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Changing Expectations In Higher Education Post-Pandemic, Gregory R. Mackinnon, Tyler Maclean, Mohamad El Maouch, William Yuan, Zhao Kaibin, Bi Dandan, Marwa Saab

Journal of Global Education and Research

A sample of higher education students in Canada and China was surveyed and interviewed to ascertain any changes in their educational expectations given their experiences with emergency remote teaching during the pandemic. In addition, the instructors of these students were interviewed to corroborate student feedback. The research suggested that students in Canada and China expressed expectations of increased flexibility and improved pedagogy. Whereas Canadian students were overtly demanding of the instructor and the educational system, Chinese students were comparatively subtle in their expectation that the post-pandemic level of support be maintained. The primary concern of the Chinese cohort was a …

Advancing Blended Education: Caribbean Lecturers’ Reflective Narratives Of Caution, Creativity, And Change, Mia A. Jules, Donna-Maria B. Maynard, Grace A. Fayombo, Jason E. Marshall, Tanya Newton, Kamilah Hutson, Amanda Kellman, Cherise Bynoe, Mikaila Collymore, Jo-Ann Prosper-Chase, Laura Lee Foster, Adicia Clarke

Journal of Global Education and Research

Blended teaching requires lecturers to constantly self-reflect on their pedagogical practice to enhance student learning. However, there is yet to be a significant corpus of literature that highlights the cognitive resources that lecturers in higher education should possess to effectively use blended learning strategies. It is important to understand the intellectual resources required for blended pedagogy so that such capabilities can be fostered during faculty-training programs; ultimately resulting in innovative strategies to ensure quality learning outcomes and the advancement of university-level blended teaching mandates. This qualitative case study explored how twelve Caribbean lecturers experienced and navigated the teaching process in …

Unlocking Affixes In The Esl Community College Classroom: The Language Of Law, Science, And Technology, Patricia George-Hunter Edd

Journal of English Learner Education

Since vocabulary plays a significant role in second language acquisition, expansive vocabulary targets should be set and pursued. This paper explores the results of introducing affixes to develop vocabulary and increase motivation for beginner to intermediate-level English language learners (ELLs) pursuing academic disciplines in law, science, and technology at a New York City community college. Participants included 23 ELLs with diverse linguistic, educational, and sociocultural backgrounds enrolled in an online synchronous Integrative Language Seminar (ILS) designed to develop all areas of English language proficiency. Pre‑, post‑, delayed tests, questionnaires, and post‑intervention interviews were conducted and analyzed to establish the language …

Toward Cross-Cultural Assessment Of Career Anxiety: Psychometric Validation Of The Career Anxiety Scale In Indonesia, Arifah Wulandari, Raudha Nur Hidayah Al Jannah, Gracianus Edwin Tue P. Lejap, Elwas Berdha Krismona, Santy Andrianie, Anisah Muflihatul Latifah, Merikan Aren

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Career anxiety has become an important psychological concern among university students amid rapid technological transformation, labor market uncertainty, and increasingly complex school-to-work transitions. However, evidence regarding the factor structure of the Career Anxiety Scale (CAS) in the Indonesian context remains limited. This study aimed to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Indonesian Version of the Career Anxiety Scale (CAS-IV). A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 287 Indonesian university students aged 18–25 years. The instrument was translated in accordance with International Test Commission guidelines and evaluated using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), inter-factor correlations, and …

Process Fairness As A Mediator Of The Relationship Between Reward Communication And Organisational Attachment, Azman Ismail, Ummu Ajirah Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Ajib Abd Razak, Nik Hasfizul Hassan

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: The study examines the mediating role of process fairness in the relationship between reward communication and organisational attachment.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Cross-sectional data were collected from 437 employees at Malaysian public tertiary education institutions using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS to examine both the measurement and the structural equation models.

Research Findings: Process fairness is a crucial mediating variable between reward communication and organisational attachment.

Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study extends Leventhal’s (1976) Self-Interest Model and Shapiro’s (1993) Model of Procedural Justice by examining the role of process fairness as a mediating variable between reward communication and organisational …

Creating A Climate Of Safety: Preparing Nursing Students For Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use, Shanti Srinivas, Jennifer L. Stewart

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Safety is the foundation of high-quality, effective, and efficient health care, requiring intentional dedication from organizations, leaders, educators, providers, and patients alike. The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into health care settings is outpacing the development of structured safety education designed for its use. As AI tools become increasingly embedded in diagnosis, documentation, and clinical decision-making, a climate of safety must extend to encompass the unique risks these technologies introduce, including algorithmic biases, data privacy vulnerabilities, and the possible erosion of clinical judgment through overreliance on machine-generated outputs.

