxiety levels surrounding the IC discussion for neonatal cardiac palliations. The first manuscript employed dimensional analysis to conduct a concept analysis of IC in surgical care. The review of 27 publications revealed three distinct …

Strategies To Improve Team Cohesion Among Hybrid And Remote Teams To Improve Customer Satisfaction, Leslie Collins

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A lack of team cohesion among hybrid and remote teams can negatively affect customer satisfaction. Customer service leaders require effective strategies to improve team cohesion in increasingly flexible work environments; however, limited understanding exists regarding the strategies these leaders use to foster cohesion in hybrid and remote work settings. Grounded in the composite conceptual framework of theories of group development and customer focus, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective strategies that some leaders in the South Central region of the U.S. customer service organizations use to improve team cohesion among hybrid and remote …

Staff Education For The Management Of Chronic Pain In Patients With Mental Health Disorders, Jude Osagie Ukpebor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was a practice-focused quality improvement staff education initiative designed to address a gap in nurses’ knowledge related to chronic pain management in patients with mental health disorders. Chronic pain frequently coexists with psychiatric conditions, yet nurses often lack formal education on biopsychosocial, trauma-informed, and non-pharmacologic pain management approaches, contributing to fragmented and inequitable care. Addressing this gap is essential to improving patient outcomes and advancing evidence-based nursing practice. The practice-focused question asked whether implementing a targeted nurse education program would improve nurses’ knowledge related to chronic pain management in patients with mental health disorders. …

The Multidimensional Online Civic Engagement For Youth (Moce-Y) Scale: Development And Validation, Yue Ni, G. John Geldhof, Kelly D. Chandler, Richard A. Settersten Jr

Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Online civic engagement among young people may represent a form of positive youthdevelopment in digital spaces. However, its impacts on youth’s well-being remain unclear,partly due to a lack of validated measures that capture the unique features of the internetand incorporate youth voices. To address this gap, we developed and validated a scale ofmultidimensional online civic engagement for youth aged 15 to 25 years (MOCE-Y) using anexploratory sequential mixed-methods approach. Qualitative interviews with 12 youth sup-ported the multidimensional structure derived from literature, from which we developed aninitial 40-item scale. Exploratory (N ¼ 159) and confirmatory (N ¼ 244) factor analyses withtwo …

Mental Health Professional Shortages In Washington State, Lanh Tran

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The social change portfolio aims to highlight the persistent shortage of mental health professionals in Washington State, the reasons behind this crisis, and to find sustainable solutions to reduce burnout.

Significant Findings

Washington State is experiencing a shortage of mental health professionals in the urban and rural areas. The most significant contributing factor is professionals' feeling burnt out. This happened before the pandemic, but it escalated significantly afterwards. Burnout is physical and emotional exhaustion coupled with self-doubt because of a psychological response for people in roles of caring and supporting others. In Washington State, there is 1 mental …

What's New With Journal Subscriptions And Open Access Fee Waivers (2026), Rebecca Bealer Mlis, Lsu Health Libraries

Library Instruction

2026 brings a few changes to journals and fee waivers offered by the Library. We will cover journals added and cancelled, as well as continuing and new open access and fee waiver agreements. Recorded session from the information session that took place on January 28, 2026.

Strategies Some Business Leaders Use To Implement Technological Innovation For Increasing Performance, Judy Muiruri

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Incorporating technological innovation is essential for maintaining organizational performance. Company executives in software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprises who do not incorporate technological innovation risk reduced organizational performance and profitability. Grounded in Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations (DOI), the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore strategies employed by business leaders to effectively implement technological innovation and, in turn, increase organizational performance. . The participants consisted of fifteen business leaders who successfully incorporated technological innovation designed to improve organizational performance and profitability. The data collection process incorporated both semi structured interviews combined with a review of publicly available documents about …