Equally essential is the promotion of workplace wellbeing, which recognizes that …

Building A Culture Of Safety Through Faculty Mentorship: The Peer Pairing Framework For Clinical Nurse Educators, Clare A. Chambers

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Clinical nurse educators often transition from bedside practice to clinical education in high-risk settings without structured support. Limited or absent mentorship during this transition may affect educator confidence, student learning outcomes, patient outcomes, and the ability to sustain a culture of safety. Although mentorship is widely recommended in nursing education, implementation strategies remain limited. The Peer Pairing Framework was developed as a staged mentorship approach to support clinical nurse educators and inform a comprehensive mentorship model.

Methods

The Peer Pairing Framework was informed by a voluntary onboarding survey of 914 clinical faculty, of whom 73.52% expressed interest in having …

Development And Implementation Of A Scholarly Curriculum For Internal Medicine Residents And Subspecialty Fellows, Yuri Matusov, Hawas Kaderi, Liza Raffi, Louie Cao, Jacqueline Lee, Mariko Ishimori, Odelia Cooper

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. To create and assess the efficacy of a standardized curriculum for trainees in the core competency of critical appraisal of medical literature.

Methods. We implemented a 10-hour scholarly lecture curriculum, in 1-hour blocks, over 1 academic year for postgraduate trainees in internal medicine (IM) and IM subspecialties at a single major academic medical center. The aims of the curriculum were to increase trainee comfort with clinical research methodology, to place this methodology in the context of historical and current ethical challenges, to provide trainees with guidance on how to conduct clinical research at the institutional level, and to provide …

Asteroid Hyalosis Mimicking Vitreous Hemorrhage On Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Following Blunt Ocular Trauma: A Case Report, Obiaara Ukah, Jared Marx

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Ocular complaints account for approximately 1.5% of emergency department (ED) visits, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable tool for evaluating posterior chamber pathology, including vitreous hemorrhage (VH), retinal detachment, and vitreous detachment. However, benign conditions may mimic these pathologies and create diagnostic uncertainty. We describe a case of asteroid hyalosis (AH), a benign vitreous condition that was initially mistaken for vitreous hemorrhage on ocular POCUS following blunt ocular trauma. This case highlights an uncommon sonographic mimic of VH and contributes to the emergency medicine literature by emphasizing ultrasound features that may help distinguish AH from true posterior chamber …

Kaposi Sarcoma And Hhv-8-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease: A Case Report, Kari Shad, Avry Logeman, Trevor C. Van Schooneveld, Emily Dyer

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by generalized lymphadenopathy, systemic inflammatory symptoms, and distinctive histopathologic findings. HHV-8-associated MCD is typically observed in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or other states of profound immunosuppression. In contrast, HHV-8-associated disease in immunocompetent individuals is uncommon and associated with higher mortality rates.

Case. This is a case of a patient who presented with progressive fatigue, weakness, anorexia, and a chronic cough for four months following a trip to Mexico. Initial workup revealed anemia and thrombocytopenia, negative HIV status, and prominent bilateral axillary and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, which was …

Emergent Endovascular Therapy For Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Complicated By Extensive Central Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report, Austin Johnson, Andrew Mezher, Ehab Saad Aldin, Lei Yu

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by obstruction of venous return through the SVC, most commonly due to malignancy. Although endovascular therapy (ET) has emerged as an effective treatment for rapid symptom relief, malignant SVC syndrome complicated by extensive central venous thrombosis and respiratory failure remains a high-acuity presentation requiring urgent intervention. This case highlights the role of emergent ET as a life-saving bridge to definitive oncologic treatment in critically ill patients.

Case. A 58-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung presented with acute respiratory failure, facial and upper extremity swelling, and …

Battle Of The Bots: Comparison Of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots In A Literature Review Of Randomized Controlled Trials In Urology, Linda M. Huynh, Madeline Helm, Nick Staab, Anthony Fadel, Jordan Walsh, John Glassman, Christopher M. Deibert

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Use of language-learning model-based artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in literature reviews has not been explored. The present study seeks to evaluate and compare the quality of reference lists and scientific discussion provided by ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) (4o vs. 4) and Google Gemini.

Methods. ChatGPT (4o-mini, paid vs. 4o, free) and Google Gemini were given prompts to identify, discuss results of, and provide related references to nine specific randomized controlled trials in urologic practice. Reference lists and associated discussion were graded using modified DISCERN criteria. Hallucination rates for unverifiable references were calculated; GPT-2 Output Detector and Sapling AI …

Learning By Peer Teaching Basic Life Support: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study In Medical Students, Tushar Kumar, Dewesh Kumar, Vandana Sharma, Shio Priye

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital emergency procedure performed in case of cardiac arrest or respiratory insufficiency. However, this basic yet important skill is lacking in many undergraduate students. We aim to evaluate the impact of a teaching-learning method, “learning by teaching,” among medical undergraduate students for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Methods. A total of 49 undergraduate medical students in the 3rd-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) were divided into 2 groups in a 1:1 ratio, namely, the teaching group (Group T) and the non-teaching group (Group NT). The intervention was done after the hands-on workshop on Life …

Iatrogenic Popliteus Tendon Injury During Total Knee Arthroplasty, Saswat Samant, Bibhudutta Sahoo, Saurav Narayan Nanda, Suman Mishra, Satya Ranjan Patra, Himanshu Mishra

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. The popliteus tendon (PT) plays a role in knee unlocking and posterolateral stability, yet the clinical impact of its iatrogenic injury during total knee replacement (TKR) remains poorly defined. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of patients with documented intraoperative PT injury during posterior-stabilised TKR.

Methods. A retrospective review was conducted on 111 varus knees undergoing posterior-stabilised TKR. Among these, seven cases (6.3%) of intraoperative PT injury were identified. The cohort had a mean age of 71 years and an average preoperative varus deformity of 14°. PT repair was performed in two of the seven injured cases.

Results. …

Effectiveness Of A Reflective Dialogue Groups Strategy In Improving Assessment For Learning (Afl) Competency Of Pre-Service Teachers, Dr. Sayed S. Salman

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the reflective dialogue groups strategy on Assessment for learning (AfL) competency of 8 pre-service teachers enrolled in a teaching practicum course in Bahrain Teachers College. The study made use of a two-cycles action research method to collect qualitative data using artifact analysis through holistic rubrics, as well as quantitative data through surveys and observations checklists for triangulation and research rigor. From Cycle 1 of the study, results showed that the use of the strategy improved AfL competency partially in terms of qualitative data and moderately to highly in terms …

Development Of Multilevel Teaching Method To Improve Students' Understanding Of Mathematics And Natural Sciences, Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Patty, Sri Astuti Iriyani, Lara Aulia Putri, Titik Ceriyani Miswaty, Harun Harun

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Mathematics and Natural Sciences education struggles to address diverse levels of understanding in heterogeneous classrooms. Conventional methods rarely accommodate differences in prior knowledge and learning pace, so an instructional management model combining differentiated instruction and systematic classroom management is needed.

Objectives: This study aims to develop and evaluate the Multilevel Teaching (MLT) method for improving Food Technology students’ understanding of calculation materials in Mathematics and Natural Sciences courses at Universitas Bumigora.

Methods: This Research and Development (R&D) study involved preliminary surveys, lecturer interviews, model design, expert validation, classroom implementation, and data analysis with Food Technology students at Universitas Bumigora. …

Unlocking Efl Teachers’ Knowledge Of English Learning Outcomes In Merdeka Curriculum: A Mixed Method Study, Tri Wintolo Apoko, Joseph Agbuya Villarama

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: The implementation of the Merdeka curriculum emphasizes outcome-based English language learning in Indonesian upper secondary schools. However, limited research has specifically examined EFL teachers’ knowledge of English learning outcomes and their assessment practices in achieving curriculum objectives.

Objectives: The study aimed to explore (1) how EFL teachers understand English learning outcomes and (2) how they assess students’ success in achieving them.

Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 23 EFL teachers from public and private upper secondary schools in Eastern Jakarta, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using descriptive …

The Relationship Between Digital Literacy And Computational Thinking Among Junior High School Students: The Mediating Role Of Learning Motivation, Deitawati Dalughu, Disman Disman, Susanti Kurniawati, Leni Permana

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Computational thinking (CT) is increasingly regarded as a general problem-solving competence, and earlier studies have linked it to digital literacy (DL). However, less is known about why the two are related, particularly among junior high school students.

Objectives: Drawing on constructivism and self-determination theory, this study examined whether learning motivation (LM) mediates the association between DL and self-reported CT.

Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional explanatory survey design. Participants were 125 students in grades VII–IX from two public junior high schools in Bitung City, Indonesia, selected through proportional quota sampling per school. Data were collected through an online questionnaire …

K-Means Clustering For Learner Profiling In Large-Scale Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (Sppg) E-Learning: A Transformative Learning Perspective, Puji Agus, Riyanto Riyanto, Ahmad Zaky

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Large-scale professional e-learning programmes generate assessment data that can reveal variation in competency development and performance, but aggregate results may obscure heterogeneous learning needs.

Objectives: This study identifies exploratory learner profiles in a large-scale financial-reporting e-learning programme for Indonesia’s Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) to inform differentiated learning-support recommendations.

Methods: The study analysed 20,192 participant records using six standardized features. K-Means, Ward hierarchical clustering, and Louvain community detection were benchmarked on a common sample of 3,000 observations. K-Means solutions with two to ten clusters were then evaluated using internal validity indices, initialization stability, and sensitivity analyses, and the profiles …

A Systematic Review Of Inquiry-Based, Ethno-Stem, And Contextual Science Learning In Improving Literacy Numeracy Among Senior High School Students (2022–2025), Doni Firmansyah, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: The low level of numeracy literacy skills indicates that students still face difficulties in understanding and applying numerical concepts within real-world contexts. Although inquiry-based learning and ethno-STEM have been widely recognized as approaches that support contextual and meaningful science learning, the extent to which their integration contributes to improving students’ numeracy literacy remains insufficiently synthesized.

Objectives: This study aims to analyze research trends, examine the implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based science learning integrated with ethno-STEM in supporting students’ numeracy literacy skills.

Methods: The study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using the PRISMA approach, which involved four …

Artificial Intelligence In Science Education: Toward An Evidence-Informed Framework For Inclusive Teaching, Learning, And Assessment, Jamil Suprihatiningrum

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into science education, offering opportunities to support instruction, learning, and assessment. However, evidence of AI’s instructional benefits does not necessarily demonstrate its effectiveness in addressing barriers to inclusive participation in scientific learning.

Objectives: This study critically synthesizes evidence on AI applications in science education, examines the extent to which existing research supports claims of inclusive educational practice and outcomes, and develops an evidence-informed conceptual framework for evaluating AI-supported inclusion.

Methods: A critical, evidence-informed conceptual synthesis was conducted using selected empirical and conceptual literature on AI-supported science education, inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and responsible AI. …

Padlet-Supported Parikan Writing In A Grade 4 Classroom: A Qualitative Study On Joyful Learning And Student Critical Thinking, Endang Sri Maruti, Muhammad Hanif, Durarin Nuha Achfama, Chelsa Bunga Nagita, Selfia Selfia

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: This study explores the utilization of Padlet as a digital collaborative platform for creating parikan, a traditional Javanese poetic form, inspired by local wisdom.

Objectives: The purpose of the research is to examines how the creation of parikan through Padlet facilitates joyful learning and provides opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking.

Methods: Employing a qualitative case study design. Data are collected through classroom observations, interviews with students and teachers, documentation of students’ parikan, and analysis of their posts and comments on Padlet. The study was conducted with 24 fourth-grade students at SD Wayut 03, Madiun, Indonesia, during …

Lms-Integrated Paper-Tep Learning Model Support In Distance Learning Transformation In Higher Education, Juharyanto Juharyanto J, Rochmawati Rochmawati R, Tomi Listiawan, Agus Purnomo, Angga Yuni Mantara Angga, Achmad Yani Ay, Dayang Rafidah Binti Syariff M. Fuad Dr, Julia Lim Jl, Neni Wahyuningtyas

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Learning management systems (LMS) in higher education often function as static content repositories without a pedagogical flow connecting content to students’ lived experiences. An instructional audit of Sipejar at Universitas Negeri Malang revealed wide pedagogical gaps in design, interactivity, and personalization.

Objectives: This study developed PAPER-TEP, a six-stage, life-based instructional flow combining microlearning, reflection, authentic projects, and adaptive assessment within Sipejar, and examined its feasibility and its association with cognitive achievement, learner experience, and behavioral engagement.

Methods: Research and development followed the ADDIE framework, involving expert validation (3 experts), a limited trial (41 students), and a nonrandomized quasi-experimental field …

Development And Validation Of An Ai-Assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing Student Worksheet, Intan Kurniawati, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Science literacy among Indonesian students remains low, indicating a need for contextual learning resources that connect scientific concepts with students’ environments. Local cultural heritage such as Batik Gringsing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) as a supporting tool, offers a promising context, yet their integration in a single student worksheet remains underexplored.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate an AI-assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing student worksheet for science learning.

Methods: The study employed a research and development (R&D) approach adapted from the 4D model, covering the Define, Design, and Develop stages. The evaluation focused on the validity and practicality of …

Dual-Path Motivation Model: Intrinsic And Extrinsic Dynamics, Abdul Khobir, Ulul Albab, Hani Hasnah Safitri, Nur Khasanah, Sopiah Sopiah

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly enters formal education, understanding how early adolescents interact with these technologies is crucial, particularly regarding how external academic demands and internal curiosity shape their learning engagement.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the motivational dynamics of early adolescents engaging with AI in formal learning environments, with particular attention to the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational pathways.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative case study approach conducted at a semi-urban junior high school in Indonesia. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with eight students (aged 14–15) and two teachers, and an analysis …

Towards The Efforts Of Research Quality Improvement In India, Prof. Mohd. Ahsan, Dr. Naushad Husain

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Education is considered the backbone of any country, and research plays an analogous role for any education system. If we intend to develop our country, we should revive our education system, and for this drive, we have to relook at and improve the academic research carried out in our higher education system in general, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in particular. Though India is excelling in the field of research in terms of quantity, the numbers are not at par with the developed countries like the US, China, Germany, the UK, Japan, etc. In the process of this quantitative …

Silence And Whispering In The L2 Pragmatics Classroom: Duoethnographic Insights From A Vietnamese Context, Duong Minh Tuan, Le Thi Diem Lan

The Qualitative Report

This article examined how silence and whispering shape participation in an L2 pragmatics course for English majors at a Vietnamese university. Using a duoethnographic approach, we, as lecturer–researchers and the sole participants in this study, engaged in written dialogic exchanges over a 12-week semester, drawing on salient classroom incidents and institutional texts as prompts. Our dialogues revisited scenes in which students were quiet or whispered in Vietnamese, and we interrogated our shifting interpretations of those moments in light of scholarship on silence, L2 pragmatics, and language policy. Four themes emerged. First, silence as calibrated participation showed how students strategically modulated …

Review Of The Book Blinders: Annals Of Vandalism At The British Library: A Necrology, By John Clute, Janet Brennan Croft

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Review of The Book Blinders: Annals of Vandalism at the British Library: A Necrology, by John Clute. The book discusses the British Library's policy of discarding dust-jackets, with examples of the sort of information lost when these important paratexts are destroyed.

Untold Mourning: The Epistemology Of Naming And Grieving The Loss Of Identities, Bao Diep, Verna Wong

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

This paper explores the epistemology of mourning through the lens of two Asian American scholars pursuing doctoral degrees at a Midwestern university. We examine how racialization in Midwestern educational institutions reflects a broader historical and cultural distancing from Vietnamese immigrants and refugees, despite a shared geopolitical past. Employing critical collaborative autoethnography as both method and remedy, we engage in a dialogic process of uncovering and understanding our collective memories and lived experiences. This approach empowers us to confront hegemonic narratives and reclaim our identities as immigrant scholars navigating predominantly white academic spaces.

Academic Performance In College Students: The Roles Of Physical Activity, Perceived Academic Control, And Bmi, Erin Vanderbunt, Jenna Woolley

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Volume 7: Issue 1, Article 3, 2026.  Background: Health behaviors and motivational factors are increasingly recognized as contributors to academic performance in college students. Physical activity (PA), perceived academic control (PAC), and body mass index (BMI) have each been linked to academic outcomes, yet their combined effects remain understudied. Purpose: To examine the relationships between PA, PAC, BMI, and academic performance in undergraduate students. Methods: A total of 299 undergraduates from a regional Midwestern university participated in this study. Students completed a survey assessing demographic variables, physical activity (via IPAQ-SF), PAC, BMI, and self-reported academic performance on a …